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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 No. 43 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Yvette D. Clarke of New York called to order by the Speaker. United States of America, and to the Repub- Best regards, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, NANCY PELOSI, f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Democratic Leader. PRAYER f The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. COMMUNICATION FROM THE f Coughlin, offered the following prayer: CLERK OF THE HOUSE Cherry blossoms draw thousands of ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ASSISTS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE visitors to the Capitol city, Lord. Their JAPAN silent beauty causes busy residents to of Texas) laid before the House the fol- stop their frenzied motion and simply lowing communication from the Clerk (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina gaze for a moment. Reflected in pools of the House of Representatives: asked and was given permission to ad- or clustered together on lawns, wrin- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, dress the House for 1 minute and to re- kled with age, their new life displays a Washington, DC, March 17, 2011. vise and extend his remarks.) unified motion of gentle friendship. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Today, in our prayer, Lord, we offer The Speaker, House of Representatives, Speaker, all Americans have provided Washington, DC. voice to their song of spring and praise sympathy for the people of Japan due DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- You and bless You for this momentary mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of to the massive earthquake and tsu- revelation of Your unique mystery and the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- nami, but I was grateful to learn last the blessing upon this Nation. Lord, tives, the Clerk received the following mes- week at the Lexington Rotary Club, led this powerful gift of the Japanese peo- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on by President Nick Pizzuti, that The ple invites us to pray for our friends in March 17, 2011 at 6:52 p.m.: Rotary Foundation is taking direct ac- their hour of need and suffering. That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 30. tion. Special Assistant Bill Walker of Spring’s fragile beauty will not be ma- With best wishes, I am, the Second District Office is a dedi- Sincerely, nipulated or contained for very long. In cated Lexington Rotarian. The Rotary ROBERT F. REEVES, and through this passing glimpse of Deputy Clerk. Japan and Pacific Islands Disaster glory, the truth of Your promise is re- Fund has been established for dona- f vealed. So, we learn the importance of tions online worldwide. Rotary Inter- Your timing and the art of subtle cohe- COMMUNICATION FROM THE national President Ray Klinginsmith sion in natural forces. DEMOCRATIC LEADER of Kirksville, Missouri, is promoting Lord, grant us patience that You will The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the people-to-people assistance in the have Your way with us now and al- fore the House the following commu- best tradition of Rotary with his creed: ways. nication from the Honorable NANCY Building Communities, Bridging Con- Amen. PELOSI, Democratic Leader: tinents. Japan is a leading Rotary na- f MARCH 16, 2011. tion, and it is fitting the incoming RI THE JOURNAL Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, president-nominee to continue the re- Speaker, House of Representatives, lief assistance is Sakuji Tanaka of the The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Washington, DC. Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to clause Japan. ceedings and announces to the House 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X of the Rules of the House As a Rotarian, I appreciate Rotarians his approval thereof. of Representatives, I designate the following worldwide, with hundreds of new clubs Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Members to be available to serve on inves- in formerly Communist countries from nal stands approved. tigative subcommittees of the Committee on Ethics during the 112th Congress: Bulgaria to Slovakia to Russia making f Zoe Lofgren of California a difference with Service Above Self. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ben Chandler of Kentucky As with Polio Plus, Rotarians can The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman John P. Sarbanes of Maryland achieve humanitarian assistance which Terri A. Sewell of Alabama from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) come for- creates worldwide records for effective- Paul Tonko of New York ness. ward and lead the House in the Pledge Ben Ray Luja´ n of New Mexico of Allegiance. David N. Cicilline of Rhode Island In conclusion, God bless our troops, Mr. BURGESS led the Pledge of Alle- William R. Keating of Massachusetts and we will never forget September the giance as follows: Adam B. Schiff of California 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:31 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR7.000 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H1992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRATULATING BELLARMINE are our goals? How are we going to en- by striking ‘‘April 1, 2011’’ and inserting KNIGHTS sure that the next government of Libya ‘‘June 1, 2011’’. is not even more hostile than the cur- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given made by this section shall take effect on permission to address the House for 1 rent regime? April 1, 2011. The President does need to follow minute.) SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, in Lou- through with his actions. We need to PROGRAM. isville, we have a lot to be proud of— have the resolve to see this through. (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville The President waited too long to ad- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 48103 of title 49, Slugger, Muhammad Ali—and now the dress the Nation. Certainly, the Con- United States Code, is amended by striking gress needed to be involved. And cer- the 2 paragraphs designated as paragraph (8) NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball and inserting the following: Champion Bellarmine Knights. tainly the American people needed to be involved. ‘‘(8) $2,466,666,667 for the 8-month period be- Led by Coach Scott Davenport, the ginning on October 1, 2010.’’. Knights finished their regular season f (2) OBLIGATION OF AMOUNTS.—Subject to with 24 wins, won their second consecu- limitations specified in advance in appro- tive conference title, and stormed b 1410 priation Acts, sums made available pursuant through the NCAA tournament to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER to the amendment made by paragraph (1) bring home the university’s first na- may be obligated at any time through Sep- PRO TEMPORE tember 30, 2011, and shall remain available tional championship. The Knights cor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- until expended. ralled Mustangs and tamed Mavericks. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair (3) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.—For pur- And on Saturday, led by all-tourney will postpone further proceedings poses of calculating funding apportionments players Jeremy Kendle and Justin today on motions to suspend the rules and meeting other requirements under sec- tions 47114, 47115, 47116, and 47117 of title 49, Benedetti, Chris Dowe’s 16 points, Luke on which a recorded vote or the yeas Sprague’s double-double, and clutch United States Code, for the 8-month period and nays are ordered, or on which the beginning on October 1, 2010, the Adminis- free throws from Hobbs and Holmes, vote incurs objection under clause 6 of the Knights grounded a Jet and sent trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- rule XX. tion shall— the Seasiders packing. The Knights are Record votes on postponed questions (A) first calculate funding apportionments true student athletes who overcame in- will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. on an annualized basis as if the total amount juries and adversity bound together by available under section 48103 of such title for trust—trust in their abilities and trust f fiscal year 2011 were $3,700,000,000; and in each other. And let’s not forget the AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION (B) then reduce by 20 percent— (i) all funding apportionments calculated trust and support of the fans who trav- ACT OF 2011 eled by the busload nearly 900 miles to under subparagraph (A); and cheer on their Knights. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I move to (ii) amounts available pursuant to sections 47117(b) and 47117(f)(2) of such title. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1079) to amend the Internal Rev- (b) PROJECT GRANT AUTHORITY.—Section today in congratulating Coach Dav- 47104(c) of such title is amended by striking enport, the team, and the entire enue Code of 1986 to extend the funding ‘‘March 31, 2011,’’ and inserting ‘‘May 31, Bellarmine community on its 2011 and expenditure authority of the Air- 2011,’’. NCAA national championship. This was port and Airway Trust Fund, to amend SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF EXPIRING AUTHORITIES. a victory that made history—and on title 49, United States Code, to extend (a) Section 40117(l)(7) of title 49, United behalf of everyone in Louisville, we’re the airport improvement program, and States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘April 1, proud to call the Knights our home- for other purposes. 2011.’’ and inserting ‘‘June 1, 2011.’’. (b) Section 44302(f)(1) of such title is town heroes and national champions. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: amended— f (1) by striking ‘‘March 31, 2011,’’ and insert- H.R. 1079 ing ‘‘May 31, 2011,’’; and MR. PRESIDENT, AMERICA NEEDS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (2) by striking ‘‘June 30, 2011,’’ and insert- ANSWERS resentatives of the United States of America in ing ‘‘August 31, 2011,’’. Congress assembled, (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given (c) Section 44303(b) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘June 30, 2011,’’ and inserting permission to address the House for 1 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Airport and ‘‘August 31, 2011,’’. minute.) Airway Extension Act of 2011’’. (d) Section 47107(s)(3) of such title is Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, last SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TAXES FUNDING AIRPORT amended by striking ‘‘April 1, 2011.’’ and in- night, the President took to the air- AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND. serting ‘‘June 1, 2011.’’. (e) Section 47115(j) of such title is amended waves and talked to the Nation about (a) FUEL TAXES.—Subparagraph (B) of sec- the international efforts that America tion 4081(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code by striking ‘‘April 1, 2011,’’ and inserting is leading in Libya. This comes almost of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘March 31, ‘‘June 1, 2011,’’. 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘May 31, 2011’’. (f) Section 47141(f) of such title is amended 2 weeks after the President gave his ap- by striking ‘‘March 31, 2011.’’ and inserting (b) TICKET TAXES.— proval for the United States to be in- ‘‘May 31, 2011.’’. (1) PERSONS.—Clause (ii) of section volved in the action in Libya. The (g) Section 49108 of such title is amended 4261(j)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of by striking ‘‘March 31, 2011,’’ and inserting President discussed the United States’ 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘March 31, 2011’’ ‘‘May 31, 2011,’’. interest in the conflict, the limited in- and inserting ‘‘May 31, 2011’’. (h) Section 161 of the Vision 100—Century volvement of the United States mili- (2) PROPERTY.—Clause (ii) of section of Aviation Reauthorization Act (49 U.S.C. tary, and the role of other countries. 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by 47109 note) is amended by striking ‘‘April 1, striking ‘‘March 31, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘May What the President failed to deliver 2011,’’ and inserting ‘‘June 1, 2011,’’. 31, 2011’’. was a clear articulation on what is (i) Section 186(d) of such Act (117 Stat. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments America’s role in this conflict. Putting 2518) is amended by striking ‘‘April 1, 2011,’’ made by this section shall take effect on our men and women in harm’s way and inserting ‘‘June 1, 2011,’’. April 1, 2011. while not knowing the specifics of how (j) The amendments made by this section SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT AND AIRWAY shall take effect on April 1, 2011. and why is not just unacceptable, it is TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE AU- dangerous. THORITY. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. President, you need to be more (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section ant to the rule, the gentleman from forthcoming. The American people 9502(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) and the gen- need more information. The American is amended— tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. people certainly deserve answers. The (1) by striking ‘‘April 1, 2011’’ and inserting CAPUANO) each will control 20 minutes. explanation last night was dis- ‘‘June 1, 2011’’; and The Chair recognizes the gentleman (2) by inserting ‘‘or the Airport and Airway from Wisconsin. appointing, and we find ourselves even Extension Act of 2011’’ before the semicolon more frustrated as specific information at the end of subparagraph (A). GENERAL LEAVE was not provided. What is the exit (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- strategy? What is the endgame? What (2) of section 9502(e) of such Code is amended mous consent that all Members have 5

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:15 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.004 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1993 legislative days in which to revise and port and Airway Trust Fund Financing Re- tensions of the bill that we passed extend their remarks and to include ex- authorization Act of 2011,’’ which would pro- originally in 2003 and that expired in traneous material on H.R. 1079. vide a longer-term reauthorization of the 2007. That’s the situation we find our- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditure selves in. objection to the request of the gen- authority and associated excise taxes. This bill was sequentially referred to the Com- Now, several weeks ago, we did pass tleman from Wisconsin? mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- in the Transportation and Infrastruc- There was no objection. ture. ture Committee a long-term 4-year Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I would like I will include our letters on H.R. 1079 in the bill. The Senate has acted, the other to include in the CONGRESSIONAL Congressional Record during House Floor body, and they’ve passed a bill. If it RECORD the exchange of letters con- consideration of the bill. Again, I appreciate had been just our committee, we prob- cerning H.R. 1079 between the Com- your cooperation regarding this legislation and I look forward to working with the Com- ably could have had the bill up a little mittee on Ways and Means and the bit quicker, but we do rely on several Committee on Transportation and In- mittee on Ways and Means as the bill moves through the legislative process. other committees to add input into frastructure. Sincerely, this process. We have the Science, COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, JOHN L. MICA, Space, and Technology Committee, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Chairman. which just before we left last week Washington, DC, March 22, 2011. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he completed their portion of the bill. We Hon. JOHN MICA, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and may consume to the principal author have the Ways and Means Committee, Infrastructure, 2165 Rayburn House Office of the bill and the chairman of the which also has part of the financial re- Building, Washington, DC. Transportation Committee, our col- sponsibility, the Ways and Means’ re- DEAR CHAIRMAN MICA: I am writing con- league from the State of Florida, JOHN sponsibility, in the legislation for the cerning H.R. 1079, the ‘‘Airport and Airway MICA. extension, and they finished their Extension Act of 2011,’’ which is expected to Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker and my col- work. be scheduled for floor consideration the week leagues, this is an extension of what We do need a little bit more time to of March 28, 2011. would be known as the ‘‘aviation bill.’’ As you know, the Committee on Ways and come to conference, and I pledge an Means has jurisdiction over the Internal I come before the House asking for one open conference. In the past, legisla- Revenue Code. Sections 2 and 3 of this bill extension under the leadership of the tion has been decided behind closed amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by new majority in Congress. I also come doors. I hope this to be an open proc- extending the current Airport and Airway to the floor to explain the history of ess. This extension will run us through Trust Fund (AATF) expenditure authority how we got here today with 17 exten- May 31, I believe, of this year, the end and the associated Federal excise taxes to sions. of May, and it is my hope that the first May 31, 2011. In order to expedite H.R. 1079 In 2001, I had the honor and privilege for Floor consideration, the Committee will bill that we can get done will be done of being named the chair of the Avia- with this one extension for, again, au- forgo action on the bill. This is being done tion Subcommittee. Not knowing what with the understanding that it does not in thorizing all of our aviation programs any way prejudice the Committee with re- the future would hold, of course, all of for the Nation. spect to the appointment of conferees or its our lives changed on September 11, So that’s the situation we find our- jurisdictional prerogatives on this or similar 2001, and mine did, too. selves in. We need to pass this legisla- legislation. In that regard, I would note that In 2003, we passed a 4-year authoriza- tion because the current 17th extension the Committee on Ways and Means recently tion: The Federal Government must expires at the end of this week, and we favorably reported H.R. 1034, the ‘‘Airport provide authorization and set the pol- and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthor- must have this in place to make cer- icy for the operation of our Nation’s tain that we can even function in any ization Act of 2011,’’ which would provide a aviation system and for the FAA, similar, but longer-term reauthorization, manner, even though we don’t have all which is the primary and lead agency. through September 30, 2014, of the AATF ex- the details of new legislation in place, penditure authority and associated excise The bill that we passed in 2003 sets which I pledge to do in the next 60 taxes. forth the policy and the funding for all days. I would appreciate your response to this the projects and everything eligible for With that explanation, I would like letter, confirming this understanding with Federal participation. It authorizes all to thank the chairman of the Aviation respect to H.R. 1079, and would ask that a the programs. When we did that again Subcommittee, the gentleman and our copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- in 2003, we did a 4-year bill. ter be included in the Congressional Record In 2007, the bill that I helped author leader on aviation issues, Mr. PETRI. during Floor consideration. Mr. CAPUANO. I yield myself such Sincerely, and that we brought before the Con- gress—again after the fateful days of time as I may consume. DAVE CAMP, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. Chairman. 2001, after the tragedy, and again after the difficulty the aviation industry saw 1079, the Airport and Airway Extension COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND from 2001 to 2003—the bill that expired Act of 2011. INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REP- in 2007, the 4-year bill, was extended As you heard, this is the 18th short- RESENTATIVES, some 17 times. That is shameful and ir- term extension for FAA programs. Washington, DC, March 23, 2011. responsible that we find ourselves in a With the enactment of a long-term Hon. DAVE CAMP, situation where we haven’t passed pol- FAA reauthorization in sight, as the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, 1102 chairman has just mentioned—and we Longworth House Office Building, Wash- icy. ington, DC. Now, why is this important? all look forward to that—I want to DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your Most of the emphasis in this Con- echo my colleague’s hopes that this letter regarding H.R. 1079, the ‘‘Airport and gress should be on getting people back will be the last short-term extension. I Airway Extension Act of 2011.’’ The Com- to work. If we have people working, know, if we have to have one, we’ll mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure most of our problems are solved. The probably do one, but we all hope that recognizes the Committee on Ways and States would have revenue, and the it’s the last one we do. Means has a jurisdictional interest in H.R. Federal Government would have rev- Without the enactment of this bill, 1079, and I appreciate your effort to facilitate consideration of this bill. enue. Yet it’s absolutely amazing, the FAA’s funding, programs, and ex- I concur with you that forgoing action on when you have the aviation industry, penditure authority would lapse on H.R. 1079 does not in any way prejudice the which accounts for 9.2 percent of our March 31. This clean and straight- Committee on Ways and Means with respect gross domestic product and activity in forward extension will keep the FAA to its jurisdictional prerogatives on this bill the United States—9.2 percent—that operating at current funding levels for or similar legislation in the future, and I the Federal Government and Congress another 2 months, through May 31. It would support your effort to seek appoint- did not have in place a long-term pol- will give Congress time to work out the ment of an appropriate number of conferees to any House-Senate conference involving icy and blueprint, which is set forth in long-term reauthorization. Yet I want this legislation. that authorization legislation. So 17 to be clear: While I support this short- Finally, I appreciate your decision to forgo times we’ve come to the floor, and term extension bill, I have serious con- further consideration on H.R. 1034, the ‘‘Air- there have been these short-term ex- cerns about H.R. 658, the long-term

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:31 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.006 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 FAA reauthorization bill, which I ex- use by some 25 percent, helping the en- fication Program, or HAMP, Termi- pect the House may try to take up this vironment and our import situation as nation Act and commend my colleague week. well. from North Carolina (Mr. MCHENRY) In fiscal year 2010, the FAA’s major In any event, I would like to mention for introducing this bill. programs were funded at approxi- that the current reauthorization exten- H.R. 839, the HAMP Termination Act, mately $16 billion. H.R. 658, the FAA sion, the short-term extension before would put an end to the poster child for Reauthorization and Reform Act of us, has bipartisan support. I would urge failed Federal foreclosure programs. 2011, is a 4-year reauthorization that my colleagues in both parties to sup- Announced by the administration in would reduce the FAA’s annual funding port it. February 2009 and launched in March to approximately 2008 appropriation I have no further requests for time, 2009, the program has languished for 2 levels, $14.9 billion, for the remainder and I yield back the balance of my years, hurt hundreds of thousands of of 2011 and then each year through fis- time. homeowners, and must come to an end. cal year 2014. H.R. 658 would effectively The SPEAKER pro tempore. The According to the Congressional Budg- cut, roughly, $1 billion annually and al- question is on the motion offered by et Office, this bill would save $1.4 bil- most $4 billion total below current the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. lion over 10 years. To date, the HAMP funding levels for FAA’s budget over PETRI) that the House suspend the program has already consumed $840 the next 4 years. These proposed cuts rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1079. million of the more than $30 billion of The question was taken; and (two- will have dire consequences on our Na- TARP funds that were set aside for the thirds being in the affirmative) the tion’s infrastructure, jobs, and the program. For this extraordinary in- rules were suspended and the bill was economy. vestment, the administration predicted passed. Mr. Speaker, in February, the House that 3 to 4 million homeowners would Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. receive help. for industry stakeholders to testify Sadly, for many American home- f about FAA reauthorization. In re- owners, the program has been an abys- sponse to a question that I posed, wit- GENERAL LEAVE mal failure. In fact, HAMP has hurt nesses representing the aerospace in- Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask more homeowners than it has helped. dustry, general aviation manufactur- unanimous consent that all Members The program has completed about ers, general aviation pilots, airports, may have 5 legislative days within 540,000 mortgage modifications. An- air traffic controllers, and FAA man- which to revise and extend their re- other 740,000 unlucky homeowners had agers all testified that Congress could marks on H.R. 839 and to insert extra- the rug pulled out from under them: not cut $1 billion annually from the neous material thereon. their modifications were cancelled. FAA’s budget without harming safety- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Even the Government Accountability sensitive programs or hampering the PETRI). Is there objection to the re- Office, GAO, commented that ‘‘more industry. At the same hearing, Ms. quest of the gentlewoman from Illi- borrowers have had their trial modi- Marion Blakey, the FAA administrator nois? fications cancelled than have received under President George W. Bush, stat- There was no objection. permanent modifications.’’ ed: ‘‘The prospect is really devastating Earlier this month, on March 2, the to jobs and to our future.’’ f Financial Services Subcommittee on Every $1 billion of Federal invest- THE HAMP TERMINATION ACT OF Insurance, Housing, and Community ment in infrastructure creates or sus- 2011 Opportunity received testimony from tains approximately 35,000 jobs. Yet The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Special Inspector General for the H.R. 658 would cut the airport improve- ant to House Resolution 170 and rule Troubled Asset Relief Program, ment grants for runway construction XVIII, the Chair declares the House in SIGTARP, Neil Barofsky. He exposed and safety enhancements by almost $2 the Committee of the Whole House on the most hazardous failing of the pro- billion. Cuts to airport improvement the State of the Union for the consider- gram, noting that ‘‘there have been grants alone would cost the Nation ation of the bill, H.R. 839. countless published reports on HAMP 70,000 jobs. b 1425 participants who end up worse off for b 1420 having engaged in a futile attempt to IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE So let’s be clear about one thing: The Accordingly, the House resolved obtain the sustainable relief that the FAA reauthorization bill that we will itself into the Committee of the Whole program promised. Failed trial modi- consider later this week will not create House on the State of the Union for the fications often leave borrowers with jobs; it will destroy them. Although consideration of the bill (H.R. 839) to more principal outstanding on their much work is ahead of us, I’m opti- amend the Emergency Economic Sta- loans, less home equity, depleted sav- mistic that Congress will be able to bilization Act of 2008 to terminate the ings, and worse credit scores.’’ He con- enact a long-term bill and we will not authority of the Secretary of the tinued by saying that ‘‘worst of all, be considering a 19th short-term exten- Treasury to provide new assistance even in circumstances where they sion this summer. For the present, under the Home Affordable Modifica- never missed a payment, they may face however, this particular extension, this tion Program, while preserving assist- back payments, penalties, and even bill before us today, I support, and I ance to homeowners who were already late fees that suddenly become due on urge my colleagues to support it. extended an offer to participate in the their ‘modified’ mortgages and that I yield back the balance of my time. Program, either on a trial or perma- they are unable to pay, thus resulting in the very loss of their homes that Mr. PETRI. I would just like to ob- nent basis, with Mr. POE of Texas in serve to my colleague, we will have the chair. HAMP was meant to prevent.’’ plenty of opportunity to defend and de- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. Chairman, many of my own con- bate the overall reauthorization later The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the stituents, like homeowners around the this week. The reauthorization bill is bill is considered read the first time. country, were lured into HAMP with broadly supported by the industry af- The gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. the promise of relief. In the end, these fected. We may differ on some portions BIGGERT) and the gentleman from Mas- misled homeowners ended up with no of it, but one of the major features of sachusetts (Mr. FRANK) each will con- permanent modification, tens of thou- the reauthorization is to put in place a trol 30 minutes. sands of dollars deeper in debt. One of strengthened framework and bench- The Chair recognizes the gentle- my constituents reported that after marks for NextGen; and as that new woman from Illinois. many, many months under a trial technology is deployed, almost every Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Chairman, I modification, he was rejected from the expert we’ve had testifying before the yield myself such time as I may con- program and immediately handed a bill committee has said it will markedly sume. for $42,000 in back payments, penalties, increase the efficiency and safety of Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of and late fees. How is that an effective the aviation industry and reduce fuel H.R. 839, the Home Affordable Modi- foreclosure protection?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:15 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.007 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1995 HAMP has been plagued by problems closure programs, could use a healthy that the Treasury originally set out to from the start and is beyond mere re- dose of reconsideration and improve- assist, and they’ve fallen well short of form. Numerous oversight bodies, in- ment, and I’m happy to work with it—just over 500,000 mortgage modifica- cluding the GAO, have cited time and that. tions have taken place in the 2 years time again that Treasury has failed to But to simply repeal all of these pro- it’s been in existence. Not only has it respond to recommendations to ‘‘in- grams is to walk away from individual been a failure in terms of the metrics crease the transparency, account- homeowners, walk away from neigh- they set up to achieve the goal; it’s ability and consistency of the pro- borhoods. been a failure for the very people who gram.’’ Last year, the Congressional In this particular case, last week be- enter into the program and yet are Oversight Panel, or COP, noted that fore the break, we walked away from pushed out. ‘‘because Treasury’s authority to re- neighborhoods. We walked away from Now, I want my colleagues to under- structure HAMP ended on October 3, cities and counties all across the coun- stand what this government program 2010, the program’s prospects are un- try. In this case, we’re walking away does. The HAMP program, the Home likely to improve substantially in the from homeowners. Affordable Mortgage Program, brings future.’’ In this particular bill, as I said, this folks in who are having trouble making program, short of what we had hoped, their mortgage payments. They bring b 1430 it has still helped 550,000 homeowners folks in, and they will give them a COP also stated that ‘‘billions of tax- to keep their homes, 550,000 with ap- verbal modification for their mortgage. payer dollars will have been spent to proximately another 150,000 on trial as And what has happened—and this is delay rather than prevent fore- we speak. And 550,000 homes, just as a what my constituents tell me and this closures.’’ It is clear that the adminis- point of information, is more owner-oc- is what the hard facts and the data in- tration has no intention of fixing the cupied homes than exist in at least 17 dicate as well—is that a majority of numerous problems in its flagship fore- different States. Wyoming, Alaska, those folks that enter into this pro- closure program, a fact which has not Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Nebraska, gram are actively harmed by this Fed- gone unnoticed by the public. and on—all individually have fewer eral program. Actively harmed. They Americans for Tax Reform submitted homes in the entire State than this are left materially worse off. testimony for our March 2 hearing, program has helped. Yet we’re going to And let me quote from the Special stating that ‘‘HAMP has been the U.S. walk away. Inspector General for TARP, Mr. Neil Treasury and Department of Housing Every single State in this Nation has Barofsky, who is a very independent- and Urban Development’s primary homeowners who have been helped. In minded individual. He said that people spending program for combating fore- Illinois, 29,000 homes have been saved; who apply for modifications via HAMP closures, and the program has been a in North Carolina, 10,000 homes; in my sometimes ‘‘end up unnecessarily de- costly failure.’’ own State, 12,000 homes and counting. pleting their dwindling savings in an Headlines around the country agree. Again, I’m not going to defend the ultimately futile effort to obtain the A recent Washington Times article said specifics or every single aspect of this sustainable relief promised by the pro- that ‘‘Obama’s helping hand hoodwinks program that has been put together, gram guidelines. Others, who have homeowners; government mortgage as- and I am happy to work with anyone to somehow found ways to continue to sistance can be worse than nothing.’’ A make it better, to help more people to make their mortgage payments, have recent Wall Street Journal article was keep their homes, keep their families been drawn into failed trial modifica- entitled ‘‘Housing Market Masochism; together. But to simply walk away tions that have left them with more the latest bad idea to raid banks and without offering an alternative means principal outstanding on their loans, delay a home-price recovery.’’ we don’t care; this Congress doesn’t less home equity, or a position further We need to break down the barriers care if you lose your home, period. underwater, and worse credit scores. that have delayed the housing market Well, I understand that that’s what Perhaps worst of all, even in cir- recovery, including expensive and inef- some people want to say. They’re enti- cumstances where they never missed a fective programs that have hurt so tled to do that. They’re duly elected payment, they may face back pay- many homeowners. Unfortunately, pro- and have the power and authority to do ments, penalties, and even late fees grams like HAMP were set up in haste that. But I just can’t imagine they that suddenly become due on their and have done little to restore stability could look at the individual constitu- modified mortgages that they are un- in the market. ents in their district and say to their able to pay, thus resulting in the very We need to stop funding programs face, We don’t care. loss of their home that HAMP is meant that don’t work with money that we And if you feel that strongly about to prevent. don’t have. Out-of-control Federal it, then you should not just repeal the ‘‘Treasury’s claim that every single spending is hurting our economic re- program prospectively; you should re- person who participates in HAMP gets covery. Our Nation faces a $14.2 trillion peal it retroactively and tell the 550,000 a ‘significant benefit’ is either hope- national debt, and economists agree people whose homes have been saved, lessly out of touch or a cynical at- that reducing government spending We didn’t mean it, it was a mistake, we tempt to define failure as success.’’ will create a more favorable environ- didn’t support it then, and as far as Those are the words of the Special ment for private sector job growth. we’re concerned, you can leave your Inspector General designated to over- That’s exactly what unemployed Amer- home tomorrow. see this program and to report to Con- icans and homeowners need: a job and Now, I understand if that makes me a gress and the public on the success or a paycheck, not a handout or other bleeding-heart liberal according to failures of Federal programs and ways failed taxpayer-funded government some people, so be it. Call me any to fix them. programs. name you want. But if you have the Now, sadly, in the 2 years of this pro- I reserve the balance of my time. courage and the audacity to look at gram and over 11⁄2 years of criticism of Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield your own constituents and tell them this program, the Treasury has refused 3 minutes to a member of the com- forget it, you don’t care, I would en- to fix it. My colleagues on the other mittee, the former mayor of Somer- courage you to do so. side of the aisle have not offered legis- ville, Massachusetts (Mr. CAPUANO). Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield 5 minutes to lation to fix it when they were in the Mr. CAPUANO. I thank the gen- the gentleman from North Carolina majority. So we’re left with what is re- tleman for yielding. (Mr. MCHENRY), the sponsor of this bill. quired today, which is to root out this Mr. Chairman, this is a program that Mr. MCHENRY. I thank the gentle- Federal program that spends our tax- I’m the first to admit has not lived up woman for yielding the time. payer dollars, yet hurts more people to what our hopes were. This program The HAMP Termination Act, which than it helps. we had hoped would help several mil- is the legislation before us today, ends One of my constituents from Hickory lion people. Thus far we’ve only helped what I believe to be a failure of a gov- said, ‘‘We’ve been in the HAMP pro- about 550,000 people. I fully admit that ernment program. Not just a failure to gram since February of 2010 and still this program, like all the other fore- help those 3 to 4 million homeowners have no answer. We’re being charged

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If the pri- mitted required paperwork for HAMP Illinois has 191⁄2 minutes remaining. vate sector were doing this, there or had made a verified request to their The gentleman from Massachusetts has would be lawsuits. If the private sector servicers seeking that modification. 23 minutes remaining. were doing that, my friends on the My district office has heard from doz- Mrs. BIGGERT. I reserve the balance other side of Congress in particular ens and dozens of my constituents who of my time. would be filing legislation to make have been waiting for up to 16 months, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield sure they were unable to do that. 16 months for a response from their 2 minutes to the gentleman from Dela- Instead, my colleagues on the other servicer regarding the eligibility for ware (Mr. CARNEY). side of the aisle and this administra- HAMP. They reach out to my office at Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise tion are defending a failed program. the point of total frustration due to today to oppose this ill-advised effort And they refused to reform it. They re- the lengthy response time when they to repeal the Home Affordable Modi- fused to change. They refused to im- have submitted the required paper- fication Program. Instead, we ought to prove it. They refused to do anything work. I shudder to think what the re- be focusing on how we can move to- to it except defend it. And I believe, in- sponse rate would have been without gether, Democrats and Republicans, to deed, as the Special Inspector General this program in place. address the foreclosure crisis and keep said, it may be a cynical attempt to de- It’s very disheartening that my col- families in their homes. fine failure as success. leagues on the other side of the aisle Since the housing bubble burst, over So I ask my colleagues to vote for would like to shut down these dis- 9 million Americans have gone into this legislation and remove this costly, tressed homeowners before they have foreclosure. In my little State of Dela- even a chance to qualify for the assist- ineffective, and painful government ware, annual foreclosure filings nearly ance. program. tripled over the past few years. And we The HAMP program was by no means aren’t even one of the worst, hardest b 1440 perfect. Everybody agrees on that. Nor hit States. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield was it meant to be permanent. We all Now, one thing is clear. We can’t help 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from agree on that. Instead, it was meant to every one of these homeowners. Every New York (Mrs. MCCARTHY), a member hold the mortgage service industry ac- situation is different; and, frankly, not of the committee. countable and responsive to those that every homeowner can or should be needed the assistance. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. helped. And most of the help should At a time when our housing market Chairman, let me say something first. come from the banks and mortgage is still very fragile and foreclosures In the beginning of this program, we servicers, but they are not doing nearly didn’t have any service. That means continue to occur in record numbers, instead of terminating these programs, enough in the State of Delaware. there were no people out there to help What is incredible to me is that, with those that were trying to apply. But we we should be trying to improve them. During the markup in committee, the HAMP Termination Act, our have seen encouraging signs in the when we were trying to improve, we friends on the other side of the aisle economy; yet we are still on a long asked our colleagues, all right, let’s have decided not to help at all; and path towards economical recovery. not terminate it; let’s try and fix some that will mean a more direct path to Many of my constituents are still fac- of the things that are not right. foreclosure for thousands of families. ing hardship, including trying to keep The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- The claim is that HAMP has hurt their homes. woman has expired. more people than it has helped. That is When the housing crisis hit, the pri- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield simply a ridiculous charge. Back in my vate sector responded by turning their the gentlewoman an additional minute. home State of Delaware, the HAMP backs on those that needed the help. As Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Sup- program has helped 1,600 homeowners, a result, Congress stepped in and cre- porting efforts to terminate these by far the most effective government ated housing programs to hold the in- housing assistance programs means program. That’s 25 percent of the dustry accountable and to help these turning your back on your own con- homeowners who filed for foreclosure families weather the worst housing cri- stituents. last year. sis that we have seen in generations. Mr. Chairman, we have our disagree- And I know a little bit about this. I Now, thanks to the leadership of the ments. There’s no two ways about it. served as the chair of the foreclosure President and the Democratic-con- But with that being said, to judge a task force when I was lieutenant gov- trolled 111th Congress, we are seeing program from the beginning when we ernor for over a year. more and more servicers adopting their couldn’t get servicers, now we are get- And the best course, the best result own programs, largely based on the eli- ting servicers, now we are getting peo- we know is for the private banks, as I gibility criteria within the programs ple to be responsive on getting people said, and the servicers to make the such as HAMP. to stay in their homes. modifications necessary, for the pri- The past few weeks my colleagues on And think about it: All these homes vate sector to shoulder the bulk of the the other side of the aisle have brought that are being lost to families, where burden. But they’re just not doing it. bills to the floor to terminate these are they supposed to go? In New York, And so public officials need tools to programs, claiming they have done you can’t find an apartment, so what help out, and HAMP is one of the best more harm than good to the home- are we doing, making more people tools we have. owner and that struggling homeowners homeless? The real question here is whether are in better hands with the private It was not the fault of the home- you believe there is an appropriate role companies that contributed to the owners. I agree, there were many peo- for government at all to help home- housing crisis in the first place. Most ple that shouldn’t have probably owners facing foreclosure through no of the homeowners got in trouble be- bought a house for $700,000 or $800,000. fault of their own. It’s okay to use tax- cause the private sector is the one that The majority of us here in Congress payers funds to bail out the banks, but got them in the problems. couldn’t even afford something like my friends on the other side don’t want I disagree with that and point to con- that. They should have never been to use a small amount to help home- stituents who have reached out to my given a mortgage. All of us, when we owners. office for help because their servicers bought our homes, had to go through Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield myself 30 sec- were not being responsive. the third degree. How much money do onds. The bill before us totally terminates you earn? Can you pay the insurance? The gentleman from Delaware talks the HAMP program; however, it pro- Can you pay your taxes? about his State. Let me just say that

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And Congress, to do something about cut- will end this program and is the latest I think that’s something to keep in ting back on wasteful Washington effort by House Republicans to end mind, that the private sector can do it spending, to do something about the foreclosure avoidance and mitigation better. $14 trillion national debt. And in pur- programs. The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- suing this goal, we have made many With forecasts showing that there woman has expired. difficult decisions about funding gov- will be 3 million foreclosures nation- Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield myself an- ernment programs. At a time when wide this year and the housing turn- other 30 seconds. families and businesses across Pennsyl- around not expected for at least 3 The private sector, out of 4.1 million vania are being asked to do more with years, Republicans have yet to offer modifications, 3.5 million of those were less, we cannot continue ineffective any alternative to help solving our private sector, and the rest of the 550. Federal spending. Like so many pro- housing crisis. And that doesn’t include the 750,000 grams hatched in Washington, HAMP Republicans have also failed to ad- modifications that were made by has been one of those programs that, dress the impact this crisis is having HAMP that were canceled. I reserve the balance of my time. while well intentioned, has grossly on minority communities. An esti- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield missed its mark. mated 17 percent of Latino families and myself 90 seconds to say that that is an Established in 2009 to assist home- 11 percent of African American fami- extraordinary bit of illogic we have owners seeking to avoid foreclosure, of lies have lost their homes or are at im- just heard. The private sector, nothing the $30 billion allocated to the pro- minent risk of losing their homes. in the existence of HAMP in any way gram, only a fraction has been spent. Eliminating support for distressed retards people from going to the pri- And of the homeowners expected to be homeowners at this point in time vate sector. helped through the program, only one- would be disastrous for neighborhoods If you listen to the gentlewoman, you eighth have seen any permanent modi- trying to recover from the foreclosure would get this fantasy picture that fication. crisis. Instead, we should focus our ef- people were being restrained by the Despite the fact that U.S. taxpayers forts on ways to make HAMP a useful, Federal Government not to go to the have given lenders an average of $20,000 wide-reaching program with meaning- private sector, go to HAMP. for each participating homeowner, ful goals, goals such as pushing lenders In fact, HAMP is also the private sec- there is nothing that prevents a lender to reduce the principal on loans that tor. That’s part of the problem. It is from still foreclosing after the modi- are underwater and give struggling also a private sector decision with no fication. That means that the bottom homeowners real relief. coercion by the government. Some peo- line of the HAMP program is this: I urge opposition to this misguided ple wish there was more. False hope for homeowners who see the bill. But, yes, it is true the private sector Federal Government send thousands to Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield such time as has done the easy ones on its own. And big lenders only to lose their homes a he may consume to the chairman of anybody who wants to go to the private few months later. the Financial Services Committee, the sector and get it does not have to go to According to the Special Inspector gentleman from Alabama (Mr. BACH- HAMP. But there is no requirement General of TARP programs, ‘‘there US). that people go to HAMP. have been countless published reports Mr. BACHUS. I thank the gentle- And this set-up that it’s a choice, you of HAMP participants who end up woman. have to go to one or the other, people worse off for having engaged in a futile As Republicans and Democrats, let’s are free to go to the bank. If the bank attempt to obtain the sustainable re- talk about what this bill does. This bill won’t do it, then they may go to lief that the program promised. Failed shuts down a Federal program which HAMP. So this is an absolutely illogi- trial modifications often leave bor- spends money. Every dime of that cal notion that one blocks the other. rowers with more principal out- money, of the over 1,000 million dol- The other point is that HAMP is the standing on their loans, less home eq- lars, has already been spent, and they Federal Government bringing people uity, depleted savings, and worse credit have authorized $29 billion more to be into contact with the private sector. It scores.’’ spent. Now, that’s taxpayer money; and is still ultimately a private sector deci- As we work to rein in government that is money that, in 2008, we prom- sion. spending, to create certainty, con- ised the American people, when the Part of the problem here is that it re- fidence and, ultimately, jobs, this pro- banks paid it back, that it would go mains voluntary. I wish we had passed gram, well intentioned as it is, has not into the Treasury. That was a promise in this House bankruptcy. You know, been tax dollars well spent. that we made. So this bill keeps that you can go bankrupt for anything but I urge my colleagues to support the promise, and that’s that the money your primary residence. And my Re- bill. will be returned to the Treasury. publican friends overwhelmingly Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield Now, why do we make that promise blocked that from happening. And ab- 3 minutes to another member of the and why do we defend that promise sent that, we don’t have the leverage committee, the gentleman from Indi- today on the floor of the House? Be- with the private sector we’d like to ana (Mr. CARSON). cause, ladies and gentlemen, we are have. But it is in every case the private Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Over the spending our children and grand- sector that decides. And if it is a rel- last few years, the United States has children into financial oblivion. We are atively easy one to do, the private sec- faced a devastating economic crisis. threatening the national security of tor does it without any hindrance. As a result of the economic down- this country. b 1450 turn, many homeowners have lost their Now, where do I get such a fact as If there is a problem, then you go homes or are at imminent risk of fore- that? Why do I say that it is a threat into the HAMP. closure. That is why the Obama admin- to national security, which I said last The other point is, and I have been istration launched the Federal Home week and I was criticized? waiting to hear, Members have said Affordable Modification Program: to Well, let me quote Defense Secretary more people are harmed than helped. stem the escalating tide of home fore- Robert Gates when he said 2 months That statistic appears nowhere in the closures and the disastrous impact it ago, ‘‘this country’s dire fiscal situa- record, and I wait to see it explained. has on families and their communities. tion and the threat it poses to Amer- I reserve the balance of my time. HAMP’s purpose is to help eligible ican influence and credibility around Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield 2 minutes to homeowners avoid foreclosure by pro- the world will only get worse unless the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. viding them with permanent loan the U.S. Government gets its finances FITZPATRICK). modifications to terms they can afford. in order.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:15 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.013 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 And I was told, well, that didn’t say sulted in hundreds of thousands of have got, it just came out yesterday: 13 that it was a threat to our national se- American homeowners losing their million vacant houses in America, and curity. But following that statement, homes. almost immediately you come up with Admiral Mike Mullen made this state- Now, are they the only people who a cash-for-keys program where you are ment, the Chairman of our Joint Chiefs have said this? No. Our own Inspector going to buy these abandoned prop- of Staff, ‘‘The most significant threat General, our own Neil Barofsky, erties from the banks, from the specu- to our national security is our debt.’’ SIGTARP, who was put in charge of lators. In case you weren’t listening, let me monitoring this program, what did he I don’t think you have listened to the say that again. ‘‘The most significant say? Let me quote what he said. American people. I don’t think you threat to our national security is our ‘‘HAMP benefits only a small portion heard what they said in November. debt.’’ Now, that wasn’t a Republican of distressed homeowners, offers others This program has been criticized ever on the floor of the House. That was the little more than false hope, and in cer- since its inception. You haven’t mend- Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Mike Mullen. tain cases causes more harm than ed it. You are talking about mending it We are spending $1.42 for every $1 we good.’’ When did he say that? He said it today. get. We are borrowing 42 cents of that. this month before our committee. This Where is your bill to mend it? Is Twelve percent of our debt is owed to month. there a bill to amend it? Have you in- the Chinese. Every day we write the How about the Congressional over- troduced it? Is there a bill? Chinese a check for $120 million. They sight panel, a majority of which are Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Will could buy the most advanced strike jet Democrats. What did they say? They the gentleman yield? fighter in the world and still have $20 said billions of taxpayer dollars—bil- Mr. BACHUS. I yield to the gen- million to put in their pocket each day. lions, billions—will have been spent to tleman from Massachusetts. In 1970, only 19 percent of our national delay rather than prevent foreclosures. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Yes, debt was owed to other countries; Now, that is not Republicans who are we are introducing legislation to make today, it approaches 50 percent. getting some crazy idea that this pro- sure that the taxpayers are off the Now, let’s not talk about whether we gram isn’t working. No. It is Demo- hook. can afford this program; let’s talk crats. Mr. BACHUS. You will be? about whether our children and our And who has President Obama ap- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. We grandchildren can, because—let’s not pointed to temporarily run the Con- have introduced a bill to restore a pro- kid ourselves—we can’t pay it back. sumer Financial Protection Bureau? vision that was knocked out by Repub- Now, do we want to spend $30 billion of Well, it is Elizabeth Warren, we all licans. our children’s and our grandchildren’s know the answer to that. What does Mr. BACHUS. Is the gentleman say- money? Elizabeth Warren say about this pro- ing you will be? gram? Let me quote what she said. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. It has b 1500 Just the facts. Not SPENCER BACHUS, been filed. First of all, should we do that mor- not PATRICK MCHENRY, not JUDY Mr. BACHUS. What, today? Was it ally? But let’s just assume that you BIGGERT. No. Elizabeth Warren, who filed today, or Monday? say yes, we should do this with our works out of the White House and who Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. No, children and grandchildren’s money. is in charge of consumer protection. last week. Last week. Well, who should we pay that money Here is what she said, December 14th: Mr. BACHUS. Last week. Two to? ‘‘Because Treasury’s authority to re- years—— You talked about the banks. Where structure HAMP ended on October 3, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. The does this money go? It goes to the 2010, the program’s prospects are un- gentleman doesn’t want an answer, ap- banks. Every dime of it is paid to a likely to improve substantially in the parently. bank. You have a borrower, you have a future.’’ In other words, they are not Mr. BACHUS. I reclaim my time. One lender. As many of you have correctly going to improve this program. thousand million dollars and $29 billion said, and I agree with you, people So let’s end by saying this. We say of authorization, 2 years of a failed pro- loaned homeowners money they shut it down. You say mend it. Let’s gram, and the week before we come to couldn’t afford to pay back. And is that mend this program. Why? Let’s not the floor, you file a bill. You file a bill. the taxpayers’ fault? Should they pick pretend. We are not talking about I’m sorry to say to the ranking mem- up the bill? No. It is the bank’s, or it mending. We are talking about pre- ber, you can file the bill, we will take may be the homeowner’s. But the peo- tending. The Treasury, according to a look at it, but we are ending this fail- ple that ought to pay it back are not Elizabeth Warren, doesn’t even have ure. the taxpayers, and if it can’t be paid the ability to do that. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield back, the banks ought to take the loss. The administration itself, not some- myself 2 minutes. You talk about the homeowners, but one here, but your administration, I regret the chairman’s refusal to it is the banks that will be paid. And Laurie Maggiano, a Treasury official, allow me to answer the question he you talk about 500,000 Americans that said at the Mortgage Banking Con- asked. have been helped. You didn’t mention ference February 24, just a month ago, Yes, we just filed the bill because we almost 1 million that have been made ‘‘You won’t see any major new pro- are restoring a provision that was in worse off. Now, again, is that some grams coming out. We may tweak the financial reform bill. The gen- mean Republican saying they are worse around the edges, but our primary ob- tleman, who has shown very little re- off? No. jective in 2011 is excellence in the pro- gard for the taxpayer in his own vote Today, March 29, a letter from the gram we have.’’ Well, there has been no sending money to Brazilian cotton largest national Hispanic civil rights excellence in the program. It has farmers—and, by the way, I wish he and advocacy organization in the failed. The largest Hispanic group in had listened to Secretary Gates and United States. Do you know who that America has said, end this program. Admiral Mullen and not voted to force is? It is La Raza. What did they say? But I tell you what, our grand- on them money for weapons systems Let me quote what the largest, and I children and children would say this, they didn’t want. They said those think we would all agree, a very liberal and you continue to say, and I agree things when they tried to get the Con- organization, what did they say? with you, we have got 13 million Amer- gress not to give them weapons they I urge you to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this leg- ican families underwater with their didn’t want, but many of my Repub- islation, they said. ‘‘Structural flaws, mortgages, and you want to pick and lican friends, the majority, disregarded especially the voluntary nature of choose 500,000 of those to help. What that. HAMP, have resulted in an abysmal about the others? Should the Federal But in the TARP legislation we said performance by mortgage servicers and Government pay everybody’s mortgage that in 2013, when this program ends, hundreds of thousands of families los- that is behind? any penny that was spent and not re- ing their homes to foreclosure unneces- Why, one out of four American fami- turned to the taxpayers will come from sarily.’’ They say this program has re- lies are underwater on their home. You the banks, will come from the hedge

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They can more than afford housing market in the Great Depres- the results of foreclosure, we would get it. sion and saved the middle class. it from large financial institutions. The gentleman from Alabama fre- We have got to make something The Republicans objected to that, and quently says that he hates visiting work. There are rules on the horizon. the Republicans insisted in the Senate debt on his grandchildren, and I believe There is now a pending settlement ne- that it be knocked out. So every time him when he says it, but I have good gotiation for the violations of law by we have tried to get money from the news for him. Unless his grandchildren the banks in how they’ve managed large financial institutions to pay for take a job on Wall Street in the next 2 mortgages. It is with States attorneys the costs of the damage their irrespon- years, they are not going to have to general and it is with the Federal regu- sibility inflicted, the Republicans have pay this debt. This debt, if Congress latory agencies. Some on the Repub- opposed it. does keep its promise to the American lican side have publicly pressured the Again, when it came to Brazilian cot- people, will not come from the Amer- Federal agencies to lay off the banks. I ton farmers or weapons the Pentagon ican people. It will come from Wall really cannot tell much difference be- didn’t want or infrastructure in Af- Street. It will come from the people tween what they are doing in the pres- ghanistan or Iraq Security Forces, all who created the mess that we are now sure they are putting on banks and the of the things the gentleman from Ala- trying to clean up. regulatory agents in an enforcement bama voted for that comes out of the But I have criticized this program be- matter and what happened a genera- taxpayers’ hide, and then he votes cause it is not as effective as it should tion ago with the Keating Five. But against and opposes our legislation al- be. It has gone on for 2 years. It is not they’re doing it. They’re saying, ‘‘Lay ready passed and just reintroduced to what we need. The problem, however, off our buddies the banks. Don’t come have the large financial institutions has not been what government has down too hard on them.’’ But there is a pay for this. So his concern for tax- made banks do. This program has been real possibility the result of that set- payers comes into play when we are run by the banks. It has not been run tlement will be some tough rules, and trying to help people who are in need, by the government. It has been run by there is now rule-making authority. but it is not in play when we are talk- the banks. Every horror story about a There is now a cop on the block. The ing about heavy defense contractors, homeowner’s being abused is being CFPB has the authority to develop Brazilian and American cotton farm- abused by a bank, the bank handling rules for banks in how they manage ers, or the large financial institutions, the mortgage, not by the Department mortgages. because he and his fellow partisans of the Treasury, not by the Federal But something has to work. This has have consistently fought every effort Government. not been working. It can be fixed. It we have made to get the large financial So, of course, when they come to see has to be fixed. Something has to work. institutions to bear this cost. But we a Republican Member of Congress, the Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield 1 minute to do have still, as people will hear later, Republican Member of Congress says, the gentleman from North Carolina provisions to do that. ‘‘Oh, isn’t it terrible what the Federal (Mr. MCHENRY). Government made that poor bank do to Mr. MCHENRY. I thank my colleague 1510 b you.’’ No, the Federal Government for yielding, and responding to my col- Mrs. BIGGERT. May I request again didn’t make the banks do that. league from North Carolina, Mr. Chair- the time remaining, Mr. Chairman? My criticism of this program and my man, I would say that we agree: The The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from criticism of the Obama administration HAMP program is a failure. I think Illinois has 5 minutes. The gentleman in how they have run this program is there is bipartisan agreement on that. from Massachusetts has 151⁄2 minutes. not that they’ve made banks do what Even the SIGTARP, Mr. Barofsky, Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Chairman, I re- they’ve done, but they have let banks says, ‘‘The Treasury Department is so serve the balance of my time. do what they’ve done. This program content with the wretched, shameful Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield can work if there are some tough rules status quo, they refuse to even ac- 5 minutes to the gentleman from North that are really enforced, tough on the knowledge the program is a failure.’’ Carolina (Mr. MILLER). banks. We agree. It’s a failure. Although it Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. Mr. The gentleman from Massachusetts sounds like, at the end of the day, he is Chairman, I rise to oppose this bill, but mentioned earlier the bankruptcy pro- going to vote to defend a failed pro- I do so with mixed feelings because I posal 3 years ago. I introduced that gram. have been one of the critics of the bill. I have been trying to put rules, re- Secondly, I would remind my col- HAMP program. quirements, on the banks that they let league that this program actually The members of the majority have people out, that they try to begin to writes checks to those evil banks that pointed out correctly that this pro- let people out in a very orderly, log- he talks about, with those evil profits gram has been widely criticized for ical, fair way, through judges, through that he talks about, to the tune of more than 2 years. It has been criti- a judicial process, to begin to get con- about a billion dollars. So this program cized by the congressional oversight trol of the collapse of the housing mar- is actually cutting checks to banks. panel, by the SIGTARP (Special In- ket. Third and finally, that TARP money spector General for the Troubled Asset Something has got to happen to stop is actually the taxpayer, the American Relief Program), by La Raza, by Eliza- the continuing fall of housing values. people’s money, not the banks’ money, beth Warren, and, yes, by me. But I Something has got to happen to end and we owe it to the American people have not criticized it for the reasons the cycle of foreclosures and dimin- to give them back that money. that the gentleman from Alabama ished home values and more fore- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. How gave. If this bill is keeping a promise, closures. Republicans have offered much time do I have remaining, Mr. it is not a promise made in open to the nothing to do that. We know some- Chairman? American people, it is keeping a prom- thing can work. We know that we can The CHAIR. The gentleman from ise made in secret to the banks, be- design a program that will work, be- Massachusetts has 101⁄2 minutes. cause the costs of this program are not cause it has been done before. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield going to come out of the pockets of the In the New Deal, one of the most suc- 3 minutes to the gentleman from Min- American people. This comes out of the cessful programs in the New Deal was nesota (Mr. ELLISON). TARP program. That legislation said the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, this that any money not recovered by 2013 which bought mortgages, modified bill is just like saying, ‘‘You know has to be recovered from the financial them, worked with homeowners, tai- what, you said you were going to give

