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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2013 No. 151 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was On this day, we ask Your blessing on PROMISES MATTER called to order by the Speaker pro tem- the men and women, citizens all, whose (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- pore (Mr. WOLF). votes have populated this people’s mission to address the House for 1 f House. Each Member of this House has minute.) been given the sacred duty of rep- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, promises DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO resenting them. matter. TEMPORE O Lord, we pray that those with Time and again, President Obama The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- whom our Representatives met during said: this past weekend in their home dis- fore the House the following commu- If you like your insurance plan, you will nication from the Speaker: tricts be blessed with peace and an as- keep it. No one will be able to take that WASHINGTON, DC, surance that they have been listened away from you. to. October 28, 2013. My constituent Michael knows bet- We ask Your blessing now on the I hereby appoint the Honorable FRANK R. ter. His family plan is being canceled. WOLF to act as Speaker pro tempore on this Members of this House, whose responsi- Next year, he and his expectant wife day. bility lies also beyond the local inter- could see their monthly insurance pay- JOHN A. BOEHNER, ests of constituents, while honoring ments rise from $324 to $895. Michael Speaker of the House of Representatives. them. Give each Member the wisdom to told me: f represent both local and national inter- ests, a responsibility calling for the It is now impossible for our family to af- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE ford private health insurance. wisdom of Solomon. Grant them, if The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- You will, a double portion of such wis- On January 1, as many as 16 million ant to the order of the House of Janu- dom. Americans will have the coverage they ary 3, 2013, the Chair would now recog- Bless us this day and every day, and are familiar with yanked out from nize Members from lists submitted by may all that is done within the peo- under them. Too many will be caught the majority and minority leaders for ple’s House this day be for Your great- between a rock and a hard place— morning-hour debate. er honor and glory. struggling to afford pricier plans with- out the guarantee of subsidies but with f Amen. the threat of tax. RECESS f Yes, today, we all know better. If you The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- like your insurance, you won’t nec- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair THE JOURNAL essarily get to keep it because Presi- declares the House in recess until 2 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dent Obama and 279 congressional p.m. today. Chair has examined the Journal of the Democrats chose to pass a flawed law Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 01 last day’s proceedings and announces that, for many, strips the choice away. minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- to the House his approval thereof. f cess. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING f nal stands approved. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina b 1400 f asked and was given permission to ad- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- AFTER RECESS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE vise and extend his remarks.) The recess having expired, the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. was called to order by the Speaker pro gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HARRIS) Speaker, The Augusta Chronicle lead tempore (Mr. HOLDING) at 2 p.m. come forward and lead the House in the editorial on Saturday hit the nail on f Pledge of Allegiance. the head, pointing out the real truths about the ObamaCare train wreck. PRAYER Mr. HARRIS led the Pledge of Alle- giance as follows: Americans remember a ‘‘soothing as- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the surance from President Obama in 2009 J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: United States of America, and to the Repub- when he was hawking his Affordable Eternal God, we give You thanks for lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Care Act to the masses—if you like giving us another day. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. your health care plan, you can keep

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In the that explains the slanted coverage we Mr. NUNNELEE coming weeks, more reports will reveal see so often today when news stories Mr. WOMACK their President’s signature health care have become editorials. f law will increase premium rates; force The Society of Professional Journal- employers to cut back on workers’ ists should reclaim their ethics and re- RECESS hours, destroying jobs; and terminate state their commitment to fair and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- existing policies for needy families. balanced reporting. The media should ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Congress must address this issue. The provide the American people with the declares the House in recess until ap- House has acted. The Senate must do facts, not tell them what to think. proximately 4 p.m. today. the same to protect every American f Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 9 min- family from an unsustainable disaster. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO In conclusion, God bless our troops, COMMITTEE TO ATTEND THE FU- f and we will never forget September the NERAL OF THE LATE HONOR- 11th in the global war on terrorism. b 1601 ABLE C.W. BILL YOUNG AFTER RECESS f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- BROKEN PROMISES ant to House Resolution 384, and the The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the Speaker pro (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given order of the House January 3, 2013, the Speaker on October 24, 2013, appointed tempore (Mr. PETRI) at 4 o’clock and 1 permission to address the House for 1 minute p.m. minute and to revise and extend his re- the following Members of the House to marks.) the committee to attend the funeral of f Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, the White the late Honorable C.W. Bill Young: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER House Web site claims: The gentlewoman from Florida, Ms. PRO TEMPORE ROS-LEHTINEN If you like your plan, you can keep it, and The gentleman from Ohio, Mr. BOEH- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- you don’t have to change a thing due to the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair health care law. NER The members of the Florida delega- will postpone further proceedings Well, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of tion: today on motions to suspend the rules Maryland said that 76,000 customers in Ms. CORRINE BROWN on which a recorded vote or the yeas Maryland will lose their current plans Mr. HASTINGS and nays are ordered, or on which the because of ObamaCare; in New Jersey, Mr. MICA vote incurs objection under clause 6 of 800,000; in Florida, 300,000; and in Cali- Mr. CRENSHAW rule XX. fornia, at least 119,000 will see their Mr. MILLER Record votes on postponed questions policies terminated. It is happening ev- Mr. DIAZ-BALART will be taken later. erywhere. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ f Dana from Denton called my office to Mr. BILIRAKIS AUTHORIZING AWARD OF MEDAL tell me she will not be able to keep her Mr. BUCHANAN OF HONOR Blue Cross & Blue Shield plan because Ms. CASTOR of ObamaCare. The new plan she is re- Mr. POSEY Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- quired to get will increase her pre- Mr. ROONEY er, I move to suspend the rules and miums by $350 a month. Mr. DEUTCH pass the bill (H.R. 3304) to authorize Alex from Manchester told me his Mr. NUGENT and request the President to award the letter from Blue Cross & Blue Shield Mr. ROSS Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins said: Mr. SOUTHERLAND and Donald P. Sloat of the United The ACA requires you to pick a new plan Mr. WEBSTER States Army for acts of valor during to maintain coverage because your current Ms. WILSON the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize plan will cease to exist at the time of your Mr. GRAYSON the award of the Medal of Honor to cer- renewal. Mr. DESANTIS tain other veterans who were pre- Alex’s family will have to pay $300 Ms. FRANKEL viously recommended for award of the more per month for the new plan. Mr. GARCIA Medal of Honor. Mr. Speaker, the President made a Mr. MURPHY The Clerk read the title of the bill. promise to the American people that Mr. RADEL The text of the bill is as follows: they would be able to keep their plans. Mr. YOHO H.R. 3304 We now know that this is just not true. Other Members in attendance: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- f Mr. CANTOR resentatives of the United States of America in Ms. PELOSI Congress assembled, JOURNALISTS WRONGLY CHANGE Mr. HOYER SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION AND REQUEST FOR THEIR CODE OF ETHICS Mr. MCCARTHY, California AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO BENNIE G. ADKINS FOR ACTS OF (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was Mr. YOUNG, Alaska VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM CON- given permission to address the House Mr. SENSENBRENNER FLICT. for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. ROGERS, Kentucky (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding the his remarks.) Mr. WOLF time limitations specified in section 3744 of Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Mr. VISCLOSKY title 10, United States Code, or any other the Society of Professional Journalists Mr. BISHOP, Georgia time limitation with respect to the awarding has given Americans some bad news Mr. CALVERT of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is author- about the state of the media. Their pre- Mr. MCKEON ized and requested to award the Medal of vious code of ethics specifically af- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN Honor under section 3741 of such title to firmed that: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Texas Bennie G. Adkins of the United States Army News reports should be free of opinion or Mr. LATHAM for the acts of valor during the Vietnam Con- bias and represent all sides of an issue. Mr. PRICE, North Carolina flict described in subsection (b).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6779 (b) ACTS OF VALOR DESCRIBED.—The acts of been determined to merit consider- This bill would also allow Mr. Donald valor referred to in subsection (a) are the ac- ation for our Nation’s highest honor. Sloat to be considered for the Medal of tions of then Sergeant First Class Bennie G. Among those heroes who would be Honor. On January 17, 1970, while serv- Adkins of the United States Army serving considered under this bill is Mr. Bennie ing in Vietnam, then-Specialist Donald with Special Forces Detachment A–102 from Adkins of Opelika, Alabama. In 1966, March 9 to 12, 1966, during the Vietnam Con- Sloat, a machine gunner with Company flict for which he was originally awarded the while serving in Vietnam, then-Ser- D, Second Battalion, First Infantry Distinguished Service Cross. geant First Class Bennie Adkins was Regiment, 196th Light Infantry, Amer- SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION AND REQUEST FOR assigned to Special Forces Detachment ican Division, was killed while saving AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO A–102 at Special Forces Camp A Shau the lives of his squad members by DONALD P. SLOAT FOR ACTS OF in the Republic of Vietnam. From drawing an enemy grenade to his body VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM CON- March 9 to March 12 of that year, he and shielding them from the blast. For FLICT. displayed extraordinary bravery during (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding the his ultimate sacrifice to save his fellow time limitations specified in section 3744 of a sustained and well-coordinated at- soldiers, the DOD determined that Mr. title 10, United States Code, or any other tack from a determined, vicious, and Sloat’s actions merited consideration time limitation with respect to the awarding highly lethal Viet Cong force. Though for the Medal of Honor. of certain medals to persons who served in recommended at the time by his chain Mr. Speaker, I would also like to of command for the Medal of Honor, he the Armed Forces, the President is author- commend the Department of Defense ized and requested to award the Medal of received, instead, the Distinguished for completing the review of Jewish Honor under section 3741 of such title to Service Cross for his actions. Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army His citation read: and Hispanic American veterans going back to World War II in order to cor- for the acts of valor during the Vietnam Con- When the camp was attacked by a large flict described in subsection (b). Viet Cong force, Sergeant First Class Adkins rect an injustice to deserving members (b) ACTS OF VALOR DESCRIBED.—The acts of rushed through intense hostile fire and of our military who risked their lives valor referred to in subsection (a) are the ac- manned a mortar position. Although he was for their country but whose actions tions of then Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat wounded, he ran through exploding mortar were overlooked due to their of the United States Army serving with 3rd rounds and dragged several of his comrades ethnicities and religions. While con- Platoon, Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st to safety. ducting this review, the Department Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, When the hostile fire subsided, Sergeant Americal Division on January 17, 1970, dur- First Class Adkins exposed himself to spo- discovered seven individuals who did ing the Vietnam Conflict. radic sniper fire and carried his wounded not meet the exact criteria of the con- SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL comrades to the camp dispensary. During the gressionally mandated review but who, OF HONOR TO FORMER MEMBERS evacuation of a seriously wounded American, nevertheless, were deserving of the OF THE ARMED FORCES PRE- Sergeant First Class Adkins maneuvered Medal of Honor. This bill would allow VIOUSLY RECOMMENDED FOR outside the camp walls to draw fire and suc- AWARD OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR. them to be recognized with the Na- cessfully cover the rescue. tion’s highest award for valor. Section 552(e) of the National Defense Au- During the early morning hours of 10 thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public March 1966, a Viet Cong regiment launched It is important to note that none of Law 107–107; 10 U.S.C. 3741 note) is amended— its main attack. Within 2 hours, Sergeant these brave Americans asked for this (1) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘HONOR.—’’; and First Class Adkins was the only man firing a renewed consideration. It was through (2) by adding at the end the following new mortar weapon. Although he was painfully the advocacy and admiration of loved paragraph: wounded and most of his crew was killed or ones and of those who served with ‘‘(2) In addition to the authority provided wounded, he fought off the fanatical waves of them that led to this effort. by paragraph (1), a Medal of Honor may be attacking Viet Cong. After withdrawing to a awarded to a veteran of the Armed Forces communications bunker where several For those brave Americans who show who, although not a Jewish-American war Americans were attempting to fight off a such extraordinary heroism in defense veteran or Hispanic-American war veteran company of Viet Cong, Sergeant First Class of our liberties, it is never too late to described in subsection (b), was identified Adkins killed numerous insurgents with his say thank you. To Mr. Adkins and Mr. during the review of service records con- suppressive fire. Sloat and to all of the brave Americans ducted under subsection (a) and regarding Running extremely low on ammunition, he like them, I say thank you. whom the Secretary of Defense submitted, returned to the mortar pit, gathered the I reserve the balance of my time. before January 1, 2014, a recommendation to vital ammunition, and ran through intense the President that the President award the fire back to the communications bunker. PENTAGON, Medal of Honor to that veteran.’’. After being ordered to evacuate the camp, all Washington, DC, June 7, 2013. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- signal equipment and classified documents Hon. MIKE ROGERS, House of Representatives, ant to the rule, the gentleman from were destroyed. Sergeant First Class Adkins and a small group of men fought their way Washington, DC. Alabama (Mr. ROGERS) and the gentle- out of the camp and evaded the Viet Cong for DEAR REPRESENTATIVE ROGERS: I am writ- woman from Guam (Ms. BORDALLO) 2 days until they were rescued by a heli- ing in response to your request for award of each will control 20 minutes. copter. the Medal of Honor to then-Sergeant First The Chair recognizes the gentleman Sergeant First Class Adkins’ extraordinary Class (SFC) Bennie G. Adkins under the pro- from Alabama. heroism in close combat against a numeri- visions of section 1130 of title 10, United cally superior hostile force was in keeping States Code (U.S.C.), ‘‘Consideration of pro- GENERAL LEAVE with the highest traditions of the military posals for decorations not previously sub- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- service and reflect great credit upon himself, mitted in timely fashion: procedures for re- er, I ask unanimous consent that all his unit, and the United States Army. view.’’ Members may have 5 legislative days Mr. Adkins continued his stellar I reviewed the proposal for award of the in which to revise and extend their re- military career until he retired in 1977 Medal of Honor to then-SFC Bennie G. marks and to insert extraneous mate- at the rank of sergeant major. Mr. Adkins for his valorous acts from March 9 to rial into the bill under consideration. Adkins also served a term as the na- March 12, 1966, during the Vietnam Conflict. After giving the nomination careful consid- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tional commander of the Legion of objection to the request of the gen- eration, I believe then-SFC Bennie G. Valor. Adkins’ actions merit award of the Medal of tleman from Alabama? Following a thorough review of Mr. Honor. However, section 3744 of title 10, There was no objection. Adkins’ actions in battle by the De- U.S.C., requires that the Medal of Honor be Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- partment of Defense, Secretary of De- awarded ‘‘within three years after the date er, I yield myself such time as I may fense Hagel recently wrote to Congress of the act justifying the award.’’ Therefore, a consume. that Mr. Adkins’ actions merited the statutory time waiver to section 3744 of title I rise today in strong support of H.R. Medal of Honor and that, if Congress 10, U.S.C. is required before the President of 3304. This bill would waive the time would waive the time requirement, he the United States may, if he so chooses, award the Medal of Honor to then-SFC limit for the President to consider would recommend to President Obama awarding the Medal of Honor to a Bennie G. Adkins. that the President should award the The final award authority for the Medal of handful of American heroes. The bat- Medal of Honor to Mr. Adkins. Honor rests solely with the President of the tlefield actions of these brave Ameri- As such, Mr. Speaker, I would like to United States. My favorable determination cans have undergone a thorough review submit for the RECORD a letter from in no way presumes what the President’s de- by the Department of Defense and have Secretary Hagel. cision might be.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6780 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 If you have any questions regarding this close friend of Leonard Kravitz’, made brave veterans deserving of the Medal matter, please contact the Office of the As- it known that then-Private First Class of Honor. sistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Kravitz may have been improperly by- b 1615 Affairs. A similar letter is being sent to the passed for the Medal of Honor. After Chairmen of the Senate and House Commit- The President of the United States, tees on Armed Services. sacrificing his life in combat in Korea, he was awarded the Distinguished Mr. Speaker, has awarded the Medal of Sincerely, Honor to 3,471 of our finest Americans CHUCK HAGEL, Service Cross with the following cita- Secretary of Defense. tion: over the course of our Nation’s history. With the passage of this bill, the Presi- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Upon order to withdraw, Private Kravitz dent will be authorized to add Bennie myself such time as I may consume. voluntarily remained to provide protective I rise in support of H.R. 3304, intro- fire for the retiring elements. Traversing the G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and at duced by my friend and colleague, Mr. gun to the left to cover the infiltrating least seven other veterans whose heroic enemy and ignoring the pleadings of his com- acts can at last receive the highest DEUTCH of Florida. rades to fall back, he fearlessly maintained honor that they richly deserve. H.R. 3304 authorizes the President of his position. Detecting a column of Com- the United States to award the Medal I strongly urge my colleagues to sup- munist troops moving toward friendly posi- port the passage of this legislation. of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald tions, he swept the hostile soldiers with P. Sloat, Melvin Morris, Ardie Copas, deadly accurate fire, killing the entire Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- Jack Weinstein, Leonard Kravitz, Al- group. His destructive retaliation caused the er, at this time, I have no further re- fred Nietzel, Donald Schwab, and Wil- enemy to concentrate vicious fire on his po- quests to speak, so I am prepared to liam Leonard. sition and enabled the friendly elements to close with an urging to my colleagues These individuals have distinguished effect a withdrawal. that they vote in favor of this bill. themselves in service to our Nation in Leonard Kravitz bravely gave his life I yield back the balance of my time. previous conflicts, ranging from World for the men fighting at his side and for Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I have War II to Vietnam. The individuals his country. In spite of his acts of valor no further speakers, but I do want to were reviewed by the appropriate serv- above and beyond the call of duty, commend the author of this bill, this ices, and their nominations were given Kravitz was not awarded the Medal of very worthwhile piece of legislation, careful consideration by the Secretary Honor. In fact, when Mr. Libman came and I urge my colleagues to support it. of Defense, and their names have been forward to share Mr. Kravitz’ story, no I yield back the balance of my time. submitted to the Congress. Jewish American veteran had been rec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Section 3744 of title X, United States ommended to receive the Medal of question is on the motion offered by Code, requires the Medal of Honor to be Honor for service in Korea. To ensure the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. ROG- awarded within 3 years after the date that this disparity was not the result ERS) that the House suspend the rules of the act justifying the award, which of discrimination, Congress required and pass the bill, H.R. 3304. is why we are here on the floor—to each military department to conduct a The question was taken; and (two- seek a statutory time waiver to allow review of veteran files to identify any thirds being in the affirmative) the the President of the United States to deserving veteran who may have been rules were suspended and the bill was award the Medal of Honor to these par- overlooked for the Medal of Honor. passed. ticular individuals. So I urge my col- This review has ensured that our high- A motion to reconsider was laid on leagues to support the passage of this est military honor will be awarded the table. important legislation. based only on the acts of valor and f Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he courage displayed in battle and that no VULNERABLE VETERANS HOUSING may consume to the gentleman from veteran will be denied the Medal of REFORM ACT OF 2013 Florida (Mr. DEUTCH), the author of Honor as a result of his or her religion, this bill. race, or heritage. Mr. COTTON. Mr. Speaker, I move to Mr. DEUTCH. I thank my friend, the I am extremely proud of the long, suspend the rules and pass the bill gentlelady from Guam. rich history of Jewish Americans and (H.R. 1742) to exclude from consider- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. Hispanic Americans serving in our ation as income under the United 3304. I was pleased to work with my Armed Forces. Over half a million Jew- States Housing Act of 1937 payments of colleagues, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, ish Americans fought for the United pension made under section 1521 of title Mr. BRIDENSTINE of Oklahoma, and Mr. States in World War II, and 11,000 of 38, United States Code, to veterans who ROONEY of Florida, on this bill; and I them perished while fighting for this are in need of regular aid and attend- appreciate the work that they do on country. Jewish Americans have served ance, and for other purposes. behalf of our veterans and the men and with distinction in Korea, Vietnam, The Clerk read the title of the bill. women who serve our country today. Operation Desert Storm, and countless The text of the bill is as follows: This legislation will waive the time other missions around the globe. His- H.R. 1742 limitation to allow the award of the panic Americans have a proud history Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Medal of Honor to two brave men, of military service stretching back to resentatives of the United States of America in Bennie G. Adkins, a constituent of Mr. the Revolutionary War. Over 1 million Congress assembled, ROGERS’, and Donald P. Sloat, a con- Latino veterans have served coura- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. stituent of Mr. BRIDENSTINE’s. I sin- geously in our Armed Forces. Hispanic This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Vulnerable cerely appreciate my colleagues’ sup- Americans and Jewish Americans are Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013’’. port and the support of the House among the brave young men and SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM INCOME. Armed Services Committee in the ef- women who have stepped forward to Paragraph (4) of section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. fort to bring this legislation to the serve our Nation in our most recent 1437a(b)(4)) is amended— floor today. conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (1) by striking ‘‘and any amounts’’ and in- This legislation will also allow the Members of both of these commu- serting ‘‘, any amounts’’; award of the Medal of Honor to several nities have fought for America’s free- (2) by striking ‘‘or any deferred’’ and in- other deserving veterans. This bill rep- dom and have had to fight to ensure serting ‘‘, any deferred’’; and resents the culmination of a long fight that they receive the respect and honor (3) by inserting after ‘‘prospective monthly to remedy discrimination against Jew- they are owed for their service. The re- amounts’’ the following: ‘‘, and any expenses ish American and Hispanic American view of hundreds of service records re- related to aid and attendance as detailed veterans of our Armed Forces who, in under section 1521 of title 38, United States sulted in the recommendation of the Code’’. spite of their acts of valor above and award of the Medal of Honor to at least SEC. 3. UTILITY ALLOWANCES AND DATA. beyond the call of duty, may have been seven veterans, including Mr. Kravitz. Section 8(o) of the United States Housing overlooked as being deserving of the I want to thank all of those at the Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)) is amended— Medal of Honor. Department of Defense who diligently (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end Over 12 years ago, this important ef- reviewed their records to make certain the following new subparagraph: fort began because Mitch Libman, a that we properly recognize all of the ‘‘(D) UTILITY ALLOWANCE.—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6781 ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In determining the $12,256 per year. These pensions are veterans are homeless. Close to 13,000 monthly assistance payment for a family provided out of medical necessity and of these are veterans from the wars in under subparagraphs (A) and (B), the amount should not be considered disposable in- Iraq and Afghanistan. While veterans allowed for tenant-paid utilities shall not ex- come. Including them in income cal- represent only 7 percent of the U.S. ceed the appropriate utility allowance for the family unit size as determined by the culations skews eligibility and wrongly population, they represent 13 percent public housing agency regardless of the size reduces the housing assistance that of homeless Americans. of the dwelling unit leased by the family. would otherwise be available to thou- These numbers are just unacceptable. ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN FAMILIES.— sands of disabled veterans. That is why I was pleased to join with Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), upon re- The Vulnerable Veterans Housing Re- my colleagues and friends, Mr. HECK quest by a family that includes a person with form Act also improves the way utility and Mr. RENACCI, in introducing the disabilities, an elderly family, or a family allowances are calculated by instruct- Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform that includes any person who is less than 18 ing public housing authorities to base Act of 2013. We are all part of a bipar- years of age, the public housing agency shall payments on family size—that is, the tisan working group that meets a cou- approve a utility allowance that is higher number of people benefiting from a than the applicable amount on the utility al- ple of times a month. We have come up lowance schedule, except that in the case of payment—rather than the current with a number of commonsense ideas a family that includes a person with disabil- standard of dwelling size. Using this just like this bill. Mr. DELANEY and Mr. ities, the agency shall approve such higher approach ensures, for instance, a fam- RENACCI have another bill later on amount only if a higher utility allowance is ily of four living in a one-bedroom today. needed as a reasonable accommodation to apartment will not receive less in util- Simply put, the Vulnerable Veterans make the program accessible to and usable ity allowance than a single individual Housing Reform Act ensures that vet- by the family member with a disability.’’; living in a two-bedroom apartment. erans who need and deserve housing as- and These housing reforms have broad sup- sistance get it. Right now, those vet- (2) by adding at the end the following new port from State and local housing paragraph: erans who are struggling the most— ‘‘(21) UTILITY DATA.— agencies, low-income housing advo- those who are severely disabled and ‘‘(A) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary shall, to cates, and for-profit and nonprofit af- have virtually no income—receive a the extent that data can be collected cost ef- fordable housing providers. benefit from the VA to cover the cost fectively, regularly publish such data regard- Mr. Speaker, many of our current of their care. This benefit goes to care- ing utility consumption and costs in local veterans assistance programs are takers who help our veterans with the areas as the Secretary determines will be flawed—they spend too much and they daily tasks of living, bathing, eating, useful for the establishment of allowances help too few. Fortunately, the CBO es- for tenant-paid utilities for families assisted maintaining prosthetics, and the list timates the reforms in this bill will goes on. However, when these same under this subsection. save almost $50 million over 5 years ‘‘(B) USE OF DATA.—The Secretary shall veterans go to apply for housing assist- while helping thousands of veterans ob- provide such data in a manner that— ance from the Department of Housing ‘‘(i) avoids unnecessary administrative tain the appropriate housing assist- and Urban Development, this aid burdens for public housing agencies and own- ance. counts as income, making it harder for Sadly, homelessness affects over ers; and them to qualify for housing assistance. 60,000 veterans nationwide and approxi- ‘‘(ii) protects families in various unit sizes This policy just doesn’t make sense, and building types, and using various utili- mately 1,000 in my home State of Ar- and it is hurting our veterans. ties, from high rent and utility cost burdens kansas. These numbers are unaccept- H.R. 1742, the Vulnerable Veterans relative to income.’’. able. As a combat veteran of both Iraq Housing Reform Act, fixes this problem The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and Afghanistan, I understand not only so that our severely disabled veterans ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- the difficulties faced while serving in aren’t victims of homelessness as well. kansas (Mr. COTTON) and the gen- the military, but also the struggles It excludes this aid—meant to address tleman from Delaware (Mr. CARNEY) that too many encounter upon return- the health and daily living needs of se- each will control 20 minutes. ing to civilian life—especially with a verely disabled veterans—from the cal- The Chair recognizes the gentleman life-altering disability. These men and culation of income in the housing as- from Arkansas. women have put their lives on the line for our country; we should be doing all sistance program. GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, often when Members we can to support them—not making it Mr. COTTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask come in through the doors of the House unanimous consent that all Members harder for them to obtain assistance. I am grateful to my colleague and Chamber to vote, we are greeted by have 5 legislative days within which to members of our military who have been revise and extend their remarks and fellow veteran, Congressman JOE HECK, and the Financial Services Committee wounded in service of our Nation. Most submit extraneous material for the for their work on this legislation. have lost limbs, and all their lives are RECORD on H.R. 1742, currently under I urge my colleagues to support this irreparably changed. Despite all they consideration. bill and our disabled veterans. have already given, these men and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I reserve the balance of my time. women come to our Nation’s Capitol to objection to the request of the gen- Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield continue giving back and to inspire and tleman from Arkansas? myself such time as I may consume. thank us. We should thank them. There was no objection. About a year ago, I talked to a young As we approach Veterans Day, I hope Mr. COTTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield marine from Magnolia, Delaware, in the House will honor their sacrifice by myself such time as I may consume. my district. He had been wounded in passing legislation that will make life I rise today in strong support of H.R. Afghanistan and was home recovering. just a little easier for those who have 1742, the Vulnerable Veterans Housing I had called him really just to wish him given so much to protect ours. Reform Act of 2013, bipartisan legisla- well and to see how he was doing. This I know my colleagues on both sides tion that ensures fairness in the hous- marine was not focused on his injuries. of the aisle recognize this as a critical ing assistance made available to our All he could think about and talk to issue. A similar version of this bill veterans who have borne the physical me about was getting back to his base. passed the House by voice vote in the costs of service to the country. Mr. Speaker, as Members of Con- last Congress. I urge my colleagues to First, H.R. 1742 amends current law gress, we need to be worthy of this ma- pass this bill once again for the sake of to exempt expenses related to a vet- rine’s sacrifice, his selflessness, and his our Nation’s most vulnerable veterans. eran’s in-home aid and attendance-care dedication to fighting for his country. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of payments from qualifying as income Our Nation’s most sacred obligation is my time. when determining their eligibility and to care for our men and women in uni- Mr. COTTON. Mr. Speaker, I am payments from HUD programs. The in- form, both when they are serving pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- home aid and attendance-care benefit abroad and when they come back tleman from Nevada, Dr. HECK, the is an enhanced pension program pro- home. sponsor of this legislation, a colonel in vided by the VA to severely disabled Unfortunately, today, we are falling the U.S. Army Reserve and soon to be wartime veterans who make less than short of this duty. Today, about 60,000 brigadier general.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6782 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 Mr. HECK of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I Continuing to count the aid and at- Sec. 102. Supplemental reports to the Stra- want to thank my brother veteran, the tendance benefit as income does noth- tegic Plan to Eliminate the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. COT- ing more than to reduce the housing Compensation Claims Backlog. Sec. 103. Expedition of transfer of certain TON), and my friend from the State of assistance available to our low-income records. Delaware (Mr. CARNEY) for joining me disabled vets and jeopardizes their abil- Sec. 104. Claims processors training. in support of H.R. 1742, this bipartisan ity to live independently. Sec. 105. Report by Comptroller General of bill, the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Mr. Speaker, it is its stated goal of the United States. Reform Act of 2013. both this House and this administra- Sec. 106. Priority for processing claims of As has been stated, this bill would re- tion to reduce homelessness in our vet- the Department of Veterans Af- move an unnecessary barrier that pre- eran population. The need for this leg- fairs. vents our wartime veterans from re- Sec. 107. Public availability of certain infor- islative fix is just as strong today as it mation about pending and com- ceiving the housing assistance they so was last year. Most recent statistics pleted claims for compensation critically need. This body recognized estimate that approximately 63,000 vet- under the laws administered by the importance of this issue when it erans across America are homeless. Mr. the Secretary of Veterans Af- unanimously passed a substantially Speaker, H.R. 1742 will go a long way fairs. similar bill, H.R. 6361, the Vulnerable toward preventing homelessness for Sec. 108. Annual report on processing of Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2012, our Nation’s veterans. claims. which I introduced last year. Unfortu- I urge my colleagues to support this Sec. 109. Department of Veterans Affairs no- nately, that legislation was not consid- tice of average times for proc- critical legislation. essing claims and percentage of ered by the Senate prior to the conclu- Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I have no claims approved. sion of the 112th Congress. further requests for time. I just would Sec. 110. Claim defined. Quite simply, H.R. 1742 prevents the like to thank the sponsors, Mr. HECK, TITLE II—COMPENSATION AND Department of Housing and Urban De- Mr. RENACCI, and other veterans, Mr. PENSIONS velopment from considering a veteran’s COTTON, the Members from the Demo- Sec. 201. Improvements to authority for per- ‘‘aid and attendance benefits’’ as in- cratic side who cosponsored this, and formance of medical disabilities come when calculating their need and all the Members of the House who sup- examinations by contract phy- eligibility for housing assistance. ported this the last time. sicians. The aid and attendance benefit is an I yield back the balance of my time. Sec. 202. Consideration by Secretary of Vet- enhanced pension provided by the De- Mr. COTTON. Mr. Speaker, I want to erans Affairs of resources dis- partment of Veterans Affairs to our thank the gentleman from Delaware, posed of for less than fair mar- ket value by individuals apply- Nation’s wartime veterans who are se- as well as the gentleman from Nevada, verely disabled and have little or no in- ing for pension. and everybody in this institution that Sec. 203. Bifurcated payments of compensa- come. Veterans eligible for this benefit helps serve our veterans every single tion benefits under laws admin- are those requiring the aid of another day. istered by the Secretary of Vet- person in order to perform their activi- I have no further requests for time, erans Affairs. ties of daily living. and I yield back the balance of my Sec. 204. Pension for certain veterans cov- In order to receive this benefit, a vet- time. ered by Medicaid plans for serv- eran must first establish his or her eli- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ices furnished by nursing facili- gibility for a low-income pension, question is on the motion offered by ties. which requires an annual adjusted the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. TITLE III—OTHER MATTERS gross income of less than $12,256 for a COTTON) that the House suspend the Sec. 301. Review of operation of certain single veteran with no dependents. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1742. ships during the Vietnam Era. Once eligibility is determined, low- Sec. 302. Methods for validating certain The question was taken; and (two- service considered to be active income disabled veterans can receive, thirds being in the affirmative) the roughly, an additional $8,000 in aid and service by the Secretary of Vet- rules were suspended and the bill was erans Affairs. attendance benefits annually to help passed. Sec. 303. Designation of American World defray the cost of their medical care. A motion to reconsider was laid on War II Cities. This is an important point: the aid and the table. Sec. 304. Observance of Veterans Day. attendance benefit is for medical care; f SEC. 2. SCORING OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. it is not discretionary income; it can- The budgetary effects of this Act, for the not be used for groceries, utilities, or b 1630 purpose of complying with the Statutory transportation. ESTABLISHING COMMISSION OR Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- As you can imagine, these low-in- mined by reference to the latest statement TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE THE titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- come veterans struggle daily to keep BACKLOG OF DISABILITY the lights on, put food on the table, tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in CLAIMS the Congressional Record by the Chairman of and to keep a roof over their heads. the House Budget Committee, provided that Add to that the costs of paying for a Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass such statement has been submitted prior to personal care attendant and it becomes the vote on passage. increasingly difficult for them to stay the bill (H.R. 2189) to establish a com- mission or task force to evaluate the TITLE I—IMPROVEMENT OF CLAIMS in their homes. PROCESSING backlog of disability claims of the De- The Department of Housing and SEC. 101. EVALUATION OF BACKLOG OF DIS- Urban Development operates a number partment of Veterans Affairs, as ABILITY CLAIMS AND APPEALS OF of programs to assist these veterans. amended. CLAIMS OF DEPARTMENT OF VET- However, current regulations require The Clerk read the title of the bill. ERANS AFFAIRS. that the aid and attendance benefit be The text of the bill is as follows: (a) IN GENERAL.—There is established a counted as income when determining H.R. 2189 commission or task force to evaluate the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- backlog of claims within the Department of eligibility for housing assistance. Veterans Affairs and the appeals process of Mr. Speaker, this makes no sense. resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, claims. The VA provides this benefit to ensure (b) STUDIES.— SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. that our low-income disabled wartime (1) BACKLOG STUDY.— The table of contents for this Act is as fol- vets have the necessary resources to (A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission or Task lows: receive the medical care they need and Force, acting through the subcommittee de- Sec. 1. Table of contents. that they have earned. While $8,000 per scribed in subsection (d)(2)(A), shall carry Sec. 2. Scoring of budgetary effects. out a study on the backlog of claims, includ- year may seem like a substantial TITLE I—IMPROVEMENT OF CLAIMS amount of money, it doesn’t fully cover ing the current process the Secretary of Vet- PROCESSING erans Affairs uses to evaluate claims and ap- the cost of a full-time aide, but it is Sec. 101. Evaluation of backlog of disability peals and the laws and regulations applicable much more cost effective than placing claims and appeals of claims of to such claims and appeals. Such study shall the veteran in a nursing home or as- Department of Veterans Af- be a comprehensive evaluation and assess- sisted living facility. fairs. ment of the backlog of claims, an analysis of

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Such study shall parency in the claims process of the Depart- with respect to implementing solutions to be a comprehensive evaluation and assess- ment. complete appeals of claims in a timely man- ment of such anticipated increase of appeals (B) The values and requirements of the ner in a timely manner pursuant to such sub- claims, an analysis of possible improvements Constitution, including with respect to com- section; and to the procedures used to process such ap- pliance with procedural and substantive due (C) the level of cooperation the Commis- peals, and any related issues that the Com- process. sion or Task Force has received from the mission or Task Force considers relevant. (C) The public interest, including with re- Secretary and the heads of other depart- (B) MATTERS INCLUDED.—In carrying out spect to the responsible use of available re- ments or agencies of the Federal Govern- the study under subparagraph (A), the Com- sources. ment. mission or Task Force shall examine the fol- (D) With respect to the study conducted (3) FINAL COMPREHENSIVE REPORT.—Not lowing: under paragraph (1)(A), the importance of later than 180 days after the date on which (i) The anticipated surge in appeals of the claimant friendly, nonadversarial nature the Commission or Task Force first meets, claims, including an analysis of— of the claims process. the Commission or Task Force shall submit (I) the most effective means to quickly and (E) With respect to the study conducted to the President and Congress a comprehen- accurately resolve pending appeals and fu- under paragraph (2)(A), the importance of an sive report on the following: ture appeals; appeals process that is efficient and easily (A) With respect to the study conducted (II) with respect to both the Board and the understandable by a claimant. under subsection (b)(1)(A)— Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the (4) ROLE OF SECRETARY, CHAIRMAN OF THE (i) The findings, conclusions, and rec- annual funding, number of full-time employ- BOARD, AND CHIEF JUDGE.— ommendations of the Commission or Task ees, workload management practices, and (A) INFORMATION.—In carrying out each Force with respect to the matters referred to the progress, as of the date of the study, of study under paragraph (1)(A) and (2)(A), at in such subsection. the strategic plan; and times that the Commission or Task Force (ii) The recommendations of the Commis- (III) the efficiency, effectiveness, and util- determines appropriate, the Commission or sion or Task Force for revising and improv- ity of the Veterans Benefits Management Task Force shall submit to the Secretary of ing the backlog of claims and the procedures System with respect to appeals operations, Veterans Affairs, the Chairman of the Board, used to process claims. including an identification of key changes and the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals (iii) The progress of the Secretary with re- that may need to be implemented to such for Veterans Claims, as the case may be, in- spect to implementing solutions to expedite system. formation with respect to remedies and solu- the elimination of the backlog of claims pur- (ii) Possible improvements to the appeals tions that the Commission or Task Force suant to subsection (b)(4)(B)(ii). process, including an evaluation and rec- identifies pursuant to such a study. (iv) Other information and recommenda- ommendations with respect to whether sub- (B) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary, the tions with respect to claims as the Commis- stantive and structural changes to the over- Chairman of the Board, and the Chief Judge sion or Task Force considers appropriate. all appeals process are required. shall each— (B) With respect to the study conducted (iii) In carrying out the evaluation and rec- (i) fully consider the remedies and solu- under subsection (b)(2)(A)— ommendations under clause (ii), an examina- tions submitted to the Secretary, the Chair- (i) The findings, conclusions, and rec- tion of— man, or the Chief Judge, as the case may be, ommendations of the Commission or Task (I) options that make no major substantive under subparagraph (A); Force with respect to the matters referred to changes to the appeals process; (ii) implement such remedies and solutions in such subsection. (II) options that maintain the process but as the Secretary, the Chairman, or the Chief (ii) The recommendations of the Commis- make minor changes; Judge, respectively, determines appropriate; sion or Task Force for revising and improv- (III) options that make broad changes to and ing the appeals process; the process; (iii) submit to Congress justification for (iii) The information described in sub- (IV) the necessity of the multi-tiered levels failing to implement any such remedy or so- section (b)(4)(A). of appeals at the regional office level, includ- lution. (iv) The feasible, timely, and cost effective ing filing a notice of disagreement, receipt of (C) PLAN.—The Commission or Task Force plan described in subsection (b)(4)(C). a statement of the case, supplemental state- shall submit to the Secretary, the Chairman (v) The progress of the Secretary, the ment of the case (if applicable), and sub- of the Board, and the Chief Judge a feasible, Chairman of the Board, and the Chief Judge stantive appeal (VA Form 9); timely, and cost-effective plan to eliminate of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

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with respect to implementing solutions to (5) CHAIRMAN.—The President shall des- ness in the performance of service of the provide timely appeals of claims. ignate a member of the Commission or Task Commission or Task Force. (vi) Other information and recommenda- Force who is appointed by the President and (3) STAFF.— tions with respect to the appeals process as designated to serve upon the Subcommittee (A) APPOINTMENT.—The chairman of the the Commission or Task Force considers ap- on the Backlog of Claims to serve as the Commission or Task Force may, without re- propriate. chairman of the Commission or Task Force. gard to the civil service laws and regula- (d) MEMBERSHIP.— The chairman may designate a member to tions, appoint an executive director and such (1) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Com- serve as the chairman of the Subcommittee other personnel as may be necessary to en- mission or Task Force shall be composed of on the Backlog of Claims and a member to able the Commission or Task Force to per- 15 members, appointed as follows: serve as the chairman of the Subcommittee form its duties. The appointment of an exec- (A) Two members appointed by the Speak- on Appeals to chair such subcommittees as utive director shall be subject to the ap- er of the House of Representatives, one of the designee of the chairman of the Commis- proval of the Commission or Task Force. whom shall be designated to serve upon the sion or Task Force. (B) COMPENSATION.—The chairman of the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and (6) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT.—Members of Commission or Task Force may fix the com- one of whom shall be designated to serve the Commission or Task Force shall be ap- pensation of the executive director and other pointed for the life of the Commission or personnel without regard to the provisions of upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. Task Force. A vacancy shall not affect its chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of (B) Two members appointed by the minor- powers. title 5, United States Code, relating to clas- ity leader of the House of Representatives, (7) VACANCY.—A vacancy on the Commis- sification of positions and General Schedule one of whom shall be designated to serve sion or Task Force shall be filled in the man- pay rates, except that the rate of pay for the upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of ner in which the original appointment was executive director and other personnel may Claims and one of whom shall be designated made. not exceed the rate payable for level V of the to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. (8) APPOINTMENT DEADLINE.—The appoint- Executive Schedule under section 5316 of (C) Two members appointed by the major- ment of members of the Commission or Task such title. ity leader of the Senate, one of whom shall Force established in this section shall be (4) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.— be designated to serve upon the Sub- made not later than 15 days after the date of Upon request of the chairman of the Com- committee on the Backlog of Claims and one the enactment of this Act. mission or Task Force, the head of any de- of whom shall be designated to serve upon (e) MEETINGS.— partment or agency of the Federal Govern- the Subcommittee on Appeals. (1) INITIAL MEETING.—The Commission or ment may detail, on a nonreimbursable (D) Two members appointed by the minor- Task Force shall hold its first meeting not basis, any personnel of that department or ity leader of the Senate, one of whom shall later than 15 days after the date on which a agency to the Commission or Task Force to be designated to serve upon the Sub- majority of the members are appointed. assist it in carrying out its duties. committee on the Backlog of Claims and one (2) MEETINGS.—The Commission or Task (5) PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY AND INTER- of whom shall be designated to serve upon Force shall meet at the call of the chairman. MITTENT SERVICES.—The chairman of the the Subcommittee on Appeals. (3) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of Commission or Task Force may procure tem- (E) Three members appointed by the Presi- the Commission or Task Force shall con- porary and intermittent services under sec- dent, two of whom shall be designated to stitute a quorum, but a lesser number may tion 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at serve upon the Subcommittee on the Back- hold hearings. rates for individuals which do not exceed the log of Claims and one of whom shall be des- (f) POWERS OF THE COMMISSION OR TASK daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic ignated to serve upon the Subcommittee on FORCE.— pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Appeals. (1) HEARINGS.—The Commission or Task Schedule under section 5316 of such title. (F) One member appointed by the Sec- Force may hold such hearings, sit and act at (h) TERMINATION OF COMMISSION OR TASK retary of Defense, whom shall be designated such times and places, take such testimony, FORCE.—The Commission or Task Force to serve upon the Subcommittee on the and receive such evidence as the Commission shall terminate 60 days after the date on Backlog of Claims. or Task Force considers advisable to carry which the Commission or Task Force sub- (G) Two members appointed by the Sec- out the purposes of this section. mits the final comprehensive report under retary of Veterans Affairs, one of whom shall (2) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.— subsection (c)(3). be designated to serve upon the Sub- The Commission or Task Force may secure (i) FUNDING.— committee on the Backlog of Claims and one directly from any department or agency of (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, upon of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Federal Government such information as the request of the chairman of the Commis- the Subcommittee on Appeals. the Commission or Task Force considers nec- sion or Task Force, make available to the (H) One member appointed by the Chief essary to carry out the provisions of this sec- Commission or Task Force such amounts as Judge of the Court of Appeals for Veterans tion. Upon request of the chairman, the head the Commission or Task Force may require Claims, whom shall be designated to serve of such department or agency shall furnish to carry out the duties of the Commission or upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. such information to the Commission or Task Task Force under this section. (2) SUBCOMMITTEES.—The Commission or Force. (2) AVAILABILITY.—Any sums made avail- Task Force shall have two subcommittees as (3) POSTAL SERVICES.—The Commission or able to the Commission or Task Force shall follows: Task Force may use the United States mails remain available, without fiscal year limita- (A) A Subcommittee on the Backlog of in the same manner and under the same con- tion, until the termination of the Commis- Claims consisting of the eight members des- ditions as other departments and agencies of sion or Task Force. ignated in accordance with paragraph (1). the Federal Government. (j) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) The term ‘‘appeals process’’ means the (B) A Subcommittee on Appeals consisting (4) GIFTS.—The Commission or Task Force process to appeal the determination by the of the seven members designated in accord- may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or dona- Secretary of a claim beginning with the no- ance with paragraph (1). tions of service or property. tice of disagreement filed pursuant to sec- (3) QUALIFICATIONS.—Each member ap- (g) PERSONNEL MATTERS.— tion 7105 of title 38, United States Code, and pointed under paragraph (1) shall be ap- (1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.—Each pointed based on the experience of the mem- member of the Commission or Task Force ending with the review of a decision by the ber as a veteran or on the subject matter ex- who is not an officer or employee of the Supreme Court pursuant to section 7292(c) of pertise or other relevant experience of the United States shall be compensated at a rate such title. member. equal to the daily equivalent of the annual (2) The term ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. (4) ADVISORS.— rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of (3) The term ‘‘strategic plan’’ means the (A) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the 15 the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensa- members appointed under paragraph (1), the title 5, United States Code, for each day (in- tion Claims Backlog, published by the Sec- Commission or Task Force shall— cluding travel time) during which the mem- retary of Veterans Affairs on January 25, (i) have five nonvoting, nonmember advi- ber is engaged in the performance of the du- 2013. sors, appointed by a majority of the Commis- ties of the Commission or Task Force. All sion or Task Force, each from a different or- members of the Commission or Task Force SEC. 102. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO ELIMINATE ganization that represents the interests of who are officers or employees of the United THE COMPENSATION CLAIMS BACK- veterans; and States shall serve without compensation in LOG. (ii) seek advice from experts from non- addition to that received for their services as Not later than 60 days after the date of the governmental organizations (including vet- officers or employees of the United States. enactment of this Act, and every 120 days erans service organizations and military or- (2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of the thereafter until Memorial Day (May 25), 2015, ganizations), the Internet technology indus- Commission or Task Force shall be allowed the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall sub- try, and the insurance industry. travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of mit to Congress a supplemental report on (B) ADVICE.—Individuals described in subsistence, at rates authorized for employ- the implementation by the Department of clause (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall ees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter Veterans Affairs of the Strategic Plan to provide advice to both subcommittees de- 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away Eliminate the Compensation Claims Back- scribed in paragraph (2). from their homes or regular places of busi- log. Each such report shall include—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6785 (1) verification that during the period cov- by adding at the end the following new sec- ‘‘(A) the average number of days between ered by the report, each claim was approved tion: the date of the submittal of a claim relating or denied by not later than 125 days after the ‘‘§ 5109C. Priority for processing claims to such medical condition and the date of the decision with respect to the claim for each of date on which the claim is submitted with an ‘‘(a) PRIORITY.—In processing claims for accuracy rate of 98 percent, as specified in compensation under this chapter, the Sec- the preceding three-month and one-year pe- the Strategic Plan; retary shall provide the following claimants riod; (2) a description of the specific measures, with priority over other claimants: ‘‘(B) the average number of days such a procedures, and metrics used to assess the ‘‘(1) Veterans who have attained the age of claim is pending during the preceding three- month and one-year periods; implementation of the Strategic Plan for 70. ‘‘(C) the quality and accuracy rating of the purposes of the supplemental report; and ‘‘(2) Veterans who are terminally ill. claims adjudication process as applied to (3) a detailed timeline for the implementa- ‘‘(3) Veterans with life-threatening ill- claims relating to such medical condition tion of each initiative contained in the Stra- nesses. during the preceding three-month and one- tegic Plan. ‘‘(4) Homeless veterans (as defined in sec- year periods; SEC. 103. EXPEDITION OF TRANSFER OF CERTAIN tion 2002 of this title). ‘‘(D) the number of pending claims relating RECORDS. ‘‘(5) Veterans who were awarded the Medal to such condition; (a) SSA RECORDS.—Not later than 60 days of Honor. after the date of the enactment of this Act, ‘‘(E) the number of such pending claims ‘‘(6) Veterans who are former prisoners of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter that have been pending for more than 125 war. into an agreement with the Commissioner of days; and ‘‘(7) Veterans whose claims are being re- the Social Security Administration to en- ‘‘(F) the number of claims relating to such viewed again in relation to a previously de- sure that the Commissioner transfers to the medical condition completed during— Secretary disability or medical records of nied claim relating to military sexual trau- ‘‘(i) the current month, to date; the Commissioner that the Secretary will ma. ‘‘(ii) the month preceding current month; use to evaluate a claim by not later than 30 ‘‘(8) Veterans whom the Secretary deter- ‘‘(iii) the current calendar year, to date; days after the Secretary requests such mines, on a case-by-case basis, are seriously and records. or very seriously injured. ‘‘(iv) the calendar year preceding the cur- (b) DOD RECORDS.—Not later than 60 days ‘‘(9) Veterans whom the Secretary deter- rent calendar year. after the date of the enactment of this Act, mines, on a case-by-case basis, should be ‘‘(b) UPDATES.—The Secretary shall update the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter given priority under this section based on an the information on the website under sub- into an agreement with the Secretary of De- application for good cause established by the section (a) not less frequently than once fense to ensure that the Secretary of Defense Secretary. every seven days.’’. transfers to the Secretary of Veterans Af- ‘‘(b) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of fairs medical records of members or former prescribe regulations to carry out subsection sections at the beginning of such chapter is members of the Armed Forces that the Sec- (a).’’. amended by adding after the item relating to retary will use to evaluate a claim by not (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of section 5109C, as added by section 106, the later than 30 days after the Secretary re- sections at the beginning of such chapter is following new item: quests such records. amended by inserting after the item relating ‘‘5109D. Information about pending and com- (c) NATIONAL GUARD RECORDS.—Not later to section 5109B the following new item: pleted claims.’’. than 60 days after the date of the enactment ‘‘5109C. Priority for processing claims.’’. SEC. 108. ANNUAL REPORT ON PROCESSING OF of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs SEC. 107. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN IN- CLAIMS. and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly— FORMATION ABOUT PENDING AND (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter (1) submit to Congress a plan to reduce to COMPLETED CLAIMS FOR COM- 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended 30 days the amount of time needed to provide PENSATION UNDER THE LAWS AD- by adding after section 5109D, as added by members of the National Guard and the Sec- MINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF section 107, the following new section: VETERANS AFFAIRS. retary of Veterans Affairs with the medical ‘‘§ 5109E. Annual report on processing of (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter records of such members, including by claims partnering with appropriate officials of Fed- 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended ‘‘(a) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Secretary shall eral or State departments or agencies; and by adding after section 5109C, as added by section 106, the following new section: include in the annual report to Congress re- (2) implement such plan. quired under section 529 of this title informa- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall ‘‘§ 5109D. Information about pending and tion on the following: take effect on the date that is one year after completed claims ‘‘(1) The automatic processing of claims for the date of the enactment of this Act. ‘‘(a) AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.—The compensation. SEC. 104. CLAIMS PROCESSORS TRAINING. Secretary shall maintain on the Internet ‘‘(2) The performance of any regional office (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Vet- website of the Department publicly acces- that fails to meet the administrative goals of erans Affairs shall establish a training pro- sible information about pending and com- the regional office with respect to timeliness gram to provide newly hired claims proc- pleted claims for compensation under chap- and accuracy in processing claims for com- essors of the Department of Veterans Affairs ter 11 of this title. Such information shall in- pensation. with training for a period of not less than clude each of the following: ‘‘(3) The timeliness of receiving informa- two years. In carrying out such program, the ‘‘(1) For each regional office and for the tion pursuant to a request by the Secretary Secretary shall identify successful claims Department as a whole— to the head of another department or agency processors of the Department who can assist ‘‘(A) the average number of days between of the United States for information required in the training of newly hired claims proc- the date of the submittal of a claim and the by the Secretary in adjudicating a claim for essors. date of the decision with respect to the claim compensation under chapter 11 of this title. (b) ABILITY TO PROCESS CLAIMS.—The Sec- for each of the preceding three-month and ‘‘(b) MATTERS INCLUDED.—In carrying out retary shall carry out the training program one-year period; subsection (a) to include information in the established under subsection (a) without in- ‘‘(B) the average number of days such a report required under section 529 of this creasing the amount of time in which claims claim is pending during the preceding three- title, the Secretary shall include the fol- are processed by the Department. month and one-year periods; lowing: (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after ‘‘(C) the quality and accuracy rating of the ‘‘(1) With respect to the information re- the date of the enactment of this Act. claims adjudication process during the pre- quired by subsection (a)(1)— ceding three-month and one-year periods; ‘‘(A) each medical condition for which SEC. 105. REPORT BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES. ‘‘(D) the number of claims pending; claims relating to such condition were proc- Not later than one year after the date of ‘‘(E) the number of pending claims that essed in an electronic automated fashion the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller have been pending for more than 125 days; during the fiscal year covered by the report; General of the United States shall submit to and ‘‘(B) the feasibility of processing any addi- Congress a report on the progress of the Sec- ‘‘(F) the number of claims completed dur- tional medical conditions in an electronic retary of Veterans Affairs in improving the ing— automated fashion and any barriers to such timeliness of claims processing and elimi- ‘‘(i) the current month, to date; processing, including any such barriers relat- nating the backlog of claims. The report ‘‘(ii) the month preceding the current ing to the schedule for rating disabilities shall include any recommendations of the month; under section 1155 of this title; Comptroller General with respect to improv- ‘‘(iii) the current calendar year, to date; ‘‘(C) the number of claims for compensa- ing the ability of the Secretary to make such and tion relating to each medical condition sub- progress. ‘‘(iv) the calendar year preceding the cur- mitted during such fiscal year; and SEC. 106. PRIORITY FOR PROCESSING CLAIMS OF rent calendar year. ‘‘(D) for each medical condition, the per- THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS ‘‘(2) For each medical condition for which centage of claims denied and the percentage AFFAIRS. a claim for compensation is submitted, for of claims approved during such fiscal year. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter each regional office and for the Department ‘‘(2) With respect to the information re- 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended as a whole— quired by subsection (a)(2), in the case of any

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6786 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 regional office that, for the fiscal year cov- the laws administered by the Secretary of sician described in paragraph (2) may con- ered by the report, did not meet the adminis- Veterans Affairs for which benefits are duct an examination pursuant to a contract trative goal of having no claim pending for awarded: entered into under subsection (a) at any lo- more than 125 days and achieving an accu- (i) Claims filed by veterans who authorized cation in any State, the District of Colum- racy rating of 98 percent— a veterans service organization to act on the bia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or pos- ‘‘(A) a signed statement prepared by the veterans’ behalf under a durable power of at- session of the United States, so long as the individual serving as director of the regional torney. examination is within the scope of the au- office as of the date of the submittal of the (ii) Claims filed by veterans who author- thorized duties under such contract. report containing— ized a person other than a veterans service ‘‘(2) PHYSICIAN DESCRIBED.—A physician de- ‘‘(i) an explanation for why the regional of- organization to act on the veterans’ behalf scribed in this paragraph is a physician fice did not meet the goal; under a durable power of attorney. who— ‘‘(ii) a description of the additional re- (iii) Claims filed by veterans who did not ‘‘(A) has a current license to practice the sources needed to enable the regional office authorize a person to act on the veterans’ be- health care profession of the physician; and to reach the goal; and half under a durable power of attorney. ‘‘(B) is performing authorized duties for ‘‘(iii) a description of any additional ac- (2) CLAIMS DESCRIBED.—The claims de- the Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant tions planned for the subsequent fiscal year scribed in this paragraph are each of the fol- to a contract entered into under subsection that are proposed to enable the regional of- lowing types of claims for benefits under the (a).’’. fice to meet the goal; and laws administered by the Secretary of Vet- (c) EXPANSION OF PILOT PROGRAM.—Sub- ‘‘(B) a statement prepared by the Under erans Affairs: section (b) of such section 504 is amended to Secretary for Benefits explaining how the (A) A fully developed claim that is sub- read as follows: failure of the regional office to meet the goal mitted in standard electronic form. ‘‘(b) LOCATIONS.— affected the performance evaluation of the (B) A fully developed claim that is sub- ‘‘(1) NUMBER.—The Secretary may carry director of the regional office. mitted in standard paper form. out the pilot program under this section ‘‘(3) With respect to the information re- (C) A claim that is not fully developed that through not more than 15 regional offices of quired by subsection (a)(3)— is submitted in standard electronic form. the Department of Veterans Affairs. ‘‘(A) the number of requests described in (D) A claim that is not fully developed that ‘‘(2) SELECTION.—The Secretary shall select such paragraph made during the fiscal year is submitted in standard paper form. the regional offices under paragraph (1) by covered by the report; and (E) A claim that is not fully developed that analyzing appropriate data to determine the ‘‘(B) the average response time for such re- is submitted in nonstandard paper form. regional offices that require support. Such quests made during each month of such fis- (3) UPDATE OF INFORMATION.—The informa- appropriate data shall include— cal year, as determined based on the period tion described in this subsection shall be up- ‘‘(A) the number of backlogged claims; beginning on the date on which the Sec- dated not less frequently than once each fis- ‘‘(B) the total pending case workload; retary made the request and ending on the cal quarter. ‘‘(C) the length of time cases have been date on which the Secretary determines that (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall pending; the request is completed.’’. take effect on the date that is one year after ‘‘(D) the accuracy of completed cases; (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the date of the enactment of this Act. ‘‘(E) the overall timeliness of completed sections at the beginning of such chapter is SEC. 110. CLAIM DEFINED. cases; amended by adding after the item relating to Except as otherwise provided, in this title, ‘‘(F) the availability and workload of the section 5109D, as added by section 107, the the term ‘‘claim’’ means a claim for dis- examination units and physicians of the following new item: ability compensation under the laws admin- medical centers in the regional office; and istered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ‘‘5109E. Annual report on processing of ‘‘(G) any other data the Secretary deter- claims.’’. TITLE II—COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS mines appropriate. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 5109E of title SEC. 201. IMPROVEMENTS TO AUTHORITY FOR ‘‘(3) ANNUAL ANALYSIS.—The Secretary 38, United States Code, as added by sub- PERFORMANCE OF MEDICAL DIS- shall carry out the data analysis of the re- section (a) shall take effect on the date that ABILITIES EXAMINATIONS BY CON- gional offices under paragraph (2) during TRACT PHYSICIANS. is one year after the date of the enactment each year in which the program under this (a) EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY.— of this Act. section is carried out to determine the re- Subsection (c) of section 704 of the Veterans SEC. 109. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS gional offices selected under paragraph (1) Benefits Act of 2003 (38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is NOTICE OF AVERAGE TIMES FOR for such year.’’. PROCESSING CLAIMS AND PERCENT- amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ and AGE OF CLAIMS APPROVED. inserting ‘‘December 31, 2016’’. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section and the (a) PUBLIC NOTICE.—The Secretary of Vet- (b) LICENSURE OF CONTRACT PHYSICIANS.— amendment made by this section shall take erans Affairs shall post the information de- (1) TEMPORARY AUTHORITY.—Such section effect on the date that is one year after the scribed in subsection (c)— 704 is further amended— date of the enactment of this Act. (1) in a conspicuous place in each regional (A) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- SEC. 202. CONSIDERATION BY SECRETARY OF office and claims intake facilities of the De- section (e); and VETERANS AFFAIRS OF RESOURCES partment of Veterans Affairs; and (B) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- DISPOSED OF FOR LESS THAN FAIR (2) on the Internet website of the Depart- lowing new subsection (d): MARKET VALUE BY INDIVIDUALS AP- PLYING FOR PENSION. ment. ‘‘(d) LICENSURE OF CONTRACT PHYSICIANS.— (b) NOTICE TO APPLICANTS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any law (a) VETERANS.—Section 1522 of title 38, (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- regarding the licensure of physicians, a phy- United States Code, is amended— vide to each person who submits a claim for sician described in paragraph (2) may con- (1) in subsection (a)— benefits under the laws administered by the duct an examination pursuant to a contract (A) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ before ‘‘The Sec- Secretary before the person submits such entered into under subsection (b) at any lo- retary’’; and claim— cation in any State, the District of Colum- (B) by adding at the end the following new (A) notice of the information described in bia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or pos- paragraph: subsection (c); and session of the United States, so long as the ‘‘(2)(A) If a veteran otherwise eligible for (B) notice that, during the period ending examination is within the scope of the au- payment of pension under section 1513 or 1521 on August 6, 2015, the person is eligible to re- thorized duties under such contract. of this title or the spouse of such veteran ceive up to an extra year of benefits pay- ‘‘(2) PHYSICIAN DESCRIBED.—A physician de- disposes of covered resources for less than ments if the person files an original claim scribed in this paragraph is a physician fair market value on or after the look-back that is fully developed. who— date described in subparagraph (C)(i), the (2) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF NO- ‘‘(A) has a current license to practice the Secretary shall deny or discontinue the pay- TICE.—Each person who submits a claim for health care profession of the physician; and ment of pension to such veteran under sec- benefits under the laws administered by the ‘‘(B) is performing authorized duties for tion 1513 or 1521 of this title, as the case may Secretary shall include in such application a the Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant be, for months during the period beginning signed form acknowledging that the person to a contract entered into under subsection on the date described in subparagraph (D) received the information described in sub- (b).’’. and equal to the number of months cal- section (c). (2) PILOT PROGRAM.—Section 504 of the Vet- culated as provided in subparagraph (E). (c) INFORMATION DESCRIBED.— erans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1996 (38 ‘‘(B)(i) For purposes of this paragraph, a (1) IN GENERAL.—The information described U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended— covered resource is any resource that was a in this subsection is the following: (A) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) part of the corpus of the estate of the vet- (A) The average processing time of the as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and eran or, if the veteran has a spouse, the cor- claims described in paragraph (2) and the (B) by inserting after subsection (b) the pus of the estates of the veteran and of the percentage of such submitted claims for following new subsection (c): veteran’s spouse, that the Secretary con- which benefits are awarded. ‘‘(c) LICENSURE OF CONTRACT PHYSICIANS.— siders that under all the circumstances, if (B) The percentage of each of the following ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any law the veteran or spouse had not disposed of types of submitted claims for benefits under regarding the licensure of physicians, a phy- such resource, it would be reasonable that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6787 the resource (or some portion of the re- regulations the Secretary shall prescribe, a disposal or transfer is to a trust described in source) be consumed for the veteran’s main- transfer of an asset (including a transfer of section 1917(d)(4) of the Social Security Act tenance. an asset to an annuity, trust, or other finan- (42 U.S.C. 1396p(d)(4)) that is established for ‘‘(ii) For purposes of this paragraph, the cial instrument or investment) a disposal of the benefit of a child of the veteran.’’. Secretary may consider, in accordance with a covered resource for less than fair market (b) SURVIVING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN.— regulations the Secretary shall prescribe, a value if such transfer reduces the amount in Section 1543 of such title is amended— transfer of an asset (including a transfer of the corpus of the estate of the child that the (1) in subsection (a)— an asset to an annuity, trust, or other finan- Secretary considers, under all the cir- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- cial instrument or investment) a disposal of cumstances, would be reasonable to be con- graph (3); a covered resource for less than fair market sumed for the child’s maintenance. (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- value if such transfer reduces the amount in ‘‘(C)(i) The look-back date described in this lowing new paragraph (2): the corpus of the estate of the veteran or, if clause is a date that is 36 months before the ‘‘(2)(A) If a surviving spouse otherwise eli- the veteran has a spouse, the corpus of the date described in clause (ii). gible for payment of pension under section estates of the veteran and of the veteran’s ‘‘(ii) The date described in this clause is 1541 of this title disposes of covered re- spouse, that the Secretary considers, under the date on which the veteran applies for sources for less than fair market value on or all the circumstances, would be reasonable payment of increased pension under sub- after the look-back date described in sub- to be consumed for the veteran’s mainte- section (c), (d), (e), or (f) of section 1521 of paragraph (C)(i), the Secretary shall deny or nance. this title on account of a child or, if later, discontinue the payment of pension to such ‘‘(C)(i) The look-back date described in this the date on which the veteran, the spouse of surviving spouse under section 1541 of this clause is a date that is 36 months before the the veteran, or the child disposes of covered title for months during the period beginning date described in clause (ii). resources for less than fair market value. on the date described in subparagraph (D) ‘‘(ii) The date described in this clause is ‘‘(D) The date described in this subpara- and equal to the number of months cal- the date on which the veteran applies for graph is the first day of the first month in or culated as provided in subparagraph (E). pension under section 1513 or 1521 of this after which covered resources were disposed ‘‘(B)(i) For purposes of this paragraph, a title or, if later, the date on which the vet- of for less than fair market value and which covered resource is any resource that was a eran (or the spouse of the veteran) disposes does not occur in any other period of ineligi- part of the corpus of the estate of the sur- of covered resources for less than fair mar- bility under this paragraph. viving spouse that the Secretary considers ket value. ‘‘(E) The number of months calculated that under all the circumstances, if the sur- ‘‘(D) The date described in this subpara- under this subparagraph shall be equal to— viving spouse had not disposed of such re- graph is the first day of the first month in or ‘‘(i) the total, cumulative uncompensated source, it would be reasonable that the re- after which covered resources were disposed value of the portion of covered resources so source (or some portion of the resource) be of for less than fair market value and which disposed of by the veteran, the spouse of the consumed for the surviving spouse’s mainte- does not occur in any other period of ineligi- veteran, or the child on or after the look- nance. bility under this paragraph. back date described in subparagraph (C)(i) ‘‘(ii) For purposes of this paragraph, the ‘‘(E) The number of months calculated that the Secretary determines would reason- Secretary may consider, in accordance with under this subparagraph shall be equal to— ably have been consumed for the child’s regulations the Secretary shall prescribe, a ‘‘(i) the total, cumulative uncompensated maintenance; divided by transfer of an asset (including a transfer of value of the portion of covered resources so ‘‘(ii) the maximum amount of increased an asset to an annuity, trust, or other finan- disposed of by the veteran (or the spouse of monthly pension that is payable to a veteran cial instrument or investment) a disposal of the veteran) on or after the look-back date under subsection (c), (d), (e), or (f) of section a covered resource for less than fair market described in subparagraph (C)(i) that the 1521 of this title on account of a child, value if such transfer reduces the amount in rounded, in the case of any fraction, to the Secretary determines would reasonably have the corpus of the estate of the surviving nearest whole number, but shall not in any been consumed for the veteran’s mainte- spouse that the Secretary considers, under case exceed 36 months.’’; and nance; divided by all the circumstances, would be reasonable (3) by adding at the end the following new ‘‘(ii) the maximum amount of monthly to be consumed for the surviving spouse’s subsections: pension that is payable to a veteran under ‘‘(c)(1) The Secretary shall not deny or dis- maintenance. section 1513 or 1521 of this title, including continue payment of pension under section ‘‘(C)(i) The look-back date described in this the maximum amount of increased pension 1513 or 1521 of this title or payment of in- clause is a date that is 36 months before the payable under such sections on account of creased pension under subsection (c), (d), (e), date described in clause (ii). family members, but not including any or (f) of section 1521 of this title on account ‘‘(ii) The date described in this clause is amount of pension payable under such sec- of a child by reason of the application of sub- the date on which the surviving spouse ap- tions because a veteran is in need of regular section (a)(2) or (b)(2) of this section to the plies for pension under section 1541 of this aid and attendance or is permanently house- disposal of resources by an individual to the title or, if later, the date on which the sur- bound, extent that— viving spouse disposes of covered resources rounded, in the case of any fraction, to the ‘‘(A) a satisfactory showing is made to the for less than fair market value. nearest whole number, but shall not in any Secretary (in accordance with regulations ‘‘(D) The date described in this subpara- case exceed 36 months.’’; promulgated by the Secretary) that all re- graph is the first day of the first month in or (2) in subsection (b)— sources disposed of for less than fair market after which covered resources were disposed (A) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ before ‘‘The Sec- value have been returned to the individual of for less than fair market value and which retary’’; and who disposed of the resources; or does not occur in any other period of ineligi- (B) by adding at the end the following new ‘‘(B) the Secretary determines, under pro- bility under this paragraph. paragraph: cedures established by the Secretary, that ‘‘(E) The number of months calculated ‘‘(2)(A) If a veteran otherwise eligible for the denial or discontinuance of payment under this subparagraph shall be equal to— payment of increased pension under sub- would work an undue hardship as determined ‘‘(i) the total, cumulative uncompensated section (c), (d), (e), or (f) of section 1521 of on the basis of criteria established by the value of the portion of covered resources so this title on account of a child, the spouse of Secretary. disposed of by the surviving spouse on or the veteran, or the child disposes of covered ‘‘(2) At the time a veteran applies for pen- after the look-back date described in sub- resources for less than fair market value on sion under section 1513 or 1521 of this title or paragraph (C)(i) that the Secretary deter- or after the look-back date described in sub- increased pension under subsection (c), (d), mines would reasonably have been consumed paragraph (C)(i), the Secretary shall deny or (e), or (f) of section 1521 of this title on ac- for the surviving spouse’s maintenance; di- discontinue payment of such increased pen- count of a child, and at such other times as vided by sion for months during the period beginning the Secretary considers appropriate, the Sec- ‘‘(ii) the maximum amount of monthly on the date described in subparagraph (D) retary shall— pension that is payable to a surviving spouse and equal to the number of months cal- ‘‘(A) inform such veteran of the provisions under section 1541 of this title, including the culated as provided in subparagraph (E). of subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2) providing for a maximum amount of increased pension pay- ‘‘(B)(i) For purposes of this paragraph, a period of ineligibility for payment of pension able under such section on account of a covered resource is any resource that was a under such sections for individuals who child, but not including any amount of pen- part of the corpus of the estate of the child make certain dispositions of resources for sion payable under such section because a that the Secretary considers that under all less than fair market value; and surviving spouse is in need of regular aid and the circumstances, if the veteran, the spouse ‘‘(B) obtain from such veteran information attendance or is permanently housebound, of the veteran, or the child had not disposed which may be used in determining whether rounded, in the case of any fraction, to the of such resource, it would be reasonable that or not a period of ineligibility for such pay- nearest whole number, but shall not in any the resource (or some portion of the re- ments would be required by reason of such case exceed 36 months. source) be consumed for the child’s mainte- subsections. ‘‘(F) In the case of a transfer by the sur- nance. ‘‘(d) Subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2) shall not viving spouse during the veteran’s lifetime ‘‘(ii) For purposes of this paragraph, the apply with respect to the disposal of re- that resulted in a period of ineligibility for Secretary may consider, in accordance with sources or the transfer of an asset if such the veteran under section 1522 of this title,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6788 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 the Secretary shall apply to the surviving child under section 1542 of this title for section (c), (d), or (e) of section 1541 of this spouse any remaining ineligibility for that months during the period beginning on the title on account of a child, and at such other period.’’; and date described in subparagraph (D) and equal times as the Secretary considers appro- (C) by adding at the end the following new to the number of months calculated as pro- priate, the Secretary shall— paragraph: vided in subparagraph (E). ‘‘(A) inform such surviving spouse or child ‘‘(4)(A) If a surviving spouse otherwise eli- ‘‘(B)(i) For purposes of this paragraph, a of the provisions of subsections (a)(2), (a)(4), gible for payment of increased pension under covered resource is any resource that was a and (b)(2), as applicable, providing for a pe- subsection (c), (d), or (e) of section 1541 of part of the corpus of the estate of the child riod of ineligibility for payment of pension this title on account of a child or the child or the corpus of the estate of any person or increased pension under such sections for disposes of covered resources for less than with whom such child is residing who is le- individuals who make certain dispositions of fair market value on or after the look-back gally responsible for such child’s support resources for less than fair market value; date described in subparagraph (C)(i), the that the Secretary considers that under all and Secretary shall deny or discontinue payment the circumstances, if the child or person had ‘‘(B) obtain from such surviving spouse or of such increased pension for months during not disposed of such resource, it would be child information which may be used in de- the period beginning on the date described in reasonable that the resource (or some por- termining whether or not a period of ineligi- subparagraph (D) and equal to the number of tion of the resource) be consumed for the bility for such payments would be required months calculated as provided in subpara- child’s maintenance. by reason of such subsections. graph (E). ‘‘(ii) For purposes of this paragraph, the ‘‘(d) Paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection (a) ‘‘(B)(i) For purposes of this paragraph, a Secretary may consider, in accordance with and subsection (b)(2) shall not apply with re- covered resource is any resource that was a regulations the Secretary shall prescribe, a spect to the disposal of resources or the part of the corpus of the estate of the child transfer of an asset (including a transfer of transfer of an asset if such disposal or trans- that the Secretary considers that under all an asset to an annuity, trust, or other finan- fer is to a trust described in section 1917(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. the circumstances, if the surviving spouse or cial instrument or investment) a disposal of 1396p(d)(4)) that is established for the benefit the child had not disposed of such resource, a covered resource for less than fair market of a child of the veteran or surviving it would be reasonable that the resource (or value if such transfer reduces the amount in spouse.’’. some portion of the resource) be consumed the corpus of the estate described in clause (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a)(2), for the child’s maintenance. (i) that the Secretary considers, under all (b)(2), and (c) of section 1522 of title 38, ‘‘(ii) For purposes of this paragraph, the the circumstances, would be reasonable to be United States Code, as added by subsection Secretary may consider, in accordance with consumed for the child’s maintenance. (a), and subsections (a)(2), (a)(4), (b)(2), and regulations the Secretary shall prescribe, a ‘‘(C)(i) The look-back date described in this (c) of section 1543 of such title, as added by transfer of an asset (including a transfer of clause is a date that is 36 months before the subsection (b), shall take effect on the date an asset to an annuity, trust, or other finan- date described in clause (ii). that is one year after the date of the enact- cial instrument or investment) a disposal of ‘‘(ii) The date described in this clause is ment of this Act and shall apply with respect a covered resource for less than fair market the date on which the child applies for pen- to payments of pension and increased pen- value if such transfer reduces the amount in sion under section 1542 of this title or, if sion applied for after such date and to pay- the corpus of the estate of the child that the later, the date on which the child (or person ments of pension and increased pension for Secretary considers, under all the cir- described in subparagraph (B)) disposes of which eligibility is redetermined after such cumstances, would be reasonable to be con- covered resources for less than fair market date, except that no reduction in pension sumed for the child’s maintenance. value. shall be made under such subsections be- ‘‘(C)(i) The look-back date described in this ‘‘(D) The date described in this clause is cause of any disposal of covered resources clause is a date that is 36 months before the the first day of the first month in or after made before such date. date described in clause (ii). which covered resources were disposed of for (d) ANNUAL REPORTS.— ‘‘(ii) The date described in this clause is less than fair market value and which does (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than two years the date on which the surviving spouse ap- not occur in any other period of ineligibility after the date of the enactment of this Act plies for payment of increased pension under under this paragraph. and not less frequently than once each year subsection (c), (d), or (e) of section 1541 of ‘‘(E) The number of months calculated thereafter through 2018, the Secretary of this title on account of a child or, if later, under this clause shall be equal to— Veterans Affairs shall submit to the appro- the date on which the surviving spouse (or ‘‘(i) the total, cumulative uncompensated priate committees of Congress a report on the child) disposes of covered resources for value of the portion of covered resources so the administration of subsections (a)(2), less than fair market value. disposed of by the child (or person described (b)(2), and (c) of section 1522 of title 38, ‘‘(D) The date described in this subpara- in subparagraph (B)) on or after the look- United States Code, as added by subsection graph is the first day of the first month in or back date described in subparagraph (C)(i) (a), and subsections (a)(2), (a)(4), (b)(2), and after which covered resources were disposed that the Secretary determines would reason- (c) of section 1543 of such title, as added by of for less than fair market value and which ably have been consumed for the child’s subsection (b), during the most recent 12- does not occur in any other period of ineligi- maintenance; divided by month period. bility under this paragraph. ‘‘(ii) the maximum amount of monthly (2) ELEMENTS.—Each report submitted ‘‘(E) The number of months calculated pension that is payable to a child under sec- under paragraph (1) shall include the fol- under this clause shall be equal to— tion 1542 of this title, lowing, for the period covered by the report: (A) The number of individuals who applied ‘‘(i) the total, cumulative uncompensated rounded, in the case of any fraction, to the value of the portion of covered resources so for pension under chapter 15 of such title. nearest whole number, but shall not in any (B) The number of individuals who received disposed of by surviving spouse (or the child) case exceed 36 months.’’; and on or after the look-back date described in pension under such chapter. (3) by adding at the end the following new (C) The number of individuals with respect subparagraph (C)(i) that the Secretary deter- subsections: mines would reasonably have been consumed to whom the Secretary denied or discon- ‘‘(c)(1) The Secretary shall not deny or dis- tinued payment of pension under the sub- for the child’s maintenance; divided by continue payment of pension under section ‘‘(ii) the maximum amount of increased sections referred to in paragraph (1). 1541 or 1542 of this title or payment of in- (D) A description of any trends identified monthly pension that is payable to a sur- creased pension under subsection (c), (d), or viving spouse under subsection (c), (d), or (e) by the Secretary regarding pension pay- (e) of section 1541 of this title on account of ments that have occurred as a result of the of section 1541 of this title on account of a a child by reason of the application of sub- child, amendments made by this section. section (a)(2), (a)(4), or (b)(2) of this section (E) Such other information as the Sec- rounded, in the case of any fraction, to the to the disposal of resources by an individual retary considers appropriate. nearest whole number, but shall not in any to the extent that— (3) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS case exceed 36 months.’’; ‘‘(A) a satisfactory showing is made to the DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘ap- (2) in subsection (b)— Secretary (in accordance with regulations propriate committees of Congress’’ means— (A) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ before ‘‘The Sec- promulgated by the Secretary) that all re- (A) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs retary’’; and sources disposed of for less than fair market and the Select Committee on Aging of the (B) by adding at the end the following new value have been returned to the individual Senate; and paragraph: who disposed of the resources; or (B) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of ‘‘(2)(A) If a child otherwise eligible for pay- ‘‘(B) the Secretary determines, under pro- the House of Representatives. ment of pension under section 1542 of this cedures established by the Secretary, that SEC. 203. BIFURCATED PAYMENTS OF COM- title or any person with whom such child is the denial or discontinuance of payment PENSATION BENEFITS UNDER LAWS residing who is legally responsible for such would work an undue hardship as determined ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY child’s support disposes of covered resources on the basis of criteria established by the OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. for less than fair market value on or after Secretary. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter III of chapter the look-back date described in subpara- ‘‘(2) At the time a surviving spouse or child 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended graph (C)(i), the Secretary shall deny or dis- applies for pension under section 1541 or 1542 by adding at the end the following new sec- continue the payment of pension to such of this title or increased pension under sub- tion:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6789 ‘‘§ 5127. Bifurcated payments of compensation sion, and stated as a matter of policy that ditionally considered to be the property of benefits the United States should have a merchant the owners of the ships. After World War II, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—During the eight-year marine that is ‘‘capable of serving as a naval however, the deck and engine logbooks of period beginning on the date of the enact- and military auxiliary in time of war or na- vessels operated by the War Shipping Admin- ment of this section, in the case of a claim tional emergency’’. istration were turned over to that agency by described in subsection (b), prior to adjudi- (2) The Social Security Act Amendments of the ship owners, and were destroyed during cating the claim, the Secretary shall make 1939 (Public Law 76–379) expanded the defini- the 1970s’’, meaning that continuous dis- payments of monetary benefits to the claim- tion of employment to include service ‘‘on or charge books are not available to all eligible ant based on any disability for which the in connection with an American vessel under individuals seeking to document their eligi- Secretary has made a decision. Upon the ad- contract of service which is entered into bility. judication of the claim, the Secretary shall within the United States or during the per- (14) Coast Guard Information Sheet #77 pay to the claimant any monetary benefits formance of which the vessel touches at a (April, 1992) states ‘‘some World War II pe- awarded to the claimant for the period of port in the United States, if the employee is riod log books do not name ports visited dur- payment under section 5111 of this title less employed on and in connection with such ing the voyage due to wartime security re- the amount of such benefits paid to the vessel’’. strictions’’, meaning that company letters claimant under this section. (3) The Joint Resolution to repeal sections showing vessel names and dates of voyages ‘‘(b) CLAIM DESCRIBED.—A claim described 2, 3, and 6 of the Neutrality Act of 1939, and are not available to all eligible individuals in this subsection is a claim for disability for other purposes (Public Law 77–294; 55 seeking to document their eligibility. compensation under chapter 11 of this title— Stat. 764) repealed section 6 of the Neutrality (b) METHODS FOR VALIDATING CERTAIN ‘‘(1) the adjudication of which requires the Act of 1939 (related to the arming of United SERVICE CONSIDERED TO BE ACTIVE SERVICE Secretary to make decisions with respect to States vessels) and authorized the President BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.— two or more disabilities; and during the national emergency to arm or (1) IN GENERAL.—For the purposes of permit to arm any United States vessel. ‘‘(2) for which, before completing the adju- verifying that an individual performed serv- (4) On February 7, 1942, President Franklin dication of the claim, the Secretary makes a ice under honorable conditions that satisfies D. Roosevelt, through Executive Order Num- decision with respect to a disability that the requirements of a coastwise merchant ber 9054, established the War Shipping Ad- would result in the payment of monetary seaman who is recognized pursuant to sec- benefits to the claimant upon the adjudica- ministration that was charged with building or purchasing, and operating the civilian tion 401 of the GI Bill Improvement Act of tion of the claim.’’. 1977 (Public Law 95–202; 38 U.S.C. 106 note) as (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of shipping vessels needed for the war effort. having performed active duty service for the sections at the beginning of such chapter is (5) During World War II, United States purposes described in paragraph (3)(A), the amended by adding at the end of the items merchant mariners transported goods and Secretary of Homeland Security shall accept relating to such subchapter the following materials through ‘‘contested waters’’ to the the following: new item: various combat theaters. (6) At the conclusion of World War II, (A) In the case of an individual who served ‘‘5127. Bifurcated payments of compensation on a coastwise merchant vessel seeking such benefits.’’. United States merchant mariners were re- sponsible for transporting several million recognition for whom no applicable Coast (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 5127 of title members of the United States Armed Forces Guard shipping or discharge form, ship log- 38, United State Code, as added by subsection back to the United States. book, merchant mariner’s document or Z- (a) shall take effect on the date that is one (7) The GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 card, or other official employment record is year after the date of the enactment of this (Public Law 95–202) provided that the Sec- available, the Secretary shall provide such Act. retary of Defense could determine that serv- recognition on the basis of applicable Social SEC. 204. PENSION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS COV- ice for the Armed Forces by organized groups Security Administration records submitted ERED BY MEDICAID PLANS FOR of civilians, or contractors, be considered for or by the individual, together with vali- SERVICES FURNISHED BY NURSING dated testimony given by the individual or FACILITIES. ‘‘active service’’ for benefits administered by Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States the Veterans Administration. the primary next of kin of the individual Code, is amended by striking ‘‘November 30, (8) Department of Defense Directive 1000.20 that the individual performed such service 2016’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2018’’. directed that the determination be made by during the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946. TITLE III—OTHER MATTERS the Secretary of the Air Force, and estab- lished the Civilian/Military Service Review (B) In the case of an individual who served SEC. 301. REVIEW OF OPERATION OF CERTAIN Board and Advisory Panel. on a coastwise merchant vessel seeking such SHIPS DURING THE VIETNAM ERA. (9) In 1987, three merchant mariners along recognition for whom the applicable Coast (a) REVIEW REQUIRED.—By not later than Guard shipping or discharge form, ship log- one year after the date of the enactment of with the AFL–CIO sued Edward C. Aldridge, book, merchant mariner’s document or Z- this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall re- Secretary of the Air Force, challenging the card, or other official employment record view the logs of each ship under the author- denial of their application for veterans sta- tus. In Schumacher v. Aldridge (665 F. Supp. 41 has been destroyed or otherwise become un- ity of the Secretary of the Navy that is (D.D.C. 1987)), the Court determined that available by reason of any action committed known to have operated in the waters near Secretary Aldridge had failed to ‘‘articulate by a person responsible for the control and Vietnam during the period beginning on Jan- clear and intelligible criteria for the admin- maintenance of such form, logbook, or uary 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, to de- istration’’ of the application approval proc- record, the Secretary shall accept other offi- termine— ess. cial documentation demonstrating that the (1) whether each such ship operated in the (10) During World War II, women were re- individual performed such service during pe- territorial waters of the Republic of Vietnam peatedly denied issuance of official docu- riod beginning on December 7, 1941, and end- during such period; and mentation affirming their merchant marine ing on December 31, 1946. (2) for each such ship that so operated— seaman status by the War Shipping Adminis- (C) For the purpose of determining whether (A) the date or dates when the ship so oper- tration. to recognize service allegedly performed dur- ated; and (11) Coast Guard Information Sheet #77 ing the period beginning on December 7, 1941, (B) the distance from the shore of the loca- (April 1992) identifies the following accept- and ending on December 31, 1946, the Sec- tion where the ship operated that was the able forms of documentation for eligibility retary shall recognize masters of seagoing closest proximity to shore. meeting the requirements set forth in the GI vessels or other officers in command of simi- (b) PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO THE SEC- Bill Improvement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95– larly organized groups as agents of the RETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.—Upon a de- termination that any such ship so operated, 202) and Veterans Programs Enhancement United States who were authorized to docu- the Secretary of Defense shall provide such Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–368): ment any individual for purposes of hiring determination, together with the informa- (A) Certificate of shipping and discharge the individual to perform service in the mer- tion described in subsection (a)(2) about the forms. chant marine or discharging an individual ship, to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (B) Continuous discharge books (ship’s from such service. (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.— deck or engine logbooks). (2) TREATMENT OF OTHER DOCUMENTATION.— The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall (C) Company letters showing vessel names Other documentation accepted by the Sec- make publicly available all unclassified in- and dates of voyages. retary of Homeland Security pursuant to formation provided to the Secretary under (12) Coast Guard Commandant Order of paragraph (1)(B) shall satisfy all require- subsection (b). March 20, 1944, relieved masters of tugs, ments for eligibility of service during the pe- SEC. 302. METHODS FOR VALIDATING CERTAIN towboats, and seagoing barges of the respon- riod beginning on December 7, 1941, and end- SERVICE CONSIDERED TO BE AC- sibility of submitting reports of seamen ing on December 31, 1946. TIVE SERVICE BY THE SECRETARY shipped or discharged on forms, meaning cer- (3) BENEFITS ALLOWED.— OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. tificates of shipping and discharge forms are (A) BURIAL BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY.—Service (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- not available to all eligible individuals seek- of an individual that is considered active lowing findings: ing to document their eligibility. duty pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be con- (1) The Merchant Marine Act, 1936 estab- (13) Coast Guard Information Sheet #77 sidered as active duty service with respect to lished the United States Maritime Commis- (April 1992) states that ‘‘deck logs were tra- providing burial benefits under chapters 23

