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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 No. 154 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was The statistics are disturbing. coordinate Federal efforts to help recalled to order by the Speaker pro tem- Overdoses in West Virginia increased search and respond to this debilitating pore (Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee). by 134 percent between 2012 and 2013, condition. Infants who suffer from neo- f which accounts for about 34 drug over- natal abstinence syndrome can experi- dose deaths per 100,000 West Virginia ence seizures, respiratory impairments, DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO residents. This overdose rate is more tremors, fever, and difficulty feeding. TEMPORE than double the national average. Research published by the Journal of The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- There is no magical solution to this Perinatology found that the number of fore the House the following commu- epidemic. We need local, State, and infants suffering from withdrawal grew nication from the Speaker: Federal officials to work together to nearly fivefold from 2000 to 2012. Evi- WASHINGTON, DC, effectively fight back. One of the ways dence also shows that an infant is born October 21, 2015. that we can do this is to have the Fed- with drug withdrawal every 25 minutes I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN J. eral Government support the High In- in the United States. DUNCAN, Jr., to act as Speaker pro tempore tensity Drug Trafficking Areas pro- In West Virginia, it is estimated on this day. gram, also known as HIDTA. The that, in 1 out of every 13 births, a baby JOHN A. BOEHNER, Speaker of the House of Representatives. HIDTA program provides needed funds is addicted to drugs. This is a problem to law enforcement to combat drug that needs serious attention imme- f trafficking while also helping local diately, but this is just one crucial MORNING-HOUR DEBATE treatment and prevention efforts. step. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I have been hosting roundtable dis- To help fight addiction, one of the ant to the order of the House of Janu- cussions across my district to hear di- latest tools available to the public in ary 6, 2015, the Chair will now recog- rectly from communities that are af- West Virginia is a new 24-hour call line nize Members from lists submitted by fected by the drug epidemic. I recently that has been launched to help people the majority and minority leaders for held one of these discussions in the battling substance and mental health morning-hour debate. town of Romney, West Virginia, in Sep- issues in West Virginia. The Chair will alternate recognition tember, to talk about the ongoing The call line is 1–844–HELP4WV. The between the parties, with each party issues they face in that community. line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a limited to 1 hour and each Member Officials at the meeting agreed that week, with the promise of never being other than the majority and minority we need to utilize all resources avail- put on hold. We must continue to work leaders and the minority whip limited able at the local, State, and Federal together to fight this epidemic. to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- levels, and we agreed that HIDTA was f bate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. a key tool in fighting back. It was also LEGALIZING MARIJUANA f pointed out that foster parents are needed to help care for children whose The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DRUG CRISIS parents are struggling with drug addic- Chair recognizes the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion issues. Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 min- Chair recognizes the gentleman from So you can help, too. utes. West Virginia (Mr. MOONEY) for 5 min- But addressing drug trafficking is Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, ad- utes. not the only thing that needs to be vocates from the new emerging mari- Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Mr. done to help fight the epidemic. We juana industry in Oregon are descend- Speaker, my State of West Virginia is need to help the youngest victims of ing on Capitol Hill at a very critical experiencing a crisis. West Virginia is our shared battle with this crisis: in- time for this fledgling industry. leading the country in a rather grim fants who are born addicted. They have a report about the imple- category: drug overdoses. This issue That is why I cosponsored and voted mentation of Oregon’s Ballot Measure goes beyond party lines, and it is rip- for H.R. 1462, the Protecting Our In- 91—overwhelmingly approved by voters ping our State apart. fants Act of 2015, which passed the last year—to legalize, tax, and regulate President Obama is bringing national House unanimously and is awaiting ac- marijuana at the State level. Posses- attention to our drug crisis by coming tion in the U.S. Senate. This bill ad- sion became legal July 1. Retail sales to my district this afternoon to discuss dresses a condition called neonatal ab- were authorized in existing the prescription drug and heroin epi- stinence syndrome by helping to find dispensaries on the 1st of October to demic. the best way to diagnose, evaluate, and significant interest around the State.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.000 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 The first week saw an estimated $11 in Colorado, is just stay out of the way. week, Abu Mazen is scheduled to speak million in sales. Stop interfering. Let legal marijuana at a special meeting at the U.N. Human They are working hard to implement businesses have bank accounts. Don’t Rights Council. the spirit and the letter of the meas- force them to be all cash. Let them de- You have got to be kidding: Abu ure, working closely with the Oregon duct their business expenses from their Mazen speaking at a Human Rights legislature to refine it, learning from taxes instead of penalizing them with Council. the experience of States like Wash- grotesquely punitive levels of tax. Let President Obama must hold Abu ington and Colorado that have already the States continue in their efforts at Mazen accountable instead of con- legalized adult use. reform. Let them treat it just like we tinuing to give him a pass for his ac- Theirs is a positive story of economic do alcohol. tions and show that actions have con- opportunity, product development, tax The day is fast coming when the Fed- sequences. revenues, more freedom for individuals, eral policy will be to robustly research But these aren’t the only challenges and eliminating the racial disparities and, ultimately, deschedule—or re- that Israel faces. In addition to the terror inside Israel, it remains surrounded in the enforcement of a failed policy of move—marijuana from the Controlled by threats like ISIL, Iran, Syria, chal- prohibition that comes down heavily Substances Act, no longer pretending lenges that are shared by the United against young men of color, especially that it is or should be a Schedule I con- States. African Americans. trolled substance, and, instead, tax and The Iran deal is riddled with loop- At the same time, there was a scath- regulate it at the Federal level. holes, with ambiguities, and with out- ing report this week from Brookings In the meantime, the States will con- right dangerous provisions, including a Institution researchers John Hudak tinue marching forward; the public will sunset clause that paves the way for a and Grace Wallack that called out the continue to request that we, at the nuclear-armed Iran in as little as 15 roadblocks that are being put in place Federal level, stop interfering with years—just bide the time. It also in- by law enforcement and Federal poli- medical marijuana; and Congress will cludes the lifting of the arms embargo cies that stifle medical marijuana re- continue our efforts with increasingly against Iran and the lifting of sanc- search, that interfere with the science large, bipartisan majorities to make tions on Iran’s ballistic missile pro- and the doctor-patient relationship in this policy work to replace the failed gram. ways that are completely unwarranted, attempt at marijuana prohibition. In addition, the Iran deal releases bil- counterproductive, and destructive. f lions of dollars that is allowing the re- They come at a time when the Fed- gime to increase its terror financing eral Government has told the Drug En- CONGRESS AND ISRAEL MUST STAND TOGETHER and helps fulfill its destructive ambi- forcement Agency to stop harassing tions in the Middle East. medical providers after Congress clear- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The For years, Congress, not the adminis- ly passed legislation to protect the in- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from tration, has led the charge to push dustry and, more importantly, a pa- Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) for 5 min- back against Iran and to sanction it tient’s right to medicine. utes. through an effective sanctions program The Rohrabacher-Farr amendment Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, that constricts its energy, transpor- passed with strong bipartisan support, the United States and Israel share the tation, and financial sectors. clearly specifying that the Federal same principles and values: funda- It is now up to Congress to be Government should not interfere with mental ideas like freedom, democracy, proactive again, to get out in front of State-legal medical marijuana oper- respect for the rule of law, and human the Iranian deal, and to ensure that the ations. rights. administration holds Iran accountable The Department of Justice, unfortu- Our nations also share, sadly, the and will not allow incremental cheat- nately, took an outrageously flawed same security concerns, like fighting ing, because it is almost impossible to position, which infuriated those of us terrorism and seeing stability in the see this administration scuttling the who authored these provisions and Middle East, two issues that seemingly deal for anything less than a major vio- have worked to pass them over the last grow worse for the entire region day by lation on Iran’s part. We need to de- 2 years. The DEA ignored the law, and day, but especially for Israel. Many of velop stronger sanctions against Iran the Department of Justice defended the recent tragic terror attacks and infor its illicit behavior and ensure that them in this unfortunate action. cidents of violence in Israel have been the administration fully enforces the It is the latest example of how far incited by both the Palestinian Au- sanctions on the books. out of touch the Federal Government thority and Hamas, with Abu Mazen While the U.N. resolutions imple- agencies are with the reality on the openly inciting the violence himself. menting an arms embargo and restrict- ground, with the will of the majority of Tomorrow the Foreign Affairs Com- ing Iran’s ballistic missile program are the American people, who think that mittee will mark up a resolution that I still in place, Iran is already testing our resolve. It is violating these resolu- marijuana should be legal, and with introduced alongside my south Florida tions. It test-fired a ballistic missile, the policies of the President himself. colleague, Congressman TED DEUTCH, President Obama has declared mari- which condemns the anti-Israel and and it continues to ship arms to Assad juana no more harmful than other per- anti-Semitic incitement by Abu Mazen and Hezbollah to use against the people of Syria and against Israel. fectly legal substances, like tobacco, and the Palestinian Authority. When which is, in fact, true, and that he had Israeli citizens cannot walk out of b 1015 bigger fish to fry than fight against their homes to go safely to work or to Congress must move to enact addi- State legalization. Unfortunately, go to the grocery store for fear of an- tional sanctions against Iran, and we some parts of his Federal Government other terrorist attack, we must hold must designate and sanction Iran’s are still frying those fish. the Palestinian leadership accountable. Revolutionary Guard Corps and the The good news is that the tide has Abu Mazen is also threatening Israel Quds Force, because they will be the turned. As I mentioned, the majority of at the United Nations, where he seeks big winners in this sanctions relief. We the American people now think mari- to delegitimize Israel and seeks unilat- must target Hezbollah and Iran’s other juana should be legal, as 23 States, the eral Palestinian statehood. Just last proxies because you can be sure that, District of Columbia, and Guam now month, Abu Mazen told the U.N. Gen- with Hezbollah, it is only a matter of have medical marijuana and 17 more eral Assembly that Palestinians would when, not if, it decides to attack Israel. have authorized a limited version of not abide by past agreements, proving, We must ensure that Israel has what medical marijuana. We have 4 States once again, that he is no partner for it needs to defend itself from Hezbollah and the District of Columbia that per- peace. and from other outside threats. With mit outright adult use, with more This morning a maneuver was foiled Iran providing Hezbollah with more ad- States considering this over the course at UNESCO when the P.A. attempted vanced rockets and missiles, even with of the next year. to include incendiary text in a resolu- precision-guided systems, Israel is fac- All the Federal Government has to tion that claimed the Western Wall was ing an enemy with almost 150,000 rock- do, as Secretary Clinton recently said part of a Muslim holy site; and, next ets pointed at every major city in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.025 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7033 Israel. Congress needs to get more trying to make all these programs bet- I urge you to keep their stories in funding to Israel for its David’s Sling ter. They really helped me and my mind the next time proposals come be- system, for its Iron Dome system; and daughter.’’ fore Congress to cut funding for WIC or we need to do it sooner, rather than Let me share another story from restrict access to SNAP or make it later. Linda from the Massachusetts Coali- more difficult for kids to get healthy Israel is an oasis of freedom in a tion of the Homeless: meals in school. Harmful changes like desert of tyranny, a desert of terror ‘‘Several years ago, I volunteered at these would hurt real families who are and instability; and it is absolutely a summer program at a park in Mor- already struggling. We should not vital, Mr. Speaker, that Congress and gantown, Kentucky, assisting with make their lives more difficult. We Israel stand together to face these skill-building activities. Without this should not be making hunger worse in challenges united. The President won’t nutrition program, the kids who came this country. Mr. Speaker, we can and do it. The Congress must. would not have had lunch, since school we should do more to end hunger now. f was not in session. If the kids didn’t f come to that park for nutritional food, COMMUNITY VOICES: WHY I’m not sure they would have gotten it FIRE PREVENTION MONTH NUTRITION ASSISTANCE MATTERS anywhere else. None of the food was The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The wasted; and if there was any food left Chair recognizes the gentleman from Chair recognizes the gentleman from over, the kids would take it back to Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN) for 5 their families. minutes. minutes. ‘‘Food is a basic human right, and Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I re- our government sometimes forgets Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Octo- cently had the pleasure of speaking that and needs to be reminded. This is ber as National Fire Prevention Month with a group of people involved with a moral imperative for our country to and would like to thank all the fire- Community Voices: Why Nutrition As- make sure that all people, especially fighters across my district and across sistance Matters. It was inspiring to children, have the resources needed to the Nation for all that they do to keep hear about the real and positive im- develop—even more so for families and our communities safe. pacts our Federal nutrition programs children in poverty.’’ In 2013, departments across the have in the daily lives of Americans all I want to thank Jonetta, Linda, and United States responded to nearly across this country. all of those who took the time to share 400,000 fires, resulting in $7 billion in Community Voices is a summer-long their stories. They remind us that property damage and more than 2,700 national campaign launched by the these programs are helping real fami- deaths. That, unfortunately, amounts Center for American Progress, the Coa- lies who are trying to do their best in to an average of eight people every lition on Human Needs, Witnesses to very difficult times. day. Hunger, the Food Research and Action Mr. Speaker, all too often the discus- Of those who lost their lives as a re- Center, Feeding America, and the sion around SNAP and our other sult of fire, one in four was caused by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. antihunger programs is punctuated by a fire that started in a bedroom. This is It was started to share the personal misinformation, false stereotypes, or one of the reasons why one focus of stories of individuals and service pro- downright nasty rhetoric. It is frus- this year’s Fire Prevention Month is to viders who experienced firsthand pro- trating, and it is wrong. raise awareness that every bedroom grams like SNAP or WIC or school Community Voices reminds us what needs a working smoke detector. meals. These contributors are the real a positive difference these programs Mr. Speaker, as a volunteer fire- experts when it comes to the impor- make for families who are really strug- fighter with nearly three decades of ex- tance and effect of our vital nutrition gling. perience, I know that smoke detectors assistance programs. The data backs up just how impor- save lives. The statistics prove this, The Community Voices campaign tant these programs are. In 2014 alone, showing that working smoke detectors culminated in this booklet, a compila- for example, SNAP lifted 4.7 million cut the risk of dying in a fire by half. tion of many of these personal stories. people out of poverty, including 2.1 Smoke detectors are inexpensive and I would like to take a moment and million children. Ninety-two percent of easy to install. I urge everyone to take share a few of these stories. benefits go to households with incomes action to help prevent future tragedies. Jonetta, from Sacramento, Cali- below the poverty line, which includes GOODWILL INDUSTRIES’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY fornia, says: millions of struggling families working Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. ‘‘Several years ago, I left an abusive hard every day to put food on the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the relationship, and now I am raising my table. 50th anniversary of Goodwill Industries daughter by myself. My daughter par- Federal investment in our nutrition of North Central, located in my dis- ticipates in the school meal program programs is one of the smartest invest- trict. This organization assists people and the after-school snack program. ments we can make. For example, for across a huge portion of north central The snack program really helps so that every $1 spent on preventive services Pennsylvania, including 13 counties. my daughter isn’t as hungry when she for a pregnant woman in WIC, the pro- Goodwill has been a valuable part of gets home from school. gram saves $4.21 in Medicaid costs by its region since its launch in 1966. Over ‘‘We also receive $356 a month in reducing the risk of preterm birth and the years, their service area has grown SNAP. This money is supposed to sup- associated costs. to cover more than a dozen counties, 20 plement my food budget, but it is real- Mr. Speaker, I have long believed stores—the most recent addition, our ly all of my food budget because my in- that we need to hear firsthand from the 21st store, which is an online store they come barely covers my rent. Right people who are directly touched by operate—and has created jobs for more now, I’m homeless, and it is hard to SNAP, WIC, or school meals. They are than 500 people. Last week, I visited find a place to live for less than $500 a the real experts, and they can guide us, Goodwill’s distribution center in Jef- month. as Members of Congress, as we work to ferson County, Pennsylvania, and ‘‘Because of SNAP, we are not starv- strengthen and improve these pro- learned more about the organization’s ing. As a mom, I try to cut out a lot of grams. plans to open an additional three bad food from my family’s diet, but it Every Member of Congress should stores as well as a donation training is a difficult task to buy the healthier have received a Community Voices center. food because it is expensive. It’s also booklet. It is a call to action to protect Fifty years after its founding, hard very difficult because we have been our vital nutrition assistance pro- work and determination are still the homeless for a couple of months, so I grams. I encourage you to read the sto- cornerstone to Goodwill of North Cen- have to use other people’s refrig- ries about how these programs are tral’s foundation. erators. helping families who need them most. It certainly helps that this great ‘‘I am very thankful for these pro- Without them, hunger would be much, local organization is backed by a high- grams and to all the people who are much worse in this country. ly regarded national network. Across

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.004 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 the United States, Goodwill is consid- that is expecting a check or a salary or but then we are going to vote on this ered one of the top five most valuable some form of repayment by the United magical thing called the debt ceiling and recognized nonprofit brands and is States Government, they are out of that will allow us to say ‘‘I am not the second-largest nonprofit organiza- luck. raising the debt ceiling because I option. Pennsylvania alone is served by 1.4 million Active-Duty troops, they pose spending.’’ It is absurd. And you 10 Goodwill Industries service areas; are not in this bill as somebody who know what? It leads to legislation like and Goodwill has solid ties to the com- gets paid if the government doesn’t this. raise the debt ceiling. Four million dis- munities it services through partner- b 1030 ships with local businesses, schools, abled veterans are out of luck under and human service agencies, helping this bill. One million doctors who Mr. Speaker, we have seen this movie individuals overcome life challenges today are providing Medicare services before. Pretty soon in the next couple through opportunity, education, train- to our senior citizens are out of luck. of days, grown men and women in this ing, and employment. Sorry. You didn’t make it into the De- Chamber are going to talk about I often say that I wear many hats fault Prevention Act cooked up by the maybe the Treasury minting a high-de- during my day-to-day routine: father, Republican majority. nomination platinum coin to solve this husband, community member, care- Mr. Speaker, this is a bill that stun- problem, as though we were characters giver, legislator, and so on. I am sure ningly and explicitly defines for the in some kind of ‘‘Harry Potter’’ movie most of you would agree with the fact world, tells everybody exactly how the instead of responsible legislators. that the different roles that you fulfill U.S. Government intends to be a dead- This needs to stop, Mr. Speaker. My in your life provide you with diverse beat, who we are going to pay and who constituents are sick and tired of the perspectives and help shape your out- we are not going to pay, and here is House of Representatives acting in this look on what is most important. My how we are going to be a deadbeat. fashion: ideological and absurd. My experiences have solidified my belief in Why would you do that? What pos- constituents want us to come together the value of community. Whether we sible sense does that make? to deal with the real problems facing are talking about our national econ- There are all kinds of reasons why America: of improving the economy, of omy, the quality of our health care, or this is a terrible piece of legislation, making education accessible. But, no, closing the skills gap, we can agree but let me just focus on two. we are going to spend some time on that the most successful efforts start Number one, I hear constantly from this absurdly named Default Preven- in our local communities from the my friends on the Republican side of tion Act. I urge my colleagues to vote against ground up. the aisle that everything creates win- this thing and move on to more serious Those who donate to Goodwill can ners and losers: the Affordable Care issues. have peace of mind that their money is Act, the Ex-Im Bank, you name it. going to the right place, since 90 cents Dodd-Frank creates winners and losers. f of every dollar is directed toward its This bill very explicitly creates win- OUR NATION’S DEBT TAX mission and its services. These services ners: Social Security recipients and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The were provided to nearly 1,200 people bondholders. Chair recognizes the gentleman from By the way, who are these bond- across the north central region in Texas (Mr. OLSON) for 5 minutes. Pennsylvania in 2013, providing an im- holders? Who holds United States Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, in a mere mensurable benefit to our region. Treasury debt? Do you? 14 days, America will hit the limit for The 50th anniversary celebration is a I will tell you who holds most of it: our national debt; but rather than great time to reflect on all of the China. China does. This is why, on the working with Congress to address the growth that Goodwill Industries of Democratic side of the aisle, we have causes of our debt, President Obama is North Central has achieved as a team called this bill the Pay China First demanding we dump more debt on our and to continue to prepare your plans Act, which is actually a much better kids and grandkids. for the future. I commend them for all description of what this act actually President Obama is very different their remarkable accomplishments, does than the Default Prevention Act. from Senator Obama. Here is a photo of and I look forward to the great things More seriously, Mr. Speaker, I Senator Obama speaking on the Senate that are to come. worked in the capital markets for a floor, and here is what he said on our f long time. There is no way to grace- national debt on the Senate floor on fully default on your debt, to say, ‘‘Oh, DEFAULT PREVENTION ACT March 16, 2006: we will pay interest; we will pay Social ‘‘The fact that we are here today to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Security. But we are not going to pay debate raising America’s debt limit is a Chair recognizes the gentleman from soldiers; we are not going to pay Medi- sign of leadership failure. It is a sign Connecticut (Mr. HIMES) for 5 minutes. care.’’ Once you tell the world that we that the U.S. Government can’t pay its Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise this do not intend to abide by our obliga- own bills. It is a sign that we now de- morning in some horror and alarm over tions, the world loses its faith in the pend on ongoing financial assistance the so-called Default Prevention Act United States. from foreign countries to finance our that this Chamber will be considering. Folks, this debt ceiling is a fiction. It government’s reckless fiscal policies. Of all the Orwellian names that the is an absurdist fiction. What do we get ‘‘Over the past 5 years, our Federal House comes up with for legislation, from it? The debt ceiling has never pre- debt has increased by $3.5 trillion to this one is truly deserving of an award vented the accumulation of debt. That $8.6 trillion. That is ‘trillion’ with a by the Ministry of Truth. happens because this Chamber and the ‘T.’ That is money that we have bor- For those of you at home who have United States Congress chooses to rowed from the Social Security trust not been following the swirling, mad- spend more money than it chooses to fund, borrowed from China and Japan, cap antics around the House of Rep- tax and bring in. borrowed from American taxpayers. resentatives lately, let me assure you There are really only two ways to re- ‘‘Numbers that large are sometimes that the Default Prevention Act in no duce the deficit and the debt: you can hard to understand. Some people may way prevents a default. The Default tax more, which nobody likes to do; or wonder why they matter. Here is why: Prevention Act, in fact, specifies that you can spend less, which it turns out This year the Federal Government will two categories of people get paid in the that nobody really wants to do either spend $220 billion on interest.’’ event that the Congress does not raise because, of course, everybody in this The $8.6 trillion that horrified Sen- the debt ceiling. It specifies that pri- Chamber has the things that they want ator Obama in 2006 has exploded to vate bondholders of U.S. Treasuries to spend their money on, but the other $18.1 trillion on President Obama’s will get paid interest, and it specifies guy’s stuff, well, that we are going to watch. ‘‘That is ‘trillion’ with a ‘T,’ ’’ that Social Security recipients will be cut. to quote Senator Obama. held harmless. They will get paid. So we have the ultimate hypocrisy of Senator Obama later explained: Now, at some level, maybe that saying we are going to tax too little ‘‘Every dollar we pay in interest is a sounds attractive; but everybody else and spend too much, create a deficit, dollar that is not going to investment

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.005 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7035 in America’s priorities. Instead, inter- living rooms on the signature comedy not need the 14th Amendment to the est payments are a significant tax on show of one of the most important na- Constitution. all Americans, a debt tax that Wash- tional networks after saying that But what if he said that Black people ington doesn’t want to talk about.’’ Mexicans are rapists, drug dealers, and were murderers, rapists, drug dealers? Senator Obama abhorred a debt tax criminals, that is a corporate blunder Would you still pitch skits with Donald that Washington didn’t want to talk too big to be ignored. Trump and some lighthearted banter? about, and now he refuses to talk about What happened, NBC and Comcast? What if all the Latino cast members his new debt tax. Within a couple of weeks after Trump all walked off the job at ‘‘Saturday Senator Obama closed by saying: launched those racist bombs, you Night Live’’? Oh, wait, you don’t have ‘‘Increasing America’s debt weakens dumped Trump. You dumped his TV any Latino cast members. us domestically and internationally. show on your network. You dumped his I do seem to remember Comcast Leadership means that ‘the buck stops pageants and other ventures on NBC spending a lot of time on Capitol Hill here.’ Instead, Washington is shifting and Universal networks like when they had a merger deal with the burden of bad choices today onto Telemundo. Time Warner and they wanted support the backs of our children and grand- In July, NBC said: ‘‘Due to the recent from Members of Congress. Comcast children. America has a debt problem derogatory statements by Donald said Latinos were so important to and a failure of leadership. Americans Trump regarding immigrants, them, and they had plans to do this and deserve better. I, therefore, intend to NBCUniversal is ending its business re- that and the other thing to support the oppose the effort to increase America’s lationship with Mr. Trump.’’ Latino and immigrant community. debt limit.’’ NBC said: ‘‘Respect and dignity for What happened? The merger didn’t go If Senator Obama thought that a na- all people are cornerstones of our val- through, so you no longer feel the tional debt of $8.6 trillion with a T is a ues.’’ sense of corporate responsibility to the ‘‘failure of leadership,’’ what has NBC, you were not alone in dumping 55 million Latinos that live in the changed? Why is President Obama Trump. Macy’s Department Stores USA? Giving free airtime to people who okay with a new debt tax of over $20 dumped Trump’s clothing line, Serta insult and malign them is now part of trillion, trillion with a T? dumped Trump’s mattresses, chef Jose your business model? Clearly, President Obama has forgot- Andres pulled his new restaurant from I just want to say one last thing to ten Senator Obama’s words, but the a Trump hotel, and Univision dumped a producer Lorne Michaels. I wonder if American people remember. On their Trump pageant. Even NASCAR and he had said that Canadians were rap- behalf and on behalf of all young Amer- ESPN dumped Trump. Corporate Amer- ists, murderers, and drug dealers, icans who will be crushed by this new ica stepped up to the plate and dumped would you be inviting him on SNL? debt, I ask President Obama to de- Trump, and we all applauded. Mr. Speaker, I place in the RECORD a crease our debt by working with Con- Let’s be clear: the goodwill that cor- letter that I sent NBC Comcast yester- gress to stop his new debt tax. porate America earned from dumping day. f Trump didn’t just come from the Mexi- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, can-American community. No, when Washington, DC, October 20, 2015. DONALD TRUMP HOSTING Trump says Mexicans are murderers, Mr. BRIAN ROBERTS, ‘‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’’ rapists, and drug dealers, Puerto Rico Chairman/President/CEO, Comcast Corp, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The knows he is talking about us, too, and Philadelphia, PA. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colombians and Salvadorans, and pret- Mr. STEPHEN B. BURKE, President/CEO, NBCUniversal, Illinois (Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ) for 5 minutes. ty much everyone in the Latino com- Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, did New York, NY. munity. DEAR MESSRS. ROBERTS AND BURKE: Having you hear that ‘‘Saturday Night Live’’ Look, Americans aren’t very good at Donald Trump as a guest on every news and has invited Donald Trump to host the telling us apart; so when we are under entertainment program is one thing, but al- show in November? Now, let me get the attack by a tycoon running for the Re- lowing him to host Saturday Night Live is exact quote from July when Donald publican Presidential nomination, we another. It is a level of endorsement that Trump launched his ‘‘make America can’t tell us apart either. We are all says to America that every hateful and rac- hate again’’ campaign. He said: family. ist thing Donald Trump has said since the ‘‘When Mexico sends its people, What happened, Comcast, Universal, moment he launched his campaign is accept- they’re not sending their best . . . able and no big deal. and NBC? Now, 3 months later, have Well, it is a big deal. He said Mexicans are They’re sending people that have lots Donald Trump’s words been expunged? rapists, criminals and drug-dealers, and to be of problems, and they’re bringing us Did I miss an apology on one of his al- clear, when he said Mexicans are those those problems. They’re bringing most nightly television appearances? things, he was tarring all Latinos and all im- drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re Has he confessed his racist and hateful migrants. His exact words were, ‘‘They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good call to action? sending us not the right people. It’s coming people.’’ Well, NBC installing Trump as SNL from more than Mexico. It’s coming from all ‘‘They’re sending us not the right host may be good for ratings, but it is over South and Latin America, and it’s com- people. It’s coming from more than ing probably from the Middle East.’’ a bigger deal than a cameo or being a The reaction in July from NBC was swift Mexico. It’s coming from all over guest on ‘‘The Tonight Show.’’ I am and clear: ‘‘Due to the recent derogatory South and Latin America, and it’s calling you out. statements by Donald Trump regarding im- coming probably from the Middle If Donald Trump had said gays and migrants, NBCUniversal is ending its busi- East.’’ lesbians were murderers and raping ness relationship with Mr. Trump.’’ And NBC While much of what Donald Trump Americans, would he get to host a said, ‘‘Respect and dignity for all people are says is hilarious, intentionally or oth- show? It is every bit as much a fiction cornerstones of our values.’’ erwise, bald-faced racism for political and a lie. Serta, Macy’s, NASCAR, Univision, and gain isn’t funny. His statements should Donald Trump has said some pretty ESPN were among the others that also acted to dump Trump. disqualify him from being able to take awful things about women individually Three months later, because he is a ratings the stage in any entertainment venue and collectively. But what if he said and comedy bonanza, Lorne Michaels and and speak to the American people as if most women were criminals? Would the Saturday Night Live (SNL) are giving the what he said was no big deal. writers be thinking up sketches for Trump campaign 90 minutes of free network It is not that I don’t get the joke—I Trump if he had slandered an entire airtime. haven’t been kidnapped by the politi- gender rather than an entire ethnic I think I speak for a lot of Americans, es- cally correct police—but when public group? pecially immigrant Americans and Latino figures cross certain lines, they should Trump says he wants to do away with Americans, when I say that if SNL is allowed to proceed, it would be a huge corporate lose their privileges to host TV shows, the part of the Constitution that al- blunder. at least until they have apologized for lowed freed slaves, freed African Amer- When Comcast sought a merger with Time their unacceptable behavior. To put ican slaves to be treated fully as Amer- Warner, I and a lot of my Congressional His- Donald Trump on the air in America’s ican citizens. Yes, Trump thinks we do panic Caucus colleagues heard from you

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.007 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 about your commitment to the Latino com- are doing in West Virginia. We have such a thing in a history that goes munity and the level of corporate responsi- taken great strides on many fronts, in- back thousands of years.’’ bility you pledged to your diverse audience. cluding these in West Virginia, to ar- David Keene, the conservative opin- I certainly hope that your commitment to rest this problem. ion editor of the Washington Times, ‘‘respect and dignity for all people’’ was not some hollow promise and is in fact a corner- These proposals, however, I am wrote: stone of your values. afraid, do not go far enough to really The concept of U.S. national interests was Please disinvite him. Make a statement: make a difference and treat those bat- stretched beyond any rational meaning. Derogatory statements of the nature tling addiction. The President needs to America took on more than we could pos- trumpeted by Trump about any group dis- propose a strong plan to get people real sibly handle. The result is a generation of qualifies someone from hosting shows on treatment to address their addictions young Americans who have never known your network. Send a message that racism is and become healthy and productive peace; a decade in which thousands of our best have died or been maimed, with little to not funny and that responsibility to your members of society again. viewers and the public is more important show for their sacrifices; our enemies have than ratings. It is a chance for your com- Many West Virginians who want multiplied; and the national debt has sky- pany—again—to show you are committed to treatment don’t have anywhere to go. rocketed. your audience in more ways than just the ad Those suffering from addiction are Mr. Speaker, President Kennedy said revenues they provide you. forced to leave West Virginia to find in one of his most famous speeches at Please do the right thing and dump Trump. help, treatment, and their families are the University of Washington in 1961: Sincerely, falling apart. We must face the fact that the United LUIS V. GUTIE´ RREZ, To improve West Virginia, to give Member of Congress. States is neither omnipotent nor omniscient, West Virginians hope for a better fu- that we are only 6 percent of the world’s pop- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- ture, to give them an alternative to de- ulation, that we cannot impose our will on bers are reminded to address their re- structive lifestyles, we have to get peo- the other 94 percent of mankind, that we marks to the Chair. ple back to work. cannot right every wrong or reverse each ad- f Mr. President, a good job solves a lot versity, and that, therefore, there cannot be of problems. an American solution to every world prob- WEST VIRGINIA’S DRUG CRISIS West Virginians are a proud people. lem. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The We are not asking for a handout. We The only difference now, Mr. Speak- Chair recognizes the gentleman from want to do a full day’s work for a full er, is that we are 4 percent of the West Virginia (Mr. JENKINS) for 5 min- day’s pay. world’s population instead of 6 percent utes. The administration is crushing West that he mentioned. But I would repeat Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Virginia’s coal miners, machinists, those words of President Kennedy: ‘‘We Speaker, President Obama is coming to healthcare workers, truckers, small cannot right every wrong or reverse West Virginia today to talk about our business owners, and Main Street. every adversity and that, therefore, State’s and Nation’s drug crisis. What I Mr. President, if you want to help there cannot be an American solution hope he will also talk about on his visit win the war on drugs, stop your war on to every world problem. to our capital city, Charleston, what I coal. What we need is the Federal Gov- f hope he will acknowledge, is our ernment to get out of the way of West RECESS State’s jobs crisis. West Virginia has Virginia, and let us get back to work. lost good jobs: jobs in our coal mines, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- jobs in our schools and small busi- OLSON). Members are reminded to ad- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair nesses, jobs in our small towns and dress their remarks to the Chair. declares the House in recess until noon today. communities throughout southern f West Virginia. Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 49 Regulations from the President’s own WE CANNOT RUN THE MIDDLE minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- Environmental Protection Agency are EAST cess. forcing coal mines to close. Our coal The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f miners are out of work. Our coal fami- Chair recognizes the gentleman from b 1200 lies are facing an uncertain future. We Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) for 5 minutes. have lost an estimated 43 percent of Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. AFTER RECESS our coal jobs in just the last 6 years Speaker, over the past 15 years, we The recess having expired, the House under this administration’s policies. have had thousands of young Ameri- was called to order by the Speaker at Eighteen percent—18 percent—of un- cans killed and thousands more noon. employed people reported using illegal maimed and trillions of U.S. taxpayer f drugs. That is more than twice the dollars spent in our failed attempts at PRAYER number of people who used illegal nation building in Iraq, Afghanistan, drugs who were employed. The best and other parts of the Middle East. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick antidrug policy is a good jobs policy. Surely, surely, we have learned a J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: West Virginia has the highest over- very expensive lesson, that we cannot Eternal God, we give You thanks for dose rate in the country. We also have run the Middle East. In fact, in some giving us another day. the highest unemployment rate in the ways, our good intentions have made We continue to ask Your blessing on country. Nearly every family in this things worse. all those who are discerning significant State has been touched by drug abuse Now some companies and people who options about leadership here in the and, tragically, far too many families. make money off of an interventionist people’s House. There are those who have suffered and foreign policy are clamoring for us to You endow all Your people with gifts actually buried a loved one due to the get in an even bigger way in bloody of various designs, meant to be used in horrible disease of addiction. Syria. service to others. May the pressures The President will announce several Mr. Speaker, this is not true conserv- that come to bear not obscure honest initiatives to help address the heroin atism. self-reflection and evaluation of the and opioid crisis. He is going to talk Mr. Speaker, the conservative col- gifts that each has to bring to the about prescriber training. He is going umnist Thomas Sowell wrote recently needs of this time in the people’s to talk about access to naloxone, a and said: ‘‘What lessons might we learn House. powerful antidote to an overdose. He is from the whole experience of the Iraq Bless all Members with a sense of going to talk about public education. War? If nothing else, we should never their collective responsibility to our again imagine that we can engage in Nation and to this assembly so that the b 1045 ‘nation-building’ in the sweeping sense American people might look forward to He is going to talk about public edu- that term acquired in Iraq—least of all the coming months with hope and a re- cation. These are all excellent steps. building a democratic Arab nation in a newed respect and trust in those whom These are actually things we already region of the world that has never had they have elected.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.002 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7037 May all that is done today and in the Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, as Re- days to come be for Your greater honor today to recognize the 2015 Rhode Is- publicans bicker behind closed doors, and glory. land Walk for Epilepsy, which will take the deadline to raise the debt limit Amen. place this Saturday, October 24, at draws closer and closer. f Slater Memorial Park in Pawtucket. If we fail to act in time, interest One in 26 people will develop epilepsy rates will skyrocket, the dollar will THE JOURNAL at some point in their lifetime. Today plummet, and the stock market could The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- in the United States, there are 4.3 mil- collapse. That is unacceptable. It is ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- lion adults and 750,000 children who are time to bring this manufactured crisis ceedings and announces to the House living with epilepsy or a seizure dis- to an end. his approval thereof. order. Let’s not fool ourselves. Even if the Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- There is no known cure for epilepsy, Republican leadership does manage to nal stands approved. and it is critical that we do more to pass a last-minute extension, the mere f support research that will help develop threat of a default will inflict real new forms of treatment for those suf- damage on the American economy. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE fering from this disease. Economists tell us that the 2011 debt The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman I want to extend my deep gratitude limit standoff cost American jobs and from North Carolina (Mr. PITTENGER) to everyone who has been involved in contributed to the downgrade of the come forward and lead the House in the planning this year’s Rhode Island Walk U.S. credit rating, and we are repeating Pledge of Allegiance. for Epilepsy. I want to especially rec- the same mistake today. Mr. PITTENGER led the Pledge of ognize one of my constituents, Robbie That is why the true threat to our Allegiance as follows: Thorp, whom I had the opportunity to fragile economic recovery isn’t our I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the meet with in April of this year when he budget deficit; it is the leadership def- United States of America, and to the Repub- was selected to serve as Rhode Island’s icit that exists within the Republican lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ambassador for the Kids Speak Up con- Party. Unfortunately, for conservative indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ference in Washington, D.C. Republicans, irresponsibility has be- f Robbie is an impressive young man come a badge of honor and recklessness who has already demonstrated himself a source of pride. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER to be a strong advocate for epilepsy Mr. Speaker, the American people The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- awareness in Rhode Island. want leadership instead of tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute Again, I extend my best wishes for a brinksmanship. They want cooperation speeches on each side of the aisle. successful event to him and everyone and compromise instead of deadlock f taking part in this Saturday’s Rhode and dysfunction. Let’s raise the debt Island Walk for Epilepsy. ceiling and move on to the critical UNESCO WESTERN WALL VOTE f work of building a stronger and more (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was prosperous Nation. GARLAND DENNY—A DEDICATED given permission to address the House f for 1 minute and to revise and extend PATRIOT her remarks.) (Mr. PITTENGER asked and was DEBT MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, given permission to address the House RESPONSIBILITY ACT this morning an initiative aimed at for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mr. MARCHANT asked and was delegitimatizing Israel was defeated at his remarks.) given permission to address the House UNESCO. Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise for 1 minute.) Abu Mazen is set to head to the U.N. today in memory of my good friend, Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, our Human Rights Council for an emer- Garland Denny, a true and dedicated national debt now stands at more than gency meeting next week where he will patriot devoted to helping veterans in $18 trillion. If current law remains un- surely spew more of his dangerous need. changed, the CBO projects Federal debt rhetoric and even further inflame the Mr. Denny died last week at the age can exceed $50 trillion in our lifetime. tensions between the Palestinians and of 84. During the Korean war, Mr. This cannot be sustained. Denny served our country aboard the Israelis. That is why I have introduced the The U.S. has had a clear policy of de- USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. Debt Management and Fiscal Responsi- Following a long and successful ca- fending Israel from these biased at- bility Act. This bill provides early and reer as a structural steel draftsman, clear-eyed assessment of the debt well tacks at the U.N., but recently we have Mr. Denny spent his retirement advo- before even reaching the statutory debt seen perhaps a troubling shift in policy cating for a special postage stamp to limit. by the current administration. raise money for veterans’ services. Under this bill, the Treasury Sec- The administration’s refusal to stand In support of Mr. Denny, 55 Members retary would report on three items: publicly and firmly with Israel of the House and Senate joined me this first, the national debt and debt pro- emboldens groups at the U.N. to push summer in writing the U.S. Postmaster tection; second, debt reduction pro- forward with these initiatives and un- General urging the creation of a Stamp posals; and, third, regular progress re- dermines longstanding U.S. policy. If Out PTSD semipostal stamp to help ports to Congress on debt reduction. the administration won’t counter these raise money for PTSD research and All of this information would be made efforts at the U.N., then Congress must treatment. readily available to the public. use every tool at our disposal to hold We remain committed to Mr. Denny’s The national debt is a shared respon- these agencies and Abu Mazen account- goal of helping veterans and over- sibility, and it will take a shared exec- able. coming the bureaucracy standing in utive legislative approach to reduce it. Mr. Speaker, we must send a clear the way. Mr. Denny reminds us that We can no longer afford to put $18 tril- message to all the member states at one committed American can make a lion on autopilot. Let’s deal with it the U.N. that Congress stands with big difference. head-on and find a responsible measure Israel and that we will not allow these His sons, Chuck and James, have to retire the debt before it is too late. efforts to continue that seek to under- joined me today in the House Chamber f mine the Jewish state, our best ally, and intend to carry on their father’s and the U.N. mission. May God bless you both and CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE ELDERLY f your sister, Sue. f (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given RHODE ISLAND WALK FOR permission to address the House for 1 EPILEPSY DEBT CEILING minute.) (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given (Mr. GALLEGO asked and was given Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, last permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 week, the Social Security Administra- minute.) minute.) tion announced that there would be no

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.011 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 cost of living adjustment to Social Se- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, well, even Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise curity benefits next year. some of my Republican colleagues ac- today to urge my colleagues to bring This news has seniors in western New knowledge that there is chaos in their responsible budgeting to our Nation’s York worried. The price of food, hous- conference and that chaos has con- Capitol. First of all, this means funding, and health care have increased. sequences. Governing from one manu- ing the government every year without Without a corresponding increase in factured crisis to another, we have a shutdown, but also it means bal- benefits, seniors will be asked to do piled up a whole series of must-act ancing the budget. more with less. deadlines. Since I have served in Congress, we The formula used to determine cost In just 8 days, the U.S. Government have been consumed by fights over def- of living adjustments is not properly will default unless Congress acts. Once icit reduction and budget priorities. We reflecting the senior economy. Seniors again, Republicans are jeopardizing the have gone from crisis to crisis, never spend more on housing, food, and med- full faith and credit of the United coming up with a long-term plan. After ical care and less on travel and edu- States. the crisis is over, nothing happens. cation. That is why I support legisla- Unfortunately, that is just one of the Recently, I introduced a balanced tion to adopt a new formula, called the deadlines that we face in this calendar budget amendment that would add dis- Consumer Price Index for the Elderly, of chaos. In just weeks, we have got to cipline to the budget process and re- that would give weight to price in- pass another budget or face another quire the government to spend within creases in housing and medical care GOP-engineered shutdown. its means. Balanced budget proposals and more accurately reflect the costs We have to pass a highway trust fund are not new. But unlike most pro- incurred by seniors. bill. Hopefully, it is not another short- posals, my amendment protects Social Unless Congress acts, the incomes of term patch but something that actu- Security, enables long-term capital in- 60 million Americans will be effectively ally gets Americans working and re- reduced. That would be bad for our vestments, and ensures that we can re- builds our infrastructure. spond to emergencies. economy and worse for the vulnerable Sadly, the Export-Import Bank still Americans that we are here to protect. In Delaware, like most States, the sits idle. Fortunately, a handful of cou- law requires the State to have a bal- f rageous Republicans joined all Demo- anced budget. As Delaware Secretary GRATEFUL RESPONSE TO SOUTH crats, and next week, hopefully, we will of Finance, I helped make that happen. CAROLINA FLOOD be able to get that moving again. It We should hold the Federal Govern- shouldn’t take that kind of an extraor- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina ment to the same standard. dinary measure. We ought to be able to asked and was given permission to ad- If the United States is going to condo it through the normal course of leg- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- tinue to be the strongest economy in vise and extend his remarks.) islation. the world, we need to address our budg- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. This chaos is out of hand. et deficits now. I urge my colleagues to Hardworking Americans go to work Speaker, despite the destruction of the bring order and responsibility to our every day. We need to do our job in thousand-year rain event flooding, it budget process by passing my amend- Congress, and that is to do the business was a testament to the people of South ment. of the American people. Mr. Speaker, Carolina working together. Led by f Governor Nikki Haley and Adjutant we have long passed time. We need to General Bob Livingston, our State is a get to work. b 1215 model for disaster response. f NATIONAL DYSLEXIA AWARENESS I am grateful for our State Emer- SOAR ACT MONTH gency Management Division, led by Di- (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given (Mr. BUCSHON asked and was given rector Kim Stenson, for over 1,500 suc- permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 cessful rescue missions and to all of minute and to revise and extend his re- our first responders for the countless minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) marks.) rescues. Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, October Credit is due to Director Christy Hall Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, the is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. and the South Carolina Department of House this week will vote on H.R. 10, This is something that is very close to Transportation for their tireless work. the SOAR Reauthorization Act, known my family. My wife and I watched our During the flooding, over 500 roads and as the Scholarships for Opportunity bridges were closed. I know firsthand, and Results Act. This will authorize daughter struggle to learn to read. She as the road I live on was washed out, the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Pro- dreaded reading aloud in class, and the location of our family home for the gram for an additional 5 years. worrying what her classmates thought last six generations, which was named At the core of this scholarship pro- affected her self-esteem. With hard work, our daughter was by my grandmother. gram is a simple premise that every Donations and volunteers have come American child deserves the oppor- able to catch up and surpass many of from across the Nation. The Salvation tunity to receive a great education. No her classmates. Over time, she discov- Army, led by Major Roger Coulson, has child should be forced to attend lowered her strengths in math and science, provided over 50,000 meals to displaced performing public schools when alter- which helped her increase her con- persons in the flooding. The Red Cross, natives for parents and their children fidence. inspired by national president Gale are available right around the corner. It wasn’t until high school that we McGovern’s visit, has operated 26 shel- Education is essential to climbing found out she actually has dyslexia. ters. the ladder of success in this Nation, This diagnosis has helped her under- I appreciate the positive spirit of the and this bill takes a positive step for- stand how her brain works and realize people of South Carolina spontaneously ward in giving parents the ability to that her difference gives her some ad- coming together as family and neigh- provide more opportunities and choices vantages. bors before turning to government. to pave the way to a better future for We are extremely proud of how hard In conclusion, God bless our troops, their children. she has worked to overcome these chal- and the President by his actions must I urge my colleagues to support this lenges and not let them get in the way never forget September the 11th in the responsible measure, and I thank of her success. Mr. Speaker, it is im- global war on terrorism. Speaker BOEHNER for bringing this leg- portant that we bring awareness to Thank you, Coach Steve Spurrier, for islation to our floor. dyslexia and educate our communities developing winning Gamecocks. f about the impact on families. f BALANCED BUDGET PROPOSAL f MUST-ACT DEADLINES (Mr. CARNEY asked and was given NATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 WEEK permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- (Ms. KUSTER asked and was given minute.) marks.) permission to address the House for 1

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.013 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7039 minute and to revise and extend her re- minute and to revise and extend his re- illness can and do get better with help, marks.) marks.) but where there is no help, there is no Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, today hope. rise to recognize the importance of the marks 3 weeks since the mass shooting f forest products industry as we cele- at Umpqua Community College in brate National Forest Products Week. Roseburg that cost nine innocent IT IS TIME TO GET REAL ABOUT In my home State of New Hampshire, Americans their lives. As that tragedy GUN VIOLENCE we have a rich tradition of supporting fades from the headlines, the daily (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given working forests and recognizing the tragedy of gun violence in America permission to address the House for 1 ways in which our forests contribute to drums on. minute and to revise and extend her re- our State’s economic livelihood and Last week, in south Florida, Janel marks.) the vitality of our rural communities. Hamilton was shot to death by her god- Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, it is time The forest products industry employs mother’s son while watching TV. She to get real about gun violence in Amer- over 7,000 Granite Staters. These men was 19 and dreamed of becoming a law- ica. As the entrusted voices for mil- and women proudly continue our yer. lions of Americans, we have a responsi- State’s legacy of responsible forest Last weekend, in Chicago, a 3-year- bility to address gun violence. In our stewardship. From timber production old boy named Eian Santiago was shot schools, in our movie theaters, and to biomass energy, our forests provide to death by his 6-year-old brother. even in our churches the threat is ever a wide range of sustainably sourced They were playing cops and robbers. present. products that citizens and businesses Last night, in New York City, police Most recently a dangerous individual rely on throughout our country. officer Randolph Holder succumbed to went on the campus of a community My district is home to both biomass a gunshot wound in the head. He was college in Roseburg, Oregon, and power plants and wood pellet manufac- responding to gun violence in East Har- opened fire, taking nine lives and in- turing facilities that are important job lem. juring seven. My thoughts and prayers creators in the renewable energy sec- In the last 96 hours alone, 91 Ameri- are with the family and friends as they tor, and I am proud to serve as co-chair cans have lost their lives to gun vio- mourn. of the bipartisan Congressional Bio- lence. That is nearly 1 person killed by Chris Mintz, a veteran from mass Caucus. guns every hour in the United States. Randleman, North Carolina, was As part of our efforts to underscore The American people expect us to among those injured while rushing into the economic and environmental con- take action. They expect us to stand up the crossfire in an effort to defuse the tributions to our Nation’s forests, we to those who fight to prevent us from situation. I am honored by his bravery, must rededicate ourselves to pre- taking action; yet, hour by hour goes and I wish him a speedy and full recov- serving these treasured lands for future by in this Congress without hearings, ery. generations to come. without debate, and without action. From Newtown to Blacksburg, to Au- Mr. Speaker, I will be back next week f rora, to Charleston, these senseless and the week after that and the week shootings are becoming far too com- NDAA VETO THREAT after that. Gun violence won’t stop mon. It is not just mass shootings that (Mr. STEWART asked and was given until this Congress takes action, and are bothersome because every day 88 permission to address the House for 1 neither will I. people die because of gun violence. minute and to revise and extend his re- f That is more than 30,000 Americans marks.) killed every year. Mr. STEWART. Mr. Speaker, I think OUR MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM How many lives must be lost before this is absolutely nuts. Yesterday the (Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania asked we say that now is the right time to House and the Senate sent the Presi- and was given permission to address pass commonsense legislation to keep dent the National Defense Authoriza- the House for 1 minute and to revise guns out of the wrong hands? We can tion bill requesting his signature, and extend his remarks.) make a difference. We must, but we which he has now threatened to veto. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. I was an Air Force pilot for 14 years, Speaker, our mental health system is must take action now. and I sit on the House Permanent Se- abusive and neglectful to those with a f lect Committee on Intelligence. I un- serious mental illness. Worse yet, these PREVENTABLE CHILD AND derstand how critical it is that our policies disproportionately impact mi- MATERNAL DEATHS military be prepared; and to be pre- norities and the poor. African Ameri- pared, they have to be adequately fund- cans are 50 percent less likely to re- (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was ed. ceive psychiatric treatment. Out- given permission to address the House Vetoing NDAA means that we simply patient mental health spending for Af- for 1 minute and to revise and extend don’t provide authorization for funding rican Americans is 40 percent lower. her remarks.) for our troops. It means we cut our While there is an overall shortage of Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, military readiness. It means we can’t mental health professionals, only 3 per- today I rise in support of our children continue our fight against ISIS. It cuts cent of psychiatrists and 2 percent of and salute the medical researchers and such critical programs that protect us psychologists are African American. the pediatricians who are seeking to as our missile defense program. I just The rate is similar for Latino mental find cures for debilitating and prevent- simply don’t understand it. health professionals and worse for Na- able childhood diseases. The President doesn’t have any spe- tive Americans. The leadership of the U.S. is crucial cific objections to this bill. It funds to If you are a minority or low income in helping end many of these childhood the exact level that he has requested. and have a serious mental illness, you and maternal deaths. That is why we By doing this, the President has ig- are more likely to end up in prison, have included specific provisions in nored the primary responsibility that where 80 percent of inmates don’t re- 21st Century Cures for children. the Federal Government has to defend ceive any treatment. Cures bring benefits. Let me give you and protect the United States. If you are low income, Medicaid an example: polio. In 1988, the World I hope that the President will not fail makes it harder for you to access inpa- Health Organization had a resolution in that responsibility. I hope he will tient mental health treatment, won’t to support the worldwide eradication of sign this critically important bill. let you see two doctors on the same polio. Through the work of American f day, and says, you can’t take the medi- researchers, private citizens, and Ro- cations your doctor prescribed. tarians, polio vaccines have nearly WE MUST TAKE ACTION ON GUN Stop this discrimination. I ask Mem- eradicated this scourge worldwide. VIOLENCE bers to cosponsor and pass the Helping American leadership should continue (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given Families of Mental Health Crisis Act, to help end preventable childhood and permission to address the House for 1 H.R. 2646. People with serious mental maternal deaths.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.015 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7040 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FOREST minute and to revise and extend his re- WE ARE THE GREATEST NATION PRODUCTS WEEK marks.) ON THE PLANET (Ms. GRAHAM asked and was given Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, this (Mr. CA´ RDENAS asked and was permission to address the House for 1 month all of us know that we are ad- given permission to address the House minute.) dressing the issue of breast cancer and for 1 minute and to revise and extend Ms. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, today I cancer generally. I will proudly wear his remarks.) rise to recognize National Forest Prod- this label today for the number of peo- Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, I feel ucts Week and to acknowledge what an ple around our country and around the compelled to take this opportunity to important role our forests play in all of world that are suffering from cancer. remind us how great we are as a coun- our daily lives. On Monday, I participated at Nova try, but also to remind ourselves that The Second District of Florida is Southeastern University with experts we are as great as we are as individuals home to hundreds of thousands of acres in genomics and studying this issue. I collectively that make our country so of public and private forest lands. The learned from them that only 8 percent great, a country where anyone can Apalachicola National Forest alone is of grants are made from the National practice whatever faith they choose to nearly 1,000 square miles. Institutes of Health. That is an incred- practice. Just last week, I participated in a ible resource for all of us, and we need You can come to this country from work day with the Nature Conservancy to be about the business of increasing whatever part of the world and start in the Apalachicola Forest to learn the National Institutes of Health’s op- anew and perhaps reach heights that how responsible management can boost portunities to go forward on breast you could never dream of in other the economic and environmental value cancer. places. We still are the greatest nation of forestland. The second part of my remarks this on the planet. I am proud that north Florida forests morning, Mr. Speaker, deals with air- I am compelled to say these words make such an important contribution port workers, specifically in Fort Lau- because far too often I see, almost ev- to our country’s economy and our envi- derdale and elsewhere. They are fight- erywhere I turn, where people want to ronment. We depend on wood for the ing for $15 an hour. These are the peo- leave this country. They talk about structure of our homes, the paper we ple that clean up the toilets at the air- how we are not great and how we need write on, and a million different things port in Broward County. They are the to get back to greatness. in between, but most significantly for people who carry the people on the air- We have never lost that greatness. I the oxygen we breathe. plane with wheelchairs. We can at least think it is really important for us to afford $15 an hour for them. f understand, as Members of Congress, f that our responsibility is to guide this FOREST PRODUCTS WEEK country and to legislate and to make RECOGNITION b 1230 decisions, but to always keep in mind (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was those fundamental responsibilities that given permission to address the House REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL we have held true for so many hun- for 1 minute and to revise and extend DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT dreds of years in this country and that his remarks.) (Mr. TROTT asked and was given per- we are blessed to be the greatest nation Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I mission to address the House for 1 on the planet. The only way that we also rise today in recognition of Na- minute.) can do that is if we take our personal tional Forest Products Week and the Mr. TROTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise responsibilities to heart and exercise men and women across our country today to highlight the potentially that every single day. that work in this crucial industry. For- grave situation facing our Nation’s se- f est products have been an integral part curity this week. of the North American economy even Despite the National Defense Author- SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER before our States were united. ization Act garnering widespread bipar- OF COMMERCE DAY From our beginnings, forest products tisan support in both Houses of Con- (Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana asked and built ships and were the main source of gress, President Obama has was given permission to address the fuel. Through our industrialization, inexplicably threatened to veto it. Our House for 1 minute and to revise and forest products became the foundation soldiers and their families deserve bet- extend his remarks.) of our vast rail system and the media ter than an administration that plays Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. that fills our great libraries. Today so politics with the pay for our troops and Speaker, I rise today on Support Your much of everything we get is shipped puts our national security on the line Local Chamber of Commerce Day. and contained in forest products. For- just to prove a political point. Livingston Parish is one of the fastest products have always been the What I find most shocking is the est growing parishes in the State of backbone of housing, a critical sector President spent the last several Louisiana, and the chamber of com- of our economy. months fighting to lift economic sanc- merce appropriately—with the extraor- Forest products are green, renewable, tions so that Iran’s terrorist army dinary growth of this parish, we have and sequester carbon. We have been could receive billions in aid, and now had a growth in the businesses, the prolific in perfecting our conversion he is planning to block funding for mom-and-pop businesses, and the large technologies, developing new products, America’s military. This is unbeliev- industrial businesses as well. Appro- and growing more timber. In fact, we able. Our soldiers deserve better. Our priately, the Livingston Parish Cham- have more trees today in America than Nation deserves better. ber of Commerce was recognized for in 1900. America is facing increased threats the Louisiana State Chamber of the To keep our forests healthy and our from around the globe. We have sol- Year Award for the mid-size category economy strong, we need to develop diers fighting in Afghanistan. We have by the Louisiana Association of Cham- more markets at home and abroad for military families bravely continuing ber of Commerce Executives. our forest products, and we need to with their lives as their loved ones risk When you have a parish that grows at commit more research to find cost-ef- their lives for freedom. rapid rates, you have huge swells in fective ways to utilize our woody bio- Not only do we need to fully fund our population. You have all sorts of de- mass, a vast, renewable, carbon-neutral troops, but we need to show the world mands on infrastructure, but you have fuel source. that, when it comes to our defense and demands on the growth of the busi- f national security, the United States nesses as well. Particularly, the Liv- stands as one strong, unified body. ingston Parish Chamber of Commerce IMPORTANT ISSUES THAT NEED Mr. Speaker, it is time the President was recognized in the areas of business FUNDING drops the partisan games and stands resource and representation, commu- (Mr. HASTINGS asked and was given with our troops. It is time he signs the nity alignment, organizational excel- permission to address the House for 1 bill. lence, and professional development.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.017 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7041 Mr. Speaker, businesses like North by the Committee on Oversight and Govern- students here in Washington, D.C., Oaks Health System, Rouses Markets, ment Reform now printed in the bill shall be reach their full potential. This legisla- Big Mike’s Sports Bar and Grill, and considered as adopted in the House and in tion would provide $60 million annually Ferrara Fire Apparatus are all busi- the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as for 5 years, split equally among the amended, shall be considered as read. All nesses that are members of the Cham- points of order against provisions in the bill, District’s public schools, charter ber of Commerce. as amended, are waived. No further amend- schools, and the District of Columbia Congratulations to the 500 businesses ment to the bill, as amended, shall be in Opportunity Scholarship Program, that are members of the Livingston order except those printed in the report of which enables low-income students to Parish Chamber of Commerce, to the Committee on Rules accompanying this attend a private school that would oth- Wayne, April, and all the folks in Liv- resolution. Each further amendment may be erwise be out of their reach. ingston Parish. offered only in the order printed in the re- Two amendments to the bill have port, may be offered only by a Member des- been made in order for consideration, f ignated in the report, shall be considered as one by a Republican and another by a COMMUNICATION FROM THE read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and con- Democrat. CLERK OF THE HOUSE trolled by the proponent and an opponent, I have great confidence that the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. shall not be subject to amendment, and shall SOAR Reauthorization Act is a posi- SIMPSON) laid before the House the fol- not be subject to a demand for division of the tive step for students in the District of lowing communication from the Clerk question in the House or in the Committee of Columbia and that, through its exam- of the House of Representatives: the Whole. All points of order against such ple, it will provide a model for success further amendments are waived. At the con- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, that could be adopted by States across clusion of consideration of the bill for the country. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, amendment the Committee shall rise and re- Washington, DC, October 21, 2015. port the bill, as amended, to the House with The rule also provides for consider- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, such further amendments as may have been ation of H.R. 692, the Default Preven- Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, adopted. The previous question shall be con- tion Act. As my colleagues are all Washington, DC. sidered as ordered on the bill, as amended, aware, the Treasury Department has DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- and on any further amendment thereto, to asserted that its ability to use extraor- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of final passage without intervening motion ex- dinary measures to avoid reaching the the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- cept one motion to recommit with or with- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- statutory debt limit will be exhausted out instructions. in coming days, possibly by November sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it tober 21, 2015 at 9:14 a.m.: shall be in order to consider in the House the 3. That the Senate passed without amend- bill (H.R. 692) to ensure the payment of in- The legislation before us is a vital ment H.R. 322. terest and principal of the debt of the United step to take default off the table, That the Senate passed without amend- States. All points of order against consider- should extraordinary measures be ex- ment H.R. 323. ation of the bill are waived. The bill shall be hausted, providing certainty to finan- That the Senate passed without amend- considered as read. All points of order cial markets and hardworking Ameri- ment H.R. 324. against provisions in the bill are waived. The That the Senate passed without amend- cans that we will pay our debts and previous question shall be considered as or- meet our obligations. ment H.R. 558. dered on the bill and on any amendment That the Senate passed without amend- thereto to final passage without intervening The Default Prevention Act would ment H.R. 1442. motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally authorize the Secretary of the Treas- That the Senate passed without amend- divided and controlled by the chair and rank- ury to issue debt obligations necessary ment H.R. 1884. ing minority member of the Committee on to continue making principal and in- That the Senate passed without amend- Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to re- terest payments on our debt, and would ment H.R. 3059. commit. also ensure continued access to the With best wishes, I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- funds in the Social Security trust fund Sincerely, KAREN L. HAAS. tlewoman from North Carolina is rec- necessary to pay Social Security bene- ognized for 1 hour. fits in full. f Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, for the pur- Mr. Speaker, it is simply common PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION pose of debate only, I yield the cus- sense that we permanently close out OF H.R. 10, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman the possibility of default and give sen- OPPORTUNITY AND RESULTS RE- from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS), pending iors and other Social Security bene- AUTHORIZATION ACT, AND PRO- which I yield myself such time as I ficiaries confidence that they will con- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF may consume. During consideration of tinue to receive the funds they rely on. H.R. 692, DEFAULT PREVENTION this resolution, all time yielded is for We can protect the full faith and ACT the purpose of debate only. credit of the United States and ensure that our credit ratings and economy Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, by direction GENERAL LEAVE are not impacted by policy battles here of the Committee on Rules, I call up Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- in Congress over future spending poli- House Resolution 480 and ask for its mous consent that all Members have 5 cies. immediate consideration. legislative days to revise and extend Mr. Speaker, I commend this rule The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and both of the underlying bills to my lows: objection to the request of the gentle- colleagues for their support. H. RES. 480 woman from North Carolina? I reserve the balance of my time. Resolved, That at any time after adoption There was no objection. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, House Reso- myself such time as I may consume, to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the lution 480 provides for consideration of and I thank the gentlewoman from House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for H.R. 10, the Scholarships for Oppor- North Carolina for yielding the cus- consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to reau- tunity and Results Reauthorization tomary 30 minutes to me for debate. thorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Act, and H.R. 692, the Default Preven- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- Results Act, and for other purposes. The first tion Act. tion to this rule, which provides for reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. These bills are important steps for- consideration of both H.R. 10, the All points of order against consideration of ward on two issues of great importance Scholarships for Opportunity and Re- the bill are waived. General debate shall be to Americans: education and fiscal sults Reauthorization Act, and H.R. confined to the bill and shall not exceed one issues. 692, the Default Prevention Act. Once hour equally divided and controlled by the H.R. 10, the Scholarships for Oppor- again, we are playing grab bag rules, chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government tunity and Results Reauthorization and I maintain that that is not the Reform. After general debate the bill shall Act, also known as the SOAR Reau- process of regular order. be considered for amendment under the five- thorization Act, would continue impor- Each time I have the privilege of minute rule. The amendments recommended tant funding provided to help young managing a rule which, with only four

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Congress maintains Ways and Means Committee astutely measures. the power to overturn laws approved by put it: ‘‘Under this legislation, the ef- H.R. 10 would reauthorize the Oppor- the D.C. Council, can vote to impose fect would be to pay China’’—and tunity Scholarship Program through laws on D.C., and gets final approval of Japan and others—‘‘first, and some the years 2021. OSP is the only feder- the D.C. Council’s budget. Americans not at all.’’ ally created and funded elementary and Washington, D.C.’s Delegate to the We have been down this road before. secondary private school voucher pro- House of Representatives, my very Indeed, the debt limit standoff and gov- gram in the United States. good friend and a mentor to all of us ernment shutdown of 2013 cost an esti- Last night, my friend from Utah not only on this issue, but countless mated 120,000 jobs and disrupted public came forward and spoke, as is his re- others, Ms. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, and private credit markets so pro- sponsibility. And I would just ask him, who has served in this body for 24 foundly that the total estimated bor- do they have the same program in Bea- years, is not permitted to vote on final rowing costs for the Federal Govern- ver, Utah, or Centerville, Utah, or passage of any legislation, let alone ment, businesses, and homeowners dur- Altamont? legislation directly intended to govern ing that crisis totaled approximately I didn’t know they had an Altamont. the jurisdiction which she was elected $70 million. Defaulting on our debt is I come from Altamonte Springs, Flor- to serve. simply not an option, and H.R. 629 is, ida. They spell it without the E. But One might hope that Congress would as Treasury Secretary Jack Lew put it, they don’t have this voucher program consider the wishes of the representa- ‘‘default by another name.’’ that they are trying to foist on the Dis- tives of Washington, D.C., and the We cannot play this game. We need trict of Columbia. nearly 660,000 residents of the District to be about the business of honoring The program, which awards need- who are taxpayers without representa- our obligations. The last time we went based scholarships to children in the tion. But, as we see today, that simply down this road our debt rating was low- District of Columbia to attend a par- isn’t the case. ered, and I suggest it may happen ticipating private school of their Mr. Speaker, the underlying legisla- again. choice, was created in 2004 and last re- tion would make significant changes to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of authorized in 2011. the way in which the program is evalu- my time. I would like to note from the outset ated, and that is a problem. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 that the current school voucher pro- In 2012, The Washington Post pub- minutes to the gentleman from Utah gram is authorized through September lished an article titled ‘‘Quality Con- (Mr. STEWART). 2016. That is almost a full year from trols Lacking for D.C. Schools Accept- Mr. STEWART. I would like to thank now. Given the numerous pressing and ing Federal Vouchers.’’ The piece ex- the gentlewoman for yielding me time. time-sensitive matters facing this amined some of the schools receiving Mr. Speaker, I come from a family of body, I can’t help but feel bewildered as vouchers. educators. My father taught me in fifth to why we are rushing to reauthorize Among them were ‘‘a nondenomina- grade. My brother and sister are both D.C. school vouchers, yet we continue tional Christian school’’ that ‘‘occupies teachers. My wife is a teacher. One of to ignore our Nation’s crumbling infra- a soot-stained storefront between a my sons recently spent 2 years doing structure, income inequality, the need halal meat shop and an evening wear Teach for America in an inner-city for jobs, immigration reform, the need boutique.’’ The school consists of two school before he started graduate for sensible gun control in the wake of classrooms, and ‘‘students travel near- school. mass shootings and countless other ly 2 miles down Georgia Avenue to the Every weekend, it seemed, while he deaths at the instance of guns, particu- city’s Emery Recreation Center’’ for was teaching, we would hear stories larly children, and our lack of a long- gym class. and personal experiences of children term budget. I continue to await a Another school ‘‘follows a learning who desperately needed help to get the straight answer from my Republican model known as ‘Suggestopedia,’ a phi- education that they needed so they had colleagues and hope that we can get losophy of learning developed by a Bul- any chance, any hope, of being success- this question answered before today’s garian psychotherapist Georgi Lozanov ful in life. debate concludes. that stresses learning through music, And, finally, I am also the father of Now, I also want to make something stretching, and meditation.’’ six children. I understand in a deeply clear. The members of the Washington, A third is described as ‘‘an accredited personal way how important it is that D.C. City Council have said that they K–8 school supported by the Nation of we teach our children and educate our do not want the D.C. voucher program Islam,’’ which ‘‘occupies the second children. to be reauthorized. floor of a former residence east of the This idea goes back to Jamestown, Anacostia River.’’ The classrooms are 1609, where literally for the first time b 1245 described as being former bedrooms, in the history of the world we made a In a letter to the chairman of the and the only bathroom in the school commitment that we would educate all House Committee on Oversight and was described as having ‘‘a floor black- of our children, that every village, Government Reform, the majority of ened with dirt and a sink coated in every town, every community would the members of the D.C. Council ex- grime. The bathtub was filled with educate all of our children. That is pressed their belief that ‘‘Federal funds paint cans and cleaning supplies con- what the SOAR program is about: giv- should be invested in the existing pub- cealed by a curtain.’’ ing all of our children the opportunity lic education system—both public With descriptions like this of schools to succeed. schools and public charter schools— just a few miles away from this Cham- So let’s look at the program and see rather than being diverted to private ber, I would like to think we would what it has accomplished. Since 2004, schools.’’ want more evaluations on these more than 6,000 children have had the They go on to describe past findings schools, not less. opportunity to attend a private school on vouchers, saying that ‘‘the evidence Moving on to H.R. 629, a very bogus of their choice. This has changed the is clear that the use of vouchers has bill that plans for the unprecedented trajectory of their lives. More than 90

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.020 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7043 percent of them now graduate from would we want to take away vouchers Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is a big high school, compared with 58 percent from these children is that we don’t surprise to see a member of the minor- throughout the rest of Washington, want to take vouchers away from these ity opposing the provision of additional D.C. Eighty-eight percent of them go children. We want those who are cur- education funding to low-income stu- on to a 2- or a 4-year university. rently in the program to maintain dents. Eighty-five percent of their parents ex- their voucher until they graduate. My colleague earlier mentioned that press satisfaction with this program. But I should caution Members on some members of the D.C. Council op- Why in the world would you want to both sides about voting for $100 million pose H.R. 10. I would like to bring it to take that away? How could you not for a private school voucher program the attention of the House that D.C. support this program? How could you for a District that didn’t ask for it Councilwoman Anita Bonds has asked not want to give these children the op- while the Republican majority has that her name be removed from that portunity to succeed? Why in the world pending a $2 billion cut for K–12 edu- letter, saying: ‘‘I am hopeful that would you put the interests of unions cation for kids in their own districts. many more of our neediest families and teachers above the interests of The irony is that, when Newt Ging- have the opportunity to take advan- these children who desperately need rich was Speaker, he first proposed pri- tage of the program.’’ She knows that our help? vate school vouchers, but as conserv- students in public, charter, and private I would ask my colleagues to support ative as he was, he worked with me on schools all benefit equally from this this rule and to support the underlying a home rule public charter school al- legislation, and I welcome her support. legislation. Give these kids an oppor- ternative. The D.C. Council had voted Mr. Speaker, I now yield 5 minutes to tunity to succeed. That is all we are for charter schools, but there were only the gentleman from California (Mr. asking for. two or three fledgling schools and char- MCCLINTOCK). Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, would ters weren’t going anywhere. Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I the Chair be kind enough to tell me Today, Mr. Speaker, there are 115 thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I how much time remains for both sides. public charter schools in the District, want to thank the Rules Committee for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- and the reason is that, with my sup- reporting H.R. 692 to the floor. tleman from Florida has 20 minutes report, Speaker Gingrich placed H.R. 3019 This Nation now staggers under more maining. The gentlewoman from North in the 1995–1996 omnibus legislation es- than $18 trillion of debt, nearly a $7.5 Carolina has 25 minutes remaining. tablishing the D.C. public charter trillion run up by this administration Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield school board. alone. The interest on that debt is one myself such time as I may consume. Today almost half of D.C. students go Let me respond to the gentleman of the fastest growing components of to publicly accountable charter the Federal budget. If there is ever any from Utah who spoke of his family’s schools, and most of these schools have background and education. doubt over the security and reliability long waiting lists. That, my friend, is of the debt owed by this government, Firstly, my former wife, who is now what choice looks like. deceased, taught school for 35 years, the interest rates that lenders charge Another speaker has now stepped for- us would quickly rise and overwhelm first and second grade. My son, who has ward with a private school voucher his Ph.D., as my friend’s son is about us. program to be authorized for the third Now, the Democrats say, well, just the business of getting his graduate de- time today, although the evaluation gree, worked in education, taught sixth raise the debt limit, and, of course, we that Congress mandated definitively realize in this era of chronic deficit grade for a number of years, and then shows that the program failed to meet recruited schoolteachers for Palm spending—establishing new records its stated goal to help children im- under this administration—that we Beach County and Broward County in prove. Florida. have to do so. Congress alone has the The question was why would we not b 1300 power to incur debt, and the debt limit want to educate every child, and the Vouchers did not improve math or is the method by which we discharge gentleman referenced a period in 1609 reading scores for the children from our responsibility; but when we do so, when we certainly were not educating low-income neighborhoods in this pro- it is also Congress’ responsibility to re- every child. I went to school for the gram, and that was the reason for the view and revise the policies that are first time in 1941 to a school that was bill in the first place. driving that debt. built by Julius Rosenwald, and I rec- In light of that failure, I offered a The fundamental problem under both ommend a documentary that is in the compromise, and the President sup- Democratic and Republican Congresses movies throughout the country now. ports it. All of the students in the cur- is that this process is fraught with con- Mr. Rosenwald, at the insistence of rent voucher program would remain troversy. The bigger the debt, the big- Booker T. Washington, built schools until graduation, but no new students ger the controversy; and the bigger the for Black children, 642 of them, in the would be funded. That would mean controversy, the more likely that cred- South, where there were none. years of private school vouchers, but it markets are to demand higher inter- My mother didn’t have an oppor- only in the District of Columbia, be- est payments to meet their greater tunity to go to that school. Other peo- cause this Congress has just voted risk. Given the size of our debt, that ple in my town never had an oppor- down similar private school vouchers could produce an interest tidal wave tunity to get an education, and you for the Nation. that could sink our budget and our Na- come here and you talk about why The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion along with it. would we not want this education. time of the gentlewoman has expired. The Default Prevention Act simply If it is so good, then why isn’t it ev- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield provides that, if the debt limit is erywhere? And why are you picking on the gentlewoman an additional 1 reached, the Treasury Secretary may the District of Columbia? Perhaps minute. continue to borrow above that limit for someone who knows that very well will Ms. NORTON. That, my friends, is the sole purpose of paying principal be able to tell us more than myself what compromise looks like: first, phe- and interest that is due. It is an abso- with my passion. nomenal growth of public charter lute guarantee that the debt of the Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to schools, which are supported by both United States will be honored. yield 3 minutes to the distinguished Congressional Republicans and Demo- Most States have various laws to gentlewoman from the District of Co- crats; second, allowing all current stu- guarantee payment of their debts. In lumbia (Ms. NORTON), my very good dents to remain in private voucher fact, a few years ago, Ben Bernanke friend, a member of the Committee on schools until graduation. If more com- praised these State provisions for Oversight and Government Reform. promises like this were on the floor, maintaining confidence in their bonds. Ms. NORTON. I thank my good friend the majority would not be divided into It amazes me that we can’t all agree on from Florida for yielding and for his multiple factions that have nothing to this simple principle: that we should passion for our children. show for years of leadership. guarantee the loans made to the Fed- Mr. Speaker, the short answer to the Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman eral Government. That is all this bill gentleman who wants to know why for yielding. does.

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The fact is most would allow—and I would ask the gen- with ourselves and our creditors for of our debt is held by Americans— tleman from California if he would sup- over 200 years, and this bill asks us to often, in pension funds—so it protects port this—a clean extension of the debt abandon it now. Americans far more than foreign gov- ceiling. How can it be that the party of Ron- ernments. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- ald Reagan can propose this legisla- But they miss the main point. It is sent to insert the text of the amend- tion? It was Ronald Reagan who said the Nation’s credit that makes it pos- ment in the RECORD, along with extra- that denigration of the full faith and sible to meet all of our other obliga- neous material, immediately prior to credit of the United States would have tions. When you are living off your the vote on the previous question. substantial effects on the domestic fi- credit card, as our Nation is at the mo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there nancial markets and the value of the ment, you had better make your min- objection to the request of the gen- dollar. He is right. imum payment first or you won’t be tleman from Florida? How can it be the party of PAUL able to pay all of your other bills. There was no objection. RYAN? The chair of our Ways and In the veto threat, the President lev- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am Means Committee said that just refus- very pleased to yield 4 minutes to the eled the other charges we heard from ing to vote for the debt ceiling, I don’t gentleman from Vermont (Mr. WELCH) the gentleman from Florida, that it is think that is a strategy. just an excuse for not paying our other to discuss our proposal. My friend from Will the debt ceiling be raised? Does bills. Well, do they actually believe Vermont is a distinguished gentleman it have to be raised? Yes. Reagan was and a former Member of the Rules that these other States that have guar- right then, and PAUL RYAN is right Committee. anteed their sovereign debts for gen- now. Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Speaker, I want to point out erations have ever used these guaran- the gentleman. tees as an excuse not to pay their other Mr. Speaker, let’s be clear. Raising something that the proponents of this bills? On the contrary, by providing the debt ceiling has absolutely nothing legislation would prefer to keep in the clear and unambiguous mandates to to do at all with increasing govern- dark. The entire reason the debt ceil- protect their credit first, they actually ment spending. It only has to do with ing must be raised now is to accommo- support and maintain their ability to whether America will pay its bills for date the budget that they passed over pay for all of their other obligations. obligations already incurred. my strong objection on March 25, 2015. So let me be crystal clear: delaying Many of those obligations, by the The Price budget, supported by 228 Re- payment on any of our obligations way, are for expenditures that I vigor- publicans and opposed by 182 Demo- would be unprecedented and dangerous. ously opposed: trillions of dollars on crats, projected an increase of our debt There is one thing, though, that could the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, un- limit of nearly $2 trillion. Today that do even more damage than delaying paid for, and trillions of dollars in tax bill has become due, and the folks who payment on our other bills, and that is cuts for the very wealthy that are un- supported that budget are running for the mere threat of a default on our sov- paid for. the hills on acting on the debt ceiling ereign debt. This measure takes that But the United States of America, in that is required to accommodate the threat off the table, and it ensures good times and bad, through Repub- budget that they passed. credit markets that their investments lican Presidents and Democratic Presi- Mr. Speaker, this House now, as a rein the United States are as certain as dents, in Republican-led and Demo- sult of the will of the American people, anything can be in life. cratic-led Congresses, has always paid is led by a Republican majority. It is a A few years ago, Senator Barack its bills—always. We have done it for majority that we in the minority have Obama vigorously and forcefully op- two reasons. an obligation to do our best to work posed a debt limit sought by the Bush First, it is the right thing to do. A with. However, it is a majority that is administration. He said it was a failure promise made is a promise kept. An ob- raising questions that have never been of leadership. Well, I have never equat- ligation incurred is an obligation hon- raised before. ed Senator Obama’s opposition to the ored. Mr. Speaker, a confident nation The SPEAKER pro tempore. The debt limit increase as anything other keeps its word. A confident nation pays time of the gentleman has expired. than a principled and well-placed con- its bills, not some of them. It pays all Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield cern over the proper management of of them. the gentleman an additional 1 minute. our finances. It is sad that he cannot Second, running from our creditors, Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, they are give the opposition the same courtesy. stiffing them, picking and choosing using debt default and government Mr. Speaker, we may disagree over whom to pay among them is as fiscally shutdown as a tactic to get their way the appropriate role of Congress in ad- reckless as it is dishonorable. This new on an issue of concern to some of them. justing the debt limit, but at least theory that America can actually con- I admire Speaker BOEHNER that he put can’t we all agree that during these sider it feasible as an option to default the country first and he put the House disputes the sovereign debt of the is extremely dangerous and very cost- first in not letting this government be United States is never in doubt? That ly. shut down over a real dispute on is all that this bill says; that is all that Mr. Speaker, in 2011, when this tactic Planned Parenthood funding. But we this bill does. Mr. Speaker, let’s pass was first seriously considered and we have got to get past this, and the Re- this rule and proceed with consider- came on the brink of default, it cost publican majority has to make a deci- ation of the bill. U.S. taxpayers $19 billion in unneces- sion whether it is going to govern or it Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield sary interest charges. That is $19 bil- is going to empower those who believe myself such time as I may consume. lion that could have been used to fix that default and shutdown are legiti- Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from our highways or invest in scientific re- mate tactics to resolve legitimate de- California referred to my comments as search, or it is $19 billion that your bates that we have among us. ‘‘xenophobic nonsense.’’ I firmly dis- side might have preferred for tax cuts, Mr. Speaker, we cannot now—we can- agree. It kind of gives xenophobia a or we could have split it. But that not ever—default on our obligations new meaning. I merely pointed out would have been half for tax cuts and and our commitment to the American that a large portion of our debt is held half for investment. Yet we squandered taxpayer to be fiscally responsible by by other countries and that the legisla- that at the expense of the American paying our bills. tion that he supports proposes to pay taxpayer. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 them before 80 million obligations that The use of the debt ceiling as a tactic minutes to the gentleman from North the Treasury Department has. to get your way on another issue is Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS).

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I was sight and Government Reform Com- The most common expression of all heavily involved at that time, as a mittee. Specifically, I put forth an teachers is ‘‘This too shall pass.’’ Member of the House Appropriations amendment that required strong eval- But the one thing that was never Committee that oversaw the District’s uations that would evaluate the schol- mandated to us was the concept of free- budget, and our committee provided arship program. Additionally, the com- dom, allowing teachers to teach their the initial funds. mittee passed an amendment to ensure specialties, allowing parents the abil- The program was the first and only not only strong accreditation stand- ity of having a choice on where they initiative in America where the Fed- ards as well, but equally important is sent their kids. Choice is a powerful eral Government provides low-income the gentlewoman from the District of tool. families with funds to send their chil- Columbia. I have made a personal com- When I was in the State legislature, dren where they will have a chance to mitment to her to work on making I had a bill that dealt with compulsory thrive—private or parochial schools— sure that we have proper account- attendance. I had a PTA mother that because, in some cases, some D.C. ability with regard to this scholarship came up to me once and said, ‘‘I hate schools were not providing that oppor- program. None of us wants to be loose you and I hate your bill because, when tunity. That is not all schools, but with the American taxpayer dollars. my 17-year-old doesn’t want to go to some schools. I want to also stress that this pro- school in the morning, I want to be We all know the story of some Dis- gram does not decrease funding for able to look at him and say, ‘You have trict of Columbia public schools—low D.C. public schools or charter schools. to go to school. It is the law.’ ’’ And I graduation rates, high dropout rates, Indeed it is an addition to that appro- thought: Thanks a lot. That is the low math and reading scores—that priation. But it really comes down this, exact attitude I want to have from a need to do better. We can all agree that Mr. Speaker: it is the students that high school junior in my class when he all children in the District deserve a have benefited from this particular shows up. first-class education and the lifelong program. You see, when kids are forced to be benefits that come from that edu- I was part of a hearing that was held where they choose not to be, they are cation, whether it be public, private, at Archbishop Carroll High School. unsatisfied jerks. But kids, knowing parochial, or charter. When you look into the faces of those they had a choice, they would now at- The bill before us today will reau- students that were given an oppor- tend in a positive attitude, even if it thorize the D.C. Opportunity Scholar- tunity with a scholarship to not have was the same school. ship program for 5 years. By the way, to go to the school because of where That is what this bill tries to do. We the program is a huge success. Last they live but they got a scholarship to trust choice in all sorts of behaviors. year over 3,600 students submitted ap- be able to go to a private school, you We give people choices in food, in our plications and the program enrolled look into their faces and you hear the homes, in our energy, and all the ne- nearly 1,500 students. stories of just how it has affected their cessities of life. So why do we limit Through these scholarships, District families and given them hope, Mr. freedom and choice in something as children have flourished. In 2014, 88 per- Speaker, it is one of those things that important as education? cent of high school graduates who were I think that we have to find a bipar- Ronald Reagan once said: ‘‘Our lead- enrolled in the D.C. Opportunity Schol- tisan solution to identify the problem ers must remember that education arship program enrolled in 2- or 4-year areas, perhaps, that need to be ad- doesn’t begin with some isolated bu- colleges, a very high mark. dressed, but to also come alongside reaucrat in Washington. It doesn’t even Mr. Speaker, Congress should listen those parents, both fathers and moth- begin with State or local officials. Edu- to the voices of parents, as we did 10 ers, who were there in the hearing who cation begins in the home, where it’s a years ago, who want their children to were applauding the successes of their parental right and responsibility. Both succeed, and we should continue to children. our public and our private schools exist work to ensure that the program not to aid our families in the instruction of only survives, but that it grows. b 1315 our children, and it’s time some people I commend Speaker BOEHNER for all It is with great pride that I strongly back in Washington stopped acting as his years of leadership on behalf of the support H.R. 10. I encourage my col- if family wishes were only getting in children of Washington not only in leagues opposite to do the same. I am the way.’’ terms of his support for this legisla- committed to working through some of I applaud Speaker BOEHNER for this tion, but many things he does as a pri- those issues that they have addressed. bill. Speaker BOEHNER, when it comes vate citizen. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I re- to kids, clearly gets it, and he has been I urge my colleagues to join in sup- serve the balance of my time. an advocate on their behalf. Kids be- port of the rule and this legislation. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, at this time, long to the parents, not to an educator, Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman not to a legislator, not to a special in- myself such time as I may consume. from Utah (Mr. BISHOP). terest group. We should be working together to en- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I It is time we start trusting parents sure that all children have the oppor- thank the gentlewoman for yielding. and individuals, which is why I urge tunity to receive a quality education I am pleased to support this rule be- support of this rule that will bring this and taking action to guarantee that cause of the underlying bill that is bill, a good bill, to the floor for us to the United States pays all of its bills there. support as well. on time and in full. Neither of these Normally, the 10th Amendment says Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I con- bills accomplish those vitally nec- that education is delegated to the tinue to reserve the balance of my essary goals for this great country. States. So I would be opposing anytime. I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ thing this body does on education, ex- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 and defeat the previous question and cept the Constitution also grants Con- minutes to the distinguished gen- vote ‘‘no’’ on the rule. gress the jurisdiction over the District tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FRELING- I yield back the balance of my time. of Columbia. HUYSEN). Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- When there is a program that is a Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, self such time as I may consume. success—and this has been a success—a I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. These are crucial bills. They make study by the Department of Education I rise in support of the rule and urge significant progress on two important concluded that this D.C. Opportunity specific passage of H.R. 10, the Scholar- issues: addressing our fiscal crisis in a

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After seeing the hope for the fu- their own agenda. bers of Congress. It is theirs, the Amer- ture these students have in their eyes, The bill does not recognize that 44 percent ican people. We are the reserve cur- I cannot fathom preventing other stu- of DC public school students attend charter rency because individuals across the dents from receiving their own second schools, and 75 percent of DC public school world look to us for prudent fiscal chances. students attend out-of-boundary public choices and rock-steady resolve in our Mr. Speaker, I believe both of these schools. principles and integrity. underlying bills are positive steps for- Unlike private schools, traditional public and There are few debates more conten- ward on issues of great import to our charter schools are publicly accountable and tious in this body than those over Nation, and I commend them and this subject to all civil rights laws. spending levels or the leverage points rule providing for their consideration Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join that our system provides to exert con- to all of my colleagues for their sup- me in voting against this rule and the under- trol over those levels. port. lying bill. The Default Prevention Act would Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to The material previously referred to enable us to continue to fight tooth speak in opposition to the Rule and the under- by Mr. HASTINGS is as follows: and nail over the right direction for lying bill H.R. 10, the Scholarships for Oppor- AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 480 OFFERED BY our country’s finances while giving tunity and Results Reauthorization Act. MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA Americans and financial markets cer- H.R. 10 would reauthorize the District of Co- At the end of the resolution, add the fol- tainty that they can remain confident lumbia private school voucher program, the lowing new sections: in the Federal Government meeting its Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), for SEC. 3. Immediately upon adoption of this obligations. five years through 2021. resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to We can and should stay up late at In 2004, Congress established OSP, the clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House night and have passionate debates in first and only federally created or funded ele- resolved into the Committee of the Whole this Chamber over how to address man- House on the state of the Union for consider- mentary and secondary private school voucher ation of the bill (H.R. 3737) to responsibly datory spending, but we shouldn’t program in the United States. pay our Nation’s bills on time by tempo- allow retired and disabled Americans In 2011, Congress reauthorized OSP rarily extending the public debt limit, and to stay up late at night because they through fiscal year 2016 in the Scholarships for other purposes. The first reading of the fear their Social Security checks won’t for Opportunity and Results Act (SOAR Act). bill shall be dispensed with. All points of arrive. Under the SOAR Act, DC households with order against consideration of the bill are The Default Prevention Act is com- incomes that do not exceed 185 percent of the waived. General debate shall be confined to monsense legislation to remove catas- poverty line may receive an annual maximum the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- trophe as a possibility by enabling the voucher payment per student of $8,000 for ly divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee Secretary of the Treasury to issue debt grades K–8 and $12,000 for grades 9–12. on Ways and Means. After general debate the necessary to make principal and inter- In addition, H.R. 10 makes a significant bill shall be considered for amendment under est payments on the national debt and change to the evaluation of OSP’s effective- the five-minute rule. All points of order pay Social Security benefits in full. It ness. against provisions in the bill are waived. At is the right first step in beginning a The bill prohibits a control study group in the conclusion of consideration of the bill for conversation about how to construc- making evaluations of the OSP and requires a amendment the Committee shall rise and re- tively address our immense fiscal chal- less rigorous ‘‘quasi-experimental research de- port the bill to the House with such amend- lenges. sign’’ than under the SOAR Act. ments as may have been adopted. The pre- If we don’t address those challenges, vious question shall be considered as ordered Since 2004, almost $190 million has been on the bill and amendments thereto to final we will be unable to provide for other spent on DC voucher schools. That is money passage without intervening motion except important programs, such as the Schol- that could have been spent on District public one motion to recommit with or without in- arships for Opportunity and Results schools, which serve all students. structions. If the Committee of the Whole Reauthorization Act, or SOAR Reau- Instead of working on longer term solutions, rises and reports that it has come to no reso- thorization Act, which this resolution such as reauthorizing ESEA, or working on job lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- provides for consideration of as well. creation, the Majority is pushing its own edu- tive day the House shall, immediately after As any parent knows, the education cation priorities on a local jurisdiction through the third daily order of business under clause of our children is one of our highest this misguided legislation. 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the priorities. For far too long children in This bill pursues the wrong course by doing bill. Washington, D.C., have not received the following: SEC. 4. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not the education they deserve, but have The voucher program is the latest Repub- apply to the consideration of H.R. 3737. suffered from unacceptable achieve- lican attack on the District of Columbia’s right ment levels in graduation rates. to self-government. THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT The SOAR Reauthorization Act con- The local District government did not re- IT REALLY MEANS tinues a successful three-sector ap- quest this reauthorization nor did its only This vote, the vote on whether to order the proach to improving the lives and edu- member of Congress, Del. ELEANOR HOLMES previous question on a special rule, is not cational outcomes of low-income stu- NORTON. merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- dents in the District. It provides $60 If the District wants to establish a voucher dering the previous question is a vote million in funding for students, split program, it has the authority to do so. against the Republican majority agenda and a vote to allow the Democratic minority to equally among D.C. public schools, Republicans have already tried to overturn offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about charter schools, and scholarships for DC’s gun, marijuana, abortion, needle ex- what the House should be debating. students to attend private schools that change, and non-discrimination laws. Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the would otherwise be out of reach. They have also threatened DC’s mayor with House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- Students receiving private school jail time over the city’s marijuana law. Now scribes the vote on the previous question on education have demonstrated higher they want to write education law in DC. the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the test scores and significantly higher The bill would authorize the use of federal consideration of the subject before the House graduation rates, showcasing the im- funds to pay for private school tuition in the being made by the Member in charge.’’ To defeat the previous question is to give the portance of continuing students access District of Columbia, despite overwhelming opposition a chance to decide the subject be- to these institutions. evidence that the program, first authorized in fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s These programs are an important ex- 2004, has failed to improve student academic ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that ample of the need for innovation and achievement, as measured by math and read- ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- experimentation in how to best reform ing scores—including among the students the mand for the previous question passes the

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Cannon (R–Illinois) said: House resolved into the Committee of the Critical Minerals Production Act and Whole House on the state of the Union for ‘‘The previous question having been refused, don’t go off on unnecessary tangents. the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- consideration of the bill (H.R. 1937) to re- gerald, who had asked the gentleman to quire the Secretary of the Interior and the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to support yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently both House Resolution 481 and the un- the first recognition.’’ develop domestic sources of the minerals and derlying bill, H.R. 1937. I would like to mineral materials of strategic and critical The Republican majority may say ‘‘the congratulate the gentleman from Ne- vote on the previous question is simply a importance to United States economic and vada (Mr. AMODEI) for sponsoring this vote on whether to proceed to an immediate national security and manufacturing com- vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] petitiveness. The first reading of the bill legislation, and I would also like to has no substantive legislative or policy im- shall be dispensed with. All points of order thank the gentleman from Utah, Chair- plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what against consideration of the bill are waived. man ROB BISHOP, for his leadership on they have always said. Listen to the Repub- General debate shall be confined to the bill this important issue. lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative and shall not exceed one hour equally di- Process in the United States House of Rep- vided and controlled by the chair and rank- Mr. Speaker, this rule will allow us resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s ing minority member of the Committee on to consider the National Strategic and how the Republicans describe the previous Natural Resources. After general debate the Critical Minerals Production Act, an question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- bill shall be considered for amendment under important bill that will streamline our though it is generally not possible to amend the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against pro- country’s mine permitting processes to the rule because the majority Member con- remove unnecessary and burdensome trolling the time will not yield for the pur- visions in the bill are waived. No amendment pose of offering an amendment, the same re- to the bill shall be in order except those bureaucratic hurdles, which can delay sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- printed in the report of the Committee on some mining activities and projects by vious question on the rule . . . When the mo- Rules accompanying this resolution. Each up to a decade—10 years—which is an tion for the previous question is defeated, such amendment may be offered only in the outrageous amount of time that is in- control of the time passes to the Member order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, dicative of the problem we seek to ad- who led the opposition to ordering the pre- dress here today. vious question. That Member, because he shall be considered as read, shall be debat- then controls the time, may offer an amend- able for the time specified in the report The permitting system the Federal ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of equally divided and controlled by the pro- Government currently uses to provide ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject amendment.’’ for the extraction of rare earth min- In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House to amendment, and shall not be subject to a of Representatives, the subchapter titled demand for division of the question in the erals in the U.S. is outdated, unproduc- ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal House or in the Committee of the Whole. All tive, and, more often than not, hinders to order the previous question on such a rule points of order against such amendments are our ability to extract these critical re- [a special rule reported from the Committee waived. At the conclusion of consideration of sources. This red tape has a dev- on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- the bill for amendment the Committee shall astating impact on communities across ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- rise and report the bill to the House with the country and in the West, particu- such amendments as may have been adopted. tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- larly, that rely on the ability to obtain jection of the motion for the previous ques- The previous question shall be considered as tion on a resolution reported from the Com- ordered on the bill and amendments thereto and develop these minerals for eco- mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- to final passage without intervening motion nomic growth and our Nation’s secu- ber leading the opposition to the previous except one motion to recommit with or with- rity. out instructions. question, who may offer a proper amendment Our country is blessed with a myriad or motion and who controls the time for de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- of rare earth minerals that are increas- bate thereon.’’ tleman from Washington is recognized ingly used to manufacture high-tech Clearly, the vote on the previous question for 1 hour. on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, for equipment as well as many other ev- cations. It is one of the only available tools eryday applications and products. for those who oppose the Republican major- the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the good gen- Many countries around the world are ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- already working to improve their infra- native views the opportunity to offer an al- tleman from Colorado (Mr. POLIS), ternative plan. pending which I yield myself such time structure, providing the United States with an exceptional opportunity to Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield back as I may consume. During consider- play a major role in the growing min- the balance of my time, and I move the ation of this resolution, all time yield- previous question on the resolution. ed is for the purpose of debate only. erals marketplace by supplying foreign The SPEAKER pro tempore. The GENERAL LEAVE countries and businesses, as well as do- question is on ordering the previous Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I ask mestic companies, with the resources question. unanimous consent that all Members necessary to remain competitive in the The question was taken; and the may have 5 legislative days to revise international economy. However, a Speaker pro tempore announced that and extend their remarks. lack of communication between local, the ayes appeared to have it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there State, and Federal permitting agencies Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, on that objection to the request of the gen- exists, and it creates a bureaucratic I demand the yeas and nays. tleman from Washington? backlog of applications that delays The yeas and nays were ordered. There was no objection. mining activity by approximately, like The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8 b 1330 I said, 7 to 10 years, which, if not ad- of rule XX, further proceedings on this dressed, will impede the ability of U.S. question will be postponed. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, on mineral companies to increase their f Tuesday, just yesterday, the Rules share of the global marketplace. Committee met and reported a rule for PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION House Resolution 481, providing for the Mr. Speaker, due to onerous govern- OF H.R. 1937, NATIONAL STRA- consideration of an important piece of ment red tape, the frivolous lawsuits TEGIC AND CRITICAL MINERALS legislation—H.R. 1937, the National that result, and a burdensome permit- PRODUCTION ACT OF 2015 Strategic and Critical Minerals Pro- ting process, good-paying jobs in the Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, by di- duction Act of 2015. United States mining industry have rection of the Committee on Rules, I This rule provides for the consider- moved overseas and have put domestic call up House Resolution 481 and ask ation of H.R. 1937 under a structured manufacturing jobs at the mercy of our for its immediate consideration. rule, with five amendments made in foreign competitors. H.R. 1937 would fix

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In 6 legislative days, the Federal days from hitting the debt limit, while that we have only begun to scratch the transportation authorization will ex- we are 6 days from expiring on the Fed- surface of what we can potentially de- pire. In 22 legislative days, we will be eral transportation authorization. velop from our abundant natural re- on the brink of yet another govern- By the way, I have to talk about how sources, which have played such a crit- ment shutdown. To a certain extent, I these ‘‘days’’ work because we are 8 ical role in making the U.S. a leading feel like we are fiddling while Rome days from the debt limit and 6 days world economy and industrial power. burns. Here we are, talking about an from the transportation authorization. Our Nation has vast energy potential issue which, I am sure, deserves its day Those aren’t real days that Americans from sources such as coal, oil shale, in the Sun. I will talk about some of know. That is because the Republicans and natural gas, as well as numerous the deficiencies in this bill, but we are always send this Congress on vacation critical minerals that we should be de- tackling a recycled bill that in similar nearly every week. So it might be 6 veloping. Yet the development of our form has already passed this body and legislative days. I think it is, actually, domestic minerals resources has been that doesn’t address any of these ur- 15 or 20 days, but Congress isn’t work- obstructed time and time again under gent deadline items that we are actu- ing for most of those. While these dead- this administration, which, unfortu- ally facing. lines tick, Members of Congress are ac- nately, places the political goals of In fact, as I travel across my district tually at home most of the time be- special interests over the welfare and in Colorado, I don’t hear a lot of my cause the Republican leadership won’t well-being of hardworking Americans. constituents crying out for access to let us work. They won’t let us come Mr. Speaker, simply put, the Federal sand and clay. I do hear them saying, here. They are adjourning the session. Government should promote invest- ‘‘Don’t default on the national debt.’’ That is why, when something is 20 days ments in the U.S. and in American ‘‘Do something about the budget.’’ off, we are sounding alarm bells, saying companies by creating a regulatory ‘‘Make sure that we prevent another it is 6 days off—because they are only framework that encourages the safe de- government shutdown.’’ Yet all of letting us work 6 of those 20 days. I velopment of domestic resources. If we those deadlines are looming while we would be happy to show up for the are going to address the growing min- are fiddling here with other bills that other 14, Mr. Speaker, but you wouldn’t eral trade imbalance—with more U.S. aren’t going anywhere and aren’t be- be here to gavel us into session. mining jobs moving overseas and high- coming law and have already passed PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY er energy and commodity prices here this body in similar form. So, for the Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, a point of at home—we must first put a stop to fourth time in three Congresses, we are parliamentary inquiry. the bureaucratic delays that are at the going to consider a nearly identical The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- root of the problem. measure that the Republicans have tleman will state his parliamentary in- This legislation does just that by brought to the floor despite the Sen- quiry. telling Federal agencies to make a de- ate’s unwillingness to pick it up and Mr. POLIS. What would happen if I cision about whether a project should the President’s opposition. showed up and you were not here to move forward or not—a simple ‘‘yes’’ The so-called Strategic and Critical gavel us down into session? or ‘‘no’’—and do it in a timely manner. Minerals Production Act promotes in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Give people certainty. We have stream- dustry interests over the American Chair will not respond to a hypo- lined and improved this process for people’s health and welfare. The big- thetical question. other domestic industries, and it is gest conceptual problem with it is the Mr. POLIS. Maybe we will just have now time to do it for our rare earth definition that it gives of ‘‘strategic to try that sometime when we are 2 or minerals sector, which is responsible and critical minerals.’’ The bill not 3 days from the expiration of our trans- for some of the highest paying middle only expands the mining companies’ portation funding or from defaulting class jobs across the country. It is il- ability to mine on public lands for min- on our national debt. I will be happy to logical and irrational that red tape and erals like gold and copper, but also ma- come here to an empty Chamber. delayed permit approvals can lead to 10 terials that one would think, by no I recall one time, Mr. Speaker, when years of deliberation over whether or stretch of common sense, are rare, like you and the Republican majority acci- not to approve a mining permit or sand and clay. dentally left the cameras on, and our project. Actually, it borders on insan- If we include sand from the beach or Democratic whip, STENY HOYER, was on ity. from my kids’ sandbox as a mineral of the floor, demanding why we couldn’t Mr. Speaker, this is a good, straight- critical development and if we include bring up a bill. Maybe, if I am here and forward rule, allowing for the consider- the gravel from my driveway as a min- if you are not here, Mr. Speaker, we ation of an important piece of legisla- eral of critical development, I am not can get those C–SPAN cameras turned tion that will provide the U.S. with a sure what we are excluding. I think on when we are 2 or 3 days from a dead- unique opportunity to tap into the this applies to almost everything. In line so that the American people un- growing global marketplace for rare fact, I am not even sure how we are derstand this funny math, where some- earth minerals by supplying both for- even saying the term ‘‘critical and how 20 days is only 6 legislative days eign and domestic companies with the strategic’’ can even apply here when we because you don’t let us work the other resources they need to remain competi- are talking about sand and gravel and 14, when hardworking Americans have tive. some of the most common natural re- to go to work every day to support Mr. Speaker, I support the rule’s sources that we have. their families. adoption, and I urge my colleagues to This bill permits nearly all mining This bill’s impacts are far reaching. support both the rule and the under- operations to circumvent the impor- As drafted, it makes the term ‘‘critical lying bill. tant public health and environmental and strategic’’ meaningless. The legis- I reserve the balance of my time. review processes that are required lation would increase the pollution of Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- under the National Environmental Pol- our water resources for States dealing self such time as I may consume. icy Act. with extreme drought conditions and I thank the gentleman for yielding Instead of maintaining a reasonable deadly blazes. The last thing we need is me the customary 30 minutes. threshold to ensure that we focus on to jeopardize our already scarce Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to resources and developing resources sources of water. We can’t afford to do the rule and the underlying bill—the that are actually critical for our de- any more harm to the quality of our so-called Strategic and Critical Min- fense or for our economy, this bill ex- limited water supplies and to risk the erals Production Act. pands our definition of ‘‘strategic and jobs that are created across the West