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It all the foreclosures across America as b 1520 opposed to what the majority wants to was the amendment from the gen- do, which is get rid of even the meager The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from tleman from Wisconsin to cut out $150 program that exists. Illinois has 4 minutes remaining. million that is being voted subsequent This is unresponsive government. Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Chairman, I have to the farm bill to the cotton farmers This is government that is turning its no further requests for time, and I re- of Brazil. back and folding its arms on the Amer- serve the balance of my time. We had an amendment offered by the Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield ican people. We’ve got 4 million fore- gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) 3 minutes to the gentleman from North closures, and may end up with 7 mil- and the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Carolina (Mr. WATT). KIND) not to pay $150 million a year to lion, and yet instead of trying to make Mr. WATT. I thank the gentleman a program work, we just get rid of the Brazilian cotton farmers. We were told for yielding. that we had to do that because other- whole thing. This is a really sad day As best I can discern, the argument and a big mistake. wise we would be in trouble. But we about the HAMP program is we should had an alternative. We could have If you want to get up here and criti- terminate it because it’s run ineffi- cize the HAMP program, you can do knocked $150 million out of the subsidy ciently. That seems a fairly strange ar- to American cotton farmers. That’s that. But you know what: The HAMP gument for most of us around here be- program has come up with more than $300 million a year that we are losing. cause we know that there are ineffi- We have the second engine on the F– 600,000 active modifications. That’s not ciencies in every department of the 35. My friend on the other side, the nearly enough of what we need, but it government. If you use that as the gentleman from Alabama, quoted the has done something. Rather than get touchstone for terminating programs, Secretary of Defense and the Chairman the program right, we abandon all we would close down the entire Defense of the Joint Chiefs of Staff saying na- those people who are underwater, all Department; we would close down the tional security is at risk, but then they those people who are in foreclosure. Department of Commerce; we would vote against him and force on him That is a shame, and it’s wrong. close down the Department of Health money he doesn’t want. The gentleman Now let me say, Mr. Chairman, the and Human Services. We would go from Alabama voted for a second en- fact is that this program, this HAMP right down the list and close them all gine. The administration, at the re- program that we’re terminating today, because every one of the departments quest of Secretary Gates, said he’d veto this program, doesn’t do anything to and every program has some inefficien- the bill if that happened. So it does put Americans back to work. It doesn’t cies in them. You don’t solve the prob- seem to me a little odd to quote the do anything at all. The Republican ma- lem by closing a program. You solve Secretary of Defense and the Admiral, jority has been here for 13 weeks and the problem by trying to correct the the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of all they’ve done is cut programs that problems that exists. Staff, about the problems of debt and could put people to work. They haven’t This is a whole new philosophy for then vote for money over their objec- tried to fix anything that’s not work- this group of people, because when the tion. ing. They’ve just tried to cut back on Securities and Exchange Commission So those are things I would do. Bra- what America needs. was not equipped to fine the Bernie zilian cotton farmers, I would have So that we will be in a position when Madoff episode, their answer to it was limited the amount that we pay others. people aren’t working, they won’t be let’s cut out the SEC or let’s reduce There’s a couple of other major flaws paying taxes, we won’t be even address- this budget, not make it more efficient here. We’ve heard several times from ing this deficit because of the Repub- so that it can stop the kind of fraud people on the majority side that more lican no jobs agenda. It’s really too and abuse that was taking place, let’s people are hurt than helped by HAMP. bad. We were sent here to do something just starve it to death. That’s the same That appears nowhere in anybody’s tes- about jobs. We were sent here to do philosophy that’s being applied in this timony. Neil Barofsky didn’t say it. La something about foreclosures. We’re context, Mr. Chairman. Because the Raza didn’t say it. They said some peo- not doing anything about either, be- program is inefficient, which all of us ple are hurt. cause the Republican majority refuses agree it has been, their answer is let’s I will yield if the gentleman wants to to address it. close it down. Ours is to make the pro- point to any document that says more One of the biggest problems with the gram more efficient and work for the people were hurt than helped. HAMP program, now that we’re on that purposes for which it was intended; and Mr. MCHENRY. I thank the gen- subject, is that we did just allow incen- that’s what we ought to be devoting tleman for yielding. tives. We didn’t really make the banks our attention to today, not termi- There are 800,000 people that are and the services do what they should nating the program. given temporary modifications, verbal do, which is to readjust these mort- Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield 15 seconds to modifications, that are kicked out of gages. People bought at bubble prices the gentleman from North Carolina the program. Those are the people that based on Republican majority decisions (Mr. MCHENRY). have their credit dinged and—— to not regulate, to abandon consumer Mr. MCHENRY. I will respond to my Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Re- protection, and this bubble market cre- colleague, Mr. Chairman, that, if we claiming my time, the gentleman ated expansive and big prices. The can’t eliminate this failed program, quoted Barofsky, quoted La Raza. loans people got, we didn’t see con- what program can we eliminate? Those figures are nowhere in there. sumers get protected from no doc, low Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. And their credit is not worse off be- doc, NINJA loans. We didn’t see any Chairman, I yield myself the balance of cause they’re in the program. That’s protection for the American taxpayer my time. the fundamental flaw. What they are with any of these financial regulations The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- saying is—and people have said, the involving derivatives. And yet when nized for 5 minutes. gentlewoman from Illinois—go to the the bubble burst, the people are there Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Well, private sector. to try to pick up the pieces. let me begin with my friend from The problem, by the way, that La But what does the Republican major- North Carolina. $150 million a year to Raza has is this is too much private ity do? They just take away the one Brazilian cotton farmers, which the sector. La Raza’s problem here is that slice that might help some people in- gentleman voted for. Now, what we the problem is that it leaves too much stead of trying to do something to help could have done was, instead of giving to the private sector. The private sec- the American people. them $150 million— tor does the easy stuff. The notion that

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If they can go Government program that brings peo- stroys people’s lives and that has hurt into another program, they can make ple in, destroys their credit, takes more people than it has helped. it better. their savings, and at the end of the day I encourage my colleagues to vote The final point I want to make is takes their home. It offers hope, but it ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. this. Yes, there is a question about who isn’t able to deliver it. It’s false hope Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Chair, I rise today to urge pays for it. Under the TARP bill that that this program delivers. my colleagues to vote no on H.R. 839 ‘‘The we passed, it is mandated that in 2013 I would point to the Special Inspec- HAMP Termination Act of 2011’’. This bill we get money from the financial insti- tor General’s report from January 26, would prohibit new mortgage loan modifica- tutions for this. In the financial reform 2011. On page 11: A combined total of tions under the Home Affordable Modification bill that passed the House, we had a more than 792,000 trial and permanent Program (HAMP) which has assisted over provision that required that that as- modifications have been canceled. 600,000 people. The program works with loan sessment be made right away. In the I would also point my colleague to servicers and borrowers to allow hard working conference report on financial reform, the Treasury Department’s monthly people to stay in their homes. we had an assessment on the financial report on their housing programs. Mr. Chair, my home state of New York has institutions, those above $50 billion in over 140,000 households with at least one b 1530 assets, except hedge funds above $10 member of that household out of work. We billion. We have had three legislative Of the trial modifications that are must invest in programs that give relief to fam- efforts to assess these costs on the fi- canceled, those are the individuals who ilies that have lost income in this great reces- nancial institutions. The Republicans are brought in, given verbal modifica- sion through no fault of their own. HAMP enti- have opposed every one, unfortunately, tions, and strung out for a period of tles qualified homeowners to reduced mort- with some success; although, we still months, some for 3, 6 months. I’ve had gage payments at a sustainable debt to in- have one left. constituents tell me they’ve been in come ratio of 31 percent. This program also The final point I would make is this. this trial modification period for up to provides incentives to loan investors and Yes, the HAMP program has a lot of a year. At the end of the day, these servicers for every permanent loan modifica- problems. Solutions cannot be more el- people are kicked out after their sav- tion. These incentives allow homeowners in egant than the problems they seek to ings have been taken, and they’re left distress the ability to stay in their homes and resolve. The absence of any program with nothing, not even their homes, to continue making payments on time. leaves people worse off. The Repub- not their credit ratings, not their sav- I realize that this program is not perfect and licans successfully defeated efforts to ings. that there are still some outstanding issues give bankruptcy powers. They have It’s a Federal Government program that must be addressed in order to make successfully opposed efforts to make that’s doing this. This is so objection- HAMP more efficient and effective. However the banks pay for this. So they set up able at its core, and I have my col- H.R. 839 would simply prevent any future at- a program which, thanks to them, at leagues on the other side of the aisle tempt by this congress to address those con- least for now, looks like it comes from saying that they’re bleeding heart lib- cerns. Mr. Chair, we were sent to Congress to the taxpayers—although we’ll be able erals—right?—and they’re making solve problems. We must deal with the current to recover that money—which has no their arguments. Well, let me see if foreclosure crisis by using every tool in our ar- leverage over the private sector, and this actually burns your bleeding senal to make sure people can afford to stay then they object to it. hearts. in their homes. So I would say again, Mr. Chairman, A constituent of mine from Kings It is my hope that Members of Congress look at the votes on subsidizing Bra- Mountain says, ‘‘They keep requesting from both sides of the aisle will work together zilian cotton farmers or a second en- the same information over and over to make sure the American dream of home- gine or money for infrastructure in Af- again. They have supposedly been ownership is viable in 2011. We must work to- ghanistan or security in Iraq. Billions working with me to get approved under gether to solve the major challenges of our of dollars collectively in all those pro- the Make Home Affordable Modifica- day and we must do so in a bipartisan man- grams, which my Republican friends, tion for over 14 months now. The per- ner. including the advocates on the other son handling my case returned my call H.R. 839 is not the answer to our nation’s side of killing this program, voted for. to tell me that they’ve declined my re- foreclosure crisis. I urge my colleagues to vote We have a program here that will be quest for a modification because I was no on this measure. paid for by assessments on the large fi- unemployed. I’ve never been unem- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong op- nancial institutions if the Republicans ployed. I’ve been with the same em- position to H.R. 839, the Home Affordable aren’t successful and once again go to ployer for over 5 years now, and that Modification Program (HAMP) Termination their rescue. It is a program that peo- has not changed through this whole Act. ple go to voluntarily. They have a process. After sending her the proof of The House majority supports H.R. 839 and right to go purely to a private sector my income, she now says that I do not other bills that would end new and existing program. If that doesn’t work, they can qualify because I am so behind on my foreclosure mitigation programs, turning their go in here. payments. I would not be behind on my backs on the middle class families in our It has not helped everybody. The fact payments if they would have let me country. that some people didn’t get a modifica- continue to pay them.’’ Instead of coming up with practical ways to tion here I regret, and I wish we’d give Can you believe this is a Federal pro- improve these programs, or establishing new them more power, but it doesn’t mean gram? If that doesn’t tear at your initiatives that assist homeowners and stabilize they are worse off. A few are worse off. heart, if you don’t see the tears of your the housing market, my colleagues on the Nobody quoted and said a majority constituents who have been put other side of the aisle support immediate ter- were worse off. I hope the program is through the wringer of this Federal mination of these programs without working to continued. program—this Federal program—then I address the housing crisis and its effect on the Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield the remainder would say that every program must be nation’s economy. of my time to the gentleman from acceptable then no matter how much Most of us would agree that HAMP has not North Carolina (Mr. MCHENRY). harm it’s doing. been nearly as successful as initially hoped. Mr. MCHENRY. I appreciate my col- I know that we’re better than that. I Since this program started, about 5 million league yielding, and I certainly appre- think the folks on the left and the foreclosures have been completed. HAMP is ciate the rhetoric used on the floor. I right who have analyzed this program, far from reaching the targeted goal of assisting respect my colleagues. I respect their who have done a bipartisan, non- 3 to 4 million homeowners: nearly 1.5 million opinion. partisan analysis of this and research, homeowners have received a trial HAMP

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Many trial modifications ulti- prevention program like HAMP when so many share our concerns about HAMP, including (1) mately end up being cancelled—putting bor- of our fellow Americans still face completely establishing a single point of contact require- rowers in a worse financial position than they avoidable foreclosure. ment for mortgage servicers; (2) suspending were before they applied for HAMP assist- I urge a no vote. the foreclosure process when the borrower ance. Too many found HAMP to be less than Mr. BACA. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to makes a request for a loan modification; (3) helpful, and ended up owing back payments, H.R. 839—the HAMP Termination Act. providing for an independent review of loan interest, and fees in one lump sum once their HAMP is far from perfect—and we all are modification denials; and (4) urging the Treas- modification request is rejected. aware of some of the problems it has experi- ury Department to begin levying fines and Numerous government watchdogs—includ- enced since it began. penalties against servicers who fail to follow ing the Government Accountability Office, the But it has helped over 500 thousand home- program rules. These reforms are essential to Special Inspector General for TARP, and the owners gain mortgage modifications. ensure that HAMP becomes a more success- Congressional Oversight Panel—are all on And—it is expected to help another 500 ful and effective program. record labeling HAMP as ineffective. Unfortu- thousand homeowners gain modifications over While HAMP has been far from perfect, the nately, as I’ve witnessed in Financial Services the next two years. program has had its share of successes. Committee hearings and on the House floor, These modifications have resulted in real About 30,000 additional homeowners are re- the Administration has been unwilling to ac- savings for American families. ceiving a permanent HAMP modification every cept these objective analyses and terminate In fact—the median savings for home- month. the program, instead choosing to throw good owners who have received a modification is Moreover, the Office of the Comptroller of money after bad. $537 a month. the Currency reports that the re-default rate I believe when we see valuable tax dollars I know much has been made by my friends for the program’s permanent modifications at being spent on a flawed program we must ter- on the other side, about how some advocacy six months was about half that of other modi- minate those programs. A dollar saved here is organizations—like NCLR—support the termi- fications, and nearly 85 percent of home- one less dollar borrowed and put on the tab of nation of HAMP. owners who received a permanent HAMP future generations. I understand the frustration of these groups. Washington is on an unsustainable path. modification remain in their modification a year HAMP is a voluntary program. Treasury could Out-of-control government spending has later. This program has also set important have pushed our financial regulators harder to caused a massive increase in borrowing and mortgage industry standards to address the comply with standards. And—we have yet to the national debt is now a record $14 trillion. magnitude of this housing crisis and ensure see a comprehensive plan to punish the bad Facing a $1.5 trillion deficit for the third year that struggling homeowners get the help that actors. in a row, the time is past due for Washington they need to stay in their homes. But terminating HAMP—without any alter- to make tough decisions so that our nation’s If it were not for HAMP, there is no question native plans to assist struggling home- financial future will be secure. All across that even more homes in my congressional owners—is wrong. America, families are doing more with less, district would have been subject to fore- Unfortunately, Republicans are eager to turn and it is time for Washington to do likewise. closure. A constituent from Hilo on the island control of loan modifications over to the same Fiscally responsible Americans know the of Hawaii contacted me desperate for assist- banks who got us in this mess to begin with. budgetary challenges we face and are sup- ance. At 72 years old, he has a medical condi- Before HAMP, homeowners who were lucky portive of the steps we are taking to stop the tion and lives on a fixed income. This con- enough to get a modification would often pay waste. more per month. stituent has no substantial debt and put in Mr. Chair and my colleagues, I ask that you Now—we have standardized the modifica- over $300,000 of his savings into his home. join me in support of H.R. 839, the HAMP Ter- tion market, and are expanding HAMP’s His bank ignored his pleas for help, and he mination Act. Together, let’s stand with the was on track to getting a foreclosure notice American people and get Washington’s spend- reach. Make no mistake—HAMP is not perfect. until he received assistance from HAMP. ing spree under control. Another constituent, a disabled veteran liv- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, today’s bill But it does give us a framework to build ing in Volcano on the island of Hawaii, tried represents the fourth piece of legislation we from. for over two years to get help from her lender, have considered in as many weeks to with- And doing nothing is not a viable alternative. to no avail. It was only as a result of the Mak- draw assistance from struggling homeowners, I urge my colleagues to oppose this effort to ing Home Affordable foreclosure prevention worsen the foreclosure crisis and further deny mortgage assistance to over a half a mil- services that she was able to get a permanent weaken the middle class. lion Americans. loan modification, which saved her $500 a Specifically, H.R. 839 proposes to terminate Vote no on H.R. 839. month and lowered her interest rate by over the Home Affordable Modification Program, or Mr. TURNER. Mr. Chair, I rise today in sup- two percentage points. HAMP. HAMP is a voluntary program with port of H.R. 839, the HAMP Termination Act. These are only two of the personal and strict and sensible guidelines that has already The foreclosure crisis facing our nation is far heart-wrenching stories that I’ve heard from provided permanent loan modifications to from over. Families across the nation who people in my congressional district who are 600,000 American households, including over face the threat of losing their homes need help struggling to stay in their homes. The bottom 17,000 in my home state of Maryland—and is they can count on and hope for a better fu- line is that HAMP provides yet another lifeline expected to help another 30,000 Americans ture. Unfortunately, the Home Affordable Modi- for these families. Terminating HAMP would stay in their homes every month through the fication Program, better known as HAMP, has effectively end a lifeline to tens of thousands end of next year. Furthermore, HAMP’s stand- failed to deliver on both counts. of homeowners. ards have now been largely adopted and According to The New York Times, in 2010 I urge my colleagues to vote against this standardized across the mortgage industry, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac took over a misguided bill. thereby benefiting millions of additional home- foreclosed home approximately every 90 sec- Mr. POSEY. Mr. Chair, I rise today in sup- owners outside the program itself. onds. By the end of December, they owned port of H.R. 839, the HAMP Termination Act. HAMP is not a silver bullet, and it will not 234,582 homes. They spend 10 million dollars As you know, this bill would terminate the help everyone. For example, it is not available in just one month to have the lawn of each failed Home Affordable Modification Program for mortgages over $729,750, for second home mowed twice! (HAMP), while still protecting assistance for homes, for investment properties or for vacant To try and help those who are suffering homeowners who were already extended an houses. Additionally, HAMP is not for home- most, both the Bush and Obama Administra- offer to participate in the program. If passed, owners who can afford to pay their mortgages tions created programs to help families who it would save taxpayers $1.4 billion. without government assistance—or for home- are at risk of losing their homes. One of these HAMP was established under the Troubled owners who could not afford to pay their mort- programs was the Home Affordable Modifica- Assets Relief Program (TARP) and was aimed gages even with government assistance. But tion Program which we will end with the enact- at helping homeowners modify their loans. for the estimated 1.4 million Americans who ment of the bill before us today. The Administration rolled out HAMP with the are eligible for the program, HAMP is a lifeline In the face of such a large crisis it is our re- goal of assisting three to four million home- that can make all the difference. sponsibility to terminate programs that falsely

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All time for general de- ing a loan modification, please contact your Member of Congress to assist you in contacting observation. bate has expired. your lender or servicer for the purpose of negoti- When the Administration announced the Pursuant to the rule, the amendment ating or acquiring a loan modification.’.’’. program they estimated it would help between in the nature of a substitute printed in three and four million homeowners. As of De- the bill shall be considered as an origi- The CHAIR. No amendment to the cember 2010, only 521,630 HAMP modifica- nal bill for the purpose of amendment committee amendment is in order ex- tions have been made permanent. I am con- under the 5-minute rule and shall be cept those printed in part A of House cerned that for every one of these success considered read. Report 112–34. Each such amendment stories there are so many more that have The text of the amendment in the na- may be offered only in the order print- been kicked out of the program, since nearly ture of a substitute is as follows: ed in the report, by a Member des- ignated in the report, shall be consid- 800,000 modifications have been canceled H.R. 839 since the start of the program. Temporary ered read, shall be debatable for the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- time specified in the report equally di- modifications offer little help to homeowners resentatives of the United States of America in who do not receive permanent ones, and they Congress assembled, vided and controlled by the proponent end up losing their homes anyway. In addition, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and an opponent, shall not be subject the Treasury Department reports that about 20 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘The HAMP Ter- to amendment, and shall not be subject percent of the borrowers who had their modi- mination Act of 2011’’. to a demand for division of the ques- fications made permanent are now 60 days or SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY. tion. more behind on their mortgages. Section 120 of the Emergency Economic Sta- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. HANNA Why would a program that was designed to bilization Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5230) is amended The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- help so many homeowners fall so short? Per- by adding at the end the following new sub- section: sider amendment No. 1 printed in part haps it’s because the program was not de- A of House Report 112–34. signed to help homeowners facing foreclosure. ‘‘(c) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE NEW ASSISTANCE UNDER THE HOME AFFORDABLE Mr. HANNA. Mr. Chairman, I have an On June 22, 2010, Secretary Geithner testified MODIFICATION PROGRAM.— amendment at the desk. before the TARP Oversight Panel regarding ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided under HAMP and stated ‘‘This program was not de- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate paragraph (2), after the date of the enactment the amendment. signed to prevent foreclosures.’’ of this subsection the Secretary may not provide Programs that were not designed to help any assistance under the Home Affordable The text of the amendment is as fol- families keep their homes deserve termination. Modification Program under the Making Home lows: Programs that kick many more qualifying fami- Affordable initiative of the Secretary, author- Page 4, after line 6, insert the following lies out of the program than are assisted by ized under this Act, on behalf of any home- new section (and redesignate the succeeding the program deserve termination. Programs owner. sections accordingly): ‘‘(2) PROTECTION OF EXISTING OBLIGATIONS ON that have such a high redefault rate among SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. BEHALF OF HOMEOWNERS ALREADY EXTENDED AN The Congress finds the following: the families that are helped by the program OFFER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.—Para- are fundamentally flawed and deserve termi- graph (1) shall not apply with respect to assist- (1) According to the Department of the nation. ance provided on behalf of a homeowner who, Treasury— I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting before the date of the enactment of this sub- (A) the Home Affordable Modification Pro- this bill to terminate a program that has fallen section, was extended an offer to participate in gram (HAMP) is designed to ‘‘help as many so short of its laudable goals. the Home Affordable Modification Program on a as 3 to 4 million financially struggling home- Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chair, I rise trial or permanent basis. owners avoid foreclosure by modifying loans to a level that is affordable for borrowers ‘‘(3) STUDY OF USE OF PROGRAM BY MEMBERS today to oppose this spurious legislation to now and sustainable over the long term’’; OF THE ARMED FORCES, VETERANS, AND GOLD eliminate a program that has just begun to and STAR RECIPIENTS.— help our constituents recover from the horrible (B) as of February 2011, only 607,600 active ‘‘(A) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a housing crisis that has taken hold of our com- study to determine the extent of usage of the permanent mortgage modifications were munities. Home Affordable Modification Program by, and made under HAMP. This program has helped more than the impact of such Program on, covered home- (2) Many homeowners whose HAMP modi- 600,000 families stay in their homes while owners. fications were canceled suffered because they helping neighborhoods avoid the associated ‘‘(B) REPORT.—Not later than the expiration made futile payments and some of those blight that comes with vacant and foreclosed of the 90-day period beginning on the date of homeowners were even forced into fore- the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary closure. homes. (3) The Special Inspector General for TARP The legislation allowed hard-working Amer- shall submit to the Congress a report setting forth the results of the study under paragraph reported that HAMP ‘‘benefits only a small ican families in danger of losing their homes to portion of distressed homeowners, offers oth- refinance into lower-cost government-insured (1) and identifying best practices, derived from studying the Home Affordable Modification Pro- ers little more than false hope, and in cer- mortgages they can afford to repay. gram, that could be applied to existing mortgage tain cases causes more harm than good’’. Florida has had over 82,000 permanent and assistance programs available to covered home- (4) Approximately $30 billion was obligated trial modifications under this program. This is owners. by the Department of the Treasury to over 82,000 families who do not have to worry ‘‘(C) COVERED HOMEOWNER.—For purposes of HAMP, however, approximately only $840 about where they are going to sleep tomorrow. this subsection, the term ‘covered homeowner’ million has been disbursed. 82,000 families who know where their kids are means a homeowner who is— (5) Terminating HAMP would save Amer- ican taxpayers approximately $1.4 billion, going to go to school tomorrow. ‘‘(i) a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty or the spouse or according to the Congressional Budget Of- I was able to hold foreclosure workshops in fice. cities and towns throughout my district to help parent of such a member; ‘‘(ii) a veteran, as such term is defined in sec- these families at risk of losing their homes. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- tion 101 of title 38, United States Code; or lution 170, the gentleman from New With this program’s help, these families were ‘‘(iii) eligible to receive a Gold Star lapel pin able to stay in their homes, keeping neighbor- York (Mr. HANNA) and a Member op- under section 1126 of title 10, United States posed each will control 5 minutes. hoods intact. Code, as a widow, parent, or next of kin of a I believe that more money should be used member of the Armed Forces person who died in The Chair recognizes the gentleman to keep people in their homes. To the adminis- a manner described in subsection (a) of such from New York. tration’s credit, they attempted to create other section. Mr. HANNA. Mr. Chairman, this programs that would do that. The Republican ‘‘(4) PUBLICATION OF MEMBER AVAILABILITY amendment would add a findings sec- majority has spent the last weeks attempting FOR ASSISTANCE.—Not later than 5 days after tion detailing the flaws of the Home the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Affordable Modification Program, or to eliminate those programs also. Secretary of the Treasury shall publish to its Eliminating this program without a replace- Website on the World Wide Web in a prominent HAMP. It would also state that termi- ment program for the people on the front lines location, large point font, and boldface type the nating HAMP would result in signifi- of this recession is heartless and should be following statement: ‘The Home Affordable cant savings for the American tax- criminal. Modification Program (HAMP) has been termi- payers.

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I reclaim my time. ing with the spirit of transparency, American jobs and to keep Americans Look, we are supposed to be creating this amendment would include within in their homes. jobs around here, Mr. Chair, and we’re the bill the specific reasons why we This legislation is just the latest at- not creating anything. should end the failed HAMP program. tempt by the Republican majority to 1540 The HAMP program was designed to end foreclosure programs to help mid- b assist between 3 and 4 million home- dle class Americans. The majority’s The fact is we get spin and we get owners. However, as of February, only housing plan is very simple: foreclose imaginary arguments and we get failed 607,000 active permanent mortgage on the middle class. Now that millions and flawed economic theory but no an- modifications were made under HAMP. of families have already lost their swer to the fundamental question, While $30 billion was obligated by the homes, their plan is to hand out fore- which is, when are the jobs going to Treasury to HAMP, only $1.04 billion closure notices to everybody else. start arriving around here? has been disbursed. Furthermore, the What’s the Republican answer if you Mr. Chair, it is a pretty simple ques- Special Inspector General for TARP re- lose your home to foreclosure? So be it. tion: How many jobs does this bill cre- ported that HAMP offers many home- What’s the Republican answer if your ate? How many families will this bill owners ‘‘little more than false hope neighbors lose their homes? So be it. help keep in their homes? In fact, Mr. and in certain cases causes more harm What’s the Republican answer if you Chair, I have three major studies here than good.’’ The program does not ful- lose your job? So be it. with me today which I would like to fill its intended purpose of helping Mr. Chair, I would like to yield 20 enter into the RECORD which state very American homeowners. It delays rather seconds to the gentleman from New clearly that the Republican spending than prevents foreclosure. York for a question. I am offering the bill eliminates nearly 1 million jobs. This program was flawed from the be- gentleman 20 seconds because I want to The Economic Policy Institute study ginning. According to The Wall Street ask him a question. shows that the Republican spending Journal, the number of applications Does the gentleman want to answer bill, H.R. 1, will cut nearly 1 million canceled far exceeds those that were the question? American jobs. Mark Zandi of Moody’s approved, and the number of applica- Mrs. BIGGERT. The gentleman is not Analytics said that the Republican tions continues to slow. I agree with here. spending bill will cut 1 million jobs. A the Journal’s assessment, which also Mr. ELLISON. How many jobs does report from Goldman Sachs says that pointed out that keeping people in this amendment create? the Republican spending bill will cut homes they cannot afford is bad policy. Mrs. BIGGERT. This legislation is to nearly 1 million jobs. Incentivizing mortgage servicers to do reiterate what the Congressional Budg- Why is the Republican majority just that only exacerbates our housing et Office says about—— against jobs? Why won’t they take a crisis. Moreover, the private sector is Mr. ELLISON. Reclaiming my time, moment to do something about jobs? better equipped to deal with the prob- the gentlelady hasn’t told me the jobs [From the Economic Policy Institute, Feb. 9, lem, and they have modified nearly that this amendment, this bill, is going 2011] double the number of loans themselves to create. REPUBLICAN PROPOSAL TO ‘RIGHT OUR FISCAL without government involvement. Mr. MCHENRY. Will the gentleman SHIP’ THROWS MORE WORKERS OVERBOARD My amendment concludes that end- yield? (By Rebecca Thiess) ing this ineffective program would save Mr. ELLISON. I yield to the gen- Update: Since this piece was posted last taxpayers $1.4 billion, which is accord- tleman from North Carolina. week, the magnitude of discretionary fund- ing to the Congressional Budget Office. How many jobs is this amendment ing cuts for the duration of this fiscal year This is one step toward restoring fiscal going to create or is this bill going to proposed by House Republican leadership has discipline to our Federal Government. create? grown substantially, especially considering Too often, our constituents receive Mr. MCHENRY. Certainly, a multibil- the short time frame for implementation. biased or incomplete information on lion-dollar Federal program doesn’t After the House Appropriations Committee create any real private sector jobs. detailed $74 billion in cuts last Wednesday, a the issues we are discussing in Con- number of conservative members demanded gress, thus making it difficult for them Mr. ELLISON. I reclaim my time. $26 billion in additional cuts to make good to make informed assessments of our ‘‘No jobs’’ is the answer from the on the ‘‘Pledge to America,’’ bringing the work. Including additional facts on the gentleman from North Carolina. I ap- total level of cuts relative to President intended consequences of legislation is preciate his candor. Obama’s FY 2011 budget request to $100 bil- beneficial to the public. That is why I Mr. MCHENRY. Will the gentleman lion. A full $100 billion cut to discretionary urge support for the Hanna amendment yield? spending would likely result in job losses on and the underlying bill. Mr. ELLISON. Let me just finish the order of 994,000, using OMB’s GDP projec- I yield back the balance of my time. here. tions (CBO’s projections are based on current law) and assuming a fiscal multiplier of 1.5. Mr. MCHENRY. If the gentleman Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, I rise The new GOP budget proposes cutting non- in opposition to the amendment. would yield, I would be happy to ex- security discretionary spending by $81 billion The CHAIR. The gentleman from plain. relative to the president’s $478 billion re- Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. The CHAIR. The gentleman from quest for 2011. Non-security discretionary Mr. ELLISON. I rise in opposition to Minnesota controls the time. cuts of this magnitude would likely result in the gentleman from New York’s Mr. ELLISON. We are here for the job losses of just over 800,000. (2/15/2011) amendment and in opposition to the specific purpose of trying to create underlying bill today. some jobs and to help the American Today the Republican-led House Appro- Mr. Chairman, the middle class is people create their own dreams. That’s priations Committee released a list of 70 pro- shrinking, and deficits are rising be- posed funding cuts to government operations about jobs. We’ve been here 13 weeks, for the rest of fiscal year 2011. The cuts in- cause Republicans are giving a pass to and the majority caucus, Mr. Chair, cluded in the committee’s proposal are ex- special interests who cheated American hasn’t created one single job. tensive in both their depth and reach. In homeowners and wrecked our economy. I asked the gentleman from North total, House Republicans propose funding the This is the 13th week of the Repub- Carolina how many jobs this bill is cre- government at a level $74 billion below lican-controlled Congress. Republicans ating, and he just went off on a tangent President Obama’s FY 2011 budget request. continue to ignore the people’s top pri- somewhere. Now, I’m looking for some Of that cut, $58 billion (over three-quarters) ority, which is jobs. Instead of working kind of a number. I’ll even take an es- would apply to non-security discretionary to keep middle class families in their timate. spending. Included on the chopping block are a $224 homes, the Republican plan is to fore- How many jobs does this bill create? million cut to Amtrak, a $256 million cut in close on the American middle class. I yield to the gentleman. assistance to state and local law enforce- The American people sent us here to Mr. MCHENRY. When you cut Fed- ment, an $889 million cut for energy effi- protect the dream, not to destroy it, eral spending, you create private sector ciency and renewable energy programs, a $1

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billion cut to the National Institute for The political war is intensifying over the POLICY AT ODDS WITH ITSELF Health, a $1.3 billion cut to community federal budget. Lawmakers are at logger- Additional spending cuts would also be at health centers, and a $1.6 billion cut to the heads over how to cut government spending, cross-purposes with the government’s other Environmental Protection Agency. All cuts raising prospects that government services economic policies. The Federal Reserve is can be seen proportionally, below: will halt temporarily while the debate is re- holding short-term interest rates close to Cuts of this magnitude will undermine solved. Significant government spending re- zero and purchasing hundreds of billions of gross domestic product performance at a straint is vital, but given the economy’s dollars in long-term Treasury bonds, in an time when the economy is seeing anemic halting recovery, it would be counter- effort to hold down long-term interest rates. post-recession growth. Cuts in the range of productive for that restraint to begin until The Fed’s credit-easing efforts are scheduled $74 billion will lead to the loss of roughly the U.S. is creating enough jobs to lower the to continue through June, and the central 700,000 jobs. The domestic discretionary re- unemployment rate. Shutting the govern- bank is likely keep interest rates near zero duction of $58 billion will result in the loss of ment for long would put the recovery at risk, through 2011. Monetary authorities clearly around 590,000 jobs, as we demonstrate in not only because of the disruption to public remain nervous about the economy’s near- this briefing paper. services but also because of the potential term prospects. Like Paul Ryan’s budget outline, as we damage to consumer, business and investor The tax cuts and benefit extensions law- stress in this related piece, the proposal sug- confidence. makers agreed to late in 2010 are also pro- gests Americans take on unnecessary pain THE NEAR-TERM FIGHT OVER FUNDING viding substantial temporary support to the with no long-term gain. While $58 billion rep- Washington’s most immediate battle is economy. In addition to extending marginal resents a 12% reduction to the nonsecurity over near-term government spending. The personal tax rates for two years, the deal discretionary budget, it only represents 4% catalyst is the chance of a federal shutdown provided for a 2% payroll tax holiday in 2011, of the total 2011 deficit, and less than 2% of March 4, when current funding will run out. an extension of emergency unemployment total spending as projected by the Congres- The Obama administration’s recently un- insurance benefits through the end of the sional Budget Office. In other words, changes veiled budget plan calls for significant year, and—perhaps least appreciated in to the short-term budget picture would be spending restraint through the remainder of terms of its economic impact—the expensing inconsequential at best, and there would be this fiscal year, but House Republicans want of all business investment this year. The practically no benefit at all regarding the even greater cuts. Their proposal would cut deal ensured that fiscal policy, which would longer-term budget trajectory. Meanwhile, spending by about $100 billion more than in have significantly weighed on the economy associated job losses would certainly mag- the administration’s plan and would put in 2011, will be largely neutral instead. Fiscal nify the ongoing labor market crisis, which spending $60 billion below fiscal 2010 levels. restraint was appropriately put off until has now experienced 21 straight months of It is laudable that policymakers are fo- 2012, when the expansion is likely to be in unemployment over 9%. cused on reining in government spending. full swing. Appropriations Committee chairman Hal Much greater cuts will be needed, along with While the government spending cuts pro- Rogers has stated that he has a unique op- tax increases, to address the nation’s posed by House Republicans for this fiscal portunity to ‘‘right our fiscal ship.’’ In re- daunting long-term fiscal challenges. Even year mean only modest fiscal restraint, this ality, the nonsecurity discretionary budget under the most optimistic assumptions, the restraint is meaningful. If fully adopted, the is not adding to our long-term debt insta- current fiscal year’s deficit will exceed $1.3 cuts would shave almost half a percentage bility. If anything, the GOP efforts to extend trillion, equal to 9% of GDP. If the economy point from real GDP growth in 2011 and an- tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% of Americans continues to improve as anticipated, and other 0.2 percentage point in 2012. There and water down the estate tax have made our there are no significant policy changes, the would be almost 400,000 fewer U.S. jobs by fiscal ship a leakier vessel (according to the deficit will shrink over the next few years, the end of 2011 than without the cuts and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, settling around a level equal to 5% of GDP. some 700,000 fewer jobs by the end of 2012. these tax policies will have a two-year def- This is the so-called structural budget def- The fallout will extend into next year be- icit impact of $139 billion). The proposed pro- icit. Left alone, it will cause interest pay- cause it takes time for budget cuts to filter gram cuts not only fail to offset that lost tax ments on the nation’s debt to balloon, pro- through the economy. In all likelihood, the revenue, but they also target programs that ducing a fiscal crisis. Policymakers will proposed House cuts would not undermine exist to promote innovation, global competi- eventually need to cut annual spending and/ the current recovery; still, it is not nec- tiveness, and community and safety-net or raise taxes to shrink the deficit by $400 essary to take the chance. services. This is an effort to cut helpful and billion, bringing it down to a sustainable innovative programs and services tradition- NO CROWDING OUT YET level at no more than 2.5% of GDP. ally opposed by conservatives, disguised as This wouldn’t be true if the current budget an effort to promote fiscal responsibility. It TOO MUCH CUTTING TOO SOON deficits were crowding out private invest- would reduce jobs, it would hurt millions of While long-term government spending re- ment, but they aren’t. Business demand for people, and it would barely dent our long- straint is vital, and laying out a credible credit has recovered modestly, and house- term budget picture. path toward that restraint very desirable, holds continue to lower their debt obliga- too much cutting too soon would be counter- tions. Interest rates also remain extraor- [From Moody’s Analytics, Feb. 28, 2011] productive. The economy is much improved dinarily low. Some of this is due to the Fed’s A FEDERAL SHUTDOWN COULD DERAIL THE and should continue to gain traction, but the credit easing, but global investors also re- RECOVERY coast is not clear; it won’t be until busi- main willing buyers of U.S. debt even at low (By Mark Zandi) nesses begin hiring aggressively enough to interest rates. Ten-year Treasury bonds are meaningfully lower the still-high unemploy- yielding 3.5%, fixed mortgage rates are near Odds are uncomfortably high that the fed- ment rate. The economy is adding between 5%, and borrowing costs for below-invest- eral budget impasse will prompt a govern- 100,000 and 150,000 per month—but it must ment grade, or ‘‘junk’’, corporate bonds are ment shutdown. The Obama administration has shown sig- add closer to 200,000 jobs per month before we 8%—about as low as they have ever been. nificant spending restraint in its recent can say the economy is truly expanding Global investors won’t remain avid buyers of budget, but House Republicans want deeper again. Imposing additional government U.S. debt for long if policymakers don’t cuts. spending cuts before this has happened, as tackle the nation’s long-term fiscal prob- While cuts and tax increases are necessary House Republicans want, would be taking an lems; yet markets today appear unconcerned to address the nation’s long-term fiscal prob- unnecessary chance with the recovery. about the near-term deficits. lems, cutting too deeply before the economy This is particularly true given the added This could change if policymakers remain is in full expansion would add unnecessary threat presented by rising oil prices. Unrest deadlocked and the government suffers a risk. in the Middle East has pushed up the price of prolonged shutdown. The 1995–1996 experi- The House Republicans’ proposal would re- crude oil by about $10 per barrel; West Texas ence suggests that a brief shutdown need not duce 2011 real GDP growth by 0.5% and 2012 Intermediate is selling for almost $100 per be disruptive; in those years, nonessential growth by 0.2 percentage points. This would barrel, and a gallon of regular unleaded gaso- functions of the government were stopped mean some 400,000 fewer jobs created by the line has risen to about $3.25 nationwide. If briefly twice after the Clinton administra- end of 2011 and 700,000 fewer jobs by the end sustained, these prices will shave about 0.2% tion and the Newt Gingrich-led House of 2012. from real GDP growth in 2011, a dis- reached an impasse. By that measure, a A government shutdown lasting longer appointing but manageable outcome. If oil week-long shutdown in mid-March of 2011 than a couple of weeks would do much more prices approach $125 barrel, and gasoline would cost the economy about 0.2% in damage to the economy. reaches $4 per gallon, growth will slow sharp- annualized real growth in the first quarter. Lawmakers are likely to split the dif- ly and unemployment will begin rising Growth would rebound in the second quarter, ference between the administration and again. Should fuel prices return to their all- and there would be no discernible impact by House Republican proposals. This isn’t ideal time high near $150 per barrel for oil and year’s end. fiscal policy, but the economy will be able to $4.50 per gallon for gasoline, the economy A shutdown that lasted into April would be manage through it. would sink back into recession. Such a price a problem, however. Not only would this dis- A compromise could send an encouraging spike seems unlikely, but handicapping rupt a wide range of government operations signal about the more serious budget battles events in the Middle East with any precision and significantly cut the output of govern- to come. is practically impossible. ment workers, but the hit to confidence

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In the grow about policymakers’ ability to govern. most of the drag from federal fiscal policy first episode in November 1995, about 40% of This would be fodder for a new recession. for most of 2011. We see federal spending cuts federal employees excluding the postal serv- as the most important near-term risk The HITTING THE DEBT CEILING ice were furloughed; in the December lapse possibility of a government shutdown is a the share of furloughed employees dropped to Even more disconcerting would be a shut- significant but less likely factor, while the less than 15%, since Congress had managed down emerging from an impasse about the debate over state employee compensation to enact some appropriations legislation be- federal debt ceiling. Judging from the Treas- seems unlikely to have a meaningful near- tween the two shutdowns. If a shutdown oc- ury’s near-term financing needs, the current term macroeconomic effect: curred next month, it would probably affect debt ceiling will become a binding constraint Federal spending cuts would result in addi- nearly all agencies and departments, since on government operations no later than tional fiscal drag: In our recently updated no appropriations legislation has been en- June. The longer it takes Congress to raise budget deficit estimates, we have assumed acted so far this year. But even so, this the ceiling, the greater the fallout on finan- that Congress will reduce discretionary would imply that only around 40% of federal cial markets and the economy. Global inves- spending by $25bn below the Congressional employees would be affected. tors who own Treasury debt will receive Budget Office’s (CBO) baseline for FY2011, 3. A shutdown lasting more than a week their interest and principal payments, but, and another $25bn (for a total of $50bn below could be meaningful. If Congress fails to the spectacle of legislative gridlock on this the baseline) for FY2012 (for more on these renew the continuing resolution that is set issue may convince markets that U.S. pol- assumptions and our budget estimates, see to expire on March 4, the lapse seems likely icymakers will have even more trouble mak- ‘‘The US Budget Outlook: Better, but Not to be fairly short. After all, there have been ing hard future policy choices. Interest rates Good Enough,’’ US Economics Analyst 11/05, several short government shutdowns over could spike, stock prices and the value of the February 4, 2011). By contrast, the House of the last few decades, but only two lasting U.S. dollar could fall, and the economy Representatives passed legislation over the more than three days. But a lapse of more would suffer severe harm. weekend to cut spending for FY2011 by $60bn than a few days, particularly toward the end While these dark scenarios highlight the from current levels (the House hasn’t yet ad- of the quarter, could be more important. If threat of a serious policy misstep in the next dressed FY2012). Both scenarios would add to funding lapsed, non-essential services would several weeks, the very seriousness of the the drag from federal fiscal policy on growth: shut down immediately, representing around threat improves chances that policymakers 1. The modest spending cuts we assume in $8bn per week in missed federal spending, as- will come to terms. The most likely scenario our own budget forecast would lead to re- suming that 40% of federal employees (not is thus a political compromise that roughly newed fiscal drag. Since spending cuts could including the postal service) and their ac- splits the difference between the administra- be enacted no earlier than next month, when tivities are deemed non-essential. This would tion and House Republican proposals, with the current fiscal year will be nearly half equate to $32bn in annualized terms, or spending cuts in fiscal 2011 of closer to $30 over, $25bn in cuts would require spending in around 0.2% of GDP for each week of shut- billion. the second half of FY2011 to be reduced by down. Pulling this spending out of Q2 would This isn’t ideal fiscal policy, but the econ- $50bn at an annual rate. Since the cut would reduce the contribution to quarterly GDP omy will be able to manage through it. And be phased in abruptly, it could result in a growth from federal activity by a little over if the compromise is reached relatively drag on growth in Q2 by as much as one per- 0.8pp at an annualized rate for each week the gracefully, it could send an encouraging sig- centage point (pp), but would quickly fade shutdown lasted, though if the shutdown nal that policymakers can navigate the over the next two quarters as spending sta- ended long enough before the end of the much more difficult budget battles still to bilizes at a lower level, with little effect quarter it is quite possible that some of the come. versus current policy on the rate of real GDP missed activity could be made up, reducing growth by year end. the overall hit to growth. Otherwise, the re- GOLDMAN SACHS 2. The spending cut package that passed turn to previous spending levels following a (By Alec Phillips) the House of Representatives would have a one-week shutdown would actually increase deeper effect. Under the House passed spend- Proposals to cut federal spending, the pos- growth in the following quarter by 0.5pp and ing bill, the drag on GDP growth from fed- sibility of a government shutdown, and the by smaller amounts in subsequent quarters eral fiscal policy would increase by 1.5pp to escalated debate over state employee com- until most of the effect is reversed. 2pp in Q2 and Q3 compared with current law. pensation has increased interest in the effect State budget negotiations seem likely to However, we don’t see this scenario as likely; have the least effect: Debate over state em- of fiscal policy on growth, after last year’s while we expect discretionary spending to be fiscal package briefly neutralized the ex- ployee compensation and the related issue of cut, the current House proposal doesn’t ap- collective bargaining and other organiza- pected drag from federal fiscal policy. pear viable in the Senate, and the president Federal spending cuts deserve the most at- tional issues among state employee unions has already threatened a veto. tention. They are the most likely of these have begun to make headlines in a number of A federal shutdown poses less risk, as long states—Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana are the issues to occur, and could have the largest as it is brief. A federal shutdown can poten- magnitude. The assumption we incorporated latest. While these issues are important for tially occur when one or more of the 12 an- the longer-run fiscal health of state and into our recently revised budget estimates— nual appropriations bills have not been en- discretionary spending cuts of $25bn and local governments, in the short-term their acted for the current fiscal year. Usually, balanced budget requirements make revenue $50bn below the CBO baseline for FY2011 and Congress provides temporary funding FY2012 respectively—would shave nearly one shortfalls the most important factor driving through a ‘‘continuing resolution’’ (CR) until their fiscal stance over the coming fiscal percentage point off of the annualized rate of appropriations have been enacted, but from real GDP growth in Q2, but would fade year (for most states, this begins in July). time to time, particularly when control of Political decisions will determine how spend- quickly with a negligible effect on growth by government is divided, this does not happen year-end. ing cuts are distributed, and will also deter- and funding lapses. When this occurs, any mine the mix of tax hikes and spending cuts, The related risk of a temporary federal agency or cabinet department without fund- government shutdown could also lead to a but are much less likely to change the over- ing in place for the current fiscal year must all amount of tightening that will occur. So fiscal drag on growth, but this appears to be cease non-essential operations. So far, Con- a lower probability scenario. We estimate while we continue to expect around 0.5pp in gress has not enacted any of the annual ap- drag this year from state and local fiscal re- that each week that the federal government propriations bills for the fiscal year that trenchment, recent developments don’t seem is shut down would reduce federal spending began October 1, so a shutdown would affect likely to change this in either direction. by around $8bn, and could reduce real GDP virtually all non-essential programs. That growth by as much as 0.8 pp at an annualized said, the potential for a federal shutdown PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY rate in the quarter it occurred, but would probably does not present a major risk: Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, I have provide a lift to growth in the following 1. While the possibility of a shutdown is a parliamentary inquiry. quarter as federal activity returned to the real, it isn’t that likely. We wrote more ex- The CHAIR. The gentleman will state previous level. tensively on the key fiscal developments his parliamentary inquiry. The policies that several state govern- over the next few months last week (see Mr. ELLISON. Does the author of the ments are debating related to state em- ‘‘The Federal Budget Process Gets Under- amendment need to be on the floor for ployee compensation and organization ap- way,’’ US Daily, February 17, 2011). The bot- his amendment? pear to have—at least in the short term—lit- tom line is that while rhetoric has escalated tle potential macroeconomic effect. We as- regarding spending cuts and the threat of a The CHAIR. The gentleman from sume that state governments will cut spend- shutdown, we expect both sides to try to New York had yielded back all of his ing or raise taxes no more than necessary to avoid one if possible, with the most likely time. balance their budgets. This amount will be solution appearing to be a short-term exten- Mr. ELLISON. So what is the answer determined by the level of tax receipts avail- sion of funding at slightly reduced levels. to the question? Is that ‘‘no’’?