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 and 24 of title 38, United States Code, to the Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- made lofty promises, and its efforts individual. tleman from Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) each have fallen short. This provision, au- (B) MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND DECORATIONS.— will control 20 minutes. thored by our majority whip, will An individual whose service is recognized as The Chair recognizes the gentleman verify progress every single step of the active duty pursuant to paragraph (1) may be awarded an appropriate medal, ribbon, or from Florida. way. other military decoration based on such GENERAL LEAVE Title II of the bill would extend and service. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, expand VA’s authority to use contract (C) STATUS OF VETERAN.—An individual I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- examinations during its disability ex- whose service is recognized as active duty bers may have 5 legislative days in amination process. VA’s use of con- pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be honored as which to revise and extend their re- tract providers serves two purposes. a veteran but shall not be entitled by reason marks and add any extraneous mate- First, because quality and timely of such recognized service to any benefit rial they may have on H.R. 2189. that is not described in this subsection. exams are an essential component of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (4) DETERMINATION OF COASTWISE MERCHANT the claims process, having additional SEAMAN.—The Secretary of Homeland Secu- objection to the request of the gen- providers to assist in the effort is crit- rity shall verify that an individual per- tleman from Florida? ical. Second, use of non-VA examiners formed service under honorable conditions There was no objection. frees up the time that VA medical pro- that satisfies the requirements of a coast- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, fessionals can spend treating veterans wise merchant seaman pursuant to this sec- I yield myself such time as I may con- at clinics and hospitals. tion without regard to the sex, age, or dis- sume. ability of the individual during the period in Mr. Speaker, one of the most chal- Finally, title III would require the which the individual served as such a coast- lenging issues facing the Department Secretary of Defense to catalog all wise merchant seaman. of Veterans Affairs and the veterans it Vietnam-era ships as serving in either (5) DEFINITION OF PRIMARY NEXT OF KIN.—In ‘‘blue’’ or ‘‘brown’’ water for purposes this section, the term ‘‘primary next of kin’’ serves is the huge disability backlog. According to last week’s backlog re- of awarding service-connection on a with respect to an individual seeking rec- presumptive basis to veterans poten- ognition for service under this section means port, there were 717,000 claims for dis- the closest living relative of the individual ability compensation waiting for a de- tially exposed to agent orange. Cur- who was alive during the period of such serv- cision, and almost 412,000, or 57 per- rently, only veterans serving in the in- ice. cent, of those claims were above the land waterways, or ‘‘brown’’ waters, of (6) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall Secretary’s stated processing goal of Vietnam are eligible for compensation take effect 90 days after the date of the en- 125 days. In short, 57 percent of VA’s on a presumptive basis. The problem is actment of this Act. claims work is currently backlogged. that some vessels which served offshore SEC. 303. DESIGNATION OF AMERICAN WORLD Although I am glad we have seen some in the ‘‘blue’’ waters of Vietnam sent WAR II CITIES. smaller vessels ashore. Without an ac- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- progress of late, a 57 percent backlog is erans Affairs shall designate at least one not acceptable. If we are going to reach curate cataloging of these visits, com- city in the United States each year as an the Secretary’s goal of ending the pensation may unfairly be denied to de- ‘‘American World War II City’’. backlog by 2015, we will all need a fo- serving veterans. This provision will (b) CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION.—After the cused effort, and the provisions of this assist VA in making accurate decisions designation made under subsection (c), the in this sensitive area. Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- bill will help achieve that goal. retary of Defense, shall make each designa- H.R. 2189, as amended, reflects the Enactment of H.R. 2189 will not com- tion under subsection (a) based on the fol- committee’s bipartisan efforts to bring pletely solve the claims backlog, but I lowing criteria: additional transparency to this very do think it is a good step in the right (1) Contributions by a city to the war ef- troubling and decades-old problem. I direction. I thank the subcommittee fort during World War II, including those re- know that other Members are here to chairman, Mr. RUNYAN, and his ranking lated to defense manufacturing, bond drives, provide a brief description of the bill member, Ms. TITUS, for their hard work service in the Armed Forces, and the pres- in moving the bill through the sub- ence of military facilities within the city. that they have sponsored, or those who (2) Efforts by a city to preserve the history have worked closely on the legislation, committee as well. Everybody on the of the city’s contributions during World War but I want to highlight some of the key committee worked together to bring II, including through the establishment of provisions. this piece of legislation to the floor to- preservation organizations or museums, res- Title I would establish a commission night. toration of World War II facilities, and rec- or a task force to evaluate the backlog I reserve the balance of my time. ognition of World War II veterans. of disability claims and the appeals Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in (c) FIRST AMERICAN WORLD WAR II CITY.— process related to those claims. Time The city of Wilmington, North Carolina, is support of H.R. 2189, as amended, and I is of the essence, so the commission designated as an ‘‘American World War II yield myself such time as I may con- would be required to submit a series of City’’. sume. SEC. 304. OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY. interim reports to Congress and a final (a) TWO MINUTES OF SILENCE.—Chapter 1 of report to the President and to the Con- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2189, as amended, title 36, United States Code, is amended by gress 180 days after the commission’s is a bipartisan omnibus bill addressing adding at the end the following new section: first meeting. The purpose of the task veterans’ disability benefits and com- ‘‘§ 145. Veterans Day force is very simple: we need the best pensation. This bill includes provisions ‘‘The President shall issue each year a and the brightest minds to put forward from nine other measures. These bills proclamation calling on the people of the workable solutions that can be imple- are part of the slate of commonsense United States to observe two minutes of si- mented immediately. Even though VA legislation introduced in May of this lence on Veterans Day in honor of the serv- year. It provides the Department of ice and sacrifice of veterans throughout the has made recent progress, it is still well short of its own goals. We must Veterans Affairs with additional tools history of the Nation, beginning at— and reforms to assist in eliminating ‘‘(1) 3:11 p.m. Atlantic standard time; not take our foot off the gas when it ‘‘(2) 2:11 p.m. eastern standard time; comes to ending the backlog once and the backlog. ‘‘(3) 1:11 p.m. central standard time; for all, and ideas coming from this fo- Included are provisions from H.R. ‘‘(4) 12:11 p.m. mountain standard time; cused task force will assist in that ef- 2086, the Pay As You Rate Act, intro- ‘‘(5) 11:11 a.m. Pacific standard time; fort. duced by the Disability Assistance and ‘‘(6) 10:11 a.m. Alaska standard time; and Title I of the bill would also direct Memorial Affairs Subcommittee rank- ‘‘(7) 9:11 a.m. Hawaii-Aleutian standard VA to provide a supplemental report to ing member, Representative TITUS of time.’’. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of its strategic plan to eliminate the com- Nevada; H.R. 1809, the Faster Filing sections for chapter 1 of title 36, United pensation claims backlog within 60 Act, introduced by Representative States Code, is amended by adding at the end days of enactment and every 120 days O’ROURKE from Texas; H.R. 1623, the the following new item: thereafter until May 25, 2015. The pur- Claims Efficiency Through Information ‘‘145. Veterans Day.’’. pose of this provision is to hold VA ac- Act, introduced by Representative The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- countable for the full execution of its NEGRETE MCLEOD of California; H.R. ant to the rule, the gentleman from own strategic plan. Too often, VA has 1759, introduced by Representative

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6791 RUIZ of California; H.R. 1805, the Vet- With the passage of this bill, this dicated, providing tens of thousands of erans Claims Efficiency Through Auto- successful program allowing physicians veterans and their families much-need- mation Act, introduced by Representa- outside the VA to conduct contract ex- ed financial support while the VA con- tive KUSTER of New Hampshire; H.R. aminations would continue for an addi- tinues to work on the more complex as- 1824, the VA Regional Office Account- tional 3 years, until 2016. This would pects of their claims. ability Act, introduced by Representa- allow VA to more quickly evaluate vet- I thank Chairman MILLER, Ranking tive MENG of New York; H.R. 1521, the erans’ disabilities and facilitate Member MICHAUD, and Chairman RUN- Disabled Veterans Red Tape Reduction quicker access to the care they need. YAN for including my provision and Act, introduced by Representative Second, this bill would also extend li- other Democratic bills in this legisla- SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York; cense portability to contract examina- tion. H.R. 864, which will designate at least tion providers, meaning that physi- Collectively, the legislation before us one city in the United States each year cians with an active State license may today should assist VA in its continued as an ‘‘American World War II City,’’ provide C&P exams in other States be- effort to transform the claims process introduced by Representative MCIN- cause they are working on behalf of the from mountains of paper to a more effi- TYRE of North Carolina; and H.R. 1288, Federal Government. Although the VA cient, effective electronic system. In the World War II Merchant Mariner and DOD already provide license port- just the past few months, the VA has Service Act, introduced by Representa- ability for physicians working directly made great strides in serving our Na- tive BUTTERFIELD of North Carolina. for them, this authority is not ex- tion’s heroes by reducing the benefits Collectively, H.R. 2189, as amended, tended to contract examination pro- backlog. The VA has set ambitious gives VA real, useful tools they can viders. This provision is designed to fa- goals, and Congress should work to begin using now. These tools will assist cilitate the C&P examination process support those efforts. More needs to be the Department of Veterans Affairs in by allowing contract physicians the done, and it needs to be done quickly making significant progress on its goal flexibility to travel and assist in areas to ensure that veterans receive the of eliminating the backlog by 2015. that are experiencing lengthy delays in benefits they have earned in a timely The legislation will require VA to scheduling examinations. fashion. pay veterans more quickly. It will pro- Finally, this piece of legislation I am also pleased to have worked vide them with information that may would also expand the number of VA with Chairman MILLER on some of the lead to veterans receiving a quicker de- regional offices that would utilize con- task force provisions of this legisla- cision on their claims. It will formu- tract examinations from 10 to 15. These tion. The provision that I added at the late a task force to attack the growing medical examinations are a key com- full committee markup would improve appeals backlog, and it will require the ponent of the disability claims process. the proposed task force by including a VA to start tracking information that By expanding the authority and scope subcommittee to look at the appeals will help them better understand the of the contract examinations process, process. While the VA is making sig- claims inventory. veterans would receive the necessary nificant progress in reducing the back- I want to thank my colleagues on medical evidence for their claim in a both sides of the aisle for their bipar- log, it is important that we are not cre- tisan effort to create a smart, prag- timely manner. ating a new backlog of appeals in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The matic solution. Together we will help years to come. This subcommittee time of the gentleman has expired. VA provide better benefits and services would be charged with making rec- Mr. MILLER of Florida. I yield an to our veterans. I also want to thank ommendations aimed at preventing additional 30 seconds to the gentleman. the staff on both sides of the aisle for that future backlog of appeals. Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank their work on this legislation. I urge So I thank you, and I support the the chairman. my colleagues to support H.R. 2189, as bill. This would reduce overall claim de- amended. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. velopment and processing time, result- I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ing in the faster issuance of a final de- from Florida (Mr. ROONEY). cision for the claim. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman b 1645 from New Jersey (Mr. RUNYAN), who I support H.R. 2189, as amended to in- Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise chairs the Subcommittee on Disability clude my provision, and encourage all today in support of the Veterans Pen- Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Members to support this important bill Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank for veterans. sion Protection Act as part of this im- portant legislation. Chairman MILLER for yielding to me. Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 As chairman of the House Veterans’ minutes to the gentlewoman from Ne- Last year, veterans groups came to Subcommittee on Disability Assistance vada (Ms. TITUS). my office with a problem called ‘‘pen- and Memorial Affairs, I am keenly Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. sion poaching’’ that targets retired aware that one of the most critical MICHAUD for yielding to me. veterans. Currently, the VA only con- issues impacting our Nation’s veterans As ranking member of the Sub- siders income at the time a veteran ap- is the severe veterans’ claims backlog. committee on Disability Assistance plies for benefits, meaning it can’t de- Recently, the Department of Vet- and Memorial Affairs, I strongly sup- termine if an applicant has diverted as- erans Affairs reported it had a backlog port the bill before us, the omnibus sets to qualify for benefits. of more than 400,000 veterans’ benefits bill, H.R. 2189. Under this scam, unethical financial claims as the fiscal year ended in Sep- This legislation includes my bill, advisers and firms prey on elderly vet- tember. This is simply unacceptable. H.R. 2086, the Pay As You Rate Act, erans by promising to help them qual- To help speed up the veterans’ claims which would require the VA to pay ify for VA pension benefits if they di- process, we must look at every phase of benefits to veterans as individual com- vert their assets into trusts or annu- that process. ponents of their claims are reviewed ities and charge excessive fees for their One of the first steps in this process rather than at the completion of the services. GAO has identified this fraud is the medical exam to determine ben- entire claim. as a major weakness in the VA pension efit eligibility. That is why earlier this Currently, veterans typically receive program, leaving taxpayers and retired year I introduced H.R. 2423, the Dis- payments when all medical conditions veterans on the hook. abled Veterans’ Access to Medical within a claim are fully adjudicated. My bill imposes a 36-month look- Exams Improvement Act, provisions of Veterans returning from Iraq and Af- back period that would track veterans’ which are now contained within sec- ghanistan average 8.5 components in incomes to determine if they are truly tion 201 of H.R. 2189. This section would their claims. While some of these are eligible. This will discourage financial extend the authority of the Secretary very complex and time-consuming, predators from duping elderly veterans, of Veterans Affairs to enter into con- other components are simpler. help reduce the claims backlog, and en- tracts with private physicians to con- The Pay As You Rate Act will re- sure that low-income individuals for duct veterans’ medical disability eval- quire the VA to pay veterans as indi- whom the program was intended are uations. vidual medical conditions are adju- not robbed of their benefits.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6792 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 I want to thank Congressmen SCHRA- the VA operate more efficiently and ef- of Defense to the Veterans Administra- DER, BILIRAKIS, and BARBER for their fectively. tion. I look forward to continuing to work on this bill, and especially Chair- Fortunately for our veterans, this de- work with my colleagues on both sides man MILLER for including it as part of sire to help goes beyond the Veterans’ of the aisle to ensure effective and this package to improve services for Affairs Committee and is present in the timely collaboration between the two our Nation’s veterans. entire House of Representatives. Ear- departments and to eliminate this Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 lier this year, I, along with 150 Mem- claims backlog once and for all. minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- bers of the House, sent a letter to the Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, fornia (Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD). President urging his immediate action I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. Mr. Speak- to reduce this backlog. Kinderhook, New York (Mr. GIBSON). er, I rise to support H.R. 2189, which in- Today, the House will have another Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, as I rise in cludes provisions from the VA Claims opportunity to show its unity for vet- support of the bill, I thank the chair- Efficiency Through Information Act of erans in passing H.R. 2189. This bill will man, the ranking member, and all the 2013, which I introduced in April, that aid the VA by establishing a task force members of the committee and the will require VA to track the time spent to evaluate the backlog of veterans’ staff for their work. evaluating each medical condition in a disability claims, ensuring the VA will Our veterans deserve our very best disability compensation claim. VA find innovative ways to reduce the effort, and it is simply taking too long would have to report the number of backlog. to process these claims. We have got to completed claims by region and by Currently, there are over 400,000 do better. I believe this bill will take a medical condition for the current and claims that have been waiting for over step in the right direction. preceding month and year. 125 days to process. I also appreciate the leadership of As Veterans Day approaches, we The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this committee including one of my should remember veterans who are time of the gentleman has expired. bills along with this bill. struggling to find work while living Mr. MILLER of Florida. I yield the Since arriving here, I have been with service-connected disabilities. VA gentleman an additional 30 seconds. working on supporting our Vietnam Mr. COFFMAN. Although the VA has compensation is needed so veterans can veterans who have been exposed to made some progress recently, the pace support themselves and avoid home- agent orange. The chairman mentioned is still too slow for many of our vet- lessness. that if you served on the ground or in erans waiting for their claims to be The VA’s legacy paper system has the river in the Navy, you get pre- processed. made it difficult to process claims of sumed coverage; but if you served just As a Marine Corps combat veteran, I older veterans who need additional offshore, you don’t get that presumed am proud to join my colleagues on the compensation later in life. Claims of coverage. I believe that needs to House Veterans’ Affairs Committee to younger veterans can also take longer change. to process because they have multiple urge the passage of H.R. 2189. There are I have the bill to do that. Until the medical conditions. nearly 400,000 veterans in Colorado, and time of such policy change, I believe The claims backlog is a serious prob- these men and women need Washington the DOD and VA need to be better or- lem for the VA and the U.S. Depart- to step up and help the VA to reduce ganized so that we can work this out ment of Veterans Affairs. Since July, the backlog. on a case-by-case basis, which is what the Los Angeles regional office has re- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 we are doing right now. The leadership duced the average time to process minutes to the gentlewoman from New was kind enough to include that bill in claims from 600 days to 400 days. The Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER). this effort. I think we are going to VA still has a long way to go to meet Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I thank make a positive difference. its own goal of 125 days, and the back- Mr. MICHAUD and our chair. I do want to give a shout-out to a log will not end overnight and may As a member of the Veterans’ Affairs couple of ladies in upstate New York even go up as more men and women Committee, I was proud that we making a difference, Carol Olszanecki apply for benefits. worked together to draft this bipar- No one is looking at directing blame tisan legislative package to help get and Susie Belanger, for the work that but, instead, searching for a way to veterans’ claims settled faster and they have done on this, and we are work together, and Congress and the more efficiently. going to continue to work it together. VA must be willing to explore new Today, I am happy to join my col- I urge support of this bill. methods for delivering services to vet- leagues from both sides of the aisle in Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, at this erans in the 21st century for the grow- passing this package, which includes time I yield 2 minutes to the gen- ing veteran population. my bill, the Veterans Claims Efficiency tleman from Texas (Mr. O’ROURKE). I thank Mr. MILLER for allowing my Through Automation Act. This com- Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise bill to be included in his. monsense legislation will push the VA in strong support of this legislation, Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, to focus on the greater use of automa- which will help us to reduce the unac- I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman tion to boost efficiency and settle ceptably long wait times for our vet- from Colorado (Mr. COFFMAN), the claims faster. erans who are waiting to hear back on chairman of the Subcommittee on As our servicemembers and veterans service-connected disability claims. Oversight and Investigations. transition back to civilian life, it is In El Paso, Texas, I have the honor of Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would imperative that the VA and the DOD representing almost 80,000 veterans. like to thank Chairman MILLER and continue to collaborate on improving Right now, their average wait time out Ranking Member MICHAUD for their the delivery of care, eliminating the of the Waco regional office is nearly 460 leadership on the committee and their claims backlog, and mitigating the im- days to hear back on a service-con- commitment to maintaining strong pact of sequestration. nected disability claim. I visited that oversight over the VA and their goal to It is simply unacceptable that so office not too long ago and witnessed reduce the backlog. many of our heroic veterans are unable people carrying around the claims files During my time on the House Vet- to get timely access to the care and for single veterans in hand trucks with erans’ Affairs Committee, I have en- services that they have earned. This the files and the paperwork measuring joyed the strong bipartisanship and the bill is an important step toward ad- 3 to 4 feet in some cases. committee’s dedication to get results dressing this problem, and I will keep That is why, along with PAUL COOK, I for our veterans. Whether it is between fighting to end the backlog until the introduced bipartisan legislation ear- Ranking Member KIRKPATRICK and me job is done. lier this year to work with no cost to on the Oversight Committee or Chair- We owe it to our men and women in reduce that wait time by informing man MILLER and Ranking Member uniform, to our veterans, and to our veterans of the average wait time to MICHAUD on the full committee, we all military families to do all that we can file a disability claim amongst all share the same desire to help our vet- to ensure that their benefits and other available methods. From the slowest, erans and do everything we can to help services transfer from the Department which is an incomplete paper-based

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After I want to thank Chairman MILLER to support H.R. 2189, as amended. all, they have sacrificed their health, and Ranking Member MICHAUD for in- Once again, I want to thank Chair- their security, and their safety for cluding the text of my bill into the man MILLER and his staff for working ours. We need to meet our end of the text of H.R. 2189. Particularly, I want very diligently on this piece of legisla- obligation. to thank Daniel and Michael Bendetson tion, along with my staff on the minor- I want to thank Chairman MILLER and their father, Dr. Peter Bendetson. ity side, and for bringing this forward. and Ranking Member MICHAUD. I also As a family, they have worked relent- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance want to thank Mr. BROUN from the lessly to bring the moment-of-silence of my time. committee staff and Erin Snow from provision to fruition, and I am honored Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, my legislative team for helping to to present this proposal today on their H.R. 2189 is a strong step forward in write the legislation. And I encourage behalf in this 113th Congress. helping to resolve the severe backlog of all of my colleagues in the House to Again, I am thankful to Mr. MICHAUD disability claims that exist today at pass this without delay. and to Chairman MILLER for enabling the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this provision to come to a vote today, I thank all the members of our com- it is my honor to yield 1 minute to the and I urge my colleagues to support mittee for their bipartisan work on gentleman from the 12th District of H.R. 2189. It is a very timely bill. With this bill, and I urge my colleagues to Pennsylvania (Mr. ROTHFUS). hundreds of thousands of returning vet- join us in passing H.R. 2189, as amend- Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in erans from Iraq and Afghanistan and ed. strong support of H.R. 2189. This legis- with over 700,000 veterans waiting for Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance lation is an important step forward in disability determinations, it is a very of my time. addressing and resolving the VA’s dis- important bill. Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ability claims backlog. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, rise today in support of H.R. 2189, legislation We owe our veterans a debt of grati- I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman to establish a commission to evaluate the tude that can never be repaid. Unfortu- from California (Mr. MCCARTHY), the backlog of disability claims at the Department nately, veterans in western Pennsyl- majority whip, who has been a strong of Veterans Affairs. vania and around the Nation are forced supporter of veterans issues in this leg- Although the VA has made important to endure excessive wait times for their islative body. progress on reducing the backlog over the disability claims to be processed. That past several months, it still fell nearly 100,000 b 1700 is unacceptable, and our veterans de- claims short of its Fiscal Year 2013 processing serve better. Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Mr. goal. As of October 19th, more than 400,000 Finding ways to better serve our vet- Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. disability claims remain backlogged at the VA. erans is one of my top priorities in 2189, legislation that will provide real This problem persists despite the fact that Congress. The legislation we are con- relief to hundreds of thousands of our Congress has given the VA every resource sidering today increases reporting and Nation’s veterans. that they have asked for to end this problem. oversight, improves coordination be- I first want to thank Chairman MIL- We must remain committed to a goal of com- tween the VA and other Federal agen- LER because this bill includes the pro- pletely eliminating this backlog. cies, provides more training for VA visions that are a result of the GAO Our veterans deserve timely processing of claims processors, and establishes a audit that Chairman MILLER and I re- claims so that they can get the care and com- task force to look for other ways to ad- quested on the Department of Veterans pensation that they so deserve. The legislation dress the backlog. Together these ac- Affairs due to the numerous com- before us today will get us closer to that goal tions will bring transparency and ac- plaints from veterans in all of our dis- by establishing a task force to evaluate the countability to the VA all in an effort tricts who had to wait months and, of- backlog and appeals process of claims. Fur- to improve customer service to our vet- tentimes, years for benefits. The audit thermore, H.R. 2189 directs the commission to erans and their families. confirmed these veterans’ worst com- analyze potential improvements to the current I thank House Veterans’ Affairs Com- plaints about the severity of the claims system and solutions to solve the problem and mittee Chairman JEFF MILLER, Rank- and the backlog. in turn requires the VA to implement appro- ing Member MICHAUD, and Majority The GAO identified the Los Angeles priate solutions. Whip KEVIN MCCARTHY for their leader- regional office, which serves many of Our brave men and women in uniform put ship; and I look forward to continuing my local veterans in my home district, their lives on the line to protect our freedoms, to work with them to find ways to bet- as one of the worst in the country. Ac- and we must do everything in our power to ter serve our veterans. cording to the current data, 61 percent demonstrate our gratitude for their dedication Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 of the over 16,000 claims are still back- and sacrifice. A first step in that process is en- minutes to the gentleman from Massa- logged. suring that our veterans are not forced to wait chusetts (Mr. LYNCH). Recent data from the VA shows that hundreds of days simply to have their dis- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I want to the Department processed 100,000 less ability claims processed. thank the ranking member for yielding claims than they planned for fiscal Mr. Speaker, we owe our veterans efficient me time, and I also want to thank year 2013. Clearly, the VA is unable to and effective care. I urge my colleagues to Chairman MILLER for his hard work on implement needed reforms themselves. join me in supporting H.R. 2189 so that we this bill. This legislation today addresses the can find a solution to ending the backlog once Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. backlog problems in the VA by focus- and for all. 2189. This legislation takes important ing on streamlining required paper- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The steps to address the deplorable dis- work and communications between question is on the motion offered by ability claims backlog at the Veterans Federal agencies and ensuring contin- the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- Affairs Administration. ued and, if needed, relentless congres- LER) that the House suspend the rules It does so by establishing a special sional oversight of the administra- and pass the bill, H.R. 2189, as amend- task force to evaluate the full extent of tion’s timeline to clear the compensa- ed. the backlog and, more importantly, to tion claims backlog. The question was taken. determine solutions to eliminate the When called to serve the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the backlog. We all agree our veterans de- States of America, our Nation’s vet- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being serve better. erans have answered. It is time Con- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. It is in this same spirit that I intro- gress and the Department of Veterans Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, on that duced H.R. 2185, Veterans Day Moment Affairs answer their call as well. I demand the yeas and nays.

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Pursu- mined by reference to the latest statement Secretary for the operations of, the Veterans ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- Economic Opportunity Administration. ‘‘(c) VACANCIES.—(1) Whenever a vacancy in ceedings on this motion will be post- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the position of Under Secretary for Veterans poned. the House Budget Committee, provided that Economic Opportunity occurs or is antici- f such statement has been submitted prior to pated, the Secretary shall establish a com- the vote on passage. mission to recommend individuals to the VETERANS ECONOMIC President for appointment to the position. OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2013 SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS ECO- ‘‘(2) A commission established under this NOMIC OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTRA- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, TION OF DEPARTMENT OF VET- subsection shall be composed of the fol- ERANS AFFAIRS. lowing members appointed by the Secretary: I move to suspend the rules and pass ‘‘(A) Three persons representing education the bill (H.R. 2481) to amend title 38, (a) ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTRA- TION.— and training, vocational rehabilitation, em- United States Code, to codify and im- (1) IN GENERAL.—Part V is amended by add- ployment, real estate, mortgage finance and prove the election requirements for the ing at the end the following new chapter: related industries, and survivor benefits ac- receipt of educational assistance under tivities affected by the Veterans Economic ‘‘CHAPTER 80—VETERANS ECONOMIC Opportunity Administration. the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTRATION program of the Department of Veterans ‘‘(B) Two persons representing veterans ‘‘8001. Organization of Administration. served by the Veterans Economic Oppor- Affairs, as amended. ‘‘8002. Functions of Administration. tunity Administration. The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘§ 8001. Organization of Administration ‘‘(C) Two persons who have experience in The text of the bill is as follows: the management of private sector benefits ‘‘(a) VETERANS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AD- H.R. 2481 programs of similar content and scope to the MINISTRATION.—There is in the Department economic opportunity programs of the De- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Economic Op- partment. resentatives of the United States of America in portunity Administration. The primary func- ‘‘(D) The Deputy Secretary of Veterans Af- Congress assembled, tion of the Veterans Economic Opportunity fairs. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Administration is the administration of the ‘‘(E) The chairman of the Veterans’ Advi- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as programs of the Department which provide sory Committee on Education formed under the ‘‘Veterans Economic Opportunity Act of assistance related to economic opportunity section 3692 of this title. to veterans and their dependents and sur- 2013’’. ‘‘(F) One person who has held the position (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- vivors. of Under Secretary for Veterans Economic tents for this Act is as follows: ‘‘(b) UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC OP- Opportunity, if the Secretary determines Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. PORTUNITY.—The Veterans Economic Oppor- that it is desirable for such person to be a Sec. 2. References to title 38, United States tunity Administration is under the Under member of the commission. Code. Secretary for Veterans Economic Oppor- ‘‘(3) A commission established under this Sec. 3. Scoring of budgetary effects. tunity, who is directly responsible to the subsection shall recommend at least three Sec. 4. Establishment of Veterans Economic Secretary for the operations of the Adminis- individuals for appointment to the position Opportunity Administration of tration. of Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Department of Veterans Af- ‘‘§ 8002. Functions of Administration Opportunity. The commission shall submit fairs. ‘‘The Veterans Economic Opportunity Ad- all recommendations to the Secretary. The Sec. 5. Under Secretary for Veterans Eco- ministration is responsible for the adminis- Secretary shall forward the recommenda- nomic Opportunity. tration of the following programs of the De- tions to the President and the Committees Sec. 6. Five-year extension of homeless vet- partment: on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House erans reintegration programs. ‘‘(1) Vocational rehabilitation and employ- of Representatives with any comments the Secretary considers appropriate. Thereafter, Sec. 7. Entitlement of children of certain de- ment programs. the President may request the commission ceased veterans to educational ‘‘(2) Educational assistance programs. to recommend additional individuals for ap- assistance under the Post-9/11 ‘‘(3) Veterans’ housing loan and related pointment. Educational Assistance Pro- programs. gram of the Department of Vet- ‘‘(4) The Assistant Secretary or Deputy As- ‘‘(4) The veterans small business program sistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs who erans Affairs. under section 8127 of this title.’’. Sec. 8. Recodification and improvement of performs personnel management and labor (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—The tables of election process for Post-9/11 relations functions shall serve as the execu- chapters at the beginning of title 38, United tive secretary of a commission established Educational Assistance Pro- States Code, and of part V of title 38, United gram. under this subsection. States Code, are each amended by inserting ‘‘(d) QUALIFICATIONS OF RECOMMENDED INDI- Sec. 9. Centralized reporting of veteran en- after the item relating to chapter 79 the fol- VIDUALS.—Each individual recommended to rollment by certain groups, dis- lowing new item: the President by the commission for appoint- tricts, and consortiums of edu- ‘‘80. Veterans Economic Opportunity ment to the position of Under Secretary for cational institutions. Veterans Economic Opportunity shall be an Sec. 10. Extension of loan guaranty fee for Administration ...... 8001’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Chapter 80 of title 38, individual who has held a senior level posi- certain subsequent loans. tion in the private sector with responsibil- Sec. 11. Mortgage protection for members of United States Code, as added by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2014. ities relating to at least one of the following: the Armed Forces, surviving ‘‘(1) Education policy. spouses, and certain veterans. SEC. 5. UNDER SECRETARY FOR VETERANS ECO- NOMIC OPPORTUNITY. ‘‘(2) Vocational rehabilitation. Sec. 12. Treatment of relocation for active ‘‘(3) Employment. (a) UNDER SECRETARY.— duty for purposes of mortgage ‘‘(4) Home loan finance. (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 3 is amended by refinancing. ‘‘(5) Small business development.’’. inserting after section 306 the following new Sec. 13. Requirements for lending institu- (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of section: tions that are creditors for obli- sections at the beginning of such chapter is gations and liabilities covered ‘‘§ 306A. Under Secretary for Veterans Eco- amended by inserting after the item relating by the Servicemembers Civil nomic Opportunity to section 306 the following new item: Relief Act. ‘‘(a) UNDER SECRETARY.—There is in the ‘‘306A. Under Secretary for Veterans Eco- Sec. 14. Protection of child custody arrange- Department an Under Secretary for Veterans nomic Opportunity.’’. ments for parents who are Economic Opportunity, who is appointed by (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Title 38, members of the Armed Forces. the President, by and with the advice and United States Code, is further amended— SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary (1) in section 306(c)(2), by striking subpara- STATES CODE. for Veterans Economic Opportunity shall be graphs (A) and (E) and redesignating sub- Except as otherwise expressly provided, appointed without regard to political affili- paragraphs (B), (C), (D), and (F), as subpara- whenever in this Act an amendment or re- ation or activity and solely on the basis of graphs (A) through (D), respectively; peal is expressed in terms of an amendment demonstrated ability in— (2) in section 317(d), by inserting after to , or repeal of, a section or other provision, ‘‘(1) information technology; and ‘‘Under Secretary for Benefits,’’ the fol- the reference shall be considered to be made ‘‘(2) the administration of programs within lowing: ‘‘the Under Secretary for Veterans to a section or other provision of title 38 , the Veterans Economic Opportunity Admin- Economic Opportunity,’’; United States Code. istration or programs of similar content and (3) in section 318(d)(2), by inserting after SEC. 3. SCORING OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. scope. ‘‘Under Secretary for Benefits,’’ the fol- The budgetary effects of this Act, for the ‘‘(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Under Sec- lowing: ‘‘the Under Secretary for Veterans purpose of complying with the Statutory retary for Veterans Economic Opportunity is Economic Opportunity,’’;

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Election to receive educational assist- ter 30 this title, or educational assistance ‘‘Health and the Under Secretary for Bene- ance under chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10, as fits’’ and inserting ‘‘Health, the Under Sec- ‘‘(a) INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO ELECT PAR- applicable. retary for Benefits, and the Under Secretary TICIPATION IN POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- ‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON ENTITLEMENT FOR CER- for Veterans Economic Opportunity’’; ANCE.—An individual may elect to receive TAIN INDIVIDUALS.—In the case of an indi- (5) in section 541(a)(2)(B), by striking educational assistance under this chapter if vidual making an election under subsection ‘‘Health and the Under Secretary for Bene- such individual— (a) who is described by paragraph (1)(A) of fits’’ and inserting ‘‘Health, the Under Sec- ‘‘(1) as of August 1, 2009— that subsection, the number of months of en- retary for Benefits, and the Under Secretary ‘‘(A) is entitled to basic educational assist- titlement of the individual to educational for Veterans Economic Opportunity’’; ance under chapter 30 of the title and has assistance under this chapter 33 shall be the (6) in section 542(a)(2)(B)(iii), by striking used, but retains unused, entitlement under number of months equal to— ‘‘Health and the Under Secretary for Bene- that chapter; ‘‘(A) the number of months of unused enti- fits’’ and inserting ‘‘Health, the Under Sec- ‘‘(B) is entitled to educational assistance tlement of the individual under chapter 30 of retary for Benefits, and the Under Secretary under chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10 and this title, as of the date of the election, plus for Veterans Economic Opportunity’’; has used, but retains unused, entitlement ‘‘(B) the number of months, if any, of enti- (7) in section 544(a)(2)(B)(vi), by striking under the applicable chapter; tlement revoked by the individual under sub- section (c)(1). ‘‘Health and the Under Secretary for Bene- ‘‘(C) is entitled to basic educational assist- ‘‘(e) CONTINUING ENTITLEMENT TO EDU- fits’’ and inserting ‘‘Health, the Under Sec- ance under chapter 30 of this title but has CATIONAL ASSISTANCE NOT AVAILABLE UNDER retary for Benefits, and the Under Secretary not used any entitlement under that chap- 9/11 ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.— for Veterans Economic Opportunity’’; ter; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the event educational (8) in section 709(c)(2)(A), by inserting after ‘‘(D) is entitled to educational assistance ‘‘Under Secretary for Benefits,’’ the fol- assistance to which an individual making an under chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10 but election under subsection (a) would be enti- lowing: ‘‘the Under Secretary for Veterans has not used any entitlement under such Economic Opportunity,’’. tled under chapter 30 of this title, or chapter chapter; 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10, as applicable, is (9) in section 7701(a), by inserting after ‘‘(E) is a member of the Armed Forces who ‘‘assistance’’ the following: ‘‘, other than as- not authorized to be available to the indi- is eligible for receipt of basic educational as- vidual under the provisions of this chapter sistance related to economic opportunity,’’; sistance under chapter 30 this title and is the individual shall remain entitled to such and making contributions toward such assist- educational assistance in accordance with (10) in section 7703, by striking paragraphs ance under section 3011(b) or 3012(c) of this the provisions of the applicable chapter. (2) and (3) and redesignating paragraphs (4) title; or ‘‘(2) CHARGE FOR USE OF ENTITLEMENT.—The and (5) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respec- ‘‘(F) is a member of the Armed Forces who utilization by an individual of entitlement tively. is not entitled to basic educational assist- under paragraph (1) shall be chargeable (c) FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.—For fiscal ance under chapter 30 of this title by reason years 2014 and 2015, the aggregate number of against the entitlement of the individual to of an election under section 3011(c)(1) or educational assistance under this chapter at full-time equivalent employees authorized 3012(d)(1) of this title; and for the Veterans Benefit Administration and the rate of one month of entitlement under ‘‘(2) as of the date of the individual’s elec- this chapter for each month of entitlement the Veterans Economic Opportunity Admin- tion under this paragraph, meets the require- istration, as established under chapter 80 of utilized by the individual under paragraph ments for entitlement to educational assist- (1) (as determined as if such entitlement title 38, United States Code, as added by sec- ance under this chapter. tion 2, may not exceed 20,851. were utilized under the provisions of chapter ‘‘(b) CESSATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 306A of title 30 of this title, or chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of GI BILL.—Effective as of the first month be- 38, United States Code, as added by sub- title 10, as applicable). ginning on or after the date of an election section (a), and the amendments made by ‘‘(f) ADDITIONAL POST-9/11 ASSISTANCE FOR this section, shall take effect on October 1, under subsection (a) of an individual de- MEMBERS HAVING MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO- 2014. scribed by paragraph (1)(E) of that sub- WARD GI BILL.— section, the obligation of the individual to ‘‘(1) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.—In the case SEC. 6. FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PRO- make contributions under section 3011(b) or of an individual making an election under GRAMS. 3012(c) of this title, as applicable, shall cease, subsection (a) who is described by subpara- Section 2021(e)(F) of title 38, United States and the requirements of such section shall be graph (A), (C), or (E) of paragraph (1) of that Code, is amended by striking ‘‘2013’’ and in- deemed to be no longer applicable to the in- subsection, the amount of educational assist- serting ‘‘2018’’. dividual. ance payable to the individual under this SEC. 7. ENTITLEMENT OF CHILDREN OF CERTAIN ‘‘(c) REVOCATION OF REMAINING TRANS- chapter 33 as a monthly stipend payable DECEASED VETERANS TO EDU- FERRED ENTITLEMENT.— under paragraph (1)(B) of section 3313(c) of CATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE ‘‘(1) ELECTION TO REVOKE.—If, on the date this title, or under paragraphs (2) through (7) POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- an individual described in paragraph (1)(A) of that section (as applicable), shall be the ANCE PROGRAM OF THE DEPART- or (1)(C) of subsection (a) makes an election amount otherwise payable as a monthly sti- MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. under that subsection, a transfer of the enti- pend under the applicable paragraph in- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3311(b)(9) is tlement of the individual to basic edu- creased by the amount equal to— amended— cational assistance under section 3020 of this ‘‘(A) the total amount of contributions to- (1) by striking ‘‘2001, dies in line of duty title is in effect and a number of months of ward basic educational assistance made by while serving on active duty as a member of the entitlement so transferred remain unuti- the individual under section 3011(b) or 3012(c) the Armed Forces.’’ and inserting ‘‘2001—’’; lized, the individual may elect to revoke all of this title, as of the date of the election, and or a portion of the entitlement so trans- multiplied by (2) by adding at the end the following new ferred that remains unutilized. ‘‘(B) the fraction— subparagraphs: ‘‘(2) AVAILABILITY OF REVOKED ENTITLE- ‘‘(i) the numerator of which is— ‘‘(A) dies in line of duty while serving on MENT.—Any entitlement revoked by an indi- ‘‘(I) the number of months of entitlement active duty as a member of the Armed vidual under this paragraph shall no longer to basic educational assistance under chap- Forces; or be available to the dependent to whom trans- ter 30 of this title remaining to the indi- ‘‘(B) is awarded the Purple Heart for an in- ferred, but shall be available to the indi- vidual at the time of the election; plus jury and dies as a result of that injury dur- vidual instead for educational assistance ‘‘(II) the number of months, if any, of enti- ing the 31-day period beginning on the date under chapter 33 of this title in accordance tlement under such chapter 30 revoked by of the person’s discharge or release from ac- with the provisions of this section. the individual under subsection (c)(1); and tive duty service in the Armed Forces.’’. ‘‘(3) AVAILABILITY OF UNREVOKED ENTITLE- ‘‘(ii) the denominator of which is 36 (b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendments made MENT.—Any entitlement described in para- months. by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to graph (1) that is not revoked by an indi- ‘‘(2) MONTHS OF REMAINING ENTITLEMENT a person who dies on or after September 11, vidual in accordance with that paragraph FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.—In the case of an 2001. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments shall remain available to the dependent or individual covered by paragraph (1) who is made by subsection (a) shall take effect on dependents concerned in accordance with the described by subsection (a)(1)(E), the number October 1, 2014, and apply to payments of current transfer of such entitlement under of months of entitlement to basic edu- educational assistance for programs of edu- section 3020 of this title. cational assistance remaining to the indi- cation pursued after that date. ‘‘(d) POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.— vidual for purposes of paragraph (1)(B)(i)(II) N GENERAL SEC. 8. RECODIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ‘‘(1) I .—Subject to paragraph (2) shall be 36 months. ELECTION PROCESS FOR POST-9/11 and except as provided in subsection (e), an ‘‘(3) TIMING OF PAYMENT.—The amount pay- EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PRO- individual making an election under sub- able with respect to an individual under GRAM. section (a) shall be entitled to educational paragraph (1) shall be paid to the individual (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter III of chapter assistance under this chapter in accordance together with the last payment of the 33 is amended by adding at the end the fol- with the provisions of this chapter, instead monthly stipend payable to the individual lowing new section: of basic educational assistance under chap- under paragraph (1)(B) of section 3313(c) of

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this title, or under subsections (b) through SEC. 10. EXTENSION OF LOAN GUARANTY FEE ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of De- (g) of that section (as applicable), before the FOR CERTAIN SUBSEQUENT LOANS. fense shall design and distribute an official exhaustion of the individual’s entitlement to (a) EXTENSION.—Section 3729(b)(2)(B) is Department of Defense form that can be used educational assistance under this chapter. amended— by an individual to give notice under para- ‘‘(g) CONTINUING ENTITLEMENT TO ADDI- (1) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘October 1, graph (1). TIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CRITICAL SKILLS OR 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2018’’; and ‘‘(B) USE OF OFFICIAL FORM NOT REQUIRED.— SPECIALITY AND ADDITIONAL SERVICE.—An in- (2) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘October 1, Failure by any individual to use a form de- dividual making an election under sub- 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2018’’. signed or distributed under subparagraph (A) section (a)(1) who, at the time of the elec- SEC. 11. MORTGAGE PROTECTION FOR MEMBERS to provide notice shall not make such provi- tion, is entitled to increased educational as- OF THE ARMED FORCES, SURVIVING sion of notice invalid. sistance under section 3015(d) of this title, or SPOUSES, AND CERTAIN VETERANS. ‘‘(e) AGGREGATE DURATION.—The aggregate section 16131(i) of title 10, or supplemental (a) MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, SUR- duration for which a covered individual (ex- educational assistance under subchapter III VIVING SPOUSES, AND CERTAIN DISABLED VET- cept a servicemember described in sub- of chapter 30 of this title, shall remain enti- ERANS.— section (g)(1)(A)) may be covered under this tled to such increased educational assistance (1) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the section is one year. or supplemental educational assistance in Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. ‘‘(f) MISDEMEANOR.—A person who know- the utilization of entitlement to educational App. 501 et seq.) is amended by inserting ingly makes or causes to be made a sale, assistance under this chapter, in an amount after section 303 the following new section: foreclosure, or seizure of property that is equal to the quarter, semester, or term, as ‘‘SEC. 303A. MORTGAGES AND TRUST DEEDS OF prohibited by subsection (c), or who know- applicable, equivalent of the monthly CERTAIN SERVICEMEMBERS, SUR- ingly attempts to do so, shall be fined as pro- amount of such increased educational assist- VIVING SPOUSES, AND DISABLED vided in title 18, United States Code, or im- ance or supplemental educational assistance VETERANS. prisoned for not more than one year, or both. payable with respect to the individual at the ‘‘(a) MORTGAGE AS SECURITY.—This section ‘‘(g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: time of the election. applies only to an obligation on real or per- ‘‘(1) COVERED INDIVIDUAL.—The term ‘cov- ‘‘(h) ALTERNATIVE ELECTION BY SEC- sonal property owned by a covered individual ered individual’ means the following individ- RETARY.— that— uals: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an indi- ‘‘(1) originated at any time and for which ‘‘(A) A servicemember who is or was eligi- vidual who, on or after October 1, 2014, sub- the covered individual is still obligated; and ble for hostile fire or imminent danger spe- mits to the Secretary an election under this ‘‘(2) is secured by a mortgage, trust deed, cial pay under section 310 of title 37, United section that the Secretary determines is or other security in the nature of a mort- States Code, during a period of military serv- clearly against the interests of the indi- gage. ice. vidual, the Secretary may make an alter- ‘‘(b) STAY OF PROCEEDINGS.— ‘‘(B) A servicemember placed on convales- native election on behalf of the individual ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with sub- cent status, including a servicemember that the Secretary determines is in the best section (d)(1), in a judicial action pending or transferred to the temporary disability re- interests of the individual. in a nonjudicial action commenced during a tired list under section 1202 or 1205 of title 10, ‘‘(2) NOTICE.—If the Secretary makes an covered time period to enforce an obligation United States Code. election on behalf of an individual under this described in subsection (a), a court— ‘‘(C) A veteran who was medically dis- subsection, the Secretary shall notify the in- ‘‘(A) may, after a hearing and on its own charged and retired under chapter 61 of title dividual by not later than seven days after motion, stay the proceedings until the end of 10, United States Code, except for a veteran making such election and shall provide the the covered time period; and described in section 1207 of such title. individual with a 30-day period, beginning on ‘‘(B) shall, upon application by a covered ‘‘(D) A surviving spouse (as defined in sec- the date of the individual’s receipt of such individual, stay the proceedings until the tion 101(3) of title 38, United States Code, notice, during which the individual may end of the covered time period. and in accordance with section 103 of such modify or revoke the election made by the ‘‘(2) OBLIGATION TO STOP PROCEEDINGS.— title) of a servicemember who died while in Secretary on the individual’s behalf. The Upon receipt of notice provided under sub- military service if such spouse is the suc- Secretary shall include, as part of such no- section (d)(1), a mortgagee, trustee, or other cessor in interest to property covered under tice, a clear statement of why the alter- creditor seeking to foreclose on real prop- subsection (a). native election made by the Secretary is in erty secured by an obligation covered by this ‘‘(2) COVERED TIME PERIOD.—The term ‘cov- the best interests of the individual as com- section using any judicial or nonjudicial pro- ered time period’ means the following time pared to the election submitted by the indi- ceedings shall immediately stop any such periods: vidual. The Secretary shall provide the no- proceeding until the end of the covered time ‘‘(A) With respect to a servicemember who tice required under this paragraph by elec- period. is or was eligible for hostile fire or imminent tronic means whenever possible. ‘‘(c) SALE OR FORECLOSURE.—A sale, judi- danger special pay under section 310 of title ‘‘(i) IRREVOCABILITY OF ELECTIONS.—An cial or nonjudicial foreclosure, or seizure of 37, United States Code, during a period of election under subsection (a) or (c)(1) is ir- property for a breach of an obligation de- military service, during the period beginning revocable.’’. scribed in subsection (a) that is not stayed on the first day on which the servicemember (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of under subsection (b) shall not be valid during is or was eligible for such special pay during sections at the beginning of such chapter is a covered time period except— such period of military service and ending on amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(1) upon a court order granted before such the date that is one year after the last day new item: sale, judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure, or of such period of military service. ‘‘3326. Election to receive educational assist- seizure with a return made and approved by ‘‘(B) With respect to a servicemember de- ance.’’. the court; or scribed in paragraph (1)(B), during the one- (c) CONFORMING REPEAL.—Subsection (c) of ‘‘(2) if made pursuant to an agreement as year period beginning on the date on which section 5003 of the Post-9/11 Veterans Edu- provided in section 107. the servicemember is placed on convalescent cational Assistance Act of 2008 (Public Law ‘‘(d) NOTICE REQUIRED.— status or transferred to the temporary dis- 110–252; 38 U.S.C. 3301 note) is hereby re- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To be covered under this ability retired list under section 1202 or 1205 pealed. section, a covered individual shall provide to of title 10, United States Code. SEC. 9. CENTRALIZED REPORTING OF VETERAN the mortgagee, trustee, or other creditor ‘‘(C) With respect to a veteran described in ENROLLMENT BY CERTAIN GROUPS, written notice that such individual is so cov- paragraph (1)(C), during the one-year period DISTRICTS, AND CONSORTIUMS OF beginning on the date of the retirement of EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. ered. such veteran. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3684(a) is amend- ‘‘(2) MANNER.—Written notice under para- ‘‘(D) With respect to a surviving spouse of ed— graph (1) may be provided electronically. a servicemember as described in paragraph (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘32, 33,’’ ‘‘(3) TIME.—Notice provided under para- (1)(D), during the one-year period beginning after ‘‘31,’’; and graph (1) shall be provided during the cov- on the date on which the spouse receives no- (2) by adding at the end the following new ered time period. tice of the death of the servicemember.’’. paragraph: ‘‘(4) CONTENTS.—With respect to a service- ‘‘(4) For purposes of this subsection, the member described in subsection (g)(1)(A), no- (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of term ‘educational institution’ may include a tice shall include— contents in section 1(b) of such Act is group, district, or consortium of separately ‘‘(A) a copy of the servicemember’s official amended by inserting after the item relating accredited educational institutions located military orders, or any notification, certifi- to section 303 the following new item: in the same State that are organized in a cation, or verification from a ‘‘Sec. 303A. Mortgages and trust deeds of manner that facilitates the centralized re- servicemember’s commanding officer that certain servicemembers, sur- porting of the enrollments in such group, provides evidence of servicemember’s eligi- viving spouses, and disabled district, or consortium of institutions.’’. bility for special pay as described in sub- veterans.’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments section (g)(1)(A); or (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 107 made by subsection (a) shall apply with re- ‘‘(B) an official notice using a form de- of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 spect to reports submitted on or after the signed under paragraph (5). U.S.C. App. 517) is amended by adding at the date of the enactment of this Act. ‘‘(5) OFFICIAL FORMS.— end the following:

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‘‘(e) OTHER INDIVIDUALS.—For purposes of deemed to be an obligation that originated ployment of a parent who is a servicemem- this section, the term ‘servicemember’ in- before the period of the servicemember’s ber, then the court shall require that, upon cludes any covered individual under section military service and for which the service- the return of the servicemember from de- 303A.’’. member is still obligated for purposes of sec- ployment, the custody order that was in ef- (b) INCREASED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MORT- tion 303(a)(1). fect immediately preceding the temporary GAGE VIOLATIONS.—Paragraph (3) of section ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: order shall be reinstated, unless the court 801(b) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ‘‘(1) EXISTING MORTGAGE.—The term ‘exist- finds that such a reinstatement is not in the (50 U.S.C. App. 597(b)(3)) is amended to read ing mortgage’ means a mortgage that is se- best interest of the child, except that any as follows: cured by a 1- to 4-family residence, including such finding shall be subject to subsection ‘‘(3) to vindicate the public interest, assess a condominium or a share in a cooperative (b). a civil penalty— ownership housing association, that was the ‘‘(b) LIMITATION ON CONSIDERATION OF MEM- ‘‘(A) with respect to a violation of section principal residence of a servicemember for a BER’S DEPLOYMENT IN DETERMINATION OF 207, 303, or 303A regarding real property— period that— CHILD’S BEST INTEREST.—If a motion or a pe- ‘‘(i) in an amount not exceeding $110,000 for ‘‘(A) had a duration of 13 consecutive tition is filed seeking a permanent order to a first violation; and months or longer; and modify the custody of the child of a service- ‘‘(ii) in an amount not exceeding $220,000 ‘‘(B) ended upon the relocation of the serv- member, no court may consider the absence for any subsequent violation; and icemember caused by the servicemember re- of the servicemember by reason of deploy- ‘‘(B) with respect to any other violation of ceiving military orders for a permanent ment, or the possibility of deployment, as this Act— change of station or to deploy with a mili- the sole factor in determining the best inter- ‘‘(i) in an amount not exceeding $55,000 for tary unit, or as an individual in support of a est of the child. a first violation; and military operation, for a period of not less ‘‘(c) NO FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR RIGHT OF ‘‘(ii) in an amount not exceeding $110,000 than 90 days that did not allow the service- ACTION OR REMOVAL.—Nothing in this sec- for any subsequent violation.’’. member to continue to occupy such resi- tion shall create a Federal right of action or (c) CREDIT DISCRIMINATION.—Section 108 of dence as a principal residence. otherwise give rise to Federal jurisdiction or such Act (50 U.S.C. App. 518) is amended— ‘‘(2) COVERED REFINANCING MORTGAGE.—The create a right of removal. REEMPTION.—In any case where State (1) by striking ‘‘Application by’’ and in- term ‘covered refinancing mortgage’ means ‘‘(d) P law applicable to a child custody proceeding serting ‘‘(a) APPLICATION OR RECEIPT.—Appli- any mortgage— cation by’’; and ‘‘(A) that is made for the purpose of paying involving a temporary order as contemplated (2) by adding at the end the following new or prepaying, and extinguishing, the out- in this section provides a higher standard of subsection: standing obligations under an existing mort- protection to the rights of the parent who is ‘‘(b) ELIGIBILITY.—In addition to the pro- gage or mortgages; and a deploying servicemember than the rights tections under subsection (a), an individual ‘‘(B) that is secured by the same residence provided under this section with respect to who is entitled to any right or protection that secured such existing mortgage or such temporary order, the appropriate court provided under this Act may not be denied or mortgages.’’. shall apply the higher State standard. ‘‘(e) DEPLOYMENT DEFINED.—In this sec- refused credit or be subject to any other ac- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of tion, the term ‘deployment’ means the move- tion described under paragraphs (1) through contents for such Act is amended by insert- ment or mobilization of a servicemember to (6) of subsection (a) solely by reason of such ing after the item relating to section 303A a location for a period of longer than 60 days entitlement.’’. the following new item: (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 303A of the and not longer than 540 days pursuant to ‘‘Sec. 303B. Treatment of relocation for ac- temporary or permanent official orders— Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as added by tive duty for purposes of mort- subsection (a), and the amendments made by ‘‘(1) that are designated as unaccompanied; gage refinancing.’’. ‘‘(2) for which dependent travel is not au- this section, shall take effect on October 1, (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 303B of the thorized; or 2014. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as added by ‘‘(3) that otherwise do not permit the SEC. 12. TREATMENT OF RELOCATION FOR AC- subsection (a), and the amendments made by movement of family members to that loca- TIVE DUTY FOR PURPOSES OF this section, shall take effect on October 1, tion.’’. MORTGAGE REFINANCING. 2014. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of SEC. 13. REQUIREMENTS FOR LENDING INSTITU- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. contents in section 1(b) of such Act is TIONS THAT ARE CREDITORS FOR amended by adding at the end of the items App. 531 et seq.) is amended by inserting OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES COV- after section 303A, as added by section ERED BY THE SERVICEMEMBERS relating to title II the following new item: 11(a)(1), the following new section: CIVIL RELIEF ACT. ‘‘208. Child custody protection.’’. ‘‘SEC. 303B. TREATMENT OF RELOCATION FOR Section 207 of the Servicemembers Civil The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ACTIVE DUTY FOR PURPOSES OF Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 527) is amended— ant to the rule, the gentleman from MORTGAGE REFINANCING. (1) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- ‘‘(a) TREATMENT OF ABSENCE FROM RESI- as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and DENCE DUE TO ACTIVE DUTY.— (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- tleman from Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) each ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), lowing new subsection (d): will control 20 minutes. if, at any time that a servicemember who is ‘‘(d) LENDING INSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS.— The Chair recognizes the gentleman the mortgagor under an existing mortgage ‘‘(1) COMPLIANCE OFFICERS.—Each lending from Florida. does not reside in the residence that secures institution subject to the requirements of GENERAL LEAVE the existing mortgage because of relocation this section shall designate an employee of Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, described in subsection (c)(1)(B), such serv- the institution as a compliance officer who is I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- icemember inquires about or applies for a responsible for ensuring the institution’s bers may have 5 legislative days within covered refinancing mortgage, such service- compliance with this section and for distrib- member shall be, for all purposes relating to uting information to servicemembers whose which to revise and extend their re- the covered refinancing mortgage, including obligations and liabilities are covered by marks and add any extraneous mate- such inquiry or application and eligibility this section. rial they may have on H.R. 2481, as for and compliance with any underwriting ‘‘(2) TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER.—Dur- amended. criteria and standards regarding such cov- ing any fiscal year, a lending institution sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ered refinancing mortgage, considered to oc- ject to the requirements of this section that objection to the request of the gen- cupy the residence that secures the existing had annual assets for the preceding fiscal tleman from Florida? mortgage to be paid or prepaid by such cov- year of $10,000,000,000 or more shall maintain There was no objection. ered refinancing mortgage as the principal a toll-free telephone number and shall make Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, residence of the servicemember during the such telephone number available on the pri- I yield myself such time as I may con- period of any such relocation. mary Internet website of the institution.’’. sume. ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—Paragraph (1) shall not SEC. 14. PROTECTION OF CHILD CUSTODY AR- apply with respect to a servicemember at RANGEMENTS FOR PARENTS WHO H.R. 2481 represents the collective any time if, during the five-year period pre- ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED work of our Economic Opportunity ceding such time, the servicemember entered FORCES. Subcommittee. Provisions of this bill into a covered refinancing mortgage pursu- (a) CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION.—Title II of streamline eligibility for veterans’ GI ant to this section. the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 Bill benefits that would ensure that ‘‘(b) MORTGAGES ORIGINATED BEFORE PE- U.S.C. App. 521 et seq.) is amended by adding surviving loved ones of servicemembers at the end the following new section: RIOD MILITARY SERVICE.—If a covered refi- who die as a result of service have all nancing mortgage is entered into pursuant ‘‘SEC. 208. CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION. to this section with respect to an existing ‘‘(a) RESTRICTION ON TEMPORARY CUSTODY the educational assistance benefits mortgage that originated before the period ORDER.—If a court renders a temporary order that they are entitled to and makes of the servicemember’s military service, for custodial responsibility for a child based improvements to the Servicemembers such covered refinancing mortgage shall be solely on a deployment or anticipated de- Civil Relief Act.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6798 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 I know other Members are here today Mr. CUMMINGS of Maryland originally over these important VA programs to speak on provisions of this bill that introduced H.R. 1842, the Military that will help veterans reach economic they have authored, so at this time, I Family Home Protection Act. Lan- success. will focus on just a few areas. guage from this measure is included in Section 6 includes Mr. COOK’s bill Sections 4 and 5 of the bill would es- H.R. 2481, as amended, and aims to that would extend the Homeless Vet- tablish, within existing resources, a strengthen the Servicemembers Civil erans Reintegration Program, which Veterans Economic Opportunity Ad- Relief Act foreclosure protections for provides grant funding for job training ministration at the Department of Vet- servicemembers and their families dur- services for homeless veterans. erans Affairs as an Under Secretary to ing the course of deployment, regard- Section 7 includes a bill authored by head the effort. The purpose of creating less of when the home was purchased. our late colleague, Mr. Young of Flor- a parallel administration is to serve Military homeowners deserve these ida. This section would modify the Fry alongside VA’s Veterans Benefits Ad- protections so they can have peace of Scholarship program to include the ministration, the Veterans Health Ad- mind while they serve. We all have children of certain veterans who die ministration, and the National Ceme- heard the horror stories of families within 31 days of discharge from a serv- tery Administration; it is to raise in fighting for their homes and, sadly, los- ice-connected cause. This is an issue importance the issues affecting vet- ing their homes while the family mem- that I know Mr. Young was personally erans’ readjustment to civilian life. bers were in harm’s way in Iraq or Af- passionate about, and I am thankful Too often these issues, such as edu- ghanistan. that we are able to include it in this cation, job training, and vocational The 5-year extension of the Homeless bill that is being considered today. counseling, do not receive the focus Veterans’ Reintegration Program in Section 8 includes the original text of that they deserve because they are sub- this bill is vital to veterans. There are my bill, H.R. 2481, that would clarify sumed within an administration that still approximately 62,000 homeless vet- the process to assist veterans in choos- also has responsibility for disability erans on the streets each night. This ing the best GI Bill benefit to meet claims processing. Highlighting and program provides services to assist in their unique education needs. I believe emphasizing the importance of jobs and reintegrating them into meaningful that, by making this one small change, careers for veterans was an important employment in the labor force. The we can reduce veterans’ wait times and reason why the Committee on Vet- HVRP is the only nationwide program streamline their use of the benefits erans’ Affairs created for itself a sepa- that focuses on assisting homeless vet- that they have earned. rate Economic Opportunity Sub- erans by connecting them to employ- Section 9 reflects a bill introduced by committee several years ago. These ment. If we are to meet the goal of end- Mr. CALVERT and cosponsored by Mr. provisions would advance the same ing homeless veterans by 2015, we need TAKANO to streamline the reporting of model within the Department of Vet- to extend the help that is included in student data by college consortiums. erans Affairs. It is my hope that the this bill. Section 10 would extend several ex- new Under Secretary for Economic Op- I strongly support H.R. 2481, as isting VA loan guarantee funding fees portunity would be a powerful advocate amended, and I urge my colleagues to to provide CutGo funding offsets for serving veterans’ readjustment inter- do the same. the costs of the bill. ests, whether at school, during TAP Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Sections 11 and 12 contain the provi- transition classes for departing service- my time. sions of Mr. CUMMINGS’ bill to expand members, or as a liaison with the De- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, several mortgage foreclosure and refi- partment of Labor’s Veterans Employ- I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman nancing-related protections and rights ment and Training Service. from Texas (Mr. FLORES), the chairman in the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act The second provision I would like to of the Subcommittee on Economic Op- to surviving spouses and Active Duty touch on was authored by the late C.W. portunity. members. The section would also clar- Bill Young. It would permit the chil- Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise ify refinancing options available for dren of certain severely disabled serv- today in strong support of H.R. 2481, as servicemembers, as well as penalties icemembers, who die shortly after their amended, and I thank Chairman MIL- for violations of the SCRA law. military service and who have received LER for allowing me to express my sup- I want to thank Mr. CUMMINGS and a Purple Heart, to be eligible for the port for this bill today. his staff for working with us on this Fry Educational Scholarship. The Fry This bill contains the original text of section over the past year. I believe Scholarship provides certain post-9/11 the Veterans GI Bill Enrollment Clari- these provisions would go a long way in GI Bill benefits for the children of serv- fication Act of 2013, which I introduced protecting servicemembers and their icemembers, but only those who die on in June, as well as the collective work Active Duty. families. Chairman Young rightly believed of the subcommittee that I am honored The final section would amend SCRA that the kids of those who may have to chair, the Subcommittee on Eco- to protect child custody agreements of been mortally wounded in service but nomic Opportunity. servicemembers while they are de- who died shortly thereafter ought to be I want to thank the ranking member ployed. This provision, sponsored by eligible for this benefit as well. I am of the Subcommittee on Economic Op- Mr. TURNER, has passed the House mul- honored to say that section 7 of the bill portunity, Mr. TAKANO, as well as tiple times in the last few Congresses, carries forward Bill’s provision and Chairman MILLER and ranking member and it is designed to ensure that mili- that his memory lives on in our work of the full committee, Mr. MICHAUD, for tary service doesn’t impact existing today in this legislation. bringing this bill to the floor. Finally, child custody agreements unless it is in Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I also thank the other members of the the best interests of the child. my time. committee who authored the provi- Once again, I thank all of the Mem- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to sions that are included in this bill for bers for their thoughtful contributions support H.R. 2481, as amended, the Vet- their thoughtful legislation. to this bill, and I encourage its pas- erans Economic Opportunity Act of Mr. Speaker, sections 4 and 5, origi- sage. 2013, and yield myself such time as I nally authored by Chairman MILLER, Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, at this may consume. would authorize using existing VA re- time, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2481, as amended, sources for the creation of a fourth ad- tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO). makes several significant improve- ministration at VA, which will improve Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I thank ments to VA’s structure as well as sev- oversight over VA’s education, voca- the gentleman from Maine, the ranking eral benefits programs. This bill rep- tional rehabilitation, and home loan member of our committee, for yielding resents the work of Members, both on programs, and the Center for Veterans time, and I thank Chairman FLORES of and off the Veterans’ Affairs Com- Enterprise. Too often, these programs the subcommittee for his hard work. mittee, to improve veterans lives. I are overshadowed by VA’s efforts to re- I am pleased to see that the Veterans want to take a few minutes to high- duce the disability claims backlog, and Economic Opportunity Act of 2013 is re- light two of the key provisions of this I am hopeful that this new fourth ad- ceiving a vote today on the floor, as measure. ministration will streamline oversight every Member of this distinguished

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6799 body has servicemembers in his or her Mr. MILLER of Florida. I yield 2 ion, no one is more deserving of our congressional district, and all of us be- minutes to the gentleman from Cali- help than our servicemembers who lieve that taking care of these heroes, fornia (Mr. CALVERT). have sacrificed so much, who have when they complete their service, Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in given their blood, sweat, tears, and should be a top priority. strong support of the Veterans Eco- sometimes their lives. Yet under cur- Bipartisanship in this Congress is nomic Opportunity Act of 2013. rent law, certain servicemembers, vet- rare, but Republicans and Democrats As our servicemembers return home erans with disabilities, and surviving all agree that Congress should be mak- from war, it is incumbent on all of us spouses are not receiving the critical ing it easier for our servicemembers as and all Americans to ensure that they protections they need and truly de- they transition back to civilian life. are receiving the support and opportu- serve. As a result, banks are fore- nities they need to succeed in civilian b 1715 closing on homes at the very moment life. This bill establishes the Economic when our heroes and their families de- The House Veterans’ Affairs Com- Opportunity Administration, which serve our support. mittee has a strong track record of would focus its efforts entirely on vet- As a country, we can and must do being the least partisan committee in eran education, employment, small better. That is why I introduced H.R. Congress, and this very bill is con- business, and housing. The bill also 1842, the Military Family Home Protec- sistent with that record, as it passed in contains the text of legislation I intro- tion Act, which the House Veterans’ committee unanimously this past Sep- duced earlier this year along with my Affairs Committee included in the bill tember. colleague from California, Representa- before us today, and I am most grate- I am especially proud that H.R. 331, tive TAKANO, which is vital to my and ful. These commonsense provisions will which I originally introduced with my his congressional districts. better protect military families and Republican colleague from California, For community college districts that veterans with disabilities by closing Representative CALVERT, was included have multiple colleges as part of the loopholes and providing needed reforms in the final legislation. With Riverside district, the Department of Veterans to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Community College District campuses Affairs requires each campus to certify Act. in both of our congressional districts that their veteran students are en- These provisions are supported by and with Riverside County having the rolled for a specific number of classes the American Legion, Veterans of For- eighth largest veterans population in before the VA will disburse student eign Wars, Paralyzed Veterans of the country, I am proud that Rep- benefits. Under current regulations, America, Disabled American Veterans, resentative CALVERT and I joined forces each of the colleges in the district Military Officers Association of Amer- to make it easier for veterans to re- must write letters to other colleges ica, Gold Star Wives of America, and ceive their veterans education benefits. within the district to verify their class- the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of Our legislation will help decrease es and meet regulations. For the River- America, all of whom have written education benefit processing times by side Community College District in strong letters of support. This legisla- eliminating unnecessary and duplica- Riverside, California, this unnecessary tion has overwhelming bipartisan sup- tive paperwork for individual commu- paperwork delays benefits to veterans port, and I thank every single member nity colleges that are part of a group, and increases processing times and the of the committee for their continued district, or consortium. Specifically, it costs to college districts as well as the support. will allow a multicollege system, such VA. With Veterans Day approaching, I be- as the Riverside Community College This bill, which was wrapped into lieve one of the best ways to honor our District, to verify a student’s class en- H.R. 2481, corrects that problem by per- veterans and those that serve is to help rollment number with the Department mitting each college in the district to keep a roof over their heads after they of Veterans Affairs instead of requiring verify and certify veterans for all class- have sacrificed so much for our free- each individual constituent college to es attended within the district rather dom and for our way of life. I ask every do so. Centralizing the reporting for than just for classes attended at that Member to support this effort. veterans enrollment at multicollege particular college. H.R. 331 would up- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, systems will be a great benefit to vet- date the rules, which would mean vet- at this time, I yield 2 minutes to the erans in the Inland Empire, as unneces- erans would receive their benefits soon- gentleman from Dayton, Ohio (Mr. sary and duplicative paperwork delays er, and the VA would have less paper- TURNER), home of the United States benefits, increases processing times, work to process. Air Force Museum. and increases costs to the Department I would like to thank subcommittee Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I want to of Veterans Affairs and multicollege Chairman FLORES and his staff, Rank- thank the chairman for his diligence systems, such as the Riverside Commu- ing Member TAKANO, full committee on a provision of this bill that would nity College District. Chairman MILLER, and full committee protect the custody rights of our serv- I am also pleased to see the Military Ranking Member MICHAUD for their ef- icemembers. I also want to thank the Family Home Protection Act, of which forts to support our veterans, and spe- ranking member and the staff of the I was a lead cosponsor, included in the cifically for the Veterans Economic VA Committee for also being so dili- final bill. This portion of the legisla- Opportunity Act. gent as to include this provision. tion will expand foreclosure protec- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, at this This provision has passed the House tions to all servicemembers regardless time, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- five times as part of the National De- of when they purchased their home and tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS). fense Authorization Act and three will stay home foreclosures for service- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I times as provisions coming from the members who are receiving hostile or thank the gentleman for yielding; and VA Committee. It is an essential provi- imminent danger pay. It will also pro- I want to thank Chairman MILLER, sion that would provide servicemem- hibit banks from discriminating Congressman FLORES, Ranking Member bers the confidence and protection of against servicemembers, veterans, and MICHAUD, Congressman TAKANO, and the custody arrangements once they surviving spouses who are looking for members of the House Veterans’ Af- are deployed. home loans and mortgages. Finally, it fairs Committee for working together Unbelievably, across this Nation, will double civil penalties for mort- in a truly bipartisan way to include family law court judges have been tak- gage-related violations. provisions in this legislation to extend ing custody away from servicemembers The veterans who so bravely served home foreclosure provisions to our upon their return from deployment, this country deserve every opportunity servicemembers, veterans with disabil- using their time against them in decid- for success and every protection pos- ities, and surviving spouses. ing a custody case. There are even sible. For the last 2 years, I have aggres- cases in our Nation where the family I thank my Republican colleagues sively investigated illegal foreclosures, law court judge took custody away from the Veterans’ Affairs Committee inflated fees, and other abuses by based on the potential threat of deploy- for pushing this legislation, and I look banks against our servicemembers, vet- ment of servicemembers. I don’t think forward to its passage. erans, and their families. In my opin- anyone believes that it is in the best

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A motion to reconsider was laid on of title 38, United States Code, as added by Many of these cases have multiple the table. subsection (a). SEC. 3. PROVISION OF ACCESS TO CASE-TRACK- State provisions. This does not provide f Federal jurisdiction for custody cases. ING INFORMATION. (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 59 of title 38, It retains the State’s authority on this, DENIAL OF BENEFIT REQUIREMENT United States Code, is amended by adding at but merely provides a minimum stand- the end the following: ard upon which servicemembers can Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘§ 5906. Provision of access to case-tracking rely that says that their custody deci- I move to suspend the rules and pass information sions will not be based solely upon the the bill (H.R. 1405) to amend title 38, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—(1) In accordance with issue of their past or future deploy- United States Code, to require the Sec- subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide a ment. This is the minimum that we retary of Veterans Affairs to include an covered employee with access to the case- could do for our servicemembers. appeals form in any notice of decision tracking system to provide a veteran with This arises in part out of the case of issued for the denial of a benefit information regarding the status of a claim Eva Slusher, who was a Kentucky Na- submitted by such veteran if such employee sought, as amended. is acting under written permission or a tional Guard member. Her daughter, The Clerk read the title of the bill. power of attorney executed by such veteran. Sara, she had raised for 6 years alone The text of the bill is as follows: ‘‘(2) In providing a covered employee with after divorce. Upon returning from de- H.R. 1405 access to the case-tracking system under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure— ployment, the court awarded her ex- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(A) that such access— husband custody. She fought for 2 resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(i) is provided in a manner that does not years and spent $25,000 to get her Congress assembled, daughter back. She should be the type allow such employee to modify the data con- SECTION 1. INCLUSION OF APPEALS FORMS IN tained in such system; and NOTICES OF DECISIONS OF BENE- of servicemember who knows that ‘‘(ii) does not include access to medical there is a standard so that when she re- FITS DENIALS ISSUED BY THE SEC- RETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. records; and turns, that her time away will not be (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5104(b) of title 38, ‘‘(B) that each time a covered employee ac- used against her. United States Code, is amended— cesses such system, the employee must cer- This is important also so that serv- (1) by striking ‘‘and (2)’’ and inserting tify that such access is for official purposes icemembers, when they are making ar- ‘‘(2)’’; and only. ‘‘(b) PRIVACY CERTIFICATION COURSE.—The rangements upon departure, do not (2) by inserting before the period at the end Secretary may not provide a covered em- the following: ‘‘, and (3) a form that may be have the anxiety, when they are de- ployee with access to the case-tracking sys- used to file an appeal of the decision’’. ployed, that when they return they tem under subsection (a)(1) unless the cov- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments might not get their families back. ered employee has successfully completed a made by subsection (a) shall apply with re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The certification course on privacy issues pro- spect to decisions made by the Secretary vided by the Secretary. time of the gentleman has expired. under section 511 of title 38, United States ‘‘(c) TREATMENT OF DISCLOSURE.—The ac- Mr. MILLER of Florida. I yield the Code, on or after the date of the enactment gentleman an additional 30 seconds. cess to information by a covered employee of this Act. pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall be deemed Mr. TURNER. Eva Slusher famously SECTION 1. INCLUSION OF NOTICE OF DISAGREE- to be— said that, under the Servicemembers MENT FORMS IN NOTICES OF DECI- ‘‘(1) a covered disclosure under section Civil Relief Act, she is required to get SIONS OF BENEFITS DENIALS 552a(b) of title 5; and ISSUED BY SECRETARY OF VET- her job back when she returns. She be- ERANS AFFAIRS. ‘‘(2) a permitted disclosure under regula- tions promulgated under section 264(c) of the lieves that, under that act, she should (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5104(b) of title 38, also be able to get her child back. United States Code, is amended— Health Insurance Portability and Account- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, once (1) by striking ‘‘and (2)’’ and inserting ability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 1320d–2 note). ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: again, I would like to thank Chairman ‘‘(2)’’; and ‘‘(1) The term ‘case-tracking system’ (2) by inserting before the period at the end MILLER for bringing this bill to the means the system of the Department of Vet- the following: ‘‘, and (3) a form that may be floor, as well as Chairman FLORES and erans Affairs that provides information re- used to file a notice of disagreement to the Ranking Member TAKANO of the Sub- garding the status of a claim submitted by a decision’’. committee on Economic Opportunity veteran. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ‘‘(2) The term ‘covered employee’ means an for their work on this particular bill, made by subsection (a) shall apply with re- employee of a State or local governmental and I would encourage my colleagues spect to decisions made by the Secretary agency (including a veterans service officer) on both sides of the aisle to support it under section 511 of title 38, United States who, in the course of carrying out the re- unanimously. Code, on or after the date of the enactment sponsibilities of such employment, assists of this Act. With that, I yield back the balance of veterans with claims for any benefit under my time. SEC. 2. PROVISION OF STATUS UNDER LAW BY the laws administered by the Secretary.’’. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Again, Mr. HONORING CERTAIN MEMBERS OF (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of THE RESERVE COMPONENTS AS VET- sections at the beginning of such chapter is Speaker, I want to thank all the mem- ERANS. amended by adding at the end the following bers of our committee for their bipar- (a) VETERAN STATUS.— new item: tisan efforts in bringing this piece of (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 1 of title 38, legislation to the floor. ‘‘5906. Provision of access to case-tracking United States Code, is amended by inserting information.’’. I would ask all Members here to sup- after section 107 the following new section: SEC. 4. IMPROVEMENT OF FIDUCIARIES FOR VET- port this as we go forward with a vote ‘‘§ 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons ERANS. to pass H.R. 2481, as amended. who performed service in the reserve com- (a) APPOINTMENT AND SUPERVISION.— I yield back the balance of my time. ponents (1) Section 5502 of title 38, United States The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘Any person who is entitled under chapter Code, is amended to read as follows: question is on the motion offered by 1223 of title 10 to retired pay for nonregular ‘‘§ 5502. Appointment of fiduciaries the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- service or, but for age, would be entitled ‘‘(a) APPOINTMENT.—(1) Where it appears to LER) that the House suspend the rules under such chapter to retired pay for nonreg- the Secretary that the interest of the bene- and pass the bill, H.R. 2481, as amend- ular service shall be honored as a veteran ficiary would be served thereby, payment of ed. but shall not be entitled to any benefit by benefits under any law administered by the reason of this section.’’. Secretary may be made directly to the bene- The question was taken; and (two- (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ficiary or to a relative or some other fidu- thirds being in the affirmative) the sections at the beginning of such chapter is ciary for the use and benefit of the bene- rules were suspended and the bill, as amended by inserting after the item relating ficiary, regardless of any legal disability on amended, was passed. to section 107 the following new item: the part of the beneficiary.

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‘‘(2) When in the opinion of the Secretary, (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of torney in any court as an interested party in a temporary fiduciary is needed in order to sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of any litigation instituted by the Secretary or protect the benefits provided to the bene- title 38, United States Code, is amended by otherwise, directly affecting money paid to ficiary under any law administered by the striking the item relating to section 5502 and such fiduciary under this section. Secretary while a determination of incom- inserting the following: ‘‘(c) PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES.—Au- petency is being made or appealed or a fidu- ‘‘5502. Appointment of fiduciaries.’’. thority is hereby granted for the payment of ciary is appealing a determination of misuse, (b) SUPERVISION.— any court or other expenses incident to any the Secretary may appoint one or more tem- (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 55 of title 38, investigation or court proceeding for the ap- porary fiduciaries for a period not to exceed United States Code, is amended by inserting pointment of any fiduciary or other person 120 days. If a final decision has not been after section 5502, as amended by subsection for the purpose of payment of benefits pay- made within 120 days, the Secretary may not (a)(1), the following new section: able under laws administered by the Sec- continue the appointment of the fiduciary ‘‘§ 5502A. Supervision of fiduciaries retary or the removal of such fiduciary and without obtaining a court order for appoint- appointment of another, and of expenses in ment of a guardian, conservator, or other fi- ‘‘(a) COMMISSION.—(1)(A) In a case in which the Secretary determines that a commission connection with the administration of such duciary under the authority provided in sec- benefits by such fiduciaries, or in connection tion 5502(b) of this title. is necessary in order to obtain the services of with any other court proceeding hereby au- ‘‘(b) APPEALS.—(1) If the Secretary deter- a fiduciary in the best interests of a bene- mines a beneficiary to be mentally incom- ficiary, the Secretary may authorize a fidu- thorized, when such payment is authorized petent for purposes of appointing a fiduciary ciary appointed by the Secretary to obtain by the Secretary. under this chapter, the Secretary shall pro- from the monthly benefits provided to the ‘‘(d) TEMPORARY PAYMENT OF BENEFITS.— vide such beneficiary with a written state- beneficiary a reasonable commission for fi- All or any part of any benefits the payment ment detailing the reasons for such deter- duciary services rendered, but the commis- of which is suspended or withheld under this mination. sion for any month may not exceed the less- section may, in the discretion of the Sec- ‘‘(2) A beneficiary whom the Secretary has er of the following amounts: retary, be paid temporarily to the person determined to be mentally incompetent for ‘‘(i) The amount that equals three percent having custody and control of the incom- purposes of appointing a fiduciary under this of the monthly monetary benefits under laws petent or minor beneficiary, to be used sole- chapter may appeal such determination. administered by the Secretary paid on behalf ly for the benefit of such beneficiary, or, in ‘‘(c) MODIFICATION.—(1) A beneficiary for of the beneficiary to the fiduciary. the case of an incompetent veteran, may be whom the Secretary appoints a fiduciary ‘‘(ii) $35. apportioned to the dependent or dependents, under this chapter may, at any time, request ‘‘(B) A commission paid under this para- if any, of such veteran. Any part not so paid the Secretary to— graph may not be derived from any award to and any funds of a mentally incompetent or ‘‘(A) remove the fiduciary so appointed; a beneficiary regarding back pay or retro- insane veteran not paid to the chief officer of and active benefits payments. the institution in which such veteran is a pa- ‘‘(B) have a new fiduciary appointed. ‘‘(C) A commission may not be authorized tient nor apportioned to the veteran’s de- ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall comply with a re- for a fiduciary who receives any other form pendent or dependents may be ordered held quest under paragraph (1) if the Secretary of remuneration or payment in connection in the Treasury to the credit of such bene- determines that the request is made in good with rendering fiduciary services for benefits ficiary. All funds so held shall be disbursed faith and— under this title on behalf of the beneficiary. under the order and in the discretion of the ‘‘(A) the fiduciary requested to be removed ‘‘(D) In accordance with section 6106 of this Secretary for the benefit of such beneficiary receives a fee from the beneficiary and a title, a commission may not be paid to a fi- or the beneficiary’s dependents. Any balance suitable volunteer fiduciary is available to duciary if the Secretary determines that the remaining in such fund to the credit of any assist the beneficiary; or fiduciary misused any benefit payments of a beneficiary may be paid to the beneficiary if ‘‘(B) the beneficiary provides credible in- beneficiary. the beneficiary recovers and is found com- formation that the fiduciary requested to be ‘‘(E) If the Secretary determines that the petent, or if a minor, attains majority, or removed is— fiduciary has misused any benefit or pay- otherwise to the beneficiary’s fiduciary, or, ‘‘(i) not acting in the interest of the bene- ments of a beneficiary, the Secretary may in the event of the beneficiary’s death, to the ficiary ;or revoke the fiduciary status of the fiduciary. beneficiary’s personal representative, except ‘‘(ii) unable to effectively serve the bene- ‘‘(2) Where, in the opinion of the Secretary, as otherwise provided by law; however, pay- ficiary because of an irreconcilable person- any fiduciary receiving funds on behalf of a ment will not be made to the beneficiary’s ality conflict or disagreement. Department beneficiary is acting in such a personal representative if, under the law of ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall ensure that any number of cases as to make it impracticable the beneficiary’s last legal residence, the removal or new appointment of a fiduciary to conserve properly the estates or to super- beneficiary’s estate would escheat to the under paragraph (1) does not delay or inter- vise the persons of the beneficiaries, the Sec- State. In the event of the death of a men- rupt the beneficiary’s receipt of benefits ad- retary may refuse to make future payments tally incompetent or insane veteran, all gra- ministered by the Secretary. in such cases as the Secretary may deem tuitous benefits under laws administered by ‘‘(d) INDEPENDENCE.—A fiduciary appointed proper. the Secretary deposited before or after Au- by the Secretary shall operate independently ‘‘(b) COURT.—Whenever it appears that any gust 7, 1959, in the personal funds of patients of the Department to determine the actions fiduciary, in the opinion of the Secretary, is trust fund on account of such veteran shall that are in the interest of the beneficiary. not be paid to the personal representative of ‘‘(e) PREDESIGNATION.—A veteran may pre- not properly executing or has not properly designate a fiduciary by— executed the duties of the trust of such fidu- such veteran, but shall be paid to the fol- ‘‘(1) submitting written notice to the Sec- ciary or has collected or paid, or is attempt- lowing persons living at the time of settle- retary of the predesignated fiduciary; or ing to collect or pay, fees, commissions, or ment, and in the order named: The surviving ‘‘(2) submitting a form provided by the allowances that are inequitable or in excess spouse, the children (without regard to age Secretary for such purpose. of those allowed by law for the duties per- or marital status) in equal parts, and the de- ‘‘(f) APPOINTMENT OF NON-PREDESIGNATED formed or expenses incurred, or has failed to pendent parents of such veteran, in equal FIDUCIARY.—If a beneficiary designates an make such payments as may be necessary for parts. If any balance remains, such balance individual to serve as a fiduciary under sub- the benefit of the ward or the dependents of shall be deposited to the credit of the appli- section (e) and the Secretary appoints an in- the ward, then the Secretary may appear, by cable current appropriation; except that dividual not so designated as the fiduciary the Secretary’s authorized attorney, in the there may be paid only so much of such bal- for such beneficiary, the Secretary shall no- court which has appointed such fiduciary, or ance as may be necessary to reimburse a per- tify such beneficiary of— in any court having original, concurrent, or son (other than a political subdivision of the ‘‘(1) the reason why such designated indi- appellate jurisdiction over said cause, and United States) who bore the expenses of last vidual was not appointed; and make proper presentation of such matters. sickness or burial of the veteran for such ex- ‘‘(2) the ability of the beneficiary to mod- The Secretary, in the Secretary’s discretion, penses. No payment shall be made under the ify the appointed fiduciary under subsection may suspend payments to any such fiduciary two preceding sentences of this subsection (c). who shall neglect or refuse, after reasonable unless claim therefor is filed with the Sec- ‘‘(g) PRIORITY OF APPOINTMENT.—In ap- notice, to render an account to the Secretary retary within five years after the death of pointing a fiduciary under this chapter, if a from time to time showing the application of the veteran, except that, if any person so en- beneficiary does not designate a fiduciary such payments for the benefit of such incom- titled under said two sentences is under legal pursuant to subsection (e), to the extent pos- petent or minor beneficiary, or who shall ne- disability at the time of death of the vet- sible the Secretary shall appoint a person glect or refuse to administer the estate ac- eran, such five-year period of limitation who is— cording to law. The Secretary may require shall run from the termination or removal of ‘‘(1) a relative of the beneficiary; the fiduciary, as part of such account, to dis- the legal disability. ‘‘(2) appointed as guardian of the bene- close any additional financial information ‘‘(e) ESCHEATMENT.—Any funds in the ficiary by a court of competent jurisdiction; concerning the beneficiary (except for infor- hands of a fiduciary appointed by a State or mation that is not available to the fidu- court or the Secretary derived from benefits ‘‘(3) authorized to act on behalf of the ben- ciary). The Secretary may appear or inter- payable under laws administered by the Sec- eficiary under a durable power of attorney.’’. vene by the Secretary’s duly authorized at- retary, which under the law of the State

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6802 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 wherein the beneficiary had last legal resi- proposed fiduciary under subsection (a)(1), ‘‘(A) protect the private information of a dence would escheat to the State, shall es- the Secretary shall conduct— beneficiary, including personally identifiable cheat to the United States and shall be re- ‘‘(A) a face-to-face interview with the pro- information; and turned by such fiduciary, or by the personal posed fiduciary by not later than 30 days ‘‘(B) securely conducts financial trans- representative of the deceased beneficiary, after the date on which such inquiry or in- actions. less legal expenses of any administration vestigation begins; and ‘‘(2) A fiduciary shall notify the Secretary necessary to determine that an escheat is in ‘‘(B) a background check of the proposed fi- of any action of the fiduciary that com- order, to the Department, and shall be depos- duciary to— promises or potentially compromises the pri- ited to the credit of the applicable revolving ‘‘(i) in accordance with paragraph (2), de- vate information of a beneficiary. fund, trust fund, or appropriation. termine whether the proposed fiduciary has ‘‘(e) POTENTIAL MISUSE OF FUNDS.—(1) If ‘‘(f) ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary shall pro- been convicted of a crime; and the Secretary has reason to believe that a fi- vide to a fiduciary appointed under section ‘‘(ii) determine whether the proposed fidu- duciary may be misusing all or part of the 5502 of this title materials and tools to assist ciary will serve the best interest of the bene- benefit of a beneficiary, the Secretary the fiduciary in carrying out the responsibil- ficiary, including by conducting a credit shall— ities of the fiduciary under this chapter, in- check of the proposed fiduciary and checking ‘‘(A) conduct a thorough investigation to cluding— the records under paragraph (5). determine the veracity of such belief; and ‘‘(1) handbooks, brochures, or other writ- ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall request informa- ‘‘(B) if such veracity is established, trans- ten material that explain the responsibilities tion concerning whether that person has mit to the officials described in paragraph (2) of a fiduciary under this chapter; been convicted of any offense under Federal a report of such investigation. ‘‘(2) tools located on an Internet website, or State law. If that person has been con- ‘‘(2) The officials described in this para- including forms to submit to the Secretary victed of such an offense, the Secretary may graph are the following: required information; and certify the person as a fiduciary only if the ‘‘(A) The Attorney General. ‘‘(3) assistance provided by telephone.’’. Secretary finds that the person is an appro- ‘‘(B) Each head of a Federal department or (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of priate person to act as fiduciary for the ben- agency that pays to a fiduciary or other per- sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of eficiary concerned under the circumstances. son benefits under any law administered by title 38, United States Code, is amended by ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall conduct the back- such department of agency for the use and inserting after the item relating to section ground check described in paragraph (1)(B)— benefit of a minor, incompetent, or other 5502 the following new item: ‘‘(A) each time a person is proposed to be beneficiary. ‘‘5502A. Supervision of fiduciaries.’’. a fiduciary, regardless of whether the person ‘‘(f) BOND.—In determining whether a pro- (c) DEFINITION OF FIDUCIARY.—Section 5506 is serving or has served as a fiduciary; and posed fiduciary is required to furnish a bond of title 38, United States Code is amended— ‘‘(B) at no expense to the beneficiary. under subsection (a)(4), the Secretary shall (1) by striking ‘‘For purposes’’ and insert- ‘‘(4) Each proposed fiduciary shall disclose consider— ing ‘‘(a) For purposes’’; and to the Secretary the number of beneficiaries ‘‘(1) the existence of any familial or other (2) by adding at the end the following new that the fiduciary acts on behalf of. personal relationship between the proposed subsection: ‘‘(5) The Secretary shall maintain records fiduciary and the beneficiary; and ‘‘(b)(1) For purposes of subsection (a), the of any person who has— ‘‘(2) the care the proposed fiduciary has term ‘person’ includes any— ‘‘(A) previously served as a fiduciary; and taken to protect the interests of the bene- ‘‘(A) State or local government agency ‘‘(B) had such fiduciary status revoked by ficiary. whose mission is to carry out income main- the Secretary. ‘‘(g) LIST OF FIDUCIARIES.—Each regional tenance, social service, or health care-re- ‘‘(6)(A) If a fiduciary appointed by the Sec- office of the Veterans Benefits Administra- lated activities; retary is convicted of a crime described in tion shall maintain a list of the following: ‘‘(B) any State or local government agency subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall notify ‘‘(1) The name and contact information of with fiduciary responsibilities; or the beneficiary of such conviction by not each fiduciary, including address, telephone ‘‘(C) any nonprofit social service agency later than 14 days after the date on which number, and email address. that the Secretary determines— the Secretary learns of such conviction. ‘‘(2) With respect to each fiduciary de- ‘‘(i) regularly provides services as a fidu- ‘‘(B) A crime described in this subpara- scribed in paragraph (1)— ciary concurrently to five or more individ- graph is a crime— ‘‘(A) the date of the most recent back- uals; and ‘‘(i) for which the fiduciary is convicted ground check and credit check performed by ‘‘(ii) is not a creditor of any such indi- while serving as a fiduciary for any person; the Secretary under this section; vidual. ‘‘(ii) that is not included in a report sub- ‘‘(B) the date that any bond was paid under ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall maintain a list of mitted by the fiduciary under section 5509(a) this section; State or local agencies and nonprofit social of this title; and ‘‘(C) the name, address, and telephone service agencies under paragraph (1) that are ‘‘(iii) that the Secretary determines could number of each beneficiary the fiduciary qualified to act as a fiduciary under this affect the ability of the fiduciary to act on acts on behalf of; and chapter. In maintaining such list, the Sec- behalf of the beneficiary. ‘‘(D) the amount that the fiduciary con- retary may consult the lists maintained ‘‘(c) INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS.— trols with respect to each beneficiary de- under section 807(h) of the Social Security (1) In the case of a proposed fiduciary de- scribed in subparagraph (C).’’. Act (42 U.S.C. 1007(h)).’’. scribed in paragraph (2), the Secretary, in (e) ANNUAL RECEIPT OF PAYMENTS.— (d) QUALIFICATIONS.—Section 5507 of title conducting an inquiry or investigation under (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 5509 of title 38, 38, United States Code, is amended to read as subsection (a)(1), may carry out such inquiry United States Code, is amended— follows: or investigation on an expedited basis that (A) in subsection (a)—— ‘‘§ 5507. Inquiry, investigations, and qualifica- may include giving priority to conducting (i) by striking ‘‘may require a fiduciary to tion of fiduciaries such inquiry or investigation. Any such in- file a’’ and inserting ‘‘shall require a fidu- ‘‘(a) INVESTIGATION.—Any certification of a quiry or investigation carried out on such an ciary to file an annual’’; and person for payment of benefits of a bene- expedited basis shall be carried out under (ii) by adding at the end the following new ficiary to that person as such beneficiary’s regulations prescribed for purposes of this sentence: ‘‘The Secretary shall transmit fiduciary under section 5502 of this title shall section. such annual report or accounting to the ben- be made on the basis of— ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) applies with respect to a eficiary and any legal guardian of such bene- ‘‘(1) an inquiry or investigation by the Sec- proposed fiduciary who is— ficiary.’’; retary of the fitness of that person to serve ‘‘(A) the parent (natural, adopted, or step- (B) by adding at the end the following new as fiduciary for that beneficiary to be con- parent) of a beneficiary who is a minor; subsections: ducted in advance of such certification and ‘‘(B) the spouse or parent of an incom- ‘‘(c) MATTERS INCLUDED.—Except as pro- in accordance with subsection (b); petent beneficiary; vided by subsection (f), an annual report or ‘‘(2) adequate evidence that certification of ‘‘(C) a person who has been appointed a fi- accounting under subsection (a) shall include that person as fiduciary for that beneficiary duciary of the beneficiary by a court of com- the following: is in the interest of such beneficiary (as de- petent jurisdiction; ‘‘(1) For each beneficiary that a fiduciary termined by the Secretary under regula- ‘‘(D) being appointed to manage an estate acts on behalf of— tions); where the annual amount of veterans bene- ‘‘(A) the amount of the benefits of the ben- ‘‘(3) adequate evidence that the person to fits to be managed by the proposed fiduciary eficiary provided under any law adminis- serve as fiduciary protects the private infor- does not exceed $3,600, as adjusted pursuant tered by the Secretary accrued during the mation of a beneficiary in accordance with to section 5312 of this title; or year, the amount spent, and the amount re- subsection (d)(1); and ‘‘(E) a person who is authorized to act on maining; and ‘‘(4) the furnishing of any bond that may be behalf of the beneficiary under a durable ‘‘(B) if the fiduciary serves the beneficiary required by the Secretary in accordance with power of attorney. with respect to benefits not administered by subsection (f). ‘‘(d) PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMA- the Secretary, an accounting of all sources ‘‘(b) ELEMENTS OF INVESTIGATION.—(1) In TION.—(1) A fiduciary shall take all reason- of benefits or other income the fiduciary conducting an inquiry or investigation of a able precautions to— oversees for the beneficiary.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6803 ‘‘(2) A list of events that occurred during port’’ and inserting ‘‘Not later than July 1 of must first exercise his or her appeal the year covered by the report that could af- each year, the Secretary shall submit to the rights before the appeal process for- fect the ability of the fiduciary to act on be- Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the mally begins and the VA sends the re- half of the beneficiary, including— House of Representatives and the Senate a quired forms. ‘‘(A) the fiduciary being convicted of any separate report containing’’. crime; (h) REPORT.—Not later than one year after H.R. 1405, as amended, requires the ‘‘(B) the fiduciary declaring bankruptcy; the date of the enactment of this Act, the VA to include an appeals form with the and Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to notice of decision for every claim. This ‘‘(C) any judgments entered against the fi- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the cuts out several steps and speeds up duciary. Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Af- the appeals process. This commonsense ‘‘(d) RANDOM AUDITS.—The Secretary shall fairs of the House of Representatives a com- change will immediately reduce the annually conduct random audits of fidu- prehensive report on the implementation of time frame of the appeals process by 60 ciaries who receive a commission pursuant the amendments made by this Act, includ- days. to subsection 5502A(a)(1) of this title. ing— ‘‘(e) STATUS OF FIDUCIARY.—If a fiduciary (1) detailed information on the establish- H.R. 1405 will also allow the VA to includes in the annual report events de- ment of new policies and procedures pursu- provide better customer service to scribed in subsection (c)(2), the Secretary ant to such amendments and training pro- those veterans who are already strug- may take appropriate action to adjust the vided on such policies and procedures; and gling with significant delays and bu- status of the fiduciary as the Secretary de- (2) a discussion of whether the Secretary reaucratic challenges. termines appropriate, including by revoking should provide fiduciaries with standardized This legislation is, indeed, a com- the fiduciary status of the fiduciary. financial software to simplify reporting re- monsense improvement that will result ‘‘(f) CAREGIVERS AND CERTAIN OTHER FIDU- quirements. in veterans in southern Nevada receiv- CIARIES.—(1)(A) In carrying out this section, SEC. 5. LIMITATION ON AWARDS AND BONUSES the Secretary shall ensure that a caregiver TO EMPLOYEES OF DEPARTMENT OF ing the benefits they have earned in a fiduciary is required only to file an annual VETERANS AFFAIRS. timely fashion. I constantly hear from report or accounting under subsection (a) For each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, veterans in Las Vegas that the process with respect to the amount of the benefits of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not is too complicated and takes too long. the beneficiary provided under any law ad- pay more than $345,000,000 in awards or bo- This change will eliminate an unneces- ministered by the Secretary— nuses under chapter 45 or 53 of title 5, United sary bureaucratic step and speed up the ‘‘(i) spent on— States Code, or any other awards or bonuses process for those veterans and all our ‘‘(I) food and housing for the beneficiary; authorized under such title. veterans across the country. and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(II) clothing, health-related expenses, H.R. 1405, as amended, is supported recreation, and other personal items for the ant to the rule, the gentleman from by the VA and the veterans service or- beneficiary; and Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gentle- ganizations who came and testified. ‘‘(ii) saved for the beneficiary. woman from Nevada (Ms. TITUS) each This piece of legislation also includes ‘‘(B) The Secretary shall coordinate with will control 20 minutes. language from three other bills: H.R. the Under Secretary for Benefits and the The Chair recognizes the gentleman 679, the Honor America’s Guard-Re- Under Secretary for Health to— from Florida. ‘‘(i) minimize the frequency with which serve Retirees Act, introduced by Rep- GENERAL LEAVE employees of the Department visit the home resentative WALZ of Minnesota; Chair- of a caregiver fiduciary and beneficiary; and Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, man RUNYAN’s bill, H.R. 733, the Access ‘‘(ii) limit the extent of supervision by I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act; such Under Secretaries with respect to such bers have 5 legislative days in which to and Mr. JOHNSON’s bill, H.R. 894, to re- a fiduciary and beneficiary. revise and extend their remarks and form VA’s fiduciary program. ‘‘(C) In this paragraph, the term ‘caregiver add any extraneous material they may I want to thank the chairman of our fiduciary’ means a fiduciary who— have on H.R. 1405, as amended. subcommittee, Mr. RUNYAN, for moving ‘‘(i) in addition to acting as a fiduciary for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there a beneficiary, is approved by the Secretary this legislation through the sub- to be a provider of personal care services for objection to the request of the gen- committee and for the bipartisan co- the beneficiary under paragraph (3)(A)(i) of tleman from Florida? operation that guides our work on be- section 1720G(a) of this title; There was no objection. half of Nevada’s veterans. ‘‘(ii) in carrying out such care services to Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, such beneficiary, has undergone not less I yield myself such time as I may con- b 1730 than four home visits under paragraph (9)(A) sume. I also want to thank the many vet- of such section; and I want to commend the gentlewoman eran service organizations for their ‘‘(iii) has not been required by the Sec- from Nevada (Ms. TITUS) for identi- helpful input and for supporting this retary to take corrective action pursuant to legislation. paragraph (9)(C) of such section. fying another step in cleaning up the ‘‘(2) In carrying out this section, the Sec- claims process. Her bill also includes I urge my colleagues to support pas- retary may adjust the matters required provisions authored by the former ser- sage of H.R. 1405, and I reserve the bal- under an annual report or accounting under geant major of the Minnesota National ance of my time. subsection (a) with respect to a fiduciary Guard, Mr. WALZ, to provide honorary Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, whom the Secretary determines to have ef- veteran status to members of the Na- I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman fectively protected the interests of the bene- tional Guard and Reserves. from New Jersey (Mr. RUNYAN), the ficiary over a sustained period.’’; and H.R. 1405 would also improve access subcommittee chairman for Disability (C) by striking the section heading and in- Assistance and Memorial Affairs. serting the following: ‘‘Annual reports and to veterans’ claims information by cer- accountings of fiduciaries’’. tain State and local government offi- Mr. RUNYAN. Thank you, Chairman (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of cials. And finally, the bill would revise MILLER, for yielding. sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of the process by which fiduciary agents Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have title 38, United States Code, is amended by are assigned and limit the amount of sponsored H.R. 733, the Access to Vet- striking the item relating to section 5509 and bonuses that can be paid under chap- erans Benefits Improvement Act, with inserting the following new item: ters 45 and 53 of title V. my good friend and colleague, Mr. TIM ‘‘5509. Annual reports and accountings of fi- WALZ of Minnesota. This legislation is duciaries.’’. Again, I know that there are other (f) REPAYMENT OF MISUSED BENEFITS.—Sec- Members who wish to speak in more included as section 3 of H.R. 1405 and tion 6107(a)(2)(C) of title 38, United States detail on the provisions of this bill, so would provide certain local and State Code, is amended by inserting before the pe- at this time, I will reserve the balance government employees access to case- riod the following: ‘‘, including by the Sec- of my time. tracking information through the De- retary not acting in accordance with section Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- partment of Veterans Affairs. 5507 of this title’’. self such time as I may consume. There is no doubt that we have a re- (g) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Section 5510 of title I rise in support of H.R. 1405, as sponsibility to veterans to ensure that 38, United States Code, is amended by strik- ing ‘‘The Secretary shall include in the An- amended. every effort is made to simplify the nual Benefits Report of the Veterans Bene- I introduced this legislation, H.R. claims process. Key to this effort are fits Administration or the Secretary’s An- 1405, to improve the veterans’ claims the County Service Veterans Officers, nual Performance and Accountability Re- appeals process. Currently, a veteran whose expertise in claims development

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6804 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 helps veterans in New Jersey and in and honors. If you serve 20 or more fact that four unexpected deaths were attrib- communities all across America. years in uniform, you stand ready, you uted to mismanagement and lack of oversight, Veterans are often frustrated, as train people who went to war, we are tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses were they ask for help from a county service going to give you the dignity and the awarded to top level executives at the facility. officer, that this person acting on their honor of calling you a veteran. It is past time that we stop rewarding people behalf cannot directly access even the So I ask my colleagues to support for simply showing up to work—bonuses most basic information about the sta- this important package of legislation. should be the exception, not the norm. Fur- tus of their claim. However, while This one small piece is the right thing thermore, at a time when so many of our sol- looking to remedy that complication to do. It is many, many years overdue. diers are returning from war, and in light of the and broaden access to case-tracking in- I ask for the support of H.R. 1405. deaths in Atlanta, I believe the VA should formation, consideration must also be Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, prioritize veterans’ health and well-being given to the protection of veterans’ pri- at this time I yield 2 minutes to the above all else. vate information. That is the balance gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JOHNSON), a H.R. 1405 takes a positive step in ensuring that this bill strikes. former member of the VA Committee that more discretion is used when providing Mr. Speaker, I support section 3 of and a 26-plus year veteran of the bonus payments to employees at the VA. The H.R. 1405, along with all the other pro- United States Air Force. legislation caps financial awards at the VA to visions contained within the bill, and I Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. I thank the no more than $345 million for fiscal years encourage all Members to join me in chairman for recognizing me. 2014 to 2018. It is time we stop rewarding Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support support of the legislation. lackluster work and focus instead on providing today of H.R. 1405, which, in addition Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 the best possible care for our veterans. to improving the disability claims ap- minutes to the gentleman from Min- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join peals process for veterans, contains nesota (Mr. WALZ), who brings incred- me in showing our gratitude for our nation’s language from H.R. 894, legislation I in- ible expertise and compassion to the veterans by supporting H.R. 1405. committee as a decorated veteran him- troduced to provide necessary reforms The SPEAKER pro tempore. The self. to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ question is on the motion offered by Fiduciary Program. Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- In response to an investigation by to thank the chairman and the ranking LER) that the House suspend the rules the Oversight and Investigations Sub- member of the full committee and the and pass the bill, H.R. 1405, as amend- committee, which I chaired in the last subcommittees for doing exceptional ed. Congress, this legislation includes sig- work, for putting our veterans first, for The question was taken; and (two- nificant changes that will strengthen bringing a package of commonsense thirds being in the affirmative) the the VA’s standards for administering legislation to honor our Nation’s vet- rules were suspended and the bill, as the Fiduciary Program and increase erans, and doing it in the best and amended, was passed. protection for vulnerable veterans. smartest manner we can. If the entire Requiring background checks and The title of the bill was amended so Congress functioned like the VA Com- lowering the fee a fiduciary can charge as to read: ‘‘A bill to amend title 38, mittee, I think the American public would increase scrutiny over fidu- United States Code, to require the Sec- would be far better served. ciaries and help root out potential retary of Veterans Affairs to include a There is a provision in this bill that predators. It also adds a layer of pro- notice of disagreement form in any no- is very simple. It recognizes the service tection for veterans with fiduciaries by tice of decision issued for the denial of and sacrifice of members of the Na- allowing veterans to petition to have a benefit sought, to improve the super- tional Guard and Reserves. These are their fiduciary removed and replaced. vision of fiduciaries of veterans under the men and women of our Reserve Importantly, it would also enable vet- the laws administered by the Secretary component. They take the same oath erans to appeal their incompetency of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- of office. They do the same training. status at any time. That is a right not poses.’’. They and their family sacrifice their currently granted to veterans. A motion to reconsider was laid on time and energy and stand at the ready I would like to thank Chairman RUN- the table. at all times. They assist flood victims YAN and Ranking Member TITUS of the f in Colorado and Minnesota, fight fires Disability Assistance and Memorial Af- VETERANS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE across the Western United States, and fairs Subcommittee for their support of ON EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT stand ready to fight and defend this this legislation, and I urge my col- ACT OF 2013 Nation at a moment’s notice. They leagues to support it. truly are the minutemen. Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I would Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would guess that the vast majority urge my colleagues to join us in sup- I move to suspend the rules and pass of Americans and maybe even Members port of H.R. 1405, as amended, and I the bill (H.R. 2011) to amend title 38, of this body don’t recognize that you yield back the balance of my time. United States Code, to provide for a can serve 20 years doing that, and if Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, two-year extension of the Veterans’ you are not called to a specific title X H.R. 1405, as amended, is yet another Advisory Committee on Education. service, you cannot be considered a bipartisan bill that has been advanced The Clerk read the title of the bill. veteran. You can go to the VA hospital, out of our committee. I, again, thank The text of the bill is as follows: you can go use the GI Bill, you can be all the members for their collaborative H.R. 2011 buried in a veterans’ cemetery, but you work on this bill, and I urge my col- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of are technically a military retiree. leagues to join us in passing H.R. 1405, Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, This may seem like a small thing, as amended, and I yield back the bal- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. but it is not. The title of ‘‘veteran’’ ance of my time. means more than just a license plate This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans’ Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Advisory Committee on Education Improve- you get from your State. It is some- rise today in support of H.R. 1405. This ment Act of 2013’’. thing your neighbors know about. straightforward legislation contains several SEC. 2. TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF VETERANS’ AD- These people don’t and should not have provisions relating to veterans benefits, and VISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION. to explain that they are technically also includes a cut in bonuses at the Depart- Section 3692 of title 38, United States Code, not a veteran. ment of Veterans Affairs. is amended— This piece of legislation—and I Under current practice, the VA pays out (1) in subsection (a)— thank, again, the people who made this about $400 million in bonuses to its workers (A) by inserting ‘‘31,’’ after ‘‘30,’’; and possible—simply corrects that. Very each year. Recently we have seen these bo- (B) by striking ‘‘and the Persian Gulf War’’ seldom do we get a chance to do this. It and inserting ‘‘the Persian Gulf War, and the nuses too often go to people whose work post-9/11 operations in Iraq and Afghani- doesn’t add any cost, and it does the does not merit a reward, and to the contrary, stan’’; and right thing. So it is not an added ben- may even merit reprimand. (2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘Decem- efit—which was earned, by the way. It This practice has been evident at the At- ber 31, 2013’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, simply corrects this, puts it in line, lanta VA Medical Center, where despite the 2015’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6805 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I wish to thank Representative and job training programs, and I am ant to the rule, the gentleman from DELANEY of Maryland for introducing proud that it is being considered on the Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- this bill and Chairman MILLER for House floor today. tleman from Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) each bringing it to the floor today. I wish Mr. Speaker, one of the real privi- will control 20 minutes. also to thank Subcommittee on Eco- leges of our work in Congress is getting The Chair recognizes the gentleman nomic Opportunity Chairman FLORES to meet so many dedicated servicemen from Florida. and Ranking Member TAKANO for their and veterans and learn about the in- GENERAL LEAVE hard work on this legislation. credible work they have done to keep Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. our country safe and defend our way of I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, life. Likewise, in our district work, one bers may have 5 legislative days in I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman of the most essential services in our of- which to revise and extend their re- from the 16th District of Ohio (Mr. fices is to provide help to veterans so marks and include any extraneous ma- RENACCI). that they can earn the benefits that terial they may have on H.R. 2011. Mr. RENACCI. Thank you, Mr. Chair- they deserve. When we travel across The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there man, for the time. our districts, what we see is the deep objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise appreciation the American people have tleman from Florida? today with many of my colleagues who for her veterans. There is a reverence There was no objection. worked together as part of a bipartisan for their heroism and gratitude for Mr. MILLER of Florida. I yield my- working group, including Mr. CARNEY, their service. Mr. Speaker, the American people self such time as I may consume. Mr. HECK, Mr. DELANEY, and others, in Mr. Speaker, having the right skills strong support of H.R. 2011, the Vet- feel strongly that our veterans deserve is one of the keys to finding a good job, erans’ Advisory Committee on Edu- to be repaid for their service. I believe that one of the most significant com- and America’s taxpayers are now pro- cation Improvement Act. It was my mitments that we can make to these viding the most valuable GI Bill ben- great pleasure to join my good friend, servicemen is their education. efit to veterans and dependents since the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Going back to 1944, with the first GI World War II. DELANEY), in introducing this legisla- Bill, we have joined together as a Na- To assist VA and the Congress in tion. tion and said that when our veterans making sure that veterans’ educational America’s veterans sacrifice dearly come home, they are going to be able assistance benefits are meeting the for this country, and I believe it is our to receive the education they need. In needs of our veterans, title 38 has es- obligation to help them once their today’s high-tech global economy, that tablished a committee to advise the service is complete. commitment is more important than Secretary on the needs of veteran stu- The Veterans’ Advisory Committee ever. The veterans’ unemployment rate dents. The committee’s statutory term on Education was created in 1972 to ad- is too low, especially for post-9/11. will expire on December 31 of this year. vise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs To give our veterans the best chance H.R. 2011 would extend that term for 2 on education and job training pro- to succeed, we need to make sure that years. I thank Mr. DELANEY for bring- grams. Our legislation will not only they have a choice in the VA, we need ing his bill forward to our committee. continue the work of this valuable to make sure that our current benefit I reserve the balance of my time. committee by reauthorizing it for 2 programs are working, and we need to Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield years, but it will also expand the com- make sure that our veterans’ education myself such time as I may consume. mittee to include representatives for programs are adapting to an ever- I rise in support of H.R. 2011, the Vet- those that served after September 11, changing world. erans’ Advisory Committee on Edu- 2001. Mr. Speaker, this legislation does cation Improvement Act of 2013. The Every military conflict has its own two very important things. Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Edu- unique atrocities and every generation b 1745 cation provides advice to the Secretary of veterans faces a unique set of obsta- of Veterans Affairs on the administra- cles as they rejoin the civilian job mar- First, it reauthorizes the Veterans tion of education and training pro- ket. For this reason, it is critical that Advisory Committee on Education grams for veterans and servicemem- we include members to represent those through 2015. Absent congressional ac- bers, Reservists and Guard personnel, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. tion, the Veterans Advisory Committee and dependents of veterans. The Advi- As a Member of Congress, I believe on Education will sunset this Decem- sory Committee is composed of vet- there is no greater cause than pro- ber. Second, this legislation updates the erans and persons who are eminent in tecting and caring for our service men U.S. Code to ensure that the com- their respective fields of education, and women. I ask my colleagues to sup- mittee includes post-9/11 veterans. labor, and management and are rep- port H.R. 2011. Doing so will ensure There are over 2 million post-9/11 vet- resentatives of institutions and estab- that our troops receive the most effec- erans in the United States, and their lishments furnishing education to vet- tive education and training opportuni- perspectives need to be heard on the erans. ties available. committee and at the VA. Besides providing advice to the Sec- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 Mr. Speaker, I am proud to note that retary, the Advisory Committee rec- minutes to the gentleman from Mary- H.R. 2011 is supported by numerous im- ommends new educational benefits and land (Mr. DELANEY). portant veterans organizations, includ- services. It also plays a key role in the Mr. DELANEY. I want to thank the ing the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans long-range planning and development ranking member for yielding. I also of America, the Military Officers Asso- of existing education benefit programs want to thank Chairman MILLER and ciation of America, the Student Vet- for our veterans. the rest of the Veterans’ Affairs Com- erans Association, and the Veterans of Mr. Speaker, as our post-9/11 GI Bill mittee for their support during this Foreign Wars. continues to evolve and be fully under- committee process. I can’t think of better endorsements stood by the VA, colleges, veterans, The Veterans Affairs Committee does than these. and their dependents, the Advisory some of the most important work here Helping our veterans transition to ci- Committee is crucial to full implemen- in Congress and has long been ap- vilian life is one of the most critical tation and resolving lingering issues. plauded as a place where both parties challenges facing our country. These The authority for the Veterans’ Advi- work together. In that vein, our bill, men and women are truly our country’s sory Committee on Education is slated H.R. 2011, the Veterans’ Advisory Com- heroes, and they deserve a world-class to end on December 31, 2013. H.R. 2011 mittee on Education Improvement Act, education. Our constituents feel would extend this authority for 2 years is bipartisan legislation which I was strongly that this is something that we so that the Advisory Committee can pleased to introduce with my colleague get right. continue its important work in ensur- from Ohio, Congressman RENACCI. H.R. I thank the ranking member for his ing that veterans receive the full value 2011 is commonsense legislation de- time, and I urge my colleagues to sup- of their educational benefits. signed to improve the VA’s education port this bill.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6806 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2013 Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, The Clerk read the title of the bill. Meeks Ribble Smith (WA) I have no further requests for time. So Meng Rice (SC) Southerland The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Messer Richmond Stewart if my good friend Mr. MICHAUD is ready question is on the motion offered by Mica Rigell Stivers to close, so am I. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- Michaud Roby Stockman Miller (FL) Roe (TN) Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I also LER Swalwell (CA) ) that the House suspend the rules Miller (MI) Rogers (AL) have no further requests for time. Takano and pass the bill, as amended. Miller, Gary Rogers (KY) Terry I urge all of my colleagues to support This is a 5-minute vote. Miller, George Rogers (MI) Thompson (CA) H.R. 2011, and I yield back the balance The vote was taken by electronic de- Moore Rohrabacher Thompson (MS) Mullin Rokita Thompson (PA) of my time. vice, and there were—yeas 404, nays 1, Mulvaney Rooney Mr. MILLER of Florida. I, too, Mr. Thornberry not voting 25, as follows: Murphy (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Tiberi Speaker, ask my colleagues to join me Murphy (PA) Roskam [Roll No. 561] Tierney in supporting H.R. 2011, and I yield Nadler Ross Tipton Napolitano Rothfus YEAS—404 Titus back the balance of my time. Neal Roybal-Allard Tonko The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Amash DeFazio Huelskamp Negrete McLeod Royce Tsongas Amodei DeGette Huffman Neugebauer Ruiz question is on the motion offered by Turner Andrews Delaney Huizenga (MI) Nolan Runyan Upton the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- Bachmann DeLauro Hultgren Nugent Ruppersberger Valadao LER) that the House suspend the rules Bachus DelBene Hunter Nunes Ryan (OH) and pass the bill, H.R. 2011. Barber Denham Hurt Nunnelee Ryan (WI) Van Hollen Barletta Dent Israel Vargas The question was taken. O’Rourke Salmon Barr DeSantis Issa Olson Sa´ nchez, Linda Veasey The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Barrow (GA) DesJarlais Jackson Lee Palazzo T. Vela ´ opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Barton Deutch Jeffries Pallone Sanchez, Loretta Velazquez in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Bass Diaz-Balart Jenkins Pascrell Sarbanes Visclosky Beatty Dingell Johnson (GA) Paulsen Scalise Wagner Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, on that Becerra Doggett Johnson (OH) Pearce Schakowsky Walberg I demand the yeas and nays. Benishek Doyle Johnson, E. B. Pelosi Schiff Walden The yeas and nays were ordered. Bentivolio Duckworth Johnson, Sam Perlmutter Schneider Walorski Bera (CA) Duffy Jones Walz The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Perry Schock Bilirakis Duncan (SC) Jordan Peters (CA) Schrader Wasserman ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Bishop (GA) Duncan (TN) Joyce Peters (MI) Schweikert Schultz ceedings on this motion will be post- Bishop (NY) Edwards Kaptur Peterson Scott (VA) Waters poned. Bishop (UT) Ellison Keating Petri Scott, Austin Watt Black Ellmers Kelly (IL) Pingree (ME) Scott, David Waxman f Blackburn Engel Kelly (PA) Pittenger Sensenbrenner Weber (TX) Blumenauer Enyart Kennedy Pitts Serrano Webster (FL) RECESS Bonamici Eshoo Kildee Pocan Sessions Welch Boustany Esty Kilmer The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Poe (TX) Sewell (AL) Wenstrup Brady (PA) Farenthold King (IA) Polis Shea-Porter Westmoreland ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Brady (TX) Farr King (NY) Pompeo Sherman Whitfield declares the House in recess until ap- Braley (IA) Fattah Kingston Posey Shimkus Williams proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Bridenstine Fincher Kinzinger (IL) Price (GA) Shuster Wilson (SC) Brooks (AL) Fitzpatrick Kirkpatrick Price (NC) Simpson Wittman Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 47 min- Brooks (IN) Fleischmann Kline Quigley Sinema Wolf utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Broun (GA) Fleming Kuster Radel Sires Womack Brown (FL) Flores Labrador Woodall f Rahall Slaughter Brownley (CA) Forbes LaMalfa Rangel Smith (MO) Yarmuth b 1830 Buchanan Fortenberry Lamborn Reed Smith (NE) Yoder Bucshon Foster Lance Reichert Smith (NJ) Yoho AFTER RECESS Burgess Foxx Langevin Renacci Smith (TX) Young (IN) Bustos Frankel (FL) Lankford The recess having expired, the House Calvert Franks (AZ) Larsen (WA) NAYS—1 was called to order by the Speaker pro Camp Frelinghuysen Larson (CT) Sanford Cantor Fudge Latham tempore (Mr. MEADOWS) at 6 o’clock Capito Gabbard Latta NOT VOTING—25 Capps Gallego Lee (CA) and 30 minutes p.m. Aderholt Herrera Beutler Payne Capuano Garamendi Levin Butterfield Higgins Rush f Ca´ rdenas Garcia Lewis Campbell Kind Carney Gardner Lipinski Schwartz ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Connolly McCarthy (NY) Carson (IN) Garrett LoBiondo Speier Cooper McCaul PRO TEMPORE Carter Gerlach Loebsack Stutzman Graves (MO) Moran Cartwright Gibbs Lofgren Wilson (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Grijalva Noem Cassidy Gibson Long Young (AK) Grimm Owens ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Castor (FL) Gingrey (GA) Lowenthal Gutie´rrez Pastor (AZ) will resume on motions to suspend the Castro (TX) Gohmert Lowey rules previously postponed. Chabot Goodlatte Lucas b 1854 Chaffetz Gosar Luetkemeyer Votes will be taken in the following Chu Gowdy Lujan Grisham Messrs. ROHRABACHER and BEN order: Cicilline Granger (NM) RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico changed H.R. 2189, by the yeas and nays; Clarke Graves (GA) Luja´ n, Ben Ray their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ H.R. 2011, by the yeas and nays. Clay Grayson (NM) Cleaver Green, Al Lummis So (two-thirds being in the affirma- The first electronic vote will be con- Clyburn Green, Gene Lynch tive) the rules were suspended and the ducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- Coble Griffin (AR) Maffei bill, as amended, was passed. maining electronic vote will be con- Coffman Griffith (VA) Maloney, Cohen Guthrie Carolyn The result of the vote was announced ducted as a 5-minute vote. Cole Hahn Maloney, Sean as above recorded. f Collins (GA) Hall Marchant The title of the bill was amended so Collins (NY) Hanabusa Marino as to read: ‘‘A bill to improve the proc- ESTABLISHING COMMISSION OR Conaway Hanna Massie essing of disability claims by the De- TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE Conyers Harper Matheson Cook Harris Matsui partment of Veterans Affairs, and for BACKLOG OF DISABILITY Costa Hartzler McCarthy (CA) other purposes.’’. CLAIMS Cotton Hastings (FL) McClintock Courtney Hastings (WA) McCollum A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Cramer Heck (NV) McDermott the table. finished business is the vote on the mo- Crawford Heck (WA) McGovern f tion to suspend the rules and pass the Crenshaw Hensarling McHenry bill (H.R. 2189) to establish a commis- Crowley Himes McIntyre VETERANS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE Cuellar Hinojosa McKeon ON EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT sion or task force to evaluate the back- Culberson Holding McKinley log of disability claims of the Depart- Cummings Holt McMorris ACT OF 2013 ment of Veterans Affairs, as amended, Daines Honda Rodgers The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Davis (CA) Horsford McNerney on which the yeas and nays were or- Davis, Danny Hoyer Meadows finished business is the vote on the mo- dered. Davis, Rodney Hudson Meehan tion to suspend the rules and pass the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6807 bill (H.R. 2011) to amend title 38, Marino Pompeo Slaughter Res. 391) providing for consideration of United States Code, to provide for a Matheson Posey Smith (MO) the bill (H.R. 992) to amend provisions Matsui Price (GA) Smith (NE) two-year extension of the Veterans’ McCarthy (CA) Price (NC) Smith (NJ) in section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Advisory Committee on Education on McClintock Quigley Smith (TX) Street Reform and Consumer Protec- which the yeas and nays were ordered. McCollum Radel Smith (WA) tion Act relating to Federal assistance McDermott Rahall Southerland for swaps entities, and providing for The Clerk read the title of the bill. McGovern Rangel Stewart The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McHenry Reed Stivers consideration of the bill (H.R. 2374) to question is on the motion offered by McIntyre Reichert Stockman amend the Securities Exchange Act of McKeon Renacci Swalwell (CA) the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- McKinley Ribble 1934 to provide protections for retail Takano customers, and for other purposes, LER) that the House suspend the rules McMorris Rice (SC) Terry and pass the bill. Rodgers Richmond Thompson (CA) which was referred to the House Cal- This is a 5-minute vote. McNerney Rigell Thompson (MS) endar and ordered to be printed. Meadows Roby The vote was taken by electronic de- Thompson (PA) f Meehan Roe (TN) Thornberry Meeks Rogers (AL) vice, and there were—yeas 404, nays 2, Tiberi Meng Rogers (KY) MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR not voting 24, as follows: Tierney Messer Rogers (MI) OF CONGRESSMAN MAJOR R. Tipton [Roll No. 562] Mica Rohrabacher Titus OWENS Michaud Rokita YEAS—404 Tonko Miller (FL) Rooney (Ms. CLARKE asked and was given Tsongas Amash Culberson Hastings (WA) Miller (MI) Ros-Lehtinen Turner permission to address the House for 1 Amodei Cummings Heck (NV) Miller, Gary Roskam Upton minute and to revise and extend her re- Andrews Daines Heck (WA) Miller, George Ross Valadao Bachmann Davis (CA) Hensarling Moore Rothfus marks.) Van Hollen Bachus Davis, Danny Himes Mullin Roybal-Allard Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, my col- Vargas Barber Davis, Rodney Hinojosa Mulvaney Royce leagues, we were all saddened last Mon- Barletta DeFazio Holding Murphy (FL) Ruiz Veasey Barr DeGette Holt Murphy (PA) Runyan Vela day evening to hear of the passing of ´ Barrow (GA) Delaney Honda Nadler Ruppersberger Velazquez my predecessor, the Honorable Con- Barton DeLauro Horsford Napolitano Ryan (OH) Visclosky gressman Major R. Owens, and I stand Bass DelBene Hoyer Wagner Neal Ryan (WI) here with colleagues to commemorate Beatty Denham Hudson Negrete McLeod Salmon Walberg Becerra Dent Huelskamp Neugebauer Sa´ nchez, Linda Walden his life and his record of dedicated Benishek DeSantis Huffman Nolan T. Walorski service to the people of central Brook- Bentivolio DesJarlais Huizenga (MI) Nugent Sanchez, Loretta Walz Bera (CA) Deutch Hultgren Wasserman lyn. Nunes Sanford Congressman Owens was committed Bilirakis Diaz-Balart Hunter Nunnelee Sarbanes Schultz Bishop (GA) Dingell Hurt O’Rourke Scalise Waters to the children and families who had Bishop (NY) Doggett Israel Olson Schakowsky Watt been marginalized and ignored by the Bishop (UT) Doyle Issa Palazzo Schiff Waxman body politic. He worked to involve the Black Duckworth Jackson Lee Pallone Schneider Weber (TX) Blackburn Duffy Jeffries Pascrell Schock Webster (FL) community in the control of local pub- Blumenauer Duncan (SC) Jenkins Paulsen Schrader Welch lic schools in Brooklyn and was a Bonamici Duncan (TN) Johnson (GA) Pearce Scott (VA) Wenstrup strong advocate for education as a Boustany Edwards Johnson (OH) Westmoreland Pelosi Scott, Austin member of the House Committee on Brady (PA) Ellison Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter Scott, David Whitfield Brady (TX) Ellmers Johnson, Sam Perry Sensenbrenner Williams Education and the Workforce. His ef- Braley (IA) Engel Jones Peters (CA) Serrano Wilson (FL) forts were critical to the enactment of Bridenstine Enyart Jordan Peters (MI) Sessions Wilson (SC) the Americans with Disabilities Act. Brooks (AL) Eshoo Joyce Peterson Sewell (AL) Wittman Brooks (IN) Esty Kaptur Petri Shea-Porter Wolf Congressman Owens had always been Broun (GA) Farenthold Keating Pingree (ME) Sherman Womack dedicated to expanding access to infor- Brown (FL) Farr Kelly (IL) Pittenger Shimkus Woodall mation and the empowerment of the Brownley (CA) Fattah Kelly (PA) Pitts Shuster Yarmuth citizenry. Before being elected to the Buchanan Fincher Kennedy Pocan Simpson Yoder Bucshon Fitzpatrick Kildee Poe (TX) Sinema Yoho New York State Senate, he was a proud Burgess Fleischmann Kilmer Polis Sires Young (IN) librarian at the Brooklyn Public Li- Bustos Fleming King (IA) Calvert Flores King (NY) NAYS—2 brary, and he remains the only librar- ian to have been a Member of Congress; Camp Forbes Kingston Massie Schweikert Cantor Fortenberry Kinzinger (IL) and he was a mayoral appointee of Capito Foster Kirkpatrick NOT VOTING—24 Mayor John Lindsay as commissioner Capps Foxx Kline Aderholt Gutie´rrez Owens Capuano Frankel (FL) Kuster for the Community Development Agen- Butterfield Herrera Beutler Pastor (AZ) Ca´ rdenas Franks (AZ) Labrador cy, fighting on behalf of impoverished Campbell Higgins Payne Carney Frelinghuysen LaMalfa Connolly Kind Rush New York citizens. Carson (IN) Fudge Lamborn Cooper McCarthy (NY) Schwartz Carter Gabbard Lance Congressman Major Owens retired Graves (MO) McCaul Speier Cartwright Gallego Langevin from elected office. He devoted himself Grijalva Moran Stutzman Cassidy Garamendi Lankford Grimm Noem Young (AK) to training the next generation of lead- Castor (FL) Garcia Larsen (WA) ers. As a professor, he shared his expe- Castro (TX) Gardner Larson (CT) b 1903 Chabot Garrett Latham rience with the students at Medgar Chaffetz Gerlach Latta So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Evers College. Chu Gibbs Lee (CA) tive) the rules were suspended and the Mr. Speaker, the example of Con- Cicilline Gibson Levin gressman Major R. Owens’ public serv- Clarke Gingrey (GA) Lewis bill was passed. Clay Gohmert Lipinski The result of the vote was announced ice will remain an inspiration to this Cleaver Goodlatte LoBiondo as above recorded. and future generations of elected offi- Clyburn Gosar Loebsack A motion to reconsider was laid on cials in Brooklyn and across the Na- Coble Gowdy Lofgren Coffman Granger Long the table. tion. Cohen Graves (GA) Lowenthal f Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House Cole Grayson Lowey stand to offer a moment of silence in Collins (GA) Green, Al Lucas REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- honor of the late Congressman Major Collins (NY) Green, Gene Luetkemeyer VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF R. Owens. Conaway Griffin (AR) Lujan Grisham H.R. 992, SWAPS REGULATORY Conyers Griffith (VA) (NM) Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today Cook Guthrie Luja´ n, Ben Ray IMPROVEMENT ACT, AND PRO- I rise to pay homage and respect, to the life Costa Hahn (NM) VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF and legacy of Major Owens. Having been Cotton Hall Lummis H.R. 2374, RETAIL INVESTOR PRO- Courtney Hanabusa Lynch elected to the United States Congress in Cramer Hanna Maffei TECTION ACT 1992, I got the grand opportunity to work Crawford Harper Maloney, Mr. SESSIONS from the Committee on alongside Major until his retirement in 2007. Crenshaw Harris Carolyn Crowley Hartzler Maloney, Sean Rules, submitted a privileged report During this time, Major was a hardworking Cuellar Hastings (FL) Marchant (Rept. No. 113–253) on the resolution (H. member and great person. He was resolute in

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Often times decreasing rates for the elderly or sick. row. during a special order, Major would control the The problem is this only serves to CHLI’s programs and initiatives entire time speaking about issues impacting deter young Americans from pur- focus on a wide variety of issues, from those in his district and the broader African chasing health care when faced with public service to commerce and tech- American community. the costs of education, a first home, While in Congress, Major was a champion nology. This month, I spoke at CHLI’s and the prospect of starting a family. Trade and International Affairs Sym- for many issues. Among his greatest accom- We all want Americans to be covered, posium to highlight the importance of plishments was securing over $100 million for but higher premiums for the young and our community’s contribution to the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, healthy to subsidize those who are global economy. As the fastest growing helping pass the Americans with Disabilities greater consumers of health care was group of both consumers and pro- Act, and consistently ensuring the voices of not the bill of goods the American peo- ducers, Hispanics can benefit from re- the disenfranchised did not go mute during his ple were originally sold. Mr. Speaker, ducing trade barriers and opening new tenure. young Americans deserve better. My continued thoughts and prayers are with markets. f his wife, children, family, friends, and col- CHLI has also helped many young leagues during this difficult time. I pray that IMMIGRATION AND WOMEN people and provided them with the nec- they find solace in knowing that Major lived a (Ms. DUCKWORTH asked and was essary tools to succeed in this increas- great life in which they and many others, can given permission to address the House ingly globalized world. Through CHLI’s be proud of and inspired by. for 1 minute and to revise and extend Global Leaders Internship and Fellow- A man who believed in God, provided for her remarks.) ship Program, students from across our his family, and served his country. Major was Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, Nation have expanded their profes- the absolute epitome of what it is to be a achieving immigration reform is not sional horizons and enhanced their un- model citizen. just an issue of security or economics; derstanding of the public and private There is an old gospel song that says . . . it is also an issue of women’s rights. It sectors. ‘‘May the works I’ve done speak for me.’’ is women who disproportionately bear As a CHLI board member, I am proud There is no doubt that the great things Major the brunt of our inability to fix the im- accomplished during his 24 years as a Mem- of the opportunities that CHLI pro- migration system. Undocumented vides to our youth and its commitment ber of Congress will surely speak for him. May women are more likely to suffer from his soul rest in peace and legacy forever live to ensuring that we continue to pros- domestic violence, poor work condi- per as a Nation. on. tions, or be victims of human traf- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ficking. They are afraid to demand jus- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a re- f tice for crimes that are committed markable man, a twenty four year distin- against them, and they are afraid of re- guished Member of this body and an out- taliation and deportation. IN RECOGNITION OF YVONNE standing American, Congressman Major A pathway to citizenship is critical ‘‘BONNIE’’ GONZALEZ OF SOUTH Owens. TEXAS It was through his work in the community as to putting an end to a system that en- a librarian, chief administrator of New York courages the exploitation of women. (Mr. HINOJOSA asked and was given City’s anti-poverty program and a State Sen- Far too many mothers have been sepa- permission to address the House for 1 ator where he learned the benevolence of rated from their children because our minute.) kindness and value of public service. immigration system does not value family unity and parental rights. Fam- Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I In Congress, Congressman Owens worked rise today to recognize Yvonne tirelessly to improve education for all. His ily values are American values. Women waiting decades to reunite with their ‘‘Bonnie’’ Gonzalez, an extraordinary dedication to this cause extended further than public servant who has worked tire- the boundaries of our country and touched families is not acceptable. Ensuring that our family-based im- lessly to improve the lives of south countless lives. Texas residents. Mr. Speaker, it is incumbent upon this body migration policies are strong and that to acknowledge Congressman Owens service they come with rights to employment As CEO of Workforce Solutions, she which has improved our Nation. are key to promoting the well-being of has played a vitally important role in On behalf of the people of the 30th Con- women. We benefit as a Nation when leading transformational change in the gressional District of Texas and the United women have the ability to reach their Rio Grande Valley and in the work- States Congress, I extend my heartfelt sym- full potential. With the help of women, force industry. In fact, due to her ex- pathy to his family and celebrate his life of it is projected that comprehensive im- emplary leadership, Workforce Solu- service. migration reform will reduce our def- tions has become one of the highest f icit by $1 trillion over 10 years. performing workforce boards in Texas. I know that my neighbors care about Prior to joining Workforce Solutions ACA RAISES COSTS ON YOUNG women’s rights and care about keeping as their CEO, Ms. Gonzalez served as AND HEALTHY COVERAGE families together. That is why we need founding president and CEO of the RGV (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania to pass comprehensive immigration re- Empowerment Zone Corporation. asked and was given permission to ad- form now. Under her direction, the Empowerment dress the House for 1 minute and to re- f vise and extend his remarks.) Zone took a $40 million Federal invest- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. COMMEMORATING CHLI’S 10-YEAR ment and leveraged an additional $416 Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, HHS Sec- ANNIVERSARY million in local, State, national, and retary Kathleen Sebelius is scheduled (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was private sector investment into the Em- to testify before the House Energy and given permission to address the House powerment Zone communities. Commerce Committee on the massive for 1 minute and to revise and extend As a devoted public servant, Ms. Gon- technological failures of the online her remarks.) zalez has inspired others to strive for rollout of the Affordable Care Act; and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- excellence and to put the needs of our while some of my colleagues would er, I am pleased to commemorate the community first. Today I congratulate lead you to believe that these are only 10-year anniversary of the Congres- Ms. Bonnie Gonzalez on her new ven- minor Web site glitches, I rise to ad- sional Hispanic Leadership Institute, ture as president of the Knapp Commu- dress a more basic, fundamental flaw in known as CHLI. nity Care Foundation and thank her the construct of the Affordable Care Through his vision and leadership, for the many years of public service to Act. former Congressman Lincoln Diaz- south Texas residents.

