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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007 No. 98 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was mismanagement, corruption, and a per- In this program, people receive an called to order by the Speaker pro tem- petual dependence upon foreign aid and overnight transfer from an American pore (Ms. HIRONO). remittances. Mexico must make tough bank account to a Mexican one. The f decisions and get its economy in shape. two central banks act as middlemen, Until then, Madam Speaker, we will taking a cut of about 67 cents no mat- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO continue to face massive immigration ter what the size of the transaction. TEMPORE from the south. According to Elizabeth McQuerry of The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- While we are painfully aware of the the Federal Reserve, banks then typi- fore the House the following commu- problems illegal immigration is caus- cally charge $2.50 to $5 to transfer ing our society, consider what it is nication from the Speaker: about $350. In total, this new program doing to Mexico in the long run. The WASHINGTON, DC, cuts the costs of remittances by at June 18, 2007. massive immigration is draining many least half. In America, 200 banks are I hereby appoint the Honorable MAZIE K. villages across Mexico of their impor- now signed up for this service com- HIRONO to act as Speaker pro tempore on tant labor pool. Families are separated pared with just six that signed up when this day. while the husbands and fathers choose it was initiated in 2004. So far, the pro- NANCY PELOSI, to cross our borders to get better lives gram is just beginning, handling about Speaker of the House of Representatives. for themselves and for their families. 27,000 transactions a month. However, f Mexico is slow in reforming their eco- another point of serious concern is that nomic policies, in part perhaps because MORNING-HOUR DEBATE about 26,000 of which are Social Secu- of the influx of money from the remit- rity payments made by the American tances from the United States that en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- government to beneficiaries in Mexico. ant to the order of the House of Janu- ables them to continue their unhealthy One kink in the program was that ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- policies. most of Mexico’s poor, who are often Let me explain. The money sent in nize Members from lists submitted by the intended recipients of the funds, do the form of remittances amounted to the majority and minority leaders for not have bank accounts to pay them about $23 billion in 2006, according to morning-hour debate. The Chair will into. So to ensure that these funds can alternate recognition between the par- the Bank of Mexico, the country’s central bank. That amount is up almost still get to Mexico, they developed an- ties, with each party limited to not to other program, run by Bansefi, a Mexi- exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, sevenfold in a dozen years. As that number has grown, the fee for remit- can government bank, that allows peo- except the majority leader, the minor- ple in America to open bank accounts ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- ting money has dropped from an average of about 9.2 percent in 1999 to just for their relatives in Mexico. Their rel- ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. atives can then use these accounts to The Chair recognizes the gentleman about 3 percent this year, according to Bancomer, a Mexican bank. withdraw the money deposited through from Florida (Mr. STEARNS) for 5 min- Sending money back to Mexico has the remittance program. utes. become cheaper partly because the Madam Speaker, another question is, f amounts have become bigger. It was do the legal and illegal immigrants about $290 on average 8 years ago, and themselves have accounts to send REGRETTABLE REMITTANCES now is up to over $350. More impor- money from? Statistics indicate as Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, the tantly, according to the Bank of Mex- many as 70 percent do, according to a immigration problem has been a topic ico, over 90 percent of remittances are recent report by the Bank of Mexico. of contentious debate for years now, now sent by electronic wire transfer This is largely because hundreds of with few results. The influx, both legal compared with only 50 percent in 1995. American banks, eager for deposits, and illegal, of immigrants from Mexico In rural poor communities in Mexico, will happily open accounts for people to North America numbers at a min- even the 3 percent transaction fee is a carrying only a Mexican consular iden- imum about 500,000 people a year. It is huge chunk cut out of a remittance tity card, rather than requiring official clear that the majority of these immi- check. That is why the Bank of Mexico United States Government identifica- grants are coming to our country for and America’s Federal Reserve are run- tion. This allows people without offi- the better wages to provide for their ning a program called Directo a Mex- cially sanctioned rights to be in this families. And this is the heart of the ico, or FedACH International Mexico country to send money out of it. As a problem. The Mexican economy is con- Service, to cut the cost further for result, the Mexican bank has seen tinually stunted in its growth by fiscal these folks. rapid growth, with 3.4 million accounts

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:46 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.000 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 now open, compared to just 850,000 in declares the House in recess until 2 Mr. MORAN, Kansas the year 2001. p.m. today. If this trend continues, Madam Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 38 f Speaker, it will enable the Mexican minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- government to continue to operate as cess until 2 p.m. IT’S STILL A BAD DEAL it is today. Their economy will con- f (Mr. POE asked and was given per- tinue to stagnate, immigration will mission to address the House for 1 continue to bleed across our border, b 1400 minute.) and the Mexican people will be caught AFTER RECESS Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, the ‘‘Grand in a downward spiral for generations to come. The recess having expired, the House Bargain’’ is what people are calling the Obviously another part of any immi- was called to order by the Speaker pro new inclusive, comprehensive give- gration reform is making sure that tempore (Mr. CARDOZA) at 2 p.m. America-away immigration bill. Since it got nowhere in the Senate last week, U.S. banks only open accounts for per- f sons who have legally sanctioned Senators have returned to the back rights to be in this country and not il- PRAYER room and behind closed doors to come legal aliens. The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. up with a ‘‘Greater Grand Bargain’’ f Coughlin, offered the following prayer: than before. In other words, throw in Great Creator and Ruler of the uni- something for the left, more family re- HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL verse, every creature of Yours quickens unification for illegals, and something KEVIN J. SULLIVAN to a new day. Each in proper order for the right, more border security The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- gives You glory simply by its being. promises, and this all done in an effort ant to the order of the House of Janu- Every plant, animal and element lives to get a deal, any deal, passed quickly. ary 4, 2007, the gentleman from Utah according to its own unique pattern of Of course, the underlying principle of (Mr. BISHOP) is recognized during life as beautiful, irregular or routine as this deal is if you are here illegally, morning-hour debate for 5 minutes. that may be. you’re going to get to stay. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- Only we, as Your people, with minds Now, smart people on the left and the er, it is with great pleasure that I and hearts can spontaneously and con- right say this is not amnesty. Of course stand to honor Lieutenant General sciously give You praise and thanks. they say it’s not amnesty because Kevin J. Sullivan upon his promotion Outside our moments of prayer, we these smart people know Americans to Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for are overwhelmingly opposed to am- Installations and Logistics. become focused on primal responsibilities. In doing so, Lord, we continue to nesty. So they call it a reform. Kevin Sullivan was born in Bridge- Mr. Speaker, if 12 to 20 million people port, Connecticut, and grew up in an give You glory by simply performing our work with dedication and whole- are on our land illegally, and shall I Air Force family. He married the speak politically incorrect and call it former June Young, also from Con- hearted effort, by following Your holy trespassing, and if they pay some kick- necticut. He is an alumnus of the Uni- inspiration and by keeping Your com- back fees to Uncle Sam but get to stay versity of Connecticut, and he and mands. Empower us with Your spirit, on our land, it’s still amnesty. June are Husky fans through and that we may fulfill Your law today, al- So let’s be honest. The new ‘‘Greater through. ways trusting in Your promises. General Sullivan entered the Air To Your holy name be all honor and Grand Bargain’’ is a bargain for Force and was commissioned through praise, forever and ever. Amen. illegals, but a costly, bad deal for Americans. the Air Force ROTC program upon f graduation. His first assignment took And that’s just the way it is. him in 1975 to England Air Force Base, THE JOURNAL Louisiana, as a weapons loading offi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f cer. He has since had assignments in Chair has examined the Journal of the the Philippines, North Dakota, Ne- last day’s proceedings and announces RECOGNIZING ADMIRAL EDMUND braska, here in Washington, Alabama, to the House his approval thereof. GIAMBASTIANI Germany, Utah, Ohio, Florida, and Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina most recently a return engagement to nal stands approved. asked and was given permission to ad- Hill Air Force Base as Commander of f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the Ogden Air Logistics Center. vise and extend his remarks.) General Sullivan is the longest serv- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. ing commander in the history of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Speaker, in the coming months, the Ogden ALC and he has led with superb gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) come United States Navy will lose one of its application of financial, human and forward and lead the House in the greatest leaders. ADM Edmund P. material resources during his tenure. Pledge of Allegiance. Giambastiani, Jr., will retire as vice Despite living the itinerant life that chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in is part and parcel of the Air Force, and Mr. POE led the Pledge of Allegiance August of this year. Admiral despite his affection and affinity to his as follows: Giambastiani has held this post since alma mater, we consider Kevin and I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the August 2005. June to be true Utahns, and we look United States of America, and to the Repub- A native of Canastota, New York, Ad- forward to their future visits, official lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. and not-so-official. miral Giambastiani graduated from the General Sullivan, please accept my f U.S. Naval Academy with leadership distinction in 1970. Admiral heartfelt thanks for your outstanding APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO leadership and stewardship at Hill Air Giambastiani and his wife, Cindy, have DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMO- two children, Pete and Cathy. Force Base during the past 4 years and RIAL COMMISSION my very best wishes upon your impor- We are grateful to work closely with tant new assignment. You exemplify The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Pete, who serves as military legislative the tradition of ‘‘Integrity first, Serv- ant to 16 U.S.C. 431 note, and the order assistant to Congressman JEFF MILLER ice before self, and Excellence in all we of the House of January 4, 2007, the of Florida. Pete, an academy graduate do’’ that is the hallmark of the United Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- and lieutenant in the Navy, followed States Air Force. pointment of the following Members of proudly in his father’s footsteps. the House to the Dwight D. Eisenhower I appreciate Admiral Giambastiani, f Memorial Commission: his family, and their service to the peo- RECESS Mr. MOORE, Kansas ple of the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. BOSWELL, Iowa In conclusion, God bless our troops, ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. THORNBERRY, Texas and we will never forget September 11.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:46 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.008 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6583 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER (2) recognizes the important role Memphis, company had its first top 10 hit in 1961 PRO TEMPORE Tennessee played in immortalizing soul with ‘‘Gee Whiz’’ by Carla Thomas. music; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- During the next few years, Stax devel- (3) recognizes the continuing contributions oped a branch of music which was to ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair and influence of soul music to America’s will postpone further proceedings music history and cultural life. have worldwide repercussions. With its house rhythm section, better known as today on motions to suspend the rules The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Booker T. and the MGs, its tight horn on which a recorded vote or the yeas ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- section, which later became the Mem- and nays are ordered, or on which the izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- phis Horns, and its gospel-rooted re- vote is objected to under clause 6 of tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each cording artists such as Otis Redding rule XX. will control 20 minutes. and Sam and Dave, Stax virtually cre- Record votes on postponed questions The Chair recognizes the gentleman will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. ated contemporary soul music. from Arizona. The death of Otis Redding in 1967 sig- f GENERAL LEAVE naled the end of the first Stax era, but Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I ask it was soon to be revitalized with a suc- RECOGNIZING STAX RECORDS FOR unanimous consent that all Members cessful new breed of Stax artists, in- ENRICHING THE NATION’S CUL- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- cluding Isaac Hayes. In his own way, TURAL LIFE WITH ‘‘50 YEARS OF tend their remarks and include extra- Hayes developed a unique blend, part SOUL’’ neous material on the resolution under jazz, part soul, part easy listening. He Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I move consideration. talked on his records in a mellow, ban- to suspend the rules and agree to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tering manner, and he used an orches- resolution (H. Res. 154) recognizing objection to the request of the gen- tra in many ways to provide instru- Stax Records for enriching the Na- tleman from Arizona? mental cushioning. In many ways, There was no objection. tion’s Cultural life with ‘‘50 years of Hayes was a founding father of the Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield soul,’’ as amended. sweet soul of the 1970s. myself such time as I may consume. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Stax’s roster ran the gamut of black Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize tion. popular music. Albert King displayed the influence of soul music on this Na- The text of the resolution is as fol- his great personality, playing his gui- tion and the contributions of the city lows: tar with a bluesy sense of urgency. The of Memphis, Tennessee, and Stax Staple Singers were at their artistic H. RES. 154 Records for enriching the Nation’s cul- peak when they recorded for Stax dur- Whereas the origins of southern soul may tural life with 50 years of soul. ing the late 1960s and early 1970s, turn- be traced back to Memphis, Tennessee; Soul music became a new genre of Whereas soul music integrates elements of ing out records that blended a utopian gospel music and rhythm and blues; American music in the 1950s and incor- social vision with rhythmic excite- Whereas soul music became a new genre of porates various types of music includ- ment. The music behind these singers American music in the 1950’s with Stax ing gospel and rhythm and blues. The was more varied than in early days, Records paving the way for soul recordings; origins of Southern soul music can be and some of it was recorded outside Whereas Stax Records of Memphis, Ten- traced back to Memphis, Tennessee, Memphis, but the spirit of Stax was nessee is an icon of the American recording the home of Stax Records. burning as brightly as ever. industry; Stax Records produced some of the The thing that made Stax go was Whereas Stax Records produced some of earliest recordings of soul music leg- the earliest recordings by such soul music teamwork; and when artists visited the legends as Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, the ends including Isaac Hayes, Otis Red- studio, they could feel it. The halls Staple Singers, Wilson Pickett, Luther ding, and B.B. King. Over time, other were always full of people who seemed Ingram, Albert King, the Bar-Kays, Booker important recordings were produced at to be working furiously, dropping in on T. and the M.G.’s, Johnnie Taylor, The Mar- their studios, including works from the friends in their offices, or heading Keys, Sam & Dave, B.B. King, Rufus and Reverend Jesse Jackson, Bill Cosby down to Studio A to check on the Carla Thomas, and many other artists whose and Richard Pryor. progress of a mixing session. The co- work continues to exert a profound influence Throughout 2007, the Memphis Con- operation between white and black mu- on popular music today; vention and Visitors Bureau, Concord Whereas Stax Records also produced im- sicians and producers was practically portant recordings by, among others, the Music Group/Stax Records, and the unprecedented. Indeed, it was one of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Bill Cosby, and Soulsville Foundation will celebrate the secrets of the company’s across- Richard Pryor; American soul music and the 50th anni- the-board success. Whereas Memphis, Tennessee, over 5 dec- versary of the founding of Stax Records On August 20, 1972, the Stax label ades as the epicenter of all genres of soul with an event titled ‘‘50 Years of Soul.’’ reached a pinnacle of success by rep- music, earned the moniker ‘‘Soulsville, Mr. Speaker, soul music has greatly resenting a major concert, Wattstax, USA’’; contributed to the music culture in our featuring performances by Stax record- Whereas the Royal Studio for the Hi Nation and has a lasting influence on ing artists and the humor of a rising Records label served as the birthplace of trailblazing soul artists Aretha Franklin, Al current art forms, such as contem- young comedian named Richard Pryor. Green, and Maurice White of Earth, Wind, porary rhythm and blues. I would like Known as the ‘‘Black Woodstock,’’ and Fire who also added to the depth of soul to thank the city of Memphis and Stax Wattstax was hosted by Reverend Jesse Memphis produced for the international Records for their commitment to this Jackson and drew a crowd of over 10,000 music community; inspirational music, and I encourage attendees, most of them African Amer- Whereas in 2007 the Memphis Convention my colleagues to pass this resolution. ican. Wattstax was filmed by motion and Visitors Bureau, Concord Music Group/ Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of picture director Mel Stuart, and a con- Stax Records, and the Soulsville Foundation my time. cert film of the event was released to will celebrate American soul music and the Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I 50th anniversary of the founding of Stax theaters by Columbia Pictures in Feb- Records through their ‘‘50 Years of Soul’’ yield myself such time as I may con- ruary 1973. celebration; and sume. The influence of soul music per- Whereas the influence of soul music per- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support meates nearly all of today’s modern meates some modern music art forms, in- of H. Res. 154, recognizing Stax Records music art forms and has deepened cluding Contemporary R & B, and deepens for enriching the Nation’s cultural life American music history and the Na- American music history and the Nation’s with its 50 years of soul. tion’s cultural life. Today, we recog- cultural life: Now, therefore, be it Stax Records is a name which is syn- nize the 50th anniversary of the found- Resolved, That the House of Representa- onymous with Southern soul music. tives— ing of Stax Records and its role in (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the The record label began as Satellite launching the careers of many leg- founding of Stax Records and its role in Records in Memphis, Tennessee, in endary soul music artists. launching the careers of many legendary 1959. Founded by Jim Stewart, a former For these reasons, I ask my col- soul music artists; country fiddler, and Estelle Axton, the leagues to support this resolution.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:46 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.005 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of cause of ‘‘Green Onions,’’ the world Sam & Dave, famed for ‘‘Hold On! I’m my time. rocks to a Memphis beat and Stax soul. Comin,’’ as well as ‘‘I’m a Soul Man,’’ Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield The Memphis Horns were two gentle- Gene Knight’s ‘‘Mr. Big Stuff,’’ so as much time as he may consume to men, Andrew Love and Wayne Jackson, many instrumentals by Booker T. & the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. one black and one white. That’s the the MGs; Eddie Floyd came to Mem- COHEN), the sponsor of the resolution. story that Memphis had in music, and phis to do ‘‘Knock on Wood.’’ Other Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I appre- it’s the story that Memphis and this great musicians performed there, the ciate the opportunity to speak on Stax country need to have to come together Mar-Keys and others. and 50 years of soul music that my and move forward. It is fitting this resolution be consid- hometown, Memphis, Tennessee, has b 1415 ered this month of June, which is provided this Nation. H. Res. 154 recog- Stax is an embodiment of the Amer- Black Music Month. Black Music nizes the rich history of Stax, its 50- Month recognizes the outstanding con- year celebration. ican dream, the promised land, as Dr. King would call it. I am pleased the tributions African American singers Last Saturday in Memphis, we start- have made to our Nation. ed what’s called ‘‘Seven Days of Soul,’’ House considers this bill today, and honoring 7 days of soul, and while welcome the gentleman from Arizona’s This Friday, June 22, the Memphis we’re honoring 7 days of soul starting manager’s amendment which recog- Orpheum Theatre will celebrate this last Saturday, the rest of the year is nizes the important role that Memphis occasion with a concert entitled ‘‘50 just as good in Memphis. Every day is played in immortalizing the great Years of Stax: A Concert to Benefit the good in Memphis, and every day’s real- genre of soul music at large. Stax Museum of American Soul ly good on this Earth. Now at the site of the old Stax head- Music.’’ Artists scheduled to perform Soul music is a special part of Amer- quarters and studio on historic at the event include such legendary ican music, and I wish to quote from McLemore Avenue is the Stax Museum talents as Isaac Hayes of ‘‘Shaft’’ fame, The Commercial Appeal, which did a of American Soul Music. It is the and one of the nicest human beings you special feature on Stax and soul this world’s only soul music museum. No would ever want to meet, and I have past week by Mr. Bob Negr. He quotes matter what Detroit might say, Mem- had that great fortune; Booker T. & the Peter Guralnick, great rock and roll phis has the world’s only soul music MGs, Eddie Floyd, William Bell Mavis raconteur, and he says, what soul museum, and you need to come to Staples, the Soul Children and the music is is the story of blacks and Memphis and visit the Stax Museum of Reddings will be honoring their father, whites together. It is the story of the American Soul Music. The many exhib- the late legendary Otis Redding. complicated intertwinings of dirt-poor its there include award-winning docu- I am honored this resolution recog- roots and middle-class dreams, aes- mentary film and an authentic 100- nizes their talents, as well as such leg- thetic ambitions and social strivings, year-old Mississippi Delta church that endary artists as Aretha Franklin, who the anarchic impulse and the business was home to the gospel roots of soul was born in Memphis; B.B. King; Albert ethic. music, original studio equipment, cos- King, no relation, but just as good at Guralnick, while not a Memphian, tumes, artwork and memorabilia in- putting hot licks on those guitars; the has been a great recounter of stories of tended to preserve the legacy of Amer- Memphis Horns, Wayne Jackson & An- Memphis music. He’s done a lot with ican soul music and its contributions drew Love, Sam & Dave, the Mar-Keys; Elvis, and he’s done a lot with Stax. worldwide. and even though not on Stax Records, And Memphis has got the roux that has Stax was founded in 1957, not on a Al Green and his legendary producer made music what it’s been in America. specific day with a cornerstone laid by Willie Mitchell can’t not be mentioned At Sun Records, things came to- the masons, but generally in 1957. for all they did for Memphis music. gether, and Sam Phillips put them to- That’s the way soul music was. There David Porter was a great songwriter. gether there, and Rufus Thomas, a sta- is not exactly a date for it. It’s just He’ll be there too in the Stax Days. ple of Stax, recorded at Sun Records. kind of a thing that happened. It was Stax Records was something special for That was a fusion of music, just as Jim Stewart and his sister, Estelle Memphis and the country. It lives on Stax and soul music is a fusion of Axton. Jim Stewart’s last name, Stew- through the museum, but it also lives rhythm and blues and gospel music. art starts with S-t, and Ms. Axton’s, on through now the Concord Music Steve Cropper, one of the famous Ax, together S-t-a-x. Stax Records Group, which just announced the re- Booker T. and the MGs musicians and came together with Jim Stewart and launch of Stax Records as a creative song writers, along with Duck Dunn, Estelle Axton. They put the Stax in home for present-day soul stars such as Booker T. Jones and the late Al Jack- Stax music. Angie Stone, Soulive, Lalah Hathaway son, said, the main reason Stax was so Stax Records brought forth so many and Leon Ware who will be performing singular and phenomenal was that we hits. Otis Redding, ‘‘(Sittin’ on) The as well, and they will be joined along had no idea what we were doing. Kind Dock of the Bay,’’ and I have got to with other heritage artists such as of reminds you of Congress on occa- parenthetically relate a personal story. Isaac Hayes to record on this label sion, like last week, but we had no idea I was a freshman at Vanderbilt Univer- which has returned to its prominent what we were doing. I guess you’d say sity one night when Otis Redding per- place in Memphis and hopefully a there was a kind of magic in not know- formed in the Bar-Kays. The Bar-Kays, prominent place in the charts. ing, and that made it special. a great instrumental group, ‘‘Soul Fin- As Cropper noted, everything that ger’’ was their big hit. Ben Cauley, It is a great honor and privilege that made Stax great was, at its essence, James Alexander are the surviving the House of Representatives would beautifully raw and largely untutored. members. consider this bill today. I am thankful Certainly, that kind of description Two days after they performed at to have the opportunity to sponsor this makes so many things in America so Vanderbilt, their plane crashed. Just as legislation because of the great impact great. when the Big Bopper’s plane crashed, soul music has had on my life, the lives Mr. Speaker, what made Stax so soul music would have crashed. We lost of my constituents, so many of us here great was it was a natural energy and great, great talents, Otis Redding and in Congress and so many Americans. it was a coming together of blacks and the Bar-Kays that night. Tomorrow is Juneteenth. Juneteenth whites. The House band there was Fortunately, Mr. Cauley missed the is the anniversary of the last free Booker T. and the MGs. Steve Copper plane and Mr. Alexander wasn’t on it. emancipation of slaves. The word got and Duck Dunn are Caucasian, and Al But it was a night I will remember and to east Texas that the Emancipation Jackson and Booker T. Jones are Afri- all students at Vanderbilt will remem- Proclamation had been signed in 1863. can American. And they put out the ber as well. We saw their next-to-last It wasn’t until 1865, June 19, the news music. They didn’t put out white on- concert. got to Texas and all the slaves were ions, they didn’t put out red onions. But Otis came to Memphis to do freed. It’s appropriate that in Black They didn’t put out yellow onions. ‘‘(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay,’’ the Music Month, during the celebration of They put out ‘‘Green Onions,’’ and be- Staple Singers, ‘‘Respect Yourself,’’ Juneteenth and weekend before last,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:46 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.007 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6585 Middle Passage Weekend, when we cel- So I commend Stax. I also commend tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each ebrate the people who made their pas- my colleague from Tennessee for tak- will control 20 minutes. sage, and some were so brave that rath- ing the time to honor their tremendous The Chair recognizes the gentleman er than put themselves into slavery as contributions. from Arizona. Jews at Masada in the same way gave Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I GENERAL LEAVE up their lives rather than be enslaved yield back the balance of my time. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I ask that we honor Stax Records. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield that all Members have 5 legislative It’s going to be a great night Friday back the balance of my time. days to revise and extend their re- night. We will remember our heritage The SPEAKER pro tempore. The marks and include extraneous material in Memphis. We will remember our her- question is on the motion offered by on the resolution under consideration. itage in America. And we have a new the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there future with a recording label, with GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the objection to the request of the gen- Stax Records. I urge every one to be rules and agree to the resolution, H. tleman from Arizona? soulful, to listen to soul music and ask Res. 154, as amended. There was no objection. the House of Representatives to pass H. The question was taken; and (two- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Res. 154. thirds being in the affirmative) the today to congratulate the University of Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rules were suspended and the resolu- Arizona Women’s Softball Team on reserve the balance of my time. tion, as amended, was agreed to. their eighth national championship. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield The title was amended so as to read: The Wildcats won their title June 6, such time as he may consume to the ‘‘A resolution recognizing the rich and 2007, giving them back-to-back cham- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). resounding impact 50 years of Mem- pionships over the University of Ten- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I phis-originating soul music has offered nessee Lady Volunteers. also want to thank the gentleman for to American music history.’’. The road to the championship was yielding, and I want to commend my A motion to reconsider was laid on not easy for the Wildcats. The Wildcats colleague, Representative COHEN, for the table. climbed out of the loser’s bracket turn- introducing this resolution that talks f ing the tournament to face off in the about the impact of Stax Records. Al- best of three championship series though I am not from Memphis, but CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- against the Lady Volunteers of Ten- Memphis is essentially a part of the SITY OF ARIZONA WILDCATS nessee. After losing the opener of the Delta, and I grew up in the Mississippi FOR WINNING THE 2007 NCAA DI- series, the Wildcats won the second Delta, but in the State of Arkansas. So VISION I SOFTBALL CHAMPION- game 1–0. The final game of the series Memphis was always a part of where SHIP was the most-viewed women’s college we were. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I move game on television and was played in Then, of course, Chicago was the ben- to suspend the rules and agree to the front of a sold-out audience. The game eficiary of a great migration of African resolution (H. Res. 475) congratulating was 0–0 until the fifth inning, when the Americans who migrated from Mis- the University of Arizona Wildcats for Wildcats scored five runs. Ms. Mowatt, sissippi, from Memphis, Memphis being winning the 2007 National Collegiate the pitcher, continued to pitch a no- the largest town in the area. Individ- Athletic Association Division I Soft- hitter, leading the Wildcats to their uals would oftentimes leave their rural ball Championship. second title in a row. communities and first get to Memphis. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- For those of us that are alumni and Then after they got to Memphis and tion. have the pleasure of living in the com- stayed for 2, 3 years, they would make The text of the resolution is as fol- munity where the Wildcats Women’s their way to Saint Louis, or they would lows: Softball Team has brought us great make their way to Chicago. H. RES. 475 honor and prestige, know that the ef- So we have a great affinity for the Whereas, on June 6, 2007, the University of fort and the victories are due to great City of Memphis. It’s almost like being Arizona Wildcats defeated the University of team effort. It’s about teamwork, but home. Tennessee Lady Volunteers to win the 2007 there are individuals that must be ac- But also Stax knew where to find tal- National Collegiate Athletic Association Di- knowledged, and it begins with the ent, and so they came to Chicago and vision I Women’s College World Series Soft- head coach, Coach Candrea, who has found people like the Staple Singers, ball Championship, their eighth such title taken the team to every one of their whose friends and associates took them since 1991; championship titles, in addition to out of the church and put them on a Whereas Wildcats pitcher Taryne Mowatt set a College World Series record for most leading the United States team to a stage and a platform far beyond what innings pitched, and was named the Most Gold Medal in the 2004 Olympics. they otherwise would have been able to Valuable Player of the qualifying tour- Acknowledgment has to be extended do. nament; to the pitcher, Ms. Mowatt, who threw In addition to its music, Stax was Whereas Wildcats players Kristie Fox, 1,035 pitches in eight games in 7 days, also always seriously engaged and in- Jenae Leles, and Caitlin Lowe were selected setting a new women’s college record volved in what we called, especially for the all-tournament team; for pitching 60 innings. during the 1960s and 1970s, the Civil Whereas the Wildcats, after beginning the The members of the team that were Rights Movement, relative to putting 2007 season with a losing record, completed selected to the all-tournament team the season with a 50–14–1 record; and on concerts to benefit events, activi- Whereas Wildcats coach Mike Candrea has due to their performance were the ties, raise money for marches, dem- taken the Wildcats to the College World Se- shortstop, Ms. Fox; third basewoman, onstrations. So they were more than ries 19 times in the last 20 years, winning Ms. Leles; and second basewoman, Ms. just purveyors of music. They were eight College World Series titles: Now, there- Lowe. purveyors of music, but they were also fore, be it In addition to the team and support part of the liberation movement, part Resolved, That the House of Representa- staff, I would like to recognize the end- of what those of us who grew up during tives— less support of family, friends and fans the 1960s and 1970s call ‘‘the era of (1) congratulates the University of Arizona who give to the university and support Wildcats on their victory in the National struggle.’’ Collegiate Athletic Association 2007 Division the university throughout the whole So, again, I simply want to commend I Women’s College World Series Softball season. The victory for U of A Wildcats my colleague, and, of course, one of the Championship; and Women’s Softball Team is celebrated Staple Singers, a young lady named (2) recognizes and commends the efforts of throughout my district and by Wildcat Cynthia, used to actually work in the the University of Arizona Wildcats players, alumni across the world. same organization that I worked in, coaches, and support staff in achieving their But I think their victory is more and she was a member of the Staples victory. than a championship title. It is a testa- family. The rest of the group, Pervis The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ment of the ability of women and the and Mavis and Pops, they were part of ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- need and the importance of the contin- our community. izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- ued investment in title IX. The victory

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:55 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.009 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 reminds us of that importance every the athletic director, Jim Livengood, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance time that a women’s team at a colle- head coach Mike Candrea and his staff, of my time. giate level is as successful as the Uni- all of the hardworking players, the fans Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, versity of Arizona Wildcats and other and to the University of Arizona. I am this resolution may deal with the Uni- teams. happy to join my friend and colleague, versity of Arizona Wildcats, but it ob- My congratulations to the University Representative GRIJALVA, in honoring viously honors all people, all ladies of Arizona Women’s Softball Team for this exceptional team and all of its ac- who were involved in softball athletics their great victory, for the honor that complishments and wish all involved this year. they bring the State, and for the honor continued success. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance that they bring women athletics across I ask my colleagues to support this of my time. this Nation. resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of question is on the motion offered by my time. my time. the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I don’t GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the yield myself such time as I may con- have any other speakers on the subject. rules and agree to the resolution, H. sume. And I would like to acknowledge the Res. 475. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support comments, and I’m very appreciative The question was taken; and (two- of House Resolution 475, congratu- of the comments of Mr. BISHOP. thirds being in the affirmative) the lating the University of Arizona Wom- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of rules were suspended and the resolu- en’s Softball Team for winning the 2007 my time. tion was agreed to. NCAA Division Women’s College World Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I A motion to reconsider was laid on Series Championship. would like to yield as much time as he the table. On June 6 of this year, the University may consume to the gentleman from f of Arizona Wildcats Women’s Softball Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN). EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR Team defeated a very strong and suc- Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I won’t THE PROFOUND PUBLIC SERVICE cessful University of Tennessee Lady take much time. I’ll be very brief. AND EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBU- Volunteers Team by a score of 5–0 to I just wanted to come over here and TIONS OF DONALD JEFFRY HER- win the three-game series 2–1 and cap- congratulate my colleague, Congress- BERT, FONDLY KNOWN AS ‘‘MR. ture the 2007 National Collegiate Ath- man GRIJALVA, and especially con- WIZARD’’ letic Association Division I Women’s gratulate his women’s softball team Softball Championship. from the University of Arizona. They Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I move This is Arizona’s second consecutive proved, once again, as they have done to suspend the rules and agree to the title. Much of the team’s success is due several times before, that they really resolution (H. Res. 485) expressing ap- to its coach, Mike Candrea. Over the have another great team. I think this preciation for the profound public serv- last 21 seasons, he has compiled a was probably, what, their seventh na- ice and educational contributions of record of 1,131 victories, only 228 de- tional championship or something like Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as feats and two ties; however, you have a that. ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’. tie in the softball game. He has won 18 This was the first time that my Lady The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Coach of the Year awards and is an in- Vols softball team had gone as far as tion. ductee in the National Fastpitch that team did. The University of Ten- The text of the resolution is as fol- Coaches Association Hall of Fame. nessee is my alma matter. It’s a school lows: In his career as a Wildcat coach, he of which I am very proud; and it has H. RES. 485 has taken the team to the College not only great academics, but it also Whereas many citizens of the United World Series 19 times and has won has a very rich athletic heritage and States remember Donald Jeffry Herbert as eight College World Series titles. Dur- history. We’ve been primarily known ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ and mourn his passing; ing the 2007 season, the Wildcats com- for our men’s football team and our Whereas Don Herbert was born in Waconia, piled an impressive record of 50 wins, 14 women’s basketball, several national Minnesota and graduated from the La Crosse State Teacher’s College in Wisconsin in 1940 losses and only 1 tie. championships by both of those programs. But the Lady Vols softball team where he trained to be a science teacher; b 1430 Whereas Don Herbert volunteered for the this year was one of the greatest sports U.S. Army Air Corps and served our country The junior, Taryne Mowatt, the 2007 teams in the history of the University in the Atlantic theater and earned the Dis- World Series MVP, set a record for the of Tennessee. And, in fact, our great tinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal most pitches thrown in the College pitcher, Monica Abbott, won more with three oak leaf clusters; World Series by throwing 1,000 pitches games than any pitcher in women’s Whereas Don Herbert developed the idea in a week, pitching every inning of the collegiate softball history. And prob- for science programming culminating in tournament for the Wildcats. This sea- ably no athlete in the history of the ‘‘Watch Mr. Wizard’’, a live television show son she compiled a record of 42 wins University of Tennessee has ever domi- produced from 1951 to 1964 and honored by a and 12 losses. Peabody Award in 1954; nated a sport like Monica Abbott. Whereas the National Science Foundation The University of Arizona should be So once again I want to say con- and the American Chemical Society lauded recognized as an outstanding academic gratulations to my Lady Vols, my Ten- Don Herbert and his show for promoting in- institution as well. Now in its second nessee Lady Vols softball team. But terest in science and his contributions to century of service to the State, the I’m here today to especially offer conscience education and has since been recog- University of Arizona has become one gratulations to a great women’s soft- nized by numerous awards; of the Nation’s top 20 public research ball team from the University of Ari- Whereas an additional educational pro- institutions. It is one of only 62 mem- zona. They won another national gram, ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s World’’, inspired chil- bers in the Association of American dren from 1983 to 1990 on cable television; championship, and it was a well-de- Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ continued to serve Universities, a prestigious organization served championship because they had as an ambassador for science education by that recognizes universities with ex- to fight very hard to get it, and I just authoring multiple books and programs, and ceptionally strong research and aca- wanted to come and say congratula- by traveling to schools and providing class- demic programs. With a world-class tions at this time. room demonstrations; faculty in fields as diverse as astron- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, let me Whereas educational research indicates omy, plant science, biomedical science, thank the gentleman from Tennessee that young children make decisions about business, law, music and dance, the (Mr. DUNCAN), and just indicate to him future careers at a very early age and are in- University of Arizona offers a reward- that both teams presented themselves, fluenced greatly by positive contacts with science and technology; ing educational experience to all of its not only athletically, but as fine Whereas a strong education in science and students. sportsmanship, fine athletes and fine technology is one of the building blocks of a I extend my congratulations to the universities. And I appreciate his com- productive, competitive, and healthy soci- University’s president, Robert Shelton, ments. ety;

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The experiments, many of getic science experiments attracted unprece- beaker and it would become clear. dented numbers of children to educational And today, when there is such an em- which seemed impossible at first programming, even those who were disin- phasis across this country and by this glance, were usually simple enough to terested or unmotivated in science; Congress to instill an appreciation and be recreated by viewers. The show was Whereas Mr. Wizard Science Clubs were a love for science among our students, very successful, and 547 live episodes started across the United States and had and among the children of this coun- were created before it was cancelled in more than 100,000 children enrolled in 5,000 try, Mr. Wizard stands as a great exam- 1965. It was briefly revived by NBC dur- clubs by the mid-1950s; and ple and a wonderful show that did just ing the 1971–1972 season. In 1953 Herbert Whereas Don Herbert will be remembered won a Peabody Award for his work on as a pioneer of commercial educational pro- that, stimulated interest and created appreciation among children for this program. gramming and instrumental in making In 1983, Herbert developed ‘‘Mr. Wiz- science education exciting and approachable science. for millions of children across the United Don Herbert’s television programs in- ard’s World,’’ a faster-paced version of States: Now, therefore, be it spired generations of children to be- the show that was shown three times a Resolved, That the House of Representa- come knowledgeable in science. These week on the cable channel Nickel- tives— educational television programs earned odeon. This show ran until 1990, and re- (1) expresses its appreciation for the pro- Don Herbert a Peabody Award in 1954. runs were shown until 2000, making it found public service and educational con- He also won three Thomas Edison Na- the longest-running show on Nickel- tributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert; tional Mass Media Awards and the Rob- odeon. (2) recognizes the profound impact of high- In 1994, Herbert developed another se- ert Millikan Award from the American er educational institutions that train teach- ries of 15-minute spots for Nickelodeon ers; Association of Physics Teachers. called ‘‘Teacher to Teacher with Mr. (3) encourages students to honor the herit- Don Herbert realized that an edu- Wizard.’’ The new show highlighted in- age of Don Herbert by exploring our world cation including science and tech- dividual elementary school teachers through science, technology, engineering, nology is a necessary component in and mathematics fields; and and their projects and was sponsored forming a productive and competitive by the Daschle Science Foundation. (4) tenders its condolences to the family of society. While he passed away on June Don Herbert and thanks them for their Mr. Wizard inspired legions of chil- strong familial support of him. 12, 2007, his great contributions to ad- dren across the Nation. Kids in every vancement of the education in the field The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- town joined thousands of Mr. Wizard of science will continue to have effects ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- clubs and did some of the same experi- for many, many years to come. izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- ments that were seen on television, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sometimes even without burning up tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each pass this resolution. will control 20 minutes. the house. Many of these young view- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ers went on to careers in science and The Chair recognizes the gentleman my time. from Arizona. all were at least taught the Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I practicalities of science in our daily GENERAL LEAVE yield myself such time as I may con- lives. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I ask sume. On June 12, 2007, Donald Herbert lost unanimous consent that all Members Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support his battle with cancer, slightly more have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- of House Resolution 485, expressing ap- than a month shy of his 90th birthday tend their remarks and include extra- preciation for the profound public serv- at his home in Bell Canyon, California. neous material on the resolution under ice and educational contributions of For the immeasurable contributions he consideration. Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known to made in children’s lives and to the field The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there all of us of my generation as ‘‘Mr. Wiz- of science, I would ask my colleagues objection to the request of the gen- ard.’’ to support this resolution recognizing tleman from Arizona? Donald Jeffry Herbert will be remem- his life and work. There was no objection. bered as the host of two popular chil- Mr. Speaker, I’d ask the gentleman Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise dren’s television shows about science. from Arizona if he has other speakers today to honor the life of Donald Jeffry A general science and English major at on this particular topic. I do have one Herbert and to express appreciation for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, other I’d like to yield time to. his great educational contributions. he showed interest in drama until his Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I will Donald Herbert was born in Waconia, career as an actor was interrupted by continue to reserve. Minnesota, on July 10, 1917. He grad- World War II when he enlisted in the Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I uated from La Crosse State Teachers United States Army as a private. yield the balance of my time to some- College in 1940, where he studied to be- He later joined the United States Air one who really understands what he’s come a science teacher. Before Don Corps, took pilot training and became talking about. Herbert could make an educational a B–24 bomber pilot who flew combat I enjoyed Mr. Wizard shows. They were fascinating. I still hated chem- contribution, he first served in the missions with the 15th Air Force, fly- istry, but I enjoyed Mr. Wizard. And United States Army Air Force in World ing out of a base in Italy. As the gen- with that I’d like to yield to the distin- War II. During his service to our coun- tleman from Arizona said, he distinguished gentleman and scientist from try, he earned the Distinguished Flying guished himself in combat, winning the the State of Michigan, Mr. EHLERS. Cross and the Air Medal with three oak Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank leaf clusters. Medal with the three oak leaf clusters. the gentleman for yielding. And had I Don Herbert is best known for devel- After the war, Herbert worked at a been your teacher, you never would oping an idea which became ‘‘Watch radio station in Chicago where he acted have disliked any science course. I Mr. Wizard,’’ a live television show in children’s programs such as the doc- would have been delighted to recognize which introduced many children to umentary health series ‘‘It’s Your your native ability. science. This show aired from 1951 to Life.’’ It was during that time that Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of 1964. Don Herbert, who came to be Herbert formulated the idea of Mr. Wiz- House Resolution 485, which expresses known as Mr. Wizard, also produced an- ard and a general science experiments appreciation for the profound public other children’s show from 1983 to 1990 show that utilized the new medium of service and educational contributions titled ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s World.’’ television. Herbert’s idea was accepted of Donald Jeffry Herbert, who passed Mr. Wizard was able to explain seem- by a Chicago NBC station, and the se- away on June 12, 2007. ingly difficult science to children with ries ‘‘Watch Mr. Wizard’’ premiered on Many people fondly remember Don- visually stunning experiments. Mr. March 3, 1951. That was even before I ald Herbert as Mr. Wizard, and they Wizard amazed all of us that watched was born. mourn his passing. He was born in

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Recently passed bipartisan NEED TO CONTINUE PURSUING He volunteered for the U.S. Army Air bills have focused on the need to im- EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Corps and served our country during prove science education, promote inno- FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS World War II in the Atlantic theater vation, and ensure our Nation’s com- and earned the Distinguished Flying petitiveness. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I move to Cross and the Air Medal with three oak suspend the rules and agree to the reso- This year I introduced several bills lution (H. Res. 406) celebrating the ac- leaf clusters. related to science education, including Mr. Wizard will be remembered as a complishments of title IX of the Edu- the Science Accountability Act, H.R. cation Amendments of 1972, also known pioneer of commercial educational pro- 35; the Standards to Improve Edu- gramming. He made science education as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Op- cational Achievement for Kids, better portunity in Education Act, and recog- and science exciting and approachable known as the SPEAK Act, H.R. 325; and for millions of children across the nizing the need to continue pursuing the National Science Education Tax In- the goal of educational opportunities United States. He developed the idea centive for Teachers Act, H.R. 36. for science programs on radio and tele- for women and girls. Through this resolution the House of vision, culminating in ‘‘Watch Mr. Wiz- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Representatives expresses its apprecia- ard,’’ a live television show produced tion. from 1951 to 1964. Another of his shows, tion for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald The text of the resolution is as fol- ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s World,’’ inspired chil- lows: dren from 1983 to 1990 on cable tele- Herbert. Also, we should recognize the vision. Incidentally, these were precur- major impact of higher educational in- H. RES. 406 sors to today’s Mr. Wizard equivalent, stitutions that train teachers who en- Whereas 35 years ago, on June 23, 1972, the Bill Nye, the Science Guy, who has de- courage students to honor the heritage Education Amendments of 1972 containing veloped an outstanding reputation on of Don Herbert by exploring our world title IX was signed into law by the Presi- dent; Saturday morning television for edu- through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Whereas Representatives Patsy T. Mink cating children about science. and Edith Green led the successful fight in The National Science Foundation I offer my condolences to the family Congress to pass this legislation; and the American Chemical Society of Don Herbert, and we thank them for Whereas title IX prohibits discrimination lauded Don Herbert and his show for their strong support of Mr. Wizard’s on the basis of sex in the administration of promoting interest in science and his tremendous educational efforts. He has any education program receiving Federal fi- contributions to science education. He set a path that all of us should follow, nancial assistance; has since been recognized by numerous and if we are serious about competing Whereas remarkable gains have been made awards. with other nations and keeping the to ensure equal opportunity for women and jobs on our soil rather than letting girls under the inspiration and mandate of For the duration of his life, Mr. Wiz- title IX; ard served as an ambassador for science them be outsourced, we must follow his Whereas title IX serves as the non- education. Outside of his television example and educate our children in discrimination principle in education; shows, he promoted science by offering mathematics and science so that we Whereas title IX has moved this Nation multiple books and programs and by can continue to be ranked number one closer to the fulfillment of access and oppor- traveling to schools to provide class- in the world in the areas of science and tunities for women and girls in all aspects of room demonstrations. Not surpris- mathematics. life; ingly, Mr. Wizard’s dynamic and ener- Whereas title IX has increased educational Finally, I thank the Members who opportunities for women and girls, resulting getic science experiments attracted un- cosponsored this resolution: Mr. AKIN, in improved graduation rates, increased ac- precedented numbers of children to Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. HALL, cess to professional schools and nontradi- educational programming, even those Mr. KUHL, Mr. LAMPSON, Mrs. MCCAR- tional fields of study, and improved employ- who were initially disinterested or THY, Mr. JOHN PETERSON, and Mr. ment opportunities; unmotivated in science. MARK UDALL. Also, I thank the Edu- Whereas title IX has increased opportuni- Mr. Wizard taught the magic about cation and Labor Committee staff for ties for women and girls in sports, leading to science by doing science. In fact, Mr. their work on this resolution, espe- greater access to competitive sports, and Wizard encouraged children to dupli- building strong values such as teamwork, cially Chad Miller and Rob Borden, as leadership, discipline, work ethic, self-sac- cate his experiments at home, leading well as my staff member, Rachel Post, rifice, pride in accomplishment, and strength children into independent inquiry into who has contributed invaluably to this. of character; science with simple household equip- I urge all Members to vote for this Whereas on October 29, 2002, title IX was ment. resolution to honor Don Herbert for all named the ‘‘Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Op- 1445 his work on science education and to portunity in Education Act’’ in recognition b of Representative Mink’s heroic, visionary, I might add he was a precursor to honor his memory by continuing to and tireless leadership in developing and what is happening in the classrooms support science education in the fu- winning passage of title IX; and today, because teachers have discov- ture. Whereas 35 years of progress under title IX ered the best way to teach science is to Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I is widely acknowledged, but because women let students do the science themselves. yield back the balance of my time. continue to earn less for work than men with the same educational background; sexual I also appreciate what he did in lead- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield harassment remains pervasive in schools and ing children into independent inquiry. I back the balance of my time. on college campuses; women and girls face grew up before television, and so I did The SPEAKER pro tempore. The substantial barriers in pursuing high-wage not have the opportunity to watch fields such as science, technology, engineer- question is on the motion offered by him. But I developed my interest in ing, and math; and women and girls’ sports the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. science by doing experiments at home. teams do not receive an equal share of re- GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the These were experiments that were out- sources, including fewer recruiting and rules and agree to the resolution, H. lined in Popular Science Magazine, and scholarship dollars at the college level; and Res. 485. athletic participation opportunities still lag that gave me my start in science, just The question was taken; and (two- behind those provided for men, there is still as Mr. Wizard gave many other chil- much work to be done if the promise of title dren their start in science. thirds being in the affirmative) the IX is to be fulfilled: Now, therefore, be it Certainly, Mr. Wizard’s efforts were rules were suspended and the resolution was agreed to. Resolved, That the House of Representa- very important, and are relevant to tives celebrates— legislation currently under consider- A motion to reconsider was laid on (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the ation by our Congress. Evidence indi- the table. Education Amendments of 1972, also known

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:46 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.040 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6589 as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Oppor- college athletic opportunities abound of 1972. I would like to recognize my tunity in Education Act, in increasing oppor- for young women. In the past three colleague Ms. HIRONO for introducing tunities for women and girls in all facets of decades, title IX has led to a 450 per- this resolution. The Education and education; and cent increase in the rate of female par- Labor Committee will continue to cele- (2) the magnificent accomplishments of women and girls in sports. ticipation in college sports and a more brate the 35th anniversary of this law than 900 percent increase in participa- with a hearing tomorrow on this sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion at the high school level. And the ject before the Subcommittee on High- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from recent surge in women’s professional er Education, Lifelong Learning and Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) and the gentleman sports teams could not have happened Competitiveness. from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each will con- without the dramatic increase in President Nixon signed title IX into trol 20 minutes. women playing college sports. law on June 23, 1972. The purpose of The Chair recognizes the gentle- The thousands of women athletes in title IX was to eliminate discrimina- woman from Hawaii. basketball, volleyball, soccer, and tion based on gender in the education GENERAL LEAVE other sports, where we can see them, arena. While title IX applies to all Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I ask root for them, and even play on the areas of education, it is possibly best unanimous consent that all Members team with them, have had a huge im- known for its role in sports. Thanks to may have 5 legislative days to revise pact. Young girls today take it for this law, and perhaps more signifi- and extend their remarks and include granted that they can play a sport and cantly from the growing interest in extraneous material on the resolution aspire to athletic scholarships to col- sports in this country, we have seen a under consideration. lege. My own niece started playing dramatic increase in female athletes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there volleyball in junior high, continued in This law is far from perfect. Institu- objection to the request of the gentle- high school, and is aiming for a tions continue to struggle with how to woman from Hawaii? volleyball scholarship to attend col- comply with title IX, trying to balance There was no objection. lege. Women in my generation did not the participation rates of men with Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I yield even consider this a possibility. Title those of women. We do not want insti- myself such time as I may consume. IX opened the door to higher education tutions to build up female participa- I rise in strong support of the resolu- for women in many ways, including tion at the expense of men’s teams at tion. through athletic scholarships. the schools. Thirty-five years ago, a college appli- These successes, both academic and As I stated earlier, title IX is best known for its effect on sports. How- cant could be denied admission simply athletic, are worth celebrating, as are ever, title IX does apply to all areas of because she was a woman. Title IX of the women who came before us here on education. In a time when we are con- the Education Amendments of 1972 the House floor as leaders of the title tinually talking about the need to edu- changed that. Led by the late Rep- IX movement. In 2002, after Represent- cate America’s students in the area of resentative Patsy T. Mink, who had ative Patsy T. Mink passed away, math and science, it is important that been denied admission to a medical Chairman GEORGE MILLER introduced a we also recognize the increasing num- school because of her sex, and Rep- bill that named title IX the ‘‘Patsy bers of female students pursuing ca- resentative Edith Green, Congress es- Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in reers in math and science. In 2004 the tablished a principle we often take for Education Act.’’ General Accounting Office issued a re- granted today, the prohibition of sex This picture of Patsy hangs in my of- port on the participation of women in discrimination in any federally funded fice. She was my friend and continues science. The report found that women’s educational program. to be an inspiration to me. I am proud participation in the sciences increased Title IX requires that ‘‘No person in to represent the congressional district substantially over the past 30 years. the United States shall, on the basis of that Patsy represented for so long and However, there is always more that can sex, be excluded from participation in, so well. I know that if she were here be done. As Congress looks to reform or denied the benefits of, or be sub- today, she would remind us that our jected to discrimination under any edu- current programs, we should ensure work is not done. that the programs being reformed are cational program or activity receiving There are many challenges still to be to encourage all students to enter into Federal assistance.’’ addressed. Women continue to face sub- the sciences, math, and especially his- These 35 words over the last 35 years stantial barriers, especially in high- have had a profound impact, and the tory. wage fields such as science, technology, The committee has no stated opposi- results are astounding. More women engineering, and math. Women own tion to this resolution. than ever now attend college, which less than 30 percent of all U.S. firms. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of means more women than ever go on to Women make up only a third of chief my time. advanced degrees. In 1972 only 9 per- executive officers and less than 20 per- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I would cent of law degrees were earned by cent of engineers. Sexual harassment like to thank the gentleman from Utah women. In the mid-1970s, when I at- remains pervasive in schools and on for his remarks in support of the reso- tended law school, that number had college campuses. Women’s and girls’ lution. improved. Women then had made up 15 sports teams still receive only 33 per- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 3 percent of the graduating class. Today cent of recruiting dollars and 38 per- minutes to the gentleman from Texas women earn almost half of all law de- cent of athletic operating dollars. (Mr. HINOJOSA). grees. The story is similar for medical Title IX is as necessary today as it Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise degrees and Ph.D.s. was in 1972. in strong support of H.R. 406, in cele- This new generation of highly edu- I am pleased that over 120 of my col- bration of the accomplishments of title cated women has made a substantial leagues are cosponsors on this resolu- IX, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal impact on society. Expectations have tion, including Speaker PELOSI. I urge Opportunity in Education Act. I would changed. Girls expect to grow up and all of my colleagues to join me in cele- like to thank my friend and colleague contribute to our country and the brating title IX’s successes and in rec- from Hawaii, Ms. Mazie Hirono, for world in any way they want, as doc- ognizing the work still to be done in bringing this to the House floor this tors, lawyers, CEOs, school principals, our march towards equal educational week as we commemorate the 35th an- consultants, just to name a few careers opportunities. niversary of this landmark legislation. previously underrepresented by women. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Title IX has forever changed the Title IX also literally changed the my time. landscape of opportunity for women face of athletic programs and colleges Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I and girls. Since the enactment of title throughout the country. In fact, it is yield myself such time as I may con- IX, the number of women participating through athletics that title IX’s im- sume. in intercollegiate athletics has in- pact has seeped into the public’s con- Mr. Speaker, Resolution 406 is a reso- creased fivefold. The number of female sciousness. In athletics the change lution honoring the 35th anniversary of high school athletes has grown by al- from 1972 to 2007 is astounding. Today, title IX of the Education Amendments most 900 percent. In 1972, just as title

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IX was enacted, women earned merely when I had to address the House on equality. And I thank Congresswoman HIRONO 28 percent of the bachelor’s degrees in Stax Records, I forgot a few people. for bringing this resolution to the floor and for the fields of science, technology, engi- And one of the people I forgot was a her leadership on this issue. neering, and mathematics, better women, Carla Thomas, who did ‘‘Gee By ending gender discrimination in all edu- known as the STEM fields. Whiz,’’ and her father, Rufus Thomas, cation programs, title IX has given women the chance to excel and to take their rightful place b 1500 who did ‘‘Walking the Dog.’’ In music, many of the Stax Record people were as leaders and achievers on campuses across Today, women earn 49 percent of the men, they were the Staple Singers, but the United States. No longer would young bachelor’s degrees in these fields. Carla Thomas was a great singer. And women find their educational options limited On a personal point of privilege, I am there are so many fields that have been by years of engrained discrimination. Thanks proud to say that my four daughters, opened up. to title IX, women can now prepare for their fu- who are considering STEM fields as When I looked at the statistics that ture—whether in the halls of power or cor- their professional careers, are proud to were made available to me, before title porate boardrooms—in the classrooms and on see that we remember Patsy Mink. IX only 9 percent of the graduates from the playing fields of America’s colleges and Despite these successes, we still have medical school were women. In 2004, universities. work to do to achieve the promises of there were 46 percent. In law, 7 percent Today also gives us the opportunity to full equality and freedom from dis- had J.D. degrees for women, now 49 honor our former colleague, friend, and cham- crimination that is at the heart of title percent. When you think about those pion for women’s equality—Congresswoman IX. There are still gaps in support for numbers, and that was just 35 years Patsy Mink. As a member of the Education women’s athletics, gaps in participa- ago, Mr. Speaker, it’s amazing how far Committee in 1972, Congresswoman Mink tion in various disciplines in the STEM we’ve come from the discrimination helped craft title IX, and engineer its passage. fields, and disparities in career and that existed at that time because of The day that the title IX legislation came to technical education programs. More gender and what Representative Mink the floor, Congresswoman Mink was called critically, there is still much to be and the United States Congress’ work away on a family emergency. She knew it done to ensure that our educational in- did. It shows what can be positive and would be a close vote. And she was right. stitutions are free from sexual harass- good about government. That time, the bill was defeated by only a sin- ment. There is a lot of good things that gle vote. But Patsy fought on. Through sheer It was a privilege to have served on government can do and does do, and force of will, Congresswoman Mink forced an- the Education Committee with Con- people forget that. If it weren’t for other vote, an uncommon occurrence made gresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawaii, the civil rights pioneers, there would still possible by a woman of uncommon strength. original author of title IX. I joined her be segregation. If it weren’t for the And that time, women won. Congress passed on the Committee of Education and work of the Congress in the middle title IX. For her determination, the women of Amer- also on the House floor to defend title 1960s, there would still be discrimina- ica will always owe a debt of gratitude to Con- IX and its reauthorization, and I am tion possibly in housing and public em- pleased to say we won. gresswoman Patsy Mink. ployment and other public facilities. As a mother and a grandmother, I have It is up to us to honor her legacy and And if it weren’t for Congresswoman maintain the integrity of title IX, seen firsthand the results of title IX. Some are Mink, there would be discrimination more visible, like the growing number of girls which simply states: ‘‘No person in the against women. There is much good United States shall, on the basis of sex on soccer fields and basketball courts, the that comes. Forces within society help, women of the WNBA, or the famous victory of be excluded from participation in, be but they propel people in government denied the benefits of, or be subjected Mia Hamm and Team USA in the World Cup. to act and take action that this Con- Equally important, though less tangible, is to discrimination under any education gress has seen has made America a the message that title IX sends to women and program or activity receiving Federal greater place. girls: Your education is crucial and your future financial assistance.’’ So it is my honor to stand and sup- is limitless. As the father of four daughters, I report the passage of this resolution that Young women today believe that they can affirm my commitment to title IX and celebrates the 35th anniversary of title do anything. And they can. the legacy of Patsy Mink today with IX. It tells us just how far we’ve come For our children, we must continue to sup- this vote. I urge all my colleagues to in 35 years, but how just 35 years ago port this belief by fulfilling and sustaining the support this resolution, H. Res. 406. there were these limits. And the fact promise of title IX. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I is, it was only 87 years ago that women Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise reserve the balance of my time. got the right to vote. Mr. Speaker, 87 today in strong support of H. Res. 406, cele- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 years ago women could not vote in this brating the accomplishments of title IX of the minutes to the gentleman from Ten- country, but this Congress, through a Education Amendments of 1972, also known nessee (Mr. COHEN). passage of a constitutional amend- as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Oppor- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to ment, passed eventually by Tennessee tunity in Education Act, and recognizing the thank my freshman colleague from Ha- as the perfect 36th State, gave women need to continue pursuing the goal of edu- waii for bringing this particular resolu- the right to vote in this country. So cational opportunities for women and girls. tion. It is appropriate that she honors we’ve come a long way, but we’ve got a Title IX changed the way the United States her predecessor, Congresswoman Mink, long way to go. And it is an honor to educates its women and girls. It states that, who did so much in this Hall. In pass- participate in this 35th anniversary. ‘‘No person in the United States, shall, on the ing this bill, she did some of the things I thank the gentlelady for giving me basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, that were similar to civil rights laws of the time. be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to the 1960s in a continuum, because dis- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I discrimination under any education program or crimination, whether it be race or gen- appreciate this opportunity of sharing activity receiving Federal financial assistance.’’ der or national origin or sexual ori- this time with the gentlelady from Ha- This monumental legislation has had far- entation, is wrong. waii on this particular bill that was reaching effects on the women in this country. There are barriers this country needs sponsored by the gentlelady from Cali- Title IX may be best known for its changes in to tear down and present a level play- fornia (Ms. MATSUI). athletics, but the academic world has been ing field and an opportunity for all to Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance significantly changed as well. Since 1981, enjoy the benefits of America. It is of my time. women have received more bachelor’s de- what Dr. King did talk about when he Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, before I grees than men, and since 1986, women have looked forward to getting to the Prom- yield back the balance of my time, I received more master’s degrees than men. ised Land. That’s part of what the would just like to clarify that I am the None of this would have been possible without Promised Land was, is, and will be. original sponsor of this measure. the hard work of Patsy Mink and Edith Green. And so I thank the gentlelady for Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, today I join with Generations of women have and will benefit bringing the resolution. my colleagues to celebrate the 35th anniver- from the work of these women. I am going to take an opportunity sary of title IX of the Higher Education Act, I had the honor of serving with Patsy Mink here to make a mea culpa. Earlier, which assured a woman’s right to educational for 12 years, representing the State of Hawaii

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FRANCIS TOWNSEND POST Education Act honors her work and reminds There were millions of elderly people OFFICE BUILDING us all of her dedication to equality. just like him who were barely making We should take this time to reflect on where Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ends meet. One day he had a vision of we have come from and the progress we have move to suspend the rules and pass the how to help the elderly and the coun- made. Millions of women have access to the Senate bill (S. 1352) to designate the fa- try as a whole. He wrote a letter to a education to make their dreams come true, cility of the United States Postal Serv- newspaper outlining his ‘‘old-aged pen- and that access was guaranteed 35 years ago ice located at 127 East Locust Street in sion plan for seniors.’’ This plan cre- by a woman who believed that we should all Fairbury, Illinois, as the ‘‘Dr. Francis ated a Federal pension of $200 a month be able to better our lives. Townsend Post Office Building’’. paid to every citizen 60 and older on Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The Clerk read the title of the Senate the condition that the pensioner spend in support of H. Res. 406, a resolution cele- bill. the entire sum within 30 days in order brating the accomplishments of Title IX. I The text of the Senate bill is as fol- to stimulate the economy. His efforts would like to thank Congresswoman HIRONO lows: influenced the passage of President for introducing this legislation addressing what S. 1352 Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Social Secu- is an important issue for women’s equality. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- rity Act. Title IX requires that schools and colleges resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- receiving Federal funds provide female stu- Congress assembled, league from Illinois, Senator RICHARD dents with athletic opportunities comparable to SECTION 1. DR. FRANCIS TOWNSEND POST OF- DURBIN, for introducing this legisla- those of male students. FICE BUILDING. tion, and I urge swift passage. But as critical as this is, we must all begin (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of to realize that Title IX is about more than civil United States Postal Service located at 127 my time. East Locust Street in Fairbury, Illinois, rights. Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- For many young athletes, the scholarship shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Dr. Francis Townsend Post Office Building’’. self such time as I may consume. opportunities afforded by Title IX might be the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor only way they can go to college. What is (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other one of Fairbury, Illinois’ most famous more, female athletes tend to graduate at record of the United States to the facility re- citizens, and that was Dr. Francis higher rates, perform better in school, are less ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Townsend. He was an American physi- likely to use drugs and smoke, and have a be a reference to the ‘‘Dr. Francis Townsend cian best known for creating the Town- more positive body image, more confidence, Post Office Building’’. send Old-age Revolving Pension plan and better self-esteem than non-athletes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and for spurring social movement that As a direct result of Title IX, women’s par- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- advocated for benefits for the elderly ticipation in intercollegiate sports has sky- linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman rocketed, proving that interest follows oppor- during the 1930s. from Idaho (Mr. SALI) each will control Dr. Townsend, the son of a farmer, tunity. In 1972, about 30,000 women played 20 minutes. grew up in Fairbury, Illinois, and at- college sports. Today, that number has in- The Chair recognizes the gentleman tended Omaha Medical College in 1917. creased by more than 450 percent. Similarly, from Illinois. Shortly after becoming a physician, he in 1972, about 200,000 girls participated in GENERAL LEAVE served in the Army Medical Corps dur- high school athletics. Today, that number has Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ing World War I. After leaving the increased by more than 900 percent. It would be wrong of me to speak about ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Army, he began a medical practice in Title IX without taking time to honor my dear bers may have 5 legislative days in Long Beach, California. When this was friend and beloved colleague, Patsy Mink. In which to revise and extend their re- not successful, he obtained employ- 1972, Patsy helped to enact Title IX and in marks. ment as the assistant city health direc- honor of her valiant work, Congress renamed The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tor. Sadly, due to the Great Depres- Title IX the ‘‘Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Op- objection to the request of the gen- sion, he lost that job and was forced portunity in Education Act.’’ She struggled for tleman from Illinois? into retirement. 30 years to protect educational equity for men There was no objection. In 1933, Dr. Townsend witnessed and women, and if she were with us today, I Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I something extremely heartbreaking am certain that she would be proud of our yield myself as much time as I might but not uncommon during the Great continued fight to promote equality for all consume. Depression when he saw three old la- As a member of the House Committee young women around the country. dies searching through trash cans in While we celebrate how far we have come, on Oversight and Government Reform, his back alley for food. This became a we must also recognize that we still have a I am pleased to join my colleague in watershed moment for the doctor. In way to go. Women remain underrepresented consideration of S. 1352, which names a response to what he observed, and his in school sports, with men receiving 1.3 million postal facility in Fairbury, Illinois, inner drive to help others, he decided more high school athletic opportunities and after Dr. Francis Townsend. to become involved in politics. Later $148 million more athletic scholarship money S. 1352, which was introduced by Sen- that year he created the Townsend each year. ator RICHARD DURBIN on May 10, 2007, Plan, which proposed creating a Fed- In the face of such realities, I am proud to was reported from the Oversight Com- eral pension of $200 a month for every join my colleagues to support this resolution, a mittee on June 12, 2007 by a voice vote. citizen 60 years old and older on the statement of our determination to recommit Dr. Francis Townsend was born in condition that the money would be ourselves to the causes of education, oppor- 1867 into an impoverished Illinois farm- spent within 30 days in order to stimu- tunity, and equality in our society. ing family. Shortly after he was born, late the economy. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I yield his family moved to Nebraska, where By 1934, through his leadership and back the remainder of my time. he graduated from high school and determination to help the down- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The began a varied career. He tried farming trodden, the plan generated a great question is on the motion offered by and selling in Kansas, land speculation deal of support and gave rise to the es- the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. in Los Angeles, and worked as a la- tablishment of at least 5,000 ‘‘Town- HIRONO) that the House suspend the borer in Colorado. send clubs’’ nationwide. At the height rules and agree to the resolution, H. In 1899, he enrolled in the Omaha of popularity, membership in the clubs Res. 406. Medical College, and graduated in 1903 totaled over 2 million people. The question was taken; and (two- at the age of 36. He served as an Army By 1935, an additional 25 million thirds being in the affirmative) the doctor in World War I and during the Americans signed petitions to Congress

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Gen- social crusades sparked a national rived in Galveston, Texas, with news that eral Granger’s General Order No. 3 on antipoverty movement in 1933 that the Civil War had ended and that the June 19, 1865, is recognized as the day likely contributed to the expedited enslaved were free; that all slaves in the United States passage of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s So- Whereas African Americans who had been were finally freed. cial Security Act of 1935, one of the slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, Juneteenth has become recognized as major initiatives of the New Deal. commonly known as Juneteenth Independ- a State, regional, and national event Dr. Townsend was a steadfast leader ence Day, as the anniversary of their emancipation; that honors the freeing of slaves in the and original thinker. His efforts to United States. As Americans, we must fight poverty during our Nation’s worst Whereas African Americans from the Southwest continue the tradition of never forget how precious freedom is. economic crisis and his exemplary Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration Juneteenth is the day that all Ameri- civic activism are an example for us and encouragement for future generations; cans of all races, creeds and ethnic all. Whereas for more than 135 years, backgrounds can celebrate freedom and Naming the Fairbury, Illinois, post Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations the end of slavery in the United States. office after one of its most famous citi- have been held to honor African American Its historical significance should be re- freedom while encouraging self-development zens during the sesquicentennial anni- garded as a means of understanding the versary of Fairbury is a fitting celebra- and respect for all cultures; Whereas although Juneteenth Independ- past and more effectively facing the tion of both Dr. Townsend’s contribu- challenges of the future. tions to the city and to this important ence Day is beginning to be recognized as a national, and even global, event, the history As the sponsor of H. Con. Res. 155, I milestone. behind the celebration should not be forgot- encourage all of my colleagues to sup- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ten; and port this legislation and urge President of my time. Whereas the faith and strength of char- Bush to issue a proclamation observing Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I acter demonstrated by former slaves remains would just close by noting that here is Juneteenth Independence Day with ap- an example for all people of the United propriate ceremonies, activities and an excellent example of a citizen with States, regardless of background, religion, or an idea, an idea that was promulgated race: Now, therefore, be it programs. into legislation, legislation that all of Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of us, if we live to be 65 or somewhat close Senate concurring), That— my time. Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- to, benefit from. And so I think it is in- (1) Congress recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to self such time as I may consume. deed appropriate. the Nation; Mr. Speaker, it is difficult to imagine Again, I want to thank Senator DUR- (2) Congress supports the continued cele- a time when national news took BIN for introducing this legislation. bration of Juneteenth Independence Day to Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance months and sometimes years to dis- provide an opportunity for the people of the seminate throughout the country. of my time. United States to learn more about the past The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and to better understand the experiences Today we get immediate news updates question is on the motion offered by that have shaped the Nation; through various outlets. But it was the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. (3) the President is urged to issue a procla- over 2 years after President Lincoln DAVIS) that the House suspend the mation calling on the people of the United gave the historical Emancipation Proc- rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 1352. States to observe Juneteenth Independence lamation that the slaves of Galveston, The question was taken. Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, Texas, learned that their long-deserved The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the and programs; and freedom had been won. It was on that (4) it is the sense of Congress that— date, June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (A) history should be regarded as a means in the affirmative, the ayes have it. for understanding the past and more effec- made their way southwest to spread Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, tively facing the challenges of the future; the joyful news of their Civil War vic- on that I demand the yeas and nays. and tory. The yeas and nays were ordered. (B) the celebration of the end of slavery is Every year on June 19, commonly The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- an important and enriching part of the his- known as Juneteenth Independence ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the tory and heritage of the United States. Day, African Americans in the South- Chair’s prior announcement, further The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- west and around the Nation celebrate proceedings on this question will be ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- their emancipation, their culture and postponed. linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman the historic significance of the civil f from Idaho (Mr. SALI) each will control rights struggles. It is critical that we 20 minutes. b 1515 educate our children not only of Amer- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ican history and the Civil War, but the RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE from Illinois. tradition of Juneteenth Independence OF JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE GENERAL LEAVE Day. By taking time to celebrate these DAY Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I anniversaries, we honor the richness, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- diversity and heritage of all races that move to suspend the rules and agree to bers may have 5 legislative days in form our great Nation. the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. which to revise and extend their re- June 19th is a time to acknowledge a 155) recognizing the historical signifi- marks. period of history that helped shape our cance of Juneteenth Independence Day, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Nation and continues to influence our and expressing the sense of Congress objection to the request of the gen- society today. It is with great honor that history should be regarded as a tleman from Illinois? that I support the passage of House means for understanding the past and There was no objection. Concurrent Resolution 155. more effectively facing the challenges Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of the future. yield myself such time as I may con- of my time. The Clerk read the title of the consume. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I current resolution. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the want to thank the gentleman from The text of the concurrent resolution 142nd anniversary of Juneteenth Inde- Idaho for his remarks and comments is as follows: pendence Day. On June 19, 1865, MG and for his support of this resolution. I H. CON. RES. 155 Gordon Granger and Union soldiers ar- also would just note that I attended a Whereas news of the end of slavery did not rived in Galveston, Texas, with the Juneteenth celebration in the neigh- reach frontier areas of the United States, news of the Emancipation Proclama- borhood where I live on Saturday, and,

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I am Americans in the history of the United that people did. particularly pleased to join the recognition of States also include Colin Powell, the first To make sure that all Members of Juneteenth because I have the privilege of African-American Secretary of State; Sidney Poitier, the first African-American actor to the House and of the Senate have an representing Galveston. receive the Academy Award for best actor in opportunity to participate in an ob- I thank the gentleman from Illinois for intro- a leading role; Harry Belafonte, a musician, servance, Senator BARACK OBAMA and I ducing this resolution, which I am proud to co- actor, and activist; Marion Jones, an Olym- are sponsoring an observance on to- sponsor. I thank the House leadership for pic gold medalist; Roberto Clemente, the morrow in the Gold Room in the House bringing this resolution to the floor, and I urge first Latino inducted into the baseball hall Office Building, and certainly would all of my colleagues to honor the end of slav- of fame; and Al Roker, a meteorologist and welcome all to attend. ery by voting for H. Con. Res. 155. television personality; Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Whereas Caribbean-Americans have played concurrent resolution. yield back the balance of my time. an active role in the civil rights movement and other social and political movements in Mr. MOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the United States; voice my strong support for H. Con. Res. 155, Whereas Caribbean-Americans have con- ‘‘Recognizing the Historical Significance of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. tributed greatly to education, fine arts, busi- Juneteenth Independence Day.’’ DAVIS) that the House suspend the ness, literature, journalism, sports, fashion, As someone who has spent more than a rules and agree to the concurrent reso- politics, government, the military, music, quarter of a century serving the people of lution, H. Con. Res. 155. science, technology, and other areas in the Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District in the The question was taken; and (two- United States; House of Representatives, I have developed a thirds being in the affirmative) the Whereas Caribbean-Americans share their rules were suspended and the concur- culture through carnivals, festivals, music, profound appreciation for the hard work that dance, film, and literature that enrich the goes into creating the laws of our land. How- rent resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on cultural landscape of the United States; ever, it is not the passage of legislation or the table. Whereas the countries of the Caribbean are signing ceremonies with the President that I important economic partners of the United will remember most when my time here is f States; done. Rather, it is seeing the way that our RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE Whereas the countries of the Caribbean work positively impacts the lives of those we OF NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMER- represent the United States third border; serve out in the real world. ICAN HERITAGE MONTH Whereas the people of the Caribbean region share the hopes and aspirations of the people This is why Juneteenth Independence Day Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I of the United States for peace and prosperity holds such special significance for me. Be- move to suspend the rules and agree to throughout the Western Hemisphere and the cause Juneteenth isn’t a celebration of the the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. rest of the world; Emancipation Proclamation itself, it is a com- 148) recognizing the significance of Na- Whereas in June 2006, President George W. memoration of the day that Abraham Lincoln’s tional Caribbean-American Heritage Bush issued a proclamation declaring June National Caribbean-American Heritage historic decree finally accomplished what it Month. was designed to do—abolish slavery in the Month after the passage of H. Con. Res 71 in The Clerk read the title of the con- the 109th Congress by both the Senate and United States forever. current resolution. When the Emancipation Proclamation took the House of Representatives; and The text of the concurrent resolution Whereas June is an appropriate month to effect on January 1, 1863, it ended slavery in is as follows: establish a Caribbean-American Heritage the Union states, but did nothing to outlaw the H. CON. RES. 148 Month: Now, therefore, be it cruel and barbaric practice in the states loyal Whereas people of Caribbean heritage are Resolved by the House of Representatives (the 1 to the Confederacy. It wasn’t until 2 ⁄2 years found in every State of the Union; Senate concurring), That Congress— later—when Major General Gordon Granger Whereas emigration from the Caribbean re- (1) supports the goals and ideals of Carib- landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that gion to the American Colonies began as early bean-American Heritage Month; the Civil War was over, the United States was as 1619 with the arrival of indentured work- (2) encourages the people of the United whole once again, and that all slaves in every ers in Jamestown, Virginia; States to observe Caribbean-American Herit- Whereas during the 17th, 18th, and 19th age Month with appropriate ceremonies, part of our nation were now free—that the celebrations, and activities; and spirit of abolition was finally fulfilled. centuries, a significant number of slaves from the Caribbean region were brought to (3) affirms that— That day was June 19, 1865—and today, the United States; (A) the contributions of Caribbean-Ameri- we mark the 142nd anniversary of the moment Whereas since 1820, millions of people have cans are a significant part of the history, that freedom, equality and the unabated pur- emigrated from the Caribbean region to the progress, and heritage of the United States; suit of happiness were extended to all citizens United States; and of the United States, regardless of race, reli- Whereas much like the United States, the (B) the ethnic and racial diversity of the gion or ethnicity. countries of the Caribbean faced obstacles of United States enriches and strengthens the Nation. It gives me great pride to join my colleagues slavery and colonialism and struggled for in Congress—as well as Americans from all independence; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- walks of life—in commemorating our country’s Whereas also like the United States, the ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- people of the Caribbean region have diverse linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman oldest celebration of the abolishment of slav- racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds; from Idaho (Mr. SALI) each will control ery, and in honoring all of the achievements Whereas the independence movements in and contributions of African Americans many countries in the Caribbean region dur- 20 minutes. throughout our nation’s history. ing the 1960s and the consequential establish- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to ment of independent democratic countries in from Illinois. support H. Con. Res. 155, legislation com- the Caribbean strengthened ties between the GENERAL LEAVE memorating a monumental day in the history region and the United States; Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I of liberty, Juneteenth Independence Day. Whereas Alexander Hamilton, a founding ask unanimous consent that all Mem- father of the United States and the first Sec- Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, retary of the Treasury, was born in the Car- bers may have 5 legislative days in 1865, when slaves in Galveston, TX, learned ibbean; which to revise and extend their re- that they were at last free men and women. Whereas there have been many influential marks. The slaves of Galveston were the last group Caribbean-Americans in the history of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of slaves to learn of the end of slavery. Thus, United States, including Jean Baptiste Point objection to the request of the gen- Juneteenth represents the end of slavery in du Sable, the pioneer settler of Chicago; tleman from Illinois? America. Claude McKay, a poet of the Harlem Renais- There was no objection. I hope all Americans will take the time to sance; James Weldon Johnson, the writer of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I the Black National Anthem; Shirley yield myself such time as I may con- commemorate Juneteenth. Friends of human Chisolm, the first African-American Con- liberty should celebrate the end of slavery in gresswoman and first African-American sume. any country. The end of American slavery is woman candidate for President; and Celia Mr. Speaker, as a member of the particularly worthy of recognition since there Cruz, the world-renowned queen of Salsa House Committee on Oversight and are few more blatant violations of America’s music; Government Reform, I am pleased to

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Res. 148 was reported from the thirds being in the affirmative) the Army National Guard. Major Scott had Oversight Committee on June 12, 2007, rules were suspended and the concur- served a tour of duty during Operation by a voice vote. rent resolution was agreed to. Desert Storm as a marine, in addition National Caribbean-American Herit- A motion to reconsider was laid on to Operation Iraqi Freedom as a age Month was established to recognize the table. guardsman. He will be fondly remem- the historical relationship between f bered for his patriotism and love of people of the Caribbean and the United family. States of America. Caribbean Ameri- MAJOR SCOTT NISELY POST Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- cans present a rich diversity of coun- OFFICE league, Representative TOM LATHAM, tries, cultures and colloquialisms Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I for introducing this legislation, and which are dispersed throughout com- move to suspend the rules and pass the urge its passage. munities in the United States. Carib- bill (H.R. 2563) to designate the facility Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of bean immigration to the United States of the United States Postal Service lo- my time. reached its peak in the last 5 years, cated at 309 East Linn Street in Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- with approximately 6 percent of the Marshalltown, Iowa, as the ‘‘Major self such time as I may consume. more than 7 million immigrants com- Scott Nisely Post Office’’. Mr. Speaker, Major Scott Nisely, a ing from the Caribbean. The Clerk read the title of the bill. father, athlete and musician, made the Since the founding of the United The text of the bill is as follows: ultimate sacrifice for his country on States, Caribbeans have had a signifi- the field of battle and deserves the H.R. 2563 cant role in shaping the conscience of honor of having his name on the post America and are among our great lead- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- office in Marshalltown, Iowa, where he resentatives of the United States of America in ers, entrepreneurs and entertainers, in- Congress assembled, worked for 12 years. cluding such individuals as Sidney SECTION 1. MAJOR SCOTT NISELY POST OFFICE. Scott was born in Syracuse, Ne- Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Colin Powell, (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the braska in 1958, and excelled in track James Weldon Johnson, Shirley Chis- United States Postal Service located at 309 and cross country. He attended Doane holm, Marion Jones, Juan Carlos Fin- East Linn Street in Marshalltown, Iowa, College on a track scholarship and pur- lay, Oscar de la Renta, Malcolm X, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Major sued a degree in biology. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the Scott Nisely Post Office’’. He showed a passion for his country founder of Chicago, Marcus Garvey, (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, and did not shy away from the duty of and many others. map, regulation, document, paper, or other serving his Nation. While in college, he Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- record of the United States to the facility re- enlisted in the United States Marine ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to league for introducing this legislation be a reference to the ‘‘Major Scott Nisely Corps ROTC, and after completing his and I urge its passage. Post Office’’. Bachelor’s degree in 1981, he was com- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- missioned an Infantry Second Lieuten- my time. ant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- 1530 self such time as I may consume. linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman b Mr. Speaker, each year in June, we from Idaho (Mr. SALI) each will control He rose to the rank of captain and celebrate our strong relationship with 20 minutes. commanded an infantry company dur- the Caribbean nations and appreciate The Chair recognizes the gentleman ing Operation Desert Storm. After his the value and diversity they bring to from Illinois. tour in Kuwait and Iraq, he returned to the United States. We value National GENERAL LEAVE the Reserves, where he was promoted Caribbean-American Heritage Month Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I to the rank of major. and encourage people from across the ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Scott continued to serve his commu- country to join with those of Carib- bers may have 5 legislative days to re- nity even when out of the military. In bean-American roots in these celebra- vise and extend their remarks. 1994 he began working for the U.S. tions. From as far back as the 17th cen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Postal Service in Marshalltown. He tury, citizens from the Caribbean have objection to the request of the gen- participated in his church’s music min- immigrated to the U.S. Many were tleman from Illinois? istry program and was active at the slaves, who faced the same obstacles There was no objection. local tae kwon do. Above all, he struggling for equality and independ- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I worked tirelessly to serve others. ence. yield myself such time as I may con- Even with such an impressive record We are a Nation of immigrants, and sume. of service under his belt, he could not this bill emphasizes the many con- Mr. Speaker, as a Member of the ignore the call of duty. When his coun- tributions of Caribbean immigrants to House Committee on Oversight and try went to war again, he enlisted in our society. Over 5 million Americans Government Reform, I am pleased to the Iowa Army National Guard and ac- proudly share the Caribbean heritage join my colleagues in the consideration cepted the rank of staff sergeant in in promoting and attending Caribbean- of H.R. 2563, which names the postal fa- order to do so. In 2005, he returned to style festivals around the country. cility in Marshalltown, Iowa after Iraq with C Company of the Iowa Na- These festivals appreciate the rich cul- Major Scott Nisely. tional Guard’s 133rd battalion. ture, history and diversity brought H.R. 2563, which was introduced by On September 30, 2006, he was pro- forth through the joining of these two Representative TOM LATHAM on June 5, viding security for a convoy in Al nations. 2007, was reported from the Oversight Anbar Province, Iraq, when his com- I urge all my colleagues to join me in Committee on June 12, 2007, by voice pany came under insurgent small arms supporting passage of House Concur- vote. This measure has the support of fire. He and a fellow member of the rent Resolution 148. the entire Iowa congressional delega- Guard were killed. Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- tion. His decorations include the Combat quests for time, and I yield back the Major Scott Nisely was killed in Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star balance of my time. combat near Al Asad, Iraq on Sep- Medal, the Oak Leaf Cluster, the Pur- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I tember 20, 2006. He served in the Ma- ple Heart, the Army Achievement yield back the balance of my time. rines as an officer on Active Duty and Medal, and a dozen others.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:46 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.027 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6595 Let us pay our respect to Major Scott DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, something he believed in this would be the E. Nisely and remember his commit- HEADQUARTERS, 1ST BATTALION 133D right thing to do to honor him. ment to serving this Nation by naming INFANTRY, Thank you, the Marshalltown post office in his Al Asad Ab, Iraq, June 8, 2007. DON DOUGLAS. Congressman TOM LATHAM, honor. Ames, Iowa. LETTER FOR THE RECORD, IN SUPPORT OF H.R. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of DEAR MR. LATHAM: I am responding to an 2563 (06/18/07): my time. inquiry to determine if my unit would sup- I support naming the Marshalltown Post Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I port the consideration of naming the United Office after Major Scott Nisely. He is a true continue to reserve the balance of my States Post Office in Marshalltown, Iowa American hero. I had the privilege of serving time. after one of my soldiers, Scott Nisely. with him in the 1–133 Infantry in Iraq. He Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, I yield such The bottom line on this is yes, I, and my was a very dedicated soldier, always caring time as he may consume to the gen- entire unit fully support this effort, and see for his soldiers and everyone around him. I this as a fitting tribute to this fallen citizen really looked up to him as a man. tleman from Iowa (Mr. LATHAM). He is a soldier that was dedicated to public soldier. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I thank service, serving our great nation in 2 wars, the gentleman for yielding me this As a Battalion Commander, I have many both in the Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. time. soldiers that are under my command. I have He also worked as a Postal Worker, which is First of all, I would like to thank the deployed in the service of our country 3 a hard job for any American. I appreciate the times since September of 2000, I have been sacrifices that he has made for our country, committee and the gentleman from Il- entrusted with some of the finest young peo- linois, Chairman DAVIS, for moving especially giving the ultimate sacrifice. ple that our State and our Nation have to I feel that naming the Marshalltown Post this piece of legislation as quickly as offer. Let me share with you a little bit Office in his honor is the least we can do to they have through the committee and about Scott Nisely from my perspective. honor this great American. Please name the for the opportunity to bring this I Scott joined the Iowa National Guard after Marshalltown Post Office to the Major Scott think most appropriate legislation to completing a full military career in the Ma- Nisely Post Office. It will be a great memo- the floor today. rine Corps, retiring from the Marine Corps as rial of a great American and great Iowan. a Field Grade Officer. He then joined the Na- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encour- FIRST LIEUTENANT KYLE W OBRECHT, age my colleagues to support legisla- tional Guard as an enlisted soldier in the 1–133 Infantry, Iowa Army National Guard. tion that I introduced to honor Major rank of a Buck Sergeant, because this was what was offered to him. On my second de- I had the honor of working directly with Scott E. Nisely of Marshalltown, Iowa, ployment, and my first with Scott Nisely, I one of America’s heroes who was killed ‘‘SSG’’ Nisely during our deployment to asked him what motivated him to do this; Iraq. I am sending this message of support in combat on September 30, 2006, while his reply was that he felt he could make a from Iraq as we are still in theater per- serving our country in Iraq. difference in the lives of these young men, forming our mission. As a squad leader and Scott Nisely served 22 years in the and he still felt a strong desire to serve his leader of men SSG Nisely always ensured the Marines as an officer on active duty country in whatever capacity he could. He vehicles in his command were mission ready and as a Reservist, retiring with the didn’t care about the rank, he didn’t care and that his soldiers were constantly on top rank of major. During his time in the about the job, as long as he was working of the readiness of their equipment. with young soldiers, and serving our coun- Marines, he served as an infantry com- As former NCO turned officer, I understood try. To me this was evident during our OEF his role and his rank in the troop leading pany commander in Operation Desert deployment, and in our current mission in arena. SSG Nisely was one of the best NCOs Storm. And following his active duty, Iraq. I have ever had the experience of serving Scott worked 12 years for the U.S. Scott was a man that was respected by all with. The funny part, and oftentimes told, Postal Service in Marshalltown, Iowa. those around him, not because of the words part of his exemplary service is the fact that Due to Scott’s strong desire to serve he said, but because of the way that he lived he was a former Marine Major before becom- his country, he accepted an enlisted his life and by the example he set for others. ing a NCO in the Iowa National Guard. Not rank in order to fill a vacancy in the We all lost something the day we lost SFC once did this fact ever come from him. He Iowa Army National Guard in 2002. Nisely and SGT Sourivong. We cannot was always humble and loved serving his According to letters I have received change the events that happened on that country and even more he honored our coun- day, but we can honor these men, and the try by serving his men. from soldiers in Scott’s unit, he did not sacrifice that they have made. I believe by As a field grade officer in any service one broadcast the fact that he was a former naming the Marshalltown Post Office in trends to wane away from direct troop lead- Marine major, but humbly served his honor of Scott Nisely, we will always have a ing duties. SSG Nisely was a natural born fellow soldiers. One officer also said he visible reminder of this sacrifice, and are leader of soldiers. I hope I can take this ex- was a ‘‘natural born leader of soldiers.’’ honoring a great American who lived his life ample and use it in my career. Scott served with the Iowa National in a manner that we should all strive to pat- Scott’s sacrifice will never be forgotten by tern. He lived his life with honor and integ- me or any soldier he served with in this war Guard on the Multinational Forces Ob- on terrorism. I hope the resolution will pass server mission in the Sinai, and finally rity, love for his family, and love for his country. so that all Americans that come to use the in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sincerely, facility being recommended for the name Scott’s friends, family, coworkers, BENJAMIN J. CORELL, change will know that an American hero is fellow soldiers and marines attest to Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry, honored and forever remembered. the positive and lasting impact he had Commanding. FIRST LIEUTENANT (P) on their lives. Numerous letters from MARCUS A. SMOOT, OD, 1–133 Infantry, Iowa Army National Guard. these individuals were sent to me, and DON DOUGLAS, Marshalltown, IA, June 12, 2007. I include them for the RECORD. I strongly support naming the To: Representative TOM LATHAM, R–IA. Scott’s life was a shining example of Marshalltown Post Office after my friend dedication to service, a strong commit- I did not know Maj. Scott Nisely. But I am Major Scott Nisely. This would be a nice re- ment certainly to his family, his faith, a veteran of the Vietnam era, who served my minder to patrons of the post office that and his country. This legislation will country in the Navy during the Vietnam era, Scott dedicated his life to serving the people. 1961 to 1966. But my outfit anti subsquadron name the post office located at 309 East He did that through his selfless service in 25 North Island San Diego, CA served aboard the Marine Corps, the Iowa National Guard, Linn Street in Marshalltown, Iowa, the USS Aircraft Carrier, USS Yorktown, CVS– Major Scott Nisely Post Office. and his civilian career at the postal service. 10 off coast of Vietnam a couple of tours to Scott was a great man; this has been a great I want to thank Scott’s co-workers that area. I am also a member of VFW Post loss to his family, to the military and to the at the Marshalltown post office who 839 Marshalltown a life member, and I sup- Marshalltown community. Please support initiated this proposal, and I am proud port our troops. Like I said I didn’t person- the initiative to name the Marshalltown post to help them make this timely and ap- ally know Maj. Nisely. But have heard his office in memory of Major Scott Nisely. propriate honor a reality. I also want wife talk about him at hospice meetings I at- CAPTAIN JEFFREY STAKER, to thank my colleagues from Iowa, tend since my wife passed away in Feb. 07. It 1–133 Infantry, Iowa Army National Guard. would be a great tribute to him and his fam- LEONARD BOSWELL, STEVE KING, BRUCE ily if legislation could be passed as soon as I strongly endorse the naming of a Post Of- BRALEY and DAVE LOEBSACK for their possible renaming Marshalltown Post Office fice in Marshalltown, Iowa after Major Scott support in moving this legislation for- after him. Nisely. I knew him from deployments to ward. I strongly urge all Members to Since Maj. Nisely put his life on line serv- Sinai, Egypt and Iraq. I had several con- pass H.R. 2563. ing his country defending freedom and doing versations with him and they were always

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.031 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 pleasant. He was one of the friendliest guys from Idaho (Mr. SALI) each will control honor an individual like Clem Rogers I have ever met—always positive. Scott was 20 minutes. McSpadden for his selflessness and a dedicated family man and a fine soldier. The Chair recognizes the gentleman dedication to our State and country. This would be a great way to honor him and from Illinois. Mr. Speaker, in 1974 my father ran his family. He deserves it—he was a hero. Thank you for addressing this. GENERAL LEAVE for Governor and Clem McSpadden ran MICHAEL SMITH, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I for Governor the same year; and even 1–133 Infantry, Iowa Army National Guard. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- though they were opponents in the bers may have 5 legislative days in election of 1974, they were friends after My husband is currently serving in Iraq which to revise and extend their re- that election. I am also proud to say and was there with Sgt. Nisely. What a hero marks on H.R. 2127. that when I was a member of the State this man was! I fully support the post office The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there legislature in my first term, Clem being named after this brave, wonderful objection to the request of the gen- McSpadden took me aside and man. tleman from Illinois? mentored me as a member of the legis- MRS. DOUG (BARB) KRAUSE, Waverly, Iowa. There was no objection. lature. He is a good man and I want to Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I thank him for being a mentor to so He was there for his soldiers, always doing yield such time as he may consume to many young people. I also want to something for people. the author of this bill, the gentleman thank his wife, Donna, for all that she JOHN FORTUNE, from Oklahoma (Mr. BOREN). does in the community of Chelsea and Specialist, Army National Guard. Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise the State of Oklahoma. today in support of H.R. 2127. This bill Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- I think that this would be a fitting remem- will designate the Chelsea, Oklahoma, leagues to join me in supporting H.R. brance for a great man and urge you to ac- post office as the Clem Rogers cept this proposal (H.R. 2563). 2127. SPECIALIST CURTIS OLSON, McSpadden United States Post Office. Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- 134th Brigade Support Battalion, Minnesota Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud self such time as I may consume. Army National Guard. to be the author of this bill. Today we Mr. Speaker, to most residents of Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, I yield back have the opportunity to honor not just Rogers County, Oklahoma, and rodeo the balance of my time. one of Oklahoma’s finest individuals, fanatics, the name Clem Rogers Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I but in any opinion one of America’s McSpadden is well recognized and yield back the balance of my time. finest. As many of you know, Clem much appreciated. Known as a ‘‘son of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McSpadden served as a Member of this Oklahoma,’’ Clem Rogers McSpadden question is on the motion offered by body from 1973 until 1975. His col- was born into the well-known Rogers the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. leagues will agree that Clem was a family of which his home county is DAVIS) that the House suspend the highly respected Member of this Cham- named. His great uncle is none other rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2563. ber. In fact, Clem was honored with than the famous Will Rogers. But it is The question was taken. being the first freshman Member ever not his historical family background The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the to be appointed to the Rules Com- that we are here to speak about today. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being mittee. He also helped create the Rural We rise to honor the achievements of in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Caucus, which I am a proud member of Clem McSpadden during his life in poli- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today. tics, his military service, community on that I demand the yeas and nays. Those are big shoes to fill for anyone, leadership, and successful career in The yeas and nays were ordered. and that is why it is an honor for me to rodeo broadcasting. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- say I represent a portion of his former Clem McSpadden was raised on his ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the congressional district. two family ranches, Bushyhead Ranch Chair’s prior announcement, further Mr. Speaker, I am also proud to men- near Chelsea, Oklahoma, and another proceedings on this question will be tion that Clem isn’t just known as in nearby Oologah. During his first postponed. being a former Member of Congress. As year in Oklahoma Agricultural and Me- f those of us from Oklahoma know, Clem chanical College, he left to join the has readily served in all aspects of life, U.S. Navy. CLEM ROGERS MCSPADDEN POST ranging from politics to family to mili- He served during World War II, and OFFICE BUILDING tary service to rodeo announcer. If you upon returning completed his edu- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I asked people in Oklahoma about Clem, cation at Oklahoma A&M with a degree move to suspend the rules and pass the you will surely be met with warm sto- in animal husbandry. While at college, bill (H.R. 2127) to designate the facility ries about how he helped them during he and some friends formed a rodeo of the United States Postal Service lo- his time in the State Senate, how they team. cated at 408 West 6th Street in Chelsea, remember him introducing legendary His strong interest in roping began at Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Clem Rogers bull rider Freckles Brown, or how he an early age, and over time he served McSpadden Post Office Building’’. just gave them some good advice. as general manager for the National The Clerk read the title of the bill. Very few people, Mr. Speaker, would Finals Rodeo, the Old Timers Rodeo The text of the bill is as follows: make such a great role model for us and the Indian National Finals Rodeo. H.R. 2127 all. For this reason, I am proud to say He has been announcing for over 60 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- I know Clem McSpadden and that he is years and estimates he has announced resentatives of the United States of America in a friend. More importantly, though, I over 1,400 rodeos. Congress assembled, am proud to say I am one of the many His esteemed career in politics came SECTION 1. CLEM ROGERS MCSPADDEN POST OF- Oklahomans that he has had a positive in 1954 when he was elected to the FICE BUILDING. influence on. Oklahoma State senate, where he (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Mr. Speaker, Clem is the nephew of served until 1972. He went on to serve United States Postal Service located at 408 Oklahoma’s favorite son, Will Rogers. in the U.S. House of Representatives West 6th Street in Chelsea, Oklahoma, shall In keeping with the family legacy, one term in the 93rd Congress. In 1983, be known and designated as the ‘‘Clem Rog- Clem, like his uncle, is fully a part of ers McSpadden Post Office Building’’. he formed a consulting and lobbying (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, the fabric that makes Oklahomans the firm McSpadden & Associates, which map, regulation, document, paper, or other people we are today. We are a people lobbies the Oklahoma Statehouse on a record of the United States to the facility re- who care about our fellow Oklahomans variety of issues. His powerful presence ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to and who pay their dues through hard and influence continue to drive politics be a reference to the ‘‘Clem Rogers work. Clem represents these values on of his beloved Oklahoma. McSpadden Post Office Building’’. a daily basis and has done so his whole Nowadays, he spends his time more The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- life. This, I venture to say, also makes quietly at home on his vast cattle ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- him one of Oklahoma’s favorite sons. ranch enjoying retirement with his linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman For this reason, I find it fitting that we family.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:55 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.020 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6597 I urge Members to join me, Mr. INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR FUEL reprocessing facilities in additional states Speaker, in passing H.R. 2127 to name FOR PEACE AND NONPROLIFERA- around the world is indefensible on economic this post office for Clem Rogers TION ACT OF 2007 grounds alone, given current and future supplies of uranium and existing providers of McSpadden. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I move to uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reproc- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of suspend the rules and pass the bill essing services to the world market. my time. (H.R. 885) to support the establishment (6) The desire to construct uranium enrich- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I of an international regime for the as- ment and spent-fuel reprocessing facilities yield myself such time as I may con- sured supply of nuclear fuel for peace- by additional countries, therefore, is often based upon considerations other than eco- sume. ful means and to authorize voluntary nomic calculations. The possession of such Mr. Speaker, as a member of the contributions to the International facilities is often elevated to a matter of na- House Committee on Oversight and Atomic Energy Agency to support the tional pride—a demonstration to the world Government Reform, I am pleased to establishment of an international nu- that the country that possesses this tech- join my colleague in the consideration clear fuel bank, as amended. nology has arrived at a level of technological of H.R. 2127, which names a postal fa- The Clerk read the title of the bill. development comparable to that of the The text of the bill is as follows: United States and other countries with ad- cility in Chelsea, Oklahoma, after vanced civil nuclear power programs. Clem Rogers McSpadden. H.R. 2127, H.R. 885 (7) Furthermore, the acquisition of ura- which was introduced by the gen- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- nium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing tleman from Oklahoma, Dan Boren, on resentatives of the United States of America in facilities can be perceived as a demonstra- May 3, 2007, was reported from the Congress assembled, tion of the developing world’s independence Oversight Committee on June 12, 2007, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CON- from technological domination by the more by a voice vote. This measure has the TENTS. developed states. Article IV of the Treaty on support of the entire Oklahoma con- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (21 the ‘‘International Nuclear Fuel for Peace UST 483; commonly referred to as the ‘‘Nu- gressional delegation. and Nonproliferation Act of 2007’’. clear Non-Proliferation Treaty’’ or the Clem Rogers McSpadden was born on (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- ‘‘NPT’’) recognizes that State Parties have November 9, 1925, on a ranch near the tents for this Act is as follows: an ‘‘inalienable right . . . to develop re- small town of Bushyhead in Rogers Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. search, production and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimina- County, Oklahoma. He served in the TITLE I—INTERNATIONAL REGIME FOR tion.’’. However, this is a qualified right con- THE ASSURED SUPPLY OF NUCLEAR United States Navy during World War ditioned by a State Party acting in con- FUEL FOR PEACEFUL MEANS II from 1944 to 1946. formity with the NPT’s obligation for such He was first elected to public office Sec. 101. Findings. countries not to acquire, possess, or develop in November of 1954 to the Oklahoma Sec. 102. Sense of Congress. nuclear weapons or nuclear explosive de- State senate. In November of 1972, he Sec. 103. Statements of policy. vices. Sec. 104. Report. was elected to the 93rd Congress and (8) It has been long recognized that the TITLE II—INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR proliferation of national uranium enrich- served one term from 1973 to 1975. Mr. FUEL BANK ment and spent-fuel reprocessing facilities McSpadden ran for Governor of Okla- Sec. 201. Voluntary contributions to the would increase the likelihood of the emer- homa in 1974 and lost the Democratic International Atomic Energy gence of new nuclear weapon states. Con- nomination. Presently, Mr. McSpadden Agency. cerned governments, nongovernmental orga- is retired and living in Chelsea, Okla- Sec. 202. Authorization of appropriations. nizations, and individual experts have for decades recognized the need to address this homa. TITLE I—INTERNATIONAL REGIME FOR problem through multilateral assurances of THE ASSURED SUPPLY OF NUCLEAR Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- the uninterrupted supply of nuclear fuel, the FUEL FOR PEACEFUL MEANS league, Representative DAN BOREN, for sharing of peaceful application of nuclear en- introducing this legislation and urge SEC. 101. FINDINGS. ergy, an international fuel bank to provide its swift passage. Congress makes the following findings: fuel if the fuel supply to a country is dis- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of (1) Since the United States Baruch Plan of rupted, and even multilateral participation my time. 1946, the United States has believed that an in international uranium enrichment and increase in the number of countries that pos- spent-fuel reprocessing facilities, as a means Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, we have no sess nuclear weapons and the means to cre- of reducing incentives of countries to de- other speakers, so I yield back the bal- ate such weapons makes the world less se- velop and construct such facilities them- ance of my time. cure and stable by increasing the chances selves. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, that nuclear weapons would be used. A world (9) Until recently, such efforts have pro- to simply close, let me again commend in which nuclear weapons are used again is duced little more than reports. However, the less secure for all concerned, and could well revelations of a nuclear black-market in ura- DAN BOREN for his introduction of this trigger a global arms race, as more countries nium enrichment technology and equipment, legislation. will be tempted to arm themselves with nu- combined with the attempt by North Korea clear weapons to prevent attacks by coun- and Iran to possess such technology and b 1545 tries that possess nuclear weapons. equipment to provide the basis for nuclear (2) It is therefore in the general security weapons programs, have rekindled this de- I guess Representative McSpadden interest of all countries, and in the vital na- bate with a new urgency. was kind of a chip off the block, and I tional security interest of the United States, (10) Iran has used the specter of a poten- asked if he could also make people that the number of countries that possess a tially unreliable international supply of nu- laugh, and Dan said that he could in- nuclear weapons capability necessarily be clear reactor fuel as a pretext for developing deed, as well as do any number of other kept to a minimum and ultimately reduced. its own uranium enrichment and spent-fuel things. So he is indeed a tribute to the (3) Uranium enrichment and spent-fuel re- reprocessing capability, which would enable processing facilities produce nuclear mate- Iran to also produce weapons-grade uranium Rogers and McSpadden families. I rial that can either be used for peaceful pur- and plutonium for nuclear weapons. would urge passage of this bill. poses in electricity-generating reactors, or (11) Several initiatives have been proposed Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance can be used to produce uranium and pluto- over the last year to address these concerns. of my time. nium for nuclear weapons. As such, these fa- The United States has proposed the Global The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cilities are inherently a proliferation risk, Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP), which allowing their possessor to be just months envisions a consortium of countries with ad- question is on the motion offered by away from the production of a nuclear explo- vanced nuclear capabilities providing nu- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. sive device. clear fuel services—fresh fuel and recovery of DAVIS) that the House suspend the (4) It is also therefore in the general secu- used fuel—to other countries that agree to rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2127. rity interest of all countries that the number employ nuclear energy only for power gen- The question was taken; and (two- of countries that operate uranium enrich- eration purposes, without possessing na- thirds being in the affirmative) the ment and spent-fuel reprocessing facilities tional uranium enrichment and spent-fuel rules were suspended and the bill was also be kept to a minimum, consistent with reprocessing facilities. the global demand for nuclear power reactor (12) The United States also joined France, passed. fuel. the Russian Federation, Germany, the A motion to reconsider was laid on (5) The financing and construction of addi- United Kingdom, and the Netherlands on the table. tional uranium enrichment and spent-fuel May 31, 2006, in proposing a ‘‘Concept for a