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Well, let me close, sued an effort to cut American jobs, But my question is even deeper than then. and now that we’re dealing with hous- that. What is the Republican majority We’ve seen 13 weeks of the Repub- ing programs, in the midst of the worst going to do about the massive fore- lican majority. The American people foreclosure crisis since the Great De- closure crisis in America today? My made changes and expected jobs. pression, the Republican majority has question is, do you all stand by the They’ve gotten zero jobs bills at all. nothing to offer except to take away proposition that it’s just laissez faire What they’ve seen is a Republican the little program that does work. economics, and that while we have so- agenda that cuts 1 million jobs, cuts 1 The Republican majority’s quick to cialism for the banks, we have hard- million jobs, and on this critical issue say, oh, those 600,000 people who did get core capitalism for the American peo- of Americans keeping their homes, the a modification, that’s nothing, but to ple? That’s the question I’d like to hear Republican majority has nothing but those people that’s a lot. To those peo- the majority answer today. But this is to take away the small programs that ple, that’s home. A responsible major- an accurate statement. This has been, exist. This is a shame, and I hope the ity would say, well, how can we double up till now, the existing cost of Mr. American people are watching this de- the numbers, how can we triple them, QUIGLEY’s amendment for each modi- bate today, Mr. Chairman. how can we help Americans stay in fication. I yield back the balance of my time. their homes? But that’s not what we I reserve the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the have. Mr. MCHENRY. I would say that his amendment offered by the gentleman What we have today in America’s dissenting views are dissenting from from New York (Mr. HANNA). Congress is a Republican plan to fore- the ranking member of Financial Serv- The question was taken; and the close on the American dream. And so ices, Mr. FRANK and his staff. $7,500 is Chair announced that the noes ap- Congressman QUIGLEY offers some very what they claim. The Treasury Depart- peared to have it. commonsense findings that should be ment claims $20,000. Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Chairman, I de- contained within this legislation that My colleague also said that this is a mand a recorded vote. point out the fact that as of February little program. That’s absolutely ab- The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of 25, $1.04 billion of HAMP funding has surd, Mr. Chairman. That’s absurd. It’s rule XVIII, further proceedings on the been disbursed; that as of January 31, a $29.5 billion program of our taxpayer amendment offered by the gentleman there have been about 500,000-plus ac- dollars. But you know, I think he needs from New York will be postponed. tive and permanent modifications, to understand something, and my col- AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. ELLISON about another 145,000 active trial modi- league needs to understand what this The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- fications, for a total of well over 600,000 program is actually doing to people. sider amendment No. 2 printed in part currently active modifications. The You ask my constituent from Hick- A of House Report 112–34. record should reflect that, Mr. Chair- ory who is in the HAMP program: Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, Con- man, because the record should tell the We’ve been in the HAMP program since gressman QUIGLEY has an amendment truth. The record should tell the truth, February of 2010 and still have no an- at the desk, and I rise to offer his yes, about problems that need fixing swer. We’re being charged late fees, and amendment on his behalf. but also about the success that has we’ve been reported to the credit bu- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate happened. reau. We’ve been in underwater since the amendment. It’s a shame if we can’t pass this very April and on trial payments for 6 The text of the amendment is as fol- simple commonsense amendment, and months, which is only supposed to have lows: we need to pass it today. been 3 months. We’ve not received an Page 4, after line 6, insert the following I reserve the balance of my time. answer. new section (and redesignate the succeeding Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I rise Another constituent from Stanley sections accordingly): in opposition to the amendment. said, We’ve paid payments every SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. The CHAIR. The gentleman from month, but now we’re being told we’re The Congress finds that— North Carolina is recognized for 5 min- behind in payments because it was not (1) the Home Affordable Modification Pro- utes. gram (HAMP) was first announced in Feb- the original monthly amount on our Mr. MCHENRY. Well, let’s talk about ruary 2009 and became active in March 2009; original loan, but it’s the amount we (2) HAMP provides financial incentives to the substance of the amendment. If the were told to pay in 2010. How can we be mortgage servicers, borrowers, and investors sponsor will not, I intend to. The spon- behind? to facilitate mortgage modifications that sor of the amendment and the amend- I’ve heard from constituents that tell lower borrowers’ monthly mortgage pay- ment here says that it costs about the same story. It is reduced monthly ments to no more than 31 percent of their $1,500 per mortgage modification. That trial payments. They’ve been rejected monthly income; is, in fact, not the case. The substance due to eligibility issues or lost docu- (3) as of February 25, 2011, $1.04 billion of of this amendment is extremely decep- mentation. By payments being reduced HAMP funding has been disbursed; tive and flawed. In fact, the statistics (4) as of January 31, 2011, there were 539,493 in the trial payment period, they’ve active permanent modifications and 145,260 used within it are not even the dis- ended up defaulting on their mortgage. active trial modifications, for a total of senting views of the Democrats on the This is a Federal program that’s ac- 684,753 currently active modifications; and Financial Services Committee. They’re tively harmed them. (5) each currently active modification has not even the views of the Treasury De- cost the Department of Treasury approxi- partment. The Treasury Department b 1550 mately $1,518.80. testified in front of the Congressional I would ask my colleague to look at The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Oversight Panel and said that the per- the substance of the facts of this pro- lution 170, the gentleman from Min- manent modifications under HAMP gram and admit it’s been a failure and nesota (Mr. ELLISON) and a Member op- would cost about $20,000. This amend- vote to repeal and end this program. posed each will control 5 minutes. ment says $1,500. On its face it’s false. I reserve the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman I would encourage my colleagues to Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, I would from Minnesota. vote against it. like to point out that, in fact, the num- Mr. ELLISON. I yield myself as much I reserve the balance of my time. ber $1,518 is accurate for the cost up time as I may consume. Mr. ELLISON. To clearly correct the until to date. That’s how much the pro- Mr. Chairman, it’s important that record, paragraph 5 says each current gram has cost. Projected costs are a the American people are well aware active modification has cost the De- different matter. And I think if the

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We’re talking got to stop the spending and stop the amendment to this bill that will ensure about a system in which, under Repub- taxing and all the things that could that every dime of savings that comes lican control, we have not regulated happen. from terminating the program will go markets, have not pursued consumer So exactly what unemployed Ameri- back to the Treasury to reduce the protection, consumers getting into no- cans want and what homeowners want debt of our country. doc, low-doc loans, being taken advan- and need is a job and a paycheck, not Our country finds itself in the middle tage of by unscrupulous individuals a handout or another failed taxpayer- of a spending-driven fiscal crisis. And whom the Republican majority refused paid government program. back in November, the American peo- to regulate. Under Republican majori- I would urge my colleagues to oppose ple sent a message that was loud and ties in Congress and in the White this amendment and stop talking about clear: Stop the out-of-control spending House, this chicken has come home to the jobs. Let’s focus on the substance in Washington. roost and has wreaked havoc on the of these amendments. For 2 years, the motto in Washington American economy. And instead of try- The CHAIR. The gentleman from was ‘‘spend now, worry later.’’ This is ing to do something about it, the Re- North Carolina has 15 seconds remain- unfair to future generations who will publican majority is not doing any- ing. inherit a bankrupt country if we don’t thing about it. Mr. MCHENRY. In closing, Mr. Chair, act. It’s one thing to get up here and say: I would encourage my colleagues to un- It’s only appropriate that we in this You know what? That program isn’t derstand that when government taxes Congress begin our work by cutting working very well, and here’s some- more and spends more, it crowds out programs that simply don’t work. The body who thinks it doesn’t work well. private sector job creation and growth. Home Affordable Modification Pro- I’m quite sure that that story you read We’re about growing jobs in this Con- gram, or HAMP, has hurt the very peo- is probably true; but, you know what? gress, and I urge my colleagues to get ple it was intended to help by giving There are a lot of people whom it did on board. them false hope. help. And more than that, why don’t The CHAIR. The question is on the In his most recent quarterly report we fix it? What is the majority’s pro- amendment offered by the gentleman to Congress, the Inspector General of gram to deal with foreclosure? Do they from Minnesota (Mr. ELLISON). TARP stated that the HAMP program have one, or do they just have criti- The amendment was rejected. ‘‘continues to fall dramatically short cism for what other people propose? AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. CANSECO of any meaningful standard of suc- It’s easy to be a critic. I’d rather The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- cess.’’ That, Mr. Chairman, is Wash- write a critique to a movie than make sider amendment No. 3 printed in part ington-speak for ‘‘failure.’’ one. I think making one is tougher, A of House Report 112–34. The program has done nothing to even a bad one. But being a critic is al- Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Chairman, I have halt foreclosures. In fact, home fore- ways easy, and the worst movie is bet- an amendment made in order under the closures in the United States have ter than the best review. rule. risen from 2.3 million in 2008 to 2.9 mil- So let me just say, the Republican The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate lion in 2010. HAMP is not only a bad majority has a responsibility to re- the amendment. deal for homeowners, it’s a bad deal for spond to the American people. They The text of the amendment is as fol- taxpayers as well. Every child born in have a responsibility to do something lows: America today is responsible for over about foreclosures. And I’m hoping to Page 5, after line 3, insert the following $45,000 of our national debt. It is simply hear somewhere, sometime, today, that new paragraph: unacceptable for Washington to con- they’re ready to do something in favor ‘‘(3) DEFICIT REDUCTION.— tinue spending money on a program of the American people. ‘‘(A) USE OF UNOBLIGATED FUNDS.—Notwith- that doesn’t work. The Republican no-jobs agenda has standing any other provision of this title, For 2 years, Washington acted as if it been exposed, Mr. Chair. The American the amounts described in subparagraph (B) didn’t have a spending problem. And as shall not be available after the date of the people know they haven’t done any- enactment of this subsection for obligation we look around the world at countries thing to create jobs or to protect or expenditure under the Home Affordable who now find themselves in fiscal homes. All they want to do is criticize Modification Program of the Secretary, but nightmares because of out-of-control programs that could use some improve- should be covered into the General Fund of government, we have to take a look in ment. They’d rather just get rid of the Treasury and should be used only for re- the mirror. them altogether. ducing the budget deficit of the Federal Gov- The most dangerous words in Amer- I yield back the balance of my time. ernment. ica right now are ‘‘it can’t happen Mr. MCHENRY. I would say, Mr. ‘‘(B) IDENTIFICATION OF UNOBLIGATED here,’’ but just take a look at the facts: Chairman, my colleague is right. It is FUNDS.—The amounts described in this sub- Moody’s has recently downgraded the paragraph are any amounts made available easy to be a critic of this program be- under title I of the Emergency Economic debt of Spain, a country that is ex- cause it is an epic failure. Stabilization Act of 2008 that— pected to run a budget deficit equal to I yield such time as she may consume ‘‘(i) have been allocated for use, but not 6 percent of GDP in 2011; to my colleague from Illinois (Mrs. yet obligated as of the date of the enactment Today, Portugal and Greece were BIGGERT). of this subsection, under the Home Afford- downgraded by the S&P because of Mrs. BIGGERT. I thank the gen- able Modification Program of the Secretary; overspending and budget deficits; tleman for yielding. and And now the United States is ex- We keep talking about jobs, jobs, ‘‘(ii) are not necessary for providing assist- pected to run a much greater deficit of jobs. We’ve talked about that for sev- ance under such Program on behalf of home- 9.8 percent of GDP in 2011; owners who, pursuant to paragraph (2), may eral years now—jobs, jobs, jobs. What be provided assistance after the date of the Admiral Mullen, the Chairman of the we are trying to do is to create an envi- enactment of this subsection.’’. Joint Chiefs of Staff, has stated that ronment that we will be able to have Page 5, line 4, strike ‘‘(3)’’ and insert ‘‘(4)’’. the most significant threat to our Na- the private sector create the jobs. Page 6, line 13, strike ‘‘(4)’’ and insert tion and our national security is our We need to stop funding programs ‘‘(5)’’. debt. that don’t work with money that we The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- So make no mistake about it: It can don’t have. And out-of-control Federal lution 170, the gentleman from Texas happen here, and it will happen here spending is hurting our economic re- (Mr. CANSECO) and a Member opposed unless something is done. covery so that we can have those jobs. each will control 5 minutes. I just returned from a constituent We’ve got a $14.2 trillion national debt. The Chair recognizes the gentleman workweek in my district, the 23d Dis- And economists agree that reducing from Texas. trict of Texas. I had many town hall government spending will create a Mr. CANSECO. I thank my colleague meetings and conversations with con- more favorable environment for pri- from North Carolina (Mr. MCHENRY) stituents, and all the while I heard

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I spoke to, Will and Debbie Brenson, What that means is that if this does By the way, the Inspector General are most concerned about their grand- have a net cost to the Treasury, in 2013 did say he was critical of the program. children, Katlin and Taylor, what kind the President in power at that time When asked by the gentleman’s Texas of a country are they going to inherit, will be directed to send us legislation colleague, Mr. GREEN of Houston, he certainly, not with the opportunities to require that this come out of the said, no, he would not abolish it. He that they had to build their small busi- large financial institutions, that is, specifically said he wouldn’t abolish it. ness in Fair Oaks, Texas. nothing from the Treasury. He was asked that in the hearing and If we don’t change course, we will be Now, I say I’m worried about it be- said no. guilty of committing an intergenera- cause we’ve had two further instances And we have consistently heard from tional theft, the likes of which no of this which the Republicans have op- the other side a statistic they have country has ever seen. We’ll be the posed. We’ve just had a package of four never yet validated, that more people first generation of Americans to ever bills. Two of them came out of the fi- were harmed than helped. None of the leave the next generation with a dimin- nancial reform bill, their financing did: people they quote say that. ished future. help for the unemployed homeowners Yes, it’s a program that’s difficult My colleagues on the other side of and the neighborhood stabilization pro- because we wouldn’t do bankruptcy the aisle often feel that only govern- gram. and we have left the voluntary decision ment can steer our economy on the In the version of the bill that we put in the hands of the private sector. right course, but we now know just first in the conference, that money was That’s why this argument that the pri- how wrong that argument is. Unem- to be recovered by an assessment on vate sector can do it better is so non- ployment is at an unacceptable 8.9 per- banks with $50 billion or more and sensical. It is the refusal of the private cent, and over 13 million Americans re- hedge funds with $10 billion or more; sector to fully participate in this pro- main unemployed. and Republican opposition to it killed gram in its full spirit that’s been the We are on track for our third it. problem. straight $1 trillion deficit, and we don’t So, yes, it is true that temporarily, Mr. CANSECO. Will the gentleman have much to show for it. We have to now, the unemployed homeowners and yield? put an end to wasteful spending, and the neighborhood stabilization come Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield we must reduce the debt for future gen- out of the Treasury. We have filed leg- to the gentleman from Texas. erations. islation, and I just refiled it last week, Mr. CANSECO. Are you in favor of Mr. MCHENRY’s bill, and my amend- but it goes back to where we were in the amendment or opposed to the ment, with them we will stop wasting July that would take it from the large amendment? Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I am taxpayer dollars on failing programs financial institutions. and ensure that any savings from ter- Similarly, by the way, in the finan- indifferent. Well, I’m against the mination are not recycled into yet an- cial reform bill we had a provision that amendment. I take it back. I am other program. The savings will go to- said, over Republican objections, that against the amendment because I had wards paying down our country’s ex- the FDIC would immediately assess the to be against the amendment to get the ploding debt. amount that we thought we would need time to speak. So I am against the I urge passage of my amendment. for the TARP on the large financial in- amendment. But I’m not against the amendment I yield back the balance of my time. stitutions. on substantive grounds. I’m against it Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. So let’s be very clear. If we carry out on aesthetic grounds. I hate to clutter Chairman, I have the right to close, our promises and commitments, this things up with an amendment that and I am my only speaker. money will not come out of the tax- The CHAIR. Does the gentleman wish doesn’t do anything. payer; it will come out of the TARP. It Well, let me go back to the sub- to claim time in opposition? will come out of the large financial in- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Yes, I stance. The substance is that we have a stitutions. false claim that this is because of the claim the time in opposition, and I’m I can’t say the same for certain other taxpayers, when the TARP will make the only speaker, so I will reserve my wasteful spending. Members on the sure that it doesn’t come out of the time. other side insisted, for example, in The CHAIR. The gentleman from taxpayers, the TARP legislation. overriding the objection of Secretary And Members who vote to send Massachusetts has the only time re- Gates to the second engine. Now, the money, $1.2 billion, to build up the se- maining. gentleman from Texas voted with Sec- curity forces of Iraq, please don’t have Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Has retary Gates and me, and I appreciate them tell me, Mr. Chairman, that the gentleman used up all the time? that. they’re for efficient spending. The se- The CHAIR. The time of the gen- But a majority of Republicans voted curity forces in Iraq. tleman from Texas has expired. to give him the second engine, even How about Afghan infrastructure? Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I though he said he’d tell the President The majority voted to send money to apologize. I heard him say reserve, and to veto the bill. People disregarded, a Afghanistan for infrastructure. There I misunderstood that. majority in the House, on both sides, is a great mark of efficiency. I will say about this amendment that the request that the Osprey be killed. The CHAIR. The question is on the it is harmless and perfectly okay for In other words, people cite Secretary amendment offered by the gentleman people to claim credit for what’s al- Gates and cite Admiral Mullen, but we from Texas (Mr. CANSECO). ready been done, kind of like going to still hear on the Republican side criti- The amendment was agreed to. a taxidermist and shooting the bear. cism of them for trying to live up to AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. MILLER OF If this amendment didn’t happen, the their own words when they say, well, NORTH CAROLINA same result would be there. But here’s we’re going to limit military spending. The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- the result: temporarily this comes out I don’t think it is a reasonable policy sider amendment No. 4 printed in part of tax funds. But because it’s TARP to cite their worries about the deficit A of House Report 112–34. money, it’s subject to a—and by the and then override them in specific Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. Mr. way, we passed an amendment that cases. And we also have, of course—and Chair, I seek to offer the amendment as says it goes back to the Treasury tem- here the Pentagon wanted it, I think the designee of Mr. INSLEE of Wash- porarily. they were wrong—$1.2 billion my col- ington. I say ‘‘temporarily’’ because over Re- leagues voted for—I voted against it— The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate publican objections, and I hope they’re to spend money to build up the secu- the amendment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.033 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 The text of the amendment is as fol- for the TARP program; yes, a lot of Mr. MCHENRY. I would say that you lows: people have criticized the program. read a quote from the Special Inspector Page 5, line 6, before the period insert ‘‘, Unlike Republicans, a lot of us have General from TARP, Mr. Barofsky: EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAM, AND REPLACE- been trying to figure out a way to ‘‘The basic idea of a well-run govern- MENT PROGRAM’’. make it work. I have offered several ment program is to have clear goals, Page 5, line 8, before ‘‘determine’’ insert suggestions. have a plan to meet these goals, meas- ‘‘(i)’’. b 1610 ure progress along the way against Page 5, line 9, after ‘‘by’’ insert ‘‘home- these goals, change your program when owners meeting the criteria under the terms I have criticized it continuously for 2 necessary so you can still achieve of such Program for eligibility for assistance years and said what we should be doing under such Program, the effectiveness of those goals. such Program, and the impact of such Pro- instead, and on what we should be ‘‘But this is how the TARP has been gram on such eligible homeowners, including doing instead there has been a deaf- implemented and, in particular, this the extent of usage by’’. ening silence from Republicans. program within TARP: set goals. Ig- Page 5, line 11, before the period insert the We know we can do something. We nore goals entirely. Hope for the best. following: ‘‘, (ii) identify improvements to know we have to do something. The When the best is different, change your the Program and best practices under the foreclosures and the drop in home val- goals and say you never really meant it Program, and (iii) determine the need, and ues are grinding down the middle class. when you had those goals. Pretend that appropriate guidelines and standards, for a The value they have in their home, the mortgage modification program of the Sec- the program is a success, even though retary to replace the Home Affordable Modi- equity they have in their home is the it is not meeting these goals.’’ fication Program that is (I) based on the bulk of their life savings. So when That is Mr. Barofsky’s analysis of guidelines and standards for such Program, their home goes down in value, their Treasury’s implementation. I would with appropriate improvements as identified life savings go away. We have got to ask my colleague, if that is in keeping by the study, and (II) available to home- get control of this. We know we can with his expectations for a new govern- owners who meet the criteria under the make something work because we have ment program, then, I would submit, terms of such Program for eligibility for as- the tool. One of the most successful that is what they will come up with. sistance under such Program’’. programs in the New Deal got control Page 5, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘paragraph This Treasury has defended TARP (1)’’ and insert the following: ‘‘subparagraph of the foreclosure crisis then, and the and defended HAMP, and in particular (A), identifying the improvements to and Federal Government made a profit HAMP, which has been roundly criti- best practices under the Home Affordable from the program. cized even by La Raza, which has been Modification Program identified pursuant to And there is reason to think that a tried and true liberal activist for a the study, setting forth the Secretary’s de- there will be real rules, real enforce- long time. But Treasury has been de- termination of the need for, the appropriate able rules soon. There are settlement fending it. Why? I’m not sure. But in- guidelines and standards for, the mortgage talks pending on enforcement action stead of reforming the program, in- insurance program determined pursuant to by States Attorney Generals and by the study,’’. stead of fixing the program, they refuse Page 5, line 21, before the period insert the the Federal agencies for the violations to do it; and so we must end it. following: ‘‘and to the mortgage insurance of law by the biggest banks that han- I yield back the balance of my time. program identified and described pursuant to dled most of these mortgages, which The CHAIR. The question is on the subparagraph (A)(iii)’’. Republicans have opposed; and there amendment offered by the gentleman Page 6, after line 12, insert the following: are rules in the offing from the CFPB, from North Carolina (Mr. MILLER). ‘‘(D) IMPLEMENTATION.—Upon the expira- the Consumer Financial Protection Bu- The amendment was rejected. tion of the 90-day period beginning upon the reau, which they have also proposed, AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MS. WATERS submission to the Congress of the report re- something that really will make this quired under subparagraph (B), the Secretary The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- shall, only to the extent that amounts for work. sider amendment No. 5 printed in part such purpose are provided in advance in ap- Mr. INSLEE’s amendment is much the A of House Report 112–34. propriations Acts, implement the mortgage same. It requires a pullback, a hard Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I have insurance program described in such report look at the program and what will an amendment at the desk. pursuant to subparagraph (A)(iii) through make it work, what are the guidelines The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate issuance of appropriate guidelines and stand- that need to make it work, what are the amendment. ards set forth in the report.’’. the standards that need to make it The text of the amendment is as fol- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- work, and requires that those sug- lows: lution 170, the gentleman from North gested changes be implemented in the Page 7, line 2, strike the last closing Carolina (Mr. MILLER) and a Member program. quotation marks and the last period. opposed each will control 5 minutes. I urge adoption of the amendment. Page 7, after line 2, add the following: The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I rise ‘‘(5) NOTIFICATION TO HAMP APPLICANTS RE- from North Carolina. in opposition to the amendment. QUIRED.— Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. Mr. The CHAIR. The gentleman from ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days Chairman, first I want to assure the North Carolina is recognized for 5 min- after the date of the enactment of this sub- gentleman from Texas that if he’s wor- utes. section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall inform each individual who applied for the ried about the debt burden that chil- Mr. MCHENRY. I think this is a fun- Home Affordable Modification Program and dren being born today face, with re- damentally flawed amendment. will not be considered for a modification spect to this program, unless one of What this amendment essentially under such Program due to termination of those children takes a job on Wall does is say that the last agency in gov- such Program under this subsection— Street within the next two years, like ernment that we had asked to conduct ‘‘(i) that such Program has been termi- the talking baby in the ETrade ads, a review of this program would be in nated; they really are not going to have to charge of the review of the program ‘‘(ii) that loan modifications under such pay for this program. This program is and would be in charge of designing a Program are no longer available; ‘‘(iii) of the name and contact information going to come from the financial sec- new program, even though the previous of such individual’s Member of Congress; and tor. That was a promise made in the program they designed is flawed and ‘‘(iv) that the individual should contact his TARP legislation; and unless they plan harmful and a failure, and immediately or her Member of Congress to assist the indi- to break that promise, and I’m begin- report back to Congress a program that vidual in contacting the individual’s lender ning to get the feeling that they are, is basically the same. or servicer for the purpose of negotiating or this is not going to be a cost borne by Look, Ronald Reagan once said: The acquiring a loan modification.’’. innocent taxpayers, but by the indus- closest thing to eternal life is a Federal The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- try that created the mess. program. That quote is this amend- lution 170, the gentlewoman from Cali- Now, many people have criticized the ment. I ask my colleagues to oppose it. fornia (Ms. WATERS) and a Member op- TARP program, including me. The Con- I reserve the balance of my time. posed each will control 5 minutes. gressional Oversight Panel has; the Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. I The Chair recognizes the gentle- Special Investigator, Inspector General yield back the balance of my time. woman from California.

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It is woman from California (Ms. WATERS). not be considered for a modification up to the servicers. The amendment was agreed to. due to termination of the program, and What a lot of people don’t know is AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON that they can contact their Member of who is the servicer. The servicer is sim- LEE OF TEXAS Congress for assistance in negotiating ply in most cases a company that is The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- with or acquiring a loan modification owned by the bank. They own their sider amendment No. 6 printed in part from their servicer. own servicing company, which means A of House Report 112–34. I raise this amendment because my that once the mortgage is signed on by Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. friends on the opposite side of the aisle the homeowner, they now give it to Chairman, I have an amendment at the have the majority in the House, and this other company that they own, desk. they will probably prevail on this these servicers; and the servicers have The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate amendment; but I think that we have a the responsibility for collecting on the the amendment. responsibility to say to our constitu- mortgage, for collecting on late fees, The text of the amendment is as fol- ents what we are doing and what we for collecting on attorney fees, and for lows: are not doing. doing loan modifications. But the Add at the end the following new section: Many of them have just begun to homeowners couldn’t get to them. SEC. 3. STUDY. learn about the loan modification pro- HAMP is supposed to help them get to (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than the end of gram, the HAMP program, and all of a them. the 60-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of sudden it is going to be pulled out from These servicers have gotten away under them if this amendment prevails the Treasury shall begin a study to identify with being unregulated for all of these what aspects of the Home Affordable Modi- and if it passes on the opposite side of years. As a matter of fact, there are no fication Program were successful and most the aisle and in the Senate, et cetera; standards for servicers. If you call one effectively carried out the original purpose and the constituents need to know ex- bank, they will send you to their loss of the Program. actly what we have done. mitigation department. What they (b) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the Now, I worked with Mr. MCHENRY on don’t tell you, banks such as Bank of 6-month period beginning on the date of the this amendment and we worked out America, their loss mitigation is an enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a report to the Congress containing— some language that he thought was offshore operation. You may be talking fair, and I believe we do have his sup- (1) all findings and determinations made in to somebody in India who has got this carrying out the study required under sub- port. That is not to say that I support little cookie-cutter sheet which says: section (a); and the bill because I don’t support this How much money do you make? How (2) legislative recommendations for a new amendment. I don’t support this bill many times have you been late on your mortgage modification program that could that would literally dismantle the payment? Let’s figure out how not to more successfully and effectively achieve the HAMP program. give you a loan modification, but original purpose of the Home Affordable Yes, there are criticisms about this maybe to give you a few months to Modification Program. program. I and others would have liked catch up. But loss mitigation means a The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- for it to have been broader, for it to lot of different things in all of these lution 170, the gentlewoman from have helped more people. But don’t for- different banks, if you are lucky Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a Member get, over 600,000 people have been enough to get to the servicer. opposed each will control 5 minutes. helped. I know the target was 3 million The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- The Chair recognizes the gentle- to 4 million people, and we certainly woman has expired. woman from Texas. haven’t come close to that. Ms. WATERS. I would just simply Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank But to do away with this program ask for support for transparency and the chairman very much, and I thank would leave the American taxpayers support to keep this program going. my colleagues very much as well. who have gotten into loans, oftentimes As we come to the floor of the House, tricked into these loans, misled into b 1620 I know that Members on both sides of these loans by the loan initiators, the Mrs. BIGGERT. I claim the time in the aisle are committed to knowing the banks and the mortgage companies opposition, even though I am not op- facts. We want to know the facts when that told them that they could help posed to the amendment. we go to town hall meetings when our them get a mortgage even though these The CHAIR. Without objection, the constituents pose very deliberative were exotic products, these were teaser gentlewoman from Illinois is recog- questions. We want to give them num- loans, these were no doc loans, these nized for 5 minutes. bers. We want to be able to reason with were loans that were going to reset and There was no objection. them. And one of the deliberative as- cause the taxpayer to be in a loan that Mrs. BIGGERT. I just have a ques- pects of legislation is that you fix it; they could not afford. tion for the sponsor of this amend- you don’t end it. Many innocent people trying to live ment. You have had several amend- So I rise today to ask my colleagues the American Dream signed on the dot- ments in several of these bills, and I to support my amendment, an amend- ted line. And also there was a lot of wanted to make sure this is the same ment that I think makes common fraud involved where some of these as what you and Mr. MCHENRY agreed sense. It is an amendment that loan initiators signed on the dotted to. thoughtful Members can support. It is line for the homeowner or the would-be Ms. WATERS. Yes, this is absolutely an amendment that, whether you are homeowner. And so we have this crisis, the same thing we agreed to. Republican or Democrat, you want to this subprime crisis that we have been Mrs. BIGGERT. You are just asking know what works. going through, and there is a lot of for this amendment, not to change the My amendment would call on the misery out there, people who were just bill or anything? Secretary of the Treasury to commis- trying to own a home who now find Ms. WATERS. I beg your pardon? sion a study that would identify what themselves in foreclosure. Mrs. BIGGERT. You are just asking aspects of the HAMP program were The banks were not helping with loan for support of this amendment and not successful and effectively carried out modification, so we had to come up for anything concerning the bill? the original intent of the program. It with something. The administration Ms. WATERS. This amendment is a would then require the Secretary to came up with the HAMP program. It is transparency amendment that I issue a report to Congress containing a voluntary program. But they signed worked on with Mr. MCHENRY, where all findings and determinations of the

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The result would be that that there is no cost associated with my erally on their knees. There is no doubt Laurel would dump another home onto amendment. that we have different philosophies. My the market that no one could buy, that If the HAMP program is terminated, we will friends on the other side of the aisle, would bring down the quality of the still be left to deal with the problem of fore- they keep talking about the deficit and neighborhood and the house appraisal closed homes in a recovering, yet very fragile, the depressing aspect of the $1 trillion prices of the neighborhood and, there- housing market. With the unemployment rate debt. We keep talking about invest and fore, add another dent to the economy. still hovering at an uncomfortably high rate, grow the economy. When you grow the Invest and grow. And the question is, Americans are still dealing with the difficulties economy, you have the ability to pay all of my friends who are there on the of making ends meet. Although our economy down on your debt; you have the abil- other side of the aisle, here is a docu- is slowly but surely on the path to recovery, ity to address the question of the debt ment that is 15 pages long that shows Americans struggling to find work will still be ceiling. So my question is: Why that your district, your cities, have faced with the painful reality of losing their wouldn’t you want to know the best been impacted positively by the HAMP home, although now, without an avenue for practices? program. Job growth is picking up. In- assistance with refinancing. Let me give you some of the myths vest and grow jobs should be the To avoid another slump in the housing mar- that have been presented. One sugges- mindset of the American Congress, for ket, and to avoid dealing yet another blow to tion is that this legislation that we that is what we were sent back to our fragile economy, if H.R. 839 becomes law, have before us to end the HAMP pro- Washington to do. it will be necessary for us to consider a new gram will prevent another $30 billion There is no doubt that we have a col- mortgage refinance and modification program from going to one of these programs. lective commitment to bringing down in the future to prevent stalling the recovery of That is inaccurate. The repeal of this the debt. There is a collective commit- the housing market, or even worse, allowing it program will, in essence, save only ment to doing that, and we can look to crumble once again. If that day were to $1.437 billion. That is all that it will reasonably at what and how to do it. come, it would be most useful to have firm save. But, more importantly, what you But when you don’t even have the best facts and strong statistics about what methods will have is you will throw homeowners practices or know why you are repeal- are proven to be most effective in solving the into the streets when the major asset ing something, and right now people problems associated with high foreclosure for Americans, middle class, hard- are in the middle of addressing this rates and ensuring that home loan modifica- working Americans, is their home. question of modifying their mortgage. tions are both permanent and successful. Let’s find out the best practices and I ask my colleagues to support my The HAMP program was put in place by the make this work. amendment because it does in fact pro- The monthly rate of new loan ap- vide a lifeline, and it invests in the Obama Administration in early 2009 with the provals would have to triple in order to economy, creates jobs and stabilizes intent to modify mortgage loans in order that approximate the amount cited by the the middle class. distressed borrowers might have a better chairman of this committee, sug- With regard to the HAMP program, I would chance at making payments and holding onto gesting $30 billion. Actually, we expect like say, ‘‘Mend it, don’t end it!’’ their homes. The program has successfully the rates are, instead, likely to mod- The HAMP program has not been perfect, modified over 500,000 million mortgages to estly decline. So you are not going to but it has helped a considerable number of prevent foreclosure and keep homeowners in have that much savings and it is not Americans modify their mortgages in order to their homes. While well intentioned HAMP pro- going to, in essence, blow up with so prevent foreclosure and keep their homes and gram has encountered some difficulties—not many people using it that you are livelihoods that they work so hard for day in yet reaching the goal set by the Obama Ad- going to use this amount of money. and day out. ministration of helping 3 to 4 million home- One Republican has suggested that The White House agrees—The White owners. the program goes to private lenders. House has indicated that the President will Nonetheless, the program has effectively Well, for every dollar that the HAMP veto the HAMP termination bill if it passes. helped a number of homeowners with suc- program has paid out, homeowners As written, this bill would prohibit new mort- cessful loan modifications that allowed them to have received from lenders $5 in re- gage loan modifications under the Home Af- keep their homes. To date, there are 539,493 duced mortgage payments. Most of the fordable Modification Program, (HAMP), which homeowners with permanent HAMP loan program funds do not go to lenders but is funded under authority generally referred to modifications. go directly to homeowners as incen- as TARP, pursuant to the ‘‘Emergency Eco- New permanent HAMP modifications have tives on the on-time mortgage pay- nomic Stabilization Act of 2008’’ (also known averaged around 29,000 per month over the ments. It is giving individuals a leg up. as EESA). Despite termination of the program, last six months of 2010. Therefore, assuming It is interesting that we would not this bill would grandfather in assistance to a modestly declining rate from this, a reason- want to focus on the best practices homeowners who, prior to the date of enact- able estimate is that program participation will when, if you look at this map, you will ment, had already been extended an offer to double by the end of next year, for a cumu- see that every single State has received participate in HAMP, either on a permanent or lative total of 1.1 million homeowners. Based a HAMP impact, someone has a mort- trial basis. on this estimate, the bill would deny modifica- gage problem that the HAMP program I am here before you today to offer an tions to more than a half million homeowners has helped. amendment that I believe will greatly enhance at risk of foreclosure. Now, can we fix it? Yes, we can make this bill by making it a vehicle that providing This is a sign, that despite its problems, it better. But let me tell you about a us, the Members of Congress, with very useful there are some positive and effective aspects person by the name of Laurel. She indi- information. If H.R. 839 were to pass, termi- of the HAMP program that should be consid- cated how this program has helped her. nating the HAMP program, my amendment ered when we look to replace the HAMP pro- ‘‘Well, my income has not fully come would call on the Secretary of the Treasury to gram if H.R. 839 is passed terminating this back.’’ She was unemployed. ‘‘I am commission a study that would identify what program. My amendment would call for a de- making much less than I was making aspects of the HAMP program were success- tailed study that would highlight these best before, so it has been a difficult time. ful and effectively carried out the original intent practices, while also ensuring that those as- With the modification, my mortgage of the program. pects of the program which may have ham- payment has gone down $800 and I am It would then require the Secretary to issue pered its initial success are not repeated. able to make my payment on time. I a report to Congress containing all findings There are a number of reasons the program have been able to remain in the home and determinations of the study, and legisla- has not met the original Obama Administration that I love, and that has provided me tive recommendations for a new mortgage goal of helping 3 to 4 million homeowners,