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Be- Pakistan is a disloyal, deceptive, and Today, I introduced the Reducing fore taking her current position in Wy- devious ally of the United States. Paki- Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innova- oming in 2004, Mary held park manage- stan harbors Taliban terrorists that tion, and Labor Development, or the ment positions across the U.S., includ- are at war with our troops in Afghani- REBUILD Act of 2013. ing at fabulous Carlsbad Caverns, the stan. Pakistan hid out Obama bin The REBUILD Act is aimed at stimu- Golden Gate Park, the Santa Monica Laden. Pakistan put the Pakistani doc- lating domestic production and in- Mountains, and the Channel Islands in tor that helped the United States take creasing our global competitiveness. the West, and in the East, the Gateway out ‘‘the devil of the desert’’ in prison Provisions included in the bill seek to in New York and the Blue Ridge Park- for 30 years. redesign workforce training, achieve way in Virginia. Pakistan is playing the United comprehensive tax reform, increase ac- Over the course of her career, Mary States for a nation of fools. Otherwise, cess to energy and decrease costly reg- has earned a variety of awards, includ- why would our Government just send ulations, reform health care, reform ing the Department of the Interior Su- $1.2 billion to Pakistan? Haven’t we trade policy, and open up more spec- perior Service Award and the Inter- learned that Pakistan takes our money trum for technological innovation. mountain Region’s Superintendent of and slyly and seditiously uses it for Pieced together, these policies will the Year for Natural Resources, just to purposes counter to U.S. interests? allow us to ensure the United States of name two. Pakistan has become the Benedict America remains the best place in the To many of us in Wyoming, Madam Arnold ally of America. Why do we pay world to do business. I come from a Speaker, Mary Gibson Scott is a neigh- Pakistan to hate us? Madam Speaker, small business and manufacturing bor and a friend, immersed in the Wyo- they will do it for free. background and understand how Fed- ming community; a valued and treas- No American taxpayer money to eral policies can encourage or stifle in- ured public servant; and the epitome of Pakistan. Use that American money in novation and job creation. I encourage a leader in stewardship of both natural America. Freedom-loving nations that all of my colleagues to join me in this resources and human relationships. I give Pakistan money in the delusive effort to restore American innovation am proud and pleased to call Mary Gib- hope of fighting terrorism are sailing and boost our global competitiveness. son Scott my friend. the ships of the foolish—and the United f Madam Speaker, I urge my col- leagues to join me in congratulating States has become the admiral of the IN TRIBUTE TO MAJOR OWENS fleet. Mary Gibson Scott on her illustrious (Mr. WATT asked and was given per- career and in wishing her the very best And that’s just the way it is. mission to address the House for 1 for a happy and well-earned retire- minute and to revise and extend his re- ment. f marks.) f Mr. WATT. Madam Speaker, I simply GENERAL LEAVE SAFE CLIMATE CAUCUS wanted to rise and pay tribute to the (Mr. TONKO asked and was given memory of my dear friend and col- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, permission to address the House for 1 league, Major Owens, who passed last I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- minute and to revise and extend his re- week. I express my condolences to his bers may have 5 legislative days in marks.) family. which to revise and extend their re- As new Members, we take for granted marks and include extraneous material Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, oceans sometimes that there is a system in on Ms. CLARKE’s 1-minute speech. cover 70 percent of our Earth’s surface. place to provide support and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. They are home to a vast number of or- mentorship to new Members. It is not WAGNER). Is there objection to the re- ganisms that form an intricate food just the way things operate. quest of the gentlewoman from Texas? web—one that the world has relied on When I came to Congress in 1993, There was no objection. for high-quality protein and steady em- Major Owens was already here. He be- ployment for generations. If we con- f came one of the monitors and advisers tinue on our current path, we will face TRIBUTE TO MAJOR R. OWENS who taught me the rules of how this in- a serious decline in these essential re- stitution operates—the rules of civil- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was sources. ity, respect, and honor—and the rules given permission to address the House The oceans have been absorbing near- by which we operate the floor of the for 1 minute and to revise and extend ly one-fourth of the carbon emissions House. I learned so much from him, her remarks.) we release every day. We think of the and over the years became a good, Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, oceans as too big to fail, but we are al- close friend of Major Owens and the I rise to join my colleagues in cele- tering their physical, chemical, and bi- members of his family, all of whom we brating ‘‘the people’s Congressman.’’ I ological characteristics at an increas- join in grieving with on this occasion. am so delighted that we have the op- ing pace. Our oceans are warming, cur- I simply wanted to say how much I portunity to share our friendship to- rent patterns are changing, and salin- respected him and how much apprecia- ward the late Congressman Major ity and acidity are changing. Sea levels tion I had for the advice and Owens, who loved his Brooklyn district are rising, and many fisheries are being mentorship he provided to me. and loved his family. My deepest sym- overexploited. f pathy goes to his wife Maria, and all of It is long past time for us to address his family members. climate change—to reduce greenhouse CONGRATULATING MARY GIBSON Major Owens was truly someone who gas emissions and manage our coastal SCOTT served the people. waters and the oceans in a more sus- (Mrs. LUMMIS asked and was given I am reminded of a story that he told tainable way. Oceans have sustained permission to address the House for 1 of when his family heard that FDR was life on this planet for thousands of minute and to revise and extend her re- providing opportunities for work in the years. We should act now to ensure marks.) 1940s. No one in his community was that they continue to do so for thou- Mrs. LUMMIS. Madam Speaker, I getting jobs, but his parents wrote to sands more. rise to recognize Mary Gibson Scott, FDR, and all of a sudden things

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He was, in fact, the people’s Workforce Subcommittee for Workforce Pro- f Congressperson because he extended tections, Congressman Owens helped lead the REMEMBERING CONGRESSMAN his hand. He loved the people. He pro- fight for minimum wage increases, blocked the MAJOR ROBERT ODELL OWENS vided resources and he fought the good attempt to eliminate cash payments for over- fight. time, fought against efforts to roll back or re- (Mr. AL GREEN of Texas asked and I want to thank you, Congressman peal Davis-Bacon and to weaken the Occupa- was given permission to address the Major Owens, for being my friend and a tional Safety and Health Administration. House for 1 minute and to revise and friend of those in Congress, Repub- As Chairman of the Education Sub- extend his remarks.) licans and Democrats. Most of all, I committee on Select Education and Civil Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam want to thank Congressman Major Rights (1988–94), Congresswoman Owens Speaker, like my colleagues, I mourn Owens for being the friend of poor peo- was one of the earliest and strongest sup- the death of Major Owens, but I also ple around the Nation who could not porters of the Americans With Disabilities Act, want to celebrate his life. My purpose speak for themselves. which was enacted into law in 1991. In rec- for rising tonight is to do just this: cel- I am glad that his giant footsteps had ognition for his yeoman work to pass the ADA, ebrate his life. a great impact on the congressional Major Owens was awarded an honorary de- Major Owens was a person of char- district he represented. More impor- gree by Galludet University, the world’s pre- acter who had a great reputation. I had tantly, he had a great impact on Amer- mier higher education institution serving deaf the honor of knowing him through my ica. He was a soldier on the battlefield and hard of hearing people. chief of staff, who was his chief of staff for those who could not speak for Major Owens loved serving in this body and for 16 years. In working with her, she themselves. he was a valued member of the Congressional explained to me all of the many things May he rest in peace. God bless him Progressive Caucus and the Congressional that he was a party to over the course and his family. Black Caucus. As Chairman of the Congres- of the years, not only here in Congress, Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a sional Black Caucus Task Force on Haiti, he where he worked on legislation to help great American, a fighter for justice and equal- led the successful three-year fight which re- persons who had disabilities, but also ity, one of the most passionate advocates for stored the democratically elected President back in his home district, where he was educational opportunity, and a man who Jean-Bertrand Aristide. a person who championed the causes of served in this body with distinction, Major R. Madam Speaker, Congressman Owens was people who were in need. Owens of New York. Congressman Owens a legislator’s legislator. Our prayers and con- It means something to me to know died Monday, October 21, in Manhattan at the dolences go out to his wife Maria, his sons that he has this great reputation, but age of 77. Chris, Geoff, and Milard; his grandchildren; it is equally as important for me to Major Owens was born June 28, 1936, in and to all his friends and loved ones. Major share with people that he did have Collierville, Tennessee. He was educated at Owens touched so many lives in so many character. Morehouse College, from which he received helpful ways that he will always be remem- When I met with him to discuss the his baccalaureate degree, and Atlanta Univer- bered by people he served so ably and self- hiring of Jackie Ellis, my chief of staff, sity, from which he earned a Master of lessly for more than thirty years. because she was working with him, and Science degree. Major Owens later moved to Madam Speaker, a dear colleague has fall- he was contemplating some other New York where he worked as a librarian be- en. We are all saddened at the loss but over- things and moving, he explained to me fore accepting an appointment from Mayor joyed to have had the honor of serving with how important it was in this body to John V. Lindsay to serve as Director of the the distinguished gentleman from Brooklyn, keep your word. He explained that, New York City Community Development New York, the honorable Major R. Owens. among your friends and your col- Agency. He also served as a faculty member f leagues, your word is the thing that in the Department of Public Administration at will give you the opportunity to con- Medgar Evers College. FIGHTING AGAINST DOMESTIC tinue to have support in the Congress In 1974, Major Owens was elected to the VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES of the United States of America. His New York State Senate and was reelected to (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given words about character and integrity serve a second term in 1978. In 1982, Major permission to address the House for 1 are still with me. Owens won a competitive primary to fill the minute and to revise and extend his re- I suspect that because he was a seat of retiring Congresswoman Shirley marks.) teacher—and as you know, teachers Chisolm, the first African American woman Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, I impact eternity—I will pass on to oth- elected to the House of Representatives and rise today to commend and bring at- ers what he has done because he passed the first woman ever to seek the Democratic tention to the recent candlelight vigil it on to me, and what his chief of staff nomination for President of the United States. held in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, hon- caused me to learn vicariously from As the Member of Congress for the 11th oring the 38 deaths from domestic vio- him will impact my office eternally. Congressional District of New York, Major lence this year. I am grateful to him. I pay tribute to Owens represented a diverse district and ec- The vigil, which was organized as him. I want his family to know that he lectic district centered in Brooklyn, and includ- part of Domestic Violence Awareness has been a blessing to me and to my ing low income areas of Brownsville and parts Month by the local domestic abuse pre- staff and to the people I serve. of Bedford-Stuyvesant, the large Hasidic com- vention nonprofit, Cornerstone, was God bless you, and thank you, Major. munity of Crown Heights, the heavily Carib- held at Purgatory Creek Park earlier CONGRESSMAN MAJOR ROBERT ODELL OWENS bean areas of Flatbush and East Flatbush, this month. There was an incredible Born—June 28, 1936 (Collierville, TN). and the more affluent neighborhoods Park showing of support by members of our Elected to Congress representing Brooklyn’s Slope and Prospect Park. community and local police depart- 12th Congressional District from 1983–1992 Affectionately known as the ‘‘Education ments and law enforcement for those (98th–102nd Congress). Congressman’’ by his constituents, Major that are affected by domestic violence. After redistricting—Represented Brooklyn’s Owens fought tirelessly throughout his twelve Madam Speaker, this is an issue 11th Congressional District from 1993–2006 terms in Congress to protect and expand edu- which affects families and commu- (103rd–109th Congress). cational opportunity for all Americans, espe- nities all across our country, and we Transitioned to Eternity—October 21, 2013 cially those from economically and socially dis- must do more to put an end to these (Brooklyn, NY). advantaged backgrounds. As he often re- horrible acts. Father of five children. minded his colleagues in the House, education Earlier this year, I was proud to au- First librarian elected to Congress. was ‘‘the kingpin issue.’’ In an article he pub- thor a provision in the Violence Chaired the Brooklyn chapter of the Con- lished in Black Issues in Higher Education, he Against Women Act to assist domestic gress of Racial Equality (CORE).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:03 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\OCT2013\H28OC3.REC H28OC3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6811 Past Commissioner of New York City’s b 1930 I will miss Bill Young greatly as I Community Development Agency. REMEMBERING THE HON. C.W. know all of us will. My prayers are Served on the Education and Labor Com- BILL YOUNG with his family, with Beverly, with his mittee throughout his tenure in Congress many friends, and with all of those who The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under (From 1987–1993 chaired the Education and had the privilege of knowing and work- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ing with Bill Young. He will be greatly Labor Subcommittee on Select Education and uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Flor- Civil Rights). missed. ida (Mr. MICA) is recognized for 60 min- Mr. MICA. I thank the gentleman. Served on the Government Reform Com- utes as the designee of the majority mittee throughout his tenure in Congress. We are also pleased to have with us leader. tonight a distinguished leader of the Chaired the Congressional Black Caucus Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I am Florida delegation and now the dean of Higher Education Braintrust. very pleased tonight to lead a Special the Florida delegation—our senior Floor manager and original co-sponsor of Order in memory of the life and service member—to pay tribute to Bill Young. the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. of our dear friend, our colleague from I yield to the gentlelady from Florida Florida, Mr. Bill Young. We will hear Sponsor of the Individuals With Disabilities (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN). Education Act (IDEA). from members of the Florida delega- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Chairman, Authored legislation that prevented the Im- tion and also from leaders from the thank you for the time. migration and Naturalization Service from de- committee on which he was a leader, A good man, a warm friend and a porting the parents of American-born children himself. true patriot, Bill Young was an exam- To lead off tonight in our Special under age 18 and legislation that extended ple for all of us here in Congress, and it Order in that vein, I am very pleased to citizenship to immigrant children under 12 who was an honor and a privilege to serve yield first to the chair of the Appro- were in the U.S. without their parents. with him. Madam Speaker, the loss of priations Committee of the House of Bill’s experience and knowledge will be Founder and organizer of the National Com- Representatives, on which Mr. Young felt by everyone in this Chamber. mission for African American Education. served so distinguishably, the gen- The consummate gentleman from Strong Organized Labor advocate—Cham- tleman from Kentucky (Mr. ROGERS). pioned the need for maintaining the Occupa- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Let me Florida, Bill was always ready to listen tional Safety and Health Administration thank my colleague from Florida for to his colleagues on both sides of the (OSHA). yielding me this time. aisle, greeting everyone with a smile. Lead sponsor of the Domestic Volunteer Madam Speaker, I rise today with a Both principled and honest while main- Service Act—Providing for major reforms in very heavy heart to honor the memory taining civility with his colleagues, the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) and service of our dear friend and col- Bill never allowed differences of opin- Program (Programs designed to aid commu- league, Bill Young. ion to devolve into partisan bickering, nity agencies in combating urban and rural Bill served in this House and he and he worked with Republicans and poverty). served this country for decades with Democrats to balance our budget as chairman of the House Appropriations Past chair of the CBC’s Haitian Task Force. compassion and distinction. I have not Committee. Has written several books including: ‘‘Roots known this institution without him— most of us are in that same situation— A tenacious public servant, Bill dedi- and Wings’’, a semi-autobiographical book cated his life to his constituents. His about his life. and I believe it will take a long time to fill the hole that his absence has left. number one priority was ensuring In 2006 was named a distinguished visiting As an appropriator, he was a role those who serve our country get the scholar at the John W. Kluge Center at the Li- model for all of us. When I became help and the services they need to be brary of Congress, where he completed a chairman of the committee, I knew I successful. Improving the quality of case study of the CBC and its impact on na- had some very large shoes to fill in fol- life for veterans and for all Active tional politics. lowing in the footsteps of Chairman Duty personnel, including those in the Prior to his death, Congressman Owens Young, among others. He fought with Reserve and the National Guard, was taught at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, determination and enthusiasm to make Bill’s mission. Bill was always there NY. this country a better place. for those returning from combat, vis- Bill was a champion for our troops iting and helping our wounded warriors f and veterans especially, both in the with his wife, Beverly, and providing Halls of the Congress and outside. His for our veterans at the medical facility OBAMACARE CHOICE ACT OF 2013 fierce determination and dedication to in Bay Pines, which now bears his our troops and veterans never wavered. name. (Mr. BARTON asked and was given As we all know, he and his dear wife, As chairman of the Appropriations permission to address the House for 1 Beverly, were to be found very fre- National Defense Subcommittee, Bill minute and to revise and extend his re- quently at Bethesda or at Walter Reed oversaw spending by the Pentagon and marks.) in the city or at a hospital overseas worked to ensure the readiness of our Mr. BARTON. Madam Speaker, I rise where troops were sick, and they spent military in combat. His efforts helped to announce to my colleagues in the hours and hours helping those who not just those in his district but Amer- House that I just introduced H.R. 3348, were injured. icans across the Nation. His legacy will the ObamaCare Choice Act of 2013. He was, of course, the chairman of be seen around every corner, from the This is a simple 11⁄2-page bill. It sim- the Defense Subcommittee on the Ap- beaches of Pinellas County to our ply lets the American people choose for propriations Committee for many fighting forces around the world. the next year whether they want to years. He also served on the Military A genuine statesman, Bill’s accom- participate in what we commonly call Construction and Veterans’ Affairs plishments are as varied as they are ObamaCare. If it is as good as the Subcommittee, and his thumbprint is numerous. He fought to protect Flor- President says it is, people will join very visible in the improved medical ida’s environment by blocking drilling and get the benefits from it. If, on the care and in the quality of life of our close to our gulf coast and in helping other hand, they can’t get the software troops, among the many other issues to restore eroding beaches. With Bev- fixed, the policy mandates are that he held dear to his heart. erly, Bill helped create a national bone unsustainable, and the costs are too Bill was a leader in this House who marrow registry with almost 10 million high, the American people will choose was able to make his mark with grace donors registered thus far. Just as he not to participate. It is a simple bill and fortitude. He was a lion about the fought for his own district, he could al- that makes participation voluntary by things that he cared about; but he was ways be counted upon to help us with suspending the tax for nonparticipa- a gentle lion, and he did things with our constituent needs. tion. grace and with a quiet voice until you In 1991, in his district, he saved So I would encourage all of my col- crossed him on the betterment of our MacDill Air Force Base from closure; leagues to join as a cosponsor of H.R. troops. Then Bill Young would let you and a year later, he helped rebuild and 3348, the ObamaCare Choice Act of 2013. know where to get off. protect Homestead Air Reserve Base in

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For sure, he public service—he did it for others. pleted—a project that continues to had had a hand in the development of As dean of the Florida delegation, generate billions for the shipping in- that particular research center, which Bill provided wisdom and counsel to dustry, to create jobs and to spur eco- stands, and I honor him for having as- Members on both sides of the aisle. He nomic growth in south Florida. It sisted in bringing resources there. served this great institution with devo- couldn’t have happened without Bill Last week, Speaker BOEHNER said: tion, civility, and distinction. I am Young. Bill was instrumental in assist- It has only been a week since we began try- honored personally to have served with ing Tampa Bay residents and those in ing to imagine the House without Bill this extraordinary man. With his pass- my south Florida community and, in- Young—an impossible task in its own right— ing, the State of Florida and the Na- deed, across our country. and now he is gone. In our sorrow, we recall tion have lost an outstanding law- A true gentleman, a public servant how not a day went by without a colleague maker, statesman, and public servant. and a friend, Bill Young deserves all of seeking Bill’s counsel as he sat on his perch My thoughts and prayers are with his in the corner of the House floor. our thanks, Madam Speaker. He will be family during this difficult time. I certainly had the distinction of forever remembered as a champion not b 1945 just for Florida but, indeed, for our en- going to that corner and consulting with him. Mr. MICA. I am pleased now to recog- tire great Nation. nize another colleague across the aisle. I thank the gentleman for arranging President Obama said in his state- Again, Bill Young’s friendships and his this Special Order. ment: service included everyone in the House Mr. MICA. I thank the gentlelady. Congressman Young will be remembered of Representatives and in the Congress, Mr. Young was respected not only by for his advocacy and support for the armed services, servicemembers and their families, so I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to his Republican peers and colleagues as well as for his statesmanship and his long the gentlelady from Ohio, MARCY KAP- but by peers on both sides of the aisle. history of working across the aisle to keep TUR. So I am pleased now to yield to a sen- our country moving forward. Ms. KAPTUR. I want to thank Chair- ior member of the Florida delegation Defense Secretary Hagel said: man MICA so very much for the privi- on the other side of the aisle, the co- He will be remembered as a passionate ad- lege of extending the deepest condo- chair, Mr. HASTINGS. vocate for the welfare of America’s service- lences of the people of Ohio to the Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Thank members and military veterans. Though his Young family, to the constituents of you very much. I appreciate you, Mr. loss will be felt by many, his legacy and Congressman Bill Young’s district in MICA, my colleague, for arranging this commitment to a strong national defense Florida. Special Order, and it is special that we will always inspire us. It was such a privilege to know him. come here to speak about a gentleman It is the height of irony that our Truly, he was not just a vigilant pa- who was special to us all. friend would pass at Walter Reed Hos- triot, though that surely would have Madam Speaker, obviously, we are pital. No one in this body spent as been enough, but he really was a man here with heavy hearts and with great much time with our military at Walter of the House. He belonged here, and his sadness tonight in our honoring of a Reed and around this country as did people knew that for over four decades. friend and a colleague, Congressman Bill Young. He, of course, has a legacy When I think of Bill Young, I think Bill Young. that is far excellent in that arena and of words like ‘‘courage,’’ ‘‘persever- Bill was an assiduous public servant also in bringing resources to the area ance,’’ ‘‘insight,’’ and ‘‘fair play.’’ He and a tireless advocate for all Florid- that he served as well as to other areas had a gentlemanly demeanor at any ians; but above all, he was a man of in- around this Nation. time that I ever encountered him. He tegrity and a true statesman. The Tonight, I join with the people of had a respect for regular order, for the House of Representatives will not be Florida in keeping Beverly, Bill’s sons, gavel, and for seniority, which I share. the same without him. He served in grandchildren, family, friends, and He had a fortitude about him that peo- Congress for 42 years; and I, as well as staff in my thoughts and prayers dur- ple in my part of the country call real others, am deeply honored to have had ing this time of enormous sadness and ‘‘spunk,’’ and he had a sparkle in his the opportunity to serve alongside him loss. eye and an easy smile and an under- for the past two decades. He dedicated Once again, I thank you, Chairman standing. He was such a real human himself to providing for our Nation’s MICA, for arranging for us to have the being. servicemen and servicewomen and was privilege of honoring this great Amer- Part of that is the fact that he grew a powerful voice for America’s best in- ican. up very poor in Pennsylvania in a coal terests at home and abroad. His distin- Mr. MICA. Thank you. town in an old shack. He really knew guished career has left its mark on the Now, in continuing hearing from the what poverty was. He didn’t have an lives of countless Americans. leadership of our delegation, I am easy childhood and he never forgot When I first came to Congress in 1992, pleased to yield to the chairman of the that. Yet he rose to be a master appro- I met with Bill Young and Sam Gib- Florida delegation, the gentleman priator. In that capacity, he was not bons. They were on opposite sides of whose district is adjacent to Mr. imperious but collegial, and he handled the aisle, but were dear friends, dedi- Young’s, to the south, Mr. VERN the gavel with fair play. cated to Florida and to making the BUCHANAN. He loved his wife, Beverly, so much. Florida delegation strong. I remember Mr. BUCHANAN. Thank you, Mr. I can still see her sitting in the gallery vividly learning from both of them Chairman. or coming unannounced into a com- through the years. In addition, Madam Speaker, I rise today in mittee meeting. He loved his family throughout all of the travails of hurri- honor of the memory of my dear friend, and he loved Florida. canes and disasters, Bill Young stood colleague and mentor, Congressman He worked so hard for the men and with all of us who suffered during those Bill Young. women in our armed services and our periods, and he did everything he could For over four decades, there has not veterans, certainly in his own State to bring resources to Florida and to been a stronger voice in this Chamber where right near him is the Bay Pines this Nation during disasters. for our brave men and women in uni- Veterans Medical Center, the fourth My first experience with an earmark form other than Bill Young. My dis- largest veterans facility in the coun- was when Bill became chairman of the trict was just south of Bill Young’s dis- try, but also all the operations of Appropriations Committee. I didn’t trict, and we have almost 90,000 vet- SOUTHCOM, as in his last decade of know much about the process, but I erans. There is nobody who has bene- service dealing with all that we have to knew that I wanted to get money in fited, I think, in terms of a district on the Defense Subcommittee in terms the budget to contribute to the African more than our veterans have in terms of the wars being conducted in Afghan- American Research Center in Fort of Bill Young’s leadership and in what istan and, of course, Iraq. He was en- Lauderdale in my congressional dis- he has brought to Pinellas County and gaged in all the intelligence at the

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He Young in all the old familiar places, great man for so many reasons: for all came to Monterey, California, where not just here on the floor, but as we that he did for this country, for all we still had the Defense Language In- travel in codels to some of the most that he did for the State of Florida, for stitute. Bill went in there and saw that godforsaken places on Earth, as we all that he did for our troops and the all the languages we were teaching visit some of the highest level research environment, the way he helped his were the old tape recorders where you facilities in our country and our men colleagues, or how generous and how had to wind and rewind. He said, My and women in uniform. I shall always humble and how caring and loving he God, you need some modern equipment, remember Bill Young and be grateful was. He was an incredibly, an incred- and put in appropriations to get that for having been able to serve with him. ibly good man. And yes, if there is any- equipment. He visited the Naval Post- Mr. MICA. I am pleased to yield 3 body that applies to, that before you graduate School and got a lot of really minutes to the gentleman from Miami, can become a great man you have to be interesting feedback from soldiers who Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART, another Flor- a good man, if there is anybody that had just come out of theater. ida colleague, who is also a gentleman that describes, it is our chairman, Bill But his and Jack’s friendship—Jack who served with Mr. Young distin- Young. Murtha, who predeceased him—was guishably on the Appropriations Com- To his family, to his constituents, to just remarkable in this House. If there mittee. the troops, and the veterans who are, is a legacy here, it is their legacy. It is Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Chairman MICA, in essence, his family as well, our deep- how two people being on Appropria- thank you for bringing us together est condolences. Bill Young is irre- tions Committee should—and we all today. placeable. There will never be some- need to go back to what we have been Madam Speaker, you have heard of body like him again. calling regular order, where we come Bill Young, the statesman, and that he What a privilege and what an honor. here to accomplish things, to fix things was. We all know how he was, perhaps, One of the privileges and honors, the that are broken. Bill Young was prob- the best friend and strongest ally of greatest privileges and honors of my ably the first, if any, who would talk our troops, men and women in uniform, life, was to be able to work with him, about needing to bring back the ability those in battle, those currently in uni- to get to know him, to be his friend. to help areas that just don’t get for- form, and those who are veterans. So again, to his constituents and to mula money—earmarks. If you disclose But those of us who worked with him his family, our condolences. We will of them and go through a process so and got to know him here know him, miss him, and he will never be forgot- that you don’t have the client-assigned frankly, almost as like a godfather to ten. stuff, these things are good, particu- all of us. There is not one time that we Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I am now larly for rural Americans, and particu- didn’t go to him that he would not be pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- larly for areas where people are really helpful. tleman from California (Mr. FARR), poor. I remember after those storms in again, reaching across the aisle with I think my favorite story is that Florida, when we had a bunch of hurri- the respect and esteem in which Mr. when he came out to the Defense Lan- canes, going to see Bill Young about Young was held. guage Institute, came on military air, getting help for the folks who had been Mr. FARR. Thank you, Congressman Beverly, his wife, insisted, since I rep- hurt by the storms. His wisdom and his MICA, for yielding. resent Carmel, that I get our former desire to help was always so present. Madam Speaker, I feel it is a very mayor, Clint Eastwood, to have lunch He was always helpful, whether it was special privilege to be able to pay with them. So we arranged that at Everglades restoration, because he was honor to our colleagues here. I think of Clint’s Mission Ranch. also such a champion for the environ- Bill Young as being one of the lions, On the way from Monterey over to ment. Again, always with a smile. one of the giants of this institution, be- Carmel, we passed by the beach, and Then I got to know him better when cause he really used the institution for there is a stranded sea lion there. Bev- I, again, served with him in Appropria- what we all get elected to do. erly gets out and says, We’ve got to tions and was able to see how he mas- First of all, he loved public service. take care of the sea lion before any- tered that appropriations process like, He was in an elective office for 52 years thing else, and had the entire crew of frankly, potentially nobody before him between State and Federal Govern- the airplane—because she insisted they and I think potentially nobody after ment. He also served in the National had to come to lunch with her, they him will again. Guard Active Duty and reservist for 15 had to help get the sea lion. Well, we But I will tell you, Madam Speaker, years. His life was about service. He had marine mammal rescue, and they the part that to me was a real privilege used his service here in Congress to be eventually showed up. was that he was one of the people that what I think this institution is all But when we got to the restaurant, I I whipped. He was on my whip card. So about: it is about leadership; it is don’t think anybody thought that the I would go on different issues and talk about friendship; and it is also about whole crew was going to come. Bill was to him about the issue and find out if accomplishment. I don’t think anybody insistent, no, everybody is equal here. he was leaning one way or another. has had a better record of accomplish- It didn’t matter whether you were a Every time I went there, what I got ment in so many different fields. Congress member or just a crew mem- from Bill Young was, frankly, a lesson. I came here in 1993, and I had the ber; you were going to get a chance to He instructed. I was never able to in- largest military base in the United have lunch with Clint Eastwood. form him about what the issues were; States close—Fort Ord, California. I We had a lot of laughs, a lot of dis- he informed me. He instructed me like got to know the people on the Defense cussion about things. Then that led he always instructed all of us. And al- Appropriations Committee. On my side to—and I hadn’t realized it. Bill was a ways, Madam Speaker, with that in- of the aisle was Jack Murtha. It seems big animal rights supporter. He and I credible, warm smile, with that warm, like Jack’s best friend was a Repub- authored a bill with his friend, Bob firm handshake, which he had until the lican on the other side of the aisle, Bill Barker, who was here. I met Bob Bark- very end. Young. Jack said, You better go tell er through him. Bob Barker, ‘‘The He never complained. We all know Bill everything you have told me about Price is Right,’’ had dedicated a lot of that for a long time he was in pain and needing some help. his life to banning elephants in cir- yet never complained. He always want- We were trying to convert swords to cuses. Bill said, I am going to author ed to make sure that you were feeling plowshares by building a brand-new that bill. So we did a bipartisan au- good, and he always wanted to know university to serve the underserved thor, and Bob Barker came. In fact, we

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He was never afraid to reach across the aisle top Cramer aide and political strategist, Bill really interested in that. and always worked for the greater Cramer and Bill Young, a Florida political pow- But best of all, I think he left a leg- good. erhouse at that time. acy that we need to get back to: a leg- I am extremely thankful that I was While my boss lost his election, I gained acy of production, a legacy of able to express my gratitude and admi- great experience and wonderful friends. comradery where we really like each ration to him last week when I visited Among them, Bill Young, rising GOP star, and other, and a legacy that takes care of him at his bedside. I told him how his two young aides, George Cretekos and not only all the soldiers—because they much his colleagues and constituents Doug Gregory. Both George and Doug served didn’t care what rank you had; if you loved him and appreciated all he did with Bill Young for over three decades, during were a person in uniform, you were all for them. which I was privileged to count all among my equal and being treated in the most re- In closing, I wanted to share a few friends and political allies. spectful way—but he also did that for words from a final letter my father, As an aide to U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins people of less fortune and for animals former Congressman Mike Bilirakis, from 1980 to 1985, I had the honor of working who need a voice in Congress as well. sent to his former colleague: with two GOP leaders who worked tirelessly What a wonderful man. Dear Bill: Since we are roughly the same for Florida and our Nation. Beverly and your sons, I really am age (remember, I am 5 months older so we’ve I must say, two legends with two very dif- going to miss going to Appropriations joked about ‘‘respecting your elders’’), we ferent styles. Paula had a flair for the media Committee and seeing Bill there. So have expected that this day would come for and attention and Bill quietly pursued his legis- Beverly and your three adult sons, both of us but first for me and not so soon. lative agenda. Both were highly effective in Rob, Billy, and Patrick, we all share We grew up in the same Pittsburgh area at their own way. Paula championed missing your grief, and Congress will certainly the same time—tough depression poverty, children and Bill rose as a champion of our miss Bill Young, a great man in this which made us tough. We didn’t know each military. Now both have joined the ages and other then, but I guess our Lord decreed we institution. are part of the history of Congress and the would meet in Pinellas County, Florida, State of Florida. Mr. MICA. I am pleased to yield 3 years later. We worked hard, climbed out of minutes to the gentleman from Flor- poverty and became successful—the good old Having worked with Bill Young on military ida, the Honorable GUS BILIRAKIS, an- American way. issues important to our State and Nation as other Florida colleague, and he also Bill, you have earned eternal rest, but our recently as the past few weeks, I can tell you has a district that is adjacent to Mr. world will certainly miss you. The Florida no one could be more effective. No one could Young’s. corner in the House Chambers will miss you be more respected or trusted. as well. Thanks for being my friend and, in While fond memories of Bill Young continue, b 2000 many ways, a younger mentor. Thanks for his real legacy will transcend generations for Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I being a great American patriot. Thanks for our military and long benefit our national de- rise today to remember the life and the good you have done for all of us. Yours fense. service of someone I admire greatly for has been a life well lived. May your memory For his tireless work on behalf of all Ameri- be eternal. his wisdom and humility, by dear cans and all citizens of the Sunshine State, I friend and mentor, Chairman Bill We will certainly miss you, Mr. join my colleagues in this special tribute to Young. Chairman. C.W. Bill Young. While I always referred to him as GENERAL LEAVE What a great privilege it has been to share ‘‘Chairman’’ because of the respect he Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I ask part of my life and grow memories with Bill commanded, he used to beg me not to unanimous consent that all Members Young. I extend my deepest sympathies to his use that term, insisting, in his typical may have 5 legislative days in which to wife, Beverly, to the Young family and to his humble fashion, as Mr. FARR alluded revise and extend their remarks and in- devoted staff and constituents. to, that we were all equal in this clude extraneous material on the sub- f Chamber. ject of this Special Order. Over the past five decades, the Chair- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there REMEMBERING THE HON. C.W. man graciously served Florida and the objection to the request of the gen- BILL YOUNG Tampa Bay area, leading many tleman from Florida? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under projects and initiatives to promote There was no objection. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- economic growth and create jobs back Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, at this uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Flor- at home. His contributions to his dis- time I will yield back my time with the ida (Mr. CRENSHAW) will control the re- trict, the entire Tampa Bay area, and intent of relinquishing the balance of mainder of the hour. to the military in particular, are im- the time to one of the leaders from Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, measurable. Florida and also a member of the Ap- before I introduce and call on a couple He was instrumental in saving propriations Committee, Mr. CREN- of my colleagues, I would like to say a MacDill Air Force Base and helped SHAW. brief word about my longtime friend grow Tampa Bay into a hub for our de- I yield back the balance of my time. and mentor, C.W. Bill Young. I first fense industry. In addition, he played a Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I join my col- met Bill when he was in the Florida significant role in winning critical leagues in paying tribute to my good friend Senate. He was the Republican leader funding for Bay Pines Veterans Admin- and fellow Member of Congress, C.W. Bill in the Florida Senate. He was the mi- istration Medical Center, which sup- Young. nority leader. I think my colleagues ports a large number of veterans in our More than four decades ago, I first met Bill might be interested to know that he area. For his efforts, my colleague and when I served as a campaign aide to the late was the Republican leader, minority I have joined together in support of re- Congressman Bill Cramer. Bill Young was a leader, not because he gathered all the naming this valuable medical facility Florida State Senator at the time who was votes of the other minority members, in his honor. seeking the St. Petersburg, West Florida the Republicans; he was the Republican His contributions also extend to Coast Congressional seat being vacated by leader because he was the only Repub- higher education with his role in devel- my boss who was running in 1970 for the U.S. lican in the Florida Senate. oping centers of excellence in tech- Senate. You might say maybe that dimin- nology and marine science at the Uni- Bill Young had already served as a Con- ishes that leadership role, and I would versity of South Florida. gressional aide to Bill Cramer and then was say just the reverse is true because Bill Finally, we will all remember his elected as Florida’s first Republican State Young was such a great leader, such a work on behalf of sick children in cre- Senator since the Civil War. Bill Cramer when man of courage and conviction that he ating a national registry for bone mar- elected was the first GOP U.S. House Mem- would stand up for whatever he be- row donors. ber since that era. lieved, even if there was no one there

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As one of the first est in appropriations and learning how publican to be elected president of that women ever to serve on the sub- it worked, and he sat down and talked body, and I got a note from Bill Young. committee, I wasn’t sure how I would to me about it. Whenever I had any He said, ‘‘We’ve come a long way.’’ be treated, but Bill immediately questions I needed to ask him, he was Of course when I came to Congress, brought me in and treated me with re- always very, very informative and he was there to help me become a spect and kindness, as he did to every- very, very kind in explaining things to member of the Armed Services Com- one. Gender didn’t matter to him; he people, to me and others. mittee because he knew that I cared only cared about my commitment to Bill Young was a very special man about the military. He was there to the military and to our Nation. because he came from very, very mea- help me become a member of the Ap- When John Wooden wrote ‘‘the true ger means and he rose up to a position propriations Committee and the De- test of a man’s character is what he of power, but you would have never fense Subcommittee which he loved so does when no one is watching,’’ he known by his interaction with human- very much. He taught me and he clearly was talking about Chairman ity that he was a man of power in this taught all of us that everyone has Young. Over the years, we have all government because everybody who value. Everyone has worth, whether it heard many, many stories about the draws a breath was important to Bill is a private first class or four star gen- personal interest and assistance that Young. But the most important people eral, and he lived and died by the belief he and Beverly provided for our wound- were those who served in our armed that if we are to be the land of the free, ed soldiers, but we never heard these services. it is because we take care of our brave. stories from him. He never talked I wanted to share something which I So that is the way he lived his life, about what he did. He was motivated think is a perfect description of the and we will hear tributes tonight—we by doing what was right for someone kind of man Bill Young was. I had the heard tributes last Thursday in Largo else’s health and well-being. privilege to go on a trip with him to at his funeral, but I believe that the When Marine Lance Corporal Josh Normandy for an anniversary of that lasting legacy that Bill Young leaves Callihan spoke at the memorial serv- landing on D-day, and on the way we will be seen for generations to come in ice, it was the first time that most of landed in Shannon, Ireland. When we the greatness of our military, and in us had ever heard about the extraor- arrived, it just so happened that at the compassion that we have for those dinary efforts the Chairman and Bev- least one or two brigades from Fort who serve and those who are wounded. erly took to help this wounded warrior. Hood, Texas, which is in my district, So, Madam Speaker, I simply want to Lance Corporal Callihan had been were there, ordinary soldiers and their say tonight that America lost a great shot in the back and sustained signifi- officers in transit to Afghanistan. When Bill Young came into the room, leader, and I lost a great friend. cant damage to his spinal cord. With Godspeed, Bill Young. no family support system, he was in ordinary soldiers, as if he were some Now I would like to yield to one of Bethesda injured both physically and kind of star that you would see in a my colleagues on the Appropriations emotionally. Then he met Bill and Bev- rock concert, started moving over to Committee, the chairman of the State, erly Young, and his life changed for- have their picture taken with Chair- Foreign Operations Subcommittee and ever. They stepped in and became his man Young. Chairman Young at that a member of the Defense Sub- family, helping him to recover. Today, time was in a wheelchair most of the committee which Bill Young chaired, Josh calls the Chairman and Beverly time. But as he did when he presented the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. ‘‘mom’’ and ‘‘dad.’’ After many years of his bill on this floor, he stood with every soldier and took a picture. I GRANGER). hard work, he is now married and ex- Ms. GRANGER. I thank the gen- pecting his first child. According to stood on the periphery of that and lis- tleman from Florida for yielding me Josh, none of this would be possible tened. He asked about their parents time. without Bill Young. and where were they from and about Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay As I was thinking about what I want- their deployments and their needs. tribute to and celebrate the life of an ed to say about Chairman Young, I re- Just a gentle, kind, friendly man with outstanding public servant, Bill Young. alized it was impossible to do justice to hundreds of soldiers gathered around It is a true honor to have been able to such an extraordinary man merely him. I heard one soldier ask another sol- know a man like Chairman Young and through words. He was truly one of a dier: to be able to call him both a friend and kind. The best way we can honor this Who is that guy? It looks like every- a role model for all of us. There is no man is to redouble our efforts to our body here wants to have their picture one who was more respected, decent, national security and to the treatment taken. gracious, dedicated and humble. Every- of our servicemembers and their fami- The other guy said: one who crossed his path is richer for lies. I ask that all of my colleagues I don’t know for sure, but the way I the experience. That is evident through join me to make sure that we carry on understand it, he is the guy who makes the hundreds of people who attended his legacy. sure when we go to battle, we have ev- his memorial service last week. His In closing, I want to let Beverly, erything that we need to be victorious. service was attended by over 30 Mem- their children, his friends and his staff, That is a great statement about a bers of Congress. During a time of such who were part of his family, know that human being and a great statement partisanship, the respect for Chairman you all remain in our thoughts and our about the man. He cared about all who Young was illustrated through the at- prayers. serve our Nation, but in particular tendance from both sides of the aisle, Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I those who risk their lives on our be- including leadership. would like to yield to the gentleman half. In honor of Bill Young, I will al- The respect the military has for his from Texas (Mr. CARTER), another ways remember that day where soldiers lifelong advocacy for our national se- member of the Homeland Security Sub- flocked to him just to be seen with Mr. curity and for our servicemembers was committee. Young. evident through the attendance and Mr. CARTER. I thank the gentleman heartfelt eulogies of former Deputy from Florida for yielding. b 2015 Secretary of Defense Gordon England We can talk about Bill Young all Mr. CRENSHAW. I now yield to the and the Commandant of the Marine night, a man who came from nothing gentleman from California (Mr. CAL- Corps, General James Amos. and grew to be head and shoulders VERT), another member of the Defense It was clear that the Department of above, champion for America’s mili- Appropriations Subcommittee that Bill Defense depended on him. Immediately tary. But I think the thing that struck Young chaired.

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He was this evening, and I too, like many, look an American patriot, Bill Young. chairman of the House Appropriations back at that corner and want to see I keep looking to my right and ex- Committee, and he was the confidant Bill Young there, but obviously he is pect to see him with that great smile, of the President, our military leaders, not with us. but I am sure tonight he is sitting at and leaders around the world at a time Before calling Florida his home, the right hand of God. when the United States was at war. Chairman Young was actually born in The death of Congressman Bill Young No one cared more about the defense Harmarville, Pennsylvania, in Alle- was a great loss for this Chamber, for of the United States of America than gheny County in western Pennsyl- our country, and for the millions of Bill Young, and no one cared and did vania, that area best known for steel men and women in uniform who were more for the people who actually bear and coal. A lot of tough people came Bill Young’s priority for more than 40 the burden, the men and women that out of that area, and certainly Bill years. Anyone who has served with Bill wear the uniform of this country—past, Young, I think, really had a lot of the knew of his unwavering dedication to present, and future—than Chairman character traits I associate with people our Active Duty military, our vet- Young. there. He could be very tough when he He was also a role model for many of erans, and their families. needed to be, very firm. He was just us, a mentor, and a friend. He was As chairman of both the Defense Ap- like steel. somebody who would reach out and propriations Subcommittee and the Also, we should not forget about his full Appropriations Committee, he was help you, take care of you, look after you, and give you the wisdom and ad- compassion. He was a kind man, a both firm and fair. When it came to our gentle man, a patient man. I would troops, he was uncompromising and in- vice that only he, with all his years of experience, can give. I remember on often ask him questions or make a re- sisted on nothing but the best for the quest of him from time to time, and he U.S. servicemembers. one occasion, not too long ago, when the chairman was obviously ill in the always listened to me very patiently. Chairman Young was motivated by He had served here for 22 terms. He his genuine and deep concern for the last several years of his life and still very active chairing our committee, a didn’t have to spend a whole lot of time well-being of the individual soldier, with me, but he did, and I always ap- sailor, airman, marine, and guardsman. pretty busy man, a man dealing with his own problems; and I had tornados preciated that. He was a great mentor His concern went far beyond politics to me and to many other Members and policies. As many of you know, Bill that hit my town in Moore, Oklahoma. Two days after those tornados hit, Bill here. It was a pleasure to serve with and his wonderful wife, Beverly, took him. special interest in our wounded vet- Young was on the phone to tell me that I would be getting a telephone call There are so many other things erans, visiting the wounded regularly from representatives of a New York in- about Chairman Young, too. It has at Walter Reed National Military Med- vestment bank called Cantor Fitz- been mentioned his support of our ical Center. Whether in a committee gerald, which had suffered grievous troops, particularly our wounded war- hearing or in the military hospitals damage during 9/11, where they had riors, and the impact they had on him around the world, he was tireless in lost 650 of their 950 employees at the and the impact he had on those wound- visiting, speaking with, and listening World Trade Center. That company ed warriors. to these incredible servicemembers. made a commitment that it would look When you get beyond the defense and While we can’t hope to replace Bill after all of its people and all of their veterans policy, though, Chairman Young, perhaps we can follow his ex- families and would reconstitute itself, Young played an integral role in cre- ample and let his integrity, his gra- and it did. Then they built on that ating a national registry for bone mar- cious manner, his firm commitment to commitment and said, We are going to row donors back in 1986, and that reg- the men and women who protect this help other people that are in tragedy istry helped save more than 50,000 lives country serve as an inspiration to this by devoting all of our revenues earned over the years. Chamber as we continue to wrestle on 9/11 of every year—not just profits, Again, not having known Bill Young with the same issues to which he de- everything we earn—to help people in as long as some of my colleagues, I just voted his life. need. They have kept that commit- wanted to say what an extraordinary On a personal note, I was honored to ment. privilege it was for me to serve with work with Chairman Young on the De- Bill Young had forged a relationship him, to know him, to call him a friend, fense Appropriations Subcommittee. I with them because of all they had done and really to be one of my mentors was continually impressed by his depth to help men and women in uniform and here in the House. of knowledge. I think it is safe to say the victims of disaster. He said they that no one understood the Depart- My deepest thoughts and prayer go will be calling you and they want to out to Beverly and the entire Young ment of Defense quite like Bill Young. help. They did. They helped literally His knowledge, expertise, and compas- family during a difficult time. hundreds of families with millions of Mr. CRENSHAW. I now yield to the sion will be sorely missed on the sub- dollars’ worth of personal and directed committee. gentleman from Florida (Mr. POSEY), relief. That probably never would have one of Mr. Young’s colleagues. On my own behalf and on behalf of so happened if Bill and Beverly Young had Mr. POSEY. I thank the gentleman many former Members who served with not reached out to me at that point, for yielding. Bill, like our mutual friend and former and I and the people in my community Madam Speaker, I first met the man, chairman, Jerry Lewis, I extend my will be forever grateful to them. condolences to his wife, Beverly, his So we have lost arguably, I think, the legend, really, known as Bill sons, and his entire family. the greatest Republican Member of this Young, in 1974; but it wasn’t until I got Mr. CRENSHAW. Thank you. body in the last two generations. We elected to Congress in 2008 that I real- I now yield to the gentleman from have not seen his like before, and it ized what a larger-than-life true leader Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), another member will be a long time again before we see this man was and what a wonderful and of the Defense Appropriations Sub- anyone that rivals his compassion, his great mentor he was not just to me and committee. character, his civility, his decency, and everybody in my freshman class, but Mr. COLE. I thank my friend for his absolute devotion and commitment we find out everybody that has ever yielding. to our country and to the men and served in this place. He was wise, Madam Speaker, like every Repub- women who defend it. gentle, kind, honest, thoughtful, and lican in this Chamber, until 10 days Mr. CRENSHAW. I yield to the gen- helpful to anyone just for the asking. ago, every day I served in the House of tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT), I called him a hero; and until his last Representatives I served with Bill another member of the Appropriations days, he would blush, as he was so Young. Committee. humble, that anybody would address It has been noted here that he was a Mr. DENT. I too want to the take a him like that. What a wonderful man. lion and a legend. At the time I was moment to reflect upon the life and Never, ever before and probably never

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NUGENT. ‘‘Each time, they met with our wounded war- Now I yield time to the gentleman Our hour is just about over. We could riors and their families, adopting their hard- from Florida (Mr. NUGENT), another go on for hours, but I think you have ships and often underwriting their expenses— colleague and a member of the Rules all heard tonight that Bill Young was a helping them meet every type of crisis: food, Committee. man that loved his Lord, he loved his travel, rent, inattention from medical personnel Mr. NUGENT. Madam Speaker, it is wife, he loved his family, he loved his or hospital administrators. with great humility that I stand here country. You might say it just seems ‘‘The Youngs confronted military brass tonight, and I think you have heard like they don’t make them like that whenever necessary in order to get those with from a lot of Members tonight talk any more, but the truth is that they physical and mental wounds the best care and about Bill Young. never did. support possible. They were fierce in their de- I think he has made the same impres- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- termination! sion on so many Members on this side ance of my time. ‘‘And wherever they were with the troops, of the aisle and on the other side about Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I the Youngs took names, called their families his humility, about his true caring was honored to be asked by the Young family and carried grievances to ‘the top’ to be re- about people, about the caring that he to be among those who delivered eulogies for solved. This was their SOP, their passion, and has for the members of the military. my departed friend and mentor last week in woe to those who underestimated their dedi- As a father and a parent of three sons Largo, Florida. I ask unanimous consent that cation and resolve! who serve in the United States Army, my statement be included in the record: ‘‘You might say from time to time they ‘rang what struck me so much about Bill and ‘‘From the back row of the House Chamber, a few chimes’ to get a tough situation re- his wife, Beverly, was their true com- Congressman C.W. ‘‘Bill’’ Young was able to solved! In fact, I am confident that there are passion, particularly his compassion as see across the House Floor. And, for over many officers with us here today who would it relates to those who serve us. Bev- forty years, through the terms of eight Presi- vouch for that. I won’t ask for a show of erly was really the fire behind Bill with dents and 16 Secretaries of Defense, he hands, but you know who you are! regards to a lot of these issues as it re- watched members of both parties meet and ‘‘Typical was the story Bill told us once— lates to our veterans. Bill led the way, greet each other as both Democratic and Re- about a Saturday lunch at a small restaurant but Beverly was right there carrying publican Speakers presided. in Alexandria, Virginia—an area teeming with the flag along side of Bill. ‘‘From that prized vantage point, he could military personnel on-duty and off-duty. As Madam Speaker, they were a team also keep tabs on his longtime Defense Ap- Beverly left the table to greet another soldier together. They worked together for the propriations Committee counterpart and part- or Marine, Bill was presented with the meal betterment of all, and that is why Bill ner, Jack Murtha, sitting opposite him in the check and was stunned! ‘$171 for a tuna fish is such a great American. While you back row of the Democratic side of the aisle sandwich and a burger and two cokes?!?!’ have heard tonight in this House talk known as the ‘Pennsylvania section.’ The waitress calmly replied that ‘It’s not just a about his legacy, you can’t replace Bill ‘‘Jack Murtha left us a few years ago, but sandwich and a burger, sir. Your wife volun- Young. Bill soldiered on. In recent months he used a teered you to pay for that soldier at that table When I first met Bill Young here in walker or sat in a wheelchair taking greetings and that Marine family over there and the sail- this Chamber 3 years ago, he was on from colleagues from both sides of the aisle. or in the corner and a couple that have al- that side sitting over there, and he had He was beloved—engaging everyone with a ready left.’ ‘‘I also know that, over the years, many mili- had a fall and he was injured and he smile and handshake, however he might have tary families were pleasantly surprised when had been at Walter Reed Army Medical felt on that particular day. He was always gra- their grocery tab was covered by Bill or Bev- Center, and his health continued to de- cious, well-humored and accommodating to erly Young standing behind them in the super- cline over the last few years. But I freshmen and old-timers alike. came in every day in these Chambers ‘‘It is well known that Bill Young chaired the market check-out line. ‘‘Bill and my late father served together for to go see Bill Young because Bill was House Appropriations Committee, and twice, a few years before my father retired from Con- such a good, kindhearted person. He its Defense Subcommittee. He also served as gress in 1974. With that early tie, he has been had a great grip when he shook your Ranking Member when the majority changed hand, but he always had a smile. When a friend and mentor to me since my arrival. hands. He loved our committee, constantly sa- ‘‘I know these personal connections may not you asked him, Mr. Chairman, how are luted our members for their dedication and count for much these days, but were it not for you feeling today? It was never about fully expected each one to support the proc- Bill, it is likely that I would not be serving on him. You heard that from other Mem- ess, limit debate, support open rules and with the Defense Appropriations Committee or hon- bers today. It was always about, How a minimum of partisanship and ‘do the nation’s ored to be speaking here today. are your sons? How are your boys? He business.’ ‘‘Nor would I have had the opportunity to oc- knew that they were serving in harm’s ‘‘A copy of the Constitution was ever- cupy the back row of the House chamber— way in Iraq and had been in Afghani- present in his pocket, to remind all of Article from which Bill Young had an expansive view stan. He was more worried about them 1, Section Nine, Clause 7. For those of you of American history as few others ever did or than himself. unfamiliar with this provision, I suggest you as few others ever will. I saw him and his wife, Beverly, on look it up! ‘‘He personally made much of that history, the airplane ride back to Tampa al- ‘‘On the Defense Subcommittee, he always directing an appropriations process that actu- most every week, and without fail they spoke of the dedication of members of our ally worked, despite its procedural flaws and would offer their better seats to a serv- Armed Forces and the sacrifice of their fami- partisan challenges. iceman or servicewoman who was in lies and our committee’s obligation to serve ‘‘It is well-documented that his strong sup- uniform walking down the aisle. They them! port for our national security made America would get up and say, Would you sit ‘‘He would say at every meeting: our sol- the envy of the world and improved the lives here? diers, sailors, Marines and airmen and women of our servicemembers and their families in That is just the way they were built. are the ones doing the work of freedom—the more ways than they will ever know and as- Bill and Beverly were a perfect ones who work every day to make the world sured that their sacrifice will never be forgot- match, and Bill has gone on to a place safer for Americans and our friends and more ten. that we can only aspire to go. I truly dangerous for those who would do us harm. ‘‘A reverent hush has now fallen over that believe that Bill is at the right hand of ‘‘That’s why Bill Young would often state on back row of the House chamber. God. Maybe he is talking about appro- the House Floor, ‘there is no room for politics ‘‘The Congress has lost a leader. priations, talking about what is right in our bill’—we must always be there for all ‘‘The nation has lost an experienced author- with America. those who serve and sacrifice. ity on national security.

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Taking care of our nation’s men and women can be achieved through hard-work, patriot- ‘‘May the tributes and prayers that have in uniform was his passion. He often called ism, and an abiding faith in God. My wife Vicki flowed in recent days be a source of comfort them, ‘‘kids’’ because he cared for them as and I extend our deepest condolences to Bill’s and strength to you, Beverly, and to Billy, Pat- deeply as if they were family. wife, Beverly, children, Rob, Billy and Patrick rick and Rob and the rest of the Young family Chairman Young was an officer and a Gen- and the entire Young family. We will all miss and his loyal, long-serving staff—past and tleman. He served for nine years in the Army Bill dearly, but we know that his legacy will present—both in his personal offices in Wash- National Guard. During his decades in Con- never be forgotten and that our Nation is that ington and Florida and the Defense Commit- gress, he and his wife, Beverly, regularly vis- much stronger thanks to his service. tee’s staff—the unsung majority and minority ited with hospitalized combat troops in Florida, f professionals who make the Committee work. and here at Bethesda. They helped arranging CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS ‘‘Ladies and gentlemen, the sun is setting travel for military family members, or those on an American life of service. Bill Young, now who were having trouble paying the bills. Here The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under an Honorary Marine, may be gone, but he will in the House, at the Appropriations Com- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- never be forgotten! mittee, and in any other way he could find, he uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from New ‘‘From the back row of the House chamber, was tireless in his work on behalf of York (Mr. JEFFRIES) is recognized for Bill Young had a front row seat to history—a servicemembers, veterans and their families. 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- history he helped shape. And for that, our na- I worked with him when we were trying to nority leader. tion is a stronger and a better place.’’ finish the new courthouse in Orlando. This GENERAL LEAVE Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam was just after the Oklahoma City Bombing, Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to our late and all the new security requirements that ask unanimous consent that all Mem- colleague, Congressman Bill Young. were added to protect the buildings and the bers may have 5 days to revise and ex- Congressman Young was an extraordinary people in them. tend their remarks. public servant whose legacy of caring for his The project was $19 million over budget, but The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there constituents and veterans will not soon be for- the Chairman came to what must have been objection to the request of the gen- gotten. I am truly honored to have served the longest town hall meeting ever. Everyone tleman from New York? There was no objection. alongside him in Congress. had something to say. The Chairman was a For more than four decades, Congressman gentleman as always and wanted what was b 2030 Young championed legislation to improve the best for the people of Florida, regardless of Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, it is lives of Floridians and all Americans and party. This was the case also when it came to an honor and a privilege to rise this never hesitated to reach across the aisle to funding for research. Chairman Young knew evening and once again stand as an an- find common ground. how important cutting edge research is and chor for the Congressional Black Cau- A veteran of the Army National Guard, Con- made it a priority to find the funding to help fu- cus Special Order, this hour of power, gressman Young used his expertise on de- ture generations of Americans. where, for the next 60 minutes, mem- fense and security issues to advocate for our Madam Speaker, as we say goodbye to our bers of the Congressional Black Caucus men and women in uniform. Throughout his friend and colleague, Chairman Bill Young, I will have an opportunity to speak to legislative career, Congressman Young want to thank him for being a reasonable per- the American people about building a worked diligently to ensure that our military son to work with. All of our encounters were budget to create progress and pros- had access to the training and equipment nec- pleasant and I will miss working with him. perity for all Americans in this great essary to be successful in their missions. He Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, country of ours. also stood by our brave soldiers and their fam- C.W. Bill Young was a truly great American Now, earlier today, myself and sev- ilies at home—making sure military retirees who served the people of the State of Florida eral other Members of Congress, in- had access to health care, defending benefits with the utmost degree of professionalism, ex- cluding the distinguished Representa- for military spouses, supporting our wounded cellence, and dedication for more than 50 tive from the Ninth Congressional Dis- veterans, and honoring our fallen heroes who years in both the Florida State Senate and the trict of New York, YVETTE CLARKE, and made the ultimate sacrifice. United States House of Representatives. the legendary Congressman JOHN Congressman Young was a tireless advo- It was truly an honor and a privilege for me LEWIS, had an opportunity to attend cate for Florida. In the 1980’s, he established to serve with Bill, and it would be impossible the homegoing service of Congressman the first moratorium on drilling off the West to list all the things that I have learned from Major Owens, who so proudly served in Coast of Florida, and fought subsequent ef- Bill in the few short minutes that I have today. this institution for 24 years, first elect- forts to repeal this moratorium. Mr. Young also Anyone who was fortunate enough to get to ed in 1982, having retired in 2006. championed landmark legislation to protect the know Bill can tell you that there was perhaps As I listened to speaker after speaker Everglades, raising his voice to break a dead- no greater advocate for our Nation’s veterans reflect on Congressman Owens’ time in lock amongst his colleagues. and no greater friend to our military than Bill this great institution, it seemed to me His work to establish the National Marrow Young. that one of the things that became in- Donor program and support for biomedical re- Last week, I was here on this floor to offer creasingly clear was his steadfast com- search is another example of how Congress- legislation to rename the Bay Pines VA Med- mitment to making sure that the fund- man Young’s efforts will touch lives many ical Center after Bill. The enormous outpouring ing priorities that emanated from this years after his public service. of support, with 378 original cosponsors, was Congress were decent, were humane, I remember shortly after I was first elected a testament to Bill’s tireless work on behalf of were humanitarian, and were designed to Congress, Mr. Young made it a point to veterans and the boundless respect that his to stand up for and protect the least of reach out and share his insights with me. Dur- colleagues had for him. But, what many may those in American society. ing our time together on the Appropriations not know is that the current medical center in Congressman Owens, during his 24 Committee, I was so fortunate to learn from Bay Pines may not have existed at all if not years in this Congress, consistently this experienced Floridian and great states- for Bill’s work back in 1976. As President Ford stood up for funding as it relates to man. travelled through Florida, Bill joined him early childhood education. He consist- Congressman Young’s leadership and serv- aboard Air Force One. Despite opposition from ently stood up for funding for Histori- ice to all Floridians will be truly cherished and high ranking senior officials in the Administra- cally Black Colleges and Universities. forever missed. He never stopped working for tion, Bill convinced President Ford that the He consistently stood up for social a better nation and a better Florida, and for veterans of Central Florida needed a new fa- safety net programs. He consistently that, we should all be thankful. Our nation has cility to make sure that our Nation upheld our stood up to open up the doors of the lost a true champion whose legacy will con- solemn promise ‘‘to care for him who shall American Dream for the greatest num- tinue to inspire generations to come. have borne the battle and for his widow, and ber of people possible.