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Under the reached out to other Members on the league, Mr. Speaker, from Washington antiquated 1872 mining law, Federal Hill as well. State and others on putting together a land managers are actually barred Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- commonsense bill that defines rare from denying hard rock mining pro- sent to insert the text of the amend- earth and critical minerals in a com- posals. The Bureau of Land Manage- ment in the RECORD, along with extra- monsense way. Not the dirt beneath ment and the Forest Service have al- neous material, immediately prior to our feet, not the sand in my kid’s sand- most never denied a large mining proc- the vote on the previous question. box, but in a commonsense way where ess. Why exempt them further from all The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there we look at the needs of industry, our environmental review for sand and objection to the request of the gen- supply, we define it, and we come up gravel, which aren’t even rare ele- tleman from Colorado? with a targeted access plan, including ments? There was no objection. access to our public lands in appro- This bill fails to update the anti- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, the Stra- priate ways, that is expedited for na- quated legal framework. It fails to ad- tegic and Critical Minerals Production tional priority items. That is not what dress the reforms needed. It fails to Act—again, it is hard to say that name this bill does. protect our environment. It doesn’t with a straight face when they are de- We could work together, Mr. Speak- change the fact that mining companies fining strategic and critical minerals er. And this body needs to work to- currently enjoy—guess what, Mr. in such a broad way that it involves ba- gether, not just on this bill, but to Speaker. What do you think—a 3 per- sically the dirt under our feet, the sand avoid defaulting on our national debt, cent royalty rate? What do they pay— under our feet, the gravel in our drive. to continue to fund our highways and a 2 percent royalty rate? Do they pay a When you define something like that infrastructure, in fact, to keep govern- 1 percent royalty rate? No. They pay a and try to mean everything, you wind ment open. We might only have 11 leg- zero percent royalty rate on Federal up meaning nothing. islative days to try to keep govern- land. This bill fails to address that. It Rather than actually doing some- ment open. doesn’t change the fact that mining thing to protect minerals that are crit- By the way, I think that is 30-some companies have left an estimated half ical for our defense, for our economy, actual days for most Americans, Mr. a million mines. That is nearly one for this bill waters that down by expand- Speaker. As we talked about, you every person in my district, Mr. Speak- ing this access to sand and dirt and won’t be here, Mr. Speaker. If there is er. Half a million mines all across the gravel, maximizing mining companies’ a way that I can be here and advance country have been abandoned, most of profits at the expense of our health, an agenda of keeping government open, which are in dire need of cleanup or our water, our land, and our natural re- I would be happy to, but I am afraid it restoration, which this bill fails to ad- sources. requires a Speaker to gavel us in. dress. Furthermore, the underlying bill Now, there are bills that seek to bal- I had the opportunity to introduce a would damage our economy by placing ance the challenges of mining with its bill with Ranking Member GRIJALVA the use of the mining industry above impact on surrounding communities, earlier this year that would have ad- the many other important economic but, unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, my dressed many of these ongoing failures uses of our public lands. I will give you colleagues weren’t interested in dis- in mining accountability, but it hasn’t some examples. How about hunting? cussing those. Instead we are dis- been brought up before the committee. angling? hiking? biking? These are the cussing a recycled bill for the fourth Instead, legislation like this, the so- economic drivers in my district, Mr. time that would eliminate environ- called Strategic and Critical Minerals Speaker. mental review, allow for the unfettered Production Act, is rocketed to the If we didn’t have an environmental mining of public lands, define critical floor even though it has passed four review process and large gravel pits minerals in such a way that it means times in the last three sessions. and silver mines were put in place with the dirt between your toes and the sand Instead of confronting real chal- wild abandon, we would lose jobs. We in your kid’s sandbox. It would likely lenges facing our economy, facing would lose most jobs in Eagle and Sum- not be brought up by the Senate and American families, we continue to line mit Counties which relate to the tour- dead on arrival at the President’s desk. the pockets of the mining industry, ism industry. The beautiful, pristine, This is a job-destroying bill that the which already has one of the fattest outdoor public lands that attract visi- American people are not even asking profit margins of any, while risking the tors from across the country—probably Congress to take up. It takes a simple health of the American people and ex- from your district, Mr. Speaker—Vail, concept—preserving access to critical ploiting our natural resources without Breckenridge, Winter Park, and Rocky resources, which would have strong bi- adequate return and royalties to the Mountain National Park, we would partisan support—and contorts it into taxpayers, who own our public lands. love to have you; but you better come a divisive job-destroying, health-de- I oppose the rule and the underlying quickly before this bill becomes law, stroying, commonsense-defying issue bill. because there won’t be much to see if it that doesn’t appear anywhere on the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of does. priority list of struggling families my time. When visiting my constituents in across the country. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I have Colorado this summer, expanding min- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to no further requests for time, and I am ing access was not one of the issues vote ‘‘no’’ and defeat the previous ques- prepared to close. that they brought up. In fact, they tion and to vote ‘‘no’’ on the rule. I reserve the balance of my time. asked me to ensure that mining compa- I yield back the balance of my time. nies are held accountable to greater Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I yield b 1345 levels of accountability and trans- myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- parency. They asked me to develop en- Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 481 is self the balance of my time. vironmental safeguards to make sure a fair rule allowing for balanced, delib- Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the pre- that disasters and tragedies don’t erative, and open debate, just as my vious question, I will offer an amend- occur and that abandoned mines are colleague is asking, as well as numer- ment to the rule to bring up legislation cleaned up and that our extraction in- ous amendment opportunities from that would permanently authorize the dustry can be done in a thoughtful both parties. Land and Water Conservation Fund. way, and to make sure it doesn’t de- It provides for the consideration of a The Land and Water Conservation stroy jobs by conflicting with other bill that is critical to the economic

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While my colleague from Colorado the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- This regulatory environment has led and I may have a few differences of gerald, who had asked the gentleman to to lost jobs and wages in the mining in- opinion, I firmly believe this rule and yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to dustry, ultimately hurting the middle the underlying bill are strong measures the first recognition.’’ class families that many of these rules that are critically important to our The Republican majority may say ‘‘the and regulations claim they are in- country’s future, both for my State as vote on the previous question is simply a well as his and many, many others in vote on whether to proceed to an immediate tended to protect. vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] H.R. 1937 streamlines our country’s this country. has no substantive legislative or policy im- mine permitting process by removing Mr. Speaker, I support the rule’s plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what unnecessary and onerous hurdles, adoption, and I urge my colleague to they have always said. Listen to the Repub- which can lead to decades-long delays support House Resolution 481, and the lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative for mining activities and projects. The underlying bill. Process in the United States House of Rep- current Federal permitting system for The material previously referred to resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s the extraction of rare earth minerals is by Mr. POLIS is as follows: how the Republicans describe the previous question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 481 OFFERED BY outdated, unproductive, and often im- though it is generally not possible to amend MR. POLIS OF COLORADO pedes our ability to extract these crit- the rule because the majority Member con- ical minerals. At the end of the resolution, add the fol- trolling the time will not yield for the pur- You know, our country is blessed lowing new sections: pose of offering an amendment, the same re- with a myriad of rare earth minerals, SEC. 2. Immediately upon adoption of this sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- but this Federal red tape has had a dev- resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to vious question on the rule.... When the clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House motion for the previous question is defeated, astating impact on the mining commu- resolved into the Committee of the Whole nities in our country whose livelihoods control of the time passes to the Member House on the state of the Union for consider- who led the opposition to ordering the pre- depend on the ability to obtain and de- ation of the bill (H.R. 1814) to permanently vious question. That Member, because he velop these resources. reauthorize the Land and Water Conserva- then controls the time, may offer an amend- We must stop punishing middle class tion Fund. The first reading of the bill shall ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of Americans with these heavyhanded and be dispensed with. All points of order against amendment.’’ poorly considered regulations that consideration of the bill are waived. General In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House more often than not have unintended debate shall be confined to the bill and shall of Representatives, the subchapter titled not exceed one hour equally divided and con- consequences and serious negative eco- ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal trolled by the chair and ranking minority to order the previous question on such a rule nomic impacts. member of the Committee on Natural Re- Mr. Speaker, already many countries [a special rule reported from the Committee sources. After general debate the bill shall be on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- around the world are looking to im- considered for amendment under the five- ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- prove their infrastructure, which pro- minute rule. All points of order against pro- tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- vides the U.S. with the unique oppor- visions in the bill are waived. At the conclu- jection of the motion for the previous ques- tunity to tap into this growing global sion of consideration of the bill for amend- tion on a resolution reported from the Com- market. Due to strong international ment the Committee shall rise and report mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- demand for rare earth minerals, allow- the bill to the House with such amendments ber leading the opposition to the previous as may have been adopted. The previous question, who may offer a proper amendment ing for greater development of domes- question shall be considered as ordered on tic resources also creates a unique op- or motion and who controls the time for de- the bill and amendments thereto to final bate thereon.’’ portunity to further American trade passage without intervening motion except Clearly, the vote on the previous question relationships and decrease our trade one motion to recommit with or without in- on a rule does have substantive policy impli- deficit. structions. If the Committee of the Whole cations. It is one of the only available tools Additionally, by increasing the avail- rises and reports that it has come to no reso- for those who oppose the Republican major- able supply of these rare earth min- lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- erals, manufacturing companies will be tive day the House shall, immediately after native views the opportunity to offer an al- the third daily order of business under clause ternative plan. able to more efficiently produce their 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of products, which could reduce consumer Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Whole for further consideration of the back the balance of my time, and I costs and open the door to greater in- bill. novation. Further, our outdated per- SEC. 3. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not move the previous question on the res- mitting system negatively impacts in- apply to the consideration of H.R. 1814. olution. vestment in our economy that hinders The SPEAKER pro tempore. The our ability to take on this expanded THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT question is on ordering the previous IT REALLY MEANS role in the global marketplace for question. This vote, the vote on whether to order the The question was taken; and the these mineral resources. previous question on a special rule, is not Speaker pro tempore announced that The Federal Government should be merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- promoting investment in the U.S. by the ayes appeared to have it. dering the previous question is a vote Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, on that I creating a regulatory framework that against the Republican majority agenda and demand the yeas and nays. encourages the safe development of do- a vote to allow the Democratic minority to The yeas and nays were ordered. mestic resources. If we want to address offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- what the House should be debating. the growing minerals trade imbalance, ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- as we see more and more U.S. mining Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- ceedings on this question will be post- jobs moving overseas and higher en- scribes the vote on the previous question on poned. ergy and commodity prices here at the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the f home, then we must fix these delays consideration of the subject before the House which are at the root of the problem. being made by the Member in charge.’’ To ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Mr. Speaker, this rule allows for con- defeat the previous question is to give the PRO TEMPORE sideration of an important piece of leg- opposition a chance to decide the subject be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- islation that will address the burden- fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that some permitting and regulatory hur- will resume on questions previously dles that are harmful to this vital in- ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the demand for the previous question passes the postponed. dustry. Yet, while this legislation al- control of the resolution to the opposition’’ Votes will be taken in the following lows for greater utilization of domestic in order to offer an amendment. On March order: resources, it also maintains important 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- Ordering the previous question on H. environmental safeguards designed to fered a rule resolution. The House defeated Res. 480;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.034 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7051 Adoption of H. Res. 480, if ordered; Messer Rigell Stutzman NOT VOTING—12 Mica Roby Thompson (PA) Ordering the previous question on H. Buck Grayson Payne Miller (FL) Roe (TN) Thornberry Clyburn Kelly (IL) Rice (NY) Res. 481; and Miller (MI) Rogers (AL) Tiberi Comstock Larson (CT) Wilson (FL) Adoption of H. Res. 481, if ordered. Moolenaar Rogers (KY) Tipton Gowdy Loudermilk Young (IN) The first electronic vote will be con- Mooney (WV) Rohrabacher Trott ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Mullin Rokita Turner b 1422 Mulvaney Rooney (FL) Upton electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Murphy (PA) Ros-Lehtinen Valadao Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ changed her vote minute votes. Neugebauer Roskam Wagner from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Newhouse Ross Walberg Mr. COFFMAN changed his vote from f Noem Rothfus Walden Nugent Rouzer Walker ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Nunes Royce Walorski So the previous question was ordered. OF H.R. 10, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR Olson Russell Walters, Mimi The result of the vote was announced Palazzo Ryan (WI) Weber (TX) OPPORTUNITY AND RESULTS RE- Palmer Salmon as above recorded. AUTHORIZATION ACT, AND PRO- Webster (FL) Stated against: Paulsen Sanford Wenstrup VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Pearce Scalise Westerman Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 692, DEFAULT PREVENTION Perry Schweikert Westmoreland on October 21, 2015—I was not present for Pittenger Scott, Austin Whitfield ACT Pitts Sensenbrenner rollcall vote 553. If I had been present for this Williams Poe (TX) Sessions vote, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Wilson (SC) Poliquin Shimkus finished business is the vote on order- Wittman 553. Pompeo Shuster Womack The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ing the previous question on the reso- Posey Simpson Woodall ENHAM lution (H. Res. 480) providing for con- Price, Tom Smith (MO) D ). The question is on the reso- Yoder sideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to reau- Ratcliffe Smith (NE) lution. Reed Smith (NJ) Yoho The question was taken; and the thorize the Scholarships for Oppor- Young (AK) Reichert Smith (TX) Speaker pro tempore announced that tunity and Results Act, and for other Renacci Stefanik Young (IA) purposes, and providing for consider- Ribble Stewart Zeldin the ayes appeared to have it. ation of the bill (H.R. 692) to ensure the Rice (SC) Stivers Zinke RECORDED VOTE payment of interest and principal of Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I de- NAYS—181 the debt of the United States, on which mand a recorded vote. the yeas and nays were ordered. Adams Frankel (FL) Napolitano A recorded vote was ordered. Aguilar Fudge Neal The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Ashford Gabbard Nolan tion. Bass Gallego Norcross 5-minute vote. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Beatty Garamendi O’Rourke The vote was taken by electronic de- Becerra Graham Pallone vice, and there were—ayes 245, noes 182, question is on ordering the previous Bera Green, Al Pascrell not voting 7, as follows: question. Beyer Green, Gene Pelosi The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (GA) Grijalva Perlmutter [Roll No. 554] vice, and there were—yeas 241, nays Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Peters Bonamici Hahn AYES—245 181, not voting 12, as follows: Peterson Boyle, Brendan Hastings Pingree Abraham Diaz-Balart Jenkins (KS) [Roll No. 553] F. Heck (WA) Pocan Aderholt Dold Jenkins (WV) Brady (PA) Higgins Allen Donovan Johnson (OH) YEAS—241 Polis Brown (FL) Himes Price (NC) Amash Duffy Johnson, Sam Abraham DeSantis Huizenga (MI) Brownley (CA) Hinojosa Quigley Amodei Duncan (SC) Jolly Aderholt DesJarlais Hultgren Bustos Honda Rangel Babin Duncan (TN) Jones Allen Diaz-Balart Hunter Butterfield Hoyer Richmond Barletta Ellmers (NC) Jordan Amash Dold Hurd (TX) Capps Huffman Roybal-Allard Barr Emmer (MN) Joyce Amodei Donovan Hurt (VA) Capuano Israel Barton Farenthold Katko Ruiz Babin Duffy Issa Ca´ rdenas Jackson Lee Benishek Fincher Kelly (MS) Ruppersberger Barletta Duncan (SC) Jenkins (KS) Carney Jeffries Bilirakis Fitzpatrick Kelly (PA) Rush Barr Duncan (TN) Jenkins (WV) Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Bishop (MI) Fleischmann King (IA) Ryan (OH) Barton Ellmers (NC) Johnson (OH) Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Bishop (UT) Fleming King (NY) Sa´ nchez, Linda Benishek Emmer (MN) Johnson, Sam Castor (FL) Kaptur Black Flores Kinzinger (IL) T. Bilirakis Farenthold Jolly Castro (TX) Keating Blackburn Forbes Kline Sanchez, Loretta Bishop (MI) Fincher Jones Chu, Judy Kennedy Blum Fortenberry Knight Sarbanes Bishop (UT) Fitzpatrick Jordan Cicilline Kildee Bost Foxx Labrador Schakowsky Black Fleischmann Joyce Clark (MA) Kilmer Boustany Franks (AZ) LaHood Schiff Blackburn Fleming Katko Clarke (NY) Kind Brady (TX) Frelinghuysen LaMalfa Schrader Blum Flores Kelly (MS) Clay Kirkpatrick Brat Garrett Lamborn Scott (VA) Bost Forbes Kelly (PA) Cleaver Kuster Bridenstine Gibbs Lance Boustany Fortenberry King (IA) Cohen Langevin Scott, David Brooks (AL) Gibson Latta Brady (TX) Foxx King (NY) Connolly Larsen (WA) Serrano Brooks (IN) Gohmert LoBiondo Brat Franks (AZ) Kinzinger (IL) Conyers Lawrence Sewell (AL) Buchanan Goodlatte Long Bridenstine Frelinghuysen Kline Cooper Lee Sherman Buck Gosar Loudermilk Brooks (AL) Garrett Knight Costa Levin Sinema Bucshon Granger Love Brooks (IN) Gibbs Labrador Courtney Lewis Sires Burgess Graves (GA) Lucas Buchanan Gibson LaHood Crowley Lieu, Ted Slaughter Byrne Graves (LA) Luetkemeyer Bucshon Gohmert LaMalfa Cuellar Lipinski Smith (WA) Calvert Graves (MO) Lummis Burgess Goodlatte Lamborn Cummings Loebsack Speier Carter (GA) Griffith MacArthur Byrne Gosar Lance Davis (CA) Lofgren Swalwell (CA) Carter (TX) Grothman Marchant Calvert Granger Latta Davis, Danny Lowenthal Takai Chabot Guinta Marino Carter (GA) Graves (GA) LoBiondo DeFazio Lowey Takano Chaffetz Guthrie Massie Carter (TX) Graves (LA) Long DeGette Lujan Grisham Thompson (CA) Clawson (FL) Hanna McCarthy Chabot Graves (MO) Love Delaney (NM) Thompson (MS) Coffman Hardy McCaul Chaffetz Griffith Lucas DeLauro Luja´ n, Ben Ray Titus Cole Harper McClintock Clawson (FL) Grothman Luetkemeyer DelBene (NM) Tonko Collins (GA) Harris McHenry Coffman Guinta Lummis DeSaulnier Lynch Torres Collins (NY) Hartzler McKinley Cole Guthrie MacArthur Deutch Maloney, Tsongas Comstock Heck (NV) McMorris Collins (GA) Hanna Marchant Dingell Carolyn Van Hollen Conaway Hensarling Rodgers Collins (NY) Hardy Marino Doggett Maloney, Sean Vargas Cook Herrera Beutler McSally Conaway Harper Massie Doyle, Michael Matsui Veasey Costello (PA) Hice, Jody B. Meadows Cook Harris McCarthy F. McCollum Vela Cramer Hill Meehan Costello (PA) Hartzler McCaul Duckworth McDermott Vela´ zquez Crawford Holding Messer Cramer Heck (NV) McClintock Edwards McGovern Visclosky Crenshaw Hudson Mica Crawford Hensarling McHenry Ellison McNerney Walz Culberson Huelskamp Miller (FL) Crenshaw Herrera Beutler McKinley Engel Meeks Wasserman Curbelo (FL) Huizenga (MI) Miller (MI) Culberson Hice, Jody B. McMorris Eshoo Meng Schultz Davis, Rodney Hultgren Moolenaar Curbelo (FL) Hill Rodgers Esty Moore Waters, Maxine Denham Hunter Mooney (WV) Davis, Rodney Holding McSally Farr Moulton Watson Coleman Dent Hurd (TX) Mullin Denham Hudson Meadows Fattah Murphy (FL) Welch DeSantis Hurt (VA) Mulvaney Dent Huelskamp Meehan Foster Nadler Yarmuth DesJarlais Issa Murphy (PA)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.037 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 Neugebauer Rokita Tiberi NOT VOTING—7 Massie Price, Tom Stefanik Newhouse Rooney (FL) Tipton McCarthy Ratcliffe Stewart Becerra Grayson Pelosi Noem Ros-Lehtinen Trott McCaul Reed Stivers Clyburn Kelly (IL) McClintock Reichert Nugent Roskam Turner Gowdy Payne Stutzman Nunes Ross Upton McHenry Renacci Thompson (PA) McKinley Ribble Olson Rothfus Valadao b 1430 Thornberry Palazzo Rouzer Wagner McMorris Rice (SC) Tiberi Palmer Royce Walberg So the resolution was agreed to. Rodgers Rigell Tipton Paulsen Russell Walden McSally Roby Trott The result of the vote was announced Meadows Roe (TN) Pearce Ryan (WI) Walker Turner as above recorded. Meehan Rogers (AL) Perry Salmon Walorski Upton Messer Rogers (KY) Pittenger Sanford Walters, Mimi A motion to reconsider was laid on Valadao the table. Mica Rohrabacher Pitts Scalise Weber (TX) Miller (FL) Rokita Wagner Poe (TX) Schweikert Webster (FL) Walberg f Miller (MI) Rooney (FL) Poliquin Scott, Austin Wenstrup Moolenaar Ros-Lehtinen Walden Pompeo Sensenbrenner Westerman Walker PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Mooney (WV) Roskam Posey Sessions Westmoreland Mullin Ross Walorski Price, Tom Shimkus Whitfield OF H.R. 1937, NATIONAL STRA- Mulvaney Rothfus Walters, Mimi Ratcliffe Shuster Williams TEGIC AND CRITICAL MINERALS Murphy (PA) Rouzer Weber (TX) Reed Simpson Wilson (SC) PRODUCTION ACT OF 2015 Neugebauer Royce Wenstrup Reichert Smith (MO) Wittman Newhouse Russell Westerman Renacci Smith (NE) Womack The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Noem Ryan (WI) Westmoreland Ribble Smith (NJ) Woodall finished business is the vote on order- Nugent Salmon Whitfield Rice (SC) Smith (TX) Yoder ing the previous question on the reso- Nunes Sanford Williams Rigell Stefanik Yoho Olson Scalise Wilson (SC) Roby Stewart Young (AK) lution (H. Res. 481) providing for con- Palazzo Schweikert Wittman Palmer Roe (TN) Stivers Young (IA) sideration of the bill (H.R. 1937) to re- Scott, Austin Womack Paulsen Sensenbrenner Rogers (AL) Stutzman Young (IN) quire the Secretary of the Interior and Woodall Pearce Sessions Rogers (KY) Thompson (PA) Zeldin Yoder the Secretary of Agriculture to more Perry Shimkus Rohrabacher Thornberry Zinke efficiently develop domestic sources of Pittenger Shuster Yoho Young (AK) the minerals and mineral materials of Pitts Simpson NOES—182 Poe (TX) Smith (MO) Young (IA) strategic and critical importance to Young (IN) Adams Fudge Napolitano Poliquin Smith (NE) Zeldin Aguilar Gabbard Neal United States economic and national Pompeo Smith (NJ) Zinke Ashford Gallego Nolan security and manufacturing competi- Posey Smith (TX) Bass Garamendi Norcross tiveness, on which the yeas and nays NAYS—184 Beatty Graham O’Rourke were ordered. Bera Green, Al Pallone The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Adams Fattah McNerney Beyer Green, Gene Pascrell Aguilar Foster Meeks Bishop (GA) Grijalva Perlmutter tion. Ashford Frankel (FL) Meng Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Peters The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bass Fudge Moore Bonamici Hahn Peterson question is on ordering the previous Beatty Gabbard Moulton Boyle, Brendan Hastings Pingree question. Becerra Gallego Murphy (FL) F. Heck (WA) Pocan Bera Garamendi Nadler Brady (PA) Higgins Polis This is a 5-minute vote. Beyer Graham Napolitano Brown (FL) Himes Price (NC) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (GA) Grayson Neal Brownley (CA) Hinojosa Quigley vice, and there were—yeas 243, nays Blumenauer Green, Al Nolan Bonamici Green, Gene Norcross Bustos Honda Rangel 184, not voting 7, as follows: Butterfield Hoyer Rice (NY) Boyle, Brendan Grijalva O’Rourke ´ Capps Huffman Richmond [Roll No. 555] F. Gutierrez Pallone Brady (PA) Hahn Pascrell Capuano Israel Roybal-Allard YEAS—243 Ca´ rdenas Jackson Lee Ruiz Brown (FL) Hastings Pelosi Abraham Curbelo (FL) Hensarling Brownley (CA) Heck (WA) Perlmutter Carney Jeffries Ruppersberger Aderholt Davis, Rodney Herrera Beutler Bustos Higgins Peters Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Rush Allen Denham Hice, Jody B. Butterfield Himes Peterson Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) Amash Dent Hill Capps Hinojosa Pingree Castor (FL) ´ Kaptur Sanchez, Linda Amodei DeSantis Holding Capuano Honda Pocan Castro (TX) Keating T. Babin DesJarlais Hudson Ca´ rdenas Hoyer Polis Chu, Judy Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Barletta Diaz-Balart Huelskamp Carney Huffman Price (NC) Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes Barr Dold Huizenga (MI) Carson (IN) Israel Quigley Clark (MA) Kilmer Schakowsky Barton Donovan Hultgren Cartwright Jackson Lee Rangel Clarke (NY) Kind Schiff Benishek Duffy Hunter Castor (FL) Jeffries Rice (NY) Clay Kirkpatrick Schrader Bilirakis Duncan (SC) Hurd (TX) Castro (TX) Johnson (GA) Richmond Cleaver Kuster Scott (VA) Bishop (MI) Duncan (TN) Hurt (VA) Chu, Judy Johnson, E. B. Roybal-Allard Cohen Langevin Scott, David Black Ellmers (NC) Issa Cicilline Kaptur Ruiz Connolly Larsen (WA) Serrano Blackburn Emmer (MN) Jenkins (KS) Clark (MA) Keating Ruppersberger Conyers Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) Blum Farenthold Jenkins (WV) Clarke (NY) Kennedy Rush Cooper Lawrence Sherman Bost Fincher Johnson (OH) Clay Kildee Ryan (OH) Costa Lee Sinema Boustany Fitzpatrick Johnson, Sam Cleaver Kilmer Sa´ nchez, Linda Courtney Levin Sires Brady (TX) Fleischmann Jolly Cohen Kind T. Crowley Lewis Slaughter Brat Fleming Jones Connolly Kirkpatrick Sanchez, Loretta Cuellar Lieu, Ted Smith (WA) Bridenstine Flores Jordan Conyers Kuster Sarbanes Cummings Lipinski Speier Brooks (AL) Forbes Joyce Cooper Langevin Schakowsky Davis (CA) Loebsack Swalwell (CA) Brooks (IN) Fortenberry Katko Costa Larsen (WA) Schiff Davis, Danny Lofgren Takai Buchanan Foxx Kelly (MS) Courtney Larson (CT) Schrader DeFazio Lowenthal Takano Buck Franks (AZ) Kelly (PA) Crowley Lawrence Scott (VA) Bucshon Frelinghuysen King (IA) Cuellar Lee Scott, David DeGette Lowey Thompson (CA) Burgess Garrett King (NY) Cummings Levin Serrano Delaney Lujan Grisham Thompson (MS) Byrne Gibbs Kinzinger (IL) Davis (CA) Lewis Sewell (AL) DeLauro (NM) Titus Calvert Gibson Kline Davis, Danny Lieu, Ted Sherman DelBene Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tonko Carter (GA) Gohmert Knight DeGette Lipinski Sinema DeSaulnier (NM) Torres Carter (TX) Goodlatte Labrador Delaney Loebsack Sires Lynch Deutch Tsongas Chabot Gosar LaHood DeLauro Lofgren Slaughter Dingell Maloney, Van Hollen Chaffetz Granger LaMalfa DelBene Lowenthal Smith (WA) Doggett Carolyn Vargas Clawson (FL) Graves (GA) Lamborn DeSaulnier Lowey Speier Doyle, Michael Maloney, Sean Veasey Coffman Graves (LA) Lance Deutch Lujan Grisham Swalwell (CA) F. Matsui Vela Cole Graves (MO) Latta Dingell (NM) Takai Duckworth McCollum Vela´ zquez Collins (GA) Griffith LoBiondo Doggett Luja´ n, Ben Ray Takano Edwards McDermott Visclosky Collins (NY) Grothman Long Doyle, Michael (NM) Thompson (CA) Ellison McGovern Walz Comstock Guinta Loudermilk F. Lynch Thompson (MS) Engel McNerney Wasserman Conaway Guthrie Love Duckworth Maloney, Titus Eshoo Meeks Schultz Cook Hanna Lucas Edwards Carolyn Tonko Esty Meng Waters, Maxine Costello (PA) Hardy Luetkemeyer Ellison Maloney, Sean Torres Farr Moore Watson Coleman Cramer Harper Lummis Engel Matsui Tsongas Fattah Moulton Welch Crawford Harris MacArthur Eshoo McCollum Van Hollen Foster Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Crenshaw Hartzler Marchant Esty McDermott Vargas Frankel (FL) Nadler Yarmuth Culberson Heck (NV) Marino Farr McGovern Veasey

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.007 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7053 Vela Wasserman Welch Rooney (FL) Smith (NE) Walters, Mimi PERMISSION TO POSTPONE PRO- ´ Velazquez Schultz Wilson (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NJ) Weber (TX) CEEDINGS ON MOTION TO RE- Visclosky Waters, Maxine Yarmuth Roskam Smith (TX) Webster (FL) Walz Watson Coleman Ross Stefanik Wenstrup COMMIT ON H.R. 10, SCHOLAR- Rothfus Stewart SHIPS FOR OPPORTUNITY AND NOT VOTING—7 Westerman Rouzer Stivers Westmoreland RESULTS REAUTHORIZATION Royce Stutzman Bishop (UT) Gowdy Webster (FL) Whitfield ACT, OR H.R. 692, DEFAULT PRE- Clyburn Kelly (IL) Russell Thompson (PA) Williams Ryan (WI) Thornberry DeFazio Payne Wilson (SC) VENTION ACT Salmon Tiberi Wittman Sanford Tipton Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, b 1437 Scalise Trott Womack I ask unanimous consent that the ques- Schweikert Turner Woodall So the previous question was ordered. Yoder tion of adopting a motion to recommit Scott, Austin Upton on H.R. 10 or H.R. 692 may be subject to The result of the vote was announced Sensenbrenner Valadao Yoho as above recorded. Sessions Wagner Young (AK) postponement as though under clause 8 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Shimkus Walberg Young (IA) of rule XX. Shuster Walden Young (IN) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there question is on the resolution. Simpson Walker Zeldin The question was taken; and the Smith (MO) Walorski Zinke objection to the request of the gentleman from Wisconsin? Speaker pro tempore announced that NOES—185 the ayes appeared to have it. There was no objection. Adams Fudge Napolitano f RECORDED VOTE Aguilar Gabbard Neal Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I de- Ashford Gallego Nolan DEFAULT PREVENTION ACT Bass Garamendi Norcross mand a recorded vote. Beatty Graham O’Rourke Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, A recorded vote was ordered. Becerra Grayson Pallone pursuant to House Resolution 480, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Bera Green, Al Pascrell call up the bill (H.R. 692) to ensure the will be a 5-minute vote. Beyer Green, Gene Pelosi Bishop (GA) Grijalva Perlmutter payment of interest and principal of The vote was taken by electronic de- Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Peters the debt of the United States, and ask vice, and there were—ayes 244, noes 185, Bonamici Hahn Peterson for its immediate consideration in the not voting 5, as follows: Boyle, Brendan Hastings Pingree F. Heck (WA) Pocan House. [Roll No. 556] Brady (PA) Higgins Polis The Clerk read the title of the bill. AYES—244 Brown (FL) Himes Price (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Brownley (CA) Hinojosa Quigley Abraham Fitzpatrick Latta ant to House Resolution 480, the bill is Bustos Honda Rangel Aderholt Fleischmann LoBiondo Butterfield Hoyer Rice (NY) considered read. Allen Fleming Long Capps Huffman Richmond The text of the bill is as follows: Amash Flores Loudermilk Capuano Israel Roybal-Allard Amodei Forbes Love H.R. 692 Ca´ rdenas Jackson Lee Ruiz Babin Fortenberry Lucas Carney Jeffries Ruppersberger Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Barletta Foxx Luetkemeyer Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Rush resentatives of the United States of America in Barr Franks (AZ) Lummis Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) Congress assembled, Barton Frelinghuysen MacArthur Castor (FL) Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda Benishek Garrett Marchant SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Castro (TX) Keating T. Bilirakis Gibbs Marino This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Default Pre- Chu, Judy Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Bishop (MI) Gibson Massie vention Act’’. Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes Bishop (UT) Gohmert McCarthy Clark (MA) Kilmer Schakowsky SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST Black Goodlatte McCaul Clarke (NY) Kind Schiff ON PUBLIC DEBT AND SOCIAL SECU- Blackburn Gosar McClintock Clay Kirkpatrick Schrader RITY TRUST FUNDS. Blum Granger McHenry Cleaver Kuster Scott (VA) (a) IN GENERAL.—In the event that the debt Bost Graves (GA) McKinley Cohen Langevin Scott, David Boustany Graves (LA) McMorris of the United States Government, as defined Connolly Larsen (WA) Serrano Brady (TX) Graves (MO) Rodgers in section 3101 of title 31, United States Conyers Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) Brat Griffith McSally Code, reaches the statutory limit, the Sec- Cooper Lawrence Sherman Bridenstine Grothman Meadows Costa Lee Sinema retary of the Treasury shall, in addition to Brooks (AL) Guinta Meehan Courtney Levin Sires any other authority provided by law, issue Brooks (IN) Guthrie Messer Crowley Lewis Slaughter obligations under chapter 31 of title 31, Buchanan Hanna Mica Cuellar Lieu, Ted Smith (WA) United States Code, to pay with legal tender, Buck Hardy Miller (FL) Cummings Lipinski Speier Bucshon Harper Miller (MI) and solely for the purpose of paying, the Davis (CA) Loebsack Swalwell (CA) Burgess Harris Moolenaar principal and interest on obligations of the Davis, Danny Lofgren Takai Byrne Hartzler Mooney (WV) United States described in subsection (b) DeFazio Lowenthal Takano Calvert Heck (NV) Mullin DeGette Lowey Thompson (CA) after the date of the enactment of this Act. Carter (GA) Hensarling Mulvaney Delaney Lujan Grisham Thompson (MS) (b) OBLIGATIONS DESCRIBED.—For purposes Carter (TX) Herrera Beutler Murphy (PA) DeLauro (NM) Titus of this subsection, obligations described in Chabot Hice, Jody B. Neugebauer DelBene Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tonko this subsection are obligations which are— Chaffetz Hill Newhouse DeSaulnier (NM) Torres Clawson (FL) Holding Noem (1) held by the public, or Deutch Lynch Tsongas Coffman Hudson Nugent (2) held by the Old-Age and Survivors In- Dingell Maloney, Van Hollen Cole Huelskamp Nunes surance Trust Fund and Disability Insurance Doggett Carolyn Vargas Collins (GA) Huizenga (MI) Olson Doyle, Michael Maloney, Sean Veasey Trust Fund. Collins (NY) Hultgren Palazzo F. Matsui Vela (c) PROHIBITION ON COMPENSATION FOR MEM- Comstock Hunter Palmer Duckworth McCollum Vela´ zquez BERS OF CONGRESS.—None of the obligations Conaway Hurd (TX) Paulsen Edwards McDermott Visclosky issued under subsection (a) may be used to Cook Hurt (VA) Pearce Ellison McGovern Walz pay compensation for Members of Congress. Costello (PA) Issa Perry Engel McNerney Wasserman Cramer Jenkins (KS) Pittenger (d) OBLIGATIONS EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DEBT Eshoo Meeks Schultz Crawford Jenkins (WV) Pitts LIMIT.—Obligations issued under subsection Esty Meng Waters, Maxine Crenshaw Johnson, Sam Poe (TX) (a) shall not be taken into account in apply- Farr Moore Watson Coleman Culberson Jolly Poliquin Fattah Moulton Welch ing the limitation in section 3101(b) of title Curbelo (FL) Jones Pompeo Foster Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) 31, United States Code, to the extent that Davis, Rodney Jordan Posey Frankel (FL) Nadler Yarmuth such obligation would otherwise cause the Denham Joyce Price, Tom limitation in section 3101(b) of title 31, Dent Katko Ratcliffe NOT VOTING—5 DeSantis Kelly (MS) Reed United States Code, to be exceeded. Clyburn Johnson (OH) Payne DesJarlais Kelly (PA) Reichert (e) REPORT ON CERTAIN ACTIONS.— Gowdy Kelly (IL) Diaz-Balart King (IA) Renacci (1) IN GENERAL.—If, after the date of the Dold King (NY) Ribble enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Donovan Kinzinger (IL) Rice (SC) b 1445 Treasury exercises his authority under sub- Duffy Kline Rigell So the resolution was agreed to. section (a), the Secretary shall thereafter Duncan (SC) Knight Roby submit a report each week the authority is Duncan (TN) Labrador Roe (TN) The result of the vote was announced in use providing an accounting relating to— Ellmers (NC) LaHood Rogers (AL) as above recorded. Emmer (MN) LaMalfa Rogers (KY) (A) the principal on mature obligations Farenthold Lamborn Rohrabacher A motion to reconsider was laid on and interest that is due or accrued of the Fincher Lance Rokita the table. United States, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.011 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 (B) any obligations issued pursuant to sub- with fire. This bill essentially—essen- for millions and millions of Americans. section (a). tially—attacks the credit of the United That is really what this is all about. (2) SUBMISSION.—The report required by States of America. This is irresponsible. This is indefen- paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Com- The Republicans are at it once again. sible. The only possible reason for pass- mittee on Ways and Means of the House of In 2011, they played with it, they Representatives and the Committee on Fi- ing a bill that can’t go anywhere is nance of the Senate. played with fire, and America was maybe to pick up a few votes here. burned. The stock market plunged. The That is irresponsible in terms of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- S&P downgraded for the first time in full faith and credit of this beloved tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN) and history the credit of this country. It country of ours. the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. lowered private pension balances. It es- So, Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge LEVIN) each will control 30 minutes. sentially increased the cost of mort- strong opposition to this. When this The Chair recognizes the gentleman gages for people in this country. That came up once before, I think every from Wisconsin. wasn’t enough. That in 2013 the Repub- Democrat voted ‘‘no’’—every Demo- GENERAL LEAVE licans played with fire and shut down crat. So we are supposed to be kind of Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, the government. We lost 120,000 jobs. in a new era talking about bipartisan- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- We slowed GDP growth, and there was ship. We are supposed to be, once bers may have 5 legislative days within an increase of $70 million in terms of again, thinking maybe we can act to- which to revise and extend their re- the cost of financing debt. gether. Instead, what we have here is a marks and include extraneous material So what is this really all about? bill by Republicans essentially acting on H.R. 692, the Default Prevention What it is about is paying China and alone. It is a serious mistake. Act, currently under consideration. other foreign governments first and es- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sentially putting at risk millions of my time. objection to the request of the gen- Americans. So I just want to refer to Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Mr. Speak- tleman from Wisconsin? who is at risk here. Who would be sub- er, at this time, I yield 5 minutes to There was no objection. ject to default? the gentleman from California (Mr. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, Payments and benefits to 1.4 million MCCLINTOCK), the author of the legisla- I yield myself such time as I may con- Active-Duty troops, their pay is at tion. sume. risk; benefits to almost 4 million dis- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. I thank the gen- Mr. Speaker, if you want to guar- abled veterans; payment for health tlewoman. antee that the United States will never care for 5.9 million veterans; education Mr. Speaker, this bill simply guaran- default, then you should vote for this assistance for over 1 million; and loan tees that the sovereign debt of the bill. If you want to protect working support for homes for over 500,000 or United States will be paid in full and families from the consequences of de- 600,000 veterans. And then payments to on time—period. How could that pos- fault, then you should vote for this small businesses would be put at risk, sibly be controversial? Yet in today’s bill. If you want to make sure that sen- payments to physicians under Medi- political environment, it is. iors get every dime of their Social Se- care, payments to 30 million-plus kids The sovereign debt of the United curity, then vote for this bill. in terms of their meals, and payments States is what makes it possible for us Mr. Speaker, this bill does not raise to hundreds of thousands of grantees of to pay all of our other obligations in the debt limit, but it eliminates the NIH. this era of chronic deficit spending threat of default. The full faith and So, Mr. Speaker, that is really what that we are now in. This bill provides credit of our country is too important this is all about. Nine percent of the an absolute guarantee of that credit. to put at risk. What this bill says is expenditures of this country are going Although the Constitution explicitly very simple. It says that we will never to be safeguarded, mostly for foreign commands that the public debt of the fail to pay our debts. That is just it. investors, and 30 percent in terms of United States is not to be questioned, That is all it does. It is just paying our Social Security payments. That means it provides no practical mechanism to debts. 60 percent would be at risk, 60 percent achieve this aim. This bill provides We know the consequences of default. of the 80 to 100 million payments each that mechanism. It says that, when- We know it would shake the world’s month. ever we reach the debt limit, the Treas- confidence in us. We know that it could So, essentially, what the Republicans ury Secretary can continue to borrow freeze up credit across this country. are doing is creating, here, a camou- to pay interest and principal on the That is why with this bill, we are tak- flage. But the problem with it is that it debt. ing default off the table. It is common is so transparent. It might be as a pur- It amazes me that many of our sense. pose to try to find a few more votes on friends on the other side of the aisle I want to thank Mr. MCCLINTOCK for the Republican side, but when the cam- support loan guarantees to foreign cor- developing this legislation, and I ask ouflage is so obvious, I don’t think it porations and to special interest my colleagues to support it. will work. groups, but they are unwilling to guar- Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield the The administration has stated its po- antee the loans to our own govern- remainder of my time to the gentle- sition. That position is very clear, and ment. woman from Kansas (Ms. JENKINS) and I want to read from this Statement of Mr. Speaker, the national debt is now ask unanimous consent that she be Administration Policy. I quote the last larger than the entire economy. It has able to control the time from here on. paragraph: doubled in the last decade. The interest The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The President will not tolerate political on that debt is the fastest growing objection to the request of the gen- gamesmanship, which caused the Nation’s component of the Federal budget. It tleman from Wisconsin? credit rating to be downgraded in 2011 and threatens to exceed our entire defense There was no objection. proved harmful to both the United States and the global economy. For this reason, if budget in just 8 years. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the President is presented with legislation If there is ever any doubt over the se- self such time as I may consume. that would result in the Congress’ choosing curity and reliability of the debt owed Mr. Speaker, let me just say at the to default on our obligations and imperil the by this government, the rates we pay beginning what needs to be said at the full faith and credit of the United States, he to service our debt would quickly rise end. This doesn’t take default off the would veto it. and sink our country in a tidal wave of table. This is an effort to obscure the So this bill cannot become law. So red ink. reality. It does not take default off in why do it? Why not simply face up to Now, this is not a substitute for rais- any meaningful way. the need to address the full faith and ing the debt limit. We all recognize Default by any other name is default, credit of the United States? I think the that in this era of chronic deficit and essentially what this bill does is to answer is this isn’t policy, this is a spending under this administration address part of the problem but leave ploy, and ploys should not be used put- that is going to have to happen. We the rest of it very much outstanding ting at risk the full faith and credit of have a responsibility to raise the debt and very much there. This bill plays the United States and payments at risk limit, but we also have a responsibility

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.012 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7055 to review the policies that are driving Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield So, if this passes, if it is vetoed, can’t that debt. myself 30 seconds. we try to believe that, if you really The gentleman says we are going to b 1500 want to have a Republican Speaker, raise the debt limit. Raise it. Get a bill take this garbage off the table, say you The Default Prevention Act says here that raises it. And then this polit- are going to cooperate for our country? loudly and clearly to the world that, no ical game will be totally unnecessary. This is more important than Repub- matter how much we may differ and Raise it. Where is the bill? licans and Democrats. quarrel here in Washington, the sov- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman We are talking about the prestige, ereign debt of this Nation is guaran- from New York (Mr. RANGEL). the full faith and credit of the United teed and that their loans to it are abso- (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given States of America. People don’t ask lutely safe. permission to revise and extend his re- whether you are Republican or Demo- We hear the charge that this would marks.) crat. They just want to know are you pay debts owed to foreign governments Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, my going to pay your debts. before paying our own troops. Actu- colleagues, the last few days in New I thank you for this opportunity. ally, more than half of our debt is held York people have been asking me: Do And, PAUL, if they don’t want you as by Americans, often in American pen- you really think PAUL RYAN is going to Speaker, we will keep you as our chair- sion funds. China holds just 7 percent. become Speaker of the House? I said: man. But whether our loans come from No. They said: Why? Don’t you believe Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam China or from Charleston, without the he is intelligent, smart, dedicated? I Speaker, at this time, I yield 2 minutes Nation’s credit, we cannot pay our said: That is just the problem. I can’t to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. troops or meet all of our other obliga- find anyone that I know and like that ROKITA). tions. is more conservative than PAUL RYAN. Mr. ROKITA. Madam Speaker, I Opponents charge that this is an ex- PAUL RYAN, if he were to become cuse not to pay our other debts. Well, thank the gentlewoman. Speaker, would be saying to the Repub- I rise today in simple, but strong, what nonsense. This maintains the licans: I cannot accept this responsi- support for H.R. 692, the Default Pre- credit that is necessary to pay our bility unless you respect the integrity vention Act. other debts. of the United States of America. They Most States guarantee that their This commonsense bill makes clear said: Well, Charlie, what does that that the United States and those who sovereign debt will be secure and they mean? I said: Well, PAUL RYAN have done so for generations. Do our vote on the floor of this Chamber wouldn’t allow us to go into default. prioritize our debt and our Social Secu- friends actually suggest that any of PAUL RYAN would support increasing these States has ever used these guar- rity payments over our reckless gov- the debt ceiling. PAUL RYAN would rec- ernment and otherwise irresponsible antees as an excuse not to pay their ognize that we need our infrastructure, other bills? On the contrary, by pro- spending. we need our jobs, we need education. With this bill, we take the hysteria tecting their credit first, they actually They said: Well, what is the difference out of our spending debate and codify support and maintain their ability to with that? I said: If PAUL RYAN were to the integrity of our Nation’s full faith pay for all of their other obligations. get these type of commitments from and credit. And I would say, Madam The President contends that this is the Republican Party, Speaker BOEH- Speaker, that those that appear to op- tantamount to a family saying it NER never would have left, MCCARTHY pose this bill really and truly at the would make its house payment, but not never would have left. its car payment. I sure hope he is get- So what are we going through today? end of the day need the hysteria that surrounds this issue to not go away ting better economic advice than that. Well, PAUL RYAN knows that this is not But let’s continue the analogy. If the going to become law. Why? Because it simply so political points around this family is living on its credit cards, as doesn’t make any sense. issue can continue to be made. we are as a Nation, it had better make It is almost like if you were in a cor- Now, here is a real scary point, not the minimum payment on its credit poration—since we are using analo- political at all. Today, as we stand card first or it won’t be able to pay all gies—and they say: We promise you here, our national debt stands in excess the rest of its bills. you are not going to go bankrupt. You of $18 trillion. Yet, according to the And when that family has to increase say: Well, how are you going to do Congressional Budget Office, govern- its credit limit because it is not spend- that, since the only people that you ment revenues were $3.25 trillion for ing within its means, it had better have to pay are those you borrowed fiscal year 2015 alone. have a serious conversation about what money from? Well, what about the cost With $3.25 trillion revenue coming in, is driving its debt and what to do about of manufacturers? What about the sala- ladies and gentlemen, we do not have a it. ries of the workers? What about the revenue problem. But with $18 trillion Principled disputes over how the debt health benefits? What about the other in debt, we certainly have a spending limit is addressed are going to happen things that make America great? Well, problem. We must get to the root of it, from time to time. Just a few years ago we didn’t say that we are going to pro- and this bill is a responsible step for- then-Senator Barack Obama vigorously tect you for that. But just for the prin- ward. opposed an increase in the debt limit cipal and the interest that you have to It is a responsible step forward be- sought by the Bush administration. pay, you protect it. cause it truly takes the politics of this When these controversies erupt, as This doesn’t make any sense at all. debt and this hysteria off the table so they inevitably do in a free society, it But since it is going to be vetoed, this that we can see as American people and is imperative that credit markets are must mean something to those people as a Congress so that we can be exposed supremely confident that their loans to that, when you say government, they to the problems so that we can face it the United States are secure. get angry, when you say Obama, they and, ultimately, so that we can solve Providing such a guarantee would see red, when you find cooperation it. prevent a future debt crisis and give with Democrats, they say that you are That is what we came to Washington Congress the calm it needs to negotiate not faithful to the Republic. to do. I think a little bit all of us did. the changes that must be made to So I don’t know who these people are. For me, it is the majority of why I bring our debt under control as we au- We don’t see them. They don’t talk came to Washington, so that our tough thorize still more debt. this way. But someone that can believe decisions can be faced, met, resolved, The voices in opposition to this bill that just paying off debt, foreign and and we can ultimately reduce this debt are the same voices that have cheered domestic, and not taking care of our so that our children and grandchildren the most profligate spending and bor- veterans, not taking care of our mili- in the here and now and yet to come rowing binge in the history of this Na- tary, not taking care of our health con- don’t have to be the first and second tion. It is time that we managed our cern—if you really think that these generations in American history that affairs responsibly, and guaranteeing things are just going to be forgotten, are left worse off. our debt is an important step in doing these are not the principles that PAUL Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, it is so. RYAN believes in. now my pleasure to yield 3 minutes to

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But I would like to see us do bility to the Federal Government, we The Secretary of the Treasury, Sec- what the gentleman from Indiana says, cannot put the full faith and credit of retary Lew, said in a letter last week: although I disagree with him on his the United States Government at risk. ‘‘There is no way to predict the irrep- conclusion. The Default Prevention Act ensures arable damage that default would have I would like to see the formation of a that we will continue to pay our exist- on global financial markets and the responsibility caucus, a caucus that is ing debt obligations providing the eco- American people.’’ honest with the American people, that nomic security and certainty that our Madam Speaker, you wouldn’t con- doesn’t pretend that this debt limit economy needs. vote is a real vote. stantly run your small business on the This legislation does not allow for an edge of default. So why would Repub- It is a real vote when you cut reve- increase in the debt limit. It simply al- nues by hundreds of billions of dollars licans try to run the largest economy lows us to satisfy our existing debt ob- and don’t pay for it. And if you think in the world this way? ligations and avoid default, even if we that that does not up the debt and We need to move forward. We have 8 reach the debt ceiling. somehow pays for it, you haven’t been days. Let us defeat this bill and get our This bill also protects Social Secu- around for the last 35 years watching. real work done. The responsibility caucus would say rity beneficiaries and Americans with disabilities by ensuring that their ben- Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam to the American people: If we bought Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- it, we are going to pay for it. Whether efits will continue to be paid on time. Hardworking Americans deserve to tleman from South Carolina (Mr. SAN- it was Social Security, Medicare, an FORD). aircraft carrier, roads and bridges, have their benefits protected, and this bill does just that. This legislation is a Mr. SANFORD. I thank the gentle- whatever it was, we will pay for it. woman. But one of the first things our Repub- commonsense measure that protects Madam Speaker, my colleague from lican friends did was they negated pay- Americans’ credit and integrity. Maryland made the comment just a for, and they certainly wouldn’t have it I urge all Members of the House to moment ago of the ‘‘responsibility cau- apply to tax cuts. Almost every respon- support it. cus,’’ that he would like to see more of sible economist I have talked with says I reserve the balance of my time. that. there is no way you can do this without Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 effectively having default. minutes to the gentleman from Cali- What I would submit to everybody in Because if you prioritize debt, by def- fornia (Mr. BECERRA), our caucus chair. this Chamber is that, ultimately, what inition, what you are saying is there Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, I my colleague from California’s bill is are some debts we will not pay. As soon thank the gentleman from Michigan all about is, indeed, just that because, as you say that, you have defaulted. for yielding. if you think about it, we really are liv- You may not default to a bond owner, 1.4 million troops, 4 million disabled ing in an age of default. but you have defaulted on an obliga- veterans, more than 30 million children Laurence Kotlikoff, from Boston Uni- tion of the most creditworthy nation who participate on a daily basis in versity, has said that, in a thing called on Earth, the United States of Amer- school lunch programs, and small busi- generational accounting, the imputed ica. nesses all over the country are some of cost of governing—the imputed cost for This is a game. It is an irresponsible the Americans who will pay the price if a child born in America today in terms game. It is a game unworthy of respon- Republicans refuse to authorize our of future costs all in—is about 80 per- sible representatives. Of course we are government to pay all its bills. cent. going to pay our debts. We are Amer- b 1515 Eighty percent is not all that far ica. When we say of course we are There are only 8 legislative days left from a thing called slavery if you have going to pay our debts, it means that for Congress to avoid defaulting on to be indentured to the Federal Gov- we will pay our debts. paying America’s financial bills. Yet, ernment for the preponderance of your In order to do that, you need to up life and your life’s work. What this is the debt limit. If you don’t want the our House Republican colleagues show no signs of putting serious business ultimately about is defusing that debt limit to go higher, stop buying bomb. things or pay for things or do both. first and trying to work with their Democratic colleagues to pay our Na- Erskine Bowles was the former Chief I urge my colleagues to reject this ir- of Staff to President Clinton. He ran a responsible charade that is a pretense tion’s bills on time and in full. This bill isn’t a solution. It is a sham. commission that looked at the way our of fiscal responsibility, not a reality. Federal Government spent money. He This is not worthy of this Congress or First, it instructs our government to pay foreign creditors ahead of paying said that what we have before us is the the American people. It is clear that most predictable financial crisis in the this House has been a deeply divided our troops or paying our veterans, who have honorably served our country and history of man and that it is but 10 House and a dysfunctional House for a years off—roughly, 10 years off. number of months now, indeed, for a have earned their benefits. So, as we have a legitimate debate— number of years. Second, our Republican colleagues I understand that there are some peo- propose under this bill to borrow new and we will have a legitimate debate ple who demand legislation like this money to pay for previously borrowed between Republicans and Democrats that won’t go anywhere and really money and to say that the previously and Independents and all of us as won’t do anything, and it will put the borrowed money won’t count on the Americans in where we go next—what credit of the United States at further books. Borrowing money off the books this does is defuse that bomb of a train risk. Let us reject this charade. to cover debt sounds a lot like a Ponzi wreck with regard to international and Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam scheme. national credit markets as we have Speaker, I yield myself such time as I This is simply default by another that debate, and that is a very good may consume. name, bringing our economy closer to thing. I come today to the House as a sup- the brink. Maybe some people in this This bill is about drawing a line as porter of the Default Prevention Act. Chamber have forgotten 2011. When the we have deadlines that come and go Right now our Nation stands at over Republicans brought us to the brink of with this debate. It is about a tug of $18 trillion in debt, a number simply default in 2011, the stock market war that is taking place, and it is too large to comprehend. plunged and the S&P downgraded our about saying let’s step back and not As the House, we have an obligation credit rating for the first time in our risk credit markets and what might to the American people to rein in out- Nation’s history. happen next on that front.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.050 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7057 Secondly, it is about simple prior- Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the ities. In a family’s budget, they dif- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- ranking member. ferentiate between the mortgage budg- tleman from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE), Madam Speaker, I rise to oppose H.R. et and the movie budget. Not all gov- our whip. 692, for we should pay our debts. This ernment expenditure is equal. Mr. SCALISE. I thank the gentle- bill is called the Pay China First Act. There is a whole host of programs in woman from Kansas for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition the Federal Government that make a I want to thank my friend from Cali- to speak on H.R. 692, the so-called ’Default lot of sense and some, frankly, that fornia (Mr. MCCLINTOCK) for bringing Prevention Act of 2015,’’ which would result in don’t, some that add a lot of value and this bill forward. the Congress refusing to pay the financial obli- some that add a little bit of value. For Madam Speaker, the Default Preven- gations it has already incurred. us to say, ‘‘I will tell you what. As we tion Act takes off the table the ability This bill, which ought to be called the ‘‘Pay go through those deliberations, let’s for any President to use the debt ceil- China First Act,’’ is virtually-identical to the back up and protect the financial cred- ing as an opportunity to threaten de- one House Republicans brought to the floor in itworthiness of the United States Gov- fault on the credit of the United States May 2013, which House Democrats unani- ernment,’’ it is, ultimately, a real step of America. mously opposed and which wasted time and of responsibility. If you think about this, we are talk- taxpayer money on its consideration before I commend my colleague from Cali- ing about whether or not the United pushing the nation to the brink of default just fornia for offering this bill. I thank States is going to pay its bills. This a few months later. American families do not get to choose him for his work to defuse a ticking should be something that the Presi- which bills to pay and which ones to ignore; dent—any President—should under- time bomb in the debate that will take neither can the United States Congress withstand as a basic responsibility of his place—a ticking time bomb that will out putting the nation into default for the first duty in office whether or not Congress go on, nonetheless, with regard to what time in its history. happens next with regard to the na- can come to an agreement with the In 1789, Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s tional debt. President on the debt ceiling, which, first and greatest Treasury Secretary, under- Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 by the way, should be something the stood that the path to American prosperity and minutes to the gentleman from Cali- Speaker, the majority leader, and the greatness lay in its creditworthiness which pro- fornia (Mr. THOMPSON), another distin- President are directly engaged in. vided the affordable access to capital needed guished member of our committee. The fact that the President walked to fund internal improvements and economic Mr. THOMPSON of California. I away from talks on negotiations on the growth. thank the gentleman for yielding. debt ceiling tells you that he is not The nation’s creditworthiness was one of its Madam Speaker, here we go again. taking this in the serious way that he most important national assets and according We are only weeks from defaulting on should. In fact, it also proves that the to Hamilton: ‘‘the proper funding of the present our debt, and this bill does nothing to President wants to use the debt ceiling debt, will render it a national blessing.’’ deal with that. The bill before us today to threaten the default of the United But to maintain this blessing, or to ‘‘render is, essentially, a plan for defaulting on States. That is irresponsible of any public credit immortal,’’ Hamilton understood our obligations. President. No President should have that it was necessary that: ‘‘the creation of As my friend said, the Republican the option of defaulting or of even debt should always be accompanied with the gentleman from Louisiana, all this threatening default, and this bill takes means of extinguishment.’’ does is prioritize our debt. If you are default off the table as an option. In other words, to retain and enjoy the pros- prioritizing your debt, by definition, Now, why would the President be op- perity that flows from good credit, it is nec- you are defaulting. You are not paying posed to that? essary for a nation to pay its bills. your bills. I think it answers itself, Madam H.R. 692 threatens the full faith and credit of This would prioritize our repayment, Speaker, because the President wants the United States, costs American jobs, hurt putting our veterans, small businesses, to threaten default and have that as a businesses of all sizes, and does irreparable and our first responders behind foreign political weapon to try to scare the damage to the economy. governments in regard to receiving the markets and to try to scare our sen- It is important to note that under the eco- payment that is due to them. iors, who, by the way, are the largest nomic stewardship of the Obama Administra- We have to pay our bills. We cannot holders of debt. Seniors shouldn’t have tion, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed go down this road again. We have seen to worry about whether or not that above 17,000 for the first time ever, and un- this movie before, and it is not going to debt would be paid. Any creditor employment has fallen to 5.1 percent, the low- change. The last time we came close to shouldn’t be worried. est since the Clinton Administration. defaulting on our debt, the results were If the United States is going to bor- Madam Speaker, obligations not guaranteed terrible. In 1 month, job growth row money, we should first focus on by H.R. 692, and therefore in danger of not dropped by more than 130,000 jobs. The getting to a balanced budget, which being paid on a daily basis, include pay for ac- S&P 500 tanked by nearly 20 percent, this President is opposed to. Once we tive-duty military, veterans benefits, Medicare and our credit rating was downgraded get to a balanced budget, we should and Medicaid payments, and payments to small businesses. for the first time in history. also be focused on making sure we are In short, H.R. 692 is simply default by an- No one knows for sure what the full paying the debts that were incurred. other name. extent of the damage to the economy The fact that the President wants to Americans want a clean debt limit increase, would be if we were to default on our threaten default as an option shouldn’t which Congress has been done numerous debt. But, as Chairman RYAN said ear- be available. This bill takes default off times and was the normal process until 2011 lier, we know that it would ‘‘freeze up the table, and it makes the focus really when the House Republicans hijacked the our economy’’—higher interest rates clear that the United States is going to process in a futile and quixotic effort to repeal for mortgages on auto loans, student live within its means, uphold its obli- the Affordable Care Act. loans, and credit cards; higher interest gations, and then go and focus on at- H.R. 692 reflects a House Republican gov- rates and less access to business loans tacking the real root problems that got erning philosophy that puts ideology over needed to finance payrolls, building in- us into this debt in the first place. progress and partisan showmanship over ventories, or to invest in equipment I urge all of my colleagues to vote for common-sense legislating. and construction; families’ retirement this piece of legislation. Let’s send it Madam Speaker, we cannot continue to savings in 401(k)’s dropping as the over to the Senate, where they should hold our nation hostage, punishing the recipi- stock market tanks; almost 4 million pass it on to the President. ents of Social Security, Medicaid, and Medi- veterans not receiving disability bene- Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield care who depend upon their benefits for eco- fits; and doctors, medical providers, to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. nomic survival. and hospitals not getting their pay. JACKSON LEE) for a unanimous consent That is why I support a long-term increase The debt limit is not something to request. in the debt limit that would provide economic play around with. We simply need to (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was stability to consumers, businesses, and finan- pay our bills. Vote a resounding ‘‘no’’ given permission to revise and extend cial organizations and certainty to capital mar- on this bill, and let’s pay our bills. her remarks.) kets.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.051 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7058 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 In contrast, the bill before us, H.R. 692, is lion transactions that the Treasury est payments, and those increased in- merely a short-term measure with unneces- makes every day, is lunacy. terest payments in the tens—possibly, sary complications, needlessly perpetuating If you disagree with our protections hundreds—of billions of dollars would uncertainty in the nation’s fiscal system, and to seniors, veterans, the military, come at the cost of every other pro- favors the Chinese government over Ameri- Medicare, Medicaid, the FBI, food safe- gram that the Democrats cherish. cans. ty, cut them, but you don’t. You nibble We keep hearing about the S&P My colleagues want to buy time so that they away at them. You have never offered downgrading our credit rating in 2011. can figure out how to squeeze the American a balanced budget when you have been Let me remind them that, for months taxpayer even more by devising bone-crunch- in charge. We had balanced budgets prior to that downgrade, the S&P de- ing cuts and slashes to entitlement programs when President Clinton was President. manded that we reduce our 10-year pro- as opposed to sitting down and working with Thank you very much. Unless you as- jected deficit by at least $4 trillion or Democrats to come up with reasonable budget sure everyone, nobody is protected. they would downgrade our sovereign reforms which do not hurt seniors or the , dis- As for the notion somehow that the debt. We ultimately only reduced it by advantaged. President walked away from the nego- $1.2 trillion because of the voices that Madam Speaker, Social Security is currently tiations with Simpson-Bowles, where we now hear raised against this bill, the only source of income for nearly two-thirds was PAUL RYAN? I like PAUL RYAN. and the S&P followed through on that of older American households receiving bene- PAUL RYAN refused to embrace Simp- threat. fits, and roughly one-third of those households son-Bowles’ proposals. They cannot b 1530 depend on Social Security for nearly all of pass their vision. They want to blame My Democratic colleagues are right, their income. the President and the American people. a threat not to pay interest and prin- Half of those 65 and older have annual in- I would respectfully suggest that we cipal on our debt is the biggest threat comes below $18,500, and many older Ameri- ought to reject this fig leaf and get to our credit. That is precisely the cans have experienced recent and significant down to business: raise the debt ceiling threat this bill takes off the table by losses in retirement savings, pensions, and as we have done repeatedly in the past guaranteeing our sovereign debt. for Presidents, whether they are Re- home values. My friends are correct that failure to publicans or Democrats, get past the Today, every dollar of the average Social pay our other bills would be a very bad rhetoric, and then deal with structural Security retirement benefit of about $14,800 is thing, and it is much to be avoided. issues going forward. absolutely critical to the typical beneficiary. There is no dispute in that. Contrary to some claims, Social Security is Let’s rebuild and renew America. As long as the debt limit has to be in- not the cause of our nation’s deficit problem. Let’s raise the gas tax so we can deal creased, there is going to be con- Not only does the program operate inde- with our crumbling infrastructure, troversy; and that controversy, wheth- pendently, but it is prohibited from borrowing. something that Ronald Reagan did in er during Republican or Democratic Social Security must pay all benefits from its 1982, when we faced a deficit in the Congresses or Republican or Demo- own trust fund. highway trust fund then. cratic administrations, must not be al- If there are insufficient funds to pay out full The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ROS- lowed to provoke an increase in bor- benefits, benefits are automatically reduced to LEHTINEN). The time of the gentleman rowing costs because we have fright- the level supported by the program’s own rev- has expired. ened credit markets. enues. Mr. LEVIN. I yield the gentleman an This is not a threat to default. It is a Instead of short-term management of self-in- additional 30 seconds. promise not to default on the sovereign flicted fiscal crises, it is incumbent upon us on Mr. BLUMENAUER. There are sim- debt that we use to fund everything both sides of the aisle to find the common ple, commonsense solutions, by the else that we do. My friends on the left ground needed to put the nation on a sounder way, that are supported by the U.S. make no distinction between sovereign fiscal path. Chamber and the AFL–CIO, truckers debt and our other obligations. That If President Obama has made clear that he and AAA, business, government, to be may explain some of the reasons we are remains willing to work with both parties in able to get the country moving again, in the mess we are in. Congress to budget responsibly and to to repair crumbling infrastructure, and The fact is our sovereign debt is what achieve additional deficit reduction consistent not add to the deficit. One simple, lit- makes it possible to pay for our other with the principles of balance, shared growth, tle step—something we could do—not obligations as long as we continue to and shared opportunity. deal with goofy legislation like is of- spend beyond our means. This measure But, as of today Madam Speaker, Congress fered today. guarantees the sovereign debt. has only two options—raise the debt ceiling to Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam The policies advocated by the oppo- allow the Treasury to pay the nation’s bills, or Speaker, I yield such time as he may nents of this motion are precisely the refuse to do so and have the nation default for consume to the gentleman from Cali- policies that have caused our country the first time in history. fornia (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). to wander now through 7 years down a I urge my colleagues to join me in voting Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, dark road of debt, doubt, despair, and against H.R. 692. we are asked: Why don’t you just raise economic malaise. Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 the debt limit? It is time for a new morning in Amer- minutes to the gentleman from Oregon Let me again make this very clear. ica, and that begins with guaranteeing (Mr. BLUMENAUER), another very dis- As long as we spend more than we the sovereign debt of this Nation. I ask tinguished member of our committee. take in, we have a responsibility to for your support for this bill. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Thank you. raise the debt limit. Republicans ac- Mr. LEVIN. Could I ask the Speaker Madam Speaker, I am listening to knowledge that responsibility. Demo- how much time is remaining on both my friend from Louisiana rewrite his- crats acknowledge that responsibility. sides? tory. Yet, with that responsibility comes a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- It is not the President who is threat- concomitant duty to review the poli- tleman from Michigan has 10 minutes ening to default on the national debt. cies that are driving that debt. The Re- remaining, and the gentlewoman from It is the Republican Congress that is publicans acknowledge this responsi- Kansas has 131⁄2 minutes remaining. refusing to do what was granted to bility. The Democrats do not. That is Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 every President in the past—Repub- the fine point of the matter. minutes to the gentleman from Wis- lican or Democrat—which is to deal That is a policy debate, and it is con- consin (Mr. KIND), another distin- with raising the debt ceiling, which is, troversial, but that controversy should guished member of our committee. after all, money we have already spent, not roil credit markets and threaten to Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, this un- money that they approved. increase the cost of our borrowing. questionably is one of the most dan- They have been in charge for the last Given the size of the debt that we are gerous bills that we will be considering 5 years. The notion that we can some- carrying—and this administration has in this session of Congress because this how distinguish the semantics of this nearly doubled it by its policies—even gives this body permission, for the very proposal, distinguishing between sov- a small increase in interest rates could first time in our Nation’s history, to ereign debt and the rest of the 80 mil- mean a catastrophic increase in inter- default on our financial obligations.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.013 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7059 They claim that they are splitting will pay China before we pay veterans, Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 the baby here by paying bondholders before we pay for Medicare to cover our minutes to the gentleman from Illinois only. One of the largest bondholders we seniors, and before we pay our enlisted (Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS), another very have, of course, is China, so this is a troops bravely serving overseas. It distinguished member of our com- pay China first bill. means we are going to pay these guys mittee. I have a feeling that the financial before we pay these guys. We are going Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. markets, the investors, and the credit to pay these guys before we pay these Madam Speaker, I rise in strong oppo- rating agencies will view this for what guys. sition to the Pay China First Act. I am it is however: a default is a default is a Even Chairman RYAN, in a memo to truly shocked that the Republican default. House Republican colleagues, acknowl- leadership is advancing a bill that ap- A great nation like the United States edges that, in fact, China and other for- proves America defaulting on its debt. of America should pay our bills. We eign debt holders will be paid before This is a dangerous action that jeop- should pay our bills. Medicare, before our elderly receive ardizes the full faith and credit of our Now, no one can stand here or sit their checks, and before our troops re- Nation. It also jeopardizes the well- here today with complete certainty ceive their salaries. being of millions of our most vulner- and tell us what the market reaction This whole bill is a sign of misplaced able citizens. would be if we start defaulting on any priorities. There are countless issues I cannot support a bill that would financial obligations we have as a na- that Americans have called on us to tell my constituents that repaying our tion, and that is really the point. Why address that we need to tackle to en- debt to foreign countries is more im- sure this country remains healthy and would we even take that chance? Why portant than paying their salaries for strong, yet this is a bill the Repub- would we take a chance of a downgrade military service or paying their dis- licans have chosen to bring to the to our credit, of an increase in interest ability benefits or providing them stu- floor. This is a bill that you have cho- rates which would impact everyone, dent loans. sen to bring to the floor. from small businesses to families to At least now we know. We know this How can I tell small businesses in Il- farmers? It would drive up borrowing Congress is not serious about paying linois that repaying our debt to a for- costs, which would act as a brake on our Nation’s bills because, under this eign government is more important economic activity and the job growth bill, we resort to having the U.S. file, than paying them for providing goods we have right now because we have in essence, a bankruptcy. Filing for and services to our government? How never done this before. That is the dan- bankruptcy and walking away from can I tell Illinois doctors and hospitals ger that this legislation sets up. debt obligations may work for Donald that we can pay China for lending us If my friends on the other side are so Trump, but it doesn’t work for middle money, but we cannot pay them for concerned about debt and over- class Americans. Average Americans taking care of our elderly? spending, then perhaps they ought not who work hard to pay their bills and The Council of Economic Advisers es- have supported legislation this year live up to their financial obligations— timated that the 2013 debt limit stand- alone—bills that they have passed— and that includes American veterans off and shutdown cost us 120,000 jobs, that would increase our national debt and seniors—the Republicans would and the GAO estimated that it resulted by $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years have waiting in line for their VA bene- in $70 million in increased borrowing because you refused to pay for the tax fits behind Chinese bankers. cost on securities issued during the cuts or the spending increases that I cannot support a measure that puts last crisis. were in that legislation through offsets China above our veterans, above our The 2013 debt limit fiasco already in the budget. That may come as news seniors, and above our servicemembers. damaged our economic recovery, yet or surprise to the other side, but the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Republican leadership insists yet Congressional Budget Office score is time of the gentleman has expired. again on a path to harm our national $1.5 trillion of new debt over 10 years Mr. LEVIN. I yield an additional 1 economy and well-being simply for po- based on legislation you supported: re- minute to the gentleman from New litical posturing. pealing SGR, $141 billion; permanent York. I urge my colleagues to oppose this expensing, $380 billion; get rid of the Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, if shameful bill that says that debt to estate tax, another $180 billion, and you ask the American people, ‘‘Who foreign countries is more important others. It adds up to 1.5. should be paid first, these guys or these than our citizens. So if there is so much concern about guys?’’ I suggest they would agree with We should protect our economy. Pass excess spending and debt and what it is us. These guys should get paid first. a clean bill to raise our debt ceiling. Oppose this Pay China First Act, and doing to our economy, then maybe we Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam let’s keep America first. Speaker, I yield such time as he may ought to look at ourselves first and the Let me also add this, Madam Speak- consume to the gentleman from Cali- action that is being taken on this er. House floor. Have you ever heard of dine and fornia (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). We should not go down this path. We ditch? This is the biggest dine and Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I should stop creating the uncertainty ditch I have ever heard of. When I was know that this great Hall has become a and dysfunction coming out of Wash- a kid, some of my friends wanted to go national gallery for hyperbole, but I ington and give the economy a chance to restaurants, eat as much as they think the opponents of this measure to recover. could, and then run out before they have taken it to a whole new level. Pay I encourage my colleagues to reject paid their bill, and I would never let China first, what xenophobic nonsense. this legislation. them do that. I felt it was immoral. China holds about 7 percent of our Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam That is exactly what we are suggesting debt. Most of our debt is owed to Amer- Speaker, I reserve the balance of my we do today. icans, much of it in pension funds and time. Who got stuck paying for that bill? debts to Social Security pensioners. Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 The waitress. Who is the waitress in If we don’t maintain our credit, we minutes to the gentleman from New this case? The American people. The can’t meet any of our other obliga- York (Mr. CROWLEY), vice chair of our American people, they get stuck when tions, including our troops in the field. Caucus. you dine and ditch on them. Even sug- And if there is even a suggestion that Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I gesting for a moment that we may not our sovereign debt is not absolutely se- rise in strong opposition to the Pay pay our debt and that we may default cure, we could see a spike in interest China First Act. We should call it, in sends the wrong message to America. costs that will take money away from my opinion, Put America Last Act be- It sends the wrong message to the the very programs that the Democrats cause that is exactly what this does. world. say they are trying to defend. That is This bill will codify into law a new low. Defeat this measure. the reality of it. It will ensure U.S. taxpayers are forced Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam This is a question over whether we to pay China and other regimes as well Speaker, I reserve the balance of my should guarantee the sovereign debt of as foreign banks first. That means we time. the United States, and I would ask

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.060 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7060 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 again: Why is it and how is it that my it comes to issues like this, it should Their bill would guarantee payments above friends on the Democratic side of the be beyond that kind of gamesmanship. the debt limit to bond holders in China and aisle can get wildly enthusiastic about In this sense, it is kind of sad you are other foreign countries, without consideration taxpayers being forced to guarantee doing this. It raises questions as to for meeting our obligations to the American loans to foreign corporations, foreign where your leadership is going to take people, including troops, veterans, and small governments, or domestic special in- this institution in the future, when al- businesses. That is irresponsible and wrong. terests and yet not be willing to guar- ready on your side the public has such Taking care of our veterans, troops, and antee the full faith and credit of the deep disbelief in what you are doing. It small businesses should be our priority, not United States simply by allowing the is too late to ask you to pull back. I guaranteeing payments to China and our other Treasury Secretary to continue to bor- urged that to your leadership some bond holders. This legislation is the Majority’s row to meet our interest and principal time ago. I guess we are going to go cynical attempt to pass a debt limit bill and payments if we should ever reach a forth. It is a frightful mistake to be say the House is being responsible. The truth point where the debt limit has been doing it this way. is it is not an honest attempt to address the reached? Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- debt limit. The Majority’s bill is a sham. Our It is the debate over the debt limit ance of my time. nation will be in default if we miss any pay- that tends to roil markets. We are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ment for any reason. And the Majority knows going to meet our debt obligations, but Chair will remind Members that re- the bill will not become law, because the that debate that is required to review marks in debate must be addressed to President will veto it if it reaches his desk. the policies that are driving our debt is the Chair and not to others in the sec- I urge my colleagues to oppose this point- what roils those markets. ond person. less Default Prevention Act, and-pass a clean This calms that debate. This assures Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam debt limit extension bill that fulfills our obliga- everyone who makes loans to the Fed- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I tions to the American, people, avoids eco- eral Government that their loans are may consume. nomic catastrophe, and truly honors the full secure. This keeps our interest costs Congress still has a great deal of faith and credit of the United States. down, and it guarantees the credit of work to do to rein in spending. While The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time the United States that is necessary to conversations to reduce Federal spend- for debate has expired. meet all of our other obligations. ing continue, we must also continue to Pursuant to House Resolution 480, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Madam pay down our existing debt. The De- the previous question is ordered on the Speaker, as I have no further speakers, fault Prevention Act before us today bill. and I am prepared to close. I reserve provides a responsible way to deal with The question is on the engrossment the balance of my time. our debt crisis and protect the full and third reading of the bill. Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield faith and credit of the United States. The bill was ordered to be engrossed myself such time as I may consume. As we all know, if the U.S. defaulted and read a third time, and was read the Madam Speaker, this is an amazing on a debt payment, it would do serious third time. debate. The gentleman from California harm to the economy and to the hard- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The talks about guaranteeing. So you guar- working Americans who make this question is on the passage of the bill. antee payments to foreign debt hold- country great. This bill ensures that, The question was taken; and the ers. You won’t guarantee payments to even if the debt limit is reached, the Speaker pro tempore announced that our veterans or to kids with school U.S. Treasury would not default on our the ayes appeared to have it. lunches. You won’t guarantee pay- existing obligations to pay down the Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, on that ments to people who are doing medical debt. I demand the yeas and nays. research. You won’t guarantee that. Again, this legislation does not in- The yeas and nays were ordered. So here is the problem: you are pro- crease the debt limit. Instead, it actu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ceeding on a very partisan basis on a ally prevents Treasury from issuing ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- bill that is going nowhere. new debt to pay for any new spending ceedings on this question will be post- You say we need to raise the debt unless Congress passes a law to in- poned. crease the debt limit, a conversation ceiling. We will, and we are going to do f it long before there is any consider- for another day. ation of the details about which you This bill, guaranteeing our debt, MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT speak. makes it possible to pay all the bills A message in writing from the Presi- that the minority claims to want paid. b 1545 dent of the United States was commu- This bill takes the important step of nicated to the House by Mr. Sherman You talk about the need to control ensuring that Social Security benefits Williams, one of his secretaries. spending. We are going to pass a debt are paid in full and on time. This legis- ceiling. The disturbing thing is you lation is a commonsense measure that f come here on a partisan basis when will protect our Nation’s credit and in- QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT there is a crying need for bipartisan- tegrity. REAUTHORIZATION ACT ship. The only way the debt ceiling can Once again, I strongly urge my col- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I be raised is bipartisan, and you come leagues to support it. ask unanimous consent to take from here today strictly partisan. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 3116) That is a bad omen because, in addi- ance of my time. to extend by 15 years the authority of tion to the debt ceiling, there is the Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I the Secretary of Commerce to conduct continuing resolution. We have also stand in opposition to H.R. 692, the so-called the quarterly financial report program, the Medicare premium issue that Default Prevention Act. with the Senate amendment thereto, looms in a few days. We have a high- Raising the national debt limit is a basic re- and concur in the Senate amendment. way bill that looms in a few days. The sponsibility of government which ensures The Clerk read the title of the bill. only way they are going to be resolved America will be able to pay its bills. If we do The SPEAKER pro tempore. The is on a bipartisan basis. You come here not raise the debt limit, our nation will default Clerk will report the Senate amend- with a bill that won’t get, I think, a for the first time in its history. Americans’ re- ment. single Democratic vote, and you know tirement savings will plunge, and interest rates The Clerk read as follows: it, and yet your leadership sanctions for mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and Senate amendment: you to do this. car payments will skyrocket. What does that mean for the future? That is why the American people and the At the appropriate place, insert the following: It is deeply troubling. This is dema- American economy need a clean debt limit ex- goguery. It is an effort maybe to gain SEC. 3. REPORT ON DATA SECURITY PROCE- tension bill that meets all of our financial obli- DURES OF THE BUREAU OF THE CEN- a few more Republican votes, but this gations, not just a few of them. Sadly, the Ma- SUS. is too important for that. It is not pol- jority party’s Default Prevention Act does not (a) REVIEW.—The Secretary of Commerce shall icy, as I said before. It is a ploy. When meet this basic standard. conduct a review of the data security procedures

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.062 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7061 of the Bureau of the Census, including such tional Institute of Standards and Technology The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the procedures that have been implemented since (NIST) Special Publication 800–37r1. All of bill is considered read the first time. the data breaches of systems of the Office of the FISMA reportable systems supporting The gentleman from Utah (Mr. Personnel Management were announced in 2015. the Census Bureau are continually assessed CHAFFETZ) and the gentlewoman from (b) REPORT.— per this guidance and all have a current Au- the District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) (1) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 90 days thorization to Operate. In addition, the Cen- after the date of the enactment of this Act, the sus Bureau is currently behind a Managed each will control 30 minutes. Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Com- Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS) The Chair recognizes the gentleman mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental provider and is protected by the Department from Utah. Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on of Homeland Security (DHS) Einstein 1 and Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I Oversight and Government Reform of the House 2, which looks at network flow information yield myself such time as I may con- of Representatives a report on the review re- and network intrusion detection. The Census sume. quired by subsection (a). Bureau is engaged with DHS and MTIPS pro- Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support (2) CONTENTS.—The report required by para- vider to move behind Einstein 3 Accelerated of H.R. 10, the Scholarships for Oppor- graph (1) shall— (E3A) as soon as the DHS and our MTIPS say (A) identify all information systems of the Bu- they are ready. This will give us the added tunity and Results, or SOAR, Reau- reau of the Census that contain sensitive infor- cybersecurity analysis, situational aware- thorization Act. mation; ness and security response capabilities for The SOAR Reauthorization Act con- (B) described any actions carried out by the DHS to augment our efforts. tinues the three-sector approach to Secretary of Commerce or the Director of the The Census Bureau also is actively engaged education within the District of Co- Bureau of the Census to secure sensitive infor- with the Department of Commerce to imple- lumbia. This approach gives equal mation that have been implemented since the ment Phase 2C of the Continuous funding to D.C. Public Schools, D.C. data breaches of systems of the Office of Per- Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program Public Charter Schools, and the Oppor- sonnel Management were announced in 2015; by the end of calendar year 2016. This will tunity Scholarship Program, often re- (C) identify any known data breaches of in- provide us the capability to identify cyberse- formation systems of the Bureau of the Census curity risks more efficiently and prioritize ferred to as the OSP. that contain sensitive information; and the risks based on potential impacts. The The OSP gives scholarships to chil- (D) identify whether the Bureau of the Cen- initial meeting with DHS and the service dren in low-income families to attend a sus stores any information that, if combined provider took place on October 15. 2015. The private school so that those children with other such information, would comprise Census Bureau reports regularly on this and can experience a quality education. classified information. other aspects of its cybersecurity program to The average OSP family makes less Mr. CHAFFETZ (during the reading). the Department of Commerce, Office of Man- than $22,000 per year. These scholar- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- agement and Budget, and DHS. ships allow families to place their chil- Please know that the security of our resent to dispense with the reading. spondents’ information is paramount at the dren in learning-rich environments. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Census Bureau. We take seriously our re- District of Columbia Public Schools objection to the request of the gen- sponsibility to honor privacy and protect rank at the top in spending per stu- tleman from Utah? confidentiality. We will continue to work dent, but are near the bottom in aca- There was no objection. with the Department of Commerce and DHS demic performance. The Opportunity The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to implement effective data security proce- Scholarship Program gives these stu- objection to the original request of the dures and ensure compliance with FISMA re- dents the education they deserve so gentleman from Utah? quirements. they can pursue the American Dream. Thank you. There was no objection. Mr. Chairman, H.R. 10 works not only JOHN H. THOMPSON, A motion to reconsider was laid on Director. to provide scholarships to students who the table. need them the most, but also to im- f GENERAL LEAVE prove the current state of public school Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OPPORTUNITY and public charter school education. ask unanimous consent to submit for AND RESULTS REAUTHORIZA- This bill authorizes equal funding for TION ACT the RECORD a letter from John Thomp- D.C. Public Schools and for D.C. Public son, Director of the Census Bureau, to GENERAL LEAVE Charter Schools in addition to the Op- Chairman MCCAUL, myself, and others, Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I portunity scholarships. indicating the Bureau will comply with ask unanimous consent that all Mem- My friends across the aisle claim FISMA when developing the report re- bers may have 5 legislative days within that the SOAR Act takes money away quired by H.R. 3116 and will continue to which to revise and extend their re- from public education. However, that is work with the Secretary of Homeland marks and include extraneous mate- quite the opposite. The SOAR Act in- Security and others to secure the Bu- rials on H.R. 10. creases funding for public education in reau’s network. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the District of Columbia. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- In fact, since the three-sector ap- objection to the request of the gentleman from Utah? proach has been in effect, D.C. Public tleman from Utah? There was no objection. Schools and D.C. Public Charter There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Schools have received a combined $435 million in Federal funding for school UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ant to House Resolution 480 and rule COMMERCE, ECONOMICS AND STA- XVIII, the Chair declares the House in improvement. TISTICS ADMINISTRATION, U.S. the Committee of the Whole House on Mr. Chairman, the District of Colum- CENSUS BUREAU, the state of the Union for the consider- bia schools would not have received Washington, DC, October 20, 2015. ation of the bill, H.R. 10. these funds had it not been for the OSP Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, The Chair appoints the gentleman and this three-sector approach. Now we Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, from North Carolina (Mr. HOLDING) to are debating reauthorizing this ap- House of Representatives, preside over the Committee of the proach and giving $20 million annually Washington, DC. to each sector for 5 years, $300 million DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: This correspondence Whole. across 5 years for D.C. education. is regarding the U.S. Census Bureau’s com- b 1552 pliance with the Federal Information Secu- It is hard to imagine how anyone who rity Management Act (FISMA) and the pro- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE advocates for public education would visions of Senate Amendment (S. Admt.) 2710 Accordingly, the House resolved oppose such an approach that has to H.R. 3116. The Census Bureau is compliant itself into the Committee of the Whole poured millions of dollars into the D.C. at this time with the requirements of House on the state of the Union for the public education system, particularly FISMA, and is working with the Secretary of consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to re- since the OSP is getting a great return Commerce and the Secretary of Homeland authorize the Scholarships for Oppor- on its investment and is producing re- Security to provide information on the data security procedures required by S. Admt. tunity and Results Act, and for other sults. The OSP produces $2.62 in bene- 2710. purposes, with Mr. HOLDING in the fits for every dollar spent on the pro- We have implemented a formal risk man- chair. gram, according to a study conducted agement program in accordance with the Na- The Clerk read the title of the bill. by one of the program’s evaluators.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.026 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7062 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 Mr. Chairman, you would be hard House, our friend and colleague, for au- nificant impact on overall student achieve- pressed to find another government thoring this legislation. He has poured ment in math or reading, or for students program that generates this sort of re- his heart and soul out, trying to do from schools in need of improvement. sult and bang for your buck. We are what he can do to help these young We have serious concerns about using government funds to send our students to pri- talking about a 162 percent return on children. It has had a very positive ef- vate schools that do not have to adhere to investment here, an investment that fect on so many lives and in future gen- the same standards and accountability as do has not taken one dime from public erations. It is something we can all be public and public charter schools. For exam- education. proud about. ple, private religious schools, which 80% of Mr. Chairman, it is good stuff. We He has worked tirelessly to bring op- students with vouchers attend, operate out- talk about how to keep this program portunity to students within the Dis- side the non-discrimination provisions of the going because it is really affecting real trict of Columbia, and he will be re- D.C. Human Rights Act. Moreover, the people and real lives. We talk about the membered by this body for his effort to voucher proposal is inequitable: if fully funded, the authorization would provide many individual students and their families, bring a quality education to all. I am but it is also borne out in the statis- more dollars per student for vouchers than is proud to be a cosponsor of this legisla- allocated per student in public schools and tics. tion. public charter schools. The Opportunity Scholarship stu- Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues Although we believe that students who are dents are averaging a 90 percent grad- to give students in the District of Co- already receiving a voucher should have the uation rate—90 percent—compared to lumbia the opportunity for a quality opportunity to maintain and use that vouch- D.C. Public Schools, which was roughly education by reauthorizing a program er through graduation from high school, we less than a 60 percent graduation rate that actually works and produces re- do not support expansion of the program to new students. The District devotes consider- in 2013 and 2014. sults. It affects real lives. It is called Further, some 88 percent of the Op- able funds to public education, and our local the Scholarships for Opportunity and portunity Scholarship participants en- policies promote choice for parents. Indeed, Results Act. I urge my colleagues to roll in college. Not only are they grad- over the past decade the quality of public support it. education in D.C. has increased, as a result uating high school at record levels Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of reforms and targeted investment. Fami- above and beyond what is happening in of my time. lies can choose from an array of educational public schools, but they are also going Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield institutions based on publicly available per- on to higher education. myself such time as I may consume. formance metrics, both within the D.C. Pub- These children, though, are more lic Schools system and among the myriad than a graduation statistic. Their indi- Mr. Chairman, I didn’t really expect public charter schools. Secretary of Edu- vidual lives have been forever changed to be on the floor this afternoon man- cation Arne Duncan has called the progress because of the OSP. aging this bill. Ironically, I was sched- of D.C. Public Schools ‘‘remarkable’’, while I want to remind our colleagues uled to host a briefing today for Mem- the National Alliance for Public Charter about Joseph Kelley’s son, Rashawn bers and staff on the constitutionality Schools has ranked the District’s charter Williams. He had fallen behind in every of the District of Columbia statehood sector as the best in the country. Despite such ample evidence that the Con- single subject. His father had to get the bill, where I was going to show a 17- minute HBO ‘‘Last Week Tonight’’ clip gressionally imposed voucher program is in- courts involved to ensure that his effective, while D.C. public schools improve school was following its requirements from John Oliver that lampoons the every year, some members of Congress con- pursuant to Rashawn’s individual edu- Congress for denying District residents tinue to see our city as their personal petri cation plan. Mr. Kelley was able to get their voting rights, budget and legisla- dish. It is insulting to our constituents, who Rashawn a scholarship through the Op- tive autonomy, and statehood. vote for us but not for any voting member of portunity Scholarship Program and Instead, here I am on the floor in a Congress, that some of your colleagues push has said: ‘‘I truly shudder to think virtual reality show not speaking their personal agendas on D.C. in a way they where my son would be today without about the right to self-government, but could never do in their home states. Attack- fighting this latest attempt by the Re- ing D.C. home rule, including any expansion it.’’ of the voucher program, is irresponsible gov- Mr. Chairman, the OSP is changing publican Congress to impose its ide- erning on the part of Congress. outcomes for the least advantaged. The ology on D.C. residents. We call on you to respect the wishes of the program places kids in safer high-qual- b 1600 District’s elected officials on the ity schools that allow them to receive quintessentially local matter of education as a good education. It brings funding to I ask to include the D.C. Council’s you consider this issue. all sectors of education in D.C. to im- letter opposing this bill in the RECORD. Sincerely, prove education opportunities for all. COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, David Grosso, DC Council, At-Large, Mr. Chairman, it is important to Washington, DC, October 8, 2015. Chairperson Committee on Education; note that the bill requires all partici- Hon. JASON CHAFFETZ, Charles Allen, DC Council, Ward 6, Chairperson, Committee on Oversight & Govern- Member, Committee on Education; pating Opportunity Scholarship LaRuby May, DC Council, Ward 8; schools to be accredited. The accredita- ment Reform, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Elissa Silverman, DC Council, At- tion standards give the taxpayer—and, CHAIRPERSON CHAFFETZ: We write as lo- Large; Anita Bonds, DC Council, At- more importantly, Opportunity Schol- cally elected officials to express our opposi- Large, Member, Committee on Edu- arship families—assurances that Dis- tion to renewed efforts to expand a federally cation; Yvette Alexander, DC Council, trict students are receiving the edu- funded school voucher program in the Dis- Ward 7, Member, Committee on Edu- cation they deserve. trict of Columbia. We appreciate your inter- cation; Brianne Nadeau, DC Council, The Opportunity Scholarship cur- est in providing support to public education Ward 1; Jack Evans, DC Council, Ward rently limits entrance based on a con- in the District. We strongly believe, how- 2. trol group for an evaluation study. ever, that federal funds should be invested in Ms. NORTON. Yet, Mr. Chairman, I H.R. 10 removes this arbitrary require- the existing public education system—both have sought a compromise that should public schools and public charter schools— ment, instituting a new study to track be acceptable to Republicans, as it is to rather than being diverted to private President Obama. the results of the Opportunity Scholar- schools. ships. Removing this barrier to entry We support the decision by Congress and We support, and I repeat, we support increases access to the program and the President several years ago to phase out allowing our current D.C. voucher stu- means more families can be afforded the voucher program. Multiple U.S. Depart- dents to remain in the program until quality education for their children. ment of Education reports indicate that the graduation. That ensures D.C. would Mr. Chairman, we had the oppor- program has not lived up to the promises have voucher students for many years tunity to debate this bill in the Com- made by proponents. These studies along to come. mittee on Oversight and Government with two troubling Government Account- That is the kind of sensible com- ability Office reports have also revealed that promise that Congress must get back Reform, and I appreciate the perspec- many of the students participating in the tives heard from both sides. We had a voucher program attend private schools with to or be content with the label ‘‘least good, productive field hearing. fewer resources and lower standards than our productive Congress,’’ as it has come to I want to thank the gentleman from public schools. The evidence is clear that the be known each year under this major- Ohio (Mr. BOEHNER), the Speaker of the use of vouchers has had no statistically sig- ity.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.067 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7063 This bill goes beyond the com- voucher program was ostensibly de- kids, students, their parents, eyes promise, we have offered, by seeking to signed to serve. filled with hope and opportunity and admit new students as well. We are Greater confidence in D.C.’s public success. here so that Speaker JOHN BOEHNER schools is also clear. D.C. public school I come to the floor today to add my has a capstone to his own political ca- enrollment has increased for 7 consecu- support for H.R. 10, the SOAR Reau- reer. The D.C. voucher program is his tive years, right alongside the very thorization Act, because it works. This pet project, not D.C.’s. The Speaker large number of charter schools. legislation will ensure the continu- has introduced only two bills this Con- If Congress wants to support D.C. ation of the successful D.C. Oppor- gress: a bill on the Iran nuclear agree- students, we ask that you support our tunity Scholarship Program, which ment and this bill. home rule public choice, not impose was established by Congress in 2004, to Even if Members do not respect yours. Any new funding for education provide eligible low-income families in D.C.’s right to self-government, they in the District should reinforce the the District of Columbia with the op- should at least care whether the pro- hard work of our city, our parents, and portunity to attend the school of their gram improves achievement, which was our residents, who have shown the Na- choice. the stated reason for vouchers in the tion how to build a fully accountable Innovative programs like the D.C. first place. Far from helping students, public school choice program. D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program are however, the program has demon- residents, not unaccountable Members necessary to fix our broken educational strably failed. of Congress, know best what our chil- system and prepare our children for the According to the congressionally dren need and how to govern our own 21st century workforce, and I am con- mandated evaluation of the program’s affairs. founded that any of my colleagues effectiveness, this program, these During this debate, Mr. Chairman, we would oppose a program that provides vouchers, have failed to improve aca- will consider an amendment I have of- students with an opportunity for a bet- demic achievement, as measured by ob- fered to restore the scientific integrity ter education, especially one that has jective math and reading testing of the program’s evaluation, one like been an unqualified success. scores. the evaluation Congress has always On average, students in the Oppor- Most importantly, the program has mandated, and another to crack down tunity Scholarship Program have a not had significant impacts—that is on so-called voucher mills. graduation rate of 90 percent, well also from the congressionally man- Given that the Speaker’s bill will above the national average, as well as dated evaluation—has not had ‘‘signifi- surely pass, I want to work with Mem- D.C.’s overall graduation rate of 58 per- cant impacts’’ on the achievement of bers who support vouchers to ensure cent. These students continue to suc- students whom the program was de- that our voucher students attend high- ceed in their pursuit of higher edu- signed to most benefit: those who pre- quality schools, like our accredited cation, with 88 percent of the graduates viously attended low-performing public Catholic and other parochial schools, going on to attend a 2- or 4-year college schools. not fly-by-night, often storefront or university. While the benefits to D.C. children The majority cites improved high schools in low-income neighborhoods are clear, the program also plays an school graduation rates. However, the that were opened only after the vouch- important role in empowering parents evaluation did not examine dropout er program was created to get access to to make the best choice for their kids rates or the rigor of the schools’ cur- unrestricted Federal funds. and engaging them in their educational riculum or graduation requirements. I appreciate that the majority indi- and academic progress. A recent survey The majority also cites high college cated in committee and on the floor of parents found that 85 percent of par- attendance rates. However, the evalua- that they also want to prevent voucher ents are happy with their child’s cur- tion did not measure college attend- mills. I look forward to continuing to rent Opportunity Scholarship Program ance rates. work with them as this bill moves for- school. Even if the program were successful, ward to protect our families from H.R. 10 has garnered the support from Mr. Chairman, it would still not be voucher mills. a wide array of stakeholders. Just yes- needed, at least in the District of Co- Under the Home Rule Act of 1973, terday, in an op-ed entitled ‘‘A Mis- lumbia, which has perhaps the most ro- Congress gave the District authority to guided Attack on D.C.’s Needy Stu- bust public school choice program in establish its own education system; dents,’’ The Washington Post editorial the country. Almost 50 percent of our and unlike some other local jurisdic- board defended the SOAR Act and public school students attend charter tions, D.C. has never created a voucher wrote in support of reauthorizing the schools, which the National Alliance program. Instead, like many D.C. bills D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, for Public Charter Schools ranked as in Congress, this bill seeks to impose a noting that over 6,100 children have the strongest in the Nation. In addi- program on the District that does not benefited from the program, while tion, 75 percent of public school stu- have national support. thousands more are on waiting lists. dents in the District attend out-of- Just think of it. Only 3 months ago, The Washington Post also notes that boundary schools. What D.C. has devel- both the House and Senate defeated nearly 75 percent of D.C. residents sup- oped amounts to a model choice edu- Republican national private voucher port the program, which has provided cation program. amendments on the floor. Members re- more than $600 million in funding for Moreover, the D.C. public schools ject private school vouchers for their traditional public schools, charter pub- have made some of the most impressive own constituents but want to impose lic schools, and the voucher program. improvements in the country, by any them on mine. No wonder. It is important to note, Mr. Chair- measure, spurred by competition from Since 1970, every single referendum man, that this bill does not take any the rapidly growing D.C. charter to establish State-funded vouchers or funding away from D.C. public schools. schools, not from the small number of tuition tax credits has failed, and by In fact, the legislation authorizes equal voucher schools. In fact, a 2013 assess- large margins. Now the majority wants funding to public schools, charter ment of D.C. public schools indicated to do to the District what it would not schools, and scholarships. that the District had made the greatest dare do at home. The recent vote to With an average family income of improvement of any urban school dis- deny voucher funding on a national less than $22,000 for participating fami- trict in the Nation. level shows where Republicans really lies, this program really is a lifeline for D.C. charter schools have even higher stand. low-income D.C. families, offering stu- educational achievement and attain- I reserve the balance of my time. dents up to $1,572 to pay for tuition, ment than D.C. public schools. D.C. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I am fees, and transportation. Why, Mr. charter schools outperform D.C. public pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gen- Chairman, would any of us want to pro- schools across traditionally disadvan- tleman from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG). hibit these students and families from taged groups, including African Ameri- Mr. WALBERG. I thank the chair- opportunity and success? cans and low-income students, and man for this opportunity. This is a hand up to the American have a higher percentage of such stu- Mr. Chairman, I come to the floor Dream. Ensuring our children have ac- dents, precisely the students the today, after looking in the eyes of the cess to the best possible education

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Mr. Chairman, I yield siphoning additional resources for few anything about it. myself such time as I may consume. students while leaving the rest behind That is why education choice and the I simply want to say, once again, in underfunded public schools. Opportunity Scholarship Program mat- that no child currently enrolled in the In our global economy, it is more es- ter. Programs like D.C. OSP allow par- program under the compromise that I sential than ever that every child re- ents to choose the best educational en- have offered would be stricken from ceives a quality education. To do that, vironment for their child. The freedom the program and all current voucher our public schools need adequate re- provided by school choice levels the students could stay until graduation. sources. Diverting public money to pri- playing field and helps ensure all chil- It is new students that we object to, vate and parochial schools only wors- dren have a chance to succeed. given the evaluation that shows that ens the problem. This legislation will continue to the program had not met its goal, I support access to a world-class pub- bring greater educational opportunities which was to improve reading and lic education for all students; but too to the most underprivileged students in math scores. By contrast, we have had often, the majority in this body under- the District of Columbia, and it takes improvement in reading and math cut that goal, whether through the so- zero—let me repeat that—zero dollars scores both in the D.C. public schools called Student Success Act that leaves away from D.C. Public Schools. Be- and the D.C. charter schools. students in a lurch or today’s SOAR cause of this legislation, more than Also, Mr. Chairman, there is no wait- bill that sorely misses the point. 6,000 students have had the opportunity ing list for vouchers in the District of I urge my colleagues to listen to the to attend a great school. Even better, Columbia. However, there are long people of the District of Columbia and an incredible 90 percent of D.C. OSP waiting lists for our charter schools, students graduate from high school. their elected representative, Ms. NOR- and now, even for some public schools. The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Pro- TON. Most importantly, listen to the Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield teachers and the parents who oppose gram is clearly a success and needs to 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from this bill, and reject this legislation. continue. New Jersey (Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN). Mr. Chair, I hope for a day when we Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I am will be talking about even bolder pro- b 1615 pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- posals on this floor, because the truth tleman from Indiana (Mr. MESSER), the Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. I thank is we already have school choice in chairman of the Republican Policy the gentlewoman from D.C. America if you can afford it. The only Committee. Mr. Chair, it is extremely unfortu- real question is: What are we going to Mr. MESSER. I thank the gentleman nate that we are here yet again debat- do for everybody else? ing legislation that would interfere for yielding. Our Founding Fathers wrote in the Mr. Chair, I rise in support today of with the ability of D.C. residents to Declaration of Independence that all make decisions for themselves. So far H.R. 10, the Scholarships for Oppor- men are created equal and endowed this Congress, the House has attempted tunity and Results Reauthorization with certain unalienable rights. In to block laws that would protect Dis- Act. modern America, the pursuit of happi- I want to commend Speaker BOEHNER trict women’s reproductive rights and ness comes on the back of a quality for introducing this important legisla- reform Washington’s drug laws. And education. now we are asked to continue a failed tion and thank him for a lifetime of ex- Mr. CHAFFETZ. I reserve the bal- private school voucher program, a pro- traordinary leadership on this issue. ance of my time. gram that a majority of the D.C. Coun- Throughout his speakership and under Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chair, I want to cil opposes and on which they are not his leadership as a former chairman of remind the gentleman that the $100 even consulted, a program that D.C.’s the House Committee on Education million doesn’t come out of the air, own longtime Congresswoman opposes. and the Workforce, Speaker BOEHNER that this majority is cutting $2 billion I am shocked at the arrogance of this improved educational opportunities for from K–12. Most of our children are K– body to set aside the will of the citi- all students. Literally thousands of 12. That money has to come from some- zens of the District of Columbia so kids have access to the American where. We know it comes from edu- fleetingly. It is disgraceful that in this Dream because of his dedication to the cation funds. building, a symbol of our democracy, D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the we impose such policies on a city that As chairman of the Congressional gentleman from California (Mr. does not even get a vote on these deci- School Choice Caucus, I was honored to TAKANO). sions. have Speaker BOEHNER keynote a rally Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- Additionally, I oppose this bill be- earlier this year with hundreds of Op- position to H.R. 10, legislation that cause it weakens D.C.’s public school portunity Scholarship recipients. would reauthorize the D.C. private system. Instead of taking public dol- I have to tell you, I am amazed at school voucher program. lars to outsource our children’s edu- some of the rhetoric that I have been This bill prioritizes an ideological cation to private schools, we should be hearing today, talking about it is dis- agenda over the rights of D.C. residents focusing on truly reauthorizing the El- graceful that this legislation is before to self-govern and, more importantly, ementary and Secondary Education you. over the rights of all students to get a Act. We need an updated ESEA that I will tell you what is disgraceful. It quality education. strengthens public schools for all our is disgraceful that any child in Amer- In study after study, the voucher pro- children and prepares students for the ica has to go to a terrible school, and gram has failed to show any meaning- globally competitive world we live in. it is disgraceful that anyone would say ful improvement in student achieve- Education should be the great equal- that we should do anything but make ment, safety, satisfaction, motivation, izer, and every student should have ac- sure that every one of these kids has or engagement; yet since 2003, it has cess to the best education, regardless an opportunity to go somewhere where received nearly $190 million while fail- of their ZIP Code or their socio- they will have a chance to succeed. ing to adhere to basic accountability economic status. There are public Every child deserves equal access to standards. schools in this country that are among a great education. Lots of kids have Its funding should be dedicated to the very best in the world. I am proud great public school options in America. improving our underfunded and that several of them are in my district. Other families can afford to send their underresourced public school system, a Mr. Chair, we know that public kids to private school if they don’t school system that is required by law schools can work when we properly have a great public school option. This to serve all students.