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How can we be behind?’’ Modification Program has been a valuable tool for increasing transparency; and rowers—including investors, owners of second I would ask my colleagues to read the Special Inspector General’s report, ‘‘(B) that the public would be served by homes, homeowners whose mortgages are having such servicers and lenders continue unsustainable even with HAMP assistance, ‘‘The Details of Failures of HAMP.’’ I to report information on mortgage modifica- and homeowners that can pay their mortgage ask my colleagues to listen to their tions. without government assistance. These par- constituents. More people in America, I ‘‘(2) IN GENERAL.—Each mortgage servicer ticular categories of borrowers are either un- would remind my colleagues, more peo- and mortgage lender who participated in the likely to refinance successfully, or are not ple in America, close to 800,000 Ameri- Home Affordable Modification Program those who the HAMP program originally in- cans, have been actively harmed and shall, monthly, disclose on a World Wide Web site owned by such servicer or lender, tended to help—those bar rowers who are in left worse off under this Federal pro- gram than have actually been helped. the following information: dire need of assistance to keep from losing ‘‘(A) The number of requests for mortgage their home. My colleague points to a laudable modifications that the servicer or lender has Another reason the HAMP program has not survey of the positives. The survey received. reached its desired goal is because banks and doesn’t detail the destroyed lives that ‘‘(B) The number of requests for mortgage other mortgage servicers were understaffed this HAMP program has pushed on peo- modifications that the servicer or lender has and unprepared to carry out loan modifica- ple, has created. processed. tions—resulting in widespread complaints So, this amendment, the reason why ‘‘(C) The number of requests for mortgage about lost files, non-responsiveness, etc. Fur- I rise in opposition is because this modifications that the servicer or lender has approved. thermore, legally, mortgage holders can not be amendment is similar to ones we have had in committee that we rejected in ‘‘(D) The number of requests for mortgage forced to reduce mortgage payments. Pro- modifications that the servicer or lender has grams have had to be voluntary, incentivizing committee. This directs the Treasury denied. lenders to reduce mortgage payments in lieu to conduct a study of HAMP and would ‘‘(3) REPORT TO THE CONGRESS.—At the time of foreclosing on the loan. be completely counterproductive. The a mortgage servicer or mortgage lender dis- One of the more fundamental flaws in the reason why it would be completely closes information pursuant to paragraph (1), HAMP Program was that it does not take cer- counterproductive is over the last 6 such servicer or lender shall also issue a re- tain circumstances into consideration. For in- months we have seen the Treasury De- port to the Congress containing such infor- mation. stance, the program does not account for sec- partment engage in a frantic 6-month media campaign for this program. They ‘‘(4) RULEMAKING.—The Secretary of the ond mortgages than many homeowners may Treasury shall issue such regulations as may have on their property. As a result, some won’t admit it is a failure; although, be necessary to carry out this subsection, in- homeowners have ended up paying more than the rest of the world is largely saying cluding regulations for the protection of the they originally owed, an outrageous thought it is a failure. They even have offered a privacy interest of those individuals seeking considering the intended goal of the program. veto threat on this legislation. mortgage modifications with the servicer or The study and report that would result from The Special Inspector General, Mr. lender, including the deletion or alteration my amendment would bring these types of Barofsky, said just earlier this week, of the applicant’s name and identification number.’’. issues to light to ensure that a new program ‘‘This Treasury Department is so con- would better achieve the goals set by the tent with the wretched, shameful sta- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Obama Administration tus quo, they refuse to even acknowl- lution 170, the gentlewoman from Cali- Temporary Modifications—There were many edge that the program is a failure.’’ fornia (Ms. MATSUI) and a Member op- temporary modifications that did not result in And that is why simply to offer the posed each will control 5 minutes. permanent modifications but . . . the Obama Treasury to study this really is be- The Chair recognizes the gentle- Administration says 50 percent of those who neath the House. woman from California. got temp modifications received permanent b 1630 Ms. MATSUI. I yield myself such modifications in the private market (so this I yield back the balance of my time. time as I may consume. means HAMP temporary modifications did in The CHAIR. The question is on the Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an fact help homeowners) amendment offered by the gentle- amendment to H.R. 839, the HAMP Ter- These types of strengths and weaknesses woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). mination Act, that calls on mortgage are invaluable pieces of information. My The question was taken; and the lenders to continue to publicly report amendment would simply ensure that Con- Chair announced that the noes ap- basic home loan modification informa- gress would be privy to an official report con- peared to have it. tion. taining this information and determinations Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. from those experts who have worked most Because of an amendment I offered to Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform closely with the HAMP program since its in- The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of ception. and Consumer Protection Act which rule XVIII, further proceedings on the passed the house unanimously last With that, Mr. Chair, I ask that this com- amendment offered by the gentle- mittee strongly consider accepting my amend- Congress, mortgage lenders and serv- woman from Texas will be postponed. ices participating in the Home Afford- ment. Thank you again for the opportunity to AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MS. MATSUI testify. able Modification Program are re- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- quired to report basic loan modifica- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I rise sider amendment No. 7 printed in part in opposition to the amendment. tion information to the Department of A of House Report 112–34. the Treasury. Due to the enactment of The CHAIR. The gentleman from Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Chairman, I have North Carolina is recognized for 5 min- my amendment, we now know that 2.5 an amendment at the desk. million Americans have applied to par- utes. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate ticipate in the Home Affordable Modi- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I am the amendment. not sure what my colleague from Texas The text of the amendment is as fol- fication Program, and well over 600,000 has heard at her town hall meetings, lows: of those applicants began permanent modifications. but what I have heard from my con- Add at the end the following new section: stituents, I have one resident of Stan- SEC. 3. CONTINUED REPORTING ON MORTGAGE In the Sacramento region, over 9,000 ley, North Carolina, who said, ‘‘We MODIFICATIONS. of the nearly 12,000 homeowners who have paid payments every month.’’ Section 110 of the Emergency Economic have applied for permanent modifica- Now, I say to my colleague, I have read Stabilization Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5220) is tions have been approved, providing as- this before, but I wasn’t sure if you amended by adding at the end the following sistance to thousands of homeowners were on the floor for this. But one con- new subsection: in my district. This information is cru- ‘‘(e) CONTINUED REPORTING ON MORTGAGE stituent of mine said, ‘‘We have paid MODIFICATIONS.— cial to accountability and trans- payments every month. But now we are ‘‘(1) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— parency and for this Congress to meas- being told we are behind in our pay- ‘‘(A) the data on mortgage modifications ure the performance of the mortgage ments because it is not the original collected from mortgage servicers and lend- industry.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR7.023 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 The amendment I offer today re- loans, not just HAMP. The reporting private transactions going on across quires the same basic home loan modi- requirement for, quote, requests for this country. fication reporting to continue, such as modifications is undefined in the I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ the number of applications they re- amendment and is, therefore, unwork- I yield back the balance of my time. ceive, the number of applications proc- able based on the research that we The CHAIR. The question is on the essed, or the number of modifications have done. amendment offered by the gentle- they approve or deny. It’s unclear why this new role is nec- woman from California (Ms. MATSUI). In its current form, H.R. 839 would essary in the contractual negotiations The amendment was rejected. eliminate HAMP, and, as a result, fi- between private citizens and private AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MRS. MALONEY nancial institutions who received companies. Furthermore, servicers al- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- HAMP taxpayer funds would no longer ready provide results of their modifica- sider amendment No. 8 printed in part be obligated to continue reporting such tion efforts to the HOPE NOW Alliance A of House Report 112–34. basic information to the public. as well as in their annual reports with- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. Chairman, the foreclosure crisis out disclosing proprietary information. have an amendment at the desk made was the root cause of the dire economic In fact, the HOPE NOW Alliance re- in order under the rule. situation. It led to the near collapse of ports servicers having completed The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate our financial system, increased unem- 961,355 proprietary modifications in the amendment. ployment, and caused the housing and 2008; 1,172,490 proprietary modifications The text of the amendment is as fol- credit crisis. Sadly, there are still mil- in 2009; and 1.2 million in 2010. lows: lions of American homeowners facing Now I might add, this is many mul- Add at the end the following new section: foreclosure, and my home district of tiples in the private sector in terms of SEC. 3. FINDINGS. Sacramento, California, has been hit mortgage modifications than have been The Congress finds the following: especially hard by this crisis. provided under the HAMP government (1) As of January 2011, active trials and permanent Home Affordable Modification During the last few years, I have funded program that we’re discussing Program (HAMP) modifications had been ini- been to foreclosure workshops in my here today and trying to eliminate tiated in all 50 States and the District of Co- district where I have met with con- here today, the program that has hurt lumbia, including— stituents who are facing losing their just shy of 800,000 Americans, de- (A) 4036 active trials and permanent HAMP home. I was recently contacted by stroyed their credit, taken their sav- modifications in Alabama; Joan, a constituent of mine who would ings and, at the end of the day, taken (B) 291 active trials and permanent HAMP have lost her house without assistance their homes. I would encourage my col- modifications in Alaska; from HAMP. Joan paid her bills on leagues to vote against this amend- (C) 32159 active trials and permanent HAMP modifications in Arizona; time and was current on her mortgage ment. (D) 1527 active trials and permanent HAMP when her son was diagnosed with a psy- I reserve the balance of my time. modifications in Arkansas; chiatric disorder that rendered him un- Ms. MATSUI. I yield myself the bal- (E) 161181 active trials and permanent able to work. When her adult son ance of my time. HAMP modifications in California; moved in with her shortly after, Joan Mr. Chairman, I just want to say that (F) 9349 active trials and permanent HAMP was no longer able to provide for him these basic reporting requirements are modifications in Colorado; and make her mortgage payments at not new. It’s about HAMP. Every finan- (G) 8604 active trials and permanent HAMP the same time and sought assistance. cial institution receiving HAMP funds modifications in Connecticut; from the TARP program is currently (H) 1166 active trials and permanent HAMP With proper assistance, Joan received a modifications in the District of Columbia; low interest rate HAMP loan and now required to report this information (I) 2130 active trials and permanent HAMP is able once again to make her mort- today. modifications in Delaware; gage payments on time. The current industry reporting re- (J) 82230 active trials and permanent Joan shared with me that her home quirements have played a significant HAMP modifications in Florida; was saved due to the HAMP program role in providing a sense of trans- (K) 25120 active trials and permanent and that her son would have been parency and accountability, and that’s HAMP modifications in Georgia; homeless without it. She said, ‘‘I have what we’re talking about, transparency (L) 2656 active trials and permanent HAMP and accountability in our efforts to modifications in Hawaii; no words to express my feelings of (M) 2640 active trials and permanent HAMP gratitude for my loan modification.’’ help homeowners and stabilize our modifications in Idaho; Mr. Chairman, I’ve heard a signifi- housing market. Requiring basic infor- (N) 36907 active trials and permanent cant number of similar stories in Sac- mation to be reported will provide this HAMP modifications in Illinois; ramento. It is essential that we require Congress with the information to make (O) 6785 active trials and permanent HAMP lenders to continue to report their loan future decisions on loan modification modifications in Indiana; modification activities. We need to programs as well as monitor the per- (P) 1761 active trials and permanent HAMP know how many Joans are out there formance of the mortgage industry. modifications in Iowa; struggling but seeking assistance. We Mr. Chairman, I ask my colleagues to (Q) 1639 active trials and permanent HAMP join me in supporting this important modifications in Kansas; need to know whether lenders are (R) 2622 active trials and permanent HAMP doing all they can. amendment to bring clarity and trans- modifications in Kentucky; Mr. Chairman, this amendment will parency to the mortgage industry. (S) 3774 active trials and permanent HAMP ensure a level of transparency and ac- I yield back the balance of my time. modifications in Louisiana; countability continue. I urge my col- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, in (T) 1925 active trials and permanent HAMP leagues to support this commonsense closing, I would encourage my col- modifications in Maine; transparency amendment. leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on this amend- (U) 22028 active trials and permanent I reserve the balance of my time. ment. The reporting requirements my HAMP modifications in Maryland; (V) 17039 active trials and permanent Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I rise colleague references are required by HAMP modifications in Massachusetts; in opposition to the amendment. the servicers that are participating in (W) 22716 active trials and permanent The CHAIR. The gentleman from HAMP, and they are required to dis- HAMP modifications in Michigan; North Carolina is recognized for 5 min- close the information related to the (X) 12108 active trials and permanent utes. Federal program, HAMP. HAMP modifications in Minnesota; Mr. MCHENRY. I appreciate the gen- This amendment goes much further (Y) 2641 active trials and permanent HAMP tlelady offering this amendment. Un- and requires these servicers to disclose modifications in Mississippi; fortunately, I must rise in opposition hundreds of thousands of other modi- (Z) 7284 active trials and permanent HAMP to it. fications that are in the private sector. modifications in Missouri; The requirements in this amendment We know the aggregate number. What (AA) 764 active trials and permanent HAMP modifications in Montana; are both cumbersome and unnecessary. is being requested here is detailed in- (BB) 917 active trials and permanent It requires servicers and lenders to pro- formation that is not correct for per- HAMP modifications in Nebraska; vide information regarding proprietary sonal privacy and is not proper in keep- (CC) 17860 active trials and permanent information on their entire portfolio of ing with the hundreds of thousands of HAMP modifications in Nevada;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.046 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2015 (DD) 3175 active trials and permanent Americans who are struggling to stay EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESI- HAMP modifications in New Hampshire; in their homes. And now we are consid- DENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT (EE) 22105 active trials and permanent ering yet another one that has helped AND BUDGET, HAMP modifications in New Jersey; Washington, DC, March 29, 2011. more than 32,000 New Yorkers stay in (FF) 2190 active trials and permanent STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY their homes—over 600,000 across our HAMP modifications in New Mexico; H.R. 839—HAMP TERMINATION ACT (GG) 30955 active trials and permanent great country. (Rep. McHenry, R–NC, and 8 cosponsor) HAMP modifications in New York; What bothers me is that they are (HH) 12663 active trials and permanent The Administration strongly opposes HAMP modifications in North Carolina; leading the effort to eliminate these House passage of H.R. 839 which would elimi- (II) 116 active trials and permanent HAMP programs, voting against them, and yet nate the Department of the Treasury’s Home modifications in North Dakota; they have no plans of their own to ad- Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). (JJ) 15379 active trials and permanent This program offers eligible homeowners an dress the foreclosure crisis that is opportunity to lower their mortgage pay- HAMP modifications in Ohio; hurting neighborhoods and disrupting (KK) 1624 active trials and permanent ments, helping individuals avoid foreclosure HAMP modifications in Oklahoma; lives throughout their country, like and leading to the protection of home values (LL) 7452 active trials and permanent the jobs bills they said they would and the preservation of homeownership. The HAMP modifications in Oregon; have. We have yet to see them. The Administration is committed to helping (MM) 14302 active trials and permanent only initiative to help housing is to struggling American homeowners stay in HAMP modifications in Pennsylvania; their homes, and has taken many steps over eliminate the programs that are al- the last two years to stabilize what was a (NN) 3539 active trials and permanent ready there. HAMP modifications in Rhode Island; rapidly-declining housing market. As tens of (OO) 6526 active trials and permanent The HAMP program has been suc- thousands of responsible American home- HAMP modifications in South Carolina; cessful in helping, as I said, over owners struggling with their mortgages re- (PP) 273 active trials and permanent ceive permanent assistance each month from 600,000. And with over 30,000 mortgages HAMP, the Administration believes that HAMP modifications in South Dakota; modified each month nationally, (QQ) 7124 active trials and permanent continuation of HAMP is important to the HAMP modifications in Tennessee; HAMP is continuing to provide relief Nation’s sustained economic recovery. If the President is presented with H.R. 839, (RR) 17961 active trials and permanent to struggling families across this coun- his senior advisors would recommend that he HAMP modifications in Texas; try. My amendment will add findings veto the bill. (SS) 6405 active trials and permanent to the bill with the number of trial and HAMP modifications in Utah; permanent modifications stated under MAKING HOME AFFORDABLE PROGRAM (TT) 565 active trials and permanent the HAMP program. The findings will SERVICER PERFORMANCE REPORT THROUGH HAMP modifications in Vermont; JANUARY 2011 (UU) 16738 active trials and permanent also state the number of seriously de- linquent mortgages in the U.S. that HAMP modifications in Virginia; HAMP ACTIVITY BY STATE (VV) 13387 active trials and permanent may be eligible for HAMP modifica- HAMP modifications in Washington; tions but won’t be because the program Active Permanent % of (WW) 1040 active trials and permanent is being terminated. I believe it is im- State Trials Modifications Total Total HAMP modifications in West Virginia; portant for the public to understand (XX) 6793 active trials and permanent AK ...... 63 228 291 0.0 State by State the number of mort- AL ...... 927 3,109 4,036 0.6 HAMP modifications in Wisconsin; and AR ...... 337 1,190 1,527 0.2 (YY) 349 active trials and permanent gages—the number of families—who AZ ...... 5,837 26,322 32,159 4.7 are still in their homes because of the CA ...... 32,617 128,564 161,181 23.5 HAMP modifications in Wyoming. CO ...... 1,762 7,587 9,349 1.4 (2) As of January 2011, 1,493,107 additional HAMP program. Families are saving an CT ...... 1,759 6,845 8,604 1.3 trial modifications were started under the DC ...... 247 919 1,166 0.2 average of over $500 per month on their DE ...... 454 1,676 2,130 0.3 HAMP Program. mortgage payments. This amounts to FL ...... 18,570 63,660 82,230 12.0 (3) As of January 2011, 607,607 additional nearly $5 billion in savings since the GA ...... 5,553 19,567 25,120 3.7 permanent modifications were started under HI ...... 607 2,049 2,656 0.4 program started. These are real fami- IA ...... 388 1,373 1,761 0.3 the HAMP Program. ID ...... 602 2,038 2,640 0.4 (4) By voting to terminate the Home Af- lies and real savings. If our friends who IL ...... 7,803 29,104 36,907 5.4 fordable Modification Program without a have proposed to terminate this pro- IN ...... 1,505 5,280 6,785 1.0 KS ...... 379 1,260 1,639 0.2 suggested replacement, the Congress is vot- gram want to talk about savings, they KY ...... 556 2,066 2,622 0.4 ing to terminate a program that may have should think about the number of peo- LA ...... 977 2,797 3,774 0.6 MA ...... 3,542 13,497 17,039 2.5 helped to modify an additional 2,867,420 de- ple in these States who have benefited linquent mortgages in the United States. MD ...... 4,545 17,483 22,028 3.2 from HAMP and are now saving money ME ...... 452 1,473 1,925 0.3 The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- MI ...... 4,651 18,065 22,716 3.3 every single month. They should also MN ...... 2,201 9,907 12,108 1.8 lution 170, the gentlewoman from New think about the number of seriously MO ...... 1,536 5,748 7,284 1.1 York (Mrs. MALONEY) and a Member MS ...... 571 2,070 2,641 0.4 delinquent mortgages out there that MT ...... 176 588 764 0.1 opposed each will control 5 minutes. NC ...... 2,649 10,014 12,663 1.8 The Chair recognizes the gentle- are on the verge of foreclosure. Cur- ND ...... 26 90 116 0.0 rently, over 2 million families in our NE ...... 198 719 917 0.1 woman from New York. NH ...... 670 2,505 3,175 0.5 country are in this situation. Many of NJ ...... 4,738 17,367 22,105 3.2 b 1640 these could be eligible to participate in NM ...... 476 1,714 2,190 0.3 NV ...... 3,697 14,163 17,860 2.6 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chair, for ev- the HAMP program. But by termi- NY ...... 7,022 23,933 30,955 4.5 eryone that cares about the issues of nating it now, our friends are saying OH ...... 3,325 12,054 15,379 2.2 OK ...... 401 1,223 1,624 0.2 poverty, housing, economic growth, that these families are on their own. OR ...... 1,547 5,905 7,452 1.1 and community life, the last couple of PA ...... 3,124 11,178 14,302 2.1 The numbers speak for themselves, and RI ...... 719 2,820 3,539 0.5 weeks have brought some troubling I think it is important that we high- SC ...... 1,377 5,149 6,526 1.0 news. Wednesday came the news that SD ...... 66 207 273 0.0 light how we have helped families TN ...... 1,601 5,523 7,124 1.0 purchases of new U.S. homes declined across this country and how many TX ...... 4,381 13,580 17,961 2.6 last month to the slowest pace on UT ...... 1,330 5,075 6,405 0.9 more are not going to be helped or are VA ...... 3,364 13,374 16,738 2.4 record, and new home prices dropped to not being helped by terminating and VT ...... 125 440 565 0.1 the lowest level since December, 2003. WA ...... 2,927 10,460 13,387 2.0 closing this program. WI ...... 1,474 5,319 6,793 1.0 And yet over the past 2 weeks, House WV ...... 209 831 1,040 0.2 Republicans have said with their votes So I urge my colleagues to support WY ...... 61 288 349 0.1 again and again that their policy to my amendment and to oppose the un- Other* ...... 1,136 1,097 2,233 0.3 help homeowners is to just give up; to derlying bill, and I will place in the * Includes Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. throw in the towel and to say that RECORD a statement of administration I reserve the balance of my time. there’s just nothing that Congress can policy from the Executive Office of Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chair, I rise in do or will do to address the problem to President Barack Obama in support of opposition to the amendment. help struggling American families. the HAMP program, urging a ‘‘no’’ vote The CHAIR. The gentleman from They have already voted to terminate on the efforts by the Republican major- North Carolina is recognized for 5 min- three Federal programs that help ity. utes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:31 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR7.020 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 Mr. MCHENRY. Thank you, Mr. this estimate, the bill would deny The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Chairman. modification for more than a half mil- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- The amendment fails to highlight lion homeowners at risk of fore- ceedings on the amendment offered by that there are more failed modifica- closure.’’ I might add, the statistics the gentlewoman from New York will tions than successful permanent modi- also bear out that for every half a mil- be postponed. fications. In fact, in the dissenting lion that are helped in this program, AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MS. LORETTA views from the Financial Services you’re actively hurting about 800,000 SANCHEZ OF CALIFORNIA Committee Democrats, of which my Americans. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order colleague from New York (Mrs. So what the opposition on the other to consider amendment No. 9 printed in MALONEY) signed, along with 14 of her side of the aisle is doing is saying we part A of House Report 112–34. Democrat colleagues, it states that, in should continue failure, we should en- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- their view, 570,000 homeowners would dorse failure. In fact, we should con- fornia. Mr. Chairman, I have an amend- be assisted under HAMP if the program tinue to hurt people by keeping this ment at the desk. were allowed to continue. This amend- program open. And that, under their The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ment, however, states that that num- view, it means that you’ll have 800,000 designate the amendment. ber is 2.8 million. This differs from the Americans that will be left worse off The text of the amendment is as fol- facts of her own party. And I think because this program exists—worse off. lows: both numbers are much higher than Their credit depleted, their home Add at the end the following new section: taken, their credit rating destroyed. I what have been agreed upon by the SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. Congressional Oversight Panel of think that is highly inappropriate, Mr. The Congress encourages banks to work TARP. Their numbers are much, much Chairman. That’s why I oppose this with homeowners to provide loan modifica- lower. amendment. tions to those that are eligible. The Congress I think if you use my colleague’s I yield the balance of my time to my also encourages banks to work and assist words and figures, it’s fair to say that colleague from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT). homeowners and prospective homeowners those are grossly inflated and go well Mrs. BIGGERT. I thank the gen- with foreclosure prevention programs and in- beyond what is reasonable, what is se- tleman for yielding. formation on loan modifications. My colleague from New York and rious, and what is agreed upon in the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to many of the colleagues from that side private sector, or by even most of her House Resolution 170, the gentlewoman of the aisle have been saying that if we Democrat colleagues. So I would urge from California (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ) end this program, there will be noth- my colleagues to vote against that. and a Member opposed each will con- ing. That simply isn’t true. Of the 4.1 I reserve the balance of my time. trol 5 minutes. Mrs. MALONEY. The number of over million mortgage modifications that The Chair recognizes the gentle- 2 million delinquent mortgages in the were completed, 3.5 million were done woman from California. United States is the range of people by the private sector with no govern- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- that could be eligible, who could apply ment program and not a dime from the fornia. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the for the program, but not all of them taxpayers. There’s also the Home Af- gentleman from California (Mr. fordable Refinance Program, or HARP, would qualify. You have to reach cer- GEORGE MILLER) for a unanimous con- for homeowners with government- tain standards to qualify to enter the sent request. backed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac program. So this is the range of the (Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California loans. And don’t forget about the Hard- people who could be helped. asked and was given permission to re- The difficulty with my Republican est Hit Fund. According to the Treas- vise and extend his remarks.) colleagues is that they have no alter- ury Web site, the President established Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. native. They’re abolishing a program this in February, 2010, to provide tar- I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. without coming forward with any idea geted aid to families in States hard hit Mr. Chairman, it is with great regret to help themselves. As Mark Zandi said by the economic and housing market but with clear intent that I rise in op- in his recent report, housing remains downturn. That includes $1.5 million position to continuing the Federal fragile in America. And housing is that went to the hardest hit States— Home Affordable Modification Pro- roughly 25 percent of our economy. So California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, gram, known as HAMP, without sig- to the extent that we can help people and Michigan. Another $600 million nificant changes. stay in their homes, thereby not only went to another set—North Carolina, HAMP was designed to help millions helping that family but helping their Ohio, Rhode Island, and South Caro- of homeowners who had fallen victim community and helping their country, lina. And finally, $2 billion was distrib- to the financial crisis of 2008 and to the helping to stabilize the housing prices uted to 17 States and the District of collapse of the housing market; but re- around that house so it doesn’t become Columbia. grettably, at this time, it is not work- delinquent and abandoned, pulling b 1650 ing under its current structure. down the values in the communities, In 2008, $300 million in guarantees On behalf of struggling homeowners in my this is an important program. And it was committed for HOPE for Home- congressional district trying to avoid fore- should be continued. It’s no taxpayer owners, a voluntary FHA program. closure and stay in their homes, I have gone dollars used. It’s from the TARP pro- Only 200 loans have been modified in to great lengths to encourage the Obama ad- gram, funded by the banks. This is an this program, but it does exist; $475 ministration to recognize the serious short- effort to help the overall economy. million has been appropriated to comings of the HAMP program, shortcomings The Acting CHAIR (Mr. WOMACK). Neighborhood Works for foreclosure that have been well documented by numerous The time of the gentlewoman from New counseling for homeowners. Finally, independent and authoritative sources. York has expired. there are countless local, State, and But the administration has been unable to Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, in private sector initiatives. successfully respond to the legitimate criti- closing, I would quote from page 17 of We have to stop funding programs cisms of HAMP and as a result the administra- the dissenting views of the Financial with money that we don’t have. Let’s tion faces opposition to its program today on Services Committee Democrats, of make that clear. With that, I would the floor of the House not only from those who which my colleague, Mrs. MALONEY, urge opposition to this amendment. oppose everything this administration does for signed on. Page 17, ‘‘A reasonable esti- The Acting CHAIR. The question is purely partisan reasons but also from rep- mate is that the program participation on the amendment offered by the gen- resentatives like me who have genuinely will double by the end of next year,’’ tlewoman from New York (Mrs. sought to work with the administration to im- which, I might add, is a bit ambitious. MALONEY). prove this program. I’ll just continue with the quote. ‘‘A The question was taken; and the Act- I hope that my vote today is understood reasonable estimate is that the pro- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- clearly by the administration as one more ef- gram participation will double by the peared to have it. fort on my part, on behalf of my desperate end of next year, for a cumulative total Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chairman, I de- constituents, to get the administration to rec- of 1.1 million homeowners. Based on mand a recorded vote. ognize the urgency of the housing crisis and

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Well, the family fell behind on they need that stability. owners face from banks and mortgage their mortgage payments despite the I yield back the balance of my time. servicers, all the hard work and effort has not fact that they are extremely frugal and Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise been sufficient and more must be done. had been saving money for emer- in opposition to the amendment, even Homeowners in my community and across gencies. though I am not opposed. the country are being lied to, chewed up, and After some time, the husband found a The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- abused by banks and servicers in an arbitrary job. Of course it paid less, and they are tion, the gentlewoman from Illinois is and capricious system that has stripped them still unable to pay their full mortgage. recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection. of their homes and their livelihoods. In my dis- They owed $8,825 in missed payments Mrs. BIGGERT. We will accept the trict, people who are in need of substantial with late fees; plus, they had a balance amendment. help in their fights against the big banks are of $482,000 on their mortgage. Thanks I have had similar occurrences in my simply not getting it. Hard as I try with my to the modification program, the debts district where actually one gentleman staff, and hard as my colleagues try with their were forgiven, and the balance was had to pay back $42,000 worth of late staff, we cannot do enough on our own. dropped by $87,000 so that they have a fees as well as the penalties and the Make no mistake—Republicans in Wash- new balance. difference between the loan modifica- ington are not on the side of homeowners in Even with the loss of income, they tion. That’s where I think this program this fight. They’re using the problems with are very thankful that they can keep has failed. HAMP as an excuse to once again oppose the their home and that they have a mort- Yet I think your amendment is a Obama administration, just as they have op- gage payment that they can make. The sense for Congress to encourage the posed the Obama administration on every Home Affordable Modification Program banks to work with our constituents step it has taken to rescue the economy, for allowed this family to keep their home. and to provide loan modifications to purely partisan reasons. Regrettably, the Re- A family from Santa Ana was close those who are eligible. It also encour- publican approach to the housing crisis is to to losing their home due to financial ages banks to work with our constitu- cut and run, to starve the economy of the in- hardship as the husband’s hours and in- ents and to provide them with the best vestments it needs to create jobs and get the come were reduced. So to make ends services. It encourages the banks to as- economy—and the housing market—back on meet, he supplemented his primary job sist prospective homeowners with fore- its feet. Their bill today does nothing to help with a part-time job. These are not closure prevention and counseling. the housing crisis and it would deprive the ad- people who are asking for handouts. I think this is a help in the private ministration of funds that could be used to These are people who are trying to fig- sector and encourages the private sec- help homeowners. But their bill does one thing ure out a way to hold onto their homes tor to do this, so we would accept this that I do support—it sends a message that and to keep stability with their chil- amendment. homeowners are not getting the help they dren. The gentleman really wanted to I yield back the balance of my time. need from HAMP and that HAMP must be sig- keep his home, so he worked with a The Acting CHAIR. The question is nificantly improved or replaced in order to offer counseling agency to formulate a budg- on the amendment offered by the gen- tlewoman from California (Ms. LORET- the kind of help distressed homeowners need. et that was affordable to him. Thanks So far, such improvements have not taken to the loan modification program, his TA SANCHEZ). payment was reduced, and the family The amendment was agreed to. place. And I see no sign that they will. And left Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Chairman, I can stay in their home. That’s one with no choice but to register one more com- move that the Committee do now rise. plaint by voting to end HAMP. more family in Santa Ana that is in The motion was agreed to. I hope today’s vote is understood clearly as their home today. Accordingly, the Committee rose; a wake-up call to the administration that Then there was this couple who and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. HAMP is not good enough today to earn my worked for a school district. The budg- MCHENRY) having assumed the chair, support and that it must be strengthened im- et restraints in the State forced them Mr. WOMACK, Acting Chair of the Com- mediately or replaced by a program that does to have furloughs, which took a signifi- mittee of the Whole House on the state work. I hope my vote sends the message that cant toll on their income. There was a of the Union, reported that that Com- banks and servicers are responsible for the couple from Anaheim who was using mittee, having had under consideration abuse that is taking place in today’s housing their unused sick and vacation days the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emer- market and that we intend to hold them ac- just so they could get that check in gency Economic Stabilization Act of countable for their behavior, and that we are order to make the mortgage. Thanks to 2008 to terminate the authority of the committed to helping struggling homeowners the loan modification program, the Secretary of the Treasury to provide survive and recover from this crisis. couple was able to permanently modify new assistance under the Home Afford- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- their loan and keep their home. Their able Modification Program, while pre- fornia. Mr. Chairman, since my col- monthly mortgage payment was re- serving assistance to homeowners who leagues on the other side of the aisle duced, and it made it more affordable. were already extended an offer to par- are ending the Home Affordable Modi- Even with an income reduction, this is ticipate in the Program, either on a fication Program, my amendment sim- another couple, another family, who is trial or permanent basis, had come to ply states that the Congress should en- still in their home. no resolution thereon. courage the banks to provide our quali- Those are only three of the success f fying neighbors with loan modifica- stories we’ve had. I know I have tions. It also encourages the banks to worked very hard with my housing RECESS provide our friends and families with agencies and with people in putting on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- information on foreclosure prevention forums and talking to people and giv- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair and loan modification. ing information and calling them in declares the House in recess until ap- My Republican colleagues say that and getting the banks to try to modify proximately 6:30 p.m. today. the Home Affordable Modification Pro- these loans. This is a 5-year process at Accordingly (at 5 p.m.), the House gram is not helping enough people. home that we have been working on. I stood in recess until approximately 6:30 Well, it didn’t help all the people. don’t know, maybe the rest of my col- p.m. That’s true. I know people who went leagues didn’t do this or didn’t know f and tried to get their loans modified, how to do it or they weren’t as success- b 1830 and it didn’t work for them; but there ful, but we have had success. So we have been quite a few who have been have families who are in their homes. AFTER RECESS helped. I want to give you some exam- It is my hope that my Republican The recess having expired, the House ples just in my own area. colleagues will reconsider this bill. was called to order by the Speaker pro

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR7.022 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 tempore (Mr. WOODALL) at 6 o’clock The Clerk redesignated the amend- NOES—170 and 30 minutes p.m. ment. Ackerman Green, Al Olver Amash Green, Gene Owens f RECORDED VOTE Andrews Grijalva Pallone The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Baca Gutierrez Pascrell REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Baldwin Hanabusa Pastor (AZ) VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF demanded. Barrow Hastings (FL) Payne H.R. 471, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OP- A recorded vote was ordered. Bass (CA) Heck Pelosi PORTUNITY AND RESULTS ACT Becerra Heinrich Perlmutter The vote was taken by electronic de- Berman Higgins Peters Mr. BISHOP of Utah, from the Com- vice, and there were—ayes 247, noes 170, Bishop (GA) Himes Pingree (ME) mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- not voting 15, as follows: Bishop (NY) Hinchey Polis Blumenauer Hinojosa leged report (Rept. No. 112–45) on the Price (NC) [Roll No. 194] Boswell Hirono Rahall resolution (H. Res. 186) providing for Brady (PA) Holden AYES—247 Richmond consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to Braley (IA) Holt Ross (AR) Brown (FL) Honda Adams Gibson Nunes Rothman (NJ) reauthorize the DC opportunity schol- Butterfield Hoyer Aderholt Gingrey (GA) Nunnelee Roybal-Allard arship program, and for other purposes, Capps Inslee Akin Goodlatte Olson Ruppersberger Capuano Israel which was referred to the House Cal- Alexander Gosar Palazzo Rush Carnahan Jackson (IL) endar and ordered to be printed. Altmire Gowdy Paul Ryan (OH) Carney Jackson Lee Austria Granger Paulsen Sa´ nchez, Linda Carson (IN) (TX) f Bachmann Graves (GA) Pearce T. Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Bachus Graves (MO) Pence Sanchez, Loretta Chu Johnson, E. B. THE HAMP TERMINATION ACT OF Barletta Griffin (AR) Peterson Sarbanes Cicilline Kaptur 2011 Bartlett Griffith (VA) Petri Schakowsky Barton (TX) Grimm Clarke (MI) Keating Pitts Schiff Bass (NH) Guinta Platts Clarke (NY) Kildee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Schrader Benishek Guthrie Poe (TX) Clay Kind ant to House Resolution 170 and rule Schwartz Berg Hall Pompeo Cleaver Kissell Scott (VA) XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Berkley Hanna Posey Clyburn Kucinich Scott, David the Committee of the Whole House on Biggert Harper Price (GA) Cohen Larsen (WA) Serrano Bilbray Harris Quayle Connolly (VA) Larson (CT) the state of the Union for the further Sewell Bilirakis Hartzler Quigley Cooper Lee (CA) consideration of the bill, H.R. 839. Sherman Bishop (UT) Hastings (WA) Reed Costello Levin Shuler Black Hayworth Rehberg Courtney Lipinski b 1835 Sires Blackburn Heller Reichert Critz Loebsack Smith (WA) IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Bonner Hensarling Renacci Crowley Lofgren, Zoe Bono Mack Herger Ribble Cummings Lowey Stark Accordingly, the House resolved Boren Herrera Beutler Richardson Davis (CA) Luja´ n Sutton itself into the Committee of the Whole Boustany Huelskamp Rigell DeFazio Lynch Thompson (CA) House on the state of the Union for the Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Rivera DeGette Maloney Thompson (MS) Tierney further consideration of the bill (H.R. Brooks Hultgren Roby DeLauro Markey Broun (GA) Hunter Roe (TN) Deutch Matheson Tonko 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Buchanan Hurt Rogers (AL) Dicks Matsui Towns Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate Bucshon Issa Rogers (KY) Dingell McCarthy (NY) Tsongas the authority of the Secretary of the Buerkle Jenkins Rogers (MI) Doggett McCollum Van Hollen Burgess Johnson (IL) Rohrabacher Donnelly (IN) McDermott Vela´ zquez Treasury to provide new assistance Burton (IN) Johnson (OH) Rokita Doyle McGovern Visclosky under the Home Affordable Modifica- Calvert Johnson, Sam Rooney Edwards McNerney Walz (MN) tion Program, while preserving assist- Camp Jones Ros-Lehtinen Ellison Meeks Wasserman ance to homeowners who were already Canseco Jordan Roskam Eshoo Michaud Schultz Cantor Kelly Ross (FL) Farr Miller (NC) Waters extended an offer to participate in the Capito King (IA) Royce Fattah Miller, George Watt Program, either on a trial or perma- Cardoza King (NY) Runyan Filner Moore Weiner nent basis, with Mr. POE of Texas in Carter Kingston Ryan (WI) Frank (MA) Murphy (CT) Welch Cassidy Kinzinger (IL) Scalise Fudge Nadler Woolsey the chair. Chabot Kline Schilling Garamendi Napolitano Wu The Clerk read the title of the bill. Chaffetz Labrador Schmidt Gonzalez Neal Yarmuth The CHAIR. When the Committee of Chandler Lamborn Schock NOT VOTING—15 the Whole rose earlier today, amend- Coble Lance Schweikert Coffman (CO) Landry Scott (SC) Campbell Gohmert Reyes ment No. 9 printed in part A of House Cole Lankford Scott, Austin Conyers Langevin Slaughter Report 112–34, offered by the gentle- Conaway Latham Sensenbrenner Engel McIntyre Speier woman from California (Ms. LORETTA Costa LaTourette Sessions Frelinghuysen Moran Waxman Cravaack Latta Shimkus Giffords Rangel Wilson (FL) SANCHEZ), had been disposed of. Crawford Lewis (CA) Shuster Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, Crenshaw Lewis (GA) Simpson b 1858 proceedings will now resume on those Cuellar LoBiondo Smith (NE) Messrs. WALZ of Minnesota, CRITZ, amendments printed in part A of House Culberson Long Smith (NJ) Davis (IL) Lucas Smith (TX) SHERMAN, Ms. BASS of California, Report 112–34 on which further pro- Davis (KY) Luetkemeyer Southerland and Messrs. NEAL, HINOJOSA, and ceedings were postponed, in the fol- Denham Lummis Stearns BACA changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ lowing order: Dent Lungren, Daniel Stivers DesJarlais E. Stutzman to ‘‘no.’’ Amendment No. 1 by Mr. HANNA of Diaz-Balart Mack Sullivan Messrs. GRAVES of Missouri and New York. Dold Manzullo Terry SMITH of New Jersey changed their Amendment No. 6 by Ms. JACKSON Dreier Marchant Thompson (PA) vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ LEE of Texas. Duffy Marino Thornberry Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Tiberi So the amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 8 by Mrs. MALONEY Duncan (TN) McCaul Tipton The result of the vote was announced of New York. Ellmers McClintock Turner as above recorded. The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Emerson McCotter Upton Farenthold McHenry Walberg AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON the time for any electronic vote after Fincher McKeon Walden LEE OF TEXAS the first vote in this series. Fitzpatrick McKinley Walsh (IL) The CHAIR. The unfinished business AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. HANNA Flake McMorris Webster is the demand for a recorded vote on Fleischmann Rodgers West The CHAIR. The unfinished business Fleming Meehan Westmoreland the amendment offered by the gentle- is the demand for a recorded vote on Flores Mica Whitfield woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) the amendment offered by the gen- Forbes Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) on which further proceedings were Fortenberry Miller (MI) Wittman tleman from New York (Mr. HANNA) on Foxx Miller, Gary Wolf postponed and on which the noes pre- which further proceedings were post- Franks (AZ) Mulvaney Womack vailed by voice vote. poned and on which the noes prevailed Gallegly Murphy (PA) Woodall The Clerk will redesignate the by voice vote. Gardner Myrick Yoder amendment. Garrett Neugebauer Young (AK) The Clerk will redesignate the Gerlach Noem Young (FL) The Clerk redesignated the amend- amendment. Gibbs Nugent Young (IN) ment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.057 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2019 RECORDED VOTE Fleischmann Latta Roe (TN) The CHAIR. This will be a 2-minute The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Fleming Lewis (CA) Rogers (AL) vote. Flores LoBiondo Rogers (KY) demanded. Forbes Long Rogers (MI) The vote was taken by electronic de- A recorded vote was ordered. Fortenberry Lucas Rohrabacher vice, and there were—ayes 173, noes 249, The CHAIR. This is a 2-minute vote. Foxx Luetkemeyer Rokita Franks (AZ) Lummis not voting 10, as follows: The vote was taken by electronic de- Rooney Gallegly Lungren, Daniel Ros-Lehtinen [Roll No. 196] vice, and there were—ayes 182, noes 239, Gardner E. Roskam AYES—173 not voting 11, as follows: Garrett Mack Ross (FL) Gerlach Manzullo Royce Ackerman Gonzalez Neal [Roll No. 195] Gibbs Marchant Runyan Andrews Green, Al Olver Gibson Marino AYES—182 Ryan (WI) Baca Green, Gene Pallone Gingrey (GA) McCarthy (CA) Ackerman Gonzalez Napolitano Scalise Baldwin Grijalva Pascrell Goodlatte McCaul Andrews Green, Al Barrow Gutierrez Pastor (AZ) Neal Gosar McClintock Schilling Baca Green, Gene Bass (CA) Hanabusa Pelosi Olver Gowdy McCotter Schmidt Baldwin Grijalva Becerra Harris Perlmutter Pallone Granger McHenry Schock Barrow Gutierrez Berman Hastings (FL) Pingree (ME) Pascrell Graves (GA) McKeon Schweikert Bass (CA) Hanabusa Bishop (GA) Heinrich Pastor (AZ) Graves (MO) McKinley Scott (SC) Polis Becerra Harris Bishop (NY) Higgins Payne Griffin (AR) McMorris Scott, Austin Price (NC) Berkley Hastings (FL) Blumenauer Himes Pelosi Griffith (VA) Rodgers Sensenbrenner Quigley Berman Heinrich Boswell Hinchey Perlmutter Grimm Meehan Sessions Rahall Bishop (GA) Herrera Beutler Brady (PA) Hinojosa Peters Guinta Mica Shimkus Reyes Bishop (NY) Higgins Braley (IA) Hirono Pingree (ME) Guthrie Miller (FL) Shuler Richardson Blumenauer Himes Brown (FL) Holden Polis Hall Miller (MI) Shuster Richmond Boren Hinchey Butterfield Holt Price (NC) Hanna Miller, Gary Simpson Rothman (NJ) Boswell Hinojosa Capps Honda Quigley Harper Mulvaney Smith (NE) Roybal-Allard Brady (PA) Hirono Capuano Hoyer Rahall Hartzler Murphy (PA) Ruppersberger Braley (IA) Holden Smith (NJ) Carnahan Inslee Richardson Hastings (WA) Myrick Rush Brown (FL) Holt Smith (TX) Carney Israel Richmond Hayworth Neugebauer Ryan (OH) Butterfield Honda Smith (WA) Carson (IN) Jackson (IL) Ross (AR) Heck Noem Sa´ nchez, Linda Capps Hoyer Southerland Castor (FL) Jackson Lee Rothman (NJ) Heller Nugent T. Capuano Inslee Stivers Chu (TX) Roybal-Allard Hensarling Nunes Sanchez, Loretta Cardoza Israel Stutzman Cicilline Johnson (GA) Ruppersberger Herger Nunnelee Sarbanes Carnahan Jackson (IL) Sullivan Clarke (MI) Johnson, E. B. Rush Huelskamp Olson Schakowsky Carney Jackson Lee Terry Clarke (NY) Kaptur Ryan (OH) Huizenga (MI) Owens Schiff Carson (IN) (TX) Thompson (PA) Clay Keating Sa´ nchez, Linda Hultgren Palazzo Schrader Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Thornberry Cleaver Kildee T. Hunter Paul Schwartz Chandler Johnson, E. B. Tiberi Clyburn Kind Sanchez, Loretta Hurt Paulsen Scott (VA) Chu Jones Tipton Cohen Kissell Sarbanes Issa Pearce Scott, David Cicilline Kaptur Turner Connolly (VA) Kucinich Schakowsky Jenkins Pence Serrano Clarke (MI) Keating Upton Conyers Langevin Schiff Johnson (IL) Peterson Sewell Clarke (NY) Kildee Walberg Costello Larsen (WA) Johnson (OH) Petri Sherman Clay Kind Schrader Courtney Larson (CT) Johnson, Sam Pitts Walden Slaughter Clyburn Kissell Schwartz Critz Lee (CA) Jordan Platts Walsh (IL) Smith (WA) Cohen Kucinich Scott (VA) Crowley Levin Kelly Poe (TX) Webster Stark Connolly (VA) Langevin Scott, David Cuellar Lewis (GA) King (IA) Pompeo West Sutton Cooper Larsen (WA) Serrano Cummings Lipinski King (NY) Posey Westmoreland Thompson (CA) Costa Larson (CT) Sewell Davis (CA) Loebsack Kingston Price (GA) Whitfield Thompson (MS) Costello Lee (CA) Sherman Davis (IL) Lowey Kinzinger (IL) Quayle Wilson (SC) Tierney Courtney Levin Sires DeFazio Luja´ n Kline Reed Wittman Tonko Critz Lewis (GA) Slaughter DeGette Lynch Labrador Rehberg Wolf Towns Crowley Lipinski Stark DeLauro Maloney Lamborn Reichert Womack Cummings Loebsack Stearns Deutch Markey Tsongas Lance Renacci Woodall Davis (CA) Lofgren, Zoe Sutton Dicks Matsui Van Hollen Landry Ribble Yoder ´ Davis (IL) Lowey Thompson (CA) Dingell McCarthy (NY) Velazquez Lankford Rigell Young (AK) DeFazio Luja´ n Thompson (MS) Doggett McCollum Visclosky Latham Rivera Young (FL) DeGette Lynch Tierney Donnelly (IN) McDermott Walz (MN) LaTourette Roby Young (IN) DeLauro Maloney Tonko Doyle McGovern Wasserman Deutch Markey Towns NOT VOTING—11 Edwards McIntyre Schultz Dicks Matheson Tsongas Ellison McNerney Waters Campbell Giffords Reyes Dingell Matsui Van Hollen Engel Meeks Watt Cleaver Gohmert Doggett McCarthy (NY) Vela´ zquez Speier Eshoo Michaud Waxman Conyers Moran Donnelly (IN) McCollum Visclosky Waxman Farr Miller (NC) Weiner Frelinghuysen Rangel Doyle McDermott Walz (MN) Fattah Miller, George Welch Filner Moore Wilson (FL) Edwards McGovern Wasserman ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR Ellison McIntyre Schultz Frank (MA) Murphy (CT) Woolsey Engel McNerney Waters The CHAIR (during the vote). One Fudge Nadler Wu Eshoo Meeks Watt minute remains in this vote. Garamendi Napolitano Yarmuth Farr Michaud Weiner Fattah Miller (NC) Welch b 1903 NOES—249 Filner Miller, George Wilson (FL) Adams Broun (GA) Denham Frank (MA) Moore Woolsey Mr. MEEHAN changed his vote from Aderholt Buchanan Dent Fudge Murphy (CT) Wu ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Akin Bucshon DesJarlais Garamendi Nadler Yarmuth So the amendment was rejected. Alexander Buerkle Diaz-Balart Altmire Burgess Dold NOES—239 The result of the vote was announced Amash Burton (IN) Dreier Adams Bono Mack Conaway as above recorded. Austria Calvert Duffy Aderholt Boustany Cravaack AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MRS. MALONEY Bachmann Camp Duncan (SC) Akin Brady (TX) Crawford Bachus Canseco Duncan (TN) Alexander Brooks Crenshaw The CHAIR. The unfinished business Barletta Cantor Ellmers Altmire Broun (GA) Cuellar is the demand for a recorded vote on Bartlett Capito Emerson Amash Buchanan Culberson the amendment offered by the gentle- Barton (TX) Cardoza Farenthold Austria Bucshon Davis (KY) Bass (NH) Carter Fincher Bachmann Buerkle Denham woman from New York (Mrs. MALONEY) Benishek Cassidy Fitzpatrick Bachus Burgess Dent on which further proceedings were Berg Chabot Flake Barletta Burton (IN) DesJarlais postponed and on which the noes pre- Berkley Chaffetz Fleischmann Bartlett Calvert Diaz-Balart vailed by voice vote. Biggert Chandler Fleming Barton (TX) Camp Dold Bilbray Coble Flores Bass (NH) Canseco Dreier The Clerk will redesignate the Bilirakis Coffman (CO) Forbes Benishek Cantor Duffy amendment. Bishop (UT) Cole Fortenberry Berg Capito Duncan (SC) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Black Conaway Foxx Biggert Carter Duncan (TN) Blackburn Cooper Franks (AZ) Bilbray Cassidy Ellmers ment. Bonner Costa Gallegly Bilirakis Chabot Emerson RECORDED VOTE Bono Mack Cravaack Gardner Bishop (UT) Chaffetz Farenthold The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Boren Crawford Garrett Black Coble Fincher Boustany Crenshaw Gerlach Blackburn Coffman (CO) Fitzpatrick demanded. Brady (TX) Culberson Gibbs Bonner Cole Flake A recorded vote was ordered. Brooks Davis (KY) Gibson

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.059 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 Gingrey (GA) Lungren, Daniel Rogers (KY) able Modification Program, while pre- scribed under clauses (i) and (ii) of subpara- Goodlatte E. Rogers (MI) serving assistance to homeowners who graph (A); and Gosar Mack Rohrabacher ‘‘(ii) submit notice of such determination Manzullo Rokita were already extended an offer to par- Gowdy to the Congress that specifies such amount. Granger Marchant Rooney ticipate in the Program, either on a ‘‘(C) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Graves (GA) Marino Ros-Lehtinen trial or permanent basis, and, pursuant Matheson Roskam Effective upon the submission to the Con- Griffin (AR) to House Resolution 170, reported the Griffith (VA) McCarthy (CA) Ross (AR) gress by the Secretary of the notice required Grimm McCaul Ross (FL) bill back to the House with an amend- under subparagraph (B), there is authorized Guinta McClintock Royce ment adopted in the Committee of the to be appropriated, for assistance under the Guthrie McCotter Runyan Home Affordable Modification Program only McHenry Ryan (WI) Whole. Hall The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under for persons described under clauses (i) and Hanna McKeon Scalise McKinley Schilling the rule, the previous question is or- (ii) of subparagraph (A), the amount identi- Harper fied in such notice.’’. Hartzler McMorris Schmidt dered. Rodgers Hastings (WA) Schock Mr. LARSEN of Washington (during Meehan Schweikert Is a separate vote demanded on any Hayworth Mica Scott (SC) the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Heck amendment to the amendment re- Miller (FL) Scott, Austin mous consent to dispense with the Heller ported from the Committee of the Miller (MI) Sensenbrenner Hensarling reading. Miller, Gary Sessions Whole? Herger The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mulvaney Shimkus If not, the question is on the com- Herrera Beutler Murphy (PA) Shuler objection to the request of the gen- Huelskamp mittee amendment in the nature of a Myrick Shuster Huizenga (MI) substitute, as amended. tleman from Washington? Neugebauer Simpson Hultgren There was no objection. Noem Sires The amendment was agreed to. Hunter Nugent Smith (NE) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Hurt Nunes Smith (NJ) question is on the engrossment and tleman is recognized for 5 minutes. Issa Nunnelee Smith (TX) Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Jenkins third reading of the bill. Olson Southerland Speaker, this amendment does one Johnson (IL) Owens Stearns The bill was ordered to be engrossed Johnson (OH) Palazzo Stivers and read a third time, and was read the simple thing: Johnson, Sam Paul Stutzman third time. It continues the Home Affordable Jones Paulsen Sullivan Modification Program for members of Jordan MOTION TO RECOMMIT Pearce Terry the Armed Forces and Gold Star recipi- Kelly Pence Thompson (PA) Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. King (IA) ents. Peters Thornberry Speaker, I have a motion to recommit King (NY) Peterson Tiberi Mr. Speaker, we all know the Home Kingston Petri Tipton at the desk. Kinzinger (IL) Affordable Modification Program has Pitts Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the not performed to the original projec- Kline Platts Upton gentleman opposed to the bill? Labrador Poe (TX) Walberg tions, but this is an effort that has pro- Lamborn Pompeo Walden Mr. LARSEN of Washington. In its vided 600,000 permanent loan modifica- Lance Posey Walsh (IL) current form, I am opposed to the bill. tions. Six hundred thousand American Landry Price (GA) West The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lankford families are still in their homes be- Quayle Westmoreland Clerk will report the motion to recom- Latham Reed Whitfield cause of this effort. I doubt these fami- LaTourette Rehberg Wilson (SC) mit. lies would tell you it is not working. Latta Reichert Wittman The Clerk read as follows: Lewis (CA) Renacci Wolf Mr. Speaker, some will say that ter- LoBiondo Ribble Womack Mr. LARSEN of Washington moves to re- minating this program won’t affect Lofgren, Zoe Rigell Woodall commit the bill H.R. 839 to the Committee those who have already received modi- on Financial Services with instructions to Long Rivera Yoder fications or are working through a Lucas Roby Young (AK) report the same back to the House forthwith Luetkemeyer Roe (TN) Young (FL) with the following amendment: modification currently. Yet many more Lummis Rogers (AL) Young (IN) In subsection (c)(1) of the matter proposed families still need help, especially mili- NOT VOTING—10 to be inserted by the amendment made by tary and gold star families. section 2 of the bill, strike ‘‘paragraph (2)’’ Even though the economy is begin- Campbell Graves (MO) Speier and insert ‘‘paragraphs (2) and (5)’’. Frelinghuysen Moran Webster ning to recover, the housing market is Giffords Payne At the end of section 2 of the bill, strike still struggling. HAMP is currently Gohmert Rangel the closing quotation marks and the last pe- helping 30,000 additional families every riod and add the following new paragraph: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR month. ‘‘(5) CONTINUATION OF PROGRAM FOR MEM- The CHAIR (during the vote). One BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND GOLD STAR I would prefer that we keep this ef- minute remains in this vote. RECIPIENTS.— fort going for everyone. But if we are ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After the date of the en- not about to, at a minimum we need to b 1909 actment of this Act and only to the extent preserve this program for active mili- So the amendment was rejected. that amounts are made available pursuant to tary and gold star families. The result of the vote was announced the authorization of appropriations under Regardless of how anyone feels about as above recorded. subparagraph (C), the Secretary may provide the underlying legislation and regard- Stated against: assistance under the Home Affordable Modi- less of how anybody feels about the fication Program on behalf of any home- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 196, owner who otherwise qualifies for assistance funding for the original legislation, we had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ under such Program who is— can all agree that we owe our men and The CHAIR. The question is on the ‘‘(i) a member of the Armed Forces of the women in uniform a tremendous debt committee amendment in the nature of United States on active duty, including of gratitude for their service and sac- a substitute, as amended. those members on active duty in Iraq or Af- rifice. While defending our country, The amendment was agreed to. ghanistan, or the spouse or parent of such a servicemembers should not be afraid The CHAIR. Under the rule, the Com- member; or that their families will lose the roof mittee rises. ‘‘(ii) eligible to receive a Gold Star lapel over their heads, but that’s the very pin under section 1126 of title 10, United Accordingly, the Committee rose; States Code, as a widow, parent, or next of situation in which a Navy sailor found and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. kin of a member of the Armed Forces person himself last year as part of Operation WOMACK) having assumed the chair, who died in a manner described in subsection Enduring Freedom. Mr. POE of Texas, Chair of the Com- (a) of such section. Seven thousand miles from home, mittee of the Whole House on the state ‘‘(B) IDENTIFICATION OF AMOUNTS.—Not there was little he could do to help his of the Union, reported that that Com- later than the expiration of the 180-day pe- spouse balance the stress of raising two mittee, having had under consideration riod beginning on the date of the enactment children, of her work, and of household the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emer- of this paragraph, the Secretary shall— expenses. To top it off, their mortgage ‘‘(i) determine, in consultation with the gency Economic Stabilization Act of Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of was about to jump to almost $2,300 a 2008 to terminate the authority of the Veterans Affairs, the amount necessary to month. But this family was able to find Secretary of the Treasury to provide provide assistance under the Home Afford- relief in the Home Affordable Modifica- new assistance under the Home Afford- able Modification Program to the persons de- tion Program. They applied for a trial

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR7.029 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2021 modification under HAMP and began obtain the sustainable relief promised Carnahan Holden Peterson making reduced payments. After a few by the program guidelines. Others, who Carney Holt Pingree (ME) Carson (IN) Honda Polis months, their modification became may have somehow found ways to con- Castor (FL) Hoyer Price (NC) permanent and reduced their monthly tinue to make their mortgage pay- Chandler Inslee Quigley payment by almost $400. ments, have been drawn into failed Chu Israel Rahall This program helps keep service- trial modifications that have left them Cicilline Jackson (IL) Reyes Clarke (MI) Jackson Lee Richardson members and their families in their with more principal outstanding in Clarke (NY) (TX) Richmond homes. Some will say that this bill in- their loans, less home equity, or a posi- Clay Johnson (GA) Ross (AR) cludes a study on the best practices tion further underwater and worse Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Rothman (NJ) Clyburn Jones that could be applied to mortgage as- credit scores. Perhaps worst of all, Roybal-Allard Cohen Kaptur Ruppersberger sistance programs to help members of even in circumstances where they Connolly (VA) Keating Rush our military. But, Mr. Speaker, you never missed a payment, they may face Conyers Kildee Ryan (OH) Cooper Kind Sa´ nchez, Linda can’t live in a study. A study does not back payments, penalties and even late Costello Kissell put a roof over your head. A study T. fees that suddenly became due on their Courtney Kucinich Sanchez, Loretta Critz Langevin doesn’t provide shelter for your chil- modified mortgages that they have Sarbanes Crowley Larsen (WA) dren. And a study won’t help you pay been unable to pay. This Federal pro- Schakowsky Cuellar Larson (CT) Schiff your bills when your mortgage rate gram that my colleagues on the other Cummings Lee (CA) Schrader skyrockets. Davis (CA) Levin side of the aisle are standing up and de- Schwartz Mr. Speaker, our servicemembers and fending leaves people with late fees, Davis (IL) Lewis (GA) DeFazio Lipinski Scott (VA) gold star families don’t need a stack of penalties under their modified mort- DeGette Loebsack Scott, David paper telling them the ways that we gages, and oftentimes results in the DeLauro Lowey Serrano might help. They need actual help. As Deutch Luja´ n Sewell loss of their very home. Sherman it currently stands, this bill takes Furthermore, I would tell my col- Dicks Lynch Dingell Maloney Shuler something from our men and women in leagues that some have been helped in Doggett Markey Sires uniform, a mortgage assistance pro- this program. But for every one person Donnelly (IN) Matheson Slaughter Smith (WA) gram, and gives them nothing in re- that’s been helped, there’s more than Doyle Matsui Edwards McCollum Stark turn. one other person that has actively been Ellison McDermott Sutton My district includes two Navy bases, harmed. They deplete their savings, Engel McGovern Thompson (CA) each home to thousands of service- they ruin their credit, and their house Eshoo McIntyre Thompson (MS) Tierney members and their families. Addition- is taken from them. Farr McNerney Fattah Meeks Tonko ally, the district has the Washington Filner Michaud Towns State National Guard and Reserve lo- b 1920 Frank (MA) Miller (NC) Tsongas cated there. I am proud to represent Fudge Miller, George Van Hollen ´ these men and women and am honored And this is a government program. I Garamendi Moore Velazquez ask my colleagues, do not subject our Gonzalez Murphy (CT) Visclosky by the work they do each day. These Green, Al Nadler Walz (MN) men and women and their families sac- veterans, with this motion to recom- Green, Gene Napolitano Wasserman rifice for our country. While they’re mit, to a failed program. We don’t want Grijalva Neal Schultz Waters protecting our families, the least we our veterans to come home to a Fed- Gutierrez Olver eral program that is actively harming Hanabusa Owens Watt can do is protect their homes. Hastings (FL) Pallone Waxman Let’s be clear. The passage of this them. And that’s what this recommit Heinrich Pascrell Weiner amendment will not prevent the pas- does. Higgins Pastor (AZ) Welch Furthermore, I would say to my col- Himes Payne Wilson (FL) sage of the underlying bill. If the Hinchey Pelosi Woolsey amendment is adopted, it will be incor- leagues, if we can’t vote to eliminate Hinojosa Perlmutter Wu porated into the bill, and the bill will this Federal program, I ask you, what Hirono Peters Yarmuth be immediately voted upon. We need to programs can we eliminate? NAYS—238 do all in our power to ensure the men Vote against this recommit. Vote for and women who fight and die in our final passage. Let’s move on. Adams Coble Gowdy I yield back the balance of my time. Aderholt Coffman (CO) Granger wars are able to keep their homes. It’s Akin Cole Graves (GA) very simple. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Alexander Conaway Graves (MO) I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ objection, the previous question is or- Amash Costa Griffin (AR) dered on the motion to recommit. Austria Cravaack Griffith (VA) on this final amendment. Bachmann Crawford Grimm With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back There was no objection. Bachus Crenshaw Guinta the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Barletta Culberson Guthrie Mr. MCHENRY. I rise in opposition to question is on the motion to recommit. Bartlett Davis (KY) Hall The question was taken; and the Barton (TX) Denham Hanna the motion to recommit. Bass (NH) Dent Harper The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Speaker pro tempore announced that Benishek DesJarlais Harris tleman from North Carolina is recog- the noes appeared to have it. Berg Diaz-Balart Hartzler nized for 5 minutes. Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Biggert Dold Hastings (WA) Bilbray Dreier Hayworth Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, first of Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Bilirakis Duffy Heck all, Veterans’ Administration loans are and nays. Bishop (UT) Duncan (SC) Heller not permissible under the HAMP pro- The yeas and nays were ordered. Black Duncan (TN) Hensarling gram. They cannot go through the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Blackburn Ellmers Herger Bonner Emerson Herrera Beutler HAMP program in order to get relief of ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Bono Mack Farenthold Huelskamp their mortgage. Furthermore, veterans will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Boustany Fincher Huizenga (MI) are already covered under an effective time for any electronic vote on the Brady (TX) Fitzpatrick Hultgren Brooks Flake Hunter program which is assistance to vet- question of passage. Broun (GA) Fleischmann Hurt erans with VA guaranteed home loans. The vote was taken by electronic de- Buchanan Fleming Issa That program is actually working. vice, and there were—yeas 185, nays Bucshon Flores Jenkins The program that my colleague has 238, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 8, Buerkle Forbes Johnson (IL) Burgess Fortenberry Johnson (OH) offered this cynical motion to recom- as follows: Burton (IN) Foxx Johnson, Sam mit for is merely a roadblock for us [Roll No. 197] Calvert Franks (AZ) Jordan eliminating a failed government pro- Camp Gallegly Kelly YEAS—185 Canseco Gardner King (IA) gram. Ackerman Becerra Boswell Cantor Garrett King (NY) I want to tell you, the Special Inspec- Altmire Berkley Brady (PA) Capito Gerlach Kingston tor General for TARP has said that Andrews Berman Braley (IA) Cardoza Gibbs Kinzinger (IL) HAMP recipients sometimes end up un- Baca Bishop (GA) Brown (FL) Carter Gibson Kline Baldwin Bishop (NY) Butterfield Cassidy Gingrey (GA) Labrador necessarily depleting their dwindling Barrow Blumenauer Capps Chabot Goodlatte Lamborn savings in an ultimately futile effort to Bass (CA) Boren Capuano Chaffetz Gosar Lance