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It protects deavoring to put forth today in the try better. and enhances Social Security, Medi- great spirit of Congressman Major Congress can place a renewed focus care, Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and Owens, who, for more than two decades on investing in the American people other vital safety net programs that labored in the vineyards of this Con- through quality programs that pro- protect millions of families from pov- gress, fighting for budgets that stood mote access, equality, and account- erty. It also reduces our Nation’s budg- up for the least of those amongst us. ability. All this can be done while we et deficit by approximately $2.8 trillion I want to yield first to the distin- cut wasteful spending, preserve the Af- over the next decade. guished chairperson of the Congres- fordable Care Act, and set the stage for Mr. Speaker, most of the ideas that sional Black Caucus, who so ably and meaningful tax reform. have been presented over the past to ei- passionately and intelligently led the Admittedly, that may seem like a lot ther cancel the sequester or reduce the CBC forward in this 113th Congress. Let of priorities to tackle for one Congress, deficit almost always involve proposals me now yield to the distinguished gen- much less this one, but we can. We can that cut Social Security and Medicare. tlewoman from Ohio, Chairwoman do this if we move past the usual par- These ideas have included changing the MARCIA FUDGE. tisan bickering and do what is most way the Social Security benefits are Ms. FUDGE. I thank my friend for important for the Nation. calculated, the so-called chained CPI yielding, and I would like to thank my Of course, as they say, the devil is in that cuts the cost of living increases or colleagues, Congressmen JEFFRIES and the details. A very smart, ambitious, raises the age of eligibility for Medi- HORSFORD, for once again leading the and detailed plan is necessary to make care from 65 to 67. These are cuts in Congressional Black Caucus Special it work. Luckily, the Congressional those programs. Order Hour. Black Caucus has just the plan to The CBC budget shows how you can Mr. Speaker, this week, the House make this work: the CBC budget. be fiscally responsible without attack- and Senate conferees will begin delib- The CBC budget cuts wasteful spend- ing those critical programs that people erations to produce a budget for the ing, invests in education, preserves the have paid for during their working first time in 4 years. Mr. Speaker, ACA, provides the resources to rebuild years. The CBC budget is able to pay these deliberations, which are long our transportation infrastructure, ad- for the cancellation of the sequester overdue, are critical because they may dresses crippling poverty, creates jobs and reduce the budget deficit without provide a long-term plan that will con- now, and ensures America is a leader in harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare. It calls for revenue enhance- tinue to move our country forward out the high-growth industries of the fu- ments totaling $2.7 trillion over the of our economic recession and towards ture. next decade. I want to thank Congressman BOBBY a stronger America. There is a long Our budget outlines how the House SCOTT for all of his work on the CBC overdue discussion needed. Ways and Means Committee and the For so many around this country, the budget. Senate Finance Committee can reach barriers to economic opportunity and By considering ideas and proposals this number by highlighting several op- from the CBC budget, Congress can mobility have become insurmountable. tions that total $4.2 trillion that could stimulate the economy while expand- The American people are looking to be used to reach the $2.7 trillion rev- ing the middle class. From the dark Congress to provide leadership and to enue target. Some of these options in- days of the government shutdown, this turn our economy around. Unfortu- clude $1.1 trillion by limiting the de- opportunity is now a bright spot for nately, some in Congress have put aus- ductibility of corporate interest pay- Congress and this country. We can re- terity before economic recovery, drain- ments. ing resources that might otherwise build America using the principles on Now, when corporations want to raise have improved our economic outlook. which our Nation was founded: that ev- money, they can sell stocks or they While many of my colleagues on the eryone, no matter their background, can sell bonds. If they sell stocks, they other side of the aisle are focused on should have the opportunity to achieve make a profit and pay dividends to shrinking the government at any cost, their dreams. their stockholders, but they pay tax on the CBC is focused on making our gov- To my colleagues in the House and the income before they pay the divi- ernment smarter and its programs Senate, we have the opportunity and a dends. With corporate debt financing, more efficient. It is time to prioritize blueprint. Let’s build a better America with bonds, when you pay the interest projects that will not only turn our together. on the bonds, that is tax deductible. country’s economy around, but that Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the distin- Why should there be a tax preference will also open the doors of opportunity guished chair of the Congressional for debt financing instead of equity fi- for future generations. Black Caucus for her always thought- nancing? If it was the same and you No longer can we ignore high levels ful and eloquent remarks. deny the deductibility of corporate of unemployment among those living I now want to yield some time to the debt interest payments, you could raise in poverty and the disproportionately architect of the CBC budget, the distin- $1.2 trillion over 10 years. high unemployment rates among peo- guished gentleman from Virginia, Rep- You could close special tax breaks ple of color. resentative BOBBY SCOTT. and corporate loopholes by limiting de- We cannot pretend that our current Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. I thank the ductions for upper-income individuals, investments in education are suffi- gentleman from New York for yielding, closing some of the corporate loop- cient, while report after report details and I join in your remarks for praising holes, like the gas and oil advantages our country’s academic shortcomings Congressman Major Owens, because he, that they enjoy. and our declining international stand- as you pointed out, led the Congres- You can raise almost $1 trillion, over ing. sional Black Caucus budget for many $800 billion, by taxing capital gains and We must acknowledge the fact that years. He showed how you can be fis- dividends as ordinary income. Tradi- one in five children are hungry, and cally responsible and still address the tionally, 30, 40, 50 years ago, they were nearly 50 million Americans live in critical needs of our Nation with a par- taxed at, actually, above ordinary in- households suffering from food insecu- ticular emphasis on the least of these come for dividends. If you tax them rity. and the need to invest in education. So just the same, $880 billion could be We must face the reality of a crum- I appreciate your comments. achieved. bling transportation infrastructure and Mr. Speaker, as the conferees begin A surcharge, 5.4 percent surcharge on the fact that improvement costs rise to negotiate a budget agreement to income over $1 million gets you almost every year we delay investments. fund the Federal Government for the a half a trillion dollars. Congress can spend the next month- remainder of fiscal year 2014, they A trading speculation tax. and-a-half hiding from these truths and should look at the Congressional Black You could also limit the Bush-era tax hoping for an improved economy that Caucus budget. The CBC budget makes cuts to that portion of your income,

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I thank the distin- would kill more than 2 million Amer- without being disadvantageous to very guished gentleman from Virginia for ican jobs in 2014 alone. many individuals. his very thoughtful and comprehensive The Republican budget would take Almost another $135 billion can be remarks. away food from hungry children and raised by returning the estate tax ex- It is now my privilege to yield the families, take thousands of children off emption to what it was in 2009. You floor to the distinguished gentlelady of Head Start, and close the door to could raise over $300 billion if you re- from California, Representative BAR- college for thousands of students next duce it to what the rate was when BARA LEE, a very distinguished member year. In fact, Mr. Speaker, two-thirds President Clinton left office. of the House Budget Committee, some- of all of the Tea Party Republican These are just some of the ideas, and one who has consistently been a voice budget cuts target programs for people we have listed them specifically, show- for the voiceless and an advocate for who are poor or low income. Commu- ing over $4 trillion of possibilities for the poor, for the disenfranchised, for nities of color, once again, would be only $2.7 trillion to make our budget all those that are aspiring to the Amer- hardest hit, communities that have al- add up. ican Dream. ready borne the brunt of the last eco- Now, that is a lot of money, but it is Ms. LEE of California. First of all, nomic recession. And all this is taking in stark contrast to the budget that we let me thank you, Congressman place as income inequality only con- actually passed in this House, because JEFFRIES, for your tremendous leader- tinues to grow. that budget calls for closing a gap of $4 ship, for your vigilance, and for your The Tea Party’s vision of America is trillion. Unspecified, I don’t know how dedication. Every week, you have very clear. Their budget would shred in the world they are going to close a brought forth these discussions to real- the safety net, shatter our economic $4 trillion deficit because they would ly inform and educate the public about recovery, and push millions of strug- have to raise $4 trillion in taxes, or if the very important work of the Con- gling families over the edge. they are not raising any taxes, spend- gressional Black Caucus, which, of Now, in stark contrast, the Congres- ing cuts in the area, in discretionary course, is part of our work to strength- sional Black Caucus budget is a dif- spending in the area of one-third across en our Nation with policies and a budg- ferent way forward. This is a document the board. Now, we are having trouble et that will reignite the American that shows our Nation’s priorities and dealing with a sequester of about a 10 Dream for all. So I just have to thank values. percent cut across the board. You can you for the time that you have put into A budget is a moral document. How imagine how unlikely it would be to this because this is so important, and we spend our money reflects our val- achieve one-third across-the-board your voice and leadership is tremen- ues, and the CBC budget spends money cuts. dously needed at this moment in our where we value it the most. It protects So this budget is real. They are real history. and enhances Social Security, Medi- numbers. The revenue enhancements Also, I just have to salute our phe- care, Medicaid, and Temporary Assist- provided in the CBC budget would nomenal chair of the Congressional ance for Needy Families, better known allow Congress to totally cancel the se- Black Caucus, the gentlewoman from as TANF, and all of our vital safety net quester, actually pass a jobs bill total- Ohio, Congresswoman MARCIA FUDGE, programs that keep millions out of ing about half a trillion dollars, which for her very bold and her brilliant lead- poverty. The CBC budget also protects would end the recession by putting mil- ership, ensuring that the entire Con- all of our safety net programs, includ- lions of Americans back to work, and gressional Black Caucus continues to ing SNAP. provide billions more for long-term in- be the conscience of the Congress. While protecting these and other im- vestments in our economy through As a member of both the Appropria- portant antipoverty programs, the CBC education, job training, health care, tions Committee and the Budget Com- budget also makes sound investments and advanced science and research. mittee, I have seen firsthand the Tea in critical areas like infrastructure, As I said earlier, these reforms con- Party Republican vision for our coun- education, innovation, and poverty re- tained in the CBC budget would reduce try’s future, and believe you me, it is duction in order to create ladders of the deficit by about approximately $2.8 not a vision of shared prosperity or opportunity for all. trillion over the next decade when economic growth. This was reaffirmed Finally, we must ensure that the compared to the CBO’s baseline. This earlier this month when the Tea Party Pentagon will not be exempt from any would put our Nation on a strong and Republicans held the government hos- budget deals. The Pentagon should be sustainable fiscal path, all without tage in a failed attempt to take away audited and their bloated spending jeopardizing programs that support our health care from millions of Americans kept in check. Billions and billions are seniors and programs that educate our across the country. spent and wasted every year, and the next generation of leaders in business, This week, as House and Senate con- American people deserve to know science, and technology. ferees meet to develop a broader budg- where their taxpayer dollars are going. The CBC budget would be a wise et plan, I am pleased to join my CBC Not only will it bring accountability to starting point for the House and Sen- colleagues calling on Congress to adopt the Defense Department, but those ate conferees, much better than the a fair and equitable budget, such as the wasted funds could be used for pro- budget that we passed, because there is budget the Congressional Black Caucus grams like Head Start or Meals on that $4 trillion gap that is unexplained. proposed earlier this year. Wheels. These numbers add up. And I, too, must thank the gen- So, in closing, Mr. Speaker, let me It is an imperative that the Congress tleman from Virginia, Congressman remind all of my colleagues that a pass a budget that expands economic BOBBY SCOTT, for his stellar and dedi- budget, once again, as I said earlier, is opportunity, invests in the American cated leadership in leading the Con- a moral document. How we spend our people, and reduces the deficit. The gressional Black Caucus’ task force in money reflects who we are as a Nation. CBC budget presents a concrete plan, the development of this. It is a pro- We must recognize that the choices we in stark contrast to the budget that we growth, pro-people, and pro-American make impact real people and especially passed in the House, because it is budget. the most vulnerable: people of color, backed up by actual numbers; and it Now we have already seen through women, and children. adds up, and it shows how we can re- the Republican Ryan budget, which I hope that tonight in honor and in duce the deficit while not being forced was released earlier this year, what the memory of our beloved, the late Con- to make further cuts to vital programs Tea Party’s priorities are. Their budget gressman Major Owens, who worked so that support our Nation’s safety net. would shortchange 99 percent of the hard—and I had the privilege and honor Most importantly, the CBC budget American people in order to give even to work with him and Congressman presents a clear path both to economic more tax breaks to millionaires and to SCOTT each and every year for a fair and fiscal prosperity for our Nation. billionaires. It protects tax loopholes and balanced budget. I hope that we

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I want to see the growth of the prehensive remarks, as well as the re- has called on Congress to do its job. American public—training for nurses, marks of Representative BOBBY SCOTT The President provided great wisdom more training for medical profes- as well, and noting, of course, the role and leadership in the first beginning sionals. All of that gets slashed in the that the late Congressman Major stages of his administration in 2009 sequester. Owens played in the context of the CBC when he wisely, through great sacrifice So, Mr. Speaker, you would wonder, budget during the years that he served and criticism, presented the stimulus what has America become? And I want in this Congress with such distinction. package to the Congress and infused to thank Mr. GARAMENDI from Cali- I want to now yield the floor to the needed and important dollars to create fornia for sharing this poster. What has distinguished gentlelady from Texas, growth and jobs, some 3 million-plus America become? Congresswoman SHEILA JACKSON LEE, jobs, closing the gap on some of the Like the ‘‘Tale Two of Cities,’’ they whom I have the honor and the privi- bleeding that was going on. Having have not listened to the thoughtfulness lege of serving with on the House Judi- built on the restoration of the auto in- of the Congressional Black Caucus ciary Committee, who represents her dustry, President Obama continued to budget that actually focuses on getting district in Houston so ably, but of build on the restoration of Wall Street. rid of the sequester so that we can not equal significance has stood on the All of the prime industries that were have a tale of two Americas. It hurts floor of the House of Representatives crying out to this Nation, our Presi- my heart to know that there are people as a Member of Congress standing up dent, along with the Democrats, sac- in this country that are not benefiting for those who might not otherwise be rificed to do what is right for this Na- from the greatness of the Nation. able to stand up for themselves in the tion. Let me pause for a moment to make context of making sure they get a fair And, of course, as many know, it was a simple statement: America is not shake in their pursuit of the American a sacrifice for the Congressional Black broke. I am tired of people talking Dream. Caucus, because at the same time, we about how America is broke; a $4 tril- Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the gen- knew that there were people who were lion economy, a larger economy than tleman from New York. It is a pleasure suffering, but we looked to the greater the European Union that includes to be able to join you and my col- good. And now we have come to ask, Is leagues today, and I thank you for be- many countries. there anyone listening to the greater The ability to service our debt, let ginning your remarks today, con- good? me just say to you: I don’t like debt. I tinuing the tribute that we have given We don’t have to go very far to look don’t like the deficit. But, in actuality, to Congressman Major Owens. He and see that the size of the middle in a capitalistic system, part of what would be proud that we were here to- class that my friends on the other side churns the economy is the servicing of night speaking for the voiceless, speak- of the aisle—Republicans—keep talk- ing for the poor, speaking for those ing that they are for the middle class, the debt. How do you have the money who need educational dollars, speaking and all we need do is to look and to be to service the debt? You infuse more for those who, with a little investment, able to see its decline. The percent of capital, more dollars into the economy. would, again, be able to reach for and households with an annual income You begin to sensibly talk about tax grab the American Dream. within 50 percent of the median, they reform. You raise the revenue. You pay I want to thank the gentleman from don’t need any more cuts. They need your bills. You build new roads. You New York (Mr. JEFFRIES) for again dollars into education. They need dol- help higher education. You pay for the bringing us together. We all have dif- lars into R and D, research and devel- military. You create opportunities for ferent responsibilities, Judiciary, opment. They need to be able to ensure people to invent and build businesses. Homeland Security. We are all con- that the transportation and infrastruc- You create access to credit. You build cerned about comprehensive immigra- ture of America is funded. That creates more homes. That is how you turn the tion reform, border security. It is im- jobs. They don’t need any more seques- economy. portant, however, that we give a chal- ters. And so, tragically, from 2009 to 2012, lenge and a charge to those individuals So the budget that we are about to the fraction of economic growth for the who will be gathering to reform the engage in, the conference, should be a top 1 percent—not the 99ers, but the budget, and I cannot thank you enough serious conference about ensuring that top 1 percent—according to this re- for your timeliness and your leadership there is investment, because what we source from the University of Cali- on these issues. are suffering in the backdrop of mind- fornia, 95 percent went to the top 1 per- So I rise today, joining my col- less sequester continues on and on be- cent. They were growing beyond imagi- leagues, and adding, again, my appre- cause we cannot get our friends to nation. ciation to the chairwoman of the Con- come to the table. b 2100 gressional Black Caucus, Congress- The Nation has been operating on a woman FUDGE, who, in a day or two, shrunken budget, slashed $80 billion in Let me defend the top 1 percent to will be joining the Ag conference and forced spending cuts since March 1. say that there are people in the top 1 will be raising her voice for individuals And in the course of that, and while percent that want to give back to the who simply want a good and decent the middle class is gone, 57,000 children Nation. Warren Buffett wants to invest meal. I want to thank her for her lead- have been taken off the rolls of Head back into this country. Yet the eco- ership of the Congressional Black Cau- Start, and the numbers are growing. nomic structure of 2009–2012, when my cus. Poor families and working families Republican friends were in charge, was I will repeat the words of my col- that fall into the middle class are try- 95 percent going to the top 1 percent. leagues, and those words are that we ing strive to the middle class. The preceding President, President remain, I believe, the heart and con- The cuts have also cut into public de- Clinton, had an economy that included science for the American people whose fenders and have cut into the justice a sacrificial budget, that actually had voices, again, and whose issues may be system. The cuts have caused layoffs of a budget that did tax reform and revi- lost in the conflicts of partisanship. lawyers. It has caused, in essence, an sions and had revenue. Thank goodness The Congressional Black Caucus overturning of liberty justice. it was at least fair. The 1 percent were speaks clearly and loudly to the issue And so in those ways, we can see getting 45 percent and the bottom 99 of pain suffered by so many that are pointedly the loss of the growth of the percent were getting 55 percent. poor in this country. middle class. What is the configuration now? I So tonight I want to give a sense of Sequester is an across-the-board cut might venture to say, Mr. JEFFRIES, urgency, and I want to raise the siren. that does not allow the dream of Major that the 99 percent are getting zero and

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In a So I am asking for the conference to Hopefully, as we move forward in this country, at this moment, where 50 mil- go and work for America, not this con- Congress with the conference com- lion people are hungry, 18 million of figuration; to grow the 99 percent in- mittee that Representative LEE just them are children. vestment in America to be able to take discussed, they will take heed to her The budget put forth by the other the CBC budget and look at some of the plea that you keep in mind those in side of the aisle also cuts spending on tax reforms that could be utilized, to America and the middle class and higher education by $168 billion. That look at our job creation, which would working families, those who aspire to is not hyperbole. That is in the budget. include the maintenance and repair of be part of the middle class, and be com- It makes it more difficult for young public transit, highways, airports, passionate as we move forward to ad- people in this great country to access ports, railroads, and bridges. dress the issues that confront this Na- the American Dream—young people The Houston Metro would appreciate tion. who are already in a debt crisis. Stu- having the opportunity to expand and Earlier this month, as a result of the dent loan debt in this country exceeds create jobs, from those who had worked reckless behavior of some in this House $1 trillion. We should be doing more to on the rail lines to those who would of Representatives, we experienced 16 help people get a higher education, not build the railcars to those who would days of a government shutdown. It was less, in this country. run it, and the opportunity for people a legislative joyride that was doomed The document that was presented by going to work to ride on it. to end in a crash-and-burn scenario, as the other side that will be subject to Workforce development programs it did. Unfortunately, as a result, the negotiation at the conference com- such as the Workforce Investment Act, American people have been left with mittee also cuts assistance and spend- programs and legislation that I have the damage of a $24 billion hit to the ing on Medicaid by the amount of $810 introduced in times of high unemploy- economy in terms of lost economic pro- billion. That is not hyperbole. That is ment to actually give those unem- ductivity. in the House Republican budget. That ployed a stipend while they retrain and Thankfully, as a result of the agree- is notwithstanding the fact that the retrofit themselves into new jobs; vet- ment that reopened the government, majority of people who benefit from erans programs, which provide for in- both sides agreed to finally move for- Medicaid assistance in this country are vestment in our veterans. One of the ward with the appointment of nego- actually children and the disabled and greatest gifts we could have given to tiators to try and resolve differences in senior citizens. the second generation of veterans was the House Republican budget and the So we have got very different prior- a second GI Bill that Democrats passed Senate Democratic budget and move ities, blueprints, road maps as it re- for the returning Iraqi and Afghan vet- forward with a plan for America that lates to dealing with the problems that erans. They provided opportunity. both re-energizes our economy and we confront here in America. So I simply come today with a num- The balanced approach that we advo- deals with the long-term deficit prob- ber that, as I close, I wanted to leave. cate for essentially has four different lems that we will have to confront. Maybe my friends in Texas will under- elements. We believe the CBC budget that has stand why this is so drastic. Because First, we believe it is important to been discussed here on the floor of the we are losing out of the gross domestic invest in the American economy. It is House of Representatives provides in- product in Texas some $15.2 billion. We time to invest in America, invest in job sight into the type of things that are losing 153,541 jobs in the State of training and education, transportation should be considered by the negotiators Texas alone, someplace where they are and infrastructure, research and devel- in the House and the Senate as they celebrating that they are creating jobs opment, and technology and innova- and the economy is growing, but the move forward. tion. I would note, parenthetically, that sequester is causing the loss of jobs Let’s invest in America so we can though the conference committee is across America. create increased economic activity. We Tomorrow, we will be standing just at the early stages of beginning, at are in the midst of a very schizophrenic against the SNAP cuts that will be this point in time, this process really economic recovery. It is a recovery coming on November 1. Through Mr. should have occurred months and that has disproportionately benefited Obama’s and the Democratic Caucus’ months ago. This House passed its the wealthy in America. support, we passed stimulus that gave budget in March. The Senate passed its Let’s just look at the facts that have more food money to those who are in budget shortly thereafter, and Demo- been laid before us. need. Why couldn’t we simply keep crats in the House and the Senate have We have got corporate profits that that going? On November 1, because we been calling for the appointment of are way up. The stock market is way have not acted, this Congress will shut conferees since the early spring. up. CEO compensation is way up. Pro- down the food for those who have got- For some reason, there was a refusal ductivity of the American worker is ten just a little bit to feed their fami- amongst our friends on the other side way up. Yet wages have remained stag- lies. of the aisle to move forward, but we nant, and unemployment is still stub- So I am hoping that when they go to are thankful that at this point there is bornly high. conference, what will be on their minds an agreement finally to sit down. The Working families and middle class as they are pledging allegiance to the American people have demanded that folks have been left behind in the con- flag of the United States of America is we attempt to find common ground to text of this recovery. That is why we not the 1 percent, but the 99 percent, resolve the issues of concern for this believe the first element of any budget and that we will come back out of this great Nation. has to invest in America. Because if economy and there will not be a tale of Now there are two different ap- you invest in America, you increase two Americas, but one America, where proaches that have been put forth. Our economic activity. If you increase eco- everyone has an opportunity, and that approach is designed to deal with the nomic activity, you raise consumer de- the model of America—united—is an deficit problems that we have in a bal- mand. If you raise consumer demand, investment into more than just a few anced fashion. The other approach, I the economy grows. If the economy people, but to a lot of people, giving believe, is designed to balance the grows, by definition, the deficit will be them the opportunity to build this budget on the backs of the most vul- reduced. economy. nerable people in other society: chil- Parenthetically, let me also note I thank the gentleman for yielding, dren, working families, the poor, the that despite all the rhetoric from some and I thank my constituents in Hous- disabled, middle class folks, senior citi- of my friends on the other side of the ton for understanding and recognizing zens. aisle, under this administration, that we must work together to build a Now some may say that is just hyper- Barack Obama, the deficit has actually better Houston, a better Texas, and a bole. Well, what does the budget on the been reduced by half during his 5 years better America. other side of the aisle actually do? It in office. In fact, I think as a percent- Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the distin- cuts assistance pursuant to the Supple- age of GDP, the deficit has been re- guished gentlelady from Texas for her mental Nutrition Assistance Program, duced to a degree that has not been

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Certainly it is a problem that that type of tax rate is the type of rate duction. we have got to confront in this coun- that hurts the economy. Under the 8 Invest in the economy. try, but what also is often not clear is years of the Clinton administration, The second thing that is important is the fact that spending on so-called en- with a 39.6 percent top tax rate, 20-plus that we should get rid of some wasteful titlement programs really does not ac- million jobs were created; 8 years later, corporate loopholes that have outlived count for the debt problem that we when the top tax rate was cut by this their usefulness. We can just close or confront in America. This is what this Congress from 39.6 percent to 35 per- change or modify some of the benefits poster board and the chart so clearly cent, we lost 580,000 jobs. That is an ap- that oil and gas companies have re- illustrate. ples-to-apples comparison that dis- ceived. They are making record profits. In fact, much of the debt that we cur- credits the notion that lowering the There is no reason for the loopholes rently confront in this America can be tax rate somehow stimulates growth in and the benefits and the subsidies that tied directly to policies emanating the economy when the 8 years of the exist right now. If we just were to ad- from the 8 years that George W. Bush Clinton administration as compared to dress them, we could save the Amer- was at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. More the 8 years of the Bush administration ican people $25 billion over the next 10 than half of our debt can be traced to clearly discredit that theory in the years. If we were to change some of the the failed war in Iraq—totally unjusti- manner that a former President re- loopholes that actually incentivize fied in search of weapons of mass de- ferred to as voodoo economics. companies to move jobs overseas, we struction that still haven’t been found So I am just hopeful that, as we move could save the American people $168 and never will be found. The debt can forward with this conference com- billion over the next 10 years. be tied to the war in Afghanistan and mittee—we have got big differences— If there is such a moral imperative to the fact that it was mis-prosecuted we can sit down and endeavor to find not to saddle our children with the as a result of being distracted by the common ground and do the business of debt burden that we have in America, joyride that took place in Iraq, costing the American people: keep government if that is such a moral imperative, lives and American treasure. The debt open, invest in our economy, protect can’t we not agree upon a single loop- problem can be traced to the Bush tax our social safety net programs, and hole that can be closed in the name of cuts passed in this Congress in 2001 and the children and the grandchildren of help create prosperity for the greatest 2003 without being paid for. number of Americans possible. America? Not one? Then, of course, was the laissez-faire That is what we believe is the right Mr. Speaker, with that, I yield back attitude toward Wall Street, resulting thing to do here in the CBC. the balance of my time. in reckless behavior by some that col- f b 2115 lapsed the economy, robbed millions THE SECRET OF AMERICA’S SUC- The third thing that, I think, is part and millions of Americans of the little of a balanced approach to dealing with wealth that they had tied into home- CESS—TECHNOLOGY AND FREE- the budget and a reduction in the def- ownership, and the resulting bailout DOM icit has to do with making some spend- that took place and the need for an The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ing cuts where appropriate, but we economic stimulus package through COOK). Under the Speaker’s announced have got to do it in a manner that is the Recovery Act. All of that accounts policy of January 3, 2013, the Chair rec- sensitive to the fragile nature of the for a significant amount of the debt ognizes the gentleman from California economy. I think all of us on this side that we now confront. (Mr. ROHRABACHER) for 30 minutes. of the aisle are willing to concede that So when both sides sit down at the Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, in there are probably some areas in which negotiating table in the context of the the words of my former boss, President efficiencies can be found in the name of Budget Committee, we should do so Reagan, Well, here we go again. fiscal responsibility for the American with the facts objectively established Over the last 25 years, I and a small people. Spending reduction sensitive to as opposed to putting a bull’s-eye on band of ‘‘just refuse to go along and get the fragile nature of our recovery the back of important social safety net along’’ types here in Congress have en- should be part of any balanced ap- programs like Social Security and gaged in a constant fight to maintain proach in dealing with the problems Medicare just because some folks in the intellectual property of American that we face in America. this Capitol don’t like those programs inventors. Lastly, we in the CBC certainly be- from their very inceptions. The intellectual property rights of lieve that any budget agreement has to The last observation that I will make our inventors is something that has stand up for important social safety is that the budget that has been set been a great treasure to our country. net programs in America, like Social forth by the CBC and by Democrats in Our Founding Fathers felt so strongly Security and Medicare and Medicaid— the House and the Senate, as compared about technology and freedom—and, programs that have been phenomenally to the budget that has been put forth yes, with the profit motive—that that successful, particularly in reducing by the House GOP, is very different in was the formula that would uplift poverty amongst older Americans. It is the context of how we review and human kind, and they believed in it so unfortunate because there are times evaluate tax fairness in America. much that they wrote that into our when these programs—Social Security I think some would be surprised to Constitution. and Medicare—are unfairly demonized know that, in the House GOP budget, it Article I, section 8, clause 8 of the and are made part of deficit reduction cuts taxes by lowering the top tax rate Constitution: talks even if the facts suggest they for high-income Americans from 39.6 The Congress shall have power to promote don’t necessarily have a place in that percent to 25 percent. This is not the the progress of science and useful arts by se- regard. Social Security, for instance, Reagan budget, supply-side economics. curing for limited times to authors and in- remains a solvent program at this mo- This is not George Herbert Walker ventors the exclusive right to their respec- ment and into the foreseeable future. Bush or George W. Bush in 2001 and tive writings and discoveries. Social Security has nothing to do with 2003. This is the current budget on I might add that this is the only the deficit. That, in fact, was a state- which we are going to have to nego- place in the body of the Constitution in ment that Ronald Reagan made in 1984 tiate and find common ground. It cuts which the word ‘‘right’’ is used. in a debate with Walter Mondale. It the tax rate from 39.6 percent to 25 per- The Bill of Rights comes in during was true then, and it is true almost 30 cent in order to slash all of the social the amendment process of the Con- years later. safety net programs that we reviewed stitution, but our Founding Fathers Now, when you think about the at- earlier. thought so highly of technology and tack on our social safety net programs Why is that a wrong-headed policy? technology advancement that the right

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They tried They can’t say that that is their pur- heavily relied upon were the tech- to change that and could have changed pose, so they have to come up with a nologies that were developed to help it in a way that somebody, if it took scary word like ‘‘patent troll.’’ our Armed Forces defend themselves the Patent Office 15 years or 10 years These so-called patent trolls are pat- and, thus, defend the country. Of to develop a concept of a new idea and ent holders or they are companies course, this has served us well because to figure out how to patent it, well, which represent patent holders, mean- the technology and the freedom we then that person would only have 2 ing people who own patents. They are have has created a society in which or- years left. engaged in defending the rights of dinary people—decent people—can live These were the ways that they were those patents that they own. They pur- very fruitful lives and can enjoy the trying to destroy the patent rights chased these patents or their compa- fruits of their labor. that our people have enjoyed. Some- nies purchased these patents basically Americans work hard, but this wasn’t times we turned those efforts back, from small inventors who didn’t have just created by hard work. That is the other times we had to compromise, and the resources to defend and to enforce important thing to remember. Without other times, like last time around, we their own patent rights. These small hardworking Americans, it wouldn’t lost. For example, over our objection inventors are now the partners of some have worked; but it was the technology this body changed the fundamental of these companies or some of these in- that they used that made the dif- principle that patents were to be given dividual investors. But it comes down ference. People work hard all over the to the first to invent. If someone has to this: the inventor or the investor world. They work long hours, and they invented it, they should be given the owns those patents. If you buy a piece live in poverty and deprivation, but we patent. That has been the fundamental of land or a patent from someone, you coupled the hard work of our people guiding post ever since our country have that right. These patents that with technology; and, thus, what we was founded. We changed that last they own are just like any other patent have had is a success that has uplifted year. We changed that to say, not first granted by the Patent Office. the common man and has served as a to invent, but the first person who files But huge corporate infringers would light of hope for all human beings in for the patent. have us believe that these patents are that we can produce the wealth needed Of course, at an age when you have in some way unfair or evil. So what for regular people to lead decent lives. people who are able to sneak in on your makes these patents different than the So that is the secret of America’s suc- computers and there are hackers good patents that these very same cor- cess—technology and freedom—and, around, that could turn out to be a ca- porations own? There are no dif- yes, perhaps we could include the right tastrophe. Already we could hear rum- ferences. They are the same patents, values. blings of that from China where pat- the same kind of patents. Some of It was our strong patent system and ents are being churned out and patent these multinational corporations have a respect for law that made the dif- applications are being put in. And, yes, bought patents from small inventors. ference in that technology and free- if they can prove they were the first They own that and they enforce them dom. Yet, today, multinational cor- one, and even if they found out about it through a type of legal action when porations run by Americans want to di- some other way and can’t explain it, they are infringed upon. The multi- minish patent protection in the United no, they get the patent over the people national corporations have coined the States. We have had the strongest pat- who have done the work. scare terms ‘‘patent assertion entity,’’ ent protection of any country in the Well, once again I find myself fight- or PAE; they have coined ‘‘nonprac- world; yet we have had for these last 25 ing for the small inventors and strug- ticing entity,’’ NPE; and, of course, all years major, major efforts to diminish gling to defend the patent rights of of that means ‘‘patent troll.’’ the patent protection that we have and these people to own and control their The PR blitz, as I say, which was ob- to harmonize it with the rest of the own invention. What we have got now viously created by a public relations world. It just happens that the Euro- is a bill that has been introduced and company who made a lot of money pean and Japanese patent systems are that is just making its way. There will coming up with that boogeyman, is much weaker and offer less protection be a hearing on it tomorrow in the Ju- used to change the basic legal protec- for the inventors. Over the years, we diciary Committee. tion of American inventors and, yes, have had to fight back and have had to There has always been an excuse to change the legal protection of people turn back efforts to weaken the patent change the fundamentals of the way who have bought the legal rights and system a number of times, and I have our system works, because we have had own the intellectual property rights been part of that effort and part of that the strongest patent system in the that they bought from the inventor. struggle. world and they have always tried to I suppose Halloween is the proper I remember when, for example, they find some excuse of changing it and time to talk about scary trolls. How had a bill—it was so blatant that we there is some sinister force at play frightening. The so-called patent troll defeated it—called the Patent Publica- that demands that we change the fun- has been identified as being out for a tion Act. They said, after 18 months, if damentals of our patent system. Well, profit from technology that he did not someone hasn’t filed for a patent, even we have heard it before. invent. My, my, someone who is trying if he were not going to get his patent, For example, they claimed there to receive a profit by making an in- they were going to publish his patent were ‘‘submarine patents.’’ That is a vestment into something that they application, meaning all the secrets derogatory term. A submarine patent, didn’t build themselves. Huh? Doesn’t would be out in the world. They tried that must be undercover or something that describe banks and insurance com- to push that over on us. We just barely suspicious about that. They used that panies and everybody else who puts in- defeated that, but we defeated it in a as an excuse to try to limit the time vestments down and hopes that they bipartisan effort that was led by people owned their patent. They used are going to have a return from those MARCY KAPTUR and me, Chris Cox, Tom that as an excuse to publish investments? But they, themselves, Campbell, and others at that time. everybody’s patent application even aren’t making anything. They are Then there was the effort, of course, before it was issued. using money and paper and contracts to say that, as soon as one files for a This time, the new word, the new and helping people who need help. patent application, after 20 months, bugaboo that they are talking about I have consulted with a number of the ticking of the clock starts, and you and the scary word for the day is ‘‘pat- outside individual inventors and could end up then with maybe 5 years ent troll.’’ ‘‘Patent troll’’ is being used groups, and they have reaffirmed that

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But don’t pay attention to how this weak- people’s property rights. Look who is this legislation is primarily geared to- ens the small inventor. pointing the fingers. The arrogance of ward making it harder, more costly, This means that persons or compa- these megacompanies warning us and more time intensive to file claims nies who have contracted with inven- against small investors having the help of infringement. That is exactly the tors who really need the help to see of some investor is nauseating. wrong direction to take. that his or her patent rights are re- These attacks on the rights of patent The added pleading requirements will spected are going to be undercut. How holders are seen as valid and virtuous, also require a very thorough and ex- horrible it is of making business out of but if they happened against any other pensive prefiling discovery processes, helping small inventors see to it that rights, they would be identified as the again, discouraging underfunded patent their patent rights are enforced. problem they are. holders from defending their patents. Proponents of this legislation are Remember the big groups that are While there are limitations on a fishing covering up the fact that they have angry because they used patented tech- trip type of discovery that may hold stolen someone else’s patent rights and nology without paying the owners, jus- costs down and also protect patent now want to change the system so they tifying it on the idea of the lack of the holders from discovery IP, those pro- can get away with it so that someone owner’s enforcement. These companies tections don’t overcome the provisions whose patent rights they don’t own, say, Well, the patent wasn’t being en- which make it more difficult to defend that they have blatantly just arro- forced, so we can use it. Now they are perfectly respectable patents. gantly grabbed and put into their own really upset when someone wants to In addition, by moving to what is es- technology projects, that they don’t enforce that patent. Now the rights for sentially a ‘‘loser pays’’ system, which have to pay for it. When they are chal- the patent are being enforced by some- is what this legislation is attempting, lenged in court, they complain, Oh, one who paid the inventor to sell him the little guy is once again put at great this is a patent troll. No. What we have that property right. risk when suing a big corporation for here is large companies who are willing A landowner who chooses not to de- infringement. So now the inventor who to take from the little guy which will velop a farm or land could be described is being victimized may have to risk in the end, yes, maybe be of short-term as a nonpracticing entity. Should we everything that he owns to pay the help to those companies, but it will un- make it simpler and easier for others legal fees of his much better financed dermine the progress of the United to take or steal the land because that corporate infringers. This concept of fee shifting is alien States of America, undermine our abil- owner isn’t using it? Should we make to this country’s history but very com- ity to create a wealth in our society it harder for him to continue to own mon in Europe. It has been dem- that will make sure that our people his land simply because he doesn’t use onstrated to have a chilling effect on can out-compete foreigners. Most of it or isn’t using it like others would litigation at the expense of the rights the corporations who are complaining want him to? How about a music lover of those who can’t afford to sue be- about this are multinational corpora- who purchases the rights to a song or cause they can’t afford to lose. tions run, of course, by Americans, an entire catalog of an artist’s songs, The corporations, they can afford to sometimes not. should we make it hard for him to de- lose. They are not personally having to Often the only way that a small busi- fend his ownership rights because he pay anything; but the small inventor, ness inventor can enforce his patent wasn’t the musician, he didn’t make he will lose everything in his life if he rights is by hiring a patent assertion the music himself? loses. He will owe them that much entity as an advocate, meaning a pat- This campaign by multinational cor- money. The big corporations, of course, ent troll. Sometimes the big guys want porations and some of the world’s rich- are very capable of handling their own to simply steal the idea and say, sue est men is an attack on the little guy’s legal fees. me, because these little guys, these right to sell his intellectual property small inventors, the mainspring of so or to partner with someone else who b 2145 many ideas, they don’t have the money can help him defend what is rightfully Section 4 requires a patent holder to fight the big corporations. Now the his. who believes they are being infringed big corporations want to make it im- While I don’t have time to go upon to disclose all of his partners, as- possible for them by changing the very through all of the problems of this leg- signees, and other information to court law that protects them and protects islation point by point, I will refer to and to the Patent Office as well, and to what they have created in their inven- several problems brought up in this the accused infringers. Well, what we tion. bill. have then, if you sue somebody because One of the biggest alleged crimes of The claim that this legislation is de- they are stealing your intellectual these nonpracticing entities is that signed to go after patent trolls, to property, you have to give up all of they don’t actually make anything, make these patent trolls more account- your privacy rights and from that but just shift money around. Like I able, that is what they claim, but how point on, you are an open book to any- say, how horrible that is that some are they doing it? They are doing it by one who is your competition, anyone people make money in our society al- making it harder for every patent hold- who is your adversary, and they will though you can’t really see what they er to defend his patent rights, every or- probably, as we see happen with large actually make with their hands. dinary American. They claim they are corporations, you now are wide open to Banks, lawyers, investment companies, making it easier and less costly to de- victimization by the corporates. insurance companies, well, they make fend baseless claims of patent infringe- Section 5 seems to repeal a current money, but they don’t necessarily ment. Well, they claim these are bad provision that guarantees a patent make things, but they are important to patents that should never have been holder’s right to sue a State, for exam- our economy. Even more important to issued. They claim many things. ple. If a State or the government in- our economy are those inventors. If we Section 3 of this bill, for example, fringes on your patent, there seems to change the rules so that big companies makes it easier to defend against false be a provision in the bill that could say can steal from them, those inventors charges of patent infringement, but it that you can’t sue to get paid for what will not be there in the next generation also adds significant new burdens onto the government has stolen from you. to come with the creations that uplift a patent holder who seeks to defend, That, of course, has to be looked at, our people and defend our country and rightfully seeks to defend, his patent and looked at by the court. permit us to have security and pros- rights. In addition, this section in- Section 9 claims to make technical perity. creases the potential downside risk of corrections to the bill, but they make

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Instead, if we are going to do that, the Commission’s final rule — Extension of One of these so-called minor correc- we have to have the best technology, Temporary Registration of Municipal Advi- tions entirely removes section 145 from and we are taking our great national sors [Release No.: 34-70468; File No. S7-19-10] (RIN: 3235-AK69) received September 26, 2013, the law, which allows patent applicants asset of a Patent Office that has helped pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to bring suit in civil court if they are our country over the years, has helped mittee on Financial Services. not getting due consideration at the us keep our country safe by producing 3402. A letter from the Director, Regu- Patent Office. In other words, if the the best defense technology, to keep latory Management Division, Environmental government employees at the Patent ourselves competitive so that the aver- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Office are blatantly not doing their job age American can outproduce their cy’s final rule — Air Quality: Revision to for some reason, whether it is corrup- counterparts overseas—we are now Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds — tion or incompetency, the patent appli- going to take what has given us that Exclusion of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene [EPA- cant now by this rule, by this bill, will ability, which is the genius of our in- HQ-OAR-2010-0605; FRL-9900-53-OAR] (RIN: not be able to seek justice in the court ventors, and we are going to squash it 2060-AR70) received September 25, 2013, pur- system. This is totally inconsistent by giving in to corporate interests of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- with what our national tradition is all multinational corporations that are mittee on Energy and Commerce. about. not owing their allegiance to us, but 3403. A letter from the Director, Regu- Removing section 145 concentrates instead owe their allegiance to their latory Management Division, Environmental all decisional power within the Patent company, which they see now as an Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Office, with the exception of an appeal international company, not even an cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation to the circuit, which is required to give of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- American company. sylvania; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule deference to the Patent Office through I ask my colleagues to pay close at- for the Update of the Motor Vehicle Emis- that process. That is exactly the oppo- tention to this legislation and to join sions Budgets for the Lancaster 1997 8-Hour site of what we want to do. We want to me in rejecting this attempt to dimin- Ozone Maintenance Area [EPA-R03-OAR- make sure that people have a legal ish the fundamental property rights, 2013-0058; FRL-9901-21-Region 3] received Sep- right, if our government is off base, to intellectual property rights of the tember 25, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. appeal it to another branch of govern- American people in the name of some 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and ment. That’s why we have the judicial troll or some scary title that would get Commerce. and the legislative and the executive us away from the basic fundamentals 3404. A letter from the Director, Regu- branches of government. Here again, of what is being proposed. I would ask latory Management Division, Environmental part of the bill is going in exactly the my colleagues to join me in opposing Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- wrong direction. this legislation. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation A review of this legislation titled ‘‘A I yield back the balance of my time. of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; West Virginia’s Redesignation Re- Small Business and Startup Perspec- f tive on the Goodlatte Patent Bill,’’ this quest for the Wheeling, WV-OH 1997 Annual LEAVE OF ABSENCE Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment is an analysis of the patent bill that we By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Area to Attainment and Approval of the As- are talking about: sociated Maintenance Plan [EPA-R03-OAR- would gratuitously repeal 35 U.S.C. section sence was granted to: 2012-0368; FRL-9901-41-Region 3] received Sep- 145, which has long protected patent appli- Mr. ADERHOLT (at the request of Mr. tember 25, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cants’ fundamental right of de novo judicial CANTOR) for today and the balance of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and review of adverse patentability determina- the week on account of an illness in Commerce. tions by the Patent Office. the family. 3405. A letter from the Director, Regu- They note here that since 1836, any- Mr. COOPER (at the request of Ms. latory Management Division, Environmental body could repeal a decision within the PELOSI) for today and October 29 and 30 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Patent Office, but now they want to on account of the death of a family cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation take that away, diminish the rights of member. of Implementation Plans; Washington: Thur- our inventors, which will mean that we f ston County Second 10-Year PM10 Limited will not have the same type of innova- Maintenance Plan [EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0088; ADJOURNMENT tion and creativity that we have en- FRL-9901-34-Region 10] received September joyed in this country. Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I 25, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to All of this is being done on the no- move that the House do now adjourn. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. tion that these evil trolls are driving The motion was agreed to; accord- 3406. A letter from the Director, Regu- up the number of patent litigations. An ingly (at 9 o’clock and 51 minutes latory Management Division, Environmental independent report from the World In- p.m.), under its previous order, the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tellectual Property Organization, as House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- cy’s final rule — FD&C Blue No. 1; Exemp- tions from the Requirement of a Tolerance well as a study from the U.S. Govern- day, October 29, 2013, at 10 a.m. for morning-hour debate. [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0568; FRL-9396-1] received ment Accountability Office, says that September 25, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. is not true. So-called trolls may be f 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and backing up the little guys, but that is EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Commerce. not a major cause of litigation. ETC. 3407. A letter from the Director, Regu- So we have the experts telling us latory Management Division, Environmental that their excuse is wrong, and the Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- GAO suggests that there are many communications were taken from the cy’s final rule — FD&C Yellow No. 5; Exemp- things we can do, but what is being Speaker’s table and referred as follows: tion from the Requirement of a Tolerance suggested in this bill and others is 3399. A letter from the Director, Regu- [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0945; FRL-9400-6] received going exactly the wrong way. latory Management Division, Environmental September 25, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. The bottom line is these provisions Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and make it more difficult for the patent cy’s final rule — Methyl Parathion; Removal Commerce. of Expired Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2009- 3408. A letter from the Director, Office of holder to defend his rights and raises 0332; FRL-9401-3] received September 25, 2013, Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory the stakes so that the downside of pur- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s suing an infringement in cases becomes mittee on Agriculture. more costly. We are hurting the little 3400. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- final rule — Maintenance, Testing, and Re- placement of Vented Lead-Acid Storage Bat- guy. We are making it difficult for the partment of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Suspen- teries for Nuclear Power Plants Regulatory mainspring of human progress. The Guide 1.129 Revision received September 27, ideas, the creativity of our country and sion of Community Eligibility; Connecticut: Ansonia, City of, New Haven County; [Dock- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the our countrymen can be brought to play et ID: FEMA-2013-0002] [Internal Agency Committee on Energy and Commerce. to uplift the lives of our people, to cre- Docket No.: FEMA-8301] received October 7, 3409. A letter from the Director, Inter- ate more energy, to create higher qual- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the national Cooperation, Department of De- ity goods, to make sure that we com- Committee on Financial Services. fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f)

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A bill to assist survivors of Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department regarding the determination of the com- stroke and other debilitating health occur- of State, transmitting consistent with the pensation of the Chief Financial Officer of rences in returning to work; to the Com- provisions of 22 U.S.C. Section 2291-4, as the District of Columbia; to the Committee mittee on Education and the Workforce. amended, a copy of Presidential Determina- on Oversight and Government Reform. By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself and By Mr. ROYCE: tion No. 2014-02 determining that Brazil Mr. ROONEY): meets the statutory requirements relating to H.R. 3344. A bill to ensure that the provi- H.R. 3352. A bill to amend the Honoring the the interdiction of aircraft reasonably sus- sion of foreign assistance does not contribute Families of Fallen Soldiers Act to provide a pected to be engaged in illicit drug traf- to human trafficking and to combat human permanent appropriation of funds for the ficking; to the Committee on Foreign Af- trafficking by requiring greater trans- payment of death gratuities and related ben- fairs. parency in the recruitment of foreign work- efits for survivors of deceased military serv- 3411. A letter from the Associate General ers; to the Committee on Education and the ice members in event of any future period of Counsel for General Law, Department of Workforce, and in addition to the Commit- lapsed appropriations; to the Committee on Homeland Security, transmitting a report tees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, Appropriations. pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform for a period to be subsequently determined By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Ms. LEE Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight by the Speaker, in each case for consider- of California, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. ELLI- and Government Reform. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- SON, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Ms. WATERS, 3412. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, risdiction of the committee concerned. Ms. CLARKE, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mrs. Department of Transportation, transmitting By Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. CUM- NAPOLITANO, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. PIN- a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies MINGS, Mr. MICA, Mr. CHAFFETZ, and GREE of Maine, Mr. NADLER, Mr. Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Ms. SPEIER): CAPUANO, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. KUSTER, Oversight and Government Reform. H.R. 3345. A bill to amend title 31, United Mr. TAKANO, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. LAN- 3413. A letter from the Director, Office of States Code, to consolidate suspension and GEVIN, Mr. HOLT, Mr. POCAN, Mr. Human Resources, Environmental Protec- debarment offices, and for other purposes; to TIERNEY, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. tion Agency, transmitting five reports pur- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- RANGEL, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. TONKO, suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act ment Reform. Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and By Mr. LIPINSKI (for himself, Mr. DELAURO, Ms. MOORE, Mr. HONDA, Government Reform. DERHOLT HEA ORTER A , and Ms. S -P ): Mr. COHEN, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, 3414. A letter from the Special Counsel, Of- H.R. 3346. A bill to amend chapter 83 of Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. LOF- fice of Special Counsel, transmitting the Of- title 41, United States Code, to increase the GREN, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- fice’s annual report for FY 2012; to the Com- requirement for American-made content, to fornia, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. SLAUGHTER, mittee on Oversight and Government Re- strengthen the waiver provisions, and for and Mr. MCDERMOTT): form. other purposes; to the Committee on Over- H.R. 3353. A bill to amend the American 3415. A letter from the Principal Deputy sight and Government Reform. Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to Assistant Attorney General, Department of By Mr. ROTHFUS: extend the period during which supplemental Justice, transmitting information and docu- H.R. 3347. A bill to require the Director of nutrition assistance program benefits are ments related to the Department’s Civil the Office of Management and Budget to re- temporarily increased; to the Committee on Rights Division’s efforts to ensure that the port on the disaster assistance obligations of Agriculture. State of Louisiana complies with the long- the Federal Government, and for other pur- By Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mrs. standing court orders requiring it to deseg- poses; to the Committee on Transportation LOWEY): regate its public schools; to the Committee and Infrastructure. H.R. 3354. A bill to require that spent nu- on the Judiciary. By Mr. BARTON (for himself, Mr. GOH- clear fuel be stored in certified dry cask 3416. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- MERT, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. FLORES, storage, and for other purposes; to the Com- ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting a let- Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. PERRY, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. ter notifying the Congress that the Depart- BURGESS, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. ROE of By Mr. GUTHRIE: ment will no longer enforce section 101(3) Tennessee, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. H.R. 3355. A bill to increase the competi- and 101(31) of title 38; to the Committee on BARR, Mr. SCALISE, and Mr. FLEM- tiveness of American manufacturing by re- Veterans’ Affairs. ING): ducing regulatory and other burdens, encour- 3417. A letter from the Assistant Secretary H.R. 3348. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- aging greater innovation and investment, for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, enue Code of 1986 to make the individual and developing a stronger workforce for the Department of Energy, transmitting the De- health insurance mandate voluntary in 2014, twenty-first century, and for other purposes; partment’s report entitled, ‘‘Hydrogen and and for other purposes; to the Committee on to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Fuel Cell Activities, Progress, and Plans’’; Ways and Means. and in addition to the Committees on Ways jointly to the Committees on Energy and By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. and Means, Armed Services, Education and Commerce and Science, Space, and Tech- WATT, and Mr. COLLINS of Georgia): the Workforce, Natural Resources, House Ad- nology. H.R. 3349. A bill to provide for the perma- ministration, the Judiciary, Rules, Appro- f nent funding of the United States Patent and priations, Science, Space, and Technology, Trademark Office, and for other purposes; to and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON the Committee on the Judiciary. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. UPTON (for himself, Mr. HALL, case for consideration of such provisions as Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Mr. BURGESS, Mr. OLSON, Mrs. BLACK- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee committees were delivered to the Clerk BURN, Mr. HARPER, Mr. ROGERS of concerned. for printing and reference to the proper Michigan, Mr. CASSIDY, Mrs. MCMOR- By Mr. HARRIS: calendar, as follows: RIS RODGERS, Mr. GRIFFITH of Vir- H.R. 3356. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- ginia, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. WALDEN, tion Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohi- Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. bition against the conversion of contribu- House Resolution 391. Resolution providing MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. LONG, tions to personal use to contributions to po- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 992) to Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. LANCE, Mr. SCA- litical committees, to clarify that contribu- amend provisions in section 716 of the Dodd- LISE, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. PITTS, tions accepted by political committees may Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. BARTON, Mr. be used for authorized expenditures in con- Protection Act relating to Federal assist- GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. KINZINGER of nection with their political activities and for ance for swaps entities, and providing for Illinois, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. LATTA, Mr. other lawful purposes, and for other pur- consideration of the bill (H.R. 2374) to amend TERRY, Mr. MCKINLEY, and Mr. SHIM- poses; to the Committee on House Adminis- the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to pro- KUS): tration. vide protections for retail customers, and for H.R. 3350. A bill to authorize health insur- By Ms. MENG (for herself and Mr. other purposes (Rept. 113–253). Referred to ance issuers to continue to offer for sale cur- POLIS): the House Calendar. rent individual health insurance coverage in H.R. 3357. A bill to authorize the Secretary f satisfaction of the minimum essential health of Education to make grants to States to im- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS insurance coverage requirement, and for prove the knowledge, credentials, compensa- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy tion, and professional development of early Under clause 2 of rule XII, public and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- childhood educators working with children bills and resolutions of the following mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be in early childhood education programs; to

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The SPEAKER presented a memorial United States. tion from the individual mandate under the of the House of Representatives of the State By Mr. CONNOLLY: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of Michigan, relative to House Resolution H.R. 3352. for individuals residing in States in which No. 30 urging the Congress to enact amend- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Exchange Websites are not fully func- ments to the federal Electronic Communica- lation pursuant to the following: tional, and for other purposes; to the Com- tions Privacy Act; to the Committee on the Section 1 and Section 8 of Article I of the mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- Judiciary. United States Constitution. dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, f By Mr. CONYERS: for a period to be subsequently determined H.R. 3353. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Congress has the power to enact this legis- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- STATEMENT lation pursuant to the following: risdiction of the committee concerned. Article I. Section 8. The Congress shall By Mr. RADEL (for himself, Mr. COOK, Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. the Rules of the House of Representa- imposts and excises, to pay the debts and MESSER, Mr. COLLINS of New York, tives, the following statements are sub- provide for the common defence and general Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. WESTMORELAND, mitted regarding the specific powers welfare of the United States; Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mr. ENGEL: CHABOT, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. DIAZ- tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 3354. Congress has the power to enact this legis- BALART, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. joint resolution. JONES, Mr. ROKITA, Ms. ROS- lation pursuant to the following: LEHTINEN, and Mr. GARRETT): By Ms. NORTON: Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. H.R. 3359. A bill to provide for a delay of H.R. 3343. By Mr. GUTHRIE: the individual mandate under the Patient Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3355. Protection and Affordable Care Act until the lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- American Health Benefit Exchanges are Clause 17 of section 8 of article I of the lation pursuant to the following: functioning properly; to the Committee on Constitution. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1—The Con- Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. ROYCE: gress shall have power to lay and collect mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- H.R. 3344. taxes, duties, imposts and excise, to pay the riod to be subsequently determined by the Congress has the power to enact this legis- debts and provide for the common defense Speaker, in each case for consideration of lation pursuant to the following: and general welfare of the United States; such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Article I, section 8 of the Constitution Article I, Section 8, Clause 3—To regulate tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. ISSA: commerce with foreign nations, and among By Mr. TURNER: H.R. 3345. the several states, and with the Indian H.R. 3360. A bill to reform Article 32 of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- tribes; Uniform Code of Military Justice to specify lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HARRIS: the burden of proof applicable at the inves- Article One of the United States Constitu- H.R. 3356. tigative hearing, the required qualifications tion, section 8, clause 18: the Necessary and Congress has the power to enact this legis- for the investigating officer, the permitted Proper Clause. lation pursuant to the following: scope of the investigation to assist the con- By Mr. LIPINSKI: Article 1, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitu- vening authority, and the protection of wit- H.R. 3346. tion, which grants Congress the authority to nesses, and for other purposes; to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- make laws governing the time, places and mittee on Armed Services. lation pursuant to the following: manner of holding federal elections. By Mr. YOUNG of Indiana: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3: The Congress By Ms. MENG: H.J. Res. 99. A joint resolution relating to shall have Power * * * To regulate Com- H.R. 3357. the disapproval of the President’s exercise of merce with foreign Nations, and among the Congress has the power to enact this legis- authority to suspend the debt limit, as sub- several States, and with the Indian Tribes. lation pursuant to the following: mitted under section 1002(b) of the Con- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 tinuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, By Mr. MESSER: 17, 2013; to the Committee on Ways and Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the H.R. 3358. Means. Debts and provide for the common Defence Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (for him- and general Welfare of the United States; but lation pursuant to the following: self, Mr. POE of Texas, Ms. SLAUGH- all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, which em- TER, Ms. EDWARDS, Ms. HAHN, Ms. form throughout the United States. powers Congress, in part, to ‘‘lay and collect SPEIER, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. By Mr. ROTHFUS: Taxes’’ and ‘‘provide for the common MCCOLLUM, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CLAY, H.R. 3347. Defence and general Welfare of the United Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. CONYERS, Congress has the power to enact this legis- States . . .’’ The bill will exempt certain in- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. EDDIE lation pursuant to the following: dividuals, who through no fault of their own, BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. will be subject to taxes imposed by Public THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. RAN- Constitution, ‘‘[t]o pay the Debts and pro- Law 111–148, as amended. Congress has the GEL, Ms. FUDGE, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. vide for the common Defence and general power to delay such taxes and provide for the JACKSON LEE, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. Welfare of the United States . . . .’’ general welfare of those who have been and JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. By Mr. BARTON: will be harmed by their imposition. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. MOORE, Mr. H.R. 3348. By Mr. RADEL: WATT, Ms. WATERS, Ms. BROWN of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3359. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Florida, Mr. CLYBURN, Ms. ROS- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: LEHTINEN, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. ROYBAL- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Article I, Section 8 of the United States ALLARD, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY granted to Congress under Article I, Section Constitution of New York, Ms. DELBENE, Mrs. 8 of the United States Constitution. By Mr. TURNER: BUSTOS, Ms. BASS, Ms. LEE of Cali- By Mr. CONYERS: H.R. 3349. H.R. 3360. fornia, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- CARSON of Indiana, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. DAVID SCOTT ARTICLE I, SECTION 8 U.S. Constitution, Article 1, section 8, of Georgia, Ms. NORTON, Mr. RUSH, By Mr. YOUNG of Indiana: Mr. LEWIS, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, and clause 8 H.J. Res. 99. Ms. TITUS): By Mr. UPTON: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 392. A resolution supporting the H.R. 3350. lation pursuant to the following: goals and ideals of October as National Do- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 relating to mestic Violence Awareness Month and ex- lation pursuant to the following: the power to pay the debts of the United pressing the sense of the House of Represent- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States. atives that Congress should continue to raise States Constitution. awareness of domestic violence and its dev- By Mrs. BEATTY: f astating effects on individuals, families, and H.R. 3351. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS communities, and support programs designed Congress has the power to enact this legis- to end domestic violence in the United lation pursuant to the following: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors States; to the Committee on Education and This bill is enacted pursuant to the power were added to public bills and resolu- the Workforce. granted to Congress under Article I of the tions as follows:

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H.R. 15: Mr. DENHAM and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 1805: Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 3112: Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 29: Mr. JEFFRIES. H.R. 1843: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 3118: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 164: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1953: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 3121: Mr. BILIRAKIs, Mr. WOODALL, and H.R. 184: Mr. DINGELL. H.R. 1984: Mr. PAYNE. Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 272: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1985: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. H.R. 3143: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. ANDREWS, Mr. BARBER, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, H.R. 1992: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 3163: Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. New York. H.R. 3179: Mr. GARDNER. VEASEY, Mr. ENYART, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. H.R. 1998: Ms. SLAUGHTER and Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 3206: Mr. KEATING, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. LOEBSACK, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. MCINTYRE, H.R. 2026: Mr. BARLETTA. WILSON of Florida, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 2027: Mr. HUELSKAMP. and Mr. MCDERMOTT. and Ms. DUCKWORTH. H.R. 2028: Mr. BERA of California, Mr. H.R. 320: Mr. LIPINSKI. TONKO, Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. H.R. 3211: Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. OLSON, H.R. 351: Mr. LANKFORD. WELCH. and Mr. BARR. H.R. 375: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. KEATING. H.R. 2037: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. H.R. 3279: Mr. LABRADOR and Mr. MULLIN. H.R. 411: Mr. YODER. MORAN, and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 3297: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 460: Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 2041: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3304: Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. H.R. 485: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2043: Mr. WAXMAN. DELBENE, Mr. VEASEY, and Ms. MICHELLE H.R. 541: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 2046: Mr. GOSAR, Mr. COTTON, and Mr. LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. H.R. 556: Mr. REED. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. H.R. 3308: Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. BARLETTA, H.R. 666: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. H.R. 2066: Mr. AMODEI and Mr. PETRI. Mrs. BLACK, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 669: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. HASTINGS H.R. 2144: Mr. LATHAM. Texas, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. CHABOT, of Florida. H.R. 2159: Mr. KEATING. Mr. COBLE, Mr. COLE, Mr. COLLINS of New H.R. 685: Mr. HARPER, Mr. HIMES, Mr. H.R. 2223: Mr. BENTIVOLIO. York, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. COOK, Mr. CULBER- GARAMENDI, and Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 2248: Ms. MENG. SON, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 715: Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. JORDAN, Ms. H.R. 2274: Mr. MCHENRY. DENHAM, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. SPEIER, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. HONDA, H.R. 2278: Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. MCKIN- DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. SEWELL LEY, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. BARTON, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. FORBES, Mr. of Alabama, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. FATTAH, PITTENGER, Mr. CRAMER, Mrs. LUMMIS, and GARRETT, Mr. GERLACH, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. Ms. DELAURO , and Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. LAMALFA. GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mr. HALL, Mrs. H.R. 721: Mr. BARROW of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 2300: Mr. WITTMAN. HARTZLER, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. HOLDING, HUNTER. H.R. 2328: Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. HEN- Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 851: Mr. DEUTCH. SARLING, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. Ohio, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. KELLY H.R. 855: Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 2358: Mr. O’ROURKE and Mr. HASTINGS of Pennsylvania, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. H.R. 920: Mrs. BUSTOS. of Florida. LANKFORD, Mr. LUCAS, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. H.R. 924: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 2368: Mr. KEATING. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. MILLER of H.R. 962: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. TONKO, Ms. H.R. 2369: Ms. BASS. Florida, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. WATERS, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2426: Mr. KEATING. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. PERRY, Mr. H.R. 1009: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 2429: Mr. SESSIONS. PETRI, Mr. PITTS, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Mr. New York. H.R. 2452: Mr. MORAN. RIBBLE, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. H.R. 1015: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 2510: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of ROSKAM, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, H.R. 1024: Ms. SINEMA. New York. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. SMITH of Mis- H.R. 1041: Mr. MAFFEI. H.R. 2590: Mr. REED. souri, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. H.R. 1077: Mr. NUNNELEE. H.R. 2591: Mr. DOGGETT and Mr. SCHOCK. TERRY, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1091: Mr. MULVANEY and Mr. H.R. 2632: Mr. RUSH. TURNER, Mr. UPTON, Mr. WALBERG, Mrs. PITTENGER. H.R. 2656: Mr. HANNA. WALORSKI, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. WIL- H.R. 1094: Mr. BARLETTA. H.R. 2663: Ms. SCHWARTZ. LIAMS, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. H.R. 1095: Mr. BARBER, Mr. CONAWAY, and H.R. 2697: Ms. FUDGE, Mr. HINOJOSA, and WOODALL, Mr. YOHO, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. DUFFY, and Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. H.R. 2725: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1098: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 3310: Mr. KIND, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. ISSA, Mr. POLIS, Mr. YOUNG of H.R. 1148: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. GARAMENDI, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 1175: Mrs. DAVIS of California. Indiana, and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.R. 3316: Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 1176: Mr. STEWART. Texas. H.R. 3323: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. RICHMOND, and H.R. 1199: Mr. VEASEY and Mr. MURPHY of H.R. 2805: Mr. GOSAR. Mr. O’ROURKE. Florida. H.R. 2810: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 3325: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 1240: Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. WHITFIELD, H.R. 2822: Mr. LEWIS and Mr. GRIJALVA. EASEY Mr. LOEBSACK, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 2825: Mr. HOLT, Mr. HONDA, and Mrs. H.R. 3329: Mr. V . H.R. 1313: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. DAVIS of California. H.R. 3336: Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. H.R. 1317: Mr. COHEN and Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 2839: Mr. ENYART and Ms. KELLY of Il- KEATING, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. Georgia. linois. H.R. 3337: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 1354: Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. ANDREWS, and H.R. 2866: Ms. Frankel of Florida, Mr. New York. Mr. SALMON. GOSAR, and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H.J. Res. 34: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 1473: Mr. THOMPSON of California and H.R. 2870: Mr. PAULSEN. H.J. Res. 98: Mr. BENTIVOLIO. Mr. HECK of Nevada. H.R. 2907: Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. WITT- H. Con. Res. 34: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1528: Mr. ROKITA. MAN, and Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New H. Con. Res. 61: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, H.R. 1563: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Mr. York. Ms. SLAUGHTER, and Ms. LOFGREN. CUMMINGS. H.R. 2941: Mr. ENYART, Mr. RUIZ, and Ms. H. Res. 36: Mr. SANFORD. H.R. 1634: Mr. TERRY. JACKSON LEE. H. Res. 97: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. H.R. 1652: Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. H.R. 2959: Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. HUIZENGA of H. Res. 109: Mr. FATTAH and Mr. KING of O’ROURKE, Mr. FATTAH, and Mr. NEAL. Michigan, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. POE of Texas, Iowa. H.R. 1666: Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. FLEMING, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. JONES, and H. Res. 147: Mr. CAMPBELL. H.R. 1726: Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H. Res. 227: Mr. HONDA. BENTIVOLIO, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. H.R. 2981: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. ESTY, Mr. H. Res. 276: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. FRANKS of FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. PERRY, Mrs. LUMMIS, TAKANO, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. LOF- Arizona, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. HANNA, Mr. Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, GREN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. NEAL, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- Mr. DAINES, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. TAKANO, CRAMER, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. HANNA, Mr. HALL, ington, and Ms. NORTON. and Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. PETERS of California, and Mrs. H. Res. 302: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD and Mrs. H.R. 1731: Mr. MURPHY of Florida and Ms. HARTZLER. DAVIS of California. DEGETTE. H.R. 2992: Mr. JONES. H.R. 1732: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 3035: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. H. Res. 326: Mr. STOCKMAN and Mr. H.R. 1744: Mr. HECK of Nevada. H.R. 3040: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. BARLETTA. H.R. 1750: Mr. HARRIS. H.R. 3043: Mr. YODER. H. Res. 345: Mr. MORAN. H.R. 1755: Mr. RUNYAN. H.R. 3077: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. H. Res. 356: Mr. VALADAO, Mr. GRIFFIN of H.R. 1761: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona and Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, and Mr. ROSKAM. Arkansas, Mr. ENYART, and Mr. ROE of Ten- TONKO. H.R. 3083: Mr. LABRADOR. nessee. H.R. 1779: Mr. PETERS of Michigan and Mr. H.R. 3097: Ms. WATERS. H. Res. 387: Mr. POE of Texas. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 3111: Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. H. Res. 388: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM H.R. 1795: Mrs. BEATTY. DOGGETT, Mr. PAULSEN, Mrs. ELLMERS, Ms. of New Mexico, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, H.R. 1803: Mr. WALZ. FOXX, and Mr. FITZPATRICK. and Mr. RANGEL.

