E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 No. 71 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was We pray for the gift of wisdom to all PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE called to order by the Speaker pro tem- with great responsibility in the peo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the pore (Mr. DENHAM). ple’s House for the leadership of our gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. f Nation. WILSON) come forward and lead the May all the Members have the vision House in the Pledge of Allegiance. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO of a world where respect and under- TEMPORE Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led standing are the marks of civility and the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- honor and integrity are the marks of I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the fore the House the following commu- one’s character. United States of America, and to the Repub- nication from the Speaker: Raise up, O God, women and men lic for which it stands, one nation under God, WASHINGTON, DC, from every nation who will lead toward indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. May 20, 2013. the paths of peace and whose good I hereby appoint the Honorable JEFF judgment will heal the hurt between f DENHAM to act as Speaker pro tempore on all peoples. KEYSTONE WILL CREATE JOBS this day. Bless us this day and every day, and JOHN A. BOEHNER, (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives. may all that is done within these hal- lowed Halls be for Your greater honor asked and was given permission to ad- f and glory. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Amen. vise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f Speaker, time and time again, the ant to the order of the House of Janu- President and the liberal-controlled ary 3, 2013, the Chair would now recog- Senate have disregarded initiatives to nize Members from lists submitted by THE JOURNAL create jobs. the majority and minority leaders for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The This week, the House will vote on an morning-hour debate. Chair has examined the Journal of the all-of-the-above energy policy that will f last day’s proceedings and announces create 20,000 shovel-ready jobs, 100,000 RECESS to the House his approval thereof. additional jobs, and invest $20 billion Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- into our struggling economy, working The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nal stands approved. with Canada, America’s best energy ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- partner. declares the House in recess until 2 er, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I de- For over a year and a half, the cur- p.m. today. mand a vote on agreeing to the Speak- rent administration has blocked efforts Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 1 er’s approval of the Journal. to build the Keystone pipeline. On nu- minute p.m.), the House stood in re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The merous occasions, the President has cess. question is on the Speaker’s approval claimed to support an all-of-the-above f of the Journal. energy plan; however, his actions do b 1400 The question was taken; and the not match his words. Speaker pro tempore announced that This project directly affects families AFTER RECESS the ayes appeared to have it. across our great Nation. In South Caro- The recess having expired, the House Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- lina’s Second Congressional District, was called to order by the Speaker pro er, I object to the vote on the ground Michelin Tire Corporation in Lex- tempore (Mr. BENTIVOLIO) at 2 p.m. that a quorum is not present and make ington produces earthmover tires at f the point of order that a quorum is not $60,000 each, 12 feet high, used in Al- present. berta, Canada, and MTU Diesel of PRAYER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Tognum America in Graniteville man- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- ufactures engines for oil sand recovery. J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: ceedings on this question will be post- It is my hope that my colleagues will Almighty God of the universe, we poned. join in voting for this legislation, give You thanks for giving us another The point of no quorum is considered which will help put American families day. withdrawn. back to work.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:56 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY7.000 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2778 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 2013 In conclusion, God bless our troops, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Agency’s Web site find that May is Na- and we will never forget September the (Mr. BRIDENSTINE asked and was tional Asthma Month. Many people 11th in the global war on terrorism. given permission to address the House might be surprised to know that start- f for 1 minute.) ing January 1, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency has prevented the SEQUESTRATION EFFECTS Mr. BRIDENSTINE. I rise today as an Eagle Scout and one who has a sale of the only over-the-counter asth- (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was stake in the future of our scouting pro- ma inhaler upon which millions of given permission to address the House grams. Americans have relied for emergency for 1 minute and to revise and extend Some of us in America still believe in asthma treatment. his remarks.) the concept of sexual morality, that What is most alarming is that this Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, last sex is intended for one man and one inhaler was taken off the market not week, the Secretary of Defense, Chuck woman within the institution of mar- because it was unsafe or ineffective for Hagel, announced that the furloughs of riage. Organizations that hold this phi- treating asthma—it had been around civilian DOD employees will be 11 days losophy and promote it among our for 50 years safely and effectively for the balance of this fiscal year. This youth should be commended—or at treating acute asthma attacks—but decision, driven by sequestration, is least, you would think, tolerated. the Environmental Protection Agency damaging and degrading the military Unfortunately, the intolerant left claimed that the miniscule amount of readiness of our country. These are in- bullies and browbeats private organiza- chlorofluorocarbon contained was cre- dividuals who provide critical services tions like the Boy Scouts into accept- ating a hole in the ozone. Mr. Speaker, for the men and women in uniform who ing their philosophy. Notice, they I respectfully submit that the Nation’s serve all across America and all across didn’t start their own organization; asthmatics are not causing a hole in the world. they went after the Boy Scouts of the ozone layer. Sequestration is acting like a slow- America. When these inhalers were taken off- acting poison, which is now affecting The left’s agenda is not about toler- line, we were told that the Food and the economy. Moody’s Investor Serv- ance and it’s not about diversity of Drug Administration would quickly ap- ices announced last week that it will thought. It’s about promoting a world prove a substitute inhaler; but here we take a full point off of GDP growth this view of relativism, where there is no are months and months and months year and will result in, over time, the right and wrong, then using the full later with no inhaler in sight. loss of 700,000 jobs. force of the government to silence op- What has been the response of the It is time for this institution to focus position and reshape organizations like EPA? They’ve been dismissive of Con- on this self-inflicted damage that Con- the Boy Scouts into instruments for gress’ concerns. gress caused by not turning off seques- social change. I urge people to contact their Mem- ter as previous Congresses back in the To my friends on the left, this is not ber of Congress to bring back these in- eighties and nineties did when seques- tolerance. halers that have served so many people tration was in effect. But here’s the good news about true so well for so long. We should stop wasting our time on tolerance: the most tolerant One of all repeal debates for health care—37 times has the ability to redeem us all. f as of last week—and focus on what’s f really important in the immediate fu- SENATE IMMIGRATION BILL ture. It’s to turn off sequester. It is HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CODY TOWSE HELPS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, time for the leadership of this House to NOT AMERICANS stop wasting our time and get focused (Mr. CHAFFETZ asked and was given (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was on the issue that matters the most to permission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House the American people. minute and to revise and extend his re- for 1 minute and to revise and extend f marks.) Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I stand his remarks.) GANG OF 8 BILL PUTS SAFETY OF to honor Private First Class Cody Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, CITIZENS AT RISK Towse, whose life was lost in Afghani- sometimes it’s hard to believe that the (Mr. BROOKS of Alabama asked and stan. America lost one of its best and immigration debate is taking place in was given permission to address the Utah lost one of our best. the United States of America. House for 1 minute.) This is a young soldier who had dedi- Those who favor the Senate immigra- Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- cated his life to helping save others. At tion bill talk a lot about helping for- er, the Senate amnesty bill gives am- the age of 18, he went to become an eign workers and undocumented immi- nesty to illegal aliens regardless of EMT and then a firefighter, and later grants, but you never hear them talk public safety and the danger to Amer- joined the Army. He had recently won about helping American workers and ican citizens. For example, the Depart- the Army Combat Medic Ribbon for American taxpayers. They can’t, be- ment of Homeland Security must waive saving another life under fire. As a cause the immigration bill will cost misdemeanor criminal convictions bomb went off near Kandahar, he went many American workers their jobs or when determining amnesty eligibility. to rush to the person who was injured, decrease their wages. That’s what hap- That means crimes like assault, vehic- when a second bomb went off that took pens when you give work permits to 10 ular homicide, possession of drug man- his life. million illegal immigrants. ufacturing equipment, DUI, and sex of- Today, I stand to honor him and all As for the cost of additional govern- fenses. Even gangsters get amnesty. the men and women who serve and sac- ment services, the American taxpayer Chris Crane, President of the Na- rifice for this country, for the United picks up that bill—about $43 billion tional Immigration and Customs En- States of America. May God bless every year. forcement Council, says: them, and may God bless the United The air is coming out of the Senate bill fast. It doesn’t secure the border, The idea that we’re going to give known States of America. gang members the opportunity to renounce f and it hurts American workers and taxpayers. their affiliation—and believe them—and then b 1410 give them legal status in our country is out- rageous. THE EPA CONTINUES ITS WAR ON f Letting illegal alien criminals stay ASTHMATICS in America is outrageous, yet amnesty (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given COMMUNICATION FROM THE for criminals is exactly what the Presi- permission to address the House for 1 CLERK OF THE HOUSE dent and Senate Gang of 8 advocate. minute and to revise and extend his re- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Mr. Speaker, this amnesty bill is so marks.) fore the House the following commu- bad it should be renamed the ‘‘Loop- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, people nication from the Clerk of the House of holes for Criminals Act.’’ going to the Environmental Protection Representatives:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:56 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20MY7.003 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2779 MAY 20, 2013. ing received military declarations or Duffield and his colleagues successfully Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, medals. completed 52 missions and helped de- Speaker, The Capitol, House of Representatives, The Clerk read the title of the bill. stroy more than 1,200 pounds of enemy Washington, DC. The text of the bill is as follows: explosives. On January 7, 2013, Ser- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of H.R. 258 geant Duffield was awarded the Purple the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Heart for injuries he suffered during an tives, the Clerk received the following mes- resentatives of the United States of America in IED detonation while deployed to Af- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Congress assembled, ghanistan in 2011. Sergeant Duffield May 20, 2013 at 11:33 a.m.: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. also earned the Bronze Star and the That the Senate passed S. 982. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Stolen Valor Air Force Combat Action Medal for his Appointments: Act of 2013’’. valor during the same deployment. Commission on Security and Cooperation SEC. 2. FRAUDULENT REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT The Purple Heart is one of the oldest in Europe (Helsinki). RECEIPT OF MILITARY DECORA- With best wishes, I am TIONS OR MEDALS. and most recognized American mili- Sincerely, (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 704 of title 18, tary medals—dating back to 1782 when KAREN L. HAAS, United States Code, is amended— George Washington created what was Clerk. (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘wears,’’; then called the Badge of Military Merit and f to award ‘‘any singularly meritorious (2) so that subsection (b) reads as follows: action’’ by a member of the military. ‘‘(b) FRAUDULENT REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT RECESS Today, the Purple Heart is awarded to RECEIPT OF MILITARY DECORATIONS OR MED- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ALS.—Whoever, with intent to obtain money, servicemembers like Sergeant Duffield ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair property, or other tangible benefit, fraudu- who were killed or wounded by enemy declares the House in recess until ap- lently holds oneself out to be a recipient of action. proximately 5 p.m. today. a decoration or medal described in sub- For almost 100 years, it has been a Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 13 min- section (c)(2) or (d) shall be fined under this Federal crime to wear, manufacture, or utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. title, imprisoned not more than one year, or sell military decorations or medals both.’’. without proper authorization. In spite f (b) ADDITION OF CERTAIN OTHER MEDALS.— Section 704(d) of title 18, United States Code, of this, many people have fraudulently b 1703 is amended— claimed to be the recipient of military AFTER RECESS (1) by striking ‘‘If a decoration’’ and in- decorations, and this has unfortunately serting the following: increased in recent years. In just one The recess having expired, the House ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If a decoration’’; State, 600 people claimed on tax forms was called to order by the Speaker pro (2) by inserting ‘‘a combat badge,’’ after to be a recipient of the Medal of Honor tempore (Mr. WENSTRUP) at 5 o’clock ‘‘1129 of title 10,’’; and in 1 year, even though at the time and 3 minutes p.m. (3) by adding at the end the following: there were only 132 recipients alive na- ‘‘(2) COMBAT BADGE DEFINED.—In this sub- f section, the term ‘combat badge’ means a tionwide. To address this increase of fraudulent COMMUNICATION FROM THE Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Ac- claims, in 2006 Congress enacted the CLERK OF THE HOUSE tion Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, or Combat Action Medal.’’. Stolen Valor Act. This important law The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 704 expands the penalties for falsely rep- fore the House the following commu- of title 18, United States Code, is amended in resenting oneself as a recipient of any nication from the Clerk of the House of each of subsections (c)(1) and (d) by striking medal or honor authorized by Congress Representatives: ‘‘or (b)’’. for the armed services. MAY 20, 2013. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- In June 2012, the Supreme Court held Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, ant to the rule, the gentleman from in a case called U.S. v. Alvarez that the The Speaker, The Capitol, House of Representa- Georgia (Mr. COLLINS) and the gen- Stolen Valor Act inappropriately tives, Washington, DC. tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) each criminalized speech protected by the DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- will control 20 minutes. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of First Amendment. Specifically, the The Chair recognizes the gentleman Court held that lying, even about hav- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- from Georgia. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ing received a military decoration, is, sage from the Secretary of the Senate on GENERAL LEAVE by itself, protected speech. The Court, May 20, 2013 at 1:42 p.m.: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- however, did note in this same case: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 16. er, I ask unanimous consent that all In periods of war and peace alike, public With best wishes, I am Members may have 5 legislative days recognition of valor and noble sacrifice by Sincerely, in which to revise and extend their re- men and women in uniform reinforces the KAREN L. HAAS, marks and include extraneous material pride and national resolve that the military Clerk. on H.R. 258, currently under consider- relies upon to fulfill its mission. f ation. The Court also provided that false ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there claims about military decorations de- PRO TEMPORE objection to the request of the gen- mean the high purpose of such awards. tleman from Georgia? This harm alone does not overcome the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- There was no objection. high level of scrutiny afforded pro- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- tected speech. However, the Court did will postpone further proceedings er, I yield myself such time as I may find: today on motions to suspend the rules consume. Where false claims are made to effect a on which a recorded vote or the yeas This Nation is blessed with many val- fraud or secure moneys or other valuable and nays are ordered, or on which the iant men and women who have dedi- considerations, say offers of employment, it vote incurs objection under clause 6 of cated their lives to military service. is well established that the government may rule XX. My home State of Georgia has no restrict speech without affronting the First Record votes on postponed questions shortage of these heroes, including Amendment. will be taken later. Technical Sergeant Barry Duffield, H.R. 258, the Stolen Valor Act of 2013, f who serves as a bomb disposal techni- narrows the law to make it a crime cian in the Georgia Guard’s 116th Air when people falsely claim to be a re- STOLEN VALOR ACT OF 2013 Control Wing. cipient of military decorations in order Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- While deployed to Afghanistan, Ser- to carry out a fraud. The bill rewrites er, I move to suspend the rules and geant Duffield’s job was to oversee the statute to prohibit holding oneself pass the bill (H.R. 258) to amend title teams responsible for an incredibly out to be a recipient of certain mili- 18, United States Code, with respect to dangerous job—neutralizing improvised tary decorations or medals with the in- fraudulent representations about hav- explosive devices, or IEDs. Sergeant tent to obtain money, property, or

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The need ple Heart. resents that they have been awarded will be just as strong as long as there This legislation enjoys strong bipar- these honors in order to benefit in are individuals who continue to lie tisan support, and a similar bill was some material way will be subject to about service in order to gain noto- passed by the House with over- criminal sanction. riety, profit personally and profes- whelming support last Congress. I urge I support the bill because it protects sionally, and to receive benefits re- my colleagues to join me in support of the honor of our military medals and served for those who fought in defense H.R. 258, and I reserve the balance of decorations, while also respecting the of this Nation. my time. First Amendment. I urge my col- This House has the opportunity to Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, leagues to support the bill. once again show our servicemembers I yield myself such time as I may con- I reserve the balance of my time. and veterans that we value the sanc- sume. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- tity of their sacrifice while, at the Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. er, I’m now pleased to yield as much same time, protecting the constitu- 258, the Stolen Valor Act of 2013. H.R. time as he may consume to the gen- tional rights that they’ve fought so 258 is an important bill because it up- tleman from Nevada (Mr. HECK), the hard to protect. sponsor of this legislation and a tire- holds the integrity of military medals This past Saturday was Armed less advocate for servicemen and and decorations as well as corrects a Forces Day, and a week from today is -women. Memorial Day. Mr. Speaker, what bet- constitutional flaw in a statute in- Mr. HECK of Nevada. I thank the ter way to show our support for our tended to protect the integrity of these gentleman for yielding. honors. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my brave servicemen and -women than by Without question, all of those who colleagues to join with me in restoring passing this legislation before us serve our Nation deserve to be honored, the honor and valor of our military he- today? and those who have gone beyond their roes by passing H.R. 258, the Stolen H.R. 258 enjoys broad bipartisan sup- peers in serving our Nation deserve Valor Act of 2013. port, with 124 cosponsors, and is sup- special recognition. It is especially ap- On June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme ported by numerous veterans service propriate that we consider this bill just Court struck down the Stolen Valor organizations, including the Veterans before Memorial Day, a special day Act of 2005, concluding that the broad of Foreign Wars, the Association of the when we remember and honor the sac- nature of the law infringed upon the U.S. Navy, the Fleet Reserve Associa- rifice of those who died serving our guaranteed protection of free speech tion, the National Association for Uni- country in the military. provided by the First Amendment of formed Services, the National Guard One way in which our Nation recog- our Constitution. The Court deter- Association of the United States, the nizes the outstanding bravery and sac- mined that the act ‘‘sought to control Association of the United States Army, rifice of servicemembers is to award and suppress all false statements on the Military Officers Association of these dedicated men and women special this one subject, without regard as to America, the Military Order of the medals and decorations. whether the lie was made for the pur- Purple Heart, and AMVETS. I want to thank Chairman GOOD- b 1710 pose of material gain.’’ However, in concurring with the deci- LATTE and Ranking Member CONYERS Recipients of these distinctions often sion of the plurality, Justice Breyer for moving this important legislation have received serious injuries or made stated that a ‘‘more finely tailored through the Judiciary Committee. supreme sacrifices defending our Na- statute that shows the false statement I urge my colleagues to support H.R. tion. To ensure that these honors be- caused specific harm, or was at least 258. stowed on these recipients are not di- material, could significantly reduce Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, minished, Congress must do all within the threat of First Amendment harm, I yield back important piece of legisla- its power to prevent anyone from false- while permitting the statute to achieve tion. I appreciate the gentleman from ly claiming that they have received its important protective objective.’’ Nevada bringing this forward and mov- these medals or decorations. Mr. Speaker, that’s exactly what my ing it forward as we go ahead. I would, While that was the goal of the origi- legislation does. The Stolen Valor Act at this point, urge all my colleagues to nal Stolen Valor Act enacted in 2006, of 2013 resolves these constitutional vote ‘‘yes.’’ the Supreme Court, in 2012, found that issues by clearly defining that the ob- I yield back the balance of my time. the breadth and scope of that legisla- jective of the law is to target and pun- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, tion ran afoul of the First Amend- ish those who misrepresent their serv- today I rise in support of the Stolen Valor Act ment’s free speech protections. In that ice with the intent of profiting person- (H.R. 258). case, Justice Kennedy wrote that while ally or financially. This bill would amend the federal criminal ‘‘few may find the respondent’s state- Defining the intent helps ensure that code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudu- ments anything but contemptible, his this law will pass constitutional scru- lent claims about military service to be sub- right to make those statements is pro- tiny while, at the same time, achieving jected to a fine, imprisonment, or both. tected by the Constitution’s guarantee its primary objective, which is to pre- This would apply to an individual who, with of freedom of speech and expression.’’ serve the honor and integrity of mili- intent to obtain money, property, or other tan- But Justice Kennedy, in writing that tary service and awards. gible benefits, fraudulently holds himself or opinion, also set out certain param- In 2006, every Member of both the herself out to be a recipient of a military eters he suggested that would pass con- House and the Senate clearly under- medal. stitutional muster should Congress stood the need to protect the integrity This bill was passed with overwhelming sup- seek to rewrite the legislation. He ad- and honor of military service and dem- port in the previous Congress, but was found vised: onstrated that by unanimously passing by the Supreme Court to violate the first Where false claims are made to effect a the Stolen Valor Act in each Chamber. Amendment. I commend Rep. HECK for mak- fraud or secure moneys or other valuable That body understood that the pro- ing the necessary changes and trying again. considerations, say offers of employment, it liferation of false claims occurring at The men and women of our Armed Forces is well-established that the government may the time cheapened the integrity of the unselfishly answer the call of duty to defend restrict speech without affronting the First military awards system and threatened our freedom. Congress should not allow any- Amendment. the trust and honor bestowed upon one to capitalize on their accomplishments. The text of H.R. 258 was crafted to military servicemembers and veterans I urge my colleagues to stand with our carefully comply with that guidance. by this Nation. Brave Men and Women and support this bill. As drafted, the bill prohibits individ- Mr. Speaker, the need to protect the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The uals from fraudulently representing honor, service, and sacrifice of our vet- question is on the motion offered by

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In the sion of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of ‘‘(12) ‘Non-Proliferation Treaty State Civil Aviation, done at Montreal on 24 Feb- Party’ means any State Party to the Non- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ruary 1988; Proliferation Treaty, to include Taiwan, in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ‘‘(G) the Protocol for the Suppression of which shall be considered to have the obliga- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed tions under the Non-Proliferation Treaty of er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Platforms Located on the Continental Shelf, a party to that treaty other than a Nuclear The yeas and nays were ordered. done at Rome on 10 March 1988; Weapon State Party to the Non-Proliferation The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(H) International Convention for the Sup- Treaty; ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- pression of Terrorist Bombings, adopted by ‘‘(13) ‘Nuclear Weapon State Party to the ceedings on this motion will be post- the General Assembly of the United Nations Non-Proliferation Treaty’ means a State poned. on 15 December 1997; and Party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty that ‘‘(I) International Convention for the Sup- is a nuclear-weapon State, as that term is f pression of the Financing of Terrorism, defined in Article IX(3) of the Non-Prolifera- NUCLEAR TERRORISM CONVEN- adopted by the General Assembly of the tion Treaty; TIONS IMPLEMENTATION AND United Nations on 9 December 1999; ‘‘(14) ‘place of public use’ has the meaning SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGA- ‘‘(2) ‘armed conflict’ does not include inter- given the term in section 2332f(e)(6) of this TION ACT OF 2013 nal disturbances and tensions, such as riots, title; isolated and sporadic acts of violence, and ‘‘(15) ‘precursor’ has the meaning given the Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- other acts of a similar nature; term in section 229F(6)(A) of this title; er, I move to suspend the rules and ‘‘(3) ‘biological weapon’ means— ‘‘(16) ‘public transport system’ has the pass the bill (H.R. 1073) to amend title ‘‘(A) microbial or other biological agents, meaning given the term in section 2332f(e)(7) 18, United States Code, to provide for or toxins whatever their origin or method of of this title; protection of maritime navigation and production, of types and in quantities that ‘‘(17) ‘serious injury or damage’ means— prevention of nuclear terrorism, and have no justification for prophylactic, pro- ‘‘(A) serious bodily injury, tective, or other peaceful purposes; or ‘‘(B) extensive destruction of a place of for other purposes. ‘‘(B) weapons, equipment, or means of de- public use, State or government facility, in- The Clerk read the title of the bill. livery designed to use such agents or toxins frastructure facility, or public transpor- The text of the bill is as follows: for hostile purposes or in armed conflict; tation system, resulting in major economic H.R. 1073 ‘‘(4) ‘chemical weapon’ means, together or loss, or Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- separately— ‘‘(C) substantial damage to the environ- resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(A) toxic chemicals and their precursors, ment, including air, soil, water, fauna, or Congress assembled, except where intended for— flora; SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(i) industrial, agricultural, research, med- ‘‘(18) ‘ship’ means a vessel of any type This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Nuclear Ter- ical, pharmaceutical, or other peaceful pur- whatsoever not permanently attached to the rorism Conventions Implementation and poses; sea-bed, including dynamically supported Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013’’. ‘‘(ii) protective purposes, namely those craft, submersibles, or any other floating TITLE I—SAFETY OF MARITIME purposes directly related to protection craft, but does not include a warship, a ship NAVIGATION against toxic chemicals and to protection owned or operated by a government when SEC. 101. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2280 OF against chemical weapons; being used as a naval auxiliary or for cus- TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE. ‘‘(iii) military purposes not connected with toms or police purposes, or a ship which has Section 2280 of title 18, United States Code, the use of chemical weapons and not depend- been withdrawn from navigation or laid up; is amended— ent on the use of the toxic properties of ‘‘(19) ‘source material’ has the meaning (1) in subsection (b)— chemicals as a method of warfare; or given that term in the International Atomic (A) in paragraph (1)(A)(i), by striking ‘‘a ‘‘(iv) law enforcement including domestic Energy Agency Statute, done at New York ship flying the flag of the United States’’ and riot control purposes, on 26 October 1956; inserting ‘‘a vessel of the United States or a as long as the types and quantities are con- ‘‘(20) ‘special fissionable material’ has the vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the sistent with such purposes; meaning given that term in the Inter- United States (as defined in section 70502 of ‘‘(B) munitions and devices, specifically de- national Atomic Energy Agency Statute, title 46)’’; signed to cause death or other harm through done at New York on 26 October 1956; (B) in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), by inserting ‘‘, the toxic properties of those toxic chemicals ‘‘(21) ‘territorial sea of the United States’ including the territorial seas’’ after ‘‘in the specified in subparagraph (A), which would means all waters extending seaward to 12 United States’’; and be released as a result of the employment of nautical miles from the baselines of the (C) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), by inserting ‘‘, such munitions and devices; and United States determined in accordance with by a United States corporation or legal enti- ‘‘(C) any equipment specifically designed international law; ty,’’ after ‘‘by a national of the United for use directly in connection with the em- ‘‘(22) ‘toxic chemical’ has the meaning States’’; ployment of munitions and devices specified given the term in section 229F(8)(A) of this (2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section in subparagraph (B); title; 2(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 13(c)’’; ‘‘(5) ‘covered ship’ means a ship that is ‘‘(23) ‘transport’ means to initiate, arrange (3) by striking subsection (d); navigating or is scheduled to navigate into, or exercise effective control, including deci- (4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting through or from waters beyond the outer sionmaking authority, over the movement of after subsection (c): limit of the territorial sea of a single coun- a person or item; and ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, try or a lateral limit of that country’s terri- ‘‘(24) ‘United States’, when used in a geo- section 2280a, section 2281, and section 2281a, torial sea with an adjacent country; graphical sense, includes the Commonwealth the term— ‘‘(6) ‘explosive material’ has the meaning of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the ‘‘(1) ‘applicable treaty’ means— given the term in section 841(c) and includes Northern Mariana Islands, and all territories ‘‘(A) the Convention for the Suppression of explosive as defined in section 844(j) of this and possessions of the United States.’’; and Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, done at The title; (5) by inserting after subsection (d) (as Hague on 16 December 1970; ‘‘(7) ‘infrastructure facility’ has the mean- added by paragraph (4) of this section) the ‘‘(B) the Convention for the Suppression of ing given the term in section 2332f(e)(5) of following: Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil this title; ‘‘(e) EXCEPTIONS.—This section shall not Aviation, done at Montreal on 23 September ‘‘(8) ‘international organization’ has the apply to— 1971; meaning given the term in section 831(f)(3) of ‘‘(1) the activities of armed forces during ‘‘(C) the Convention on the Prevention and this title; an armed conflict, as those terms are under- Punishment of Crimes against Internation- ‘‘(9) ‘military forces of a state’ means the stood under the law of war, which are gov- ally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic armed forces of a state which are organized, erned by that law; or Agents, adopted by the General Assembly of trained, and equipped under its internal law ‘‘(2) activities undertaken by military the United Nations on 14 December 1973; for the primary purpose of national defense forces of a state in the exercise of their offi- ‘‘(D) International Convention against the or security, and persons acting in support of cial duties. Taking of Hostages, adopted by the General those armed forces who are under their for- ‘‘(f) DELIVERY OF SUSPECTED OFFENDER.— Assembly of the United Nations on 17 De- mal command, control, and responsibility; The master of a covered ship flying the flag cember 1979; ‘‘(10) ‘national of the United States’ has of the United States who has reasonable ‘‘(E) the Convention on the Physical Pro- the meaning stated in section 101(a)(22) of grounds to believe that there is on board tection of Nuclear Material, done at Vienna the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 that ship any person who has committed an on 26 October 1979; U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)); offense under section 2280 or section 2280a

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may deliver such person to the authorities of ‘‘(iii) any source material, special fission- ‘‘(b) JURISDICTION.—There is jurisdiction a country that is a party to the Convention able material, or equipment or material es- over the activity prohibited in subsection for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against pecially designed or prepared for the proc- (a)— the Safety of Maritime Navigation. Before essing, use, or production of special fission- ‘‘(1) in the case of a covered ship, if— delivering such person to the authorities of able material, knowing that it is intended to ‘‘(A) such activity is committed— another country, the master shall notify in be used in a nuclear explosive activity or in ‘‘(i) against or on board a vessel of the an appropriate manner the Attorney General any other nuclear activity not under safe- United States or a vessel subject to the juris- of the United States of the alleged offense guards pursuant to an International Atomic diction of the United States (as defined in and await instructions from the Attorney Energy Agency comprehensive safeguards section 70502 of title 46) at the time the pro- General as to what action to take. When de- agreement, except where— hibited activity is committed; livering the person to a country which is a ‘‘(I) such item is transported to or from the ‘‘(ii) in the United States, including the state party to the Convention, the master territory of, or otherwise under the control territorial seas; or shall, whenever practicable, and if possible of, a Non-Proliferation Treaty State Party; ‘‘(iii) by a national of the United States, by before entering the territorial sea of such and a United States corporation or legal entity, country, notify the authorities of such coun- ‘‘(II) the resulting transfer or receipt (in- or by a stateless person whose habitual resi- try of the master’s intention to deliver such cluding internal to a country) is not con- dence is in the United States; person and the reasons therefor. If the mas- trary to the obligations under the Non-Pro- ‘‘(B) during the commission of such activ- ter delivers such person, the master shall liferation Treaty of the Non-Proliferation ity, a national of the United States is seized, furnish to the authorities of such country Treaty State Party from which, to the terri- threatened, injured, or killed; or the evidence in the master’s possession that tory of which, or otherwise under the control ‘‘(C) the offender is later found in the pertains to the alleged offense. of which such item is transferred; United States after such activity is com- ‘‘(g)(1) CIVIL FORFEITURE.—Any real or per- ‘‘(iv) any equipment, materials, or soft- mitted; sonal property used or intended to be used to ware or related technology that significantly ‘‘(2) in the case of a ship navigating or commit or to facilitate the commission of a contributes to the design or manufacture of scheduled to navigate solely within the terri- violation of this section, the gross proceeds a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive torial sea or internal waters of a country of such violation, and any real or personal device, with the intention that it will be other than the United States, if the offender property traceable to such property or pro- used for such purpose, except where— is later found in the United States after such ceeds, shall be subject to forfeiture. ‘‘(I) the country to the territory of which activity is committed; or ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE PROCEDURES.—Seizures or under the control of which such item is ‘‘(3) in the case of any vessel, if such activ- and forfeitures under this section shall be transferred is a Nuclear Weapon State Party ity is committed in an attempt to compel governed by the provisions of chapter 46 of to the Non-Proliferation Treaty; and the United States to do or abstain from title 18, United States Code, relating to civil ‘‘(II) the resulting transfer or receipt (in- doing any act. cluding internal to a country) is not con- forfeitures, except that such duties as are ‘‘(c) EXCEPTIONS.—This section shall not imposed upon the Secretary of the Treasury trary to the obligations under the Non-Pro- apply to— under the customs laws described in section liferation Treaty of a Non-Proliferation ‘‘(1) the activities of armed forces during 981(d) shall be performed by such officers, Treaty State Party from which, to the terri- an armed conflict, as those terms are under- agents, and other persons as may be des- tory of which, or otherwise under the control stood under the law of war, which are gov- ignated for that purpose by the Secretary of of which such item is transferred; erned by that law; or ‘‘(v) any equipment, materials, or software Homeland Security, the Attorney General, ‘‘(2) activities undertaken by military or related technology that significantly con- or the Secretary of Defense.’’. forces of a state in the exercise of their offi- tributes to the delivery of a nuclear weapon SEC. 102. NEW SECTION 2280a OF TITLE 18, cial duties. or other nuclear explosive device, with the UNITED STATES CODE. ‘‘(d)(1) CIVIL FORFEITURE.—Any real or per- intention that it will be used for such pur- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 111 of title 18, sonal property used or intended to be used to pose, except where— United States Code, is amended by adding commit or to facilitate the commission of a ‘‘(I) such item is transported to or from the after section 2280 the following new section: violation of this section, the gross proceeds territory of, or otherwise under the control of such violation, and any real or personal ‘‘§ 2280a. Violence against maritime naviga- of, a Non-Proliferation Treaty State Party; property traceable to such property or pro- tion and maritime transport involving and ceeds, shall be subject to forfeiture. weapons of mass destruction ‘‘(II) such item is intended for the delivery ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE PROCEDURES.—Seizures ‘‘(a) OFFENSES.— system of a nuclear weapon or other nuclear and forfeitures under this section shall be ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the excep- explosive device of a Nuclear Weapon State tions in subsection (c), a person who unlaw- Party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty; or governed by the provisions of chapter 46 of fully and intentionally— ‘‘(vi) any equipment, materials, or soft- title 18, United States Code, relating to civil ‘‘(A) when the purpose of the act, by its na- ware or related technology that significantly forfeitures, except that such duties as are ture or context, is to intimidate a popu- contributes to the design, manufacture, or imposed upon the Secretary of the Treasury lation, or to compel a government or an delivery of a biological or chemical weapon, under the customs laws described in section international organization to do or to ab- with the intention that it will be used for 981(d) shall be performed by such officers, stain from doing any act— such purpose; agents, and other persons as may be des- ‘‘(i) uses against or on a ship or discharges ‘‘(C) transports another person on board a ignated for that purpose by the Secretary of from a ship any explosive or radioactive ma- ship knowing that the person has committed Homeland Security, the Attorney General, terial, biological, chemical, or nuclear weap- an act that constitutes an offense under sec- or the Secretary of Defense.’’. on or other nuclear explosive device in a tion 2280 or subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), or (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of manner that causes or is likely to cause (E) of this section or an offense set forth in sections at the beginning of chapter 111 of death to any person or serious injury or an applicable treaty, as specified in section title 18, United States Code, is amended by damage; 2280(d)(1), and intending to assist that person adding after the item relating to section 2280 ‘‘(ii) discharges from a ship oil, liquefied to evade criminal prosecution; the following new item: natural gas, or another hazardous or noxious ‘‘(D) injures or kills any person in connec- ‘‘2280a. Violence against maritime naviga- substance that is not covered by clause (i), in tion with the commission or the attempted tion and maritime transport in- such quantity or concentration that causes commission of any of the offenses set forth volving weapons of mass de- or is likely to cause death to any person or in subparagraphs (A) through (C), or sub- struction.’’. serious injury or damage; or section (a)(2), to the extent that the sub- SEC. 103. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2281 OF ‘‘(iii) uses a ship in a manner that causes section (a)(2) offense pertains to subpara- TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE. death to any person or serious injury or graph (A); or Section 2281 of title 18, United States Code, damage; ‘‘(E) attempts to do any act prohibited is amended— ‘‘(B) transports on board a ship— under subparagraphs (A), (B) or (D), or con- (1) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section ‘‘(i) any explosive or radioactive material, spires to do any act prohibited by subpara- 2(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 13(c)’’; knowing that it is intended to be used to graphs (A) through (E) or subsection (a)(2), (2) in subsection (d), by striking the defini- cause, or in a threat to cause, death to any shall be fined under this title, imprisoned tions of ‘‘national of the United States,’’ person or serious injury or damage for the not more than 20 years, or both; and if the ‘‘territorial sea of the United States,’’ and purpose of intimidating a population, or death of any person results from conduct ‘‘United States’’; and compelling a government or an international prohibited by this paragraph, shall be im- (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the fol- organization to do or to abstain from doing prisoned for any term of years or for life. lowing: any act; ‘‘(2) THREATS.—A person who threatens, ‘‘(e) EXCEPTIONS.—This section does not ‘‘(ii) any biological, chemical, or nuclear with apparent determination and will to apply to— weapon or other nuclear explosive device, carry the threat into execution, to do any ‘‘(1) the activities of armed forces during knowing it to be a biological, chemical, or act prohibited under paragraph (1)(A) shall an armed conflict, as those terms are under- nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive be fined under this title, imprisoned not stood under the law of war, which are gov- device; more than 5 years, or both. erned by that law; or

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NEW SECTION 2281a OF TITLE 18, (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of rected at the United States; UNITED STATES CODE. sections at the beginning of chapter 111 of ‘‘(3) the prohibited conduct takes place (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 111 of title 18, title 18, United States Code, is amended by outside of the United States and a victim or United States Code, is amended by adding adding after the item relating to section 2281 an intended victim is a national of the after section 2281 the following new section: the following new item: United States or a United States corporation ‘‘§ 2281a. Additional offenses against maritime ‘‘2281a. Additional offenses against maritime or legal entity, or the offense is committed fixed platforms fixed platforms.’’. against any state or government facility of ‘‘(a) OFFENSES.— SEC. 105. ANCILLARY MEASURE. the United States; or ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A person who unlawfully Section 2332b(g)(5)(B) of title 18, United ‘‘(4) a perpetrator of the prohibited con- and intentionally— States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘2280a duct is found in the United States. ‘‘(A) when the purpose of the act, by its na- (relating to maritime safety),’’ before ‘‘2281’’, ‘‘(c) PENALTIES.—Whoever violates this ture or context, is to intimidate a popu- and by striking ‘‘2281’’ and inserting ‘‘2281 section shall be fined not more than lation, or to compel a government or an through 2281a’’. $2,000,000 and shall be imprisoned for any international organization to do or to ab- term of years or for life. TITLE II—PREVENTION OF NUCLEAR stain from doing any act— ‘‘(d) NONAPPLICABILITY.—This section does TERRORISM ‘‘(i) uses against or on a fixed platform or not apply to— discharges from a fixed platform any explo- SEC. 201. NEW SECTION 2332i OF TITLE 18, ‘‘(1) the activities of armed forces during sive or radioactive material, biological, UNITED STATES CODE. an armed conflict, as those terms are under- chemical, or nuclear weapon in a manner (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 113B of title 18, stood under the law of war, which are gov- that causes or is likely to cause death or se- United States Code, is amended by adding erned by that law; or rious injury or damage; or after section 2332h the following: ‘‘(2) activities undertaken by military ‘‘(ii) discharges from a fixed platform oil, ‘‘§ 2332i. Acts of nuclear terrorism forces of a state in the exercise of their offi- liquefied natural gas, or another hazardous ‘‘(a) OFFENSES.— cial duties. or noxious substance that is not covered by ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Whoever knowingly and ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, clause (i), in such quantity or concentration unlawfully— the term— that causes or is likely to cause death or se- ‘‘(A) possesses radioactive material or ‘‘(1) ‘armed conflict’ has the meaning given rious injury or damage; makes or possesses a device— that term in section 2332f(e)(11) of this title; ‘‘(B) injures or kills any person in connec- ‘‘(i) with the intent to cause death or seri- ‘‘(2) ‘device’ means: tion with the commission or the attempted ous bodily injury; or ‘‘(A) any nuclear explosive device; or commission of any of the offenses set forth ‘‘(ii) with the intent to cause substantial ‘‘(B) any radioactive material dispersal or in subparagraph (A); or damage to property or the environment; or radiation-emitting device that may, owing ‘‘(C) attempts or conspires to do anything ‘‘(B) uses in any way radioactive material to its radiological properties, cause death, prohibited under subparagraphs (A) or (B), or a device, or uses or damages or interferes serious bodily injury or substantial damage shall be fined under this title, imprisoned with the operation of a nuclear facility in a to property or the environment; not more than 20 years, or both; and if death manner that causes the release of or in- ‘‘(3) ‘international organization’ has the results to any person from conduct prohib- creases the risk of the release of radioactive meaning given that term in section 831(f)(3) ited by this paragraph, shall be imprisoned material, or causes radioactive contamina- of this title; for any term of years or for life. tion or exposure to radiation— ‘‘(4) ‘military forces of a state’ means the ‘‘(2) THREAT TO SAFETY.—A person who ‘‘(i) with the intent to cause death or seri- armed forces of a country that are organized, threatens, with apparent determination and trained and equipped under its internal law will to carry the threat into execution, to do ous bodily injury or with the knowledge that for the primary purpose of national defense any act prohibited under paragraph (1)(A), such act is likely to cause death or serious shall be fined under this title, imprisoned bodily injury; or security and persons acting in support of not more than 5 years, or both. ‘‘(ii) with the intent to cause substantial those armed forces who are under their for- ‘‘(b) JURISDICTION.—There is jurisdiction damage to property or the environment or mal command, control and responsibility; over the activity prohibited in subsection (a) with the knowledge that such act is likely to ‘‘(5) ‘national of the United States’ has the if— cause substantial damage to property or the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(22) ‘‘(1) such activity is committed against or environment; or of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 on board a fixed platform— ‘‘(iii) with the intent to compel a person, U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)); ‘‘(A) that is located on the continental an international organization or a country ‘‘(6) ‘nuclear facility’ means: shelf of the United States; to do or refrain from doing an act, ‘‘(A) any nuclear reactor, including reac- ‘‘(B) that is located on the continental shall be punished as prescribed in subsection tors on vessels, vehicles, aircraft or space ob- shelf of another country, by a national of the (c). jects for use as an energy source in order to United States or by a stateless person whose ‘‘(2) THREATS.—Whoever, under cir- propel such vessels, vehicles, aircraft or habitual residence is in the United States; or cumstances in which the threat may reason- space objects or for any other purpose; ‘‘(C) in an attempt to compel the United ably be believed, threatens to commit an of- ‘‘(B) any plant or conveyance being used States to do or abstain from doing any act; fense under paragraph (1) shall be punished for the production, storage, processing or ‘‘(2) during the commission of such activ- as prescribed in subsection (c). Whoever de- transport of radioactive material; or ity against or on board a fixed platform lo- mands possession of or access to radioactive ‘‘(C) a facility (including associated build- cated on a continental shelf, a national of material, a device or a nuclear facility by ings and equipment) in which nuclear mate- the United States is seized, threatened, in- threat or by use of force shall be punished as rial is produced, processed, used, handled, jured, or killed; or prescribed in subsection (c). stored or disposed of, if damage to or inter- ‘‘(3) such activity is committed against or ‘‘(3) ATTEMPTS AND CONSPIRACIES.—Who- ference with such facility could lead to the on board a fixed platform located outside the ever attempts to commit an offense under release of significant amounts of radiation or United States and beyond the continental paragraph (1) or conspires to commit an of- radioactive material; shelf of the United States and the offender is fense under paragraphs (1) or (2) shall be pun- ‘‘(7) ‘nuclear material’ has the meaning later found in the United States. ished as prescribed in subsection (c). given that term in section 831(f)(1) of this ‘‘(c) EXCEPTIONS.—This section does not ‘‘(b) JURISDICTION.—Conduct prohibited by title; apply to— subsection (a) is within the jurisdiction of ‘‘(8) ‘radioactive material’ means nuclear ‘‘(1) the activities of armed forces during the United States if— material and other radioactive substances an armed conflict, as those terms are under- ‘‘(1) the prohibited conduct takes place in that contain nuclides that undergo sponta- stood under the law of war, which are gov- the United States or the special aircraft ju- neous disintegration (a process accompanied erned by that law; or risdiction of the United States; by emission of one or more types of ionizing ‘‘(2) activities undertaken by military ‘‘(2) the prohibited conduct takes place radiation, such as alpha-, beta-, neutron par- forces of a state in the exercise of their offi- outside of the United States and— ticles and gamma rays) and that may, owing cial duties. ‘‘(A) is committed by a national of the to their radiological or fissile properties, ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— United States, a United States corporation cause death, serious bodily injury or sub- ‘‘(1) ‘continental shelf’ means the sea-bed or legal entity or a stateless person whose stantial damage to property or to the envi- and subsoil of the submarine areas that ex- habitual residence is in the United States; ronment; tend beyond a country’s territorial sea to ‘‘(B) is committed on board a vessel of the ‘‘(9) ‘serious bodily injury’ has the meaning the limits provided by customary inter- United States or a vessel subject to the juris- given that term in section 831(f)(4) of this national law as reflected in Article 76 of the diction of the United States (as defined in title; 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea; and section 70502 of title 46) or on board an air- ‘‘(10) ‘state’ has the same meaning as that ‘‘(2) ‘fixed platform’ means an artificial is- craft that is registered under United States term has under international law, and in- land, installation, or structure permanently law, at the time the offense is committed; or cludes all political subdivisions thereof;

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The term in section 1502(19) of title 33; and ‘‘(8) the term ‘armed conflict’ has the other two treaties relate to the use or ‘‘(14) ‘vessel of the United States’ has the meaning given that term in section targeting of ships or maritime plat- meaning given that term in section 70502 of 2332f(e)(11) of this title; forms as a part of a terrorist attack, title 46.’’. ‘‘(9) the term ‘military forces of a state’ transporting of certain materials by LERICAL MENDMENT means the armed forces of a country that are (b) C A .—The table of ship for terrorist purposes, and the sections at the beginning of chapter 113B of organized, trained and equipped under its in- title 18, United States Code, is amended by ternal law for the primary purpose of na- transport of terrorists by ship, among inserting after section 2332h the following: tional defense or security and persons acting other things. ‘‘2332i. Acts of nuclear terrorism.’’. in support of those armed forces who are The International Convention for the under their formal command, control and re- Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Ter- (c) DISCLAIMER.—Nothing contained in this section is intended to affect the applicability sponsibility; rorism was signed by President Bush of any other Federal or State law that might ‘‘(10) the term ‘state’ has the same mean- on behalf of the United States on Sep- pertain to the underlying conduct. ing as that term has under international tember 14, 2005. It requires the U.S. to law, and includes all political subdivisions (d) INCLUSION IN DEFINITION OF FEDERAL criminalize certain unlawful acts relat- thereof; CRIMES OF TERRORISM.—Section ing to the possession and use of radio- ‘‘(11) the term ‘state or government facil- 2332b(g)(5)(B) of title 18, United States Code, active material and radiological dis- is amended by inserting ‘‘2332i (relating to ity’ has the meaning given that term in sec- tion 2332f(e)(3) of this title; and persal devices and damage to nuclear acts of nuclear terrorism),’’ before ‘‘2339 (re- facilities. lating to harboring terrorists)’’. ‘‘(12) the term ‘vessel of the United States’ has the meaning given that term in section b 1720 SEC. 202. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 831 OF TITLE 70502 of title 46.’’. 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. An amendment to the Convention on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Section 831 of title 18, United States Code, the Physical Protection of Nuclear Ma- is amended— ant to the rule, the gentleman from terial, which was adopted at a diplo- (a) in subsection (a)— Georgia (Mr. COLLINS) and the gen- matic conference on July 25, 2005, re- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) each (8) as (4) through (9); quires the U.S. to criminalize nuclear will control 20 minutes. smuggling and sabotage of nuclear fa- (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- The Chair recognizes the gentleman lowing: cilities. The 2005 Protocol to the 1988 from Georgia. ‘‘(3) without lawful authority, inten- Convention for the Suppression of Un- tionally carries, sends or moves nuclear ma- GENERAL LEAVE lawful Acts Against the Safety of Mari- terial into or out of a country;’’; Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- time Navigation requires parties to (3) in paragraph (8), as redesignated, by er, I ask unanimous consent that all criminalize the use or targeting of a striking ‘‘an offense under paragraph (1), (2), Members may have 5 legislative days ship or a fixed maritime platform in an (3), or (4)’’ and inserting ‘‘any act prohibited within which to revise and extend their under paragraphs (1) through (5)’’; and act of terrorism. The Protocol forbids (4) in paragraph (9), as redesignated, by remarks and include extraneous mate- certain maritime terrorism acts and striking ‘‘an offense under paragraph (1), (2), rials on H.R. 1073, currently under con- the maritime transport of biological, (3), or (4)’’ and inserting ‘‘any act prohibited sideration. chemical, or nuclear weapons, or their under paragraphs (1) through (7)’’; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there components, delivery means, or mate- (b) in subsection (b)— objection to the request of the gen- rials under specified circumstances. It (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(7)’’ and tleman from Georgia? also forbids the maritime transport of inserting ‘‘(8)’’; and There was no objection. terrorist fugitives. The 2005 Protocol to (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘(8)’’ and Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- the 1988 Protocol for the Suppression of inserting ‘‘(9)’’; er, I am pleased to yield as much time (c) in subsection (c)— Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of (1) in subparagraph (2)(A), by adding after as he may consume to the gentleman Fixed Platforms Located on the Conti- ‘‘United States’’ the following: ‘‘or a state- from Wisconsin (Mr. SENSENBRENNER), nental Shelf criminalizes terrorist acts less person whose habitual residence is in the the chairman of the Crime Sub- involving a fixed maritime platform. United States’’; committee and the bill’s sponsor. To combat these types of terrorist (2) by striking paragraph (5); Mr. SENSENBRENNER. I thank the threats effectively, we need both a (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the gentleman from Georgia for yielding. comprehensive domestic legal frame- end; and I sponsored this legislation to im- work and a broad international legal (4) by inserting after paragraph (4), the fol- prove the ability to protect the United framework to facilitate international lowing: States from terrorist attacks, includ- ‘‘(5) the offense is committed on board a cooperation. Existing law may cover vessel of the United States or a vessel sub- ing attacks using weapons of mass de- certain obligations under these trea- ject to the jurisdiction of the United States struction or attacks involving ships ties, but in order to fully comply and (as defined in section 70502 of title 46) or on and maritime platforms. ultimately ratify the treaties, parties board an aircraft that is registered under H.R. 1073 implements obligations of to the agreements are required to crim- United States law, at the time the offense is four multilateral counterterrorism inalize certain conduct and to fulfill committed; treaties. Full ratification of the under- extradition requirements and other ob- ‘‘(6) the offense is committed outside the lying treaties will not be achieved ligations relating to international co- United States and against any state or gov- until Congress amends existing crimi- ernment facility of the United States; or operation. ‘‘(7) the offense is committed in an attempt nal provisions of the United States Parties to the underlying treaties are to compel the United States to do or abstain Code. required to criminalize certain acts from doing any act, or constitutes a threat This legislation was prepared in full committed by persons who possess or directed at the United States.’’; cooperation with our Democratic col- use radioactive material or a nuclear (d) by redesignating subsections (d) leagues on the committee, following device. And parties are obligated to through (f) as (e) through (g), respectively; months of work by committee staff in ‘‘extradite or prosecute’’ alleged of- (e) by inserting after subsection (c): consultation with the Departments of fenders. As they relate to maritime ‘‘(d) NONAPPLICABILITY.—This section does Justice and State. terrorism, the underlying treaties not apply to— ‘‘(1) the activities of armed forces during The importance of this bipartisan treat vessels and fixed maritime plat- an armed conflict, as those terms are under- legislation is evidenced by those who forms as a potential means of con- stood under the law of war, which are gov- have joined me as original cosponsors: ducting terrorism activity and not just erned by that law; or the gentleman from Virginia, Judiciary as objects of terrorist activity.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:47 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY7.005 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2785 Both the Bush and Obama adminis- version proposed by the administration H.R. 1073, the Nuclear Terrorism Con- trations support ratification of these included an expansion of the scope of ventions Implementation and Safety of agreements, which have already re- conduct subject to the death penalty, Maritime Navigation Act of 2013, is bi- ceived Senate advice and consent. Ad- new wiretap predicates, and authoriza- partisan legislation to ratify certain vancing this legislation strengthens tion for the President to conduct simi- counterterrorism treaty obligations. international cooperation and informa- lar agreements in the future without This legislation was reported by voice tion-sharing, and will ensure that the congressional approval. There is no vote from the Judiciary Committee United States stays at the forefront of need to argue about these controversial last month. Similar legislation was global counterterrorism and counter- provisions in order to implement the unanimously reported by the com- proliferation efforts. These measures underlying treaties, and those unre- mittee and passed the House by voice are consistent with our domestic ef- lated initiatives have been removed in vote also last Congress. forts to improve homeland security and this version of the bill. So I’m grateful Terrorism and the proliferation of to promote better international co- for the spirit of cooperation in which weapons of mass destruction do not operation. the bill before us has been drafted. recognize international boundaries. It is my hope the Senate will act The resulting bipartisan proposal has These treaties are important tools in swiftly to pass this legislation so that the full support of the Obama adminis- the fight against terrorism. Each one these important multilateral agree- tration. I’m pleased to join my col- builds on an existing treaty to which ments can finally be ratified. I encour- leagues, the gentleman from Wis- the United States is a party. The trea- age my colleagues to vote in favor of consin, the chair of the Subcommittee ties and this legislation complement this legislation. on Crime, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, along important U.S. priorities to prevent Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, with Ranking Member CONYERS and nuclear terrorism, counterproliferation I yield myself such time as I may con- Chairman GOODLATTE. of weapons of mass destruction, and sume. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. counterterrorism initiatives. Enacting I rise in support of H.R. 1073, the Nu- 1073. I have one additional speaker, so this legislation will reinforce the clear Terrorism Conventions Imple- I will reserve the balance of my time. United States’ leadership role in pro- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. I continue mentation and Safety of Maritime moting these and other counterterror- Navigation Act. This bipartisan legis- to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, ism treaties and will likely prompt lation, which was reported favorably other countries to join. by the Judiciary Committee in March, I yield such time as he may consume to is nearly identical to legislation that the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. b 1730 FATTAH). the House passed by voice vote in the Mr. FATTAH. Let me thank the In addition to bolstering broad secu- last Congress. ranking member and let me thank the rity and proliferation-prevention goals, H.R. 1073 amends the Federal Crimi- these protocols help to promote imple- gentleman, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, who nal Code to conform our laws to our brought this bill before us. I rise in mentation of certain sanctions against Nation’s obligations under four inter- support of the bill, and I wanted to use rogue regimes that are hostile to U.S. national treaties that are part of an this occasion to make some additional interests. important effort to update inter- comments. I commend Chairman GOODLATTE and national law for the post-September We recognize that the proliferation of Ranking Member CONYERS, along with 11th era. Two of the treaties, the Inter- nuclear weapons is the greatest threat the sponsor of H.R. 1073, Crime Sub- national Convention for the Suppres- that our country faces. I took a trip committee Chairman SENSENBRENNER, sion of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism and with Chairman YOUNG to visit the and Ranking Member SCOTT for their the Convention for the Physical Pro- International Atomic Energy Agency commitment to this important legisla- tection of Nuclear Material, require in Vienna, Austria, looking at the tion. party nations to better protect nuclear weapons development program in Iran. I urge my colleagues to join me in materials and to punish acts of nuclear This is a big issue that the Congress passing H.R. 1073 today, and I yield terrorism. has got to pay a lot of attention to. back the balance of my time. Two other treaties, amendments to But I also wanted to take a minute The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Convention for the Suppression of as a member of the Energy Appropria- question is on the motion offered by Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of tions Subcommittee to talk about the the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. COL- Maritime Navigation and the Protocol administration’s request on both non- LINS) that the House suspend the rules for Suppression of Unlawful Acts proliferation and modernization. The and pass the bill, H.R. 1073. Against the Safety of Fixed Platforms, nonproliferation request is flatlined. The question was taken. address the use of ships and fixed plat- The weapons modernization, which is The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the forms in terrorist attacks, as well as important as relates to our obligations opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being the transport of weapons, weapons de- and agreements relative to the START in the affirmative, the ayes have it. livery systems, and the transport of treaty, is well funded. But we think Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- terrorist fugitives by sea. there are some gaps in terms of the er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The United States signed these trea- planning. And we need to understand The yeas and nays were ordered. ties in 2005, and the Senate passed reso- more fully, in terms of both the B–61 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lutions of advice and consent on all and the W–76, where we’re headed in ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- four in 2008. We cannot ratify these terms of the long-term package. ceedings on this motion will be post- agreements, however, until Congress So this bill is important because it poned. amends the Federal Criminal Code to deals with terrorism threats in terms f bring it in line with our new obliga- of nuclear weapons. Part of dealing tions. H.R. 1073 does just that—and with that is to make sure that we con- RECESS nothing more. It amends title 18 of the tinue the work of Senators Nunn and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States Code to explicitly pro- Lugar in nonproliferation. It’s also im- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair hibit acts of terrorism involving radio- portant for our country to modernize declares the House in recess until ap- active material, provide new security our weapons, and to do that with a full proximately 6:30 p.m. today. requirements for the use and storage of understanding that we cannot do that Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 31 min- nuclear materials, and address the use on a year-to-year basis. We have to utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. of ships and offshore platforms in ter- have a long-term plan and understand f rorist attacks. the entire package. With the cooperation of the Justice Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, b 1830 Department, this bill does not include I yield back the balance of my time. previously proposed language that was Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- AFTER RECESS outside the scope of the underlying er, I yield myself such time as I may The recess having expired, the House treaties. For example, the original consume. was called to order by the Speaker pro

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Higgins Messer Schwartz So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Himes Mica Schweikert Votes will be taken in the following Hinojosa Michaud Scott (VA) tive) the rules were suspended and the order: Holding Miller (FL) Scott, Austin bill was passed. H.R. 258, by the yeas and nays; Holt Miller (MI) Scott, David The result of the vote was announced Honda Miller, Gary Sensenbrenner H.R. 1073, by the yeas and nays; Horsford Miller, George Serrano as above recorded. Approval of the Journal, de novo. Hoyer Moore Sessions The title was amended so as to read: The first electronic vote will be con- Hudson Moran Sewell (AL) ‘‘An Act to amend title 18, United ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Huffman Mullin Shea-Porter States Code, with respect to fraudulent Huizenga (MI) Mulvaney Sherman electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Hultgren Murphy (FL) Shimkus representations about having received minute votes. Hunter Murphy (PA) Shuster military decorations or medals.’’. Hurt Nadler Simpson A motion to reconsider was laid on f Israel Napolitano Sinema Issa Neal Sires the table. STOLEN VALOR ACT OF 2013 Jackson Lee Negrete McLeod Slaughter Jeffries Neugebauer Smith (NE) f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Jenkins Noem Smith (NJ) finished business is the vote on the mo- Johnson (GA) Nolan Smith (TX) NUCLEAR TERRORISM CONVEN- tion to suspend the rules and pass the Johnson (OH) Nugent Smith (WA) TIONS IMPLEMENTATION AND Johnson, E. B. Nunes Southerland SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGA- bill (H.R. 258) to amend title 18, United Jones Nunnelee Speier States Code, with respect to fraudulent Jordan O’Rourke Stewart TION ACT OF 2013 representations about having received Joyce Olson Stivers The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Kaptur Owens Stockman military declarations or medals, on Keating Pallone Stutzman finished business is the vote on the mo- which the yeas and nays were ordered. Kelly (IL) Pascrell Swalwell (CA) tion to suspend the rules and pass the The Clerk read the title of the bill. Kelly (PA) Paulsen Takano bill (H.R. 1073) to amend title 18, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kennedy Payne Terry United States Code, to provide for pro- Kildee Pearce Thompson (CA) question is on the motion offered by Kilmer Pelosi Thompson (PA) tection of maritime navigation and the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. COL- Kind Perlmutter Thornberry prevention of nuclear terrorism, and LINS) that the House suspend the rules King (IA) Perry Tiberi for other purposes, on which the yeas King (NY) Peters (CA) Tierney and pass the bill. Kinzinger (IL) Peters (MI) Tipton and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic de- Kirkpatrick Peterson Titus The Clerk read the title of the bill. vice, and there were—yeas 390, nays 3, Kline Petri Tonko The SPEAKER pro tempore. The not voting 40, as follows: Kuster Pittenger Tsongas question is on the motion offered by Labrador Pitts Turner [Roll No. 161] LaMalfa Pocan Upton the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. COL- YEAS—390 Lamborn Poe (TX) Valadao LINS) that the House suspend the rules Lance Polis Van Hollen and pass the bill. Aderholt Castor (FL) Duffy Langevin Pompeo Vargas Andrews Castro (TX) Duncan (SC) Lankford Posey Veasey This is a 5-minute vote. Bachmann Chabot Duncan (TN) Larsen (WA) Price (GA) Vela The vote was taken by electronic de- Bachus Chaffetz Edwards Larson (CT) Price (NC) Vela´ zquez vice, and there were—yeas 390, nays 3, Barber Chu Ellison Latham Quigley Visclosky not voting 40, as follows: Barletta Cicilline Ellmers Latta Radel Wagner Barr Clarke Engel Lee (CA) Rahall Walberg [Roll No. 162] Barrow (GA) Clay Enyart Levin Rangel Walden YEAS—390 Barton Cleaver Eshoo Lewis Reed Walorski Bass Coble Esty Lipinski Reichert Walz Aderholt Calvert Culberson Beatty Coffman Farenthold LoBiondo Renacci Wasserman Andrews Camp Cummings Becerra Cohen Farr Loebsack Ribble Schultz Bachmann Campbell Daines Bentivolio Collins (GA) Fattah Lofgren Rice (SC) Watt Bachus Cantor Davis (CA) Bera (CA) Collins (NY) Fincher Long Richmond Waxman Barber Capito Davis, Danny Bilirakis Conaway Fitzpatrick Lowenthal Rigell Weber (TX) Barletta Capps Davis, Rodney Bishop (GA) Connolly Fleischmann Lowey Roby Webster (FL) Barr Carney DeFazio Bishop (NY) Conyers Fleming Lucas Roe (TN) Welch Barrow (GA) Carson (IN) DeGette Bishop (UT) Cook Flores Luetkemeyer Rogers (AL) Wenstrup Barton Carter Delaney Black Cooper Forbes Lujan Grisham Rogers (KY) Westmoreland Bass Cartwright DeLauro Blumenauer Costa Fortenberry (NM) Rogers (MI) Whitfield Beatty Castor (FL) DelBene Bonamici Cotton Foster Luja´ n, Ben Ray Rokita Williams Becerra Castro (TX) Denham Bonner Courtney Foxx (NM) Rooney Wilson (FL) Bentivolio Chabot Dent Boustany Crawford Frankel (FL) Lummis Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (SC) Bera (CA) Chaffetz DeSantis Brady (PA) Crenshaw Franks (AZ) Maffei Roskam Wittman Bilirakis Chu DesJarlais Brady (TX) Crowley Frelinghuysen Maloney, Ross Wolf Bishop (GA) Cicilline Deutch Braley (IA) Cuellar Fudge Carolyn Rothfus Womack Bishop (NY) Clarke Dingell Bridenstine Culberson Gabbard Maloney, Sean Roybal-Allard Woodall Bishop (UT) Clay Doyle Brooks (AL) Cummings Garamendi Marino Royce Yarmuth Black Cleaver Duckworth Brooks (IN) Daines Garcia Matheson Ruiz Yoder Blumenauer Coble Duffy Brownley (CA) Davis (CA) Gardner Matsui Runyan Yoho Bonamici Coffman Duncan (SC) Buchanan Davis, Danny Garrett McCarthy (CA) Ruppersberger Young (FL) Bonner Cohen Duncan (TN) Bucshon Davis, Rodney Gerlach McClintock Rush Young (IN) Boustany Collins (GA) Edwards Burgess DeFazio Gibbs Brady (PA) Collins (NY) Ellison Bustos DeGette Gibson NAYS—3 Brady (TX) Conaway Ellmers Butterfield Delaney Goodlatte Braley (IA) Connolly Engel Calvert DeLauro Gosar Amash Broun (GA) Massie Bridenstine Conyers Enyart Camp DelBene Gowdy Brooks (AL) Cook Eshoo Campbell Denham Granger NOT VOTING—40 Brooks (IN) Cooper Esty Cantor Dent Graves (GA) Alexander Cassidy Gingrey (GA) Broun (GA) Costa Farenthold Capito DeSantis Graves (MO) Amodei Clyburn Gohmert Brownley (CA) Cotton Farr Capps DesJarlais Grayson Benishek Cole Grijalva Buchanan Courtney Fattah Carney Deutch Green, Al Blackburn Cramer Hartzler Bucshon Crawford Fincher Carson (IN) Dingell Green, Gene Brown (FL) Diaz-Balart Heck (WA) Burgess Crenshaw Fitzpatrick Carter Doyle Griffin (AR) Capuano Doggett Hensarling Bustos Crowley Fleischmann Cartwright Duckworth Griffith (VA) Ca´ rdenas Gallego Herrera Beutler Butterfield Cuellar Fleming