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.065 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 Landry Nunnelee Schock Denham King (NY) Reichert Loebsack Peters Shuler Lankford Olson Schweikert Dent Kingston Renacci Lowey Pingree (ME) Sires Latham Palazzo Scott (SC) DesJarlais Kinzinger (IL) Ribble Luja´ n Polis Slaughter LaTourette Paul Scott, Austin Diaz-Balart Kline Rigell Lynch Price (NC) Smith (WA) Latta Paulsen Sensenbrenner Dold Labrador Rivera Maloney Quigley Stark Lewis (CA) Pearce Sessions Dreier Lamborn Roby Markey Rahall Sutton LoBiondo Pence Shimkus Duffy Lance Roe (TN) Matsui Reyes Thompson (MS) Long Petri Shuster Duncan (SC) Landry Rogers (AL) McCarthy (NY) Richardson Tierney Lucas Pitts Simpson Duncan (TN) Lankford Rogers (KY) McCollum Richmond Tonko Luetkemeyer Platts Smith (NE) Ellmers Latham Rogers (MI) McDermott Rothman (NJ) Towns Lummis Poe (TX) Smith (NJ) McGovern Roybal-Allard Emerson LaTourette Rohrabacher Tsongas Lungren, Daniel Pompeo Southerland McIntyre Ruppersberger Eshoo Latta Rokita Van Hollen E. Posey Stearns Farenthold Lewis (CA) McNerney Rush Rooney Vela´ zquez Mack Price (GA) Stivers Fincher LoBiondo Meeks Ryan (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Visclosky Manzullo Quayle Stutzman Fitzpatrick Lofgren, Zoe Miller (NC) Sa´ nchez, Linda Roskam Walz (MN) Marchant Reed Sullivan Flake Long Moore T. Marino Rehberg Terry Fleischmann Lucas Ross (AR) Murphy (CT) Sanchez, Loretta Wasserman McCarthy (CA) Reichert Thompson (PA) Fleming Luetkemeyer Ross (FL) Nadler Sarbanes Schultz McCarthy (NY) Renacci Thornberry Flores Lummis Royce Napolitano Schakowsky Waters McCaul Ribble Tiberi Forbes Lungren, Daniel Runyan Neal Schiff Watt McClintock Rigell Tipton Fortenberry E. Ryan (WI) Olver Schrader Waxman McCotter Rivera Turner Foxx Mack Scalise Pallone Schwartz Weiner McHenry Roby Upton Franks (AZ) Manzullo Schilling Pascrell Scott (VA) Whitfield McKeon Roe (TN) Walberg Gallegly Marchant Schmidt Pastor (AZ) Scott, David Wilson (FL) McKinley Rogers (AL) Walden Gardner Marino Schock Payne Serrano Woolsey McMorris Rogers (KY) Walsh (IL) Garrett Matheson Schweikert Pelosi Sewell Wu Rodgers Rogers (MI) Webster Gerlach McCarthy (CA) Scott (SC) Perlmutter Sherman Yarmuth Meehan Rohrabacher West Gibbs McCaul Scott, Austin Mica Rokita Westmoreland Gibson McClintock Sensenbrenner ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Miller (FL) Rooney Whitfield Gingrey (GA) McCotter Sessions Kaptur Miller (MI) Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (SC) Goodlatte McHenry Shimkus Miller, Gary Roskam Wittman Gosar McKeon Shuster NOT VOTING—9 Mulvaney Ross (FL) Wolf Gowdy McKinley Simpson Butterfield Gohmert Rangel Murphy (PA) Royce Womack Granger Meehan Smith (NE) Campbell McMorris Speier Myrick Runyan Woodall Graves (GA) Mica Smith (NJ) Frelinghuysen Rodgers Neugebauer Ryan (WI) Yoder Graves (MO) Michaud Smith (TX) Giffords Moran Noem Scalise Young (AK) Griffin (AR) Miller (FL) Southerland Nugent Schilling Young (FL) Griffith (VA) Miller (MI) Stearns b 1945 Nunes Schmidt Young (IN) Grimm Miller, Gary Stivers Guinta Miller, George Stutzman Mr. CLEAVER changed his vote from ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Guthrie Mulvaney Sullivan ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Lofgren, Zoe Hall Murphy (PA) Terry Hanna Myrick So the bill was passed. NOT VOTING—8 Thompson (CA) Harper Neugebauer Thompson (PA) The result of the vote was announced Harris Noem Campbell Gohmert Smith (TX) Thornberry Hartzler Nugent as above recorded. Frelinghuysen Moran Speier Tiberi Hastings (WA) Nunes A motion to reconsider was laid on Giffords Rangel Tipton Hayworth Nunnelee Turner the table. Heller Olson Upton b 1938 Hensarling Owens Walberg f Mr. ROYCE changed his vote from Herger Palazzo Herrera Beutler Paul Walden ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Huelskamp Paulsen Walsh (IL) AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO So the motion to recommit was re- Huizenga (MI) Pearce Webster MAKE CORRECTIONS IN EN- jected. Hultgren Pence Welch West GROSSMENT OF H.R. 839, THE The result of the vote was announced Hunter Peterson Hurt Petri Westmoreland HAMP TERMINATION ACT OF 2011 as above recorded. Wilson (SC) Issa Pitts Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I ask The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Jenkins Platts Wittman unanimous consent that, in the en- question is on the passage of the bill. Johnson (IL) Poe (TX) Wolf Johnson (OH) Pompeo Womack grossment of H.R. 839, the Clerk be au- The question was taken; and the Johnson, Sam Posey Woodall thorized to correct section numbers, Speaker pro tempore announced that Yoder Jones Price (GA) punctuation, and cross-references and the ayes appeared to have it. Jordan Quayle Young (AK) Kelly Reed Young (FL) to make such other technical and con- RECORDED VOTE King (IA) Rehberg Young (IN) forming changes as may be necessary Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I de- to reflect the actions of the House in mand a recorded vote. NOES—170 amending the bill, to include striking A recorded vote was ordered. Ackerman Costello Hastings (FL) ‘‘paragraph (1)’’ on page 5, line 16, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Andrews Courtney Heck Baca Critz Heinrich inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘subparagraph 5-minute vote. Baldwin Crowley Higgins (A)’’. The vote was taken by electronic de- Barrow Cuellar Himes The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there vice, and there were—ayes 252, noes 170, Bass (CA) Cummings Hinchey objection to the request of the gen- answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 9, as Becerra Davis (CA) Hinojosa Berman Davis (IL) Hirono tleman from Alabama? follows: Bishop (GA) DeGette Holden There was no objection. [Roll No. 198] Bishop (NY) DeLauro Holt Blumenauer Deutch Honda f AYES—252 Boswell Dicks Hoyer Adams Bishop (UT) Capito Brady (PA) Dingell Inslee Aderholt Black Cardoza Braley (IA) Doggett Israel RE-REFERRAL OF H.R. 1148, STOP Akin Blackburn Carter Brown (FL) Donnelly (IN) Jackson (IL) TRADING ON CONGRESSIONAL Alexander Bonner Cassidy Capps Doyle Jackson Lee KNOWLEDGE ACT Altmire Bono Mack Chabot Capuano Edwards (TX) Amash Boren Chaffetz Carnahan Ellison Johnson (GA) Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Austria Boustany Chandler Carney Engel Johnson, E. B. unanimous consent that H.R. 1148 be Bachmann Brady (TX) Coble Carson (IN) Farr Keating Bachus Brooks Coffman (CO) Castor (FL) Fattah Kildee re-referred primarily to the Committee Barletta Broun (GA) Cole Chu Filner Kind on Financial Services and additionally Bartlett Buchanan Conaway Cicilline Frank (MA) Kissell to the Committees on Agriculture, Barton (TX) Bucshon Cooper Clarke (MI) Fudge Kucinich Bass (NH) Buerkle Costa Clarke (NY) Garamendi Langevin House Administration, Judiciary, Eth- Benishek Burgess Cravaack Clay Gonzalez Larsen (WA) ics, and Rules. Berg Burton (IN) Crawford Cleaver Green, Al Larson (CT) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Berkley Calvert Crenshaw Clyburn Green, Gene Lee (CA) objection to the request of the gen- Biggert Camp Culberson Cohen Grijalva Levin Bilbray Canseco Davis (KY) Connolly (VA) Gutierrez Lewis (GA) tleman from Alabama? Bilirakis Cantor DeFazio Conyers Hanabusa Lipinski There was no objection.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR7.031 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2023 HONORING THE ELLIS ISLAND 33–28 at the half. The Knights took the goals to the American people. Then he TARTAN lead with less than 1 minute in regula- bombs people and calls it a humani- (Mr. LANCE asked and was given per- tion and never trailed after that. tarian act. mission to address the House for 1 Other high scorers for Mount Vernon I’m sorry, Mr. Speaker. I don’t under- minute.) were Khalid Samuels with 21 points stand this new value system the Presi- Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise and Isaiah Cousins with 12. dent is asking us to accept. Let me today in honor of the 10th annual cele- Mount Vernon, representing the Pub- suggest instead that our President in bration of Tartan Day on Ellis Island. lic High School Athletic Association in future conflicts consult the American The tartan is the definitive symbol of Westchester, got to the title game with people and Congress first, then build a Scotland. No other fabric or pattern is a 70–63 win over Boys and Girls High coalition, then lead that coalition with so steeped in tradition, and for the past School of New York City in Saturday’s a clearly defined mission, taking noth- 10 years, Tartan Day on Ellis Island semifinal round. ing off the table rather than being has promoted Scottish history, herit- Congratulations to these players and pressured into action by other world age, and culture under the leadership their coach. While March Madness has leaders. and guidance of the Clan Currie Soci- gripped the rest of the Nation, in f Mount Vernon we are very proud of our ety, one of the largest Scottish herit- CONGRATULATING PENN STATE Knights. I am sure these champions age organizations in the United States. UNIVERSITY ON 20TH ANNIVER- have a bright future and will look back This year, the Clan Currie Society will SARY OF UNDERGRADUATE EX- proudly at their accomplishment in the be unveiling a new American tartan, HIBITION the Ellis Island tartan, in honor of Na- years to come. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania tional Tartan Day on April 6. f asked and was given permission to ad- The American tartan’s fabric is b 1950 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- steeped in colors that represent the ex- vise and extend his remarks.) periences of all of those who have trav- WAR IN THE NAME OF HUMANITY Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. eled to the United States over the last (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratu- century in search of the American given permission to address the House late Penn State University on the 20th Dream. The tartan’s blue illustrates for 1 minute and to revise and extend anniversary of the Undergraduate Ex- the great Atlantic Ocean, the copper- his remarks.) hibition. green in honor of the Statue of Lib- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Last year the House passed House erty, red signifying the bricks of the Middle East is in turmoil. Citizens are Resolution 1654, a measure expressing historic buildings on Ellis Island, and in revolt and are ousting their dic- support for designation of the week of the gold representing America’s golden tators. One of the worst rulers is April 11, 2011, as Undergraduate Re- door, walked through by millions as Muammar Qadhafi in Libya. Qadhafi is search Week. This week recognizes the they looked to this new land as the so bad, the President has involved the importance of undergraduate research land of opportunity. United States military in support of and encourages colleges and univer- I ask all of my colleagues to join me the rebels there. sities, businesses, and other organiza- in honoring and congratulating Mr. However, Secretary of Defense Gates tions to recognize the occasion. Bob Currie and the entire Clan Currie has stated our national security inter- It is fitting that this week coincides Society in the unveiling of this Amer- est is not at risk in Libya. So why are with Penn State’s 20th annual Under- ican tartan, the Ellis Island tartan, we there? graduate Exhibition, scheduled April 12 and for their years of hard work hon- It seems to me this war is being and 13. Penn State’s annual Under- oring and recognizing the contribu- waged under a new ‘‘Doctrine of Hu- graduate Exhibition communicates and tions that Scots and Scottish Ameri- manity.’’ In other words, the United celebrates these same priorities: that cans have made to our great Nation. States will now decide when to drop research and development of critical f bombs on another country in the name thinking are fundamental to American of humanity when a ruler we don’t like competitiveness and our success as a CONGRATULATIONS TO THE acts against humanity. This fuzzy emo- Nation. Penn State continues to thrive MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL tional doctrine ultimately gives a as one of the top research universities BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP President the unilateral ability to in- in the country through programs such (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given tervene militarily anywhere the Presi- as the Undergraduate Exhibition which permission to address the House for 1 dent doesn’t like the way a foreign encourage participation of under- minute and to revise and extend his re- ruler treats his people. graduate students in research and cre- marks.) The President needs to clarify this ative endeavors. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am proud doctrine of ‘‘War in the Name of Hu- I congratulate the students, teachers, to represent the entire city of Mount manity.’’ What constitutional author- and staff at Penn State for their tire- Vernon, New York, and today I rise to ity gives the President the right to less pursuit of knowledge and cre- congratulate the Mount Vernon enter another country’s civil war when ativity. Knights high school basketball team our national security is not at risk? f for winning the New York State Fed- America needs some answers. eration Tournament of Champions, And that’s just the way it is. THE NORFORK AND GREERS FERRY NATIONAL FISH HATCH- Class AA. They beat Christ the King f from New York City, the winner of last ERIES year’s championship, 84–78 in overtime OBAMA’S LACK OF LEADERSHIP (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was on Sunday in Albany, New York. ON LIBYA given permission to address the House Jabarie Hinds led his team with 14 of (Mr. FLEMING asked and was given for 1 minute.) his 31 points in the fourth quarter and permission to address the House for 1 Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise overtime to earn MVP honors as Mount minute.) today to enter into the CONGRESSIONAL Vernon won its fifth State Federation Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, with re- RECORD Arkansas House Resolution title in program history. gard to the ‘‘kinetic military action’’ 1014 that was recently passed on Feb- Congratulations also to Coach Bob in Libya, it appears the tail is wagging ruary 24 of this year by the Arkansas Cimmino on his fourth championship. the dog. The President first says we House of Representatives. His team won their last 10 games and won’t go but Qadhafi must. Then he Fish hatcheries at the Norfork and snapped the 12-game winning streak of says we must go but not Qadhafi. He Greers Ferry Dams are vital compo- Christ the King. consults the Arab league before his nents of the economy in north central Mount Vernon showed its grit and de- own Congress and then telegraphs to Arkansas. They provide vital fish stock termination by coming back after the enemy our mission limitations, yet not only to Arkansas’ waterways but being down 20–11 after one quarter and does not clearly define the mission or to Arkansas’ neighbors as well, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.071 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2024 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 they help draw sportsmen and outdoor Whereas, investment in the Norfork and FEDERAL REGULATIONS enthusiasts from all over the world. Greers Ferry fish hatcheries has consistently The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. demonstrated positive returns for more than State of Arkansas FLEISCHMANN). Under the Speaker’s an- 88th General Assembly half a century. The federal government’s Regular Session, 2011 goal to reduce the federal deficit and in- nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the By: Representatives Linck, Hopper, Benedict crease economic growth would be damaged, gentleman from Texas (Mr. CARTER) is not enhanced, if funding for trout programs recognized for 60 minutes as the des- House resolution—Requesting that the is reduced or eliminated to the detriment of President of the United States and the Ar- ignee of the majority leader. its promise to Arkansas and to these small kansas congressional delegation support and Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, once towns whose livelihood depends on the fish continue the immediate and future funding again we are going to talk about the of the Norfork and Greers Ferry National hatcheries; Now therefore, be it fact that the regulators are kind of Resolved by the House of Representatives of Fish Hatcheries. like the fox watching the henhouse. Subtitle—Requesting that the President of the Eighty-Eighth General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, That the President and Congress They just overreach everywhere. And the United States and the Arkansas congres- we just heard an example of that actu- sional delegation support and continue the of the United States work together to con- immediate and future funding of the Norfork tinue the immediate and future funding of ally. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT was just up and Greers Ferry National Fish Hatcheries. the national fish hatcheries at Norfork and here talking about what is going on Whereas, the United States Fish & Wildlife Greers Ferry dams and allow the investment with this pesticide. We will talk a lit- Service plans to cut the budgets for the in these hatcheries to continue to contribute tle bit about that today. trout hatcheries below Norfork and Greers to the economic vitality of these towns, the I have been trying for the last 6 or 8, Ferry dams; and State of Arkansas, and the entire country. I guess, months now to talk about Be it further Whereas, these fish hatcheries provide the some of the regulations that are being foundation for Arkansas’s world-renowned Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the House trout fishery waters that produce a total of Representatives forward official copies of imposed upon people. You see these economic impact of well over one hundred this resolution to the President of the regulations and you see how onerous fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) annually United States, to the Speaker of the House they are on both large and small busi- but only cost taxpayers approximately one of Representatives and the President of the nesses, and then we sit around and million five hundred thousand dollars Senate of the United States Congress, and to wonder why we’re teetering around 9 ($1,500,000) annually to operate. The hatch- all the members of the Arkansas Congres- percent unemployment in this country. eries at Norfork and Greers Ferry dams sional Delegation with the request that this It’s because not only do folks have to resolution be officially entered in the Con- alone generate five million five hundred wonder about are we going to raise thousand dollars ($5,500,000) in federal tax gressional Record. revenues, roughly three dollars and sixty- taxes. Folks have to wonder about are five cents ($3.65) for every one dollar ($1.00) f we going to spend ourselves into the invested; and poor house. Folks have to wonder Whereas, seventy-five (75) years ago, north THE EPA about a $1.65 trillion deficit this year. Arkansas’s White River was arguably the They worry about all those things. (Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia best smallmouth bass stream in America. They worry about how their children asked and was given permission to ad- Fisherman came from all over the country to and grandchildren are going to pay off experience once-in-a-lifetime float trips dress the House for 1 minute.) this massive accumulation of debt in down the beautiful bluff-lined river; and Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. this country that is coming down as a Whereas, upon a series of dams being built Speaker and ladies and gentlemen, I in the White River basin in the 1940s, the fed- result of the policies of the last Con- rise today to speak about H.R. 872. eral government assured the state’s citizens gress, the Democrat-led Congress, and I was pleased to see this resolution that mitigation efforts would be included to the Obama administration, and then pass the Agriculture Committee with a offset the loss of the river’s incredibly pro- you take that and you take on top of bipartisan vote. Not one single objec- ductive native fishery. The key component that the executive branch’s regulations of this commitment was the construction of tion. I want you to think about that. that they are putting on people, many Norfork National Fish Hatchery in 1955 near Not one objection from a Democrat or of which are so onerous and make so Norfork Dam and the establishment of a Republican in the Agriculture Com- little sense that, quite honestly, you world-class trout waters below both Norfork mittee. and Bull Shoals lakes; and wonder what’s going on. It somewhat baffles me that we have Whereas, a decade later, the trout hatch- We’ve got a lot of things that have to waste floor time in the U.S. House of ery at the base of Greers Ferry Dam provided been going on, and we’ve got some Representatives to help the EPA un- the means for a similarly successful fishery tools that we’re using to get rid of to be established at the Little Red River in derstand that they’re creating regula- those things. And a tool that I have Greers Ferry; and tions that they themselves do not un- been talking about is using the Con- Whereas, these modest projects rank derstand. gressional Review Act to challenge among the all-time success stories of our Mr. Speaker, the EPA already re- federal government because of the overall some of these things, and we will talk quires pesticide permits from every economic impact and return on investment a little bit about that. But first let’s farmer, rancher, forest manager, State they produce; and just go back and talk a little bit about agency, city, county municipality, Whereas, fish production at the Norfork what others are doing right now. hatchery employs nine hundred ninety-four mosquito control districts, water dis- First off, tomorrow morning I am (994) individuals, and the Greers Ferry hatch- tricts, and golf courses, just to name a going to drop a bill, and this is kind of ery employs an additional seven hundred few of those that they require permits fifty-two (752) people; and a nuclear weapon, if you will, of fight- Whereas, dozens of resorts employing hun- from. If we do not enact H.R. 872, the ing regulations. Because of the contin- dreds of individuals have been established in EPA would then require an additional uous onslaught of regulations that these world-class fishing areas because of the Clean Water Act permit for pesticides. seem to be designed to cause unem- increase in tourism. The town of Cotter, Ar- I will add again, Mr. Speaker, that ployment rather than to help with un- kansas, for example, bills itself as ‘‘Trout many of these permits are already re- employment, I think it’s time we just Capital USA’’; and dundant as pesticide applications are Whereas, trout fishing in the. White River put a big old hold on the regulatory already highly regulated under the agencies and tell them that unless this basin is worth about three times the annual FIFRA Act. flood losses prevented by Beaver, Table is of major national importance, we Rock, Bull Shoals, Norfork, Greers Ferry, We all care about the environment, don’t think there ought to be any regu- and Clearwater reservoirs, and these struc- but these EPA regulations fail the lations for the balance of this Con- tures averted fifty-one million four hundred common sense test, Mr. Speaker. That gress. So I am proposing a bill for the thousand dollars ($51,400,000) in damages in agency is on a regulatory path of the outright ban of all new Federal regula- the last fiscal year; and destruction of our economy. They are Whereas, the electricity generated from tions through the remainder of the destroying our jobs, and they must be Obama administration until January Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake averages reined in. approximately one hundred million dollars 31, 2013. Mr. Speaker, perhaps we need a per- ($100,000,000) of electricity each year, but the b 2000 trout fishery is worth an additional fifty per- mit for the EPA that says the EPA cent (50%) more than that on an annual must understand a rule before they This would remove, in this period of basis; and pass one. time when we’re trying to bring our job

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When, as least in one area, a deep breath and Now, if we were like the great State our friend from Georgia was just talk- relax, that the regulators are not going of Texas where we have a balanced ing about—just take, for instance, the to change the playing field on them budget requirement in the constitution issue that has to do with this, these halfway through a year or through a in Texas, then the Texas legislature, new regulations concerning pesticides month. they can’t deficit spend. They can’t that have come out. It came out and There are so many regulations that spend money they don’t have. They then it was—I think, some court has we’ve talked about in the past few have a no-deficit spending provision in gotten involved in it. months and for the balance of this year that constitution that says you get to But what they’ve done, basically, is that are surprises to everybody, and spend what the projected revenues are, told the people who use pesticides, and they’re throwing big, big monkey and that’s it. And it’s sometimes—and I think everybody knows, pesticides wrenches in the machinery that drives you ask the good members of our legis- are to kill bugs that eat crops. That’s our economy. lature, sometimes it’s real tough to kind of the general use for pesticides. Now, if you read the newspapers or make things work. But you know So that means that your farmers, your you hear people commenting on why what? They always somehow figure out ranchers, and some of your business aren’t people creating jobs, why is cap- a way to get it done. And this year is people are going to be affected by this. ital investment on the sidelines, why no exception. And they look at it and say, wow. I are people holding on to their money It’s tough in Texas. And they’re used to have to have a permit. I got instead of investing their money in doing the things we’re trying to do one. Now all of a sudden I’ve got to their businesses or investing their here in this House. They are reducing have a new permit. It’s going to cost money in some other people’s busi- their spending, as are States across the me some more money. They changed nesses so we can grow this economy, country. All you have to do is turn on the rules in the middle of the game, they’re sitting on the sideline and the television. You see the issues in and now I’m sitting here wondering they’re not participating. Wisconsin and Michigan and other what in the world am I going to do if And you will hear both sides of the places, and Minnesota—well, not Min- they change the rules again. aisle in this House talk about the tril- nesota, Indiana, all these people are ad- So what am I going to do with my lions of dollars that are being held dressing it, New York, Virginia, money? I’m going to keep it in my back from investment. You’ll hear ar- they’re addressing the fact that pocket. I’m not going to invest in my guments made by the other side, by the they’ve just got to cut back on their business. I’m not going to expand my Democrats in this House, that it’s the spending. farm. I’m not going to buy that new greed of the big corporations that’s Well, we’re addressing that fact too combine. I’m not going to trade for doing this. in this House right now. But the busi- some more cattle. I’m basically going But then when you study the prob- nessman looks at that and says, well, to sit where I am and hold pat. And I’m lem, it’s not just the big giant corpora- what’s their track record? Well, our also not going to hire anybody to help tions that are kind of sitting back and track record’s not real good. In fact, me with those issues. These are things that are typical of waiting. It’s the small businessman. our track record is such that they say what causes the people who invest in It’s the guy that’s got one shop, and odds are they’re not going to do these the real world of private business, who he’s thinking about adding on to that cuts that are necessary to stop it. employ two-thirds or more of the shop, and he may be thinking about Here’s something kind of interesting. American public, to sit on the side- adding one more machinist or one more Right now, in H.R. 1, the Republican lines. So big business or small, if you salesman. But you know what? There majority has set forth a series of cuts don’t understand the playing field, and are too many questions about what’s that total up to about $63 billion. there are people out there that can over the horizon for them to take the They’ve agreed now to about $10 bil- change your life at a whim, you get lion. So let’s call it $53 billion just kind chance of investing their money when concerned about it. We’ve seen so many of on the table out there waiting for they don’t know what’s going to hap- examples of that. pen. And as I explained as I started some kind of action from the Senate. I’ll just throw out the flex permitting out, part of it is they wonder about the This is attached to a continuing resolu- Clean Air Act issues that are going on possibility of new taxes. tion. in Texas, which we’ve talked about be- Secondly, because there’s been a lot Now, that business owner back home, fore. After 15 years of using a flex per- of talk from this administration about he looks at that and he says, let’s see, mit in Texas, never a word said by the taxes, they’re backing off of it now, but $63 billion—that’s a tiny little bandaid EPA, all of a sudden, out of the clear many of the things they do seem to on a gigantic rear end of an elephant, blue they decide, oh, you know what? I change depending on which way the but that’s the tax cuts that are being don’t think we like that flex permit, so wind’s blowing, and so they’re worried proposed, and they don’t seem to be we’re just going to do away with it, and about the possibility of new taxes. able to get those things. Not tax cuts. we’re going to change the rules. They’re worried about the fact that That’s the spending cuts that are being Without going into what a flex per- they can look at numbers, they read proposed. They don’t even seem to be mit is, it’s very simple. If flex permit balance sheets, even the small busi- able to do that. What in the world are worked for your business 1 day and the nessmen can read balance sheets and they going to do about this $1.6 tril- next day you had to have a completely profit and loss statements. And they lion? different permit with a whole new set look at this Federal Government and So he says, I don’t think I want to of rules and a whole new set of obliga- they say, my Lord. Just this year play in that ballpark. That’s too dan- tions, you would be very concerned alone, based on President Obama’s pro- gerous for me. I have a little savings in about the environment within which posed budget for 2011, they’re pro- my back pocket to invest in my busi- your business is being operated. And, jecting about a $1.6 trillion deficit this ness. But now’s not a good time. by the way you’d be really upset when year. There’s way too much debt floating you realized that your clean air issues And most businesspeople know what around out there. There’s way too in your State where you’re using a deficit means. And most of all of us do, much uncertainty about the economy flexible permit, the clean air reduc- but sometimes we think it’s some big floating around out there. I think I’ll tions have met the demands of the EPA word coming out of Washington, not wait. So my plan to create one or two and, in fact, probably exceed many, realizing what it really is. It means new jobs to grow my profits for my many States who don’t go to a flexible you’re spending money you don’t have. business is going to have to wait. Even permitting system. In fact, arguably, every time you buy though I may have the money to in- something with your credit card, vest, it’s going to wait because I don’t b 2010 you’re deficit spending. You don’t have feel the environment’s good for it. It’s For some reason, your State who is the cash in your pocket to buy the new another one of those unknowns that’s doing good has to change permits to do

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And many of ployment number above 8 percent, al- We ask ourselves, Why have we been them have just those ideas. most 9 percent. having unemployment in this country Some of the things we have now like Another act is H.R. 872. This is a bill somewhere between 10 percent and 8.9 Facebook, those things like that they about Congress battling a bad ruling by percent over the last 25 months? Well, made a movie about and all that stuff, the Federal courts. The bill eliminates part of it is the people who create the all that was the idea of a young entre- a costly and duplicative permitting re- jobs, the real jobs, the jobs that make preneur, and he got somebody to invest quirement for the application of pes- our economy grow, are the business in it and, boom, it swept the world. So ticides. That is what our friend from people of this country; and for 25 that’s why I have got a moratorium on Georgia was talking about just a few months they have not been hiring be- regulations. minutes ago, Mr. SCOTT. This will now cause we have created a world of mis- But in addition, we have got a couple require a different type of permitting trust in what might happen to you that of folks that are taking off after regu- system and it will, quite honestly, you couldn’t even imagine as a result lations that are clearly hurting the op- place the burden on farmers, ranchers, of actions of this Federal Government. portunity to create jobs. The Regu- and anybody who uses pesticides, I as- To me, the most important thing we latory Flexibility Act, RFA, is being sume exterminators and so forth, and have to do in this Congress right now is proposed and requires Federal agencies will put a huge burden on them. And create jobs. It will change the very to assess the economic impact of their the only thing you can do is clearly put makeup of our Nation if we get our Na- regulations on small business. We have a halt to this EPA new regulatory ac- tion back to work. And it is time for something like this now, but it is going tivity. Even though the court recently to be expanded and made more clear. the government to get out of the way said, Well, we won’t require this until And, if the impact is significant, con- of small business, get out of the way of October, it doesn’t matter whether it is sider alternatives that are less burden- the entrepreneurs in this country, and required today or whether it is re- some. The agencies must balance the give them the opportunity to create quired in October; whenever it is re- burdens imposed by the regulations jobs. With all the playing defense that quired, it is still a burden. So my against the benefits, and propose alter- we are trying do here in the House with friends on the Ag Committee are very, natives to the regulations which create the Congressional Review Act and very serious about challenging the cre- economic disparities among different other proposals that are out there, it ation of this new regulation. seems to me we ought to just say, at size entities. The Small Business Committee has We have been using the Congres- least for a 2-year period, just, Time held hearings on the RFA and they are sional Review Act, and we have got out. Time out. No more regulations. holding some tomorrow, on Wednesday, several things that we have dealt with Just stop right where you are. to discuss this agency compliance with on the Congressional Review Act. This There are enough regulations in ef- the act. Bad regs are killing good jobs, is a law today. This law was created in fect right now by the Federal regu- and that is what I have been talking the Clinton administration and has latory agencies to fill this entire about, and here is the Small Business been used once, and that is the only Chamber to the ceiling with books, so Committee looking at small business time it has ever been used, which sur- I don’t think it would hurt us too with really a focus on small business. prises me. But we are trying to use it much. Now, why do you hear people talk on multiple bills that are out there If it turns out it is a national emer- about small business in Congress when that are creating a regulatory burden gency and you have such an issue that you have got all these giant inter- on individuals or industries of this it is just so overwhelmingly necessary national corporations that our friends country. to come up with a regulation, then on the other side of the aisle love to b 2020 maybe we will put it out and submit it talk about? Well, for one thing, seven Last year, the Federal Government to Congress and let Congress make a out of 10 Americans get a job in small issued a total of 3,316 new rules and determination about whether or not it business. Small business creates seven regulations, an average of 13 rules a is of that dire importance. But right out of 10 private sector jobs in the day. Seventy-eight of those new rules now, just quit messing with us. Just United States. Some of those private last year were major rules. A major get out of the way and let us have a sector jobs are real well-paying jobs. chance to go do what we do best. In fact, some of the people that I was rule is a rule that may result in an an- I forget who it was. I want to say it talking to at this little entrepreneur nual effect on the economy of $100 mil- was Calvin Coolidge, but it was one of group that I was with, they said, Well, lion or more, a major increase in costs our past Presidents who said that the the first ten people we will employ, we or prices for consumers or significant business of America is business. And it expect their salary range to be some- adverse effects on the economy. still is. where between $100,000 and $150,000 a If it is a new rule, it is required under Two or three Saturdays ago, I was at year. Now, that’s darned good jobs. But the Congressional Review Act that it South by Southwest, which is a very they are looking to hire highly skilled be submitted to the committees of ju- exciting activity that takes place in technical people to advance a concept risdiction that cover that rule in the Austin, Texas, that not only promotes they have in the high-tech industry. House and Senate and that they have the live music industry, which is huge What do we get from those concepts? the opportunity within 60 legislative in Austin—it is the live music capital Well, you have probably got a cell days, that is days that the Congress is of the world—but, in addition, it pro- phone in your pocket. You may have in session, not counting the days it is motes entrepreneurship among people the new Apple iPad sitting on your not in session. And if there is a vote, with new great ideas. And great people, desk, or you may actually be commu- and let’s say the House passes it and I talked to them and they were so ex- nicating with a brand-new one which sends it to the Senate, then it only re- citing, such great young people, many has a camera in it so you can talk to quires 30 Senators to cosponsor the bill of them in the high-tech industry, but your spouse around the world or your to bring that vote to a full vote in the in all of the industries. And those friend around the world and both of Senate. young people sat there and told me you can see each other. These are all Then we will have the opportunity to that, The one thing you can do that ideas that came from entrepreneurial send some bad regulations that passed would hurt us the most is tax stock op- thinking that began with one person both the House and the Senate to the tions and put up regulations that with an idea. President, and he told us less than a would prevent me doing what I need to The one thing Americans still have month ago that one of his goals this do in my project. So, if the government to sell is ideas, and we are the only in- year was to get rid of these onerous

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But these new It allows Congress to review every new rule. When I say this, we are not talk- regulations will move those American Federal regulation issued by the gov- ing just about the EPA. There are a lot jobs out of the country to another ernment agencies and by passage of a of rules out there, but EPA just seems country; and rather than help the air, joint resolution overrule that regula- to have more than their share right because the same air is in India and tion. On these things I have been talk- now. China as is over here, it is all part of ing about, the House and the Senate I talked about the Flexible Permit- this great big place we call the world, both can go forward under this act, and ting Act. We have filed a CRA chal- we will still be polluting the air, but 10 we can put the brakes on some bad reg- lenge, a Congressional Review Act times worse than we do under our cur- ulations. challenge, to the flexible permitting rent regulations in the United States, Here are the ones I mentioned. The program. Chairman UPTON of the En- and we lose the jobs. Texas flexible permitting program, the ergy and Commerce Committee has So we are going to seek a vote on net neutrality rule, the medical loss been or is holding hearings on the portland cement manufacturing regu- ratio and the portland cement: those Clean Air Act and on this issue. That lations. And the argument that this in- all can be addressed by this act, and will be one issue that we are going to creases mercury pollution is absolutely many more. be working on trying to get done. false because we have evidence to show b 2030 The FCC has a regulation for net that mercury pollution, if it is in the But maybe we could save ourselves a neutrality. This rule grants the Fed- United States, it is coming from off- whole lot of time and effort by just eral Government new power to regulate shore. passing the newest proposal that I have the Internet, restricting access and So all these things are things that put forward, and that is a law that stalling innovation. One of the things are proposed right now. We have got says, time-out until 2013 on any regula- that those young people that I met charts over here to look at each one of tions from the government, and let’s with the other night, it was about 100 them. just hold off and let’s give this econ- of them now, it is not a small group, Here is the regulatory moratorium, omy a chance to grow. And when it they all said, most of them, that the an outright ban on Federal regulations. grows, we will prosper, we will get out Internet was a tool they were using to It removes the top obstacle to eco- of this mess we’re in, and we will get come up with good ideas or to promote nomic recovery. Business won’t hire back to being the America we all treas- their good ideas or to use the Internet with ObamaCare and EPA regs hanging ure and love. for their good ideas; and they were over their head. It’s not hard to imagine that if very much opposed, as am I, to any The Regulatory Flexibility Act. The there’s something really bad, of course, regulation of the Internet. shaded areas indicate U.S. recessions. this House will protect it. But many of The freedom of the Internet is a free- The 09 research—that is a word I can’t these things are people in closed dom of expression, a freedom of expres- read—organization. Look at this. This rooms, some of which don’t even under- sion which creates a freedom of ideas, is what is happening from regulations. stand the industry they’re regulating, and the exchange of ideas creates inno- It is going up on the unemployment coming up with rules because they vation, which is the fuel to drive our scale. have a concept of government that is economy. So Mr. GREG WALDEN is ad- The RFA requires the Federal agen- all government—all roads lead to dressing this issue under the CRA of cies to assess the economic impact on Rome—all government leads to Wash- net neutrality. small businesses—we talked about ington, and that all government deci- HHS has a rule on medical loss ratio. that—to come up with alternatives, be- sions and all life decisions should be This regulation will require all health cause unemployment rates are around made here, in Washington. There are care plans to pay a minimum of 80 per- or above 9 percent for the last 22 people in this city, literally tens of cent of premiums toward health serv- months, and it is time that we make thousands, maybe hundreds of thou- ices, eliminating coverage for 47 per- these regulations be assessed, and sands of people in this city, that be- cent of Americans in small group and seven out of 10 new jobs are created by lieve that all life issues should be re- individual health plans. This is an area these small businesses. solved by the Federal Government. which we have filed, my office and When you hear us talk about the Pes- The perfect example that just really JOHN CARTER have filed this. However, ticide Act, very clearly there are the upsets me is the fact that, kind of ran- I am going to have a lot of assistance folks that are dealing with it right domly, when the opposite party, the from the medical professionals in this there, the farmers of America. It is du- Democrats, took over in the House, House in going forward on this medical plicative. That means they already they decided to get rid of all the light loss ratio. It is a serious regulation have a permit that allows them to put bulbs in all the office buildings, and which will seriously harm the advance- out these pesticides, and because of they put in these curly Q light bulbs ment of health care in America. this ruling they are having to get an- all over everywhere. These lights, you Then we have a NESHAP rule for other permit at another cost and meet turn some of them on, it takes you a portland cement manufacturing indus- other guidelines for these pesticides. good 20 count before the light even has tries. This has to do with cement kilns The Sixth Circuit we think with this enough light to see. That’s very un- that make portland cement. ‘‘Port- Cotton Council versus the EPA made a comfortable, especially in the bath- land’’ is not named after a town. It is bad ruling, and these higher costs to room. But we’ve got them. And if you a process whereby you make the ce- producers and consumers and the gov- take yours out and put the old incan- ment that binds concrete to create con- ernment are all built into this one bad descent light bulb in there, the next crete for this country. There are 18 ce- regulation. This act that we talked day you’ll come back and the mainte- ment kilns that are likely to close as a about, 872, is to block this bad ruling. nance man will have taken it out and result of this. This kills good-paying This is the kind of fight we have to put one of those curly Q light bulbs jobs. The average paying job in one of have to prevent the regulators from back in there, because the government these kilns starts at around $60,000 to getting so involved that they actually knows better what light bulbs you $70,000 a year and goes up. These are shut down our businesses. ought to have than you do. In fact, good jobs. Now, no one here, including me, I am they passed a law that says you’re not Now, where are these jobs going to certainly not, and I don’t think any- going to be able to have anything but go? You have to have cement. A great body in this House, is proposing that those light bulbs. number of the kilns that make port- we are going to do things that are They fail to realize that if you acci- land cement have moved offshore al- harmful. It is not like they weren’t al- dentally drop one of those light bulbs

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You are granted lib- eral agencies and the Federal agencies call the hazardous material team to erty and freedom by your Constitution, are passing rules and regulations that come in in hoods and suits and do a the Constitution of the United States, even though there is a broad authority hazmat removal of that broken light and those are just recording God-given that’s granted to those agencies by this bulb. rights and privileges. I don’t see why Congress, some of the things that they Now I’m sorry. I like to say that one we think we are the center of the uni- do are beyond the imagination of the of the things that we have a real short- verse for knowledge in this House to people that debated or voted for the age of in America, especially the Amer- come up and tell you what kind of light bill in the first place. ica that’s inside the Beltway in Wash- bulbs you can have. Or what kind of en- I look at the Clean Water Act and the ington, D.C., is common sense. But to ergy that you can consume. Unless it Endangered Species Act, which are put a hazardous material light bulb in comes out to be against the national more than 30 years old by now. They’ve to correct something that you have interest. And I would argue right now turned into something way beyond the against a normal light bulb because with all the alternative energy, we imagination of the people that passed you think it burns too much power is haven’t got anything to replace what them. The environmentalists that sup- really not very cost efficient. we’re using right now yet. But keep ported them then seemed to be on the I am very pleased to see my friend, working on it and then we’ll let us edge of what would be considered main- Mr. STEVE KING from Iowa, drift in make the choice, let the American citi- stream. Looking back on that, they here. If the gentleman has anything he zens make the choice as to what they would be considered mainstream now. wants to talk about here tonight, I want to do. I think that’s good free- But the problem that we have, and par- would be glad to yield him some time. dom. That’s good liberty. That’s what ticularly with EPA, would be that the Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- we are all about in this country, and mothers and fathers of the EPA em- tleman from Texas, the good judge, that’s why we prosper, because we give ployees that first implemented the who has taught me a few things about the individual the right to make his rules and regulations of the Clean all of this. One of those things is sit- own choices. If he chooses to do some- Water Act and the Endangered Species ting on the Judiciary Committee with thing that harms others, we can put a Act, now their children have picked the gentleman from Texas is, and I stop to that. That’s why we have laws. this up and others from outside, a sec- haven’t learned it very well, but at But if he doesn’t, if he just wants to ond generation of people. least I saw the demonstration on how live his life the way he wants to live it, b 2040 to listen. One of the common denomi- we don’t have any business telling the nators of the judges from Texas that individual how to live his life. And I They have come into these profes- we have serving in this Congress is would argue this stupid light bulb rule sions now with—like many young peo- they are all good listeners. They also is one of those things. I will argue that ple do—and it’s a very good thing to be have heard a lot of stories, some the until it is imposed completely as a idealistic and have a sense of a cause— truth and some not, and they sort that mandate sometime next fall, I think. but if you look at a law that was writ- out pretty well. And then I guess the light bulb police ten in 1978, and you apply it with a vi- When I hear Judge CARTER come to will be coming after me. sion of having a cause that you want to the floor to tell us how it is, I’m pretty But, seriously, this is the kind of be championed for in 2011, quite often confident that he has listened really things that we do by regulation, or im- the second generation environ- carefully and drawn a judgment as to pose our will on others, and in many mentalist is something entirely dif- what’s the truth and what isn’t and instances it is done by bureaucrats who ferent than the first generation envi- boiled it down to the essential facts of sit in Washington, D.C., and they prob- ronmentalist. And they will interpret Constitution and law and common ably have never even seen that plow the law and write rules beyond the sense and rendered a verdict. So as I that we just saw in that farm, except scope of the imagination of those who hear this verdict emerging here from maybe they’ve seen it on television. drafted it and ratified it and the Presi- the presentation this evening, it calls But they’ve certainly not seen anybody dent that signed it. me to the floor to say thank you to the out there sweating on an Iowa farm or And so I deal with things back in an gentleman from Texas for bringing this a Texas farm operating what looks like environmental perspective, having up, for all the times that you’ve come is a disc harrow that’s turning the soil spent my life’s work in the soil con- to the floor and sometimes fought a there. And yet they’re writing regula- servation business. We have gone out lonely battle that turned out to stand tions to regulate this man’s life. Maybe and done some drainage work. Mostly, on a good cause. they’re the right thing to do, but you it’s been surface work, permanent prac- That’s the way good things get start- wonder when they have one and they tices—terraces, dams, and waterways— ed. It’s usually one person starting this come up with another one that you and I’ve envisioned that we would want out and then truth seems to attract have to still meet the first one, stack to send all the raindrops down through more people to a truthful and good and the second one on top of it, and it the soil profile to purify that water in a just cause. I am interested in the clearly serves no purpose. nature’s intended way and keep the gentleman’s presentation here and not These are all the kind of arguments soil from washing down stream and particularly informed but I came to lis- that frustrate you. They’re the kind of ending up in the Gulf of Mexico. ten. I would be happy to continue my things that make the average business- And yet the regulations that come listening. man, the average farmer, rancher, de- from some of the EPA initiatives are Mr. CARTER. I will reclaim my time. cide to hold off on investing in America things such as—I can think of pro- I am just about through. I just wanted because he wants to know what Amer- tected streams, an issue that came to to point out, I don’t have anything ica he’s investing in, he or she is in- many States, but it came to Iowa. It against fluorescent light bulbs. I’ve got vesting in. That is the real issue that is was one of the things that drew me a few fluorescent light bulbs in my driving the fact that we are still sit- into political life. They wrote a rule workshop out in the garage, mainly be- ting here right around 9 percent unem- that said that these waters for these cause they just gave me more light for ployment after all these months, over streams, these 115 streams that were less money, not because of the elec- 25 months, we’re sitting here with the designed to be protected for their nat- tricity. But I made that choice. I think same 8.9, which is as close to 9 as I ural riparian beauty, to quote the rule, that’s fine. If people want to choose to want to get percent unemployment be- some of them were drainage ditches have all fluorescent light bulbs in their cause the Americans that create the that I had floated and walked those house, I think that’s great. That’s the jobs are concerned about what’s next. streams all through western Iowa. And America we love. But I don’t think I yield to the gentleman from Iowa. some of those streams were just drain- NANCY PELOSI or anybody else in this Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- age ditches. There was no natural ri- House of Representatives ought to be tleman from Texas. parian left-over beauty because they