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I thank the gentle- So all the rhetoric justifying massive criminatory factors. woman from the District of Columbia cuts to education funding—all the talk The Acting CHAIR (Mr. POE of for yielding and for her leadership. about budget constraints, about tight- Texas). The time of the gentleman has Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition ening our belts, and about making sac- expired. to H.R. 10. We have been told that the rifices—all that goes out the window Ms. NORTON. I am pleased to yield purpose of this bill is to help all D.C. when Republicans want to give $100 the gentleman an additional 30 sec- children get a better education. I million in taxpayer funds to private onds. strongly support that objective, but schools. Mr. TAKANO. Many do not offer the this bill does not do that. b 1630 necessary services for students with Let me be crystal clear: public funds As a graduate of public schools and a disabilities. should support public education. But longtime advocate of quality public It is a mistake to continue funding a this bill proposes to spend more than education, I believe our highest pri- program that fails to serve all stu- $100 million over 5 years to fund vouch- ority must be to use limited taxpayer dents, damages the public school sys- ers to send public school students in dollars to support programs that will tem, and disregards the District’s right the District of Columbia to private truly meet the educational needs of all to choose its own education policy. schools while House Republicans are of our children. This bill does not do I thank the gentlewoman from D.C. proposing to cut $2 billion from public that. I urge our colleagues to reject for yielding me the time. K–12 education nationally. H.R. 10. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, may Coming from the city of Baltimore, I Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, at I inquire as to how much time each understand firsthand the complexities this time, I am pleased to yield 2 min- side has. of turning around struggling inner-city utes to the gentleman from Minnesota The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman schools. Almost 10 years ago, I became (Mr. KLINE), the chairman of the Com- from Utah has 17 minutes remaining. deeply involved in improving one of my mittee on Education and the Work- The gentlewoman from the District of own neighborhood schools—and I am force. Columbia has 14 minutes remaining. still involved in that—the Maritime In- Mr. KLINE. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I am dustries Academy High School. Chairman CHAFFETZ for yielding. pleased to yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gen- It takes vision, commitment, ac- Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. countability, and, yes, resources to support of H.R. 10, the Scholarships for GROTHMAN). begin the process of turning troubled Opportunity and Results Reauthoriza- Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Chair, I love schools around. However, it is impos- tion Act. It is a bill to continue the America. America should be number sible to turn around public schools if popular and successful D.C. Oppor- one, and America’s capital should be we divert public resources to private tunity Scholarship Program. number one. schools. This program is based on the simple I love to talk to immigrants who do Put simply, H.R. 10 attempts to help notion that every child deserves an ex- so much of the work in our Capital a few students at the expense of the cellent education regardless of the City. They all know America is great. vast majority of the District’s chil- family’s background, income, or ZIP They gush about how anybody can dren. Code. The program provides scholar- work in America and realize the Amer- By dividing the funding it would pro- ships to students in low-income fami- ican Dream. vide among D.C.’s public schools, pub- lies so they can escape underper- But when I ask about their kids and lic charter schools, and private school forming schools and receive the quality where they go to school, they almost vouchers, H.R. 10 provides a third of its education they need to excel both in uniformly send their kids to Maryland total funding to a tiny fraction of the the classroom and later in life. Our in- or Virginia schools. Even immigrants District’s students. Specifically, the vestment in this effort is paying off. who can barely speak English and come bill would fund vouchers to enable only Last year, 90 percent of 12th graders from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Eritrea, 1,442 students—a tiny fraction of the who received a D.C. Opportunity schol- or Nigeria know that D.C. schools District’s 47,548 students—to attend arship graduated from a high-quality mean stay away. How embarrassing for private schools. school, and 88 percent went on to pur- our country that new immigrants who The lack of equity is stunning. Our sue a college degree. What is more, barely speak English view our Nation’s focus should be on maximizing the im- when asked if they were satisfied with Capital schools with contempt. pact of the Federal Government’s lim- the child’s education, 85 percent of the Finally, President Obama, we love ited resources to serve all of the Dis- parents responded ‘‘yes.’’ It is no won- you and Michelle for the love you show trict’s students. der every year the demand for scholar- your daughters. You show your love for Since this bill last passed in 2011 over ships far exceeds the number of schol- your daughters by spending some of my strong objection and along party arships available. These positive re- your substantial salary to keep your lines, studies of the program have dem- sults also explain why this important daughters out of the D.C. Public onstrated that the use of a voucher had program has long enjoyed bipartisan Schools. Please, President Obama, no effect on academic achievement, as support. show a little love for the children who measured by math and reading scores, Of course, there are some who don’t don’t have such wealthy parents and school safety, student satisfaction with believe these vulnerable families design the SOAR Act. their school, or motivation and engage- serve the opportunity to do what is Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chair, I just want ment. best for their children’s education. At a to tell the gentleman that the so-called Previous studies of this program time when this administration has immigrants that he speaks to who send show that 50 percent of the students spent billions of dollars pushing its their children to schools in Maryland from the first two cohorts of the D.C. own pet projects and priorities, it has and Virginia live in Maryland and Vir- voucher program eventually dropped routinely put this modest, successful ginia. Eighty percent of the jobs in the out of the program. Students in the program on the chopping block. Fortu- District of Columbia go to people who program are also less likely to attend a nately, Mr. Chairman, a majority in live in the suburbs. school that offers support programs for Congress has continued to stand by As to the schools in the District of those that are academically challenged these students and families by con- Columbia, as I have indicated, there or have learning difficulties. tinuing to support the program, and are waiting lines to get into almost all In addition, this bill is a direct as- Speaker JOHN BOEHNER has always the charter schools, and the D.C. public sault on D.C.’s home rule that was stood at the forefront of those efforts.

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In the 2013 and excel, and if you want America to be who simply want the opportunity—any 2014 school year, the Opportunity able to compete worldwide, then edu- opportunity—for their children to re- Scholarship Program had a graduation cation is the answer. The true issue ceive a quality education. The D.C. Op- rate of 89 percent, which is astonishing here is a moral issue and a civil rights portunity Scholarship Program began compared to the D.C. Public Schools issue. under his leadership. Thanks to his ef- graduation rate of 58 percent. I really believe that President forts, this initiative has made a posi- As a former minister, I have taken Obama, in 2008, was on to something. tive difference in the lives of thousands groups in the heart of the inner cities, This is what the President said: of students across the District. This places like New York and Baltimore. The single most important factor in deter- act reflects his continued commitment Specifically, in Cleveland, there is a mining student achievement is not the color to these families. More importantly, it school there called Sunbeam Elemen- of their skin, it is not where they come from, reaffirms a bipartisan commitment to tary School. Thieves had stolen the it is not their parents or how much money the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Pro- copper off the weathervane, the school their parents have. It is who their teacher is. gram and the D.C. schoolchildren it was filthy, and there was a metal de- Mr. Chairman, if there is one thing serves. tector for an elementary school. We that has made this country excep- Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues brought in a team of 60 or 65 people and tional, it is that we have allowed ev- to help more low-income students and refurbished the school and did our best. eryone the opportunity to rise from support this legislation. But do you know what? That was only whatever level they started at to what- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield a temporary fix. The SOAR Act is a fix ever level they can achieve. It is only myself such time as I may consume. that lasts for a lifetime. It gives schol- possible through education. This pro- Mr. Chairman, this morning, a Mem- arships to children in low-income D.C. gram works. ber said that a letter had come from a families to attend a private school. Mr. Chairman, $60 million is going to member of the city council, Anita This piece of legislation also allows be equally divided between the D.C. Op- Bonds, asking that her name be re- parents the opportunity to provide a portunity Scholarship Program, D.C. moved from the letter sent by the quality education for their children. Public Schools, and the D.C. Public council, the majority of the council, I believe that education will only be Charter Schools. When we give this saying that they opposed reauthoriza- successful if two foundational truths money to the parents of these children, tion of this bill. That member has since are rediscovered: first, that parents when they get a chance to see their called me. She writes: know what is best for their child, and children excel, when they get a chance ‘‘Dear Member of Congress, to see their children grow, and when ‘‘Due to some confusion about my position they should have the freedom to pursue on the District of Columbia voucher bill the path that works for them; sec- they see a chance for their children to (H.R. 10), I want to make my position clear. ondly, and finally, States must stand have great success, how can we sit in I oppose this bill, and I intend to remain a up to the Federal Government to re- America’s House and debate about is signatory of the letter previously acknowl- claim their freedom to educate their this really what it is all about? edged that seven of my colleagues on the children. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield D.C. Council and I sent to Chairman Jason Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Chaffetz dated October 8, 2015, in oppostion myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, Members can keep re- to the bill.’’ Signed, Councilmember At-large, Anita Mr. Chairman, once again, let’s get peating all they want to figures that Bonds. this straight. The control study did not have come from the air. The only thing Mr. Chairman, I submit her letter for evaluate college attendance. It was not evaluated by the congressionally man- the RECORD. a part of the study. Now, it did evalu- dated evaluation was the test scores. ate graduation rates. Mr. Chairman, Our public school students and our COUNCIL OF THE charter school students have to take DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, what it did not evaluate was dropout Washington, DC, October 21, 2015. rates. these tests. These children took these DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS, Due to some Private schools are notorious for tests. confusion about my position on the District sending back to the District of Colum- Our public school students are doing of Columbia school voucher bill (H.R. 10), I bia children who they think are not better—not nearly as good as they want to make my position clear. I oppose doing well or they are not acting as should—and so are our charter schools. this bill, and I intend to remain a signatory they think they should act. Unless we In fact, our charter schools are doing of the letter previously acknowledged that seven of my colleagues on the D.C. Council had those figures, we would have no even better than our public school stu- and I sent to Chairman Jason Chaffetz dated idea what the graduation rates were, dents, and these students didn’t move October 8, 2015, in opposition to the bill. because the graduation rates are those at all. That is what the congressionally Sincerely, who were left in the school and did not mandated study showed. ANITA BONDS. get sent back. As to civil rights, these schools are Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I re- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance exempted from many of the civil rights serve the balance of my time. of my time. laws, and for that reason, the Leader- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I am Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, at ship Conference on Civil and Human pleased to yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gen- this time, I am pleased to yield 11⁄2 Rights, the NAACP, and a number of tleman from North Carolina (Mr. minutes to the gentleman from Penn- organizations wrote opposing reauthor- WALKER.) sylvania (Mr. KELLY). ization of this bill. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance support today of H.R. 10, the Scholar- Chairman, I rise in strong support of of my time. ships for Opportunity and Results Re- H.R. 10. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I am authorization Act. In the 10 months Now, why would I rise in support of pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- that I have been here, one of the neat this? If you hear the rhetoric from the tleman from South Carolina (Mr. SAN- things that I have experienced is when other side, you are saying this is not a FORD.) we participated in a site visit with the program that works; but if you com- Mr. SANFORD. I thank the chair- Oversight and Government Reform pare the results, it does work. When man. Committee under Chairman CHAFFETZ you just hear that only 55 percent of Mr. Chairman, I think that there is earlier this year and had a firsthand people in D.C. Public Schools graduate one fundamental question in this de- opportunity to interact with the kids from high school and yet if they have bate, and that is: Should a child be and families about the success of the an opportunity to go to this other trapped in a school that traps them? D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. school, 89 percent graduate, my good- Should a child be trapped in a school

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The graduation rates are amazingly I think it is important to remember As I have seen in my home State of good, at roughly 90 percent, compared that 98 percent of the kids that have Indiana and across this great country to D.C. public schools that are less entered this program have come from touring schools and visiting class- than 60 percent. I think that is strong schools that were not performing; and rooms, Opportunity scholarships pro- evidence that it is a winner, that it in that regard, this is simply a way vide students a hand up in improving does provide a good opportunity for out, it is a hand up. I think it fun- their lives, their family’s lives, and people, and that it should be reauthor- damentally recognizes that dignity and their communities. That is why we ized. worth that comes with giving some- have a moral obligation to pass this With that, I reserve the balance of body a choice. legislation and why I urge my col- my time. I think it is something that every leagues to join me and join the others Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I con- human being wants, which is simply a here on the floor in reauthorizing the tinue to reserve the balance of my choice. I think it is a recognition of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. time. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, may fact that one size never fits all, that Mr. Chairman, a great education is a I inquire as to how much time each God makes us all different, and there- great equalizer. It opens doors to un- fore a plethora of different choices is side has remaining? limited possibilities and provides stu- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman vital in the marketplace. dents the tools that they need to suc- from Utah has 6 minutes remaining. Finally, it is recognition of the fact ceed in life. The gentlewoman from the District of that the marketplace has the ability to Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I re- Columbia has 6 minutes remaining. create choices that might take forever serve the balance of my time. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, at in other systems, time that these kids b 1645 this time, I am pleased to yield 1 do not have. I would ask that we minute to the gentleman from Ohio refocus on the kids. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, at this time, I am pleased to yield 1 (Mr. BOEHNER), the author of this piece Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield of legislation and the distinguished minute to the gentleman from Georgia myself such time as I may consume. Speaker of the House. (Mr. ALLEN). Mr. Chairman, I don’t know about Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Chairman, let me Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise other Members’ districts, but I chal- thank my colleague for yielding, and lenge Members to meet what the Dis- today to support the Scholarships for thank all my colleagues who are sup- trict of Columbia has done to keep stu- Opportunity and Results Reauthoriza- porting this legislation today. dents from being trapped in bad tion Act. Many of us remember the story of schools. Speaker BOEHNER led the Nation over ‘‘The Little Engine That Could.’’ What In your districts, can 75 percent of 10 years ago when he provided flexi- happened was that the train full of the children choose to go to a better bility to Washington, D.C., children toys wanted to get over the mountain performing district? They can in mine. and their parents through School to get to the kids on the other side. In your district, are there 110 pub- Choice. I believe that School Choice is The big engine said: No, I cannot. The licly accountable charter schools as an paramount to increasing educational rusty old engine said: No, I cannot. But alternative to your own traditional gains for all children, but especially the little engine says: I’m not very big, public schools? There are in mine. our Nation’s students who are most in but I think I can. I think I can. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance need. Well, from the beginning, the D.C. of my time. The SOAR Act gives scholarships to Opportunity Scholarship Program has Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I am low-income students to attend a pri- been the little engine that could. We pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- vate school, providing them an oppor- started this back in 2003 with the help tleman from Indiana (Mr. ROKITA). tunity to access a quality education of D.C.’s Mayor at the time, Anthony Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Chairman, I thank that would otherwise be out of reach. Williams, and D.C. councilman Kevin the chairman for his leadership in School Choice has proven to be suc- Chavous. bringing this excellent bill to the floor. cessful in Washington, D.C., as stu- For years the government was prom- This bill—of which, in full disclosure, I dents using their scholarships have a 90 ising the Moon to D.C. families and am an original cosponsor of—will con- percent graduation rate compared to spending the Moon, essentially, but tinue to promote school choice and the 58 percent graduation rate for D.C. nothing changed. So we said: If we are provide Opportunity scholarships to public schools in 2013 and 2014. going to support public schools and D.C. students that are most in need, We heard today that these statistics charter schools, let’s also give low-in- while also expanding D.C. Public Char- have been questioned, and we hope that come families the chance to apply for ter Schools, therefore providing more the public schools are improving. But scholarships to attend the school of opportunities for Washington students with this act would they actually be their choice. Let’s give them that to excel and set themselves up for pro- improving? power. ductive and successful lives. I encourage my colleagues to stand Because if you have got the re- Now, to date, the Opportunity Schol- up for School Choice by supporting the sources, you already have school arship Program has been an edu- SOAR Act. choice. You can send your kids to cational lifeline for more than 6,000 Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I con- whatever school you want to send them children from very low-income D.C. tinue to reserve the balance of my to. You can move from the neighbor- families, and more than 16,000 have ap- time. hood you are in to where they have got plied to participate since the 2004–05 Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I a better school. But if you are poor and school year. Quite simply put, this pro- yield myself such time as I may con- you are stuck in a bad neighborhood gram works. sume. and your child doesn’t have that It is no secret I am a big proponent of I would draw our Members’ attention chance or, frankly, any chance, they school choice. As chairman of the to the editorial board comments from are just dead in the water. Early Childhood, Elementary, and Sec- yesterday. This is from the Washington Well, the D.C. Opportunity Scholar- ondary Education Subcommittee, I Post: A misguided attack on D.C.’s ship Program has been that little life- have heard about the challenges many needy students. line that could. All told, 6,100 students students in schools are facing, and I I want to remind people, as they did have escaped underperforming schools. firmly believe that when parents have in this document here in this editorial, In that time, the program has received a choice, kids have a chance. This pro- that eight council members seem un- some 16,000 applications. Last spring 90 gram, which has helped pave the way aware that the program was estab- percent of 12th graders using the Op- for others like it across the country, lished in 2004 at the initiation of the portunity scholarships graduated and

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Well, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Mr. Chairman, I ask you, then, since Reauthorization Act (SOAR) (H.R. 10). been in a school that the government The SOAR Act is bipartisan legislation has identified as in need of improve- the District of Columbia has control of which ensures our rights as parents to ment. its own education apparatus, why choose the best public, charter or private These are the kind of results parents hasn’t the District of Columbia set up school for our children. It not only provides dream of for their kids. And while it is its own voucher schools? Some other up to $20 million for Opportunity Scholar- my name on the bill, the best cham- districts have done that. Because the ships for low-income families to attend pri- pions of this program are some of the majority, they don’t prefer vouchers, vate schools, but also authorizes an addi- most fearless kids you will ever see. Mr. Chairman. tional $40 million per year for public and Not only did they have to overcome Mr. Chairman, may I inquire how charter schools in the District of Columbia. much time I have remaining? This three-sector initiative provides oppor- the doubts of the education establish- tunities for all our children to succeed! ment, they also had to withstand ef- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from the District of Columbia has 2 Nearly 6,200 children from very low-income forts by some of the most powerful peo- families in the city have attended private ple in this city to kill this program. minutes remaining. schools through the Opportunity Scholarship So today I am asking each of you to Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, there Program over the past eleven years—88% support H.R. 10, which reauthorizes are many reasons why I oppose this coming from areas zoned for schools in need bill. First, it has failed the goal that this program for another 5 years. Here of improvement and 97% African-American the Congress gave it. Bring these chil- is why. Yes, this issue is personal to or Hispanic. These students graduate at dren’s test scores up. The public rates 30 points higher than the city’s public me and has been for a long time. But, schools have brought their test scores schools and have a near 90 percent college frankly, it ought to be personal to up. The public charter schools have enrollment rate. These are proven results! every single Member of this body. done even better in bringing their test The SOAR Act is an example of what Those of us who work here, who works in education. When we can choose the scores up. These children’s test scores best public, charter, or private school for our make a good living here, owe some- have not risen. thing to the kids in this town. We owe children, there are not only more opportuni- Moreover, I can’t fail to note how re- ties to engage in their education, but also for these kids a fighting chance at success. cently the majority has cut K–12 by $2 So what I am asking you to do today them to achieve greater academic excel- billion while taking $100 million out of, lence. These outcomes strengthen the city’s is help these kids get over the moun- obviously, education funds to fund a education system as a whole. tain. Help us keep building the move- private school voucher bill. We believe that maintaining and fully ment that could. Vote for H.R. 10. Mr. Chairman, not everybody on my funding all educational options are critically Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield side of the aisle is for public charter important for the city’s families, especially myself such time as I may consume. schools, but I have supported public low-income families served by the Oppor- The Speaker has said that, without charter schools because my own con- tunity Scholarship Program. No child should this program, these children would be denied a safe, quality education because stituents wanted and needed a way out of their family income or zip code. have been in bad neighborhood schools. of neighborhood schools very often. We therefore urge you to support the swift Well, I think it must be noted that the Yet, even though I come to this floor passage of the SOAR Act. District of Columbia has done more to with home rule choices, this body is in- Sincerely, make sure that those children are not sisting on its choices, knowing full well Ms. Nichelle Cluff, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ikoli, Ms. trapped in such schools than any dis- that nobody in the District of Colum- Stephanie Montgomery, Ms. Mary Mont- trict I have yet read about or heard of. bia can vote against their choices. gomery, Ms. Nina Harris, Ms. Eboni Purvis, I have noted that 75 percent—that And it says to the District of Colum- Ms. Juliette Randolph, Ms. Ashley Adams, means the overwhelming number—of bia residents: No matter what you do, Ms. Naa Borle Sakeyfio, Mrs. Mariama Bah, people, no matter how good your Ms. Mia Wilson, Mrs. Sherri Calhoun, Ms. children stuck in neighborhood schools Lamonica Jeffrey, Mr. Darrell Cousar, Mr. that they believe are not good schools choices are, no matter how much you James Calhoun, Mr. Andrew Cyr, Ms. Kayann go to the other side of town, if nec- meet the standards we often talk about McCalla, Mrs. Aldrina Cabrera, Ms. Kiana essary, to a better school. Far from when it comes to choice, you, who have Wright, Ms. Albertine Cole. being trapped, they are encouraged to no vote on this floor, who will not vote Ms. Dianna Coley, Ms. Tonya Carter, Ms. choose a better school. And I have also on this bill when the bell rings in a few Giovanna Grayson, Ms. Luciana Udeozor, Ms. cited the 110 charter schools that in- minutes, must do what we say. Andrea Davis, Mrs. Obiagel nuel-Ejiofor, Mr. That, my good friends, is not a chap- Emmanuel Ejiofor, Mr. Rogers Ferguson, Mr. crease their choices. Girma Mihretu, Ms. Molita Gaskins, Ms. And, Mr. Chairman, I want you to ter in democracy. It shows once again that Republican do whatever they care Latoya Myers, Ms. Djenane Jeanty, Ms. know that many of the voucher parents Keona Lewis, Mrs. Nicole Knott, Mr. Rudy whom I have met with—after all, they to do to the District of Columbia, even Knott, Mr. Hanna Boku, Mr. Rashawn are my constituents—have said to me when they reject the same choice for McCain, Ms. Ann Mmayie, Ms. Rita Pineda, that they tried to get into one of our their own constituents, and vote down Mr. Okechukwu Mbarah. charter schools, but the waiting lists for their constituents what they now Mr. Carlings McPhail, Ms. Ann Meruh, Ms. were too long, which is why they went impose on mine. Just a few months Shantel Powell-Morgan, Mrs. Marguerita ago, the House and Senate voted down Ramos, Mrs. Muanza Sangamay, Ms. Felicia to the voucher schools. Thomas, Ms. Sydney Williams, Ms. Caren Now, isn’t it interesting that the vouchers, but today—today—they will vote to impose these same vouchers on Kirkland, Mrs. Temitope Tayo, Mr. Anthony voucher schools have no waiting list, Ugorji, Ms. Natasha Tutt, Ms. Dina Bayou, but the D.C. charter schools and many the District of Columbia. Ms. Natasha Tutt, Mr. Calvin Wright, Mrs. of our public schools have waiting lists, I yield back the balance of my time. Julia Ugorji, Mrs. Chinwe Mbarah, Mr. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I so much so that D.C. has had to com- Souleymane Bah, Julie McLaughlin, Sheila yield myself such time as I may con- bine the public schools and the charter Martinez, Susan Morais. sume. schools on one list in a lottery so that Joan Sapienza, Eddie Donahue, Jeseph I want to correct the record there. I Yohe, Carter Jefferson, Vincent Browning, families can choose which school to go think, obviously, somebody misspoke. Jonathan Bender, Peter Frantz, Ellen to. The House did not vote on vouchers in Graper, Elizabeth LeBras, Kiandra Willis, How many Members on that side of this Congress. That is not what has Robert McKeon, Marcela Price Souaya, Ste- the aisle have a lottery that lets the happened. phen Lennon, Aleasa Chiles-Feggins, Sally children, the parents, choose the best Mr. Chairman, I insert into the Leakamariam, Juleanna Glover, Christopher school for them to go to? Do not dare Reiter, Cristina Khalaf, Tom Shea, Sean Vin- RECORD the letter we got from 500 fam- cent. tell me that the District of Columbia ilies, D.C. residents, urging us in the leaves children trapped in failing Karen Brennan, Ceci Smith, Adrienne Vin- adoption of this. cent, Pedro Smith, Donna Gibson, Colleen schools. It has gone out of its way to do HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Cavanagh, Chris Long, Aleasa Chiles- just the opposite. Washington, DC, October 20, 2015. Feggins, Mariela Alardon-Yohe, Jennifer And what does it get for it? The im- DEAR REPRESENTATIVES: We are a large and Browning, Philippa Bender, Melanie Jeffer- position by this body of yet another al- diverse number of parents of children attend- son, Veronica Nyhan Jones, Michael

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Toland, Loretta Henry, Ross, Beatriz Lopez, Charles Malloy, Steve Brendan Delaney, John DiMartino, Jeffrey Marilyn Sharpe, Davon Wilson, Sherry Bry- Trynosky, Carlos Aquino, Yanira Reyes, MacKinnon, Hirut Teklu, Erika Lopez- ant, Elroy Black, Lisa Newman, Shakia Hen- Nelly Romero, Sandra Huerta, Eboni Curry, Padilla, Michelle Marshall, Abebe Kebede, derson, Octavia Powell, Anita M. Harris, Amanda Lawrence. Shayla Mack, Tesfaye Bune, Michael Krestin Clay, Laneka Brakett, Ana Acedo- Laura Hernandez, Mogus Meles, Danielle O’Keefe, Daniel McCahan, Lorenzo Exposito. Garcia. Aguirre, Julie Corsig, Andy Corsig, Alan Sarah Henry, Stephanie Hickey, Radu Garry Jones, John Wallace, Nakeisha Joaquin, Stephen Connors, Colton Campbell, Burducea, Elizabeth Finnegan, Theresa Thompson, Donald Lampkins, Renard Haw- Amy Dean, Flavio Cumpiano, John Hyatte, Irina Komives, Julia Stogoski, kins, Tammy Williams, Tynisha Dunn, Menditto, Michelle Theic, Liza Figueroa, Michelle Dombo, Lisa Madden, Megan Glas- Jovanna Bailey, Latasha Johon, Bobby Shenelle Henry, Glenda Urquilla, Kelly gow, Tatiana Ahlborn, Celina Emery, Mary Perry, Shalita Knight, Keyana Howard, Ken- Brown, Maria Granados, Catie Malloy, Ingrid Skorny, Christina Grimberg, Celine Delaney, neth Meredith, Calep Epps, Ty’ron Byers, Mejia, Jill Trynosky. Ginny Treanor, Gail MacKinnon, Mekuria Chase Blakney, Curtis Watts, Kishara Odom, Marlene Aquino, Roselia Gonzalez, Nubia Gebremichael Bint, Renee Lopez-Padilla, Jeffrey Corry, Antonia Payne. Easil, Jessica Martinez, Beatriz Jansen, Emebet Worku. Denise L. Lowery, Stephanie Payner, Juan Carlos Acajabon Mendez, Betiel Carlotte Crawford, Solomon Meshesha, Tanya Lambright, Elaine E. Harris, Elbert Zekarias, Maria Torres, Carrie Hillegass, Etsegent Demissie, Sri Winarti, Denisha Laker, Ryan Storr, Sylvester Bynum, Mike Hillegass, Barbara Richitt, Victoria Dempster, Demssie Gebremedhin, Lavelle Lamb, Dominique Johnson, Paulette Connors, Kiandra Willis, Marilyn Campbell, Alembanchi Taye, Tezita Woldegebriel, Willims, Martasha Fermine, Oyhani Wil- Bob Dean, Felice Goodwin, Shanti Stanton, Tesfaye Abebu Bune, Magie Maling, Jessica liams, Nasir McKeiver, Kenneth Wood, Neta Molly Robert, Jen MacLennan, Michael Cabrera, LaShawn Debnam, Barbara Destry, Vaught, Mary Joyner, Michelle L. McIntyre, Grady. Jaanai Johnson, Hewan Abera, Siddiq Ander- Kaitlin Gallagher, Will E. Henderson, Jea- Sharon Blume, Brendan O’Brien, Kenia son, Markina Bailey, Odessa Brown, Rosa nette Hubbard, Ontavia Lynch, Tasha Reyes, Salvador Hernandez, Rob Grabarz, Caiza Maldonado, Sharon Coffey. McKenzie, James R. Wills, Jr. Bentley Storm, Molly Bruno, Jennifer Leon- Dianna Coley, Felicia Dyson, Ruth ard, Geoff Morrell, Christy Reap, Genet Fekadu, Dana Grinage, Sandra Hall, Lakia Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I Demisse, Javier Aguirre, Neil McGrail, Kai Harris, Shirlene Jackson, Francine Johnson, also introduce into the RECORD The Schmitz, Jimmy Kemp, Kathy Hagerup, Nicole Johnson, Rajeeyah Burks, Mohamad Washington Post editorial from yester- Stephanie McGovern, Yohannes Z. Hadgu, Nugroho, Woinishet Gelete, Johnny Kassa, day, ‘‘A Misguided Attack on D.C.’s Thomas Fitton, Melinda Johnson. Cynthia Downes, Genet Tirksso, Wosen Needy Students,’’ actually supporting Theresa Nahazar, Ann McAllister, Dan Admasu, Sara Caceres, Johanna Rizo Mar- this. Goodwin, Daphne de Souza, Darren tinez, Nikita Pray, Estela Arellano. MacLennan, Alexandra Walsh, Andrew Sagrario Agaton, Mary Addae, Ruth Barn- [From the Washington Post, Oct. 20, 2015] Blume, Greg Talbot, Darren Jansen, Susan well, Meka Burch, Sherri Calhoun, Catrice A MISGUIDED ATTACK ON D.C.’S NEEDY Tanis, Sarah Grabarz, Ashley Storm, Jaclyn Coleman, Barbara Cunningham, Lashawn STUDENTS Madden, Barton Leonard, Ann Morrell, Pat Durant, Moanick Fenner, Michelle Glover, (By Editorial Board) Reap, Jana Patterson, Barbara Swaboda, Carmen Hall-Ali, Deborah Jackson, Darlene Stephanie McGrail, Adriana Schmitz. Johnson, Denise Johnson, Wendy Jones, Mi- Is the federally funded scholarship pro- Susan Kemp, Brian Crowley, John McGov- chael Jones, Alfreda Judd, Lynetta McClam, gram for poor D.C. families being forced on ern, Michael Scanlon, Kelly Fitton, Bassam Adrienne Miles, Claudia Moreno. an unwilling city? It is safe to say that thou- Khalaf, John Nahazar, John McAllister, Pauline Murray, Brigitta Nyahn, Naha sands of D.C. parents whose children are on Marc Sozio, Tyson Redpath, Laverne Poindexter, Erin Skinner, Felicia Thomas, the waiting list for a scholarship do not Lightbourne, Nick Milano, Trisha Corcoran, Sharon Waller, Lanita Wood, Ms. Myeshia think so. Nor, we would venture, do the 6,100 Eleanor Hopkins, Liza Lindenberg, Katie Johnson, Ms. Venete Eason, Ms. Kanita children, predominantly minorities, who Krantz, John Morrissey, Joe Patterson, Washington, Mrs. Barbara Graham, Sophie have used the scholarships to attend private Chima Oluigbo, Sonia Cruz. Alozie, Blanca Magarin, Jeanine Henderson- schools. For that matter, students in the Mercedes Rubio, Eddie Donahue, Gilbert Lebbie, William Walker, IV, Tigistu Zewdie, city’s public schools who have benefited Richa, Nick Saunders, Stephen Sexton, Sydonie Fisher, William James, Akwilina from the infusion of federal dollars that has Thomas Faust, Meg Molloy, Michelle Wolf, Perry, Monalisa Reno. accompanied the voucher program probably Bruce Cormier, Ryan Angier, Jen Rowan, Zakia Williams, Shonta Jones, Pamela would not embrace the argument either. Lauren Buckley, Collin Cullen, Mary Matthews, Cecilia Mensah, Tonya Moore, So whom do members of the D.C. Council Santiviago, Kelly Sozio, Renee Redpath, Priscilla Moultrie, Carolina Novoa, Deborah think they are helping as they urge Congress Kevin Madden, Susan Milano, Joe Corcoran, M. Parker, Michelle Roberts, Sandra to kill this program? Mary Glaser McCahan. Stackhouse, Leslie Void, Varnell Wash- Fortunately, it does not appear that the Kate McAuliffe, Meg Knight, Ann ington, Ms. Kitty Dawson, Ms. Mia Butler, council members will succeed in inflicting Morrissey, Courtney Knowles, Nnenna Ms. Tiana Robinson, Mrs. Jill Gelman, Nejat this wound on their city. Congress appears Oluigbo, Robert Cruz-Reyes, Lydia Dolan, Teman, Nathaniel Garbla, Tefaye Tamire, poised to reauthorize the D.C. Opportunity Lauren Lennon, Tom Knight, Joe Patrice Aubrey. Scholarship Program, which provides needy Beemsterboer, Sarah Sexton, Larisa Faust, Fatmatta Kamara, Stephon Knox, students with up to $12,572 to pay for tuition, Jim Molloy, Kristin Lindquist, Sarah Dwishnicka Randolph, Nicole Wood, Erica fees and transportation to a school of their Cormier, Katreena Vigil Pineda, Mike Iweanoge, Amanda Brown-Parks, James choice. The average family income for par- Rowan, Mark Buckley, Brenda Cullen, Sergio Parker, Teata Sanders, Samora St. Firmin, ticipating families is less than $22,000. A bill Santiviago, Gary Fabiano. Dionne Clemons, Vernessa Perry, Donald extending the program for five years and Rene McGuffin, Jorge Costa, Meghan Matthews, Tashana Ellis, Donita Adams, championed by outgoing House Speaker Deerin, Kelly Stanton, Art Frye, John Caroline Beruchan, Steven Garrison, Ms. John A. Boehner (R–Ohio) is set for a floor McGill, Mike Bruno, Matt Ritz, Margaret Holly Destry, Ms. Victoria Heimbold, Mr. vote Wednesday, while a bipartisan group of Bond, Billy MacArtee, Anthony Puglisi, Solomon Weldeghebriel, Ms. Jamil Rasp- senators has filed a companion bill that Monica Micklos, Tim Yost, Ray Powers, berry. would continue the program through 2025. Chris Dolan, Darrell Clark, Chris Connolly, Anne Hedian, Atchoi Osekre-Bond, Margie Seeking to derail those efforts, a mis- Joni Veith, Courtney Taylor, Athena Mey- Bacon, Jill Wright, Cathy Falk, Chanda guided majority of the D.C. Council, un- ers. Foreman, Colleen Scheidel, Kenny Stack, doubtedly egged on by Del. Eleanor Holmes Joshua Corless, Allison Sheedy, Robin Juliette Randolph, Barbara Andercheck, Norton (D–D.C.) and other voucher critics, Barth, Sam Depoy, Jung Kang, Connie Indra Thomas, Dog Harvey, Darah Tracy, wrote a letter to Congress objecting to what Fabiano, David McGuffin, Michelle Costa, JB Ginger Beverly, Tonya Wright, Brandon they portrayed as an intrusion into local af- Deerin, Mike Stanton, Barbara Frye, Steph- Winder, Antilecia O’Neal, Uanna Ferguson, fairs. These eight council members seemed anie McGill, Anne Zorc, Erin Ritz, Chris Aster Robi, Bernadette Aniekwe. unaware that the program was established in Delaney, Elena MacArtee, Laura Puglisi, Patrice Davis, Ms. Maria del Carmen 2004 at the initiation of Anthony Williams Jeff Micklos, Liz Yost, Tom Hohman. Reyes, Ms. Ingrid Lucas, Ms. Stephanie (D), then D.C.’s mayor, and with the strong Desiree Gabbidon, Yves Clark, Michelle Goodloe, Mrs. Helen Andemariam, Michael support of Kevin Chavous (D), then chair of Connolly, Tom Veith, Jay Taylor, Greg Mey- Thomasian, Neslyn Moore, Judy Steele, the council’s Education Committee. Like- ers, Shannon Corless, Stefan Hagerup, Woo Kathleen Downey, Judith Home, Niamh wise, they were unmoved by polling that has Lee, Marty Depoy, Stephanie O’Leary, Susan O’Mahoney, Arleen Hall, Bobby Rienzo, Te- shown 74 percent of D.C. residents support

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.037 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7070 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 the voucher program, which, despite the spe- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chair, today, I will Instead of using Federal resources to sup- cious claims of critics, has improved out- vote against H.R. 10, which would continue a port a handful of students in private schools, comes for its students without taking a dime flawed program that pursues a partisan ide- the Federal Government should focus its at- from regular public schools. Indeed, the three-sector federal approach ology at the expense of a child’s quality edu- tention and available resources on improving has brought more than $600 million to D.C. cation. the quality of public schools for all students. schools, with traditional public schools re- This bill would reauthorize Washington, Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to join me ceiving $239 million, charter public schools D.C.’s private school voucher program, the in voting against this bill. $195 million and the voucher program $183 only program in the country using federal The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- million. At stake for fiscal 2016 is an addi- money to send children to private and reli- eral debate has expired. tional $45 million. It is fantasy to think gious schools. The SOAR voucher program Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be there would be additional monies absent was a five year pilot set to expire in 2008. De- vouchers. considered for amendment under the 5- School reform has brought improvement spite four studies by the Department of Edu- minute rule. throughout the system. Yet, many parents cation and two General Accountability Office The amendments recommended by still lack the choices and the access to high- (GAO) reports concluding that the program the Committee on Oversight and Gov- quality education that city politicians take wasn’t working, Republicans in Congress are ernment Reform printed in the bill are for granted for their own families. We credit doubling down by allowing taxpayer dollars to adopted and the bill, as amended, shall D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) prop up unaccredited, and even unsafe, be considered as read. and council members Vincent B. Orange (D– schools. The last thing we need, as our stu- At Large), Mary M. Cheh (D–Ward 3), Bran- The text of the bill, as amended, is as don T. Todd (D–Ward 4) and Kenyan R. dents fall further behind their international follows: McDuffie (D–Ward 5) for not seeking to de- peers, are voucher schools operating in rel- H.R. 10 prive those parents of choice, and we hope ative isolation, free of oversight for curriculum, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- their eight colleagues will rethink their po- quality or management. resentatives of the United States of America in sition and put constituents’ welfare over SOAR is the only program of its kind for a Congress assembled, misguided ideology. reason—there’s no way our states would tol- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES IN ACT. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, the erate such nonsense. Sadly, because D.C. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as bottom line is this program produces has not been freed from the partisan grips of the ‘‘Scholarships for Opportunity and Re- results. I like the variety of choices. Congress, it has become commonplace to see sults Reauthorization Act’’ or the ‘‘SOAR And the Delegate has been a real cham- House Republicans impose their politics on Reauthorization Act’’. pion for charter schools, and I applaud D.C., despite widespread citizen and local (b) REFERENCES IN ACT.—Whenever in this her for that, I support her in that. But government objection, from women’s health Act an amendment is expressed in terms of the reality is the scholarships that we care to marijuana reform to street design. an amendment to or repeal of a section or There’s justification for a program that funnels other provision, the reference shall be con- are talking about here, the Oppor- sidered to be made to that section or other tunity scholarships, have yielded the millions of dollars into a program shown to be provision of the Scholarships for Oppor- best results with nearly 90 percent ineffective and strongly opposed by the people tunity and Results Act (division C of Public graduation rates and roughly 88 per- that should matter—the parents, the edu- Law 112–10; sec. 38–1853.01 et seq., D.C. Offi- cent of the people then going on to col- cators, and taxpayers who support the system. cial Code). lege. Those are amazing statistics. Worse, the SOAR Act strips students of SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. But I have heard a lot of derogatory constitutional protections of civil rights: federal (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- comments. I have heard everything funds can flow to schools that do not meet the lowing: from misguided, idiotic, disgraceful, federal standards to prevent discrimination (1) Parents are best equipped to make deci- weakens, underfunded. Underfunded? against disabled persons, persons of color, sions for their children, including the edu- Underfunded? That is offensive to us persons of a religious group, women, or any cational setting that will best serve the in- from Utah. We happen to have the low- other protected class. The SOAR Act is a sad terests and educational needs of their chil- step backward for education policy, civil rights, dren. est per pupil funding in the entire (2) In 1995, Congress passed the DC School United States. We are not proud of that and good governance, and I strongly oppose Reform Act, which granted the District of fact. But the reality is we get roughly it. Columbia the authority to create public $6,500 per student, where in Wash- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I rise to charter schools and gave parents greater ington, D.C. you get about $19,500 per speak in opposition to H.R. 10, the Scholar- educational options for their children. student. It is not even close. And yet ships for Opportunity and Results Reauthor- (3) In 2003, in partnership with the Mayor here we are championing and trying to ization Act. of the District of Columbia, the chairman of help give more money, more resources, H.R. 10 would reauthorize the District of Co- the DC Council Education Committee, and to what are underperforming students lumbia private school voucher program, the community activists, Congress passed the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), for DC School Choice Incentive Act of 2003 (Pub- and giving them more choices. lic Law 108–199; 118 Stat. 126), to provide op- I guess one of the things you should five years through 2021. H.R. 10 would reauthorize the Scholarships portunity scholarships to parents of students consider is if the Congress does support in the District of Columbia to enable them this bill, does pass this bill, it is appro- for Opportunity and Results Act, which pro- to pursue a high-quality education at a pri- priated, would anybody on the Demo- vides Federal support for improving traditional vate elementary or secondary school of their cratic side of the aisle actually rec- public schools in the District of Columbia choice. ommend that the city not take the (D.C.), expanding and improving high-quality (4) The DC Opportunity Scholarship Pro- money? D.C. public charter schools, and offering pri- gram (DC OSP) was part of a comprehensive vate school vouchers to a limited number of three-part funding arrangement that pro- b 1700 students. vided additional funds for both the District If it is so idiotic, if it is so awful, if The Obama Administration continues to of Columbia public schools and public char- it is so derogatory, if it is so negative, strongly oppose the private school vouchers ter schools of the District of Columbia. The then why not cut it off right now? See, intent behind the additional resources was to program within this legislation, known as the ensure both District of Columbia public and they want to continue to allow it to D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. charter schools continued to improve. happen for those who have scholarships Members of the House should respect the (5) In 2011, Congress enacted the three-part now because they know it is working, self determination of the residents of DC by funding arrangement when it reauthorized and they could never look those par- not forcing education policy onto children or the DC OSP and passed the Scholarships for ents in the eye and take it away; but their families at taxpayer expense. Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act (divi- they are going to deny that choice to Rigorous evaluation over several years sion C of Public Law 112–10) with bipartisan future generations where we know demonstrates that D.C. vouchers have not support. there has been demonstrable success. yielded statistically significant improvements in (6) While the National Center for Edu- cation Statistics indicates that per pupil ex- So I am proud of Speaker BOEHNER student achievement by scholarship recipients penditure for public schools in the District of and what he has done to champion this compared to other students not receiving Columbia is the highest in the United States, bill. I think it is a good bill. With that, vouchers. performance on the National Assessment of I urge the adoption of this bill. In addition, H.R. 10 would extend this Educational Progress (NAEP) continues to Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- voucher program to a new population of stu- be near the bottom of the country when ex- ance of my time. dents previously attending private schools. amining scores in mathematics and reading

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.033 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7071 for fourth and eighth grades. When Congress SEC. 4. REQUIRING ELIGIBLE ENTITIES TO UTI- the eligible entity with evidence from such passed the DC School Choice Incentive Act of LIZE INTERNAL FISCAL AND QUAL- an accrediting body that the school’s appli- 2003, students in the District of Columbia ITY CONTROLS. cation for accreditation is in process and ranked 52 out of 52 States (including the De- Section 3005(b)(1) (sec. 38–1853.05(b)(1), D.C. that the school will be awarded accreditation partment of Defense schools). Since that Official Code) is amended— before the end of such period. time, the District of Columbia has made sig- (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- ‘‘(iii) In the case of a school that, as of the nificant gains in mathematics and reading. graph (K); and date of enactment of the SOAR Reauthorization However, students in the District of Colum- (2) by adding at the end the following new Act, is not a participating school, the school bia still rank in the bottom three States out subparagraph: meets the requirements of clause (i) or, if it does of 52 States. According to the 2013 fourth ‘‘(M) how the entity will ensure that it uti- not meet the requirements of clause (i)— grade math NAEP results, 34 percent of stu- lizes internal fiscal and quality controls; ‘‘(I) at the time the school notifies an eligible dents are below basic, 38 percent are at basic, and’’. entity that it seeks to be a participating school, and 28 percent are at proficient or advanced. SEC. 5. CLARIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR the school is actively pursuing full accreditation The 2013 fourth grade reading results found AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO DE- by an accrediting body described in clause (i); TERMINING ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. that 50 percent of fourth grade students in ‘‘(II) not later than 5 years after the school Section 3006(1) (sec. 38–1853.06(1), D.C. Offi- the District of Columbia are at or below notifies an eligible entity that it seeks to be a cial Code) is amended— basic, 27 percent are at basic, and 23 percent participating school, the school meets the re- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘iden- are proficient or advanced. quirements of clause (i), except that an eligible tified for improvement, corrective action, or (7) Since the inception of the DC OSP, entity may extend this deadline for a single 1- restructuring under section 1116 of the Ele- there has been strong demand for the pro- year period if the school provides the eligible en- mentary and Secondary Education Act of gram by parents and the citizens of the Dis- tity with evidence from such an accrediting 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316)’’ and inserting ‘‘identi- trict of Columbia. In fact, 74 percent of Dis- body that the school’s application for accredita- fied as a low-achieving school according to trict of Columbia residents support con- tion is in process and that the school will be the Office of the State Superintendent of tinuing the program (based on the Lester & awarded accreditation before the end of such Education of the District of Columbia’’; and Associates February 2011 Poll). period; and (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the (8) Since the program’s inception, parental ‘‘(III) the school meets all of the other require- semicolon at the end and inserting the fol- satisfaction has remained high. The program ments for participating schools under this Act. lowing: ‘‘, or whether such students have, in has also been found to result in significantly ‘‘(B) REPORTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—Not the past, attended a private school;’’. higher graduation rates for those students later than 5 years after the date of enact- who have received and used their oppor- SEC. 6. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ment of the SOAR Reauthorization Act, each PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND ELI- tunity scholarships. participating school shall submit to the eli- GIBLE ENTITIES. gible entity a certification that the school (9) The DC OSP offers low-income families (a) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS; COMPLI- in the District of Columbia important edu- has been fully or provisionally accredited in ANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—Sec- accordance with subparagraph (A), or has cational alternatives while public schools tion 3007(a)(4) (sec. 38–1853.07(a)(4), D.C. Offi- are improved. The program should continue been granted an extension by the eligible en- cial Code) is amended— tity in accordance with subparagraph to be reauthorized as part of a three-part (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- comprehensive funding strategy for the Dis- (A)(ii)(II). graph (E); ‘‘(C) ASSISTING STUDENTS IN ENROLLING IN trict of Columbia school system providing (2) by striking the period at the end of sub- equal funding for public schools, public char- OTHER SCHOOLS.—If a participating school paragraph (F) and inserting a semicolon; and fails to meet the requirements of subpara- ter schools, and opportunity scholarships for (3) by adding at the end the following new students to attend private schools. graph (A), the eligible entity shall assist the subparagraphs: parents of the eligible students who attend (b) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this Act ‘‘(G) conducts criminal background checks the school in identifying, applying to, and to amend the Scholarships for Opportunity on school employees who have direct and un- enrolling in another participating school and Results Act to provide low-income par- supervised interaction with students; and under this Act.’’. ents residing in the District of Columbia ‘‘(H) complies with all requests for data (c) USE OF FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EX- with expanded educational opportunities for and information regarding the reporting re- PENSES AND PARENTAL ASSISTANCE.—Section enrolling their children in other schools in quirements described in section 3010.’’. 3007 (sec. 38–1853.07, D.C. Official Code) is the District of Columbia, and provide re- (b) ACCREDITATION.—Section 3007(a) (sec. amended— sources to support educational reforms for 38–1853.07(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (b) and (c) and District of Columbia Public Schools and Dis- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘para- inserting the following: trict of Columbia public charter schools. graphs (2) and (3)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraphs ‘‘(b) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND PAREN- SEC. 3. PROHIBITING IMPOSITION OF LIMITS ON (2), (3), and (5)’’; and TAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary shall make TYPES OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS PAR- (2) by adding at the end the following new $2,000,000 of the amount provided under the TICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. paragraph: grant each year available to an eligible enti- Section 3004(a) (sec. 38–1853.04(a), D.C. Offi- ‘‘(5) ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS.— ty receiving a grant under section 3004(a) to cial Code) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds pro- cover the following expenses: the following new paragraph: vided under this division for opportunity ‘‘(1) The administrative expenses of car- ‘‘(3) PROHIBITING IMPOSITION OF LIMITS ON scholarships may be used by an eligible stu- rying out its program under this Act during ELIGIBLE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PRO- dent to enroll in a participating private the year, including— GRAM.— school unless one of the following applies: ‘‘(A) determining the eligibility of stu- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro- ‘‘(i) In the case of a school that, as of the dents to participate; gram under this division, the Secretary may date of enactment of the SOAR Reauthoriza- ‘‘(B) selecting the eligible students to re- not limit the number of eligible students re- tion Act, is a participating school, the school ceive scholarships; ceiving scholarships under section 3007(a), is provisionally or fully accredited by an ac- ‘‘(C) determining the amount of the schol- and may not prevent otherwise eligible stu- crediting body described in subparagraphs arships and issuing the scholarships to eligi- dents from participating in the program (A) through (G) of section 2202(16) of the Dis- ble students; under this Act, on any of the following trict of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995 ‘‘(D) compiling and maintaining financial grounds: (sec. 38–1802.02(16)(A–G), D.C. Official Code), and programmatic records; and ‘‘(i) The type of school the student pre- or by any other accrediting body determined ‘‘(E) conducting site visits as described in viously attended. appropriate by the District of Columbia Of- section 3005(b)(1)(l). ‘‘(ii) Whether or not the student previously fice of the State Superintendent for Schools ‘‘(2) The expenses of educating parents received a scholarship or participated in the for the purposes of accrediting an elemen- about the entity’s program under this Act, program. tary or secondary school. and assisting parents through the applica- ‘‘(iii) Whether or not the student was a ‘‘(ii) In the case of a school that, as of the tion process under this Act, including— member of the control group used by the In- day before the date of enactment of the ‘‘(A) providing information about the pro- stitute of Education Sciences to carry out SOAR Reauthorization Act, is a partici- gram and the participating schools to par- previous evaluations of the program under pating school but does not meet the require- ents of eligible students; section 3009. ments of clause (i)— ‘‘(B) providing funds to assist parents of ‘‘(B) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ‘‘(I) not later than 1 year after the date of students in meeting expenses that might subparagraph (A) may be construed to waive enactment of such Act, the school is pur- otherwise preclude the participation of eligi- the requirement under section 3005(b)(1)(B) suing full accreditation by an accrediting ble students in the program; and that the entity carrying out the program body described in clause (i); and ‘‘(C) streamlining the application process under this Act must carry out a random se- ‘‘(II) not later than 5 years after the date for parents.’’; and lection process which gives weight to the pri- of enactment of such Act, the school meets (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- orities described in section 3006 if more eligi- the requirements of clause (i), except that an section (c). ble students seek admission in the program eligible entity may extend this deadline for (d) CLARIFICATION OF USE OF FUNDS FOR than the program can accommodate.’’. a single 1-year period if the school provides STUDENT ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE.—Section

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.035 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7072 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 3007(c) (sec. 38–1853.07(c), D.C. Official Code), District of Columbia Public Schools to coming data for the 2015–2016 school year, and as redesignated by subsection (c)(2), is ply with section 1111(b) of the Elementary shall submit the reports required with re- amended by striking ‘‘identified for improve- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 spect to the evaluations in accordance with ment, corrective action, or restructuring U.S.C. 6311(b)); section 3009(b) of such Act. Effective with re- under section 1116 of the Elementary and ‘‘(B) measure the academic achievement of spect to the 2016–2017 school year, the Sec- Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. all participating students in the grades de- retary shall conduct new evaluations in ac- 6316)’’ and inserting ‘‘identified as a low- scribed in subparagraph (A); and cordance with the provisions of section achieving school according to the Office of ‘‘(C) work with the eligible entities to en- 3009(a) of such Act as amended by this Act, the State Superintendent of Education of the sure that the parents of each student who re- and as a component of the new evaluations, the District of Columbia’’. ceives a scholarship under this Act agree to Secretary shall continue to monitor and evalu- (e) PERMITTING USE OF FUNDS REMAINING permit the student to participate in the eval- ate the students who were evaluated in the most UNOBLIGATED FROM PREVIOUS FISCAL uations and assessments carried out by the recent evaluation under such section prior to YEARS.—Section 3007 (sec. 38–1853.07, D.C. Of- Institute under this subsection. the enactment of this Act, along with their cor- ficial Code), as amended by this section, is ‘‘(4) ISSUES TO BE EVALUATED.—The issues responding test scores and other information. amended by adding at the end the following to be evaluated under paragraph (1)(A) shall (b) DUTY OF MAYOR TO ENSURE INSTITUTE new subsection: include the following: HAS ALL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO CARRY ‘‘(d) PERMITTING USE OF FUNDS REMAINING ‘‘(A) A comparison of the academic OUT EVALUATIONS.—Section 3011(a)(1) (sec. UNOBLIGATED FROM PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS.— achievement of participating eligible stu- 38–1853.11(a)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amend- To the extent that any funds appropriated for dents in the measurements described in para- ed to read as follows: the opportunity scholarship program under this graph (3) to the academic achievement of a ‘‘(1) INFORMATION NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT Act for any fiscal year (including a fiscal year comparison group of students with similar EVALUATIONS.—Ensure that all District of occurring prior to the enactment of this sub- backgrounds in the District of Columbia Columbia public schools and District of Co- section) remain unobligated at the end of the Public Schools. lumbia public charter schools make avail- fiscal year, the Secretary shall make such funds ‘‘(B) The success of the program under this able to the Institute of Education Sciences available during the next fiscal year and (if still Act in expanding choice options for parents of the Department of Education all of the in- unobligated as of the end of that fiscal year) of participating eligible students and information the Institute requires to carry out any subsequent fiscal year for scholarships for creasing the satisfaction of such parents and the assessments and perform the evaluations eligible students, except that an eligible entity students with their choice. required under section 3009(a).’’. may use not more than 5 percent of the funds ‘‘(C) The reasons parents of participating SEC. 8. FUNDING FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA for administrative expenses, parental assistance, eligible students choose for their children to PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC and tutoring, in addition to the amounts appro- participate in the program, including impor- CHARTER SCHOOLS. priated for such purposes under section 3007(b) tant characteristics for selecting schools. (a) MANDATORY WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS FOR and (c).’’. ‘‘(D) A comparison of the retention rates, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CONDITIONS.—Sec- high school graduation rates, college enroll- tion 3011(b) (sec. 38–1853.11(b), D.C. Official SEC. 7. PROGRAM EVALUATION. ment rates, college persistence rates, and col- Code) is amended to read as follows: (a) REVISION OF EVALUATION PROCEDURES lege graduation rates of participating eligi- ‘‘(b) ENFORCEMENT.—If, after reasonable AND REQUIREMENTS.— ble students with the rates of students in the notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 3009(a) (sec. 38– comparison group described in subparagraph Secretary determines that the Mayor has 1853.09(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended to (A). failed to comply with any of the require- read as follows: ‘‘(E) A comparison of the college enrollment ments of subsection (a), the Secretary may ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.— rates, college persistence rates, and college withhold from the Mayor, in whole or in ‘‘(1) DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY AND THE graduation rates of students who partici- part— MAYOR.—The Secretary and the Mayor of the pated in the program in 2004, 2005, 2011, 2012, ‘‘(1) the funds otherwise authorized to be District of Columbia shall— 2013, 2014, and 2015 as the result of winning appropriated under section 3014(a)(2), if the ‘‘(A) jointly enter into an agreement with the Opportunity Scholarship Program lot- failure to comply relates to the District of the Institute of Education Sciences of the tery with the rates of students who entered Columbia public schools; Department of Education to evaluate annu- but did not win such lottery in those years ‘‘(2) the funds otherwise authorized to be ally the opportunity scholarship program and who, as a result, served as the control appropriated under section 3014(a)(3), if the under this Act; group for previous evaluations of the pro- failure to comply relates to the District of ‘‘(B) jointly enter into an agreement to gram under this Act. Columbia public charter schools; or monitor and evaluate the use of funds au- ‘‘(F) A comparison of the safety of the ‘‘(3) the funds otherwise authorized to be thorized and appropriated for the District of schools attended by participating eligible appropriated under both section 3014(a)(2) Columbia Public Schools and the District of students and the schools in the District of and section 3014(a)(3), if the failure relates to Columbia public charter schools under this Columbia attended by students in the com- both the District of Columbia public schools Act; and parison group described in subparagraph (A), and the District of Columbia public charter ‘‘(C) make the evaluations described in based on the perceptions of the students and schools.’’. subparagraphs (A) and (B) public in accord- parents. (b) RULES FOR USE OF FUNDS PROVIDED FOR ance with subsection (c). ‘‘(G) Such other issues with respect to par- SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.—Sec- ‘‘(2) DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.—The Sec- ticipating eligible students as the Secretary tion 3011 (sec. 38–1853.11, D.C. Official Code) is retary, through a grant, contract, or cooper- considers appropriate for inclusion in the amended— ative agreement, shall— evaluation, such as the impact of the pro- (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- ‘‘(A) ensure that the evaluation under gram on public elementary schools and sec- section (d); and paragraph (1)(A)— ondary schools in the District of Columbia. (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- ‘‘(i) is conducted using an acceptable quasi- ‘‘(5) PROHIBITING DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL lowing new subsection: experimental research design for deter- INFORMATION.— ‘‘(c) SPECIFIC RULES REGARDING FUNDS mining the effectiveness of the opportunity ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any disclosure of per- PROVIDED FOR SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARTER scholarship program under this Act which sonally identifiable information shall be in SCHOOLS.—The following rules shall apply does not use a control study group consisting compliance with section 444 of the General with respect to the funds provided under this of students who applied for but who did not Education Provisions Act (commonly known Act for the support of District of Columbia receive opportunity scholarships; and as the ‘Family Educational Rights and Pri- public charter schools: ‘‘(ii) addresses the issues described in para- vacy Act of 1974’) (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ‘‘(1) The Secretary may direct the funds graph (4); and ‘‘(B) STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING PUBLIC provided for any fiscal year, or any portion ‘‘(B) disseminate information on the im- SCHOOLS.—With respect to any student who thereof, to the Office of the State Super- pact of the program— is not attending a public elementary school intendent of Education of the District of Co- ‘‘(i) in increasing academic achievement or secondary school, personally identifiable lumbia (OSSE). and educational attainment of participating information may not be disclosed outside of ‘‘(2) The OSSE may transfer the funds to eligible students; and the group of individuals carrying out the subgrantees who are specific District of Co- ‘‘(ii) on students and schools in the Dis- evaluation for such student or the group of in- lumbia public charter schools or networks of trict of Columbia. dividuals providing information for carrying out such schools or who are District of Colum- ‘‘(3) DUTIES OF THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION the evaluation of such student, other than to bia-based non-profit organizations with expe- SCIENCES.—The Institute of Education the parents of such student.’’. rience in successfully providing support or Sciences of the Department of Education (2) TRANSITION FROM CURRENT EVALUA- assistance to District of Columbia public shall— TION.—The Secretary of Education shall ter- charter schools or networks of schools. ‘‘(A) assess participating eligible students minate the current evaluations conducted ‘‘(3) The funds shall be available to any in each of the grades 3 through 8, as well as under section 3009(a) of the Scholarships for District of Columbia public charter school in one of the grades in the high school level, by Opportunity and Results Act (sec. 38–1853.09, good standing with the District of Columbia supervising the administration of the same D.C. Official Code), as in effect prior to the Charter School Board (Board), and the OSSE reading and math assessment used by the date of enactment of this Act, after obtain- and Board may not restrict the availability

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The text of the amendment is as fol- The Secretary of Education and the Mayor Page 25, beginning line 20, strike ‘‘may di- of the District of Columbia shall revise the rect the funds provided for any fiscal year, or lows: memorandum of understanding which is in any portion thereof,’’ and insert ‘‘shall di- Add at the end of section 6 the following effect under section 3012(d) of the Scholar- rect the funds provided for any fiscal year’’. new subsection: ships for Opportunity and Results Act (sec. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to (f) LIMIT ON PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL STU- 38–1853.12(d), D.C. Official Code) as of the day House Resolution 480, the gentleman DENT POPULATION OF SCHOOL WHO RECEIVE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS.—Section 3007(a) before the date of the enactment of this Act from Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ) and a Mem- to address the following: (sec. 38-1853.07(a), D.C. Official Code), as ber opposed each will control 5 min- amended by subsection (b), is further amend- (1) The amendments made by this Act. utes. (2) The need to ensure that participating ed— The Chair recognizes the gentleman (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘para- schools under such Act meet fire code stand- from Utah. ards and maintain certificates of occupancy. graphs (2), (3), and (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘para- (3) The need to ensure that District of Co- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, the graphs (2), (3), (5), and (6)’’; and lumbia public schools and District of Colum- manager’s amendment that I am offer- (2) by adding at the end the following new bia public charter schools meet the require- ing makes small technical changes to paragraph: ments under such Act to comply with all the bill. ‘‘(6) LIMIT ON PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL STU- reasonable requests for information nec- First, the amendment substitutes the DENT POPULATION RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY essary to carry out the evaluations required term ‘‘low achieving schools’’ for ‘‘low- SCHOLARSHIPS.— under section 3009(a) of such Act. est performing schools,’’ which cor- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds provided under this Act for opportunity scholar- SEC. 10. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF AP- responds to the language used by the PROPRIATIONS. ships may be used by an eligible student to District of Columbia on this topic. enroll in a participating school for a school Section 3014(a) (sec. 38–1853.14(a), D.C. Offi- Second, the amendment makes clear cial Code) is amended by striking ‘‘each of year unless the school certifies to the eligi- that the Secretary of Education and ble entity that, for the school year, the num- the 4 succeeding fiscal years’’ and inserting the Mayor of the District of Columbia ‘‘each of the 9 succeeding fiscal years’’. ber of students enrolled in the school who re- will monitor and report on the use of ceive opportunity scholarships under this SEC. 11. EFFECTIVE DATE. Act does not exceed the number of students The amendments made by this Act shall funds authorized by this bill. enrolled in the school who do not receive op- apply with respect to school year 2016–2017 Third, the amendment clarifies re- portunity scholarships under this Act. and each succeeding school year. porting requirements in the bill to protect students against arbitrary exclu- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS.—In determining the The Acting CHAIR. No further sion from the program. number of students enrolled in a school who amendment to the bill, as amended, Finally, the amendment requires the receive opportunity scholarships under this Act for a school year under subparagraph shall be in order except those printed Secretary of Education to direct fund- in House Report 114–300. Each further (A), there shall be excluded any student who ing for public charter schools to the was receiving an opportunity scholarship as amendment may be offered only in the District’s Office of the State Super- order printed in the report, by a Mem- of the date of the enactment of the Scholar- intendent of Education. ships for Opportunity and Results Reauthor- ber designated in the report, shall be Mr. Chairman, this is a good amend- ization Act and any student who is the sib- considered read, shall be debatable for ment that reflects the ongoing con- ling of a student who was receiving an oppor- the time specified in the report equally versations with the District of Colum- tunity scholarship as of the date of the en- divided and controlled by the pro- bia regarding this bill. I urge its adop- actment of such Act.’’. ponent and an opponent, shall not be tion. Page 18, strike line 23 and all that follows subject to amendment, and shall not be I reserve the balance of my time. through page 19, line 5 and insert the fol- subject to a demand for division of the Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I rise in lowing: ‘‘(i) is conducted using the strongest pos- question. opposition to the gentleman’s amend- sible research design for determining the ef- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. CHAFFETZ ment, although I am not opposed to it. fectiveness of the opportunity scholarship The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order The Acting CHAIR (Mr. GRAVES of program under this Act; and’’. to consider amendment No. 1 printed in Louisiana). Without objection, the gen- Page 20, strike lines 4 through 9 and insert House Report 114–300. tlewoman from the District of Colum- the following: Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I bia is recognized for 5 minutes. ‘‘(C) work with the eligible entities to en- have an amendment at the desk. There was no objection. sure that the parents of each student who ap- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I actu- plies for a scholarship under this Act (re- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will gardless of whether the student receives the designate the amendment. ally agree with the chairman, and the chairman has consulted with us on scholarship) and the parents of each student The text of the amendment is as fol- participating in the scholarship program lows: these changes, which are technical in under this Act, agree that the student will Page 9, beginning line 5, strike ‘‘identified nature. participate, if requested by the Institute, in as a low-achieving school according to the I do not oppose this amendment. In- the measurements given annually by the In- Office of the State Superintendent of Edu- deed, I want to thank our chairman for stitute for the period for which the student cation of the District of Columbia’’ and in- working with us before this committee applied for or received the scholarship, re- sert ‘‘identified as one of the lowest-per- markup on this bill on some additional spectively, except that nothing in this sub- forming schools under the District of Colum- technical changes. paragraph shall affect a student’s priority bia’s accountability system’’. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- for an opportunity scholarship as provided Page 10, beginning line 25, strike ‘‘, or by ance of my time. under section 3006.’’. any other accrediting body determined ap- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I ap- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to propriate by the District of Columbia Office preciate working with the Delegate. It House Resolution 480, the gentlewoman of the State Superintendent for Schools for is a good working relationship. We from the District of Columbia (Ms. the purpose of accrediting an elementary or secondary school’’. have our opposition from time to time, NORTON) and a Member opposed each Page 16, beginning line 7, strike ‘‘identified but she did work with us in this way, will control 5 minutes. as a low-achieving school according to the and I appreciate her support of this The Chair recognizes the gentle- Office of the State Superintendent of Edu- amendment. woman from the District of Columbia. cation of the District of Columbia’’ and in- I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield sert ‘‘identified as one of the lowest-per- The Acting CHAIR. The question is myself such time as I may consume. forming schools under the District of Colum- on the amendment offered by the gen- The Speaker’s voucher bill is sure to bia’s accountability system’’. tleman from Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ). pass, and I am sure it is offered with Page 18, line 10, strike ‘‘evaluate’’ and in- The amendment was agreed to. the best of intentions. Therefore, I sert ‘‘report on’’. Page 21, line 12, strike ‘‘A comparison of’’ AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MS. NORTON want to work with him and with Mem- and insert ‘‘A report on’’. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order bers and with those in the Senate who Page 21, line 18, strike ‘‘with the rates’’ to consider amendment No. 2 printed in support vouchers to provide much- and insert ‘‘as well as the rates’’. House Report 114–300. needed oversight for the millions in

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That The Government Accountability Of- most of which sprang up in low-income would have enabled the state to revive a fice, the GAO, said in 2007 and again in neighborhoods after the program was voucher program that had been declared un- 2013 that the voucher program lacks created to get unrestricted Federal constitutional in 2006 by its highest court. quality control, transparency, and in- funds. Yet Florida continues to offer vouchers for formation. Why should the major recipients of disabled students who want to attend private In response, the first part of my voucher funds—our fully accredited schools and awards tax credits to corpora- amendment restores the scientific in- Catholic schools or other parochial and tions that donate to private-school scholarship programs. tegrity of the program’s evaluation, private schools—have to share the In the District, it’s clear that vouchers copied from prior authorizations of this available funding with voucher mills of have provided many children with an edu- bill, and the second prohibits voucher low quality? The way to eliminate cation at well-established private schools mills, not our accredited Catholic these unaccredited schools, which are that otherwise would have been out of reach, schools, which are attended by most of unworthy of our students, is to require and their parents rave about the oppor- our children, but their competition for that their enrollment not consist pri- tunity. Of the 1,584 District students now re- vouchers—a small, but significant, marily of voucher students. ceiving vouchers, more than half attend Catholic schools and a handful are enrolled number of private schools that would Mr. Chairman, I ask that the Post’s at prestigious independent schools such as not exist but for this Federal funding. investigation, entitled, ‘‘Quality con- Sidwell Friends, where President Obama First, my amendment restores the trols lacking for D.C. schools accepting sends his daughters. evaluation of the program’s effective- Federal vouchers,’’ be included in the But the most comprehensive study of the ness that Congress has required since RECORD. D.C. program found ‘‘no conclusive evidence’’ that the vouchers improved math and read- the program was created in 2004—and I [From the Washington Post, Nov. 17, 2012] am quoting from Congress—‘‘to be con- ing test scores for those students who left QUALITY CONTROLS LACKING FOR D.C. their public schools. ducted using the strongest possible re- SCHOOLS ACCEPTING FEDERAL VOUCHERS The study, released by the U.S. Depart- search design.’’ (By Lyndsey Layton and Emma Brown) ment of Education in 2010, found that vouch- In contrast, this bill requires the Congress created the nation’s only feder- er students were more likely to graduate evaluation to be conducted using ‘‘an ally funded school voucher program in the than peers without vouchers, based on data acceptable quasi-experimental research District to give the city’s poorest children a collected from families. And parents re- design that actually prohibits the more chance at a better education than their ported that their children were safer attend- scientific randomized controlled trial neighborhood schools offer. ing the private schools, though the students But a Washington Post review found that themselves perceived no difference. Congress mandated in prior authoriza- Congress set aside $20 million for the D.C. tions.’’ hundreds of students use their voucher dollars to attend schools that are unaccredited voucher program this year. Since 2004, the Yet the congressionally mandated or are in unconventional settings, such as a federal government has appropriated $133 evaluation said that randomized con- family-run K–12 school operating out of a million for the program. Private schools that participate in the D.C. trolled trials ‘‘are especially important storefront, a Nation of Islam school based in program don’t have to disclose the number of in the context of School Choice be- a converted Deanwood residence, and a voucher students they enroll or how much school built around the philosophy of a Bul- cause families wanting to apply for a public money they receive, and many de- garian psychotherapist. Choice program may have educational clined to release such information to The At a time when public schools face increas- goals and aspirations that differ from Post. the average family’s.’’ ing demands for accountability and trans- While public schools must report test parency, the 52 D.C. private schools that re- I appreciate that this bill requires for scores and take action when they don’t meet ceive millions of federal voucher dollars are goals, private schools participating in the the first time that schools be accred- subject to few quality controls and offer ited, but it gives unaccredited schools 5 D.C. voucher program are insulated from widely disparate experiences, the Post found. such interference. years, along with the grace period of a Some of these schools are heavily depend- The schools must administer a single year, to become accredited. ent on tax dollars, with more than 90 percent standardized test, but can choose the type. This time frame is so long that it of their students paying with federal vouch- Those scores are not made public, and would allow existing and new ers. schools can stay in the voucher program no unaccredited schools to accept voucher Yet the government has no say over cur- matter how their students fare. riculum, quality or management. And par- Schools that accept vouchers are required students well into the decade. The 50 ents trying to select a school have little percent cap that my amendment pro- to hold a certificate of occupancy and em- independent information, relying mostly on ploy teachers who are college graduates, but poses at least would ensure that vouch- marketing from the schools. they do not have to be accredited. The Post er schools would ultimately be elimi- The director of the nonprofit organization found that at least eight of the 52 schools are nated. that manages the D.C. vouchers on behalf of not accredited. For example, the GAO found that six the federal government calls quality control Parents, not the government, should deter- participating voucher schools had more ‘‘a blind spot.’’ mine a school’s quality, according to Kevin than 80 percent of their enrollment ‘‘We’ve raised the question of quality over- Smith, a spokesman for House Speaker John sight of the program as sort of a dead zone, from voucher students. A Washington A. Boehner (R-Ohio), a proud product of a blind spot,’’ said Ed Davies, interim execu- Catholic schools who designed the voucher Post investigation found one school tive director of the D.C. Children and Youth program. ‘‘Our belief is that parents—when where voucher students comprised 93 Investment Trust Corp. ‘‘Currently, we don’t provided appropriate information—will se- percent of the total. have that authority. It doesn’t exist.’’ lect the best learning environment for their The majority concedes that there is a Republicans in Congress established the children,’’ he wrote in an e-mail. need for the ongoing evaluation of the D.C. voucher program eight years ago to At Archbishop Carroll High School, where program’s effectiveness by requiring a demonstrate the school-choice concepts that 40 percent of students receive vouchers, prin- study of this bill, but after the man- the party has been espousing since the 1950s. cipal Mary Elizabeth Blaufuss agrees. ‘‘The Vouchers were once thought to be moribund, dated study showed that vouchers did question is, to what extent do we trust par- but came roaring to life in 2010 in states ents to make educational decisions for their not improve student achievement, the where Republicans took control. Fourteen kids?’’ she said. majority took care of that by watering states have created voucher programs or ex- Santa Carballo knew little about the Aca- down the mandated evaluation. panded existing ones in recent years. demia de la Recta Porta before enrolling her The second part of my amendment Some states, such as Wisconsin, now in- daughter, Emma, through the voucher pro- prohibits fly-by-night, often storefront clude middle-class families in their voucher gram. She chose it because it was across the school voucher bills by eliminating the programs. Other states, including Virginia, street from the Catholic school for boys that percentage of voucher students in the have begun indirectly steering public dollars her son attends, also with a voucher, and it to private schools by offering tax credits to school to 50 percent of the school’s seemed better than a neighborhood public those who donate to scholarship funds. school that has failed for years to meet total enrollment. No current voucher In some cases, the public has pushed back achievement targets. student or sibling would be affected by against the idea of routing state dollars from ‘‘This is private, it’s good,’’ said Carballo, the cap. public to private schools. Legal challenges an immigrant from El Salvador who works

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The unaccredited K–8 school is sup- a soot-stained storefront between a halal ported by the Nation of Islam, according to with the congressional intent and meat shop and an evening wear boutique on director Stephanie Muhammad. should not be enabled with Federal a busy stretch of Georgia Avenue NW near Parents choose the school because of its funds or get the Federal imprimatur. the Maryland line. small classes, safety and strict discipline, I appreciate that the majority indi- The K–12 school consists of two class- she said. cated in committee and also on this rooms. A drum set and keyboard are stowed About one-third of the 55 students hold floor that they, too, oppose voucher in a corner for music class; for gym, students vouchers. Few of the others can afford the travel nearly two miles down Georgia Ave- mills and are willing to work with me $5,335 annual tuition, Muhammad said. They on this issue. I hope to continue to nue to the city’s Emery Recreation Center. are asked to help defray tuition by raising Annette and Reginald Miles founded the funds. Last month, they sold pizzas. This work with the majority as the bill unaccredited school 13 years ago. He is the month, it’s coffee and tea. moves forward in order to eliminate pastor of the associated church, she is the The classrooms are small, located in what voucher bills, which surely no Member school director, their daughter is a teacher were perhaps once bedrooms. On the walls supports. and their grandson is a student. are posters of Louis Farrakhan, the con- Annette Miles declined to say how many of Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- troversial leader of the Nation of Islam. her 70 students receive vouchers. If the pro- ance of my time. On a recent visit, the only bathroom in the gram were to end, the Academia would ‘‘have Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I rise school had a floor blackened with dirt and a to stretch with fundraising’’ to continue opin opposition to the gentlewoman’s sink coated in grime. The bathtub was filled erating, she said. amendment. To be eligible for a voucher, families must with paint cans and cleaning supplies con- cealed by a curtain. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman qualify for food stamps or meet other income from Utah is recognized for 5 minutes. requirements. Muhammad said in a subsequent interview Through the D.C. program, the federal gov- that the bathroom is used only in emer- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, this ernment pays about $8,000 a year for each el- gencies, and students typically use a rest- is the same amendment that Delegate ementary school student and $12,000 for high room on the floor below in a day-care center NORTON offered to the bill during schoolers. That’s less than the $18,000 a year that she had previously described as unre- markup, but it was rejected by the it costs to educate one child in the D.C. Pub- lated to the school. Committee on Oversight and Govern- lic Schools. Many of the participating pri- Kevin P. Chavous, a former D.C. Council ment Reform. vate schools do not offer costly services for member and now a senior adviser to Amer- ican Federation for Children, which lobbies The amendment would cap the en- children with disabilities, who make up rollment of OSP students, the Oppor- about 18 percent of the DCPS school popu- for voucher programs nationwide, said lation. schools receiving public funds should meet tunity Scholarship Program, at 50 per- The voucher payments are enough to cover quality standards. But supporters of the D.C. cent of the school’s population without tuition at most Catholic schools, which en- program have been focused on overcoming affecting current voucher students or roll about 52 percent of D.C. voucher stu- political challenges, he said. siblings. The amendment would also re- dents. But they pay only a fraction of costs ‘‘There should be some accountability store the randomized controlled study at elite institutions such as the Sheridan measures in all these programs,’’ Chavous requirement. School in Northwest D.C., where charges can said. ‘‘Our biggest challenge has been the Mr. Chairman, this program is about reach about $30,000 a year. constant threats to shut this down before we Tiblez Berhane has a daughter in eighth can even measure the schools.’’ opportunity and choice. Parents should grade who is attending Sheridan with a Since Congress created the voucher pro- be able to choose the best schools for voucher and financial aid from the school. gram in 2004, Boehner and Sen. Joseph I. Lie- their children, and private schools ‘‘It’s wonderful,’’ said Berhane, an immi- berman (I-Conn.) have regularly wrestled should have the flexibility to deter- grant from Eritrea who works in a day-care with Democrats over its fate. Republicans mine whether or not to enroll OSP stu- center. ‘‘We could never afford this.’’ and Lieberman want to expand the program; dents. While Sheridan, Sidwell Friends and the Democrats want to phase it out. Washington International School each have I understand the Delegate’s concern ‘‘Our goal is to provide a quality education that students maintain quality stand- one voucher student, the Academy for Ideal to all children—not just a few—which is why Education depends almost entirely on the the Obama administration does not believe ards. In fact, I share it. That is why federal program. vouchers are the answer to America’s edu- H.R. 10 requires participating OSP Founder Paulette Jones-Imaan created the cational challenges,’’ said Justin Hamilton, schools to achieve accreditation no school more than two decades ago, aiming to a spokesman for Education Secretary Arne later than 5 years after the passage of provide a nurturing environment with small Duncan. the act. This is a more effective way to classes and a learning model known as Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) and D.C. ensure the quality than by arbitrarily ‘‘Suggestopedia,’’ a philosophy of learning Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) also are opposed developed by Bulgarian psychotherapist excluding students from the program. to the voucher program, saying public dol- Mr. Chairman, the accreditation Georgi Lozanov that stresses learning lars should go toward improving public through music, stretching and meditation. schools where they can help the most stu- process required by H.R. 10 will ensure Jones-Imaan melds that philosophy with an dents. education and administrative quality African-flavored approach that includes stu- Still, the program has offered some chil- control. The process will help weed out dents addressing teachers as ‘‘Mama’’ and dren a crucial path out of troubled city poor performers from this program ‘‘Baba,’’ honorifics meaning mother and fa- schools. without setting a cap on OSP student ther. Ophelia Johnson and her daughters were enrollment. Jones-Imaan also founded a K–12 public homeless when she learned about the vouch- charter school, Ideal Academy, based on the As for the return to the control group er program. She obtained vouchers for both evaluation, this is unnecessary for the same educational philosophy, in 1999. She her daughters and enrolled them at the Cal- served on the board for more than a decade. vary Christian Academy, which she credits OSP. The OSP has been rigorously But the charter school ran into trouble. with providing her children a secure, caring evaluated using the Gold Standard Last year, the D.C. Public Charter School and consistent environment as she pulled her since 2003, and it has demonstrated Board threatened to close it because of life together. positive results. The Gold Standard chronic poor performance. Ideal Academy ‘‘It’s wonderful,’’ Johnson said about the agreed to shutter its high school, which had Evaluation, using a randomized con- voucher program that allowed her daughters a particularly poor record, in order to keep trolled evaluation, deliberately limits to attend the academy. ‘‘The atmosphere, its lower grades open. The preschool–8th participation in the program. the education, and it’s also a Christian grade Ideal Academy was classified as ‘‘inad- Under this evaluation method, some school. They taught my girls.’’ equate’’ this year by the city’s charter offi- Now, Johnson is employed, newly remar- student applicants received scholar- cials, which means it could be closed if it ried and living with her daughters in a con- ships while other student applicants doesn’t improve. dominium on Capitol Hill. Her older daugh- were placed in a control group that did Meanwhile, the private Academy for Ideal ter, Tabitha, is applying to colleges. not receive scholarships. Given the Education continues on. More than 90 per- ‘‘She’ll be the first to go in the family,’’ cent of its approximately 60 students are OSP’s proven success under this stand- Johnson said, pride in her voice. paying the $11,400 tuition with vouchers, ard, it is time to allow as many stu- Jones-Imaan said. ‘‘If this program were to Ms. NORTON. The Federal vouchers dents to receive scholarships as fund- end, this school would end,’’ she said. give these schools the Federal Govern- ing permits.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.049 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7076 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 Mr. Chairman, it is important to tion 3008 (sec. 38-1853.08, D.C. Official Code) is based on gender in admissions, a viola- note that the bill does not forsake amended by adding at the end the following tion of the principles of title IX. evaluation. Instead, the bill requires new subsection: In addition to the discrimination ‘‘(i) REQUIRING PROTECTION OF STUDENTS based on religion or sex, the D.C. the OSP students’ performance base to AND APPLICANTS UNDER CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS.— be compared to that of students of In addition to meeting the requirements of voucher program also raises serious similar backgrounds of the D.C. public subsection (a), an eligible entity or a school concerns about the civil rights of stu- schools. The evaluation method means may not participate in the opportunity dents with disabilities. IDEA requires no more students will be barred from a scholarship program under this Act unless that schools that receive Federal IDEA good education through OSP for the the eligible entity or school certifies to the funds provide appropriate education to sake of the experiment. Secretary that the eligible entity or school all students with disabilities, but at will provide each student who applies for or Mr. Chairman, on average, 2.5 stu- receives an opportunity scholarship under least one study found that the schools dents apply for each scholarship that is this Act with all of the applicable protec- that accept D.C. vouchers serve stu- ultimately awarded. We should be fo- tions available under each of the following dents with disabilities at a much lower cused on meeting the demand for ac- laws: rate than public schools. cess to a good education rather than ‘‘(1) Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Failing to meet the needs of students arbitrarily limiting students’ ability to (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.). with disabilities is just one of the succeed. ‘‘(2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shortcomings of the D.C. voucher pro- I urge my colleagues to reject this (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.). gram, but another issue is the perform- ‘‘(3) Title IX of the Education Amendments amendment, which would unneces- Act of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). ance of the school. A 2010 Department sarily exclude children from the edu- ‘‘(4) The Equal Educational Opportunities of Education report concluded that the cational opportunities they desire and Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). use of a voucher had no statistically deserve. ‘‘(5) The Individuals With Disabilities Edu- significant impact on overall student Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- cation Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). achievement in math or reading. ance of my time. ‘‘(6) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 Additional studies found that stu- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. ALLEN). The U.S.C. 701 et seq.). dents from schools in need of improve- question is on the amendment offered ‘‘(7) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 ment have shown no improvement in by the gentlewoman from the District U.S.C. 6101 et seq.). math or reading due to the voucher ‘‘(8) The Americans with Disabilities Act of of Columbia (Ms. NORTON). 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).’’. program. Furthermore, participating The amendment was rejected. in the voucher program had no impact The Acting CHAIR. There being no b 1715 on student safety, satisfaction, motiva- further amendments, under the rule, Mr. CHAFFETZ (during the reading). tion, or engagement. the Committee rises. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr. Speaker, many of those who ac- Accordingly, the Committee rose; to dispense with the reading. tually won a voucher cannot use them and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there because the voucher does not cover the GRAVES of Louisiana) having assumed objection to the request of the gen- full cost of attending a private or reli- the chair, Mr. ALLEN, Acting Chair of tleman from Utah? gious school. As a result, many who the Committee of the Whole House on Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, win a voucher find that they cannot the state of the Union, reported that I object. use it because they can’t afford the re- that Committee, having had under con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objec- maining cost of the education. So stud- sideration the bill (H.R. 10) to reau- tion is heard. ies have confirmed that fewer than 25 thorize the Scholarships for Oppor- The Clerk will continue to read. percent of the students who use the tunity and Results Act, and for other The Clerk continued to read. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- vouchers are from schools that were purposes, and, pursuant to House Reso- ‘‘in need of improvement.’’ tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) is lution 480, he reported the bill, as recognized for 5 minutes. The D.C. voucher program fails on all amended by that resolution, back to Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, counts. It violates principles of tradi- the House with a further amendment this is the final amendment to the bill, tional civil rights laws, it makes no adopted in the Committee of the which will not kill the bill or send it improvement on student achievement, Whole. back to committee. If adopted, the bill and it fails to reach the very children The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under will immediately proceed to final pas- it was designed to help. the rule, the previous question is or- sage as amended. Our public schools need more fund- dered. I rise to speak in support of the ing, not less. Rather than funnel tax- The question is on the amendment. Democratic motion to recommit that payer funding to private or religious The amendment was agreed to. would protect the civil rights of stu- schools that lack civil rights protec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dents at schools that receive vouchers tions and fail to meet the goals of help- question is on the engrossment and by requiring the schools to certify that ing the right students, we should focus third reading of the bill. they provide each student with all ap- our efforts on initiatives that will re- The bill was ordered to be engrossed plicable civil rights protections. sult in overall improvement of the edu- and read a third time, and was read the The D.C. voucher program calls into cational system for all of our students. third time. question multiple Federal civil rights Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to MOTION TO RECOMMIT protections and turns a blind eye to support our children by supporting this Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, the government-funded discrimination. motion to recommit. I have a motion to recommit at the For example, religious schools that ac- I yield back the balance of my time. desk. cept vouchers are permitted to dis- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the criminate on the basis of religion in in opposition to the motion to recom- gentleman opposed to the bill? hiring, a violation of traditional prin- mit. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. I am opposed. ciples prohibiting discrimination based The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The on religion when using Federal money. tleman from Utah is recognized for 5 Clerk will report the motion to recom- The fact is that most religious minutes. mit. schools are part of a ministry of the Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, as I The Clerk read as follows: sponsoring church, and these schools said before, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia is Mr. Scott of Virginia moves to recommit either cannot or will not separate the one of my favorite people in this body. the bill H.R. 10 to the Committee on Over- religious content from their academic I have the greatest respect. His per- sight and Government Reform with instruc- programs. So it is impossible to pre- spective is one that I often share. tions to report the same back to the House vent a publicly funded voucher pro- I would just highlight for this body forthwith with the following amendment: Add at the end of section 6 the following gram for paying for these institutions’ here, because I do urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on new subsection: religious activities and education. this motion to recommit, that we had (f) REQUIRING PROTECTION OF STUDENTS AND Furthermore, schools that accept a field hearing in May. We have had APPLICANTS UNDER CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS.—Sec- vouchers are allowed to discriminate good debate. We had a good markup.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.093 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7077 We had always projected to move this Blackburn Hensarling Pompeo Fudge LoBiondo Roybal-Allard bill in the fall. I think it is time to Blum Herrera Beutler Posey Gabbard Loebsack Ruiz Bost Hice, Jody B. Price, Tom Gallego Lofgren Ruppersberger bring up this bill. So we have never had Boustany Hill Ratcliffe Garamendi Lowenthal Rush this issue ever brought to my attention Brady (TX) Holding Reed Gibson Lowey Ryan (OH) as chairman of the committee. Brat Hudson Reichert Graham Lujan Grisham Sa´ nchez, Linda Bridenstine Huelskamp Renacci Grayson (NM) T. I would also highlight that section Brooks (AL) Huizenga (MI) Ribble Green, Al Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sanchez, Loretta 3008, Nondiscrimination and Other Re- Brooks (IN) Hultgren Rice (SC) Green, Gene (NM) Sarbanes quirements for Participating Schools— Buchanan Hunter Rigell Grijalva Lynch Schakowsky ´ I will read just point A. Buck Hurd (TX) Roby Gutierrez MacArthur Schiff Bucshon Hurt (VA) Roe (TN) Hahn Maloney, Schrader ‘‘In General.—An eligible entity or Burgess Issa Rogers (AL) Hanna Carolyn Scott (VA) school participating in any program Byrne Jenkins (KS) Rogers (KY) Hastings Maloney, Sean Scott, David under this division shall not discrimi- Calvert Jenkins (WV) Rohrabacher Heck (WA) Massie Serrano Higgins Matsui Sewell (AL) nate against program participants or Carter (GA) Johnson (OH) Rokita Carter (TX) Johnson, Sam Rooney (FL) Himes McCollum Sherman applicants on the basis of race, color, Chabot Jolly Ros-Lehtinen Hinojosa McDermott Sinema national origin, religion, or sex.’’ Chaffetz Jordan Ross Honda McGovern Sires I do look forward to working with Clawson (FL) Joyce Rothfus Hoyer McNerney Slaughter Coffman Katko Rouzer Huffman Meeks Smith (WA) the gentleman and anybody else on Cole Kelly (MS) Royce Israel Meng Speier these issues moving forward, but I Collins (GA) Kelly (PA) Russell Jackson Lee Moore Swalwell (CA) would urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the motion Collins (NY) King (IA) Ryan (WI) Jeffries Moulton Takai Johnson (GA) Murphy (FL) Takano to recommit. Comstock Kinzinger (IL) Salmon Conaway Kline Sanford Johnson, E. B. Nadler Thompson (CA) I yield back the balance of my time. Cook Knight Scalise Jones Napolitano Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Costello (PA) Labrador Schweikert Kaptur Neal Titus Cramer LaHood Scott, Austin Keating Nolan Tonko objection, the previous question is or- Kennedy Crawford LaMalfa Sensenbrenner Norcross Torres dered on the motion to recommit. Kildee O’Rourke Tsongas Crenshaw Lamborn Sessions Kilmer Pallone Van Hollen There was no objection. Culberson Lance Shimkus Kind Pascrell Vargas The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Curbelo (FL) Latta Shuster Davis, Rodney Long King (NY) Pelosi Veasey Simpson question is on the motion to recommit. Denham Loudermilk Kirkpatrick Perlmutter Vela Smith (MO) The question was taken; and the DeSantis Love Kuster Peters Vela´ zquez Smith (NE) DesJarlais Lucas Langevin Peterson Visclosky Speaker pro tempore announced that Smith (NJ) Diaz-Balart Luetkemeyer Larsen (WA) Pingree Walz the noes appeared to have it. Smith (TX) Dold Lummis Larson (CT) Pocan Wasserman Stefanik Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Donovan Marchant Lawrence Polis Schultz Stewart Duffy Marino Lee Price (NC) Waters, Maxine on that I demand the yeas and nays. Stivers Duncan (SC) McCarthy Levin Quigley Watson Coleman The yeas and nays were ordered. Stutzman Duncan (TN) McCaul Lewis Rangel Welch Thompson (PA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ellmers (NC) McClintock Lieu, Ted Rice (NY) Wilson (FL) Thornberry ant to the order of the House of today, Emmer (MN) McHenry Lipinski Richmond Yarmuth further proceedings on this question Farenthold McKinley Tiberi Fincher McMorris Tipton NOT VOTING—5 will be postponed. Trott Fitzpatrick Rodgers Bishop (UT) Kelly (IL) Roskam Turner f Fleischmann McSally Fattah Payne Fleming Meadows Upton Valadao ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Flores Meehan Forbes Messer Wagner b 1751 PRO TEMPORE Fortenberry Mica Walberg Walden Mrs. LAWRENCE and Ms. KUSTER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Foxx Miller (FL) Franks (AZ) Miller (MI) Walker changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the order Walorski Frelinghuysen Moolenaar ‘‘nay.’’ of the House of today, proceedings will Garrett Mooney (WV) Walters, Mimi resume on questions previously post- Gibbs Mullin Weber (TX) So the bill was passed. Gohmert Mulvaney Webster (FL) The result of the vote was announced poned. Goodlatte Murphy (PA) Wenstrup Votes will be taken in the following Gosar Neugebauer Westerman as above recorded. order: Gowdy Newhouse Westmoreland A motion to reconsider was laid on Whitfield Passage of H.R. 692; Granger Noem the table. Graves (GA) Nugent Williams The motion to recommit on H.R. 10; Graves (LA) Nunes Wilson (SC) Stated for: and Graves (MO) Olson Wittman Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, on roll- Passage of H.R. 10, if ordered. Griffith Palazzo Womack call No. 557, I was unavoidably detained. Had Grothman Palmer Woodall The first electronic vote will be con- Guinta Paulsen Yoder I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Guthrie Pearce Yoho electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Hardy Perry Young (AK) f minute votes. Harper Pittenger Young (IA) Harris Pitts Young (IN) f Hartzler Poe (TX) Zeldin SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OPPORTUNITY Heck (NV) Poliquin Zinke AND RESULTS REAUTHORIZA- DEFAULT PREVENTION ACT NAYS—194 TION ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Adams Carney Davis, Danny The SPEAKER pro tempore. The unfinished business is the vote on passage Aguilar Carson (IN) DeFazio finished business is the vote on the mo- of the bill (H.R. 692) to ensure the pay- Amash Cartwright DeGette tion to recommit on the bill (H.R. 10) ment of interest and principal of the Ashford Castor (FL) Delaney Bass Castro (TX) DeLauro to reauthorize the Scholarships for Op- debt of the United States, on which the Beatty Chu, Judy DelBene portunity and Results Act, and for yeas and nays were ordered. Becerra Cicilline Dent other purposes, offered by the gen- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Bera Clark (MA) DeSaulnier Beyer Clarke (NY) Deutch tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT), on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bishop (GA) Clay Dingell which the yeas and nays were ordered. question is on the passage of the bill. Blumenauer Cleaver Doggett The Clerk will redesignate the mo- The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici Clyburn Doyle, Michael tion. vice, and there were—yeas 235, nays Boyle, Brendan Cohen F. F. Connolly Duckworth The Clerk redesignated the motion. 194, not voting 5, as follows: Brady (PA) Conyers Edwards The SPEAKER pro tempore. The [Roll No. 557] Brown (FL) Cooper Ellison Brownley (CA) Costa Engel question is on the motion to recommit. YEAS—235 Bustos Courtney Eshoo This is a 5-minute vote. Abraham Babin Benishek Butterfield Crowley Esty The vote was taken by electronic de- Aderholt Barletta Bilirakis Capps Cuellar Farr Allen Barr Bishop (MI) Capuano Cummings Foster vice, and there were—yeas 185, nays Amodei Barton Black Ca´ rdenas Davis (CA) Frankel (FL) 242, not voting 7, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.095 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7078 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 [Roll No. 558] Hensarling McMorris Royce Dent King (NY) Roe (TN) Herrera Beutler Rodgers Ryan (WI) DeSantis Kinzinger (IL) Rogers (AL) YEAS—185 Hice, Jody B. McSally Salmon DesJarlais Kline Rogers (KY) Adams Fudge Napolitano Hill Meadows Sanford Diaz-Balart Knight Rohrabacher Aguilar Gabbard Neal Holding Meehan Scalise Donovan Labrador Rokita Ashford Gallego Nolan Hudson Messer Schweikert Duffy LaHood Rooney (FL) Bass Garamendi Norcross Huelskamp Mica Scott, Austin Duncan (SC) LaMalfa Ros-Lehtinen Beatty Graham O’Rourke Huizenga (MI) Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner Duncan (TN) Lamborn Roskam Becerra Grayson Pallone Hultgren Miller (MI) Sessions Ellmers (NC) Lance Ross Bera Green, Al Pascrell Hunter Moolenaar Shimkus Emmer (MN) Latta Rothfus Hurd (TX) Mooney (WV) Beyer Green, Gene Pelosi Shuster Farenthold Lipinski Rouzer Hurt (VA) Mullin Simpson Bishop (GA) Grijalva Perlmutter Fincher Long Royce Issa Mulvaney Smith (MO) Fitzpatrick Loudermilk Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Peters Russell Jenkins (KS) Murphy (PA) Smith (NE) Fleischmann Love Bonamici Hahn Peterson Ryan (WI) Jenkins (WV) Neugebauer Smith (NJ) Fleming Lucas Boyle, Brendan Hastings Pingree Salmon F. Heck (WA) Pocan Johnson (OH) Newhouse Smith (TX) Flores Luetkemeyer Johnson, Sam Noem Stefanik Forbes Lummis Sanford Brady (PA) Higgins Polis Scalise Brown (FL) Himes Price (NC) Jolly Nugent Stewart Fortenberry MacArthur Schweikert Brownley (CA) Hinojosa Quigley Jones Nunes Stivers Foxx Marchant Scott, Austin Bustos Honda Rangel Jordan Olson Stutzman Franks (AZ) Marino Sensenbrenner Butterfield Hoyer Rice (NY) Joyce Palazzo Thompson (PA) Frelinghuysen Massie Capps Huffman Richmond Katko Palmer Thornberry Garrett McCarthy Sessions Capuano Israel Roybal-Allard Kelly (MS) Paulsen Tiberi Gibbs McCaul Shimkus Ca´ rdenas Jackson Lee Ruiz Kelly (PA) Pearce Tipton Gibson McClintock Shuster Carney Jeffries Ruppersberger King (IA) Perry Trott Gohmert McHenry Smith (MO) Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Rush King (NY) Pittenger Turner Goodlatte McKinley Smith (NE) Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) Kinzinger (IL) Pitts Upton Gosar McMorris Smith (NJ) Castor (FL) Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda Kline Poe (TX) Valadao Gowdy Rodgers Smith (TX) Castro (TX) Keating T. Knight Poliquin Wagner Granger McSally Stefanik Chu, Judy Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Labrador Pompeo Walberg Graves (GA) Meadows Stewart Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes LaHood Posey Walden Graves (LA) Meehan Stivers Clark (MA) Kilmer Schakowsky LaMalfa Price, Tom Walker Grothman Messer Stutzman Clarke (NY) Kind Schiff Lamborn Ratcliffe Walorski Guinta Mica Thompson (PA) Clay Kirkpatrick Schrader Lance Reed Walters, Mimi Guthrie Miller (FL) Thornberry Cleaver Kuster Scott (VA) Latta Reichert Weber (TX) Hanna Miller (MI) Tiberi Clyburn Langevin Scott, David LoBiondo Renacci Webster (FL) Hardy Moolenaar Tipton Cohen Larsen (WA) Serrano Long Ribble Wenstrup Harper Mooney (WV) Trott Connolly Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) Loudermilk Rice (SC) Westerman Harris Mullin Turner Conyers Lawrence Sherman Love Rigell Whitfield Hartzler Mulvaney Upton Cooper Lee Sinema Lucas Roby Williams Heck (NV) Murphy (PA) Valadao Costa Levin Sires Luetkemeyer Roe (TN) Wilson (SC) Hensarling Neugebauer Wagner Lummis Rogers (AL) Courtney Lewis Slaughter Wittman Herrera Beutler Newhouse Walberg MacArthur Rogers (KY) Womack Crowley Lieu, Ted Smith (WA) Hice, Jody B. Noem Walden Marchant Rohrabacher Woodall Hill Nugent Cuellar Lipinski Speier Walker Marino Rokita Yoder Holding Nunes Cummings Loebsack Swalwell (CA) Walorski Massie Rooney (FL) Yoho Hudson Olson Davis (CA) Lofgren Takai Walters, Mimi McCarthy Ros-Lehtinen Young (AK) Huelskamp Palazzo Davis, Danny Lowenthal Takano Weber (TX) McCaul Roskam Young (IA) Huizenga (MI) Palmer DeFazio Lowey Thompson (CA) Webster (FL) DeGette Lujan Grisham Thompson (MS) McClintock Ross Young (IN) Hultgren Paulsen McHenry Rothfus Zeldin Hunter Pearce Wenstrup Delaney (NM) Titus Westerman ´ McKinley Rouzer Zinke Hurd (TX) Perry DeLauro Lujan, Ben Ray Tonko Westmoreland DelBene (NM) Torres Hurt (VA) Pittenger NOT VOTING—7 Whitfield DeSaulnier Lynch Tsongas Issa Pitts Williams Deutch Maloney, Van Hollen Buchanan Kelly (IL) Westmoreland Jenkins (KS) Poe (TX) Wilson (SC) Dingell Carolyn Vargas Collins (GA) Payne Jenkins (WV) Poliquin Wittman Doggett Maloney, Sean Veasey Fattah Russell Johnson (OH) Pompeo Womack Doyle, Michael Matsui Vela Johnson, Sam Posey F. McCollum Vela´ zquez b 1759 Jolly Price, Tom Woodall Duckworth McDermott Visclosky Jones Ratcliffe Yoder Edwards McGovern Walz So the motion to recommit was re- Jordan Reed Yoho Ellison McNerney Wasserman jected. Joyce Renacci Young (AK) Engel Meeks Schultz The result of the vote was announced Katko Ribble Young (IA) Young (IN) Eshoo Meng Waters, Maxine as above recorded. Kelly (MS) Rice (SC) Esty Moore Watson Coleman Kelly (PA) Rigell Zeldin Farr Moulton Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. The King (IA) Roby Zinke Foster Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) question is on the passage of the bill. Frankel (FL) Nadler Yarmuth The question was taken; and the NAYS—191 Adams Cleaver Foster NAYS—242 Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Aguilar Clyburn Frankel (FL) Abraham Chabot Fitzpatrick Ashford Cohen Fudge Aderholt Chaffetz Fleischmann Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, on that I Bass Connolly Gabbard Allen Clawson (FL) Fleming demand the yeas and nays. Beatty Conyers Gallego Amash Coffman Flores The yeas and nays were ordered. Becerra Cooper Garamendi Amodei Cole Forbes Bera Costa Graham Babin Collins (NY) Fortenberry The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Beyer Costello (PA) Graves (MO) Barletta Comstock Foxx will be a 5-minute vote. Bishop (GA) Courtney Grayson Barr Conaway Franks (AZ) The vote was taken by electronic de- Blumenauer Crowley Green, Al Barton Cook Frelinghuysen vice, and there were—yeas 240, nays Bonamici Cuellar Green, Gene Benishek Costello (PA) Garrett Bost Cummings Griffith Bilirakis Cramer Gibbs 191, not voting 3, as follows: Boyle, Brendan Davis (CA) Grijalva Bishop (MI) Crawford Gibson [Roll No. 559] F. Davis, Danny Gutie´rrez Bishop (UT) Crenshaw Gohmert Brady (PA) DeFazio Hahn Black Culberson Goodlatte YEAS—240 Brown (FL) DeGette Hastings Blackburn Curbelo (FL) Gosar Abraham Boustany Clawson (FL) Brownley (CA) DeLauro Heck (WA) Blum Davis, Rodney Gowdy Aderholt Brady (TX) Coffman Bustos DelBene Higgins Bost Denham Granger Allen Brat Cole Butterfield DeSaulnier Himes Boustany Dent Graves (GA) Amash Bridenstine Collins (GA) Capps Deutch Hinojosa Brady (TX) DeSantis Graves (LA) Amodei Brooks (AL) Collins (NY) Capuano Dingell Honda Brat DesJarlais Graves (MO) Babin Brooks (IN) Comstock Ca´ rdenas Doggett Hoyer Bridenstine Diaz-Balart Griffith Barletta Buchanan Conaway Carney Dold Huffman Brooks (AL) Dold Grothman Barr Buck Cook Carson (IN) Doyle, Michael Israel Brooks (IN) Donovan Guinta Barton Bucshon Cramer Cartwright F. Jackson Lee Buck Duffy Guthrie Benishek Burgess Crawford Castor (FL) Duckworth Jeffries Bucshon Duncan (SC) Hanna Bilirakis Byrne Crenshaw Castro (TX) Edwards Johnson (GA) Burgess Duncan (TN) Hardy Bishop (MI) Calvert Culberson Chu, Judy Ellison Johnson, E. B. Byrne Ellmers (NC) Harper Bishop (UT) Carter (GA) Curbelo (FL) Cicilline Engel Kaptur Calvert Emmer (MN) Harris Black Carter (TX) Davis, Rodney Clark (MA) Eshoo Keating Carter (GA) Farenthold Hartzler Blackburn Chabot Delaney Clarke (NY) Esty Kennedy Carter (TX) Fincher Heck (NV) Blum Chaffetz Denham Clay Farr Kildee