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:15 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20MY7.017 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2787 Flores Long Rooney NOT VOTING—40 Kelly (IL) Moran Serrano Forbes Lowenthal Ros-Lehtinen Kelly (PA) Mullin Sessions Alexander Gingrey (GA) McDermott Fortenberry Lowey Roskam Kennedy Murphy (FL) Sewell (AL) Amodei Gohmert Foster Lucas Ross McKeon Benishek Grijalva Kildee Nadler Shea-Porter Foxx Luetkemeyer Rothfus Palazzo Blackburn Hartzler King (IA) Napolitano Sherman Frankel (FL) Lujan Grisham Roybal-Allard Pastor (AZ) Brown (FL) Heck (WA) King (NY) Neugebauer Shimkus Franks (AZ) (NM) Royce Pingree (ME) Capuano Hensarling Kline Noem Shuster Frelinghuysen Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ruiz Rohrabacher Ca´ rdenas Herrera Beutler Kuster Nolan Simpson Fudge (NM) Runyan Sanchez, Loretta Cassidy Huelskamp Labrador Nunes Sinema Gabbard Lummis Ruppersberger Schiff Clyburn Johnson, Sam LaMalfa Nunnelee Smith (NE) Garamendi Maffei Rush Thompson (MS) Cole Kingston Lamborn O’Rourke Smith (NJ) Garcia Maloney, Ryan (OH) Waters Cramer Lynch Lankford Olson Smith (TX) Gardner Carolyn Ryan (WI) Yoder Diaz-Balart Marchant Garrett Maloney, Sean Salmon Larson (CT) Pascrell Smith (WA) Doggett Markey Young (AK) Gerlach Marino Sa´ nchez, Linda Latta Pelosi Speier Gallego McCaul Gibbs Matheson T. Levin Perlmutter Stewart Gibson Matsui Sanford Lipinski Petri Stutzman Goodlatte McCarthy (CA) Sarbanes b 1905 Loebsack Pocan Swalwell (CA) Gosar McCarthy (NY) Scalise So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Lofgren Polis Takano Gowdy McClintock Schakowsky Long Pompeo Thornberry Granger McCollum Schneider tive) the rules were suspended and the Lowenthal Posey Tierney Graves (GA) McGovern Schock bill was passed. Lowey Price (NC) Titus Graves (MO) McHenry Schrader The result of the vote was announced Lucas Quigley Tonko Grayson McIntyre Schwartz as above recorded. Luetkemeyer Rangel Upton Green, Al McKinley Schweikert Lujan Grisham Rice (SC) Vargas Green, Gene McMorris Scott (VA) A motion to reconsider was laid on (NM) Richmond Vela Griffin (AR) Rodgers Scott, Austin the table. Luja´ n, Ben Ray Roby Vela´ zquez Griffith (VA) McNerney Scott, David (NM) Rogers (AL) Wagner Grimm Meadows Sensenbrenner f Lummis Rogers (KY) Walden Guthrie Meehan Serrano Maloney, Rogers (MI) Walorski Gutierrez Meeks Sessions THE JOURNAL Carolyn Rokita Walz Hahn Meng Sewell (AL) Marino Roskam Hall Messer Shea-Porter Wasserman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Massie Ross Schultz Hanabusa Mica Sherman finished business is the question on Hanna Michaud Shimkus Matsui Rothfus Watt Harper Miller (FL) Shuster agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of McCarthy (CA) Roybal-Allard Waxman Harris Miller (MI) Simpson the Journal, which the Chair will put McCarthy (NY) Royce Weber (TX) Hastings (FL) Miller, Gary Sinema de novo. McClintock Ruiz Webster (FL) Hastings (WA) Miller, George Sires McCollum Runyan Welch Heck (NV) Moore Slaughter The question is on the Speaker’s ap- McHenry Ruppersberger Wenstrup Higgins Moran Smith (NE) proval of the Journal. McKinley Ryan (WI) Westmoreland Himes Mullin Smith (NJ) The question was taken; and the McMorris Sanford Whitfield Hinojosa Mulvaney Smith (TX) Speaker pro tempore announced that Rodgers Scalise Williams Holding Murphy (FL) Smith (WA) McNerney Schneider Wilson (FL) Holt Murphy (PA) Southerland the ayes appeared to have it. Meadows Schrader Wilson (SC) Honda Nadler Speier Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, on that Meehan Schwartz Wolf Horsford Napolitano Stewart I demand the yeas and nays. Meng Schweikert Womack Hoyer Neal Stivers The yeas and nays were ordered. Mica Scott (VA) Yarmuth Hudson Negrete McLeod Stutzman Michaud Scott, Austin Yoho Huffman Neugebauer Swalwell (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Miller (MI) Scott, David Young (FL) Huizenga (MI) Noem Takano will be a 5-minute vote. Miller, Gary Sensenbrenner Young (IN) Hultgren Nolan Terry The vote was taken by electronic de- Hunter Nugent Thompson (CA) NAYS—125 Hurt Nunes Thompson (PA) vice, and there were—yeas 262, nays Israel Nunnelee Thornberry 125, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting Amash Holding Peters (CA) Issa O’Rourke Tiberi 45, as follows: Andrews Honda Peters (MI) Jackson Lee Olson Tierney Barr Hoyer Peterson Jeffries Owens Tipton [Roll No. 163] Bonner Hudson Pittenger Jenkins Pallone Titus YEAS—262 Brady (PA) Huizenga (MI) Pitts Johnson (GA) Pascrell Tonko Broun (GA) Jenkins Poe (TX) Johnson (OH) Paulsen Tsongas Aderholt Chaffetz Fleischmann Burgess Johnson (OH) Price (GA) Johnson, E. B. Payne Turner Bachmann Cicilline Fortenberry Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Radel Jones Pearce Upton Bachus Clay Foster Chu Jones Rahall Jordan Pelosi Valadao Barber Cleaver Frankel (FL) Clarke Jordan Reed Joyce Perlmutter Van Hollen Barletta Coble Franks (AZ) Coffman Joyce Reichert Kaptur Perry Vargas Barrow (GA) Cohen Frelinghuysen Collins (GA) Keating Renacci Keating Peters (CA) Veasey Barton Collins (NY) Fudge Connolly Kilmer Ribble Kelly (IL) Peters (MI) Vela Bass Conaway Gabbard Costa Kind Rigell Kelly (PA) Peterson Vela´ zquez Beatty Conyers Garrett Cotton Kinzinger (IL) Roe (TN) Kennedy Petri Visclosky Becerra Cook Gibbs Courtney Kirkpatrick Rooney Kildee Pittenger Wagner Bentivolio Cooper Goodlatte Crowley Lance Ros-Lehtinen Kilmer Pitts Walberg Bera (CA) Crawford Gosar Cummings Langevin Ryan (OH) Kind Pocan Walden Bilirakis Crenshaw Gowdy Davis, Rodney Latham Salmon King (IA) Poe (TX) Walorski Bishop (NY) Cuellar Granger DeFazio Lee (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda King (NY) Polis Walz Bishop (UT) Culberson Grayson Denham Lewis T. Kinzinger (IL) Pompeo Wasserman Black Daines Grimm DeSantis LoBiondo Sarbanes Kirkpatrick Posey Schultz Blumenauer Davis (CA) Guthrie Duckworth Maffei Schakowsky Kline Price (GA) Watt Bonamici Davis, Danny Gutierrez Duffy Maloney, Sean Schock Kuster Price (NC) Waxman Boustany DeGette Hahn Fitzpatrick Matheson Slaughter Labrador Quigley Weber (TX) Brady (TX) Delaney Hall Fleming McGovern Southerland LaMalfa Radel Webster (FL) Braley (IA) DeLauro Hanabusa Flores McIntyre Stivers Lamborn Rahall Welch Bridenstine DelBene Harper Forbes Meeks Stockman Lance Rangel Wenstrup Brooks (AL) Dent Harris Foxx Messer Terry Langevin Reed Westmoreland Brooks (IN) DesJarlais Hastings (FL) Garamendi Miller (FL) Thompson (CA) Lankford Reichert Whitfield Brownley (CA) Deutch Hastings (WA) Garcia Miller, George Thompson (PA) Larsen (WA) Renacci Williams Buchanan Dingell Higgins Gardner Moore Tiberi Larson (CT) Ribble Wilson (FL) Bucshon Doyle Himes Gerlach Mulvaney Tipton Latham Rice (SC) Wilson (SC) Bustos Duncan (SC) Hinojosa Gibson Murphy (PA) Turner Latta Richmond Wittman Butterfield Duncan (TN) Holt Graves (GA) Neal Valadao Lee (CA) Rigell Wolf Calvert Edwards Horsford Graves (MO) Negrete McLeod Van Hollen Levin Roby Womack Camp Ellison Huffman Green, Al Nugent Veasey Lewis Roe (TN) Woodall Campbell Ellmers Hultgren Green, Gene Pallone Visclosky Lipinski Rogers (AL) Yarmuth Cantor Engel Hunter Griffin (AR) Paulsen Walberg LoBiondo Rogers (KY) Yoho Capito Enyart Hurt Griffith (VA) Payne Wittman Loebsack Rogers (MI) Young (FL) Capps Eshoo Israel Hanna Pearce Woodall Lofgren Rokita Young (IN) Carney Esty Issa Heck (NV) Perry Yoder Carson (IN) Farenthold Jackson Lee NAYS—3 Carter Farr Jeffries ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Castro (TX) Fattah Johnson (GA) Amash Massie Stockman Chabot Fincher Kaptur Owens

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:12 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY7.008 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2788 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 2013 NOT VOTING—45 delay the approval of the Keystone zens—change talking points 12 times. Alexander Gallego McCaul pipeline, which would directly create People die. White House denies knowl- Amodei Gingrey (GA) McDermott 20,000 jobs and lead to $7 billion in edge. Lower-level operatives blamed. Benishek Gohmert McKeon spending. The President keeps dragging IRS intimidates, targets, and audits Bishop (GA) Grijalva Palazzo Blackburn Hartzler Pastor (AZ) his feet. conservative opposition groups. White Brown (FL) Heck (WA) Pingree (ME) Business and labor organizations House denies knowledge. Lower-level Capuano Hensarling Rohrabacher have joined together to support the operatives blamed. Ca´ rdenas Herrera Beutler Rush Keystone project because it will bring Government snoopers secretly seize Cartwright Huelskamp Sanchez, Loretta Cassidy Johnson, Sam Schiff jobs to American workers. West Vir- phone records of 100 journalists to lo- Clyburn Kingston Sires ginians support the Keystone pipeline. cate their sources. White House denies Cole Larsen (WA) Thompson (MS) The permitting delay that is standing knowledge. Lower-level operatives Cramer Lynch Tsongas blamed. Diaz-Balart Marchant Waters in the way of the Keystone project Doggett Markey Young (AK) demonstrates that this administration AFT smuggles guns to Mexican drug and its environmental agenda will put lords. White House denies knowledge. b 1914 everything ahead of our Nation’s econ- Attorney General held in contempt of So the Journal was approved. omy and jobs for working Americans. Congress for with ‘‘holdering’’ evi- The result of the vote was announced Mr. Speaker, an energy economy is a dence. Lower-level operatives blamed. as above recorded. jobs economy, and I hope my col- Meanwhile, the President self-right- Stated for: leagues will join me in fighting back eously proclaims citizens should trust his government. Americans distrust Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall against the administration’s anti-en- ergy agenda. Passing H.R. 3 would and fear government, especially the vote No. 163 on approving the Journal, I mis- ‘‘Infernal Revenue Service,’’ because takenly recorded my vote as ‘‘yea’’ when I mean more American jobs and move us closer towards energy independence. the President professes ignorance of ac- should have voted ‘‘no.’’ tions of lower-level malcontents, then f f doesn’t adequately hold them account- STUDENT LOANS able. Heads need to roll. People need to NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER be fired. Others need to go to the jail- RESOLUTION RAISING A QUES- (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked house. That’s what Americans expect TION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF and was given permission to address of the so-called most transparent ad- THE HOUSE the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) ministration in history. Then this ad- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. ministration that is incredible with give notice of a question of the privi- Speaker, student loan debt in the words can earn credibility with its leges of the House pursuant to rule IX. United States now exceeds $1 trillion, deeds. The form of my resolution is as fol- higher than our country’s total credit And that’s just the way it is. lows: card debt; and unless Congress acts, on f Resolved, That the House of Representa- July 1, Federal student loans will dou- SAFE CLIMATE CAUCUS tives shall not consider H.R. 3, the ‘‘North- ble, rising from 3.4 percent to 6.8 per- (Mr. CLEAVER asked and was given ern Route Approval Act’’ because: (1) it vio- cent. This increase in student loan permission to address the House for 1 lates Rule XXI of the House, and (2) it affects rates would be unbearable for many un- the dignity and integrity of the proceedings minute and to revise and extend his re- dergraduate students and future stu- of the House since it is unconstitutional. marks.) dents. It also will keep them out of the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. RICE Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, while middle class. the public is split 50–50 on whether the of South Carolina). Under rule IX, a The middle class as we know right science of climate change is settled, resolution offered from the floor by a now is shrinking. If you’re in the mid- there is overwhelming agreement— Member other than the majority leader dle class today, you’re making approxi- or the minority leader as a question of over 97 percent—among climate sci- mately $5,000 less than you were 10 entists that the human activity of this the privileges of the House has imme- years ago, and you have nearly $25,000 diate precedence only at a time des- Earth is causing climate change. more in personal debt. Access to edu- Imagine if we compare that percent- ignated by the Chair within 2 legisla- cation powers the innovation economy age to the medical field. If 97 percent of tive days after the resolution is prop- and will increase and grow our middle 100 doctors told you that you have can- erly noticed. class. Unfortunately, H.R. 1911, the Re- cer, would you refuse to take treat- Pending that designation, the form of publican student loan plan to come to ment? the unnumbered resolution noticed by the floor this week, will only make col- Whether one believes that humans the gentleman from Florida will appear lege more expensive. The Republican’s are contributing to climate change is in the RECORD at this point. Make College More Expensive Plan will in some ways irrelevant because we are The Chair will not at this point de- make loan rates variable, going as high certainly paying for its effect. The termine whether the resolution con- as 8.5 percent. Their plan essentially Federal Government spent $96 billion stitutes a question of privilege. That will build a great wall around our mid- in 2012 to clean up after extreme determination will be made at the time dle class. weather events. That’s nearly three designated for consideration of the res- We must deal with the student loan times the amount paid by private in- olution. crisis now. Instead of increasing stu- surers. That is more than we spend on f dent loan rates for students, Congress transportation or education. should be helping students by keeping Though many have yet to embrace b 1920 student loan rates low and increasing the facts that climate research has WE NEED THE KEYSTONE the student loan rate interest deduc- found, we must take action to mitigate PIPELINE tion. Let’s tear down this wall that these growing costs. As Ben Franklin will keep our students from the middle once said: an ounce of prevention is (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given class and not increase the student loan worth a pound of cure. permission to address the House for 1 rate. minute and to revise and extend her re- f f marks.) SEVERE TORNADOES HIT Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, this LOWER LEVEL OPERATIVES OKLAHOMA Wednesday, the House will vote to ap- BLAMED (Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia asked and prove the Keystone XL pipeline. This (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was was given permission to address the vote will come after more than 1,700 given permission to address the House House for 1 minute and to revise and days since the application for the for 1 minute and to revise and extend extend his remarks.) project was filed. Despite the out- his remarks.) Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. pouring of support from the American Mr. POE of Texas. Benghazi bun- Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from people, the President continues to gled—propagandacrats misled citi- Oklahoma.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:12 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY7.009 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2789 Mr. BRIDENSTINE. I thank the gen- acted, creating an organization that quote by Bill Bunting of the National tleman for yielding. gives ongoing support to people with Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of disabilities, helping them lead inde- tion’s Storm Prediction Center, who Oklahomans who even as we speak this pendent and fulfilling lives. told CNN, our worst fears are becoming evening are laboring to find and rescue In 1953, Opportunity Partners was realized this afternoon. all those affected by this afternoon’s serving 15 teens with disabilities. And I hope that we will be able to find all severe tornadoes in Moore and other now today, the organization is reach- of those who have been harmed safely, areas in the great State of Oklahoma. ing over 1,700 people and equipping and all of those who are missing. At this time, we don’t know the full ex- them with the work skills and the But, Mr. Speaker, the most impor- tent of the damage and the potential training these individuals need to gain tant part is that the Nation needs to human toll, but we are inspired. We’re successful employment. stand up and be of help. This is time, inspired by those who are sparing no I have toured this amazing operation frankly, for bipartisanship to take the effort to assist their neighbors and myself. I have seen first hand the lives highest level, and partisanship to end. even many people they don’t know. that are impacted and affected by Op- It’s time to end this sequester. There’s Disasters like the Moore tornado portunity Partners. The staff and the too much need in this country. bring out the best in the people of volunteers are dedicated to empow- And I hope that we will be able to Oklahoma. I pray for each victim of ering others through a simple, but pow- serve all of those who are now suffering these storms, for all of the emergency erful, mission—to help those with dis- from across America because that is first responders and the ordinary citi- abilities to live, learn, and work. what this Congress needs to do. Mr. Speaker, I want to send my con- zens who are stepping forward to help f in any way they can. We are grateful gratulations and a thank you to all for everyone working to secure the af- those at Opportunity Partners for serv- IT’S TIME TO FISH OR CUT BAIT fected area and to account for every ing Minnesota. (Mr. RICE of South Carolina asked man, woman, and child. f and was given permission to address f b 1930 the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) STANDING WITH ADVOCATES FOR LET’S BUILD THE KEYSTONE XL HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA Mr. RICE of South Carolina. I rise in PIPELINE TODAY support of the Keystone pipeline. The (Mr. ROTHFUS asked and was given (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- Keystone pipeline represents 40,000 permission to address the House for 1 mission to address the House for 1 American jobs. It’s been under study minute and to revise and extend his re- minute.) for 1,700 days—5 years. marks.) Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘Job killers It is a project that could drive down Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, it has win, American workers lose’’ is how the cost of energy, cut our imports been 1 year since human rights activ- the Laborers’ International Union of from our enemies in half. It could in- ists Chen Guangcheng and his wife, North America, a rare critic of the ad- vigorate our economy, and yet, we con- Yuan Weijing, arrived in the United ministration, summed up the Presi- tinue to study and study. We could States of America. I recently had the dent’s 2011 call to block the Keystone study this program for decades, and honor of meeting both Chen and Yuan. XL pipeline. we’ll never resolve all the issues. They are heroes in the cause of human The move, they said, would ‘‘inflict a It’s time to move forward. We’re the rights, and their story of fighting potentially fatal delay to a project greatest country on Earth. Nobody can forced abortion and sterilization in the that is not just a pipeline, but is a life- beat us if we stand toe-to-toe, but People’s Republic of China has cap- line for thousands of desperate working we’ve got a noose of regulation around tivated and inspired all those who love men and women.’’ our own necks, and we’re strangling freedom. And what of America’s energy needs ourselves. Their courageous stand has not come or diplomatic priorities? By cutting ac- It’s time to fish or cut bait. Let’s without a personal price. Chen and cess to North American oil, it is Amer- make a decision. Let’s move forward Yuan’s extended family in China has ican consumers who will continue to with this very valuable project. been subject to continued harassment. suffer, not the Canadian company seek- It is time for this to stop. Respect for ing to permit the Keystone pipeline. f human life and freedom are universal TransCanada’s chief executive noted NO LABELS aspirations, and Chen and Yuan serve ‘‘If Keystone XL dies, Americans will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under as witnesses to these transcendent val- still wake up the next morning and the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ues. continue to import 10 million barrels of uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Wis- I encourage Beijing to protect Chen oil from repressive nations, without consin (Mr. RIBBLE) is recognized for 60 Guangcheng’s family and all those who the benefit of thousands of jobs and minutes as the designee of the major- serve as advocates for freedom and long-term energy security.’’ ity leader. human rights. When jobs and affordable North GENERAL LEAVE f American energy are at stake, Ameri- cans deserve better than groundless Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask RECOGNIZING OPPORTUNITY unanimous consent that all Members PARTNERS FOR 60 YEARS OF delays from the President. Let’s build the pipeline today. may have 5 legislative days in which to SERVING MINNESOTA revise and extend their remarks and in- f (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given clude extraneous material on the sub- permission to address the House for 1 LET’S STAND UP AND BE OF HELP ject of my special order. minute and to revise and extend his re- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there marks.) given permission to address the House objection to the request of the gen- Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to for 1 minute.) tleman from Wisconsin? congratulate a long time Minnesota Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I There was no objection. nonprofit organization, Opportunity know that many of our colleagues in Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I’m proud Partners, for serving the needs of de- the tornado corridor are not here and honored to lead this discussion on velopmentally disabled adults for 60 today. I want to offer my deepest con- the House floor this evening. I orga- years. The latest statistics reveal that cern and prayers as the recovery be- nized this special order to show the only 33 percent of Americans aged 18 to gins, and pray for those who’ve lost American people that there are Mem- 64 with disabilities are employed. their lives, some, of course, in north bers of Congress who can have a civ- The founders of Opportunity Part- Texas, and of course now in the area in ilized conversation and who actually ners recognized the many challenges Oklahoma. want to solve problems. the disabled encounter when trying to This is a devastating time with these Everyone here tonight is a member of integrate into the workforce, so they enormous tornados, as evidenced by a the organization No Labels. As you can

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I’ve already what’s broken here in Washington. ers of partisan talking points. seen more bipartisanship and sub- Being identified as either a Repub- Our country has a history, during dif- stantive action in this Congress than lican or Democrat says a lot about ficult times, times more difficult than many in recent memory. In fact, I’ve each of our values and our ideologies, these, times of great political strife, of seen an overwhelming amount of bills but it’s not the sum total of who we coming together, rank-and-file Ameri- introduced by No Labels members, are. I am proud to be a Republican and cans and legislators alike. with both Republicans and Democrats have a conservative voting record, and During the early days of our Repub- as lead sponsors. that supports my beliefs. lic, Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to We must urge and support our lead- But just because there’s an R or D his friend, Edward Rutledge, and he ers to go big to solve the fiscal issues after someone’s name should not auto- said this: we face. We must push for a grand bar- matically make them enemies. It’s pos- You and I have seen warm debate and high gain. We need long-term solutions, not sible to find ways to work together, political passions. But gentlemen of different short-term political gimmicks. and all of us are here tonight as proof politics would then speak to each other. It is Unfortunately, a number of scandals of that. not so now. Men who have been intimate all have contributed to one of the biggest I recently introduced a biennial their lives cross the street to avoid meeting, problems our country faces: a lack of budgeting bill that has both Democrat and turn their heads the other way lest they trust in government. The public sees and Republican cosponsors. This is just should be obliged to tip their hat. their leaders focusing on beltway in- one of many examples that show that Well, we, as Americans, made it trigue rather than pragmatic solutions. both sides of the aisle can get behind through those difficult times, and Mr. Speaker, that is why I invite more legislation that will help better our eventually this hall was populated by of my colleagues to join me in this economy. people who were prepared to tip their group to work together to solve prob- Unfortunately, Congress has come to hat. lems and to restore the trust of the a point where problems are not getting During this time in our history, we American people. There is no ideolog- solved because too many are yelling too need to be hat tippers. We need ical litmus test to join this group. and not enough are listening. I was more hat tippers in the U.S. Congress. What is required is a willingness to re- taught that the best way to attack a We need more statesmen, more men spect one another and resolve to work problem is putting all possible solu- and women who are prepared to root together to solve problems. No Labels tions on the table and having a con- out waste, to improve the performance versation about the pros and cons of is doing just that—fix, not fight. of our largest programs of government, Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman each. to modulate our discourse. Nowadays in Washington, the mean- for his comments. We need to recognize that our public ing of solution has become a euphe- I now yield to a very good friend of disagreements aren’t always about mism for undercutting the other party. mine, the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. ends; sometimes they’re merely about Sound bites have replaced conversa- KURT SCHRADER. means. tions, which has made attacking others Mr. SCHRADER. I thank the gen- So I invite my colleagues to join this easier and more widespread. tleman from Wisconsin. It seems like every time you turn on coalition of problem solvers. Let’s We’ve collaborated on a number of the television or open a newspaper, work together, Republican and Demo- endeavors, most recently in the Ag there’s some headline about Repub- crat. Let’s work together for the com- Committee. There was great bipartisan licans and Democrats spewing vitriol mon good for the future of this coun- debate in the Agriculture Committee. I at each other, or playing another round try. commend to those late-night insomniacs for their 11-hour viewing of the never-ending blame game. b 1940 This type of behavior and unwilling- enjoyment, come watch how a real ness to work on solving problems must Mr. RIBBLE. I appreciate the gentle- committee should work in the Congress end in order for our country to move man’s comments. Thank you for being of the United States, where there’s forward, and that’s why we’re all here here tonight. give-and-take, people hold strong posi- tonight, to show that Washington I now yield to the gentleman from tions, but at the end of the day the doesn’t have to function this way. Florida (Mr. MURPHY). process moves forward. All of us came to Congress because Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speak- I would like to echo my friend and we wanted to do our part to make our er, I ran for Congress on a pledge of bi- colleague’s comments here. The Prob- country better and to help our con- partisanship. I ran on behalf of citizens lem Solvers caucus, of which we’re all stituents back home. And coming to- who were disappointed in their leaders members, is an outgrowth of the No gether on the House floor is a small in Washington who focus on partisan Labels movement that’s been going on way to reaffirm our dedication to the bickering rather than problem solving. for several years. Late last year, No American people and let them know In my first days in Congress, I was Labels approached a number of us in that we’ll work for their best interest. also disappointed in Washington. I was Congress about getting together and This evening you’ll hear from both disappointed that everything in D.C. were we truly interested in solving Democrats and Republicans who are was separated by party affiliation. This problems. committed to problem-solving. I’m is why one of my first actions as a I think the thing that got all of our proud to say that these people are not freshman was to join the No Labels attention is it wasn’t giving up who just my colleagues but they’re my Problem Solvers group, of which I am you were, it wasn’t giving up your phi- friends. And while we don’t see eye to now proudly a cochair. losophy. We have extreme right mem- eye on everything, we have all made it Mr. Speaker, No Labels has offered a bers, we have extreme left members, a point to put a stop to the spiteful way for Members of both parties to get and we’ve got some of our centrists, or tone that has become the norm here in to know each other. Simply put, it’s as my colleagues like to call it, squishy Washington, and to actually have a easier to solve problems when you people, in the middle. And that’s not a real conversation with one another. know the person you’re working with. bad thing, necessarily. And tonight the American people However, No Labels does more than But what we are all about is solving watching get to be a part of that. break down barriers. It helps build problems, not dealing with the minu- With that, I’d like to yield to the trust between Members that is nec- tia, the differences that we have, deal- gentleman from Indiana (Mr. YOUNG). essary to solve problems. ing with all these one-off issues that Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. I thank my Many of the fiscal problems we face our constituents don’t send us to Con- good friend from Wisconsin. today developed over many decades. gress to deal with, but we are trying to

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And as my colleague noted, we’re working together to find common As the gentleman from Florida working in a bipartisan way to bring ground. talked about, there’s a plethora of one to the floor and to get results for We all have been sent here to serve issues upon which we can agree. The the American people. The last Congress the people, and I urge my colleagues to mark of a true statesman, I think, is was content to give us the sequester, join the Problem Solvers Coalition and not focusing on what you disagree on but a bunch of us working across the to start doing the work of the people. with your colleagues but what you can aisle in this Congress are more inter- Thank you, and God bless you. agree on. I think that, and some of the ested in implementing the nonpartisan Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman bigger issues that, hopefully, we’ll go recommendations of the GAO to help for your comments. forward on and the No Labels group us cut government waste that we can I now yield to the gentleman from will be attacking, you’ll see us also all agree shouldn’t be there. We’ve Utah (Mr. MATHESON). Mr. MATHESON. I thank my col- start to look at some of the reforms of agreed on things like no budget, no league for yielding. the process. pay. We’ve agreed on things in a bipar- It’s a pleasure to join my colleagues I alluded to the Ag Committee the tisan way like the Violence Against on both sides of the aisle to discuss No other day. There are ways to make this Women Act. These are delivering real Labels. process work here and make America results for real families. You know, I think one thing that proud and, as we’ve heard so far, re- I represent the Hudson Valley of New hasn’t been mentioned tonight is the store faith in your government once York, and I’m proud to say that we’ve fact that it’s about ‘‘no labels.’’ We’re again. got one of the largest chapters of the going to get away from Democrat, Re- Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman. No Labels group in Westchester. I publican, liberal, conservative. This is When I first came here it was inter- didn’t come here to be part of the red about bringing people together to try esting how few places there were where team or the blue team. I didn’t come to reach consensus and solve problems. both parties could get together and here to fight. I came here to find solu- Because when you really think about talk about issues. It just didn’t really tions and to get results for my con- it, our political dialogue in this coun- exist. And those of us that have de- stituents and the people who pay the try has been reduced too often to this cided to get together and talk, we’ve bills, the taxpayers. And I’m encour- notion where there are only two points never asked anyone to lay down their aged and delighted that there are so of view, only two ways to look at an own personal beliefs or ideologies, but many friends across the aisle in the Re- issue: all Democrats think one way; all we did ask for them to stand up and de- publican Party who want to do the Republicans think the other. There’s fend them and to speak about them and same thing. I think if we can get more no other way to look at an issue. to encourage others and to, most im- of our colleagues to join us, we can cre- Well, as we all know, life generally is portantly, listen to each other and to ate a real movement in this Congress not that simple; and it’s important for try to learn why we believe what we and we can start a new day. us to constructively come together in a believe. It may be too soon to say that we’ve way where we act as Representatives, I’d like to now yield to the gen- turned the corner, but I believe we’ve because our system of government is tleman from Colorado (Mr. COFFMAN). made an important start. I’m com- not a parliamentary system where just Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want mitted to continuing to work across two points of view are to be discussed. to join my colleagues today to affirm the aisle to get results. Our system of government is a rep- our collective effort to put aside par- Mr. RIBBLE. That’s encouraging to resentative system of government. We tisanship wherever possible and seek all of us. I appreciate your comments. have 435 people in the House of Rep- the solutions our country needs. I now yield to the gentleman from resentatives who all can bring a point As I meet with constituents across Michigan (Mr. BENTIVOLIO). of view to the table to try to solve Colorado’s Sixth Congressional Dis- Mr. BENTIVOLIO. Mr. Speaker, I problems and make progress. That’s trict, I constantly hear the refrain, would like to echo what my friend, why I’m pleased to be associated and What is Congress doing to help our Congressman REID RIBBLE, said a mo- participating with the No Labels country? The people of Aurora, Colo- ment ago. The people of southeastern group. rado, and the surrounding communities Michigan sent me here to solve the I’m pleased that across the country in my district want to know what is problems affecting our great Nation. people are signing up to join ad citizen being done to fix the economy, to gen- The Problem Solvers coalition offers a activists for No Labels as well. It tells erate jobs, to care for our veterans, and chance to break the partisan gridlock you where the country wants us to go to defend our Nation. They don’t ask by bringing Democrats and Repub- as an institution—no more bickering, about the current beltway infighting. licans together to focus on good gov- no more playing the blame game. Let’s They want to know what is being done ernance. Our coalition meets regularly sit down and let’s try to work together about our debt and to help with their to find commonsense solutions because to get things done. children’s schools. Washington’s inability to work to- Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman. I’m glad to stand here today and re- gether has put the future of our chil- I would like to yield to the gen- peat the message that Members of Con- dren and grandchildren in jeopardy. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. gress need to put aside partisan agen- More than two centuries, Members of FITZPATRICK). das and seek solutions together. the first Congress were summoned to Mr. FITZPATRICK. I thank my Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman. uphold and defend the Constitution. friend for yielding. I would now like to yield to the gen- The proudest boast then in the civ- You know, the one thing that I hear tleman from New York (Mr. MALONEY). ilized world was, ‘‘I am an American.’’ more than anything else when I travel Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Today, we must ensure that being an back home to Pennsylvania is the frus- New York. I want to join my colleagues American makes you the envy of the tration with Washington and the mas- in commending the terrific work of the world. sive divide that they see that prevents No Labels group. us from solving real problems, from I, like others, came to Congress not b 1950 solving American problems. And as I’ve to fight but to fix problems. And I’ve I recognize that we all have different heard from my colleagues here tonight, always thought there’s so much work viewpoints. I understand that this is a that feeling is not limited to my com- to do, if we just start working on the contentious time in Congress—dif- munities of Bucks County and Mont- things we agree about, we’ll all be tired ferent viewpoints clash, sometimes gomery County, Pennsylvania.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:12 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20MY7.029 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2792 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 2013 It doesn’t take much to see that our are plenty of areas that we can find to know what, it’s important that we try. Nation is facing some pretty serious achieve results for the people who we I think that’s what this group is about, problems. It’s long been clear to me represent. trying to find solutions to the big prob- that we need lawmakers to come to- Let me just share a recent example. lems of the day—not running away gether and put aside politics and do I’m a member of the House Ag Com- from them, not hiding, not each side what we were elected to do, which is to mittee, and last week we completed an running to their safe camp and then ig- solve problems. exercise in bipartisanship by working noring the problem and hoping that When I served as a local official back together to pass, by a large margin, a somebody else at a later date will deal home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 5-year farm bill. The Republican chair- with it. on a bipartisan board, it didn’t take man, FRANK LUCAS, and the Demo- What I’m most proud about with this long to figure out that there was no cratic ranking member, COLLIN PETER- group is that many of these Members Republican way or Democratic way to SON, and the entire committee were have demonstrated political courage on fix a bridge or to care for an abused or civil, accommodating, and worked well both sides of the aisle and have stood abandoned or neglected child. It was together. It was refreshing. In fact, up time and again to try to do the just the right way to do it. nine of my fellow congressional prob- right thing for the good of the country. So now, as a member of the No La- lem solvers on both Democratic and Like everybody else here, too, I hear bels Problem Solvers, I’m proud to be Republican sides are on the Ag Com- from my constituents. My constituents part of the solution and to enthusiasti- mittee with me. are very much alarmed by what they’re cally subscribe to our motto, which is Although we didn’t agree on every seeing happening in Washington. They ‘‘Stop Fighting and Start Fixing.’’ aspect of the bill and I believe there think that we’re in warring camps; no Once we cross the so-called ‘‘political still is room for improvements, we all one likes each other and no one gets divide’’ and talk to each other, we come from different regions of the along, but worst of all, no one is try- readily find common ground, balance, country where people expect their ing, no one is trying to solve the great and ultimately solutions. elected officials to put politics aside problems of the day. I was proud to be an early proponent and do their job. Period. I’m really pleased, as has been men- of the No Labels initiative No Budget Last year, Congress wasn’t able to tioned previously, that this Problem No Pay, which passed the House re- get its act together and pass a 5-year Solvers group, the first issue out of the cently and yielded real results—the farm bill, so instead had to resort to a box for us was No Budget No Pay—an first budget resolution from the Senate short-term extension that expires in a idea that originated with this organiza- in 4 years. matter of months. I am hopeful that tion. And sure enough, within fairly Recently, I wrote an editorial piece this year will be different. short order, it became law. It’s a step. with my colleague, Representative The family farmers I talk with back It’s an important step. I’m proud that CHERI BUSTOS, that highlighted the im- home in Illinois want the security and this group was part of it. I know over portance of bipartisan problem-solving stability that come with a 5-year farm time, in the near future, this organiza- to address wasteful government spend- bill so they can plan for future growth tion will be coming up with more ideas ing and advance commonsense legisla- and investments and continue to pro- that we can present to the American tion that we can all agree upon. vide the food our Nation—and the people in a way that I think they will We must restore faith in our elected world also—depends on. find very helpful and very useful. leaders. The public’s trust has been If we approached more issues on a bi- So again, I just want to commend my shaken—and rightly so. As we’ve seen partisan basis like we did on the Ag colleagues on both sides of the aisle, lately, partisan politics tarnishes ev- Committee and like we do in No La- many of whom I call friends. We’re all erything from national security to tax bels, Congress would be more produc- friends who are really trying to do the enforcement. We can no longer afford tive and the American people would be right thing. So I just wanted to say partisan politics as usual, so we’re here better off. I’m committed to working thank you, and I commend the efforts. to be problem-solvers, going forward to with my No Labels colleagues to We need more of this, not less of it. Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman. achieve this goal of bipartisanship and get something done for the good of the It is now a privilege of mine to yield people, and there’s no time to waste. urge all Members of Congress to join us to my friend from Georgia (Mr. BAR- Mr. RIBBLE. Indeed, there’s no time in this pursuit. ROW). to waste. Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentlelady. I yield to the gentlelady from Illinois I’d like to yield to the gentleman b 2000 (Mrs. BUSTOS). from Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT). Mr. BARROW of Georgia. I thank the Mrs. BUSTOS. I thank the gentleman Mr. DENT. I thank the gentleman, gentleman from Wisconsin for the from Wisconsin. and I thank the Speaker for allowing time, but more importantly I thank Far too often, people tend to focus on me to address the House tonight re- him for the leadership he is showing in our differences instead of what brings garding the Problem Solvers group. I, this common endeavor. us together. Despite what we all may too, am a proud member of this group— I want to echo what my good friend, hear, common ground does exist among a group of Republicans and Democrats Congressman DENT, just said, but I lawmakers from opposing sides. who I think have really one thing in want to make an additional point. The Although the group we call No Labels common more than anything else; it’s folks in Georgia sent me to Washington is made up of Democrats and Repub- a group of Members of Congress who to help get things done, not get caught licans, what unites the 68 of us making believe we have an affirmative obliga- up in scoring political points. They are up this group is the idea that work can tion to govern. That is, we’re trying to fed up with the hyperpartisanship in and should get done in Washington. find a way to get to ‘‘yes’’ on some of Congress, and that’s why I’ve joined The people of each of our regions in the big issues of the day because the this group. the United States sent us to the Na- problems are huge. The scandals at the IRS and the Jus- tion’s Capital not to position and pos- Clearly, when the country sees a lot tice Department contribute to one of ture, but to use common sense and of the mindless bickering and fighting the biggest problems in our country compromise to move our country for- that goes on here, it does not inspire right now. Americans don’t trust their ward. That is why I joined the bipar- confidence, and it certainly does con- government to do the right thing. The tisan No Labels group and have been tribute to greater uncertainty. And goal of this group is to strengthen the identified as a ‘‘congressional problem while nobody here is checking their faith that folks have in government. solver.’’ ideologies or their philosophies at the The Problem Solvers coalition offers No Labels is the only bipartisan, bi- door, people understand that we must a chance to break the gridlock by get- cameral group in Congress and is made be practical and pragmatic at times to ting Democrats and Republicans fo- up of liberals, moderates, conserv- try to find a solution to a common cused on actually getting things done atives. Yes, the left, the right, and the problem. That doesn’t mean we’ll al- in Congress. Unlike some folks, we middle coming together. While we ways get to a solution; sometimes we don’t think ‘‘compromise’’ is a dirty surely don’t agree on every issue, there will and sometimes we won’t. But you word.

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Mr. Speaker, as I We have real problems that are cry- working the way it should. Republicans travel around my district, I’ve wit- ing out for compromise right now, and and Democrats have grown more con- nessed firsthand many of the problems we all just can’t sit here arguing just cerned with 30-second ads than serving my constituents face on a daily basis— to get us through the next election. If our constituents. Washington has water shortages, difficulty pursuing a we continue with that approach, we failed to do its job. higher education, and high unemploy- won’t be doing this country and the There are real problems facing our ment. While there are many ways to folks we represent any good down the country. We need to start working to- address each of these issues—and we road. gether again in the spirit of bipartisan- may not always agree on the best Mr. Speaker, my Bible says: ship that has defined our Nation over course of action—one thing is clear: A good name is rather to be chosen than the years through global conflict, eco- Americans are sick of the gridlock in great riches, and loving favor more than sil- nomic depression, and even fierce in- Washington. ver or gold. ternal political debates. Congress cannot continue to be side- I believe that both parties have a We have always come together to get tracked by political games and at the great deal to contribute to this coun- things done and to act in the best in- same time expect real progress to be try’s past, have a great deal to be terest of our country. I know that’s made. We must put aside our political proud of in their path, and they have a what No Labels is committed to, that’s differences and, as leaders, come to- lot to contribute to our country’s fu- what we’re committed to on both sides gether to do what’s best for our con- ture. But the label, the name, the good of the aisle as part of Problem Solvers, stituents—the American people. name that folks are looking for is and I urge all my colleagues to join us That’s why I joined the Problem ‘‘problem solver.’’ That is the name in this effort. Solvers coalition. The group is made up that brings us together. That is the Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman of both Republicans and Democrats, name that describes our function. That for his comments. alike, who are committed to focusing is why I’m proud to support this group Mr. Speaker, with that, I would like on policy, not politics. We meet on a and its work. to yield to the gentleman from Maine regular basis to discuss, debate, and Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, with that, (Mr. MICHAUD). find common ground on the most press- I would like to yield to the gentleman Mr. MICHAUD. Thank you very much ing issues of our day. It is only through from Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE). for yielding. a mutual understanding and respect Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I thank I want to thank the gentleman from that we will begin to address the seri- the gentleman from Wisconsin, my Wisconsin for his leadership in the No ous issues our Nation faces and move friend, for yielding, and want to really Label Problem Solving group, and I forward together. echo the comments of my friend from really enjoy working with you. Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman Georgia, Mr. BARROW. I came to Congress after serving in for his comments. I first came to Washington to serve the Maine Legislature for 22 years—a Mr. Speaker, with that, I would like in the House a little more than 2 years place where Democrats, Independents, to yield to the gentleman from New ago after spending 8 years as mayor of and Republicans did work together to York (Mr. OWENS). the city of Province. When you’re a get things done. Mr. OWENS. Thank you, Mr. RIBBLE, mayor of a city or town, you are a The House Veterans’ Affairs Com- and thank you for conducting this hour problem solver. You have lots of issues mittee also works on a bipartisan this evening. that come before you, lots of decisions basis, and I’m proud to serve on the As I travel around my district in up- to make, but most importantly, you committee. Chairman MILLER and my- state New York, which forms the con- have to get things done. You don’t self work very well together, along vergence of Vermont, Quebec, and New have a Republican pothole or a Demo- with our committee members, to try to York, I hear a couple of questions from cratic tree that needs to be cut. You find solutions to the problems that our my constituents. The first is about just have things that need to be done veterans are facing today. We are doing jobs, and the second is why can’t you and action that needs to be taken. it in a nonpartisan way, and that’s how fellows work together? The men and women and families of things should work. No Labels is a big part of that an- Rhode Island’s First Congressional Dis- However, I do remain concerned swer. We must work at the process of trict didn’t send me to Congress to about Congress, and Washington as a discussing issues, of gathering facts— score political points or engage in po- whole. There is too much division, and I want to repeat that, of gathering litical games. They sent me here to get gamesmanship, and too little coopera- facts—then discussing those facts, and things done, to confront the challenges tion. But the group that you see here then reaching compromise. That is facing our country and my State. tonight on this floor that I’m speaking what the American people sent us here I’m very proud to be a founding mem- of is a group that actually gives me to do. That is why I came to Congress ber of the Problem Solvers of No La- hope, a group of individuals, Repub- 31⁄2 years ago. bels, a coalition that’s offering a venue licans, Democrats, from all different We all recognize that no one—no for Republicans and Democrats to facets of life, from different parts of party, no group—has a monopoly on come together, to work together, to the country, that are willing to sit good ideas, nor on the facts. I urge all find solutions to, most importantly, down and work together to get things of my colleagues in Congress to work govern our Nation. done. with us so that we will develop the And really importantly, as my friend I’m very proud to join my fellow kind of relationships, the kind of ac- from Wisconsin said, we have people in Problem Solvers because it’s long past tion, the kind of motivation that al- No Labels who come from a whole time to work together and get things lows us to work for our friends and range of different ideologies, who feel done for the American people. neighbors at home, those whom we call very passionately about issues that are Mr. RIBBLE. I remember very clear- constituents. important to them and to their con- ly, Mr. Speaker, I had been in Congress stituents and make the case in very, only a few days—the President of the b 2010 very spirited discussions. But we come United States came into this Chamber Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman to it with a willingness to listen to for the State of the Union address—and for his comments. each other, to consider each other’s my good friend from Maine invited me With that, I’d like to yield to the views, to engage in civil discourse and, to sit with him. We began a relation- gentleman from California (Mr. BERA).

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As that was, the hope that we see every ple, making the American Nation a you’ve heard us talking about the day as we do our work here lies in the better place to live and work, to study Problem Solvers, that’s what we’re fact that, collectively, we recognize and grow up and excel, and to become elected to do—to solve problems. One that we have a mandate from those in the type of people we can become. of the first organizations I joined when our communities to work together, to So thank you very much for your I got here was the No Labels organiza- do the people’s work and to remember comments today. tion. One of the first bills that I had every single day that the most impor- Now I would like to yield to a good the honor of cosponsoring was the No tant thing we share in common is that friend of mine from Illinois, a Chicago Budget, No Pay legislation. What a we serve at the pleasure of our con- Bears fan himself, Mr. LIPINSKI. novel idea—putting together a budget. stituents as Representatives, as voices Mr. LIPINSKI. I want to thank Mr. That was a bill that was an idea that for the people. REID RIBBLE for yielding, and I want to came out of the Problem Solvers. We To me, that’s really what this Prob- stand here on the Republican side of sponsored that bill, we put it forth, and lem Solvers Caucus is all about. It’s the well to just express how important lo and behold, the House of Representa- about Democrats and Republicans com- it is that we stand here together. tives has a budget, the Senate has a ing together, finding these practical, As Mr. RIBBLE just mentioned in budget, and the President has a budget. real solutions that will allow us to talking about our veterans, yesterday I We’ve got to continue moving for- make true progress in the spirit of was at an early Memorial Day com- ward, and that is exactly what this or- service. As my colleagues know, I often memoration. The people there weren’t ganization allows us to do. It brings talk about how this is what we in Ha- talking about Democrats and Repub- Democrats and Republicans together to waii call the spirit of aloha: when you licans. We were talking about those have a conversation, to listen to one can have a conversation with someone men and women who had given their another and to solve problems. We’re with whom you may disagree on some lives for our country—standing to- not going to agree on everything. In issues but whom you can respect, gether, fighting together to maintain fact, in divided government, it isn’t whom you can listen to sincerely and our freedom. necessary that we agree on everything. have a true conversation with to come Today, we see too much division here You want to have all the ideas, but up with the best idea and the best solu- in Washington. Now, my background is we’re not asking anyone to give up tion on how we can serve the people. in engineering. Engineers are problem their convictions. What we are asking, Earlier today, I had the opportunity solvers, so I came to Congress 8-plus though, is for us to listen to one an- to go with some of my colleagues, a bi- years ago determined to solve prob- other, to hear the ideas that are being partisan group of us new Members, to lems. As our Nation’s problems have put out there and then to find common the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We gotten bigger, Congress has gotten ground so we can start working to- laid a wreath there at the tomb, as we smaller, not smaller in size and cer- gether on that common ground, mov- head into Memorial Day, and we had an tainly not smaller in ego, but smaller ing forward and addressing the chal- opportunity to reflect on the great sac- in the capacity to get things done. My lenges that our Nation faces. rifices that have been made in the his- constituents certainly see this. What We don’t have to look too far back in tory of our country, and it personally they want to see is Washington work- our history to see how this works. The gave me the opportunity to remember ing together to help with job creation, great Speaker, Tip O’Neill, was able to some of the sacrifices that my friends to work on reducing our debt and to work together with President Ronald and battle buddies have made. It re- work on solving the many other prob- Reagan to not only address some of our lems that we face. Instead, they see debt and deficit but to also strengthen minded me of what our responsibility fighting in Washington. Social Security. President Bill Clinton is, which is to honor them, and it re- minded me that there are no labels Now, where I come from on the was able to work with Speaker Newt southwest side of Chicago, in the bun- Gingrich to not only balance our budg- when you’re in a foxhole, that there are no labels when you’re walking on a galow belt, we know that when we are et but to create budget surpluses. sent to do a job there is a bottom line— Now, the American people expect us patrol, and that, when these great he- get the job done. Businesses, families, to start working together. I grew up in roes are out serving our country, there organizations know, if they’re going to a country that always talked about is no label identifying their party af- what we could do, that focused on the filiations, their religious practices, the survive, they must solve problems. It’s challenge of the day. It is time that we communities that they come from, be- time for Washington to get this be- start coming together as Democrats cause they understand it’s about one cause we must come together to face and Republicans, and it’s time we start team, one fight, serving one awesome these big issues, and that’s what Prob- solving problems. That’s why I’m so Nation. lem Solvers and No Labels are all glad to be here and to be a member of That’s our responsibility here—to about—coming together. Not to lose the Problem Solvers and a cochair of serve in that same spirit and recognize the fact that we are Democrats and Re- the Problem Solvers. we have many problems that need to be publicans, liberals or conservatives, Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman. solved now, not next month or next but to work to solve problems. I would now like to yield to the gen- year or after the next election cycle, We must do this. If we do not, we will tlelady from Hawaii (Ms. GABBARD). but that we have to stand up, honor be failing the American people—failing Ms. GABBARD. I would like to thank them and work together to find our our constituents, those who have sent my colleague from Wisconsin for lead- common ground and pursue these com- us here. If we do come together, we can ing this effort and for his leadership in monsense solutions. If we do that, then work to solve some of these problems bringing together Members from all we will truly honor them, and we will and make sure that America’s bright- parts of the country that represent embrace the trust that has been placed est and best days are still ahead of us. many diverse viewpoints. with us. The American people are counting on I know, for me, one thing that I often Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentlelady, us. hear every time I go home is a sense of and I thank her for mentioning our So I am glad to stand here with my frustration from constituents, from veterans. colleagues on both sides of the aisle, people within my community, who ask: My own father left the mainland in and I thank Mr. RIBBLE for leading us Why can’t Congress get anything done? 1945, and the first place he went was to here tonight to say we are united to What are you doing to take action for Pearl Harbor on the Island of Oahu, in solve problems. We are no labels. We’re the American people? Is there hope, is your home State, before he went into not going to solve the problems over- there any way to fix this mess that we the Pacific Theater. I can’t help but night, but this is where we need to seem to be in? think that he would have wanted this start to let the American people know

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Much of it exists be- for how we can deal with the imme- cause the men and women who were b 2020 diate crisis that we confront that’s ap- sent by the citizens of their districts to proaching as we march toward July 1, Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman lead came here, and through states- as well as ideas for tackling the broad- for his comments. And I just have to man-like qualities, were willing to er issue of college affordability. Many say if a Green Bay Packer fan like my- lead. They had the courage to make of our members will also lay out the self, Mr. Speaker, and a Chicago Bear tough decisions and then lead this problems with the GOP approach as fan like Representative LIPINSKI can country to the place that it is today. represented in H.R. 1911, which will get together and talk about things—if I am filled with hope about America. only make the problem worse—not bet- we can talk about that, we can talk I’m filled with hope because of the col- ter. about anything. leagues that I work with here. I’m We’re pleased that so many of my In fact, around Christmastime 2009, is filled with hope, Mr. Speaker, because distinguished colleagues have joined us when I became convinced about pos- of men like you. today to participate in this Special sibly running for Congress for the first Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues Order. To get us started is our eloquent time. I’m in my second term, Mr. for their time, and I yield back the bal- and dynamic leader, the chairperson of Speaker. I came here to this Chamber ance of my time. the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep- not just to represent the citizens of f resentative MARCIA FUDGE. northeast Wisconsin, but I came here CBC HOUR: HIGHER EDUCATION Ms. FUDGE. I thank the gentleman because I believe that the fabric of for yielding, and I want to thank my trust between the American people and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under colleagues, Congressman JEFFRIES and this government has been torn. But the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Congressman HORSFORD, for once again fabric torn can be mended. It can be uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from New leading the Congressional Black Cau- mended by common thread that binds York (Mr. JEFFRIES) is recognized for cus Special Order. I cannot think of a us together not as Republicans and 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- more timely topic for today’s Special Democrats, men and women, but com- nority leader. Order as once again our youth are fac- mon thread that binds us together as GENERAL LEAVE ing a student loan crisis. Americans. Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, George Washington Common thread can only be used if unanimous consent that all Members Carver once said, ‘‘Education is the it’s found; common thread can only be be given 5 days to revise and extend key to unlock the golden door of free- found if you seek it. their remarks. dom.’’ Nowhere is this truer in this One of the reasons that I feel we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there country, where we know for a fact that sometimes can’t repair this torn fabric objection to the request of the gen- access to a quality education is the is because it’s so difficult to find the tleman from New York? ladder to a better and richer tomorrow. common ground. But common ground, There was no objection. Providing access to education is in indeed, can be found when representa- Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, it is an America’s very DNA, and it goes back tives are willing to seek it out. honor and a privilege to once again to when two of our Founding Fathers, Mr. Speaker, our Founders estab- have this opportunity to anchor the Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jeffer- lished a representative Republic and CBC Special Order along with my very son, established State universities. instructed us. They said that if we can distinguished colleague, my good This tradition continued in 1862 when find agreement, do those things. But if friend from the Silver State, Rep- President Lincoln signed the Morrill we couldn’t find agreement, they resentative STEVEN HORSFORD, where Land-Grant Acts to create land-grant warned us as well. They said, Where for the next 60 minutes during this colleges, an effort to promote higher you can’t find agreement, it might be hour of power, members of the Congres- education for working class citizens. best for you not to do those things sional Black Caucus will have an op- Nearly 100 years later, President Lyn- until you can, in fact, find agreement. portunity to speak directly to the don Johnson signed the Higher Edu- So we have to go out and we have to American people about the issues fac- cation Act of 1965, and thus the Pell look for it, and I could talk to my Re- ing higher education here in America. Grant was created. publican colleagues every single day. We are at a crisis moment as it re- Today, an affordable college edu- In many respects, it’s like preaching to lates to our capacity to make sure that cation is more important than ever in the choir, and I think that preaching we can provide an affordable college this country’s history. In the next dec- to the choir is a fine thing. I mean, you education to as many Americans as ade, 63 percent of all jobs will require often preach to the choir because you possible. The problem that we in this at least some post-secondary edu- want them to sing. The fact of the mat- country confront is twofold. First, the cation. And in order to compete for ter is I have agreement with my Re- cost of a college education keeps going jobs in the future, our children must be publican colleagues on most things— up, but the amount of financial aid equipped and not saddled with debt. not everything, but most things. So available to younger Americans keeps Congress has a duty to ensure that therefore I must go and talk to my col- coming down. As a result, higher edu- Federal education assistance is both af- leagues on the other side of the aisle. cation is increasingly out of reach, par- fordable and accessible. The fastest way to mend that torn ticularly for low-income Americans or On July 1, if Congress does not act, fabric is by meeting people, by building working families or the sons and rates for college students taking out trust, by taking the time to understand daughters of the middle class. subsidized Department of Education them and then seeking the areas of A college education is a pathway to loans are scheduled to double from 3.4 common ground, to find the common the American Dream. The fact that it’s percent to 6.8 percent. Unfortunately, thread that binds us together, and increasingly out of reach is incredibly Mr. Speaker, this week the House, the when we find that, we can begin to re- problematic for this great country. place affectionately referred to as the pair the torn fabric between the Amer- Compounding that fact secondarily is ‘‘people’s House’’—believe it or not— ican people and its government. It’s the reality that the amount of student will consider a bill that would do more really what we’ve been sent here to do. loan debt for younger Americans has harm than good. We’ve been sent here to find and increased exponentially. If the Con- solve problems, not to fight about gress does not act in advance of July 1, b 2030 them. Disagreement will happen. In then the interest rate for federally sub- My colleagues on the other side of fact, you can look historically into this sidized student loans will double in its the aisle will bring the so-called

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:12 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20MY7.036 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2796 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 2013 Smarter Solutions for Students Act to We have also been joined by a very conference on the budget. A conference the House floor. This bill is not a smart distinguished colleague from the Lone on the budget might put us in a better solution. In fact, it is not a solution at Star State who has been a tremendous position than what we will be doing all. It actually makes it more expen- champion on this issue and on many today, H.R. 1911. It might put us in a sive for students and parents than if others in the Congress, and so I now better position than what the Depart- Congress did nothing and let the inter- yield to Representative SHEILA JACK- ment of Education, unfortunately, has est rates just double. SON LEE from the great city of Hous- had to do with the reconfiguration on To be clear, I want to ensure Ameri- ton. the parent PLUS loans. cans know exactly what Republicans Ms. JACKSON LEE. Allow me to I ask why the budget conference has are proposing. The Congressional Budg- thank both of my very good friends, not been called? Why are we on the et Office found that this bill will cost the gentleman from New York and the backs of people who are suffering and students and parents $3.7 billion in ad- gentleman from Nevada, for really an- who want to get an education? Why are ditional student loan interest, and swering the call of the First Amend- we on the backs of those, like in north those charges will be over a 10-year pe- ment. The First Amendment guaran- Texas, who are suffering from torna- riod. So why propose such a bill? Why tees the freedom of speech, but I think does or the disaster today, where we would Members of Congress in the peo- the most important part of speech is don’t know how many lives have been ple’s House claim this is a good bill? information. Thank you for the oppor- lost? Why are we suffering? Why don’t Believe it or not, this legislation is an tunity to share with our colleagues and we have a budget conference? Why are attempt to move closer to a balanced share with America the pending crisis. we suffering when we recognize how budget on the backs of college stu- If I might just quote from an article much education provides? I thank you, dents. The true purpose of this legisla- in the Houston Chronicle by a writer in Mr. HORSFORD, for this initiative to tion is to squeeze out revenue to pay the early part of February, Mike show what it means to get an edu- down the Federal debt. Tolson, that said: cation. This is what our parents told Yes, we will vote on a bill this week us. that seeks to decrease the Federal def- Like a hurricane churning across the Gulf of Mexico, the looming Federal sequestra- Less than a high school diploma, icit on the backs of a generation al- tion threatens everything in its path. If the weekly earnings $451; high school di- ready being called ‘‘generation job- deep and automatic Federal budget cuts ac- ploma or GED—and I spoke to a group less.’’ Yet, still no jobs bill. This legis- tually take place, there will be damage that got a GED, $638, congratulations lation totally ignores the fact that stu- somewhere—perhaps a lot of somewheres. to them. A bachelor’s degree, $1,053. dent loan delinquency and default rates So today we’re standing on the floor And a professional degree, $1,655. are already exceedingly high. Due to of the House embracing some of the This is a 2012 document, and I just the recession and unemployment, near- historic comments as relates to the Af- want to call out these numbers of un- ly 20 percent of student loan borrowers rican American community and other employment. They’re higher when you were 90 days or more behind in pay- minority communities about the value don’t have a high school education, al- ments at the end of 2012. So why in- of education. How many of us have most 15 percent and growing; 10 per- crease it more? been told by our parents that it was cent for a high school education; and of In addition to the student loan crisis, the door, the key, to opportunities? course the numbers go down. I have to mention the Department of How many of us recognized it by listen- So it is of great concern that we now Education PLUS loan crisis, another ing to the words of Dr. Benjamin Mays, are facing legislation that is going to crisis that is breathing down the backs who was a leading voice at Morehouse take the fat—oh, let me just stop and of college students. Over the last few and an educator, who always spoke of say that. Somebody says fat, they say: years, thousands of students have been the slaves rising from the ashes, to be Oh, yeah, we want to take the fat out. sent home from college because their educated, to do good? And the debate That is going to go to the bone of indi- viduals who are simply trying to get an PLUS loans were denied after the stu- between Booker T. Washington and dent year commenced. HBCUs have lost education. W.E.B. DuBois. It was a question of millions in revenue. Sequestration is cutting NASA. It is The Talented Tenth, but it was also a The CBC recently met with Secretary cutting education programs. I just met Duncan and requested that the Depart- question of those who could pull their some people on an airplane who said ment reverse course to stop the bleed- buckets up where they stand, to be ar- that all my programs from Rice Uni- ing. As a result, the Department is tisans, carpenters, painters, and oth- versity in science have been wiped out sending out notifications in an effort ers. But it was to learn something, to because of sequestration. Now my to get students back into school, and be educated. friends want to bring H.R. 1911, rather hearings will be held around the coun- Today I stand sadly on this floor, Mr. than listening to what we can do here try this month and next month. JEFFRIES, and acknowledge that as I today. College presidents, students, and par- speak, one of my boards is having a I introduced H.R. 900 with JOHN CON- ents must speak up and demand a meeting. They are a school district, YERS and a number of other Members change. The CBC will continue to push not higher education as we talk about who said, let’s end sequestration. If we back and speak out as the future of tonight, but it plays into this because end sequestration, we wouldn’t have to student loan programs are debated. We there is a siege upon education in bring up H.R. 1911. will not stand by and watch Congress America. That board and that commu- Let me just say these few words as I or the Department of Education hurt nity, the North Forest Independent discuss these boards very quickly. our students’ chances at a better to- School District, is fighting with every Right now it is noted that student bor- morrow. Not on our watch. breath in their body to keep from clos- rowing is widespread, and more than Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank you, Chair- ing after they’ve succeeded in reaching $100 billion in Federal education loans woman FUDGE, for so eloquently laying all of the goals that were given to them are distributed every year. What that out both the history in this great coun- by the Texas education agency. But means is that is the debt we are put- try of investing in higher education, our Governor, Governor Rick Perry, is ting on the children of America. A his- whether it is the private school context opposed to their survival. Our commis- torically black college like Texas or in the public school context, but sioner, Commissioner Michael Wil- Southern University in Houston, 81 making sure consistently that our liams, is opposed to their survival. And percent of the students receive some young people are prepared for the chal- as well, what a contrast, when just a form of student assistance. They re- lenges of the modern day economy, few days ago he saved another school ceived $85 million in student financial which will increasingly require a col- district, not African American, with aid. In terms of student loan debt, 92 lege degree, if not a graduate degree the same proposal North Forest has. percent of those students are African and significant training. That is why So I stand on the floor today to join Americans; 85 percent are Hispanic stu- we at the CBC feel it is important to you and acknowledge: is the siege con- dents—this is overall—and 85 percent make sure that we make college more tinuing? It seems to be, because right are Native Americans students; 82 per- affordable, not less affordable, as the now our friends, our Republican cent are multiracial students; and 77 GOP proposal would do. friends, this House, refuses to have a percent are white students.