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.034 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 Multilateral Mechanism for Reliable Access duction and use of nuclear energy for peace- comparable to those maintained by the to Nuclear Fuel’’ that would facilitate or ful purposes,’’ as described in Article IV of United States; and create new arrangements between suppliers the NPT, as being a qualified right that is (B) the Secretary of State has never deter- and recipients to provide fuel to countries conditioned by the overall purpose of the mined, for purposes of section 6(j) of the Ex- with good nonproliferation credentials in NPT to prevent the spread of nuclear weap- port Administration Act of 1979, section 620A case of market failure. ons and nuclear weapons capability, includ- of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, section (13) Any assurance of the supply of nuclear ing by refraining from all nuclear coopera- 40 of the Arms Export Control Act, or any fuel should meet the condition outlined by tion with any state party that has not dem- other provision of law, that the government President George W. Bush on February 11, onstrated that it is in full compliance with of the non-nuclear weapon state has repeat- 2004, that ‘‘The world’s leading nuclear ex- its NPT obligations, as determined by the edly provided support for acts of inter- porters should ensure that states have reli- International Atomic Energy Agency; and national terrorism; able access at reasonable cost to fuel for ci- (3) strengthen the Nuclear Suppliers Group (3) the international nuclear fuel bank re- vilian reactors, so long as those states re- guidelines concerning consultation by mem- ferred to in subsection (a) will provide nu- nounce enrichment and reprocessing.’’. bers regarding violations of supplier and re- clear reactor fuel to a country only if, at the (14) The Russian Federation has proposed cipient understandings by instituting the time of the request for nuclear reactor fuel— that one of its uranium enrichment facilities practice of a timely and coordinated re- (A) the country is in full compliance with be placed under international management sponse by Nuclear Suppliers Group members its IAEA safeguards agreement and has an and oversight, as part of a ‘‘Global Nuclear to all such violations, including termination additional protocol for safeguards in force; Power Infrastructure’’ proposal to create of nuclear transfers to an involved recipient, (B) in the case of a country that at any international nuclear fuel cycle centers. that discourage individual Nuclear Suppliers time prior to the request for nuclear reactor (15) In conclusion, the creation of a multi- Group members from continuing cooperation fuel has been determined to be in noncompli- tiered system to assure the supply of nuclear with such recipient until such time as a con- ance with its IAEA safeguards agreement, reactor fuel at current market prices, under sensus regarding a coordinated response has the IAEA Board of Governors determines appropriate safeguards and conditions, could been achieved. that the country has taken all necessary ac- reassure countries that are dependent upon SEC. 104. REPORT. tions to satisfy any concerns of the IAEA Di- or will construct nuclear power reactors that Not later than 180 days after the date of rector General regarding the activities that they will have an assured supply of nuclear the enactment of this Act, the President led to the prior determination of noncompli- fuel at current market prices, so long as shall transmit to the Committee on Foreign ance; such countries forgo national uranium en- Affairs of the House of Representatives and (C) the country agrees to use the nuclear richment and spent-fuel reprocessing facili- the Committee on Foreign Relations of the reactor fuel in accordance with its IAEA ties and are committed to the nonprolifera- Senate a report on the activities of the safeguards agreement; tion of nuclear weapons. United States to support the establishment (D) the country has effective and enforce- SEC. 102. SENSE OF CONGRESS. of an international regime for the assured able export controls regarding nuclear and It is the sense of Congress that— supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful means at dual-use nuclear technology and other sen- (1) the ‘‘Concept for a Multilateral Mecha- current market prices under multilateral au- sitive materials comparable to those main- nism for Reliable Access to Nuclear Fuel’’, thority, such as the International Atomic tained by the United States; proposed by the United States, France, the Energy Agency. The report shall include an (E) the country does not possess uranium Russian Federation, Germany, the United assessment of the feasibility of establishing enrichment or spent-fuel reprocessing facili- Kingdom, and the Netherlands on May 31, an international fuel services center within ties of any scale; and 2006, is welcomed and should be expanded the United States. (F) the government of the country is not a upon at the earliest possible opportunity; state sponsor of terrorism for purposes of (2) the proposal by the Government of the TITLE II—INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act Russian Federation to bring one of its ura- FUEL BANK of 1979, section 620A of the Foreign Assist- nium enrichment facilities under inter- SEC. 201. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ance Act of 1961, section 40 of the Arms Ex- national management and oversight is also a INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY port Control Act, or any other provision of welcome development and should be encour- AGENCY. law; aged by the United States; (a) VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS AUTHOR- (4) the international nuclear fuel bank re- (3) the offer by the Nuclear Threat Insti- IZED.—The President is authorized to make ferred to in subsection (a) will not contain tute (NTI) of $50,000,000 in funds to support voluntary contributions on a grant basis to uranium enrichment or spent-fuel reprocess- the creation of an international nuclear fuel the International Atomic Energy Agency ing facilities; and bank by the International Atomic Energy (hereinafter in this section referred to as the (5) the nuclear reactor fuel referred to in Agency (IAEA) is also welcomed, and the ‘‘IAEA’’) for the purpose of supporting the paragraph (3) will be provided to a country United States and other member states of establishment of an international nuclear referred to in such paragraph only at current the IAEA should pledge collectively at least fuel bank to maintain a reserve of low-en- market prices. an additional $100,000,000 in matching funds riched uranium for reactor fuel to provide to eligible countries in the case of a disruption (c) WAIVER.—The President may waive the to fulfill the NTI proposal; and requirement of subparagraph (F) of sub- in the supply of reactor fuel by normal mar- (4) the governments, organizations, and ex- section (b)(3) if the President— ket mechanisms. perts currently engaged in developing the (1) determines that it is important to the initiatives described in paragraphs (1) (b) REQUIREMENTS.—Voluntary contributions under subsection (a) may be provided national security interests of the United through (3) and other initiatives should seek States to do so; and to identify additional incentives to be in- only if the President certifies to the Com- mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of (2) transmits to the Committee on Foreign cluded in an international regime for the as- Affairs of the House of Representatives and sured supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful Representatives and the Committee on For- eign Relations of the Senate that— the Committee on Foreign Relations of the means at current market prices, including Senate a report that contains the basis of participation in non-weapons-relevant tech- (1) the IAEA has received pledges in a total amount of not less than $100,000,000 and is in the determination under paragraph (1). nology development and fuel leasing to fur- (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in receipt of not less than $75,000,000 of such ther persuade countries that participation in this section shall be construed to authorize pledges for the purpose of supporting the es- such a multilateral arrangement far out- voluntary contributions under subsection (a) tablishment of the international nuclear fuel weighs the temptation and expense of devel- to support subsidization of the price of nu- oping national uranium enrichment and plu- bank referred to in subsection (a); clear reactor fuel whose supply would be as- tonium reprocessing facilities. (2) the international nuclear fuel bank re- sured by the United States, the IAEA, or any SEC. 103. STATEMENTS OF POLICY. ferred to in subsection (a) will be established other state or international entity covered (a) GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is within the territory of a non-nuclear weapon by this section. state, and will be under the oversight of the the policy of the United States to support SEC. 202. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. IAEA, only if— the establishment of an international regime (a) IN GENERAL.—To carry out section 201, for the assured supply of nuclear fuel for (A) the non-nuclear weapon state, among there is authorized to be appropriated to the peaceful means under multilateral author- other things— President $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. ity, such as the International Atomic Energy (i) has a full scope safeguards agreement (b) AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Agency. with the IAEA and an additional protocol for Amounts appropriated pursuant to the au- (b) ADDITIONAL STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It safeguards in force; thorization of appropriations under sub- is further the policy of the United States (ii) has never been determined by the IAEA section (a) are authorized to remain avail- to— Board of Governors to be in noncompliance able until September 30, 2010. (1) oppose the development of a capability with its IAEA full scope safeguards agree- to produce nuclear weapons by any non-nu- ment and its additional protocol for safe- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- clear weapon state, within or outside of the guards; and ant to the rule, the gentleman from NPT; (iii) has effective enforceable export con- California (Mr. LANTOS) and the gentle- (2) encourage states party to the NPT to trols regarding nuclear and dual-use nuclear woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- interpret the right to ‘‘develop research, pro- technology and other sensitive materials LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.014 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6599 The Chair recognizes the gentleman tries around the globe capable of co- article IV, which some assert gives from California. operating in such a regime. So after every signatory country an absolute GENERAL LEAVE this bill’s passage today, I intend to right to enrich and to reprocess. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I ask work with key nations to establish the It is both surprising and dis- unanimous consent that all Members international nuclear fuel bank. appointing that many of the most ar- may have 5 legislative days to revise I am very pleased, Mr. Speaker, that dent opponents of continued prolifera- and extend their remarks and include our Secretary of State, Dr. Condoleezza tion throughout the globe are also extraneous material on the bill under Rice, and our former distinguished col- strong advocates of this supposed unre- consideration. league Senator Sam Nunn, who has stricted right. In fact, Mr. Speaker, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there perhaps done more to advance the treaty clearly states that the right to objection to the request of the gen- cause of nuclear non-proliferation than nuclear technology is conditioned by tleman from California? anyone else, have fully embraced this articles I and II, which are aimed at There was no objection. bill, and the administration is on preventing the spread of nuclear weap- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in record supporting it. ons, including the capacity to manu- strong support of our resolution, and I Ours is a broadly supported, bipar- facture them. yield myself such time as I might con- tisan bill. It would not have come to As such, it is the responsibility of sume. fruition without the enthusiastic sup- countries seeking this capability to go Mr. Speaker, this bill is a dramatic port of my good friend, the ranking beyond mere assertion and adopt meas- step forward in the epic struggle to member of the Foreign Affairs Com- ures that will conclusively dem- contain the spread of nuclear arms mittee, our colleague ILEANA ROS- onstrate that it can be used only for around the globe. Our bill provides a LEHTINEN. It was approved by our com- peaceful purposes. It should not be the safe, efficient and collaborative means mittee unanimously, a rare phe- responsibility of the rest of the world of getting nuclear fuel to any country nomenon in this era of divisive par- to prove that the opposite is true. Iran that pledges not to develop nuclear tisanship. has taught us the deadly foolishness of arms and delivers on that promise. It It is imperative that we keep nuclear that approach. will help ensure stability and expose weapons out of the hands of Iran and I believe that it is profoundly wrong the subterfuge that we know Iran is provide a source of peaceful nuclear to hold the security of American people perpetrating in order to further its nu- fuel to all countries that are currently hostage to this flawed interpretation. clear weapons pursuit. flirting with nuclear development pro- Therefore, we have a responsibility to We know full well, Mr. Speaker, that grams. I, therefore, urge all of my col- the people whom we represent to open- Tehran is actively pursuing a nuclear leagues to support this most important ly state the truth, that the NPT does weapons program. But many are per- measure. not grant to all signatories an absolute suaded by Iran’s argument that it Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of right to enrich and reprocess. And the needs access to a reliable nuclear fuel my time. U.S. must work with our allies and oth- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I supply to meet its civilian power needs. ers, as Mr. LANTOS has pointed out, to Now, of course we know that Iran’s yield myself such time as I may con- ensure that this position becomes an argument is bogus, but Tehran has sume. integral element in the global non-pro- Mr. Speaker, again, it’s a joy to bring used the illusory threat of a global liferation effort. breakdown in the supply of nuclear re- another truly bipartisan bill to the A second set of changes to the origi- actor fuel to argue that it must have floor, thanks to the very able and nal legislation places conditions on any its own facilities to guarantee that its skilled leadership of Chairman LANTOS country seeking to host a nuclear fuel reactors are forever supplied with fuel. of our Foreign Affairs Committee. bank, as well as on states that wish to At the moment, Iran is going to have This bill, as amended, Mr. Speaker, is receive fuel from the bank. The most two of these reactors. a version of the original introduced by important of these conditions, Mr. We know that the Iranian pretext has our esteemed Chairman LANTOS and Speaker, is that state sponsors of ter- been long recognized as a gap in the contains several new and important rorism would be prohibited from global nuclear non-proliferation re- provisions that I would like to explain hosting a nuclear fuel bank and also gime. A state can exploit the non-pro- today. from receiving fuel from it. This provi- liferation treaty’s recognition of its The first of these addresses the sup- sion is essential to ensure that ter- good standing to develop peaceful uses posed right of all countries to manufac- rorist states, such as Iran, especially in of the atom and acquire potentially ture their own nuclear fuel through en- their nuclear programs, do not benefit dangerous technology such as uranium richment or repossessing. from the establishment of such a bank. enrichment. It could then turn around The central problem of this asser- and use the technology to support a tion, Mr. Speaker, is that there’s very A further provision mandates that nuclear weapons program. little difference, as we know, in the both host and recipient states have an Our legislation, the International technology that is used for civilian or effective and enforceable export con- Nuclear Fuel for Peace and Non- for military purposes. So countries trol program regarding nuclear and proliferation Act, addresses this gap in such as Iran, which are undoubtedly dual-use technology comparable to the nuclear non-proliferation regime trying to acquire nuclear weapons, can that of the United States. and removes Iran’s pretext for its so- innocently claim to be establishing a In addition, there is a stipulation called peaceful enrichment plan. It legitimate civilian nuclear program, a that countries seeking assistance from does so by promoting the development claim which can be virtually impos- a fuel bank cannot possess enrichment of an international regime of assured sible for the outside world to disprove. and reprocessing facilities. supply of peaceful nuclear power fuel For this reason, the acquisition of a A final set of changes, Mr. Speaker, to countries in good standing on their similar capability by more and more would ensure that any fuel made avail- nuclear non-proliferation commit- countries, for whatever reason, means able by the bank would be at the cur- ments. that the technology and the infrastruc- rent market price, thereby sparing U.S. Our legislation, Mr. Speaker, author- ture needed to manufacture nuclear taxpayers from the open-ended burden izes $50 million to support the estab- weapons will expand as well. of subsidizing the nuclear programs of lishment of an international nuclear The continued spread of this deadly other countries. fuel bank supervised by the Inter- capacity poses an existential threat to With the inclusion of these measures, national Atomic Energy Agency. This the United States and, indeed, the en- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to cosponsor money will match the $50 million of- tire world. We cannot allow this to Mr. LANTOS’ legislation, and I believe fered by Mr. Warren Buffett to the Sam continue. Unfortunately, efforts to that it will prove to be a significant ad- Nunn Nuclear Threat Initiative. stop this growing danger are under- dition to the global non-proliferation The Sam Nunn program support is mined by a common but erroneous in- effort. crucial to the realization of this initia- terpretation of the Nuclear Non-Pro- I strongly urge my colleagues to sup- tive, but so is the political will of coun- liferation Treaty, or NPT, specifically port it.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.037 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 Mr. Speaker, I have no other speak- the territorial integrity or political inde- (3) further calls on the United Nations Se- ers, and I yield back the balance of our pendence of any state’’; curity Council and all Member States of the time. Whereas on October 26, 2005, at the World United Nations to consider stronger meas- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, we have Without Zionism Conference in Tehran, Iran, ures to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called weapons, which would be both a dangerous no additional requests for time, and we for Israel to be ‘‘wiped off the map’’, de- violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation yield back the balance of our time. scribed Israel as ‘‘a disgraceful blot øon¿ the Treaty and a potential means to the end of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The face of the Islamic world’’, and declared that carrying out Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s question is on the motion offered by ‘‘øa¿nybody who recognizes Israel will burn threats against Israel; and the gentleman from California (Mr. in the fire of the Islamic nation’s fury’’; (4) reaffirms the unwavering strategic LANTOS) that the House suspend the Whereas on December 12, 2006, Iranian partnership and close friendship between the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 885, as leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed a United States and Israel and reasserts the conference in Tehran questioning the histor- amended. steadfast commitment of the United States ical veracity of the Holocaust and said that to defend the right of Israel to exist as a free The question was taken; and (two- Israel would ‘‘soon be wiped out’’; and democratic state. thirds being in the affirmative) the Whereas on December 15, 2000, Iranian Su- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- rules were suspended and the bill, as preme Leader Ali Khamene’i stated to thou- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from amended, was passed. sands of Muslim worshippers in Tehran that California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- A motion to reconsider was laid on ‘‘Iran’s stance has always been clear on this tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- the table. ugly phenomenon (Israel). We have repeatedly said that this cancerous tumor of a LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. f state should be removed from the region’’; The Chair recognizes the gentle- 1600 Whereas other Iranian leaders have made woman from California. b similar statements and the Government of GENERAL LEAVE CALLING ON UNITED NATIONS SE- Iran has displayed inflammatory symbols CURITY COUNCIL TO CHARGE that express similar intent; Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask IRANIAN PRESIDENT WITH CER- Whereas on December 14, 2006, incoming unanimous consent that all Members United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki- TAIN VIOLATIONS BECAUSE OF may have 5 legislative days to revise moon said that Iran’s calls for Israel’s de- and extend their remarks and include HIS CALLS FOR DESTRUCTION struction and its dismissal of the Holocaust OF ISRAEL extraneous material on the resolution are ‘‘unacceptable’’, and expressed concern under consideration. about the regional and global security impli- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I move to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there suspend the rules and agree to the con- cations of Tehran’s nuclear program; Whereas on August 3, 2006, in a speech dur- objection to the request of the gentle- current resolution (H. Con. Res. 21) ing an emergency meeting of Muslim lead- woman from California? calling on the United Nations Security ers, Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad There was no objection. Council to charge Iranian President stated that the Middle East would be better Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating off ‘‘without the existence of the Zionist re- myself as much time as I may con- the 1948 Convention on the Prevention gime’’, called Israel an ‘‘illegitimate regime’’ sume. with ‘‘no legal basis for its existence’’, and and Punishment of the Crime of Geno- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support cide and the United Nations Charter accused the United States of using Israel as a proxy to control the region and its oil re- of this resolution. because of his calls for the destruction sources; Every Member of Congress is dis- of the State of Israel, as amended. Whereas Iran funds, trains, and openly sup- turbed by the offensive comments that The Clerk read the title of the con- ports terrorist groups, including Hamas, regularly emanate from the mouth of current resolution. Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad among many the Iranian President. His pledge to The text of the concurrent resolution others, all of which have murdered Ameri- wipe Israel off the map and his denial is as follows: cans, Israelis, and non-Israeli Jews and are of the Holocaust have shocked the civ- determined to destroy Israel; H. CON. RES. 21 Whereas on December 14, 2001, former lead- ilized world. Whereas the 1948 Convention on the Pre- er of Iran and current leader of Iran’s influ- I am among those who feel it is no vention and Punishment of the Crime of ential Expediency Council Ali Akbar longer enough simply to shake our Genocide (commonly referred to as the Hashemi-Rafsanjani threatened Israel with heads disapprovingly and go about our ‘‘Genocide Convention’’) defines genocide as, destruction by nuclear attack, saying, ‘‘øi¿f business. Context is everything. among other things, the act of killing mem- one day, the Islamic world is also equipped We are talking about a Jewish major- bers of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious with weapons like those that Israel possesses ity nation, Israel, whose very existence group with the intent to destroy, in whole or now, then the imperialists’ strategy will is threatened by another nation devel- in part, the targeted group, and it also pro- reach a standstill because the use of even hibits conspiracy to commit genocide, as one nuclear bomb inside Israel will destroy oping a nuclear bomb. Less than three- well as ‘‘direct and public incitement to everything øin Israel¿, while it will merely quarters of a century ago, Hitler and commit genocide’’; harm the Islamic world’’; Nazi Germany wiped out more than a Whereas Article 4 of the Genocide Conven- Whereas Iran has aggressively pursued a third of the world’s Jewish population. tion provides that individuals committing clandestine effort to arm itself with nuclear We cannot stand by and watch if the any of the listed genocidal crimes shall be weapons; and Iranian President has similar designs. punished ‘‘whether they are constitutionally Whereas the longstanding policy of the Ira- When Ahmadinejad says that Israel responsible rulers, public officials or private nian regime is aimed at destroying the is a legitimate regime with no basis for individuals’’; democratic State of Israel, a vital United Whereas 133 Member States of the United States ally and longstanding friend, which is its existence, our sense of justice tells Nations have ratified the Genocide Conven- confirmed by statements such as those made us we cannot simply ignore it. When he tion and thereby pledged to prosecute those by Iranian leader Ahmadinejad, Supreme describes Israel as ‘‘a disgraceful blot individuals who violate its criteria for in- Leader Khamene’i, and Expediency Council [on] the face of the Islamic world’’ and citement to commit genocide, as well as leader Rafsanjani, demonstrating the threat declares that ‘‘anybody who recognizes those individuals who commit genocide di- of a nuclear-armed Iran: Now, therefore, be Israel will burn in the fire of the Is- rectly; it lamic nation’s fury,’’ we can’t, as peo- Whereas 62 years ago the United Nations Resolved by the House of Representatives (the was founded in the wake of the Holocaust, Senate concurring), That Congress— ple of conscience, dismiss these words the Nazi genocide carried out during World (1) condemns, in the strongest terms, Ira- as mere rhetoric. War II that resulted in the slaughter of 6 nian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s offen- That is the premise of this resolu- million Jews in Europe, in order to ‘‘save sive remarks, contemptible statements, and tion. This resolution urges us not to succeeding generations from the scourge of reprehensible policies aimed at the destruc- shrug, but to take action. It calls on war’’ and uphold and protect the ‘‘dignity tion of the State of Israel; the United Nations Security Council to and worth of the human person’’; (2) calls on the United Nations Security charge Iranian President Mahmoud Whereas Article 2, Section 4, of the United Council to take up charges against Iranian Ahmadinejad with Article 2, section 4, Nations Charter, to which Iran has agreed as leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for violating a Member State of the United Nations, re- the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and of the United Nations Charter, which quires all Member States of the United Na- Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and requires all member states of the tions to ‘‘refrain in their international rela- Article 2, Section 4, of the United Nations United Nations to refrain in their tions from the threat or use of force against Charter; international relations from the threat

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You had (Mr. ROTHMAN asked and was given which forbids direct and public incite- best know that this slogan and this permission to revise and extend his re- ment of genocide. goal are attainable, and, surely, can be marks.) I strongly endorse the premise of this achieved.’’ Mr. ROTHMAN. I thank the distin- resolution, that we should take seri- Mr. Speaker, his words and actions guished gentlelady from California, ously Ahmadinejad’s venomous rhet- do not merely reflect his own views or who was also a former Ambassador to oric and respond in a serious fashion those of a few powerless extremists. the Federated States of Micronesia. Thank you for your leadership on this that will demonstrate our fortitude in Iran’s Supreme Leader, for example, said, ‘‘This cancerous tumor of a state issue and on so many other issues. stopping him. With this measure, we To my dear friend, the ranking mem- should be removed from the region.’’ also set an example by serving notice ber of the International Relations Rafsanjani, the former Iranian leader to other bigoted world leaders that we Committee, the gentlewoman from will not tolerate racism and thinly who continues to hold significant influ- California (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN), thank veiled threats. ence, and who some mistakenly call a you for your strong support for this We should be more than happy to set moderate, has threatened Israel with resolution and for countless other aside any notion of prosecuting Presi- destruction by nuclear weapons, saying measures of importance to the world as dent Ahmadinejad under the Genocide that the use of even one nuclear bomb well as to the United States of Amer- Convention were the President to re- inside Israel will destroy everything, ica. nounce his previous positions on the while it will merely harm the Islamic Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Holocaust and on Israel. In the absence world. House Concurrent Resolution 21, a res- of such apologies, however, the admin- These are no idle threats, those are olution that I was proud to author, istration should initiate action that not just mere words and rhetoric. Iran along with Congressman MARK KIRK would result in the prosecution of continues to sponsor terrorist groups from Illinois. President Ahmadinejad for crimes like Hamas and Hezbollah who have Mr. Speaker, what do you do when under the genocide convention and to murdered scores of Israelis, they have you see injustice? What do you do when do so without delay. murdered Americans as well, as well as you see injustice? Well, as I told my I strongly support this resolution. I Jews who live outside of Israel, and children, you only have two choices urge all my colleagues to do likewise they have violated Israel’s territory, when you see injustice. You do noth- to send a message to Iran. and they continue to hold Israeli sol- ing, you walk away in the face of geno- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of diers hostage. cide, or someone else’s torment or un- my time. The existence of our Nation and just, unfair treatment, do nothing, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Israel are not subject to compromise wear blinders like most of the world, or yield myself such time as I may con- and the lives of Americans and Israelis you do something, do something in the sume. are not negotiable. face of injustice. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Indeed, in the wake of the Holocaust, Here we have the President of a sov- of H. Con. Res. 21, which denounces the the United Nations was founded to save ereign nation, a Member of the U.N., Iranian regime, its belligerent rhetoric succeeding generations from the Ahmadinejad from Iran, who says that and behavior, and urges the inter- scourge of war and to protect the dig- a fellow nation in the world, a member national community to hold it ac- nity and the worth of every person. The of the U.N., the state of Israel, should countable and prevent it from achiev- words and deeds of Ahmadinejad and be wiped off the face of the Earth, the ing its horrific goals. his cohorts violate Article 2, section 4 people killed. Not only is that a viola- As the U.S. and our allies attempt to of the U.N. Charter, which require all tion of the U.N. Charter, which, not prevent the radical Islamic regime in U.N. member states to ‘‘refrain . . . surprisingly, says one cannot, as a Iran from developing nuclear capabili- from the threat or use of force against member nation, advocate the death and ties, we should reflect on that regime’s the territorial integrity or political destruction of another member nation, vision of the future. While most people independence of any state.’’ it also violates the Geneva Convention desire to live in a world of freedom, of Their implicit demands for the death rules against incitement to genocide. liberty, of prosperity and of peace, of Jews violates the Genocide Conven- Lest one think that Mr. Ahmadinejad, a twisted, backward, lu- Iran’s rulers actively seek a world of tion, which states that those who com- natic, be some nonthreatening indi- oppression, of destruction, of war, a mit or incite genocide shall be pun- vidual crazy man who happens to talk world without Israel and without a ished, whether they are rulers, govern- about the death of millions of innocent United States of America. ment officials or private citizens. people, this is the head of a nation, a The Iranian leader Ahmadinejad fre- This resolution, offered by my friend sovereign nation with oil wealth and quently pushes for Israel’s destruction, and distinguished colleague, Mr. ROTH- an army and with a stated goal of ac- saying that this sovereign state should MAN of New Jersey, and Mr. KIRK of Il- quiring nuclear weapons to use to be wiped off the map, calling it a dis- linois, calls for the U.N. Security Coun- carry out his homicidal, genocidal, lu- graceful blot on the face of the Islamic cil to charge Ahmadinejad with vio- natic delusions of wiping out the State world, as Ambassador Watson pointed lating those binding documents and for of Israel. out, and proclaiming that anybody who the Council to consider stronger meas- So we must take his threats seri- recognized Israel will burn in the fire ures to prevent Iran from obtaining the ously. Just as so many say in the his- of the Islamic Nation’s fury. nuclear weapons that it could use to tory of the 20th century as we review On June 3, Ahmadinejad stated, threaten and to attack Israel and the it, we should have taken Hitler’s ‘‘With God’s help, the countdown but- world. threats more seriously and not just dis- ton for the destruction of [Israel] has Therefore, I strongly urge my col- regarded him as some lunatic who been pushed.’’ When Ahmadinejad calls leagues to adopt this very serious reso- couldn’t do anything about his threats. for the destruction of the Jewish state, lution and reaffirm our resolve to end So we have asked the United Nations, let us be clear, he is calling for the the Iranian threat. we are asking them through this reso- genocide of Jews. That is why he has Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of lution to enforce its own rules against continued to cast doubt on the veracity my time. the incitement of the destruction of a of the Holocaust, calling it a ‘‘myth.’’ Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, how member nation of the U.N.. His despicable comments cheapen the much time do we have left? What is happening at the U.N.? suffering of millions of Jews, desecrate The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Today you have Indonesia, unbeliev- their memory and pave the way for an- tlewoman from California has 16 min- ably, standing in the way of a simple

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:55 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.043 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 resolution, simple statement of con- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Genocide, commonly known as the demnation against Ahmadinejad’s gen- congratulate Mr. ROTHMAN for a very Genocide Convention, defines genocide ocidal statement to destroy Israel. eloquent statement stating the purpose as, among other things, ‘‘the act of Why would Indonesia not support the of this resolution. killing members of a national, ethnic, rules of the United Nations? Why And with that, I’d like to yield such racial or religious group with the in- would not they not even stand silent, time as he may consume to the rank- tent to destroy in whole or in part the they are stopping the U.N. from an- ing member of our Middle East Sub- targeted group.’’ nouncing its resolution against committee, Mr. PENCE of Indiana. Now, let’s see if some of the state- Ahmadinejad’s genocidal statements. (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- ments by the leadership of the nation Why would Indonesia do that? What- mission to revise and extend his re- of Iran against the people of Israel ever the reason, my friends, it’s wrong. marks.) qualify as calling upon the act of kill- Unless Indonesia understands clearly Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the ing members of a national, ethnic, ra- that it will pay a price in world opinion distinguished ranking member for cial or religious group with the intent and in economic matters and in polit- yielding and for her extraordinary to destroy in whole or in part that ical relations with the rest of the leadership on that area of the world group. world, perhaps it won’t move. But let about which I have some responsibil- Also, the Genocide Convention bans Indonesia know that this United States ities as the ranking Republican on the the conspiracy or incitement to com- House of Representatives, these Rep- Middle East Subcommittee. mit genocide and states that violators resentatives of the 320 million Amer- And like the gentlelady from Florida shall be punished ‘‘whether constitu- ican people, know what is wrong and (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN), I too wish to con- tionally responsible rulers, public offi- what is right. gratulate the principal author of H. cials or private individuals.’’ b 1615 Con. Res. 21. There is no greater or 133 member states of the U.N. have more eloquent advocate for that pre- ratified the Genocide Convention, in- It is wrong to call for the death and cious relationship between the free destruction of a nation. It is wrong to cluding Iran. peoples of the United States of Amer- Article II, section 4 of the U.N. char- call for the genocide of a people, and it ica and Israel than Congressman STEVE ter, also to which Iran has agreed, re- is wrong for any other nation to stand ROTHMAN of New Jersey. And I com- quires all member states of the United in the way of justice, and we won’t for- mend the gentleman for his leadership Nations ‘‘to refrain in their inter- get who helped us stop injustice and on this measure and would echo the national relations from the threat or who prevented us from calling for the gentlelady’s remarks about the force use of force against the territorial in- trial of Ahmadinejad before the inter- and eloquence of his presentation. And national criminal court and sanctions tegrity or political independence of upon Iran at the U.N. I will not seek to emulate that today, any state.’’ Why is it important for the United nor compete with it. Now, let’s get to the facts because States House of Representatives to But I will take a moment, Mr. Speak- that’s what the U.N. requires, that’s speak? Because we will not be silent in er, to reflect on the importance of this what the treaty requires, that’s what the face of this lunatic madman who resolution and the facts and the wis- the Genocide Convention requires, threatens us and threatens our allies. dom underpinning the need for Con- that’s what the U.N. charter requires. By the way, if you read the history of gress to be heard on the issue of calling Well, let’s start with October 26, 2005. the United States of America, we’ve on the United Nations Security Council Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad been standing up for Israel since its to charge Iranian President Mahmoud called for Israel to be ‘‘wiped off the founding. And in our founding, in the Ahmadinejad with violating the 1948 map,’’ and described Israel as a ‘‘dis- 1700s, if you read the history of all of Convention on the Prevention and Pun- graceful blot on the face of the Islamic our founders, they supported a Jewish ishment of the Crime of Genocide and world,’’ and declared that ‘‘anybody homeland in Palestine. From the 1700s the U.N. charter because of his calls for who recognizes Israel will burn in the in America up until today, long before the destruction of the state of Israel. fire of the Islamic nation’s fury.’’ the Holocaust of the mid-20th century, The United Nations, in a very real 12 December 2006, that same leader, back in the 1700s, Americans believed sense, was formed when history failed. Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, that the Jews should be returned to History and the international institu- addressed a Holocaust Denial Con- their homeland. And now this lunatic tions on the planet failed to prevent ference in Tehran and said that Israel in Iran wants to wipe out this nation. barbaric action by fascist Nazi and would ‘‘soon be wiped out.’’ And Israel is not just a sentimental Axis powers against the free world. 15 December 2000, Iranian Supreme favorite. Israel happens to be Amer- And in every sense, genocide, the geno- Leader Ali Khamene’i stated that ica’s number one strategic military, cide that we saw perpetrated by the ‘‘Iran’s stance has always been clear on economic ally in the entire Middle Germans against indigenous Jewish this ugly phenomenon’’ referring to East. People say, well, you know Iraq, people and other ethnic populations, Israel as the ugly phenomenon. He and we won’t get into that debacle at the genocide perpetrated by certain went on to say, ‘‘We have repeatedly the moment, what it’s costing us in Japanese forces on mainland China, said that this cancerous tumor of a troops and our military, 150,000 troops. was part and parcel of the reason for state should be removed from the re- If the state of Israel did not exist with the formation of the United Nations. gion.’’ its powerful, pro-Western military, And therefore the United Nations char- Iran, as we know, has aggressively freedom of speech, freedom of religion, ter and the aforementioned Treaty on pursued a clandestine effort to arm tolerating all peoples in the region, the Prevention and Punishment of the itself with nuclear weapons. Iran funds, how many more troops would we have Crime of Genocide are all tied up one trains and supports terrorist groups, to have in the Middle East if Israel with another. including Hamas and Hezbollah, which didn’t exist? Another 100,000, 200,000 And so for this Congress, as the legis- have murdered Americans, Israelis and Americans? We don’t have to. lature of that nation which sits on the non-Israeli Jews, and seeks to destroy Our ally, the state of Israel, is there Security Council, to call on the United Israel. for America, as it has been ever since Nations to live up to its historic com- 14 December 2001, the President of its founding: military, intelligence, mitment to prevent and confront geno- Iran’s Expediency Council and former economic. cide is, as we say in Indiana, not a leader of Iran, Ali Rafsanjani, threat- So for so many reasons, legal, moral, stretch. This is at the very essence of ened Israel with nuclear destruction military, national security for the what the United Nations was created saying, and I quote, ‘‘if one day the Is- United States, we cannot let this mad- to do, and the need for action by the lamic world is also equipped with man Ahmadinejad threaten America’s United Nations Security Council when weapons like those that Israel now pos- greatest ally, the only Western democ- one considers the facts in this case sesses, then the imperialist strategy racy in the entire Middle East. truly speak for themselves. And let me will reach a standstill because the use I urge my colleagues to support this lay those facts out. of even one nuclear bomb inside Israel resolution, and I urge Indonesia to do The 1948 Convention on the Preven- will destroy everything, while it will what is right and join with us. tion and Punishment of the Crime of merely harm the Islamic world.’’

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His dedication to peace and to attack on Iran, and because the Inter- made by the leaders of a sovereign na- justice is something that is admirable. national Atomic Energy Agency has tion that is in a headlong pursuit to I share his dedication to the survival not established that Iran is developing obtain nuclear weapons, and has, by and the security of the State of Israel. nuclear weapons and because we went international consensus, already ob- At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would to war against Iraq on the basis of mis- tained missile technology that could like to ask unanimous consent to in- information, disinformation, and be- deliver such weapons within the the- clude a New York Times translation of cause I stand for peaceful resolution of ater of the Middle East. the text of President Ahmadinejad’s all international disputes in the Middle History teaches no truth more clear- speech, a translation by the Middle East, in the region, and because I do ly than this: nations should take ty- East Media Research Institute of his share the concern that Israel would be rants at their word. For the United speech, articles relating to an analysis in peril, which is why I did the re- States of America to fail to call on the of the speech, and the words that were search. I did the research. That is the institution of the United Nations to used by Virginia Tilley of Johannes- basis of my wanting to submit a trans- take the tyrants in Iran at their word burg, South Africa and by Erash Narsi lation. would be a grievous historical error written on the 18th of January 2007. Now, there is an old saying ‘‘much is and one for which future generations of b 1630 lost in translation,’’ and if there is so Americans like those injured soldiers much riding on this resolution, it that I toured through the Capitol ear- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there would appear to me that the prudent lier this afternoon will likely have to objection to the request of the gen- approach to take would be to read a pay. tleman from Ohio? translation from Farsi to English. And This resolution, authored by Mr. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I have two such translations to offer ROTHMAN from New Jersey and Mr. reserving the right to object, I would this Congress if anyone is interested. KIRK from Illinois, strongly condemns inquire, is the gentleman inserting into Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, will the Iranian leader Mahmoud the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a speech by gentleman yield? Ahmadinejad’s offensive remarks, con- Ahmadinejad? Mr. KUCINICH. Of course, I will yield temptible statements, and reprehen- Mr. KUCINICH. If the gentlewoman to my friend from New Jersey. sible policies directed at the destruc- will yield, as part of this debate, that Mr. ROTHMAN. My friend, you re- tion of Israel; calls on the United Na- is correct. ferred to a translation of a speech. The tion’s Security Council to take up Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I was just ask- offenses of Ahmadinejad are many. And charges against Ahmadinejad for vio- ing if you are putting in the CONGRES- three separate remarks on three sepa- lating the 1948 Convention on the Pre- SIONAL RECORD a speech by rate occasions calling for the destruc- vention and Punishment of the Crime Ahmadinejad. tion of the state of Israel, does the gen- of Genocide and article II, section 4 of Mr. KUCINICH. Yes. The text from tleman have translations of each of the United Nations charter. the New York Times, a translation. those three separate remarks calling It also calls on the Security Council Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, for the genocidal destruction of the and all member states of the United this resolution is calling state of Israel? Nations to consider stronger measures Ahmadinejad’s comments akin to geno- Mr. KUCINICH. Reclaiming my time, to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear cide, calling for the destruction of the Mr. Speaker, I have pretty thorough weapons, which would both be in viola- State of Israel, and calling for the wip- translations that I would like to pro- tion of nuclear non-proliferation trea- ing out of millions of people because ceed to speak to. ties and give them the potential to they are Jews. And I object to having Mr. ROTHMAN. Do you have them, of eliminate Israel. this person’s words be placed in the all three? And it reaffirms, of course, the un- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, the record of Mr. KUCINICH. I am going to proceed wavering strategic partnership and the United States of America, of the specifically with the comments, if I close friendship between the United people’s House, and I object. may. Everything that I have relates to States and Israel, and reasserts the With all due respect to the gen- this resolution, my good friend. And I steadfast commitment of the United tleman, he may object to the resolu- am going to proceed now, and then I States to defend the right of Israel to tion and speak against it, but I object will yield again, certainly. I just want exist as a free and democratic and Jew- to having Ahmadinejad’s speech being to make sure we can continue this. ish state. inserted into the RECORD at the same I want to proceed with quotes from The time for this resolution has time that the gentleman is speaking this resolution. I am just going to stay come. I commend the gentleman from against this resolution. very closely to this resolution because New Jersey (Mr. ROTHMAN) for his bold So I do object. this is what we are debating, a resolu- leadership, and I pledge my strong sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objec- tion before the House that calls on the port and urge all of my colleagues to tion is heard. Security Council to charge Iranian make this strong and deafening state- The gentleman from Ohio is recog- President Ahmadinejad with violating ment that this Congress and this Na- nized. the 1948 Convention on the Prevention tion will take tyrants at their word, Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, the pur- and Punishment of the Crime of Geno- and we will call on the United Nations pose of this insertion, which is from cide and the United Nations Charter today to live up to their charter. the New York Times, printed in a because of his calls for the destruction Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I newspaper of general circulation, is to of the State of Israel, something that I would like to yield the balance of our be able to clarify that the quotes that obviously would find abhorrent and re- time to Ambassador Watson. And I are cited in the resolution are either pugnant if he said that. And I started thank Mr. PENCE for his eloquent mistranslated or out of context, and I to do research on this, and I am just statement. think that should be something that calling it to your attention. Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I will would be of interest. With respect to the quote that he yield then the rest of my time to the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, if said that Israel should be wiped off the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. DENNIS the gentleman would further yield, I map, that is what the quote was, I have KUCINICH. understand if that is what you would seen, from translations in the New Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I want like to use to make the connection. York Times and the Middle East Re- to thank the gentlelady from Cali- Mr. KUCINICH. Reclaiming my time, search Institute that this speech that fornia (Ms. WATSON) and Ms. ROS- Mr. Speaker, this is not my trans- Ahmadinejad gave on October 26, 2005, LEHTINEN. lation. This is a translation from the does not call for Israel to be wiped off And I want to begin by stating that New York Times Tehran Bureau of this the map. the sponsor of this resolution, Mr. speech, and that is what I wanted to Now, H. Con. Res. 21 states that he ROTHMAN, is a person of great heart submit in the RECORD, because this de- has called for Israel to be wiped off the and compassion, someone who I admire bate, even if unintentional, could be map. But according to the Middle East and am proud to serve with in this Con- used as still another cause for a U.S. Research Institute, it is more correctly

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:55 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.046 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 translated as ‘‘eliminated from the change? When they say the ‘‘Zionist re- would soon see the destruction of pages of history.’’ And when taken in gime’’ or the ‘‘Zionist entity’’ must be Israel. And I say to my friend from full context, here is what the quote abolished, they are usually referring to Ohio, I know you have the best inten- says: ‘‘This regime that is occupying the country of Israel? tions. Qods,’’ or Jerusalem, ‘‘must be elimi- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, to re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nated from the pages of history.’’ He is spond to my friend, if that is what he time of the gentleman from Ohio has talking about the regime. meant, then we have cause for great expired. Now, H. Con. Resolution 21 accuses concern. However, in one of the articles Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I ask President Ahmadinejad of saying that I wanted to submit so that Congress unanimous consent for an additional 3 Israel, and these are awful quotes if he could see it, it says, and I quote, ‘‘What minutes to be divided equally between said it, it is horrible, that Israel is a did Ahmadinejad actually say? To Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. ROTHMAN and ‘‘disgraceful blot on the face of the Is- quote his exact words in Farsi,’’ and myself, and I would yield to Mr. ROTH- lamic world.’’ However, the New York then they give the quote, ‘‘that passage MAN, then Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, then I Times translates this section of the will mean nothing to most people but will close. speech as saying, ‘‘Our dear Imam tar- one word might ring a bell: ‘regime.’ It The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there geted the heart of the world oppressor is the word ‘regime’ pronounced just objection to the request of the gen- in his struggle, meaning the occupying like the English word with an extra tleman from Ohio? regime. I have no doubt that the new e-h sound at the end. Ahmadinejad did Hearing none, we will have 3 addi- wave that has started in Palestine, and not refer to Israel the country or Israel tional minutes of debate, divided we witness it in the Islamic world too, the land mass but the Israeli regime. equally between the gentleman from will eliminate this disgraceful stain That is a vastly significant distinction Ohio and the gentlewoman from Flor- from the Islamic world.’’ as one cannot wipe a regime off the ida. Now, I object to anyone’s putting the map.’’ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I word ‘‘disgraceful’’ in connection with Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, will the thank the gentleman for asking for Israel. However, he did not say, he gentleman yield? this time. wasn’t talking about the people of Mr. KUCINICH. I would be glad to I want to be clear about my objection Israel, the nation, he was talking about have my friend respond and also for of putting Ahmadinejad’s statements the regime. Mr. ROTHMAN to respond. in the RECORD. Mr. KUCINICH has an op- Here again is the quote that is in- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I will re- portunity, as a Member of this House, cluded in this resolution: ‘‘Anybody spond again. It proves nothing because to clear up the record, as he has point- who recognizes Israel will burn in the the fact is that if you are just looking ed out in his statements, and put in fire of the Islamic nation’s fury.’’ at etymology, it may make sense. But those remarks on his own. I would hate Look, I recognize Israel and I am not if you look at usage in the Middle East, to have Ahmadinejad’s statements be interested in that kind of condemna- the Arab and Iranian people who wish included as a part of the record in this tion. But H. Con. Res. 21 accuses Presi- the State of Israel eliminated have, part of the debate where we are saying dent Ahmadinejad of declaring that since 1947 or 1948, referred to Israel ei- that he is a despot. He is a person who anybody who recognized Israel will ther as the ‘‘Zionist regime’’ or the denies the Holocaust existence, who burn in the fire of the Islamic nations’ ‘‘Zionist entity.’’ And you can look has called for Israel’s destruction, and fury. However, in two separate trans- back at the rhetoric of 1967 when they to be mincing about with words and lations, it is clear that Ahmadinejad is lined up the troops and they said all translations, I know the gentleman referring to the Israeli regime. the Jews will be killed. They talked from Ohio’s motives are clear. He is The New York Times translation: about the Zionist regime or the Zionist not saying that he is calling for Israel’s ‘‘Anyone who recognizes this regime entity being eliminated. They weren’t destruction, but I think that any inter- because of the pressure of the world op- talking about regime change; they pretation of Ahmadinejad’s words and pressor, or because of naivete or self- were talking about genocide. deeds would clearly say that that is ishness, will be eternally disgraced and Mr. ROTHMAN. Will the gentleman Ahmadinejad’s motives. will burn in the fury of the Islamic na- yield? 1645 tions.’’ Mr. KUCINICH. Yes. b The Middle East Media Research In- Mr. ROTHMAN. First of all, a lot of So I would not like his statements to stitute translation reads: If someone is these statements occurred in the cap- be made a part of the record in this under the pressure of hegemonic ital of Iran during the World Without part of the discussion, but he, as a power,’’ the West, ‘‘and understands Zionism Conference. Zionism is a his- Member of Congress, is free to clear the that something is wrong, or he is toric movement of returning the Jews record, as he points out, and put naive, or he is an egotist and his hedo- to their Biblical homeland where they Ahmadinejad’s words on his own time nism leads him to recognize the Zionist were expelled for thousands of years. in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. regime, he should know that he will So when they have a conference for a With that, Mr. Speaker, I would be burn in the fire of Islamic Ummah,’’ world without Zionism and in that con- glad to yield my remaining time to Mr. nation . . . ference say that the Zionist regime ROTHMAN. So what he is calling for is regime will be wiped off the map, one could The SPEAKER pro tempore. The change, according to these trans- reasonably understand that there time of the gentlewoman from Florida lations. According to these trans- would be no more Zionism, no Jewish has previously expired. lations, he is calling for regime change. state, because that is what Zionism is, Mr. ROTHMAN. I thank the Speaker, He is not calling for the destruction of no Jewish state in the Middle East. By the gentlelady from Florida, and the Israel. Now, I am just going on the the way, the Middle East, which is a gentleman from Ohio. basis of a New York Times translation. sea of Islamic regimes. A sea of Islamic The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, will the regimes. Israel’s offense is having the tleman will suspend. gentleman yield? nerve to exist as a non-Islamic regime. The gentleman from Ohio actually Mr. KUCINICH. I will yield to my But I ask the gentleman for trans- has the time. friend. lations of the other matters that came Mr. KUCINICH. What I had said in Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, is the before the U.N. Namely, on December my unanimous consent was Ms. ROS- gentleman aware that it is standard 12 of 2006, during a conference in Iran LEHTINEN and Mr. ROTHMAN, then I was usage in the Government of Iran and in denying the Holocaust, Ahmadinejad going to be last. That was the UC. many of the Arab regimes that since said Israel would soon be wiped out. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The they will not say the word ‘‘Israel,’’ Not the Labor Government of Israel or Chair interpreted the gentleman’s re- they refer to Israel as the Zionist enti- the Likud Government of Israel, but quest such that he would have 11⁄2 min- ty or the Zionist regime so that when Israel would be wiped out. And then utes and the gentlewoman from Florida they say the ‘‘Zionist regime,’’ they again just a few weeks ago on Sunday, would have 11⁄2 minutes. That is the are not necessarily calling for regime June 2, Ahmadinejad said the world order of the House.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:11 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.049 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6605 Mr. KUCINICH. Then I yield 30 sec- cist dictators made bold claims of impending students circled the Embassy of the Soviet onds to my friend from New Jersey violence and we ignored them to our own Union to the sound of shofars, then moved on (Mr. ROTHMAN). peril. to the Department of State for a vigorous Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, the The world should not ignore these words of discussion, and finally arrived in Lafayette Park in front of the White House for a rally gentleman is afraid that because at an aggression. Today, we call on UN member na- addressed by Members of Congress and the anti-Zionism ‘‘World without Zionism’’ tions to call out Ahmadinejad, to condemn reading of an Appeal to Conscience; conference, Ahmadinejad said, ‘‘Wipe these statements, and to work together to pre- Whereas Birnbaum and his student steer- Israel off the map.’’ We are quibbling vent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. ing committee organized approximately thir- over whether he said on another occa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ty events in SSSJ’s first two years to awak- sion, wipe the Israel regime, Zionist re- question is on the motion offered by en the Jewish community in New York and gime off the map and on a third occa- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. beyond to the plight of Soviet Jews; Whereas Birnbaum’s important New York sion said, the world would soon see the WATSON) that the House suspend the marches and rallies in the 1960s were the in- destruction of Israel. The gentleman rules and agree to the concurrent reso- strumental precursors of the great Soli- thinks there is ambiguity there. lution, H. Con. Res. 21, as amended. darity events of the 1970s organized by the This is a regime in Iran sending The question was taken. Greater New York Conference on Soviet troops and equipment, killing our sol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Jewry under the direction of Malcolm diers in Iraq, building nuclear weapons, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Hoenlein, the founding director; threatening to kill our number one in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Whereas Birnbaum has testified before ally, the State of Israel, and he doesn’t Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, committees of the House of Representatives want the U.N. to look into it to con- on that I demand the yeas and nays. and the Senate and the Helsinki Commis- demn them? I think the gentleman is The yeas and nays were ordered. sion; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Whereas Birnbaum advocated utilizing eco- wrong. nomic leverage at a Congressional hearing as Mr. KUCINICH. If, in fact, that’s ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the early as May 1965; what he said, then of course the U.N. Chair’s prior announcement, further Whereas Birnbaum worked closely in the should look into it. But I think we proceedings on this question will be early 1970s with Senator Henry Jackson, who should look into whether or not he said postponed. introduced legislation linking United States that. And again, I offered to submit, f trade benefits and capital flow to the Soviet but was denied a unanimous consent, Union with increased Soviet emigration; HONORING THE LIFE OF JACOB the text of his speech, and a trans- Whereas Birnbaum was one of the most BIRNBAUM persistent of those individuals who fought lation by Nazila Fathi in the New York Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I move to for passage of the Jackson-Vanik amend- Times Tehran Bureau of the speech. ment to allow Soviet Jews and other East This is from the New York Times. And suspend the rules and agree to the reso- European Jews to escape oppression and reli- they certainly have never been accused lution (H. Res. 137) honoring the life gious, cultural, and communal extinction in of any kind of propaganda against and six decades of public service of the Soviet bloc; Israel. Jacob Birnbaum and especially his Whereas Birnbaum conducted a number of So I would say that it is important commitment freeing Soviet Jews from campaigns with Presidents and Congress for for us to look at this. And I don’t think religious, cultural, and communal ex- the protection of Soviet Jewish underground it is an unreasonable request that we tinction, as amended. self-education groups and organized a delega- The Clerk read the title of the resolution of the Synagogue Council of America to should look at exactly what this person meet with the Deputy Secretary of State in said so we will know what the appro- tion. 1985; priate course of action is to take. The text of the resolution is as fol- Whereas Birnbaum received the Prophet in I stand for peace. I stood before this lows: Our Time Award in 1974 on the tenth anni- Congress and challenged the war H. RES. 137 versary of the SSSJ; against Iraq when very few people were Whereas Jacob Birnbaum was born on De- Whereas Birnbaum received the Yeshiva willing to do that because I questioned cember 10, 1926, and December 10 is Inter- University Community Service Award in 1988 whether or not Iraq did have weapons national Human Rights Day; and the Freedom Award in 2004 from the Whereas Birnbaum performed relief work Manhattan Beach Jewish Center; of mass destruction. I am questioning Whereas Birnbaum was honored in 2004 by whether or not this person is trying to with victims of Nazi and Soviet totali- tarianism from 1946 through 1951, then the Conference of Presidents of Major Amer- destroy Israel. If he is, then I certainly worked with the disintegrating Jewish com- ican Jewish Organizations on the 40th anni- support my friend’s concerns. munities of North Africa in the mid-1950s versary of the initiation of the Soviet Jewry Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, and early 1960s; movement; I am a proud cosponsor of to day’s resolution Whereas, in 1964, Birnbaum moved to New Whereas during the 1990s Birnbaum was en- which calls for the United Nations to take ac- York and founded the Student Struggle for gaged in a number of interventions in the tion to uphold one of its most important con- Soviet Jewry (SSSJ) on April 27 of that year; former Soviet republics of Central Asia, es- Whereas four days later Birnbaum orga- pecially Uzbekistan; and ventions—the Convention of Genocide. With Whereas Birnbaum continues to assist in- the violence of the Holocaust just a few years nized approximately 1,000 students who marched for four hours in front of the Mis- stitutions for the Jewish education of former behind them, the members of the United Na- sion to the United Nations of the Soviet Soviet Jews as part of his ‘‘Let My People tions in 1948 established a convention to pre- Union on May 1, 1964, to begin the direct ac- Know’’ campaign: Now, therefore, be it vent such atrocities from ever happening tion public struggle for Soviet Jewry; Resolved, That the House of Representa- again. Whereas the SSSJ utilized nonviolent tives honors the life and six decades of public There is much talk at the UN about pre- methods, including marches, rallies, publica- service of Jacob Birnbaum and especially his venting war and genocide but unfortunately tion of extensive educational materials, and commitment to freeing Soviet Jews from re- there is little action. The Iranian President has meetings with government officials, to orga- ligious, cultural, and communal extinction. called for a UN member nation to be ‘‘wiped nize and activate students to take direct ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- off the map.’’ Do we have any doubt that the tion in the cause of freeing Soviet Jews trapped behind the Iron Curtain, utilizing ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from UN would sanction the Israeli Prime Minister if the slogan ‘‘Let My People Go’’; California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- the positions were reversed? Whereas, on April 4, 1965, Birnbaum orga- tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- The Iranian president and the Ayatollahs’ nized the Jericho March, in which students LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. supreme wish is the destruction of Israel and encircled the Soviet Mission and sounded The Chair recognizes the gentle- all her people. They have not tried to mask shofars from all around the building and pro- woman from California. this goal—they doubt the holocaust of the past ceeded to rally at the United Nations; and make plans for a holocaust of the future. Whereas, on April 12, 1965, petitions were GENERAL LEAVE Ahmadinejad has even gone as far as spec- presented at the United Nations’s Isaiah Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask Wall; unanimous consent that all Members ulating that the collateral damage of attacking Whereas Birnbaum organized a Jericho Israel with nuclear weapons would be worth Ride to Washington, DC, on May 20, 1965, may have 5 legislative days to revise the cost to the Muslim world. For a regime where he and the first SSSJ chairman Rabbi and extend their remarks and include that is developing nuclear capabilities, these Shlomo Riskin met with senior Soviet dip- extraneous material on the resolution are truly dangerous words. In the 1930’s fas- lomat Anatoly Myshkov, and thereafter the under consideration.

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For decades, Mr. Birnbaum has been These earlier experiences fueled his I would first like to commend our at the forefront of the nonviolent later passion to mobilize American distinguished colleague, Mr. NADLER of struggle for Soviet Jewry, establishing Jewry in the drive to rescue Jews from New York, for introducing this resolu- the Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry, oppression in the Soviet Union. tion. The resolution before the House and organizing marches, rallies and In the mid 1950s and early 1960s, he honors one man, but it also honors all publication of educational materials became involved in assisting people that he symbolizes in the name of aimed at freeing Jews trapped in the from the disintegrating Jewish commu- human rights and freedom of worship. Soviet Union. nities of North Africa caught up in the Before the Holocaust, the Jewish Mr. Birnbaum worked closely with struggles of the host countries for inde- population of the Society Union num- Members of the United States Con- pendence from France and in the perse- bered 5 million. After the war, only 2 gress, testified at congressional hear- cution of the Jews of North Africa million remained. The pain of these ings and consistently pushed for the after the independence of Israel. Holocaust survivors was compounded. United States to use our economic le- His activism did not end then. After They became the targets of a ruthless verage against the Soviet Union to traveling to the United States, he de- and systematic campaign to strip them pressure that country so they could cided to create a national student orga- of their communal rights and Jewish allow Soviet Jews and other East Euro- nization to activate the grass roots of identity. pean Jews to escape the oppression of a the American Jewish community. Set- This resolution pays tribute to a re- religious and cultural nature in the So- tling in New York, in 1964, he set up his markable man who stood up for these viet Union. Throughout the decades, first student committee. Then he con- victims of brutality. Jacob Birnbaum Mr. Birnbaum’s persistence and com- centrated on building a student core at launched an effort, which turned into a mitment to human rights and religious Yeshiva University. Mr. Birnbaum groundswell, to protest the Soviet freedom have been invaluable in free- named the new organization the Stu- Union’s abhorrent efforts to extinguish ing Soviet Jews and preserving their dent Struggle for Soviet Jewry, known the religious, cultural and communal religious and cultural heritage. familiarly as the SSSJ. Finally, he called a national founding identity of the Jewish people. Mr. Birnbaum’s commitment to this meeting at Columbia University on His movement began in 1964 as a cause has not diminished to this day. April 27, 1964, followed by a large stu- humble yet bold student group orga- He continues to help Jewish edu- dent demonstration 4 days later on the nized to march on the Soviet Union to cational institutions and former Soviet Soviet holiday May Day in front of the the United Nations. Over the years, the Jews even today. And Mr. NADLER’s Soviet United Nations Mission. The au- group conducted rallies in New York resolution before us honors Mr. thoritative Center for Jewish History and Washington, circulated petitions, Birnbaum and his years of public serv- has listed the demonstration as the be- and used every possible means to keep ice. I urge Members to support this im- ginning of the public struggle for the world attention on the plight of the So- portant resolution. viet Jews. This social activism snow- freedom of Soviet Jews. With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the Many consider this action as the rea- balled into the solidarity marches of balance of my time. son to consider Mr. Birnbaum the fa- the 1970s that gathered millions of indi- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 10 ther of the movement to liberate So- viduals to fight for the cause. minutes to the gentleman from New viet Jewry. Indeed, the evidence sup- Birnbaum also worked with the au- York (Mr. NADLER). ports this notion. Throughout the rest thors of the historic Jackson-Vanik Mr. NADLER. I thank the gentlelady of the 1960s, under his direction, the amendment to help free Soviet Jews for her support, and I thank Ms. ROS- Student Struggle continued working looking to emigrate. In this way, he LEHTINEN for her support. full time in response to the oppression Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my helped to elevate the movement so that of Soviet Jews. the U.S. Federal Government had to colleagues to join me in supporting As we know, the Bolshevik Resolu- pay attention and to act. But his dog- House Resolution 137, a resolution to tion in Russia led to the imprisonment ged and determined work continued, honor the life and six decades of public of Soviet Jews behind the Iron Curtain. even as the Soviet bloc crumbled and service of Jacob Birnbaum, known Jewish culture, Jewish religion and anti-Semitism flared in incidents more familiarly as Jacob Birnbaum, es- Jewish communal life were forcibly ex- across the region. Mr. Birmbaum con- pecially his commitment freeing So- tinguished under the Soviet regime, tinues to work with educational insti- viet Jews from religious, cultural and which also indulged in numerous anti- tutions for former Jews as part of the communal extinction. Semitic actions. ‘‘Let My People Know’’ campaign. It is fitting that Jacob Birnbaum was Even after Stalin’s death, the Soviet Through the years, Jacob Birnbaum born on December 10, which is also kingdom of fear abated only slightly. has received numerous honors for his International Human Rights Day. This The Cold War effectively continued to services to mankind. He deserves this past December, Mr. Birnbaum cele- cut off the Jews of Russia and Eastern further accolade on behalf of a grateful brated his 80th birthday. It is time for Europe from their fellow Jews in the Congress for engaging so energetically this body to honor the life and work, West, and almost all expressions of in a cause that we have long supported, the 60 years of public service of this re- Jewish religion and culture continued helping to free Soviet Jews from op- markable human rights activist. I am to be prohibited. pression and to help them thrive. very proud to call him a fellow New Nevertheless, expressions of outrage To Jews in Russia and the former So- Yorker. began to accumulate in the early 1960s, viet Republic, the name Jacob Jacob Birnbaum was born in Ger- with a few pioneers leading the way. Birnbaum refers not only to one dedi- many, and during World War II, his Shortly after the initial organizing by cated man but to the very cause of family fled the Nazis and settled in the Jacob Birnbaum, the major Jewish or- freedom itself. United Kingdom. Throughout the war, ganizations met in Washington, D.C., I support this resolution and urge my the Birnbaum family knew the plight and established the American Con- colleagues to do the same. of Jews, especially their own relatives, ference on Soviet Jewry. The SSSJ Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of under the Nazis. His personal experi- that Mr. Birnbaum had established my time. ence with the horrors of evil sparked functioned as its handbook said, to mo- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I the activism of Jacob Birnbaum. bilize a tidal wave of public opinion. yield myself such time as I may con- Beginning in 1946, following the end After the mass arrests of young Jew- sume. of the war, 19-year-old Jacob Birnbaum ish dissidents on June 15, 1970, and the

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Mr. Speaker, I activist Malcolm Hoenlein, initiated America to meet with the Deputy Sec- have no further requests for time, and the profoundly important Solidarity retary of State and the Department’s I yield back the balance of my time. Day marches, modeled after Jacob Human Rights Director, Warren Zim- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I have no Birnbaum’s Jericho, Redemption, and mermann, in September 1985. further requests for time, and I yield Exodus marches and rallies of the Mr. Birnbaum’s vision was partially back the balance of my time. 1960s. Mr. Hoenlein is now the Execu- realized with Malcolm Hoenlein’s Soli- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tive Vice Chairman of the Conference darity Rallies in New York, and, fi- question is on the motion offered by of Presidents of Major American Jew- nally, by the great national rally in the gentlewoman from California (Ms. ish Organizations. Of great significance Washington on December 7, 1987, on the WATSON) that the House suspend the was the creation in 1970 of the Union of eve of President Gorbachev’s meeting rules and agree to the resolution, H. Councils for Soviet Jews, a coalition of with President Reagan. Res. 137, as amended. non-established regional groups, under Finally, in 1990, the Kremlin con- The question was taken; and (two- the chairmanship of Dr. Louis Rosen- ceded to all the pressure and permitted thirds being in the affirmative) the blum, with whom Jacob Birnbaum a mass emigration, which has now to- rules were suspended and the resolu- worked for many years. taled more than 2 million people, about tion, as amended, was agreed to. Mr. Hoenlein has publicly stated that 1 million to Israel and 1 million else- A motion to reconsider was laid on he considers Mr. Birnbaum ‘‘the father where, mostly to the United States. the table. of the Soviet Jewry movement.’’ Simi- This was no small accomplishment. f lar statements have been made by And many people played a role in mak- other major public figures such as Dr. ing it happen. CALLING ON GOVERNMENT OF Meir Rosenne, who worked closely with In addition to the courageous work of UGANDA AND LORD’S RESIST- Mr. Birnbaum in the early formative Mr. Birnbaum, tribute ought to be paid ANCE ARMY TO RECOMMIT TO period of 1964 to 1967. Dr. Rosenne later to the many pioneers and the other na- POLITICAL SOLUTION IN NORTH- became Israel’s Ambassador to France tional organizations which fought so ERN UGANDA and then to the United States. Sir Mar- strenuously for the liberation of Soviet Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I move to tin Gilbert, the official British histo- Jews: suspend the rules and agree to the con- rian of Winston Churchill and his Morris Abram, U.S. Human Rights current resolution (H. Con. Res. 80) times, has made a similar statement. Commissioner; Dr. Moshe Deeter, the calling on the Government of Uganda In May, 1965, Mr. Birnbaum was the scholar whose research fueled the early and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) first person to testify before a congres- movement; former Justice Arthur to recommit to a political solution to sional committee on the importance of Goldberg; the distinguished theologian, the conflict in northern Uganda and to utilizing economic leverage on the Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Heschel; Senator recommence vital peace talks, and urg- Kremlin to secure the liberation of So- Jacob Javits; NASA scientist Dr. Louis ing immediate and substantial support viet Jews. When the late Senator Rosenblum of the Cleveland Committee for the ongoing peace process from the Henry Jackson initiated the legislation on Soviet Anti-Semitism; and Elie United States and the international which finally resulted in the passage of Wiesel, whose book, ‘‘The Jews of Si- community, as amended. the Jackson-Vanik Amendment in 1974, lence’’ was so influential. The Clerk read the title of the con- Mr. Birnbaum worked closely with the Many organizations also played an current resolution. director of Senator Jackson’s office, important role, and I will name them The text of the concurrent resolution Dorothy Fosdick, and, of course, with in my extended remarks. is as follows: his other aide, Richard Perle, who Following the collapse of the Soviet H. CON. RES. 80 played a major role in the initiation regime, Mr. Birnbaum spent a substan- Whereas for over two decades, the Govern- and development of the legislation. tial part of the 1990s in combating anti- ment of Uganda has been engaged in an The idea of placing economic pres- Semitic manifestations in former So- armed conflict with the Lord’s Resistance sure on Communist states to increase viet Central Asia, mostly in Army (LRA) that has resulted in up to emigration played a key role in soft- Uzbekistan, intervening through the 200,000 deaths from violence and disease and ening up the Kremlin regimes to make State Department and enlisting Mal- the displacement of more than 1,600,000 civil- possible the Soviet Jewry demand of colm Hoenlein’s aid in engaging the ians from eastern and northern Uganda; ‘‘Let My People Go.’’ For the first Uzbek Ambassador in Washington. Whereas former United Nations Undersec- retary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and time, there was legislation to put teeth In his 81st year, Mr. Birnbaum con- Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland into the previous congressional human- tinues to support groups engaged in the called the crisis in northern Uganda ‘‘the itarian resolutions. Jewish education of former Soviet biggest forgotten, neglected humanitarian From 1976 to 1986, Jacob Birnbaum Jews and their children. His dedication emergency in the world today’’; conducted annual Most Favored Nation to his beliefs remains as strong as ever. Whereas Joseph Kony, the leader of the campaigns, based on Jackson-Vanik, to For all these reasons, Mr. Speaker, LRA, and several of his associates have been pressure various countries, including the House of Representatives ought to indicted by the International Criminal Court Romania, to increase emigration and honor the life and six decades of public for war crimes and crimes against humanity, to release prisoners. He testified annu- including rape, murder, enslavement, sexual service of Jacob Birnbaum and espe- enslavement, and the forced recruitment of ally before both Senate and House cially his successful commitment to an estimated 66,000 children; Committees. freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cul- Whereas the LRA is a severe and repeat vi- In the latter 1970s, Mr. Birnbaum en- tural, and communal extinction. He is olator of human rights and has continued to larged his Soviet Jewry strategy. He a true hero. attack civilians and humanitarian aid work- expanded the slogan ‘‘Let My People I want to thank the gentleman from ers despite a succession of ceasefire agree- Go’’ by adding ‘‘Let My People Know.’’ California (Mr. LANTOS), chairman of ments; Let them know their heritage. The the Foreign Affairs Committee, for Whereas the Secretary of State has labeled Kremlin had pulverized Jewish reli- moving this resolution quickly through the LRA ‘‘vicious and cult-like’’ and des- ignates it as a terrorist organization under gious, cultural and community life, his committee. I would also like to the Immigration and Nationality Act; and, in the 1960s, the Soviet Jewish re- thank the gentlewoman from Cali- Whereas the 2006 Department of State resistance underground began to gen- fornia (Ms. WATSON) for managing the port on the human rights record of the Gov- erate Jewish self-education, cultural, consideration of this resolution today, ernment of Uganda found that ‘‘security

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Mr. Speaker, I ask and the Ugandan judiciary, to make women and children; unanimous consent that all Members sure both a lasting peace and real jus- Whereas in the 2004 Northern Uganda Cri- may have 5 legislative days to revise tice are achieved. sis Response Act (Public Law 108–283; 118 and extend their remarks and include The healing and the recovery of the Stat. 912), Congress declared its support for a extraneous material on the resolution Uganda people, particularly the chil- peaceful resolution of the conflict in north- under consideration. dren, from this tragic war, requires ern and eastern Uganda and called for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that we make their personal peace the United States and the international commu- priority right now. It is the only path nity to assist in rehabilitation, reconstruc- objection to the request of the gentle- tion, and demobilization efforts; woman from California? to lasting stability for northern Ugan- Whereas the Cessation of Hostilities Agree- There was no objection. da. That is why I urge the passage of ment, which was mediated by the Govern- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in this legislation, to put Uganda on a ment of Southern Sudan and signed by rep- strong support of this resolution, and I path to peace once again. resentatives of the Government of Uganda yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of and the LRA on August 20, 2006, and ex- sume. my time. tended on November 1, 2006, requires both Mr. Speaker, I first want to thank Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I parties to cease all hostile military and the distinguished gentleman from yield myself such time as I may con- media offensives and asks the Sudan People’s Liberation Army to facilitate the safe as- Georgia, Mr. HANK JOHNSON, for spon- sume. sembly of LRA fighters in designated areas soring this important and timely reso- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support for the duration of the peace talks; lution on the nightmarish conflict in of H. Con. Res. 80, which calls on the Whereas the Cessation of Hostilities Agree- northern Uganda. government of Uganda and the Lord’s ment expired on February 28, 2007, without Two decades of horrific battle be- Resistance Army, the LRA, to recom- ever having been fully implemented, and tween the Lord’s Resistance Army and mit to a political solution to the con- though the parties resumed peace talks on the Ugandan government have taken flict in northern Uganda by engaging April 26, 2007, and signed a preliminary up to 200,000 lives and displaced nearly in good faith negotiations, and it urges agreement on May 2, 2007, they have not yet arrived at a sustainable negotiated settle- 2 million civilians from their homes. support for the ongoing peace process ment and observers remain concerned that But the human tragedy in Uganda can- from the United States and the inter- hostilities between rebel and government not be simply represented but numbers national community. forces could resume; and statistics. It is about the daily As my good friend from California, Whereas a return to civil war would yield pain and terror of victims and their Ambassador Watson, has pointed out, disastrous results for the people of northern families. since 1986, northern Uganda has been Uganda and for regional stability, while Like other rebel forces that have embroiled in a vicious conflict which peace in Uganda will bolster the fragile Com- fought the tragic civil wars of Africa, pits the forces of Uganda President prehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan and Museveni against the rebel Lord’s Re- de-escalate tensions in the Democratic Re- the Lord’s Resistance Army built its public of the Congo; and ranks with child soldiers, both girls sistance Army, LRA, of Joseph Kony. Whereas continuing violence and insta- and boys, and used vicious and un- Kony claims to hold mystical powers bility obstruct the delivery of humanitarian speakable methods to alienate these and asserts that he has been guided by assistance to the people of northern Uganda children from their families and their God to protect the Acholi people of and impede national and regional trade, de- villages. Time and again, Uganda child northern Uganda who have been velopment and democratization efforts, and victims have been forced to commit marginalized by Museveni’s govern- counter-terrorism initiatives: Now, there- unthinkable acts, to kill their parents ment. However, it is the Acholi them- fore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the and other relatives before being ab- selves who have suffered disproportion- Senate concurring), That Congress— ducted themselves. ately at the hands of the LRA. (1) disapproves of the Lord’s Resistance Over two decades of war, more than The LRA, which has been designated Army (LRA) leadership’s inconsistent com- 30,000 children have been kidnapped as a terrorist group subject to the mitment to resolving the conflict in Uganda and faced a horrible fate, becoming ab- State Department Terrorist Exclusion peacefully; sorbed into the LRA. Meanwhile, tens List, moves in small, well-coordinated (2) urges the LRA and the Government of of thousands of terrified children leave groups from bases in southern Sudan Uganda to engage in good-faith negotiations their home villages each evening at and more recently in eastern Congo. to pursue a political solution to this conflict; (3) encourages all parties in the region to dusk and walk to distant towns to They hold no clear political agenda and immediately cease human rights violations avoid being kidnapped by the LRA and make no attempt to hold territory, but and address, within the context of a broader pressed into service. They are known in they mutilate, torture, murder, rape national reconciliation process in Uganda, Uganda as the ‘‘night commuters.’’ and loot with impunity. issues of accountability and impunity for Mr. Speaker, every parent in the The LRA has abducted more than those crimes against humanity already com- United States labors to reassure their 20,000 people, mostly children, Mr. mitted; young children that they are safe at Speaker, to work as laborers, soldiers (4) urges leaders on both sides of the con- home when sleeping in their own beds. and sex slaves. Children are forced to flict in Uganda to renounce any intentions the front lines, and those who do man- and halt any preparations to resume violence The greatest crime of the Lord’s Re- and to ensure that this message is clearly sistance Army is to take even this age to escape from the LRA find it dif- conveyed to armed elements under their con- basic right away from children and ficult, if not impossible, to return to trol; and families of northern Uganda. their villages after having been forced (5) calls on the Secretary of State, the Ad- While the LRA is responsible for the to commit atrocities in front of their ministrator of the United States Agency for overwhelming majority of violence and families. International Development, and the heads of abuse of children and their families, One of the most visible signs of the other similar governmental agencies and the government of Uganda also has collective trauma suffered by the peo- nongovernmental organizations within the been cited time and again for human ple of northern Uganda was pointed out international community to continue to augment efforts to alleviate the humanitarian rights violations. In August of last by Ambassador Watson, and this is the crisis in northern Uganda and to support a year, South Sudan’s President bro- ‘‘night commuter’’ phenomenon. At the peaceful resolution to this crisis by publicly kered a cessation of hostilities agree- peak of the conflict, over 20,000 chil- and forcefully reiterating the preceding de- ment between the government and the dren would walk up to 15 kilometers mands. rebel forces, but the accord broke down from their village to the relative safety The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and only last month did the 10-month of the towns each and every night. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from effort resume. They would spend the night under California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- I believe the Uganda people deserve grossly overcrowded tents, sleeping on tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- both peace and justice. It is incumbent concrete floors, before getting up at LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. upon the international community to dawn to make the return journey to

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It expresses disapproval of the plained by both the gentlewoman from over the past years, roughly 90 percent, LRA leadership and its inconsistent California and the gentlewoman from 90 percent, Mr. Speaker, of the local commitment to resolving the conflict Florida so I will not duplicate what population remains homeless. and it urges both the LRA and the Gov- they have said. My sincere hope is that H. Con. Res. b 1715 ernment of Uganda to engage in good- faith negotiations. It encourages all 80 will help bring peace to the ravaged These 1.4 million people have been parties to immediately stop human region of northern Uganda. Specifi- forced from their homes and herded by rights violations and address the issues cally, this bill calls on the Government the Government of Uganda into camps of accountability, and it calls on both of Uganda and the LRA to recommit to for internally displaced persons. De- the LRA and the Government of Ugan- a political solution to the conflict in spite attempts to ‘‘decongest,’’ the con- da to renounce any intentions and halt northern Uganda and to sustain the ditions in these camps are abysmal. any preparations to resume this vio- vital peace talks that are now ongoing. A health survey conducted by the lence. It also urges immediate and substan- Ugandan Ministry of Health in 2005 as- Finally, Mr. Speaker, the resolution tial support for the ongoing peace proc- serts that up to 1,000 people have died calls on the State Department, on the ess from the United States and the in the camps each week due to treat- United States Agency for International international community. able illnesses such as diarrhea and ma- Development, and other similar gov- Mr. Speaker, the tragedy in Darfur laria. The HIV/AIDS rate in the camps ernment and nongovernment organiza- rightfully has been receiving a great is more than double the national aver- tions within the international commu- deal of attention as of late, but to the age. Sexual violence and domestic vio- nity to continue and to augment ef- southeast of that region, another trag- lence against women has increased dra- forts to alleviate the humanitarian cri- edy has been developing for nearly two matically, and the IDPs complain that sis in northern Uganda and to support decades. More than 200,000 Ugandans camp life has all but destroyed the so- a peaceful resolution to this humani- have died from the violence and disease cial fabric of the region. tarian crisis. brought about by the conflict between For its own part, the Ugandan Gov- According to the U.N. Office of Hu- the Ugandan Government and the LRA. ernment has failed in its efforts to de- manitarian Affairs, the conflict of Almost 2 million people have been feat the LRA militarily, and to provide northern Uganda is characterized by a displaced from their homes and vil- adequate protection for the citizens of level of cruelty seldom seen, and few lages, having been forced to flee the vi- northern Uganda. Instead, the govern- conflicts rival it for its sheer brutality. olence. What is particularly disgusting ment has embraced a highly question- Despite all of this, Mr. Speaker, it re- about this conflict is the forced re- able three-pronged approach towards mains one of the most overlooked hu- cruitment of children by the LRA. As resolving the conflict, and this in- manitarian and human rights crises in many as 38,000 children have been ab- cludes: number one, pursuing a mili- the world today. H. Con. Res. 80 seeks ducted. The boys are turned into kill- tary campaign against the LRA; two, to shed some well-deserved attention ing machines and the girls into sex supporting indictments by the Inter- on the crisis in northern Uganda. It af- slaves. national Criminal Court, the ICC, firms the resolve of this Congress that Former U.N. Under Secretary Gen- against the LRA’s top leaders; while, the victims of this atrocious conflict eral Jan Egeland has called the crisis three, participating in peace talks shall not be forgotten. in northern Uganda ‘‘the biggest for- while offering amnesty to LRA rebels. Mr. Speaker, I thank you for bring- gotten, neglected humanitarian emer- It should come as no surprise that ing this important resolution to the gency in the world today.’’ these mutually incompatible efforts floor. I urge support by all of our Mem- Today, with the passage of H. Con. have complicated matters and have bers. Res. 80, I hope to take a small step to- failed to yield lasting results. Ill-timed Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ward changing this unfortunate truth, military campaigns have undermined my time. and I respectfully ask that my col- numerous mediation efforts, and the Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 leagues support the resolution. ICC indictments have led the LRA to minutes to the gentleman from Geor- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I question the sincerity of the amnesty gia (Mr. JOHNSON). yield such time as he may consume to deal offered by the government leaders. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Further, both the Government of er, I thank the distinguished gentle- SMITH). Sudan and the LRA have routinely vio- woman from California and also the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank lated the agreement that is called the honorable gentlewoman from Florida the gentlewoman for yielding. Cessation of Hostilities Agreement for their support for this resolution. Mr. Speaker, having personally vis- which has now expired without ever Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong ited Uganda in April 2006, I chaired a having been fully implemented. These support of H. Con. Res. 80, a resolution hearing on the endangered children of actions have prompted skeptics to that I introduced which calls on the northern Uganda for the Subcommittee warn that both sides may be using the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s on Africa, Global Human Rights and pretext of talks to rearm and replenish Resistance Army, or the LRA, to re- International Operations. We heard their forces. commit to a political solution to the from a number of witnesses and we If this is in fact the case, both the conflict now raging in northern Ugan- raised it and continue to raise it with LRA and the Ugandan Government da, and to recommence and sustain the administration. should be reminded of the fact that a vital peace talks. But one of our witnesses was a par- military solution has alluded them for It also urges immediate and substan- ticularly noteworthy person, Grace over 20 years. It is unlikely that a mili- tial support for the ongoing peace proc- Akallo. Grace is, or was, a child sol- tary solution will be any more viable ess from the United States and the dier, an abducted young girl, who was now. international community. totally mistreated by the Lord’s Re- Thankfully, peace talks between the When it comes to international af- sistance Army. She was turned into a Government of Uganda and the LRA fairs, Mr. Speaker, the Congress is child soldier. And just a couple of days have resumed in Juba, Southern somewhat limited in the action that it ago, announced her new book called Sudan, and appear to be gaining mo- can take to address issues of concern. ‘‘Child Soldier’’ which makes chilling mentum. Despite numerous challenges, As we all know, it is primarily and reading for anybody who wants to not the least of which is the fact that rightfully a function of the executive know what really goes on in northern delegations allegedly representing the branch. However, we do have the right Uganda, and how crazed Joseph Kony

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It is a terrible, rorism Iran and Syria, died in mysterious horrible indictment on how low the in- solution to this ongoing killing fields, circumstances, falling five stories from a dividual can sink to. and we all hope and pray this will have window in the stairwell of his apartment And Joseph Kony, as we all know, at least a happier ending than thus far. building in Moscow on March 2, 2007; has been indicted by the International Again, I urge Members to read the Whereas, Russian prosecutors subsequently Criminal Court for serious crimes book by Grace Akallo, ‘‘Girl Soldier.’’ suggested that Mr. Safronov may have com- against humanity. And, regrettably, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I mitted suicide, although he left no suicide this killing continues to go on. yield back the balance of my time. note and the circumstances surrounding his I urge Members to read the book. It Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield death raised unanswered questions; is an awakening not just on how she back the balance of my time. Whereas the cause of Mr. Safronov’s death suffered, but also how a person when The SPEAKER pro tempore. The remains undetermined; Whereas, according to Reporters Without question is on the motion offered by surrounded by people who love her and Borders, twenty-one reporters have been give her the kind of support that any the gentlewoman from California (Ms. murdered in Russia since March 2000 and individual like herself needs to get, WATSON) that the House suspend the many of those murders remain unsolved; how they can come back, the resiliency rules and agree to the concurrent reso- Whereas, according to Reporters Without of the human spirit. She is a soft-spo- lution, H. Con. Res. 80, as amended. Borders, Russia was one of the six most dan- ken, poised, gentle, lovely young The question was taken; and (two- gerous countries for journalists to work in woman who has a great future, but she thirds being in the affirmative) the during 2006; has been through a nightmare. We rules were suspended and the concur- Whereas a number of those reporters who ought to keep her and her friends in rent resolution, as amended, was were murdered had reported on alleged cor- agreed to. ruption, malfeasance and other controversies our prayers. at the federal, provincial and local levels of She also pointed out just last week in The title was amended so as to read: government in Russia; a meeting that we had announcing her ‘‘Concurrent resolution calling on the Whereas a number of those murdered had book that she cries out and prays every Government of Uganda and the Lord’s reported on alleged human rights abuses by day for her friends, many of whom she Resistance Army (LRA) to recommit to the Russian Government; does not know what happened to them. a political solution to the conflict in Whereas a number of those murdered had They are still there, she thinks. They northern Uganda by engaging in good- reported on the Russian government’s con- may be dead. But she has no idea. I faith negotiations, and urging imme- duct of the war in Chechnya, which has in- diate and substantial support for the volved numerous allegations of gross human think that puts additional impetus on rights violations and corruption; us to do more, to save these children, ongoing peace process from the United Whereas, if journalists are killed or si- this lost generation. States and the international commu- lenced through undue pressure with impu- Mr. Speaker, over the last 20 years as nity.’’. nity, a vibrant and participatory civil soci- many as 1.5 million persons, an esti- A motion to reconsider was laid on ety sector cannot emerge and democratic de- mated 90 percent of the population of the table. velopments are stalled; and the Acholi area in northern Uganda f Whereas, according to the President of the International News Safety Institute, ‘‘mur- have been forced into internally dis- NOTING KILLINGS OF DOZENS OF placed camps as a result of the violence der has become the easiest, cheapest and INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS IN most effective way of silencing troublesome between the Lord’s Resistance Army RUSSIA AND CALLING ON RUS- reporting, and the more the killers get away and the Government of Uganda. Nearly SIAN PRESIDENT TO AUTHORIZE with it the more the spiral of death is forced half of these internally displaced per- COOPERATION WITH OUTSIDE IN- upwards’’: Now, therefore, be it sons are children under the age of 15, VESTIGATORS Resolved by the House of Representatives (the people like Grace Akallo. Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I move to Senate concurring), That Congress— One quarter of the children in north- (1) recalls the essential role that trans- ern Uganda over 10 years of age have suspend the rules and agree to the con- parency and the free flow of information lost one or more parents. About a quar- current resolution (H. Con. Res. 151) play in creating and preserving democratic ter of a million children receive no noting the disturbing pattern of institutions and civil society in any country; education at all. The fact that 60 per- killings of dozens of independent jour- (2) recognizes the vital contribution made cent of the schools in northern Uganda nalists in Russia over the last decade, by independent journalists in Russia in no longer function is directly attrib- and calling on Russian President Vladi- bringing transparency and a free flow of information to readers after decades of Com- utable to the war. I point out that mir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving munist censorship and repression; those that do function do so in a very (3) notes the disturbing trend of murders of meager way. those murders, as amended. independent journalists in Russia over the Because of the war in the north, The Clerk read the title of the con- last decade; Uganda has developed a lost generation current resolution. (4) encourages the President of the United that has grown up in dire cir- The text of the concurrent resolution States to formally offer Russian President cumstances with fear and deprivation is as follows: Vladimir Putin and other officials of the as their constant companions. Nearly H. CON. RES. 151 Russian Government United States Govern- half of the children in one town are Whereas Paul Klebnikov, the editor of the ment law enforcement investigative assist- Russian version of Forbes Magazine, who was ance to help identify and bring to justice stunted from malnutrition. They are those responsible for the many unsolved likely to never recover. investigating suspect business dealings and corruption cases in Russia, was shot to death murders of journalists in Russia during the The latest 2006 Country Reports on past decade; and Human Rights Practices summarized in Moscow on July 9, 2004; Whereas Mr. Klebnikov’s murder remains (5) urges President Putin to seek out comin a chilling fashion the horror that unsolved; petent, outside law enforcement assistance has been perpetrated on the people of Whereas Anna Politkovskaya, an ac- in the investigation of the unsolved murders northern Uganda, particularly by the claimed Russian journalist and human rights of numerous independent journalists in Rus- head of the Lord’s Resistance Army, activist who wrote numerous articles critical sia. Joseph Kony. It states that ‘‘at the of Russia’s prosecution of the war in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Chechnya, of human rights abuses by the height of the war, the LRA, led by Jo- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from seph Kony, committed serious abuses Russian government and of Russian Presi- California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- and atrocities, including abduction, dent Vladimir Putin was shot to death in Moscow on October 7, 2006; tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- rape and the killing of civilians. The Whereas Ms. Politkovskaya’s murder re- LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. LRA used children as soldiers, held mains unsolved; children and others in slave-like condi- Whereas Ivan Safronov, a military affairs The Chair recognizes the gentle- tions, and subjected female captives to reporter for the Russian newspaper woman from California.

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He was a mili- extraneous material on the resolution These three deaths, as well as the tary affairs reporter who had criticized under consideration. tragic loss of many of their brave col- the Russian Government in his arti- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there leagues, remain unresolved. It appears cles, and he had been planning to pub- objection to the request of the gentle- that the Russian government, which is lish a report on the arms sales of Rus- woman from California? led by a former KGB colonel, somehow sia to the state sponsors of terror, Iran There was no objection. no longer knows how to investigate and Syria. Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in such crimes. I find that awfully curi- All of these seekers of truth did not strong support of this resolution and ous. deserve to die for their journalistic ef- yield myself as much time as I may We cannot allow this repression, this forts. Bringing to justice the murderers consume. silencing of an independent media, to of these reporters does deserve the I would like to commend our distin- continue, especially in a country with strongest possible support of their gov- guished colleague Mr. CHRIS SMITH of a nascent democracy and starved for ernment, their police, their prosecu- New Jersey for introducing this impor- objective information. tors, and yet it appears to be strangely tant resolution that emphasizes the There was a fleeting moment in Rus- absent. vital necessity of free speech in a sia in the early 1990s when an inde- Mr. Speaker, a free and democratic democratic state. Often people consider pendent media flourished and new pub- society requires freedom of the press, freedom of speech as just icing on the lications cropped up overnight. Now, freedom of the media and respect for cake of a society that treats its citi- the brave critical journalists who re- the safety of those who at times risk zenry well. It’s a nice touch but not the main cower in fear. their lives to uncover the truth. Russia most essential component. So I urge my colleagues to support will not be a free and democratic soci- But let me be clear, freedom of the this resolution, which highlights the ety until that is the case in their coun- press is not just a bourgeois middle disturbing trend of these suspicious try. class concern. It is not just an Amer- deaths in Russia. It stresses the impor- We can and we should ask the Rus- ican concern. It is the essential compo- tance of a free flow of information to a sian government to stand up in defense nent of democracy, as much as in Rus- democratic society, and praises the of its independent media and the safety sia as anywhere else. courageous men and women who seek of its reporters, but the unwillingness Freedom of the press sharpens the to bring transparency to the Russian of the Russian government to solve so tools of democracy and holds a govern- people after so many years of Com- many of these murders and the success- ment’s feet to the fire. It is the only munist secrecy. ful efforts of the Kremlin to use state- real way to inform the people about Finally, it calls on President Putin owned or influenced companies to buy their own country and mobilizing them to seek outside help in investigating up and sensor the Russian media shows around crucial issues. these unsolved crimes and on the that our voices may be falling on will- Nowhere is this more important than United States Government to formally ingly deaf ears. in Russia, where nascent independent offer such assistance. Nevertheless, that is what we should press formed in the early 1990s had sud- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of do. We should call on the Russian gov- denly dissipated under fear of govern- my time. ernment to respect human rights and ment reprisal. It is no mistake that Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I the rule of law by investigating these this decline has been accompanied by a yield myself as much time as I may crimes with vigor and with sincerity. simultaneous acquiescence of demo- consume. And that is the message, Mr. Speaker, cratic opposition in the country. I rise in strong support of House Con- of the resolution before us. The threat to reporters writing about current Resolution 151, introduced by This resolution also calls on our government decisions and engaging in my distinguished colleague from New President to specifically offer our as- investigative journalism is immediate Jersey (Mr. SMITH). sistance to help the Russian govern- and real. It has reached the point that As the gentlewoman from California ment investigate those crimes. journalists in Russia that dare to criti- has pointed out, Mr. Speaker, this im- We should also ask the Russian presi- cize the government are constantly portant resolution deals with a strange dent to seek out and accept competent looking over their shoulders in fear. and quite troubling pattern of the kill- outside law enforcement assistance to According to Reporters Without Bor- ing of independent journalists in Rus- investigate these crimes, and this reso- ders, 21 reporters have been murdered sia over the past decade. We have dif- lution calls for that. under mysterious circumstances since ferent estimates, but one places the Mr. Speaker, it is critical that we Putin took office in March of 2000. Al- number of murdered reporters at 21 recognize the tremendous contribu- most all of those mysteries remain un- over the past 7 years, that estimate tions made by independent journalists solved because the Putin government coming from the esteemed organiza- in Russia, most especially those who refuses to investigate fully and hon- tion, Reporters Without Borders. An- suffer a bitter death as an unjust re- estly. other estimate from the International ward for their efforts. It is critical that In the case that has led to perhaps News Safety Institute puts the number we condemn in the strongest possible the greatest outcry, Anna at close to 90 reporters killed in Russia form the brutal murders of those who Politkovskaya was shot to death in the over the past 11 years. died trying to bring accurate and hon- elevator bank of her apartment build- Now what is truly strange is that est information to the Russian people ing in Moscow. She and her family had most of these murders remain un- about what is happening in their coun- feared for her life ever since she solved. Many of the murdered journal- try. emerged as an acclaimed journalist and ists have made it their personal cause I urge my colleagues to support Mr. human rights activist. She wrote nu- to investigate corruption and the abuse SMITH’s resolution to honor these in- merous articles critical of Kremlin of power at all levels of the Russian trepid reporters whose murders cry out human rights abuses and misdeeds in government. for justice. Chechnya, and she paid the highest Perhaps many of our colleagues will Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of price for it. recall how just a few weeks ago a brave my time. Paul Klebnikov, the editor of the Russian reporter was shot in the head Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I have no Russian version of Forbes magazine, on a street in Moscow. She had written further requests for time, and I yield investigated suspect business dealings articles criticizing the Russian govern- back the balance of my time. and was subsequently shot to death in ment for its human rights abuses. Her Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Moscow. murder remains unsolved. yield such time as he may consume to

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These journalists knew what they yielding, and I want to thank Ambas- ness dealings and corruption cases. were risking as they wrote and wrote sador WATSON for being one of the co- Anna Politkovskaya was an award- and used the power of the pen to ex- sponsors of this resolution, as well as winning Russian journalist and human pose. all of those who join us today in mak- rights activist. She wrote many arti- We owe it to them to raise our voice ing this collective statement to the cles criticizing Russian atrocities com- to bring the killers to justice. Mr. Russians that there needs to be signifi- mitted during the war in Chechnya. In Putin, sadly, does not seem to be mak- cant change, a reform, as to how they October 2006, she was shot to death in ing any serious efforts to do so. Unfor- treat journalists. Moscow. tunately, we have the situation as it Mr. Speaker, today I rise in strong Ivan Savronov reported for the Rus- exists today in Russia. support of H. Con. Res. 151, a resolution sian newspaper, Kommersant. He wrote Only when journalists can work with- which calls upon Russian President articles criticizing the failure of Rus- out fear of intimidation and death will Putin to seek outside law enforcement sian military programs and was plan- we be able to say that we have a truly assistance in investigating the unning to report on potential Russian democratic Russian Government. Rus- solved murders of dozens of Russian arms sales to Iran and Syria, state sian journalists, they are the watch journalists over the past decade. We sponsors of terrorism. In March of 2007, dogs, just as they are in this country also encourage President Bush to for- he died under suspicious cir- and every other country. mally offer President Putin law en- cumstances, as has been recounted by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the great forcement assistance from the United both of my colleagues. He fell five sto- conscience of Russia, said in his Nobel States. ries from a window in the stairwell of Peace Prize speech in 1970, ‘‘Any man Most observers think, Mr. Speaker, his Moscow apartment building. That who has once proclaimed violence as that some Russian officials have or- was no accident, Mr. Speaker. That his method is inevitably forced to take dered or at least connived at these was a murder. the lie as his principle.’’ murders since most of the murdered None of these cases have been solved, My resolution addresses the violence journalists were investigating govern- and very few of the less famous cases of the murder of independent journal- ment corruption or involvement in have been even looked at in a meaning- ists, and the lie in the claim that their human rights abuses. There is good ful way. murders have been seriously inves- reason to think that people in high Many of my colleagues in this House tigated. Solzhenitsyn said of Com- places are still protecting the mur- have other concerns about human munist Russia, in our country, the lie derers. rights problems in Russia. Xenophobic has become not just a moral category, Mr. Speaker, Russia holds the second violence continues throughout the Rus- but a killer of the state. We have to worst position in the world in the num- sian Federation. ask ourselves and ask Mr. Putin, was ber of journalists killed in the last 10 b 1745 this terrible statement also true of years, according to the International post-Communist Russia? News Safety Institute. Reporters With- People continue to disappear in I think we send a clear message out Borders counts 21 murdered jour- Chechnya. Local officials still discrimi- today, and I hope Members in a bipar- nalists since March of 2000. This is a nate against non-Orthodox religion, tisan way will support this. conservative number. It does not in- and the rule of just law remains shaky. Finally, I just want to thank Mark clude the death under extremely sus- Of course we all care about these. But Milosch and Mark Gauge for their work picious circumstances of Ivan I would point out to you that a situa- in helping to put this resolution to- Safronov. It does include the murders tion in which journalists can be killed gether. of Paul Klebnikov and Anna with impunity is a human rights prob- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Politkovskaya. lem of a different order. yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, any Member can do It is a human rights problem that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this, do a Google search, put in Russian mitigates the resolution of other question is on the motion offered by journalists and murders, and you come human rights problems. When journal- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. up with one headline after another and ists investigating a corruption case or WATSON) that the House suspend the one news story after another, usually a human rights abuse can be killed rules and agree to the concurrent reso- in the Western press, of individuals without their killers being brought to lution, H. Con. Res. 151, as amended. being killed. justice, or without a convincing effort The question was taken. On June 15, there was a headline, being made to do so, this intimidates The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ‘‘Russian Journalist Attacked in Mos- and has a chilling effect on other jour- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being cow’’; May of 2005, ‘‘Radio Journalist nalists. It marks off the borders of in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Badly Beaten Up’’; April 21, ‘‘Russian what others know they must not inves- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Reporters Get Beaten Despite Wearing tigate. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Special Jackets’’; April 20, ‘‘Russian As a result, the Russian press cannot and nays. Activists Skeptical About Special properly fulfill its function of holding The yeas and nays were ordered. Clothing For Journalists At Protests,’’ officials to account. This is exactly The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- they’ve got to wear special clothing, what the killers intend. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the protective gear, to protect them from I raised this issue recently at a hear- Chair’s prior announcement, further the police; April 9, ‘‘Television Jour- ing of the Commission on Security and proceedings on this question will be nalist Found Dead’’; April 9, again, Cooperation in Europe. I was glad when postponed. ‘‘Critical Television Journalist Fears Daniel Freed, Assistant Secretary of f For His Life’’; ‘‘Photo Journalist Beat- State for European and Eurasian Af- en, Injured’’, on April 5; ‘‘Journalist fairs, acknowledged the nature of the RECOGNIZING OVER 200 YEARS OF Assaulted During Demonstration’’; and problem and said, ‘‘attacks on journal- SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PRINCI- the list goes on and on and on. Sorry, ists, including the brutal and still un- PALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN Mr. Speaker, but I see a pattern, and I solved murders of Paul Klebnikov and Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I move to think other Members do as well. Anna Politkovskaya, among others, suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Let me just say a brief word about chill and deter the fourth estate.’’ lution (H. Res. 233) recognizing over 200 the three journalists that all three of Mr. Speaker, journalists fulfill an es- years of sovereignty of the Principality us are mentioning today, also delin- sential role in every society, and none of Liechtenstein, and expressing sup- eated in the resolution, whose deaths more than those who uncover the theft port for efforts by the United States to are sadly illustrative of so many oth- of a country’s assets by its elected offi- continue to strengthen its relationship ers. cials or commit human rights outrages with that country, as amended.

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Pursu- Whereas in 1806, Napoleon dissolved the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take Holy Roman Empire and Liechtenstein be- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from this opportunity to rise in support of came a sovereign country; California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- House Resolution 233 authored by my tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- Whereas Liechtenstein is nestled between good friend from Florida (Mr. STEARNS) Switzerland and Austria in the Upper Rhine LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. that recognizes the more than 200 years valley of the European Alps, and is one of The Chair recognizes the gentle- of sovereignty of Liechtenstein. With only two doubly landlocked countries in the woman from California. world; the dissolution of the Holy Roman Em- GENERAL LEAVE pire 200 years ago, Liechtenstein be- Whereas Liechtenstein has approximately Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask 35,000 inhabitants, primarily Roman Catho- came an independent state. lics of German ethnicity; unanimous consent that all Members Since then, it has evolved as both a Whereas Liechtenstein maintains a strong may have 5 legislative days to revise constitutional monarchy and a par- and extend their remarks and include system of checks and balances between the liamentary democracy. With a popu- legislative, executive, and judicial branches extraneous material on the resolution lation of only about 34,000 people, we of government; under consideration. cannot expect Liechtenstein to take a Whereas Liechtenstein is a constitutional The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there leading role in international affairs, hereditary monarchy, whose powers were ex- objection to the request of the gentle- but it is an important ally in the cause panded through a popular referendum in woman from California? March 2004 in which 64 percent of citizens ap- There was no objection. of supporting and promoting democ- proved a new constitution; racy and, despite its small size, it has Whereas the parliament of Liechtenstein, Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may con- an importance for the United States the ‘‘Landtag’’, consists of 25 representatives that exceeds its geographical reach. elected for four year terms by proportional sume. representation in two multi-seat constitu- I would first like to commend our Exports are a major factor in the suc- encies, 10 representing the lowland area and distinguished colleague, Mr. CLIFF cess of Liechtenstein’s economy, and 15 representing the highland area; STEARNS of Florida, for introducing that outward-looking approach to com- Whereas after World War II, on the basis of this important resolution. merce with the rest of the world has Liechtenstein’s advantageous corporate tax Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure made it an important economic partner laws and its Customs Union with Switzer- to rise today in strong support for this for the United States, creating almost land, an industrial upswing transformed 5,000 jobs here in the United States and Liechtenstein from a poor agricultural state measure, which recognizes over 200 to a modern society; years of sovereignty of Liechtenstein achieving over half a billion dollars in Whereas despite its small geographic area and supports efforts by the United exports to the American market in the and limited natural resources, Liechtenstein States to strengthen and further its re- year 2005 alone. has a prosperous, highly industrialized, free- lationships with this country. Liech- At home, in Europe, while it is not a enterprise economy with manufacturing as tenstein may be small in size, but it is member of the European Union, Liech- its leading economic sector, complemented big in stature. tenstein is very closely aligned with by a robust financial sector; Just square 62 miles and nestled in the economic policies of that impor- Whereas Liechtenstein has been a member the heart of Europe between Switzer- tant organization and works to har- of the European Economic Area since May 1995 and is working to harmonize its eco- land and Austria, it boasts 35,000 inhab- monize its economic policy very close- nomic policies more closely with the Euro- itants, a strong democratic govern- ly with it. pean Union; ment and a constitutional heredity In the international arena, this small Whereas Liechtenstein companies have a monarchy. Its mountain landscapes nation participates as a full partner in considerable manufacturing, sales and serv- have made it renowned as one of the the United Nations, as well as in var- ice presence in the United States, which has most beautiful countries in Europe. ious critical international forums such resulted in the creation of over 4500 jobs; The country punches well above its as the World Trade Organization and Whereas since 1999, the United States has weight in its contributions to the glob- the International Court of Justice. been the most important export market for Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- members of the Liechtenstein Chamber of al banking and financial sectors. Commerce and Industry, totaling $521,000,000 In just the last 60 years, it has devel- leagues to vote for this resolution by in 2005; oped from a mainly agrarian society to Mr. STEARNS of Florida, which ex- Whereas the Mutual Legal Assistance one of the most highly industrialized presses our support for a continued Treaty between the United States and the countries in the world. Indeed, its eco- strengthening of our relationships with Principality of Liechtenstein, which entered nomic growth should serve as the Liechtenstein. into force in August of 2003, has resulted in model for the potential of all small Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of an enhanced pursuit of criminals and terror- countries. It has become a strong eco- my time. ists; nomic partner for the United States, Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Whereas in cooperation with the United back the balance of my time. States-led coalition after the fall of Saddam which has been the largest export mar- Hussein in 2003, Liechtenstein froze assets of ket for Liechtenstein over the past 10 Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I the former Iraqi regime, which resulted, years. am pleased to yield such time as he among other things, in the return of a Fal- In addition, Liechtenstein-based may consume to the author of this res- con Jet 50 to the Iraqi people; companies have created over 4,500 jobs olution, Mr. STEARNS of Florida. Whereas in collaboration with experts from in the United States, mainly in manu- (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given the United States, the Liechtenstein Insti- facturing, sales and service. Given the permission to revise and extend his re- tute on Self-Determination at Princeton celebration last year of Liechtenstein’s marks.) University seeks to raise awareness about 200 years of sovereignty, it is fitting Mr. STEARNS. I thank my distin- issues pertaining to self-determination, self- guished ranking member and my good governance and sovereignty through teach- that the House pass this resolution to ing, research and publications; pay tribute to the country’s demo- friend from Florida and also the chair- Whereas Liechtenstein abolished its mili- cratic tradition and prosperity. woman of the subcommittee. I appre- tary in 1868 and has exercised neutrality in Furthermore, in recognition of the ciate your words that you said earlier, its foreign affairs; and important partnership between the and I think you succinctly outlined Whereas Liechtenstein is an active mem- United States and Liechtenstein in the why this resolution is so important, ber in international organizations such as areas of politics, economics and secu- and I compliment you on your speech. the United Nations, the World Trade Organi- rity, this resolution calls on the United Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, if you zation, and the Organization for Security heard the word ‘‘Liechtenstein,’’ and and Cooperation in Europe: Now, therefore, States to strengthen and further its re- be it lationship with Liechtenstein. you didn’t know anything about this Resolved, That the House of Representa- I strongly support this resolution and resolution, and you were out on the tives— urge my colleagues to do the same. street and you were talking to people,

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It sounds like May of 1995, and is continuing to work I hope she takes me up on the offer. a word of idealism. It sounds like a to harmonize its economic policies That’s just the way it is. word of responsibility, and it sounds more closely with the European Union Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, the sovereign like a word of charm. every day. nation of Liechtenstein is home to 34,000 peo- I have been there. It’s a very charm- One of Liechtenstein’s most indus- ple and is the size of Washington, DC. Yet ing country, it’s a very responsible trious resources is its people. It in- this tiny nation accomplishes far more in so- country, it’s an independent country, vested much effort in education, and cial, political and financial influence than its and it’s a country that represents this is something we can all be proud of size would indicate. Nestled between Switzer- idealism, much as the gentlelady from and respect, they boast a literacy rate land and Austria in the European Alps, Liech- California has talked about when she of 100 percent. tenstein has established a stable and growing mentioned that this country had been democratic government. For over 200 years it very responsible. b 1800 has maintained a constitutional monarchy with As mentioned, it’s 34,000 people. It’s a The United States and Liechtenstein a vibrant parliament that employs a strong small nation, and accomplishes far have enjoyed a positive relationship for system of checks and balances. more as mentioned earlier in social, many, many years. In 2002, Liech- I, along with many of my colleagues, have political and financial influence than tenstein and the U.S. signed a mutual had the privilege of visiting Liechtenstein on its small size would indicate. Nestled legal assistance treaty which focused several occasions, and I was intrigued by its between Switzerland and Austria in the largely on jointly combating money fascinating history and the people’s commit- European Alps, Liechtenstein has es- laundering and other illegal banking ment to freedom that has lasted for centuries. tablished a stable and growing democ- activities. In addition, from the begin- The Liechtenstein family of Austria were given racy, the type of government that we ning of the global war on terror, this the rights to the land in 1713, and the area can all be proud of. country took the initiative and has gained the status of an independent princi- For over 200 years it has maintained been a valuable and proactive partner pality of the Holy Roman Empire in 1719 a constitutional monarchy with a vi- in tracking down the finances of inter- under the name Liechtenstein. When, in 1806, brant Parliament that employs a national terrorist groups. Napoleon defeated the Holy Roman Empire, strong system, and this is what we be- Mr. Speaker, we are all aware of the the conquered Emperor made Liechtenstein a lieve in in a republic system of govern- dangerous world we live in today. In sovereign country. Unfortunately, the people of ment checks and balances. Along with the years following the dreadful attack Liechtenstein were not granted the full rights myself and other colleagues, we have of September 11, we have been honored and liberties that come with sovereignty, as had the privilege of visiting Liech- by the support and compassion of our under Napoleon, the French occupied the tenstein. On several occasions I was in- friends around the world. We appre- country for the next few years. However, in troduced to its fascinating history and ciate that. 1815 within the new German Confederation, the people and its commitment to free- While it is necessary and just to con- Liechtenstein regained its full independence. dom during the last centuries. demn countries for the threat they Liechtenstein has a long history in diplo- The Liechtenstein family of Austria pose, I believe it is equally important macy and peaceful relations with their neigh- was given the rights to the land in 1713, and vital to honor countries for the bors. In 1868, after the Confederation dis- and the area gained the status of an support that they provide to us. Liech- solved, Liechtenstein disbanded its army of 80 independent principality of the Holy tenstein is one of those countries men and declared its permanent neutrality, which amazingly was respected through both Roman Empire in 1719 under the name whose contribution should be recog- world wars. In 1989, Prince Hans Adam II suc- Liechtenstein. When, in 1806, Napoleon nized. For these reasons, I encourage defeated the Holy Roman Empire, the ceeded his father to the throne. Ten years my colleagues to take a closer look at conquered Emperor made Liech- ago, Prince Adam accomplished a diplomatic the unique nation of Liechtenstein and tenstein a sovereign country. feat by settling a 60-year-long dispute with join with me this afternoon in hon- Now, my colleagues, unfortunately, Russia over the Liechtenstein family’s ar- oring this wonderful country. And my the people of Liechtenstein were not chives, which had been confiscated during the hat’s off to them, and I urge passage of granted the full rights and liberties Soviet occupation of Vienna in 1945 and later the resolution. that come with this sovereignty. As moved to Moscow. under Napoleon, the French occupied Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, the tiny principality After World War II, Liechtenstein became in- the country for the next several years. of Liechtenstein has survived and thrived as creasingly important as a financial center. In However, in 1815, within the new Ger- an independent and sovereign nation for over 1978, Liechtenstein became a member of the man Confederation, Liechtenstein re- 200 years, ever since Napoleon dissolved the Council of Europe and joined the European gained its full independence. Holy Roman Empire in 1806. And I rise today Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1991. Liech- This country has a long history of di- in support of a resolution commemorating their tenstein has been a member of the European plomacy and peaceful relationships independence and their friendship toward the Economic Area since May 1995 and is con- with its neighbors. In 1868, after the United States. tinuing to work to harmonize its economic poli- Confederation dissolved, Liechtenstein Like my home state of Texas, Liechtenstein cies more closely with the European Union. disbanded its army of 80 men and de- has worked hard to diversify its economy, One of Liechtenstein’s most industrious re- clared its permanent neutrality which, keeping its important agricultural markets in- sources is its people. Liechtenstein has in- amazingly, was respected throughout tact while embracing the industrial and finan- vested much effort in education, and now both World War I and World War II. cial services sectors, clearly for its immeas- boasts a literacy rate of 100 percent. That is a feat of diplomacy. urable good. The United States and Liechtenstein have In 1989, Prince Hans Adam II suc- Small in territory, Liechtenstein boasts an enjoyed a positive relationship for many years. ceeded his father to the throne. Then 10 unemployment rate of only 1.3 percent and In 2002, Liechtenstein and the U.S. signed a years ago, Prince Adam accomplished a some of the lowest tax rates in Europe. Every mutual legal assistance treaty, which focused diplomatic feat by settling a 60-year day, the country’s population swells to double largely on jointly combating money laundering long dispute with Russia over the its normal size, as citizens from the sur- and other illegal banking activities. In addition, Liechtenstein’s family archives, which rounding countries of Austria, Switzerland and from the beginning of the global war on terror, had been confiscated during the Soviet Germany join the hardworking natives at work. Liechtenstein took the initiative and has been occupation of Vienna in 1945 and later And those that live and work in Liechtenstein a valuable and proactive partner in tracking moved all to Russia, more specifically, enjoy one of the highest standards of living in down the finances of international terrorist to Moscow. the world. groups. After World War II, Liechtenstein be- Liechtenstein is also, of course, a great Mr. Speaker, we are all aware of the dan- came increasingly important as a fi- friend to the United States and to democracy. gerous world we live in. In the years following

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Liechtenstein is one of these coun- ‘‘(B) UNAVAILABILITY EXCEPTION.—The Ad- SEC. 101. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CEN- ministrator may distribute funds to two tries whose contribution should be recognized. TERS OPERATIONAL CHANGES. Small Business Development Centers, as For these reasons, I encourage my colleagues (a) ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENT.—Section that term is defined in subsection (a)(8)(A), if to take a closer look at the unique nation of 21(a)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. no applicant has applied to serve the entire 648(a)(1)) is amended— Liechtenstein and join me in honoring their State. Except as provided in subparagraph (1) in the proviso, by inserting before ‘‘in- great accomplishments. (C), the Administrator is prohibited from dis- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I stitution’’ the following: ‘‘accredited’’; tributing funds to more than two Small thank Mr. STEARNS from Florida for of- (2) in the sentence beginning ‘‘The Admin- Business Development Centers. istration shall’’, by inserting before ‘‘institu- fering the resolution before us. I hope ‘‘(C) GRANDFATHER CLAUSE.—The limita- our colleagues support it. tions’’ the following: ‘‘accredited’’; and tions in this paragraph shall not apply for (3) by adding at the end the following new Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance any State in which more than one Small sentence: ‘‘As used in this paragraph, the Business Development Center received fund- of our time. term ‘accredited institution of higher edu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing prior to January 1, 2007.’’. cation’ means an institution that is accred- (j) REPORTING OF BROADBAND SERVICE PUR- question is on the motion offered by ited as described in section 101(a)(5) of the CHASES.—Section 21(c) of that Act (15 U.S.C. the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 648(c)) is amended by adding at the end the WATSON) that the House suspend the 1001(a)(5)).’’ following: rules and agree to the resolution, H. (b) PROGRAM NEGOTIATIONS.—Section ‘‘(9) REPORTING OF BROADBAND SERVICE PUR- Res. 233, as amended. 21(a)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. CHASES.— The question was taken. 648(a)(3)) is amended, in the matter before ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Pursuant to policies The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the subparagraph (A), by inserting before adopted by the Administrator, Small Busi- ‘‘agreed’’ the following: ‘‘mutually’’. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ness Development Centers shall report infor- (c) CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS.—Section mation to the Administrator by nine-digit in the affirmative, the ayes have it. 21(a)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 zip code— Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, on that U.S.C. 648(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(i) whether the individual seeking coun- I demand the yeas and nays. after ‘‘uniform negotiated’’ the following: seling purchases broadband service at the ad- The yeas and nays were ordered. ‘‘mutually agreed to’’. dress reported to the Small Business Devel- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (d) NO SBA INTERFERENCE IN SBDC HIR- opment Center; ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ING.—Section 21(c)(2)(A) of that Act (15 ‘‘(ii) if the reported address is different Chair’s prior announcement, further U.S.C. 648(c)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting than the business address, whether proceedings on this question will be after ‘‘full-time staff’’ the following: ‘‘, the broadband service is purchased at the busi- hiring of which is carried out by the center postponed. ness address; and without interference from, and without in- ‘‘(iii) if broadband service is not purchased f fluence by, any officer or employee of the at the addresses set forth in clauses (i) and SBA ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVEL- Administration,’’. (ii). (e) CONTENT OF CONSULTATIONS COVERED BY EPORTING OPMENT PROGRAMS ACT OF 2007 ‘‘(B) R .—The Administrator shall PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS.—Section 21(a)(7)(A) aggregate data by nine-digit zip code report- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I of that Act (15 U.S.C. 648(a)(7)(A)) is amended ing such information to the Federal Commu- move to suspend the rules and pass the by inserting after ‘‘under this section’’ the nications Commission and the National Tele- bill (H.R. 2359) to reauthorize programs following: ‘‘, or the content of any consulta- communication and Information Adminis- to assist small business concerns, and tion with such an individual or small busi- tration.’’. for other purposes. ness concern,’’. TITLE II—GRANT INITIATIVES (f) REPEAL OF AUTHORITY TO USE AUTHOR- The Clerk read the title of the bill. SEC. 201. CAPITAL ACCESS INITIATIVE. IZED AMOUNTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EX- The text of the bill is as follows: Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 PENSES.—Section 21(a)(4)(C)(v) of that Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end H.R. 2359 U.S.C. 648(a)(4)(C)(v)) is amended by amend- the following: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ing subclause (I) to read as follows: ‘‘(n) CAPITAL ACCESS INITIATIVE.— resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Of the amounts made ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A lead Small Business Congress assembled, available in any fiscal year to carry out this Development Center may apply for an addi- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. section, not more than $500,000 may be used tional grant to carry out a capital access ini- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as by the Administration to pay expenses enu- tiative program. the ‘‘SBA Entrepreneurial Development Pro- merated in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM.—Under a programs Act of 2007’’. section 20(a)(1).’’. gram under paragraph (1), the Center shall— (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- (g) NO CAP ON NON-MATCHING PORTABILITY ‘‘(A) provide capital education by creating tents for this Act is as follows: GRANTS IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER.—Sec- a model template to assist individuals in Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. tion 21(a)(4)(C)(viii) of that Act (15 U.S.C. preparing for a broad range of capital offer- 648(a)(4)(C)(viii)) is amended by adding at the TITLE I—REVISIONS TO SMALL ings; end the following: ‘‘However, in the event of BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS ‘‘(B) assess company potential by con- a disaster, the dollar limitation in the pre- ducting company assessments, which shall Sec. 101. Small Business Development Cen- ceding sentence does not apply.’’. include, at a minimum, risk analysis and ters operational changes. (h) DEFINITION OF SBDC.—Section 21(a) of mapping of best capital opportunities; TITLE II—GRANT INITIATIVES that Act (15 U.S.C. 648(a)) is amended by add- ‘‘(C) prepare individuals to request capital Sec. 201. Capital Access Initiative. ing at the end the following: by advising on the various aspects of such a Sec. 202. Disaster Recovery Program. ‘‘(8) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this request, including the business plan, the fi- Sec. 203. Innovation and Competitiveness section, a Small Business Development Cen- nancials, the projections, the presentation, Services to Manufacturers Ini- ter is— and the approach; tiative. ‘‘(A) the entity selected by the Adminis- ‘‘(D) provide education on the rules of ac- Sec. 204. Mature Entrepreneurs Assistance trator to receive funds pursuant to the fund- cess engagement, organizations involved and Program. ing formula set forth in paragraph (4); or available, and approaches that maximize Sec. 205. Small Business Sustainability Ini- ‘‘(B) the site at which the services specified successful requests; and tiative. by this section are delivered.’’. ‘‘(E) deliver ongoing assistance once cap- Sec. 206. Grants to small business develop- (i) LIMITATION ON DISTRIBUTION TO ital is secured. ment centers to provide assist- SBDCS.—Section 21(b) of that Act (15 U.S.C. ‘‘(3) SUPPORT.—In carrying out this sub- ance in securing affordable 648(b)) is amended by adding at the end the section, the Administrator shall obtain sup- health insurance. following: port from national associations and from or- Sec. 207. National regulatory assistance. ‘‘(4) LIMITATION ON DISTRIBUTION TO SMALL ganizations such as regional development Sec. 208. Report. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.— groups and ‘angel’ groups founded by Small TITLE III—SCORE ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Business Development Centers. Sec. 301. Repeal of Active Corporation of Ex- this paragraph, the Administrator shall not ‘‘(4) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—Each grant under ecutives. distribute funds to a Small Business Devel- this subsection shall be for at least $100,000.