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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2013 No. 151 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was ORDER OF PROCEDURE the State of New Jersey after the un- called to order by the President pro I ask unanimous consent the time timely death of Frank Lautenberg, but tempore (Mr. LEAHY). until 4 p.m. be for debate only. we also will welcome a new Member to The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- the Senate, Senator-elect from the PRAYER out objection, it is so ordered. State of New Jersey CORY BOOKER. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f What a remarkable young man he is. fered the following prayer: He was a student at Stanford, and to Let us pray. UPCOMING WORK PERIOD get into Stanford you have to be a very Eternal God, we have heard with our Mr. REID. Mr. President, I welcome good student. I am impressed with his own ears and seen with our own eyes back the President pro tempore. I hope academic skills, but he was also a tight Your great power on our behalf. Lord, he had a productive week in Vermont, end for the football team at Stanford, our ancestors told us about You, how and that all my colleagues enjoyed vis- No. 5 in the Nation. They have a great You kept them from disgrace, drove iting with constituents at home. football program. Everyone will meet out evil, delivered them from shackles, This work period is going to be 4 CORY BOOKER and find that he is a very rescued them from trouble, protected weeks long. We have a great deal to ac- big man physically. them from hardships, and kept this Na- complish during this 4-week period and After graduating with a degree from tion free. We praise You for using our it will go by quickly. We are attempt- Stanford in political science, he got his lawmakers for Your glory. Accept our ing to work things out so we don’t have master’s degree in sociology from thanksgiving as we press toward the to work during the holidays for a Stanford. He then became a Rhodes future, eager to serve Your purposes change. The last several years we have Scholar and studied U.S. history at Ox- for our lives in this generation. been stuck up to Thanksgiving and ford. He received his law degree from We pray in Your great Name. Amen. right through Christmas on a couple of Yale. What an outstanding record: f occasions. Stanford, a couple of degrees; Rhodes PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE It is obvious Senators aren’t making Scholar, Oxford; Yale Law School. these Monday votes a priority. We have That is quite impressive. Then he The President pro tempore led the a lot of people not showing up. So ev- served on the Newark City Council and Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: eryone should understand, this vote to- was mayor for 2 years, a job that has I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the night is a very important vote. I am been noticed all over the country, rec- United States of America, and to the Repub- disappointed some Senators aren’t ognizing the great work he has done. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. going to be here. But in the future the f next Mondays we can be expecting a f vote or series of votes. I think we have THE WORK AHEAD RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY become very complacent and not wor- Mr. REID. Mr. President, during this LEADER rying about the Monday night votes. 4-week period we are going to do a The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The We will have some votes that may be number of things, not necessarily in majority leader is recognized. more meaningful, as this one is. this order, but we are going to consider ENDA, known as the Employment Non- f During this next work period, the only time we will have off will be No- Discrimination Act, which would pro- SCHEDULE vember 11 for the celebration of Vet- vide basic protections against work- Mr. REID. Mr. President, following erans Day. Therefore, if we are going to place discrimination on the basis of leader remarks, the Senate will be in a finish our work in this 4-week period, sexual orientation and gender identity. period of morning business until 4:30 that means we are going to have to We haven’t taken this up for a number this afternoon, with Senators per- work on Mondays and Fridays. I hope of years. We tried and failed in the mitted to speak therein for up to 10 we don’t have to work weekends, but House of Representatives before, but minutes each. we have to get this work done. we are going to take it up here again. At 4:30 p.m. the Senate will proceed (Mr. KAINE assumed the Chair.) We are going to consider a bipartisan to executive session to consider the f bill to make compounding drugs safer. nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., As we will recall, there was a terrible to be general counsel for the National SENATOR-ELECT CORY BOOKER tragedy in the Northeast, where a num- Labor Relations Board for a term of 4 Mr. REID. Mr. President, this week ber of people died as a result of not years. At 5:30 p.m. there will be a clo- we are going to say goodbye to our col- compounding these products properly. ture vote. league who was appointed to represent This bipartisan legislation will allow

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It is the mainstream Re- up the Defense authorization bill which 218 votes to pass a measure. They publicans. Even more troubling, mod- supports our troops and ensures this didn’t try to get 218 from the Demo- erate Republicans have been complicit Nation does everything in its power to crats. They had plenty of Democrats in allowing this disturbing trend to keep America safe from those who and could have done that. But everyone continue. It is no surprise when tea would do us harm. was allowed to vote. That is the way it party extremists force our economy to Before we debate any of these mat- should be now. It is too bad it isn’t. the brink of disaster when they shut ters, we must consider a number of What has happened over there is the down the government for the sake of vital Presidential nominations, includ- Republican leadership has refused to ideological stunts. We saw what hap- ing several that have been stalled for allow the whole House of Representa- pened. We weren’t surprised that the more than 1 year. One of those is some- tives to work its will. tea party did this, but I was surprised body who has been wanting to work in Immigration reform is one of the that the sensible mainstream Repub- the Defense Department, something vi- most glaring examples of their not al- licans didn’t speak up—and speak up tally important for the Pentagon, and lowing the body to run as it used to. sooner—and many didn’t speak up at has been held up for 1 year on an unre- Last June the Senate passed a com- all in defense of reason and responsi- lated matter. It is too bad, but this has monsense bipartisan bill to fix the bro- bility. been held up by one Republican Sen- ken illegal immigration system. It Think about that. There are 232 Re- ator. So we are going to move forward would have strengthened our borders, publicans in the House of Representa- and do it very quickly. required undocumented people to get tives. On a vote to open the govern- It is no secret the Republicans have right with the law, and put them on a ment after 16 days of being closed and systemically slow-walked and blocked path to citizenship. There are about 11 defaulting on the debt, only 85 of the scores of President Obama’s judicial million people. But for 4 months—120- 232 voted to reopen the government and and executive branch nominations. plus days—the House of Representa- keep us from defaulting on our debt. Pending executive nominations wait an tives has failed to act on immigration That is a scary number. So the vast average of 5 months. Democrats have legislation. If we brought up a bill, the majority of the Republicans in the broken filibusters of 66 of the Presi- Senate bill would pass overwhelmingly. House wanted to keep the government dent’s nominations. Republicans have Even many mainstream Republicans closed and to default on the debt. blocked or delayed more than that believe House Republican leadership Wow, that is spooky. with secret holds and procedural holds. should allow a vote on the comprehen- As their more radical colleagues As a Senate, we reached an agree- sive plan to amend the broken immi- drove the nation and the world to the ment the first of the year to consider a gration system. I repeat, if the whole brink of economic collapse, most mid- number of important nominations that House were allowed to vote, it would dle-of-the-road Republicans said noth- have been stalled for months and, in pass. ing and did nothing to stop it, which far too many cases, for years. But ob- The House also failed to take up the was certainly a surprise to me. Al- structionism once again has reared its Senate’s bipartisan agricultural jobs though I deplore the behavior of the ex- ugly head and we have a backlog now. bill—the farm bill, as we call it—a bill tremists who sparked this month’s It is time to move forward without that cuts the debt by $23 billion and manufactured crisis—and many of the delay and fill those crucial roles. supports 16 million American jobs. crises over the past 3 years—I do not In the wake of a Republican govern- They have also refused to bring up blame only them for holding the ment shutdown, the Nation is watching something so common sense. United States Government’s full faith for a sign the Senate can function effi- The Presiding Officer, before coming and credit hostage. I also blame the so- ciently and normally. It is time to here, was Governor of the State of Vir- called main stream Republican col- show the American people how well ginia. I am sure the Presiding Officer, leagues who remained silent even as and how quickly the Senate can work as I have, has gone through towns and these anarchists among us committed when cooperation is present. Likewise, neighborhoods and seen those little political malpractice. They knew bet- our colleagues in the House of Rep- strip malls with all these places for ter. They should have known better. resentatives owe the American people lease. If we passed in Congress, as we They know the consequence of default, to stop wasting time on political show have done in the Senate, the so-called and they know the cost of a govern- votes and start legislating. Workplace Fairness Act, it would allow ment shutdown. Yet they allowed I have enough trouble with my sched- these small businesses to get back and members of their own party to take the ule, but I just have to briefly comment rent space allowing it to survive. country down a dangerous road, doing on the House schedule. They are going Think of the advantages online retail- irreparable harm to the country and, I to work until noon on Wednesday and ers have. They don’t have to pay 5 per- believe, to the Republican Party. then they are taking off the next 10 cent, 7 percent of what the others pay. As a conference committee sits down days. From now until the first of the So it is very unfair for these brick-and- to negotiate a long-term budget agree- year, they have scheduled 18 working mortar places to be left to the mercy of ment and sets a course for fiscal re- days. That is all I will say on that. these big online folks. sponsibility, reasonable and moderate Our colleagues in the House owe it to When we brought up this bill, I got a Republicans, main stream Republicans, the American people to move forward call from one of the major online orga- must not absent themselves from these on legislation. On many of the most nizations. They said: We will support discussions. A significant number of important issues of the day, the Repub- your legislation if you will put a ceil- radical Republicans have said they lican leaders have refused to allow the ing that we don’t have to do anything would rather risk default than cooper- House of Representatives to be heard. until there is $5 million in sales. They ate or compromise with Democrats. Some are allowed to be heard, but want $5 million in sales and then pay Sensible Republicans must not allow Speaker BOEHNER has a rule that no sales tax—a pretty good deal. We these radicals to rule the day. Democrats don’t get to participate un- passed—rightfully so—a bipartisan bill. We, the Democrats, are ready to do less he can first prove there is a major- The House will not take this up. It is the difficult work of finding common ity of the majority to vote on an issue. too bad. ground for the good of our country. We That is not the way it needs to be. So on these and other issues, it is don’t expect radical tea party Repub- We are going to have a celebration time for reasonable Republicans to licans to join us, but we do hope our here tomorrow on the life of Tom raise their voice in the Senate and of mainstream Republican colleagues will Foley. I had the good fortune of serving course in the House of Representatives. find their voices, reclaim their party,

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Commission. f f CLOTURE MOTION MORNING BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- the previous order, the Senate will be NOMINATION OF KATHERINE ture motion having been presented in a period of morning business until ARCHULETA TO BE DIRECTOR OF under rule XXII, the clerk will report 4:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL the motion. speak therein for up to 10 minutes each MANAGEMENT and with debate only until 4 p.m. The assistant bill clerk read as fol- Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to lows: Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a executive session to consider Calendar CLOTURE MOTION quorum. No. 307. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the clerk will call the roll. question is on agreeing to the motion. The legislative clerk proceeded to Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move The motion is agreed to. to bring to a close debate on the nomination call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask of Thomas Edgar Wheeler, of the District of clerk will report the nomination. Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal unanimous consent that the order for The legislative clerk read the nomi- Communications Commission. the quorum call be rescinded. nation of Katherine Archuleta, of Colo- Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Debbie The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. rado, to be Director of the Office of Stabenow, Richard J. Durbin, John D. HIRONO). Without objection, it is so or- Personnel Management. Rockefeller IV, Benjamin L. Cardin, dered. CLOTURE MOTION Jon Tester, Sheldon Whitehouse, Mark f Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to R. Warner, Patty Murray, Mazie K. Hirono, Angus S. King, Jr., Barbara EXECUTIVE SESSION the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Boxer, Jeanne Shaheen, Robert Menen- dez, Bill Nelson, Richard Blumenthal. ture motion having been presented Mr. REID. I ask consent that the NOMINATION OF ALAN F. ESTEVEZ under rule XXII, the clerk will report mandatory quorum under rule XXII be TO BE A PRINCIPAL DEPUTY the motion. waived. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE The assistant bill clerk read as fol- lows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. Madam President, I now CLOTURE MOTION objection, it is so ordered. move to proceed to executive session to We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- f consider Calendar No. 53. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move LEGISLATIVE SESSION question is on agreeing to the motion. to bring to a close debate on the nomination Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to The motion was agreed to. of Katherine Archuleta, of Colorado, to be legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Director of the Office of Personnel Manage- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment. clerk will report the nomination. question is on agreeing to the motion. The assistant bill clerk read the Harry Reid, Bill Nelson, Barbara A. Mi- kulski, Patty Murray, Barbara Boxer, The motion was agreed to. nomination of Alan F. Estevez, of the Bernard Sanders, Amy Klobuchar, Carl f District of Columbia, to be a Principal Levin, Thomas R. Carper, Jr., Tim Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Johnson, Patrick J. Leahy, Max Bau- EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOTURE MOTION cus, Robert Menendez, Richard J. Dur- f Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to bin, John D. Rockefeller IV, Tim Kaine, Mazie K. Hirono. NOMINATION OF JACOB J. LEW TO the desk. BE UNITED STATES GOVERNOR Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONE- unanimous consent that the manda- ture motion having been presented TARY FUND; UNITED STATES under rule XXII, the clerk will report tory quorum under rule XXII be waived. GOVERNOR OF THE INTER- the motion. NATIONAL BANK FOR RECON- The assistant bill clerk read as fol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. STRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT; lows: UNITED STATES GOVERNOR OF f CLOTURE MOTION THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOP- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- LEGISLATIVE SESSION MENT BANK; UNITED STATES ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to GOVERNOR OF THE EUROPEAN Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION to bring to a close debate on the nomination legislative session. of Alan F. Estevez, of the District of Colum- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The AND DEVELOPMENT bia, to be a Principal Deputy Under Sec- question is on agreeing to the motion. Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to retary of Defense. The motion was agreed to. executive session to consider Calendar Harry Reid, Carl Levin, Robert Menen- f No. 63. dez, Charles E. Schumer, Jack Reed, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Sheldon White- EXECUTIVE SESSION house, Richard Blumenthal, Jeff question is on agreeing to the motion. Merkley, Christopher A. Coons, Debbie The motion was agreed to. Stabenow, Christopher Murphy, Patty NOMINATION OF THOMAS EDGAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Murray, Tom Harkin, John D. Rocke- WHEELER TO BE A MEMBER OF clerk will report the nomination. feller IV, Bill Nelson, Benjamin L. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS The legislative clerk read the nomi- Cardin. COMMISSION nation of Jacob J. Lew, of New York, Mr. REID. I ask consent that the Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to to be United States Governor of the mandatory quorum under rule XXII be executive session to consider Calendar International Monetary Fund; United waived. No. 242. States Governor of the International

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The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Harry Reid, Tim Johnson, Mark Begich, The motion was agreed to. ture motion having been presented Patrick J. Leahy, Christopher A. Mr. REID. Madam President, I sug- under rule XXII, the clerk will report Coons, Martin Heinrich, Patty Murray, gest the absence of a quorum. the motion. Bernard Sanders, Jeanne Shaheen, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The assistant bill clerk read as fol- Benjamin L. Cardin, Al Franken, clerk will call the roll. Sherrod Brown, Tom Harkin, Jack lows: The legislative clerk proceeded to Reed, Thomas R. Carper, Sheldon call the roll. CLOTURE MOTION Whitehouse, Bill Nelson, Charles E. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Schumer. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- unanimous consent that the order for ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent the quorum call be rescinded. Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move that the mandatory quorum under rule to bring to a close debate on the nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without XXII be waived. objection, it is so ordered. of Jacob J. Lew, of New York, to be United The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States Governor of the International Mone- f tary Fund; United States Governor of the objection, it is so ordered. International Bank for Reconstruction and f ORDER OF PROCEDURE Development; United States Governor of the LEGISLATIVE SESSION Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Inter-American Development Bank; and unanimous consent the cloture vote Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to United States Governor of the European scheduled 5:30 p.m. today occur on legislative session. Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Tuesday at a time to be determined by Harry Reid, Robert Menendez, Charles E. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Schumer, Jack Reed, Kirsten E. Gilli- question is on agreeing to the motion. me in consultation with Senator brand, Sheldon Whitehouse, Richard The motion was agreed to. MCCONNELL. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Blumenthal, Jeff Merkley, Christopher f A. Coons, Debbie Stabenow, Chris- objection, it is so ordered. topher Murphy, Patty Murray, Tom EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. REID. Madam President, so that Harkin, Carl Levin, John D. Rocke- everyone knows, we have a number of feller IV, Bill Nelson, Benjamin L. Senators who are not going to be here NOMINATION OF PATRICIA ANN Cardin. tonight, five that I know of—Demo- MILLETT TO BE UNITED STATES Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent crats and Republicans. We have a lot of CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE DIS- that the mandatory quorum under rule people who went through a lot of trou- TRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT XXII be waived. ble to be here for this vote. I want ev- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. Madam President, I now eryone to know that if we continue objection, it is so ordered. move to proceed to executive session to having votes on Monday—and obvi- f consider Calendar No. 327. ously people think they are not very The PRESIDING OFFICER. The important so they wind up not com- LEGISLATIVE SESSION question is on agreeing to the motion. ing—they are going to start missing The motion was agreed to. Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to really important votes. I will schedule The PRESIDING OFFICER. The legislative session. more than one vote, and it is not right The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The legislative clerk read the nomi- that we have a few people who make it question is on agreeing to the motion. very difficult for everyone. The motion was agreed to. nation of Patricia Ann Millett, of Vir- ginia, to be United States Circuit I note the absence of a quorum. f Judge for the District of Columbia Cir- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The EXECUTIVE SESSION cuit. clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to CLOTURE MOTION Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to call the roll. NOMINATION OF MELVIN L. WATT the desk. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE FED- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- unanimous consent that the order for ERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGEN- ture motion having been presented the quorum call be rescinded. CY under rule XXII, the clerk will report The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. Madam President, with the motion. your permission I now move to proceed The assistant bill clerk read as fol- f to executive session to consider Cal- lows: MORNING BUSINESS CLOTURE MOTION endar No. 209. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The unanimous consent that we proceed to question is on agreeing to the motion. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move a period of morning business with Sen- The motion was agreed to. to bring to a close debate on the nomination ators permitted to speak for up to 10 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be minutes each and that the time be for clerk will report the nomination. United States Circuit Judge for the District debate only until 7 p.m. There will be The legislative clerk read the nomi- of Columbia. no roll call votes tonight. I announced nation of Melvin L. Watt, of North Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Richard J. that earlier. There will be no roll call Carolina, to be Director of the Federal Durbin, John D. Rockefeller IV, Ben- votes tonight. Housing Finance Agency. jamin L. Cardin, Jon Tester, Sheldon Whitehouse, Mark R. Warner, Patty The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is so CLOTURE MOTION Murray, Mazie K. Hirono, Angus S. noted. Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to King, Jr., Barbara Boxer, Jeanne Sha- The Senator from Tennessee. the desk. heen, Robert Menendez, Bill Nelson, (The remarks of Mr. ALEXANDER per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Debbie Stabenow, Richard Blumenthal. taining to the introduction of S. 1590 ture motion having been presented Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent are printed in today’s RECORD under under rule XXII, the clerk will report that the mandatory quorum under rule ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and the motion. XXII be waived. Joint Resolutions.’’)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:17 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28OC6.007 S28OCPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7567 Mr. ALEXANDER. I yield the floor. I yield the floor. fair wages, good benefits, and safe Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- working conditions. These rights en- note the absence of a quorum. ator from Iowa. sure that the people who do the real The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, work in this country see the benefits objection, it is so ordered. again, I want to thank my colleague when our economy grows and are not The clerk will call the roll. and good friend Senator ALEXANDER for mistreated or put at risk on the job. The legislative clerk proceeded to a great working relationship on our The National Labor Relations Board call the roll. committee. Obviously, we have dif- is the guardian of these fundamental Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, ferences of views and opinions on mat- rights. Workers themselves cannot en- I ask unanimous consent that the order ters—that is the nature of legislation force the National Labor Relations for the quorum call be rescinded. and this body—but we have always Act. The Board is the only place work- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without worked together in a very conciliatory ers can go if they have been treated un- objection, it is so ordered. fashion, and open, and working things fairly and denied the basic protections f out. So I appreciate his approach and the law provides. Thus, the Board plays the fact that the Senator is willing to a vital role in vindicating workers’ GRIFFIN NOMINATION give us cloture so we can get an up-or- rights. In the past 10 years, the NLRB Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, down vote. I understand he has certain has secured opportunities for reinstate- tomorrow, according to the statement reservations about the nominee. I un- ment for 22,544 employees who were un- made by the majority leader, we will be derstand that. But, again, I thank my justly fired. It has also recovered more voting on the nomination of Richard colleague for being willing to get us to than $1 billion on behalf of workers Griffin, Jr. for General Counsel of the the point where we can have an up-or- whose rights were violated. National Labor Relations Board. down vote on Mr. Griffin. I know many times people think: I will be voting against Mr. Griffin’s Madam President, tomorrow—we Well, a lot of these old abuses of work- nomination for general counsel because were going to vote today, but the lead- ers whom you read about in your his- I am concerned about the direction of er came out and announced there was tory books—well, that is just history the NLRB as an advocate more than an an agreement on both sides to put the and we have gotten over that. Quite umpire, and I do not believe his pres- vote off until tomorrow to consider the frankly, I wish that were the truth. ence as the general counsel will im- nomination of Mr. Richard Griffin to But the fact that in 10 years 22,544 em- prove that situation. serve as General Counsel of the Na- ployees were reinstated because they As the senior Republican on the tional Labor Relations Board, a very were unjustly fired indicates there are Labor Committee, working with my important role as the top prosecutor still unfair labor practices being com- friend, the chairman, Senator HARKIN, for violations of this country’s labor mitted by businesses today. And $1 bil- and with others, what I hope we can do laws. lion recovered on behalf of workers just over the next several years is look for Given his depth of experience and in the last 10 years—that is $1 billion a long-term solution for the restruc- knowledge of the act, Mr. Griffin is ex- that unscrupulous companies took turing of the National Labor Relations ceptionally well qualified for this posi- from their workers without the right Board—one that will ensure that it will tion, and I have no doubt he will do an to do so, and the NLRB got that money operate more as an umpire than as an outstanding job of enforcing our Na- back for workers. Think about that: $1 advocate, whether the President is a tion’s labor laws for workers, unions, billion. Democrat or a Republican. and employers. The Board does not just protect the The Board has become far too politi- In July, we confirmed five new NLRB rights of workers and unions; it also cized under recent administrations. members, preventing the agency from provides relief and remedies to our Na- This did not start with the Obama ad- shutting down, giving it a full slate of tion’s employers, our businesses. The ministration, but it has gotten worse members for the first time in a decade. Board is an employer’s only recourse if with this administration, and it has With a fully functional five-member a union commences a wildcat strike, moved more and more toward the side Board and a new Senate-confirmed for example, or refuses to bargain in of union advocacy with such major General Counsel, it is my hope we can good faith during negotiations. By pre- shifts as ambush elections, micro- provide this important agency with venting labor disputes that could dis- unions, and undermining State right- some much-needed certainty, mark a rupt our economy, the work the Board to-work laws. new positive chapter for the NLRB, and does is vital to every worker and every Swinging back and forth on impor- finally put an end to the delay and ob- business across the Nation. tant labor policy issues does the Amer- struction that has recently become all Further, the NLRB, you have to un- ican working man and woman no good too familiar every time a new NLRB derstand, is divided into two inde- in this time of underemployment and nominee is appointed. Without reliti- pendent sides. There is the Board side, unemployment. gating the previous controversies, I which adjudicates and interprets the So, later this fall, I will join other think it is fair to say that over the law; then there is the General Counsel Senators in introducing legislation past few years the NLRB has been the side, which investigates filed charges, that will restore balance to the Na- target of unnecessary political attacks prosecutes violations, and generally su- tional Labor Relations Board—a pro- and obstruction. pervises the processing of cases. The posal that will retain the rights of What most concerns me about this general counsel position is important workers and employees, but reduce the political game-playing is how it affects because the NLRB receives about 20,000 swing that occurs from administration the everyday lives of working people to 30,000 charges per year from employ- to administration based upon who is in across America. These attacks on the ees, unions, and employers, and it is power. What we should be striving for Board have had real consequences for the primary function of the general is fairness and consistency. real people. counsel to make sure these charges— There are exceptions, of course, but Working Americans need and deserve each charge—are thoroughly inves- as a general proposition, I believe a a fully functioning agency to protect tigated and prosecuted if they are de- President should have an up-or-down their rights and enforce our Nation’s termined to have merit. vote on his nominee, so I intend to vote labor laws. That is why over 75 years The general counsel also serves an for cloture. But Mr. Griffin’s nomina- ago Congress enacted the National important role that some of my col- tion does not do enough for me to show Labor Relations Act, guaranteeing leagues may not know about. The at- the promise of moving the Board from American workers the right to form torneys in the General Counsel’s Office advocacy toward umpire and, there- and join a union and to bargain for a help facilitate settlements to resolve fore, I do not intend to vote to confirm better life. For both union and non- disputes efficiently. For example, when his nomination. union workers alike, the act provides two unions picketed Walmart in 2012, I thank the Presiding Officer and I essential protections. It gives workers Walmart filed a claim with the NLRB, thank Senator HARKIN for his courtesy a voice in the workplace. It allows and the agency negotiated a settle- in allowing me to go first. them to join together and speak up for ment. Indeed, settlements are not the

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When there is a split ciation, self-organization, and designation of ment, either through a Board settle- among the circuit courts of appeals, representatives of their own choosing, for ment or a private agreement by the the NLRB has a longstanding history the purpose of negotiating the terms and two sides. of waiting until the legal question is conditions of their employment or other mu- Now that I have discussed the impor- resolved by the Supreme Court before tual aid or protection. tance of the NLRB in protecting rights they take action, particularly when Those are the exact words. That is and the role the General Counsel plays the issue involves the Board’s oper- what the law says. The purpose and the at that agency, I want to turn the page ability. policy is to promote collective bar- and talk about Mr. Griffin, the nomi- The situation that was facing the gaining, to promote collective bar- nee who is before us now to be the Gen- Board after this Noel Canning case is gaining and freedom of association, eral Counsel, and I want to again indi- directly parallel to a circumstance by protecting workers and their rights of cate why I strongly support his nomi- the Board a few years ago when the self-organization, the designation of nation. Board only had two members—only had representatives of their own choosing. Richard Griffin has a wealth of expe- two members. The DC Circuit ruled in That is what the law says. rience as a labor lawyer. He is deeply a case called the Laurel Baye case that I think the fact that Mr. Griffin steeped in labor and employment law. the two-member Board lacked a takes that purpose seriously makes He most recently served as an NLRB quorum to do business. Even after the him more qualified, not less qualified, board member himself from January DC Circuit’s decision, the two-member to serve as general counsel. His past 2012 until this past August. Prior to Board, one Republican, one Democrat, career is not cause for concern. Most that, Mr. Griffin was general counsel continued to hear and issue cases until labor lawyers devote their careers ei- for the International Union of Oper- the Supreme Court ruled on the ques- ther to representing workers and ating Engineers for more than 17 years. tion. unions or the management. That is the Mr. Griffin actually began his legal ca- Not a single Republican Senator nature of practicing labor and employ- reer over 30 years ago at the NLRB as called on either one of those two Board ment law. a counsel to Board members. We have confirmed NLRB nominees members to resign simply because they Some of my colleagues on the other in the past, some of whom have been refused to acquiesce to the decision of side of the aisle have agreed that Dick union side and some have been manage- the DC Circuit. So here is what hap- Griffin is well qualified to serve as gen- ment side. We have done so without eral counsel—indeed, I think his exper- pened. Mr. Griffin and his fellow recess substantial controversy. The fact that tise in labor law is difficult to ques- appointee Sharon Block acted appro- Mr. Griffin happens to come from the tion—but some of my friends on the priately in following this direct prece- union side practice does not make him Republican side continue to oppose his dent and continuing to serve on the inherently biased. For years, Repub- nomination because of an outstanding Board until the Supreme Court ad- lican and Democratic Presidents have legal issue that has nothing to do with dressed the validity of their recess ap- appointed promanagement attorneys to Mr. Griffin’s previous public service, pointments. fill positions at the NLRB. his background, or his ability to func- To argue that Mr. Griffin’s decision There is even the one example of tion in this new position. to uphold his oath of office and follow where a Board member came directly Here is what this is all about: Much the Board’s prior practice, that some- from an in-house position at the U.S. has been made about the process by how that makes him unqualified to Chamber of Commerce. But I do not which Mr. Griffin was previously recess now serve as the Board’s General Coun- hear anyone on the Republican side ac- appointed to serve as a Board member. sel is, quite frankly, a position I think cusing those nominees of bias. I guess The controversy began when the Dis- is not only disappointing but I think it is only when you represent labor trict of Columbia Circuit Court issued without substance. unions that you are biased, not when a ruling in a case which is called the In addition to this questionable ob- you represent the Chamber of Com- Noel Canning case that diverged from jection, Republicans also continue to merce. the decisions of three other courts of claim that recent NLRB nominees, in- I would also like to point out that appeals—the Second Circuit, the Ninth cluding Mr. Griffin, are unacceptable while I certainly have not agreed with Circuit, and the Eleventh Circuit—and simply because they have worked on the politics or ideology of every past my friends on the Republican side are behalf of workers or unions and sup- NLRB nominee, I voted to supported questioning the validity of an appoint- port our system of collective bar- Republican nominees, such as Phillip ment process that has been in place for gaining. Miscimarra and Harry Johnson, who over 220 years. And that was the deci- These nominees have been accused of are on the Board now, not because I sion in the Noel Canning case. Subse- being biased and unfit to serve. But agreed with them but because, given quently, two other appeals courts have now I want to point out what the law their experience and their diverse addressed this issue. The Supreme actually says. Keep in mind, when backgrounds, they were qualified to Court is set to resolve the legal issue Board members, as well as general serve. They were qualified, as is Mr. once and for all during this session of counsel, are appointed to the Board Griffin, eminently well qualified. the Supreme Court. and we confirm them, they take an Board members can and do separate Again, to sum it up, we have dif- oath of office to uphold the law. So it their past work as an advocate from ferent circuit courts deciding dif- is kind of interesting to note what the their work as a neutral interpreter of ferently on an appointment process law actually says that they are sworn the act once they are confirmed. I am that any President uses to fill recess by oath to uphold. absolutely sure Mr. Griffin will do the appointments. This litigation is still I have often quoted from the Na- same if confirmed as General Counsel. I pending. The legal question remains tional Labor Relations Act on this have every confidence that Mr. Griffin unresolved until the Supreme Court de- point. I will do so again. Here is what will be, in the words of one of the cur- cides it. But a number of my colleagues the law says, the National Labor Rela- rent Board members, not prounion, not during that period when we had dif- tions Act—the law that Board members proworker, not promanagement, but ferent circuit courts deciding dif- and eventually Mr. Griffin, if he is con- pro-act, pro-Labor Relations Act or put ferently on this appointment issue firmed—and I believe he will be—will maybe more succinctly prolaw, prolaw called for Mr. Griffin to resign his posi- take an oath of office to uphold. Here enforcement. tion on the Board, even though he had is the law. I will quote it exactly as it With this in mind, and for all of the done nothing personally wrong and he is written: reasons I have mentioned, I urge all of had taken an oath of office to fulfill his It is declared to be the policy of the United my colleagues, my Republican col- duties. States to eliminate the causes of certain leagues, to consider voting for Mr. I believe that request from my Re- substantial obstructions to the free flow of Griffin because he deserves a strong bi- publican colleagues was unreasonable. commerce and to mitigate and eliminate partisan vote.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:49 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28OC6.015 S28OCPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7569 As I stated earlier, I voted for Repub- appointed by a Democratic President, was critical to the long- and short- lican members. When we had Board Republicans vote no; if it is someone term protection of the personnel and members earlier this year, in July if I appointed by a Republican President, facilities of the legislative branch. am not mistaken, in July of this year, Democrats vote no. That should not be Prior to joining the Capitol Police, Democrats voted for the two Repub- the way it should be, not the way it has Mr. Greeley spent 14 years as a secu- lican nominees, again not because we been in my lifetime here, in all of my rity engineering officer with the U.S. agreed with them ideologically, maybe time in the Senate. Department of State’s Office of Diplo- where they were coming from, but they I have served with three Republican matic Security and Foreign Missions. were qualified to serve. Presidents in the Senate. They have In that capacity, Mr. Greeley served Yet when we have nominees with made nominations to the National overseas with regional responsibilities whom the Republicans are opposed Labor Relations Board. I have been on in Athens, Mexico City, and Prague. ideologically, even though they are this committee since then. We always Mr. Greeley proudly served in the well qualified, Republicans vote no. supported them. As long as they were United States Air Force as a naviga- Think about that. When we have nomi- qualified and they went through the tional aids equipment specialist from nees to the National Labor Relations vetting process and they were quali- 1978–1982. Board, whom the Republicans support, fied, it was fine. The President should As a former Capitol Police Officer, I to whom we may be opposed ideologi- have his nominees. We would vote for appreciate the hard work and dedica- cally but they are qualified, we vote for them. tion of our nation’s law enforcement them. Democrats vote for them. When I am hopeful we will get back to that. officers, and I still feel a special bond we have nominees to the National I hope we will have a new era, where with those who honor the badge by pro- Labor Relations Board who are well the agency is no longer haunted by po- tecting and serving our communities. I, qualified but whom the Republicans litical attacks, political games. It is along with my colleagues in the Sen- disagree with ideologically, they vote time, long past time, to allow the ate, congratulate Mr. Greeley on his against them—quite a difference. NLRB to function as the law intends well-earned retirement and wish him Now is the time to start breaking and let the dedicated public servants well in his future endeavors. that down. It did not used to be this who work there do their jobs. f way. It never was this way in the past. We will have this vote, I am told, to- RECOGNIZING BRIAN MONKS If they were qualified under a Repub- morrow afternoon on cloture. As I said lican President, we would support for the benefit of Senators, we will Mr. REID. Mr. President, I wish to them; a Democratic President, we have up to 8 hours. I do not imagine we pay tribute to Mr. Brian Monks of would support them. We wanted to will take all of that. We will have up to Huntingtown, NY, who graciously do- know what were their qualifications, 8 hours of debate on the nominee. nated his time and unique talent to what were their backgrounds, were Again, I hope we have a good strong help create the beautiful and historic they vetted properly—no criminal ac- vote on both cloture and on the nomi- pen set for the United States Senate. tivity, nothing in their background nee himself. Mr. Griffin, as I said, is In 2012, the Office of the Senate Ser- that would indicate they could not ju- eminently well qualified—eminently geant at Arms began designing a new diciously act openly and fairly. well qualified. Nothing in his back- pen set for use at the Presiding Offi- I am sorry it has gotten to this posi- ground would ever indicate that he cer’s desk when the Senate is in ses- tion now where Republicans feel they would be anything less than an out- sion. The pen set was to be constructed have to vote against someone to the standing counsel at the National Labor using historically significant mate- National Labor Relations Board simply Relations Board. rials, including marble removed from because that person was a lawyer for a I yield the floor and suggest the ab- the West Brumidi Corridor of the Sen- labor union. I voted for NLRB members sence of a quorum. ate side of the Capitol during its expan- who were lawyers for businesses. That The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sion in 2001, and wood from a 120-year- is fine. I have no problem with that. clerk will call the roll. old mahogany tree that was removed Why do my Republican colleagues have The bill clerk proceeded to call the from the Capitol grounds in 2009. The such a problem voting for someone who roll. Senate Cabinet Shop crafted the base was a lawyer for a labor union? Labor Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- and the pen holders using these his- unions are legal entities protected by imous consent that the order for the toric materials. When the time came to national law, the National Labor Rela- quorum call be rescinded. construct the pens themselves from the tions Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DON- same mahogany wood, the Cabinet So I hope again that my Republican NELLY). Without objection, it is so or- Shop needed to look for outside assist- colleagues will look at Mr. Griffin for dered. ance. who he is, for what he is, for his back- f This is when Mr. Monks stepped for- ground, eminently well qualified, has ward. He volunteered to expertly hand always been fair, has always been judi- TRIBUTE TO ROBERT M. GREELEY turn pieces of the historic wood into cious—a good lawyer. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise to unique writing instruments for the new Yes, he represents labor unions. But recognize the important work of Mr. Senate Chamber pen set. in all of the vetting we had in our com- Robert M. Greeley, who is retiring on Mr. Monks is the vice president of mittee on Mr. Griffin, we had people November 15, 2013, after a long and dis- Underwriters Laboratories, and his from the business side and others who tinguished career with the United home in Long Island has housed his all said he represented labor unions, States Capitol Police. wood working hobby for many years. but he did so fairly. He did that fairly, Mr. Greeley joined the Capitol Police He has earned a reputation as both an with competence and with the ability in June, 1996, as director of the Secu- accomplished pen maker and a creator to work out agreements with the other rity Services Bureau, the most senior of fine hand crafted furnishings. His side. What more can you ask? civilian security position in the depart- handiwork on the Presiding Officer’s I am hopeful this vote tomorrow will ment. Mr. Greeley’s team is responsible pen set debuted in the Senate in April mark a new beginning for the National for the development, operation, and 2012 and is now on display every time Labor Relations Board. We will have a maintenance of the physical and tech- the Senate is in session. vote on cloture and then we will have nical security systems needed to Mr. Monks’s fine craftsmanship not an up-or-down vote. So we have 60 counter the threat of terrorism. In this only resulted in high quality pens for votes for cloture to bring it to a close. capacity, Mr. Greeley led the manage- use by Senators serving as the Pre- Then there will be up to 8 hours of de- ment of the multimillion dollar en- siding Officer, but also contributed to bate on the nominee. I do not think we hancements to the Capitol Complex the overall beauty and historical sig- need to take that long. I am hopeful following the terrorist attacks of Sep- nificance of the Presiding Officer’s some of my Republican colleagues will tember 11, 2001. His expertise in the de- desk in the Senate Chamber. vote for Mr. Griffin and start to break velopment and implementation of I join with my colleagues on both this thing down, where if it is someone these security projects and systems sides of the aisle in saluting Mr. Brian

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Mr. President, I want to The courage and dedication displayed that I authored with Republican Sen- express my thanks to the governments by these two individuals represents ator MIKE LEE to update ECPA and to of Colombia, Cuba and Norway, and to just a small fraction of the essential bring this law fully into the digital the International Committee of the work being done by human rights de- age. Our bipartisan bill updates ECPA Red Cross and the Reverend Jessie fenders in Colombia. It is all the more to require that the government obtain Jackson, for their efforts to secure the remarkable because, despite some no- a search warrant—based upon probable release yesterday of American citizen, table progress in investigating, pros- cause—before obtaining the content of Kevin Scott Sutay, who was kidnapped ecuting and punishing those respon- our emails and other electronic com- by the FARC earlier this year. I hope sible for heinous crimes, impunity is munications. The commonsense re- this is another sign that negotiations the norm and Colombia remains a very forms in our bill carefully balance the to end Colombia’s decades long armed dangerous place for lawyers, social ac- interests and needs of consumers, the conflict are progressing, and that a tivists, and journalists who work and law enforcement community, and our peace agreement is possible. report on human rights. Nation’s thriving technology sector. I also want to take this opportunity Islena Rey, Father Alejandro, and The bill enjoys the support of a diverse to call attention to the contributions countless other brave Colombians will coalition of more than 100 privacy, of two courageous Colombian human continue tending to victims of human civil liberties, civil rights and tech- rights abuses. They are undeterred by rights activists, Islena Rey and Father nology organizations from across the the social stigma they face, or the Alejandro Angulo Novoa, and to the political spectrum, including the threats and acts of violence against challenges they and other human American Civil Liberties Union, the them and their colleagues. They de- rights defenders face. Heritage Foundation, the Center for serve our respect and our thanks, be- On September 9, Colombia’s Human Democracy and Technology and Ameri- cause the protection of human rights, Rights Day, both were awarded for cans for Tax Reform. The bill is also wherever they are threatened or de- their human rights work in a presen- the product of careful consultation nied, is everybody’s responsibility. tation organized by Di logo Inter- with many government and private Agencial en Colombia, a consortium of f sector stakeholders, including the De- international nongovernmental organi- ELECTRONIC COMMMUNICATIONS partments of Justice, Commerce and zations working for human rights in PRIVACY ACT 27TH ANNIVERSARY State, local law enforcement, and Colombia. This is the second year of Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, the Elec- members of the technology and privacy the awards, and they were presented tronic Communications Privacy Act communities. I remain disappointed during a time of increasing attacks ECPA, one of the Nation’s premiere that a single Republican Senator has against human rights defenders in that digital privacy laws, was enacted 27 objected to the unanimous consent re- country. The awards are significant years ago on October 21. I join the quest to pass this bipartisan bill, which not only because they recognize the re- many privacy advocates, technology overwhelmingly passed the Judiciary cipients’ contributions, but also be- organizations, legal scholars and other Committee. cause they help to reduce the social Americans who celebrate this mile- The privacy reforms in this bill are stigma that surrounds human rights stone and all that ECPA has come to too important to delay. Like Senator work in Colombia and many other symbolize about the importance of LEE and me, all of the bill’s supporters countries. safeguarding our privacy rights in understand that protecting our digital Islena Rey, founder of the Meta Civic cyberspace. privacy rights is not a Democratic Committee for Human Rights, was When I introduced ECPA with former ideal, nor a Republican ideal, but an named Defender of the Year for her ef- Republican Senator Charles Mathias in American ideal that all of us should forts to bring together and organize 1986, I said that ‘‘the privacy protec- embrace. As ECPA reaches another community leaders in support of vic- tions in ECPA are designed to protect milestone, it is important to remember tims of human rights abuses. She legitimate law enforcement needs that Americans continue to face works in one of Colombia’s most dan- while minimizing intrusions on the pri- threats to their digital privacy. I hope gerous regions, the Eastern Plains, vacy of system users as well as the that all Senators will join me in sup- which has long been plagued by vio- business needs of electronic commu- porting the Electronic Communica- lence spurred by the illegal narcotics nications system providers.’’ During tions Privacy Act Amendments Act trade. the last three decades, ECPA has be- and that the Senate will pass this bill Ms. Rey knows the risks. Four years come the premier law for protecting without delay. ago this month, she was shot and seri- Americans from unauthorized govern- f ously wounded while returning from a ment intrusions into their private elec- community meeting. She is also the tronic communications. TRIBUTE TO HEDY RATNER AND sole survivor of the original Meta Com- When Congress enacted ECPA, email CAROL DOUGAL mittee members, who, throughout the was a novelty and no one imagined how Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise 1990s, were systematically assas- prevalent it would become in our daily today to thank two exceptional women sinated, leaving her to carry out her communication let alone how long it who have been strong advocates for so- advocacy work alone. Four years after might be stored. But after almost three cial justice and for the advancement of nearly losing her life, she presses on, decades, new technologies—such as the women’s business ownership in the conducting investigations, providing Internet, social networking sites and State of Illinois, across America, and support to victims, and working to re- cloud computing—have changed how beyond. build the Meta Committee. Americans use and store email. Storing Hedy Ratner and Carol Dougal have In addition to recognizing Islena Rey, documents and other information elec- recently stepped down after working 27 the organization presented Father tronically has become much less expen- years as the founders and co-presidents Alejandro Angulo Novoa with the Life sive and mobile technologies permit of the Women’s Business Development Long Defender award for his contribu- users to access stored documents wher- Center, WBDC. The WBDC is the first, tions to human rights in Colombia over ever and whenever they choose. As a and largest, nonprofit organization the past 4 decades. Father Alejandro is result, the digital privacy protections that provides services to encourage one of the founders of the Center for put in place 27 years ago have not kept women’s business ownership across the Research and Popular Education in pace with new technologies. United States.

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Vest, a native West Vir- there are over 8.6 million women-owned World.’’ ginian, on his retirement as president businesses throughout the country, of the National Academy of Engineer- generating over $1.3 trillion in reve- Soon thereafter, Congress embraced the importance of the biotechnology ing, NAE. In his time at the NAE, Dr. nues this year and employing nearly 7.8 Vest worked tirelessly to identify and field, recognized the pressing need to million people. address the most pressing and impor- harness the large volume of data ema- As a champion for women’s economic tant challenges facing American engi- development, the WBDC has worked to nating from the genetic revolution in neering, including the declining inter- assist tens of thousands of women in science, and endorsed the establish- est in math and science among our Na- entrepreneurial efforts nationwide. ment of NCBI to manage this valuable tion’s students and the growing chal- From business certifications to finan- resource for the benefit of human lenges of information flow among gov- cial assistance workshops, the WBDC health. With strong bipartisan support ernment, the private sector, and aca- provides women business owners with in Congress, Pepper’s bill was enacted demia. As NAE president, Dr. Vest was the training they need to establish and as part of Senator Ted Kennedy’s com- instrumental in urging Congress to expand their businesses. By providing prehensive measure, the Health Omni- pass the America COMPETES Act, women with essential resources to be- bus Extension Programs of 1988, on No- which provided a blueprint for invest- come successful business owners, the vember 4, 1988. ing in critically important scientific WBDC has empowered women and Today, biomedical research encom- and technological pursuits. Dr. Vest helped them achieve economic inde- passing genomic and genetic knowl- also helped craft the Grand Challenges pendence through entrepreneurship. edge is a major driver of medical for Engineering, a global initiative Since its founding in 1986, the WBDC that identifies the greatest challenges progress. The foresight of Congress in has expanded in size and scope from a and opportunities facing engineers establishing the NCBI, combined with two-person operation seeking to ad- today. In this increasingly technology- dress the lack of representation of the innovative leadership of Director based and globalized world, Dr. Vest women in the business sector, to a staff Dr. David Lipman and the expertise of recognized the need for a clear and of 24 full-time employees and contrac- the agency’s dedicated staff, has led to strong national vision for our engi- tors that now influence policies on the the emergence of an impressive na- neers and scientists. He provided the federal, State and local levels. The tional resource for molecular biology dynamic leadership that the NAE re- achievements of Hedy and Carol are information. In June of this year, Dr. quired to allow American engineers to significant, and the positive role of the Lipman was honored by the White compete and thrive in a rapidly evolv- WBDC in supporting women’s entrepre- House with the ‘‘Open Science’’ Cham- ing world. neurship is evident. pions of Change Award for his work at A native of Morgantown, WV, Chuck On behalf of the people of Illinois, I NCBI. By organizing and integrating displayed a clever and inquisitive mind thank Hedy and Carol for their 27 dedi- genomic data for developing diagnostic from a young age. Growing up under cated years with the WBDC and con- and clinical applications, the Center the shadow of Sputnik, he developed a gratulate them on their many con- serves as a bridge from research to the keen interest in electronics and he tributions for women in the business medical community. Each day, more would constantly tinker with surplus sector. I wish both of them the best as than 3 million users access NCBI’s 40 World War II gadgets, such as micro- they continue to inspire and provide interlinked genomic and bibliographic phones and resistors. This curiosity led leadership for women’s entrepreneur- databases and download more than 30 him to West Virginia University where ship in the years to come. terabytes of data. he received a degree in mechanical en- gineering. Chuck continued his edu- f I am proud that Congress has contin- cation at the University of Michigan, ued to support funding for the NCBI NATIONAL CENTER FOR BIO- earning a Ph.D. in mechanical engi- TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION AN- over the past 25 years. Recently, by re- neering; he remained there for 22 years NIVERSARY quiring that the results of NIH-funded as a professor, a dean, and university Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I rise to research be made public through the provost. recognize the 25th anniversary of the Center’s PubMed Central Database, Dr. Vest has since served as a direc- National Center for Biotechnology In- Congress has opened to everyone the tor of DuPont and IBM. He has held po- formation—NCBI—part of the National full text of published journal articles sitions on an array of Federal commit- Library of Medicine at the National In- that are essential to advancing sci- tees and commissions, including the stitutes of Health, America’s world-re- entific research and public health. President’s Council of Advisors on nowned research institution in Be- The biomedical research funded by Science and Technology and as vice thesda, MD. the NIH provides knowledge essential chair of the U.S. Council on Competi- The late Senator Claude Pepper, for to combat debilitating diseases, and tiveness. Chuck has authored three whom a major building on the NIH continuing this research is dependent books, received honorary doctoral de- campus is named, authored six sepa- on the resources and tools that NCBI grees from 18 universities, and was rate laws creating individual institutes has developed so successfully for the awarded the 2006 National Medal of at NIH. In 1987, while a Member of the benefit of the biomedical community. Technology and the 2011 Vannevar House of Representatives and chairman As NIH Director Francis Collins has Bush Award. of the Select Committee on Aging’s noted, we are entering an era of preci- Quite possibly, Dr. Vest’s most im- portant achievements occurred during Subcommittee on Health and Long- sion medicine in which a patient’s ge- Term Care, Pepper introduced H.R. 393, his tenure as president of the Massa- netic makeup may determine the exact the National Biotechnology Informa- chusetts Institute of Technology, MIT. treatment that is provided. Surely, the tion Act, which established the NCBI. In his 14 years at the helm of MIT, Dr. NCBI databases and tools will be need- At a March 1987 hearing on H.R. 393, Vest proved a worthy advocate of more ed on the front lines of this new effort. Pepper explained that ‘‘we are dealing robust communication and sharing with nothing less than the mystery of On the occasion of this 25th anniver- within the science community. Under human life and the unfolding scroll of sary, I ask my colleagues to join me in his extraordinary leadership, MIT knowledge, seeking to penetrate that congratulating Dr. Lipman and the launched its OpenCourseWare initia- mystery, which is life itself.’’ He noted outstanding staff of NCBI, who through tive and cofounded the Alliance for that his bill was intended ‘‘to facilitate their skill and vision have built this Global Sustainability. As he will read- the development of advanced computer unique biomedical resource. ily attest, though, one of Dr. Vest’s

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:24 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28OC6.024 S28OCPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S7572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 28, 2013 proudest accomplishments at MIT was building’s energy efficiency and main- great humor and wise counsel. Pete in improving the diversity of the uni- tain its appearance. As a former was a personal friend and adviser to versity’s student body and faculty. Greene County clerk and one who has a both of us, and we will forever remem- Chuck worked tirelessly to ensure that deep appreciation for the history of ber the example he set for all public opportunities at MIT were available to Greene County and this grand building, servants. anyone with the right mind and work I want to express my pride in the serv- Throughout his distinguished career, ethic. ices that are provided in this structure Pete was widely respected for his integ- In all that he has done and stood for, and those county employees who work rity, fairness, determination and de- Chuck has embodied what is best about in it every day. My hope is that the pendability. He dedicated more than 50 being a West Virginian and an Amer- historic Greene County Courthouse has years to public service, serving nearly ican. Chuck’s passion for helping oth- many years of service ahead. 36 years as Idaho’s Secretary of State ers—whether as a teacher, an engineer, f and nine terms in the Idaho House of or a leader—has impacted countless ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Representatives, three of which he lives and ensured his place among our served as Speaker of the House. In ad- country’s most respected and honored dition to his public service, Pete ran a citizens. Dr. Charles M. Vest has long WILLIAMS-CONE ELEMENTARY successful sheep operation with his shone as one of West Virginia’s bright- SCHOOL wife of 66 years, Freda. He was also a est stars, and today it gives me great ∑ Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am private pilot for 59 years and was a pleasure to commend him—and thank delighted to commend the Williams- high school teacher in Cambridge, him—for his enormous contributions to Cone Elementary School of Topsham, Carey and Glenns Ferry, ID. Addition- the Nation’s science, technology, engi- ME, on being named a 2013 National ally, he served as a U.S. Marine Corps neering, and mathematics enterprise. Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This officer, aviator and instructor, which f year, Williams-Cone was one of only 236 included his service as a pilot in World War II. Further, Pete was a strong ad- GREENE COUNTY COURTHOUSE public schools across the country to re- vocate for the Basque community. Pete CENTENNIAL ceive this prestigious recognition of high accomplishment by the U.S. De- and Freda founded the Cenarrusa Foun- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I rise partment of Education. dation for Basque Culture that has pro- today to honor an important historical Created in 1982, the Blue Ribbon vided resources for the promotion of date in Greene County, MO, my home Schools Program honors public and pri- the Basque culture. county. October 26 was the centennial vate schools that are either academi- Like the many people who greatly re- of the historic Greene County Court- cally superior in their States or that spected him, Pete’s list of qualities and house—the place where I worked for demonstrate significant gains in stu- experiences is remarkably long. Pete more than a decade as county clerk. dent achievement. The schools singled lived life to the fullest. He developed The current Greene County Court- out for this national recognition are skills in a variety of fields and utilized house is actually the third built in models of high educational standards his talents and principles for the bet- Greene County. The 20th century and accountability. terment of Idaho. We are truly blessed courthouse was intended to be a uni- This award recognizes the remark- to have known Pete and to have fying structure for what had developed able improvements made in student learned from his example of committed as two communities prior to the Civil achievement rates at Williams-Cone service, honesty and resolve. Pete’s War. Both communities came under Elementary over the past several long and dedicated service to the peo- one municipal government in 1887, and years. During the 2007–2008 academic ple of Idaho will last forever. He was a the new courthouse was to be a struc- year, students achieved 66 percent pro- beloved public servant, rancher, pilot, ture built between North Springfield ficiency in reading and math. Four veteran, teacher, son, brother, hus- and the central business district. Work years later, Williams-Cone’s approxi- band, father, uncle, grandfather, great- to find a site was begun in 1904 and con- mately 200 students scored 81 percent grandfather and friend. Our thoughts cluded with the purchase of a lot on proficiency in reading and 77 percent in and prayers are with Freda, their fam- Central Avenue in 1908. math. These outstanding academic im- ily and all of Pete’s friends.∑ Architect A.N. Torbitt, of Miller, provements can be attributed to the Opel and Torbitt in Jefferson City, MO, positive learning environment fostered f was chosen to draft plans for the new at Williams-Cone School, where stu- TRIBUTE TO SANDRA MATHESON structure, and the cornerstone cere- dents are encouraged to pursue their ∑ mony for the new courthouse was held interests, teachers instruct in innova- Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I on July 16, 1910. The impressive new tive ways, and teachers and adminis- wish to recognize and congratulate Di- building, built of Greene County Phoe- trators engage with families to create rector Sandra Matheson of the NH At- nix stone, took nearly 2 years to com- a strong school community. torney General’s State Office of Vic- plete. In March 1912, the courts moved I am pleased that the U.S. Depart- tim/Witness Assistance, OVWA, for into the new building. Even Spring- ment of Education has selected Wil- more than 30 years of dedicated service field’s city hall took up residence liams-Cone Elementary School for this to the State of New Hampshire. there, where it remained for more than well-deserved honor, and congratulate A former law enforcement officer and 25 years until its move into the post of- not only the students, but also the ad- crisis center director, Ms. Matheson fice a block away. ministrators, teachers, staff, and par- was on call to respond to homicides for The historic Greene County Court- ents on this outstanding achievement. over 12 years, where she learned first house was and remains important to Together, they are making a difference hand about the unique needs of vic- the economic growth, development and in the lives of hundreds of students and tims. She coordinated New Hamp- prosperity of Springfield and Greene helping them become responsible learn- shire’s efforts to establish victim/wit- County. Over the years, the courts ex- ers and engaged citizens in their com- ness services in all 10 counties and to panded to an additional judicial center munity.∑ establish the New Hampshire Victim nearby, but the old courthouse remains Compensation Program in 1989. f the center of Greene County adminis- During her long career, Ms. Matheson trative duties. Today, it is occupied by REMEMBERING PETE CENARRUSA was responsible for founding and over- the Greene County commissioner, ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, my col- seeing the OVWA homicide victim clerk, recorder of deeds, treasurer, as- league Senator RISCH joins me today in unit, which provides 24-hour statewide sessor and collector of revenues. honoring the life of former Idaho Sec- direct services in all of the State’s Today, the interior of the 100-year- retary of State Pete Cenarrusa. The homicide cases, from death notifica- old courthouse is in great shape, and State of Idaho lost a dear friend with tion throughout the judicial process. plans are underway to raise funds to the passing of Pete Cenarrusa. She has also developed and presented replace the parapet. Past elected offi- Pete had a unique capacity to lead numerous trainings on traumatic grief cials have worked to improve the people and institutions with good will, and loss, homicide, and the extensive

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She 2013, during the adjournment of the MEASURES REFERRED is on the faculty of the ME/NH Victim Senate, received a message from the Assistance Academy, where she teaches House of Representatives announcing The following bills were read the first the sessions on homicide and drunk that the House has agreed to the fol- and the second times by unanimous driving, among others. lowing concurrent resolution, without consent, and referred as indicated: Ms. Matheson was an instrumental amendment: H.R. 2083. An act to require State edu- part of numerous statewide initiatives S. Con. Res. 24. Concurrent resolution pro- cational agencies that receive funding under aimed at standardizing the systemic viding for a conditional adjournment or re- the Elementary and Secondary Education response to crime victim issues, and cess of the Senate and an adjournment of the Act of 1965 to have in effect policies and pro- has built a strong, effective, collabo- House of Representatives. cedures on background checks for school em- rative relationship with numerous ployees; to the Committee on Health, Edu- The message further announced that cation, Labor, and Pensions. State and community partners. She the House agrees to the amendment of H.R. 3205. An act to reauthorize and re- was a founder of the NH Domestic Vio- the Senate to the text of the concur- structure the adoption incentives grant pro- lence, Child Fatality and Elder and In- rent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) ex- gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- capacitated Adult Fatality Review pressing the sense of Congress regard- mittee on Finance. Committees, and served as chair of the ing the need for the continued avail- H.R. 3302. An act to name the Department Attorney General’s Task Force on of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay ability for religious services to mem- Pines, Florida, as the ‘‘C.W. Bill Young De- Child Abuse and Neglect, the NH Sex- bers of the Armed Forces and their ual Assault Nurse Examiner, SANE, partment of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- families during a lapse in appropria- ter’’; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Advisory Board, the Sexual Assault tions, further, that the House agrees to f and Domestic Violence Protocol the amendment of the Senate to the Projects, the Sexual Assault Domestic preamble of the concurrent resolution. MEASURES PLACED ON THE Violence Conference Committee, and is Under the authority of the order of CALENDAR a partner of the New Hampshire the Senate of January 3, 2013, the Sec- AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Pro- The following joint resolution was retary of the Senate, on October 23, read the first and second times by gram. She has been a key player in get- 2013, during the adjournment of the ting legislation passed to help victims unanimous consent, and placed on the Senate, received a message from the calendar pursuant to Sec. 1002 of Public of crime, including drafting the NH House of Representatives announcing Crime Victim Bill of Rights in 1991. Law 113–46: that the House has agreed to the fol- S.J. Res. 26. Joint resolution relating to A recipient of numerous awards for lowing resolutions: her work with victims and families, in the disapproval of the President’s exercise of H. Res. 383. Resolution relative to the authority to suspend the debt limit, as sub- April of 1994 Director Matheson re- death of the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, a mitted under section 1002(b) of the Con- ceived a National Victim Services former Representative from the State of tinuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October Award from President Clinton and was Washington. 17, 2013. honored at a Rose Garden ceremony for H. Res. 384. Resolution relative to the The following bill was read the first ‘‘outstanding service on behalf of vic- death of the Honorable C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from the State of Florida. and second times by unanimous con- tims of crime.’’ Most recently in 2013, sent, and placed on the calendar: the National Association of Attorneys f H.R. 3080. An act to provide for improve- General selected Sandra for the ‘‘Presi- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ments to the rivers and harbors of the United dent’s Award’’ for her extraordinary At 2:02 p.m., a message from the States, to provide for the conservation and work over the years. development of water and related resources, On a personal note, as New Hamp- House of Representatives, delivered by and for other purposes. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- shire’s Attorney General, I was hon- f ored to work with Sandra. She is nounced that the House has passed the smart, passionate, and tireless in serv- following bills, in which it requests the MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME concurrence of the Senate: ing victims of crime and in making NH The following bill was read the first safer. She represents the very best of H.R. 185. An act to designate the United time: States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan what it means to be a public servant. S. 1592. A bill to provide for a delay of the As Director Matheson celebrates her Street in Sherman, Texas, as the ‘‘Paul Brown United States Courthouse’’. individual mandate under the Patient Pro- retirement, I commend her on a job H.R. 2083. An act to require State edu- tection and Affordable Care Act until the well done, and ask my colleagues to cational agencies that receive funding under American Health Benefit Exchanges are join me in wishing her well in all fu- the Elementary and Secondary Education functioning properly. ture endeavors.∑ Act of 1965 to have in effect policies and pro- f cedures on background checks for school em- f ployees. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT H.R. 3080. An act to provide for improve- COMMUNICATIONS ments to the rivers and harbors of the United Messages from the President of the The following communications were States, to provide for the conservation and laid before the Senate, together with United States were communicated to development of water and related resources, the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his and for other purposes. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- secretaries. H.R. 3205. An act to reauthorize and re- uments, and were referred as indicated: structure the adoption incentives grant pro- EC–3305. A communication from the Presi- f gram, and for other purposes. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED H.R. 3302. An act to name the Department suant to law, certification that absent sus- of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay pension of the limit under 31 U.S.C. 3101(b) As in executive session the Presiding Pines, Florida, as the ‘‘C.W. Bill Young De- the Secretary of the Treasury would be un- Officer laid before the Senate messages partment of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- able to issue debt to meet existing commit- from the President of the United ter’’. ments, received during adjournment of the States submitting sundry nominations The message also announced that Senate in the Office of the President of the and a withdrawal which were referred pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3003, and the Senate on October 17, 2013; to the Committee on Finance. to the appropriate committees. order of the House of January 3, 2013, EC–3306. A communication from the Presi- (The messages received today are the Speaker appoints the following dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- printed at the end of the Senate pro- Members on the part of the House of suant to law, a report relative to the des- ceedings.) Representatives to the Commission on ignation of funding for Overseas Contingency

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Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS By Mr. SANDERS: COCHRAN, Mr. ROBERTS, and Mr. SES- The following petition or memorial S. 1582. A bill to require the Secretary of SIONS): was laid before the Senate and was re- Veterans Affairs to submit reports on the S. 1592. A bill to provide for a delay of the provision of services by the Department of individual mandate under the Patient Pro- ferred or ordered to lie on the table as Veterans Affairs to veterans with hearing tection and Affordable Care Act until the indicated: loss and other auditory system injuries and American Health Benefit Exchanges are POM–159. A petition from a citizen of the the measures that can be taken jointly by functioning properly; read the first time. State of New Jersey relative to the election the Department of Veterans Affairs and the By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. BEGICH, of a Senator; to the Committee on Rules and Department of Defense with respect to hear- Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. Administration. ing loss and other auditory system injuries, TESTER): f and for other purposes; to the Committee on S. 1593. A bill to amend the Veterans’ Affairs. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance REPORTS OF COMMITTEES By Mr. SANDERS: the protections accorded to servicemembers The following reports of committees S. 1583. A bill to require the Secretary of and their spouses with respect to mortgages, were submitted: Veterans Affairs to conduct an education and for other purposes; to the Committee on program and peer support program for the Veterans’ Affairs. By Mr. ROCKEFELLER, from the Com- education and training of family members By Mr. MCCONNELL: mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- and caregivers of veterans with mental S.J. Res. 26. A joint resolution relating to tation, with an amendment in the nature of health disorders; to the Committee on Vet- the disapproval of the President’s exercise of a substitute: erans’ Affairs. authority to suspend the debt limit, as sub- S. 376. A bill to reauthorize the National By Mr. SANDERS: mitted under section 1002(b) of the Con- Integrated Drought Information System, and S. 1584. A bill to amend title 38, United tinuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October for other purposes (Rept. No. 113–114). States Code, to provide replacement auto- 17, 2013; placed on the calendar. By Mr. CARPER, from the Committee on mobiles for certain disabled veterans and Homeland Security and Governmental Af- members of the Armed Forces, and for other f fairs: purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Special Report entitled ‘‘Activities of the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND fairs. SENATE RESOLUTIONS Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- By Mr. SANDERS: ernmental Affairs During the 112th Con- S. 1585. A bill to amend title 38, United The following concurrent resolutions gress’’ (Rept. No. 113–115). States Code, to update the Service-Disabled and Senate resolutions were read, and f Veterans Insurance program to base pre- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: mium rates on the Commissioners 2001 By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. KIRK, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. JOINT RESOLUTIONS of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary ISAKSON): Table of Mortality; to the Committee on The following bills and joint resolu- S. Res. 275. A resolution designating Octo- Veterans’ Affairs. tions were introduced, read the first ber 29, 2013, as ‘‘National Technological Inno- By Mr. SANDERS: and second times by unanimous con- vation Day’’ to recognize that technological S. 1586. A bill to amend title 38, United innovation is critical to the United States sent, and referred as indicated: States Code, to improve dental health care economy and commemorating the contribu- By Mr. NELSON (for himself and Mr. for veterans, and for other purposes; to the tions of innovation to prosperity in the RUBIO): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. United States and abroad; considered and S. 1576. A bill to redesignate the Depart- By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Ms. agreed to. ment of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System AYOTTE, Ms. WARREN, Mr. WYDEN, located at 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard in Bay and Mr. MERKLEY): f Pines, Florida, as the ‘‘C.W. Bill Young De- S. 1587. A bill to posthumously award the partment of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS ter’’; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Doherty and Tyrone Woods in recognition of S. 15 By Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mr. their contributions to the Nation; to the At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name JOHANNS, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. STABENOW, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Mr. TOOMEY, and Mr. KIRK): Affairs. of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. S. 1577. A bill to amend the Truth in Lend- By Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Mr. MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ing Act to improve upon the definitions pro- MORAN, Mr. ISAKSON, and Mr. 15, a bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, vided for points and fees in connection with BEGICH): United States Code, to provide that a mortgage transaction; to the Committee S. 1588. A bill to amend title 38, United major rules of the executive branch on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. States Code, to expand eligibility for reim- shall have no force or effect unless a By Mr. SANDERS: bursement for emergency medical treatment joint resolution of approval is enacted S. 1578. A bill to authorize the Secretary of to certain veterans that were unable to re- into law. Veterans Affairs to cover the costs associ- ceive care from the Department of Veterans ated with the care of veterans at medical fos- Affairs in the 24-month period preceding the S. 29 ter homes; to the Committee on Veterans’ furnishing of such emergency treatment; to At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the Affairs. the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. By Mr. SANDERS (for himself and Mr. By Mr. BURR: MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor ROCKEFELLER): S. 1589. A bill to amend title 38, United of S. 29, a bill to amend title 31, United S. 1579. A bill to amend the Service mem- States Code, to require the Secretary of Vet- bers Civil Relief Act to improve the protec- erans Affairs to ensure the Department of States Code, to provide for automatic tions provided to members of the uniformed Veterans Affairs has an up-to-date policy on continuing resolutions. services and their families, and for other reporting of cases of infectious diseases, to S. 116 purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- require an independent assessment of the At the request of Mr. REED, the name fairs. Veterans Integrated Service Networks and of the Senator from Washington (Ms. By Mr. BEGICH: medical centers of the Department, and for CANTWELL) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1580. A bill to amend title 38, United other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- States Code, to require recipients of per erans’ Affairs. S. 116, a bill to revise and extend provi- diem payments from the Secretary of Vet- By Mr. ALEXANDER: sions under the Garrett Lee Smith Me- erans Affairs for the provision of services for S. 1590. A bill to amend the Patient Protec- morial Act. homeless veterans to comply with codes rel- tion and Affordable Care Act to require S. 177 evant to operations and level of care pro- transparency in the operation of American At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name vided, and for other purposes; to the Com- Health Benefit Exchanges; to the Committee mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. of the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. By Mr. SANDERS: By Mrs. HAGAN: ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1581. A bill to authorize the Secretary of S. 1591. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 177, a bill to repeal the Patient Protec- Veterans Affairs to provide counseling and enue Code of 1986 to allow the work oppor- tion and Affordable Care Act and the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:24 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28OC6.009 S28OCPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7575 Health Care and Education Reconcili- to ensure the continued access of Medi- setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- ation Act of 2010 entirely. care beneficiaries to diagnostic imag- sponsor of S. 769, a bill to designate as S. 273 ing services. wilderness certain Federal portions of At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the S. 629 the red rock canyons of the Colorado name of the Senator from Pennsyl- At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. the State of Utah for the benefit of sponsor of S. 273, a bill to modify the HELLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. present and future generations of peo- definition of fiduciary under the Em- 629, a bill to amend title 38, United ple in the United States. ployee Retirement Income Security States Code, to recognize the service in S. 815 the reserve components of the Armed Act of 1974 to exclude appraisers of em- At the request of Mr. NELSON, his ployee stock ownership plans. Forces of certain persons by honoring name was added as a cosponsor of S. them with status as veterans under S. 338 815, a bill to prohibit the employment law, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the discrimination on the basis of sexual S. 635 name of the Senator from New Jersey orientation or gender identity. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- names of the Senator from South Da- S. 822 sor of S. 338, a bill to amend the Land kota (Mr. JOHNSON) and the Senator At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the and Water Conservation Fund Act of from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO) were added as name of the Senator from California 1965 to provide consistent and reliable cosponsors of S. 635, a bill to amend the (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- authority for, and for the funding of, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide an sponsor of S. 822, a bill to protect crime the land and water conservation fund exception to the annual written pri- victims’ rights, to eliminate the sub- to maximize the effectiveness of the vacy notice requirement. stantial backlog of DNA samples col- fund for future generations, and for S. 666 lected from crime scenes and convicted other purposes. At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, offenders, to improve and expand the S. 403 the names of the Senator from Wis- DNA testing capacity of Federal, At the request of Mr. CASEY, the consin (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator State, and local crime laboratories, to name of the Senator from New Mexico from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN), the Sen- increase research and development of (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- ator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), the new DNA testing technologies, to de- sor of S. 403, a bill to amend the Ele- Senator from Minnesota (Mr. velop new training programs regarding mentary and Secondary Education Act FRANKEN), the Senator from New Jer- the collection and use of DNA evidence, of 1965 to address and take action to sey (Mr. MENENDEZ), the Senator from to provide post conviction testing of prevent bullying and harassment of Connecticut (Mr. MURPHY) and the Sen- DNA evidence to exonerate the inno- students. ator from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) were cent, to improve the performance of S. 411 added as cosponsors of S. 666, a bill to counsel in State capital cases, and for At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, prohibit attendance of an animal fight- other purposes. the name of the Senator from Okla- ing venture, and for other purposes. S. 842 homa (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a co- S. 676 At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the sponsor of S. 411, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. NELSON, the name of the Senator from Michigan Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- and modify the railroad track mainte- BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. sor of S. 842, a bill to amend title XVIII nance credit. 676, a bill to prevent tax-related iden- of the Social Security Act to provide S. 557 tity theft and tax fraud. for an extension of the Medicare-de- At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the S. 689 pendent hospital (MDH) program and names of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the the increased payments under the MURKOWSKI) and the Senator from New name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Medicare low-volume hospital pro- York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as co- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. gram. sponsors of S. 557, a bill to amend title 689, a bill to reauthorize and improve S. 865 programs related to mental health and XVIII of the Social Security Act to im- At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, substance use disorders. prove access to medication therapy the names of the Senator from New S. 699 management under part D of the Medi- Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Sen- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the care program. ator from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. S. 569 were added as cosponsors of S. 865, a PORTMAN) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. BROWN, the bill to provide for the establishment of S. 699, a bill to reallocate Federal name of the Senator from South Da- a Commission to Accelerate the End of judgeships for the courts of appeals, Breast Cancer. kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- and for other purposes. sponsor of S. 569, a bill to amend title S. 875 S. 718 XVIII of the Social Security Act to At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the At the request of Mr. CASEY, the count a period of receipt of outpatient name of the Senator from South Caro- name of the Senator from New York observation services in a hospital to- lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- ward satisfying the 3-day inpatient sponsor of S. 718, a bill to create jobs in sor of S. 875, a bill to amend title 38, hospital requirement for coverage of the United States by increasing United United States Code, to require the re- skilled nursing facility services under States exports to Africa by at least 200 porting of cases of infectious diseases Medicare. percent in real dollar value within 10 at facilities of the Veterans Health Ad- S. 619 years, and for other purposes. ministration, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the S. 734 S. 893 name of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. NELSON, the At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. of S. 619, a bill to amend title 18, WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. COLLINS) and the Senator from Alaska United States Code, to prevent unjust 734, a bill to amend title 10, United (Ms. MURKOWSKI) were added as cospon- and irrational criminal punishments. States Code, to repeal the requirement sors of S. 893, a bill to provide for an S. 623 for reduction of survivor annuities increase, effective December 1, 2013, in At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the under the Survivor Benefit Plan by the rates of compensation for veterans names of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. veterans’ dependency and indemnity with service-connected disabilities and HELLER) and the Senator from North compensation. the rates of dependency and indemnity Carolina (Mrs. HAGAN) were added as S. 769 compensation for the survivors of cer- cosponsors of S. 623, a bill to amend At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the tain disabled veterans, and for other title XVIII of the Social Security Act name of the Senator from Massachu- purposes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:24 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28OC6.015 S28OCPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S7576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 28, 2013 At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, her kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- bill to amend the Employee Retire- name was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 1143, a bill to amend title ment Income Security Act of 1974 and 893, supra. XVIII of the Social Security Act with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to S. 931 respect to physician supervision of provide for cooperative and small em- At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the therapeutic hospital outpatient serv- ployer charity pension plans. name of the Senator from Nebraska ices. S. 1320 (Mrs. FISCHER) was added as a cospon- S. 1158 At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the sor of S. 931, a bill to amend the Public At the request of Mr. WARNER, the name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Health Service Act to raise awareness names of the Senator from Mississippi CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of, and to educate breast cancer pa- (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from Wis- 1320, a bill to establish a tiered hiring tients anticipating surgery, especially consin (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator preference for members of the reserve patients who are members of racial and from Florida (Mr. NELSON), the Senator components of the armed forces. ethnic minority groups, regarding the from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO), the Senator S. 1361 availability and coverage of breast re- from Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the construction, prostheses, and other op- Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. tions. CASEY), the Senator from Minnesota BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Senator from 1361, a bill to direct the Secretary of name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. Ohio (Mr. BROWN) were added as co- Homeland Security to accept addi- HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsors of S. 1158, a bill to require the tional documentation when considering 931, supra. Secretary of the Treasury to mint the application for veterans status of S. 932 coins commemorating the 100th anni- an individual who performed service as At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the versary of the establishment of the Na- a coastwise merchant seaman during name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. tional Park Service, and for other pur- World War II, and for other purposes. MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. poses. S. 1369 932, a bill to amend title 38, United At the request of Mr. BROWN, the S. 1183 States Code, to provide for advance ap- names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the propriations for certain discretionary MORAN) and the Senator from Con- name of the Senator from North Da- accounts of the Department of Vet- necticut (Mr. MURPHY) were added as erans Affairs. kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- cosponsors of S. 1369, a bill to provide sponsor of S. 1183, a bill to amend the S. 981 additional flexibility to the Board of At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal Governors of the Federal Reserve Sys- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. the estate and generation-skipping tem to establish capital standards that SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. transfer taxes, and for other purposes. are properly tailored to the unique 981, a bill to direct the Federal Trade S. 1188 characteristics of the business of insur- Commission to prescribe rules prohib- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the ance, and for other purposes. iting deceptive advertising of abortion name of the Senator from West Vir- S. 1381 services, and for other purposes. ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, S. 1098 sponsor of S. 1188, a bill to amend the the name of the Senator from Massa- At the request of Mr. VITTER, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mod- chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a name of the Senator from Mississippi ify the definition of full-time employee cosponsor of S. 1381, a bill to amend the (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor for purposes of the individual mandate Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clar- of S. 1098, a bill to reform the Biggert- in the Patient Protection and Afford- ify provisions enacted by the Captive Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of able Care Act. Wildlife Safety Act, to further the con- 2012 to responsibly protect homeowner- S. 1212 servation of certain wildlife species, ship. At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- and for other purposes. S. 1106 rado, the name of the Senator from S. 1406 At the request of Mr. BENNET, the Maine (Mr. KING) was added as a co- At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- sponsor of S. 1212, a bill to amend the names of the Senator from New York vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restora- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from sponsor of S. 1106, a bill to improve the tion Act to facilitate the establishment Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the Sen- accuracy of mortgage underwriting of additional or expanded public target ator from Oregon (Mr. WYDEN), the used by Federal mortgage agencies by ranges in certain States. Senator from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN), ensuring that energy costs are included S. 1240 the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- in the underwriting process, to reduce ERS At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the ), the Senator from Delaware (Mr. the amount of energy consumed by name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. COONS), the Senator from Massachu- homes, to facilitate the creation of en- setts (Ms. WARREN), the Senator from KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. ergy efficiency retrofit and construc- 1240, a bill to establish a new organiza- Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY), the Senator tion jobs, and for other purposes. tion to manage nuclear waste, provide from Delaware (Mr. CARPER), the Sen- S. 1116 a consensual process for siting nuclear ator from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN), the At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the waste facilities, ensure adequate fund- Senator from Connecticut (Mr. name of the Senator from Maryland BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from Hawaii ing for managing nuclear waste, and (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- (Mr. SCHATZ), the Senator from Con- for other purposes. sor of S. 1116, a bill to amend the Inter- necticut (Mr. MURPHY), the Senator S. 1267 nal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the the exclusion from gross income of At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the Senator from Washington (Mrs. MUR- parking and transportation fringe ben- name of the Senator from Minnesota RAY), the Senator from Washington efits and to provide for a common cost- (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- (Ms. CANTWELL), the Senator from Wis- of-living adjustment, and for other pur- sor of S. 1267, a bill to cut taxes for in- consin (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator poses. novative businesses that produce re- from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN), the S. 1126 newable chemicals. Senator from New Jersey (Mr. MENEN- At the request of Mr. REED, the name S. 1302 DEZ), the Senator from Michigan (Mr. of the Senator from California (Mrs. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the LEVIN), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from Michigan KIRK) and the Senator from Louisiana 1126, a bill to aid and support pediatric (Ms. STABENOW), the Senator from Ar- (Mr. VITTER) were added as cosponsors involvement in reading and education. kansas (Mr. PRYOR), the Senator from of S. 1406, a bill to amend the Horse S. 1143 South Dakota (Mr. THUNE) and the Protection Act to designate additional At the request of Mr. MORAN, the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. FISCHER) unlawful acts under the Act, strength- name of the Senator from North Da- were added as cosponsors of S. 1302, a en penalties for violations of the Act,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:24 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28OC6.016 S28OCPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7577 improve Department of Agriculture en- specific auditors or require the use of OBAMACARE EXCHANGE forcement of the Act, and for other different auditors on a rotating basis. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, be- purposes. S. 1565 fore the Internet, RCA knew how many S. 1417 At the request of Mr. CASEY, the records Elvis sold every day. Before the At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the name of the Senator from South Da- Internet, Ford knew how many cars names of the Senator from Colorado kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- they were selling every day. Before the (Mr. BENNET), the Senator from Wash- sponsor of S. 1565, a bill to require the Internet, McDonald’s could tell you ington (Ms. CANTWELL), the Senator Secretary of Labor to maintain a pub- how many hamburgers it was selling from Indiana (Mr. DONNELLY), the Sen- licly available list of all employers every day. Yet the Obama administra- ator from Connecticut (Mr. MURPHY) that relocate a call center overseas, to tion cannot tell us how many Ameri- and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. make such companies ineligible for cans have tried to sign up for SCHATZ) were added as cosponsors of S. Federal grants or guaranteed loans, ObamaCare. They can’t tell us how 1417, a bill to amend the Public Health and to require disclosure of the phys- many Americans did sign up for Service Act to reauthorize programs ical location of business agents engag- ObamaCare. They can’t tell us what under part A of title XI of such Act. ing in customer service communica- level of insurance they bought, nor can they tell us in what zip code they live. S. 1442 tions, and for other purposes. They told us that 20 million Ameri- At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the S.J. RES. 19 cans have visited the ObamaCare Web name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. DALL At the request of Mr. U of New site. They have the basic information CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. Mexico, the names of the Senator from to shop, but how many have tried to 1442, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- IKULSKI Maryland (Ms. M ), the Senator sign up? How many did sign up? Where enue Code of 1986 to make permanent ALDWIN from Wisconsin (Ms. B ) and the do they live? What kind of insurance the minimum low-income housing tax AR Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. M - did they buy? Not only have they not credit rate for unsubsidized buildings KEY ) were added as cosponsors of S.J. told us, they have done their best to and to provide a minimum 4 percent Res. 19, a joint resolution proposing an keep us from finding out. credit rate for existing buildings. amendment to the Constitution of the With WikiLeaks and Edward S. 1456 United States relating to contributions Snowden spilling our beans every day, At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the and expenditures intended to affect what is happening on the ObamaCare names of the Senator from Michigan elections. exchanges is the biggest secret left in (Mr. LEVIN), the Senator from Cali- S. RES. 75 Washington, DC. The National Secu- fornia (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name rity Agency could learn lessons from Florida (Mr. NELSON) and the Senator of the Senator from Maryland (Ms. MI- Secretary Sebelius. We should not have from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) were added KULSKI) was added as a cosponsor of S. to rely on anonymous sources to get as cosponsors of S. 1456, a bill to award Res. 75, a resolution condemning the basic information about what is hap- the Congressional Gold Medal to Government of Iran for its state-spon- pening with ObamaCare. Shimon Peres. sored persecution of its Baha’i minor- Therefore, I am introducing legisla- S. 1497 ity and its continued violation of the tion today to require the administra- At the request of Mr. VITTER, the International Covenants on Human tion answer the following questions name of the Senator from South Caro- Rights. every week: How many people tried to lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- S. RES. 254 sign up? How many people did sign up? sponsor of S. 1497, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. ENZI, the names What level of insurance did they buy? Patient Protection and Affordable Care of the Senator from Texas (Mr. COR- In what ZIP code do they live? What Act to apply the provisions of the Act NYN) and the Senator from Massachu- are they doing to fix the problems? to certain Congressional staff and setts (Mr. MARKEY) were added as co- This is not complicated information. members of the executive branch. sponsors of S. Res. 254, a resolution In the Internet age, the administra- S. 1503 designating November 2, 2013, as ‘‘Na- tion ought to be able to provide this in- formation not every week but every At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the tional Bison Day’’. name of the Senator from California S. RES. 269 day. In fact, they should be able to pro- vide it every minute. We should not (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the sponsor of S. 1503, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Oklahoma have to pass a law to find these things out. I hope that every Senator will sup- Public Health Service Act to increase (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor the preference given, in awarding cer- of S. Res. 269, a resolution expressing port this simple request that this legis- tain asthma-related grants, to certain the sense of the Senate on United lation makes. It is a six-page bill. I will States (those allowing trained school States policy regarding possession of put it in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD personnel to administer epinephrine enrichment and reprocessing capabili- today, and everyone will have a chance and meeting other related require- ties by the Islamic Republic of Iran. to read it tomorrow. After everyone has had a chance to read it, I intend to ments). S. RES. 270 ask unanimous consent to pass it. S. 1517 At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name This Congress—both sides of the At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. aisle—is dedicated to transparency. the name of the Senator from West MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. This administration has described Virginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) was added Res. 270, a resolution supporting the itself as the most transparent adminis- as a cosponsor of S. 1517, a bill to goals and ideals of World Polio Day and tration in American history. So why amend the Public Health Services Act commending the international commu- should we not unanimously pass legis- and the Social Security Act to extend nity and others for their efforts to pre- lation to ask for the most basic infor- health information technology assist- vent and eradicate polio. mation about what is happening on the ance eligibility to behavioral health, f ObamaCare exchanges? mental health, and substance abuse Health insurance companies say that STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED professionals and facilities, and for in order to guarantee that everyone BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS other purposes. has a chance to sign up for insurance S. 1526 before January 1, which is when the At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the By Mr. ALEXANDER: law says they must, the application name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. S. 1590. A bill to amend the Patient has to be in by December 15. That is KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. Protection and Affordable Care Act to not very far away. 1526, a bill to amend the Sarbanes- require transparency in the operation The administration has been talking Oxley Act of 2002 to prohibit the Public of American Health Benefit Exchanges; about giving a grace period of a few Company Accounting Oversight Board to the Committee on Health, Edu- weeks before the IRS will fine them for from requiring public companies to use cation, Labor, and Pensions. not having bought insurance, as