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And he talked about a We’re pleased that we’ve been joined, lieve is probably the worst that we young man who had a rough upbring- once again by my distinguished co- could ever have. Let me explain it to ing, a difficult upbringing, and he con- anchor, STEVEN HORSFORD, who rep- you and see what H.R. 1911 does. gratulated that young man because resents the great State of Nevada, and We’re right now at 3.4 percent. That that young man had now graduated Phi so I now yield to my good friend, Con- looks like it’s reasonable. If this bill Beta Kappa from Morehouse College gressman HORSFORD. passes this week, by July 1, we will be and is going on to Harvard Law School. Mr. HORSFORD. To the coanchor, to I can assure you that that young man up to 6.8 percent—excuse me. By July my friend and colleague, the gen- had his own sticktoitiveness, but also 1, if we don’t do anything, we’ll be 6.8 tleman from New York, Representative that the young men in those colleges percent, $8,880 in interest to be paid. JEFFRIES, I appreciate your leadership like Morehouse have loans and depend But if we pass H.R. 1911, we’ll be at and the leadership of the Congressional upon financial aid, generally speaking. $10,109 in interest. Isn’t this a disgrace, Black Caucus in focusing this hour on And so what Mr. Obama conveyed to such an important issue as the cost, a shame on a Nation that encourages those young men, that the sky is the our young people, whether they go in the increasing cost of attending higher limit, that there should be no obstacles education in this country. business or not, to get an education? in front of you; don’t blame anyone And then as Mr. JEFFRIES mentioned, You know, Mr. Speaker, this week, else; keep climbing up the ladder. graduations are being held across the the Congressional Black Caucus has And we stand here on the floor this country. Families are celebrating the taken on the burden of a horrific bur- week to snatch the very promise of achievement of students who have den that has been put on our parents, education out of the hands of those worked hard for the last 4 years or something called Parent Plus. In fact, I students, no matter what race they more to earn their degree. So I find it was looking at the numbers from Texas are, snatch it out of their hands with a ironic that on this week when Ameri- Southern University, who said they devastating, crafty, expensive, trickery cans are celebrating the achievement lost 450 students—and they don’t know such as H.R. 1911. if they’ve got all the numbers—because I pray, as I go to my seat, I pray that of students who have worked so hard the Parent Plus loan program caused wisdom will take charge, and that that my colleagues on the other side students to drop out by the thousands Members of Congress will come to- would propose such a hypocritical piece across America. By the thousands. gether and defeat H.R. 1911 and put on of legislation as H.R. 1911. I want to thank the Congressional the floor of the House the legislation H.R. 1911 is nothing but a bait-and- Black Caucus and our chairwoman, that has been offered by many on this switch scheme that makes attending Chairwoman FUDGE, for waking up this side of the aisle, to be able to ensure college more expensive. Can you imag- issue, along with our members on the that those individuals, parents and ine that? Proposing a piece of legisla- Education Committee from the Con- children, continue to claim the Amer- tion that costs the American people gressional Black Caucus, because this ican Dream no matter where you walk more to go to college? People are al- is what is happening under the Parent from, no matter what story you have ready struggling to go to college as it Plus program. to tell, no matter what your racial or is. Already bad under current law, in ethnic background is. According to the CBO estimates, Fed- terms of the interest paid, $27,956. But I’m glad that the CBC is standing eral student interest rates will be high- look what will happen under H.R. 1911. here today to tell our story and to er than current fixed rates for millions It would force parents to pay 28 percent speak for America. I thank the gen- of borrowers. That means that if you’re more on their loan, $35,848. tleman for his courtesy. financing your college now, it’s likely A debt on parents is a debt on the Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the distin- you will be paying more once you grad- children. If the parents got ill, if the guished gentlelady from the great uate under the Republican plan than parents lost their jobs, if the parents State of Texas for laying out in very you would today. had other children to take care of, and clear terms the two different visions H.R. 1911 makes student loan interest that one student that they invested in that exist here in the House of Rep- rates change year to year, based on the and they loved, trying to get the others resentatives as it relates to how to deal 10-year Treasury note marked up by 2.5 to come up behind them, parents mean- with access to higher education. The percent to 4.5 percent. So to be plain, ing well, doing well, and you’re going CBC vision is a clear one. We want to when next year’s freshmen graduate to burden them with this burden on top increase opportunity to a college de- and start having to repay their loans in of that, the student that is trying to gree because we recognize that it’s a 2017, their interest rate on that loan increase their income. great way to the American Dream. The taken out in their freshman year is So I would simply say that we’re fac- other side, unfortunately, has put forth projected to be 7.4 percent, more than ing tragedy in our country with bad a plan that will help snatch that oppor- double today’s current 3.4 percent rate weather, but we’re facing a tsunami of tunity away, make it more expensive, for subsidized Stafford loans. disaster on the floor of the House with increase the debt burden. 2050 the lack of a budget, with a sequester And unfortunately, this one par- b that is now getting into the seams of ticular issue, as it relates to the stu- For a freshman starting college this our life by causing enormous debt and dent loan dynamic, fits within a broad- fall who borrows the maximum annual legislative initiatives that are unwise er dichotomy as to how we approach loan under the Department of Edu- and devastating. dealing with the problems in America. cation, their subsidized and unsub- And so I’d ask today that we move on We believe in a balanced approach that sidized loan programs, they will pay the budget conference. And I ask the invests in America and education and about $2,000 more in interest under Speaker to bring up H.R. 900, a simple prepares our young people for the chal- H.R. 1911. sentence. It says: to remove the seques- lenges of the 21st century economy. Now, why is this so appalling? We re- tration from the 2011 Budget Act and But the other side seems to have taken cently learned that this year alone the go back to regular order. the approach that they’re going to bal- Department of Education is expected Many of us are looking at amend- ance the budget on the backs of the to make $51 billion in profit off stu- ments offered by the gentleman from most vulnerable here in America, and dents financing their education. Some Connecticut (Mr. COURTNEY), whose that includes young people who are of you may ask, How is it that the De- legislation we supported last year. But trying to pursue a college education. partment of Education is making a $51 we want anything but this devastating That’s what their budget proposal billion profit when American families bill that is going to snatch the oppor- says. Take away $168 billion in higher and students are struggling to even pay

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This weekend, three students very But with the system set up the way it If the cost to attend college and take close to me celebrated their college is right now, those goals are mutually out loans for college will double—it’s graduations: Brace Clement at the Uni- exclusive. already too high now—too many stu- versity of Wisconsin, Amelia Lumpkin How are students supposed to save? dents are foregoing their chance to get at Davidson College, and Whitney Horn When will they be able to pay off a a college education because they can’t at the Illinois Institute of Technology. record $1.1 trillion in debt that they afford it. This will just make it worse. These three young people represent the are saddled with now? It was just re- I was also asked by a constituent, best and brightest this country has to ported that there is more debt on stu- Troy Amaro, if H.R. 1330 is passed by offer. dent loans than there are credit card using the 10–10 scenario, what happens b 2100 payments in America. How do they to the rest of the debt that is unpaid? begin to consider to plan their lives, to I want to thank him for his question. I Congratulations Brace, Amelia, and prepare to buy a home, when they’re know we are working on the Student Whitney. I am extremely proud of you. trapped under a mountain of debt? Loan Fairness Act, which offers a 10–10 They are just three of the thousands of I have students that come to me repayment plan that would require bor- students across the country who cele- when we have Congress on our college rowers to make 10 years of payment on brated their college graduations this campuses and they express great fear their Federal student loans at a 10 per- weekend. It’s a joyous time, but for and trepidation about their future. cent rate of their discretionary income. some it’s also a nervous time because They’re working so hard. I have single And then once that period is done, the more students than ever are walking parents who are literally taking every loan would be forgiven. across the stage weighed down by stu- dollar from the two jobs that they Those are the types of solutions that dent loan debt. work to be able to afford their college we need to be working on so that col- The cost of a college degree has in- tuition. I cannot go back to them and lege can be more affordable for the creased by more than 1,000 percent in tell them that my colleagues on the American student and the American the last 30 years, according to a report other side propose a bill that makes family. And to my coanchor and to the by the Center for American Progress. the college costs for their loans double. members of the Congressional Black Two-thirds of students who earn 4-year It’s unacceptable. It’s unacceptable Caucus, I’m hopeful that we will con- degrees graduate with an average stu- when companies like JPMorgan Chase, tinue to raise our voice on this issue dent loan debt of more than $25,000, ac- Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells and to make it clear that the proposal cording to the report. Today, 37 million by our colleagues on the other side, Fargo reported a combined profit of students are facing student loan debt, H.R. 1991, is not a solution. It is costing $51.9 billion and the Department of and the total student loan debt burden the American people more for college Education has the same amount of tops $1.1 trillion. at a time when they can least afford it. profit as those four companies com- The mounting student debt is stunt- Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the distin- ing the growth of a generation of grad- bined. guished gentleman for raising some And so, Mr. Speaker, my colleagues uates who are facing a tough job mar- very eloquent points and doing it in in the Congressional Black Caucus, I ket and high student loan payments, or such a thoughtful and passionate way. have got to say that we’ve got to tack- putting off key milestones, such as These are solutions, Mr. Speaker, that le H.R. 1911. We have to figure out a buying a house or starting a family, we really should be discussing in the way to come up with amendments to which further stifles the country’s eco- context of a conference committee to nomic recovery. keep the interest rates on college loans come to some resolution around the at 3.4 percent, as they are now, or to The problem is most acute among budget. students of color, with 81 percent of Af- ensure that they’re capped at a level For about 4 years, Members of the rican American students graduating in that is predictable for students. But we other side of the aisle were com- debt compared to 64 percent of White also have to address this other under- plaining about the absence of regular lying issue. It is not fair to American order, but this year we passed a budget students. And not only are more Black students that they are working harder in the House of Representatives in students graduating with debt, they and harder, that their families are March. The Senate then passed their are graduating with higher levels of struggling; and yet there’s a billion- budget plan in the same month. The debt. According to the report, 27 per- dollar profit that’s going to the De- President came back in April, after we cent of Black bachelor degree recipi- partment of Education. There’s a $51 got back from recess, and presented his ents have more than $30,000 in debt, billion profit that comes back and goes budget. The next step in regular order, compared to 16 percent of their White to the Treasury to pay down the debt, which the House GOP has been asking counterparts. It is against this back- and yet corporations continue to get for for 4 years, would be to appoint drop that student loan rates are set to tax incentives and corporate subsidies. conferees so the Senate and the House double on July 1. Enough is enough, Mr. Speaker. can sit down and work it out and dis- A Republican bill being considered Enough is enough. When are we going cuss some of the solutions that Rep- this week would have student loan in- to require major corporations to do resentative HORSFORD and other Rep- terest rates change year to year, based their part? Enough is enough. College resentatives of the American people on a 10-year Treasury note, a move students in America have worked too have put forth to deal with our eco- that could push rates as high as 7.4 per- hard. Families have struggled for too nomic situation, make higher edu- cent. This is unacceptable. long. The hope of a college education cation more affordable, and provide Raising interest rates on student that so many people strive for is cost- businesses with the certainty that they loans will be pricing our students out ing more and more, and now my col- need. of the American Dream. At a time leagues on the other side want it to And so the question is, What is the when a college degree is more vital cost even more. And so we’re here to- House GOP afraid of? Why haven’t you than ever to national and global com- night to say, no, that is not going to appointed conferees so we can sit down petitiveness, we will be putting the happen. Not on our watch. And we’re and have a discussion to work out the goals of attaining a degree further out going to fight and work hard until it issues and the problems that are con- of reach of our young people, particu- does not. fronting the American people? larly young people of color. I’ve got two questions to my col- We’ve been joined by another distin- Our students, many of whom have league, and then I’m going to yield guished member of the freshman class, graduated to find themselves unem- back. I tweeted out #CBCTalks and I one of the newest Members of the ployed or underemployed, are already asked constituents to send in a ques- House of Representatives, Representa- struggling to pay back loans at the tion or two that I could respond to. I tive ROBIN KELLY from the great State current rate level and are facing was asked by a constituent, David of Illinois. years—and, in some cases, decades—of

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We adage that the more you learn, the What we should do is protect the should be opening more avenues to a more you earn; the more education you present 3.4 percent interest rate for college education for young people, not get, the more likely you are to have a students. It’s reasonable, and it makes slamming the door shut in their faces. much higher income. college much more affordable. Or, if I agree with my colleagues that a Now, we know that the benefits of a you’re going to have a variable interest two-step approach is needed to address decent education not only accrue to rate, have it at a low rate similar to the student loan crisis. We should first the individual, but also to the commu- what we’re charging businesses and freeze the current rate, 3.4 percent, on nity; because those communities that what they’re able to borrow money at, subsidized Stafford loans for the next 2 have a well-educated constituency are with the protection against increases years and keep other educational loan much less likely to have to suffer as so you’re no worse off with the legisla- rates steady to remove the immediate much crime or pay as much for social tion than you are today. fear of students and their families of services as those communities that do We can help students afford college, the impending rate increase. We should not invest in education. but not with the bill that the Edu- then investigate longer-term solutions And our national economic competi- cation and Workforce Committee con- to the student loan problem as part of tiveness depends on an educated work- sidered because that’s actually worse a comprehensive approach to address- force. We’re not going to be able to than just letting the interest rate dou- ing our Nation’s mounting student compete, for example, on low wages if ble. debt, escalating college costs, and bro- people around the world will work for We owe it to our young people, we ken financial aid system as a whole. much lower wages. You don’t have to owe it to our next generation, and we In investigating options for increas- be near your customers or even near owe it to our Nation to make sure that ing college affordability, I agree with your coworkers anymore. We’ve got de- our students get the best education the notion that we should, at the very livery. You can deliver things all over that they can, and making college af- least, be open to giving our students the world. And if you can work across fordable is part of that challenge. We the same interest rates we extend to the hall from your coworkers, you can need to make college affordable, and banks. Our young people deserve the work across the globe from your co- we need to make sure we defeat the bill same backing and support. It is not workers with a computer and a modem that was reported by the Education and only the right thing to do, but the in- and the Internet and everything else. Workforce Committee because that’s vestment in our students will net a The reason that businesses want to actually worse than doing nothing. much bigger payoff for our Nation for locate in the United States is because Again, I thank you for holding the generations to come. they know they can get a well-edu- Special Order and doing what we can to Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the gentle- cated, well-trained workforce. And if lady for her very insightful comments. make college affordable. we allow people to fail to reach their You know, it’s interesting, as Rep- b 2110 full potential, we will not be achieving resentative KELLY pointed out, when Mr. JEFFRIES. Thank you so much, the economy collapsed in 2008, it cre- our full economic competitiveness. So we know the benefits of edu- Representative SCOTT, certainly for ated a situation where many younger cation, particularly a college edu- your eloquent and thoughtful observa- Americans entered into the job market cation. And we know that some young tions, and for pointing out what really and confronted increased difficulty in people are looking at the high interest is a very interesting fact as it relates securing employment in their area of rates and the cost of education and are to what we’re doing here in Wash- study or in any other area of study. So ington, D.C., this week. If we just sim- it doesn’t make a lot of sense to many calculating that it’s not worth it. There can be nothing worse for our Na- ply did nothing, if we all went back to of us that, as we still continue to deal our districts and didn’t act in advance with a fragile economic recovery, why tion than to have young people fail to of the student loan rate doubling on in the world would we shoulder these achieve their full potential because July 1, that we would actually be bet- young Americans with an increased they cannot afford a college education. Several years ago, in 2007, Congress ter off going back home and doing student loan debt burden in the face of nothing than if we acted upon the GOP an already difficult job market? That’s passed a cut in the interest rate on stu- proposal, H.R. 1911, which independ- a question that our friends on the other dent loans to make college more af- ently and objectively has been proven side of the aisle are going to have to fordable, cutting the interest rate in to show that it would make the situa- answer this week, and I don’t think half, from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent, for tion, which is bad, now worse for mil- that the American people will like 5 years. At the end of 5 years, last year, lions and millions and millions of what they have to say in that regard. we extended it for another year; but on We’re pleased that we’ve been joined July 1, in just a few weeks, that inter- American students. That’s why so by the very distinguished gentleman est rate will double back to 6.8 percent many of our constituents are cynical from the great State of Virginia, some- if we don’t do anything. about a lot of the things that happen one who has spearheaded the CBC ef- Last week, the Education and Work- down here in Washington, D.C. fort as it relates to our compassionate force Committee considered legislation We’ve been joined by another distin- and strong and responsible budget. I’m to deal with the interest rate. Unfortu- guished member of the freshman class, pleased to yield to Representative nately, the bill recommended by the someone who herself had a very promi- BOBBY SCOTT. Republican side of the aisle was actu- nent career prior to arriving here in Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. I thank the ally so bad that, according to the Con- the House of Representatives in higher gentleman for yielding time, and I gressional Research Service, students education, as well as a leader in the thank him for holding this important would actually be better off if we just Ohio legislature. Special Order as we talk about college did nothing and let the interest rate I’m pleased to yield now to the dis- education and making it affordable. double to 6.8 percent rather than take tinguished gentlelady from Ohio, Rep- We know that a college education is that variable interest rate that they resentative JOYCE BEATTY. extremely important to young people. had, with the extra fees and everything Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, let me It can transform their entire lives and else along with it. We would be better also join my colleagues in thanking open opportunities that are not avail- off if we just let the interest rate dou- Mr. JEFFRIES and Mr. HORSFORD for able to those without a college edu- ble. leading the Congressional Black Cau- cation. You’re asking young people to sign cus’ important discussion about rising We know that the good jobs require up for a variable interest rate. When burdens of student loans on our fami- education. Ninety percent of the good- they sign up, they have no idea what lies and on our economy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:12 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20MY7.045 H20MYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 2013 Higher education is a major part of higher education for all students in forced to put their lives on hold, move the American Dream. I know as a col- this country. Our Nation’s students back home with their parents, and lege graduate and I know as a senior and families deserve an affordable edu- pinch pennies to pay off their mount- administrator at a university, access cation. ing debt. Not only does this debt nega- to higher education must continue to Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the distin- tively impact the quality of life for our be an option for the American Dream guished gentlelady from Ohio for her young people, but it weakens our econ- to continue to be a reality. great leadership on this issue. omy and our workforce as well. Finan- The increasing financial burden high- Mr. Speaker, would you be so kind as cial constraints caused by student loan er education is placing on students, to let us know how many minutes are debt discourage recent graduates from families, and the economy is remaining in today’s Special Order. pursuing public service jobs in medical unsustainable and threatens our coun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- fields that serve our seniors in low-in- try’s economic progress. According to tleman has 9 minutes remaining. come communities. the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Mr. JEFFRIES. Thank you, Mr. Yet knowing all of this, my Repub- almost 13 percent of student loan bor- Speaker. lican colleagues have been working We’ve been joined now by another dy- rowers of all ages owe more than overtime to exacerbate the problem namic member of the freshman class, $50,000, and nearly 4 percent owe more and make college even less affordable. than $100,000. These debts are often be- who arrived a couple of months earlier yond the students’ ability to repay, than the rest of us. He has gotten off to b 2120 which is demonstrated by the fact that a tremendous start. I now yield to my The 2014 budget eliminates man- delinquency and default rates are soar- distinguished colleague from the Gar- dating funding for Pell Grants and ing. den State, the always nattily dressed freezes the maximum grant for 10 years This week, the Smarter Solutions for Representative DONALD PAYNE, Jr. while also cutting eligibility; and as of Students Act, H.R. 1911, will come to Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I want to July 1, Federal student loan rates are the floor. Unfortunately, it is partisan thank my colleagues for anchoring to- set to double. Instead of adopting ef- legislation and is not a sufficient solu- night’s CBC Special Order on student forts to keep interest rates low for tion to address our Nation’s student loans and thank Congressman JEFFRIES young people in a volatile economic en- loan crisis; and it is certainly worth re- for that kind observation. vironment, my Republican colleagues Access to quality education is the peating, as you have heard and you will have introduced a bill—and are voting basis the American Dream. In 1965, the repeatedly hear. In fact, it makes stu- on it this week—that can increase Higher Education Act was passed by dents worse off than if nothing is done rates far beyond this July increase. As Congress and signed into law by Presi- to stop the increasing variable interest I like to call it, it’s the Making College dent Lyndon Baines Johnson, a former rates. More Expensive Act. rural schoolhouse teacher, who fully This bill actually would increase the Mr. Speaker, I beg your patience as I understood that education is the great- cost of student loans for borrowers, dis- go through a little rudimentary arith- est equalizer. courage the use of Federal loans, and metic. exacerbate the country’s troubling stu- Since then, student aid in this coun- try has been a springboard that gives Right now, student loan interest dent debt problem. Under this bill, in- rates are fixed at 3.4 percent, meaning terest rates for student loans will bal- hardworking students with low- to moderate-income the opportunity to a student pays about $4,000 in interest loon over the next 10 years, costing payments on a 5-year loan. If we do students and their parents almost $4 realize their goals and transcend eco- nomic status. The Federal Pell Grant nothing and let the interest rate expire billion in additional loan interest this July, rates will double to 6.8 per- charges. program helps more than 9 million stu- dents get to and through college. Un- cent, and a student will pay nearly As a former college administrator $9,000—more than the double—on the with numerous colleges in my district, fortunately, while Pell Grants cover a same 5-year loan. Now, if we do what I believe pursuing higher education is significant portion of tuition, cur- the Republicans want us to do and pass one of the best personal and profes- rently it pays for less than one-third of their bill this week, student loan inter- sional investments one can make in a student’s tuition at most 4-year pub- est rates will skyrocket to an esti- your future. With the tens of thousands lic colleges. mated 7.4 percent, and the same stu- of students within my district, the im- Given rising tuition costs and the de- dent would pay $10,000 in interest. In pact of the student loan crisis is monu- cline in family incomes, the impor- other words, if we do absolutely noth- mental for my community. tance of financial aid has only in- That is why I have cosponsored sev- creased with time. The cost of college ing—nothing at all—it would be better eral pieces of legislation that will work tuition in the U.S. has increased by than if we pass the Republicans’ pro- to decrease the fiscal strain higher edu- more than 1,000 percent—yes, 1,000 per- posed bill in the House. cation can place on students. I’ve co- cent—since the 1980s. This is more than Now, I’m not suggesting that we do sponsored the Student Loan Fairness the growth in the consumer price nothing—this body must act—but it is Act, sponsored by Representative BASS, index. At the same time, the Federal a sad reality when doing nothing is which is legislation designed to lend a Pell Grant is covering an even smaller better than going along with what the helping hand to those struggling under percentage of the overall college cost. Republicans are pushing. Rather than massive amounts of student loans. This As a result, the success of our grad- invest in our future leaders and entre- legislation actually caps interest rates uates is being hampered by mounting preneurs of America, they propose to for Federal loans and improves and ex- debt. Two-thirds of college seniors who balance the budget on the backs of low- pands public service loan forgiveness graduated in 2011 accumulated more to moderate-income students. I fear and creates a 10–10 loan repayment than $26,000 in student loan debt. And I that, by ignoring a generation buried plan. am increasingly concerned about New under debt, we will cripple this coun- We must—we must keep our edu- Jersey’s graduates, who hold the 10th try’s future. cation loan rates stable, responsible, highest debt among college students in This great Nation is supposed to be a and affordable. We must find a solution our Nation. land of opportunity for all regardless of that will allow college students to ben- And while the cost of an education what you look like or where you come efit from the 3.4 percent interest rates rises and the amount of the student from. Throughout our history, the op- on subsidized Stafford loans. We must debt skyrockets, young people struggle portunities afforded to people of var- advance legislation that includes stu- to find work. They’ve done everything ious backgrounds have built this Na- dent loan reform in a way that pro- we’ve asked them to do. They’ve tion, creating a large and thriving mid- vides realistic opportunities for our worked hard, they’ve gotten an edu- dle class. Access to education has been students to secure good jobs and pay cation, but unemployment for young the catalyst to this growth. As we look off their student loans without falling college graduates remains at 8.8 per- to our future, it is critical that we into financial crisis. cent. place education at the forefront of the I will continue to advocate for better So our graduates’ dreams of making plans for our success. We can start by ways to lessen the financial burden of it on their own are stifled. They are stopping the doubling of student loan

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I thank the distin- College is becoming less and less affordable House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- guished gentleman from New Jersey. each day, and the bill the majority has offered day, May 21, 2013, at 10 a.m. for morn- As we close, this chart really illus- for a vote this week, H.R. 1911 the Smarter ing-hour debate. trates the magnitude of the collective Solutions for Students Act, provides no re- f problem confronting younger Ameri- prieve for college students. In fact, if this bill cans in the United States of America. becomes law, it would make college more ex- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, The student loan debt burden has now pensive for students and their parents than if ETC. exceeded $1 trillion. Now, in this Cham- Congress did nothing and let the interest rates Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive ber, we hear a lot about the debt crisis double. It shouldn’t be titled the Smarter Solu- communications were taken from the facing America, but we have a student tions Act, but rather, the Making College More Speaker’s table and referred as follows: loan debt crisis that must be addressed. Expensive Act. 1534. A letter from the PRAB Branch Chief, I yield to my good friend, the gen- It is not simply rhetoric or a baseless claim Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Supplemental Nu- tleman from Nevada, STEVEN to state that the Republican bill will increase the cost of college. The Congressional Re- tritional Assistance Program: Nutrition HORSFORD, for his thoughts on this Education and Obesity Prevention Grant matter. search Service looked at different scenarios where a student or their parent would use a Program (RIN: 0584-AE07) received April 24, Mr. HORSFORD. Thank you, Rep- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the resentative JEFFRIES. federal loan in order to pay for college and Committee on Agriculture. This chart and this number should how much that loan would cost under the Re- 1535. A communication from the President alarm every American family. As you publican plan if rates were frozen at 3.4 per- of the United States, transmitting FY 2014 just indicated, in this body there are cent, and if rates were allowed to double to Budget Amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Health and Human those on the other side of the aisle who 6.8 percent. Based on projected interest rates, CRS found that the Republican-led H.R. 1911 Services, Housing and Urban Development, talk about not burdening the next gen- the Interior, Justice, State, and Transpor- eration with a debt that they cannot would increase interest payments under each scenario. If we look at one particular scenario, tation, as well as Other International Pro- afford to pay. It is for us, as leaders, to grams, the National Aeronautics and Space do our job now so that they don’t have a student who borrowed the maximum amount Administration, and the Federal Trade Com- to bear that burden in the next genera- of subsidized and unsubsidized loans for five mission; (H. Doc. No. 113-31); to the Com- years would see their interest payments in- tion. This is why this issue is so funda- mittee on Appropriations and ordered to be crease over the lifetime of the loan by 14.5 printed. mental and why we must get this pol- percent, compared to allowing fares to double. 1536. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- icy right, so that we don’t burden the The Republican plan would cost an astound- retary, Department of Defense, transmitting next generation of students. ing 45 percent more than if we froze current authorization of 12 officers to wear the au- We have increasing numbers who are thorized insignia of the grade of major gen- interest rates at 3.4 percent. low-income and who now have that op- eral or brigadier general; to the Committee The Congressional Budget Office also on Armed Services. portunity for the first time ever to go looked at the total cost of H.R. 1911 for fami- to college. We have increasing numbers 1537. A letter from the Assistant Secretary lies looking to send their sons and daughters of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, who are minority students, first-gen- to college. They found that over 10 years, Department of Defense, transmitting the De- eration students who need to pursue H.R. 1911 would cost working families an ad- partment’s Report on the Recruiter Incen- their educations without the burden of ditional $3.7 billion in interest payments. The tive Pay Pilot Program, pursuant to Section a $1 trillion debt from taking out stu- federal government should not be in the busi- 681 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2006; to the Committee on Armed dent loans. The Huffington Post re- ness of profiting off of the backs of students ported recently that the spread be- Services. and their parents. We should be helping them 1538. A letter from the Under Secretary, tween what the government pays to pursue a higher education, not squeezing Department of Defense, transmitting the De- borrow and what it charges students them for every penny they have. partment’s report presenting the specific creates a profit this fiscal year of more Let’s work together on a common sense amount of staff-years of technical effort to than 36 cents off every dollar lent to proposal that makes federal loans affordable be allocated for each defense Federally borrowers. and allows young people to obtain a degree Funded Research and Development Center So the question is: Why are our col- without burdening them with insurmountable during fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on leagues on the other side proposing a student debt. We need real solutions that will Armed Services. measure to increase interest rates on 1539. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- help young Americans succeed and make our dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a students and families? country stronger. report on transactions involving U.S. exports That money does not go to the De- f to Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise, SC of Addis partment of Education, Mr. Speaker. Ababa, Ethiopia pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) That money goes to the Treasury, LEAVE OF ABSENCE of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as which goes to pay down the Federal By unanimous consent, leave of ab- amended; to the Committee on Financial debt. So the proposal on the other side sence was granted to: Services. actually charges students, an increas- Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER (at the request 1540. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a ing number of low-income and minor- of Mr. CANTOR) for today and the bal- ance of the week on account of an ur- report on transactions involving U.S. exports ity students, more money in order to to Air China Limited (Air China), Beijing, pay down the Federal debt so that the gent personal family matter. China pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Ex- other side can keep corporate tax Mr. CLYBURN (at the request of Ms. port-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to breaks for Big Oil, big banks, and mil- PELOSI) for today. the Committee on Financial Services. lionaires. That’s what this fundamen- f 1541. A letter from the Assistant General tally comes down to. It’s why every Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- SENATE BILL REFERRED ergy Efficiency, Department of Energy, American should be concerned with A bill of the Senate of the following transmitting the Department’s final rule — this policy, and why we’re coming up title was taken from the Speaker’s Contractor Legal Management Require- with a Democratic alternative worthy table and, under the rule, referred as ments; Acquisition Regulations (RIN: 1990- of support. follows: AA37) received May 3, 2013, pursuant to 5 Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the distin- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- S. 743. An act to restore States’ sovereign guished gentleman. ergy and Commerce. rights to enforce State and local sales and 1542. A letter from the Associate Bureau We will continue to do all that we use tax laws, and for other purposes; to the can to make college affordable for Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Committee on the Judiciary. Communications Commission, transmitting every single American. f the Commissions final rule — Connect Amer- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ADJOURNMENT ica Fund; Developing an Unified Intercarrier of my time. Compensation Regime; Joint Petition of Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, once again, we Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I move Price Cap Holding Companies for Conversa- have been pushed to a political standoff over that the House do now adjourn. tion of Average schedule Affiliates to Price

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Cap Regulation and for Limited Waiver Re- Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE lief; Consolidated Communications Compa- final rule — Annual Price Inflation Adjust- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the nies Tariff F.C.C. No. 2; Frontier Telephone ment for Contribution Limitations Made to a Committee on the Budget discharged Companies Tariff F.C.C. No. 10; Windstream Health Savings Account Pursuant to Section from further consideration. H.R. 1911 Telephone System Tariff F.C.C. No. 7 [WC 223 of the Internal Revenue Code (Rev. Proc. Docket No.: 10-90] [CC Docket No.: 01-92] [WC 2013-25) received May 3, 2013, pursuant to 5 referred to the Committee of the Whole Docket No.: 12-63] [Transmittal No.: 41] U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on House on the state of the Union. [Transmittal No.: 28] [Transmittal No.: 57] Ways and Means. received May 7, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1555. A letter from the Chief, Publications f 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Commerce. transmitting the Services final rule — Up- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 1543. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Wire- dating of Employer Identification Numbers less Telecommunications Bureau, Federal (RIN: 1545-BK02) [TD 9617] received May 3, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Communications Commission, transmitting 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the bills and resolutions of the following the Commission’s final rule — Amendment of Committee on Ways and Means. titles were introduced and severally re- Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules [WP Dock- 1556. A letter from the Assistant Director, ferred, as follows: et No.: 07-100] received May 7, 2013, pursuant Legal Processing Division, Internal Revenue By Mr. TERRY (for himself, Ms. SCHA- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule KOWSKY, Mr. ROSKAM, and Mr. BAR- Energy and Commerce. — IIR-Electric Generation Assets Units of 1544. A letter from the Director, Office of ROW of Georgia): Property (Rev. Proc. 2013-24) received May 3, H.R. 2052. A bill to direct the Secretary of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commission, transmitting the Commissions Commerce, in coordination with the heads of Committee on Ways and Means. other relevant Federal departments and final rule — Final License Renewal Interim 1557. A letter from the Chief, Publications agencies, to conduct an interagency review Staff Guidance: Wall Thinning Due to Ero- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue of and report to Congress on ways to increase sion Mechanisms [LR-ISG-2012-01] received Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule the global competitiveness of the United May 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); — Revised Exhibit: Acknowledgement Letter States in attracting foreign direct invest- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Voluntary Correction Program (VCP) Sub- ment; to the Committee on Energy and Com- 1545. A letter from the Director, Defense missions (Announcement 2013-21) received merce. Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting May 3, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, Transmittal No. 13-28, pursuant to the re- to the Committee on Ways and Means. porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of Mr. REED, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. ROSKAM, the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to f Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. RENACCI, 1546. A letter from the Acting Assistant PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS and Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia): Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department H.R. 2053. A bill to amend title XVIII of the of State, transmitting a report pursuant to Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Social Security Act to apply budget neu- the heading ‘‘Loan Guarantees to Israel’’ in committees were delivered to the Clerk trality on a State-specific basis in the cal- Chapter 5 of Title I of the Emergency War- for printing and reference to the proper culation of the Medicare hospital wage index time Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 calendar, as follows: floor for non-rural areas; to the Committee (Pub. L. 108-11); to the Committee on Foreign Mr. KLINE: Committee on Education and on Ways and Means. Affairs. By Mr. NEAL (for himself and Mr. PAS- 1547. A letter from the Chairman, Council the Workforce. H.R. 1911. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish in- CRELL): of the District of Columbia, transmitting H.R. 2054. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Transmittal of D.C. ACT 19-70, ‘‘Deputy terest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013; with an amendment (Rept. 113– enue Code of 1986 to prevent the avoidance of Mayor for Planning and Economic Develop- tax by insurance companies through reinsur- ment Limited Grant-Making Authority Tem- 82, Pt. 1). Referred to the committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. ance with non-taxed affiliates; to the Com- porary Amendment Act of 2013’’; to the Com- mittee on Ways and Means. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Mr. KLINE: Committee on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 1949. A bill to direct the By Mr. ROE of Tennessee (for himself, form. Mr. DENHAM, Mr. FLORES, Mr. BISHOP 1548. A letter from the Chairman, Council Secretary of Education to convene the Advi- of New York, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, of the District of Columbia, transmitting sory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. Transmittal of D.C. ACT 20-68, ‘‘Department Education Data to conduct a study on im- THOMPSON of Pennsylvania): of Health Grant-Making Authority Tem- provements to postsecondary education transparency at the Federal level; with an H.R. 2055. A bill to establish a prize pro- porary Amendment Act of 2013’’; to the Com- gram to award a prize and contract for the mittee on Oversight and Government Re- amendment (Rept. 113–83). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state development of a fully-integrated electronic form. health records program for use by the De- 1549. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the Union. partment of Defense and the Department of of the District of Columbia, transmitting Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Transmittal of D.C. ACT 20-69, ‘‘Health Ben- ciary. H.R. 258. A bill to amend title 18, Armed Services, and in addition to the Com- efit Exchange Authority Establishment United States Code, with respect to fraudu- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to Temporary Amendment Act of 2013’’; to the lent representations about having received be subsequently determined by the Speaker, Committee on Oversight and Government military declarations or medals (Rept. 113– in each case for consideration of such provi- Reform. 84). Referred to the Committee of the Whole 1550. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- House on the state of the Union. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ment of Education, transmitting FY 2012 An- Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- committee concerned. nual Performance Report and FY 2014 An- ciary. H.R. 1073. A bill to amend title 18, By Ms. SCHWARTZ (for herself, Mr. nual Performance Plan; to the Committee on United States Code, to provide for protection PETERS of California, Mr. BARBER, Oversight and Government Reform. of maritime navigation and prevention of nu- Mr. BERA, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- ´ 1551. A letter from the Acting Associate clear terrorism, and for other purposes fornia, Mr. CARDENAS, Mr. CARNEY, General Counsel for General Law, Depart- (Rept. 113–85). Referred to the Committee of Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. ment of Homeland Security, transmitting a the Whole House on the state of the Union. COURTNEY, Mrs. DAVIS of California, report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Over- Commerce. H.R. 271. A bill to clarify that ENYART, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. FRANKEL of sight and Government Reform. compliance with an emergency order under Florida, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. HAHN, Mr. 1552. A letter from the Librarian, Library section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act may HECK of Washington, Mr. HIGGINS, of Congress, transmitting the Annual Report not be considered a violation of any Federal, Ms. NORTON, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. of the Library of Congress, for the fiscal year State, or local environmental law or regula- LOWENTHAL, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. MUR- 2012, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 139; to the Com- tion, and for other purposes (Rept. 113–86). PHY of Florida, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. mittee on House Administration. Referred to the Committee of the Whole O’ROURKE, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. 1553. A letter from the Chief, Publications House on the state of the Union. RUSH, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. SCOTT of and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- Virginia, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. SIRES, Mr. transmitting the Service’s final rule — Dis- curity. H.R. 1417. A bill to require the Sec- SWALWELL of California, Mr. TAKANO, closure of Returns and Return Information retary of Homeland Security to develop a Mr. VARGAS, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. WAX- to Designee of Taxpayer [TD 9618] (RIN: 1545- comprehensive strategy to gain and main- MAN, Mr. WELCH, Ms. WILSON of Flor- BJ19) received May 3, 2013, pursuant to 5 tain operational control of the international ida, Mr. JONES, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on borders of the United States, and for other Mr. BISHOP of New York): Ways and Means. purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 113–87). H.R. 2056. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 1554. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publi- Referred to the Committee of the Whole enue Code of 1986 to extend the work oppor- cations and Regulations Branch, Internal House on the state of the Union. tunity credit to certain recently discharged

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to H.R. 292: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. BROWN of lation pursuant to the following: the Committee on Ways and Means, and in Florida, Ms. EDWARDS, and Ms. WATERS. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United addition to the Committees on Veterans’ Af- H.R. 341: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. States Constitution. fairs, Armed Services, Small Business, and H.R. 362: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Education and the Workforce, for a period to By Mr. BRADY of Texas: H.R. 2053. H.R. 363: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. be subsequently determined by the Speaker, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 366: Mr. KINGSTON and Mr. COHEN. in each case for consideration of such provi- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 451: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. H.R. 460: Mrs. DAVIS of California. committee concerned. By Mr. NEAL: H.R. 499: Mr. CAPUANO. By Mr. SOUTHERLAND: H.R. 2054. H.R. 556: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 2057. A bill to remove from the John Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 569: Mr. GIBSON, Mr. BUCHANAN, and H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System lation pursuant to the following: Mrs. BEATTY. the areas comprising Bay County Unit P-31P Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 574: Mr. LATHAM. in Florida; to the Committee on Natural Re- lation pursuant to Clause 1 of Section 8 of H.R. 612: Mr. FLEISCHMANN. sources. Article I and the 16th Amendment to the H.R. 664: Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. BROWN of Flor- By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Mr. RAN- U.S. Constitution. ida, Mr. SIRES, and Mr. HOYER. GEL, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. By Mr. ROE of Tennessee: H.R. 679: Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. MORAN, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. MCCAUL, H.R. 2055. CLEAVER, and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 685: Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. ROHRABACHER, H.R. 2058. A bill to improve and enhance lation pursuant to the following: and Mr. BRIDENSTINE. research and programs on childhood cancer The Constitutional Authority for this bill H.R. 688: Ms. WILSON of Florida. survivorship, and for other purposes; to the derives from Article I, section 8 of the Con- H.R. 698: Ms. NORTON. Committee on Energy and Commerce. stitution of the United States. H.R. 755: Mr. ENYART and Mr. LOWENTHAL. By Ms. TSONGAS (for herself, Mr. TUR- By Ms. SCHWARTZ: H.R. 769: Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. H.R. 2056. NER, Mr. KEATING, Ms. BROWN of Flor- MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Congress has the power to enact this legis- ida, Ms. KUSTER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. and Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. RUNYAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCGOV- lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 778: Ms. WILSON of Florida. ERN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. H.R. 787: Mr. FITZPATRICK and Mr. PAUL- PINGREE of Maine, Mr. JOHNSON of By Mr. SOUTHERLAND: H.R. 2057. SEN. Ohio, and Ms. JACKSON LEE): H.R. 799: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 2059. A bill to amend title 10, United Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 850: Mr. HOLT, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. ROO- States Code, to ensure the issuance of regu- lation pursuant to the following: NEY, Mrs. NOEM, Mr. CUELLAR, and Mrs. lations applicable to the Coast Guard regard- Article IV, section 3 of the Constitution of BACHMANN. ing consideration of a request for a perma- the United States grants Congress the au- H.R. 855: Mrs. BEATTY. nent change of station or unit transfer sub- thority to enact this bill. The Congress shall H.R. 871: Mr. CONYERS, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. mitted by a member of the Coast Guard who have Power to dispose of and make all need- COHEN, Mr. FARR, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. JOHN- is the victim of a sexual assault; to the Com- ful Rules and Regulations respecting the SON of Georgia, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. mittee on Armed Services. Territory or other Property belonging to the JACKSON LEE, Mr. POLIS, and Ms. SCHA- By Mr. VAN HOLLEN: United States and nothing in this Constitu- KOWSKY. H.R. 2060. A bill to amend the Balanced tion shall be so construed as to Prejudice H.R. 872: Mr. CONYERS, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act any Claims of the United States, or of any COHEN, Mr. FARR, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. JOHN- of 1985 to restore for the remainder of fiscal particular State. SON of Georgia, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. year 2013 budgetary resources sequestered on By Ms. SPEIER: JACKSON LEE, Mr. POLIS and Ms. SCHA- March 1, 2013, for that fiscal year, and for H.R. 2058. Congress has the power to enact this legis- KOWSKY. other purposes; to the Committee on Ways lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 873: Mr. CONYERS, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. and Means, and in addition to the Commit- Article 1, Section 8: Congress shall have COHEN, Mr. FARR, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. JOHN- tees on the Budget, and Agriculture, for a pe- the power to regulate commerce among the SON of Georgia, Mr. JONES, Ms. LEE of Cali- riod to be subsequently determined by the states, and provide for the general welfare. fornia, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. POLIS, and Ms. Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Ms. TSONGAS: SCHAKOWSKY. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 2059. H.R. 875: Mr. DEFAZIO. tion of the committee concerned. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 888: Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. By Mr. GRAYSON: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 920: Mr. POLIS. H. Res. 225. A resolution raising a question Military Regulation: Article I, Section 8, H.R. 940: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. of the privileges of the House; to the Com- Clauses 14 and 18 SMITH of Texas, Mr. SALMON, Mr. COBLE, Mr. mittee on Rules. To make Rules for the Government and BARR, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. UPTON, Mr. CULBER- By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois: Regulation and naval Forces; and SON, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. YOUNG of Indi- H. Res. 226. A resolution expressing support To make all Laws which shall be necessary ana. for the designation of the fourth week in and proper for carrying into Execution the H.R. 948: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. April as ‘‘Every Kid Healthy Week’’; to the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- H.R. 961: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York and Committee on Energy and Commerce. ed by this Constitution in the Government of Mrs. CAPPS. By Mr. VALADAO (for himself, Mr. the United States, or in any Department or H.R. 975: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. Officer thereof. FITZPATRICK. GRIMM): By Mr. VAN HOLLEN: H.R. 983: Mr. HUFFMAN. H. Res. 227. A resolution calling on the H.R. 2060. H.R. 986: Mr. PETERSON. President to work toward equitable, con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1020: Mr. REED, Ms. GRANGER, Mrs. structive, stable, and durable Armenian- lation pursuant to the following: CAPITO, and Mr. OLSON. Turkish relations based upon the Republic of Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 & 18; and Arti- H.R. 1024: Mr. PETERSON, Mr. RADEL, and Turkey’s full acknowledgment of the facts cle 1, Section 9, Clause 7 of the U.S. Con- Mr. KING of Iowa. and ongoing consequences of the Armenian stitution. H.R. 1040: Mr. ROONEY. Genocide, and a fair, just, and comprehensive f H.R. 1091: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. international resolution of this crime H.R. 1150: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. against humanity; to the Committee on For- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. CICILLINE. eign Affairs. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1151: Mrs. HARTZLER. f were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1154: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY tions as follows: Texas. STATEMENTS H.R. 148: Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 1174: Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 155: Mr. ENYART, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. H.R. 1176: Mr. BURGESS. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of PETERSON, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. H.R. 1213: Ms. CLARKE. the Rules of the House of Representa- HIMES. H.R. 1214: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio.

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H.R. 1252: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 1805: Ms. LEE of California, Mr. SEAN H.R. 1963: Mr. LAMALFA and Mr. CRAMER. California, and Mr. WALDEN. PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. KILMER, H.R. 1971: Mr. WOMACK and Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 1286: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. POCAN, Mr. RUIZ, Ms. TITUS, Mr. VARGAS, H.R. 1979: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. H.R. 1290: Mr. PETERSON. and Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. GRAYSON, and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 1303: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 1809: Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. H.R. 1982: Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. BUCHANAN, and H.R. 1340: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 1814: Mr. RIGELL, Mr. OLSON, Mr. Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 1344: Mr. KILMER, Mrs. BROOKS of Indi- KINGSTON, and Ms. ZOE LOFGREN. H.R. 2000: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. ana, and Mr. SCHNEIDER. H.R. 1825: Mr. KING of Iowa and Mr. H.R. 2009: Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. BARR, Mr. H.R. 1346: Mr. RANGEL. HUELSKAMP. H.R. 1380: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. BENTIVOLIO, H.R. 1827: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. PITTS, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mrs. WALORSKI, and Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 1838: Ms. MATSUI. Mr. COLE, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. FINCHER, and H.R. 1389: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 1840: Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 1438: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 1845: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. H.R. 2010: Mr. ROSS. H.R. 1492: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. PAYNE. H.R. 2016: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. H.R. 1518: Ms. DELAURO, Ms. LORETTA SAN- H.R. 1847: Mrs. HARTZLER. HANABUSA, and Mr. BISHOP of New York. CHEZ of California, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. H.R. 1848: Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 2020: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of FORBES. Ohio, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. MEADOWS, and Mr. New Mexico, Mr. HANNA, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. H.R. 1520: Mr. POSEY. RIBBLE. GARCIA, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1527: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 1852: Mr. POLIS, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 1572: Mr. LATTA. LANCE, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. DUNCAN of South California, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. CASSIDY, Ms. H.R. 1577: Mr. BURGESS. Carolina, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. DENT, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1632: Mr. MCKINLEY. ROKITA, Mr. SOUTHERLAND, Mr. MORAN, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 1696: Mr. COURTNEY. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. AMASH, Mr. JOHNSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, H.R. 1701: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Georgia, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. THOMPSON of Mr. CLAY, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 1717: Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. RUSH, Mr. Mississippi, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 2022: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. ROE of Ten- BONNER, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. BISHOP of New Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mex- nessee, and Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. York, Mr. COBLE, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. TERRY, ico, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. BARTON, Mr. KINGSTON, H.R. 2036: Mr. HORSFORD and Mr. POLIS. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. ROGERS of Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BARR, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. H.R. 2044: Ms. SLAUGHTER. Kentucky, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. RICE of South H.J. Res. 20: Mr. CONYERS. MATHESON, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. Carolina, Mr. YOHO, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. NUGENT, and Ms. DUCKWORTH. WEBER of Texas, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. H.J. Res. 21: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 1729: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. STOCKMAN, and Mr. H. Res. 109: Mr. KING of New York and Mr. WALZ, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. VEASEY, HUIZENGA of Michigan. MORAN. Mr. RUIZ, Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, and Ms. H.R. 1867: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. RUSH, Mr. H. Res. 112: Mr. VEASEY, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. MOORE. LOBIONDO, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. MILLER COSTA, and Ms. CLARKE. H.R. 1733: Mr. SCHOCK. of Florida, and Mr. COFFMAN. H. Res. 156: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 1734: Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Ms. H.R. 1870: Mrs. BLACK. H. Res. 167: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. DUFFY. MENG, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 1874: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. H. Res. 190: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 1735: Mr. LONG, Mr. WESTMORELAND, H.R. 1882: Mr. PITTENGER. H. Res. 206: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. OLSON, and Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 1891: Mr. MARKEY, Mr. GRIJALVA, and H. Res. 211: Mr. FARR. H.R. 1737: Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. LEWIS. H. Res. 212: Mr. PERRY. H.R. 1772: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Mr. H.R. 1908: Mr. CRAWFORD. CULBERSON. H.R. 1911: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. H. Res. 213: Mr. NEAL, Ms. CASTOR of Flor- H.R. 1795: Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. H.R. 1916: Mr. KING of Iowa. ida, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mrs. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. H.R. 1962: Mr. MARKEY, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. LOWEY, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. HASTINGS WELCH, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. ZOE LOF- of Florida, and Mr. HONDA. CUMMINGS. GREN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, H. Res. 214: Mr. BRIDENSTINE. H.R. 1797: Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. Ms. CHU, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. COBLE, and Mr. H. Res. 218: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- LUETKEMEYER, and Mr. SENSENBRENNER. NADLER. fornia.

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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 No. 71 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was from the Commonwealth of Virginia, to per- guides our work on this important leg- called to order by the Honorable TIM form the duties of the Chair. islation. KAINE, a Senator from the Common- PATRICK J. LEAHY, American farmers are counting on wealth of Virginia. President pro tempore. us, but so is the economy. Despite un- Mr. KAINE thereupon assumed the certain economic times, America’s PRAYER chair as Acting President pro tempore. farms and ranches are the most produc- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f tive in the world, exporting about $150 billion worth of products last year and fered the following prayer: RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY supporting 16 million private sector Let us pray. LEADER Eternal Lord God, because You are jobs. But to keep American farms our shepherd, we face the future with The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- strong, Congress must pass a strong confidence. Keep our Senators humble pore. The majority leader is recog- farm bill. The legislation before this as they seek to serve You and country. nized. body will create jobs, cut taxpayer sub- May they never forget Your kindness f sidies, and reduce the deficit. The bill includes important reforms to farm to them and this land we love. Remind SCHEDULE them that You alone are the source of and food stamp programs and saves their strength and the shelter where Mr. REID. Mr. President, following more than $23 billion, which we will they can find safety. Listen to their leader remarks the Senate will be in a use to reduce the deficit. It will give prayers and answer them, supplying all period of morning business until 3 p.m. farmers the certainty they need to their needs according to the richness of today. At 3 p.m. the Senate will begin maintain the largest trade surplus in Your grace and mercy. Lord, strength- consideration of S. 954, which is the any sector of our economy. en them for each challenge as You farm bill. At 5 p.m. the Senate will pro- Helping American farmers thrive is bless them in their going out and com- ceed to executive session to consider an important part of our work getting ing in. May they overcome cynicism two U.S. district court nominations: the economy on firm footing again. with civility in all their relationships. the Chappell nomination, from Florida, Again, I commend Senators STABENOW We pray in Your gracious Name. and the McShane nomination, from Or- and COCHRAN for their leadership on Amen. egon. At about 5:30 there will be up to this important issue. two rollcall votes on confirmation of f While the Senate has taken a lot of these nominations. bipartisan action on the agriculture PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f jobs bill, it has seen no progress on the The Honorable TIM KAINE led the important budget. Senate Republicans THE FARM BILL Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: still refuse to allow us to negotiate I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, Democrats with our House counterparts on a com- United States of America, and to the Repub- and the tea party-driven Republicans promise that respects both parties’ lic for which it stands, one nation under God, differ on many things, so it is remark- principles. It has now been 58 days indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. able and encouraging to see how well since the Senate passed its budget, 58 f Senator STABENOW and Senator COCH- days waiting for the Republicans to RAN, the chairman and ranking mem- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING say: OK, let’s try to work out our dif- ber of the Senate Agriculture Com- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ferences. mittee, worked as a team to bring the They have been talking for a couple The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ag jobs bill to the floor. Their work has of years now: What is wrong with the clerk will please read a communication been exemplary, some would say old- Senate? We don’t follow regular order. to the Senate from the President pro fashioned—the way things used to be. What does that mean? We don’t fol- tempore (Mr. LEAHY). The committee members included low the principles we have always fol- The legislative clerk read the fol- many of the amendments that were lowed. lowing letter: adopted last year when the Senate con- They say they want to pass a budget U.S. SENATE, sidered and passed a farm bill. As we so we can get to regular order. I guess PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, will remember, it went to the House, they thought we could not pass a budg- Washington, DC, May 20, 2013. To the Senate: and of course they did nothing. The et, because we passed one and now they Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, committee did this in an effort to expe- refuse to go to conference. I think the of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby dite the floor process which begins main reason they are afraid to do that appoint the Honorable TIM KAINE, a Senator today. I hope their cooperative spirit is that under the rules in the House, if

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Under the previous order, the the process and sets about to make it gram, don’t cut NIH programs. They Senate will be in a period of morning possible for them to be involved in can force the Republicans to vote on business until 3 p.m., with Senators ways we normally would not think of that matter. I think that is what it is permitted to speak therein for up to 10 when we are looking at the role of a all about. minutes each. judge. It has been 58 days since the Senate Mr. REID. I suggest the absence a For example, in many cases Judge passed its commonsense, progrowth quorum. McShane buys sport coats and khakis budget, but my Republican colleagues The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- for these youngsters who might other- have objected time and time again to a pore. The clerk will call the roll. wise feel uncomfortable in a courtroom conference with the House. The only The legislative clerk proceeded to setting. Judge McShane, in his own explanation Republicans have given for call the roll. words, has been known to say: I want endless obstruction is this: They refuse Mr. WYDEN. I ask unanimous con- to make sure those young people have to negotiate unless we agree in advance sent that the order for the quorum call a chance to ‘‘blossom.’’ Those are the to let them win. I am not making that be rescinded. words he uses. He makes it possible for up. That is true. Republicans refuse to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- them to get the sport coats and khakis go to conference unless Democrats pore. Without objection, it is so or- with his own money so they can par- adopt policies that were soundly re- dered. ticipate in this unique training. jected by the American people last No- f This past year he was awarded the 2012 Oregon State Bar President’s Pub- vember. It is a very bizarre way to ne- MCSHANE NOMINATION gotiate. Meanwhile, the country inches lic Service Award for his service to the closer and closer to yet another crisis— Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am community. He is involved in the defaulting on the Nation’s legitimate pleased that the Senate will be voting Northwestern School of Law mentoring bills. They put off compromise until on the confirmation of Judge Michael program, and in 2009 he was named the law school’s Mentor of the Year. the last moment so they can use the McShane today to serve as U.S. district Also, through the classroom law debt limit as a bargaining chip. They court judge for the District of Oregon. project Judge McShane presides over hope to exploit concessions such as Judge McShane is a product of the judicial selection committee that I Summer Law Camp for inner-city kids. more tax breaks for the wealthy, hurt- On top of that, Judge McShane plays ing middle-class families; more conces- have organized at home in Oregon. Sen- ator MERKLEY has been in full support an important role as a foster—and now sions in Draconian cuts to Medicare, adoptive—parent through the Oregon which, of course, hurts the elderly; of this effort. Judge McShane is com- ing forward for consideration by the Department of Human Services. stark concessions with cuts to Head We looked at that kind of community Start, hurting little kids or they hope Senate as a result of the work of that special judicial selection committee caring, and we said this is truly an ex- to extort concessions on more cuts to ceptional individual. We juxtaposed the National Institutes of Health, made up of individuals with a variety of different philosophical views, and I that wonderful record of community which hurts us all. service alongside of his legal track In fact, House Republicans met last am very pleased that the President has seen fit to send Judge McShane’s name record. week to decide what ransom they Judge McShane began his legal ca- to the Senate. would demand to avoid a catastrophic reer as an attorney with the Metropoli- In a sentence, Judge McShane has a default on this Nation’s debts. One tan Public Defender’s Office in Port- heart for people, a head for the law, House Republican called it a laundry land. We all understand the importance and a high-minded sense of justice. I list of conditions. On the list—repeal- of public defenders. In 1997, as a result start by way of saying he certainly has ing the landmark health care reform. of his good work, he was appointed by On the list—restricting women’s health outstanding academic credentials. He the Oregon Supreme Court as a full- choices. On the list—more Draconian was a magna cum laude graduate from time pro tem judge. For the last decade cuts to programs that are keeping Gonzaga University. He attended the he has been an adjunct professor at his American families strong. Northwestern School of Law at Lewis alma mater, the Northwestern School Despite the political pain they and Clark College where he graduated of Law at Lewis and Clark College, caused themselves last time they held in the top 10 percent of his class, and where he teaches trial advocacy and hostage the full faith and credit of the his accomplishments in the courtroom the criminal practice seminar. United States, they are again headed have earned him very high ratings by Among the many reasons I believe he down that same path. This time they the American Bar Association. is academically and professionally very are suggesting that government should From an academic standpoint, Judge qualified to be a judge is because his skip payments to the troops, to vet- McShane is clearly qualified for this litigation experience includes both erans, to Medicare recipients, and position. What I feel particularly complex criminal and civil cases. He is more. Why? So we can pay China first. strongly about—and what was evi- the senior member of the Multnomah I am not making this up. That is what dently very important to our judicial County Circuit Court’s Death Penalty they want to do. Their plan would hurt selection committee—is that he has Panel and presided over more capital our national security, our economic se- been an extraordinary member of our cases than any other sitting judge in curity, and it would not prevent de- community. our State. He has been a proven advo- fault. The Republican approach—de- He always steps up when asked to cate for evidence-based sentencing, and fault on the bills—is irresponsible, ex- help his community. For instance, he he has a proof-based sentencing model treme, and really senseless. By now stepped up when he was called and for driving under the influence of in- they should know that it is com- asked to be an advocate for inner-city toxicants offenders that has now be- promise, not political hostage-taking, and HIV-positive youngsters. While in come the standard in Multnomah that will set our Nation on the road to these various leadership and volunteer County. fiscal responsibility. roles, he has always come forward, not It is for all of those reasons—espe- f just to help but also to come up with cially his track record in terms of com- innovative approaches in terms of his munity service as well as those out- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME work with kids. We especially see this standing professional experiences Mr. REID. Will the Chair announce in his advocacy for at-risk youngsters starting as a public defender and teach- the business of the day. in the Job Corps Program. ing in the classroom—that I am very

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We than we are importing. This means jobs gives farmers tools to strengthen wild- have a long history in our State, as I for us in America. life habitat. I had the opportunity this think the President pro tempore of the The farm bill is a jobs bill. It is a jobs weekend, with my gracious host, the Senate is aware, of some of those who bill, a trade bill, a reform bill, a con- Senator from Mississippi, to visit a have been part of our network of dis- servation bill, and it is a kitchen table wildlife preserve program and wetlands tinguished judges, and I have every bill. Thanks to the farm bill, families preserve program, and Senator COCH- confidence Judge McShane will join all across America will sit down around RAN is responsible for those parts of the that list. a table tonight and enjoy the bounty of farm bill. We had an opportunity to go I thank Senate Judiciary Committee the world’s safest, most abundant, and out on a beautiful piece of flat land in Chairman LEAHY and Ranking Member most affordable food supply. Those who the Mississippi delta and see where GRASSLEY for advancing Judge need temporary help to feed their fami- ducks were coming back, quail were McShane’s confirmation through the lies during an economic crisis will get coming back, and habitat was begin- committee. I also wish to thank Leader help as well. This is a bill that reflects ning to flourish because of efforts to REID and Minority Leader MCCONNELL our best values as Americans. support these important resources for for bringing this nomination to the It is easy to take agriculture for the future. The farmer involved in the floor, and I look forward to the vote we granted. It is easy for many of us to property said he felt he was in partner- will have later today. forget the food we eat doesn’t come ship with the USDA and making a com- I hope my colleagues, on a bipartisan from the supermarket, as some folks mitment for his children and future basis, will vote to confirm Judge Mi- may think. The food we eat comes from generations through conservation. This chael McShane as U.S. district court the skill and the efforts of the men and is a real source of pride for us as we judge for the District of Oregon. women who work hard from sunrise to look at this 5-year farm bill. I yield the floor and note the absence sunset, day in and day out, to put food I am pleased the bill before us in- of a quorum. on our tables. Too often I believe we cludes a new historic agreement be- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- take them for granted as well. Most of tween conservation groups and com- pore. The clerk will call the roll. us don’t have to worry about how many modity groups around conservation The legislative clerk proceeded to days it has been since the last rainfall and crop insurance. These folks from call the roll. or whether it is going to freeze in May very different perspectives sat down to- Ms. STABENOW. I ask unanimous after the fruit trees are blooming. Most gether, listened to one another, and consent that the order for the quorum of us don’t have to worry about deci- worked out an agreement that will pre- call be rescinded. sions and weather conditions around serve land and water resources for gen- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the world and how they affect our live- erations to come. pore. Without objection, it is so or- lihood here at home. The farm bill helps farmers improve dered. That is why we have what we call the 1.9 million acres of land for wildlife f farm bill. We have a farm bill because habitat. Healthy wildlife habitat and farmers are in the riskiest business in clean fishable waters are not only good CONCLUSION OF MORNING the world. We saw that last year as our for our environment but they also sup- BUSINESS country was in the grip of the worst port hunting, fishing, and all the other The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- drought in generations. We saw this as great outdoor recreation which bene- pore. Morning business is now closed. ranchers had to cull their herds be- fits our economy and creates jobs. We f cause they couldn’t get enough food or just plain have fun doing it in Michi- AGRICULTURE REFORM, FOOD, water for their cattle. We saw all gan. In fact, outdoor recreation sup- AND JOBS ACT OF 2013 across the country that farmers lost ports over 6 million jobs alone. That is their crops in late spring freezes that a big deal. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- wiped out cherry and apple crops in We also continue our support for spe- pore. Under the previous order, the Michigan and other parts of the coun- cialty crops, fruits, vegetables, and Senate will proceed to the consider- try. That is why the top goal of the ag- those crops that make up about half of ation of S. 954, which the clerk will re- riculture reform bill is risk manage- the cash receipts of our country. Or- port. ment. We are reforming farm pro- ganic agriculture is a growing part of The legislative clerk read as follows: grams, ending direct payments and agriculture. We expand farmers mar- A bill (S. 954) to reauthorize agriculture other subsidies that have no relation- kets in local food hubs to encourage programs through 2018. ship to risk and instead giving farmers schools and businesses to support their The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- market-based risk management tools. local farmers by purchasing locally pore. The Senator from Michigan. That is the hallmark of this farm bill. grown food and creating more local Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I We want to make sure a farm that jobs. We expand the availability of wish to thank our majority leader, Re- has been passed on for generations fresh fruits and vegetables that are so publican leader, and all the Members doesn’t face bankruptcy because of a essential in schools and community for allowing us in the Senate to move drought or other events outside the food programs. forward today on this very important farmer’s control. We also want to make We also strengthen rural develop- bill. I want to thank my ranking mem- sure that when there is a drought we ment financing for small businesses. ber Senator THAD COCHRAN for his are conserving our precious soil and Once you get outside of the cities in friendship and his leadership. I want to water resources. When it comes to con- Michigan and all across our country, thank all of the members of the com- servation, the farm bill is risk manage- every single community in Michigan, mittee for working together to write ment for the whole country. Conserva- outside of our big cities, gets support this important legislation. Also, I want tion programs in the farm bill make for jobs through something we call to thank our staffs on both sides of the sure our soil doesn’t blow away and our rural development, financing for small aisle. We have excellent staffs who waters aren’t polluted by runoff. businesses, for water and sewer have worked together, and I know we In many parts of the country last projects, road projects, housing efforts will continue to work together as we year we had a drought that was worse for families, a whole wide variety of move this legislation through. than the Dust Bowl, but we didn’t have things we do through this economic Our bill, the Agriculture Reform, a dust bowl. We didn’t have out-of-con- arm in the USDA called rural develop- Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, is critical trol erosion, and that is because the ment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:38 May 20, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.007 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 2013 We also expand the energy title to cost. Then it goes down when things (1) in subsection (b), by inserting ‘‘and encourage support for new jobs in are going better, and it is the same for tribal’’ after ‘‘State’’ each place it appears; biobased manufacturing, which is an food assistance for families. Costs go and exciting new effort. In addition to up during bad times, as we have seen (2) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting ‘‘, trib- al,’’ after ‘‘State’’. biofuels, we now can use agricultural over the last number of years, but now (b) CONTINUING APPRAISAL OF SOIL, WATER, products and byproducts to replace pe- CBO tells us those costs are going AND RELATED RESOURCES.—Section 5 of the troleum and other chemicals in manu- down. Why? Because the economy is Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act facturing. There is a huge new oppor- getting better and people are able to go of 1977 (16 U.S.C. 2004) is amended— tunity for jobs, as well as supporting back to work. That is how it is sup- (1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ‘‘and our environment by doing these things. posed to work, and that is how it is State’’ and inserting ‘‘, State, and tribal’’; There is no doubt that the farm bill is working. (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ‘‘, tribal’’ Last year we in the Senate passed a after ‘‘State’’ each place it appears; and a jobs bill. (3) in subsection (c)— This bill also continues to focus on farm bill with strong bipartisan sup- (A) by striking ‘‘State soil’’ and inserting the issue that has taken so much of our port. We didn’t take the 16 million ‘‘State and tribal soil’’; and time this year, last year, and the year Americans who work in agriculture for (B) by striking ‘‘local’’ and inserting before, and that is cutting the deficit granted, we didn’t take our land and ‘‘local, tribal,’’. and getting our Nation’s fiscal house water resources for granted, and we (c) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PRO- back in order. We get rid of unneces- stood for families all across the coun- GRAM.—Section 6(a) of the Soil and Water sary subsidies such as the Direct Pay- try who had fallen on hard times. Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (16 U.S.C. ment Program that sends a check to Unfortunately, at that time the 2005(a)) is amended— (1) by inserting ‘‘, tribal’’ after ‘‘State’’ folks regardless of whether they are House of Representatives did not follow each place it appears; and even farming a particular crop any- our lead. They allowed the farm bill to (2) by inserting ‘‘, tribal,’’ after ‘‘private’’. more, streamlining programs to cut expire at the end of last year, which is (d) UTILIZATION OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION redtape, and cracking down on fraud why we are here again working AND DATA.—Section 9 of the Soil and Water and abuse. In fact, we eliminate over through this process. Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (16 U.S.C. 100 different programs or authoriza- I appreciate the way we have gotten 2008) is amended by inserting ‘‘, tribal’’ after tions that either were duplicating to this point in a bipartisan way. We ‘‘State’’. something else or didn’t make sense to have worked very hard to make sure Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I do anymore. I think that is the way we every part of agriculture is addressed now take the opportunity to turn to ought to be cutting spending and cre- in terms of their needs and the risk my friend, a great agricultural leader ating savings. management tools in this bill. in the Senate. Altogether, including the cuts that I thank my colleague from Mis- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- took effect already this year, we are sissippi Senator COCHRAN, who is the pore. The Senator from Mississippi. able to cut spending by about $24 bil- ranking member of our committee. He Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I am lion. That is more than double the cuts and his staff have worked diligently flattered by the kind remarks of the proposed by the Simpson-Bowles Com- and in a bipartisan way, and that has distinguished Senator from Michigan mission and last year’s Gang of Six allowed us to get to this point. So I and am pleased and honored to serve that worked on deficit reduction. And I thank him for that. with her on the Senate Agriculture want to underscore that this is four I am looking forward to working Committee. She chairs that committee times—four times—more than is re- with colleagues to pass this bill as soon with a sense of responsibility for the quired by the arbitrary across-the- as possible, and we look forward to subject matter, which is very impor- board sequestration cuts. So we in ag- working with colleagues on amend- tant to our Nation’s farmers and all riculture take a back seat to no one in ments throughout this week. consumers in America as well, but also our commitment to doing our part in I see my distinguished colleague, our to the fellow members of our com- making tough decisions and setting ranking member, is here, and I will mittee—Republicans and Democrats— priorities to reduce the deficit. turn to him in just a moment. I do who serve on the committee and who This bill represents the most signifi- want to place one amendment in order have worked together to put a bill be- cant reform of American agriculture in at this point, and then we can proceed fore the Senate that continues to au- decades, in my judgment. We are put- with our discussions. This is an amend- thorize programs of the Federal Gov- ting caps on payments to farmers and ment we have cleared on both sides on ernment that benefit landowners and closing loopholes that allowed people behalf of Senator CANTWELL. those who work to conserve the re- who were not actually farming to re- AMENDMENT NO. 919 sources of soil and water that help nur- ceive payments. We are strengthening Mr. President, I call up amendment ture our great agricultural sector that crop insurance, which we heard from No. 919. produces a bountiful amount of fruits farmers was the No. 1 risk management The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and vegetables and marketable com- tool for them. It is important we pore. The clerk will report the amend- modities that are sold in international strengthen it and protect it as we move ment. trade at competitive prices. through this process. The assistant legislative clerk read It is a great success story. I am The agriculture reform bill includes as follows: tempted to say a great American suc- disaster assistance for our ranchers The Senator from Michigan [Ms. STABE- cess story because it truly is. It is the and farmers as well who cannot receive NOW], for Ms. CANTWELL, proposes an amend- backbone of our Nation’s economy. So crop insurance—livestock owners and ment No. 919. it is serious business at the same time others in areas that cannot receive Ms. STABENOW. I ask unanimous it provides jobs, food to eat, grain to crop insurance. consent that further reading of the harvest, to export, and cotton and the We made sure our food assistance amendment be dispensed with. fibers that come from it that clothe programs are accountable, that there is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and dress millions of people in our Na- integrity in our programs, so we con- objection, it is so ordered. tion and around the world. So bringing tinue to build on the integrity that is The amendment is as follows: this bill to the floor is a point of already there by cracking down on (Purpose: To allow Indian tribes to partici- achievement, and with gratitude we abuses and misuse. We made sure our pate in certain soil and water conservation point out the leadership of the distin- changes would not remove one single programs) guished chairman. needy family. It is not about hurting At the end of subtitle F of title II, add the We have enjoyed her strong leader- folks, it is about making sure there is following: ship and her keen sense of awareness of SEC. 25lll. SOIL AND WATER RESOURCE CON- how to manage legislation such as this not abuse, and that is what we address. SERVATION. Let me say when we look at crop in- (a) CONGRESSIONAL POLICY AND DECLARA- and present it to the Senate, as she has surance, it is there for disasters for our TION OF PURPOSE.—Section 4 of the Soil and just done, and that is quite impressive. farmers, and it goes up when there are Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (16 We are very fortunate to have her serv- a lot of disasters. That is when there is U.S.C. 2003) is amended— ing in this capacity.