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‘‘(5) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—No applicant may ‘‘(G) develop and report performance, using ‘‘(ii) intellectual property; receive more than $300,000 in grants under common evaluation metrics and outcome ‘‘(iii) Small Business Innovation Research this subsection in a fiscal year. measurements. submissions; ‘‘(6) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts ap- ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—Each grant under ‘‘(iv) strategic alliances; proved in advance in appropriations Acts and this subsection shall be for at least $150,000. ‘‘(v) business model development; and separate from amounts approved to carry ‘‘(4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—A grant under this ‘‘(vi) preparation for investors; and out section 21(a)(1), the Administrator may subsection may not exceed $500,000. ‘‘(C) help small business improve environ- make grants or enter into cooperative agree- ‘‘(5) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts ap- mental performance by shifting to less haz- ments to carry out this subsection.’’. proved in advance in appropriations Acts and ardous materials and reducing waste and SEC. 202. DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM. separate from amounts approved to carry emissions at the source, including by pro- out section 21(a)(1), the Administrator may viding assistance for businesses to adapt the Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 make grants or enter into cooperative agree- materials they use, the processes they oper- U.S.C. 648), as amended by this Act, is fur- ments to carry out this subsection.’’. ate, and the products and services they ther amended by adding at the end the fol- produce. lowing: SEC. 204. MATURE ENTREPRENEURS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—Each grant under ‘‘(o) DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM.— Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 this subsection shall be for at least $150,000. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A lead Small Business U.S.C. 648), as amended by this Act, is ‘‘(4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—A grant under this Development Center may apply for an addi- amended by adding at the end the following: subsection may not exceed $300,000. tional grant to carry out a disaster recovery ‘‘(q) MATURE ENTREPRENEURS ASSISTANCE ‘‘(5) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts ap- program. PROGRAM.— proved in advance in appropriations Acts and LEMENTS OF PROGRAM ‘‘(2) E .—Under a pro- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A lead Small Business separate from amounts approved to carry gram under paragraph (1), the Center shall— Development Center may apply for an addi- out section 21(a)(1), the Administrator may ‘‘(A) serve, in partnership with the Admin- tional grant to carry out a mature entre- make grants or enter into cooperative agree- istration’s disaster center response teams, as preneurs assistance program. ments to carry out this subsection.’’. a locally based resource for first responders ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM.—Under a pro- SEC. 206. GRANTS TO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOP- by— gram under paragraph (1), the Center shall— MENT CENTERS TO PROVIDE ASSIST- ‘‘(i) rotating personnel into a disaster area ‘‘(A) provide advisors and training re- ANCE IN SECURING AFFORDABLE for immediate response on the ground, proc- sources to assist business owners in recog- HEALTH INSURANCE. essing applications, developing an evaluating nizing and developing transition plans, in- (a) GRANT AUTHORITY.—The Administrator recovery business models, and distributing cluding by— of the Small Business Administration (here- accurate information; and ‘‘(i) providing training and educational after in this section referred to as the Ad- ‘‘(ii) providing continued interaction, over screening processes on the potential benefits ministrator) may award a grant under this time, with businesses that are recovering and hazards of self-employment; and section to a lead small business development from a disaster; ‘‘(ii) developing courses, consulting proc- center (as described under section 21 of the ‘‘(B) participate in ongoing national dis- esses, and highly targeted resource mate- Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648)). (b) USE OF FUNDS.—A recipient of a grant aster training; rials, and deploying them throughout the under this section shall use the grant only ‘‘(C) develop specific State-level disaster Small Business Development Center net- for the purpose of providing to the owner of response plans; and work; a small business concern assistance in iden- ‘‘(D) form a network with other Centers to ‘‘(B) link business owners with additional tifying and securing affordable health insur- serve as a platform for sharing disaster ex- resource service providers to prepare busi- ance for their business and employees. A re- pertise, training, and human resources. nesses for transition, including by increasing cipient of such a grant shall identify Fed- ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—Each grant under partnership opportunities, particularly with eral, State, and local initiatives designed to this subsection shall be for at least $50,000. the Service Corps of Retired Executives assist small businesses and provide such edu- ‘‘(4) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts ap- (SCORE); cation information to small business con- proved in advance in appropriations Acts and ‘‘(C) identify business opportunities for cerns seeking assistance on obtaining health separate from amounts approved to carry those interested in acquiring businesses; insurance. A recipient of such a grant shall out section 21(a)(1), the Administrator may ‘‘(D) help individuals identify and acquire also work with health insurance providers in make grants or enter into cooperative agree- financing for acquisition; and the area to identify premiums charged on ments to carry out this subsection.’’. ‘‘(E) provide continuing support once tran- health insurance for small business. A recipi- SEC. 203. INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS sition has occurred. ent of such a grant shall also attempt to ne- SERVICES TO MANUFACTURERS INI- ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—Each grant under gotiate lower health insurance premiums for TIATIVE. this subsection shall be for at least $175,000. small business concerns that seek the assist- Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 ‘‘(4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—A grant under this ance of the recipient. U.S.C. 648), as amended by this Act, is subsection may not exceed $350,000. (c) MINIMUM GRANT AMOUNT.—A grant amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(5) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts ap- under this section may not be in an amount proved in advance in appropriations Acts and ‘‘(p) INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS less than $200,000. separate from amounts approved to carry SERVICES TO MANUFACTURERS INITIATIVE.— (d) APPLICATION.—Each applicant for a ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A lead Small Business out section 21(a)(1), the Administrator may grant under this section shall submit to the Development Center may apply for an addi- make grants or enter into cooperative agree- Administrator an application in such form as tional grant to carry out an innovation and ments to carry out this subsection.’’. the Administrator may require. The applica- competitiveness services to manufacturers SEC. 205. SMALL BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY INI- tion shall include information regarding the initiative program. TIATIVE. applicant’s goals and objectives for helping ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM.—Under a pro- Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 address entrepreneur’s concerns with health gram under paragraph (1), the Center shall— U.S.C. 648), as amended by this Act, is insurance costs. ‘‘(A) participate in national training insti- amended by adding at the end the following: (e) REPORT TO ADMINISTRATOR.—As a condi- tutes to provide training to all programs of ‘‘(r) SMALL BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY INI- tion of receiving a grant under this section, the Center to assist those programs to qual- TIATIVE.— the Administrator shall require the recipient ify for technology accreditation designation; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A lead Small Business of a grant to submit to the Administrator, ‘‘(B) develop, disseminate, and regularly Development Center may apply for an addi- not later than 18 months after the date on update best practices ‘toolkits’ that include tional grant to carry out a small business which the grant is received, a report describ- best practices for resources, training pro- sustainability initiative program. ing how the grant funds were used. grams, consultative approaches, and support ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM.—Under a pro- (f) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND CON- services; gram under paragraph (1), the Center shall— TRACTS.—The Administrator may enter into ‘‘(C) recruit and engage significant local ‘‘(A) provide necessary support to smaller a cooperative agreement or contract with assets and resources (such as colleges, uni- and medium-sized businesses to— the recipient of a grant under this section to versities, economic development organiza- ‘‘(i) evaluate energy efficiency and green provide additional assistance that furthers tions, and trade associations) in each State; building opportunities; the purposes of this section. ‘‘(D) launch nationally a locally based but ‘‘(ii) understand the cost benefits of energy (g) APPLICABILITY OF GRANT REQUIRE- common themed marketing program, tar- efficiency and green building opportunities; MENTS.—An applicant for a grant under this geted at small manufacturers; ‘‘(iii) secure financing to achieve energy ef- section shall comply with all of the require- ‘‘(E) undertake aggressive outreach to in- ficiency or to construct green buildings; and ments applicable to a grantee under section crease the levels of innovation and competi- ‘‘(iv) empower management to implement 21 of the Small Business Act, except that the tiveness, focusing on business advisement energy efficiency projects; matching funds requirements of such section and training for manufacturers; ‘‘(B) assist entrepreneurs with clean tech- shall not apply. ‘‘(F) provide ongoing professional develop- nology development and technology com- (h) EVALUATION OF PROGRAM.—Not later ment to personnel of the Center and of other mercialization through— than March 31, 2009, the Administrator shall resource partners; and ‘‘(i) technology assessment; submit to Congress a report that contains an

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.029 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6617 evaluation of the grant program under this to the Administrator a quarterly report that Counsel for Advocacy of the Administration section. includes— a copy of the list of regulations submitted (i) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts approved ‘‘(i) a summary of the regulatory compli- under subsection (d)(1)(B) as part of the an- in advance in appropriations Acts and sepa- ance assistance provided by the center under nual report required by that subsection. rate from amounts approved to carry out the program; and ‘‘(2) REVIEW OF LIST OF REGULATIONS.—The section 21(a)(1), the Administrator may ‘‘(ii) any data and information obtained by Chief Counsel for Advocacy shall review the make grants or enter into cooperative agree- the center from a Federal agency regarding list of regulations transmitted under para- ments to carry out this subsection. regulatory compliance that the agency in- graph (1) and identify any regulation that— SEC. 207. NATIONAL REGULATORY ASSISTANCE. tends to be disseminated to small business ‘‘(A) is eligible for review in accordance The Small Business Act is amended by in- concerns. with section 610 of title 5, United States serting after section 21 (15 U.S.C. 648) the fol- ‘‘(B) ELECTRONIC FORM.—Each report re- Code; lowing: quired under subparagraph (A) shall be ‘‘(B) has a significant impact on a substan- transmitted in electronic form. ‘‘SEC. 21A. SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY AS- tial number of small business concerns that SISTANCE. ‘‘(C) INTERIM REPORTS.—A participating is substantially different from the impact in- Small Business Development Center may ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the fol- dicated in the final regulatory flexibility transmit to the Administrator such interim lowing definitions apply: analysis for that regulation, as published reports as the Center considers appropriate. ‘‘(1) ASSOCIATION.—The term ‘Association’ with the final regulation in the Federal Reg- ‘‘(D) LIMITATION ON DISCLOSURE REQUIRE- means the association recognized by the Ad- ister; or MENTS.—The Administrator shall not require ministrator of the Small Business Adminis- ‘‘(C) has a significant impact on a substan- a Small Business Development Center to dis- tration under section 21(a)(3)(A). tial number of small business concerns and close the name or address of any small busi- ‘‘(2) PARTICIPATING SMALL BUSINESS DEVEL- for which no final regulatory flexibility ness concern that received or is receiving as- OPMENT CENTER.—The term ‘participating analysis was ever performed. sistance under the program, except that the Small Business Development Center’ means ‘‘(3) NOTIFICATION AND AGENCY REVIEW.— Administrator shall require such a disclosure a Small Business Development Center par- With respect to any regulation identified if ordered to do so by a court in any civil or under paragraph (2) the Chief Counsel for Ad- ticipating in the program. criminal action. ‘‘(3) PROGRAM.—The term ‘program’ means vocacy shall— ‘‘(d) DATA REPOSITORY AND CLEARING- ‘‘(A) notify the appropriate Federal rule- the regulatory assistance program estab- HOUSE.— making agency and the Office of Information lished under this section. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro- and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Man- ‘‘(4) REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ASSIST- gram, the Administrator shall— agement of the identification of such rule or ANCE.—The term ‘regulatory compliance as- ‘‘(A) act as the repository of and clearing- regulation; and sistance’ means assistance provided by a house for data and information submitted by ‘‘(B) request the review of such regula- Small Business Development Center to a Small Business Development Centers; tion— small business concern to enable the concern ‘‘(B) submit to the President, the Com- ‘‘(i) in accordance with section 610 of title to comply with Federal regulatory require- mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- 5, United States Code; or ments. ship of the Senate, and the Committee on ‘‘(ii) for any impact it has on small busi- ‘‘(5) SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CEN- Small Business of the House of Representa- TER.—The term ‘Small Business Develop- tives an annual report that includes— ness concerns. ment Center’ means a lead Small Business ‘‘(i) a description of the types of assistance ‘‘(4) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Chief Counsel Development Center described in section 21. provided by participating Small Business De- for Advocacy shall publish an annual report ‘‘(6) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means each velopment Centers under the program; containing a list of any regulation identified of the several States, the District of Colum- ‘‘(ii) data regarding the number of small under paragraph (2) and the disposition by bia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the business concerns that contacted partici- the appropriate agency. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. pating Small Business Development Centers ‘‘(f) ELIGIBILITY.— ‘‘(b) AUTHORITY.—In accordance with this regarding assistance under the program; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A Small Business Devel- section, the Administrator shall establish a ‘‘(iii) data regarding the number of small opment Center shall be eligible to receive as- program to provide regulatory compliance business concerns assisted by participating sistance under the program only if the cen- assistance to small business concerns Small Business Development Centers under ter is certified under section 21(k)(2). through selected Small Business Develop- the program; ‘‘(2) WAIVER.—With respect to a Small ment Centers, the Association of Small Busi- ‘‘(iv) data and information regarding out- Business Development Center seeking assist- ness Development Centers, and Federal com- reach activities conducted by participating ance under the program, the Administrator pliance partnership programs. Small Business Development Centers under may waive the certification requirement set ‘‘(c) SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CEN- the program, including any activities con- forth in paragraph (1) if the Administrator TERS.— ducted in partnership with Federal agencies; determines that the center is making a good ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro- ‘‘(v) data and information regarding each faith effort to obtain such certification. gram, the Administrator shall enter into ar- case known to the Administrator in which ‘‘(g) SELECTION OF PARTICIPATING STATE rangements with selected Small Business one or more Small Business Development PROGRAMS.— Development Centers under which such Cen- Centers offered conflicting advice or infor- ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—In con- ters shall provide— mation regarding compliance with a Federal sultation with the Association and giving ‘‘(A) access to information and resources, or State regulation to one or more small substantial weight to the Association’s rec- including current Federal and State non- business concerns; ommendations, the Administrator shall se- punitive compliance and technical assistance ‘‘(vi) any recommendations for improve- lect the Small Business Development Center programs similar to those established under ments in the regulation of small business programs of 2 States from each of the fol- section 507 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. concerns; and lowing groups of States to participate in the 7661f); ‘‘(vii) a list of regulations identified by the program: ‘‘(B) training and educational activities; Administrator, after consultation with the ‘‘(A) Group 1: Maine, Massachusetts, New ‘‘(C) confidential, free-of-charge, one-on- Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Adminis- Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, and one, in-depth counseling to the owners and tration, who shall review such list, and the Rhode Island. operators of small business concerns regard- Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory ‘‘(B) Group 2: New York, New Jersey, Puer- ing compliance with Federal and State regu- Enforcement Ombudsman, as being most to Rico, and the Virgin Islands. lations, as long as such counseling is not burdensome to small business concerns, and ‘‘(C) Group 3: Pennsylvania, Maryland, considered to be the practice of law in a recommendations to reduce or eliminate the West Virginia, Virginia, the District of Co- State in which a Small Business Develop- burdens of such regulations; and lumbia, and Delaware. ment Center is located or in which such ‘‘(C) establish an Internet website that— ‘‘(D) Group 4: Georgia, Alabama, North counseling is conducted; ‘‘(i) provides access to Federal, State, aca- Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Flor- ‘‘(D) technical assistance; demic, and industry association Internet ida, Kentucky, and Tennessee. ‘‘(E) referrals to experts and other pro- websites containing industry-specific regu- ‘‘(E) Group 5: Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indi- viders of compliance assistance who meet latory compliance information that the Ad- ana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. such standards for educational, technical, ministrator deems potentially useful to ‘‘(F) Group 6: Texas, New Mexico, Arkan- and professional competency as are estab- small businesses attempting to comply with sas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. lished by the Administrator; and Federal regulations; and ‘‘(G) Group 7: Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, ‘‘(F) access to the Internet and training on ‘‘(ii) arranges such Internet websites in in- and Kansas. Internet use, including the use of the Inter- dustry-specific categories. ‘‘(H) Group 8: Colorado, Wyoming, North net website established by the Administrator ‘‘(e) REVIEW OF BURDENSOME REGULATIONS Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Utah. under subsection (d)(1)(C). AND PETITION FOR AGENCY REVIEW.— ‘‘(I) Group 9: California, Guam, Hawaii, Ne- ‘‘(2) REPORTS.— ‘‘(1) TRANSMISSION OF LIST OF REGULATIONS vada, and Arizona. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each selected Small TO CHIEF COUNSEL FOR ADVOCACY.—The Ad- ‘‘(J) Group 10: Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Business Development Center shall transmit ministrator shall transmit to the Chief and Oregon.

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As the under paragraph (1) not later than 60 days any expert or other assistance provider to leading job creators and generators of after promulgation of regulations under sub- whom a small business concern may be re- nearly half of private sector gross do- section (k). ferred for compliance assistance under the ‘‘(3) ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS.—Not earlier program. mestic product, their impact is felt than the date 3 years after the date of the ‘‘(l) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts ap- throughout the country. enactment of this paragraph, the Adminis- proved in advance in appropriations Acts and Today, entrepreneurs are confronted trator may select Small Business Develop- separate from amounts approved to carry with intense competition from foreign ment Center programs of States in addition out section 21(a)(1), the Administrator may and corporate counterparts. They must to those selected under paragraph (1). The make grants or enter into cooperative agree- continually update their products and Administrator shall consider the effect on ments to carry out this section.’’. processes, as well as adapt to change the programs selected under paragraph (1) SEC. 208. REPORT. quickly. Not later than 18 months after the date of before selecting additional programs under Traditionally, the SBA’s entrepre- this paragraph. the enactment of this Act, the Adminis- neurial development programs were ‘‘(4) COORDINATION TO AVOID DUPLICATION trator of the Small Business Administration WITH OTHER PROGRAMS.—In selecting pro- shall submit to Congress a report evaluating created to provide direction and assist- grams under this subsection, the Adminis- the effectiveness of the new Small Business ance to small business owners, helping trator shall give a preference to Small Busi- Development Center programs added by the them remain competitive and armed ness Development Center programs that amendments made by this title. with the tools to maintain successful have a plan for consulting with Federal and TITLE III—SCORE ventures. While providing critical as- State agencies to ensure that any assistance SEC. 301. REPEAL OF ACTIVE CORPORATION OF sistance, these programs were created provided under this section is not duplicated EXECUTIVES. many years ago to address general by an existing Federal or State program. Section 8(b)(1)(B) of the Small Business business development issues faced by ‘‘(h) MATCHING NOT REQUIRED.—Subpara- Act (15 U.S.C. 637(b)(1)(B)) is amended by graphs (A) and (B) of section 21(a)(4) shall striking ‘‘and an Active Corps of Executive typical small businesses of the time. not apply to assistance made available under (ACE)’’. There is no question the needs of en- the program. SEC. 302. INCREASING THE PROPORTION OF trepreneurs change as the environment ‘‘(i) DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS.— SCORE VOLUNTEERS FROM SO- does. The challenges facing entre- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in CIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DIS- preneurs today are different from those paragraph (2), each State program selected ADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS. even 5 years ago. SBA’s entrepre- Section 8(b)(1) of the Small Business Act to receive a grant under subsection (g) in a neurial development programs must fiscal year shall be eligible to receive a grant (15 U.S.C. 637(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: evolve to provide small businesses with in an amount not to exceed the product ob- the ability to deal with the economic tained by multiplying— ‘‘(H) The Service Corps of Retired Execu- ‘‘(A) the amount made available for grants tives (SCORE) established under subpara- conditions of today. under this section for the fiscal year; and graph (B) shall carry out a plan to increase The Small Business Entrepreneurial ‘‘(B) the ratio that the population of the the proportion of mentors who are from so- Development Programs Act of 2007 in- State bears to the population of all the cially or economically disadvantaged back- troduced by Congressman SESTAK not States with programs selected to receive grounds. SCORE shall, on an annual basis, only modernizes this program to adjust report to the Administrator on the imple- grants under subsection (g) for the fiscal the current concerns of small busi- year. mentation of this subparagraph.’’. SEC. 303. BENCHMARK REPORTING. nesses but also enhances them. Today, ‘‘(2) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—The minimum the leading issues for small firms are amount that a State program selected to re- Section 8(b)(1) of the Small Business Act ceive a grant under subsection (g) shall be el- (15 U.S.C. 637(b)(1)), as amended by section the rising health and energy costs and igible to receive under this section for any 202, is further amended by adding at the end complying with regulations. This legis- fiscal year shall be $200,000. The Adminis- the following: lation will help small business owners trator shall reduce the amount described in ‘‘(I) The Service Corps of Retired Execu- identify and secure affordable health paragraph (1) as appropriate to carry out the tives (SCORE) established under subpara- care. With less than half of small busi- purposes of this paragraph and subsection graph (B) shall, in consultation with the Ad- ness owners providing health care, the ministrator, establish benchmarks for use in (j)(2). need for legislation that helps alleviate ‘‘(j) EVALUATION AND REPORT.—Not later evaluating the performance of its activities and the performance of its volunteers. The this is clear. than 3 years after the establishment of the Considering the current price of gaso- program, the Comptroller General of the benchmarks shall include benchmarks relat- United States shall conduct an evaluation of ing to the demographic characteristics and line, there’s no question why the num- the program and shall transmit to the Ad- the geographic characteristics of persons as- ber one concern for entrepreneurs is ministrator, the Committee on Small Busi- sisted by SCORE, benchmarks relating to the cost of energy. Gasoline is more ness and Entrepreneurship of the Senate, and the hours spent mentoring by volunteers, than $3 a gallon. This price represents the Committee on Small Business of the and benchmarks relating to the performance a 28 percent increase over a period of of the persons assisted by SCORE. SCORE House of Representatives a report containing just 2 months ago and a 52 percent in- the results of the evaluation along with any shall, on an annual basis, report to the Ad- ministrator on the extent to which the crease since the end of January. Due to recommendations as to whether the pro- small businesses’ limited resources, as gram, with or without modification, should benchmarks established under this subpara- be extended to include the participation of graph are being attained.’’. production costs are driven up, they all Small Business Development Centers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- become less competitive with their ‘‘(k) PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS.— ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from counterparts. After providing notice and an opportunity New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the While the costs of energy and health for comment and after consulting with the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID care have risen, so has the regulatory Association (but not later than 180 days after DAVIS) each will control 20 minutes. burden for small businesses. In 2006, the date of the enactment of this section), The Chair recognizes the gentle- just seven major rules added over $3.7 the Administrator shall promulgate final woman from New York. billion to the overall regulatory costs. regulations to carry out this section, includ- GENERAL LEAVE That does not even account for the ing regulations that establish— ´ ‘‘(1) priorities for the types of assistance to Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask thousands of other regulations that be provided under the program; unanimous consent that all Members were added last year. Small firms ‘‘(2) standards relating to educational, may have 5 legislative to revise and ex- today require affordable access to in- technical, and support services to be pro- tend their remarks and include extra- formation and counseling to address vided by participating Small Business Devel- neous material on the bill under con- these new rules. opment Centers; sideration. H.R. 2359, with its increased capac- ‘‘(3) standards relating to any national The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ities, ensures that the SBDCs located service delivery and support function to be objection to the request of the gentle- in communities across the Nation have provided by the Association under the pro- the ability to assist entrepreneurs in gram; woman from New York? There was no objection. facing these challenges. For this rea- ‘‘(4) standards relating to any work plan ´ that the Administrator may require a par- Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I son, the SBA Entrepreneurial Develop- ticipating Small Business Development Cen- yield myself as much time as I may ment Act of 2007 has the support of the ter to develop; and consume. National Federation of Independent

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.029 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6619 Businesses. They are not only sup- providers. And without appropriate in- and technical problems and feasibility porting but will key vote this legisla- formation on broadband access and studies. tion. By tailoring SBA’s economic de- penetration, it is impossible to develop SBDCs serve Americans with a desire velopment programs to the economic policies that ensure small businesses to start their own venture but who demands and changing composition of will have affordable access to lack the technical expertise associated small businesses, they will better pro- broadband. with starting and running a successful mote business development this our Title II also includes a mechanism to business, and in the past decades, communities. increase the capacity of small business SBDCs have provided assistance to mil- H.R. 2359 will make sure small firms development centers to offer regu- lions of entrepreneurs across America. remain a driving force in our economy. latory compliance assistance to small The SBDC program also represents I urge support of this legislation. businesses disproportionately affected the effective and efficient use of allo- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of by erroneous regulatory burdens. It is cated Federal moneys through public/ my time. an idea supported by the House in the private collaboration. To that end, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. previous four Congresses and by the SBDCs are funded by matching moneys Speaker, I yield myself such time as I National Federation of Independent provided by State legislatures, founda- may consume. Business. I would like to thank the tions, State and local chambers of Today, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support chairwoman and Mr. SESTAK for includ- commerce, public and private univer- of the request to suspend the rules and ing this critical assistance to small sities, vocational and technical schools pass H.R. 2359, the SBA Entrepre- business owners. and community colleges. In fact, spon- neurial Development Programs Act of Ultimately, H.R. 2359 is designed to sors’ contributions have been increas- 2007. help small businesses get the advice ingly exceeding the minimum 50 per- I would like to thank Chairwoman and assistance they need to continue cent matching share, signifying greater VELA´ ZQUEZ for working in a coopera- their ever-increasing importance in participation among such groups and tive and bipartisan manner to bring maintaining America’s prime place in institutions. this bill to the floor. This bill makes the global economy. This is why I feel especially fortu- modest yet necessary changes in the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of nate to have several Small Business core entrepreneurial technical assist- my time. Development Sub-Centers located at ance programs of the SBA, the Small Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rec- local universities, such as Widener Uni- Business Development Center Program. ognize Mr. SESTAK, the sponsor of the versity and the University of Pennsyl- Small business development centers, legislation, for as much time as he may vania, which provide critical business on a relatively modest appropriation, consume. resources and technical assistance to provide free training sessions which Mr. SESTAK. Mr. Speaker, I would small businesses in and around my dis- last at least 1 hour and free individual like to thank the distinguished chair- trict. one-on-one counseling. The centers met woman from New York for yielding. I would like to stress that the core a total of 700,000 individual business Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my SBDC program has been extremely ef- owners and prospective owners in fiscal colleagues to support a piece of legisla- fective, but there are certain oper- year 2007. tion to enhance two critical Small ational improvements that can be im- Changes are necessary to clarify the Business Administration entrepre- plemented to increase the flexibility of statutory mandate and ensure that neurial development programs, the SBDCs. small business development centers are Small Business Development Centers To that end, changes proposed in this appropriately responding to the new and the Service Corps for Retired Ex- legislation will ensure the quality of challenges facing America’s entre- ecutives. grant recipients to host SBDCs; help preneurs. These alterations are re- Serving as the Representative in a SBDCs maintain their autonomy from flected in title I of the bill. district that has been historically driv- undue SBA interference; protect the Even though the program is more en economically by vibrant local small confidentiality of SBDC clients; ensure than 25 years old, there is no definition businesses, I greatly appreciate and that taxpayer dollars are being spent of the term ‘‘small business develop- support the entrepreneurial develop- as efficiently as possible by not using ment center,’’ which substantially adds ment assistance that the SBA provides. SBDC funds except for the sole purpose to the confusion interpreting the statu- We know that entrepreneurial devel- of business development; and allowing tory language. I would like to thank opment programs work. Businesses exemptions to the current cap on non- the chairwoman for including the defi- who receive SBA entrepreneurial as- matching portability grants in the nition in the term. sistance are twice as likely to succeed. event of federally designated natural or Another key change demonstrates And for every Federal dollar spent on human caused disasters. the need to update the mission of the entrepreneurial development, $7 are small business development centers as generated in increased tax revenue. b 1815 technology and business practices But in the past 3 years, due to In addition to these operational change. Broadband access is no longer changes in our ever-changing changes, it is important to strengthen a luxury for many, if not most, small globalizing economy, my district has the SBDC core program, which success- businesses; yet the only reliable data lost 607 small businesses and one out of fully navigates entrepreneurs in man- on broadband access in America comes five manufacturing establishments. aging their business, by establishing from providers that make the reports This is a trend that I am committed to specific grant programs that will allow to the Federal Communications Com- reversing through fostering entrepre- SBDCs to tailor their services. mission. neurial development and creating the For instance, the Capital Access Ini- Congressman FORTENBERRY, the right set of conditions to help busi- tiative would establish grants to assist ranking member of the Committee’s nesses flourish, stay and be attracted entrepreneurs in processing loan appli- Subcommittee on Rural and Urban En- to my district, and I believe that sup- cations and obtaining private equity. trepreneurship, had the idea that rath- porting effective small business entre- An Innovation and Competitiveness er than relying on these providers, a preneurial development programs is a Initiative would establish grants to more accurate picture might come key part of that strategy. allow SBDCs to become technology from actually asking individuals In 1980, Congress established the centers, to help market technologies whether they had access to broadband SBDC program to foster economic de- and advanced projects to manufactur- services. Mr. FORTENBERRY thought it velopment by providing management, ers. A disaster recovery program would would make sense to have the center technical and research assistance to establish grants to allow SBDCs to as- survey their clients when they come in current and prospective small busi- sist and coordinate the Federal re- the door on the availability of nesses. As you know, SBDCs provide sponse for small business disaster vic- broadband service. The survey might services which include assisting small tims. prove a valuable addition to supple- businesses with financial, marketing, The older entrepreneurial assistance ment the existing data from broadband production, organizational, engineering program will target older Americans

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.072 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 interested in transitioning to become nor the expertise to sort through hun- through SBDCs to include assistance aimed to business owners, while the Small Busi- dreds of pages of regulations in the help businesses prepare for and respond to ness Sustainability Initiative will pro- Federal Register. Small business own- economic disruptions caused by natural and mote the development and implemen- ers often learn of their failure to com- manmade disasters, regulatory burdens, and tation of energy-efficient and clean en- ply with Federal regulations or even increased costs. By ensuring that the SBDC ergy improvements and technology. that new Federal regulations have been core programs remain robust and authorizing And an Affordable Health Care Initia- imposed only after a penalty has been new programs that are designed specifically to tive will help small business owners assessed. The current system denies meet evolving needs of small business owners provide affordable health care insur- small businesses access to regulatory and operators, this bill will help SBDCs sustain ance options to their employees, as the compliance assistance and further a reputation as trusted and valued sources of chairwoman mentioned. weakens the opportunity for America’s technical assistance for our country’s entre- As I also spoke about, a second pro- small businesses to compete with larg- preneurs. gram which this legislation will ad- er firms both domestically and inter- This legislation would further make impor- dress is SCORE, which provides entre- nationally. tant changes to the Small Business Adminis- preneurs with free counseling assist- The Small Business Regulatory As- tration Service Corps of Retired Executives ance by former executives. SCORE pro- sistance Act represents a win-win for (SCORE) Program. These changes will help vides a valuable service to small busi- America’s small businesses. Not only ensure that SBA clients from socially and eco- nesses, and I believe it will be even will the SBDCs help small business nomically disadvantaged backgrounds can stronger with a provision to actively owners understand what they must do benefit from advice, counseling and mentoring recruit volunteer mentors who will to comply with Federal regulations but from executives from similar, disadvantaged then provide a greater reflection of the also how they may do so in a most backgrounds. This bill would require the SBA social and economic diversity of those cost-effective manner. to increase its efforts to recruit such execu- who will utilize SBA services, such as Again, I would like to thank the tives to participate in the SCORE Program. women and underrepresented minori- committee for including this legisla- The SBDC and SCORE programs have ties. tion in the bill, and I urge my col- been remarkably successful. This bill will help I urge all my colleagues to support leagues to support the overall bill. ensure that those excellent programs are as this important bill, which will greatly Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I responsive as possible to the evolving needs enhance the business development re- yield myself the balance of my time. of our country’s small businesses. I urge my sources available to America’s small Today’s entrepreneurs are facing colleagues’ support for this bill. business owners and aspiring entre- countless challenges. SBA’s entrepre- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance preneurs. neurial development programs must be of my time. Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. modernized to provide small businesses Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield such with the ability to deal with the eco- Speaker, I have no further requests for time as he may consume to my good nomic conditions of today. time, and I yield back the balance of friend Mr. LATHAM. Mr. SESTAK’s legislation, the SBA my time. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I thank Entreprenurial Development Programs The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the gentleman from Tennessee for Act of 2007, makes much-needed up- question is on the motion offered by yielding me time, and I congratulate dates to the agency’s programs so that the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. the committee and the chairman for they are better able to assist entre- VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the bringing this piece of legislation for- preneurs and enable small firms to re- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2359. ward. main a driving force in our economy. The question was taken. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support H.R. 2359 has the support of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the of H.R. 2359, the Small Business Ad- NFIB, who, in addition to supporting opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ministration Entrepreneurial Develop- it, has made it one of their key votes in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ment Programs Act. for the 110th Congress. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, on I am especially pleased that the Again I want to thank Mr. SESTAK that I demand the yeas and nays. Small Business Committee included and also Mr. CHABOT, the ranking mi- The yeas and nays were ordered. legislation that I introduced earlier nority member, for working in a bipar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- this Congress, H.R. 731, the National tisan manner to move this legislation ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Small Business Regulatory Assistance and other bills that will be moved Chair’s prior announcement, further Act, into this broad legislative pack- today. I want to thank the staff that proceedings on this question will be age. This National Small Business Reg- worked on this bill. From the majority postponed. ulatory Assistance Act utilizes one of staff, Michael Day, Adam Minehardt, f SBA’s most effective programs, the Nicole Witenstein; from Representative Small Business Development Center SESTAK’s staff, Clarence Tong; and SBA VETERANS’ PROGRAMS ACT program. Generally the SBDCs support from the minority staff, Barry Pineles. OF 2007 small businesses with financial, man- I strongly urge my colleagues to vote Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I agement, and marketing activities. My for H.R. 2359. move to suspend the rules and pass the legislation, included in section 207 of Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today bill (H.R. 2366) to reauthorize the vet- H.R. 2359, creates a pilot program in strong support of H.R. 2359, the SBA Entre- erans entreprenurial development pro- through the SBDCs that will provide preneurial Development Programs Act of grams of the Small Business Adminis- free confidential counseling on regu- 2007. I commend our colleague from Pennsyl- tration, and for other purposes. latory compliance and help small busi- vania (Mr. SESTAK) for sponsoring this legisla- The Clerk read the title of the bill. nesses gain access to regulatory infor- tion. I also commend our colleague from New The text of the bill is as follows: mation and resources. York (Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ), Chairwoman of the H.R. 2366 The research done by the Small Busi- Committee on Small Business, and the mem- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ness Administration demonstrates that bers of the Committee on Small Business for resentatives of the United States of America in small businesses with less than 20 em- their initiatives to strengthen America’s small Congress assembled, ployees pay more than $7,600 per em- businesses and for bringing to the House SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. ployee to comply with Federal regula- chamber today four important bills aimed at (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as tions each year, while large firms pay improving programs and services administered the ‘‘SBA Veterans’ Programs Act of 2007’’. 45 percent less per employee. Adjusted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- for inflation, the annual cost of Fed- H.R. 2359 would reauthorize certain entre- tents for this Act is as follows: eral regulations faced by America’s preneurial development programs and aid Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. small businesses in 2004 was over $875 small businesses across our country in receiv- TITLE I—OFFICE OF VETERANS billion. ing enhanced assistance from Small Business BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT The fact of the matter is many small Development Centers (SBDCs). H.R. 2359 Sec. 101. Office of Veterans Business Devel- business owners have neither the time would also expand the services available opment.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0655 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.074 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6621 TITLE II—VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND tablishing virtual integration of service pro- While many have the American SERVICES viders and offerings for a one-stop point of dream of owning a business, veterans Sec. 201. Veterans Assistance and Services contact for veterans who are entrepreneurs face unique challenges when working program. or small business owners. to start or maintain their firms. For ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—Each grant under TITLE III—EXPANDING VETERANS this sector of the population to be suc- BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTERS this subsection shall be for at least $75,000. ‘‘(4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—A grant under this cessful in their small business endeav- Sec. 301. Increasing the number of outreach subsection may not exceed $250,000. ors, there needs to be assistance avail- centers. Sec. 302. Independent study on gaps in avail- ‘‘(5) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts ap- able in local communities. They can- ability of outreach centers. proved in advance in appropriations Acts, not be expected to return home know- the Administration may make grants or TITLE I—OFFICE OF VETERANS BUSINESS ing all of the necessary and available enter into cooperative agreements to carry DEVELOPMENT tools to start a business. Outreach ef- out the provisions of this subsection.’’. SEC. 101. OFFICE OF VETERANS BUSINESS DE- forts to these aspiring entrepreneurs TITLE III—EXPANDING VETERANS VELOPMENT. need to be increased and information BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTERS Section 32 of the Small Business Act (15 must be accessible. The Small Business U.S.C. 657b) is amended— SEC. 301. INCREASING THE NUMBER OF OUT- Administration Veterans Programs Act (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- REACH CENTERS. The Administrator of the Small Business of 2007 makes these resources available. section (e); and Service men and women contributing (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- Administration shall use the authority in lowing: section 8(b)(17) of the Small Business Act (15 to economic growth is not a new trend. ‘‘(c) PARTICIPATION IN TAP WORKSHOPS.— U.S.C. 647(b)) to ensure that the number of After World War II, the GI bill provided ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Associate Adminis- Veterans Business Outreach Centers the opportunity of a college education trator shall increase veteran outreach by en- throughout the United States increases— to this Nation’s veterans. By 1956 there (1) by at least 2, for each of fiscal years suring that Veteran Business Outreach Cen- were 7.8 million World War II veterans ters regularly participate, on a nationwide 2008 and 2009; and (2) by the number that the Administrator that had participated in an education basis, in the workshops of the Transition As- or training program. The impact that sistance Program of the Department of considers appropriate, based on existing Labor. need, for each fiscal year thereafter. that single piece of legislation had on ‘‘(2) PRESENTATIONS.—In carrying out para- SEC. 302. INDEPENDENT STUDY ON GAPS IN this Nation’s economy was great. graph (1), a Center may provide grants to eli- AVAILABILITY OF OUTREACH CEN- Much like ensuring the right to a col- gible entities located in Transition Assist- TERS. lege education, as the GI bill did, H.R. The Administrator of the Small Business ance Program locations to make presen- Administration shall sponsor an independent 2366 expands business ownership. It tations on the opportunities available from study on gaps in the availability of Veterans provides specific assistance for aspiring the Administration for recently separating Business Outreach Centers across the United business owners. Starting a business veterans. Each such presentation must in- States. The purpose of the study shall be to after leaving military service provides clude, at a minimum, the entrepreneurial identify the gaps that do exist so as to in- an opportunity for returning veterans and business training resources available form decisions on funding and on the alloca- from the Administration. to not only begin a new career but to tion and coordination of resources. Not later secure their livelihood. Enabling this ‘‘(3) REPORTS.—The Associate Adminis- than 6 months after the date of the enact- trator shall submit to Congress progress re- ment of this Act, the Administrator shall to be a viable option for some of the ports on the implementation of this sub- submit to Congress a report on the results of most dedicated individuals in our coun- section. the study. try spurs economic development in ‘‘(d) WOMEN VETERANS BUSINESS TRAINING local economies, demonstrates our RESOURCE PROGRAM.—The Associate Admin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- istrator shall establish a Women Veterans ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from commitment to their aspirations of en- Business Training Resource Program. The New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the trepreneurship, and represents true pa- program shall— gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID triotism. ‘‘(1) compile information on resources DAVIS) each will control 20 minutes. I strongly urge support of this legis- available to women veterans for business The Chair recognizes the gentle- lation. training, including resources for— woman from New York. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ‘‘(A) vocational and technical education; my time. ‘‘(B) general business skills, such as mar- GENERAL LEAVE Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. keting and accounting; and Speaker, I yield myself such time as I ‘‘(C) business assistance programs targeted unanimous consent that all Members to women veterans; and may have 5 legislative days to revise may consume. ‘‘(2) disseminate the information through and extend their remarks and include Today, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Veteran Business Outreach Centers and extraneous material on the bill under of the request to suspend the rules and women’s business centers.’’. consideration. pass H.R. 2366, the SBA Veterans Pro- TITLE II—VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there grams Act of 2007. I would like to SERVICES objection to the request of the gentle- thank Chairwoman VELA´ ZQUEZ for SEC. 201. VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES woman from New York? working in a cooperative, bipartisan PROGRAM. There was no objection. manner to bring this bill, authored by Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. BUCHANAN, a freshman member of U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the committee, to the House floor. the following: yield myself such time as I may con- ‘‘(n) VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES sume. No one can debate the sacrifice that PROGRAM.— There is no question our Nation’s America’s veterans have made and con- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A Small Business Devel- veterans have made great sacrifices for tinue to make in defense of our coun- opment Center may apply for an additional this country. Many traveled long dis- try. While the repayment of that debt grant to carry out a veterans assistance and tances, spent lengthy amounts of time may never occur, we can certainly pro- services program. away from their families, and have vide them with the needed assistance ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM.—Under a pro- been in harm’s way to ensure our safe- to prosper in civilian life. H.R. 2366 is a gram under paragraph (1), the Center shall— ‘‘(A) create a marketing campaign to pro- ty. modest contribution to repaying the mote awareness and education of the serv- To date, more than 135,000 troops debt and helping them make a smooth ices of the Center that are available to vet- have come home from Iraq and Afghan- transition into civilian life. erans, and to target the campaign toward istan. These men and women are in- The bill recognizes that veterans veterans, disabled veterans, military units, creasingly turning toward small busi- learn a variety of critical skills. Re- Federal agencies, and veterans organiza- ness ownership. Congressman BU- cruitment advertisements for the tions; CHANAN’s legislation, the Small Busi- armed services highlight the various ‘‘(B) use technology-assisted online coun- ness Administration Veterans Pro- technical skills that they can obtain seling and distance learning technology to grams Act of 2007, ensures that service through the military. These skills overcome the impediments to entrepreneurship faced by veterans and members of the men and women will not only have the clearly are valued in civilian compa- Armed Forces; and opportunity to pursue entrepreneur- nies. In addition, the military incul- ‘‘(C) increase coordination among organi- ship but to succeed at starting their cates its members with other impor- zations that assist veterans, including by es- own firms. tant skills such as leadership, decision-

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:55 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.031 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 making, teamwork, and the drive to Our fighting men and women are the H.R. 2366 not only expands the num- win. All of these are critical to success best in the world. Let us help them be- ber and the scope of Veteran Outreach as a small business owner. come the best entrepreneurs in the Centers, it ensures the opening of more The military does not teach its mem- world by enacting H.R. 2366. doors and opportunities for our women bers how to take these skills and trans- With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the veterans. Assisting our veterans refer them to starting a business. They balance of my time. turning from combat has been an area require additional training to under- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Chairman, I long overlooked, and it is high time we stand the key components of operating yield 1 minute to the gentleman from did something about it. their own business without first having Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON), a member of I am encouraged by the unanimous to serve a sort of ‘‘apprenticeship’’ the Small Business Committee. consent that this bill received in the working with others. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- committee and by the spirit of biparti- In 1999 Congress recognized that er, I rise in support of H.R. 2366. sanship that is symbolic of its passage. more services should be directed to By now, every American should know Today, the House will pass a bill that help the 25 million veterans start and who our Greatest Generation is. Our will help individuals make an impor- grow their small businesses. Those ef- Greatest Generation was made up of tant transition from a veteran to a forts succeeded because a number of the returning heroes of the Second small business entrepreneur. small businesses owned by veterans World War. This generation was re- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. have grown to 14 percent of all small sponsible for one of the greatest peri- 2366. businesses. ods of economic growth in our Nation’s Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask Despite this success more must be history, leading to the creation of the unanimous consent to withdraw the done to assist our veterans in the start- lone superpower which now has become motion. up and operation of their businesses. the world’s leader in almost every con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Outreach must improve to ensure that ceivable category. But it is because we objection, the motion is withdrawn. veterans wishing to start their own empowered our returning veterans with There was no objection. businesses will have the training and educational, business and social oppor- f advice needed to transfer their skills to tunities which helped create an envi- PROVIDING FOR EARMARK entrepreneurship. ronment in which success was attain- REFORM The technical advice and assistance able for those who wanted it. The are not limited to veterans leaving the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I Greatest Generation went on to be- service. Reservists who operate their ask unanimous consent that the Com- come small business owners and opera- own small businesses have their own mittee on Rules be discharged from tors, driving the very engine which is unique set of operational problems as- further consideration of the resolution critical for the sustained economic sociated with their call-up to duty. (H. Res. 491) providing for earmark re- growth of our Nation. They may not know how long their form, and ask for its immediate consid- We are now witnessing the emergence call-up will last, and they may need as- eration in the House. of another great generation, a genera- sistance in ensuring that they have in The Clerk read the title of the resolution of volunteer warriors who have place a plan to operate their businesses tion. sacrificed so much in defense of our Na- while they are on Active Duty. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. tion’s interest. We would be negligent TAUSCHER). Is there objection to the re- b 1830 if we did not grant to this generation quest of the gentlewoman from New H.R. 2366 represents an effort to ex- the same opportunities to succeed as York? pand the focus of the SBA entrepre- we have done with past generations. Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, re- neurial assistance programs to our vet- That is why I support H.R. 2366, and I serving the right to object, I would erans. Of most significant importance move for its passage. simply ask my very distinguished is the need to create more Veteran Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. I Chair for an explanation of exactly Business Outreach Centers. These cen- would like to yield to the gentleman what it is that we’re doing here. ters operate as cooperative agreements from Florida (Mr. BUCHANAN) as much I am happy to yield to the distin- between the Small Business Adminis- time as he may consume. guished Chair of the Committee on tration and the non-profit entities. Mr. BUCHANAN. I would like to Rules under my reservation, Madam These centers provide entrepreneurial thank my colleague, the gentleman Speaker. development services, such as business from Tennessee, for yielding, and also Ms. SLAUGHTER. I thank the gen- training, counseling, mentoring and re- the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHN- tleman for yielding. ferrals. They also conduct entrepre- SON). What this measure does is absolutely neurial business development work- I would also like to commend Chair- guarantee that any earmark in a con- shops focusing on self-development and woman VELA´ ZQUEZ and Ranking Mem- ference report that has not been passed self-employment. Counseling services ber CHABOT for their proving that lead- in the House will be subject to a point may range from development of busi- ership and bipartisanship is alive and of order even though the Rules Com- ness plans to identifying government well in the United States Congress. The mittee may have protected against all procurement opportunities. Madam Chair has worked very hard on points of order. There are only four Veteran Business this bill, and I appreciate her effort. Mr. DREIER. If I may, under my res- Outreach Centers. To serve our mili- Mr. Speaker, my bill, H.R. 2366, ervation, Madam Speaker, I would just tary men and women, more are obvi- would create an important program like to make sure that we have in place ously needed, and title III requires the within the Small Business Administra- a provision now, as was agreed on last establishment of two more centers in tion that gives our veterans not just a week, that will ensure that the rights each of the next two fiscal years. chance in a business enterprise but pro- of Members, when it comes to raising a Another important element of the vides them with all the help and assist- point of order, are maintained when it bill is the recognition of the changing ance a grateful Nation can offer. comes to appropriations bills. nature of the military with a greater This legislation is intended to help I would say, Madam Speaker, that I involvement of women. Title I of the veterans through grants, information believe this is a very good start. My bill requires the administrator to es- services and contacts with profes- personal preference would have been tablish within the Office of Veterans sionals in their field of endeavor. This that we could have gone back to the Business Development a program to Federal program will enhance the abil- provision that we had last year to provide assistance to women veterans. ity of a veteran to become an entre- allow the same kind of protection for Given the rapid expansion and success preneur in his or her own right. earmarks when it comes to both au- of women-owned businesses, it makes My bill puts an emphasis on pro- thorization and tax bills. And I hope sense to ensure that the needs of viding veterans with market research, very much, Madam Speaker, that we women veterans are met when they financial options and technological are going to have an opportunity to seek to start and operate small busi- training important to become a suc- work together. I look forward to work- nesses. cessful small business owner. ing with the distinguished Chair of the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.076 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6623 Committee on Rules and the leadership couraged to submit their amendments ‘‘(C) business assistance programs targeted teams on both sides of the aisle to en- to the Congressional Budget Office for to women veterans; and sure that we can in fact pursue further analysis regarding possible PAYGO ‘‘(2) disseminate the information through Veteran Business Outreach Centers and transparency, openness, accountability violations. women’s business centers.’’. and enforceability when it comes to f TITLE II—VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND the issue of earmarks. SBA VETERANS’ PROGRAMS ACT SERVICES With that, I withdraw my reserva- OF 2007 SEC. 201. VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES tion, Madam Speaker. ´ PROGRAM. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 objection to the request of the gentle- move to suspend the rules and pass the U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end woman from New York? bill (H.R. 2366) to reauthorize the vet- the following: There was no objection. erans entrepreneurial development pro- ‘‘(n) VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES grams of the Small Business Adminis- PROGRAM.— The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A Small Business Devel- lows: tration, and for other purposes. opment Center may apply for an additional H. RES. 491 The Clerk read the title of the bill. grant to carry out a veterans assistance and The text of the bill is as follows: Resolved, That during the remainder of the services program. 110th Congress it shall not be in order to con- H.R. 2366 ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM.—Under a pro- sider a conference report to accompany a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- gram under paragraph (1), the Center shall— regular general appropriation bill unless the resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(A) create a marketing campaign to pro- joint explanatory statement prepared by the Congress assembled, mote awareness and education of the services of the Center that are available to vet- managers on the part of the House and the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. erans, and to target the campaign toward managers on the part of the Senate includes (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as veterans, disabled veterans, military units, a list of congressional earmarks (as that the ‘‘SBA Veterans’ Programs Act of 2007’’. Federal agencies, and veterans organiza- term is used in clause 9(d) of rule XXI) in the (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- tions; conference report or joint statement (and tents for this Act is as follows: ‘‘(B) use technology-assisted online coun- the name of any Member, Delegate, Resident Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. seling and distance learning technology to Commissioner, or Senator who submitted a TITLE I—OFFICE OF VETERANS overcome the impediments to entrepreneur- request to the respective House or Senate BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ship faced by veterans and members of the committee for each respective item included Armed Forces; and on such list) that were not committed to the Sec. 101. Office of Veterans Business Devel- ‘‘(C) increase coordination among organi- conference committee by either House, not opment. zations that assist veterans, including by es- TITLE II—VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND in a report on such bill, and not in a report tablishing virtual integration of service pro- SERVICES of a committee of the Senate on a companion viders and offerings for a one-stop point of measure. Sec. 201. Veterans Assistance and Services contact for veterans who are entrepreneurs SEC. 2. It shall not be in order to consider program. or small business owners. a rule or order that waives the application of TITLE III—EXPANDING VETERANS ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—Each grant under the first section of this resolution. BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTERS this subsection shall be for at least $75,000. SEC. 3. A point of order under this resolu- Sec. 301. Increasing the number of outreach ‘‘(4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—A grant under this tion shall be disposed of by the question of subsection may not exceed $250,000. consideration under the same terms as speci- centers. ‘‘(5) FUNDING.—Subject to amounts ap- fied in clause 9(b) of rule XXI. Sec. 302. Independent study on gaps in availability of outreach centers. proved in advance in appropriations Acts, The resolution was agreed to. the Administration may make grants or TITLE I—OFFICE OF VETERANS BUSINESS enter into cooperative agreements to carry A motion to reconsider was laid on DEVELOPMENT the table. out the provisions of this subsection.’’. SEC. 101. OFFICE OF VETERANS BUSINESS DE- TITLE III—EXPANDING VETERANS f VELOPMENT. BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTERS ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING Section 32 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657b) is amended— SEC. 301. INCREASING THE NUMBER OF OUT- AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- REACH CENTERS. The Administrator of the Small Business RULES COMMITTEE CONSIDER- section (e); and Administration shall use the authority in ATION OF LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- section 8(b)(17) of the Small Business Act (15 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 lowing: U.S.C. 647(b)) to ensure that the number of ‘‘(c) PARTICIPATION IN TAP WORKSHOPS.— Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, Veterans Business Outreach Centers ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Associate Adminis- the Rules Committee is expected to throughout the United States increases— trator shall increase veteran outreach by en- (1) by at least 2, for each of fiscal years meet Wednesday, June 20, to grant a suring that Veteran Business Outreach Cen- rule which may structure the amend- 2008 and 2009; and ters regularly participate, on a nationwide (2) by the number that the Administrator ment process for floor consideration of basis, in the workshops of the Transition As- considers appropriate, based on existing the Legislative Branch Appropriations sistance Program of the Department of need, for each fiscal year thereafter. Labor. Act, 2008. SEC. 302. INDEPENDENT STUDY ON GAPS IN Members who wish to offer an amend- ‘‘(2) PRESENTATIONS.—In carrying out para- AVAILABILITY OF OUTREACH CEN- ment to this bill should submit 30 cop- graph (1), a Center may provide grants to eli- TERS. gible entities located in Transition Assist- ies of the amendment and a brief de- The Administrator of the Small Business ance Program locations to make presen- Administration shall sponsor an independent scription of the amendment to the tations on the opportunities available from study on gaps in the availability of Veterans Rules Committee in H–312 in the Cap- the Administration for recently separating Business Outreach Centers across the United itol no later than 10 a.m. on Wednes- veterans. Each such presentation must in- States. The purpose of the study shall be to day, June 20. Members are strongly ad- clude, at a minimum, the entrepreneurial identify the gaps that do exist so as to in- vised to adhere to the amendment and business training resources available form decisions on funding and on the alloca- deadlines to ensure the amendments from the Administration. tion and coordination of resources. Not later receive consideration. ‘‘(3) REPORTS.—The Associate Adminis- than 6 months after the date of the enact- trator shall submit to Congress progress re- ment of this Act, the Administrator shall Amendments should be drafted to the ports on the implementation of this sub- submit to Congress a report on the results of bill as ordered reported by the Com- section. the study. mittee on Appropriations. A copy of ‘‘(d) WOMEN VETERANS BUSINESS TRAINING The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- that bill is expected to be posted on the RESOURCE PROGRAM.—The Associate Admin- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from istrator shall establish a Women Veterans Web site of the Rules Committee on New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the Tuesday afternoon. Business Training Resource Program. The program shall— gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID Amendments should be drafted by DAVIS) each will control 20 minutes. Legislative Counsel and also should be ‘‘(1) compile information on resources available to women veterans for business The Chair recognizes the gentle- reviewed by the Office of the Parlia- woman from New York. training, including resources for— ´ mentarian to be sure that the amend- ‘‘(A) vocational and technical education; Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I ments comply with the Rules of the ‘‘(B) general business skills, such as mar- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from House. Members are also strongly en- keting and accounting; and Iowa (Mr. LOEBSACK).

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.078 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 Mr. LOEBSACK. I thank the gentle- mitment to our veterans. It is a simple pact we thorize SBDCs to utilize grant funds to de- woman from New York for yielding, have made with our troops—and one we are velop and expand technology-assisted coun- and I thank the gentleman from Flor- obligated to fulfill: after they have sacrificed to seling and distance learning services designed ida for introducing this legislation. serve our country on the battlefield, we must to help veterans and members of the United I rise today to voice my strong sup- do all we can to serve them here at home. States Armed Forces overcome barriers to en- port for the SBA’s Veterans’ Programs The cost of any war must include caring for trepreneurship. This bill would further author- Act. the warrior. ize SBDCs to facilitate and increase coordina- The SBA’s Veterans’ Business Out- This legislation helps our veterans get start- tion among organizations that assist veterans, reach Initiative was established to fa- ed with business opportunities in their commu- including through the integration of service cilitate business ownership among dis- nities. It does so by providing grants, informa- providers and offerings into a one-stop point of abled veterans by providing one-stop tion services, and personal assistance to help contact for veterans who are entrepreneurs or assistance and counseling. Today’s leg- veterans evaluate business opportunities; in- small business owners. islation will expand the success of this creasing the number of veteran business out- This bill would further require that Veterans initiative. reach centers around the country, and encour- Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) partici- As an exemplary public/private part- aging further assistance to women veterans. pate in the U.S. Department of Labor Tech- nership, Veterans’ Business Outreach Countless soldiers are returning from their nical Assistance Program (TAP). The Tech- Centers represent the comprehensive, tours of duty with new confidence and skills nical Assistance Program is offered in 173 lo- cooperative and effective support that developed during their time in the military. cations throughout the United States and 53 our Nation can and should provide our This SBA program will help to ensure that locations internationally. H.R. 2366 would au- country’s veterans. those new abilities are put to good use when thorize VBOCs to provide grants to eligible en- This program provides greater oppor- they return to civilian life. tities located in TAP locations to make presen- tunity to returning servicemembers This bill is the right thing to do for those and encourages economic development tations on the opportunities available from the who have given so much and it will directly im- SBA for recently separated veterans. Accord- in communities across the country. pact Vermont and every State around the Our troops fight for our country ing to this bill such presentations must include, country. 97 percent of all Vermont firms are at a minimum, the entrepreneurial and busi- abroad, and we have a responsibility to small businesses. My office has been involved provide for their future at home. Their ness training resources available from the in helping the Vermont Small Business Devel- sacrifice warrants our support. And SBA. This bill would increase the number of opment Centers (SBDC) run business readi- they deserve every opportunity to suc- authorized VBOCs by two in each of fiscal ness classes for veterans. The Vermont SBDC ceed in business after their dedicated years 2008 and 2009. is the primary small business assistance re- service to our country. Additionally, H.R. 2366 would direct the This bill provides veterans with the source sought out by small business clients, SBA to establish a Women Veterans Business community and government support lenders, government agencies and other eco- Training Resource Program. This program necessary to ensure their success, and I nomic development partners. The Vermont would compile information on resources avail- support its passage. SBDC is the keystone in a statewide business able to women veterans for business training, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. assistance infrastructure tying together all ap- including resources for vocational and tech- Speaker, I yield back the balance of propriate resources and serving as a ‘‘one- nical education, the development of general my time. stop’’ gateway and clearing house to serve business skills, and business assistance pro- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, vet- small businesses’ needs. Drawing on collabo- grams. H.R. 2366 would direct that the SBA erans have not only been critical to the rative relationships among service providers, disseminate such information through VBOCs defense of our Nation, but with the in- Vermont SBDC leverages economic develop- and women business centers. creasing number of service men and ment resources of all kinds for advancement Support for this legislation will help Con- women engaging in entrepreneurship, of small businesses, growing the local econ- gress fulfill its commitment to ensuring that our they have also been invaluable in help- omy. veterans and servicemembers receive the ing our economy grow. These men and Roughly 6 percent of deployed soldiers support they need upon separation from serv- women have dedicated their lives to have small businesses depending on them. ice. I support this legislation on behalf of all preserving our freedom. It is crucial Veterans face a number of unique challenges, veterans and servicemembers, in particular that we show our appreciation for their from increasing lengths and number of deploy- those veterans and servicemembers from service. The SBA Veterans’ Programs ments overseas, to translating their military ex- Guam. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. Act of 2007 does just that. perience into business ventures. Yet, there is 2366. I strongly urge my colleagues to vote a lack of substantive programs to help these Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I for H.R. 2366, the SBA Veterans’ Pro- businesses survive through deployment, and yield back the balance of my time. gram Act of 2007. I urge its adoption. to assist veterans returning home. This pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. WELLER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise gram is designed to meet current, real-time CARDOZA). The question is on the mo- in support of H.R. 2366, the SBA Veterans’ needs of people on active duty in business tion offered by the gentlewoman from Programs Act of 2007. This legislation will as- who now need to leave for protracted periods, New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the sist our soldiers when then return home with or for those who have just come back and House suspend the rules and pass the opportunities and information about starting a really ‘‘need’’ to do something new with their bill, H.R. 2366. small business. lives. The question was taken; and (two- More than a million and a half (1,502,125) I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. thirds being in the affirmative) the men and women have answered the call to 2366. rules were suspended and the bill was serve their country since 2001. They inter- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today passed. rupted their careers, put their families eco- in support of H.R. 2366, the Small Business A motion to reconsider was laid on nomic security at risk, and face big personal Administration Veterans’ Programs Act of the table. challenges upon returning home. 2007. I commend my colleague from Florida f I recently visited Iraq and Afghanistan. That (Mr. BUCHANAN) for introducing this legislation. EXPANDING AND IMPROVING AS- trip gave me an even greater appreciation for This bill would authorize the Small Business SISTANCE PROVIDED BY SMALL the significant sacrifices our soldiers must Administration (SBA) to award grants to Small BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CEN- make and must cope with for the rest of their Business Development Centers (SBDCs) for TERS lives. If our soldiers faced mortal danger every the establishment of programs that would im- day abroad, let us help them have economic prove outreach to veterans and veterans serv- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I security when they return home. ice organizations. Specifically, this bill would move to suspend the rules and pass the It isn’t just the veteran who makes the sac- authorize SBDCs to use such grant funds to bill (H.R. 2284) to amend the Small rifice, their families do as well: their parents, create a marketing campaign to promote Business Act to expand and improve their spouses, their children, girlfriends and awareness of the services made available to the assistance provided by Small Busi- boyfriends and siblings. They give up so much veterans through that SBDC, and to target the ness Development Centers to Indian in defense of our country. campaign toward veterans, disabled veterans, tribe members, Alaska Natives, and It is our job, as Members of Congress, to military units, federal agencies, and veterans Native Hawaiians. make sure that our Nation lives up to its com- service organizations. The bill would also au- The Clerk read the title of the bill.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.080 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6625 The text of the bill is as follows: subsection (c)(3) to assist with outreach, de- ‘‘(v) NATIVE HAWAIIAN.—The term ‘Native H.R. 2284 velopment, and enhancement on Indian lands Hawaiian’ means any individual who is— of small business startups and expansions ‘‘(I) a citizen of the United States; and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- owned by Indian tribe members, Alaska Na- ‘‘(II) a descendant of the aboriginal people, resentatives of the United States of America in tives, and Native Hawaiians. who prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sov- Congress assembled, ‘‘(B) ELIGIBLE STATES.—For purposes of ereignty in the area that now constitutes the SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. subparagraph (A), an eligible State is a State State of Hawaii. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- that has a combined population of Indian ‘‘(vi) TRIBAL ORGANIZATION.—The term lowing: tribe members, Alaska Natives, and Native ‘tribal organization’ has the meaning given (1) The rate for American Indians and Alas- Hawaiians that comprises at least 1 percent that term in section 4(l) of the Indian Self- kan Natives living below 50 percent the pov- of the State’s total population, as shown by Determination and Education Assistance Act erty level is 11.2 percent, nearly double the the latest available census. (25 U.S.C. 450b(l)). rate of the general population. ‘‘(C) GRANT APPLICATIONS.—An applicant ‘‘(H) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (2) The unemployment rate for American for a grant under subparagraph (A) shall sub- There is authorized to be appropriated to Indians and Alaskan Natives 16 years and mit to the Administration an application carry out this paragraph $7,000,000 for each of over is 13.6 percent, nearly double the rate of that is in such form as the Administration fiscal years 2008 through 2010. the general population. may require. The application shall include ‘‘(I) FUNDING LIMITATIONS.— (3) Indian tribe members and Alaska Na- information regarding the applicant’s goals ‘‘(i) NONAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LIMITA- tives own more than 201,000 businesses and and objectives for the services to be provided TIONS.—Funding under this paragraph shall generate more than $26,000,000,000 in reve- using the grant, including— be in addition to the dollar program limita- nues. The construction industry accounted ‘‘(i) the capability of the applicant to pro- tions specified in paragraph (4). for 16 percent of these businesses and 22.5 vide training and services to a representative ‘‘(ii) LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.—The Ad- percent of their total receipts. The next larg- number of Indian tribe members, Alaska Na- ministration may carry out this paragraph est was the service industry (13.2 percent and tives, and Native Hawaiians; only with amounts appropriated in advance 3.4 percent, respectively). The third largest ‘‘(ii) the location of the Small Business De- specifically to carry out this paragraph.’’. was the health care and social assistance in- velopment Center site proposed by the appli- SEC. 3. STATE CONSULTATION WITH TRIBAL OR- dustry (12.1 percent and 4.6 percent, respec- cant; GANIZATIONS. tively). ‘‘(iii) the required amount of grant funding Section 21(c) of the Small Business Act (15 (4) The Small Business Development Cen- needed by the applicant to implement the U.S.C. 648(c)) is amended by adding at the ter program is cost effective. Clients receiv- program; and end the following: ing long-term counseling under the program ‘‘(iv) the extent to which the applicant has ‘‘(9) ADVICE OF LOCAL TRIBAL ORGANIZA- in 2005 generated additional tax revenues of consulted with local Tribal Councils. TIONS.—A Small Business Development Cen- $248,000,000, nearly 2.8 times the cost of the ‘‘(D) APPLICABILITY OF GRANT REQUIRE- ter receiving a grant under this section shall program to the Federal Government. MENTS.—An applicant for a grant under sub- request the advice of tribal organization on (5) Using the existing infrastructure of the paragraph (A) shall comply with all of the how best to provide assistance to Indian Small Business Development Center pro- requirements of this section, except that the tribe members, Alaska Natives, and Native gram, small businesses owned by Indian tribe matching funds requirements under para- Hawaiians and where to locate satellite cen- members, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawai- graph (4)(A) shall not apply. ters to provide such assistance.’’. ians receiving services under the program ‘‘(E) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRANTS.—No ap- will have a higher survival rate than the av- plicant may receive more than $300,000 in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- erage small business not receiving such serv- grants under this paragraph for one fiscal ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from ices. year. New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the (6) Business counseling and technical as- ‘‘(F) REGULATIONS.—After providing notice gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID sistance is critical on Indian lands where and an opportunity for comment and after DAVIS) each will control 20 minutes. similar services are scarce and expensive. consulting with the Association recognized The Chair recognizes the gentle- (7) Increased assistance through counseling by the Administration pursuant to para- woman from New York. graph (3)(A) (but not later than 180 days after under the Small Business Development Cen- GENERAL LEAVE ter program has been shown to reduce the the date of enactment of this paragraph), the ´ Administration shall issue final regulations Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask default rate associated with lending pro- unanimous consent that all Members grams of the Small Business Administration. to carry out this paragraph, including regu- (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act lations that establish— may have 5 legislative days to revise are as follows: ‘‘(i) standards relating to educational, and extend their remarks and include (1) To stimulate economies on Indian technical, and support services to be pro- extraneous material on the bill under lands. vided by Small Business Development Cen- consideration. (2) To foster economic development on In- ters receiving assistance under this para- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dian lands. graph; and objection to the request of the gentle- (3) To assist in the creation of new small ‘‘(ii) standards relating to any work plan woman from New York? businesses owned by Indian tribe members, that the Administration may require a There was no objection. Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and Small Business Development Center receiv- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ing assistance under this paragraph to de- expand existing ones. yield myself as much time as I may (4) To provide management, technical, and velop. ‘‘(G) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the fol- consume. research assistance to small businesses Mr. Speaker, small businesses are re- owned by Indian tribe members, Alaska Na- lowing definitions apply: tives, and Native Hawaiians. ‘‘(i) INDIAN LANDS.—The term ‘Indian lands’ sponsible for creating three out of (5) To seek the advice of local Tribal Coun- has the meaning given the term ‘Indian every four new jobs and account for al- cils on where small business development as- country’ in section 1151 of title 18, United most half of all sales in this country. sistance is most needed. States Code, the meaning given the term ‘In- There is no question the impact they (6) To ensure that Indian tribe members, dian reservation’ in section 151.2 of title 25, have on economic growth and the de- Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on velopment and revitalization of count- full access to existing business counseling the date of enactment of this paragraph), less neighbors. and technical assistance available through and the meaning given the term ‘reservation’ Currently, the Native American pop- in section 4 of the Indian Child Welfare Act the Small Business Development Center pro- ulation is one of the most impover- gram. of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1903). ‘‘(ii) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘Indian tribe’ ished. Their unemployment rate is SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER nearly double that of the general popu- ASSISTANCE TO INDIAN TRIBE MEM- means any band, nation, or organized group BERS, ALASKA NATIVES, AND NA- or community of Indians located in the con- lation, with almost half of all residents TIVE HAWAIIANS. tiguous United States, and the Metlakatla living on a reservation unemployed. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 21(a) of the Small Indian Community, whose members are rec- Providing opportunities for business Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648(a)) is amended by ognized as eligible for the services provided growth within the Native American adding at the end the following: to Indians by the Secretary of the Interior sector will create jobs, generate rev- ‘‘(8) ADDITIONAL GRANT TO ASSIST INDIAN because of their status as Indians. enue and ultimately benefit local TRIBE MEMBERS, ALASKA NATIVES, AND NATIVE ‘‘(iii) INDIAN TRIBE MEMBER.—The term ‘In- economies across the country. The Na- HAWAIIANS.— dian tribe member’ means a member of an tive American Small Business Develop- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any applicant in an eli- Indian tribe (other than a Alaska Native). gible State that is funded by the Administra- ‘‘(iv) ALASKA NATIVE.—The term ‘Alaska ment Act of 2007, introduced by Rep- tion as a Small Business Development Cen- Native’ has the meaning given the term ‘Na- resentative UDALL, works to increase ter may apply for an additional grant to be tive’ in section 3(b) of the Alaska Native prospects for Native Americans used solely to provide services described in Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(b)). through small business ownership.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.081 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 While many in the Native American tools offered by the SBDCs can assist Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern population are struggling, there is these entrepreneurs with the informa- Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Pacific strong interest to engage in entrepre- tion and opportunity to build sustain- Islanders from the territories endure economic neurship. For these communities to able businesses in their communities. adversity similar to that experienced by Native have a growing small business sector, H.R. 2284 also ensures participation Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawai- resources must be available locally and of governing bodies of Indian tribes, ians. I look forward to working with my col- be culturally sensitive. Alaskan Native entities and Native Ha- leagues to ensure that either in conference on This legislation has enjoyed bipar- waiian organizations by requiring this legislation, or on a similar proposal, that tisan support in the past and has grant recipients to request their advice we take action to address the small business passed the House in previous Con- on how best to provide assistance. Our development needs of the indigenous peoples gresses. It is designed to provide cul- intent is to ensure that these business of the U.S. territories. turally tailored assistance for entre- development tools are provided in a This bill, if enacted, would provide for valu- preneurial development in some of the culturally sensitive way. able federal assistance for Native Americans, most disadvantaged areas of this coun- Small businesses create 75 percent of and I urge my colleagues to support its pas- try. all new employment opportunities and sage and to support economic development make up 99 percent of all employers. for all indigenous communities throughout the b 1845 They anchor our neighborhoods, pro- United States. Not only will this bill help combat vide jobs and contribute to the overall Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support poverty and unemployment, but it will economic development of many com- of H.R. 2284, which will amend the Small bring new services and opportunities to munities. That is why it is so impera- Business Act to improve the assistance pro- Native American communities. It is tive that we take steps to help ensure vided by Small Business Development Cen- my hope that in the 110th Congress, that small business development ters to Indian tribe members, Alaska Natives H.R. 2284 can finally become law and reaches the places in this country and Native Hawaiians. expand the right to business ownership. where economic prosperity has yet to This bill will provide management, technical I urge support of this legislation. be fully realized. and research assistance to small businesses Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I have the great honor of rep- owned by Indian tribe members, Alaska Na- my time. resenting 14 Pueblos, the Jicarilla tives and Native Hawaiians and ensure them Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Apache Nation and a portion of the full access to existing business counseling and Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Navajo Nation. Many of these commu- technical assistance available through the may consume. nities would greatly benefit by more Small Business Development Center program. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support economic development. It is clear we Mr. Speaker, in a recent report by the distin- of the request to suspend the rules and can do more to aid Native American guished Visiting Senior Fellow at the East- West Center and Emeritus Professor at the pass H.R. 2284, a bill to provide addi- entrepreneurs in my district and University Hawaii, Dr. Seiji Naya, the poverty tional Small Business Development throughout the country. I hope to help rate for Native Hawaiians was 15 percent in Center resources focused on Native rectify this situation with the passage 2005 while the state average was 9.8 percent. Americans, Alaskan Natives and Na- of this legislation. tive Hawaiians. The bill, the product Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Native Hawaiians accounted for 27 percent of the total State population in poverty. The per and dedicated effort of the author, Con- Speaker, I have no further speakers, capita income for Native Hawaiians was only gressman TOM UDALL, former Small and I yield back the balance of my 67 percent of the state average. In terms of Business Committee member, was time. passed without objection by voice vote. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, in per capita income, 32 percent of Native Ha- I would like to thank Chairwoman closing, with unemployment rampant waiians earned less than $10,000 in 2005 compared to only 18 percent for Non-Native VELA´ ZQUEZ for working in a coopera- on Native American reservations, legis- Hawaiians. tive and bipartisan manner to bring lation that not only fights poverty but Native Hawaiians are committed to chang- this matter to the House floor. fosters the development of job creation Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ing these statistics through innovative edu- is critical. I strongly urge my col- cational and entrepreneurial programs. One of my time. leagues to vote for H.R. 2284. the most promising government programs that Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today will enable them to do this is the Small Busi- yield such time as he may consume to in support of H.R. 2284, a bill to amend the ness Act, particularly Section 8(a) which has the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Small Business Act to expand and improve given Native Americans an opportunity to par- UDALL), the sponsor of the legislation. the assistance provided by Small Business ticipate in the economy of this country by pro- (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked Development Centers to Indian tribe members, viding a fair chance to obtain federal con- and was given permission to revise and Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. I com- tracts. As a result, hundreds of Native Amer- extend his remarks.) mend the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. ican, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian en- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. UDALL) for introducing this important legislation trepreneurs have been given the opportunity Speaker, before I begin, I would like to to address poverty and unemployment to demonstrate their business capabilities, thank the gentlewoman from New amongst these disadvantaged and under- while providing valuable services and products York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the gen- served communities. I also thank my col- to the government and the private sector. tleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) for league from New York (Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ), The Native Hawaiian organizations that their work and commitment to expand- Chairwoman of the Committee on Small Busi- have taken advantage of the 8(a) program ing small business opportunities. I am ness, and the members of the Committee on have provided hundreds of new well-paying especially grateful for their efforts to Small Business for their continued leadership jobs for Native Hawaiians and Non-Native Ha- bring this bill to the floor today. I toward helping strengthen our country’s small waiians alike. Many Native Hawaiians have re- would also like to thank all my col- businesses and in addressing the socio- ceived training in new marketable skills. The leagues who supported this bill by join- economic challenges faced by our indigenous profits from these enterprises have been ing me as cosponsors. communities. plowed back into the Native Hawaiian commu- This important legislation before us H.R. 2284 will enable small business devel- nities to provide essential social, health and today, H.R. 2284, allows Small Business opment centers to assist Native American cultural benefits traditionally funded by govern- Development Centers to apply for an communities in the areas of job creation and ment or not at all. additional SBA grant to provide speci- economic growth. This bill helps individuals to H.R. 2284 will provide the necessary assist- fied services assisting small business utilize their own valuable business skills so ance to help make sure that these worthy pro- start-ups and expansions owned by In- that their small businesses, and in turn their grams continue to grow and expand as much dian Tribal Members, Alaskan Natives community, may prosper. as possible by providing needed assistance or Native Hawaiians. My bill ensures This is a strong bill. But I believe that it can and business expertise. I urge unanimous ap- those seeking to create, develop and strengthened by expanding the eligible grant proval of this measure. expand small businesses have full ac- recipients to include small business develop- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I cess to the counseling and technical as- ment centers that work with the indigenous yield back the balance of my time, and sistance available through SBDCs. The populations of the territories, particularly in encourage adoption of the resolution.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:24 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.082 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6627 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- ‘‘(F) regional distribution within the 10 question is on the motion offered by ship of the Senate and the Committee on districts of the Administration.’’. the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Small Business of the House of Representa- SEC. 202. MATCHMAKING FORMULA CHANGE. tives a report containing a description of, VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the Section 29(c)(1) of the Small Business Act and the status of, such initiatives, policies, (15 U.S.C. 656(c)(1)) is amended— rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2284. programs, and plans’’. The question was taken. (1) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B); TITLE II—WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTERS and The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the SEC. 201. REVISED FUNDING FORMULA. (2) by adding at the end the following: opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Section 29(b) of the Small Business Act (15 ‘‘(A) For the first and second years of the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. U.S.C. 656(b)) is amended to read as follows: project, 1 non-Federal dollar for each 2 Fed- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, on that ‘‘(b) AUTHORITY.— eral dollars. I demand the yeas and nays. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may ‘‘(B) Each year after the second year of the The yeas and nays were ordered. provide financial assistance to private non- project— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- profit organizations to conduct projects for ‘‘(i) 1 non-Federal dollar for each Federal ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the the benefit of small business concerns owned dollar; or and controlled by women. The projects shall ‘‘(ii) if the center is in a community at Chair’s prior announcement, further provide— least 50 percent of the population of which is proceedings on this question will be ‘‘(A) financial assistance, including train- below the median income, 1 non-Federal dol- postponed. ing and counseling in how to apply for and lar for each 2 Federal dollars.’’. f secure business credit and investment cap- SEC. 203. TERMINATION OF FUNDING. ital, preparing and presenting financial Section 29(c) of the Small Business Act (15 SBA WOMEN’S BUSINESS statements, and managing cash flow and U.S.C. 656(c)) is amended by adding at the PROGRAMS ACT OF 2007 other financial operations of a business con- end the following: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I cern; ‘‘(5) TERMINATION.—An organization that ‘‘(B) management assistance, including move to suspend the rules and pass the has conducted a project under this sub- training and counseling in how to plan, orga- section— bill (H.R. 2397) to reauthorize the wom- nize, staff, direct, and control each major ac- ‘‘(A) is not eligible to conduct another en’s entrepreneurial development pro- tivity and function of a small business con- such project; and grams of the Small Business Adminis- cern; and ‘‘(B) may continue thereafter to use the tration, and for other purposes. ‘‘(C) marketing assistance, including train- women’s business center logo only with the The Clerk read the title of the bill. ing and counseling in identifying and seg- consent of the Administrator.’’. The text of the bill is as follows: menting domestic and international market SEC. 204. WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER AWARDS opportunities, preparing and executing mar- H.R. 2397 TO BE MADE PUBLIC. keting plans, developing pricing strategies, Section 29(g)(2)(B)(ii)(V) of the Small Busi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- locating contract opportunities, negotiating ness Act (15 U.S.C. 656(g)(2)(B)(ii)(V)) is resentatives of the United States of America in contracts, and utilizing varying public rela- amended by inserting before the semicolon Congress assembled, tions and advertising techniques. at the end the following: ‘‘, and make avail- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. ‘‘(2) TIERS.—The Administrator shall pro- able to the public the award made to each (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as vide assistance under paragraph (1) in three applicant so selected’’. tiers of assistance as follows: the ‘‘SBA Women’s Business Programs Act The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of 2007’’. ‘‘(A) The first tier shall be to conduct a 5- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- year project in a situation where a project ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from tents for this Act is as follows: has not previously been conducted. Such a New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. project shall be in a total amount of not gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID more than $150,000 per year. DAVIS) each will control 20 minutes. TITLE I—NATIONAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS ‘‘(B) The second tier shall be to conduct a COUNCIL The Chair recognizes the gentle- 3-year project in a situation where a first- woman from New York. Sec. 101. Annual studies on problems hin- tier project is being completed. Such a dering the success of women en- project shall be in a total amount of not GENERAL LEAVE trepreneurs. more than $100,000 per year. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask Sec. 102. Additional progress reports. ‘‘(C) The third tier shall be to conduct a 3- unanimous consent that all Members TITLE II—WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTERS year project in a situation where a second- may have 5 legislative days to revise Sec. 201. Revised funding formula. tier project is being completed. Such a and extend their remarks and include Sec. 202. Matchmaking formula change. project shall be in a total amount of not extraneous material on the bill under Sec. 203. Termination of funding. more than $100,000 per year. Third-tier grants consideration. are renewable subject to established eligi- Sec. 204. Women’s business center awards to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there be made public. bility criteria as well as criteria in subsection (b)(4). objection to the request of the gentle- TITLE I—NATIONAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS ‘‘(3) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.—Of the woman from New York? COUNCIL amounts made available for assistance under There was no objection. SEC. 101. ANNUAL STUDIES ON PROBLEMS HIN- this subsection, the Administrator shall allo- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I DERING THE SUCCESS OF WOMEN cate— yield myself such time as I may con- ENTREPRENEURS. ‘‘(A) at least 40 percent for first-tier Section 409 of the Women’s Business Own- sume. projects under paragraph (2)(A); Mr. Speaker, there is no question ership Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 7109) is amend- ‘‘(B) 20 percent for second-tier projects ed— under paragraph (2)(B); and that the face of small business is (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- ‘‘(C) the remainder for third-tier projects changing in this country. Women en- section (c); and under paragraph (2)(C). trepreneurs now account for 50 percent (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- ‘‘(4) BENCHMARKS FOR THIRD-TIER of all small business owners and are lowing: PROJECTS.—In awarding third-tier projects growing at a phenomenal rate. The ‘‘(b) PROBLEMS HINDERING THE SUCCESS OF under paragraph (2)(C), the Administrator SBA Women’s Program Act of 2007, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS.—The Council shall shall use benchmarks based on socio-eco- conduct at least one study per year that sponsored by Congresswoman FALLIN, nomic factors in the community and on the works to enhance opportunities for evaluates the problems hindering the success performance of the applicant. The bench- of women entrepreneurs. The Council shall marks shall include— women by increasing access to in-depth select the topic for the study in consultation ‘‘(A) the total number of women served by outcome-oriented counseling and train- with the Committee on Small Business of the project; ing. It strengthens SBA’s Women’s the House of Representatives and the Com- ‘‘(B) the proportion of low income women Business Centers to ensure that they mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- and socio-economic distribution of clients continue to serve the important role of ship of the Senate.’’. served by the project; assisting small business owners. SEC. 102. ADDITIONAL PROGRESS REPORTS. ‘‘(C) the proportion of individuals in the While many have taken advantage of Section 406(d)(4) of the Women’s Business community that are socially or economi- the services Women’s Business Centers Ownership Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 7106(d)(4)) is cally disadvantaged (based on median in- amended by inserting before the semicolon come); offer, not all budding entrepreneurs are at the end the following: ‘‘, and on a bian- ‘‘(D) the future fundraising and service co- getting the resources they need to suc- nual basis (notwithstanding paragraph (6)) ordination plans; cessfully start and own a business. A submit to the President and to the Com- ‘‘(E) the diversity of services provided; and significant gap exists between the

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Mr. Speaker, as a husband, a preneurship, particularly in underprivi- ters that are not truly serving an father of a young daughter, the proud brother leged areas. By setting standards, it unmet need in their communities. This to 6 sisters, and having served alongside dedi- ensures that those who want to start jeopardizes the effectiveness in the via- cated women in the military, I have seen first- their own firms have quality support bility of the entire program. hand the role that women play in economically and training resources available. The The SBA Women’s Business Pro- strengthening American society. And this is increased research that this bill re- grams Act of 2007 will restore the origi- why I rise today to support H.R. 2397, the quires will make sure that challenges nal priorities held by the Federal Gov- SBA Women’s Business Programs Act of currently impacting women are identi- ernment when this program was cre- 2007. fied and addressed. ated. By offering a three-tiered system Despite their significant contributions, The SBA Women’s Procurement Act of funding and lower caps on spending women who work full time, year round, still of 2007 builds on the strong track for older business centers, we can en- only make 77 cents for every dollar made by record of Women’s Business Centers. sure a balanced percentage of funding their male counterparts, and women business The expansion of these centers has the is used to support both new and exist- owners, particularly those from socially and potential to spur economic growth in ing business centers. disadvantaged communities and to The first tier requires that at least 40 economically disadvantaged backgrounds, even move impoverished women from percent of the total funds be reserved face significant challenges resulting from inad- welfare to entrepreneurship. for the purpose of establishing and sup- equate community resources. Such resources I strongly support this legislation. porting new Women’s Business Centers include lack of access to capital, training re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of during their first 5 years of existence. sources, and networks of assistance. my time. The second tier will use 20 percent of Today, women-owned firms are one of the Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. the total funds to help sustain the cen- fastest growing, successful small business Speaker, I yield myself such time as I ters that have successfully existed dur- sectors. The number of women-owned firms may consume. ing their first 5 years. has increased at nearly double the rate of all Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Lastly, the third tier will use a max- firms, and those with socially and economi- request to suspend the rules and pass imum of 40 percent of the funds to con- cally disadvantaged backgrounds have grown H.R. 2397, the SBA Women’s Business tinue supporting centers that have ex- at twice the rate of their counterparts and 6 Programs Act of 2007. I would like to isted for 8 years or more and have met times the rate of all U.S. firms. As the number thank Chairwoman VELA´ ZQUEZ for the necessary benchmarks set forth by of women entrepreneurs grows, particularly working in a cooperative and bipar- the SBA to receive this funding. This those from underserved communities, I believe tisan manner to bring this bill, au- three-tiered system will offer a helping it is critical that women have adequate and thored by Ms. FALLIN, a freshman hand to newly established centers appropriate resources to prepare them for suc- member of the committee, to the while slowly weaning the older centers cess in the marketplace. To that end, H.R. House floor. off the dependency of the Federal 2397 proposes to expand the agency’s com- Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she grants. mitment to the Women’s Business Centers may consume to the gentlewoman from It is important to realize that this (WBCs). Oklahoma (Ms. FALLIN). legislation does not affect the overall WBCs provide in-depth, substantive, and Ms. FALLIN. Mr. Speaker, I would funding level of this program. Rather, outcome-oriented counseling, training and like to begin by thanking Chairwoman it rearranges the distribution of funds mentoring, resulting in substantial economic VELA´ ZQUEZ and Ranking Member to reflect the original intention of impact as measured by successful business CHABOT for their support for this legis- these grants, an offer of temporary as- start-ups, job creation and retention, and in- lation and also in helping to build a sistance rather than one of permanent creased company revenues. They also provide strong bipartisan coalition in the dependency on the Federal Govern- financial, management, and marketing assist- Small Business Committee. ment. ance to women small business owners. This bill, the SBA Women’s Business This legislation will ultimately re- H.R. 2397 supports the growth of women Act of 2007, will strengthen the Women store accountability and efficiency to a small business owners by expanding entrepre- Business Centers program that was es- program that, while well intentioned, neurial development assistance, particularly in tablished in 1997 by making it more ef- has become weighed down by ineffi- low-income areas. The legislation dedicates ficient and more accountable. The ciency. These are goals that every funding to the opening of new WBCs in under- Women’s Business Centers are a very Member of Congress can all support. served areas, while implementing new bench- important part of the grant programs The SBA Women’s Business Programs marks to ensure centers that continually re- that are funded by the Small Business Act of 2007 has passed in the Small ceive funds are meeting performance require- Administration. Today, Women’s Busi- Business Committee with over- ments. These metrics, which include informa- ness Centers all across the country are whelming bipartisan support, and I tion on clients served and fundraising plans, providing women entrepreneurs with want to encourage all my colleagues on will help to preserve resources for centers that much-needed technical assistance in both sides of the aisle to vote in favor have demonstrated success helping women starting and operating their own small of this today. entrepreneurs while promoting the expansion businesses. Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. of assistance centers into underserved areas. In the mid-1990s, the Federal Govern- Speaker, I have no further speakers, ment began awarding grants to Wom- and I yield back the balance of my H.R. 2397 is important legislation which pro- en’s Business Centers that were oper- time. motes economic security for America’s ating as nonprofit organizations in Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, the women, and I urge all my colleagues to sup- conjunction with institutions of higher small business face in America is port this bill. learning. Originally, these grants were changing. We have more and more Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today intended to be awarded to business cen- women who would like to get involved in strong support of H.R. 2397, the Small ters in their first 5 years with the un- in opening and starting their busi- Business Administration Women’s Business derstanding that after the first 5-year nesses, and the bill that we have before Programs Act of 2007. I commend my col- period had ended, the center would be us as sponsored by Representative league from Oklahoma (Ms. FALLIN) for intro- financially self-sustaining. FALLIN does just that. ducing this important legislation to reauthorize Although many Women’s Business It promotes opportunity for women the women’s entrepreneurial development pro- Centers did meet this goal, some have by increasing access to business coun- grams of the Small Business Administration not for a variety of reasons. As a re- seling and training through the devel- (SBA).