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.047 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7079 Kilmer Murphy (FL) Scott (VA) bill (S. 1362) to amend title XI of the With the popularity and success of Kind Nadler Scott, David Kirkpatrick Napolitano Serrano Social Security Act to clarify waiver the PACE program, it is clear that, to Kuster Neal Sewell (AL) authority regarding programs of all-in- live up to its full potential nationally, Langevin Nolan Sherman clusive care for the elderly (PACE pro- other populations should be targeted to Larsen (WA) Norcross Simpson grams). benefit from comprehensive PACE Larson (CT) O’Rourke Sinema Lawrence Pallone Sires The Clerk read the title of the bill. models. Lee Pascrell Slaughter The text of the bill is as follows: These beneficiaries are some of our Levin Pelosi Smith (WA) S. 1362 Nation’s most vulnerable, who, along Lewis Perlmutter Speier Lieu, Ted Peters Swalwell (CA) Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- with their families, have chosen not to LoBiondo Peterson Takai resentatives of the United States of America in enter into full-time nursing home care Loebsack Pingree Takano Congress assembled, at a facility. Lofgren Pocan Thompson (CA) SECTION 1. CLARIFICATION OF WAIVER AUTHOR- Studies have shown that people re- Lowenthal Polis Thompson (MS) ITY REGARDING PACE PROGRAMS. Lowey Price (NC) Titus ceiving care from PACE organizations Lujan Grisham Quigley Tonko Subsection (d)(1) of section 1115A of the So- have better outcomes and less hos- (NM) Rangel Torres cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a) is amended pitalizations and, more importantly, Luja´ n, Ben Ray Reichert Tsongas by striking ‘‘and 1903(m)(2)(A)(iii)’’ and in- have more time to spend with their (NM) Rice (NY) Van Hollen serting ‘‘1903(m)(2)(A)(iii), and 1934 (other Lynch Richmond Vargas than subsections (b)(1)(A) and (c)(5) of such families in their own homes—and that Maloney, Roybal-Allard Veasey section)’’. is key. Carolyn Ruiz Vela The PACE Innovation Act is revenue- ´ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Maloney, Sean Ruppersberger Velazquez neutral and widely supported. Matsui Rush Visclosky ant to the rule, the gentleman from I would like to thank fellow Ways McCollum Ryan (OH) Walz Texas (Mr. BRADY) and the gentleman McDermott Sa´ nchez, Linda Wasserman and Means Committee members from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) each McGovern T. Schultz CHARLES BOUSTANY, MIKE KELLY, LYNN McNerney Sanchez, Loretta Waters, Maxine will control 20 minutes. Meeks Sarbanes Watson Coleman The Chair recognizes the gentleman JENKINS, EARL BLUMENAUER, BILL PAS- Meng Schakowsky Welch from Texas. CRELL, BILL MCDERMOTT, and RICHARD Moore Schiff Wilson (FL) NEAL for their strong support of this Moulton Schrader Yarmuth GENERAL LEAVE effort and encourage that the whole NOT VOTING—3 Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I House vote to pass S. 1362 under sus- Fattah Kelly (IL) Payne ask unanimous consent that all Mem- pension of the rules and send it to the bers may have 5 legislative days within b 1807 President’s desk. which to revise and extend their re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of So the bill was passed. marks and include extraneous material my time. The result of the vote was announced on S. 1362 currently under consider- as above recorded. ation. b 1815 A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I the table. objection to the request of the gen- yield myself such time as I may con- f tleman from Texas? sume. MAKING IN ORDER CONSIDER- There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the com- ATION OF VETO MESSAGE ON Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I ments from my friend from Texas. Mr. H.R. 1735 yield myself such time as I may con- Speaker, there is occasionally a little sume. bit of controversy around the House, a Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support modest amount of disagreement, and, ask unanimous consent that if a veto for S. 1362, the PACE Innovation Act of of course, that is just in the Repub- message on H.R. 1735 is laid before the 2015. lican conference. There are lots of House, then after the message is read The companion bill in the House, things that get the spotlight. and the objections of the President are H.R. 3243, was introduced by my long- But I appreciate the leadership of my spread at large upon the Journal, fur- time colleague and a real champion for friend with our Health Subcommittee ther consideration of the veto message the elderly and the frail, CHRIS SMITH on Ways and Means for there are things and the bill shall be postponed until of New Jersey. below the radar screen where we have the legislative day of Thursday, No- This legislation is a commonsense, been working in a thoughtful and bi- vember 5, 2015; and that on that legisla- bipartisan approach to increasing flexi- partisan way to try and see if we can tive day, the House shall proceed to the bility in our healthcare system. thread the needle on a number of these constitutional question of reconsider- PACE, or the Program of All-Inclu- things that don’t have to cost a lot of ation and dispose of such question sive Care for the Elderly, is an inte- money, and they enable us to be able to without intervening motion. grated care program that provides refine healthcare opportunities. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there hands-on, long-term care and support One of the biggest accomplishments objection to the request of the gen- to beneficiaries who need an institu- of the session was getting the SGR tleman from Texas? There was no objection. tional level of care but continue to live monkey off our back to deal with the at home. Many of these beneficiaries sustainable growth rate in a bipartisan f are dual eligible, or eligible for both fashion, and there have been, I want to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Medicare and Medicaid. say, about 12 bills that have moved out PRO TEMPORE Hardworking Americans who care for of our Health Subcommittee that deal The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- these beneficiaries and want to keep with initiatives going forward. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair their loved ones at home have relied on What my friend from Texas said will postpone further proceedings this program for well over a decade, as about the PACE Act is absolutely true. today on the motion to suspend the the program has now expanded to 32 This is an opportunity for us to take a rules on which a recorded vote or the States. proven set of techniques to help seniors yeas and nays are ordered, or on which There are two programs currently op- who want to stay at home, who do not the vote incurs objection under clause erating back in Texas, and I am look- want to be in nursing facilities, being 6 of rule XX. ing forward to monitoring the pro- able to give them the flexible needs in Any record vote on the postponed gram’s continued success back home. terms of services, and it works. question will be taken tomorrow. However, currently, the PACE model I represent a program in Portland, f is limited to seniors who meet a spe- Oregon, Providence ElderPlace. It cific list of criteria, Federal and State, serves over 1,000 Oregonians. It has got AMENDING TITLE XI OF THE for needing a nursing home level of a solid track record. It has costs that SOCIAL SECURITY ACT care. The PACE Innovation Act would are lower than average if they were Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I allow Medicare to test the PACE ben- Medicaid beneficiaries. In some States, move to suspend the rules and pass the efit on other vulnerable populations. these savings can be nearly 30 percent.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.045 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7080 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 There are opportunities here to be of people receiving services over the We find that the evaluations of the able to give better ongoing service. The last 3 years alone. PACE program have proven that par- hospital readmission rate, for example, PACE has a proven track record in ticipants experience better health out- the program I mentioned in Oregon, is my own State of New Jersey where pro- comes, fewer unmet needs, less pain, far under the national average of 15.2 grams currently serve roughly 900 sen- less likelihood of depression, and fewer percent. It is about half that rate. iors throughout the State. hospitalizations and nursing home ad- This simply extends this opportunity Just last week, Mr. Speaker, I had missions. to a broader range of beneficiaries, peo- the opportunity to attend the grand There are people out there now, if we ple who have complex health condi- opening and ribbon cutting of a new make this change, that are ready to ex- tions, but who are younger, for in- PACE program in Monmouth County, tend this higher quality of care for stance. They are no less deserving of and it is New Jersey’s fifth program. very deserving, needy, and vulnerable this opportunity. I am absolutely con- When I first heard about PACE, I people who are younger than the vinced that the results will be every bit worked hard to bring this valuable pro- threshold 55 years of age. as strong. gram to my State back in 2009. Even Mr. Speaker, I urge we vote tonight, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate having this though it was around before that, it enact it into law, and let these people bill move forward, and I appreciate the was one of the best kept secrets get to work serving these people in a advocacy of my friend, Mr. SMITH from around. new and profoundly improved way. New Jersey. We seem to find a variety They then formed the first PACE Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of things to work on together in this program called LIFE, Living Independ- of my time. Congress, and there is nothing that I ently for Elderly, at St. Francis Med- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I think is more important and is going ical Center in the Trenton and Ham- yield myself such time as I may con- to have more long-term impact for peo- ilton area. I have visited St. Francis sume to close. LIFE often since and on its fifth anni- ple who are quite vulnerable. It is Mr. Speaker, I want to thank again versary was overwhelmed by the appre- going to save the Federal Government these champions, Mr. SMITH and Mr. ciation of seniors and their families for money while it provides better out- BLUMENAUER, for coming together on a the program’s ability to raise or main- comes for patients and for their fami- very important program that makes so tain their quality of life. lies. The limits, however, and operational much sense. With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the This is our mom or our dad, our loved restrictions placed on PACE do not balance of my time urging strong sup- allow these programs to serve many one who wants to get care, but doesn’t port from my colleagues. others in need. Chronological age want to be in that nursing home. It is Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I should not be the determinant. good for them, it is great for the fam- am really proud to yield 4 minutes to If somebody is disabled and could use ily, and it is good for the taxpayers. the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. and should use a nursing home and is It just makes common sense. Having SMITH), a real champion for the elderly eligible, this gives another option to this strong, bipartisan support for this and the fragile who has really been a the family to keep them at home. The bill I think is every reason for it to leader for so many years on this key legislation will allow CMS to establish pass through this House, to be signed issue. pilot programs and waive restrictions by the President, and be expanded all Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. and test how to best deliver results for across America. Speaker, first of all, let me thank new populations. So, Mr. Speaker, I stand in strong KEVIN BRADY, the chairman, for his ex- As Tim Clontz, the chairman of the support for the PACE Innovation Act traordinary leadership on this and so National PACE Association’s Public and urge its passage. With that, I yield many other issues, and Mr. BLU- Policy Committee, testified before the back the balance of my time. MENAUER, with whom we have worked Health Subcommittee on the Energy The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COS- together to build a strong bipartisan and Commerce Committee, he told sto- TELLO). The question is on the motion push for this piece of legislation. ries about a man named Jim G., a 54- offered by the gentleman from Texas I do rise in strong support for passage year-old man with early-onset Alz- (Mr. BRADY) that the House suspend of S. 1362, the PACE Innovation Act. heimer’s disease. the rules and pass the bill, S. 1362. Identical to the companion bill that I He was hospitalized for a lung infec- The question was taken; and (two- introduced along with Mr. BLU- tion and, as a result, stayed home thirds being in the affirmative) the MENAUER, this bill will provide PACE alone during the day, where he was iso- rules were suspended and the bill was programs with flexibility to bring a lated and struggled with activities of passed. proven model of care to new popu- daily living, such as personal groom- A motion to reconsider was laid on lations. The program for all-inclusive ing, household chores, and child care. the table. care for the elderly, or PACE, is a His wife quit her job to care for him f widely popular program serving over full time, but his needs were more than CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL 30,000 seniors around the country. she could handle. He was permanently EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO For those unfamiliar with PACE, the placed in a memory care unit, and THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELA- program delivers the entire range of since PACE was not an option for TION TO THE DEMOCRATIC RE- medical and long-term services, includ- Jim—remember, he is 54 years old—his PUBLIC OF THE CONGO—MES- ing medical care and prescription drug wife is crowd-sourcing to try to pay his SAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF services, physical or occupational ther- medical care. This heartbreaking story THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. apy, day or respite care, and medical could have been eliminated. NO. 114–69) specialties such as dentistry, optom- I also chair the Alzheimer’s Caucus, etry, and podiatry. Mr. Speaker, here in the House, and I The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Currently, eligibility for PACE is can tell you there are many patients fore the House the following message limited to those aged 55 and over who with early onset who could benefit and from the President of the United meet State-specified criteria for need- benefit in a very, very significant way States; which was read and, together ing nursing home-level care. This pro- with this change in law. with the accompanying papers, referred gram will provide wellness and keeps I look forward to the President’s sig- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs people in their homes. It is already nature. Again, I want to thank you, and ordered to be printed: doing it. Now more people will benefit Kevin, for your leadership and your To the Congress of the United States: from it. It improves outcomes. And very distinguished staff. Section 202(d) of the National Emer- this is all for people who otherwise Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides would be paying catastrophic costs for yield myself such time as I may con- for the automatic termination of a na- nursing home care. sume to close just by saying, again, I tional emergency unless, within 90 Mr. Speaker, PACE has seen a sig- express my appreciation to the chair- days prior to the anniversary date of nificant growth in recent years, includ- man and to Mr. SMITH for moving this its declaration, the President publishes ing a 30 percent increase in the number forward. in the Federal Register and transmits to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.104 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7081 the Congress a notice stating that the TRINIDAD GARZA EARLY COLLEGE nesses that sell goods and services to emergency is to continue in effect be- HIGH SCHOOL NAMED NATIONAL the government and most doctors and yond the anniversary date. In accord- BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL hospitals that treat the 53.8 million ance with this provision, I have sent to (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given Medicare patients around the country the Federal Register for publication the permission to address the House for 1 by not paying our debt. We cannot hold the United States enclosed notice stating that the na- minute.) hostage or our credit hostage. It is tional emergency with respect to the Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise time to address in a fair and reasonable situation in or in relation to the Demo- today to congratulate the faculty, manner the debt of the United States, cratic Republic of the Congo declared staff, and students of Trinidad Garza in Executive Order 13413 of October 27, which is the people of the United Early College High School at Mountain States. Get rid of sequester, follow our 2006, is to continue in effect beyond Oc- View for being named a 2015 National tober 27, 2015. responsibilities, and pay our bills so Blue Ribbon School. that we can help those veterans who The situation in or in relation to the For the last 33 years, the Department Democratic Republic of the Congo, need help. of Education has recognized superior Mr. Speaker, once again House Repub- which has been marked by widespread schools for their academic achieve- violence and atrocities that continue licans are putting the narrow partisan interests ment, their progress in closing achieve- of their right-wing base ahead of addressing to threaten regional stability, con- ment gaps, and for demonstrating that tinues to pose an unusual and extraor- the real challenges and problems facing the all students can achieve high levels of American people. dinary threat to the foreign policy of success. Congress has only 10 legislative days to act the United States. For this reason, I Nominated by top education officials to fully protect the full faith and credit of the have determined that it is necessary to in Texas, Trini Garza is one of 335 United States before November 3, in order to continue the national emergency de- schools across the country being recog- prevent the risk of a first-ever U.S. default. clared in Executive Order 13413 with re- nized as a 2015 Blue Ribbon School and A default would shatter retirement savings spect to the situation in or in relation one of 28 such schools in the great and send interest rates for mortgages, student to the Democratic Republic of the State of Texas. loans, credit cards and car payments soaring. Congo. As a dual-degree school, Trinity We know that even the threat of default has BARACK OBAMA. Garza has made it a priority to make serious consequences: plummeting consumer THE WHITE HOUSE, October 21, 2015. students college ready, life ready, and confidence, and drastic slowdowns in job cre- f career ready. ation and economic growth. SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE I am proud to represent a school that Instead of taking the threat of catastrophic EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 has truly excelled since opening in 2006. default off the table, this week, Republicans are bringing forward a bill that would give pri- TERRORIST ATTACK IN Trini Garza, along with 334 other ority to bondholders from China and other for- BENGHAZI schools, will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Novem- eign nations would be paid first. (Mr. SHERMAN asked and was given This bill, more accurately described as the ber 9 and 10. permission to address the House for 1 ‘‘Pay China First Act,’’ puts payments to Amer- I ask my colleagues to join me in minute and to revise and extend his re- icans at risk, including those to: 1. 1.4 million congratulating Trini Garza Early Col- marks.) active duty troops; 2. 4.1 million disabled vet- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, tomor- lege High School on this important ac- erans who served their country with honor; 3. row the Select Committee on Benghazi complishment. 2.3 million veterans who receive home pur- will hold hearings certain to drive con- f chasing assistance; 4. American small busi- gressional approval ratings to new b 1830 nesses that sell goods and services to the lows. The majority leader, the leader of government; 5. Doctors and hospitals that ADDRESS THE DEBT LIMIT AND the Republicans, and the New York Re- treat the 53.8 million Medicare patients around REACH A BIPARTISAN BUDGET publican, Mr. HANNA, and former Re- the country. publican Committee staffers have all AGREEMENT The credit rating of the United States is not confessed that the purpose of this com- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was a hostage to serve Republicans’ toxic special mittee is no governmental purpose, but given permission to address the House interest ideology. the political purpose of driving down for 1 minute.) Republicans should bring forward a clean Secretary Clinton’s approval ratings Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, bill to honor the full faith and credit of the and political prospects. And for that, there are just 9 more legislative days United States immediately. we have spent 4.5 million taxpayer dol- to act fully to protect the full faith and Mr. Speaker, House Republicans have lars. credit of the United States before No- wasted enormous amount of time on irrespon- Even before those admissions, it was vember 3 in order to prevent the risk of sible, futile, and reckless diversions such as apparent that that was the purpose of a first ever U.S. default. trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act, this committee. They have held four We know that a default is not what defund Planned Parenthood, and use the hearings in 17 months and developed the American people want. It could Benghazi Select Committee as an adjunct of nothing of significance. They have shatter retirement savings and send in- the Republican National Committee to engage abandoned plans to have hearings with terest rates for mortgages, student in partisan attacks on the leading candidate top intelligence and defense officials. loans, credit cards, and car payments for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomina- They have done nothing up until now. soaring. We know that even a threat of tion. Yet, tomorrow, they are set to spend 8 default has serious consequences. Because so much time has been wasted on these frivolous issues, we now have the fol- hours grilling one woman. We have experienced a downgrading Nothing about the tragedy in in our credit before because our friends lowing critical deadlines staring us in the face: 1. October 29: Highway & Transit Trust Benghazi has been revealed by this on the other side of the aisle—Repub- Fund expires, endangering good paying jobs committee, and nothing will be re- licans—took us to the catastrophic and critical construction projects throughout brink. And then, of course, we realized vealed tomorrow. All this committee America; has done is focus on what has been re- that what we did today, Pay China 2. November 3: Deadline to raise debt ceil- ferred to as Secretary Clinton’s damn First Act, does not help the American ing to protect full faith and credit of the United emails. people. States. Look at the rules that bind Congress If we continue on this pathway, we 3. December 11: Deadline to pass a funding on emails. We are free to use any serv- will impact 1.4 million Active-Duty bill that keeps the government open. er. We are free to keep and delete or to troops by not paying our debt, 4.1 mil- Americans are already paying a heavy price take the emails with us. lion disabled veterans who served their for House Republicans’ legislative mismanage- We have got an 8 percent approval country with honor by not paying our ment. rating. It is going down tomorrow as a debt, 2.3 million veterans who receive Earlier this summer, Republicans shut down result of what the Benghazi Committee home purchasing assistance by not the Export-Import Bank for the first time in its plans to do. paying our debt, American small busi- 81-year history.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21OC7.050 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7082 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 21, 2015 The Bank provides critical financing assist- gressional District in 1962, and he known as the ‘‘Father of the Equal ance—at no cost to taxpayers—to small, me- served for 32 years, until January 3, Rights Amendment,’’ which he intro- dium, and large-sized U.S. businesses that 1995. duced every year. helps them create jobs here at home and sell I remember the first time I saw Con- Congressman Edwards was also their products overseas. gressman Don Edwards. It was before known as a champion of civil rights. Just two months after the Bank shut down, he was a Congressman. He was giving a After becoming chairman of the Sub- companies across the country are already speech in Mitchell Park in Palo Alto, committee on Civil and Constitutional feeling negative impacts on their ability to California. I was just out of elementary Rights, then known as Subcommittee compete in the global marketplace. school, and I remember how impressed Number 4, he managed the Equal House Republicans also let the Land and I was and inspired I was by his words. Rights Amendment on the House floor Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) expire on He, in turn, had been inspired by Presi- in 1971, the extension of the Voting September 30. dent Kennedy to run for Congress, and Rights Act in 1982, and all other civil Created in 1965, it is one of the nation’s he was successfully elected that year. rights bills of the era. most successful conservation programs. Over the years, he represented such Now, outside of Congress, he took The LWCF uses a small percentage of rev- communities as San Jose, Gilroy, Mor- part in civil rights marches in the enue from offshore oil and gas drilling to in- gan Hill, parts of Milpitas, Fremont, South. His son Len was a Freedom vest in public lands and local recreation and Union City. He served on the Judi- Rider, and he joined Len Edwards dur- projects, and helps to support more than 6 ciary Committee and served as chair- ing the Mississippi Summer. He visited million U.S. jobs connected with outdoor recre- man of the House Subcommittee on Dr. Martin Luther King when Dr. King ation. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights for 23 was imprisoned in the Birmingham, Mr. Speaker, I renew my call that all Mem- years. He also sat on the Veterans’ Af- Alabama, jail. And Don Edwards spoke bers of the House and Senate work together fairs Committee. out against apartheid while visiting and address the real problems and challenges Now, Congressman Don Edwards was South Africa. facing the American people and to work with one of the foremost defenders of civil Congressman Don Edwards had a the President to reach agreement on an ap- liberties in Congress. In the 1970s, long, fulfilling life, and part of that propriate budget framework that ends seques- along with Senator Frank Church and fulfillment was his marriage to Edie tration but does not harm our economy or re- his committee, they exposed the perva- Wilkie Edwards until her death in quire draconian cuts to middle-class priorities. sive abuses of civil liberties in J. Edgar April of 2011. She and he were very in- f Hoover’s COINTELPRO, which mon- volved in a group that no longer is ac- HONORING THE LIFE OF DON itored, infiltrated, and disrupted en- tive in the House called Members of EDWARDS tirely lawful civil rights and antiwar Congress for Peace Through Law be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under organizations; and his stature as a cause they were people who believed the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- former FBI agent really allowed him to that we could have a peaceful world, uary 6, 2015, the gentlewoman from be effective in this role. and the route to peace was the rule of California (Ms. LOFGREN) is recognized In his first year in the House, he law. for 60 minutes as the designee of the voted to abolish the House Un-Amer- Congressman Edwards is survived by minority leader. ican Activities Committee, and he was four sons, Len Edwards, Samuel, Bruce, GENERAL LEAVE involved every year. In fact, I helped and Thomas, as well as four grand- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I ask him in the early seventies in trying to children and five great-grandchildren. unanimous consent that all Members abolish HUAC. He finally succeeded in He died peacefully and with a great may have 5 legislative days in which to 1975. He was involved in the passage of deal of grace. According to his son Len revise and extend their remarks and in- the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Edwards: ‘‘He died as he lived, an ele- clude extraneous material on the sub- Voting Rights Act of 1965. He was a dig- gant man.’’ ject of this Special Order. nified and important member of the He leaves a legacy of supporting civil The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there House Judiciary Committee during the rights, advocating for those less fortu- objection to the request of the gentle- consideration of the impeachment of nate in our society, and as being a woman from California? Richard Nixon. And he was known strong defender of our Constitution. In There was no objection. throughout the country as somebody fact, in his district, they used to call Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise on who stood up for the Constitution. him not the Congressman from the behalf of the California Democratic Earlier today, former Congress- Tenth Congressional District, but the congressional delegation to honor the woman Elizabeth Holtzman came on Congressman from the Constitution. life of Don Edwards, who passed away the floor, and we were talking about I am fortunate that when I graduated earlier this month at the age of 100 in former Members’ right to be present on from college in 1970 and I came to his home in Carmel. the floor, but they do not have the Washington without a job, I walked Congressman Don Edwards was some- right to address the Congress as a into his office and he hired me. I one I was proud to know for many former Member. She wanted everyone worked for him for nearly 9 years, both years. He was born in San Jose, Cali- to know that she was so proud that she here in Washington and in his district fornia, in 1915, growing up on South was able to serve with Congressman in San Jose. He helped me enormously 13th Street. Living in San Jose at an Edwards on the Judiciary Committee, by giving me time off to take exams idyllic time, he took the trolley to play and she is not alone where people were while I was taking my law school class- golf as a young man, attended public able to serve with him. es. He helped me and mentored me, and schools in San Jose, received his bach- His contributions will live on for I feel a great debt of gratitude to him elor’s degree from Stanford University, many generations, as demonstrated by personally for all he did to help me, but where he later studied law, and was ad- the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay mainly to inspire me and a whole gen- mitted to the Bar Association of Cali- National Wildfire Refuge, which was eration of Americans to believe in fornia in 1940. the first urban wildfire refuge in the their country and to believe in their He became an FBI agent during the United States. I remember he used to Constitution and to believe in the rule Depression. He used to talk about his call the chairman of the committee in of law and civil rights. service as an FBI agent, which he jok- the seventies every single morning, With that, I yield to the gentleman ingly referred to as ‘‘long hours look- saying, ‘‘Where is my wildfire refuge?’’ from California, (Mr. FARR), my col- ing for auto thieves in Indianapolis.’’ because such endangered species as the league. But, in fact, he served with great dis- California Clapper Rail and the salt Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. tinction in the FBI, and he went on to marsh harvest mouse were on the verge LOFGREN for yielding, the chair of our serve in the United States Navy as an of extinction, and now they are not be- wonderful California delegation, the intelligence officer and a gunnery offi- cause of his work. largest Democratic delegation in Con- cer in World War II. As I said, he was a stalwart defender gress. He was first elected to represent of the Constitution, a tireless advocate When I arrived in Congress in a spe- what was then California’s Ninth Con- for the rights of women, and was cial election in 1993, Don Edwards was

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He was the fa- sionate about his feelings of the law to Tonight, Mr. Speaker, we honor an ther figure for all of us from California, protect people. august statesman who labored with and I think of this entire Congress When Don and Edie retired to Car- dignity, led with integrity, and lived when you look at his remarkable mel, California, they brought with with courage, William Donlon—other- record. them a lot of their friends from Wash- wise known as ‘‘Don Edwards’’—who It is ironic that Don Edwards grew up ington, and in his home State of Cali- passed away last month at the age of in a Republican family in the Stanford fornia, we used to have wonderful din- 100. area in Santa Clara Valley, attended ner parties together. He was still a His life was a gift to the Nation. Stanford University, was captain of the member of Cypress Point Golf Club, a He protected our communities golf team, did very well in golf, and so very exclusive golf club. In fact, he was through his service as an FBI agent. He much so that the district that I rep- the longest surviving member of that protected our country through his resent every year hosts what was for- club. service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He moved our country forward merly known as the Bing Crosby Clam- b 1845 bake, now the AT&T Pro-Am Golf through his service as a U.S. Congress- Unfortunately, Edie predeceased Tournament. And Don Edwards told me man. him—his wonderful wife for many that he carried his pro, he got a better Service. Leadership. Patriotism. Don years, whom we all loved—and we were score than his pro, and they won the Edwards. saddened about her development of Don reminded us that how we live tournament the first Clambake at Peb- lung cancer, and she died. our values matters; so he fought for ble Beach. Don wanted to have a memorial serv- fair pay, becoming the ‘‘Father of the He soon became president of the ice for her at a local church and then Equal Rights Amendment.’’ He stood Young Republicans. He quickly there- the reception at the Cypress Point with the Freedom Riders at a time after left the Young Republicans and Country Club, one of the most conserv- when they were written off as trouble- became a very, very liberal Democrat. ative golf clubs in the United States. makers and agitators. He championed I asked him once as he retired, as Con- Don was very proud after the church the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and fought gresswoman LOFGREN said, to Carmel, service to have invited everybody, and to protect freedom of speech. He spoke California—he retired to a home right he proudly stated that this was the up for workers, for our environment, next to the home that I grew up in and largest collection of Democrats that for the resources needed to improve our my sister still lives in, so we had had ever been at the Cypress Point country, and for future generations. many, many nights with him and Edie Country Club. As chair of the House Judiciary Sub- discussing politics, and I once asked He had a great sense of humor, lots of committee on Civil and Constitutional him: What made you become a Demo- friends. He was a remarkable human Rights for more than 20 years, Don be- crat? He said: Well, you know, Sam, being who was able to work across the came the ‘‘conscience of the Congress’’ after I got out of Stanford, I was in the aisle, something we miss today. With and strived to ensure that all Ameri- FBI right after law school, and after I that, he was able to accomplish some cans enjoyed equality of opportunity. knew what the government could do to of the greatest laws of this country in He took great pride in the fact that you through the FBI, I decided that I the modern era. he was the floor leader for the Equal better be on the other side to protect He was a good friend of Republicans Rights Amendment, that he managed the rights of individuals. and Democrats, but, most of all, he was that bill. During his 32 years in the He then became a Navy intelligence the friend of the animals and of the House, Congressman Edwards helped officer. One of the things that hap- people who could not speak for them- change the course of history. So sig- pened when he left the FBI—he was no selves. We will sorely miss this great nificant was his leadership. fan of the head of the FBI, J. Edgar man, who served this great institution Oddly enough, Don won his first elec- Hoover—he asked Congress to audit the for a long, long time. tion to any office in 1950 when he was FBI. Well, the FBI had never been au- My wife sends all her best. She was elected president of the California dited. All of the seizure of the equip- at his bedside when he died, and she Young Republicans. Throughout his ment and goods and things that they was part of his caretaking team. We life, Don’s ability to respect all view- had taken in the arrest were used to will have services for him in Carmel points made him a remarkable leader support them internally, and people this Sunday, and there will be services who was respected by Members on both thought that there might be some foul in the San Jose area and future serv- sides of the aisle. When he was 88 years play there. Because he asked for that ices here in Washington. old, Don reminded us that the world audit, he was on their blacklist. A So I just stand tonight to give you works better when we get along, and former FBI agent knew a little bit too my thoughts on my relationship with a that is what we owe everybody. much about what was going on inside great man, Don Edwards, who cham- In California, we hold a special place the FBI and with J. Edgar Hoover. pioned civil rights and died at the age of honor for Congressman Edwards, the As a Member of Congress—it is really of 100. long-time dean of the California Demo- interesting. He got elected when John Ms. LOFGREN. Thank you, SAM cratic delegation. The beautiful, pris- F. Kennedy was President, and he left FARR. tine Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Congress when Bill Clinton was Presi- I now yield to the gentlewoman from National Wildlife Refuge serves as a dent, so all of those President’s be- San Francisco, California (Ms. PELOSI). tribute to his efforts to preserve our tween Kennedy and Clinton, Don Ms. PELOSI. Thank you very much, environment and our ideals for future Edwards had served with. If anybody, Congressman ZOE LOFGREN, the chair generations. he was probably the most dapper, best of the House Democrats of California, In fact, he, as a modern-day man and dressed, politest, nicest human being for calling us together in a Special as a Member of Congress, with his love on this floor. Order to honor a truly great man. of nature and all living things, was He had great friends on the Repub- I want to associate myself with the probably as close to a model of St. lican side of the aisle, even though he remarks that have gone before and to Francis of Assisi as we have ever seen— was such a liberal Member of the say to SAM FARR: Thank you to you Don Edwards, a gentle, beautiful man. Democratic Party. One of his friends and to Shary for the love and affection Don Edwards never stopped serving was Hamilton Fish from New York. and care that you gave not only to Don our country, and his achievements will They worked together on many of Edwards, but to Edie Wilkie, for such a stand forever as a living monument to these remarkable acts: the Civil Rights long time. We all talked about how his determined vision and legendary Act of 1964, the rogue Voting Rights much we loved them. You were there ability. But it wasn’t just about that. Act of 1965. He became chair of the for them all the time, and we are com- It is how he encouraged others. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitu- pletely, entirely, in your debt. Thank I can tell you, when I came to Con- tional Rights, and he managed the you for the love that you gave them. gress 28 years ago, there were only 23

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What a voices heard, of course, but nobody tersweet this evening because we loved magnificent record. ever asked, ‘‘What do you think?’’ ex- Congressman Don Edwards so much, He loved his community. I remember cept Don Edwards. and it is hard to imagine the world when he announced that he was retir- Don Edwards would ask, ‘‘What do without him. ing. He thanked his constituents for you think of this?’’ to each of us, espe- He was the kind of human being that the patience that they had extended to cially when he was dealing with issues you wanted to have live forever. In- him because, I think, many times in that related directly to us. But even stead, his contributions to our Nation, the debate about what is constitutional well beyond that, whether we were to the State of California, to his com- and how to extend rights to people, it talking about national security, eco- munity are a record that will be re- is not always very popular in the be- nomic growth—whatever the subject— vered for generations and generations ginning. Don would always ask us, ‘‘What do and generations to come. We love our history once it has been you think?’’ There is a lot that has already been made, but we struggle very hard and I can remember hearing him ask, said about Don, beautiful things that don’t always recognize the opportunity ‘‘Nancy, what do you think?’’ have been said about Don, how he grad- at hand in that history is being made. And I said, ‘‘Don, do you know how uated from Stanford University and In his gentle, elegant way, he thanked unusual that is, to hear you say that?’’ Stanford Law School, how he began his his constituents for the patience that And he would ask, ‘‘Why do you say professional career as an FBI agent, they had had with him in that they had that?’’ and how he joined the Navy as an intel- stayed with him so that he could do And I said, ‘‘Because not many peo- ligence officer. the work that he did on their behalf. ple around here, of the four hundred So he served our country in many b 1900 and something versus the 23, come up different roles, and, of course, the and ask the few women who are here crown of his public service career was He famously said, in the 1982 exten- what we think.’’ right here in the House of the people, sion of the Voting Rights Act: ‘‘If you But he was always about encouraging the House of Representatives. He was a can’t vote, you are not a real citizen.’’ people to reach their fulfillment and to small-business man in a business that So he understood where the nub of the see what their contribution could do his father owned and that he became a dignity of citizenship rested: voting. I for the common good. part of during the 1950s, and then, of don’t think he could really comprehend Sadly, we lost Edie Wilkie a few course, he was elected as a Democrat. why the Voting Rights Act is not being years ago. As SAM FARR mentioned, she In fact, I still have in my office an in- brought up today so that we can all predeceased Don by a number of years. vitation that Don had sent out. I think vote on it and improve what is so es- He worshiped Edie, and they were a it must have been for some fundraiser sential in the life of the citizens of our real team for equality, for peace, for that he had had, but the cover of that country. disarmament, for protecting the envi- invitation has Don Edwards standing I think, Mr. Speaker, that Congress- ronment, for promoting opportunity next to a very young President of the man Edwards would be very proud of and fairness. They were such a team. United States, John F. Kennedy. his colleagues in the California Demo- So I hope it is a comfort now to his Young children and those who helped cratic delegation today, starting with children and to his grandchildren—to elect John F. Kennedy and anyone else our chair, ZOE LOFGREN, who not only all he loved—that so many people who comes through my office very worked side by side with him, but now throughout the world and, certainly, in often remark about the picture. It is chairs our delegation. our country mourn the loss of a con- something that I cherish, that my staff The values that he carried, the val- summate public servant, a proud Cali- cherishes, and my constituents do. ues that he loved and that he made so fornian, and a proud American. It has been said that he was elected real and shared with everyone in the May his legacy long endure in this to be the president of the California House, whether colleagues agreed or House, and may it challenge all of us to Young Republicans. That is a very disagreed with him, they drew a great do more and to do better on behalf of prestigious organization, and I can just sense of joy from him because they America’s working families. see Don, elegant in every way. knew the love of our Constitution and Thank you again, Congresswoman He dressed magnificently. He had the of our country that he carried, and so ZOE LOFGREN, for bringing us together. most beautiful posture. The way he they respected him. What he carried Ms. LOFGREN. Thank you, Madam carried himself, he almost kind of glid- and did here, I think he would be very Leader. ed down the hall. proud of his fellow Californians for car- It is wonderful for those who served But he had a deep sense of humility rying those traditions on. with Don Edwards, for those who knew about him. We talk about his greatness I want to pay tribute especially to him by reputation, and for those who and his goodness, and he was never one Shary Farr, Congressman SAM FARR’s worked for him to— to want to be served. His joy was in wife. As I said to Shary, because she Ms. PELOSI. Will the gentlewoman serving. And so he had more than a was there when Don took his last yield? healthy dose of humility about him. breath, I feel that we were all there Ms. LOFGREN. I yield to the gentle- Don Edwards had an eloquence about with him because she was. She did so woman. him that ran as deep as his beliefs. In much in seeing to the great care that Ms. PELOSI. I would like to say how my lifetime, he had two great love af- was given to him until he took his last proud he was and thrilled he was that fairs. One was Edie, and the other was breath. Congresswoman ZOE LOFGREN was the Constitution. He loved the flag. There is a poet that wrote: And so he going to succeed him in the Congress. He understood that that was a sym- passed on, and all the trumpets sound- He made that well known to all of us. bol of our country, but he knew that ed on the other side. So his service continues his leadership the Constitution, our Constitution, was God bless you, Don Edwards, for what in your excellent service and leader- the soul of our Nation, and that is you gave and created for our country. ship in the Congress. where he embedded himself—in the We bless your name, and we thank you Ms. LOFGREN. Thank you, Madam Constitution and in the subcommittee for your service. It is an honor to honor Leader. that did its work to always reinforce you. We love the Edwards family, and Now I turn to my colleague from and establish the constitutionality and we always will. California who was able to serve with make the Constitution live for people Ms. LOFGREN. Thank you, Congress- Congressman Edwards for the first 2 who it had not touched yet. woman ESHOO.

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And as early as 1972, he was ef- Liberties Act of 1988, Don Edwards was was a young mayor called Norm Mi- fectively working to protect our envi- right there with him to make sure that neta who wanted to run for Congress. ronment, authoring a bill to establish the mistake that this country had We went to the max trying to help the National Wildlife Refuge in San foisted upon Americans of Japanese de- Norm Mineta trying be elected to Con- Francisco Bay. scent in 1942 was recognized. Because of gress, and he ultimately was. Although he was a self-described lib- his work and his leadership, along with Later, Norm Mineta helped a young eral Democrat, Congressman Edwards Norm Mineta, they were able to be suc- fellow to the max get elected, and we consistently worked across the aisle, cessful in the 100th Congress passing were so proud that that young legis- including the passage of the Americans H.R. 442, which was signed into law by lator was also successful in being elect- with Disabilities Act in 1990 and the President Reagan. ed to Congress, actually in the seat Civil Rights Act of 1991, which bol- That was done because there was an that overlapped that was formerly stered employees’ rights. intense understanding of the Constitu- Norm Mineta’s seat. Because of his fearlessness, today we tion and the violation of the Constitu- I yield to the gentleman from Cali- are able to work for more progressive tion back in 1942 that our government fornia (Mr. HONDA), my colleague in change. Because of his leadership and had consciously foisted upon 120,000 Santa Clara County and also southern his modeling, I have been able to use members of its own country. That ef- Alameda County. him as my compass in making the fort took over 10 years here in Con- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I thank right decisions and understanding, to gress. So it is persistence and an under- Congresswoman ZOE LOFGREN. I just do the right thing. We have to stand up standing that to do the right thing, want to thank her for putting this to fear-mongering and seek to ensure sometimes it takes persistence and event together this evening. that all people are free of fear from educating other people who would not Tonight, we heard many words de- bullying, persecution, racism, and otherwise have thought about what scribed by folks who have known Don sexism. We talk today about equality happened in 1942. Edwards personally in work and part of for women and the need for equal pay So I am here because of that work. I his life. We are here tonight to honor for equal work. am here because of that tremendous ef- my friend Congressman Don Edwards. As an educator myself and a prin- fort to make sure that people of dif- Also, a native San Jose, Don was cipal for over 30 years, I am really ferent backgrounds, although they may really a true statesman, the likes of grateful for the legacy that Don left in look different, have different religions, which you don’t find often these days. the field of education. Himself a prod- different upbringing, different lan- Today, we work to further the modern uct of California public schools, he guage, different culture, different progressive agenda that he believed in. started the conversation that I now foods, that they also are accepted as Our work would not be possible with- proudly bring my voice to, and that is Americans. He gave a voice to us, and out standing on the shoulders of giants the need to preserve the civil and con- that voice allowed us to be able to be- such as Don Edwards who came before stitutional rights for all people. come participating Members of this I know that he agreed that education us. Don was one of those people that I Congress. is also a civil right, and we must find So, in that modeling, when folks in stood upon his shoulders. a path to a quality education that is When I first ran for Congress, I went my own district come up to me and equitable for each and every child. to him and I asked for his advice, be- say, we know that you didn’t have a I thank my friend and colleague, voice and someone gave you a voice cause I never had the opportunity to Congresswoman LOFGREN, for hosting afterwards, we need a voice in Congress work him. I did work with his sons, and this Special Order. It has been said also, that sort of led me to understand one especially, Len Edwards, who was a that her experiences and her life expe- and to move in the same direction that judge. riences are entwined with Congressman Don Edwards would want us to and to As a school person, I could see the Don Edwards. She knew Don better be a voice for those who don’t have a kind of impact that Don has had on his than most of us. Not only was she one voice. son, Len Edwards, who was a judge. of his staffers, but she went on to hold For the Ethiopian community, we be- Len was the kind of guy that extended his seat in Congress, as it was said became a voice. For the Sikh commu- himself, also, as did his dad. He used to fore. nity, we became a voice. For the Mus- run truancy court in the school site I think that Don would look upon her lim community, we became a voice. that I was a principal of, which is real- work and her leadership and her stal- For those who have been bullied day in ly unique. And this is the kind of leg- wartness and say she is doing the right and day out because of who they are, acy that Don Edwards has left behind, thing, she is doing it the right way, and we became a voice. This is the legacy a uniqueness of the kind of person that she is a person of conscience. I think that Don Edwards has left with us, and he was. that would make him very proud. it is an unfinished business that we Don was never afraid to take a stand Not long ago, I was incredibly hon- need to continue to move forward on. if he knew it to be right. At every turn, ored to have someone tell me that I It was because of his consciousness, his he stood up for what he believed in. come from a place of fairness and leadership, his firm belief in doing the When I ran for Congress, I asked him equality. That is our area. That is the right thing in every instance, in spite for his advice, and he just very com- area that all of us represent: Congress- of the fact that it may not be popular fortably looked at me and said: Just do woman ANNA ESHOO, ZOE LOFGREN, at the moment but it is constitutional, the right thing. Leader PELOSI, myself, and others. that we continue to move forward. I think that, here in Congress, we Congresswoman LOFGREN has said So I just want to end with thanking often are challenged to do the right once that Congressman Edwards had a my friend, Congresswoman LOFGREN, thing and not the political thing. tremendous sense of fair play, and it is for hosting this hour. I am truly hon- Sometimes to do the right thing means my hope that, together, my colleagues ored and privileged to stand here today to stand in the face of popular winds, and I can honor his legacy not just to- and pay tribute to the long legacy of knowing that you are doing the right night, but as we approach our work. our friend, Don Edwards. thing in spite of the fact that other When we stand up for religious lib- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I thank folks, other dynamics are trying to erties, true equality for women, for Congressman HONDA for that statement move the ship in another direction. American workers, I think Don might and for his leadership in following the He was the kind of person that was look down and smile upon the kind of example of Don Edwards. really a stalwart, a true champion of work that we are attempting to do. You know, when Don Edwards an- civil and constitutional rights in his I learned one thing also from Don nounced he was going to retire after 32 nearly three decades in Congress. In Edwards: the importance of giving years in Congress, I called him—actu- 1963, in his first year in Congress, he voice to those who don’t have one. ally, I heard a rumor—and I begged

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BOBBY SCOTT. real citizen.’’ Congressman Edwards dedicated his life to I yield to the gentleman from Vir- Unfortunately, in 2013, the Supreme public service, from serving as a naval officer ginia (Mr. SCOTT). Court essentially struck down the Jus- during World War II, to his time at the FBI, to b 1915 tice Department’s preclearance powers his decades of work in the House of Rep- resentatives on behalf of his constituents. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, under the Voting Rights Act in the Shelby County v. Holder decision. Through all of the phases of his life he re- I thank the gentlewoman for giving me mained true to his principles, fighting for un- the opportunity to speak in honor of When Congressman Edwards retired in 1994, the late Republican Congress- derserved and underrepresented communities the recently departed Congressman no matter what the cost. William Donlon ‘‘Don’’ Edwards, a civil man and former chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary, Henry A San Jose native and graduate of Stanford rights champion, supporter of the University, Congressman Edwards entered the Equal Rights Amendment, defender of Hyde, said this of Congressman Edwards: ‘‘He is relentlessly liberal, House of Representatives in 1962, ultimately the Constitution. participating in the passage of the Civil Rights I am proud to say that, as a freshman but that’s not a vice. The battle for the fullest expression of civil liberties is Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. in Congress, I had the honor to serve In the following decades, the Congressman losing a general, not a foot soldier.’’ with Congressman Edwards on the diligently defended, and led efforts to pre- Mr. Speaker, I was honored to serve, Committee on the Judiciary. I would serve, this critical legislation so that all Ameri- although briefly, with this great gen- just like to say a few words about his cans can today better exercise their Constitu- eral who battled for equal justice and work on that committee. tional rights. As Chairman of the Sub- equal rights. Congressman Edwards was the living committee on Civil and Constitutional Rights in Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I thank embodiment of the phrase ‘‘Equal Jus- the House Judiciary Committee he was dedi- Congressman SCOTT for those wonder- tice Under Law,’’ the words etched cated to increasing legal protections for above the main entrance of the United ful words. We have quite a number of California women and minorities. His work to level the States Supreme Court Building. When playing field continued with his leadership in Members as well as others who have he arrived to Congress in 1963, he the House Judiciary Committee on the Ameri- asked for their statements to be put in noted: ‘‘11 States in the Old South cans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which en- the RECORD, as our time is expiring at practiced apartheid. There was a House sured that citizens with disabilities have ac- this point, but I just would like to Un-American Activities Committee. cess to the same opportunities as all Ameri- make a couple of final comments. And the FBI was out of control threat- cans. We have talked about Don Edwards’ ening individual liberties.’’ Congressman Don Edwards was also instru- As a freshman, he wasted no time legislative record, but it really was mental in preserving some of our greatest na- adapting to his new role in Congress rooted in his values. He was someone tional treasures in California. In the early because he recalled that, when he ar- who cared about people who didn’t 1970s, Congressman Edwards was one of the rived on Capitol Hill, ‘‘Black people have enough, and when he rewrote the key leaders in the creation of the San Fran- couldn’t vote in large parts of the Bankruptcy Act, he was thinking cisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, which was country, and if they did, they’d get about working people who couldn’t ac- later named in his honor in 1995. His dedica- hanged.’’ tually make ends meet. tion to environmental protection, specifically After visiting the American South When the service workers in the preserving urban wetlands, will ensure that where his son Leonard worked to reg- House were laid off every time the generations to come will enjoy California’s ister African Americans to vote, he House recessed and without any ability beautiful landscape. wrote a letter to Dr. Martin Luther to actually have a paycheck, the one During his 32 years in the House of Rep- King, telling him that he understood person they sought for help was Con- resentatives and as the dean of the California ‘‘the absolute necessity for the imme- gressman Don Edwards. Democratic delegation, Congressman diate passage’’ of the Civil Rights Act, I remember lobbyists came in to Edwards was always guided by a sense of and he told Dr. King that ‘‘we stand lobby in favor of discrimination justice and fairness; earning the respect of his ready to support your efforts here in against women, and I was on his staff. colleagues and working with both parties to Washington.’’ With that, he proceeded He said, ‘‘Well, let me call in the young get things done for the people of California to work to secure the passage of the lawyer I rely on for this.’’ When I and the citizens of our great nation. His legacy Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting walked in, that was sort of the end of will continue to serve as an example for us all Rights Act of 1965. the conversation. in Congress and he will be greatly missed. He rose quickly to the rank of chair- He lived a long time. He changed this Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to man of the House Subcommittee on world for the better. We loved him honor the memory of former Congressman Civil and Constitutional Rights in 1971. greatly. The fact that so many people Don Edwards, a man this body remembers as In that capacity, he took on major went out to California to help him— a champion for civil rights and American work- issues, such as the Equal Rights former staffers, people like Jim ers, and I remember as a kind and compas- Amendment, which fell just three Copeland and Debbie McFarland, who sionate mentor. States short of ratification. actually went out to make sure he had With civility and dignity, Congressman Congressman Edwards said, ‘‘It is the what he needed—was a tribute to the Edwards fought the most important civil rights irresistible impulse of government to kind of person he was. battles of our generation. He challenged dis- assume more power. My role has been As has been mentioned, he was very crimination against African-Americans, women, to say no.’’ That statement perfectly liberal, but he got along with people people with disabilities, and others seeking captures his drive to eliminate the who were very conservative. I remem- equal protection under the law. House Un-American Activities Com- ber he and Henry Hyde, as ranking He was also a strong defender of free mittee in 1975 and his disapproval of member, got along quite well and had a speech and a fierce advocate for the environ- President Nixon’s unauthorized use of great deal of respect for each other. ment, well before protecting the environment government agencies to harass polit- At this point, I would just like to say was a common or popular cause. ical opponents. that we miss Don Edwards. We honor Congressman Edwards fought for the little Congressman Edwards worked tire- his life and contributions. We know guy and everyone knew it. In fact, when Con- lessly to gain the passage of the Ameri- that we cannot mourn him. For his 100 gress would routinely fire all the food service cans with Disabilities Act in 1990, the years, he made a difference, he made workers on Capitol Hill as a quick fix to budget Fair Housing Amendments Act, and our country better, and we love him for issues, the workers would appeal to the Con- the Civil Rights Act of 1991. it. gressman from California to stand up for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:03 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.114 H21OCPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7087 them—even though he wasn’t on the com- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- et for fiscal year 2016; waiving a re- mittee that made the decision. VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF quirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII He truly was the conscience of the Con- H.R. 3762, RESTORING AMERI- with respect to consideration of certain gress. CANS’ HEALTHCARE FREEDOM resolutions reported from the Com- My most vivid memory of Congressman RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2015; mittee on Rules; and providing for con- Edwards was in 1992, when I narrowly lost my WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF sideration of motions to suspend the first race for the House. He was the dean of CLAUSE 6(A) OF RULE XIII WITH rules, which was referred to the House the California delegation at the time, and I was RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF Calendar and ordered to be printed. attending the orientation for new Members of CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS RE- Congress, not knowing whether I would ulti- PORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE f mately be elected. ON RULES; AND PROVIDING FOR In those moments of great anxiety, he CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO ADJOURNMENT showed me great kindness. He walked with SUSPEND THE RULES Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I move me, distracted me from the election news and Mr. WOODALL, from the Committee that the House do now adjourn. demonstrated the class and sincerity that he on Rules, submitted a privileged report The motion was agreed to; accord- was known for. (Rept. No. 114–303) on the resolution (H. ingly (at 7 o’clock and 21 minutes Congressman Edwards had a tremendous Res. 483) providing for consideration of p.m.), under its previous order, the impact on me and many other people across the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for rec- House adjourned until tomorrow, the country. His legacy is a reminder of Con- onciliation pursuant to section 2002 of Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. gress’ capacity to do great things. hthe concurrent resolution on the budg- for morning-hour debate. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the third quarter of 2015, pursuant to Public Law 95–384, are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. John Moolenaar ...... 9/23 9/23 Cuba ...... (3) ...... Committee total ...... 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR, Oct. 5, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2015

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ROB BISHOP, Chairman, Oct. 7, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON RULES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2015

Hon. Louise Slaughter ...... * ...... 253.96 ...... 253.96 Rose Laughlin ...... * ...... 253.96 ...... 253.96 Hon. James McGovern ...... 6/27 6/28 Kuwait ...... 105.00 ...... (3) ...... 105.00 6/28 6/29 Iraq ...... 11.00 ...... (3) ...... 11.00 6/29 6/30 Jordan ...... 191.00 ...... (3) ...... 191.00 6/30 7/2 Turkey ...... 178.00 ...... (3) ...... 178.00 Committee total ...... 485.00 ...... 507.92 ...... 992.92 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. * Travel Cancellation. h HON. PETE SESSIONS, Chairman, Oct. 6, 2015.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Agri- ETC. partment’s final rule — Competitive and culture. Noncompetitive Non-formula Federal Assist- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 3217. A letter from the Director, Regula- ance Programs — Specific Administrative tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, communications were taken from the Provisions for the Food Insecurity Nutrition Department of Health and Human Services, Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Incentive Grants Program (RIN: 0524-AA65) transmitting the Department’s final rule — 3216. A letter from the Director, National received October 19, 2015, pursuant to 5 Infant Formula: The Addition of Minimum Institute of Food and Agriculture, Depart- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- and Maximum Levels of Selenium to Infant

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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- cal Year 2014’’, in accordance with Sec. Social Security Act to sunset certain pension, transmitting the Commission’s final 1893(h) of the Social Security Act; jointly to alties relating to meaningful electronic rule — Amendment of Section 73.1216 of the the Committees on Energy and Commerce health records use by Medicare eligible pro- Commission’s Rules Related to Broadcast Li- and Ways and Means. fessionals and hospitals, and for other pur- censee-Conducted Contests [MB Docket No.: f poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means, 14-226] [RM-11684] received October 19, 2015, and in addition to the Committee on Energy pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON and Commerce, for a period to be subse- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS quently determined by the Speaker, in each mittee on Energy and Commerce. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of case for consideration of such provisions as 3219. A letter from the Assistant Director, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Senior Executive Management Office, De- committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper concerned. partment of Defense, transmitting a report By Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Ms. calendar, as follows: pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform BASS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to the Committee Mr. MILLER of Florida: Committee on MCDERMOTT, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. CROW- on Oversight and Government Reform. Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 1384. A bill to amend LEY, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, 3220. A letter from the Assistant Director, title 38, United States Code, to recognize the Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Executive and Political Personnel, Depart- service in the reserve components of certain Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. CLARKE of New ment of Defense, transmitting a report pur- persons by honoring them with status as vet- York, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act erans under law (Rept. 114–302). Referred to AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. GENE GREEN of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to the Committee on the Committee of the Whole House on the of Texas, Mr. HECK of Washington, Oversight and Government Reform. state of the Union. Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- 3221. A letter from the Assistant Director, Mr. WOODALL: Committee on Rules. gia, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. Senior Executive Management Office, De- House Resolution 483. Resolution providing MOORE, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLI- partment of Defense, transmitting a report for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3762) to TANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. POCAN, Mr. pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform provide for reconciliation pursuant to sec- RANGEL, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to the Committee tion 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the California, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. on Oversight and Government Reform. budget for fiscal year 2016; waiving a require- SLAUGHTER, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. VAN 3222. A letter from the Assistant Director, ment of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect HOLLEN, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. CLEAVER, Senior Executive Management Office, De- to consideration of certain resolutions re- Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. partment of Defense, transmitting a report ported from the Committee on Rules; and COHEN, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform providing for consideration of motions to WILSON of Florida, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to the Committee suspend the rules (Rept. 114–303). Referred to Mr. SERRANO, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- on Oversight and Government Reform. the House Calendar. sissippi, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of 3223. A letter from the Deputy Assistant f New York, and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, JOHNSON of Texas): Department of the Interior, transmitting the PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3781. A bill to amend parts B and E of Department’s final rule — Alaska; Hunting Under clause 2 of rule XII, public title IV of the Social Security Act to invest and Trapping in National Preserves [NPS- in funding prevention and family services to AKRO-18755; PPAKAKROZ5, bills and resolutions of the following help keep children safe and supported at PPMPRLE1Y.L00000] (RIN: 1024-AE21) re- titles were introduced and severally re- home with their families, and for other pur- ceived October 19, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ferred, as follows: poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, By Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia: By Mr. CA´ RDENAS (for himself, Mr. Sec. 251; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 3776. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for automatic con- COHEN, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. ELLISON, sources. ´ 3224. A letter from the General Counsel, tinuing resolutions; to the Committee on Ap- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. Executive Office for Immigration Review, propriations. JACKSON LEE, Ms. MOORE, Mr. RAN- Department of Justice, transmitting the De- By Mr. RIGELL: GEL, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- partment’s final rule — List of Pro Bono H.R. 3777. A bill to provide for relief from ginia, and Mr. VARGAS): Legal Service Providers for Individuals in sequester under the Balanced Budget and H.R. 3782. A bill to amend the Juvenile Jus- Immigration Proceedings [EOIR Docket No.: Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and tice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 164P; A.G. Order No.: 3565-2015] (RIN: 1125- offsets to such relief through reforms in cer- to eliminate the use of valid court orders to AA62) received October 19, 2015, pursuant to tain revenue and direct spending programs, secure lockup of status offenders, and for 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law and for other purposes; to the Committee on other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- cation and the Workforce. 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on the Ju- ´ diciary. mittees on the Budget, Energy and Com- By Mr. CARDENAS (for himself, Mr. 3225. A letter from the General Counsel, merce, the Judiciary, Education and the COHEN, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Workforce, Oversight and Government Re- Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. Department of Justice, transmitting the De- form, Homeland Security, Financial Serv- MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New partment’s final rule — Separate Represen- ices, and Agriculture, for a period to be sub- Mexico, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. RAN- tation for Custody and Bond Proceedings sequently determined by the Speaker, in GEL, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RUSH, [EOIR Docket No.: 181; AG Order No.: 3563- each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SERRANO, 2015] (RIN: 1125-AA78) received October 19, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. VARGAS): 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added committee concerned. H.R. 3783. A bill to provide definitions of by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- By Mr. DUFFY (for himself and Mr. terms and services related to community- mittee on the Judiciary. RIBBLE): based gang intervention to ensure that fund- 3226. A letter from the Principal Deputy H.R. 3778. A bill to amend title 23, United ing for such intervention is utilized in a Chief Financial Officer, Department of States Code, with respect to vehicle weight cost-effective manner and that community- Labor, transmitting the Department’s in- limitations for certain logging vehicles, and based agencies are held accountable for pro- terim final rule — Administrative Wage Gar- for other purposes; to the Committee on viding holistic, integrated intervention serv- nishment Procedures (RIN: 1290-AA27) re- Transportation and Infrastructure. ices, and for other purposes; to the Com- ceived October 19, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. VALADAO (for himself, Mr. mittee on Education and the Workforce. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, SWALWELL of California, Mr. KNIGHT, By Mr. CARNEY (for himself, Mr. Sec. 251;; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. NOLAN, Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. QUIGLEY, and Mr. CREN- 3227. A letter from the Assistant Secretary VARGAS, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. JOYCE, SHAW): for Employment and Training, Department Mr. ROYCE, Mr. COOK, Mr. KINZINGER H.R. 3784. A bill to amend the Securities of Labor, transmitting the Department’s of Illinois, Mr. COSTA, Mr. MCCLIN- Exchange Act of 1934 to establish an Office of final rule — Temporary Agricultural Em- TOCK, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. MURPHY of the Advocate for Small Business Capital For- ployment of H-2A Foreign Workers in the Florida, Mr. JONES, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. mation and a Small Business Capital Forma- Herding or Production of Livestock on the DENHAM, and Mr. DESAULNIER): tion Advisory Committee, and for other pur- Range in the United States (RIN: 1205-AB70) H.R. 3779. A bill to restrict the inclusion of poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- received October 19, 2015, pursuant to 5 social security account numbers on docu- ices.

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A bill to amend section 232 of the By Mr. DUFFY: Code, to establish a uniform definition for National Housing Act to provide that nurs- H.R. 3778. the term ‘‘foreign national’’, and for other ing homes receiving low ratings for purposes Congress has the power to enact this legis- purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- of the Medicare or Medicaid programs are in- lation pursuant to the following: ary, and in addition to the Committee on eligible for mortgage insurance under such Article I, Section 8 Oversight and Government Reform, for a pe- section, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. VALADAO: riod to be subsequently determined by the mittee on Financial Services. H.R. 3779. Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Mr. CHABOT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H. Res. 484. A resolution congratulating lation pursuant to the following: tion of the committee concerned. the Government and people of the Republic Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- By Mrs. DAVIS of California (for her- of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, stitution of the United States. self and Mr. PETERS): and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. KING of Iowa: H.R. 3786. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Foreign Affairs. H.R. 3780. cation Act of 1965 and the Truth in Lending By Ms. MCSALLY (for herself, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Act to clarify the application of prepayment BISHOP of Michigan, Mr. WEBER of lation pursuant to the following: amounts on student loans; to the Committee Texas, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 on Education and the Workforce, and in ad- lina, Mr. COOK, Mr. COSTELLO of By Mr. DOGGETT: dition to the Committee on Financial Serv- Pennsylvania, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of H.R. 3781. ices, for a period to be subsequently deter- Texas, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- PERRY, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: sideration of such provisions as fall within TOM PRICE of Georgia, Ms. GRANGER, Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the Mr. SALMON, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. United States Constitution the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. ´ By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself, Mrs. DESANTIS, Mr. ZINKE, Mrs. COMSTOCK, By Mr. CARDENAS: H.R. 3782. BUSTOS, and Mr. CRAWFORD): Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina, Mr. H.R. 3787. A bill to amend title 23, United DOLD, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Code, to improve public under- BARLETTA, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of standing of how transportation investments Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. CURBELO of Flor- the United States. are made by public agencies through estab- ida, Mr. ROUZER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, By Mr. CA´ RDENAS: lishing greater transparency and account- Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. H.R. 3783. ability processes; to the Committee on POLIQUIN, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. DENT, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Transportation and Infrastructure. STEFANIK, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. ELLISON (for himself, Mr. GRI- MCCAUL, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. RUSSELL, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of JALVA, and Mr. HUFFMAN): Mr. DONOVAN, Mr. GOSAR, Mrs. MIMI the United States. H.R. 3788. A bill to direct the Secretary of WALTERS of California, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. KATKO, Mr. CRENSHAW, and Mr. By Mr. CARNEY: Transportation to develop performance H.R. 3784. measures for assessing transportation MACARTHUR): H. Res. 485. A resolution expressing soli- Congress has the power to enact this legis- connectivity and accessibility for highway darity with the people of Israel in the wake lation pursuant to the following: and public transportation systems, and for of recent terrorist attacks and condemning Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- the Palestinian Authority for inciting an at- States Constitution, the Taxing and Spend- portation and Infrastructure. mosphere of violence; to the Committee on ing Clause: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power By Mr. GUINTA: Foreign Affairs. To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts H.R. 3789. A bill to amend title 38, United and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for f States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- the common Defence and general Welfare of erans Affairs to furnish a memorial head- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY the United States . . .’’ stone or marker to commemorate an eligible STATEMENT By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: individual whose remains are identified and H.R. 3785. available but the location of the gravesite is Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- unknown; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- the Rules of the House of Representa- lation pursuant to the following: fairs. tives, the following statements are sub- Constitutional Authority—Necessary and By Ms. KELLY of Illinois: mitted regarding the specific powers Proper Clause (Art. I, Sec. 8, Clause 18) H.R. 3790. A bill to improve science, tech- granted to Congress in the Constitu- THE U.S. CONSTITUTION nology, engineering, and mathematics edu- tion to enact the accompanying bill or ARTICLE I, SECTION 8: POWERS OF cation, and for other purposes; to the Com- joint resolution. CONGRESS mittee on Education and the Workforce. CLAUSE 18 By Mrs. LOVE (for herself and Mr. By Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia: The Congress shall have power . . . To LUETKEMEYER): H.R. 3776. make all laws which shall be necessary and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3791. A bill to raise the consolidated proper for carrying into execution the fore- lation pursuant to the following: assets threshold under the small bank hold- going powers, and all other powers vested by ing company policy statement, and for other Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution: ‘‘The Congress shall have power to lay and this Constitution in the government of the purposes; to the Committee on Financial collect taxes, duties, inposts, and excises, to United States, or in any department or offi- Services. pay the debts and provide for the common cer thereof. By Ms. MOORE: defense and general welfare of the United By Mrs. DAVIS of California: H.R. 3792. A bill to assist young adults with States.’’ H.R. 3786. obtaining or regaining driver’s licenses, and Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution: Congress has the power to enact this legis- for other purposes; to the Committee on ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the Treas- lation pursuant to the following: Transportation and Infrastructure. ury, but in consequence of appropriations Article 1 Section 8 By Mr. MURPHY of Florida (for him- made by law; and a regular statemetn and By Mr. DESAULNIER: self, Mr. DEUTCH, and Ms. BONAMICI): account of the receipts and expenditures of H.R. 3787. H.R. 3793. A bill to amend the Older Ameri- all public money shall be published from Congress has the power to enact this legis- cans Act of 1965 to provide equal treatment time to time.’’ lation pursuant to the following: of LGBT older individuals, and for other pur- By Mr. RIGELL: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. poses; to the Committee on Education and H.R. 3777. By Mr. ELLISON: the Workforce. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3788. By Mr. ROSS (for himself and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- PERLMUTTER): Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3794. A bill to amend the Liability gress shall have Power To lay and collect Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of Risk Retention Act of 1986 to expand the Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the United States, which states: types of commercial insurance authorized the Debts and provide for the common The Congress shall have the power to make for risk retention groups serving nonprofit Defence and general Welfare of the United all laws which shall be necessary and proper organizations and educational institutions, States.’’ for carrying into execution the foregoing and for other purposes; to the Committee on Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: ‘‘To make powers, and all other powers vested by this Financial Services. all Laws which shall be necessary and proper Constitution in the Government of the

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United States, or in any Department or Offi- H.R. 775: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 1966: Ms. WILSON of Florida. cer thereof.’’ BUTTERFIELD, and Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 1974: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. By Mr. GUINTA: H.R. 814: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 2050: Ms. MOORE, Mr. YOUNG of Alas- H.R. 3789. H.R. 836: Mrs. HARTZLER. ka, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 842: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. YARMUTH. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 850: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 2090: Mr. DESAULNIER. Article I, Section VIII, Clause XVIII—The H.R. 870: Mr. CROWLEY and Mr. BEN RAY H.R. 2121: Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. WILLIAMS, and Congress shall have power to make all laws LUJA´ N of New Mexico. Mr. PITTENGER. which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 921: Mr. VEASEY. H.R. 2156: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. rying in to execution the foregoing powers H.R. 938: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 2205: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. and all other powers vested . . . H.R. 953: Ms. LEE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 2209: Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. By Ms. KELLY of Illinois: RICHMOND, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. LARSEN of PITTENGER, and Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 3790. Washington, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. H.R. 2224: Ms. CASTOR of Florida and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- POCAN, and Mr. PASCRELL. SWALWELL of California. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 985: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD and Mr. H.R. 2257: Mr. BUCK. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- KIND. H.R. 2260: Mr. YARMUTH. tion H.R. 989: Ms. FUDGE. H.R. 2287: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. By Mrs. LOVE: H.R. 1019: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 2293: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. H.R. 1061: Ms. LEE and Mr. ASHFORD. H.R. 3791. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 1062: Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Texas, Mr. NEAL, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. H.R. 1090: Mr. JOLLY. lation pursuant to the following: SERRANO, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. KAP- H.R. 1178: Mr. HUDSON. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: ‘‘The Con- TUR, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. H.R. 1185: Mr. DOLD. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. YOUNG gress shall have power . . . To regulate com- H.R. 1211: Ms. TSONGAS and Mr. LANGEVIN. of Iowa, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. VELA, Mr. MICHAEL merce with foreign nations, and among the H.R. 1220: Mr. HURD of Texas, Mr. YOUNG of F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. PALLONE, and several states, and with the Indian tribes.’’ Indiana, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. COLE, Mr. KEN- Mr. MOULTON. By Ms. MOORE: NEDY, Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. H.R. 2380: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 3792. FATTAH, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. REED, Ms. ESTY, sylvania. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. WILSON of H.R. 2406: Mr. KIND. lation pursuant to the following: Florida, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. BASS, and Mr. H.R. 2494: Mrs. LOVE and Mr. ROGERS of Article I, Section 8 ROSKAM. Kentucky. By Mr. MURPHY of Florida: H.R. 1258: Mr. PALLONE, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. H.R. 2530: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 3793. POLIQUIN, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. WITT- H.R. 2536: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MAN, and Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 2546: Mr. TAKANO. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1266: Mr. ZINKE. H.R. 2566: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri and Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 1301: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. CLARK of KIND. By Mr. ROSS: Massachusetts, and Mr. MACARTHUR. H.R. 2588: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 3794. H.R. 1309: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. LATTA, and H.R. 2590: Mr. ASHFORD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. H.R. 2597: Mr. HUDSON. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1312: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania H.R. 2612: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Clause 3. and Mr. SMITH of Missouri. sylvania, Mr. KEATING, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. By Mr. RYAN of Ohio: H.R. 1343: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. H.R. 2613: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 3795. TONKO. H.R. 2646: Mr. ZINKE, Mr. FATTAH, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1384: Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia and POMPEO. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. SHUSTER. To make all Laws which shall be necessary H.R. 1388: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. H.R. 2654: Ms. TITUS. and proper for carrying into Execution the H.R. 1401: Mr. KEATING, Mr. DANNY K. H.R. 2689: Mr. SWALWELL of California. foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 2710: Mr. ALLEN and Mr. LABRADOR. ed by this Constitution in the Government of H.R. 1430: Mr. HOLDING. H.R. 2726: Mr. DONOVAN. the United States, or in any Department or H.R. 1453: Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 2738: Ms. ESTY. Officer thereof. H.R. 1457: Mr. PITTS. H.R. 2753: Mr. DEFAZIO. By Mr. WALKER: H.R. 1475: Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. H.R. 2759: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Ms. KUSTER, H.R. 3796. COOK, and Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. FORTENBERRY, and Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1542: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. ROYBAL-ALLARD. lation pursuant to the following: MCDERMOTT, and Mr. KIND. H.R. 2799: Mr. STUTZMAN and Mr. KIND. Art. I, Sec. 8, Cl. 1, 3, and 18 of the United H.R. 1567: Mr. JOLLY, Mr. SWALWELL of H.R. 2805: Mr. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 2823: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. States Constitution. California, and Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.R. 1651: Mrs. LOVE. H.R. 2844: Mrs. BUSTOS. f H.R. 1680: Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. SCHA- H.R. 2847: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 2849: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS KOWSKY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. WILSON of Florida, and Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 2858: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1692: Mr. KEATING. and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1726: Mr. RANGEL and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 2903: Mr. COLLINS of New York. tions, as follows: H.R. 1733: Ms. NORTON and Mr. PITTS. H.R. 2911: Mr. WELCH, Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. H.R. 1737: Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. COFF- DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. BARLETTA, Ms. H.R. 169: Mr. MCKINLEY and Mr. EMMER of MAN, Mr. MARINO, and Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. KUSTER, and Mr. YODER. Minnesota. H.R. 1747: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 2939: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 224: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. H.R. 1758: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 2944: Mr. DOLD and Ms. GABBARD. ISRAEL, Ms. HAHN, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of H.R. 1761: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 2957: Mr. HUFFMAN. Pennsylvania, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, H.R. 1769: Mr. LUCAS and Mr. YOHO. H.R. 2994: Mr. SIRES. Mr. ENGEL, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 1786: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota, Mr. H.R. 3024: Mrs. NOEM and Mr. RANGEL. KEATING, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. SIRES, HECK of Washington, and Mr. CARNEY. H.R. 3026: Mr. NUNES. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, and Mr. POCAN. H.R. 1793: Mr. ZINKE and Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 3033: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. H.R. 226: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Mr. H.R. 1834: Mr. ROONEY of Florida. H.R. 3051: Mr. THOMPSON of California and GUTIE´ RREZ. H.R. 1855: Mr. HECK of Washington and Mr. Ms. DUCKWORTH. H.R. 290: Mr. HUFFMAN. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 3064: Ms. DUCKWORTH. H.R. 309: Ms. LEE. H.R. 1858: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 3067: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 343: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. PINGREE, sylvania. H.R. 3094: Mr. MICA. and Mr. POLIQUIN. H.R. 1901: Mr. LABRADOR. H.R. 3126: Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 379: Mr. MCNERNEY. H.R. 1933: Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 3137: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 425: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 1941: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN and Mr. H.R. 3150: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. H.R. 532: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. GRAVES of Missouri. MCNERNEY, and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 542: Mr. KIND. H.R. 1942: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 3180: Mr. MOULTON and Mr. KING of H.R. 556: Mr. BOST. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. New York. H.R. 581: Mr. MOULTON. NEAL, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. H.R. 3190: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 592: Ms. MCSALLY and Mr. GIBSON. CHABOT, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 3193: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 703: Mr. HOLDING. H.R. 1943: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 3201: Mr. CURBELO of Florida and Mr. H.R. 731: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 1964: Mr. DENT, Mr. DESJARLAIS, and BECERRA. H.R. 746: Mr. LYNCH. Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 3226: Ms. NORTON and Mr. LANCE.

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H.R. 3229: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 3516: Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. SMITH of H.J. Res. 68: Mr. LUCAS. H.R. 3235: Mr. LYNCH and Ms. ROYBAL- Texas, Mr. BOST, Mr. HARDY, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 17: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. ALLARD. BENISHEK. SEWELL of Alabama, Mrs. ROBY, and Mr. H.R. 3255: Mr. BOST and Mr. HURD of Texas. H.R. 3537: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. DONOVAN. H.R. 3296: Mr. ADERHOLT. H.R. 3539: Ms. ESHOO and Mr. DOLD. H. Con. Res. 40: Ms. CLARKE of New York H.R. 3299: Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California H.R. 3549: Mr. KIND. and Ms. GABBARD. and Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.R. 3558: Mr. CONYERS. H. Con. Res. 75: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. H.R. 3573: Mr. LATTA. H.R. 3314: Mrs. BLACK, Mr. FARENTHOLD, HUFFMAN, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. H.R. 3618: Mr. MARCHANT. and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. FATTAH, Mr. TONKO, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of H.R. 3626: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. H.R. 3326: Mr. CARNEY and Mr. AUSTIN California, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. PALLONE, H.R. 3632: Mr. ELLISON and Ms. CASTOR of SCOTT of Georgia. Ms. LEE, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. LARSON of Con- Florida. H.R. 3351: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. necticut, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, H.R. 3655: Mr. LUCAS. FATTAH, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- Ms. TITUS, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. MICHAEL F. H.R. 3659: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. vania, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. NEAL, Mr. KIL- SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 3355: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. DEE, and Mr. MOOLENAAR. H.R. 3661: Mr. POLIQUIN. H.R. 3364: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 3666: Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. HUIZENGA of H. Con. Res. 80: Ms. CLARKE of New York. New Mexico and Mr. VEASEY. Michigan, Ms. CLARKE of New York, and Mr. H. Res. 28: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. H.R. 3378: Ms. WILSON of Florida. ISRAEL. H. Res. 54: Ms. DELAURO and Mr. ZINKE. H.R. 3381: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. H.R. 3683: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. H. Res. 110: Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 3395: Mr. DESAULNIER and Mr. HUFFMAN. H. Res. 293: Mr. DONOVAN, Mr. LATTA, Mrs. KEATING. H.R. 3686: Mr. KLINE. LOWEY, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 3411: Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. H.R. 3692: Mr. HUFFMAN and Mr. COSTA. DENT, and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. DESAULNIER, and Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 3696: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H. Res. 393: Mr. FATTAH, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. H.R. 3423: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota, Ms. sylvania, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. LARSEN of SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. COHEN, MCCOLLUM, and Mr. ISRAEL. Washington, Mr. CUELLAR, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Mr. WELCH. H.R. 3427: Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. SIRES, Ms. H. Res. 416: Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. LEE, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- DELBENE, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. CLARKE fornia, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. LOEBSACK, and Mr. GRAYSON. of New York, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, and Mr. DESAULNIER, and Ms. CLARK of Massachu- H.R. 3699: Mr. LUCAS. CALVERT. setts. ORDALLO ASTINGS H.R. 3709: Ms. B and Mr. H . H. Res. 417: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. H.R. 3455: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 3711: Mr. HUFFMAN and Mr. PETERS. H. Res. 428: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. CARSON of sylvania. H.R. 3726: Mr. ROUZER. Indiana, and Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 3459: Mr. WOMACK and Mr. HOLDING. H.R. 3733: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H. Res. 433: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 3471: Mr. COOK, Ms. TITUS, and Mr. H.R. 3740: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. JUDY ENGEL. CHU of California. H. Res. 443: Ms. DUCKWORTH. H.R. 3473: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3743: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H. Res. 445: Mrs. BUSTOS and Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 3484: Mr. KNIGHT, Ms. LINDA T. H.R. 3756: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. HONDA, Ms. H. Res. 471: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. TAKAI, and SA´ NCHEZ of California, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- WILSON of Florida, and Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. TAKANO. fornia, and Ms. HAHN. H.J. Res. 29: Mr. JOLLY. H. Res. 475: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 3488: Mr. LABRADOR. H.J. Res. 67: Mr. LUCAS. H. Res. 479: Mr. KING of New York.

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 No. 154 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was tomorrow. In recent weeks, it has because he refused to unfairly target Sec- called to order by the President pro come absolutely clear that this com- retary Clinton. But what else could be tempore (Mr. HATCH). mittee is nothing more than a political expected from a committee whose sole f hit job on Hillary Clinton. purpose is to drag a Presidential hope- I remember a program, ‘‘Queen for a ful through the mud? PRAYER Day.’’ I guess this is ‘‘Speaker for the It is no secret that for the last 2 The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Day.’’ Republican Majority Leader of years, numerous Republican-directed fered the following prayer: the House of Representatives MCCAR- organizations with huge amounts of Let us pray. THY—here is what he said on a TV money have been targeting Hillary Eternal Spirit, for the beauty of the show, radio show, or whatever it was: Clinton—for more than 2 years—be- Earth and the glories of the skies, we Everybody thought Hillary Clinton was un- cause they knew she would likely run praise You. For Your love that extends beatable, right? But we put together a for President and they wanted to soft- to us undeserved mercies, we lift our Benghazi special committee, a select com- en her up, just as MCCARTHY said. hearts in grateful thanksgiving. mittee. What are her numbers today? Her Look at the committee’s record. In 17 In this challenging season of our na- numbers are dropping. months, committee Republicans have tional life, give our lawmakers the wis- Well, that is one reason he was held a whopping three hearings—in 17 dom to look to You. May they remem- Speaker for the day. There were other months. Tomorrow’s hearing will be ber that You are the author and fin- reasons, of course. But he told the the first public hearing since January. isher of our Nation’s destiny, guiding truth. He told the truth. Congressman It is October. October is winding down. us with Your prevailing providence. MCCARTHY isn’t the only Republican to Instead, Republican Chairman TREY Lord, inspire our Senators to remove speak the truth about this so-called GOWDY and his committee have focused obstacles that hinder them from ac- committee. Last week Republican Con- millions of dollars and thousands of complishing Your purposes. May they gressman RICHARD HANNA of New York staff hours on Hillary Clinton—and Hil- seek only to please You. said: lary Clinton only. The committee has God of grace and glory, thank You Sometimes the biggest sin you can commit interviewed or deposed eight Clinton for continuing to be our refuge and in D.C. is to tell the truth. This may not be campaign staffers. Yet Chairman strength. politically correct, but I think that there GOWDY has held only one hearing with was a big part of this investigation that was an expert from the intelligence com- We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen. designed to go after people and an individual, f Hillary Clinton. After what Kevin McCarthy munity and not a single hearing with said, it’s difficult to accept at least a part of anyone from the Department of De- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE it was not true. I think that’s the way Wash- fense, which is clearly a key entity re- The President pro tempore led the ington works. But you’d like to expect more sponding to attacks on our diplomatic Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: from a committee that’s spent millions of post. And what have they learned in all dollars and tons of time. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the that time? Nothing. A recent report by United States of America, and to the Repub- That is an understatement—about $5 the Democrats on the Benghazi Select lic for which it stands, one nation under God, million just for this one select com- Committee confirms that none of the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mittee. There have been other hearings witnesses they interviewed supported f that have cost huge amounts of tax- any of the wild conspiracy theories re- payer dollars. They are going again to- garding those attacks. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY morrow, and they said be ready for 8 Contrast the Benghazi Committee LEADER hours—8 hours of interrogation. And with the work of the legally required The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. that is what it is, an interrogation. investigation of these attacks, the Ac- PAUL). The Democratic leader is recog- These two quotes are from two House countability Review Board. This inde- nized. Republicans. HANNA from New York is pendent review was overseen by re- f not a Democrat, he is a Republican. spected leaders, Ambassador Thomas The message is clear: The Benghazi Pickering, who is one of the great dip- BENGHAZI SELECT COMMITTEE Committee is a political calculation lomats of our time, and ADM Michael Mr. REID. Mr. President, former meant to influence Presidential elec- Mullen. They completed their work in First Lady, U.S. Senator of the State tions. And there is more. Now we have less than 3 months, not 17 months. The of New York, and Secretary of State found out that one of the Republican review board immediately put out a Hillary Clinton will testify before the staffers on the committee claims that hard-hitting report with a series of rec- so-called Benghazi Select Committee he—the staffer—was unfairly fired be- ommendations to make sure an attack

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Today’s an- diately and began to implement the financial security of our economy. nouncement is encouraging because it recommendations from the Account- Even though this bill is not our per- is always positive to see Republicans ability Review Board. fect bill, we are going to cooperate and Democrats working together to ad- In summary, Republicans spent at with our Republican colleagues. Sev- dress this epidemic. least $5 million to attack Secretary eral months ago we reached an agree- Here is another bipartisan oppor- Clinton. On this one committee, this ment with Republicans to begin debat- tunity for us to work together on this one select committee, they have spent ing this legislation, and now we can issue: Let’s pass S. 799, the Protecting $4.7 or $4.8 million. Republicans have process it in an efficient and bipartisan Our Infants Act. I hope the Senate will done little to investigate the Benghazi manner. pass that important bipartisan legisla- attacks. And what little work House Would the Chair announce the busi- tion very soon. Republicans actually did only recon- ness of the day. f firmed the basic findings of all three of f CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION these previous investigations. House Republicans sadly have used RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME SHARING BILL the tragic deaths of four innocent The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, ear- Americans and turned it into an ap- the previous order, the leadership time lier this year, millions of people were palling political farce. The very notion is reserved. affected when the Obama administra- that an official House committee was tion was hit by a devastating cyber at- used as a political tool is inexcusable. f tack. It is an attack that has been de- I would suggest that the chairman of MORNING BUSINESS scribed as ‘‘one of the worst breaches in U.S. history,’’ but it is hardly the that committee should be ashamed of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under last one we will face. himself. It is even more disgraceful the previous order, the Senate will be when nearly 5 million taxpayer dollars The challenges posed by cyber at- in a period of morning business for 1 tacks are real, and they are broad. were spent on this political hit job. hour, with Senators permitted to speak Senate Democrats will continue to They threaten governments, busi- therein. fight to get this sham of a committee nesses, and individuals. Americans see Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest disbanded. Weeks ago, we sent a letter these threats in the public sector. For the absence of a quorum. to Speaker BOEHNER urging him to instance, as reports have indicated, the I withdraw that. The reason we were bring this disgraceful committee to an sensitive personal information of mil- going to have a quorum call—I know end, but, no, they are plodding forward. lions who purchase insurance through other people want to have a chance to Today, Senate Democrats sent a letter ObamaCare is especially vulnerable. speak, but Senator MCCONNELL is on to the Republican National Committee Americans see these threats in the pri- his way. requesting that it reimburse the Amer- vate sector as well. For instance, de- ican people for the Benghazi Commit- f spite the cyber deal recently agreed tee’s expenses. Why did we do that? It RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY upon between China and the adminis- is only fair since the so-called com- LEADER tration, press reports indicate that mittee is clearly a Republican political Chinese hacking attempts on American organization. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- companies and businesses appear to be jority leader is recognized. f continuing unabated. Americans also f know that a cyber attack is essentially CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION a personal attack on their own privacy. DRUG ABUSE EPIDEMIC SHARING BILL It is violating to think of strangers Mr. REID. Mr. President, today the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, be- digging through our medical records Senate turns its attention to the cy- fore discussing the bill currently before and emails. It is worrying to think of bersecurity bill. It is way overdue. The the Senate, I would like to note that criminals accessing credit card num- bill, which is OK, is better than noth- President Obama will be heading to bers and Social Security information. ing—let’s put it that way. West Virginia today with Drug Czar That is why the Senate will again The ranking member of the Intel- Botticelli to announce additional steps consider bipartisan legislation to help ligence Committee, Senator FEINSTEIN, the Federal Government will take to Americans’ most private and personal and the chairman of that committee, address America’s prescription drug information. It would do so by defeat- Senator BURR, have worked hard on abuse and heroin epidemic. ing cyber attacks through the sharing this legislation, which addresses a seri- This epidemic has been particularly of information. It contains modern ous national security issue. In fact, it devastating to my constituents. Today, tools that cybersecurity experts tell us is so serious that we should have ad- drug overdoses—principally driven by could help prevent future attacks dressed this topic long ago. We tried to. painkillers—claim more Kentucky against both public and private sectors. As Senate Democrats, we tried so very lives than car accidents. Today, in- It contains important measures to pro- hard. We had a comprehensive cyberse- creased heroin overdose rates account tect individual privacy and civil lib- curity bill on the floor 3 years ago for nearly one-third of all drug over- erties. It has been carefully scrutinized which was much deeper and better than dose deaths in the Commonwealth. by Senators of both parties. In short, this one—3 years ago—but our Repub- Today, thousands of innocent babies this legislation is strong, transparent, lican colleagues blocked us from even are born dependent on opioids. and bipartisan. Republicans and Demo- debating the bill. We couldn’t even de- I recently hosted Director Botticelli crats joined together to pass this legis- bate the bill. Why? They, the Repub- in Kentucky to discuss critical issues lation through committee, the admin- licans, were told the chamber of com- such as these. I am encouraged to see istration supports it, and the House has merce didn’t like it. At about the same him and the President engaged and already passed similar legislation. time, the chamber of commerce’s proposing certain steps that my home With a little cooperation, we can pass whole operation was hacked by the State of Kentucky has already em- it here shortly as well. Chinese. The people who worked down braced. The chair of the Intelligence Com- there expected things to come out in Drug abuse certainly isn’t a partisan mittee, Senator BURR, is working to English, but they came out in Chinese. issue. Many Members of the Senate are set votes on pending amendments and But they didn’t like the bill anyway, so actively engaged on the matter. I know has accommodated other Senators in they told the Republicans to oppose it, the President will be joined today by the form of a substitute amendment. I and they marched over here and op- West Virginia’s Republican Senator wish to thank him for his hard work on posed it. and Democratic Senator. Finding solu- this legislation. I wish to also thank

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Is that what the will. closure this month, forcing 83,000 Colo- President promised the American peo- f radans to find new insurance for next ple? year. The same is true in Iowa, Ne- I got an email from one of my con- OBAMACARE braska, Nevada, Oregon, and Louisiana. stituents yesterday—Al Harris, a great Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, From the bayous of Louisiana to the guy, in Green River, WY, and he wrote: barely a week goes by that we don’t see Pacific Northwest, from the Big Apple ‘‘HELP!!!!!!’’ He said: ‘‘WINHealth has another harmful consequence of to the Great Plains and the Rocky become the latest casualty of ObamaCare, a poorly conceived and Mountains, ObamaCare co-ops are fail- ObamaCare.’’ Al says that at his busi- badly executed law. It has caused costs ing all over America. In all, one-third ness ‘‘I have about 30 people that now to millions of Americans. It has of the 23 ObamaCare health co-ops have will have no insurance . . . at least not harmed the quality and availability of failed, leaving about 400,000 policy- this insurance. I am scrambling with care. Now comes further evidence that holders nationwide looking for new few options and I’m convinced any op- ObamaCare is a mess of a law, filled coverage for 2016. tion will be substantially more expen- with broken promises. These failures of ObamaCare health sive.’’ Al said: ‘‘This train wreck needs We recently learned the Kentucky co-ops come as absolutely no surprise to be stopped.’’ Health Cooperative, a nonprofit health to those of us who predicted that giv- I agree. President Obama and Demo- insurer created by ObamaCare with ing the government more control of crats in Congress made a mess of the Federal taxpayer funds, will cease op- our health care system would be detri- health care system in our country, but erations and stop offering health care mental to the health care coverage they said they had a better way of plans at the end of the year. For the people rely on. I said so on the Senate doing things. They said they knew best second time in as little as 3 years, as floor as far back as 2009. how to create competition and how many as 51,000 Kentuckians will lose The administration knew beforehand health care should operate in America. the health care coverage they cur- that this plan was not viable and that They created all these Washington rently have and will be forced to tens of thousands of people could lose mandates. They required people to buy choose a new plan—all thanks to their coverage. They chose to cling fast expensive coverage that was more than ObamaCare. This Kentucky co-op was a to a disastrous leftwing experiment most people wanted, needed or could boondoggle from the start. It received with our health care system over afford. Then they created the ex- nearly $150 million in Federal loans, in- choosing stability and affordable cov- changes where people could buy this cluding a solvency loan this past No- erage for the many people caught up in new, expensive Washington-mandated vember in a failed taxpayer bailout to ObamaCare and these failed health co- insurance coverage. Now the people of try to keep it afloat. It had the largest ops. What a colossal mess. Wyoming are left with one option on recorded loss of all 23 co-ops in our I yield the floor. the ObamaCare exchange. Buy this in- whole country. The Kentucky co-op The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- surance from this one company or the had the biggest loss of any co-op in the ator from Wyoming. IRS will come knocking at your door whole country—more than $50 million Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I to collect a big tax penalty. The pen- in 2014. would like to associate myself with the alty is going up next year. Things were hardly much better for remarks of the majority leader and Because of the significant failures of the Kentuckians who actually enrolled point out in today’s New York Times, the Obama administration, rural Amer- in it. Over the past 2 years, the co-op Wednesday, October 21, the big head- icans now have fewer choices. It is not saw double-digit premium increases on line—‘‘Insurance Out of Reach for just in Wyoming. We learned last week the individual market. If it had sur- Many, Despite Law.’’ Despite this law, that insurance co-ops in Colorado, Or- vived, it was planning on increasing insurance is out of reach for many. I egon, and Tennessee are all closing premiums for its members by 25 per- know my colleagues who were back their doors. Why? Because they have cent in 2016. If this contraption had home visiting with people around their lost so much money. Eight of the twen- survived into next year, it was going to home State last week, listening to ty-three health care co-ops in the coun- increase premiums by 25 percent. what was on constituents’ minds, heard try have collapsed, completely col- Here is what the Kentucky co-op’s exactly this—the problems of the lapsed in the last couple of months. Co- CEO said about this particular govern- health care law. ops have closed in New York, Ken- ment-subsidized health care plan: ‘‘In I was at home in Wyoming, and I tucky—as the majority leader said—in the plainest language, things have heard from a lot of people who are very Louisiana, in Nevada, in Iowa, and Ne- come up short of where they need to concerned about President Obama’s braska. Many are in rural areas where be.’’ collapsing health care law. That is people already don’t have a lot of That is for sure. If only we would what this law is doing; it is collapsing. choice. have that kind of honesty from the People in Wyoming learned that one We are talking about one-half mil- Obama administration on the many insurance company—WINhealth—will lion people who are going to lose their failures of ObamaCare. The collapse of no longer be selling insurance through coverage, losing their insurance. Re- the Kentucky co-op is emblematic of the ObamaCare exchange in our State. member that promise President Obama the situation across the land. The The company said it had to stop selling made: If you like your coverage, you Obama administration claimed their ObamaCare plans because there was no can keep your coverage. Where is the government-subsidized co-ops would way to make money without big tax- President now? The President says the provide affordable and sustainable al- payer subsidies coming from Wash- health care law is working better than ternatives to private insurance. The ington. This company was already he even thought. Amazing. ObamaCare truth is anything but that. What is planning to raise rates significantly created these co-ops claiming to pro- even more disappointing is that the next year, and it turns out that even vide low-cost insurance. Then it sad- Obama administration itself predicted that wasn’t going to be enough money dled each of them with so many man- a nearly 40-percent default rate on its to make it worthwhile. In less than 2 dates and so many restrictions that taxpayer loans to co-ops. weeks, ObamaCare exchanges across they needed massive taxpayer bailouts. Now, 21 of 23 co-ops nationwide were the country will start selling insurance All together, these failed co-ops col- losing money as of the end of last year. for next year. The total number of lected nearly $900 million already in Enrollment in these co-ops fell below companies left selling insurance in the taxpayer loans to get the help they projections for the majority of plans. exchange for the State of Wyoming needed to get going. That is how Presi- Kentucky’s neighbor to the south, Ten- will be exactly one—one. There will be dent Obama put this together.

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Is that what care programs whose record keeping January just to be able to stay open. Is President Obama promised the Amer- does not date back that far. that what the President promised when ican people? Is that how ObamaCare Examples of improper Medicare pay- he said rates would drop $2,500 per fam- was supposed to work? ments include services that are not ily? Ezekiel Emanuel is one of the Presi- medically necessary, duplicative bill- In Montana, the rates are set to go dent’s architects of the health care ing for services by providers, ineligible up 43 percent for some co-op plans. law. He says that shutting down 56 hos- practice locations, and spending on That is not what anyone in America pitals is not enough. He has actually services that actually never took place. needed, and it is certainly not what written a book about this. It is aston- Yes, actions that never took place have rural Americans need. President ishing. The architect of the President’s been billed to the government. It Obama said the American people were health care law has written a book, and wasn’t discovered until later that those going to get more choices—more he says that over the next few years— reimbursements were improper, and it choices—because of his law instead of between now and 2020—more than 1,000 is rampant. This is taking money out getting fewer choices. Yet he stands up hospitals will close. There will be 1,000 of American people’s pockets. It is also and boldly says it is working better American communities where people denying those who have Medicare the than he expected. will be farther away from medical care. coverage that they are entitled to ObamaCare created the illusion of We will have 1,000 American towns in under the program. It is driving Medi- coverage. Now even the illusion is dis- danger because of the lost jobs and lost care down a road to insolvency that we appearing. What is even worse for rural health care. are going to have to deal with, and I Americans is that it is not just the There is no dispute that we needed think we should have been dealing with coverage that is turning out to be an health care reform in this country. We it over the past few years. illusion under ObamaCare. The care is did not need this destructive, disrup- Since we can’t summon the political actually disappearing. Earlier this tive, and dangerous ObamaCare law. It will—to my great distress—to recog- month, we learned that Mercy Hospital has been bad for patients, it has been nize the fact that Medicare is careen- in Independence, KY, will be closing bad for the providers—the nurses and ing toward insolvency at some point, soon. This is the 56th rural hospital to doctors who take care of those pa- which will result in significantly cut- close in the United States since 2010 tients—and it has been terrible for the ting benefits for current members re- when ObamaCare became law. Another American taxpayers. It has been espe- ceiving benefits under Medicare or re- 238 hospitals are in danger of closing. cially hard on rural communities. quire massive tax increases to cover The added expense, the regulations, We have to do something to stop this the deficit, one of the areas we can deal and the other destructive side effects of corrosive condition that causes hos- with now is to at least address those ObamaCare are a big reason for this. pitals to close, insurance co-ops to col- issues where we know that abuse has The patients who rely on these hos- lapse, and health care choices to dis- taken place. pitals will have to find some other appear. This is the 24th time I have come place to go to get their medical care— Democrats in Congress need to sit down to the floor to talk about this somewhere further away from home. down with Republicans and start talk- issue, and I have this chart with a ther- Democrats in Congress—many who ing about the kind of health care re- mometer on it to demonstrate the live in big cities—may take for granted forms that the American people need, spending that has taken place. We they can get to a hospital quickly. It is want, and deserve. wanted to reach the goal of defining not the case in rural America. As a I thank the Presiding Officer. $100 billion of waste, fraud, and abuse. doctor who has practiced medicine for I yield the floor. Well, we shot way past that. I mean, 25 years, I can tell you that the extra The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- we just can’t catch up with it. These time people spend traveling to a hos- TON). The Senator from Indiana. are matters that have been accounted pital can make all the difference in the f for by the Government Accountability world between life and death. For Office. This is not something that Re- WASTEFUL SPENDING someone who has had a heart attack or publicans are just making up or draw- has been in a traffic accident or for a Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I return ing from anecdotal items that appear woman with a high-risk pregnancy, to the floor this week for my 24th edi- in the paper or are raised on the talk every minute counts. Only 20 percent tion of ‘‘Waste of the Week.’’ I have shows. These are examples of what we of the U.S. population lives in rural been coming down every week that have already documented. areas, and these areas account for 60 Congress has been in session during Every once in a while when I come percent of all trauma deaths. Ameri- this cycle talking about waste, fraud, down here, I could talk about the $60 cans living in these rural areas don’t and abuse of hard-earned taxpayer dol- billion, and we could add $60 billion to and didn’t need President Obama mak- lars. This is the 24th edition, and today our climbing accountability of the ing it tougher for their rural local hos- I want to highlight improper Medicare total of waste, fraud, and abuse. But pital to stay open. Mercy Hospital was payments. every fourth or fifth time I like to ad- the center of medical care in the com- We all know that Medicare is impor- dress something that is so egregious munity for 100 years. It has provided tant to our older citizens, of which I that it draws the public attention to jobs for nearly 200 people. am one. Tens of millions of Americans say that we ought to look into this or In many parts of the country, such as depend on Medicare for their health to press their elected representatives in Independence, KS, and in much of care coverage, and we all know that we to do something about this matter and my home State of Wyoming, the local have the responsibility here in this say: Can you believe we are wasting hospital can be the biggest employer in body to preserve these important money on something as frivolous as the community. If the hospital closes, health benefits for those who depend on this? these people lose their jobs and the tax them. Preserving these benefits is pro- The Washington Post recently said in base for the community goes down, tecting Medicare from waste, fraud, an editorial about improper Federal which means fewer services, such as and abuse. Unfortunately, throughout payments: ‘‘Every misspent dollar lin- schools, firefighters, and public safety, the history of Medicare, it has been ing an undeserving pocket is a dollar and maybe the local restaurant or flo- plagued by improper payments, and it not available for those who need the rist won’t have enough business to stay is shocking to hear the numbers. help.’’ open. Nurses, teachers, and other work- The Government Accountability Of- Now, from time, as I have said, I try ers may move away looking for a bet- fice has reported that improper Medi- to bring up something that catches the

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Somebody came to with their lights flashing—cars pulling tion Act arrived at the White House the conclusion that this would be a over. Then they bill the government and on the desk of the President of the worthy project and a good use of tax- and are getting reimbursements for the United States. President Obama has payer dollars. That got a lot of atten- trip to and from the hospital. There said he is going to veto it or he has tion. has been $207 million of documented threatened to veto it. I rise on the floor Today I will talk about improper improper billing for these services. of the Senate today to beg him to payments that were made to ambu- Let me give one example. One of rethink his position and caution him lance suppliers. Medicare coverage al- those services is a Pennsylvania com- before he moves too swiftly to send the lows ambulance transports when a pa- pany that fraudulently billed Medicare message to the rest of the world that tient’s medical condition at the time of $3.6 million for transports, and the sup- America is disengaged. If he vetoes the transport is such that any other means plier recruited patients that did not re- National Defense Authorization Act, he of transportation would endanger the quire any transport. They made a deal is convincing and confirming for Vladi- patient’s health. with them. They said: Look, we are mir Putin, Kim Jong Un, the Chinese If something happens with the pa- going to use your name to submit the Government, the Ayatollah in Iran, tient at home where the spouse decides billing for reimbursement. We know and the rest of the world that America to drive the patient to the hospital but that you don’t need the transportation is relegating itself to a spectator on then comes to the conclusion that, no, for anything, but we need to document the sidelines of world affairs rather that could potentially endanger the this so we can get our money back. So than a beacon of hope for the op- person’s health further and decides to what we will do is give you part of the pressed, those in search of democracy, reimbursement. We will pay you some call 911 instead for an ambulance and and those who are at the feet of dic- of the money that we get if you will they decide they need to transport this tators. allow us to use your name and iden- It is time that we make sure our person so he or she has medical care on tity—maybe your Social Security num- military is funded and authorized to the way to the hospital, then a person ber or Medicare card number—and you the levels that are necessary to con- is eligible under Medicare for transpor- will be in on the deal. So if you get a front the world’s challenges, which are tation by the ambulance if they can call from an inspector or somebody more today than I have ever seen. I prove that is necessary. The transport trying to verify this reimbursement, have just returned from the Mediterra- has to be for a patient who has a condi- say: Yeah, I had to go to the hospital nean, where I was on the USS Winston tion that is covered under Medicare in or dialysis, and yes, that was a legiti- Churchill, the destroyer that is dealing order to get a ride home from the hos- mate charge. This company was finally with some of the problems of the mi- pital. So the patient gets transferred identified after charging $3.6 million gration of people fleeing totalitarian both to the medical provider, usually for transportation that did not meet governments in the Middle East. I was the hospital, and is then transported Medicare coverage requirements. at Fort Gordon, GA, where the cyber back to his or her house if it is medi- You might say: OK, that is one com- command is now being set up by the cally necessary. pany charged with fraud. You read U.S. Army. Cyber terrorism and cyber As a further requirement to qualify about that in the paper. The inspector threats are the biggest threats we face for the reimbursement, the provider general found that one out of every five today. I was at Fort Benning, and our who is providing the ambulance service suppliers had a questionable billing Strykers in the brigade are there and has to meet specific qualifications in practice, and that is how it totals up to in need of upgrades and continuation of addition to what I just said. It can only $207 million. Clearly, this is a problem improvements. I was at Fort Moody in be transportation that takes you to a that has to be addressed, and if we ad- Valdosta, GA, where the A–10s are hospital, a skilled nursing facility or a dress this problem, we can save the housed, but they are going away unless dialysis facility for certain patients, taxpayer money or we can at least we extend them, and this Defense au- and then the ambulance can take them make sure that this money is going to thorization bill will do that. back home after they have received the cover the necessary medical treatment While the rest of the world is burning care. Unfortunately, even with these for those under Medicare. With 10,000 and falling apart, this President is guidelines, fraud is taking place and retirees entering the Medicare program looking the other way and saying: No, millions of taxpayer dollars are being every day, we need to slow down the I am not going to agree with the over- wasted. movement toward insolvency. We need whelming majority of Congress. In- A recent report by the inspector gen- to deal with that here in Congress. We stead, I am going to put America on eral from the Department of Health should have been dealing with this the sidelines of world affairs. and Human Services, which oversees issue before. So by putting these proper We cannot afford for that to happen. Medicare, found that Medicare made safeguards in place, over $207 million in We are the greatest country on the face $207 million in questionable ambulance questionable ambulance services could of this Earth. We don’t find anybody service payments during the first half be eliminated and taxpayers’ dollars trying to break out of the United of 2012. Shockingly, these payments in- could be saved. States of America; they are all trying clude $30 million where Medicare paid This is a small addition to an ever- to break in. But if we abandon our role for transportation even though the growing list of savings to the taxpayer of strength, we will never have the beneficiaries may not have received if we can eliminate waste, fraud, and peace and the prosperity and the de- any Medicare services at either the abuse. mocracy we want to see around the time of pickup or dropoff or at the lo- I will bring up my chart. As I said be- world. Instead, we will be a second- cations or anywhere else. Thus, we are fore, we used to have a thermometer string player in the influence of world talking about millions of taxpayer dol- here to show this, how we were creep- affairs. lars that may have been spent on phan- ing up, and it went so high, it started The National Defense Authorization tom transports. going to the ceiling. We now have a Act is one thing the Congress—House These improper charges were made total of $117,141,182,855 and change in and Senate alike—has agreed upon and sent to Washington and the ambu- terms of waste, fraud, and abuse. We overwhelmingly. The vote in the Sen- lance services were reimbursed. will be back next week for the next in- ate was a veto-proof vote. The vote in Can you imagine an ambulance with stallment of many more to come. the House was a very significant vote. its lights flashing and going down the Mr. President, with that, I yield the The President should read that to un- road on its way to the hospital while floor. derstand that the representatives of

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He will say to husband and wives of Secretary Lew wrote in his letter: We need to think about something military families: We are taking away Operating the United States government and think about it closely. Right now your basic housing allowance because with no borrowing authority, with only the in Greece, for example, half a million there are two of you in the same family cash on hand on a given day, would be pro- people in the last year have gone getting it and we are cutting it in half. foundly irresponsible. As I wrote previously, through there, fleeing Syria, trying to we anticipate that a remaining cash balance Even though you signed up for a proof less than $30 billion will be depleted find their way to Europe—half a mil- gram that guaranteed you would get it, quickly. In fact, we do not foresee any rea- lion. A million and a half will probably we are cutting it in half and taking it sonable scenario in which it would last for go through there next year. The world away. an extended period of time. The government is trying to flee oppression and dic- I don’t want to be part of a country makes approximately 80 million payments a tators wherever they are, and the rest that says that to the men and women month, including Social Security and vet- of the free world cannot afford to take who volunteered to fight for us. eran benefits, military salaries, Medicare reimbursements, and many others. In the ab- care of the rest of the world unless we Let’s send the right message to the stop what is happening in the Middle sence of congressional action, Treasury rest of the world. Let’s sign the Na- would be unable to satisfy all of these obliga- East. tional Defense Authorization Act. Let’s tions for the first time in the history of the Bashar Al-Assad should be stopped. not play politics with those who risked United States . . . The Russians should be asked to re- their lives. Let’s remember we still are The creditworthiness of the United States trench and come back. We should get America, the greatest country on the is an essential component of our strength as back to the table, being the strongest face of this Earth. God has blessed us, a nation. Protecting that strength is the sole power in the world and being an effec- responsibility of Congress, because only Con- but with that blessing comes responsi- gress can extend the nation’s borrowing au- tive player in the Middle East and bility. It means the President should being a power that is feared rather thority. Moreover, as you know, increasing act, act decisively, act now, and not the debt limit does not authorize any new than one that is looked at and left veto the Defense Authorization Act. spending. It simply allows Treasury to pay wondering. America is abandoning the I yield the floor. for expenditures Congress has approved, in role it has always held since the end of I suggest the absence of a quorum. full and on time. World War II, and it would be a shame The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I couldn’t agree with Secretary Lew for us to do that. clerk will call the roll. more. Raising the debt ceiling allows So, Mr. President, let me ask you to The senior assistant legislative clerk us to pay for what has already been ap- do this: Think real hard before Hal- proceeded to call the roll. propriated by Congress for spending. loween because that is when the time Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask This has nothing to do with how much runs out and you have to either sign unanimous consent that the order for we are going to spend as a nation; it the bill or veto it. Think real hard the quorum call be rescinded. has everything to do with whether we about the America that you took over The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without are going to honor our bills. The running as President of the United objection, it is so ordered. United States of America has to pay its States 7 years ago. Think about how we f bills. Just as when American families got to where we are today. Think about use a credit card, when a bill is due, it all those who have sacrificed and who FISCAL DEADLINES FACING needs to be paid in a timely manner. At have lived and died, in some cases, to AMERICA no time in our history has our country keep America free. Are you going to Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, to para- been unable or unwilling to pay its look them in the face or their memory phrase Ronald Reagan, ‘‘Here we go debts. Raising our debt ceiling has to in the face and say to them: I am just again.’’ be done—not so we can spend more, as not going to reauthorize the National Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has Secretary Lew pointed out, but to pay Defense Authorization Act. I would warned us that the Federal Govern- the bills we already have. Default is rather play politics with those who ment will bump up against the statu- not an option. have fought and risked their lives for tory debt ceiling on Tuesday, Novem- Some Republicans, particularly in the United States of America. ber 3. Shortly after that, on December the House, have suggested that the In closing my remarks, I want to tell 11, the fiscal year 2016 continuing reso- Federal Government can prioritize its my colleagues what we did in the lution will expire, bringing the pros- payments to avoid a technical default. NDAA because I want the people of pects of yet another government shut- Georgia and the people of America to Some have dubbed this ‘‘pay China down. understand what the President will be first’’ because, as my colleagues know, Absent a budget deal to suspend se- vetoing. much of our public debt is held by the He will be vetoing the improvements questration and lift the spending caps Chinese. It is disturbing that our Re- in our cyber command as we move our imposed under the Budget Control Act, publican colleagues are considering new cyber command of the U.S. Army we face draconian spending cuts that such a proposal. It simply won’t work. to Fort Gordon. will harm both our economic recovery The Federal Government makes 80 mil- He will be saying to Guantanamo and our national security. Meanwhile, lion to 100 million payments monthly, Bay: It is OK, we can move the rest of authority for the Export-Import Bank including Social Security, veteran ben- the prisoners from Guantanamo Bay has expired already, and authority to efits, military salaries, and Medicare and move them into the United States spend surface transportation funding reimbursements. The Treasury Depart- of America and close Guantanamo will expire at the end of this month. ment doesn’t have the manpower, the Bay—because the NDAA bill prohibits This is no way to run a government. computer capability, or the guidelines that from happening. It is time to end this mindless fiscal to sort out who gets paid when. He will be able to say to Stryker Bri- brinkmanship and negotiate a com- The Bipartisan Policy Center has gade units: You will just have to wait prehensive budget deal that resolves all prepared a comprehensive analysis of a little bit longer for modernization. of these issues. The American people what happens if we hit the so-called X- He will have to say to our marines on demand and deserve no less. But first date without lifting the debt ceiling. the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and we must act on the debt ceiling. As the Bipartisan Policy Center notes, in the Middle East: We are going to do With respect to the debt ceiling, ‘‘The reality will be chaotic,’’ with the away with the A–10s, so you won’t have Treasury Secretary Lew wrote to Treasury Department being forced to the close air support you have to have House Speaker JOHN BOEHNER on Octo- pick ‘‘winners’’ and ‘‘losers.’’ We might in the infantry and in the military to ber 15 warning that extraordinary have to shut down the entire Justice fight the battles of the 21st century. measures to forestall hitting the statu- Department, the Federal courts, the