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We know we We did our job last year on this legis- Coverage Program will work with crop have been confronting a deficit crisis, a lation. Unfortunately, the House of insurance to provide farmers the tools fiscal policy management crisis, and Representatives didn’t, but I think this they need to manage risk—making this bill does its part. year it will when we pass overwhelm- payments only when farmers need With the authority it has over the ingly a similar bill to the one which them most. This program is market law governing the subject matter, we passed by a vote of 64 to 35 last year. oriented, relying on current data. It is have moved to eliminate direct pay- The bill saves more than $20 billion more responsive to farmers’ needs and ments to farmers, which has amounted while maintaining important invest- is more responsive to taxpayers. in the past to $40 billion. There are re- ments in conservation and nutrition, The bill reforms a number of long- forms in this legislation of the crop in- renewable energy and agricultural re- standing unjustifiable practices. For surance title. The bill recommends search, which is so important to my the first time this farm bill ends pay- adoption of reforms that limit pay- State, to rural development, to ments to landowners who have nothing ments to producers. Conservation pro- broadband, and all that farm legisla- to do with farm management. It ends grams have been streamlined in this tion can in fact do for rural develop- payments to millionaires and puts a legislation and consolidated. ment. firm cap on how much support any The committee has crafted reforms In the last 2 years the Senate has farmer can receive from the direct in the nutrition title to eliminate considered reform bills that have done farm support programs each year. This waste, fraud, and abuse in the Supple- more than any farm bill literally in 20 so-called conservation compliance pro- mental Nutrition Assistance Program. years. We have eliminated direct pay- vision reflects a landmark agreement These are big challenges, and these ments and recoupled eligibility for put forward by a number of key com- challenges have been met with a rec- crop insurance with the expectation modity and conservation interests and stakeholders. ognition that there are people who that farmers do right by the land. People who are going to receive fed- need the support of programs such as The work of Chairwoman STABENOW erally subsidized crop insurance need this—schoolchildren who are attending and Ranking Member COCHRAN in com- to show they are meeting basic con- school and getting the benefit of a re- mittee to keep that coalition together, servation requirements. Again, the linking crop insurance with conserva- duced price and, in some cases, free days of subsidies without conditions tion, was especially important. We set meals at school. This has made major and subsidies without responsibility tight limits on the amount of support contributions to the quality of work are over. It is an example of what can and the degree and level of education any individual producer can receive. happen when groups with different per- There is obviously more that can be that children are able to absorb and spectives—the commodities farmers done, but this bill takes important benefit from, and it is tied to these pro- and the conservationists—come to- strides in reforming our farm program. grams. gether to listen to each other. By re- The committee has dealt with con- It will increase efforts to improve linking crop insurance subsidies with servation, as I have mentioned, the water quality in Lake Erie—one of the good environmental practices, this bill Supplemental Nutrition Assistance five Great Lakes with the greatest makes our farm safety net more defen- Program, and throughout the bill we body of fresh water anywhere in the sible and protects our natural re- see reflected a broad bipartisan level of world. It is even perhaps more impor- sources. support and an approach that accom- tant to the State of Michigan, the As I said, this farm bill takes great modates interests represented by all chairwoman’s State, than even mine. It strides toward better, leaner, smart the members of our committee. So I will help small towns such as Bryan, farm policy, but it is also a work in think we have produced, with the lead- Bucyrus, and Bellaire make strategic process. A key difference between this ership of the chairman, a responsible economic development investments to year’s bill versus the one we passed but fair bill, and I am pleased to rec- jumpstart their local economies. last year is the inclusion of the Ad- ommend to the Senate that it should The bill continues efforts to make verse Market Payments Program—the approve the bill. It deserves our sup- sure all Americans have enough to eat AMP Program—that, to be candid, is port. and access to affordable, healthy, and something important to southern The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- fresh food. growers but not in line with what I be- pore. The Senator from Ohio. This is a forward-looking bill, and I lieve Ohioans want to see and what I Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise was pleased to support it in committee hear from Ohio farmers. today to discuss one of the most impor- and hope to work with Senate col- I worked closely with colleagues tant and significant reforms of our Na- leagues of both parties in the coming from the middle of the country to tion’s agriculture in decades. The Agri- days to make slight improvements as make sure this AMP Program is as culture Reform, Food, and JOBS Act of it moves forward. market-oriented as possible, but it was 2013, known around here as the farm The centerpiece of the bill’s deficit a battle not wholly won and something bill, is the product of months and reduction efforts is rooted in reform of I want to see modified. We cannot have months of policy discussions and late- the farm safety net. The era of direct farm programs in one part of the coun- night deliberations, with special payments made annually regardless of try become more market-oriented thanks to the chairman of the com- need is over. while others do not. mittee, Senator STABENOW from Michi- Across Ohio and the Nation we have The Agriculture Reform, Food, and gan, and the ranking member, Senator heard crop insurance is the most im- Jobs Act supports farmers but also pro- COCHRAN of Mississippi. I thank them portant tool farmers have for man- vide a lifesaving safety net to Amer- both for their good work, and also a aging risk, so this bill improves and ican families who have fallen on hard special thanks to Katharine Ferguson preserves crop insurance. We know times. The SNAP program now serves in my office for her good work on this what that meant last year, particu- 47 million Americans, more than half legislation. larly as drought hit States such as of whom are children and seniors. There is a reason people across the Ohio and, more severely, States west of Along with unemployment insurance, country—farmers and business owners, my State. SNAP is the primary form of assist- faith leaders, and county commis- Farmers have said they want a lean- ance we provide Americans who have sioners—are paying attention to this er, more efficient market-oriented fallen on tough times. Just understand legislation. It is a farm bill, it is a food farm safety net. Taxpayers deserve and be certain that many of these fam- bill, it is a nutrition bill, it is an eco- that too. Last year, Senator THUNE, a ilies are people with full-time and part-

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We would not have the work with the Senator from Arizona. levels, and the fact that for 10 years agricultural risk coverage portion and We are certainly not trying to post- most people in this country have not the yield loss coverage portion in this pone it to be the last vote. We can cer- had a raise. As costs go up, it hits the bill were it not for his work, he and tainly do it earlier rather than later, lowest income people the hardest. That Senator THUNE working together. We but we would like to have some flexi- is the biggest reason people have relied used their bill as the basis for this. bility to look at a group of amend- on food stamps. This is evidence that He has also been the champion of ments we might vote on which relate SNAP is working. As our economy is rural development. We have invest- to the same subject area. recovering, SNAP enrollment will de- ments in rural development we would I believe I can speak on behalf of the crease. not have had without his involvement, ranking member in saying we are com- More telling is that today some 50 as well as other efforts in the energy mitted to a vote on the amendment million Americans still live under the title and throughout the bill. I thank and want to work with Senator MCCAIN Federal poverty level. The number of him. We are very lucky to have him as as to a time. Americans who rely on SNAP tells me a member of the committee. Mr. MCCAIN. I thank the distin- we should not be gutting, we should The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- guished manager. not be undercutting, as a number of my pore. The Senator from Mississippi. Since I have the floor, I would like to colleagues in the House of Representa- Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I sug- make a brief statement about the tives want to do. We should not be cut- gest the absence of a quorum. amendment. I understand the objec- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ting Federal nutrition programs. What tion, and I would rely on the good of- pore. The clerk will call the roll. we should be doing is enacting better fices of the manager of the bill, as well economic policies that create jobs and The assistant legislative clerk pro- ceeded to call the roll. as the ranking member, that we would reduce inequality and enable Ameri- have a vote early on in regard to this cans to put food on the table without Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for amendment and not at the last minute assistance. when we are trying to complete the This bill cuts $4 billion from SNAP. the quorum call be rescinded. votes on the amendments to the bill. That is already $4 billion too much. I The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The amendment by Senator FEIN- appreciate the chairwoman’s efforts to pore. Without objection, it is so or- STEIN and me would eliminate tax- make that $4 billion cut as painless as dered. The Senator from Arizona. payer-subsidized crop insurance for to- possible in terms of benefits SNAP Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask bacco. The Congressional Budget Office beneficiaries receive. Again, most of unanimous consent to call up the Fein- estimates this amendment would save these—a huge number of these SNAP stein-McCain amendment No. 923 and taxpayers $333 million. Again, that is beneficiaries are in working families. A make it pending. the estimate of the Congressional huge number of them are children. A The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Budget Office. huge number of them are senior citi- pore. Is there objection? It might surprise Americans to know zens. It goes without saying that a bill Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, re- that despite efforts to end traditional with the level of the cuts to SNAP— serving the right to object, I just indi- farm subsidies for tobacco producers, some $20 billion included in the House cated to the Senator from Arizona that government handouts for tobacco lives bill—will not get my support and will while I have no objection to having a on in the form of highly subsidized crop not pass muster in the Senate. vote on his amendment, I ask that he insurance. Since 2004 we have spent While we also work to preserve not proceed with his request at this SNAP, we can make sure our nutrition more than $276 million on insurance time. We have an amendment that is subsidies for tobacco. This is in addi- programs are smarter. The farm bill pending, and we also have a number of makes important strides toward align- tion to the $10 billion financed under crop insurance amendments we want to the tobacco buyout law the Congress ing our food and our farm and our eco- do together. I will not object to voting nomic policy. Agriculture has always passed a decade ago. That law was paid on his amendment, there is no attempt for by assessments on cigarette manu- been an important engine of economic not to do that, but at this point I do growth. I said at the outset that one facturers, and it was meant to wean to- object to having his amendment as the bacco growers from farm subsidies by out of seven jobs in my State is related pending amendment. to agriculture and food. Shortening the buying out their growing quotas. Well, I ask my colleague through the Chair it turns out that Joe Camel’s nose has supply chain benefits farmers and fam- if he would be willing to work with us. ilies, meaning that the more people eat been under the tent all this time in the I will commit to having a vote on his form of these hidden crop insurance what is grown locally, the better it is amendment. This is not an attempt to for the economy, the better it is for subsidies. not vote on his amendment. The rank- As my colleagues know, crop insur- their health, and the better it is for the ing member and I have talked, and we environment. It helps keep money in ance in general has a dubious reputa- are certainly committed to voting on tion as a ‘‘safety net’’ for farmers be- the local economy and helps build the the Senator’s amendment; however, we economy, especially of rural commu- cause it largely insures against rev- would like to have an opportunity to enue loss instead of crop loss due to nities in my State and across the coun- set up how we will be voting on a series try. weather or pests. According to the Con- of amendments. gressional Research Service, taxpayers This farm bill affects every American The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- spend about $14 billion a year to sub- every day. It is a deficit reduction bill, pore. Objection is heard. it is a jobs bill, and it is a bipartisan The Senator from Arizona. sidize about 60 percent of the cost of economic relief bill. I again commend Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, if I crop insurance premiums. The Federal Chairwoman STABENOW and Ranking heard the Senator correctly, she com- Government also reimburses private Member COCHRAN for their work in mitted to a vote on this amendment, crop insurance companies for about 25 drafting this legislation. I especially correct? percent of their ‘‘administrative and appreciate the staff of individual mem- Ms. STABENOW. That is correct. operating’’ costs. bers of the committee, their staffs, for Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask We have identified eight types of to- their work. unanimous consent to engage in a col- bacco that are eligible for crop insur- I urge my colleagues to work to- loquy. ance: tobacco Maryland, tobacco flue gether and break the impasse that The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cured, tobacco fire cured, tobacco dark keeps us from making progress on this pore. Without objection, it is so or- air, tobacco cigar wrapper, tobacco legislation. dered. cigar filler, tobacco cigar binder, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:38 May 20, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.015 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3595 tobacco burley. All of these crops re- around despite the worst drought in 50, small farm, the broad public benefit of main extremely profitable even with- 60, 70 years because the crop insurance having conservation compliance out- out their old farm subsidies. worked this last year. Crop insurance weighs much of what we are hearing According to reports by the Wall covered the losses. It is a very impor- about in terms of the limits being pro- Street Journal and CNBC, tobacco is 10 tant public-private sector process and posed. In terms of the public good, we times more profitable than corn and partnership. should have crop insurance that gives most American tobacco is exported. In One of my concerns about carving it this alliance of crop insurance and con- fact, the value of American tobacco is up, having limits or removing one crop servation compliance. at a 10-year high since Congress ended over another is that we have been mov- This is a historic agreement, and I traditional tobacco subsidies. It makes ing away from a general policy of in- stand by that agreement with all of the no sense to subsidize tobacco insurance surance. Going down the road, I think Members. I believe that whether we are considering how well the free market that would have a lot of implications talking about large farmers or small system is working for tobacco pro- and farmers in general would have farmers, this is a very important pol- ducers. great concern about that. icy, and we need to have conservation I will have a longer statement on I have a tremendous amount of sym- compliance involved across the board this, Mr. President. pathy and, in fact, agreement with the in our efforts as we expand crop insur- Last year the eight separate tobacco distinguished Senator from Arizona. I ance. insurance products cost $34.7 million in sympathize with what my colleague We will have a lot of discussion and a taxpayer subsidies. The USDA—De- was saying about tobacco as far as the lot of debate on this issue. I think it is partment of Agriculture—data shows harm to health and so on. When we very tempting to look at one particular that more than $276 million in tax- look overall at crop insurance, the crop—certainly a crop that has a lot of payer subsidies has been spent on this good news is that less than 1 percent of health risks related to it and that we tobacco subsidy program since 2004. that whole program—I think substan- have a lot of concerns about in other According to the Centers for Disease tially less than 1 percent—covers to- venues—and say let’s just eliminate Control and Prevention, cigarette bacco, so that is a good thing. one crop. smoking adds $96 billion to domestic The larger question for farmers and The challenge with that, of course, is health care expenses and costs the all of us across the country is, Are we as a policy for insurance, there will be American economy $97 billion in loss going to make a commitment broadly deep opposition and concern coming productivity annually. Secondhand to the No. 1 risk management tool for from agriculture—from farmers, large smoke adds another $10 billion in them? Are we going to make sure that and small, across the country—about health care costs and lost productivity. as we say we are not going to do sub- starting down that road no matter how Clearly, we should be doing nothing sidies anymore, we listen to what they noble the cause in terms of the concern to subsidize production of tobacco. I are saying about having a crop insur- about the risks of that particular crop. am not saying we should ban the ance system? So we look forward to more discussion, growth of tobacco in America; that is a There are parallels between that and but I think it is very important to put decision farmers and the market make. flood insurance. So as people are pro- a broad lens on this. We have moved But for us to continue to subsidize posing various limits on crop insur- away from subsidies that come regard- when these enormous costs are borne ance, I think it is important to ask less of good times or bad, whether they by the American people in terms of our would we put that on other types of in- are needed or not, and have moved to a health and our economy—it is time we surance, such as flood insurance risks system where we are asking farmers to ended it. or other things. Insurance deals with put some skin in the game. We are say- I thank the distinguished manager risks, and it is more about encouraging ing: You have to get crop insurance; and ranking member for their commit- farmers to have a stake in the game you have to be a part of paying for it, ment to having an up-or-down vote on and to be able to cover part of that risk and you don’t get any help unless there this amendment. with their own dollars rather than is a disaster; there is no payout unless I yield the floor and suggest the ab- other types of policies we have debated there is a disaster. As we move to that sence of a quorum. about subsidies. broad cornerstone, I hope we can keep The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- As we go forward, there will be a lot that in place and not see efforts that pore. The clerk will call the roll. of different discussions about crop in- will weaken it around the edges. The assistant legislative clerk pro- surance, and I would ask colleagues to Mr. President, I suggest the absence ceeded to call the roll. join with us in resisting efforts to of a quorum. Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I ask eliminate or limit what is a public-pri- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- unanimous consent that the order for vate insurance system that is, frankly, pore. The clerk will call the roll. the quorum call be rescinded. working very well. The bill clerk proceeded to call the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- We are so proud that all of the farm roll. pore. Without objection, it is so or- organizations and commodity groups— Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- dered. just about all of them—come together dent, I ask unanimous consent that the Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I to work with the conservation groups order for the quorum call be rescinded. would like to take a moment this and environmentalists. They say that The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. afternoon to talk about the importance together they are going to both sup- GILLIBRAND). Without objection, it is so of crop insurance as a risk manage- port an insurance model—a risk man- ordered. ment tool. I think we will probably agement model broadly as a matter of Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- have a lot of discussion on the floor policy for agriculture—and they are dent, I further ask unanimous consent about crop insurance, but, as I said, as also going to support linking that to to speak for perhaps as long as but a matter of policy, we are moving away conservation packages. So as a farmer probably shorter than 20 minutes as in from direct subsidies. We certainly receives that partnership—the piece we morning business. have not subsidized tobacco growers for kick in—with that brings a commit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a long time, and I would not support ment for conservation practices for our objection, it is so ordered. doing that. land, our soil, our water, and so on. CLIMATE CHANGE In general, we are moving away from This is very important. This was not Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- that into an insurance model where the the case in the last farm bill or the dent, every week that we are here, I cost is shared between the Federal farm bill before. We have not seen that try to remind the body of the damage Government and growers. We want as kind of link, and now they have come carbon pollution is doing to our atmos- many growers as possible to purchase together and said they support crop in- phere and oceans, try to awaken us to crop insurance rather than have a dis- surance broadly as an insurance model our duty. I have done it more than 30 aster and then want us to pass a dis- without limits that have been proposed times now. I have tried to kick out the aster assistance bill. I might add that by various people. In return for that, underpinnings of any argument that we didn’t have to do that this last time whether it is a very large farm or a the deniers could stand on.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:02 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.016 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 2013 I have kicked out the scientific so- hit 400 parts per million and climbing. in the balance, took sides with the called denial argument, which actually You really want to be on the side of scam. properly belongs in the category of ‘‘nothing is going on here’’? Really? If that is the state of play for young falsehood, not argument. I have kicked Have you noticed the floods and voters as they come of age, why would out the economic denial argument, wildfires and droughts and superstorms those young people ever trust the Re- pointing out that in a proper market, and tornadoes and blizzards and tem- publican Party on anything else ever the costs of carbon must be in the price perature records? Have you noticed again? of carbon. I even tried to kick out the those warming, rising seas? Have you Speaking of taking sides, have you religious denial argument, showing noticed species invading new terri- noticed who is left on your side? The that the belief that God will just tidy tories and miles of dead pine forests in Koch brothers, billionaire polluters; up after us, however stupidly we be- the Rockies and Arctic sea ice dis- the big oil companies, the biggest pol- have, runs counter to history and appearing? luters in the world; the coal barons counter to Biblical text. Do you understand that carbon in the with their legacy of pollution, strip So today let’s take a crack at the po- atmosphere gets absorbed by the sea mining, mountaintop removal, and litical argument. How wise is it for the and that is a law of science and is not safety violations that kill their miners. Republican Party to wed itself to the debatable? Do you understand that be- That is a fine cast to be surrounded by. deniers and proclaim that climate cause they are absorbing the carbon, But wait, you say, there is more. change is a hoax? the oceans are getting more acidic—30 There is the Heartland Institute, and Make no mistake, that is the Repub- percent more acidic already and climb- the Institute for Energy Research, and lican position. The consensus Repub- ing? the American Enterprise Institute, the lican position and the default Repub- Do you understand that is a measure- American Legislative Exchange Coun- lican position is that climate change is ment, not a theory? It is one thing to cil, and the Heritage Foundation. a hoax. It has been said right on this be the party that stands against There are many organizations. Right. floor and in committees and, as far as science. Are you really also going to be Like the heads of Hydra, they may I know, not one Republican Senator the party that stands against measure- look like many, but, as you know, in has stood afterwards in this Chamber ment? Do you know the measurement reality, it is all the same beast. It is all to say: Wait a minute. Not so fast. is showing the oceans are not just be- the same scheme. It is all the same That is actually not the case. Any Re- coming more acidic, they are becoming money behind the scheme. You can publican Senator who disagrees, please, more acidic at the fastest rate recorded name those front organizations and come to the floor and articulate a Re- in a geologic record of 50 million years? many more, but none of it is real. They publican position other than that cli- Have you not heard about the coral are all part of the same cheesy vaude- mate change is a hoax. reefs, those incubators of our oceans, ville show put on by the big polluters. This Chamber looks relatively bleaching out and dying off, with al- Do you, I ask my Republican friends, empty, but on C–SPAN lots of people most 20 percent gone already world- want to lash yourself to that oper- are watching, and lots of Republicans wide? If you are a denier, look around. ation, to go down with that ship? The are watching. Yet not one Republican, Do you think the news is getting better great Republican Party, the party of over all 30 speeches, has ever gotten for you? Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roo- back to me, even quietly on the side, to Let me ask my Republican friends, sevelt, branding itself as the one that say: You know what. This is really get- what is your best bet on whether this gave it all to protect a gang of schem- ting serious. Let’s see if we can work climate and oceans problem gets better ing polluters? That is where you are on this together. or worse in the next 20 or 40 years? Se- headed. An iron curtain of denial has fallen riously. Your party’s reputation is on Look who is on the other side on around the Republican Party. So let the line here. All the chips. Tell me record against you seeing through that me respectfully ask my Republican col- how you are going to bet. Do you want nonsense. How about the Joint Chiefs leagues: What are you thinking? How to bet the reputation of the Republican of Staff, our military leaders? How do you imagine this ends? Party that suddenly this is all going to about the U.S. Conference of Catholic More than 95 percent of climate sci- magically start getting better? Be- Bishops? How about NASA? NASA is entists are convinced that human car- cause that is what you are doing right driving a vehicle as big as an SUV bon pollution is causing massive and now. around on the surface of Mars right unprecedented changes to our atmos- Let me ask you this: What are the now. They sent it there. To Mars. They phere and oceans. You want to go with young people of today going to think landed it there safely. Now they are the 5 percent, and you think that is when they are 37 or 57 and it is worse, driving it around on Mars. Do you going to be a winning strategy? maybe a lot worse? What are they think those scientists might know Moreover, it turns out that a lot of going to think about the Republican what they are talking about? How those 5 percenters are on the payroll of Party then, that you took the 5-per- about every legitimate American sci- the polluters. You know that. It is pub- cent bet with their futures; that you entific professional society, about 30 lic knowledge. Some of those payroll went with the polluters over the sci- strong? How about major American scientists are the same people who de- entists? Young people are already out corporations such as Walmart, Ford, nied acid rain, who denied the dangers there asking their universities to di- Apple, Coca-Cola? How about global in- of tobacco. vest from coal, as they divested from surance and reinsurance businesses You still like those odds? Those are the evils of apartheid and the dangers such as Lloyds of London and Munich the folks to whom you really want to of tobacco. Good luck with the youth Re, whose businesses depend on accu- hitch your Republican wagons? You vote when you lock in with the coal rate risk models? have to know they are not telling the merchants. By the way, the youth vote Indeed, today, Frank Nutter, the truth. So where does this go? What is grows. It grows up and it sticks around. president of the Reinsurance Associa- the endgame? How is it going to look for the Re- tion of America, is reported as saying: Our planet has had a run of at least publican Party when the historical Insurance is heavily dependent on sci- 800,000 years, with levels of carbon di- records show, because facts have a entific thought. It is not as amenable to po- oxide in the atmosphere between 170 funny way of coming out, that the liticized scientific thought. and 300 parts per million. That is meas- campaign to fool the public on climate So I ask my Republican friends, urement not theory—800,000 years. change was as phony and dishonest as whose side do you like in this? In this Homo sapiens have only been around the campaign to fool the public on acid corner, the Joint Chiefs, the bishops, for about 200,000 years, so that 800,000 rain and the campaign to fool the pub- Walmart, Ford, Apple, Coke, NASA, 30 years—8,000 centuries—takes us back a lic on tobacco, when the historical top scientific organizations, the top in- ways. Madam President, 800,000 years, record discloses that 5 percent wasn’t surers and reinsurers, and, by the way, between 170 and 300 parts per million, even real, and was actually a scam paid several thousand legitimate others. In and in just the last 50 years, we have for by the polluters? You, your great that corner, the polluting industry and blown out of that range and have now party, with young American’s futures a screen of sketchy organizations they

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:02 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.025 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3597 fund. Let’s be serious. Do you want to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under bet the reputation of the Republican objection, it is so ordered. the previous order, there will be 30 Party that the polluters are the ones Ms. STABENOW. Before we move on minutes of debate equally divided in we should count on here? Because that to other business this evening in the the usual form. is what you are doing. For what? To Senate, I would like to encourage all of The Senator from Connecticut. protect market share for the polluters. our Senators to submit whatever GUN VIOLENCE That is your upside. The reputation of amendments they have so we can begin Mr. MURPHY. Madam President, it the party hangs in the balance and to work through them. We want to has now been almost 6 months since your upside is market share for pol- work diligently through the amend- the horrible shooting in my State of luters. ments and be able to move, obviously, Connecticut at Sandy Hook Elemen- Look, I am willing to do a carbon as quickly as possible within reason to tary where 20 6- and 7-year-old children pollution fee that sets the market in be able to put together votes. We would lost their lives, and another 6 adults, balance and returns every single dollar ask all of our colleagues, if they do who were protecting them, perished as to the American people. No new agen- have amendments, to let us know what well. cies; no new taxes; no bigger govern- they are and to file them as soon as We all believed we were going to do ment; every dollar back; a balanced possible so we can begin working on something about it here on the floor of market with the costs included in the those amendments. the Senate. We thought we were going price the way they are supposed to be, I believe Senator COCHRAN and I are to come to our senses and finally real- which will make better energy choices, both in agreement. We are anxious to ize it is in part the laws of this Nation increase jobs, and prevent pollution. get going and are looking forward to that allow for this kind of senseless Yes, that does mean less market working with colleagues to vote on and killing, whether it be in mass numbers share for the polluters as new tech- dispose of amendments. in places such as Sandy Hook or Au- nologies emerge—that is actually the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- rora or Tucson or at the Sikh temple in point—but every single dollar back in ator from Mississippi. the State of the Presiding Officer or in Americans’ pockets. By the way, three- Mr. COCHRAN. I am pleased to join just the everyday, average gun violence quarters of the American people be- the distinguished chairman. that has become background noise to lieve climate change is real and that I urge Senators who do have amend- this Nation. we need to do something about it. ments to come to the floor and offer It is not just about bad people doing You may have a question for me: those amendments so we can proceed bad things; it is also about the laws of Why do you care? Why do you, SHEL- to complete action on this bill in a rea- this Nation that have allowed for this DON WHITEHOUSE, Democrat of Rhode sonable amount of time. We don’t want to happen because we don’t have back- Island, care if we Republicans run off to cut everybody off. Everybody has a ground checks on every gun purchase the climate cliff like a bunch of prover- right to be heard on whatever subject so that criminals do not get guns. We bial lemmings and disgrace ourselves? they wish to bring before the Senate. still allow for dangerous military-style I will tell you why. We are stuck in We do have some Senators whom we weapons, such as the AR–15 and 100- this together. We are stuck in this to- know have amendments that are rel- round drums of ammunition to be car- gether. evant to the issue before us. We are ried on the streets of this country. We When cyclones tear up Oklahoma, hopeful we can consider all of them and don’t even have a Federal law saying it hurricanes swamp Alabama, and give them the kind of attention they is illegal to traffic in guns, taking wildfires scorch Texas, you come to us, deserve. them out of gun shows and gun stores the rest of the country, for billions of Ms. STABENOW. I suggest the ab- and then going out and selling them on dollars to recover. The damage your sence of a quorum. the streets as straw purchasers to peo- polluters and deniers are doing doesn’t The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. ple who shouldn’t have bought them in just hit Oklahoma, Alabama, and BALDWIN). The clerk will call the roll. the first place. We had 55 votes in the Texas; it hits Rhode Island with floods The legislative clerk proceeded to Senate to do something about that, but and storms, it hits Oregon with acidi- call the roll. we didn’t have 60 votes, which is the fied seas, and it hits Montana with Mr. MURPHY. Madam President, I law of the land here these days. dying forests. Like it or not, we are in ask unanimous consent that the order I have promised to come down here this together. You drag America with for the quorum call be rescinded. every week and do something rather you to your fate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without simple, which is to tell the stories of I want this future: I want a Repub- objection, it is so ordered. the dozens of people who are killed lican Party that has returned to its f every single day by guns, because it is senses, is strong, and is a worthy ad- their stories that will eventually move versary in a strong America that has EXECUTIVE SESSION this place to action. I know this place done right by its people and the world. has enough empathy, enough compas- That is what I want. I don’t want this sion to not be so callous as to allow NOMINATION OF SHERI POLSTER future. I don’t want a Republican month after month to go by and do CHAPPELL TO BE UNITED Party disgraced, that lets its extrem- nothing about the 4,243 people, as of STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR ists run it off the cliff. I don’t want today, since Newtown who have died in THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLOR- America suffering from grave, eco- this country at the hands of gun vio- nomic, environmental, and diplomatic IDA lence. damage because we failed, because we Let me cite that number again. Since didn’t wake up and do our duty for our NOMINATION OF MICHAEL J. the massacre at Sandy Hook, where 28 people, and because we didn’t lead the MCSHANE TO BE UNITED STATES people died, including the gunman and world. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DIS- his mother, 4,243 people have died due I do not want that future, but that is TRICT OF OREGON to gun violence. where we are headed. I will keep reach- I want to spend the next couple of ing out and calling out, ever hopeful The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under minutes before we get back to the de- you will wake up before it is too late, the previous order, the Senate will pro- bate on these nominations telling the both for you and for the rest of us. ceed to executive session to consider stories of a few of these people. I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- the following nominations, which the On May 15, 2013, about a week ago, sence of a quorum. clerk will report. five different people were shot in De- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The legislative clerk read the nomi- troit. Halfway through May and there clerk will call the roll. nations of Sheri Polster Chappell, of have been 73 shootings in Detroit, MI. The legislative clerk proceeded to Florida, to be United States District Ten people have been killed, with 8 of call the roll. Judge for the Middle District of Flor- the shooting victims being 17 years old Ms. STABENOW. I ask unanimous ida, and Michael J. McShane, of Or- or younger. consent that the order for the quorum egon, to be United States District On that day, May 15, five people were call be rescinded. Judge for the District of Oregon. shot. A 24-year-old man opened fire

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:02 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.026 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 2013 after a pretty simple verbal altercation ily’s gas station to provide for his fam- these judicial vacancies across the Na- on the street. What happened, appar- ily. His hard work as a small business- tion. In the past we have had qualified ently, was that one parent of one child man paid off and he acquired eight sta- consensus judicial nominees who would told the other kids to go home for some tions by the end of his career. His at- be confirmed in weeks, if not in days. reason. Something had happened at tempts to thwart the gunman with a Unfortunately, even the judicial nomi- their house. That youth returned to small dull knife gave the group of nees who have the support of both Sen- the house with some of his family women, including his mother, a chance ators from the State—and sometimes, members, including the 24-year-old to escape. as is the case of Florida where we have man who got so upset over this simple Suveg Singh Khattra, a former dairy the Republican Senator, Senator altercation about a mom asking some farmer in northern India, came to the RUBIO, and myself, the Democratic kids to leave her house that he opened United States for a better life. He was Senator—we are still finding the judges fire, killing Allmeter Walls and wound- a humble and loving man who was a are being held up. We are experiencing ing the others. constant presence at the temple. He waiting months for an up-or-down vote It was a pretty bloody 24-hour period was a man of habit, waking every only to then have them confirmed in Detroit, where 12 people were shot morning at 4:30 a.m. to watch a live overwhelmingly. on that day from 6 a.m. on Wednesday broadcast from India and engage in Mr. LEAHY. Will the Senator yield until 6 a.m. on Thursday. There were 73 readings from the holy book. He died at on that point? shootings halfway through May in 1 84. Mr. NELSON. Of course, I yield to city alone. Prakash Singh was a pious man with the distinguished chairman of the com- On May 15 as well, Newark police a great sense of humor. He stayed in mittee. said that an 18-year-old high school the priest quarters in the temple, and Mr. LEAHY. I would say to my dear student, a senior, at Weequahic High was excited about the fact he was friend, the senior Senator from Flor- School in Newark, NJ, was killed. He about to get an apartment outside the ida, I share his frustration. We put had signed himself out of school be- temple. They were due to move into these judges through the Senate Judi- cause he wasn’t feeling well, and he their new home at the end of August, a ciary Committee often with a unani- was shot. few weeks after he was killed. mous vote and then they wait here Councilman Ras Baraka, who is also Then the two brothers, Ranjit and months and months to get a vote on the principal of another high school, Sita Singh. They were brothers and the floor. As the distinguished Senator said: ‘‘We are outgunned and Sikh priests who left their families be- from Florida noted, that vote is then outmanned here on the street.’’ There hind to move to Oak Creek for a better virtually unanimous. are so many guns on the streets of life. Ranjit was the more outgoing of This effort where if somebody is nom- Newark that principals and law en- the two. His responsibility was to take inated by President Obama they must forcement feel outgunned and care of every visitor who came through be blocked, even if it is somebody ev- outmanned. those doors. But his younger brother eryone supports, is totally unfair to Of the young student who was killed, Sita was just as fun loving and would the President, it is completely unfair one of his friends said: ‘‘He was a good wake up every morning at 5 a.m. to to the country, but it is devastating to kid. When he was little, we used to read the Sikh holy book. His specialty the judiciary because good men and play pool and video games around was to make sure everyone who walked women are not going to be willing to here.’’ into that temple had enough to eat. take nominations or appointments to In Bridgeport, CT, just before sunrise All perished at that Sikh temple. be a Federal judge if they think they on Mother’s Day, police found 22-year- These things are going to happen are going to wait month after month old Robert Rivera dead in his car from again. There is going to be another after month or even a year before they perhaps a dozen bullet wounds. ‘‘He mass atrocity. And there will continue go on the bench. was one in a million,’’ a friend said. to be these shootings in Detroit and I appreciate the statement of the dis- ‘‘No one will ever be like him.’’ Chino Bridgeport and Newark if we don’t do tinguished senior Senator from Florida was his nickname. He was a good kid. something about it on this floor. I and I share his frustration. His friend said, ‘‘The good die young know we have important business, Mr. NELSON. I thank the chairman here.’’ He was 22 years old and was whether it be the farm bill this week or of the Judiciary Committee. A good ex- killed in a spray of bullets in his car in our hopeful attempt at passing immi- ample—this isn’t even a Federal dis- Bridgeport, CT. gration reform, but as soon as that is trict judge, this is court of appeals—we These are the ones we don’t hear that done, hopefully, we will get to come confirmed the judge 94 to 5, when we fi- much about because they are in the back to this issue of gun violence, be- nally got a vote. That was Judge local papers. But we know there are cause if we don’t these everyday urban Adalberto Jordan, the first Cuban- also these mass killings as well, and stories will mount and there will be an- American-born judge, from Miami, to before I yield the floor, I want to talk other mass shooting somewhere across serve on the U.S. court of appeals. The about a handful of victims from the this country. Eleventh Circuit is one of the busiest State of the Presiding Officer who were Madam President, I yield the floor. circuits in the country. It encompasses killed at a Sikh temple when someone The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Southeastern United States. He walked in, in August 2012, and opened ator from Florida. was unanimously reported out of the fire, because people should know who Mr. NELSON. Madam President, I Judiciary Committee, but he was these victims are as well. There are would say to my colleague from Con- blocked by a filibuster of judicial victims of everyday gun violence, but necticut: Amen. nominees after 4 months of waiting on we have had a string of mass shootings And I would say to my colleague the Executive Calendar. in this country which will not end from Oregon: Thank you for your cour- Obviously, with a vote of 94 to 5, he until we do something about it. tesy in letting me go ahead, in light of was eminently qualified. He was not Paramjit Kaur lived for her children. the fact we have a Federal judge com- controversial. He had the support of She spent 11 hours a day, 6 days a week ing up for a vote at 5:30. Senator RUBIO and myself, a unani- in production at a medical devices firm I am very grateful to the Judiciary mous vote in the Judiciary Committee. in order to provide for her children. Committee—to both the Democrats Yet his nomination was filibustered. She was praying inside the temple and the Republicans—in allowing us to In addition, highly qualified district when she learned of the active shooter vote, and I urgently implore we con- court judge nominees are facing the outside the temple. Instead of being firm Judge Sheri Polster Chappell to same partisan delays. Obviously, these afraid, she showed great courage, the United States District Court for nominees ought to get confirmed with- bowed down and prayed one last time the Middle District of Florida. out the needless obstacles, facing po- before she was shot. While I rise to speak in favor of tential cloture motions, just to receive Satwant Singh Kaleka was the found- Judge Chappell, I want to express my an up-or-down vote. I am told the ma- er and president of that Sikh temple. concern for the growing partisanship jority leader has had to file cloture on He worked 18 hours a day at his fam- that is dragging down our efforts to fill as many as 20 of the Federal district

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:02 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.029 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3599 court nominees since 2009. It is an indi- Mr. LEAHY. Today the Senate will pace we set for President Bush’s circuit cation that we are clearly going in the finally be allowed to vote on the nomi- and district nominees, and vacancies wrong direction in this Senate. nations of Judge Sheri Chappell and remain nearly twice as high as they I will give one other example. Here Judge Michael McShane. For Judge were at this point during President the judge we are about to confirm—and Chappell in particular, this day is long Bush’s second term. For all their self- before the chairman came in I thanked overdue. She was nominated almost a congratulatory statements they cannot him profusely, and the Republicans on year ago, and was one of the 11 nomi- refute the following: We are not even the Judiciary Committee, for bringing nees who Senate Republicans refused keeping up with attrition. Vacancies Judge Chappell up for a vote today. to vote on before the end of the last have increased, not decreased, since There is no controversy over Judge Congress. They delayed her confirma- the start of this year. President Chappell. She has the support of Sen- tion even though she had the support of Obama’s judicial nominees have faced ator RUBIO and myself. She was voted every single Republican on the Judici- unprecedented delays and obstruction out of the Judiciary Committee twice ary Committee, and the bipartisan sup- by Senate Republicans. We have yet to unanimously. It is a judicial vacancy port of her home state Senators, Sen- finish the work that could and should emergency declared in the Middle Dis- ator NELSON and Senator RUBIO. They have been completed last year. There trict of Florida. delayed her confirmation even though are still a dozen judicial nominees She is waiting. Today is the 329th she is nominated to fill a judicial emer- being denied confirmation. day. gency vacancy that has been vacant for A recent report by the nonpartisan She was originally nominated during over 400 days. When I say that Presi- Congressional Research Service com- the 112th Congress, but it has taken 329 dent Obama’s qualified, consensus pares the whole of President Obama’s days to get us to this point today. nominees have faced unprecedented first term to the whole of President Judge Chappell earned her Bachelor levels of delay and obstruction, this is Bush’s first term, and the contrast of Arts degree at the University of Wis- precisely what I have been talking could not be more clear. The median consin and her juris doctor at Nova about. Senate floor wait time for President Southeastern University. Judge Chap- Even the Wall Street Journal has Obama’s district nominees was 5 times pell is serving as a United States Mag- taken notice. In an article last week, longer than for President Bush’s. Presi- istrate Judge for the Middle District of Gerald Seib wrote that the obstruction dent Obama’s circuit nominees faced Florida, where she has been since 2003. even of consensus district court nomi- even longer delays, and their median Prior to which she served as a county nees is an example of ‘‘the Senate’s in- court judge in the Twentieth Judicial wait time was 7.3 times longer than for ability to pull out of partisan ruts and Circuit of Florida and she began her President Bush’s circuit nominees. The get beyond an epidemic of filibusters.’’ legal career as prosecutor in Fort comparison is even worse if we look While only a few years ago Senate Re- Myers. Judge Chappell has also been an just at nominees who were reported publicans insisted that filibusters of ju- active member of the community. She and confirmed unanimously. President dicial nominees were unconstitutional, has served on the Florida Prosecuting Bush’s unanimously confirmed circuit or that they should be reserved for ‘‘ex- Attorneys Association, the Domestic nominees had a median wait time of traordinary circumstances,’’ this arti- Violence Task Force, and the truancy just 14 days. Compare that to the 130.5 cle notes that they ‘‘decided in recent board. Judge Chappell is a true public days for President Obama’s unanimous years that it is acceptable to mount servant and she will make a fine dis- nominees. That is more than 9 times trict court judge. filibusters not only in exceptional longer. Even the nonpartisan CRS calls As of May 20, 2013, according to the cases but to stop even the most routine this a ‘‘notable change.’’ There is no United States Administrative Office of business.’’ I ask unanimous consent good reason for such unprecedented the Courts, there are 34 judicial emer- that this article be printed in the delays, but those are the facts. gency vacancies across this Nation. RECORD at the conclusion of my state- The confirmations in the last few Florida is home to four empty bench- ment. months do not change the reality of es—two in the middle district of Flor- Senate Republicans claim that they what has happened over the last four ida and two in the southern district of have blocked only two of President years. If a baseball player goes 0-for-9, Florida. In total there are 84 judicial Obama’s nominees, but they are not and then gets a hit, we do not say he is vacancies waiting to be filled and 28 being fair in that characterization. an all-star because he is batting 1.000 nominees stuck in the pipeline waiting They blocked nominees like Robert in his last at bat. We recognize that he for confirmation. These delays in fill- Chatigny and Louis Butler by refusing is just 1-for-10, and not a very good hit- ing vacancies mean that courts are to allow the Senate to vote on them. ter. overburdened. It also means that our They blocked nominees like Victoria So while I welcome the confirma- citizens are seeing their day in court Nourse, Arvo Mikkanen, and Elissa tions this year, I note both that 13 of delayed. Cadish by refusing to return blue slips. the 17 could and should have been con- The public is concerned as these They even blocked Steve Six by re- firmed last year and that there are an- delays are further exacerbating the scinding the blue slips after the nomi- other dozen nominees pending before problem facing the courts. In fact, nee had already had a hearing. This re- the Senate, including two who also these delays are a scathing indictment minds me of the way they pocket fili- could have been confirmed last year. of the lack of cooperation and growing bustered dozens of President Clinton’s We can and must do more for Ameri- partisan nature of process for con- nominees. While as Chairman I have cans who look to our courts for justice. firming judicial nominations. These protected the rights of home State They deserve better than long delays delays undermine the public trust and Senators, that right does not extend to and empty courtrooms. With 10 percent are illustrative of the stranglehold allowing them to shirk responsibility of our Federal bench vacant, and a that partisanship has on Washington for it. In all, President Obama has had backlog of nominees on the Senate Ex- and on the rest of the country. a significantly lower percentage of his ecutive Calendar, it is clear that the We cannot have that. It is time to circuit and district nominees con- Senate is not doing what it should on confirm Judge Polster Chappell and firmed at this point in his time in of- nominations. move with purpose on the rest of these fice than President Bush did at the It is also ridiculous to complain that nominations so we can get our courts same point in his presidency. the Senate does not have nominees fully staffed and the judicial system Senate Republicans who take such when Mark Barnett, Claire Kelly, Sheri working how it is supposed to. pride in the number of nominees being Chappell, Michael McShane, Nitza I again thank the Judiciary Com- confirmed this year ignore how many, Quinones Alejandro, Luis Restrepo, mittee for bringing up Judge Chappell, like Judge Chappell, were needlessly Jeffrey Schmehl, Kenneth Gonzales, but it cannot keep going on like this. I delayed from confirmation last year Gregory Phillips, Sri Srinivasan, Ray hope we are going to see some reform and what they have done during the Chen, and Jennifer Dorsey are awaiting and movement quickly. last 4 years. That is why even after the confirmation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 17 confirmations this year, we remain In addition, Senate Republicans need ator from Vermont. nearly 20 confirmations behind the to take responsibility for not working

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Circuit in was interested to hear one Senate Re- dle District of Florida, where she has Washington—have been unfilled since 2005. publican argue that if Senators do not been serving since 2003 as a Federal There is no current nominee for either get recommendations in ‘‘expeditiously Magistrate Judge. Prior to her appoint- seat, not since President Barack Obama’s enough,’’ the President ‘‘has the pre- ment to the Federal bench, she worked choice for the D.C. slot gave up in frustra- rogative to nominate someone and as a Lee County Court Judge, as an As- tion after Republican filibusters put her then we have the responsibility to act sistant State Attorney in the Twen- nomination in limbo for 21⁄2 years. on it.’’ Before President Obama had The Obama administration must shoulder tieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, where some blame for this predicament. It has been made a single judicial nomination, all she was the first female county office slower than its predecessors to vet and nomi- Senate Republicans sent him a letter head, and as an instructor at the nate judicial candidates. threatening to filibuster his nominees Southwest Florida Criminal Justice But the lion’s share of the blame lies with if he did not consult Republican home Academy. Judge Chappell was reported the Senate, a body that’s becoming an em- state Senators. So the recent state- unanimously last year and again 2 barrassment to itself and that increasingly ment was either a complete reversal in months ago. The Middle District of infects the rest of government with its paral- position, or baiting a trap to then ysis. Florida has a second judicial emer- Traditionally, the first step in the process block any nominees the President gency vacancy, and it is unfortunate of picking federal judicial nominees is for sends to us. that the Senate is not being allowed to senators to recommend to the White House Some Republican Senators have been consider the nominee to that seat, as candidates to fill vacancies in their home willing to work with the President to well. Judge Brian Davis received unani- states; the process slows when home-state find nominees in their States. We re- mously the ABA Standing Committee senators of different parties can’t agree. cently received nominations for dis- on the Federal Judiciary’s highest rat- Senators then can quietly decline to en- trict court vacancies in Alabama and ing of ‘‘well qualified,’’ and was re- dorse a nominee, or put an unpublicized ‘‘hold’’ on nominees they disapprove of, or Tennessee, and I hope to schedule those ported favorably almost 1 year ago. nominees for hearings soon. In Penn- can stop a nomination by simply threatening Judge Michael McShane is nomi- a filibuster. sylvania, the Republican Senator is nated to a judicial emergency vacancy In today’s partisan environment, all those now working with Senator CASEY to on the U.S. District Court for the Dis- tactics are at work. find nominees that they both support. trict of Oregon. Currently a Circuit ‘‘There always was a bit of back and forth In fact, three such nominees are pend- Court Judge on the Multnomah County between the parties on nominations gen- ing before the Senate now, and they Circuit Court, Judge McShane has erally, and judicial nominations specifi- would fill three of the six current va- served as a State court judge for over cally,’’ says Caroline Fredrickson, a former cancies in the Eastern District of Senate aide and now president of the Amer- 15 years. He previously served as a Cir- ican Constitution Society, a left-leaning or- Pennsylvania. The nominees have been cuit Judge Pro Tem on the Multnomah ganization that tracks judicial nominations. pending before the Senate for over 2 County Circuit Court. Prior to becom- ‘‘But it’s become so extreme that I think we months after being reported unani- ing a judge, Judge McShane spent his are in a completely different situation now.’’ mously, and I hope Senate Republicans entire 9-year legal career as a trial at- This problem persists even though the Sen- will allow us to complete action on torney in the Metropolitan Public De- ate has confirmed more than a dozen judges them before the Memorial Day recess. fender’s Office in Portland, OR. Judge in the past couple of months. That progress has served mostly to keep the number of va- I remain deeply concerned about the McShane has the support of his home impact of sequestration on our Federal cancies below 100; judges still aren’t being State Senators, Senator WYDEN and confirmed fast enough to keep up with the courts and our legal system. After 4 Senator MERKLEY, and was reported rate of attrition as older judges retire. years in which Senate Republicans unanimously by the Judiciary Com- In recent days, more attention has been de- have forced our courts to operate mittee over 2 months ago. voted to the Senate’s unwillingness to con- shorthanded, with 10 percent or more Senate Republicans have a long way firm Obama administration nominations for of judgeships vacant, these harsh to go to match the record of coopera- senior executive-branch positions, including spending cuts are the last thing we tion on consensus nominees that Sen- Thomas Perez as labor secretary and Gina should be doing. I continue to hear ate Democrats established during the McCarthy as Environmental Protection from judges and other members of the Agency administrator. Republican senators Bush administration. After today’s have buried the nominees with written ques- legal community about the damage of votes, 10 more judicial nominees re- tions and refused to show up for committee sequestration. main pending, and all but one were re- votes on them. The Judicial Conference, whose pre- ported unanimously. All Senate Demo- Yet the backlog of judicial vacancies is a siding officer is Chief Justice Roberts, crats are ready to vote on each of them more long-standing problem and a better il- wrote last week to request emergency to allow them to get to work for the lustration of the Senate’s inability to pull funding for fiscal 2013 in order to ‘‘ad- American people. We can make real out of partisan ruts and get beyond an epi- demic of filibusters. dress critical needs resulting from se- progress for our Federal courts and the questration cuts.’’ These indiscrimi- Both parties know that, while cabinet sec- American people if Senate Republicans retaries come and go, federal judges stay on nate cuts have left our Federal judici- are willing to join us. the scene for years, even decades. So the ary ‘‘confronting an unprecedented fis- There being no objection, the mate- party out of power is reluctant to let a presi- cal crisis that could seriously com- rial was ordered to be printed in the dent fill the judiciary with nominees of his promise the Constitutional mission of RECORD, as follows: political persuasion, if leaving the positions the United States courts.’’ Members of [From the Wall Street Journal, May 14, 2013] unfilled creates at least the chance that the opposition party will be able to put a judge the bar have written in support of this OPEN JUDGESHIPS SHOW D.C. DYSFUNCTION of its liking into place a few years hence. request, stating that ‘‘budget cuts have (By Gerald F. Seib) forced diminished court staffing, court This political temptation wouldn’t matter Jill Pryor of Georgia and Rosemary so much if senators hadn’t also decided in re- closures, compromised security, and Marquez of Arizona aren’t exactly household cent years that it is acceptable to mount fili- lengthy trial delays.’’ They rightly names, but they share a distinction with na- busters not only in exceptional cases but to note that ‘‘it is people’s lives that are tional importance: Both have been waiting stop even the most routine business. adversely changed’’ by these unneces- exactly 689 days for the Senate to act on Thus, the country now is in the bizarre po- sary cuts. I ask unanimous consent their nominations to become federal judges. sition of having a chief justice, John Rob- that both letters be printed in the Yet they aren’t even the most extreme ex- erts, on the Supreme Court for almost eight amples of Washington’s inability to perform years—while his previous position on the RECORD at the conclusion of my state- one of its most basic functions, filling the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has sat empty ment. I hope Senators read these let- federal judiciary across the land. All told, 85 for the entire time. ters and take these concerns seriously, federal judgeships sit vacant, meaning some This problem has been building for years. and that we can come together to meet 10% of the federal judiciary is empty—and A recent study by the nonpartisan Congres- our responsibilities to our coequal this at a time when those who run the court sional Research Service shows that even

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:02 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.032 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3601 noncontroversial judicial appointments— out change. A detailed summary of this sup- tion. To mitigate the impact of sequestra- those that ultimately got bipartisan support plemental request is included in Enclosure 1. tion on employees, the courts have slashed and easily passed the Senate—are having to A funding table and the proposed legislative non-salary budgets but even with these re- wait longer for confirmation across the past language are included in Enclosure 2. ductions, on a national level, up to 1,000 four presidencies of both parties. Final enacted appropriations for fiscal court employees could be laid off over the re- As Republicans note, Democrats set the year 2013, after sequestration cuts are ap- mainder of the fiscal year and thousands of stage for today’s problems by filibustering plied, reduce Judiciary funding overall by employees face furloughs. These staffing George W. Bush’s judicial nominees. Now the nearly $350 million below fiscal year 2012 dis- losses will come on top of the nearly 2,200 problem has grown worse in the Obama cretionary appropriations. Emergency meas- probation and pretrial services officers and years, as Republicans turn the tables and ures have been implemented throughout the clerks’ office staff the courts have already bottle up Democratic nominations. federal court system to address the dras- lost since the end of July 2011, a 10 percent The study found that 35.7% of George W. tically reduced funding levels under seques- loss of staff. Cuts to clerks’ office staffing Bush’s noncontroversial circuit-court nomi- tration, but the federal courts do not have will result in the slower processing of civil nees had to wait more than 200 days for con- the flexibility to absorb such a large cut. and bankruptcy cases which will impact in- firmation—up from 22.2% for Bill Clinton. The impacts of sequestration are com- dividuals, small businesses, and corporations During the Obama presidency, that percent- pounded by the fact that 100 percent of the age has soared to 63.6%. No Obama circuit- cuts must be absorbed with only six months seeking to resolve disputes in the federal court nominee has been confirmed in less remaining in the fiscal year. Unlike some courts. than 100 days. Executive Branch entities, the Judiciary has Sequestration cuts will also impact public What’s more, previously only more-sen- little flexibility to move funds between ap- safety. Our probation and pretrial services sitive appeals-court nominations were fili- propriation accounts to lessen the effects of officers are federal law enforcement officers bustered; now it’s also less-sensitive district- sequestration. There are no lower-priority that supervise defendants awaiting trial and court nominations. programs to reduce in order to transfer funds offenders on post-conviction release. Cuts to It has been clear for a while that Wash- to other Judiciary accounts. officer staffing levels mean less deterrence, ington has trouble getting big things done. Section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget detection, and response to possible resumed Judicial vacancies show it doesn’t do the and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 criminal activity by federal defendants and smaller ones so well either. allows for statutory spending caps to be ex- offenders in the community. In addition, ceeded under certain conditions, including if funding to support GPS and other electronic DRI, Congress and the President designate fund- monitoring of potentially dangerous defend- Chicago, IL, May 16, 2013. ing as an emergency requirement. The Judi- Senator PATRICK LEAHY, ants and offenders has been cut 20 percent. ciary is confronting an unprecedented fiscal Equivalent cuts to funding for drug testing, Chairman Senate Judiciary Committee, Dirksen crisis that could seriously compromise the Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. substance abuse and mental health treat- Constitutional mission of the United States ment of federal defendants and offenders DEAR CHAIRMAN LEAHY: The operations of courts. We believe our supplemental request have also been made, increasing further the the federal judiciary are essential to main- meets the threshold for receiving an emer- risk to public safety. taining the rule of law in this country, the gency designation. foundation for much of our economic life. The Judiciary’s emergency actions to date Of the $31.5 million in fiscal year 2013 sup- This lies in peril now as budget cuts have do not constitute a solution to the budget plemental funding requested for Courts Sala- forced diminished court staffing, court clo- crisis facing the federal courts as a result of ries and Expenses, $18.5 million will be used sures, compromised security, and lengthy sequestration. Instead, these actions rep- to avoid further staffing cuts and furloughs trial delays. This, of course, means that jus- resent a conscientious effort to mitigate the in clerks of court and probation and pretrial tice is delayed. Since criminal trials must adverse impact of sequestration on court op- services offices during the fourth quarter of take priority, already lengthy delays in civil erations in an attempt to ensure continued fiscal year 2013. This funding will save the trials become even longer. Perhaps thou- access to justice for the citizens of this coun- jobs of approximately 500 court employees sands of businesses will not survive the abey- try. However, sequestration cuts have cre- and avoid 14,400 planned furlough days for ance of lengthy uncertainty over the out- ated an unprecedented financial crisis that is 3,300 court employees. The remaining $13.0 come of litigation. We talk of the effect on impacting all facets of federal court oper- million will restore half of the sequestration justice, we talk of the effect on businesses ations. cuts to drug testing, substance abuse, and but, at bottom, it is people’s lives that are Finally, we note that Executive Branch mental health treatment services for defend- adversely changed. agencies with criminal justice responsibil- The U.S. Judicial Conference and the Ad- ants awaiting trial and offenders released ities have had the flexibility and resources from prison. Timely diagnosis and treatment ministrative Office of the U.S. Courts have to address their fiscal year 2013 sequestra- petitioned for emergency funding of $73 mil- of drug and mental health conditions is crit- tion cuts. As a result, these agencies—which ical to defendants/offenders successfully lion that would replace only a small portion directly impact the workload of the Judici- of the $350 million in cuts forced upon them completing their terms of release and ensur- ary—have been able to avoid furloughs. ing community safety. by sequestration. The 22,000 members of While the Judiciary has the authority to DRI—The Voice of the Defense Bar with one transfer funds between appropriation ac- DEFENDER SERVICES voice wholeheartedly support their petition counts, it does not have the available fund- and urge that you take whatever action is ing flexibility needed to do so. Instead, we The Judiciary’s Defender Services program necessary to realize its fulfillment. must ask Congress to approve a supple- provides financially eligible federal defend- DRI will remain at the disposal of Congres- mental appropriation. ants with defense counsel and related serv- sional and White House leaders to provide Please feel free to contact us if you have ices that, under the Sixth Amendment and any expertise or support needed to move any questions regarding this supplemental the Criminal Justice Act, the government funding forward. appropriations request. must fund in order to prosecute cases. Pro- Sincerely, Sincerely, gram costs are essentially comprised of com- MARY MASSARON ROSS, JULIA S. GIBBONS, pensation to federal defender organization DRI President. Chair, Judicial Con- (FDO) staff, payments to private ‘‘panel’’ at- ference, Committee torneys, case related expenses (expert wit- JUDICIAL CONFERENCE on the Budget. nesses, interpreters, investigations, etc.), OF THE UNITED STATES, THOMAS F. HOGAN, space rent, and other fixed costs. Con- Washington, DC, May 14, 2013. Secretary, Judicial sequently, the primary options for absorbing Hon. SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL, Conference of the the $52 million sequestration cut are reduc- Director, Office of Management and Budget, U.S. 17th Street NW, Washington, DC. ing FDO staffing levels and/or deferring pay- DEAR DIRECTOR BURWELL: We write on be- ments to private panel attorneys. Reducing SUMMARY OF JUDICIARY FISCAL YEAR 2013 half of the Judicial Conference of the United FDO staff results in appointments being EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST States to inform the Administration of the shifted to panel attorneys thus increasing Judiciary’s decision to seek $72.9 million in COURTS SALARIES AND EXPENSES those costs, and deferring panel attorney fiscal year 2013 emergency supplemental ap- The Courts Salaries and Expenses account payments into fiscal year 2014 only adds to propriations to address critical needs result- funds the bulk of federal court operations in- fiscal year 2014 appropriations requirements. ing from sequestration cuts. The supple- cluding the operations of the appellate, dis- Absent supplemental funding, the Judiciary mental request includes $31.5 million for the trict, and bankruptcy courts, and probation will need to suspend payments to private Courts Salaries and Expenses account, and and pretrial services offices. This account panel attorneys for the last 15 business days $41.4 million for the Defender Services ac- was cut $239 million below fiscal year 2012 (3 weeks) of the fiscal year, and FDOs will count. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 1107, we levels under sequestration. Given the decen- need to further reduce costs through staffing respectfully request that the President tralized nature of the federal court system, cuts and by furloughing employees for a na- transmit the Judiciary’s supplemental re- individual courts will decide how to absorb tional average of approximately 15 days for quirements to Congress promptly and with- the majority of cuts required by sequestra- the remainder of the fiscal year.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY6.027 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 2013 We are aware that the U.S. Department of cases that otherwise would have been rep- in FDOs during the fourth quarter of fiscal Justice is not furloughing staff so we antici- resented by FDOs. Delays in the cases mov- year 2013. This funding will save the jobs of pate the pace at which criminal cases requir- ing forward may result in violations of con- approximately 50 employees and avoid 9,600 ing appointment of defense counsel will con- stitutional and statutory speedy trial man- planned furlough days for 1,700 FDO employ- tinue unabated, while resources in the De- dates resulting in criminal cases being dis- ees. The remaining $5.0 million is for pro- fender Services program are diminishing. Be- missed. jected defense representation and related ex- tween October 2012 and April 2013, FDOs Of the $41.4 million in supplemental fund- pert costs for high-threat trials, including downsized by 113 employees and other em- ing requested for Defender Services, $27.7 high-threat cases in New York and Boston ployees were furloughed. Further FDO cuts million is required to avoid deferring pay- that, absent sequestration, the Defender and the anticipated suspension of panel at- ments to private attorneys for the last 15 Services program would have been able to torney payments will create the real possi- business days (3 weeks) of the fiscal year. To absorb without the need for supplemental bility that panel attorneys may decline to address staffing losses, $8.7 million is needed funding. accept Criminal Justice Act appointments in to avoid further staffing cuts and furloughs FEDERAL JUDICIARY—FY 2013 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST [$000]

FY 2012 FY 2013 Appropriation Account FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 Enacted Full Year CR Sequestration Available Supplemental Revised Approp. (P.L. 113–6) 1 Cut 2 Appropriation Request Appropriation

U.S. Supreme Court: Salaries & Expenses ...... 74,819 74,684 (3,653) 71,030 — 71,030 Care of Building and Grounds ...... 8,159 8,143 (410) 7,732 — 7,732 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ...... 32,511 32,462 (1,509) 30,953 — 30,953 U.S. Court of International Trade ...... 21,447 21,405 (992) 20,412 — 20,412 Courts of Appeals, District Courts & OtherJudicial Services (CADCOJS): Salaries & Expenses. Direct ...... 5,015,000 5,015,955 (239,114) 4,776,841 31,500 4,808,341 Vaccine Injury Fund ...... 5,000 4,990 ...... 4,990 — 4,990 Total ...... 5,020,000 5,020,945 (239,114) 4,781,831 31,500 4,813,331 Defender Services ...... 1,031,000 1,037,920 (51,865) 986,055 41,400 1,027,455 Fees of Jurors & Commissioners ...... 51,908 51,804 (2,611) 49,193 — 49,193 Court Security ...... 500,000 499,000 (25,153) 473,847 — 473,847 Subtotal, CADCOJS ...... 6,602,908 6,609,670 (318,744) 6,290,926 72,900 6,363,826 Administrative Office ...... 82,909 82,743 (4,171) 78,572 — 78,572 Federal Judicial Center ...... 27,000 26,946 (1,358) 25,588 — 25,588 Judicial Retirement Funds (mandatory) ...... 103,768 125,464 — 125,464 — 125,464 U.S. Sentencing Commission ...... 16,500 16,467 (830) 15,637 — 15,637 Total, The Judiciary ...... 6,970,021 6,997,983 (331,668) 6,666,314 72,900 6,739,214 Sequestration to Judiciary Fees ...... (13,974) Total Judiciary Sequestration ...... (345,642) 1 Reflects Judiciary appropriations included in the FY 2013 full year CR (P.L. 113–6) as well as the reduction associated with the 0.2 percent across-the-board rescission. 2 Reflects sequestration cuts calculated by the Office of Management and Budget on March 1, 2013.