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:24 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28OC6.017 S28OCPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S7578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 28, 2013 ObamaCare says most Americans must on to the ObamaCare Web site in the Make Medicaid more flexible. I was buy health insurance. Still, if the Web first week were able to enroll, but we Governor. I said on the floor that every site is not fixed, millions of Americans really don’t know. Senator who voted for ObamaCare will be required to sign up for health Two weeks ago I sent a letter with ought to be sentenced to go home and insurance on a Web site that does not House Oversight Chairman DARRELL serve as Governor and try to imple- work. As a consequence of not being ISSA to Secretary Sebelius, asking for ment the law. During my time as Gov- able to sign up for health care, they the information she and the President ernor, Medicaid was 8 percent of the will be fined by the Internal Revenue are not giving us Such as how many State budget. I see it has grown to 26 Service. people have enrolled successfully in the percent today in Tennessee, soaking up There is a much bigger problem than exchanges, what the technical prob- money that otherwise would go for the fine, and that is millions of Ameri- lems are, how much it already costs, higher education or for other needed cans may be without any health insur- and how much it will cost to address parts of State government. ance at all after January 1 because these problems. The deadline for a re- We should encourage workplace their insurance is being canceled be- sponse to our request has passed. wellness. We had a lot of debate about cause of ObamaCare. Remember when Chairman ISSA has said—and I joined that during the ObamaCare debate and President Obama said: If you like your him in the letter—that he may con- we have ended up with a regulation insurance, you can keep it? Well, like a sider a subpoena to get that informa- that is too restrictive. We can change lot of things that have been said about tion. The American people deserve an that. ObamaCare, that is turning out not to answer to these questions. We can allow small businesses to pool be the case. Often when the debate comes up, their resources and offer a larger num- Our staff has counted the announce- someone will say, Well, the Repub- ber of plans to a larger number of ments by health insurance companies licans don’t have any proposals of their Americans at prices they can afford. that are ceasing to offer policies on own. I have often made those pro- We can allow Americans to purchase January 1 because they don’t qualify posals. I remember on this floor of the insurance across State lines. That under the ObamaCare law. For exam- Senate many times proposing steps we would reduce the cost of health care, ple, in Tennessee, the State provides should take to change our health care which should be our major goal. 16,000 Tennesseans who have trouble system so more people could afford in- We could expand health care savings getting insurance with a plan called surance. We went back and counted the accounts. CoverTN. Because it doesn’t meet the number of times when, during the There is bipartisan legislation before exact requirements of ObamaCare, the health care debate, various Repub- the Senate that would define full-time State is having to cancel that insur- licans talked about our step-by-step employment for purposes of the health ance on January 1, and those 16,000 proposals for what we should do about care law—this one or any one in the fu- Tennesseans won’t have health insur- health care, and there were 173 men- ture—as 40 hours instead of 30 hours. ance. tions of our step-by-step proposals. That would be a great help to Amer- Other Americans—for example, Ten- The basic problem with what hap- ican business and an even bigger help nesseans I have talked to—have what pened with the new health care law was to the employees who are being forced we call catastrophic insurance. They that we—the Democratic Congress did, to go from 40 hours to 30 hours—em- have insurance that provides for a ca- I didn’t; I didn’t vote for it—expanded ployees who most need that income, a health care delivery system that al- tastrophe. That kind of insurance is and who, by going to 30 hours, will ready costs too much. That was the often not available under ObamaCare. have to go to a second part-time job, wrong thing to do. That was an historic It is not allowed by ObamaCare for and in many cases, in doing so, lose mistake. What we should have done is most people. An insurance company whatever health care benefits that to make changes, step by step, in the that offers these policies will not be of- might be available to them. I don’t health care delivery system that would fering them after January 1, and as a know where the 30 hours came from. reduce the cost of health care for the result, millions of Americans will not That sounds as though it was made in be able to buy the insurance they now largest number of Americans so more France. A made-in-America part-time have. people could have afforded it. Those job ought to be up to 40 hours. If individuals can’t or won’t sign up, were the steps we should have taken. Those are just a few of the steps we that will mean that after January 1, We can still do that. Our health care could take to turn the train around and many of the sickest people will go into delivery system is nearly 20 percent of avoid the wreck and move us in the the exchanges. The result will be that our economy. right direction. We will be making the price of insurance—for everyone ObamaCare is not our health care de- those arguments over time. But for who has insurance—will go through the livery system. Rather, ObamaCare in- now, we need information about what roof. We are already seeing that in the cludes some additions to our health insurance markets today. care delivery system. ObamaCare is an is happening on the ObamaCare ex- The bottom line: If the Web site is expansion of a health care delivery sys- changes. not fixed, millions of Americans will tem that already costs too much. The I intend to ask unanimous consent not only be fined by the IRS for not law is making some changes such as tomorrow to pass a simple, six-page buying insurance on a Web site that the ones I described earlier in my re- bill. It is legislation which requires the doesn’t work, more importantly, they marks. Those changes have been de- administration to give us weekly re- will be without health care insurance scribed as a train wreck, but we can ports about how many have tried to en- on January 1, insurance that many of turn the train around and head it in roll, how many have succeeded, what them have today. another direction—a direction of more ZIP Code they live in, and what level of The President has said over the last competition, more choices, and lower insurance they have purchased. Con- few days that the Web site will be costs for Americans buying health in- gress needs to know that, if millions of ready by November 30. You are sup- surance. Americans are going to lose insurance posed to have your application in by How can we do that? That is a sub- on January 1, before they have a way December 15 and have the insurance ject for a long discussion, but here are to buy it through a Web site that bought by January 1, which only gives a few of the ideas: Make Medicare sol- doesn’t work. States need to know it 2 weeks for millions of Americans to vent. The trustees have said that in 10 because, as time goes on, these deci- make their way through this maze. We years there won’t be enough money to sions are going to have an effect on the tried to obtain this simple information pay hospital bills. We have a duty to Medicaid Programs that States are a that I have asked for, yet repeatedly, make Medicare solvent. partner in and are operating. Ameri- the requests which I have directed to Reform Medicare Advantage to in- cans need to know it because, in many Secretary Sebelius have come back crease more choices and put it on a cases—we have counted at least 1.5 mil- with no answer at all—no answers, more level playing field with Tradi- lion cases and we expect millions more nothing. tional Medicare. That will provide sen- policies that were available to Ameri- Outside analysts tell us that only 1⁄2 iors more options and it should save cans when the law passed will not be of 1 percent of the people who logged some money. available after January 1. So these

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Since that time, Congress has available under the new health care possible service to the people of North further amended this law, most re- law. Carolina. cently in August 2012, in order to ad- This is a six-page bill, and a pretty Unfortunately, the expiration of the dress the country’s high foreclosure simple idea. If RCA knew how many WOTC for veterans at the end of this rates and their impact on service mem- records Elvis was selling every day, if year could make it more difficult for bers. Ford knew before the Internet age how employers to hire veterans. Additionally, in 2010, when it became many cars Ford was selling every day, The WOTC has been in place for evident that military families needed if McDonald’s before the Internet age many years. The credit for veterans an entity to serve as a watchdog, pro- knew how many hamburgers it was has been subject to periodic short-term vide education, and help monitor and selling every day, surely the Obama ad- extensions. Recognizing the serious un- respond to concerns, questions, and ministration can tell us every week employment challenges facing veterans complaints about consumer financial how many are enrolling on in North Carolina and the need for in- products and services, I led the bipar- ObamaCare’s Web site, how many are centives to hire veterans, I introduced tisan effort during the Dodd-Frank Act successfully getting their insurance, the ‘‘Hire-a-Hero Act of 2011’’ in Feb- debate to create a new Office of Serv- where they live, and what kind of in- ruary of 2011 to make this important icemember Affairs within the Con- surance they buy. The stakes are much tax credit permanent. sumer Financial Protection Bureau, higher than Elvis’s records, than While that bill, did not become law, CFPB. Ford’s cars, and than McDonald’s ham- Congress was able to enact the Vow to The Servicemember Housing Protec- burgers. These are the stakes of health Hire Heros Act of 2011 on November 21, tion Act continues in this vein, and insurance that involve the lives of mil- 2011. This legislation expanded the seeks to address one such ongoing chal- lions of Americans, and I hope my col- WOTC for returning heroes and wound- lenge—helping service members with leagues will join me tomorrow when I ed warriors, by allowing larger tax their housing needs so they can main- ask unanimous consent to approve leg- credits for certain groups and extended tain a focus on the difficult task of pro- islation that will require these weekly the credit through 2012. Recognizing tecting our country. reports. that this credit was set to expire, on First, this bill would make it easier January 2, 2013, Congress extended the for service members to claim deploy- By Mrs. HAGAN: ment-related financial and credit pro- S. 1591. A bill to amend the Internal credit to December 31, 2013, as a part of tections by expanding what could be Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the work the American Taxpayer Relief Act of submitted to constitute ‘‘military or- opportunity credit to small businesses 2012. ders.’’ Currently, creditors require a which hire individuals who are mem- This crucial tax credit is set to ex- bers of the Ready Reserve or National pire again in just two months. That is copy of military orders in order to trig- Guard, and for other purposes; to the why I am re-introducing the Hire-a- ger SCRA protections. However, these Committee on Finance. Hero Act with the support of the Amer- orders are often not cut until just be- Ms. HAGAN. Mr. President, I rise ican Legion, the Veterans of Foreign fore deployment or once the service today to highlight the importance of Wars, the Military Officers Association member is already deployed, placing a veteran unemployment and to an- of America, the National Guard Asso- burden on some military families as nounce the reintroduction of the ‘‘Hire- ciation of the United States and the they try to work with banks to secure a-Hero Act’’—a bill, which I introduced Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of SCRA protections. Broadening the with Senator Scott Brown of Massa- America. This bill would finally, make scope of what could be submitted to chusetts at the start of the last Con- the WOTC permanent for veterans and trigger protections before orders have gress, to make permanent the Work members of the Ready Reserve and Na- been received would further ensure Opportunity Tax Credit, WOTC, for tional Guard. that service members have more time qualified veterans and members of the I urge my colleagues to consider co- to prepare for deployment and prompt- Ready Reserve and the National Guard. sponsoring this important legislation ly receive SCRA protections, including The issue of veteran unemployment that will help address the unemploy- the interest rate limitation of six per- is more important today, than it has ment issue among veterans in this cent on qualifying mortgages. ever been. country. Second, this bill would extend fore- Though the overall unemployment closure protections to surviving rate stands at 7.2 percent, the jobless By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. spouses. Currently, service members rate among veterans returning from BEGICH, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. have a 1-year window of foreclosure Iraq and Afghanistan is 10.1 percent, DURBIN, and Mr. TESTER): protection following service, to provide nearly 3 percentage points higher than S. 1593. A bill to amend the time to reacclimate to civilian life and the national average. Overall, 708,000 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to en- get their personal affairs back in order. veterans are without a job. hance the protections accorded to Our bill extends this one-year window This issue is even more important in servicemembers and their spouses with of foreclosure protection to a surviving North Carolina, because of its large ac- respect to mortgages, and for other spouse who is the successor in interest tive duty and veteran population. More purposes; to the Committee on Vet- to the home. After suffering such an than 1⁄3 of our population is either in erans’ Affairs. unspeakable loss, a military spouse the military, is a veteran, or has an Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I in- should not have the additional burden immediate family member who is in troduce the Servicemember Housing of dealing with immediate foreclosure. the military or a veteran. In addition, Protection Act along with my col- Lastly, this bill would help facilitate North Carolina has 3 percent of the leagues Senators BEGICH, WHITEHOUSE, the transition from off-base to on-base U.S. population, but 5 percent of the DURBIN, and TESTER. Our country has a housing. Due to the shortage of on-base unemployed veterans. strong tradition of ensuring that our military housing, many service mem- Employers know that hiring a vet- service members are protected while bers temporarily find off-base housing eran is not only the right thing to do, they serve to keep our nation safe. until on-base housing becomes avail- but it also makes good business sense. Building on such laws and efforts, in able. When a service member on a wait- These men and women are highly moti- 1940, as World War II escalated across ing list is given the chance to move vated, highly-trained, and have suc- the globe, Congress enacted the Sol- into on-base housing, he or she is some- ceeded in the most trying cir- diers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act ‘‘to times unable to terminate his or her cumstances imaginable. protect those who have been obliged to off-base housing lease. Including an

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Mr. President, I States, including Florida, Georgia, and logical, intellectual, and moral growth of the would like to announce that the Com- Virginia, have similar laws, and we United States by expanding the frontiers of mittee on Indian Affairs will meet dur- should extend this opportunity to serv- human knowledge; ing the session of the Senate on Octo- ice members serving at any of our mili- Whereas the United States is home to lead- ber 30, 2013, in room SD–628 of the Dirk- tary bases. ing corporations that grow by responding to sen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 p.m., While the men and women of our changing times with innovative products and to conduct a hearing to receive testi- strategies; mony on the following bills: S. 1074, to Armed Forces are protecting our Na- Whereas 347 Nobel Laureates, the recipi- tion overseas, we should do everything ents of more than one-third of all Nobel extend Federal recognition to the possible to protect their families and Prize awards, are citizens of the United Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chick- homes. I urge my colleagues to join States; ahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Divi- Senators BEGICH, WHITEHOUSE, DURBIN, Whereas inventions from the United sion, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the TESTER and me, as well as the Military States, such as the light bulb, polio vaccine, Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Mona- Officers Association of America and laser, communications satellite, and global can Indian Nation, and the Nansemond the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in sup- positioning system, have profoundly and Indian Tribe; S. 1132, to provide for the positively benefitted the way of life in the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of porting this bill, and taking these next United States and around the world; steps to add protections for our mili- Whereas the Internet, an incredible inven- North Carolina, and for other purposes; tary families. tion that emerged at the end of the 20th cen- and S. 161, to extend the Federal rec- tury, continues to revolutionize life and pave ognition to the Little Shell Tribe of By Mr. MCCONNELL: the way for new industries, businesses, and Chippewa Indians of Montana, and for S.J. Res. 26. A joint resolution relat- industrial leaders; other purposes. ing to the disapproval of the Presi- Whereas in the course of completing a Those wishing additional information dent’s exercise of authority to suspend project funded by the United States Govern- may contact the Indian Affairs Com- the debt limit, as submitted under sec- ment, a partnership of universities invented mittee at (202) 224–2251. tion 1002(b) of the Continuing Appro- the Advanced Research Projects Agency Net- priations Act, 2014 on October 17, 2013; work (ARPANET), the precursor of the Internet, demonstrating the creative power f placed on the calendar. of focused government action magnified by Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the effort of individuals in the United States; ask unanimous consent that the text of Whereas on October 29, 1969, 2 computers, 1 PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR the joint resolution be printed in the at the University of California, Los Angeles Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask RECORD. and the other at the Stanford Research Insti- unanimous consent that Molly Ganley, There being no objection, the text of tute, exchanged electronic messages or Katrina Rogachevsky, and Thomas the joint resolution was ordered to be ARPANET for the first time; and Hecht of my staff be granted floor printed in the RECORD, as follows: Whereas the continued inspiration of citi- zens of the United States to take risks, pur- privileges for the duration of today’s S.J. RES. 26 sue dreams, and change the world through session. Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- improved technology will make the world a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without resentatives of the United States of America in richer place: Now, therefore, be it Congress assembled, That Congress dis- Resolved, That the Senate— objection, it is so ordered. approves of the President’s exercise of au- (1) honors United States inventors and en- thority to suspend the debt limit, as exer- trepreneurs who have taken the initiative to f cised pursuant to the certification under sec- advance technology and productivity in the tion 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations United States; UNANIMOUS CONSENT Act, 2014. (2) designates October 29, 2013, as ‘‘Na- AGREEMENT—S.J. RES. 26 f tional Technological Innovation Day’’; (3) calls on individuals of the United States Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS to observe the day by participating in activi- ties that celebrate the history of innovation imous consent that following any lead- in the United States; and er remarks on Tuesday, October 29, the SENATE RESOLUTION 275—DESIG- (4) encourages youth and individuals of the Republican leader or his designee be NATING OCTOBER 29, 2013, AS United States to continue to enhance the fu- recognized to move to proceed to Cal- ‘‘NATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL IN- ture with invention, dedication, and entre- endar No. 223, S.J. Res. 26, a joint reso- NOVATION DAY’’ TO RECOGNIZE preneurship. lution relating to the disapproval of THAT TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVA- f the President’s exercise of authority to TION IS CRITICAL TO THE increase the debt limit; that the time UNITED STATES ECONOMY AND NOTICES OF HEARINGS until 12:30 p.m. tomorrow be for debate COMMEMORATING THE CON- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS on the motion to proceed, with the TRIBUTIONS OF INNOVATION TO Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I time equally divided and controlled be- PROSPERITY IN THE UNITED would like to announce that the Com- tween the two leaders or their des- STATES AND ABROAD mittee on Indian Affairs will meet dur- ignees; that at 2:15 p.m. the Senate pro- Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. KIRK, ing the session of the Senate on Octo- ceed to vote on adoption of the motion Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. ber 30, 2013, in room SD–628 of the Dirk- to proceed; that if the motion is suc- ISAKSON) submitted the following reso- sen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 p.m., cessful, then the time for debate with lution; which was considered and to consider the following legislation: S. respect to the joint resolution be agreed to: 235, to provide for the conveyance of equally divided between the two lead- S. RES. 275 certain property located in Anchorage, ers or their designees; that upon the Whereas the economic growth and pros- AK, from the United States to the use or yielding back of time, the joint perity of the United States is dependent on Alaska Native Tribal Health Consor- resolution be read a third time and the the continued innovation and entrepre- tium; S. 611, to make a technical Senate proceed to vote on passage of neurial spirit of citizens of the United amendment to the T’uf Shur Bien Pres- the joint resolution; finally, that all States; ervation Trust Area Act, and for other other provisions of the statute gov- Whereas domestic innovators and their ef- purposes; and S. 920, to allow the Fond erning consideration of the joint reso- forts to promote invention have created en- lution remain in effect. tire segments of the United States economy; du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chip- Whereas many of the greatest companies pewa in the State of Minnesota to lease The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in the United States have formed in humble or transfer certain land. objection, it is so ordered.

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The 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by ther, that following the disposition of clerk will report the resolution by reason of a determination made under sec- S.J. Res. 26, the Senate proceed to ex- title. tion 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2014. ecutive session to consider Calendar The legislative clerk read as follows: f No. 344, the nomination of Richard Griffin to be General Counsel of the A bill (S. 893) to provide for an increase, ef- NATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL fective December 1, 2013, in the rate of com- National Labor Relations Board, with INNOVATION DAY pensation for veterans with service-con- up to 2 minutes of debate equally di- nected disabilities and the rates of depend- Mr. REID. I now ask unanimous con- vided and controlled in the usual form ency and indemnity compensation for the sent to proceed to S. Res. 275. prior to the cloture vote on the nomi- survivors of certain disabled veterans, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nation. for other purposes. clerk will report the resolution by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There being no objection, the Senate title. objection, it is so ordered. proceeded to consider the bill. The legislative clerk read as follows: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- f A resolution (S. Res. 275) designating Octo- imous consent that the bill be read a ber 29, 2013, as ‘‘National Technological Inno- PROGRAM third time and passed and the motion vation Day’’ to recognize that technological Mr. REID. So, Mr. President, at 2:15 to reconsider be laid upon the table, innovation is critical to the United States with no intervening action or debate. economy and commemorating the contribu- p.m. or thereabouts tomorrow we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions of innovation to prosperity in the should have two rollcall votes. objection, it is so ordered. United States and abroad. f The bill (S. 893) was ordered to be en- There being no objection, the Senate ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. grossed for a third reading, was read proceeded to consider the resolution. TOMORROW the third time, and passed, as follows: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- S. 893 imous consent that the resolution be Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, no further business to come before the resentatives of the United States of America in and the motions to reconsider be laid Senate, I ask unanimous consent that Congress assembled, upon the table, with no intervening ac- it adjourn under the previous order. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tion or debate. There being no objection, the Senate, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 6:53 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment objection, it is so ordered. October 29, 2013, at 10 a.m. Act of 2013’’. (The resolution (S. Res. 275), with its SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COM- f PENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND preamble, is printed in today’s RECORD INDEMNITY COMPENSATION. under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) NOMINATIONS (a) RATE ADJUSTMENT.—Effective on De- f Executive nominations received by cember 1, 2013, the Secretary of Veterans Af- the Senate: fairs shall increase, in accordance with sub- MEASURE READ THE FIRST UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON section (c), the dollar amounts in effect on TIME—S. 1592 PUBLIC DIPLOMACY November 30, 2013, for the payment of dis- ability compensation and dependency and in- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I am told ALFREDO J. BALSERA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for OF THE UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUB- demnity compensation under the provisions LIC DIPLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2014, VICE specified in subsection (b). its first reading. ELIZABETH F. BAGLEY, TERM EXPIRED. (b) AMOUNTS TO BE INCREASED.—The dollar The PRESIDING OFFICER. The DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY amounts to be increased pursuant to sub- clerk will read the bill by title for the section (a) are the following: JEH CHARLES JOHNSON, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE SEC- first time. RETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE JANET ANN (1) WARTIME DISABILITY COMPENSATION.— The legislative clerk read as follows: NAPOLITANO, RESIGNED. Each of the dollar amounts under section IN THE AIR FORCE 1114 of title 38, United States Code. A bill (S. 1592) to provide for a delay of the (2) ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR DEPEND- individual mandate under the Patient Pro- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT tection and Affordable Care Act until the IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- ENTS.—Each of the dollar amounts under sec- CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 8081: American Health Benefit Exchanges are tion 1115(1) of such title. To be major general (3) CLOTHING ALLOWANCE.—The dollar functioning properly. amount under section 1162 of such title. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask COL. ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR. (4) DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSA- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT for a second reading on this measure IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- TION TO SURVIVING SPOUSE.—Each of the dol- and, in order to place the bill on the CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: lar amounts under subsections (a) through calendar under the provisions of rule To be major general (d) of section 1311 of such title. XIV, I object to my own request. BRIG. GEN. PAUL S. DWAN (5) DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSA- TION TO CHILDREN.—Each of the dollar The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of tion is heard. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: such title. The bill will be read for the second To be major general (c) DETERMINATION OF INCREASE.—Each dol- time on the next legislative day. lar amount described in subsection (b) shall BRIGADIER GENERAL CATHERINE A. CHILTON f BRIGADIER GENERAL STAYCE D. HARRIS be increased by the same percentage as the BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM B. WALDROP, JR. percentage by which benefit amounts pay- ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, BRIGADIER GENERAL TOMMY J. WILLIAMS able under title II of the Social Security Act OCTOBER 29, 2013 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased effective IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: December 1, 2013, as a result of a determina- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tion under section 215(i) of such Act (42 imous consent that when the Senate To be brigadier general U.S.C. 415(i)). completes its business today, it ad- COL. LISA L. TURNER (d) SPECIAL RULE.—The Secretary of Vet- journ until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, IN THE ARMY erans Affairs may adjust administratively, October 29, 2013; that following the consistent with the increases made under THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT prayer and pledge, the morning hour be TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY subsection (a), the rates of disability com- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: deemed expired, the Journal of pro- pensation payable to persons under section To be brigadier general 10 of Public Law 85–857 (72 Stat. 1263) who ceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for COLONEL JAMES T. IACOCCA have not received compensation under chap- COLONEL DANIEL G. MITCHELL ter 11 of title 38, United States Code. their use later in the day; that fol- COLONEL KURT L. SONNTAG

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THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE AS A CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- AND 3064: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: To be major To be colonel To be brigadier general JESUS M. MUNOZLASALLE JOHN R. DOOLITTLE II COL. ANTHONY L. HALL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BAUCUM W. FULK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624, 3037 AND 3064: WAYNE J. AARON f To be brigadier general, judge advocate DIANNE C. DIGIAMBERDEAL WILLIAM J. ERLE general’s corps BRIAN P. GOLDEN WITHDRAWAL THOMAS J. GREEN COL. PAUL S. WILSON CHRISTOPHER R. HEDRICK Executive Message transmitted by IN THE NAVY CRAIG J. JACOBSEN ARTHUR F. KAFF the President to the Senate on October THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FRANCIS V. KELLY 28, 2013 withdrawing from further Sen- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JEFFREY S. KOPP UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LAURA J. KURZYNA ate consideration the following nomi- To be rear admiral OWEN D. LEWIS nation: RICHARD W. LONG REAR ADM. (LH) REBECCA J. MCCORMICK–BOYLE TOBY D. MCCOY RONALD J. BINZ, OF COLORADO, TO BE A MEMBER OF IN THE ARMY WILLIAM F. OSBURN II THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR LAMAR D. TURNER THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2018, VICE JON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID M. WARD WELLINGHOFF, TERM EXPIRING, WHICH WAS SENT TO TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY ANN H. ZGRODNIK THE SENATE ON JUNE 27, 2013.

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IN RECOGNITION OF INTER- HONORING THE WORK OF MY LIFE such as the world premiering of ‘‘Fading NATIONAL DAY OF RADIOLOGY SPEAKS Away’’ by Christopher H.K. Lee, a seven-part documentary based on the account of a 13- year-old Korean orphan who fled North Korea HON. PETE SESSIONS HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN OF TENNESSEE to the South. Putting their own personal time and re- OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources into promoting films which help con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, October 28, 2013 nect us to other communities-at-large, domes- Monday, October 28, 2013 Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, a great so- tically and globally, the KAFFNY continues to ciety is often given their place in history based play a vital role in the Great City of New York, Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- on how they serve the least among them. A as it works to spread the story of the Korean ognize the International Day of Radiology, and great people are often judged from how well War, which I and my comrades believe should draw attention to the vital role that diagnostic they serve the least of all. I rise today to honor be referred as the ‘Forgotten Victory.’ imaging and radiation therapy serve in the the work of My Life Speaks as they work to Since returning home from my service in the American health care system. The Inter- bring aid to orphans in Haiti. Korean War over six decades ago, I have wit- national Day of Radiology is observed annu- Cited as one of the poorest countries in the nessed the Korean American community flour- ally on November 8—an important date in world, Haiti has almost 500,000 orphans. With ish in New York City and across the United medical and world history. On that day in high illiteracy and unemployment rates, the States and am very proud of all their contribu- 1895, Professor Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen Haitian society struggles with poverty, and the tions to the American fabric. discovered X-rays, which ultimately led to high orphan rate it accompanies. Often forgot- f modern medical imaging and radiation ther- ten, children with special needs are orphaned apy. This year, the 118th anniversary of IN RECOGNITION OF DR. and overlooked completely. My Life Speaks EVERETTE J. FREEMAN Roentgen’s discovery, will focus on lung imag- works to provide the best quality of life pos- ing, and be commemorated by many groups, sible to orphans, those with and without spe- including the American College of Radiology cial needs, by providing safe housing, quality HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA (ACR), the Radiological Society of North education, and accessible medical care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America and the European Society of Radi- I ask my colleagues to join with me in cele- ology. brating the good work of all who follow the call Monday, October 28, 2013 Radiologists (physicians with special training of the Almighty to feed the hungry, clothe the Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise in imaging), radiation oncologists (physicians naked, and care for the orphan. May our voca- today to pay tribute to an outstanding leader, trained to treat cancer with radiation) and the tions be a light of the old prayer, ‘‘at the end Dr. Everette J. Freeman, the Eighth President imaging community continue to move medi- of our lives, may we all be found in the service of Albany State University, who will be leaving cine forward. Most recently, lung computed to- of others.’’ the school after eight successful and produc- mography (CT) scans were shown by clinical f tive years as President. He was honored at a trials to significantly reduce lung cancer farewell reception on Thursday, October 24, deaths among smokers. In response to the IN RECOGNITION OF THE KOREAN 2013, at Orene Hall on the ASU campus. positive results generated from these trials, AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW Dr. Freeman is a Washington, D.C. native the ACR will issue CT lung cancer screening YORK and alumnus of Antioch College with a bach- guidelines and standards. Nationwide, CT elor of arts degree in sociology and econom- screening programs for lung cancer, including HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL ics. He also earned a master’s in labor and in- teams of health care providers from various OF NEW YORK dustrial relations from the University of Illinois, medical specialties, will follow. These multi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a doctorate in education from Rutgers University. He holds a certificate from the In- disciplinary screening programs will save tens Monday, October 28, 2013 of thousands of lives each year from the na- stitute for Educational Leadership at Harvard tion’s leading cancer killer. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, during the Ko- University, as well as a Certificate in Econom- rean War, almost two million American sol- Medical imaging has been shown to help ics from Fircroft College in Birmingham, Eng- diers, including myself, fought to defend free- lower many cancer and hospital mortality land. dom and democracy for a country and people rates. A 2009 National Bureau of Economic Prior to his tenure at Albany State, Dr. Free- they did not know. Despite the tragic losses Research (BEA) report found that individuals man made his mark on several institutes of and extreme hardships endured by the Korean with greater access to imaging live longer than higher learning, serving as senior vice presi- people and those who fought in their defense, those with lesser access. Imaging exams also dent and provost of the University of Indianap- little is known about the war and its aftermath. reduce the number of invasive surgeries, un- olis, dean of continuing education at Jackson I proudly recognize the Korean American Film necessary hospital admissions and lengths of State University, and executive assistant to Festival New York (KAFFNY) and its efforts to hospital stays, which can lower health care the president at Tennessee State University. educate and inform the New York community costs. He also acted as interim vice president for uni- about the so-called ‘‘Forgotten War’’ through versity relations and development at Ten- The U.S. National Academy of Engineering presenting new opportunities for intercommu- nessee State. recognized the tremendous contribution of nity outreach. The Second Congressional District of Geor- medical imaging when it ranked imaging Through their organization, the KAFFNY has gia gained a valuable and respected leader among the 20 greatest engineering achieve- brought attention to the Korean Diaspora and when Dr. Freeman came to Albany. He has ments of the 20th century. Most telling, the Korean-American experience, recognizing and transformed Albany State University, both fis- New England Journal of Medicine named supporting new filmmakers and artists in the cally and academically. Despite State budget medical imaging one of the top 10 medical ad- community. This year, the KAFFNY explores cuts, he initiated new online programs and vances of the last 1,000 years. how the reverberations of the Korean War are joint enrollment policies, led the fiscal affairs With its incredible impact on patients’ still felt to this day and how they are explored division from the worst audit ratings to the health, and significant benefit to the American in the area of film. Their festival taking place best, and facilitated the transition of students health care system, I am pleased to recognize from October 24–26, 2013, commemorates from technical colleges into the University. the importance of diagnostic imaging and radi- the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armi- Moreover, Dr. Freeman has demonstrated a ation oncology, and call attention to November stice. It premiers some of the richest and most continued dedication to improving the aca- 8 as the International Day of Radiology. diverse selection of films on the Korean War, demic community at ASU. Under his strategic

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The positive impact of the con- Now ranked fourth in the nation, Wiley’s de- Monday, October 28, 2013 struction reverberated throughout the student bate team completed its 2012–2013 season of Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today community, as well as in the surrounding city. competition having amassed 82 national to honor the life of Joseph Vrabel. Joe served The relationship between ASU and the Great- awards, 368 season-long awards, 16 cham- in the United States Army during the Korean er Albany area has been significantly strength- pionship trophies, and the first team title by a War. Upon his return, he served his fellow vet- ened, as the University’s economic impact on historically black college. The debate team is erans by joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars the city reached $156 million during Dr. Free- affiliated with Pi Kappa Delta, the National in 1956, and soon thereafter, becoming Post man’s time as president. Dr. Freeman also Forensics Association, and the American Commander. His service continued as a Life worked to establish partnerships with several Forensics Association. Member of the American Legion Mahoning local businesses, further improving the town We commend both Wiley College and USC Valley Post 15, where he served five years as and gown relationship between Albany and in their efforts on enhancing students’ critical Post Commander, going on to serve as ASU. thinking skills through the medium of debate. Mahoning County Commander of the Dynamic On a personal note, I am proud to call Dr. We wish the best for both teams and look for- Ninth District; and then proceeding on to serve Freeman a friend and I am so grateful for all ward to have such a historical event re-en- as the American Legion Department of Ohio he has done for Albany State University and acted in the California 37th Congressional Dis- Commander. Joe was an enthusiastic sup- the Albany community. His heartfelt dedication trict. porter of the American Legion’s Buckeye Boys to this school will be felt and remembered for State, promoting the program whenever he years to come. could and securing local sponsorships which f Nelson Henderson once said, ‘‘The true would allow the youth of this area to gain first- meaning of life is to plant trees under whose IN RECOGNITION OF MR. BRAD hand experience in state government. Joe was shade you do not expect to sit.’’ Dr. Freeman WILLIAMS a significant supporter of the Gifts for the has not only planted trees of knowledge Yanks program which provided gifts for hos- whose fruit ASU students and alumni can pitalized veterans during the Christmas sea- yield, but he has also planted the seeds of HON. PETE SESSIONS son. Joe was instrumental in obtaining a van success for future generations of Albany State to transport veterans from Youngstown to the University Golden Rams. OF TEXAS Cleveland American Legion, where he served Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as Post 15 Sons of the American Legion Advi- in paying tribute to Dr. Everette J. Freeman for sor for 15 years. In addition, he spent count- his eight outstanding years as President of Al- Monday, October 28, 2013 less hours as a member of Mahoning Valley bany State University. His energizing leader- Post 15’s Honor Guard and Color Guard, pro- ship and his commitment to academic excel- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to viding final military honors to his fellow vet- lence has helped to make lasting improve- recognize Mr. Brad Williams who will be in- erans. Joe was locally known as the ‘‘Vet- ments to Albany State University so to better stalled as the 2014 Chairman of the Board for eran’s Veteran’’, for his dedicated work with provide current and future students with the the National Apartment Association on No- veterans. As the owner of Hillcrest Tavern, tools they need to lead successful and produc- vember 8, 2013. Joe was able to support local youth sports tive lives. As a native of Dallas, Texas, Mr. Williams is teams, mainly golf, bowling, and softball in his f a graduate of the University of Texas with a hometown of Poland, Ohio. For his significant contributions to the veterans and youth of the WILEY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY degree in History, holds a Certificate of Real Estate from Southern Methodist University, Mahoning Valley, Joe is very worthy to be in- OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EX- ducted, posthumously, into the 2013 Ohio Vet- HIBITION DEBATE and has received the Certified Property Man- ager designation from the Institute of Real Es- erans Hall of Fame. tate Management. He has over 40 years of f HON. LOUIE GOHMERT experience in property management with Lin- OF TEXAS HONORING SUNCOAST HIGH coln Property Company and is responsible for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCHOOL IN RIVIERA BEACH, management of over 50,000 rental units FLORIDA ON CELEBRATING 25 Monday, October 28, 2013 throughout Texas and the Midwest. YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN PRO- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, today, we rec- Mr. Williams is the past President of the VIDING SECONDARY EDUCATION ognize and celebrate the Wiley College and Apartment Association of Greater Dallas and University of Southern California debate teams the Texas Apartment Association. In addition, HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS on their Exhibition Debate. On October 25, he has served as the Chairman of the Na- OF FLORIDA 2013 the Wiley College and USC debate tional Apartment Association’s Political Action IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teams will reenact their historic debate of Committee for the last three years and cur- Monday, October 28, 2013 1935. rently serves on the Executive Committee for The 1935 debate was depicted in the 2007 the National Apartment Association. As Chair- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I movie, ‘‘The Great Debaters,’’ which Denzel man of the Board, Mr. Williams will lead the rise today to honor Suncoast High School in Washington starred in and directed. ‘‘The National Apartment Association towards con- Riviera Beach, Florida on the occasion of its Great Debaters’’ tells the story of Wiley’s de- tinued success as America’s leading advocate 25th anniversary as an institution of secondary feat of USC, the then reigning national for quality rental housing, serving the interests education in Palm Beach County. forensics champion, under the direction of of rental housing owners, managers, devel- This remarkable school is perennially ranked as a top high school in America, as it Professor Melvin B. Tolson. Following the re- opers and suppliers, and promoting a high lease of the movie, Denzel Washington do- offers a wealth of coursework in Math, level of professionalism in the rental housing nated $1 million to Wiley College to revive the Science and Engineering, Computer Science, industry to better serve the housing needs of debate team. International Baccalaureate studies, as well as the public. October 25th will not be the first meeting of Interactive Technology magnet programs. Chil- the teams in recent years. In 2012, USC trav- Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues dren from across Palm Beach County seek eled to Wiley College in Texas’ 1st Congres- to join me in expressing our heartiest con- admission to Suncoast for its acknowledged sional District for an exhibition match with the gratulations and best wishes to Mr. Brad Wil- excellence in comprehensively educating stu- great debaters at the Julius S. Scott Sr. Chap- liams as he guides the National Apartment As- dents. The school has also become renowned el. At the conclusion of the evening, both sociation this upcoming year as Chairman of in the community for the diligent attention that teams were declared victors and they com- the Board. the faculty and staff offer to their students.

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In addition to his service on the NJBA, Mr. to have successful careers in an array of The spectrum of Hannah’s philanthropic Sendelsky is also an active member of the fields. Currently led by Principal Dr. Linda work is wide-reaching. She contributed to the Shore Builders Association of Central New Cartledge and a very talented faculty and founding of La Pen˜a Cultural Center in Berke- Jersey. He has served on the Board of Direc- staff, Suncoast has earned the respect of pro- ley, California. She is also an ongoing advo- tors since 1957, has held various leadership fessional educators from across the country. cate of the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom positions and has served as chairman on sev- I am always delighted and impressed when Center in Oakland, California, which offers eral committees. He received the Builder of I hear about the latest awards and honors ac- nonviolence classes and civic engagement for the Year Award in both 1966 and 1989. Like- crued by Suncoast High School. Twenty-five youth from diverse racial and cultural commu- wise, he was a member of the Board of Direc- years of high-standard education is something nities. She has been a supporter of the Fund- tors of the National Association of Home we should all admire. Suncoast is representa- ing Exchange, the Berkeley Community Fund, Builders from 1963 until 2011 and currently tive of the best America has to offer its young the Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment, serves as the National Area Chairman Rep- people, and its reputation is one to which all the Rosenberg Fund for Children, the Amer- resentative. schools aspire. ican Jewish World Service, Jewish Family & The son of a carpenter and homebuilder, Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to Children’s Services of the East Bay, Equal Mr. Sendelsky founded Lenguy Construction recognize Suncoast High School for their in- Rights Advocates, the ACLU, The Center for Company in 1958 and today owns and oper- valuable commitment to preparing the young Constitutional Rights, MALDEF, NAACP Legal ates many additional corporations. He was in- minds of Palm Beach County, and their lead- Defense Fund, the United Negro College ducted into the New Jersey Builders Hall of ership as a positive example for success in Fund, the Freedom Archives, California Rural Fame in 1974 and the National Housing Cen- secondary education. I congratulate them Legal Assistance, and the Southern Poverty ter Hall of Fame in 2004. Mr. Sendelsky is a again and wish them many more years as one Law Center, to name just a few. member of the New Jersey State Uniform of America’s top high schools. Beyond that, Hannah is a coalition builder. Construction Code Advisory Board, a member f She serves on the Regional Board of the New of the New Jersey Department of Community Israel Fund, and as a longtime supporter of Affairs Committee on Uniform Sub-division HONORING HANNAH KRANZBERG the Peace Development Fund, she has sought Site Improvement Standards, Chairman of the to bring together communities as well as op- Middlesex County Uniform Construction Board HON. BARBARA LEE pressed and marginalized groups of people to of Appeals and is also an active member of OF CALIFORNIA enhance opportunities for movement building. his community. He is a long-time resident of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hannah continues to be a supporter of inno- Colonia along with his wife of nearly 60 years, Monday, October 28, 2013 vative community-based cultural institutions, Judith Kuhn Sendelsky. They have two sons, including groundbreaking social documen- Leonard Drew and Guy Sean. Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise taries, among them, the Oscar nominated Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in today to recognize Hannah Kranzberg, who ‘‘Forever Activists: Stories from the Veterans honoring Leonard Sendelsky for his out- today is receiving the Guardian of Democracy of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade,’’ a documen- standing contributions to the building industry. award from the New Israel Fund for her long- tary about seven American veterans of the He is truly deserving of the New Jersey Build- time service to the global community pro- Spanish Civil War, ‘‘The Barber of Bir- ers Association Lifetime Achievement Award moting peace, justice, and social and eco- mingham,’’ a documentary about James Arm- and this body’s recognition. nomic equality. strong, one of the unsung heroes of the U.S. f Before moving to the San Francisco Bay civil rights movement, and ‘‘Discovering Area from her native New York in the 1970’s, Dominga: A Survivor’s Story,’’ about the 1982 HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVER- Hannah taught in an all-day neighborhood Guatemalan massacre of 200 villagers who SARY OF THE FINANCE AUTHOR- school program in Brooklyn as part of a broad- opposed the construction of a dam sponsored ITY OF MAINE AND THE 2013 er effort to provide enrichment programs to by the World Bank. SHOWCASE MAINE AWARD RE- children who lived in disadvantaged commu- Therefore, on behalf of California’s 13th CIPIENTS nities. Congressional District, I salute you, Hannah Then, as an activist in the San Francisco Kranzberg. Your 40 years of committed activ- HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Bay Area, Hannah continued her interest in ism for peace, justice, and equality, has made OF MAINE making and supporting social documentaries an indelible mark in our community, and you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that brought important issues to the attention are truly worthy of being called a Guardian of Monday, October 28, 2013 of the public. As an artist, she was also one Democracy. of three principal individuals who painted the f Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to People’s Park mural in Berkeley in 1976, recognize the Finance Authority of Maine as it which is now a local landmark with major his- IN RECOGNITION OF LEONARD R. celebrates 30 years of helping Maine citizens toric and cultural significance. SENDELSKY pursue business and higher education oppor- In the last 40 years, Hannah’s significant tunities, as well as the recipients of its 2013 philanthropic work has left a lasting impact on HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Showcase Maine Awards. our society. She has supported organizations OF NEW JERSEY The Finance Authority of Maine, also known that advocate everything from human rights IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as FAME, was founded in 1983 as the state’s and civil rights, economic and social justice, business finance agency. By increasing ac- and conflict transformation in a local, national Monday, October 28, 2013 cess to capital, its innovative programs enable and global context. I am proud to call her my Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the start up and growth of the state’s business confidant, my supporter, but most importantly, congratulate Leonard R. Sendelsky as he is community. Since 1990, FAME has also been my friend. honored by the New Jersey Builders Associa- responsible for administering Maine’s higher As part of her long term efforts to advance tion with its first Lifetime Achievement Award. education finance programs, helping Maine women’s equality locally and throughout the Leonard Sendelsky has been a member of students and families meet the costs of higher world, Hannah was a supporter of the San the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) education through a variety of loan, grant and Francisco Women’s Building, the first woman- Board of Directors since 1960. He has served scholarship programs. It also administers an owned and operated community center in the as secretary, treasurer, second vice president, outreach and counseling program that helps country, which advocates self-determination, first vice president, and president. He has also inspire and empower young people to pursue gender equality and social justice. She has served on various committees, including the higher education. also supported the Global Fund for Women, a Legislative Committee and Codes Committee Each year, the Finance Authority of Maine non-profit that provides grants to women-led and helped get the NJ State Uniform Con- honors community members that have been organizations worldwide to enable women and struction Code Act signed by Governor exceptional partners in their efforts to aid the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28OC8.005 E28OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 28, 2013 Maine business community and Maine stu- Whose colors would not so run even as his and OVERHAUL America’s finest of all He- dents at the Showcase Maine Awards. This blood ran red! roes so for sure! year’s award recipients include: the Hodgdon As he loves his stock cars, And when he came out, Big Country’s work had just begun! Group, recipient of the Business at Work for and his Bull Dogs! And loves his country music, Because, Maine Award; Jim Wellehan, recipient of the as ever so courageously forth he so charged! his engine was running a little rough my son! Education at Work for Maine Award; the Hon- And maybe Toby Keith, And with each new day such pain begun! orable Mary Nelson, recipient of the Dirigo might write a song about him, that bard! But Bull Dog’s and Devil Dog’s don’t know Legislative Champion Award; and Camden Who so heroically answered his Nation’s call! how to run! National Bank, recipient of the Financial Insti- That Call to War! And no matter how matter laps he had to tution of the Year Award. But for The Greater Good, take, These award-winners exemplify the hard- as himself he so ignored! he was but in a DOGNATIOUS STATE! To so wear those most heroic shades of And you could still hear his engine roar! working and innovative spirit of Maine. Their As he put that pedal to the metal, dedication and leadership make Maine a bet- green! To become, in first place to come so for sure! ter place to live and do business. one of Nation’s greatest of all things! Crossing that finish line, Mr. Speaker, please join me again in con- A United States Georgia Bull Dog Devil Dog because of all what he had endured! gratulating the Finance Authority of Maine and Marine! To rebuild and to restore! Holding that winners cup high above his the 2013 Showcase Maine Award recipients Oh rahhh! head! on their outstanding service and achievement. A Bull Dog and a Devil Dog, All in what his faith and courage, there’s nothing more Dognatious so as seen! f in The Game of Life his had so said! All for God and Country Big Country, As straight to victory lap his heart so sped! IN HONOR OF LCPL SEAN ADAMS you have so fought and bled! And all of you stock car boys and gals, And you have given up so much lying, you most famous drivers all of this world so lying there so very close to death! now! HON. DOUG COLLINS All in what your Strength In Honor has so OF GEORGIA You gotta give this good old boy some major said! cred! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Let’s look under the hood! Because from 0 to 60, Monday, October 28, 2013 And see that engine that we call his heart, from the beginning, which so gives Sean all of that power he so Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I all of the way to the very end his heart has needs to start! led! rise today to honor one of Georgia’s most he- Start all over again! And I don’t think you want to go up against roic sons, Combat Engineer LCpl Sean Adams From 0 to 60 like no one could! this Big Country, of 1 CEB, 1/8 United States Marine Corps. Yea you’re not getting close! this Georgia Bull Dog on the race track of LCpl Adams is from my District in Gainesville. As he puts that pedal to the metal, life head to head! In Helmond, Afghanistan, LCpl Adams or Big oh what a turbo boost! Cause it’s going to get pretty bumpy, So sapping all those in his path to recovery! if you catch his draft! Country as he is called by his platoon, Making pain and heartache disappear at all stepped on a 25-pound IED. It nearly killed Because, until you’ve been through, speeds! what he’s been through . . . him. He lay there in the field for sixty minutes To get him to the finish line and victory! nothing stops you in your path! before the air evac arrived. He lost both of his With a force of nature, Because, in The Game of Life . . . legs and sustained numerous other life threat- that which so made the enemy grieve! all at such high speeds Sean gave all that he ening injuries. He has come back from the For he’s a bad boy, would so need! dead after 17 months at Walter Reed Hospital. who on a battlefield of honor so lived his Was asked! His courage and his family’s support have creed! And when all out in front of him in that fast Turbo charged putting it into high gear, helped pull him from the abyss. He has a pas- lane, as into those turns as he’d gain speed! pity and sorrow was strewn all across his sion for football, baseball and his Georgia Bull Marching forth so all without fear, path! Dogs. He possesses a need for speed; he but to so pursue the enemy! He took it up high, loves stock cars and racing. He plans to start And he so loves his Atlanta Braves, and put it into gear . . . a business related to cars when he gets back and would love to throw out the first ball and blew past all of that sorrow and loss he home. I submit this poem penned in his honor one day! so sped! by Albert Caswell. Or hang out with Falcons, Leaving them all in his dust, because both of them are but birds of prey! as he put that pedal to the medal . . . A PEDAL TO THE METAL MARINE And for those Georgia Bull Dogs, and with a tears in his eyes he put it into (By Albert Caswell) as its for them he now so bleeds! turbo thrust! A ... Making this Dog’s heart bark, continually! As to all of that heartache and sorrow, A Pedal! Rouuuuughhh Roughhhhh, said goodbye! A Pedal To The Metal Marine! watch out in The SEC there’s hell to pay! Because, he’s got a life to lead! Built for honor! As it was out on his tour! And because its all in his DNA, Built for speed! As an IED went off and death was almost so all in Big Country’s need for speed! Being a grunt, assured! As now he’s in his victory lap called recov- is but his most heroic of all creeds! With his two strong legs so lost, ery! As a Sapper all out on the hunt! and so many injuries more! While, down in Georgia they all scream and Oh what a combination, For 60 minutes he lay there without help be- shout . . . a Bull Dog and a Devil Dog, fore! Big County’s coming home so soon no doubt! to so confront the enemy all at speed! Before helo picked him up! And On The Road of Life, Clearing the way both night and day! As Big Country had a choice, look for him way up out ahead! When every moment counts, to so listen to that inner voice! For there’s so much we can all so learn from that full amount . . . And put it into gear, him, all for his Band of Brothers in need! and put it to the floor! all in what his short life has said! So serving his home of the brave, And make it to the finish line for a pit stop, In life we all must make those final choices! and land of the free, so he could but live one day more! When up ahead there lies such forces . . . as one fine Georgian United States Marine! Or leave this world for sure! Do we so listen to our most inner voices? All in search of the enemy! As one day somehow, Will we down shift and lose our path? From 0 to 60 Sean, Sean would walk out of that hospital door! Or we take it up high, was built for speed! Just like Chip Foose, and leave heartache and sorrow so far behind As one who so locks and loads! he had some OVERHAULING TO DO FOR as her we so pass? As one who so lives by a code! SURE! And put that pedal to the medal, A code of Strength In Honor, As they took this Hero into the shop, making those Angels up in heaven so smile all in those most magnificent shades of to a place called Walter Reed which above and laugh! green! them all stands high atop, Sean the results are in, For he’s bad to the bone! where the Nurses and Doctors are the cream the checked flag is now waving you home As he puts it to the floor! of the crop! ... While, all at speeds himself he’d so ignore! Where these Heroines and Heroes, waving you in! Big Country was Georgia born, so know how to death to stop! As the next part of your new great life, and Georgia bred! And how to rebuild and remodel and restore, is all so ready to so begin!

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28OC8.008 E28OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1579 Go ahead! schoolers in order to ward off the negative for teaching through the University of South START YOUR ENGINES! self-concept and academic problems these Africa. Later, he went on to receive his Bach- And put that pedal to the metal, children often face. ODN’s HighScope cur- elors of Education from the University of South you most Dogmatic of all ones! Africa and his Masters of Science from Cornell I low bout them Dogs! riculum is backed by over forty years of stud- ROOOGHHH ROOOGHH! ies proving its effectiveness in preparing at- University. As if that were not enough, he For you are one of Georgia’s Most Heroic risk children for school and life. Monthly par- even received his PhD from the Stanford Uni- Sons! enting classes and family activities organized versity School of Education. f by ODN help Central Florida parents improve Dr. Jansen’s passion for upholding strong their parenting skills and become better race relations shined in all of his work. His VETERAN HALL OF FAME equipped to fulfill their role as their child’s first books offer a detailed account on the social INDUCTEE ROGER H. GARDNER teacher. and political change in post-apartheid South In order to better care for children outside of Africa and addressed how education served a HON. TIM RYAN the classroom, ODN started an afterschool role in confronting the hardships of the past. OF OHIO program in 2011 and a tutoring program in His effective role goes well beyond the written IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January of 2012. ODN has also initiated an word: Dr. Jansen also serves as President of Monday, October 28, 2013 Early Head Start classroom and began offer- the South African Institute of Race Relations. He is well known for his work to advance edu- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ing a transitional kindergarten program for chil- dren who are five-years-old but not ready for cation in South Africa and his Nelson to honor the distinguished military service of Mandela-like attitude of ‘‘reconciliation over re- Roger Gardner as he is inducted into the 2013 the public school structure. ODN partners with many local organizations venge.’’ Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. Roger has been UC Merced established the Alice and a member of the American Legion Post 540 to meet the needs of its students and their families. The University of Central Florida Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Di- Honor Guard in Cortland since 1957, and plomacy and Tolerance to honor a scholar, served as Commander and Captain since (UCF) sends nursing students to help track obesity rates at ODN. UCF’s Audiology and author, artist, or citizen who dedicates his or 2000. Under his leadership, the Honor Guard her work to the delivery of social justice, diplo- has participated in 2,281 funerals. He is ac- Speech students also screen all of the chil- dren at ODN and provide services to children macy, and tolerance in local and global soci- tively involved in local Memorial Day and Vet- ety. Dr. Jansen is deserving of this recognition erans Day activities each year. As a Post with speech and language delays. The Winter Park Day Nursery partners with ODN for staff as he is someone who truly wants to make Commander, he was instrumental in the con- this world a better place. struction of several veterans’ memorials in the training and curriculum development. ODN works hard to keep fees low so that Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me area, most notably the Korean War Monument no child is left without quality care and early in honoring Dr. Jonathan D. Jansen for his in Trumbull County Veterans Park. Roger has education. ODN provides childcare services contributions to society and to congratulate logged over 8,000 volunteer hours between for the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter, him on receiving this most prestigious award. the Warren Community Base Outpatient Clinic Harbor House, and the Coalition for the f and the Youngstown VA Clinic. He is an active Homeless. speaker in the ‘‘Tell America’’ program in local TRIBUTE TO THOMAS S. FOLEY, The Board of Directors of ODN is a com- schools, where he shares his military experi- 57TH SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE mitted group of outstanding citizens that work ences and encourages patriotism among to achieve ODN’s mission: to develop the young people. He has been the recipient of HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE whole child by providing high-quality, afford- numerous awards and honors, some of which OF TEXAS able care and early childhood education serv- include the Mahoning County United Veterans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices in the Orlando area. ODN supports the Council Veteran of the Year; the Tri-County whole family, as they are the foundation from Monday, October 28, 2013 Funeral Directors Association Award for Com- which our children develop. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to munity Service for his diligent work as Captain I am proud to honor the Orlando Day Nurs- pay tribute to former House Speaker Thomas of American Legion’s Post 540 Honor Guard; ery for all of its outstanding accomplishments ‘‘Tom’’ S. Foley, the 57th Speaker of the and the Warren Tribune-Chronicle Community and its contributions to the Central Florida House of Representatives and a man whose Star Award for his significant contributions to community. love for this chamber and whose commitment the Warren area. Roger is deeply committed f to public service was unsurpassed. Speaker to serving the veterans of Trumbull County Foley died Friday, October 18, at his home in and is very worthy of being inducted into the RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF Washington, D.C. He was 84 years old. Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. DR. JONATHAN D. JANSEN Tom Foley was in every sense of the word f a gentleman. He believed in bipartisanship. He RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- HON. JIM COSTA treated everyone equally and with respect. TIONS OF ORLANDO DAY NURS- OF CALIFORNIA Upon relinquishing the Speakership, he left ERY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these parting words of advice to this suc- cessor, incoming Speaker Newt Gingrich: ‘‘Re- Monday, October 28, 2013 HON. ALAN GRAYSON member, you are the Speaker of the whole Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to House and not just one party.’’ OF FLORIDA recognize the distinguished public service of The environment of the House of Rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jonathan D. Jansen as he receives this year’s resentatives under the leadership of Speaker Monday, October 28, 2013 Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Foley was marked by mutual respect and co- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance presented operation, which enabled the Congress to recognize the incredible contributions of the by the University of California, Merced (UC work with the President and pass legislation Orlando Day Nursery. Merced). Dr. Jansen is the Vice Chancellor that made our country better. Founded in 1921 as an all-volunteer organi- and Rector of the University of the Free State During Tom Foley’s speakership, the Con- zation, Orlando Day Nursery Association, Inc. and South Africa’s first black dean. gress passed, and the President signed into (ODN) has provided early childhood care and Dr. Jansen was born on September 29, law the Family and Medical Leave Act; the education services to working-poor families liv- 1956 in the town of Montagu in the Western Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991; the ing in Central Florida for 91 years. The Nurs- Cape province of South Africa. It was here in North America Free Trade Agreement ery has been recognized as the oldest the Cape Flats where he had to face chaos (NAFTA); the General Agreement on Trade childcare in the South Eastern U.S. by and was stripped of his family, land, and prop- and Tariffs (GATT); the 1994 Crime Bill which Childcare Exchange. President George H.W. erty. Even in the face of adversity, Dr. Jansen put 100,000 new police offers on the streets Bush recognized ODN as the 909th Daily believed that he could achieve great things. and banned assault weapons and reduced Point of Light Award and America’s Promise Higher education was of utmost importance crime rates by more than a third; and the 1993 Alliance honored ODN with the Keeping the to Dr. Jansen. He attended the University of Clinton Economic Plan that led to the creation Promise Award. the Western Cape where he received his of 22 million jobs, four balanced budgets, and ODN makes a concerted effort at laying a Bachelors of Science degree in Botany and the longest period of sustained economic positive foundation for low income pre- Zoology, and then completed his qualifications prosperity in the post-war period.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28OC8.009 E28OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1580 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 28, 2013 Thomas Stephen Foley was born March 6, It is my hope that we all remember and for being an exemplary member of the Sac- 1929, in Spokane, Washington. He attended a learn from the example of Speaker Foley that ramento Community. I ask that we all take a Jesuit preparatory school, where he acquired civility is a virtue, that compromise is not moment and give our utmost respect and con- the nickname ‘‘the senator’’ for his intellect weakness, and that it is possible for persons dolences to his children, grandchildren and and the way he solved problems. He is re- of goodwill to disagree without being disagree- great grandchildren. His life and commitment ported to have overcome a lisp to excel in de- able. to Sacramento are an inspiration to us all. bate and to earn his baccalaureate degree Thank you, Speaker Thomas S. Foley, for f from the University of Washington in 1951. Six your service to our nation. You made the Peo- years later, Tom Foley was admitted to the ple’s House a better place by promoting mu- VETERAN HALL OF FAME bar after graduating from the University of tual respect and cooperation. INDUCTEE ALEXANDER P. KISH Washington School of Law. He practiced law f in Spokane prior to becoming a prosecutor HON. TIM RYAN IN HONOR OF HENRY TEICHERT and later an assistant state attorney general. OF OHIO In 1960, he joined the staff of his mentor, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the legendary Senator Henry ‘‘Scoop’’ Jackson HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Monday, October 28, 2013 (D–WA), and moved to Washington, D.C., OF CALIFORNIA where he met his future partner in life, his be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today loved Heather, whom he married in 1968, and to honor the exemplary military service of Alex Monday, October 28, 2013 who remained by his side for the next 45 Kish as he is inducted into the Ohio Veterans years and was with him when he died. Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Hall of Fame. After serving in the U.S. Army Mr. Speaker, in 1964 Tom Foley defeated sadness that I rise in honor of Henry Teichert, during the Korean War, Alex returned to his an 11-term incumbent and was elected by the who recently passed away in Sacramento at home in Newton Falls, Ohio, and served as people of the 5th Congressional District of the age of 96. As his family, friends, and the Commander of the AMVETS Post 112 and the Washington to represent them in the House of entire Sacramento community gather to cele- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3332. Since Representatives. He was reelected to the next brate his life and legacy, I ask my colleagues then, he has devoted his life in efforts to honor succeeding 14 Congresses. to join me in honoring Mr. Teichert. both the living and deceased veterans. Alex is Over those 30 years, Tom Foley compiled a Henry Teichert was born on September 6, dedicated to recognizing the contributions of truly impressive record. He sought and ob- 1917 in Sacramento to Augusta and Adolph veterans and caring for those less fortunate. tained a seat on the Agriculture Committee to Teichert Jr. He was married to Wendy Dow- He has organized an Honor Guard serving advocate on behalf of his constituents in the ney for 56 years until her passing in 2003. To- multiple veterans organizations in an effort to wheat-growing region of eastern Washington. gether they had five children, Frederick, Jona- provide full military honors during burials at Tom Foley was an accomplished legislator. than, Isaiah, Rose and Wendy-Marie, 17 the National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Alex One of his major achievements as a member grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Mr. was instrumental in raising funds that provided of the Agriculture Committee was the grand Teichert graduated from the University of Cali- more than 400 phone cards for veterans and bargain he crafted which led to the enduring fornia, Berkeley in 1939, where he earned a active duty soldiers. He arranged for transpor- partnership between conservative farmers and degree in English and proudly served our tation, hotel accommodations, and admission progressive supporters of nutrition programs. country as an intelligence officer in the United Mr. Speaker, Tom Foley was an unwavering tickets for World War II veterans to attend the States Army Air Corps during World War II. dedication of the World War II Memorial and advocate for progressive policies and a formi- After the war he earned his law degree from dable opponent of policies he believed were to tour Washington, D.C. Alex organized a Boalt Hall Law School and returned to his harmful to the interests of the poor, workers, fundraiser that provided a summer camp ex- hometown of Sacramento where with several or women. He supported President Johnson’s perience for underprivileged children of Trum- other attorneys, formed one of the first group Great Society Programs and voted for the Civil bull County. He has served as Vice President law practices in the region, which later be- Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of of an organization that provides transportation came McDonough Holland & Allen. 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. He to medical appointments and shopping for Mr. Teichert’s law career ended when he also supported a strong national defense and senior citizens. Alex is deeply committed to took over the family construction business, A. sensible foreign policy, which is why he op- serving the veterans of Trumbull County, Ohio Teichert and Son, when his father passed posed the escalation of the Vietnam War. and is very worthy of being inducted into the After the watershed election of 1974, he away in 1953. A. Teichert and Son, now 2013 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. was elected by his colleagues to chair the Ag- Teichert, Inc., has been serving the Sac- f riculture Committee, a position he held until ramento region for over one hundred and RECOGNIZING ERIE CANAL HAR- 1981, when he was appointed Majority Whip twenty-five years and holds the oldest active BOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORA- by then Speaker Thomas P. ‘‘Tip’’ O’Neill. contractor’s license in the state, No. 8. Mr. TION AS 2013 BUSINESS OF THE When Speaker O’Neill was succeeded by Ma- Teichert served as the corporation’s president YEAR jority Leader Jim Wright (D–TX), Tom Foley and chairman of the board for thirty-five years. was elevated to the post of Majority Leader He had the business acumen to turn Teichert and served in that post until June 6, 1989 from a company to a corporation which in- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS when he was elected Speaker of the House cludes Teichert Construction, Teichert Mate- OF NEW YORK upon the resignation of Speaker Wright. rials, StoneBridge Properties, and the Teichert IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foundation. Together, these companies are Tom Foley was Speaker of the House in Monday, October 28, 2013 1991 when President George H.W. Bush leaders in the fields of construction, aggregate launched Operations Desert Shield and Desert production, and real estate development, while Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Storm, the first Persian Gulf War. Thanks in also being one of the most charitable organi- commend the Erie Canal Harbor Development large part to the spirit of bipartisanship that zations in Sacramento. Corporation (ECHDC) on its many accomplish- Tom Foley embodied, the nation remained Beyond being a stellar businessman and ments including being recognized by the Am- unified throughout the Persian Gulf War. committed father, Mr. Teichert was a civic herst Chamber of Commerce at its 2013 Busi- Following Speaker Foley’s service in the minded individual. He belonged to many social ness of the Year Awards Ceremony. The Erie House of Representatives he served with dis- organizations, including the Sacramento Ro- Canal Harbor Development Corporation is tinction as U.S. ambassador to Japan during tary Club for over fifty years, the Sutter Club being honored with the Stewardship Award at the second Clinton Administration. In recogni- and he was an active member of Sac- the Chamber’s event on October 28, 2013. tion of his exceptional service to our country, ramento’s Trinity Cathedral. He was a found- In 2005, as part of the NYPA settlement in 2001 the federal courthouse in Spokane, ing board member of the Sacramento Region agreement, we called for a dedicated revenue Washington was renamed the Thomas S. Community Foundation. In 1968, Mr. Teichert stream to fund waterfront development in the Foley United States Courthouse. helped establish the Sacramento Chapter of city of Buffalo. But perhaps more importantly, Today, one of the things cited most as the National Urban League with the goal of we called for a locally controlled, waterfront being what is wrong with Congress is the envi- improving job and education opportunities for development corporation, whose express pur- ronment of hyper partisanship which is threat- Sacramento’s African American community. pose was to enhance public access to Buf- ening the ability of the House to fulfill its func- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join falo’s Inner and Outer Harbor waterfront tion. me today in paying honor to Henry Teichert areas. The Corporation’s primary objective