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:55 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.087 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6629 Most notably H.R. 2397 would authorize the MAJOR SCOTT NISELY POST Marshall Petri Slaughter OFFICE Matheson Pickering Smith (NE) SBA Administrator to provide financial assist- Matsui Pitts Smith (NJ) ance to private nonprofit organizations to con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- McCarthy (CA) Platts Smith (TX) duct projects for the benefit of small busi- finished business is the vote on the mo- McCarthy (NY) Poe Smith (WA) nesses owned and operated by women. The McCaul (TX) Pomeroy Solis tion to suspend the rules and pass the McCollum (MN) Porter Souder bill notes that such projects shall provide, bill, H.R. 2563, on which the yeas and McCrery Price (GA) Spratt among other things, financial assistance, in- nays were ordered. McDermott Price (NC) Stark McGovern Putnam cluding training and counseling on how to The Clerk read the title of the bill. Stearns apply for and secure business credit and in- McHugh Radanovich Stupak The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McIntyre Rahall vestment capital, preparing and presenting fi- Sutton question is on the motion offered by McKeon Ramstad Tancredo nancial statements, and managing cash flow McMorris Rangel the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Tanner and other financial operations of a business Rodgers Regula Tauscher McNerney Rehberg DAVIS) that the House suspend the Terry concern; management assistance, including McNulty Reichert rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2563. Thompson (CA) Meek (FL) Renzi training and counseling in how to plan, orga- Thompson (MS) The vote was taken by electronic de- Meeks (NY) Reynolds nize, staff, direct, and control each major ac- Thornberry vice, and there were—yeas 386, nays 0, Melancon Rodriguez Tiahrt tivity and function of a small business; and Mica Rogers (AL) not voting 46, as follows: Tiberi marketing assistance, including training and Michaud Rogers (KY) Tierney [Roll No. 499] Miller (FL) Rogers (MI) counseling in identifying and segmenting do- Towns mestic and international market opportunities, YEAS—386 Miller (MI) Rohrabacher Miller (NC) Ros-Lehtinen Turner preparing and executing marketing plans, de- Ackerman Cuellar Hastings (WA) Miller, Gary Roskam Udall (CO) veloping pricing strategies, locating contract Aderholt Culberson Hayes Miller, George Rothman Udall (NM) Upton opportunities, negotiating contracts, and uti- Akin Cummings Heller Mitchell Roybal-Allard Alexander Davis (AL) Hensarling Mollohan Royce Van Hollen ´ lizing varying public relations and advertising Allen Davis (CA) Herger Moore (KS) Ruppersberger Velazquez techniques. Altmire Davis (IL) Herseth Sandlin Moore (WI) Ryan (OH) Visclosky H.R. 2397 would also direct that the Na- Arcuri Davis (KY) Higgins Moran (KS) Ryan (WI) Walberg Baca Davis, David Hill Walden (OR) tional Women’s Business Council (NWBC) Moran (VA) Salazar Bachmann Davis, Lincoln Hinchey Murphy (CT) Sali Walsh (NY) conduct at least one study per year that evalu- Bachus Davis, Tom Hinojosa Murphy, Patrick Sa´ nchez, Linda Wamp ates the challenges hindering the success of Baird Deal (GA) Hirono Murphy, Tim T. Wasserman women entrepreneurs, and mandates that Baker DeFazio Hobson Musgrave Sarbanes Schultz Baldwin DeGette Hodes Myrick Saxton Waters NWBC select the topic for the study in con- Barrett (SC) Delahunt Holden Nadler Schakowsky Watson sultation with the Committee on Small Busi- Barrow DeLauro Holt Napolitano Schiff Watt ness of the House of Representatives and the Bartlett (MD) Dent Honda Neal (MA) Schmidt Waxman Barton (TX) Diaz-Balart, L. Hooley Welch (VT) Committee on Small Business and Entrepre- Neugebauer Schwartz Bean Diaz-Balart, M. Hoyer Nunes Scott (GA) Weldon (FL) neurship of the Senate. Berkley Dicks Hulshof Oberstar Scott (VA) Westmoreland Support for this legislation will help Con- Berry Dingell Inglis (SC) Obey Sensenbrenner Whitfield gress fulfill its commitment to ensuring that Biggert Doggett Inslee Olver Serrano Wicker Bilbray Donnelly Israel Ortiz Sessions Wilson (NM) women owned and operated small businesses Bilirakis Doolittle Issa Pascrell Shadegg Wilson (OH) are able to access the resources and training Bishop (NY) Doyle Jackson (IL) Pastor Shays Wilson (SC) they may require in order to achieve success. Bishop (UT) Drake Jackson-Lee Paul Shea-Porter Wolf Blackburn Dreier (TX) I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2397. Payne Sherman Woolsey Blumenauer Duncan Johnson (GA) Pearce Shuler Wu Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Blunt Edwards Johnson (IL) Pence Shuster Wynn of my time. Boehner Ehlers Johnson, Sam Perlmutter Simpson Yarmuth The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bono Ellison Jones (NC) Peterson (MN) Sires Young (AK) Boren Ellsworth Jones (OH) Peterson (PA) Skelton Young (FL) question is on the motion offered by Boswell Emanuel Jordan the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Boucher Emerson Kagen NOT VOTING—46 VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the Boustany Engel Kanjorski Boyd (FL) English (PA) Kaptur Abercrombie Graves Reyes rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2397. Boyda (KS) Eshoo Keller Andrews Hoekstra Ross The question was taken; and (two- Brady (PA) Etheridge Kennedy Becerra Hunter Rush thirds being in the affirmative) the Brady (TX) Everett Kildee Berman Jefferson Sanchez, Loretta Bishop (GA) Jindal rules were suspended and the bill was Braley (IA) Fallin Kilpatrick Sestak Brown (SC) Farr Kind Bonner Johnson, E. B. Shimkus passed. Brown, Corrine Fattah King (IA) Boozman Kingston Snyder A motion to reconsider was laid on Brown-Waite, Feeney King (NY) Butterfield LaHood Space Calvert Lipinski Ginny Ferguson Kirk Sullivan the table. Capuano Marchant Buchanan Filner Klein (FL) Taylor Burgess Forbes Kline (MN) Carson McCotter Walz (MN) f Burton (IN) Fortenberry Knollenberg Carter McHenry Weiner Buyer Fossella Kucinich Conyers Meehan Weller Camp (MI) Foxx Kuhl (NY) Cubin Murtha b 1900 Campbell (CA) Frank (MA) Lamborn Davis, Jo Ann Pallone Wexler Cannon Franks (AZ) Lampson Flake Pryce (OH) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Cantor Frelinghuysen Langevin Capito Gallegly Lantos ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRO TEMPORE Capps Garrett (NJ) Larsen (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cardoza Gerlach Larson (CT) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Carnahan Giffords Latham the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Carney Gilchrest LaTourette will resume on motions to suspend the Castle Gillibrand Lee ing on this vote. rules previously postponed. Castor Gillmor Levin Chabot Gingrey Lewis (CA) Votes will be taken in the following Chandler Gohmert Lewis (GA) b 1922 order: Clarke Gonzalez Lewis (KY) H.R. 2563, by the yeas and nays; Clay Goode Linder Mr. McNERNEY and Ms. LINDA T. ´ H. Con. Res. 151, by the yeas and Cleaver Goodlatte LoBiondo SANCHEZ of California changed their Clyburn Gordon Loebsack vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ nays; Coble Granger Lofgren, Zoe H. Res. 233, by the yeas and nays. Cohen Green, Al Lowey So (two-thirds being in the affirma- The postponed votes on S. 1352, H. Cole (OK) Green, Gene Lucas tive) the rules were suspended and the Conaway Grijalva Lungren, Daniel Con. Res. 21, H.R. 2359 and H.R. 2284 Cooper Gutierrez E. bill was passed. will be taken tomorrow. Costa Hall (NY) Lynch The result of the vote was announced The first electronic vote will be con- Costello Hall (TX) Mack ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Courtney Hare Mahoney (FL) as above recorded. Cramer Harman Maloney (NY) electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Crenshaw Hastert Manzullo A motion to reconsider was laid on minute votes. Crowley Hastings (FL) Markey the table.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.039 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 NOTING KILLINGS OF DOZENS OF Kline (MN) Musgrave Shadegg The result of the vote was announced INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS IN Knollenberg Myrick Shays as above recorded. Kucinich Nadler Shea-Porter RUSSIA AND CALLING ON RUS- Kuhl (NY) Napolitano Sherman The title was amended so as to read: SIAN PRESIDENT TO AUTHORIZE Lamborn Neal (MA) Shuler ‘‘Concurrent resolution noting the dis- COOPERATION WITH OUTSIDE IN- Lampson Neugebauer Shuster turbing pattern of killings of numerous Langevin Nunes VESTIGATORS Simpson independent journalists in Russia since Lantos Oberstar Sires The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Larsen (WA) Obey Skelton 2000, and urging Russian President Larson (CT) Olver Slaughter Vladimir Putin to authorize coopera- finished business is the vote on the mo- Latham Ortiz Smith (NE) LaTourette Pascrell tion with outside investigators in solv- tion to suspend the rules and agree to Smith (NJ) Lee Pastor ing those murders.’’. the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. Smith (TX) Levin Payne 151, as amended, on which the yeas and Smith (WA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Lewis (CA) Pearce the table. nays were ordered. Lewis (GA) Pence Solis Lewis (KY) Perlmutter Souder The Clerk read the title of the con- Spratt f current resolution. Linder Peterson (MN) LoBiondo Peterson (PA) Stark RECOGNIZING OVER 200 YEARS OF The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Stearns Loebsack Petri SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PRINCI- question is on the motion offered by Lofgren, Zoe Pickering Stupak the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lowey Pitts Sutton PALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN Lucas Platts Tancredo WATSON) that the House suspend the Lungren, Daniel Poe Tanner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- rules and agree to the concurrent reso- E. Pomeroy Tauscher finished business is the vote on the mo- lution, H. Con. Res. 151, as amended. Lynch Porter Terry tion to suspend the rules and agree to This will be a 5-minute vote. Mack Price (GA) Thompson (CA) the resolution, H. Res. 233, as amended, Mahoney (FL) Price (NC) Thompson (MS) The vote was taken by electronic de- Maloney (NY) Putnam Thornberry on which the yeas and nays were or- vice, and there were—yeas 388, nays 1, Manzullo Radanovich Tiahrt dered. not voting 43, as follows: Markey Rahall Tiberi The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Marshall Ramstad Tierney tion. [Roll No. 500] Matheson Rangel Towns YEAS—388 Matsui Regula Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McCarthy (CA) Rehberg Udall (CO) question is on the motion offered by Ackerman Coble Giffords McCarthy (NY) Reichert Udall (NM) Aderholt Cohen Gilchrest the gentlewoman from California (Ms. McCaul (TX) Renzi Upton Akin Cole (OK) Gillibrand WATSON) that the House suspend the McCollum (MN) Reynolds Van Hollen Alexander Conaway Gillmor McCrery Rodriguez Vela´ zquez rules and agree to the resolution, H. Allen Cooper Gingrey McDermott Rogers (AL) Visclosky Res. 233, as amended. Altmire Costa Gohmert McGovern Rogers (KY) Arcuri Costello Gonzalez Walberg This will be a 5-minute vote. McHugh Rogers (MI) Walden (OR) Baca Courtney Goode McIntyre Rohrabacher The vote was taken by electronic de- Bachmann Cramer Goodlatte Walsh (NY) McKeon Ros-Lehtinen Walz (MN) vice, and there were—yeas 389, nays 0, Bachus Crenshaw Gordon McMorris Roskam Wamp not voting 43, as follows: Baird Crowley Granger Rodgers Ross Wasserman Baker Cuellar Green, Al McNerney Rothman [Roll No. 501] Schultz Baldwin Culberson Green, Gene McNulty Roybal-Allard Waters YEAS—389 Barrett (SC) Cummings Grijalva Meek (FL) Royce Watson Barrow Davis (AL) Gutierrez Meeks (NY) Ruppersberger Ackerman Cantor Duncan Watt Bartlett (MD) Davis (CA) Hall (NY) Melancon Ryan (OH) Aderholt Capito Edwards Barton (TX) Davis (IL) Hall (TX) Mica Ryan (WI) Waxman Akin Capps Ehlers Bean Davis (KY) Hare Michaud Salazar Welch (VT) Alexander Cardoza Ellison Berkley Davis, David Harman Miller (FL) Sali Weldon (FL) Allen Carnahan Ellsworth Berry Davis, Lincoln Hastert Miller (MI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Westmoreland Altmire Carney Emanuel Biggert Davis, Tom Hastings (FL) Miller (NC) T. Whitfield Arcuri Castle Emerson Bilbray Deal (GA) Hastings (WA) Miller, Gary Sarbanes Wicker Baca Castor Engel Bilirakis DeFazio Hayes Miller, George Saxton Wilson (NM) Bachmann Chabot English (PA) Bishop (NY) DeGette Heller Mitchell Schakowsky Wilson (OH) Bachus Chandler Eshoo Bishop (UT) Delahunt Hensarling Mollohan Schiff Wilson (SC) Baird Clarke Etheridge Blackburn DeLauro Herger Moore (KS) Schmidt Wolf Baker Clay Everett Blumenauer Dent Herseth Sandlin Moore (WI) Schwartz Woolsey Baldwin Cleaver Fallin Blunt Diaz-Balart, L. Higgins Moran (KS) Scott (GA) Wu Barrett (SC) Clyburn Farr Boehner Diaz-Balart, M. Hill Moran (VA) Scott (VA) Wynn Barrow Coble Fattah Bono Dicks Hinchey Murphy (CT) Sensenbrenner Yarmuth Bartlett (MD) Cohen Feeney Boozman Dingell Hinojosa Murphy, Patrick Serrano Young (AK) Barton (TX) Cole (OK) Ferguson Boren Doggett Hirono Murphy, Tim Sessions Young (FL) Bean Conaway Filner Boswell Donnelly Hobson Berkley Cooper Forbes Boucher Doolittle Hodes NAYS—1 Berry Costa Fortenberry Boustany Doyle Holden Paul Biggert Costello Fossella Boyd (FL) Drake Holt Bilbray Courtney Foxx Boyda (KS) Dreier Honda NOT VOTING—43 Bilirakis Cramer Frank (MA) Brady (PA) Duncan Hooley Abercrombie Graves Pryce (OH) Bishop (NY) Crenshaw Franks (AZ) Brady (TX) Edwards Hoyer Andrews Hoekstra Reyes Bishop (UT) Crowley Frelinghuysen Braley (IA) Ehlers Hulshof Blackburn Cuellar Gallegly Becerra Hunter Rush Brown (SC) Ellison Inglis (SC) Blumenauer Culberson Garrett (NJ) Berman Jefferson Sanchez, Loretta Brown, Corrine Ellsworth Inslee Blunt Cummings Gerlach Bishop (GA) Jindal Sestak Brown-Waite, Emanuel Israel Boehner Davis (AL) Giffords Bonner Johnson, E. B. Shimkus Ginny Emerson Issa Butterfield Kingston Bono Davis (CA) Gilchrest Buchanan Engel Jackson (IL) Snyder Boozman Davis (IL) Gillibrand Calvert LaHood Space Burgess English (PA) Jackson-Lee Capuano Lipinski Boren Davis (KY) Gillmor Sullivan Burton (IN) Eshoo (TX) Carson Marchant Boswell Davis, David Gingrey Taylor Buyer Etheridge Johnson (GA) Carter McCotter Boucher Davis, Lincoln Gohmert Weiner Camp (MI) Everett Johnson (IL) Conyers McHenry Boustany Davis, Tom Gonzalez Campbell (CA) Fallin Johnson, Sam Cubin Meehan Weller Boyd (FL) Deal (GA) Goode Cannon Farr Jones (NC) Davis, Jo Ann Murtha Wexler Boyda (KS) DeFazio Goodlatte Cantor Fattah Jones (OH) Flake Pallone Brady (PA) DeGette Gordon Capito Feeney Jordan Brady (TX) Delahunt Granger Capps Ferguson Kagen ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Braley (IA) DeLauro Green, Al Cardoza Filner Kanjorski The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Brown (SC) Dent Green, Gene Carnahan Forbes Kaptur the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Brown, Corrine Diaz-Balart, L. Grijalva Carney Fortenberry Keller Brown-Waite, Diaz-Balart, M. Gutierrez Castle Fossella Kennedy ing on this vote. Ginny Dicks Hall (NY) Castor Foxx Kildee Buchanan Dingell Hall (TX) Chabot Frank (MA) Kilpatrick b 1930 Burgess Doggett Hare Chandler Franks (AZ) Kind So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Burton (IN) Donnelly Harman Clarke Frelinghuysen King (IA) tive) the rules were suspended and the Buyer Doolittle Hastert Clay Gallegly King (NY) Camp (MI) Doyle Hastings (FL) Cleaver Garrett (NJ) Kirk concurrent resolution, as amended, was Campbell (CA) Drake Hastings (WA) Clyburn Gerlach Klein (FL) agreed to. Cannon Dreier Hayes

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.092 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6631 Heller McDermott Salazar ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, Hensarling McGovern Sali The SPEAKER pro tempore (during I rise today to recognize several out- Herger McHugh Sa´ nchez, Linda Herseth Sandlin McIntyre T. the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- standing students from the Roberts Higgins McKeon Sarbanes ing on this vote. Wesleyan College, which is located in Hill McMorris Saxton b 1937 my congressional district. Hinchey Rodgers Schakowsky In today’s world, if we needed an in- Hinojosa McNerney Schiff So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Hirono McNulty Schmidt novative cutting-edge solution to a Hobson Meek (FL) Schwartz tive) the rules were suspended and the challenge, we look to our institutions Hodes Meeks (NY) Scott (GA) resolution, as amended, was agreed to. of higher education. Each year, the Mo- Holden Melancon Scott (VA) The result of the vote was announced tion Picture Association of America Holt Mica Sensenbrenner as above recorded. Honda Michaud Serrano partners with Students in Free Enter- Hooley Miller (FL) Sessions A motion to reconsider was laid on prise to host a national competition to Hoyer Miller (MI) Shadegg the table. produce a public service announcement Hulshof Miller (NC) Shays f Inglis (SC) Miller, Gary Shea-Porter regarding the importance of intellec- Inslee Miller, George Sherman REPORT ON H.R. 2764, DEPART- tual property rights. For the second Israel Mitchell Shuler MENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OP- year in a row, Roberts Wesleyan Col- Issa Mollohan Shuster lege placed among the top 3 of over 40 Jackson (IL) Moore (KS) Simpson ERATIONS, AND RELATED PRO- Jackson-Lee Moore (WI) Sires GRAMS APPROPRIATIONS BILL, competitors. (TX) Moran (KS) Skelton 2008 These talented Roberts Wesleyan stu- Johnson (GA) Moran (VA) Slaughter dents won a cash award, and their Johnson (IL) Murphy (CT) Smith (NE) Mrs. LOWEY, from the Committee on broadcast now has a chance to achieve Johnson, Sam Murphy, Patrick Smith (NJ) Appropriations, submitted a privileged Jones (NC) Murphy, Tim national exposure. Their outstanding Smith (TX) report (Rept. No. 110–197) on the bill Jones (OH) Musgrave Smith (WA) accomplishment will have an impact Jordan Myrick Solis (H.R. 2764) making appropriations for on both the local and the national Kagen Nadler Souder the Department of State, foreign oper- level. Kanjorski Napolitano Spratt Kaptur Neal (MA) ations, and related programs for the Stark I commend the efforts of these stu- Keller Neugebauer fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, Stearns dents. Kennedy Nunes Stupak and for other purposes, which was re- Kildee Oberstar f Sutton ferred to the Union Calendar and or- Kilpatrick Obey Tancredo Kind Olver dered to be printed. ALMOST 4,000 DEAD IN IRAQ Tanner King (IA) Ortiz The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Tauscher (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked King (NY) Pascrell Terry ant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of Kirk Pastor and was given permission to address Thompson (CA) order are reserved on the bill. Klein (FL) Paul the House for 1 minute and to revise Thompson (MS) Kline (MN) Payne f Thornberry and extend her remarks.) Knollenberg Pearce Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Kucinich Pence Tiahrt FAST TRACK TRADE AUTHORITY Tiberi Speaker, sadly, we are moving toward Kuhl (NY) Perlmutter (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was Lamborn Peterson (MN) Tierney almost 4,000 dead in Iraq. I don’t be- Lampson Peterson (PA) Towns given permission to address the House Turner lieve there are enough times that we Langevin Petri for 1 minute and to revise and extend can recount for the American people Lantos Pickering Udall (CO) her remarks.) Udall (NM) how many have already died; 25,000 are Larsen (WA) Pitts Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, on Larson (CT) Platts Upton injured. Latham Poe Van Hollen June 30, 2007, Fast Track trade author- Vela´ zquez I am grateful to the Democratic lead- LaTourette Pomeroy ity will expire. Now is the time for ership for providing enhanced funding Lee Porter Visclosky Congress to replace an outdated system Walberg for the veterans hospitals and the Vet- Levin Price (GA) that removes congressional authority, Lewis (CA) Price (NC) Walden (OR) erans Affairs Department to break the Lewis (GA) Putnam Walsh (NY) as set out in the Constitution, ‘‘to reg- backlog of those veterans’ wait for Lewis (KY) Radanovich Walz (MN) ulate commerce with foreign nations.’’ services and to help those in outpatient Linder Rahall Wamp As it stands with Fast Track in Wasserman centers who need care. LoBiondo Ramstad place, Congress has no control over the Loebsack Rangel Schultz But the real issue is when is the Iraqi Lofgren, Zoe Regula Waters content of trade agreements. We can Government going to stand up? Lowey Rehberg Watson vote on trade agreements only after Just this past weekend, bombing oc- Lucas Reichert Watt they have been negotiated and signed, Lungren, Daniel Renzi Waxman curred in Afghanistan where we need to E. Reynolds Welch (VT) but we are responsible for trade agree- turn our attention, but we understand Lynch Rodriguez Weldon (FL) ments negative effects. Over 3 million Mack Rogers (AL) Westmoreland that there is a possibility that the American manufacturing jobs have Iraqi Parliament will end its work and Mahoney (FL) Rogers (KY) Whitfield been lost. Maloney (NY) Rogers (MI) Wicker go off on a vacation for July and Au- Manzullo Rohrabacher Wilson (NM) American wages have stagnated. We gust while our soldiers are dying. Wilson (OH) Markey Ros-Lehtinen have lost our family farms, and we It is time now for this administration Marshall Roskam Wilson (SC) have failed to encourage income equal- Wolf to understand the misdirection of this Matheson Ross ity in the developing nations with Matsui Rothman Woolsey mission, to cause the Iraqi Government McCarthy (CA) Roybal-Allard Wu which we have trade agreements. to stand up so that we can stand down. McCarthy (NY) Royce Wynn That’s after Fast Track. How many more lives, how many more McCaul (TX) Ruppersberger Yarmuth Let’s replace Fast Track with a bet- McCollum (MN) Ryan (OH) Young (AK) families for these brave and wonderful McCrery Ryan (WI) Young (FL) ter system. Congress should be able to men and women on the front lines of decide with whom we negotiate trade Iraq? They are our heroes, they are the NOT VOTING—43 agreements and what goes into those patriots. We salute them. Abercrombie Graves Pryce (OH) agreements. Let’s restore the balance It is time now for the administration Andrews Hoekstra Reyes of powers on trade established in the to stand up for them and make the Becerra Hunter Rush Constitution. Berman Jefferson Sanchez, Loretta Iraqi Government stand up and take Bishop (GA) Jindal Sestak f care of the Iraqi people. Bonner Johnson, E. B. Shimkus RECOGNIZING SEVERAL OUT- Butterfield Kingston Snyder f Calvert LaHood Space STANDING STUDENTS FROM Capuano Lipinski b 1945 Sullivan ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE Carson Marchant Taylor Carter McCotter SPECIAL ORDERS Weiner (Mr. KUHL of New York asked and Conyers McHenry was given permission to address the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cubin Meehan Weller Davis, Jo Ann Murtha Wexler House for 1 minute and to revise and KLEIN of Florida). Under the Speaker’s Flake Pallone extend his remarks.) announced policy of January 18, 2007,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.041 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 and under a previous order of the headed south last year to Mexico alone. So I want to go back to January 10 of House, the following Members will be Remittances from the United States this year, the night that the President recognized for 5 minutes each. were the second highest revenue for announced his new surge policy in a f Mexico, right behind the sale of crude speech to the Nation, to see if he is de- oil, beating out tourism. livering on what he promised. On that BOO WHO? So when the United States gets night, he said, ‘‘America will hold the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a booed, people that don’t understand Iraqi government to the benchmarks it previous order of the House, the gen- this are a bit taken aback. Is it irony has announced.’’ tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- or arrogance? Most people don’t bite But here we are, Mr. Speaker, 6 nized for 5 minutes. the hands that feed them, especially months later, and the Iraqi govern- Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, when Ms. USA when you have them eating out of your ment has made virtually no progress recently appeared in Mexico City, she hand. was repeatedly booed every time she The administration recently said, on any of it’s benchmarks. Even Lieu- was onstage. Apparently, the host and ‘‘Those determined to find fault with tenant General Douglas Lute, our new hostess and the ‘‘Politically Correct this bill will always be able to look at war czar, expressed frustration about Police’’ missed it or just ignored it. a narrow slice of it and find something this in his Senate confirmation hear- The pro-amnesty crowd is moving they don’t like. If you want to kill this ing. General Lute said, ‘‘My assess- right along in its efforts to convince bill, if you don’t want to do what’s ment would be that the Iraqis have the American public that illegal immi- right for America, you can pick out shown very little progress.’’ gration exists because people would do one little aspect of it.’’ Mr. Speaker, back on January 10, we anything to be an American; inter- Although I respect the President were told that the surge would help the esting logic considering recent events. greatly, I respectfully suggest he is in Iraqis carry out their campaign to put But I’ve never understood the logic in error. We cannot accept the narrow down sectarian violence. But the Pen- rewarding 12 to 20 million law breakers slice or the whole amnesty pie. We are tagon’s own report on the current situ- with amnesty for any reason. not that much of a glutton for this pie ation, which was released last Wednes- In America, we seem to do things a in the sky. day, said that the violence continues to little bit different. We cheer for our Americans deserve better. They de- be driven by sectarianism. In other country. We wave our flag. We invest serve real immigration reform that se- words, we’ve sent our troops to fight a in our country, and we respect our cures the borders with the utmost of civil war that has nothing to do with neighbors. And by respecting neigh- urgency and an end to political pref- protecting America from terrorism. bors, I don’t mean we invade somebody erence policy for illegals, a policy that else’s country, demand benefits and discriminates against American citi- Also, back on January 10, the esca- protest brazenly in the streets waving zens and legal immigrants. lation speech included these words: foreign flags. And where I come from, We need to end employment opportu- ‘‘Our military forces in Anbar are kill- we never boo a lady. nities and social benefits intended and ing and capturing al Qaeda leaders.’’ The booing incident of Americans entitled to Americans and have legisla- Yet, Mr. Speaker, in the Senate hear- doesn’t come as a big shock to most of tion that puts the needs and benefits of ing I mentioned a moment ago, Sen- us. It has happened before in U.S.-Mex- Americans first. ator EVAN BAYH quoted a top CIA ex- ico sporting events. The Mexican team Kowtowing to Mexico, the country pert in saying that the American pres- and the Mexican fans booed the U.S. that takes and takes from America but ence in Iraq is creating more members players. It is the disappointment in the booed Ms. USA off the stage, is exactly of al Qaeda than we are killing. lack of reaction from some of our lead- what’s wrong with this new Senate am- The President claims that he has the ers to realize that they are not wel- nesty bill and this administration’s po- power to grab people off the streets of coming future Americans into our sition. America, declare them enemy combat- And that’s just the way it is. country with their amnesty giveaway; ants and order the military to hold they are just giving away the country. f them indefinitely. But last week, a A pathway to citizenship, or earned The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Federal Appeals Court ruled that, ‘‘to citizenship, or any other giveaway pro- previous order of the House, the gen- sanction such authority would have gram they want to call it only works if tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is disastrous consequences for the Con- people really want to become Ameri- recognized for 5 minutes. stitution and for the country.’’ cans. If you want to be an American, (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. then there are some responsibilities to His remarks will appear hereafter in The President says that he is a strict that. You just don’t get to take all you the Extensions of Remarks.) constructionist when it comes to the Constitution. But he has shown that he can and leave when you are done. f I don’t agree that this amnesty non- is not a strict constructionist, not a sense is what’s best for America, and I WAITING FOR THE NEXT BIG loose constructionist, but a non con- know, without a doubt, that the uncon- EVENT structionist who simply ignores the trolled border is a natural disaster. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Constitution. Sure, it’s great for Mexico. Their strug- previous order of the House, the gentle- It is time, Mr. Speaker, for a new pol- gling economy depends on our citizens; woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) icy in Iraq. We must fully fund the safe or rather, their citizens’ loyalty to is recognized for 5 minutes. redeployment of our troops. We must their country, not loyalty to our coun- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, last guarantee the very best health care for try. month, despite my objections and our veterans. We must work with the But the argument is that we have to many of my colleagues, Congress Iraqi people and the international com- allow those living in our country ille- passed a bill to continue funding the munity to provide for the reconstruc- gally the opportunity to come out of occupation of Iraq. Now everyone is tion of Iraq. We must look to diplo- the shadows and be a part of our coun- waiting for the next big event in the macy, not preemptive war, to help Iraq try and our culture. That simply is not war, General Petraeus’s report on and its neighbors to achieve political going to happen, because their loyalty whether the escalation, the surge, is solutions to the region’s problems, and lies with their former nation. And an succeeding. This report is due in Sep- there must be no permanent American amnesty giveaway is going to legalize tember. military bases in Iraq. their loyalty to their home country, But with our brave American troops not make them Americans. and innocent Iraqis continuing to die, And America must rely, once again, Mexico and other countries promote we are remiss if we twiddle our thumbs on our most powerful weapons in the illegal immigration to the United and wait for September. We need to fight against terrorism, our Constitu- States with one understanding: You hold this administration accountable tion and our democratic values. send your money back home to Mexico. for its actions in Iraq, and we need to And, Mr. Speaker, we must bring our And America is not home. Billions do it today, not 3 months from now. troops home.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.098 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6633 PROSECUTION OF FORMER U.S. of the indictment against the agents ty is the first department in Georgia BORDER PATROL AGENTS are ‘‘fatally defective’’ because they and indeed one of the first in the Na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a fail to charge an offense as defined by tion to work with ICE on this initia- previous order of the House, the gen- the statute. tive. They are setting a fine example tleman from North Carolina (Mr. Mr. Speaker, many of my colleagues for communities across America, and JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. and the American people have been our cities will undoubtedly benefit Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. greatly concerned about the denial of from the widespread adoption of this Speaker, as the Members of this House due process of law to Agents Ramos program. well know, in February 2006, U.S. Bor- and Compean. The American people After all, our State and local law en- der Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean must be confident that prosecutors will forcement officials are our first re- were convicted in a U.S. District Court not tailor the law to make it easier to sponders in the fight against illegal in Texas for shooting a Mexican drug convict in a particular case. Federal immigration. They play a critical role in stopping criminal aliens from harm- smuggler. They were sentenced to 11 prosecutors take an oath to enforce the ing our citizens. and 12 years imprisonment, respec- law, not to make the law. Here’s how this new program works. tively, and today is the 153rd day since It is my understanding that the House Judiciary Committee will soon Local law enforcement officials travel the two agents entered Federal prison. to Herndon, Virginia, to train with Im- What Members of this House may not hold hearings to examine the prosecu- migration and Customs Enforcement. know is that 10 years of each of their tion of this case, and I want to thank They get experience in immigration sentences were based on an indictment Chairman JOHN CONYERS for his inter- law, criminal law, document examina- and conviction for a Federal crime that est in investigating the injustice com- tion, alien processing, and cross-cul- does not exist. The Federal crime they mitted against these two Border agents. tural communication. were convicted of does not exist. These trained deputies then return The law that they were charged with I encourage the chairman and the home to their communities where they violating has never been enacted by the committee to take a thorough look work with ICE agents to identify ille- United States Congress but rather was into the actions of the Office of U.S. gal immigrants in local jails by com- fashioned by the Office of the United Attorney for the Western District of paring fingerprints with ICE and FBI States Attorney for the Western Dis- Texas and its pattern of aggressively databases and interviewing prisoners. trict of Texas, Johnny Sutton. prosecuting law enforcement officers, The program may be new but it is al- The law that the agents were charged including Ramos and Compean, former ready working. In the Cobb County jail with, 18 United States Code section Border Patrol Agent Aleman and Dep- alone, which holds nearly 2,200 in- 924(c)(1)(a) as enacted by Congress, re- uty Sheriff Gilmer Hernandez. These mates, law enforcement officials have quires a defendant to be indicted and are legitimate legal questions and con- identified 63 people of interest to Fed- convicted either of using or carrying a cerns about this prosecutor’s office, eral immigration authorities. That is firearm during and in relation to the and they need to be answered. 63 rapists, robbers, and drug lords that commission of a crime of violence or And again, I thank the chairman of we can get off of our streets and out of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a the Judiciary Committee for his inter- our country. crime of violence. est and concern about justice to right Mr. Speaker, we know local law en- However, neither Mr. Ramos nor Mr. an injustice. forcement officials are often our front Compean was ever charged with the f line of defense when it comes to identi- specific elements of the crime. Instead, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a fying and removing illegal immigrants Mr. Sutton’s office extracted from the previous order of the House, the gen- from our communities. As we look for United States Criminal Code a sen- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is solutions to the current illegal immi- tencing factor, discharging a firearm, recognized for 5 minutes. gration crisis, we must empower our and substituted that sentencing factor (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed State and local officials and help them for the congressionally defined ele- the House. His remarks will appear coordinate with Federal agents. And ments of the offense. that is why I proudly supported an In this case, I can imagine how dif- hereafter in the Extensions of Re- marks.) amendment last week to the Homeland ficult it would be to obtain an indict- Security appropriations bill. We passed f ment and conviction for ‘‘using,’’ ‘‘pos- that on the floor to support this new sessing’’ or ‘‘carrying’’ a firearm when b 2000 and promising ICE program so that we the Border Agents were required to HIGHLIGHTING THE COBB COUNTY don’t just provide funding to commu- carry firearms as part of their job. SHERIFF’S OFFICE nities located within 100 miles of the That difficulty may well, very well, ex- southern border; otherwise Cobb Coun- plain why this United States Attor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ty, Georgia won’t have qualified. ney’s Office unilaterally changed previous order of the House, the gen- Last summer I examined border secu- Congress’s definition of a crime to a tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) is rity efforts along the United States- definition that would be easier to prove recognized for 5 minutes. Mexican border, and during that trip I by the prosecution. Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise observed our Border Patrol agents Any change in the elements of a today to highlight the exemplary im- loading up buses and planes with crimi- crime amounts to the seizure of legis- portant work of the Cobb County Sher- nal illegal immigrants being deported lative authority by a Federal pros- iff’s Office. This Georgia agency has back to their home countries. Now ecutor. When this encroachment upon been screening County Jail inmates to Cobb County is playing a vital role in the legislative power of Congress was identify and deport illegal immigrants. this process, and I am incredibly proud brought to my attention and to the at- This is a hugely important effort. After of their efforts. The sheriff’s office is tention of my colleagues, Congressmen these criminals serve their time, we helping rid our society of dangerous VIRGIL GOODE and former Texas State need to deport them. criminals who have no business being judge, Congressman TED POE, we joined Many jailed illegal immigrants are here in the United States. forces with the Gun Owners Founda- incarcerated for crimes like rape, Especially, Mr. Speaker, I want to tion, U.S. Border Control, U.S. Border armed robbery and drug trafficking. We recognize Cobb County Sheriff Neil Control Foundation and the Conserv- want to do more than simply get these Warren, Cobb County Police Chief ative Legal Defense and Education criminals off our streets. We want, Mr. George Hatfield, and the six Cobb depu- Fund to file a friend of the court brief Speaker, to get them out of our counties who went through the specialized in the United States Court of Appeals try. training: Paul Harrison, Claudia Cross, for the Fifth Circuit Court. Six deputies with the Cobb County Marco Cabrera, Olanda Palmer, and The brief urges reversal of these un- Sheriff’s Office recently underwent spe- Paul Diaz. Their effort to uphold the just convictions and 10 year mandatory cialized training with Immigration and rule of law is commendable, and I urge minimum sentences by spelling out Customs Enforcement to identify ille- more local agencies to consider partici- how changes contained in two counts gal immigrants in our jails. Cobb Coun- pating in this critical program.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.100 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to We have spent over $435 billion of president, for instance, to officially join me in thanking the Cobb County taxpayer money. The total cost to our visit North Korea, Vietnam, and sheriff’s office for its commitment to economy could be upwards of $1 trillion Vladivostock when these areas were getting dangerous, criminal, illegal im- to $2 trillion. closed to the United States except for migrants out of our community. It is time to face the facts. Bombs cultural and educational exchange. f and bullets have not and will not bring A native of Boston, Dr. Simone re- us peace in Iraq. ceived his B.A. in economics from THE IRAQ WAR In January, I, along with my col- Tufts University and his Ph.D. in eco- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. leagues BARBARA LEE and LYNN WOOL- nomics from the Massachusetts Insti- KLEIN of Florida). Under a previous SEY, introduced H.R. 508, the ‘‘Bring tute of Technology. He has taught at order of the House, the gentlewoman the Troops Home and Iraq Sovereignty Tufts, MIT, Northeastern University, from California (Ms. WATERS) is recog- Restoration Act of 2007.’’ This bill re- Boston College, Boston University, nized for 5 minutes. peals the authorization of force in Iraq, University of Cincinnati, and the Uni- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, last week requires a complete withdrawal of versity of Hawaii. President Bush defended his war in troops within 6 months, and puts Iraq The community will certainly miss Iraq saying it would be a disaster if we on a path to sovereignty and peace. Al’s leadership and I know I will miss left. Well, if the President doesn’t This bill seeks to end the cycle of vio- working with him. know it by now, we already have a dis- lence that has plagued Iraq since we Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join me aster on our hands. began this occupation. in wishing him and his wife, Carolie, a Allow me to read a few headlines There is bipartisan opposition to the long, happy, healthy retirement with from the past week to give everyone a war in Iraq, and a majority of Ameri- their children and their grandchildren. sense of how well the war is pro- cans not only think President Bush is gressing: f doing a poor job handling the situation The Washington Post, June 18, 2007, THE RED INK KEEPS GETTING in Iraq, but a majority also support General Petraeus: ‘‘Iraq ’Challenges’ to DEEPER setting a timetable for withdrawal. Our Last for Years.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a New York Times, June 16, 2007, ‘‘In constituents sent us a strong message previous order of the House, the gentle- Iraq Secretary Gates Says Progress To- in November and continue to demand woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- ward Peace is Lagging.’’ an end to this war. New York Times, June 13, 2007, ‘‘Vio- Mr. Speaker, I hope that we in Con- ognized for 5 minutes. lence Rising in Much of Iraq, Pentagon gress have the courage to bring this Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the topic Says.’’ war in Iraq to an end. of my remarks tonight will be ‘‘The MSNBC.com, March 17, 2006, ‘‘Cost of f Red Ink Keeps Getting Deeper.’’ If we look at the trade procedure the Iraq War could surpass $1 trillion. Of DR. AL SIMONE course, the estimates vary but all Bush administration wants Congress to agree price is far higher than initially The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a pass called Fast Track, we should know expected.’’ previous order of the House, the gen- that it is shorthand for Congress blind- A Pentagon report released last week tleman from New York (Mr. KUHL) is ly signing away its constitutionally gave a grim outlook of the situation in recognized for 5 minutes. granted duty to regulate commerce Iraq. While the number of U.S. troops Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, with foreign nations. That is right in on the ground reached a record high as I rise today to speak about Dr. Al the Constitution. Under Fast Track a result of the President’s so-called Simone, an outstanding individual in procedure, Congress loses any oppor- troop surge, violence in Iraq has con- the community of Rochester, New tunity to negotiate, amend, or improve tinued to increase. In fact, since the York. Dr. Simone retires this month the Bush administration’s misguided surge was announced, 500 American from the presidency of the Rochester trade policy. troops have been killed. According to Institute of Technology. He was RIT’s We have seen what happens when the report, much of the violence that eighth president, the eighth in 177 Congress hands the reins over to the plagues Iraq is attributable to ‘‘sec- years. executive branch. When we look at our tarian friction and each faction is driv- Dr. Simone came to Rochester from a soaring trade deficit and our ravaged en by its own political and economic place where the weather is a little bit middle-class communities, we see how power relationships.’’ more predictable. He was the president Congress could have improved each one Further, ‘‘Illegally armed groups are of the University of Hawaii system and of the trade agreements we were forced engaged in a cycle of sectarian and po- chancellor of the University of Hawaii to consider as a whole under what was litically motivated violence, using tac- at Manoa for 9 years. called Fast Track. It is like a fast ball tics that include indiscriminate bomb- Dr. Simone has led RIT to become through here that you can’t even ing, murder, executions and indirect the one of the Nation’s leading career- amend. fire to intimidate and provoke sec- oriented universities with 15,500 stu- The Commerce Department just re- tarian conflict.’’ dents from all 50 States and more than leased an example of the Bush adminis- Simply put, Iraq is a full-fledged civil 100 foreign countries, 2,800 faculty and tration’s horrendous leadership on this war. staff, and an annual operating budget issue. The first quarter account for 2007 The number of suicide attacks in Iraq of more than $490 million. RIT is now is another $193 billion deficit in the has increased from 26 in January to 58 the tenth largest private university in red, which totals 5.7 percent of GDP, a in March and April. Remember IEDs, the Nation in terms of full-time under- total drag on economic growth in this that is, improvised explosive devices? graduate enrollment. The endowment country. And, in fact, this quarter’s Now insurgents are increasingly using has climbed to more than $570 million debt is larger than the last quarter of a more advanced type of IED called during his tenancy. 2006. The red ink keeps getting deeper EFPs, or explosively formed projec- Dr. Simone is a prolific writer and every single quarter. tiles, to kill our soldiers. These new has written several books and numer- Our national security is forced to bombs are being used in rapidly in- ous journal publications on the appli- take a back seat to foreign investment creasing numbers and are extremely ef- cation of mathematics, statistics, and while workers lose their pensions and fective at piercing the armor of our computers to economics and business. their health benefits or their jobs, and Humvees, tanks, and troop transports, In fact, Dr. Simone is collecting data illegal immigrants scramble across our causing mass casualties. As of today, and information for a book right now borders attempting to flee the destruc- there have been 3,526 U.S. deaths; there on higher education, which he expects tion caused by our failed trade policies have been 26,000 Americans wounded, to write within the next few years dur- in those countries. This should not be some very serious; 60,000 to 100,000 Iraqi ing his retirement on the sunny shores happening. civilians have died; and there are over of Keuka Lake. When Congress reclaims our power to 1,000 attacks per week, on average, and Dr. Simone is a real trailblazer. He amend trade agreements, we can use steadily growing. was the first American university trade policy in a manner to level the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.103 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6635 playing field, to help people and not BROWN-WAITE) is recognized for 5 min- the American people indeed look at just fan the flames of more corporate utes. this record of service. greed in the global marketplace. (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- The perspective that I am here is Congress cannot accept Fast Track ida addressed the House. Her remarks that I served 31 years myself in the in any form. We must demand and cre- will appear hereafter in the Extensions Army National Guard, the Army Re- ate a new model for trade that has not of Remarks.) serves. Really, the reason I served so just a logic but also an ethic. We must f long is because I have such great appre- bring people back into the trade equa- ciation for the confidence and capabili- tion, not just investors. b 2015 ties and the patriotism of the military Our trade policy touches people GENERAL PETER PACE of our country. around the world, from middle-class Additionally, I have the perspective Americans in the heart of this country The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under of being a parent. I have four sons who to Mexican corn and bean farmers fac- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- are currently serving in the military of ing extinction come next January as uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from Min- the United States. In particular, I am some of NAFTA’s provisions phase out nesota (Mr. KLINE) is recognized for 60 very grateful my oldest son served for for them. Our trade policy touches fac- minutes as the designee of the minor- 1 year in Iraq. I know firsthand of the tory workers in China toiling for star- ity leader. bravery of our troops, the success of vation wages. Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. This our troops in protecting America by We, as most powerful Nation in the evening, we have heard some talk keeping the terrorists and stopping world, must accept our responsibility about the war that we’re engaged in, them overseas. I am also grateful, I to protect people from corporate greed the fighting in Iraq, the fighting in Af- have a son who is a doctor in the Navy. and our own people from security risks. ghanistan, this long war against We are very proud of his service, and We cannot trust President Bush to de- Islamist extremists that we’re engaged his wife, and what they mean to our fend our jobs. We have seen he has not in. And tonight I am very pleased I am country. been able to do that. And we cannot joined by a number of my colleagues Additionally, I’ve got a third son who watch him dictate trade policies that here this evening to talk a little bit is a signal officer who has served in Congress is blocked from amending. We about that military action, to talk Egypt with the Army National Guard, have to take the responsibility given to about that war and to talk about the and a fourth son who has just joined us in our Constitution. military leaders that we are so blessed the Army ROTC. He will be partici- Instead of approving more lopsided to have in this country. pating in the simultaneous drill pro- trade agreements, Congress should fix I think sometimes we sort of forget gram of the National Guard. our current situation. Trade should that there are people who have devoted I give all my credit to my wife, Rox- create jobs in America. It should not their entire lives to serving this coun- anne, for training these four guys. But exploit Third World workers. It should try and to providing exemplary leader- I will point out that a reason that we elevate, not reduce, America’s image ship to our young men and women as have such faith in their service is be- abroad. Congress should fund the North they fight for us in Iraq and Afghani- cause I have such faith in people like American Development Bank to sup- stan and around the world. We have General Pace. I have entrusted my four port job creation in communities where some new officers in the lineup, and we sons to the leadership of the American jobs have been offshored and will talk very briefly about those to- military, which by every poll, every outsourced. And we should require our night, I suppose. We have a new com- time it is done, I am afraid lawyers trade competitors to adhere to environ- mander of Central Command, Admiral don’t come out too well, politicians mental standards. We should abolish William Fallon. We have, of course, don’t come out too well by standards, child labor worldwide. We should stop General David Petraeus, named by the even the media suffers when it comes labor trafficking. And we should fix our President to be the senior U.S. com- time to judge the level of perception of broken immigration system that is so mander of the multinational forces in a profession, even ahead of the clergy tied to failed trade policies. A new Iraq and confirmed unanimously, I is the military of the United States, trade model must be created that might add, by the Members of the Sen- and I believe they deserve it. meets America’s most principled val- ate. Lieutenant General Raymond The final perspective I have as a ues, democratic rights and justice for Odierno, and other fine officers that Member of Congress. I have been here 5 all. are leading our young men and women. years. I serve on the Armed Services Under Fast Track authority, how- I know some of my colleagues would Committee. The communities I rep- ever, Congress cannot even control our like to talk about one of the officers resent, Fort Jackson, Paris Island, the own floor schedule. President Bush will who is going to be leaving that chain of Marine Air Station in Beaufort, the decide what policy we consider and command, the very fine Chairman of Beaufort Naval Hospital, but the great- when we vote on it. We simply can’t ac- the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the first Ma- est highlight that I’ve had is to visit cept that. Congress must reclaim its rine Corps officer ever to hold that po- with our troops overseas. own power. Democrats must lead the sition, my good friend and a great I have been to Iraq seven times. I way to a more sensible and ethical American, General Peter Pace. have been to Afghanistan three times. trade policy that brings prosperity to I would like to afford a few minutes I’ve visited probably 30 different coun- people here at home as well as around to my friend and colleague from South tries. When we visit, we visit with the the world, restores our reputation Carolina who I know has some words generals; we visit with the diplomats; abroad, and advances democratic prin- he wants to say about my friend, Pete, we visit with the top American and for- ciples, that’s with a small ‘‘d,’’ respect and give us a little idea of what his bi- eign officials. But one of the real high- for people. ography is. lights is that we have the opportunity The world has suffered at the hands I yield to the gentleman. to go into a dining facility. And of of Bush administration trade policies Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Con- course, they make it pretty simple for for too long. I urge my colleagues to gressman KLINE, thank you for your Members of Congress; they have a little join me in opposing any more blank leadership tonight. And particularly I flag identifying our home State. And checks for this President or any Presi- want to thank you for your family we will go and we will find junior offi- dent who tries to move a trade agree- service, your service in the Marine cers and enlisted personnel. And that’s ment through here on renewing Fast Corps, your son’s service, who is in the where you find out the extraordinary Track. Congress ought to reject Fast central front himself, having served in quality of the young people serving our Track and we should stop making the Iraq. We are very grateful for your country. Indeed, I believe it is the new red ink deeper. family’s service. Greatest Generation, people who don’t f I am here tonight really indeed to whine, who understand that our Nation The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a point out the extraordinary service, 40 has been attacked. On 9/11, it was at- previous order of the House, the gentle- years of service, of General Peter Pace. tacked. Beginning back in 1979, with woman from Florida (Ms. GINNY I think it’s extraordinary, and I hope the seizure of our embassy in Tehran,

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He is not only a fine man and the great opportunity to meet again in Washington, D.C., where he served a a fine officer, but a good neighbor. with General David Petraeus. I have number of billets, to include Security I understand that we are joined now great faith in his leadership and what Detachment Commander at Camp by my colleague from Missouri, who he’s doing, protecting American fami- David, White House Aide, platoon lead- had some words that he wanted to lies by creating a level of stability in er and Special Ceremonial Platoon. share with us concerning General Iraq. General Pace has held command at Pace’s forthrightness; is that right? I Additionally, I had the privilege of virtually every level and served in yield to the gentleman. visiting with the 218th Mechanized In- overseas billets in Nam Phong, Thai- Mr. AKIN. Thank you, Congressman fantry Brigade in Kabul, Afghanistan. land; Seoul, Korea; and Yokota, Japan. KLINE. And thank you for providing This is the Army National Guard of While serving as president of the Ma- this opportunity for a number of us to South Carolina being very ably led by rine Corps University, then Brigadier make several points. General Bob Livingston. General Pace also served as Deputy The first that I would make would be I was in that unit, Congressman, for Commander of Marine Forces, Somalia, to show a respect for General Pace for 25 years, so I know firsthand of the ca- from December 1992 to February 1993, his 40 years of service. I have two sons pabilities of the person serving that and as the Deputy Commander, Joint who are graduates of the Naval Acad- unit as they are training the Afghan Task Force, Somalia, from October 1993 emy, one who is returning from his sec- police and training the Afghan Army. to March 1994. ond visit to the Middle East as an offi- A sad reminder today with the heinous After his assignment as the Director cer and as a Marine, and another who homicide attack on the Afghan police; of Operations, (J–3) Joint Staff, Wash- is just going off to his basic school this 35 policemen were killed yesterday. It ington, D.C., then Lieutenant General July. And I have a third son at the is a chilling but a sad reminder that, Pace served as the Commander, U.S. Naval Academy who hopefully will be indeed, the police that are being Marine Corps Forces Atlantic/Europe/ graduating in another couple of years, trained in Afghanistan and being South. He was promoted to General and he might also choose the Marines trained in Iraq, the armies being and assumed duties as the Commander as well. So I have a respect for the Ma- trained in both of those countries, they in Chief, United States Southern Com- rines just from what I have learned have been the primary focus of attack mand in September 2000. from my own sons, and particularly as of the terrorists because we are making As the Vice Chairman from October a Congressman, having watched and progress in training people to provide 2001 to August 2005, General Pace had a chance to observe General Pace’s stability in their own country. served as the Chairman of the Joint leadership. Now, when I think of General Pace, Requirements Oversight Council, Vice We are here partly this evening, in it’s really incredible that he has had a Chairman of the Defense Acquisition talking on this subject, because Gen- 40-year record of service. He graduated Board, and as a member of the Na- eral Pace is not being renominated by from the Naval Academy in 1967. He tional Security Council Deputies Com- Secretary Gates and the President. was sworn in as the Chairman of the mittee and the Nuclear Weapons Coun- And he is not being renominated pri- Joint Chiefs of Staff on September 30, cil. marily because of concerns about his 2005. And what is particularly meaning- General Pace’s personal decorations political correctness. In fact, a certain ful is that he is the first Marine to include: Defense Distinguished Service prominent Democrat in the other body serve in this position and also the first Medal, with two oak leaf clusters, De- has criticized Pace because he is ‘‘not Marine to serve as Vice Chairman—— Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Will the fense Superior Service Medal, the Le- in touch.’’ Now, that is a significant gentleman yield? Could you say that gion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with concern to me. again? Combat V, the Defense Meritorious My own personal background, while I Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. And Service Medal, Meritorious Service was in the Army some, has been more I knew this would get your interest, Medal with gold star, Navy Commenda- in the business world. But any organi- being the Marine, Congressman KLINE, tion Medal with Combat V, Navy zation can atrophy if the organization that you are, and indeed, I want to Achievement Medal with gold star, and makes an effort to fill the organization commend you. If anyone ever doubts, I the Combat Action Ribbon. with yes-men, with people who don’t want to point out that you wear a U.S. General Pace and his wife, Lynne, have the courage to speak up and to and Marine flag everywhere you go, have a son, Peter; a daughter, Tiffany speak their opinions. without fail, with your congressional Marie; and a daughter-in-law, Lynsey Now, throughout America’s history, pin. And if anyone mistakes the pin as Olczak Pace. we have had generals, some who don’t the People’s Republic of China, I want Colonel Congressman KLINE, again, I even speak up very delicately, but do them to know that indeed it is the Ma- want to thank you for bringing many express their opinion and have had to rine Corps of the United States of of us together tonight to pay tribute to pay a political price. And I think that America. a great hero, an American hero who history in many cases has shown that Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. I thank the has served our country for 40 years, while what these men may have said gentleman. who has served the last 2 years as may not have been popular in their Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Gen- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, day, yet it was accurate. I think par- eral Pace was born in Brooklyn, New General Peter Pace, a person that I ticularly of people like General Patton, York. He grew up in Teaneck, New Jer- know and respect; I know that the who, when he had finished his business sey. He holds masters degrees in busi- military respects. I just want to thank of crushing Naziism, said, Let me after ness administration from George Wash- you again for your efforts this evening. the communists and the Russians and ington University, attended Harvard I yield the balance of my time. the Soviets because they are no dif- University for the Senior Executives Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. I thank the ferent than the Nazis. Well, looking Course in International Security. He gentleman. I thank him for his com- back historically, we realize what he also is a graduate of the Infantry Offi- ments, and certainly for his service and said was absolutely right, but he was cer’s Advanced Course at Fort Benning, for the service of our sons. I know that not politically correct. He wasn’t a Georgia; the Marine Corps Command the South Carolina National Guard is yes-man. and General Staff College at Quantico, held up by the Wilson family, and we But it’s my opinion that the reason Virginia; and the National War College are grateful. I know that all the people the First Amendment is the first at Fort McNair in Washington. of South Carolina are grateful to their amendment is because Americans ap- In 1968, upon completion of The Basic service to the National Guard, and for preciate somebody who will speak in a School at Quantico, General Pace was your service in the Guard and here in forthright, straightforward manner and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.107 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6637 can give their opinion respectfully, but when there seems to be little cause for sons that are serving. I wish I could say still with some level of force. faith, to create hope when hope be- that I was a veteran. So I am very proud of my colleagues. b 2030 comes forlorn.’’ I think it is important for us to un- I am proud of these leaders of our mili- I think that General Pace has done derstand, and a little bit later this tary. Especially I want to say to Gen- that and is now going to pay the price evening I am going to talk about some eral Pace, Mr. Speaker, you know, one politically for not being a ‘‘yes’’ man of those values and some of the fine of my favorite country songs by Garth or lining up with somebody’s pre- young men and women who go to these Brooks is ‘‘Some of God’s Greatest conceived political notions. I think it service academies and provide the out- Gifts Are Unanswered Prayers.’’ If the is a sad day in America’s history where standing leadership that we have. General was praying to get reconfirmed we don’t have more respect for the first Of course, tonight we are talking as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of amendment and have way too much re- about that leadership and quite a bit Staff, maybe this will be God’s answer spect for political correctness and try- about General Peter Pace, the first Ma- to him: ‘‘General, you have served 40 ing to go along and get along and just rine Corps Chairman of the Joint years. You are a four-star general. You be a ‘‘yes’’ man and keep everybody Chiefs of Staff and the man who is have done a great job for this country, happy. going to be retiring here in the coming and we salute you.’’ Tonight I want to I think that one of the great things months after he has served us so well salute General Peter Pace. about our generals is that they do take in so many years. I yield back to the gentleman from a look at the details, they analyze the I am joined now by my friend and Minnesota. situation, and they say what is right, colleague and classmate, I guess, we Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- what is wrong, and what their opinion came to Congress together in the 108th er, I thank the gentleman for his kind is. I think it is a shame that this gen- Congress, Dr. PHIL GINGREY. remarks and for his service here. You eral should be penalized for that par- I yield to the gentleman. have been a great colleague and a great ticular situation. Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I thank champion for our men and women who I would be happy to yield back to my the gentleman for yielding, my friend are serving so bravely and so well all good friend, Congressman KLINE. I ap- from Minnesota, not just Representa- around the globe. It is not just Iraq, as preciate your giving me a chance to tive JOHN KLINE, but Colonel JOHN my friend knows, and here shortly I say that I think that our organizations KLINE of the United States Marine will be recognizing another colleague need to have room for people who don’t Corps. Representative KLINE, you men- to talk about this threat that we face. always necessarily agree. I think we tioned a number of great leaders. I con- But first, I want to recognize my friend are better Americans, we are stronger sider you among them. and colleague on the Armed Services Americans, when we can look each It is fitting that we do this during Committee and a great American him- other in the eye and say, I love you, this hour tonight to pay a special trib- self, the gentleman from North Caro- brother, but this is my opinion on this ute to General Peter Pace and General lina, Mr. HAYES. subject. Petraeus, Admiral Fallon and General Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Again, I Odierno, all of those you have men- the colonel for yielding. I appreciate thank the gentleman for his service tioned. This is our chain of command. Congressman KLINE for his diligence in and his son’s service and obviously the These are the brave men and women bringing this important matter to the good parenting job that you have done, that we talk about, as you just ref- floor. You and I have been friends for having your sons go into the Marine erenced, when we go to those service years. I have been here a little longer, Corps. My son went into the Army. I academy days and we look at those but I say without reservation that have got to tell you, I am so proud of youngsters in the 10th or 11th grade probably the main motivation that you him sometimes I just bust out, but oc- and they are with their parents and and I serve, aside from our specific con- casionally I wonder where I may have thinking about a service academy. And stituents in our own districts, is our gone wrong in that upbringing thing. I am saying to them, as I am sure my love for the military and our desire to But I know you are proud of your sons colleagues tonight in this colloquy do anything and everything we can to and I of mine and JOE of his and all of have done, you say, ‘‘You know, young support them at all levels of service. our sons and daughters who are serving man, young lady, you could be the next I represent Fort Bragg, Pope Air so well and so bravely in this war and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Force Base, Joint Special Operations in wars past. or you can be the Central Com- Command, U.S. Army Special Oper- I want to just remind my colleagues mander.’’ ations Command at the epicenter of and those who may be following this It is just when you look and you say the universe in Fayetteville, North discussion tonight what is at the core that, you want to feel that they know Carolina. And as I have spent time of the fine men and women who are that they are going to be respected, with these young men and women in leading our men and women into com- and that Members of Congress are not all parts of the world, I am continu- bat, and I go back to the very, very fa- going to denigrate them in a public ously astounded, amazed, and incred- mous words of General Douglas Mac- way. ibly appreciative for what they do Arthur after he retired and he went I think that is a very, very dis- every day and every night of the year back to West Point, his alma mater, appointing thing that has been occur- to keep us free. I say that simply as a and gave a speech. In that speech, I am ring, Mr. Speaker. In fact, a Member little bit of a background to pick up on just going to read a paragraph of it recently was quoted as saying that this what Colonel Wilson and Dr. GINGREY here, he said some words that strike to Member felt that General Pace was have said in tribute to General Peter the core of these men and women that guilty of dereliction of duty because of Pace. we are talking about tonight. This was his support for the Bush’s Iraq policy. For 40 years, Pete Pace has abso- back on May 12, 1962. Now, President Bush, like him or lutely signified, has identified, has per- General MacArthur said, ‘‘For all not, is the Commander in Chief, and if sonified, the greatest qualities of the eyes and for all time, it is an expres- General Pace did not support the Com- American citizen-soldier-marine that sion of the ethics of the American sol- mander in Chief, then that, I think, anybody could absolutely personify. He dier. That I should be integrated in Colonel KLINE, you can explain it bet- served in virtually every theater for 40 this way with so noble an ideal arouses ter than I can, you talk about a dere- years. He has exemplified Semper Fi. a sense of pride and yet of humility liction of duty, but I am proud to be He has been faithful beyond belief to which will be with me always. here tonight. our country. He would still be serving, ‘‘ ‘Duty,’ ’Honor,’ ‘Country,’ those I thank the gentleman for giving me were it not for political correctness three hallowed words reverently dic- a little bit of time. I know we have and cheap-shot politics, that has unfor- tate what you want to be, what you other Members who are colleagues on tunately become a part of what we do. can be, what you will be. They are your the Armed Services Committee. We I think General Pace said it better rallying point to build courage when have already heard from a couple of than anyone. When given the oppor- courage seems to fail, to regain faith them who are veterans and who have tunity to resign, he said, ‘‘Why would I

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We Colonel, I would like to add a few term as chairman. Instead, he becomes are fighting an evil and adaptive more remarks. I feel it is highly inap- another victim of the campaign of per- enemy, and I yield to the gentleman propriate that the Senate majority sonal destruction. from Tennessee (Mr. WAMP). leader would make disparaging re- General Pace, thank you for Semper Mr. WAMP. Colonel, it is an honor to marks about General Pace and General Fi. You have always been faithful. join you tonight and my colleagues on Petraeus, the commander of our troops Nobody wants their troops to return the floor. Anytime I have the privilege in Iraq and the Chairman of the Joint home sooner or more safely than I do. to stand and honor our men and women Chiefs of Staff. They should not stay in Iraq one day in uniform, I try to begin with what Mr. Speaker, General Petraeus and longer than necessary. While we have John Stuart Mill said about war. He General Pace have had a tough job, and soldiers on the ground fighting the war said, ‘‘War is an ugly thing, but not the now they should not be fodder for polit- on terror for us over there, we should ugliest of things. The decayed and de- ical gain with a group of left-wing lib- have no patience for cheap-shot polit- graded state of moral and patriotic eral activists, or anyone else for that ical gamesmanship on this critical na- feeling which thinks that nothing is matter. Gentlemen, scholars and war- tional security issue here at home. worth war is much worse. The person riors, they have devoted their lives to Colonel Kline, again, thank you. Gen- who has nothing for which they are serving our Nation, and have done it eral Pace, thank you, and Lynn, and willing to fight, nothing which is more well. your family. We are ever grateful for important than his own personal safe- What is most puzzling is that the your service. ty, is a miserable creature and who has Senate majority leader put his endorse- Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- no chance of being free unless made ment behind General Petraeus and er, I thank the gentleman for his words and kept so by the exertions of better trusted him to carry out our objectives and for his strong support of our men men than himself.’’ in Iraq when he was confirmed on Jan- and women in uniform. I know the peo- Those better persons that Stuart Mill uary 26 of this year. Obviously he felt ple down in North Carolina are very referred to are the people we rise to- General Petraeus was more than com- proud to have you serve. There is no night to honor, the men and women in petent when he voted to confirm him. greater champion for our Special Oper- uniform of our Armed Forces. Mr. Speaker, I don’t think anyone is ations Forces than you are and for all They understand from time to time content with the existing situation in those fine soldiers down there, and I it is necessary for people to put them- Iraq, neither General Petraeus nor know that General Pace appreciates selves between a threat and our civil- General Pace. General Petraeus, the your support. So I thank the gen- ian population, and they know that commanding general, has cautioned it tleman for joining us this evening. freedom, every time it has been ex- is too early to judge the success of Mr. Speaker, I was thinking about tended from one generation to the Baghdad’s security and stability. He the kind words that have been said to- next, it has been by those people who informs us that the new security effort night about General Pace. I certainly have been willing to put themselves is just beginning to reach the full num- add to those. and their lives, everything they have, ber on the ground, because they still I mentioned earlier that I thought their whole measure, between the have an additional brigade just coming that General Pace was a fine man and threat and our civilian population. into Iraq, General Petraeus is now in a fine marine and a fine commander Tonight, Colonel, I come to the floor his third tour of duty in Iraq. and a great neighbor when he and Lynn to talk briefly about this threat be- Mr. Speaker, the majority leader and lived next door to Vicky and I down at cause, unfortunately, the conversation others have visited troops serving as the Marine Base at Quantico. I just revolves around one theater in this war part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have have to share another story with my and that is Iraq. We know mistakes been there. I think it is good that law- colleagues standing here. have been made. We know it has not makers see the situation firsthand. But There was another time when Gen- gone as well as we would have liked. there is real arrogance in saying that eral Pace and I were neighbors, and it Wars are that way. Stuart Mill said it someone with a commander’s-level ex- was not such a nice location as the Ma- is an ugly thing. perience and General Pace’s experience rine Base at Quantico and the fine I don’t know of a war that has been is out of touch with the situation in quarters there up on the hill. perfectly executed. I know that the Iraq. We were serving together in march to Baghdad was perfectly exe- As I said, I have visited Iraq many Mogadishu in 1992 and 1993 in the rub- cuted, but I know that intentionally times and recognize General Petraeus ble of that country, in some pretty the insurgents have wreaked havoc as a military commander and as the ex- tough times and bad weather and bad wherever they could, from bombing the pert he is on this issue. As he makes conditions and starving people. We had Samarra mosque which initiated the determinations regarding the security some folks who were intent on shoot- last 16 months of internal strife within situation in Iraq, I will ask tough ques- ing each other and shooting us. Iraq, by design, knowing that that tions. If you are going to declare that would test our will to see if we were a he is out of touch or incompetent, then b 2045 ‘‘paper tiger’’ or if we were the strong you have already made up your mind. I remember going into the building and determined United States of Amer- You have already determined the out- one time and General Pace was sitting ica. come is going to be labeled a failure. there, sort of an old, bombed-out room I think a lot of people forget who it Mr. Speaker, what message are we of the Embassy. is that threatens freedom-loving people sending our troops when the leadership I said, ‘‘General, how is it going?’’ all around the world. They are called of the other body has already declared He said, ‘‘We are here, we are serving the jihadists, the Islamists, the radi- that their effort in this new security our country and we are in the Ma- cals within Islam. The problem here is strategy is a failure before they have rines.’’ this is not just a religious issue, it is a really begun? He was a fine friend and fine neigh- political agenda. The call is for a The 82nd Airborne from Fort Bragg bor, whether he was in the idyllic hill- Shariah, global Islamic rule. That’s the in my home district is currently de- side down in Prince William County or truth. Read. I would encourage people ployed to Iraq as part of the troop bombed-out rubble in Mogadishu. You to read ‘‘Hatred’s Kingdom.’’ Read surge. These servicemembers and oth- couldn’t have a finer man with you. I ‘‘America Alone.’’ Read ‘‘Looming ers are there at the tip of the spear. It am very proud to have known him and Towers.’’ Read ‘‘While Europe Slept.’’

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A man named Sayyid twisted and distorted and run a PR have infiltrated through the mosque Qutb came to the United States about campaign that is driven by politics, de- and trained people up all over the the time I was born in the late 1950s, nying even the weapons of mass de- world. That is the truth. And they are was educated at Northern Colorado struction realities. Hans Blitz said, in this country. Nobody wants to hear State University, and went back and Where did the 8,500 liters of anthrax it because it is not politically correct, began to indoctrinate the Wahhabi sect that we knew were in Iraq go? Two but that is the truth. I hope, I hope that western liberalism, self-deter- tractor-trailer loads. Probably Syria. that God showers us with his grace so mination, freedom, would create apos- I have news for you, those are weap- we don’t get hit hard again like we did tasy and ungodliness and it must be ons of mass destruction. For people to on September 11, but the threats are stopped. say over and over again there weren’t real. One of his lieutenants was Osama bin weapons of mass destruction in Iraq is I come to the floor tonight and say Laden. One of the people that he one of the greatest lies ever told in this ‘‘thank you’’ to the men and women in taught at university was Osama bin country. uniform on our behalf. All of them. We Laden. These things didn’t happen by He gassed his own people. They came came to honor General Pace tonight, accident. For years this has been brew- running out with their eyes bleeding but every one of those Guardsmen and ing. It is a real threat. out of their face. Weapons of mass de- Reservists whose families didn’t know Unfortunately, the left has a propa- struction were in Iraq. The threats that they were going to have one or ganda campaign in this country to were real. Over half the Democrats of two or even three deployments, thank cause people to believe this is all just the United States Senate voted to re- you families for allowing your son or Iraq, if we would just leave Iraq, if we move Saddam Hussein by force, almost daughter or husband to go, or wife to had never gone we wouldn’t have a half the Democrats in the House voted, go, on our behalf. problem, or that life would just return and now it is convenient to say we Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. I thank the to normal or that everything would should retreat, we never should have gentleman very much for his insight just be okay. It is just simply not the gone. This was a misguided war. and certainly his passion on this issue. case. We were not in Iraq before Sep- These men and women in uniform, I, too, want to thank all of the men and tember 11. We weren’t in Iraq before they know that these threats are real women in uniform. And certainly we 1993. They hit us over 40 times since and we have to stand up and face these are here tonight talking some about 1979. You have to study the history of threats. I pay tribute tonight to the the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of it all. Guard and Reserve from my State, the Staff, Peter Pace, who will be retiring When the Wahhabis took Mecca in 181st where my nephew is at Fort Bliss this fall, but we are also here to talk the late seventies, the Saudi Arabia training to go to Iraq right now. And about the other leaders and the values Kingdom made a deal with them that the 278th that just came back, the that are at their core. they would start spending money in might battery of the Marine Corps Re- Minnesota is like other States in the this country. serve; Colonel Brett Hale who just Union. We have members of our Na- Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. I couldn’t commanded the Dragonslayers in Iraq tional Guard who have deployed, and agree with you more in your expla- for a year, my constituent, my patriot, deployed again in some cases. We have nation of what we are up against; but it my hero, who says in the public square 2,600 members of the Minnesota Na- strikes me the differences we hear on in Chattanooga, Tennessee: I have been tional Guard serving in Iraq now as the floor of this House. This evening there and I have seen what we are members of the Red Bulls, and we are some of our colleagues were saying we doing. I know that it is important. so proud of them and looking forward have to get out of Iraq now. We have to These are the people who have been. to them coming back this summer. The end the war. If we bring our troops to- These are not the people at home say- sooner the better. morrow, say they, we will end this war. ing things about the ones who have That is an issue that has been men- And presumably, then, everything will gone. tioned by Members on both sides of the be fine. And that simply doesn’t track Eight brave men from my district aisle that there have been mistakes with the history that the gentleman is have given their life in defense of our made, and there certainly have. One of describing. It does not describe the freedom; and when some people say the early mistakes was not building up enemy that was willing to hijack they have died in vain, it makes me the size of the active forces and relying planes and fly them into buildings and angry because they didn’t die in vain, so heavily on these men and women in kill women and children. Every day we nor has any patriot who has ever given the reserve component, the reserves see the stories in Baghdad of people their life in defense of freedom for this that the gentleman from Tennessee blowing up women and children. Our country died in vain. Freedom comes mentioned, and the members of the Na- just bringing our troops home doesn’t, with a huge price, and these men and tional Guard from all over having to wouldn’t, couldn’t, signal the end of women are willing to put their life on go, having to leave their civilian jobs this war and of the determination of the line for us, and we come to the and leave their families and go and that enemy. It strikes me the dif- floor tonight to honor them so they serve, and they do so willingly and ference that we see in this body. know we stand behind them. bravely and well. And then they come Mr. WAMP. The words we hear in And there is widespread bipartisan back and have to resume their civilian Washington run almost in denial of the support for our troops. But our troops lives, and we have to do a better job of words of our enemy, of Zarqawi when are in harm’s way on our behalf. You reintegrating them in this body. We he was still alive, of Zawahiri about ex- can’t say they shouldn’t be there, we need to not let up. panding the caliphate, reestablishing are not for them; and then say, oh, we But I want to thank you, Mr. WAMP, the caliphate, from Morocco to Indo- are for them. It is a paradox. It is just for coming down here and helping us nesia, this huge part of the world, to wrong-headed sometimes for the leader understand what it is that we are fight- come back with Islamic rule. And this of the United States Senate to say the ing. You put it so well. is dangerous because they don’t believe war is lost while they are in harm’s I know the gentleman remembers in a theocracy as we do. They don’t be- way fighting for what they believe in. way back when the 9/11 Commission lieve in pluralism. They don’t believe They know these threats are real. came out, and in that report they said in the freedom of religion. We believe We can leave Iraq tomorrow and this we are fighting Islamist extremists. everyone should have the right to wor- threat is not going away. This threat is They didn’t say we were just fighting ship as they please. This is a Shariah. a greater threat to freedom in the al Qaeda. Certainly we are fighting al This is Islamic law they are calling for. world than Nazi Germany ever was. It Qaeda. And it seems so long ago now,

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The men and America’s a great country, greatest vision in good shape. women serving and fighting understand in the world with great people. But General Petraeus went back to Iraq this. We need to understand this and we’re an impatient people, and it’s dif- and served as the man in charge of make sure that we are, in fact, being ficult; no, it is impossible for us to un- training the Iraqi security forces, and true to ourselves and true to them. derstand what’s in the minds of people so he was able to see firsthand what I want to share just a brief story who are not only willing but appar- the difficulties were and what we need- about the fine leadership that we have, ently eager to strap bombs to children ed to do there. And then he went on to not just these men that we’ve talked and blow them up and kill innocent, in- become probably the Nation’s foremost about tonight, but the fine young men nocent men, women, and children in authority in unconventional warfare, and women who are stepping up to lead the name of their cause and reestab- ideally suited to his job. And so when our Armed Forces today. lishing that sharia law and that caliph- the President nominated him to be the One of the great things we get to do ate and then moving on to the world. senior American commander in Iraq, he as Members of Congress is nominate And so like you, I am just grateful was unanimously confirmed by the these fine young students to go forward for the men and women in uniform and United States Senate. to the academy. We’re always thrilled for all they have done and for their And under him is Lieutenant General when one is selected to go, and the joy leaders. And before we wrap up here Raymond Odierno, another fine officer that they have and the pride that their this evening, I want to mention briefly with previous service in Iraq and a families feel is certainly moving. some of the other leaders that we don’t graduate of the United States Military In my first year here as a Member of sometimes talk so much about, but Academy. All of these officers, too this body, my niece graduated from the they are part of this fight, and they’re many awards and decorations to name. U.S. Military Academy at West Point. an integral part. My point this evening is that we are Vicky and I went up for several days of ably led by fine men who hew to an We just got a new commander of Cen- ceremonies and to share with my sister ethic of, as General Douglas Mac- tral Command, Admiral William and brother-in-law and nieces their joy Arthur said, ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country,’’ Fallon, a new leader, will bring new and pride in my niece’s accomplish- but the core values seen at the Naval ideas and a new face. We’ve been ably ment. led in the past, but it’s important Academy and the United States Marine She, by the way, now Captain Corps of honor, courage, commitment, sometimes that we get a change of face Stroecker, is serving in the United all of these men exemplify those core and a new idea, get a new team some- States Army. She served a year over in values, and they provide firm, steady, times. And Admiral Fallon is bringing Kuwait. She served in Germany, and well-informed leadership to the men some new insights into this fight. she’s the kind of officer that makes us and women who serve us so well in all He was a naval aviator, a graduate of proud. the corners of the world. And they’re Villanova University in 1967, came But while we were there at West doing a good job. through the Naval ROTC program, as I Point, we were surrounded by these I just want to share with you a cou- did. I have a lot of good things to say ple of quotes that I’ve got here about young cadets, some of them just get- about the service academies. I think things that are going on in Iraq. Good- ting ready to be commissioned. And we they do a terrific job, but there is no ness knows we see plenty of bad news, were there when the second lieuten- question that we get fine officers, men and there is certainly some to share. ants’ bars were pinned on, but I re- and women, who come through our And every time there’s an explosion member sitting with Vicky in the audi- other commissioning programs like the and our soldiers are killed or wounded, ence and witnessing a ceremony that I Naval ROTC program. it pains us deeply. And when civilians found to be very moving. It was a very Admiral Fallon served as an aviator are killed, it’s a tragedy. But we’re impressive thing to watch. in Vietnam, has had a very distin- fighting against an enemy that is This is a ceremony where the grad- guished career. He is going on now to fierce and determined, as my colleague uating class turns over command, take overall command of everything in turns over command to the brigade, to Mr. WAMP from Tennessee outlined so Central Command which, of course, in- well. the rising seniors, the juniors rising to cludes all of Iraq and the surrounding This is a tough enemy and we need be seniors, and you see the long gray countries, and we’re glad to have him. tough soldiers to fight them, and all of line march out in that ceremony. Mov- General David Petraeus has been us recognize that you cannot win this ies are made about the long gray line, mentioned this evening, a really fine only militarily, that you need econom- stories written, and it’s moving to officer, graduate of the West Point ics and you need politics and you need watch it, and they march out, and they Military Academy, has a Ph.D., very diplomacy. And I would say that these pass command from one class to the distinguished career. I’ve had the leaders that we’ve talked about to- next. pleasure of sitting and talking with night, Admiral Fallon, General And I remember thinking as that General Petraeus on two previous trips Petraeus, General Odierno and cer- ceremony was going on and looking at to Iraq. He was the commander of the tainly the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs those fine, fine young men and women, 101st Airborne Division and Operation of Staff, General Peter Pace, under- I remember thinking, no wonder, no Iraqi Freedom One, and when I went stand that very well. But they’re at- wonder that the United States has the over there, my first trip to Iraq, he was tending to the first order of business finest Armed Forces in the world and the commanding general up in Mosul. I first. They want to make sure that our no wonder that we’re the best we’ve had a chance to go and talk to him, men and women are well-led. They’re ever been, with all apologies to the and I was impressed then with his in- fighting to win. We in this body, my Greatest Generation, my father’s gen- telligence and his determination and colleagues, need to make sure that eration, an Army World War II veteran, his leadership. we’re giving them every chance to win. but today’s Army and today’s Marine What a fine job the 101st did, not And I just notice some quotes that Corps and Navy and Air Force and only in winning the initial combat but have just been in the news in the last Coast Guard are the best they have in starting to establish some local gov- couple of days. U.S. Ambassador Ryan ever been, all volunteer, all eager, all ernment and progress amongst the peo- Crocker says, ‘‘It is noteworthy that determined. They understand that ple of Mosul. And I thought at the violence is down in the two areas where enemy that my colleague, the gen- time, what a fine officer, and all my the surge is focused, Anbar and Bagh- tleman from Tennessee, was describing. colleagues who traveled over there, Re- dad.’’ They know that what they’re doing is

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She was a vital May her memories serve to remind us men and women and when you are and integral part of our ministry, and of the profound meaning of a life given there, when they move on to become my work through the years would have in service to God and family. second lieutenants, you just can’t help been impossible without her encour- f but notice that that’s the reason why agement and support.’’ our men and women in uniform today Despite her declining health in re- b 2115 are led by very, very fine leaders. cent years, she always placed her hus- FAST TRACK TRADE Well, I see that we’re nearing the end band and family before herself. She of the time for this Special Order. I’m gladly accepted a role in the Graham The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under sure there is more to be said about the family that involved offering support, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- fine men and women who are leading prayer and encouragement. Never one uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from our military, and that’s what we were to clamor for the public eye, Ruth Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) is recognized for about this evening, to talk a little bit nonetheless was a vital part of Billy 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- about the conflict we’re involved in, Graham’s ministry. She was a bulwark jority leader. the importance of that leadership and against the demands of the endless Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I come the people who are leading and cer- public involvement of Billy Graham’s to the floor this evening to talk about tainly to talk about General Peter many responsibilities as a worldwide trade, Fast Track, and what it’s doing Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of evangelist. to this country. Staff. Ruth Bell Graham was born in China As a former millworker that worked Pete, I think it was my colleague, in 1920 to her medical missionary par- over 28 years at Great Northern Paper ROBIN HAYES, who said, we love you, ents at a Presbyterian Hospital far Company, I know firsthand that the and we thank you, and we wish you all north of Shanghai. She spent her child- trade deals are crippling manufac- the best. And I know that sometimes hood on the mission field, and sensed a turing in the State of Maine. We have you thought about these words, I cer- calling to serve God and give her life to lost over 23 percent of our manufac- tainly have over the years, President spread the gospel. turing base alone since NAFTA came Ronald Reagan said way back in 1985; Ruth connected with her eventual into effect. he said, some people spend an entire home in North Carolina when she com- But it’s more than just losing jobs. pleted high school in Montreat, North lifetime wondering if they made a dif- You’re losing the identity and the com- Carolina, while her parents were home ference in the world, but the Marines munity as well. We had certain labor from China on furlough. She would don’t have that problem. And Pete market areas in the State of Maine later enroll in Wheaton College where Pace has never had that problem. He that had over 33 percent unemploy- she met her future husband, the fer- has been a great leader. He is a great ment rate. A lot of small businesses vent evangelist hailing from Charlotte, leader. We’re looking forward to his went under because the anchor of the North Carolina. leadership in the closing months of his community went under, it filed bank- After no small internal struggle over ruptcy. The high school, senior class, tour as the Chairman of the Joint her desire to become a missionary, Chiefs of Staff. We thank him for ev- was not sure whether they would be Ruth decided to invest her life in the able to graduate from high school be- erything that he has done, that he is mission of evangelism that so cap- doing and that he is going to do. cause the mill paid about 80 percent of tivated Billy, and they were married in the tax base. They hadn’t paid their f Montreat on August 13, 1943. taxes, and the accreditation was in TRIBUTE TO RUTH BELL GRAHAM As Billy Graham’s responsibilities as jeopardy. Alcoholism, divorce rates, an evangelist continued to grow, Ruth people were filing bankruptcy because The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and Billy moved to Montreat near her previous order of the House, the gentle- of trade. parents. Here, Ruth would raise a fam- You can go anywhere pretty much in woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) ily of five children strong and stand be- the Second Congressional District in is recognized for 5 minutes. hind the man who was preaching to the State of Maine, and you’ll see a lot Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today millions of people across the world. in remembrance of Ruth Bell Graham, Ruth was a woman who lived the of empty factories that are no longer wife and confidante of the Reverend written word and treasured the Bible. there. You’ll see factories but you will Billy Graham. Ruth Graham died last She enjoyed assisting her husband as not see the number of vehicles in the week at the age of 87, having lived a he wrote sermons and was an accom- mill yard because of machines being rich and selfless life of service. plished author herself. Over the course shut down. She epitomized the faithful wife and of her life, she would author or co- It’s because of our failed trade policy. mother and was a close spiritual ad- author more than a dozen books. We have to change the trade policy. We viser who probably did more than any She also did not hesitate to start have to make sure that when Fast other human being to make possible ministries of her own. Always con- Track is up at the end of this month, the global ministry of Billy Graham. I cerned with reaching out to those in that we not renew Fast Track. I think doubt whether we exaggerate when we need, whether her local community or it’s incumbent on each Member of Con- say that Billy Graham could not have the global community, Ruth Graham gress to look at these trade deals and been the man he is known as today created the Ruth Bell Graham Inter- have the ability to amend the trade without the unwavering support of his national Children’s Health Fund to deals. I don’t think we should be a rub- wife. help the world’s neediest children and ber stamp to the United States trade While she may not have claimed helped create the Ruth and Billy representatives, and that’s what we much of the spotlight in his life, she Graham Children’s Health Center in are, rubber stamps: Either vote ‘‘yes’’ raised a family that to this day is hav- Asheville. or ‘‘no,’’ and that’s wrong. ing a tremendous impact on the world. Franklin, their son, founded Samari- I have two colleagues here this Reverend Graham paid her the best tan’s Purse Ministry which is based in evening who have really taken on this tribute. He said that Ruth Graham was Boone, North Carolina. trade issue. They know firsthand from ‘‘the most incredible woman I have Ruth enabled and freed her husband their own district what trade means to ever known.’’ And when asked to name to concentrate on his evangelistic call- their constituencies. They know what the finest Christian he had ever met, ing. When he needed someone to turn it’s done to the United States of Amer- Billy Graham would always say, ‘‘My to, Billy Graham knew that he could ica, as a whole. We have lost over 3 wife, Ruth.’’ turn to her for counsel, encouragement million jobs. We have to do better. We In tribute to her, he said that, ‘‘She and an intellect steeped in learning the must do better. was a spiritual giant, whose unparal- scripture. I think the last election, when a lot leled knowledge of the Bible and com- Our thoughts and prayers are with of candidates were talking about trade, mitment to prayer were a challenge the Graham family today as they they are ready, the American people

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SA´ NCHEZ from the of this administration’s lack of dedica- who needed the materials. west coast of California, who has start- tion to provide even the most basic I really appreciate your willingness ed the House Trade Working Group protection to workers: the right to to step out there your freshman year to that also Congresswoman BETTY SUT- work in a safe environment. Even the really talk about trade. You under- TON has been very active on, and it’s an U.S. Chamber of Commerce says these stand the problems that trade has issue that is very important to all of us new worker and environmental protec- caused your State in Ohio, and we look here in our constituency. tions can’t be enforced. forward to hearing your remarks this I recognize the Congresswoman from Now, if that isn’t telling, I don’t evening, Congresswoman SUTTON. California. Ms. SUTTON. Thank you so much, ´ know what it is. They flatly came out Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- and said they are not enforceable. This Mr. MICHAUD, and Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. Both of fornia. Thank you, Congressman President has lost our trust, and with you, your leadership is a shining exam- MICHAUD, and I also thank BETTY SUT- it any argument that he has to renew ple for all of us. As you point out, this TON for being here this evening to talk his trade promotion authority. The ad- is a moment of supreme importance about the President’s Trade Promotion ministration’s track record does not when it comes to the trade policy of Authority and its effect on working demonstrate a commitment to the this country. families. Mr. MICHAUD and I cochair working families of America. Last November, the American people the House working group, and we have Free trade was supposed to create cast their votes for new leaders with been working very hard this year to economic opportunity for everyone, for the hope that we would replace our emphasize the impact that our current big businesses, as well as small busi- broken trade system with one that will failed policy has on average house- nesses, working families at home and truly allow for fair competition, be- holds. abroad, but that, quite frankly, hasn’t cause we know that if given a fair play- We are here because we believe that been the case. The truth of the matter ing field, we will excel in the global our trade policies should ensure a fair is that the NAFTA free trade model fa- marketplace. shake for American working families, The first step, as both of you so not just for those who sit in corporate vors the wealthiest at the expense of rightfully point out, has to be that board rooms. We have already spoken small businesses, workers, families, Congress must stop ceding its constitu- many times in this House about the and ultimately communities, like the tional authority and responsibility flaws in the new trade deal recently an- communities Mr. MICHAUD was talking over trade to the President. The lack of nounced by the administration. This about that are dependent upon mill- oversight and accountability, giving new deal, which applies to the Bush ne- work for their life blood. the President what’s been called Fast gotiated Free Trade Agreements with More than a decade after NAFTA and Track authority, the damage that Fast Peru and Panama, is an improvement NAFTA-styled replicas, it’s clear that Track authority has wrought on the over past FTAs, but it still doesn’t give the promise of economic prosperity has United States trade policy has led to American families much to be excited yet to arrive. Our trade deficit has about, quite honestly. ballooned into the tens of millions of devastating consequences, some of Despite additional labor and environ- dollars. Real wages for American fami- which you have already heard about mental provisions, these agreements lies are down, and our manufacturing throughout this country. It certainly are based on the NAFTA trade model, base is falling apart. has had a devastating impact on the the same failed NAFTA model that has We need an administration com- area that I represent. We have lost over hurt the American family for the past mitted to protecting the rights of 200,000 manufacturing jobs in Ohio decade, the same NAFTA trade model workers, and until we get one we can- since 2000. that didn’t bring about the jobs or the not grant this administration an exten- That means that people’s futures prosperity that we were promised, the sion of Fast Track authority. The have been seriously put at risk. There same NAFTA model that didn’t stop American people deserve better. They are kids out there today who won’t be the immigration flow from Mexico, the deserve a commitment to trade that able to go to college because of the jobs same NAFTA model that hasn’t been expands their opportunities rather that their parents lost due to Fast able to assure that our trading part- than diminishes them. Track, and the bad trade deals that re- ners uphold the strong labor and envi- I urge all my colleagues on both sides sulted under Fast Track. There are ronmental standards that we do here in of the aisle to help our working fami- people out there who won’t have health the United States, thus putting our lies get back on track to economic care for their families because of the workers at a competitive disadvantage. prosperity. bad policy that has resulted under Fast If the long-sought-after labor and en- I urge them to oppose the Fast Track Track. vironmental protections the adminis- renewal, and I want to thank, again, For them and for every American tration promises to include in the Peru my two colleagues for their leadership who has been hurt by the Bush admin- and Panama FTAs are no stronger than on this issue, because they have been istration’s harmful trade policies, we those that we were promised in NAFTA trying to carry this message to those must, we must let Fast Track expire or its cousin CAFTA, they are little who have been unwilling to hear it. permanently at the end of this month. more than hollow promises. Yet the Mr. MICHAUD. Thank you very Now, we all know that the United Free-Trade-At-All-Costs lobby asks the much. I appreciate your comments, and States’ Constitution gives responsi- American people to have faith that the I hope that the American people are bility for trade to the Congress, and administration has really turned over a listening, because this is extremely im- there was a reason for that. new leaf. They are asking us to trust portant. We are heading into what I Our forefathers knew that they need- that enforceable labor and environ- call a perfect storm. We have the larged to keep that issue and control over mental standards will be included in est budgetary deficit in our history, that issue at a level that is closely con- the text of the Peru and Panama agree- with over 45 percent owned by for- nected to the people who are being rep- ments. But even if these agreements eigners. We have the largest trade def- resented. That’s why Congress had that are the best written, fairest trade icit in our history, almost 7 percent of authority. agreements possible, so long as they the GDP. Unfortunately, with Fast Track, the rely on this administration to enforce We cannot sustain those types of problem is the administration nego- the labor and environmental standards deficits and maintain our Superpower tiates the deals, signs them, deter- they contain, they are not worth the status here in this country. mines all the terms, and then weighs it paper that they are written on. With that, I recognize the gentle- before Congress, and you have to vote This administration has failed to pro- woman from Ohio, who is a freshman ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no.’’ You have no input on tect workers here in the U.S. The BP Member, who is very, very knowledge- what the constraints are. You have no

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There’s no min- the WTO, the World Trade Organiza- Congresswoman from California, who imum wage for these folks. There are tion, all of that has accelerated as our actually had a couple of trips over to no contributions made on behalf of leader here has pointed out, it’s all ac- Colombia. If you’d kindly let us know them for the hours that they work into celerated a trade in jobs crisis. It’s what happened and what we can do. any kind of Social Security or pension marked by an $800 billion trade deficit, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- system. And there are no workplace and more and more people are feeling fornia. Sure. About 2 weeks ago I re- safety standards. A lot of these work- this across the country. turned from Colombia, and it was my ers work in some of the biggest indus- In fact, I actually have a letter here second visit in just 7 months. Colombia tries that they’re pushing the free that was sent to our leaders in both the is one of the countries that President trade agreement because they say that House and the Senate from organiza- Bush negotiated a free trade agreement they need to expand these industries, tions, organizations like American with without really seeking the advice one of which being the textile industry, Medical Students Association, The of those Members of Congress who have which is notorious for their workers Change to Win Coalition, Communica- been vocal opponents to the NAFTA that are part of the informal sector tion Workers of America, Defenders of trade model which he based this agree- that don’t have contracts, that don’t Wildlife, Friends of the Earth, hun- ment on. have any basic rights. And basically, in Colombia, when I dreds, hundreds of organizations, na- And I have to say at the outset, Co- bring up the point that there’s this tional, State organizations; a wide va- lombia is a beautiful country. It’s peo- promise made to lift all these people riety of people, church organizations, ple are a warm people. We were well re- out of poverty, but when they have to all who oppose us extending Fast Track ceived there. And so I want to be very compete against U.S. goods, some of authority to the administration, be- clear that I am for expanding trade which will be subsidized, like many of cause they know that the resulting with countries around the world, but in our agricultural products, who is going trade deals are devastating to our com- a way that is fair and balanced to both to suffer the most? Who’s going to bear munities, our businesses, our workers, our workers here in the United States and also the workers in the countries the cost? Because they tell me, oh, yes, our farmers and our country. there are some transitional costs asso- that we seek to engage in trade with. So it is with honor that I stand be- ciated with moving towards this new side my two esteemed colleagues here Just for the record, Colombia has a horrible record on human rights and free trade agreement, but they’re tran- tonight to talk a little bit about this sitional costs; they won’t be forever, with them and with all of you at home labor rights violations. In Colombia, more trade labor unionists were killed and not everybody’s going to be af- who care, I know, deeply about us fected. there last year than in all the coun- changing the direction on our trade But let me tell you who will be af- tries of the world combined. So it has policy. fected by those transitional costs: The good news is there are things an abysmal record with respect to vio- rural, poor, indigenous people and that we could be doing, and that we lence towards people who try to orga- largely women who are heads of house- should be doing to stop leaving our nize workers to help lift them out of holds. They are the ones that will suf- companies and our workers at a dis- poverty. And nobody really wants to fer the most, not to mention American advantage. talk about that dirty little secret of workers who will have to compete in Colombia’s, because they want to talk b 2130 industry with Colombia, where they about how much better things are in have no minimum wage, no minimum And so I’m looking forward to explor- the first 6 months of this year. work day, so they can work workers 16 ing that with you both tonight. The statistics do show that there is hours a day if they want, and no safe And at this point, Mr. MICHAUD, I an improvement. I will grant them working conditions. yield back. that, and I applaud that. But it still And there’s just, quite frankly, no Mr. MICHAUD. Thank you very means that about 99 percent of the way that American workers, who de- much. You’re absolutely right when murders that happened last year have mand a certain level of respect and dig- you talk about Fast Track, and we’ll gone unsolved, and nobody has been nity at the workplace, are going to be get into that a little bit more, because brought to justice for that. able to compete in industries where ´ I know Congresswoman SANCHEZ has to And the reason why trade labor those are the conditions that Colom- go to another meeting, and I know unionists are targeted is because they bian workers are working in. she’s been to Colombia a couple of speak out on behalf of people who are Knowing all of this, did President times, so I’ll be interested in hearing living in poverty, who are earning Bush negotiate with Colombia a free what she has to say about her trips to wages that don’t allow them to support trade agreement that would try to ad- Colombia. themselves or a family. They’re work- dress those very basic labor standards? But before she does, before I yield ing in dangerous working conditions. No. He based the Colombian free trade time, I’d actually like to give a quote. And I have to say, on the trip that I on the NAFTA model. They didn’t even And it’s not very often I quote Pat Bu- just most recently returned from, we put in basic rights that are respected chanan. But I saw this quote and I really weren’t given a lot of time to go around the world as international thought it was worth quoting. It says, and actually talk to the workers them- standards for human and labor rights. ‘‘The trade deficit is a malignant selves about their experience. We were He just said, hey, the marketplace is tumor in the intestines of the U.S. basically told by the government that going to take care of it. We’re going to economy.’’ That’s absolutely right. We things are getting better and things move forward. This is the trade agree- have to start dealing with our trade were improving. ment, and Congress, because of Fast deficit. And one way, one of the issues Interestingly enough, the first trip Track authority, you can’t change it; we have got to deal with is, as you that I took to Colombia last November, you can’t make it better; you can’t mentioned Congresswoman SUTTON, is I met with labor organizations, civil amend it. It’s either yes or no; you not to renew Fast Track, which is ex- rights groups and advocates, and I met vote in favor of this. And if that’s the tremely important. Let Congress do with the workers themselves who told choice that I’m given, my vote is no be- our job that we’re elected to do, rep- me, ‘‘don’t be fooled by the rosy pic- cause it doesn’t even try to address the resenting our constituents. ture that our government has painted. problem with the labor standards and I did have a chance to actually meet It’s very dangerous here in Colombia to the violence in Colombia. the President of Colombia a couple of speak up if you are working in dan- I say, hey, I’m willing to give Colom- weeks ago. I had an interesting con- gerous working conditions. It’s very bia the benefit of the doubt. If you can

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We have to get back to had a problem up in Cleveland a few where people have basic standards, I’m changing that model. decades ago where the Cuyahoga River willing to give Colombia an oppor- I’m very pleased actually to see an- caught on fire. Now we don’t want to tunity. But I’m not willing to enter other colleague from the great State of go back to those days, where thousands into a trade agreement with them Ohio who has taken a great leadership and thousands of kids got asthma be- based on empty promises of how much role since he’s been here on trade but cause we didn’t have clean air regula- better things are going to be. also has introduced major legislation tions. We don’t want to go back to All we heard when we were there, 90 that will help deal with one of the com- those days. percent of what we heard was how ponents when you look at the flawed So we are now in a unique period in much better Colombia was at human trade model. And he’s also a member of history, because in the United States, rights and how much better they were the 30-plus caucus now, I guess, some- we’re the consumer. We’re the ones at trying to find those responsible for thing caucus, congressman TIM RYAN. buying right now. Now, that may not killing trade labor unionists. But while Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I thank the gen- be the case 10 years from now, but we we were there, one of the biggest scan- tleman. And I appreciate, I caught bits are now, and so let’s leverage our dals that has hit Colombia in recent and pieces of the debate here, and I power as consumers to make some of months is the scandal of paramilitary think you all have illustrated points these changes. groups that are linked to elected mem- that need to be made, and we need to And I hope that what we’re doing bers of their congress, elected gov- keep making them here if we’re going here tonight, and Mr. MICHAUD and Ms. ernors, some of whom were hand to have any headway. SA´ NCHEZ and Ms. SUTTON, what we’re And I remember sitting in the meet- picked, and cabinet members, some of doing here tonight is going to help ing with the gentleman from Maine whom were handpicked by President push those things along. (Mr. MICHAUD) where the politicians Uribe himself. And these paramilitary The China currency bill that we have were talking about this trade unionist groups have been responsible for kill- introduced here basically tries to get who was trying to organize a plant, and ing people, for massacres of villages of China to comply with international the next day or two days later, he’s be- people. And currently, 14 elected offi- law. And international law says you’re headed. Now, we think labor politics cials sit in jail because they’ve been not allowed to subsidize your goods. are tough in the United States, which tied to these paramilitary groups. And Well, China is subsidizing their cur- they are, but I don’t think they come there are as many as two dozen more rency, which is kind of a little more anywhere close to that level. that are under investigation. And it is a pleasure for me to be here complicated than a government saying, But we’re supposed to trust President with my partner in Summit County, okay, you make this widget, we’re Uribe that they’re going to bring these going to fund you; we’re going to sub- Ohio, Akron, Ms. SUTTON. people to justice and that labor rights I just want to make a broad point sidize you so you can sell it cheaper in and human rights are going to be bet- and then talk a little bit about a bill another country. ter in Colombia. I say, show me, and that I have introduced with DUNCAN What China’s doing with their cur- then we’ll sit down and negotiate. But HUNTER on currency. And the first rency is basically subsidizing it so that I thought it might be interesting to point I want to make, and I think ev- every product that they send the just inform you guys a little bit about erything that you were talking about United States is between 25 and 40 per- what the flavor of that trip was. is saying, we need to represent our val- cent cheaper. And like I said, I think the Colom- ues here in the United States of Amer- I have a company in my district bian people are wonderful people. I ica, not just here when we hear about called Wheatland Tube. And it’s also in think we need to open up new markets. family values, and we need to have val- Mr. ALTMIRE’s district in Western But we need to do it in a way that’s ues and we all agree with that. But put Pennsylvania. They make tubing. The fair and balanced for our workers here, it in our actions. And I think that’s final product that arrives on the shores so we don’t continue to hemorrhage what we want to do, and the trade of the United States from China is the manufacturing jobs, and for the work- agreements that we sign consistently, I same price as Wheatland Tube’s raw ers in these countries, which corpora- think, go against it. And when you materials before they even start the tions will exploit. look at what the results are, and So- process. That’s the kind of advantage And with that, I will yield back to journers had a great magazine; I may China’s getting with their currency. Mr. MICHAUD. have sent it to some of you. And I know you all are supportive of Mr. MICHAUD. Thank you very Two percent of the world owns more this bill, and I think it’s something much, Congresswoman SA´ NCHEZ. wealth than the other 98 percent. Now, that we can, not talking just about You’re absolutely right, and that’s one that’s unbelievable. Two percent of the trade, but this is something that I of the problems with Fast Track and world own more wealth than the other think free traders and fair traders and why this Congress should not renew 98 percent combined. That signals to us Democrats and Republicans and people Fast Track. Even if we did have a say that the models that you were talking from all over the country are agreeing in these trade deals, as you mentioned, about, Mr. Speaker, are not sufficient on. And I know Mr. LEVIN and Mr. RAN- particularly with Colombia, I’m not for shared growth for all people. GEL want to move on a bill that does sure that even if we had the ILO stand- And we’re not saying that if you go something with China, and I hope that ards in the agreement that that would out and you start a company and you this is a component of that, and I’m help as far as the murders and the as- take a risk and you take out a loan, confident it will be. sassinations that are going on in Co- that you shouldn’t be able to make b 2145 lombia. I’ve met with several elected money. God bless you. Make all you officials on different occasions from want. But recognize that you’re a part But those are the kind of things that Colombia, and they’re scared for their of a bigger system here that we’re all a we need to stand up and talk about. lives. There’s one senator that actually part of that, investments in education, And if we don’t, no one will, because sleeps no more than two nights in a the minimum wage which we finally there is a certain amount of people row in the same bed because he’s been were able to get passed, college tuition; that will benefit from the current sys- threatened with his life. all of these things matter, health care tem, and they are the ones who want to And we’ve been told, or I’ve been told in the grand scheme of things. And keep it just the way it is. But it is im- in those meetings that they want to set what we want to do is start exporting portant for us to come here, 700,000 an example, the paramilitary, and they some of these values that we hold dear. constituents, 700,000 constituents, force some of the other labor folks to And when you say, well, you can 700,000 constituents, it adds up if we go out there with actually, they told make something in China and there are unify and organize and do what I think

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.119 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6645 made all the great social movements in that I worked at, we had six paper ma- can market and begin selling low price the country great, was organization, chines. Four are no longer there. They goods made by ultra-cheap labor in traditionally the Democratic Party, were unbolted and shipped overseas. So China to displace locally based shoe, the unions, the churches. that is absolutely right. People might toy, and candy firms. These estimated And I will make one final point that not think they are going to unpack the 28,000 small- and medium-sized Mexi- I know I have made to you guys al- machinery and move them overseas. It can businesses have been eliminated. ready. It is so important for us to bring has happened. I have seen it happen, Wages along the Mexican border have in the church communities. I am and it will continue to happen unless actually been driven down by about 25 Catholic, and I think the Catholic we change the flawed trade model that percent since NAFTA. The Mexican Church has an obligation. They speak we have been operating. And part of border has actually been driven down out on so many issues that I think that component that is absolutely since NAFTA, reported a Carnegie En- have less relevance than this issue on right is the currency manipulation dowment study. An oversupply of average people’s day-to-day lives. And I with China that we have to address. workers, combined with a crushing of hope that they step up and talk about And as Mr. RYAN had mentioned, we union-organized drives as government this issue with the same passion that have Mr. ELLISON here, who is also an- policy, has resulted in sweatshop pay, we hear them speak out on a lot, and other freshman Member of the fresh- running sweatshops along the border, the evangelicals we just need to pull. man class who is very interested in the where wages typically run 60 cents to Sojourners Magazine with Jim Wal- trade issue. So I yield to Mr. ELLISON. $1 an hour. lace did a terrific job a couple of issues Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I want to Mr. Speaker, I mentioned what is going on with Mexico because I think ago. But if this does not become a thank Congressman MICHAUD, Con- it is so important from the standpoint moral, value-centered movement, we gresswoman SUTTON, Congressman of the American worker, the American are going to continue to struggle. We RYAN, and also Congresswoman worker who is trying to put food on the have the environmentalists and we SA´ NCHEZ, who left us, because you all table, hold jobs here in our country, it have the trade unionists, and we have have been carrying the banner of trade is critically important. We are talking some of us in the Democratic Party. all night, fair trade. about, as I said, flat wages, rising But if we don’t pull in the church com- And I think that before I jump into my remarks that I pulled together for health care costs, increasing consumer munity, I think we are going to con- debt. And it is so important to under- tonight, I just want to say this: We are tinue to fail. stand that this immigration debate we talking about trade, Mr. Speaker, with- I appreciate the opportunity to be are having is heavily informed by in the context of two decades of flat here with you. what? Trade. Our trade policy is in- wages for working people. When you Mr. MICHAUD. Thank you very creasing the pain not only on American much, Mr. RYAN. And you are abso- look at real wages, Mr. Speaker, we are workers but on workers abroad. As we lutely right. This is more than jobs and talking about flat real wages for work- fight back and forth, to and fro, about the economy. It is a moral issue. And ing people. We are talking about a sys- what we should we do, more border seas I mentioned earlier about some of tem of health care where we leave 47 curity, higher walls, fences. We have the problems that I have even seen in million people out of it and so many all these raging debates around here my district, my hometown, when the other people carrying an increasing around these issues. What we have lit- mills shut down because of unfair trade burden on their jobs just to be able to erally done through this NAFTA trade deals, it is a moral issue. And I hope afford the health care that their job policy and other trade policies like it that the churches do get involved in does provide. It is within this context is wiped out an economy in another this issue. that I want to talk about trade tonight country and not just pulled people here Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Will the gen- within flat wages, within increasing through higher wages but pushed them tleman yield? health care costs, within the context of here by elimination of their economies Mr. MICHAUD. I yield to the gen- increasing and mounting consumer in Mexico. tleman. debt. So, Mr. Speaker, I bring these points Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I know that our The average American, when you to the floor tonight so that we can friend from Minnesota is here, but I take their mortgage out of the equa- have more informed debate so that just want to tell one story because I tion, has about $13,000 worth of con- when people say, hey, look, why are heard it a few weeks ago from my cous- sumer debt to carry around. And that these folks making such a big deal in who worked for Delphi Packard. is talking about your credit cards and about fair trade policy, it is important The plant used to be 15,000 and now everything else. So we have got con- to know that the middle class is being they are down to maybe 1,000 because sumer debt, increasing health care pinched and squeezed. And so often of the global economy, trade deals, costs, and flat wages. And now we are even here in Congress, we are being China, the whole nine yards. He worked going to talk about trade, trade that told that the problem is some immi- there for probably 10 years, and many has sapped our jobs. grant, when in reality the problem, I people worked there for 30 and made a If you look at NAFTA, NAFTA alone believe, is heavily subsidized agri-busi- great living. He is now taking the ma- I want to talk about tonight. NAFTA nesses and our trade policy, which al- chines off the ground, taking the bolts was sold as a way to make sure that lows us to dump cheap, low-cost corn out of the ground, helping move these workers both in Mexico and in America into countries like Mexico, which machines, and they are shipping them would benefit. But has that really hap- wipes out their farm economy and to China. Now, let’s talk about some pened? Has that really happened? drives workers there over here so that dignity. This guy is taking out the ma- What has really happened is the op- they can make a living. chines and shipping the machines and posite. We have seen 3 million jobs lost, Mr. Speaker, it is critically impor- his job off to China. 30,000 in Minnesota alone. NAFTA, by tant that we understand these issues That is where we are at. And we have permitting its heavily subsidized U.S. and we get these issues on the table as got some work to do. We are not saying corn and other agricultural business we debate them because it is hypo- build fences and don’t compete. But in- products to compete with the small critical, in my opinion, to talk about vestments in education, what we Mexican farmers, has driven the Mexi- spending $700 million, or however much talked about early on with stem cells can farmer off the land due to low price we are going to spend on a fence, and and alternative energy, let’s create the imports of U.S. corn and other agricul- not adjust our trade policies. We can’t new wave of jobs that need to be cre- tural products. Some 2 million Mexi- build a fence high enough if we keep on ated for our people to work. It is not cans have been forced out of agri- destroying the farm economy in Mex- just trade and exporting. It is making culture, and many of those that remain ico and dumping cheap commodity investments in the U.S. and creating are living in desperate poverty. These prices there. We have to fix our trade new jobs. people are among those who cross the policy. We have to fix a trade policy Mr. MICHAUD. Thank you very border to feed their families. that benefits American workers and much. That is a very good point that NAFTA service sector rules allow big workers around the world too, Mr. you mentioned because the very mill firms like Wal-Mart to enter the Mexi- Speaker.