FEDERAL JUDICIARY FY 2013 SUPPLEMENTAL For an additional amount for ‘Courts of Mr. LEAHY. I yield to my distin- APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial guished colleague. Services, Defender Services,’ $41,400,000, for COURTS OF APPEALS, DISTRICT COURTS, AND The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- OTHER JUDICIAL SERVICES emergency expenses related to the represen- tation of defendants under the Criminal Jus- ator from Oregon. SALARIES AND EXPENSES tice Act for the fiscal year ending September Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I Bill Language 30, 2013, including amounts necessary to min- rise to speak to the nomination of Mi- For an additional amount for ‘Courts of imize staffing reductions and furloughs in chael McShane to serve on the U.S. dis- Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial federal defender organizations, for the com- Services, Salaries and Expenses,’ $31,500,000, trict court of Eugene. Judge McShane pensation and reimbursement of panel attor- is an exceptionally qualified nominee for emergency expenses of the courts for the neys and experts, and for representation fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, includ- costs associated with high-threat trials. Pro- and will make a terrific addition to the ing amounts necessary to minimize staffing vided, That the amount provided herein is Federal bench in Oregon. Over his en- reductions and furloughs, and for drug test- designated by the Congress as an emergency tire career, Judge McShane has dem- ing, drug treatment, and mental health requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) onstrated a tremendous commitment treatment services of offenders and defend- of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- to the law, to public service, and to our ants in the probation and pretrial services icit Control Act of 1985, as amended. State. program. Provided, That the amount pro- Justification vided herein is designated by the Congress as He came to Oregon 30 years ago to an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- $27.7 million is required to avoid deferring serve communities through the Jesuit tion 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and payments to private attorneys representing Volunteer Corps. The Jesuit Volunteer Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as indigent defendants under the Criminal Jus- Corps, known as JVC, is folks, often amended. tice Act for the last 15 business days (3 weeks) of the fiscal year. Without additional graduating from college, who dedicate Justification funding, sequestration cuts will necessitate 1 year of direct service to the poor, $18.5 million will be used to avoid further that these expenses shift to fiscal year 2014. simple living, and spiritual commu- staffing cuts and furloughs in clerks of court These costs were not included in the Judi- nity. They work in locations such as and probation and pretrial services offices ciary’s fiscal year 2014 budget request to food banks and local church programs, during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. Congress. to work with at-risk youth and work of This funding will save the jobs of approxi- $8.7 million will avoid further staffing cuts mately 500 court employees and avoid 14,400 this nature. They work directly to help through layoffs, buyouts and early outs, and make the world a better place and do planned furlough days for 3,300 court employ- furloughs in federal defender organizations ees. during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. so in an exceptional manner. Anyone $13.0 million will restore half of the seques- This funding will save the jobs of approxi- who comes out of college and dedicates tration cuts to drug testing, substance mately 50 employees and avoid 9,600 planned 1 year to such an effort certainly starts abuse, and mental health treatment services furlough days for 1,700 federal defender orga- in a very sound place. for defendants awaiting trial and offenders nization employees. Since that time, Judge McShane has released from prison. Timely diagnosis and The remaining $5.0 million is for projected treatment of drug and mental health condi- remained deeply dedicated both to Or- defense representation and related expert egon and to serving those in our soci- tions is critical to defendants/offenders suc- costs for high-threat trials, including high- cessfully completing their terms of release threat cases in New York and Boston that, ety most in need. After graduating and ensuring community safety. absent sequestration, the Defender Services from Lewis & Clark Law School, Judge DEFENDER SERVICES program would have been able to absorb McShane went to work as a public de- Bill Language without the need for supplemental funding. fender in Portland. For more than 10

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:47 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY6.039 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3603 years, he represented those who other- supervisor of the Fort Myers Circuit The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without wise would have no voice in our legal Court Trial Division where she served objection, it is so ordered. system. After his time as a public de- as chair of the hiring committee and Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, we fender, he went to work on the circuit created a training course for new as- yield all time on our side. court, first as a judge pro tem and then sistant state attorneys. From 1998 to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under simply as a judge. 2000, Judge Chappell served as the of- the previous order, the question is, Will In the approximately 15 years he fice head of the Charlotte County of- the Senate advise and consent to the served on the circuit court, Judge fice. nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, In 2000, Judge Chappell was appointed McShane has developed an excellent of Florida, to be United States District by then-Governor Jeb Bush as a Lee reputation for fairness, thoroughness, Judge for the Middle District of Flor- County Court judge for the Twentieth and accuracy. ida? He also continued to serve in the Judicial Circuit. In 2002, she was elect- community as a foster parent and ad- ed to serve a 6-year term for this posi- Mr. JOHANNS. I ask for the yeas and junct law professor at Lewis & Clark tion. There, she had jurisdiction over nays. College. In one letter of support I re- misdemeanor cases and civil disputes The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a ceived, a member of the Portland law involving $15,000 or less. She resigned sufficient second? community summed up his nomination in 2003 due to her selection as a United There appears to be a sufficient sec- by saying: States magistrate judge for the Middle ond. What stands out to me is that Judge District of Florida. There she handles The clerk will call the roll. criminal and civil dockets. McShane lives and conducts his personal life The assistant bill clerk called the with the same integrity, honor, compassion According to her questionnaire, and diligence as he displays as a judge. Judge Chappell has presided over ap- roll. Judge McShane will make an excel- proximately 519 cases that have gone The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DON- lent addition to the U.S. district court. to verdict or judgment. NELLY). Are there any other Senators I urge my colleagues present tonight to The American Bar Association’s in the Chamber desiring to vote? join in support for his nomination. Standing Committee on the Federal Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the I yield the floor. Judiciary gave her a Unanimous Senator from North Dakota (Ms. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, be- ‘‘Qualified’’ rating. HEITKAMP), the Senator from Louisiana fore we vote on the nominees today, I Judge McShane received his B.A. (Ms. LANDRIEU), the Senator from New want to update my colleagues on where from Gonzaga University in 1983 and Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG), and the Sen- we stand with judicial confirmations. his J.D. from Northwestern School of ator from Arkansas (Mr. PRYOR) are After tonight, the Senate will have Law at Lewis and Clark College in 1988. necessarily absent. For the first 9 years of his law career, confirmed 190 district and circuit I further announce that, if present Judge McShane worked as a public de- nominees; we have defeated two. That’s and voting, the Senator from Louisiana fender in Portland, OR, representing 190–2; which is a .990 batting average. (Ms. LANDRIEU) would each vote ‘‘yea.’’ indigent clients facing criminal pros- That is an outstanding record. Who can ecution, the majority accused of felo- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators complain about achieving 99 percent? nies. During this time, he held the po- are necessarily absent: the Senator So far this year, the Senate has con- sitions of Senior Felony Attorney and from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the firmed 17 nominees. Today, if Judge Misdemeanor Supervisor. According to Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Chappell and Judge McShane are con- his questionnaire, as a practicing at- HOEVEN), the Senator from Kentucky firmed, we confirm the eighteenth and torney, Judge McShane tried over 500 (Mr. PAUL), the Senator from South nineteenth nominees. At this stage in trials to verdict. Carolina (Mr. SCOTT), the Senator from President Bush’s second term, only 4 In 1997, Judge McShane was ap- Louisiana (Mr. VITTER), and the Sen- were confirmed. That is a record of 19 pointed as a Multnomah County Cir- ator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER). to 4. cuit Court judge pro tem by then-Chief Further, if present and voting, the This President is being treated excep- Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- tionally fairly. Wallace Carson. He presided over mis- ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the The President has recently submitted demeanor trials, criminal arraign- Senator from South Carolina (Mr. a few new nominations. I know I have ments, traffic matters, stalking protec- SCOTT) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ been reminding him that we can’t do tive orders, probation hearings, small anything about vacancies without him The result was announced—yeas 90, claims, and forcible entry and detainer nays 0, as follows: first sending up nominees. matters. But again, even with the recent In 2001, Judge McShane was ap- [Rollcall Vote No. 128 Ex.] nominations, 58 of 82 nominations still pointed to the Multnomah County Cir- YEAS—90 have no nominee. And for judicial cuit Court by then-Governor John A. Ayotte Feinstein Merkley emergencies, only 6 of 32 vacancies Kitzhaber. In 2002, he was elected to Baldwin Fischer Mikulski have a nominee. Barrasso Flake Moran the position and re-elected in 2008. He Baucus Franken Murkowski So I just wanted to set the record served as a trial judge with general ju- straight before we vote on these nomi- Begich Gillibrand Murphy risdiction and presided over criminal Bennet Graham Murray nees. I expect they will both be con- and civil matters. In 2012, he was as- Blumenthal Grassley Nelson Blunt Hagan Portman firmed tonight and I congratulate them signed to the family law bench. Accord- on their confirmations. Boozman Harkin Reed ing to his questionnaire, Judge Boxer Hatch Reid Judge Chappell received her B.A. McShane has presided over thousands Brown Heinrich Risch from the University of Wisconsin— of cases, of which approximately 1,600 Burr Heller Roberts Madison in 1984 and her J.D. from Nova Cantwell Hirono Rockefeller cases went to verdict. Cardin Inhofe Rubio Southeastern University Law School in The American Bar Association’s Carper Isakson Sanders 1987. Upon graduation, Judge Chappell Standing Committee on the Federal Casey Johanns Schatz became an assistant State Attorney in Judiciary gave him a Majority ‘‘Quali- Chambliss Johnson (SD) Schumer the Fort Myers Misdemeanor Division. Coats Johnson (WI) Sessions fied’’ and Minority ‘‘Well Qualified’’ Coburn Kaine Shaheen In 1988, she began prosecuting felony rating. Cochran King Shelby cases including crimes against chil- I suggest the absence of a quorum. Collins Kirk Stabenow dren, drugs, property crimes, and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coons Klobuchar Tester Corker Leahy Thune crimes against persons. In 1991, she was COWAN). The clerk will call the roll. Cornyn Lee Toomey promoted to office head of the Hendry The assistant legislative clerk pro- Cowan Levin Udall (CO) and Glades County office where she ceeded to call the roll. Crapo Manchin Udall (NM) prosecuted cases and supervised the at- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask Cruz McCain Warner Donnelly McCaskill Warren torneys, secretaries, and investigators. unanimous consent that the order for Durbin McConnell Whitehouse From 1993 until 1998, she acted as the the quorum call be rescinded. Enzi Menendez Wyden

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He is a profes- the previous order, the question is, Will Let me state for the record that the sional public servant nominated by the the Senate advise and consent to the obstruction we have seen thus far in President and already confirmed by the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of the confirmation process is completely Senate to the post he holds today. I en- Oregon, to be United States District unacceptable and, for the sake of the dorsed Tom Perez after meeting him. I Judge for the District of Oregon? American people, for the sake of good continue to stand firmly by him as a The nomination was confirmed. governance, it must end. nominee. But what I will not stand for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under It does not stop at the Department of is Republicans blocking his nomination the previous order, the motions to re- Labor. Republicans have refused to for no valid reason, without any real consider are considered made and laid take up nominees at the National objection, only an ideological objection upon the table, and the President will Labor Relations Board, threatening the to allowing this President or this Con- be immediately notified of the Senate’s operation of this critical agency. It ap- gress to govern or to at least select a action. pears any agency that stands up for Cabinet that will help us do so, and in f workers’ rights is under attack. Let’s this case particularly the Department just do the job the American people of Labor that stands for working men LEGISLATIVE SESSION sent us here to do. and women of this country. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Tom Perez is a quintessential public I said, when the President nominated the previous order, the Senate will re- servant, but apparently that is not him, he was an outstanding nominee to sume legislative session. enough for my colleagues on the other be the Secretary of Labor. He has The Senator from New Jersey. side. He is a consensus builder, but ‘‘dedicated his career to championing that is not enough. As secretary of f the rights of workers and all Ameri- labor in Maryland, he brought together cans, and I am confident he will con- MORNING BUSINESS the chamber of commerce and Mary- tinue to do the same if confirmed.’’ Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask land labor unions to make sure that I also marvel that I listen to all the unanimous consent that there be a pe- workers received the level of wages and election postmortem about how the Re- riod of morning business until 7 p.m., benefits they deserved and that busi- publican Party has to reach out to His- with Senators permitted to speak nesses had the skilled workforce they panic Americans in this country, how therein for up to 10 minutes each. needed, but that experience of bringing they have to do a better job of engag- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without both sides together is not enough. It is ing them and selling their vision of objection, it is so ordered. not enough that he is the Assistant At- America. This is the President’s first torney General for the Civil Rights Di- nominee for this second term of a His- f vision of the Department of Justice, panic American who is eminently ORDER OF PROCEDURE where he increased prosecutions of qualified. human trafficking by 40 percent, won Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask To try to stop this nominee is revert- $50 million for armed services members unanimous consent that upon the con- ing back to the same old failed polit- whose homes were improperly fore- ical strategies during the last election. clusion of my remarks Senator BOXER closed on while they served, and settled be recognized for her remarks. It is unfortunate that the President’s the three largest fair lending cases in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without first Hispanic choice for his second- the history of the Fair Housing Act, re- objection, it is so ordered. term Cabinet comes under such attack, covering more money for victims in Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, let no valid attack. It does not have to be 2012 than in the previous 23 years com- me thank the distinguished Senator that way. Mr. Perez deserves an up-or- bined. But none of those accomplish- from California for her courtesy in al- down vote, and he deserves to be swift- ments on human trafficking, on serv- lowing me to move forward first. ly confirmed as the next Secretary of icemembers, on people who were Labor. f abused in fair housing—that is not To my friends on the other side, I THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR enough. It is not enough that he spent would say to you it is time to stop the THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA his entire career in public service. It is obstructionism. I would say to you the not enough to be a Brown University empty rhetoric and baseless objections Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, be- graduate or have a master’s in public to Tom Perez’s nomination are not fore I begin, let me offer my thoughts policy from the Kennedy School or a going to serve you well in the Hispanic and prayers for the people of Okla- juris doctorate from Harvard Law. community. You should allow, as I homa, who are in the middle of a dev- The truth is that my friends on the have heard so many times—give us an astating disaster. We in New Jersey other side are looking to block his up-or-down vote—an up-or-down vote. know what that kind of devastation nomination because Tom Perez is not Working families in this country, those can mean, and our hearts go out to the enough of a Republican to pass muster. who depend upon the Labor Depart- victims and their families who have He is too much of an advocate for peo- ment to have a sense of fairness and lost everything. ple with disabilities, achieving the justice, deserve an up-or-down vote. f largest ever disability-based housing Hispanic Americans who want to see discrimination settlement. He is too someone from that community rep- PEREZ NOMINATION much of a civil rights champion. He ob- resented in the President’s Cabinet Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I tained the first convictions under the want to see an up-or-down vote. That is rise today to reiterate my strong sup- Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate what justice would be all about. port for Tom Perez, a man eminently Crimes Prevention Act. He has been a I yield the floor. qualified to serve our country as the strong supporter of ending discrimina- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- next Secretary of Labor. tion on the basis of sexual orientation. ator from California. I am pleased that the Senate Health, They seem to hate the Civil Rights Di- Mrs. BOXER. Before my friend from Education, Labor, and Pensions Com- vision, but who could deny the impor- New Jersey leaves the floor, I wish to mittee voted last Thursday to favor- tance of their work? thank him for leading a letter regard- ably report Mr. Perez’s nomination to Tom Perez is just too much for my ing this important nomination. We the full Senate. But we must remember friends on the other side who want to need a Secretary of Labor. We had a this step forward came only after block this nominee and insist on ob- wonderful Secretary of Labor, Hilda weeks of delay. structing, obfuscating, and politicizing Solis. The reason it is so essential is we

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY6.028 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3605 now see that the middle class is essen- I was once a reporter and had a lot of omy, the economy, the economy. We tially collapsing, even though we are confidential sources. I wrote for a very just moved off a double-digit unem- coming out of the worst recession since good weekly magazine called the ployment rate. For the first time in a the Great Depression because of the PacificSun. I did indepth stories on all long time we are below 10 percent. It leadership of our President and those kinds of issues. People would talk to means we have to keep our eye on this of us who tried to help him. We need a me, and they knew I would never say economy. We have to make the invest- head of the Department of Labor to who they were and who was giving ments that matter. Restore some of make sure everybody gets a fair background. the mindless cuts that were made with chance. I wish to thank my friend. He The thought of having the govern- the sequester while we see this deficit makes a very important point about ment take a look at these records with- going down. Republican obstructionism. out telling the press is bad. Guess That is another point. All the howl- After the election, they sat around, what. The President agrees it is bad. ing from the Republicans about how all of them, and said: Oh, my goodness. The President said we need a law, a this President doesn’t care about def- We have to do better with Hispanics. media shield law. Guess what else. We icit reduction, we are witnessing def- We have to do better with women. had a vote on this in 2008. It was 51 to icit reduction. We are witnessing the Who are the two people they are 43 with all Democrats supporting the housing market come back. We are wit- holding up with all their might at this media shield law and all Republicans, nessing a lot of good. Just think of point—and I hope they end it—Mr. save 5, voting to filibuster, so the bill what we could witness if we came to- Perez and Gina McCarthy, a woman was killed. gether, sat down with this President who deserves a promotion just as Mr. How do they then say this is horrible and inked a whole new plan for this Perez deserves a promotion. They can when they themselves, Republicans, economy, for deficit reduction. say all they want that they are reach- blocked us from protecting the media? We have to do the farm bill. We just ing out to minorities and women, but I believe this is an important issue did the water resources bill. Let the then they are blocking promotions of we should work on together, but it House get it done. We did the Market- people who are outstanding Americans. shouldn’t be made into a political place Fairness Act. Let the House get I wished to say that before my friend ‘‘gotcha.’’ We should fix it and move it done. left the floor. on. Let’s take up a media shield law Republicans, I say to them—they are f again. This time the Republicans not here—rhetorically, help us pass a FACING THE ISSUES shouldn’t filibuster since they are all budget. They are blocking the budget. over this question, and let’s get going. They went around the country cam- Mrs. BOXER. My colleagues on the Then we look at Benghazi. I am on paigning against Democrats saying we other side of the aisle are focused on the Foreign Relations Committee. I sit didn’t pass a budget. Then we passed a several issues, which they call scan- next to the chairman. I sat next to budget and now they will not finish the dals. I would like to address those and John Kerry. I sat through all the hear- job, which means making sure we get then talk about issues that seem to be ings where Hillary Clinton, the Sec- falling through the cracks while they conferees appointed. Bring the two focus on ‘‘gotcha’’ politics; they are retary of State, said: This was a trag- bills together, the House and the Sen- going to get the President. edy. These were my friends who were ate, compromise on that, and get the I think we will start with the IRS. It killed. I take full responsibility. budget done. There is no budget. They is wrong to target any group for scru- She ordered an independent inves- will not let us do it. tiny whether they are on the right or tigation. It came back and guess what Endlessly, they bash the President. on the left, if it is a tea party group or it said. We need to spend more defend- Immigration reform, my colleagues are a liberal church. We have seen this ing our outposts. doing an incredible job in the Judiciary with the IRS over the years. As a mat- Guess who started cutting embassy Committee, very difficult—sensible ter of fact, I looked back to see how security, who initiated it. The Repub- gun laws, background checks, things many of my Republican friends stood licans in the House. that matter to people. up and talked about going after the I think if they are looking to blame Working on the farm bill, I hope we IRS and straightening them out when someone, why don’t they look in the get it done this week. Last time it died they went after the NAACP or when mirror for starters. in the House. I have a message for my they went after a liberal church in Again, let’s fix the problem. I am House friends. Please, do your over- Pasadena in Congressman SCHIFF’s dis- supporting a bill that will authorize sight but do something for the people trict. The fact is they got exercised funding for key items identified by the that they are asking us to do. Get a when they went after the tea party. independent review board Secretary budget, get a farm bill, get a Market- OK. I hear you. I am with you. What is Clinton put together. It will deal with place Fairness Act. Work on restoring important is so is the President. a number of pieces they recommend. It the mindless cuts so we can have more If this President says: I agree with requires, among others, detailed re- jobs. These are the things that have to you, they say: We didn’t hear you. ports from the State Department on be done. Background checks. We didn’t They just want to fight. I have how they are progressing toward imple- get it here. It was very close. It would friends where sometimes we are having menting the recommendations, and it be great if they did something in the a debate, and all of a sudden a bright requires the identification of the most House. light goes on and I will say, you know high-security threats. This week I believe we are voting on what, I think you are right. Sometimes I understand why we would look at Richard Cordray to head the Consumer they keep on arguing. losing four brave Americans as a trag- Financial Protection Bureau. We have The President said this is an outrage, edy. It is a tragedy. Don’t politicize it. to protect the middle class. and he has already made sure people Where were the Republicans when we Today I read the paper about some are being fired. We are going to make lost 4,000 Americans in Iraq, injured 10 new instrument that has been thought sure we straighten things out at the times as many. Where were they? of by Wall Street that would go to peo- IRS. Where was their indignation at that? ple and say give us the proceeds of your Let’s focus on how to fix it, not how Based on false premises, that war was a pension plan, and we will give you a to make it into a ‘‘gotcha’’ political war of choice, not a war of necessity. lump sum. Maybe that is great, but it issue. We also have Republican outrage We have all of this swirling around sounds risky to me. We need someone over the Justice Department seeking Washington and we look at the Amer- who is out there protecting the con- the phone records of the Associated ican people and we say what is it they sumers, particularly in banking and Press. want us to do. Sure, we should conduct housing. I hope we get Richard Cordray I, myself, believe freedom of the oversight. I am all for it. Let’s solve done. press is one of the most important free- those problems, but let’s move to the I thought Senator MENENDEZ was doms we have. I don’t like to see phone issues that matter. brilliant the way he explained why records of reporters subpoenaed in se- I will tell you what matters most in Thomas Perez deserves to be head of cret. California: jobs, jobs, jobs, the econ- Department of Labor.

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But not two, not three but four Republican and other foreign bondholders before it’s a sign that time is slipping away to head Governors: Republican Governor of off or lessen the rising sea levels, worsening we pay our troops, our disabled and re- storms, species die-offs and other fallout Connecticut Jodi Rell, Republican Gov- tired veterans, doctors and hospitals from global warming, scientists and climate ernor of Massachusetts Paul Cellucci, that treat Medicare patients, and be- activists warned. Republican Governor of Massachusetts fore we pay American businesses that Still, there are few signs that Washington Jane Swift, Republican Governor of are contractors. will emerge from its deep snooze on the Massachusetts Mitt Romney. She I understand they had a meeting to issue. worked for four Republican Governors. discuss this further, and they were so Congress remains unable to pass serious legislation to tackle climate change. Efforts She is not enough qualified for my excited about it—what hostages they friends on the other side. She was con- to reach a major binding international cli- could hold—they talked about pro- mate change treaty have sputtered. And firmed here without a dissenting vote posals that threaten a woman’s right while the Obama administration has made for her current position. What more do to choose, tax breaks for the wealthy, some strides in lowering greenhouse gas they want? She worked for four Repub- and repealing ObamaCare. They have emissions, including increasing fuel-effi- licans and one Democrat, Barack already tried it 37 times. And cutting ciency standards for cars, climate experts Obama. What more do they want? Medicare. say much more needs to be done—and fast. This is what Christie Todd Whitman What are they thinking over there? ‘‘We’ve never been here before, certainly not while human beings were on the planet,’’ said about the Republican boycott: Pay our bills. Don’t let this country’s They walked out. They have since re- said Melanie Fitzpatrick, climate scientist credit be downgraded again. at the Union of Concerned Scientists, esti- turned to the table. I was happy, but I tell you something, if that is what when they walked out of that meeting, mating that it’s been 3 million–5 million they do, they do not deserve to get years since the planet has had such high car- they didn’t come to the meeting, and their salary. I have a bill that would bon dioxide levels. we couldn’t mark her up the first time say if we default on our obligations by ‘‘The carbon dioxide concentration in the we tried. She said: They looked like not raising the debt ceiling we should atmosphere is like the thermostat in your sore losers when they walked out. If house. Every time you turn it up, we are es- give up our pay. I don’t know what they don’t object to the person and sentially turning up the heat in the planet,’’ they are doing over there other than what they have done in the past, and said Jon Hoekstra, chief scientist at the playing politics, and it is dangerous. they don’t with Gina, then they have World Wildlife Fund. ‘‘We’re essentially bak- We know they do not care for our even less grounds to hold up this nomi- ing ourselves in, perhaps quite literally.’’ President, but he is the President. NOAA said the daily mean CO2 concentra- nee. Show a little respect for the office. tion was 400.03 ppm on Thursday at Mauna Jane Swift, who was a former Repub- Loa, Hawaii, the world’s oldest continuous lican Governor of Massachusetts, said Show a little respect for what he has on his shoulders. Show a little respect carbon dioxide measurement station. That it was disgraceful. was the first time the figure had crossed 400 I don’t get it. Ms. McCarthy an- for what he has already accomplished, ppm there since measurements began at the swered 1,000 of their questions. Then and accept the fact that when there is site in 1958, the agency said. when I approach my friends on the trouble he doesn’t hide in the corner. NOAA said last year that sites in the Arc- other side and say, you asked her a He says: You are right, I want to fix it. tic had already reached 400 ppm, but meas- thousand questions, their answer was: Let’s fix it together. urements from the facility in Hawaii are closely watched as an indicator of broader CLIMATE CHANGE Well, we only cared about five. Then trends on the planet. why did you ask her a thousand ques- I have gone over just some of the ‘‘It’s unprecedented,’’ said James Butler, tions? She had to sit there, exhausted, issues we have to look at, but I am director of the Global Monitoring Division of answering every single question. going to close with one very big issue NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory. Now Senator VITTER says I don’t that no one, except a handful of Sen- ‘‘Hitting 400 is just saying, ‘‘Folks, we know what I will do. I might let it go ators, seems to care about, and that is haven’t addressed this yet.’ ’’ and not filibuster, but then I might fil- climate change. Butler said the planet hasn’t seen atmos- ibuster or I might wind up voting for I have to say it is shocking to me pheric levels of carbon dioxide this high since the Pliocene era, between 2.5 million her. Well, you know, the time for all that as this planet enters a planetary and 5 million years ago. He said the global this contemplation has passed. The emergency, where we are as close as we average temperature will probably reach 400 woman is qualified. The President de- can be to carbon concentrations of al- ppm in one or two years. serves his Cabinet, he deserves an EPA most 400 parts per million, which is the Scientists warn that continued increases Administrator. He made a bipartisan danger zone, I still don’t see anyone could result in catastrophe. A federal report choice in Gina. Gina was brilliant when here saying to me, as chairman of the released earlier this year, for example, said 5 we had our hearing. Enough already. Environment and Public Works Com- million Americans living in low-lying areas Please, it is time to have a vote up or mittee, let’s get a bill to the floor. Oh, could be affected by sea-level rise in the coming decades. down on Gina McCarthy. no. Oh, no. So we are burning up. And global emissions appear poised to con- We have a lot of work to do. I men- I am going to read a little bit from tinue soaring. Not only has the CO2 con- tioned a few. How about the latest what I thought was a very well-done centration risen over the decades, NOAA threat from the Republicans? They de- piece in Politico, and I am going to said, but the rate of increase has been accel- cided they are not sure they are going read parts of it, but I ask unanimous erating—‘‘from about 0.7 ppm per year in the to raise the debt ceiling so they now consent to have printed in the RECORD late 1950s to 2.1 ppm per year during the last have a bill where they lay out who the entire Politico article I am about 10 years.’’ would get paid first when we default on ‘‘Before the Industrial Revolution in the to read from. 19th century, global average CO2 was about our debt. And guess what, America: It There being no objection, the mate- is not you. It is China. Before we pay 280 ppm,’’ NOAA said in a statement Friday. rial was ordered to be printed in the ‘‘During the last 800,000 years, CO2 fluc- America’s business or American bond- RECORD, as follows: tuated between about 180 ppm during ice holders, we are going to pay China. [From Politico Pro, May 10, 2013] ages and 280 ppm during interglacial warm So when you look at where we are periods. Today’s rate of increase is more SCIENTISTS ALARMED AS CO2 PASSES going with this debt ceiling, the last than 100 times faster than the increase that THRESHOLD time they held it up it cost us $19 bil- occurred when the last ice age ended.’’ lion—$19 billion over 10 years—because (By Andrew Restuccia) The surge in atmospheric carbon dioxide they played games, even though when The amount of heat-trapping carbon diox- emissions shows that federal and global poli- Ronald Reagan was President he said: ide in the atmosphere passed a symbolic cies to curb global warming aren’t even close Don’t even go there. Of course, I am milestone this week, scientists announced to adequate, said Dan Lashof, director of the Friday, reaching levels that haven’t pre- climate and clean air program at the Na- paraphrasing. But he said even the vailed on the Earth since long before human tional Resources Defense Council. thought of not raising the debt ceiling civilization began. ‘‘It’s a very black and white record of what and not paying our debts is dangerous The long-expected announcement by the we’re doing to the atmosphere. The bottom for our Nation. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- line for climate policy can be measured by

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George Schultz under President carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 James Butler, Director of Global Reagan, that climate change is a fact ppm—called the measurement ‘‘one more Monitoring of NOAA’s Earth System grim milestone.’’ and we must address it as a national ‘‘Somewhere between 350 and 400 ppm the Research Lab, was quoted as saying: security priority. Arctic melted, and the ocean turned 30 per- It is unprecedented. Hitting 400 is just like It is a priority that we simply cannot cent more acidic,’’ he said. ‘‘And the coun- saying, ‘‘Folks, we haven’t addressed this ignore. An open letter was signed by 38 try’s political leaders took no action even re- yet.’’ The planet hasn’t seen atmospheric former high-ranking Republicans, motely commensurate with the scale of the levels of carbon dioxide this high since the Democrats, and Independents—includ- crisis. Let’s hope we can build this move- Pliocene era, between 2.5 million and 5 mil- ing 17 former Senators and Congress lion years ago. The global average tempera- ment strong enough that that changes before members, 9 retired generals and admi- we add another 50 ppm.’’ ture will reach 400 parts per million in 1 or Environmental groups used the 400 ppm 2 years. rals, and Cabinet officials from the Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush (41), milestone to revive their long-standing de- The article continues: Clinton, and Bush (43) administrations. mands for action. Scientists warn that continued increase ‘‘What we’re looking at is really an oppor- could result in catastrophe. . . . 5 million The letter was turned into an ad high- tunity for a wake-up call for people,’’ Americans living in low-lying areas who lighting that. Fitzpatrick said. ‘‘We really need to come up could be affected by sea level rise. Look at this chart. with solutions. And they’re out there. We ‘‘The cost of inaction will be stag- It goes on and on. Hoekstra ends his just need to implement them.’’ gering.’’ This is a February 25, 2013, quote with: But bitter partisanship in Washington has Partnership for a Secure America ad. proven that policymakers face massive hur- At what point as a society do we say this Some of our most senior military dles in their push to tackle the problem. is more than we can put up with? Brad Johnson, campaign manager of the cli- leaders have already told us that cli- I will tell you why we are not doing mate disruption will have significant mate activist group Forecast the Facts, anything. Special interest: Big oil, big painted a bleak picture of the political land- impacts on national security. scape. coal, big polluters. They do not want to According to the Chief of U.S. Pacific ‘‘We must respond with urgent resolve to address this. For their short-term prof- forces: end this uncontrolled experiment on our it they do not to want address this. It The significant upheaval from cli- only home,’’ he said in a statement. ‘‘Yet the is sad, the control they have here. Spe- mate change ‘is probably the most Republican Party maintains climate change cial interests have a lot of control, likely thing . . . that will cripple the denial as a central tenet of their party plat- whether it is the NRA stopping us from security environment . . . Navy Admi- form, and President Obama refuses to admit doing something 90 percent of the peo- ral Samuel J. Locklear, III, ‘‘Chief of the threat projects like the Keystone XL tar- US Pacific forces calls climate biggest sands pipeline pose to our future survival.’’ ple want, such as background checks, Still, some expressed hope that recent or it is big polluters—big polluters who worry,’’ events like the droughts that hammered don’t want us to do anything about That is from the Boston Globe, much of the country and Hurricane Sandy this issue for their short-term benefit. March 9, 2013. will build support for action. When they are all gone and people There are a broad range of risks asso- ‘‘At what point do we as a society say this are suffering in our country, our ciated with the impacts of climate is more than we can put up with?’’ Hoekstra grandkids and great-grandkids are change, such as drought and lack of asked. going to say: What was my great- drinking water supplies, which can Mrs. BOXER. This is from an article grandma thinking? What was my contribute to military crises around dated May 10 from Politico: great-grandpa doing? We see what is the world. These threats must be The amount of heat-trapping carbon diox- happening in the weather. Just look factored into our national security ide in the atmosphere passed a symbolic out the window. We see it. planning and operations. milestone this week, scientists announced Mr. President, I have discussed the According to President Obama’s Na- Friday, reaching levels that haven’t pre- tional Security Advisor, the environ- vailed on the Earth since long before human latest scientific information that is available to us, including a front-page mental impacts of climate change are civilization began. clear: story in USA Today, on March 1, that Let me say that again. Is anybody [T]he danger from climate change is listening to this? Scientists said: spotlighted the impacts of climate real, urgent, and severe. The change change unfolding around us. The story The amount of heat-trapping carbon in the wrought by a warming planet will lead atmosphere passed a symbolic milestone this was part of a year-long series called to new conflicts over refugees and re- week, reaching levels that haven’t prevailed ‘‘Why You Should Sweat Climate sources; new suffering from drought on the Earth since long before human civili- Change,’’ and it described how climate and famine; catastrophic natural disas- zation began. disruption is happening all around us. ters; and the degradation of land across Do you know who said that? NOAA, I have also talked about a report en- the globe. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric titled the ‘‘2013 High Risk List’’ that That is from Tom Donilon, National Administration. was released by the Government Ac- Security Advisor, April 24, 2013. countability Office—GAO—a govern- ... CO2 concentrations had finally hit 400 In March, the Director of National parts per million at a key measuring station ment watchdog agency. That report Intelligence, James Clapper, reported in Hawaii. . . . Still, there are few signs that told us how climate disruption and the to the Senate that climate change and Washington will emerge from its deep snooze increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather will create water on the issue. extreme weather events, such as scarcity, disrupt food supplies, and How right on. They are all sleeping, Superstorm Sandy, threaten our Na- harm energy infrastructure in ways except for a handful of us. Wake up to tion’s financial security. that will raise global risks of insta- this. Another aspect of climate change bility and aggravated regional ten- Congress remains unable to pass serious that I have discussed is its impact on sions. legislation to tackle climate change. public health in the U.S. and China, This is from the March 12, 2013, Melanie Fitzpatrick, climate sci- which has experienced the harmful Worldwide Threat Assessment of the entist at the Union of Concerned Sci- health effects from air pollution due to U.S. Intelligence Community, report to entists, was quoted in the article say- its rapid industrialization over the past the Senate Select Committee on Intel- ing: few decades. ligence. . . . it’s been 3 million to 5 million years Today I will discuss how climate dis- While climate change alone does not since the planet has had such high carbon di- ruption poses a risk to our national se- cause conflict, it can accelerate insta- oxide levels. We’ve never been here before, curity in several ways. It has serious bility, increase the threat of inter- certainly not while human beings were on implications on national security plan- national military crises, and hinder the planet. ning, it places additional burdens on our ability to combat terrorism. Ac- She goes on. Oh, no, this is Jon Hoek- the U.S. military, and it affects our cording to the Department of Defense’s stra of the Wildlife Fund. military readiness. Defense Science Board:

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This is from ‘‘Trends and Implica- rity threat, but it is the U.S. military Take the issue of the Keystone Pipe- tions of Climate Change for National that must take a leading role. As one line. It is a big controversy. People and International Security,’’ Depart- of America’s retired military leaders, say, let’s just do it. Well, you ought to ment of Defense’s Defense Science former U. S. Navy Vice Admiral Lee see what will come out of that in terms Board, October 2011. Gunn, stated: of carbon pollution. It will undo all the Climate disruption is also placing an Climate Change poses a clear and good we did from fuel economy. And additional burden on our military, be- present danger to the United States of the oil won’t stay here. They have a cause it impacts the type of missions America . . . The imperative, then, is waste disposal problem with it. But it that must be planned for and under- for leadership and action on a global is a little bit inconvenient. taken. Climate change is increasing scale. The United States must act. The Remember when Vice President Gore the frequency and intensity of extreme United States must lead. wrote the book ‘‘Inconvenient Truth.’’ weather events, and when a weather This is from the November 1, 2012, It is a little inconvenient for us. We disaster occurs, our Armed Forces mo- ‘‘Climate Change and the Homeland,’’ don’t want to know about it because it bilize to provide humanitarian assist- American Security Project. is hard to deal with. But we can do it. ance to local communities and families I could not agree more. We must fol- In California, we are beginning to see in need. low the analysis and advice of our Na- more and more solar rooftops, more We saw this happen with Superstorm tion’s military leaders and national se- and more clean power, and the jobs Sandy, which wiped out entire commu- curity experts to protect the American that are coming with it are extraor- nities in just a few hours. In response, people by addressing the dangerous dinary. We can do this. This is the our soldiers came to the rescue of peo- threat posed by climate disruption. greatest Nation in the world, but we ple on the east coast who were im- I want to show a few charts about are kind of held hostage to the big pol- pacted by Sandy’s storm surge. These what people are saying, and then I will luters. We have to say that we have to types of humanitarian missions— stop. act for the safety of the people. ‘‘The cost of inaction will be stag- whether it is in the U.S. or overseas— We are hearing it. We are hearing it gering.’’ This ran in March. place additional burdens on our brave from our national defense department, men and women in uniform. The effects of climate change in the we are hearing it from George Shultz, world’s most vulnerable regions present a se- Disasters such as Sandy that harm rious threat to American national security. who was the former Secretary of State our civilian infrastructure, such as air- Countries least able to adapt to or mitigate under President Reagan. He says it is a ports, ports, and electric grids, also the impacts of climate change will suffer the national priority that shouldn’t be ig- create national security issues, because most, but the resulting crisis will quickly nored. Cabinet officials from the they can affect military readiness. become a burden on U.S. priorities. Both the Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and In addition to civilian infrastructure, Department of Defense and State Depart- Bush—41 from Clinton and 43 from Superstorm Sandy caused tremendous ment have identified climate change as a se- Bush—wrote a letter to us. And Navy damage to our military facilities. A rious risk to American security and an agent ADM Samuel Locklear, III, Chief of of instability. portion of the $60 billion Sandy emer- U.S. Pacific Forces, calls climate ‘‘our gency relief package that Congress This is a very bipartisan group. It is biggest worry.’’ passed earlier this year went toward actually mostly Republicans on this, of That is what he said. people saying do something about this. repairing and replacing damaged Fed- The significant upheaval climate change eral military assets, including: Fort Our national security is at stake. ‘‘is probably the most likely thing . . . that Dix in New Jersey; Norfolk Naval Sta- When there are refugees who are run will cripple the security environment. . . . ’’ out of their country, what is going to tion in Virginia; Dover Air Force Base This is a Navy man. in Delaware; and the Coast Guard happen to the world? There already are climate refugees. There is a movie There are a broad range of risks associated Academy campus in Connecticut. with the impacts of climate change, such as The U.S. military has almost 300,000 called ‘‘Climate Refugees.’’ drought and lack of drinking water supplies, buildings valued at $590 billion—much ‘‘Danger from climate change is real, which can contribute to military crises of which is at risk because of climate urgent and severe.’’ around the world. change. In January, DoD stated: The change wrought by a warming planet This is what the Director of National In many ways, coastal military in- will lead to new conflicts over refugees and resources; new suffering from drought and Intelligence, James Clapper, said: stallations have been on the front lines famine; catastrophic natural disasters; and . . . extreme weather will create water of climate change.’’ the degradation of land across the globe. scarcity, disrupt food supplies, and harm en- In fact, 10 percent of DoD coastal in- That is a quote from Tom Donilon, ergy infrastructure in ways that will raise stallations and facilities are located at the global risks of instability and aggravated National Security Adviser. So this is a regional tensions. or near sea level. According to the Na- national security issue. tional Intelligence Council, more than How could the polluters have so It goes on. The entire national de- 30 U.S. military installations were al- much power to overwhelm our national fense establishment is speaking with ready facing elevated risks from storm security people? But that is where it is. one voice. We also wanted them to tell surges and rising sea levels. These in- That is where it is. us what would happen to our military stallations include ‘‘Climate change can hinder ability facilities. Many of them—300,000 build- Eglin Air Force base, located on the to combat terrorism.’’ ings valued at $590 billion are at risk Gulf of Mexico in the Florida pan- Climate change effects, particularly those because of climate change. Those are handle—this facility faces storm surges related to water and food and security . . . coastal military installations. and sea level rise; and can create conditions terrorists and extrem- We are dealing with a lot of infra- Norfolk Naval Station and the neigh- ists seek to exploit. Therefore, they are sig- structure. Norfolk Naval Station, boring Newport News shipyard—the lo- nificant factors in combating terrorism. neighboring Newport News shipyard cation where we build aircraft carriers. That was the Department of Defense, where they build the aircraft carriers, These facilities are also threatened by October 2011. Department of Defense. they are threatened by storm surges storm surges and sea level rise. National security advisers. The CIA and sea level rise. The U.S. military is not alone in has been telling us this for a long time. I have come to the floor now three or viewing climate change as a threat. A We have to act. We have to act. four times to keep raising these dif- recent study found that over 70 percent I have to say there are a number of ferent issues. Tonight I am talking of nations surveyed around the world my colleagues here—a small number— about national security, but we also

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He then re- groups that are underrepresented in When I had the gavel years ago—it vised his legislation and circulated it the sciences, such as women and racial has been a while—the scientists started barely 2 days before the Committee minorities. Both amendments were ac- to agree that we would start to see ex- met to begin debate and consider cepted by the Committee by unani- treme weather. People said: What do amendments. This year, the Judiciary mous consent. you mean? Do you mean it is going to Committee received the bill text on The Committee also unanimously ap- get hot? Yes, it is going to get hot, but April 17, and after a period of more proved my amendment to permanently we are also going to have snow in the than 3 weeks to consider it and draft authorize and further strengthen the summer in some places. We are going amendments we began our consider- EB–5 Regional Center Program which to have terrible storms and tornadoes ation of amendments to the bill on will benefit the economy. The United and all the rest. May 9. States Citizenship and Immigration We need to protect our people. That During the Committees consideration Services—USCIS—estimates that the is our No. 1 obligation. We have to deal of the Immigration Reform and Control EB–5 Regional Center Program has cre- with this threat that is upon us. It is Act in 1986 the Committee met four ated tens of thousands of American going to get worse and worse through times. We are holding our fourth day of jobs and has attracted more than $1 the years. markup today. It is my hope that the billion in investment in communities I certainly hope—and I pray over it— Committee will complete our consider- all across the United States since 2006. that people will wake up to this and we ation of the bill on Wednesday after 6, These amendments are just a few of will start to have support for moving extended days of consideration. In 1985, the many offered to promote jobs and together and at the end of the day it is the Committee debated only 11 amend- innovation in the non-immigration a win-win-win. We will help save our ments, adopting 7. The Committee sent visa provisions in Title IV of the bill. planet. We will create good-paying jobs the bill to the Senate on as 12–5 vote. Other bipartisan proposals to provide right here in America as we move to- In 2006, the Committee met five assistance for American workers to ward clean energy. We will see fewer times to consider amendments to the apply for jobs in the technology sector people with asthma, and we will have a Chairman’s Securing America’s Bor- and establish employee reporting re- more healthy population. ders bill, conducted 60 votes and adopt- quirements to address potential abuse At the end of the day we will help ed 54 amendments. The bill was then of the visa system have also been those in the transition who have to pay reported to the Senate on a vote of 12 adopted. a little bit more for their energy. We to 6. In 2007, the bill was not considered The Committee has voted to accept have it all figured out, how to do that, by the Judiciary Committee at all be- amendments offered by nearly every and no one will be hurt. But right fore floor consideration. member of the minority on the Judici- now—I am a very straight from the Already this year the Committee has ary Committee. Senators GRASSLEY, shoulder person—I can tell you it is not met for 4 days to consider amendments HATCH, SESSIONS, GRAHAM, CORNYN, happening, but I feel an obligation to to the Border Security, Economic Op- LEE, and FLAKE have all offered amend- my grandkids to be here every Monday portunity, and Immigration Moderniza- ments adopted by the Committee to I can be here to put in the RECORD the tion Act. During just the first three ex- improve the bill. Senators FEINSTEIN, problems we are facing. ecutive sessions, the Committee has WHITEHOUSE, KLOBUCHAR, FRANKEN, f considered 99 amendments. Of those COONS, BLUMENTHAL and HIRONO have 50—more than half—were offered by the also contributed important amend- IMMIGRATION Republican minority. During those ments to improve the legislation. With Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, over the first 3 days, the Committee debated the adoption of these amendments, the past several weeks the Senate Judici- and voted to accept 67 amendments to Committee demonstrated its ability to ary Committee has considered the Bor- the bill. That is already more amend- act in a bipartisan manner to improve der Security, Economic Opportunity, ments than were debated in 2006 and 6 this historic legislation. and Immigration Modernization Act. In times as many amendments as were de- In an unprecedented effort to achieve addition to the three hearings the bated in 1986. Of those accepted, 20 transparency during the Judiciary Committee held this year on the need were offered by Republican members. Committee’s public proceedings, and to for comprehensive immigration reform, That includes several amendments ensure the American people could fol- the Committee held an additional sponsored by Senator GRASSLEY, Sen- low the Committee’s consideration of three hearings specifically on this leg- ator CORNYN and a few sponsored by the bill, I made public all 301 amend- islative proposal after it was intro- Senator SESSIONS. The Committee has ments filed on Tuesday, May 7, by post- duced. In those legislative hearings we acted in a bipartisan way to accept ing them on the Judiciary Committee’s received testimony from 26 witnesses, amendments authored by Senators website. In real time, as the Committee including the Secretary of Homeland from both sides of the aisle and by Sen- accepts or rejects amendments, the Security, Secretary Napolitano, who ators who are proponents of the bill Committee’s website is updated to re- spoke at length about the bill would and some by Senators who can fairly be flect which amendments are modified, make our country safer and help ad- considered opponents of the bill. accepted or fail. dress the current problems in our im- The Committee will continue its con- The Judiciary Committee’s mark up migration system. sideration of the legislation after to- of the Border Security, Economic Op- The Judiciary Committee has bene- night’s votes. As of 4:30 today, we have portunity, and Immigration Moderniza- fited from more process and trans- considered an additional 45 amend- tion Act is not yet finished but we have parency than any previous Committee ments, including 22 offered by Repub- completed work on two of the four ti- consideration of immigration reform. licans, and 23 offered by Democrats. tles of the bill as well as the important In 1985, the Judiciary Committee Sub- One example of the Committee’s bi- ‘‘trigger’’ provisions. We have been committee on Immigration held three partisan efforts to improve this legisla- able to focus our extensive consider- hearings on the Immigration Control tion was offered by Senators HATCH, ation of this complex bill for three and Reform Act and heard testimony COONS and KLOBUCHAR, which will in- weeks and still achieve a fair and from 14 witnesses. In 2006 and 2007, the crease certain immigration fees and transparent process for Committee last two times the Senate tried to provide 70 percent of the funds col- consideration. With the help of the enact comprehensive immigration re- lected to the states to improve and en- Senators who serve so diligently on the form, the Republican chairman of the hance the economic competitiveness of Judiciary Committee from both sides Judiciary Committee held no hearings the United States by improving of aisle, I hope by the end of this week

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.044 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 2013 that the Committee will have com- million Americans. This represents an struggling to put food on the table, nu- pleted its consideration of the legisla- important part of our national secu- trition assistance and emergency feed- tion and that we will report a com- rity. ing programs have become even more prehensive immigration reform bill to Agriculture is a pillar of Vermont’s crucial. The bill also contains initia- the Senate with the recommendation economy and of our Nation’s economy. tives to encourage better health, in- that it be considered and passed. I look So it is with this farm bill that we creased access to local foods, nutrition forward to bringing this legislation be- have produced in the Senate Com- for children and seniors, and to support fore the full Senate at the beginning of mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and self-sufficiency and food security in our next work period. Forestry. One of many key components our Nation’s low-income communities I note, I hope we will finish that this of this bill, in terms of Vermont and while tackling the difficult problem of week. We will go very late tonight, Vermont’s economy, is a significant ‘‘food deserts.’’ I am also pleased that very late tomorrow night, very late dairy reform proposal that offers the Chairwoman STABENOW included lan- Wednesday night, all day Thursday, best hope in decades of helping pro- guage I offered as an amendment in and all day Friday, if necessary, until ducers and consumers step off the dan- committee last year to make it easier we get it finished. gerous rollercoaster of wild price for SNAP participants to buy local f swings in the markets in which dairy foods through a Community Supported farmers must sell their time-sensitive Agriculture Share, CSA, membership. THE FARM BILL products. I believe this is key to our But at a time when more Americans Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, last consideration of a farm bill, and I know than ever before are at risk of going week, the Senate Agriculture Com- it is what farmers in Vermont are hungry and food pantry shelves across mittee once again reported to the full watching closely; I have been hearing the country are bare, these programs Senate a bipartisan farm bill, and I am from them regularly in strong support could be made even stronger by dedi- pleased the Senate has turned to its of stabilization and margin insurance cating more resources to help the need- consideration this week. I compliment working in tandem. We simply must iest among us. I hope during our con- the distinguished chair, Senator STA- protect our dairy farmers from the vol- sideration of this bill we can work to BENOW, who has done Herculean duties. atility of turbulent price swings with a increase support for the Emergency The bill before us represents nearly 2 financially sound risk management Food Assistance Program, SNAP em- years of hard work to satisfy the wide- program to help farmers manage risk ployment and training programs, and ly varied agricultural interests of this and margin volatility, and do so with- community food projects to the level country, while supporting food assist- out driving up the cost to the govern- included in last year’s farm bill. These ance programs for those in need. The ment. programs are essential in our commu- Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act As the author of the Organic Foods nities, and I hope we can invest as will save $23 billion over 10 years, Production Act, I am extremely much in these programs this year as we which is remarkable given the fiscal pleased this bill continues to make did last year. restraints we face, and was overwhelm- strong improvements for organic agri- I am disappointed, however, that the ingly supported by the members of the culture. I am also pleased that the bill bill before the Senate today once again agriculture committee by a vote of 15– once again includes a policy to give the includes $4 billion in cuts to the SNAP 5. National Organic Program much-need- program, which will predominately Unfortunately, due to the House’s in- ed authority to effectively protect and come from northeastern States. I un- action on the Senate-passed bill last enforce organic integrity. In addition derstand this cut is part of a larger year, many farm bill programs expired, to enforcing the integrity of the or- compromise on behalf of Chairwoman while others were temporarily ex- ganic brand, I am committed to seeing STABENOW, who has been a strong sup- tended at the end of the year, making that this bill treats all farmers fairly. porter of these nutrition assistance it all the more imperative that we We made great strides last year in programs. Ensuring these programs work together now to ensure we move making improvements to crop insur- can continue to serve Vermonters and ahead with a bill in the next few ance so that it will adequately com- all Americans in need is a key part to months. I was glad that in December pensate organic producers for their enacting a strong farm bill for this we were able to delay and prevent the losses. Similar changes are needed in country. ‘‘dairy cliff’’ from roiling markets the Environmental Quality Incentive This is why I am particularly con- worldwide and inflating dairy prices, Program to eliminate the unfair lower cerned about the bill the House will which would have wreaked havoc in the payment limit applied solely to or- consider which includes five times the marketplace and on our farms. But the ganic farmers seeking to enroll in the cuts to nutrition assistance as the Sen- short-term extension of the Farm Bill program’s Organic Initiative. ate bill, and $4 billion more than the is no rational way to legislate, and the Another important compromise in House included in their committee bill last-minute extension left dozens of this bill is found in the trade title, last year. These cuts will needlessly critical agriculture programs stranded where the proposal expands the success eliminate millions of low-income without funding. We must not repeat of the Local and Regional Food Aid Americans from this program. The that process. Procurement pilot program from the House bill would mean that several The bill before us contains many of 2008 farm bill, and also increases the thousand children would lose eligi- the same improvements included in the funds available to support strategic bility for free school lunches. In 2012 Senate-passed bill, while making prepositioning, which brings food aid Vermont, one in five children lives in important updates to reflect new fiscal commodities to at-risk regions before food insecure homes and I know that realities and maintaining the integrity food emergencies strike. I look forward number is even higher in some other of the policies we worked so hard to to working with Senators to find fur- States. It is shameful for any child in pass last year. The Agriculture Re- ther improvements in how we can best this country to go hungry and I hope form, Food and Jobs Act makes an in- provide emergency food aid and inter- the Senate will continue to oppose vestment in American agriculture that national development programs that these draconian cuts to nutrition as- will benefit our producers, our dairy have the flexibility to react quickly in sistance. farmers, our rural communities, our times of emergency, avoid disrupting The Senate agriculture committee’s Main Street businesses, taxpayers, and local markets, and increase efficiency chairwoman and ranking member, and consumers, all while reducing the def- so we can save money and feed more both of their staffs, should be ap- icit by $23 billion. people. plauded for the great work they have Every Farm Bill is important to the This legislation also includes support done to swiftly move this bipartisan Green Mountain State and to all the for vital anti-hunger programs such as bill through committee and now onto states of our nation as a matter of na- the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance the Senate floor in record speed. I hope tional security. Very few countries can Program, SNAP, and the Emergency the Senate can once again move for- boast that they can feed themselves. Food Assistance Program. Unfortu- ward in a bipartisan way to pass the We have the ability to nourish 320-plus nately, with so many Americans still farm bill this week, and I hope the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.027 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3611 House moves forward as well so we Steve loved radio from an early age. lion Americans diagnosed with the dis- might reconcile our differences before He began his broadcasting career at the ease of infertility. the expiration in September of the cur- age of 14, when he got a job working at Earlier this month, men and women rent short-term extension. the local radio station in his hometown across the country shared their stories f of Glasgow, KY. His parents were sup- during National Infertility Awareness portive of Steve’s dream and drove him Week. This movement, organized by KENTUCKY MILITARY ORDER OF to work at that first job. RESOLVE: The National Infertility As- THE PURPLE HEART By the age of 21, Steve owned his sociation, brings attention to the dis- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I first radio station. When he bought it, ease of infertility and encourages the rise today to honor the men and it was a 250-watt AM station that only public to take charge of their reproduc- women of the Commonwealth of Ken- broadcast in the daytime. Steve soon tive health. Let me take this oppor- tucky’s Military Order of the Purple upgraded it to 500 watts and 24 hours of tunity to commend RESOLVE for its Heart, MOPH. Membership in the broadcasting a day. work providing community and giving MOPH is reserved for combat-wounded Steve attended the University of voice to women and men experiencing veterans who have been awarded the Kentucky, where he received a bach- infertility. Purple Heart for their service in the elor’s degree in telecommunications. Over the last few decades, significant U.S. Armed Forces. The members of While completing his senior year, he medical advancements, such as in vitro the Kentucky MOPH have made ex- bought WKVE, an AM station in Cave fertilization, have provided a solution traordinary contributions and sac- City. Today he is the president and for some would be parents. However, rifices in defense of the United States. CEO of Commonwealth Broadcasting, the high cost to undergo infertility Their brave and valiant actions during based in Glasgow, and owns and oper- care often poses an additional barrier combat have been vital to preserving ates 22 radio stations throughout the for couples to overcome. It costs more the freedom and way of life that Amer- Bluegrass State. than $12,000 for a couple to undergo one icans continue to enjoy today. I ap- As his business grew, Steve became cycle of infertility treatment and in- plaud the members of the Kentucky more and more engaged in broad- surance coverage is often dismal. For MOPH not only for their service to the casting industry matters. He was first some patients, multiple cycles are re- United States but also for their stead- elected to the board of directors of the quired to achieve a successful preg- fast commitment to their fellow com- National Association of Broadcasters, nancy outcome. Federal Government bat-wounded veterans and to all of our NAB, in 1999. He would go on to serve insurance plans do not specifically Nation’s veterans and their families. as part of the board’s leadership, chair- cover infertility treatments and only On June 1, 2013, the Kentucky MOPH man of the board, and ultimately as will gather in Paducah, KY, for its an- 15 States offer any level of coverage. the NAB joint board chairman, the as- I have introduced a bill that would nual convention. In anticipation of this alleviate some of the costs associated gathering, I would like to draw atten- sociation’s top industry leadership with infertility care. The Family Act tion to two noteworthy milestones the post. Steve also served on the board of (S. 881) creates a Federal tax credit for Kentucky MOPH celebrates this year. directors and executive committees for January 2, 2013, marked the 70th anni- the Radio Advertising Bureau. individuals who are diagnosed with in- versary of the Louisville, KY, Blue- Steve’s community service in Ken- fertility by a licensed physician. A tax grass Chapter 146 of the MOPH, and the tucky is equally impressive. He has credit will help make this vital patient Department of Kentucky MOPH will served as the chairman of the Author- care more accessible and affordable to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Octo- ity for Kentucky Educational Tele- those who lack insurance coverage for ber 22, 2013. At this time, I ask my col- vision and has worked with the Glas- these services. leagues in the Senate to join me in ex- gow-Barren County Industrial Develop- I hope you will join me by becoming tending gratitude and commendations ment Economic Authority, the Glas- a cosponsor of The Family Act. This is to members of the Commonwealth of gow Rotary Club, and the Glasgow-Bar- a necessary step towards ensuring that Kentucky’s Military Order of the Pur- ren County Boys & Girls Club. all of our citizens have the ability to ple Heart for their dedication and serv- Steve is a past president of the Ken- raise a family, without compromising ice to America’s military and Amer- tucky Broadcasters Association and in their financial future. ica’s veterans. America has the great- 2009 received their highest honor, the f Distinguished Kentuckian Award. And est military in the world, and the TRIBUTE TO JANE HOLL LUTE MOPH serves as a vital support system as I already stated, Mr. President, in Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I rise to veterans that make this a reality. 2011 he received the very high honor from his peers of the prestigious Na- today to express my deep gratitude and f tional Radio Award. best wishes to Ms. Jane Holl Lute for TRIBUTE TO STEVE NEWBERRY It is the Commonwealth’s loss that in her service as Deputy Secretary of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I June, Steve will end his service on the Department of Homeland Security, rise today to pay tribute to a longtime NAB board of directors. Whatever en- DHS, over the past 4 years. friend and a fixture of the broadcasting deavors may lay ahead for him, I know Ms. Lute arrived at DHS in April 2009 industry in Kentucky and nationally, he will dispatch them with the same with an already impressive public serv- Mr. Steve Newberry. For more than 25 success that has marked his career to ice record that included over 30 years years, Steve, a resident of Hiseville, date. I am sure his family, including of distinguished service, including time KY, has been a leader in Kentucky his wife Vickie and his son Walker, are in the U.S. Army during Operation radio. He has earned the respect and very proud of him. Desert Storm. She served on the Na- admiration of his peers in the Com- Steve Newberry is one of Kentucky’s tional Security Council staff under monwealth and throughout the country finest broadcasters and a man of integ- both President George H.W. Bush and many times over. I am sad to note that rity. I know my colleagues in the Sen- President Bill Clinton. Ms. Lute held next month, Steve will complete his ate join me in congratulating him for senior-level positions within the service on the board of directors of the his dedication to the radio profession, United Nations, UN, where she oversaw National Association of Broadcasters. to his community, and to the Common- logistical and administrative support Over the course of his career, Steve wealth of Kentucky. to UN peacekeeping operations world- has helped lead radio and television f wide and coordinated efforts to build broadcasters on a national level, and sustainable peace in countries emerg- he has had a significant impact on the THE FAMILY ACT ing from violent conflict. Her record of broadcasting industry. This was recog- Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, achievement extends to her academic nized when in 2011 Steve received from building a family is an exciting mile- accomplishments. She holds a Ph.D. in his peers the prestigious National stone in the lives of millions of Amer- political science from Stanford Univer- Radio Award, which is given annually ican families. Unfortunately, the road sity and a J.D. from Georgetown Uni- to an outstanding leader in the radio towards conceiving a child is often dif- versity. I would be remiss if I did not industry. ficult and painful for the nearly 7 mil- mention that she achieved many of