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We might tion inherited—from surpluses to defi- cause of sequestration-related fur- have to stop paying Federal workers, 30 cits to recession. The Obama adminis- loughs. Federal employees hired in 2013 percent of whom are veterans and con- tration took effective, extraordinary and since 2014 are paying an extra $21 tractors. As the Bipartisan Policy Cen- measures to pull the economy back billion for their pensions. ter notes, ‘‘On a day-to-day basis, han- from the brink. Economists Alan Each and every Federal worker is dling all payments for important and Blinder and Mark Zandi, writing for being asked to do more with less as popular programs, (e.g., Social Secu- the Center on Budget and Policy Prior- agency budgets have been frozen or rity, Medicare, Medicaid, Defense, Mili- ities, estimated that without the meas- cut. This is happening to hardworking, tary Active Duty Pay) will quickly be- ures taken in late 2008 and early 2009 patriotic public servants who are most- come impossible.’’ the peak-to-trough decline in real gross ly middle class and struggling to get Delaying the decision to increase the domestic product, which was barely along as are so many other Americans. debt limit jeopardizes our economy and over 4 percent, would have been close Enough is enough. our standing in the world. The mere to a stunning 14 percent; the economy Since the 1950s and 1960s, the U.S. suggestion that the Federal Govern- would have contracted by more than 3 population has increased by 76 percent ment might miss a payment caused years, more than twice as long as it and the private sector workforce has Standard & Poor’s to downgrade our did; more than 17 million jobs would surged 133 percent, but the size of the sovereign credit rating from AAA to have been lost, about twice the actual Federal workforce has risen just 11 per- AA-plus after the 2011 debt limit stand- number; the unemployment rates cent. Relative to the private sector, off. would have peaked at just under 16 per- the Federal workforce is less than one- A default is a default. We can’t pick cent, rather than the actual 10 percent; half the size it was back in the 1950s winners and losers. If we default on any the budget deficit would have grown to and 1960s. The picture that emerges is of our debt, it will affect our credit- more than 20 percent of GDP, about one of a Federal civilian workforce worthiness and our bond ratings. If we double the actual 10 percent, topping whose size has significantly shrunk don’t transfer the payments to State off at $2.8 trillion in fiscal year 2011. compared to the U.S. population it and local governments—and a large My point is that the actions taken by serves, the private sector workforce, part of our budget depends upon them the Obama administration pulled our and the magnitude of its various mis- receiving their Federal share of pro- economy out of recession and back to sions and Federal expenditures. grams—it will cause State and local growth. It did it in a responsible man- Additionally, picking on Federal governments to default, affecting their ner. So we took emergency measures workers in a budget deal or shutting bond ratings and increasing the cost of necessary to stop the economic free down the government hurts veterans. borrowing, a hidden tax—not a hidden fall, and since then we have had the Over 30 percent of civilian Federal em- tax—an additional tax to the taxpayers fastest deficit reduction since just ployees are veterans, compared to 7.8 of this country. after World War II. percent of the non-Federal workforce. During the last debt limit showdown We are now using a different policy, The Federal Government hires a lot in 2013, yields for targeted securities in as we should. I mention that because more veterans—30 percent of our work- secondary markets rose from 1 basis our Republican colleagues want to cut force—another reason we should be point in mid-September to over 50 basis domestic spending even more. That is mindful of what we do to our Federal points just prior to the resolution of not sustainable. As the Center on workforce. Do we really want to cut the standoff in October. The Govern- Budget and Policy Priorities noted last the pay and benefits for these individ- ment Accounting Office estimates that year, spending cuts have exceeded tax uals even more than we have already? the 2013 impasse cost the Federal Gov- increases by a 3-to-1 margin already. Do we really want to force them to ernment between $38 million and $70 Put another way, for every dollar of work during a shutdown but not pay million in added interest payments to new revenue we have received, we have them on time or force them to stay service the debt. This is what tax- cut spending by $3.27. We have con- home involuntarily and have them payers had to pay because Congress did tracted, particularly on the discre- worry about whether they will be paid not in a timely way increase the debt tionary domestic side. at all? Is this how we want to honor limit. So it is not only the default, it is We need to come together and nego- the men and women who stood in the time we take. We have to act now. tiate a deal that keeps the Federal harm’s way to defend our Nation and We should have acted well before now. Government open, not shut. The 2013 who continue to serve us? If we keep playing with fire, we are shutdown, according to Moody’s Ana- The missions that are carried out by going to get burned and burned badly. lytics, cost the economy $20 billion and our Federal workforce are great mis- In addition to lifting the debt ceiling, 120,000 jobs. Still, the so-called tea sions, and they perform more work in a which needs to be done first, we need to party Republicans and Presidential smaller workforce. It is time to recog- negotiate a comprehensive budget deal. candidates want to shut down the gov- nize what they do for our country. Pre- Last week administration officials an- ernment right before the holidays in a venting Federal workers from doing nounced that the fiscal year 2015 deficit misguided notion that it will somehow their jobs doesn’t just harm them; it was $44 billion—$44 billion—less than prevent Planned Parenthood from pro- harms all Americans because Federal the previous year. Last year’s deficit viding health care services to low-in- workers control our borders and make was $439 billion. This is still too high, come women and their families. Two sure our air and water are clean and but let’s put the number in context. It years ago, the same individuals our food and drugs are safe. They sup- was the lowest share of our economy— thought that shutting down the gov- port our men and women in uniform at 2.5 percent—since 2007. As Treasury ernment would prevent the Affordable and care for our wounded warriors. Secretary Lew pointed out, under the Care Act from being implemented. They help our manufacturers compete President’s leadership, the deficit has They were wrong then, and they are abroad, discover cures for life-threat- been cut by roughly three-quarters as a wrong now. The damage they did—and ening diseases, and prosecute criminals share of the economy since 2009—the could do again—is to our economy and and terrorists. They maintain and pro- fastest sustained deficit reduction our standing in the world. tect critical infrastructure, explore the since just after World War II. A realistic budget deal will need to universe, process passport applications, It is important to remember that the protect Federal workers from further and make sure Social Security, Medi- previous administration—the Bush ad- harm. Since 2011 Federal workers have care, and other social safety net pro- ministration—inherited the biggest contributed $159 billion to deficit re- grams are functioning properly. When surpluses in history and promptly duction. Federal workers have contrib- Federal workers do their jobs, they are

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This has lit- nication between a private entity and the the debt ceiling so we can continue to Federal Bureau of Investigation or the erally been years in the making, and it pay our bills and maintain the full United States Secret Service regarding cy- was a proud and consequential moment faith and credit of the U.S. Govern- bersecurity threats. for the Senate. ment. Second, we need to keep the Fed- Feinstein (for Coons) modified amendment This week we have kept that momen- eral Government open for business and No. 2552 (to amendment No. 2716), to modify tum going. Senator GRASSLEY, chair- keep the Federal workers on their jobs. section 5 to require DHS to review all cyber man of the Judiciary Committee, held Third, we need to negotiate a com- threat indicators and countermeasures in a hearing Monday to discuss the new prehensive budget deal that replaces order to remove certain personal informa- bill with various stakeholders, and to- tion. sequestration—a budget that main- Burr (for Flake/Franken) amendment No. morrow the Judiciary Committee will tains critical Federal investments 2582 (to amendment No. 2716), to terminate vote on sending the bill to the full Sen- while spreading the burden of deficit the provisions of the Act after six years. ate for consideration. reduction in a fair way and holding Feinstein (for Franken) modified amend- This legislation is long overdue and a Federal workers and their families ment No. 2612 (to amendment No. 2716), to major step forward for the country. harmless after subjecting them to so improve the definitions of cybersecurity Similar to other successful efforts—and much hardship over the past several threat and cyber threat indicator. particularly those that inform my ac- Burr (for Heller) modified amendment No. tions in the Senate—I look to experi- months and years. Fourth, we need to 2548 (to amendment No. 2716), to protect in- reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, a formation that is reasonably believed to be ences in the State and what has been bank that helps us with a level playing personal information or information that tried, tested, and found to work and field on international commerce, par- identifies a specific person. how it might apply to our job here at ticularly with small companies, and we Feinstein (for Leahy) modified amendment the national level. must reauthorize our surface transpor- No. 2587 (to amendment No. 2716), to strike Back in 2007, in Austin, legislators tation program on a 6-year reauthor- the FOIA exemption. were confronting a big problem. They Burr (for Paul) modified amendment No. ization. You can’t do a major highway, had a major budget shortfall, an over- 2564 (to amendment No. 2716), to prohibit li- crowded prison system, and high rates bridge, or transit program with a Fed- ability immunity to applying to private en- eral partner that gives only a couple tities that break user or privacy agreements of recidivism—repeat criminals—or as months of commitment. We need to with customers. one former inmate referred to himself have a multi-year transportation reau- Feinstein (for Mikulski/Cardin) amend- in Houston the other day at a round- thorization passed. ment No. 2557 (to amendment No. 2716), to table I held, he called himself a fre- Heretofore, one of the greatest at- provide amounts necessary for accelerated quent flier in the criminal justice sys- tributes of the American character has cybersecurity in response to data breaches. tem. I think we all know what he Feinstein (for Whitehouse/Graham) modi- been pragmatism. We can acknowledge meant. But instead of building more fied amendment No. 2626 (to amendment No. prisons and hoping that would some- and respect our differences, but at the 2716), to amend title 18, United States Code, end of the day the American people to protect Americans from cybercrime. how fix the problem, these leaders in have entrusted us with governing. That Feinstein (for Wyden) modified amendment Austin decided to try a different ap- means being pragmatic, sitting down, No. 2621 (to amendment No. 2716), to improve proach. They scrapped the blueprints listening to each other, compromising, the requirements relating to removal of per- for more prisons, and they went to and providing policies that will stand sonal information from cyber threat indica- work developing reforms to help low- the test of time. Let us do our job on tors before sharing. and medium-risk offenders who were behalf of all Americans. SENTENCING REFORM AND CORRECTIONS ACT willing to take the opportunity to turn Mr. President, I suggest the absence Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, it is around their lives and become produc- of a quorum. easy for the public and the press to tive members of society. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The focus on the issues that divide us in I think we would have to be pretty clerk will call the roll. Washington, DC, and around the coun- naive to say that every criminal of- The senior assistant legislative clerk try. In fact, in Washington, DC, that is fender who ends up in prison is going to proceeded to call roll. a world-class sport—focusing on divi- take advantage of these opportunities. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask sion, the things that separate us, the They will not—not all of them will, but unanimous consent that the order for things where we clearly can’t agree, on some of them will. Some of them will the quorum call be rescinded. occasion—but today I am happy to be remorseful. Some of them will see The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- highlight an area marked by broad con- how they wasted their life, the damage LIVAN). Without objection, it is so or- sensus and true bipartisan spirit. they have done to their families, in- dered. In my time in the Senate I have cluding their children, and they will learned that neither political party can actually look for an opportunity to f get what they want done if they try to turn around their lives after having CONCLUSION OF MORNING do it alone. The only way things hap- made a major mistake and ending up in BUSINESS pen are when consensus is achieved, our prisons. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under and that takes a lot of hard work, a lot In my State, we have a pretty well- the previous order, morning business is of cooperation, and a lot of collabora- deserved reputation for being tough on closed. tion. If your goal is 100 percent of what crime. I don’t think anybody questions f you want or nothing, my experience is that, but we also realize we need to be you get nothing here. smart on crime, and we need to look at CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION I know ‘‘compromise’’ sometimes is a how we achieve the best outcomes for SHARING ACT OF 2015 dirty word in today’s lexicon. I was the taxpayers and for the lives which The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under just rereading a quote from Ronald can be salvaged and made productive the previous order, the Senate will re- Reagan, somebody conservatives look through their hard work and the oppor- sume consideration of S. 754, which the to as an example of the iconic conserv- tunity we have provided to them. We clerk will report. ative leader. He was pretty clear that if also realized that even though incar- The legislative clerk read as follows: he could get 75 to 80 percent of what he ceration does work—I don’t think any- A bill (S. 754) to improve cybersecurity in wanted to achieve, he would say: I will body can dispute the fact that when the United States through enhanced sharing take it, and I will fight about the rest somebody is in prison, they are not of information about cybersecurity threats, of it another day. committing crimes in our communities and for other purposes. But the good news is we have found a and across the country—but here is the Pending: way, amidst a lot of the division and rub: One day almost all of them will be Burr/Feinstein amendment No. 2716, in the polarization here, to achieve a bipar- released from prison. The question nature of a substitute. tisan coalition on some important then is, Will they be prepared to live a

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For those who are their crimes and to prepare them for payers’ hard-earned money. truly nonviolent and low-level offend- reentry into society. The results were Part of this legislation is to focus on ers, this bill does represent a second pretty startling. Between 2007 and 2012, the people most likely to take advan- chance. our overall rate of incarceration fell by tage of these opportunities, low- and This bill also reforms and improves 9.4 percent—almost 10 percent—the medium-risk inmates. Indeed, what we law enforcement tools, such as manda- crime rate dropped by 16 percent, and offer them is credit, if they participate tory minimum sentences, without we saved more than $2 billion worth of in these programs, to lesser confine- eliminating them or reducing them taxpayer money and we were able to ment; for example, a halfway house or across the board. This was a tough ne- shutter three prison facilities in the the like. These are the folks we believe gotiation because, in particular, some process. are most likely to have learned from of our Senators were focused on sen- I wish to return briefly to the crime their experience in prison and will take tence reduction, but I have to say I rate. Former Attorney General advantage of the opportunity and turn have been very aware that we can’t Mukasey, a longtime Federal judge in around their lives. High-risk criminals handle this on an across-the-board New York, made the point that it is who have made a life of crime I think basis. Sentences have to be appropriate not the incarceration rate that meas- are the least likely to take advantage for the individual behavior and mis- ures the success of our sentencing prac- of these programs and will not be avail- conduct of the defendant themselves, tices, it is actually the crime rate. able under this legislation. If it is suc- not just some across-the-board pan- I know there are many people who cessful, we might want to reconsider acea. By targeting those who are most feel we have overincarcerated, but I that and see whether it can be ex- likely to reoffend and teaching them think we need to keep our eye on the panded. how to succeed in the real world, we ball; that is, on the crime rate. As a re- The Sentencing Reform and Correc- can not only reduce the crime rate—as sult of these reforms in Texas, our tions Act truly represents how the Sen- our experience has shown in Texas— total crime rate dropped by 16 percent, ate was meant to function: in a bipar- but help people turn around their lives something worth paying attention to, tisan manner that can effect long-last- and save billions of dollars. but even more impressive than these ing change for the benefit of the Amer- So at a time when the news likes to statistics are the stories I have heard ican people. report the divisions and polarizations from former inmates who have actually I thank Chairman GRASSLEY for his here in Washington—and there are taken advantage of this opportunity to leadership—this would not have hap- plenty of important fights, and I am turn around their lives. They paint a pened without him—and his commit- not opposed to fighting for principles, powerful picture of how these reforms ment to bring us together to develop a but there are a lot of areas like this can be used and the potential impact of bill that provides needed reforms to where we can continue to work to- this legislation across the country. our criminal justice system. This is an gether productively. In fact, as I said Again, nobody is naive enough to extraordinary moment, where we have earlier, the whole system of our Con- think everybody is going to have a people on differing ends of the political stitution was designed to force con- turnaround story and experience like spectrum coming together and finding sensus before big decisions such as this this, but last week I had the chance to a place where we can reach consensus. are made. That is the way it should be visit with a number of faith-based and I am particularly pleased, as I have because any time a minority or even nonprofit groups in Houston this time, indicated, that the CORRECTIONS one political party can force their will as well as some of the former inmates Act, authored by Senator SHELDON on the other party—as we have seen they have supported—all of whom are WHITEHOUSE and me, is such a key part happen before—it doesn’t end well. helping inmates prepare to reenter so- of this package. Pretty much everyone When our system works the way it ciety set up for success rather than agrees our prisons are dangerously should, by people of good faith coming failure. overcrowded and that recidivism together, seeing a problem, trying to I was particularly struck by the rates—when offenders land back in come up with a solution, and working story of one young man by the name of prison—are too high. The hard part is together on a bipartisan basis, our sys- Emilio Parker. By the time he was 33, coming up with a solution that ad- tem works very well. I believe this is a Emilio had spent almost half of his life dresses these problems and yet breaks good example. I look forward to working with all of in prison, including several years in the cycle of reincarceration without our colleagues once this bill is voted solitary confinement. He started using jeopardizing public safety. And nothing out of the Judiciary Committee—which drugs at a very early age, and after he we are doing will jeopardize public I believe it will be on Thursday—as we became addicted he found more and safety. That should be the litmus test anticipate action here on the floor. more opportunities for crime to feed of anything we do. I do believe this leg- Perhaps other Senators have other his addiction. Spending so much time islation strikes that balance by build- ideas that will actually improve the in prison leaves little chance to ac- ing on our experience in Texas and legislation we have crafted so far, but I quire skills to succeed once you are other States across the country and fo- do believe the President is amenable to outside, but fortunately for Emilio he cusing on rehabilitation for low-level considering a bill in this area. He has found the support needed in a group offenders and tough sentences for hard- said so publicly. Again, this is another called SER-Jobs for Progress in Hous- ened criminals. of those rare opportunities we can have I know the Presiding Officer, who ton. SER stands for Service Employ- to work together with the President to was attorney general of his State of ment Redevelopment. A strange acro- try to solve a problem, help save Alaska, has had a lot of experience in nym, SER, but it is a community group money, and help people turn around whose mission is to equip people such this area. I remember in law school one their lives. as Emilio for the workforce. Their or- of the things we learned is that one of I yield the floor. ganization has helped turn around the goals of our criminal justice sys- I suggest the absence of a quorum. many lives in astounding ways, and tem is to rehabilitate people—to help The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Emilio was no exception. them turn around their lives—but over clerk will call the roll. When he started the job readiness the years we have almost forgotten The legislative clerk proceeded to program SER offered, he didn’t know that. I think what we have dem- call the roll. how to turn on a computer, but with onstrated by the Texas experience—and Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I ask their help he graduated with the pro- other experience—is that through unanimous consent that the order for gram, and it helped put him on a new faith-based volunteers, through job the quorum call be rescinded.

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On September 11, 2001, Intelligence Committee, when we were that I have shared with the Senate my we certainly realized that the two big trying to pass this very same bill 3 and frustration over the last 4 years, as a oceans on either side of our country 4 years ago and the business commu- former member of the Senate Intel- that had protected us for centuries— nity, as represented by the U.S. Cham- ligence Committee, that it was so hard the Atlantic and the Pacific—no longer ber of Commerce, wanted nothing to do to get people to come together. But provided that protection because we with it because they thought it was an now, finally, even though it is vol- could see, in the case of 2001, an attack invasion of their privacy. Times have untary, we at least have a point at from within. Thus, that revised so changed, and the hacking continues. which, when a cyber attack comes much of our defense strategy. We see that finally we are able to get somewhere in America, we can cen- Now we see the other kind of attack through and put together a bill on tralize that, it can be scrubbed of pri- from within that is stealthy, insidious, which I think we can get broad support vate information, and then it can be and it is constant because the cyber at- from many different groups that are shared in our multiplicity of levels of tacks are coming to the U.S. Govern- concerned about privacy and about government and the private sector to ment as well as the U.S. industry, the sharing of information in the business help defend against the cyber attacks. business community, and U.S. citizens. community. This bill provides the These cyber attacks are coming The threat of cyber attack is vast and means for the government and the pri- every day. They are relentless. If we it is varied, from cyber criminals who vate sector to share cyber threat infor- don’t watch out, what is going to hap- steal personal information such as mation while taking care to protect pen has already happened to someone credit card and Social Security num- the personal information and privacy and it is going to be happening to innu- bers, to foreign governments or state- of our people. We all face the same merable American businesses. I strong- sponsored groups that steal sensitive threat, and our adversaries use similar ly urge the Senate to pass this legisla- national security information, that malware and techniques. Sharing infor- tion. steal our intellectual property, and mation is critical to our overall cyber Since the senior Senator from Cali- that put at risk our economy and crit- security. fornia is on the floor, I wish to take ical infrastructure. What this does is it directs the Direc- this opportunity to thank her for her I want to give one example of obtain- tor of National Intelligence, working perspicacity, her patience, and her ing Social Security numbers through with other agencies and building on the stick-to-itiveness. Finally, 4 years cyber attacks or through other means. information sharing that is already later, it is here, and we are going to What we found in Tampa, FL, is that taking place, to put cyber threat infor- pass it this week. I thank the Senator street crime actually subsided because mation in the hands of the private sec- from California. the criminals had figured that either tor to help protect businesses and indi- Mr. President, I yield the floor. by cyber attacks or by other means of viduals. It authorizes private compa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- getting Social Security numbers, they nies to monitor and defend their net- ator from California. could file false income tax returns and works and share with each other and Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I request refunds. So with a laptop, they the government at all levels the cyber would like to respond to what the dis- could do what they had done previously threats and attacks—all levels of gov- tinguished Senator from Florida said. by breaking into and entering some- ernment: State, local, tribal, and Fed- Senator, you know what a pleasure it one’s home to steal money, and it was eral. This is a point of contention be- was to have you on the intelligence so much easier. And that is just one cause these activities are strictly vol- committee. I think you understand the small example, but just the theft of se- untary. That is part of the problem we time that we have spent to get this bill curity numbers, which they use on had 3 and 4 years ago in trying to enact done, which is now about 6 years, and false income tax returns—we think this legislation. It is strictly vol- to take this first step, not because it is that is an attack which is costing the untary, limited to cyber security pur- a perfect step but because it is a first U.S. Government, in income tax, at poses, and subject to reasonable re- step that is voluntary, with new au- least $5 billion a year. strictions and privacy protections. thorities that people and companies We have heard all about these at- The bill also creates the legal cer- can use if they want to, and if they tacks. Some of us in the Senate have tainty and incentives needed to pro- don’t want to, they don’t have to. If been affected by these attacks. How mote further sharing of information. they want to, it can be effective in ena- many times have we heard that hack- So what the legislation does is it sets bling companies to share cyber secu- ers have stolen our names, our address- up a hub or a portal inside the Depart- rity information and therefore protect es, our credit card numbers? Look what ment of Homeland Security where themselves. I know you understand the hackers did to 40 million Target cyber threat information comes in, it this. I am so grateful for that under- customers and 56 million Home Depot is scrubbed of irrelevant personal infor- standing and for your help. customers. They accessed checking and mation, and then it is shared inside Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, will the savings account information of 76 mil- and outside the government quickly Senator yield for a question? lion J.P. Morgan Bank customers. and efficiently because, after all, if you Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I will. They stole the personal information of have a cyber attack somewhere in Mr. NELSON. Will the Senator share 80 million customers of the health in- America that suddenly has the oppor- her thoughts with the Senate about surance company Anthem. Those are a tunity to explode in its application, how the Nation’s national security de- few examples. Target, Home Depot, you have to have a central point at fense depends on us being able—we J.P. Morgan, Anthem—that is just a which you can coordinate that cyber have the guns, the tanks, the airplanes, handful of examples. Also, remember attack. That is what this portal, this the missiles, and all of that, but there that North Korea hacked Sony. Iran hub in the Department of Homeland is a new type of threat against the very hacked the Sands Casino. China hacked Security is set up to do. security of this Nation, and this legis- the U.S. Government Office of Per- This Senator feels that this bill bal- lation is a first step. sonnel Management. They have your ances the urgent need to address the Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I can try to. I re- information and they have my infor- threat of continued cyber attacks with member that in 2008 there were two mation because our information is with privacy concerns. As the vice chair of significant cyber bank robberies: the the Office of Personnel Management. the Intelligence Committee said yes- Royal Bank of Scotland, I think for $8 The attacks keep coming. We are terday, this bill is just the first step. million, and Citibank for $10 million. hearing from homeland security, de- I am delighted that Senator FEIN- This was not public right away because fense, intelligence, and private sector STEIN just walked onto the floor of the nobody wanted it known. Then you see leaders that we have to take this Senate. I am quoting what the Senator the more recent attacks of Aramco

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Specifically, the bill nar- body is afraid of liability, and so it is so hopefully to reassure Members that rows communications outside of the very concerning. these are positive amendments. Department of Homeland Security por- I remember when Joe Lieberman was First, it eliminates a provision on tal regarding previously shared cyber chairman of the homeland security government use of cyber information threat information. committee, which had a bill. As the on noncyber crime. The managers’ Seven, it requires procedures for no- Senator will remember, we had the in- amendment eliminates a provision in tifying U.S. persons whose personal information sharing part of that bill, and the committee-passed bill that would formation has been shared by a Federal we sat down with the U.S. Chamber of have allowed the government to use entity in violation of the bill. The Commerce, I believe on three occa- cyber information to investigate and managers’ amendment adds a modified sions, to try to work out differences, prosecute ‘‘serious violent felonies.’’ version of Wyden amendment No. 2622, and we couldn’t. The U.S. Chamber of Eliminating this provision is a very which requires the government to Commerce is massive and all over the significant privacy change. We made write procedures for notifying U.S. per- United States. It includes small busi- this change because it has been a top sons whose personal information is nesses, medium-sized businesses, and bipartisan concern and the provision known or determined to have been some big businesses, and there was had been used by privacy groups to shared by the Federal Government in a deep concern among its members. That claim that this is a surveillance bill. manner inconsistent with this act. Eight, it clarifies the real-time auto- took years to work out. As the chairman made clear on the mated process for sharing through the Finally, the Senate may be ready to floor yesterday, it is not. One of the DHS portal. Here the managers’ take a first step, and this first step is reasons it is not is because it prohibits amendment adds a modified version of to permit the voluntary sharing of the government from using informa- the Carper amendment No. 2615, which cyber information, which, if it is tion for crimes unrelated to cyber secu- clarifies that there may be situations stripped of private data, will be pro- rity. under which the automated real-time tected with liability immunity and Let me be clear. The chairman said process of the DHS portal may result protected because it goes through a it, and I will say it today. This is not in very limited instances of delay, single DHS portal and doesn’t go di- a surveillance bill. We have eliminated modification or other action due to the rectly to the intelligence community, this provision and helped, I believe, to controls established for the process. which was a big concern to the private eliminate these concerns. So, please, The clarification requires that all ap- community. All of this has been let us not speak of this bill as some- propriate Federal entities agree in ad- worked out in order to try to come up thing that it isn’t. Second, it limits the authorization to vance to the filters, fields or other as- with a basis for taking this first step. pects of the automated sharing system I am sorry the Senator is no longer share cyber threat information to before such delays, modifications or on our committee because my friend cyber security purposes. The managers’ other actions are permitted. was really a great asset, and Florida is amendment limits the authorization Senator CARPER has played a very lucky to have my friend and colleague for sharing cyber threat information positive role on this issue. He is the as their Senator. provided in the bill to sharing for cyber ranking member on the homeland secu- This is just the beginning. All of the security purposes only. This is another rity committee. He sat down with both iterations on this cyber legislation significant privacy change, and it has Senator BURR and me earlier this year. have been bipartisan, so that has to say been another top bipartisan and pri- He has proposed some very good something to people. We have learned vacy group concern. changes, and this is one of them, which as we have done the drafting on this, Third, it eliminates a new FOIA ex- is in the managers’ package. and we have very good staff who are emption. The managers’ amendment Also, the clarification ensures that technically proficient. So they know eliminated the creation of a new ex- such agreed-upon delays will apply what can work and what can’t work. emption in the Freedom of Information across the board uniformly to all ap- I hope I have answered that question Act specific to cyber information that propriate Federal entities, including from the Senator from Florida. If I can, was in the committee-passed bill. the Department of Homeland Security. I will go on and make some remarks on Cyber threat indicators and defensive This was an important change for the managers’ amendment. measures shared in accordance with both Senator CARPER and Senator Yesterday Senator BURR and I spoke the bill’s procedures would still be eli- COONS and for the Department of on this floor to describe the Cybersecu- gible for existing FOIA exemptions, but Homeland Security. I am pleased we rity Information Sharing Act of 2015, it doesn’t add new ones. were able to reach agreement on it. Es- which is now the pending business. Four, it ensures that defensive meas- sentially, it will allow a fast real-time Senator BURR filed a managers’ pack- ures are properly limited. The bill al- filter—and I understand this can be age on behalf of both of us, and I will lows a company to take measures to done—that will do an additional scrub quickly run through that package. defend itself, as one might expect, and of information going through that por- This amendment is the product of bi- the managers’ amendment clarifies tal before the cyber information goes partisan negotiations over the past that the authorization to employ de- to other departments to take out any- several weeks within the Intelligence fensive measures does not allow an en- thing that might be related to personal Committee and with sponsors of other tity to gain unauthorized access to a information, such as a driver’s license amendments to the bill. The managers’ computer network. number, an account, a Social Security amendment makes several key changes Five, it includes the Secretary of number or whatever it may be. DHS be- to the bill to clarify authorization lan- Homeland Security as coauthor of the lieves they can put together the tech- guage, improve privacy protections, government-sharing guidelines. The nology to be able to do that scrub in as and make technical changes. It also— managers’ amendment directs both the close to real time as possible. and I think this is of note—includes Attorney General and the Secretary of This should be very meaningful to the text of 14 separate amendments. Homeland Security, rather than solely the privacy community, and I really Those amendments were offered by our just the Attorney General, to develop hope it is meaningful because I want to colleagues and I am pleased that we are policies and procedures to govern how believe that their actions are not just able to add them to this legislation. the government quickly and appro- to try to defeat this bill, but that their In sum, this amendment has two priately shares information about actions really are to make the bill bet- main components. It makes important cyber threats. That should be a no- ter. If I am right, this is a very impor- changes to the bill that we announced brainer. tant addition.

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Fourteenth, it improves the contents formation sharing in a voluntary ca- This amendment adds the Flake of the biennial report on implementa- pacity. amendment No. 2580, which reinforces tion of the bill. The managers’ amend- The vice chair and I came to the floor this bill’s core voluntary nature by ment adds a modified version of the yesterday and said if an amendment—if clarifying that private entities are not Tester amendment No. 2632, which re- an initiative falls outside of that, then required to share information with the quires detailed reporting on, No. 1, the we will stand up and oppose it because Federal Government or another private number of cyber threat indicators re- we understand the role this legislation entity. ceived under the DHS portal process— should play in the process. In other words, if you don’t like the good, let’s know—and, No. 2, the num- The vice chairman said this is the bill, you don’t have to do it. So it is ber of times information shared under first step. I don’t want to scare Mem- hard for me to understand why compa- this bill is used to prosecute certain bers, but there are some other steps. nies are saying they can’t support the cyber criminals. If we can catch them, We are not sure what they are today or bill at this time. There is no reason not we should. We should know when pros- we would be on the floor suggesting to support it because they don’t have ecutions are made. Then, No. 3 is the those, but if we can’t take the first to do anything. There are companies number of notices that were issued, if step, then it is hard to figure out what by the hundreds, if not thousands, that any, for a failure to remove personal the next and the next and the next are. want to participate in this, and this we information in accordance with the re- So I am committed to continuing to know. quirements of this bill. work with the vice chairman and, more Ten, it adds a Federal cyber security Mr. President, I am spending a great importantly, with all Members to in- enhancement title. The managers’ deal of time on these details because corporate their great suggestions as amendment adds a modified version of there are rumors beginning to circulate long as we all stay headed in the same another Carper amendment, which is that the bill does this or does that, direction, and I know the vice chair- No. 2627, the Federal Cybersecurity En- which are not correct. This managers’ man and I are doing that. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I hancement Act of 2015, as a new title II package is a major effort to encap- thank the chairman very much. If I of the cyber bill. The amendment seeks sulate what Members on both sides had may, through the Chair, I want the to improve Federal network security concerns about. And I think the num- chairman to know how much I appre- and authorize and enhance an existing bers of Republican and Democratic ciate this tack he has taken to be flexi- intrusion detection and prevention sys- amendments that are incorporated are ble and willing throughout this proc- tem for civilian Federal networks. about equal. ess, which extends into this managers’ Eleventh, we add a study on mobile Fifteenth, this managers’ amend- package. So I believe—I truly believe— device security. The managers’ amendment improves the periodic sharing of what we have come up with in this ment adds a modified version of the cyber security best practices with a managers’ package and what Members Coats amendment No. 2604, which refocus on small businesses. The man- have contributed to it makes it a bet- quires the Secretary of Homeland Se- agers’ amendment adds the Shaheen ter cyber bill. I know the chairman curity to carry out a study and report amendment No. 2597, which promotes feels the same way. We can just march to Congress on the cyber security the periodic sharing of cyber security on shoulder to shoulder and hopefully threats to mobile devices of the Fed- best practices that are developed in get this done. eral Government. order to assist small businesses as they I will finish up the few other items I I wish to thank Senator COATS, who improve their cyber security. have to discuss because I want people is a distinguished member of the Intel- I think this is an excellent amend- who have concerns to listen to what is ligence Committee and understands ment and Senator SHAHEEN should be being said because these changes have this bill well, for this amendment. commended. a major impact on the bill. Twelfth, it adds a requirement for Sixteenth, the managers’ amendment Next, No. 17 establishes a process by the Secretary of State to produce an adds a Federal cyber security work- which data on cyber security risks or international cyber space policy strat- force assessment title. The managers’ incidents involving emergency re- egy. The managers’ amendment adds amendment adds Bennet-Portman sponse information systems can be re- Gardner/Cardin amendment No. 2631, amendment No. 2558, the Federal Cy- ported. The managers’ amendment which requires the Secretary of State bersecurity Workforce Assessment Act, adds Heitkamp amendment No. 2555, to produce a comprehensive strategy as a new title III to this bill. The title which requires the Secretary of Home- focused on United States international addresses the need to recruit a highly land Security to establish a process by policy with regard to cyber space. qualified cyber workforce across the which a statewide interoperability co- It is about time we do something like Federal Government. ordinator may report data on any this. I am personally grateful to both There are just a few more, but, again, cyber security risk or incident involv- Senators Gardner and Cardin for this I do this to show—and the chairman is ing emergency response information amendment. here—that we have listened to the con- systems or networks. This is a process Thirteenth, the managers’ amend- cerns from our colleagues and we have for reporting, and certainly we need to ment adds a reporting provision con- tried to address them, so nobody know more. cerning the apprehension and prosecu- should feel we are ramming through a Next, No. 18 requires a report on the tion of international cyber criminals. bill and that we haven’t considered the preparedness of the health care indus- The managers’ amendment adds a views from others. The managers’ try to respond to cyber security modified version of Kirk-Gillibrand amendment is, in fact, a major change threats, and the Secretary of Health amendment No. 2603, which requires to the bill that reflects this collegial— and Human Services to establish a the Secretary of State to engage in sometimes a little more exercised, but health care industry cyber security consultations with the appropriate collegial—discussion. Does the chair- task force. The managers’ amendment government officials of any country in man agree? adds Alexander-Murray amendment which one or more cyber criminals are Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I appre- No. 2719. This is a reporting require- physically present and to submit an ciate the opportunity to say that I to- ment to improve the cyber security annual report to appropriate congres- tally agree. The vice chairman and I posture of the health care industry. sional committees on such cyber crimi- have worked aggressively for the en- I don’t think anyone wants to have nals. tirety of the year where we had dif- their health care data hacked into. It is about time that we get to the ferences, and we found ways to bridge This is deeply personal material and it point where we can begin to make pub- those differences, where we heard from should be inviolate.

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I know we are going I have spoken on the floor, as a num- care information, we have to know to be discussing a lot of that, and why ber of Senators have, about what moti- what is going on, and that is what this it is important to our national secu- vated a number of us last year to actu- amendment enables. It also requires rity. ally throw our hat in the ring and run the Secretary to establish a health NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT for the U.S. Senate. Like the Presiding care industry cyber security task force. This afternoon I wish to talk about Officer, I know a lot of us were con- Next is No. 19, which requires new re- another important bill that is moving cerned about the country going in the ports by inspectors general. The man- its way through the process of becom- wrong direction, about a dysfunction in agers’ amendment adds a modified ing law, and that is the National De- Washington, about a government that version of the Hatch amendment No. fense Authorization Act, the NDAA. has run up an $18 trillion debt, no eco- 2712, which requires relevant agency in- As did many of my colleagues, I nomic growth, our credit rating being spectors general to file reports with ap- spent last week back home in my great downgraded, no amendments being propriate committees on the logical ac- State of Alaska. In Alaska, it is hard brought to the Senate floor, no budget cess standards and controls within not to see the strength and pride in our for the Federal Government attempted, their agencies. military everywhere, every day, every- no appropriations bills attempted for Let’s know what standards and what where we go. I will provide a few exam- years. The most deliberative body in controls they have. I think it is a very ples. the world was certainly a body that prudent request of the Senator from We have what is called the Alaska had been shut down, and a lot of us saw Utah, and I am glad we were able to in- Federation of Natives Convention, an a need to change that. clude it. annual convention that we have with a So we are starting to change that. Next is No. 20, which adds a require- very important group of Alaskans. The We are back to regular order. We are ment for the DHS Secretary to develop theme this year was ‘‘Heroes Among talking about debating bills. There a strategy to protect critical infra- Us’’ at the convention. It was about he- have been dozens, if not hundreds, of structure at the greatest risk of a cy- roes among us because Alaskan Natives amendments already this year—last bersecurity attack. The managers’ serve in the U.S. military at higher year there were only 14 amendments— amendment adds the Collins amend- rates than any other ethnic group in and we passed a budget. We passed 12 ment No. 2623, which requires DHS to the country—a real special kind of pa- appropriations bills to fund the govern- identify critical infrastructure entities triotism. I had the honor, really, to ment—very bipartisan—and we are focusing on the issues, whether it is at the greatest risk of a catastrophic meet dozens of these great veterans cyber security, defense or taking care cyber security incident. from all kinds of wars. I met veterans of our veterans, something the vast This is where we have had a number from World War II, the Attu campaign. majority of the American people want of concerns recently. The chairman’s A lot of Americans don’t realize that staff and my staff are working on this. us to focus on. Alaska was actually invaded by the Remember, this is a voluntary bill, and For example, we brought to the floor Japanese and we had to fight to eject we do not want any language that two critical appropriations bills just a them from the Aleutian Islands. I met might be interpreted to imply that this couple of months ago—the Defense ap- veterans from the Philippines cam- is not a voluntary bill. I know Senator propriations bill and the Military Con- paign under General MacArthur. I met COLLINS has a lot of knowledge of this struction and Veterans Affairs bill. veterans from the Korean war who area, and I believe we are going to be These passed out of the Appropriations served at the Chosin Reservoir. I had a able to work this out. Committee by huge bipartisan majori- This amendment does not convey any great opportunity to meet an Honor ties, 27 to 3 on the Defense appropria- new authorities to the Secretary of Flight coming back from Washington, tions bill and 21 to 9 on the Military Homeland Security to require that our veterans from World War II, Korea. Construction and Veterans Affairs bill. critical infrastructure owners and op- Of course, just walking around Anchor- This is what the American people want erators take action, nor does it manage you see and hear military members us to do—get back to regular order, date reporting to the Federal Govern- training all the time. We have a great fund the government, and put together ment. Its intent, which I applaud, is for base, JBER, with F–22s ripping through a budget. So far, so good. That is what the government to have a better under- the sky, our military members keeping we are called to do. standing of those critical infrastruc- us safe. That sound is what we call in Here is where the dysfunction of ture companies that, if hacked, could Alaska the sound of freedom, when you Washington, DC, began to rear its head cause extremely significant damage to hear those jets roaring. It is every- again: These bills that are critical to our Nation. where. our troops, our defense, and our vet- In conclusion, I would like to thank In Alaska, we love our veterans and erans—all with strong bipartisan sup- my colleagues for their thoughtful and our military. We honor them. We know port in committee—were brought to helpful amendments. I am pleased that that providing for the national defense the floor of the Senate and they were we have such a fulsome managers’ of our great nation, taking care of our filibustered. They were filibustered. package. I believe this managers’ pack- troops, and taking care of our veterans The bill to fund our military, that age strengthens our bill. It adds impor- is certainly one of the most important funds our national defense and takes tant clarifications, including meaning- things we do in the Senate. Of course, care of our veterans was filibustered— ful privacy protections, it does not do it is not just Alaska. I am sure when blocked—stopped by our friends on the operational harm, and it further im- the Presiding Officer was home in the other side of the aisle. I am not sure proves the strong bill that the Intel- great State of Nebraska there was the why. I still don’t know why. As a mat- ligence Committee passed by a strong same patriotic feeling of supporting ter of fact, I haven’t seen anyone who vote of 14 to 1 earlier this year. our troops and the importance of our actually voted to filibuster these im- I wanted to do this so that all Mem- national defense. portant bills come down to the Senate bers know what is in the managers’ For the most part, that feeling exists floor and say: Here is why we voted package, and both the chairman and I here in Washington. I have been hon- against funding our troops. Here is why believe that these additions are in the ored to sit on two committees that we voted against funding our veterans. best interests of making a good bill focus on these issues a lot: on the I think the overwhelming majority of even better. Armed Services Committee and Vet- Americans, regardless of what State I thank the Presiding Officer, and I erans’ Affairs Committee. These are they live in, would say: No, no, no. You yield the floor. very bipartisan committees and where need to vote for these bills that are The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. support for our national defense, our funding our military, veterans, and na- SASSE). The Senator from Alaska. troops, and our veterans is across the tional defense. That is one of the most

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This is an annual under- This week in the Marine Corps tainly is going to allow more funding taking that sets the policies, programs, Times: for terrorist groups like Hezbollah and and defense strategy for our military. The MOAA [Military Officers Association Hamas—but the President is threat- It also authorizes spending on national of America] and other military advocacy ening to veto a bill that provides addi- defense and our military. Again, it is groups have argued against the presidential tional resources for our troops to fight certainly one of the most important veto, calling the legislation a critical policy terrorists such as ISIS. tasks this body does, and I think most measure that cannot be delayed. The meas- To govern is to choose. To govern is ure has been signed into law in each of the Senators on both sides of the aisle last 53 years, and includes a host of other to prioritize. Has it really come to the would agree with that. specialty pay and bonus reauthorizations. point where the White House is more Once again, as with the appropria- In a statement from MOAA officials focused on freeing up funds for Iranian tions bill, we were working closely to- in this article that thousands of our terrorists than funding America’s gether on a bipartisan basis. I was on Active-Duty troops are reading: brave men and women in uniform? I the Armed Services Committee and The fact is that we are still a nation at certainly hope not. this moved through the committee and war, and this legislation is vital to fulfilling I ask all of my fellow Senators who it was very bipartisan. It was voted out wartime requirements. There comes a time voted for this bill in a very strong bi- on a strong bipartisan vote to come to when this year’s legislative business must be partisan way and my fellow Alaskans the floor. I commend Chairman completed, and remaining disagreements left and Americans to reach out to the MCCAIN, who did a great job on that as to be addressed next year. White House. Let them know that you the chairman of the Armed Services To govern is to choose. To govern is oppose the President’s veto of this bill. Committee, and Ranking Member REED to prioritize. What we need is a strong military, of Rhode Island did a fantastic job. I President Obama’s administration particularly now. We need to support must admit that this Senator feared a has spent years negotiating the Iran our troops and our veterans, and we little bit of a replay in terms of the deal and this body spent weeks debat- need President Obama to sign—not scenario we saw with the appropria- ing the President’s Iran deal. We put a veto—this bill which is critical to our tions bill—meaning strong bipartisan lot of time into it, and the President’s national defense. support out of the committee and then administration put an enormous I yield the floor. coming to the Senate floor and being amount of time into it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- filibustered. I feared this, in part, be- On the Iran deal, part of the hope ator from Maryland. cause at one point during the Defense from Secretary Kerry, the President, Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask authorization debate the minority and others was that once it got passed unanimous consent to speak as in leader came and stated that the De- by the U.S. Congress—by the way, on a morning business. fense authorization bill was ‘‘a waste of partisan minority vote—that Iran The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without time.’’ would somehow start to change its be- objection, it is so ordered. A waste of time? Tell that to the ma- havior and say: Look, America is some- 43RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT rines, the soldiers, the airmen, the sail- one we want to partner with. AND EPA’S CLEAN WATER RULE ors, and their families—those members Since the Senate passed the Iran Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, this past of the military who are defending our deal, let’s see what has happened. Iran Sunday was the 43rd anniversary of the country right now—that this bill was a has sent troops to Syria. Iran has enactment of the Clean Water Act. In waste of time. I guarantee they would backed Hamas, which is now engaging 1972, the Clean Water Act amended the not agree with that statement. Fortu- in knife-murdering attacks against Federal Water Pollution Control Act, nately, neither did the Senate. To the Israelis. The Iranian leader has stated which was the first major U.S. law to contrary, the Senate has now voted on that Israel shouldn’t exist within the address water pollution. This law was the Defense authorization bill twice, next 25 years. Iran has violated the enacted with bipartisan support—I once as an original bill and once as U.N. Security Council ballistic missile could really say on a nonpartisan part of a conference report with very resolutions, and this Senator and many issue—because the Congress in 1972 and strong bipartisan and veto-proof ma- others think Iran has already violated the administration recognized that jorities, with 71 Senators the first time the deal by firing ballistic missiles clean water was in our national inter- around and 73 when we voted on it a with a range of 1,000 miles. Iran has est. It was important to our public couple of weeks ago. I mention the sentenced an American reporter for the health, it was important to our envi- phrase ‘‘veto-proof majority’’ because Washington Post for spying. I don’t ronment, and it was important to our incredibly the President of the United think the behavior that a lot of the economy. This law established the States, the Commander in Chief, has supporters for this deal anticipated is basic structure for regulating pollutant said he is going to veto this bill when happening. discharges into the waters of the it comes to his desk. It was just sent to More broadly, I think it is important United States, and it has been the cor- him yesterday. to put into context what is going on nerstone of our efforts to protect our I don’t know how the Commander in with our national security, the NDAA, Nation’s waterways. Chief is going to explain that to the the moving forward with the Iran deal, Several times we have done cost troops or to their families or to the and the President’s threat to veto the analysis of the cost of regulation American people or to the 73 Senators NDAA. The President’s Iran deal, once versus the benefit of clean water. It is who voted for that bill. It is important implemented, will be giving tens of bil- overwhelmingly on the side of the ben- to recognize that although we may lions of dollars to Iran, the world’s big- efit to our community, better health, think this is all inside Washington and gest state sponsor of terrorism—but better environment, and a better econ- no one is really following it, something the President threatens to veto the De- omy. On this occasion I would like to like this impacts morale when the fense bill that actually funds our mili- speak about the recent efforts to pro- Commander in Chief is saying: Hey, tary. The President’s Iran deal will lift tect America’s waterways, such as the troops, I am going to veto this. sanctions on Iranian leaders such as EPA’s final clean water rule, and why This is a copy of the Marine Corps General Soleimani, who literally has we should defend these efforts and Times. I subscribe and read the Marine the blood of American soldiers on his allow nationwide implementation. Corps Times. A lot of marines and hands—but the President threatens to In May, the EPA released their final members of the military read this all veto U.S. troop pay bonuses and im- clean water rule, which completed an- over the world. Guaranteed, our men proved military retirement benefits. other chapter in the Clean Water Act’s

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Mr. President, I build a robust economy. schools to an outdoor experience to call for the regular order with respect Two Supreme Court decisions, how- rate and judge the streams in our com- to the Franken amendment No. 2612. ever, call on the EPA and the Army munity. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Corps to clarify the definitions of the The streams, of course, flow into the amendment is now pending. waters of the United States. The EPA’s Chesapeake Bay. They are giving us a AMENDMENT NO. 2612, AS FURTHER MODIFIED final rule restores some long overdue report card. I must tell you, that re- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I regulatory certainty to the Clean port card is not going to be as good as ask that the amendment be further Water Act. I might tell you, in review- it should be. Without the protections modified to correct the instruction line ing this rule, it basically reestablishes in the Clean Water Act, it is going to in the amendment. the longstanding understanding of be more difficult to meet the goals we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The what were the waters of the United need to in order to protect the Chesa- amendment is so further modified. States and what was subject to regula- peake Bay and all of the watersheds in The amendment, as further modified, tion. this country for future generations. is as follows: This rule allows the Clean Water Act The health of the bay is closely to continue its important function of linked to upstream water quality and Beginning on page 4, strike line 9 and all that follows through page 5, line 21, and in- restoring the health of our Nation’s the restoration and protection of head- sert the following: waters. The rule became effective this waters. It should go without saying system that is reasonably likely to result in August, but immediately following the that these waters are located in States an unauthorized effort to adversely impact implementation and on this anniver- beyond Maryland’s borders. Improve- the security, availability, confidentiality, or sary, there have been unprecedented ments to upstream water quality are integrity of an information system or infor- attacks on the final rule. As the rule positively correlated with the water mation that is stored on, processed by, or came out, a Federal district court in quality of the bay. We need a national transiting an information system. North Dakota granted a preliminary program. That is what the Clean Water (B) EXCLUSION.—The term ‘‘cybersecurity injunction, blocking its implementa- Act is. It is a national commitment be- threat’’ does not include any action that tion. cause we know that the watersheds go solely involves a violation of a consumer term of service or a consumer licensing The EPA continued to implement the beyond State borders. agreement. rule in all States but the 13 States that In Maryland, we set up the Chesa- (6) CYBER THREAT INDICATOR.—The term filed the suit that led to the injunc- peake Bay Partnership. Yes, Virginia ‘‘cyber threat indicator’’ means information tion. However, in October, the U.S. and Maryland are working together, that is necessary to describe or identify— Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit but we also have the cooperation of (A) malicious reconnaissance, including decided to stay the implementation of Pennsylvania, of New York, of West anomalous patterns of communications that the rule for the entire country. This at- Virginia, of Delaware. Why? Because appear to be transmitted for the purpose of tempt to overturn the clean water rule these States contribute to the water gathering technical information related to a supplies going into the Chesapeake cybersecurity threat or security vulner- is dangerous, shortsighted, and a step ability; away from good governance, public Bay. We need to protect these waters. (B) a method of defeating a security con- health, and commonsense environ- Protecting of America’s waters is trol or exploitation of a security vulner- mental protection. critically important to public health. ability; Let me tell you what is at risk. What So what is at stake here? What is at (C) a security vulnerability, including is at risk are our Nation’s streams and stake if we derail the clean water rule? anomalous activity that appears to indicate 200 million acres of wetlands. Over half The public health of the people of the existence of a security vulnerability; of our streams and over 200 million Maryland and all States around this (D) a method of causing a user with legiti- acres of wetland are now at risk of not country. Public health and the envi- mate access to an information system or information that is stored on, processed by, or being under regulation under the Clean ronment in my State and the States of transiting an information system to unwit- Water Act. my colleagues have become seriously tingly enable the defeat of a security control These protections are needed for at risk from this decision that hinders or exploitation of a security vulnerability; drinking supplies for one out of every this essential commonsense guidance. (E) malicious cyber command and control; three Americans. I am very concerned I hope the court moves swiftly to af- (F) the harm caused by an incident, includ- about the impact on all States, but let firm the rule in its final decision and ing a description of the information me just talk for a moment, if I might, restores the invaluable protections exfiltrated as a result of a particular cyber- about my own State of Maryland. needed for the drinking supplies of one security threat; Marylanders rely upon our water as out of every three Americans. As we (G) any other attribute of a cybersecurity threat, if disclosure of such information is part of our life. We live on the water. recognize the anniversary of the Clean not otherwise prohibited by law; or Seventy percent of Marylanders live in Water Act, I want us to continue to de- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Thank you. coastal areas. We depend upon clean fend this Nation’s waters from pollu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- water. We are particularly concerned tion. This act ensures that every cit- ator from North Carolina. about our drinking supply of water as izen receives the clean water they need well as the health of the Chesapeake and deserve. AMENDMENT NO. 2581, AS MODIFIED Bay. The EPA’s final clean water rule pro- Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I call for We are at risk with the waters of the vides further regulatory clarity that the regular order with respect to the United States confusion out there be- we need to ensure the health of our Cotton amendment No. 2581. cause of the Supreme Court decisions water resources. I urge my colleagues The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and now the stay of this rule by the to continue to defend and fight for amendment is now pending. court. The Clean Water Act and EPA’s clean water as we recognize the 43rd The Senator from Louisiana. final rules are essential to the health anniversary of the Clean Water Act. MENTAL HEALTH REFORM ACT of the Chesapeake Bay. Wetland pro- Every Congress should, as its legacy, Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, for 25 tections are especially critical to the add to the protections that we provide years I have worked in the Louisiana Chesapeake Bay because the wetlands for clean water in this country. That public hospital system. You cannot soak up harmful nutrient pollution. should be the legacy of every Congress, help but notice when you work in a This past Monday, I was in Howard but we certainly don’t want to hinder public hospital system, but also in pri- County at a NOAA announcement of that record. Therefore, we need to im- vate hospitals, how often mental the Chesapeake Bay B-WET grant. plement the EPA’s clean water rule na- health issues are directly a part of a

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If I go before a group anywhere in my friend the psychiatrist, to have both Our bill does other things, but the State, indeed anywhere in the Nation, addressed immediately while the pa- most important thing it does is it helps and bring up the need to address seri- tient is there. Medicaid will not pay prevent tragedies. It helps families, ous mental illness, all heads nod yes. It the psychiatrist. On the other hand, and it helps those broken individuals is true of my family. It is true of yours. the patient might be seeing a psychia- affected by mental illness become It is true of almost everybody watching trist and have seriously high blood whole. today. I am old enough to remember pressure or evidence for diabetes out of In 2006, William Bruce of Maine was a when people would not speak of cancer. control, but the psychiatrist cannot 24-year-old who needed help. He suf- There was a stigma associated with say: Wait a second. Let me walk you fered with schizophrenia and had been having cancer. That is long gone, much down the hallway to see my colleague, hospitalized. Without contacting his to our advantage, but for some reason, the family practitioner, because Med- parents, our broken health care system there continues to be a stigma, a icaid will not pay for that. By the way, allowed William to be released—even shame, associated with mental illness. private health insurance will. This is a though his doctors said he was ‘‘very I will argue that stigma and sense of policy change we need for public health dangerous indeed for release to the shame has retarded what we can do. insurance. Our bill would allow pa- community.’’ Sadly, 2 months later he This is something that we have to ad- tients to use both mental and physical murdered his mother at home with a dress, we have to discuss, and we have health services the same day. hatchet. This story is tragic and heart- to go forward. The discussion right Secondly, most people have their breaking, and even worse, it could pos- now, frankly, is being driven by trag- first episode of serious mental illness sibly have been prevented if we had edy: Lafayette, Louisiana; Newtown; between the ages of 15 and 25, starting worked then to fix our broken mental Charleston; Oregon; Tennessee. We down a path that ends with their life health system. We wish to fix it now so have heard stories and they are beyond and their family’s lives tragically al- there is not another such episode in the heartbreaking, but what is not spoken tered. This bill attempts to identify future. of are the broken families, the parents those young folks, stopping that path The time for mental health reform is that know there is something wrong from ever opening up, and preventing now. If not now, when? If not us, who? with their child but do not know where the first episode of serious mental ill- If not now and not us, there will be to go to receive help, ending up in an ness or, if it does occur, leading them more Lafayettes, Newtowns, Charles- overcrowded emergency room or with on a path of wholeness, a path towards tons, Tennessees, Oregons, and more their child in a jail or prison when a wellness. broken families. more appropriate setting would be else- Another thing our bill does is it es- This bill does not wave a magic where. tablishes a grant program focused on wand, but it puts us on a path where we It is in the midst of these terrible intensive early intervention for chil- can say these things that once oc- tragedies that at least we can hope dren who demonstrate those first signs curred perhaps no longer will. they can serve as a catalyst for society that can evolve into serious mental ill- Thank you. and Congress to begin to fix America’s ness that may only occur in adoles- I yield back the remainder of my broken mental health system. Maybe cence or adulthood. A second grant time. something good can happen, even from program supports pediatricians who The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tragedies as horrific as these. are consulting with mental health PERDUE). The Senator from Con- The question is, If one of the roles of teams. This program has already been necticut. Congress is to respond to societal needs successful in States such as Massachu- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I am on that justify Federal involvement, setts and Connecticut. the floor today to join my good friend should we not ask ourselves why has Third, without appropriate treat- from Louisiana, Senator CASSIDY, as there been such a failure to address the ment options, prisons, jails, and emer- we formally introduce to the Chamber issue of serious mental illness? I am gency rooms have become the de facto the Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. pleased to say that my colleague, Sen- mental health care providers. More I thank him personally for all the time ator CHRIS MURPHY, and I wish to than three times as many mentally ill he has put into this not only as a Mem- change that. We have introduced the are housed in prisons and jails than in ber of the Senate but previous to this bipartisan Mental Health Reform Act, hospitals, according to the National as a Member of the House of Represent- which now has 10 cosponsors, both Re- Sheriffs’ Association. Overcrowded U.S. atives. publican and Democrat. emergency rooms have become the This effort is patterned after a bill Our bill begins to fix our mental treatment source of last resort for psy- Senator CASSIDY and my namesake, health system and attempts to address chiatric patients. We incentivize Representative TIM MURPHY of Penn- the root cause of mass violence, which States to create alternatives where pa- sylvania, worked on for years in the is recognized but untreated mental ill- tients may be seen, treated, and super- House of Representatives. ness. How does our bill begin to do so? vised in outpatient settings, as opposed I wish to begin by sharing a story First, patients too often cannot get the to being incarcerated. with you—that is the way Senator CAS- care they need and too often have a Our bill creates an Under Secretary SIDY ended. I will talk about a woman long delay between diagnosis and treat- for Mental Health within the U.S. De- from Bloomfield, CT, named Betsy. She ment. Access delayed is access denied. partment of Health and Human Serv- has a 28-year-old son, John, who suffers Access is hampered by a shortage of ices. This Under Secretary’s responsi- from schizoaffective disorder. It is a se- mental health providers and too few bility would be to coordinate mental rious mental illness whose signs began beds for those with serious mental ill- health services across the Federal sys- showing when John was 15 years old. ness who truly need to be hospitalized. tem to help identify and implement ef- He was hospitalized—think about Related to this, right now people fective and promising models of care. this—15 different times between the with major mental illness tend to die It reauthorizes successful programs, ages of 15 years old and 18 years old, from physical illness as much as 20 such as the community mental health generally only for time-limited stays years younger than someone who does block grant and State-based data col- ranging from about 5 days to maybe 2 not have serious mental illness. As a lection. The bill also increases funding weeks. Despite the severity of the con- physician, I know if we treat the whole for critical biomedical research on dition, he was told upon discharge patient, if we integrate care, it is bet- mental health. On top of this, it there was really nowhere for him to go, ter. Medicaid, though, by policy, will strengthens the transparency and en- no permanent solution for this young

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:33 Oct 21, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G21OC6.029 S21OCPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7383 man. He was just an adolescent, but his been on the rise for the past few dec- So I will end where Senator CASSIDY parents were told there was no place ades. One out of five adults today is began his remarks, which is why the for him to be treated. What resulted coping with mental illness. If you look Nation’s attention has turned to this was not only John getting to a break- at the time period from 1987 to 2007, the question of how we reform our mental ing point but his parents as well. number of people with mental disorders health system. We lived through a As we know, serious mental illness who qualify for SSI has risen by 21⁄2 tragic and gut-wrenching episode of doesn’t affect just the individual per- times. From 1980 to 2000, we put up to mass destruction in Newtown, CT. Sen- son, it also affects family members 72,000 people in our jails who prior to ator CASSIDY has had his own experi- who are trying to care for them. deinstitutionalization would have been ence with mass tragedy. The reality is Without needed supports and serv- in psychiatric hospitals—people who that the reasons why we see these epi- ices, John became increasingly remote are in jail primarily or only because of sodes of mass shootings are com- and psychotic until he was hospitalized their psychiatric disorder. plicated, but if you read the report on again. Upon discharge this time, John Just in the last 2 years alone, the Adam Lanza’s intersection with Con- went to a shelter—the only place he number of people that HRSA estimates necticut’s mental health system, you could go. Since he couldn’t follow the to be living in a mental health short- will see that it failed him. It failed him shelter’s rules, John, whom his mother age area has gone from 91 million—that and it failed his family. I don’t know said was ‘‘young, fragile, vulnerable is pretty bad to start with—up to 97 that correcting the mental health sys- and mentally unstable,’’ was kicked million. That is just 2 years of data. tem alone would have changed what out to survive homeless on the streets. Since 2005, we have closed 14 percent of happened in Newtown, but I know that John finally—finally—was able to get our inpatient beds in this country. So if we fix our mental health system, we a bed at a place that was able to house what is happening is a dramatic in- will have a downward pressure on the him for longer than 2 weeks, Con- crease in the number of people who are episodes of mass violence that happen necticut Valley Hospital. That ability suffering from mental illness and a in this country. to get John stabilized for a longer pe- rather dramatic decrease in both out- But, as Senator CASSIDY said, we riod of time, get him into a real treat- patient and inpatient capacity. We should fix our mental health system ment plan, allowed him to then trans- have to provide more resources to meet because it is broken for everyone, refer into a community bed in Middle- the demand, but we also have to spend gardless of whether an individual has a town, CT. That is where John is today. money better. predisposition towards violence, be- John has been living successfully out Senator CASSIDY covered our piece of cause, of course, the reality is that in the community for 3 years. But we legislation accurately, so I won’t go people with mental illness are much spent millions of dollars on John’s into detail, but I wish to talk about more likely to be the victims of vio- care, which led to no better outcome our process. What we decided to do at lence than they are to be the perpetra- for him. We wasted millions of dollars the beginning of this year was bring to- tors of violence. So there is no inherent and potentially thousands of hours of gether all of the groups—the provider connection between mental illness and time because he was shuttled in and groups, the advocacy groups, the hos- violence. But these mass shootings out of hospitals without any long-term pital groups—who have worked on this have drawn the Nation’s attention to treatment and without any hope for issue for years and then bring in those what Congress can agree on right now him and his family. in the House of Representatives who that will try to improve public safety What Senator CASSIDY and I are try- have been working on this as well: Rep- across this Nation. ing to say is that there is a better way. resentative TIM MURPHY and EDDIE We are not going to get a background We are already spending billions of dol- BERNICE JOHNSON. checks bill this year. I hoped we could, lars on inadequate mental health care They have a bipartisan reform bill in but we won’t. What we can get is a in this country. We need to do better, the House. We decided not to start mental health reform bill, and that but a lot of this is just about spending from scratch but to take their piece of will help everyone—the case in Maine, money in a more effective way. legislation, knowing that it has a good the individual in Bloomfield, and mil- One of the programs our bill helps chance of passage in the House, and try lions of others who have had a miser- fund is an early-intervention program to build on it and improve it. able experience with a mental health for individuals who show their first epi- We spent 6 months meeting with all system that is broken today, in part sode of psychosis. The program the Na- of these groups and coming up with our because of lack of coordination and in tional Institutes of Mental Health just own consensus product that today has part because of lack of funding. evaluated—with findings released yes- the support of a cross-section of behav- I am so thankful to Senator CASSIDY terday—was the RAISE Program. And ioral advocacy groups all across the for being with me on the floor today. I in Connecticut we run a similar pro- country, including the National Alli- am grateful for his friendship and for gram called the STEP Program. What ance for the Mentally Ill, the National his cooperation on bringing this truly this study showed yesterday is that if Council for Behavioral Health, the bipartisan Mental Health Reform Act you provide wraparound services to an American Psychological Association, to the floor of the Senate. We rec- individual who shows a first episode of the American Psychiatric Association, ommend it to our colleagues. We look psychosis—comprehensive, immediate social workers, the American Founda- forward to the upcoming hearings in services—you can get a dramatic de- tion for Suicide Prevention, and the the HELP Committee that we both sit crease in the number of episodes they list goes on. We also went out to our on, and we hope to be back on the floor show later in life. In Connecticut, we colleagues as well, knowing that noth- of the Senate as soon as possible to found that the STEP Program reduced ing in the Senate can pass without not move forward on its passage through hospitalizations by nearly 50 percent just bipartisan support but bipartisan this body. after individuals were given those support that reflects the diversity of I say thank you to my colleague in wraparound services immediately. both of our caucuses. We think we were the Senate, Senator CASSIDY. When they did need hospitalizations able to build a good foundation of co- I yield the floor. later on, they were on average 6 days sponsors for this bill: Senators I suggest the absence of a quorum. less than when you didn’t provide those FRANKEN, STABENOW, BLUMENTHAL, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The wraparound services. SCHUMER on the Democratic side, and clerk will call the roll. These are the types of programs that Senators MURKOWSKI, COLLINS, VITTER, The legislative clerk proceeded to could have helped Betsy’s son John and CAPITO on the Republican side. We call the roll. early so that he could have started his hope that this coalition of groups on Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask recovery as a teenager rather than in the outside, this alliance with a reform unanimous consent that the order for his twenties. They could have saved effort in the House that we believe has the quorum call be rescinded. the U.S. Government and the State of legislative legs, and a good one-for-one The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Connecticut a lot of money as well. with some cosponsors in the Senate, objection, it is so ordered. The trendlines beyond the anecdotes will allow us to move this bill forward, Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise are very disturbing. Mental illness has and we have to. We have to. to express my strong support for the

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In the agers for their leadership in drafting point of view, but in finding common absence of being able to keep this bill this bill and putting a lot of hard work ground, it has turned out to be a good intact in a way that we thought we into the bill. bill that addresses a very real problem. needed to, the Vice Chairman and I Cyber security challenges that It is time for us to do our job and to have agreed to lock arms and to be op- threaten us are very real challenges. vote. This is how the Senate is supposed to those additional amendments. We receive almost daily reminders of posed to work. Now is the time for ac- Having said that, the debate to date the importance of effective cyber secu- tion because the question isn’t whether has focused on the fact that there are rity to protect our private data and the there will be another cyber attack, the technology companies across this coun- safety and security of the entire Na- question is when that attack will hap- try that are opposed to this bill. Yes- tion from cyber attacks. These attacks pen. terday the Vice Chairman and I repeat- have compromised the personal infor- I yield the floor. edly reminded our colleagues and the mation of so many Americans as well I suggest the absence of a quorum. American people that this is a vol- as sensitive national security informa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The untary bill. There is nothing manda- tion. That national security issue clerk will call the roll. tory in it. The reality is that if you might even be the biggest of the ones The legislative clerk proceeded to don’t like what is in this, if for some we hope to deal with. call the roll. reason you don’t want to participate in The legislation before us will encour- Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I ask unan- what I would refer to as a community age the government and the private imous consent that the order for the watch program—it is real simple; it is sector to work together to address quorum call be rescinded. voluntary—do not participate. Choose these cyber security challenges. This The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without not to inform the Federal Government bill helps create a strong legal frame- objection, it is so ordered. when hackers have penetrated your work for information sharing that will Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I am here system and stolen personal data out of help us respond to these threats. The to briefly talk on S. 754, the cyber se- it. Just choose not to tell us. But do bill authorizes private companies to curity bill. Yesterday Vice Chairman not ruin it for everybody else. In a voluntarily share cyber threat infor- DIANNE FEINSTEIN and I came to the minute I am going to go through again mation with each other and with the floor and encouraged our Members who why I think the cyber security bill government. In turn, the bill permits had amendments or who had an inter- should become law, why I think this is the government to share this type of est in debating the bill to come to the the first step of how we protect the information with private entities. floor. It was my hope that we could fin- personal data of the American people, The bill reduces the uncertainty and, ish in a couple of days with the co- and why hundreds, if not thousands, of most importantly, the legal barriers operation of Members. We have not businesses support this information that either limit or prohibit the shar- gotten that level of cooperation. There- sharing bill. But I can’t stress that ing of cyber threat information today. fore, this will take several more days enough for those who oppose this. Most At the same time, the bill includes to finish. But it doesn’t lessen the im- of them are, in fact, companies that very significant privacy protections to portance for those Members who have hold the most private data in the strike a balance between maintaining amendments in the queue—meaning world. Let me say that again. Those security and protecting our civil lib- they are pending—to come to the floor who are expressing opposition to this erties. For example, it restricts the and talk about their amendments if bill hold the largest banks of personal government from acquiring or using they would like to. At some point, we data in the world. cyber threat information except for will culminate this process, and those The decision as to whether they are limited cyber security purposes. amendments that have yet to be dis- for the bill or against the bill is their So, as I did at the beginning, I want posed of will have votes with a very decision. The decision whether they to salute the leadership of the chair limited amount of debate time in- utilize this voluntary program to fur- and vice chair of the Select Committee cluded. ther protect the personal data that is on Intelligence, Senator BURR and Sen- It is my hope that we will have a in their system is between them and ator FEINSTEIN, for their efforts on this wholesome debate and that people will their customers. But I have to say that bill. I know from the last couple of have an opportunity to know what is in it defies reason as to why a company Congresses that this type of legislation this bill if they don’t today. But more that holds that much personal data isn’t easy to put together. In the 112th importantly, through that debate we wouldn’t at least like to have the op- Congress, I cosponsored cyber security are able to share with the American tion of being able to partner with the legislation along with several of my people why a cyber security bill is so Federal Government in an effort to colleagues. This involved working important and, more importantly, why minimize data loss, whether it is at across several committees of jurisdic- we have done it in a way that we think their company or whether it is in their tion. Last Congress, as then-ranking it will be embraced and endorsed by industry sector or whether it is in the member of the Judiciary Committee, I not just corporate America but by indi- global economy as a whole. continued to work with the Select viduals throughout the country. The last time I checked, the health of Committee on Intelligence and others Let me announce today that this bill U.S. businesses was reliant on the on an earlier version of this bill. Unfor- will be done either Monday evening or health of the U.S. economy, and the tunately, Democratic leadership never Tuesday morning based upon what the health of the U.S. economy is affected gave the Senate an opportunity to de- leadership on both sides can agree to as by the health of the global economy. I bate and to vote on that bill in the last it relates to the debate. The Vice Chair know the Presiding Officer understands Congress. and I also came to the floor and we that because he was in business like I Senators BURR and FEINSTEIN were made this statement: We have worked was for 17 years. undaunted, however, and this Congress aggressively in a bipartisan way to in- It really does concern me that one they diligently worked and continued corporate in the managers’ package, could be opposed to something that in- to seek input from relevant commit- which is currently pending, 14 amend- sulates the U.S. economy from having tees of jurisdiction, including the Judi- ments, and 8 of those amendments were an adverse impact by the cyber secu- ciary Committee that I chair. They in- included in the unanimous consent rity act and believes that they are OK corporated the views of a broad range agreement made earlier this year when even though it might tank the U.S. of Senators and worked to address the we delayed consideration of the bill economy. concerns of stakeholders outside of the until the day when we moved forward. At the end of the day, I want to try Congress. This has produced their man- There were several amendments on to put this in 101 terms, the simplest agers’ amendment. which we weren’t able to reach an terms of what the information sharing This is a bill that enjoys broad bipar- agreement or that we believed changed bill does. I am going to break it into tisan support. As with most pieces of the policy significantly enough that three baskets. It is about business to

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Anytime a company allows they met several weeks ago, have come competitor and ask their competitor personal data or data on their business to an agreement about how they would whether they have had a similar pene- to get out, there could potentially be a intercede if one country or the other tration of their system. shareholder’s suit. What we do is pro- commits a cyber attack against each It is only reasonable to expect that vide a blanket liability protection to other? Probably not. the first person you would go to is a make sure that a company can’t be Our bill is completely voluntary, and company that has a business that looks sued for the government notification of I think it is safe to say that those who exactly like yours. In that particular a security breach where data has been want to share data can, in fact, share case, this legislation provides that removed and it is in the best interest of data on this. company with protection under the the government to know it, to react to I mentioned the words ‘‘real time.’’ anti-trust laws. Anti-trust forbids com- it, and for the general population of What we want to do is create a real- panies from collaborating together. businesses in America to understand it. time system because we want a part- What we say is that if it has do with So we have business-to-business col- nership. We want a partnership with minimizing the loss of data, we want to laboration with your competitor, anti- other private companies and we want a allow the collaboration of competitors trust protection, business-to-govern- partnership with the private and public for the specific reason of discussing a ment liability protection, no personal sector, and you can’t get a partnership cyber attack. data transmitted, and the last piece is by mandating it. All you can get is an The Senate recognizes I have de- government to business. adversarial relationship. We maintain It is hard for me to believe that the signed something in this that doesn’t that voluntary status in the hope that government didn’t have the statutory require a corporate lawyer to sit in the the sharing of that information is, in authority to convey to businesses room when the decision is made. I have across America when a cyber attack is fact, real time. We can control—once no personal dislike for lawyers other in progress. The Federal Government you transmit to the Federal Govern- than the fact that they slow things has to be asked to come in and typi- ment—how to define ‘‘real time.’’ I down. To minimize the loss of data cally will be asked by the company have no control over a private com- means you have to have a process that that has been attacked, but how about pany’s decision once they know they goes in real time from the bottom of their competitors? How about the in- have been breached to the point that the chain all the way to the decision- dustry sector? How about the whole they actually make a notification to making and the communication back U.S. economy? There is no authority to the Federal Government, but with the down, not only to that business, but to do that. This bill creates the authority liability protection and anti-trust cov- the entire economy. Having a lawyer in the Federal Government to receive erage, we are convinced that we are that has to think whether we can le- that information from a company that structured from the beginning to cre- gally do this defeats the purpose of try- has been penetrated, to process it, to ate an incentive for real time to take ing to minimize data loss. So we give understand who did it, to understand place. them a blanket exemption under the the attack tool they used, to determine We protect personal privacy. Many anti-trust laws so they know up front the defensive mechanism of software have come to the floor and have sug- that they can pick up the phone and that it can be put on, and then to no- gested that this is a surveillance bill. call their competitor, and there is no tify American businesses that there is Let me say to my colleagues and to the Justice Department that will come an attack happening now, and here is American people: There is no capa- down on them as long as they confine the attack tool and software you can bility for this to become a surveillance it to the discussion of cyber attack. buy off the shelf and put on your com- bill. The managers’ amendment took At the same time we initiate what I puter system to protect you. That is it. those items that people were concerned call business to government, which That is the entire information sharing with and eliminated it. We can be ac- means that when the IT department is bill, and it is voluntary. cused of a lot of things, but to accuse talking to their competitor, the IT de- I will touch on eight items very brief- this of being a surveillance bill is ei- partment can put out a notification ly. Why is there a need for cyber legis- ther a sign of ignorance or a sign that through the Federal portal that they lation? I don’t want to state the obvi- one is being disingenuous. It is not a have been attacked, and that initiates ous, but we have already seen that in- surveillance bill. Be critical of what we the exchange of a limited amount of individuals and nation states penetrate are attempting to do, be critical of formation that has been predetermined the private sector and steal personal what we do, but don’t use the latitude by everybody in the Federal Govern- data, and the Federal Government can to suggest that this is something that ment who needs to do the forensics of steal personal data. I thought it would it is not. who attacked, what tool they used, and hit home with my colleagues when the We require private companies and the what defensive mechanism could be put Office of Personnel Management was government to eliminate any irrele- up in the way of software that would breached, and now we are up to 22 to 24 vant personal, identifiable information eliminate the breach. million individuals who were com- before sharing the cyber threat indica- In the statute we have said, one, you promised. More importantly, the per- tors or putting up defensive mecha- can’t transmit personal data unless it sonal data at OPM extended to every nisms. is absolutely crucial to understanding individual who had ever applied for a This bill does not allow the govern- the forensics of the attack. We have security clearance, who had ever been ment to monitor private networks or also said in statutory language to the granted security clearance, and who computers. It does not let government government agencies: If for some rea- had security clearances and are now re- shut down Web sites or require compa- son personal data makes it through tired, but for some reason that applica- nies to turn over personal information. your filters, you cannot transmit that tion remained in the database. That This bill does not permit the govern- personal data anywhere else within the application, which consists of 18 pages, ment to retain or use cyber threat in- Federal Government or to the public. has the most personal information one formation for anything other than We have gone to great lengths to can find. It lists your parents and their cyber security purposes, identifying a make sure that personal data is not Social Security numbers, your broth- cyber security threat, protecting indi- disclosed through the notification ers, your sisters, where you lived since viduals from death or serious bodily or process of a hack. I understand that you graduated from college. It even has economic harm, protecting minors, or the personal data has already been a page that asks you to share the most investigating limited cyber crime of- accessed by the individual who com- obvious way that someone might fenses. mitted the act, but we want to make blackmail you. It has probably some of This bill provides rigorous oversight sure that the government doesn’t con- the most damaging personal informa- and requires a periodic interagency in- tribute to the distribution of that data. tion that one can have breached. spector general’s report to assess

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This is why Congress was cre- allows them to do, but we also ask the threat information in regulatory pro- ated. IG to make a gut call on whether we ceedings. Let me state that again. The If, in fact, there are those who object, have protected privacy and civil lib- government cannot use cyber threat don’t participate. I say to those busi- erties. information in regulatory proceedings. nesses around the country, I am not Finally, our managers’ amendment If somebody believes this is not vol- going to get into your decisionmaking, has incorporated an additional provi- untary and that there is some attempt although I think it is flawed. You hold sion to enhance privacy protections to try to get a mandatory hook in here most of the personal data of any com- first. Our managers’ amendment omit- where regulators can turn around and panies out there. Yet you don’t want to ted the government’s ability to use bypass the legislative responsibility of see any coordinated effort to minimize cyber information to investigate and the Congress of the United States, let data loss in the U.S. economy. I think prosecute serious and violent felonies. me just say, we are explicit. It cannot that is extremely shortsighted. I think Let me raise my hand and say I am be done. But we are also explicit that your customers would disagree with guilty. I felt very strongly that that the government cannot retain this in- you, but the legislation was written in should have been in the bill. If we find formation for anything other than the a way that allows you to opt out and to during an investigation that an indi- list of items I discussed. This provides say: I don’t want to play in this sand- vidual has committed a felony that is focused liability protection to private box. not related to a cyber attack, I companies that monitor their own sys- I say to my colleagues and to the thought we should turn that informa- tems and share cyber threat indicators American people: Is that a reason for tion over to law enforcement but, no, and defensive mechanisms in accord- us not to allow the thousands of com- we dropped it. I don’t want there to be ance with the act, but the liability pro- panies that want to do it, representing any question as to whether this is an tection is not open-ended. This doesn’t hundreds of thousands and millions of effective cyber information sharing provide liability protection for a com- customers who want to protect their bill. pany that engages in gross negligence credit card number, their health Our managers’ amendment limited or willful misconduct. I am not a law- records, all the personal data that is cyber threat information sharing au- yer, but I have been told that ties it up out there on them—if they want to see thorities to those items that are shared pretty tightly; that it makes a very that protected, should they not have for cyber security purposes. Both of small, narrow lane that companies can that done because some companies say these changes ensure that nothing in achieve liability protection, and that they don’t want to play? No. We make our bill reaches beyond the focus of lane means they are transferring that it voluntary, and we allow them to opt cyber security threats that are in- information to the Federal Govern- out. They can explain to their cus- tended to prevent and deter an attack, ment. tomers why. If I am with another tech and nothing in this bill creates any po- Last, independent oversight. This bill company and they are participating in tential for surveillance authorities. provides rigorous oversight. It requires this, they must be more interested in Now, as I said, despite rumors to the a periodic interagency inspector gen- protecting my data. I think it is a contrary, this bill is voluntary. It is a tough sell myself as a guy in business voluntary threat indicator to share eral’s report to assess whether the government has violated any of the re- for 17 years. with authorities and does not provide I know what is up here. Some are in any way for the government to spy quirements of this act. The report also will assess any impact that this bill looking at this as a marketing tool. on or use library and book records, gun They are going to go out and say: We sales, tax records, educational records, may have on privacy and civil liberties as well as an assessment of what the don’t participate in transferring data or medical records. There is something to the Federal Government. Oh, really. in that for every member of every government has done to reduce any im- Wait until the day you get penetrated. State. pact. Wait until the day they download all of I can honestly look at my librarians This bill further requires an inde- and say we haven’t breached the public pendent privacy and civil liberties that personal information on all of libraries’ protection of personal data. I oversight board to assess any impact your customers. You are going to be will say librarians are not fans of this this bill may have on privacy and civil begging for a partnership with the Fed- legislation. I don’t think they have liberties and is, in fact, reviewed inter- eral Government. Then we are going to read the managers’ amendment that nally by an inspector general. The in- extend it to you, whether you liked it spells out the concerns we heard and spector general checks to make sure or not, whether you voted for the bill then said: This can’t go there. I am not they live by the letter of the law. The or supported the bill or spoke in favor sure we can statutorily state it any inspector general makes an assessment of the bill or ever participated in it. If clearer than what we have done. on the privacy and civil liberties, and we pass this bill, which I think we will, Given that cyber attackers have we set up an independent board to look they will have an opportunity to part- hacked into, stolen, and publicly dis- at whether, in fact, privacy and civil ner with the Federal Government and closed so much private, personal infor- liberties have been protected. to do it in an effective way. In the mation, it is astounding to me that pri- I say to my colleagues, if there is meantime, I think there will be just as vacy groups would oppose this bill. It more that they need in here, tell us many businesses using a marketing has nothing to do with surveillance, what it is. The amendment process is tool that says: We like the cyber infor- and it seeks to protect private informa- open. mation sharing bill, and if we ever need tion from being stolen. Here is where we are. Privacy folks to use it, we are looking forward to There are no offensive measures. This don’t want a bill, period. Some Mem- partnering with the Department of bill ensures that the government can- bers don’t want a bill, period. I get it. Homeland Security, the FBI, and the not install, employ or otherwise use I am willing to adapt to that. I only National Security Agency because we cyber security systems on private sec- need 60 votes for this to pass, and then want to minimize the exposure of the tor networks. In other words, no one I have to conference it with the House loss of data our customers could have. can hack back into another computer, that has two different versions. Then I Mark my words. There is a real bat- even if the purpose is to protect have to go to the other end of Pennsyl- tle getting ready to brew here. Again, against or squash a cyber attack. It vania Avenue, and I have to convince putting on my business hat, I like the can’t be done. It is illegal. the President and his whole adminis- idea of being able to go out and sell the The government cannot retain or use tration to support this bill. Let me fact that I am going to partner if some- cyber threat information for anything quote the Secretary of the Department thing happens much better than selling

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The differences of opinion between ‘‘Star Trek.’’ ‘‘Beam me up, Scotty.’’ Yes, we old jocks, former football play- supporters and opponents of the bill— There are people who believe that ers and basketball players, we have who do agree on a variety of these this is just going to go away. It is not tough debates and then we go out and issues—surround the likely privacy im- going away. Every day there is an at- enjoy a meal. pact of the bill. Supporters have essen- tempt to try to penetrate a U.S. com- Here is how I would like to start this tially argued that the benefits of this pany, an agency of the Federal Govern- afternoon. The distinguished chairman bill, perhaps, are limited—particularly ment for one reason: to access personal of the committee is absolutely correct now that they have withdrawn the data. The intent is there from individ- in saying that cyber security is a very claim that this would help against an uals and from nation states. For com- substantial problem. My constituents OPM attack—but that every little bit panies that think this is going to go know a lot about that because one of helps. But there is no downside to them away or think they are smart enough our prominent employers, SolarWorld, to just pass the bill. It makes sense. that it is not going to happen to them, a major manufacturer in renewable en- Pass the bill. There is no downside. I have seen some of the best and they ergy, was hacked by the Chinese sim- Opponents of the bill, who grow in are one click away from somebody ply because this employer was trying number virtually every day, have been downloading and entering their system to protect its rights under trade law. In arguing that the bill is likely to have a and that click may not be protected by fact, our government indicted the Peo- significant negative impact on the per- technology. It may be the lack of abil- ple’s Liberation Army for their hack- sonal privacy of a large number of ity of an employee to make the right ing into this major Oregon employer. Americans and that this greatly out- decision on whether they open an So no question that cyber security is a weighs the limited security benefits. If email, and, boom, they have just ex- major problem. an information sharing bill doesn’t in- posed everybody in their system. Second, there is no question in my clude adequate privacy protections, I So I will wrap up because I see my mind that information sharing can be am telling you, colleagues, I think good friend and colleague Senator very valuable in a number of instances. those proponents are going to have WYDEN is here. We will have several If we know, for example, someone is as- people wake up and say: I really don’t days, based upon the process we have sociated with hackers, malware, this see this as a cyber security bill, but it in front of us, to talk about the good, sort of thing, of course it is important really looks to me like a surveillance and some will talk about the bad, to promote that kind of sharing. The bill by another name. which I don’t think exists, but let me difference of opinion is that I believe (Mr. TOOMEY assumed the Chair.) assure my colleagues that the ugly this bill is badly flawed because it Colleagues who are following this and part of this—the ugly part of this—is doesn’t pass the test of showing that looking at the bill may be trying to that cyber theft is real. It doesn’t dis- when we share information, we have to sort through this discussion between criminate. It goes to where the richest have robust privacy standards or else proponents and opponents. To help pool of data is. In the case of the few millions of Americans are going to clarify the debate, I would like to get companies that are not supportive of look up and they are going to say that into the text of the bill for just a this bill, they are the richest deposi- is really not cyber security. They are minute. tories of personal data in the world. I going to say it is a surveillance bill. So If colleagues look at page 17 of the hope they wake up and smell the roses. that is what the difference of opinion Burr-Feinstein substitute amendment, I yield the floor. is. which is the latest version with respect The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 2621, AS MODIFIED to this bill, Senators are going to see a SCOTT). The Senator from Oregon. Let me turn to how I have been try- key section of the bill. This is the sec- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I would ing to improve the legislation. I am tion that discusses the removal of per- like to inform my colleague, the distin- going to speak for a few minutes on my sonal information when data is shared guished chairman of our Intelligence amendment No. 2621 to the bill that we with the government. The section says Committee, I am always thinking have been discussing and that is now very clearly that in order to get immu- about the history of the committee. I pending in the Senate. Obviously, any- nity from a lawsuit a private company believe Chairman BURR, the ranking body who has been watching the debate has to review the data they would pro- minority member Senator FEINSTEIN, on this cyber security bill has seen vide and remove any information the and I have been on the Intelligence what we would have to call a spirited company knows is personal informa- Committee almost as long as anybody exchange of views. Senators are debat- tion unrelated to a cyber security in history. ing the substance of the legislation threat. This language, in my view, I always like to work with my col- and, as I just indicated to Chairman clearly creates an incentive for compa- league. This is an area where we have BURR and I have indicated to ranking nies to dump large quantities of data a difference of opinion. I am going to minority member Senator FEINSTEIN, over to the government with only a try to outline what that is and still try there is agreement on a wide variety of cursory review. As long as that com- to describe how we might be able to points and issues. pany isn’t certain that they are pro- work it out. Both supporters and opponents of the viding unrelated personal information, Mr. BURR. May I thank my col- bill agree that sharing information that company gets immunity from law- league? about cyber security threats, samples suits. Some companies may choose to Mr. WYDEN. Of course. of malware, information about mali- be more careful than that, but this leg- Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I thank my cious hackers, and all of this makes islation and the latest version—the colleague. I think he diplomatically re- sense and one ought to try to promote Burr-Feinstein substitute amend- ferred to me as old, but I know that more of it. Both supporters and oppo- ment—would not require it. This bill wasn’t the case. He is exactly right. We nents now agree that giving corpora- says with respect to personal data: have served together for a long time. tions immunity from customer law- When in doubt, you can hand it over. We agree on most issues. This is one suits isn’t going to stop sophisticated My amendment No. 2621 is an alter- that we disagree on, but we do it in a attacks such as the OPM personnel native. It is very simple. It is less than genuine and diplomatic way. Contrary records breach. a page long. It would amend this sec- to maybe the image that some portray I am very glad that there has been tion that I have just described to say to the American people, we fight dur- agreement on that point recently, be- that when companies review the data ing the day and we can have a drink or cause proponents of the bill sometimes they provide, they ought to ‘‘remove, go to dinner at night, and we are just said that their legislation would stop to the extent feasible, any personal in- as likely to work on a piece of legisla- hacks such as the one that took place formation of or identifying a specific

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Right now these companies— So the sponsors of this legislation data about customers or people to the companies that are located in Pennsyl- and the authors of the substitute government. vania and Oregon—are dealing with the amendment, which I have tried to de- The sponsors of the bill have said fallout of a decision by a European scribe at length here this afternoon, that they believe that companies court to strike down the safe harbor are correct in saying that they have should only give the government infor- data agreement between the United made some changes, but those changes mation that is necessary for cyber se- States and the European Union. The do not go to the core of the bill. curity and should remove unrelated court’s ruling was based on the argu- For example, the amendment I have personal information. I agree with ment that U.S. laws in their present described would really, in my view, fix them, but for reasons that I have just form do not adequately protect cus- this bill by ensuring that there was a described, I would say respectfully that tomer data. Now, I strongly disagree significant effort to filter out unre- the current version of this legislation with this ruling. At the same time, I lated personal and private information does not accomplish that goal, and would say to my colleagues and to the that was sent to the government under that is why I believe the amendment I Presiding Officer—he and I have the bill. have offered is so important. worked closely on international trade So I hope Senators will listen to For an example of how this might as members of the Finance Com- what groups and the companies that work in practice, imagine that a health mittee—and I would say to colleagues have expertise in this field have said. I insurance company finds out that mil- who are following this international hope Senators on both sides of the aisle lions of its customers’ records have trade question and the question of the will support the amendments I and oth- been stolen. If that company has any European Union striking down the safe ers have offered. The Senate needs to evidence about who the hackers were harbor for our privacy laws, in my view do better than to produce a bill with or how they stole this information, of this bill is likely to make things even minimal effects on the security of course it makes sense to share that in- more difficult for American companies Americans and significant downside for formation with the government. But that are trying to get access to those their privacy and their liberty. that company shouldn’t simply say customers in Europe. I yield the floor. here you go, and hand millions of its To give just a sampling of the leading The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- customers’ medical records over for companies that have come out against ator from Rhode Island. distribution to a broad array of govern- the CISA legislation, let me briefly call AMENDMENT NO. 2626, AS MODIFIED ment agencies. the roll. There is the Apple company. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I The records of the victims of a hack They have millions of customers. They would like to speak for 5 or 6 minutes should not be treated the same way know a great deal about what we have on the cyber bill. that information about the hacker is to do to deal with malicious hackers Unfortunately, I am here to express treated. Companies should be required and to protect privacy. There is also my distaste for the manner in which to make a reasonable effort to remove Dropbox, Twitter, Salesforce, Yelp, this bill has proceeded. I have an personal information that is not need- Reddit, and the Wikimedia Foundation. amendment that is not going to be ed for cyber security before they hand I point to the strong statement by the voted on. Let me describe some of the information over to the government. Computer & Communications Industry characteristics of that amendment. That is what my amendment seeks to Association. Their members include First of all, it is bipartisan. It is Sen- achieve. That is not what is in the sub- Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, ator GRAHAM’s and my amendment. stitute amendment. Yahoo, Netflix, eBay, and PayPal. Second, it has had a hearing. We have Furthermore, if colleagues hear the Those individual companies I have had a hearing on it in the Judiciary sponsors of the substitute saying this mentioned have millions of customers. Committee. Considerable work has bill’s privacy protections are strong The organization that speaks for them gone into it. and you have heard me making the says: ‘‘CISA’s prescribed mechanism Third, it has the support of the De- case that they really don’t have any for sharing of Cyber threat information partment of Justice. It repairs holes in meaningful teeth and they are too does not sufficiently protect users’ pri- our criminal law for protecting cyber weak, don’t just take my word for it. vacy.’’ security that we worked on very care- Listen to all of the leading technology On top of this, there has been wide- fully with the Department of Justice companies that have come out against spread opposition from a larger spec- and which we have had testimony in the current version of this legislation. trum of privacy advocacy organiza- support of from our Department of Jus- These companies know about the im- tions. Here the groups range from the tice prosecutors. portance of protecting both cyber secu- Open Technology Institute to the Last, it was in the queue. It was in rity and individual privacy. The reason American Library Association. the list of amendments that were they know—and this is the case in I was particularly struck by the agreed to when we agreed to go to the Pennsylvania, Oregon, and everywhere American Library Association’s com- floor with this bill. else—is that these companies have to ments in opposition to this bill. I think So I don’t know how I am going to manage the challenge every single day. the leadership said—paraphrasing— vote on this bill now. But if you have a Companies in Pennsylvania and Oregon something to the effect of when the bipartisan amendment that has had a have to ensure they are protecting American Library Association opposes hearing, that was in the queue, and both cyber security and individual pri- legislation that authors say will pro- that has the support of the Department vacy. Those companies know that cus- mote information sharing, they indi- of Justice and you cannot even get a tomer confidence is their lifeblood and cate there was a little something more vote on it, then something has gone that the only way to ensure customer to it than what the sponsors are claim- wrong in the process. confidence is to convince customers ing. I remember Senator SESSIONS coming that if their product is going to be Wrapping up, I want to make clear, to the floor and wondering how it is used, their information will be pro- as I said yesterday, that I appreciate that certain Senators appoint them- tected, both from malicious hackers that the bipartisan leadership of our selves masters of the universe and go and from unnecessary collections by committee has tried to respond to off in a quiet room someplace and de- their government. these concerns. They know that these cide that certain amendments will and I would note that there is another large companies with expertise in col- will not be heard. I am very sympa- reason why it is important to get the lecting data and promoting cyber secu- thetic to Senator SESSIONS’ concerns privacy protections I am offering in my rity have all come out against the bill. right now.