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It’s all about going back to ing to the geographical boundaries that need to give any Member an oppor- work. are defined here, and—‘‘waters tunity to divide a rule out and force a Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance hydrologically connected to them’’ separate vote on it, and we need to give of my time. shall be declared protected streams and Members the opportunity to amend f shall be under the purview of the De- them. OBAMACARE partment of Natural Resources, which And the gentleman from Kentucky The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. regulates for the EPA. And I began to (Mr. DAVIS) has a bill that addresses ask the question. And here’s how lan- this in this fashion. It’s not as broad in NOEM). Under the Speaker’s announced guage gets stretched. I asked the ques- scope as I would go, but it is a very, policy of January 5, 2011, the gen- tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) is recog- tion, What does ‘‘waters hydrologically very good start on getting this Con- nized for 30 minutes. connected to’’ mean? And the regu- gress under control and the regulators Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- lators would stand before the public under control and giving Congress the meeting and they would say, We don’t tlelady for recognizing me here on the authority that’s vested in us in the floor of the House, Madam Speaker, know. You’re here presenting a rule Constitution rather than subcon- and you don’t know what it means, and appreciate the privilege to address tracting it off to the agencies and let- you. I came to this floor, one, to hear ‘‘waters hydrologically connected to ting them run this government at will. from Judge CARTER and to listen to the them.’’ No, we don’t know. Then take So I appreciate the gentleman from it out. We can’t. Why can’t you? We presentation that he made. And the Texas giving me an opportunity to other component of it is I came here to can’t. How do you know you can’t if vent myself on these frustrating issues. you don’t know what it means? Well, talk about one or perhaps two subject I appreciate your leadership. matters. One of them is ObamaCare, as we’re here to defend this rule. Mr. CARTER. Reclaiming my time, So I followed that road show around one might imagine. our friend from Kentucky has been the State, and they knew when I I would make this point that—first, down here with me talking just about walked in actually the second meeting Madam Speaker, if it’s possible that that act. I don’t know if you were in who I was and what I was there for. there’s anybody that doesn’t know why when we first started this. I have just And I asked one question and I didn’t ObamaCare is so bad, if they maybe proposed, because I see this tidal wave get an answer. I just opened my mouth haven’t heard the argument in some of regulation, this hurry up and regu- for the second question and they said, time and they’re forgetting about how late everything you can in a hurry Only one question per person. And I bad ObamaCare is, and if they’re start- going on by the administration, I will said, I drove 21⁄2 hours to get here. It’s ing to hear the language about what is tomorrow morning file a bill to declare going to take me 21⁄2 hours to get redeemable about ObamaCare, I want home. And I’ve got a lot more than one a moratorium on all regulations. And to make it real clear: nothing. There is question. I’m going to stand here until they would have to come to Congress not one single component of I get them all answered. showing good cause why it’s in the na- ObamaCare that is worthy of us mak- Anyway, it came to this. They had tional interest for the good of all man- ing any effort to do anything except to decided what amounted to every square kind that there be an exception to that repeal it all, eradicate it all, pull it all foot of the State of Iowa under rules moratorium so that we would basically out by the roots. that were ‘‘slipperly’’ deceptive. And it just call a king’s X, time out, and let’s I listen to some Members of this Con- was the language that said ‘‘waters wait for the end of this administration gress that will say, Well, don’t you hydrologically connected to.’’ I know and we’ll see what happens in the next want your children to be on your insur- that moist soil will have in it a water one. And by that time we can settle ance when they’re 26? No. I raised them content of 25, 28, 30 percent and still be down and create a few jobs in this to grow up. I want them to take their fairly stable. So that would regulate us country because they wouldn’t have to, own responsibility. If they can be elect- all the way up to the kitchen sink. Two at least for the next 2 years, worry ed to the United States Congress when water molecules touching each other about regulations. So I’ll get you a they’re 25, then I think that’s a pretty are hydrologically connected. And copy of that. It’s real simple: no regu- good age to at least say you are free, that’s one of the things that environ- lations for the next 2 years. on your on—well, first, you got your mental extremists sought to impose Mr. KING of Iowa. If the gentleman car keys when you were 16—your li- upon us in the State that gave them all would yield. cense, anyway. kinds of latitude. Mr. CARTER. Yes, I will. b 2050 And another one would be when they Mr. KING of Iowa. If the title of that decided to declare wetlands by aerial bill is the king’s X bill, I’m going to be Then you get to vote when you’re 18 photographs. And the aerial photog- very interested in signing on. and choose the next leader of the Free raphers would look down, take a shot, Mr. CARTER. I like king’s X. World. Then you get to go out and, let and if there were a certain amount of I thank you, STEVE KING. You’re a me say, go into the tavern legally when vegetation growing in the field, they good friend for coming down here and you’re 21 and get elected to the United declared it to be a wetland that other- joining me. I have gone over what I States Congress when you’re 25. Then wise would have been farmed. have to say here tonight. I just want to they kick you off of Mommy and Dad- And so there could be somebody finish up by saying nobody is against dy’s insurance when you’re 26? Some- missed with the herbicide on top of the doing the right thing. I’m against peo- how I think that delays the growing-up hill and the foxtail would grow. It ple who are creating regulations for process. would show up in an aerial photograph. the sake of regulations and damaging I think that we need to have people The Corps of Engineers would declare the people who are the job creators in growing up and taking personal respon- that to be a wetland on the top of the this country. I’m for protecting the en- sibility at an early age rather than de- hill where water drained completely vironment, but if you’re belching out laying it to a later age. If the States away. This is how government regula- pollutants in China because you moved want to have it at 26, let them have it tion gets out of hand and starts to take out of the United States because of on- at 26. If insurance companies want to over the property rights of the individ- erous regulations and you weren’t provide for that market, let them write uals who have a right to use that prop- belching out those pollutants in Amer- the policies to provide for that market; erty in a responsible way as a means of ica because we had a good Clean Air but the Federal Government should not an income to produce crops, even if it Act in place before you wrote the bad stick a mandate on this that requires happens to be cotton, which we don’t regulations, then you’re not helping all health insurance policies to keep have much of in my district. the environment at all by sending that the kids on until they’re 26.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.082 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 Let’s just say there’s a young person We might have Medicare that applies reform Medicare. While this cut we who gets elected to Congress, like— differently to somebody who’s 65 than know has got to actually happen, it well, yes, I would think that there are it does to somebody who’s 60 years old; just simply calculates it into the CBO some Members of the new class that but these are waivers to statutes and score. would fit very close to that category. to individuals and to entities. We can’t afford ObamaCare. It’s Would one really think that they From my standpoint, it’s unheard of, unsustainable therefore. It will reduce would come in here at age 25 and tran- and where that authority came from I the research and development. It will sition from their parents’ health insur- did not see coming; but this adminis- increase lines and delays. It will ration ance on over to the Federal oppor- tration has found out that they pushed care, and it will take that care out of tunity of health insurance that they a law that’s so bad—so bad—that they the cost of many people and put it on can access and pay their share of the are granting waivers to companies, to a mandate that will force more people premiums that come with this job of entities, and to entire States, like the into Medicaid, and there will be compa- working in this Congress and maybe State of Maine. nies that will be forced off the coverage never have a window where they were Now we find out that one of the peo- they now provide for their employees responsible to go out in the market- ple who has taken credit for helping to and force those people onto a program place and buy their own health insur- write ObamaCare, the gentleman from that’s federally subsidized, where there ance? New York, who, I believe, is a can- is a fund that will fund their health in- I think that’s actually a bad idea, didate for the mayor of New York City, surance premiums, which is also but if people want it, let them drive is now calling for a waiver for the City unaffordable. that through their States. of New York to ObamaCare. So maybe, All these things are bad. There are so Some will say that we want to cover if he gets his way, it won’t be 1,040; it many bad things about ObamaCare preexisting conditions so that children will be 1,041 waivers. that I don’t think there is any one per- cannot be denied insurance on policies That’s appalling to think that you son in the country who could stand up that their parents have. Well, that’s a would sit in a strategy meeting/session in 30 minutes and list all of the bad good idea, and it’s one that can be sus- and try to drive a policy that, I believe, things about ObamaCare. It boils down, tained by demand in the marketplace. is flat out socialized medicine and though, to this: it’s unaffordable. It’s If that doesn’t do it, it can certainly be argue that it’s good for everybody in unsustainable. It reduces research and sustained by mandates within the America because they’re too ignorant development. It reduces the quality States, but it does not require, Madam to take care of their own health care and lengthens the lines. It delays the Speaker, that the Federal Government and now find out that the policy is so service. It rations the care. get involved in mandating to the ignorant you want a waiver from it for It takes away one more thing. The States, actually mandating to every- the largest city in America. That’s ap- most important thing about body in America, what shall be done palling to think that that would hap- ObamaCare is this: I believe it is the with insurance. pen. unconstitutional takings of American So now I’ve used up, I think, the two 1,040—1,040 waivers. Let me see. The liberty. It is unconstitutional in num- things that had some popularity in IRS will enforce this. It will punish bers of ways, three or four ways at ObamaCare. That’s it—insurance for people with an extra penalty if they least. American liberty is something 26-year-olds and no denial because of don’t comply. Let me see. The E–Z for- that is precious; and to think that the preexisting conditions to children mula. The E–Z form for the IRS is the Federal Government would step in and whose parents have policies. 1040EZ. We’ve had 1040 waivers, 1,040 commandeer, usurp, the God-given lib- If I want to go out and buy a policy waivers. It’s E–Z for them, Madam erty and right that we have to manage that ensures that my children could Speaker, but it’s not going to be easy our own health care and turn it into a stay on it, that policy is available in for anyone who doesn’t get a waiver. rationed service, according to formula, the marketplace. I will say this, that We have this thing called the equal in which only government would decide before ObamaCare wrecked the mar- protection clause. It’s in the Constitu- who would get what service and when kets and drove out a number of health tion, the 14th Amendment. Everybody and who would be on the waiting list insurance companies, we had 1,300 is going to be protected with equal pro- for surgery and who would be on the health insurance companies in this tection. ObamaCare, itself, violates the waiting list to die without surgery, is a country which were viable in the mar- equal protection clause because it result of ObamaCare. It cannot be ar- ketplace, competing, providing all gives some American citizens a dif- gued or refuted. kinds of policy varieties for customers ferent standard than others. I’m think- They put you on a waiting list for a to choose from—in fact, over 100,000 ing of Florida and their Medicare Ad- hip replacement, or they put you on a health insurance policy varieties and vantage, which they have an exemption waiting list to die without. That’s one 1,300 companies. There were 100,000 pol- from under ObamaCare. Even though of the things that happens. They don’t icy varieties. We had plenty of com- the cornhusker kickback was removed seem to think that’s what they’re petition. ObamaCare has driven out because, actually, Nebraskans rejected doing willfully, and I don’t accuse competition. It has not added to it. It it—to their great credit—Floridians them of willfully wanting to do that. has driven out competition. It has didn’t reject their exemptions so that It’s a consequence of the thick-skulled made it harder. It has driven up the they kept their Advantage. That was action of people who believe that there cost of health care. an existing policy that exempted them is a Socialist model to produce their The indecision and the fear of what’s from the wipe-out of Medicare Advan- version of Utopia rather than the indi- happening has caused the entire health tage, which happened to people like vidual dynamics that come from people care industry to be frozen in place. Iowans, for example. The equal protec- who have free choices. Now they come along and say, Well, if tion clause? Not hardly. It’s a violation But we are a vigorous people, Madam you’re not going to repeal it, can you of the equal protection clause. It’s an Speaker. We’re a unique people. We’re accommodate me in some way?—per- unconstitutional bill, ObamaCare. the kind of people who recognize from haps in some way like granting them a But I forgot to tell you, Madam the beginning that our rights come waiver. I’m hearing individuals say, I Speaker, all of the reasons why it’s from God. We are endowed by our Cre- want my waiver. They know that there bad. It cannot be afforded. It’s a $2.6 ator with certain unalienable rights. have been 1,040 waivers to ObamaCare. trillion total outlay for the first full 10 Among them are life, liberty, and the Madam Speaker, I know that there years once it would be implemented, pursuit of happiness. That pursuit of are people out there who are listening and it increases taxes almost to that happiness wasn’t the pursuit of hedo- who maybe don’t understand what that much over that period of time. It cuts nism; it was the pursuit of perfection, means. It is this: ObamaCare is the law Medicare, which is going to have a just the pursuit of perfection—both in- of the land. It is imposed upon every- huge increase from 40 million to 70 mil- tellectual and physical improvements. one in America. A law is to be applied lion recipients of Medicare over the That’s the pursuit of happiness in the to every individual in an equal fashion. next few years. That huge increase cuts Greek form, and that’s what our We might sit in different categories. Medicare by $532 billion. It purports to Founding Fathers understood.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.084 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2031 b 2100 And we are a people that have been How many people like Donald Trump They’re unique, vigorous people with blessed by the vigor of every contrib- today, even though—like I said, I don’t rights that come from God, and of all uting, every donor civilization on the have anything bad to say about Donald the things that flow through with this, planet, no matter the country. The Trump, not here into the RECORD. It’s these rights, many of them laid out in people that came here, the legal immi- because he’s been successful, people ad- our Bill of Rights: freedom of speech, grants that came to the United States, mire him. Bill Gates, because he’s been religion, and the press; freedom to came here with the vision of the Amer- successful. Steve Jobs, they admire peaceably assemble and petition the ican Dream. They were attracted to him because he’s been successful. government for redress of grievances; the vision of the American Dream. And They’ve been successful because the right to keep and bear arms—the so we were able to, by good sense of cir- they’ve been entrepreneurs. They’ve right to keep and bear arms; the prop- cumstance and forethought and vision, been creative. They’ve worked within erty rights that are the Fifth Amend- skim the cream of the crop off of every the free market system. They have ment; the right to protection of trial donor civilization on the planet: the made our lives better and improved the by jury, to be tried by a jury of your people that had a vision, that had a quality of our lives and lowered the peers, and the right to protection dream, that had a vision, that wanted cost of the services that we need for against double jeopardy; the rights to test themselves, that wanted to our quality of life to be upheld and that are endowed to the States and build something that went beyond made those contributions and gotten then the people, respectively, in the their generation; people that wanted to rich in the process. That’s the free en- Ninth and mostly the Tenth Amend- leave the world a better place than it terprise system. ment. was when they found it; people that So here we are, these vigorous peo- All of those are unique things to wanted to prepare the ground for the ple, and some of the nanny state advo- Americans. They don’t apply to West- next generation to farm, so to speak, cates here in this Congress—actually, ern European democratic socialist and in some cases literally, these are it was a majority of them last year— states or, should I say, social demo- the people that we got that came to decided they want to impose cratic states. They don’t apply to peo- America from every country, whether ObamaCare on us and take away our ple in Canada. They don’t have that it would be England or Scotland or personal vigor. They wanted to take same level of rights. They don’t apply Wales or Poland or Germany or Italy over the responsibility of managing our to people in Mexico or anyplace in this or any of the countries on the planet, health care. What they finally did was, hemisphere or anyplace else on this all across Asia, all across Central and because ObamaCare is right now the planet. These rights, as understood and South America; people that had a vi- law of the land, they nationalized our envisioned by our Founding Fathers, sion that they wanted to live free and skin and everything inside it, a govern- apply only to Americans. And they are breathe free and build something and ment takeover of my body. The govern- the foundation of why Americans are a have children and grandchildren that ment took my body over and the body unique and vigorous people, and could benefit from their labors. of 308 million Americans, and now they’re the foundation of why we are And their vision and their intuitive- they’re going to tell us when we get the unchallenged greatest Nation in ness and their creativity and the entre- health care, under what conditions we the world. And we have a unique vigor, preneurial nature, they came to Amer- get health care, that we must have and that vigor comes from the founda- ica, and that set up a natural filter, their health insurance policy that they tion of these rights. natural filter for people to save up prescribe for us. They’ve taken away But, Madam Speaker, I would take enough money and to get passage to our individual responsibility. They’ve the position this, that you could take come to the United States. Some of nationalized our skin and everything all of these rights that we have, that them sold themselves for as long as 7 inside it. we identify as coming from our Cre- years of labor just to pay the passage And they had the audacity—and the ator, from God, and you can bestow to get here. That’s a dream. You don’t President’s fond of that word ‘‘audac- them upon any other people on the get any calls that come like that. You ity.’’ It was in the title of one of his planet and ask them to go out and get people that are vigorous, and we at- books, ‘‘The Audacity of Hope.’’ The build a vigorous society that would tracted them, and that’s the American President of the United States had the match and mirror that of America, and spirit. audacity to impose a 10 percent tax on I will submit that that effort would This vigorous American spirit is to- the outside of the skin that he nation- fail. It would fail no matter if they had tally unsuitable for a social democracy alized inside of if you go into a tanning unlimited natural resources, if they or socialism or hardcore leftist com- salon to turn yourself a little browner. had free enterprise to no end, if they munist Marxism or any of those other That is a reach of the nanny state to had a reverence for the Constitution utopian philosophies that many of impose a tax. They wanted to tax your the way we do. them emerged out of the non-English non-Diet Coke. They want to manage You could take this package, this vi- speaking portion of Western Europe, our lifestyles in such a way that they sion of American rights and Constitu- and their philosophies permeated a lot will tax us if we eat fat foods and then tion, you could put it in the richest of the components of the globe because presume we should get a discount if we land in the world or the poorest and they’re built upon class envy, but eat healthy foods. offer it to any people on the planet, they’re not built upon the truths of This is a nanny state personified. and I will submit that they could not human nature nor are they built upon ObamaCare is so bad. It’s bad because succeed in producing another country our rights coming from God. of all the things that I’ve listed about that has the vigor and the success that And so here we are in this country, the cost and the quality and the lines this country has. And I’m not standing fantastic that we are the recipients of and the rationing and the net result of here, Madam Speaker, taking credit for such gifts, and the gifts that we have all of that, Madam Speaker, but the this. I’m standing here giving rev- and the vigor that we have, we need to worst part is it is an unconstitutional erence to this gift that we have that is understand what it’s rooted in. And it’s taking of American liberty. It takes America. rooted in these freedoms and it’s root- from us the ability, the right to man- And I will continue, that of all of the ed in the filter, the filter that filtered age our own health care, and it must rights that are foundations of those out people that wanted to come here go. beautiful marble pillars of American but didn’t have quite the ambition to And when that legislation was passed exceptionalism and the free enterprise make it happen. It was hard to get and signed into law—I believe the anni- component that goes along with it— here, and you had to have a dream to versary date was March 23 of this property rights, freedom of speech, re- want to come here; and when you came year—I laid awake most of the night ligion, and the press, and the list goes here, we respected hard work and and slept a little bit and got up in the on—there’s one other component that smart work and people that planned middle of the night and drafted a piece no other nation can have, and that is and invested and they were rewarded, of legislation to repeal ObamaCare. It the unique vigor of the American peo- and we admired them and raised our was waiting at the door of the service ple. children to emulate them. team to be formally put into the form

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But lights will go out. done the same thing, and her legisla- and hold this waste of money to this And as the lights go out in the non- tion came down within 3 minutes of unconstitutional bill of ObamaCare essential service Federal offices, what mine, exactly the same 40 words that until such a time as we can elect a will be going in the other offices? said we’re going to repeal ObamaCare President who will sign the repeal. ObamaCare will continue even in a and, ‘‘as if it had never been enacted’’ The date for that to happen in my government shutdown to be imple- were the last words in the bill. Forty strategy is January 20, 2013, Madam mented because there’s $23.6 billion sit- words, repeal ObamaCare, gives the Speaker. And that’s the date that the ting in their pot to spend out of to im- names of the bill, the numbers of the next President of the United States plement ObamaCare, and we could have bill, et cetera, the last line, ‘‘as if it will be inaugurated out here on the shutdown after shutdown, and had never been enacted.’’ west portico of the Capitol Building. ObamaCare is implemented and imple- And when that President stands b 2110 mented. there and takes that oath of office, it’s We must hold the line. We must Rip it out by the roots, Madam my vision and my dream and my com- stand on this principle. It is our obliga- Speaker. mitment to work towards it, I am tion. It is unconstitutional. We take an Now, that was not necessarily un- going to ask him take your oath of of- oath to uphold the Constitution too. heard of, but there aren’t many prece- fice with pen in hand, Mr. President- And that includes defending the Con- dents in the history of Congress for re- elect, and I’m going to ask you to sol- stitution and opposing unconstitu- peal legislation to be filed actually the emnly swear to preserve, protect, and tional legislation with every tool at next day after a huge piece of legisla- defend the Constitution of the United our disposal. tion has been passed. But that is what States to the best of your ability so The President and the Democrats, I we did, and we started down that path help you God. And once that statement believe, Madam Speaker, plan to shut immediately, working to get signa- is made and it’s completed and the this government down. That’s why tures on the bill and building up the oath of office is finished and he’s for- they agreed to a continuing resolution support to repeal ObamaCare. mally the President of the United in December that funds the govern- By mid-summer we had a discharge States, and before that new President ment until March 4. It was to bring petition. By the end of the 111th Con- on January 20 of 2013 shakes the hand this to a head. They wanted to box us gress, going into the election as the of Chief Justice John Roberts, I want into a corner and then blame Repub- only part that counted, we had 173 sig- that pen in his hand to come right licans for shutting the government natures on my discharge petition, peo- down to the parchment, and I want him down. ple that wanted to see ObamaCare re- to sign the repeal of the ObamaCare Well, it’s real clear: Republican lead- pealed come to the floor, bypass the right there on the podium of the west ership wants to avoid a shutdown. It’s committee process, bypass the Speak- portico of the Capitol, right out there clear to me that Democrats are deter- er’s ability to kill the bill before it got as the first act of the next President of mined to provide a shutdown and try to here, and bring it to the floor for a the United States. That’s my vision. blame it on Republicans. And it’s clear vote. We had 173; we needed 218. That’s my commitment. to me that if we fund all the functions And the message that went out But until then shutting off funding to of government except ObamaCare and across America was useful in that some ObamaCare is a must-do. And most of if the President brings about a shut- Members of Congress that are here America knows by now that there is down, it won’t be the House Repub- today will say straight up they $105.5 billion automatically appro- licans; it will be HARRY REID as proxy wouldn’t be here if it were not for the priated in a deceptive way by the way for the President. discharge petition and they could chal- the bill was drafted up in NANCY If that happens, what we’re going to lenge their opponent to sign it. And al- PELOSI’s office, not going through com- see happen here is the President of the most every Democrat refused to do so. mittee, not having the work of the will United States could veto an appropria- And now there are 87 new freshmen Re- of this Congress, but drafted up in her tions bill that funds everything except publicans. Every single one has run on office and dropped on us with hardly ObamaCare. It would be a Presidential the repeal of ObamaCare. As far as I any notice and certainly no time to in- executive tantrum that he would be know, everyone has run on the form the American people of what was throwing. That tantrum that he would defunding of ObamaCare. And I know in it, automatic, unprecedented in be throwing would be saying this: that that every single Republican in the their scope, appropriations to the tune his signature piece of legislation, House of Representatives voted for of $105.5 billion, Madam Speaker. ObamaCare, means more to him than H.R. 2, which is the repeal of And already it automatically appro- all of the other legitimate functions of ObamaCare. And I know that every sin- priated in the 2010 budget. So that’s government combined. gle Republican in the United States $18.6 billion and $4.95 billion in the 2011 That’s the scenario that we are in. Senate voted to repeal ObamaCare. The budget. It totals up to $23.6 billion, al- The American people will render a ver- language that we generated then is the ready appropriated, almost all of it set dict when that day comes that there is language that emerged into H.R. 2. And aside for the purposes of implementing that kind of a showdown. And it must today every Republican and some ObamaCare. come. The American people will render Democrats are on record voting to re- We must have a showdown. We must a verdict. They will side with us. They peal ObamaCare. face the President down. If the Presi- are not going to side with the Presi- Now, that didn’t stop there. The dent demands that ObamaCare be fund- dent who has imposed ObamaCare when strategy that I put together almost a ed, what are we going to do? Say, no, 62 percent of Americans want it re- year ago was this: that we needed to Mr. President, that he vetoes legisla- pealed, 51 percent intensely want to do win the majority, which we did; bring tion that would otherwise fund all of so, and only 24 percent want to keep it the repeal of ObamaCare, which we did. government? in any kind of a vigorous way. It didn’t succeed in the United States And if President Obama does that or So, Madam Speaker, I will say this: Senate, but behind that always was if HARRY REID continues to perform as we have an obligation to stand and this majority here in the House of Rep- his proxy and shuts off anything that hold our ground. This showdown will resentatives has an obligation to cut we send over that way even though come. It must come. If it doesn’t, we off all funding that would be used to we’ve demonstrated our desire to keep will be capitulating to the President in implement or enforce ObamaCare. the legitimate functions of govern- every way that he’s willing to fight. I And I have been consistent with that ment, all of them, functioning, if the say let’s stand our ground now. Let’s language all the way through last sum- President shuts it down or HARRY REID have our fight now. Let’s get it over mer into last fall and past the election shuts it down and this government with, and let’s get on with the business and beyond. Repealing ObamaCare, comes to a halt, here’s the irony. of the 112th Congress.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:48 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.087 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2033 With that, Madam Speaker, I would I find these actions to be question- According to the Genocide Interven- yield back the balance of my time. able on behalf of our Commander in tion Network, since 2009 almost 1 mil- f Chief as it regards Libya. Despite his lion people have been displaced in on- speech last night, President Obama going fighting in the Democratic Re- CONCERNS ABOUT LIBYA simply raised more questions. He ex- public of the Congo; 5.6 million civil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under plained that America is different. I’m ians are estimated killed since 1996. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- not certain of exactly how that ration- Are we going to intervene there? uary 5, 2011, the gentleman from New ale applies to putting young men and Saddam Hussein killed hundreds of Mexico (Mr. PEARCE) is recognized for women in harm’s way, but I don’t thousands of his own people using mus- 30 minutes. think it is a deep enough explanation. tard gas and other weapons. The Presi- Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I ap- What is the time frame? The Presi- dent was totally opposed, as a Senator, preciate the opportunity to address the dent has yet to clarify. Are we there to to that war, despite the fact that it had assembled body tonight. enforce a no-fly zone? Then let our congressional authorization. And, yet, As one of the few combat veterans in friends and neighbors in the U.N., the here he is leading us into this new con- the U.S. Congress, I rise to express United Nations, enforce the no-fly flict. deep concerns about what we are doing zone. The President needs to consider the in Libya at this moment. If we’re there to enforce a no-fly fact that the mission is unclear, de- Madam Speaker, we have committed zone, why then are we bombing ground spite his speech last night. He needs to the U.S. taxpayers and we’ve com- troops? They don’t affect the no-fly realize that America cannot intervene mitted U.S. troops to engagements zone. in wars where we face no threat to our that have extended almost a decade. If the goal is to protect civilians, national security and have no strategic Having been involved in one of those why did Secretary Clinton meet with interest. He should listen to his Sec- long overseas engagements before in the rebel leader in London? Why is Sec- retary of Defense. Vietnam, I know the strain that these retary Clinton calling for Mr. Qadhafi As we engage in this yet third con- actions place on our families and on to step down if we’re only enforcing the flict, we’re going to continue to put our young soldiers, and I don’t think no-fly zone and protecting civilians? budget pressure on a budget that is This war is going to go back and that the administration has adequately straining beyond belief. In this coun- forth, and already you see our leaders thought out what we are doing and try, the greatest threat that we face wondering if we can be out by the end what we’re asking the taxpayers of this right now is a mounting national debt of the year. And I wonder if we can be country to do and the young people of that is almost $15 trillion, almost the out by the end of the decade. equivalent of our entire gross domestic this country to do, engaging in yet a Now, make no mistake about it: if third front with questionable ideas and product. Libya had done something to harm us, At the time when we’re expending questionable values at the heart of why to put our troops in danger, I would be more resources and more dollars in a we’re engaging in the discussion. 100 percent supportive, but I question conflict that has to be yet determined b 2120 extending us and our troops to one as to its scope, purpose and length, I’ve been an ardent supporter of the more war zone. we’re straining our budget even fur- war on terror. I believe that we’re Why are we fighting a war that Sec- ther. And while we’re conducting these retary of Defense Robert Gates said going to be committed to the war re- outside forces to greater cost to our bears no strategic interest to the U.S. gardless if it is there in their back yard U.S. Government, we are conducting a and does not jeopardize our national or in our back yard. war on the West in this country, in security? But I rise tonight to say that I’m choking the West of jobs right now. So Why are we working on the side of at a time when the cost to our govern- adamantly opposed to extending our the rebels? forces any further than what we’ve al- ment is increasing, we’re choking down Their own commander has stated the tax resources by simply regulating ready extended them without asking that al Qaeda members who fought our our allies to provide their tax money and taxing jobs out of existence. troops in Iraq are now fighting Mr. Qa- In the past 10 days, most of us were and to put the lives of their young peo- dhafi. In Libya we’re working with the ple on the line. at home at work in our districts. I, like same people we’re trying to kill in Af- everyone else, made a lot of miles in The entire world is benefiting from ghanistan. the last 10 days. We drove almost 1,300 the sacrifices that this country is mak- Not only that, but it looks like we’re miles and did 20 and 30 and 40 events, ing to establish order and to establish arming those same troops. And I worry meeting with people and listening to some modicum of peace in regions that that our armaments supplied to troops their concerns. And everywhere we are not given naturally to such. And in Libya will show up in the fight heard the same concern: What are you since the world benefits, then the world against Americans in Afghanistan and doing about jobs? has a responsibility. So I think the Iraq. And my sad report had to be that this President should be calling on our al- As a combat veteran, I find these government, instead of creating jobs, lies to fund the NATO mission and to concerns to be deeply disappointing in is, in fact, choking off jobs. This gov- provide the people, the personnel, and an administration who, for nearly 2 ernment is, in fact, making it impos- the weapons. weeks, could not point to whether sible for employers to bring on new la- And, yet, as I look at a breakdown of NATO, the U.S., France or the United borers to expand the workforce and the missions that have been flown and Kingdom was in charge. This is poor create that sense of prosperity that fought so far, I find a dominance of management, a management I saw dur- this Nation has always had available to U.S. cost in lives, in hours, monetary ing the Vietnam war, with little sense it. resources and in morale. of purpose and always a confusion And people would ask why. And they As a veteran, I find it disturbing that about exactly why we were there and would also ask how, how’s our govern- we’re in two wars and now intervening how long we would stay. ment choking off jobs? They find it in- in a third with no end in sight. Our Humanitarian missions are admi- credulous. They don’t want to believe mission is unclear. rable. However, sending troops into me when I say that in our speeches to Having served in Vietnam at a time combat with no apparent overarching begin with. How is our government when our Nation was beginning to mission is dangerous. Everyone in this choking off jobs? withdraw support for that war, and re- room remembers Somalia in 1993. So I use as an example the forest membering being there in those coun- Why are we singling out Libya? service. This Nation used to have a vi- tries when funding was made short and There’s a war going on in the Ivory brant logging industry, a timber indus- gasoline and fuel was taken from state- Coast right now. Saudi troops have try that employed hundreds of thou- side missions in order to fly combat cracked down on protesters in Bahrain sands. Just in New Mexico, a very missions, I remember with dismay a in recent weeks, with civilian deaths small State, over 20,000 people made Nation that was not fully supporting reported. Not a whisper of American their living in the timber industry in the combat troops. intervention there. New Mexico.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.089 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 Today, no one makes their living in trees. You can visualize how many 50 And so the habitat we are trying to the timber industry in New Mexico. per acre is. That would be widely protect actually is simply not suitable Over 20 mills have been idled. The spaced with grass in between. And now for the spotted owl and they are woodcutters and the choppers no when the rains would come, the water moving over next-door, and we have longer have work. would soak in and recharge the done this in the name of some science aquifers, but also recharge the aquifers b 2130 that has never been made clear to us around our streams. and it is very similar to what is going Our mountain communities that used Since we have stopped cutting trees on with the lizard. They are going to to depend on logging now depend on in our national forests, they now are list some species that I suspect there is tourism, which is a very distant second crowded from 50 trees per acre to 2,500 no DNA difference between the five- as it provides incomes for our families trees per acre. And now the streams scaled lizard and the six-scaled lizard. I to live and pay their bills on. are running dry because the trees use suspect that is a mutation rather than Our government put an entire indus- up so much more water than the grass- a DNA difference. I suspect that there try out of work in the 1970s with a reg- lands that were native to the region. is no science on it. ulation based around the spotted owl. Instead of percolating down, the water And so we joined with people in our The theory was that if we wanted to is now soaked up by the trees and tran- district this week to begin to say pub- protect the owl, we had to limit all the spired into the atmosphere, causing licly to the government: Enough is activity in the forest; and so we simply our communities to be running out of enough. You are making promises with killed the timber-cutting jobs in our water, our rivers to be running dry, and our money that you can’t keep. You national forests across the country, irrigation that used to provide jobs to are committing us to more wars. You and nowhere did it hit harder than in be gone, all in the name of the spotted are committing us to more social pay- owl. New Mexico. Our government said you ments. You are committing the tax- can no longer go into the forest and Now, I believe that a reasonable soci- ety can protect the spotted owl and payer to a higher burden. At the same cuts trees because we are going to re- time, you are causing dwindling tax- serve the entire amount of land for the create jobs, and that’s the purpose of my bill. But before we go and rescue an ation into the government coffers by spotted owl, and an industry was killed killing our jobs, and people are saying overnight. industry from the past, we have to fight the fight to keep American oil it is enough. Right now, in New Mexico, the oil We saw in the last election a turnout and gas industry hires about the same being produced here, because the list- ing of that lizard has the potential to of incredible magnitude of people say- number of people that the timber in- ing: The government is not listening, dustry used to hire. About 23,000 people shut down all of the oil and gas jobs in a three-county region and maybe even and we don’t care about what the gov- now work for oil and gas. We provide ernment is doing anymore. The frustra- energy for much of the country. And across the entire State. That is still unclear. tion is deeper and deeper. And, frankly, yet those jobs now are at risk because We have people beginning to show up I encourage that, because I believe that the Fish and Wildlife Service just re- in large numbers to demonstrate the only hope in turning back a gov- cently announced that they are going against a government that is becoming ernment that is too strong, a govern- to list a lizard as an endangered spe- too insensitive, too concerned about ment that does not care, a government cies. the hypothetical and not concerned that is willing to take jobs from its Now, keep in mind that this lizard is enough about people who are just people, a government that is willing to seen everywhere. But when people ask struggling to make ends meet. We find commit our troops anywhere in the me what is so significant about this liz- citizens who are simply aghast that world in the name of whatever vague ard, I tell them, well, you just can’t this government would be killing jobs policy they have is a government that count the lizards out there. You have at a time when our economy is strug- is out of control. This needs to return to stop them, raise their arm, and gling so bad. And at the very time that to be a government of the people, by count the number of scales between the we are struggling to keep our industry the people, and for the people. elbow and shoulder underneath their alive from some nameless bureaucrat, We have set up on our Web page arm. And the endangered lizard has one we find our President going to South places where you can go and make less scale or one more scale, I’m not America to see what he can do to invig- comment to the government. You can sure which, than the other lizards. And orate an oil industry there. My friends, call our office here and make those people are saying: Wait. Your govern- this is a time for us to produce Amer- comments, and we will relay those ment would kill our jobs over one scale ican jobs and American energy. comments for you. under a lizard’s arm, his front leg? And Now, I believe that we can produce So understand that we are in a fight they are simply aghast that, with 9.5 energy and protect the species. I be- for the future of this Nation, in a fight percent unemployment, that our gov- lieve that we can produce energy and for our economy, and the greatest ernment would be undertaking such keep our environment clean. And I be- enemy is the government itself. The punitive ways of interpreting the En- lieve that we can produce American government intervenes in ways that it dangered Species Act. jobs while protecting species, the envi- has no constitutional authority. The Now, my belief is that we can keep ronment, workers. I believe that we government intervenes with increasing the spotted owl alive in our forests and can do it all, and I believe that Ameri- tax policies so that even our President cut timber, and my belief is it will cans insist that we do it. They don’t said in his State of the Union message make healthier forests. And so we have want to see the species go extinct, but that we are too highly taxed in our cor- introduced a bill which simply says, neither do they want jobs to be shipped porations and we need to get that in yes, we want to keep the spotted owl overseas in the name of some value control. Let our President get that in alive in sanctuaries. We will keep 1,000 they don’t quite understand. control. We will vote gladly for such acres here, 1,000 acres over here. But in Now, the truth is that where we have tax decreases here on the floor of this the million acres in between we are stopped logging, the trees are too dense House in order to ensure that jobs are going to allow logging for the first for the spotted owl now. The habitat, created. time in a couple of decades. For the instead of getting better, has gotten The greatest reason that our jobs are first time, the mountain communities worse. And right across the street in going overseas are two: taxation policy that used to thrive on timber cutting the Mescalero Indian reservation, and regulation policy. Regulations like have the opportunity for jobs. where they can log at their own will the spotted owl. Regulations like the But even more than that, as we cut and they have been logging, the spot- listing of the lizard. Regulations like trees, New Mexico is a very arid cli- ted owl prefers that habitat because the choking down of our financial sys- mate, and what used to happen is that they need to sit on the branches, they tem by the regulators now who are fires would burn the trees down to jump off the trees, they get flying going into banks and scaring them by where there were only about 50 per speed, and they are able to overtake threats of fines. We are choking our acre. So we were broad savannah lands the rodents or whatever it is they live economy down in the name of safety with our natural forests and scattered off of. and security and achieving neither.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.091 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2035 The sad thing is that we could cure Meanwhile, let us begin to cut the sented to the President of the United most of our economic ills if we simply spending here in Washington. We can States, for his approval, the following grow the economy. cut many ways without cutting the ac- bill. tual outcomes to people. We have du- b 2140 H.R. 662. To provide an extension of Fed- plicate agencies. We have waste, we eral-aid highway, highway safety, motor car- Actuarial tables tell us that if we had have fraud, we have abuse. Cut those, rier safety, transit, and other programs fund- a 3.5 percent rate of growth, that our but, on the other hand, begin to grow ed out of the Highway Trust Fund pending economic problems in the States and in our economy and create jobs in indus- enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing this government begin to disappear. tries that used to be here, industries such programs. And you would ask, is 3.5 percent pos- that would start up overnight. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House sible? Well, that is exactly the rate we These are not 10- and 20-year plans. further reports that on March 17, 2011 have averaged for the last 75 years. These are ideas that can begin imme- she presented to the President of the But, today, because of our policies of diately. The people would begin to United States, for his approval, the fol- overtaxation, overregulation, our un- work in the forest immediately if we lowing joint resolution. friendliness to business in general, we would let them. They would begin to H.J. Res. 48. Making further continuing ap- find ourselves stuck at about a 1 to 1.5 drill wells again. Offshore we could get propriations for fiscal year 2011, and for percent rate of growth. our deepwater platforms working once other purposes. Thus, we are finding the pressure on again. Those have been idled by a gov- f Social Security, Medicare, and Med- ernment that is too powerful and has ADJOURNMENT icaid. We are finding the pressure of shut down over 100,000 jobs offshore. the $15 trillion debt. We are finding the These are the reasons that we are Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I pressure of $1.5 trillion deficits. In having the economic difficulties that move that the House do now adjourn. order to meet those pressures, our Fed- we do. And when we have difficulties, The motion was agreed to; accord- eral Reserve is beginning to print more as the world’s largest economy, the ingly (at 9 o’clock and 46 minutes and more money, so we are seeing Germans said it best: When you sneeze, p.m.), under its previous order, the prices skyrocket. you—the U.S.—sneeze economically, House adjourned until tomorrow, So at a time when jobs are scarce and you give the rest of the world the flu. Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. people worry for the future, we are see- If we will begin to set about creating for morning-hour debate. ing the price of gasoline go up, the American jobs, producing American en- f price of vegetables going up, the price ergy, American timber, American man- of gold, silver, iron, everything is going ufactured goods up and down the eco- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, up; not because their value has in- nomic spectrum, then we can cure not ETC. creased since last year or last month, only our economy, but we can cure the Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive but because the value of your dollar is world’s economy. And I believe that we communications were taken from the decreasing because we are printing so are going to do that. I believe that be- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: many. cause the American people are begin- 923. A letter from the transmitting the De- And even then we still are having in- ning to stand and insist on it. Their in- partment’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Regulation creased pressure. We find the Japanese sistence is patient, their insistence is to Implement the Equal Employment Provi- are not going to be able to lend us respectful, but it is insistent nonethe- sions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, money. They typically were large buy- less, and it has no waver and no quiver as amended (RIN: 3046-AA85) received March ers of our Treasury Bills, meaning they to it. 18, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to were loaning the government money. It says fix the problems. Come to this the Committee on Education and the Work- city of Washington and vote not like force. Not for a long time. China is beginning 924. A communication from the President to decrease its holdings of Treasury Republicans, not like Democrats, but of the United States, transmitting a message Bills. And we are hearing these vague like Americans. And when we begin to on the United States’ involvement in the messages that our bankers, Chinese, do that in this body, I believe that the international effort authorized by the United Japanese, our own citizens, think our American people will come together Nations Security Council; (H. Doc. No. 112– economy is out of control, our debt and and support us in rekindling that 14); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and our deficits are out of control, so they greatness that lies within this country, ordered to be printed. are saying no more, we are not going to that American exceptionalism that 925. A letter from the Chairman, Council of people for generations have come here the District of Columbia, transmitting lend you any more. That then drives Transmittal of D.C. ACT 19-369, ‘‘Reinstated the Federal Reserve to make up the to find, leaving everything behind, leaving families, a culture behind, Government Employee Review Temporary difference by printing money. Act of 2011’’; to the Committee on Oversight That is an avenue that some of the leaving their own language behind, and and Government Reform. worst economies in the world have pur- they have come here for generations to 926. A letter from the Chairman, Council of sued. In Argentina last year, Argentina find those words ‘‘opportunity’’ and the District of Columbia, transmitting had a rate of inflation of 1,500 percent. ‘‘hope’’ which have been so deeply in- Transmittal of D.C. ACT 19-34, ‘‘Balanced That means if you began the year with grained into the fabric of this Nation. Budget Holiday Furlough Temporary Act of $1.5 million in the bank, at the end of And that is what I believe that we 2011’’; to the Committee on Oversight and should be engaged in at this moment in Government Reform. that year you had about $100,000. At 927. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the end of next year it is going to be this body. Madam Speaker, I would yield back the District of Columbia, transmitting under $10,000. So in just 2 years, if you Transmittal of D.C. ACT 19-35, ‘‘Processing had a nest egg in retirement, it will be- the balance of my time. Sales Tax Clarification Temporary Amend- come of no value. f ment Act of 2011’’; to the Committee on That is the path that Argentina LEAVE OF ABSENCE Oversight and Government Reform. chose, and it is the path now that we 928. A letter from the Chairman, Council of By unanimous consent, leave of ab- are beginning to choose; endless defi- the District of Columbia, transmitting sence was granted to: cits, endless debt, wars that bankrupt Transmittal of D.C. ACT 19-36, ‘‘One City Mr. RANGEL (at the request of Ms. Service and Response Training Temporary us with no reasonable explanation of PELOSI) for today on account of official Act of 2011’’; to the Committee on Oversight why we are in those wars. It is that sit- business in the district. and Government Reform. uation that the American taxpayer Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN (at the request of 929. A letter from the Chairman, Council of faces today. It is that situation that Mr. CANTOR) for today and the balance the District of Columbia, transmitting causes me to stand and say America of the week on account of surgery. Transmittal of D.C. ACT 19-37, ‘‘Howard The- has done enough, American soldiers atre Redevelopment Project Great Streets f have done enough, American taxpayers Initiative Tax Increment Financing Tem- porary Amendment Act of 2011’’; to the Com- have done enough. Let our friends BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT mittee on Oversight and Government Re- come to the table. Let our friends form. begin to shoulder their share of the Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House re- 930. A letter from the Chairman, Council of burdens. ports that on March 03, 2011 she pre- the District of Columbia, transmitting