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In par- f third largest department in the Federal ticular, Ms. Lute oversaw all Depart- Government of the United States. Com- mental efforts to strengthen the na- HANES MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL prised of more than 240,000 employees tion’s cybersecurity, including policy, Mr. BURR. Mr. President, today I and operating with an annual budget of planning, operations, and budget. wish to congratulate Hanes Magnet over $56 billion, DHS works to secure Through the numerous transitions in Middle School in Winston-Salem, NC, our Nation, while enhancing Federal, the Department’s cyber governance for being recognized as the top magnet State, and local capabilities to prepare structure, Ms. Lute was a steady, reli- school in the country. On May 7, 2013, for, respond to, and recover from able, informed, and persistent voice on Hanes was awarded the prestigious Dr. threats and disasters of all kinds. cyber matters, and she helped ensure Ronald P. Simpson School of Merit Ex- Throughout the past 4 years, Ms. that cyberspace would remain civilian cellence Award, which recognizes one Lute has committed herself whole- space. school for innovative programming, heartedly to the mission set forth in In order to ensure our Nation’s suc- academic achievement, and promoting DHS’s Quadrennial Homeland Security cess in cybersecurity, Ms. Lute person- diversity. Hanes Magnet School, which Review, QHSR, which is to ensure that ally led the implementation effort to focuses on science, technology, engi- our Nation is a safe, secure, and resil- improve the Department’s ability to neering and mathematics, or STEM, ient place where the American way of build a world-class cybersecurity work- has worked within the Winston-Salem life can thrive. Against a backdrop of force and to ensure a strong pipeline of community to provide real world appli- continued and evolving threats and talent for the future. Ms. Lute also cation of STEM, taking students out of hazards of all kinds, Ms. Lute has helped promote a Continuous the classroom for innovative, hands-on worked determinedly to fulfill the Diagnostics and Monitoring capability, application of STEM. This approach challenging and wide-ranging mission which will enable Federal agencies and has increased student engagement, and of the Department. other organizations to see and respond To that end, Ms. Lute has worked I believe achievement within the to day-to-day cyber threats. These ef- school overall. closely with the many partners in both forts and others have contributed di- the public and the private sector who Hanes has only been a magnet school rectly to a stronger national cyber eco- for 6 years but in that time has seen play an essential role in keeping our system. Nation safe. This includes all levels of large increases in enrollment, matched Ms. Lute’s accomplishments are not by equally impressive gains in its government, law enforcement, private limited to domestic operations. Her fa- industry, and most importantly, indi- achievement data. Magnet schools like miliarity with international negotia- Hanes provide parents with expanded viduals and communities, who have tion was of great value to DHS and her proven time and time again that they options for their child’s education—op- efforts abroad have helped enhance se- tions that will ensure students aren’t are our greatest allies and the key to curity practices here at home. As the our success. This bottom-up approach confined to schools that might not be lead negotiator for the U.S. Passenger serving their individual needs. For that to homeland security reflects the man- Name Record Agreement with the Eu- ner in which Ms. Lute has helped lead reason, I am proud of the success Hanes ropean Union, she secured a landmark DHS during her time at the Depart- has achieved as recognized by this new data-sharing agreement with the ment. As I see it, her focus has always award. Congratulations to principal European Union that increased the se- closely mirrored two of my core val- Melita Wise, the parents, students, and curity of air travel while protecting ues—to figure out the right thing to do everyone else at Hanes for this award. civil liberties and privacy. In these ne- and do it, as well as to focus on excel- It is well deserved. gotiations, she bridged fundamental lence in everything we do. f differences between how Europeans and Under Ms. Lute’s leadership, DHS ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS also made significant progress in align- Americans view privacy through tenac- ing operations with smart and efficient ity and perseverance. These same strategy through publication of the traits are seen in her approach to the Department’s bilateral relations as HAVERHILL, NEW HAMPSHIRE QHSR, the Nation’s first ever com- ∑ prehensive review of America’s strat- well. She expanded cooperation with Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I egy for homeland security, followed by our British and German allies through wish to honor Haverhill, NH—a town in the Bottom-Up Review, which is DHS’s the Joint Contact Group and Security Grafton County that is celebrating the effort to align programmatic activities Cooperation Group, forged stronger 250th anniversary of its founding. I am and organizational structure with the ties with India through the Homeland proud to join citizens across the Gran- mission sets and goals identified in the Security Dialogue, and she opened the ite State in recognizing this special QHSR. door to frank discussions with China milestone. In her role as Deputy Secretary at over cyber and port security. Haverhill is comprised of the villages DHS, Ms. Lute made it a priority to in- The commitment to secure our Na- of Woodsville, Pike, North Haverhill, stitute the sound management prac- tion and create a more resilient Amer- and the historic town center at Haver- tices that have helped place DHS on ica is a goal that is shared not only hill Corner. The village of North Haver- solid financial, programmatic, stra- among Members of Congress and the hill is the county seat of Grafton Coun- tegic, and organizational footing. Per- men and women of the Department of ty. The Bedell Bridge State Park, haps most notably, Ms. Lute’s efforts Homeland Security, but also among ev- Black Mountain State Forest, Kinder helped DHS earn a qualified audit opin- eryday citizens. That security is en- Memorial Forest, and the Oliverian ion on all Fiscal Year 2012 financial sured by the men and women who step Valley Wildlife Preserve are all located statements, a first for the Department forward each day and say ‘‘Send Me.’’ in Haverhill. and in record time for such a large and Ms. Lute once told me this is the very Haverhill was granted a charter by new department. Ms. Lute also helped credo the men and women of DHS em- Governor Benning Wentworth on May to implement the framework for Inte- brace in every crisis. So today, I sin- 18, 1763. A veteran of the French and grated Investment Life Cycle Manage- cerely thank Deputy Secretary Lute Indian War, CPT John Hazen originally ment to ensure that the DHS budget of for her public service and for her ex- oversaw and settled Haverhill, naming nearly $60 billion is spent wisely and traordinary service over 3 decades to it after his birthplace in Massachu- efficiently. keep our Nation safe. She leaves behind setts. Like a true leader, Ms. Lute has the a strong legacy of ‘‘just get it done’’ The population has grown to over vision to plan ahead and address future leadership, paving the path for future 4,600 residents. The patriotism and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.024 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3613 commitment of the people of Haverhill 2nd Infantry 3rd Brigade. This May 30, if but not for all of these? is reflected in part by their record of just 3 days after our Nation’s Memorial And one such fine son of liberty, service in defense of our Nation. Day salute to America’s fallen heroes, his name is Sargent Charles Harris . . . he! Some of Haverhill’s most notable Sergeant Harris will observe the 1-year Is part of that magnificent 2nd Infantry! From that golden state, residents have included U.S. Senator anniversary of his ‘‘Alive Day.’’ That is when he could not so wait to serve his Coun- and New Hampshire Governor, Henry the inspiring way our wounded war- try Tis of Thee! W. Keyes; U.S. Congressmen Noah riors describe the day they were in- As it was out on patrol, Davis and Jonathan H. Rowell; and pro- jured—wounded but alive, they cele- as when we almost lost this brave soul . . . fessional baseball players Chad brate their second chance at life. While, in an IED blast . . . Paranto and Bob Smith. It was on May 30, 2012, that Sergeant it looked like he would not so last . . . As sturdy and resilient as the people Harris lost his legs and almost his life Losing his two legs, who built it, Haverhill is home to the in an IED explosion in Afghanistan. as he so cheated death on that day! But with his light, Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge. Com- And over the past year, he has come so as he so came out of all of that darkness pleted in 1829, it is the oldest Town far and so fast in his recovery at Wal- someway! Lattice Truss Saltbox covered bridge in ter Reed Army Hospital, where I first To recovery . . . the United States. met him. With the help of his family For when he so awoke, Haverhill is also home to the Mu- and his devoted mother Lisa, who has and so saw that all that he so had left was seum of American Weather. This been at his side throughout his recov- but hope! unique institution chronicles the his- ery, he has come back from the dead. His fine to heart to him so spoke! tory of four unique New England Family and loved ones are the unsung Of being, The Being The Best! All in what he must now so invoke, weather events. heroes in all of America’s wars—and all on this his future quest! Haverhill is a place that has contrib- the best medicine for a faster recovery. With what he now has so left! uted much to the life and spirit of the Charles has a dream, and it is coming And with your devoted Mother Lisa by your State of New Hampshire. I am pleased true: He is building a home in West side, to extend my warm regards to the peo- Virginia, and he will live the rest of his helping you so pass that test! ple of Haverhill as they celebrate the life there, in what he calls almost For already Charles in your short life, town’s 250th anniversary.∑ Heaven. We are honored that such a you have scaled to the highest of all heights! To places where few of us will sight! f great American has chosen to make his home in our beautiful State. He will be As with your courage our Nation you have so blessed! TRIBUTE TO BETSY BROUN welcomed warmly to one of the most ∑ To So Teach Us! Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, today I patriotic States in our Nation. To So Beseech Us! wish to honor Betsy Broun, the Direc- To celebrate Sergeant Harris’s ‘‘com- To So Reach Us, tor of the Smithsonian Art Museum. ing home’’ to a place he has never been all in your most magnificent quest! Betsy will be honored Thursday before and to honor his heroism, sac- For you are 2nd to none! evening at the Frederic E. Church rifice, and determination, I ask that a And you are one of America’s most brightest Award Gala in New York for ‘‘trans- poem written by Albert Caswell of of all sons! forming the perception of American West Virginia be printed in the As you so make the Angels tears so run! Art.’’ As your heart would so crest! RECORD. Moments are that we so have! Betsy and I became friends years ago Mr. President, I urge all my Senate To change the world, over—you guessed it—American Art. colleagues to take time to read this to hearts so grab! She has always been more than gra- warm tribute to such an inspiring hero To make a difference with it all! cious with her time, her great stories, and to congratulate him on the anni- For men of honor like Charles, and her expertise. I am an American versary of his ‘‘Alive Day.’’ who so hear that most noble call! History teacher by trade, but Betsy has And may God grant him, his mother, And so go off to war! taught me a great deal about the inter- and all of his friends many more anni- All of our freedoms so insure! section of American Art and American versaries in the years ahead. Who are 2nd to none, now that is so for sure! History. There being no objection, the mate- As up ahead but lies so much more! Under Betsy Broun’s leadership, the rial was printed in the RECORD, as fol- Because, your going almost to Heaven soon! Smithsonian American Art Museum lows: to West Virginia to live the rest of your life has undergone a $250 million renova- 2nd TO NONE as you like to so croon! tion. She has taken the Smithsonian’s 2nd . . . To live a long and happy live, work far afield through new media, dis- 2nd to none . . . as there you are shooting for the moon! tance learning, and her lectures. And The 2nd Infantry are how our wars And without such inspirational men as you, there is nothing better than a walk are won . . . heroes like Charles from of 2nd ID where 2nd ID, Men of iron and might, would we all so be? through a Betsy-curated exhibit. For one thing is so true, Despite all of her professional and who all out in times of war their fine souls do so ignite! there 2nd to none!∑ academic success, Betsy has never lost But for The Greater Good, f touch with her native Kansas, and she all in what they so could! and I have had a lot of fun over the Who so lock and load, 2013 PRIDE FOUNDATION years talking about Thomas Hart Ben- and so live by such a code! SCHOLARS ton, a native Missouri artist and the Of Strength In Honor, great nephew of the first Senator from as do all of those! ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, today Missouri, and discussing other ‘‘middle The 2nd Infantry, I wish to recognize the 2013 Pride Foun- America’’ artists. as they so make history! dation Scholars—a remarkable group My wife Abby and I are so grateful Wherever they so go! of 89 students who share incredible per- The ones who love our Nation so! severance, a strong desire to give back, for Betsy’s friendship, and we con- With Boots on the ground! gratulate her on the Frederic E. As they kick all of those doors down! and a focus on how education can im- Church Award—an honor she will no As their most valiant hearts so explode! prove their lives and their commu- doubt receive Thursday with her typ- One fine fighting machine! nities. ical Midwestern humility, but one we Who so heroically come upon the battle Pride Foundation plays a crucial role know she deserves.∑ scene! in encouraging and supporting the next With Boots on the ground! f generation of leaders in the LGBT com- As where they will be found! munity. Students who have been stig- TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT CHARLES As one and all, matized because of their sexual ori- HARRIS as their brave hearts so sound! As we hear their great hearts pound! entation or gender identity sometimes ∑ Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, today The grunts on the ground! do not receive the support they need I wish to honor an American hero— Who shall not let our Nation down! from their families and communities, SGT Charles Harris of the U.S. Army Where would this our Nation so be, and too often, individuals of great

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An act to improve the con- To the Congress of the United States: cational scholarships to LGBT and al- sideration by the Securities and Ex- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- lied students in Washington, Alaska, change Commission of the costs and gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. They benefits of its regulations and orders; for the automatic termination of a na- have provided these students with fi- to the Committee on Banking, Hous- tional emergency unless, within 90 nancial support, mentorship opportuni- ing, and Urban Affairs. days prior to the anniversary date of ties, and a community that focuses on f its declaration, the President publishes generosity, encouragement, and ac- in the Federal Register and transmits to INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ceptance. As Pride Foundation marks the Congress a notice stating that the JOINT RESOLUTIONS the 20th anniversary of their scholar- emergency is to continue in effect be- ship program and honors these stu- The following bills and joint resolu- yond the anniversary date. In accord- dents at the 2013 Scholarship Celebra- tions were introduced, read the first ance with this provision, I have sent to tion Reception, I wish to congratulate and second times by unanimous con- the Federal Register for publication the this year’s scholars on all their sent, and referred as indicated: enclosed notice stating that the na- achievements. By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. VITTER, tional emergency with respect to the Pride Foundation’s longstanding de- Mr. PAUL, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CHAM- stabilization of Iraq that was declared BLISS, Mr. CRUZ, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. termination to help students succeed in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, COBURN, Mr. RISCH, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. mirrors the LGBT community’s tire- 2003, is to continue in effect beyond CRAPO, Mr. ENZI, Mr. HATCH, Mr. less efforts in the fight for equality. May 22, 2013. BOOZMAN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. WICKER, And as we commemorate this year’s Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. Obstacles to the continued recon- Pride Month, we should look back and JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. SESSIONS, struction of Iraq, the restoration and celebrate the tremendous strides that and Mr. BARRASSO): we have made toward equality in Wash- maintenance of peace and security in S. 988. A bill to provide for an accounting ington State and across the Northwest. the country, and the development of of total United States contributions to the I join with many in Washington political, administrative, and economic United Nations; to the Committee on For- institutions in Iraq continue to pose an eign Relations. State in congratulating this year’s By Mr. SCHATZ: Pride Foundation Scholars on all they unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign pol- S. 989. A bill to eliminate the prerequisite have achieved so far. I look forward to of direct appropropriations relating to col- icy of the United States. Accordingly, I seeing all they will accomplish as lead- lection of health data and to modify stand- ers in their communities. Although we have determined that it is necessary to ards for measuring sexual orientation and have a long way to go to move our continue the national emergency with gender identity; to the Committee on country in the right direction, working respect to the stabilization of Iraq. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. together we have accomplished so BARACK OBAMA. By Mrs. SHAHEEN: THE WHITE HOUSE, May 17, 2013. S. 990. A bill to extend the Iraqi and Af- much. I am proud to stand up and fight ghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs by 1 for the LGBT community, and I will f year; to the Committee on the Judiciary. continue to make sure that your sto- By Mr. MENENDEZ: ries are heard in the Senate. Again, S. 991. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- congratulations to the 2013 Pride Foun- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE enue Code of 1986 to prevent the avoidance of dation Scholars. I look forward to see- At 2:03 p.m., a message from the tax by insurance companies through reinsur- ing all you will accomplish in the years ance with non-taxed affiliates; to the Com- House of Representatives, delivered by mittee on Finance. to come.∑ Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, f announced that pursuant to 22 U.S.C. f MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT 2761, and the order of the House of Jan- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND uary 3, 2013, the Speaker appoints the SENATE RESOLUTIONS Messages from the President of the following Member of the House of Rep- The following concurrent resolutions United States were communicated to resentatives to the British-American the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- and Senate resolutions were read, and Interparliamentary Group: Mr. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: retaries. Cicilline of Rhode Island. By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. VIT- f The message also announced that TER, Mr. BAUCUS, and Mr. BARRASSO): EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913 and the order S. Res. 149. A resolution designating the of the House of January 3, 2013, the As in executive session the Presiding week of May 19 through May 25, 2013, as ‘‘Na- Speaker appoints the following Mem- Officer laid before the Senate messages tional Public Works Week’’; considered and bers on the part of the House of Rep- agreed to. from the President of the United resentatives to the Congressional-Ex- States submitting sundry nominations f ecutive Commission on the People’s which were referred to the appropriate Republic of China: Mr. Wolf of Vir- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS committees. ginia, Mr. Pittenger of North Carolina, S 116 (The messages received today are . and Mr. Meadows of North Carolina. printed at the end of the Senate pro- At the request of Mr. REED, the name ceedings.) of the Senator from North Carolina At 6:43 p.m., a message from the (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a cosponsor f House of Representatives, delivered by of S. 116, a bill to revise and extend REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- provisions under the Garrett Lee OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY nounced that the House has passed the Smith Memorial Act. THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DE- following bills, in which it requests the S. 119 concurrence of the Senate: CLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the 13303 OF MAY 22, 2003, WITH RE- H.R. 45. An act to repeal the Patient Pro- name of the Senator from Massachu- tection and Affordable Care Act and health SPECT TO THE STABILIZATION setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- OF IRAQ, RECEIVED DURING AD- care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. sponsor of S. 119, a bill to prohibit the JOURNMENT OF THE SENATE ON application of certain restrictive eligi- MAY 17, 2013—PM 10 H.R. 1062. An act to improve the consider- ation by the Securities and Exchange Com- bility requirements to foreign non- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- mission of the costs and benefits of its regu- governmental organizations with re- fore the Senate the following message lations and orders. spect to the provision of assistance

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20MY6.003 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3615 under part I of the Foreign Assistance tates, and individuals to better enable S. 576 Act of 1961. each party to submit timely, accurate At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the S. 170 returns and reduce the need for ex- name of the Senator from Missouri At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the tended and amended returns, to provide (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. for modified due dates by regulation, of S. 576, a bill to reform laws relating HELLER) and the Senator from North and to conform the automatic cor- to small public housing agencies, and Dakota (Mr. HOEVEN) were added as co- porate extension period to long- for other purposes. sponsors of S. 170, a bill to recognize standing regulatory rule. S. 619 the heritage of recreational fishing, At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, his At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the hunting, and recreational shooting on name was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. Federal public land and ensure contin- 420, supra. KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. ued opportunities for those activities. S. 452 619, a bill to amend title 18, United S. 294 At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the States Code, to prevent unjust and ir- rational criminal punishments. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the name of the Senator from North Caro- names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. lina (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a co- S. 623 At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the SCHATZ), the Senator from Washington sponsor of S. 452, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. CANTWELL) and the Senator from XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were added duce the incidence of diabetes among as cosponsors of S. 294, a bill to amend Medicare beneficiaries. sponsor of S. 623, a bill to amend title title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 460 XVIII of the Social Security Act to en- the disability compensation evaluation At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the sure the continued access of Medicare procedure of the Secretary of Veterans name of the Senator from North Da- beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging Affairs for veterans with mental health kota (Ms. HEITKAMP) was added as a co- services. conditions related to military sexual sponsor of S. 460, a bill to provide for S. 679 trauma, and for other purposes. an increase in the Federal minimum At the request of Mr. BROWN, the name of the Senator from Wisconsin S. 316 wage. (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the S. 462 sor of S. 679, a bill to promote local and name of the Senator from New Hamp- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the regional farm and food systems, and for shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from New York other purposes. sponsor of S. 316, a bill to recalculate (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- S. 742 and restore retirement annuity obliga- sponsor of S. 462, a bill to enhance the At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the tions of the United States Postal Serv- strategic partnership between the names of the Senator from Montana ice, to eliminate the requirement that United States and Israel. (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from the United States Postal Service S. 466 Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) were added as prefund the Postal Service Retiree At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the cosponsors of S. 742, a bill to amend the Health Benefits Fund, to place restric- name of the Senator from Montana Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the tions on the closure of postal facilities, (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor Small Business Act to expand the to create incentives for innovation for of S. 466, a bill to assist low-income in- availability of employee stock owner- the United States Postal Service, to dividuals in obtaining recommended ship plans in S corporations, and for maintain levels of postal service, and dental care. other purposes. for other purposes. S. 520 S. 750 S. 368 At the request of Mr. BEGICH, the At the request of Mr. CARDIN, his At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the name of the Senator from Connecticut name was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- 750, a bill to authorize the Secretary of CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 520, a bill to strengthen Education to make grants to support 368, a bill to reauthorize the Federal Federal consumer protection and prod- fire safety education programs on col- Land Transaction Facilitation Act, and uct traceability with respect to com- lege campuses. for other purposes. mercially marketed seafood, and for S. 751 S. 381 other purposes. At the request of Mr. COATS, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the S. 534 name of the Senator from Wisconsin names of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. sor of S. 751, a bill to amend the Food, from Utah (Mr. HATCH) were added as BROWN) and the Senator from Delaware Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 cosponsors of S. 381, a bill to award a (Mr. COONS) were added as cosponsors to authorize producers on a farm to Congressional Gold Medal to the World of S. 534, a bill to reform the National produce fruits and vegetables for proc- War II members of the ‘‘Doolittle Association of Registered Agents and essing on the base acres of the farm. Tokyo Raiders,’’ for outstanding her- Brokers, and for other purposes. S. 774 oism, valor, skill, and service to the S. 541 At the request of Mr. JOHNSON of United States in conducting the bomb- At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the South Dakota, his name was added as a ings of Tokyo. name of the Senator from Delaware cosponsor of S. 774, a bill to require the S. 403 (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor Comptroller General of the United At the request of Mr. CASEY, the of S. 541, a bill to prevent human States to submit a report to Congress name of the Senator from Vermont health threats posed by the consump- on the effectiveness of the Federal (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- tion of equines raised in the United Communications Commission’s uni- sor of S. 403, a bill to amend the Ele- States. versal service reforms. mentary and Secondary Education Act S. 562 S. 783 of 1965 to address and take action to At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the prevent bullying and harassment of name of the Senator from Montana name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. students. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 420 of S. 562, a bill to amend title XVIII of 783, a bill to amend the Helium Act to At the request of Ms. COLLINS, her the Social Security Act to provide for improve helium stewardship, and for name was added as a cosponsor of S. the coverage of marriage and family other purposes. 420, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- therapist services and mental health S. 789 enue Code of 1986 to provide for the log- counselor services under part B of the At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the ical flow of return information between Medicare program, and for other pur- names of the Senator from Pennsyl- partnerships, corporations, trusts, es- poses. vania (Mr. TOOMEY), the Senator from

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Res. 15, a joint resolu- cial Service Force, in recognition of its United States Code, to prevent dis- tion removing the deadline for the rati- superior service during World War II. criminatory misconduct against tax- fication of the equal rights amend- S. 871 payers by Federal officers and employ- ment. ees, and for other purposes. At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the S. RES. 26 S. 945 names of the Senator from Minnesota At the request of Mr. MORAN, the At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from name of the Senator from California name of the Senator from Montana Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) and the Senator (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor from North Dakota (Ms. HEITKAMP) of S. Res. 26, a resolution recognizing were added as cosponsors of S. 871, a of S. 945, a bill to amend title XVIII of that access to hospitals and other bill to amend title 10, United States the Social Security Act to improve ac- health care providers for patients in cess to diabetes self-management Code, to enhance assistance for victims rural areas of the United States is es- training by authorizing certified diabe- of sexual assault committed by mem- sential to the survival and success of tes educators to provide diabetes self- bers of the Armed Forces, and for other communities in the United States. management training services, includ- purposes. ing as part of telehealth services, under S. RES. 75 S. 892 part B of the Medicare program. At the request of Mr. KIRK, the At the request of Mr. KIRK, the S. 953 names of the Senator from Washington ANTWELL names of the Senator from Virginia At the request of Mr. REED, the (Ms. C ) and the Senator from (Mr. WARNER), the Senator from Ne- names of the Senator from New Mexico California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were added braska (Mrs. FISCHER), the Senator (Mr. UDALL) and the Senator from Mis- as cosponsors of S. Res. 75, a resolution from Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) and souri (Mrs. MCCASKILL) were added as condemning the Government of Iran the Senator from Alaska (Ms. MUR- cosponsors of S. 953, a bill to amend the for its state-sponsored persecution of KOWSKI) were added as cosponsors of S. Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend its Baha’i minority and its continued 892, a bill to amend the Iran Threat Re- the reduced interest rate for under- violation of the International Cov- duction and Syria Human Rights Act graduate Federal Direct Stafford enants on Human Rights. of 2012 to impose sanctions with re- Loans, to modify required distribution f spect to certain transactions in foreign rules for pension plans, to limit earn- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS currencies, and for other purposes. ings stripping by expatriated entities, S. 897 to provide for modifications related to At the request of Ms. WARREN, the the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, and SENATE RESOLUTION 149—DESIG- for other purposes. name of the Senator from Missouri NATING THE WEEK OF MAY 19 (Mrs. MCCASKILL) was added as a co- S. 960 THROUGH MAY 25, 2013, AS ‘‘NA- sponsor of S. 897, a bill to prevent the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the TIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK’’ doubling of the interest rate for Fed- name of the Senator from Delaware eral subsidized student loans for the (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. VITTER, 2013–2014 academic year by providing of S. 960, a bill to foster stability in Mr. BAUCUS, and Mr. BARRASSO) sub- funds for such loans through the Fed- Syria, and for other purposes. mitted the following resolution; which eral Reserve System, to ensure that S. 962 was considered and agreed to: such loans are available at interest At the request of Mr. HELLER, the S. RES. 149 rates that are equivalent to the inter- names of the Senator from Arkansas Whereas public works infrastructure, fa- est rates at which the Federal Govern- (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Senator from Il- cilities, and services are of vital importance ment provides loans to banks through linois (Mr. KIRK) were added as cospon- to the health, safety, and well-being of the the discount window operated by the sors of S. 962, a bill to prohibit people of the United States; amounts made available by the Patient Whereas the public works infrastructure, Federal Reserve System, and for other facilities, and services could not be provided purposes. Protection and Affordable Care Act and without the dedicated efforts of public works S. 917 the Health Care and Education Rec- professionals, including engineers and ad- onciliation Act of 2010 from being At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the ministrators, who represent State and local transferred to the Internal Revenue name of the Senator from Michigan governments throughout the United States; Service for implementation of such Whereas public works professionals design, (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- Acts. build, operate, and maintain the transpor- sor of S. 917, a bill to amend the Inter- S. 964 tation systems, water infrastructure, sewage nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, reduced rate of excise tax on beer pro- and other structures and facilities that are the names of the Senator from Hawaii duced domestically by certain quali- vital to the people and communities of the (Mr. SCHATZ) and the Senator from fying producers. United States; and Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) were added Whereas understanding the role that public S. 921 as cosponsors of S. 964, a bill to require infrastructure plays in protecting the envi- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the a comprehensive review of the ade- ronment, improving public health and safe- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. quacy of the training, qualifications, ty, contributing to economic vitality, and SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. and experience of the Department of enhancing the quality of life of every com- 921, a bill to amend chapter 301 of title Defense personnel responsible for sex- munity of the United States is in the inter- 49, United States Code, to prohibit the ual assault prevention and response for est of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it rental of motor vehicles that contain a the Armed Forces, and for other pur- defect related to motor vehicle safety, Resolved, That the Senate— poses. (1) designates the week of May 19 through and for other purposes. S. 968 May 25, 2013, as ‘‘National Public Works S. 937 At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- Week’’; At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the rado, the name of the Senator from (2) recognizes and celebrates the important name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. Michigan (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a contributions that public works profes- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. cosponsor of S. 968, a bill to amend the sionals make every day to improve— 937, a bill to prohibit the Internal Rev- Federal Credit Union Act, to advance (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and enue Service from applying dispropor- the ability of credit unions to promote (B) the communities that public works pro- tionate scrutiny to applicants for tax- small business growth and economic fessionals serve; and exempt status based on ideology, and development opportunities, and for (3) urges individuals and communities for other purposes. other purposes. throughout the United States to join with

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY6.012 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3617 representatives of the Federal Government SA 933. Mr. BEGICH submitted an amend- SA 953. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. and the American Public Works Association ment intended to be proposed by him to the COBURN) submitted an amendment intended in activities and ceremonies that are de- bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on to be proposed by him to the bill S. 954, signed— the table. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. (A) to pay tribute to the public works pro- SA 934. Mr. BEGICH submitted an amend- f fessionals of the United States; and ment intended to be proposed by him to the (B) to recognize the substantial contribu- bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on TEXT OF AMENDMENTS tions that public works professionals make the table. SA 919. Ms. CANTWELL submitted to the United States. SA 935. Mr. BEGICH submitted an amend- an amendment intended to be proposed f ment intended to be proposed by him to the by her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND the table. agricultural programs through 2018; as PROPOSED SA 936. Mr. BEGICH (for himself and Mr. follows: FLAKE) submitted an amendment intended to At the end of subtitle F of title II, add the SA 919. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an be proposed by him to the bill S. 954, supra; following: amendment intended to be proposed by her which was ordered to lie on the table. SEC. 25lll. SOIL AND WATER RESOURCE CON- to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricultural SA 937. Mr. BEGICH submitted an amend- SERVATION. programs through 2018. ment intended to be proposed by him to the (a) CONGRESSIONAL POLICY AND DECLARA- SA 920. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on TION OF PURPOSE.—Section 4 of the Soil and amendment intended to be proposed by her the table. Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (16 to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to SA 938. Mr. BEGICH submitted an amend- U.S.C. 2003) is amended— lie on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the (1) in subsection (b), by inserting ‘‘and SA 921. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on tribal’’ after ‘‘State’’ each place it appears; amendment intended to be proposed by her the table. and to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to SA 939. Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting ‘‘, trib- lie on the table. Mr. COWAN) submitted an amendment in- al,’’ after ‘‘State’’. SA 922. Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. (b) CONTINUING APPRAISAL OF SOIL, WATER, UDALL of Colorado, Mr. HELLER, and Mr. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on the AND RELATED RESOURCES.—Section 5 of the JOHNSON of South Dakota) submitted an table. Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 940. Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself and of 1977 (16 U.S.C. 2004) is amended— to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to Mrs. FEINSTEIN) submitted an amendment in- (1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ‘‘and lie on the table. tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. State’’ and inserting ‘‘, State, and tribal’’; SA 923. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on the (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ‘‘, tribal’’ Mr. MCCAIN) submitted an amendment in- table. after ‘‘State’’ each place it appears; and tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. SA 941. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an (3) in subsection (c)— 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on the amendment intended to be proposed by her (A) by striking ‘‘State soil’’ and inserting table. to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to ‘‘State and tribal soil’’; and SA 924. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. lie on the table. (B) by striking ‘‘local’’ and inserting INHOFE, and Mr. COATS) submitted an amend- SA 942. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an ‘‘local, tribal,’’. ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by her (c) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PRO- bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to GRAM.—Section 6(a) of the Soil and Water the table. lie on the table. Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (16 U.S.C. SA 925. Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. SA 943. Mr. BEGICH submitted an amend- 2005(a)) is amended— KIRK, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEIN- ment intended to be proposed by him to the (1) by inserting ‘‘, tribal’’ after ‘‘State’’ STEIN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on each place it appears; and CORKER, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. the table. (2) by inserting ‘‘, tribal,’’ after ‘‘private’’. COATS, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. COONS, Mr. COBURN, SA 944. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an (d) UTILIZATION OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION Mr. WARNER, Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. amendment intended to be proposed by her AND DATA.—Section 9 of the Soil and Water KAINE, and Mr. HELLER) submitted an to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (16 U.S.C. amendment intended to be proposed by her lie on the table. 2008) is amended by inserting ‘‘, tribal’’ after to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to SA 945. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an ‘‘State’’. lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by him Ms. CANTWELL submitted SA 926. Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and Mr. to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to SA 920. TOOMEY) submitted an amendment intended lie on the table. an amendment intended to be proposed to be proposed by her to the bill S. 954, supra; SA 946. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an by her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by him agricultural programs through 2018; SA 927. Mr. HELLER (for himself, Mr. to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to which was ordered to lie on the table; RUBIO, Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. VITTER) sub- lie on the table. as follows: mitted an amendment intended to be pro- SA 947. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an Beginning on page 845, strike line 21 and posed by him to the bill S. 954, supra; which amendment intended to be proposed by him all that follows through page 846, line 4, and was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to insert the following: SA 928. Mr. LEAHY submitted an amend- lie on the table. (iv) by striking clause (iii) and inserting ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 948. Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mr. the following: bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on THUNE, and Mr. JOHANNS) submitted an ‘‘(iii)(I) agree to complete buildout of the the table. amendment intended to be proposed by him broadband service described in the applica- SA 929. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to tion by not later than 3 years after the ini- amendment intended to be proposed by her lie on the table. tial date on which proceeds from the loan to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to SA 949. Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Ms. made or guaranteed under this section is lie on the table. AYOTTE, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. JOHANNS) sub- made available; or SA 930. Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. mitted an amendment intended to be pro- ‘‘(II) for tribal utilities that serve tribal BLUMENTHAL, Mr. COWAN, Mr. LAUTENBERG, posed by him to the bill S. 954, supra; which trust land, trust allotted land, and non-In- and Mr. SCHUMER) submitted an amendment was ordered to lie on the table. dian fee land within reservation boundaries, intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. SA 950. Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mr. agree to complete buildout of the broadband 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on the THUNE, and Mr. JOHANNS) submitted an service described in the application by not table. amendment intended to be proposed by him later than 5 years after the initial date on SA 931. Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. to the bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to which proceeds from the loan made or guar- LAUTENBERG, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. COWAN, lie on the table. anteed under this section is made avail- Mr. REED, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. SA 951. Mrs. BOXER (for Mr. HARKIN) pro- able.’’; CASEY, Mr. KING, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. WARREN, posed an amendment to the bill S. 309, to Mrs. MURRAY, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. award a Congressional Gold Medal to the SA 921. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted BALDWIN, Mr. MURPHY, and Mr. MENENDEZ) World War II members of the Civil Air Pa- an amendment intended to be proposed submitted an amendment intended to be pro- trol. by her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize posed by her to the bill S. 954, supra; which SA 952. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. was ordered to lie on the table. MCCONNELL, Mr. PAUL, and Mr. MERKLEY) agricultural programs through 2018; SA 932. Mr. BEGICH submitted an amend- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- which was ordered to lie on the table; ment intended to be proposed by him to the posed by him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize as follows: bill S. 954, supra; which was ordered to lie on agricultural programs through 2018; which On page 1096, between lines 15 and 16, insert the table. was ordered to lie on the table. the following:

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Mr. KIRK, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. DURBIN, ‘‘(i) MARKET LOSS PILOT ENDORSEMENT (4) SUBCONTRACTS.—In accordance with ap- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. PROGRAM.— plicable contract procedures for the eligible AYOTTE, Mr. CORKER, Mr. LAUTENBERG, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To the extent prac- State, a State forester may enter into sub- Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. COATS, Mr. MCCAIN, ticable starting with the 2014 reinsurance contracts to provide the restoration and pro- year, notwithstanding section 508(a)(1), the tection services authorized under a coopera- Mr. COONS, Mr. COBURN, Mr. WARNER, Corporation shall establish and carry out a tive agreement or contract entered into Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. KAINE, market loss pilot endorsement program for under paragraph (1). and Mr. HELLER) submitted an amend- producers of specialty crops (as defined in (5) TIMBER SALES.—Subsections (d) and (g) ment intended to be proposed by her to section 3 of the Specialty Crops Competitive- of section 14 of the National Forest Manage- the bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricul- ness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note; Public ment Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 472a) shall not tural programs through 2018; which was Law 108-465)) that covers losses due to— apply to services performed under a coopera- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(A) a quarantine imposed under Federal tive agreement or contract entered into law, pursuant to the terms of which the com- under paragraph (1). In title I, strike subtitle C and insert the following: modity is destroyed or otherwise unable to (6) RETENTION OF NEPA RESPONSIBILITIES.— be marketed or otherwise used for its in- Any decision required to be made under the Subtitle C—Sugar Reform tended purpose (as determined by the Sec- National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 SEC. 1301. SUGAR PROGRAM. retary); or (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to any (a) SUGARCANE.—Section 156(a) of the Fed- ‘‘(B) a naturally occurring, unintentional restoration and protection services to be pro- eral Agriculture Improvement and Reform outbreak of a pathogen of public health con- vided under this section by a State forester Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272(a)) is amended— cern (as determined by the Secretary) that on National Forest System land or Bureau of (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’ results in inadequate market price. Land Management land, as applicable, shall after the semicolon at the end; ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION BY BOARD.—The Board not be delegated to a State forester or any (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period shall approve a policy or plan of insurance other officer or employee of the eligible at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and proposed under paragraph (1) if, as deter- State. (3) by adding at the end the following: mined by the Board, the policy or plan of in- (7) APPLICABLE LAW.—Any employee, con- ‘‘(6) 18 cents per pound for raw cane sugar surance— tractor, or subcontractor performing activi- for each of the 2014 through 2018 crop years.’’. ‘‘(A) protects the interest of producers; ties under a cooperative agreement or con- (b) SUGAR BEETS.—Section 156(b)(2) of the ‘‘(B) is actuarially sound; and tract entered into under paragraph (1) shall Federal Agriculture Improvement and Re- ‘‘(C) requires the payment of premiums and be subject to the labor standards required form Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272(b)(2)) is administrative fees by a producer obtaining under applicable State or local law. amended by striking ‘‘2012’’ and inserting the insurance.’’. ‘‘2018’’. SA 923. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself (c) EFFECTIVE PERIOD.—Section 156(i) of SA 922. Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, and Mr. MCCAIN) submitted an amend- the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. HELLER, ment intended to be proposed by her to Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272(i)) is amend- and Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota) sub- the bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricul- ed by striking ‘‘2012’’ and inserting ‘‘2018’’. mitted an amendment intended to be tural programs through 2018; which was SEC. 1302. FLEXIBLE MARKETING ALLOTMENTS proposed by him to the bill S. 954, to ordered to lie on the table; as follows: FOR SUGAR. reauthorize agricultural programs On page 1101, between lines 5 and 6, insert (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 359b of the Agri- through 2018; which was ordered to lie the following: cultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1359bb) is amended— on the table; as follows: lll SEC. 11 . PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT OF (1) in subsection (a)(1)— PORTION OF PREMIUM BY COR- At the end of subtitle D of title VIII, add (A) in the matter before subparagraph (A), the following: PORATION FOR TOBACCO. Section 508(e) of the Federal Crop Insur- by striking ‘‘2012’’ and inserting ‘‘2018’’; and SEC. 83ll. GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(e)) (as amended by (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ‘‘at (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: section 11030(b)(2)) is amended by adding at reasonable prices’’ after ‘‘stocks’’; and (1) ELIGIBLE STATE.—The term ‘‘eligible the end the following: (2) in subsection (b)(1)— State’’ means a State that contains National ‘‘(9) PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT OF PORTION OF (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘but’’ Forest System land or Bureau of Land Man- PREMIUM BY CORPORATION FOR TOBACCO.— after the semicolon at the end and inserting agement land. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Effective beginning with ‘‘and’’; and (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ the 2015 reinsurance year, notwithstanding (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and in- means— any other provision of this subtitle, the Cor- serting the following: (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with re- poration shall not pay any portion of the ‘‘(B) appropriate to maintain adequate do- spect to National Forest System land; or premium for a policy or plan of insurance for mestic supplies at reasonable prices, taking (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with re- tobacco under this subtitle. into account all sources of domestic supply, spect to Bureau of Land Management land. ‘‘(B) DEFICIT REDUCTION.—Any savings real- including imports.’’. (3) STATE FORESTER.—The term ‘‘State for- ized as a result of subparagraph (A) shall be (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF FLEXIBLE MAR- ester’’ means the head of a State agency deposited in the Treasury and used for Fed- KETING ALLOTMENTS.—Section 359c of the Ag- with jurisdiction over State forestry pro- eral budget deficit reduction.’’. ricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. grams in an eligible State. 1359cc) is amended— (b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND CON- SA 924. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. (1) in subsection (b)— TRACTS.— INHOFE, and Mr. COATS) submitted an (A) in paragraph (1)— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may enter amendment intended to be proposed by (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘but’’ into a cooperative agreement or contract after the semicolon at the end and inserting (including a sole source contract) with a him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize ‘‘and’’; and State forester to authorize the State forester agricultural programs through 2018; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and in- to provide the forest, rangeland, and water- which was ordered to lie on the table; serting the following: shed restoration and protection services de- as follows: ‘‘(B) appropriate to maintain adequate sup- scribed in paragraph (2) on National Forest At the appropriate place, insert the fol- plies at reasonable prices, taking into ac- System land or Bureau of Land Management lowing: count all sources of domestic supply, includ- land, as applicable, in the eligible State. SEC. lllll. PROHIBITION ON LIFELINE SUP- ing imports.’’; and (2) AUTHORIZED SERVICES.—The forest, PORT FOR COMMERCIAL MOBILE (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ‘‘at rangeland, and watershed restoration and SERVICE. reasonable prices’’ after ‘‘market’’; and protection services referred to in paragraph (a) IN GENERAL.—A provider of commercial (2) in subsection (g)(1)— (1) include the conduct of— mobile service may not receive universal (A) by striking ‘‘ADJUSTMENTS.—’’ and all (A) activities to treat insect infected trees; service support under sections 214(e) and 254 that follows through ‘‘Subject to subpara- (B) activities to reduce hazardous fuels; of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. graph (B), the’’ and inserting ‘‘ADJUST- and 214(e); 254) for the provision of such service MENTS.—The’’; and (C) any other activities to restore or im- through the Lifeline program of the Federal (B) by striking subparagraph (B). prove forest, rangeland, and watershed Communications Commission. (c) SUSPENSION OR MODIFICATION OF PROVI- health, including fish and wildlife habitat. (b) COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE DE- SIONS.—Section 359j of the Agricultural Ad- (3) STATE AS AGENT.—Except as provided in FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘commer- justment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1359jj) is paragraph (6), a cooperative agreement or cial mobile service’’ has the meaning given amended by adding at the end the following:

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‘‘(c) SUSPENSION OR MODIFICATION OF PROVI- U.S.C. 1359ll(a)) is amended by striking (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense SIONS.—Notwithstanding any other provision ‘‘2012’’ and inserting ‘‘2018’’. of the Senate that— of this part, the Secretary may suspend or Strike section 9008 and insert the fol- (1) none of the amounts made available in modify, in whole or in part, the application lowing: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care of any provision of this part if the Secretary SEC. 9008. REPEAL OF FEEDSTOCK FLEXIBILITY Act (Public Law 111-148) or the Health Care determines that the action is appropriate, PROGRAM FOR BIOENERGY PRO- and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 taking into account— DUCERS. (Public Law 111-152) should be appropriated ‘‘(1) the interests of consumers, workers in (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 9010 of the Farm to the Internal Revenue Service for the pur- the food industry, businesses (including Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 pose of carrying out any provisions of, or small businesses), and agricultural pro- U.S.C. 8110) is repealed. amendments made by, such Acts in fiscal ducers; and (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— year 2014 or thereafter; and ‘‘(2) the relative competitiveness of domes- (1) Section 359a(3)(B) of the Agricultural (2) no amounts appropriated to the Inter- tically produced and imported foods con- Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1359aa(3)(B)) nal Revenue Service, from whatever source, taining sugar.’’. is amended— for fiscal year 2014 or thereafter should be (d) ADMINISTRATION OF TARIFF RATE (A) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘and’’ after used to implement, enforce, or carry out the QUOTAS.—Section 359k of the Agricultural the semicolon at the end; provisions of, or amendments made by, such Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1359kk) is (B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘; and’’ at the Acts. amended to read as follows: end and inserting a period; and ‘‘SEC. 359k. ADMINISTRATION OF TARIFF RATE (C) by striking clause (iii). SA 928. Mr. LEAHY submitted an QUOTAS. (2) Section 359b(c)(2)(C) of the Agricultural amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Notwithstanding Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize any other provision of law, at the beginning 1359bb(c)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ‘‘, ex- agricultural programs through 2018; of the quota year, the Secretary shall estab- cept for’’ and all that follows through ‘‘ of which was ordered to lie on the table; lish the tariff-rate quotas for raw cane sugar 2002’’. and refined sugar at no less than the min- as follows: Beginning on page 840, strike line 22 and imum level necessary to comply with obliga- SA 926. Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself tions under international trade agreements all that follows through page 849, line 18, and and Mr. TOOMEY) submitted an amend- that have been approved by Congress. insert the following: ‘‘(b) ADJUSTMENT.— ment intended to be proposed by her to ‘‘(3) RURAL AREA.—The term ‘rural area’ ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection the bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricul- means any area described in section 3002 of (a), the Secretary shall adjust the tariff-rate tural programs through 2018; which was the Consolidated Farm and Rural Develop- quotas for raw cane sugar and refined sugar ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ment Act. ‘‘(4) ULTRA-HIGH SPEED SERVICE.—The term to provide adequate supplies of sugar at rea- In section 1603, strike ‘‘(d) APPLICATION.— ‘ultra-high speed service’ means broadband sonable prices in the domestic market. The amendments made by this’’ and insert service operating at a 1 gigabit per second ‘‘(2) ENDING STOCKS.—Subject to para- the following: downstream transmission capacity.’’; graphs (1) and (3), the Secretary shall estab- (d) LIMITATION ON PAYMENT OF PORTION OF (3) in subsection (c)— lish and adjust tariff-rate quotas in such a PREMIUM BY CORPORATION.—Section 508(e) of manner that the ratio of sugar stocks to the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. (A) in the subsection heading, by striking total sugar use at the end of the quota year 1508(e)) (as amended by section 11030(b)(2)) is ‘‘LOANS AND’’ and inserting ‘‘GRANTS, LOANS, will be approximately 15.5 percent. amended by adding at the end the following: AND’’; (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘make ‘‘(3) MAINTENANCE OF REASONABLE PRICES ‘‘(9) LIMITATION.— grants and’’ after ‘‘Secretary shall’’; AND AVOIDANCE OF FORFEITURES.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may es- other provision of this title, the total (C) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting tablish a different target for the ratio of end- amount of premium paid by the Corporation the following: ing stocks to total use if, in the judgment of on behalf of a person or legal entity, directly ‘‘(2) PRIORITY.— the Secretary, the different target is nec- or indirectly, with respect to all policies ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In making grants, loans, essary to prevent— issued to the person or legal entity under or loan guarantees under paragraph (1), the ‘‘(i) unreasonably high prices; or this title for a crop year shall be limited to Secretary shall— ‘‘(ii) forfeitures of sugar pledged as collat- a maximum of $50,000. ‘‘(i) establish not less than 2, and not more than 4, evaluation periods for each fiscal eral for a loan under section 156 of the Fed- ‘‘(B) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW.—To the eral Agriculture Improvement and Reform maximum extent practicable, the Corpora- year to compare grant, loan, and loan guar- Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272). tion shall carry out this paragraph in ac- antee applications and to prioritize grants, ‘‘(B) ANNOUNCEMENT.—The Secretary shall cordance with sections 1001 through 1001F of loans, and loan guarantees to all or part of publicly announce any establishment of a the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308 rural communities that do not have residen- target under this paragraph. et seq.).’’. tial broadband service that meets the min- ‘‘(4) CONSIDERATIONS.—In establishing tar- (e) APPLICATION.—The amendments made imum acceptable level of broadband service iff-rate quotas under subsection (a) and mak- by this established under subsection (e); ing adjustments under this subsection, the ‘‘(ii) give the highest priority to applicants Secretary shall consider the impact of the SA 927. Mr. HELLER (for himself, that offer to provide broadband service to quotas on consumers, workers, businesses Mr. RUBIO, Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. VITTER) the greatest proportion of unserved rural (including small businesses), and agricul- submitted an amendment intended to households or rural households that do not have residential broadband service that tural producers. be proposed by him to the bill S. 954, to ‘‘(c) TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF QUOTAS.— meets the minimum acceptable level of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To promote full use of reauthorize agricultural programs broadband service established under sub- the tariff-rate quotas for raw cane sugar and through 2018; which was ordered to lie section (e), as— refined sugar, notwithstanding any other on the table; as follows: ‘‘(I) certified by the affected community, provision of law, the Secretary shall promul- At the end of subtitle C of title XII, insert city, county, or designee; or gate regulations that provide that any coun- the following: ‘‘(II) demonstrated on— try that has been allocated a share of the SEC. 12213. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OF ‘‘(aa) the broadband map of the affected quotas may temporarily transfer all or part FUNDS FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM State if the map contains address-level data; of the share to any other country that has IMPLEMENTATION BY IRS. or also been allocated a share of the quotas. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of division F of ‘‘(bb) the National Broadband Map if ad- ‘‘(2) TRANSFERS VOLUNTARY.—Any transfer the Consolidated and Further Continuing dress-level data is unavailable; and under this subsection shall be valid only on Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-6) is ‘‘(iii) provide equal consideration to all voluntary agreement between the transferor amended by adding at the end the following qualified applicants, including those that and the transferee, consistent with proce- new section: have not previously received grants, loans, dures established by the Secretary. ‘‘SEC. 1315. Notwithstanding any other pro- or loan guarantees under paragraph (1). ‘‘(3) TRANSFERS TEMPORARY.— vision of this Act, none of the amounts made ‘‘(B) OTHER.—After giving priority to the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any transfer under this available in the Patient Protection and Af- applicants described in subparagraph (A), the subsection shall be valid only for the dura- fordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) or the Secretary shall then give priority to projects tion of the quota year during which the Health Care and Education Reconciliation that serve rural communities— transfer is made. Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152) shall be ap- ‘‘(i) with a population of less than 20,000 ‘‘(B) FOLLOWING QUOTA YEAR.—No transfer propriated to the Internal Revenue Service permanent residents; under this subsection shall affect the share for the purpose of carrying out any provi- ‘‘(ii) experiencing outmigration; of the quota allocated to the transferor or sions of, or amendments made by, such Acts. ‘‘(iii) with a high percentage of low-income transferee for the following quota year.’’. No amount shall be appropriated to the In- residents; and (e) EFFECTIVE PERIOD.—Section 359l(a) of ternal Revenue Service under this Act for ‘‘(iv) that are isolated from other signifi- the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 such purpose.’’. cant population centers.’’; and

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Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted cordance with regulations issued by the Sec- duce the household percentage requirement an amendment intended to be proposed retary that shall provide for a graduated under subparagraph (A)(i)— by her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize scale of grant rates that establish higher ‘‘(I) to not less than 15 percent, if the pro- agricultural programs through 2018; rates for projects in communities that posed service territory does not have a popu- which was ordered to lie on the table; have— lation in excess of 5,000 people; or ‘‘(i) remote locations; as follows: ‘‘(II) to not less than 18 percent, if the pro- ‘‘(ii) low community populations; On page 172, between lines 11 and 12, insert posed service territory does not have a popu- ‘‘(iii) low income levels; the following: lation in excess of 7,500 people.’’; and ‘‘(iv) developed the applications of the (iii) in subparagraph (C)— SEC. 16ll. OVERSIGHT. communities with the participation of com- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall— (I) in the subparagraph heading, by strik- binations of stakeholders, including— (1) recoup overpayments associated with ing ‘‘3’’ and inserting ‘‘2’’; ‘‘(I) State, local, and tribal governments; fraud or abuse under any program carried (II) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘the min- ‘‘(II) nonprofit institutions; out by the Secretary; and imum acceptable level of broadband service ‘‘(III) institutions of higher education; (2) use any funds recouped under paragraph established under subsection (e) in’’ after ‘‘(IV) private entities; and (1) to fund a program for stricter oversight of ‘‘service to’’; and ‘‘(V) philanthropic organizations; and all programs of the Department of Agri- (III) by striking clause (ii) and inserting ‘‘(v) targeted funding to provide the min- culture. the following: imum acceptable level of broadband service (b) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTIONS.—Clause (i) shall not established under subsection (e) in all or part shall— apply if— of an unserved community that is below that (1) initially carry out subsection (a) using ‘‘(I) the applicant is eligible for funding minimum acceptable level of broadband serv- existing funds of the Department; and under another title of this Act; or ice. (2) continue carrying out subsection (a) ‘‘(II) the project is being carried out under ‘‘(D) SECRETARIAL AUTHORITY TO ADJUST.— using any funds recouped under that sub- paragraph (4)(B)(ii), unless an incumbent The Secretary may make grants of up to 75 section, which shall be available for that service provider is providing ultra-high speed percent of the development costs of the purpose and the purpose described in sub- service as of the date of an application for project for which the grant is provided to an section (a)(2) without further appropriation. eligible entity if the Secretary determines assistance submitted to the Secretary under that the project serves a remote or low in- this section.’’; SA 930. Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for her- (C) in paragraph (3)— come area that does not have access to self, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. COWAN, Mr. broadband service from any provider of (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘loan LAUTENBERG, and Mr. SCHUMER) sub- broadband service (including the appli- or’’ and inserting ‘‘grant, loan, or’’; and cant).’’; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the mitted an amendment intended to be (4) in subsection (d)— end the following: proposed by her to the bill S. 954, to re- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)— ‘‘(iii) INFORMATION.—Information sub- authorize agricultural programs (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by mitted under this subparagraph shall be— through 2018; which was ordered to lie striking ‘‘loan or’’ and inserting ‘‘grant, ‘‘(I) certified by the affected community, on the table; as follows: city, county, or designee; and loan, or’’; On page 1034, between lines 17 and 18, insert ‘‘(II) demonstrated on— (ii) by striking clause (i) and inserting the the following: following: ‘‘(aa) the broadband map of the affected State if the map contains address-level data; SEC. 100ll. FARMED SHELLFISH AS SPECIALTY ‘‘(i) demonstrate the ability— CROPS. or ‘‘(I) to furnish, improve in order to meet Section 3(1) of the Specialty Crops Com- ‘‘(bb) the National Broadband Map if ad- the minimum acceptable level of broadband petitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note; dress-level data is unavailable.’’; service established under subsection (e), or Public Law 108–465) is amended by inserting (D) in paragraph (4)— extend broadband service to all or part of an ‘‘farmed shellfish,’’ after ‘‘fruits,’’. unserved rural area or an area below the (i) by striking ‘‘Subject to paragraph (1),’’ minimum acceptable level of broadband serv- and inserting the following: SA 931. Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for her- ice established under subsection (e); or ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (1) self, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, ‘‘(II) to carry out a project under para- and subparagraph (B),’’; graph (4)(B)(ii);’’; (ii) by striking ‘‘loan or’’ and inserting Mr. COWAN, Mr. REED, Mr. (iii) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘a loan ap- ‘‘grant, loan, or’’; and BLUMENTHAL, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. CASEY, plication’’ and inserting ‘‘an application’’; (iii) by adding at the end the following: Mr. KING, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. WARREN, and ‘‘(B) PILOT PROGRAMS.—The Secretary shall Mrs. MURRAY, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. SAND- (iv) in clause (iii)— carry out pilot programs under which the ERS, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. MURPHY, and (I) by striking ‘‘the loan application’’ and Secretary shall provide grants, loans, or loan Mr. MENENDEZ) submitted an amend- inserting ‘‘the application’’; and guarantees under this section to eligible en- ment intended to be proposed by her to (II) by striking ‘‘proceeds from the loan tities, including interested entities described the bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricul- made or guaranteed under this section are’’ in subparagraph (A)— and inserting ‘‘assistance under this section ‘‘(i) to address areas that are unserved or tural programs through 2018; which was is’’; have service levels below the minimum ac- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (B) in paragraph (2)— ceptable level of broadband service estab- Beginning on page 355, strike line 8 and all (i) in subparagraph (A)— lished under subsection (e); or that follows through page 357, line 15. (I) in the matter preceding clause (i)— ‘‘(ii) for the purposes of providing a pro- On page 1065, after line 25, add the fol- (aa) by striking ‘‘the proceeds of a loan posed service territory with ultra-high speed lowing: made or guaranteed’’ and inserting ‘‘assist- service, subject to the conditions that— SEC. 11011. ANNUAL LIMITATION ON DELIVERY ance’’; and ‘‘(I) not more than 5 projects, and not more EXPENSES AND REDUCED RATE OF (bb) by striking ‘‘for the loan or loan guar- than 1 project in any State, shall be carried RETURN. antee’’ and inserting ‘‘of the eligible entity’’; out under this clause during the period be- (a) ANNUAL LIMITATION ON DELIVERY EX- (II) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘is offered ginning on the date of enactment of this Act PENSES.—Section 508(k)(4) of the Federal broadband service by not more than 1 incum- and ending on September 30, 2018; Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)) is bent service provider’’ and inserting ‘‘are ‘‘(II) for each fiscal year, not more than 10 amended by adding at the end the following: unserved or have service levels below the percent of the funds made available under ‘‘(G) ANNUAL LIMITATION ON DELIVERY EX- minimum acceptable level of broadband serv- subsection (l) shall be used to carry out this PENSES.—Beginning with the 2014 reinsur- ice established under subsection (e)’’; and clause; ance year, the amount paid by the Corpora- (III) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘3’’ and in- ‘‘(III) for each fiscal year, not more than 20 tion to reimburse approved insurance pro- serting ‘‘2’’; percent of the funds made available under viders and agents for the administrative and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY6.019 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3621 operating costs of the approved insurance of the United States through enhancement of (i) Twelve members from Maine, New providers and agents shall not exceed markets, promotion, and public education; Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or $924,000,000 per year.’’. (C) to assist growers, harvesters, and proc- Connecticut. (b) REDUCED RATE OF RETURN.—Section essors in improving the safety, traceability, (ii) One member from Vermont, Minnesota, 508(k)(8) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 quality, marketability, and sustainability of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, or U.S.C. 1508(k)(8)) (as amended by section United States seafood products; Ohio. 11011) is amended by adding at the end the (D) to assist growers, harvesters, and proc- (B) MID AND SOUTH ATLANTIC BOARD.—The following: essors of United States seafood products in Mid and South Atlantic Board shall consist ‘‘(G) REDUCED RATE OF RETURN.—Beginning the development and promotion of markets of the following members: with the 2014 reinsurance year, the Standard for seafood and improve coordination of their (i) Twelve members from New York, New Reinsurance Agreement shall be adjusted to marketing activities; and Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, ensure a projected rate of return for the ap- (E) to educate and inform consumers about Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or proved insurance producers not to exceed 12 the nutritional and health benefits of sea- Georgia. percent, as determined by the Corporation.’’. food. (ii) One member from West Virginia, Ken- SA 932. Mr. BEGICH submitted an (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tucky, or Tennessee. (1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means a Re- amendment intended to be proposed by (C) GULF AND CARIBBEAN BOARD.—The Gulf gional Seafood Marketing Board established and Caribbean Board shall consist of the fol- him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize under subsection (d). lowing members: agricultural programs through 2018; (2) CONSUMER EDUCATION.—The term ‘‘con- (i) Twelve members from Florida, Ala- which was ordered to lie on the table; sumer education’’ means actions undertaken bama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Puerto as follows: to inform consumers on matters related to Rico, or the territory of the Virgin Islands. At the end of subtitle C of title XII, add the consumption of seafood products. (ii) One member from Oklahoma, Arkan- the following: (3) FUND.—The term ‘‘Fund’’ means the Na- sas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, or Kansas. SEC. ll. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING tional Seafood Marketing and Development (D) PACIFIC BOARD.—The Pacific Board CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF Fund established by subsection (e). shall consist of the following members: WILD GAME MEAT. (4) GROWER.—The term ‘‘grower’’ means (i) Twelve members from Idaho, Wash- It is the sense of the Senate that Congress any person in the business of growing or ington, Oregon, or California. should enact legislation that— farming seafood. (ii) One member from Arizona, Nevada, (1) allows fees incurred for the processing (5) HARVESTER.—The term ‘‘harvester’’ New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Mon- of wild game meat to be taken into account means any person in the business of har- tana, North Dakota, or South Dakota. in determining the amount allowable as a vesting seafood from the wild. (E) WEST AND NORTH PACIFIC BOARD.—The tax deduction for any charitable contribu- (6) MARKETER.—The term ‘‘marketer’’ West and North Pacific Board shall consist tion of such wild game meat; and means any person in the business of selling of thirteen members from Alaska, Hawaii, (2) exempts from income fees received by seafood in the wholesale, retail, or res- Guam, or American Samoa. meat processors from charitable organiza- taurant trade, but whose primary business (2) APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.— tions for the processing of wild game meat function is not the processing or packaging (A) NOMINATION.—Not later than 90 days donated to such charitable organizations. of seafood in preparation for sale. after the date of the enactment of this Act, (7) MARKETING AND PROMOTION.—The term the Secretary shall solicit nominations for SA 933. Mr. BEGICH submitted an ‘‘marketing and promotion’’ means an activ- members of each Board from the public. amendment intended to be proposed by ity aimed at encouraging the consumption of (B) CONSULTATION.—Prior to appointing an him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize seafood or expanding or maintaining com- individual to the Board, the Secretary shall agricultural programs through 2018; mercial markets for seafood. consult with and seek the recommendations which was ordered to lie on the table; (8) PERSON.—The term ‘‘person’’ means any of the Governors of the States in the geo- as follows: individual, group of individuals, partnership, graphical area of the Board. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- corporation, association, cooperative, or any (C) APPOINTMENT.—Not later than 270 days lowing: private entity organized or existing under after the date of the enactment of this Act, the laws of the United States or any State, SEC. l. SEAFOOD MARKETING AND DEVELOP- the Secretary shall appoint the members of MENT. commonwealth, territory, or possession of each Board from among the nominees re- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be the United States. ceived under paragraph (1) and the rec- cited as the ‘‘National Seafood Marketing (9) PROCESSOR.—The term ‘‘processor’’ ommendations received under paragraph (2). and Development Act of 2013’’. means any person in the business of pre- (D) MEMBER EXPERTISE.—The Secretary (b) FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.— paring or packaging seafood (including sea- shall ensure that the members of each Board (1) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- food of the processor’s own harvesting) for fairly reflect the expertise and interest of lowing findings: sale. the seafood industry located in the geo- (A) The fishery resources of the United (10) RESEARCH.—The term ‘‘research’’ graphical area of the Board, and that the States are valuable and renewable natural means any study or project designed to ad- members of each Board include the fol- resources that provide a major source of em- vance the image, desirability, usage, mar- lowing: ployment and contribute significantly to the ketability, production, or quality of seafood. (i) Three individuals with experience in food supply, economy, and health of the (11) SEAFOOD.—The term ‘‘seafood’’ means harvesting. United States. farm-raised and wild-caught fish or shellfish (ii) Two individuals with experience in (B) Increased consumption of seafood harvested in the United States or by a processing, including one having experience would provide significant nutritional and United States flagged vessel for human con- with large processors and one having experi- health benefits for many people in the sumption. ence with small processors. United States and help to reduce childhood (12) SEAFOOD INDUSTRY.—The term ‘‘sea- (iii) One individual with experience in obesity. food industry’’ means harvesters, marketers, transportation and logistics. (C) The fishery resources of the United growers, processors, and persons providing (iv) One individual with experience in mass States are not fully developed and utilized them with goods and services. market food distribution. because of underdeveloped markets. (13) SECRETARY.—Except as otherwise spe- (v) One individual with experience in mass (D) United States seafood companies have cifically provided, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ market food retail or food service. the potential to expand their contribution to means the Secretary of Commerce. (vi) One individual with experience in the interstate and foreign commerce, favorably (14) UNITED STATES.—The term ‘‘United marketing of seafood. affecting the balance of trade. States’’, when used in the geographic sense, (vii) One individual recommended by a re- (E) A national program for marketing sea- means the several States, the District of Co- gional or State seafood marketing organiza- food is needed to realize the full potential of lumbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, tion. the fishery resources of the United States Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mar- (viii) One individual with experience in and to assure that the people of the United iana Islands, and any other territory, posses- growing seafood. States benefit from the employment, food sion, or commonwealth of the United States. (ix) Two individuals that represent the supply, and revenue that could be generated (d) REGIONAL SEAFOOD MARKETING general public and are familiar with the sea- by such realization. BOARDS.— food industry as a whole. (2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL SEAFOOD (E) MEMBER TERMS.— are— MARKETING BOARDS.—Not later than 90 days (i) IN GENERAL.—The term for a member of (A) to improve and expand markets for sea- after the date of the enactment of this Act, a Board shall be 3 years unless the Secretary food and strengthen the competitive position the Secretary shall establish Regional Sea- designates a shorter term to provide for of the United States in domestic and inter- food Marketing Boards as follows: staggered expirations of terms of office. national markets; (A) NORTHEAST ATLANTIC BOARD.—The (ii) TERM LIMITS.—No member of a Board (B) to encourage the sustainable develop- Northeast Atlantic Board shall consist of the may serve more than 3 consecutive terms, ment and utilization of the seafood resources following members: except that a member may continue to serve