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This has to change. know, alas, despite documented violation policy, and I want to talk about And when you talk about Fast Track, tion upon documented violation, those trade policy within the context of the actually during the several discussions standards have not been enforced. squeeze the middle-class people are about reauthorizing Fast Track in 1974, So getting back to sort of the points feeling every day. 1988, and 2002, Congress actually en- that you have all been making, rather Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, Mr. couraged the USTR to change the than continuing to pass more free ELLISON brought up a very good point. value-added tax so we can be put on a trade agreements that won’t be en- There has been a lot of discussion over level playing field. We have got to forced and will result in the con- the past month about immigration, change the rules. This is one of the sequences we’ve seen under the broken particularly in the Senate. We will be components that we can deal with in trade system, which means more lost having our discussions here in the changing that rule. jobs, a bigger trade deficit, more of the House. And that is part of the compo- I yield to Congresswoman SUTTON. negative consequences, not just in this nent when you look at trade. It is not Ms. SUTTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank country, but it’s out of whack all over; a simple issue. And Mr. ELLISON hit the the gentleman for yielding. rather than doing that, it makes sense nail right on head. If you look at immi- Mr. MICHAUD, again, your leadership for us to focus on things like that of gration, what is happening, they are is inspiring. Mr. RYAN’s bill that will help to fix our coming across the border because they And, Mr. ELLISON, thank you for broken system. being down here. You have been a tre- want a job. They want a good job so You know, Congress should focus on mendous leader on these issues, and they can provide for their family like replacing policies that reward busi- your points about immigration and the any one of us would be doing for our nesses for outsourcing jobs with incen- complexity and the links between these family, provide for our family. tives and should focus on sensible tax I was reading an article, actually, subjects is well taken and important to policies and would help businesses and ‘‘Since NAFTA, Winners and Losers.’’ I recognize because, as you point out, workers make it in America. will just read a part of this article. It Mr. MICHAUD, with the numbers about says: ‘‘As a bonus,’’ talking about the value-added tax, the VAT tax, Mr. ELLISON. Will the gentlewoman NAFTA, ‘‘the predicted increase in jobs there is nothing free about that. When yield? and prosperity in Mexico under NAFTA they call it ‘‘free trade,’’ you kind of Ms. SUTTON. Absolutely. was expected to reduce illegal immi- think you are going to get something Mr. ELLISON. Under the current gration. In 1994, when NAFTA was put good back in return, and it just hasn’t model that we have, who is the entity into effect, then-Attorney General been working. responsible for enforcing trade provi- Janet Reno predicted that illegal im- And the reality is when you read the sions such as labor or environmental migration would fall by two-thirds quote by the former Attorney General, standards? Whose job is it to police within 6 years.’’ at that point the issue was theoretical. those standards? And I want to quote the former At- It was hypothetical. We didn’t know Ms. SUTTON. Well, the greatest level torney General Janet Reno: ‘‘NAFTA is for a fact actually what would happen. of enforcement actually begins and our best hope for reducing illegal im- We thought. We had our ideas. We had rests most directly with the adminis- migration in the long haul. If it fails, our suspicions. But it is no longer theo- tration. effective immigration control will be- retical. We know how this trade model Mr. ELLISON. So has the adminis- come impossible.’’ has failed, and it doesn’t make sense tration been an advocate, protector of I want to repeat that again. This is for us to continue down that same the rights of workers in America, much the former Attorney General Janet path. less right around the world? Reno: ‘‘NAFTA is our best hope for re- b 2200 ducing illegal immigration in the long Ms. SUTTON. The gentleman asks a haul. If it fails, effective immigration You know, we had some talk here good question. No. No. The answer is control will become impossible.’’ this evening about some of the trade no. And I think that that’s an impor- And that is absolutely right. We have deals that are still pending under the tant point. And our colleague, Ms. seen what is happening since NAFTA. Fast Track authority that the adminis- SA´ NCHEZ, made a very important point, The same flawed model is in existence. tration still maintains. And a couple of too, about how this administration It is going to take a real active role of those were mentioned in passing, in- feels about human rights and workers’ the freshmen class and Members of this cluding the pending deals with Peru rights because she talked about the Congress on both sides of the aisle who and Panama, and of course Colombia fact that they negotiated, this admin- really want to make a difference. A and Korea. And recently, the adminis- istration, an agreement with Colombia, new direction, that is what we need, a tration and some congressional leaders where the murder of labor organizers new direction. actually announced that the labor and and human rights violations are rou- We need a new trade model. Part of environmental standards were going to tine. And I think the fact that they are that trade model will go to what Con- be included in the Peru and Panama willing to enter into that agreement gressman RYAN had mentioned when agreements. However, right after that without being extremely diligent on you look at the China currency manip- announcement, reports indicated that correcting that tells us all we need to ulation, when you look at the value- those standards may be put into side know about what this administration added taxes, legislation that has just letters, where we’ve seen them go and thinks about the need to enforce and been introduced, bipartisan legislation not be enforced. And we also heard deal with labor rights, labor standards dealing with a value-added tax that we those who represent the multinational and human rights. So I think that is have to look at that accounts for a big interests who are benefitting under our very concerning. portion of our trade deficit. In the current broken trade policy boast that If we deal with things, though, like United States, 94 percent of all U.S. ex- the standards will not be enforceable. currency manipulation and we deal ports and imports with trade deal with Those are concerning developments. with things like making sure that countries that have a value-added tax. And I guess it is also important to products that are produced elsewhere That is hurting this country. note that, even if the standards are ul- are safe for consumption here, because And for those of you who do not timately in the core of the FTAs, expe- again, there are costs associated with know what the value-added tax is, ac- rience tells us that they will not be en- safety. We have seen a lot of bad reper- tually, for the countries who export forced. In 2000, Congress passed the cussions in recent days about products their products to the United States, Free Trade Agreement with Jordan, coming from outside of this country they actually have been rebating those and it had those labor and environ- here. In fact, today, just today in USA companies the value-added tax to a mental standards in it. As a result, it Today was an article that dealt with tune of $217 billion in 2006. Plus if the received broad support. Actually, some lead in children’s jewelry and how it

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Actually, I would like gentleman from Maine and the the former President, Bill Clinton, said to follow up, Mr. ELLISON, if I might, gentlelady from Ohio what they think we ought to pause on these trade deals because I have in front of me, actually, about a trade model which would give to see what’s happening. testimony of the Assistant U.S. Trade labor organizations, for example, the Mr. ELLISON. Will the gentleman Representative, Ms. Moore, who at- right to charge an infraction of a labor yield? tended our hearing in the Small Busi- standard and to bring a country into Mr. MICHAUD. I would yield. ness Committee on June 13. And I will court for violating a labor standard? Mr. ELLISON. He ought to know. paraphrase. It says, ‘‘Our work aims to What if the sole power for enforcing Mr. MICHAUD. That’s true. He’s the increase exports by expanding market the labor agreement was not in the one that brought us NAFTA. But these access for American goods, creating a hands of a trade representative that issues aren’t Democratic issues or Re- level playing field.’’ She also mentions, was favorably inclined to multi- publican issues. These are issues that and it gets right to your point, ‘‘In ad- national trade but not so much for are important to the United States, dition, we enforce agreements and re- American workers, but actually in the important to our long-term future, and solve trade problems using a wide vari- hands of a labor organization; how we have to look at changing that ety of tools.’’ That is clearly not might that play out? model. And it can be done in a bipar- what’s happening. Ms. SUTTON. Well, the gentleman tisan manner. Congressman TIM RYAN, Mr. ELLISON. Will the gentleman asks a good question. He makes, actu- who was on the floor, is sponsoring leg- yield? ally, a great point, because the reality islation with a Republican Member of Mr. MICHAUD. Yes. here is that we clearly don’t have an this body, DUNCAN HUNTER, on the cur- Mr. ELLISON. A wide variety of enforceable system. First of all, the rency manipulation. I am glad to see tools. I would be curious to know what rules aren’t good to start with. They’re that a Presidential candidate is out some of those tools might be. Are we inadequate, and we have talked a lot there talking about trade, along with talking about tickling somebody with about how they’re inadequate. But the DENNIS KUCINICH, who is also talking a feather, or what kind of tools are we reality is, this Congress could do a about trade. We have the value-added talking about? Are we dragging some- myriad of things, actually, to shape tax, which is another piece of legisla- body into a tribunal and getting sanc- the roles. And they shouldn’t be left up tion which has strong bipartisan sup- tions on them, or are we just talking to just sort of an, oh, maybe if it’s a port, once again, Congressman DUNCAN about something else? certain dollar amount, maybe if it af- HUNTER, Congressman WALTER JONES, Mr. MICHAUD. Well, if you are tick- fects something I care about. No, it myself and Congressman BILL ling them with a feather, it’s probably really should be guided by the infrac- PASCRELL. a feather made in China. tion itself, the infraction of the law, So these issues are not Democratic And I can tell you, the Trade Work- the infraction of the rule. issues or Republican issues. These ing Group has worked very closely with So, one way would be possibly to go issues are American issues. And we a variety of different groups, environ- down the path that you’re talking definitely have to be more aggressive. mental groups, religious organizations, about. And there are other avenues We have to change that trade model. labor, business organizations, the that we might pursue also. But the And we have to sit down and pause, and United States Business and Industry point is, we really need to fix it be- sit down in a bipartisan manner, no Council, associations, small manufac- cause you heard our esteemed col- backroom deals. We’ve seen what these turing businesses here in this country. league from Ohio (Mr. RYAN) talking backroom deals have done in the past, And the United States Business and In- about how we are investing in new and they don’t work. We have to work dustry Council has told me directly technologies. And we all agree with open so the public can see what is that the United States Trade Rep- that, we are all supporters of innova- going on and the real effect that we resentative has turned away businesses tion. But when you have a company currently are seeing with trade deals. when they’ve brought complaints to that is subsidizing and giving a 40 per- Ms. SUTTON. Will the gentleman the USTR primarily because the dollar cent advantage from the start, all of yield? amount wasn’t enough. And I can tell the new technology, all of the edu- Mr. MICHAUD. Yes. you personally that, as you know, I cation and workforce training in the Ms. SUTTON. You know, and to my worked at the Great Northern Paper world, all the increased productivity colleague, Mr. ELLISON, your question, Company for a number of years, and will never allow us to overcome that 40 I think it bears sort of repeating. It is when the company I worked for, when percent head start. inexplicable, but the United States I was talking to the public relations So, again, the points are well taken. seems to be the only nation that does before they filed bankruptcy, they ac- Rather than focusing on trade deals not find it acceptable to help our com- tually went to the Department of Com- that are going to just take us down the panies, to protect them, workers and merce and talked about trade and what same path to lost jobs, why don’t we fix communities, against unfair trade it’s doing, and the response that they those things and then create a system practices. And as a result, we are left got: Yup, you’ve got a great argument, in which trade can flourish? Because I at a disadvantage. All we are really but go spend over a million dollars and believe in trade. asking for is that they have a fair come back to us later on. Well, we Mr. ELLISON. Will the gentlewoman shake. That’s all we are asking for. couldn’t hold on. They filed bank- yield? Mr. ELLISON. Will the gentlelady ruptcy. They closed the doors at the Ms. SUTTON. Absolutely. yield? I agree. American workers are time, and it is devastating. So they are Mr. ELLISON. Should our trade some of the best in the world, innova- not enforcing those agreements, and we model be driven by promotion of Amer- tive, hard-working, no doubt about it, continue to see a huge disparity in our ican economic activity, including jobs? and given a fair chance, can compete trade policy. Or should it be driven by profit mar- with any workers or anyone around the Mr. ELLISON. Will the gentleman gins of huge multinational companies world, but we just need a fair oppor- yield? that really have no allegiance other tunity. So I think we need a new Mr. MICHAUD. Yes. than the profit margin each quarter? model, a new way of doing business Mr. ELLISON. Well, if we already Mr. MICHAUD. Well, I think a trade that will protect American workers start out with what is a trade policy model definitely should look at jobs and also protect American small busi- that is lax, a trade policy with a model and putting us on a fair level playing nesses, and other businesses that actu- that is not inclined toward saving field. ally are in the business of helping American jobs, and then they won’t If you look at this Congress, particu- America prosper and do well. even enforce the rules that they do larly with the freshman class that we And before we wrap up, because I have, what will happen if we vote for a currently have who has been out there, think we are probably getting close, I

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And I would like to close by once is not a very good record when you our southern border, Mr. Speaker, again quoting former Attorney General consider that there are 1,188,000 every single night. That isn’t all the Janet Reno, and I quote, ‘‘NAFTA is illegals, and that could potentially rep- drugs that come across our border, but our best hope for reducing illegal im- resent a third of those that tried or a that is one of the methods that they migration in the long haul. If it fails, fourth of those who tried. use. If we put a vehicle barrier in place, effective immigration control will be- So, I simply take that math and put in some places we have them, that come impossible.’’ that number at 25 percent, which is the amounts to a 5-by-5 steel tubing that is With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back lower part of the number, and then welded on our steel posts, and these are the balance of my time. round it up to put it into a perspective a 5-by-5 steel piling that are set in the f in between the 25 and 33 percent. If you ground, and a 5-by-5 steel tubing that take that number and do the calcula- is welded on there at about bumper NATIONAL SECURITY tion, you come to about 4.6 million, let height of a vehicle, that vehicle barrier The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under me see, about 4.6 million attempts. If will slow down and actually stop vehi- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- you look at the interdiction numbers it cles from driving across the border, but uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from Iowa amounts to and round it down, 4 mil- it doesn’t stop individuals from walk- (Mr. KING) is recognized for half the re- lion coming across our southern border ing right through there and carrying maining time until midnight. on an annual basis, and that divides their packs of illegal drugs. Mr. KING of Iowa. Thank you, Mr. out to be about 11,000 a night coming The number that is most commonly Speaker. I appreciate the privilege to across our southern border; 11,000, Mr. represented by the Drug Enforcement address you on the floor of the House Speaker, every night on average. I say Agency is $65 billion worth of illegal on the House of Representatives. It is ‘‘night,’’ because during the day, the drugs coming across our southern bor- always a privilege. activity slows down. It doesn’t stop. der on an annual basis. That $65 billion And this time in our history reflects But at night it speeds up. is, I believe, a street value. I don’t I think one of the most pivotal times I have gone down and sat on the bor- know what it is worth at the border that we’ve had. We are at war for one der in the dark, and without night vi- specifically. In fact, they don’t know thing, and it is a pivotal moment with- sion goggles and without the aid that either. They have got some representa- in that war. And we are watching ter- we have of our security personnel down tions of the breakdown of who gets rorists from overseas that have at- there, but I just sat there and listened, what share of the profit as it flows tacked the United States. And as we sitting next to that cattle fence, that through the illegal drug cartels. But are watching our national security on is not a very good cattle fence, about 5 $65 billion worth on the street is no that hand and as we are debating how barbed wires and steel posts that are small number. we proceed to victory over al Qaeda stretched out to where the wires are That value in illegal drugs consumed and those terrorists on that end, at the separated in the middle so that the il- by Americans destroys untold numbers same time our southern border is being legal traffic can simply bend down and of lives, an incalculable amount of flooded with just masses of illegal im- step over through the fence. human potential, and an innumerable migrants on a nightly basis. And to I sat there and listened maybe 3 number of children suffer because their give, Mr. Speaker, some perspective on hours at a crack with a retired Border father or mother or both are hooked on the scope of that problem, we have this Patrol officer. I could see the shadows illegal drugs, methamphetamines, testimony before the Immigration Sub- filtering through. I could hear the cars marijuana, heroin, cocaine, you name committee, of which I am the ranking coming down on the Mexican side of it, that comes across that border. Espe- member, and I sat intensively through the border. I could hear one of them cially the methamphetamine that hearings and engaged in questions and dragging its muffler rattling as it comes up into my part of the country, actually testified myself for the better drove down there. I could hear it stop up the NAFTA Highway, as I heard part of 5 years at this point, Mr. by a big mesquite tree. I could hear the some of my colleagues talking earlier, Speaker. doors open. You hear people get out. and the pain and the suffering and the You hear them drop their packs on the death that has been dealt out by those b 2215 ground and the doors close kind of illegal drugs, but pushed by $65 billion Mr. Speaker, the testimony that we quietly, but the doors close. You can worth, the street value in the United get from the Border Patrol, as far as hear them pick things up in a hushed States. the Border Patrol representatives for whisper and talk. Then they line up in First, Mr. Speaker, I want to make the profession and the Government, single file, and they walk through the the statement that we have a responsi- identifies that 2 years ago on the mesquite brush in the desert that 100 or bility here in the United States to ad- southern border, our Border Patrol and 150 yards on down to our border and dress the illegal drug consumption in other immigration officers interdicted then file through the fence single file this country. As long as we have the 1,155,000, I believe, illegal immigrants and go on up through the brush into kind of demand that demands $65 bil- attempting to come across our border. the United States. lion worth of illegal drugs on the Last year, it was 1,188,000. The number Some of them, I will concede, are streets, in noses and in the veins and in increases. coming here because they would like to the systems of our American drug Now, one might argue that the effec- find a job and they would like to find a abusers, illegal drug abusers, there is tiveness of our Border Patrol is re- better life. Some of them will send always going to be somebody that flected in the increase in the number of money back to their family. Some of seeks to meet that demand. interdictions from about 1,155,000 to them, that pack they drop on the Right now, the most efficient system 1,188,000. But, Mr. Speaker, I would sub- ground and pick up again is the pack of that is set up, the most competitive mit also that that could very well be a illegal drugs that they will be carrying system that is set up, the system that reflection of increased numbers coming into the United States and delivering has the distribution wired in, is the il- across our border. It is not possible to to a predetermined location, perhaps 25 legal drug lords that control our south- identify whether the Border Patrol is miles up into the United States across ern border and the families that con- more effective or whether they simply the desert along the highway where a trol their segments, the drug cartel have a larger mass of people. vehicle is scheduled to pull off on a families that control the segments of But in any case, when questioned be- turnoff and have those packs of illegal our southern border. fore Committee in testimony before drugs tossed into the back of that Mr. Speaker, we can’t solve this Congress as to what percentage of the truck. Maybe some of the illegals get problem by addressing the border

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But it set me down the path of many people didn’t make it across the let the rest of the body know that working on the drug testing side of it. desert to come into the United States there are three ways that we can ad- We essentially don’t have a conversa- illegally. That number has grown in dress illegal drugs. tion going on in America about how to the years that I have been in this Con- One of them is through interdiction. eliminate drug abuse in America. That gress from perhaps a little more than We currently do that. We try to stop conversation doesn’t exist in a mean- 200, to now over 450, and perhaps as all the drug pushers we can. We try to ingful fashion. We talk about all kinds many as 500 people dying coming take all the drugs out of their hands we of things, but $65 billion worth of ille- across the southern border. can. We try to take them off the street. gal drugs representing 95 percent of the That is a human tragedy. It is an ag- We put them in prison. We put manda- overall drug consumption in America onizing human tragedy. The images of tory sentences on some of them, and coming across our southern border and that easily come to mind to the Amer- some of them have faced those manda- the attendant violence that comes with ican people, because we have seen a lot tory sentences. We are doing a lot of that and the drug cartels that comes of news on it, we have seen film on it, what we can do with interdiction. with that, the smuggling of drugs and we have seen pictures. The only other two places we can ad- people and human slaves that are put The other side of that tragedy is of dress the drugs is rehab, and we have into the sex slavery business, and that those that make it across the border, invested some money in rehab and we violence and the crime that is natu- those 11,000 a night that try, the 66 to have gotten some pretty good results rally associated with illegal drugs, we 75 percent of those that make it, or from those who have hit bottom, from are not addressing the demand. more, and I will add that when I talk those, Mr. Speaker, who want to. But We are not particularly concerned to the Border Patrol officers on the the rehabilitation isn’t going to solve about the abuse of drugs in the work- border and I ask them what percentage place. And I believe we have got to the problem with the demand. of effectiveness do you have, what per- So the third place is how do you re- raise that issue. I believe that we need centage of them are you catching that duce and eliminate the demand, and I to bring the focus of America’s society are trying to come across the border, 25 will submit that the way to address on dramatically reducing the demand percent, 33 percent? They laugh at me. this, if we want to dry up the demand for illegal drugs in this society so that They say, no, that number is more like we can provide a lot better culture for of illegal drugs in the United States, 10 percent. our children to grow up in than perhaps we are going to have to provide random That is the most consistent number I we grew up in. That is not being ad- testing in the workplace and also in get when I am speaking confidentially dressed, Mr. Speaker, and I want to the educational field and also in the with the people that are boots on the raise this issue. ground, facing this enemy to our soci- welfare rolls. But on the other side of this, the flip Now, we have a drug testing law in ety, eye-to-eye, face-to-face. Perhaps 10 side of this issue is U.S. demand, $65 Iowa that I worked intensively to get percent. I get numbers that go down as billion coming across our southern bor- low as 3 percent. But it is the testi- passed and drafted a lot of the compo- der representing 90 percent of the ille- nents and worked those pieces through. mony here that is the highest that I gal drugs. The other side is on that side hear, that perhaps a quarter to a third I spent 2 years doing not exclusively of the border, they are delivering that of those are interdicted. that, but focusing a lot of my time get- amount of drugs to us. ting that legislation passed, Mr. Speak- They are producing many of them in b 2230 er. Mexico and Central America and the But of those that come across the What it provides for is preemploy- northern part of South America. Also border and get across the border, and ment testing, post-accident testing, there is heroin and other drugs coming we are losing 450 or 500 trying to come reasonable suspicion testing and ran- in from China that flow into Mexico. into the United States that don’t make dom testing. If you have those four cat- And that distribution network is the it across the desert, how many Ameri- egories of drug testing and you provide magnet that draws those illegal drugs cans die at the hands of those who do that for that in the workplace, in our into Mexico. The marijuana that comes make it across the border? Those in- educational institutions so our stu- in, the methamphetamines that are volved in the crime, and there is plenty dents are being tested, and in our wel- manufactured there. The of it, do commit crimes against Amer- fare rolls, you will be able to, and we pseudoephedrines that come in from ican citizens. could as a society, if we determined we China to Mexico to be processed into The measure of that crime falls into wanted to dramatically reduce the de- methamphetamine, that spells a soci- this category: 27 percent of the inmates mand for illegal drugs, if we would put ety that doesn’t have the rule of law. in our Federal penitentiaries are crimi- a drug testing system in place, we I will argue that we are deficient in nal aliens. Some of them came into the could dramatically reduce the demand. our own rule of law here because we are United States legally and overstayed By doing so in the workplace under not reducing the demand in the United their visa. But most of them came into those four methods that I said, pre- States. But they are pouring across the the United States illegally and com- employment, post-accident, reasonable southern border. And as much rhetoric mitted crimes. That is 27 percent. suspicion and random testing, we can as we have had about people that want If you look at the State peniten- provide and essentially guarantee a to come here for a better life, we need tiaries, the same Government Account- drug-free workplace. to have a lot of rhetoric about what ability Office report has in there that I first brought my focus on this when has happened to the lives of the people they are only funding 25 percent as in the contracting business I had a who have been sucked into this drug through SCAAP, the State Criminal Federal contract. The Federal contract smuggling, who have been sucked into Alien Assistance Program, that funds required me to sign a document that I the drug consumption and become drug our States, our counties, our local pris- would guarantee a drug-free workplace. addicts? What about the lives of the ons, reimburses them for the trouble of Now, I take those contracts seriously. American people who have been sac- having to incarcerate criminal aliens When I sign my name to something, I rificed on this alter of permissiveness here in the United States because the intend to follow through. That is my that we don’t have the will to shut United States isn’t able to control our commitment and that has been my down the abuse of illegal drugs in borders, and the burden of enforcing record. American and we don’t have the will to that crime falls upon the local govern- But it disturbed me that Iowa law shut down the flow of those illegal ments and the cities, increasingly. But didn’t allow me to truly guarantee a drugs across the border? the Federal Government is to reim- drug-free workplace. I could watch out As I watch that and I look at the vio- burse them for incarcerating the infor it, I could check for it as much as lence, and here two years ago, Mr. mates.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:57 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.127 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 In the GAO study, it shows that we negligent homicide, generally victims countries, and necessarily it has to are only reimbursing for 25 percent of of drunk drivers. And I am not count- come across our southern border. the cost of the incarceration of crimi- ing the criminal aliens who have been Mr. Speaker, I hope I have laid the nal aliens in the local prisons, State killed because of their own drunk driv- foundation for my passionate belief and local. When you do the math, that ing, Mr. Speaker. that we need to reinforce our southern 25 percent comes to about $22,000 a year So you add that number up, and it border by building a double fence/wall by their numbers. That is a pretty typ- comes to 25 a day, 25 Americans a day. on our southern border because I don’t ical number for the cost of incarcer- If the news media focused on that in- believe that a virtual fence is going to ating someone in a penitentiary. stead of some of their other priorities, deter $65 billion worth of illegal drugs. So if they are paying 25 percent and I think we would have come to a con- I have an understanding how power- it is costing $22,000 a year for those clusion on this illegal immigration ful a magnet a $65 billion illegal drug that we do pay for, it is not $88,000 a issue that we are facing. But what is market magnet is that draws those year, so the only other conclusion one coming across that border and the vio- drugs into the United States with that can draw is, at least in our State peni- lence that flows with it, and again, I kind of powerful profit incentive. They tentiaries, that at least 25 percent of will stipulate that most are good peo- are going to be pushing against our the inmates are criminal aliens. ple. When they are our neighbors we southern border. Now one comes to the conclusion like them. And when they go to work, When you go down there, and I sit that more than 25 percent of the in- we like them. And when they go to there at night, and it is five barbed- mates that are in our Federal and church, we like them. And when they wire strands, five strands of barbed State penitentiaries are criminal raise their children and educate their wire, kind of a poor cattle fence, and aliens. They commit crimes against children and when they assimilate into they are going through one after an- Americans. If they are committing the American culture, we love every- other. And I can’t quite count them all crimes against Americans in the pro- body that comes to America to do that. because it is pitch black, and I can portion that they are represented in We love those who come here legally. only see the shadows, and I can hear our penitentiaries, that means more Those who come illegally subvert the the footsteps and the fence creak. And than 25 percent of the murders, more rule of law. I can put my ear down to the post and than 25 percent of the assaults, more But the violence that is part of the listen to the fence stretch as they go than 25 percent of the rapes and more society that they come from is signifi- through and kind of count. That is just one place, one location, than 25 percent of the grand larceny, cant. I have to talk a little bit about one night, Mr. Speaker. But 11,000 a and the list goes on and on and on. the levels of violence here in the night on average every night. The We have few in our Federal peniten- United States compared to the coun- numbers of people pouring across and tiaries that are in there just because tries that many of our immigrants the illegal drugs that are a part of they violated immigration law. They come from. may be there under that charge, but if That is, our violent death rate here that, America’s economy is paying a tremendous price. Our society is pay- they are and that is the charge that in the United States is 4.28 per 100,000. ing a tremendous price. The potential, they are under, it is most likely that And the violent death rate in Mexico is the human potential of our young peo- they simply could not make another 13.2 per 100,000. That is actually one of ple is slowly being undermined and de- charge stick and the prosecutors chose the safer countries in South and Cen- stroyed by the illegal drugs that are to use immigration charges rather tral America. I was in Sao Paolo, coming in. than something else. Brazil, a little over a year ago. They But the force of those drugs cannot But just think, we are sitting here told us to be careful where we go be- be eliminated simply because we want now with 16,400 murders a year in cause in that city, they have over 10,000 to put in a virtual fence. We want to America. And if a fourth of those are murders a year. argue that we are going to put in attributable to criminal aliens, you are I don’t know the violent death rate ground-based radar and we are going to at 4,000 Americans a year. We crossed in Brazil, but I do know what it is in fly the unmanned aerial vehicles over that sad threshold of those killed in ac- Honduras. It is nine times that of the the top. We will put some cameras in tion in Iraq, total, in addition to those United States. In El Salvador, they place, but some of that doesn’t work in killed in accidents in Iraq, over 3,000, a don’t publish the violent death rate, bad weather. Sometimes you can’t get while back, Mr. Speaker. and one can only presume what it down there in bad weather to enforce. But that number compared to the might be and why they don’t. Each time I asked the Border Patrol, number of over 3,000 a year, in fact the But in Colombia, the violent death does it help to build a double fence/ almost 4,000 a year that die at the rate in Colombia is 15.4 times higher wall, their answer is generally, nothing hands of criminal aliens here in the than the violent death rate here in the you can do will reduce the need for the United States, and that is every single United States. number of boots on the ground. That is year. So, each year, we have had more So it stands to reason that if you an interesting response, Mr. Speaker. Americans die at the hands of criminal draw young men, some of whom are in- How is it that if we build physical aliens in this country than we have cu- volved in the illegal drug trade, from a barriers on the border, follow through mulative total of all of the soldiers, society that is far more violent than and complete the commitment of the sailors, airmen and Marines that have that of the United States, anywhere congressional mandate that the Presi- been killed in Iraq since the operations from 3 times to 15 times more violent, dent signed, the Secure Fence Act, and began in March of 2003. We have more you are going to see more violent build 854 miles of a double fence and Americans dying at the hands of crimi- crimes. You are going to see more mur- roads, and tie that together with the nal aliens on the streets and the roads ders, assaults and rapes. There are technology that is necessary to supple- and in the back alleys and homes of going to be more victims in the United ment those physical barriers, how is it, America each year than died on Sep- States and more deaths. One couldn’t if we build those barriers, we need tember 11, 2001. This total accumulates expect anything else. more boots on the grounds, not less? over and over again. That doesn’t mean that we indict an I am going to say, good physical bar- In addition to that number, there entire country and all of their nation- riers reduce the numbers of Border Pa- also is a slightly larger number of als because some of the citizens are trol that we need. I am suggesting that Americans who die at the hands of violent. But that means we have more we reduce those numbers; I am sug- criminal aliens who have committed crime here because we are drawing a gesting that we can invest our money negligent homicide, generally in the young men concentration from a more more efficiently on the southern border form of drunk driving, although not al- violent society, and a significant por- than we are. And the wisdom of a dou- ways. If you add these numbers up, my tion of those who are involved coming ble fence and wall on that southern numbers show 12 Americans a day mur- into the United States are those who border, if analyzed economically, holds dered at the hands of criminal aliens, are dealing in illegal drugs because the up, and it holds up this way. and 13 die every day at the hands of demand here for $65 billion worth of il- We are spending $8 billion on the criminal aliens who have committed legal drugs draws that in from those 2,000 mile southern border from San

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That is $8 billion the balance of another million dollars ital investment of less than $3 million. every year, and that money goes to pay a mile, I could put in another fence and And you’d only have $37 million left Border Patrol, buy Humvees, depre- we could have a solid wall, double fenc- over for the balance of the 10 years to ciate the Humvees and support them, ing, and we could have probably an ac- pay yourself a minimum number of and pay for the retirement benefits, cess road to run along there, and we border patrol and somebody to monitor training and equipment and heli- could shut off more than 90 percent of the sensor devices that you have. copters, fuel, gas for our Humvees, the the illegal traffic, more than 95 percent We can put this together, but what whole network that is necessary to of the illegal traffic. In fact, I believe we’re doing is burning up a tremendous keep the Border Patrol up and running. that we could tighten that down so amount of taxpayer dollars at $8 billion That is where the $8 billion goes. That tight there wouldn’t be anybody com- a year to get a fourth to a third effi- is $4 million per mile. ing across. ciency when we can get 95, 96, 98 per- Now, me being a contractor who I say that because, not only does it cent efficiency by investing in a struc- spent my life building things and pric- make sense, I have seen the effective- ture instead. ing things and sometimes designing ness of it. I went to Israel, and I took Now, if we do that, we put a barrier construction projects, I bring this a look at the fence they have con- in place that’s very, very difficult to down to unit price. I have to calculate structed in Israel. They were being defeat, not impossible but difficult, and things in unit price. bombed on a regular basis by suicide so the drug smugglers that are trying Mr. Speaker, what would I do? Say, bombers from the West Bank. to get here, they are going to decide for example, I live in the country in they don’t want to try to go through b 2245 Iowa on a gravel road and the four cor- there. They’re likely to try by air ners come together right by my house. They’d blow themselves up and blow again or by sea or some other method. If I had a border on my west road that up some women and children and men, In any case, we’ll dramatically reduce ran from my house, a mile west right too, didn’t matter to them so long as the amount of illegal drugs on the down the middle of that gravel road, I they could take somebody with them. streets of America, at least for a time, don’t care how far it went east or west, And so for the Israelis to protect them- until they find another way to defeat but if it was my job to contain that one selves from those kind of attacks, they us. mile, and if Michael Chertoff, the Sec- put a fence in place. And some places We have our choice. We can either retary of Homeland Security came to it’s doubled; some places it’s a little work to defeat the illegal drug smug- me and said, STEVE, we think you more than that. There are some watch glers and try to keep those drugs off ought to control this border, would you towers and guard towers. They have the street or we can capitulate. I’m not bid that for us? It is costing us $4 mil- some wire on top. They have sensors. willing to capitulate, and I’m not hear- lion a mile and two-thirds or three- Some of the sensors that they have are ing anybody in this Congress stand up quarters of everybody who is trying to classified so they don’t let the enemy and say that they want to legalize the get across the border goes across and understand how to defeat it. illegal drugs. goes off into the United States. Can But the fence structure that they put And so I think we need to fight them, you give us a price to give us more effi- in place in Israel has been nearly 100 and I think this is the place to draw ciency, a lot more than a fourth to a percent effective, and so I hear people the line. This is the battle line, and it’s third efficiency? Give us something here in this Congress will say, why do on our southern border. I’ve talked to close to 100 percent efficiency. you want to build a fence and how tall the Mexican senators about it. I believe So if you are a stopping a fourth of do you want it to be? And I say, well, they understand, and they’re doing the people at $4 million a mile, one I’d put mine up 12 feet tall here, and some things on their side to help out. would think, to get 100 percent of then I’d put a wire mesh fence inside That’s one of the battles that we them, if we spent $16 million a mile, that’s taller yet. Oh, 12 feet tall; if you have. We have a number of other bat- maybe just maybe that linear equation do that, somebody’s just going to build tles, Mr. Speaker, and so it takes us, would work out. I don’t think it will, a 12-foot ladder and they’ll climb over though, to this idea that legalize ille- but that is one way of thinking about the top. gal drugs and then you don’t have an it. That is what you call a red herring, illegal drug problem. That makes So I would look at it and say, Mr. Mr. Speaker, and in fact, there have sense, doesn’t it? But I’m not willing to Secretary, $4 million a mile, how about been very, very rare anyone could de- go there, and we aren’t in this Congress giving me a 10-year contract, and I can feat the fence in Israel, and however either. But the President and the open control the illegal traffic on this bor- tall you make the fence, yes, you can borders lobby have taken the stand der. make a longer ladder. But there’s al- that they think that we can’t control Now I have $40 million to work with; ways another way to defeat the people our border, our southern border in par- $4 million for that mile, 1 year, times who think that’s the easy way. It’s one ticular, unless we legalize the 12 to 20 10 years, a 10-year contract, $40 mil- of the reasons to make it double be- million people who come in here ille- lion. I would look at that and think, I cause we can interdict them in be- gally. am going to hire myself a bunch of tween. And the sensors pick up the ef- Now, I continually ask the question Border Patrol and buy myself a bunch forts, but if you don’t slow them down, of the representatives from the admin- of Humvees, and I am going to drive they charge across the border and scat- istration as they march forward before them up and down that road and hope ter out across the desert. You can the Immigration Subcommittee, ex- that they come across the people com- chase some of them down, but you can- plain this to me, how is it that you ing across the border at night. I not chase them all down, Mr. Speaker. can’t enforce the law until we give am- wouldn’t do that. And so fences and walls are effective. nesty to 12 to 20 million? How is it that I would have some people to guard They have been proven to be effective, if we do grant this amnesty or grant a the borders, yes; some people to be and they’re cost-effective as well. legal status to 12 to 20 million people, quick reaction responders, I certainly So let me just submit that that $40 how is America safer? If you want to would. But I would look at that and million contract for that 1 mile for 10 bring people out of the shadows, and say, if I make an early capital invest- years, the $4 million a year, for less never mind they came here to live in ment, if I built a wall on that border than $3 million I can put in a concrete the shadows, that’s a function of and a fence inside there a hundred feet, wall and a wire fence and I can put in sneaking into the United States and maybe another chain link fence inside sensors. And then I’d sit back and mon- getting jobs illegally. When they were that, I would set up some cameras and itor that mile from my office with lit- in hiding, that’s living in the shadows. sensors, and it would be monitor-able tle warning devices on it and I’d have When you try to bring them out of the from inside an air-conditioned office. somebody on 24 hours a day. I’d have shadows, why would they come out? Then I would have some Border Patrol people on call and maybe somebody pa- What kind of people would come out of to deploy if I needed them. trolling it in intermittent cycles, but the shadows? It would be those that are But for $1.3 million, I could build this we’d shut that mile down, and we could guaranteed amnesty. Those wall that I am about to build. And for shut that mile down for an early cap- undesirables are not going to come out

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We will not get people to come So the rule of law is at stake. To tunity if you’re an uneducated person forward that are afraid that they will grant amnesty is to grant a pardon to with some ambition, maybe you get not be granted some kind of amnesty. immigration law-breakers and reward out of high school and you decide I But the President’s idea on this and them with the objective of their crime. don’t want to go to college, it’s not for the open border lobby’s idea on this is That’s the fairest, most balanced defi- me, but I want to go punch a clock and somehow, if we grant amnesty to the 12 nition of amnesty. It’s one that holds work my way up at the factory or at to 20 million people, then we can focus up against the criticism. the meat plant or whatever it is, I our law enforcement resources on the The rule of law is the most essential want to make a good enough living bad apples, a huge human haystack of element of American exceptionalism. If that if I don’t even move up the ladder, humanity, 4 million strong pouring we didn’t have the rule of law in Amer- if I don’t ever do that, I can still buy a across our southern border every year. ica who would come here? They’re leav- modest home and I can still raise my And in that haystack of humanity are ing the other countries because they family and send my kids off to school the needles called terrorists and crimi- don’t have the rule of law and they with expectation of a better life. That’s nals, drug dealers, undesirable ele- don’t have the right to property and been a foundation of the American ments, people that no society wants in they can’t be treated equally under the dream, an ever broadening and ever them. And if we legalize that huge law and are not equal under the eyes of more prosperous middle class. human haystack of humanity, some- the law. Today, cheap labor has destroyed the opportunities for the undereducated, how it makes it easier to find the nee- But the rule of law says that every- the high school graduate or the high dles that are in it. one, every man and every woman, is But I’ll submit, Mr. Speaker, that equal under the eyes of the law, and school dropout that’s an American cit- those needles are not going to come that if you’re going to be held account- izen. They can no longer go punch a out into the open unless they can be able for a crime, you’re innocent until clock and feed their family and pay for guaranteed some legal path, and those proven guilty; and justice for a poor a modest home because wages have who will be legalized, and I reject that man is the same as justice for a rich been driven down so cheap. The people concept of destroying the rule of law man. That’s the rule of law. And that’s that are at the top of the scale believe that they will never have to compete and legalizing people that have broken one of the essential pillars and the and neither will their children ever our laws, but those who would be legal- most essential pillar of American have to compete with the cheap labor ized would then get themselves a card exceptionalism. that’s been poured into this country. where they could travel back and forth But I don’t know how many of those They will live in gated communities, across the border at will. who are beneficiaries of the 1986 am- Now, I would ask, does the adminis- nesty plan I’ve talked to who say I’m and they will send their children off to tration and the open borders lobby ex- for this amnesty, you need to grant a Ivy League schools and they believe pect to see more or less border cross- path to citizenship for people who came they’ll always have that foundation and that capital base to make their ings if you legalize people that are here here illegally, and I ask them why, and gated communities, and the guarded illegally? Are they going to go back they say, well, it was good for me; it society will be the destiny for all of and forth more? Are they going to go was good for me, it was good for my family. their progeny. back and forth less? I’ll submit they’ll But the middle class can’t hope for But just that fact alone is surely not go back and forth more because they that. The middle class has been dimin- justification enough to tear the rule of have their illegal passage that they do ished in its numbers, and it is a per- law asunder and throw it over the side, now; they will still have that option. centage of society, and the relative Mr. Speaker. This rule of law is a pre- Of course, they will have the option of prosperity has been diminished signifi- cious commodity, a precious pillar of the card that says now you can go back cantly. And the unemployment among American exceptionalism, and if it’s and forth at will. the underskilled Americans has grown destroyed, we will never reach a glo- So we’ll have more crossings across in direct proportion to the amount of rious destiny in this country. the border rather than less. When you unskilled labor that’s coming here ille- It’s essential that we preserve the have more crossings across the border, gally to take on the jobs. there are more opportunities to bring rule of law, and if we grant amnesty to Mr. Speaker, I’m for the rule of law. contraband across the border, more op- 12 to 20 million or more, that will at- I’m for the middle class in America. portunities for terrorists to smuggle tract another 12 to 20 million, but re- I’m for opportunity for everyone, no through, more opportunities for crimi- gardless, the family, the friends, the matter what their education level is. nals to take advantage of the situa- progeny of the recipients of amnesty We simply have to have a policy here tion. will be strong advocates for amnesty in in the United States that favors Ameri- And so I can’t believe that there’s a coming years. If they get a path to citi- cans. And the rationale that says that rationale in this argument that if you zenship, they will run for office. They we are going to be a Nation that is legalize 12 to 20 million people, if you will advocate for it. They will support somehow or another the relief valve for legalize them, somehow America is candidates who advocate for amnesty, all the poverty in the world needs to safer. They’re not any different people and they will continue to destroy this take into account that there’s a limit than they were before. They’re the rule of law. America will never be the to the number of people that can live same people. They’re just travelling Nation that we have been again and in the United States. back and forth more than they were. never become the Nation that we can And those who advocate for open bor- They’re still hiding the drug smugglers become because we will have almost ders, I ask the question, how many are within them. The crime will still take knowingly and willfully sacrificed the too many? Where would you draw the place, and the rationale that you won’t rule of law on the alter of open borders line? They will never engage in that de- have as much illegal smuggling going because some businesses want cheap bate because they know they lose the on or we can solve a big portion of the labor and they see an advantage in minute they try to put a number down. illegal problem, the rationale is the that. And some people want cheap They will say that it should be on sup- same rationale that says legalize ille- labor and cheap votes, cheap votes on ply and demand, this economy. And so gal drugs, then you don’t have an ille- the left side, cheap labor more on the if there’s a demand for more labor, we gal drug problem. Legalize illegal right than on the left but it’s on both ought to bring in more labor. aliens, then you don’t have an illegal sides, and you put that coalition to- If we’re going to be the relief valve alien problem. gether, and the squeeze that comes on for poverty in the world, Mr. Speaker,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.131 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6653 there are at least 4.6 billion people on It would take a little bit longer, but But if we can’t stop the bleeding at the planet with a lower standard of liv- not appreciably longer to throw this all our border, there is no amount of ening than the citizens in Mexico, at together in this fashion. It would be forcement that we can do in the inte- least 4.6 billion. Are we going to open constructed 12-foot high precast panel, rior that will be effective. The best de- our gates up at our ports of entry and slip-form concrete wall. It would look a scription I have heard is the descrip- bring the people in, any willing trav- lot like that. I would set that down tion by Dr. PHIL GINGREY, a Congress- eler, might be the way the President within about 3 feet inside the border. I man from Georgia, who has worked the would phrase it? And the answer to put some wire on top here, stabilize emergency room. His description is if that should be no. this thing and provide it as a deterrent. you have a patient come in the emer- We can have compassion in a lot of With concrete, you can mount any- gency room when they are bleeding all ways, and one of them is to promote thing on top for sensors. You can do over the place, and they are bleeding the American way of life around the cameras, vibration, motion detectors, from multiple wounds, and they are globe. Be proud of who we are, be proud you could mount any kind of new tech- bleeding all over the floor, the first of our culture, be proud of our civiliza- nology on top of this concrete. It thing you don’t do is grab the mop and tion, be proud of our history, be proud wouldn’t be possible to take a cutting the bucket and start to clean it up. of the sacrifice of our Fore Fathers, be torch through here. If you brought a You stop the bleeding. That’s what you proud of the sacrifice of our current concrete saw in to cut a notch through do. generation that’s so proudly defended it, the noise and the vibration would be We have a tremendous amount of us around the world in the last 5 years. transferred down the wall, and our sen- bleeding on our southern border. We But we needed to preserve our des- sor devices would likely pick it up, or have got to stop the bleeding, stabilize tiny. We need to reject amnesty, Mr. we could deploy some Border Patrol to the patient, and then we can have a de- Speaker, and so I think that it’s essen- that location. bate on how to clean up the mess. It is tial that we build the wall and we hold But as you could see, I would go in- a tremendous mess here in the United together the rule of law and we pre- side also another 100 feet, and I would States, because the Federal Govern- serve the middle class and remember put a mesh fence up, even taller than ment hasn’t enforced the immigration who we’re about and what we are as a this, so that there will be essentially a laws to the level it needs to, and that people. no man’s land in between the wall and has been an open permission slip that By popular demand, I have occasion- the fence. has been granted now to a number of ally demonstrated the construction of There are a lot of designs that would the employers who have taken advan- a wall so the people can understand, work. This is only one design, but I de- tage of it. They have hired the cheap Mr. Speaker, how it can be done. I sat signed this and put the structure of labor. down and created a design for a con- this together, and I can put the esti- The third thing is birthright citizen- crete wall because I believe that it’s mate together too. This can be in- ship, automatic citizenship that is a harder to breach a concrete wall than stalled for about $1.3 million a mile. magnet for 350,000 pregnant mothers it is a steel fence, and I think it’s cost- Now, somebody was complaining every year who come here to have their effective. about the cost of this. What is it, gold children in the United States. It’s not plated? Well, you can build a four-lane b 2300 a constitutional right, it’s a practice to Interstate for about $4 million a mile, grant them citizenship here because But I want to describe what I have but that’s what we are paying the Bor- they are born in the United States. designed here. der Patrol to watch the border right Those things work against our sov- Whenever we build for a fence or a now. ereignty. Those things work against wall, we need to have a foundation un- Now, I appreciate the work that they the middle class, those things would be derneath it. There will be people that do, and I respect the work that they do, against the rule of law. will try to dig underneath it, so I de- and I support them. They need better I am going to continue to advocate signed a slip-form concrete form. tools to work with. This is one of them that we construct this double fence of This would go in a trench. You would that can be helpful. This is one of the wall on the southern border, that we set a trencher in here with a specially components, or a version of fence and complete it and we follow through on made grading machine that would trim wall is one of the components to the the congressional mandate, and we in- this out and pour this concrete footing Secure Fence Act. sist that the administration follow with a notch in it, trench and pour the This Congress has mandated that through. We need to do border enforce- footing as you go, so the hole didn’t that fence be built, and we appro- ment first, employer enforcement sec- have a chance to cave in. As we poured priated money to it last week to the ond. When we get those things done, we this we would just drive the machine tune of $1 billion. The year before, we will have stopped the bleeding and shut along and it would be trenching and appropriated $1,187,565,000 just to round off birthright citizenship as the other pouring concrete, so there would be a it out to even dollars. We appropriated bleed. Then we could have a debate in cured foundation for the wall that about $2.2 billion to building the Se- this Congress about how to clean up would be completed as the trench and cure Fence Act, and that includes the mess, and it is one, one tremendous slip-form machine moved on. money for technology, for virtual mess. This is what it looks like from the fence, as well as real fence. That’s my advocacy, that’s my pol- end. This would be what it looks like We need to stop the flood at our icy, that’s where I stand. from the top, the notch in the top, and southern border. We need to dramati- I appreciate the privilege to address that groove there, it will be obvious cally slow the flow of illegal drugs you tonight. where I put that. So as that trench is across that border. It will reduce the f moved along, and the foundation of amount of crime perpetrated and com- this wall sets like this, then I would mitted against Americans. It will save 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP bring in precast concrete panels. These lives. It will save at least hundreds of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under panels would be about 131⁄2 feet tall, lives. It will probably save thousands the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and they could be about any width, but of lives. uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from Flor- proportionately it looks like 6 to 8 feet. It will be cost effective, and it will ida (Mr. MEEK) is recognized for the re- We could go wider, we could go 10 feet. send a message that America is a sov- mainder of the time until midnight. Perhaps once this was cured, even ereign Nation that will protect its bor- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, the next day, come along with truck- ders, and that we will direct traffic, it’s an honor to come before the House loads of precast concrete panels. They human traffic and contraband, through once again. I am glad to be here with would sit on the truck like this, pick the ports of entry. We will need to beef my good friend Mr. ALTMIRE. those up with a crane, swing them into up our ports of entry. We need to have As you know the 30-Something Work- place, set them down right into the more Customs and Border Patrol peo- ing Group, we come to the floor week- notch of the foundation. Just this simple there, and more sophisticated de- ly, talk about issues that are facing ple. vices there. the Nation, and also give a report on

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Overdue funding to repair and com- they come up. We should not allow any Mr. ALTMIRE and I usually have some plete flood areas of Louisiana and Mis- statement or any speech to go unchal- opening comments, and then we usu- sissippi, and also, assisting other gulf lenged because I think the American ally get into a conversation about coast communities, schools and univer- people, it’s time for them to be leveled some of the issues that we are facing sities to rebuild and recover from Hur- with. And I can’t wait until this thing this week, about some of the ongoing ricane Katrina Rita and also Wilma. rolls around again, when we get into issues. Overdue disaster aid to American open discussion, because this is the Over the weekend, I took the oppor- families and ranchers, more than 80 good part about the 30-Something tunity, because Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. percent of the funding that they were Working Group is that we do get an op- RYAN, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and looking for they were able to receive portunity to kind of volley the ball through this Democratic Congress. Mr. MURPHY, who are part of the 30- around. Emergency wildfire funding, to be something Working Group, we do meet, Mr. ALTMIRE, Happy Father’s Day, able to assist communities that have and we talk about issues that we want belated Father’s day, sir. been waiting on Federal response, and to bring before the Members. Mr. ALTMIRE. Thank you. Same to also benchmarks for the Iraqi govern- I can tell you there are 47 major you. I had a wonderful Father’s Day ment and requiring the President to re- measures that have passed this floor with my two children, and I’m happy port the progress of the war to the Con- with a bipartisan vote of 79 percent, so to be back on this Monday night. And gress more than two times. that means that 75 percent of the I did want to add some levity to the I think it’s important to also state evening, because people watch late issues that have passed this floor have the many of the things that we’ve done had bipartisan support. night television. We’re here; it’s after here in the House, Mr. Speaker, with- 11:00. And the gentleman perfectly set I see that we have one of our charts out needing Presidential approval. We here to show, under the Democratic me up by talking about the President’s restored pay-as-you-go budget dis- radio address. So I wanted to read a Congress, that Republicans all along, cipline for the first time in 6 years in we were saying in the 109th, 108th Con- quote from the President’s radio ad- Washington and received praise from dress that, for those that know history gress, some of them really wanted to major fiscal watchdog groups. vote for the priorities of America and and for those that don’t, I’m going to Also, passed a budget balanced by remind them of some of the history. move this in a new direction. 2010 with no more deficit spending and But obviously the Republican leader- They’re going to find this quote to be no taxes after 2 years of Republican quite entertaining. And this is the ship in the 109th, 108th, going back leadership failure to agree on a budget. even further, did not want to bring President’s radio address. I think it’s also important that we ‘‘In the weeks ahead, my administra- those issues to the floor. But when outline that we’ve imposed very strict tion will continue pushing for earmark they were brought to the floor, the 9/11 ethics rules in the history of the reform and holding the line on Federal Commission Recommendations, H.R. 1, House; also guaranteed that the House spending. The American people do not passed with 299 votes with 68 Repub- will operate as a green Capitol. I’m want a return to the days of tax and licans voting affirmative; raising the glad we have the chair of the Appro- spend policies. They expect account- minimum wage, H.R. 2, again, passed priations Committee that deals with ability and fiscal discipline in Wash- 315, passed with 315 votes here with 82 the House, House Administration with ington, D.C.’’ Republicans voting along with Demo- us, the chairwoman. Now, certainly, we don’t disagree crats. Also, the Speaker has convened a Na- with that statement, but for those that The funding to enhance stem cell re- tional Summit on America’s Children, understand the history of this adminis- search, H.R. 3, 257 and 37 Republicans; and we’re beginning to link Federal tration, they can understand why some making prescription drugs more afford- policy and law and cutting-edge re- of us might be amused to hear the able, H.R. 4, 24 Republicans joined the search as relates to bring development; President saying such a thing, because majority of Democrats, passing that and also restored Congressional over- I would remind my colleagues, if they measure by 255; cutting student loan sight, saving tens of millions of dollars need reminding, that prior to President interest rates in half, H.R. 5, 356 votes that are being wasted here. Bush taking office, the 4 years imme- in favor, passed the House with 124 Re- I think it’s important that we also diately before his term, his first term, publicans joining the Democratic lead- outline that stem cell research bill, we had had 4 consecutive years of budg- ership on that vote. supported by two out of three Ameri- et surplus, surpluses that were forecast cans, which offers hope for many, many b 2310 as far as the eye can see. families, is sitting on the President’s In fact, the Congressional Budget Of- And creating long-term energy ini- desk right now waiting for action, Mr. fice scored the 10-year projection of tiatives, H.R. 6, 264, with 36 Repub- Speaker. surplus at over $5 trillion of surplus. licans. And also, a bill ending the politi- So President Bush comes into office, And Mr. Speaker, I think it’s also im- cizing of the appointments of U.S. at- there’s every reason to expect these portant to be able to outline the fact torneys. surpluses are going to continue. that we want to move in a new direc- I can go on and on, but I think, as it Well, what have we seen in the 6-plus tion. And so far, the President has relates to an opening, I think we’re off years that this President has been this signed the following: The first increase to a great start, Mr. Speaker. And I office? Well, we’ve seen six consecutive in the minimum wage in almost a dec- think it’s also important for the Mem- budget deficits, deficits that before the ade, which will take effect on July 24 of bers to realize that, for us to not only Democrats retook control of Congress, this year. This is not fiction; it’s fact. end the war in Iraq, but for us to be were forecast as far as the eye can see. And it will be fully phased in. It will able to fulfill the dreams and the needs And this has been the biggest spending mean a raise of $4,400. of the American people and those that administration in over the past 6 years And also, we passed tax incentives to are in harm’s way, that we have to before this year, the biggest spending be able to help small businesses; $3.7 move in a bipartisan way. And when we Congresses in the history of this coun- billion in additional emergency fund- can’t move in a bipartisan way, then try. ing for veteran and military health we have to take the majority of this So for the President to get on the care. This is $3.4 billion in additional Democratic majority that we have now radio and come before audiences and funds for military readiness also, in- to be able to get 218 votes to be able to lecture the Democrats on fiscal respon- cluding armored vehicles and also to carry out the will of the people. sibility, and I would re-read that last

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Now, keep in mind what this House, and we had 12 consecutive view with skepticism some of the I said earlier, that the projection be- years where the appropriations bills President’s comments over the week- fore he took office was, over the 10- were not completed on time. end. year period, we would have over $5 tril- So it should be no surprise to any of And at this time I will now turn it lion in surplus. But, instead, in just 6 my colleagues and other outside ob- over to the gentlewoman from Florida. years, he had an $8 trillion turnaround, servers that the Republicans are not Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Thank from $5 trillion on the plus side to $3 anxious to see the Democrats come you, Mr. ALTMIRE. trillion on the deficit side. back into power and right away pass And I am going to maybe abbreviate And I would suggest, if you had said all 12 appropriations bills in a timely my view on what happened last week to an economist going into that term, fashion. So I was not surprised, and I and just call it what it is: hypocrisy. Where were our good friend on the figure out a way that this is possible, suspect others were not surprised, to other side of the aisle when they con- how can a President, using economic see the extraordinary delaying tactics trolled this process for 12 years? And I policy, working with the Republican- that we saw take place in this House am not going to spend a lot of time on controlled Congress, have a $8 trillion last week, with continual and repeated the process because that is all they swing from surplus to deficit, most procedural motions, motions to rise. have because if they allow the debate economists would have said, oh, that’s And those of us that sat here at 2 o’clock in the morning on that night, to turn to the substance of the legisla- impossible. You can’t possibly mis- tion, the substance of the appropria- we realized that this was not about manage the economy in such a way tions bills that we are moving forward substance. This was not about policy. that you could have that poor of an and will pass off this floor, with the This was merely about denying the outcome. Well, unfortunately, we have. vast majority of them supporting it be- Democrats a legislative victory be- So here, again, to have this President cause they have to, because when they cause the last thing those on the other lecture this Congress on fiscal respon- admit that the substance of the legisla- side would want is for us to come in sibility is simply inconsistent with the tion that we are putting forward in the and right away pass the appropriations facts. Homeland Security bill, in the military bills on time, which hasn’t happened He also references earmarks in the construction bill, in the other bills since 12 years ago when we last con- appropriations process. And we do have that will be coming forward to this Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ here, a mem- trolled Congress. floor, they have to admit that not only And, lastly, the President mentions ber of the Appropriations Committee. are they good bills but they go much earmarks. His quote again: ‘‘In the And I know she will have something to further and do a much better job of weeks ahead, my administration will say about this as well. providing for the needs of this country continue pushing for earmark reform.’’ But I wanted to remind my col- than they ever did. Well, what has been the history of leagues about the history of the 12 On the floor last week, I took an op- earmarks under the Republican Con- years that the Republicans were in portunity to spend a few minutes de- control of this House, from 1995 gress? Let’s go back to that 12-year pe- bating the process with them. One of through 2006. Well, for that 12-year period, and I know the gentlewoman the things that I had an opportunity to riod, the 12 budget cycles that we had, knows the answer; so I will spare you engage in debate on was where was I don’t know if any of my colleagues the question this time. In 1994, that their outrage on the other side when would like to venture a guess, how last year that the Democrats con- they controlled this process? Where many times in those 12 years do you trolled Congress, there were 4,000 ear- were the reformers, leaping to their think the Republican Congress finished marks, approximately, in all the spend- feet, urging and pounding on their the appropriations process on time? ing bills combined for $26 billion. That leadership to adopt transparency and How many times were all the appro- is what they represented. Now, that to adopt a process in which they could priations bills completed by October 1, sounds like a lot and it is a lot. It is a have the maximum amount of input which, under statute, is the beginning lot of earmarks and it is a lot of into earmark reform? of the fiscal year? money. The answer is it was nonexistent be- The gentlewoman from Florida. Well, let’s compare that to last year, cause they didn’t care about it. It Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Would the last year the Republicans con- didn’t matter to them. They were very it be none? trolled Congress. These were the peo- happy fat and happy to take all the Mr. ALTMIRE. Zero. That is correct. ple, you recall, that last week were de- earmarks they could get, bring them Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. That crying the use of earmarks and talking home, tied up with their lobbyists and would be none about how unfair it was how the Demo- their friends and their culture of cor- Mr. ALTMIRE. Zero times in 12 crats were approaching it, and we have ruption, all twisted up and intertwined, years. Now, interestingly, you’d say, a President now who says he is going to and that is what their process was like. well, it must be difficult to do then. continue pushing for earmark reform, And our process is clear and trans- Maybe it’s not often that we’re able to ‘‘continue’’ being the operative word parent and participatory and inclusive, do this. Does the gentlewoman from there. Well, when you hear the word and they can’t stand it. So what they Florida wish to venture a guess on the ‘‘continue,’’ let’s thing think about have to do is they have to try to muck last time that the budgets were all what happened last year. Now, recall in up the perception of what we are doing completed on time and the appropria- 1994, 4,000 earmarks, $26 billion. Last here because if they acknowledge what tions were completed by October 1 in year, 2006, 16,000 earmarks, unprece- is really going on, not only have we their entirety? dented, the highest in the history of adopted a more inclusive, more trans- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. the country, $64 billion of earmarks, parent process when it comes to ear- ALTMIRE, at the risk of being the little compared to $26 billion in 1994. mark reform, but the substance of our girl who shoots her hand up in the first So here again, please spare us the legislation they have to support be- row of the classroom, that would be the lecture about fiscal responsibility and cause they know that we are going last time Democrats were in control accountability in the appropriations much further than they did. right before the 1994 switch from ma- process and certainly as it pertains to I want to go beyond process, though, jority to minority. earmarks. We have had, over the past 6 to President Bush’s veto threat of the years of this administration and over Homeland Security appropriations bill. b 2320 the past 12 years of Republican leader- He actually has threatened to veto this Mr. ALTMIRE. Right. In the 1994 ship in this Congress, the biggest- bill, which is just absolutely aston- year, the Democratic Congress, the last spending Congress and administration ishing. And one of the things that I

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.136 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 have heard him articulate, Mr. MEEK Mr. MEEK. without the President’s approval, and Mr. ALTMIRE, is that if the Con- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Well, Ms. thank God we didn’t need it, to say gress proposes to spend $1 over what he WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, what they say that we’re going to move pay-as-you-go proposed in his administration’s budget and what we do are two different rules and that we are no longer going that he would veto any of that legisla- things. And the good thing about it is to borrow from foreign nations. As tion. And that includes the Homeland that right is on our side and the Amer- soon as I can get my chart over here, I Security bill, which provides for the ican people are on our side, be it Re- will pull it over, of how much money homeland security needs for our border publican, Democrat, independent, those we have borrowed from foreign nations, protection, for our first responders, for that are thinking about voting, those Mr. Speaker, more than ever before in the 9/11 Commission recommendations that may be voting for the first time in the history of the republic. As a matter that we passed in the first bill out of the 2008 elections. I think it is very im- of fact, I have my old chart here. I will this Chamber during our 100-hour push portant to lay the facts out, and that’s use this one, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. for the Six in 06 agenda, and the Presi- what we are doing here tonight. For folks here in the Chamber, you dent is actually proposing to veto a bill Mr. Speaker, we go through a great know that this is an old chart. And I that would ensure that we spend more deal of work to make sure that we ac- am really fond of this chart. The rub- money on protecting our homeland do- tually give facts, not fiction. And we ber stamp is in my office under lock mestically. know that there is a lot of fiction on and key because somehow my velcro You know, you can argue process and this floor. That’s what I would call it. chart somehow grew legs and it went earmarks and reform and all that. But And there is another word to call it, somewhere. And I don’t know where it at the end of the day, that is the stark but I would just call it ‘‘fiction’’ to be is, Mr. ALTMIRE, but I think it’s impor- contrast that people of this country honorable in this Chamber. But I think tant that we find that chart. I’m going have to choose from. When they go to it is also important for us to just take to put pictures around the Capitol. the polls next November and when they the President’s words for what they Have you seen the out-of-control bor- evaluate how they think a Democratic are. I am reading from his radio ad- rowing that the Bush Administration Congress is doing versus how a Repub- dress, and this week, the President said and Republican Congress were able to lican Congress did, at the end of the the tax-and-spend approach is endan- do in the past? day, we are passing a Homeland Secu- gering the economic growth. And bal- Remember this chart here? And it rity appropriations bill that will really anced budget efforts, mark ‘‘efforts,’’ talked about, it went all the way provide for the domestic homeland se- balanced budget efforts, that’s what through 2005? Well, I am going to draw curity needs, as opposed to continuing he’s calling it, that’s what the Presi- a line through that right now. And I to twist us up and mire us in the war dent is calling it, as it relates to the know that we are going to have a new in Iraq with an endless, open-ended budget, saying they have passed a chart here on the floor, because our commitment that never proposes to get budget that would mean higher taxes; good people that work with us here, us out of there. put another line under ‘‘higher taxes’’ the new number that comes at the end On top of that, we have a President because I want to come back to that; of the 109th Congress and the Repub- who has been critical of a military con- for American families and job creators, lican Congress, this number is no struction bill that will provide for the put a line under that. largest single increase in veterans’ longer 1.50; it is now $1.0019 trillion I think it’s important, just in that that the President Bush and the old health care in history. I mean this is paragraph alone, Mr. Speaker, for me how backwards their priorities are. Republican Congress passed under the to just dissect that for a moment. Let rubber stamp policy of the Congress of Under the Republican control, their me just work on that paragraph just goal was to help lobbyists, was to make the past, but not now; $1.01 trillion, 42 for a moment. It’s just a paragraph Presidents before this President and sure that they brought home as many within many, but it’s at the beginning earmarks that were pushed by lobby- the past Republican Congress, and be- of the President’s speech. I think it’s ists as they could. And, instead, what tween the two, they were able to bor- important, as we start looking at fact we are doing here is we have trans- row from foreign nations, these are for- versus fiction, I mean, we need to have parency, where people will know, any- eign nations who I have outlined on the a segment in the 30–Something group, one can know, who is sponsoring an next chart, $1.0019 trillion. Historical. fact versus fiction, because I think it’s earmark, where any Member can offer Never happened before. No one can important that we do away with the an amendment to strike an earmark, point to World War I and World War II. fiction, because we have two wars where any Member can offer to sponsor Who are we borrowing from that we going on. We have a country that’s began earmark. Members will be able to are putting a stop to here in this ging for health care. We have children participate in the conference process, Democratic Congress? Let’s just start which you would think that that would that we were about to lose their health with Japan at $644.3 billion. Let’s look be a normal thing, but it wasn’t nor- care if it wasn’t for the action of the over at China, Red China of all places, mal under the Republicans because you Democratic majority here to be able to at $349.6 billion. These numbers are old. couldn’t even participate as the minor- push that effort along and put it on the Many other countries are involved in ity in the conference process. President’s desk for him to sign. this. And, you know, that is just one Now, let’s just start with the whole sentence. b 2330 piece of endangering and taxes. Listen, Then we move on, ‘‘They have passed But at the end of the day, all of that I’m on the Ways and Means Com- a budget that will mean higher taxes has been a deliberate distraction be- mittee, and unless there is a meeting for American families and job cre- cause they can’t argue with the con- that I missed or several days that I ators.’’ Now, I have already addressed tent of our appropriations bills because missed from Congress, I haven’t seen the issue of higher taxes. Taxes have they are much stronger and go much anything that dealt with a tax in- not been raised. further and do more for the country crease. And I would challenge anyone So for the President to say this than they did. They don’t win that de- from the White House or from the mi- means that it’s fiction. That’s the word bate. They don’t win a head-to-head, nority side of this Chamber to point I choose. Job creators. Who’s he talk- toe-to-toe debate on the substance, so out somewhere, anywhere, where taxes ing about? Must be talking about Big they have to try to distract people are being increased. Okay. That’s what Oil. I guess they’re creating all kinds with the process. And that is what I am I thought. I think it is very, very im- of jobs. I know there are a lot of people hopeful that we can get into in this 30– portant that we pay very close atten- that are trying to figure out how they Something hour and future special tion to what’s being said here on this are going to get to their job, paying order hours that we participate in, be- floor. the high prices. cause what we need to make sure we I think it’s also important for us to And look at the profits. Wow. And focus on is the substance of our legisla- underline ‘‘budget balancing efforts.’’ it’s funny, remember that little thing I tion, because they would like nothing People, Mr. ALTMIRE, they don’t want talked about, the meeting at the White better than to twist us up in debate on an effort; they want it to happen. House, and Vice President CHENEY with process. Okay? One of the first things we did the executives, and then all of a sudden

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.137 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6657 the energy bill was written? And it was what sounds better or using words like I think it is also important to note almost like every oil executive, some- efforts, you know ‘‘efforts’’ is open- that one of our Republican colleagues how they figured out the six numbers ended. took enough time to get 147 votes to the Lotto. That Lotto happened to b 2340 against the Homeland Security bill, an be the payoff by the American people. appropriations bill, and also it is im- And their stock went skyrocketing up. Well, you know, I make a great effort portant that we point this out, because In 2002, the profits were $6.5 billion in to do some things around the house. this was done to be able to say that we profits. And look, 2007, $30.2 billion, But eventually I will get around to can withstand a veto. I think it is 146 and you’re paying almost $3 at the them. Well, we are dealing with the that is needed to make sure that we Federal Treasury, and it is not some pump. I wonder who the job creators can override the President if we need sort of slush fund. That is the way it are. And we took some of these incen- to override him. has been treated. We are talking about tives and give-aways away, or so-called The last point I want to make on this accountability. topic, you know I always have a num- incentives, that were just tax give- I also want to point out Mr. Bob ber of points, but after we passed the aways of the taxpayers’ money back Novak, I don’t think I am on his bill that the American people wanted, into finding alternative fuels. Kwanzaa list and he is not on mine, but Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Will date on redeployment of when troops he is one of the most conservative writ- the gentleman yield on that point? will be redeployed out of the field and Mr. MEEK of Florida. I will yield, ers here in this town and well-known, and I appreciate his work, and we see letting the Iraqi government know we yes. him moving around on Sunday talk will not be in the middle of a civil war Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Let’s forever and ever and ever, and passed zero in specifically on what we did shows. This is interesting. ‘‘Bush veto strat- this House and it passed the Senate. compared to what they did. If you re- egy.’’ This is in the Washington Post. And before the President could even call, that was the energy bill that they Just in case, we like third-party get to it, Republicans marched down to held open for 40 minutes longer than validators. We want you to go on, we the White House, had lunch, and came our normal time limit so they could want Members to be able to go on out and said, ‘‘We stand with the Presi- twist enough arms to get the votes to WashingtonPost.com. And this was dent in not overriding his veto. We say ensure that they could give the oil June 18. It was actually on A–17, if you that we stand with the President.’’ companies $14 billion in subsidies, give have an old copy of the Washington That is what the Republicans said. them those subsidies in the face of Post. Not one Democrat was at the White world record profits. Now, you know, I will go down to paragraph three, House. I want to know how many more we support profit. Profit is a good where it talks about Bush was the first times that Republicans are going to go thing. Profit is not a bad word; it’s a President since John Quincy Adams down to the White House and stand good thing. But when you are doing not to exercise his veto power during with the President. Are they going to what they did, which was forgive the the complete 4-year term, even though stand in front of VA Healthcare? Are royalties that the oil industry would the Republican-controlled Congress they going to stand in front of uni- have been required to pay the Federal was on a spending spree. versal healthcare for children? Are Government; they are supposed to pay All right, we have heard of shopping they going to stand in front of every- the Federal Government to use the sprees. You look in the dictionary, let’s thing that we came to Congress to do? land that they drill on in exchange for just do it. Let’s do it because we can. And I talking about Democrats and Re- the oil that they pull out and make a Let’s do it because we can borrow from publicans? profit on. And the Republican majority foreign nations and put this country in And I am just going to say it, not gave away the $14 billion and said, no, a posture that it has never been in be- every Republican went to the White no, no, very profitable oil industry, fore. House, but enough to be able to stop us that’s okay, you don’t have to pay us. He has two bills in his second term, from doing the business of the people of Just put that in your pocket, no prob- rejecting only the Iraq war bill, since this country. And I think it is impor- lem. And what we did, as part of our the Democrats took control. tant that we outline these issues. Go to 100-hour agenda in the Six in ’06 bills Let me just say this. One of them was WashingtonPost.com. that we passed when we first became that. Let me just point that out, Ms. There is an old saying out there, if I the majority is we passed a bill that re- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. ALTMIRE. It am lying, I am flying. The bottom line pealed those $14 billion in give-aways is important that we outline that, that is this: It is right here. I didn’t write it. and said, what we are going to do with we outline the fact that the President Mr. Novak wrote it. that money is we are going to use it to has had a rubber-stamp Congress, and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. If the fund alternative energy research so that even the conservative writers are gentleman will yield, I am so pleased. that we can make sure that we truly saying, wait a minute. All of a sudden We are all pleased that we have been make a commitment to wean ourselves now you want to be Mr. Veto. You joined by Mr. ALTMIRE and the 40 other off of our addiction to foreign oil, want to send a letter to the Speaker of Democratic freshmen in his class who which were nice words that the Presi- the House saying if you go $1 over my are majority makers who came to Con- dent said in the State of the Union last projected budget and I am going to gress to help us move this country in a year, but then promptly he signed that veto the bill, even if it means new direction and make it possible to energy bill that gave $14 billion in sub- healthcare for children, Ms. move this country in a new direction. sidies away to the oil industry. So I WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, even if it means The stark contrast you are talking just wanted to jump off that poster be- better healthcare for our veterans that about, where you have tired old, same cause it really needed to be zeroed in are coming back and that are here and old, do business as shall Republicans on. that are waiting in line 8 or 9 weeks to standing with the Republican standing Mr. MEEK of Florida. You know, Ms. see the ophthalmologist, which is not with the President, supporting his WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and thank you what they signed up for and not the veto, his suggestion that he would veto for yielding back. promise that we gave them. Even if it the Homeland Security appropriations Mr. ALTMIRE, this is why we come to means that school districts will not bill. work, this is why we, Members of Con- have the money that they deserve as it Now, I sit on the Appropriation Com- gress, Mr. Speaker, to be able to point relates to the Federal dollar. mittee so I know what is in that bill out, and I love this whole fact versus The bottom line is I wish the Presi- and had an opportunity to comment on fiction. You know, this is probably dent and I wish the Republican side it and participate in it, and I am proud going to be my new top ten because I had the kind of courage to stand up to to have supported it. think it’s important that we outline corporate America when they were giv- But I would like Mr. ALTMIRE, given these issues. Because the American ing away all of the taxpayers’ money that he is part of the new direction people, hopefully what we are sharing during their spending spree. This is Democrats and our freshmen class who with them, it’s fact. Now, folks start now what I am saying. This is what brought us to this point, to outline for writing speeches and start saying, well, Bob Novak is saying. us, let’s talk just exactly what the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:11 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.139 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 President is talking about vetoing. This bill has money for new tech- ports. We secure our ports. We put Let’s outline that for folks. nologies for detection of immigrants, money in for first responders. That is Mr. ALTMIRE. I appreciate the gen- illegal immigrants coming across the what the Homeland Security bill does, tleman and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. borders. and that is what the President is I did want to make clear, just for This bill has increased border agents threatening to veto. anyone who is watching this debate, and security agents that are able to en- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. that all of these bills that the Presi- force our laws, 3,000 new border agents Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman dent is threatening to veto over spend- along our southern border with Mexico. outlining what the President has been ing are compliant with pay-as-you-go It has new detention beds. We have a threatening to veto. policy. That is critical. catch-and-release program where we I want to take it a step beyond the Mr. MEEK of Florida. You are not don’t have the capacity to hold on to Homeland Security appropriations bill borrowing and you are not taxing, am I folks that we are catching on the and outline a few of the other bills all correct? southern border, so we simply release related to homeland security that the Mr. ALTMIRE. It means we as the them. This bill has money to stop that President has also threatened to veto. Congress are doing the same thing the practice with new border agents and Tonight what we aim to show, fact American people have to do in their new detention beds. versus fiction, is basically who is for own home. Checkbooks, you have to So for anyone that is watching this homeland security and who is just kid- have money on one side of the ledger if debate that is concerned about immi- ding, who is just talk, who is just a lot you want to spend it on another. That gration and thinks we need to secure of hot air, versus who is supportive of is something this Congress has not the boarders, we agree, and we passed a putting forward substance. done. bill to make that happen. That is the The only thing I can think of in Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Were bill the President is threatening to terms of a reason that you have these PAYGO rules, in other words, not veto. veto threats and suddenly the Presi- spending more than you are taking in, We also have port and aviation secu- dent discovers ink in his pen, never were those in place before Democrats rity measures. We have a situation having threatened a veto in his first 6 took over the Congress? where as a result of 9/11 we have to be years, instead of an ‘‘R’’ next to the Mr. ALTMIRE. They came into place very concerned about our aviation se- idea there is a ‘‘D’’ next to the idea. in the 1990 budget agreement. curity, certainly, and our port secu- Now this is from a person who has Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. I mean rity. We have money in this bill to in- talked a really nice story about being just a few months ago, before Novem- crease our security on both of those. bipartisan and working with the Demo- ber 7, in the 109th Congress. That is what the President is threat- cratic Congress. This is how he has Mr. ALTMIRE. They were allowed to ening to veto. been proposing to work with the Demo- expire, and that led to the record defi- We have increased the money avail- cratic Congress: proposing to veto the cits of the past 6 years that I talked able for first responders. The President Homeland Security appropriations bill about earlier. cut by 55 percent firefighter funding. which has a lot of very important Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. And So anyone who is concerned about fire- issues that went unaddressed by the who reinstated the PAYGO rules to fighters, can you think of a more wor- Republican Congress. make sure that we didn’t spend more thy commitment for our Federal spend- Also, threatening to veto the 9/11 money than we took in? ing priorities than the brave men and Commission recommendations which Mr. ALTMIRE. On our very first day women who put their lives on the line was his own 9/11 Commission. We just in Congress, it was this Congress that every single day here at home to keep passed that bill in our Six in 06 agenda reinstated the pay-as-you-go. As a re- us safe and are doing it on a voluntary with a vote of 299–128. And that would sult, all of these appropriations bills basis through the fire department? fully implement the 9/11 Commission that the President is threatening to The President cut that funding by 55 recommendations. veto, for the first time in 6 years, these percent in his budget. Well, we restored The Homeland Security authoriza- appropriations bills are compliant with that, because our priorities say that we tion bill which is the statutory provi- PAYGO. They say simply, as I said, should find that money, and through sions in Homeland Security that go you have to have money on one side to pay-as-you-go we did find the money to with the appropriations bill, he has pay for it on the other. If you want to pay for that. But we put that money threatened to veto that. That author- increase spending, or decrease revenue, back in for our firefighters and our po- izes $40 billion for the activities of the for that matter, you have to find an lice, our first responders. Department of Homeland Security and offset to pay for it on the other side of Lastly, before I turn it over to Ms. includes strong accountability meas- the ledger. That is what the President WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, who can speak as ures which were nonexistent under the is talking about vetoing. a member of the Appropriations Com- Republican majority. Specific to the Homeland Security mittee, this is so important. This bill He has threatened to veto the rail appropriations bill, which we passed ensures our tax dollars are spent wisely and transit security bill, H.R. 1401, last week, I just wanted to talk a little with the requirement for competitive which requires the Department of bit about immigration. Boy, we hear a bidding on contracts. Homeland Security to develop plans to lot about immigration, around the Now, anyone who has followed what protect rail and mass transit and au- country on talk radio. I am sure each happened in the Homeland Security thorizes $6 billion over 4 years in of you in your Florida districts hear arena over the past several years, and grants to protect those systems. We about it. I can promise you in my certainly that includes Katrina and the don’t have a system in place to protect Western Pennsylvania district, I hear fiasco that took place with the no-bid rail and mass transit. more about immigration than I hear contracts thereafter along the Gulf In south Florida, we don’t have a about any other issue, and there is not Coast, knows how important it is to really strong mass transit system. You even a close second. ensure that our tax dollars are spent in do in the major populations across the It is an important issue. It is an issue a responsible and fiscally rational way. country. How many times have you for a lot of people that we have illegal been on a train and been checked or immigrants coming across the border. b 2350 gone through security? There are no And for anyone who is talking about We do that through the requirement security measures around our rail sys- this Homeland Security bill that is that we do competitive bidding on contem. We proposed legislation to do concerned about that issue, I want to tracts which has been in very short that, and the President is threatening tell you that in this bill we have supply over the past 6 years. to veto that. money for fencing. So that is what is in this bill. We se- The Dubai Ports bill, maybe people The speaker before us had his prop cure our borders. We put money into have forgotten about the proposal that out where he was showing about build- detection and prevention and detention the administration was completely ing a fence along the border. This bill of illegal immigrants. We secure our supportive of and allowed to sail has money to build the fence. aviation, our airplanes and our air- through their FISA process that would

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.141 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6659 have allowed essentially a state for- Mr. Speaker, I tell my colleagues, for lative program and any special orders eign-owned company to own port ter- more information, if they would like to heretofore entered, was granted to: minals in America. I mean, that just learn, of course you can go to Speak- (The following Members (at the re- sailed through the administration’s er.gov/30something, or there is now a quest of Ms. WOOLSEY) to revise and ex- process. They basically ignored Federal link on the Speaker’s Web site to the tend their remarks and include extra- law and allowed it to happen. We 30-something Working Group of which neous material:) passed a law to tighten that. That the three of us are members as well as Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. passed 423–0. No threat to veto there. Mr. MURPHY and Mr. RYAN and others. Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. We weren’t going to allow that situa- So that site is www.speaker.gov, click Ms. WATERS, for 5 minutes, today. tion to continue. We need to ensure on the 30-something icon and you can (The following Members (at the re- foreign countries do not own our port learn more about the issues and see the quest of Mr. POE) to revise and extend terminals and further undermining our charts, even the gentleman’s Velcro their remarks and include extraneous security in America. chart which is now missing. material:) Now we have passed the military con- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. And Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, June 25. struction appropriations bill that you can e-mail us as well. Mr. JONES of North Carolina, for 5 Mr. ALTMIRE. That is would ensure that we have the largest minutes, June 25. [email protected]. single increase in veterans health care Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, for 5 Mr. MEEK of Florida. I would like to in American history, in addition to the minutes, June 19 and 20. thank Mr. ALTMIRE and Ms. Wounded Warrior Assistance Act which Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. responds to the Walter Reed scandal, Mr. Speaker, we have to remember today, June 19, 20, 21 and 22. also ignored by the Republicans. That that $2 billion-plus a week are being Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, passed 426–0, but it took Democrats to spent in Iraq as we are here trying to for 5 minutes, today. pass that legislation. resolve issues that we don’t have Mr. GINGREY, for 5 minutes, today. Really what this is about is who is money to resolve them. Mr. KUHL of New York, for 5 minutes, for homeland security and who is just Also I think it is important, at the today. talk; who is for homeland security and top of the hour I meant to give this re- (The following Member (at her own who is just kidding. At the end of the port, but as of this morning, June 18, request) to revise and extend her re- day, actions are what speak louder 2007, at 10 a.m. the death total in Iraq marks and include extraneous mate- than words. It is what you learned in is 3,517. Wounded in action and re- rial:) kindergarten: Follow what people do, turned to duty is 14,283. Wounded in ac- Ms. FOXX, for 5 minutes, today. don’t just listen to them talk, talk, tion and not returning to duty is 11,667. f talk. We have to show the American I think it is important that we share ADJOURNMENT people what the Democrats are trying that with the Members constantly. to accomplish that Republicans and Mr. Speaker, I am also asking Mem- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I this President is trying to block. bers, I am trying to find a picture and move that the House do now adjourn. Mr. ALTMIRE. I just want to remind I have been looking high and low for The motion was agreed to; accord- our colleagues who are with us tonight somebody to e-mail us a picture of this ingly (at 11 o’clock and 59 minutes and watching us tonight that this is great White House meeting that the p.m.), under its previous order, the about preventing the Democrats from a President had with the Republicans House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- legislative victory. It is not about the standing behind him saying they won’t day, June 19, 2007, at 9 a.m., for morn- budget because this is compliant with participate in overriding his veto of ac- ing-hour debate. pay-as-you-go rules. countability in Iraq. I need that pic- f I was amused in listening to the gen- ture because we need that to be a chart tlewoman from Florida when I thought so that we can discourage our friends EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, about what one of the major Repub- on the other side of the aisle from ETC. lican Presidential candidates said re- going down and standing in the school- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive cently, ‘‘The Democrats don’t under- house door on behalf of the majority of communications were taken from the stand terrorism.’’ The gentlewoman Americans’ priorities. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: went through a very lengthy list of Mr. Speaker, it was an honor to ad- 2236. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- things that we have done here in the dress the House once again. dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a first 6 months on homeland security f report on a transaction involving U.S. ex- and on terrorism, and the fact that the ports to Israel pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of President is threatening to veto many LEAVE OF ABSENCE the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as of those initiatives. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- amended; to the Committee on Financial I would ask the question rhetori- sence was granted to: Services. cally, who among us, the Democrats or Mr. ABERCROMBIE (at the request of 2237. A letter from the Principal Deputy Republicans, don’t understand ter- Mr. HOYER) for today and June 19 until Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- rorism? I think we are the ones putting 6:00 p.m. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia (at the request cy’s final rule — Revisions to the Nevada forward initiative after initiative after State Implementation Plan, Washoe County of Mr. HOYER) for today. initiative compliant with PAYGO rules District Health Department [EPA-R09-OAR- Mr. CONYERS (at the request of Mr. to prevent terrorist attacks, as much 2006-0619; FRL-8327-3] received June 12, 2007, as it is possible to do that, and to ad- HOYER) for today. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Ms. ESHOO (at the request of Mr. dress these issues in a way that has not mittee on Energy and Commerce. HOYER) for June 7 after 3 p.m. and June been done. It has languished for years. 2238. A letter from the Principal Deputy 15 after 4 p.m. The 9/11 Commission recommenda- Associate Administrator, Environmental Mr. REYES (at the request of Mr. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tions were put forward in 2003. Here we HOYER) for today on account of travel cy’s final rule — Protection of Stratospheric are 4 years later. September 11 took delays due to weather. Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allow- place nearly 6 years ago. We still have Mr. LUCAS (at the request of Mr. ances for Calendar Year 2007. [EPA-HQ-OAR- not implemented the recommendations BOEHNER) for today on account of trav- 2006-0159; FRL-8325-5] (RIN: 2060-AN81) re- of the 9/11 Commission, and that is in- el delays. ceived June 12, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and defensible. Mr. SULLIVAN (at the request of Mr. Commerce. I would just say to anyone who says BOEHNER) for today on account of long- 2239. A letter from the Principal Deputy it is the Democrats who don’t understanding family obligations. stand terrorism to take a look at the Associate Administrator, Environmental f Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- list that the gentlewoman has put for- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation ward that we have done in only 6 of Implementation Plans; Revisions to the months after these initiatives have By unanimous consent, permission to Nevada State Implementation Plan; Request languished year after year. address the House, following the legis- for Rescission [EPA-R09-OAR-2006-0590; FRL-

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:35 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN7.142 H18JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H6660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 8325-8] received June 12, 2007, pursuant to 5 2251. A letter from the Staff Director, Com- the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- mission on Civil Rights, transmitting notifi- a period to be subsequently determined by ergy and Commerce. cation that the Commission recently ap- the Speaker, in each case for consideration 2240. A letter from the Principal Deputy pointed members to the Michigan Advisory of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Associate Administrator, Environmental Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- tion of the committee concerned. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ary. By Mr. CARNEY: cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 2252. A letter from the Principal Deputy H.R. 2765. A bill to designate the facility of of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indi- Assistant Attorney General, Department of the United States Postal Service located at ana; NSR Reform Regulations [EPA-R05- Justice, transmitting the Department’s re- 44 North Main Street in Hughesville, Penn- OAR-2004-IN-0006; FRL-8327-1] received June port to Congress on stalking and domestic sylvania, as the ‘‘Master Sergeant Sean Mi- 12, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to violence, 2005 through 2006, as required by chael Thomas Post Office‘‘; to the Com- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Section 40610 of the Violence Against Women mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 2241. A letter from the Principal Deputy Act of 1994; to the Committee on the Judici- form. Associate Administrator, Environmental ary. By Mr. REYNOLDS (for himself, Mr. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2253. A letter from the Branch Chief, Publi- MCHUGH, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cations and Regulations, Internal Revenue H.R. 2766. A bill to establish regional dairy of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indi- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule marketing areas to stabilize the price of ana; Exemption from VOC Requirements for — Safe Harbor for Valuation Under Section milk and support the income of dairy pro- Sources Subject to the National Emission 475. [TD 9328] (RIN: 1545-BB90) received June ducers; to the Committee on Agriculture. Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for 12, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to By Mr. WELLER: Boat Manufacturing or Reinforced Plastics the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 2767. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Composites Manufacturing [EPA-R05-OAR- enue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable f 2006-0716; FRL-8319-8] received June 12, 2007, credit for the purchase of energy efficient pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON tires; to the Committee on Ways and Means, mittee on Energy and Commerce. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS and in addition to the Committee on Energy 2242. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, and Commerce, for a period to be subse- Department of Education, transmitting the Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of quently determined by the Speaker, in each Department’s report on the use of the Cat- committees were delivered to the Clerk case for consideration of such provisions as egory Rating System for the period from for printing and reference to the proper fall within the jurisdiction of the committee June 2006 through May 2007, pursuant to 5 calendar, as follows: concerned. U.S.C. 3319(d); to the Committee on Over- By Mr. HOYER (for himself and Mr. Mr. LANTOS: Committee on Foreign Af- sight and Government Reform. BOEHNER): fairs. H.R. 885. A bill to support the estab- 2243. A letter from the Inspector General, H. Res. 491. A resolution providing for ear- lishment of an international regime for the Department of Homeland Security, transmit- mark reform; considered and agreed to. assured supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful ting notice of the initiation of an audit of By Ms. CASTOR: means and to authorize voluntary contribu- the Department’s consolidated balance sheet H. Res. 492. A resolution honoring William tions to the International Atomic Energy and statement of custodial activity as of and ‘‘Bill’’ Clifton France, the former president, Agency to support the establishment of an for the year ending September 30, 2007; to the chief executive officer, and chairman of international nuclear fuel bank; with an Committee on Oversight and Government NASCAR, for his lifetime of contributions amendment (Rept. 110–196). Referred to the Reform. and dedication to motorsports; to the Com- 2244. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Committee of the Whole House of the State mittee on Oversight and Government Re- for Administration and Mgmt., Department of the Union. form. of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to Mrs. LOWEY: Committee on Appropria- By Mr. LEWIS of California: the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to tions. H.R. 2764. A bill making appropria- H. Res. 493. A resolution congratulating the Committee on Oversight and Govern- tions for the Department of State, foreign the women’s water polo team of the Univer- ment Reform. operations, and related programs for the fis- sity of California, Los Angeles, for winning 2245. A letter from the Administrator, En- cal year ending September 30, 2008, and for the 2007 NCAA Division I Women’s Water vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- other purposes (Rept. 110–197). Referred to Polo National Championship, and congratu- ting the semiannual report on activities of the Committee of the Whole House on the lating UCLA on its 100th NCAA sports na- the Inspector General for the period October State of the Union. tional title, making it the most accom- 1, 2006, through March 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 f plished athletic program in NCAA history; to U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Education and Labor. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for ment Reform. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public herself, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, 2246. A letter from the Interim President bills and resolutions were introduced Mr. ROSS, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. CROW- LEY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home and severally referred, as follows: Loan Bank of Indianapolis, transmitting the CUELLAR, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. 2006 Statements on System of Internal Con- By Mr. CAPUANO (for himself, Mrs. FATTAH, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. EDDIE BER- trols of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indi- MALONEY of New York, Mr. ACKER- NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON anapolis, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the MAN, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mrs. of Georgia, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. TOWNS, Committee on Oversight and Government MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. CROW- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. Reform. LEY, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. KING of New MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. HILL, 2247. A letter from the Director, Office of York, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. WATT, Mr. Mr. DICKS, Ms. CARSON, Mr. KLEIN of Personnel Management, transmitting a copy SHERMAN, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mr. WEINER, Mr. HONDA, Mr. of a legislative proposal entitled, ‘‘the Local- Georgia, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. BACA, Mr. ity Pay Extension Act of 2007’’; to the Com- CLEAVER, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Ten- DINGELL, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. MORAN mittee on Oversight and Government Re- nessee, Mr. SIRES, Mr. MAHONEY of of Virginia, Mr. SIRES, Mr. PAYNE, form. Florida, Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. STARK, Mr. BISHOP 2248. A letter from the Director, Office of Mr. WEXLER, Mr. BOREN, Mr. FRANK of New York, Ms. NORTON, Mr. COHEN, Personnel Management, transmitting a copy of Massachusetts, Mr. HODES, and Mr. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. BERRY, Mr. of a legislative proposal entitled, ‘‘the Fed- SHAYS): KENNEDY, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of eral Employees Health Benefits Improve- H.R. 2761. A bill to extend the Terrorism California, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. EMAN- ments Act of 2007’’; to the Committee on Insurance Program of the Department of the UEL, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. Oversight and Government Reform. Treasury, and for other purposes; to the LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. 2249. A letter from the Inspector General, Committee on Financial Services. CONYERS, Mr. KIND, Mr. CUMMINGS, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting By Ms. DEGETTE (for herself, Mr. KIL- Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. KANJORSKI, the semiannual report on activities of the DEE, Mr. CASTLE, and Mr. RENZI): Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. ZOE Office of Inspector General for the period Oc- H.R. 2762. A bill to amend the Public LOFGREN of California, and Ms. tober 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007, pursuant Health Service Act to reauthorize the special CLARKE): to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(d); diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and In- H. Res. 494. A resolution honoring the es- to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- dians under that Act; to the Committee on teemed former President William Jefferson ment Reform. Energy and Commerce. Clinton on the occasion of his 61st birthday; 2250. A letter from the Staff Director, Com- By Mr. LAMPSON: to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- mission on Civil Rights, transmitting notifi- H.R. 2763. A bill to enhance research, devel- ment Reform. cation that the Commission recently ap- opment, demonstration, and commercial ap- By Ms. WATSON (for herself and Mr. pointed members to the Virginia Advisory plication of biofuels related technologies, BUTTERFIELD): Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- and for other purposes; to the Committee on H. Res. 495. A resolution honoring the life ary. Science and Technology, and in addition to and achievements of Dame Lois Browne

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Evans, Bermuda’s first female barrister, At- H.R. 1977: Mr. PAUL. MCNULTY, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. ADERHOLT, torney General, and Opposition Leader in the H.R. 1992: Ms. CARSON. Mr. AKIN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. British Commonwealth; to the Committee on H.R. 2017: Mr. ALLEN and Mr. ARCURI. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Foreign Affairs. H.R. 2027: Mr. FILNER. Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. BILIRAKIS, H.R. 2032: Mr. KANJORSKI and Mr. CARNEY. Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BONNER, f H.R. 2045: Mr. RENZI, Mrs. MALONEY of New Mrs. BONO, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS TO PUBLIC York, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. FRANK of Massachu- BRADY of Texas, Mr. BROWN of South Caro- BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS setts, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. lina, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. MARSHALL, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. GORDON, BUCHANAN, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. BURTON of Indi- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. ana, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. BUYER, Mr. CAL- were added to public bills and resolu- CASTOR, Mr. COHEN, and Mr. FILNER. VERT, Mr. CAMPBELL of California, Mr. CAN- tions as follows: H.R. 2097: Mr. FRANKs of Arizona, Mr. TOR, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. CARNEY, MCGOVERN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, and H.R. 25: Mr. WAMP. Mr. CARTER, Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, Mr. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 156: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia and Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. H.R. 2108: Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. DEFAZIO, and COHEN. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Vir- Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 322: Mr. GOODLATTE. ginia, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 2114: Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 380: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. DENT, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, H.R. 2126: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois and Mr. H.R. 543: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. GORDON. H.R. 690: Mr. PASTOR, Ms. GIFFORDS, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. DREIER, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. H.R. 2192: Ms. WOOLSEY and Ms. HIRONO. EDWARDS, and Mr. MICHAUD. EHLERS, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. ENGLISH of Penn- H.R. 2211: Ms. WATSON and Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 693: Ms. WATERS, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, sylvania, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. H.R. 2220: Mr. FOSSELLA and Mr. FORTUN˜ O. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, FOSSELLA, Ms. FOXX, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, H.R. 2221: Mr. WELCH of Vermont. and Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. GAR- H.R. 2223: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 695: Mr. SESTAK. RETT of New Jersey, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. H.R. 2255: Mr. SALAZAR. H.R. 704: Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. GILCHREST, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. H.R. 2265: Ms. WATSON. H.R. 728: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee. GONZALEZ, Mr. GOODE, Mr. GORDON, Ms. H.R. 2284: Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 776: Mr. BLUMENAUER. GRANGER, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 2342: Ms. SOLIS. INDAL Texas, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 821: Mr. J . H.R. 2361: Mr. ALTMIRE and Mr. BOSWELL. GRIJALVA, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. HASTERT, H.R. 864: Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. H.R. 2364: Mr. CONYERS. Mr. HAYES, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. HERGER, H.R. 938: Mr. BILBRAY. H.R. 2367: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. HODES, Mr. H.R. 962: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 2370: Mrs. CUBIN, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- HOEKSTRA, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. INGLIS of South H.R. 980: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. RANGEL, and GERS, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Carolina, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. Mr. REHBERG. and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. KING of Iowa, H.R. 1078: Mr. WOLF. H.R. 2384: Mr. COHEN. Mr. KING of New York, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. H.R. 1125: Ms. HIRONO, Mr. CARTER, and Mr. H.R. 2387: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois and Ms. KIRK, Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. KNOLLEN- GRIJALVA. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. BERG, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. KUHL of New York, H.R. 1174: Mr. ARCURI. H.R. 2392: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MORAN of Vir- Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. H.R. 1187: Ms. CASTOR and Mr. MCNERNEY. ginia, and Mr. FILNER. LATOURETTE, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. H.R. 1188: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2407: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mr. LINDER, Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of H.R. 1225: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. BILIRAKIS. California, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. DANIEL E. LUN- H.R. 1280: Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 2432: Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. GREN of California, Mr. MACK, Mrs. MALONEY H.R. 1331: Mr. WEINER and Mr. ALTMIRE. H.R. 2443: Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. of New York, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MCCARTHY H.R. 1344: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. MCCOTTER, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. TOWNS, of California, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. MCCRERY, CAPPS, and Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. GORDON, Mr. MCHUGH, and Mr. ACKER- Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MCKEON, H.R. 1363: Mr. TIBERI, Ms. NORTON, Ms. MAN. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. CLARKE, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, and Mr. H.R. 2449: Ms. WATSON. MICA, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. GARY G. PAYNE. H.R. 2452: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. MILLER of California, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of H.R. 1380: Mr. SESTAK. H.R. 2464: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. YOUNG California, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. TIM H.R. 1398: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. of Florida, Ms. DEGETTE, and Ms. MATSUI. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, RENZI, and Mr. CAMP of Michigan. H.R. 2469: Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. NUNES, Mr. OLVER, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. H.R. 1400: Mr. BAIRD, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. H.R. 2526: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. HINOJOSA. PENCE, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. DAVID DAVIS H.R. 2566: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. PETRI, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. PITTS, Mr. of Tennessee, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of H.R. 2567: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. PLATTS, Mr. POE, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Mr. California, and Mr. KUHL of New York. H.R. 2574: Mr. PAYNE. PUTNAM, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. REGULA, Mr. H.R. 1415: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 2588: Mrs. MYRICK. REICHERT, Mr. RENZI, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. H.R. 1416: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 2593: Ms. SOLIS and Mr. WYNN. OGERS OGERS H.R. 1436: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 2596: Mrs. TAUSCHER and Mr. FRANK of R of Alabama, Mr. R of Ken- H.R. 1439: Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Massachusetts. tucky, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. ROHR- H.R. 1541: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 2604: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. ABACHER, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. SALI, Mr. H.R. 1561: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2617: Mr. CUELLAR. SAXTON, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SHAD- H.R. 1567: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 2674: Mr. CONYERS. EGG, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SHUSTER, fornia and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2677: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. CAS- Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. SMITH of New H.R. 1613: Mr. MILLER of Florida. TOR. Jersey, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. H.R. 1657: Mr. ARCURI. H.R. 2685: Mr. KIRK. TERRY, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. H.R. 1687: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. H.R. 2708: Mr. TOWNS, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UPTON, H.R. 1688: Mr. COHEN. CLEAVER, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. WALZ Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. WALSH of New York, Mr. H.R. 1693: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. of Minnesota. WAMP, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. WELCH of Vermont, H.R. 1707: Mr. BOUCHER. H.R. 2727: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania and Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. WELLER, Mr. H.R. 1709: Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. BISHOP of Ms. FALLIN. WESTMORELAND, MR. WICKER, Mrs. WILSON of Georgia, and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2734: Mr. ROYCE. New Mexico, Mr. WU, and Mr. YOUNG of Alas- H.R. 1733: Mr. WALBERG. H.R. 2750: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. ka. H.R. 1754: Mr. MELANCON, Mr. ISRAEL, and RODRIGUEZ, Mr. REYES, Mr. BACA, Mr. SIRES, H.J. Res. 39: Mr. RUSH. Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. H.J. Res. 44: Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. BLUM- H.R. 1783: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. MORAN of LAMPSON, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ ENAUER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. PITTS, Mr. BERMAN, Virginia. of California, Mr. DICKS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- H.R. 1814: Mr. GONZALEZ and Mr. DAVID Mr. BERRY, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. fornia, Ms. BORDALLO, and Mr. GONZALEZ. DAVIS of Tennessee. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. SHULER, H. Con. Res. 108: Mr SHULER and Mr. HIN- H.R. 1828: Mr. HARE. Ms. HOOLEY, Ms. Vela´ zquez, Mrs. CHEY. H.R. 1880: Mr. HARE. NAPOLITANO, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. MEEK of Flor- H. Con. Res. 137: Mr. WELLER. H.R. 1909: Mr. BILBRAY. ida, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. HONDA, Mr. LOEBSACK, H. Con. Res. 162: Mrs. DAVIS of California, H.R. 1926: Ms. BERKLEY and Mr. JEFFERSON. Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. MCCAUL of Mrs. MALONEY of New York, and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1933: Mr. COSTELLO. Texas, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. ISSA, Mr. THOMP- H. Res. 154: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. DAVIS H.R. 1959: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky and Mr. SON of California, Mr. CLAY, Mr. of Illinois. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. BLUMENAUER, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, H. Res. 194: Mrs. GILLIBRAND. H.R. 1964: Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. SHERMAN, H. Res. 231: Mr. BOOZMAN. H.R. 1967: Mr. SESSIONS. Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CLYBURN, H. Res. 282: Mr. EMANUEL and Mr. MAN- H.R. 1971: Mr. PALLONE. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. COSTA, Mr. ZULLO.

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H. Res. 309: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. SEC. 503. None of the funds made available H.R. 2641 H. Res. 322: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. in this Act may be used to purchase light OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING H. Res. 356: Mrs. LOWEY and Mr. ISRAEL. bulbs unless the light bulbs have the ‘‘EN- H. Res. 378: Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of ERGY STAR’’ designation. AMENDMENT NO. 20: Page 17, line 3, after Florida, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Ms. H.R. 2641 the dollar amount insert ‘‘(reduced by WATSON, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. BUR- $19,224,000)’’. TON of Indiana, and Mr. MANZULLO. OFFERED BY: MR. PRICE of Georgia H. Res. 406: Mr. ARCURI, Mr. BISHOP of AMENDMENT NO. 12: At the end of the bill, H.R. 2641 Georgia, Mr. CLAY, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. before the short title, insert the following OFFERED BY: MR. CAMPBELL OF CALIFORNIA WYNN, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of new section: AMENDMENT NO. 21: Page 16, line 19, after Florida, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. DEGETTE, SEC. 503. Each amount appropriated or oth- the dollar amount insert ‘‘(reduced by Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. erwise made available by this Act that is not $101,550,000)’’. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. required to be appropriated or otherwise BLUMENAUER, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. DONNELLY, made available by a provision of law is re- H.R. 2641 Mr. SHAYS, and Mr. SNYDER. duced by 1 percent. OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING H. Res. 426: Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 2641 H. Res. 447: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. AMENDMENT NO. 22: Page 11, line 21, after OFFERED BY: MR. GOHMERT H. Res. 467: Mr. PALLONE. the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by H. Res. 475: Ms. GIFFORDS. AMENDMENT NO. 13: At the end of the bill, $55,000,000)’’. H. Res. 477: Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. MCCOTTER, before the short title, insert the following: H.R. 2641 Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, and Mr. CLEAV- SEC. 503. NO FUNDS FOR CERTAIN SETTLEMENT. ER. None of the funds made available in this OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING H. Res. 485: Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. Act may be used to implement the Stipula- AMENDMENT NO. 23: Strike Section 105. H. Res. 486: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. tion of Settlement dated September 13, 2006, f in the litigation captioned Natural Re- H.R. 2641 AMENDMENTS sources Defense Council, et al. v. Kirk Rod- OFFERED BY: MR. WESTMORELAND gers, et al., United States District Court, Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- Eastern District of California, No. CIV. S-88- AMENDMENT NO. 24: Page 4, line 9, after the posed amendments were submitted as 1658–LKK–GGH. dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $18,000,000)’’. follows: H.R. 2641 H.R. 2641 H.R. 2641 OFFERED BY: MR. CAMPBELL OF CALIFORNIA OFFERED BY: MR. GARRETT OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT NO. 14: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MR. WESTMORELAND AMENDMENT NO. 8: At the end of the bill, (before the short title), insert the following: AMENDMENT NO. 25: Page 5, line 8, after the before the short title, insert the following SEC. 503. Appropriations made in this Act dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by new section: are hereby reduced in the amount of $184,241,000)’’. SEC. 503. None of the funds made available $1,305,000,000. H.R. 2641 in this Act may be used to send or otherwise H.R. 2641 pay for the attendance of more than 50 em- OFFERED BY: MR. CAMPBELL OF CALIFORNIA OFFERED BY: MR. WESTMORELAND ployees from a Federal department or agency at any single conference occurring outside AMENDMENT NO. 15: At the end of the bill AMENDMENT NO. 26: Page 3, line 8, after the the United States. (before the short title), insert the following: dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by SEC. 503. Appropriations made in this Act $481,186,000)’’. H.R. 2641 are hereby reduced in the amount of H.R. 2641 OFFERED BY: MRS. MUSGRAVE $1,130,000,000. AMENDMENT NO. 9: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MR. WYNN OF MARYLAND H.R. 2641 (before the short title), insert the following OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING AMENDMENT NO. 27: At the end of the bill, new section: before the short title, insert the following: SEC. 503. Each amount appropriated or oth- AMENDMENT NO. 16: Page 38, strike lines 7 erwise made available by this Act that is not through 13. SEC. 503. Of the amount made available for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for required to be appropriated or otherwise H.R. 2641 made available by a provision of law is here- the Department of Energy, $213,000,000 shall OFFERED BY: MR. NEUGEBAUER by reduced by 0.5 percent. be made available for hydrogen technologies AMENDMENT NO. 17: Page 37, strike lines 9 as authorized by section 974 of the Energy H.R. 2641 through 19. Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16314). OFFERED BY: MR. UPTON H.R. 2641 H.R. 2764 AMENDMENT NO. 10: Page 24, line 20, after OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by OFFERED BY: MR. CULBERSON $4,000,000,000)’’. AMENDMENT NO. 18: Page 25, line 14, after AMENDMENT NO. 1: In the item relating to Page 24, after line 22, insert ‘‘$4,000,000,000 the second dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced ‘‘DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE’’, insert before shall be available for advanced nuclear en- by $27,950,000)’’. the period at the end the following: ‘‘Pro- ergy facilities,’’. H.R. 2641 vided further, That, of the funds made avail- H.R. 2641 OFFERED BY: MR. KLINE OF MINNESOTA able under this heading, not less than OFFERED BY: MR. UPTON AMENDMENT NO. 19: Page 18, line 10, after $20,000,000 shall be made available for rural AMENDMENT NO. 11: At the end of the bill the dollar amount insert ‘‘(reduced by water and sanitation projects in East Afri- (before the short title), insert the following: $142,000,000)’’. ca’’.