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MR7.093 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 Transmittal of D.C. ACT 19-38, ‘‘Fiscal Year for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to re- graduate medical education in qualified 2011 Office of Public Education Facilities authorize the DC opportunity scholarship teaching health centers from direct appro- Modernization Funding Revised Temporary program, and for other purposes (Rept. 112– priations to an authorization of appropria- Act of 2011’’; to the Committee on Oversight 45). Referred to the House Calendar. tions; to the Committee on Energy and Com- and Government Reform. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE merce. 931. A letter from the Chairman, Council of [The following action occurred on March 23, By Mr. PITTS: the District of Columbia, transmitting 2011] H.R. 1217. A bill to repeal the Prevention Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-160, ‘‘Attorney Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the and Public Health Fund; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. General for the District of Columbia Clari- Committees on Science, Space, and fication and Elected Term Amendment Act By Mr. SHUSTER: of 2010’’; to the Committee on Oversight and Technology and the Judiciary dis- H.R. 1218. A bill to amend title 23, United Government Reform. charged from further consideration. States Code, to allow a State to use as a 932. A letter from the Chairman, Council of H.R. 658 referred to the Committee of credit toward the non-Federal share require- the District of Columbia, transmitting the Whole House on the State of the ment for funds made available to carry out Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-724, ‘‘District of Union and ordered to be printed. such title the Appalachian development Columbia Official Code Title 29 (Business Or- [The following action occurred on March 29, highway system program; to the Committee ganizations) Enactment Act of 2010’’; to the 2011] on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Oversight and Government Pursuant to clause 2 or rule XIII the By Mr. HALL (for himself, Ms. Reform. Committee on Transportation and In- SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TERRY, Mr. WHITFIELD, and Mr. BARROW): f frastructure discharged from further H.R. 1219. A bill to amend title XIX of the consideration. H.R. 1034 referred to the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Social Security Act to require Medicaid cov- Committee of the Whole House on the erage of optometrists; to the Committee on PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS State of the Union, and ordered to be Energy and Commerce. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of printed. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: committees were delivered to the Clerk Pursuant to clause 2 or rule XIII the H.R. 1220. A bill to require the conveyance for printing and reference to the proper Committee on Ways and Means dis- of the decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter STORIS; to the Committee on Transpor- calendar, as follows: charged from further consideration. H.R. 1079 referred to the Committee of tation and Infrastructure. [The following action occurred on January 3, By Mr. BACHUS (for himself, Mr. GAR- 2011] the Whole House on the State of the RETT, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania: Committee Union, and ordered to be printed. and Mrs. BIGGERT): on House Administration. Report on the Ac- f H.R. 1221. A bill to suspend the current compensation packages for the senior execu- tivities of the Committee on House Adminis- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS tration During the 111th Congress (Rept. 111– tives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and es- 715). Referred to the Committee of the Whole Under clause 2 of rule XII, public tablish compensation for such positions in House on the State of the Union. bills and resolutions of the following accordance with rates of pay for senior em- [Filed on March 29, 2011] titles were introduced and severally re- ployees in the Executive Branch of the Fed- ferred, as follows: eral Government, and for other purposes; to Mr. MICA: Committee on Transportation the Committee on Financial Services, and in and Infrastructure. H.R. 1079. A bill to amend By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mrs. addition to the Committee on Oversight and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend MYRICK, Mr. BILBRAY, and Mr. WEST- Government Reform, for a period to be sub- the funding and expenditure authority of the MORELAND): sequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 1211. A bill to require the Secretary of Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend each case for consideration of such provi- Homeland Security to strengthen student title 49, United States Code, to extend the sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the visa background checks and improve the airport improvement program, and for other committee concerned. monitoring of foreign students in the United purposes (Rept. 112–41 Pt. 1). Referred to the By Mr. NEUGEBAUER (for himself, Committee of the Whole House on the State States, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. BACHUS, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. of the Union. mittee on the Judiciary. PEARCE, and Mr. HENSARLING): By Mr. AMASH (for himself, Mr. Mr. MICA: Committee on Transportation H.R. 1222. A bill to increase the guarantee CHAFFETZ, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, and Infrastructure. H.R. 362. A bill to redes- fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mr. KUCINICH, and Mr. PAUL): ignate the Federal building and United with respect to mortgage-backed securities States Courthouse located at 200 East Wall H.R. 1212. A bill to require the cessation of the use of force in, or directed at, the coun- guaranteed by such enterprises; to the Com- Street in Midland, Texas, as the ‘‘George mittee on Financial Services. H.W. Bush and George W. Bush United States try of Libya by the United States Armed Forces unless a subsequent Act specifically By Mr. GARRETT (for himself, Mr. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal BACHUS, Mr. HENSARLING, and Mr. Building’’ (Rept. 112–42). Referred to the authorizes such use of force; to the Com- mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to PEARCE): House Calendar. H.R. 1223. A bill to amend the Securities the Committee on Armed Services, for a pe- Mr. MICA: Committee on Transportation Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages and Infrastructure. H.R. 872. A bill to amend riod to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of held or securitized by Fannie Mae and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pol- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- tion of the committee concerned. issued by such enterprises are treated simi- lution Control Act to clarify Congressional larly as other mortgages and asset-backed intent regarding the regulation of the use of By Mr. UPTON: H.R. 1213. A bill to repeal mandatory fund- securities for purposes of the credit risk re- pesticides in or near navigable waters, and ing provided to States in the Patient Protec- tention requirements under such Act; to the for other purposes; with an amendment tion and Affordable Care Act to establish Committee on Financial Services. (Rept. 112–43 Pt. 1). Referred to the Com- American Health Benefit Exchanges; to the By Mr. HENSARLING (for himself, Mr. mittee of the Whole House on the State of Committee on Energy and Commerce. BACHUS, Mr. GARRETT, and Mr. the Union. By Mr. BURGESS: PEARCE): Mr. LUCAS: Committee on Agriculture. H.R. 1214. A bill to repeal mandatory fund- H.R. 1224. A bill to increase the rate of the H.R. 872. A bill to amend the FEderal Insec- ing for school-based health center construc- required annual reductions of the retained ticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and tion; to the Committee on Energy and Com- portfolios of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to merce, and in addition to the Committee on the Committee on Financial Services. clarify Congressional intent regarding the Education and the Workforce, for a period to By Mr. PEARCE (for himself, Mr. GAR- regulation of the use of pesticides in or near be subsequently determined by the Speaker, RETT, Mr. BACHUS, and Mr. navigable waters, and for other purposes; in each case for consideration of such provi- HENSARLING): with an amendment (Rept. 112–43 Pt. 2). Re- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 1225. A bill to prohibit Fannie Mae ferred to the Committee of the Whole House committee concerned. and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt on the State of the Union. By Mr. LATTA: without approval in advance by the Sec- Mr. CAMP: Committee on Ways and H.R. 1215. A bill to amend title V of the So- retary of the Treasury; to the Committee on Means. H.R. 1034. A bill to amend the Inter- cial Security Act to convert funding for per- Financial Services. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the fund- sonal responsibility education programs By Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. BACH- ing and expenditure authority of the Airport from direct appropriations to an authoriza- US, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. PEARCE, and and Airway Trust Fund (Rept. 112–44 Pt. 1). tion of appropriations; to the Committee on Mr. HENSARLING): Referred to the Committee of the Whole Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1226. A bill to repeal the affordable House on the State of the Union. By Mr. GUTHRIE: housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Rules. H.R. 1216. A bill to amend the Public Mac; to the Committee on Financial Serv- House Resolution 186. A resolution providing Health Service Act to convert funding for ices.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L29MR7.000 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2037 By Mr. SCHWEIKERT (for himself, Mr. By Mr. CAMP: respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong BACHUS, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. PEARCE, H.R. 1232. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- storms, or other events that threaten a and Mr. HENSARLING): enue Code of 1986 to eliminate certain tax major impact; to the Committee on Energy H.R. 1227. A bill to prohibit Fannie Mae benefits relating to abortion; to the Com- and Commerce. and Freddie Mac from offering any new prod- mittee on Ways and Means. By Mr. NADLER: ucts during the term of any conservatorship By Mr. BOSWELL (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1243. A bill to authorize States or po- or receivership of such enterprises; to the BUTTERFIELD, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. litical subdivisions thereof to regulate fuel Committee on Financial Services. KING of Iowa, Mr. LATHAM, and Mr. economy and emissions standards for taxi- By Mr. LANDRY: BRALEY of Iowa): cabs; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 1228. A bill to provide for payments to H.R. 1233. A bill to amend the Consolidated merce. certain natural resource trustees to assist in Farm and Rural Development Act to suspend By Mr. REICHERT (for himself, Mr. restoring natural resources damaged as a re- a limitation on the period for which certain KIND, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. sult of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assist- BLUMENAUER, Mr. PAULSEN, and Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on ance; to the Committee on Agriculture. PASCRELL): Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. KILDEE: H.R. 1244. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington (for H.R. 1234. A bill to amend the Act of June enue Code of 1986 and the Small Business Act himself, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. FLEMING, 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Sec- to expand the availability of employee stock Mr. LANDRY, Mr. FLORES, Mr. JOHN- retary of the Interior to take land into trust ownership plans in S corporations, and for SON of Ohio, Mr. DUNCAN of South for Indian tribes; to the Committee on Nat- other purposes; to the Committee on Ways Carolina, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BROUN of ural Resources. and Means, and in addition to the Commit- By Mr. CARTER: Georgia, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. GOHMERT, tees on Education and the Workforce, and H.R. 1235. A bill to provide a Federal regu- Mr. DENHAM, Mr. DUNCAN of Ten- Small Business, for a period to be subse- latory moratorium, and for other purposes; nessee, Mr. NUNES, Mr. BOUSTANY, to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. GRIMM, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. ROSS of ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- case for consideration of such provisions as Florida, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in concerned. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. ROONEY (for himself and Mr. OLSON, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. WESTMORE- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the HASTINGS of Florida): LAND, Mr. LONG, Mr. SIMPSON, Ms. committee concerned. H.R. 1245. A bill to recognize the memorial JENKINS, Mr. KELLY, Mr. RIGELL, Mr. By Mr. GERLACH (for himself, Mr. at the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort HELLER, Mrs. HARTZLER, and Mr. NEAL, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. Pierce, Florida, as the official national me- POSEY): BLUMENAUER, Mr. HUNTER, and Mr. morial of Navy SEALS and their prede- H.R. 1229. A bill to amend the Outer Conti- DEFAZIO): cessors; to the Committee on Armed Serv- nental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe H.R. 1236. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ices. and timely production of American energy enue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of By Mr. WEST: resources from the Gulf of Mexico; to the excise tax on beer produced domestically by H.R. 1246. A bill to reduce the amounts oth- Committee on Natural Resources, and in ad- certain small producers; to the Committee erwise authorized to be appropriated to the dition to the Committee on the Judiciary, on Ways and Means. Department of Defense for printing and re- for a period to be subsequently determined By Mr. HERGER: production; to the Committee on Armed by the Speaker, in each case for consider- H.R. 1237. A bill to provide for a land ex- Services. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- change with the Trinity Public Utilities Dis- By Mr. WEST: risdiction of the committee concerned. trict of Trinity County, California, involving H.R. 1247. A bill to reduce the amounts oth- By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington (for the transfer of land to the Bureau of Land erwise authorized to be appropriated to the himself, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. FLEMING, Management and the Six Rivers National Department of Defense for studies, analysis, Mr. LANDRY, Mr. FLORES, Mr. JOHN- Forest in exchange for National Forest Sys- and evaluations; to the Committee on Armed SON of Ohio, Mr. DUNCAN of South tem land in the Shasta-Trinity National For- Services. Carolina, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BROUN of est, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. WEST: Georgia, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. GOHMERT, mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 1248. A bill to amend title 5, United Mr. DENHAM, Mr. DUNCAN of Ten- By Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. States Code, to provide that civilian employ- nessee, Mr. NUNES, Mr. BOUSTANY, LATOURETTE, and Mr. TURNER): ees of the Department of Defense performing Mr. GRIMM, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. ROSS of H.R. 1238. A bill to amend the Emergency unsatisfactory work shall not be eligible for Florida, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to allow annual nationwide adjustments to pay sched- Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. amounts under the Troubled Assets Relief ules; to the Committee on Oversight and GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. Program to be used to provide legal assist- Government Reform. OLSON, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. WESTMORE- ance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure; to By Mr. THOMPSON of California: LAND, Mr. LONG, Mr. SIMPSON, Ms. the Committee on Financial Services. H. Res. 185. A resolution supporting the JENKINS, Mr. KELLY, Mr. RIGELL, Mr. By Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. MAN- goals and ideals of National Tsunami Aware- HELLER, and Mrs. HARTZLER): ZULLO, and Mr. JONES): ness Week; to the Committee on Science, H.R. 1230. A bill to require the Secretary of H.R. 1239. A bill to clarify the applicability Space, and Technology. of the Buy American Act to products pur- the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil f and gas lease sales, and for other purposes; chased for the use of the legislative branch, to the Committee on Natural Resources. to prohibit the application of any of the ex- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington (for ceptions to the requirements of such Act to STATEMENT himself, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. FLEMING, products bearing an official Congressional insignia, and for other purposes; to the Com- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Mr. LANDRY, Mr. FLORES, Mr. JOHN- mittee on House Administration, and in ad- the Rules of the House of Representa- SON of Ohio, Mr. DUNCAN of South dition to the Committee on Oversight and tives, the following statements are sub- Carolina, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BROUN of Government Reform, for a period to be sub- Georgia, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. GOHMERT, mitted regarding the specific powers sequently determined by the Speaker, in Mr. DENHAM, Mr. DUNCAN of Ten- granted to Congress in the Constitu- each case for consideration of such provi- nessee, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. NUNES, tion to enact the accompanying bill or sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. committee concerned. joint resolution. SCALISE, Mr. ROSS of Florida, Mr. By Mr. LOEBSACK (for himself and By Mr. BILIRAKIS: GRAVES of Missouri, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. PLATTS): H.R. 1211. Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. H.R. 1240. A bill to promote industry Congress has the power to enact this legis- OLSON, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. WESTMORE- growth and competitiveness and to improve lation pursuant to the following: LAND, Mr. LONG, Mr. SIMPSON, Ms. worker training, retention, and advance- This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, JENKINS, Mr. KELLY, Mr. RIGELL, Mr. ment, and for other purposes; to the Com- Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the HELLER, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. RIBBLE, mittee on Education and the Workforce. United States, which grants Congress the Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, and Mr. By Mr. LUJA´ N (for himself and Mr. power to provide for the common Defense of POSEY): HEINRICH): the United States, and Article I, Section 8, H.R. 1231. A bill to amend the Outer Conti- H.R. 1241. A bill to establish the Rio Clause 18 of the Constitution of the United nental Shelf Lands Act to require that each Grande del Norte National Conservation States, which provides Congress the power to 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program Area in the State of New Mexico, and for make ‘‘all Laws which shall be necessary and offer leasing in the areas with the most pro- other purposes; to the Committee on Natural proper’’ for carrying out the constitutional spective oil and gas resources, to establish a Resources. powers vested in the Government of the domestic oil and natural gas production By Mr. MARKEY: United States. goal, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 1242. A bill to ensure that nuclear By Mr. AMASH: mittee on Natural Resources. power plants can withstand and adequately H.R. 1212.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L29MR7.100 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- which shall be necessary and proper for car- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, Article I, Section 8, of the United States Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3. and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- Constitution states that Congress shall have By Mr. BACHUS: tion in the Government of the United States, the power ‘‘To declare War,’’ ‘‘To raise and H.R. 1221. or in any Department or Officer thereof’’). support Armies,’’ ‘‘To provide and maintain Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SCHWEIKERT: a Navy,’’ and ‘‘To make Rules for the Gov- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1227. ernment and Regulation of the land and Article I, Section 8, Clauses 3: (‘‘To regu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- naval Forces.’’ Although the Constitution’s late Commerce with foreign Nations, and lation pursuant to the following: Article II, Section 2 designates the President among the several States, and with the In- Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 (‘‘The Con- as ‘‘Commander in Chief,’’ that title does not dian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To make all Laws gress shall have Power To lay and collect empower the President to order congression- which shall be necessary and proper for car- Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay ally unauthorized force when the United rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, the Debts and provide for the common De- States has not been attacked or is not in im- and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- fense and general Welfare of the United minent danger of attack. This bill reclaims tion in the Government of the United States, States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Congress’s core constitutional prerogative to or in any Department or Officer thereof’’). shall be uniform throughout the United control when offensive military force is used. By Mr. NEUGEBAUER: States’’), 3 (‘‘To regulate Commerce with for- By Mr. UPTON: H.R. 1222. eign Nations, and among the several States, H.R. 1213. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and with the Indian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: make all Laws which shall be necessary and lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clauses 18: ‘‘The Con- proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress gress shall have Power to make all Laws going Powers, and all other Powers vested by shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, which shall be necessary and proper for car- this Constitution in the Government of the Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, United States, or in any Department or Offi- Debts and provide for the common Defense and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- cer thereof’’). and general Welfare of the United States; but tion in the Government of the United States, By Mr. LANDRY: all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ H.R. 1228. form throughout the United States. By Mr. GARRETT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BURGESS: H.R. 1223. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1214. Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: granted to Congress under Article I, Section lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clauses 3 (‘‘To regu- 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress late Commerce with foreign Nations, and By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, among the several States, and with the In- H.R. 1229. Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the dian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To make all Laws Congress has the power to enact this legis- Debts and provide for the common Defense which shall be necessary and proper for car- lation pursuant to the following: and general Welfare of the United States; but rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, Article IV, section 3 of the U.S. Constitu- all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- tion. form throughout the United States. tion in the Government of the United States, By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: By Mr. LATTA: or in any Department or Officer thereof’’). H.R. 1230. H.R. 1215. By Mr. HENSARLING: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1224. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitu- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress lation pursuant to the following: tion. shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, Under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 (‘‘The By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Congress shall have Power To lay and collect H.R. 1231. Debts and provide for the common Defense Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay Congress has the power to enact this legis- and general Welfare of the United States; but the Debts and provide for the common De- lation pursuant to the following: all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- fense and general Welfare of the United Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitu- form throughout the United States. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises tion. By Mr. GUTHRIE: shall be uniform throughout the United By Mr. CAMP: H.R. 1216. States’’), 3 (‘‘To regulate Commerce with for- H.R. 1232. Congress has the power to enact this legis- eign Nations, and among the several States, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: and with the Indian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress lation pursuant to the following: make all Laws which shall be necessary and Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, proper for carrying into Execution the fore- United States Constitution and Amendment Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the going Powers, and all other Powers vested by XVI of the United States Constitution. Debts and provide for the common Defense this Constitution in the Government of the By Mr. BOSWELL: and general Welfare of the United States; but United States, or in any Department or Offi- H.R. 1233. all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- cer thereof’’). Congress has the power to enact this legis- form throughout the United States. By Mr. PEARCE: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PITTS: H.R. 1225. Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution, Section H.R. 1217. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8, Clause 18. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KILDEE: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 (‘‘The Con- H.R. 1234. shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, gress shall have Power To lay and collect Congress has the power to enact this legis- Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay lation pursuant to the following: Debts and provide for the common Defense the Debts and provide for the common De- The Indian Commerce Clause: Clause 3 of and general Welfare of the United States; but fense and general Welfare of the United Section 8 of Article I and the Necessary and all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Proper Clause: Clause 18 of Section 8 of Arti- form throughout the United States. shall be uniform throughout the United cle I of the Constitution. By Mr. SHUSTER: States’’), 3 (‘‘To regulate Commerce with for- By Mr. CARTER: H.R. 1218. eign Nations, and among the several States, H.R. 1235. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and with the Indian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: make all Laws which shall be necessary and lation pursuant to the following: Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article I of the proper for carrying into Execution the fore- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Constitution. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by granted to Congress under Article I, Section By Mr. HALL: this Constitution in the Government of the 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- H.R. 1219. United States, or in any Department or Offi- tion. Congress has the power to enact this legis- cer thereof’’). By Mr. GERLACH: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. ROYCE: H.R. 1236. The reference to the Commerce Clause is H.R. 1226. Congress has the power to enact this legis- applicable to this bill: ‘‘ This bill is enacted Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: pursuant to the power granted to Congress lation pursuant to the following: The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Article I, Section 8, Clauses 3 (‘‘To regu- Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the United States Constitution.’’ late Commerce with foreign Nations, and United States Constitution. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: among the several States, and with the In- By Mr. HERGER: H.R. 1220. dian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To make all Laws H.R. 1237.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 439: Mr. ELLISON. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 440: Mr. GRIMM, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2. The constitutional authority of Congress KELLY. By Ms. KAPTUR: to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 450: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 1238. cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- H.R. 452: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution (Clauses 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18), which H.R. 458: Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: grants Congress the power to raise and sup- SUTTON, and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Article I, Section 8. port an Army; to provide and maintain a H.R. 459: Mr. YOUNG of Indiana, Mr. POLLS, By Ms. KAPTUR: Navy; to make rules for the government and Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. HECK, Ms. HERRERA H.R. 1239. regulation of the land and naval forces; to BEUTLER, Ms. FOXX, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- provide for organizing, arming, and dis- GOWDY, Mrs. LUMMIS, and Mrs. BIGGERT. lation pursuant to the following: ciplining the militia; and to make all laws H.R. 466: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Article I, Section 1, and Article I, Section necessary and proper for carrying out the H.R. 478: Mr. FORBES. 8. foregoing powers. H.R. 482: Mrs. BLACK. By Mr. LOEBSACK: By Mr. WEST: H.R. 535: Mr. RUSH and Mr. BISHOP of New H.R. 1240. York. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1248. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 572: Mr. WAXMAN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 575: Mr. KISSELL. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 576: Ms. BERKLEY and Mr. ELLISON. Constitution. The constitutional authority of Congress ´ to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 584: Mr. LIPINSKI. By Mr. LUJAN: H.R. 589: Mr. WEINER, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. H.R. 1241. cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- WILSON of Florida, and Mr. WU. Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution (Clauses 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18), which H.R. 595: Mr. HANNA. lation pursuant to the following: grants Congress the power to raise and sup- H.R. 607: Mr. MICHAUD and Mr. LATHAM. Article I, Section 8. port an Army; to provide and maintain a H.R. 610: Mr. CRENSHAW and Mr. RAHALL. By Mr. MARKEY: Navy; to make rules for the government and H.R. 615: Mr. SCALISE and Mr. ROGERS of H.R. 1242. regulation of the land and naval forces; to Congress has the power to enact this legis- provide for organizing, arming, and dis- Alabama. lation pursuant to the following: ciplining the militia; and to make all laws H.R. 616: Mr. KUCINICH. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3. necessary and proper for carrying out the H.R. 652: Mr. FILNER. By Mr. NADLER: foregoing powers. H.R. 674: Mr. KING of Iowa, Mrs. LUMMIS, H.R. 1243. Mr. LONG, and Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Congress has the power to enact this legis- f H.R. 679: Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 681: Mr. RIBBLE and Mr. GOODLATTE. lation pursuant to the following: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 (Commerce H.R. 694: Mrs. LOWEY. Clause), and Clause 18 (Necessary and Proper Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 709: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. PASCRELL, and Clause). were added to public bills and resolu- Mr. QUIGLEY. By Mr. REICHERT: tions as follows: H.R. 721: Mr. YODER. H.R. 1244. H.R. 729: Mr. BERMAN. H.R. 5: Ms. BUERKLE, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 735: Mr. PAULSEN and Ms. BUERKLE. MCCOTTER, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 743: Mr. TURNER and Mr. RUNYAN. The constitutional authority of Congress Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. KELLY, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. H.R. 749: Mr. HELLER. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- BARTLETT, Mrs. BACHMANN, Ms. GRANGER, H.R. 750: Mr. TIPTON. cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- Mr. LONG, Mr. MACK, Mr. HANNA, Mr. PETRI, H.R. 795: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. stitution, specifically Clause 1 (relating to Ms. JENKINS, Mr. HENSARLING, Mrs. H.R. 798: Mr. PLATTS. providing for the general welfare of the HARTZLER, and Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 800: Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. LANDRY, Mr. United States) and Clause 18 (relating to the H.R. 11: Mr. HOLT and Mr. CONYERS. BILBRAY, and Mr. MCKINLEY. power to make all laws necessary and proper H.R. 23: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 808: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. STARK. for carrying out the powers vested in Con- H.R. 25: Mr. RIGELL. H.R. 812: Mr. COURTNEY. gress), and Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 (re- H.R. 27: Ms. SUTTON. H.R. 821: Mrs. ADAMS and Mrs. BLACKBURN. lating to the power of Congress to dispose of H.R. 31: Mr. BACHUS, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. H.R. 822: Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. ADERHOLT, and make all needful rules and regulations HENSARLING, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. FORBES, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. respecting the territory or other property Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. DOLD, Mr. HURT, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. SUL- belonging to the United States). FITZPATRICK, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. LIVAN, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. DUNCAN of By Mr. ROONEY: GRIMM, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. MAN- South Carolina, and Mr. SCALISE. H.R. 1245. ZULLO, Mr. WALSH of Illinois, Mr. KINZINGER H.R. 827: Mr. MEEHAN, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Illinois, and Mr. ISSA. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 58: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. BILI- fornia, and Mr. BILBRAY. The constitutional authority of Congress RAKIS, and Mr. CARTER. H.R. 849: Mr. WOLF. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 59: Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. FARENTHOLD, H.R. 855: Ms. DEGETTE. cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- and Mr. STUTZMAN. H.R. 870: Mr. FILNER. stitution: Clauses 13 and 14, which grants H.R. 85: Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 872: Mr. SCALISE, Mr. HURT, Mr. Congress the power to provide and maintain H.R. 100: Mr. MCKINLEY and Ms. JENKINS. BONNER, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. a Navy and to make rules for the govern- H.R. 104: Mr. DUFFY, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. FORBES, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. CARTER, Mr. ment and regulation of the land and naval JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. SLAUGH- MCCLINTOCK, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. BARROW, Mr. forces, Clause 1, which grants Congress the TER, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. JONES, Mr. KINZINGER KLINE, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. power to provide for the general welfare of of Illinois, Mr. KEATING, Mr. RIGELL, and Ms. BARLETTA, Mr. BERG, Mr. REED, Mr. CAMP, the United States, and Clause 18, which HIRONO. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. POSEY, grants Congress the power to make all laws H.R. 120: Mrs. BLACK. Mr. CRAVAACK, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, necessary and proper for carrying out the H.R. 140: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. COLE, Mr. PENCE, Ms. FOXX, Mr. foregoing powers. H.R. 178: Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. By Mr. WEST: HECK, Mr. RUNYAN, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and NUNNELEE, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. H.R. 1246. Mr. KING of New York. DOLD, Mr. DENT, and Mr. MCHENRY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 181: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 873: Mr. DOGGETT and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 186: Mr. PEARCE. SCHAKOWSKY. The constitutional authority of Congress H.R. 192: Mr. MARKEY. H.R. 875: Mrs. BACHMANN. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 198: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. CARSON of H.R. 876: Ms. SLAUGHTER. cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- Indiana. H.R. 885: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Ms. BERKLEY, stitution (Clauses 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18), which H.R. 258: Mr. RIGELL. Mr. HINCHEY, and Mr. PRICE of North Caro- grants Congress the power to raise and sup- H.R. 303: Mr. HUNTER. lina. port an Army; to provide and maintain a H.R. 308: Mr. RUSH, Mr. DOGGETT, and Mr. H.R. 889: Ms. SCHWARTZ and Ms. MATSUI. Navy; to make rules for the government and KUCINICH. H.R. 893: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. WITTMAN. regulation of the land and naval forces; to H.R. 321: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. H.R. 894: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. provide for organizing, arming, and dis- H.R. 361: Mr. BACA, Mr. DUFFY, and Mr. BU- STARK, and Mrs. CAPPS. ciplining the militia; and to make all laws CHANAN. H.R. 903: Mr. DENHAM. necessary and proper for carrying out the H.R. 365: Mrs. CAPITO. H.R. 904: Mr. JONES, Mr. WILSON of South foregoing powers. H.R. 371: Mr. BUCHANAN and Mr. SIMPSON. Carolina, Mr. ROSS of Arkansas, Mr. KING- By Mr. WEST: H.R. 396: Mr. HALL. STON, Mr. CALVERT, and Mr. ROGERS of H.R. 1247. H.R. 416: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Michigan.

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H.R. 905: Mr. WALDEN, Mrs. MYRICK, Ms. FILNER, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. PAUL, Mr. H. Res. 82: Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. GUINTA, Mr. SEWELL, and Ms. BERKLEY. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. FLORES, Mr. HOLDEN, ROSS of Florida, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. H.R. 910: Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. BRADY of and Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. NEUGEBAUER, and Mr. JONES. Texas, Mr. TURNER, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. SIMP- H.R. 1112: Mr. FLORES. H. Res. 85: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. SON, Mr. KELLY, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. TIP- H.R. 1113: Mr. HONDA, Mr. BACA, Mr. H. Res. 87: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. TON, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, and Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mrs. H. Res. 111: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. ROGERS of GRAVES of Missouri. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. STARK, Ms. Michigan, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. SIRES, Mr. H.R. 912: Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. MOORE, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. FATTAH, PASCRELL, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. GENE GREEN of ELLISON, and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. CUMMINGS, Mrs. MALONEY, and Ms. Texas, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. WALZ of Min- H.R. 925: Ms. NORTON. WOOLSEY. nesota. H.R. 938: Mr. NEAL, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. H.R. 1121: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. H. Res. 134: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. KISSELL, and Mr. RUNYAN. H.R. 1131: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. GRIMM, Ms. SPEIER, and Mr. SENSENBRENNER. H.R. 941: Mr. LUJA´ N, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. H.R. 1132: Ms. MOORE, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- H. Res. 137: Mr. BACA, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. BOSWELL, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE nois, Mr. STARK, Ms. WOOLSEY, and Ms. NOR- BOSWELL, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and Mr. MICHAUD. TON. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 943: Mr. TOWNS and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 1153: Mr. KING of New York. Pennsylvania, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. JACK- H.R. 948: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LARSON of H.R. 1161: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. SON of Illinois, Mr. COSTA, Mr. STARK, Mr. Connecticut, Mr. KISSELL, and Mr. MORAN. GOODLATTE, Mr. BARROW, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. H.R. 969: Mr. BENISHEK. SHERMAN, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. FLORES, Mr. POE INSLEE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. WU, Mr. H.R. 973: Mr. RIGELL. of Texas, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. WEST, Mr. AN- SCHRADER, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. CRITZ, and Mr. H.R. 984: Mrs. ADAMS, Mr. JONES, Mr. DREWS, and Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. MICHAUD. ROKITA, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. WEST- H.R. 1173: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mr. H. Res. 139: Mr. KIND, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. MORELAND, and Mr. MACK. MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- COHEN, Mr. SCHOCK, Ms. JACKSON LEE of H.R. 987: Mr. BILBRAY. lina. Texas, Mr. WEINER, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, H.R. 1004: Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 1175: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SENSEN- H.R. 1006: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. BARTLETT, and Mr. MARINO. BRENNER, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. AUS- HERGER, and Ms. BERKLEY. H.R. 1184: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. TRIA, and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 1013: Mr. LYNCH. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. GINGREY of Geor- H. Res. 140: Mr. CALVERT and Mr. RIGELL. H.R. 1033: Mr. MCCOTTER. gia. H. Res. 163: Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 1040: Mr. JONES and Mr. FORBES. H.R. 1185: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. H. Res. 172: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. H.R. 1047: Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. POMPEO, and H.R. 1186: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. PAUL. BISHOP of New York, and Mr. STARK. Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 1187: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H. Res. 173: Mr. ROSS of Florida. H.R. 1049: Mr. FARENTHOLD and Mrs. H.R. 1206: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. GRIFFIN of H. Res. 177: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- LUMMIS. Arkansas, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. YODER, nois, and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 1055: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. BURTON of H. Res. 179: Mr. CROWLEY and Mrs. MCCAR- H.R. 1058: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mrs. MILLER of Indiana, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. THY of New York. Michigan, and Mr. MCKINLEY. KISSELL, and Mr. PRICE of Georgia. H. Res. 182: Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. CLARKE of H.R. 1066: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. LUJA´ N, Mr. H.J. Res. 13: Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. POSEY, Mr. New York, and Mr. GRIMM. PALLONE, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. COURTNEY, ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. RUNYAN, Mr. AUS- Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. MORAN, Mrs. MALONEY, TRIA, and Mr. JORDAN. f Mr. ROSS of Arkansas, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. H.J. Res. 47: Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. MORAN, and BOREN, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. ROTH- Ms. EDWARDS. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- MAN of New Jersey, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. H.J. Res. 49: Mr. CHAFFETZ and Mr. STARK. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- BARLETTA, Ms. MOORE, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- H. Con. Res. 7: Mr. PETERSON and Mr. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS ida, Mr. JONES, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CLEAVER, HASTINGS of Florida. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or Ms. SUTTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. RICHARDSON, H. Con. Res. 31: Mr. KUCINICH. statements on congressional earmarks, Mr. SIRES, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. H. Res. 23: Mr. SESSIONS. MATSUI, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. RAHALL, Ms. H. Res. 25: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff BORDALLO, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, and LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, benefits were submitted as follows: Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, Mr. HONDA, and The amendment to be offered by Delegate H.R. 1070: Ms. ESHOO and Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, or a designee, to H.R. 1075: Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mrs. MCMORRIS H. Res. 47: Mr. BERMAN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, H.R. 471, the Scholarships for Opportunity RODGERS, Mr. FLAKE, and Ms. HERRERA and Mr. SCHIFF. and Results Act, does not contain any con- BEUTLER. H. Res. 60: Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. COBLE, gressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or H.R. 1081: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. HASTINGS and Mr. MCGOVERN. limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of Florida, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H. Res. 81: Mrs. MALONEY. of rule XXI.

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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 No. 43 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was Senator from the State of New Hampshire, the amendments being offered, we called to order by the Honorable to perform the duties of the Chair. sometimes lose sight of the fact that JEANNE SHAHEEN, a Senator from the DANIEL K. INOUYE, this bill, which has been led by Sen- President pro tempore. State of New Hampshire. ators LANDRIEU and SNOWE, is an ex- Mrs. SHAHEEN thereupon assumed tremely important bill for creating PRAYER the chair as Acting President pro tem- jobs with small businesses. It is an in- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- pore. novation bill, and the programs this fered the following prayer: f bill covers have done some tremen- dously important things for the coun- Let us pray. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY try. Almighty God, who has made and LEADER preserved us as a nation, make our law- With the CR, I spoke with the White makers people of high vision and stead- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- House this morning, and there are con- fast fidelity to Your wisdom. Use them pore. The majority leader is recog- versations going on with the White to lift the banner of righteousness nized. House and the Republican leadership in which exalts a nation. As they work to- f the House, and I think this matter, with a little bit of good fortune, could gether, deepen their understanding of SCHEDULE one another’s perspectives so that they move down the road in the next day or will treat their colleagues as they Mr. REID. Madam President, fol- two to get us to a point where we could would want their colleagues to treat lowing any leader remarks, there will have something done so there doesn’t them. Purge them from all that blem- be a period of morning business for an have to be a government shutdown. I ishes, corrupts, and defiles our common hour, with Senators permitted to speak certainly hope that is the case. life. Heal our land, Lord, and use our for up to 10 minutes each, the majority f Senators as agents of Your healing. controlling the first half and the Re- publicans controlling the final half. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY We pray in Your merciful Name. LEADER Amen. Following morning business, the Sen- ate will resume consideration of S. 493, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f the small business jobs bill. The Senate pore. The Republican leader is recog- will recess from 12:30 until 2:15 to allow nized. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE for weekly caucus meetings. Rollcall f The Honorable JEANNE SHAHEEN led votes in relation to amendments to the the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: small business jobs bill are possible ENERGY TAX I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the today. Senators will be notified when Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, United States of America, and to the Repub- votes are scheduled. as lawmakers return to Washington lic for which it stands, one nation under God, We have 10 amendments now pending. this week, we did so against the back- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I spoke yesterday afternoon to the Re- drop of many world crises. From recov- publican leader, and I think we are in ery efforts in Japan, to battles every- f good shape now to hopefully resolve where from Afghanistan to Libya, to APPOINTMENT OF ACTING the 1099 matter this afternoon. We are an unfolding economic crisis in Europe, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE looking forward to having a consent the scope and intensity of world events agreement we can vote on. I think we in recent months has been nothing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The are at a point where, in the morning, short of breathtaking. clerk will please read a communication we can vote on the McConnell amend- Yet in the middle of all this, it is im- to the Senate from the President pro ment dealing with EPA and a couple portant we not lose sight of the strug- tempore (Mr. INOUYE). other amendments relating to EPA to gles and concerns of so many around us The legislative clerk read the fol- get rid of that issue one way or the here at home. At a time when roughly lowing letter: other. 1 in 4 American homeowners owes more U.S. SENATE, There are other matters with the bill money on their mortgage than their PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, we would like to set up votes on, and if home is worth, at a time when nearly 1 Washington, DC, March 29, 2011. To the Senate: people are willing to allow us to do in 10 working Americans is looking for Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, that, we could do some of those this a job, at a time when the Federal debt of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby afternoon. But we are making progress has reached heights none of us could appoint the Honorable JEANNE SHAHEEN, a on this very important bill. With all have even imagined just a few years

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Yet all they seem to seas than find and use the bountiful re- down from H.R. 1 and meet us halfway. get from the White House are policies sources we already have right here at We could begin to see light at the end that handcuff small businesses with home. of the tunnel. burdensome new regulations and red- I wish to thank Senator INHOFE, once But suddenly, at the end of last tape and that create even more uncer- again, for leading us on this issue. His week, House Republicans did a strange tainty about the future, including the bill, upon which my amendment is thing: They pulled back from the talks. administration’s inexplicable and inex- based, has 43 cosponsors. He deserves They changed their minds about what cusable inaction on trade deals that the credit. He has been a fierce and level of spending cuts they could ac- would level the playing field with our tireless advocate not only for Amer- cept. We were on the verge of a poten- competitors overseas. ican energy but also against new EPA tial breakthrough, and they suddenly They are tired of it. Americans are regulations that would sidestep the moved the goalposts. We felt a little tired of the White House paying lip- legislative process. I thank him for his bit like we were left at the altar. Not service to their struggles while quietly work, along with the great work Sen- only did they abandon the talks, they promoting effort after effort, either ators MURKOWSKI and BARRASSO have started denying that they were ever through legislation or some backdoor done, in educating the American people close to a deal in the first place. Major- regulation, that makes it harder, not about these issues. ity Leader CANTOR issued a statement easier, for businesses to create new At a time when Americans are look- Friday saying that reports that jobs. But the administration outdid ing for answers on the economy, this progress was being made were ‘‘far- itself last week, when the President amendment is as good as it gets from fetched.’’ It was as if they decided that told a Brazilian President the United Washington. By voting for it, we would even the appearance of a looming com- States hopes to be a major customer in be saying no to more regulations and promise was a political liability. It was the market for oil that Brazilian busi- redtape and we would be saying yes to surreal. nesses plan to extract from new oil American job creators and to the jobs It is no surprise what happened. The finds off the Brazilian coast. they want to create. I urge my col- headline of today’s story in the Na- We can’t make this stuff up. Here we leagues in both parties to support it. tional Journal says it all: have the administration looking for f With Revolt Brewing, GOP Backs Off Deal. just about any excuse it can find to Let me repeat that because that is lock up our own energy resources here RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME really what is going on here and the at home, even as it is applauding an- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- news of the day in the last few days: other country’s efforts to grow its own pore. Under the previous order, the With Revolt Brewing, GOP Backs Off Deal. economy and create jobs by tapping leadership time is reserved. into its energy sources. The story reads: For 2 years, the administration has f Concerned about a revolt by the conserv- ative, tea party-wing of the party, GOP lead- canceled dozens—dozens—of oil and gas MORNING BUSINESS leases all across America. It has raised ers have pulled back from a tentative deal to permit fees. It has shut down deep- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cut roughly $30 billion in cuts from current pore. Under the previous order, the spending levels. The influence that tea-party water drilling in the gulf. It would not conservatives now exercise over the process even allow a conversation about ex- Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Senators per- put the chances of a compromise seriously in ploring for oil in a remote 2,000-acre doubt. piece of land in northern Alaska that mitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally di- The story continues: experts think represents one of our The GOP pulled back from that agreement best opportunities for a major oil find. vided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with the ma- last week after House Majority Leader Eric It continues to press for new regula- Cantor, R-Va., and Majority Whip Kevin tions through the Environmental Pro- jority controlling the first half and the McCarthy, R-Calif., warned House Speaker tection Agency that would raise energy Republicans controlling the final half. John Boehner, R-Ohio, that the deal would costs for every business in America and Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, trigger a revolt from tea-party conserv- lead to untold lost jobs for more Amer- I suggest the absence of a quorum. atives. ican workers. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- In other words, as soon as House Re- In other words, in the midst of aver- pore. The clerk will call the roll. publican leaders took one step toward age gas prices approaching $4 a gallon The legislative clerk proceeded to compromise, the tea party rebelled, so and a chronic jobs crisis, the White call the roll. they took two steps back. House plans to make the climate for Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous con- The National Journal story describes job growth worse. That is why Repub- sent that the order for the quorum call an offer that was put on the table by licans, led in the Senate by Senator be rescinded. the White House that would have met INHOFE, have proposed legislation to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- House Republicans halfway. The offer prevent the new energy tax from ever pore. Without objection, it is so or- falls squarely in the ballpark of Con- taking effect without congressional ap- dered. gressman RYAN’s original budget pro- proval. The Wall Street Journal has f posal with roughly $70 billion in spend- called the amendment we are proposing ing cuts compared to the President’s ‘‘one of the best proposals for growth BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS budget request. This is a significant and job creation to make it onto the Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I move in the Republicans’ direction. Senate docket in years.’’ rise to speak on the current state of These are more cuts than many on our Our amendment would assure small partisan budget negotiations. side might support, but it shows how businesses across the country that they For weeks now, the offices of the seriously the White House is about will not be hit with yet another costly Senate majority leader, the House wanting a compromise to avert a shut- new job-stifling burden by Democrats Speaker, and the White House have down. If they are planning to reject in Washington. It will give voters the been engaged in serious talks seeking a such an offer, it is clear they won’t assurance that a regulation of this long-term budget agreement. It has take ‘‘yes’’ for an answer and are seek- kind, which would have a dramatic im- been a long hard process. There have ing a shutdown. The Republican leader- pact on so many, could not be approved been a lot of fits and starts in the nego- ship in the House, with the tea party without their elected representatives tiations. But it is no exaggeration to breathing down their back, won’t take

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The chorus of job creators oppos- Republican leadership is being forced get the tea party and take the deal. ing this mandate is almost deafening: to move by the tea party. There are only 10 days left before the the chamber of commerce, the Na- This level of spending cuts was good current CR expires. There is no new tional Federation of Independent Busi- enough for House Republicans earlier stopgap being prepared by House Re- ness, the American Farm Bureau Fed- this year when HAL ROGERS released publicans. It seems the only viable pro- eration. I could go on and on listing or- his original proposal. But the tea party posal is the one the Speaker walked ganizations arguing for its repeal. hollered, and House Republicans were away from. So the Speaker faces a Has it been a controversial pay-for forced to double their proposed spend- choice: Return to the deal he was pre- that has slowed down progress? Inter- ing cuts to an extreme level of $61 bil- pared to accept before the tea party re- estingly enough, an almost identical lion. When that happened, HAL ROGERS belled last week or risk a shutdown on budgetary offset passed this Chamber said the House was moving beyond April 8. I think we know what the right unanimously only 4 months ago. Re- what was reasonable and into territory answer is. It is clear. The Speaker has quiring someone to repay what was where they could never get a deal. TOM a choice: Appease the tea party and given to them erroneously is, plain and LATHAM of Iowa agreed that in forcing shut down the government or take the simple, good government. H.R. 1 to go from $30 billion to $60 bil- right and principled stand and move Even Secretary of Health and Human lion in cuts, the tea party was forcing the government forward by coming to a Services Sebelius noted that repay- Republicans to go beyond what was reasonable compromise between both ment of improper subsidies is ‘‘fair for ‘‘enactable.’’ These are conservative parties that cuts the budget signifi- recipients and all taxpayers.’’ So argu- Republicans saying that the present cantly. ments about the pay-for simply are House proposal is not enactable, can- I yield the floor. hollow excuses to justify inaction. not pass. Just as the tea party forced The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Our job creators are seeing it for mainstream Republicans into extreme pore. The Senator from Nebraska. what it really is. It is more nonsense. territory before, they are doing so f It astounds me that we can seemingly again. Anyone who looks at this objec- pass benchmark after benchmark with- tively sees that is what is happening. REPEAL OF 1099 out going over the finish line. How can The Speaker has said all along that Mr. JOHANNS. Madam President, it we make so much important progress he wants to avoid a shutdown at all feels a bit like deja vu standing here only to be stymied again and again by costs. I believe him. He is a good man. today discussing the ongoing saga of some silent opposition? The problem is, a large percentage of the 1099 repeal. Two weeks ago, I of- My friends across the aisle have often those in his party don’t feel the same fered amendment No. 161 to the small complained about the slow pace of the way. They think ‘‘compromise’’ is a business bill. Senate. They have blamed the other dirty word. They think taking any If we read all the press releases and side of the aisle for preventing steps to avert a shutdown would mean the public statements, it appears that progress. Well, my side of the aisle has being the first to blink. So Speaker absolutely nobody could possibly op- been ready for a long time to repeal BOEHNER is caught between a shutdown pose repeal of the 1099 requirement in this job-killing mandate. I want you to and a hard place. He has caught a tiger section 9006 of the health care bill. Yet know we stand ready to vote. by the tail in the form of the tea party. once again the other side is attempting Considering the high unemployment There is even a tea party rally planned to delay or derail the 1099 repeal by of- rates plaguing our country, it seems for later this week to pressure the fering a second-degree amendment. I absolutely incomprehensible that we Speaker not to budge off H.R. 1. To try to mask the divisions on their might have been open to a second-de- would waste even another day without own side, Republicans have resorted to gree amendment when we started this addressing this mandate in the health lashing out in a knee-jerk way at process many long months ago. But care bill. Our job creators have Democrats. Their latest trick is trying now we are approaching the 1-year an- watched dueling amendments and pro- to accuse Democrats of not having our niversary since we began fighting to re- posals and counterproposals. Well, that own plan. That is a diversion. It rings peal this unnecessary mandate. It had has gone on for 1 year. hollow. The only proposals that have no place in the health care bill in the I first circulated a Dear Colleague been made that would actually avoid a first place. letter asking for cosponsors of this 1099 government shutdown are numerous I can’t help but question why on repeal in June of last year. When we in- compromises that Democrats have of- Earth we are still swinging and missing troduced it in July, with 25 cosponsors, fered Republicans. at this one. Is it a lack of support in well, small businesses cheered. It gave I would like to remind my House my caucus? The answer to that is no. them hope common sense would prevail friends, as they all know, the Senate Support amongst Republicans is abso- in Congress and that partisanship is needs 60 votes to pass a bill. We can’t lutely unanimous. Lack of Republican sometimes set aside to simply do the pass anything without Republican support certainly has not held this up. right thing. agreement. Yet our Senate Republican I ask myself if there is a lack of bi- But now they see there is yet again a colleagues are nowhere to be found. partisan support that is holding up the delay tactic in the form of a second-de- Since the Senate rejected the Repub- effort. The answer to that is also no. gree amendment to the 1099 repeal. lican job-killing budget proposal that My colleague, the junior Senator from They have been frustrated time and would cost Americans 700,000 jobs a West Virginia, has cosponsored the last time again—when it failed to advance month ago, Republicans have not several versions of this repeal legisla- in September and November and ap- moved an inch off their plan. tion in the Senate. Together, Senator peared stalled well into the new year. Speaker BOEHNER knows, when it MANCHIN and I have secured dozens of Today, we have a simple choice: We comes to averting a government shut- Democrats who strongly support the can pass my amendment with strong down on April 8, it is the tea party, not repeal, and 76 Democrats voted for bipartisan support and demonstrate we the Democrats, that is causing the identical 1099 repeal in the House of have the 60 votes necessary for the trouble. At this point, the only hurdle Representatives. Bipartisan support is House version or we can pass the sec- left to a bipartisan deal, the only ob- enormously, if not unusually, strong. ond-degree amendment and push this stacle in the way is the tea party. But Might our problem be a lack of sup- repeal off into limbo into Never Never for the tea party, we could have an port from the White House? The answer Land yet again. We can actually fix the agreement that reduces spending by a to that is also no. The President has problem in a bipartisan way or we can historic amount. We could have a deal publicly called for repeal of this 1099 continue to kick this can down the that keeps the government open. mandate on several occasions in press road.

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Let me be very clear: A vote in favor surge in Federal spending, through the We need to focus all our energy on of the second degree is a vote against stimulus package and other programs, helping our job creators grow and cre- our business and job creators. My is a crushing debt burden that weakens ate more jobs, not force them into wor- amendment has been waiting for a vote our economy and is a drag on our econ- rying about hiring more accountants. for 14 days now, and the repeal has omy, as expert witnesses have told us. Pardon my boldness but there is no been pending for nearly 1 year. Isn’t It threatens our economic future. Alan reason to delay. An identical version of enough enough? Simpson, former Republican Senator, my amendment passed the House with The time for delay and further study and Erskine Bowles, formerly the Chief large bipartisan support: 314 to 112. I must be over. Let’s pass my amend- of Staff to President Clinton, were ap- urge my colleagues, with all I have, to ment today by an overwhelming vote pointed by President Obama to cochair oppose the second-degree amendment of the Senate. Let’s reject the second the debt commission. The fiscal com- my friend from New Jersey is pro- degree. Let’s get this piece of legisla- mission reported to us, and jointly posing. tion to the President for his signature they submitted a written statement Let’s be clear. This latest distraction and we can all celebrate. Small busi- that said if the United States fails to from 1099 repeal is just that—it is a dis- nesses, our job creators, deserve no act, it faces ‘‘the most predictable eco- traction. We all know it is not truly less. nomic crisis in its history.’’ This is a about a study to look at health care I yield the floor. real warning. They said such a crisis costs. If we want to do a study, put the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- could arrive in as soon as 1 or 2 years. amendment on some other piece of leg- pore. The Senator from Alabama. People have been saying: Oh, we are islation. This is about derailing and de- f on the wrong track. If we do not get off laying the 1099 repeal because if the it, in 3 or 4 or 5 years, we are going to GOVERNMENT SPENDING second-degree amendment passes, it have a crisis. More and more people are says: Instead of sending this to the Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, warning us that crisis is sooner. Mr. President to become law, we need to go government funding is set to expire Bowles said: In 1 year, give or take a back to the drawing board. next week on April 8. We are in the little bit, we will have a crisis. Mr. While the proponents of the second- midst of the 2011 fiscal year that ends Simpson said: I think within 1 year. degree amendment will claim it is in- September 30, and the Congress has The American people rightly expect nocuous, make no mistake, it is de- only appropriated money through April their elected leaders to confront this signed to obliterate this amendment 8. If Congress does not act by that threat with seriousness and candor. because of a budgetary offset. Again, I time, the government would shut But the President has never once remind us, a similar offset was passed down. looked the American people in the eyes unanimously recently by the Senate. Congress needs to act, but Congress and told them the truth about the fi- Just like a Politico article from yes- needs to listen to the American people nancial crisis we face. Has he ever dis- terday noted: ‘‘Senate Democrats are and listen to the financial experts cussed those kinds of words with the working on an amendment that could whom we have dealt with and reduce American people, that we face an ac- kill the [Republicans’ pay-for in the fu- spending and reduce the surging deficit tual crisis? We could have a debt prob- ture].’’ we face this year, last predicted to be lem that hits us very quickly, just like If the second degree passes, then we $1.4 trillion. Nothing has ever been the one in 2008 that put us in a deep re- are essentially adding nearly $25 billion seen like it before, and it has to be ad- cession. We are in a fragile recovery to our debt over the next 10 years. dressed. There is no way around it. now, and we need to keep that recovery While some may preach the virtues of So we have this deadline hanging going. The last thing we need to do is pay-as-you-go rules, when it comes over our heads, and the reason is, my have another recession, or some sort of right down to it, they will undermine colleagues in the Democratic leader- other financial collapse that puts more virtually any fiscally responsible pay- ship in the Senate will not agree to the people out of work and weakens an al- for. kind of substantial but realistic spend- ready struggling economy. It is not So here we are again crossing the ing reductions the House of Represent- necessary this occur. same bridge we have crossed so many atives has sent to us. The House has The President and his Budget Direc- times before. In fact, the Senate re- sent us a budget plan that I think will tor have, instead of being truthful with fused this idea when we rejected the work. But what we hear is, the sky will us, falsely boasted to the American Baucus amendment that repealed 1099 fall if we trim the $61 billion from a people that under their budget we will but was not paid for. That amendment $3.7 trillion budget—$3,700 billion that ‘‘live within our means’’ and ‘‘not add fell 23 votes short of passage because it we spend—if we reduce that spending more to the debt’’ and that ‘‘we’re not fiscally did not make sense. by $61 billion, somehow this will cause going to spend any more money than So why are we still here aimlessly the country to sink into oblivion. we’re taking in.’’ He submitted his 10- walking around in circles when we The American people know better year budget to the Congress, and that ought to be marching straight ahead? than that. That is not realistic. Of is what he says his budget will do. But Why are we proposing to send this bi- course, we can cut those kinds of num- not one of those statements is true— partisan legislation back to the House? bers out of this huge budget we have, not one. Because that is what will have to hap- and the American people will be better When the budget was announced, Mr. pen, when it ought to go directly to the off for it. Bowles, whom the President appointed President’s desk for signature. As ranking member on the Budget to head the debt commission, said it is Our vote today can send a message Committee, I have looked at the num- nowhere close to what we need to be that we have all the votes necessary to bers, and that $61 billion reduces the doing to get our house in order. In fact, get this done and get it on the Presi- baseline of Federal spending by $61 bil- the Congressional Budget Office finds dent’s desk and everybody can cele- lion this year, but over 10 years—be- this: that our annual deficits never brate: our job creators, Democrats, Re- cause it is a baseline reduction—it once fall below $748 billion. I was say- publicans, Independents. would save $860 billion. This is the kind ing $600 billion before based on the The logic of the second-degree of small but significant step that does President’s estimates of his budget. amendment is absolutely baffling. Here make a difference. Now the Congressional Budget Office we are in the ninth inning and some- People say: It does not make any dif- has done an independent analysis of how our pay-for has become magically ference. Why don’t we just increase the President’s budget, and they say unacceptable, even after a similar pay- spending? Why do we cut spending at the lowest single annual deficit, in 10 for was approved unanimously by the all? Of course, we have to reduce spend- years, would be $748 billion.

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The Chairman of the Federal ten this. Since President Obama took You might ask: What do those num- Reserve talked to us a few weeks ago, office, Congress has increased discre- bers mean? We spend, this year, about and he submitted a written statement tionary spending on our non-defense $3.7 trillion through September 30. We to the Budget Committee. This is what Federal programs by 24 percent. We take in $2.2 trillion. This is why we are Mr. Bernanke said. He talked about the didn’t have the money for that. We on an unsustainable path and we have Congressional Budget Office debt pro- never should have increased spending to get off of it. It is not a partisan mat- jections. I have made some reference to that much. It was a big error. But we ter; it is a matter of facing reality. We those and how dangerous they show our know what they said: Don’t worry, we still have Members of the Senate in de- path to be. are making investments in the future. nial. We have the majority leader down This is what Chairman Bernanke But you have to have money to make here complaining that he might not get said: investments. If you don’t have money, money for his cowboy poetry festival in The CBO projections, by design, ignore the how can you make investments? All of Nevada. Give me a break. This country adverse effects that such high debt and defi- this increase was borrowed. We are in is headed on the path of great danger cits would likely have on our economy. But huge debt and when we increase spend- and we need to turn around. if government debt and deficits were actu- ing, we have to borrow the money to Imagine the fate a CEO would face if, ally to grow at the pace envisioned in this increase spending. Every penny is bor- in the process of asking for share- scenario, the economic and financial effects would be severe. Diminishing confidence on rowed. We did an $800 billion stimulus holders to buy company stock, he de- the part of investors that deficits will be package. Every penny was borrowed. clared, ‘‘We are not adding to the brought under control would likely lead to We pay $30 billion-plus a year interest debt,’’ while his accountants were tell- sharply rising interest rates on government on that borrowed money for as long as ing him the company’s debt was on a debt and potentially to broader financial tur- I am alive and longer, no doubt. There path to double, as our debt is. The moil. Moreover, high rates of government is no plan to pay off that debt. I know President even nominated a deputy di- borrowing would both drain funds away from people are talking and they are work- rector for OMB, Heather Higginbottom, private capital formation and increase our ing things out and they said they are who has no budget experience and who foreign indebtedness, with adverse long-run effects on U.S. output, incomes, and stand- going to try to reach a compromise so attempted to defend these claims be- ard of living. we don’t have to shut down the govern- fore the Budget Committee last week. I He goes on to say: ment, and I certainly hope that is true. don’t know, maybe they couldn’t find It is widely understood that the federal But I do not believe we need any tax- anybody with experience who would Government is on an unsustainable fiscal and-spend compromise. I will not sup- take the job. The best I can tell, she path. Yet, as a nation, we have done little to port that. I don’t think the American has never had a single business course address this critical threat to our economy. people will support it, either. They or an economics course, never managed Doing nothing will not be an option indefi- know we spend too much. They know any kind of organization on budget, nitely; the longer we wait to act, the greater we have ramped up spending $800 bil- ever. She majored, I think, in political the risks and the more wrenching the inevi- lion with the stimulus package, that science and campaigned for President table changes to the budget will be. By con- nondefense discretionary spending has trast, the prompt adoption of a credible pro- Obama and Senator JOHN KERRY. gone up 24 percent in 2 years, and they We need some seriousness here. We in gram to reduce future deficits would not only enhance the economic growth and sta- know we can reduce Federal spending Congress are not stepping up to the bility in the long run, but could also yield without this country sinking into the plate, frankly. We are not taking the substantial near-term benefits in terms of ocean. That is what they expect us to kind of decisive action needed to curb lower long-term interest rates and increased do. That is what Governors and mayors our rising debt. And the majority lead- consumer and business confidence. are doing, county commissioners are er, my good friend, Senator REID— This is the head of the Federal Re- doing, all over my State and all over which is a tough job, I have to tell my serve, the man supposedly most knowl- America. colleagues; it is a tough job—but now edgeable about the economy of the We have to recognize that Wash- he is saying the problem is there is a United States of America. We are not ington is spending too much—not tax- division within the Republican Party. making this up. ing too little. How can we ask Ameri- You see, we have these extremists over We have a proposal from our Demo- cans to pay more in taxes when Wash- here, the new Republicans who got cratic majority in the Senate to do ington is not even willing to cut $61 elected the last election promising to nothing, basically—to do zero, nada— billion? do something about spending and they despite this kind of warning. I have a proposition for my col- are out of touch. They are extremists. We are living in a fantasy world if we leagues who wish to raise taxes before There are some good Republicans over don’t think we can cut $61 billion from we consider asking the American peo- here. They have been here a long time, this budget. My friend John McMillan, ple to pay another cent in taxes: Why and we know how to get along and cut just elected the director of Agriculture don’t we first drain every cent of waste deals and we are going to take care of and Industries in Alabama, is facing a from the Federal bureaucracy? We will this thing. You just have to keep these critical crisis in his department. I saw never truly dig ourselves out of this people under control. the headline in the paper. He has 200 crisis and put this Nation on a real I might remind the leader that every employees. He is going to have to lay path to prosperity unless we bring our single Republican either voted for the off 60 of them. Cities and counties are spending under control. America’s $61 billion in cuts or called for more doing this kind of thing all over the strength is measured not by the size of cuts. There is no division in the Repub- country. Do we think the State of Ala- our government but by the scope of our lican Party about the need to have rea- bama will cease to exist if that hap- freedoms and the vigor and vitality of sonable and significant reductions in pens? It is sad that they have that kind the American people and their willing- the expenditures. There is essentially of challenge before them. We don’t ness to invest and work hard for the fu- unanimous Republican agreement that have to do that much right now, but if ture. That is what makes us strong. we ought to cut $61 billion or more we took those kinds of steps—some- Endless spending, taxing, and bor- from this year’s discretionary budget. thing significant—we could make a rowing is a certain path to decline, and By contrast, the majority leader lost bigger difference than a lot of people we are on that path today, and we must nearly one-fifth of his caucus on his realize in the debt we are facing. get out of it. proposal, which was basically to do Governor Cuomo in New York and We know the threat. We know what nothing—reduce spending by $4 billion. Governor Christie in New Jersey and we need to do. The economy is trying

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We have the quorum call be rescinded. give them a pass, but we don’t expect to decide what we are going to do The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. all families with an annual income of about funding the government between TESTER). Without objection, it is so or- $70,000 to have $10,000 in savings to pay now and September 30. That is the rest dered. the surprise tax bill they will get in of this fiscal year. Let’s take a firm Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask April, either. So we set caps on what step on that. Let’s begin to look at unanimous consent to speak as in they would have to pay back depending what we are going to do for next year’s morning business. on what they earn. The Johanns budget and what we are going to do The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without amendment makes harmful changes to about our surging entitlement pro- objection, it is so ordered. these repayments for middle-class fam- grams that are on an unsustainable f ilies. Under the Johanns amendment, course. We can do all of those things REPEAL OF 1099 some families could have to pay back and leave our country healthy and vig- as much as $12,000 in some cases, and orous and prosperous for the future. I Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, that is too high a price. We shouldn’t truly believe that is the kind of thing later, as we move to the bill on small ask small business employees to take we need to be doing now. business, I will be offering, I hope, a that much of a hit. They are the ones I am baffled that we don’t know why second-degree amendment to the who are going to the exchanges to pur- the President is not leading more. He is amendment offered by Senator chase coverage. They are the ones not talking directly to the American JOHANNS, and I speak today on behalf working for the mom-and-pop shop people about why this is important. Is of middle-class families and on behalf that doesn’t offer coverage. it just a political squabble to be ig- of small businesses. My amendment isn’t about these nored, with the President going to Rio I wish to start by saying that I fully families alone, however, as difficult a and talking about Libya? Or is it true, support—as I have already done in a se- situation as they may be in. This as Mr. Bernanke says, we are on an ries of votes—repealing the 1099 report- amendment is about what the Johanns unsustainable path? Or is it true that ing requirement, but I strongly believe offset could do to health care costs and Mr. Erskine Bowles, the President’s we have to do so in a manner that does coverage for small businesses and for own director of the fiscal commission, not—does not—increase the burden on those who make their living from small says that we are facing the most pre- our small businesses and employees. businesses. This risky offset could dictable economic crisis in this coun- The amendment of Senator JOHANNS drive up premiums and force more indi- try’s history, and he said it could hap- certainly helps only small businesses viduals to refuse coverage. We are not pen within 2 years? Are we making this through the repeal of the 1099 provi- talking about paying back tax credits; up? sion, but—and this is less well-known— we are talking about driving up the The American people get it. They I believe it actually hurts small busi- costs on families and small businesses, say, What is going on in Washington? ness employees. It is a double-edged many who have never even taken a tax You have to get your house in order. sword. The Johanns amendment risks credit to begin with. That is what this past election was driving up health insurance costs and My amendment would simply direct about. People understand we need some cutting health insurance coverage for the Secretary of Health and Human action and some leadership, but we are small businesses. Services to decide the offset in the not getting it. I truly believe if we As you know, the affordable care act Johanns amendment and determine its could get together and if we could get provides tax credits to families who effect on small business. What is so a bipartisan effort to look at this $61 earn under $74,000 per year to help wrong about that—determining its ef- billion—we could disagree on how to them purchase health insurance. Those fect on small business? We are trying reduce that spending; maybe the Re- tax credits are set at the start of the to help small businesses by eliminating publicans have this idea and the Demo- year. At tax time, when families actu- the 1099 provision. Let’s make sure we crats have this idea—let’s work all of ally report their annual income, the continue to help them and not put that out. But let’s reach an agreement tax credits are reconciled with their extra costs on them. Specifically, we that actually reduces spending by annual household income to ensure want to determine whether there is an enough to make a difference. Then the they receive the correct amount of as- increase in health insurance costs or a world would say, Wow, now the Con- sistance. But because income and other decrease in health coverage for small gress is beginning to take some steps. family circumstances can change dur- businesses. If the study finds either, That was a nice, good, strong first step. ing the course of a year, individuals then current safe harbor provisions Now if they will stay on that path, might end up getting excess tax credits would remain in effect—the same safe maybe the United States is going to even though the amount of the pay- harbors we supported in the SGR bill, get on the road to prosperity again and ment was correct at the time. or the doc fix, in December. For example, a family with an unem- stay out of this dangerous debt crisis Passing 1099 would not be affected. area we are in today and get on the ployed worker who secures a job at a That would move forward. So the claim right path to prosperity. This country small business midway through the that somehow, ultimately, 1099 is ready to grow. It is ready to rebound. year—and, hopefully, can do so, as we wouldn’t be eliminated is false. The It just needs a clear signal from Wash- continue to work on this economy to 1099 would not be affected. That would ington, in my opinion. have it grow—has rightfully received a move forward. We would eliminate that America’s leaders, those of us in this tax credit while unemployed but could responsibility from small businesses. Congress, have no higher duty, no face a stiff tax hike to repay the So you can be both for my amendment greater moral responsibility, than to amount of the subsidy because the fam- and the Johanns amendment because it take all appropriate steps to protect ily’s annual income ends up higher for would still repeal 1099. the good people we serve from the clear the second half of the year. This family Let me make it clear. We all want and present danger we face. received the correct amount and did 1099 repealed, and I have voted in a se- It is time to get busy about it, nothing wrong. Let me say that again. ries of ways to do exactly that. My Madam President. I believe if we act These individuals did nothing wrong. amendment does not in any way affect strongly and with clarity the American While unemployed, these individuals or delay the repeal of 1099. The only po- people will not only support it but they needed those tax credits to be able to tential change my amendment makes will be happy with it, and it will make get health insurance. That is why we would be to the risky offset in the un- a positive difference for our country. passed this reform, to help those very derlying amendment and only if this I yield the floor and suggest the ab- same middle-class working families in study finds that it actually hurts small sence of a quorum. need. businesses.