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If they caucus and is in favor of more botnets a number of the amendments that are don’t travel to America or if they don’t out there, this is something which going to be offered to that bill in the have a technical connection to Amer- would probably pass unanimously. Yet managers’ amendment, especially. ica, we cannot go after them. There is I cannot get a vote. Last Congress, I worked with our an American victim, but we cannot go It is bipartisan, has had a hearing, is ranking member on homeland security, after them. That is a loophole that in the queue, is supported by the De- Dr. Tom Coburn, and our House coun- harms Americans that this bill would partment of Justice, and those are the terparts to get not one, not two, not close. four sub-elements of it. For some rea- three, but four cyber security bills en- I cannot believe there is one Member son, the masters of the universe have acted into law, signed by the President. of this institution who would oppose gone off and had a meeting in which I believe these four bills laid a very closing a loophole that allows foreign they decided this is not going to be in strong foundation for some significant criminals access to Americans’ finan- the queue. I object to that procedure. improvements on how the Department cial information for fraudulent pur- I am sorry we are at this stage at of Homeland Security carries out its poses but puts them beyond the reach this point because I think that on the cyber security mission and really for of our criminal law. That is one part of merits this would win. This is a bipar- this bill before us too. what our bill does. tisan, good, Department of Justice-sup- What the legislation Dr. Coburn and Second, it raises penalties for people ported, law enforcement exercise to I worked on during the last Congress who intrude on critical infrastructure. protect people against cyber criminals. did, in essence, was to better equip the You can go all around this country, I don’t know what the sense is that Department of Homeland Security to you can go to military installations there is some hidden pro-botnet, pro- operate at the center of the kind of ro- that have way less security concerns foreign cyber criminal caucus here that bust information sharing program that than our critical infrastructure, like won’t let an amendment like mine get the Burr-Feinstein bill would set up. our electric grid, and you will see a vote. How do they do that? One, make sure chain-link fences that say department I will yield the floor. I see Senator the Department of Homeland Security of whatever, U.S. Government, stay CARPER here, and he has done great would have the ability to attract and out. You cannot go in there to picnic, work to try to be more productive than retain top-flight talent, much like the you cannot go in there because you are my amendment reflects. I hope we can National Security Agency already has. curious, you cannot go in there for a sort this out to a point where an The legislation actually takes some- hike, and the reason is because there is amendment like mine, which was in thing called the cyber ops center, a national security component to what the queue in the original deal that got NCCIC, within the Department of is going on in there. us to this bill, can now get back in Homeland Security and makes it real Well, there is a huge national secu- some kind of a queue so that we can and functional and an entity that peo- rity component to our critical infra- get this done. ple would use and listen to. structure, like our electric grid. All I yield the floor. Finally, we took an old law called this would do is raise the penalties. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- FISMA, the Federal Information Shar- You could still go in, but if you get ator from Delaware. ing Management Act—we took some- caught doing something illegal there, Mr. CARPER. I appreciate the yield- thing that was just a paperwork oper- then it is a little different if you are ing by Senator WHITEHOUSE. Let me ation, this FISMA legislation—like a attacking America’s critical infra- just say that if your provision, Senator once-in-a-year check to see how good a structure than if you are just prowling WHITEHOUSE, does not end up in this cyber security agency might be—and around in some other portion of the bill and we actually do pass it, I am turned it into not a paperwork oper- Web that does not have that. sure we will conference with the House. ation, not a once-every-365-days oper- Again, I think if that came to a vote, There will be an opportunity to revisit ation, but a 24/7 surveillance operation we would probably get 90 percent of this issue. So I hope you will stay in on the lookout for intrusions within this body in favor. Who is in support of touch with those of us who might be and across the Federal Government allowing people to mess around in our fortunate enough to be a conferee. broadly. critical infrastructure? Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I appreciate that That legislation, affectionally known The third is botnet brokers. Botnets very much, more than the Senator can as FISMA, was also designed to make are out there all over the Internet. know. clear what the division of labor was be- They are a plague on the Internet. Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I rise tween the Office of Management and There is no such thing as a good today in support of the cyber security Budget, OMB, and the Department of botnet. Everyone would be better off if information bill introduced by my col- Homeland Security on protecting the they were removed. They are like leagues, Senators BURR and FEINSTEIN. dot.gov domain. We made it clear that weeds on the Internet. There are people I want to commend my colleagues and the job of OMB is to, if you will, steer who are brokers who allow access to their staff for their leadership and for the ship. The job of the Department of botnets, and because our laws are so their tireless efforts on this extremely Homeland Security is to row the ship, out of date, if you are just brokering important piece of legislation. to row the boat. That is a good division access to a botnet for criminal pur- As ranking member and former of labor given that OMB only has six poses, there is no offense. Why would chairman of the Homeland Security employees who work on this stuff and we not want to empower our Depart- and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Department of Homeland Security ment of Justice to be able to go after I have been following cyber security has hundreds. So I think we figured out people who are criminal brokers allow- and this information sharing proposal the sharing of labor, the division of ing access for criminals to botnets to in particular literally for years. In labor, and also made sure the Depart- use for criminal purposes against fact, when Senator FEINSTEIN first in- ment of Homeland Security has the re- Americans? I don’t understand that. troduced an information sharing bill in sources—the horses, the resources—and Lastly, botnet takedowns. A botnet 2012—that was like two or three the technology they need. is a weed. We wait until somebody ac- Congress’s ago—it was referred to Sharing more cyber security threat tually encounters that weed and is Homeland Security and Governmental information among and between the harmed by it before we allow our De- Affairs, on which I served. That bill private sector and the Federal Govern- partment of Justice to act. We should was ultimately folded into a comment players who are on the frontline be out there taking down botnets on a prehensive cyber security bill that I in cyber security is critical for na- hygiene basis all the time. We are lim- had the honor of cosponsoring with tional security. Over the last couple of

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Some of vate sector entities that are seeking to those in the private sector. In other them were just criminals. They want better protect themselves in cyber words, the Department of Homeland to steal information. They want to space. Businesses around our country Security will have the ability to share make money off of our personal infor- are hungry for information they can information with other agencies in real mation, off our intellectual property, use to fend off attacks and better pro- time—not next month, not next week, like our intellectual seed corn, if you tect their systems and their customers. not tomorrow, not in an hour, but in will, for companies large and small and This bill would make the Federal Gov- real time, which is really what this lit- for universities as well. Others just ernment a much stronger partner for tle bill before us today requires. want to be disruptive or they want to them. I know that the real-time sharing is make political points. Some actors, Many companies that I have talked incredibly important to the bill’s spon- however, are capable or would like to to of late also want to share more in- sors, and it is important to me and develop the capability to use a cyber formation with the Federal Govern- probably to many of our colleagues and attack to harm people and cause phys- ment about what they are seeing on- stakeholders. Equally important, how- ical damage. line every day, but they are unsure of ever, is the ability of the Department It is long past time for this body to the rules of the road. In other words, of Homeland Security to apply what I take action to more effectively combat companies want more predictability call a privacy scrub to the information these threats we now face in cyber and they want more certainty when it it receives from industry, the threat space. That is why earlier this year I comes to working with our govern- indicators that come from industry— introduced a similar information shar- ment. This bill would give them that see something, say something—stuff ing bill. This bill largely mirrored the by clarifying that they won’t be put- that they send to the Department of administration’s original proposal. ting themselves in legal jeopardy if Homeland Security. The administration asked me to in- they choose to share cyber threat in- In the bill that I authored with oth- troduce their information sharing bill. formation with our Federal Govern- ers in my committee, including our Before I did that, we actually had a ment. chairman, we allow the Department of hearing in the committee on homeland If companies do want to avail them- Homeland Security to, if you will, re- security. Part of the centerpiece of the selves of the legal protections the bill ceive information through its portal hearing was the administration’s pro- offers, they would have to, with two from various entities that witness posal. We got some good ideas on how narrow exceptions, use the information threat indicators, to see it and to put to make it better. We made it better sharing portal at the Department of it through the portal, to bring it and introduced that bill to use, if you Homeland Security. This puts the De- through the portal to do a privacy will, as a point-counter point in a con- partment of Homeland Security, a ci- scrub. That is one of the things the De- structive, positive way with the legis- vilian entity, at the center of the infor- partment of Homeland Security has ex- lation that worked its way through the mation sharing process. I think this is pertise in doing. I used an example at lunch earlier Intelligence Committee. But we did not smart and the right thing to do. In today. I talked about baseball. I know stop there. We took information from a fact, many experts and companies that the Presiding Officer has some interest lot of experts and stakeholders. I have talked to across the country as in baseball. There are teams called the The measure we are discussing today recently as last week out in Silicone Phillies in Philadelphia and the Pi- shares the same goals as my original Valley and out on the west coast—they rates in Pittsburgh. I would just say to bill—largely the administration’s agree with what I have just said. him, thinking about baseball for a original bill—to increase the sharing of I know many Americans are uneasy minute, let’s say you are in the play- cyber threat information between the with companies they do business with offs. Let’s say you have a team in the Federal Government and the private directly handing over data to an intel- playoffs. You are in the ninth inning, ligence or law enforcement agency. sector and between different entities and you need to get somebody out of The Department of Homeland Security within the private sector. I am pleased the bullpen to close. You have a one- will carry out its responsibilities under that we are finally discussing these run lead. You look to the bullpen. He is this bill through the cyber ops center I critical issues on the Senate floor. now retired, but Mariano Rivera was The substitute amendment we are de- mentioned earlier called the National the best closer in baseball history. You bating today makes a number of im- Cyber Security and Communications have Mariano Rivera in the bullpen to provements to the bill that was first Integration Center—that is a mouthful. come in and close the game, and you made public after the Intelligence We affectionately call it N-Kick. It is have three other guys you just called Committee reported it out. It also in- the cyber ops center. It includes folks up from the Minor League, so maybe cludes several changes that I, as well from DHS and other Federal agencies. from AAA. as several of my colleagues, have been It includes a number of representatives You say: Well, whom do I put in to calling for—including the chairman of of financial services, the utility indus- close the game? Do I put in the best our committee. try, our retail industry, and so forth, closer we have ever had in baseball his- I would like to thank Senators BURR all together under one roof, talking to- tory or do I bring in three rookies, and FEINSTEIN. I thank their staff for gether and working together to help us three Minor League guys? working closely with our staff and oth- support one another and make it Well, you bring in Mariano Rivera. ers to produce what I believe is a sig- strong and more secure. When it comes to being able to do nificantly smarter and stronger bill. Is One of the bills I worked on with Dr. privacy scrubs, the Department of it perfect? No, not yet. But I can say Coburn last Congress formally, as I Homeland Security—that is what they there is always room for improvement. said earlier, authorized this center. We do. That is what they do. Now they That is why we still have a debate on a are pleased to see that this bill would have the horses, the ability, and the number of amendments and those like make the most out of the resources we technology to do it even better. the one mentioned by Senator WHITE- have already invested in this cyber ops I know some of my colleagues are HOUSE that may be germane in a dif- center, NCCIC. concerned that a privacy scrub will ferent kind of way in conference. Earlier this month, Secretary Jeh slow down the information sharing While there may not be agreement on Johnson of the Department of Home- process. I share those concerns, but I everything in this bill, I believe most land Security told our Homeland Secu- have been assured by the Department— of our colleagues would come to the rity and Governmental Affairs Com- the bright, smart people at the Depart- conclusion that it really will help to mittee that beginning in November, ment of Homeland Security—that less

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EINSTEIN basically analyzes address the symptoms of a problem, I am very pleased that DHS has come Internet traffic entering and leaving let’s think about what is the root cause to an agreement on this process with Federal civilian agencies to identify of the problem. The Senator who is its agency partners. We will be up and cyber threats and to try to stop at- waiting to follow me on the floor, the running with a portal in the way I have tacks. former Governor of Maine, thinks simi- described in the next couple weeks. This system has been rolled out in larly. I do too. It is not enough to just One of the amendments I filed speaks phases over the last several years. EIN- address the symptoms of these prob- to this privacy scrub process. It would STEIN 1 is the first step. It sees and lems. A part of what we need to be make clear that the Department of actually records Internet traffic, much thinking about is, How do we get to the Homeland Security could carry out an like a guard at a checkpoint watches root cause? automated privacy scrub in real time cars go by and maybe writes down and Until fairly recently, a lot of our fi- and without delay. In fact, my amend- records the license plates. EINSTEIN 2 nancial services institutions in this ment would add just one word to the detects anything out of the ordinary country were under constant attack by bill so that DHS could continue to and sets off alarms if a piece of somebody who was trying to overload malware is trying to enter a Federal automatically remove irrelevant or er- their Web sites and essentially trying network. For example, a car comes roneous data from cyber threat infor- to shut them down. It is sort of like through and it is not supposed to come mation. when we were first standing up the Af- I am very pleased that Senators through. That would set off an alarm fordable Care Act, they had so much and enable EINSTEIN 2 to actually de- BURR and FEINSTEIN have taken this traffic on their Web site that it would tect a cyber intrusion. It doesn’t do amendment into consideration and kind of break down. anything about blocking. It doesn’t There are so many cyber threats have now modified their substitute block the car, in this example. It from around the world. We think Iran amendment to make sure the Depart- doesn’t block anything. EINSTEIN 3A, is behind it. They are trying to do that, ment of Homeland Security can do the latest version, uses unclassified to bring down our financial services what it does best, and that is to apply and classified information to actually business—and sometimes with some a privacy scrub—pulling out personally block the cyber attack. success. identifiable information that actually So initially EINSTEIN 1 records basi- About a year ago, when we got very shouldn’t be passed on to other Federal cally what is being detected, EIN- serious about negotiating with the Ira- agencies. The substitute amendment STEIN 2 actually detects bad stuff nians and our partners—the French, now calls on DHS to work with its coming through in terms of an intru- the Brits, the Germans, the Russians, agency partners to agree on a process sion, and EINSTEIN 3A blocks it. The and the Chinese—some kind of an to share information while protecting problem is that less than half of our agreement where the Iranians would privacy. This is a process DHS is al- Federal civilian agencies actually have give up any hope they had of having a ready undertaking. EINSTEIN 3A in place. They have the nuclear weapon and the terms for our I thank Senators BURR and FEIN- ability to record an intrusion, the abil- lifting our economic sanctions—when STEIN, as well as our friends at the De- ity to detect an intrusion, but not the it became clear that those were serious partment of Homeland Security and ability to block an intrusion. They negotiations, that something might ac- other agencies, for working so hard to need the ability to block. What our leg- tually happen from those negotiations, find agreement on this language and islation would do would be to make guess what happened to those attacks. for working with my staff and me on sure that agencies have EINSTEIN in We call them DDoS. What do you sup- this important matter. place, including the ability to block in- pose happened? Well, guess what, they Another amendment I put forward trusions, within 1 year. started letting up little by little until with our committee chairman, Senator Finally, our amendment incorporates the time we actually voted here to let JOHNSON, aims to improve what we call the language originally drafted by Sen- that agreement be enacted and hope- cyber hygiene across the Federal Gov- ator SUSAN COLLINS, the former chair fully be administered and imple- ernment and to prevent attacks of the homeland security committee mented. That was a root cause being against Federal agencies. This lan- and a great colleague of ours for many addressed. guage is based on a bill that Senator years, Senator MARK WARNER, Senator Another root cause we had over in JOHNSON and I introduced and had re- KELLY AYOTTE, Senator CLAIRE MCCAS- China—for years the Chinese have ported out of our homeland security KILL, Senator DAN COATS, and Senator sought to use cyber attacks to get into committee by a unanimous vote. The BARBARA MIKULSKI. They are all co- our most successful businesses, some of amendment does three main things. sponsors of the amendment Senator our research and development oper- First, it would require all Federal COLLINS offered. These provisions ations in those businesses, and work agencies to implement specific best would strengthen the ability of the De- being done within Federal agencies on practices and state-of-the-art tech- partment of Homeland Security to research and development—actually, nologies to defend against cyber at- shore up cyber defenses at civilian the intellectual seed corn for creating tacks. For example, we had experts tes- agencies and to address cyber emer- jobs and opportunity in this country. tify about the importance of strong au- gencies across the Federal Govern- The cyber attacks were—we believe it thentication and data encryption. This ment. was China trying to steal information amendment would make sure that Again, I am incredibly grateful that from our universities. They were doing agencies are taking these common- Senator FEINSTEIN and Senator BURR a lot of research that could lead to eco- sense steps to bolster their cyber secu- agreed to include our language in the nomic activity and job creation. We rity defenses. substitute amendment language that didn’t like it. We don’t do that. We Second, the amendment would accel- worked its way through our com- don’t do that to them, and we don’t erate the deployment and adoption of mittee. We had hearings and had the want them to do that to us. We com- the Department of Homeland Secu- opportunity to mark up the legislation. plained about it and complained about rity’s cyber intrusion and detection It worked the way it is supposed to it and called out some of the folks program, known as EINSTEIN, as in work. And I think that without excep- whom we thought were behind this in Albert Einstein, but you don’t have the tion it had bipartisan support coming China. ‘‘Albert’’ in the name of this tech- through our committee. It is the per- President Xi visited us in this city nology; it is called EINSTEIN. fect complement to the information about 3 week ago. He and our President For my colleagues who may not be sharing bill we are discussing this had some tough, direct, and probably familiar with EINSTEIN, with respect week. I think it makes a good bill that not entirely comfortable conversa- to homeland security and cyber secu- much better. tions. One of them dealt with this

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I appreciate the card holders. do all the research that would lead to patience of Senator KING, and I will In February of this year, we learned this innovation and job-creation activ- yield the floor to him. a health insurance provider’s system ity. The agreement that came out of I will just say in closing—no, Senator had been hacked, and 80 million cus- that was the Chinese and our country BLUNT, I will yield to you next. It is tomers were affected. This was a data have agreed that neither side will good to be with both of you. I look for- breach that particularly impacted my knowingly steal this kind of informa- ward to working with you on these and, State—particularly impacted Missou- tion from the other. ‘‘Knowingly’’ is a with respect to the Senator gentleman rians—and we saw a huge change in the very broad term, and so we have to from Missouri, very closely on related IRS fraud that occurred this year be- make sure that ‘‘knowingly’’ actually matters. cause, we believe at least, because means something. Secretary Jeh John- Thank you so very much. criminals suddenly had all this sen- son, the head of the Homeland Security The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sitive personally identifiable informa- Department, and Attorney General Lo- ator from Missouri. tion they had stolen. Suddenly some- retta Lynch have been assigned to Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I thank body besides you was filing your tax rebuild on this initial agreement and see the Senator from Delaware. He and I turn. Only later did the people who what we can make of it. have worked on legislation together to really had the income tax return to file I will close with this. A lot of people protect data security, to have one find out that somebody had filed it for in our country don’t understand what standard for notifying people whose in- them. all this cyber security stuff is—intru- formation has been accessed by people In June of this year—maybe the most sion, EINSTEIN, and all the items we who shouldn’t have it, and we are going surprising to all of us who have heard are talking about that are in the legis- to continue to work on that and look over and over again that the private lation which is before us this week. for opportunities, whether it is this bill sector is struggling, we suddenly found They do know this: It is not good when or some other bill, to add that impor- out the U.S. Office of Personnel Man- people can steal the kind of informa- tant element to what we are doing agement increased a previous estimate tion that needs to be protected. Wheth- here. of how many people were affected by er it is part of the government domain, I come to the floor today, as I am its own data breach. The files of Fed- military or intelligence secrets; wheth- sure many others have, to express sup- eral employees and people related to er it is economic secrets or develop- port for this bill—for the Cybersecurity those files was revised upward to 21.5 ments that lead to economic gain; Information Sharing Act—a bill that million people. Then we found out that whether it is personally identifiable in- gives us tools we don’t currently have, also included roughly 5.5 million sets of formation that can be used for black- and to break down barriers that we do fingerprints. mail purposes or to monetize and to currently have. This is a bill that I am not exactly sure what you could somehow make money off of that infor- would allow individuals who see the in- do with somebody’s fingerprints on the mation, we know it is not good. There formation they are responsible for Internet today. I can only imagine is no one silver bullet to actually stop being attacked to call others in their what you might be able to figure out to this kind of activity, but there are a same business and say: Here is what is do with those fingerprints. Remember, lot of silver BBs, and some of them are happening to us right now. If you are your fingerprints don’t change, and pretty big. not seeing it already, you should be probably the government entity re- The legislation that is before us looking for it. When they do that, it sponsible for that hacking that has today, bolstered by similar legislation doesn’t violate any competitive shar- those fingerprints is always going to that has come out of the Committee on ing of information. What it does is have those fingerprints as they think Homeland Security and Governmental bring everybody into the loop of de- of new and malicious ways to use them. Affairs, is a pretty good-sized BB. They fense as quickly as possible and allow So we are talking about well over 100 are not going to enable us to win this them to look for help from the govern- million Americans who already have war by themselves, but they will en- ment as well. their personal information in the hands able us to make real progress. It will So I express support for this bill. We of people it shouldn’t be in. make us feel a good bit more secure know that day after day Americans The challenge before us is as clear as than we have, knowing that this is an who read, watch, or listen to the news it is urgent. Virtually every aspect of enemy across the globe and that a learn of another cyber attack. Some in- our society and our economy rely on number of enemies wish us harm. They volve attacks of government systems, information technology. It has enabled are not going to give up. There is a lot while others involve the private sector. tremendous economic growth, it has of money involved. They will be back In 2012 and 2013, hacker groups linked enabled tremendous efficiencies in at us, and we have to bring our ‘‘A’’ to Iran targeted American bank Web every sector, but it has put all kinds of game to work every day in the Depart- sites and sustained an attack on those information out there in ways that, ment of Homeland Security and other Web sites in a way that was designed to looking back, we are going to wonder Federal agencies working in tandem disrupt people trying to do business— why we made that information so with the private sector. trying to pay their own personal bills, available in so many places and left so Hopefully, with this information, the trying to do things people should ex- unprotected. folks in the private sector—if they pect to be able to easily do. Federal, State, and local govern- want to get the liability protection and Early in 2014, we learned that cyber ments rely on that information tech- share information with the Federal criminals had stolen 40 million credit nology as well. As the technology ad- Government, we want them to use the card numbers from a major retailer and vances, its widespread adoption has portal through the Department of had probably compromised an addi- also opened us to new dangers. Modern Homeland Security. The Department of tional 70 million accounts. We also cyber security threats are sophisti- Homeland Security, to the extent that have learned that a lot of times when cated, they are massive, and they are privacy scrub is needed—it does not we hear about these, they seem bad persistent. This doesn’t just happen happen often. It happens less than 1 enough at first, but they seem a whole every day, it happens all the time percent of the time with the informa- lot worse later when we find out what every day. tion that comes through the portal. really happened, when we see how deep The culprits of these attacks and in- The legislation before us, with the these criminals were able to go, how trusions range in terms of their mo- amendments that are offered, will en- deep these terrorists were able to go, tives and their abilities. We just heard able us to have that kind of security how deep these government-sponsored of a teenager who figured out how to

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The other op- to communicate, impacts our ability to viously a pretty capable person who tion is to say: This happened to us late make the water system work, or im- gets to two individuals that one would last night or happened yesterday, but pacts our ability to make the electrical think would be the most cautious. this is happening to us. Is it happening system work. If that happens, the Con- Some of these people are bent on to you? gress will not only act, the Congress sheer vandalism—just the thrill of There is lots of misunderstanding will overreact. cyber vandalism—while others are de- about this concept. Without getting This is the right time to have this determined to steal intellectual prop- too technical, cyber threats are the bate. Let’s put this legislation on the erties from American companies. The malicious codes and algorithms used to books right now. Let’s give the people motive there is clear. It is easier to infect computer systems and attack a law that makes sense at a time when steal intellectual property than it is to networks. They are techniques that use we have the time to debate it, instead go through the hard work of creating bits and bytes. They are the ones and of waiting to see the direction we will it. Suddenly that information is out zeros of the digital age that allow turn to when we should have debated there, and the people who created it hackers to intrude upon private sys- this and moved in this direction right have been robbed. tems, steal information, perpetrate now. I encourage my colleagues to vote I hear this all the time when I visit fraud, or disrupt activities over the for this bipartisan bill that I think will companies in my State. We have seen Internet. wind up on the President’s desk and be- cyber intrusions used for espionage. We In very dangerous circumstances, come law. have seen one major company attacked these techniques can be used to re- Mr. President, I yield to my patient for no reason other than to embarrass motely control critical infrastructure friend from Maine, who has been wait- the company because a foreign govern- management systems, such as super- ing. He and I serve on the Select Com- ment didn’t like something the com- visory control and data acquisition mittee on Intelligence together, and I pany had done. It is quite a way to systems. I saw something on the news look forward to his comments. have a movie review, that we are just the other day where some hackers, for The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. going to destroy as much of your tech- no intent other than maybe just to see SCOTT). The Senator from Maine. Mr. KING. Mr. President, the United nology as we can by a cyber invasion. if they could do it, had figured out how States is under attack. We are under A great many more of these people to take over one of the cars that was attack—not a week ago, a month ago, are motivated by greed—pilfering other driving itself. Suddenly the car wasn’t September 11 or yesterday, but right at people’s identities, getting access to driving itself; the hacker was driving this moment. We are under attack other people’s account information, the car. from state actors, from terrorist and selling that information on the When a particular company finds nonstate actors, and from garden-vari- black-market. This becomes a real op- itself subjected to some novel new ap- ety criminals. This cyber issue is one portunity for them. The more you re- proach, the quicker they can share of the most serious that we face. move it from the person who initially that, the better. When the government When I first got here, I was appointed got it, the harder it is to find out who discovers a new method being used to to the Armed Services and Intelligence initially got it and what they did with infiltrate information technology sys- Committees. On those two committees it. tems abroad or here, they need to be over the past 3 years, at least half of Underneath all this is the implica- able to share that with American com- our hearings have touched upon this tion of more serious attacks that can panies quickly so they can protect issue and the threat that it presents to cause physical harm and can cause themselves. There are things the pri- this country. The leaders of our intel- mass disruption of critical infrastruc- vate sector sees that the government ligence community and our military ture of the country that is very de- does not, and there are things the gov- community, in open session and in pendent on cyber security. This really ernment sees that the private sector closed session, have sounded the alarm begs the question: What are we doing does not. This legislation gives the ob- over and over and over. The most dra- to protect our country and our citizens ligation and opportunity to both of matic—I don’t remember what the from these cyber adversaries? I have them to join together in this important hearing was—was when one of our wit- been in Senate for 5 years. I have had fight. Modern communications net- nesses said: ‘‘The next Pearl Harbor the great opportunity to represent the works move at an incredibly rapid will be cyber.’’ people of Missouri here for 5 years. And pace. We need to be fighting back at As the Senator from Missouri just during every one of those 5 years, we that same kind of rapid pace. pointed out, we are fortunate that we have been talking about how important This bill establishes a strictly vol- have had a number of warning shots it is that we do something about cyber untary program. Unlike some of the but none have been devastating. But security. This is the only approach I other programs we have talked about we have had warning shots—at Sony, have seen in those 5 years that has bi- to secure ourselves in a post-9/11 world, at Target, at Anthem, at the Office of partisan support. It has a bicameral this is a strictly voluntary program Personnel Management of the U.S. consensus. This is something that can that leverages American ingenuity to Government, and at the home email of happen. unleash the arsenal of democracy the Director of the CIA. We have had This is a problem that it is time to against cyber adversaries. large and small intrusions and cyber stop talking about. Do we want some When it comes to the cyber threat, attacks that have been more than another government to have everybody’s we have to act for a common purpose. noying, but, so far, they haven’t been fingerprints before we do something Throughout this debate there has been catastrophic. That is just a matter of about it? This is the time to do some- a great deal of discussion about the time. That is why we have to move this thing about it. As a member of the need to protect liberty in the informa- bill. Senate Select Committee on Intel- tion age. I truly think liberty and secu- This bill isn’t a comprehensive an- ligence, I am certainly here to support rity are not at odds with one another swer to this question, but it is at least the chairman of that committee and in this legislation. When it comes to a piece of it. It is a beginning. We are the vice chairman of that committee this bill, it comes the closest to having going to have to talk about other as- to finally pass this bill, a bill to en- the balance we all would like to see. It pects of our cyber strategy, but at hance the public-private partnerships takes into consideration the impor- least we can pass this bill, which came that can provide the kind of cyber de- tance of liberty, but it also takes into out of the committee 14 to 1. It is bi- fense we need. consideration what happens as we pro- partisan, and it has support in the We need to do that and we need to tect our security. House. Let’s do something. encourage lots of sharing. We need to I would close by saying of all the at- I do not want to go home to Maine encourage sharing of attacks. We need tacks we have had, and as bad as they and try to explain to my constituents,

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We are more $2.5 million a year, and local credit something we should be doing imme- vulnerable because we are more con- unions are having to deal with cyber diately, and I am delighted that we nected. That means we have to take intrusion. have moved to it. great care in this country to be sure One of our Maine health care pro- Now, as I have sat in the Intelligence that we don’t allow that vulnerability viders has experienced thousands of at- Committee every Tuesday and Thurs- to result in a catastrophic loss for our tempts to steal confidential data every day afternoon for the past 3 years, it people. year. Keeping the data safe is costing occurred to me several months into Not only are we talking about na- them more than $1 million. This is those debates and the discussions of tional security issues, but we are talk- costing us real money. this and other issues that really we in ing about individual people’s lives. If At one of our Maine financial institu- the Intelligence Committee and also the electric grid went down, people’s tions, 60 to 70 percent of the emails we in this body really are working with lives would and could be lost—in hos- they get in the bank are phishing and weighing and balancing two con- pitals, at traffic intersections, across emails trying to compromise their se- stitutional provisions. the country. If the natural gas sys- cured data. The first is the preamble of the Con- tem—the vast pipeline system that One of our utilities spent over $1 mil- stitution. The most basic responsi- links our country in terms of energy— lion a year just on preventative costs bility of any government, anywhere, somehow went awry because of a cyber to defend against cyber crime. This is anytime, is to provide for the common intrusion into the operating system, in a State of 1.3 million people. This is defense. That is why governments are that would have devastating con- real. This is real in our State. I had a forum over the August break formed, to provide the security, and sequences for human lives and also, of with businesses throughout Maine— also to insure domestic tranquility. course, for the economy of our country. mostly small businesses and homeland Those two together are the basic func- Somebody could get into the routing system of a railroad, and a train car- security. We had 100 businesses come tions of why we are here—to protect rying hazardous material would be just to visit and sit for a day to talk our people from harm. And that is caused to derail. These are the kinds of about this issue. These were small clearly what this bill is talking about. businesses, and all of them were seeing But the other constitutional provi- things that can happen and will likely happen unless we take steps to protect these kinds of problems. sion in the picture that we also have to One was a small business with 35 em- weigh is the Fourth Amendment: ‘‘The ourselves. Some of these attacks and intrusions ployees that did a deal overseas, and a right of the people to be secure in their are sponsored by nation-states. We cyber criminal in effect stole their pay- persons, houses, papers, and effects, know that. Some of them are sponsored ment. They sent a fake invoice to the against unreasonable searches and sei- by just garden-variety criminals who customer overseas, the customer paid zures, shall not be violated. . . . ’’ That are trying to steal our money. Or some it, and the money went to the crook, is a fundamental premise of who we are of them are large international crimi- not to my company in Maine. That is as a people. nal organizations that are trying to the kind of thing that is happening, These two provisions of the Constitu- steal our commercial intelligence and and that is one of the reasons we have tion are intentioned—neither one how we build our products and how we to take action today. dominates, neither one controls the compete. Some of them are terrorist No business is immune. No individual other—and it is our job in this body to organizations that see this as a cheap is immune. And, of course, this country continuously weigh and calibrate these way to attack America. Why go to all is not immune. two provisions and their balance in the trouble to build a bomb and smug- The price of inaction is just too high. light of threats and evolving tech- gle it into the country and all the risk This is something we must attend to. nologies. that entails, when you can disrupt the As I mentioned, this bill is not the When the Fourth Amendment was country in just as great a way with a whole answer, but it is a part of the an- written, nobody had ever heard of tele- few strokes on a laptop? swer. phones. They certainly had never heard It is economic security, national se- Some people say: Well, it is not broad of the Internet. They never thought curity, economics. It has been esti- enough. My answer is this: OK, I under- about any of these things. But they mated worldwide that cyber crime stand that, but let’s do what we can do said: The rights ‘‘shall not be vio- costs our country $445 billion a year. and then take it one step at a time. lated.’’ It is interesting—‘‘unreason- That is to the global economy—a half Some people say it compromises pri- able searches and seizures.’’ They trillion dollars a year. Some 200,000 vacy. I don’t believe that it does. Ex- didn’t know the threats we would be jobs in the United States could be and traordinary measures were imported facing when they said it was a funda- are being affected, and 800 million per- into this bill in order to protect the mental premise of the U.S. Constitu- sonnel records were stolen, and 40 mil- privacy of individuals. This is not tion that we should protect against lion were Americans. about individual data. This is about a both foreign and domestic enemies. The cost of cyber crime is estimated company voluntarily telling the gov- That is what we have to do, and that is to be between 15 and 20 percent of the ernment and perhaps some other com- what this bill does. value created by the Internet. We al- panies: Here is what I am seeing as an This bill is very carefully worked up, ways talk that we don’t want any taxes attack. How can we collectively defend with a lot of discussion and negotia- on the Internet. This is a tax. This is a ourselves against it? tion, to be effective in protecting the tax we are all paying. The users of the That is what this bill is really all public, while, at the same time, to be Internet are paying to ward off this about. We have to take action, and now effective in protecting the public’s pri- epidemic of cyber crime. is the time. vacy rights in respecting these two It is not only the government. Of I thank the chair and the vice chair principles. We have had warning after course, it is companies, such as Sony, of the Intelligence Committee, the warning after warning, and now it is Target, Anthem, the industrial base, members of the Homeland Security and time for us to act. JP Morgan, Home Depot. The list goes Governmental Affairs Committee, the The good news about the United on and on. Most importantly, it is not members of the Judiciary Committee, States is that we are the most wired just the big guys. Sometimes we feel and all of those who have contributed nation in the world. Technology has that OK, this is the large banks, the to the finalization of this important been a huge boon to our economy and large insurance companies that have to piece of legislation. to our people, and we are way ahead of worry about this. In the State of There is an attitude out there that a lot of the rest of the world in our Maine, we have to worry about it. we can’t get anything done around

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Unless and As chairman of the Armed Services common defense—which is our most until the President uses the authority Committee, I consider cyber security solemn constitutional responsibility— he has to defer, deter, defend, and re- one of the committee’s top priorities. in a way that also protects the inter- spond to the growing number in sever- That is why the National Defense Au- ests of the Fourth Amendment and in- ity of cyber threats, we will risk not thorization Act provides a number of dividual privacy rights. just more of the same but embolden ad- critical authorities to ensure that the I hope we can move swiftly, complete versaries in terrorist organizations Department of Defense can develop the the consideration of this bill this week, that will continuously pursue more se- capabilities it needs to deter aggres- work out our differences with the vere and destructive attacks. sion, defend our national security in- House, and get this matter to the Addressing our cyber vulnerabilities terests, and when called upon, defeat President. We have no place to hide if must be a national security priority. our adversaries in cyber space. I find it we don’t get this done. This is what we Just this week, Admiral Rogers, the unacceptable that the President has are here for. head of Cyber Command, reiterated, signaled his intent to veto this legisla- Again, I thank my colleagues who ‘‘It’s only a matter of time before tion that, among other key Depart- worked so hard to bring us to this someone uses cyber as a tool to do ment of Defense priorities, authorizes point. damage to critical infrastructure.’’ military cyber operations and dramati- I yield the floor. My colleagues don’t have to agree cally reforms the broken acquisition The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- with the Senator from Maine or me or system that has inhibited the develop- ator from Arizona. anybody else, but shouldn’t we listen ment and delivery of key cyber capa- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, before to Admiral Rogers, the head of Cyber bilities. the Senator leaves the floor, I wish to Command, probably the most knowl- More specifically, the National De- thank him on a well-planned, well- edgeable person or one of the most fense Authorization Act extends liabil- thought-out, and very convincing pres- knowledgeable who said, ‘‘It is only a ity protections to Department of De- entation, and an argument that, frank- matter of time before someone uses fense contractors who report on cyber ly, I can add very little to. So I will cyber as a tool to do damage to critical incidents or penetrations, and it au- make my remarks very brief. infrastructure.’’ thorizes the Secretary of Defense to de- I thank the Senator from Maine for According to the recently retired velop, prepare, coordinate and, when highlighting the absolute importance Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, authorized by the President, conduct a of the passage of this legislation. And, General Martin Dempsey, our military military cyber operation in response to I might add, he is one of the most seri- enjoys ‘‘a significant military advan- malicious cyber activity carried out ous and hard-working members of the tage’’ in every domain except for one— against the United States or a U.S. per- Senate Armed Services Committee as cyber space. As General Dempsey said, son by a foreign power. The NDAA au- well. I won’t go any further. cyber ‘‘is a level playing field. And that thorizes $200 million for the Secretary Mr. President, I rise in strong sup- makes this chairman very uncomfort- of Defense to assess the cyber vulnera- port of S. 754. I thank my colleagues, able.’’ bilities of every major DOD weapons Chairman BURR and Vice Chairman I will tell you, it makes this chair- system. Finally, Congress required the FEINSTEIN, for their ongoing leader- man very uncomfortable as well. President to submit an integrated pol- ship. Efforts are under way to begin ad- icy to deter adversaries in cyber space In the short 2 months since this bill dressing some of our strategic short- in the fiscal year 2014 National Defense was last on the Senate floor, the need falls in cyber space, including the Authorization Act. I tell my colleagues for action on information sharing has training of a 6,200-person cyber force. that we are still waiting on that pol- only increased. It is not for a lack of However, these efforts will be meaning- icy. This year’s NDAA includes funding trying. We have continuously failed to less unless we make the tough policy restrictions that will remain in place make progress on this bill. As the Sen- decisions to establish meaningful cyber until it is delivered. ator from Maine just made clear, that deterrence. The President must take As we dither, our Nation grows more vulnerable, our privacy and security must change. Enacting legislation to steps now to demonstrate to our adver- are at greater risk, and our adversaries confront the accumulating dangers of saries that the United States takes are further emboldened. The stakes are cyber threats must be among the high- cyber attacks seriously and is prepared high, and it is essential that we pass est national security priorities of the to respond. the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Congress. This legislation is one piece of that Act without further delay. The need for congressional action, in overall deterrence strategy, and it is Let me also mention in closing that long past time that Congress move for- my view, is also enhanced by the ad- probably the most disturbing comment ministration’s inability to develop the ward on information sharing legisla- I have heard in a long time on this policies and framework necessary to tion. We have been debating similar issue in this challenge is when Admiral deter our adversaries in cyberspace. cyber legislation since at least 2012. I Rogers said that our biggest challenge Earlier this week we learned just how am glad this body has come a long way is we don’t know what we don’t know. ineffective the administration has been since that time in recognizing that We don’t know what the penetrations in addressing our cyber challenges. government mandates on the private have been, what the attacks have been, Within days of reaching an agreement sector, which operates the majority of whether they have succeeded or not, to curb the stealing of information for our country’s critical infrastructure, where they are in this whole realm of economic gain, China—China—repeat- will do more harm than good in cyber cyber and information at all levels. edly, reportedly, continues its well-co- space. The voluntary framework in this When the person we placed in charge of ordinated efforts to steal designs of our legislation properly defines the role of cyber security says we don’t know critical weapons systems and to wage the private sector and the role of the what we don’t know, my friends, that economic espionage against U.S. com- government in sharing threat informa- is a very serious situation. panies. It is not a surprise, but it tion, defending networks, and deterring I want to congratulate again both serves as yet another sad chapter in cyber attacks. the managers of the bill in their co- this administration’s inability to ad- At the same time, it is unfortunate ordination and their cooperation in dress the cyber threats. that it has taken over 3 years to ad- this bipartisan effort. I guess in the last couple of days it vance this commonsense legislation. I yield the floor. has been made known that some hack- The threats we face in cyber space are Mr. KING. Will the Senator yield for er hacked into the information of both real and imminent, as well as quickly a question? the Director of the CIA and the chair- evolving. All aspects of the Federal Mr. MCCAIN. I will be pleased to man of the homeland security com- Government, including this body, must yield.

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I would certainly agree, security, it is a serious mistake to be- ary Committee should also consider I would say to my friend from Maine, lieve that information sharing alone is this bill. He assured me that there because if the adversaries that want to the solution. Information sharing alone would be a ‘‘robust and open amend- commit cyber attacks against the would not, for example, have prevented ment process’’ if this bill were consid- United States of America and our allies the breach at the Office of Personnel ered on the Senate floor. But only a believe that there is no price to pay for Management, nor would it have pre- few weeks later, the Republican leader- those attacks, then where is the vented other major breaches, such as ship—with Chairman GRASSLEY’s sup- demotivating factor in all of this which those at Target, Home Depot, Anthem, port—attempted to jam the Intel- would, if they failed, then keep them or Sony. ligence Committee’s bill through the from doing what they are doing? It Instead of ensuring that companies Senate as an amendment to the Na- seems to me that this is an act of war, better safeguard Americans’ data, this tional Defense Authorization Act, and I don’t use that term lightly but I bill goes in the opposite direction, giv- NDAA, without any opportunity for am trying to use it carefully. If you ing large corporations more liability meaningful debate. Republicans and damage intentionally another nation’s protection and even more leeway on Democrats joined together to reject the majority leader’s effort to force the military or its economy or its ability how to use and share our personal in- cyber security bill onto the NDAA. De- to function as a government—I would formation with the government—with- spite this rebuke from both sides of the ask my friend from Maine—wouldn’t out adequate privacy protections. aisle, just a few weeks later, the major- that fit into at least a narrow interpre- Also troubling is the fact that the Republican majority has been intent ity leader again attempted to jam the tation of an act of war? If so, then bill through the Senate in the final should we only have defenses? Have we on jamming this bill through the Sen- ate without any regard for regular days before August recess, without any ever been in a conflict where we only serious opportunity to debate and offer have defenses and not the capability to process or opportunity for meaningful public debate. Only last year, the Re- amendments. go out and deter further aggression? The majority leader’s actions have publican leader declared his commit- Mr. KING. I would suggest to the been part of a consistent disregard for ment to ‘‘a more robust committee Senator that if you are in a fight and regular order. He has talked about pro- process’’ and plainly stated that ‘‘bills all you can do is defend and never viding an opportunity for fair debate, should go through committee.’’ But the punch, you are going to eventually lose but at the same time, he has used all bill was drafted behind closed doors by that fight. I think this is an important procedural mechanisms to stifle proc- area. The theory of deterrence, as dis- the Senate Intelligence Committee, ess on this bill. Yesterday afternoon, tasteful as it might have been, the mu- and it has not been the subject of any the Senate moved to consideration of tually assured destruction during the open hearings or any meaningful public this bill—but then not even 2 hours nuclear era did in fact prevent the use debate. The text of the bill was only later, the majority leader moved to end of nuclear arms for some 70 years. I made public after it was reported to debate. That speaks volumes about think we need to be thinking about a the Senate floor, and no other com- whether the majority leader is really deterrence that goes beyond simply de- mittee of jurisdiction—including the interested in a full and open debate, fensive measures. I commend the chair- Judiciary Committee—was allowed to and it is not how the U.S. Senate man for raising this issue and appre- consider and improve the bill. should operate—particularly when it ciate your thoughtful consideration. The Judiciary Committee was pre- comes to a bill with such sweeping Mr. President, I yield the floor. vented from considering this bill even ramifications for Americans’ privacy. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, it seems though it contains numerous provi- Senator FEINSTEIN, the ranking as though every week, the American sions that affect matters squarely member of the Intelligence Committee, people learn of yet another data breach within our jurisdiction. First and fore- has consistently said that the Senate in which Americans’ sensitive, private most, the bill creates a framework of ‘‘should have an opportunity to fully information has been stolen by cyber information sharing that could se- consider the bill and to receive the criminals or foreign governments. This verely undermine Americans’ privacy. input of other committees with juris- is a critical national security problem The bill also overrides all existing law diction in this area.’’ She has worked that deserves action by Congress. But to provide broad liability protections hard to improve the underlying bill our actions must be thoughtful and re- for any company that shares informa- with a managers’ amendment that ad- sponsible, and we must recognize that tion with the government. It also over- dresses a number of my concerns, par- strengthening our Nation’s cyber secu- rides important privacy laws such as ticularly in regard to FOIA, limiting rity is a complex endeavor with no sin- the Electronic Communications Pri- the sharing of information for cyber se- gle solution. vacy Act, ECPA, and the Foreign Intel- curity purposes only, and ensuring that According to security researchers ligence Surveillance Act, FISA, over the bill would not allow the govern- and technologists, the most effective which the Judiciary Committee has ment to use information to investigate action Congress can take to improve long exercised jurisdiction. CISA even crimes completely unrelated to cyber our cyber security is to require better amends the Freedom of Information security. I appreciate these improve- and more comprehensive data security Act, FOIA, and creates new exemptions ments, and Senator FEINSTEIN’s efforts practices. That is why earlier this from disclosure. to include them in the bill. But again, year, I introduced the Consumer Pri- This is just the latest attempt by the this bill still has some serious prob- vacy Protection Act. That bill requires majority leader to bypass the Judici- lems and requires a full, public debate. companies to utilize strong data secu- ary Committee and jam a bill through The bill still includes, for example, a rity measures to protect our personal the Senate that contains provisions FOIA exemption that I believe is over- information and to help prevent within the jurisdiction of the com- ly broad and unnecessary. breaches in the first place. Companies mittee. The bill reported by the Senate In July, the Department of Homeland that benefit financially from gathering Intelligence Committee includes a Security wrote a letter to Senator and analyzing our personal information broad and unnecessary FOIA exemp- FRANKEN stating that in their view the should be obligated to take meaningful tion. FOIA falls under the exclusive ju- bill raises significant operational con- steps to keep it safe. risdiction of the Senate Judiciary cerns and certain provisions threaten But rather than taking a comprehen- Committee and changes affecting this to severely undermine Americans’ pri- sive approach that addresses the mul- law should not be enacted without full vacy. Last week, the Computer & Com- tiple facets of cyber security, the Re- and careful consideration by the Judi- munications Industry Association—an

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The Depart- Yelp have vocally opposed the bill cit- Studies and McAfee estimated the an- ment of Homeland Security’s role has ing concerns for their users’ privacy. nual cost from cyber crime to be over been criticized by many, including my- The latest version of the bill contains $400 billion. self. I have been skeptical about their a number of improvements that I and I have been working on cyber issues ability to perform some duties assigned other Senators have been fighting for, since I was elected to the Senate. Our in this bill. I am still skeptical, al- and I am glad to see that we are mak- cyber warriors at the National Secu- though less so than before. But this bill ing progress. But we still have work to rity Agency are in Maryland, and I takes important steps to diversify gov- do on this bill, and the Senate must have been working with the NSA to en- ernment and private sector actors, so have an open and honest debate about sure signals intelligence was a national we are not just focusing on DHS, but the Senate Intelligence Committee’s security focus even before cyber was a also keeping civilian agencies in bill and its implications for Americans’ method of warfare. charge. We cannot have intelligence privacy. I agree that we must do more In my role on the Intelligence Com- agencies leading this effort with the to protect our cyber security, but we mittee, I served on the Cyber Working private sector. Some would like to see must be responsible in our actions. Group, which developed findings to that go further, but that is what the Legislation of this importance should guide Congress on getting cyber gov- amendment process is for. not be hastily pushed through the Sen- ernance right, protecting civil lib- People in the civil liberties commu- ate, without a full and fair opportunity erties, and improving the cyber work- nity worry that this bill could allow for Senators to consider the ramifica- force. government intrusions into people’s tions of this bill. Unfortunately, by As vice chairwoman of the Appro- privacy. This was of tantamount con- moving so quickly to end debate, it ap- priations Committee and the Com- cern for me. If we don’t protect civil pears that the majority leader is trying merce, Justice, and Science Sub- liberties, the added security is for to do just that. committee, I put funds in the Federal naught because we lose what we value Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I wish checkbook for critical cyber security most: our freedom. The authors of this to support the Cybersecurity Informa- agencies. These include the Federal bill, especially Senator FEINSTEIN, have tion Sharing Act of 2015. Bureau of Investigation, which inves- made key improvements on issues of Cyber security is the most pressing tigates cyber crime; the National Insti- law enforcement powers and protecting economic and national security threat tute of Standards and Technology, core privacy concerns. While not every- facing our country today. As a member which works with the private sector to one is entirely pleased, this bill has of the Senate Select Committee on In- develop standards for cyber security made important strides to balance intelligence, I am keenly aware of the technology; and the National Science formation sharing and privacy. damage cyber attacks cause on our Na- Foundation, which researches ways to The business community is con- tion. As vice chairwoman of the Senate secure our Nation. As a member of the cerned because it fears strangulation Appropriations Committee, I believe Appropriations Subcommittee on De- and overregulation. They worry that we must have a clear and comprehen- fense, I fight for critical funding for they will open themselves up to law- sive approach to funding cyber secu- the intelligence and cyber agencies, in- suits if they participate in the program rity. cluding the National Security Agency, with the government. I have heard In boardrooms and around kitchen Central Intelligence Agency, and Intel- from Maryland businesses and these tables, concern over cyber security is ligence Advanced Research Projects are valid concerns. Importantly, this heightening. It is gaining new traction Activity, who are coming up with the bill has made strides in accommo- following the cyber attack on the Of- new ideas to create jobs and keep our dating business and builds a voluntary fice of Personnel Management, which country safe. These funds are critical framework to allow businesses to compromised the personal information to building the workforce and pro- choose that protection. Protection does of more than 22 million Federal em- viding the technology and resources to not come without responsibility for ployees, contractors, and their fami- make our cyber security smarter, participants, but this bill links the lies. safer, and more secure. need for cyber security, appropriate li- The American people expect serious This bill does three things from a na- ability protection, and the expertise of action by Congress. This can and must tional security perspective. First, it al- our business community in a way that be done, while respecting privacy and lows businesses and government to vol- answers a lot of companies’ concerns. avoiding data misuse by the govern- untarily share information about cyber We cannot eliminate all government ment or businesses. Congress must act threats. Second, it requires the Direc- involvement in this issue because it with a sense of urgency to pass the Cy- tor of National Intelligence to share simply won’t work, and we will lose bersecurity Information Sharing Act. more cyber threat information with key government expertise in the De- If we wait for another major cyber at- the private sector, both classified and partment of Defense, Federal Bureau of tack, we risk overreacting, overregu- unclassified. Third, it establishes a De- Investigation, and elsewhere. However, lating, overspending, and overlegis- partment of Homeland Security ‘‘por- we can work to try to minimize it lating. The time to act is now. tal’’ for cyber info-sharing with the while maintaining the government’s Our Nation is under attack. Every government to help dot-gov and dot- role in protecting national security. day, cyber attacks are happening. com in a constitutional manner. These I am so proud that the Senate came Cyber terrorists are working to damage three provisions are an innovation. De- together in a bipartisan way to draft critical infrastructure by taking over spite all the amazing talent companies and pass this legislation. The Senate the power grid or disrupting air traffic have, many are being attacked and must pass this legislation now. Work- control. Cyber spies are moving at don’t even realize it. This legislation ing together, we can make our Nation breakneck speeds to steal state secrets, allows unprecedented dot-com and dot- safer and stronger and show the Amer- intellectual property, and personal in- gov cooperation. There are also key ican people we can cooperate to get an formation. Cyber criminals are hack- provisions on privacy protections and important job done. ing our networks, stealing financial in- liability protection for companies that AMENDMENT NO. 2557 formation, and disrupting business op- monitor their own networks or share Mr. President, today I wish to speak erations. These cyber attacks can dis- information. about my amendment to the cyber se- rupt critical infrastructure, wipe out a Why do we need a bill to make these curity bill. This amendment would pro- family’s entire life savings, take down vital partnerships happen? America is vide an additional $37 million for the entire companies, and put human lives under attack every second of every Office of Personnel Management, OPM,

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This means OPM ment by drawing from existing funding don’t act, this damaging impact will will not have to wait another year to used to defend the Nation or help ripple across our community. There- protect sensitive personnel data by im- America’s families. fore, we cannot sit idly by. plementing hardware and software up- The need is urgent—our adversaries Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- grades recommended by security ex- are still trying to attack us. The need sent that the Senate proceed to the im- perts. is temporary—these are one-time costs mediate consideration of H.R. 3594, The $37 million is designated as an to accelerate IT reform. And the need which is at the desk, that the bill be emergency under the Budget Control is unforeseen which is sadly the reason read a third time and passed, and the Act of 2011. they were not requested in the Presi- motion to reconsider be considered For over a year, the Office of Per- dent’s fiscal year 2016 budget in Feb- made and laid upon the table with no sonnel Management’s systems were ruary. intervening action or debate. compromised. This hack exposed the fi- Some say this funding is premature, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there nancial and personal information of 22 and OPM is not ready to deploy it ef- objection? Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, on be- million Federal employees and their fectively. However, those reports were half of the leadership, I object. written before Beth Cobert became families, contractors, job candidates The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- and retirees. This is unacceptable. OPM Acting Director. She is turning tion is heard. OPM’s retirement services and back- OPM around, but she needs the re- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, this is ground investigation databases contain sources to secure OPM’s IT systems, incredibly frustrating. I am going to the most sensitive data OPM holds, in- and cyber security is a critical issue. spend a few minutes talking about how cluding Social Security numbers, Government can’t be reckless with this objection, this obstruction is im- health information and fingerprints. the sensitive data it has. We must do pacting the students of America and I have heard from employees across better with dot-gov and get our own the higher education institutions of the government. Data breaches under- house in order. We know what OPM America. There are real impacts that mine morale and complicate their abil- needs to do—they have the will, they are being felt right now. Students who ity to serve the American people. have a business plan, and now they have previously received Perkins loans OPM has moved to provide protec- need the wallet. will lose their future eligibility if they tions, but that is not enough. Securing Vote for my amendment No. 2557 to change institutions or academic pro- these systems must be done now. We get OPM the resources it needs. grams. Students seeking Perkins loans can’t wait for the next budget cycle. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for the upcoming winter and spring se- I urge support for my amendment. ator from Wisconsin. mesters will not be eligible at all if we This is a crisis, so we ought to treat it UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 3594 don’t act soon to reauthorize this pro- like one. Twenty-two million Ameri- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, last gram. Finally, all future students will cans who entrusted their data and fin- week when I was back in my home be ineligible for this program. gerprints to the government deserve State of Wisconsin, I had the privilege This afternoon right before I came the highest standard of protection. of hosting a roundtable with college down to the Senate floor, I received a There is a reason OPM was exploited. students from all across the south- letter from the president of the Univer- Federal cyber security has been weak. eastern area of the State. The focus of sity of Wisconsin’s system, Ray Cross— The Appropriations Committee has the conversation was how we in Con- a letter that was co-signed by all 14 of consistently given agencies the re- gress could help keep college affordable the UW system university chancellors. sources they asked for to protect their and accessible. During the course of In their message, they shared compel- dot-gov systems. But under sequester- that conversation, it was abundantly ling insight into how the sudden end to level budgeting it hasn’t been enough. clear that most of the students were the Federal Perkins Loan Program is Constrained agencies don’t ask for very frustrated that Congress could not already affecting Wisconsin students. what is truly needed to do the cyber se- take some of the most commonsense They then closed their letter with this: curity job. steps to make that happen. I told them [W]e need to keep this program in place. Tight budgets mean immediate prob- that I shared their frustration and en- After all, our job is to help students who lems get requested and funded before sured them that I would be going back would not otherwise be able to attend higher education and to help them overcome bar- other much needed IT protection and to Washington, DC, this week to fight riers, particularly financial barriers, all of maintenance. We aren’t even doing the on their behalf. which helps to ensure access, retention, com- simple things. This morning I hosted a Google pletion, and a skilled workforce. These are After the OPM breach, the Office of Hangout and spoke with campus news- goals upon which all of us can agree. Management and Budget, OMB, con- papers from across the State of Wis- One month ago our colleagues in the ducted a cyber sprint. OMB asked agen- consin to reiterate my commitment on House of Representatives—a body rare- cies to take four minimal steps: No. 1, this issue. So here I am, almost 1 ly called a place of agreement—took up deploy Department of Homeland Secu- month from the day that I last stood and passed a measure that would ex- rity malicious activity detectors; No. 2, here on the Senate floor, 1 month since tend this student loan program for 1 patch critical vulnerabilities; No. 3, a single United States Senator stood year. I previously called up that bill tighten privileged user policies; and up and blocked a commonsense and bi- here in the Senate and asked unani- No. 4, accelerate deployment of multi- partisan measure that would have con- mous consent that we extend the Fed- factor authentication. tinued to provide critical financial sup- eral Perkins Loan Program. While I While there was improvement, only port for America’s low-income college look forward to a broader conversation 14 of the 24 agencies met the fourth students. about improving Federal supports for goal. Some of it is a lack of will, but In the short month since our efforts students as we look to reauthorize the some is a lack of resources. to reauthorize the Federal Perkins Higher Education Act, I don’t believe— OPM knows it needs to harden its in- Loan Program were obstructed, the im- and I still don’t—that we can sit idly formation technology. mediate impacts are already becoming by while America’s students are left That is why I am offering this quite clear. Last week, the Coalition of with such uncertainty. amendment, providing $37 million in Higher Education Assistance Organiza- As everyone heard, I asked unani- emergency spending to harden OPM tions began surveying colleges and uni- mous consent to proceed to the consid- systems now—not a year from now. versities that participate in the Per- eration of the bill, and one Senator These funds meet the criteria for being kins loan program to learn more about stood up on behalf of Republican lead- designated as emergency spending as how this obstruction is impacting their ership and blocked our ability at this

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I still do not Loan Program, Nayeli said her oppor- stop this program that is working and think it is right or fair to let this pro- tunity to get a college education would is providing for young people in my gram expire to the detriment of thou- have been ‘‘an illusionary dream.’’ State and around the country what sands of students in need. Frankly, this Today Nayeli is the first in her fam- they need to be able to afford a quality is a perfect example of why the Amer- ily to finish college and is now in her education. ican people are so upset with Wash- last year of medical school. She is I was out here a few weeks ago talk- ington. planning to work with those who are ing about this program, and at that Since 1958, the Federal Perkins Loan underserved in our urban communities. time I talked about some specific Program has been successfully helping She finished by saying: schools and the people in my State who Americans access affordable higher The Perkins loan program helped me reach depend on this program. It is the oldest education with low-interest loans for this point. And its existence is essential to Federal program out there that allows students who cannot borrow or afford provide that opportunity for other young students to be able to take advantage more expensive private student loans. adults wanting to believe in themselves and of some kind of help in order to get In Wisconsin, the program provides to empower their communities to be better. through school, and boy, it is needed more than 20,000 low-income university Please save it! now more than ever with tuition costs and college students with more than You don’t have to look very far to going up and more and more families $41 million in aid, but the impact of find the dramatic impact that this in- feeling the squeeze. this program isn’t just isolated to the vestment has on America’s students. When I go back home, I hear from Badger State. In fact, the Federal Per- There are thousands of stories like the parents and the students themselves. It kins Loan Program aids over half a ones I just shared, representing thou- is tough. Wages are flat, and in many million students with financial need sands of students who are still benefit- cases declining. Yet expenses are up, each year across 1,500 institutions of ting from the opportunities provided to and this is one of them, along with higher learning. them by this hugely successful pro- health care and electricity bills. This is The schools themselves originate, gram. not the time to stop the program but service, and collect the fixed interest I am disappointed and frustrated that to continue this really important pro- loan rates, and what is more, institu- our bipartisan effort in the Senate has gram. At the same time, we need to en- tions maintain loans available for fu- again been obstructed. I will continue gage in the important debate of how we ture students because these are revolv- to fight to extend support for Amer- can reform higher education more gen- ing funds. ica’s students in the form of extending erally in order to ensure that every- Since the program’s creation, insti- the Federal Perkins Loan Program so body has access to an affordable edu- tutions have invested millions of dol- that we can find a way to show the cation. lars of their own funds into the pro- half-million American students who Since 1958, this program has provided gram. In addition to making higher rely on this loan program that we are more than $28 billion in loans. It is a education accessible for low-income standing with them and that we are program that supports 60 different students, the program serves as an in- committed to helping them build a schools in my State. In the Buckeye State of Ohio, we have 60 schools that centive for people who wish to go into stronger future for themselves and our have loans under this program. Last public service by offering targeted loan country. year, more than 25,000 Ohio students cancellations for specific professions in I thank the Presiding Officer, and received financial aid through this pro- areas of high need, such as teaching, yield back the remainder of my time. gram—3,000 young people at Kent State nursing, and law enforcement. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. and over 1,700 at the Ohio State Uni- As a member of the Senate Health, GARDNER). The Senator from Ohio. versity in Columbus. Education, Labor and Pensions Com- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I join One of those students is an out- my colleague from Wisconsin and other mittee, and as a Senator representing a standing young woman. Her name is Members who are here on the floor to State with such a rich history of high- Keri. She is a junior at Kent State. She talk about the Perkins Loan Program. er education, it is among my highest interned for me last summer. When I It is a really important program. It priorities to fight to ensure that the talked to Keri about this program, she serves the needs of many of the stu- Federal Perkins Loan Program con- said that this is something she abso- dents in our States, and it serves a tinues for generations to come, but un- lutely needs to be able to stay in fortunately, as we saw, one single Sen- unique need. It provides flexibility that school. ator stood up again today and said no other programs don’t provide, and it Keri is a young woman for whom I to students across America who ask for also allows the colleges and univer- have a lot of respect because she fought nothing more than an opportunity to sities to actually contribute to it. the odds. She was in foster care. She pursue their dreams—students such as I hope we can get this 1-year exten- went from one foster home to another Andrew. sion done, and I hope that the objec- while she was growing up. Yet she not Andrew is currently a student at the tion will be overridden by the common only fought the odds. She is now excel- University of Wisconsin in Stevens sense of doing something that the ling in college and doing a great job, Point. Without the support of his Per- House has already done. By the way, but she doesn’t have the resources to kins loan, Andrew said he would not the House of Representatives did it for stay in college without this program. have had the means to attend college. 1 year also at no cost to the Federal She is a Pell grant recipient, but she He has little to no income at his dis- Government because there is no reason also needs the Perkins Loan Program posal. Today, not only is Andrew mak- to pay for a 1-year extension of a pro- to be able stay in school. ing the dean’s list every semester, but gram that is a loan program where the This is not just about numbers, folks. he now has his sights set on attending colleges and universities take the pay- This is about people. This is about law school, also at the University of ments that are made—the repay- Keri. This is about young people whom Wisconsin. Andrew said: ‘‘Without the ments—and put them back into the we want to be able to have the oppor- assistance I get from the Perkins Loan program. So this program is at no cost, tunity and to be able to get the edu- I would be forced to either take out and it is certainly an important pro- cation they need to get ahead, because other high-interest loans, or delay my gram that we ought to continue. it does provide help for those who are graduation date, or drop out—which is I know there is discussion about most in need. the last thing I want to do.’’ broader education reform, and I sup- Well beyond Ohio, of course, 1,700 Today this body also stood up and port that. I know this program is not postsecondary institutions now partici- once again said no to students such as perfect. There are other ways that we pate in this program. It shouldn’t be

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There are over 6,000 students in hood of being able to afford college, but vide any kind of flexibility. With many my State of Connecticut. what makes that final difference for of our families and many of our stu- I believe Senator BLUMENTHAL is Amanda is the Perkins loan. dents, Keri being an example, that going to give some remarks as well to The only reason she is able to go to flexibility is really important. Cir- add Connecticut’s list of schools and to the University of Hartford is because of cumstances change. They may find debate this issue on the floor. the Perkins loan. She is doing every- themselves in a situation where they We have over 1,000 students at the thing we ask. Her parents are putting need a little help to stay in school so University of Connecticut, over 700 at in some money, she is taking out loans, they can finish their academic major. Yale University, 600 at the University and she is working two jobs. She says: They may find they need a little bit of of Bridgeport, 500 at Central Con- I can’t imagine how difficult it would have help because of an unfortunate event necticut, and 400 in Eastern Con- been if federal funding sources such as the that they could not anticipate hap- necticut. All across Connecticut, stu- Perkins loan had been eliminated as options pening in their families, and this pro- dents are able to attend college be- for me. I’ve utilized the Perkins loan offered gram provides that flexibility. Again, cause of the Perkins Loan Program. As to me, in the full amount, every single year the colleges and universities actually one of the few Members of the Senate to resolve my account balance. Even now, in contribute to it. It is a matching pro- my senior year, I have no choice but to work who is still paying back my student two jobs and I’m barely getting by. Without gram where they have to step up and loans, who is also saving as fast as I the Perkins and other financial aid, I truly be counted. can for my two boys who will hopefully believe that I would have had to transfer to Let’s not allow these students to fall go to college, this debate we are having a community college where I would not have through the cracks, and let’s consider today strikes me as crazy. We should been able to accomplish nearly as much as I what happens if we do allow that to be having a debate about how we ex- have here at the University of Hartford. happen. Students who are applying for pand access to college. Instead, we are On behalf of her and the six other the winter semester, which starts in simply trying to protect the existing students in Connecticut who will lose January, or the spring semester may access we have. their Perkins loan eligibility as long as well find that they are not able to re- In 10 years the United States has this Republican objection lasts, I hope ceive the aid they need. gone from the No. 1 country in the it will come together. I am told that students can lose their world with respect to the number of 25- Thank you, Mr. President. eligibility if they change institutions to 35-year-olds with college degrees to I yield the floor. or if they change their majors. These number 12 in the world. In 10 years we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- kids could fall between the cracks even have gone from first to twelfth. The ator from Delaware. if they have a Perkins loan now. answer for that is the cost of college. Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I stand to Finally, of course, if we don’t act The cost of college is making it join in with the voices we have already pretty soon, then next fall when there unaffordable for people to start and heard from, including Senator MURPHY will be up to 150,000 freshman looking unaffordable for many others to com- of Connecticut and Senator PORTMAN for a Perkins loan, they may find they plete it. of Ohio—bipartisan, of course—who are not eligible for it. This is not ac- The Perkins Loan Program is one have stood in support of the unanimous ceptable. Let’s be sure we do every- that doesn’t require any additional ex- consent request of Senator BALDWIN, thing we can here to make sure that penditure of taxpayer dollars. Those blocked by the opposing party, that we college is not road-blocked for low-in- 6,000 kids in Connecticut will get to move forward with reauthorizing the come students who are trying to get a continue to attend college with Per- Perkins Loan Program. college degree and pursue their dreams. kins loans, with no additional obliga- The voice that I think is so often Let’s help them get ahead. tion on behalf of taxpayers. That is as missing from the deliberations in the Let’s pass this. It creates certainty good a deal as we can get—no addi- Senate is the voice we just heard for the students who benefit from the brought forward by Senator MURPHY of loans, it creates certainty for these tional expenditure from the Federal Connecticut, the voice of our constitu- colleges and universities, and it en- Government and hundreds of thousands ents—the constituents who connect sures that students who need this fund- of kids all across the country—6,000 of with us when we are home in our ing are not stopped and blocked by them in Connecticut—get to continue these high tuitions. in college. States; the constituents who reach out I wish to thank my colleagues Sen- I simply wanted to come to the floor to us by letter and by email. I just ator COLLINS and Senator CASEY, whom to express my bewilderment that the wanted to add the voices of my con- I see is on the floor. I also wish to Republican leadership is standing in stituents from the State of Delaware. thank Senator BALDWIN, Senator the way of simply preserving the stu- Apparently, our colleagues have AYOTTE, Senator MURPHY, and I see dent loan programs that are on the failed to hear from thousands—even Senator COONS and others who are books today. If we go back home to our hundreds of thousands—of our home here. districts, we are not going to hear from State constituents who rely on Federal This is bipartisan, and it is some- a lot of people who are sympathetic to Perkins loans. This program is a crit- thing we can do here in the Senate, this argument. They want Congress to ical lifeline for students across the just as the House has already acted. be talking about how to make college country who would be well on their Let’s not block this program because more affordable. They would be as be- way to a college degree if it weren’t for this could block the students from at- wildered as many of us are that Repub- the skyrocketing, unsustainable costs taining the educational background licans in the Senate are trying to make of higher education. I think Congress’s they need to be able to succeed in life. college less affordable, when there is failure to reauthorize the Perkins Loan Let’s move forward with this while at absolutely no additional expenditure Program is already having a negative the same time continuing our discus- required in order for us simply to pre- impact on students and on households sion on the need to ensure that higher serve the Perkins Loan Program as it across our country. We can see the education is more broadly reformed to currently exists. real-world impact in our home States if allow everybody to have that oppor- Let me just add one story to the we will but listen to our constituents. tunity to pursue their dreams. mix—the story of Amanda, who is a Let me give two examples of Dela- I thank the Presiding Officer, and I senior at the University of Hartford. wareans who have recently reached out yield my time. Her family makes about $67,000 a year. to me. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- People are going to be familiar with Frank, an incoming University of ator from Connecticut. her story because that is just a little Delaware student, was counting on the

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Even the House of Representa- over 10 years, another student is bene- gling to figure out how they will pay tives, of all places, has acted on a bi- fiting from that revolving fund. for his education. partisan basis to extend the Perkins We have all had individuals in our There is also Taylor, a Delawarean, Loan Program. We can and should do States—I have talked a couple of times already a college student, who had the same. about Nikki Ezzolo. Nikki is a recent signed up for a promising new course of I thank my colleagues for their work graduate of Edinboro University. She study because of a Perkins loan that on this critical issue, and I urge this had a long and difficult pathway would make the additional cost pos- Chamber to come together to approve through her higher education years. sible. Without this funding moving for- an extension of the Federal Perkins She is a single mom. She was in school ward, future students like Taylor will Loan Program without delay. and then out of school. When she fi- also have to turn to private loans— Thank you. I yield the floor. nally got through school and had the sometimes less accessible, sometimes The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- benefit of a Perkins loan, among other less affordable—to fill that gap. Frank ator from Pennsylvania. things, she said the following in talk- and Taylor’s stories are just a few ex- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I rise to ing about her own circumstances as a amples of many that I have received in speak about the same subject that my single mom: my office from constituents or con- colleague from Delaware just raised I am proud to be a college grad and my versations I have had at home in Dela- and so many others before him. It is bi- daughter is proud of me too. I am so grateful ware. partisan. This loan program, which we for getting a Perkins loan to help me. I know When I am with working Dela- have had the luxury, I guess, all these that I wouldn’t be where I am right now— wareans, there is no topic raised more years of relying upon, has allowed us to Meaning with a job after graduating frequently amongst those in my age say that as a country we value higher from Edinboro— bracket of how they can afford to send education. We value that for no matter without it, and that is a really scary their kids to college. Just the other what family a person is from or what thought. night, standing around on the sideline level of income. As I have often said, So she is thinking about where she of a soccer game, I heard a whole group we believe not only in the context of would have been without a Perkins talking about how can we possibly af- early learning, when someone is at the loan. Where she would have been is ford the skyrocketing expenses of high- beginning of their learning years, but highly likely out of school and there- er education. much later when they are in the years fore not working. And the job she got So the question we are here today to of higher education, that they can is with a major company in our State. address isn’t the great big question of learn more now and earn more later. So that is Nikki. how can we make college affordable, it That linkage, that direct nexus be- I also mentioned on the floor a cou- is just a simple question of how can we tween learning and earning, is a sub- ple of weeks ago—and I will not repeat extend the Perkins Loan Program. I stantial factor in whether someone can it, but I just want to remind folks of am proud to join with my colleagues in have a good job and a career and suc- her name. Kayla McBride. She is a re- calling for a permanent extension of cess in their life. cent graduate of Temple University in this program. In my State of Delaware, However, for a lot of folks, the cost Philadelphia. She is in one corner of nearly 2,000 Delawareans last year re- of college, as so many have outlined the State in Philadelphia, the opposite ceived Perkins loans from 2013 to 2014. today, becomes an impossible barrier corner of the State where Nikki went Those are 2,000 of my constituents who over which they cannot climb, espe- to school in Edinboro. She indicated had the chance to go to college, invest cially if they are low income. All they she received a Perkins loan to help in their education, improve their lives are asking for is a fair shot—a fair shot with tuition after her mother was laid for the better, and that is in just 1 year at learning, a fair shot at going to an off. of the program. institution of higher education. Then we have another example, In the 50 years since Perkins was cre- We know this program has meant so someone I met during the break, right ated, the program has awarded nearly much not only to folks across the near my hometown. We were meeting $30 billion through 26 million loans country, but when we look State by with students all across the State across this entire country. Those are State and examine the number of stu- about this issue. One of them was in big, abstract numbers, but for my col- dents, the number of families who are Wilkes-Barre. His name is Anthony leagues who remain undecided on affected now, it is extraordinary, Fanucci, the student body President, whether to support the extension, I whether we are talking about the Pre- and a senior at Wilkes University in urge them to think about the Franks, siding Officer’s home State of Colorado Wilkes-Barre. Anthony’s father works the Taylors, their constituents, and or Senator COONS and his constituents overtime to pay for his tuition, and folks from towns and cities, big and in Delaware or Connecticut or Wis- Anthony works every weekend and two small, all across this country. They are consin or Ohio. Wherever we are, we jobs over the summer. His Perkins loan not asking for a free education. The av- can see the numbers. helped him stay in school. I met An- erage Perkins loan is just $2,000. It is In Pennsylvania, 40,000 students thony and he spoke that day in public. not even a rounding error in the scope today are beneficiaries of the Perkins Among the things he said was the fol- of the total Federal budget that we Loan Program. We are told as well that lowing: fight over here week in and week out, this isn’t just a program that affects My strengths got me to Wilkes University, but that is an amount that one stu- all different income levels; this is a but without financial funding, your dent, one family can singlehandedly program which is designed and has ben- strengths and your resume and what you’ve determine—for an aspiring teacher or a efited those who most need it. We are done before that mean nothing. I never ever business owner or an inventor or some- told that one-quarter of recipients are seek pity for my financial situation because one who just wants to advance them- from families with incomes of less than my financial situation is far from rare. selves through education—whether $30,000. The maximum loan amount per He is talking about so many students they can continue their steady forward student is $5,500. If someone is going to out there who face a fork in the road at progress. a school where it costs $45,000 or some point. If they have Perkins, they This extension alone is not the High- $50,000, that may not seem like a lot, can likely stay in school. If they don’t er Education Act reauthorization many but for a lot of students who are at in- have Perkins, many of them—far too of us have been calling for; it is not the stitutions that are not so high in cost, many—will not be able to continue substantial education investment that is a big number—or a fraction of their higher education. many of us know would be a huge boost that number is a big number. If you are We know the program expired on to our country, its competitiveness, going to graduate school, you can get September 30. Here is what it means and our constituents’ well-being; it is up to $8,000 from the Perkins Loan Pro- for—here is the practical implications

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So, about 99 don’t know exactly what will happen by voice vote. percent of those students who have stu- with regard to the implementation of With that, Mr. President, I yield the dent loans are not affected by this dis- any kind of new changes or new policy floor. cussion. Of those who have Perkins by the administration. It is important The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- loans, you can keep your Perkins loan. to note that some will not be bene- ator from Tennessee. The Department of Education notified fiting from the grandfathering provi- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, all the institutions early in this cal- sion. A student would not be grand- this discussion by very good Senators— endar year and said the Perkins loan fathered if they do one of the following: and I congratulate the Senator from expires in the fall. If you grant a new if they change their major, if they Pennsylvania and the other Senators Perkins loan this fall, it will be a 1- alter their course of study, or if they who have spoken. The Senators from year loan. For everybody else who has transfer. I should also mention the cut- Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are both already got a Perkins loan, you can off for the grandfathering was June 30, on the education committee and we keep receiving Perkins loans through 2015. have worked well together and we will the end of your program. So, in almost Let’s consider one of those cir- continue to discuss this. This shows every case, you either got a 1-year loan cumstances—if they change their how difficult it is to do what most if you got a new loan for the first time, major. We are told by a recent study in Americans have said they would like to or if you are already in a program, you our State that 75 percent of students see us do, which is to simplify, deregu- keep it through to the end of your pro- will change their major at some point late, and make it easier and simpler for gram. That is the situation. It is important for students to know in their years in college. Let’s just say students to go to college. That is what that the bipartisan effort here is to that it is 50 percent or 33 percent. we are trying to do in the Senate. Whatever the number is, that is a lot of Almost every witness who came be- simplify the student loan program and give them a lower interest rate and a students changing their major and fore us said this: It is too complicated better repayment program. Why would thereby maybe taking themselves out to fill out a form for the current form you not want that instead of this? One of the protection of that of student aid, so simplify it. The wit- might say we may want to have both. grandfathering provision for Perkins nesses have said: Have one under- Sure, you would like to have both, but loans now that we are in the period graduate student loan, have one loan the Congressional Budget Office says it after it has expired. for graduate students, and have one will cost $5 billion over 10 years to con- Financial aid officials who have writ- loan for parents. Right now under- tinue the Perkins loan program. The ten to us talk about other cir- graduate students might have three testimony we heard and our rec- cumstances. I won’t read a full letter, different loans with different interest but in one letter we got from a finan- ommendation by this bipartisan group rates and different terms. of Senators is we have a better use for cial aid official they talked about ‘‘sig- The application process is so com- nificant changes in a family’s financial that $5 billion. plicated that it turns away millions, We might have a higher amount of circumstances’’ and ‘‘unexpected finan- we have been told, of students who are cial difficulties.’’ That is the real world money that you could borrow. We frustrated by that. The repayment proof real students and real families with- know there are going to be more Pell gram, which is very generous—not for out Perkins or at least with the uncer- grants granted if we simplify the appli- the Perkins loan, which I will get to in tainty with regard to Perkins. Neither cation process and the repayment proc- a minute, but for all other direct situation in my judgment is accept- ess. We would like to give students the loans—is so complicated that students able. Not having a 1-year extension to opportunity to use their Pell grants don’t take advantage of it. a Perkins loan program makes no sense year-round. Some way we have got to We are toward the end of our work in to me and to a lot of students. If we pay for that, and one way to pay for the Senate education committee to had an extension, we could debate if that is to simplify the system. If we take our giant student loan program, someone wanted to make changes or take $5 billion to continue the Perkins which loans more than $100 billion tax- debate the elements of a program, but loan program so we can give students a payer dollars a year and has more than having it expire makes no sense. Even higher interest loan and a worse repay- $1 trillion dollars of outstanding loans, if the expiration doesn’t definitively ment program, we are also taking and simplify it to make it easier and impact you, the uncertainty about that money away from the new Pell grants, cheaper for students to go to college. should not be part of a college stu- from the possibility of a year-round One way to do that is to replace the dent’s experience. While they are Pell grant, and from the other reforms Perkins loan with a direct loan that studying, while they are getting that we would like to make. Why has a lower interest rate and a more through their coursework, especially as should we be trying to change this generous repayment plan. What we are freshmen, they should have the cer- now, when the Department has notified proposing to do is to replace the Per- tainty or at least the expectation that all the institutions that this is how it will continue to help them. kins loan with a direct loan that is things are going to be? In summary we should, No. 1, con- available to every single student who is We are toward the end of our work in tinue to work together in a bipartisan enrolled in an eligible accredited col- our committee. We work in a very good fashion to solve this problem. The good lege. You show up, you enroll, you get bipartisan way. We don’t agree on ev- news is, despite the partisan rancor the loan. That is available to you. The erything; we don’t expect to. But Sen- and divisions in Washington and in the interest is 4.29 percent today. That is ator MURRAY and I have the Elemen- Senate and the House, on this we have lower than your Perkins loan, and tary and Secondary Education Act. We broad bipartisan support—something when you pay back the direct loan, you expect to be able to do that with the on the order of 28 co-sponsors, and at may pay it back like a mortgage over Higher Education Act. The Senators last count 6 are Republicans. So we 10 years or you may pay it back over 20 will have a chance to offer amend- have got folks in both parties working or 25 years, not paying more than 10 or ments in the committee and on the on this. 15 percent of your disposable income. floor. If the full Senate decides that it We all believe that we have an obli- And if you haven’t paid it back after wants to keep the Perkins loan pro- gation to do everything we can to sup- those years, it is forgiven. That is what gram and take $5 billion out of the port higher education. No student the taxpayers have said to the stu- funds available to give year-round Pell should have to drop out of college be- dents. So that lower interest rate and grants to students or the extra Pell cause Congress has not done its job. generous repayment program are not a grants that we would be able to grant We have more work to do on this, and part of the Perkins loan program. What by simplifying the application and in- I would urge those who have concerns we, a bipartisan group of Senators, are stead continue a program with a higher

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Their recommended that the program end. you are entitled to a loan that you can futures are the future of this country. President Obama recommended that pay back at an interest rate this year The House has extended the Perkins the program be changed and folded in, of 4.29 percent. That is a low interest Loan Program for 1 year. Why won’t in effect, with the regular direct loan rate for somebody with no credit rating the Senate do it? My colleague from program. and no collateral. You can’t get that Tennessee urges that we simplify the The Federal Government hasn’t con- anywhere else, but you can get it from program. Well, let’s simplify decisions tributed any new money to the Perkins the Federal Government so you can go that are being made right now at the loan program since 2004 because most to college. We are saying in addition to kitchen tables and the living rooms of people know that it is not as good a that, you can pay it back over 20 years families across the country and make loan opportunity for almost all stu- with your disposable income. If that available this option even as we sim- dents. It is not as fair a use of the isn’t enough, if you are a teacher or plify and reform the program because money as is the direct loan program. fireman or someone who has not made the failure to do so vastly complicates I prefer private loan programs, but as much to pay it back, it is forgiven and confuses the lives of students who the Congress has decided it is a Federal by the taxpayers. We would like the are making real-life decisions while we loan program. To reemphasize, if you Perkins loan students to have the debate. We are, in fact, debating right are enrolled in any accredited institu- lower interest rate and the more gen- now a cyber security information shar- tion, and we have 6,000 of them, all you erous repayment program, and that is ing act which pertains to the cloud and have to do is show up and you are eligi- why I object to circumventing the com- computing that takes place in the ble for the loan. We think you are bet- mittee’s decisions. cloud. We are talking here in the ter off. You will be less likely to over Let us finish our work. Let us make clouds compared to real-life decisions borrow and you will be more likely to a decision that we should be able to being made by students and their fami- go to college if it is a simpler program make as a whole Senate by early next lies every day. I am hearing from them. and if you have a single undergraduate year, and let the students who already I am hearing from financial aid admin- loan, a single graduate loan, and a sin- have Perkins loans continue all the istrators, for example at Quinnipiac gle loan for parents. That is the pur- way through to the end of their pro- University in Hamden, CT, who tell me pose behind my point of view on this. gram. Let the students who got it for that there is a level of anxiety and This Senator would like for our com- the first time since July know that angst they have not seen in recent mittee to finish our work. Hopefully we they will have that program for this 1 years because of this body’s inaction, can do that and give it to Senator year. This is what every single univer- its failure to continue a program that MCCONNELL and let him put it on the sity in the country was told about ear- has worked and worked well for count- floor early in the year, and the Senate lier this year and reminded of by the less students. In fact, in the 2014–2015 can decide which loan programs it Department of Education in Sep- school year, institutions in Con- wants. If we want to continue the tember. necticut disbursed over $20 million mumbo jumbo of student loan pro- Let’s do this in an orderly way and through the Perkins Loan Program, grams we have today, which discourage let’s put the students first. All of us using that funding to provide targeted students from going to college and tak- are interested in helping students financial aid to support their very ing advantage of repayment programs make it easier and simpler to attend neediest students. Low-income stu- and discourage the kinds of education college. I think our bipartisan proposal dents who face a gap in funding and that most of us want, then the Senate will replace the Perkins loan with a di- who have to make hard decisions about can do that, but I will be arguing rect loan opportunity with a lower in- real dollars and cents need this pro- against that. terest rate and a more generous repay- gram not early next year but right That is why I asked the Senator from ment program. It is a better deal for now. Arizona to object today to bringing im- students and avoids spending that $5 The Senate’s failure to act, as the mediately to the floor this continu- billion that I would like to use for the House has done, to extend it for 1 year, ation of a program that every institu- year-round Pell grant and for the addi- abrogates its responsibility. In pre- tion in the country knew was supposed tional Pell grants that are going to be vious years, Quinnipiac, for example, to end when it ended, and that one created by a simpler student aid pro- would have been able to offer these stu- President has tried to end and another gram. dents Perkins loans to close the gaps President has tried to change. Almost I thank the Presiding Officer, and I between what financial aid they are re- every witness that came before our yield the floor. ceiving and what they need to continue committee said that students will be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- their education. This year, they are better off. Students are the ones we ator from Connecticut. telling students: Sorry, no help avail- care about. As long as we are fair to Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I able. taxpayers, students will be better off if do respect the expertise and experience These students are the future of our we simplify the system and have a sin- and dedication of my colleague and country. They are the ones who are gle undergraduate loan, a single grad- friend from Tennessee. I especially un- going to be doing the computer science uate loan, and a single loan for par- derstand and am grateful for his lead- that is necessary for our cyber secu- ents. ership as the chairman of the Health, rity. They are the intellectual infra- In addition to that, there is a Federal Education, Labor and Pensions Com- structure of this country. Our failure grant system. If you are in Colorado or mittee, which has jurisdiction over this to invest in them—and this expiration Tennessee or Connecticut or Pennsyl- legislation. I understand that he is is only one reflection of that failure to vania and you want 2 years of college, moving toward reform and overhaul of invest—is a failure for the entire coun- for those who are eligible for the Pell the current system of financial aid and try. grant, which you do not have to pay loans that will make it better for stu- I received a note from Nicole Deck— back, the 2 years of college is basically dents. That is the goal, that it will be a sophomore at the University of New free. The average tuition for a 2-year ready perhaps sometime early next Haven—telling me how she benefitted community college is about $3,300 a year. from the Perkins program. She is pur- year, and the average Pell grant is As we know from our experience in suing a double major in marine biology about $3,300 a year. So we are offering this body, timelines frequently shift and environmental science. She wrote the students of this country—it is and give way. So early next year may to me saying: ‘‘I appreciate every day never easy to pay for college, but the turn into later next year or the spring that I spend at the University of New

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The doors of opportunity for Nicole years are free for most students who So this is an honest difference of in marine biology and environmental need the money. Those students are opinion. There are a lot of university science on the shores of Long Island also entitled to a direct loan if they en- presidents—I know a bunch of them. Sound, where she can put that science roll at the community college. Usually They like the program because it gives to work to help to save Long Island it is $4,000, $5,000, to $6,000. They just them one more tool to use. The ques- Sound and to help us nationally to pre- walk up and they are entitled to it if tion is not just whether they like the serve our environment, are not only they think they need it. program; the question is, What is best doors of opportunity for her, they are You probably don’t need a Perkins for the students? I think taking the doors of opportunity for our whole loan to go to most of the State univer- available amount of money we have country. The failure to extend the Per- sities. At the University of Tennessee, and expanding it for simplifying the kins loan program closes those doors. the tuition and fees is about $12,000. student aid system and making the I met recently with seniors at the Many of the best colleges and univer- year-round Pell and the other pro- New Britain High School. At New Brit- sities are State institutions. grams available to students who need ain High School, these seniors are You are entitled to your Pell grant. it the most—I think that is what we thinking about where they will be You are entitled to your direct loan. should be doing. going to school. They are making life- Then many States and universities We will finish our work in the Senate changing and transformative decisions have their own programs. For example, education committee hopefully within about their futures based on their fi- in Tennessee there is the HOPE Schol- a few weeks. We will have it ready to nancial alternatives. When I asked arship, and almost all of the students come to the floor. We can debate it, them ‘‘How many of you have, in ef- at the University of Tennessee Knox- and the Senator from Connecticut and fect, abandoned the school of your first ville have one. I can continue our discussion. choice because you couldn’t afford it Where the Perkins loan has been use- I yield the floor. and Federal aid was not available and ful—and I will grant that—has been at The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- no scholarships were accessible?’’ the expensive private colleges. If it is ator from Arizona. about half of them raised their hands. $50,000 a year to go to a private college, AMENDMENT NO. 2582 I thought to myself, well, things you can get your Pell Grant, you can Mr. FLAKE. Mr. President, I rise to often work out for the better but some- get two direct loans, and then you can speak in support of the Flake amend- times not. Sometimes futures are con- get a Perkins loan. Then you can end ment No. 2582 that is currently pending strained and warped and distorted be- up being in the newspaper for having before the body. This amendment is cause a young person with great poten- borrowed so much that people write ar- very simple. It simply adds a 6-year tial is unable to develop it because of ticles in the Wall Street Journal about sunset to the bill. This amendment an avenue of education blocked by fi- how we have created a circumstance also keeps in place the liability protec- nancial unaffordability. where students are overborrowing and tions established by the Cyber Security My colleagues have stated very pow- cannot pay back their student loans. and Information Sharing Act for infor- erfully and eloquently and it has been So I think the question really is, mation that is shared pursuant to the a bipartisan debate about what the Should taxpayers spend $5 billion more requirements of the bill. Furthermore, Perkins Loan Program means to so over the next 10 years to make it pos- the amendment ensures that the re- many students. sible for a the student to go to a quirements on how the information is I will close by saying that this pro- $50,000-a-year tuition school or should shared under the act is to be handled gram involves an example of real insti- taxpayers spend that money to create a remain in effect after the sunset date. tutional skin in the game. It requires year-round Pell Grant and hundreds of That is all this amendment does. It institutional capital contributions as a thousands of additional Pell Grants for simply sunsets the bill in 6 years, and requirement for a school’s participa- low-income students who want another it does so in a reasonable and respon- tion. It fills the gap of affordability 2 years or 4 years of education? I think sible way. I believe in the sunset provi- that affects our very neediest and often that is the question. sion. It is good for us to consider our most deserving students. Government is about setting prior- past decisions 6 years from now, to de- Our constituents will rightly ask us: ities. If we had an unlimited amount of termine whether what we enacted is Did you reject the student loan pro- money, we could do everything. Ex- operating well, and to debate the over- gram? cept, we do have a problem with overall success of the legislation that we No, we did not reject it. borrowing and complexity. When you passed 6 years prior. We ought to do Did you renew it? add a third loan on top of two other that, frankly, on a lot of other legisla- No. We simply allowed it to die. loans so that can you go to a $50,000-a- tion we pass. This program has gone into the year tuition college, that is a choice an I do believe the bill we are currently cloud. We have allowed this to expire American has to make. I am proud of considering, as it is written, strikes when we could extend it for 1 year the fact that we have those choices. the right balance. It puts in place the without really damaging the reform ef- But we have lots of 18-, 19-, 20-year- proper privacy protections, and I plan fort underway. olds, and many graduate students, too, to support the legislation. However, it I want to repeat that I respect the who 5 or 10 years later will find they is important to make sure that we are HELP Committee chairman’s intention cannot pay it back. forced to go back and evaluate it in the and goal to reform all student loan pro- I think we are better off with a single years to come to make sure we actu- grams, but in the meantime, futures of undergraduate loan, a single graduate ally got it right. Given the nature of American students are affected un- loan, and a single parent loan that is the bill being debated before us, it is fairly and unwisely by the inaction by available to every single student. I all the more important to do so in this this body. think we are better off using whatever instance. I yield the floor. savings we have to expand the number I would also note that this 6-year The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of Pell Grants and to offer a year-round sunset is similar to sunset provisions ator from Tennessee. Pell Grant. that were included in both House- Mr. ALEXANDER. I thank the Sen- As I said before, every single institu- passed cyber security bills. So if it is in ator from Connecticut for his eloquent tion—all 6,000 of our institutions were the House, we ought to have it in the remarks. Let me offer this different told by the Department of Education Senate as well. perspective. You don’t need a Perkins earlier in 2015: If you grant a Perkins Both the Protecting Cyber Networks loan to go to a 2-year college. The aver- loan this fall to someone who never re- Act, which passed the House by a vote

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It has we should, any legislation that we pass sides of the aisle. So with 2 hours of been a long road with lots of produc- to ensure that it is having its intended floor time, no amendment votes, we tive debate and discussion and coopera- effect. can pass this bill and move it on to the tion and compromise. This is a bal- I yield back the remainder of my House. We have been in contact with anced bill, one that Republicans, time. the House for months, so we are very Democrats, industry, and public health I suggest the absence of a quorum. hopeful we can follow up our action groups can all support moving forward. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. LEE). with House action and a final result in The clerk will call the roll. Not everyone loves our Senate prod- The senior assistant legislative clerk relatively short order. uct, but its staunchest opponents are Mr. President, that is why we are proceeded to call the roll. now ready to allow for Senate passage. coming to the floor today, to ask unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We can then reconcile our bill with the imous consent to establish that process ator from Louisiana. House, just as Senator BURR seeks to in the near future—a very simple, very Mr. VITTER. I ask unanimous condo on cyber security legislation. We short process so we can get this done sent that the order for the quorum call have cleared this legislation on the and achieve this result. Again, no be rescinded. Democratic side of the aisle with a amendment votes are necessary— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without short time agreement. My under- whether they are germane, related or objection, it is so ordered. standing is that there is nearly unani- unrelated, no amendment votes are UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 697 mous consent—unanimous signoff—on necessary—and then pass it on to the Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I rise in the Republican side as well. strong support of the Frank R. Lauten- House. I certainly hope we can have berg Chemical Safety for the 21st Cen- that agreement to move forward in a With that, I join with Senators VIT- tury Act. Over 2 years ago, I sat down productive fashion. TER and INHOFE in asking for unani- with now the late Senator Frank Lau- With that, let me yield to my Demo- mous consent. I ask unanimous con- tenberg of New Jersey in an attempt to cratic colleague Senator UDALL, who sent that at a time to be determined by find compromise and to work together has been such a great partner in this the majority leader, in consultation on updating the drastically outdated effort following Frank Lautenberg’s with the Democratic leader, the Senate Toxic Substances Control Act. Updat- unfortunate passing. proceed to the consideration of Cal- ing this law was a long-time goal and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- endar No. 121, S. 697; further, that the passion of Frank’s. It was a real goal of ator from New Mexico. only amendment in order be a sub- mine, although we came at it from Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, I thank stitute amendment to be offered by very different directions, at least ini- my colleague Senator VITTER. It has Senator INHOFE; that there be up to 2 tially. I am saddened Frank isn’t here been a real pleasure working with him hours of debate equally divided be- with us to see it finally being brought on the Toxic Substances Control Act. I tween the leaders or their designees; up for consideration on the floor of the think we have brought this a long way. and that following the use or yielding Senate. We worked closely together First, let me speak on the pending back of that time the Senate vote on and forged a significant, productive, cyber security legislation, and then I adoption of the amendment, the bill be positive bipartisan compromise—the will be seeking unanimous consent to read a third time, and the Senate vote sort of work we don’t see often enough process another bill. on passage of the bill, as amended, if in the Senate or the Congress itself, Protecting our national security and amended, with no intervening action or but we got it done here, and it is a economic interests from cyber attack debate. is a very important priority. I com- strong, positive compromise in sub- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. VIT- mend Senator BURR and Senator FEIN- stance as well. TER). Is there objection? After Frank’s passing, Senator TOM STEIN for their hard work on their leg- UDALL stepped in to help preserve islation. I know they have also gone Mr. BURR. Reserving the right to ob- Frank’s legacy and continued working through a lot to get floor time on their ject. with me to move this reform forward. bill and are working to process amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We have done that consistently over ments. It is clear they have made a se- ator from North Carolina. rious effort. I respect the chairman, months and months, working on issue Mr. BURR. Mr. President, let me say after issue, detail after detail, to vice chairman, and their staffs for to the authors, I have deep respect for produce a strong result. I am very their work. both of you, and you have done an in- proud of the substance of this result My understanding is this will pass credible job with this bill. It is one of because it achieves two very important with a large bipartisan majority in the the reasons I am a cosponsor, because goals: On the one hand, we certainly Senate. As Chairman BURR stated yes- it is good legislation. protect health and safety and give the terday, the House has already acted on EPA the proper authorities to do that cyber security legislation. He is eager It is no surprise to the Senate that I with regard to chemicals in commerce. to start reconciling differences and get have had a deep desire to add the Land On the other hand, we make sure we a bill to the President’s desk. That is and Water Conservation Fund reau- don’t overburden industry and put what good legislators do. thorization, which has expired, as an them at a disadvantage in terms of re- As the chairman knows, I have also amendment to this bill. I seek no time. maining America’s world leaders in in- been working for a number of years on I only seek the vehicle for an up-or- novation and chemistry. We are world a complicated legislative project, down vote and a ride—a ride that I leaders now. We innovate, we produce working with Senator VITTER, Senator can’t seem to get by itself. As a matter new chemicals and new uses and new INHOFE, and many other Senators of of fact, I think the authors of this bill products on a spectacular basis, and we both parties. We are very close to the know that I have said if somebody can certainly don’t want to threaten that. reform of the totally outdated Toxic offer me a stand-alone opportunity to Our Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Substances Control Act. We all know debate and vote on the Land and Water Safety for the 21st Century Act doesn’t TSCA is broken. It fails to protect fam- Conservation Fund, we can unanimous threaten it. It enhances it, it protects ilies and it fails to provide confidence consent TSCA. We can’t achieve that. I health and safety, and that is why I am in consumer products. We have a certainly don’t want to take anything so proud of this bipartisan work. chance today to change that and to away from what I think is a great bill, We have done that work so com- show that Congress can actually get and I wouldn’t even require time, I pletely we are now in a position to pass things done. would only require a vote.

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I ask unanimous consent brought much needed attention and is included in my amendment, passed that the consent be modified to include passion to the issue of reauthorization, out of the Small Business Committee a vote on the Burr-Ayotte-Bennet and I want to work with him on that. with unanimous support, and will pro- amendment in relation to the Land and But the current strategy of holding vide long-term recovery loans to small Water Conservation Fund. TSCA hostage for LWCF is not the businesses through community banks The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the proper one. This is the sort of thing after SBA disaster assistance is no Senator so modify his request? that gives the Senate a bad reputation longer available; direct Federal agen- Is there objection to the modifica- for dysfunction, and I do not see how it cies to utilize local contractors for re- tion? will lead to any progress on LWCF. I sponse and recovery efforts, rather The Senator from Utah. have not objected to Senator BURR’s ef- than government contractors from Mr. LEE. Mr. President, reserving forts to pass reauthorization in the Washington, DC, and other areas; ad- the right to object, we have an oppor- Senate. In fact, I have appraised his ef- dress contractor malfeasance, such as tunity to update and reform the Land forts. I share his frustration that a the Chinese drywall crisis, by allowing and Water Conservation Fund, and to small minority of Republicans have homeowners and businesses to use do so in a way that would ensure it blocked his efforts. But now, instead of their SBA disaster loans to remediate works more efficiently and helps solve one bill being blocked, we have two. their property; provide incentives for the problems facing our Federal Gov- Without this objection, TSCA would innovative firms doing research and de- ernment and States. To do so, we need pass today almost unanimously after velopment to stay in the disaster-af- to pursue a few goals. years of hard work. fected area, rather than move else- First, more money from the LWCF So instead of holding TSCA hostage, where; and require the SBA to take should be sent to the States to imple- why not consider LWCF on Senator steps to establish a web portal for dis- ment the worthwhile projects. When BURR’s legislation? aster assistance, whereby applicants the LWCF was conceived, 60 percent of With that, I suggest the absence of a can track the status of applications its funding was required to go to the quorum. and approvals, as well as submit re- States. That statutory requirement The PRESIDING OFFICER. The quired supporting documentation elec- was removed years ago, and now just 12 clerk will call the roll. tronically. percent of LWCF money is given to the The legislative clerk proceeded to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, States, with minimal Federal strings call the roll. Sandy in 2012, and Joaquin just this attached. Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask month—along with far too many other Next, the LWCF should be used to unanimous consent that the order for natural disasters—have all illustrated solve, not to exacerbate, the current the quorum call be rescinded. the devastating effects of hurricanes Federal lands maintenance backlog. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. LEE). and flooding on our communities. As The Federal Government has under- Without objection, it is so ordered. Chairman of the Senate Small Business taken an impossible task in trying to f and Entrepreneurship Committee, I am manage more than 600 million acres of SUPERSTORM SANDY RELIEF AND committed to serving small businesses variant terrain dispersed across thou- across the country and ensuring that sands of miles. Evidence of the Federal DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM IM- PROVEMENT ACT OF 2015 they are afforded the resources and as- Government’s failure to manage its sistance in order to protect themselves holdings is found in the $13 billion Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, in the from and recover after disasters. through $20 billion maintenance back- small business committee, we have This means rigorous oversight of the log, a number that has grown nearly been working on significant legislation SBA’s disaster loan programs and ex- every single year since President that goes to disaster recovery, the tensive examination of economic re- Obama has been in office. Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster covery efforts, agency coordination, Since LWCF was created some 50 Loan Program Improvement Act. We and the efficiency of disaster assist- years ago, Congress has appropriated are ready to move that legislation and ance delivery. Small businesses are nearly $17 billion to the fund, and 62 pass it through the entire Senate. vital to every community’s economy percent of this money has been spent Since Hurricane Katrina devastated and serve as the major source of jobs— on land acquisition, resulting in 5 mil- my State of Louisiana in 2005, I have one great incentive to have folks re- lion acres being added to the Federal fought to support disaster victims and turn after a major disaster—and is why estate. improve the efficiency and effective- helping them to more quickly recover We should work together to improve ness of our Nation’s disaster relief and is one of the most effective and bene- the LWCF. Let’s work together to recovery efforts. I have continued this ficial tactics we can and should take. make sure that North Carolina, New vital focus on disaster mitigation and Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Hampshire, New Mexico, and every recovery as Chairman of the Com- sent that the Committee on Small other State in this country gets more mittee on Small Business and Entre- Business and Entrepreneurship be dis- money. Let’s work together to make preneurship. I stand by my principle charged from further consideration of sure that the Federal Government only that when people are there for you, you H.R. 208 and the Senate proceed to its acquires such land as it can adequately will be there for them. Following my immediate consideration. manage. brief remarks, I will ask unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without On that basis, I object. consent that the Senate pass H.R. 208, objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- which has passed the House unani- The clerk will report the bill by title. tion is heard. mously, with the Vitter amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: Is there objection to the original re- With Superstorm Sandy, similar to A bill (H.R. 208) to improve the disaster as- quest? after Katrina, we continued to see—and sistance programs of the Small Business Ad- Mr. BURR. I object. both the GAO and IG confirmed—sig- ministration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- nificant shortcomings with the SBA’s There being no objection, the Senate tion is heard. disaster loan programs, particularly proceeded to consider the bill. The Senator from New Mexico is rec- application processing times and inac- Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask ognized. curate information, which discouraged unanimous consent that the Vitter Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, again, I victims from applying for assistance. amendment, which is at the desk, be respect Senator BURR, but I am very H.R. 208 reopens the SBA disaster loan agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read

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Mr. President, to clar- Some of my colleagues suggest that (The amendment is printed in today’s ify the request, I ask unanimous con- there is a fund over there, the Land RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) sent to be added as a cosponsor of the and Water Conservation Fund, and you The bill (H.R. 208), as amended, was Senate bill, which represents—excuse could just tap it. Well, no, there isn’t. ordered to a third reading, was read the me, Mr. President. I withdraw the The appropriators spent that money third time, and passed. unanimous consent request. long ago. As a matter of fact, this year The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The re- it was just over $350 billion for the ator from Rhode Island. quest is withdrawn. Land and Water Conservation Fund. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I suggest So as delighted as I am that he has congratulate Senator VITTER on the the absence of a quorum. sponsored the permanent reauthoriza- passage of the bill and would remark The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion, most Members believe that we on the support for it by Senator BOOK- clerk will call the roll. should reauthorize this permanently. ER and Senator MENENDEZ on our side The bill clerk proceeded to call the So I would ask the Senator to modify of the aisle. roll. his unanimous consent request to f Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I ask unan- make the amendment read that we imous consent that the order for the would take up the Murkowski-Cantwell ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, AND UN- quorum call be rescinded. permanent extension language. REGULATED FISHING ENFORCE- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there MENT ACT OF 2015 PERDUE). Without objection, it is so or- objection? Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I dered. Mr. LEE. I object. now in turn ask unanimous consent f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- that the Committee on Commerce, tion is heard. CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION Science, and Transportation be dis- Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, I ask SHARING ACT OF 2015—Continued charged from further consideration of unanimous consent to set aside the H.R. 774 and the Senate proceed to its Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I ask unan- pending amendment and call up immediate consideration. imous consent that if cloture is in- amendment No. 2717, as modified, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without voked on the Burr-Feinstein substitute which is a 1-year extension of the Land objection, it is so ordered. amendment to S. 754, the Senate then and Water Conservation Fund. The clerk will report the bill by title. vote in relation to the Paul amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The legislative clerk read as follows: ment No. 2564, as modified, with 10 objection? A bill (H.R. 774) to strengthen enforcement minutes divided in the usual form prior Mr. BURR. I object to the last unani- mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and to the vote. mous consent request. unregulated fishing, to amend the Tuna Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- ventions Act of 1950 to implement the Anti- objection? tion is heard. gua Convention, and for other purposes. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BURR. And on the current unani- There being no objection, the Senate The Senator from New Mexico. mous consent request, if I can address proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, I ask that, reserving the right to object, Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I unanimous consent to set aside the again, without being repetitive, this is ask unanimous consent that the bill be pending amendment and call up a 1-year extension. The beauty of the read a third time and passed, and the amendment No. 2117, which is a 60-day effort by Senator CANTWELL and Sen- motion to reconsider be considered extension of the Land and Water Con- ator MURKOWSKI, a bipartisan approach made and laid upon the table. servation Fund. to the Land and Water Conservation The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Fund, addresses exactly what Senator objection, it is so ordered. objection? LEE asked for, a reformed bill. This is The bill (H.R. 774) was ordered to a Mr. BURR. Mr. President, reserving a package that has been negotiated by third reading, was read the third time, the right to object, I believe the Republicans and Democrats—the chair- and passed. amendment number is 2717. man of the energy committee and an Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, we Mr. UDALL. It is amendment No. individual who is extremely invested in have worked long and hard in the bi- 2717. The Senator is correct. the Land and Water Conservation partisan Oceans Caucus to clear this Il- Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I thank Fund. legal, Unreported, and Unregulated Senator UDALL. He is a cosponsor of So I would once again ask the Sen- Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015. It the permanent reauthorization of the ator to modify his unanimous consent will help fishermen on all of our coasts Land and Water Conservation Fund. I request to make that amendment read better withstand foreign competition came to the Senate prior to the expira- that we move to the Murkowski-Cant- that cheats, that destroys resources, tion of the Land and Water Conserva- well permanent extension language. and that engages in what we call pirate tion Fund with the hope that my col- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there fishing. This is a House bill. It passed leagues would give it a 60-day exten- objection? with a huge majority on the House sion. It has now expired. The 60-day ex- Mr. LEE. I object. side, and now having passed in the Sen- tension on an expired act isn’t even an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- ate, it can go to the President for its offer that is on the table. tion is heard. signature. It will be good for fishermen For my colleagues, let me just re- Is there objection to the original re- across the country. mind you that the Land and Water quest? I thank Senator VITTER for his con- Conservation Fund has been around a Mr. BURR. I object, Mr. President. sideration and for working together to long time—50 years. Some say: They The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- clear both of these bills this afternoon. have $20 billion in funds; why don’t tion is heard. I yield the floor. they just draw on it? It is because they Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, I can’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- receive about $900 million a year in tell you how disappointed I am. The ator from Louisiana. royalties off of offshore exploration of Senator from North Carolina objects to Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, assum- energy. Congress in its infinite wisdom making an unrelated amendment to his ing it is not too late, I ask unanimous said if we are going to tap our natural bill, but he insists on one to ours. It consent to be added as a cosponsor of resources we are going to put part of seems we are at a standoff—a standoff that legislation as well. the royalties of that back into con- with a bipartisan TSCA reform that

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Without with this with a very short timeline, that there would be an offer to do a 60- objection, it is so ordered. and yet we have this objection. day extension or a 1-year extension f The Land and Water Conservation from a Member that I know supports MORNING BUSINESS Fund reauthorization also has a strong permanent reauthorization, because majority of the Senate in favor. Fifty- this whole deal on TSCA is to make me Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I three Senators signed a letter led by look bad. Well, you know what; so be ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Senator BURR recently, and I am con- it. I am willing to accept it. I have had ate be in a period of morning business, fident there are over 60 supporters for the hounds sicced on me. We are at a with Senators permitted to speak this. I am also confident that we will point now where there is no damage therein for up to 10 minutes each. reauthorize and continue to fund the you can do, and what we saw was a nice The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Land and Water Conservation Fund. As orchestrated process that was supposed objection, it is so ordered. the ranking Democrat on the interior to make me back down. f subcommittee, that is an extremely It is not going to happen. I believe in PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM high priority for me. But for some rea- the Land and Water Conservation son, TSCA is being held up by demands Fund. The Senate will take it up, Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I come for a vote on unrelated Land and Water whether it is on this bill or another bill to the floor today to urge my col- Conservation Fund legislation. I don’t or as stand-alone bill. leagues to act to reauthorize the Per- see how this would help matters. This And let me just say to my good kins Loan Program—the Nation’s old- dysfunctional situation is what gives friend that what we are doing has not est Federal student loan program and a the Senate a bad name. been a surprise. I shared with all the critical lifeline for thousands of low-in- Again, I respect Senator BURR. I authors of this bill that I am going to come students with exceptional need. know he does not seek a dysfunctional amend it. I am going to amend it with This crucial program has the support Senate. On the contrary, I have this. So I hope he agrees that I am not of many higher education groups, in- watched him do his best to get the Sen- trying to pull a swift one. I have been cluding the Association of American ate to function on this important cyber straight up on this since the beginning, Universities, the National Association security legislation. But this calls out and I will continue to press for it. of Independent Colleges and Univer- for leadership and cooperation, not ul- Here is the solution. Allow us to have sities, the American Association of timatums. I will keep doing what I can a debate on the Land and Water Con- Jesuit Colleges and Universities, the to continue the conversation and bring servation Fund permanent reauthoriza- National Association of Financial Aid people together on a path forward. tion on the floor of the Senate with an Administrators, the Coalition of High- TSCA reform is ready. We will be up-or-down vote. If we don’t get 60 er Education Assistance Organizations back one way or another. We will pass votes, it doesn’t pass. That is the way and many others—as well as dozens of in the Senate this bill. We will resolve the Senate is. If Members want this bill individual colleges and universities our differences with the House, and or any other bill passed, it is very sim- across the country. Despite this broad this critical reform will go to the ple. Let’s get the process back like it is support, funding for Perkins Loans ex- President’s desk. With that, I yield the supposed to be, and with one assurance: pired on October 1. floor. that we will get an opportunity to de- While our colleagues in the House The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bate the Land and Water Conservation unanimously approved the Higher Edu- ator from North Carolina. Fund and have a vote. I am a cosponsor cation Extension Act—which would ex- Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I thank of your bill. I will lift my objection, my tend the Perkins Loan Program for 1 Senator UDALL for his work on TSCA. attempt to try to amend it, and we will year—the Senate has yet to act. And His description is pretty accurate. I am pass it by unanimous consent. It is that inaction has left thousands of cur- doing what the Senate historically has that simple, and there is described the rent and future students scrambling to always done, allowing any Member of history of how the Senate has always figure out how to pay for school and in- the Senate to exercise their authority worked. Let’s get back to it. stitutions struggling to find another as a Member of this austere body to I yield the floor. way to help students afford their edu- amend any piece of legislation, and the I suggest the absence of a quorum. cation. Senate has functioned for a long time The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This program has existed with broad based upon that. It is just recently that clerk will call the roll. bipartisan support since 1958 and has we have not allowed that to be exer- The senior assistant legislative clerk provided more than $28 billion in loans cised. In other words, one Senator proceeded to call the roll. to students in all 50 States. In the 2013– can’t come to the floor and offer an Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I 2014 academic year alone, more than amendment. He can’t come to the floor ask unanimous consent that the order 539,000 new and returning students ben- and propound a unanimous consent re- for the quorum call be rescinded. efited from the Perkins Loans Pro- quest without objection. It has to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gram—including 46,065 students in Cali- change. I dare say that TSCA has over- objection, it is so ordered. fornia. whelming support and so does the Land UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT—EXECUTIVE Unlike the Federal direct lending and Water Conservation Fund. For us CALENDAR programs, Federal Perkins loans are to get functional we have to return to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I made and then repaid to the individual where we expect Members to come. I ask unanimous consent that at 1:45 university. They are offered at a low, have nongermane amendments on the p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, fixed rate of 5 percent—and repayment cyber security bill, and they would all the Senate proceed to executive session doesn’t begin for 9 months after a stu- receive a vote if somebody hadn’t ob- to consider the following nominations: dent graduates, giving them enough jected, and we would actually see the Calendar Nos. 339, 340, 341, and 342; that time to get on their feet. The program Senate process exactly like it is sup- the Senate vote without intervening also includes important loan forgive- posed to, where if a nongermane action or debate on the nominations; ness opportunities for those who decide amendment has 60 votes in favor of it, that following disposition of the nomi- to enter public service after grad- then it is added. I am not scared to nations the motions to reconsider be uating. have nongermane amendments on my considered made and laid upon the This program particularly helps stu- bill. I have them, and because of some- table with no intervening action or de- dents who have tapped out all other body’s fear, they will get knocked off bate; that no further motions be in Federal student aid options and still and two Members of the Senate, a Re- order to the nominations; that any face a gap in paying for school or other publican and a Democrat, will not get statements related to the nominations expenses. It helps students bridge that their day to have a vote on their bill. be printed in the RECORD; that the funding hole so they don’t have to turn