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They make both Texas and our nation 2007 the Erie Canal Harbor Development Cor- cally underserved community. The Health strong. Erika and I, who will celebrate a half poration was created. Since that time, ECHDC Center has worked over the last several years century of marriage in a few years, congratu- has taken an aggressive approach to water- to improve health outcomes and lowers costs late Willie and Elda on 75 years together and front development and is credited with remark- by inspiring individuals to change their life- wish them the best in the years to come. able projects along Buffalo’s Inner and Outer styles. The Health Center’s ‘‘Star Program’’ in- Harbors that are reinvigorating our city and corporates healthy lifestyle strategies and affir- f residents and visitors alike. mations into every primary care visit to im- HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVER- ECHDC is responsible for the work on the prove patients’ health and well-being. SARY OF THE BLACK MEN OF Erie Canal Redevelopment Project, which revi- This no-cost program has helped approxi- LABOR talized 12.5 acres of idle waterfront space into mately 900 patients collectively lose more than a highly trafficked downtown destination now 11,000 pounds. By helping patients make life- known as Canalside. This site incorporates style changes, the team at Richmond Area HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND historic elements of the original Erie Canal Healthcare Center has been able to reduce OF LOUISIANA and celebrates Buffalo’s role as the western the number of medications it prescribes and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES end of the canal. diagnostic tests it orders. The Health Center’s Monday, October 28, 2013 model of lowering costs and empowering pa- The Corporation has successfully managed Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tients is now serving as a model for several development of 23 acres at the Inner Harbor to honor the Black Men of Labor as they cele- similar programs throughout the state of for public, commercial and mixed uses. brate 20 years of service in preserving art and Maine. ECHDC oversaw demolition of the Buffalo Me- culture in the city of New Orleans. On October 18, 2013, the Richmond Area morial Auditorium, ongoing construction of his- The Black Men of Labor was established in Health Center celebrated three years of ex- torically aligned canals to be used as unique 1993 by musicians Fred J. Johnson Jr., Benny ceptional healthcare by hosting a reception water features and public ice staking destina- Jones Sr., and Gregory Stafford. For the past with patients and members of the greater tions, and improvements to the public land- twenty years, they have honored the contribu- community. I am delighted to recognize the scape including a vibrant central wharf at tions of African American men in the work accomplishments of this dedicated team of Canalside that accommodates large concerts, place while promoting and preserving tradi- healthcare workers and look forward to their public markets, and hundreds of other popular tional jazz music. events throughout the year. continued success in the years to come. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Rooted in the historic neighborhood of As a result of the groundwork laid by Treme, America’s oldest African American ECHDC, work is now underway on lating the Richmond Area Health Center on three years of exceptional patient care. community, these men celebrate their West HARBORcenter, an over $170 million private African heritage with yearly parades through- f sector investment on the Webster block that out the streets of New Orleans. builds off of the success of Canalside. HONORING WILLIE HESELMEYER I want to commend the Black Men of Labor Thanks to the hard work of the ECHDC, we AND ELDA ZEPLIN for their commitment to preserving the living, now have increased business and recreational breathing birthright of the city of New Orleans, activity on the Inner and Outer Harbors includ- jazz music. Through our triumphs and trage- ing 1,000 feet of boat dock installments at HON. JOHN R. CARTER OF TEXAS dies, it is our rich legacy in the arts that keeps Canalside, two new restaurants, the develop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES us grounded as a community. Organizations ment of Wilkeson Pointe, a 20 acre parcel of Monday, October 28, 2013 like the Black Men of Labor are at the core of parkland on the Outer Harbor among many this commitment. other public access improvements and amen- Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to On Sunday, October 20th, the streets once ities. Given ECHDC’s record of accomplish- celebrate the lasting love and commitment of again came alive to the sound of music as the ment in the waterfront development business, two great Texans. Black Men of Labor celebrated their 20th anni- the Corporation was recently entrusted with On November 2, 1938 millions of Americans versary. I want to join the New Orleans com- devising a plan for the future use of approxi- recalled the thrilling race the day before be- munity in celebrating their contributions. mately 130 acres of Outer Harbor lands. tween thoroughbreds Seabiscuit and War Ad- In 1987, the United States Congress des- Mr. Speaker, the Erie Canal Harbor Devel- miral. Others were still recovering from Orson ignated jazz as a rare and valuable national opment Corporation has worked tirelessly in Welles’ legendary War of the Worlds radio treasure to which we should devote our atten- their mission to revitalize the City of Buffalo’s broadcast from the previous weekend. tion, support, and resources to make sure it is Willie Heselmeyer and Elda Zeplin of Taylor, Inner and Outer Harbor areas and restore preserved, understood and promulgated. TX had bigger things on their minds. They economic growth to Western New York. The Today, I echo that sentiment and applaud were joining hands at the Prince of Peace Lu- region has benefited from the leadership and these men for their dedication to empowering theran Church (founded by Elda’s family in innovative vision of the Corporation, its staff their communities through music and the arts. and Board of Directors. I ask that my col- 1894) to become husband and wife. leagues join me in recognizing the Erie Canal 75 years later, they still walk together hand f Harbor Development Corporation for their in hand. Willie, with Elda constantly by his OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL dedication to Western New York and con- side, worked the land as a cotton, corn, and DEBT gratulate them in receiving the Stewardship milo farmer. They brought two sons into the Award from the Amherst Chamber of Com- world and were united through feast and fam- merce. ine. Together they witnessed their nation’s HON. MIKE COFFMAN f brave soldiers defend freedom on foreign OF COLORADO shores, watched a humble midwesterner take IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY mankind’s first steps on another world, and Monday, October 28, 2013 OF RICHMOND AREA HEALTH marveled at technological advances beyond CENTER’S STAR PROGRAM any of their dreams. Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January What began in 1938 continues strong into a 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD new millennium. Willie and Elda still live inde- fice, the national debt was OF MAINE pendently in their home on their farm east of $10,626,877,048,913.08. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Taylor. They play dominoes with friends nearly Today, it is $17,087,891,889,205.15. We’ve every day. Family and faith remain at the cen- added $6,461,014,840,292.07 to our debt in 4 Monday, October 28, 2013 ter of their happy life together. years. This is $5 trillion in debt our nation, our Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Willie and Elda will gather this November economy, and our children could have avoided recognize the Richmond Area Health Center with friends and family at the Fellowship Hall with a balanced budget amendment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28OC8.006 E28OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 28, 2013 RECOGNIZING PEOPLE INC. AS RE- continued devoting herself to volunteer work replied: ‘‘Mama always said that if it can’t rain CIPIENT OF THE 2013 THE with the Arc of the Glades, American Cancer on you, you’re indoors.’’ HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES Society and Visiting Nurse Association. In ad- Oail Andrew Phillips was born on Sep- AWARD dition, she is also the longtime president of the tember 29, 1923, in Orange, Texas, the son of General Federation of Women’s Club of Belle a truck driver, also named Oail, which is pro- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Glade. nounced ‘‘Awl.’’ He got his nickname when his OF NEW YORK Over the course of her life, she has earned younger sister, Edrina, tried to say ‘‘brother,’’ only to have it come out as ‘‘bumble’’ and later IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the love and respect of her fellow residents of Belle Glade and people throughout the Glades ‘‘bum.’’ In recounting the story, Bum remarked, Monday, October 28, 2013 area. She is a remarkable individual who con- ‘‘I don’t mind being called Bum, just as long as Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to tinues to devote her time and energy to nu- you don’t put a ‘you’ in front of it.’’ recognize People Inc. in being awarded the merous important agencies and projects. Al- Bum Phillips played football at Lamar Col- 2013 Health and Health Services Award from ways an advocate for the Glades, she rep- lege in Beaumont, Texas but left to serve in the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. resents their best interest on numerous county the Marines during World War II. Upon his re- People Inc. began in 1970 to ensure that boards and committees. For all of these rea- turn he played for Stephen F. Austin State people with disabilities or special needs have sons, I am very proud to recognize Sandra as College in Nacogdoches, Texas, graduating in an available support so they can succeed. a Hastings’ Hero, and to be her representative 1949. He then embarked upon a career The organization provides services to peo- in Congress. coaching high school football in Texas. In ple of all ages, from children and adults with Mr. Speaker, I am most grateful to Sandra 1958, he was hired as an assistant coach by disabilities to senior citizens. These services for her continued service to the Glades com- Texas A&M head coach Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, include residential, employment/vocational, munity. She has selflessly helped so many who would go on to become the legendary community outreach, health care and recre- people, and I am honored to recognize her for coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 1962, ation programs. Their comprehensive services her service. Bum Phillips was the head coach of Texas are well-known throughout Western New York. f Western University (now the University of Over the years, People Inc. has grown to Texas at El Paso). expand their services. They have increased TRIBUTE TO OAIL ANDREW ‘‘BUM’’ Three years later in 1965, Bum Phillips their populations served, spectrum of services, PHILLIPS, TEXAS ICON, HOME- made the jump to professional football when geographic locations and number of sites. SPUN PHILOSOPHER, AND LEG- he was named defensive coordinator for the Since 2010, People Inc. has been recog- ENDARY COACH OF THE HOUS- Houston Oilers of the American Football nized as one of New York State’s certified TON OILERS League. In 1967 he was hired by San Diego Compass Agencies. Compass stands for Con- Chargers head coach Sid Gillman to be his sumerism, Outcome, Management Plan and HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE defensive assistant and in 1974 followed Agency Self Survey, and conveys People OF TEXAS Gillman back to the Houston Oilers as the Inc.’s effective model of person centered plan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES team’s defensive coordinator, replacing him as head coach the following year. ning, managed outcomes, and advocacy in- Monday, October 28, 2013 volvement by individuals and their families to Bum Phillips’ Oilers teams were known for accomplish their mission. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to their physical style of play and outstanding de- Those involved with People Inc. strive to- inform the House of the sad news that Amer- fense anchored by Robert Brazile and future ward a future where all persons whose needs ica has lost one of the most beloved, success- Hall of Famers Elvin Bethea and Curley Culp. limit their integration into the community reach ful, and colorful coaches in the history of the Bum was a ‘‘players coach’’; his players loved their highest potential as responsible members National Football League. Oail Andrew ‘‘Bum’’ him because he kept them fresh by shunning of society. These individuals deserve to be- Phillips passed away last Friday, October 18, overly long practices and encouraged camara- come contributing and active members in their 2013, at his ranch home in Goliad, Texas. He derie. communities, enjoy the greatest possible de- was 90 years old. The unquestioned leader and star of the gree of independence, and acceptance in all The Houston Oilers was not a very good team was running back Earl Campbell, the aspects of their lives. team when Bum Phillips was named head 1977 Heisman Trophy winner from the Univer- Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to coach and general manager in 1975. In fact, sity of Texas and the first player selected in honor People Inc. for being awarded the they were one of the worst teams in the the 1978 NFL draft. The ‘‘Tyler Rose,’’ who Health and Health Services award and com- league. But within the space of three short still holds every major Oilers rushing record mend them for their great work on behalf of all years, Bum turned the Oilers into a power- and is one of the greatest running backs in Western New Yorkers. house and transformed the downtrodden fran- NFL history, also would go on to be enshrined f chise into one of the most popular and enter- in the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. taining teams in the NFL. About Earl Campbell, who ushered in the HONORING SANDRA GOVE Along the way, Bum Phillips’ mastery of the ‘‘Luv Ya Blue!’ era and dazzled a Monday CHAMBLEE FOR HER SERVICE one-liner endeared himself to his fans and the Night Football national television audience TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF media. He once quipped in response to a with a breathtaking display of speed and LIFE IN HER COMMUNITY question about the Dallas Cowboys, ‘‘that power in rushing for 221 yards and leading the other team up North’’: ‘‘The Dallas Cowboys Oilers to a wild 35–30 victory over the Miami HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS may be America’s team but the Houston Oil- Dolphins, Bum Phillips once said: ‘‘That young OF FLORIDA ers are Texas’s team!’’ On another occasion, man is the difference between losing your job IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when he was asked to describe the great Earl and winning the national championship.’’ Campbell, his star running back, he said: ‘‘He After 5 years as head coach of the Oilers, Monday, October 28, 2013 may not be in a class all by himself, but it Bum Phillips was offered and accepted the Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it don’t take long to call the roll.’’ head coaching job of the New Orleans Saints, gives me great pride to rise today to recognize As coach of the Houston Oilers, Bum Phil- whom he almost led to the playoffs for the first Ms. Sandra Gove, a resident of Belle Glade, lips was the winningest coach in franchise his- time in the history of that franchise. In 1985 he Florida. Sandra recently received the Athena tory (59–38 record), leading the team to the resigned as coach of the Saints but remained Award from the Chamber of Commerce of the American Football Conference Championship connected to the game by working as a TV Palm Beaches. This distinguished award hon- game in 1978 and 1979 but losing each time and radio analyst for the Oilers. Asked what ors individuals for professional accomplish- to the eventual Super Bowl champion Pitts- he planned to do in his retirement, Bum said, ment and service to improve the quality of life burgh Steelers. ‘‘Nothing. And I don’t start before noon!’’ for others in the community. It warms my heart Who can ever forget the sight of Bum Phil- In addition to his wife Debbie, Bum Phillips to learn that Sandra was the individual to re- lips patrolling the sidelines with his trademark is survived by his son, Wade, a former head ceive it this year. buzz cut, decked out in work shirt, blue jeans, coach of the Dallas Cowboys, the Denver For the last 14 years, she has served as cowboy boots, and white Stetson, which he Broncos and the Buffalo Bills, and five daugh- Executive Director of the Glades Health Initia- wore except when the Oilers played in the As- ters from a previous marriage, Susan, Cicely, tive, an agency that provides HIV prevention trodome? Asked to explain why he did not Dee Jean, Andrea and KimAnn; many grand- services. Since her retirement, Sandra has wear his cowboy hat in the Astrodome, Bum children and great-grandchildren.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28OC8.007 E28OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS October 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1583 Mr. Speaker, more than three decades have IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE’S Holy Rosary Church in Hazleton, Pennsyl- passed since Bum Phillips strolled the side- EUROPEAN ASPIRATIONS vania. lines of the Astrodome as the head coach of Monica Barletta has been a member of the the Oilers and the beloved leader of ‘‘Luv Ya HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Holy Rosary Church for over 70 years, joining Blue!’’ Nation, but he will always be remem- OF MASSACHUSETTS in 1943 to receive her First Communion. She bered as the man who put the Oilers on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and her late husband Fred Barletta Sr. have map and embodied the spirit and civic pride of Monday, October 28, 2013 been instrumental in every major project un- Houston, the greatest city in the greatest dertaken by Holy Rosary Parish. Mrs. Barletta country in the only world we know. Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, as Ranking has been a member and officer of the Chris- Mr. Speaker, I ask for a moment of silence Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs tian Woman’s Society for over 50 years, and in memory of Oail Andrew ‘‘Bum’’ Phillips. Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and has served as a lector for nearly 25 years. Ad- Luv Ya Blue! Emerging Threats, I rise along with the co- ditionally, she was an active member of the chairs of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, f committee which initiated the annual Holy Ro- Representatives KAPTUR, LEVIN, and GERLACH, sary Bazaar in 1978 and she held the position RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF to voice my support for Ukraine’s European of Bazaar chairperson. She was one of the WILLIAMSVILLE’S PICTURE aspirations. founders of the church’s annual Mother’s Day MAIN STREET PROJECT As long-time advocates for the democratiza- Carnation Sales that support the Pennsylva- tion and economic liberalization of Ukraine, we nians for Human Life organization, an effort HON. BRIAN HIGGINS welcome the progress that has been made to which has raised tens of thousands of dollars date and encourage Ukraine’s continued ef- OF NEW YORK for the local pro-life movement over the past forts in the coming weeks to realize the final IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 30 years. She is also currently a member of steps necessary to enter into an Association Monday, October 28, 2013 the Holy Rosary Parish Council. Agreement with the European Union (EU) at Mr. Speaker, for her dedicated work at the Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius this Holy Rosary Church in Hazleton, Pennsyl- commend the Village of Williamsville: Picture November. vania, I commend Monica Barletta. Main Street Project as the Amherst Chamber By strengthening Ukraine’s bilateral relation- f of Commerce’s choice for the Revitalization ship with the EU, we are confident that Award for their 2013 Business of the Year through greater economic integration and polit- RECOGNIZING COL. PAULETTE Awards for their efforts to transform the main ical cooperation, Ukraine will be able to SCHANK commercial strip of the Village of Williamsville achieve a stronger relationship with current into a more vibrant and vital urban village EU Member States, as well as transatlantic partners, such as the United States, through a HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK core. OF PENNSYLVANIA Through the process of placemaking, the vil- shared respect for democratic principles, rule IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lage of Williamsville initiated a citizen-driven of law, good governance, human rights, and effort to create a vision for what Main Street essential freedoms. As such, we believe that Monday, October 28, 2013 should be and to create a plan to make that the signing of an Association Agreement be- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today vision a reality. More than 36,000 vehicles tween Ukraine and the EU will continue to in recognition of a career dedicated to service travel down Main Street each day, and resi- serve as a catalyst for democratic and human to our country. After more than two decades of dents and businesses identified the lack of a rights reforms, enhanced economic develop- service, Colonel Paulette Schank will be retir- pedestrian environment as a detriment to both ment, and improved welfare for all Ukrainians. ing from her command, but her service and commerce and the viability of the future of the Over the last year, we have observed with commitment to others will not soon be forgot- village. interest Ukraine’s efforts to meet the EU’s ten. Colonel Schank, a Bucks County resident, The Community Plan was devised in 2005 conditions for this agreement, and as the is the Commander of the 514th AMDS, Aero- which identified a solution to the traffic prob- Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius draws space Medicine Squadron based out of Joint lems on Main Street. Picture Main Street di- near, we wish to encourage all parties to con- Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Her rectly addressed those issues by seeking to tinue to cooperate and work swiftly to com- detachment provides medical support for over make the state road more equitable for both plete all remaining reforms, in law and in prac- 2,600 Airmen, ensuring their medical readi- drivers and pedestrians. The plan called for tice. ness to meet mission requirements both state- Recognizing that key progress has been numerous improvements to make the shop- side and abroad. made in certain areas, including the enact- ping district more accessible to pedestrians As both a civilian nurse-anesthetist at Saint ment of a new criminal procedure code, we which include $7,000,000 streetscape en- Mary Medical Center in Langhorne and an Air support further tangible action by Ukraine to hancements, aggressive tree planting, bulb- Force reserve officer, Colonel Schank has address critical issues and incorporate the re- outs, a mid-block signal for pedestrians, light- dedicated her life to caring for others—be it in forms necessary to improve its electoral sys- ing, gateways, pocket parks, and even a Bucks County or around the world. During her tem, governing institutions, and its system of smartphone application or valet parking in the tenure with the Air Force she has provided justice. In particular, we believe that a crucial village. Changes could also result in the cre- medical assistance in times of war and in hu- step towards such reform would be the pardon ation a ‘‘village-square’’ or second shopping manitarian efforts—from Iraq to Haiti, Mozam- and release of former Prime Minister Yulia district around the Historic Williamsville Water bique to Peru. Mill. Tymoshenko under mutually acceptable terms. Colonel Schank is a vital part of my Vet- The signing of an Association Agreement Although pending approval by the state, the erans Advisory Board and a trusted consultant with the EU marks a significant opportunity for changes are set to go into effect next spring. when it comes to pursuing legislation that ben- Ukraine to fulfill its commitments to democracy Within the waiting period, thousands of resi- efits my district’s veterans and military mem- and human rights and is in the strategic inter- dents took part in ‘‘taking back Main Street,’’ bers. ests of Ukraine, the EU, and the United an old-fashioned block party that closed the On behalf of a grateful community, a grate- States. We offer our support and encourage- thoroughfare to traffic and invited residents out ful nation, and a grateful world I thank Colonel ment to Ukraine in the coming weeks as it onto the street. Paulette Schank for her service and wish her takes the final steps towards a stronger and Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me the the best in her retirement. enhanced relationship with the EU. opportunity to recognize the Village of f Williamsville: Picture Main Street Project’s ef- f fort to revitalize the Village of Williamsville. MONICA BARLETTA PERSONAL EXPLANATION Their innovation and determination are not only admirable and deserving of such praise, HON. LOU BARLETTA HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER but an incredible asset to the future success OF PENNSYLVANIA OF TENNESSEE of Western New York. I congratulate the Vil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lage of Williamsville: Picture Main Street Project as the recipient of the Revitalization Monday, October 28, 2013 Monday, October 28, 2013 Award for the Amherst Chamber of Com- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, on October 23, merce’s 2013 Business of the Year Awards. Monica Barletta, longtime parishioner of the 2013, I was unavoidably absent and missed

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28OC8.019 E28OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 28, 2013 the following rollcall votes: No. 556, the DeFa- While Col. Tarchick currently serves as the revolution sparked a chain reaction throughout zio Amendment No. 2; No. 557, the Flores Commander of the 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Central Europe, culminating in Czecho- Amendment No. 3; No. 558, the Hastings Air Reserve Base, he has worked in many slovakia’s Velvet Revolution and the fall of the Amendment No. 6; No. 559, the Richmond other capacities. After enlisting in the Air Berlin Wall in November 1989. Amendment No. 16; and No. 560 on final pas- Force Reserve in 1978, he became an X–Ray Mr. Speaker, the people of the United sage of the Water Resources Reform and De- Technician, and would later serve as a States and Europe owe Tadeusz Mazowiecki velopment Act. Had I voted, I would have Loadmaster with the 910th Tactical Airlift an immeasurable debt of gratitude. The world voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote No. 556, ‘‘aye’’ on Group in Ohio. After graduating from Officer today is safer and more free because of him rollcall vote No. 557, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote No. Training School in 1984, he served in many and Polish patriots like him. His memory 558, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 559, and ‘‘aye’’ units as Squadron Training Officer, Wing serves as an inspiration to those who fight— on rollcall vote No. 560. Plans Officer, Tactics Instructor, Flight Exam- often against all odds—for rule of law and f iner, Chief Navigator, 4th Air Force Operations human dignity in their own countries, and as Staff Officer, Director of Operations, and Oper- a reminder to all that the blessings of liberty IN HONOR OF UNITED STATES ations Group Commander. and democracy should not be taken for grant- ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT Throughout his career, Col. Tarchick was al- ed. MAJOR DONALD R. WINGROVE ways ready to meet the call of duty. During f hurricanes Katrina and Rita, he led the first Air HON. RICHARD HUDSON Force rescue efforts that saved more than YVONNE ‘‘BONNIE’’ GONZALEZ OF NORTH CAROLINA 1,000 people. And at his current position, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has successfully converted the 94th Airlift HON. HENRY CUELLAR Monday, October 28, 2013 Wing from a training wing to a combat-coded OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tactical wing. Under his leadership, the 94th honor the life of United States Army Com- Airlift Wing hasn’t suffered a single casualty. Monday, October 28, 2013 For his exceptional service, Col. Tarchick has mand Sergeant Major (CSM) Donald R. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wingrove and commemorate his valiant serv- earned the Legion of Merit, the Aerial Achieve- ment Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal recognize the retiring CEO of Workforce Solu- ice to our great nation. tion Yvonne ‘‘Bonnie’’ Gonzalez. She has CSM Wingrove was born on November 12, with three oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, been CEO of Workforce Solution since 2003 1936, and enlisted in the United States Army and is ending her tenure after ten years. Her two short months after turning eighteen. After and many other awards. Col. Tarchick will surely be missed. He has tireless efforts have improved the community basic training, CSM Wingrove quickly rose up and served to better the development and the ranks, training and serving from Fort played an invaluable role in the U.S. Air Force for decades, and his effective leadership has progress for south Texas. Bragg, North Carolina to Thailand. In Novem- ‘‘Bonnie’’ Gonzalez was born in Rio Grande ber of 1970, CSM Wingrove heroically put left a positive example of leadership that will be passed to all of those who served under City, Texas. Gonzalez earned a Bachelor’s of himself in harm’s way and displayed immense Science in Nursing from The University of dedication to this nation in a clandestine mis- him. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Georgia’s 11th Texas at Austin in 1981, and was recruited by sion to rescue American prisoners of war in Harvard University to attend the John F. Ken- North Vietnam. Congressional District, I would like to extend my deepest thanks to Col. Tarchick for devot- nedy School of Government where she earned CSM Wingrove was awarded the Silver Star a Master of Public Administration in 1993. Medal, the third highest military decoration for ing his life to the upholding of our Constitution and to the protection of our American way of Prior to becoming the CEO for Workforce So- valor, for his extraordinary heroism and devo- lutions, she served as founding President/CEO tion to duty in the face of enemy forces. life. I wish him a happy—and well-deserved retirement. of the RGV Empowerment Zone Corporation I applaud CSM Wingrove’s bravery and from 1995–2003. Under her direction, the Em- f service, and I thank him for his heroic and powerment Zone took a $40 million dollar fed- selfless actions. We are fortunate to have IN MEMORY OF TADEUSZ eral investment and leveraged an additional brave men and women like CSM Wingrove MAZOWIECKI $416 million in local, state, national, and pri- who stand committed to defending our great vate sector investment into Empowerment nation at home and abroad. His dedication Zone communities. From establishing the and sacrifice represent the best our nation has HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING OF MASSACHUSETTS Teenage Parent Alternative Program, a state to offer. recognized program for McAllen I.S.D. in Mr. Speaker, CSM Wingrove was one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1988; to being a founding member of South greatest American soldiers and patriots, but he Monday, October 28, 2013 Texas Community College, now South Texas was also a loving father and husband, and a Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor College; to testifying before state and federal faithful friend to many. North Carolina is no Tadeusz Mazowiecki, who passed away today officials on development, community and eco- stranger to heroes like CSM Wingrove. Our at the age of 86. nomic development, and education, Ms. Gon- state boasts some of the finest warfighters the Tadeusz Mazowiecki played a pivotal role in zalez continues to be an advocate for the Val- nation has ever seen. We are forever indebted the Round Table talks that paved the way for ley. to him and other American soldiers who dedi- Poland’s peaceful democratic transition. He As CEO, Gonzalez plays an integral role in cate their lives to defend our freedom, secure was an architect of the agreement that led to leading change and leveraging strategic part- our homeland, and protect our democracy. Poland’s first partially free elections in June nerships within the workforce development in- f 1989 and went on to serve as Poland’s first dustry and in the Rio Grande Valley. Gonzalez HONORING COLONEL TIMOTHY E. post-communist prime minister. is a devoted public servant and community TARCHICK, USAF Throughout his life, Mazowiecki was a cou- leader. Gonzalez challenges the organization rageous advocate for workers’ rights and to be innovative, efficient and effective in the HON. PHIL GINGREY human dignity. He was the leader of a small programmatic and fiscal oversight of workforce group of Polish intellectuals who traveled to development services for Hidalgo, Starr, and OF GEORGIA Gdansk in 1980 to show their solidarity with Willacy counties in South Texas. She, together IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES striking shipyard workers. He was one of the with the Board of Directors, strives to ensure Monday, October 28, 2013 first to be arrested when communist authori- that public dollars go directly to the develop- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ties declared martial law in December 1981 ment of the local workforce, in training, job rise today to honor Colonel Timothy E. and one of the last to be released a year later. seeker, and business services. Workforce So- Tarchick and to recognize his lifetime of serv- Throughout the 1980s, Mazowiecki served as lutions was recently recognized as one of the ice to our country in the United States Air an advisor to Lech Walesa and played a lead- highest performing workforce boards in Texas Force. ing role in Solidarity movement. As prime min- and one of only 26 national grantees for the On October 31, Col. Tarchick will retire from ister, Mazowiecki sped political reforms, en- 2012 Workforce Innovation Fund. the United States Air Force after more than 35 acted civil and political rights, and laid the Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Ms. years of dedication and sacrifice for our great groundwork for Poland’s successful transition Yvonne ‘‘Bonnie’’ Gonzalez, retiring CEO of nation. to a free market economy. Poland’s peaceful Workforce Solution. Her years of dedication

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There is a haps we have become so accustomed to our POLISH GENERAL KAZIMIERZ Pulaski Monument erected in his honor, on way of life that we forget how radical these Monterrey Square in Savannah, Georgia. PULASKI thoughts were at the time. Let us remember In 1791, twelve years after his death, his what a price was paid for their emergence homeland in Poland adopted a new constitu- HON. MARCY KAPTUR globally. tion modeled on that of the U.S. Constitu- Pulaski’s life reminds us of that early tion, which just had been adopted in 1789. OF OHIO struggle of our founders to build a new The Polish Constitution too was a revolu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America, casting off the remnants of old em- tionary document as Poland became the first Monday, October 28, 2013 pires. Pulaski volunteered his services in the nation in Europe to outlaw serfdom. Indeed, Revolutionary War of the United States. her constitution was so threatening to Eu- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, during this America’s founders were about building a rope’s empires, Poland was wiped off the map month of October, the American people honor brand new nation girded by Enlightenment of Europe for 126 years emerging as a nation the life of Polish General Casimir (Kazimierz) ideals. That struggle did not happen over- after World War I and the Peace Treaty of Pulaski whose love of liberty, bravery and mili- night. In fact we should recall that almost 4 Versailles due significantly to the friendship tary prowess in founding the American cavalry decades after Pulaski first volunteered, the between U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and new America was still fighting for its future. Polish pianist Ignacy Paderewski. played a pivotal role in winning our American The ballad ‘‘Battle of New Orleans’’ recounts Revolution. Let his timeless story inspire gen- Many national recognitions of Pulaski’s America’s fight to finally drive the British contributions to America’s victory in our erations to come. May the eagles that soar from its territory. You might recall the Revolution have been accomplished. On Oc- over both our lands—as symbols of liberty— words from the last great land Battle in the tober 29, 1779, the U.S. Congress passed a res- strengthen our partnership in freedom’s cause. War of 1812 . . .‘‘in 1814, we took a little trip, olution that a monument be dedicated to Onward. along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty him. The first memorial was built in 1854 and Mississip. We took a little bacon and we took COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF POLISH a bust of Pulaski was added to busts of other a little beans, and we caught the bloody GENERAL KAZIMIERZ PULASKI heroes in the U.S. Capitol in 1867. In 1910, British in a town called New Orleans.’’ Of Thank you to all who have gathered here President William Taft of Ohio unveiled a course, this year of 2013, our region of the Congress-sponsored General Casimir Pulaski today to remember and to commemorate the United States is commemorating the 200th contributions of General Casimir Pulaski to statue. In 1929, Congress passed a General anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie, when Pulaski Memorial Day. There is a federal ob- our nation’s victory in the American Revolu- Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated tion and to passing to us the blessings of lib- servance of General Pulaski Memorial Day the British in Lake Erie, the only time the commemorating Pulaski’s death from erty. As a young child, I first learned his British Navy has ever lost a battle on the wounds suffered at the Siege of Savannah on name as the street on which our grand- high seas. The British monarchy finally was October 9, 1779. After a previous attempt parents lived which was named ‘‘PULASKI’’. driven out of the westernmost reaches of the failed, on Nov. 6, 2009, President Barack Kazimierz Pulaski was born in Warsaw, Po- new America. Obama signed a joint resolution of the U.S. land in 1745, 268 years ago, son of Polish So, imagine, Casimir Pulaski fighting Senate and House conferring on Pulaski an Count Jozef Pulaski and Marianna Zielinska. bravely 33 years earlier before the War of honorary American citizenship, 230 years Within a little more than two decades, he 1812, at the dawn of the American Revolu- after his death, making him the 7th person would come to be known as a freedom fighter tion. To my knowledge, there are no ballads so honored. and ‘‘the father of the American cavalry.’’ written yet about his achievements, though Today, we, here in the heart of Cleveland, Through his family in Poland, Pulaski be- they are legendary and worthy of expression. came involved at a very early age—age 15— Pulaski travelled in 1777 to Philadelphia— again bear witness and respectfully remem- in political and military activity. He accom- America’s first capital—a decade before our ber General Casimir Pulaski. We express our panied his father and other members of the Constitution was drafted and signed. He gratitude in America’s third century for his Polish nobility to publicly oppose the Prus- wrote to Washington: ‘‘I came here, where bravery and vision. And we collectively join sian, Russian, and Austrian empires’ designs freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to together, as eagles fly above both our na- on dominating their Polish homeland. Pu- live or die for it.’’ Washington knew that the tions, to say: Long live his memory, long laski pushed for Polish independence, free of colonies had no trained cavalry, so he met live America, long live Poland and long live outside interference. When he was outlawed with Pulaski and introduced him to Marquis liberty. in his homeland by the Russian empire after de Lafayette and John Hancock. Pulaski f initial uprisings failed, he decided to travel showed off some of his riding abilities, and to Paris, France, in a self imposed exile. In tried to convince Washington of the superi- HONORING THE 85TH ANNIVER- so doing, he came to befriend Benjamin ority of the cavalry over the infantry. And in SARY OF THE PLANNED PAR- Franklin, a father of our country, who also Sept. 1777 Washington persuaded the Conti- ENTHOOD OF MINNESOTA, had travelled to France imbued with the nental Congress to give Pulaski temporary NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DA- spirit of the French Revolution and its val- command of the Cavalry. On that very same KOTA ues of liberty, equality, fraternity. They day, Pulaski pushed back the Birdshot at the both were seeking alternatives to the em- Battle of Brandywine in which he came to pire-driven political systems of the European the aid of Washington’s forces and dem- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM continent. Franklin was captivated with the onstrated his brilliant military tactics. He OF MINNESOTA ideas of the Enlightenment as he tried to saved Washington’s Army from defeat, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help lead a fledgling nation, casting off the some have recorded he took a bullet aimed Monday, October 28, 2013 oppression of Great Britain’s monarchy. at George Washington himself. Congress ac- Franklin was impressed by Pulaski and knowledged Pulaski’s leadership and com- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise wrote of him to George Washington: ‘‘Count missioned him as a Brigadier General. He to honor Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, Pulaski of Poland, is an officer famous was placed in command of four light cavalry North Dakota, and South Dakota (PPMNS) on throughout Europe for his bravery and con- regiments. But, Pulaski as a foreigner had the 85th anniversary of its founding. duct in defense of the liberties of his country difficulty with the Continental Congress al- In 1928, Minnesota’s first clinic was estab- against the three great invading powers of lowing him to fight. So he asked Washington Russia, Austria and Prussia . . . he may be to allow him to start his own legion. He even lished, providing women with access to repro- highly useful to our service.’’ offered to pay for them. Congress finally ductive care. Since then, additional clinics in A century before their encounter, new agreed. With 68 horses and 200 foot soldiers, Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota ideas of how people should live, and govern the Pulaski Legion would become the colo- have opened ensuring women, men and their themselves, were brewing and emerging on a nists’ first fully trained cavalry. He spent families have access to affordable, com- European continent fraught with empires the winter of 1777 to 1778 at Valley Forge prehensive care. Each year, more than 60,000 and suppression of individual liberty. These with most of the army. He was then ordered patients access a broad range of health serv- ideas were transformational concepts in to defend Little Egg Harbor in New Jersey ices including preventative screenings, repro- human history. They revolved around how and then Minisink on the Delaware; Wash- people should live and govern themselves. ington then ordered him to proceed South to ductive care, and routine exams. The new concepts emphasized democracy not Charleston, South Carolina. During the Bat- Over the past 85 years, the caring staff, ad- monarchy; equality not subservience nor tle of Savannah, on October 9, 1779, Pulaski vocates, and volunteers have been invaluable serfdom; liberty not repression; freedom of was wounded by cannon as he charged into to the success of PPMNS. Their dedication thought and reason, not dogma nor emotion; battle on horseback. He fell to the ground, ensures that women and their families have

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Retirement Income Security Act of f 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of congratulate the people of Georgia on the 1986 to provide for cooperative and IN RECOGNITION OF THE BRAV- conduct of the October 27 presidential elec- small employer charity pension plans, ERY OF UNITED STATES ARMY tion. International observers, including the Or- H.R. 2747, to amend title 40, United CORPORAL WONG SUEY LEE ganization for Security and Cooperation in Eu- States Code, to transfer certain func- rope, characterized the election as ‘‘positive tions from the Government Account- and transparent,’’ noting that freedom of ex- ability Office to the Department of pression, movement and assembly were re- Labor relating to the processing of HON. RON BARBER claims for the payment of workers who spected, and that candidates were able to OF ARIZONA were not paid appropriate wages under campaign without restriction. certain provisions of such title, and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The election’s successful conduct—and the nominations of Michael Keith Yudin, of pending peaceful transfer of power—dem- the District of Columbia, to be Assist- Monday, October 28, 2013 onstrate the growing maturity of Georgia’s de- ant Secretary for Special Education mocracy. This is an important indication that and Rehabilitative Services, and James Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Georgia is indeed ready to initial an Associa- Cole, Jr., of New York, to be General honor United States Army Corporal Wong Counsel, both of the Department of tion Agreement with the European Union at Education, and Chai Rachel Feldblum, Suey Lee, a veteran who resides in my district the November 28–29 Eastern Partnership of Southern Arizona. Mr. Speaker, it is with of the District of Columbia, to be a Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. The Association Member of the Equal Employment Op- great respect and esteem that I request this Agreement, which includes deep and com- portunity Commission, and any pend- body recognize Corporal Lee for his coura- prehensive free trade provisions, will give the ing nominations. geous service and tremendous bravery. Georgian people new tools and new incentives SD–430 Corporal Lee is a veteran of the Korean to strengthen their democratic institutions, fight 10 a.m. corruption, and uphold the rule of law. Committee on Banking, Housing, and War and saw firsthand the brutality of battle. Urban Affairs He was one of more than 1 million heroic Mr. Speaker, I also congratulate Giorgi Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, Americans who committed to support their na- Margvelashvili on his electoral victory. I call on and Investment tion in a time of war halfway around the world all political parties to work together to advance To hold hearings to examine the ‘‘JOBS to face an unknown enemy in a strange land. Georgia’s interests and the interests of the Act’’ at a year and a half, focusing on Six months into his service with the U.S. Georgian people. assessing progress and unmet opportu- nities. Army, and nearly a year after the communist f SD–538 invasion of South Korea, Corporal Lee faced SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Conferees mortar and small arms fire to rally his platoon Meeting of conferees on S. Con. Res. 8, a and continue the advance of his unit toward Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, concurrent resolution setting forth the the Iron Triangle, a key communications and agreed to by the Senate of February 4, congressional budget for the United transportation hub in the Yonchon-Cheorwon 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary lev- area of the Korean peninsula. tem for a computerized schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate com- els for fiscal year 2013, and setting Through testimonials by his fellow soldiers, mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- forth the appropriate budgetary levels a stirring picture has been painted of what tees, and committees of conference. for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. transpired on June 3rd, 1951 and of Corporal HC–5 This title requires all such committees 11 a.m. Lee’s fierce determination and grit. As point to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Committee on Finance man for the lead platoon of the lead company Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold hearings to examine the Trans- of his assault battalion, Corporal Lee encoun- mittee—of the time, place and purpose atlantic Trade and Investment Part- tered a number of enemy positions, drawing of the meetings, when scheduled and nership. heavy fire and killing an enemy soldier. any cancellations or changes in the SD–215 meetings as they occur. 1 p.m. Having cleared enemy forces from two en- Conferees trenched positions, taking fire from small arms As an additional procedure along Meeting of conferees on H.R. 2642, to pro- and mortar rounds, Corporal Lee gallantly ex- with the computerization of this infor- vide for the reform and continuation of posed himself to that fire and rallied his squad mation, the Office of the Senate Daily agricultural and other programs of the leaders to take on a third enemy position upon Digest will prepare this information for Department of Agriculture through fis- printing in the Extensions of Remarks cal year 2018. a nearby steep hill. Corporal Lee tended to the 1100–LHOB wounded around him, as the platoon took aim section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD on Monday and Wednesday of each 2 p.m. and neutralized the enemy on the small hill. week. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs He then scaled that hill, dodging grenades and To hold hearings to examine pending Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Oc- coming face-to-face with enemy soldiers, kill- health care and benefits legislation. tober 29, 2013 may be found in the Daily ing three at point-blank range. SR–418 Digest of today’s record. Commission on Security and Cooperation From the portrait laid out in the testimony of in Europe his many colleagues, it is clear that Corporal MEETINGS SCHEDULED To receive a briefing on the U.S. Civil Lee was instrumental in keeping together his Rights Movement, focusing on how the OCTOBER 30 platoon and showed immense leadership in movement has impacted Europe and the face of incredible hardship. Indeed, two 9:15 a.m. the continuing work of the United Committee on Health, Education, Labor, States in advancing human rights for days later, Corporal Lee was severely wound- and Pensions minorities in Europe. ed in battle and returned to the United States. Business meeting to consider S. 1562, to RHOB–2255 Everyone in this great nation owes Corporal reauthorize the Older Americans Act of 2:30 p.m. Lee and his family a debt of gratitude for his 1965, S. 1557, to amend the Public Committee on Indian Affairs Health Service Act to reauthorize sup- Business meeting to consider S. 235, to selfless sacrifice. I call on my fellow col- port for graduate medical education provide for the conveyance of certain leagues and all Americans to rise today and programs in children’s hospitals, S. property located in Anchorage, Alaska, thank Corporal Lee for helping to secure free- 1561, to amend the Public Health Serv- from the United States to the Alaska dom for millions of people worldwide. ice Act to improve provisions relating Native Tribal Health Consortium, S.

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Sherman, of Massachu- To hold closed hearings to examine cer- ine S. 1074, to extend Federal recogni- setts, to be Ambassador to the Por- tain intelligence matters. tion to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, tuguese Republic, Anne W. Patterson, SH–219 the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Easter of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary 2:15 p.m. Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, for Near Eastern Affairs, Adam M. Committee on Foreign Relations the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Scheinman, of Virginia, to be Special Monacan Indian Nation, and the To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Representative of the President for Nu- Nansemond Indian Tribe, S. 1132, to tion of Daniel W. Yohannes, of Colo- clear Nonproliferation, with the rank provide for the recognition of the rado, to be Representative of the of Ambassador, Rose Eilene Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and S. United States of America to the Orga- Gottemoeller, of Virginia, to be Under 161, to extend the Federal recognition nization for Economic Cooperation and to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Secretary for Arms Control and Inter- Development, with the rank of Ambas- Indians of Montana. national Security, Frank A. Rose, of sador, Department of State. SD–628 Massachusetts, to be Assistant Sec- SD–419 Committee on the Judiciary retary for Verification and Compliance, To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Dwight L. Bush, Sr., of the District of NOVEMBER 6 Columbia, to be Ambassador to the tions of John B. Owens, of California, 10 a.m. Kingdom of Morocco, James Walter to be United States Circuit Judge for Committee on the Judiciary the Ninth Circuit, Matthew Frederick Brewster, Jr., of Illinois, to be Ambas- sador to the Dominican Republic, To hold an oversight hearing to examine Leitman, Judith Ellen Levy, Laurie J. the Bureau of Prisons and cost-effec- Michelson, and Linda Vivienne Parker, Brian A. Nichols, of Rhode Island, to be tive strategies for reducing recidivism. all to be a United States District Judge Ambassador to the Republic of Peru, SD–226 for the Eastern District of Michigan, and Carlos Roberto Moreno, of Cali- and Peter Joseph Kadzik, of New York, fornia, to be Ambassador to Belize, all NOVEMBER 7 to be an Assistant Attorney General, of the Department of State. Department of Justice. SD–419 9:30 a.m. SD–226 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Committee on Armed Services and Pensions To hold hearings to examine the impact OCTOBER 31 To hold hearings to examine attaining a of sequestration on the national de- 10 a.m. quality degree, focusing on innovations fense; with the possibility of a closed Committee on Banking, Housing, and to improve student success. session in SVC–217, following the open Urban Affairs SD–430 session. To hold hearings to examine housing fi- Committee on Homeland Security and SD–G50 nance reform, focusing on a govern- Governmental Affairs ment guarantee for mortgage-backed To hold hearings to examine government NOVEMBER 20 securities. clearances and background checks, fo- 3:30 p.m. SD–538 cusing on the Navy Yard tragedy. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Committee on Foreign Relations SD–342 sources Business meeting to consider S. Res. 268, Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, condemning the September 2013 ter- Business meeting to consider S. 42, to and Mining rorist attack at the Westgate Mall in provide anti-retaliation protections for To hold hearings to examine S. 182, to Nairobi, Kenya, and reaffirming United antitrust whistleblowers, S. 822, to pro- provide for the unencumbering of title States support for the people and Gov- tect crime victims’ rights, to eliminate to non-Federal land owned by the city ernment of Kenya, and the nomina- the substantial backlog of DNA sam- of Anchorage, Alaska, for purposes of tions of Gregory B. Starr, of Virginia, ples collected from crime scenes and economic development by conveyance to be Assistant Secretary for Diplo- convicted offenders, to improve and ex- matic Security, Mark Bradley pand the DNA testing capacity of Fed- of the Federal reversion interest to the Childress, of Virginia, to be Ambas- eral, State, and local crime labora- City, S. 483, to designate the Berryessa sador to the United Republic of Tan- tories, to increase research and devel- Snow Mountain National Conservation zania, Thomas Frederick Daughton, of opment of new DNA testing tech- Area in the State of California, S. 771, Arizona, to be Ambassador to the Re- nologies, to develop new training pro- to provide to the Secretary of the Inte- public of Namibia, Matthew T. Har- grams regarding the collection and use rior a mechanism to cancel contracts rington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador of DNA evidence, to provide post con- for the sale of materials CA–20139 and to the Kingdom of Lesotho, Eunice S. viction testing of DNA evidence to ex- CA–22901, S. 776, to establish the Col- Reddick, of the District of Columbia, onerate the innocent, to improve the umbine-Hondo Wilderness in the State to be Ambassador to the Republic of performance of counsel in State capital of New Mexico, to provide for the con- Niger, John Hoover, of Massachusetts, cases, and the nominations of Robert veyance of certain parcels of National to be Ambassador to the Republic of Leon Wilkins, to be United States Cir- Forest System land in the State, S. 841, Sierra Leone, Michael Stephen Hoza, of cuit Judge for the District of Columbia to designate certain Federal land in Washington, to be Ambassador to the Circuit, Brian J. Davis, to be United the San Juan National Forest in the Republic of Cameroon, Tomasz P. States District Judge for the Middle State of Colorado as wilderness, S. 1305, Malinowski, of the District of Colum- to provide for the conveyance of the bia, to be Assistant Secretary for De- District of Florida, Timothy L. Brooks, mocracy, Human Rights, and Labor, to be United States District Judge for Forest Service Lake Hill Administra- Crystal Nix-Hines, of California, for the the Western District of Arkansas, tive Site in Summit County, Colorado, rank of Ambassador during her tenure James Donato, Beth Labson Freeman, S. 1341, to modify the Forest Service of service as the United States Perma- and Vince Girdhari Chhabria, all to be Recreation Residence Program as the nent Representative to the United Na- a United States District Judge for the program applies to units of the Na- tions Educational, Scientific, and Cul- Northern District of California, Pedro tional Forest System derived from the tural Organization, Pamela K. A. Delgado Hernandez, to be United public domain by implementing a sim- Hamamoto, of Hawaii, to be Represent- States District Judge for the District ple, equitable, and predictable proce- ative to the Office of the United Na- of Puerto Rico, Carolyn B. McHugh, of dure for determining cabin user fees, S. tions and Other International Organi- Utah, to be United States Circuit 1414, to provide for the conveyance of zations in Geneva, with the rank of Judge for the Tenth Circuit, Pamela L. certain Federal land in the State of Or- Ambassador, Philip S. Goldberg, of the Reeves, to be United States District egon to the Confederated Tribes of District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Judge for the Eastern District of Ten- Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indi- to the Republic of the Philippines, Rob- nessee, and James Maxwell Moody, Jr., ans, S. 1415, to provide for the convey- ert O. Blake, Jr., of Maryland, to be to be United States District Judge for ance of certain Federal land in the Ambassador to the Republic of Indo- the Eastern District of Arkansas. State of Oregon to the Cow Creek Band nesia, Karen Clark Stanton, of Michi- SD–226

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:25 Oct 29, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M28OC8.000 E28OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS Monday, October 28, 2013 Daily Digest Senate tween the two Leaders, or their designees; that upon Chamber Action the use or yielding back of time, the joint resolution Routine Proceedings, pages S7563–S7582 be read a third time, and Senate vote on passage of Measures Introduced: Eighteen bills and two reso- the joint resolution; and that all other provisions of lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1576–1593, the statute governing consideration of the joint reso- S.J. Res. 26, and S. Res. 275. Page S7574 lution remain in effect. Page S7580 Measures Reported: Estevez Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- Special Report entitled ‘‘Activities of the Com- sideration of the nomination of Alan F. Estevez, of mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the District of Columbia, to be a Principal Deputy fairs During the 112th Congress’’. (S. Rept. No. Under Secretary of Defense. Page S7565 113–115) A motion was entered to close further debate on S. 376, to reauthorize the National Integrated the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- Drought Information System, with an amendment in sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113–114) Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, Page S7574 October 30, 2013. Page S7565 Measures Passed: Archuleta Nomination—Cloture: Senate began Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjust- consideration of the nomination of Katherine ment Act: Senate passed S. 893, to provide for an Archuleta, of Colorado, to be Director of the Office increase, effective December 1, 2013, in the rates of of Personnel Management. Page S7565 compensation for veterans with service-connected A motion was entered to close further debate on disabilities and the rates of dependency and indem- the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- nity compensation for the survivors of certain dis- sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the abled veterans. Page S7581 Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition National Technological Innovation Day: Senate of the nomination of Alan F. Estevez, of the District agreed to S. Res. 275, designating October 29, of Columbia, to be a Principal Deputy Under Sec- 2013, as ‘‘National Technological Innovation Day’’ retary of Defense. Page S7565 to recognize that technological innovation is critical Wheeler Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- to the United States economy and commemorating sideration of the nomination of Thomas Edgar the contributions of innovation to prosperity in the Wheeler, of the District of Columbia, to be a Mem- United States and abroad. Page S7581 ber of the Federal Communications Commission. Debt Limit Authority—Agreement: A unanimous- Page S7565 consent agreement was reached providing that at ap- A motion was entered to close further debate on proximately 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October, 29, the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- 2013, the Republican Leader, or his designee, be rec- sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the ognized to move to proceed to consideration of S.J. Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition Res. 26, relating to the disapproval of the Presi- of the nomination of Katherine Archuleta, of Colo- dent’s exercise of authority to increase the debt rado, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Man- limit; that the time until 12:30 p.m., be for debate agement. Page S7565 on the motion to proceed, with the time equally di- Lew Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consider- vided and controlled between the two Leaders, or ation of the nomination of Jacob J. Lew, of New their designees; that at 2:15 p.m., Senate vote on York, to be United States Governor of the Inter- adoption of the motion to proceed; that if the mo- national Monetary Fund; United States Governor of tion is successful, then the time for debate with re- the International Bank for Reconstruction and De- spect to the joint resolution be equally divided be- velopment; United States Governor of the Inter- D1012

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The rule require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include makes in order only the further amendment printed in an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the Rules Committee report, if offered by Representative George Miller of California or his designee, which shall the denial of a benefit sought; and Pages H6800–04 be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 20 Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent amend title 38, United States Code, to require the and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include a notice of shall not be subject to a demand for division of the ques- disagreement form in any notice of decision issued tion. The rule waives all points of order against the for the denial of a benefit sought, to improve the su- amendment printed in the report. The rule provides one pervision of fiduciaries of veterans under the laws ad- motion to recommit with or without instructions. In sec- ministered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and tion 3, the rule provides that a motion to proceed with for other purposes.’’. Page H6804 regard to a joint resolution of disapproval specified in sec- tion 1002 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014, Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education Im- may be offered even if the joint resolution has not been provement Act of 2013: H.R. 2011, to amend title reported or discharged, shall be in order only on the leg- 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year ex- islative day of October 29, 2013 or the legislative day of tension of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on October 30, 2013, and shall be debatable for one hour Education, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 404 yeas to equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an 2 nays, Roll No. 562. Pages H6804–06, H6806–07 opponent. In section 4, the rule provides that on any leg- Recess: The House recessed at 5:47 p.m. and recon- islative day during the period from October 31, 2013, through November 11, 2013: the Journal of the pro- vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H6806 ceedings of the previous day shall be considered as ap- Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment proved; and the Chair may at any time declare the House of silence in memory of Major Owens, former Mem- adjourned to meet at a date and time to be announced ber of Congress. by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. Finally, in section 5, the rule provides that the Speaker may appoint Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the dura- veloped during the proceedings of today and appear tion of the period addressed by section 4 of the resolu- on pages H6806 and H6807. There were no quorum tion. Testimony was heard from Representatives Hen- calls. sarling, Waters, and Conaway. Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- journed at 9:51 p.m. Joint Meetings Committee Meetings No joint committee meetings were held. SWAPS REGULATORY IMPROVEMENT ACT; f AND RETAIL INVESTOR PROTECTION ACT NEW PUBLIC LAWS Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D997) H.R. 992, the ‘‘Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act; and H.R. 2374, the ‘‘Retail Investor Protection H.R. 2775, making continuing appropriations for Act’’. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. Signed The Committee granted, by voice vote, a closed rule on October 17, 2013. (Public Law 113–46) for H.R. 992. The rule provides one hour of debate f equally divided among and controlled by the chairs and ranking minority members of the Committee on Agri- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, culture and the Committee on Financial Services. The OCTOBER 29, 2013 rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill and provides that it shall be considered as read. The (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. The rule provides one motion to recommit. In sec- Senate tion 2, the rule granted a structured rule for H.R. 2374. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to The rule grants one hour of debate equally divided and hold hearings to examine housing finance reform, focus- controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of ing on the essentials of a functioning housing finance sys- the Committee on Financial Services. The rule waives all tem for consumers, 10 a.m., SD–538. points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute committee on Communications, Technology, and the consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–23 Internet, to hold hearings to examine broadband adop- shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, tion, 2:30 p.m., SR–253.

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Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- retary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Ad- stitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, to hold hear- ministration) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at ings to examine ‘‘Stand Your Ground’’ laws, focusing on airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations civil rights and public safety implications of the expanded that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for use of deadly force, 10 a.m., SH–216. members of the Armed Forces and their families, and for Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to other purposes; H.R. 1204, the ‘‘Aviation Security Stake- examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. holder Participation Act of 2013’’; H.R. 1791, the ‘‘Med- ical Preparedness Allowable Use Act’’; H.R. 2719, House ‘‘Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act’’; H.R. Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing 2952, the ‘‘Critical Infrastructure Research and Develop- entitled ‘‘Twenty-five years of Acquisition Reform: ment Advancement Act of 2013’’; H.R. 3107, the Where do we go from here?’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. ‘‘Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, hearing Act’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. entitled ‘‘Report from SIGAR: Challenges to Securing Af- Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, hearing on ghan Women’s Gains in a Post-2014 Environment’’, 1 H.R. 3309, the ‘‘Improving the Patent System to Pro- p.m., 2212 Rayburn. mote American Innovation and Competitiveness Act’’, 10 Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing entitled a.m., 2141 Rayburn. ‘‘Nuclear Weapons Modernization Programs: Military, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Are More Judges Technical, and Political Requirements for the B61 Life Always the Answer?’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. Extension Program and Future Stockpile Strategy’’, 3:30 Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Public p.m., 2212 Rayburn. Lands and Environmental Regulation, hearing entitled Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee ‘‘Threats, Intimidation and Bullying by Federal Land on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, hearing en- Managing Agencies’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. titled ‘‘Strengthening the Multiemployer Pension System: Subcommittee on Water and Power, hearing entitled How Will Proposed Reforms Affect Employers, Workers, ‘‘A Roadmap for Increasing our Water and Hydropower and Retirees?’’, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Supplies: The Need for New and Expanded Multi-Pur- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- pose Surface Storage Facilities’’, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. ergy and Power, hearing on H.R. 3301, the ‘‘North Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- American Energy Infrastructure Act’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Ray- mittee, markup on the following legislation: The Stop burn. Unworthy Spending Act of 2013; H.R. 3316, the ‘‘Grant Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing Reform and New Transparency Act of 2013’’; H.R. 2860, entitled ‘‘EPA’s Regulatory Threat to Affordable, Reliable the ‘‘OPM IG Act of 2013’’; H.R. 3343, to amend the Energy: The Perspective of Coal Communities’’, 1 p.m., District of Columbia Home Rule Act to clarify the rules 2123 Rayburn. regarding the determination of the compensation of the Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, hearing Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia, 10 entitled ‘‘Federal Housing Administration: Implications a.m., 2154 Rayburn. of a $1.7 billion Taxpayer Bailout’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Ray- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee burn. on Environment; and Subcommittee on Energy, hearing Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer entitled ‘‘EPA Power Plant Regulations: Is the Tech- Credit, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Legislative Proposals nology Ready?’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. to Reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’’, 3 Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- p.m., 2128 Rayburn. committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing hearing entitled ‘‘Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor- entitled ‘‘Next Steps on Egypt Policy’’, 10 a.m., 2172 tation Authorization Issues’’, 10:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Rayburn. Full Committee, markup on the following legislation: Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa; H.R. 3300, the ‘‘FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2013’’; and Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, hearing enti- H.R. 311, the ‘‘Farmers Undertake Environmental Land tled ‘‘After the Withdrawal: The Way Forward in Af- Stewardship Act’’; H.R. 935, the ‘‘Reducing Regulatory ghanistan and Pakistan (Part II)’’, 2:15 p.m., 2172 Ray- Burdens Act of 2013’’; and H.R. 2026, the ‘‘Silviculture burn. Regulatory Consistency Act of 2013’’; 2 p.m., 2167 Ray- Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global burn. Human Rights, and International Organizations, hearing Committee on Ways and Means, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Guo Feixiong and Freedom of Expression in entitled ‘‘Status of the Affordable Care Act Implementa- China’’, 2:30 p.m., 2255 Rayburn. tion’’, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, mark- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Full up on the following legislation: H.R. 1095 to amend Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘NSA Programs’’, 1:30 title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Sec- p.m., HVC–210.

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Res. 26, relating to the disapproval Representative to the Office of the United Nations and of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the debt limit. At 2:15 p.m., Senate will vote on adop- rank of Ambassador, Philip S. Goldberg, of the District tion of the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of the Res. 26, to be followed by a vote on the motion to Philippines, Robert O. Blake, Jr., of Maryland, to be invoke cloture on the nomination of Richard F. Grif- Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, Karen Clark fin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Stanton, of Michigan, to be Ambassador to the Demo- Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. cratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Timothy M. Broas, of During the balance of the week, Senate may con- Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of the sider any cleared legislative and executive business. Netherlands, Donald Lu, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Albania, Robert A. Sherman, of Mas- Senate Committees sachusetts, to be Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic, (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Anne W. Patterson, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, Adam M. Scheinman, of Vir- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Octo- ginia, to be Special Representative of the President for ber 29, to hold hearings to examine housing finance re- Nuclear Nonproliferation, with the rank of Ambassador, form, focusing on the essentials of a functioning housing Rose Eilene Gottemoeller, of Virginia, to be Under Sec- finance system for consumers, 10 a.m., SD–538. retary for Arms Control and International Security, Frank October 30, Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be Assistant Secretary for and Investment, to hold hearings to examine the ‘‘JOBS Verification and Compliance, Dwight L. Bush, Sr., of the Act’’ at a year and a half, focusing on assessing progress District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom and unmet opportunities, 10 a.m., SD–538. of Morocco, James Walter Brewster, Jr., of Illinois, to be October 31, Full Committee, business meeting to con- Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Brian A. Nich- sider the nominations of Wanda Felton, of New York, to ols, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the of Peru, and Carlos Roberto Moreno, of California, to be United States, and Katherine M. O’Regan, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- Ambassador to Belize, all of the Department of State, 10 ment; to be immediately followed by a hearing to exam- a.m., SD–419. ine housing finance reform, focusing on a government October 31, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- guarantee for mortgage-backed securities, 10 a.m., amine Syria, 10:15 a.m., SD–419. SD–538. October 31, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Octo- amine the nomination of Daniel W. Yohannes, of Colo- ber 29, Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, rado, to be Representative of the United States of Amer- and the Internet, to hold hearings to examine broadband ica to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and adoption, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Development, with the rank of Ambassador, Department Committee on Finance: October 30, to hold hearings to of State, 2:15 p.m., SD–419. examine the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partner- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Oc- ship, 11 a.m., SD–215. tober 30, business meeting to consider S. 1562, to reau- Committee on Foreign Relations: October 31, business thorize the Older Americans Act of 1965, S. 1557, to meeting to consider S. Res. 268, condemning the Sep- amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize sup- tember 2013 terrorist attack at the Westgate Mall in port for graduate medical education programs in chil- Nairobi, Kenya, and reaffirming United States support for dren’s hospitals, S. 1561, to amend the Public Health the people and Government of Kenya, and the nomina- Service Act to improve provisions relating to the sanc- tions of Gregory B. Starr, of Virginia, to be Assistant tuary system for surplus chimpanzees, H.R. 2094, to Secretary for Diplomatic Security, Mark Bradley amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the pref- Childress, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the United erence given, in awarding certain asthma-related grants, Republic of Tanzania, Thomas Frederick Daughton, of to certain States (those allowing trained school personnel Arizona, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, to administer epinephrine and meeting other related re- Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador quirements), S. 1302, to amend the Employee Retirement to the Kingdom of Lesotho, Eunice S. Reddick, of the Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic Code of 1986 to provide for cooperative and small em- of Niger, John Hoover, of Massachusetts, to be Ambas- ployer charity pension plans, H.R. 2747, to amend title sador to the Republic of Sierra Leone, Michael Stephen 40, United States Code, to transfer certain functions from Hoza, of Washington, to be Ambassador to the Republic the Government Accountability Office to the Department

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of Labor relating to the processing of claims for the pay- cent, to improve the performance of counsel in State cap- ment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages ital cases, and the nominations of Robert Leon Wilkins, under certain provisions of such title, and the nomina- to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Co- tions of Michael Keith Yudin, of the District of Colum- lumbia Circuit, Brian J. Davis, to be United States Dis- bia, to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and trict Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Timothy Rehabilitative Services, and James Cole, Jr., of New L. Brooks, to be United States District Judge for the York, to be General Counsel, both of the Department of Western District of Arkansas, James Donato, Beth Labson Education, and Chai Rachel Feldblum, of the District of Freeman, and Vince Girdhari Chhabria, all to be a United Columbia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment States District Judge for the Northern District of Cali- Opportunity Commission, and any pending nominations, fornia, Pedro A. Delgado Hernandez, to be United States 9:15 a.m., SD–430. District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico, Carolyn B. October 31, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- McHugh, of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge for amine attaining a quality degree, focusing on innovations the Tenth Circuit, Pamela L. Reeves, to be United States to improve student success, 10 a.m., SD–430. District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee, and Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: James Maxwell Moody, Jr., to be United States District October 31, to hold hearings to examine government Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas, 10 a.m., clearances and background checks, focusing on the Navy SD–226. Yard tragedy, 10 a.m., SD–342. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: October 30, to hold hear- Committee on Indian Affairs: October 30, business meet- ings to examine pending health care and benefits legisla- ing to consider S. 235, to provide for the conveyance of tion, 2 p.m., SR–418. certain property located in Anchorage, Alaska, from the Select Committee on Intelligence: October 29, to hold United States to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consor- closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, tium, S. 611, to make a technical amendment to the T’uf 2:30 p.m., SH–219. Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act, and S. 920, to October 31, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to examine certain intelligence matters, 2 p.m., SH–219. in the State of Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine S. House Committees 1074, to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Committee on Energy and Commerce, October 30, Full Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Easter Di- Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘PPACA Implementation vision, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Failures: Answers from HHS’’, 9 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, October 30, Subcommittee Nansemond Indian Tribe, S. 1132, to provide for the rec- on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats, hearing enti- ognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and S. tled ‘‘China’s Maritime and other Geographic Threats’’, 161, to extend the Federal recognition to the Little Shell 10 a.m., 2255 Rayburn. Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, 2:30 p.m., October 30, Subcommittee on the Middle East and SD–628. North Africa; and Subcommittee on Africa, Global Committee on the Judiciary: October 29, Subcommittee Human Rights, and International Organizations, hearing on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, to entitled ‘‘Establishing a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal?’’, hold hearings to examine ‘‘Stand Your Ground’’ laws, fo- 1:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. cusing on civil rights and public safety implications of Committee on Homeland Security, October 30, Sub- the expanded use of deadly force, 10 a.m., SH–216. committee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and October 30, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Communications; and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, amine the nominations of John B. Owens, of California, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, hearing entitled ‘‘Cyber Incident Response: Bridging the Matthew Frederick Leitman, Judith Ellen Levy, Laurie J. Gap Between Cybersecurity and Emergency Manage- Michelson, and Linda Vivienne Parker, all to be a United ment’’, 9 a.m., 311 Cannon. States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, October 30, Subcommittee on Oversight and Manage- and Peter Joseph Kadzik, of New York, to be an Assist- ment Efficiency, hearing entitled ‘‘Facility Protection: ant Attorney General, Department of Justice, 2:30 p.m., Implications of the Navy Yard Shooting on Homeland SD–226. Security’’, 9:30 a.m., 210 Cannon. October 31, Full Committee, business meeting to con- Committee on the Judiciary, October 30, Over-Criminal- sider S. 42, to provide anti-retaliation protections for ization Task Force, meeting entitled ‘‘Regulatory Crime: antitrust whistleblowers, S. 822, to protect crime victims’ Identifying the Scope of the Problem’’, 9:30 a.m., 2237 rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA sam- Rayburn. ples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, Committee on Natural Resources, October 30, Full Com- to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Fed- mittee, markup on the following legislation: H.R. 298, eral, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase re- to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special search and development of new DNA testing tech- resource study to evaluate the significance of the Mill nologies, to develop new training programs regarding the Springs Battlefield located in Pulaski and Wayne Coun- collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post con- ties, Kentucky, and the feasibility of its inclusion in the viction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the inno- National Park System, and for other purposes; H.R. 585,

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the ‘‘Anchorage Land Conveyance Act of 2013’’; H.R. The Department of Energy Science Mission’’, 9:30 a.m., 1308, the ‘‘Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation 2318 Rayburn. Preservation Act’’; H.R. 1846, the ‘‘Lower East Side Ten- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, October 30, Sub- ement National Historic Site Amendments Act’’; H.R. committee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, 2798, to amend Public Law 106–206 to direct the Sec- hearing entitled ‘‘Focused Issues on Dignified Burials: A retary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to National Cemetery Update’’, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. require annual permits and assess annual fees for commer- cial filming activities on Federal land for film crews of Joint Meetings 5 persons or fewer; H.R. 2799, to establish the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Conference: October 30, meeting of conferees on H.R. Committee to advise the Secretaries of the Interior and 2642, to provide for the reform and continuation of agri- Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, cultural and other programs of the Department of Agri- recreational shooting, and for other purposes; and H.R. culture through fiscal year 2018, 1 p.m., 1100–LHOB. 2954, to authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey Conference: October 30, meeting of conferees on S. Con. certain property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Is- Res. 8, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congres- land National Monument and that was conveyed to sional budget for the United States Government for fiscal Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and re- year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for conveyance; 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budg- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, October etary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023, 10 a.m., 30, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘A Culture of Mis- HC–5, Capitol. management and Wasteful Conference Spending at the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: October Department of Veterans’ Affairs’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Ray- 30, to receive a briefing on the U.S. Civil Rights Move- burn. ment, focusing on how the movement has impacted Eu- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, October 30, rope and the continuing work of the United States in ad- Subcommittee on Energy, hearing entitled ‘‘Providing the vancing human rights for minorities in Europe, 2 p.m., Tools for Scientific Discovery and Basic Energy Research: 2255, Rayburn Building.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 29 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 29

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will begin consideration of Program for Tuesday: Consideration of H.R. 2374— the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 26, Retail Investor Protection Act (Subject to a Rule). Debit Limit Authority. At 2:15 p.m., Senate will vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to consideration of the joint resolution. Following disposition of S.J. Res. 26, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Fincher, Stephen Lee, Tenn., E1583 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1577 Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E1583 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1585 Barber, Ron, Ariz., E1586 Gingrey, Phil, Ga., E1584 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1580 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E1583 Gohmert, Louie, Tex., E1576 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E1577, E1581 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1575 Grayson, Alan, Fla., E1579 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1577 Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E1575 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1576, E1582 Carter, John R., Tex., E1581 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1580, E1582, E1583 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1575 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1581 Hudson, Richard, N.C., E1584 Richmond, Cedric L., La., E1581 Collins, Doug, Ga., E1578 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1579, E1582 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E1576, E1579, E1580 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1579 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1585 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E1575, E1576 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E1584 Keating, William R., Mass., E1583, E1584, E1586

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