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Secretary every 3 years using data collected (B) EFFECT OF VACANCY.—A vacancy shall (B) REPORTS.—Each Board shall submit to by the Secretary and the Secretary of Agri- not affect the ability of a Board to function. the Secretary an annual report that de- culture. (C) SUBSEQUENT APPOINTMENT.—A vacancy scribes each expenditure of the Board. (4) FUNDING UNDER THE SALTONSTALL-KEN- on a Board shall be filled by the manner in (C) MAINTENANCE OF FUNDS.—Each Board NEDY ACT.— which the original appointment was made. shall keep the amounts distributed to it (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 2(b)(1) of the Act (4) PER DIEM AND EXPENSES.—A member of from the Fund on deposit in appropriate in- of August 11, 1939 (15 U.S.C. 713c-3(b)(1)) is a Board shall serve without compensation, terest-bearing accounts that shall be estab- amended— but shall be reimbursed in accordance with lished by the Board or invested in obliga- (i) in subparagraph (A)(iv), by striking section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for tions of, or guaranteed by, the United ‘‘and’’ at the end; reasonable travel costs and expenses in- States. Any revenue accruing from such de- (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- curred in performing duties as a member of posits and investments shall be available to riod at the end and inserting a semicolon and a Board. the Board for carrying out its marketing ‘‘and’’; and (5) CHAIRMAN.—Each Board shall elect a plans. (iii) by adding at the end the following: chairman by a majority of those voting if a (12) LIMITATIONS ON DECEPTIVE OR NEGATIVE ‘‘(C) the provision of moneys to the Na- quorum is present. MARKETING.—Consumer education and other tional Seafood Marketing and Development (6) QUORUM.—A simple majority of mem- marketing and promotion activities of a Fund established under subsection (e) of the bers of a Board shall constitute a quorum, Board shall avoid use of deceptive or nega- National Seafood Marketing and Develop- but a lesser number may hold hearings. tive acts or practices on behalf of seafood or ment Act of 2013.’’. (7) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STAFF, ADMINIS- with respect to the quality, value, or use of (B) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER THE TRATIVE ASSISTANCE.— any competing seafood product or group of SALTONSTALL-KENNEDY ACT.—Section 2(e)(1) (A) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.— products. of the Act of August 11, 1939 (15 U.S.C. 713c- (i) IN GENERAL.—A Board may employ and (13) GRANTS.— 3(e)(1)) is amended by striking subparagraphs determine the salary of an executive direc- (A) REQUIREMENT TO MAKE.—Each Board (A) and (B) and inserting the following: tor, but such salary shall not exceed level II shall make grants to persons to carry out ‘‘(A) For each fiscal year prior to fiscal of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 projects subject to such terms and condi- year 2014: of title 5, United States Code. tions as the Board may require, consistent ‘‘(i) The Secretary shall use no less than 60 (ii) SELECTION CRITERIA.—The individual with the purposes of this Act and any mar- percent of such moneys to make direct in- selected as the executive director shall have keting plan the Board has adopted. dustry assistance grants to develop the demonstrated expertise in the marketing and (B) COST-SHARING.—A grant made by a United States fisheries and to expand domes- promotion of food products. Board under paragraph (1) may not exceed 50 tic and foreign markets for United States (B) STAFF.—With the approval of the percent of the total estimated cost of the fishery products pursuant to subsection (c). Board, the executive director may select and project. The remaining 50 percent shall be ‘‘(ii) The Secretary shall use the balance of employ additional staff as necessary without provided by the grantee, which may include the moneys in the fund to finance those ac- regard to the provisions of title 5, United the value of in-kind contributions from the tivities of the National Marine Fisheries States Code. grantee. Service which are directly related to devel- (C) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE.—The Sec- (C) AWARD.—Each Board shall award at opment of the United States fisheries pursu- retary shall provide each Board such admin- least 10 percent of the grant funds awarded ant to subsection (d). istrative assistance as requested by the by the Board under this paragraph each year ‘‘(B) For fiscal year 2014 and each subse- Board for purposes of its initial organization to minority-owned, veteran-owned, or small quent fiscal year: and operation. businesses. ‘‘(i) The Secretary shall use no less than 60 (8) NATIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE.— (14) CONFLICT OF INTEREST.—The conflict of percent of such moneys that are available (A) ESTABLISHMENT.—The chairman and 2 interest and recusal provisions set forth in after the amount described in clause (ii) is members of each Board shall establish a Na- section 302(j) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fish- provided to make direct industry assistance tional Coordinating Committee— ery Conservation and Management Act (16 grants to develop the United States fisheries (i) to exchange information and, if appro- U.S.C. 1852(j)) shall apply to any decision by and to expand domestic and foreign markets priate, coordinate the activities of the the Board and to all members of the Board as for United States fishery products pursuant Boards; and if each member of the Board is an affected to subsection (c). (ii) to conduct other business consistent individual within the meaning of such sec- ‘‘(ii) For the National Seafood Marketing with the policies and purposes of this Act. tion 302(j), except that in addition to the dis- and Development Fund established under (B) MEETING.—The National Coordinating closure requirements of section 302(j)(2)(C) of subsection (e) of the National Seafood Mar- Committee shall meet at least once each such Act, (16 U.S.C. 1852(j)(2)(C)), each Board keting and Development Act of 2013, year. member shall disclose any financial interest $20,000,000 for each fiscal year (9) VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS.—Any person or relationship in an organization or with an ‘‘(iii) The Secretary shall use the balance may make a voluntary payment to the Sec- individual that is applying for funding from of the moneys in the fund after the amounts retary to assist a Board in carrying out their the Board held by the Board member, includ- described in clauses (i) and (ii) are made marketing plans. Such payments shall be ing an interest as an officer, director, trust- available to finance those activities of the disbursed to the appropriate Board from the ee, partner, employee, contractor, agent, or National Marine Fisheries Service which are Fund. other representative. directly related to development of the (10) ANNUAL MARKETING PLAN.— (e) NATIONAL SEAFOOD MARKETING AND DE- United States fisheries pursuant to sub- (A) REQUIREMENT FOR PLAN.—Each Board VELOPMENT FUND.— section (d).’’. may prepare an annual marketing plan that (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established describes the consumer education, research, in the Treasury of the United States a fund SA 934. Mr. BEGICH submitted an and other marketing activities of the Board to be known as the National Seafood Mar- amendment intended to be proposed by for the following year, including the selec- keting and Development Fund. him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize tion procedures and criteria the Board plans (2) EXCLUSIVE USE OF FUND.—Notwith- agricultural programs through 2018; to use for the solicitation and awarding of standing any other provision of law, all grants and its plans to coordinate its activi- amounts in the Fund shall be used exclu- which was ordered to lie on the table; ties with those of the other Boards estab- sively by the Secretary for making grants to as follows: lished under this Act. Plans may include the Boards under this Act and no such At the end of title XII, add the following: marketing activities that reference a par- amount shall be transferred from the Fund Subtitle D—Prohibition on Sale of ticular brand or trade name, and may in- for any other purpose. Genetically Altered Salmon clude projects designed to promote the con- (3) DISTRIBUTION OF AMOUNTS.— SEC. 12301. PROHIBITION ON SALE OF GENETI- sumption or purchase of a specific seafood (A) IN GENERAL.—The amount available in CALLY ALTERED SALMON. species or group of similar seafood. the Fund for each fiscal year shall be dis- (a) PROHIBITION.—It shall be unlawful for a (B) PURPOSE.—The purpose of each annual bursed by the Secretary for such fiscal year person— marketing plan shall be to— to the Boards as follows: (1) to ship, transport, offer for sale, sell, or (i) increase consumer demand for seafood; (i) Eighty percent of such amount in the purchase a covered fish, or a product con- (ii) encourage, expand, or improve the mar- Fund shall be distributed equally among the taining covered fish, in interstate or foreign keting and utilization of seafood; and Boards. commerce;

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(2) to have custody, control, or possession and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1858, 1859, ‘‘(A) DISCLOSURE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.— of, with the intent to ship, transport, offer 1860, and 1861). Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or any other for sale, sell, or purchase a covered fish, or a (b) PENALTIES.—A person who violates sec- provision of law, except as provided in sub- product containing covered fish, in inter- tion 12301 shall be subject to the penalties, paragraph (B), the Secretary shall on an an- state or foreign commerce; and entitled to the privileges and immuni- nual basis make available to the public— (3) to release a covered fish into a natural ties, under sections 308, 309, 310, and 311 of ‘‘(i)(I) the name of each individual or enti- environment; or the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation ty who obtained a federally subsidized crop (4) to have custody, control, or possession and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1858, 1859, insurance, livestock, or forage policy or plan of a covered fish with the intent to release it 1860, and 1861). of insurance during the previous fiscal year; into a natural environment. SEC. 12303. REPORT ON RISKS TO WILD FISH ‘‘(II) the amount of premium subsidy re- (b) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) shall not STOCKS. ceived by the individual or entity from the apply to a fish, fish part, or product— Not later than 180 days after the date of Corporation; and (1) under confined use, or intended for con- enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary ‘‘(III) the amount of any Federal portion of fined use, for scientific research; of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere indemnities paid in the event of a loss during (2) collected for the purpose of enforcing shall transmit to the Committee on Com- that fiscal year for each policy associated this subtitle; or merce, Science, and Transportation of the with that individual or entity; and (3) if the Under Secretary of Commerce for Senate and the Committee on Natural Re- ‘‘(ii) for each private insurance provider, Oceans and Atmosphere, in consultation sources of the House of Representatives the by name— with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wild- report under section 1007 of the Food and ‘‘(I) the underwriting gains earned through life Service and any other Federal, State, or Drug Administration Amendments Act of participation in the federally subsidized crop tribal entity the Under Secretary considers 2007 (21 U.S.C. 2106). insurance program; and appropriate, reviews any application re- SEC. 12304. DEFINITIONS. ‘‘(II) the amount paid under this subtitle questing an action by a department or agen- In this subtitle: for— cy of the Federal government to permit an (1) CONFINED USE.—The term ‘‘confined ‘‘(aa) administrative and operating ex- act prohibited under subsection (a), includ- use’’ means any operation, undertaken with- penses; ing any environmental assessment prepared in a secured, land-based facility, that in- ‘‘(bb) any Federal portion of indemnities as part of that application, and— volves a covered fish controlled by specific and reinsurance; and (A) prepares a finding of no significant im- measures that effectively prevent the cov- ‘‘(cc) any other purpose. pact in accordance with the National Envi- ered fish from having contact with and im- ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not ronmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 pact on the external environment, including disclose information pertaining to individ- et seq.); or biological and physical confinement meas- uals and entities covered by a catastrophic (B) finds the application to be consistent ures. risk protection plan offered under section with an environmental impact statement (2) COVERED FISH.—The term ‘‘covered fish’’ 508(b).’’. prepared by the Under Secretary in accord- means a salmon or other anadromous or ma- ance with section 102(2)(C) of the National rine fish, live or dead, including the gametes, SA 937. Mr. BEGICH submitted an Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. fertilized eggs, offspring, and descendants amendment intended to be proposed by 4332) that includes— thereof, that is modified or produced through him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize (i) an environmental risk analysis that as- the application of recombinant agricultural programs through 2018; sesses the potential direct and indirect im- deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technologies, which was ordered to lie on the table; pacts from escapement of covered fish on using DNA from an organism’s own genome as follows: wild and cultured fish stocks and environ- or that of another species, which overcome On page 634, between lines 6 and 7, insert ments that may be exposed to such covered natural physiological reproductive barriers the following: fish; and which are not techniques used in tradi- tional breeding and selection. ‘‘SEC. 3504. HOUSING FOR EDUCATORS, PUBLIC (ii) a failure mode and effects analysis that SAFETY OFFICERS, AND MEDICAL quantitatively assesses the best- and worst- (3) FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT.—The PROVIDERS. case probabilities of failure of each applica- term ‘‘finding of no significant impact’’ has ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ble confinement technique; the meaning given the term in section 1508.13 ‘‘(1) EDUCATOR.—The term ‘educator’ (iii) an assessment of the costs of control of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations. means an individual who— or eradication of escaped covered fish; and (4) PRODUCT.—The term ‘‘product’’ means ‘‘(A) is employed full-time as a teacher, (iv) an assessment of the potential eco- an item manufactured or produced for sale or principal, or administrator by— nomic damage in terms of loss of production use as food. ‘‘(i) a public elementary school or sec- or sales to relevant wild and cultured fish Mr. BEGICH submitted an ondary school that provides direct services stocks and environments from the SA 935. to students in grades prekindergarten escapement of covered fish. amendment intended to be proposed by through grade 12, or a Head Start program; (c) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CONSIDER- him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize and ATIONS.— agricultural programs through 2018; ‘‘(ii) meets the appropriate teaching cer- (1) NOTICE.—Each agency, department, or which was ordered to lie on the table; tification or licensure requirements of the other unit of the Federal government shall as follows: State for the position in which the indi- promptly notify the Under Secretary of Com- On page 11, strike lines 1 through 3, and in- vidual is employed; or merce for Oceans and Atmosphere when an sert the following: ‘‘(B) is employed full-time as a librarian, a action involving covered fish, or a product career guidance or counseling provider, an containing covered fish is first identified. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act: education aide, or in another instructional (2) ENSURING COMPLIANCE.—The Under Sec- or administrative position for a public ele- retary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmos- (1) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 mentary school or secondary school. phere, in cooperation with each Federal, ‘‘(2) MEDICAL PROVIDER.—The term ‘med- State, or tribal entity that the Under Sec- of the Indian Self-Determination and Edu- cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b). ical provider’ means— retary considers appropriate, may monitor ‘‘(A) a licensed doctor of medicine or oste- any mitigation measures proposed under (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of Agriculture. opathy; subsection (b)(3) to ensure implementation ‘‘(B) an American Indian, Alaska Native, and compliance therewith. SA 936. Mr. BEGICH (for himself and or Native Hawaiian recognized as a tradi- (3) PROVISIONS AS COMPLEMENTARY.—The tional healing practitioner; provisions of this subtitle are in addition to, Mr. FLAKE) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the ‘‘(C) a health care provider that— and shall not affect the operation of, other ‘‘(i) is licensed or certified under Federal Federal, State, or local laws regulating a bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricultural or State law, as applicable; and covered fish, or a product containing covered programs through 2018; which was or- ‘‘(ii) is providing services that are eligible fish. dered to lie on the table; as follows: for coverage under a plan under the Federal (d) RULES AND REGULATIONS.—The Sec- On page 1101, between lines 5 and 6, insert Employees Health Benefits Program under retary shall prescribe such rules and regula- the following: chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; tions as the Secretary considers necessary to SECTION 110ll. DISCLOSURE IN THE PUBLIC IN- ‘‘(D) a provider authorized under section carry out the provisions of this subtitle. TEREST. 119 of the Indian Health Care Improvement SEC. 12302. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES. Section 502(c)(2) of the Federal Crop Insur- Act (25 U.S.C. 1616l); or (a) ENFORCEMENT.—The Secretary of Com- ance Act (7 U.S.C. 1502(c)(2)) is amended— ‘‘(E) any other individual that the Sec- merce may enforce section 12301 in the same (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and retary determines is capable of providing manner, by the same means, and with the (B) as subparagraphs (C) and (D) respec- health care services. same jurisdiction, powers, and duties pro- tively; and ‘‘(3) PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER.—The term vided under sections 308, 309, 310, and 311 of (2) by inserting before subparagraph (C) (as ‘public safety officer’ means an individual the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation so redesignated) the following: who is employed full-time—

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‘‘(A) as a law enforcement officer by a law need to modernize, renovate, or repair hous- ‘‘(3) USE OF FUNDS.—Of any amounts appro- enforcement agency of the Federal Govern- ing; priated for a fiscal year to carry out this sec- ment, a State, a unit of general local govern- ‘‘(6) describes the expected impact of the tion, the Secretary shall use— ment, or an Indian tribe; or grant, loan guarantee, or payment of inter- ‘‘(A) not less than 50 percent to make ‘‘(B) as a firefighter by a fire department of est on— grants under this section; the Federal Government, a State, a unit of ‘‘(A) educators, public safety officers, and ‘‘(B) not more than 5 percent to carry out general local government, or an Indian tribe. medical providers in a qualified community, national activities under this section, in- ‘‘(4) QUALIFIED COMMUNITY.—The term including the impact on recruitment and re- cluding providing technical assistance and ‘qualified community’ means any open coun- tention of educators, public safety officers, conducting outreach to qualified commu- try, or any place, town, village, or city— and medical providers; and nities; and ‘‘(A) that is not part of or associated with ‘‘(B) the economy of a qualified commu- ‘‘(C) any amounts not expended in accord- an urban area; and nity, including— ance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) to make ‘‘(B) that— ‘‘(i) any plans to use small business con- loan guarantees and payments of interest ‘‘(i) has a population of not more than cerns for the construction, modernization, under this section. 2,500; or renovation, or repair of qualified housing; ‘‘(ii)(I) has a population of not more than and SA 938. Mr. BEGICH submitted an 10,000; and ‘‘(ii) the short- and long-term impact on amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(II) is not accessible by a motor vehicle, the rate of employment in the qualified com- him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize as defined in section 30102 of title 49, United munity; and agricultural programs through 2018; States Code. ‘‘(7) describes how the applicant would en- which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘(5) QUALIFIED HOUSING.—The term ‘quali- sure that qualified housing assisted under as follows: fied housing’ means housing for educators, this section is used for educators, public On page 1150, after line 15, add the fol- public safety officers, or medical providers safety officers, and medical providers. lowing: that is located in a qualified community. ‘‘(f) INPUT FROM STATE DIRECTOR OF RURAL SEC. 12213. DENALI COMMISSION REAUTHORIZA- ‘‘(6) QUALIFIED PROJECT.—The term ‘quali- DEVELOPMENT.—The State Director of Rural TION. fied project’ means— Development for a State may submit to the (a) SHORT TITLE .—This section may be ‘‘(A) the construction, modernization, ren- Secretary an evaluation of any application cited as the ‘‘Denali Commission Reauthor- ovation, or repair of qualified housing; for a qualified project in the State for which ization Act of 2013’’ ‘‘(B) the payment of interest on bonds or an application for assistance under this sec- (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.—Sec- other financing instruments (excluding in- tion is submitted and the Secretary shall tion 303 of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 struments used for refinancing) that are take into consideration the evaluation in de- (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277) is issued for the construction, modernization, termining whether to provide assistance. amended— renovation, or repair of qualified housing; ‘‘(g) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants and (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting ‘‘(C) the repayment of a loan used— making loan guarantees and payments of in- the following: ‘‘(i) for the construction, modernization, terest under this section, the Secretary shall ‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.— renovation, or repair of qualified housing; or give priority to an applicant that is— ‘‘(1) COMPOSITION.—The Commission shall ‘‘(ii) to purchase real property on which ‘‘(1) a State educational agency or local be composed of 7 members with a Statewide qualified housing will be constructed; educational agency; perspective and knowledge regarding rural ‘‘(D) purchasing or leasing real property on ‘‘(2) an educational service agency; Alaska matters (including transportation, which qualified housing will be constructed, ‘‘(3) a State or local housing authority; health, education and training, energy, eco- renovated, modernized, or repaired; or ‘‘(4) an Indian tribe or tribal organization; nomic development, community and regional ‘‘(E) any other activity normally associ- ‘‘(5) a tribally designated housing entity; planning, design, construction, and mainte- ated with the construction, modernization, ‘‘(6) a local government; or nance of rural infrastructure, workforce de- renovation, or repair of qualified housing, as ‘‘(7) a consortium of any of the entities de- velopment, and communication infrastruc- determined by the Secretary. scribed in paragraphs (1) through (6). ture and systems), of whom— ‘‘(7) EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY, ELEMEN- ‘‘(h) LIMITATION.—The Secretary may pro- ‘‘(A) 5 shall be appointed by the Secretary TARY SCHOOL, LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY, vide assistance to the same applicant under of Commerce (referred to in this title as the SECONDARY SCHOOL, STATE EDUCATIONAL only 1 of subsections (b), (c), and (d). ‘Secretary’), of whom— AGENCY.—The terms ‘educational service ‘‘(i) REQUIREMENT.—As a condition of eligi- ‘‘(i) 1 shall represent the views and per- agency’, ‘elementary school’, ‘local edu- bility for a grant, loan guarantee, or pay- spectives of an organized labor or vocational cational agency’, ‘secondary school’, and ment of interest under this section, at least training group within the State of Alaska; ‘State educational agency’ have the mean- 1 named applicant shall be required to main- ‘‘(ii) 1 shall represent the views and per- ings given those terms in section 9101 of the tain ownership of the qualified housing that spectives of Native Corporations (as defined Elementary and Secondary Education Act of is the subject of the grant, loan guarantee, in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Set- 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). or payment of interest during the greater tlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602)); ‘‘(b) GRANTS.—The Secretary may make a of— ‘‘(iii) 1 shall have experience relating to grant to an applicant to carry out a qualified ‘‘(1) 15 years; or project management and construction in project. ‘‘(2) the period of the loan for which a loan rural Alaska; ‘‘(c) LOAN GUARANTEES.—The Secretary guarantee or payment of interest is made ‘‘(iv) 1 shall represent the views and per- may guarantee a loan made to an applicant under this section. spectives of rural local government interests for the construction, modernization, renova- ‘‘(j) REPORTING.— in the State of Alaska; and tion, or repair of qualified housing. ‘‘(1) BY APPLICANTS.—Not later than 2 ‘‘(v) 1 shall represent the views and per- ‘‘(d) FINANCING MECHANISMS.—The Sec- years after the date on which an applicant spectives of rural tribal interests in the retary may make payments of interest on receives a grant, loan guarantee, or payment State of Alaska; bonds, loans, or other financial instruments of interest under this section, the applicant ‘‘(B) 1 shall be the Governor of the State of (other than financial instruments used for shall submit to the Secretary a report that— Alaska or an individual selected by the Sec- refinancing) that are issued to an applicant ‘‘(A) describes how the grant, loan guar- retary from nominations submitted by the for a qualified project. antee, or payment of interest was used; and Governor; and ‘‘(e) APPLICATION.—An applicant that de- ‘‘(B) contains an estimate of the number of ‘‘(C) 1 shall be the Federal Cochairperson sires a grant, loan guarantee, or payment of jobs created or maintained by use of the of the Commission, to be appointed by the interest under this section shall submit to grant, loan guarantee, or payment of inter- Secretary in accordance with paragraph (3). the Secretary an application that— est. ‘‘(2) DATE OF APPOINTMENTS.—The appoint- ‘‘(1) indicates whether the qualified hous- ‘‘(2) BY GAO.—Not later than 2 years after ments of the members of the Commission ing for which the grant, loan guarantee, or the date of enactment of this section, the under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of para- payment of interest is sought is located in a Comptroller General of the United States graph (1) shall be made not later than 90 qualified community; shall submit to Congress a report evaluating days after the date of enactment of the ‘‘(2) identifies the applicant; the program under this section. Denali Commission Reauthorization Act of ‘‘(3) indicates whether the applicant pre- ‘‘(k) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 2013. fers to receive a grant, loan guarantee, or ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be ‘‘(3) FEDERAL COCHAIRPERSON.— payment of interest under this section; appropriated to the Secretary to carry out ‘‘(A) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later than 30 ‘‘(4) describes how the applicant would en- this section $50,000,0000 for fiscal year 2014, days after the date of appointment of the sure the adequate maintenance of qualified and each fiscal year thereafter. members of the Commission described in housing assisted under this section; ‘‘(2) AVAILABILITY.—Any amounts appro- paragraph (2), those members shall submit to ‘‘(5) demonstrates a need for qualified priated to carry out this section shall re- the Secretary recommendations for an indi- housing in a qualified community, which main available for obligation by the Sec- vidual to serve as Federal Cochairperson of may include a deficiency of affordable hous- retary during the 3-year period beginning on the Commission under paragraph (1)(C). ing, a deficiency of habitable housing, or the the date of the appropriation. ‘‘(B) SELECTION.—

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‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days ‘‘(2) PRECONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES.—The (B) by adding at the end the following: after the date of receipt of the recommenda- cost-share requirements under paragraph (1) ‘‘(2) WAIVER.—A member of the Commis- tions under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall not apply with respect to sion may waive all or any portion of the shall appoint an individual to serve as Fed- preconstruction procedures. travel expenses provided to the member eral Cochairperson of the Commission. ‘‘(b) PUBLIC COMMENTS.—The Commission under paragraph (1).’’. ‘‘(ii) CONSIDERATION.—In appointing the members and the Federal Cochairperson (3) INSPECTOR GENERAL.—Section 306 of the Federal Cochairperson under clause (i), the shall seek comments from rural Alaska com- Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 Secretary may take into consideration, but munities and other stakeholder groups re- note; Public Law 105–277) is amended by shall not be required to select, any indi- garding rural development needs. striking subsection (h) and inserting the fol- vidual recommended under subparagraph ‘‘(c) DUTIES.—The members of the Commis- lowing: sion shall— (A). ‘‘(h) INSPECTOR GENERAL.—The Commis- ‘‘(1) advise the Commission regarding co- ‘‘(C) TREATMENT.—The Federal Cochair- sion shall use the services of the Inspector ordinated infrastructure planning (including person shall be a nonvoting member of the General of the Department of Commerce.’’. Commission. annual and multiyear strategies) among and for— (f) REAUTHORIZATION.—The first section 310 ‘‘(D) VACANCY.— of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Any vacancy in the posi- ‘‘(A) rural Alaska communities; ‘‘(B) the State of Alaska; U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277) (relat- tion of Federal Cochairperson shall be filled ing to authorization of appropriations) is in the same manner as the original appoint- ‘‘(C) Federal agencies; and ‘‘(D) other governmental and nongovern- amended by striking subsection (a) and in- ment. serting the following: ‘‘(ii) INTERIM FEDERAL COCHAIRPERSON.—Be- mental entities; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to fore vacating the position of Federal Co- ‘‘(2) establish a list of priorities of the be appropriated to the Commission such chairperson, the Federal Cochairperson shall Commission for rural Alaska communities sums as are necessary to carry out this title, appoint to serve as Interim Federal Cochair- on an annual basis, including funding rec- in accordance with the purposes of this title, person, for the period beginning on the date ommendations and the means by which the on which the vacancy in the position of Fed- recommendations— for fiscal year 2014 and each fiscal year eral Cochairperson occurs and ending on the ‘‘(A) address multiyear strategies; and thereafter.’’. date on which a new Federal Cochairperson ‘‘(B) are coordinated with— (g) REPEALS.— is appointed under clause (i), the staff mem- ‘‘(i) rural Alaska communities; (1) IN GENERAL.— ber of the Commission with the most senior- ‘‘(ii) the State of Alaska; (A) EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL ADVISORY ity. ‘‘(iii) Federal agencies; and COMMITTEE ACT.—Section 308 of the Denali ‘‘(4) STATUS.—No member of the Commis- ‘‘(iv) other government and nongovern- Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; sion (other than the Federal Cochairperson) mental entities; Public Law 105–277) is repealed. shall be considered to be an employee of the ‘‘(3) review ongoing and completed Com- (B) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.— Federal Government for any purpose.’’; and mission-funded projects and programs for The second section 310 of the Denali Commis- (2) in subsection (c)— compliance with stated objectives and out- sion Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public (A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘The comes; and Law 105–277) (relating to the Economic De- Federal Cochairperson’’ and inserting the ‘‘(4) examine Commission-funded projects velopment Committee) is repealed. following: and programs— (h) BUDGET COMMITTEE.—The Denali Com- ‘‘(1) FEDERAL COCHAIRPERSON.—The Federal ‘‘(A) for consistency and standardization; mission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Pub- Cochairperson’’; and and lic Law 105–277) (as amended by subsection (B) by striking the second and third sen- ‘‘(B) to determine a means of improving (g)(1)) is amended by inserting after section tences and inserting the following: the management and success of future Com- 307 the following: mission-funded projects and programs. ‘‘(2) MEMBERS.— ‘‘SEC. 308. BUDGET COMMITTEE. ‘‘(A) TERMS.—A member of the Commission ‘‘(d) OPERATIONAL MATTERS.—The Federal ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years, ex- Cochairperson (and not the members of the Commission) shall be responsible for Com- days after the date of enactment of the cept that, of the members first appointed— Denali Commission Reauthorization Act of ‘‘(i) the members appointed under clauses mission operational matters, including budg- 2013, the Federal Cochairperson shall estab- (ii) and (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A) shall be etary matters.’’. (d) POWERS OF COMMISSION.—Section 305 of lish a Budget Committee to serve the Com- appointed for terms of 3 years; and the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. mission. ‘‘(ii) the members appointed under clauses 3121 note; Public Law 105–277) is amended by (i) and (iii) of subsection (b)(1)(A) shall be ap- ‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Budget Committee striking subsection (d) and inserting the fol- pointed for terms of 2 years. shall be composed of 3 members, of whom— lowing: ‘‘(1) 1 shall be the Governor of the State of ‘‘(B) VACANCIES.— ‘‘(d) DETAIL OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES; Alaska or a member of the Commission se- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A vacancy on the Com- AGREEMENTS, GRANTS, AND PAYMENTS.— lected in accordance with section mission— ‘‘(1) DETAIL OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—Any ‘‘(I) shall not affect the powers of the Com- 303(b)(1)(B); employee of the Federal Government may be ‘‘(2) 1 shall be a Federal employee or mission; detailed to the Commission— ‘‘(II) shall be filled in the manner in which detailee with expertise in the Federal budget ‘‘(A) without reimbursement; and process, to be selected by the Federal Co- the original appointment was made; and ‘‘(B) without interruption or loss of civil ‘‘(III) shall be subject to any conditions chairperson; and service status or privilege. ‘‘(3) 1 shall be a member of the Commis- that applied with respect to the original ap- ‘‘(2) AGREEMENTS, GRANTS, AND PAY- pointment. sion, to be selected by the members of the MENTS.—The Commission, acting through Commission. ‘‘(ii) FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM.—An indi- the Federal Cochairperson, may enter into vidual selected to fill a vacancy shall be ap- ‘‘(c) DUTIES.—The Budget Committee contracts and cooperative agreements, award shall— pointed for the unexpired term of the mem- grants, and make payments necessary to ‘‘(1) review the operating budget of the ber replaced. carry out the purposes of the Commission.’’. Commission; and ‘‘(C) EXPIRATION.—The term of any member (e) COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.— ‘‘(2) make appropriate recommendations to shall not expire before the date on which the (1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.—Section successor of the member takes office.’’. 306 of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 the Federal Cochairperson. (c) FUNDING REQUIREMENTS; DUTIES.—Sec- U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277) is ‘‘(d) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.— tion 304 of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 amended by striking subsection (a) and in- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The members of the (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277) is serting the following: Budget Committee shall serve without com- amended to read as follows: ‘‘(a) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.— pensation. ‘‘SEC. 304. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS; DUTIES. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), ‘‘(2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of ‘‘(a) COST SHARE.— the members of the Commission shall serve the Budget Committee shall be allowed trav- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out any con- without compensation. el expenses, including per diem in lieu of struction project or activity under this Act, ‘‘(2) FEDERAL COCHAIRPERSON.—The Federal subsistence, at rates authorized for employ- the Commission shall require a cost share Cochairperson shall be compensated at the ees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter of— annual rate prescribed for level IV of the Ex- 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away ‘‘(A) up to 50 percent of the total cost of ecutive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, from their homes or regular places of busi- the construction project or activity; or United States Code.’’. ness in the performance of services for the ‘‘(B) for a construction project or activity (2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Section 306(b) of the Budget Committee.’’. carried out in a distressed community (as de- Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 (i) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— termined by the department of labor and note; Public Law 105–277) is amended— (1) Section 307 of the Denali Commission workforce development of the State of Alas- (A) by striking ‘‘The members’’ and insert- Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law ka or by the Commission), up to 20 percent of ing the following: 105–277) is amended by striking subsection (c) the total cost of the construction project or ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), and inserting the following: activity. the members’’; and ‘‘(c) DEMONSTRATION HEALTH PROJECTS.—

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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To demonstrate the (b) ADMINISTRATION.—Paragraphs (4), (7), (iii) the provision of proper correlation, su- value of adequate health facilities and serv- (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of the Com- pervision, and mission support for onsite per- ices to the economic development of the re- petitive, Special, and Facilities Research sonnel; gion, the Secretary of Health and Human Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i) shall apply with re- (D) provide appropriate professional devel- Services may make interagency transfers to spect to the making of grants under this sec- opment, reassignment, or other disposition the Commission to plan, construct, and tion. of affected supervisors with a pattern of fail- equip demonstration health, nutrition, and (c) FUNDING.—Of amounts made available ing to implement program policies to ensure child care projects, including hospitals, to the Secretary in appropriations Acts for proper response to significant noncompli- health care clinics, and mental health facili- programs and purposes relating to the pur- ance issues; ties (including drug and alcohol treatment poses of this section, the Secretary shall use (E) improve applicable management con- centers). to carry out this section such sums as the trols within the Department, including in ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Secretary determines to be appropriate for the Public Health Information System; There are authorized to be appropriated such each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018. (F) to the maximum extent practicable, re- duce subjectivity in program implementa- sums as are necessary to carry out this sub- SA 941. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted section.’’. tion; and (2) Section 8G(a)(2) of the Inspector Gen- an amendment intended to be proposed (G) terminate the provision of payment eral Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by by her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize awards under the public health human re- striking ‘‘the Denali Commission,’’. agricultural programs through 2018; sources system of the Department for af- which was ordered to lie on the table; fected supervisors against whom the public SA 939. Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for her- as follows: health examiner or an evaluator employed self and Mr. COWAN) submitted an At the end of subtitle C of title IV, add the under subparagraph (B) has identified any se- amendment intended to be proposed by following: rious program implementation failure, until— her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize ag- SEC. 42lll. INTERIM PROGRAM TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY. (i) each such failure is completely resolved; ricultural programs through 2018; (ii) effective corrective actions have been which was ordered to lie on the table; (a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— implemented with respect to each such fail- as follows: (1) to ensure the effective use of resources, ure; and On page 421, between lines 3 and 4, insert and program fidelity, to support food safety, (iii) the public health examiner submits to the following: interstate commerce, and the integrity of the Committees on Appropriations, Agri- SEC. 42lll. PURCHASE OF HALAL AND KOSHER the United States meat supply for export culture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Home- FOOD FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AS- markets; and land Security and Governmental Affairs of SISTANCE PROGRAM. (2) to remedy repeated program failures de- the Senate, and the Committees on Appro- Section 202 of the Emergency Food Assist- scribed in documents, including— priations, Agriculture, and Homeland Secu- ance Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 7502) is amended by (A) the audit report of the Inspector Gen- rity of the House of Representatives, a re- adding at the end the following: eral of the Department of Agriculture num- port describing the corrective actions. ‘‘(h) KOSHER AND HALAL FOOD.—As soon as bered 24601–0001–41; (2) USE OF SAVINGS.—Any amounts saved by practicable after the date of enactment of (B) the management challenges report of the Federal Government as a result of the this subsection, the Secretary shall finalize the Office of the Inspector General of the De- termination of payment awards under para- and implement a plan— partment dated 2011; and graph (1)(G) shall be transferred to the Sec- ‘‘(1) to increase the purchase of Kosher and (C) the reports of the Government Ac- retary for use in carrying out the program Halal food from food manufacturers with a countability Office numbered— under this section. Kosher or Halal certification to carry out (i) 10–203; (e) SUNSET.— the program established under this Act if the (ii) 04–247; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The program under this Kosher and Halal food purchased is cost neu- (iii) 02–902. section shall terminate on the date that is 4 tral as compared to food that is not from (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: years after the date of establishment of the food manufacturers with a Kosher or Halal (1) AFFECTED SUPERVISOR.—The term ‘‘af- program. certification; and fected supervisor’’ means an individual serv- (2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 54 ‘‘(2) to modify the labeling of the commod- ing as, or in any similar capacity as, an in- months after the date of establishment of ities list used to carry out the program in a spector-in-charge or an administrator of a the program under this section, the Comp- manner that enables Kosher and Halal food food safety program of the Department— troller General of the United States shall bank operators to identify which commod- (A) onsite at a facility of the Department; submit to Congress a final report describing ities to obtain from local food banks.’’. or the results of the program. (B) at the circuit or regional level. (f) FUNDING.—The Secretary shall use to carry out this section for each applicable fis- SA 940. Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for her- (2) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ cal year— self and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) submitted an means the Department of Agriculture. (1) not less than $2,500,000 of the amounts amendment intended to be proposed by (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ made available to the Secretary in appro- means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize ag- priations Acts for programs and purposes re- through the Assistant Secretary for Admin- ricultural programs through 2018; lating to the Food Safety Inspection Service istration. which was ordered to lie on the table; and the Office of Food Safety; and (c) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 as follows: days after the date of enactment of this Act, (2) the amounts transferred to the Sec- At the end of subtitle B of title XII, add the Secretary shall establish an interim pro- retary under subsection (d)(2). the following: gram to improve food safety, under which Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted SEC. 121ll. ANTIMICROBIAL DRUG USE RE- the Secretary shall appoint a public health SA 942. SEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS. examiner to ensure the integrity of the food an amendment intended to be proposed (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall make safety programs of the Department. by her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize available competitive research and edu- (d) DUTIES OF PUBLIC HEALTH EXAMINER.— agricultural programs through 2018; cation grants for the purpose of improving (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro- which was ordered to lie on the table; the knowledge and study of antimicrobial gram under this section, the public health as follows: drug use in agriculture and antimicrobial re- examiner shall— On page 1150, after line 15, add the fol- sistance, including— (A) evaluate, and modify as necessary, the lowing: (1) antimicrobial use practices in major process in effect on the date of enactment of SEC. 12lll. AUDIT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH food animal species and the correlation of this Act for evaluating the performance of HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM. the practices to antimicrobial resistance affected supervisors; (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days trends; (B) employ— after the date of enactment of this Act, the (2) roles and associations that disease inci- (i) objective, independent individuals with Comptroller General of the United States dence and infection control have in anti- expertise in public health to serve as eval- shall commence an audit of the pay-for-per- microbial use practices and trends; uators of affected supervisors; and formance project of the Food Safety and In- (3) development of better veterinary (ii) such additional staff as the public spection Service, the Public Health Human diagnostics, infection control, preventative health examiner determines to be necessary Resources System, to determine— practices, housing, or husbandry, or other to carry out the program; (1) if the program was properly and con- techniques to reduce the need for anti- (C) ensure the use by affected supervisors sistently implemented; microbial drug use; and of objective, data-driven implementation (2) if the program was effective; and (4) identification of effective and scalable metrics, as applicable, including— (3) to what extent there was waste, fraud, techniques that improve animal health and (i) proper, complete, and valid documenta- abuse, or mismanagement of funds in the reduce antimicrobial drug use, including, at tion; program. a minimum, genetics, diet, husbandry, and (ii) proper enforcement in response to seri- (b) REPORT.—On completion of the audit hygiene. ous and repeat offenses; and required by subsection (a), the Comptroller

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY6.021 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3627 General of the United States shall submit to to the relative magnitude and pace of invest- SEC. 12213. TERMINATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP Congress a report containing the results of ments in broadband-capable networks in FOR NUTRITION ASSISTANCE INITIA- the audit. rural areas and urban areas; TIVE. (9) any disparities or trends detectable dur- Effective on the date of the enactment of SA 943. Mr. BEGICH submitted an ing the applicable calendar year with respect this Act, the memorandum of understanding amendment intended to be proposed by to the magnitude and pace of investments in entered into on July 22, 2004, by the Sec- retary and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize broadband-capable networks in areas served of the Republic of Mexico and known as the by carriers subject to price cap regulation agricultural programs through 2018; ‘‘Partnership for Nutrition Assistance Initia- and areas served by carriers subject to rate- which was ordered to lie on the table; tive’’ is terminated and shall have no force of-return regulation; as follows: or effect of law. (10) the effects, if any, of those reforms On page 877, after line 18, insert the fol- adopted in the Order on adoption of lowing: SA 947. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an broadband Internet access services by end amendment intended to be proposed by SEC. 6208. GAO REPORT ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE users; and REFORMS. him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize (11) the effects, if any, of such reforms on (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the report re- agricultural programs through 2018; quired under subsection (b) is to aid Congress State universal service funds or other State universal service initiatives, including car- which was ordered to lie on the table; in monitoring and measuring the effects of a as follows: series of reforms by the Federal Communica- rier-of-last-resort requirements that may be After section 4002, insert the following: tions Commission (in this section referred to enforced by any State. IMING.—On or before December 31, 2013, as the ‘‘FCC’’) intended to promote the avail- (c) T SEC. 4003. SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS. ability and affordability of broadband serv- and annually thereafter for the following 5 Section 5 of the Food and Nutrition Act of ice throughout the United States. calendar years, the Comptroller General 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amended by adding at (b) REPORT.—The Comptroller General of shall submit the report required under sub- the United States shall prepare a report pro- section (b) to the following: the end the following: ‘‘(o) SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR viding detailed measurements, statistics, (1) The Committee on Commerce, Science, ENTITLEMENTS.— and metrics with respect to— and Transportation of the Senate. ‘‘(1) DEFINITION OF SATISFACTORY IMMIGRA- (1) the progress of implementation of the (2) The Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- TION STATUS.—In this subsection, the term reforms adopted in the FCC’s Report and tion, and Forestry of the Senate. (3) The Committee on Energy and Com- ‘satisfactory immigration status’ means an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule- immigration status under which an indi- making adopted on October 27, 2011 (FCC 11– merce of the House of Representatives. (4) The Committee on Agriculture of the vidual is eligible for benefits under the sup- 161) (in this section referred to as the plemental nutrition assistance program, if ‘‘Order’’); House of Representatives. (d) DATA INCLUSION.—The report required the individual otherwise meets the require- (2) the effects, if any, of such reforms on ments of this Act. retail end user rates during the applicable under subsection (b) shall include all data that the Comptroller General deems relevant ‘‘(2) DECLARATION.— calendar year for— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of eligi- (A) local voice telephony services (includ- to and supportive of any conclusions drawn with respect to the effects of the FCC’s re- bility for the supplemental nutrition assist- ing any subscriber line charges and access ance program, the Secretary shall require recovery charges assessed by carriers upon forms and any disparities or trends detected in the items subject to the report. each head of a household seeking to partici- purchasers of such services); pate in the program to submit to the appli- (B) interconnected VoIP services; cable State agency a written declaration in (C) long distance voice services; SA 944. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an amendment intended to be proposed accordance with subparagraph (B), which the (D) mobile wireless voice services; head of household shall sign under penalty of (E) bundles of voice telephony or VoIP by her to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize perjury. services (such as local and long distance agricultural programs through 2018; ‘‘(B) CONTENTS.—The head of household voice packages); which was ordered to lie on the table; shall certify in the written declaration under (F) fixed broadband Internet access serv- as follows: subparagraph (A) that each member of the ices; and On page 1064, after line 21, add the fol- household is— (G) mobile broadband Internet access serv- lowing: ‘‘(i) national of the United States (as that ices; term is defined in section 101(a) of the Immi- (3) any disparities or trends detectable dur- SEC. 11lll. AUTOMATIC REVIEWS OF LARGE CLAIMS. gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ing the applicable calendar year with respect Section 508(j) of the Federal Crop Insur- 1101(a)); or to the relative average (such as per-con- ance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(j)) is amended by add- ‘‘(ii) in a satisfactory immigration status. sumer) retail rates charged for each of the ing at the end the following: ‘‘(3) DOCUMENTATION.— services listed in paragraph (2) to consumers ‘‘(A) NATIONALS OF THE UNITED STATES.— ‘‘(6) REVIEWS.—For the purpose of auto- (including both residential and business matic reviews of large claims under this sec- Subject to subparagraph (B), for each mem- users) located in rural areas and urban areas; tion, the Corporation shall establish the loss ber of a household for which a certification (4) any disparities or trends detectable dur- threshold at $50,000.’’. is made under clause (i) of paragraph (2)(B), ing the applicable calendar year with respect the head of household shall submit to the to the relative average (such as per-con- SA 945. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an State agency administering the supple- sumer) retail rates charged for each of the amendment intended to be proposed by mental nutrition assistance program docu- services listed in paragraph (2) as between mentation demonstrating that each such incumbent local exchange carriers subject to him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize member is a national of the United States price cap regulation and those subject to agricultural programs through 2018; that is— rate-of-return regulation; which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘(i) a document showing birth in the (5) the effects, if any, of those reforms as follows: United States; adopted in the Order on average fixed and On page 269, between lines 3 and 4, insert ‘‘(ii) a United States consular report of mobile broadband Internet access speeds, re- the following: birth; spectively, available to residential and busi- ‘‘(c) SELECTION CRITERIA.—Notwith- ‘‘(iii) a United States passport; ness consumers, respectively, during the ap- standing any other provision of this subtitle, ‘‘(iv) a Certificate of Naturalization; or plicable calendar year; for an eligible activity identified in subpara- ‘‘(v) a Certificate of Citizenship. (6) any disparities or trends detectable dur- graph (B) or (E) of section 1271A(2), the Sec- ‘‘(B) SATISFACTORY IMMIGRATION STATUS.— ing the applicable calendar year with respect retary shall not consider prior irrigation his- Subject to subparagraph (B), for each mem- to the relative average fixed and mobile tory when— ber of a household for which a certification broadband Internet access speeds, respec- ‘‘(1) selecting eligible partners under sec- is made under clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(B), tively, available to residential and business tion 1271B; or the head of household shall submit to the consumers, respectively, in rural areas and ‘‘(2) entering into contracts with producers State agency administering the supple- urban areas; under section 1271C. mental nutrition assistance program— (7) the effects, if any, of those reforms ‘‘(i) alien registration documentation or adopted in the Order on the magnitude and SA 946. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an other proof of immigration registration pace of investments in broadband-capable amendment intended to be proposed by issued by the Secretary of Homeland Secu- networks in rural areas, including such in- him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize rity that contains— vestments financed by the Department of agricultural programs through 2018; ‘‘(I) the alien admission number of the in- Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service under dividual; and the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘(II) the alien file number of the indi- 901 et seq.); as follows: vidual; or (8) any disparities or trends detectable dur- On page 1150, after line 15, add the fol- ‘‘(ii) any other document that the State ing the applicable calendar year with respect lowing: agency determines constitutes reasonable

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY6.026 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 2013 evidence of a satisfactory immigration sta- SEC. 4011. ELIMINATING STATE BONUSES. SEC. 4002. ELIMINATING THE LOW-INCOME HOME tus. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 16 of the Food ENERGY ASSISTANCE LOOPHOLE. ‘‘(C) ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.—An indi- and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025) is (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5 of the Food and vidual who is 18 years of age or older and amended by striking subsection (d). Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amend- ed— who is a member of a household for which a (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 16 certification is made under clause (i) or (ii) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 (1) in subsection (d)(11)(A), by striking of paragraph (2)(B) shall submit to the State U.S.C. 2025) is amended— ‘‘(other than’’ and all that follows through agency the documentation described in sub- (1) in subsection (c)— ‘‘et seq.))’’ and inserting ‘‘(other than pay- paragraph (A) or (B) on such individual’s own (A) in the first sentence of paragraph (4), ments or allowances made under part A of behalf. by striking ‘‘payment error rate’’ and all title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(4) SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR that follows through ‘‘subsection (d)’’ and in- 601 et seq.) or any payments under any other ENTITLEMENTS PROGRAM.—For documenta- serting ‘‘liability amount or new investment State program funded with qualified State tion described in paragraph (3)(B), the State amount under paragraph (1) or payment expenditures (as defined in section agency to which the documentation is sub- error rate’’; and 409(a)(7)(B)(i) of that Act (42 U.S.C. mitted shall use the alien admission number (B) in the first sentence of paragraph (5), 609(a)(7)(B)(1))))’’; or alien file number of the individual to by striking ‘‘payment error rate’’ and all (2) in subsection (e)(6)(C), by striking verify the immigration status of the indi- that follows through ‘‘subsection (d)’’ and in- clause (iv); and vidual using the Systematic Alien serting ‘‘liability amount or new investment (3) in subsection (k)— Verification for Entitlements Program of amount under paragraph (1) or payment (A) in paragraph (2)— the United States Citizenship and Immigra- error rate’’; and (i) by striking subparagraph (C); tion Services.’’. (2) in subsection (i)(1), by striking ‘‘sub- (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) section (d)(1)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection through (G) as subparagraphs (C) through SA 948. Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, (c)(2)’’. (F), respectively; and (iii) by striking paragraph (4). Mr. THUNE, and Mr. JOHANNS) sub- SEC. 4012. ELIMINATING DUPLICATIVE EMPLOY- mitted an amendment intended to be (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section MENT AND TRAINING. 2605(f) of the Low-Income Home Energy As- proposed by him to the bill S. 954, to (a) FUNDING OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING sistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)) is reauthorize agricultural programs PROGRAMS.—Section 16 of the Food and Nu- amended— through 2018; which was ordered to lie trition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025) is amended (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(1)’’; and on the table; as follows: by striking subsection (h). (2) by striking paragraph (2). On page 355, between lines 7 and 8, insert (b) ADMINISTRATIVE COST-SHARING.— the following: (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 16(a) of the Food SA 950. Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025(a)) is SEC. 40ll. RESTORING PROGRAM INTEGRITY TO Mr. THUNE, and Mr. JOHANNS) sub- CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR THE amended in the first sentence, in the matter mitted an amendment intended to be SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSIST- preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘(other proposed by him to the bill S. 954, to ANCE PROGRAM. than a program carried out under section reauthorize agricultural programs 6(d)(4))’’ after ‘‘supplemental nutrition as- (a) IN GENERAL.—The second sentence of through 2018; which was ordered to lie section 5(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of sistance program’’. 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(a)) is amended by striking (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— on the table; as follows: ‘‘receives benefits under a State program’’ (A) Section 17(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(hh) of the Strike section 4012 and insert the fol- and inserting ‘‘receives assistance (as de- Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. lowing: fined in section 260.31 of title 45, Code of Fed- 2026(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(hh)) is amended by strik- SEC. 4012. ELIMINATING DUPLICATIVE EMPLOY- eral Regulations, as in effect on January 1, ing ‘‘(g), (h)(2), or (h)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘or MENT AND TRAINING. 2013) under a State program’’. (g)’’. (a) FUNDING OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (b) RESOURCES.—Section 5(j) of the Food (B) Section 22(d)(1)(B)(ii) of the Food and PROGRAMS.—Section 16 of Food and Nutri- and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(j)) is Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. tion Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025) is amended by amended by striking ‘‘receives benefits 2031(d)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended is amended by striking subsection (h). under a State program’’ and inserting ‘‘re- striking ‘‘, (g), (h)(2), and (h)(3)’’ and insert- (b) ADMINISTRATIVE COST-SHARING.— ceives assistance (as defined in section 260.31 ing ‘‘and (g)’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 16(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025(a)) is of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, as in (c) WORKFARE.— amended in the first sentence, in the matter effect on January 1, 2013) under a State pro- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 20 of the Food and gram’’. Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2029) is amend- preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘(other Beginning on page 355, strike line 8 and all ed by striking subsection (g). than a program carried out under section 6(d)(4))’’ after ‘‘supplemental nutrition as- that follows through page 357, line 15, and in- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section sert the following: 17(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(jj) of the Food and Nutri- sistance program’’. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— SEC. 4002. ELIMINATING THE LOW-INCOME HOME tion Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. (A) Section 17(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(hh) of the ENERGY ASSISTANCE LOOPHOLE. 2026(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(jj)) is amended by strik- Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5 of the Food and ing ‘‘or (g)(1)’’. 2026(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(hh)) is amended by strik- Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amend- On page 385, strike lines 19 through 22 and ing ‘‘(g), (h)(2), or (h)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘or ed— insert the following: (1) in subsection (d)(11)(A), by striking (g)’’. SEC. 4016. ELIMINATING THE NUTRITION EDU- (B) Section 22(d)(1)(B)(ii) of the Food and ‘‘(other than’’ and all that follows through CATION GRANT PROGRAM. ‘‘et seq.))’’ and inserting ‘‘(other than pay- Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. Section 28 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2031(d)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended is amended by ments or allowances made under part A of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036a) is repealed. title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. striking ‘‘, (g), (h)(2), and (h)(3)’’ and insert- On page 390, between lines 17 and 18, insert 601 et seq.) or any payments under any other ing ‘‘and (g)’’. the following: State program funded with qualified State (c) WORKFARE.— expenditures (as defined in section SEC. 4019. TERMINATING AN INCREASE IN BENE- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 20 of the Food and 409(a)(7)(B)(i) of that Act (42 U.S.C. FITS. Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2029) is amend- 609(a)(7)(B)(1))))’’; Section 101(a) of division A of the Amer- ed by striking subsection (g). (2) in subsection (e)(6)(C), by striking ican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section clause (iv); and (Public Law 111–5; 123 Stat. 120; 124 Stat. 17(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(jj) of the Food and Nutri- (3) in subsection (k)— 2394; 124 Stat. 3265) is amended by striking tion Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. (A) in paragraph (2)— paragraph (2) and inserting the following: 2026(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(jj)) is amended by strik- (i) by striking subparagraph (C); ‘‘(2) TERMINATION.—The authority provided ing ‘‘or (g)(1)’’. (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) by this subsection shall terminate after Sep- SA 951. Mrs. BOXER (for Mr. HARKIN) through (G) as subparagraphs (C) through tember 1, 2013.’’. (F), respectively; and proposed an amendment to the bill S. (iii) by striking paragraph (4). SA 949. Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, 309, to award a Congressional Gold (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. Medal to the World War II members of 2605(f) of the Low-Income Home Energy As- JOHANNS) submitted an amendment in- the Civil Air Patrol; as follows: sistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)) is tended to be proposed by him to the On page 15, line 5, strike ‘‘dyes’’ and insert amended— bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricultural ‘‘dies’’. (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(1)’’; and programs through 2018; which was or- On page 15, line 6, insert before the period (2) by striking paragraph (2). the following: ‘‘, and amounts received from Beginning on page 379, strike line 15 and dered to lie on the table; as follows: the sale of such duplicates shall be deposited all that follows through page 380, line 15, and Strike section 4002 and insert the fol- in the United States Mint Public Enterprise insert the following: lowing: Fund’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:13 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY6.022 S20MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3629 On page 15, strike line 10 and all that fol- points less than the premium subsidy pro- floor privileges for the remainder of lows through line 20. vided in accordance with this subsection the debate on S. 954, the Agriculture that would otherwise be available for the ap- Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013. SA 952. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. plicable policy, plan of insurance, and cov- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- erage level selected by the producer. MCCONNELL, Mr. PAUL, and Mr. pore. Without objection, it is so or- MERKLEY) submitted an amendment in- ‘‘(C) APPLICATION.— ‘‘(i) STUDY.—Not later than 1 year after the dered. tended to be proposed by him to the Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I ask bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricultural date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Government Ac- unanimous consent that Nona McCoy programs through 2018; which was or- countability Office, shall carry out a study and Kevin Batteh, who have been de- dered to lie on the table; as follows: to determine the effects of the limitation de- tailed to my staff, be granted the privi- At the end of title XII, insert the fol- scribed in subparagraph (B) on— lege of the floor for the remainder of lowing: ‘‘(I) the overall operations of the Federal the farm bill debate. Subtitle lll—Industrial Hemp Farming crop insurance program; The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Act ‘‘(II) the number of producers participating in the Federal crop insurance program; pore. Without objection, it is so or- SECTION 12lll. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(III) the level of coverage purchased by dered. This title may be cited as the ‘‘Industrial participating producers; Hemp Farming Act of 2013’’. f ‘‘(IV) the amount of premiums paid by par- SEC. 12lll. EXCLUSION OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP ticipating producers and the Federal Govern- UNANIMOUS CONSENT FROM DEFINITION OF MARIHUANA. ment; AGREEMENT—S. RES. 65 Section 102 of the Controlled Substances ‘‘(V) any potential liability for partici- Act (21 U.S.C. 802) is amended— Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- pating producers, approved insurance pro- (1) in paragraph (16)— imous consent that at 4 p.m. on viders, and the Federal Government; (A) by striking ‘‘(16) The’’ and inserting Wednesday, May 22, the Senate proceed ‘‘(VI) different crops or growing regions; ‘‘(16)(A) The’’; and to the consideration of Calendar No. 43, ‘‘(VII) program rating structures; (B) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(VIII) creation of schemes or devices to S. Res. 65; that there be 60 minutes for ‘‘(B) The term ‘marihuana’ does not in- evade the impact of the limitation; and debate equally divided and controlled clude industrial hemp.’’; and ‘‘(IX) administrative and operating ex- in the usual form; that upon the use or (2) by adding at the end the following: penses paid to approved insurance providers yielding back of that time, the Senate ‘‘(57) The term ‘industrial hemp’ means the and underwriting gains and loss for the Fed- plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of proceed to vote in relation to the reso- eral government and approved insurance pro- such plant, whether growing or not, with a lution; that if the resolution is agreed viders. delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration to, the preamble be agreed to and the ‘‘(ii) EFFECTIVENESS.—The limitation de- of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight motions to reconsider be considered scribed in subparagraph (B) shall not take ef- basis.’’. fect unless the Secretary determines, made and laid upon the table, with no SEC. 12lll. INDUSTRIAL HEMP DETERMINA- through the study described in clause (i), intervening action or debate. TION BY STATES. that the limitation would not— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Section 201 of the Controlled Substances ‘‘(I) significantly increase the premium objection? Act (21 U.S.C. 811) is amended by adding at amount paid by producers with an average Without objection, it is so ordered. the end the following: adjusted gross income of less than $750,000; ‘‘(i) INDUSTRIAL HEMP DETERMINATION.—If a f ‘‘(II) result in a decline in the crop insur- person grows or processes Cannabis sativa L. ance coverage available to producers; and AWARDING A CONGRESSIONAL for purposes of making industrial hemp in ‘‘(III) increase the total cost of the Federal GOLD MEDAL accordance with State law, the Cannabis crop insurance program.’’. sativa L. shall be deemed to meet the con- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask centration limitation under section 102(57), f unanimous consent the Banking Com- unless the Attorney General determines that NOTICE OF HEARING mittee be discharged from further con- the State law is not reasonably calculated to sideration of S. 309 and the Senate pro- comply with section 102(57).’’. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ceed to its immediate consideration. ENTREPRENEURSHIP SA 953. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, the objection, it is so ordered. The clerk Mr. COBURN) submitted an amendment Committee on Small Business and En- will report the bill by title. intended to be proposed by him to the trepreneurship will meet on May 22, bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricultural The legislative clerk read as follows: 2013, at 10 a.m. in room 428A Russell A bill (S. 309) to award a Congressional programs through 2018; which was or- Senate Office building to hold a round- dered to lie on the table; as follows: Gold Medal to the World War II members of table entitled ‘‘Bridging the Skills the Civil Air Patrol. On page 1101, between lines 5 and 6, insert Gap: How the STEM Education Pipe- the following: There being no objection, the Senate line Can Develop a High-Skilled Amer- proceeded to consider the bill. SEC. 11lll. LIMITATION ON PREMIUM SUBSIDY ican Workforce for Small Business.’’ BASED ON AVERAGE ADJUSTED Mrs. BOXER. I ask unanimous con- GROSS INCOME. f sent the Harkin amendment, which is Section 508(e) of the Federal Crop Insur- at the desk, be agreed to, the bill as ance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(e)) (as amended by AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO amended be read three times and section 11030(b)) is amended by adding at the MEET passed, and the motion to reconsider be end the following: COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY laid upon the table, with no inter- ‘‘(9) LIMITATION ON PREMIUM SUBSIDY BASED vening action or debate. ON AVERAGE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.— Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(A) DEFINITION OF AVERAGE ADJUSTED unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without GROSS INCOME.—In this paragraph, the term mittee on the Judiciary be authorized objection, it is so ordered. ‘average adjusted gross income’ has the to meet during the session of the Sen- The amendment (No. 951) was agreed meaning given the term in section 1001D(a) ate, on May 20, 2013, at 10 a.m., in SH– to, as follows: of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 216 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- (Purpose: To make technical corrections) 1308–3a(a)). ing, to continue its executive business On page 15, line 5, strike ‘‘dyes’’ and insert ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding any meeting. ‘‘dies’’. other provision of this subtitle and begin- On page 15, line 6, insert before the period ning with the 2014 reinsurance year, in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is ordered. the following: ‘‘, and amounts received from case of any producer that is a person or legal the sale of such duplicates shall be deposited entity that has an average adjusted gross in- f in the United States Mint Public Enterprise come in excess of $750,000 based on the most Fund’’. recent data available from the Farm Service PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR On page 15, strike line 10 and all that fol- Agency as of the beginning of the reinsur- Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I ask lows through line 20. ance year, the total amount of premium sub- sidy provided with respect to additional cov- unanimous consent that Kevin Norton, The bill (S. 309), as amended, was or- erage under subsection (c), section 508B, or a detailee to our committee, Heather dered to be engrossed for a third read- section 508C issued on behalf of the producer Arnold, John Newton, and Eric Hansen, ing, was read the third time and for a reinsurance year shall be 15 percentage fellows for the committee, be granted passed, as follows:

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(16) The CAP used a wide range of civilian- along the coast; Congress makes the following findings: owned aircraft, mainly light-weight, single- (K) 5,684 convoy missions as aerial escorts (1) The unpaid volunteer members of the engine aircraft manufactured by Cessna, for Navy ships; Civil Air Patrol (hereafter in this Act re- Beech, Waco, Fairchild, Stinson, Piper, (L) 86,685 total missions flown; ferred to as the ‘‘CAP’’) during World War II Taylorcraft, and Sikorsky, among others, as (M) 244,600 total flight hours logged; and provided extraordinary humanitarian, com- well as some twin engine aircraft, such as (N) more than 24,000,000 total miles flown. bat, and national services during a critical the Grumman Widgeon. (28) It is believed that at least one high- time of need for the Nation. (17) Most of these aircraft were painted in level German Navy Officer credited CAP as (2) During the war, CAP members used their civilian prewar colors (red, yellow, or one reason that submarine attacks moved their own aircraft to perform a myriad of es- blue, for example) and carried special mark- away from the United States when he con- sential tasks for the military and the Nation ings (a blue circle with a white triangle) to cluded that ‘‘[i]t was because of those within the United States, including attacks identify them as CAP aircraft. damned little red and yellow planes!’’. (18) Patrols were conducted up to 100 miles on enemy submarines off the Atlantic and (29) The CAP was dismissed from coastal off shore, generally with 2 aircraft flying to- Gulf of Mexico coasts of the United States. missions with little thanks in August 1943 gether, in aircraft often equipped with only a (3) This extraordinary national service set when the Navy took over the mission com- compass for navigation and a single radio for the stage for the post-war CAP to become a pletely and ordered CAP to stand down. communication. valuable nonprofit, public service organiza- (30) While the Coastal Patrol was ongoing, (19) Due to the critical nature of the situa- tion chartered by Congress and designated CAP was also establishing itself as a vital tion, CAP operations were conducted in bad the Auxiliary of the United States Air Force wartime service to the military, States, and weather as well as good, often when the mili- that provides essential emergency, oper- communities nationwide by performing a tary was unable to fly, and in all seasons, in- ational, and public services to communities, cluding the winter, when ditching an aircraft wide range of missions including, among oth- States, the Federal Government, and the in cold water would likely mean certain ers— military. death to the aircrew. (A) border patrol; (4) The CAP was established on December (20) Personal emergency equipment was (B) forest and fire patrols; 1, 1941, initially as a part of the Office of often lacking, particularly during early pa- (C) military courier flights for mail, repair Civil Defense, by air-minded citizens one trols where inner tubes and kapok duck hun- and replacement parts, and urgent military week before the surprise attack on Pearl ter vests were carried as flotation devices, deliveries; Harbor, Hawaii, out of the desire of civil air- since ocean worthy wet suits, life vests, and (D) emergency transportation of military men of the country to be mobilized with life rafts were unavailable. personnel; their equipment in the common defense of (21) The initial purpose of the Coastal Pa- (E) target towing (with live ammunition the Nation. trol was to spot submarines, report their po- being fired at the targets and seven lives (5) Within days of the start of the war, the sition to the military, and force them to dive being lost) and searchlight tracking training German Navy started a massive submarine below the surface, which limited their oper- missions; offensive, known as Operation Drumbeat, off ating speed and maneuverability and reduced (F) missing aircraft and personnel the east coast of the United States against their ability to detect and attack shipping, searches; oil tankers and other critical shipping that because attacks against shipping were con- (G) air and ground search and rescue for threatened the overall war effort. ducted while the submarines were surfaced. missing aircraft and personnel; (6) Neither the Navy nor the Army had (22) It immediately became apparent that (H) radar and aircraft warning system enough aircraft, ships, or other resources to there were opportunities for CAP pilots to training flights; adequately patrol and protect the shipping attack submarines, such as when a Florida (I) aerial inspections of camouflaged mili- along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts CAP aircrew came across a surfaced sub- tary and civilian facilities; of the United States, and many ships were marine that quickly stranded itself on a sand (J) aerial inspections of city and town torpedoed and sunk, often within sight of ci- bar. However, the aircrew could not get any blackout conditions; vilians on shore, including 52 tankers sunk assistance from armed military aircraft be- (K) simulated bombing attacks on cities between January and March 1942. fore the submarine freed itself. and facilities to test air defenses and early (7) At that time General George Marshall (23) Finally, after several instances when warning; remarked that ‘‘[t]he losses by submarines the military could not respond in a timely (L) aerial searches for scrap metal mate- off our Atlantic seaboard and in the Carib- manner, a decision was made by the military rials; bean now threaten our entire war effort’’. to arm CAP aircraft with 50- and 100-pound (M) river and lake patrols, including aerial (8) From the beginning CAP leaders urged bombs, and to arm some larger twin-engine surveys for ice in the Great Lakes; the military to use its services to patrol aircraft with 325-pound depth charges. (N) support of war bond drives; coastal waters but met with great resistance (24) The arming of CAP aircraft dramati- (O) management and guard duties at hun- because of the nonmilitary status of CAP ci- cally changed the mission for these civilian dreds of airports; vilian pilots. aircrews and resulted in more than 57 at- (P) support for State and local emergencies (9) Finally, in response to the ever-increas- tacks on enemy submarines. such as natural and manmade disasters; ing submarine attacks, the Tanker Com- (25) While CAP volunteers received $8 a day (Q) predator control; mittee of the Petroleum Industry War Coun- flight reimbursement for costs incurred, (R) rescue of livestock during floods and cil urged the Navy Department and the War their patrols were accomplished at a great blizzards; Department to consider the use of the CAP economic cost to many CAP members who— (S) recruiting for the Army Air Force; to help patrol the sea lanes off the coasts of (A) used their own aircraft and other (T) initial flight screening and orientation the United States. equipment in defense of the Nation; flights for potential military recruits; (10) While the Navy initially rejected this (B) paid for much of their own aircraft (U) mercy missions, including the airlift of suggestion, the Army decided it had merit, maintenance and hangar use; and plasma to central blood banks; and the Civil Air Patrol Coastal Patrol (C) often lived in the beginning in primi- (V) nationwide emergency communications began in March 1942. tive conditions along the coast, including old services; and (11) Oil companies and other organizations barns and chicken coops converted for sleep- (W) a cadet youth program which provided provided funds to help pay for some CAP op- ing. aviation and military training for tens of erations, including vitally needed shore ra- (26) More importantly, the CAP Coastal thousands. dios that were used to monitor patrol mis- Patrol service came at the high cost of 26 fa- (31) The CAP flew more than 500,000 hours sions. talities, 7 serious injuries, and 90 aircraft on these additional missions, including— (12) By late March 1942, the Navy also lost. (A) 20,500 missions involving target towing began to use the services of the CAP. (27) At the conclusion of the 18-month (with live ammunition) and gun/searchlight (13) Starting with 3 bases located in Dela- Coastal Patrol, the heroic CAP aircrews tracking which resulted in 7 deaths, 5 serious ware, Florida, and New Jersey, CAP aircrews would be credited with— injuries, and the loss of 25 aircraft; (ranging in age from 18 to over 80) imme- (A) 2 submarines possibly damaged or de- (B) a courier service involving 3 major Air diately started to spot enemy submarines as stroyed; Force Commands over a 2-year period car- well as lifeboats, bodies, and wreckage. (B) 57 submarines attacked; rying more than 3,500,000 pounds of vital (14) Within 15 minutes of starting his pa- (C) 82 bombs dropped against submarines; cargo and 543 passengers; trol on the first Coastal Patrol flight, a pilot (D) 173 radio reports of submarine positions (C) southern border patrol flying more had sighted a torpedoed tanker and was co- (with a number of credited assists for kills than 30,000 hours and reporting 7,000 unusual ordinating rescue operations. made by military units); sightings including a vehicle (that was ap- (15) Eventually 21 bases, ranging from Bar (E) 17 floating mines reported; prehended) with 2 enemy agents attempting Harbor, Maine, to Brownsville, Texas, were (F) 36 dead bodies reported; to enter the country;

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(A) IN GENERAL.—Following the award of therein for up to 10 minutes each, with (33) Hundreds of CAP-trained women pilots the gold medal referred to in paragraph (1) in the majority controlling the first half joined military women’s units including the honor of all of its World War II members of and the Republicans controlling the Women’s Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) the Civil Air Patrol, the gold medal shall be final half; that following morning busi- program. given to the Smithsonian Institution, where (34) Many members of the WASP program it shall be displayed as appropriate and made ness, the Senate resume consideration joined or rejoined the CAP during the post- available for research. of S. 954, the farm bill; and that the war period because it provided women oppor- (B) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 tunities to fly and continue to serve the Na- Congress that the Smithsonian Institution p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus tion that were severely lacking elsewhere. should make the gold medal received under meetings. (35) Due to the exceptional emphasis on this paragraph available for display else- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without safety, unit and pilot training and discipline, where, particularly at other locations associ- objection, it is so ordered. and the organization of the CAP, by the end ated with the Civil Air Patrol. of the war a total of only 64 CAP members (b) DUPLICATE MEDALS.—Under such regu- f had died in service and only 150 aircraft had lations as the Secretary may prescribe, the been lost (including its Coastal Patrol losses Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. from early in the war). bronze of the gold medal struck under this TOMORROW (36) It is estimated that up to 100,000 civil- Act, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of Mrs. BOXER. If there is no further ians (including youth in its cadet program) the medals, including labor, materials, dies, business to come before the Senate, I participated in the CAP in a wide range of use of machinery, and overhead expenses, ask unanimous consent that it stand staff and operational positions, and that and amounts received from the sale of such CAP aircrews flew a total of approximately duplicates shall be deposited in the United adjourned under the previous order. 750,000 hours during the war, most of which States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. There being no objection, the Senate, were in their personal aircraft and often at (c) NATIONAL MEDALS.—Medals struck pur- at 7:06 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, risk to their lives. suant to this Act are national medals for May 21, 2013, at 10 a.m. (37) After the war, at a CAP dinner for Con- purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United f gress, a quorum of both Houses attended States Code. with the Speaker of the House of Representa- f NOMINATIONS tives and the President thanking CAP for its service. NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Executive nominations received by (38) While air medals were issued for some the Senate: Mrs. BOXER. I ask unanimous con- of those participating in the Coastal Patrol, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE little other recognition was forthcoming for sent the Senate proceed to the consid- JON M. HOLLADAY, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHIEF FINAN- the myriad of services CAP volunteers pro- eration of S. Res. 149, submitted earlier CIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, VICE vided during the war. today. EVAN J. SEGAL. (39) Despite some misguided efforts to end The PRESIDING OFFICER. The IN THE ARMY the CAP at the end of the war, the organiza- clerk will report the resolution by THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT tion had proved its capabilities to the Nation title. IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED and strengthened its ties with the Air Force The legislative clerk read as follows: WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND and Congress. RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: (40) In 1946, Congress chartered the CAP as A resolution (S. Res. 149) designating the To be general week of May 19 through May 25, 2013, as ‘‘Na- a nonprofit, public service organization and LT. GEN. CURTIS M. SCAPARROTTI tional Public Works Week.’’ in 1948 made the CAP an Auxiliary of the THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT United States Air Force. There being no objection, the Senate IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- (41) Today, the CAP conducts many of the proceeded to consider the resolution. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: same missions it performed during World Mrs. BOXER. I ask unanimous con- To be brigadier general War II, including a vital role in homeland se- sent the resolution be agreed to, the COL. MARION GARCIA curity. preamble be agreed to, and the motions THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT (42) The CAP’s wartime service was highly IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- unusual and extraordinary, due to the un- to reconsider be laid on the table, with CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: paid civilian status of its members, the use no intervening action or debate. To be brigadier general of privately owned aircraft and personal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COL. HECTOR LOPEZ funds by many of its members, the myriad of objection, it is so ordered. IN THE NAVY humanitarian and national missions flown The resolution (S. Res. 149) was for the Nation, and the fact that for 18 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT agreed to. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE months, during a time of great need for the The preamble was agreed to. INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: United States, the CAP flew combat-related To be rear admiral (lower half) missions in support of military operations (The resolution, with its preamble, is off the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts. printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- CAPT. DEBORAH P. HAVEN mitted Resolutions.’’) SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. f f (a) AWARD.— CONFIRMATIONS ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 21, (1) AUTHORIZED.—The President pro tem- Executive nominations confirmed by pore of the Senate and the Speaker of the 2013 the Senate May 20, 2013: House of Representatives shall make appro- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask priate arrangements for the award, on behalf THE JUDICIARY unanimous consent that when the Sen- of Congress, of a single gold medal of appro- SHERI POLSTER CHAPPELL, OF FLORIDA, TO BE priate design in honor of the World War II ate completes its business today, it ad- UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DIS- journ until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, TRICT OF FLORIDA. members of the Civil Air Patrol collectively, MICHAEL J. MCSHANE, OF OREGON, TO BE UNITED in recognition of the military service and ex- 2013; that following the prayer and STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON.