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This July, devotion to her job could never be rep- have the same protections as Federal he raped and beat a 64-year-old woman licated. student loans. so severely that she died 8 days later— Throughout her service, Technical But without this program, the Cali- yet another preventable death due to Sergeant McLaughlin was awarded nu- fornia State Student Association esti- the intentional failure of a jurisdiction merous accolades, including the Meri- mates that more than 3,400 students in to comply with federal law. torious Service Medal, four Air Reserve the California State university system How many more do we have to have Forces Meritorious Service Medals, the alone could be forced to take out pri- before people realize what these poli- Air Force Commendation Medal, and vate loans or delay graduation. cies are doing to our communities? two Air Force Achievement Medals. I Student loan debt now exceeds $1 Over 300 States, cities, and counties am grateful the Nevada family was trillion. That’s more than credit card have sanctuary laws, ordinances, or given the opportunity to work with debt. It’s more than auto loans. In fact, policies that protect criminals and Technical Sergeant McLaughlin and it is second only to mortgage debt in hurt the innocent. These jurisdictions learn by her example. this country. We owe it to current and continue to receive money from the She embodied only the greatest of future students to make sure college is Federal Government even though they Nevada’s values with passion, fearless- as affordable as possible. That is what continue to ignore Federal laws and re- ness, and drive that made her a re- the Higher Education Extension Act buff Federal agencies working to en- markable individual. Her legacy of em- and the Perkins Loan Program do. force the laws. pathy and determination will echo on We have no time to spare now. Let’s Enough is enough. for years to come throughout the Sil- get back on track and take up the ex- I believe that, if a jurisdiction choos- ver State. She was one of a kind, and tension bill that the House already es not to cooperate with federal law en- we are lucky to have had such a strong passed and ensure our students are not forcement, they should not be the ben- individual working within our State. left in the lurch. Thank you. eficiary of federal grants. This is why I We will always remember her for her f cosponsored S. 2146, the Stop Sanc- courageous contributions to the United tuary Policies and Protect Americans States of America. My office enjoyed STOP SANCTUARY POLICIES AND Act, which my colleagues on the other working alongside Technical Sergeant PROTECT AMERICANS ACT side of the aisle filibustered. It is why McLaughlin, and I am thankful for all Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, from I have cosponsored similar legislation of her hard work and dedication to vet- January through August of 2014, over introduced by Senator SESSIONS. erans across Nevada. She was always 8,100 aliens that U.S. Immigration and Unfortunately, others would rather the first one to volunteer in helping Customs Enforcement had identified let politics come before doing what others, which was shown both through- for deportation were released back into they know is right and failed to protect out her career and throughout her time our communities by sanctuary jurisdic- our communities from further victim- working in the local community. tions. Over 5,000 of those released had a ization. When the proper enforcement Technical Sergeant McLaughlin was criminal history. In that same time pe- of current law could save lives and pro- a shining example in Nevada’s military riod, 1,900 of those 8,100 went on to be tect the innocent, how could you not community and put forth a tremendous charged with another 7,500 crimes. vote to do so? effort working with the Nevada Mili- These are crimes that would not have f tary Support Alliance. She deeply been committed had local authorities cared for veterans across the State, cooperated with Federal authorities in ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS bringing together hundreds of Nevad- enforcing our laws. ans to support our wounded and fallen This summer, everyone heard the REMEMBERING TECHNICAL SER- warriors, their families, and loved case of Kate Steinle who was shot and ones. Technical Sergeant McLaughlin GEANT STEPHANIE MCLAUGHLIN killed in San Francisco by an illegal sacrificed countless hours helping plan immigrant who had seven felony con- ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today events and fundraisers in support of victions and had been deported five we honor the life and service of TSgt our State’s heroes. I had the pleasure times. Rather than turn him over to Stephanie McLaughlin, whose passing of attending multiple Nevada Military ICE, San Francisco released him, al- signifies a great loss to both our State Support Alliance galas planned by lowing him to commit more crimes. and country. I send my condolences Technical Sergeant McLaughlin and This guy even admitted that he was in and prayers to her parents, Sharon and have seen firsthand the incredible im- San Francisco because their liberal Fred; her partner, Harold Kiesling; and pact she had on Nevadans, active mili- laws would protect him. the rest of her family in this time of tary servicemembers, and veterans. While this one case received the mourning. Technical Sergeant The footprint she left on this commu- media attention it deserved, many McLaughlin was an incredible service- nity will be felt for years to come. other preventable crimes don’t. member, going above and beyond to de- Throughout her life, Technical Ser- For example, the city of Los Angeles fend our freedom and uplift the local geant McLaughlin demonstrated un- released one immigrant who had been military community. She was an in- paralleled selflessness, both in defend- arrested for the continuous sexual valuable member of the Nevada family, ing our Nation and in supporting her abuse of a child. ICE wanted custody of and her service will never be forgotten. fellow servicemembers. Her patriotism this deviant. ICE tried to get custody Technical Sergeant McLaughlin was and drive will never be forgotten. of him. However, rather than hand him born on April 27, 1974, and attended Today, I join the Nevada family in over to Federal law enforcement and North Hunterdon High School in New celebrating the life of an upstanding get this guy out of our country and Jersey, where she graduated in 1992. Nevadan, TSgt Stephanie away from our children, Los Angeles She joined the U.S. Air Force in 1993 McLaughlin.∑ ignored ICE’s detainer and released and then the New Jersey Air National f him. He was later arrested for sodomy Guard in 1997. Throughout her career, of a victim under 10 years old. Another she served at Langley Air Force Base, RECOGNIZING KANSAS CITY child became a victim of this predator Virginia; the Pentagon, Washington, KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE because liberal policies would rather DC; McMurdo Station, Antarctica; ∑ Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I wish to release him into our communities then Ramstein Air Base, Germany; and Car- recognize Kansas City Kansas Commu- get him out of our country. son City Joint Force Headquarters, Ne- nity College and its efforts to support This year, sanctuary cities have al- vada. She worked for several two, innovation and entrepreneurship by ready released more than 9,000 criminal three, and four star generals during her launching 100 Garages, an initiative of aliens from jail and these criminals are service, including Maj. Gen. Ron J. the KCKCC Innovation Center to con- committing more crimes. Bath, retired. Most recently, she served nect area inventors with local makers In California, an immigrant was ar- as confidential assistant to the adjunct who can help translate ideas into prod- rested for battery last year, but in- general of Nevada, Brig. Gen. William ucts. The initiative enables local mak- stead of turning him over to ICE, the Burk. Her efficiency in her work and ers who have skills and equipment to

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Con- to guide potential inventors from the time employees producing the ‘‘Jamba- gratulations again to Lafayette’s own, idea phase through patent searches, li- laya Girl’s’’ products in her hometown Healthe Habits for Living for being se- censing, prototyping, and product cre- of New Orleans. Enjoying great suc- lected as Small Business of the Week, ation to market and revenue genera- cess, Kristen and her jambalaya have and thank you for your commitment to tion. gained national recognition and was re- tackling health issues in your commu- The story of America is a story of en- cently named a Top 100 Small Business nity head-on.∑ trepreneurs—individuals who took in the country for 2015 by the U.S. f great risks to pursue their dreams. Chamber of Commerce, the Louisiana These entrepreneurs built the founda- Small Business Administration’s, SBA, RECOGNIZING 2 SISTERS’ SALSA tion of the American economy from its Women in Business Champion, and the COMPANY earliest days by pushing forward inno- Women’s Business Enterprise Council, ∑ Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, family- vative solutions to some of the world’s WBEC, South Role Model of the Year owned small businesses provide parents most pressing challenges. Innovation for 2014, among others. a one-of-a-kind opportunity to teach by entrepreneurs not only improves Congratulations again to Cook Me their children the value of hard work our lives, but also results in the cre- Somethin’ Mister for being selected as and taking risks to pursue one’s ation of countless new jobs and oppor- Small Business of the Week, and thank dreams. This is especially true for 2 tunities for Americans. you for your inspiration for woman en- Sisters’ Salsa Company, which started Many of our favorite and most inspir- trepreneurs across Louisiana. I look as a kitchen conversation between fam- ing stories about innovation and entre- forward to seeing your continued ily friends and has since grown into a preneurship are those that trace their growth and success.∑ successful women-owned venture. In beginnings to the family garage. Many f honor of National Woman’s Small Busi- Fortune 500 companies, such as Ford, ness Month, I would like to recognize 2 Apple, and General Electric, got their RECOGNIZING HEALTHE HABITS Sisters’ Salsa of Plaucheville, LA, as start with passionate, committed indi- FOR LIVING this week’s Small Business of the viduals, a promising idea, and a great ∑ Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I imag- Week. deal of hard work. Often, the greatest ine most Americans are familiar with 2 Sisters’ Salsa Company began when barrier to creating something innova- the importance of making healthful family friends, the Deshotels and tive and transformative is bringing to- living choices. In honor of National Bordelons, began occasionally making gether people and their respective po- Women’s Small Business Month, I salsa in their kitchen. After a couple of tentials. I commend KCKCC for its ef- would like to recognize Healthe Habits batches, they began to refine their rec- forts to promote innovation and the for Living of Lafayette, LA, as Small ipe until they created a finished prod- spirit of entrepreneurship in Kansas Business of the Week for their commit- uct to their liking. They soon realized City, Wyandotte County, the State of ment to helping folks reach and main- that their salsa had immense potential, Kansas, and the region.∑ tain healthy lifestyles. so they began jarring and labeling f In 2007, after a personal battle with their product for store shelves, which medical issues, Jill Hurley opened was receiving excellent reviews from RECOGNIZING COOK ME Healthe Habits for Living with the mis- friends and family. As the company SOMETHIN’ MISTER sion to help train, coach, and advise grew, the need for an original name be- ∑ Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, often- other adults in the appropriate skills came critical to the development of times small businesses are grown out for exercise, nutrition, and mental their small business. They settled upon of a desire to help folks in their com- strategies to live a healthy lifestyle. 2 Sisters’ Salsa in honor of the two sets munities. It is especially encouraging Putting her education to work in order of sisters of the Deshotels and Bordelon to see this after a catastrophic natural to develop a unique approach to bat- families. With a new name and growing disaster. As we honor National Wom- tling heart disease, Jill has become ac- clientele, the daughters of the two fam- en’s Small Business Week, I would like customed to the physical and mental ilies went from being the namesake of to recognize Cook Me Somethin’ Mister challenges of individuals suffering from 2 Sisters’ Salsa Company to full-time of New Orleans, LA, as Small Business heart disease. To complement their life employees, helping their parents with of the Week. skills counseling in nutrition and long- production and sale of their salsa prod- In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane term mental success strategies, Jill ucts. Katrina’s devastation, a recent college and her team of physical and occupa- Today, 2 Sisters’ Salsa has expanded graduate named Kristen Preau was ap- tional therapists also provide physical from the Deshotels’ kitchen to a new proached by her employer, the Univer- strength training to their patients, en- facility in Avoylles Parish producing sity of New Orleans Athletic Depart- couraging and enabling a balanced ac- 5,000 salsa products a day. As the reign- ment, to come up with a way to gen- tive lifestyle that parallels healthier ing world champion for the medium erate much-needed funding for the life changes. salsa category, 2 Sisters’ Salsa can be school. Preau took to what she knew Named the Small Business Adminis- found in over 100 restaurants and retail best: her family’s beloved jambalaya tration’s, SBA, 2011 Women in Business locations. recipe. Raising $100,000 in just 3 months Champion for Louisiana, Jill’s proven The hard work and creativity of Pat- at college tailgating events across the endeavor to assist others in reaching rick and Brooke Deshotels; Jason and country, Preau knew she had a hit. their healthy living goals has expanded Stacy Bordelon; and their daughters Over the next few years, Preau—known to three successful locations across Sara, Emily, Shellie, and Rayne cer- for much of her life as the ‘‘Jambalaya south Louisiana and currently employs tainly deserve recognition, especially Girl’’—perfected and expanded her an all-female staff of six physical and as we celebrate National Women’s seasonings, which were selling as occupational therapists. Since opening Small Business Month. Congratula- quickly as they were stocked on the her first location, Jill has continuously tions again to this week’s Small Busi- shelves of local grocery stores. Having hired some of the most qualified and ness of the Week, 2 Sisters’ Salsa Com- roots firmly planted in the Louisiana successful therapists in Louisiana, and pany, and I wish you continued suc- culinary scene, Preau’s family were she encourages her staff to further cess.∑ some of the first folks to cook and their educational training as they f serve jambalaya at the French Quarter build outstanding careers in the ther- Fest in New Orleans’s famous Jackson apy field. MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Square. The family also enjoyed a close Women-owned small businesses have Messages from the President of the relationship with the late, world fa- an unequivocal impact on our commu- United States were communicated to

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An act to authorize appropria- terrorist attacks and other high consequence from the President of the United tions for fiscal year 2016 for military activi- events utilizing nuclear or other radiological States submitting sundry nominations ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- materials that pose a high risk to homeland which were referred to the appropriate tary construction, and for defense activities security in high-risk urban areas, and for committees. of the Department of Energy, to prescribe other purposes; to the Committee on Home- military personnel strengths for such fiscal land Security and Governmental Affairs. (The messages received today are year, and for other purposes. H.R. 3572. An act to amend the Homeland printed at the end of the Senate pro- Security Act of 2002 to reform, streamline, ceedings.) The enrolled bill was subsequently signed by the President pro tempore and make improvements to the Department f of Homeland Security and support the De- (Mr. HATCH) on October 20, 2015. partment’s efforts to implement better pol- PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE f icy, planning, management, and performance, and for other purposes; to the Com- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION At 12:30 p.m., a message from the mental Affairs. OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY House of Representatives, delivered by f ORIGINALLY DECLARED IN EX- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ECUTIVE ORDER 13413 OF OCTO- announced that the House has passed BER 27, 2006, WITH RESPECT TO the following bill, without amendment: The following bill was read the first THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELA- S. 2162. An act to establish a 10–year term time: TION TO THE DEMOCRATIC RE- for the service of the Librarian of Congress. S. 2193. A bill to amend the Immigration PUBLIC OF THE CONGO—PM 29 The message also announced that the and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- House has passed the following bills, in States after being removed and for other fore the Senate the following message which it requests the concurrence of purposes. from the President of the United the Senate: f States, together with an accompanying H.R. 1315. An act to amend section 1105(a) report; which was referred to the Com- of title 31, United States Code, to require EXECUTIVE AND OTHER mittee on Banking, Housing, and that annual budget submissions of the Presi- COMMUNICATIONS Urban Affairs: dent to Congress provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit, and for other The following communications were To the Congress of the United States: purposes. laid before the Senate, together with Section 202(d) of the National Emer- H.R. 1428. An act to extend Privacy Act accompanying papers, reports, and doc- gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides remedies to citizens of certified states, and uments, and were referred as indicated: for the automatic termination of a na- for other purposes. EC–3199. A communication from the Acting tional emergency unless, within 90 H.R. 3350. An act to require a terrorism Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and days prior to the anniversary date of threat assessment regarding the transpor- Readiness), transmitting the report of an of- tation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and ficer authorized to wear the insignia of the its declaration, the President publishes radiological materials through United States in the Federal Register and transmits to grade of rear admiral (lower half) in accord- land borders and within the United States, ance with title 10, United States Code, sec- the Congress a notice stating that the and for other purposes. tion 777; to the Committee on Armed Serv- emergency is to continue in effect be- H.R. 3493. An act to amend the Homeland ices. yond the anniversary date. In accord- Security Act of 2002 to establish the Secur- EC–3200. A communication from the Assist- ance with this provision, I have sent to ing the Cities program to enhance the ability ant Director, Senior Executive Management the Federal Register for publication the of the United States to detect and prevent Office, Department of Defense, transmitting, enclosed notice stating that the na- terrorist attacks and other high consequence five (5) reports relative to vacancies in the events utilizing nuclear or other radiological Department of Defense, received during ad- tional emergency with respect to the materials that post a high risk to homeland situation in or in relation to the Demo- journment of the Senate in the Office of the security in high-risk urban areas, and for President of the Senate on October 13, 2015; cratic Republic of the Congo declared other purposes. to the Committee on Armed Services. in Executive Order 13413 of October 27, H.R. 3572. An act to amend the Homeland EC–3201. A communication from the Assist- 2006, is to continue in effect beyond Oc- Security Act of 2002 to reform, streamline, ant to the Board of Governors of the Federal tober 27, 2015. and make improvements to the Department Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to The situation in or in relation to the of Homeland Security and support the De- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- Democratic Republic of the Congo, partment’s efforts to implement better pol- latory Capital Rules: Implementation of icy, planning, management, and perform- Risk-Based Capital Surcharges for Global which has been marked by widespread ance, and for other purposes. violence and atrocities that continue Systemically Important Bank Holding Com- f panies’’ ((RIN7100–AE26) (12 CFR Parts 208 to threaten regional stability, con- and 217)) received in the Office of the Presi- tinues to pose an unusual and extraor- MEASURES REFERRED dent of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to the dinary threat to the foreign policy of The following bills were read the first Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban the United States. For this reason, I Affairs. and the second times by unanimous have determined that it is necessary to EC–3202. A communication from the Sec- consent, and referred as indicated: continue the national emergency de- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- clared in Executive Order 13413 with re- H.R. 1315. An act to amend section 1105(a) ant to law, a six-month periodic report on spect to the situation in or in relation of title 31, United States Code, to require the national emergency with respect to Iran that annual budget submissions of the Presi- that was declared in Executive Order 12170 to the Democratic Republic of the dent to Congress provide an estimate of the on November 14, 1979; to the Committee on Congo. cost per taxpayer of the deficit, and for other Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. BARACK OBAMA. purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. EC–3203. A communication from the Sec- THE WHITE HOUSE, October 21, 2015. H.R. 1428. An act to extend Privacy Act retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- f remedies to citizens of certified states, and ant to law, a six-month periodic report on for other purposes; to the Committee on the the national emergency with respect to So- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Judiciary. malia that was declared in Executive Order RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT H.R. 3350. An act to require a terrorism 13536 on April 12, 2010; to the Committee on threat assessment regarding the transpor- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED tation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and EC–3204. A communication from the Dep- Under the authority of the order of radiological materials through United States uty Assistant Secretary for Export Adminis- the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- land borders and within the United States, tration, Bureau of Industry and Security,

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A communication from the Direc- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- clear Reactor Regulation, Nuclear Regu- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- fairs. latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–3205. A communication from the Dep- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘High to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- uty Assistant Secretary for Export Adminis- Frequency Program: Application Guidance eries of the Northeastern United States; tration, Bureau of Industry and Security, for Functional Confirmation and Fragility Scup Fishery; Adjustment to the 2015 Winter Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Evaluation’’ received in the Office of the II Quota’’ (RIN0648–XE156) received in the Of- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled President of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- ‘‘Updated Statements of Legal Authority for the Committee on Environment and Public ber 8, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, the Export Administration Regulations to Works. Science, and Transportation. Include Continuation of Emergency Declared EC–3213. A communication from the Ad- EC–3224. A communication from the Direc- in Executive Order 13224’’ (RIN0694–AG75) re- ministrator of the Environmental Protection tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant the Office of the President of the Senate on port entitled ‘‘Mississippi River/Gulf of Mex- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- October 15, 2015; to the Committee on Bank- ico Watershed Nutrient Task Force: 2015 Re- eries of the Northeastern United States; At- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. port to Congress’’; to the Committee on En- lantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer’’ EC–3206. A communication from the Gen- vironment and Public Works. (RIN0648–XE113) received in the Office of the eral Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory EC–3214. A communication from the In- President of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, spector General, Department of Health and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disturbance Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Re- law, a report entitled ‘‘Medicare Payments EC–3225. A communication from the Direc- liability Standard’’ ((RIN1902–AF02) (Docket for Clinical Laboratory Tests in 2014: Base- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- No. RM15–4–000)) received in the Office of the line Data’’; to the Committee on Finance. ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant President of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to EC–3215. A communication from the Direc- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- tor, Office of Regulations and Reports Clear- eries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and sources. ance, Social Security Administration, trans- South Atlantic; 2015 Commercial Account- EC–3207. A communication from the Direc- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ability Measure and Closure for South Atlan- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, entitled ‘‘Collection of Administrative tic Snowy Grouper’’ (RIN0648–XE181) re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Debts’’ (RIN0960–AH36) received in the Office ceived in the Office of the President of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the President of the Senate on October 8, Senate on October 8, 2015; to the Committee titled ‘‘Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 2015; to the Committee on Finance. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The 2016 Critical Use Exemption from the EC–3216. A communication from the Assist- EC–3226. A communication from the Direc- Phaseout of Methyl Bromide’’ ((RIN2060– ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- AS44) (FRL No. 9935–69–OAR)) received dur- Health and Human Services, transmitting, ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Recovery to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- of the President of the Senate on October 13, Auditing in Medicare for Fiscal Year 2014’’; eries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and 2015; to the Committee on Environment and to the Committee on Finance. South Atlantic; 2015 Commercial Account- Public Works. EC–3217. A communication from the Chief ability Measure and Closure for South Atlan- EC–3208. A communication from the Direc- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, tic Vermilion Snapper’’ (RIN0648–XE186) re- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ceived in the Office of the President of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Senate on October 8, 2015; to the Committee ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Re- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. titled ‘‘2-propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N- porting on Minimum Essential Coverage’’ EC–3227. A communication from the Acting propenyl-, chloride, homopolymer; Exemp- (Notice 2015–68) received in the Office of the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- tion from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ President of the Senate on September 22, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- (FRL No. 9933–98) received during adjourn- 2015; to the Committee on Finance. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- EC–3218. A communication from the Assist- ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, dent of the Senate on October 13, 2015; to the ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pe- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to lagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Forestry. law, a report entitled ‘‘U.S. Assistance for South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction’’ EC–3209. A communication from the Direc- Palestinian Security Forces and Benchmarks (RIN0648–XD779) received in the Office of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, for Palestinian Security Assistance Funds’’; President of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–3219. A communication from the Assist- Transportation. titled ‘‘Clean Air Act Redesignation Sub- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- EC–3228. A communication from the Acting stitute for the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- 1-hour Ozone Nonattainment Area; Texas’’ Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- (FRL No. 9935–68–Region 6) received during the report of the texts and background state- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled adjournment of the Senate in the Office of ments of international agreements, other ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone the President of the Senate on October 13, than treaties (List 2015–0103—2015–0116); to Off Alaska; Reapportionment of the 2015 Gulf 2015; to the Committee on Environment and the Committee on Foreign Relations. of Alaska Pacific Halibut Prohibited Species Public Works. EC–3220. A communication from the Assist- Catch Limits for the Trawl Deep-Water and EC–3210. A communication from the Direc- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Shallow-Water Fishery Categories’’ tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to (RIN0648–XE180) received in the Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Visas: Pro- President of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- cedures for Issuing Visas’’ (RIN1400–AD84) re- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air ceived in the Office of the President of the Transportation. Quality Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Senate on October 8, 2015; to the Committee EC–3229. A communication from the Acting Albuquerque/Bernalillo County; Revisions to on Foreign Relations. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- State Boards and Conflict of Interest Provi- EC–3221. A communication from the Direc- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- sions’’ (FRL No. 9935–53–Region 6) received tor of Regulations Policy and Management ant to law, the report of a rule entitled during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- partment of Health and Human Services, States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Trip ber 13, 2015; to the Committee on Environ- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Limit Adjustment for the Common Pool ment and Public Works. a rule entitled ‘‘National Environmental Fishery’’ (RIN0648–XE155) received in the Of- EC–3211. A communication from the Direc- Policy Act; Environmental Assessments for fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Tobacco Products; Categorical Exclusions’’ ber 8, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- (Docket No. FDA–2013–N–1282) received in the Science, and Transportation. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- EC–3230. A communication from the Acting titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Michigan; 2006 tober 5, 2015; to the Committee on Health, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- PM2.5 and 2008 Lead NAAQS State Board In- Education, Labor, and Pensions. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- frastructure SIP Requirements’’ (FRL No. EC–3222. A communication from the Acting ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 9935–63–Region 5) received during adjourn- Director, Office of Personnel Management, ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United

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States; Bluefish Fishery and Summer Floun- (RIN2700–AE17) received in the Office of the KING, Mr. KAINE, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. der Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested President of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to CARPER, Mr. COONS, Mr. WARNER, Mr. for the State of Massachusetts’’ (RIN0648– the Committee on Commerce, Science, and PERDUE, Ms. WARREN, and Mrs. GILLI- XE189) received in the Office of the President Transportation. BRAND): of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to the Com- f S. Res. 291. A resolution honoring the lives mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro; tation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES considered and agreed to. EC–3231. A communication from the Acting The following reports of committees f Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- were submitted: ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS By Mr. ISAKSON, from the Committee on ant to law, the report of a rule entitled S. 235 ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modifica- Veterans’ Affairs: At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the tions of the West Coast Commercial and Rec- Special Report entitled ‘‘Legislative and reational Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Ac- Oversight Activities During the 113th Con- name of the Senator from Minnesota tions No. 30 Through No. 36’’ (RIN0648–XE187) gress by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- received in the Office of the President of the Affairs’’ (Rept. No. 114–156). sor of S. 235, a bill to provide for wild- Senate on October 8, 2015; to the Committee f fire suppression operations, and for on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. other purposes. EC–3232. A communication from the Acting INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 479 Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- JOINT RESOLUTIONS partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the The following bills and joint resolu- name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tions were introduced, read the first MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone and second times by unanimous con- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Proc- 479, a bill to amend the National Trails essors Using Trawl Gear in the Western Reg- sent, and referred as indicated: System Act to direct the Secretary of ulatory Area of the Gulf of Mexico’’ By Mr. DONNELLY (for himself and the Interior to conduct a study on the (RIN0648–XE174) received in the Office of the Mr. GARDNER): feasibility of designating the Chief S. 2187. A bill to establish a third-party President of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to Standing Bear National Historic Trail, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and quality system assessment program; to the Transportation. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and and for other purposes. EC–3233. A communication from the Attor- Pensions. S. 571 ney-Advisor, Office of the General Counsel, By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the Department of Transportation, transmitting, DONNELLY): name of the Senator from New Hamp- S. 2188. A bill to amend the Federal Food, pursuant to law, a report relative to a va- shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the cancy in the position of Chief Financial Offi- sponsor of S. 571, a bill to amend the cer, Department of Transportation, received humanitarian device exemption; to the Com- in the Office of the President of the Senate mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pilot’s Bill of Rights to facilitate ap- on October 8, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Pensions. peals and to apply to other certificates merce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. HEINRICH (for himself, Mr. issued by the Federal Aviation Admin- EC–3234. A communication from the Dep- HELLER, Mr. UDALL, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. istration, to require the revision of the uty Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Secu- BENNET, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. TESTER, third class medical certification regu- rity Bureau, Federal Communications Com- Mr. DAINES, Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. lations issued by the Federal Aviation mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the RISCH): Administration, and for other pur- S. 2189. A bill to reauthorize the Federal report of a rule entitled ‘‘Improving 911 Reli- poses. ability; Reliability and Continuity of com- Land Transaction Facilitation Act, and for munications Networks, Including Broadband other purposes; to the Committee on Energy S. 804 Technologies’’ ((FCC 15–95) (PS Docket Nos. and Natural Resources. At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the 13–75 and 11–60)) received during adjournment By Mr. TESTER: name of the Senator from Connecticut of the Senate in the Office of the President S. 2190. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- of the Senate on October 13, 2015; to the Com- cation Act of 1965 to establish a scholarship sponsor of S. 804, a bill to amend title mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- program for educators of rural students and XVIII of the Social Security Act to tation. provide for loan forgiveness for rural edu- EC–3235. A communication from the Dep- cators, to amend the Elementary and Sec- specify coverage of continuous glucose uty Chief of the Auctions and Spectrum Ac- ondary Education Act of 1965 to provide pro- monitoring devices, and for other pur- cess Division, Wireless Telecommunications fessional development grants for rural ele- poses. Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- mentary schools and secondary schools, and S. 1473 sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- for other purposes; to the Committee on At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the port of a rule entitled ‘‘Procedures for Com- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. name of the Senator from Maryland petitive Bidding in Auction 1000, Including By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor Initial Clearing Target Determinations, MERKLEY): Qualifying to Bid, and Bidding in Auctions S. 2191. A bill to establish Federal-State of S. 1473, a bill to authorize the appro- 1001 (Reverse) and 1002 (Forward)’’ ((FCC 15– higher education financing partnerships to priation of funds to the Centers for Dis- 78) (AU Docket No. 14–252, GN Docket No. 12– drive down the cost of tuition for millions of ease Control and Prevention for con- 268, WT Docket No. 12–269, and MB Docket American students; to the Committee on Fi- ducting or supporting research on fire- No. 15–146)) received in the Office of the nance. arms safety or gun violence prevention. President of the Senate on October 8, 2015; to By Mr. SCHUMER: S. 1491 the Committee on Commerce, Science, and S. 2192. A bill to ensure that States submit At the request of Mr. BROWN, the Transportation. all records of individuals who should be pro- EC–3236. A communication from the Chief hibited from buying a firearm to the na- name of the Senator from Minnesota of Staff, Wireless Telecommunications Bu- tional instant criminal background check (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- reau, Federal Communications Commission, system; to the Committee on the Judiciary. sponsor of S. 1491, a bill to provide sen- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mr. GRASS- sible relief to community financial in- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to the Commis- LEY, Mr. VITTER, and Mr. PERDUE): stitutions, to protect consumers, and sion’s Rules Concerning Market Modifica- S. 2193. A bill to amend the Immigration for other purposes. tion; Implementation of Section 102 of the and Nationality Act to increase penalties for S. 1503 STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014’’ ((FCC individuals who illegally reenter the United 15–111) (MB Docket No. 15–71)) received in the States after being removed and for other At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- purposes; read the first time. the name of the Senator from Wis- tober 8, 2015; to the Committee on Com- f consin (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a merce, Science, and Transportation. cosponsor of S. 1503, a bill to provide EC–3237. A communication from the Assist- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND for enhanced Federal efforts con- ant Administrator for Procurement, Na- SENATE RESOLUTIONS cerning the prevention, education, tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- The following concurrent resolutions treatment, and research activities re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘NASA Federal Acqui- and Senate resolutions were read, and lated to Lyme disease and other tick- sition Regulation Supplement: Drug- and Al- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: borne diseases, including the establish- cohol-Free Workforce and Mission Critical By Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. NEL- ment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advi- Systems Personnel Reliability Program’’ SON, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. sory Committee.

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RES. 148 of S. 1518, a bill to make exclusive the At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the At the request of Mr. KIRK, the authority of the Federal Government name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. names of the Senator from Oklahoma to regulate the labeling of products PORTMAN) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. INHOFE) and the Senator from made in the United States and intro- S. 2034, a bill to amend title 18, United Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY) were added as duced in interstate or foreign com- States Code, to provide additional ag- cosponsors of S. Res. 148, a resolution merce, and for other purposes. gravating factors for the imposition of condemning the Government of Iran’s S. 1555 the death penalty based on the status state-sponsored persecution of its At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the of the victim. Baha’i minority and its continued vio- name of the Senator from Maryland S. 2041 lation of the International Covenants (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the on Human Rights. sor of S. 1555, a bill to award a Congres- name of the Senator from New Jersey S. RES. 274 sional Gold Medal, collectively, to the (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the Filipino veterans of World War II, in of S. 2041, a bill to promote the devel- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. recognition of the dedicated service of opment of safe drugs for neonates. DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. the veterans during World War II. S. 2066 Res. 274, a resolution commemorating S. 1631 At the request of Mr. SASSE, the the 25th anniversary of the peaceful At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the name of the Senator from Louisiana and democratic reunification of Ger- name of the Senator from Michigan (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor many. (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2066, a bill to amend title 18, AMENDMENT NO. 2548 of S. 1631, a bill to amend the Employee United States Code, to prohibit a At the request of Mr. HELLER, the Retirement Income Security Act of health care practitioner from failing to name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of exercise the proper degree of care in WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of 1986 to modify certain provisions relat- the case of a child who survives an amendment No. 2548 proposed to S. 754, ing to multiemployer pensions, and for abortion or attempted abortion. an original bill to improve cybersecu- other purposes. S. 2123 rity in the United States through en- S. 1833 At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the hanced sharing of information about At the request of Mr. CASEY, the names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. cybersecurity threats, and for other name of the Senator from Wisconsin MORAN), the Senator from Connecticut purposes. (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from AMENDMENT NO. 2564 sor of S. 1833, a bill to amend the Rich- Arizona (Mr. FLAKE), the Senator from At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name ard B. Russell National School Lunch Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) and the Sen- of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Act to improve the child and adult care ator from California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of food program. were added as cosponsors of S. 2123, a amendment No. 2564 proposed to S. 754, S. 1856 bill to reform sentencing laws and cor- an original bill to improve cybersecu- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, rectional institutions, and for other rity in the United States through en- the name of the Senator from Michigan purposes. hanced sharing of information about (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- S. 2137 cybersecurity threats, and for other sor of S. 1856, a bill to amend title 38, At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the purposes. United States Code, to provide for sus- names of the Senator from Mississippi f pension and removal of employees of (Mr. COCHRAN) and the Senator from SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS the Department of Veterans Affairs for Maryland (Ms. MIKULSKI) were added as performance or misconduct that is a cosponsors of S. 2137, a bill to amend threat to public health or safety and to title 10, United States Code, to provide SENATE RESOLUTION 291—HON- improve accountability of employees of a period for the relocation of spouses ORING THE LIVES OF THE 33 the Department, and for other pur- and dependents of certain members of CREW MEMBERS ABOARD THE poses. the Armed Forces undergoing a perma- ‘‘EL FARO’’ nent change of station in order to ease S. 1964 Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. NELSON, and facilitate the relocation of mili- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the Ms. COLLINS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. KING, tary families. name of the Senator from New York Mr. KAINE, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. CAR- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- S. 2148 PER, Mr. COONS, Mr. WARNER, Mr. sponsor of S. 1964, a bill to amend parts At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the PERDUE, Ms. WARREN, and Mrs. GILLI- B and E of title IV of the Social Secu- names of the Senator from Connecticut BRAND) submitted the following resolu- rity Act to invest in funding preven- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the Senator tion; which was considered and agreed tion and family services to help keep from New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) to: children safe and supported at home were added as cosponsors of S. 2148, a S. RES. 291 with their families, and for other pur- bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Whereas the El Faro departed Jacksonville, poses. Security Act to prevent an increase in Florida for Puerto Rico on September 29, S. 1972 the Medicare part B premium and de- 2015, with 33 crew members aboard; At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the ductible in 2016. Whereas the crew of the El Faro on Sep- name of the Senator from Connecticut S. 2170 tember 29, 2015, consisted of 28 citizens of the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- At the request of Mrs. ERNST, the United States and 5 Polish nationals; sponsor of S. 1972, a bill to require air name of the Senator from Pennsyl- Whereas the El Faro sent distress alerts on October 1, 2015; carriers to modify certain policies with vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- Whereas members of the Coast Guard, respect to the use of epinephrine for in- sponsor of S. 2170, a bill to amend title Navy, and Air Force valiantly searched for flight emergencies, and for other pur- 38, United States Code, to improve the the crew members of the El Faro; and poses. ability of health care professionals to Whereas the people of the United States S. 1982 treat veterans through the use of tele- mourn the loss of the 33 seamen aboard the El Faro: Now, therefore, be it At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the medicine, and for other purposes. Resolved, That the Senate— S. CON. RES. 4 name of the Senator from West Vir- (1) recognizes and honors the lives of the 33 ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the crew members aboard the El Faro who were sponsor of S. 1982, a bill to authorize a name of the Senator from Mississippi lost after the El Faro departed on September Wall of Remembrance as part of the (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor 29, 2015;

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Mr. PAUL submitted an amend- the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- f ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 754, supra; which was ordered to lie on lowing: AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND the table . SEC. lll. REPORT ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PROPOSED SA 2737. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an THE DATA BREACH OF THE OFFICE amendment intended to be proposed to OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. SA 2720. Mr. GARDNER submitted an amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: amendment intended to be proposed to (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill (1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR S. 754, supra; which was ordered to lie on the GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill table. of Congress’’ means— S. 754, to improve cybersecurity in the SA 2738. Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States through enhanced sharing of HELLER) submitted an amendment intended the Select Committee on Intelligence, and information about cybersecurity threats, to be proposed to amendment SA 2716 pro- the Committee on Homeland Security and and for other purposes; which was ordered to posed by Mr. BURR (for himself and Mrs. Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and lie on the table. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; which (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the SA 2721. Mr. GARDNER submitted an was ordered to lie on the table. Committee on Homeland Security, and the amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 2739. Mr. REED submitted an amend- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to the bill S. 754, supra; which was ordered to ment intended to be proposed by him to the of the House of Representatives. lie on the table. bill S. 754, supra; which was ordered to lie on (2) DATA BREACH.—The term ‘‘data breach’’ SA 2722. Mr. GARDNER submitted an the table. means the data breach of systems of the Of- amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 2740. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted an fice of Personnel Management that occurred to the bill S. 754, supra; which was ordered to amendment intended to be proposed by him during fiscal year 2015 which resulted in the lie on the table. to the bill S. 754, supra; which was ordered to theft of sensitive information of at least SA 2723. Mr. LEAHY (for himself and Mr. lie on the table. 21,500,000 Federal employees and their fami- LEE) submitted an amendment intended to SA 2741. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted an lies. be proposed by him to the bill S. 754, supra; amendment intended to be proposed by him (b) REQUIREMENT FOR REPORT.—Not later which was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill S. 754, supra; which was ordered to than 30 days after date of the enactment of SA 2724. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- lie on the table. this Act, the President shall submit to the ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2742. Mr. CARPER submitted an amend- appropriate committees of Congress and SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself ment intended to be proposed to amendment make available to the public a report that— and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself (1) identifies the perpetrator, including any which was ordered to lie on the table. and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; state sponsor, of the data breach; SA 2725. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- which was ordered to lie on the table. (2) includes a plan to impose penalties on ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2743. Mr. BURR submitted an amend- such perpetrator under United States law; SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself ment intended to be proposed to amendment and and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself (3) describes a strategy to initiate diplo- which was ordered to lie on the table. and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; matic discussions with any state sponsor of SA 2726. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- which was ordered to lie on the table. the data breach. ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2744. Mr. LEAHY (for himself and Mr. (c) ELEMENTS.—The report required by sub- SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself GRASSLEY) submitted an amendment in- section (a) shall include the following: and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. (1) Identification of any individual perpe- which was ordered to lie on the table. 754, supra; which was ordered to lie on the trator of the data breach, by name and na- SA 2727. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- table. tionality. ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2745. Mr. FRANKEN (for himself and (2) Identification of any state sponsor of SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself Mr. LEAHY) submitted an amendment in- the data breach, including each agency of and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; tended to be proposed to amendment SA 2716 the government of the state sponsor that was which was ordered to lie on the table. proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself and Mrs. responsible for authorizing, performing, or SA 2728. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; which endorsing the data breach. ment intended to be proposed to amendment was ordered to lie on the table. (3) A description of the actions proposed to SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself SA 2746. Mr. BURR submitted an amend- penalize each individual identified under and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; ment intended to be proposed by him to the paragraph (1) under United States law. which was ordered to lie on the table. bill S. 754, supra; which was ordered to lie on (4) The strategy required by subsection SA 2729. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- the table. (a)(3) shall include— ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2747. Mr. VITTER proposed an amend- (A) a description of any action the Presi- ment to the bill H.R. 208, to improve the dis- SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself dent has undertaken to initiate or carry out aster assistance programs of the Small Busi- and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; diplomatic discussions with any state spon- which was ordered to lie on the table. ness Administration. sor identified under paragraph (2); and SA 2730. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- f (B) a strategy to initiate or carry out dip- ment intended to be proposed to amendment TEXT OF AMENDMENTS lomatic discussions in high-level forums and SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR (for himself interactions during the 180-day period begin- and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, supra; SA 2720. Mr. GARDNER submitted an ning on the date of the enactment of this which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to Act. SA 2731. Ms. AYOTTE (for Mr. GRAHAM) amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. submitted an amendment intended to be pro- BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) SA 2722. Mr. GARDNER submitted an posed by Ms. Ayotte to the bill S. 754, supra; to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- amendment intended to be proposed by which was ordered to lie on the table. rity in the United States through en- him to the bill S. 754, to improve cyber- SA 2732. Mr. MCCAIN submitted an amend- security in the United States through ment intended to be proposed by him to the hanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other enhanced sharing of information about bill S. 754, supra; which was ordered to lie on cybersecurity threats, and for other the table. purposes; which was ordered to lie on SA 2733. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an the table; as follows: purposes; which was ordered to lie on amendment intended to be proposed to On page 16, line 9, insert ‘‘make reasonable the table; as follows: amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR efforts to’’ before ‘‘review’’. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill On page 16, line 11, strike ‘‘knows’’ and in- lowing: S. 754, supra; which was ordered to lie on the sert ‘‘reasonably believes’’. SEC. lll. BIENNIAL CYBER REVIEW. table. On page 16, line 17, insert ‘‘identify and’’ (a) REQUIREMENT FOR REVIEW.—Beginning SA 2734. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an before ‘‘remove’’. in 2016 and not less frequently than once amendment intended to be proposed to On page 16, line 19, strike ‘‘knows’’ and in- every two years thereafter, the President amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. BURR sert ‘‘reasonably believes’’. shall complete a review of the cyber posture (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill of the United States, including an unclassi- S. 754, supra; which was ordered to lie on the SA 2721. Mr. GARDNER submitted an fied summary of roles, missions, accomplish- table. amendment intended to be proposed by ments, plans, and programs.

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(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of each such demonstrations, education, personnel, tech- (1) an examination of the use of subpoenas review are— nology transfer, commercial application, or issued pursuant to section 506 of the Con- (1) to assess the cyber security of the societal and civil liberty concerns; trolled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 876) during United States; (2) shall appoint a Chairman of the Panel calendar years 2012 through 2014; (2) to determine and express the cyber from among the members of the Panel; and (2) a description of any noteworthy facts or strategy of the United States; and (3) may seek and give consideration to rec- circumstances relating to such use, includ- (3) to establish a revised cyber program for ommendations for appointments to the ing any improper or illegal use of such au- the next 2-year period. Panel from Congress, industry, the cyberse- thority; and (c) CONTENT.—Each review required by sub- curity community, the defense community, (3) an examination of the effectiveness of section (a) shall include— State and local governments, and other ap- subpoenas issued pursuant to section 506 of (1) a comprehensive examination of the propriate organizations. the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 876) cyber strategy, force structure, personnel, (c) DUTIES.—The Cybersecurity Advisory as an investigative tool, including— modernization plans, infrastructure, and Panel shall advise the President on matters (A) the manner in which information ac- budget plan of the United States; relating to the national cybersecurity pro- quired pursuant to such subpoenas is col- (2) an assessment of the ability of the gram and strategy and shall assess— lected, retained, analyzed, and disseminated United States to recover from a cyber emer- (1) trends and developments in cybersecu- by the Department of Justice, including any gency; rity science research and development; direct access to such information (such as (3) an assessment of other elements of the (2) progress made in implementing the access to raw data) provided to any other de- cyber program of the United States; strategy; partment, agency, or instrumentality of the (4) an assessment of critical national secu- (3) the need to revise the strategy; Federal Government, State, local, or tribal rity infrastructure and data that is vulner- (4) the readiness and capacity of the Fed- governments, or any private sector entity; able to cyberattacks and cybertheft; and eral and national workforces to implement (B) whether, and how often, such informa- (5) an assessment of international engage- the national cybersecurity program and tion was used in civil and criminal pro- ment efforts to establish viable norms of be- strategy, and the steps necessary to improve ceedings; and havior in cyberspace to implement the 2011 workforce readiness and capacity; (C) whether, and how often, the Depart- International Strategy for Cyberspace. (5) the balance among the components of ment of Justice used such information to (d) INVOLVEMENT OF CYBERSECURITY ADVI- the national strategy, including funding for produce an analytical intelligence product SORY PANEL.— program components; for distribution within the Department of (1) REQUIREMENT TO INFORM.—The Presi- (6) whether the strategy, priorities, and Justice to the intelligence community (as dent shall inform the Cybersecurity Advi- goals are helping to maintain United States defined in section 3 of the National Security sory Panel established or designated under leadership and defense in cybersecurity; Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) or to any other section lll, on an ongoing basis, of the ac- (7) the management, coordination, imple- department, agency, or instrumentality of tions carried out to conduct each review re- mentation, and activities of the strategy; the Federal Government or of a State, local, quired by subsection (a). (8) whether the concerns of Federal, State, or tribal government. (2) ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF and local law enforcement entities are ade- (c) SUBMISSION DATES.— REVIEW.—Not later than 1 year prior to the quately addressed; and (1) PRIOR YEARS.—The Inspector General of date of completion of each review required (9) whether societal and civil liberty con- the Department of Justice shall submit to by subsection (a), the Chairman of the Cy- cerns are adequately addressed. the Committee on the Judiciary of the Sen- bersecurity Advisory Panel shall submit to (d) REPORTS.—Not less frequently than ate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the President, the assessment of such Panel once every 4 years, the Cybersecurity Advi- the House of Representatives a report con- of actions carried out to conduct the review sory Panel shall submit to the President a taining the results of the audit conducted as of the date of the submission, including report on its assessments under subsection under this section for calendar years 2012 any recommendations of the Panel for im- (c) and its recommendations for ways to im- through 2014 not later than the earlier of— provements to the review or for additional prove the strategy. (A) 1 year after the date of enactment of matters to be covered in the review. (e) TRAVEL EXPENSES OF NON-FEDERAL this Act; or (3) ASSESSMENT OF COMPLETED REVIEW.—At MEMBERS.—Non-Federal members of the Cy- (B) the date on which the audit required the time each review required by subsection bersecurity Advisory Panel, while attending under this section for calendar years 2012 (a) is completed and in time to be included in meetings of the Panel or while otherwise through 2014 is completed. a report required by subsection (d), the serving at the request of the head of the (2) CALENDAR YEARS 2015 THROUGH 2017.—The Chairman of the Cybersecurity Advisory Panel while away from their homes or reg- Inspector General of the Department of Jus- Panel shall submit to the President, on be- ular places of business, may be allowed trav- tice shall submit to the Committee on the half of the Panel, an assessment of such reel expenses, including per diem in lieu of Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee view. subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of on the Judiciary of the House of Representa- (e) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, title 5, United States Code, for individuals in tives a report containing the results of the 2016, and not less frequently than once every the Government serving without pay. Noth- audit conducted under this section for cal- two years thereafter, the President shall ing in this subsection shall be construed to endar years 2015 through 2017 not later than submit to Congress a comprehensive report prohibit members of the Panel who are offi- the earlier of— on each review required by subsection (a). cers or employees of the United States from (A) December 31, 2018; or Each report shall include— being allowed travel expenses, including per (B) the date on which the audit required (1) the results of the review, including a diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance under this section for calendar years 2015 comprehensive discussion of the cyber strat- with law. through 2017 is completed. egy of the United States and the collabora- (f) EXEMPTION FROM FACA SUNSET.—Sec- (3) DELAY OF EXISTING REVIEWS PROHIB- tion between the public and private sectors tion 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee ITED.—The Inspector General of the Depart- best suited to implement that strategy; Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Cy- ment of Justice shall not delay the comple- (2) a description of the threats examined bersecurity Advisory Panel. tion of any review commenced before the for purposes of the review and the scenarios date of enactment of this Act pertaining to developed in the examination of such SA 2723. Mr. LEAHY (for himself and subpoenas issued pursuant to section 506 of threats; Mr. LEE) submitted an amendment in- the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 876) (3) the assumptions used in the review, intended to be proposed by him to the pending the completion of the reports re- cluding assumptions relating to the coopera- bill S. 754, to improve cybersecurity in quired by this section. tion of other countries and levels of accept- the United States through enhanced able risk; and (4) the assessment of the Cybersecurity Ad- sharing of information about cyberse- SA 2724. Mr. THUNE submitted an visory Panel submitted under subsection curity threats, and for other purposes; amendment intended to be proposed to (c)(3). which was ordered to lie on the table; amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. SEC. lll. CYBERSECURITY ADVISORY PANEL. as follows: BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) (a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall es- At the end, add the following: to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- tablish or designate a Cybersecurity Advi- SEC. 408. AUDIT OF USE OF DEA ADMINISTRA- rity in the United States through en- sory Panel. TIVE SUBPOENA AUTHORITY. hanced sharing of information about (b) APPOINTMENT.—The President— (a) AUDIT.—The Inspector General of the cybersecurity threats, and for other (1) shall appoint as members of the Cyber- Department of Justice shall perform an purposes; which was ordered to lie on security Advisory Panel representatives of audit of the effectiveness and use, including the table; as follows: industry, academic, nonprofit organizations, any improper or illegal use, of subpoenas interest groups, and advocacy organizations, issued pursuant to section 506 of the Con- On page 86, line 26, insert ‘‘the Director of and State and local governments who are trolled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 876). the National Institute of Standards and qualified to provide advice and information (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The audit required Technology and’’ after ‘‘in coordination on cybersecurity research, development, under subsection (a) shall include— with’’.

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Mr. THUNE submitted an BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) if the veteran is enrolled in the patient en- amendment intended to be proposed to to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- rollment system of the Department of Vet- amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. rity in the United States through en- erans Affairs established and operated under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) hanced sharing of information about including any such veteran who has not re- to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- cybersecurity threats, and for other ceived hospital care or medical services from rity in the United States through en- purposes; which was ordered to lie on the Department and has contacted the De- hanced sharing of information about the table; as follows: partment seeking an initial appointment cybersecurity threats, and for other On page 85, strike lines 12 through 20, and from the Department for the receipt of such purposes; which was ordered to lie on insert the following: care or services.’’. the table; as follows: (D) the Committee on Commerce, Science, (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Such sec- and Transportation of the Senate; tion is amended— On page 89, line 23, insert ‘‘, the Director of (E) the Committee on Armed Services of (A) in subsection (c)(1)— the National Institute of Standards and the House of Representatives; (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph Technology,’’ after ‘‘Director’’. (F) the Committee on Homeland Security (A), by striking ‘‘In the case of an eligible of the House of Representatives; veteran described in subsection (b)(2)(A), the SA 2726. Mr. THUNE submitted an (G) the Committee on Oversight and Gov- Secretary shall, at the election of the eligi- ernment Reform of the House of Representa- amendment intended to be proposed to ble veteran’’ and inserting ‘‘The Secretary tives; and amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. shall, at the election of an eligible veteran’’; (H) the Permanent Select Committee on BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) and Intelligence of the House of Representatives. to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘de- rity in the United States through en- SA 2731. Ms. AYOTTE (for Mr. GRA- scribed in such subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘of the Veterans Health Administration’’; hanced sharing of information about HAM) submitted an amendment in- (B) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ‘‘sub- cybersecurity threats, and for other tended to be proposed by Ms. AYOTTE to purposes; which was ordered to lie on section (b)(1)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- (b)’’; the table; as follows: rity in the United States through en- (C) in subsection (g), by striking paragraph On page 91, line 21, insert ‘‘, in consulta- hanced sharing of information about (3); and tion with the Director of the National Insti- cybersecurity threats, and for other (D) in subsection (p)(2)(A), as redesignated tute of Standards and Technology,’’ after purposes; which was ordered to lie on by subsection (a)(1)(B), by striking ‘‘, ‘‘Security’’. the table; as follows: disaggregated by—’’ and all that follows through ‘‘subsection (b)(2)(D)’’. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- SA 2727. Mr. THUNE submitted an (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments lowing: amendment intended to be proposed to made by this section shall apply with respect SEC. ll. SENSE OF THE SENATE. to hospital care and medical services fur- amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. It is the Sense of the Senate that the nished under section 101 of the Veterans Ac- BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) Memorandum Opinion for the Assistant At- cess, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- torney General dated September 20, 2011, (Public Law 113–146; 38 U.S.C. 1701 note) on rity in the United States through en- does not carry the force of law and the Sen- and after the date that is 90 days after the ate is concerned with the cybersecurity im- hanced sharing of information about date of the enactment of this Act. cybersecurity threats, and for other plications of activities undertaken in reli- purposes; which was ordered to lie on ance of such Opinion, including the potential SA 2733. Mr. BLUMENTHAL sub- the table; as follows: for thefts of personally identifiable information, and the participation in such activities mitted an amendment intended to be On page 92, line 9, insert ‘‘, in consultation by entities, including successors of such en- proposed to amendment SA 2716 pro- with the Director of the National Institute tities, charged or sued by the Government posed by Mr. BURR (for himself and of Standards and Technology,’’ after ‘‘Sec- with respect to such activities, with a viola- Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, to retary’’. tion of subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, improve cybersecurity in the United United States Code, or any other Federal States through enhanced sharing of in- Mr. THUNE submitted an SA 2728. statute relating to monetary transactions. formation about cybersecurity threats, amendment intended to be proposed to and for other purposes; which was or- amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. SA 2732. Mr. MCCAIN submitted an dered to lie on the table; as follows: BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) amendment intended to be proposed by to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- him to the bill S. 754, to improve cyber- On page 48, between lines 6 and 7, insert security in the United States through the following: rity in the United States through en- (c) PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR VIOLA- enhanced sharing of information about hanced sharing of information about TIONS BY FEDERAL ENTITIES OF RESTRICTIONS cybersecurity threats, and for other cybersecurity threats, and for other ON DISCLOSURE, USE, AND PROTECTION OF purposes; which was ordered to lie on purposes; which was ordered to lie on VOLUNTARILY SHARED CYBER THREAT INDICA- the table; as follows: the table; as follows: TORS.— On page 103, line 12, insert ‘‘the Director of At the end, add the following: (1) IN GENERAL.—If a department or agency the National Institute of Standards and TITLE V—OTHER MATTERS of the Federal Government knowingly or recklessly violates the requirements of this Technology and’’ after ‘‘consultation with’’. SEC. 501. EXPANSION OF CHOICE PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- Act with respect to the disclosure, use, or SA 2729. Mr. THUNE submitted an FAIRS. protection of voluntarily shared cyber threat amendment intended to be proposed to (a) ELIMINATION OF SUNSET.— indicators, the United States shall be liable to a person adversely affected by such viola- amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 101 of the Vet- erans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act tion in an amount equal to the sum of— BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) of 2014 (Public Law 113–146; 38 U.S.C. 1701 (A) the actual damages sustained by the to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- note) is amended— person as a result of the violation or $50,000, rity in the United States through en- (A) by striking subsection (p); and whichever is greater; and hanced sharing of information about (B) by redesignating subsections (q), (r), (B) the costs of the action together with cybersecurity threats, and for other (s), and (t) as subsections (p), (q), (r), and (s), reasonable attorney fees as determined by purposes; which was ordered to lie on respectively. the court. the table; as follows: (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Such sec- (2) VENUE.—An action to enforce liability tion is amended— created under this subsection may be On page 111, strike lines 21 through 24, and (A) in subsection (i)(2), by striking ‘‘during brought in the district court of the United insert the following: the period in which the Secretary is author- States in— (E) the Committee on Energy and Natural ized to carry out this section pursuant to (A) the district in which the complainant Resources of the Senate; subsection (p)’’; and resides; (F) the Committee on Energy and Com- (B) in subsection (p)(2), as redesignated by (B) the district in which the principal place merce of the House of Representatives; and paragraph (1)(B), by striking subparagraph of business of the complainant is located; (G) the Committee on Commerce, Science, (F). (C) the district in which the department or and Transportation of the Senate. (b) EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY.— agency of the Federal Government that dis- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of such sec- closed the information is located; or SA 2730. Mr. THUNE submitted an tion is amended to read as follows: (D) the District of Columbia. amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE VETERANS.—A veteran is an (3) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—No action amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. eligible veteran for purposes of this section shall lie under this subsection unless such

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Mr. BLUMENTHAL sub- security in the United States through the table; as follows: mitted an amendment intended to be enhanced sharing of information about proposed to amendment SA 2716 pro- cybersecurity threats, and for other On page 32, between lines 20 and 21, insert posed by Mr. BURR (for himself and the following: purposes; which was ordered to lie on (6) LIMITATION ON RECEIPT OF CYBER THREAT Mrs. FEINSTEIN) to the bill S. 754, to the table; as follows: improve cybersecurity in the United INDICATORS.—A Federal entity may not re- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ceive a cyber threat indicator that another States through enhanced sharing of in- lowing: Federal entity shared through the process formation about cybersecurity threats, SEC. ll. PROHIBITION ON THE INDEFINITE DE- developed and implemented under paragraph and for other purposes; which was or- TENTION OF PERSONS BY THE (1) unless the Inspector General of the re- dered to lie on the table; as follows: UNITED STATES. ceiving Federal entity certifies that the re- On page 47, between lines 7 and 8, insert (a) LIMITATION ON DETENTION.—Section 4001 ceiving Federal entity meets the data secu- the following: of title 18, United States Code, is amended— rity standard for receiving such a cyber (c) PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR VIOLA- (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting threat indicator, as established by the Sec- TIONS BY FEDERAL ENTITIES OF RESTRICTIONS the following: retary of Homeland Security. ON DISCLOSURE, USE, AND PROTECTION OF ‘‘(a) No person shall be imprisoned or oth- On page 52, strike line 14 and insert the fol- VOLUNTARILY SHARED CYBER THREAT INDICA- erwise detained by the United States except lowing: consistent with the Constitution.’’; TORS.— SEC. 10. REPORT ON REDUCTION OF CYBERSECU- (1) IN GENERAL.—If a department or agency (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- RITY RISK IN AGENCY DATA CEN- of the Federal Government knowingly or section (c); and TERS. recklessly violates the requirements of this (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- Not later than 1 year after the date of en- Act with respect to the disclosure, use, or lowing: actment of this Act, the Secretary of Home- protection of voluntarily shared cyber threat ‘‘(b)(1) A general authorization to use mili- land Security, in coordination with the Di- indicators, the United States shall be liable tary force, a declaration of war, or any simi- rector of the Office of Management and to a person adversely affected by such viola- lar authority, on its own, shall not be con- Budget, shall submit to the Committee on tion in an amount equal to the sum of— strued to authorize the imprisonment or de- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- (A) the actual damages sustained by the tention without charge or trial of a person fairs of the Senate and the Committee on person as a result of the violation or $1,000, apprehended in the United States. Homeland Security of the House of Rep- whichever is greater; and ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) applies to an authoriza- resentatives a report on the feasibility of (B) the costs of the action together with tion to use military force, a declaration of Federal civilian agencies creating an envi- reasonable attorney fees as determined by war, or any similar authority enacted before, ronment for the reduction in cybersecurity the court. on, or after the date of the enactment of the risks in agency data centers, including by— (2) VENUE.—An action to enforce liability Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of (1) increasing compartmentalization be- created under this subsection may be 2015. tween systems; and brought in the district court of the United ‘‘(3) This section shall not be construed to (2) providing a mix of security controls be- States in— authorize the imprisonment or detention of tween such compartments. (A) the district in which the complainant any person who is apprehended in the United SEC. 11. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. resides; States.’’. (b) REPEAL OF AUTHORITY OF THE ARMED (B) the district in which the principal place SA 2739. Mr. REED submitted an of business of the complainant is located; FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO DETAIN COVERED PERSONS PURSUANT TO THE AUTHOR- amendment intended to be proposed by (C) the district in which the department or him to the bill S. 754, to improve cyber- agency of the Federal Government that dis- IZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE.—Sec- closed the information is located; or tion 1021 of the National Defense Authoriza- security in the United States through (D) the District of Columbia. tion Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law enhanced sharing of information about (3) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—No action 112–81; 10 U.S.C. 801 note) is repealed. cybersecurity threats, and for other shall lie under this subsection unless such purposes; which was ordered to lie on action is commenced not later than two SA 2737. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an the table; as follows: amendment intended to be proposed to years after the person adversely affected by At the appropriate place, insert the fol- a violation described in paragraph (1) first amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. lowing: learns, or by which such person reasonably BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) SEC. ll. CYBERSECURITY TRANSPARENCY. should have learned, of the facts and cir- to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— cumstances giving rise to the action. rity in the United States through en- (1) the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Se- hanced sharing of information about curities and Exchange Commission; SA 2735. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an cybersecurity threats, and for other (2) the term ‘‘issuer’’ has the meaning amendment intended to be proposed to purposes; which was ordered to lie on given the term in section 3 of the Securities amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. the table; as follows: Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c); and BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) (3) the term ‘‘reporting company’’ means to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- On page 16, strike lines 4 through 10, and any company that is an issuer— insert the following: rity in the United States through en- (A) the securities of which are registered (1) IN GENERAL.— under section 12 of the Securities Exchange hanced sharing of information about (A) AUTHORIZATION.—Except as provided in cybersecurity threats, and for other Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l); or subparagraph (B) and paragraph (2) and not- (B) that is required to file reports under purposes; which was ordered to lie on withstanding any other provision of law, an section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d)). the table; as follows: entity may, for the purposes permitted under (b) REQUIREMENT TO ISSUE RULES.—Not On page 9, between lines 11 and 12, insert this Act and consistent with the protection later than 360 days after the date of enact- the following: of classified information, share with, or re- ment of this Act, the Commission shall issue (16) REAL TIME; REAL-TIME.—The terms ceive from, any other entity or the Federal final rules to require each reporting com- ‘‘real time’’ and ‘‘real-time’’ means as close Government a cyber threat indicator or de- pany, in the annual report submitted under to real time as practicable. fensive measure. section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities (17) DELAY.—The term ‘‘delay’’, with re- (B) EXCEPTION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DE- Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m and spect to the sharing of a cyber threat indi- FENSE.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), 78o(d)) or the annual proxy statement sub- cator, excludes any time necessary to ensure no entity is permitted under this Act to mitted under section 14(a) of such Act (15 that the cyber threat indicator shared does share with the Department of Defense or any U.S.C. 78n(a))— not contain any personally identifiable in- component of the Department, including the (1) to disclose whether any member of the formation not needed to describe or identify National Security Agency, a cyber threat in- governing body, such as the board of direc- a cybersecurity threat. dicator or defensive measure. tors or general partner, of the reporting (18) MODIFICATION.—The term ‘‘modifica- company is a cybersecurity expert (based on tion’’, with respect to the sharing of a cyber SA 2738. Mr. BOOKER (for himself minimum standards established by the Com- threat indicator, excludes any process nec- and Mr. HELLER) submitted an amend- mission, in consultation with the Depart- essary to ensure that the cyber threat indi- ment intended to be proposed to ment of Homeland Security and the National

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Institute of Standards and Technology, shall (8) whether Federal, State, or local agen- consider whether a person has substantive SA 2743. Mr. BURR submitted an cies have policies or procedures governing experience with preventing and addressing amendment intended to be proposed to the deletion of information collected by cell- cybersecurity threats. amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. site simulators; (9) an evaluation of whether Federal, SA 2740. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) State, or local agencies have adequate train- an amendment intended to be proposed to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- ing and auditing mechanisms in place re- by him to the bill S. 754, to improve cy- rity in the United States through en- garding the use of cell-site simulators; bersecurity in the United States hanced sharing of information about (10) an evaluation of compliance by the De- through enhanced sharing of informa- cybersecurity threats, and for other partment of Justice its components with De- partment of Justice policy guidance gov- tion about cybersecurity threats, and purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: erning the use of cell-site simulator tech- for other purposes; which was ordered nology; and Beginning on page 113, strike line 1 and all to lie on the table; as follows: (11) an evaluation of compliance by the De- that follows through page 114, line 6. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- partment of Homeland Security and its com- lowing: SA 2744. Mr. LEAHY (for himself and ponents with Department of Homeland Secu- rity policy guidance governing the use of SEC. ll. COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR SMALL Mr. GRASSLEY) submitted an amend- BUSINESSES. ment intended to be proposed by him cell-site simulator technology. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- SA 2745. Mr. FRANKEN (for himself the Small Business Administration shall— rity in the United States through en- and Mr. LEAHY) submitted an amend- (1) conduct a cost-benefit analysis for hanced sharing of information about ment intended to be proposed to small business concerns (as defined in sec- cybersecurity threats, and for other amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. tion 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. purposes; which was ordered to lie on BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) 632)) adopting measures for the sharing of the table; as follows: to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- cyber threat indicators and information re- At the end, add the following: lated to cybersecurity threats; and rity in the United States through en- SEC. 408. GAO REPORT ON CELL-SITE SIMULA- (2) submit to Congress a report detailing hanced sharing of information about TORS. cybersecurity threats, and for other the results of the cost-benefit analysis con- (a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ducted under paragraph (1). ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ purposes; which was ordered to lie on means— the table; as follows: SA 2741. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted (1) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Beginning on page 14, strike line 4 and all an amendment intended to be proposed Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- that follows through page 39, line 21, and in- by him to the bill S. 754, to improve cy- ernmental Affairs of the Senate; and sert the following: bersecurity in the United States (2) the Committee on the Judiciary and the (b) AUTHORIZATION FOR OPERATION OF DE- through enhanced sharing of informa- Committee on Homeland Security of the FENSIVE MEASURES.— tion about cybersecurity threats, and House of Representatives. (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any (b) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, for other purposes; which was ordered other provision of law, a private entity may, 2017, the Comptroller General of the United for cybersecurity purposes, operate a defen- to lie on the table; as follows: States shall submit to the appropriate con- sive measure that is applied to— At the appropriate place, insert the fol- gressional committees a report regarding the (A) an information system of such private lowing: use of cell-site simulators (commonly known entity in order to protect the rights or prop- SEC. lll. DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE as ‘‘IMSI catchers’’) by Federal, State, and erty of the private entity; STRATEGY ON IMPROVING THE CY- local agencies inside the United States, (B) an information system of another enti- BERSECURITY OF THE UNITED which shall include to the extent that infor- ty upon written consent of such entity for STATES. mation is available— operation of such defensive measure to pro- Not later than 120 days after the date of (1) a list of each Federal, State, and local tect the rights or property of such entity; the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of agency that uses cell-site simulators, and for and Commerce, acting through the Under Sec- what purposes; (C) an information system of a Federal en- retary for Industry and Security, shall sub- (2) an explanation of the approval process tity upon written consent of an authorized mit to Congress a comprehensive strategy that Federal, State, and local agencies re- representative of such Federal entity for op- for improving the cybersecurity of the quire prior to use of cell-site simulators, in- eration of such defensive measure to protect United States. cluding whether such agencies have written the rights or property of the Federal Govern- policies; ment. SA 2742. Mr. CARPER submitted an (3) the number of State and local agencies (2) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sub- amendment intended to be proposed to that are subject to non-disclosure agree- section shall be construed— amendment SA 2716 proposed by Mr. ments with respect to the use of cell-site (A) to authorize the use of a defensive BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) simulators, and an analysis of whether the measure other than as provided in this sub- to the bill S. 754, to improve cybersecu- non-disclosure agreements are necessary in section; or rity in the United States through en- light of publicly available information about (B) to limit otherwise lawful activity. hanced sharing of information about government use of the devices; (c) AUTHORIZATION FOR SHARING OR RECEIV- (4) the extent to which the Federal Govern- ING CYBER THREAT INDICATORS OR DEFENSIVE cybersecurity threats, and for other ment is providing or funding the purchase of MEASURES.— purposes; which was ordered to lie on cell-site simulators for State and local agen- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in the table; as follows: cies, including which Federal grants are used paragraph (2) and notwithstanding any other On page 76, line 22, insert ‘‘the Director of for such purpose; provision of law, an entity may, for a cyber- the Office of Management and Budget and’’ (5) an explanation of whether Federal, security purpose and consistent with the before ‘‘the Director of National Intel- State, and local agencies obtain judicial ap- protection of classified information, share ligence’’. proval prior to deployment of cell-site sim- with, or receive from, any other entity or On page 77, line 14, insert ‘‘the Director of ulators, and if so, what type and with what the Federal Government a cyber threat indi- the Office of Management and Budget and’’ frequency; cator or defensive measure.

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(2) LAWFUL RESTRICTION.—An entity receiv- or local government under this section shall (A) ensure that cyber threat indicators ing a cyber threat indicator or defensive be— shared with the Federal Government by any measure from another entity or Federal enti- (i) deemed voluntarily shared information; entity pursuant to section 104(c) through the ty shall comply with otherwise lawful re- and real-time process described in subsection (c) strictions placed on the sharing or use of (ii) exempt from disclosure under any of this section— such cyber threat indicator or defensive State, tribal, or local law requiring disclo- (i) are shared in an automated manner measure by the sharing entity or Federal ensure of information or records. with all of the appropriate Federal entities; tity. (C) STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL REGULATORY (ii) are only subject to a delay, modifica- (3) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sub- AUTHORITY.— tion, or other action due to controls estab- section shall be construed— (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in lished for such real-time process that could (A) to authorize the sharing or receiving of clause (ii), a cyber threat indicator or defen- impede real-time receipt by all of the appro- a cyber threat indicator or defensive meas- sive measure shared with a State, tribal, or priate Federal entities when the delay, modi- ure other than as provided in this sub- local government under this title shall not fication, or other action is due to controls— section; or be directly used by any State, tribal, or local (I) agreed upon unanimously by all of the (B) to limit otherwise lawful activity. government to regulate, including an en- heads of the appropriate Federal entities; (d) PROTECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION.— forcement action, the lawful activity of any (II) carried out before any of the appro- (1) SECURITY OF INFORMATION.—An entity entity, including an activity relating to op- priate Federal entities retains or uses the operating a defensive measure or providing erating a defensive measure or sharing of a cyber threat indicators or defensive meas- or receiving a cyber threat indicator or de- cyber threat indicator. ures; and fensive measure under this section shall im- (ii) REGULATORY AUTHORITY SPECIFICALLY (III) uniformly applied such that each of plement and utilize a security control to pro- RELATING TO PREVENTION OR MITIGATION OF the appropriate Federal entities is subject to tect against unauthorized access to or acqui- CYBERSECURITY THREATS.—A cyber threat in- the same delay, modification, or other ac- sition of such cyber threat indicator or de- dicator or defensive measures shared as de- tion; and fensive measure. scribed in clause (i) may, consistent with a (iii) may be provided to other Federal enti- (2) REMOVAL OF CERTAIN PERSONAL INFOR- State, tribal, or local government regulatory ties; MATION.—An entity sharing a cyber threat authority specifically relating to the preven- (B) ensure that cyber threat indicators indicator pursuant to this title shall, prior tion or mitigation of cybersecurity threats shared with the Federal Government by any to such sharing— to information systems, inform the develop- entity pursuant to section 104 in a manner (A) review such cyber threat indicator to ment or implementation of a regulation re- other than the real time process described in assess whether such cyber threat indicator lating to such information systems. subsection (c) of this section— contains any information that the entity (e) ANTITRUST EXEMPTION.— (i) are shared as quickly as operationally knows at the time of sharing to be personal (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sec- practicable with all of the appropriate Fed- information or information that identifies a tion 108(e), it shall not be considered a viola- eral entities; specific person not directly related to a cy- tion of any provision of antitrust laws for 2 (ii) are not subject to any unnecessary bersecurity threat and remove such informa- or more private entities to exchange or pro- delay, interference, or any other action that tion; or vide a cyber threat indicator, or assistance could impede receipt by all of the appro- (B) implement and utilize a technical capa- relating to the prevention, investigation, or priate Federal entities; and bility configured to remove any information mitigation of a cybersecurity threat, for cy- (iii) may be provided to other Federal enti- contained within such indicator that the en- bersecurity purposes under this title. ties; tity knows at the time of sharing to be per- (2) APPLICABILITY.—Paragraph (1) shall (C) consistent with this title, any other ap- sonal information or information that iden- apply only to information that is exchanged plicable provisions of law, and the fair infor- tifies a specific person not directly related to or assistance provided in order to assist mation practice principles set forth in ap- a cybersecurity threat. with— pendix A of the document entitled ‘‘National (3) USE OF CYBER THREAT INDICATORS AND (A) facilitating the prevention, investiga- Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyber- DEFENSIVE MEASURES BY ENTITIES.— tion, or mitigation of a cybersecurity threat space’’ and published by the President in (A) IN GENERAL.—Consistent with this to an information system or information April, 2011, govern the retention, use, and title, a cyber threat indicator or defensive that is stored on, processed by, or transiting dissemination by the Federal Government of measure shared or received under this sec- an information system; or cyber threat indicators shared with the Fed- tion may, for cybersecurity purposes— (B) communicating or disclosing a cyber eral Government under this title, including (i) be used by an entity to operate a defen- threat indicator to help prevent, investigate, the extent, if any, to which such cyber sive measure that is applied to— or mitigate the effect of a cybersecurity threat indicators may be used by the Federal (I) an information system of the entity; or threat to an information system or informa- Government; and (II) an information system of another enti- tion that is stored on, processed by, or (D) ensure there are— ty or a Federal entity upon the written con- transiting an information system. (i) audit capabilities; and sent of that other entity or that Federal en- (f) NO RIGHT OR BENEFIT.—The sharing of a (ii) appropriate sanctions in place for offi- tity; and cyber threat indicator with an entity under cers, employees, or agents of a Federal enti- (ii) be otherwise used, retained, and further this title shall not create a right or benefit ty who knowingly and willfully conduct ac- shared by an entity subject to— to similar information by such entity or any tivities under this title in an unauthorized (I) an otherwise lawful restriction placed other entity. manner. by the sharing entity or Federal entity on SEC. 105. SHARING OF CYBER THREAT INDICA- (4) GUIDELINES FOR ENTITIES SHARING CYBER such cyber threat indicator or defensive TORS AND DEFENSIVE MEASURES THREAT INDICATORS WITH FEDERAL GOVERN- measure; or WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. MENT.— (II) an otherwise applicable provision of (a) REQUIREMENT FOR POLICIES AND PROCE- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days law. DURES.— after the date of the enactment of this Act, (B) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this para- (1) INTERIM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.—Not the Attorney General and the Secretary of graph shall be construed to authorize the use later than 60 days after the date of the enact- Homeland Security shall develop and make of a cyber threat indicator or defensive ment of this Act, the Attorney General and publicly available guidance to assist entities measure other than as provided in this sec- the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in and promote sharing of cyber threat indica- tion. coordination with the heads of the appro- tors with Federal entities under this title. (4) USE OF CYBER THREAT INDICATORS BY priate Federal entities, develop and submit (B) CONTENTS.—The guidelines developed STATE, TRIBAL, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT.— to Congress interim policies and procedures and made publicly available under subpara- (A) LAW ENFORCEMENT USE.— relating to the receipt of cyber threat indica- graph (A) shall include guidance on the fol- (i) PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT.—Except as pro- tors and defensive measures by the Federal lowing: vided in clause (ii), a cyber threat indicator Government. (i) Identification of types of information shared with a State, tribal, or local govern- (2) FINAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.—Not that would qualify as a cyber threat indi- ment under this section may, with the prior later than 180 days after the date of the en- cator under this title that would be unlikely written consent of the entity sharing such actment of this Act, the Attorney General to include personal information or informa- indicator, be used by a State, tribal, or local and the Secretary of Homeland Security tion that identifies a specific person not di- government for the purpose of preventing, shall, in coordination with the heads of the rectly related to a cyber security threat. investigating, or prosecuting any of the of- appropriate Federal entities, promulgate (ii) Identification of types of information fenses described in section 105(d)(5)(A)(vi). final policies and procedures relating to the protected under otherwise applicable privacy (ii) ORAL CONSENT.—If exigent cir- receipt of cyber threat indicators and defen- laws that are unlikely to be directly related cumstances prevent obtaining written con- sive measures by the Federal Government. to a cybersecurity threat. sent under clause (i), such consent may be (3) REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING POLICIES AND (iii) Such other matters as the Attorney provided orally with subsequent documenta- PROCEDURES.—Consistent with the guidelines General and the Secretary of Homeland Se- tion of the consent. required by subsection (b), the policies and curity consider appropriate for entities shar- (B) EXEMPTION FROM DISCLOSURE.—A cyber procedures developed and promulgated under ing cyber threat indicators with Federal en- threat indicator shared with a State, tribal, this subsection shall— tities under this title.

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(b) PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.— (c) CAPABILITY AND PROCESS WITHIN THE with the Federal Government through such (1) GUIDELINES OF ATTORNEY GENERAL.—Not DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.— process. later than 60 days after the date of the enact- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days (5) REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMEN- ment of this Act, the Attorney General shall, after the date of the enactment of this Act, TATION.— in coordination with heads of the appro- the Secretary of Homeland Security, in co- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days priate Federal entities and in consultation ordination with the heads of the appropriate after the date of the enactment of this Act, with officers designated under section 1062 of Federal entities, shall develop and imple- the Secretary of Homeland Security shall the National Security Intelligence Reform ment a capability and process within the De- submit to Congress a report on the develop- Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 2000ee–1), develop, sub- partment of Homeland Security that— ment and implementation of the capability mit to Congress, and make available to the (A) shall accept from any entity in real and process required by paragraph (1), in- public interim guidelines relating to privacy time cyber threat indicators and defensive cluding a description of such capability and and civil liberties which shall govern the re- measures, pursuant to this section; process and the public notice of, and access ceipt, retention, use, and dissemination of (B) shall, upon submittal of the certifi- to, such process. cyber threat indicators by a Federal entity cation under paragraph (2) that such capa- (B) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The report re- obtained in connection with activities au- bility and process fully and effectively oper- quired by subparagraph (A) shall be sub- thorized in this title. ates as described in such paragraph, be the mitted in unclassified form, but may include (2) FINAL GUIDELINES.— process by which the Federal Government re- a classified annex. (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days ceives cyber threat indicators and defensive (d) INFORMATION SHARED WITH OR PROVIDED after the date of the enactment of this Act, measures under this title that are shared by the Attorney General shall, in coordination a private entity with the Federal Govern- TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.— with heads of the appropriate Federal enti- ment through electronic mail or media, an (1) NO WAIVER OF PRIVILEGE OR PROTEC- ties and in consultation with officers des- interactive form on an Internet website, or a TION.—The provision of cyber threat indica- ignated under section 1062 of the National real time, automated process between infor- tors and defensive measures to the Federal Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 (42 mation systems except— Government under this title shall not con- U.S.C. 2000ee–1) and such private entities (i) consistent with section 104, communica- stitute a waiver of any applicable privilege with industry expertise as the Attorney Gen- tions between a Federal entity and a private or protection provided by law, including eral considers relevant, promulgate final entity regarding a previously shared cyber trade secret protection. guidelines relating to privacy and civil lib- threat indicator to describe the relevant cy- (2) PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.—Consistent erties which shall govern the receipt, reten- bersecurity threat or develop a defensive with section 104(c)(2), a cyber threat indi- tion, use, and dissemination of cyber threat measure based on such cyber threat indicator or defensive measure provided by an indicators by a Federal entity obtained in cator; and entity to the Federal Government under this connection with activities authorized in this (ii) communications by a regulated entity title shall be considered the commercial, fi- title. with such entity’s Federal regulatory au- nancial, and proprietary information of such (B) PERIODIC REVIEW.—The Attorney Gen- thority regarding a cybersecurity threat; entity when so designated by the originating eral shall, in coordination with heads of the (C) ensures that all of the appropriate Fed- entity or a third party acting in accordance appropriate Federal entities and in consulta- eral entities receive in an automated manner with the written authorization of the origi- tion with officers and private entities de- such cyber threat indicators shared through nating entity. scribed in subparagraph (A), periodically, but the real-time process within the Department (3) EXEMPTION FROM DISCLOSURE.—Cyber not less frequently than once every two of Homeland Security; threat indicators and defensive measures years, review the guidelines promulgated (D) is in compliance with the policies, pro- provided to the Federal Government under under subparagraph (A). cedures, and guidelines required by this sec- this title shall be— (3) CONTENT.—The guidelines required by tion; and (A) deemed voluntarily shared information paragraphs (1) and (2) shall, consistent with (E) does not limit or prohibit otherwise and exempt from disclosure under section 552 the need to protect information systems lawful disclosures of communications, of title 5, United States Code, and any State, from cybersecurity threats and mitigate cy- records, or other information, including— tribal, or local law requiring disclosure of in- bersecurity threats— (i) reporting of known or suspected crimi- formation or records; and (A) limit the effect on privacy and civil lib- nal activity, by an entity to any other entity (B) withheld, without discretion, from the erties of activities by the Federal Govern- or a Federal entity; public under section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, ment under this title; (ii) voluntary or legally compelled partici- United States Code, and any State, tribal, or (B) limit the receipt, retention, use, and pation in a Federal investigation; and local provision of law requiring disclosure of dissemination of cyber threat indicators con- (iii) providing cyber threat indicators or information or records. taining personal information or information defensive measures as part of a statutory or (4) EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS.—The provi- that identifies specific persons, including by authorized contractual requirement. sion of a cyber threat indicator or defensive establishing— (2) CERTIFICATION.—Not later than 10 days measure to the Federal Government under (i) a process for the timely destruction of prior to the implementation of the capa- this title shall not be subject to a rule of any such information that is known not to be di- bility and process required by paragraph (1), Federal agency or department or any judi- rectly related to uses authorized under this the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in title; and consultation with the heads of the appro- cial doctrine regarding ex parte communica- (ii) specific limitations on the length of priate Federal entities, certify to Congress tions with a decision-making official. any period in which a cyber threat indicator whether such capability and process fully (5) DISCLOSURE, RETENTION, AND USE.— may be retained; and effectively operates— (A) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.—Cyber threat (C) include requirements to safeguard (A) as the process by which the Federal indicators and defensive measures provided cyber threat indicators containing personal Government receives from any entity a to the Federal Government under this title information or information that identifies cyber threat indicator or defensive measure may be disclosed to, retained by, and used specific persons from unauthorized access or under this title; and by, consistent with otherwise applicable pro- acquisition, including appropriate sanctions (B) in accordance with the policies, proce- visions of Federal law, any Federal agency or for activities by officers, employees, or dures, and guidelines developed under this department, component, officer, employee, agents of the Federal Government in con- section. or agent of the Federal Government solely travention of such guidelines; (3) PUBLIC NOTICE AND ACCESS.—The Sec- for— (D) include procedures for notifying enti- retary of Homeland Security shall ensure (i) a cybersecurity purpose; ties and Federal entities if information re- there is public notice of, and access to, the (ii) the purpose of identifying a cybersecu- ceived pursuant to this section is known or capability and process developed and imple- rity threat, including the source of such cy- determined by a Federal entity receiving mented under paragraph (1) so that— bersecurity threat, or a security vulner- such information not to constitute a cyber (A) any entity may share cyber threat inability; threat indicator; dicators and defensive measures through (iii) the purpose of identifying a cybersecu- (E) protect the confidentiality of cyber such process with the Federal Government; rity threat involving the use of an informa- threat indicators containing personal infor- and tion system by a foreign adversary or ter- mation or information that identifies spe- (B) all of the appropriate Federal entities rorist; cific persons to the greatest extent prac- receive such cyber threat indicators and de- (iv) the purpose of responding to, or other- ticable and require recipients to be informed fensive measures in real time with receipt wise preventing or mitigating, an imminent that such indicators may only be used for through the process within the Department threat of death, serious bodily harm, or seri- purposes authorized under this title; and of Homeland Security. ous economic harm, including a terrorist act (F) include steps that may be needed so (4) OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.—The process or a use of a weapon of mass destruction; that dissemination of cyber threat indicators developed and implemented under paragraph (v) the purpose of responding to, or other- is consistent with the protection of classified (1) shall ensure that other Federal entities wise preventing or mitigating, a serious and other sensitive national security infor- receive in a timely manner any cyber threat threat to a minor, including sexual exploi- mation. indicators and defensive measures shared tation and threats to physical safety; or

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Collateral requirements for dis- (II) chapter 37 of such title (relating to es- insert ‘‘taken all’’. aster loans. pionage and censorship); and On page 76, line 22, insert ‘‘and the Direc- Sec. 2103. Assistance to out-of-State busi- (III) chapter 90 of such title (relating to tor of the Office of Management and Budget’’ ness concerns to aid in disaster protection of trade secrets). after ‘‘Intelligence’’. recovery. (B) PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.—Cyber threat On page 77, lines 12 and 13, strike ‘‘, as de- Sec. 2105. FAST program. indicators and defensive measures provided fined in section 11103 of title 40, United Sec. 2106. Use of Federal surplus property in to the Federal Government under this title States Code’’. disaster areas. shall not be disclosed to, retained by, or used On page 77, line 14, insert ‘‘and the Direc- Sec. 2107. Recovery opportunity loans. by any Federal agency or department for any tor of the Office of Management and Budget’’ Sec. 2108. Contractor malfeasance. use not permitted under subparagraph (A). after ‘‘Intelligence’’. Sec. 2109. Local contracting preferences and (C) PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.—Cyber On page 78, between lines 2 and 3, insert incentives. threat indicators and defensive measures the following: Sec. 2110. Clarification of collateral require- provided to the Federal Government under (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ments. this title shall be retained, used, and dis- this section shall be construed to designate TITLE II—DISASTER PLANNING AND seminated by the Federal Government— an information system as a national security MITIGATION (i) in accordance with the policies, proce- system. Sec. 2201. Business recovery centers. dures, and guidelines required by subsections On page 78, line 18, strike ‘‘owned’’ and in- TITLE III—OTHER PROVISIONS (a) and (b); sert ‘‘used’’. (ii) in a manner that protects from unau- Beginning on page 80, line 25, strike ‘‘use’’ Sec. 2301. Increased oversight of economic thorized use or disclosure any cyber threat and all that follows through ‘‘other’’ on page injury disaster loans. indicators that may contain personal infor- 81, line 6, and insert ‘‘intrusion detection and Sec. 2302. GAO report on paperwork reduc- mation or information that identifies spe- prevention capabilities under section tion. Sec. 2303. Report on web portal for disaster cific persons; and 230(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of loan applicants. (iii) in a manner that protects the con- 2002 for the purpose of ensuring the security fidentiality of cyber threat indicators con- of’’. DIVISION A—SUPERSTORM SANDY RELIEF taining personal information or information On page 84, line 25, strike ‘‘Act’’ and insert AND DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM IM- that identifies a specific person. ‘‘Act of 2015’’. PROVEMENTS (D) FEDERAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY.— On page 88, line 8, strike ‘‘non-civilian’’ SEC. 1001. SHORT TITLE. (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in and insert ‘‘noncivilian’’. This division may be cited as the clause (ii), cyber threat indicators and defen- On page 91, line 11, strike ‘‘203 and 204’’ and ‘‘Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan sive measures provided to the Federal Gov- insert ‘‘303 and 304’’. Program Improvement Act of 2015’’. ernment under this title shall not be directly On page 96, line 19, strike ‘‘likely,’’ and in- SEC. 1002. FINDINGS. sert ‘‘likely’’. used by any Federal, State, tribal, or local On page 3, strike line 5 and insert the fol- On page 96, line 22, strike ‘‘present’’ and in- government to regulate, including an en- lowing: forcement action, the lawful activities of sert ‘‘present,’’. any entity, including activities relating to On page 107, line 10, strike ‘‘shall each’’ TITLE I—DISASTER ASSISTANCE operating defensive measures or sharing and insert ‘‘shall’’. IMPROVEMENTS cyber threat indicators. On page 107, lines 11 and 12, strike ‘‘each SEC. 1101. REVISED DISASTER DEADLINE. (ii) EXCEPTIONS.— Comptroller General of the United States On page 3, line 14, insert ‘‘nonprofit enti- (I) REGULATORY AUTHORITY SPECIFICALLY and’’. ty,’’ after ‘‘homeowner,’’. RELATING TO PREVENTION OR MITIGATION OF On page 110, strikes lines 6 through 16. On page 4, line 9, strike the quotation On page 114, line 7, strike ‘‘SENATE’’ and in- CYBERSECURITY THREATS.—Cyber threat indi- marks and the second period and insert the sert ‘‘SENSE’’. cators and defensive measures provided to following: the Federal Government under this title ‘‘(C) INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW.—Not may, consistent with Federal or State regu- SA 2747. Mr. VITTER proposed an later than 6 months after the date on which latory authority specifically relating to the amendment to the bill H.R. 208, to im- the Administrator begins carrying out this prevention or mitigation of cybersecurity prove the disaster assistance programs authority, the Inspector General of the Ad- threats to information systems, inform the of the Small Business Administration; ministration shall initiate a review of the development or implementation of regula- as follows: controls for ensuring applicant eligibility for tions relating to such information systems. loans made under this paragraph.’’. (II) PROCEDURES DEVELOPED AND IMPLE- On page 2, strike lines 1 through 5 and in- On page 4, line 10, strike ‘‘SEC. 4.’’ and in- MENTED UNDER THIS TITLE.—Clause (i) shall sert the following: sert ‘‘ ’’. not apply to procedures developed and imple- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. SEC. 1102. mented under this title. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as On page 4, line 24, insert ‘‘, if such safe SEC. 106. PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY. the ‘‘Recovery Improvements for Small Enti- room or similar storm shelter is constructed ties After Disaster Act of 2015’’ or the ‘‘RISE in accordance with applicable standards Mr. BURR submitted an After Disaster Act of 2015’’. issued by the Federal Emergency Manage- SA 2746. ment Agency’’ after ‘‘disasters’’. amendment intended to be proposed by (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: him to the bill S. 754, to improve cyber- On page 5, strike lines 1 through 21 and insert the following: security in the United States through Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. DIVISION A—SUPERSTORM SANDY RE- SEC. 1103. REDUCING DELAYS ON CLOSING AND enhanced sharing of information about DISBURSEMENT OF LOANS. cybersecurity threats, and for other LIEF AND DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 purposes; which was ordered to lie on U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended by inserting before the table; as follows: Sec. 1001. Short title. the undesignated matter following paragraph Sec. 1002. Findings. On page 11, line 3, strike ‘‘period’’ and in- (9) the following: sert ‘‘periodic’’. TITLE I—DISASTER ASSISTANCE On page 5, line 22, strike ‘‘(11)’’ and insert On page 20, line 21, strike ‘‘measures’’ and IMPROVEMENTS ‘‘(10)’’. insert ‘‘measure’’. 1101. Revised disaster deadline. On page 6, strike lines 5 through 8 and in- On page 56, line 8, strike ‘‘and’’ and all that 1102. Use of physical damage disaster loans sert the following: follows through ‘‘(7)’’ on line 9 and insert the to construct safe rooms. SEC. 1104. SAFEGUARDING TAXPAYER INTERESTS following: 1103. Reducing delays on closing and dis- (7) the term ‘‘national security system’’ AND INCREASING TRANSPARENCY bursement of loans. IN LOAN APPROVALS. has the meaning given the term in section 1104. Safeguarding taxpayer interests and in- Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 11103 of title 40, United States Code; and creasing transparency in loan U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended by inserting before (8) approvals. the undesignated matter following paragraph On page 57, line 8, strike ‘‘and’’. 1105. Disaster plan improvements. On page 57, line 11, strike the period at the (10), as added by section 1103 of this Act, the end and insert ‘‘; and’’. DIVISION B—RECOVERY IMPROVEMENTS following: On page 57, between lines 11 and 12, insert FOR SMALL ENTITIES On page 6, line 9, strike ‘‘(12)’’ and insert the following: Sec. 2001. Short title. ‘‘(11)’’.

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COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DISASTER LOANS. 21(b)(3)(B) of the Small Business Act, as the following: (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7(d)(6) of the added by subsection (a). DIVISION B—RECOVERY IMPROVEMENTS Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(d)(6)) is SEC. 2105. FAST PROGRAM. FOR SMALL ENTITIES amended in the third proviso— (a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 34(a) of the SECTION 2001. SHORT TITLE. (1) by striking ‘‘$14,000’’ and inserting Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657d(a)) is This division may be cited as the ‘‘Recov- ‘‘$25,000’’; and amended— ery Improvements for Small Entities After (2) by striking ‘‘major disaster’’ and insert- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through Disaster Act of 2015’’ or the ‘‘RISE After Dis- ing ‘‘disaster’’. (9) as paragraphs (4) through (10), respec- aster Act of 2015’’. (b) SUNSET.—Effective on the date that is 3 tively; and years after the date of enactment of this (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- TITLE I—IMPROVEMENTS OF DISASTER Act, section 7(d)(6) of the Small Business Act lowing: RESPONSE AND LOANS (15 U.S.C. 636(d)(6)) is amended in the third ‘‘(3) CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT.—The term SEC. 2101. ADDITIONAL AWARDS TO SMALL BUSI- proviso— ‘catastrophic incident’ means a major dis- NESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, (1) by striking ‘‘$25,000’’ and inserting aster that is comparable to the description WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTERS, AND ‘‘$14,000’’; and of a catastrophic incident in the National SCORE FOR DISASTER RECOVERY. (2) by inserting ‘‘major’’ before ‘‘disaster’’. Response Plan of the Administration, or any Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 (c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days before successor thereto.’’. U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended by inserting before the date on which the amendments made by (b) PRIORITY.—Section 34(c)(2) of the Small the undesignated matter following paragraph subsection (b) are to take effect, the Admin- Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657d(c)(2)) is amend- (11), as added by section 1104 of this Act, the istrator of the Small Business Administra- ed— following: tion shall submit to Committee on Small (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ ‘‘(12) ADDITIONAL AWARDS TO SMALL BUSI- Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate at the end; NESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, WOMEN’S BUSI- and the Committee on Small Business of the (2) in subparagraph (B)(vi)(III), by striking NESS CENTERS, AND SCORE FOR DISASTER RE- House of Representatives a report on the ef- the period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; COVERY.— fects of the amendments made by subsection and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Administration (a), which shall include— (3) by adding at the end the following: may provide financial assistance to a small (1) an assessment of the impact and bene- ‘‘(C) shall give special consideration to an business development center, a women’s fits resulting from the amendments; and applicant that is located in an area affected business center described in section 29, the (2) a recommendation as to whether the by a catastrophic incident.’’. Service Corps of Retired Executives, or any amendments should be made permanent. (c) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.—Section 34(c) proposed consortium of such individuals or SEC. 2103. ASSISTANCE TO OUT-OF-STATE BUSI- of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657d(c)) entities to spur disaster recovery and growth NESS CONCERNS TO AID IN DIS- is amended by adding at the end the fol- of small business concerns located in an area ASTER RECOVERY. lowing: (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 21(b)(3) of the for which the President has declared a major ‘‘(5) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CATA- Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648(b)(3)) is disaster. STROPHIC INCIDENTS.—Upon application by an amended— ‘‘(B) FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—Fi- applicant that receives an award or has in ef- (1) by striking ‘‘(3) At the discretion’’ and nancial assistance provided under this para- fect a cooperative agreement under this sec- inserting the following: graph shall be in the form of a grant, con- tion and that is located in an area affected ‘‘(3) ASSISTANCE TO OUT-OF-STATE SMALL tract, or cooperative agreement. by a catastrophic incident, the Adminis- BUSINESS CONCERNS.— ‘‘(C) NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED.— trator may— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—At the discretion’’; and Matching funds shall not be required for any ‘‘(A) provide additional assistance to the (2) by adding at the end the following: grant, contract, or cooperative agreement applicant; and ‘‘(B) DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE.— under this paragraph. ‘‘(B) waive the matching requirements ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—At the discretion of the ‘‘(D) REQUIREMENTS.—A recipient of finan- Administrator, the Administrator may au- under subsection (e)(2).’’. cial assistance under this paragraph shall thorize a small business development center SEC. 2106. USE OF FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY provide counseling, training, and other re- to provide advice, information, and assist- IN DISASTER AREAS. lated services, such as promoting long-term Section 7(j)(13)(F) of the Small Business ance, as described in subsection (c), to a resiliency, to small business concerns and Act (15 U.S.C. 636(j)(13)(F)) is amended— small business concern located outside of the entrepreneurs impacted by a major disaster. (1) by inserting ‘‘(i)’’ after ‘‘(F)’’; and State, without regard to geographic prox- ERFORMANCE.— (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(E) P imity to the small business development ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator, in center, if the small business concern is lo- ‘‘(ii)(I) In this clause— cooperation with the recipients of financial cated in an area for which the President has ‘‘(aa) the term ‘covered period’ means the assistance under this paragraph, shall estab- declared a major disaster. 2-year period beginning on the date on which lish metrics and goals for performance of the President declared the applicable major ‘‘(ii) TERM.— grants, contracts, and cooperative agree- disaster; and ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—A small business devel- ments under this paragraph, which shall in- opment center may provide advice, informa- ‘‘(bb) the term ‘disaster area’ means the clude recovery of sales, recovery of employ- tion, and assistance to a small business con- area for which the President has declared a ment, reestablishment of business premises, cern under clause (i) for a period of not more major disaster, during the covered period. and establishment of new small business con- than 2 years after the date on which the ‘‘(II) The Administrator may transfer tech- cerns. President declared a major disaster for the nology or surplus property under clause (i) ‘‘(ii) USE OF ESTIMATES.—The Adminis- area in which the small business concern is on a priority basis to a small business con- trator shall base the goals and metrics for located. cern located in a disaster area if— performance established under clause (i), in ‘‘(II) EXTENSION.—The Administrator may, ‘‘(aa) the small business concern meets the part, on the estimates of disaster impact pre- at the discretion of the Administrator, ex- requirements for such a transfer, without re- pared by the Office of Disaster Assistance for tend the period described in subclause (I). gard to whether the small business concern purposes of estimating loan-making require- ‘‘(iii) CONTINUITY OF SERVICES.—A small is a Program Participant; and ments. business development center that provides ‘‘(bb) for a small business concern that is a ‘‘(F) TERM.— counselors to an area described in clause (i) Program Participant, on and after the date ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The term of any grant, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, on which the President declared the applica- contract, or cooperative agreement under ensure continuity of services in any State in ble major disaster, the small business con- this paragraph shall be for not more than 2 which the small business development center cern has not received property under this years. otherwise provides services. subparagraph on the basis of the status of ‘‘(ii) EXTENSION.—The Administrator may ‘‘(iv) ACCESS TO DISASTER RECOVERY FACILI- the small business concern as a Program make 1 extension of a grant, contract, or co- TIES.—For purposes of this subparagraph, the Participant. operative agreement under this paragraph Administrator shall, to the maximum extent ‘‘(III) For any transfer of property under for a period of not more than 1 year, upon a practicable, permit the personnel of a small this clause to a small business concern, the showing of good cause and need for the ex- business development center to use any site terms and conditions shall be the same as a tension. or facility designated by the Administrator transfer to a Program Participant, except ‘‘(G) EXEMPTION FROM OTHER PROGRAM RE- for use to provide disaster recovery assist- that the small business concern shall agree QUIREMENTS.—Financial assistance provided ance.’’. not to sell or transfer the property to any under this paragraph is in addition to, and (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of party other than the Federal Government wholly separate from, any other form of as- Congress that, subject to the availability of during the covered period.