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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007 No. 98 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was appoint the Honorable DANIEL K. AKAKA, a I say again, as I have said many called to order by the Honorable DAN- Senator from the State of Hawaii, to perform times before, today in America we are IEL K. AKAKA, a Senator from the State the duties of the Chair. going to use 21 million barrels of oil; 65 of Hawaii. ROBERT C. BYRD, percent of that oil we will import. We President pro tempore. will do it from unstable countries and PRAYER Mr. AKAKA thereupon assumed the regions. We have been told with no un- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- chair as Acting President pro tempore. certainty by scientists that we have fered the following prayer: f only 10 to 15 years to do something to Let us pray. dramatically reduce the elements of Eternal and dependable Creator of RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER pollution that cause global warming. the Universe, we acknowledge You as This week we are going to continue the giver of every good and perfect gift. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- our debate on energy legislation. This You are our solid rock. You arm us pore. The majority leader is recog- is a bill on which every Senator should with strength. Thank You for the sea- nized. agree, but they do not. This is a bill sons and climates, for sowing and reap- f that comes out of the Energy Com- ing, for color and fragrance. Thank mittee on a bipartisan basis, a bill that SCHEDULE You for the time of harvest when our comes out of the Environment and labors and dreams are rewarded. Mr. REID. Today the Senate will be Public Works Committee on a bipar- Today, bless our lawmakers. Illumine in a period of morning business until tisan basis, a bill that comes out of the their lives to keep them on the right 3:30 p.m. The time will be equally di- Commerce Committee on a bipartisan paths. May the creative power of Your vided and controlled between the two basis. They were all put together and word produce in them a stronger faith leaders or their designees. Once morn- this is what is before us, a bipartisan and an indomitable hope. Keep them ing business has closed, the Senate will energy bill. from slipping. Fill them with courage resume consideration of the energy leg- The bill addresses both sides of the as You show them Your unfailing love. islation. There are no rollcall votes energy crisis, consumption and supply. Give them an attitude of openness to today. There are a number of amend- That is what it is all about. On the con- receive the fullness of Your grace and ments pending. The managers are sumption side, this bill raises fuel truth. going to work on trying to dispose of We pray in Your precious Name. economy standards for cars and trucks some of those, and maybe there will be Amen. and raises efficiency standards for other amendments that will be offered light, heat, and water. f today and debated today. We now know we have to produce ve- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f hicles that get 27 miles to the gallon. The Honorable DANIEL K. AKAKA led For people, including our automobile ENERGY the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: manufacturers, to say: We can’t do it, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is sum- we can’t simply in a decade produce ve- United States of America, and to the Repub- mertime and school is out and people hicles that will be 35-miles-per-gallon lic for which it stands, one nation under God, are planning their vacations. Most all efficient—our country is one of inge- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the vacations are ones where people nuity, of inventing things—certainly f drive. They, of course, go visit rel- we can do that. We have to do that. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING atives, they go to the beaches and the On the supply side, our legislation in- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE mountains where it is cool, barbecuing vests in renewable fuels that can be with friends, but driving is part of produced right here in America. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The America. If you have traveled in Ne- would sure be good for our country if clerk will read a communication to the vada, which millions of people do by we could include an amendment that Senate. automobile every year, going through would diversify power generation to in- The assistant legislative clerk read Nevada and coming to places such as clude at least 15 percent of the energy the following letter: Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe, you from renewable sources. This will save U.S. SENATE, find the price of gas is very high. But consumers tens of billions of dollars PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, it is that way all over the country, not every year, cut our oil consumption by Washington, DC, June 18, 2007. To the Senate: just Nevada. The record-high price is more than 4 million barrels a day, re- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, no accident. It is a result of America’s duce our dependence on oil and foreign of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby addiction to oil. energy sources, and take a giant step

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So let’s last week, along with Senator SNOWE, CAFE that is in the bill, and the re- take that first step. It is a bipartisan where we are joined by many Senators, newable portfolio standard that was in- piece of legislation; not divided by our including Senator BINGAMAN, who is troduced by Senator BINGAMAN. political parties but united, I hope, by managing the bill on the majority side, There are some who say we need to our commitment to a cleaner, safer en- produce more oil. Of course we do. But as well as Senator COLLINS and Senator ergy future. We are going to finish this COLEMAN, as well as Senators KERRY, keep in mind, out of 100 percent of the bill sometime this week unless some- oil in the world, America controls less BOXER, and CARPER. thing goes haywire. than 3 percent of it. This is the world; There are a number of people sup- Then, when we finish that, we are here we are. We have that much of the porting this amendment throughout going to move on to everyone’s favorite oil. We can’t produce our way out of the Senate because they understand if subject, immigration. the problems we have. But it appears we are going to discuss any kind of cli- I mentioned this last Friday, and I to me that many are saying more of mate change policy going forward, we say it again: People who have weekend the same: drill, drill, drill, which is at least need to have accurate informa- schedules should understand if they are similar to what the administration is tion. Other countries are doing this going to be gone from the Senate, they saying about the war in Iraq, more of quite successfully. are likely going to miss votes. We can- the same. That will not work. Drill, The idea is to have one gathering not get to immigration until Thursday drill, drill will not work either. place for information, and that would It is time for our country to stop at the earliest. In an effort to finish by be our EPA. The amendment gives stonewalling and start supporting the our Fourth of July recess, we have to them latitude to set this up as they kind of innovation that is already hap- take up the bill Thursday, probably would like, but the idea is to have one pening across America with the renew- late in the day, which will mean votes place for a carbon registry or, to make able portfolio standard. In the State of over the weekend. It is always possible it easier, a carbon counter. I figure if Nevada, there is a renewable portfolio by unanimous consent that may not be Weight Watchers can have a calorie standard. American ingenuity is look- necessary, but I am telling everybody counter, we can have a carbon counter. ing at things, like in California where the odds are tremendous that we will Now, what is interesting about this is one professor is working on a new tech- be voting this weekend. And on Mon- the type of business support we have nology that can manufacture fuel out day there will be votes and there will seen for action in this area. Obviously, of simple plant material in any indus- be votes before 5:30. It is our last week- we have seen action across our States— trial park in America. I have eminent end before the Fourth of July recess. in places such as my State of Min- scientists who visit with me on this We have work to do. I hope we don’t nesota, in places such as California and issue. There is wide-ranging support. I run into the Fourth of July recess, but Arizona and New Jersey—all over this had come to my office one day last we may have to if we can’t get things country. week—I was surprised—Paul Newman, done. I have often said the States have the famous actor. He came to talk I am sorry to be the bearer of bad taken the lead, that they have been about this plant material. He is a per- news regarding the schedule, but we more than the laboratories of democ- son who is devoted to the environment. have obligations to complete energy racy, they have been the aggressors. He is using his celebrity status to come and immigration. One of our national magazines this and tell Members of Congress to do week has a picture of Governor f something about it. Schwarzenegger and Mayor Bloomberg on the front cover, and it says: ‘‘Who So we have eminent scientists, we RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME have people of celebrity status such as Needs Washington?’’ Because they are Paul Newman, and the rest of Ameri- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- moving so quickly? Well, that cover cans who want us to do something pore. Under the previous order, the says it all. about it. leadership time is reserved. We need to be relevant. We need to In Pennsylvania, Amish farmers are lead the national energy policy. We f charging their buggy batteries with need to at least gather the information solar power. In the State of Nevada, MORNING BUSINESS we need to make good decisions about the Southern Nevada Water Authority, climate change policy going forward. which is Las Vegas, is using solar en- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Now, as for the businesses, in Janu- ergy at water pumping stations to WEBB). Under the previous order, there ary, it made quite a big splash when move water uphill, something that in will now be a period of morning busi- some American businesses came to- the past would have required tremen- ness until 3:30 p.m. with Senators per- gether to form the U.S. Climate Action dous nonrenewable power. There are mitted to speak therein up to 10 min- Partnership. They actually urged Con- things that can be done. utes each, with the time equally di- gress to fast track a greenhouse gas in- I was listening to public radio this vided and controlled by the two leaders ventory and registry. They asked it be morning. They are having a drought in or their designees. done by the end of this year. Australia—I believe it was Sidney. I The majority leader is recognized. With my short time in the Senate, I am not sure what the name of the city Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest realize you cannot wait until Sep- was. But they have had a lot of new the absence of a quorum and ask the tember or December to get this idea people come and their water supply has time be charged equally against both passed. If you are actually going to get dropped by 21 percent, so they are the majority and minority time. it done by the end of the year, you need desalinizing water from the ocean. But The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to get it passed now. the people said: We are not going to do objection, it is so ordered. The clerk Now, let me go through some of the that by burning fossil fuel. So what will call the roll. companies that are part of this U.S. they have done is they have wind farms The assistant legislative clerk pro- CAP group that is advocating for 60 miles away—I think that is how far ceeded to call the roll. change, that is acknowledging climate it is; quite a ways away—wind farms, Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I change is an issue, and is advocating producing all the energy which now ask unanimous consent that the order for a national registry. They include supplies 20 percent of the water for for the quorum call be rescinded. Alcoa; American Industry Group, or that city in Australia which needs mil- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AIG; Boston Scientific Corporation; BP lions of gallons of water every day. objection, it is so ordered. America; Caterpillar; ConocoPhillips;

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Last year, my daughter did a report I am talking about. This amendment makes a lot of for her sixth grade class on ethanol, Now, there has been some concern ex- sense. It is a commonsense amend- and she interviewed a number of farm- pressed over this bill by the National ment, and I am going to be urging my ers throughout Minnesota. She drew a Chamber of Commerce, and I have to colleagues to support it in the next 2 big picture with the State of Minnesota tell my colleagues it kind of surprises days. If we can’t take this simple step on it. She had two little dots desig- me. First of all, we have a number of when we are looking at an energy bill, nating Minneapolis and St. Paul. Then good business Democrats as well as as we are looking at a new direction for she had this huge circle that said Pine good business Republicans on this bill energy policy and as we are looking at City, home of farmer Tom Peterson. who understand that you don’t want 31 great new ideas for buildings and appli- Well, that is the future for rural States doing their own national cli- ances—as I like to say, I heard some- America. That is what is revitalizing mate registry. I don’t have a problem where of building a fridge to the 21st so many of our towns. Of course, we with it because there is no choice. It is century—as we look at the possibility started with corn-based ethanol and the right thing to do. But, in fact, it is of raising the gas mileage standards soybean-based biodiesel. But now we much better if we do this on a national and setting standards in a way that are moving to a new level with cellu- basis involving the U.S. Government. will spur investment across this coun- losic ethanol which can involve all Responding to the challenges these try, we have to put in place at least the kinds of things. We are focusing on businesses laid out, the Klobuchar- building blocks, sensible building switchgrass and prairie grass and doing Snowe-Bingaman amendment estab- blocks toward a new climate change this in a way that is good for our envi- lishes a national greenhouse gas reg- policy. ronment and carbon neutral and cre- istry that will gather and consolidate The other thing I would like to ad- ates habitat for wildlife, something our consistent, transparent, and reliable dress today on this vital topic of en- hunters in Minnesota are very inter- data on greenhouse gas emissions at ergy security is the role I believe re- ested in. I know the Presiding Officer’s the facility level. The amendment, as I newable fuels ought to play in meeting brother who lives in Minnesota is espe- mentioned, requires the Environmental our Nation’s future energy needs. cially interested as a hunter in having Protection Agency to consider cost and The United States today spends more that habitat that we need. coordinate with existing Federal and than $200,000 per minute on foreign oil. In spite of the clear advantages of re- State programs in implementing the That is $200,000 per minute. That is $13 newable fuels to our economy and our registry. million per hour. The money is shipped energy security, we face a chicken-and- The new registry only covers major out of our economy, adding to our egg-type problem when it comes to the emitting facilities and major sources of enormous trade deficit, and leaving us challenge of making them available to fossil fuel. Utilities already reporting vulnerable to unstable parts of the more drivers. The automakers haven’t under the Clean Air Act would not world to meet our basic energy needs. traditionally wanted to sell flex-fuel have to report their data twice. Oil companies would have you be- vehicles in areas where there are no How this is working now is a patch- lieve that energy security is decades E85 pumps, and the gas stations don’t work of reporting. Some industries are away; that we need some new tech- want to put in E85 pumps when there reporting to the Energy Department, nology, some vehicle of the future be- are no flex-fuel vehicles. That is why I some industries are reporting to the fore we can break the stranglehold oil am so pleased the amendments that EPA, some are reporting every 3 years, has on us. I believe we are going to see came out of the Commerce Committee, some are reporting every year, and it this new technology. I believe we are on which I serve, included not only the makes it very difficult to get the kind going to see these vehicles of the fu- increase in gas mileage standard but of greenhouse gas emissions data we ture. But meanwhile, we can’t sit and also a requirement that by 2015, 80 per- need to make adequate decisions about wait and wait and wait. We have to cent of the vehicles produced be flex climate change legislation. start now. fuel. Let me say this bill, with three Re- Any Minnesota farmer can tell you In order to ensure that the drivers publicans and several Democrats on it, that one way to go about this is with who purchase the flexible-fuel vehicles does not in any way dictate what our homegrown renewable fuels. They are know they can use E85, our language next step will be for climate change. It here today. Ask someone in Brazil, and requires automakers to put that infor- puts the data in place as these major they will tell you that with sugarcane, mation on the fuel tank cap and to put companies asked for and fast-tracks it they become energy independent. They a flex-fuel emblem on the back of the by the end of the year. moved to homegrown energy. In our vehicle that drivers will be able to rec- I also note that for facilities facing State, they are ready to use this home- ognize. burdensome costs in purchasing ad- grown energy, and they believe it will On the other end of this problem—the vanced monitoring equipment, the EPA help us to break free from our addic- ability for consumers to fill up their would accept basic fossil fuel data, tion to oil. cars with ethanol and biodiesel—it is which is collected by businesses for Consider this: In 2006, ethanol offset crucial that Congress act to provide general accounting purposes. The EPA the need for 170 million barrels of im- more American drivers with access to would then calculate emissions based ported oil and kept $11 billion in rural renewable fuel pumps. on that fuel data. America. Consider this as well: A flexi- Right now, Minnesota ranks first in The amendment also specifies that ble fuel vehicle driven on about 85 per- the country for E85 pumps. We have confidential business information cent ethanol fuel offsets 477 gallons of more than 300—I think the last number would not be published; however, we gas per year. A hybrid electric vehicle I heard was 314—of the 1,200 pumps na- will have a Web site which would at saves 94 gallons. That means that flex- tionally, far more than any other least give the greenhouse gas emissions fuel vehicles run on high blends of re- State. That is great for Minnesota, and data to the public. newable fuels are by far our best near- it shows the vision of our State govern- There was a recent report by Na- term opportunity for energy independ- ment in Minnesota, but it limits the tional Public Radio which showed that ence. Obviously, the best is to combine positive impact that renewable fuels a reporter tried to find out who are these vehicles. can and should have on the entire Na- some of the larger emitters of green- Renewable fuels also have tremen- tion’s security. If we are serious about house gases in this country. She was dous potential to revitalize our rural finding alternatives to foreign oil, we unable to figure it out. She could fig- economy. Ethanol has been nothing should ensure that drivers in every ure it out in Canada. Because green- short of a revolution in our State. We State have access to E85 and biodiesel.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7804 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2007 That is why I wish to speak to two that franchise owners across the coun- CREATING LONG-TERM ENERGY amendments to the Energy bill aimed try have the ability to make ethanol ALTERNATIVES FOR THE NA- at making renewable fuels available and biodiesel available to their cus- TION ACT OF 2007 across the country. Senator BOND and I tomers. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under have introduced an amendment that In conclusion, I believe that ethanol the previous order, the Senate will re- would provide grants to promote the and biodiesel have tremendous poten- sume consideration of H.R. 6, which the installation of E85 biodiesel pumps at tial to meet the energy needs of our clerk will report by title. gas stations nationwide. I would also country. Again, I think of the ethanol The assistant legislative clerk read like to thank Senator VOINOVICH, Sen- industry akin to the beginning of the as follows: ator HAGEL, and Senator KERRY for computer industry when we had the big A bill (H.R. 6) to reduce our Nation’s de- their support of this amendment. computers in the room. That is where pendency on foreign oil by investing in In past years, Congress has only pro- we are. It is going to become more effi- clean, renewable, and alternative energy re- vided a small amount of money each cient, it is going to become better for sources, promoting new emerging energy year for E85 infrastructure, and last the environment, and it is going to be- technologies, developing greater efficiency, year, even that small amount of fund- come less costly as we move forward. and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency ing was cut. As a Nation, we are stuck That is why we are moving into things and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. in a rut. Less than 1 percent of the gas such as cellulosic ethanol that can be stations sell E85. It is time for the grown on marginal farmland that is Pending: country to make a serious investment carbon neutral and that takes less en- Reid amendment No. 1502, in the nature of in renewable fuels. That is going to ergy to produce. a substitute. mean, as I said, more flex-fuel vehicles. Reid (for Bingaman) amendment No. 1537 I believe these alternative fuels will (to amendment No. 1502), to provide for a re- It is also going to mean investment in move us toward energy independence in newable portfolio standard. cellulosic ethanol, acknowledging we the immediate term—not decades from Klobuchar (for Bingaman) amendment No. are not going to have all this ethanol now. I believe we ought to use the En- 1573 (to amendment No. 1537), to provide for based on corn and we are not going to ergy bill before us as an opportunity to a renewable portfolio standard. have just soybean-based biodiesel; that invest in renewable fuels and to make Bingaman (for Klobuchar) amendment No. there are all kinds of possibilities, as them available to every American driv- 1557 (to amendment No. 1502), to establish a national greenhouse gas registry. we move forward, for how we are going er. I believe we should be investing in Kohl amendment No. 1519 (to amendment to get our ethanol. We need to be cre- the farmers and the workers of middle No. 1502), to amend the Sherman Act to ative about that and we need to put the America and not the Middle East. make oil-producing and exporting cartels il- investments in place and put the stand- Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I legal. ards in place. suggest the absence of a quorum. Kohl (for DeMint) amendment No. 1546 (to But what we need, if we are going to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment No. 1502), to provide that legisla- do this, is the pumps on the ground. clerk will call the roll. tion that would increase the national average fuel prices for automobiles is subject to That is why Senator BOND and I have The legislative clerk proceeded to a point of order in the Senate. an amendment to give grants for eth- call the roll. Corker amendment No. 1608 (to amendment anol and biodiesel pumps. It would be Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I No. 1502), to allow clean fuels to meet the re- enough for 1,000 to 2,000 new pumps, ask unanimous consent that the order newable fuel standard. which would nearly double or triple for the quorum call be rescinded. Cardin amendment No. 1520 (to amendment what we have now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without No. 1502), to promote the energy independ- I am also introducing an amendment ence of the United States. objection, it is so ordered. Domenici (for Thune) amendment No. 1609 that would block oil company tactics Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I to keep renewable fuels out of gas sta- (to amendment No. 1502), to provide require- ask unanimous consent that going for- ments for the designation of national inter- tions. I have heard from gas stations in ward, the time be equally divided be- est electric transmission corridors. Minnesota that their franchise con- tween Republicans and Democrats. Cardin amendment No. 1610 (to amendment tracts make it difficult to sell ethanol The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- No. 1502), to provide for the siting, construc- and biodiesel, so many of them can’t jority time has expired. tion, expansion, and operation of liquefied even do it. Here are some examples. Re- natural gas terminals. Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I Collins amendment No. 1615 (to amend- member, these are just dealing with suggest the absence of a quorum. gas stations in which they have fran- ment No. 1502), to provide for the develop- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment and coordination of a comprehensive chise contracts involving the oil com- clerk will call the roll. and integrated U.S. research program that panies: They are not allowed to sell re- The legislative clerk proceeded to assists the people of the United States and newable fuels under the main canopy call the roll. the world to understand, assess, and predict that bears the oil company name. They The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. human-induced and natural processes of abrupt climate change. are not allowed to convert the pumps KLOBUCHAR). The senior Senator from they already have to sell E85 or B20. New Mexico is recognized. AMENDMENT NO. 1628 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 They can’t put up signs to let cus- Mr. DOMENICI. Madam President, I (Purpose: To provide standards for clean tomers know they have renewable fuel ask unanimous consent that the order coal-derived fuels) or how much it costs. for the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. DOMENICI. I ask unanimous That is why I call it the ‘‘Right to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consent that the pending amendment Retail Renewable Fuel.’’ Look what we objection, it is so ordered. be set aside so I can propose an amend- have on the other side. We have these ment numbered 1628. f oil companies. Last year, Exxon made The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without $29 billion in profit—a record—and the ORDER OF BUSINESS objection, it is so ordered. big five oil companies made $120 bil- The clerk will report the amendment. Mr. DOMENICI. Madam President, I lion. Now they are blaming ethanol, The assistant legislative clerk read understand Senator BINGAMAN and I the small amount—these 1,200 pumps as follows: across the country at 170 gas stations— are going to each call up an amendment, and I think it is in order that we The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. DOMEN- they are blaming that for the reason ICI], for Mr. BUNNING, for himself, Mr. have agreed that I would go first and they can’t do anything about their re- DOMENICI, Mr. THUNE, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. fineries. It is outrageous. he second, and then we will arrange ev- CRAIG, proposes an amendment numbered We need to encourage competition. erything with unanimous consent. 1628 to amendment numbered 1502. That is what I am trying to do with the f Mr. DOMENICI. Madam President, I right to retail renewable fuel amend- ask unanimous consent that the read- ment. This amendment would prohibit CONCLUSION OF MORNING ing of the amendment be dispensed oil companies from placing restrictions BUSINESS with. on where and how renewable fuels can The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be sold to gas stations. This will ensure business is closed. objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:44 Jul 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~3\2007NE~2\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 rfrederick on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7805 (The amendment is printed in today’s before the Senate shortly. I oppose the will say: We cannot do coal-to-liquids RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) amendment for a number of reasons we unless we require carbon sequestration. Mr. DOMENICI. Madam President, as will discuss when these proposals are We should remember that we do not re- we resume consideration of the Energy more fully debated. quire carbon sequestration for ethanol bill, I would note to my colleagues that The Bunning-Domenici amendment in this bill. For carbon sequestration, I we have about 120 amendments filed, draws wide support from those in the am concerned about efforts to require and we have 10 amendments pending. field who will be doing the work nec- it and, after all, we have concluded in Additionally, I understand we have a essary to bring those domestic fuels to the base text of the bill before us that number of Members who wish to offer market. This Bunning-Domenici carbon sequestration requires more re- other amendments. I encourage people amendment will establish and mandate search and development. That is true. to come forward and file amendments for just 6 billion gallons of coal-to-liq- I will agree that requiring the same if they wish to do so. uid fuel by 2022, a very large difference greenhouse gas standards for all fuels I understand the Finance Committee in terms of the mandated amount, is a reasonable approach. That is why is working on a major energy package much smaller—22 before and 6 now in we have included the same language in over the next couple of days. I have the amendment before us. That is a re- our amendment. some concerns about what is rumored duction of 15 billion gallons from what The amendment is quite different to be in that package, but I will reserve we offered in the committee. from the one that was received in the my comments and judgment until the This mandate starts in 2016, which is Energy Committee on May 2. It has Senate sees the full product. Addition- the same year the cellulosic energy been written to address the concerns ally, we have a number of large items mandate begins in the base bill. Impor- that arose then and have arisen since. that I am sure Senator BINGAMAN con- tantly, this mandate requires that This amendment represents an effort curs that we have to resolve over the greenhouse gas emissions from coal-to- to ensure that we provide a stable mar- next few days, including the Bingaman liquid fuels be 20 percent better than ket for the first coal-to-liquids plants, RPS amendment, a potential CAFE gasoline—20 percent better than gaso- and if that happens, there is no ques- amendment to the fuel economy lan- line. Again, that is the same standard tion that coal, one of Americas most guage currently in the base text, as as appears in the base bill for cellulosic abundant fuels, will be on its way to well as the debate on the issue of coal- ethanol. In other words, you can’t being a first-rate source of fuel for the to-liquids, which received a great deal make the claim that this 6 billion automobile and related kinds of activi- of attention and debate in the Energy which will be there, this 6 billion gal- ties. Committee and I am sure will receive lons, will harm the atmosphere or There is broad and growing support the same here. greenhouse gases any more than cellu- for reducing our reliance on foreign This bill does some great things in losic ethanol, which we are all advo- sources of energy in affordable and en- the area of biofuels, and it is important cating, and there is so much pressure vironmentally sound ways. Coal is our to the Senate that we take action on to get it done and so much almost awe most abundant and affordable fossil re- improving the fuel efficiency of our ve- that it is going to get done and how source. I do believe that technology hicles. This is a win for the diversifica- great it will be. It will have the same will continue to make coal cleaner and tion of fuels we use, and it is a win for effect as this is going to have on the that this amendment further estab- saving energy, but we must act to in- air. lishes the path forward. crease our domestic energy supply at There are many ways to provide the Madam President, I ask unanimous the same time, especially if we can and incentives for these alternative fuels. consent that Senator MARTINEZ be especially if we have energy. That is One that has been proven to work is to added as a cosponsor of the Bunning one of the reasons I worked so hard to provide a reliable market for the prod- amendment. pass the Gulf of Mexico Energy Secu- ucts. We have experience with this ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rity Act, and that is one reason I sup- proach on ethanol, and I have not been objection, it is so ordered. port the Bunning amendment which I presented with a reason to believe it The Senator from New Mexico. have introduced which will be before will not work for other fuels. Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I the Senate on coal-to-liquids. While In terms of the merits of coal-to-liq- ask unanimous consent that the Senator BUNNING could not be here this uid fuels, there are many. Unlike cellu- amendment Senator DOMENICI just afternoon, we all know of his advocacy losic ethanol, this has been commer- called up be set aside at this point. on this issue. It is important that the cially demonstrated in other countries; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without topic of coal-to-liquids be addressed be- now we need to do it here in the United objection, it is so ordered. fore the Senate. I understand that, pro- States. Unlike cellulosic ethanol, it AMENDMENT NO. 1614 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 vided there is time—and I think there can be moved in existing pipes and used (Purpose: To establish a program to provide certainly should be—Senator BUNNING in existing vehicles. Coal-to-liquid fuel loans for projects to produce syngas from will speak on this amendment tomor- coal and other feedstocks while simulta- will reduce the emissions of sulfur di- neously reducing greenhouse gas emissions row, as I indicated, if at all possible. oxide, nitrous oxide, particulate mat- and reliance of the United States on petro- We have developed this legislation. ter, and other pollutants when com- leum and natural gas) This is not the first time the issue of pared to conventional fuels, and coal- Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I coal-to-liquids has come up. On May 2, to-liquid fuel will create an investment call up amendment 1614 on behalf of we considered an amendment in the in rural communities, good-paying jobs Senator TESTER, Senator BYRD, Sen- Energy and Natural Resources Com- for Americans, and cheaper energy for ator SALAZAR, Senator ROCKEFELLER, mittee to provide identical treatment American consumers. Senator BINGAMAN, Senator LANDRIEU, of coal-to-liquids as that provided for As we move forward with the consid- and Senator WEBB. cellulosic ethanol. Senator Thomas, eration of coal-to-liquid amendments, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The from Wyoming, and Senator BUNNING there are some points about this par- clerk will report the amendment. offered an amendment to mandate 21 ticular one I would like to point out. The assistant legislative clerk read billion gallons of coal-to-liquids by the First, the program is entirely sepa- as follows: year 2022. I supported them. But the rate and will not compete with the The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. BINGA- amendment failed by the slimmest of biofuels program. MAN], for himself, Mr. TESTER, Mr. BYRD, Mr. margins—a 12-to-11 vote in the com- Second, the mandate is only one- ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SALAZAR, Ms. LANDRIEU mittee. Since that markup, for over a sixth the size of the renewable fuel and Mr. WEBB, proposes an amendment num- month there has been an effort to mandate. bered 1614 to amendment numbered 1502. reach out and negotiate a middle Third, only coal-to-liquid fuel that Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I ground on the issue of coal-to-liquids. I can meet the same life cycle green- ask unanimous consent that the read- regret that those discussions ended house standard as biofuels will be eligi- ing of the amendment be dispensed without agreement. ble for the program. with. Let me be clear: I do not support the There will be much we disagree on as The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Tester amendment that may come up we consider the issue more fully. Many objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7806 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2007 (The amendment is printed in the Act to require utilities to offer net me- homes where it is needed to help run RECORD of Friday, June 15, 2007, under tering to their customers and to re- the neighbors’ air conditioners and ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) quire the Federal Energy Regulatory other appliances. This provides more Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I Commission to establish interconnec- power to the grid just when the grid am not going to speak about the tion standards for small electricity needs it—on sunny days. amendment at this point or about the generators to connect to the grid. The Clinton-Sanders amendment Bunning amendment Senator DOMENICI The amendment would accomplish would provide for a very conservative described in general terms. But this is many of our shared goals all at once. It Federal minimum standard for net me- a very important issue. It is one we would help people to lower their elec- tering to encourage more electricity spent time on in our Energy Com- tric bills, it would help to stabilize the generation from renewables, such as mittee markup. It is one we clearly electricity grid by ensuring less reli- solar panels and other distributed gen- need to resolve here on the Senate ance on central generating plants, it eration technologies. More specifically, floor and allow Senators to express would help to address environmental the amendment specifies, among other their views on the issue. concerns, and it would even be good for things, that customers shall be cred- I know Senator TESTER was hoping to the utilities by cutting down on their ited for excess electricity generation be here to speak on the amendment load during hot summer days—a load from solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, possibly later today but, if not, then that is usually met with increasingly anaerobic digesters, landfill gas, and tomorrow. I know he will want to expensive natural gas. fuel cells, up to 2 megawatts. Net me- speak both about his amendment and I want to quickly talk about what tering must be offered to customers about the Bunning amendment, and I net metering is before I go any further, until the distributed generation capac- will plan to do the same. and for the sake of my colleagues who ity is at least 4 percent of a utility’s I yield the floor and suggest the ab- would prefer to hear it directly from peak load, and States may adopt more sence of a quorum. the Department of Energy’s mouth as aggressive net metering provisions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The opposed to mine, I will quote directly As my colleagues know, many States clerk will call the roll. from the DOE’s Web site: have moved forward on net metering, The assistant legislative clerk pro- Net metering programs serve as an impor- and as I have mentioned, our amend- ceed to call the roll. tant incentive in consumer investment in re- ment would in no way hamper a State’s Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask newable energy generation. Net metering en- ability to move forward even more ag- unanimous consent that the order for ables customers to use their own generation gressively. Today, 41 States have some the quorum call be rescinded. to offset their consumption over a billing pe- sort of net metering standards or pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. riod by allowing their electric meters to turn grams, but a modest national net me- WHITEHOUSE). Without objection, it is backwards when they generate electricity in tering standard would create a level excess of their demand. so ordered. playing field, encourage greater com- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I had That is, again, from the DOE’s Web petition, and accelerate the deploy- hoped to call up an amendment that site. The Department of Energy goes ment of solar and other distributed Senator CLINTON filed this afternoon on on to note: generation technologies. behalf of herself, myself, Senator Net metering is a low-cost, easily adminis- Vermont passed a net metering law LEAHY, and Senator CANTWELL, but I tered method of encouraging customer in- in 1998, and as of July 2006, over 200 understand that laying aside the pend- vestment in renewable energy technologies. Vermont solar projects, wind projects, It increases the value of the electricity pro- ing amendment may not be an option. and methane digesters were feeding As such, I ask unanimous consent to be duced by renewable generation and allows customers to bank their energy and use it in electricity into the grid. New Mexico recognized to speak about the amend- a different time than it is produced, giving has an aggressive net metering stand- ment we filed. customers more flexibility and allowing ard in place, as does Colorado, New Jer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without them to maximize the value of their produc- sey, and California. objection, it is so ordered. tion. Providers, i.e. utilities, may also ben- In closing, as we work to wrap things Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, as we efit from net metering because when cus- up this week, I hope we can send a continue to work our way through the tomers are producing electricity during peak clear message that every single house- periods, the system load factor is improved. Energy bill, I ask my colleagues for hold and business across this country their support in doing everything we Again, that is a quote from the De- should be given the opportunity to be possibly can to remove the ridiculous partment of Energy. To summarize net part of solving our energy challenges. barriers people face when they try to metering, let me make the following Adoption of the Clinton-Sanders net install renewable electricity genera- points: Net metering allows an elec- metering amendment will send such a tion on their homes and businesses. As tricity customer to send electricity signal. we all know, there are disagreements back to the grid when generating more Mr. President, I ask that the Clinton about some aspects of our energy pol- than she or he is utilizing. So if you amendment be set aside, and I suggest icy, but it only seems to make sense to are producing more than you need, it the absence of a quorum. me that we should all rally around giv- goes back into the grid. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing individuals an opportunity to make Net metering promotes wider use of clerk will call the roll. a meaningful contribution toward solv- renewables, especially at the residen- The legislative clerk proceeded to ing our energy challenges. This is ex- tial level because credit is given for en- call the roll. actly what the Clinton-Sanders net me- ergy produced. In other words, every Mr. BINGAMAN. I ask unanimous tering amendment does. It empowers homeowner in America can become a consent the order for the quorum call citizens of our country to help provide producer and earn credit for what they be rescinded. for the energy our country needs. produce. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Unfortunately, today, many millions Net metering advances energy secu- objection, it is so ordered. of people want the opportunity to do rity by helping to stabilize the grid. Mr. BINGAMAN. I ask unanimous their part, but they are blocked by Net metering empowers Americans to consent that on Tuesday, June 19, when unneeded barriers. The language we help meet the Nation’s energy needs. the Senate resumes H.R. 6 following have authored, which is supported by a Perhaps an example would make it morning business, there be up to 21⁄2 wide range of groups, including the clearer. Imagine a sunny day and a hours of debate prior to a vote in rela- Solar Energy Industries Association, homeowner’s solar photovoltaic panels tion to Bunning amendment No. 1628 Alaska Wilderness League, U.S. PIRG, on the roof are generating more elec- and Tester amendment No. 1614, to run Greenpeace, Public Citizen, Friends of tricity than the homeowner needs to concurrently, with the time equally di- the Earth, Union of Concerned Sci- power all of her appliances. Where does vided and controlled between Senators entists, the League of Conservation the excess electricity go? It flows back Bunning and Tester or their designees; Voters, and the Center for American through the electric meter, spinning it that the Senate recess from 12:30 to 2:15 Progress Action Fund, would amend backwards, and out to the wires on the p.m. for the respective party con- the Public Utility Regulatory Policies street and down the street to other ferences; that upon reconvening at 2:15

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BINGAMAN and Ranking Member upon disposition of that amendment, Had the Department followed DOMENICI, for reporting versions of there be 2 minutes of debate prior to a through and created NET Guard, I be- DRIVE Act provisions out of that com- vote in relation to Tester amendment lieve it could have played a significant mittee in May. And I know my fellow No. 1614, with no amendment in order role in alleviating the chaos, confusion, DRIVE Act cosponsors are as gratified to either of the above amendments and suffering after Hurricane Katrina. as I am that Chairman BINGAMAN and prior to the vote; that upon disposition Had NET Guard been properly imple- 62 other Senators voted Tuesday to of the Tester amendment, the Senate mented, there would have been teams adopt the DRIVE Act’s original oil sav- then debate consecutively the fol- of volunteers with expertise ready to ings requirement as part of this Energy lowing amendments listed below and mobilize instantly to tackle technical bill. that the debate time on each be limited challenges in the wake of the storm. During the debate preceding Tues- to 30 minutes equally divided and con- Indeed, on an ad hoc basis, companies day’s vote, Senator DOMENICI said that trolled in the usual form with no and individuals with technology exper- Congress should not abdicate its re- amendment in order to any of the tise did come forward to assist the suf- sponsibility to spell out the policies amendments enumerated below; that fering. I can only imagine how effec- that the Federal Government will use upon the use or yielding back of all tive these efforts might have been had to achieve the oil savings targets that time with respect to the amendments NET Guard been in place. now are part of this Energy bill. I could listed below, the Senate proceed to Since my meeting with Secretary not agree more. That is why my DRIVE vote in relation to the amendments in Chertoff in 2005, my staff and I have Act cosponsors are back here today to boost the Energy bill’s transportation the order listed; that there be 2 min- been given one excuse after another for electrification provisions up to their utes of debate equally divided and con- delaying implementation of NET Guard. I have been promised briefings original DRIVE Act strength. trolled prior to each vote; and that Once restored to its original that never happen and reports that after the first vote in this sequence, strength, the DRIVE Act’s electrifica- never materialize. At the outset, I was the remaining votes be 10 minutes in tion program will give the Federal willing to accept some delay, but that duration: The listed amendments are Government a vital tool that will take time has passed. Kohl amendment No. 1519, Thune this Nation a considerable distance to- We know that it is only a matter of amendment No. 1609, and Cardin ward the oil savings targets that the time before there is another crisis that amendment No. 1610. Senate adopted on Tuesday. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without will put American communities and Currently, our transportation sector objection, it is so ordered. their critical communication networks runs on oil. That is the problem the f at risk. Further delay is unacceptable. Senate is trying to solve with this En- Out of options, I reluctantly feel that MORNING BUSINESS ergy bill. We are passing a law in order I must put a hold on the nomination of to move our transportation sector off Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask Dennis Schrader who has been nomi- of oil, in part by moving it onto alter- unanimous consent that there now be a nated by President Bush to serve as native fuels. In expanding the use of period of morning business with Sen- Deputy Administrator for National various alternative fuels, we should not ators permitted to speak therein for up Preparedness, until the NET Guard overlook our own existing electrical to 10 minutes each. Program is up and running nationwide. grid. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It gives me no pleasure to place this Most electricity generation in this objection, it is so ordered. hold and I do so grudgingly. country is fueled by domestically f I recognize the importance of the po- mined coal. A substantial amount of sition of Deputy Administrator for Na- NOMINATION HOLD electricity generation in this country tional Preparedness, but the position is fueled by uranium mined in the Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, more didn’t even exist for the first 4 years United States or Canada. While only a than 30 months ago, prior to his con- after the Department of Homeland Se- small amount of electricity is gen- firmation as Secretary of the Depart- curity was created; it was just created erated in the U.S. using renewable ment of Homeland Security, Michael in March. Since then, Mr. Corey sources such as solar and geothermal Chertoff told me in my office that if Grouber has served as Acting Deputy energy, we know we can increase that confirmed he would move expeditiously Administrator, so delaying Mr. amount substantially. Only 2 percent to implement the National Emergency Schrader’s confirmation while the of the electricity generated in this Technology Guard—NET Guard—Pro- long-overdue Net Guard Program is put country is generated using oil. gram. Unfortunately, Secretary in place will not leave the office So the more that we use electricity Chertoff has failed to honor this leaderless. Mr. Corey Grouber has ex- to power our cars, trucks, trains, and pledge. tensive experinace at FEMA, so he can ships, the more we will be using domes- The idea of NET Guard was born in manage for a little longer while the tic energy sources, and the less depend- the aftermath of 9/11, when a number of NET Guard Program is established. Un- ent we will be on oil. Fortunately, the communications and technology com- fortunately, I see no evidence that the technology is now available to allow us panies told me they wanted to help Secretary intends to uphold his pledge to plug in our cars at night, when ex- New York City when it was attacked— to me, and until he does, I will keep my isting powerplants are underused and and there was no system for using their hold on Mr. Schrader’s nomination. electricity is especially cheap, so that volunteers. Then-Senator George Allen I hope DHS will quickly begin to during the day, the cars run largely on and I moved on a bipartisan basis to take action so I can remove this hold battery power. And the technology is support a program, called NET Guard, and Mr. Schrader’s nomination can now available to allow trucks to plug that would ensure that volunteers with move through the Senate. in at truck stops—and ships to plug in technology expertise could be fully uti- f at ports—so that they don’t use oil to lized in future crises. These teams of run their on-board systems when DRIVE ACT local volunteers with science and tech- they’re stationary. nology expertise would be vital in as- Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I The founder of a U.S. company called sisting our communities in responding rise today in support of amendment A123 testified before my global warm- to attacks on communications net- No. 1572, the DRIVE Electric amending subcommittee in May about dura- works or recovering from natural dis- ment. Senator SALAZAR is the sponsor. ble, safe, light-weight, high-capacity asters. Congress authorized the estab- Senators BAYH, BROWNBACK, COLEMAN, batteries his company has developed lishment of NET Guard 5 years ago, in KLOBUCHAR, SMITH, CLINTON, ALEX- for vehicle use. He is using that tech- the Homeland Security Act of 2002. ANDER, BIDEN, and I are cosponsors. nology to convert hybrid vehicles into

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7808 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2007 plug-in hybrids today. He drives such a high efficiency on-board and off-board serving with a number of medical asso- car every day. It gets 150 miles to the charging components; high power and ciations. For 28 years he provided key gallon. The electricity that it takes to energy-efficient drive-train systems for leadership for the San Bernardino drive the vehicle 40 miles costs about passenger and commercial vehicles and County Medical Society, the California one-tenth as much as it costs to drive for nonroad vehicles; control system Medical Association, and the American the same distance on gasoline. I under- development and power-train develop- Medical Association. He served as the stand that General Motors believes it ment and integration; application of speaker for the California Medical As- can start selling such plug-in hybrid nano-materials technology, and use of sociation’s house of delegates, and as vehicles to American consumers within smart vehicle and grid interconnection chair for the California delegation to the next 2 years. devices and software. the American Medical Association. He At the same hearing in May, the head The amendment also would direct the also served as chair of the California of global research at General Electric Energy Department to evaluate the Medical Association’s finance com- testified that the company had already benefits of plug-in electric drive tech- mittee, and vice chair of the California developed a hybrid electric locomotive. nology, by creating testing programs Medical Association’s hospital medical Even if you count the pollution from to assess the full potential of benefits staff section. the powerplants—including coal-fired in terms of reducing criteria air pollut- Dr. Bangasser was also the recipient powerplants—used to charge a plug-in ant emissions, energy use, and petro- of numerous prestigious awards and hybrid or fully electric vehicle, or to leum consumption. honors. He received the Nicholas P. run an idling truck or ship, powering The amendment also would establish Krikes, M.D. Award for Outstanding these vehicles with electricity releases a nationwide education program for Contributions to the San Bernardino far, far less pollution into the environ- electric drive transportation tech- County Medical Society, the American ment than powering them with oil nology, including financial assistance Medical Association Pride in the Pro- does. to create new university-level degree fessions Award, Riverside County Med- The underlying bill contains some programs for needed engineers, sup- ical Association’s Outstanding Con- language to help accelerate the deploy- porting student plug-in hybrid electric tribution to Organized Medicine ment of these electrification tech- vehicle competitions, and other edu- Award, the California Medical Associa- nologies in the transportation sector. cational efforts. tion Young Physician’s Joseph Boyle Finally, the amendment would up- The DRIVE Electric amendment would Young at Heart Award, the James C. date the fleet acquisition program es- strengthen those provisions substan- MacLaggan, M.D. Political Action tablished under the Energy Policy Act tially. There is broad, bipartisan sup- Award, and the Medical Board of Cali- of 1992 to assure that fleet operators port here in the Senate for strength- fornia’s Physician Humanitarian subject to that law can choose electric ening them. There is no reason not to Award. drive transportation technologies, in- strengthen them. While serving in each of his varied cluding hybrid electric vehicles, for Here is what the DRIVE Electric capacities, Dr. Bangasser also found amendment would do: The DRIVE Elec- compliance. I believe this amendment is exactly the time to serve as the team physician tric amendment would expand the Ad- the kind of commonsense, win-win, bi- for the San Bernardino Valley College vanced Transportation Technology partisan measure that the American football team for 22 years. San Program in section 245 of H.R. 6 and people like to see coming out of Con- Bernardino Valley College honored him augment the Energy Storage Competi- gress. I respectfully ask that my col- for these years of service and awarded tiveness Program in section 244 of H.R. leagues support the DRIVE Electric him its Distinguished Service Award in 6. amendment. 1999. More specifically, the DRIVE Elec- Dr. Ron Bangasser will be remem- tric amendment would expand the f bered for all that he did to make his near-term vehicle technology deploy- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS community and this country a better ment program in the underlying bill by place to live. His was a life well lived.∑ adding a revolving loan program. This f will maximize the effectiveness of the IN MEMORIAM: DR. RON program in stimulating the installa- BANGASSER MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT tion of technologies to reduce petro- ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my Messages from the President of the leum use and cut emissions. In addi- colleagues to join me in recognizing United States were communicated to tion, the amendment sets forth types the lifetime of achievement and com- the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his of projects—including port, truck stop munity leadership of Dr. Ron secretaries. and airport electrification—that will Bangasser. Dr. Bangasser passed away f qualify for the program. in Redlands on May 2, 2007. EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED The amendment includes a program Born on January 25, 1950, in Freeport, to remove barriers for existing and new IL, Ron Bangasser served the Inland As in executive session the Presiding applications of electric drive and hy- Empire, his State and our Nation as a Officer laid before the Senate messages brid transportation technologies. It physician and advocate for health and from the President of the United would establish an electricity usage wellness. After completing medical States submitting sundry nominations program to increase the understanding school at Chicago Medical School, Dr. which were referred to the appropriate of and management of the electricity Bangasser trained at San Bernardino committees. grid as a source of power for the trans- County Medical Center in southern (The nominations received today are portation sector. California, later served at St. Luke’s printed at the end of the Senate pro- The amendment would also direct the Presbyterian Hospital in Milwaukee, ceedings.) Energy Department and the Environ- and with the Navy Diving Medical Offi- f mental Protection Agency to develop cer’s Training School. Most recently, MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE information on the grid-side of electric he was a physician with the Beaver At 2:04 p.m., a message from the drive technology. It would authorize Medical Group in Inland Southern Cali- House of Representatives, delivered by grants for electric utilities to promote fornia, where he served as medical di- Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, customer programs for load manage- rector and director of external affairs. announced that the House has passed ment and off-peak use. He also served as the chief of staff at the following bills, in which it requests While the underlying bill would allow nearby Redlands Community Hospital. the concurrence of the Senate: for basic and applied energy storage re- In 1986, Dr. Bangasser founded the Paul search, the DRIVE Electric amendment F. Bangasser Wound Care Center at H.R. 2638. An act making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for would establish an electric drive trans- Redlands Community Hospital, named the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and portation research and development after and dedicated to his father. for other purposes. program. That program would address Dr. Bangasser was a tremendous ad- H.R. 2642. An act making appropriations additional research needs, including: vocate for patients and physicians, for military construction, the Department of

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A communication from the Dep- ham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission on Armed Services. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Act (36 U.S.C. 101 note), the Republican EC–2295. A communication from the Under Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- Leader re-appoints Mr. LAHOOD of Illi- Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, nois to the Abraham Lincoln Bicenten- nology and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled nial Commission. ant to law, a report relative to the Depart- ‘‘Closure of the 2007 Gulf of Mexico Deep- The message further announced that ment’s inventory of non-inherently govern- Water Grouper Fishery’’ (RIN0648–XA46) re- pursuant to section 5(a) of the Abra- mental activities during fiscal year 2006; to ceived on June 14, 2007; to the Committee on the Committee on Armed Services. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission EC–2296. A communication from the Assist- EC–2306. A communication from the Regu- Act (36 U.S.C. 101 note), and the order ant Secretary for Export Administration, lations Coordinator, Center for Medicare and of the House of January 4, 2007, the Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- Medicaid Services, Department of Health Speaker appoints the following Mem- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant ber of the House of Representatives to to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial ment to General Order No. 3: Expansion of 506 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Im- Commission: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. the General Order and Addition of Certain provement, and Modernization Act of 2003— The message also announced that Persons’’ (RIN0694–AD99) received on June Limitation on Charges for Services Fur- 14, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- nished by Medicare Participating Inpatient pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b), and the ing, and Urban Affairs. Hospitals to Individuals Eligible for Care order of the House of January 4, 2007, EC–2297. A communication from the Sec- Purchased by Indian Health Programs’’ the Speaker appoints the following retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- (RIN0917–AA02) received on June 15, 2007; to Members of the House of Representa- ant to law, a six-month periodic report on the Committee on Finance. tives to the House Commission on Con- the national emergency with respect to the EC–2307. A communication from the Chief gressional Mailing Standards: Mr. Western Balkans that was declared in Execu- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, tive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001; to the Com- CAPUANO of Massachusetts, Chairman; Internal Revenue Service, Department of mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Mr. SHERMAN of California; Mr. DAVIS fairs. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Guid- of Alabama; Mr. EHLERS of Michigan; EC–2298. A communication from the In- ance to Clarify the Treatment of Certain Mr. PRICE of Georgia; and Mr. MCCAR- terim President and Chief Executive Officer, Distributions Under IRC Section (897)(h)(1)’’ THY of California. Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, (Notice 2007–55) received on June 15, 2007; to transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- f the Committee on Finance. tled ‘‘2006 Statement on System of Internal EC–2308. A communication from the Chief MEASURES PLACED ON THE Controls of the Federal Home Loan Bank of of the Publications and Regulations Branch, CALENDAR Indianapolis’’; to the Committee on Banking, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Housing, and Urban Affairs. Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, The following bills were read the first EC–2299. A communication from the Chair- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clarification and second times by unanimous con- man, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve and Modification of Rev. Proc. 2005–66’’ (No- sent, and placed on the calendar: System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tice 2007–44) received on June 15, 2007; to the H.R. 2638. An act making appropriations Board’s Annual Report for calendar year Committee on Finance. for the Department of Homeland Security for 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, EC–2309. A communication from the Gen- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and and Urban Affairs. eral Counsel, Department of the Treasury, for other purposes. EC–2300. A communication from the Under transmitting, the report of a draft bill that H.R. 2642. An act making appropriations Secretary (Industry and Security), Depart- intends to modernize the Treasury Tax and for military construction, the Department of ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Loan statute; to the Committee on Finance. to law, a report relative to the Department’s Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for f the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and intent to impose new foreign-policy based for other purposes. export controls; to the Committee on Bank- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. f EC–2301. A communication from the Chair- The following reports of committees man and President, Export-Import Bank of were submitted: MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME the United States, transmitting, pursuant to By Mr. DORGAN, from the Committee on The following bill was read the first law, a report relative to transactions involv- Indian Affairs, without amendment and with time: ing U.S. exports to Panama including the a preamble: S.J. Res. 4. A joint resolution to acknowl- S. 1639. A bill to provide for comprehensive sale of six Boeing 737–800 passenger aircraft; edge a long history of official depredations immigration reform and for other purposes. to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. and ill-conceived policies by the United f EC–2302. A communication from the Direc- States Government regarding Indian tribes tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant behalf of the United States (Rept. No. 110– COMMUNICATIONS to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Atlan- 83). The following communications were tic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic By Mr. BYRD, from the Committee on Ap- laid before the Senate, together with Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Temporary Rule; propriations, without amendment: accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Inseason Retention Limit Adjustment’’ S. 1644. An original bill making appropria- (RIN0648–XA57) received on June 14, 2007; to tions for the Department of Homeland Secu- uments, and were referred as indicated: the Committee on Commerce, Science, and rity for the fiscal year ending September 30, EC–2292. A communication from the Execu- Transportation. 2008, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 110– tive Director, Commodity Futures Trading EC–2303. A communication from the Dep- 84). Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory By Mr. REED, from the Committee on Ap- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules Relating Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- propriations, without amendment: to Permissible Uses of Official Seal’’ (72 FR ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, S. 1645. An original bill making appropria- 29246) received on June 13, 2007; to the Com- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tions for military construction, the Depart- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- ‘‘Temporary Rule to Extend Interim Meas- ment of Veterans Affairs, and related agen- estry. ures to Reduce Overfishing of Atlantic Sea cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, EC–2293. A communication from the Under Scallops in the 2007 Fishing Year by Modi- 2008, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 110– Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- fying the Elephant Trunk Access Area Man- 85). nology and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- agement Measures’’ (RIN0648–AV05) received By Mr. LEVIN, from the Committee on ant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on Ac- on June 14, 2007; to the Committee on Com- Armed Services, with an amendment in the tivities and Programs for Countering Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation. nature of a substitute: liferation and NBC Terrorism’’; to the Com- EC–2304. A communication from the Dep- S. 1606. A bill to provide for the establish- mittee on Armed Services. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory ment of a comprehensive policy on the care EC–2294. A communication from the Acting Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- and management of wounded warriors in Deputy, Office of Legislative Affairs, Depart- ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, order to facilitate and enhance their care, re- ment of the Navy, transmitting, pursuant to pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled habilitation, physical evaluation, transition

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from care by the Department of Defense to membrance for Murder Victims; to the Com- S. 558 care by the Department of Veterans Affairs, mittee on the Judiciary. At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the and transition from military service to civil- By Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself and ian life, and for other purposes. Mr. REID): name of the Senator from North Da- f S. Res. 238. A resolution amending Senate kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- Resolution 458 (98th Congress) to allow the sponsor of S. 558, a bill to provide par- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Secretary of the Senate to adjust the sala- ity between health insurance coverage JOINT RESOLUTIONS ries of employees who are placed on the pay- of mental health benefits and benefits The following bills and joint resolu- roll of the Senate, under the direction of the for medical and surgical services. tions were introduced, read the first Secretary, as a result of the death or res- S. 573 and second times by unanimous con- ignation of a Senator; considered and agreed to. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the sent, and referred as indicated: By Mr. BROWN: By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. S. Con. Res. 38. A concurrent resolution name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. SPECTER): recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1639. A bill to provide for comprehensive Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 573, a bill to amend the Federal Food, immigration reform and for other purposes; 1989 and that their physical, political, and Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public read the first time. economic security should be safeguarded by Health Service Act to improve the pre- By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. COR- the Government of the Republic of India and vention, diagnosis, and treatment of NYN, Mr. KOHL, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE): the state government of Jammu and Kash- heart disease, stroke, and other cardio- S. 1640. A bill to amend chapter 13 of title mir; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel vascular diseases in women. hull design protection), to clarify the defini- f S. 579 tions of a hull and a deck; to the Committee ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS on the Judiciary. At the request of Mr. REID, the name By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself and Mr. S. 83 of the Senator from Texas (Mr. COR- BAUCUS): At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the NYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 579, S. 1641. A bill to amend Public Law 87–383 name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. a bill to amend the Public Health Serv- to reauthorize appropriations to promote the BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ice Act to authorize the Director of the conservation of migratory waterfowl and to 83, a bill to provide increased rail offset or prevent the serious loss of impor- National Institute of Environmental tant wetland and other waterfowl habitat es- transportation security. Health Sciences to make grants for the sential to the preservation of migratory wa- S. 161 development and operation of research terfowl, and for other purposes; to the Com- At the request of Mr. THUNE, the centers regarding environmental fac- mittee on Environment and Public Works. name of the Senator from Montana tors that may be related to the eti- By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor ology of breast cancer. ENZI, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. of S. 161, a bill to amend title 38, DODD, Mrs. CLINTON, Mrs. MURRAY, S. 593 Mr. OBAMA, Mr. REED, and Mr. SAND- United States Code, to provide for an- At the request of Mr. BURR, the name ERS): nual cost-of-living adjustments to be S. 1642. A bill to extend the authorization made automatically by law each year of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. SMITH) of programs under the Higher Education Act in the rates of disability compensation was added as a cosponsor of S. 593, a of 1965, and for other purposes; to the Com- for veterans with service-connected bill to amend the Public Health Serv- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and disabilities and the rates of dependency ice Act to establish a grant program to Pensions. and indemnity compensation for sur- provide supportive services in perma- By Mr. DOMENICI: nent supportive housing for chronically S. 1643. A bill to establish the Reclamation vivors of certain service-connected dis- Water Settlements Fund, and for other pur- abled veterans. homeless individuals, and for other poses; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. S. 430 purposes. By Mr. BYRD: At the request of Mr. BOND, the name S. 625 S. 1644. An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Secu- of the Senator from Minnesota (Mr. At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the rity for the fiscal year ending September 30, COLEMAN) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Minnesota 2008, and for other purposes; from the Com- S. 430, a bill to amend title 10, United (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- mittee on Appropriations; placed on the cal- States Code, to enhance the national sponsor of S. 625, a bill to protect the endar. defense through empowerment of the public health by providing the Food By Mr. REED: Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Drug Administration with certain S. 1645. An original bill making appropria- and the enhancement of the functions tions for military construction, the Depart- authority to regulate tobacco products. ment of Veterans Affairs, and related agen- of the National Guard Bureau, and for S. 721 cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, other purposes. 2008, and for other purposes; from the Com- S. 442 At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name mittee on Appropriations; placed on the cal- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. endar. names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. EN- OBAMA) and the Senator from Oregon 721, a bill to allow travel between the SIGN): S. 1646. A bill to amend the Food Security (Mr. WYDEN) were added as cosponsors United States and Cuba. Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agri- of S. 442, a bill to provide for loan re- S. 773 culture to make cost-share and incentive payment for prosecutors and public de- payments for innovative fuels management fenders. At the request of Mr. WARNER, the conservation practices, including prescribed name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 450 grazing management on private grazing land (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the and practices that complement commensu- sor of S. 773, a bill to amend the Inter- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. rate public land, to prevent the occurrence nal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Fed- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. and spread of, and damages caused by, eral civilian and military retirees to wildfires fueled by invasive species; to the 450, a bill to amend title XVIII of the pay health insurance premiums on a Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Social Security Act to repeal the medi- pretax basis and to allow a deduction Forestry. care outpatient rehabilitation therapy for TRICARE supplemental premiums. f caps. S. 777 SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND S. 557 SENATE RESOLUTIONS At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the The following concurrent resolutions name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. name of the Senator from Pennsyl- and Senate resolutions were read, and ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. vania (Mr. SPECTER) was added as a co- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: 557, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- sponsor of S. 777, a bill to repeal the By Mr. CORNYN: enue Code of 1986 to make permanent imposition of withholding on certain S. Res. 237. A resolution supporting the the depreciation classification of mo- payments made to vendors by govern- goals and ideals of a National Day of Re- torsports entertainment complexes. ment entities.

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S. 1451 achieve internationally recognized S. 1239 At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, goals in the treatment and prevention At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, the names of the Senator from Rhode of HIV/AIDS and other major diseases the name of the Senator from Georgia Island (Mr. REED), the Senator from and the reduction of maternal and (Mr. ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) and the Sen- child mortality by improving human of S. 1239, a bill to amend the Internal ator from North Dakota (Mr. DORGAN) health care capacity and improving re- Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new were added as cosponsors of S. 1451, a tention of medical health professionals markets tax credit through 2013, and bill to encourage the development of in sub-Saharan Africa, and for other for other purposes. coordinated quality reforms to improve purposes. S. 1260 health care delivery and reduce the S. 860 At the request of Mr. CARPER, the cost of care in the health care system. At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. S. 1455 name of the Senator from California CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor 1260, a bill to protect information re- the names of the Senator from Rhode of S. 860, a bill to amend title XIX of lating to consumers, to require notice Island (Mr. REED) and the Senator from the Social Security Act to permit of security breaches, and for other pur- Montana (Mr. TESTER) were added as States the option to provide Medicaid poses. cosponsors of S. 1455, a bill to provide coverage for low-income individuals in- S. 1277 for the establishment of a health infor- fected with HIV. At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- mation technology and privacy system. braska, the name of the Senator from S 1500 S. 901 . Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON) was added as a At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the cosponsor of S. 1277, a bill to amend name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. name of the Senator from North Caro- title XVIII of the Social Security Act lina (Mrs. DOLE) was added as a cospon- BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of S. to clarify the treatment of payment 901, a bill to amend the Public Health sor of S. 1500, a bill to support democ- under the Medicare program for clin- Service Act to provide additional au- racy and human rights in Zimbabwe, ical laboratory tests furnished by crit- thorizations of appropriations for the and for other purposes. ical access hospitals. health centers program under section S. 1509 330 of such Act. S. 1295 At the request of Mr. MARTINEZ, the At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the name of the Senator from North Caro- S. 903 name of the Senator from Oklahoma lina (Mrs. DOLE) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor sor of S. 1509, a bill to improve United name of the Senator from New Mexico of S. 1295, a bill to amend the African States hurricane forecasting, moni- (Mr. DOMENICI) was added as a cospon- Development Foundation Act to toring, and warning capabilities, and sor of S. 903, a bill to award a Congres- change the name of the Foundation, for other purposes. sional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad modify the administrative authorities S. 1535 Yunus, in recognition of his contribu- of the Foundation, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, tions to the fight against global pov- poses. the name of the Senator from New Jer- erty. S. 1382 sey (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a co- S. 912 At the request of Mr. REID, the sponsor of S. 1535, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, names of the Senator from Indiana Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the the name of the Senator from South (Mr. BAYH) and the Senator from Ne- Foreign Trade Zones Act to simplify Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a braska (Mr. HAGEL) were added as co- the tax and eliminate the drawback fee cosponsor of S. 912, a bill to amend the sponsors of S. 1382, a bill to amend the on certain distilled spirits used in non- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex- Public Health Service Act to provide beverage products manufactured in a pand the incentives for the construc- the establishment of an Amyotrophic United States foreign trade zone for do- tion and renovation of public schools. Lateral Sclerosis Registry. mestic use and export. S. 970 S. 1407 S. 1551 At the request of Mr. SMITH, the At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the name of the Senator from South Caro- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. names of the Senator from New Jersey lina (Mr. DEMINT) was added as a co- CRAPO) was withdrawn as a cosponsor (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Senator from sponsor of S. 970, a bill to impose sanc- of S. 1407, a bill to amend the Internal Iowa (Mr. HARKIN) were added as co- tions on Iran and on other countries for Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily sponsors of S. 1551, a bill to amend the assisting Iran in developing a nuclear provide a shorter recovery period for Public Health Service Act with respect program, and for other purposes. the depreciation of certain systems in- to making progress toward the goal of S. 991 stalled in nonresidential and residen- eliminating tuberculosis, and for other At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the tial rental buildings. purposes. name of the Senator from Rhode Island At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the S. 1618 (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Colorado At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the sponsor of S. 991, a bill to establish the (Mr. ALLARD) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad of S. 1407, supra. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. Foundation under the authorities of S. 1418 1618, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Mutual Educational and Cultural At the request of Mr. DODD, the name enue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for Exchange Act of 1961. of the Senator from Massachusetts the production of a cellulosic biofuel.

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RES. 178 BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of other public purposes are maintained At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the amendment No. 1510 intended to be pro- and utilized for the purposes for which name of the Senator from Vermont posed to H.R. 6, a bill to reduce our Na- they were conveyed; to the Committee (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor tion’s dependency on foreign oil by in- on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- of S. Res. 178, a resolution expressing vesting in clean, renewable, and alter- tation. the sympathy of the Senate to the fam- native energy resources, promoting Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise ilies of women and girls murdered in new emerging energy technologies, de- today to introduce the Vessel Convey- Guatemala, and encouraging the veloping greater efficiency, and cre- ance Act, a bill which would prevent United States to work with Guatemala ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency inappropriate transfers of surplus to bring an end to these crimes. and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- United States vessels to nongovern- ternative energy, and for other pur- S. RES. 185 mental organizations. poses. It has recently come to my attention At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the AMENDMENT NO. 1544 that two decommissioned U.S. Coast name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, her Guard ships that had been conveyed in STEVENS) was added as a cosponsor of name was added as a cosponsor of legislation to a certain charitable or- S. Res. 185, a resolution supporting the amendment No. 1544 intended to be pro- ganization are no longer being used for ideals and values of the Olympic Move- posed to H.R. 6, a bill to reduce our Na- the purpose explicitly stated by law. In ment. tion’s dependency on foreign oil by in- fact, the ships are no longer in the or- S. RES. 197 vesting in clean, renewable, and alter- ganization’s possession. Unaware of the At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the native energy resources, promoting costs affiliated with maintenance of name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. new emerging energy technologies, de- the ships, the recipient found itself un- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. veloping greater efficiency, and cre- able to afford the upkeep. Against the Res. 197, a resolution honoring the ac- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency spirit, if not the letter, of the law, the complishments of AmeriCorps. and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- charity sold first one, and then the sec- S. RES. 215 ternative energy, and for other pur- ond ship, and pocketed the proceeds, At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the poses. which totaled $415,000. names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. AMENDMENT NO. 1557 Though the U.S. General Services SNOWE), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the Administration has a process in place VOINOVICH) and the Senator from Ar- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. for disposal of surplus vessels, I under- kansas (Mr. PRYOR) were added as co- COLLINS) was withdrawn as a cosponsor stand the value of dedicated vessel con- sponsors of S. Res. 215, a resolution of amendment No. 1557 proposed to veyances under certain circumstances. designating September 25, 2007, as ‘‘Na- H.R. 6, a bill to reduce our Nation’s de- But we must recognize that these as- tional First Responder Appreciation pendency on foreign oil by investing in sets are the property of the American Day’’. clean, renewable, and alternative en- people, and they represent a significant S. RES. 231 ergy resources, promoting new emerg- investment of public funds. When Con- ing energy technologies, developing gress acts to convey such valuable At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the names of the Senator from Maryland greater efficiency, and creating a Stra- items to a private entity, it also con- tegic Energy Efficiency and Renew- veys the responsibility to use the ves- (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from Con- ables Reserve to invest in alternative sel for a specific purpose. In cases necticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN), the Senator energy, and for other purposes. where that responsibility has not been from Missouri (Mrs. MCCASKILL), the AMENDMENT NO. 1610 carried out, we must be able to seek re- Senator from New York (Mrs. CLIN- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the course, and this bill would provide that TON), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. name of the Senator from California tool. LEAHY), the Senator from Massachu- (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor Specifically, this legislation would setts (Mr. KENNEDY), the Senator from of amendment No. 1610 proposed to expressly prohibit the recipient of a Connecticut (Mr. DODD), the Senator H.R. 6, a bill to reduce our Nation’s de- conveyed vessel from either selling it, from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the Sen- pendency on foreign oil by investing in or using it for commercial purposes. It ator from New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) clean, renewable, and alternative en- would require the Administrator of the and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) ergy resources, promoting new emerg- GSA to monitor conveyed vessels the were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 231, ing energy technologies, developing same way he monitors ships dispersed a resolution recognizing the historical greater efficiency, and creating a Stra- under the standard GSA process to en- significance of Juneteenth Independ- tegic Energy Efficiency and Renew- sure that they are being used appro- ence Day and expressing the sense of ables Reserve to invest in alternative priately, and it gives her the power to the Senate that history should be re- energy, and for other purposes. reclaim the ship if she determines that garded as a means for understanding AMENDMENT NO. 1614 those conditions have been violated. the past and solving the challenges of At the request of Mr. TESTER, the The bill would also eliminate the possi- the future. names of the Senator from Virginia bility of transfer to an organization S. RES. 236 (Mr. WEBB) and the Senator from Lou- lacking sufficient financial stability to At the request of Mr. BAYH, the name isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) were added as maintain a given vessel. Finally, it in- of the Senator from California (Mrs. cosponsors of amendment No. 1614 pro- cludes civil enforcement provisions BOXER) was added as a cosponsor of S. posed to H.R. 6, a bill to reduce our Na- making recipients liable for fines of up Res. 236, a resolution supporting the tion’s dependency on foreign oil by in- to $10,000 per day that they are in vio- goals and ideals of the National An- vesting in clean, renewable, and alter- lation of their conveyance agreement. them Project, which has worked to re- native energy resources, promoting On the rare occasions when Congress store America’s voice by re-teaching new emerging energy technologies, de- determines that a certain asset is Americans to sing the national an- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- uniquely suited to assist a worthy and them. ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency capable organization, I do not oppose a AMENDMENT NO. 1221 and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- legislative conveyance. But I will not At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the ternative energy, and for other pur- allow any organization to fleece the name of the Senator from Wisconsin poses. American taxpayers by biting the hand

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(2) MONITORING.—For a period not less than tempt thereof. Nothing in this Act shall be There being no objection, the text of 5 years after the date of conveyance the Ad- construed to grant jurisdiction to a district the bill was ordered to be printed in ministrator shall monitor the eligible enti- court to entertain an application for an the RECORD, as follows: ty’s use of the vessel conveyed to ensure that order to enforce a subpoena issued by the Secretary of Commerce to the Federal Gov- S. 1632 the vessel is being used in accordance with the purpose for which it was conveyed. The ernment or any entity thereof. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (c) JURISDICTION.—The United States dis- resentatives of the United States of America in Administrator shall create a written or electronic record of such monitoring activities trict courts shall have original jurisdiction Congress assembled, of any action under this section arising out and their findings. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. of or in connection with the operation, main- (3) MAINTENANCE.—The Administrator shall This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Vessel Con- tenance, or disposition of a conveyed vessel, maintain vessel conveyance records provided veyance Act’’. and proceedings with respect to any such ac- under paragraph (1), and monitoring records tion may be instituted in the judicial dis- SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE OF UNITED STATES VES- created under paragraph (2), on each vessel SELS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. trict in which any defendant resides or may conveyed until such time as the vessel is de- (a) IN GENERAL.—The conveyance of a be found. For the purpose of this section, stroyed, scuttled, recycled, or otherwise dis- United States Government vessel to an eligi- American Samoa shall be included within posed of. The Administrator may make the ble entity for use as an educational, cultural, the judicial district of the District Court of records available to the public. historical, charitable, or recreational or the United States for the District of Hawaii. (e) COST ESTIMATES.—The Secretary may other public purpose shall be made subject to (d) COLLECTION.—If an eligible entity fails provide an estimate to an eligible entity of any conditions, including the reservation of to pay an assessment of a civil penalty after the cost of maintaining and operating any such rights on behalf of the United States, as it has become a final and unappealable order, vessel to be conveyed to that entity. the Secretary considers necessary to ensure or after the appropriate court has entered (f) GUIDANCE.—The Secretary may issue that the vessel will be maintained and used final judgment in favor of the Secretary, the guidance concerning the types and extent of in accordance with the purposes for which it matter may be referred to the Attorney Gen- commercial activities, including the sale of was conveyed, including conditions nec- eral, who may recover the amount (plus in- goods or services incidental to, and con- essary to ensure that unless approved by the terest at currently prevailing rates from the sistent with, the purposes for which a vessel Secretary— date of the final order). In such action the was conveyed, that are approved by the Sec- (1) the eligible entity to which the vessel is validity, amount, and appropriateness of the retary for purposes of subsections (a)(2) and conveyed may not sell, convey, assign, ex- final order imposing the civil penalty shall (b)(4) of this section. not be subject to review. Any eligible entity change, or encumber the vessel, any part that fails to pay, on a timely basis, the thereof, or any associated historic artifact SEC. 3. WORKING GROUP ON CONVEYANCE OF amount of an assessment of a civil penalty conveyed to the eligible entity in conjunc- UNITED STATES VESSELS. shall be required to pay, in addition to such tion with the vessel; and Within 180 days after the date of enact- amount and interest, attorney’s fees and (2) the eligible entity to which the vessel is ment of this Act, the Secretary of Transpor- costs for collection proceedings and a quar- conveyed may not conduct any commercial tation shall convene a working group, com- terly nonpayment penalty for each quarter activities at the vessel, any part thereof, or posed of representatives from the Maritime during which such failure to pay persists. in connection with any associated historic Administration, the Coast Guard, and the Such nonpayment penalty shall be in an artifact conveyed to the eligible entity in United States Navy to review and to make recommendations on a common set of condi- amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate conjunction with the vessel, in any manner. amount of such the entity’s penalties and (b) REVERSION.—In addition to any term or tions for the conveyance of vessels of the nonpayment penalties which are unpaid as of condition established pursuant to this sec- United States to eligible entities (as defined the beginning of such quarter. tion, the conveyance of a United States Gov- in section 2(d)(2)). The Secretary may request the participation of senior representa- (e) NATIONWIDE SERVICE OF PROCESS.—In ernment vessel shall include a condition that any action by the United States under this the vessel, or any associated historic artifact tives of any other Federal department or agency, as appropriate. Act, process may be served in any district conveyed to the eligible entity in conjunc- where the defendant is found, resides, trans- tion with the vessel, at the option of the Sec- SEC. 4. CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CONVEYANCE acts business or has appointed an agent for CONDITIONS. retary, shall revert to the United States and the service of process, and for civil cases (a) CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.— be placed under the administrative control may also be served in a place not within the (1) Any eligible entity found by the Sec- of the Administrator if, without approval of United States in accordance with Rule 4 of retary, after notice and opportunity for a the Secretary— the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. hearing in accordance with section 554 of (1) the vessel, any part thereof, or any as- SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. title 5, United States Code, to have failed to sociated historic artifact ceases to be avail- In this Act: comply with the terms and conditions under able for the educational, cultural, historical, (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- charitable, or recreational or other public which a vessel was conveyed to it shall be trator’’ means the Administrator of General purpose for which it was conveyed under rea- liable to the United States for a civil pen- Services. sonable conditions which shall be set forth in alty. The amount of the civil penalty under (2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible the eligible entity’s application; this paragraph shall not exceed $10,000 for entity’’ means a State or local government, (2) the vessel or any part thereof ceases to each violation. Each day of a continuing vio- nonprofit corporation, educational agency, be maintained in a manner consistent with lation shall constitute a separate violation. community development organization, or the commitments made by the eligible enti- (2) COMPROMISE OR OTHER ACTION BY THE other entity that agrees to comply with the ty to which it was conveyed; SECRETARY.—The Secretary may com- conditions established under this section. (3) the eligible entity to which the vessel is promise, modify, or remit, with or without (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ conveyed, sells, conveys, assigns, exchanges, conditions, any civil administrative penalty means the Secretary of the department or or encumbers the vessel, any part thereof, or imposed under this section that has not been agency on whose authority a vessel is con- any associated historic artifact; or referred to the Attorney General for further veyed to an eligible entity. (4) the eligible entity to which the vessel is enforcement action. (4) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT VESSEL.— conveyed, conducts any commercial activi- (b) HEARING.—For the purposes of con- The term ‘‘United States government vessel’’ ties at the vessel, any part thereof, or in conducting any investigation or hearing under means a vessel owned by the United States junction with any associated historic arti- this section, the Secretary may issue sub- Government. fact. poenas for the attendance and testimony of (c) AGREEMENT REQUIRED.—Except as may witnesses and the production of relevant pa- By Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, be otherwise explicitly provided by statute, a pers, books, and documents, and may admin- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. MCCAIN, United States Government vessel may not be ister oaths. Witnesses summoned shall be Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. ALLARD, conveyed to an entity unless that entity paid the same fees and mileage that are paid Mr. BENNETT, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. agrees to comply with any terms or condi- to witnesses in the courts of the United BINGAMAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. tions imposed on the conveyance under this States. In case of contempt or refusal to BROWN, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. section. obey a subpoena served upon any person pur- UNNING URR ANT (d) RECORDS AND MONITORING.— suant to this subsection, the district court of B , Mr. B , Ms. C - (1) COMPILATION AND TRANSFER.—The Sec- the United States for any district in which WELL, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mrs. retary shall provide a written or electronic such person is found, resides, or transacts CLINTON, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COCH- record for each vessel conveyed pursuant to business, upon application by the United RAN, Mr. COLEMAN, Ms. COLLINS,

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But the words and actions Burmese workers, leaving the coun- LOTT, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. MAR- of Washington are beginning to cause try’s economy in ruins—but leaving TINEZ, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. others to take note of this dire situa- enough aside for its current leader, MENENDEZ, Ms. MIKULSKI, Ms. tion. GEN Than Shwe, to impulsively relo- MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. Last year, the United Nations Secu- cate the Burmese capital from Ran- OBAMA, Mr. REID, Mr. SALAZAR, rity Council agreed for the first time to goon at a cost of millions, or to throw Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. put Burma on its agenda. In January, a a wedding for his daughter that is re- SMITH, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. SPEC- U.N. Security Council resolution that ported to have cost millions more. TER, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. STE- enjoyed the support of a majority of The military junta has complete con- VENS, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. VOINO- the Council’s member nations was un- trol over the flow of goods and money VICH, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. fortunately blocked by Russian and in and out of Burma. And every dollar WYDEN): Chinese vetoes. We remain encouraged that is spent on Burmese products is S.J. Res. 16. A joint resolution ap- by the fact that nine countries agreed money spent on financing the regime. proving the renewal of import restric- to hold the regime accountable. We It is the SPDC, not the allies of the tions contained in the Burmese Free- urge Russia and China to reconsider Burmese people, who are responsible dom and Democracy Act of 2003; to the their stance. for Burma’s economic woes. Committee on Finance. We know others are beginning to no- As diplomatic pressure intensifies, as S.J. Res. 16. A joint resolution ap- tice Burma because 3 years ago the As- the rest of the international commu- proving the renewal of import restric- sociation of Southeast Asian nations nity undertakes the kind of change we tions contained in the Burmese Free- called the sufferings in Burma ‘‘an in- have seen in ASEAN, the supporters of dom and Democracy Act of 2003; to the ternal matter.’’ Yet today ASEAN rec- the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Committee on Finance. ognizes that the ‘‘Burma problem’’ is Act are confident this regime will be Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, ear- its problem, too. forced to change its ways. lier this year, while the Senate was re- Southeast Asian leaders have spoken The situation is urgent. Burma’s suming its business in a new Congress, out more frequently and forcefully over military regime has become increas- two dozen families on the other side of the last year in calling for democratic ingly reckless. And the humanitarian the world were fleeing their homes. reforms. They join the United States situation is grave and deteriorating: Ninety-four men and women, some and other freedom-loving people who the junta has intensified its abuse of young some old, grabbed whatever be- have demanded for years that the mili- minority groups through rape and longings they could carry and headed tary thugs who control Burma loosen forced labor. It continues to harass and north along the eastern Burmese bor- their grip. detain a new generation of peaceful ac- der to escape the torment of a brutal We know others are starting taking tivists, activists like a young woman regime. notice because earlier this year the named Su Su Nway, who has inspired Human rights officials tell us what happened next. Late last month, these United Nations Secretary General, Ban the world with her resolute defiance of families were forced to move again. ki-Moon, urged the release of Burma’s forced labor practices. And as I stand here today, they are roughly 1,300 political prisoners, in- In standing up to the Burmese re- cramped inside the homes of other ref- cluding the world’s only imprisoned gime, Su Su Nway drew inspiration ugees. We are looking forward to sum- Nobel Laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi. from Suu Kyi. Now she is inspiring an- mer vacations. They are looking ahead And we know others are starting to other generation of Burmese activists at the bitter work of building new take notice because that effort was fol- who are willing to defend their rights homes in the rain, with their hands, in lowed by a letter signed by 59 former and, despite the danger to themselves, a remote corner of a stark, isolated heads of state. refuse to remain silent in the face of wasteland the world seems to have for- The Burmese military regime, the the abuses they see. gotten. State Peace and Development Council, According to the Los Angeles Times, Mr. President, I am here to report is on notice: the wider international Su Su Nway was asked by a radio re- that the United States has not forgot- community, including its neighbors, porter last year whether she feared im- ten. We will continue to shine a light are increasingly aware and increas- prisonment. Her simple but eloquent on the oppressive and illegitimate mili- ingly outraged by its behavior. response should give us hope in the de- tary regime that drove these families Mr. President, The purpose of sanc- termination of this new generation of from their homes. And I will rise every tions is to change behavior. And the activists. ‘‘I will stand for the truth,’’ year, as I do today, with my good changes we seek, in partnership with she said. friend the senior Senator from Cali- the Burmese people, are these: con- The crimes of the Burmese govern- fornia, to reintroduce a bill that ex- crete, irreversible steps toward rec- ment are well documented. Here is tends for another year a ban on im- onciliation and democratization that what we know: nearly 70,000 children ports from Burma. include the full, unfettered participa- have been taken from their homes and Republicans and Democrats work to- tion of the National League for Democ- forcibly conscripted—that’s more chil- gether proudly on some things in the racy and ethnic minorities; ending at- dren than live in all of Lexington, the Senate. The Burmese Freedom and De- tacks on ethnic minorities; and the im- second-largest city in my State. mocracy Act is one of them. I am mediate, unconditional release of all Forced labor is a daily threat in the pleased to say that even though the prisoners of conscience, including Suu southeastern Karen State, where mili- control of Congress has changed, its Kyi. The regime also needs to know tary personnel force villagers to build commitment to the people of Burma that a sham constitutional process and roads and shelters, without food or has not. Senator FEINSTEIN and I are token prisoner releases will not be repay, and to leave their homes and joined this year by 57 cosponsors, more garded by anyone as progress toward farms to do the work. Some are used as than last year and the year before that. these goals. human shields against democratic in- On the Republican side, for example, The argument against sanctions— surgents. the people of Burma have no better that they are most harmful to those These are the lucky ones. Others are friend than the senior Senator from Ar- they are meant to help—is well known. forced to walk ahead of military con- izona, Mr. MCCAIN. But it does not apply to Burma. It has voys to act as human minesweepers. If Support for the people of Burma is long been the policy of the NLD, the there is a landmine, they blow up. It is growing on Capitol Hill. Senator FEIN- winner of Burma’s last democratic from diabolical thugs like these that

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Yet RECORD, as follows: Amendments of 2007’’. it spent just $137,000 last year on the (b) DESIGNS PROTECTED.—Section 1301(a) of care and treatment of people with HIV/ f title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the fol- AIDS, even as it spends countless mil- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED lions on Chinese and Russian tanks and lowing: BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ‘‘(2) VESSEL FEATURES.—The design of a jets. By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. vessel hull, deck, or combination of a hull You can tell a lot about a man from and deck, including a plug or mold, is subject CORNYN, Mr. KOHL, and Mr. the company he keeps. We could say to protection under this chapter, notwith- the same about governments. In late WHITEHOUSE): standing section 1302(4).’’. S. 1640. A bill to amend chapter 13 of April, Burma established diplomatic (c) DEFINITIONS.—Section 1301(b) of title 17, relations with the government of North title 17, United States Code (relating to United States Code, is amended— Korea for the first time in two decades. the vessel hull design protection), to (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘vessel It was reported last month that a clarify the definitions of a hull and a hull, including a plug or mold,’’ and insert- North Korean cargo ship docked in deck; to the Committee on the Judici- ing ‘‘vessel hull or deck, including a plug or ary. mold,’’; Burma. This is a disturbing develop- (2) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting ment to those of us on the outside Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce a small but impor- the following: looking in. It can only be discouraging ‘‘(4) A ‘hull’ is the exterior frame or body to democratic reformers inside Burma. tant piece of intellectual property leg- of a vessel, exclusive of the deck, super- News of North Korea’s presence on islation today with my friends from structure, masts, sails, yards, rigging, hard- the Burmese coast came shortly after Texas, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island. ware, fixtures, and other attachments.’’; and another troubling piece of news. In Our recent collaborations have been (3) by adding at the end the following: early April, Burma’s second in com- fruitful and important. The OPEN Gov- ‘‘(7) A ‘deck’ is the horizontal surface of a mand led a delegation on the nation’s ernment Act with Senator CORNYN, vessel that covers the hull, including exte- NOPEC with Senator KOHL, and patent rior cabin and cockpit surfaces, and exclu- first-ever high-level trip to Russia. And sive of masts, sails, yards, rigging, hardware, reform with Senator WHITEHOUSE. last month, the Burmese government fixtures, and other attachments.’’. announced an agreement with Russia Today, we are joining together to re- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I rise to build a nuclear research reactor in introduce the Vessel Hull Design Pro- today along with the senior Senator Burma. tection Act Amendments of 2007. This should send a chill up the spine Designs of boat vessel hulls are often from Vermont to introduce the Vessel of every one of us. Even peaceful na- the result of a great deal of time, ef- Hull Design Protection Act Amend- tions that lack the proper legal and fort, and financial investment. They ments of 2007. This is another signifi- regulatory framework should not be al- are afforded intellectual property pro- cant piece of legislation on which I lowed to have a nuclear program. tection under the Vessel Hull Design proudly have teamed with Senator Those that torture and abuse their own Protection Act that Congress passed in LEAHY, the chairman of the Senate Ju- people and consort with rogue regimes 1998. This law exists for the same rea- diciary Committee. Most recently, we such as North Korea should not be al- son that other works enjoy intellectual have worked together on important re- lowed to even contemplate it. property rights: to encourage contin- forms to the Freedom of Information And this is how this rogue regime has ued innovation, to protect the works Act, and also introduced comprehen- held onto its power: Internal efforts at that emerge from the creative process, sive patent reform legislation. I am reform are violently stamped out, as and to reward the creators. Recent glad to continue our work by intro- they were when thousands of peaceful courtroom experience has made it clear ducing this legislation which, though prodemocracy protesters were slaugh- that the protections Congress passed 7 seemingly technical and minor, offers tered in 1988. In response to a national years ago need some statutory refine- very important clarifications about the election in 1990, in which Suu Kyi’s ment to ensure they meet the purposes scope of protections available to boat party, the NLD, won 80 percent of the we envisioned. The Vessel Hull Design designers. seats in a new parliament, the regime Protection Act Amendments shore up Boat designs, like any technical de- simply threw out the results. the law, making an important clari- signs, are complex and are the result of By refusing to accept imports from a fication about the scope of the protec- a great deal of hard work and contribu- regime that terrorizes people like Suu tions available to boat designs. tion of intellectual property. Accord- Kyi, Su Su Nway, and so many others, We continue to be fascinated with, ingly, Congress enacted the Vessel Hull we are standing up and facing these ty- and in so many ways dependent on, Design Protection Act in 1998 to pro- rants at our own borders and turning bodies of water, both for recreation and vide necessary protections that were them back—until they release these commerce. More than 50 percent of not present among copyright statutes prisoners and begin the process of de- Americans live on or near the coastline prior to that time. The act has been in- mocratization and reconciliation. in this country. We seem always to be strumental for the continued develop- Every dollar we keep out of the hands drawn to the water, whether it is the ment and protection of boat designs of this junta is one less dollar it can beautiful Lake Champlain in my home but unfortunately recently has encoun- use to fund the conscription of chil- State of Vermont or the world’s large tered a few hurdles. dren, its nuclear program, and the war oceans. As anyone who has visited our A recent court decision raised ques- it has waged against its own people for seaports can attest, much of our com- tions about the scope of protections nearly two decades. merce involves sea travel. Protecting available to various boat designs. Jus- Later this month, Suu Kyi will cele- boat designs and encouraging innova- tifiably or not, this interpretation brate her 62nd birthday, alone. I urge tion in those designs are worthy aims, under the VHDPA unfortunately has my colleagues to stand with her as and I hope we can move quickly to pass led many in the boat manufacturing in- that day approaches. By denying sup- this bipartisan legislation. dustry to conclude that the act’s provi- port for those who imprison her, we I ask unanimous consent that the sions are not effective at protecting will pressure them to change. text of the bill be printed in the vessel designs. Intellectual property There are fresh signs that these sanc- RECORD. protection of those designs is critical tions have begun to do their work. But There being no objection, the text of to these manufacturers in order to en- we need to keep the pressure on. So I the bill was ordered to be printed in courage innovative design, and a clari- ask my colleagues to join me in sup- the RECORD, as follows: fication of the law is needed.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7816 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2007 The legislation we offer will clarify dertake water rights planning as we SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. that the protections accorded to a ves- are unsure of the award that the Indian This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Reclamation sel design can be used to separately nations will receive. Water Settlements Fund Act of 2007’’. protect a vessel’s hull and/or deck as Over the past two decades, many par- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. well as a plug or mold of either the hull ties have pursued negotiated settle- In this Act: ments in lieu of litigation, an approach (1) FUND.—The term ‘‘Fund’’ means the or deck. The proposed amendments Reclamation Water Settlements Fund estab- would make clear that it remains pos- beneficial to all parties involved. In ne- lished by section 3(a). sible for boat designers to seek protec- gotiated settlements, multiple parties (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ tion for both the hull and the deck, and get together and determine how best to means the Secretary of the Interior. plug or mold of both, of a single vessel, allocate water among Indians and non- (3) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the and many designers no doubt will con- Indians in a way that does not curtail State of New Mexico. tinue to do so. However, these amend- existing uses. Many of the settlements SEC. 3. RECLAMATION WATER SETTLEMENTS ments are intended to clarify that pro- also contain authorization for the Fed- FUND. tection under the VHDPA for these eral Government to provide funding to (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established the Indian nations so that the Indian in the Treasury of the United States a fund, vessel elements may be analyzed sepa- to be known as the ‘‘Reclamation Water Set- rately. nations involved can make use of the tlements Fund’’, consisting of— This bipartisan legislation provides water they are awarded under the (1) such amounts as are deposited to the the necessary assurance to boat manu- terms of the settlement, resulting in Fund under subsection (b); and facturers that the Vessel Hull Design economic development and health ben- (2) any interest earned on investment of Protection Act will remain a vital in- efits on the Indian nation. amounts in the Fund under subsection (d). tellectual property protection statute. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kemp- (b) DEPOSITS TO FUND.— The bill offers very important clari- thorne and his staff deserve a great (1) IN GENERAL.—For each of the 10 years fications about the scope of protections deal of credit for trying to advance the after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit in available to boat designs and will be New Mexico Indian water rights settle- the Fund an amount equal to 30 percent of welcome news to boat makers across ments. However, current Federal budg- the revenues generated within the external the Nation and in Texas. The thou- ets cannot accommodate the upcoming boundaries of the State of New Mexico that sands of miles of coastline in Texas, New Mexico settlements. This is trou- would otherwise be deposited for the fiscal and all the lakes and rivers in between, blesome for several reasons. First, it year in the fund established by the first sec- provide significant opportunities for impairs Congress’s ability to resolve tion of the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, recreational and commercial boating Indian water rights claims in a way chapter 1093). throughout the state. This legislation that keeps all water users whole. Addi- (2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS.—On deposit, the amounts in the Fund under subsection will ensure that there will be continued tionally, many of the settlements re- (a)(1), and on accrual, any interest earned innovation in the design and manufac- quire the construction of water infra- under subsection (d), shall be available annu- ture of boats for many years to come. structure benefiting an Indian nation. ally, without further appropriation, to carry Lack of a steady stream of Federal out subsection (c). By Mr. DOMENICI: money results in water projects that (c) USE.— S. 1643. A bill to establish the Rec- take far longer to construct, costing (1) IN GENERAL.—On request of the Sec- lamation Water Settlements Fund, and taxpayers significantly more money in retary, the Secretary of the Treasury shall for other purposes; to the Committee the long run. transfer to the Secretary such amounts in on Indian Affairs. the Fund as are necessary to fund any activi- Today I introduce the Reclamation ties of the Bureau of Reclamation relating to Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, one Water Settlements Fund Act of 2007. unresolved issue that is of grave con- Indian water rights settlements in the State This bill would establish a reliable that are approved by Congress and are asso- cern to many in the west is unresolved source of Federal funding to resolve In- ciated with the planning, designing, or con- Indian water rights claims. Over the dian water rights claims in New Mex- struction of— past century, many parties have ico. The bill provides that, over the (A) water supply infrastructure; or sought to determine the extent of In- next 10 years, 30 percent of the reve- (B) a project to rehabilitate a water deliv- dian water rights in the courts. How- nues generated in New Mexico that ery system to conserve water. (2) PRIORITY.— ever, litigation to determine Indian would otherwise be deposited in the (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in water rights has failed in many re- reclamation fund would instead be used spects for both Indians and non-Indi- subparagraph (B), amounts shall be trans- to fund Indian water rights settle- ferred under paragraph (1) in the order in ans. Unresolved Indian water rights ments. The amounts deposited in this which the Indian water rights settlements claims are of particular concern in New fund could be used to pay for the are approved by Congress. Mexico which has 23 Indian tribes. Aamodt, Abeyta, and Navajo Indian (B) EXCEPTION.—Amounts may be made si- As with all litigation, the outcome is water rights settlements after the par- multaneously available under paragraph (1) uncertain and one party generally ties resolve outstanding issues and the to fund activities relating to multiple ap- loses. If the Indian nations were to re- proved Indian water rights settlements in settlements are signed into law. It is the State if the Secretary determines that— ceive a large award by the courts and important to note that the fund cre- those water rights were exercised, the (i) sufficient amounts are available in the ated by this legislation would allow us Fund to carry out activities relating to more senior priority date of many Indian to fund New Mexico Indian water than 1 Indian water rights settlement simul- water rights claims have the potential rights settlements without compro- taneously; and to displace existing users. This means mising the sustainability of the rec- (ii) deviation from the priority order re- that non-Indian towns, farmers, and in- lamation fund. quired under subparagraph (A) would not ad- dustry could ultimately have their The consequences of not settling out- versely affect the timely completion of the water supply cut off. However, in many standing Indian water rights claims in activities that would otherwise have priority under that subparagraph. instances, even if an Indian nation New Mexico are dire. The legislation I were to receive a water windfall from (d) INVESTMENT OF AMOUNTS.— introduce today would remove the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the the courts, many of the Indian nations main impediment to the resolution of Treasury shall invest such portion of the lack the water infrastructure to make Indian water rights settlement. Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Sec- use of the water awarded by the courts. I ask unanimous consent that the retary of the Treasury, required to meet cur- Additionally, Indian water rights liti- text of the bill be printed in the rent withdrawals. gation often takes decades. For exam- RECORD. (2) INTEREST-BEARING OBLIGATIONS.—Invest- ple, the Aamodt litigation in New Mex- There being no objection, the text of ments may be made only in interest-bearing ico was filed in 1966 and is the longest the bill was ordered to be printed in obligations of the United States. standing litigation in the federal judi- (3) ACQUISITION OF OBLIGATIONS.—For the the RECORD, as follows: purpose of investments under paragraph (1), ciary. Finally, the numerous unre- S. 1643 obligations may be acquired— solved Indian water rights claims in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (A) on original issue at the issue price; or many western states such as New Mex- resentatives of the United States of America in (B) by purchase of outstanding obligations ico impair our ability to effectively un- Congress assembled, at the market price.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7817 (4) SALE OF OBLIGATIONS.—Any obligation mising the value of rangeland for live- tice or a land management practice relating acquired by the Fund may be sold by the stock production. to fire presuppression on private grazing Secretary of the Treasury at the market According to USDA’s Pacific North- land as described in the approved conserva- price. west Research Station more than 50 tion plan, shall be eligible to receive cost- (5) CREDITS TO FUND.—The interest on, and share payments and annual incentive pay- the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, percent of existing sagebrush habitat ments in accordance with subsection (i).’’; any obligations held in the Fund shall be has been invaded by cheat grass. That and credited to, and form a part of, the Fund. is more than 10 million acres. They (2) by adding at the end the following: (e) TRANSFERS OF AMOUNTS.—The amounts predict that cheat grass will displace ‘‘(i) WILDFIRE PRESUPPRESSION CONSERVA- required to be transferred to the Fund under existing sagebrush and other native TION PROGRAM.— this section shall be transferred at least an- plants in much of Nevada over the next ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For each of fiscal years nually. 30 years. That is why this bill has the 2008 through 2012, the Secretary shall provide support and endorsement of the Nevada cost-share payments under subsection (d) By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. and annual incentive payments under sub- ENSIGN): Cattlemen’s Association, The Nevada Association of Counties, and the Coali- section (e) to producers that enter into con- S. 1646. A bill to amend the Food Se- tracts as described in paragraph (2) for ac- curity Act of 1985 to require the Sec- tion for Nevada’s Wildlife. They under- tivities described in paragraph (3). retary of Agriculture to make cost- stand the importance and economic ‘‘(2) TERM OF CONTRACTS.—Notwithstanding share and incentive payments for inno- value of healthy rangeland and wel- subsection (b)(2)(A), a contract entered into vative fuels management conservation come opportunities to partner with the under this subsection shall have a term of— practices, including prescribed grazing Federal Government on finding solu- ‘‘(A) not less than 5 years; and management on private grazing land tions to these problems. ‘‘(B) not more than 10 years. and practices that complement com- This program is one small step for- ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES.—In addition to ward in addressing these important grants under section 1240H, the Secretary mensurate public land, to prevent the may provide cost-share payments and incen- occurrence and spread of, and damages issues. I intend to work to see this leg- tive payments under this subsection to pro- caused by, wildfires fueled by invasive islation included in the farm bill being ducers for planning and carrying out innova- species; to the Committee on Agri- considered by Congress this year. It is tive fuels management conservation plans on culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. one step forward in addressing the con- private grazing land to help prevent the oc- Mr. REID, Mr. President, today my servation and environmental concerns currence and spread of, and damages caused colleague from Nevada, Senator ENSIGN of Nevada and the Great Basin. by, wildfires fueled by invasive or noxious and I, are introducing The Wildfire I ask unanimous consent that the weed species, including activities relating Presuppression Fuels Management Act text of the bill and a letter of support to— of 2007. This bill establishes a USDA ‘‘(A) managed fuel breaks along a boundary be printed in the RECORD. between public and private land to reduce conservation program that helps to There being no objection, the mate- fuel load, including— prevent the occurrence, spread of, and rial was ordered to be printed in the ‘‘(i) managed grazing practices and the damages caused by wildfire to range- RECORD, as follows: technology required to implement such a land. S. 1646 practice; and Since 1999, approximately 5.8 million Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(ii) the use of brush strips or mosaic acres of Nevada rangeland has been de- resentatives of the United States of America in patches; stroyed by wildfire, 3 million of which Congress assembled, ‘‘(B) restoration of fire-damage areas using burned in 2005 and 2006. According to adapted plant material, with an emphasis on SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. using native and adapted grasses and forbs to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Wildfire vegetate or revegetate the fire-damaged prior to the 1980’s burned lands aver- Presuppression Fuels Management Pilot Pro- areas; aged less than 25,000 acres per year. Ne- gram Act of 2007’’. ‘‘(C) projects that receive expanded con- vada’s current acres burned per year SEC. 2. FINDINGS. servation innovation grants for technology have now climbed to 24 times that to Congress finds that— transfer training programs relating to fuels 600,000 acres burned per year. (1) private grazing land in the United management techniques; This legislation would allow private States has experienced dramatic increases in ‘‘(D) protection or restoration of critical land owners to receive annual incen- the levels of cheatgrass and other invasive or wildlife habitat; and noxious weed species following wildfires; and tive payments for implementing inno- ‘‘(E) conservation practices designed to re- (2) to address the needs of private land- duce and manage high fuel loads associated vative conservation practices on range- owners with respect to the protection and with woody plant species.’’. land that is vulnerable to wildfire or management of grazing land, the Secretary (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section has suffered the consequences of wild- of Agriculture should provide cost-share and 1240H(b) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 fire. Conservation efforts funded incentive payments to the landowners to de- U.S.C. 3839aa–8(b)) is amended by striking through this program would protect velop fuels management plans and practices paragraph (2) and inserting the following: unburned areas rich in plant diversity and to promote activities— ‘‘(2) implement projects or activities, such and high resources from the threat of (A) to protect areas of grazing land and as— wildlife habitat that have not been nega- wildfire and restore areas impacted by ‘‘(A) market systems for pollution reduc- tively affected by wildfire; and tion; wildfire and degraded by invasive (B) to manage the risks of wildfires that weeds through reseeding and establish- ‘‘(B) innovative conservation practices, in- occur— cluding the storing of carbon in the soil; and ment of native plants. (i) on public land and rights-of-way from ‘‘(C) innovative grazing management ac- By creating incentives for private moving onto private grazing land; and tivities described in section 1240B(i)(3); and’’. ranchers to manage strips of land that (ii) on private land from moving onto pub- border public lands, we are acknowl- lic land and right-of-way. NEVADA CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION, edging the importance of private land SEC. 3. FIRE PRESUPPRESSION CONSERVATION PROGRAM. June 18, 2007. in restoring rangeland health, ac- Hon. HARRY REID, (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1240B of the Food knowledging the costs involved to pro- U.S. Senate, Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2) is Washington, DC. ducers and their businesses and equally amended— important, encouraging partnerships (1) in subsection (a)— DEAR SENATOR REID: The Nevada Cattle- between private land and public lands (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘2010’’ and men’s Association (NCA) represents public in our efforts to prevent wildfires and inserting ‘‘2012’’; and and private land ranchers throughout Ne- improve the environment. (B) in paragraph (2)— vada. We seek to create a stable business cli- Nevada, along with other Western (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ mate for our members in which they can run States, is facing unprecedented threats at the end; environmentally sustainable and economically viable operations. to the environmental health of its (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- rangeland. Working hand in hand, riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Over the past several years fire has played (iii) by adding at the end the following: a large role in the Great Basin. As you know, wildfires and invasive species, such as ‘‘(C) a producer that develops a fuels man- the State of Nevada can be a harsh environ- cheat grass and red brome, are destroy- agement conservation plan, approved by the ment for those who work the land. Cattle- ing native ecosystems, such as sage- Natural Resources Conservation Service, and men are susceptible to wildfire on public and brush habitat, and severely compro- subsequently implements a structural prac- private grazing lands. When fire moves

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Not only do the vegetation commu- SECRETARY OF THE SENATE TO terrorist activities in territory under its nities change, but the fire cycle increase, control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, ADJUST THE SALARIES OF EM- and worship in peace; and habitat for wildlife is decreased, and forage PLOYEES WHO ARE PLACED ON for both domestic livestock and wildlife is (3) encourages the Government of the Re- greatly reduced throughout the grazing year. THE PAYROLL OF THE SENATE, public of India and the state government of UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kash- Reducing fuels before the fire season using SECRETARY, AS A RESULT OF miri Pandits are treated with respect and prescriptive grazing, brush thinning, green THE DEATH OR RESIGNATION OF dignity and are able to safely return to strips, and spring grazing on already cheat- Kashmir. grass dominated areas will help reduce the A SENATOR f catastrophic fires that have moved through Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself and Nevada over the past few summers. The Ne- Mr. REID) submitted the following reso- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND vada Cattlemen’s Association would like to lution; which was considered and PROPOSED Thank You for realizing working on land- agreed to: SA 1623. Mr. CARPER submitted an amend- scapes before the fires start is the best meth- S. RES. 238 ment intended to be proposed to amendment od not only for the landscape but for Ranch- Resolved, That (a) subsection (a)(1) of the SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. ers across the state. Fire not only hurts the first section of Senate Resolution 458 (98th 6, to reduce our Nation’s dependency on for- rancher during the fire, but for the years Congress) is amended by inserting after ‘‘re- eign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and after when the federal land is closed off. spective salaries’’ the following: ‘‘, unless ad- alternative energy resources, promoting new Your recognition of the role that fire plays justed by the Secretary of the Senate with emerging energy technologies, developing in these lives of rural Nevadans is greatly the approval of the Senate Committee on greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic appreciated. We hope that you continue to Rules and Administration,’’. Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve support pre-fire management by ranchers (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) to invest in alternative energy, and for other and the federal land agencies. Your support shall take effect January 1, 2007. purposes; which was ordered to lie on the on a national level shows your constituents f table. that you care, and sets a national precedence SA 1624. Mrs. DOLE (for herself and Mr. that fire management should happen just as SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- CARPER) submitted an amendment intended much before the fire bums as after. We TION 38—RECOGNIZING THAT to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- Thank You for your support of pre-suppres- THE PLIGHT OF KASHMIRI posed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra; sion fuels reduction on both public and pri- PANDITS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING which was ordered to lie on the table. vate ground. Your recent legislation shows CONCERN SINCE 1989 AND THAT SA 1625. Mrs. DOLE submitted an amend- strong support for ranchers and the land- THEIR PHYSICAL, POLITICAL, ment intended to be proposed to amendment scape they utilize. AND ECONOMIC SECURITY SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association works SHOULD BE SAFEGUARDED BY table. to protect ranchers and the landscapes they THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RE- SA 1626. Mrs. DOLE submitted an amend- help to manage. Please help that tradition, PUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE ment intended to be proposed to amendment value, and future continue. STATE GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. Best Regards, AND KASHMIR 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the BOYD M. SPRATLING, table. President. Mr. BROWN submitted the following SA 1627. Mr. KOHL (for himself and Mr. concurrent resolution; which was re- BURR) submitted an amendment intended to f ferred to the Committee on Foreign be proposed to amendment SA 1502 proposed Relations: by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which S. CON RES. 38 was ordered to lie on the table. SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SA 1628. Mr. BUNNING (for himself, Mr. Whereas Jammu and Kashmir has an an- DOMENICI, Mr. ENZI, Mr. CRAIG, and Mr. MAR- cient culture of religious tolerance and plu- TINEZ) submitted an amendment intended to ralism, and Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Bud- be proposed to amendment SA 1502 proposed dhists, and Christians were able to practice SENATE RESOLUTION 237—SUP- by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra. their faith in an atmosphere of mutual re- SA 1629. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- PORTING THE GOALS AND spect and peace until 1989; ment intended to be proposed to amendment Whereas Kashmiri Pandits are the original IDEALS OF A NATIONAL DAY OF SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. REMEMBRANCE FOR MURDER inhabitants of Kashmir, tracing their herit- 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the VICTIMS age and culture back several millennia; table. Whereas Kashmiri Pandits have been the SA 1630. Mr. CASEY submitted an amend- Mr. CORNYN submitted the fol- victims of a sustained ethnic cleansing cam- ment intended to be proposed to amendment paign initiated in 1989 by Pakistan-based ter- lowing resolution; which was referred SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. rorist groups, which forced a mass exodus of to the Committee on the Judiciary: 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the Pandits from Jammu and Kashmir, many of table. S. RES. 237 whom now live in Indian refugee camps; SA 1631. Mrs. MCCASKILL submitted an Whereas the Kashmiri Pandit population Whereas the death of a loved one is a dev- amendment intended to be proposed to has declined from 400,000 in 1989 to a current astating experience, and the murder of a amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to level of only 8,000; loved one is exceptionally difficult; the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to Whereas international human rights orga- Whereas the friends and families of murder lie on the table. nizations have failed to accurately report victims cope with grief through a variety of SA 1632. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted an the campaign of intimidation and violence support services, including counseling, crisis amendment intended to be proposed to directed against Kashmiri Pandits; intervention, professional referrals, and as- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to Whereas hundreds of Kashmiri Pandit ci- sistance in dealing with the criminal justice the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to vilians, elected officials, and military per- system; and lie on the table. sonnel have been killed in terrorist attacks; Whereas the designation of a National Day SA 1633. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted an and of Remembrance For Murder Victims on amendment intended to be proposed to Whereas Harakat ul-Mujahidin, Jaish-e- September 25 of each year provides an oppor- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to Mohammed, and Lashkar-e Tayyiba, which tunity for the people of the United States to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to are Pakistan-based terrorist groups and have honor the memories of murder victims and lie on the table. been designated by the Department of State SA 1634. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted an to recognize the impact on surviving family as foreign terrorist organizations, are seek- amendment intended to be proposed to members: Now, therefore, be it ing to drive out Kashmiri Pandits from amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to Resolved, That the Senate— Jammu and Kashmir and fight the security the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to (1) supports the goals and ideals of a Na- forces of the Government of the Republic of lie on the table. tional Day of Remembrance for Murder Vic- India: Now, therefore, be it SA 1635. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted an tims; and Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- amendment intended to be proposed to (2) recognizes the significant benefits of- resentatives concurring), That Congress— amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to fered by the organizations that provide serv- (1) condemns the human rights violations the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to ices to the loved ones of murder victims. committed against Kashmiri Pandits; lie on the table.

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SA 1636. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an SA 1651. Mrs. MCCASKILL submitted an (2) a new qualified hybrid motor vehicle (as amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment intended to be proposed to defined in section 30B(d)(3) of such Code); or to the bill S. 1419, to move the United States amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to (3) a new qualified fuel cell motor vehicle toward greater energy independence and se- the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to (as defined in section 30B(e)(4) of such Code). curity, to increase the production of clean lie on the table. renewable fuels, to protect consumers from SA 1652. Mr. HAGEL (for himself and Mr. SA 1624. Mrs. DOLE (for herself and price gouging, to increase the energy effi- MENENDEZ) submitted an amendment in- Mr. CARPER) submitted an amendment ciency of products, buildings and vehicles, to tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 intended to be proposed to amendment promote research on and deploy greenhouse proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the gas capture and storage options, and to im- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. bill H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s de- prove the energy performance of the Federal SA 1653. Mr. HAGEL submitted an amend- pendency on foreign oil by investing in ment intended to be proposed to amendment Government, and for other purposes; which clean, renewable, and alternative en- was ordered to lie on the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. SA 1637. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the ergy resources, promoting new emerg- amendment intended to be proposed to table. ing energy technologies, developing amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to SA 1654. Mr. HAGEL submitted an amend- greater efficiency, and creating a Stra- the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s de- ment intended to be proposed to amendment tegic Energy Efficiency and Renew- pendency on foreign oil by investing in SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. ables Reserve to invest in alternative clean, renewable, and alternative energy re- 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the energy, and for other purposes; which sources, promoting new emerging energy table. was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- technologies, developing greater efficiency, f lows: and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alter- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS On page 127, line 5, insert ‘‘(including flow batteries)’’ after ‘‘batteries’’. native energy, and for other purposes; which SA 1623. Mr. CARPER submitted an was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to SA 1625. Mrs. DOLE submitted an SA 1638. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Mr. BENNETT) submitted an amendment in- amendment intended to be proposed to tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. investing in clean, renewable, and al- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by SA 1639. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted an ternative energy resources, promoting investing in clean, renewable, and al- amendment intended to be proposed to new emerging energy technologies, de- ternative energy resources, promoting amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to veloping greater efficiency, and cre- new emerging energy technologies, de- the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency veloping greater efficiency, and cre- lie on the table. SA 1640. Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Mr. and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency DORGAN) submitted an amendment intended ternative energy, and for other pur- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 proposes; which was ordered to lie on the ternative energy, and for other pur- posed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra; table; as follows: poses; which was ordered to lie on the which was ordered to lie on the table. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- table; as follows: SA 1641. Mr. COLEMAN submitted an lowing: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- amendment intended to be proposed to SEC. l. FEDERAL FLEET FUEL EFFICIENT VEHI- lowing: amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to CLES. SEC. llll. REPORT ON OIL AND GAS OPER- the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy ATIONS IN SUDAN. lie on the table. shall coordinate with the Administrator of Not later than 30 days after the date of the SA 1642. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an General Services to ensure that vehicles pro- enactment of this Act, the Secretary of amendment intended to be proposed by her cured by Federal agencies are the most fuel Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered efficient in their class. of State and Secretary of Energy, shall re- to lie on the table. (b) PURCHASE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY port to the Congress and the President re- SA 1643. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an VEHICLES.— garding persons and entities engaged in oil amendment intended to be proposed to (1) The Secretary of Energy shall coordi- or gas operations in Sudan with respect to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to nate with the Administrator of General which sanctions are applicable under Execu- the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to Services to ensure that, of the vehicles pro- tive Order 13400 (71 Fed. Reg. 25483, May 1, lie on the table. cured after September 30, 2008— 2006). SA 1644. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an (A) not less than 5 percent of the total amendment intended to be proposed to number of such vehicles that are procured in SA 1626. Mrs. DOLE submitted an amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to each of fiscal years 2009 and 2010 are ad- amendment intended to be proposed to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to vanced technology vehicles; amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. lie on the table. (B) not less than 10 percent of the total SA 1645. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an number of such vehicles that are procured in REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our amendment intended to be proposed by her each of fiscal years 2011 and 2012 are ad- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered vanced technology vehicles; and investing in clean, renewable, and al- to lie on the table. (C) not less than 15 percent of the total ternative energy resources, promoting SA 1646. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an number of such vehicles that are procured new emerging energy technologies, de- amendment intended to be proposed by her each fiscal year after fiscal year 2012 are ad- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered vanced technology vehicles. ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency to lie on the table. (2) WAIVER.—The Secretary, in consulta- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- SA 1647. Mrs. CLINTON (for herself, Mr. tion with the Administrator, may waive the ternative energy, and for other pur- SANDERS, Mr. LEAHY, and Ms. CANTWELL) requirements of paragraph (1) for any fiscal submitted an amendment intended to be pro- year to the extent that the Secretary deter- poses; which was ordered to lie on the posed to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. mines necessary to adjust to limitations on table; as follows: REID to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which was or- the commercial availability of advanced On page 138, line 3, strike ‘‘oil consump- dered to lie on the table. technology vehicles. tion’’ and insert ‘‘reliance on foreign sources SA 1648. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. HAR- (c) REPORT ON PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTA- of oil’’. KIN, Ms. LANDRIEU, and Mr. SALAZAR) sub- TION.—At the same time that the President On page 139, strike lines 5 through 9 and in- mitted an amendment intended to be pro- submits the budget for fiscal year 2009 to sert the following: posed to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, (2) LIMITATIONS.— REID to the bill H .R. 6, supra; which was or- United States Code, the Secretary shall sub- (A) ADVERTISING.—In carrying out this sec- dered to lie on the table. mit to Congress a report summarizing the tion, the Secretary shall allocate not less SA 1649. Mr. REED submitted an amend- plans for carrying out subsections (a) and than 85 percent of funds made available ment intended to be proposed to amendment (b). under subsection (e) for each fiscal year for SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. (d) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLE DE- the advertising functions specified under 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the FINED.—The term ‘‘advanced technology ve- paragraph (1)(A). table. hicle’’ means a motor vehicle that draws pro- (B) PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN USES.—None of SA 1650. Mr. REED submitted an amend- pulsion energy from onboard sources of the funds made available under subsection ment intended to be proposed to amendment stored energy that is— (e) shall be used— SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the bill H.R. (1) a new advanced lean burn technology (i) for partisan political purposes, or for ex- 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on the motor vehicle (as defined in section 30B(c)(3) press advocacy in support of, or to defeat, table. of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986); any clearly identified—

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(I) political candidate; ‘‘(1) the life-cycle cost effectiveness of the (2) PROVISIONS OF REGULATIONS.—Regard- (II) ballot initiative; or highly energy-efficient commercial water less of the date of promulgation, the regula- (III) legislative or regulatory proposal; heater; tions promulgated under paragraph (1)— (ii) to fund advertising that features any ‘‘(2) the compatibility of the highly en- (A) shall contain compliance provisions ap- elected official, person seeking elected of- ergy-efficient commercial water heater with plicable to refineries, blenders, distributors, fice, cabinet-level official, or other Federal equipment that, on the date on which the and importers, as appropriate, to ensure official employed pursuant to section 213 of Administrator makes the determination, is that— schedule C of title 5, Code of Federal Regula- installed in the public building; and (i) the requirements of this subsection are tions (or successor regulations); or ‘‘(3) whether the use of the highly energy- met; and (iii) to fund advertising that does not con- efficient commercial water heater could (ii) clean coal-derived fuels produced from tain a primary message in accordance with interfere with the productivity of any activ- facilities for the purpose of compliance with subsection (a). ity carried out in the public building.’’. this subtitle achieve at least a 20 percent re- (3) MATCHING REQUIREMENT.—The amount (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment duction in life cycle greenhouse gas emis- of funds made available under subsection (e) made by subsection (a) takes effect on the sions compared to gasoline; but for the procurement of media time or space date that is 180 days after the date of enact- (B) shall not— for the campaign under this section shall be ment of this Act. (i) restrict geographic areas in the contig- matched by an equal amount of non-Federal uous United States in which clean coal-de- funds, to be provided in cash or in-kind. SA 1628. Mr. BUNNING (for himself, rived fuel may be used; or Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. ENZI, Mr. CRAIG, and (ii) impose any per-gallon obligation for SA 1627. Mr. KOHL (for himself and Mr. MARTINEZ) submitted an amend- the use of clean coal-derived fuel. Mr. BURR) submitted an amendment in- ment intended to be proposed to (3) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REGULATIONS.— tended to be proposed to amendment amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Regulations promulgated under this para- REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our graph shall, to the maximum extent prac- SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by ticable, incorporate the program structure, bill H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s de- compliance and reporting requirements es- pendency on foreign oil by investing in investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting tablished under the final regulations promul- clean, renewable, and alternative en- new emerging energy technologies, de- gated to implement the renewable fuel pro- ergy resources, promoting new emerg- gram established by the amendment made by veloping greater efficiency, and cre- ing energy technologies, developing section 1501(a)(2) of the Energy Policy Act of ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency greater efficiency, and creating a Stra- 2005 (Public Law 109–58; 119 Stat. 1067). and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- (4) APPLICABLE VOLUME.— tegic Energy Efficiency and Renew- ternative energy, and for other pur- ables Reserve to invest in alternative (A) CALENDAR YEARS 2016 THROUGH 2022.—For poses; as follows: the purpose of this subsection, the applicable energy, and for other purposes; which Redesignate sections 141 through 150 as volume for any of calendar years 2016 was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- sections 151 through 160. through 2022 shall be determined in accord- lows: Redesignate subtitle C of title I as subtitle ance with the following table: On page 161, between lines 2 and 3, insert D. Applicable volume of the following: After subtitle B of title I, insert the fol- clean coal-derived lowing: SEC. 269. USE OF HIGHLY ENERGY EFFICIENT fuel COMMERCIAL WATER HEATING Subtitle C—Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Calendar year: (in billions of EQUIPMENT IN FEDERAL BUILD- Energy Security gallons): INGS. SEC. 141. SHORT TITLE. 2016 ...... 0.75 (a) IN GENERAL.—Title 40, United States This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Clean 2017 ...... 1.5 Code is amended— Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act 2018 ...... 2.25 (1) by redesignating sections 3313 through of 2007’’. 2019 ...... 3.75 3315 as sections 3314 through 3316, respec- SEC. 142. DEFINITIONS. 2020 ...... 4.5 tively; and In this subtitle: 2021 ...... 5.25 (2) by inserting after section 3312 the fol- (1) CLEAN COAL-DERIVED FUEL.— 2022 ...... 6.0 lowing: (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘clean coal-de- (B) CALENDAR YEAR 2023 AND THEREAFTER.— ‘‘SEC. 3313. USE OF HIGHLY ENERGY-EFFICIENT rived fuel’’ means aviation fuel, motor vehi- Subject to subparagraph (C), for the purposes COMMERCIAL WATER HEATING cle fuel, home heating oil, or boiler fuel that of this subsection, the applicable volume for EQUIPMENT IN FEDERAL BUILD- is— calendar year 2023 and each calendar year INGS. (i) substantially derived from the coal re- thereafter shall be determined by the Presi- ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: sources of the United States; and dent, in coordination with the Secretary and ‘‘(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘Adminis- (ii) refined or otherwise processed at a fa- the Administrator of the Environmental trator’ means the Administrator of General cility located in the United States that cap- Protection Agency, based on a review of the Services. tures up to 100 percent of the carbon dioxide implementation of the program during cal- ‘‘(2) HIGHLY ENERGY-EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL emissions that would otherwise be released endar years 2016 through 2022, including a re- WATER HEATER.—The term ‘highly energy-ef- at the facility. view of— ficient commercial water heater’ means a (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘clean coal-de- (i) the impact of clean coal-derived fuels on commercial water heater that— rived fuel’’ may include any other resource the energy security of the United States; ‘‘(A) meets applicable standards for water that is extracted, grown, produced, or recov- (ii) the expected annual rate of future pro- heaters under the Energy Star program es- ered in the United States. duction of clean coal-derived fuels; and tablished by section 324A of the Energy Pol- (2) COVERED FUEL.—The term ‘‘covered (iii) the impact of the use of clean coal-de- icy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294a); or fuel’’ means— rived fuels on other factors, including job ‘‘(B) has thermal efficiencies of not less (A) aviation fuel; creation, rural economic development, and than— (B) motor vehicle fuel; the environment. ‘‘(i) 90 percent for gas units with inputs of (C) home heating oil; and (C) MINIMUM APPLICABLE VOLUME.—For the a rate that is not higher than 500,000 British (D) boiler fuel. purpose of this subsection, the applicable thermal units per hour; or (3) SMALL REFINERY.—The term ‘‘small re- volume for calendar year 2023 and each cal- ‘‘(ii) 87 percent for gas units with inputs of finery’’ means a refinery for which the aver- endar year thereafter shall be equal to the a rate that is higher than 500,000 British age aggregate daily crude oil throughput for product obtained by multiplying— thermal units per hour. a calendar year (as determined by dividing (i) the number of gallons of covered fuel ‘‘(b) MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.— the aggregate throughput for the calendar that the President estimates will be sold or Each commercial water heater that is re- year by the number of days in the calendar introduced into commerce in the calendar placed by the Administrator in the normal year) does not exceed 75,000 barrels. year; and course of maintenance, or determined by the SEC. 143. CLEAN COAL-DERIVED FUEL PROGRAM. (ii) the ratio that— Administrator to be replaceable to generate (a) PROGRAM.— (I) 6,000,000,000 gallons of clean coal-derived substantial energy savings, shall be replaced, (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after fuel; bears to to the maximum extent feasible (as deter- the date of enactment of this Act, the Presi- (II) the number of gallons of covered fuel mined by the Administrator) with a highly dent shall promulgate regulations to ensure sold or introduced into commerce in cal- energy-efficient commercial water heater. that covered fuel sold or introduced into endar year 2022. ‘‘(c) CONSIDERATIONS.—In making a deter- commerce in the United States (except in (b) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGES.— mination under this section relating to the noncontiguous States or territories), on an (1) PROVISION OF ESTIMATE OF VOLUMES OF installation of a highly energy-efficient com- annual average basis, contains the applicable CERTAIN FUEL SALES.—Not later than October mercial water heater, the Administrator volume of clean coal-derived fuel determined 31 of each of calendar years 2016 through 2021, shall consider— in accordance with paragraph (4). the Administrator of the Energy Information

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(2) DETERMINATION OF APPLICABLE PERCENT- coal-derived fuel to consumers in the United (B) ACTIONS.—An action to restrain such AGES.— States. violations and compel such actions shall be (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than November (2) PETITIONS FOR WAIVERS.—The President, brought by and in the name of the United 30 of each of calendar years 2016 through 2022, in consultation with the Secretary and the States. based on the estimate provided under para- Administrator of the Environmental Protec- (C) SUBPOENAS.—In the action, a subpoena graph (1), the President shall determine and tion Agency, shall approve or disapprove a for a witness who is required to attend a dis- publish in the Federal Register, with respect State petition for a waiver of the require- trict court in any district may apply in any to the following calendar year, the clean ments of subsection (a) within 90 days after other district. coal-derived fuel obligation that ensures the date on which the petition is received by (h) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Except as otherwise that the requirements of subsection (a) are the President. specifically provided in this section, this sec- met. (3) TERMINATION OF WAIVERS.—A waiver tion takes effect on January 1, 2016. (B) REQUIRED ELEMENTS.—The clean coal- granted under paragraph (1) shall terminate derived fuel obligation determined for a cal- after 1 year, but may be renewed by the SA 1629. Mr. KYL submitted an endar year under subparagraph (A) shall— President after consultation with the Sec- amendment intended to be proposed to (i) be applicable to refineries, blenders, and retary and the Administrator of the Environ- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. importers, as appropriate; mental Protection Agency. REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our (ii) be expressed in terms of a volume per- (f) SMALL REFINERIES.— centage of covered fuel sold or introduced Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by (1) TEMPORARY EXEMPTION.— into commerce in the United States; and investing in clean, renewable, and al- (A) IN GENERAL.—The requirements of sub- (iii) subject to paragraph (3)(A), consist of ternative energy resources, promoting section (a) shall not apply to small refineries new emerging energy technologies, de- a single applicable percentage that applies to until calendar year 2018. all categories of persons specified in clause (B) EXTENSION OF EXEMPTION.— veloping greater efficiency, and cre- (i). (i) STUDY BY SECRETARY.—Not later than ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency (3) ADJUSTMENTS.—In determining the ap- December 31, 2013, the Secretary shall sub- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- plicable percentage for a calendar year, the mit to the President and Congress a report ternative energy, and for other pur- President shall make adjustments— describing the results of a study to deter- (A) to prevent the imposition of redundant poses; which was ordered to lie on the mine whether compliance with the require- obligations on any person specified in para- table; as follows: ments of subsection (a) would impose a dis- graph (2)(B)(i); and At the end of subtitle C of title I, add the proportionate economic hardship on small (B) to account for the use of clean coal-de- following: refineries. rived fuel during the previous calendar year SEC. 151. STUDY OF FEASIBILITY AND IMPACT OF (ii) EXTENSION OF EXEMPTION.—In the case by small refineries that are exempt under RENEWABLE FUEL AND ADVANCED of a small refinery that the Secretary deter- subsection (f). BIOFUEL REQUIREMENTS. mines under clause (i) would be subject to a (c) VOLUME CONVERSION FACTORS FOR (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- CLEAN COAL-DERIVED FUELS BASED ON EN- disproportionate economic hardship if re- sultation with the Administrator of the En- ERGY CONTENT.— quired to comply with subsection (a), the vironmental Protection Agency, the Admin- (1) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of sub- President shall extend the exemption under istrator of the Energy Information Adminis- section (a), the President shall assign values subparagraph (A) for the small refinery for a tration, the Secretary of Agriculture, and to specific types of clean coal-derived fuel period of not less than 2 additional years. the Director of the United States Geological for the purpose of satisfying the fuel volume (2) PETITIONS BASED ON DISPROPORTIONATE Service, shall conduct a study— requirements of subsection (a)(4) in accord- ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.— (1) to determine the feasibility of meeting ance with this subsection. (A) EXTENSION OF EXEMPTION.—A small re- the renewable fuel and advanced biofuel re- (2) ENERGY CONTENT RELATIVE TO DIESEL finery may at any time petition the Presi- quirements of section 111; and FUEL.—For clean coal-derived fuels, 1 gallon dent for an extension of the exemption under (2) to evaluate the impact of meeting those of the clean coal-derived fuel shall be consid- paragraph (1) for the reason of dispropor- standards in accordance with the phase-in ered to be the equivalent of 1 gallon of diesel tionate economic hardship. schedule required under section 111. fuel multiplied by the ratio that— (B) EVALUATION OF PETITIONS.—In evalu- (b) SCOPE.—In conducting the study, the (A) the number of British thermal units of ating a petition under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider— energy produced by the combustion of 1 gal- President, in consultation with the Sec- (1) the technological feasibility and eco- lon of the clean coal-derived fuel (as meas- retary, shall consider the findings of the nomic impact of the renewable fuel and ad- ured under conditions determined by the study under paragraph (1)(B) and other eco- vanced biofuel requirements of section 111; Secretary); bears to nomic factors. (2) the environmental impact of the re- (B) the number of British thermal units of (C) DEADLINE FOR ACTION ON PETITIONS.— quirements, including the impact on water energy produced by the combustion of 1 gal- The President shall act on any petition sub- supply; lon of diesel fuel (as measured under condi- mitted by a small refinery for a hardship ex- (3) the overall costs and benefits of meet- tions determined by the Secretary to be emption not later than 90 days after the date ing the requirements; comparable to conditions described in sub- of receipt of the petition. (4) the degree in which the requirements paragraph (A)). (3) OPT-IN FOR SMALL REFINERIES.—A small will maintain a level playing field among all (d) CREDIT PROGRAM.— refinery shall be subject to the requirements biofuel technology alternatives; (1) IN GENERAL.—The President, in con- of subsection (a) if the small refinery noti- (5) the degree to which energy security sultation with the Secretary and the clean fies the President that the small refinery benefits can be measured and considered, coal-derived fuel requirement of this section. waives the exemption under paragraph (1). measured in part by how much less oil is im- (2) MARKET TRANSPARENCY.—In carrying (g) PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT.— ported; out the credit program under this sub- (1) CIVIL PENALTIES.— (6) the impact on fuel fungibility; section, the President shall facilitate price (A) IN GENERAL.—Any person that violates (7) the impact on price volatility; transparency in markets for the sale and a regulation promulgated under subsection (8) the impact on overall energy supply and trade of credits, with due regard for the pub- (a), or that fails to furnish any information distribution; lic interest, the integrity of those markets, required under such a regulation, shall be (9) the capability of infrastructure for al- fair competition, and the protection of con- liable to the United States for a civil penalty ternative fuels, including distribution and sumers. of not more than the total of— transportation; (e) WAIVERS.— (i) $25,000 for each day of the violation; and (10) the actual and projected domestic re- (1) IN GENERAL.—The President, in con- (ii) the amount of economic benefit or sav- newable fuel production capability, by type; sultation with the Secretary and the Admin- ings received by the person resulting from (11) actual and projected imports of renew- istrator of the Environmental Protection the violation, as determined by the Presi- able fuel, by type; Agency, may waive the requirements of sub- dent. (12) the impact on domestic food prices; section (a) in whole or in part on petition by (B) COLLECTION.—Civil penalties under sub- (13) the impact on tallow prices; and 1 or more States by reducing the national paragraph (A) shall be assessed by, and col- (14) the impact on domestic animal agri- quantity of clean coal-derived fuel required lected in a civil action brought by, the Sec- culture feedstocks. under subsection (a), based on a determina- retary or such other officer of the United (c) PEER REVIEW.—The Secretary shall tion by the President (after public notice and States as is designated by the President. enter into an arrangement with the National opportunity for comment), that— (2) INJUNCTIVE AUTHORITY.— Academy of Sciences under which the Acad- (A) implementation of the requirement (A) IN GENERAL.—The district courts of the emy shall conduct a peer review of the re- would severely harm the economy or envi- United States shall have jurisdiction to— sults of the study.