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CONGRATULATING THE NORTH CA- express their gratitude to him for being a be- Bay Pines VAHCS provides excellent TAWBA FIRE AND RESCUE DE- loved friend and mentor. health, psychiatric and extended care services PARTMENT ON THEIR 55TH ANNI- We thank Professor Goldblatt for his contin- for over 10,000 Veterans a year as they return VERSARY ued service to Yale and look forward to meet- home and integrate back into civilian life. Bay ing the next generation of young thinkers and Pines is made up of nine facilities along Flor- HON. MARK MEADOWS leaders who will follow in his good example. ida’s west coast, and provides outstanding OF NORTH CAROLINA f healthcare to Florida’s Veterans. The 3,500 staff members and 1,500 volunteers have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRTEEN AMERICANS RECEIVING made it possible for the men and women that Monday, May 20, 2013 APPOINTMENTS TO THE U.S. have served this nation in uniform to obtain Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to MILITARY ACADEMIES the best possible care. congratulate the members of the North Ca- Matthew is just one of those 1,500 volun- tawba Fire and Rescue Department as they HON. CORY GARDNER teers, but he stands out for his exceptional mark their 55th anniversary. OF COLORADO service to the facility and its patients. He has Committed and hardworking firefighters play IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicated over 1,000 hours of his time, in the a vital role in keeping our homes, businesses, past two years, to volunteering. During this Monday, May 20, 2013 and public places safe from the threat of time spent, he has created thousands of deadly fires. Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to smiles for both patients and staff. He makes The residents of North Catawba take com- recognize 13 young Americans from my dis- people smile with anything from a simple fort in knowing that these men and women are trict that all received appointments to the pres- thumbs up to his signature ‘‘happy dance’’ that nearby in the event of an emergency. tigious U.S. military academies. As these he has perfected in his time at Bay Pines Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 11th District of young men and women prepare for their grad- VAHCS. Everyone, from patients to VA direc- North Carolina, I congratulate the brave men uation from high school and look forward to tors, dances with him. In addition to bringing and woman of North Catawba Fire and Res- the opportunities and challenges that they will vast amounts of happiness, he works in the cue Department who are devoted to protecting face in the coming years, I would like to take Voluntary Service storage room by organizing lives. This sacrifice truly exemplifies the spirit a moment to pause and reflect on what they and delivering robes, books, shirts, and of America. have already accomplished. toiletries to Veterans in the medical center. f This year’s group of appointees is made up I would like to recognize Matthew as a patri- of Eagle Scouts, team captains, talented musi- otic and incredible man who continues his part HONORING MASTER HARVEY cians, and passionate stewards of the commu- to serve the country. He has found a way to GOLDBLATT—PIERSON COLLEGE, nity. Their teachers, coaches, and neighbors share his gifts of love and cheerfulness with YALE UNIVERSITY have described members of this class as ex- the men and women who have selflessly put ceptionally hard workers, both in the class- their lives on the line for our freedom. For this, HON. JOHN B. LARSON room and on the playing field. Collectively, I would ask all my colleagues to join me in OF CONNECTICUT they averaged a 4.06 GPA. thanking and commending Matthew for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Through all of their activities, two qualities service and dedication to our Nation’s heroes. have shined brightest: Leadership and Integ- f Monday, May 20, 2013 rity. These qualities will serve them well as Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I they grow into tomorrow’s leaders in the HIGH PERFORMING BUILDING rise today to honor Master Harvey Goldblatt, a Armed Forces and beyond. WEEK devoted educator who is affectionately known The members of this group are truly among to students, alumni, and parents as simply, the best and brightest of our country. Their nu- HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM Master G. merous achievements, dedication to America, OF NEW YORK After 19 years of dedicated service as the and their limitless potential for future great- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Master of Pierson College, Professor Goldblatt ness have renewed my faith and belief that will step down from this position, but will con- America’s best days lie ahead. Monday, May 20, 2013 tinue as the Chair of the Department of Slavic Please join me in wishing these young Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, this week, archi- Languages and Literatures. adults success in all their future endeavors. tects, code officials, homebuilders, architects, The Masters of Yale’s residential colleges f engineers and representatives from the build- are responsible for all aspects of its oper- ing trades will convene in Washington to cele- ation—ensuring students have a place to live, MATTHEW RANSDELL, HONORED brate High-performance Building week. study, and dine together. Master G was trans- FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO VOL- The annual event features briefings, meet- formational for Pierson College and worked UNTEER AT BAY PINES VET- ings, and other educational opportunities to hard to enrich the student experience. Wheth- ERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE showcase and promote the good work being er it was supporting their research, immersing SYSTEM done to construct and maintain buildings that them in other cultures, or taking the time to are more resilient, use less energy, and miti- greet each student by name—Master G was a HON. C. W. BILL YOUNG gate their impact on the environment. tireless advocate for their best interests. OF FLORIDA As a member of the High-Performance Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Master G IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Building Congressional Caucus, I know that received a Bachelor’s Degree in Russian from building owners and operators work hard to McGill University in 1969. During his studies at Monday, May 20, 2013 find new creative ways to minimize the impact McGill, Master G was the first North American Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today that rising energy costs have on their oper- to study abroad in the Soviet Union. He re- I would like to pay tribute to Mr. Matthew ations. ceived a Master’s in 1972 and a Ph.D. in 1978 Ransdell for his commitment to serving our Many of these owners and operators are in Slavic Languages and Literatures, both from wounded veterans. Over the past two years beginning to see the fruits of their labor, as Yale University. he has committed countless hours serving our improved designs of new buildings, and smart Master G shared with the students, parents, wounded Veterans at Bay Pines Veterans Af- retrofits of existing buildings, free up capital and alumni of Pierson College his time, en- fairs Healthcare System (VAHCS). While vol- and allow managers to commit more re- ergy, and a strong devotion to their shared unteering, he brings joy and happiness to ev- sources to their core operations, rather than to community. In return, they have asked me to eryone that he meets and works with. utility bills.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:56 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K20MY8.001 E20MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 2013 One of the easiest, most cost effective ways Wolfe on his lifetime of achievement and Rollcall No. 155, on Ordering the Previous to improve building performance is to ensure thank him for his service to the Eastern Band Question on H. Res. 216, a resolution pro- that proper insulation is installed in a building. of Cherokee Indians and to our Nation. viding for consideration of H.R. 1062. I would While most of us think that insulation is only f have voted ‘‘yea.’’ for our walls and attics, thermal insulation for Rollcall No. 156, on the Adoption of H. Res. piping and equipment, known as mechanical 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE 216, a resolution providing for consideration of insulation, is a vital component for commercial CIVIL WAR IN SRI LANKA H.R. 1062. I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ and industrial applications. Rollcall No. 157, on Agreeing to Amend- In an effort to address this issue, I intro- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA ment No. 2. I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ duced H.R. 184, the Mechanical Insulation In- OF CALIFORNIA Rollcall No. 158, on Agreeing to Amend- stallation Incentive Act of 2013. This legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment No. 3. I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ tion is designed to incentivize commercial and Monday, May 20, 2013 Rollcall No. 159, on the Motion to Recommit industrial facility owners to make their build- H.R. 1062 with instructions. I would have ings and facilities more efficient and put peo- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voted ‘‘no.’’ ple back to work. mark the 4th anniversary of the end of the Rollcall No. 160, on Passage of H.R. 1062, According to the National Insulation Asso- tragic civil war in Sri Lanka that has cost many the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act. I ciation, improved insulation for piping and me- lives and destroyed many futures. would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ As Sri Lanka and its people slowly begin to chanical components in commercial and in- f dustrial settings will help business save more return to normalcy, there is still much that the than $4.8 billion a year. government of Sri Lanka must do to achieve INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION These improvements will also save re- true peace. While the war has ended, the con- TO ADDRESS THE TAX AVOID- sources to the tune of more than 82 million flict between its people still goes on. In par- ANCE PROBLEM barrels of oil, or 19 million tons of coal. ticular, I am troubled that not enough progress I ask all my colleagues to consider sup- is being made towards true political reconcili- HON. RICHARD E. NEAL porting H.R. 184. It’s a commonsense bill that ation. The deaths of thousands of civilians, on OF MASSACHUSETTS both sides, during the war must be inves- will save money, improve facility operations, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES put people to work, and help our buildings and tigated and addressed to truly begin the proc- facilities perform to a higher standard. ess of healing. Monday, May 20, 2013 Mr. Speaker, in closing I would like to ac- In addition, it is important to recognize that Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased knowledge the hard work that our nation’s ar- the Tamils must be integrated and become full to come before the House to introduce legisla- chitects, engineers, and building professionals and valued citizens of the country for true rec- tion ending a current law loophole that allows do to improve the condition of our homes, onciliation to occur; this includes preventing foreign insurance groups to strip their U.S. in- schools, and businesses. forced displacement and the uprooting of fami- come into tax havens to avoid U.S. tax and f lies and communities from their homes. The gain a competitive advantage over American US-sponsored resolution that passed the companies. I am pleased to be joined in my CONGRATULATING JERRY WOLFE United Nations Human Rights Council this efforts by Senator MENENDEZ, who is intro- ON HIS DESIGNATION AS BE- March that urged the Sri Lankan government ducing the Senate companion bill. LOVED MAN OF THE EASTERN to credibly and independently investigate the Many foreign-based insurance companies BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS allegations of international human rights viola- are using affiliate reinsurance to shift their tions is a good first step. U.S. reserves into tax havens overseas, there- HON. MARK MEADOWS I urge the government of Sri Lanka to work by avoiding U.S. tax on their investment in- OF NORTH CAROLINA with the international community and the come. This provides these companies with a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United Nations to adopt an international mech- significant unfair competitive advantage over Monday, May 20, 2013 anism towards reconciliation for all people. U.S.-based companies, which must pay tax on Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f their investment income. To take advantage of this loophole, several U.S. companies have congratulate Cherokee Tribal Elder Jerry OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL ‘‘inverted’’ into tax havens and numerous other Wolfe, a decorated World War II D-Day vet- DEBT eran who was recently named a Beloved Man companies have been formed offshore. And, of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. HON. MIKE COFFMAN absent effective legislation, industry experts This is the first time since the early 1800s have predicted that capital migration will con- OF COLORADO that a Cherokee man has been awarded this tinue to grow, stating that ‘‘redomestication off- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES special status. shore will be a competitive necessity for many Historically, Beloved Men and Beloved Monday, May 20, 2013 U.S. primary ‘specialty’ insurers.’’ As we grap- Women have been revered even above Tribal Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January ple with significant budget challenges in the Chiefs due to the strong example they set for 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- years to come, it is essential that we not allow all members of the Tribe. fice, the national debt was the continued migration of capital overseas Mr. Wolfe joined the U.S. Navy at age 18 $10,626,877,048,913.08. and erosion of our tax base. Clearly, at a time and devoted six years to defending his coun- Today, it is $16,734,808,644,648.07. We’ve when we are considering a move to a terri- try. On D-Day, he served on a landing craft at added $6,110,451,189,734,235.05 to our debt torial system with base erosion rules applica- Omaha Beach, France, and later deployed to in 4 years. This is $6 trillion in debt our nation, ble to U.S. companies, we must also have Pearl Harbor. our economy, and our children could have ‘‘credible’’ rules to prevent base erosion by Assigned to the USS Missouri, Mr. Wolfe avoided with a balanced budget amendment. foreign companies doing business in the U.S. There have been previous attempts to ad- witnessed the peace treaty signed by U.S. and f Japanese officials to end the Pacific theater of dress the tax avoidance problem resulting World War II. PERSONAL EXPLANATION from reinsurance between related entities. Mr. Wolfe currently works part-time at the Congress first recognized the problem of ex- Museum of the Cherokee, sharing his knowl- HON. STEVE SCALISE cessive reinsurance in 1984 and provided spe- edge of Cherokee culture. His service at the OF LOUISIANA cific authority to Treasury under Section 845 museum is yet another testament to his life- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Tax Code to reallocate items and make long commitment to service. adjustments in reinsurance transactions in Mr. Wolfe has been widely recognized for Monday, May 20, 2013 order to prevent tax avoidance or evasion. In his dedication to cultural preservation. He re- Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today re- 2003, the Bush Treasury Department testified ceived the North Carolina Folk Heritage Award garding my absence from the House on Fri- before Congress that the existing mechanisms in 2003 and the Brown-Hudson Folklore day, May 17. During this time, I was home at- were not sufficient. In 2004, Congress amend- Award from the North Carolina Folklore Soci- tending my daughter’s kindergarten graduation ed Section 845 to expand the authority of ety in 2010. ceremony. I would like to submit how I would Treasury to not only reallocate among the par- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire 11th have voted had I been in attendance for the ties to a reinsurance agreement but also to re- District of North Carolina, I congratulate Mr. following votes: characterize items within or related to the

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Un- and associated investment income overseas. and U.S. and foreign-based insurers on a fortunately, as recent data shows, this grant of This is accomplished by denying an upfront level-playing field.’’ expanded authority to Treasury has not deduction for any foreign affiliate reinsurance Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to stemmed the tide of capital moving offshore to (if the premium is not subject to U.S. tax) and address the House on this important matter take advantage of the tax benefit. then excluding from income any reinsurance and I assure my colleagues that I will continue Since 1996, the amount of reinsurance sent recovered (as well as any ceding commission my efforts to combat offshore tax avoidance, to offshore affiliates has grown dramatically, received), where the premium deduction for regardless of what industry is impacted. from a total of $4 billion ceded in 1996 to $33 that reinsurance has been disallowed. This f billion in 2011, including nearly $20 billion to ‘‘deduction deferral’’ proposal is similar to one Bermuda affiliates and over $7 billion to Swiss contained in the Administration’s budget this CONNECTICUT’S CHILDREN— affiliates. Use of this affiliate reinsurance pro- year. MOURNING THE YOUNG LIVES vides foreign insurance groups with a signifi- The bill allows foreign groups to avoid the LOST TO SENSELESS VIOLENCE cant market advantage over U.S. companies deduction disallowance by electing to be sub- in writing direct insurance here in the U.S. ject to U.S. tax with respect to the premiums HON. JOHN B. LARSON Over the same period, we have seen a dou- and net investment income from affiliate rein- OF CONNECTICUT bling in the growth of market share of direct surance of U.S. risk. Special rules are pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES premiums written by groups domiciled outside vided to allow for foreign tax credits to avoid Monday, May 20, 2013 the U.S., from 5.1 percent to 11.1 percent, double taxation. This ensures a level-playing representing $57 billion in direct premiums field, treating U.S. insurers and foreign-based Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I written in 2011. Again, Bermuda-based com- insurers alike. rise today to speak out against the senseless panies represent the bulk of this growth, rising The legislation provides Treasury with the violence that engulfs our communities and from 0.1 percent to 3 percent, although it authority to carry out or prevent the avoidance across the nation. peaked at 4% before some companies moved of the provisions of this bill. America’s greatest strength comes from its from Bermuda to Switzerland seeking protec- A fuller technical explanation of the bill can rich diversity of culture, race, ethnicity, religion tion under the tax treaties. And it should be be found on my website. and perspectives. Separately, these are the noted that during this time, the percentage of It is important to note that the bill I am re- threads that define who we are as individuals. premiums ceded to affiliates of non-U.S. introducing today does not impact third party Pull these threads together, and they create a based companies has grown from 13 percent reinsurance, which adds needed capacity to tapestry of who we are as a nation. Let us to 57 percent. Bermuda is not the only juris- the market. Third party reinsurance is a funda- never forget that there are two threads each of diction favorable for reinsurance. In fact, one mental business technique for risk manage- us living in this moment, no matter our back- company moved from the Cayman Islands to ment and is to be fostered. Rather, the bill is ground, share in common: the invisible bond Switzerland citing ‘‘the security of a network of targeted solely at reinsurance among affiliates, of citizenship and the experience of childhood. tax treaties,’’ among other benefits. which adds no additional capacity to the mar- However, far too many children living in this A coalition of 13 of the largest U.S.-based ket and is often used for tax avoidance. The nation never have the chance to know a true insurance and reinsurance companies has LECG group, a respected global expert serv- childhood. been formed to express their concerns to Con- ices and consulting firm, says that this fact In my mind, a true childhood is a time in our gress. They recently wrote to the House Ways alone causes opponents’ claims regarding po- lives where we have enough. Enough love to and Means Committee’s working groups urg- tential adverse effects on capacity and pricing know we have value, enough food to allow us ing passage of my proposed legislation be- to be untrue. to never know hunger, and enough supports in cause, as they wrote, ‘‘This loophole provides LECG also found it highly unlikely that for- our communities to better ensure our health foreign-controlled insurers a significant tax ad- eign groups would stop providing coverage in and safety. These are but a few of the impor- vantage over their domestic competitors in at- the U.S. market if they are required to com- tant elements that a child needs enough of in tracting capital to write U.S. business. Our tax pete on a level playing field with domestic order to better ensure a healthy and success- system should not favor foreign-owned groups competitors. But, even if they did, the rest of ful adulthood. over domestic insurers in selling insurance the market would quickly replace any capacity. Americans from every walk of life have to- here at home.’’ With more than 150,000 em- In a recent Boston Globe piece, an inde- gether mourned the loss of the innocent chil- ployees and a trillion dollars in assets here in pendent S&P credit ratings analyst and rein- dren who died on December 12, 2013, and the U.S., I believe it is a message of concern surance market expert reached the same con- rightfully so. We mourned the lives lost from that we should heed. clusion, saying that any effects on capacity the shootings in Phoenix, Aurora, Columbine But it is not only the harm to our tax base and pricing would be minor. The foreign com- and Virginia Tech. For our nation’s children that should concern us. According to a 2010 panies’ ‘‘interest in the US market will not who are trying to grow up in our nation’s investigative report in the Sarasota Herald- change. The US is the largest reinsurance urban settings, the opportunity to realize adult- Tribune entitled ‘‘How Bermuda Rigs Insur- market in the world,’’ she said. hood is placed in jeopardy because of gun vi- ance Rates in Florida,’’ for which the reporter Ending this unintended tax subsidy for for- olence on a daily basis. won a Pulitzer Prize, ‘‘Two-thirds of property eign insurance companies will stop the capital In the last 12 years in Connecticut, 94 chil- insurance premiums now leave Florida as un- flight at the expense of American taxpayers dren have died from gun violence. In that regulated payments to largely offshore rein- and restore competitive balance for domestic same span of time, more than 924 were in- surers . . . without rate control or consumer companies. In explaining the Administration’s jured and maimed by firearms. The majority of oversight.’’ It clearly cannot be good for us to proposal, the Treasury Department expressed these firearm injuries and deaths occurred in lose regulatory control over our U.S. insurance similar concern over the current competitive Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport. industry. balance, stating ‘‘Reinsurance transactions The children and youth who die each day in That is why I am again filing legislation to with affiliates that are not subject to U.S. fed- our cities from gun violence are every bit as end the Bermuda reinsurance loophole. This eral income tax on insurance income can re- precious, every bit as deeply loved and proposal has been developed working with the sult in substantial U.S. tax advantages over missed as any child who dies anywhere else tax experts at both the Treasury Department similar transactions with entities that are sub- in our nation. and the staff of the Joint Committee on Tax- ject to tax in the United States.’’ I stand here today on the floor of the House ation to address concerns that have been Closing this loophole does not impose a to ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing raised with prior versions of the bill and de- new tax. It merely ensures that foreign-owned the 20 lives senselessly cut short by gun vio- velop a balanced approach to address this companies pay the same tax as American lence the last 18 months in the city of Hart- loophole. The proposal is consistent with our companies on their earnings from doing busi- ford. trade agreements and our tax treaties. ness here in the United States. Congress Today, here in the United States House of Specifically, the proposal I am filing today never would consciously subsidize foreign- Representatives, we mourn the loss of: uses a common-sense approach to combat owned companies over their American com- Jimmy Narvaez-Gonzalez 07/20/2012. earnings stripping through the use of affiliate petitors in order to serve the domestic market. Eric Perez 07/22/2012. reinsurance. It will effectively defer the deduc- Thus, there is no reason an unintended sub- Benjamin Grate 07/23/2012.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:56 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.005 E20MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 2013 Errol Campbell 08/14/2012. HONORING GRADUATING HIGH HONORING PFC CODY TOWSE Johnny Armstong 08/27/2012. SCHOOL SENIORS FOR DECIDING Esmerito Perez Mendez 09/24/2012. TO SERVE THE UNITED STATES HON. JASON CHAFFETZ Ramon Perez 09/24/2012. OF AMERICA AS MEMBERS OF OF UTAH Sonja Rivera 09/27/2012. THE ARMED FORCES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Omar Santana 10/05/2012. Monday, May 20, 2013 Shane Oliver 10/20/2012. Verall ‘‘Anthony’’ Hampton 11/11/2012. HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a dedicated soldier and American hero Ricardo Arroyo 12/03/2012. OF NEW JERSEY who died tragically while aiding a fellow soldier Jazzy Delgado 12/23/2012. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Afghanistan. While responding to an injury Sawaire Kirchindath 02/28/2013. from a roadside bomb, Army medic PFC Cody Kwante Feliciano 03/25/2013. Monday, May 20, 2013 Towse was killed when a second roadside Kelly Cooper 03/25/2013. bomb detonated. Three other brave soldiers Jimmy Q. Roberson 04/03/2013. Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor fifty-four high school seniors in Camden also lost their lives during the incident. Kelly McCaskill Coupe 04/25/2013. Only 21 years old, PFC Towse had recently County for their commendable decision to en- Shaman Jenkins 04/28/2013. earned an Army Combat Medic Ribbon for Javar Pretson 05/05/2013. list in the United States Armed Forces. Of saving another life under fire. His family was these fifty-four, twenty have joined the Army: In the words of Senior Pastor, Stephen not surprised to learn he died in an act of Kristina King, Leroy Jones, Thomas Harkin, Camp of the Faith Congregational Church in service, treating the injuries of another. We Kristopher Ponce, Laura Aune, Page Hartford, ‘‘We pray for those parents and rel- honor his service and sacrifice to our safety atives who grieve still for the loss of their Scarretto, Anthony Andrews, Michael Whelan, and security. loved ones taken by senseless violence . . . Cordeiro Dougherty, Travis Daniels, Jose Known as the ‘‘Candy Doctor’’ by Afghan these victims whom we remember, leave Acevedo, Marco Medina, Samuel Adames, children in the Kandahar region, PFC Towse mothers and parents who search still for God’s Harley Marks, Spencer Barber, Quiomy had earned a reputation for spreading joy in hope and God’s assurance.’’ Abelaria, Fernando Santiago, Zachariah Gill, the form of candy. When he turned 21 on May May all of our actions in this Congress re- Michael Brown, and Isaiah Johnson. Four 8, he asked his family to send over more flect the hope of these parents, and parents have joined the Navy: Dioned Gonzalez- candy for him to share. everywhere who pray that no other mother or Cabral, James Lewis, Linh Tran, and Petrell A Class of 2010 graduate of Utah’s Salem father knows what it means to mourn a child Vereen. Three have joined the Air Force: High School, Towse loved to help people, lost to senseless violence. Brandon Nataro, Salvatore Mannino, and Kyle choosing to become an EMT the day he Bedwell. Twenty-three have joined the Marine turned 18. He later became a firefighter, but ultimately joined the military, where he felt he f Corps: Joseph Rodano Jr., Richard Sheldon, could use his training and skills to save lives. Adam Dobson, Christopher Taylor, Andrew PERSONAL EXPLANATION He did save lives, even at the cost of losing Morgan, Tristen Boggs, Kevin Dickson, Chris- his own. He dreamed of one day becoming a HON. MIKE POMPEO tian Dobush, David Groff, Timothy Leadley, LifeFlight medic. Towse carried on a proud Allen Reid, Gregory Sycz, Walter Holloway, and honorable tradition as he comes from a OF KANSAS Detaniel Jackson, Garrett Mercer, Jose Baez- military family dating back to World War II. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Claudio, Pabel Arrizaga, David Pellot, Jesus We honor the tremendous personal sacrifice Monday, May 20, 2013 Ortega, Justin Benejan, Eric Regensberger, of PFC Towse’s family. He leaves behind his Roy Ensign, and Evan Magargel. And four Mr. POMPEO. Mr. Speaker, on May 17, I parents, Jim and Jamie Towse, two brothers, missed rollcall votes numbered 155, 156, 157, have joined the New Jersey National Guard: 20-year-old Will and 14-year-old Christian, and 158, 159, and 160 because I was in Kansas. Tucker Patten, Trinidad Rodolfo, Alicea Yo- a sister Callan who is 17. The Towse family has endured a terrible tragedy and made an Rollcall No. 155 was a vote on the Previous landa, and Brendann Murphy. All fifty-four will extraordinary sacrifice on behalf of all Ameri- Question. Had I been present I would have also be recognized on May 21st at ‘‘Our Com- cans and we are forever thankful. voted ‘‘yes.’’ munity Salutes of South Jersey.’’ Today, I ask all Members of Congress to Rollcall No. 156 was a vote on the rule for Later this month, these young men and join me as we honor the life and legacy of H.R. 1062, the SEC Regulatory and Account- women will join their classmates in celebration Army PFC Andy Towse, as well as each man ability Act. Had I been present I would have of graduation. At a time when many of their and woman in our Armed Services. They put voted ‘‘yes.’’ peers are looking forward to pursuing voca- themselves in harm’s way and toil daily to hold Rollcall No. 157 was a vote on an amend- tional training or college degrees, they instead back the forces of terrorism. I also ask that we ment to H.R. 1062 offered by Representative have chosen to dedicate themselves to mili- recognize the sacrifice and burdens these HURT to express the sense of Congress that tary service in defense of our country. They families bear on behalf of each of us. We owe rules adopted by the Public Company Ac- should rest assured that the full support and a deep debt of gratitude to the many men and counting Oversight Board (PCAOB) comply resources of this chamber, and of the Amer- women who have given their lives to preserve with the same standards required of the SEC, ican people, are with them in whatever chal- our freedom. and requires the SEC to ensure that any rules adopted by the Municipal Securities Rule- lenges may lie ahead. f making Board (MSRB), and other national se- It is thanks to the dedication of untold num- RECOGNITION OF CAMEROON’S curities associations comply with the stand- bers of patriots like these fifty-four that we are NATIONAL DAY ards set forth in the bill. Had I been present able to meet here today, in the House of Rep- I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ resentatives, and openly debate the best solu- HON. BOBBY L. RUSH Rollcall No. 158 was a vote on an amend- tions to the many and diverse problems that OF ILLINOIS ment to H.R. 1062 offered by Representative confront our country. It is thanks to their sac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MALONEY to strike all text after the enacting rifices that the United States of America re- Monday, May 20, 2013 clause and insert findings and a sense of Con- mains a beacon of hope and freedom in a gress that the SEC is already required to con- fractious world. Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- duct economic analysis as part of its rule- ognize the Republic of Cameroon as it cele- making. Had I been present I would have Mr. Speaker, their decision to serve our brates its National Day today, May 20th. voted ‘‘no.’’ country will not go unrecognized. I want to Known by many as ‘‘Africa in Miniature,’’ Cam- Rollcall No. 159 was a vote on a motion to personally thank these fifty-four graduating eroon represents within its borders the whole recommit H.R. 1062. Had I been present I seniors for the selflessness and courage that of Africa’s wondrous geographic diversity. This would have voted ‘‘no.’’ they have shown by volunteering to risk their Central African nation, a strong ally of the Rollcall No. 160 was a vote on passage of lives in defense of others. We owe them, United States, has made important strides H.R. 1062. Had I been present I would have along with all those who serve our country, a both politically and economically over the past voted ‘‘yes.’’ deep debt of gratitude. year.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:56 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.006 E20MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 20, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E705 For example, last month, on April 14th, PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Cameroon held its first Senatorial elections, Act with respect to the pharmaceutical fulfilling its Constitutional requirement to sit an distribution supply chain, the nomina- HON. JOHN LEWIS tions of Mark Gaston Pearce, of New upper house of its National Assembly. This OF GEORGIA York, Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the new legislative body, which commenced its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District of Columbia, Sharon Block, of first session last week, reinforces the steps the District of Columbia, Harry I. Cameroon has taken on its path to a full and Monday, May 20, 2013 Johnson III, of Virginia, and Philip An- vibrant democracy. Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to drew Miscimarra, of Illinois, all to be a On the economic front, Cameroon has also cast rollcall votes on the afternoon of May Member of the National Labor Rela- made important strides on its road toward re- 16th and all day on May 17th. Had I been tions Board, and any pending nomina- tions. sponsible development by joining the Kim- present, I would have cast the following votes: berley Process and working toward validation SD–430 On rollcall 153, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Committee on Homeland Security and under the Extractive Industries Transparency On rollcall 154, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Governmental Affairs Initiative. In January of this year, the Govern- On rollcall 155, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ To hold hearings to examine performance ment approved the establishment of two new On rollcall 156, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ management and congressional over- financial institutions to strengthen the financing On rollcall 157, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ sight, focusing on 380 recommendations of small and medium rural enterprises in Cam- On rollcall 158, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ to reduce overlap and duplication. eroon. On rollcall 159, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ SD–342 Committee on Small Business and Entre- Mr. Speaker, it must also be noted that On rollcall 160, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Cameroon also represents the collective Afri- preneurship f To hold hearings to examine how the can desire to enhance bilateral trade with the SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Science, Technology, Engineering, and United States and last month, I cosponsored Mathematics (STEM) Education Pipe- legislation that would do just that. Among Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, line can develop a high-skilled Amer- other things, H.R. 1777 would create jobs in agreed to by the Senate of February 4, ican workforce for small business, fo- the United States by increasing U.S. exports 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- cusing on bridging the skills gap. to Africa by at least 200 percent in real dollar tem for a computerized schedule of all SR–428A value within 10 years. This legislation com- meetings and hearings of Senate com- Joint Economic Committee plements the African Growth and Opportunity To hold hearings to examine the current mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- economic outlook. Act (AGOA), a system that reinforces African tees, and committees of conference. SD–G50 reform efforts and provides improved U.S. This title requires all such committees market access for African countries. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily 10:30 a.m. African countries such as Cameroon benefit Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Committee on Foreign Relations from AGOA in part because it helps build an mittee—of the time, place and purpose Subcommittee on International Develop- economic foundation upon which a broader bi- ment and Foreign Assistance, Eco- of the meetings, when scheduled and nomic Affairs, International Environ- lateral relationship can be built, and I urge my any cancellations or changes in the mental Protection, and Peace Corps colleagues to support renewal of this important meetings as they occur. To hold hearings to examine different legislation before it expires in 2015. perspectives on international develop- While Cameroon continues to make meas- As an additional procedure along ment. ured progress, challenges remain. Neverthe- with the computerization of this infor- SD–419 less, I am encouraged by the engagement that mation, the Office of the Senate Daily exists between our two nations, as it will help Digest will prepare this information for 2 p.m. printing in the Extensions of Remarks Committee on Homeland Security and the Government of Cameroon consolidate its Governmental Affairs democratic gains and economic growth, both section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD To hold an oversight hearing to examine of which create a brighter future for the people on Monday and Wednesday of each business practices of durable medical of Cameroon. week. equipment companies. Once again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to ex- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, May SD–342 press my best wishes to the people of Cam- 21, 2013 may be found in the Daily Di- Special Committee on Aging eroon as they celebrate their National Day. gest of today’s record. To hold hearings to examine the Medi- care prescription drug program, focus- f MEETINGS SCHEDULED ing on 10 years later. PERSONAL EXPLANATION SD–366 MAY 22 2:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Committee on the Budget HON. SCOTT DesJARLAIS Committee on Appropriations To hold hearings to examine supporting OF TENNESSEE Subcommittee on Department of Defense broad-based economic growth and fis- To hold closed hearings to examine pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cal responsibility through tax reform. posed budget estimates for fiscal year Monday, May 20, 2013 SD–608 2014 for the Army. Committee on Commerce, Science, and ES SD–192 Mr. D JARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, at the con- Transportation clusion of congressional business on Friday, 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- May 17th, I was unable to cast three rollcall Committee on Appropriations tion of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North votes and voted erroneously on one amend- Subcommittee on Department of the Inte- Carolina, to be Secretary of Transpor- ment due in order to travel back to Tennessee rior, Environment, and Related Agen- tation. in time to make it to my son’s high school cies SR–253 graduation ceremonies. On rollcall vote No. To hold hearings to examine proposed Committee on Environment and Public 157, Representative Hurt’s amendment to budget estimates for fiscal year 2014 for Works Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife H.R. 1062, I am recorded as not being the United States Forest Service. SD–124 To hold hearings to examine nutrient present. I would like the record to show that trading and water quality. I would have voted in favor of this amend- 10 a.m. SD–406 ment. Next, I mistakenly voted in favor of roll- Committee on Finance call vote No. 158 thinking the vote was still To hold hearings to examine S. 662, to re- MAY 23 open for the rollcall vote No. 157, and I would authorize trade facilitation and trade like the record to indicate I intended to vote enforcement functions and activities. 9 a.m. against rollcall vote No. 158. Lastly, I would SD–215 Committee on Environment and Public Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Works like the record to indicate that I would have and Pensions To hold hearings to examine the nomina- voted against rollcall vote No. 159, the motion Business meeting to consider S. 959, to tion of Allison M. Macfarlane, of Mary- to recommit with instructions and would have amend the Federal Food, Drug, and land, to be a Member of the Nuclear voted in favor of rollcall vote No. 160, passage Cosmetic Act with respect to Regulatory Commission. of H.R. 1062. compounding drugs, S. 957, to amend SD–406

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Committee on Commerce, Science, and SD–124 SR–232A Transportation Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Subcommittee on Communications, Tech- sources JUNE 12 nology, and the Internet To hold hearings to examine the extrac- 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the state of tion of gas from shale, focusing on cur- Committee on Armed Services rent practices within the industry and wireless communications. Subcommittee on SeaPower environmental concerns to be ad- SR–253 Closed business meeting to mark up dressed. those provisions which fall under the SH–216 JUNE 5 subcommittee’s jurisdiction of the pro- Committee on Foreign Relations 10 a.m. posed National Defense Authorization To hold hearings to examine United Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Act for fiscal year 2014. States-European Union economic rela- To hold hearings to examine pending SR–222 tions, focusing on crisis and oppor- benefits legislation. 2:30 p.m. tunity. SR–418 SD–419 Committee on Armed Services Closed business meeting to mark up the Committee on Homeland Security and JUNE 11 Governmental Affairs proposed National Defense Authoriza- 9:30 a.m. Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effec- tion Act for fiscal year 2014. Committee on Armed Services tiveness of Federal Programs and the SR–222 Subcommittee on Airland Federal Workforce To hold hearings to examine improving Business meeting to mark up those pro- JUNE 13 Federal health care in rural America, visions which fall under the sub- 9:30 a.m. focusing on developing the workforce committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- Committee on Armed Services and building partnerships. posed National Defense Authorization Closed business meeting to continue to SD–342 Act for fiscal year 2014. markup the proposed National Defense Committee on the Judiciary SD–G50 Authorization Act for fiscal year 2014. Business meeting to consider S. 744, to SR–222 11 a.m. provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and the nominations of Patri- Committee on Armed Services JUNE 14 cia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District Subcommittee on Readiness and Manage- 9:30 a.m. of Columbia, and Elaine D. Kaplan, of ment Support Committee on Armed Services the District of Columbia, both to be a Business meeting to mark up those pro- Closed business meeting to continue to Judge of the United States Court of visions which fall under the sub- markup the proposed National Defense Federal Claims, and Charles R. Breyer, committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- Authorization Act for fiscal year 2014. of California, Rachel Elise Barkow, of posed National Defense Authorization SR–222 New York, and William H. Pryor, Jr., Act for fiscal year 2014. of Alabama, all to be a Member of the SD–G50 JUNE 20 United States Sentencing Commission. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. SH–216 Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Committee on Armed Services sources 10:30 a.m. Subcommittee on Personnel To hold an oversight hearing to examine Committee on the Judiciary Business meeting to mark up those pro- water resource issues in the Klamath To hold hearings to examine the nomina- visions which fall under the sub- River Basin. tions of Derek Anthony West, of Cali- committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- SD–366 fornia, to be Associate Attorney Gen- posed National Defense Authorization eral, Department of Justice, and Val- Act for fiscal year 2014. POSTPONEMENTS erie E. Caproni, of the District of Co- SD–G50 lumbia, and Vernon S. Broderick, both MAY 22 to be a United States District Judge 3:30 p.m. for the Southern District of New York. Committee on Armed Services 3 p.m. Committee on Foreign Relations SD–226 Subcommittee on Strategic Forces To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Closed business meeting to mark up 11 a.m. tions of Tulinabo Salama Mushingi, of Committee on Commerce, Science, and those provisions which fall under the Virginia, to be Ambassador to Burkina Transportation subcommittee’s jurisdiction of the pro- Faso, and Catherine M. Russell, of the To hold hearings to examine the nomina- posed National Defense Authorization District of Columbia, to be Ambassador tion of Penny Pritzker, of Illinois, to Act for fiscal year 2014. at Large for Global Women’s Issues, be Secretary of Commerce. SR–232A both of the Department of State. SR–253 SD–419

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:33 May 21, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D20MY3.REC D20MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 20, 2013 Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- journed at 7:06 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May Committee Meetings 21, 2013. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of (Committees not listed did not meet) the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on page S3631.) BUSINESS MEETING Committee on the Judiciary: Committee resumed con- sideration of S. 744, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform, but did not complete action thereon. Committee recessed subject to the call. h House of Representatives Recess: The House recessed at 12:01 p.m. and re- Chamber Action convened at 2 p.m. Page H2777 Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 9 public Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker’s approval bills, H.R. 2052–2060; and 3 resolutions, H. Res. of the Journal by a yea-and-nay vote of 262 yeas to 225–227 were introduced. Pages H2802–03 125 nays with 1 answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 163. Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2803–04 Page H2787 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Recess: The House recessed at 2:13 p.m. and recon- H.R. 1911, to amend the Higher Education Act vened at 5:03 p.m. Page H2779 of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, with an amendment Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules (H. Rept. 113–82, Pt. 1); and pass the following measures: H.R. 1949, to direct the Secretary of Education to Stolen Valor Act of 2013: H.R. 258, to amend convene the Advisory Committee on Improving title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudu- Postsecondary Education Data to conduct a study on lent representations about having received military improvements to postsecondary education trans- declarations or medals, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of parency at the Federal level, with an amendment (H. 390 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 161 and Rept. 113–83); Pages H2779–81, H2786 H.R. 258, to amend title 18, United States Code, Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To with respect to fraudulent representations about hav- amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to ing received military declarations or medals (H. fraudulent representations about having received Rept. 113–84); military decorations or medals.’’. Page H2786 H.R. 1073, to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime naviga- Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation tion and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013: other purposes (H. Rept. 113–85); H.R. 1073, to amend title 18, United States Code, H.R. 271, to clarify that compliance with an to provide for protection of maritime navigation and emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal prevention of nuclear terrorism, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay Power Act may not be considered a violation of any vote of 390 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 162. Federal, State, or local environmental law or regula- Pages H2781–85, H2786–87 tion, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 113–86); and Recess: The House recessed at 5:31 p.m. and recon- H.R. 1417, to require the Secretary of Homeland vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H2785 Security to develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international Privileged Resolution—Intent to Offer: Rep- borders of the United States, and for other purposes, resentative Grayson announced his intent to offer a with an amendment (H. Rept. 113–87). Page H2802 privileged resolution. Page H2788 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate appointed Representative Denham to act as Speaker by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the pro tempore for today. Page H2777 House today appear on pages H2778–79.

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There Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hear- were no quorum calls. ings to examine what the next applications are for natural Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- gas and how this new demand will be met, focusing on journed at 9:27 p.m. domestic supply and natural gas exports, 10 a.m., SD–G50. Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine a re- Committee Meetings view of criteria used by the IRS to identify 501(c)(4) ap- plications for greater scrutiny, 10 a.m., SD–215. HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS UNDER Committee on Foreign Relations: business meeting to con- THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND sider S. 960, to foster stability in Syria, and S. Res. 143, AFFORDABLE CARE ACT a resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on press and expression around the world and reaffirming Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the ‘‘Health Insurance Premiums Under the Patient Pro- United States Government to promote democracy and tection and Affordable Care Act’’. Testimony was good governance on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2013, 2:15 p.m., SD–419. heard from public witnesses. Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central ADVOCATING FOR AMERICAN JACOB Asian Affairs, to hold hearings to examine the prospect OSTREICHER’S FREEDOM for Afghanistan’s 2014 elections, 2:45 p.m., SD–419. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to hold hear- Global Health Global Human Rights, and Inter- ings to examine offshore profit shifting and the United national Organizations held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ad- States tax code, part 2, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. vocating for American Jacob Ostreicher’s Freedom Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to after Two Years in Bolivian Detention’’ Testimony examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. was heard from a public witness. House Committee on Agriculture, Full Committee, hearing enti- Joint Meetings tled ‘‘The Future of the CFTC: Market Perspectives’’, 10 No joint committee meetings were held. a.m., 1300 Longworth. f Committee on Appropriations, Full Committee, markup on Military Construction Veterans Affairs, and Related COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY 2014, 11 a.m., 2359 MAY 21, 2013 Rayburn. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Education and the Workforce, Full Com- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Reviewing the President’s Fiscal Senate Year 2014 Budget Proposal for the U.S. Department of Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legisla- Education’’, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. tive Branch, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget Committee on Energy and Commerce, Full Committee, estimates for fiscal year 2014 for the Government Ac- hearing entitled ‘‘Cyber Threats and Security Solutions’’, countability Office, Government Printing Office, and the 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Congressional Budget Office, 9:30 a.m., SD–138. Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Re- hearing entitled ‘‘Cybersecurity: An Examination of the lated Programs, to hold hearings to examine a review of Communications Supply Chain’’, 2 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. United States foreign assistance for children in adversity, Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Finan- 10 a.m., SD–192. cial Institutions and Consumer Credit, hearing entitled Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to ‘‘Qualified Mortgages: Examining the Impact of the Abil- hold hearings to examine the Financial Stability Over- ity to Repay Rule’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. sight Council annual report to Congress, 10:15 a.m., Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, hearing SD–538. entitled ‘‘The Unintended Consequences of Dodd-Frank’s Committee on the Budget: to hold hearings to examine the Conflict Minerals Provision’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. nomination of Brian C. Deese, of Massachusetts, to be Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budg- entitled ‘‘The Call for Economic Liberty in the Arab et, 10:30 a.m., SD–608. World’’, 9:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.

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Act of 2013’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Fish- f eries, Wildlife Oceans and Insular Affairs, hearing on data collection issues in relation to the reauthorization of the CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 10:30 a.m., 1334 Longworth. Week of May 21 through May 24, 2013 Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation, hearing entitled ‘‘Perspectives on the Man- Senate Chamber agement of Federal and State Land’’, 10:30 a.m., 1324 On Tuesday, at approximately 11 a.m., Senate will Longworth. continue consideration of S. 954, the Farm bill. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- On Wednesday, at approximately 4 p.m., Senate committee on Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitle- ments; Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation will begin consideration of S. Res. 65, Iran Sanc- and Regulatory Affairs, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the tions, with a vote on or in relation to the resolution. Concern About ObamaCare Outreach Campaign’’, 10 During the balance of the week, Senate may con- a.m., 2154 Rayburn. sider any cleared legislative and executive business. Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. 3, the ‘‘Northern Route Approval Act’’, 3 p.m., H–313 Senate Committees Capitol. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee Committee on Appropriations: May 21, Subcommittee on on Research and Subcommittee on Technology, hearing Legislative Branch, to hold hearings to examine proposed entitled ‘‘The Current and Future Applications of Bio- budget estimates for fiscal year 2014 for the Government metric Technologies’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Accountability Office, Government Printing Office, and Subcommittee on Space, hearing entitled ‘‘Next Steps the Congressional Budget Office, 9:30 a.m., SD–138. in Human Exploration to Mars and Beyond’’, 2 p.m., May 21, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, 2318 Rayburn. and Related Programs, to hold hearings to examine a re- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- view of United States foreign assistance for children in committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, adversity, 10 a.m., SD–192. hearing entitled ‘‘Maritime Transportation: The Role of May 22, Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to U.S. Ships and Mariners’’, 9:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. hold closed hearings to examine proposed budget esti- Subcommittee on Railroad, Pipelines, and Hazardous mates for fiscal year 2014 for the Army, 9 a.m., SD–192. Materials, hearing entitled ‘‘Understanding the Cost May 22, Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, Drivers of Passenger Rail’’, 1 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. Environment, and Related Agencies, to examine proposed Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, budget estimates for fiscal year 2014 for the United hearing on the following: legislation concerning the ‘‘Vet- States Forest Service, 9:30 a.m., SD–124. erans Integrated Mental Health Care Act of 2013’’; legis- May 23, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Develop- lation concerning the ‘‘Demanding Accountability for ment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agen- Veterans Act of 2013’’; H.R. 241, the ‘‘Veterans Timely cies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget esti- Access to Health Care Act’’; H.R. 288, the ‘‘CHAMPVA mates for fiscal year 2014 for various agencies within the Children’s Protection Act of 2013’’; and H.R. 1284, to Department of Agriculture, 10 a.m., SD–124. amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for cov- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: May erage under the beneficiary travel program of the Depart- 21, to hold hearings to examine the Financial Stability ment of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for Oversight Council annual report to Congress, 10:15 a.m., travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for SD–538. other purposes, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. Committee on the Budget: May 21, to hold hearings to ex- Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health, amine the nomination of Brian C. Deese, of Massachu- hearing on the President’s and Other Bipartisan Proposals setts, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management to Reform Medicare, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. and Budget, 10:30 a.m., SD–608.

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May 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: May supporting broad-based economic growth and fiscal re- 22, business meeting to consider S. 959, to amend the sponsibility through tax reform, 2:30 p.m., SD–608. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: May compounding drugs, S. 957, to amend the Federal Food, 21, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safe- Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the pharma- ty, and Insurance, to hold hearings to examine S. 921, to ceutical distribution supply chain, the nominations of amend chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to Mark Gaston Pearce, of New York, Richard F. Griffin, prohibit the rental of motor vehicles that contain a defect Jr., of the District of Columbia, Sharon Block, of the Dis- related to motor vehicle safety, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. trict of Columbia, Harry I. Johnson III, of Virginia, and May 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Philip Andrew Miscimarra, of Illinois, all to be a Member the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Caro- of the National Labor Relations Board, and any pending lina, to be Secretary of Transportation, 2:30 p.m., nominations, 10 a.m., SD–430. SR–253. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: May 23, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine May 21, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to the nomination of Penny Pritzker, of Illinois, to be Sec- hold hearings to examine offshore profit shifting and the retary of Commerce, 11 a.m., SR–253. United States tax code, part 2, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: May 21, to May 22, Full Committee, business meeting to consider hold hearings to examine what the next applications are the nominations of Brian C. Deese, of Massachusetts, to for natural gas and how this new demand will be met, be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and focusing on domestic supply and natural gas exports, 10 Budget, and Michael Kenny O’Keefe, and Robert D. a.m., SD–G50. Okun, both to be an Associate Judge of the Superior May 23, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Court of the District of Columbia, Time to be an- the extraction of gas from shale, focusing on current prac- nounced, S–216, Capitol. tices within the industry and environmental concerns to May 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine be addressed, 10 a.m., SH–216. performance management and congressional oversight, fo- Committee on Environment and Public Works: May 22, cusing on 380 recommendations to reduce overlap and Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife, to hold hearings duplication, 10 a.m., SD–342. to examine nutrient trading and water quality, 2:30 p.m., May 22, Full Committee, to hold an oversight hearing SD–406. to examine business practices of durable medical equip- May 23, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine ment companies, 2 p.m., SD–342. the nomination of Allison M. Macfarlane, of Maryland, to May 23, Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effective- be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 9 ness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce, to hold hearings to examine improving Federal health care a.m., SD–406. in rural America, focusing on developing the workforce Committee on Finance: May 21, to hold hearings to ex- and building partnerships, 10 a.m., SD–342. amine a review of criteria used by the IRS to identify Committee on the Judiciary: May 23, business meeting to 501(c)(4) applications for greater scrutiny, 10 a.m., consider S. 744, to provide for comprehensive immigra- SD–215. tion reform, and the nominations of Patricia E. Campbell- May 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Smith, of the District of Columbia, and Elaine D. S. 662, to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforce- Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, both to be a Judge ment functions and activities, 10 a.m., SD–215. of the United States Court of Federal Claims, and Charles Committee on Foreign Relations: May 21, business meet- R. Breyer, of California, Rachel Elise Barkow, of New ing to consider S. 960, to foster stability in Syria, and York, and William H. Pryor, Jr., of Alabama, all to be S. Res. 143, a resolution recognizing the threats to free- a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission, dom of the press and expression around the world and re- 10 a.m., SH–216. affirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts May 23, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine of the United States Government to promote democracy the nominations of Derek Anthony West, of California, and good governance on the occasion of World Press to be Associate Attorney General, Department of Justice, Freedom Day on May 3, 2013, 2:15 p.m., SD–419. and Valerie E. Caproni, of the District of Columbia, and May 21, Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Vernon S. Broderick, both to be a United States District Central Asian Affairs, to hold hearings to examine the Judge for the Southern District of New York, 10:30 a.m., prospect for Afghanistan’s 2014 elections, 2:45 p.m., SD–226. SD–419. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: May 22, May 22, Subcommittee on International Development to hold hearings to examine how the Science, Technology, and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, International Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Pipe- Environmental Protection, and Peace Corps, to hold hear- line can develop a high-skilled American workforce for ings to examine different perspectives on international de- small business, focusing on bridging the skills gap, 10 velopment, 10:30 a.m., SD–419. a.m., SR–428A. May 23, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Select Committee on Intelligence: May 21, to hold closed United States-European Union economic relations, focus- hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 ing on crisis and opportunity, 10 a.m., SD–419. p.m., SH–219.

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May 23, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to tive Proposals to Relieve the Red Tape Burden on Inves- examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. tors and Job Creators’’, 9:30 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Special Committee on Aging: May 22, to hold hearings to Committee on Foreign Affairs, May 22, Full Com- examine the Medicare prescription drug program, focus- mittee, markup on H.R. 850, the ‘‘Nuclear Iran Preven- ing on 10 years later, 2 p.m., SD–366. tion Act of 2013’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. May 22, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North House Committees Africa, hearing entitled ‘‘The Middle East and North Af- Committee on Appropriations, May 22, Full Committee, rica FY 2014 Budget: Priorities and Challenges’’, 2 p.m., markup on Homeland Security Appropriations Bill for FY 2172 Rayburn. 2014, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. May 23, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, hear- Committee on Armed Services, May 22, Subcommittee on ing entitled ‘‘U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation: An Over- Strategic Forces, markup on H.R. 1960, the ‘‘National view of the Merida Initiative 2008–Present’’, 10 a.m., Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014’’, 10:30 2172 Rayburn. a.m., 2212 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security, May 22, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, hearing entitled May 22, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging ‘‘Assessing the Threat to the Homeland from al Qaeda Threats and Capabilities, markup on H.R. 1960, the Operations in Iran and Syria’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Committee on the Judiciary, May 22, Full Committee, 2014’’, 12 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. hearing entitled ‘‘Protecting U.S. Citizens’ Constitutional May 22, Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Rights During the War on Terror’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Ray- Forces, markup on H.R. 1960, the ‘‘National Defense burn. Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014’’, 1:30 p.m., 2212 May 22, Full Committee, hearing on S. 744, the Im- Rayburn. migration Reform and Control Act of 1986: Lessons May 22, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, markup Learned or Mistakes Repeated?, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. on H.R. 1960, the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act May 23, Subcommittee on The Constitution and Civil for Fiscal Year 2014’’, 3:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Justice, hearing on H.R. 1797, the ‘‘District of Columbia May 23, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act’’, 10 a.m., Forces, markup on H.R. 1960, the ‘‘National Defense 2141 Rayburn. Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014’’, 9 a.m., 2118 Committee on Natural Resources, May 22, Subcommittee Rayburn. on Energy and Mineral Resources, hearing on the fol- May 23, Subcommittee on Readiness, markup on H.R. lowing measures: H.R. 1964, the ‘‘National Petroleum 1960, the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Reserve Alaska Access Act’’; H.R. 1965, the ‘‘Federal Year 2014’’, 10:30 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act’’; H.R. 1394, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, May 22, Sub- ‘‘Planning for American Energy Act of 2013’’; H.R. 555, committee on Workforce Protections, hearing entitled the ‘‘BLM Live Internet Auctions Act’’, 10 a.m., 1324 ‘‘Examining the Regulatory and Enforcement Actions of Longworth. the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’’, 10 May 23, Subcommittee on Water and Power, hearing a.m., 2175 Rayburn. on H.R. 255, to amend certain definitions contained in Committee on Energy and Commerce, May 22, Sub- the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purposes of clari- committee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing enti- fying certain property descriptions, and for other pur- tled ‘‘Examining SAMHSA’s Role in Delivering Services poses; H.R. 745, to reauthorize the Water Desalination to the Severely Mentally Ill’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Act of 1996; and H.R. 1963, ‘‘Bureau of Reclamation May 22, Subcommittee on Environment and the Econ- Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act’’, omy, hearing entitled ‘‘Federal and State Partnership for 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. Environmental Protection Act of 2013; the ‘‘Reducing Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, May 22, Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013;’’ and the Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘The IRS Targeting ‘‘Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013’’, 10:15 Americans for Their Political Beliefs’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. Rayburn. May 23, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled May 22, Full Committee, markup on the following ‘‘Examining Drug Compounding’’, 10 a.m., 2322 Ray- legislation: the ‘‘Digital Accountability and Transparency burn. Act of 2013’’; H.R. 568, to amend title 5, United States Committee on Financial Services, May 22, Full Com- Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘The Annual Report of the Fi- submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use nancial Stability Oversight Council’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Ray- of official Time by Federal employees; H.R. 899, the burn. ‘‘Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act May 22, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- of 2013’’; H.R. 1423, the ‘‘Taxpayers Right-To-Know tions, hearing entitled ‘‘Who Is Too Big to Fail: Are Act’’; H.R. 1380, the ‘‘Access to Congressionally Man- Large Financial Institutions Immune from Federal Pros- dated Reports Act’’; legislation regarding Alcohol and ecution?’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Pay for Performance; and May 23, Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Gov- H.R. 1171, the ‘‘FOR VETS Act of 2013’’, 1 p.m., 2154 ernment Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ‘‘Legisla- Rayburn.

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Committee on Rules, May 22, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Ways and Means, May 23, Subcommittee on H.R. 1911, the ‘‘Smarter Solutions for Students Act’’, on Social Security, hearing on the President’s and Other 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. Bipartisan Entitlements Reform Proposals, 9:30 a.m., Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, May 22, Sub- B–318 Rayburn. committee on Energy, hearing entitled ‘‘Exascale Com- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, May 22, puting Challenges and Opportunities’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Ongoing Intelligence Rayburn. Activities’’, 10:30 a.m., HVC–304. This is a closed hear- May 23, Subcommittee on Environment, hearing enti- ing. tled ‘‘Restoring U.S. Leadership in Weather Forecasting’’, May 22, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Ongoing 9:30 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Intelligence Activities’’, 1 p.m., HVC–304. This is a Committee on Small Business, May 23, Subcommittee on closed hearing. Contracting and Workforce, hearing entitled ‘‘Building May 23, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Ongoing America: Challenges for Small Construction Contractors’’, Intelligence Activities’’, 8:30 a.m., HVC–304. This is a 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. closed hearing. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, May 22, Joint Meetings Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Build- ings, and Emergency Management, hearing entitled ‘‘Sav- Joint Economic Committee: May 22, to hold hearings to examine the current economic outlook, 10 a.m., SD–G50. ing Taxpayer Dollars: Freezing the Federal Real Estate Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: May 21, Footprint’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. to hold hearings to examine the Organization for Security May 22, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi- and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic ronment, hearing entitled ‘‘The President’s Fiscal Year Institutions and Humans Rights, focusing on accomplish- 2014 Budget: Administration Priorities for the U.S. En- ments and challenges, including crackdowns on civil soci- vironmental Protection Agency’’, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. ety in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, May 22, Full Committee, Union, anti-Semitism and discrimination in the OSCE re- hearing entitled ‘‘Expediting Claims or Exploiting Statis- gion, challenges faced by Roma in various countries, re- tics?’’ An Examination of VA’s Special Initiative to Proc- cent and upcoming election observations, and protecting ess Rating Claims Pending Over Two Years’’, 10 a.m., human rights in the fight against terrorism, 2:30 p.m., 334 Cannon. SVC–210/212.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 21 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 21

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate measures under suspension of the rules: 1) H.R. 1412— will continue consideration of S. 954, the Farm bill. Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013; (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their 2) H.R. 570—American Heroes COLA Act, as amended; respective party conferences.) 3) H.R. 1344—Helping Heroes Fly Act, as amended; 4) H.R. 324—To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, col- lectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II, as amended; 5) S. 982—Freedom to Fish Act; and 6) S. Con. Res. 16—Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gardner, Cory, Colo., E701 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E702 Grimm, Michael G., N.Y., E701 Pompeo, Mike, Kans., E704 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E704 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E702 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E704 Chaffetz, Jason, Utah, E704 Larson, John B., Conn., E701, E703 Scalise, Steve, La., E702 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E702 Lewis, John, Ga., E705 Young, C.W. Bill, Fla., E701 DesJarlais, Scott, Tenn., E705 Meadows, Markk, N.C., E701, E702

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