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CONTRACTOR MALFEASANCE. proviso may be construed to reduce the ceives a transfer of property under this Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 amount of collateral required by the Admin- clause may not receive a transfer of property U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended by inserting before istrator in connection with a loan described under clause (i) during the covered period. the undesignated matter following paragraph in the preceding proviso or to modify the ‘‘(V) If a small business concern sells or (12), as added by section 2101 of this Act, the standards used to evaluate the quality (rath- transfers property in violation of the agree- following: er than the type) of such collateral’’. ment described in subclause (III), the Admin- ‘‘(13) SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR CON- TITLE II—DISASTER PLANNING AND istrator may initiate proceedings to prohibit TRACTOR MALFEASANCE.— MITIGATION the small business concern from receiving a ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a contractor or other SEC. 2201. BUSINESS RECOVERY CENTERS. transfer of property under this clause or person engages in malfeasance in connection Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 clause (i), in addition to any other remedy with repairs to, rehabilitation of, or replace- U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended by inserting before available to the Administrator.’’. ment of real or personal property relating to the undesignated matter following paragraph SEC. 2107. RECOVERY OPPORTUNITY LOANS. which a loan was made under this subsection (13), as added by section 2108 of this Act, the Section 7(a)(31) of the Small Business Act and the malfeasance results in substantial following: (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(31)) is amended— economic damage to the recipient of the loan ‘‘(14) BUSINESS RECOVERY CENTERS.— (1) in subparagraph (A)— or substantial risks to health or safety, upon ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator, act- (A) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), and receiving documentation of the substantial ing through the district offices of the Admin- (iii) as clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv), respec- economic damage or the substantial risk to istration, shall identify locations that may tively; and health and safety from an independent loss be used as recovery centers by the Adminis- (B) by inserting before clause (ii), as so re- verifier, and subject to subparagraph (B), the tration in the event of a disaster declared designated, the following: Administrator may increase the amount of under this subsection or a major disaster. ‘‘(i) The term ‘disaster area’ means the the loan under this subsection, as necessary ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS FOR IDENTIFICATION.— area for which the President has declared a for the cost of repairs, rehabilitation, or re- Each district office of the Administration major disaster, during the 5-year period be- placement needed to address the cause of the shall— ginning on the date of the declaration.’’; and economic damage or health or safety risk. ‘‘(i) identify a location described in sub- (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS.—The Administrator paragraph (A) in each county, parish, or ‘‘(H) RECOVERY OPPORTUNITY LOANS.— may only increase the amount of a loan similar unit of general local government in ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may under subparagraph (A) upon receiving an the area served by the district office; and guarantee an express loan to a small busi- appropriate certification from the borrower ‘‘(ii) ensure that the locations identified ness concern located in a disaster area in ac- and person performing the mitigation attest- under subparagraph (A) may be used as a re- cordance with this subparagraph. ing to the reasonableness of the mitigation covery center without cost to the Govern- ‘‘(ii) MAXIMUMS.—For a loan guaranteed costs and an assignment of any proceeds re- ment, to the extent practicable.’’. under clause (i)— ceived from the person engaging in the mal- TITLE III—OTHER PROVISIONS ‘‘(I) the maximum loan amount is $150,000; feasance. The assignment of proceeds recov- and SEC. 2301. INCREASED OVERSIGHT OF ECONOMIC ered from the person engaging in the malfea- INJURY DISASTER LOANS. ‘‘(II) the guarantee rate shall be not more sance shall be equal to the amount of the than 85 percent. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7(b) of the Small loan under this section. Any mitigation ac- Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended by ‘‘(iii) OVERALL CAP.—A loan guaranteed tivities shall be subject to audit and inde- under clause (i) shall not be counted in de- inserting before the undesignated matter fol- pendent verification of completeness and lowing paragraph (14), as added by section termining the amount of loans made to a cost reasonableness.’’. borrower for purposes of subparagraph (D). 2201 of this Act, the following: SEC. 2109. LOCAL CONTRACTING PREFERENCES ‘‘(15) INCREASED OVERSIGHT OF ECONOMIC IN- ‘‘(iv) OPERATIONS.—A small business con- AND INCENTIVES. cern receiving a loan guaranteed under JURY DISASTER LOANS.—The Administrator clause (i) shall certify that the small busi- Section 15 of the Small Business Act (15 shall increase oversight of entities receiving ness concern was in operation on the date on U.S.C. 644) is amended by inserting after sub- loans under paragraph (2), and may con- which the applicable major disaster occurred section (e) the following: sider— as a condition of receiving the loan. ‘‘(f) CONTRACTING PREFERENCE FOR SMALL ‘‘(A) scheduled site visits to ensure bor- ‘‘(v) REPAYMENT ABILITY.—A loan guaran- BUSINESS CONCERNS IN A MAJOR DISASTER rower eligibility and compliance with re- teed under clause (i) may only be made to a AREA.— quirements established by the Adminis- small business concern that demonstrates, to ‘‘(1) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the trator; and the satisfaction of the Administrator, suffi- term ‘disaster area’ means the area for ‘‘(B) reviews of the use of the loan proceeds cient capacity to repay the loan. which the President has declared a major by an entity described in paragraph (2) to en- ‘‘(vi) TIMING OF PAYMENT OF GUARANTEES.— disaster, during the period of the declara- sure compliance with requirements estab- ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days tion. lished by the Administrator.’’. after the date on which a request for pur- ‘‘(2) CONTRACTING PREFERENCE.—An agency (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO USING chase is filed with the Administrator, the shall provide a contracting preference for a EXISTING FUNDS.—It is the sense of Congress Administrator shall determine whether to small business concern located in a disaster that no additional Federal funds should be pay the guaranteed portion of the loan. area if the small business concern will per- made available to carry out the amendments made by this section. ‘‘(II) RECAPTURE.—Notwithstanding any form the work required under the contract in other provision of law, unless there is a sub- the disaster area. SEC. 2302. GAO REPORT ON PAPERWORK REDUC- sequent finding of fraud by a court of com- ‘‘(3) CREDIT FOR MEETING CONTRACTING TION. Not later than 1 year after the date of en- petent jurisdiction relating to a loan guaran- GOALS.—If an agency awards a contract to a actment of this Act, the Comptroller General teed under clause (i), on and after the date small business concern under the cir- of the United States shall submit to the that is 6 months after the date on which the cumstances described in paragraph (2), the Committee on Small Business and Entrepre- Administrator determines to pay the guaran- value of the contract shall be doubled for neurship of the Senate and the Committee teed portion of the loan, the Administrator purposes of determining compliance with the on Small Business of the House of Represent- may not attempt to recapture the paid guar- goals for procurement contracts under subsection (g)(1)(A).’’. atives a report evaluating steps that the antee. Small Business Administration has taken, ‘‘(vii) FEES.— SEC. 2110. CLARIFICATION OF COLLATERAL RE- with respect to the application for disaster ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Unless the Adminis- QUIREMENTS. assistance under section 7(b) of the Small trator has waived the guarantee fee that Section 7(d)(6) of the Small Business Act Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)), to comply would otherwise be collected by the Adminis- (15 U.S.C. 636(d)(6)) is amended by inserting with subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, trator under paragraph (18) for a loan guar- after ‘‘which are made under paragraph (1) of United States Code (commonly known as the anteed under clause (i), and except as pro- subsection (b)’’ the following: ‘‘: Provided fur- ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act’’) and related vided in subclause (II), the guarantee fee for ther, That the Administrator, in obtaining guidance. the loan shall be equal to the guarantee fee the best available collateral for a loan of not SEC. 2303. REPORT ON WEB PORTAL FOR DIS- that the Administrator would collect if the more than $200,000 under paragraph (1) or (2) ASTER LOAN APPLICANTS. guarantee rate for the loan was 50 percent. of subsection (b) relating to damage to or de- Section 38 of the Small Business Act (15 ‘‘(II) EXCEPTION.—Subclause (I) shall not struction of the property of, or economic in- U.S.C. 657j) is amended by adding at the end apply if the cost of carrying out the program jury to, a small business concern, shall not the following: under this subsection in a fiscal year is more require the owner of the small business con- ‘‘(c) REPORT ON WEB PORTAL FOR DISASTER than zero and such cost is directly attrib- cern to use the primary residence of the LOAN APPLICATION STATUS.— utable to the cost of guaranteeing loans owner as collateral if the Administrator de- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days under clause (i). termines that the owner has other assets of after the date of enactment of this sub- ‘‘(viii) RULES.—Not later than 270 days equal quality and with a value equal to or section, the Administrator shall submit to after the date of enactment of this subpara- greater than the amount of the loan that the Committee on Small Business and Entre- graph, the Administrator shall promulgate could be used as collateral for the loan: Pro- preneurship of the Senate and the Com- rules to carry out this subparagraph.’’. vided further, That nothing in the preceding mittee on Small Business of the House of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:23 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC6.029 S21OCPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7425 Representatives a report relating to the cre- agement by BIA Has Hindered Develop- COMMEMORATING THE DISCOVERY ation of a web portal to the track the status ment on Indian Lands.’ ’’ OF THE POLIO VACCINE of applications for disaster assistance under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I section 7(b). objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The report under para- ask unanimous consent that the HELP graph (1) shall include— COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY Committee be discharged from further ‘‘(A) information on the progress of the Ad- Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask consideration of S. Res. 108 and the ministration in implementing the informa- unanimous consent that the Com- Senate proceed to its immediate con- tion system under subsection (a); mittee on the Judiciary be authorized sideration. ‘‘(B) recommendations from the Adminis- to meet during the session of the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tration relating to the creation of a web porate on October 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in tal for applicants to check the status of an objection, it is so ordered. application for disaster assistance under sec- room SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Of- The clerk will report the resolution tion 7(b), including a review of best practices fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- by title. and web portal models from the private sec- titled ‘‘Nominations.’’ The bill clerk read as follows: tor; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without A resolution (S. Res. 108) commemorating ‘‘(C) information on any related costs or objection, it is so ordered. the discovery of the polio vaccine and sup- staffing needed to implement such a web por- SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING porting efforts to eradicate the disease. tal; ‘‘(D) information on whether such a web Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask There being no objection, the Senate portal can maintain high standards for data unanimous consent that the Special proceeded to consider the resolution. privacy and data security; Committee on Aging be authorized to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ‘‘(E) information on whether such a web meet during the session of the Senate ask unanimous consent that the reso- portal will minimize redundancy among Ad- on October 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., in lution be agreed to, the preamble be ministration disaster programs, improve room SD–562 of the Dirksen Senate Of- agreed to, and the motions to recon- management of the number of inquiries fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- sider be considered made and laid upon made by disaster applicants to employees lo- titled ‘‘Virtual Victims: When Com- the table with no intervening action or cated in the area affected by the disaster and to call centers, and reduce paperwork bur- puter Tech Support Becomes a Scam.’’ debate. dens on disaster victims; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(F) such additional information as is de- objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. termined necessary by the Administrator.’’. SUBCOMMITTEE ON SUPERFUND, WASTE The resolution (S. Res. 108) was f MANAGEMENT, AND REGULATORY OVERSIGHT agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask (The resolution, with its preamble, is MEET unanimous consent that the Sub- committee on Superfund, Waste Man- printed in the RECORD of March 24, 2015, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND agement, and Regulatory Oversight of under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) FORESTRY the Committee on Environment and f Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask Public Works be authorized to meet unanimous consent that the Com- during the session of the Senate on Oc- MEASURE READ THE FIRST mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and tober 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD– TIME—S. 2193 Forestry be authorized to meet during 406 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the session of the Senate on October 21, ing, to conduct a hearing entitled understand there is a bill at the desk, 2015, at 10 a.m. in room SD–106 of the ‘‘Oversight of Regulatory Impact Anal- and I ask for its first reading. Dirksen Senate Office Building, to con- yses for U.S. Environmental Protection The PRESIDING OFFICER. The duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Agriculture Agency Regulations.’’ clerk will read the bill by title for the Biotechnology: A Look at Federal Reg- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without first time. ulation and Stakeholder Perspectives.’’ objection, it is so ordered. The bill clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without A bill (S. 2193) to amend the Immigration objection, it is so ordered. f and Nationality Act to increase penalties for COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES individuals who illegally reenter the United Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask HONORING THE LIVES OF THE 33 States after being removed and for other unanimous consent that the Com- CREW MEMBERS ABOARD THE purposes. mittee on Armed Services be author- ‘‘EL FARO’’ Mr. MCCONNELL. I now ask for a ized to meet during the session of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I second reading and, in order to place Senate on October 21, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- the bill on the calendar under the pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate proceed to the consideration of S. visions of rule XIV, I object to my own objection, it is so ordered. Res. 291, submitted earlier today. request. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS clerk will report the resolution by tion having been heard, the bill will be Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask title. read for the second time on the next unanimous consent that the Com- The bill clerk read as follows: legislative day. mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- A resolution (S. Res. 291) honoring the f ernmental Affairs be authorized to lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El meet during the session of the Senate Faro. ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER on October 21, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. to con- There being no objection, the Senate 22, 2015 duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Ongoing Mi- proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I gration from Central America: An Ex- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the amination of FY2015 Apprehensions.’’ ask unanimous consent that the reso- Senate completes its business today, it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lution be agreed to, the preamble be adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, Octo- objection, it is so ordered. agreed to, and the motions to recon- ber 22; that following the prayer and COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS sider be laid upon the table with no in- pledge, the morning hour be deemed Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask tervening action or debate. expired, the Journal of proceedings be unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without approved to date, and the time for the mittee on Indian Affairs be authorized objection, it is so ordered. two leaders be reserved for their use to meet during the session of the Sen- The resolution (S. Res. 291) was later in the day; that following leader ate on October 21, 2015, at 2:15 p.m., in agreed to. remarks, the Senate resume consider- room SD–628 of the Dirksen Senate Of- The preamble was agreed to. ation of S. 754, with the time until 11 fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- (The resolution, with its preamble, is a.m. equally divided between the two titled ‘‘The GAO Report on ‘INDIAN printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- leaders or their designees; finally, that ENERGY DEVELOPMENT: Poor Man- mitted Resolutions.’’) the filing deadline for all second-degree

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SECURING THE CITIES ACT OF 2015 tect and protect against radiological and nu- IN HONOR OF BISHOP W. W. clear threats. HAMILTON SPEECH OF The Securing Cities Program began in 2006 HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE as a pilot project for the New York City region. HON. SAM FARR OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA The cities and regions that are participating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES include Washington DC/National Capital Re- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 gion, New York City, Los Angeles/Long Beach Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- area, and now Houston Texas. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ior member of the Homeland Security Com- ognize Bishop W. W. Hamilton on the occa- The DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office sion of the 35th pastoral anniversary of his mittee, and Ranking Member of the Judiciary provides equipment and assistance to regional Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime, Ter- leadership of the Greater Victory Temple partners in conducting training and exercises rorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, Church of God in Christ in Seaside, California. I rise in strong support of H.R. 3493, the ‘‘Se- to further their nuclear detection capabilities Bishop Hamilton is a beacon of service to God and his community and an example of love curing the Cities Act of 2015,’’ which will re- and coordinate with federal operations. and compassion for all to follow. Under his quire the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detec- Unfortunately, the age of terrorism makes leadership, Greater Victory Temple has grown tion to create a Securing the Cities program. this a more dangerous and uncertain time into one of the strongest community pillars of The codification of the Securing the Cities than the decades following World War II when the Monterey Peninsula and all of northern Program under H.R. 3493, will: nation/state nuclear arsenals were being cre- California. 1. Assist state, local, tribal, and territorial ated. Bishop Hamilton was born in San Antonio, governments in creating and implementing, or Texas. He followed his father, the late Bishop I am pleased that Houston is at the forefront perfecting existing structures for coordinated E.E. Hamilton, on the path of religious service and integrated detection and interdiction of nu- of nuclear safety in our country, and it is time and received a Doctor of Divinity degree from clear or other radiological materials that are to make the Securing the Cities Program vital Simpson College in San Francisco. He then out of regulatory control; for all of our major cities to catch up. served as the founding pastor of the Hamilton 2. Support the creation of a region-wide op- Nuclear threats are more perilous than what Memorial Church of God In Christ in San erating capability to identify and report on nu- our nation faced during the Cold War because Francisco, California. In 1987, W.W. Hamilton clear and other radioactive materials out of was consecrated as the Bishop and Prelate of these threats come from non-state actors who operational control; the California Northwest Jurisdiction of the 3. Provide resources to improve detection, often do not have the same level of concern Church of God in Christ, the church his father analysis, communication, and organization to for the wellbeing of their people who may face had established. better integrate state, local, tribal, and terri- the consequences of a nuclear attack against In 1980 Bishop Hamilton was appointed to torial property into federal operations; the United States. serve as Pastor of the Victory Temple Church 4. Facilitate the establishment of protocol I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this of God In Christ of Seaside, California. Under and processes to effectively respond to threats important resolution. his Pastoral leadership a new church building posed by nuclear or radiological materials was completed and on March 16, 1984, the being acquired or used by terrorists; and Great Victory Church of God In Christ was 5. Designate participating jurisdictions from f dedicated debt free. In addition to the remod- among high-risk urban areas and other cities eling, Bishop Hamilton sought to provide hous- HONORING RAY GARON ON THE and regions, as appropriate, and notify Con- ing and family resources to his community. OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT gress at least three days before designating or Bishop Hamilton has also focused his lead- FROM THE MANCHESTER RADIO changing such jurisdictions. ership on community service. He served as GROUP AFTER MORE THAN 20 H.R. 3493 would also require the Comp- the executive director of the San Francisco YEARS troller General to investigate and assess the Redevelopment Agency. Later, under his lead- effectiveness of the ‘‘Securing the Cities Pro- ership, the Greater Victory Temple has be- gram.’’ come a force for community service on the The potential for a terrorist attack using nu- HON. FRANK C. GUINTA Monterey Peninsula. It offers services for youth such as after school tutoring programs, clear or radiological material is low, but should OF NEW HAMPSHIRE it occur the consequences would be cata- a community computer lab, after school chess club, and hosts scout groups. It also offers a strophic, and for this reason we cannot be lax IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES food pantry in partnership with the local food in our efforts to deter, detect and defeat at- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 bank, divorce counseling, works with other tempts by terrorists to perpetrate such a hei- community organizations to bring peace to the nous act of terrorism. Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to community, and has invested in community I represent the 18th Congressional District express my congratulations to Ray Garon on based senior housing. of Texas, which is located in the Houston his retirement after 20 plus years with the Throughout his 35 years of leadership, area, which is the 4th largest city in the United Manchester Radio Group, and thank him for Greater Victory Temple has impacted the lives States and home to over 2 million residents. the outstanding work he did during his career. of countless people within the Seaside and Earlier this year the Department of Home- surrounding Monterey Peninsula communities. land Security (DHS) announced that the city of Mr. Garon’s broad expertise in the radio All those who have had the pleasure to meet Houston would receive $30 million dollars over business has been instrumental to the growth Bishop Hamilton know first hand his love and 5 years under the Securing the Cities Pro- of local stations such as WZID–AM, WFEA– personal commitment to his congregation and gram. AM, The Mill and Hot Hits. Over the last twen- surrounding community. The funding, came from DHS’s Domestic ty years with the Manchester Radio Group he Mr. Speaker, I know that I speak for the Nuclear Office and, will be used to work with has been an integral part of the community whole House in extending our deepest grati- partners in the Houston area to build a robust, and his leadership will be greatly missed. tude to Bishop Hamilton for his many years of regional nuclear detection capability for law dedication to the Greater Victory Temple fam- enforcement and first responder organizations. It is with great admiration that I congratulate ily and the broader community of the Monterey This is an important federal effort to in- Ray Garon on his retirement, and wish him County and Northern California. Our world is a crease the ability of major urban cities to de- the best on all future endeavors. better place because of his efforts.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:53 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC8.001 E21OCPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 21, 2015 JUDICIAL REDRESS ACT OF 2015 transnational data will be kept secure and pro- ica’s values of freedom and liberty is an exam- tected. ple for all citizens. SPEECH OF International consumers will feel more com- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE fortable sharing their information allowing for f OF TEXAS the free-flow of data and commerce. This legislation is endorsed by the Depart- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of Justice and federal law enforcement SARY OF HOLY TRINITY CATHE- Tuesday, October 20, 2015 agencies and broadly supported by tech com- DRAL IN MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in panies and businesses, including the U.S. support of the bipartisan H.R. 1428, the ‘‘Judi- Chamber of Commerce, Trans-Atlantic Busi- cial Redress Act of 2015.’’ ness Council, the Internet Infrastructure Coali- HON. FRANK C. GUINTA H.R. 1428 is important bill that will help con- tion, and other groups. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE clude longstanding negotiations to improve the The Judicial Redress Act is a step in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES right direction to ensure continued advance- framework for data transfers between law en- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 forcement agencies in United States and Eu- ment in the technology industry, international rope. corporate competitiveness, and demonstrated Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to European nations have long provided pri- leadership in privacy protection and upholding recognize the 100th anniversary of Holy Trinity vacy protections to U.S. citizens and this legis- foundational legal rights. Cathedral in Manchester, New Hampshire. lation would reciprocate that practice. For all of these reasons, I support H.R. I am pleased to join with the Eastern Dio- If enacted, the Judicial Redress Act would 1428 and urge my colleagues to join me. cese and Polish National Catholic Church in extend the legal rights granted to American f recognizing this great milestone for Holy Trin- citizens under the 1974 Privacy Act to citizens ity Cathedral and its parishioners. of select foreign nations. RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF This is a great achievement for both the Specifically, those individuals would be THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II church and community of Manchester, and given the ability to seek access to records pri- MUSEUM TO HONOR AFRICAN speaks highly to the outstanding services and vate entities turn over to U.S. government offi- AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD spiritual guidance the parish has offered to cials as part of criminal investigations and they WAR II residents of the Queen City and surrounding would be able to correct those records if they communities. For the past 100 years, Holy contain false information, as well as get re- HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND Trinity Cathedral has been a landmark in the dress from the government if those records OF LOUISIANA City of Manchester, and the recent restoration were turned over illegally. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the church, which included the awarding of a Restoration of a City Landmark Award from Under the current law, U.S. citizens and Wednesday, October 21, 2015 lawful permanent residents are able to sue the the Manchester Historic Association dem- United States for intentional and willful public Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today onstrates the deep impact this church has had disclosures of law enforcement information to recognize the efforts of the National WWII on the community and the significance of its that injures those citizens. Museum to honor African American veterans presence in downtown Manchester. The same rights should be afforded to our of World War II. Most notably, I would like to Under the leadership of Bishop Paul closest allies and those we entrust with our commend the Museum on its outstanding ex- Sobiechowski the church and its parish com- privacy protection and hold accountable for re- hibit, ‘‘Fighting for the Right to Fight: African munity continue to flourish today by spreading ciprocal offenses. American Experiences in World War II.’’ the work and word of our savior Jesus Christ, Let me express my appreciation to Chair- African Americans played a vital role in se- and focusing their efforts on the Polish Amer- man of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on curing Allied victory in World War II and their ican community in the city and Southern New Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and In- service helped to preserve democratic institu- Hampshire. I am proud to join with my fellow vestigations, Mr. SENSENBRENNER and Ranking tions in the United States and around the Granite Staters in recognizing the 100th anni- Member CONYERS for their leadership and world. The contributions of African Americans versary of Holy Trinity Cathedral, and wish commitment to privacy protection and account- during wartime spanned all areas of the war them all the best in their future years. ability to our foreign allies. effort, from military combat to domestic manu- As a nation that aims to uphold the prin- facturing. f ciples of justice and fairness, it is time that we Unfortunately, the same patriotic citizens ensure that all those engaged with our nation who sacrificed and risked their lives in the war SALUTE TO THE LIVINGSTON are afforded these core protections. effort also faced discrimination in military and VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT The Judicial Redress Act upholds these civilian life. In many cases, African Americans principles by providing critical remedies to citi- were denied the very liberties they fought to HON. BRIAN BABIN zens of designated U.S. allies who have been defend. These experiences led many African OF TEXAS unfairly targeted by American surveillance and American soldiers to a dual mission: to win the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES war and to secure freedoms at home, a move- law enforcement activities. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 By extending legal rights afforded under the ment that would come to be known as the 1974 Privacy Act to citizens of select foreign ‘‘Double Victory’’ campaign. The modern Civil Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- nations, we all benefit. Rights Movements would rise from these his- ognize and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Citizens of the United States benefit from toric moments during wartime. the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, in privacy protections in other countries, and the The award-winning exhibit, which opened on Livingston, Texas. Judicial Redress Act provides reciprocal trust July 4, 2015, is a landmark contribution that On August 23, 1915, the Livingston Volun- and assurances that our closest allies will be displays the foundational work by twentieth teer Fire Department was officially established treated fairly and justly. century African Americans to seek com- following a decision by the city to give Fire Strengthening international relationships and prehensive social change. The exhibit will re- Chief Keenan Peebles full authority over the building trust backed by our government is es- main at the National World War II Museum firefighting equipment, which at the time con- sential to our national security and economic until May 2016, when it will begin a two-year sisted of three hand pulled hose reels, a few growth. tour of museums around the country. The fire hydrants, and three hose reel houses. Passing the Judicial Redress Act simply is Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Vet- During the last 100 years, 275 citizen fire- the right thing to do. erans Braintrust, supported by President fighters have volunteered their time and en- H.R. 1428 will ensure greater cooperation Obama and the First Lady, distinguished the ergy to respond to 24,000 calls under the di- among international law enforcement agen- efforts of the National WWII Museum with the rection of 17 fire chiefs. Currently, the Living- cies, and encourage these nations to share 2015 Veterans Braintrust Award. ston Volunteer Fire Department has 39 fire critical law enforcement information with one Mr. Speaker, I applaud the National WWII fighters operating out of three stations. another. Museum for their leadership and recognition of Today, thanks to the support of the local H.R. 1428 will also mend critical relation- the tireless contributions from all Americans community, the Livingston Volunteer Fire De- ships between American businesses and inter- during times of war. The unwavering dedica- partment is as fully equipped and prepared as national consumers by restoring trust that tion of African Americans to protecting Amer- any department in Texas.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:53 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21OC8.002 E21OCPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1495 In celebration of this important milestone, of Homeland Security has been, and must nity, and I extend my congratulations on being we thank all those who have served as volun- continue to be, ever vigilant in its activities to awarded the Lackawanna Pro Bono’s Robert teers at the Livingston Volunteer Fire Depart- protect the homeland and the lives and prop- W. Munley Award. I commend Robert for all ment for their commitment, dedication and erty of Americans. the effort he has put into making northeastern bravery. DHS faces a number of challenges, includ- Pennsylvania a better place to live, work, and f ing the need for more resources, better train- raise a family. ing, better use of technology, and a constantly f DHS HEADQUARTERS REFORM changing environment of homeland security AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015 threats. HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ALBERT L. CAMPBELL, H.R. 3572 is a positive step forward in this U.S. ARMY, RETIRED SPEECH OF effort and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the ‘‘Department of Homeland Se- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE HON. JOHN R. CARTER OF TEXAS curity Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015.’’ OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Wednesday, October 21, 2015 IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise BISHOP, ESQ., RECIPIENT OF THE ior member of the House Committee on today to honor Command Sergeant Major Al- LACKAWANNA PRO BONO’S ROB- Homeland Security and the Ranking Member bert L. Campbell, U.S. Army, Retired of Round ERT W. MUNLEY AWARD of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Rock, Texas, as a recipient of the Texas 31st Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and In- District Congressional Veteran Commendation. vestigations, I rise in support of H.R. 3572, the HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT CSM Campbell answered the call to defend ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Head- OF PENNSYLVANIA our great nation for over 30 years in the quarters Reform and Improvement Act of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States Army. Today he lives in Round 2015.’’ Rock, Texas where he continues his service to This bill will establish DHS-wide strategic Wednesday, October 21, 2015 his fellow countrymen as a vibrant part of this priorities for international engagement, mecha- Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise growing central Texas community. nisms for monitoring resource deployment today to honor Robert Bishop, Esq., who will Born in Greenwood, SC CSM Campbell left abroad, and strategic priorities and cost data be awarded the 2015 Lackawanna Pro Bono’s the 11th grade and entered the Army in 1950. for DHS programs and activities abroad. Attorney Robert W. Munley Award. Lacka- After rigorous training at Ft. Benning, GA, he H.R. 3572 provides support for DHS’s wanna Pro Bono is a non-profit organization was assigned to K Company, 3rd Battalion, ‘‘Unity of Effort’’ campaign and addresses re- established in 1997 to increase the availability 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team and dundancy among departmental programs. of free legal representation for low-income in- stationed in Japan. CSM Campbell earned the The bill clarifies and streamlines the offices dividuals and families throughout Lackawanna Combat Infantrymen’s Badge and Bronze Star that constitute DHS Headquarters and better County. for heroism fighting in Korea. outlines their respective responsibilities. Robert has been principal of Hourigan, Following his assignment in Japan and Specifically, H.R. 3572 achieves these goals Kluger & Quinn, PC, since 1985. His practice Korea, CSM Albert L. Campbell served as the by: specializes in estate planning and administra- Platoon Sergeant for the 2nd Platoon, Com- 1. Establishing an undersecretary for man- tion, as well as elder law matters, real estate pany C, 508th of the 82nd Airborne, where he agement and makes him or her the chief ac- transactions, business transactions, and cor- was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry. CSM Campbell would continue his leadership quisition officer in the Homeland Security De- porate matters for clients in Luzerne, Lacka- ascension as an instructor at West Point pre- partment; and wanna and surrounding counties. He is a paratory School at Ft. Belvoir, VA, the United 2. Establishing two new offices within the graduate of Penn State University and Temple States Military Academy at West Point, and department and updates the department’s ac- University School of Law. Howard University in Washington, DC. CSM quisition procedures. In addition to volunteering his expertise to Campbell rounded out his military service in Finally, the bill empowers the Inspector the Lackawanna Pro Bono, Robert is very ac- General to review the Department’s suspen- Ft. Hood, Texas where he retired in 1980. tive in the Northeastern Pennsylvania commu- CSM Campbell’s service and sense of duty sion and debarment program and assess nity. He is president of the Amos Lodge of did not end with his military service. CSM whether disparities exist in the criteria applied. B’nai B’rith, vice president of the Greater Campbell traded his guns for crosses as a The bill addresses the need for DHS to de- Scranton Chamber of Commerce, secretary of Deacon at the One Way Baptist Church, in velop strategic priorities for international en- the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, Round Rock, Texas. gagement, establish mechanisms for moni- past president of Glen Oak Country Club, past Family and Service to God and Country re- toring resource deployment abroad, and devel- president and board member of Temple Israel main at the center of his life. CSM Campbell oping strategic priorities, and collecting cost of Scranton, past president of the ARC of continues his longstanding commitment to data for its programs and activities abroad. Northeastern Pennsylvania, past president and helping those in need whether physically as a I am pleased that H.R. 3572 incorporates board member of Jewish Family Services of caregiver or emotionally at Round Rock Inde- several amendments that I offered during the Northeastern Pennsylvania, past president and pendent School District’s Opportunity Center, full committee markup which improve the bill. life member of Scranton Counseling Center, where he helps troubled children participate in Jackson Lee Amendment Number 1 re- past president and advisory board member of the mainstream educational process. quires the Assistant Security for International the Salvation Army Citadel in Scranton, past I am stirred with the strongest sense of Affairs to advise the Secretary of Homeland president and board member of the Estate pride and honor as an American that I should Security on strategic priorities for overseas de- Planning Council of Northeastern Pennsyl- have the opportunity to highlight the life of a ployment, establish a mechanism for moni- vania, and a board member of the Schwartz/ true servant of the people. All should marvel toring alignment between assets, including Mack Foundation. Robert serves on the and stand proud of an American who so personnel, with said priorities, and develop a boards of the ARC Foundation and the Amos strongly answered the call to serve. standardized framework to collect and main- Towers Housing Foundation and the advisory CSM Campbell’s patriotism and commitment tain cost data for overseas personnel. boards of the Scranton Area Foundation, the to service reflect the very best values of both Jackson Lee Amendment Number 2 made Kania School of Management at the University our beloved military servicemen and Central technical changes to H.R. 3572 regarding the of Scranton, and M&T Bank. He is an emer- Texas. Let today be a celebration of one of conversion of contractor positions to Federal itus member of the Penn State Worthington our nation’s heroes, one who devoted his life employee positions and requiring congres- advisory board, and serves on the board of to keeping us free and making America a bea- sional authorization for adding any new office the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Penn- con of hope in the world. Along with his within the Office of Policy. sylvania. friends, family, and loved ones, I wish him Since its creation in 2002, in the aftermath It is an honor to recognize Robert Bishop for both a happy, prosperous, and healthy life in of the terrorist attack of 9/11, the Department the great service he has done for his commu- the years ahead.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:53 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC8.005 E21OCPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 21, 2015 SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE OF services and articles, such as anti-tank, anti- The creation of a National Agency for Pre- UKRAINE TO FREELY ELECT armor and counter-artillery radar (worth $100 vention of Corruption; THEIR GOVERNMENT million in FY 2015 and $125 million in each of The Ukrainian Law on Prevention of corrup- fiscal years 2016 and 2017 for such weap- tion, a new system which outlines financial SPEECH OF ons); and control with electronic asset declaration of HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Eco- public servants; nomic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014, which OF TEXAS The specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s authorized loan guarantees for the Govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Office; ment of Ukraine. Corruption Offender Registry; and Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Due to its geographical location, the Central Many more efforts to combat corruption and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in European nation of Ukraine historically has been pushed and pulled between its neighbors enhance the rule of law and financial integrity support of H. Res. 348 in support of the peo- in Ukraine. ple of Ukraine in their exercise of their self de- with Europe to its west and Russia to its east. Mr. Speaker, I urge support of this resolu- termination to free, fair and uninterrupted elec- This push pull from interested parties has tion protecting the rights of the people of tions. caused conflict over the direction Ukraine As the country with the oldest and most would take after its independence from the Ukraine to freely elect their government and powerful democracy in the world, the United former Soviet Union in 1991. determine their future. States has supported democracy, the rule of For example, in November of 2013, Ukrain- Mr. Speaker, I also urge the Administration law and human rights all over the globe from ian President Viktor Yanukovych suspended to expedite assistance to Ukraine to facilitate Nigeria to Pakistan to China, to name a few. negotiations with the European Union over an the political, economic and social reforms nec- The outcome of the October 25 elections in agreement to integrate Ukraine into various essary for free and fair elections that meet Ukraine is at the backdrop of the forcible and European economic and political associations international standards. illegal occupation of Crimea, ordered by Presi- and instead accepted $15 billion and other in- The Russian government, Russian-led sepa- dent Vladimir Putin of Russia. ducements to enter into closer ties with Mos- ratists, its agents and supporters should not The rights of the people of Ukraine to free, cow. interfere in Ukraine’s elections, through intimi- fair and transparent elections is especially crit- The decisions taken by President dation, violence or coercion. ical, with Crimea currently under siege of Rus- Yanukovych triggered demonstrations by thou- The current relentless political, economic sian-led separatists who continue their attacks sands of Ukrainian citizens in the capital city and military aggression on the people of on Ukraine’s forces set in place to protect the of Kiev and throughout the country which led Ukraine geared at subverting the independ- sovereignty of Ukraine. to numerous arrests, detentions and violent ence, self determination and the territorial in- Here in Congress, we have worked tire- clashes, which led to the deaths of close to tegrity of Ukraine must stop. 100 protesters in February 2014. lessly to support free and fair elections in I urge the people of Ukraine to help facilitate In a cowardly act, President Yanukovych Ukraine through our support of its May 2014 free and fair elections in Ukraine. elections, ensuring that international standards fled to the predominantly ethnic Russian region of Crimea in southeastern Ukraine, and were upheld just as we have assisted in many f elections in countries in transition or fighting then to Russia because of the chaos caused insecurity from Nigeria to Pakistan. by his suspension of negotiations with the EU TRIBUTE TO URBANDALE’S In Nigeria and Pakistan, the elections oc- and the subsequent unrest that ensued, which WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL curred at the background of terrorism from also caused his unpopularity within his own Boko Haram, Al Qaida and other terrorist net- party. After President Yanukovych deserted his HON. DAVID YOUNG works, who acted so viciously and caused own people, an opportunistic Russian military OF IOWA thousands of Nigerians and Pakistanis to lose force took up positions throughout Crimea, their lives and livelihoods. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where, under a series of treaties that followed Similarly, the citizens of Ukraine are at risk the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia Wednesday, October 21, 2015 of being disenfranchised because of separatist had continued to maintain a series of military controlled areas. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise To this end the United States has worked to bases, notably at Sevastopol, where the Rus- today to recognize and congratulate the Web- broker peace in Ukraine so that the people of sian Black Sea naval fleet is based. ster Elementary School in Urbandale, Iowa, for Indeed, Crimea itself was technically trans- Ukraine can exercise their right to self deter- being selected as a National Blue Ribbon ferred from the Soviet republic of Russia to mination though our support of the cease-fire School by the U.S. Department of Education. the Soviet republic of Ukraine in 1954. agreement brokered between Ukraine, Russia In order to receive this prestigious designa- Subsequently, in March 2014, Russian tion, schools must demonstrate a commitment and the Russian-led separatists which was not President Vladimir Putin signed legislation for- fully implemented and the subsequent Minsk to enriching the academic experience of each mally incorporating Crimea into Russia. and every student by closing the achievement Implementation Agreement. The United States and the European Union gaps among student subgroups. Overall, 335 But I say to the people of the Ukraine, re- have opined that Russia’s action is illegal and schools have received this designation. main strong, we stand with you in exercising we have imposed a series of economic sanc- Urbandale’s Webster Elementary School has your Constitutional and human right to choose tions on Russia. shown that hard work, dedication, and a com- who will represent you. Russia continues to provide military equip- mitment to excellence can lead an entire The upcoming October 25, 2015 elections ment, training and other assistance to separat- school to academic success. The leaders with- are critical for sustainable legislative and con- ists and paramilitary forces in eastern Ukraine, in this school have found a formula for suc- stitutional reform in Ukraine which will help resulting in an ongoing conflict with an esti- cess by working together to improve student- promote democracy, the rule of law, upholding mated 6,000 deaths, hundreds of thousands of teacher relationships, meeting each student of human rights, the creation of security, all of refugees and widespread destruction. which will catalyze the economic, social, cul- The Russian-led separatists in eastern and their learning styles on an individual level. tural and political enfranchisement of the peo- Ukraine continue to refuse to implement Mr. Speaker, the efforts shown by ple of Ukraine, securing a bright future for the Ukrainian law and stand in the way of the Urbandale’s Webster Elementary School dem- capable and exciting youth of Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities to conduct elections in onstrates Iowa’s commitment to academic ex- Indeed, here in Congress, we have taken areas controlled by the separatists and hence cellence. This award is an embodiment of the numerous actions to uphold the sanctity of the are a stumbling block to free and fair elections hard work and dedication every member of right to economic, political and social enfran- in those areas. their faculty has displayed to improve the lives chisement of the people of Ukraine by passing Yet under all this stress, Ukraine continues of their students. It is truly an honor to rep- the following legislation: to strive for its self determination. resent the students and faculty of the Webster The Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014, I commend all anti-corruption efforts in Elementary School in the United States Con- authorizing the United States President to pro- Ukraine. gress. I know that all of my colleagues in the vide Ukraine’s government with support nec- The state Anti-Corruption Strategy Program United States House of Representatives will essary to set up infrastructure for reforms that Implementation for 2014–2017, which delin- join me in congratulating them for their will facilitate restoring Ukraine’s sovereignty eates anti-corruption reforms, persons, dead- achievements, and wish each and every one and territorial integrity including lethal defense lines and infrastructure; of them nothing but continued success.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:53 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC8.004 E21OCPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1497 HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR ‘‘Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Trans- more than $178.5 billion in statewide eco- RICHARD ‘‘ROCKY’’ HERNANDEZ, portation Act,’’ which requires the Department nomic activity. SR., U.S. ARMY, RETIRED of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence In 2014, the Port of Houston was ranked and Analysis to conduct a terrorism threat as- among U.S. ports: HON. JOHN R. CARTER sessment regarding the ground transportation 1. 1st in foreign tonnage; OF TEXAS of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radio- 2. 1st among Texas ports with 46% of mar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES logical (CBRN) materials. ket share by tonnage and 95% market share in containers by total TEUS in 2014; Wednesday, October 21, 2015 As a senior member of the Homeland Secu- rity Committee and the Ranking Member of 3. 1st among Gulf Coast container ports, Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on handling 67% of U.S. Gulf Coast container today to honor Sergeant Major Richard Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and In- traffic in 2014; and ‘‘Rocky’’ Hernandez, Sr., U.S. Army, Retired. vestigations, I appreciate the significance of 4. 2nd in U.S. port in terms of total foreign As a man who has lived his life in the service this bill. cargo value (based on U.S. Dept. of Com- of his country and fellow man, it brings me On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were merce, Bureau of Census) great pride as a Texan to highlight the life of killed after terrorists hijacked four commercial The Government Accountability Office this public servant who has inspired many to aircraft and used three of them as guided mis- (GAO), reports that the Port of Houston and pay the good will forward. SGM Hernandez siles to destroy much of the complex that its waterways and vessels, are part of an eco- selflessly served with distinction throughout his made up the New York City Twin Towers as nomic engine handling more than $700 billion life in the military, the School District of well as a wing of the Pentagon. in cargo annually. Killeen, and the volunteer service that brought The fourth plane was crashed into a field in The Port of Houston houses approximately much needed help to retired veterans. Shanksville, Pennsylvania as passengers he- 100 steamship lines offering services that link SGM Hernandez was born in Corpus Chris- roically attempted to retake the plane from the Houston with 1,053 ports in 203 countries. The Port of Houston is home to a $15 billion ti, Texas in March 1946. Heeding the call to control of hijackers. service, SGM Hernandez departed high school Since September 11, 2001, security experts petrochemical complex, the largest in the na- early and enlisted in the U.S. Army in May, have warned of vulnerabilities that exist should tion and second largest in the world. With the nation’s largest petrochemical com- 1963. During his U.S. Army career he served terrorists plan to attack a chemical facility lo- plex supplying over 40 percent of the nation’s over 14 years in Germany, deployed for one cated within the United States or worse yet, base petrochemical manufacturing capacity, tour in Korea, and served two tours in Viet- gain unlawful access to a facility, pipelines, or what happens at the Port of Houston affects nam. While in Vietnam SGM Hernandez was transit routes and steal chemicals for a mass the entire nation. assigned to the 196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd attack against civilians. In 2004, nearly 155 million tons of chemi- Infantry Division. SGM Hernandez was wound- Transportation of chemical, biological, radio- cals were transported by rail in North America, ed in action on March 23, 1969 by enemy logical, and nuclear (CBRN) materials across which constitutes 1.75 million rail cars of haz- mortar fire and was awarded the Purple Heart our borders and within the United States may ardous materials. Medal. become targets for terrorists who seek to do The volume of hazardous materials moving After achieving the rank of Sergeant Major, us harm. by rail more than doubled since 1980 indicates Rocky medically retired in 1989 having been The 18th Congressional District of Texas, that rail has become an integral part of the tre- disabled through peacetime and wartime inju- which I serve, is home to some of the world’s mendous increase in the transport of haz- ries sustained in the service of his country. largest petrochemical producers, which em- ardous materials. Nevertheless, SGM Hernandez would not be ploy thousands of Houston area residents. According to the Texas Department of kept down for long. Following his military re- Chemicals are a vital and common pres- Transportation approximately 2,200 trains per tirement SGM Hernandez served another 20 ence in the lives of our nation’s citizens, but week travel within the Houston regional rail years for the Killeen Independent School Dis- we often forget how dangerous they can be network, which is comprised of more than 800 trict. under the wrong conditions. Yet still the call to serve and desire to help On April 17, 2013, the small town of West, miles of mainline tracks and 21 miles of rail- others burned inside. After joining a local Vet- Texas felt the power and destructive force of road bridges. I support this bill because we must protect erans Organization and hearing the voices of ammonium nitrate when an accidental fire ig- the American people against potential ter- veterans seeking help, SGM Hernandez felt nited what is believed to have been between rorism through the unconventional use of bio- inspired to help his fellow veterans and their 140 to 160 tons of the chemical. logical, chemical or radiological materials that families navigate the complex VA system. In This was no terrorist attack, but a very trag- have a beneficial commercial or industrial pur- 1994 SGM Hernandez became a volunteer ic accident. pose. Veterans Service Officer. Since that time, The accident in the town of West, Texas reminded all of us who represent districts that Without the proper precautions and security SGM Hernandez has helped hundreds of vet- measures major U.S. cities such as Houston, erans gain their well-deserved benefits. Today count chemical plants or their owners and op- erators as constituents—how important it is to Texas may be vulnerable to chemical, biologi- SGM Hernandez serves as Citizen on Patrol, cal, radiological, and nuclear attacks by ter- where he continues his service with his eyes protect the transport of these products from theft or misuse by terrorists. rorist. and ears to fight crime and evil wherever it re- H.R. 3350 addresses many problems by resides. Ports, railways, pipelines, and trucks are critical to the domestic transport of chemical quiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to After serving two full careers, SGM Her- conduct a terrorism threat assessment of the nandez exemplifies what it means to be an products. U.S. seaports, like the Port of Houston, are transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, American and a Texan. May we follow the ex- and radiological materials through the United amples of great men such as SGM Hernandez vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Ports serve as America’s gateway to the States land borders and within the United and live our lives in the service of our fellow States. men and country. I join SGM Hernandez’s global economy since the nation’s economic prosperity rests on the ability of containerized In order to enforce the required threat as- family and friends in wishing him nothing but sessment the Under Secretary for Intelligence the best in the years ahead. and bulk cargo arriving unimpeded at U.S. ports to support the rapid delivery system that and Analysis shall consult with the Adminis- f underpins the manufacturing and retail sec- trator of the Transportation Security Adminis- KNOW THE CBRN TERRORISM tors. tration, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs THREATS TO TRANSPORTATION A central component of national security is and Border protection, and the heads of other ACT the ability of our international ports to move Federal departments and agencies, as goods into and out of the country. deemed appropriate to ensure that such ter- SPEECH OF According to the Department of Commerce rorism threat assessment is informed by cur- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE in 2012, Texas exports totaled $265 billion. rent information about homeland security OF TEXAS The Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long com- threats. Congress must take forward action as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plex of diversified public and private facilities located just a few hours’ sailing time from the threats of chemical and biological terrorism Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Gulf of Mexico. rise and terrorist groups actively seeking haz- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise In 2012, ship channel-related businesses ardous chemicals in order to inflict harm today in strong support of H.R. 3350, the contributed 1,026,820 jobs and generated against American citizens.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:53 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21OC8.009 E21OCPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 21, 2015 I urge my colleagues to support me on H.R. Nowhere is LtCol Jones’ compassion for the If Republicans were actually serious about 3350 in order to assess threats to our trans- defenseless more profound than in her work pursuing a bipartisan agenda, they would not portation infrastructure. with the Williamson County Children’s Advo- have included provisions that broadly prevent f cacy Center. During her tenure as Executive the federal government from imposing any re- Director of the Advocacy Center LtCol Jones striction on the export of crude oil under other TRIBUTE TO WELCH’S ORCHARD doubled the number of children and teens authorities. They would not have included non- helped through the Center. Her leadership, te- germane, vote-buying provisions such as the HON. DAVID YOUNG nacity, and compassion to serve those in need last-minute addition of funding for the Maritime OF IOWA are felt by all who associate with her. Security Program (MSP). That is why I voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In celebrating LtCol Jones’ life I am re- for an amendment offered by my colleague, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 minded of the parable of the talents found in Representative AMASH, to keep MSP at its Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise the New Testament in which each servant was currently authorized level, instead of the $500 today to recognize and congratulate Joe and rewarded according to the work they had million increase included in this legislation. Joan Welch of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for cele- done. With deep admiration and respect, I pay There’s no doubt that the sustainability of the brating their Orchard’s 25th anniversary this tribute to her for all she has done with her tal- MSP program is in question without increased season. ents in the service of her fellow man. Well funding. That is sadly the case for many feder- As one of a handful of local orchards, done thou good and faithful servant. ally-supported programs, all directly impacted Welch’s has provided high quality products f by a Congress unwilling to provide additional along with a dedication to customer service. revenue or compromise on an effort to finally H.R. 702—TO ADAPT TO CHANGING eliminate the reckless sequestration caps that Thousands of local residents flock to the or- CRUDE OIL MARKETS chard each year to enjoy the wide variety of I’ve voted against since day one. Even if MSP products that the orchard offers, from honey were to receive the relief they need ahead of crisp apples to 100-pound pumpkins. For 25 HON. EARL BLUMENAUER many others hurt by budgetary brinksmanship, years Welch’s Orchard has been a fun and OF OREGON the funding level ought to be carefully scruti- entertaining attraction for children and adults IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nized. The highly debated, amended, and alike. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 conferenced fiscal year 2016 Defense Author- ization did exactly that, and concluded that the Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I voted Joe and Joan Welch and their staff for their 25 annual subsidy for MSP participants should in- against H.R. 702—to adapt to changing crude crease from $3.1 million per vessel to $3.5 years of dedicated service to Council Bluffs oil markets—on Friday, October 9th. This leg- and southwest Iowa. I urge my colleagues in million per vessel—a 12.9 percent increase, islation will broadly remove almost all restric- not the 40 percent increase included in H.R. the United States House of Representatives to tions on crude oil exports from the United join me in congratulating Welch’s Orchard and 702. States. It was ill-advised and represented a Overall, H.R. 702 was bad policy and rep- wishing them nothing but continued success huge missed opportunity to address our en- moving forward. resented a huge missed opportunity to ad- ergy needs comprehensively. dress our real energy needs. f Right now, we export limited amounts of f HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL crude oil from the United States, and this pol- JERRI JONES, U.S. MARINE icy is working. There may come a time when CELEBRATING LISA KORBATOV’S CORPS, RETIRED it would be strategic to make an adjustment RECOGNITION BY THE BOY on our export strategy, but right now we are SCOUTS OF AMERICA awash in oil in this country, gasoline prices HON. JOHN R. CARTER are low and the President already has the lati- OF TEXAS HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD tude to help some of our strategic partners IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA with limited U.S. exports if he deems it in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, October 21, 2015 national interest. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Those in favor of exporting more crude tout today to honor Lieutenant Colonel Jerri Jones, benefits of job creation and lower gas prices. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise U.S. Marine Corps, Retired for her extraor- This is dramatically overstated. If some jobs today to congratulate Lisa Korbatov on her re- dinary dedication to duty and service to our are created in the oil fields, other jobs will be ceipt of the Boy Scouts of America’s Distin- Nation. LtCol Jones has served as a guardian lost in refineries. The Energy Information Ad- guished Citizen Award. This award is pre- of those in need while serving in the military ministration estimates that exporting more sented to individuals who have demonstrated and continues that service today in the great crude now would either have no impact on the leadership above and beyond the call of duty, state of Texas. cost of gasoline or only slightly reduce the and dedicated themselves to the betterment of LtCol Jones entered the United States Ma- price of gasoline. The real benefactors of this their communities. Lisa’s long and distin- rine Corps on October 28, 1975. Her years of policy change would be large oil companies. guished history of leadership throughout the service have taken her throughout the Pacific If Congress is going to provide yet another greater Los Angeles area makes her an ideal theater, serving tours in California, Hawaii, benefit to oil companies who don’t need it, at choice for this great honor. and Japan. LtCol Jones’ dedication to leading the very least it should be part of a larger en- I have known Lisa for a long time, and I by example earned her the nickname ‘‘Combat ergy package that would actually help the have seen the depth of her commitment to Jones’’ while living in a tent in South Korea American people and further our domestic en- making Los Angeles a better place to live. I during the winter of 1979. ergy security needs. We need to extend tax have seen the pride she takes in serving our LtCol Jones was called to duty again and credits that support the wind and solar elec- community, and I have seen her work with her served a critical role during the first Gulf War tricity sectors, industries that actually create fellow Angelenos to improve our city. that plunged many of her fellow Marines into far more jobs than would come from exporting Lisa and I share a passion for supporting the heat of battle. The first Gulf War saw more crude oil. We need to end some of the local youth. Since 2009, she has served as a many families’ breadwinners deployed to ac- more egregious subsidies for the oil and gas Governing Member of the Beverly Hills School tive duty, leaving many spouses and families sector, subsidies that cost the taxpayers bil- Board, including a term as its President. In ad- with financial difficulties. LtCol Jones took this lions of dollars every year. We need to reau- dition, she has served on the Board of Direc- crisis head on and eased the burden on these thorize the Land and Water Conservation tors for USC Hillel at the University of South- Marine families during these challenging Fund which supports important conservation ern California, and the Jewish Education times. LtCol retired on December 1, 1995. projects in every community in America. In- Trade School in Granada Hills. Today LtCol Jones continues her service stead of passing an isolated giveaway to big She has been active in numerous youth-ori- with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, oil, we should take any energy legislation that ented community organizations, including where she coordinates the monthly business comes to the floor as opportunity to look at Aviva Family and Children’s Services, Vista networking roundtable. LtCol Jones is well energy comprehensively, with the ultimate Del Mar, and the Boy Scouts of America, known for motivating and inspiring the Cham- goal of transitioning away from fossil fuels Western Los Angeles County Council. And in ber’s members with her warm sense of humor while keeping energy affordable and reliable 2013, she was honored with the ‘‘Legacy of and energizing personality. for the American people. Hope’’ award by Chai Lifeline, a charity that

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In Bev- U.S. ARMY, RETIRED sociation of Realtors plans to merge with its erly Hills, she has petitioned the school board counterpart, the Greater Hazelton Association for safer and more sanitary campuses, and HON. JOHN R. CARTER of Realtors. The two groups will form the even hired a photographer to help her docu- OF TEXAS Luzerne County Association of Realtors. With ment the campus conditions she was seeking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this consolidation, both organizations hope to to correct. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 provide more professional services to their I also admire Lisa’s support for Israel and members and to better serve all of Luzerne the Jewish people: she has been a Board Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise County. Member of the Israel Grants Fund, a Trustee today to honor Command Sergeant Major It is an honor to recognize the Greater of the Jewish Community Foundation, and a Roosevelt Huggins, U.S. Army, Retired. It Wilkes-Barre Association of Realtors, and I Senate Club member of the American Israel brings me great pride to highlight the life of applaud the organization and its members for Public Affairs Committee. this great American. a century of top-notch professional service to Finally, Lisa is a distinguished L.A. busi- CSM Huggins’ service to his beloved nation the community. I wish the Association all the nesswoman, and a superb example of the tal- began July 19, 1961, where he entered the best as its members continue their work for ent that women bring to leadership positions in Army at Ft. Hood, Texas. Upon his promotion northeastern Pennsylvania through the new our local businesses. She is a co-owner of the to Sergeant in Okinawa, Japan, CSM Huggins Luzerne County Association of Realtors. commercial property management company was shipped out to Vietnam in 1965, where he Amalgamated Real Estate Services, where would serve two tours. On November 6, 1966 f she manages twenty Downtown and Westside while participating in Operation ‘‘Eagle Shot commercial buildings. Cow’’ his battery was overrun by a Viet- PERSONAL EXPLANATION I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- namese Battalion. For his valiant efforts in lating Lisa Korbatov on her well-deserved Vietnam, CSM Huggins was awarded the HON. JODY B. HICE honor from the Boy Scouts of America, and in Bronze Star and Army Commendation Award OF GEORGIA urging her to keep up her great work to im- with Valor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prove Los Angeles. After Vietnam CSM Huggins was called to Wednesday, October 21, 2015 f lead and teach in a variety of roles. From 1975–1981 CSM Huggins was assigned to Ft. Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT NOAH Carlson, Colorado where he attended a boxing on Roll Call Number 550 on suspending the DE KRUIF camp. There, he learned the skills that would rules and passing H.R. 3493—the Securing bring Army Boxing back to Ft. Hood Texas. the Cities Act of 2015, I am not recorded be- HON. DAVID YOUNG CSM Huggins retired August 1, 1991 after cause I was unavoidably detained. Had I been OF IOWA more than 30 years of service in the U.S. present, I would have voted YEA. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army that spanned five countries, war-time Mr. Speaker, on Roll Call Number 551 on conflicts, and multiple states that called him to suspending the rules and passing H.R. 3350— Wednesday, October 21, 2015 learn, lead, and teach his fellow soldiers the the Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise discipline and skills necessary to defend a na- Transportation Act, I am not recorded because today to recognize and congratulate Noah De tion. CSM Huggins continued his proud tradi- I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Kruif of Boy Scout Troop 98 in Urbandale, tion of service to his fellow man after his represent, I would have voted YEA. Iowa, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. tirement. In 1997 CSM Huggins organized the Mr. Speaker, on Roll Call Number 552 on Noah is the son of Jim and Elizabeth De Kruif first Back to School—Stay in School program suspending the rules and adopting H. Res. of Johnston, Iowa. designed to promote both youth and adult 348—a resolution supporting the right of the The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- education. CSM Huggins has served as a role people of Ukraine to freely elect their govern- vancement rank in scouting. Only about four model for youth and adults alike. ment and determine their future, I am not re- percent of Boy Scouts earn the prestigious I am proud to have such a man residing corded because I was unavoidably detained. Eagle Scout Award. The award is a perform- right here in Texas so dedicated to the uplift- Had I been present, I would have voted YEA. ance-based achievement with high standards ing and betterment of the community in which that have been well-maintained for more than he lives, works, and serves. May we all re- f a century. member and honor this fine example of humil- To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout ity and service. I join CSM Huggins’ wife TRIBUTE TO DONALD AND must pass specific tests organized by require- Charmaine, their two sons, three grand- JUANITA CLOUSE ments and merit badges, and complete an daughters, family, and friends in wishing him Eagle Project to benefit the community. Noah nothing but the best in the years ahead. HON. DAVID YOUNG has earned 21 merit badges as a Boy Scout. f OF IOWA For his Eagle Scout Service Project he and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his twin brother Nicholas, who is also an IN RECOGNITION OF THE GREATER Eagle Scout, revitalized a local school, the WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION OF Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Joshua Christian Academy. The project in- REALTORS 100TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise cluded a complete renovation of the land- today to recognize and congratulate Donald scaping, painting fresh lines in the parking HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT and Juanita Clouse of Griswold, Iowa, on the lots, adding concrete barriers in areas of need, OF PENNSYLANIA very special occasion of their 65th wedding and making a sign to help identify the school. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anniversary. They were married on September The staff at Joshua Christian Academy really 24, 1950 in Tingley, Iowa. appreciated the effort to make the school safer Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Mr. Speaker, Donald and Juanita’s lifelong and more visually appealing. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise commitment to each other and their children, Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young today to honor the Greater Wilkes-Barre Asso- Diane, Penny, Cindy and Steve, their grand- man demonstrates the rewards of hard work, ciation of Realtors as they celebrate 100 years children, and their great-grandchildren, truly dedication and perseverance. I am honored to of service to the community. For the past cen- embodies our Iowa values. I commend this represent Noah and his family in the United tury, the Association’s members have helped great couple on their 65th year together and I States Congress. I know that all of my col- families in their pursuit of the American dream wish them many more. I know my colleagues leagues in the United States House of Rep- of home ownership. in the United States House of Representatives resentatives will join me in congratulating him The Greater Wilkes-Barre Association of will join me in congratulating them on this moon reaching the rank of Eagle Scout and in Realtors traces its origins with the establish- mentous occasion.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:53 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21OC8.013 E21OCPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 21, 2015 TRIBUTE TO JERRY C. PRUIETT dividuals and families throughout Lackawanna TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT County. NICHOLAS DE KRUIF HON. JOHN R. CARTER The Women’s Resource Center is a non- OF TEXAS profit organization located in Scranton, Penn- HON. DAVID YOUNG IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sylvania. The Women’s Resource Center is OF IOWA Wednesday, October 21, 2015 the sole provider of domestic violence and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sexual assault services in Lackawanna and Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Susquehanna Counties. Since 1976, Women’s today to celebrate the career of veteran, com- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Resource Center has provided free and con- munity leader, and my longtime friend Jerry C. today to recognize and congratulate Nicholas Pruiett, who will retire after a lifetime of work. fidential services that support justice, auton- De Kruif of Boy Scout Troop 98 in Urbandale, Jerry’s extraordinary commitment to commu- omy, restoration, and safety for adult and child Iowa, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. nity service reflects the best values of Central survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, Nicholas is the son of Jim and Elizabeth De Texas; his strong work ethic and his friendly dating violence, and stalking. Women’s Re- Kruif of Johnston, Iowa. and inspiring attitude lifts all around him. source Center utilizes a holistic approach, pro- The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- Jerry’s military career was but a humble be- viding crisis and advocacy services, safe vancement rank in scouting. Only about four ginning of a life filled with love and service. A housing, transitional housing and civil/legal percent of Boy Scouts earn the prestigious gifted athlete, Jerry turned down an oppor- representation for survivors. Programs are de- Eagle Scout Award. The award is a perform- tunity to try out for the New York Mets to join signed to be flexible to meet the needs of surance-based achievement with high standards the Navy. He served his country aboard two vivors from diverse ethnic, cultural, racial, and that have been well-maintained for more than Navy aircraft carriers: the USS Coral Sea, socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2014, Wom- a century. known as the ‘‘Ageless Warrior’’, and the USS en’s Resource Center provided services to To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout Enterprise, the world’s first nuclear powered 1,504 survivors of domestic violence and 297 must pass specific tests organized by require- aircraft carrier. survivors of sexual assault, providing safe ments and merit badges, and complete an After the Navy, Jerry continued life in the housing for 145 families. Civil legal represen- Eagle Project to benefit the community. Nich- civil service for two more years at Kelly Air tation was provided for 110 program partici- olas has earned 21 merit badges as a Boy Force Base. Shortly thereafter, Jerry accepted pants with 206 case filings. Scout. For his Eagle Scout Service Project he a Job with ButterKrust Bakery and shouldered Today, under the leadership of Executive and his twin brother Noah, who is also an the responsibility of General Sales Manager Director Peg Ruddy, the Women’s Resource Eagle Scout, revitalized a local school, the for 28 years. In 2003, Jerry went to work for Center remains a dynamic force in north- Joshua Christian Academy. The project in- K&N Management and will retire on October eastern Pennsylvania, helping over 50,000 cluded a complete renovation of the land- 24, 2015 women and children in Lackawanna and Sus- scaping, painting fresh lines in the parking Over the years, Jerry found numerous ways quehanna Counties rebuild their lives free of lots, adding concrete barriers in areas of need, to serve his fellow man in the Round Rock, violence and fear since beginning operations. and making a sign to help identify the school. Texas Community. In 2010 Jerry coordinated Of that number, 42,138 were adult and child The staff at Joshua Christian Academy really a successful golf tournament to support Nevus victims of domestic violence and 9,949 victims appreciated the effort to make the school safer Outreach to help children born with skin dis- of sexual abuse. Those reaching out for help and more visually appealing. eases. Having seen his father diagnosed with Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young come from all walks of life, socioeconomic Alzheimer’s, Jerry wanted to do all he could to man demonstrates the rewards of hard work, backgrounds, education, ethnicities, and sex- help those in need and would later organize a dedication and perseverance. I am honored to ual orientation. Services are free and ex- fundraiser in support of research into that de- represent Nicholas and his family in the United tended to everyone, including family members, bilitating disease. States Congress. I know that all of my col- adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and When I reflect on Jerry’s life of service and leagues in the United States House of Rep- men in same sex relationships. our friendship over the years I am reminded of resentatives will join me in congratulating him the teachings of Christ when he taught, ‘‘what- It is an honor to recognize the Women’s Re- on reaching the rank of Eagle Scout and in ever you did for one of the least of these source Center for the great service it has done wishing him nothing but continued success in brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’’ for the community, and I extend my congratu- his future education and career. To Jerry, these are not mere words but a lations on being awarded the Lackawanna Pro f summons by which to live a fulfilling live. I am Bono’s Robert W. Munley Award. I commend proud to call Jerry my friend. Round Rock is the Women’s Resource Center for the great IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL lucky to have him as a part of our growing efforts it puts forth to make northeastern MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WEEK community. Pennsylvania a better community. Retirement is to be celebrated and enjoyed. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT It is not the end of a career, but rather the be- f OF PENNSYLVANIA ginning of a new adventure. I salute Jerry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION Pruiett for his hard work and dedication to his Wednesday, October 21, 2015 community. I wish him only the best in the years ahead. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise f HON. JOE WILSON today to honor all medical assistant professionals as we observe National Medical As- IN RECOGNITION OF THE WOMEN’S OF SOUTH CAROLINA sistants Week. RESOURCE CENTER, RECIPIENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta- OF THE LACKAWANNA PRO tistics, medical assisting is one of our coun- BONO’S ROBERT W. MUNLEY Wednesday, October 21, 2015 try’s fastest growing occupations with an esti- AWARD mated 584,000 men and women serving na- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- tionwide. These medical professionals are er, I submit the following remarks regarding central figures in the health care industry as HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT my absence from votes which occurred on Oc- they promote, support, and help maintain co- OF PENNSYLVANIA tober 9, 2015. I departed from Washington operative and successful relationships be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES due to the flood crisis in the district to accom- tween patients and physicians. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 pany Homeland Security Secretary Jeh John- In the U.S., medical assistants have tradi- Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise son and Red Cross National President Gail tionally held jobs almost exclusively in ambula- today to honor the Women’s Resource Center McGovern. tory care centers, urgent care facilities, and which will be awarded the 2015 Lackawanna 1) H.R. 702—To Adapt to Changing Crude clinics, but this is now changing. Today, med- Pro Bono’s Robert W. Munley Award. Lacka- Oil Market Conditions—YES; Amash Amend- ical assistants work in private and public hos- wanna Pro Bono is a non-profit organization ment 1—NO; Messer Amendment 5—YES; pitals, inpatient and outpatient facilities, as- established in 1997 to increase the availability Messer Amendment 6—YES; Motion to re- sisted living facilities, or in general practice of free legal representation for low-income in- commit H.R. 702—NO. and specialists’ offices. Operating with a wide

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After a period of rig- 2006, it has also provided $8 million a year in cording vital signs, completing medical his- orous initial entry training, he was assigned to tax revenues to Lewis County. What has this tories, preparing patients for examination, the legendary 82nd Airborne Division. Due to meant for the community? Well, at Lowville drawing blood, and administering medications impeccable achievement and promotion to the Academy and Central School, they have been as directed by a physician. non-commissioned officer ranks, he was se- able to add 11 positions to the payroll, add 10 With their unique versatility, medical assist- lected for drill sergeant training in 1975. In this advanced placement classes and keep other ants are assets to the medical field that serves capacity, CSM Minosky provided superior important programs such as art and music, all both doctors and patients with loyalty and leadership and shared his tactical expertise thanks to the added tax revenue from the wind dedication. It is a privilege to recognize these with thousands of recruits at Forts Ord and project. This has been a remarkable advan- honorable men and women who are com- Sill. tage for this school district and the sur- mitted to health care and work diligently to Following his assignment as a drill sergeant, rounding community. I want to thank the 35 heal fellow citizens and others in our country. CSM Minosky served in Korea, Fort Bragg, employees—all of whom are local to upstate I wish all who pursue this worthy vocation the and Hawaii. CSM Minosky’s career culminated New York—who keep the Maple Ridge Wind best, and I urge all Americans to be aware of at Ft Hood, Texas where he retired in 1995 Farm operating. I urge my colleagues to sup- their sizeable contributions to our health care after 25 years of dedicated service. His last of- port clean energy incentives, like the Produc- system. ficial assignment in the United States Army tion Tax Credit, which has not only helped the f was Command Sergeant Major of 3rd Brigade U.S. become the leader in wind energy, but at Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, a critical a local level, drives private investments that REAUTHORIZING THE HIGHWAY and prestigious assignment. Among a long list can have such a positive impact on our rural TRUST FUND AND ITS IMPACT of accomplishments, CSM Minosky earned the communities. ON OHIO’S THIRD CONGRES- Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, f SIONAL DISTRICT Joint Service Commendation Medal, Armed IN RECOGNITION OF DR. ROBERT Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia WRIGHT, RECIPIENT OF THE HON. JOYCE BEATTY Service Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, and LACKAWANNA PRO BONO’S ROB- OF OHIO the Master Parachutist Badge. ERT W. MUNLEY AWARD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Upon retiring, CSM Minosky’s sense of duty did not end with his active military service. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Frank Minosky’s dedication to country and sol- HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to diers manifested in his efforts with the Vet- OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES discuss the need for federal highway and tran- erans of Foreign Wars Post 10377, American sit programs across the nation and for Repub- Military Retiree Association, Enlisted Retiree Wednesday, October 21, 2015 lican leadership to pass the Highway Trust Association, Fort Hood Commanding Generals Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise Fund. Retiree Council, and the Chief of Staff Army’s today to honor Dr. Robert Wright, recipient of Federal highway and transit programs are Retirees Council. Frank Minosky is also an ac- the 2015 Lackawanna Pro Bono’s Robert W. vitally important to the third congressional dis- tive member of the Association for the United Munley Award. Lackawanna Pro Bono is a trict of Ohio, which I proudly represent. States Army and the First Cavalry Division As- non-profit organization established in 1997 to The design, construction, and maintenance sociation. increase the availability of free legal represen- of transportation infrastructure in the third con- Frank Minosky firmly embraced central tation for low-income individuals and families gressional district supports 15,184 full-time Texas as his new home in 1992; since then, throughout Lackawanna County. jobs, earning these families a total of $602.1 he has become an indispensable local com- Credited with transforming the training given million annually. munity leader. Belton, TX singled Frank out as to doctors in northeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Between 2005 and 2014, the federal invest- its Citizen of the year on one occasion. He Wright is the former president and CEO of the ment in my congressional district has provided has served superbly as a Belton City Council- Wright Center for Graduate Medical Edu- $1.4 billion to support 380 highway and bridge man and presently contributes on the Belton cation. Originally established by Dr. Wright in projects worth $2.1 billion. Planning and Zoning Board. The good people 1977 as the Scranton Temple Residency Pro- Republican Leadership’s failure to enact a of Central Texas are blessed to have him gram, it was renamed in 2010 to honor Dr. robust, long-term funding bill for our decaying among us. Wright. Since its founding, The Wright Cen- infrastructure system, is hurting our economy I am stirred with the strongest sense of ter’s mission is to continuously improve edu- and hardworking American families all across pride and honor as an American to highlight cation and patient care in a collaborative spirit our nation. the life of a true servant of the people. CSM in order to enhance health care outcomes, ac- Mr. Speaker, a long-term bill helps provide Minosky’s patriotism and commitment to serv- cess, and affordability. The program includes good-paying jobs, safe and modern infrastruc- ice reflect the very best values of our beloved all three Scranton hospitals and clinics in ture, and efficient transportation. military servicemen and Central Texas. Let Scranton, Archbald, and Clarks Summit. Dr. Let’s reauthorize the Highway and Transit today be a celebration of one of our nation’s Wright also played an integral role in estab- Trust Fund today, before the October 29th heroes who devoted his life to keeping us free lishing The Commonwealth Medical College in deadline. and making America a beacon of hope in the Scranton and generated significant community f world. Along with his friends, family, and loved support for the endeavor. ones, I wish him both a happy, prosperous, Dr. Wright is a graduate of the Temple HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT and healthy life in the years ahead. School of Medicine. He completed his resi- MAJOR GEORGE FRANCIS f dency training in Internal Medicine at Temple (FRANK) MINOSKY, U.S. ARMY, and fellowship training in Hematology and On- RETIRED HONOR THE WORKERS AT THE cology at the University of Washington in Se- MAPLE RIDGE WIND FARM attle. He is a Professor of Medicine at Temple HON. JOHN R. CARTER University and also holds a volunteer faculty OF TEXAS HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK appointment at The Commonwealth Medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK College. Dr. Wright was the Founding Chair of The Commonwealth Medical College Board Wednesday, October 21, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and currently chairs its Academic Affairs and Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Compliance Committees. today to honor Command Sergeant Major Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to It is an honor to recognize Dr. Robert Wright George Francis (Frank) Minosky, U.S. Army, honor the workers at the Maple Ridge Wind for the pioneering work he has done for the Retired. CSM Minosky answered the call to Farm in my district. Many of their employees medical community, and I extend my con- defend our great nation for over 25 years. recently visited Washington, calling on Con- gratulations to him on being awarded the

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TRIBUTE TO THE POULOS FAMILY MSgt Torres is a quiet hero who takes on CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, community tasks for his fellow man to seek Washington, DC, October 20, 2015. HON. DAVID YOUNG and ensure that local veterans receive the rec- Hon. TOM WHEELER, Chairman, Federal Communications Commis- OF IOWA ognition they deserve. I commend him for his sion, Washington, DC. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selfless service to the United States Air Force DEAR CHAIRMAN WHEELER: More than two and especially to his community. He has been Wednesday, October 21, 2015 million Americans are currently incarcer- a shining example and direct reflection of the ated in our nation’s jails and prisons. Their Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise very best values of our nation by his acts of chances for rehabilitation and a successful today to recognize and congratulate Dan, patriotism, citizenship, and commitment to return to society are vastly improved if they Kathy, and Pete Poulos, of the Pizza King service. I wish him and his family all the best can remain in communication with their Restaurant in Council Bluffs, Iowa. For 50 in the future. families, children, and critical support services. Expensive phone call rates deter such years, Pizza King has been a landmark in the f business community. It was founded in 1965, communication and result in recidivism and costly re-incarceration. and has been a family-owned operation since SITE COMMISSIONS For the past decade we, the undersigned its inception. Members of Congress, have been imploring Pizza King has hosted events of all kinds, HON. BOBBY L. RUSH the Federal Communications Commission from wedding rehearsal dinners, to children’s OF ILLINOIS (FCC) to provide a market-based solution to curb these high telephone rates (see the parties, to anniversary celebrations. Pizza IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES King has been the restaurant of choice for a Family Telephone Connection Protection Wednesday, October 21, 2015 quiet dinner for two, a business meeting, or a Act, first introduced in the 109th Congress). Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to sub- The Commission is poised on October 22, gathering of over 100. The Poulos Family 2015, to approve a final order on comprehen- works together to provide outstanding cus- mit a letter that I and my colleagues sent to sive inmate calling services (ICS) and we tomer service each and every day. The Pizza the FCC asking for an end to site commis- firmly believe that such comprehensive re- King Restaurant is a Council Bluffs institution sions. form is needed to rein in the predatory prac- and has provided delicious food, paired with a Mr. Speaker, tomorrow the FCC will finally tices in the ICS marketplace. The lack of warm and inviting atmosphere, for generations take action to reform prison telephone rates competition and the out of control site com- of diners. also known as Inmate Calling Services. This missions paid to correctional facilities are Mr. Speaker, I commend Dan, Kathy, Pete action is long overdue. The inmate calling partly the cause of these skyrocketing costs. service industry is a monopoly with less than Simply put, up to 60 percent of what pris- and the entire Poulos family for 50 years of oners’ families pay to receive phone calls dedicated service to Council Bluffs and south- three dominant players. Basically, each cor- from their incarcerated loved ones has noth- west Iowa. I urge my colleagues in the United rectional facility contracts with one of the big ing to do with the cost of the phone services States House of Representatives to join me in players to be an exclusive service provider. provided. These artificial rates account for congratulating the Pizza King and its owners While there is a bidding process, the compa- hundreds of millions of dollars paid to state for this outstanding achievement. I wish the nies typically agree to pay a percentage of prison systems for exclusive contracts. Poulos family and staff nothing but the best their profits back to the department in ex- For several years, the Commission has cor- change for the contract. ( an average of 48 rectly concluded that unconstrained site moving forward. commission practices are the most signifi- f percent according to Prison Legal News). Sim- cant contributing factor to high ICS rates. ply, the company that can offer the largest In its 2013 order, Reducing High Inmate Call- TRIBUTE TO MASTER SERGEANT ‘‘Kickbacks’’ wins the contract. This is purely ing Rates, the Commission cited many exam- JIM TORRES, U.S. AIR FORCE, ‘‘reverse competition’’. Operating without regu- ples demonstrating the correlation of site RETIRED lation or proper oversight this shadowy indus- commission and high phones rates. try has taken advantage of millions of families On September 15, 2015, the Commission HON. JOHN R. CARTER and their loved ones. outlined in a fact sheet that it ‘‘strongly dis- I must mention two citizens critical in my courages site commissions’’ but did not pro- OF TEXAS vide any assurance that it plans to eliminate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education on this process. First is Charlie Sul- or curb this predatory practice. It also out- livan of CURE a tireless prison reform advo- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 lined a rate cap of $1.65 for intrastate, inter- cate who approached me over 10 years ago state, and international calls. Although es- Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise about this injustice. The second is Ms. Martha tablishing a rate cap is a step in the right di- today to honor Master Sergeant Jim Torres, Wright, a grandmother, who in 2003 filed a rection, we believe it must be coupled with U.S. Air Force, Retired for his 23 years of class action lawsuit against these unscrupu- eliminating site commissions in order to dedication, loyalty, and honorable service to lous businesses alleging they charged ‘‘exorbi- yield the lowest possible phone rates. We, our great nation and his continued outstanding tant and unconscionable long-distance rates. therefore, urge the Commission to use its statutory authority under Sections 201 and community involvement. His has been a life In 2005, I first introduced The Family Tele- 276 to address site commissions when it un- lived in devoted service to others. phone Connection Protection Act, calling for dertakes comprehensive ICS reform. MSgt Torres served 3 tours in Vietnam, all more competition, rate caps and an end to We have all heard the stories and cries of as a volunteer. For his selfless service to our these insane and insidious ‘‘Kickbacks’’ also our constituents who, at times, have had to country, he was awarded the Bronze Star, the known as ‘‘site commissions’’—which is just a pay up to $17 for a 15 minute call just to stay Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Re- polite name for ‘‘Bribery’’. in touch with their incarcerated loved ones. public of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry for heroic For too many years we have allowed preda- We know all too well that ongoing contact between the incarcerated and their families combat action among other awards. tory companies like Securus to gauge these reduces the rate of recidivism in our society. Upon retirement, MSgt Torres continues to faceless and voiceless families who are al- Ending these predatory practices of price serve his fellow veterans in Round Rock, ready emotionally and financially devastated. It gouging at the expense of families is a Texas in countless ways. He serves in an in- is unreasonable, unjust and unacceptable to human rights issue. As the Commission volved role in El Amistad, an organization pay $17 for a 15 minute call or $300 dollars moves towards a vote on ICS, we urge you to dedicated to helping high school seniors go to a month to talk to a loved one. exercise the fullest extent of your jurisdic- college or trade school. MSgt Torres has long Mr. Speaker, more than two million Ameri- tion to protect and service more vulnerable been a volunteer at the VA hospital in Kerrville cans are currently incarcerated in our nation’s consumers. Sincerely, where he takes on an active role reaching out jails and prisons. Their chances for rehabilita- BOBBY L. RUSH, to patients. Known locally as a ‘‘one man vet- tion and a successful return to society are Member of Congress. eran’s help line’’ he engages in conversations vastly improved if they can remain in commu- G. K. BUTTERFIELD, with veterans to hear their story and help with nication with their families, children, and crit- Member of Congress. any problem they might be having. MSgt ical support services. Expensive phone call ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON,

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In the early 2000s, Edward led ing from both the U.S. Air Force Reserves and TRIBUTE TO DALE AND JANICE an effort to get a bridge on Route 5 over the a teaching career in California, he made his WARD Manhan River dedicated to all those who lost way to Texas. Today Lt. Col. Stewart and his their lives and the survivors of the Pearl Har- wife live in Cedar Park where he was recently HON. DAVID YOUNG bor attack. He commented during the cam- presented a key to the City by Cedar Park OF IOWA paign to express why the bridge should be Mayor and City Council at the WWII Veteran’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES named for the Pearl Harbor veterans, ‘‘War is Recognition Ceremony. We are honored to hell. We who were in it never want to see an- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 have such a humble hero in our midst. other again.’’ Lawmakers in Massachusetts These few meager words cannot fully ex- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise gladly listened to his request and in 2005, the press the gratitude I share for Lt. Col. Stewart today to recognize and congratulate Dale and Pearl Harbor Veterans Memorial Bridge. and the brave service he has given. I join his Janice Ward of Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the Mr. Speaker, Edward Borucki was a fine ex- family, friends, and loved ones in deep appre- very special occasion of their 50th wedding ample of the men and women that put their ciation for his service to the Nation. May we anniversary. They married in 1965. lives on the line for our freedom against the all follow the example of bravery, heroism, and Dale and Janice’s lifelong commitment to threat of tyranny during the Second World War humility he displays everyday as part of the each other and their children, Jill and Lisa, and who served their community selflessly greatest generation that ever lived. along with their grandchildren, truly embodies afterward. I would like to extend my condo- f our Iowa values. I commend this great couple lences to his family, including his seven sons, on their 50th year together and I wish them and let them know that the thoughts of a OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL many more. I know my colleagues in the grateful nation are with them. DEBT United States House of Representatives will f join me in congratulating them on this momen- HON. MIKE COFFMAN tous occasion. HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL MAJOR STEWART, U.S. AIR OF COLORADO f FORCE, RETIRED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE PASSING OF WORLD WAR II Wednesday, October 21, 2015 VETERAN AND PEARL HARBOR HON. JOHN R. CARTER SURVIVOR EDWARD F. BORUCKI Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January OF TEXAS 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fice, the national debt was HON. RICHARD E. NEAL Wednesday, October 21, 2015 $10,626,877,048,913.08. OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Today, it is $18,152,669,947,434.69. We’ve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to honor Lieutenant Colonel Major Stew- added $7,525,792,989,521.61 to our debt in 6 Wednesday, October 21, 2015 art, U.S. Air Force, Retired. It is my great years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a honor to highlight the life of this humble Amer- tion, our economy, and our children could heavy heart to speak about the passing of one ican. have avoided with a balanced budget amend- of western Massachusetts’ heroes, World War Lt. Col. Stewart enlisted in the Army Air ment. II veteran and survivor of the Pearl Harbor at- Corp in August of 1941 and served throughout f tack, Edward F. Borucki. the duration of World War II. Millions of Ameri- Edward was born in Holyoke, Massachu- cans answered the call and sacrificed when TRIBUTE TO CRAIG AND LINDA setts to Polish immigrants and worked as a our Allies were in trouble; Lt. Col. Stewart was WOLTMANN machinist apprentice until he decided to enlist no exception. As a bomber pilot, he completed in the Navy in 1940. After going through train- 70 missions while serving in the Pacific Fleet; HON. DAVID YOUNG ing in Newport, Rhode Island, he was shipped 39 of these in the legendary B–25 Mitchell OF IOWA to the Pacific and assigned to the light cruiser, Bomber. Lt. Col. Stewart later transitioned to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the USS Helena. He moved through the ranks the B–24; it was in this aircraft that Colonel to Yeoman Third Class aboard the vessel and Stewart would lead a decisive mission to at- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 worked in the forward engine room. On the tack a key enemy oil refinery. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise morning of December 7, 1941, Edward was The strategic oil-refinery at Balikpapen, Bor- today to recognize and congratulate Craig and running to his station when the first torpedo hit neo produced over thirty percent of Japan’s Linda Woltmann of Walnut, Iowa, on the very the forward engine room and knocked him into wartime fuel supply and was heavily defended special occasion of their 50th wedding anni- a bulkhead. He was only thirty seconds from by enemy fighters and anti-aircraft weapons. versary. They were married on September 12, being in the section that was destroyed. He On October 14, 1944, Lt. Col. Stewart led a 1965, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wal- helped seal the section of the ship off and formation of dangerously overloaded B–24 nut. help in anyway he could. After the attack was bombers on a daylight bombing run in what Craig and Linda’s lifelong commitment to over, Edward helped carry his wounded and was one of the longest flights ever undertaken each other, their daughter, Wendy, and their dead shipmates up out of the section and to in the Southwest Pacific. Dedication to mission grandchildren, truly embodies our Iowa values. the hospital. enabled him to stay the course and place I commend this great couple on their 50th After the USS Helena was transferred back bombs on target despite the damage his plane year together and I wish them many more. I to California for repairs, Edward was trans- experienced on approach from enemy fire. For know my colleagues in the United States ferred to the USS Rockaway and then pre- his heroism and extraordinary achievement, House of Representatives will join me in con- ceded to attend various training schools. In Lt. Col. Stewart was awarded the Distin- gratulating them on this momentous occasion. 1944, Edward married his late wife, Viola Mul guished Flying Cross, one of the highest hon- f of Southampton. A year later, he left the Navy ors the military bestows. with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Edward I know Lt. Col. Stewart wouldn’t boast of his HONORING DR. ROBERT R. was able to take advantage of the GI Bill to service during WWII, a trying time for our Na- HOLMES get a business degree at American Inter- tion, yet it is his type of heroic actions that led national College in Springfield, MA and a Mas- to the defeat of the Axis allies and the evil HON. JASON SMITH ters degree at Boston University. Starting in they spread. Lt. Col. Stewart’s achievements OF MISSOURI 1955, Edward taught at Chicopee High School didn’t stop there. He was awarded the Asiatic- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and later Chicopee Comprehensive High Pacific Theatre Campaign Ribbon with four Wednesday, October 21, 2015 School until he retired. Bronze Stars for the New Guinea, Bismarck Edward never forgot about his experiences Archipelago, Northern Solomon, and Man- Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the war and the need to show appreciation dated Islands Campaigns. today to honor Dr. Robert R. Holmes for his

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These Dr. Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science in organizations have had a tremendous effect Wednesday, October 21, 2015 1987 and Master of Science in 1989 at the within their particular communities and on New Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Missouri University of Science and Technology Mexico as a state, by increasing the number today to recognize and congratulate Carl Dean in civil engineering. Dr. Holmes continued his of Hispanic students who attain educational Carr of Boy Scout Troop 40 in Des Moines, education earning a Ph.D. in civil and environ- degrees. I applaud these outstanding organi- Iowa, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. mental engineering from the University of Illi- zations for contributing to Hispanic academic The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- nois and began his teaching career soon after. success in New Mexico. vancement rank in scouting. Only about five He has taught as an assistant adjunct pro- percent of Boy Scouts earn the prestigious fessor at the University of Illinois since 2006 f Eagle Scout Award. The award is a perform- and adjunct professor at Missouri S&T since ance-based achievement with high standards 2008. TRIBUTE TO GENERAL ROBERT that have been well-maintained for more than For over 28 years, Dr. Holmes has worked SHOEMAKER OF THE U.S. ARMY a century. as a hydrologist and leading member of the To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout United States Geological Survey. He currently is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- serves as a national flood hazard specialist HON. JOHN R. CARTER ganized by requirements and merit badges, as and the senior adviser on flood science and well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit OF TEXAS response for the United States Geological Sur- the community. For his project, Carl worked vey. His United States Geological Survey col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the FOCUS program at Hoyt Middle leagues have given high praise for his con- School in Des Moines. FOCUS is a collabo- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 tributions to water resources engineering and rative program between Des Moines Public flood hazards management during his time Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Schools and Broadlawns Medical Center. there. They provide academic and counseling serv- Dr. Robert R. Holmes is a model of excel- today to honor the distinguished career of ices for at-risk students between 3rd and 8th lence in his field and it is my pleasure to rec- General Robert Shoemaker of the U.S. Army. grade. Carl led a group of students that cre- ognize him before the United States House of For more than 36 years Gen. Shoemaker ated signs with self-talk statements for a cop- Representatives. served his country in many of our most trying ing area in the school. Students are able to f times and has honored both his nation and the Army through his long and distinguished mili- utilize this area when they are having a tough IN RECOGNITION OF NEW MEXICAN tary service. day so they can compose themselves and re- ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED AS join the classroom. The work ethic Carl has Robert Shoemaker hails from Almont, Michi- ‘‘BRIGHT SPOTS’’ BY THE WHITE shown in his Eagle Project and every other gan. He was commissioned as a Second Lieu- HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDU- project leading up to his Eagle Scout rank tenant upon graduation from West Point in CATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR speaks volumes of his commitment to serving 1946. Early troop assignments included Pla- HISPANICS a cause greater than himself and assisting his toon Leader and Company Commander in community. HON. BEN RAY LUJA´ N Germany from which he went on to serve in Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young Korea. General Shoemaker also served nu- man and his supportive family demonstrates OF NEW MEXICO merous tours in Vietnam and excelled through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the rewards of hard work, dedication, and per- several echelons of Command. severance. I am honored to represent Carl Wednesday, October 21, 2015 His hard work did not go unrecognized. and his family in the United States Congress. ´ Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mexico. Mr. General Shoemaker rose to the highest levels I know that all of my colleagues in the United Speaker, I rise today to recognize three New of the military and was promoted to four star States House of Representatives will join me Mexican organizations that have gone above general and led the U.S. Army Forces in congratulating him on reaching the rank of and beyond in serving Hispanic students in my (FORSCOM). This command consists of more Eagle Scout, and I wish him nothing but con- home state of New Mexico. Their outstanding than 750,000 soldiers, nearly 90 percent of the tinued success in his future education and ca- work earned them recognition by the White Army’s combat power, and provides expedi- reer. House Initiative on Educational Excellence for tionary, campaign-capable land forces to com- f Hispanics as ‘‘Bright Spots.’’ Bright Spots are batant commanders. Under his steady leader- described as organizations or programs that ship, FORSCOM held fast and true to its COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF help to close the achievement gap. motto as ‘‘Freedom’s Guardian.’’ KEVIN MASON A total of six organizations in New Mexico have been recognized by the White House Life after retirement for Gen. Shoemaker HON. ROBERT HURT and three of those organizations are located in continues to be one of humble service that feeds his passion to help his fellow man. Gen. OF VIRGINIA New Mexico’s third congressional district. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation Shoemaker has served eight years as the (LANLF) encourages Hispanic academic ex- County Commissioner for Bell County, three Wednesday, October 21, 2015 cellence through the support of educational years as the Heart O’ Texas council for the Mr. HURT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Rep- Boy Scouts, and served on the Board of programs. LANLF created programs to support resentative BEN RAY LUJA´N of New Mexico early childhood learning, STEM elementary United Way for Texas. Today, Gen. Shoe- and I submit these remarks to commemorate education, as well as college/workforce devel- makers days are filled with regular attendance the life of Kevin Anderson Mason, who passed opment. The second organization in our dis- at extra-curricular activities in the Killeen-Fort away October 1, 2015 at age 44. trict is New Mexico Highlands University’s Hood area. Mr. Mason—a native of Altavista, Virginia Achieving in Research Math and Science When I reflect on the life and service of who resided with his family in Clovis, New (ARMAS). ARMAS has increased the number Gen. Shoemaker, I am reminded of an oft Mexico—was working in Afghanistan as a ci- of Hispanic students earning a Bachelor’s of quoted passage by J. M. Barrie, ‘‘the life of vilian contractor. On the evening of October 1, Science degree in a STEM field at the univer- every man is a diary in which he means to 2015, shortly after taking off from the sity level. The third organization to receive write one story, and writes another; and his Jalalabad Airfield in Afghanistan, a terrible recognition within our district is 〈Santa Fe humblest hour is when he compares the vol- tragedy occurred when a C–130J crashed, kill- YouthWorks! This is a program dedicated to ume as it is with what he vowed to make it.’’ ing six United States airmen and five civilian targeting at-risk youth in order to ensure that I have little doubt Gen. Shoemaker will find contractors, including Mr. Mason. they have the educational, leadership and life any discrepancies when he compares his dia- Mr. Mason was a 1990 graduate of Altavista skills to succeed and get ahead. ries. High School and honorably served in the

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Mr. Mason was a star member anniversary and wishing them nothing but con- have been killed in Syria’s civil war, many of of Altavista High School’s basketball team, tinued success. them civilians. and school principal Ty Gafford and coach f The security forces of Syrian dictator Bashar Dean Hubbard remember him fondly as a coral-Assad’s security forces have been respon- nerstone of the Altavista community. He left HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR sible for many of these killings, targeting behind a wife of nineteen years, Tammy, who GUADALUPE LOPEZ, U.S. ARMY, neighborhoods with barrel bombs and shoot- he met while stationed at Cannon Air Force RETIRED ing civilians point-blank. ISIS has committed Base in Clovis, New Mexico, and their three genocide, mass atrocities, and war crimes, sons, KJ, Brandon, and Devin, all of whom HON. JOHN R. CARTER against Christians and other minorities, and currently reside in Clovis. OF TEXAS likewise targeted, brutalized and killed Shia We are forever grateful for Mr. Mason’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Sunni Muslims who reject its ideology and years of service in the U.S. Air Force and his brutality. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 continued service and sacrifice in defending Fleeing for safety, more than four million our nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Syrians are refugees, the largest refugee pop- the entire Mason family, the Altavista and Clo- today to honor the distinguished service in ulation in the world, and another 7.6 million vis communities that mourn his loss, and with both the military and civilian life of Sergeant Syrians are displaced inside their home coun- all of the families who lost loved ones in this Major Guadalupe Lopez, U.S. Army, Retired. try. tragic incident. SGM Lopez has served with distinction as a Syria’s neighbors—Jordan, Lebanon, Tur- key, Iraq, and Egypt—are hosting most of f guardian of this great nation for over 26 years. Today SGM Lopez continues his service to these refugees. Before the Syria crisis, these HONORING GIDEON R. BRADY the country he loves in many capacities in the countries struggled with high rates of unem- Killeen—Fort Hood community. ployment, strained public services, and a HON. JASON SMITH SGM Lopez entered the U.S. Army in Sep- range of other domestic challenges. Since the OF MISSOURI tember 1954. While he served in a multitude conflict began, Syrian refugees have become IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of capacities, his fondest memories are of the a quarter of Lebanon’s population, and Iraq, which has been beset by ISIS and sectarian Wednesday, October 21, 2015 tour he served in Vietnam. SGM Lopez spent most of his time planning tactical operations conflict, is hosting almost 250,000 refugees Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise against the enemy on the front lines. While in from Syria. today to honor Gideon R. Brady from St. Until this past summer, few Syrian refugees Vietnam, SGM Lopez was awarded the James, Missouri for his achievements as a went beyond countries that border their home- Bronze Star for his heroic actions on Nov 20, cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. Gideon is set to land. Syrian refugees and migrants from a 1969 when his helicopter came under heavy receive the General Billy Mitchell Award for his range of countries have since come to Europe fire. in such large numbers, and so quickly, that service, one of the most prestigious honors SGM Lopez retired in March of 1980. While many European countries, especially front-line that a cadet can earn. This award is only the days of a regimented life in uniform have entry points like Greece, transit countries like achieved after passing comprehensive leader- passed, he still finds ways to serve his fellow Serbia, and destination countries like Ger- ship and aerospace exams, as well as a stren- soldiers. SGM Lopez served as the Veterans many, have been challenged to respond. uous physical fitness test. of Foreign Wars of America Post Commander Gideon began his service in the Civil Air Pa- The UN High Commission for Refugees, for four years. Today SGM Lopez serves as a trol in 2013 with a deep interest in aerospace UNHCR, reports that more than 635,000 refu- member of the Ft. Hood Retiree Council, a po- and rockets. An emphasis on service runs in gees and migrants have arrived in Europe by sition assumed in 2008. Gideon’s family, as his father Terry is a Chap- sea in 2015. Fifty three percent of these peo- SGM Lopez is also well known for his work lain in the Civil Air Patrol and proudly guides ple are from Syria, sixteen percent from Af- as the co-chairman of the Killeen Veteran’s him as he progresses through the ranks. ghanistan, six percent from Eritrea, and five Gideon has proven himself to be an exem- Day Parade and the Memorial Day Ceremony percent from Iraq. Notably, only fourteen per- plary cadet and it is my pleasure to recognize held at the Central Texas Veteran’s Cemetery cent of them are women, twenty percent are him before the United States House of Rep- since 2007. While the long list of accomplish- children, and the remaining sixty five percent resentatives. ments and service rendered to his fellow sol- are men. diers is too lengthy to be enumerated here, I f The European crisis requires a response will use SGM Lopez’ own words to convey the that is European, national, and international, TRIBUTE TO THE CORNING sense of dedication he has to his friends and and the United States is essential to it. There CENTER FOR THE FINE ARTS veterans: ‘‘We are soldiers for life; we hung up must be effective coordination and commu- only the suit, we’re still connected.’’ nication directly between countries as well as HON. DAVID YOUNG I commend SGM Lopez for his selfless serv- through and with entities like the OSCE and OF IOWA ice to his nation and to the United States European Union. Individual countries also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army. His leadership has positively impacted must have the flexibility to respond best to the soldiers and families that he has served. May particular circumstances in their own coun- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 we all strive to live a life full of service such tries. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise as his. The response must address ‘‘push’’ factors, today to recognize and congratulate the Cor- f like economic challenges and aid short-falls in ning Center for the Fine Arts (CCFA) as they countries like Syria’s neighbors that have been celebrate their 10th anniversary bringing art TAKING ACTION ON EUROPE’S hosting refugees. It must also address ‘‘pull’’ and culture to southwest Iowa. WORST REFUGEE CRISIS SINCE factors, like decisions individual European CCFA, housed in a renovated and WORLD WAR II countries have made that have attracted refu- repurposed building in Corning, opened its gees. doors on Sept 30, 2005. Its studio and gallery HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH There is real human need and desperation. were modeled to create an attractive environ- OF NEW JERSEY Refugees are entrusting themselves to smug- ment for its artist in residence program and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES glers and where there is human smuggling has two renovated apartments above for those there is a higher risk of human trafficking. I am artists. Since 2006, the art center has been Wednesday, October 21, 2015 especially concerned about the risk of abuse, home to 16 artists that have come from the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on exploitation, and enslavement, of women and United States and abroad. CCFA also holds Tuesday I convened a Helsinki Commission children. Already we are hearing reports that annual student art shows to encourage young hearing to scrutinize the European refugee cri- some European countries are failing to protect people to explore their talents. sis and help determine the most effective women and girls from sexual assault and Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent the ways in which the U.S., the European Union, forced prostitution. The lack of separate bath- Corning Center for the Fine Arts and its hard and the OSCE can and should respond. room facilities for males and females, rooms

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SD–419 10 a.m. and beyond. I am deeply concerned that the f Committee on Banking, Housing, and screening at many European borders is inad- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Urban Affairs equate and putting lives at risk. All of us must Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold hearings to examine the state of be responsive to the humanitarian needs with- rural banking, focusing on challenges agreed to by the Senate of February 4, out compromising one iota on security. Euro- and consequences. pean response plans should include specifics 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SD–538 tem for a computerized schedule of all about strengthening security screening Committee on Commerce, Science, and meetings and hearings of Senate com- throughout the European region. Transportation mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- During the conflict in Kosovo, I travelled to To hold hearings to examine the nomina- tees, and committees of conference. Stenkovec refugee camp in Macedonia and tion of Jessica Rosenworcel, of the Dis- This title requires all such committees trict of Columbia, to be a Member of was at the McGuire Air Force Base in New to notify the Office of the Senate Daily the Federal Communications Commis- Jersey to welcome some of the 4,400 people Digest—designated by the Rules Com- sion for a term of five years from July brought from there to the United States. A ref- mittee—of the time, place and purpose 1, 2015. ugee—Agron Abdullahu—was apprehended of the meetings, when scheduled and SR–253 and sent to jail in 2008 for supplying guns and any cancellations or changes in the 2:30 p.m. ammunition to the ‘‘Fort Dix 5’’—a group of meetings as they occur. Committee on Appropriations terrorists who were also sent to prison for plot- As an additional procedure along Subcommittee on Energy and Water Devel- ting to kill American soldiers at the Fort Dix opment with the computerization of this infor- To hold hearings to examine realizing military installation. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Given Secretary Kerry’s announcement in the potential of the Department of En- Digest will prepare this information for ergy national laboratories. September that the United States intends to printing in the Extensions of Remarks SD–138 resettle at least 85,000 refugees in fiscal year section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 2016, including at least 10,000 Syrians, and at on Monday and Wednesday of each and Pensions least 100,000 refugees in fiscal year 2017, the week. Subcommittee on Primary Health and Re- United States and Europe must be on high Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Oc- tirement Security alert to weed out terrorists from real refugees. tober 22, 2015 may be found in the Daily To hold hearings to examine retirement Because religious and ethnic minorities often Digest of today’s RECORD. plan options for small businesses. have additional risks and vulnerabilities even SH–216 as refugees, they should be prioritized for re- Committee on Homeland Security and MEETINGS SCHEDULED Governmental Affairs settlement. OCTOBER 27 To hold hearings to examine the state of Tuesday’s hearing examined the ‘‘who’’ is 9:30 a.m. our nation’s biodefense. arriving, the ‘‘why’’ they are coming to Europe, Committee on Armed Services SD–342 and the ‘‘what’’ has been done and should be To hold hearings to examine United Committee on Veterans’ Affairs done in response. European governments, en- States military strategy in the Middle To hold hearings to examine Department tities like the OSCE and the EU, and civil soci- East. of Veterans Affairs mental health, fo- ety all have critical roles to play. SD–G50 cusing on ensuring access to care. The United States has been the leading 10 a.m. SR–418 Committee on Energy and Natural Re- donor to the humanitarian crisis inside Syria 3:30 p.m. sources Committee on Foreign Relations and refugee crisis in the region. We also have To hold an oversight hearing to examine To hold hearings to examine the nomina- the largest refugee admissions program in the the Office of Surface Mining, Reclama- tions of Peter William Bodde, of Mary- world. However, according to Tuesday’s testi- tion, and Enforcement’s proposed land, to be Ambassador to Libya, Marc mony from Shelly Pitterman, Regional Rep- Stream Protection Rule. Jonathan Sievers, of Maryland, to be resentative for the UN High Commission for SD–366 Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Refugees, ‘‘The current inter-agency Syrian Committee on Finance Elisabeth I. Millard, of Virginia, to be To hold hearings to examine the Internal Regional Refugee and Resilience (3RP) plan Ambassador to the Republic of Revenue Service’s response to Com- Tajikistan, and Kenneth Damian Ward, for 2015 is only 41 percent funded, which has mittee recommendations contained in meant cuts in food aid for thousands of refu- of Virginia, for the rank of Ambassador its August 5, 2015 report. during his tenure of service as United gees.’’ SD–215 States Representative to the Organiza- Globally, he warned, ‘‘The humanitarian sys- Committee on Foreign Relations tion for the Prohibition of Chemical To receive a closed briefing on the Ad- tem is financially broke. We are no longer able Weapons, all of the Department of ministration’s response to the Syrian to meet even the absolute minimum require- State, and John Morton, of Massachu- conflict. setts, to be Executive Vice President of ments of core protection and lifesaving assist- SVC–217 the Overseas Private Investment Cor- ance to preserve the human dignity of the 1:30 p.m. poration. people we care for. The current funding level Committee on Homeland Security and for the 33 UN appeals to provide humanitarian Governmental Affairs SD–419 assistance to 82 million people around the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and OCTOBER 29 world is only 42 percent. UNHCR expects to Federal Management receive just 47 percent of the funding we need To hold joint hearings with the House 10 a.m. Committee on Homeland Security, Committee on Foreign Relations this year.’’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Man- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- At the hearing, Sean Callahan, Chief Oper- agement Efficiency to examine ongoing tion of Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., of Vir- ating Officer of Catholic Relief Services, said, challenges at the Secret Service and ginia, to be an Under Secretary of ‘‘As global leaders in the international humani- their government-wide implications. State (Political Affairs). tarian and refugee response, the U.S. and Eu- HVC–210 SD–419

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ENERGY DEVELOPMENT Southern District of Iowa, and Leonard Terry Strand, Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee concluded an of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge oversight hearing to examine the Government Ac- for the Northern District of Iowa, who were both in- countability Office report on Indian energy develop- troduced by Senator Ernst, and Mark A. Young, to ment, after receiving testimony from Lawrence S. be United States District Judge for the Central Dis- Roberts, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the trict of California, who was introduced by Senator Interior, Indian Affairs; Frank Rusco, Director, Nat- Boxer, after the nominees testified and answered ural Resources and Environment, Government Ac- questions in their own behalf. countability Office; James M. Olguin, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ignacio, Colorado; Grant Stafne, As- COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT SCAMS siniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reserva- Special Committee on Aging: Committee concluded a tion, Poplar, Montana; and Cameron Cuch, Crescent hearing to examine when computer tech support be- Point Energy U.S. Corporation, Denver, Colorado. comes a scam, after receiving testimony from Lois NOMINATIONS Greisman, Associate Director of the Division of Mar- Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a keting Practices, Bureau of Consumer Protection, hearing to examine the nominations of Gary Richard Federal Trade Commission; David Finn, Microsoft Brown, to be United States District Judge for the Digital Crimes Unit, Redmond, Washington; Lew Eastern District of New York, Rebecca Goodgame Polivick, Legal Services of Southern Missouri, Ebinger, to be United States District Judge for the Charleston; and Frank Schiller, Peaks Island, Maine. h House of Representatives Default Prevention Act: The House passed H.R. Chamber Action 692, to ensure the payment of interest and principal Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 21 pub- of the debt of the United States, by a yea-and-nay lic bills, H.R. 3776–3796; and 2 resolutions, H. vote of 235 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 557. Res. 484–485 were introduced. Pages H7088–90 Pages H7041–47, H7053–60 H. Res. 480, the rule providing for consideration Additional Cosponsors: Pages H7090–91 of the bills (H.R. 10) and (H.R. 692) was agreed to Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: by a recorded vote of 245 ayes to 182 noes, Roll No. H.R. 1384, to amend title 38, United States 554, after the previous question was ordered by a Code, to recognize the service in the reserve compo- yea-and-nay vote of 241 yeas to 181 nays, Roll No. nents of certain persons by honoring them with sta- 553. Pages H7041, H7051–52 tus as veterans under law (H. Rept. 114–302); and Quarterly Financial Report Reauthorization Act: H. Res. 483, providing for consideration of the The House agreed to take from the Speaker’s table bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursu- and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3116, ant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on to extend by 15 years the authority of the Secretary the budget for fiscal year 2016 (H. Rept. 114–303). of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial re- Page H7088 port program. Pages H7060–61 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he SOAR Reauthorization Act: The House passed appointed Representative Duncan (TN) to act as H.R. 10, to reauthorize the Scholarships for Oppor- Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H7031 tunity and Results Act, by a yea-and-nay vote of 240 Recess: The House recessed at 10:49 a.m. and re- yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 559. Pages H7061–79 Rejected the Scott (VA) motion to recommit to convened at 12 noon. Page H7036 the Committee on Oversight and Government Re- Unanimous consent agreement: Agreed by unani- form with instructions to report the same back to mous consent that the question of adopting a motion the House forthwith with an amendment, by a yea- to recommit on H.R. 10 or H.R. 692 may be sub- and-nay vote of 185 yeas to 242 nays, Roll No. 558. ject to postponement as though under clause 8 of Pages H7077–78 rule 20. Pages H7041–47 Pursuant to the Rule, the amendments recommended by the Committee on Oversight and

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:16 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D21OC5.REC D21OCPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST October 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1113 Mine Safety Policies with Stakeholders’’. Testimony WORLDWIDE THREATS AND HOMELAND was heard from public witnesses. SECURITY CHALLENGES EXAMINING WAYS TO IMPROVE VEHICLE Committee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held AND ROADWAY SAFETY a hearing entitled ‘‘Worldwide Threats and Home- land Security Challenges’’. Testimony was heard Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on from Jeh C. Johnson, Secretary, Department of Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing Homeland Security; Nicholas J. Rasmussen, Direc- entitled ‘‘Examining Ways to Improve Vehicle and tor, National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Roadway Safety’’. Testimony was heard from Mark Director of National Intelligence; and James B. Rosekind, Administrator, National Highway Traffic Comey, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Safety Administration; Maneesha Mithal, Associate Department of Justice. Director, Division of Privacy and Identity Protec- tion, Federal Trade Commission; and public wit- MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE nesses. Committee on House Administration: Full Committee held a markup on a committee resolution amending EXAMINING THE MEDICARE PART D the Committee’s regulations, and for other purposes. MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT The committee resolution was ordered reported, PROGRAM without amendment. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on SECURE CREDENTIALS ISSUED BY THE Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE Medicare Part D Medication Therapy Management Program’’. Testimony was heard from Tim Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Gronniger, Director of Delivery System Reform, Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Secure Creden- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and tials Issued by the Government Publishing Office’’. public witnesses. Testimony was heard from Davita Vance-Cooks, Di- rector, Government Publishing Office; Michael A. EXAMINING LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO Raponi, Inspector General, Government Publishing REDUCE REGULATORY BURDENS ON MAIN Office; and public witnesses. STREET JOB CREATORS EXAMINING LAW ENFORCEMENT USE OF Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Fi- CELL PHONE TRACKING DEVICES nancial Institutions and Consumer Credit held a Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Sub- hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Legislative Proposals to committee on Information Technology held a hear- Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Main Street Job Cre- ing entitled ‘‘Examining Law Enforcement Use of ators’’. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. Cell Phone Tracking Devices’’. Testimony was heard THE FUTURE OF HOUSING IN AMERICA: from Elana Tyrangiel, Principal Deputy Assistant FEDERAL HOUSING REFORMS THAT Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, Depart- CREATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ment of Justice; and Seth Stodder, Assistant Sec- retary, Threat Prevention and Security Policy, De- Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on partment of Homeland Security. Housing and Insurance held a hearing entitled ‘‘The Future of Housing in America: Federal Housing Re- RESTORING AMERICANS’ HEALTHCARE forms that Create Housing Opportunity’’. Testimony FREEDOM RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2015 was heard from public witnesses. Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 3762, the ‘‘Restoring Americans’ Healthcare BURMA’S CHALLENGE: DEMOCRACY, Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015’’. The com- HUMAN RIGHTS, PEACE, AND THE PLIGHT mittee granted, by record vote of 9–2, a closed rule OF THE ROHINGYA for H.R. 3762. The rule provides two hours of de- Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Asia bate equally divided and controlled by the chair and and the Pacific held a hearing entitled ‘‘Burma’s ranking minority member of the Committee on the Challenge: Democracy, Human Rights, Peace, and Budget or their respective designees. The rule waives the Plight of the Rohingya’’. Testimony was heard all points of order against consideration of the bill. from Daniel R. Russel, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of The rule provides that the amendment printed in East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of State; the Rules Committee report shall be considered as Jonathan Stivers, Assistant Administrator, Bureau for adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be consid- Asia, U.S. Agency for International Development; ered as read. The rule waives all points of order and public witnesses. against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule

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Finally, in section 3, the rule pro- and the Misuse of the Relocation Program and In- vides that it shall be in order at any time on the centives’’. The motion to issue a subpoena was legislative day of October 22, 2015, or October 23, agreed to. Testimony was heard from Linda 2015 for the Speaker to entertain motions that the Halliday, Deputy Inspector General, Office of In- House suspend the rules and that the Speaker or his spector General, Department of Veterans Affairs. designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. Testimony Joint Meetings was heard from Chairman Price of Georgia and Rep- RUSSIAN VIOLATIONS OF THE RULE OF resentatives Van Hollen, Yarmuth, and Lummis. LAW CYBERSECURITY FOR POWER SYSTEMS Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Com- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Sub- mission concluded a hearing to examine three case committee on Energy; and Subcommittee on Re- studies on Russian violations of the rule of law, fo- search and Technology, held a joint hearing entitled cusing on how the United States should respond, ‘‘Cybersecurity for Power Systems’’. Testimony was after receiving testimony from Vladimir Kara-Murza, heard from Brent Stacey, Associate Lab Director for Open Russia Movement, Moscow, Russia; Tim National and Homeland Science and Technology, Osborne, GML Ltd., London, United Kingdom; and Idaho National Lab; Greg Wilshusen, Director of In- Alan Larson, former Under Secretary of State for Ec- formation Security Issues, Government Account- onomics, Covington and Burling LLP, and Stephen ability Office; and public witnesses. Rademaker, former Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control and the Bureau of Inter- THE EMV DEADLINE AND WHAT IT national Security and Nonproliferation, Podesta MEANS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: PART II Group, both of Washington, D.C. Committee on Small Business: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The EMV Deadline and What It f Means for Small Businesses: Part II’’. Testimony was COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, heard from public witnesses. OCTOBER 22, 2015 ABANDONED MINES IN THE UNITED (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) STATES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOOD Senate SAMARITAN CLEANUPS Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Sub- global challenges, United States national security strat- committee on Water Resources and Environment egy, and defense organization, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. held a hearing entitled ‘‘Abandoned Mines in the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hear- United States and Opportunities for Good Samaritan ings to examine Puerto Rico, focusing on the economy, Cleanups’’. Testimony was heard from Mathy debt, and options for Congress, 10 a.m., SD–366. Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Environ- Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Manage- mental Protection Agency; and public witnesses. ment, to hold hearings to examine improving pay flexibility in the Federal workforce, 9:30 a.m., SD–342. BUSINESS MEETING; AN EXAMINATION OF Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider THE VA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL’S S. 2123, to reform sentencing laws and correctional insti- FINAL REPORT ON THE INAPPROPRIATE tutions, and the nominations of Brian R. Martinotti, and USE OF POSITION AND THE MISUSE OF Julien Xavier Neals, both to be a United States District THE RELOCATION PROGRAM AND Judge for the District of New Jersey, Robert F. Rossiter, INCENTIVES Jr., to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska, and Edward L. Stanton III, to be United States Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee held a District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, 10 business meeting on a motion to issue subpoenas to a.m., SD–226. employees of Department of Veterans Affairs, to Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to compel them to appear and provide testimony to the examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Thursday, October 22 10 a.m., Thursday, October 22

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.R. 1937— ation of S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act The filing deadline for all second-degree amendments to of 2015 (Subject to a Rule). both Burr/Feinstein Amendment No. 2716, and the bill is at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Burr/Feinstein Amendment No. 2716. If cloture is invoked on Burr/Feinstein Amendment No. 2716, there will then be ten minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on or in relation to Burr (for Paul) Modi- fied Amendment No. 2564 (to Amendment No. 2716). At 1:45 p.m., Senate will begin consideration of the nominations of Julie Furuta-Toy, of Wyoming, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Den- nis B. Hankins, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea, Harry K. Thomas, Jr., of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe, and Robert Porter Jackson, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana, with 1 roll call vote on confirmation expected, and voice votes expected on confirmation of the other nominees.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1503 Richmond, Cedric L., La., E1494 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1493 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1498 Babin, Brian, Tex., E1494 Guinta, Frank C., N.H., E1493, E1494 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E1502 Beatty, Joyce, Ohio, E1501 Hice, Jody B., Ga., E1499 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1505 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1498 Hurt, Robert, Va., E1504 Smith, Jason, Mo., E1503, E1505 Carter, John R., Tex., E1495, E1497, E1498, E1499, Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1493, E1494, E1495, E1496, Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E1501 E1500, E1501, E1502, E1503, E1504, E1505 E1497 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1500 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E1495, E1499, E1500, E1500, Luja´ n, Ben Ray, N.M., E1504 Young, David, Iowa, E1496, E1498, E1499, E1499, E1500, E1501 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E1503 E1502, E1503, E1503, E1504, E1505

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