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STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS. under this section. ‘‘(4) PREFERENCE.—In providing grants (a) FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.—Section 361 of (2) UPDATES.—Not later than 2 years after under this subsection, the Administrator the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 the date of submission of the report under shall give preference to low-income persons U.S.C. 6321) is amended— paragraph (1), and every 2 years thereafter that are located in States that have imple- (1) in subsection (a)— through December 31, 2022, the Secretary mented programs, including programs in (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at shall submit to Congress an update on the partnership with for-profit and nonprofit or- the end; study required under this section. ganizations, that promote the purchase of (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- (e) ADJUSTMENT OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL energy-efficient appliances, as determined by graph (4); and STANDARD AND SCHEDULE.— the Administrator. (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ‘‘(5) ADMINISTRATION.—The terms and con- lowing: other provision of this title, if the study or ditions of the weatherization program estab- ‘‘(3) the dependence of the United States on an update required under this section dem- lished under this part shall apply to this sub- foreign energy sources (especially petroleum onstrates a shortfall in the supply of the ac- section to the extent determined appropriate products) has long-term security implica- tual or projected renewable fuel or advanced by the Administrator. tions that necessitate actions at the local biofuel production and imports necessary to ‘‘(6) FUNDING.—Of the funds that are made and national levels to increase energy inde- meet the phase-in schedule required under available under section 422, the Secretary pendence, particularly through support of section 111, not later than 1 year after the shall use to carry out this subsection not sustainable domestic production of renew- date on which a report or update is sub- less than $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years able energy; and’’; and mitted to Congress, the Administrator of the 2008 through 2012.’’. (2) in subsection (b)— Environmental Protection Agency shall pro- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (A) by striking ‘‘energy and reduce’’ and mulgate, through notice and comment rule- Section 422 of the Energy Conservation and inserting ‘‘energy, reduce’’; and making, such regulations as are necessary to Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6872) is amended (B) by inserting ‘‘, and increase energy make a downward adjustment in the level of by striking ‘‘$700,000,000 for fiscal year 2008’’ independence through use of local renewable renewable fuel or advanced biofuel required and inserting ‘‘$750,000,000 for each of fiscal energy’’ after ‘‘demand’’. under section 111 or adjust the phase-in years 2008 through 2012’’. schedule, or both, to alleviate the shortfall. (b) OPTIONAL FEATURES OF PLANS.—Section (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Any adjustment of 362(d) of the Energy Policy and Conservation SA 1631. Mrs. MCCASKILL submitted the phase-in schedule under paragraph (1) Act (42 U.S.C. 6322(d)) is amended— shall take effect not earlier than 90 days an amendment intended to be proposed (1) in paragraph (16), by striking ‘‘and’’ after the date of publication of the final rule to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. after the semicolon at the end; in the Federal Register, as determined by REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as para- the Administrator of the Environmental Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by graph (18); and Protection Agency. investing in clean, renewable, and al- (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the fol- ternative energy resources, promoting lowing: Mr. CASEY submitted an SA 1630. new emerging energy technologies, de- ‘‘(17) programs to improve energy inde- amendment intended to be proposed to pendence through the production and use of veloping greater efficiency, and cre- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. domestic renewable energy, with an empha- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our sis on programs that— and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by ‘‘(A) maximize the benefits for local com- investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy, and for other pur- munities through local, cooperative, or ternative energy resources, promoting poses; which was ordered to lie on the small business ownership; and ‘‘(B) are environmentally sustainable; new emerging energy technologies, de- table; as follows: On page 161, between lines 2 and 3, insert and’’. veloping greater efficiency, and cre- (c) SUPPLEMENTAL STATE ENERGY INDE- the following: ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency PENDENCE ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING PRO- SEC. 269. FEDERAL FLEET FUELING CENTERS. and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- GRAMS.—Section 362 of the Energy Policy ternative energy, and for other pur- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than January 1, and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6322) is poses; which was ordered to lie on the 2010, the head of each Federal agency shall amended by adding at the end the following: install at least 1 renewable fuel pump at table; as follows: ‘‘(h) SUPPLEMENTAL STATE ENERGY INDE- each Federal fleet fueling center in the PENDENCE ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING PRO- On page 161, strike lines 6 though 12 and in- United States under the jurisdiction of the GRAMS.— sert the following: head of the Federal agency. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As part of a review con- SEC. 271. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FOR (b) REPORT.—Not later than October 31 of LOW-INCOME PERSONS. ducted under subsection (g), each State is en- the first calendar year after the date of encouraged to consider filing a supplement to (a) ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCE PURCHASE actment of this Act, and each October 31 ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS PRO- the energy conservation plan of the State thereafter, the President shall submit to that includes an energy independence assess- GRAM.—Section 413 of the Energy Conserva- Congress a report that describes the progress tion and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6863) is ment and planning program. towards complying with subsection (a), in- ‘‘(2) PLAN.—Each State is encouraged to in- amended by adding at the end the following: cluding identifying— ‘‘(f) ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCE PUR- clude in the program a plan that includes— (1) the number of Federal fleet fueling cen- CHASE ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS ‘‘(A) a comprehensive assessment of the ters that contain at least 1 renewable fuel PROGRAM.— statewide energy demand and renewable en- pump; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As part of the weather- ergy production capabilities; and ization program established under this part, (2) the number of Federal fleet fueling cen- ‘‘(B) 1 or more implementation strategies the Administrator shall carry out a program, ters that do not contain any renewable fuel (including regional coordination) for de- to be called the ‘Energy-Efficient Appliance pumps. creasing dependence on foreign energy UTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Purchase Assistance for Low-Income Persons (c) A sources, including petroleum. There are authorized to be appropriated such Program’, under which the Administrator ‘‘(3) INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.—The sub- shall provide grants to low-income persons sums as are necessary to carry out this sec- mission of the plan and program shall be for to pay the Federal share of the cost of pur- tion. informational purposes only and shall not re- chasing eligible home appliances. quire approval by the Secretary. ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE HOME APPLIANCE.—A grant SA 1632. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted ‘‘(4) CONTENTS.—In preparing a program of provided under this subsection may only be an amendment intended to be proposed a State under paragraph (1), each State is en- used to purchase a home appliance that is to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. couraged to consider ways to— certified under the Energy Star program or REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our ‘‘(A) support local and regional sustainable is otherwise determined by the Adminis- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by bioenergy use and production (including sup- trator to be energy efficient, including a investing in clean, renewable, and al- port of small businesses); home heating system, home cooling system, ternative energy resources, promoting ‘‘(B) support and coordinate between other refrigerator, water heater, washer, or dryer. new emerging energy technologies, de- renewable energy, energy efficiency, and ‘‘(3) COST SHARING.— conservation activities at the local, State, ‘‘(A) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share veloping greater efficiency, and cre- regional, or Federal level; of a grant provided under this subsection ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency ‘‘(C) in the case of bioenergy production, shall be 95 percent of the cost of purchasing and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- support a broad range of farm sizes, crops an eligible home appliance. ternative energy, and for other pur- (including agroforestry), and production

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STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF PRIVATE ‘‘(D) maximize the public value of devel- (D) an assessment of incentives and rec- WIRE LAWS ON THE DEVELOPMENT oping and using sustainable bioenergy, in- ommendations to ensure— OF COMBINED HEAT AND POWER FA- cluding activities that— (i) the presence and effectiveness of suffi- CILITIES. ‘‘(i) manage energy usage through energy cient environmental safeguards; and (a) STUDY.— efficiency and conservation; (ii) that the use of Federal funds does not (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- ‘‘(ii) develop new energy sources in a man- contribute to adverse environmental im- sultation with the States and other appro- ner that is economically viable, ecologically pacts, particularly with respect to the ef- priate entities, shall conduct a study of the sound, and socially responsible; and fects on or changes in— laws (including regulations) affecting the ‘‘(iii) grow or produce biomass in a sustain- (I) land, air, and water quality; and siting of privately owned electric distribu- able manner that— (II) land use patterns. tion wires on and across public rights-of- ‘‘(I) has net environmental benefits; and way. ‘‘(II) takes into account factors such as rel- SA 1634. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The study under para- ative water quality, soil quality, air quality, an amendment intended to be proposed graph (1) shall include— wildlife impacts, net energy balance, crop di- to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (A) an evaluation of— versity, and provision of adequate income for (i) the purposes of the laws; and REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our agricultural producers; and (ii) the effect the laws have on the develop- ‘‘(E) support local and farmer-owned Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by ment of combined heat and power facilities; projects in order to retain and maximize investing in clean, renewable, and al- (B) a determination of whether a change in local and regional economic benefits.’’. ternative energy resources, promoting the laws would have any operating, reli- (d) STATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY GOALS.—Sec- new emerging energy technologies, de- ability, cost, or other impacts on electric tion 364 of the Energy Policy and Conserva- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- utilities and the customers of the electric tion Act (42 U.S.C. 6324) is amended— ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency utilities; and (1) by striking the section heading and all and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- (C) an assessment of— that follows through ‘‘Each’’ and inserting (i) whether privately owned electric dis- the following: ternative energy, and for other pur- tribution wires would result in duplicative ‘‘SEC. 364. STATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY GOALS. poses; which was ordered to lie on the facilities; and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Each’’; and table; as follows: (ii) whether duplicative facilities are nec- (2) by adding at the end the following: On page 163, strike line 8 and insert the fol- essary or desirable. ‘‘(b) ADDITIONAL GOALS.—Each State is en- lowing: (b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after couraged to consider establishing goals for— (b) PROTECTION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.—Sec- the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- ‘‘(1) reducing dependence on foreign energy tion 111(c)(3) of the Public Utility Regu- retary shall submit to Congress a report that sources; and latory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. describes the results of the study conducted ‘‘(2) encouraging local sustainable renew- 2621(c)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘sub- under subsection (a). able energy production and use in a manner section (d)(7) or (8)’’ and inserting ‘‘para- that maximizes benefits to the State and graph (7), (8), (16), or (17) of subsection (d)’’. SA 1637. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted local communities.’’. (c) NATURAL GAS UTILITIES.—Section 303(b) an amendment intended to be proposed (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— of the to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Section 365(f) of the Energy Policy and Con- REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our servation Act (42 U.S.C. 6325(f)) is amended SA 1635. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by by striking ‘‘fiscal year 2008’’ and inserting ‘‘each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012’’. an amendment intended to be proposed investing in clean, renewable, and al- to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. ternative energy resources, promoting SA 1633. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our new emerging energy technologies, de- an amendment intended to be proposed Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by veloping greater efficiency, and cre- to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. investing in clean, renewable, and al- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our ternative energy resources, promoting and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by new emerging energy technologies, de- ternative energy, and for other pur- investing in clean, renewable, and al- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- poses; which was ordered to lie on the ternative energy resources, promoting ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency table; as follows: new emerging energy technologies, de- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- ternative energy, and for other pur- lowing: ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency poses; which was ordered to lie on the SEC. ll. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- table; as follows: CREDIT FOR NEW ENERGY EFFI- ternative energy, and for other pur- CIENT HOMES. On page 166, line 21, strike ‘‘; and’’ and in- (a) EXTENSION.—Subsection (g) of section poses; which was ordered to lie on the sert a semicolon. 45L (relating to termination) of the Internal table; as follows: On page 166, line 24, strike the period and Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking On page 55, strike lines 3 through 8 and in- insert ‘‘; and’’. ‘‘December 31, 2008’’ and inserting ‘‘Decem- sert the following: On page 166, between lines 24 and 25, insert ber 31, 2013’’. (3) the financial incentives necessary to the following: (b) USE OF 2006 IECC STANDARDS.—Clause enhance, to the maximum extent prac- ‘‘(4) to increase energy independence with (i) of section 45L(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Rev- ticable, the biofuels industry of the United an emphasis on sustainable local and re- enue Code of 1986 (relating to energy savings States to reduce the dependence of the gional renewable energy production and use requirements) is amended by striking ‘‘the United States on foreign oil during calendar in a way that maximizes benefits for local 2003 International Energy Conservation years 2011 through 2030; and and regional communities. Code’’ and inserting ‘‘the 2006 International (4) an evaluation of and recommendations Energy Conservation Code’’. for improvements to current and proposed SA 1636. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted (c) CREDIT ALLOWED FOR HOMES INCREASING biofuel and bioenergy incentives, including— an amendment intended to be proposed EFFICIENCY BY 30 PERCENT.— (A) modifications of law (including regula- by him to the bill H.R. 1419, to move (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section tions) and policies to provide or increase in- the United States toward greater en- 45L of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is centives for the potential production of bio- ergy independence and security, to in- amended by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of para- energy (at levels greater than in existence as crease the production of clean renew- graph (2), by redesignating paragraph (3) as of the date of enactment of this section) to paragraph (4), and by inserting after para- maintain local ownership, control, economic able fuels, to protect consumers from graph (2) the following new paragraph: development, and the value-added nature of price gouging, to increase the energy ‘‘(3) certified— bioenergy production; efficiency of products, buildings and ‘‘(A) to have a level of annual heating and (B) potential limits to prevent excessive vehicles, to promote research on and cooling energy consumption which is at least payments as the bioenergy industry ma- deploy greenhouse gas capture and 30 percent below the annual level described tures, including variable or countercyclical storage options, and to improve the en- in paragraph (1) but less than 50 percent support or other payment limitations; ergy performance of the Federal Gov- below such level, and (C) an evaluation of incentives at stages in ernment, and for other purposes; which ‘‘(B) to have building envelope component the bioenergy production system (including improvements account for at least 1⁄3 of such agricultural production, fuel and energy pro- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- 30 percent, or’’. duction, blending, and retail sale), including lows: (2) AMOUNT OF CREDIT.—Section recommendations regarding the relative At the end, add the following: 45L(a)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by

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striking ‘‘paragraph (3)’’ and inserting (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days On page 180, line 18, strike ‘‘and’’. ‘‘paragraph (3) or (4)’’. after the date of enactment of this Act, the Beginning on page 180, strike line 19 and (d) INCREASE IN CREDIT AMOUNT.— Architect of the Capitol shall complete— all that follows through page 181, line 9, and (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 45L(a)(2) of the (A) comprehensive energy audits of the insert the following: Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended Capitol complex; and ‘‘(v) research and development of new and by subsection (c)(2), is amended— (B) identify and evaluate energy-efficient improved technologies for— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking and renewable-energy projects. ‘‘(I) carbon use, including recycling and ‘‘$2,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$4,000’’, and (2) SUBMISSION.—The audits required by reuse of carbon dioxide; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Com- ‘‘(II) the containment of carbon dioxide in ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$2,000’’. mittee on Rules and Administration. the form of solid materials or products de- (2) ADDITIONAL CREDIT AMOUNT FOR HOMES (b) REPORT ON CARBON DIOXIDE EMIS- rived from a gasification technology that IN STATES ADOPTING 2006 IECC.—Paragraph (2) SIONS.— does not involve geologic containment or in- of section 45L(a) of such Code is amended by (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days jection; and adding at the end the following new flush after the date of enactment of this Act, the ‘‘(vi) research and development of new and sentence: Architect of the Capitol, in collaboration improved technologies for oxygen separation ‘‘In the case of any dwelling unit which is lo- with Federal agencies with the relevant ex- from air. cated in a State which has adopted the 2006 pertise to judge both the environmental ben- On page 181, line 10, strike ‘‘(3)’’ and insert International Energy Conservation Code, the efits and technical feasibility of applying ‘‘(2)’’. amounts under subparagraphs (A) and (B) carbon sequestration technologies to oper- On page 182, line 2, strike ‘‘and’’. shall each be increased by $1,000.’’. ations of the Capitol Power Plant, shall com- On page182, line 4, strike the period and in- (e) CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO RENTAL plete a feasibility study on options for reduc- sert ‘‘; and’’. UNITS.—Subparagraph (B) of section 45L(a)(1) ing the carbon dioxide emissions associated On page 182, between lines 4 and 5, insert of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is with providing electricity, steam, and the following: amended to read as follows: chilled water to the Capitol complex which ‘‘(vii) coal-bed methane recovery. ‘‘(B) acquired by a person from such eligi- shall include— On page 183, line 8, strike ‘‘(4)’’ and insert ble contractor and used by any person as a (A) an analysis of the costs, feasibility and ‘‘(3)’’. residence (whether as a principal residence, ancillary benefits of reducing the current On page 183, line 12, insert ‘‘involving at for rental, or otherwise) during the taxable level of carbon dioxide emissions through least 1,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.’’. the installation of a highly efficient com- year’’ after ‘‘tests’’. (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.— bined heat and power plant; On page 183, line 14, insert ‘‘collect and’’ (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in (B) an analysis of various alternatives for before ‘‘validate’’. paragraph (2), the amendments made by this reducing, capturing, and storing carbon asso- On page 184, line 1, strike ‘‘(5)’’ and insert section shall apply to taxable years begin- ciated with the Capitol Power Plant, includ- ‘‘(4)’’. ning after the date of the enactment of this ing options for carbon sequestration, coal On page 184, line 7, strike ‘‘(6)’’ and insert Act. gasification, and clean-coal technology; and ‘‘(5)’’. (2) RENTAL UNITS.—The amendment made (C) recommendations for reducing carbon On page 184, line 11, strike ‘‘(7)’’ and insert by subsection (e) shall take effect as if in- dioxide emissions from the operations of the ‘‘(6)’’. cluded in section 1332 of the Energy Policy Capitol complex by 20 percent by 2020. On page 186, strike lines 18 through 20 and Act of 2005. (2) BASELINE.—The baseline year for reduc- insert the following: tions under paragraph (1)(C) shall be fiscal (6) the work done to develop the Carbon SA 1638. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself year 2006. Sequestration Atlas of the United States and and Mr. BENNETT) submitted an amend- (3) SUBMISSION.—The report required by Canada that was completed by the Depart- ment intended to be proposed to paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Com- ment of Energy. mittee on Rules and Administration. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. On page 189, strike lines 14 through 18 and (c) BIODIESEL.— insert the following: REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (A) IN GENERAL.—On completion of the as- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by after the date of enactment of this Act, the sessment, the Secretary of Energy and the investing in clean, renewable, and al- Architect of the Capitol shall complete a fea- Secretary of the Interior shall incorporate ternative energy resources, promoting sibility study on the technical and economic the results of the assessment using— new emerging energy technologies, de- feasibility of requiring biodiesel in Architect (i) the NatCarb database, to the maximum veloping greater efficiency, and cre- of the Capitol and Senate Sergeant at Arms extent practicable; or compatible vehicles. ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency (ii) a new database developed by the Sec- (2) SUBMISSION.—The report required by and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- retary of Energy, as the Secretary of Energy paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Com- determines to be necessary. ternative energy, and for other pur- mittee on Rules and Administration. On page 190, line 25, strike ‘‘or’’. poses; which was ordered to lie on the (d) BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC On page 191, line 2, strike the period and table; as follows: SYSTEM.— insert ‘‘; or’’. On page 152, strike lines 15 through the (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days On page 191, between lines 2 and 3, insert table and insert the following: after the date of enactment of this Act, the the following: Architect of the Capitol shall complete a SEC. 264. ENERGY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (G) manufacture biofuels. FOR FEDERAL BUILDINGS. study assessing the feasibility of installing a On page 191, strike lines 10 through 15 and Section 543(a) of the National Energy Con- Building Integrated Photovoltaic System on insert the following: servation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253(a)(1)) is the rooftop of the Hart Senate Office Build- (2) SCOPE OF AWARD.—An award under this amended— ing. section shall be only for the portion of the (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the table (2) SUBMISSION.—The report required by project that— and inserting the following: paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Com- (A) carries out the large-scale capture (in- mittee on Rules and Administration. ‘‘Fiscal Year Percentage reduction cluding purification and compression) of car- 2006 ...... 2 bon dioxide; SA 1639. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted (B) provides for the cost of transportation 2007 ...... 4 an amendment intended to be proposed 2008 ...... 9 and injection of carbon dioxide; and 2009 ...... 12 to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (C) incorporates a comprehensive measure- 2010 ...... 15 REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our ment, monitoring, and validation program. 2011 ...... 18 Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by On page 192, line 7, insert ‘‘carbon dioxide 2012 ...... 21 investing in clean, renewable, and al- by volume’’ after ‘‘95 percent’’. 2013 ...... 24 ternative energy resources, promoting 2014 ...... 27 new emerging energy technologies, de- SA 1640. Mr. GRAHAM (for herself 2015 ...... 30.’’; and veloping greater efficiency, and cre- and Mr. DORGAN) submitted an amend- (2) by adding at the end the following: ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency ment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(4) The Architect of the Capitol shall amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. comply with the requirements of this sub- and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other pur- REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our section with respect to the Capitol com- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by plex.’’. poses; which was ordered to lie on the On page 161, after line 2, insert the fol- table; as follows: investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting lowing: On page 180, line 7, insert ‘‘and storage’’ be- SEC. 269. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ENERGY EFFI- fore ‘‘of carbon’’. new emerging energy technologies, de- CIENCY INITIATIVE. On page 180, line 11, strike ‘‘the compres- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- (a) AUDIT.— sion’’ and insert ‘‘advanced compression’’. ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency

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HYDROGEN INSTALLATION, INFRA- tricity per year, subparagraph (A) shall be section (a) with respect to any property STRUCTURE, AND FUEL COSTS. applied by substituting ‘$6,000’ for ‘$2,000’ which ceases to be property eligible for such (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart B of part IV of each place it appears. credit. subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal ‘‘(i) ELECTION NOT TO TAKE CREDIT.—No ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE HYDROGEN ENERGY CONVER- Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to foreign tax credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) SION DEVICES.—For purposes of this sub- credit, etc.) is amended by adding at the end for any property if the taxpayer elects not to section— the following new section: have this section apply to such property. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘eligible hy- ‘‘SEC. 30D. HYDROGEN INSTALLATION, INFRA- ‘‘(j) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall STRUCTURE, AND FUEL COSTS. drogen energy conversion device’ means, prescribe such regulations as necessary to ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—There shall be with respect to any taxpayer, any hydrogen carry out the provisions of this section. allowed as a credit against the tax imposed energy conversion device which— ‘‘(k) TERMINATION.—This section shall not by this chapter for the taxable year an ‘‘(i) is placed in service after December 31, apply to any costs after the earlier of— amount equal to the sum of— 2004, ‘‘(1) December 31, 2017, or ‘‘(1) the hydrogen installation and infra- ‘‘(ii) is wholly owned by the taxpayer dur- ‘‘(2) the date on which the Secretary esti- structure costs credit determined under sub- ing the taxable year, and mates that at least 5 percent of all registered section (b), and ‘‘(iii) has received from the Secretary an passenger motor vehicles are powered by hy- ‘‘(2) the hydrogen fuel costs credit deter- allocation from the national hydrogen in- drogen.’’. mined under subsection (c). stallation, infrastructure, and fuel credit (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(b) HYDROGEN INSTALLATION AND INFRA- limitation. (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended STRUCTURE COSTS CREDIT.— If an owner of a device (determined without by striking ‘‘plus’’ at the end of paragraph ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of sub- regard to this subparagraph) provides to the (30), by striking the period at the end of section (a), the hydrogen installation and in- primary user of such device a written state- paragraph (31) and inserting ‘‘plus’’, and by frastructure costs credit determined under ment that such user shall be treated as the adding at the end the following new para- this subsection with respect to each eligible owner of such device for purposes of this sec- graph: hydrogen production and distribution facil- tion, then such user (and not such owner) ‘‘(32) the portion of the hydrogen installa- ity of the taxpayer is an amount equal to— shall be so treated. tion, infrastructure, and fuel credit to which ‘‘(A) 50 percent of so much of the installa- ‘‘(B) HYDROGEN ENERGY CONVERSION DE- section 30D(f)(1) applies.’’. tion costs which when added to such costs VICE.—The term ‘hydrogen energy conversion (2) Section 55(c)(3) of such Code is amended taken into account with respect to such fa- device’ means— by inserting ‘‘30D(f)(2),’’ after ‘‘30C(d)(2),’’. cility for all preceding taxable years under ‘‘(i) any electrochemical device which con- (3) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended this subparagraph does not exceed $200,000, verts hydrogen into electricity, and by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph plus ‘‘(ii) any combustion engine which burns (36), by striking the period at the end of ‘‘(B) 30 percent of so much of the infra- hydrogen as a fuel. paragraph (37) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by structure costs for the taxable year as does ‘‘(d) NATIONAL HYDROGEN INSTALLATION, IN- adding at the end the following new para- not exceed $200,000 with respect to such facil- FRASTRUCTURE, AND FUEL CREDIT LIMITA- graph: ity, and which when added to such costs TION.— ‘‘(38) to the extent provided in section taken into account with respect to such fa- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is a national hy- 30D(e).’’. cility for all preceding taxable years under drogen installation, infrastructure, and fuel (4) Section 6501(m) of such Code is amended this subparagraph does not exceed $600,000. credit limitation for each fiscal year. Such by inserting ‘‘30D(i),’’ after ‘‘30C(e)(5),’’. Nothing in this section shall permit the limitation is $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, (5) The table of sections for subpart B of same cost to be taken into account more $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2009, $40,000,000 for part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such than once. fiscal year 2010, and $50,000,000 for each suc- Code is amended by inserting after the item ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND ceeding fiscal year. relating to section 30C the following new DISTRIBUTION FACILITY.—For purposes of this ‘‘(2) ALLOCATION.—Not later than 90 days item: subsection, the term ‘eligible hydrogen pro- after the date of the enactment of this sec- ‘‘Sec. 30D. Hydrogen installation, infra- duction and distribution facility’ means a tion, the Secretary, in consultation with the structure, and fuel costs.’’. hydrogen production and distribution facil- Secretary of Energy, shall establish a hydro- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ity which has received from the Secretary an gen installation, infrastructure, and fuel made by this section shall apply to amounts allocation from the national hydrogen in- credit allocation program. paid or incurred after December 31, 2007, in stallation, infrastructure, and fuel credit ‘‘(e) REDUCTION IN BASIS.—For purposes of taxable years ending after such date. limitation. this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this ‘‘(c) HYDROGEN FUEL COSTS CREDIT.— section for any expenditure with respect to SA 1641. Mr. COLEMAN submitted an ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of sub- any property, the increase in the basis of amendment intended to be proposed to section (a), the hydrogen fuel costs credit de- such property which would (but for this amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. termined under this subsection with respect paragraph) result from such expenditure REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our to each eligible hydrogen device of the tax- shall be reduced by the amount of the credit Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by payer is an amount equal to the qualified hy- so allowed. drogen expenditure amounts with respect to investing in clean, renewable, and al- ‘‘(f) APPLICATION WITH OTHER CREDITS.— ternative energy resources, promoting such device. ‘‘(1) BUSINESS CREDIT TREATED AS PART OF new emerging energy technologies, de- ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED HYDROGEN EXPENDITURE GENERAL BUSINESS CREDIT.—So much of the AMOUNT.—For purposes of this subsection— credit which would be allowed under sub- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified hy- section (a) for any taxable year (determined ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency drogen expenditure amount’ means, with re- without regard to this subsection) that is at- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- spect to each eligible hydrogen energy con- tributable to amounts which (but for sub- ternative energy, and for other pur- version device of the taxpayer with a produc- section (g) would be allowed as a deduction poses; which was ordered to lie on the tion capacity of not more than 25 kilowatts under section 162 shall be treated as a credit table; as follows: of electricity per year, the lesser of— listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year On page 44, line 4, strike ‘‘processing’’ and ‘‘(i) 30 percent of the amount paid or in- (and not allowed under subsection (a)). curred by the taxpayer during the taxable insert ‘‘harvest, processing, storage’’. ‘‘(2) PERSONAL CREDIT.—The credit allowed On page 44, line 12, strike ‘‘processing’’ and year for hydrogen which is consumed by such under subsection (a) (after the application of insert ‘‘harvest, processing, storage’’. device, and paragraph (1)) for any taxable year shall not ‘‘(ii) $2,000. exceed the excess (if any) of— SA 1642. Ms. CANTWELL submitted In the case of any device which is not owned ‘‘(A) the regular tax liability (as defined in an amendment intended to be proposed by the taxpayer at all times during the tax- section 26(b)) reduced by the sum of the cred- by her to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our able year, the $2,000 amount in subparagraph its allowable under subpart A and sections Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by (B) shall be reduced by an amount which 27, 30, 30B, and 30C, over bears the same ratio to $2,000 as the portion ‘‘(B) the tentative minimum tax for the investing in clean, renewable, and al- of the year which such device is not owned taxable year. ternative energy resources, promoting by the taxpayer bears to the entire year. ‘‘(g) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—The new emerging energy technologies, de- ‘‘(B) HIGHER LIMITATION FOR DEVICES WITH amount of any deduction or other credit al- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- MORE PRODUCTION CAPACITY.—In the case of lowable under this chapter for any cost ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2007 and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- veloping greater efficiency, and cre- submits to Congress and the President the ternative energy, and for other pur- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency report under paragraph (1), and biannually poses; which was ordered to lie on the and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- thereafter, the Secretary shall update the re- table; as follows: ternative energy, and for other pur- port. SEC. 256. SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, In section 102(4), strike subparagraph (A) poses; which was ordered to lie on the DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRA- and insert the following: table; as follows: TION. (A) nonmerchantable materials or On page 141, after line 23, add the fol- (a) POWER GRID DIGITAL INFORMATION precommercial thinnings that— lowing: TECHNOLOGY.—The Secretary, in consulta- (i) are byproducts of preventive treat- tion with electric utilities, the States, and SEC. 255. STUDY OF SMART GRID SYSTEM. ments, such as trees, wood, brush, thinnings, other stakeholders, shall carry out a pro- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting chips, and slash, that are removed— gram— through the Director of the Office of Elec- (I) to reduce hazardous fuels; (1) to develop advanced techniques for tricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (re- (II) to reduce or contain disease or insect measuring peak load reductions and energy- ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), infestation; or efficiency savings from smart metering, de- shall conduct a study to assess the costs and (III) to restore forest health; mand response, distributed generation, and benefits of modernizing the electric trans- (ii) would not otherwise be used for higher- electricity storage systems; mission and distribution grid (including in- value products; and (2) to investigate means for demand re- vestments relating to advanced grid tech- (iii) are harvested from National Forest sponse, distributed generation, and storage nologies). System land or public land (as defined in sec- to provide ancillary services; (b) INPUT FROM OTHER ENTITIES.— tion 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Man- (3) to conduct research to advance the use (1) PARTICIPATION.—In conducting the agement Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702))— of wide-area measurement networks, includ- study under subsection (a), the Secretary (I) where permitted by law; and ing data mining, visualization, advanced shall provide to any interested individual or (II) in accordance with— computing, and secure and dependable com- entity an opportunity to participate in the (aa) applicable land management plans; munications in a highly-distributed environ- study, including— and ment; (A) consumers of electricity; (bb) the requirements for old-growth main- (4) to test new reliability technologies in a (B) manufacturers of components; and tenance and restoration and large-tree reten- grid control room environment against a (C) representatives of— tion of subsections (e)(2) and (f) of section 102 representative set of local outage and wide (i) the government of any State; of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of area blackout scenarios; (ii) the electric utility industry; 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6512); or (5) to propose policies to facilitate the (iii) the smart grid system; and transition to real-time electricity pricing SA 1643. Ms. CANTWELL submitted (iv) any electric utility. based on marginal generation costs; (2) CONSIDERATION OF INPUT.—The Sec- an amendment intended to be proposed (6) to develop high-performance computers retary may consider the input of any inter- and algorithms for use in electric trans- to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. ested individual or entity described in para- mission system software applications; REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our graph (1). (7) to promote the use of underutilized Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by (3) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY.—In con- electricity generation capacity in any sub- investing in clean, renewable, and al- ducting the study under subsection (a), the stitution of electricity for liquid fuels in the ternative energy resources, promoting Secretary may require any electric utility to transportation system of the United States; new emerging energy technologies, de- provide to the Secretary any information re- and veloping greater efficiency, and cre- lating to the deployment of smart grid sys- (8) in consultation with the Federal Energy tems and technologies. ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency Regulatory Commission, to propose inter- (c) REPORT.— connection protocols to enable electric utili- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months ties to access electricity stored in vehicles ternative energy, and for other pur- after the date of enactment of this Act, the to help meet peak demand loads. poses; which was ordered to lie on the Secretary shall submit to Congress and the (b) SMART GRID REGIONAL DEMONSTRATION table; as follows: President a report that— INITIATIVE.— At the end of subtitle C of title I, add the (A) covers the transmission and distribu- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may estab- following: tion components of the electric transmission lish a smart grid regional demonstration ini- and distribution grid; and tiative (referred to in this subsection as the SEC. 151. STUDY OF MARGINAL PRODUCTION COST OF REQUIRING USE OF FLEXI- (B) includes— ‘‘Initiative’’) composed of demonstration BLE FUEL MIXTURES IN CERTAIN (i) an updated inventory of smart grid sys- projects specifically focused on advanced VEHICLES. tems in existence as of the date of enactment technologies for use in power grid sensing, (a) DEFINITION OF FLEXIBLE FUEL MIX- of this Act; communications, analysis, and power flow TURE.—In this section, the term ‘‘flexible (ii) a description of— control. fuel mixture’’ means— (I) procedures for— (2) GOALS.—The goals of the Initiative (1) any mixture of gasoline and ethanol, (aa) monitoring the condition of grid infra- shall be— not more than 85 percent of which is ethanol, structure; and (A) to demonstrate the potential benefits as measured by volume; (bb) determining the need for new grid in- of concentrated investments in advanced (2) any mixture of gasoline and methanol, frastructure; and grid technologies on a regional grid; not more than 85 percent of which is meth- (II) any plan developed by any State, elec- (B) to facilitate the commercial transition anol, as measured by volume; and tric utility, or other individual or entity to from the current power transmission and dis- (3) diesel or biodiesel, of which 85 percent introduce any smart grid system or tech- tribution system technologies to advanced is biodiesel, as measured by volume. nology; technologies; (b) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a (iii) an assessment relating to— (C) to facilitate the integration of ad- study of the likely average marginal produc- (I) any constraint relating to the deploy- vanced technologies in existing electric net- tion cost of requiring that each new pas- ment of smart grid technology; works to improve system performance, senger vehicle with a weight of less than (II) the potential benefits resulting from power flow control, and reliability; 10,000 pounds that is sold in the United the introduction of smart grid systems, in- (D) to demonstrate protocols and standards States shall be capable of using a flexible cluding benefits relating to— that allow for the measurement and valida- fuel mixture. (aa) energy efficiency; tion of the energy savings and greenhouse (c) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after (bb) the improved reliability and security gas emission reductions associated with the the date of enactment of this Act, using of electricity; installation and use of energy efficiency and funds made available to the Secretary, the (cc) the reduced price of electricity; demand response technologies and practices; Secretary shall prepare and submit to Con- (dd) the ability to facilitate real-time elec- and gress a report describing the results of the tricity pricing; and (E) to investigate differences in each re- study under subsection (b). (ee) the improved integration of renewable gion and regulatory environment. resources; and (3) DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.— SA 1644. Ms. CANTWELL submitted (III) the ancillary benefits for any other (A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the Ini- an amendment intended to be proposed economic sector or activity outside of the tiative, the Secretary shall carry out smart to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. electricity sector; and grid demonstration projects in up to 5 elec- (iv) any recommendations for legislative or tricity control areas, including at least 1 REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our regulatory changes to remove barriers and area in which the majority of generation and Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by create incentives for the implementation of transmission assets are controlled by a tax- investing in clean, renewable, and al- the smart grid system. exempt entity. ternative energy resources, promoting (2) BIANNUAL UPDATES.—Not later that 180 (B) COOPERATION.—A demonstration pro- new emerging energy technologies, de- days after the date on which the Secretary ject under subparagraph (A) shall be carried

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7827 out in cooperation with the electric utility (C) in the event of a reliability crisis that qualified smart grid system to recover in a that owns the grid facilities in the elec- threatens an outage, short-term load shed- timely manner the remaining book-value tricity control area in which the demonstra- ding to help preserve the stability of the costs of any equipment rendered obsolete by tion project is carried out. grid. the deployment of the qualified smart grid (C) FEDERAL SHARE OF COST OF TECHNOLOGY (d) DEVELOPMENT OF FRAMEWORK.—In de- system, based on the remaining depreciable INVESTMENTS.—The Secretary shall provide veloping the framework, the Secretary of life of the obsolete equipment. to an electric utility described in subpara- Commerce, acting through the Director of ‘‘(G) RETAINED SAVINGS.—Each State shall graph (B) financial assistance for use in pay- the National Institute of Standards and consider authorizing any electric utility or ing an amount equal to not more than 50 per- Technology shall— other party deploying a qualified smart grid cent of the cost of qualifying advanced grid (1) consult with— system to retain an amount equal to not less technology investments made by the electric (A) sectors of the electricity industry, in- than 50 percent of the cost savings of the utility to carry out a demonstration project. cluding sectors relating to the generation, electric utility that are attributable to the (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— transmission, and distribution of electricity; use by the electric utility of the qualified There are authorized to be appropriated— (B) end-users of electricity; smart grid system. (A) to carry out subsection (a), such sums (C) the Gridwise Architecture Council, the ‘‘(17) SMART GRID CONSUMER INFORMATION.— as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engi- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each State shall provide through 2012; and neers, the Association of Home Appliance to each electricity consumer located in the (B) to carry out subsection (b), $100,000,000 Manufacturers, the National Electrical Man- State direct access, in written and electronic for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012. ufacturers Association, and other electric in- machine-readable form, information describ- dustry groups; and ing— SEC. 257. SMART GRID INTEROPERABILITY (D) any appropriate Federal and State FRAMEWORK. ‘‘(i) the time-based use, price, and source of agencies; and (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— the electricity delivered to the consumer; (2) not later than 1 year after the date of and (1) each element of a digitally interactive enactment of this Act, make the proposed electric system needs to easily connect and ‘‘(ii) any available optional electricity sup- framework available for public review and plies (including the price and quantity of the operate in a safe, dependable manner that comment. enhances the efficient and reliable operation optional electricity supplies). SEC. 258. STATE CONSIDERATION OF SMART ‘‘(B) AVAILABILITY.—In providing to each of the overall electric system; GRID. electricity consumer located in a State the (2) without a framework for integrating Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regu- electric system resources, information ex- latory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) information described in subparagraph (A), change agreements would emerge in an ad is amended by adding at the end the fol- the State in which the electricity consumer hoc manner with great inconsistency from lowing: is located shall— ‘‘(i) update the information on an hourly region to region, organization to organiza- ‘‘(16) FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR SMART GRID tion, and application to application; and DEPLOYMENT.— basis; and (3) ad hoc development would lead to— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each State shall con- ‘‘(ii) ensure that the information is avail- (A) slower adoption rates of smart grid sider incentives to encourage the rapid na- able to each electricity consumer on a daily technology and applications; tional deployment of a qualified smart grid basis.’’. (B) inefficiencies from uncoordinated ef- system, including each incentive described forts; and in this paragraph. SA 1645. Ms. CANTWELL submitted (C) potential solutions that would stifle ‘‘(B) DECOUPLING FROM UTILITY REVENUES.— an amendment intended to be proposed supplier competition and technical evo- To improve energy efficiency and use, each by her to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our lution. State shall consider requiring that a major Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by (b) INTEROPERABILITY FRAMEWORK.—The portion of the profits of each electric utility investing in clean, renewable, and al- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (re- of the State shall— ternative energy resources, promoting ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Commis- ‘‘(i) be based on criteria relating to— new emerging energy technologies, de- sion’’), in cooperation with the Secretary, ‘‘(I) performance; veloping greater efficiency, and cre- shall coordinate with smart grid stake- ‘‘(II) achievement of designated goals; holders to develop protocols for the estab- ‘‘(III) service reliability; and ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency lishment of a flexible framework for the con- ‘‘(IV) customer support and assistance; and and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- nection of smart grid devices and systems ‘‘(ii) not be based exclusively on the vol- ternative energy, and for other pur- that would align policy, business, and tech- ume of electricity sales of the electric util- poses; which was ordered to lie on the nology approaches in a manner that would ity. table; as follows: enable all electric resources, including de- ‘‘(C) CONSIDERATION OF SMART GRID INVEST- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- mand-side resources, to contribute to an effi- MENTS.—Each State shall consider requiring lowing: cient, reliable electricity network that will that, prior to undertaking investments in SEC. llll. LIMITATION ON RADIO-FREQUENCY not— nonadvanced grid technologies, an electric INTERFERENCE LEVELS IN THE 902– (1) prevent appliances or other electric utility of the State demonstrate to the State 928 MEGAHERTZ BAND. loads from properly functioning; and that the electric utility considered an in- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- (2) endanger the health and safety of any vestment in a qualified smart grid system lowing: consumer of an appliance. based on appropriate factors, including— (1) Unlicensed radio devices are critical to (c) SCOPE OF FRAMEWORK.—The framework ‘‘(i) cost-effectiveness; promoting energy efficiency in the United developed under subsection (b) shall be de- ‘‘(ii) improved reliability; States. This equipment is used by virtually signed— ‘‘(iii) security; and all of the major companies involved in explo- (1) to accommodate traditional, central- ‘‘(iv) system performance. ration, production, refining, marketing, and ized generation and transmission resources ‘‘(D) RATE RECOVERY.—Each State shall transportation of petroleum, petroleum and consumer distributed resources, includ- consider authorizing each electric utility of products, and natural gas. Unlicensed de- ing distributed generation, renewable gen- the State to recover from ratepayers any vices carry out myriad functions in the Su- eration, energy storage, energy efficiency, capital, operating expenditure, or other costs pervisory Control and Data Acquisition and demand response and enabling devices of the electric utility relating to the deploy- (‘‘SCADA’’) systems that ensure effective oil and systems; ment of a qualified smart grid system, in- and natural gas industry operations and are (2) to be flexible to incorporate— cluding a reasonable rate of return on the critical to safety of life and the protection of (A) regional and organizational differences; capital expenditures of the electric utility property and the environment. Systems that and for the deployment of the qualified smart rely on these devices remotely operate large (B) technological innovations; and grid system. production fields, sometimes comprised of (3) to include voluntary standards for cer- ‘‘(E) ENHANCED RETURN.—Each State shall thousands of oil and natural gas wells, col- tain classes of new mass-produced electric consider authorizing each electric utility of lect and transmit critical data regarding appliances and equipment for homes and the State to earn an enhanced return on the well pressures, temperature, and rates of businesses that are manufactured with the capital expenditures of the electric utility flow that are essential to the coordinated ability to respond to electric grid emer- for the deployment of a qualified smart grid and safe operation, and transmit alarms in gencies and demand response signals by cur- system, including an amount equal to not the event of a leak or other emergency. tailing all, or a portion of, the electrical less than 130 percent of the maximum return Similar devices in petroleum and natural gas power consumed by the appliances or equip- that the electric utility is authorized to earn transmission pipeline operations measure ment in response to an emergency or demand on other investments and expenditures for and report flow rate, temperature, and pres- response signal, including through— the transmission and distribution network of sure. Energy utilities nationwide use unli- (A) load reduction to reduce total elec- the electric utility. censed systems for remote meter reading, trical demand; ‘‘(F) OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT.—Each State which facilitates time-of-day pricing to (B) adjustment of load to provide grid an- shall consider authorizing any electric util- spread load and promote energy efficiency, cillary services; and ity or other party of the State to deploy a and for SCADA systems that efficiently

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(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The chapter mate consumer of the energy. (3) Unlicensed operation in the 902–928 MHz analysis for chapter 329 of title 49, United ‘‘(2) ADOPTION.—Not later than 1 year after band is a large and essential component of States Code, is amended by inserting after the date of enactment of this subsection, all the benefits identified in paragraphs (1) the item relating to section 32919 the fol- each State regulatory authority (with re- and (2). lowing: spect to each electric utility for which the (4) Increased radio-frequency interference ‘‘32920. Fuel economy indicators and de- State regulatory authority has ratemaking in the 902–928 MHz band would impair many vices.’’. authority), and each nonregulated electric industries, and, in particular, would threaten utility, shall— the integrity and safety of energy production SA 1647. Mrs. CLINTON (for herself, ‘‘(A) provide public notice and conduct a hearing with respect to the standards estab- and distribution. Mr. SANDERS, Mr. LEAHY, and Ms. (b) PROTECTION OF UNLICENSED OPER- lished under paragraph (3); and CANTWELL) submitted an amendment ‘‘(B) on the basis of the hearing, adopt the ATION.— intended to be proposed to amendment (1) IN GENERAL.—In issuing or amending standard. any regulations related to the operation, SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the ‘‘(3) ESTABLISHMENT OF NET METERING use, and maintenance of the 902–928 mega- bill H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s de- STANDARD.— hertz band, the Federal Communications pendency on foreign oil by investing in ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each retail electric sup- Commission shall not permit increased lev- clean, renewable, and alternative en- plier shall offer to arrange (either directly or els of radio-frequency interference in such ergy resources, promoting new emerg- through a local distribution company or other third party) to make net metering band to unlicensed devices and operations. ing energy technologies, developing (2) EXCEPTION.—The limitation under para- available, on a first-come, first-served basis, greater efficiency, and creating a Stra- to each of the retail customers of the retail graph (1) shall not apply to any regulations tegic Energy Efficiency and Renew- issued by the Federal Communications Com- electric supplier in accordance with the re- missions that directly govern unlicensed op- ables Reserve to invest in alternative quirements described in subparagraph (B) eration in the 902–928 megahertz band. energy, and for other purposes; which and other provisions of this subsection. ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS.—The requirements re- (3) GOAL.—Consistent with paragraphs (1) was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- and (2), the Federal Communications Com- lows: ferred to in subparagraph (A) are, with respect to a retail electric supplier, that— mission shall endeavor to maximize efficient At the end of subtitle F of title II, add the use of the 902–928 megahertz band. ‘‘(i) rates and charges and contract terms following: and conditions for the sale of electric energy (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: SEC. 279. NET METERING AND INTERCONNEC- to customer-generators shall be the same as (1) UNLICENSED DEVICE.—The term ‘‘unli- TION STANDARDS. the rates and charges and contract terms censed device’’ means an intentional radi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 113 of the Public ator authorized pursuant to part 15 of the and conditions that would be applicable if Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 the customer-generator did not own or oper- Federal Communication Commission’s Rules U.S.C. 2623) is amended by adding at the end ate a qualified generation unit and use a net (47 C.F.R. Part 15). the following: metering system; and (2) UNLICENSED OPERATION.—The term ‘‘un- ‘‘(d) NET METERING.— ‘‘(ii) each retail electric supplier shall no- licensed operation’’ means operation of an ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection and tify all of the retail customers of the retail unlicensed device. subsection (e): electric supplier of the standard established ‘‘(A) CUSTOMER-GENERATOR.—The term Ms. CANTWELL submitted under this paragraph as soon as practicable SA 1646. ‘customer-generator’ means the owner or op- after the adoption of the standard. an amendment intended to be proposed erator of a qualified generation unit. ‘‘(4) NET ENERGY MEASUREMENT.— by her to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our ‘‘(B) ELECTRIC GENERATION UNIT.—The term ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each retail electric sup- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by ‘electric generation unit’ means— plier shall arrange to provide to customer- investing in clean, renewable, and al- ‘‘(i) a qualified generation unit; and generators who qualify for net metering ternative energy resources, promoting ‘‘(ii) any electric generation unit that under subsection (b) an electrical energy new emerging energy technologies, de- qualifies for net metering under a net meter- meter capable of net metering and meas- ing tariff or rule approved by a State. veloping greater efficiency, and cre- uring, to the maximum extent practicable, ‘‘(C) LOCAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.—The the flow of electricity to or from the cus- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency term ‘local distribution system’ means any tomer, using a single meter and single reg- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- system for the distribution of electric energy ister. ternative energy, and for other pur- to the ultimate consumer of the electricity, ‘‘(B) IMPRACTICABILITY.—In a case in which poses; which was ordered to lie on the whether or not the owner or operator of the it is not practicable to provide a meter to a table; as follows: system is a retail electric supplier. customer-generator under subparagraph (A), On page 277, between lines 5 and 6, insert ‘‘(D) NET METERING.—The term ‘net meter- a retail electric supplier (either directly or the following: ing’ means the process of— through a local distribution company or ‘‘(i) measuring the difference between the other third party) shall, at the expense of SEC. 521. ONBOARD FUEL ECONOMY INDICATORS electricity supplied to a customer-generator the retail electric supplier, install 1 or more AND DEVICES. and the electricity generated by the cus- of those electric energy meters for the cus- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 329 of title 49, tomer-generator that is delivered to a local tomer-generators concerned. United States Code, is amended by adding at distribution system at the same point of ‘‘(5) BILLING.— the end the following: interconnection during an applicable billing ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each retail electric sup- ‘‘§ 32920. Fuel economy indicators and de- period; and plier subject to subsection (b) shall calculate vices ‘‘(ii) providing an energy credit to the cus- the electric energy consumption for a cus- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Trans- tomer-generator in the form of a kilowatt- tomer using a net metering system in ac- portation, in consultation with the Adminis- hour credit for each kilowatt-hour of energy cordance with subparagraphs (B) through trator of the Environmental Protection produced by the customer-generator from a (D). Agency, shall prescribe a fuel economy qualified generation unit. ‘‘(B) MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICITY.—The standard for passenger automobiles and light ‘‘(E) QUALIFIED GENERATION UNIT.—The retail electric supplier shall measure the net trucks manufactured by a manufacturer in term ‘qualified generation unit’ means an electricity produced or consumed during the each model year beginning with model year electric energy generation unit that— billing period using the metering installed in 2012 that requires each such automobile and ‘‘(i) is a fuel cell or uses as the energy accordance with paragraph (4). light truck to be equipped with— source of the unit solar energy, wind, bio- ‘‘(C) BILLING AND CREDITING.— ‘‘(1) an onboard electronic instrument that mass, geothermal energy, anaerobic diges- ‘‘(i) BILLING.—If the electricity supplied by provides real-time and cumulative fuel econ- tion, or landfill gas, or a combination of the the retail electric supplier exceeds the elec- omy data; and any of those sources; tricity generated by the customer-generator ‘‘(2) an onboard electronic instrument that ‘‘(ii) has a generating capacity of not more during the billing period, the customer-gen- signals a driver when inadequate tire pres- than 2,000 kilowatts; erator shall be billed for the net electric ensure may be affecting fuel economy. ‘‘(iii) is located on premises that are ergy supplied by the retail electric supplier ‘‘(b) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) shall not owned, operated, leased, or otherwise con- in accordance with normal billing practices. apply to any vehicle that is not subject to an trolled by the customer-generator; ‘‘(ii) CREDITING.—

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‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—If electric energy gen- supplier reaches a level that equals or ex- ‘‘(i) are qualified generation units (as de- erated by the customer-generator exceeds ceeds— fined in subsection (d)(1)(D) (other than the electric energy supplied by the retail ‘‘(I) 75 percent of the limitation specified clause (ii) of subsection (d)(1)(D)); and electric supplier during the billing period, in subparagraph (B); or ‘‘(ii) do not exceed 2,000 kilowatts of capac- the customer-generator shall be billed for ‘‘(II) the limitation specified in subpara- ity. the appropriate customer charges for that graph (B). ‘‘(B) PURPOSES.—The model standards shall billing period and credited for the excess ‘‘(7) OWNERSHIP OF CREDITS.— be designed to— electric energy generated during the billing ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of Federal ‘‘(i) encourage the use of qualified genera- period, with the credit appearing as a kilo- and State laws providing renewable energy tion units; and watt-hour credit on the bill for the following credits or greenhouse gas credits, a cus- ‘‘(ii) ensure the safety and reliability of billing period. tomer-generator with a qualified generation the qualified generation units and the local ‘‘(II) APPLICATION OF CREDITS.—Any kilo- unit and net metering shall be treated as distribution systems interconnected with the watt-hour credits provided to a customer- owning and having title to the renewable en- generator under this clause shall be applied ergy attributes, renewable energy credits qualified generation units. to customer-generator electric energy con- and greenhouse gas emission credits relating ‘‘(C) EXPEDITED PROCEDURES.— sumption on the following billing period bill to any electricity produced by the qualified ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The model standards (except for a billing period that ends in the generation unit. shall have 2 separate expedited procedures, next calendar year). ‘‘(B) RETAIL ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS.—No re- including— ‘‘(III) CARRYOVER OF UNUSED CREDITS.—At tail electric supplier shall claim title to or ‘‘(I) a standard for interconnecting quali- the beginning of each calendar year, any un- ownership of any renewable energy at- fied generation units of not more than 15 used kilowatt-hour credits remaining from tributes, renewable energy credits, or green- kilowatts; and the preceding year will carry over to the new house gas emission credits of a customer- ‘‘(II) a separate standard that expedites year. generator as a result of interconnecting the interconnection for qualified generation ‘‘(D) USE OF TIME-DIFFERENTIATED RATES.— customer-generator or providing or offering units of more than 15 kilowatts but not more ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in the customer-generator net metering. than 2,000 kilowatts. clause (ii), if a customer-generator is using a ‘‘(8) SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE STAND- ‘‘(ii) BEST PRACTICES.—The expedited pro- meter and retail billing arrangement that ARDS.— cedures shall be based on the best practices has time-differentiated rates— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A qualified generation that have been used in States that have ‘‘(I) the kilowatt-hour credit shall be based unit and net metering system used by a cus- adopted interconnection standards. on the ratio representing the difference in tomer-generator shall meet all applicable ‘‘(iii) MODEL RULE.—In designing the expe- retail rates for each time-of-use rate; or safety and performance and reliability dited procedures, the Commission shall con- ‘‘(II) the credits shall be reflected on the standards established by— sider Interstate Renewable Energy Council bill of the customer-generator as a monetary ‘‘(i) the national electrical code; Model Rule MR–I2005. credit reflecting retail rates at the time of ‘‘(ii) the Institute of Electrical and Elec- ‘‘(D) ADOPTION OF STANDARDS.— generation of the electric energy by the cus- tronics Engineers; ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years tomer-generator. ‘‘(iii) Underwriters Laboratories; or after the date of enactment of this sub- ‘‘(ii) DIFFERENT TARIFFS OR SERVICES.—A ‘‘(iv) the American National Standards In- section, each State shall— retail electric supplier shall offer a cus- stitute. ‘‘(I) adopt the model standards established tomer-generator the choice of a time-dif- ‘‘(B) ADDITIONAL CHARGES.—The Commis- under this paragraph, with or without modi- ferentiated energy tariff rate or a nontime- sion shall, after consultation with State reg- differentiated energy tariff rate, if the retail ulatory authorities and nonregulated local fication; and electric supplier offers the choice to cus- distribution systems and after notice and op- ‘‘(II) submit the standards to the Commis- tomers in the same rate class as the cus- portunity for comment, prohibit by regula- sion for approval. tomer-generator. tion the imposition of additional charges by ‘‘(ii) APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION.—The ‘‘(6) PERCENT LIMITATIONS.— retail electric suppliers and local distribu- Commission shall approve a modification of ‘‘(A) 4 PERCENT LIMITATION.—The standard tion systems for equipment or services for the model standards only if the Commission established under this subsection shall not safety or performance that are in addition to determines that the modification is— apply for a calendar year in the case of a cus- those necessary to meet the standards and ‘‘(I) consistent with or superior to the pur- tomer-generator served by a local distribu- requirements referred to in subparagraph (A) pose of the standards; and tion company if the total generating capac- and subsection (e). ‘‘(II) required by reason of local conditions. ity of all customer-generators with net me- ‘‘(9) DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE.— ‘‘(E) NONAPPROVAL OF STANDARDS FOR A tering systems served by the local distribu- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any State regulatory STATE.—If standards have not been approved tion company in the calendar year is equal authority (with respect to each electric util- under this paragraph by the Commission for to or more than 4 percent of the capacity ity for which the authority has ratemaking any State during the 2-year period beginning necessary to meet the average forecasted ag- authority), and each nonregulated electric on the date of enactment of this subsection, gregate customer peak demand of the com- utility, may apply to the Commission for a the Commission shall, by rule or order, en- pany for the calendar year. determination that any State net metering force the model standards of the Commission ‘‘(B) 2 PERCENT LIMITATION.—The standard requirement or regulations complies with in the State until such time as State stand- established under this subsection shall not this subsection. ards are approved by the Commission. apply for a calendar year in the case of a cus- ‘‘(B) ORDERS.—In the absence of a deter- ‘‘(F) UPDATES.— tomer-generator served by a local distribu- mination under subparagraph (A), the Com- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years tion company if the total generating capac- mission, on the motion of the Commission or after the date of enactment of this sub- ity of all customer-generators with net me- pursuant to the petition of any interested section and after notice and opportunity for tering systems served by the local distribu- person, may, after notice and opportunity comment, the Commission shall publish an tion company in the calendar year using a for a hearing on the record, issue an order re- update of the model standards, after consid- single type of qualified generation units (as quiring against any retail electric supplier ering changes in the underlying standards described in paragraph (1)(D)(i)) is equal to or local distribution company to require and technologies. or more than 2 percent of the capacity nec- compliance with this subsection. ‘‘(ii) AVAILABILITY.—The updates shall be essary to meet the average forecasted aggre- ‘‘(C) PENALTIES.— made available to State regulatory authori- gate customer peak demand of the company ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Any person who violates ties for the consideration of the authorities. for the calendar year. this subsection or any order of the Commis- ‘‘(2) SAFETY, RELIABILITY, PERFORMANCE, ‘‘(C) RECORDS AND NOTICE.— sion under this subsection shall be subject to AND COST.— ‘‘(i) RECORDS.—Each retail electric supplier a civil penalty in the amount of $10,000 for ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The standards under shall maintain, and make available to the each day that the violation continues. this subsection shall establish such measures public, records of— ‘‘(ii) ASSESSMENT.—The penalty may be as- ‘‘(I) the total generating capacity of cus- sessed by the Commission, after notice and for the safety and reliability of the affected tomer-generators of the system of the retail opportunity for hearing, in the same manner equipment and local distribution systems as electric supplier that are using net metering; as penalties are assessed under section 31(d) are appropriate. and of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 823b(d)). ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATION.—The standards ‘‘(II) the type of generating systems and ‘‘(e) INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS.— shall— energy source used by the electric gener- ‘‘(1) MODEL STANDARDS.— ‘‘(i) be consistent with all applicable safety ating systems used by the customer-genera- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year and performance standards established by— tors. after the date of enactment of this sub- ‘‘(I) the national electrical code; ‘‘(ii) NOTICE.—Each such retail electric section, the Commission shall publish model ‘‘(II) the Institute of Electrical and Elec- supplier shall notify the State regulatory au- standards for the physical connection be- tronics Engineers; thority and the Commission at each time at tween local distribution systems and quali- ‘‘(III) Underwriters Laboratories; or which the total generating capacity of the fied generation units and electric generation ‘‘(IV) the American National Standards In- customer-generators of the retail electric units that— stitute; 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Mr. WYDEN (for himself, veloping restoration activities under sub- standards; and Mr. HARKIN, Ms. LANDRIEU, and Mr. section (c)(2) and management strategies and ‘‘(B) the charges and equipment require- SALAZAR) submitted an amendment in- adaptation strategies under subsection (c)(3), ments identified in the best practices of tended to be proposed to amendment the Secretary shall emphasize the use of na- States with interconnection standards. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. REID to the tive plant species (including mixtures of ‘‘(4) RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING LAW RE- bill H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s de- many native plant species) for sequestering GARDING INTERCONNECTION.—Nothing in this covered greenhouse gas in each terrestrial subsection affects the application of section pendency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative en- ecosystem. 111(d)(15) relating to interconnection. (e) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the as- ‘‘(5) CONSUMER-FRIENDLY CONTRACTS.— ergy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing sessment under subsection (b) and devel- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall— oping the methodology under subsection (f), ‘‘(i) promulgate regulations that ensure greater efficiency, and creating a Stra- the Secretary shall consult with— that simplified contracts will be used for the tegic Energy Efficiency and Renew- (1) the Secretary of Energy; interconnection of electric energy by elec- ables Reserve to invest in alternative (2) the Secretary of the Interior; tric energy transmission or local distribu- energy, and for other purposes; which (3) the Administrator of the Environ- tion systems and generating facilities that was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- mental Protection Agency; have a power production capacity of not (4) the Administrator of the National Oce- greater than 2,000 kilowatts; and lows: anic and Atmospheric Administration; ‘‘(ii) consider the best practices for con- On page 192, after line 21, add the fol- (5) the heads of other relevant agencies; sumer-friendly contracts that are used by lowing: (6) consortia based at institutions of higher States or national associations of State reg- SEC. 305. ASSESSMENT OF CARBON SEQUESTRA- education and with research corporations; ulators. TION AND METHANE AND NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM TERRES- and ‘‘(B) LIABILITY OR INSURANCE.—The con- TRIAL ECOSYSTEMS. (7) representatives of agricultural pro- tracts shall not require liability or other in- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ducers and forest and grassland managers. surance in excess of the liability or insur- (1) ADAPTATION STRATEGY.—The term ‘‘ad- ance that is typically carried by customer- (f) METHODOLOGY.— aptation strategy’’ means a land use and (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after generators for general liability. management strategy that can be used to in- ‘‘(6) ENFORCEMENT.— the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- crease the sequestration capabilities of any retary shall develop a methodology for con- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any person who violates terrestrial ecosystem. this subsection shall be subject to a civil ducting the assessment. (2) ASSESSMENT.—The term ‘‘assessment’’ penalty in the amount of $10,000 for each day (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The methodology de- means the national assessment authorized veloped under paragraph (1)— that the violation continues. under subsection (b). ‘‘(B) ASSESSMENT.—The penalty may be as- (A) shall— (3) COVERED GREENHOUSE GAS.—The term sessed by the Commission, after notice and (i) determine the method for measuring, ‘‘covered greenhouse gas’’ means carbon di- monitoring, quantifying, and monetizing opportunity for hearing, in the same manner oxide, nitrous oxide, and methane gas. as penalties are assessed under section 31(d) covered greenhouse gas emissions and reduc- (4) NATIVE PLANT SPECIES.—The term ‘‘na- of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. tions, including methods for allocating and tive plant species’’ means any noninvasive, managing offsets or credits; and 823b(d)).’’. naturally occurring plant species within a (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1262 (ii) estimate the total capacity of each ter- terrestrial ecosystem. of the Public Utility Holding Company Act restrial ecosystem to— (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16451) is amended by strik- (I) sequester carbon; and means the Secretary of Agriculture. ing paragraph (5) and inserting the following: (II) reduce emissions of covered greenhouse (6) TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM.— ‘‘(5) ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANY.— gases; and (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘terrestrial ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘electric util- (B) may employ economic and other sys- ecosystem’’ means any ecological and sur- ity company’ means any company that owns tems models, analyses, and estimations, to ficial geological system on public or private or operates facilities used for the generation, be developed in consultation with each of the land. transmission, or distribution of electric en- individuals described in subsection (e). (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘terrestrial eco- ergy for sale. (3) EXTERNAL REVIEW AND PUBLICATION.—On system’’ includes— ‘‘(B) EXCLUSION.—The term ‘electric utility completion of a proposed methodology, the (i) agricultural land; company’ does not include an electric gen- Secretary shall— (ii) forest land; (A) publish the proposed methodology; eration unit (as defined in section 113(d) of (iii) grassland; (B) at least 60 days before the date on the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of (iv) freshwater aquatic ecosystems; and which the final methodology is published, so- 1978).’’. (v) coastal ecosystems (including estu- licit comments from— SEC. 280. RELATIONSHIP TO STATE LAW. aries). Section 117(b) of the Public Utility Regu- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF ASSESSMENT.—Not (i) the public; and latory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2627(b)) later than 2 years after the date on which (ii) heads of affected Federal and State is amended— the final methodology is published under agencies; (1) by striking ‘‘Nothing’’ and inserting the subsection (f)(3)(D), the Secretary shall com- (C) establish a panel to review the proposed following: plete a national assessment of— methodology published under subparagraph ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in (1) the quantity of carbon stored in and re- (A) and any comments received under subparagraph (2), nothing’’; and leased from terrestrial ecosystems; and paragraph (B), to be composed of members— (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) the annual flux of covered greenhouse (i) with expertise in the matters described ‘‘(2) NET METERING AND INTERCONNECTION gases in and out of terrestrial ecosystems. in subsections (c) and (d); and STANDARDS.— (c) COMPONENTS.—In conducting the assess- (ii) that are, as appropriate, representa- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph ment under subsection (b), the Secretary tives of Federal agencies, institutions of (B), no State or nonregulated utility may shall— higher education, nongovernmental organi- adopt or enforce any standard or require- (1) determine the processes that control zations, State organizations, industry, and ment concerning net metering or inter- the flux of covered greenhouse gases in and international organizations; and connection that restricts access to the elec- out of each terrestrial ecosystem; (D) on completion of the review under sub- tric power transmission or local distribution (2) estimate the technical and economic paragraph (C), publish in the Federal register system by qualified generators beyond those potential for increasing carbon sequestration the revised final methodology. standards and requirements established in natural and managed terrestrial eco- (g) ESTIMATE; REVIEW.—The Secretary under section 113. systems through management activities or shall— ‘‘(B) EQUIVALENT OR GREATER ACCESS.— restoration activities in each terrestrial eco- (1) based on the assessment, prescribe the Nothing in this Act precludes a State from system; data, information, and analysis needed to es- adopting or enforcing incentives or require- (3) develop near-term and long-term adap- tablish a scientifically sound estimate of— ments to encourage qualified generation and tation strategies or mitigation strategies (A) the carbon sequestration capacity of net metering that— that can be employed— relevant terrestrial ecosystems;

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(B) a national inventory of covered green- ‘‘(4) ADMINISTRATION.—Subsections (a)(2) spection of motor fuel dispensers are author- house gas sources that is consistent with the and (d) shall not apply to a guarantee made ized to determine if such dispensers are inventory prepared by the Environmental under this subsection.’’. equipped with the automatic temperature Protection Agency entitled the ‘‘Inventory compensation equipment required under sub- of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: SA 1650. Mr. REED submitted an section (a). 1990–2005’’; and amendment intended to be proposed to (2) NOTIFICATION.—If the State inspector (C) the willingness of covered greenhouse amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. determines that a motor fuel dispenser does gas emitters to pay to sequester the covered REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our not comply with the requirement under sub- greenhouse gases emitted by the applicable Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by section (a), the State inspector is authorized emitters in designated terrestrial eco- investing in clean, renewable, and al- to notify the Secretary of Commerce, systems; and through an electronic notification system (2) not later than 180 days after the date on ternative energy resources, promoting developed by the Secretary, of such non- which the assessment is completed, submit new emerging energy technologies, de- compliance. to the heads of applicable Federal agencies veloping greater efficiency, and cre- (3) FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION.—Not earlier and the appropriate committees of Congress ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency than 180 days after a motor fuel dispenser is a report that describes the results of the as- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- found to be out of compliance with the re- sessment. ternative energy, and for other pur- quirement under subsection (a), the Sec- (h) DATA AND REPORT AVAILABILITY.—On poses; which was ordered to lie on the retary shall coordinate a follow-up inspec- completion of the assessment, the Secretary table; as follows: tion of such motor fuel dispenser. shall incorporate the results of the assess- (4) FINE.— At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ment into a web-accessible database for pub- (A) IN GENERAL.—The owner or operator of lowing: lic use. any retail fuel establishment with a motor (i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— SEC. ll. PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND. fuel dispenser subject to the requirement There is authorized to be appropriated to Section 9(e)(2)(C) of the United States under subsection (a) that is determined to be carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(e)(2)(C)) out of compliance with such requirement the 3 years following the date of enactment is amended by adding at the end the fol- shall be subject to a fine equal to $5,000 for of this Act. lowing: each noncompliant motor fuel dispenser. ‘‘(iv) EXISTING CONTRACTS.—The term of a (B) ADDITIONAL FINE.—If a motor fuel dis- SA 1649. Mr. REED submitted an contract described in clause (i) that, as of penser is determined to be out of compliance amendment intended to be proposed to the date of enactment of this clause, is in re- during a follow-up inspection, the owner or amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. payment and has a term of not more than 12 operator of the retail fuel establishment at years, may be extended to a term of not REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our which such motor fuel dispenser is located more than 20 years to permit additional en- shall be subject to an additional fine equal to Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by ergy conservation improvements without re- investing in clean, renewable, and al- $5,000. quiring the reprocurement of energy per- (5) USE OF FINES.—Amounts collected under ternative energy resources, promoting formance contractors.’’. paragraph (4) may be used to carry out sec- new emerging energy technologies, de- tion ll3. veloping greater efficiency, and cre- SA 1651. Mrs. MCCASKILL submitted (c) RULEMAKING.— ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (1) COMMENCEMENT.—Not later than 90 days and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- after the date of the enactment of this Act, ternative energy, and for other pur- REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our the Secretary of Commerce shall commence poses; which was ordered to lie on the Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by a rulemaking procedure to implement the re- table; as follows: investing in clean, renewable, and al- quirement under subsection (a). At the end of subtitle B of title I, add the ternative energy resources, promoting (2) FINAL REGULATIONS.—Not later than 1 following: new emerging energy technologies, de- year after the date of the enactment of this veloping greater efficiency, and cre- Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall issue SEC. 131. ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESIDENTIAL final regulations to implement the require- GUARANTEES. ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- ment under subsection (a), including speci- Section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of fying which volume correction factor tables 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16513) (as amended by section ternative energy, and for other pur- shall be used for the range of gasoline and 124(a)) is amended— poses; which was ordered to lie on the diesel fuel products that are sold to retail (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end table; as follows: customers in the United States. the following: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ‘‘(11) Energy efficiency residential financ- (d) DEFINED TERM.—In this subtitle, the lowing: ing guarantees provided under subsection term ‘‘automatic temperature compensation (g).’’; and Subtitle ll—Retail Fuel Fairness equipment’’ has the meaning given the term (2) by adding at the end the following: SEC. ll1. SHORT TITLE. in the National Institute of Standards and ‘‘(g) ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESIDENTIAL This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Future Technology Handbook 44. GUARANTEES.— Accountability in Retail Fuel Act’’ or the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ‘‘FAIR Fuel Act’’. SEC. ll3. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COM- PENSATION EQUIPMENT GRANT make guarantees under this section for sin- SEC. ll2. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COM- PROGRAM. gle and multifamily mortgage bonds and re- PENSATION EQUIPMENT. lated financing for energy efficiency pur- (a) IN GENERAL.— (a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.— poses. (1) NEW MOTOR FUEL DISPENSERS.—Begin- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- ‘‘(2) PURPOSES.—The Secretary shall make ning 90 days after the issuance of final regu- merce is authorized to award grants to own- a guarantee under this subsection only for— lations under subsection (c), all motor fuel ers and operators of retail fuel establish- ‘‘(A) bonds and related financing issued by dispensers that are newly installed or up- ments to offset the costs associated with the State housing and energy agencies; or graded at any retail fuel establishment in installation of automatic temperature com- ‘‘(B) debt financing for energy efficiency the United States shall be equipped with pensation equipment on motor fuel dis- measures in new or existing housing sup- automatic temperature compensation equip- pensers. ported by Federal financial assistance pro- ment to ensure that any volume of gasoline (2) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The Secretary may grams (including the low-income housing or diesel fuel measured by such dispenser for not award a grant under this subsection in credits under section 42 of the Internal Rev- retail sale is equal to the volume that such excess of— enue Code of 1986 and project-based rental quantity of fuel would equal at the time of (A) $1,000 per motor fuel dispenser; or housing assistance under section 8(o)(13) of such sale if the temperature of the fuel was (B) $10,000 per grant recipient. the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 60 degrees Fahrenheit. (3) INELIGIBLE COMPANIES.—A major inte- U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)) under which energy effi- (2) EXISTING MOTOR FUEL DISPENSERS.—Not grated oil company (as defined in section ciency projects are approved jointly by State later than 5 years after the issuance of final 167(h)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of housing finance and energy agencies. regulations under subsection (c), all motor 1986) is ineligible to receive a grant under ‘‘(3) CRITERIA.—Not later than 90 days after fuel dispensers at any retail fuel establish- this subsection. the date of enactment of this subsection, the ment in the United States shall be equipped (4) USE OF GRANT FUNDS.—Grant funds re- Secretary (in consultation with State hous- with the automatic temperature compensa- ceived under this subsection may be used to ing finance, energy, weatherization and pub- tion equipment described in paragraph (1). offset the costs incurred by owners and oper- lic utility commissioners) shall promulgate (b) INSPECTIONS.— ators of retail establishments to acquire and regulations establishing criteria for energy (1) ANNUAL INSPECTION.—Beginning on the install automatic temperature compensation efficiency projects eligible for guarantees date described in subsection (a), State in- equipment in accordance with the require- under this subsection. spectors conducting an initial or annual in- ment under section ll2(a).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2007 (b) REIMBURSEMENT OF STATE INSPECTION REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our propriated such sums as are necessary to COSTS.—The Secretary of Commerce is au- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by provide the cost of guarantees for projects thorized to reimburse States for the costs in- investing in clean, renewable, and al- involving coal-to-liquid and gas-to-liquid fa- curred by the States to— ternative energy resources, promoting cilities under section 1703(b)(11).’’. (c) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS (1) inspect motor fuel dispensers for com- new emerging energy technologies, de- pliance with the requirement under section FOR UTILIZATION OF COAL-TO-LIQUID OR GAS- ll2(a); and veloping greater efficiency, and cre- TO-LIQUID FUEL IN MILITARY AIRCRAFT.— (2) notify the Secretary of Commerce of ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter any noncompliance with such requirement. and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- 134 of title 10, United States Code, is amend- SEC. ll4. SAVINGS PROVISION. ternative energy, and for other pur- ed by adding at the end the following new section: (a) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this subtitle poses; which was ordered to lie on the may be construed to preempt a State from table; as follows: ‘‘§ 2263. Fuel: minimum requirements for uti- enacting a law that imposes an equivalent On page 192, after line 21, add the fol- lization of coal-to-liquid or gas-to-liquid standard or a more stringent standard con- lowing: fuel cerning the retail sale of gasoline at certain SEC. 305. STUDY OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Of the total amount of temperatures. OF CARBON DIOXIDE. fuel utilized by the Department of Defense in (b) DEFINED TERM.—In this section, the The Secretary shall offer to enter into a a calendar year, the percentage of such fuel term ‘‘equivalent standard’’ means any contract with the National Academy of that is coal-to-liquid fuel, gas-to-liquid fuel, standard that prohibits the retail sale of gas- Sciences under which the National Academy or both shall be the percentage as follows: oline with energy content per gallon that is of Sciences shall conduct a study of uses (in- ‘‘(1) In the first applicable utilization year, different than the energy content of 1 gallon cluding industrial applications) for captured 5 percent. of gasoline stored at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. carbon dioxide, other than sequestration, en- ‘‘(2) Except as provided in subsection (c), in SEC. ll5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- hanced oil recovery, or carbon trading. any year after the first applicable utilization TIONS. year, a percentage that is 5 greater than the There are authorized to be appropriated SA 1654. Mr. HAGEL submitted an percentage of utilization in the preceding such sums as may be necessary to carry out amendment intended to be proposed to year under this section. this subtitle. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(b) FIRST APPLICABLE UTILIZATION YEAR.—For purposes of subsection (a)(1), the REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our SA 1652. Mr. HAGEL (for himself and first applicable utilization year for coal-to- Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by liquid fuel and gas-to-liquid fuel shall be the Mr. MENENDEZ) submitted an amend- investing in clean, renewable, and al- earlier of the following: ment intended to be proposed to ternative energy resources, promoting ‘‘(1) The first calendar year after the Sec- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. new emerging energy technologies, de- retary Defense certifies to Congress that at REID to the bill H.R. 6, to reduce our veloping greater efficiency, and cre- least 50 percent of the aircraft fleet of the Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency Department has the proven capability to uti- investing in clean, renewable, and al- and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- lize coal-to-liquid fuel or gas-to-liquid fuel without— ternative energy resources, promoting ternative energy, and for other pur- new emerging energy technologies, de- ‘‘(A) any adverse effect on the aircraft en- poses; which was ordered to lie on the gines of such fleet; veloping greater efficiency, and cre- table; as follows: ‘‘(B) any adverse effect on the overall per- ating a Strategic Energy Efficiency On page 47, after line 23, add the following: formance of the aircraft; and and Renewables Reserve to invest in al- SEC. 131. COAL-TO-LIQUID AND GAS-TO-LIQUID ‘‘(C) any adverse effect on health and safe- ternative energy, and for other pur- TECHNOLOGIES. ty of the aircrew, passengers, and mainte- poses; which was ordered to lie on the (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— nance crew. table; as follows: (1) coal-to-liquid and gas-to-liquid tech- ‘‘(2) 2017. nologies are mature, known technologies ‘‘(c) EXCEPTION.—If as of December 31 of At the end of subtitle F of title II, add the that are used around the world; any year in which subsection (a) is in effect following: (2) with sizable coal reserves, the United the average price of crude petroleum (as de- SEC. 2ll. TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION. States is ideally suited for the use of coal-to- termined by the Secretary of Energy in 2007 (a) IN GENERAL.—Of funds made available liquid and gas-to-liquid technologies to constant dollars) is less then $40 per barrel, to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use produce alternatives for petroleum products; paragraph (2) of that subsection shall not be not less than $2,000,000 to carry out, through and operative in the next succeeding year. the Clean Cities Program established under (3) it is in the best interest of the national ‘‘(d) MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE.— sections 404, 409, and 505 of the Energy Policy security of the United States to develop and ‘‘(1) The maximum percentage of the fuel Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13231, 13235, 13256), a commercialize a synthetic fuels industry. utilized by the Department that is required program for traffic signal coordination. (b) COAL-TO-LIQUID AND GAS-TO-LIQUID FA- by this section to be coal-to-liquid fuel, gas- (b) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall en- CILITIES LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM.— to-liquid fuel, or both is 50 percent. sure that any activity under the program (1) AMOUNT.—Section 1702(c) of the Energy ‘‘(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be con- under subsection (a) shall be carried out by Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16512(c)) is strued to limit the percentage of fuel uti- a certified civil engineer with experience re- amended— lized by the Department that is coal-to-liq- lating to traffic patterns, signals, and con- (A) by striking ‘‘Unless’’ and inserting the uid fuel or gas-to-liquid fuel.’’. gestion. following: (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of section at the beginning of subchapter II of (c) ACTION BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERN- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in MENTS.— paragraph (2), unless’’; and such chapter is amended by adding at the (1) REPORT.—Each unit of State or local (B) by adding at the end the following: end the following new item: government that receives funds from the ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—The amount of a loan ‘‘Sec. 2263. Fuel: minimum requirements for Secretary to carry out an activity under the guarantee provided under this title for a utilization of coal-to-liquid or program under subsection (a) shall submit to project described in section 1703(b)(11) shall gas-to-liquid fuel.’’. the Secretary a report describing the quan- be not more than the lesser of— (d) COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT STUDY.— tity of fuel savings of the State as a result of ‘‘(A) 50 percent of the project cost of the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy, the activity— facility that is the subject of the guarantee, in consultation with the Administrator of (A) by not later than 3 years after the date as estimated at the time at which the guar- the Federal Aviation Administration, shall on which the State receives the funds; and antee is issued; or conduct a study on commercial style aircraft (B) every 3 years thereafter. ‘‘(B) $100,000,000.’’. engines and airframes to determine the (2) TREATMENT OF EMISSION REDUCTIONS.— (2) ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.—Section 1703(b) of quantity of fuel produced using coal-to-liq- Any emission reductions due to fuel savings the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. uid or gas-to-liquid technology that may be in a State as a result of an activity under 16513(b)) is amended by adding at the end the used without compromising health, safety, the program under subsection (a) shall be following: or the longevity of the engines and air- taken into account with respect to the State ‘‘(11) Coal-to-liquid and gas-to-liquid facili- frames, including an analysis of any environ- implementation plan of the State under the ties that produce not less than 150,000,000 mental benefits from using the fuel. Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), regard- gallons of liquid transportation fuel per (2) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after less of whether the activity is part of a year.’’. the date of the completion of the study transportation implementation plan of the (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Energy State. Section 1704 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 shall submit to the appropriate committees (42 U.S.C. 16514) is amended by adding at the of Congress a report that describes— SA 1653. Mr. HAGEL submitted an end the following: (A) the results of the study; and amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(c) COAL-TO-LIQUID AND GAS-TO-LIQUID (B) any recommendations of the Secretary amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. PROJECTS.—There are authorized to be ap- of Energy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S18JN7.REC S18JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7833 NOTICES OF HEARINGS The subcommittee hearings are lier today by Senators KENNEDY and COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS scheduled for Monday, June 25, 2007, at SPECTER, is at the desk, and I ask for Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I would 11 a.m., in room 106 of the Dirksen Sen- its first reading. like to announce that the Committee ate Office Building, and Monday, July The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on Indian Affairs will meet on Thurs- 9, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., in room 342 of the clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: day, June 21, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. in room Dirksen Senate Office Building. For 485 of the Russell Senate Office Build- further information, please contact A bill (S. 1639) to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other pur- ing to conduct an oversight hearing on Elise Bean of the Permanent Sub- committee on Investigations at 224– poses. law enforcement in Indian Country. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I Those wishing additional information 9505. now ask for its second reading and ob- may contact the Indian Affairs Com- f ject to my own request. mittee at 224–2251. APPOINTMENTS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION tion is heard. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f wish to announce that the Committee Chair announces, on behalf of the Re- ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 19, on Rules and Administration will meet publican leader, pursuant to the provi- 2007 on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at 10 a.m., to sions of S. Res. 105 (adopted April 13, conduct a hearing to receive testimony 1989), as amended by S. Res. 149 (adopt- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask on Smithsonian Institution governance ed October 5, 1993), as amended by Pub- unanimous consent that when the Sen- reform and a report by the lic Law 105–275, further amended by S. ate completes its business today, it Smithsonian’s Independent Review Res. 75 (adopted March 25, 1999), stand adjourned until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Committee. amended by S. Res. 383 (adopted Octo- June 19; that on Tuesday, following the For further information regarding ber 27, 2000), and amended by S. Res. 355 prayer and pledge, the Journal of pro- this hearing, please contact Howard (adopted November 13, 2002), and fur- ceedings be approved to date, the Gantman at the Rules and Administra- ther amended by S. Res. 480 (adopted morning hour be deemed expired, and tion Committee, 224–6352. November 20, 2004), the appointment of the time for the two leaders reserved COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND the following Senators to serve as for their use later in the day; that ENTREPRENEURSHIP members of the Senate National Secu- there then be a period of morning busi- Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I would rity Working Group for the 110th Con- ness for 60 minutes, with Senators per- like to inform the Members that the gress: Senator RICHARD LUGAR of Indi- mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes, Committee on Small Business and En- ana, Senator JOHN WARNER of Virginia, and with the time equally divided and trepreneurship will hold a roundtable Senator JEFF SESSIONS of Alabama, controlled between the two leaders or entitled ‘‘SBA Reauthorization: Small Senator PETE DOMENICI of New Mexico, their designees, with the Republicans Business Venture Capital Programs,’’ Senator BOB CORKER of Tennessee. controlling the first half and the ma- on Thursday, June 21, 2007, at 10 a.m., jority controlling the final half; that f in room 428A of the Russell Senate Of- upon the close of morning business, the fice Building. AMENDING SENATE RESOLUTION Senate resume consideration of H.R. 6, PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS 458 as under the previous order. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without like to announce for the information of unanimous consent that the Senate objection, it is so ordered. the Senate and the public that the Per- now proceed to consideration of S. Res. f manent Subcommittee on Investiga- 238, which was submitted earlier today. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tions of the Committee on Homeland TOMORROW Security and Governmental Affairs will clerk will report the resolution by hold 2 days of hearings entitled ‘‘Exces- title. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, if sive Speculation in the Natural Gas The legislative clerk read as follows: there is no further business to come be- Markets.’’ The subcommittee’s hearing A resolution (S. Res. 238) amending Senate fore the Senate today, I now ask unani- will examine the reasons for the ex- Resolution 458 (98th Congress) to allow the mous consent that the Senate stand treme price levels and volatility in the Secretary of the Senate to adjust the sala- adjourned under the previous order. natural gas futures markets in 2006 and ries of employees who are placed on the pay- There being no objection, the Senate, roll of the Senate, under the direction of the how excessive speculation by a single at 6:41 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, Secretary, as a result of the death or res- June 19, 2007, at 10 a.m. hedge fund, Amaranth LLC, dominated ignation of a Senator. f the natural gas market and distorted There being no objection, the Senate natural gas futures prices. The hearing proceeded to consider the resolution. NOMINATIONS also will examine the extent to which Mr. BINGAMAN. I ask unanimous Executive nominations received by excessive speculative trading on un- consent that the resolution be agreed the Senate June 18, 2007: regulated energy exchanges contrib- to and the motion to reconsider be laid DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION uted to the price distortions, and the on the table. PAUL R. BRUBAKER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ADMINIS- need for statutory and regulatory The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TRATOR OF THE RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECH- changes to prevent manipulation and objection, it is so ordered. NOLOGY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- TATION, VICE ASHOK G. KAVEESHWAR, RESIGNED. excessive speculation on unregulated The resolution (S. Res. 238) was DEPARTMENT OF STATE exchanges from detrimentally affecting agreed to, as follows: energy prices. Witnesses for the upcom- NANCY GOODMAN BRINKER, OF FLORIDA, TO BE CHIEF S. RES. 238 OF PROTOCOL, AND TO HAVE THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR ing hearing will include a Counsel to Resolved, That (a) subsection (a)(1) of the DURING HER TENURE OF SERVICE, VICE DONALD the Permanent Subcommittee on In- BURNHAM ENSENAT, RESIGNED. first section of Senate Resolution 458 (98th EUNICE S. REDDICK, OF NEW YORK, A CAREER MEMBER vestigations who will present a report Congress) is amended by inserting after ‘‘re- OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- on the subcommittee’s year-long inves- spective salaries’’ the following: ‘‘, unless ad- COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA tigation, Amaranth, the Commodity justed by the Secretary of the Senate with TO THE GABONESE REPUBLIC, AND TO SERVE CONCUR- Futures Trading Commission, the the approval of the Senate Committee on RENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS Rules and Administration,’’. AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY Intercontinental Exchange, the New (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE DEMO- CRATIC REPUBLIC OF SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE. York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas shall take effect January 1, 2007. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR users, and academics. A final witness f list for the June 25 hearing will be DAVID W. JAMES, OF MISSOURI, TO BE AN ASSISTANT MEASURE READ THE FIRST SECRETARY OF LABOR, VICE RANDOLPH JAMES available on Friday, June 22, 2007. A CLERIHUE. TIME—S. 1639 final witness list for the July 9 hearing DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE will be available on Friday, July 6, Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I un- STEVEN H. MURDOCK, OF TEXAS, TO BE DIRECTOR OF 2007. derstand that S. 1639, introduced ear- THE CENSUS, VICE LOUIS KINCANNON.

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IN THE AIR FORCE To be major ANTHONY N. KANELLIS, 0000 THOMAS J. LINEK, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NATALIE A. JAGIELLA, 0000 CAROLYN G. LOTT, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CLARK W. MURFF, 0000 CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- PHILIP T. PUGLIESE, 0000 AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION MENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR GARY R. RUSS, 0000 601: FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): VICTOR H. STEPHENSON, 0000 To be lieutenant general To be lieutenant colonel BOBBY C. THORNTON, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF MAJ. GEN. DONALD C. WURSTER, 0000 ANNE M. BEAUDOIN, 0000 CRAIG A. MYRMEL, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE To be major UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADES INDICATED UNDER CALVIN M. KANEMARU, 0000 TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: To be colonel LAUREN E. KITCHENS, 0000 To be major general SAMUEL B. MUNRO, 0000 DIRK R. KLOSS, 0000 JUSTINA U. PAULINO, 0000 MICHAEL E. MONTOYA, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL D. AKEY, 0000 ROBERT G. MOSER, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL G. BRANDT, 0000 IN THE ARMY MARK C. STRONG, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL RICHARD H. CLEVENGER, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL CYNTHIA N. KIRKLAND, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR REGULAR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- BRIGADIER GENERAL DUANE J. LODRIDGE, 0000 APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED BRIGADIER GENERAL PATRICK J. MOISIO, 0000 UNITED STATES ARMY NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES A. MORGAN III, 0000 U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: To be colonel BRIGADIER GENERAL DANIEL B. O’HOLLAREN, 0000 To be major BRIGADIER GENERAL PETER S. PAWLING, 0000 DAVID M. GRIFFITH, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM M. SCHUESSLER, 0000 BIRGET BATISTE, 0000 PAUL A. HAVELES, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL HAYWOOD R. STARLING, JR., 0000 CURTIS M. HELLENBRAND, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL RAYMOND L. WEBSTER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GEORGE P. MAUGHAN, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY To be brigadier general RICHARD L. OTT, 0000 DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 JOSEPH THOMPSON, 0000 AND 3064: COLONEL MAURICE T. BROCK, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel COLONEL JIM C. CHOW, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel COLONEL MICHAEL G. COLANGELO, 0000 JOHN ABRUSCATO, 0000 COLONEL BARRY K. COLN, 0000 JAMES P. HOUSTON, 0000 PHIL L. AUBEL, 0000 COLONEL STEVEN A. CRAY, 0000 MICHAEL K. BEANS, 0000 COLONEL JAMES D. DEMERITT, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO ROBERT T. BEIDLEMAN, 0000 COLONEL MATTHEW J. DZIALO, 0000 JOSHUA P. BERISFORD, 0000 COLONEL TRULAN A. EYRE, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: JOSEPH C. BIGGERS, 0000 COLONEL JON F. FAGO, 0000 CARLOS BLANCHARD, 0000 COLONEL WILLIAM S. HADAWAY III, 0000 To be colonel TYLER L. BOSCO, 0000 COLONEL SAMUEL C. HEADY, 0000 ROBERT M. BURTON, 0000 COLONEL JOHN P. HUGHES, 0000 JOHN C. LOOSE, JR., 0000 REBECCA CARTER, 0000 COLONEL MARK R. JOHNSON, 0000 RICHARD A. CHALOUPKA, 0000 COLONEL PATRICK L. MARTIN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- CHARLES J. CLAYTON, 0000 COLONEL RICHARD A. MITCHELL, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED MARK W. CRUMPTON, 0000 COLONEL JOHN F. NICHOLS, 0000 STATES ARMY AS CHAPLAINS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., ANN M. DALKIEWICZ, 0000 COLONEL GRADY L. PATTERSON III, 0000 SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: JEFFREY J. DANTONIO, 0000 COLONEL GEORGE E. PIGEON, 0000 To be major LEONARD E. DRAVES, 0000 COLONEL WILLIAM N. REDDELL III, 0000 GARY M. ELLIOTT, 0000 COLONEL HAROLD E. REED, 0000 BRUCE BUBLICK, 0000 FRANCIS V. FRAZIER, 0000 COLONEL LEON S. RICE, 0000 JAMES MADDEN, 0000 MICHAEL B. FRAZIER, 0000 COLONEL ALPHONSE J. STEPHENSON, 0000 ROBERT D. FRUM, 0000 COLONEL ERIC W. VOLLMECKE, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT FRANK E. GRAY, 0000 COLONEL ERIC G. WELLER, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JAMES W. GRAY, 0000 IN THE ARMY KEVIN A. GREGORY, 0000 To be colonel JAY A. HAMMER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DANIEL J. HAVEMAN, 0000 JACKIE L. BYAS, 0000 TO THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL IN THE LUCIA M. HEUGH, 0000 WILLIAM R. CLARK, 0000 UNITED STATES ARMY WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION JAMES W. HICKS, 0000 OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR GARY L. HILL, 0000 U.S.C., SECTION 601: APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE JEFFERY A. HOLLAMON, 0000 To be lieutenant general UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, DAVID J. HOTOP, 0000 U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: DONALD C. HOUK, 0000 MAJ. GEN. JOHN D. GARDNER, 0000 MARK HUNTER, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel JAY W. INMAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT AURELIA L. JETER, 0000 JEFFREY R. KEIM, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY WILLIAM S. JONES, 0000 RICHARD C. RUCK, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MARTHA E. KIENE, 0000 To be brigadier general To be major GUIFFRE J. KILGREN, 0000 JOHN D. KOCH, 0000 COLONEL ROBERT B. ABRAMS, 0000 STAN ROWICKI, 0000 ADAM J. LAMAR, 0000 COLONEL RALPH O. BAKER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- JAMES M. LINDLEY, 0000 COLONEL ALLEN W. BATSCHELET, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED ROBERT S. LYMAN, 0000 COLONEL PETER C. BAYER, JR., 0000 STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SHAWN P. MAHANA, 0000 COLONEL ARNOLD N.G. BRAY, 0000 SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: HUGH R. MCNEELY, 0000 COLONEL JEFFREY S. BUCHANAN, 0000 MATTHEW B. MEDNICK, 0000 COLONEL ROBERT A. CARR, 0000 To be colonel WILL G. MERRILL, 0000 COLONEL GARY H. CHEEK, 0000 RANDOLPH MOFFAT, 0000 COLONEL KENDALL P. COX, 0000 PHILIP A. HORTON, 0000 MARIA A. MORENO, 0000 COLONEL WILLIAM T. CROSBY, 0000 To be major SCOTT S. NAELITZ, 0000 COLONEL ANTHONY G. CRUTCHFIELD, 0000 MICHAEL R. NELSON, 0000 COLONEL JOSEPH P. DISALVO, 0000 JOHN S. COLE, 0000 ROBERT R. NIEVES, 0000 COLONEL BRIAN J. DONAHUE, 0000 CHAD A. EICHER, 0000 MICHAEL A. OFFE, 0000 COLONEL PATRICK J. DONAHUE II, 0000 TUNG M. HA, 0000 MICHAEL T. OHALPIN, 0000 COLONEL PETER N. FULLER, 0000 ERIC D. MARTIN, 0000 ROGER L. PASCHALL, 0000 COLONEL WILLIAM K. FULLER, 0000 MATTHEW D. MCDONALD, 0000 ANDREW PETRETTI, 0000 COLONEL WALTER M. GOLDEN, JR., 0000 CHRISTOPHER NEWTON, 0000 BASIL A. PIAZZA, 0000 COLONEL PATRICK M. HIGGINS, 0000 KIRK S. RUSSELL, 0000 WILLIAM C. PRAY, 0000 COLONEL FREDERICK B. HODGES, 0000 PATRICIA YOUNG, 0000 CHRISTIAN G. PRESCOTT, 0000 COLONEL BRIAN R. LAYER, 0000 MICKEL A. SAWYER, 0000 COLONEL RICHARD C. LONGO, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR GLORN I. SINE, 0000 COLONEL ALAN R. LYNN, 0000 APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE DAVID F. SMITH, 0000 COLONEL DAVID L. MANN, 0000 UNITED STATES ARMY DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, ANTHONY D. TAYLOR, 0000 COLONEL LLOYD MILES, 0000 U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: SANDRA A. TOOMEY, 0000 COLONEL MARK A. MILLEY, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel RICHARD D. VINAS, 0000 COLONEL JOHN W. NICHOLSON, JR., 0000 JAMES D. WALLACE, 0000 COLONEL HENRY J. NOWAK, 0000 BERNADINE F. PELETZFOX, 0000 WALTER W. WHEELER, 0000 COLONEL RAYMOND P. PALUMBO, 0000 SCOTT R. WILD, 0000 COLONEL GARY S. PATTON, 0000 To be major SCOTT W. WILDE, 0000 COLONEL MARK W. PERRIN, 0000 DAMION D. GILDAY, 0000 JAMES D. WOOD, 0000 COLONEL WILLIAM E. RAPP, 0000 SUSAN P. STATTMILLER, 0000 COLONEL THOMAS J. RICHARDSON, 0000 To be major COLONEL STEVEN L. SALAZAR, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SHAFFIR ALIKHAN, 0000 COLONEL DAVID A. TEEPLES, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE MATTHEW S. ALLISON, 0000 COLONEL RAYMOND A. THOMAS III, 0000 ARMY UNDER TITLE 10 U.S.C., SECTION 12203: FAYE W. ANTHONY, 0000 COLONEL PAUL L. WENTZ, 0000 To be colonel BETHANY C. ARAGON, 0000 COLONEL LARRY D. WYCHE, 0000 DAVID D. ARVIK, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE JEFFERY H. ALLEN, 0000 TODD A. AULD, 0000 THOMAS E. BROWN, SR., 0000 SCOTT H. BAILEY, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- TROY B. CHAPPELL, 0000 LEON J. BATIE, 0000 MENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR MATTHEW L. DANA, 0000 SAMUEL L. BATTAGLIA, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): GREGORY P. FISCHER, 0000 JAMES E. BEAN, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel DANIEL L. GARDNER, 0000 CRAIG J. BONDRA, 0000 MICHAEL B. HOLMES, 0000 JAMES E. BONO, 0000 ALICE A. HALE, 0000 GARY E. HUFFMAN, 0000 DENA M. BRAEGER, 0000

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DEATON, 0000 MICHAEL K. COCKEY, 0000 MARK S. MANFREDI, 0000 CORY J. DELGER, 0000 SCOTT D. CONN, 0000 KEVIN MANNIX, 0000 CHRISTOPHER D. DRINKARD, 0000 SCOTT P. COOLEDGE, 0000 BRADLEY W. MARGESON, 0000 WILLIAM H. DUNBAR, 0000 BRIAN K. COREY, 0000 ROBERT L. MASON, 0000 DANIEL J. DUNCAN, 0000 RICHARD A. CORRELL, 0000 DAVID A. MAYO, 0000 LEONARD J. ERAZOSLOAT, 0000 ROBERT E. COSGRIFF, 0000 THOMAS F. MCGOVERN, 0000 ALETA ESCOTO, 0000 GREGORY H. CREWSE, 0000 BRYANGERARD MCGRATH, 0000 JAMIE GARCIA, 0000 DONALD R. CUDDINGTON, JR., 0000 JAMES J. MCHUGH IV, 0000 LISA A. GARCIA, 0000 ROBERT L. DAIN, 0000 PAUL P. MCKEON, 0000 DOUGLAS F. GIBSON, 0000 MARC H. DALTON, 0000 BRADLEY R. MCKINNEY, 0000 JEFFREY R. GOLDBERG, 0000 MATTHEW W. DANEHY, 0000 MARK A. MCLAUGHLIN, 0000 JEANETTE H. GRIFFIN, 0000 EDWARD J. DANGELO, 0000 PHILIP G. MCLAUGHLIN, 0000 JEFFREY D. DAVILA, 0000 DEIDRE L. MCLAY, 0000 JERRY D. HALLMAN, 0000 JEFFREY A. DAVIS, 0000 TIMOTHY R. MCMAHON, 0000 DANIEL C. HART, 0000 MARK E. 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GUILIANI, 0000 JOHN K. RUSS, 0000 MICHAEL G. SHANDS, 0000 ROBERT V. GUSENTINE, 0000 JEFFREY S. RUTH, 0000 NICHOLAS R. SIMONTIS, 0000 ADAM J. GUZIEWICZ, 0000 MARK T. SAKAGUCHI, 0000 JAY B. SMITH, 0000 GERARD W. HALL, 0000 MICHAEL R. SAUNDERS, 0000 DENNIS R. SWANSON, 0000 PETER HALL, 0000 SAMUEL D. SCHICK, 0000 BRIAN H. TAYLOR, 0000 CHRISTOPHER H. HALTON, 0000 BRUCE W. SCHNEIDER, 0000 MICHAEL A. TAYLOR, 0000 JAMES C. HAMBLET, 0000 JOHN J. SCHNEIDER, 0000 ANDREW L. TURNER, 0000 GARY R. HANSEN, 0000 JOHNNY L. SCHULTZ, 0000 ANDREW A. VINCENT, 0000 JONATHAN L. HARNDEN, JR., 0000 MARK H. SCOVILL, 0000 MARY C. VOWELL, 0000 MARK W. HARRIS, 0000 LORIN C. SELBY, 0000 BRIAN L. WALLACE, 0000 JEFFREY S. HAUPT, 0000 MICHAEL W. SELBY, 0000 TERRY L. WESCOTT, 0000 PETER D. HAYNES, 0000 JAY D. SHAFFER, 0000 BRIAN A. WICKENS, 0000 DOUGLAS E. HEADY, 0000 JOHN C. SHAUB, 0000 ANTHONY D. WILCHER, 0000 JOHN P. HEATHERINGTON, 0000 CHRISTOPHER L. SHAY, 0000 DAVID E. WILLIAMS, 0000 JAMES A. HILDEBRAND, 0000 DAVID J. SHERIDAN, 0000 JAMES WILLS, 0000 KEVIN C. HILL, 0000 PAUL J. SHOCK, 0000 BRIAN N. WITCHER, 0000 PAUL D. HILL, 0000 WILLIAM R. SILKMAN, JR., 0000 IN THE NAVY JAMES H. HINELINE III, 0000 THOMAS W. SITSCH, 0000 JAMES B. HOKE, 0000 JOHN B. SKILLMAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- ERIC C. HOLLOWAY, 0000 BRADLEY D. SKINNER, 0000 MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY MICHAEL D. HORAN, 0000 GEORGE H. SLOOK, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: CAROL A. HOTTENROTT, 0000 GORDON B. SMITH, 0000 To be lieutenant commander JAMES J. HOUSINGER, 0000 MICHAEL D. SMITH, 0000 TRACY L. HOWARD, 0000 BRIAN A. SOLO, 0000 CARLOS E. GOMEZ-SANCHEZ, 0000 BRIAN T. HOWES, 0000 TIMOTHY B. SPRATTO, 0000 MARK M. HUBER, 0000 JOSEPH K. SULLIVAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT FRANK E. HUGHLETT, 0000 STEVEN A. SWITTEL, 0000 IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY ERIC S. IRWIN, 0000 MICHAEL T. TALAGA, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ROBERT V. JAMES III, 0000 KEITH T. TAYLOR, 0000 To be captain JOSEPH G. JERAULD, 0000 RICHARD J. TESTYON, 0000 GREGORY J. JOHNSTON, 0000 KARL O. THOMAS, 0000 SCOTT F. ADAMS, 0000 DEVON JONES, 0000 CARL T. TISKA, 0000 EUGENE J. AGER, 0000 LOGAN S. JONES, 0000 JEFFREY L. TRENT, 0000 JAMES D. ALGER II, 0000 MORGAN B. JONES, 0000 JOHN M. UHL, 0000 ERIK M. ANDERSON, 0000 WERNER H. JURINKA, 0000 RODNEY M. URBANO, 0000 RUSSELL J. ARIZA, 0000 RAYMOND F. KELEDEI, 0000 PHILIP W. VANCE, 0000 JAMES L. AUTREY, 0000 MARK E. KELLY, 0000 MICHAEL G. VANDURICK, 0000 HERMAN T. K. AWAI, 0000 SCOTT J. KELLY, 0000 ACE E. VANWAGONER, 0000 LEON R. BACON, 0000 JAMES W. KILBY, 0000 IAN V. VATET, 0000 CHARLES E. BAKER III, 0000 DAVID W. KIRK, 0000 TODD G. VEAZIE, 0000 EDWARD J. BARON II, 0000 KENNETH C. KLOTHE, 0000 JOSEPH P. VOBORIL, 0000 MARTIN A. BECK, 0000 BRIAN M. KOCHER, 0000 WILLIAM T. WAGNER, 0000 EUGENE H. BLACK III, 0000 STEPHEN T. 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COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNI- Mall. Nestled into the landscape below the ‘‘Anyone there was a loser,’’ said Westfield VERSARY OF THE VIETNAM ME- lofty monuments that honor George Wash- native Benjamin Sadowski Jr., the son of a MORIAL WALL ington and Abraham Lincoln, it is the na- survivor of the famed World War II Battle of tion’s memorial to its war dead in Vietnam. the Bulge, who survived his own combat tour It was designed by Maya Lin, an Asian- in Vietnam. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL American, at the age of 21 while she was still Up north in the tiny Franklin County town OF MASSACHUSETTS an undergraduate at Yale University. of Shelburne Falls, which had a population of about 2,600 at the time, families grieved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It bears 58,256 names. It took a decade after its building before the loss of four of their sons in Vietnam. Monday, June 18, 2007 Walsh, Flores or Springfield attorney Fred- Altogether, from the four counties of West- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Madam Speak- erick A. Hurst could make their visits. ern Massachusetts, the Vietnam War claimed 200 casualties, 50 in the city of Springfield er, I would like to take a moment to reflect Hurst’s youngest brother, Army Spc. Ronald C. Hurst, was killed April 12, 1967, when the alone. upon the events of 25 years ago and to re- Jeep he was driving struck a landmine in ‘‘Two of my best buddies, plus my broth- member the tremendous sacrifice a generation Vietnam. er,’’ said John E. ‘‘Jack’’ Palmeri, whose of veterans and their families made for our ‘‘It was emotional,’’ said Flores, who ulti- brother James E. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Palmeri died 11 country at that time. mately first visited the monument with his days after being hit by mortar fire on Feb. 58,256 names are engraved on the black wife, Grace. 26, 1967. He was 20. Hurst stenciled his brother’s name during Jack Palmeri, who enlisted in the Army granite walls of the Vietnam Memorial Wall and was sent to Germany, had advised his here in Washington, DC to honor America’s his visit. ‘‘It was tough,’’ he recalled recently. younger brother to do the same. ‘‘But war dead of a generation ago. The stories of Walsh only went because he was engi- Jimmy said, ‘I can’t stand the military for these individuals and their families make our neered there by three of his young sons, one three years. I’ll take my chances.’ ’’ hearts ache today and will never be forgotten. of whom became a Marine and all of whom While others shed their uniforms when re- Jo-Ann Moriarty, a reporter from The Re- wanted to know their father’s history. turning home from services, Jack Palmeri publican newspaper in Springfield, MA, com- ‘‘I never had any intention of going to see wore his home in honor of his brother and his piled a series of stories this Memorial Day it,’’ Walsh said. ‘‘We lost a lot of people. A friends, Army Spc. Ronald E. Wissman, lot of people were hurt. A lot of bad things killed at age 20 in action on May 21, 1967, and about Vietnam veterans from Western Massa- Marine Capt. Paul T. Looney, a helicopter chusetts that touches upon their experience happened.’’ The wall holds the names of guys with pilot shot down on May 10, 1967. while serving our country. Their stories are re- whom Walsh shared foxholes and who were For those who returned home, he said, ‘‘We markably similar to those being told by the friends from Holy Name School—like Army were not welcomed. The country was divided brave men and women serving in Iraq and Af- Sgt. Walter ‘‘Buddy’’ J. Fitzpatrick, of and Vietnam divided it.’’ ghanistan today. Sharing this history is criti- Springfield, killed in combat in South Viet- In those days, there was sometimes no distinction between the hatred of the Vietnam cally important so that we never forget the se- nam on March 3, 1967, and Army Lt. Bernard J. Lovett Jr., also of Springfield, whose tour War and the U.S. troops who fought there. rious impact of war. The nation was torn apart by race riots. of duty in Vietnam began on July 22, 1970 I would like to submit the first two pieces of Anti-war protesting students were caught up and ended when he was killed in action on Jo-Ann Moriarty’s series into the CONGRES- in the homefront violence seen in the assas- Oct. 16, 1970 in Hua Nghia. sinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Rob- SIONAL RECORD today for others to enjoy, and Walsh knew and admired another Spring- ert F. Kennedy in 1968. to thank veterans from Massachusetts and field friend, Marine Capt. Ralph E. Hines, Kennedy, running a presidential campaign across America for their service to our coun- who was killed in combat on Feb. 19, 1967. He on the promise of getting out of Vietnam, was 28. try. was shot dead in June. Months after his kill- Oddly, when Walsh finally made it to the [From the Republican, May 27, 2007] ing, the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chi- wall, he found the unexpected. RAW EMOTIONS SURFACE AT VIETNAM cago was engulfed in violence in the streets— ‘‘It was peaceful,’’ Walsh said. ‘‘The memo- MEMORIAL the Chicago cops beating the long-haired ries kept flowing back, a lot were good, with protesters who had gathered to demonstrate (By Jo-Ann Moriarty) the troops.’’ against the war in Vietnam. At each end of the Vietnam Memorial In Vietnam, Flores saw duty aboard Huey There were the killings of four students at Wall, the black granite rises only 8 inches helicopters, dropping infantrymen in the Kent State University as they protested the above the earth—ankle high. field in the morning and collecting them in U.S. invasion of Cambodia in 1970, shot dead But, with each step forward, visitors find the afternoon. He would notice fresh faces by Ohio National Guardsmen. themselves sinking deeper and deeper into a among the troops and pray they would make There was Vietnam veteran and future well of names—tens of thousands of names of it back on the helicopter by the end of the U.S. senator John F. Kerry in 1971 in combat America’s young men—engraved on a stone day. Some were waiting in body bags. fatigues testifying against the war before the wall that, at its center, towers 10 feet. To Flores, the wall is validation. Senate Foreign Relations committee. For many veterans of the Vietnam War, it ‘‘I think it is closing the circle,’’ Flores And, the U.S. troops, fighting in a divided feels as if they are descending into an abyss. said. ‘‘Certain lessons we’ve learned. The na- country half-way round the world, wound up It can be suffocating. tion has honored us. For so many years, we returning home to another divided country. All those names etched into the wall take were losers. And now, people realize we were It was a time of tumult and change, one’s breath away. They find themselves soldiers.’’ verging, at times on chaos. drowning in memories and images of buddies Those soldiers were in a no-win situation Rock star Jimi Hendrix sang to the rage, and brothers they loved and lost. as Vietnam devolved into a civil war where pain, passion and confusion of the nation’s Marine Corps Capt. Daniel M. Walsh III, the enemy and the innocent were hard to dis- youth: ‘‘Purple haze all in my brain. Lately now the director of veteran affairs for the tinguish. Army infantrymen and Marines things just don’t seem the same.’’ city of Springfield, had his sergeant, Leonard snaked through the jungles, going from hill- In Vietnam, New York banker Henry A. Hultquist, die in his arms during combat top to hilltop, moving constantly while the ‘‘Hank’’ Trickey was a sergeant in ‘‘Alpha’’ just moments before he, himself, was struck Navy patrolled seemingly endless rivers and Company of the Army’s 101st Airborne Divi- by a bullet. the Air Force and Army flight crews per- sion and was steps behind Springfield native Under fire, Army Cpl. Heriberto Flores, formed missions from above. Vietnam was a Spc. Peter F. Nolan when Nolan was hit by who is today the head of the New England place of guerilla warfare and underground ambush fire, dead on May 8, 1970, at the age Farm Workers Council in Springfield, was a tunnels, where everyone—man, woman or of 21. door gunner aboard a UH–1 Huey helicopter child—could be the enemy, or not. ‘‘There was no front line,’’ Trickey re- when he saw his friend from Springfield, There was the My Lai massacre, in which called recently. ‘‘Constant movement. You Army Spc. Paul E. Bonnette, hit by enemy American soldiers killed hundreds of inno- never knew what was in front of you. You fire. He was 21. cents, and back home anti-war protestors never knew if you would make it through the This marks the 25th anniversary year of chanted outside of President Lyndon B. day.’’ ‘‘the wall,’’ a long, thin line of black granite Johnson’s White House, ‘‘Hey, hey LBJ, how Flores flew infantrymen in and out of bat- that stretches 246.9 feet along the National many kids did you kill today.’’ tle zones every day. Sometimes the drop was

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And never should have been ‘‘People you are defending are shooting at Army, let alone assigned into the deadly ter- in the infantry with the rest of us.’’ you.’’ rain around Hue, a battle-scarred city just Rivest instilled a discipline for constant A lot of the guys, like Flores, were high below the North Vietnam border. movement. school drop-outs. But blacks, whites and ‘‘He is a very hard person to forget,’’ re- The checklist was drilled into his men: Ri- Latinos discovered among the rag-tag, chain- called Manhattan businessman Anthony fles cleaned. Gear together. Who’s got the smoking, beer-drinking fearless ranks a Loiero, who turned 21 in Vietnam and served gun flares. Teeth brushed. Boots tied up. brotherhood free from racism and filled with under Rivest between 1969 and 1970. Who’s watching ‘‘Mouse’’ today? Who’s sleep- pure faith, courage and valor. ‘‘One of the things I remember the most ing first. ‘‘When we see each other, we say, ‘I love about him was that he tried to keep us out ‘‘Then you’d start all over,’’ Loiero said. you, brother,’ and we really mean that,’’ Flo- of trouble,’’ Loiero said. And, when they ‘‘You make a commitment to the guys next res said. ‘‘I was proud to be there. We did not went in for the fight, ‘‘he would make sure to you and they make it to you. It is a broth- choose the war; they sent us.’’ that we were all protected. He was concerned erhood.’’ The wall which memorializes the dead about the guys he was responsible for. The After their tour ended, Loiero went home. from a war that once divided the nation has jobs we were doing, he wanted to make sure And Rivest, from what Loiero has been able become a source of comfort, a place for we were there to do them the next day.’’ to piece together, returned to Special Forces mending. The year before Rivest and most of his men duty. The next assignment he accepted took ‘‘It is a healing thing,’’ Palmeri said. arrived in country, the Tet Offensive in 1968 him into Laos where he was killed in ground Hurst, who views his brother’s death as a ramped up the carnage and particularly combat on June 4, 1970. waste of a life that had so much promise, bloody was the battle for Hue. These days, Palmer resident Josh R. said he has found a peace at the monument. When Communist forces seized the city, Morin, who once lived across from the Rivest ‘‘My personal comfort came from the reac- they held the city for 25 days ‘‘committing home on McKinstry Avenue in Chicopee, car- tion the country had to the wall,’’ Hurst ghastly atrocities during the initial phase of ries the green beret of his boyhood friend to said. ‘‘The wall brought a resolution to the their occupation,’’ wrote Stanley Karnow in schools in Western Massachusetts as he talks whole Vietnam thing.’’ his Pulitzer Prize-winning book: ‘‘Vietnam. to students about U.S. history and the Viet- Oklahoma resident Tommy Kellogg was A History.’’ nam War. steps behind Springfield teenager Army Pfc. Back home, America was violent, too. Rob- As boys, they played Army together with James A. Messer when Messer was caught in ert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. their younger brothers. an ambush. were assassinated within months of each Morin had been to Vietnam and back be- Messer, 18, a parachuter, had been recently other. America was at war with itself. That fore Rivest went, and he warned his buddy recruited from B Company of the 1st 327 In- summer, anti-war protesters were beaten by against going because the terrain had gotten fantry Battalion of the 101st Airborne to join Chicago police as they stormed the Demo- so dangerous. Morin’s combat buddy had Tiger Force. It was a fierce band of 45 sol- cratic Convention. been shot dead inches from him. diers on a new assignment with loose orders By 1969, when Rivest, who left behind his When Rivest was killed, Morin, married at concerning search and destroy missions in parents, Paul and Catherine, two brothers the time but living on the same street, said the jungle. and a sister in the Aldenville section of Chic- he couldn’t go to the funeral. Kellogg has not seen the wall. Nor has opee, and Loiero, an only child, who grew up ‘‘I couldn’t go to his funeral and face his Hank Trickey. in the Italian enclave of West New York, mother and father, the idea that I made it James Austreng, of Wisconsin, also hasn’t N.J., where he still lives, got to Vietnam, the and he hadn’t. I couldn’t deal with it and been able to make a visit to the wall. Yet, death toll of American soldiers and civil- now I regret that,’’ Morin said. ‘‘I never saw after all these years, he still holds the mem- ians—both in the North and South—was them again.’’ ory of a 21-year-old from Westfield, James D. staggering. Someone in the family later entrusted Zebert. Before they met, Rivest had completed a Morin with Rivest’s green beret and his med- It was Zebert who provided cover for his six-month tour as platoon leader and, in- als. squad—including Austreng—only to be shot stead of alternating to the rear, ‘‘he trans- dead minutes later in Tay Ninh, South Viet- f ferred into the field again at his request,’’ nam, on June 27, 1979. His tour had begun Loiero said. AUTHORIZING USE OF ROTUNDA just 18 days earlier. Rivest earned the confidence of the sol- The Army private who served under Capt. TO AWARD CONGRESSIONAL diers in his new platoon almost immediately. Steven J. Popkin, of Springfield, still can GOLD MEDAL TO DR. NORMAN E. Even-tempered, without bluster, he was ap- visualize the Mohawk helicopter pilot wear- BORLAUG proachable and ruled by a shot from his dark ing his hat slightly askew. eyes. ‘‘Capt. Popkin was one of the nicest guys SPEECH OF He was college educated. He smoked Ches- all around. He was a damn fine aviator,’’ said terfields, played the piano and had some- Bruce Gaylord, who grew up in Michigan. HON. LEONARD L. BOSWELL thing about him that Loiero still associates ‘‘He didn’t lord his rank over anyone. He OF IOWA with Louis Armstrong’s song, ‘‘What a Won- would never make a joke about someone IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derful World.’’ else. He had a rich sense of humor and a won- It took Loiero 13 years before he went to Tuesday, June 12, 2007 derful laugh.’’ ‘‘the wall’’ in Washington, D.C., to take in ‘‘He was a good officer, the kind of guy you Mr. BOSWELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the full measure of the Vietnam War’s toll would follow into hell,’’ Gaylord said. thank my good friend and Colleague Mr. TOM But not to the nation’s capital. and tragedy, his delay mostly attributable to seeing the actual engraving of his platoon LATHAM for his leadership on H. Con. Res. ‘‘I could never bring myself to it,’’ Gaylord 164, which authorizes the use of the rotunda said. leader’s name. Now, middle-aged, Rivest’s covenant to of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the [From the Republican, May 28, 2007] keep the men in his platoon safe with his Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman VIETNAM GREEN BERET MADE CHICOPEE good judgment and keen skills is even more Borlaug. PROUD precious to Loiero who came home, got a col- I am honored to know Dr. Borlaug. He is a (By Jo-Ann Moriarty) lege degree, has a successful graphic arts great humanitarian who is credited with saving What can you say about a 24-year-old man business and is happily married with two children. over a billion lives. No small task but for Dr. whose name is among 58,256 on the Vietnam Borlaug it was all in a days work. War Memorial? ‘‘We were a rag-tag bunch of good guys liv- That he was the platoon leader in Bravo ing every day hoping that every one of us In 1944, Dr. Borlaug participated in Rocke- Company. would live to go home that day.’’ Loiero feller Foundation’s pioneering technical assist- That every day he assigned someone from said, adding that he still thinks ‘‘about the ance program in Mexico. He was a research the squad to watch over ‘‘Mouse.’’ way he treated us. How he protected us. How scientist and worked on high-yield and disease That he and his grunts, strapped with M– his main objective was to watch his gaggle of resistance cereal grains. 16s, trailed a jungle maze for weeks and geese and to make sure we did the right His work changed production agriculture, as fought for their lives as the young lieutenant thing.’’ we know it today. Dr. Borlaug is also credited tried to pick their battles. ‘‘If we were in harm’s way, he would be the Mark C. Rivest, of Chicopee, was an officer first one out there clearing the path,’’ he with beginning the ‘Green Revolution’ in Mex- and gentleman. added. ico, Asia, and Latin America. He was one of the famed ‘‘Green Berets’’ in Rivest made his platoon a band of broth- He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for the Army’s Special Forces, and he completed ers. And, he did it in many ways, Loiero said. his groundbreaking work in world agriculture

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Dr. Borlaug’s life is marked with accomplish- This is important, for example, because an f ments; one such accomplishment was found- attack on our Nation’s largest container port ing the World Food Prize, which is now lo- complex at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long INTRODUCTION OF BIRTHDAY RES- cated in Des Moines, Iowa. The World Food Beach would negatively affect our entire na- OLUTION FOR WILLIAM JEFFER- Prize recognizes contributions by individuals tional economy to the tune of $1 billion a day. SON CLINTON who have worked to improve the quality, Passage of this bill will also make available quantity and availability of the world food sup- to our first responders increased Firefighter HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY ply. Assistance Grants and Safer Grants to pur- OF NEW YORK Dr. Borlaug is an amazing man and be- chase critical equipment and hire and train ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause of him billions of lives have been saved. ditional firefighters. Monday, June 18, 2007 The implications of his life’s work will be felt This will help address the outstanding Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam for years to come. I again thank Mr. LATHAM issues that impair our first responders’ ability Speaker, today, along with my friend and col- for helping to ensure this true American hero to safely respond to a major disaster, as was league from New York, Representative NITA is properly honored. identified by the events of September 11 and LOWEY, I am introducing a resolution to recog- f Hurricane Katrina. The Homeland Security bill also makes bor- nize President Clinton’s 61st birthday, which PERSONAL EXPLANATION der security a top priority by providing funds we will celebrate this August 19th. President for 3,000 additional Border Patrol agents. Clinton has had a long and distinguished ca- HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ Finally, following the 9/11 Commission’s rec- reer in public service including serving as OF ILLINOIS ommendation to improve the explosive screen- Governor of Arkansas and President of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing of checked baggage, this Homeland Secu- United States. During Clinton’s two terms in Monday, June 18, 2007 rity bill increases funding for the procurement, the White House, this country experienced unprecedented economic expansion including Mr. GUTIERREZ. Madam Speaker, I was on installation and maintenance of the latest explosive detection systems at our airports. the creation of 22 million jobs. He worked with official leave of absence due to a health mat- our NATO allies to end the ethnic cleansing in ter in my family. Had I been present, I would Experts agree that the cargo hold of the the Balkans, and played a fundamental role in have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 483, 491, passenger airplanes is the ‘‘soft underbelly’’ of bringing peace to Northern Ireland. Since leav- 497, and 498 and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall votes 466, our aviation system. ing office in 2001, President Clinton has con- 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, Providing this equipment for our airports will tinued to dedicate his life to public service 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 484, 485, help harden that potential target, which is crit- through the Clinton Foundation, which serves 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 492, 493, 494, 495, ical to the safety of thousands of passengers to strengthen the capacity of people through- and 496. who travel not only through the Los Angeles World Airports, but airports throughout our out the world to meet the challenges of global f country. interdependence. Notably, the Clinton Founda- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- Mr. Chairman, these are a just a few of the tion has worked to make HIV/AIDS medication CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, key improvements this legislation makes to more accessible in poor and middle income 2008 better protect our Nation. I strongly support countries and develop sustainable economic the bill and urge my colleagues to do the growth in Africa. Most recently, President Clin- SPEECH OF same. ton launched the Clinton Climate Initiative HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD f (CCI) to help in the fight against global climate change. OF CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am honored today to recognize President MENTS OF BILL DEARMAN Clinton’s birthday as he has dedicated and Friday, June 15, 2007 continues to dedicate his life to serving the Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Chairman, I rise HON. JAMES P. MORAN American people and noble causes around the in support of the Homeland Security Appro- OF VIRGINIA world. I urge my colleagues to support this priations bill, and to congratulate Chairman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resolution. PRICE on crafting an excellent bill. As the new Monday, June 18, 2007 f Chairman of this subcommittee, Congressman PRICE worked hard to adequately fund pro- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I NICS IMPROVEMENT grams that would enhance the security of all rise today to honor the accomplishments of AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2007 Americans while still maintaining a fiscally re- Bill Dearman of Alexandria, Virginia. Bill sponsible budget. He has been a true cham- Dearman’s retirement will mark the conclusion SPEECH OF pion and advocate for real and effective secu- of 10 years of extraordinary and dedicated HON. BOBBY L. RUSH leadership and service to the Alexandria Re- rity for our Nation. This bill is a testament to OF ILLINOIS development and Housing Authority. the Chairman’s leadership. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I also want to acknowledge and thank the Mr. Dearman’s skilled leadership and devo- Wednesday, June 13, 2007 subcommittee staff for their hard work and tion to Alexandria have led to a number of dedication both throughout the extended hear- great accomplishments. Among these as the Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I rise to voice ing process and in preparing the bill and com- challenge of redeveloping the Samuel Madden my strong support of H.R. 2640, the McCar- mittee report. Housing Project into what is now the nationally thy-Dingell National Instant Criminal Back- Chairman PRICE and our subcommittee recognized award-winning Chatham Square. ground Check Improvement Act. It is high time based this bill on careful consideration of ex- In addition he oversaw the development of Congress acted to strengthen the gun laws in pert testimony given before our committee on various site replacements at Braddock Road, this country and implement common sense the many serious security concerns facing our and the rehabilitation and refinancing of Jeffer- policies to ensure that guns are not ending up Nation. Over and over again we heard that an- son Village, Quaker Hill and Cameron Valley in the wrong hands. other terrorist attack against our country was projects. H.R. 2640 will strengthen the National In- not a question of if, but of when. Through his dedication to the Citizens of Al- stant Background Check System (NICS) by This bill helps to address these concerns by exandria, he helped ensure housing needed to creating incentives for states to submit legal giving long overdue and sorely needed addi- Alexandria’s neediest. His creativity led to ef- records about individuals who are not eligible tional financial support to agencies and pro- fective reorganization of the authority and ex- to purchase guns. grams with major responsibility to protect our pansion of services to residents. Through is This bill also permits Federal law enforce- country. tireless efforts, Mr. Dearman has improved the ment grants to be cut for states that do not I would like to highlight several of these pro- general appearance and maintenance of all submit such records to the electronic database grams and their importance to our national se- Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Au- and requires greater information- sharing curity. thority properties. among Federal agencies.

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He has served as This bill will also create a more uniform sys- grams and initiated the continuing education president of the Bedford Rotary Club and the tem of background checks to help prevent the Program on Radiation, Nuclear Safety and En- Bedford County Development Association and type of tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech, vironmental Effects for Public Education. Dr. currently chairs the local Adopt-a-Highway or- where a documented mentally disturbed young Witzig conducted research in areas of reactor ganization, as well as the Salvation Army Bell man was able to buy guns and create devas- design and safety, fuel cycle, nuclear safe- Ringing Project. Gary has served as an assist- tation and destruction on a college campus. guards, rad-waste disposal, emergency plan- ant Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of Amer- Mr. Speaker, I believe this bill is an impor- ning and radiation monitoring. ica for 11 years, in addition to contributing to tant first step in strengthening our Nation’s Retiring from the university in 1986, he many other community organizations, non- gun laws and I support this legislation enthu- served on multiple public and private nuclear profits and his church. The Rotary Inter- siastically and without reservation. safety and oversight boards. Dr. Witzig national has previously recognized Gary as a I am also offering my own legislation, H.R. chaired the Westinghouse GoCo Sites Nuclear Paul Harris Fellow. 2666, Blair’s Bill, which will create a national Safety and Environmental Institute board of di- While I could go on listing the countless or- gun registry and licensing procedure so we rectors from 1988 to 1993. In 1979, Governor ganizations to which Gary has given his time can finally begin to get a grip on the deadly Richard Thornburgh called him into the service and energy, it is reasonable to say that his issue of gun violence that has devastated so of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during contributions to the Bedford community are many of our communities across the country. the emergency shutdown of Three Mile Island endless. There is no doubt that Gary has Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to II. touched the lives of thousands, surely impact- support this and other sensible gun control In June 1992, Witzig presented the paper, ing each one of them in a tremendous and laws. ‘‘The Value of a Nuclear Safety and Environ- beneficial way. Gary serves as a role model f mental Committee,’’ at the Ukraine Academy for many, and it is my hope that those that of Science at Chelyabinski State University. have the opportunity to meet and work with TRIBUTE TO DR. WARREN F. He toured the site of the explosion at the Gary will take away some of his enthusiasm WITZIG Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Dr. Witzig had for bettering the community and the lives of been a life-long advocate of nuclear energy as those around him. HON. JOHN E. PETERSON a clean, safe, and efficient source of energy Gary’s wife Peggy, to whom he has been OF PENNSYLVANIA and also for the training, accreditation, and married for 30 years, and his two children, Mi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oversight of nuclear operators. chael and Nicole, are certainly proud and hon- Monday, June 18, 2007 Among Dr. Witzig’s honors are Fellow, ored by his remarkable work and devotion to American Nuclear Society; Fellow, American improving the lives of others. The thousands Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Association for the Advancement of Science; of people who know Gary Goss—and who Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. Sigma Xi, Sigma Pi Sigma, and Eta Kappa Nu have benefited from his hard work and dedica- Warren F. Witzig, of State College, PA, who honor societies; Special Citation for an Engi- tion—would join me in thanking Gary for his died on June 13, 2007. Dr. Witzig, who was neering educator in Excellence in Engineering contributions to the Bedford community, as born on March 26, 1921, was one of the pio- Education, EEl Power Engineering; Who’s well as for serving as a great inspiration, dem- neers of nuclear power. Indeed, the Penn Who in Engineering and America; and Penn onstrating that selflessness and hard work go State Nuclear Engineering Society recently State’s Outstanding Service Award for retir- far in enhancing not only their own lives, but honored him as a ‘‘visionary and innovator in ees. the lives of many. the establishment of the United States nuclear He was also a leader in his community, f power industry.’’ The Penn State community, serving Ferguson Township as a financial his friends and colleagues, and most impor- auditor and working 6 years on the Planning HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF tantly, his family, will miss him. Commission, establishing the township’s first SUSAN TIEGER Dr. Witzig received a B.S. in electrical engi- comprehensive zoning ordinance. A member neering in 1942, from Rensselaer Polytechnic of the State College Presbyterian Church, Dr. HON. JAMES P. MORAN Institute, in Troy, NY; an M.S. in electrical en- Witzig was an ordained elder of the Pres- OF VIRGINIA gineering in 1944, from the University of Pitts- byterian Church U.S.A. He served on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES burgh, and a Ph.D. in physics from the Univer- Christian Education committee, and was a Monday, June 18, 2007 sity of Pittsburgh. From 1942 to 1960, Dr. Sunday School teacher. Witzig was employed at the Westinghouse Re- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I search Laboratories and Bettis Plant in Pitts- me in extending our deepest sympathy to Dr. rise today to honor the achievements of Ms. burgh, PA. Witzig’s family, especially his beloved wife Susan Tieger, of Arlington, Virginia. After thir- During World War II, he worked on the Man- Bernadette, his children Eric, Leah, Marc, and ty-five years of teaching in Arlington County hattan District program on high vacuum sys- Lisa, his grandchildren Heather, Sean, Public Schools, Ms. Tieger will be retiring, tems, heat transfer, mass spectroscopy, and Christie, Monica, Mallory, and Alicia, and his leaving behind a legacy of dedication, care ionic centrifuge. He served as the first experi- great grandchildren Madeline, Ava, and Miles. and hard work. menter in the Materials Testing Reaction and Our Nation owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Ms. Tieger graduated with honors from later as engineering manager of in-pile tests Witzig for his contributions to nuclear engi- Queens College in 1971. After receiving her for the naval reaction program in Hanford, neering. His leadership and ingenuity have Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Edu- Chalk River, and the MTR–ETR complex. saved lives, developed new technology, and cation with the distinction of Cum Laude, she Dr. Witzig took the reactor of USS Nautilus, advanced our knowledge of nuclear science. was awarded a fellowship in Special Edu- the world’s first nuclear-powered ship, critical f cation by the University of Virginia in Char- for the first time in 1954 while serving as sen- lottesville and was awarded her Master of ior engineer. He was integral in the develop- TRIBUTE TO GARY GOSS Education degree in June, 1972. ment of nuclear submarines used by the U.S. Ms. Tieger has taught in the Arlington Coun- Navy, developing engineering that was vital to HON. BILL SHUSTER ty Public School system from September 1972 the Skipjack and George Washington series of OF PENNSYLVANIA until the present. From 1972–1994, she taught nuclear submarines, which have been the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES multi-categorical self-contained classes con- backbone of the U.S. nuclear navy. sisting of students with learning disabilities, After leaving government service, he trav- Monday, June 18, 2007 emotional disturbances and mental retardation eled worldwide in his consulting practice, NUS Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise at Francis Scott Key Elementary School. She Corp., which grew into one of the country’s today to honor Gary Goss, owner of Structural has been the Special Education lead teacher largest independent groups of nuclear consult- Fiberglass in Bedford, PA, who has been at Barcroft Elementary School since 1994. ants. He became professor and department named the 2007 Citizen of the Year by the In June 2006, she earned the Educational head of Nuclear Engineering at the Pennsyl- Bedford Rotary Club. The Club annually rec- Testing Service Recognition of Excellence for

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She was able to assist and edge and experience in Congressional affairs, not establish national pooling. Rather, it would teach children with a variety of learning dis- combined with an increased emphasis on create an equalization fund whereby processor abilities, including those with mental retarda- Congressional relationships, propelled the paid funds would go to a central account at tion and emotional problems. In addition, Ms. Commandant’s strategy and vision. His leader- the U.S. Department of Agriculture; govern- Tieger was able to help countless children to ship has enabled the Marine Corps to make ment funds would be added to that fund and read, write, socialize, and most important, to tremendous progress during a period of sus- then payments would be made to the various achieve their highest potential. tained high operational tempo and unprece- regions according to a formula, which would Susan Tieger is the epitome of a dedicated, dented interest in Marine Corps activities. permit regions with low Class I utilization to re- caring and hard-working public school teacher. Brigadier General Kelly is a graduate of the ceive the same benefit as those regions with The fact that Arlington County has one of the University of Massachusetts, the Marine Corps higher utilization. best school systems in the country is directly Command and Staff College, the School for Also of significance, the NDEA would be en- attributable to the talents, hard work and dedi- Advanced Warfare, and the National War Col- tirely optional for the states and individual cation of teachers like Ms. Tieger. lege. He has served in numerous command farmers. Thus, those states that do not wish to I commend Ms. Tieger on her dedicated ca- and staff positions over his 31 years as an of- participate in the NDEA program could simply reer in education, and wish her and her family ficer in the Marine Corps and is a veteran of choose to continue to participate in the MILC health and happiness in her well-earned, Operation Iraqi Freedom. program, which the NDEA would extend to much deserved retirement. I wish Brigadier General Kelly and his family 2012, and individual farmers in states partici- f the best as he continues his distinguished pating in the new NDEA program could in- service to our Nation in his next assignment stead opt to merely continue receiving pay- RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE as the Deputy Commanding General of the 1st ments under their current MILC contract rather OF CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HER- Marine Expeditionary Force. I am confident he than under the NDEA. However, those individ- ITAGE MONTH will continue to exemplify the best that the Ma- uals would not be eligible to extend their MILC rine Corps has to offer and will superbly com- contract beyond September 2008 and would HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL mand our troops in the field. lose all future eligibility to participate in the OF NEW YORK f NDEA program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, the NDEA would create a NDEA market-orientated, counter-cyclical program to Monday, June 18, 2007 help all of our Nation’s dairy farmers while si- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. JOHN M. McHUGH multaneously saving taxpayers money. Ac- in recognition of Caribbean American Heritage OF NEW YORK cordingly, I ask my colleagues to join with me Month. The imprint of Caribbean-Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to enact this important legislation. on the foundation of the United States is indis- Monday, June 18, 2007 f pensable. This June, we Americans have the opportunity to celebrate the history, accom- Mr. MCHUGH. Madam Speaker, under the HONORING BISHOP P.A. BROOKS plishments, culture and global influence of NDEA, when the Class I milk price in the Bos- people of Caribbean descent past and ton market falls below the established min- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. present. imum price, processors would pay an over- OF MICHIGAN Caribbean-Americans have significantly con- order premium—the difference between the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tributed to the ethnic diversity that strengthens minimum price set by the applicable Regional Monday, June 18, 2007 and enhances our stature in the international Dairy Board and the Boston Class I price— community. From the platform of St. Mark’s into a national fund. The U.S. Secretary of Ag- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, Church in New York City to the halls of Con- riculture would then distribute the monies in Whereas, Honoring Bishop Aquilla Brooks gress, Caribbean-Americans such as Marcus the fund back to the Boards according to a has served his community as a Local pastor Garvey and Congresswoman BARBARA LEE formula whereby each region would get back for 50 years and as a jurisdictional bishop for have effected the civil rights and federal legis- the greater of what they pay into the fund or more than 30 years; and lation that serve as building blocks in Amer- the amount of the over-order payments a re- Whereas, Bishop Brooks, is a man of keen ican history. gion would have generated if it had a Class I spiritual insight, integrity and has dedicated his Even in times of war, Caribbean-Americans utilization rate of 50 percent. In the event of a life to serving the spiritual needs of the com- support our efforts at home and abroad by shortfall, the Secretary would supplement the munity; and serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, money in the fund from savings from the MILC Whereas, Bishop P.A. Brooks, is a widely thousands of Caribbean-Americans are fight- program to ensure that the Regional Dairy respected church and community Leader. ing to achieve stability in Iraq. Boards, and subsequently the dairy farmers Brooks has received numerous awards for his In a wide variety of fields, people of Carib- themselves, would receive the full payments. outstanding service to the community including bean descent have transformed the Nation we The Regional Dairy Boards would be com- the: FBI Outstanding Community Service live in today. I urge my colleagues to join me prised of three members from each partici- Award. In 1979 the Michigan Chronicle recog- in support of H. Con. Res. 148, recognizing pating state in a particular region. The U.S. nized him as one of Detroit’s outstanding men the significance of National Caribbean-Amer- Secretary of Agriculture would make the nomi- of the year; and ican Heritage Month. nations to the Boards after receiving nominees Whereas, Bishop Brooks, is the third-longest f put forward by governors or elected state agri- serving Church of God in Christ Bishop in the cultural commissioner after consultation with history of the State of Michigan. During his TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL the dairy industry. Each state delegation to the tenure he has implemented programs and ini- JOHN F. KELLY Regional Dairy Boards would consist of three tiatives that have benefited laity and clergy representatives, with at least one producer alike. Due to his influence the Church of God HON. IKE SKELTON and one consumer. in Christ launched their first credit union in the OF MISSOURI In addition to the responsibility to establish State of Michigan in Fall 2004; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES minimum prices and distribute payments to Whereas, Bishop Brooks is a man of God dairy farmers, the Regional Dairy Boards standing firmly on the past, Established in the Monday, June 18, 2007 would have the authority to conduct supply present, and important to the future of The Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me management programs when necessary, in- Church of God in Christ. Therefore be it now take this opportunity to recognize Brigadier cluding the development of incentive-based Resolved, That Bishop P.A. Brooks be com- General John F. Kelly, United States Marine programs. Moreover, in order to prevent over- mended on the occasion of the Inaugural Sa- Corps. From August 2004 to June 2007, Brig- production, regions in which the growth in milk lute Banquet recognizing his elevation to the

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I wish her all the best in her future congratulate Bishop Phillip Aquilla Brooks on We should support and pursue all ethical, life- endeavors. the occasion of his appointment as Second saving research. f Assisting Presiding Bishop of the Church of The expansion of funding to stem cell re- God in Christ (C.O.G.I.C). search has the power to make a real dif- TRIBUTE REGARDING THE 65TH The third-longest serving Bishop of the ference in the lives of Americans. I urge my ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE Church of God in Christ in the history of Michi- colleagues to join me in supporting S. 5. OF MIDWAY gan, Bishop Brooks has served his community f as a local pastor for 50 years and as a juris- HON. IKE SKELTON dictional bishop for more than 30 years. HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MYROSLAVA GONGADZE OF MISSOURI During this time, he has undertaken a num- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber of initiatives to further the church’s mission and strengthen it as an institution. Bishop HON. JAMES P. MORAN Monday, June 18, 2007 Brooks organized the first Regional Council of OF VIRGINIA Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, our Nation Bishops, which unites the 12 jurisdictions of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recently commemorated the 65th Anniversary Michigan and Canada and allows them to Monday, June 18, 2007 of the Battle of Midway. Let me take this op- work together to develop programs that benefit Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I portunity to reiterate the importance of that the church. He instituted the First Interactive rise today to honor the accomplishment of battle and remember the Americans who lost Ministerial Alliance Meetings, which allow local Myroslava Gongadze of Arlington, Virginia and their lives in the defense of a small island pastors to plan and implement their own agen- a proud member of our civil service. Ms. northwest of Hawaii. das, including workshops, praise and worship, Gongadze serves as the leading spokes- Between June 4 and June 7, 1942, the and resource sharing. Bishop Brooks is re- person for American values in Ukraine, help- United States Navy defeated a Japanese at- sponsible for the purchase and renovation of ing to move the nation in a more pro-western tack against the Midway Atoll in what has Northeast Michigan’s Jurisdictional Cathedral direction. come to be called the Battle of Midway. The Center. He also helped establish the nation’s A native Ukrainian who was granted political battle was a decisive victory for Americans first Blue Cross/Blue Shield program for local asylum in the United States in 2001 and and is widely regarded as the most important pastors and C.O.G.I.C’s first Credit Union. began working for Voice of America in 2004, naval engagement of World War II and a crit- Bishop Brooks has rightly been described Myroslava Gongadze is one of the most rec- ical turning point in the Pacific Theater. as a man of prayerful reflection, honest dis- ognized journalists and human rights advo- During the battle, 307 Americans lost their cussion, humility, and mutual respect for all cates in Europe. This episode during the 2004 lives. We remember the sacrifices made by who have known him. I take great pleasure in elections is just one chapter in her long-run- those men. They gave their lives for the cause knowing that the members of his church as ning fight for justice in her homeland and of freedom. Through their actions, the war was well as the citizens of Michigan have benefited across the globe. won and peace preserved. We will not soon greatly by his guidance. I am confident that For 17 days in November 2004, with tem- forget them. Bishop Brooks will serve the Church of God in peratures below freezing in the central square At this time, it is also important to pause to Christ with passion, love, and dedication in in Kiev, Ukraine, a million people stood in a remember the contributions of the many thou- this new capacity. sea of orange color, protesting fraudulent sands of American sailors who participated in Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join presidential elections. Two huge screens the Battle of Midway and survived. They—like me in congratulating Bishop Brooks as he flanked the makeshift stage hooked into so many of their generation—were touched by takes on this new role of leadership. Bishop Ukraine’s only independent source of informa- the ravages of war and continue to wear their Brooks is truly deserving of this high honor, as tion, Channel5 TV. The broadcast they re- scars. We owe them a debt of gratitude we well as our respect and admiration. ceived was from the Voice of America’s Wash- cannot soon repay except by remembering f ington studio, and the face they saw was their struggle, honoring their sacrifice, and S. 5, THE STEM CELL RESEARCH Myroslava Gongadze. When Ms. Gongadze continuing to keep in our thoughts those ENHANCEMENT ACT reported U.S. Secretary of State Colin Pow- Americans who maintain our Nation’s tradition ell’s statement that the United States refused of military excellence by serving with valor and HON. BETTY McCOLLUM to recognize the falsified election results, it distinction today. was one of the watershed moments of f OF MINNESOTA Ukraine’s ‘‘Orange Revolution,’’ which resulted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the election and peaceful installation of INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL Monday, June 18, 2007 Viktor Yuschenko as Ukraine’s new President. DAIRY EQUITY ACT OF 2007 Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam While her story is inspirational, the cir- Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 5, cumstances that drove Ms. Gongadze to be- HON. JOHN M. McHUGH the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act and come a political activist are tragic. Her hus- OF NEW YORK commend Congresswoman DIANA DEGETTE band Georgy Gongadze was a renowned in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Congressman MICHAEL CASTLE for their vestigative journalist who exposed corruption Monday, June 18, 2007 leadership on this important issue. and cronyism in the administration of the Today, once again, Congress responds to former Ukrainian President. In 2000, he was Mr. MCHUGH. Madam Speaker, I rise today the priorities and needs of the American peo- murdered by government police. Since his with my colleague from New York, Mr. REY- ple, in bringing forward a bill to expand feder- death, she has made it her mission to promote NOLDS, to introduce the National Dairy Equity ally-funded embryonic stem cell research. freedom of speech, the rights of journalists Act of 2007 (NDEA), which is designed to es- S. 5 is supported by 72 percent of the and the need to bring corrupt officials to jus- tablish a minimum price for fluid milk and cre- American public, including over 200 patient tice. ate a market-based safety net for dairy farm- groups, universities, and scientific societies. It She has pursued her agenda by working ers. has also been endorsed by more than 75 na- with many different organizations, including I greatly appreciate the men and women tional and local newspapers, and 80 Nobel the European Court for Human Rights, the Or- who work the extremely hard and long hours Laureates. ganization for Security and Cooperation in Eu- needed to produce milk, butter, cheese, ice This bipartisan legislation will provide hope rope and the Committee to Protect Journalists. cream, non-fat dry milk, and yogurt. Thus, I and opportunity for millions of Americans suf- She even created the Gongadze Foundation, would like to begin by noting that June is fering from chronic and life-threatening health a nongovernmental organization working to Dairy Month. It is hard to overstate how impor- conditions. I have voted to expand this critical protect journalists’ rights and political freedom. tant dairy is to the United States economy, nor research 4 times. It is time for the President However, the organization that has given her for that matter, how important dairy is to the to listen to the American people and the ma- the platform to make her biggest impact has economies of New York and its 23rd Congres- jority of Congress and to sign this bill into law. been the Voice of America. sional District, which I represent. In fact, in Recent research has shown that scientists Madam Speaker, I commend Ms. Gongadze 2006, New York was the Nation’s third largest have been able to create pluripotent stem for her leadership, and I am proud to have her dairy state; it accounted for about 7 percent

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BETTY McCOLLUM Once the war began, a naval blockade was were 1,989 dairy farms with 188,305 milk OF MINNESOTA established around Lebanon to prevent the im- cows in the 11 counties that comprise the Dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES port of weapons, fuel and other support for the trict. citizens of Lebanon. As a result, fuel stocks Monday, June 18, 2007 quickly plummeted at the country’s three pri- I also appreciate the fact that the Milk In- Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam mary power plants. The plants were soon left come Loss Contract (MILC) has provided Speaker, it is my distinct honor to rise in trib- with only a few days’ worth of reserves. A about $230 million in much-needed support to ute to the ‘‘Greatest Generation’’ of Minneso- continued interruption would have meant no New York dairy farmers over the past 5 fiscal tans. On June 9, 2007, an estimated 12,000 water for essential services, hospitals and years and I know my constituent farmers do Minnesotans gathered on the state capitol schools. Serving as the acting chief of the po- as well. Moreover, it is critical that the 2007 grounds to offer this long-overdue commemo- litical section at the embassy, Mr. Messmer Farm Bill continue to provide dairy farmers ration for our State’s World War II veterans. made it his personal mission to avert the de- with some form of income support. While I ap- The Minnesota World War II Memorial has veloping crisis. preciate the support provided through MILC, an honored place, reflecting the sacrifices of Mr. Messmer had to address multiple the NDEA is an alternative that could help to those who served and those who died to pro- logistical and political challenges to get fuel provide additional support to American farmers tect our freedom. It provides a solemn re- past the blockade. The ship owners who car- with greater stability and at less cost to the minder of past great sacrifices on behalf of our ried the fuel didn’t want to risk running the taxpayer. nation, but also gives us an important oppor- naval blockade, the Israeli forces wanted as- The NDEA would establish 5 Regional Dairy tunity to properly thank the brave men and surances that the fuel stocks would not be di- Marketing Areas (RDMA); the Intermountain, women in uniform fighting every day around verted to Hizbollah. Additionally, funding for Midwest, Northeast, Pacific, and Southern. the world. the fuel needed to be secured from the weak- The Midwest, Northeast, and Southern regions Six decades ago, 16 million fought for free- ening government of Lebanon. For three would automatically be included as partici- dom in the war, and more than 400,000 died. straight weeks, Mr. Messmer coordinated, per- pating regions while the Intermountain and Pa- Although fought ‘‘over there,’’ World War II suaded and guided all of these disparate par- cific regions would have the ability to opt into had immense local impact. Approximately ties to a solution. He was in constant contact the program. 326,000 Minnesota men and women enlisted with the Lebanese government, U.S. embas- In each region, a Regional Dairy Board in the military, leaving school, jobs and fami- sies in Cyprus and Israel, ship owners, insur- would establish the minimum or over-order lies behind. Nearly 6000 Minnesotans died. ers and various offices in the Pentagon and price for Class I (fluid) milk; that price would The war touched every life in some way as the State Department. then have to be approved by farmers through countless more men, women and children Mr. Messmer’s efforts paid off with the initial a referendum. In the first year, the maximum supported the war from the home front. shipment of 56,000 tons of fuel to the about- price that a Board could establish is capped at On May 29, 2004, I had the great honor of to-close power facility just north of Beirut. His $17.50 per hundredweight (cwt.), but there- joining many of Minnesota’s World War II vet- hard work enabled the country’s entire elec- after the price could rise based on the Con- erans and their families in Washington, DC for trical grid to remain operational until additional sumer Price Index (CPl). the dedication of the National World War II deliveries were sent over the next several Memorial. These veterans exemplify the spirit weeks. Not only did Mr. Messmer’s work help f and sacrifice of America’s Greatest Genera- avert a humanitarian crisis; it also took away tion. My father served in the Armed Services a potential propaganda tool from Hizbollah, PERSONAL EXPLANATION during World War II, so this dedication is es- which could have blamed the fuel crisis on the pecially meaningful to me. As an auxiliary United States and its allies. For his contribu- member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and tion, Mr. Messmer was nominated for the Part- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. the American Legion, I remain committed to nership for Public Service’s International Af- ensuring that all our veterans receive the ben- fairs Medal. OF MICHIGAN efits and honor that they have earned. Madam Speaker, I commend Mr. Messmer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, please join with me and all for his leadership, and I am proud to have him Minnesotans in paying tribute to the Greatest live in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District and Monday, June 18, 2007 Generation. They deserve our highest respect, contributing to the greatest civil service in the gratitude and the support they were promised. world. I wish him all the best in his future en- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I took a f deavors. leave of absence on June 18, 2007, as I was f attending to personal business. The following RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- list describes how I would have voted had I MENTS OF EDWARD MESSMER TRIBUTE TO MAJOR BRIAN SHARP been in attendance today. ‘‘Aye’’—H. Con. Res. 21, calling on the HON. JAMES P. MORAN HON. IKE SKELTON United Nations Security Council to charge Ira- OF VIRGINIA OF MISSOURI nian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES violating the 1948 Convention on the Preven- Monday, June 18, 2007 Monday, June 18, 2007 tion and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the United Nations Charter because of his Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it has calls for the destruction of the State of Israel. rise today to honor the accomplishment of Ed- come to my attention that Major Brian P. ward Messmer of Alexandria, Virginia for his Sharp will be leaving his position as Assistant ‘‘Aye’’—H. Con. Res. 151, noting the dis- service to the U.S. Department of State as Marine Corps Liaison to the House of Rep- turbing pattern of killings of dozens of inde- Special Assistant to the Ambassador of Leb- resentatives and will be continuing his military pendent journalists in Russia over the last anon. In his official duties he was directly re- education at the Command and Staff College decade, and calling on Russian President sponsible for his efforts in providing fuel re- in Quantico, Virginia. Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with serves into Lebanon during the 2006 conflict, Major Sharp has been a valuable asset to outside investigators in solving those murders. which kept major power plants open, averting the Marines since his enlistment in the Marine ‘‘Aye’’—H. Res. 233, recognizing over 200 a health catastrophe. Corps Reserve in 1991. He attended the years of sovereignty of the Principality of In July and August of 2006, the staff of the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, MCB Camp Liechtenstein, and expressing support for ef- U.S. Embassy in Beirut found itself at the cen- Lejeune where he received the MOS of 0341 forts by the United States to continue to ter of a major conflict when war broke out be- mortar man. He was assigned to Company G, strengthen its relationship with that country. tween Hizbollah fighters and Israeli forces. 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines for 4 years and

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As a 2003 graduate of Fairless High School, April of 2002. Madam Speaker, this year Project Transition he was a member of both the varsity basket- Upon graduation from the Basic School, celebrates its 25th anniversary as an organi- ball and baseball teams. From his athletic in- Major Sharp reported to the United States zation serving Bucks County adults with psy- volvement in high school to becoming a sol- Army Field Artillery School and was des- chiatric disorders. Project Transition has dier in the Army he showed great leadership. ignated a Field Artillery Officer. In his first tour, earned the appreciation of the hundreds of More importantly he was happy to be serving he reported to Battery E, 2nd Battalion, 11th adults now able to live a full and healthy life. his country. Marines and served as forward observer, I join them in thanking this wonderful organiza- This outstanding young man showed cour- Guns Platoon Commander, and Executive Of- tion for their efforts, commend them on their age and dedication during his tour of duty. ficer. During this tour, he was deployed to Oki- work and wish them a future of continued suc- Zachary is a true hero and reminds us of the nawa, Japan in support of the 31st MEU cess. dedication evidenced by all the men and (SOC). Major Sharp has also served as S–3A/ f women all over the world fighting the war on Battalion Fire Direction Officer following the CONGRATULATING COLONEL JOHN terror. We must reflect on this great life and completion of his tour at 2nd Battalion, Target P. SWIFT ON HIS RETIREMENT the sacrifice he made to defend our freedom Information Officer for the 15th MEU Com- FROM THE CONNECTICUT AIR and security. mand Element, MEU Liaison to the United Na- NATIONAL GUARD Zachary Grass and his family will be forever tions for conducting operations to stabilize the in our hearts and prayers. May we keep them new nation of East Timor in the spring of in mind as they struggle through this difficult 2000, and Fire Support Officer following Sep- HON. JOE COURTNEY period of mourning. OF CONNECTICUT tember 11, in which he assisted in the plan- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ning and execution of the seizure of Forward Operation Base Rhino, Afghanistan, to include Monday, June 18, 2007 RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- MENT OF CAROL DUMAINE combat operations. Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Upon his graduation from Career Level today to honor Colonel John P. Swift of En- School, Major Sharp was assigned to Battery field, Connecticut, who retires from the Con- HON. JAMES P. MORAN B, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment and necticut Air National Guard on Sunday, June OF VIRGINIA served as Commanding Officer. While he 24, 2007, after nearly 26 years of service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served this position, Major Sharp and Battery our Nation. Monday, June 18, 2007 B were deployed with Regimental Combat Since graduating from the United States Air Team 2, Task Force Tarawa, in support of Op- Force Academy in 1981, Colonel Swift has Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I eration Iraqi Freedom and participated in the worked closely with the A–10 Thunderbolt or, rise today to honor the accomplishment of Ms. Battle of An Nasiriyah. Upon his return to as it is more commonly known, the ‘‘Warthog.’’ Carol Dumaine, of Reston, Virginia, and a CONUS, Major Sharp assumed the duties of His post-academy education and service took proud member of our civil service. Ms. the Battalion Logistics Officer, and then Bat- him to Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Lou- Dumaine, an employee of the Central Intel- talion Operations Officer. isiana and even the United Kingdom before he ligence Agency, has contributed to our Na- Major Sharp’s decorations include the Navy- landed back in Connecticut. In 1989, he began tion’s future security through the establishment Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Com- his career with the Connecticut Air National of the Global Futures Forum (GFF), a highly bat ‘‘V’’ and two stars and the Navy Marine Guard as the Operations Plan Officer for the innovative think tank which coordinates inter- Corps Achievement Medal. 103rd Fighter Group at Bradley International national expertise to enhance intelligence Madam Speaker, I know that the Members Airport in East Granby, Connecticut. analysis. of the House will join me in thanking and hon- From there, he worked his way through the As the 9/11 Commission confirmed, intel- oring Major Sharp for his exceptional commit- ranks until reaching his current position as ligence and law enforcement officials had un- ment to the United States Marine Corps and Commander of the 103rd Fighter Wing in Feb- covered a number of warning signs that a ter- wishing him luck in his future endeavors. ruary 2006. As Commander, Colonel Swift has rorist attack on U.S. soil was imminent, but the lead more than 1000 men and women of the failure to recognize the links between the intel- f 103rd Fighter Wing and overseen all aspects ligence precluded authorities from stopping the RECOGNIZING PROJECT of base operations, including aviation, mainte- attacks. Ms. Dumaine has created a forum TRANSITION nance and support operations for the Wing’s which allows for more thorough intelligence A–10 aircraft. In his most recent roles, he has analysis from a cadre of outside experts. HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY worked closely with his colleagues in the Con- Global Futures Forum (GFF) unites intel- OF PENNSYLVANIA necticut National Guard and the Connecticut ligence experts from different nations with pro- congressional delegation to help see the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fessionals from diverse fields so that emerging 103rd Fighter Wing through a period of issues can be recognized quickly and collec- Monday, June 18, 2007 change and transformation. tively addressed. The GFF reviews intelligence Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. His leadership, his passion for his job and in the public domain and promotes open, inter- Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank Project his dedication to the mission of the Con- active linkages to knowledge and insight that Transition for 25 years of service and support necticut Air National Guard will be greatly exists outside of traditional security organiza- to people suffering from mental illness. By pro- missed. I ask all my colleagues to join with tions. viding the necessary care and assistance, me, the men and women of the Connecticut GFF delegates represent the wide spectrum Project Transition has paved the way for National Guard, and the people of Connecticut of intelligence and security organizations, mul- adults with psychiatric problems to recover in thanking Colonel Swift for his service and tilateral institutions, academia and non-govern- and contribute to society. wishing him the best in his new endeavors. ment personnel from more than 30 nations. A Project Transition’s unique communities f series of forums in 2005 and 2006 brought offer not only medical treatment, but also di- IN HONOR OF SPECIALIST these experts together to work face-to-face, verse opportunities for healing of the mind, ZACHARY GRASS providing them with an opportunity to strength- body and spirit. Throughout their stays, resi- en international partnerships and to share dents learn to rebuild hope and trust. Patients knowledge about global security challenges. are exposed to treatment and instruction that HON. RALPH REGULA To ensure that partners would have opportuni- OF OHIO cultivates the skills necessary to live a normal ties to collaborate outside of the conferences, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life as a member of our community. Ms. Dumaine created the GFF website to pro- The Project Transition team is made up of Monday, June 18, 2007 vide a constant means of collaboration, allow- professionals with the right experience and Mr. REGULA. Madam Speaker, with great ing GFF partners to share their latest know-how in psychiatric and psychological sorrow I rise today to recognize Specialist thoughts, research and analysis through their

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A captain of industry, publisher, inventor, ever treated for cancer will tell you, oncology Ms. Dumaine created a global community veteran, engineer, educator, linquist, preserva- nurses are intelligent, well-trained, highly that increases exposure to diverse perspec- tionist and community servant, Mr. Carus is skilled, kind-hearted angels who provide qual- tives and catalyzes discussion on adapting in- undoubtedly one of the most accomplished ity clinical, psychosocial, and supportive care telligence organizations to address nontradi- persons I have the privilege of representing in to patients and their families. In short, they are tional challenges. These partnerships created the Congress of the United States. integral to our Nation’s cancer care delivery through Ms. Dumaine’s effort will help ensure As Chairman of Carus Corporation, Mr. system. that potential security threats will be handled Carus oversees this privately held holding On behalf of the people with cancer and properly, allowing for the best response pos- company which includes the Carus Chemical their families in Indiana’s 7th Congressional sible. For her great contribution to the intel- Company, the world leader in the fields of District, I would like to specifically acknowl- ligence community, she has been selected as water treatment and air purification through edge Julie Painter from Indianapolis, Indiana, a finalist for the Partnership for Public Serv- the manufacturing and application of potas- for her service on the Oncology Nursing Soci- ice’s ‘‘National Security Medal’’. sium permanganate and a variety of man- ety Board of Directors, as a Director-at-Large, Madam Speaker, I commend Ms. Dumaine ganese compounds. and her role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at for her leadership, and I am proud to have her Mr. Carus is also Vice-Chairman of Carus the Community Health Network. Julie has live in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District as Publishing Company which includes Open served on the ONS Board of Directors for the she contributes to the greatest civil service in Court General Books and 14 children’s maga- past 3 years; and prior to that, she served as the world. I wish her all the best in her future zines including such well-known publications Congress Chairperson in 1996, the Nomi- endeavors. as Cricket, Ladybug and Spider. This high nating Committee in 1996–1999, and on the f quality children’s literature has educated and Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation entertained young people for more than three Nominating Committee in 2000–2002. She re- RECOGNIZING 2007 BENTON CAR- decades. ceived her Master’s degree and post-Master’s DINALS BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Carus has also demonstrated a lifelong Nurse Practitioner degree from Indiana Univer- BASEBALL TEAM interest in education. His educational achieve- sity. ments include the development of textbooks The Oncology Nursing Society has four HON. SAM GRAVES and teaching programs in the areas of read- chapters in my home state of Indiana, includ- OF MISSOURI ing, language arts and mathematics. By Presi- ing one in my hometown of Indianapolis. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dential appointment, Mr. Carus has served as These chapters serve the oncology nurses in Monday, June 18, 2007 a member of the National Council on Edu- the state and support them in their efforts to provide high-quality cancer care to patients Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly cation Research which established research and their families throughout Indiana. Julie has pause to recognize the outstanding achieve- policy for the United States Department of been a member of ONS for 20 years and has ment of the Benton Cardinals boys’ High Education. He played an important role in es- served as President, Vice President, News- School baseball team on defeating the Sul- tablishing Illinois Valley Community College letter Editor, and more of the Central Indiana livan Knights, by a score of 2–0, to win the (IVCC) by chairing the Citizens Committee which led the effort to create IVCC. Today, 40 Chapter based in Indianapolis. school’s first ever baseball championship. Since 1975, the Oncology Nursing Society The Cardinals finished their championship years after its creation, IVCC enables thou- has been dedicated to excellence in patient season by posting an incredible record of 24– sands of students to obtain post-secondary care, teaching, research, administration, and 3 in Class 3 boys’ baseball and an overall educations in many fields while serving as a education in the field of oncology. The Oncol- amazing record of 61–7 over the past three catalyst for economic development and great- ogy Nursing Society is the largest organization seasons. er employment throughout the Illinois Valley. of oncology health professionals in the world, The Cardinals consist of 21 tremendous Mr. Carus has long been a champion of with more than 35,000 registered nurses and young men, including Kyle Becerra, Tim both enhanced school to work educational other health care professionals. The Society’s Brown, Zack Colwell, Tom Contreras, Johnny programs as well as the need for strong sys- mission is to promote excellence in oncology Coy, Cory Eckert, Austin Garton, Colton tems of educational accountability. He has nursing and quality cancer care. I commend Garton, Scott Hedden, Cody Kirschner, Jake pursued these critically important goals as Julie and her organization for all that they do Kretzer, Kyle Mason, Justin Mattice, Trevor chairman of the Education Committee of the Il- in the field of oncology. Moss, Ryan Pinson, Marcus Pritchett, Eli Rey- linois Manufacturers’ Association and as a Cancer is a complex, multifaceted, and nolds, Josh Reynolds, Craig Wilburn, Ryan member of the Illinois Governor’s Task Force chronic disease, and people with cancer are Winger and Josh Zuptich. on School-to-Work Transition. best served by a multidisciplinary health care Also, I want to recognize the great leader- It gives me special pleasure to note the team specialized in oncology care, including ship of the team including Head Coach Mike leadership role of Mr. Carus in restoring and nurses who are certified in that specialty. Ac- Musser, who was assisted by Greg Reynolds, reopening the historic Hotel Kaskaskia in cording to the American Cancer Society, one Stephen Thatcher, Justin McCarthy and Ray downtown LaSalle, Illinois. The accomplish- in three women and one in two men will re- Brown. I also want to acknowledge the work of ment of this goal will not only save a structure ceive a diagnosis of cancer at some point in school administrators, Superintendent Melody deemed to have national historic significance their lives, and one out of every four deaths in Smith, Principals Jeanette Westfall and Jeff but will also spark the economic revitalization the United States results from cancer. This Modis, and Athletic Director Mike Ziesel, as of the downtown business area of the City of year, approximately 30,040 people in Indiana additional keys to success. LaSalle. Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in In closing, I urge my colleagues to seek out will be diagnosed with cancer, and another congratulating the achievement of the Benton and highlight the contributions and achieve- 12,730 will lose their battles with this terrible Cardinals boys’ High School baseball team on ments of the leading citizens of their own con- disease. Every day, oncology nurses see the their terrific season and state championship. It gressional districts across our Nation. pain and suffering caused by cancer and un- is an honor to represent this team in the f derstand the physical, emotional, and financial United States Congress. challenges that people with cancer face TRIBUTE TO ONCOLOGY NURSES throughout their diagnosis and treatment. f Today, more than two-thirds of cancer HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY TO MR. M. HON. JULIA CARSON cases strike people over the age of 65, and BLOUKE CARUS OF INDIANA the number of cancer cases diagnosed among IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES senior citizens is projected to double by 2030. At the same time, many of the community- HON. JERRY WELLER Monday, June 18, 2007 OF ILLINOIS based cancer centers are facing significant Ms. CARSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today barriers in hiring the specialized oncology IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to call attention to the important and essential nurses they need to treat cancer patients. We Monday, June 18, 2007 role that oncology nurses play in providing are on the verge of a major national nursing Mr. WELLER of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I quality cancer care. These nurses are prin- shortage, and it is estimated that there will be rise today to offer congratulations to Mr. M. cipally involved in the administration and moni- a shortage of 1,016,900 nurses in the year

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Madam Speaker, on rollcall Rosa was honored for its exemplary commu- of Directors. As a nurse and leader in the vote No. 485 to H. Amdt. 294, I was recorded nity vision, collaborative problem-solving and field, Julie has made it her life’s mission to as a ‘‘no,’’ but it was my strong intention to the ability to meet local challenges. I have rep- help others, and she should be applauded for vote ‘‘aye’’ on this amendment. resented Santa Rosa for the past 14 years all she has done. f and these characteristics are just the begin- I commend the Oncology Nursing Society ning. GENERAL OF GENOCIDE— for all of its efforts and leadership over the last In order to win this prestigious award, a MAHMOUD AHMADENIJAD 32 years and thank the Society and its mem- broad and diverse delegation of Santa Rosa bers for their ongoing commitment to improv- public officials and business and community ing and assuring access to quality cancer care HON. TED POE leaders represented Santa Rosa against 20 for all cancer patients and their families. I OF TEXAS other community finalists from across the would like to remind my colleagues that May IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. The delegation presented not only is Oncology Nursing Month, and I urge my col- Monday, June 18, 2007 their innovative programs, but the local solu- leagues to support them in their important en- tions they have implemented, before to a jury Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘genocide’’ is a of their peers from across the United States. deavors. fancy term for state-sponsored murder or ex- f The delegation from Santa Rosa included the termination of a group of people. And that is following members of the community: TRIBUTE TO ARMY SERGEANT exactly what President Ahmadenijad of Iran is Bob Blanchard, Mayor, City of Santa Rosa; ANDREW HIGGINS trying to incite against the state of Israel. Jane Bender, Councilmember, City of Santa The president of Iran has a one-size-fits-all Rosa; Jeff Kolin, City Manager, City of Santa foreign policy. His response, Madam Speaker, Rosa; Michael Frank, Assistant City Manager/ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK to all conflicts in the Middle East is to ‘‘get rid OF CALIFORNIA Administrative Services, City of Santa Rosa; of Israel.’’ Patricia Fruiht, Assistant to the City Manager, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ironically, while claiming that the Holocaust City of Santa Rosa; Mark Ihde, Retired Monday, June 18, 2007 never happened, Ahmadenijad regularly pon- Sonoma County Sheriff & President and CEO Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tificates on goals that could easily have been of Goodwill Industries—Redwood Empire; tribute to Army SGT Andrew Higgins, a Hay- taken right out of the Nazi playbook of the Rhuenette Alums, Area Director, AT&T; Ro- ward, California soldier who was killed on 1930s and 40s. berta Atha, Administrative Technician, City of June 5, 2007, in Baqubah, during his second ‘‘The real cure,’’ he has said, ‘‘for the (Leb- Santa Rosa; Neil Brady, Senior Maintenance tour in Iraq as part of an elite Stryker Brigade. anon) conflict is elimination of the Zionist re- Worker, City of Santa Rosa; Judy Daugherty, He was a member of the 5th Battalion, 20th gime.’’ Risk Management Analyst, City of Santa And not only does he propose the ‘‘elimi- Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Rosa; Michael Friedenberg, President, Arts nation’’ of the entire state of Israel, he defini- Division from Fort Lewis, Washington. Council of Sonoma County; Jesse Guerrero, tively predicts that end. Israel, he said, ‘‘will be At a very young age, Sergeant Higgins Artstart Apprentice; Vince Harper, Director, gone, definitely.’’ And, Madam Speaker, he wanted to join the military. During the summer Youth & Neighborhood Services, Community predicts revenge against the West for standing between his junior and senior years at Ken- Action Partnership; Mo McElroy, Director, by its greatest ally in the Middle East, saying nedy High School in Fremont, he took Army Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau; that we ‘‘will not see any result but the hatred basic training. Juan Meza, After-School Program Participant; After graduating from high school, he spent of the people.’’ Ernesto Olivares, Police Lieutenant and Man- Well, it should come as no surprise to the 2 years in the Army Reserve, signed up for ager, Gang Prevention & Intervention Serv- devil of the desert, Mr. Ahmadenijad, that the the regular Army, and was assigned several ices, City of Santa Rosa; Rosie Rojas, After- United States will not leave one of its greatest times to an Army Ranger unit as a fire support School Program Participant; Crystal Tsutsui, allies alone in the desert. We in America have specialist. Sergeant Higgins was deployed to After-School Programs Volunteer/Chaperone; the courage, Madam Speaker, to call Afghanistan with the first contingent of troops Mario Uribe, Creative Director, Artstart; Steve Ahmadenijad a threat to world peace and an sent to fight the Taliban. Velasquez, Program Director, Hope Works outlaw to Israel. While in the Army, he received awards and Santa Rosa; Patricia Wilburn, Production Spe- I believe in the freedom of speech, Madam decorations including two Army Good Conduct cialist, Community Media Center Chandra Speaker. It is one of the foundations of de- Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Woodworth, Artstart Apprentice; Donna Za- mocracy. But speech by a head of state that Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Expe- pata, Operations Manager, Hispanic Chamber urges the annihilation of an entire nation ditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service of Commerce. mocks and dishonors the very notion of free Medal and the Combat Action Badge. He was During their presentation the delegation was speech, and it is the prelude to open aggres- posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, the able to share the achievements of three Santa sion. Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Rosa’s programs that serve as outstanding ex- And that is why I have cosponsored this Medal. amples of public-private partnership to solve resolution calling on the U.N. Security Council Sergeant Higgins came from a long line of address community concerns: to charge Iranian President Mahmoud early American settlers. The first descendant SANTA ROSA DOWNTOWN ARTS PROGRAM Ahmadenijad with violating the 1948 Genocide of his family landed in New England in 1693. The Santa Rosa Downtown Arts Program Convention. He must be held accountable for He was next in line to carry on the family brings a wide range of arts and cultural pro- his actions. gramming into the downtown area to strength- name, as he was the third generation of That’s just the way it is. Higginses who were only sons. en the community’s image and sense of place, Sergeant Higgins is remembered as a cou- f increase cultural unity and stimulate economic rageous soldier with a sharp wit and a kind TRIBUTE TO SANTA ROSA, development. The program creates an arts heart. When he finished his military service, CALIFORNIA hub that draws people downtown to live, work, he had planned to go back to school and and play, which encourages development and study fish and habitat conservation. HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY increases downtown business. The Downtown I join the community in expressing deepest OF CALIFORNIA Arts Program has a three-prong approach: (1) sympathy to SGT Andrew Higgins’ family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Physical Environment—Artists design sculp- members on his tragic death. Our country tures, informational kiosks, benches, light owes a debt of gratitude to Sergeant Higgins Monday, June 18, 2007 poles and news racks. Art facilities, studios, and his family for the ultimate sacrifice he Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, it is with galleries, and exhibition spaces are a priority. made in service to his country. great pride that I rise today to share with my (2) Cultural Programming includes diverse

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This is a MEASURE O PUBLIC SAFETY QUARTER-CENT SALES TAX the Expert Infantryman Badge and Combat In- Community Development Corporation respon- MEASURE fantryman Badge, highly regarded decorations sible for the building of Faith Manor Senior A quarter-cent public safety sales tax meas- in the U.S. Army that certify his elite skills and Citizens Apartments on the campus of New ure was placed on the November 2004 ballot, service to his country in combat. His other St. Paul Tabernacle. Under Bishop Brooks’ vi- which came to be known as Measure O. The medals include an Army Commendation Medal sionary leadership, New St. Paul Tabernacle measure generates approximately $7 million for heroism and a Purple Heart for a previous distributes hundreds of Thanksgiving baskets per year for Police, Fire, and Gang Prevention injury. He will be awarded posthumously with to needy families each year, offers tutorial and Intervention efforts. The ordinance set up a Bronze Star and a second Purple Heart be- services to students, and provides business a citizen oversight committee and has strict cause he died in the line of duty. incubator programs to foster entrepreneurship; rules preventing any ‘‘supplanting’’ of existing We all owe a debt that can never be repaid Whereas, Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks II is services or funding in the General Fund. This to Staff Sergeant Bechert’s family and friends the third-longest serving Church of God in project has allowed significant progress to be for the tragic loss of husband, father, son, Christ bishop in the 93-year history of the made in vital areas at a time when core public friend, citizen, soldier and hero. church’s influence in the State of Michigan, safety was threatened. Madam Speaker, I wish to express my pro- and is the senior Bishop in the mid-west re- MAYOR’S GANG PREVENTION TASK FORCE found sadness to the community at the loss of gion, including Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana Four years ago, the city of Santa Rosa took this talented young Hoosier who made the ulti- and Ontario, Canada. He was consecrated Ju- aggressive steps to address the rise of local mate sacrifice to preserve and protect these risdictional Prelate of Northeast Michigan Ju- risdiction in 1975 by the late Presiding Bishop gangs. The city began with a public outreach United States. Let us remember Staff Ser- J.O. Patterson, Sr. During his tenure, Bishop campaign to educate the community on the geant Bechert, his family and friends in our Brooks’ programs and initiatives have bene- growing threat, and followed that up with trips thoughts and prayers. fited all citizens of the State of Michigan. His to other cities where staff and policy leaders f latest contribution is the formation of the first were able to learn from their programs. In ad- RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF THE black-owned Mortgage Company in the dition, the Mayor became actively involved by RIGHT REVEREND PHILIP Church of God in Christ—Faith Community establishing the Gang Prevention Task Force AQUILLA BROOKS II Mortgage LLC; in order to confront the issues and the risk to Whereas, Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks II es- youth. The Task Force consists of policy lead- HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK tablished the nation’s first Blue Cross/Blue ers from throughout Sonoma County, school Shield Program for local pastors, life insurance officials, law enforcement and officials from OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for local pastors and a Compensation Program non-profit and social service organizations. In for widows of local pastors. He lead the Juris- addition the move was not a drain on existing Monday, June 18, 2007 diction in purchasing and renovating Northeast public resources, and was primarily funded by Ms. KILPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I re- Michigan’s jurisdictional headquarters, Cathe- a quarter-cent sales tax measure that dedi- spectfully submit the following resolution, this dral Conference Center. He is directly or indicates 20 percent to gang prevention and inter- 18th Day of June, in the Year of Our Lord, rectly responsible for purchasing, financing, vention measures. Two Thousand and Seven. renovating, or building new churches for over While the Santa Rosa delegation brought Whereas, Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks II 50 pastors within the jurisdiction; home the top honors, every member of the has rendered a lifetime of devoted service to Whereas, Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks II delegation was able to learn from the other fi- his ministry in Detroit, Michigan. He is the has served for almost a quarter of a century, nalists. As a result they have returned to founding Pastor of New St. Paul Tabernacle as a member of the Presidium of the Church Santa Rosa, not only energized, but armed Church of God in Christ in Detroit, Michigan, of God in Christ, Inc. First elected in 1984, with fresh ideas to improve their community. I where he has served for over 54 years. Since Bishop Brooks is now serving in his sixth term. am very proud of their achievement, Madam 1975, Bishop Brooks has been the presiding In addition to these duties, Bishop Brooks Speaker, and invite all of my colleagues to prelate of the Historic First Ecclesiastical Juris- served for 12 years as a member of the board visit this lovely community in the Sonoma diction of Michigan, which is also known as of directors of First Independence Bank; and County wine country just north of San Fran- the Northeast Michigan Jurisdiction. In 1984, serves on the board of directors for the famed cisco. and each quadrennial since, the Lord has hon- Museum of African American History based in f ored Bishop Brooks’ dedication and loyalty to Detroit, Michigan; Whereas, Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks II His work through the favor of men, by ele- HONORING STAFF SERGEANT was inducted into the International Gospel vating him to the presidium of the Church of MICHAEL BECHERT Music Hall of Fame and Museum as a result God in Christ, Inc., and the largest African- of his contributions to the field of music in American Pentecostal Denomination with an HON. MIKE PENCE years past as a musician, and Music Depart- estimated 6.5 million members in over 59 OF INDIANA ment President, and presently, a worshiper; countries. He now serves the Church as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Second Assistant Presiding Bishop; Monday, June 18, 2007 Whereas, Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks II, on Whereas, Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks II is April 11, 2007, was elevated to the Office of Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to an individual with great vision and focus. Second Assistant Presiding Bishop of the pay tribute to one of Indiana’s native sons who Bishop Brooks established the March of Faith Church of God in Christ, Inc. by Presiding served his country honorably in support of Op- Telecast and Radio Ministry, which has min- Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. eration Iraqi Freedom. I was deeply saddened istered to countless millions across the nation Whereas, we the Members of the Congres- to learn that Staff Sergeant Michael Bechert of in their homes, hospital rooms and behind sional Black Caucus extend our sincere appre- New Castle had succumbed to wounds he suf- prison bars for nearly three consecutive dec- ciation and highest respect to Bishop Philip fered in Baghdad last month when his vehicle ades. Always the innovator, Bishop Brooks Aquilla Brooks II and the entire COGIC De- was hit by an improvised explosive device. was the first among his peers on the General nomination. Staff Sergeant Bechert served in the 1st Board to establish a presence for his local Therefore, be it resolved, that we celebrate Battalion, 18th Infantry Division, 1st Infantry church and Jurisdiction on the World Wide and honor the elevation of Bishop Philip Division since 2001. He received numerous Web. He was among the first to broadcast his Aquilla Brooks II for his lifetime of devotion, meritorious citations during 2 enlistments and Sunday morning worship services via the dedication, dignity and honor; his faithful serv- 6 years in the Army, all stationed in Germany Internet in a live Web cast every Sunday ice to all human beings, and for being a world- where he lived with his wife and young son. morning; wide spiritual leader, especially within the He was serving his second tour in Iraq. Whereas, Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks II Church of God in Christ. The infantry is the oldest of the combat compassion for all of God’s children has Be it finally resolved that a copy of this res- arms. From the dawn of time, wars have been caused him to expand his local church min- olution be presented to Bishop Philip Aquilla predominantly fought by men on foot. Staff istry into the areas of education, senior hous- Brooks II, the family and that a copy be placed Sergeant Bechert continued that proud tradi- ing, food programs and other community out- in the records of the Church.

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KATHY CASTOR OF FLORIDA elor’s degree from the University of New Mex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ico and is a graduate of the Army Parachute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School at Fort Benning, GA, the Advanced Monday, June 18, 2007 Monday, June 18, 2007 School at Fort Bragg, NC, and U.S. Forest Service Smoke Jumper’s School. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I Ms. CASTOR. Madam Speaker, I am pleased today to introduce a resolution hon- Throughout 36 years of military service and rise today to honor the accomplishment of Mr. oring the esteemed former President, CEO, the rest of his civilian life, he became a pio- David Williams of Arlington, Virginia and a and Chairman of NASCAR, William ‘‘Bill’’ Clif- neer in parachuting. Mr. Hall is a Master Para- proud member of our civil service. Mr. Wil- ton France, Jr. Sadly, Bill France passed away chutist with more than 1800 jumps. He started liams revamped outreach efforts for the June 4 after an extended illness. Bill was well the parachuting program at the United States Earned Income Tax Credit, helping hundreds known in Florida, leading NASCAR for 31 Air Force Academy which is the safest pro- of thousands of additional Americans receive years before retiring in 2003. He was, like his gram of all similar service schools. In 1959 Mr. vital benefits, and oversaw the Telephone Ex- father, ‘‘Big Bill,’’ a giant in the racing world. Hall and a partner organized the first profes- cise Tax Refund—the largest one-time tax re- He was also a super citizen whose interests sional parachuting firm in the world which led fund in history. and influence went well beyond the racing to many innovative advances in its field. His world. Bill lived life to the fullest and will be re- hit television show ‘‘Ripcord’’ has been noted The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is membered with both admiration and fondness. as starting the modern conception of para- widely recognized as our Federal govern- Today, the Daytona International Speedway chuting as a sport. He pioneered the ‘‘Buddy ment’s most effective anti-poverty program. is a landmark in the international motorsports System’’ for free falling and the ‘‘4-line-cut’’ for Despite the program’s overall success, studies community. However, when the France family emergencies in parachuting. Mr. Hall has been revealed an erroneous payment rate of rough- settled in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934, the honored and cited numerous times. He has rely 25 percent, and millions of eligible workers track was nothing but packed sand. Bill’s fa- ceived such accolades as the AFA Medal of were not claiming the credit. David Williams, ther, William H.G. France, was known for his Merit, the Citation of Honor for his MIA/POW program, the Exceptional Service Plaque, the who heads the EITC office at the Internal Rev- innovative perspectives and entrepreneurial skills in building the legacy that is the Daytona AFA Presidential citation, the Colorado Man of enue Service, led the effort to revamp the pro- the Year, Leo Stevens Parachute medal, and gram. Thanks to his leadership, as many as International Speedway. Bill Jr. took the same business savvy his father exhibited, and made the Colorado Meritorious Service Medal. As a 500,000 more people each year are receiving NASCAR the legend it is today. founding member of Colorado’s Wright Broth- vital benefits. As President, CEO, and Chairman of ers Memorial foundation, he was inducted into Today, under Mr. Williams’ leadership, the NASCAR, Bill France transformed the Inter- the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame in 1985. IRS works with more than 150 nonprofit and national Speedway Corporation (ISC) into the Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Briga- dier General James C. Hall. I thank him for his community-based organizations to host EITC third ranked professional sports entity on tele- honorable service to our country. awareness events in more than 50 cities, cre- vision. His leadership led the ISC to promote f ating volunteer tax assistance sites at banks, more than 100 annual racing events, own and/ businesses and community centers. He also or operate thirteen of the Nation’s major mo- NICS IMPROVEMENT torsports entertainment facilities, and own and used news conferences and local media to AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2007 operate MRN Radio, the Nation’s largest inde- help drive people to seek out this assistance. pendent sports radio network. In addition to SPEECH OF In just 1 year, more than 2 million tax re- his business achievements, the philanthropic HON. MARK UDALL turns were prepared at these volunteer tax as- initiative of Bill France and the France family OF COLORADO founded the NASCAR Foundation Family of sistance sites. The tax credits low-income IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES working Americans receive help them cover Charities, a group of more than 30 organiza- Wednesday, June 13, 2007 the essential costs they face every day—from tions that supports children’s programs, animal child care to fixing the car. One person who welfare and conservation. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I think I know his wife, Betty Jane, and his children it is appropriate for the House to approve this attended a workshop reported that the tax Brian and Lesa and their children, will miss bill in the form that it comes before us today. credit helped her go from being an apartment him terribly. I know, also, that they are proud As I said at the time, I do not think addi- renter to a homeowner. Since David Williams of the contributions Bill made to make motor- tional federal legislation dealing with firearms launched these new outreach efforts, the num- sports not only a successful venture in Florida, can prevent tragedies such as the killings at ber of eligible taxpayers receiving the credit but around the world. I am proud to pay tribute Virginia Tech. However, the changes this bill has increased by 500,000 people a year, and to Bill France, his numerous accomplishments, would make would improve the current federal last year, more than 22 million people re- and his dedication to the Florida community law and are worth making. ceived $41 billion in EITC payments. and the motorsports industry. The bill will create incentives for states to f submit to the National Instant Background As a senior official at the IRS, it would be Check System (NICS) legal records about in- easy to think of David Williams as a numbers PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER dividuals who are ineligible to obtain firearms. guy. But his people skills, strategic approach GENERAL JAMES C. HALL This closes a loophole in the current back- and ability to lead diverse groups to achieve ground check system. In addition, and impor- shared public policy goals have distinguished HON. JON C. PORTER tantly, it will require states and federal agen- him as one of our government’s most out- OF NEVADA cies to allow individuals to appeal their status standing employees and have helped him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES if they are currently considered ineligible to acquire firearms. And it will bar agencies from positively affect the lives of millions of Ameri- Monday, June 18, 2007 cans. sharing mental health records that are irrele- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today vant to the background check system. Madam Speaker, I commend Mr. Williams to honor the life of Brigadier General James The bill has been significantly revised since for his leadership, and I am proud to have him C. Hall, Colorado National Guard (Retired). its introduction. As it comes before the House, live in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District as James C. Hall was born into a coal mining it would prevent use of federal ‘‘adjudications’’ he contributes to the greatest civil service in family with 10 children in Wilkinsburg, Penn- based on medical diagnoses without a finding the world. I wish him all the best in his future sylvania on April 14, 1926. He is the youngest of dangerousness or mental incapacity. To un- endeavors. son and followed in the footsteps of five of his derstand what this means, consider the fact older brothers when he joined the Army during that the NICS currently accepts Veterans’ Ad- World War II at age 17. He served as an air- ministration decisions that a veteran or other

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:55 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.050 E18JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with REMARKS E1332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2007 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2:30 p.m. tigation of the legal basis for the Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Commerce, Science, and Transportation warrantless wiretap program. agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security SD–226 Subcommittee Commission on Security and Cooperation 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- To hold an oversight hearing to examine tem for a computerized schedule of all in Europe foreign aviation repair stations. To hold hearings to examine the Guanta- meetings and hearings of Senate com- SR–253 namo Bay detention camp, focusing on mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Judiciary the implications for United States tees, and committees of conference. To hold hearings to examine pending ju- human rights leadership. This title requires all such committees dicial nominations. 2325RHOB to notify the Office of the Senate Daily SD–226 11 a.m. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- 3 p.m. Aging mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Foreign Relations To hold hearings to examine America’s of the meetings, when scheduled, and To hold hearings to examine the nomina- aging farming population, focusing on any cancellations or changes in the tions of Anne Woods Patterson, of Vir- the threat to the future of American meetings as they occur. ginia, to be Ambassador to the Islamic agriculture as aging farmers are not As an additional procedure along Republic of Pakistan, Nancy J. Powell, being replaced by younger generations. with the computerization of this infor- of Iowa, to be Ambassador to Nepal, SR–325 Joseph Adam Ereli, of the District of mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 2 p.m. Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Digest will prepare this information for Kingdom of Bahrain, Richard Boyce fairs printing in the Extensions of Remarks Norland, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to State, Local, and Private Sector Prepared- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Ste- ness and Integration Subcommittee on Monday and Wednesday of each phen A. Seche, of Virginia, to be Am- week. bassador to the Republic of Yemen. To hold hearings to examine the state of Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, SD–419 public-private collaboration in pre- June 19, 2007 may be found in the Daily paring for and responding to national Digest of today’s RECORD. JUNE 21 catastrophes. SD–342 9:30 a.m. MEETINGS SCHEDULED Appropriations Foreign Relations JUNE 20 Business meeting to markup proposed To hold hearings to examine a strategic legislation making appropriations for 9:30 a.m. assessment of United States and Russia Labor, Health and Human Services, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions relations. and Education, and Related Agencies, Business meeting to consider original SD–419 bills entitled, ‘‘The Higher Education Indian Affairs Interior, Environment, and Related Access Reconciliation Act’’, ‘‘The To continue oversight hearings to exam- Agencies, and Legislative Branch for Higher Education Amendments of ine law enforcement in Indian Country. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007’’, and the nominations of Jerome SR–485 2008. F. Kever, of Illinois, Michael Schwartz, 10 a.m. SD–106 of Illinois, and Virgil M. Speakman, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Foreign Relations Jr., of Ohio, all to be Members of the To hold hearings to examine working to- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Railroad Retirement Board, Marylyn wards ending homelessness, focusing on tions of John L. Withers II, of Mary- Andrea Howe, of Massachusetts, and the reauthorization of the McKinney- land, to be Ambassador to the Republic Lonnie C. Moore, of Kansas, both to be Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Public of Albania, Charles Lewis English, of Members of the National Council on Law 100–77). New York, to be Ambassador to Bosnia Disability, and Kerri Layne Briggs, of SD–538 and Herzegovina, Cameron Munter, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Budget California, to be Ambassador to the Re- Elementary and Secondary Education, To hold hearings to examine health care public of Serbia, Roderick W. Moore, of Department of Education. Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the SD–628 and the budget, focusing on issues and Republic of Montenegro, and J. Chris- 10 a.m. challenges for reform. Foreign Relations SD–608 tian Kennedy, of Indiana, to be Ambas- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Commerce, Science, and Transportation sador during his tenure of service as tions of William R. Brownfield, of To hold hearings to examine telephone Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues. Texas, to be Ambassador to the Repub- number porting and caller-ID spoofing. SD–419 lic of Colombia, Peter Michael McKin- SR–253 Judiciary ley, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to Environment and Public Works To hold an oversight hearing to examine the Republic of Peru, and Patrick Den- To continue hearings to examine the the Civil Rights Division of the Depart- nis Duddy, of Maine, to be Ambassador case for the California waiver, includ- ment of Justice. to the Bolivarian Republic of Ven- ing an update from the Environmental SD–226 ezuela. Protection Agency. 2:30 p.m. SD–419 SD–406 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Judiciary Finance Science, Technology, and Innovation Sub- To hold hearings to examine rising crime To hold hearings to examine barriers to committee in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. work to be overcome for individuals re- To hold hearings to examine energy effi- SD–226 ceiving Social Security Disability Ben- ciency technologies and programs. Rules and Administration efits. SR–253 To hold hearings to examine S. 1285, to SD–215 3:30 p.m. reform the financing of Senate elec- Judiciary Intelligence tions. Business meeting to consider S. 1145, to To hold closed hearings to examine cer- amend title 35, United States Code, to SR–301 tain intelligence matters. provide for patent reform, S. Res. 230, Environment and Public Works SH–219 Superfund and Environmental Health Sub- designating the month of July 2007, as ‘‘National Teen Safe Driver Month’’, S. committee JUNE 22 To hold hearings to examine the Envi- Res. 231, recognizing the historical sig- ronmental Protection Agency’s re- nificance of Juneteenth Independence 10 a.m. sponse to 9–11, focusing on lessons Day and expressing the sense of the Appropriations learned for future emergency prepared- Senate that history should be regarded Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu- ness. as a means for understanding the past cation, and Related Agencies Sub- SD–406 and solving the challenges of the fu- committee 2 p.m. ture, and the nomination of Leslie To hold hearings to examine a new vision Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Southwick, of Mississippi, to be United for medical research relating to the fis- To hold hearings to examine reauthoriza- States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Cir- cal year 2008 budget for the National tion of the Hope VI Program. cuit, and possible authorization of sub- Institutes of Health. SD–538 poenas in connection with the inves- SD–116

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:55 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M18JN8.000 E18JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with REMARKS Monday, June 18, 2007 Daily Digest Senate ing action on the following amendments proposed Chamber Action thereto: Pages S7804–07 Routine Proceedings, pages S7801–S7836 Pending: Measures Introduced: Eight bills and three resolu- Reid Amendment No. 1502, in the nature of a tions were introduced, as follows: S. 1639–1646, S. substitute. Page S7804 Res. 237–238, and S. Con. Res. 38. Page S7810 Reid (for Bingaman) Amendment No. 1537 (to Amendment No. 1502), to provide for a renewable Measures Reported: portfolio standard. Page S7804 S.J. Res. 4, to acknowledge a long history of offi- Klobuchar (for Bingaman) Amendment No. 1573 cial depredations and ill-conceived policies by the (to Amendment No. 1537), to provide for a renew- United States Government regarding Indian tribes able portfolio standard. Page S7804 and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf Bingaman (for Klobuchar) Amendment No. 1557 of the United States. (S. Rept. No. 110–83) (to Amendment No. 1502), to establish a national S. 1644, making appropriations for the Depart- greenhouse gas registry. Page S7804 ment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending Kohl Amendment No. 1519 (to Amendment No. September 30, 2008. (S. Rept. No. 110–84) 1502), to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-pro- S. 1645, making appropriations for military con- ducing and exporting cartels illegal. Page S7804 struction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Kohl (for DeMint) Amendment No. 1546 (to related agencies for the fiscal year ending September Amendment No. 1502), to provide that legislation 30, 2008. (S. Rept. No. 110–85) that would increase the national average fuel prices S. 1606, to provide for the establishment of a for automobiles is subject to a point of order in the comprehensive policy on the care and management Senate. Page S7804 of wounded warriors in order to facilitate and en- Corker Amendment No. 1608 (to Amendment hance their care, rehabilitation, physical evaluation, No. 1502), to allow clean fuels to meet the renew- transition from care by the Department of Defense able fuel standard. Page S7804 to care by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Cardin Amendment No. 1520 (to Amendment transition from military service to civilian life, with No. 1502), to promote the energy independence of an amendment in the nature of a substitute. the United States. Page S7804 Pages S7809–10 Domenici (for Thune) Amendment No. 1609 (to Measures Passed: Amendment No. 1502), to provide requirements for Adjustment of Senate Employee Salaries: Senate the designation of national interest electric trans- agreed to S. Res. 238, amending Senate Resolution mission corridors. Page S7804 458 (98th Congress) to allow the Secretary of the Cardin Amendment No. 1610 (to Amendment Senate to adjust the salaries of employees who are No. 1502), to provide for the siting, construction, placed on the payroll of the Senate, under the direc- expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas ter- tion of the Secretary, as a result of the death or res- minals. Page S7804 ignation of a Senator. Page S7833 Collins Amendment No. 1615 (to Amendment No. 1502), to provide for the development and co- Measures Considered: ordination of a comprehensive and integrated United Clean Energy Act: Senate resumed consideration of States research program that assists the people of the H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation’s dependency on for- United States and the world to understand, assess, eign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alter- and predict human-induced and natural processes of native energy resources, promoting new emerging abrupt climate change. Page S7804 energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, Domenici (for Bunning/Domenici) Amendment and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Re- No. 1628 (to Amendment No. 1502), to provide newables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, tak- standards for clean coal-derived fuels. Pages S7804–05 D842

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D18JN7.REC D18JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with DIGEST June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D843 Bingaman (for Tester) Amendment No. 1614 (to amended by Public Law 105–275, further amended Amendment No. 1502), to establish a program to by S. Res. 75 (adopted March 25,1999), amended by provide loans for projects to produce syngas from S. Res. 383 (adopted October 27, 2000), and amend- coal and other feedstocks while simultaneously reed by S. Res. 355 (adopted November 13, 2002), ducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance of the and further amended by S. Res. 480 (adopted No- United States on petroleum and natural gas. vember 20, 2004), the appointment of the following Pages S7805–06 Senators to serve as members of the Senate National A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached Security Working Group for the 110th Congress: providing for further consideration of the bill at Senators Lugar, Warner, Sessions, Domenici, and 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, and that Corker. Page S7833 there be up to 2 1/2 hours of debate prior to a vote Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- on or in relation to Domenici (for Bunning/Domen- lowing nominations: ici) Amendment No. 1628 (to Amendment No. Paul R. Brubaker, of Virginia, to be Adminis- 1502) (listed above) and Bingaman (for Tester) trator of the Research and Innovative Technology Amendment No. 1614 (to Amendment No. 1502) Administration, Department of Transportation. (listed above), to run concurrently with the time Nancy Goodman Brinker, of Florida, to be Chief equally divided and controlled between Senators of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador Bunning and Tester, or their designees; provided during her tenure of service. further, that at 2:15 p.m., Senate resume debate on Eunice S. Reddick, of New York, to be Ambas- the above-mentioned amendments and that upon the sador to the Gabonese Republic, and to serve concur- use or yielding back of time, Senate vote on or in rently and without additional compensation as Am- relation to Domenici (for Bunning/Domenici) bassador to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome Amendment No. 1628 (to Amendment No. 1502) and Principe. (listed above), and that upon disposition of that David W. James, of Missouri, to be an Assistant amendment, there be 2 minutes of debate prior to Secretary of Labor. a vote on or in relation to Bingaman (for Tester) Steven H. Murdock, of Texas, to be Director of Amendment No. 1614 (to Amendment No. 1502) the Census. (listed above), with no amendment in order to either 37 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. of the above amendments prior to the votes; that 38 Army nominations in the rank of general. upon disposition of the Bingaman (for Tester) Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Navy. Amendment No. 1614 (to Amendment No. 1502) Pages S7833–36 (listed above), Senate debate consecutively, the following amendments listed below and that the debate Messages from the House: Pages S7808–09 time on each be limited to 30 minutes equally di- Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S7809 vided and controlled in the usual form; that no Measures Read the First Time: Page S7809 amendment be in order to any of the amendments enumerated below, and that upon the use or yielding Executive Communications: Page S7809 back of all time with respect to the amendments Additional Cosponsors: Pages S7810–12 listed below, Senate vote on or in relation to the Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: amendments in the order listed, that there be 2 min- Pages S7812–18 utes of debate equally divided and controlled prior to each vote and that after the first vote in this se- Additional Statements: Page S7808 quence, the remaining votes be 10 minutes in dura- Amendments Submitted: Pages S7818–32 tion: Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S7833 Kohl Amendment No. 1519 (to Amendment No. 1502), Domenici (for Thune) Amendment No. 1609 Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- (to Amendment No. 1502), and Cardin Amendment journed at 6:41 p.m., 00until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, No. 1610 (to Amendment No. 1502) (all listed June 19, 2007. (For Senate’s program, see the re- above). Pages S7806–07 marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on page S7833.) Appointments: Senate National Security Working Group for the 110th Congress: The Chair announced, on behalf Committee Meetings of the Republican Leader, pursuant to the provisions (Committees not listed did not meet) of S. Res. 105 (adopted April 13, 1989), as amended by S. Res. 149 (adopted October 5, 1993), as No committee meetings were held.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D18JN7.REC D18JNPT1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with DIGEST D844 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 18, 2007 House of Representatives Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’: H. Chamber Action Res. 485, to express appreciation for the profound Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 6 public public service and educational contributions of Don- bills, H.R. 2761–2763, 2765–2767; and 5 resolu- ald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’; tions, H. Res. 491–495 were introduced. Pages H6586–88 Pages H6660–61 Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of Additional Cosponsors: Pages H6661–62 the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in H.R. 885, to support the establishment of an Education Act, and recognizing the need to con- international regime for the assured supply of nu- tinue pursuing the goal of educational opportuni- clear fuel for peaceful means and to authorize vol- ties for women and girls: H. Res. 406, to celebrate untary contributions to the International Atomic En- the accomplishments of title IX of the Education ergy Agency to support the establishment of an Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy international nuclear fuel bank, with an amendment Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education (H. Rept. 110–196) and Act, and to recognize the need to continue pursuing H.R. 2764, making appropriations for the Depart- the goal of educational opportunities for women and ment of State, foreign operations, and related pro- girls; Pages H6588–91 grams for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 Recognizing the historical significance of (H. Rept. 110–197). Page H6660 Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she sense of Congress that history should be regarded appointed Representative Hirono to act as Speaker as a means for understanding the past and more Pro Tempore for today. Page H6581 effectively facing the challenges of the future: H. Con. Res. 155, to recognize the historical signifi- Recess: The House recessed at 12:38 p.m. and re- cance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and to ex- convened at 2 p.m. Page H6582 press the sense of Congress that history should be re- Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission— garded as a means for understanding the past and Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker’s more effectively facing the challenges of the future; appointment of the following Members of the House Pages H6592–93 of Representatives to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me- Recognizing the significance of National Carib- morial Commission: Representatives Moore (KS), bean-American Heritage Month: H. Con. Res. 148, Boswell, Thornberry, and Moran (KS). Page H6582 to recognize the significance of National Caribbean- Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules American Heritage Month; Pages H6593–94 and pass the following measures: Major Scott Nisely Post Office Designation Act: Recognizing Stax Records for enriching the Na- H.R. 2563, to designate the facility of the United tion’s Cultural life with ‘‘50 years of soul’’: H. States Postal Service located at 309 East Linn Street Res. 154, amended, to recognize Stax Records for in Marshalltown, Iowa, as the ‘‘Major Scott Nisely enriching the Nation’s Cultural life with ‘‘50 years Post Office’’, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 386 yeas of soul’’; Pages H6583–85 with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 499; Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Recog- Pages H6594–96, H6629 nizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Clem Rogers McSpadden Post Office Building Memphis-originating soul music has offered to Designation Act: H.R. 2127, to designate the facil- American music history.’’. Page H6585 ity of the United States Postal Service located at 408 Congratulating the University of Arizona Wild- West 6th Street in Chelsea, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Clem cats for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Rogers McSpadden Post Office Building’’; Athletic Association Division I Softball Champion- Pages H6596–97 ship: H. Res. 475, to congratulate the University of International Nuclear Fuel for Peace and Non- Arizona Wildcats for winning the 2007 National proliferation Act of 2007: H.R. 885, amended, to Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Softball support the establishment of an international regime Championship; Pages H6585–86 for the assured supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful Expressing appreciation for the profound public means and to authorize voluntary contributions to service and educational contributions of Donald the International Atomic Energy Agency to support

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Jacob Birnbaum and especially his commitment free- 2366, to reauthorize the veterans entrepreneurial de- ing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and com- velopment programs of the Small Business Adminis- munal extinction; Pages H6605–07 tration; and Pages H6620–22, H6623–24 Calling on the Government of Uganda and the SBA Women’s Business Programs Act of 2007: Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) to recommit to a po- H.R. 2397, to reauthorize the women’s entrepre- litical solution to the conflict in northern Uganda neurial development programs of the Small Business and to recommence vital peace talks, and urging Administration. Pages H6627–29 immediate and substantial support for the ongoing peace process from the United States and the inter- Providing for earmark reform: Agreed by unani- national community: H. Con. Res. 80, amended, to mous consent to discharge from committee and agree call on the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s to H. Res. 491, providing for earmark reform. Resistance Army (LRA) to recommit to a political Pages H6622–23 solution to the conflict in northern Uganda and to Suspensions—Proceedings Postponed: The House recommence vital peace talks, and to urge immediate debated the following measures under suspension of and substantial support for the ongoing peace proc- the rules. Further proceedings were postponed until ess from the United States and the international Tuesday, June 19th: community; Pages H6607–10 Dr. Francis Townsend Post Office Building Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Calling Designation Act: S. 1352, to designate the facility on the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resist- of the United States Postal Service located at 127 ance Army (LRA) to recommit to a political solution East Locust Street in Fairbury, Illinois, as the ‘‘Dr. to the conflict in northern Uganda by engaging in Francis Townsend Post Office Building’’; good-faith negotiations, and urging immediate and substantial support for the ongoing peace process Pages H6591–92 from the United States and the international com- Calling on the United Nations Security Council munity.’’. Page H6610 to charge Iranian President Mahmoud Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of doz- Ahmadinejad with violating the 1948 Convention ens of independent journalists in Russia over the on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime last decade, and calling on Russian President of Genocide and the United Nations Charter be- Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with out- cause of his calls for the destruction of the State of side investigators in solving those murders: H. Con. Israel: H. Con. Res. 21, amended, to call on the Res. 151, amended, to note the disturbing pattern United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian of killings of dozens of independent journalists in President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating the Russia over the last decade, and to call on Russian 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation of the Crime of Genocide and the United Nations with outside investigators in solving those murders, Charter because of his calls for the destruction of the State of Israel; Pages H6600–05 by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 388 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 500; Pages H6610–12. H6630 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Noting Act of 2007: H.R. 2359, to reauthorize programs to the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous inde- assist small business concerns; and Pages H6615–20 pendent journalists in Russia since 2000, and urging Amending the Small Business Act to expand Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize co- and improve the assistance provided by Small operation with outside investigators in solving those Business Development Centers to Indian tribe murders.’’. Page H6610 members, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians: Recognizing over 200 years of sovereignty of the H.R. 2284, to amend the Small Business Act to ex- Principality of Liechtenstein, and expressing sup- pand and improve the assistance provided by Small port for efforts by the United States to continue to Business Development Centers to Indian tribe mem- strengthen its relationship with that country: H. bers, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Res. 233, amended, to recognize over 200 years of Pages H6624–27

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Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health, to mark up the following: Prescription Drug Committee Meetings User Fee Amendments of 2007; Medical Device User Fee No Committee meetings were held. Amendments of 2007; Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendment of 2007; Pediatric Research Improvement f Act; to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety; To amend the Public Health COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Service Act to provide for the establishment of a clinical JUNE 19, 2007 trial registry database and a clinical trial registry database (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) and a clinical trial results database; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to conflicts Senate of interest; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- metic Act to provide for the establishment of the Reagan- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Interior, Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research; and the Environment, and Related Agencies, business meeting to Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of mark up proposed legislation making appropriations for 2007, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the fiscal Committee on Financial Services, hearing on Credit Re- year ending September 30, 2008, 10 a.m., SD–124. ports: Consumers’ Ability to Dispute and Change Inac- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, curate Information, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Education, and Related Agencies, business meeting to Committee on Foreign Affairs, hearing on South America mark up proposed legislation making appropriations for and the United States: How to Fix a Broken Relation- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Re- ship, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. lated Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia, hearing 2008, 4 p.m., SD–124. on Working in a War Zone: Post Traumatic Stress Dis- Committee on Armed Services: business meeting to con- orders in Civilians Returning from Iraq, 2 p.m., 2172 sider the nomination of Preston M. Geren, of Texas, to Rayburn. be Secretary of the Army, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Man- Committee on Finance: business meeting to consider an agement, Investigations and Oversight, hearing on Ensur- original bill entitled, ‘‘Energy Advancement and Invest- ing We Have Well-Trained Boots on the Ground at the ment Act of 2007’’, 10 a.m., SD–215. Border, 11 a.m., 311 Cannon. Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- Subcommittee on Transportation Security, and Infra- ine the nominations of June Carter Perry, of the District structure Protection, hearing on Keeping the Border Se- of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Sierra cure: Examining Potential Threats Posed by Cross Border Leone, Frederick B. Cook, of Florida, to be Ambassador Trucking, 1:30 p.m., 1539 Rayburn. to the Central African Republic, Robert B. Nolan, of Vir- Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, ginia, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Lesotho, and Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing on War Prof- Maurice S. Parker, of California, to be Ambassador to the iteering and Other Contractor Crimes Committed Over- Kingdom of Swaziland, 10 a.m., SD–419. seas, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. Subcommittee on International Operations and Organi- Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, zations, Democracy and Human Rights, to hold hearings Border Security, and International Law, to continue hear- to examine the passport backlog and the Department of ings on Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Govern- State’s response to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initia- ment Perspectives on Immigration Statistics, 4 p.m., tive, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. 2237 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Fish- to hold hearings to examine the Juvenile Diabetes Re- eries, Wildlife and Oceans, to mark up the following search Foundation and the federal government, focusing bills: H.R. 1834, National Ocean Exploration Program on a model public-private partnership accelerating re- Act; and H.R. 2400, Ocean and Coastal Mapping Inte- search toward a cure, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. gration Act, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold hearings to exam- Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public ine the nomination of John A. Rizzo, of the District of Lands, oversight hearing on Wildfire Preparedness: An Columbia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intel- Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure, 10 a.m., ligence Agency, 2:30 p.m., SD–106. 1324 Longworth.

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Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- ance; H.R. 156, To amend title 38, United States Code, committee on Information Policy, Census, and National to provide for payment of dependency and indemnity Archives, hearing on Protecting Patient Privacy in compensation to the survivors of former prisoners of war Healthcare Information Systems, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. who died on or before September 30, 1999, under the Committee on Rules, , to consider the State, Foreign Op- same eligibility conditions as apply to payment of de- erations, and Related Programs appropriations for fiscal pendency and indemnity compensation to the survivors of year 2008, 2 p.m., H–313 Capitol. former prisoners of war who died after that date; and Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on H.R. 704, To amend title 38, United States Code, to re- Energy and Environment, hearing on Research, Education duce from age 57 to age 55 the age after which the re- and Training Programs to Facilitate Adoption of Solar marriage of the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran Energy Technologies, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. shall not result in termination of dependency and indem- Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, hearing on the Role of Community Colleges and Industry nity compensation otherwise payable to that surviving in Meeting the Demand for Skilled Production Workers spouse, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon. and Technicians in the 21st Century Economy, 3 p.m., Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Income 2318 Rayburn. Security and Family Support, hearing on Disconnected Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Dis- and Disadvantaged Youth, 1 p.m., B–318 Rayburn. ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, brief- following bills: H.R. 585, To amend title 38, United ing on CIA Contractor Policy, 3 p.m., H–405 Capitol. States Code, to expand the number of individuals quali- Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warm- fying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury pro- ing, hearing on Green Cities: Mayoral Initiatives to Re- tection coverage under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- duce Global Warming Pollution, 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 19 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 19

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: To be announced. morning business (not to extend beyond 60 minutes), Senate will continue consideration of H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act, and after a period of debate, vote on or in relation to the Domenici (for Bunning/Domenici) Amendment No. 1628, and Bingaman (for Tester) Amendment No. 1614. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue.

HOUSE McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1324, E1325 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1323 McHugh, John M., N.Y., E1323, E1324 Regula, Ralph, Ohio, E1326 Boswell, Leonard L., Iowa, E1320 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1321 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1321 Carson, Julia, Ind., E1327 Moran, James P., Va., E1321, E1322, E1324, E1325, Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E1321 Castor, Kathy, Fla., E1330 E1326, E1330 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E1322 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1323, E1325 Murphy, Patrick J., Pa., E1326 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E1326 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E1319 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E1323, E1324, E1325 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1327 Pence, Mike, Ind., E1329 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E1328 Gutierrez, Luis V., Ill., E1321 Peterson, John E., Pa., E1322 Udall, Mark, Colo., E1330 Herger, Wally, Calif., E1328 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1328 Weller, Jerry, Ill., E1327 Kilpatrick, Carolyn C., Mich., E1329 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E1330 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E1328

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