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We are not delaying anything in risky offset would prolong the 1099 cosponsoring a Republican amendment that regard. issue; that if we just passed the amend- to the Wall Street reform bill which re- Finally, the only way there would be ment without protecting small busi- quires regulators to ensure new rules any revenue shortfall—I say to those nesses, this bill can go right to the do not harm small businesses. We who would make the assertion that our President. Well, we have actually thought it was a good idea then to pro- amendment creates a revenue short- passed 1099 repeal already and shown tect small businesses in the event new fall, well, then, what you have to be we have the votes necessary to make rules might unfairly impact them. I saying, if you make that statement, is this become law. It is not going to the strongly believe we should come to- you believe the savings from the President to become law in this bill be- gether now to protect small businesses Johanns offset comes from increasing cause this bill hasn’t even cleared the if this risky offset drives up health premiums and reducing coverage on House. care costs on small businesses or forces those who earn it through making our At the same time, I have heard no cuts in their coverage. Nation’s small businesses run. That is mention of what this offset could do to I would just simply ask, who in the not a proposition I think they want to small businesses and their health care world, especially during these fragile assert. costs—not one word. I did hear that economic times, would want to do any- So I will come back to the floor later further studying the impacts it may thing that could raise costs on small to offer this second-degree amendment. have on small businesses would only businesses? Let’s protect them and the And because it works to both repeal delay repeal of 1099. A simple read of 1099 repeal by supporting my second- 1099 and ensure there is not a tax on my amendment would be enough to degree amendment. our small businesses and small busi- know that is incorrect. My amendment Now, I listened to my colleague from ness employees or a diminution of directs a study to be done after— Nebraska with whom I have worked on health care coverage, I am sure we will after—repeal of 1099 is signed into law. some bipartisan efforts on housing for get the support of our colleagues. Let me make it clear. Nothing in my the disabled. We get along very well. I I yield the floor. amendment slows down repeal of 1099. respect him, and actually I supported f My colleagues on the other side of 1099 repeal as one of the 20 Democrats CONCLUSION OF MORNING the aisle are also trying to frame this who voted for his amendment in No- BUSINESS debate as either you are for or against vember and other issues such as hous- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning small businesses. But they are helping ing for the disabled. So it is with some business is closed. and harming them at the same time regret that we find ourselves in a dif- with the Johanns amendment. With ferent view. f this second-degree amendment, we can There have been questions raised SBIR/STTR REAUTHORIZATION ACT have a conversation about helping about the sincerity of our opposition to OF 2011 small businesses and ensuring that the manner in which the offset is in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under small business employees will not get cluded in the Senator’s amendment. the previous order, the Senate will re- hurt at the end of the day. The Senator from Nebraska says an al- sume consideration of S. 493, which the Now, we haven’t had the Joint Tax most identical offset was passed unani- clerk will report. Committee determine a revenue score mously by the Senate just 4 months The assistant legislative clerk read as yet, but it is important to point out ago. I think our definitions of ‘‘almost as follows: that this amendment does not spend— identical’’ are very different. A bill (S. 493) to reauthorize and improve does not spend—an additional dime. It Yes, it is true we made changes in the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other simply protects small businesses from the payback tax to pay for the doc fix purposes. higher health care costs and coverage in December, but that provision was Pending: cuts. very different from the one we are de- McConnell amendment No. 183, to prohibit If there is any revenue score associ- bating today. The one today, unlike be- the Administrator of the Environmental ated with it, that would only be due to fore, removes protections we included Protection Agency from promulgating any the study finding that this offset drives in December in the doc fix to protect regulation concerning, taking action relat- up health care costs or drives down families from unlimited tax liability ing to, or taking into consideration the health coverage for small businesses. which could be as high as $12,000. I emission of a greenhouse gas to address cli- Would we not want to know that? mean, you are talking about taxing mate change. We are all here supposedly arguing to Vitter amendment No. 178, to require the these families, through no fault of Federal Government to sell off unused Fed- try to enhance the opportunity for their own. What family of three mak- eral real property. small businesses to have less burdens, ing $74,000 annually, gross, can afford Inhofe (for Johanns) amendment No. 161, to to be able to grow, to be able to pros- an unexpected $12,000 tax bill in April? amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per, to be able to create jobs. Well, we I cannot think of many. But that is ex- repeal the expansion of information report- certainly would want to know—we cer- actly what could happen under the ing requirements to payments made to cor- tainly would want to know whether Senator’s amendment. porations, payments for property and other this offset drives up health care costs That was not the case—not the case— gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments. associated with small businesses or in the provision that was enacted at Cornyn amendment No. 186, to establish a drives down the health care coverage the end of last year in the doc fix. We bipartisan commission for the purpose of im- for small businesses. provided a phaseout that would have proving oversight and eliminating wasteful Why is anyone afraid of that? Why is avoided this clip and thus tax shock on government spending. anyone fearful of that? So to those who middle-class families. Paul amendment No. 199, to cut may consider opposing my amendment, The Senator from Nebraska also said $200,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011. Sanders amendment No. 207, to establish a think of this: On the one hand, if you my second-degree amendment was just point of order against any efforts to reduce do not believe this offset will hurt a delay tactic. That simply is not true. benefits paid to Social Security recipients, small businesses, there is no harm in I and 80 of my colleagues have already raise the retirement age, or create private voting for it because you believe the passed 1099 repeal in the Senate this retirement accounts under title II of the So- study will not show premium increases year. So to question our support for cial Security Act. or coverage cuts. So the offset would 1099 repeal would be misleading. Hutchison amendment No. 197, to delay the remain in place. If you believe my My understanding is that the implementation of the health reform law in amendment would have a revenue Johanns proposal is an amendment to the United States until there is final resolu- tion in pending lawsuits. score, then you are assuming the offset the small business bill we are debating, Coburn amendment No. 184, to provide a hurts small businesses. It is one way or which has not passed the House. So list of programs administered by every Fed- the other, not a gray area. this amendment we are debating today eral department and agency.

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These grants and con- One of my key goals and objectives is Landrieu amendment No. 244 (to amend- tracts are given out based on merit, to make sure States such as Louisiana ment No. 183), to change the enactment date. about what looks promising, about po- or Mississippi or Montana or Wyoming, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tential, and about what the taxpayers States that have not previously been ator from Louisiana. need in terms of dealing with problems. awarded many of these grants, know Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, could One thing that comes immediately to we have stepped up some technical as- I ask the Chair—I know we are dis- mind is the terrible tragedy unfolding sistance and help so we can find the cussing the bill. But do we have a time in Japan as we speak with the poten- best technology in this country to constraint? I understand that at 12 tial meltdown, the process of a nuclear apply to some of our most pressing o’clock there may be some additional reactor melting down. Some of the problems, regardless of whether they commentary. technology being deployed to that situ- are in the big cities and big places such The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is ation, which is technology developed in as New York, Los Angeles, CA. But we no formal time constraints at this the field of robotics, was developed, a need our entrepreneurs around the time. portion of it, through this SBIR Pro- country to benefit by a program that Ms. LANDRIEU. Let me try to recap gram. So that makes very relevant the they have access to as well. for just a moment because it is my un- debate that we are having on the floor So I am pleased that we can get back derstanding there may be some col- today. on the small business innovation and leagues coming down to the Senate When people go home and now are research bill and small business tech- floor around 12 o’clock to pay tribute turning on their televisions or listen- nology transfer bill. Senator SNOWE to an extraordinary woman and ex- ing to their radios or over the Internet and I will be coming to the floor peri- traordinary American, Geraldine Fer- following those unfolding dramatic de- odically during the day to continue to raro, whom we lost this week. I most velopments in Japan, they know that move this bill along. certainly want to be respectful to the one of the companies that has been de- I see my colleague, the Senator from Members who are coming to the floor ployed and some of the material from Maryland, who is scheduled to speak in to pay tribute to our former colleague the United States actually was devel- just a few minutes. So at this time I and an extraordinary leader. But let oped through this program. So that is will yield the floor. Again, I hope, and me remind colleagues we are still try- just one of a thousand examples that I thank our colleagues for their cooper- ing to get to this bill, an important bill Senator SNOWE and I have provided in ative nature that they have been work- for the country, an important bill to terms of testimony before the Small ing in in terms of trying to get our bill help put this recession in our rearview Business Committee to the CONGRES- passed that will be so important to so mirror, an important bill that gives us SIONAL RECORD, and in our numerous many people in all of our States. yet one more very carefully crafted speeches on the floor to talk about the I yield the floor. tool to help create jobs on Main Street, importance of this program. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in rural areas, in suburban areas, and I would like, as the manager of this ator from Maryland. in urban areas all across this country; bill—I am not sure it is going to be pos- f that is, the 8-year reauthorization of sible, but I would most certainly like REMEMBERING GERALDINE the Small Business Innovation and Re- to have this bill voted on and passed by FERRARO search Program and Small Business the end of this week. I am not sure the Technology Transfer Program. leadership has decided that is some- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask This program is approximately 20 thing that is possible. But I would like unanimous consent that the following years old, first passed by Senator War- to send a strong bill over to the Senators be permitted to speak for 5 ren Rudman, when a report found its House—hopefully, a bill that does not minutes each on the subject of Geral- way to Congress that said, alarmingly, have amendments on it that would dine Ferraro: Senators BOXER, agencies of the Federal Government, warrant a Presidential threat of a HUTCHISON, STABENOW, SHAHEEN, whether it was the Department of De- veto—and get this bill passed through SNOWE. fense or NASA or NIH, were not access- the House and then passed on to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing the power and the technology of President so he can sign it and send a objection, it is so ordered. the small business community; that very positive signal for his agenda and Ms. MIKULSKI. We come to the floor when they went out to do research they all of our agendas for innovation—hav- with a heavy heart and great sadness. were just looking at research offered ing America be the best educated, the Geraldine Ferraro, a former Member of by either just universities and we are best competitors in the world in terms the House of Representatives, a Con- very proud of the work that our univer- of the economy, and giving our small gresswoman from New York who was sities do, but they were looking at businesses yet another tool. the first woman to be nominated by a large businesses. What did GE have to We have worked on reducing the major party for Vice President, has offer? What did IBM have to offer? abuses in the credit card industry. We lost her gallant and persistent fight It occurred to many Members of Con- have worked on capital access through against cancer and has passed away. gress at that time that there was a tre- a new lending program. We have re- I thank the leadership for offering mendous amount of brain power and duced fees, reduced taxes to the tune of the resolution noting the many con- agility and quickness and cutting-edge, $12 billion to our small businesses tributions she made to America and to innovative technologies resting in the throughout the country in the last express condolences to her family. minds and hearts and dreams of entre- Congress. We want to continue to work For we women, before 1960, Gerry was preneurs and small businesses in Amer- on lowering taxes where we can, elimi- a force of nature, a powerhouse. She ica the taxpayers were not benefiting nating regulations and supporting pro- changed American politics. She from. grams like this that work. changed the way women thought of As you can imagine, people might Let’s eliminate or modify those pro- themselves and what we believed we think of all this technology coming out grams that are not working, and let’s could accomplish. of New York or California. They might step up our support and reauthorize the On July 11, 1984, when Walter Mon- skip over a place such as Montana programs that are. The assessments dale called Gerry Ferraro and asked where the Presiding Officer is from or done and the reviews of this program her to be his Vice Presidential running Louisiana where this Senator is from. by the independent researchers have mate, an amazing thing happened. So there were some very wise Members been very positive across the board and They took down the ‘‘men only’’ sign who said: Let’s create a program that outstanding. on the White House. For Gerry and all will direct at least a portion of the re- Senator SNOWE and I have taken into American women, there was no turning search and development funding of consideration those many reports in back, only going forward.

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And the election, she did not lose her way. the beatitudes, especially the one that as early birds, we were not afraid to Gerry never gave up and never gave in. said: Hunger and thirst after justice. ruffle some feathers. We had some good Her storied career continued: a teacher The other day when Gerry and I were times and passed some good legisla- at Harvard, a U.N. Ambassador on talking, she reminded me that not only tion. It must be historically noted that human rights, always teaching, always did she go to Marymount, but so did when Gerry came to the House in 1979, inspiring, always empowering thou- Lady Gaga. She said: I am just sorry I only 16 women were there. In 1984, sands of women here and around the can’t live to go to more alumni asso- when she left, we had moved to 23. But world. ciations. in 2011, on the day of her death, 74 Then in 1998, she was diagnosed with Then there was John, her beloved women now serve in the House, 50 blood cancer. Once again, she was de- husband, a love story for the ages. I Democrats, 24 Republicans, and 26 of termined not to give up and not to give was there at the church over a year ago those women are women of color. in. She began the greatest campaign of when they renewed their vows for their In the Congress, Gerry was a fighter. her life. She began the campaign for 50th anniversary. Their vows were not She was a fighter for New York. She her own life. She fought her cancer. just for a day or for a year or a decade. fought for transit, for tunnels. She She not only fought her cancer, she They believed their vows were for an loved earmarks, earmarks that would also fought for cancer victims. She eternity. Gerry loved her husband, and help move her community forward. She forged a relationship with Senator KAY she loved her children Donna, John, also fought for the little guy and gal. BAILEY HUTCHISON as well as my friend- and Laura. She was so proud of them— She was known for her attention to ship. Senator KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON one a doctor, one an accomplished busi- constituent services—the senior get- will tell the story herself. Her brother nessman, another a TV producer and ting a Social Security check, the vet Allan Bailey suffered from the same also worked on Wall Street. And the who needed his disability benefits, the disease as Gerry. They met through an grandchildren, there were always the kid from a blue-collar neighborhood advocacy group on multiple myeloma. pictures and the stories of their many like herself who wanted to go to col- Allan Bailey and Gerry Ferraro joined storied accomplishments. lege. And she fought for women. She hands and joined together and KAY BAI- Gerry Ferraro loved her family. She fought for our status and she gave us a LEY HUTCHISON and I did, and we intro- loved her extended family. That went new stature. duced the Gerry Ferraro Research In- to her friends and her community. She When the campaign was over, she vestment and Education Act. I wanted loved America. Because she believed, continued for all of her life to be a it to be Ferraro-Bailey, but Allan gra- as she said to me: Only in America, source of inspiration and empowerment ciously said, Gerry is a marquis name. Barbara, could somebody who started for women. In those early days of the She will attract a lot of attention, and out in a regular neighborhood, whose second wave of the American women’s we can get more money for research father passed away, leaving a mother movement, the movement defined and more interest in this dreaded dis- who taught her grit and determination, women on what we did not have, what ease. go on to run for the Vice Presidency of we did not have access to. What was it That legislation passed. It showed the United States, to be an Ambas- we didn’t have? Equal pay for equal sometimes when we come together out sador for human rights, and to make a work. It is hard to believe we were not of common adversity, we find common difference in the lives of her family and included in research protocols at NIH. cause and we get things done. That bill her community. And when it came to having access to passed, and it is changing lives. Gerry, we will miss you, but your leg- credit, we could not get a loan or a Gerry did various clinical trials. acy will live forever. mortgage in our own name in many Often we talked. This is what she said Mr. President, I now turn to the Sen- circumstances. We needed a husband, a to me during the last few weeks. She ator from California, BARBARA BOXER, father, or a brother to sign for it. But said: I am glad I could be in those clin- and then to Senator HUTCHISON. when Gerry was chosen for Vice Presi- ical trials. In many ways they helped The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- dent, she showed us what we could be, me live. But we also knew the research ator from California. what modern women in America had would provide lessons so that others Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am so become. Women felt if we could go for could live. Once again, her mantra was: proud to be here with my colleagues the White House, we could go for any- Never give up, never give in. She had Senator MIKULSKI and KAY BAILEY thing. Gerry inspired. toughness, persistence, tenacity, and HUTCHISON because of a woman who On the night of July 19, 1984, in San unfailing optimism in the face of ad- brought us all together despite any dif- Francisco at the Mosconi Center, Gerry versity. ferences we might have, Geraldine Fer- gave her acceptance speech. She be- I believe it came from her own com- raro. I rise to pay tribute to Gerry. came the first woman to be nominated pelling and often riveting story. It was I thank Senator MIKULSKI. Her re- for Vice President for a major party. that personal story that brought us to- marks touched on every single point What a night. I was there—the thrill, gether. We were both from European that needs to be made about our friend. the excitement in the room, the turbo ethnic backgrounds: She Italian, my Gerry was a trailblazer. We all remem- energy that was there: 10,000 people proud Polish heritage. We grew up in ber the first female Vice Presidential jammed the Mosconi Center. Guy dele- neighborhoods that were urban vil- nominee of a major party, the first in gates gave their tickets away to alter- lages. Her father owned a small neigh- U.S. history. She cracked open that nates, to their daughters, to people borhood dime store. My father owned a glass ceiling for women seeking higher who worked and helped out. They grocery store, and they were very office. It was a long time ago. wanted to be there. People brought much involved with their customers I just looked at an Associated Press their children. They carried them. and community. We had strong moth- photo of when Gerry arrived in San They put them on their shoulders to ers who wanted to make sure we had Francisco to prepare for her speech at see what was about to occur. good educations. When Gerry’s dad the convention. I was there waiting for When Gerry Ferraro walked on that died, Gerry’s mother took a job in the her to arrive—a much younger version stage, she electrified all of us. The con- garment industry. She sewed little of myself, I might say. I don’t remem- vention gave her a 10-minute standing beads on wedding dresses to make sure ber what I said or did, but this picture and resounding ovation. We couldn’t her brother and Gerry had an edu- tells a story. We know the old saying: sit down because we knew a barrier had cation. Gerry did have that education. A picture says a thousand words. This been broken. And for the rest, as she She went to Marymount. She became a one says a million words. I have never

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KULSKI and Gerry Ferraro on that and time it would be for Gerry, as it is for Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Senator SNOWE and others. many women, whether they run for the sent for 5 additional minutes, and then I remember Senator MIKULSKI, OLYM- Senate or for Governor or for Vice turn it over to Senator HUTCHISON. PIA SNOWE, Gerry Ferraro, and myself— President. It is a tough road still, espe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we worked to open the House gym to cially all these many years ago, more objection, it is so ordered. It is going to women. It was a battle. We had to re- than 20 years. run us way past the recess time. sort to singing and everything else. We Gerry was given a very hard time by Mrs. BOXER. Well, Mr. President, finally got into the House gym. We the press. Gerry was given a very hard there was only one Gerry Ferraro, so I said, yes, women need to work out too. time by her opponent. She proved with- would go 5 minutes and turn it over to That is the way it was then. We only out question that women can stand up Senator HUTCHISON for as long as she had 24 women in the House and Senate. to the grilling. Women can stand up to would want. Now we have 88 of us. the pressure. Women can go toe to toe After graduation from college, Gerry I will skip over her time as a broad- with anybody. I often say women are got a job as a second grade teacher at caster and all the things she did that equal. We are not better or worse. We a public school in Queens. She applied Senator MIKULSKI talked about—her are equal. Gerry proved it. When her to Fordham Law School. That is the work in women’s rights—but I wish to campaign took a tough turn and a lot law school my husband went to. She conclude with her brave spirit as she of others would have tried to contain was accepted into the night program, faced multiple myeloma, the bone can- the problem, she stood there in front of despite a warning—listen to this—from cer that ultimately took her life. I the press and said: Here I am. You ask an admissions officer that she might be wish to do it in this context. I have a good friend now, whose name me anything you want, and I will stay taking a man’s place. She got into law is Robin, and her mother is battling here hour after hour. They knew she school. She was one of 2 women in a the same kind of cancer Gerry was bat- meant it. She would have stayed there class of 179. Imagine, they said to her: tling. As we know, Gerry was given 4 or for days because that was Gerry. She You will be taking a man’s place in law 5 years and went on, thank God, for was open-hearted. She was straight school. She persevered—one of just 2 women out of 179 students graduating much longer. from the shoulder. She always said This woman lives far away from her in 1960. what was on her mind, and she did it in daughter Robin. When Gerry passed, Yes, she raised her family. She a way that was also very appealing be- she called her daughter and said: I need adored her family. There was not a sec- cause you knew this was a woman who to see you. Will you come out and stay ond that went by without her saying to was willing to look you in the eye and with me, as I battle this cancer? not give you any song and dance. It one of us, anywhere in earshot: I have Robin said: Well, what is it, mom? was what it was. And for that she will to tell you about Laura, I have to tell You are doing great. be missed as a friend, as a colleague. you about John, I have to tell you She said: We just lost Gerry, and she It is difficult today to imagine what about what my kids are doing. was the one who kept my heart and it was like then. Now we see our Did my colleague want to ask a ques- soul together and my spirits up, and I women figures here in the Senate and tion? knew she was there battling. Now that in the President’s Cabinet and in the Mr. DURBIN. I ask if the Senator I have lost her, I don’t know, I feel a Republican and Democratic Parties from California will yield for a brief hole, I am empty. making a run for President and Vice statement. That is just the most eloquent thing President. It is hard to imagine today Mrs. BOXER. As long as it will not I could say about Gerry. This woman that women were not actively engaged interrupt my statement. never met Geraldine Ferraro in person, in the highest of offices. Frankly, that Mr. DURBIN. I will have a longer but Gerry had that way about her that is Geraldine Ferraro’s abiding legacy statement for the RECORD because I she could reach you as if she was because, as Senator MIKULSKI so elo- know Senator HUTCHISON is waiting, touching you. It is a tremendous loss, quently stated, she did not win that but I want to make one or two com- first and foremost for the family, race—it was a tough race; it was a very ments about Geraldine Ferraro. whom she adored beyond words, and, tough race—but she proved a woman Mrs. BOXER. Yes. secondly, for all the rest of us who just Mr. DURBIN. First, my image of Ger- could do this. need someone like that out there aldine Ferraro is this young Congress- When Gerry spoke about change, she standing up and being brave and telling woman from California, with her arms felt in her heart the history-making it like it is and never giving up. moment. I remember her in a white outstretched, as you raced toward one Mr. President, I am so honored I suit, as if it were yesterday. In those another in an iconic photograph of the could be here with my colleagues, and years, TV people always said: Don’t two of you after she won the Vice Pres- I am proud to yield to Senator wear white. Gerry wore white. idential nomination. I will remember HUTCHISON for as much time as she Ms. MIKULSKI. She was beautiful. you and her in that context forever. needs. Mrs. BOXER. She was magnificent. Second, it was my honor to serve with Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I say And that smile and her togetherness— her in the House and to count her as a to Senator HUTCHISON, the time is allo- at that moment in history, when not friend. Third, in this long, long battle cated as 5 minutes, but I know you only was the whole country watching, she had, this medical battle, she never want to speak and were a very dear the whole world was watching—it was failed to remind all of us that she was friend. Please proceed. an electric moment. I want to read indeed one of the fortunate ones who The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- what she said that night. She said: had the resources to be able to fight ator from Texas. By choosing a woman to run for our na- the battle, where many people did not. Mrs. HUTCHISON. I thank Senator tion’s second highest office, you sent a pow- I am going to miss Geraldine Fer- MIKULSKI and Senator BOXER. erful signal to all Americans. There are no raro. She was a great American. Mr. President, I do want to talk doors we cannot unlock. We will place no Mrs. BOXER. I am very glad the Sen- about this remarkable woman because limits on [our] achievements. ator made that statement, and I appre- I think, as has been mentioned before, If we can do this, we can do anything. ciate it very much. her loss is being felt throughout Amer- And those words resonated not just When Gerry worked as an assistant ica for many different reasons. She was with people who were interested in pol- district attorney, she formed a Special a trailblazer, and she was one of the itics but with women who were in the Victims Bureau. She investigated rape, great female role models of her genera- corporate world; women who were child and women abuse, and abuse tion. going to law school—just a few in those against the elderly at a time when no I wrote a book in 2004 called ‘‘Amer- years, now so many more; women who one was talking about it. ican Heroines: The Spirited Women

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As the women of our country. women who were still breaking barriers she waged the battle with her own dis- Gerry was not just a champion for in those fields. ease, Gerry stepped into the spotlight women running for public office, she In the public service chapter, I because she knew if she talked about was a champion for women to succeed profiled Margaret Chase Smith because it, with her high profile, she could in every field, in every sector. She took she was the longest serving woman bring help to others. the first powerful swing at the glass elected to the Senate in her own right Her testimony before Congress was ceiling. She will not be here to see the at the time and she was a true trail- instrumental in the passage of a bill woman President who is sworn into of- blazer. I then interviewed Sandra Day that Senator MIKULSKI, who is on the fice, who will finish the breaking of O’Connor, our first woman Supreme floor leading this effort today, and I co- that glass ceiling. But we will all be Court Justice, and Geraldine Ferraro, sponsored together in 2001 and 2002. Our standing on the shoulders of Gerry Fer- our first woman nominee for Vice legislation gave the research commu- raro, and certainly that first woman President of a major party. nity the tools they need to discover President will as well, because she took I asked Gerry Ferraro in my inter- what triggers these deadly blood dis- those first steps, such as so many of view with her: What was your most im- eases, to devise better treatments, and the early trailblazers in all the dif- portant trait for success? to work toward a cure. In our bill, BAR- ferent sectors. The first ones don’t see And she said: BARA and I decided to name the Geral- their success, but what they do by I think the ability to work hard and, if dine Ferraro Blood Cancer Education showing the dignity and the courage something doesn’t work, to learn from the Program for Gerry Ferraro to raise and the tenacity and the grace does mistake and move on. That’s what’s hap- awareness and spread the lifesaving in- prepare the way for the next genera- pened with my own life. It goes to the per- formation about myeloma, leukemia, tion or the next woman to move to the sonal side from watching my mother, who and other forms of blood cancer. Gerry next level, and that is what Gerry Fer- moved on after becoming a widow with two raro has done for all the women of our kids to support. She was thirty-nine years Ferraro was on the floor of the House when her bill—our bill—passed the country. old. . . . Then I watched her move on and do I will always remember her friend- whatever was necessary to get the job of edu- House of Representatives on April 30, cating her children done. I’m exactly the 2002. Her daughter was in the gallery ship. I appreciate her leadership. We same way. I’ll do whatever is necessary to with my staffer, and there was so much will all miss her on a personal level, get the job done, whatever it is. And then if joy in her eyes and her demeanor. but we will always remember in the I do something that doesn’t work, then I go But then Gerry Ferraro went about bigger picture what she did for this to the next goal. the business of fashioning the edu- country. I asked her what was her biggest ob- cation program. She consulted with the Thank you, Mr. President. I thank Senator MIKULSKI. I yield the floor. stacle. She almost laughed. She said: doctors at Harvard, at Dana-Farber, Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I I’m sixty-eight. The obstacles in my life with Dr. Ken Anderson, her doctor. She yield the floor to Senator SNOWE. have changed with time. An obstacle when I consulted with him because she wanted was a kid was being in a boarding school The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- an interactive Web site because she ator from Maine. away from my mother because my father had knew that doctors all over the country died. I had no choice. It wasn’t like the Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise boarding schools or the prep schools of were searching for information on the today to join with my good friends and today. I was in a semicloistered convent. It treatment of this disease because they esteemed colleagues, Senator BARBARA was lonely, and I had to work hard. I wanted were so unaware at the time of what MIKULSKI of Maryland and Senator to go to college, but we didn’t have the you could do to help patients. BARBARA BOXER of California, as we money for college, so I knew I had to get top Well, this is personal to me because honor a compatriot of ours from the marks in order to get scholarships. That was my brother Allan also has multiple House of Representatives, an electoral my obstacle then. myeloma, and I got involved in this be- trailblazer, and political torchbearer— Money was always an obstacle when I was cause I watched him bravely fight like a kid. I taught when I went to law school at the incomparable and courageous, Ger- night, because I couldn’t afford to go during Gerry Ferraro was doing. And my aldine Ferraro, who passed away last the day. When I applied [for law school], they brother is a great patient. He is tough Saturday after a brave and resilient 12- would say things like, ‘‘Gerry, are you seri- like Gerry. He is fighting like Gerry. year battle with cancer. ous, because you’re taking a man’s place,’’ And he is doing really well. But we As this august body will hear many you know. . . . knew how hard it was because we times over, Geraldine was a pioneering And then [after getting out of law watched Allan fight this disease and champion and a dynamic force for school]— take many of the same drugs and have women and women’s rights, a stalwart As was mentioned earlier, she was the same doctor consultations as legislator and colleague of all three of one of only two women in her class— Gerry. So Gerry and Allan knew each ours in the U.S. House of Representa- I was faced with the challenge of trying to other and traded information, and the tives, and always a dear friend through find a job. I interviewed at five law firms. I patients with these diseases do that. more than three decades. As America’s was in the top ten percent of my class. They reach out, they help each other first female Vice-Presidential nominee But she did not get a job offer. Well, because they know it is the person for a major party, Geraldine has for- I related to that because I graduated with the experience who knows how ever secured a legendary position along from law school, after her, in 1967, and you feel when you just don’t feel as the timeline of American political his- law firms in Texas did not hire women though you can get up in the morning. tory, as Walter Mondale selected her as then either. So I know how she felt as People such as Kathy Giusti, who was his running mate in the 1984 Presi- she went through obstacles and obsta- also a good friend of Gerry Ferraro’s, dential election. cles and obstacles. But she said: In the and Ken Anderson, they traded infor- (Ms. MIKULSKI assumed the Chair.) end, ‘‘each thing was an obstacle that I mation, and it helped all of them to While America was learning about had to get by’’ at the time. But she know they had that kind of support. Geraldine on the national stage, BAR- didn’t have too many obstacles because So she was an inspiration. Her dig- BARA MIKULSKI, BARBARA BOXER, and I she just picked herself up and kept nity and grace in fighting multiple knew her as a legislative, sister-in- right on going. She truly was an inspi- myeloma will be one of the trademarks arms, if you will, as all of us served to- ration and a trailblazer for women of in her life, along with the other great gether in the U.S. House of Representa- our time. trailblazing she has done. tives. Geraldine and I were members of Throughout her life as a public Just last month, the women of the the same House freshman class that school teacher, as an assistant district Senate pulled together to return the began service in January 1979 that attorney, as a Congresswoman, and as encouragement. We knew Gerry was brought the total number of women in a candidate for Vice President, Gerry having a hard time, and we took a pic- the 96th Congress in the House to 16.

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My Aunt for encouraging us to honor Geraldine issues transcended partisan lines for Mary worked the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Ferraro. us. The fact was, we just couldn’t af- night shift at a textile mill in Lewis- I remember being on the floor of the ford to draw partisan lines with women ton, ME, to earn money to ensure my 1984 Democratic Convention when she underrepresented in Congress. And that cousins and I received a good edu- gave her acceptance speech for the idea is what drove our agenda at the bi- cation. Although Geraldine and I didn’t Vice President of the United States, partisan Congressional Caucus for agree on everything, we shared an un- and it was electric listening to her. It Women’s Issues, which I cochaired for equivocal determination to make a epitomized for me, and I am sure every over 10 years in the House of Rep- lasting difference on issues for women woman there, the fact that women resentatives and where Geraldine and working families—an unerring could do anything. Ferarro was also at the vanguard in focus that surmounted politics and Geraldine Ferraro worked tirelessly amplifying issues for literally genera- party labels. on behalf of human rights and women’s tions of women. Not surprisingly, more than 30 years rights around the globe. She dedicated Our adherence to working together— later, Geraldine’s legacy lives on her public service to the ideals of re- and to the ideal of principle over poli- through the 74 women serving the spect and equality and she lived a ca- tics—became our foundation. We deter- other body today, as well as the 17 reer that called on all women to chal- mined if we didn’t act, who would? And women currently serving in the Senate. lenge the glass ceilings of the world. I we started to make a difference for How fitting it is that on the Monday think it is particularly important be- women, and not a moment too soon. In- after she passed away, my 16 Senate cause just because one woman breaks deed, there was indeed a time in Amer- women colleagues and I submitted a the glass ceiling doesn’t mean opportu- ica when our laws specifically worked resolution advocating for women’s nities are open to every woman, and against women, when economic equal- rights in North Africa and the Middle she understood that and continued to ity pertained only to economic equal- East. We have the moral high ground encourage all the ceilings across the ity among men—not women, when our in that clarion call in no small part be- world to be broken for women. laws didn’t reflect the changing, dual cause of Geraldine’s historic leadership Gerry’s life was a powerful example responsibilities of women who were in- and legacy. for all of us who are honoring her In closing, I can’t help but recall the creasingly working as well as caring today and for our daughters and grand- great Lady Astor, who was the first for a family. daughters. We thank her for leading woman to ever serve in the British Well, we weren’t going to accept the the way. She will be missed. House of Parliament. In fact, on the status quo any longer, and certainly Thank you. I yield the floor. Geraldine was not one to ever coun- day she took her seat in that distin- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, tenance the notion of ‘‘that’s just the guished body, a Member of Parliament I rise today to reflect on the life and turned to her and said, ‘‘Welcome to way it is.’’ To the contrary. We con- legacy of Geraldine Ferraro who lost the most exclusive men’s club in Eu- fronted these disparities for women her heroic battle with cancer on Satur- rope.’’ Demonstrating the kind of head on and introduced a package of day. moxie and sense of obligation that laws that opened the doors of economic Geraldine Ferraro was first elected to were hallmarks of America’s Geraldine opportunity for the women of America public office in 1978 to represent Ferraro, Lady Astor responded ‘‘it by revising laws and giving women the Queens in the U.S. House of Represent- won’t be exclusive for long.’’ she said. tools required to succeed. That pack- atives. ‘‘When I came in, I left the door wide age was the multifaceted Economic Eq- As a member of the Public Works and uity Act. Among a litany of provisions, open!’’ Geraldine Ferraro espoused and ex- Transportation Committee, she pushed we called for a study of the govern- emplified what Lady Astor so memo- to improve mass transit around La ment’s pay practices, sought to ensure rably articulated—that it is not Guardia Airport. equal credit for women in business ven- enough to break old barriers and chart Later, she would cosponsor the Eco- tures, and battled with Geraldine Fer- a new course, you have to ensure that nomic Equity Act, which was intended raro who led the effort to end pension others are able to traverse it as well. to accomplish many of the aims of the award discrimination against women Geraldine spent a lifetime making cer- never-ratified equal rights amendment. who were discovering upon their hus- tain that the path she helped pave was In 1984, former Vice President and a band’s death that, unbeknownst to available and accessible to every distinguished Member of this body, them, they had been left with abso- woman with the courage and will to Walter Mondale, chose Gerry to join lutely no pension benefits. travel it. And so, today, it is a privi- him as his Vice Presidential running And in a group of women legislators lege for me to extol this remarkable mate, the first woman to be placed on that was not, shall we say, comprised woman whose indelible imprint upon a national ticket. of shrinking violets, no one gave great- the political and public policy arenas I was privileged to serve as the er voice to these issues, no one dem- will be felt for generations to come. mayor of San Francisco in 1984 where onstrated more passion in their advo- At this most difficult of times, our the Democratic Party held its conven- cacy, and no one pressed for remedies thoughts and prayers remain with her tion that election year. to right these wrongs with more verve husband of 50 years, John—as well as Twenty-seven years later, as I look or skill than Geraldine Ferraro. She their children, Donna, John Jr., and back on that time, I realize what an was a bulwark against injustice and a Laura and Geraldine’s grandchildren. important and historical moment her cherished champion for fairness in an May they be comforted by the knowl- selection was to American politics. America where women were increasing edge that so many share in their pro- I recall the emotion and enthusiasm their roles in American life and their found sense of loss, as well as the mem- of people—men and women—at the presence in the U.S. workplace and ory of a trailblazing woman who, above Moscone Center in San Francisco when economy. all else, was an adoring and beloved Gerry took the podium. On a personal note, I can’t help but mother and grandmother who leaves an Sixty-four years after women won think that part of our mutual bond was indelible mark upon her family, as well the right to vote, Geraldine Ferraro that we came from similar back- as an entire Nation. represented a new beginning for our grounds. Our families immigrated to Thank you, Madam President. politics. It was an amazing feeling. this great land—hers from Italy and I yield the floor. While the election didn’t go the mine from Greece. Our heritages spoke The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Democrats’ way that year, Gerry’s se- to the very best of our Nation’s mosaic ator from New Hampshire. lection was a victory for a generation

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Madam President, an nee of a major party, she not only put Geraldine dedicated her life to de- incredible woman died this week after a crack in the glass ceiling that year, fending women’s and children’s rights a long and hard-fought battle with can- she demonstrated the dedication and and helping the less fortunate, whether cer. the competence of women in the polit- in public service, as an attorney, as a Geraldine Ferraro led a trailblazing ical arena. Congresswoman, or as Ambassador to life, constantly achieving and proving I didn’t know her well, but I do know the United Nations Commission on the naysayers wrong. her experiences well. Human Rights. Her career was a turn- She was one of two women in her I know how tough it was as a woman ing point for women in politics, and an graduating class from Fordham law running for political office—only to inspiration for women everywhere. school, taking night classes after find out everyone else was discussing In the early 1950s, when women were teaching all day. the style of your outfit. not expected to attend college, Geral- She was an attorney in a male-domi- I know how tough it was to be one of dine was already breaking through the nated New York District Attorney’s Of- the first elected officials to speak ‘‘glass ceiling.’’ The daughter of Italian fice. using phrases like, ‘‘As a mother,’’ or immigrants, she worked her way She was the first woman elected to ‘‘If I were pregnant . . .’’ through college and in 1956 became the the U.S. House of Representatives from I know how tough it was as a woman first woman in her family to receive a New York’s 9th District in Queens—a debating men in political debates and college degree. In 1960, she graduated district that most people assumed then when it was over, debating a with honors from law school, where she would not elect her, not because she dozen reporters. was one of only 2 women in her grad- was a woman but because she was a I know how tough it was as a woman uating class of 179 students. She be- Democrat. who fought and won for change to live came a strong advocate for abused If she had done nothing more, Gerry to see other women make a dozen other women and for the poor while serving Ferraro would have earned her place in cracks in that glass ceiling. as assistant district attorney for history. But the same ideals Geraldine Fer- Queens County, NY, where she headed But then, on July 11, 1984, just 64 raro fought for during her public life a new bureau that prosecuted sex years after American women won the are the same ideals we fight for today. crimes, child abuse, and domestic vio- right to vote, Geraldine Ferraro agreed It would be another 24 years after lence. to be Walter Mondale’s running mate that night in San Francisco before an- Her passion to change America for in his race for the White House—the other woman from a major party was the better took her all the way to the first time in history that a woman had nominated for Vice President. U.S. Congress, where she fought for ever run on the Presidential ticket of a And even though Hillary Rodham equal pay, pensions, and retirement major political party. Clinton came close to being nominated plans for women. She was also a leader ‘‘I didn’t pause for a minute’’ she in 2008 as the Democratic Presidential on environmental issues. In 1984, she later wrote. candidate, a woman has yet to occupy led passage of a Superfund renewal bill It’s hard for many people today, par- the Oval Office. and called for improvements in the ticularly young people, to understand There are only 16 other women be- handling of environmental site clean- what a revolutionary act it was for sides myself serving in the U.S. Senate. ups. Geraldine Ferraro to agree to break In the 435 Member House, just 71 are Geraldine will be remembered not that barrier. Less than 20 years earlier, women. And just six States have only as a pioneer for women’s and chil- want ads in American newspapers were women Governors. dren’s rights but for human rights still segregated into ‘‘men’s jobs’’ and Despite these statistics today, Geral- around the world. As the U.S. Ambas- ‘‘women’s jobs’’—and believe me, Vice dine Ferraro’s career and example gave sador to the United Nations Commis- President of the United States was not women across the country hope and sion on Human Rights, Geraldine sup- listed under ‘‘women’s work.’’ heart. ported the Commission’s decision to As a result of Gerry Ferraro’s cour- At the time when Gerry Ferraro and condemn anti-Semitism as a human age, the doors of opportunity swung I were in office, people had reservations rights violation. And in 1995, she led open for millions of women—not just in about women in office. So the press the U.S. delegation in the historic politics, but in every profession. pushed you further and further—just to Fourth World Conference on Women in She said often that ‘‘[c]ampaigns, see how smart you were or how you Beijing. even if you lose them, do serve a pur- would react. But what Geraldine will forever be pose . . . [the] days of discrimination When I was mayor, I had to do more remembered for is that she made pos- are numbered.’’ She was right. homework than my counterparts; I had sible what was previously unthinkable, For the last 12 years of her life, to be prepared for every possible ques- that a woman could be a candidate for Gerry Ferraro fought a terrible blood tion—more questions and detail than Vice President of the United States. cancer called myeloma. Once again, my counterparts. When former Vice President and Presi- she was a pioneer, using a new drug There was a judgment that women dential candidate Walter Mondale se- which enabled her to live well beyond were not effective. But that judgment lected Geraldine Ferraro to be his run- her physicians’ initial estimate. of effectiveness has changed. ning mate in 1984, she became the only Each injection cost over $1,000 and It took some time, but women in of- Italian American to be a major-party she went to twice weekly treatments. fice have shown we are capable of offer- national nominee as well as the first She was always aware that she was for- ing legislation, working to pass it, and woman. tunate to be able to afford those life- being just as effective as our male In 1984, Geraldine fought a tough extending treatments. Even when counterparts. race, venturing into unchartered terri- times were the worst, Gerry Ferraro Geraldine Ferraro gave it her all. She tory and blazing a trail. Even though was an eloquent and energetic advocate gave women everywhere an example of Geraldine lost that race, she went for more funding for cancer research, determination. She continued that where no woman had ever been before, and for help for the 50,000 Americans drive when she supported other women teaching us that ‘‘when women run, who are living with cancer and can’t in national office. women win.’’ afford the treatments for their illness. And she will continue to give us all A tireless champion for women in the Gerry’s mother taught her the first hope and heart for decades to come in political arena, Geraldine helped lessons about being a strong and inde- her place in history. women politicians gain a stronger pendent woman. Ms. CANTWELL. Madam President, I voice and run for public office. It is be- When Geraldine was just 8 years old, rise today to honor the life, achieve- cause of Geraldine that women today, her father died. She saw her widowed,

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So everything has to be on the her and kept her maiden name after siding Officer (Mr. WEBB). table. she married as a sign of respect. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Now, how in the world are we going Gerry Ferraro was a true egalitarian. President, I suggest the absence of a to do this in the next few days? By the When she learned that because she was quorum. time the clock runs out on April 8, married she was paid less than male at- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The where we are faced with funding the torneys, she quit and ran for Congress. clerk will call the roll. government for the remaining 6 She fought for the equal rights amend- The bill clerk proceeded to call the months of this fiscal year, how are we ment and cosponsored the Economic roll. going to do it? What would it look like Equity Act to end pension inequality. Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- if our debt keeps growing? President Clinton appointed her to dent, I ask unanimous consent that the Well, the Federal Government is the United Nations Commission on order for the quorum call be rescinded. going to have to start writing huge Human Rights, and later the U.S. Am- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without checks to our creditors. Who is a cred- bassador to the United Nations Com- objection, it is so ordered. itor? China is a creditor, and we are mission on Human Rights. Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- I had the opportunity to serve with having to write for them huge checks dent, I ask unanimous consent to speak on interest payments alone. We will Gerry in the House of Representatives as in morning business. in a very difficult time, and I am hon- not have anything left to pay for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without things that we promised to our people, ored to have called her my friend. I objection, it is so ordered. offer my deepest condolences to her and no one else will want to lend us husband John, her children Donna, f any more money. Laura and John Jr., and her eight FINANCIAL TROUBLES The money people have spent their lives paying in to Social Security may grandchildren. Geraldine’s passing is a Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- not come back to them unless we can deep loss for so many people, but her dent, I wish to talk about our Nation’s solve this budgetary crisis. Bonds that hard work and accomplishments will financial troubles. Over the years, I have been bought and held for decades continue to live. have supported a balanced budget will go down in value if we cannot meet Mr. REID. Madam President, Amer- amendment, spending caps, and spend- our debt obligations. Of course, if we do ica’s favorite people are pioneers. We ing cuts. Recently, we had a proposal not get to the point that we can pay are a nation that celebrates those who to fund the government for the remain- our debts, then the stock market could first touched the moon, discovered the der of the fiscal year, and I voted even have a worse crash than we had technologies that changed the world, against it because I felt we needed to and fought for what is right before ev- last time. do more than the amendment proposed. eryone else. The fact is, we need to do much So if we do not address this pending We believe in the brave and admire more. I agree Congress should cut ex- debt crisis now, our children and those who believe in their own penses. But taking whacks at only 12 grandchildren could be sorely affected dreams—those who pursue them fear- percent of the budget—that part of the by the financial condition of this coun- lessly, who leave a trail for the rest of budget that is the so-called discre- try in the future. us to follow and a legacy to emulate. tionary spending portion outside of De- Every economist we have listened to This week, America honors a woman lately has said that we need to provide we will always remember for breaking fense, that is not part of the manda- tory spending, such as all the entitle- certainty to our creditors and to the one of the highest glass ceilings in his- markets. In other words, they need to tory. For two centuries, in election ment programs, and that is only 12 per- cent of the budget and includes funding know that we will get our debt under after election, Americans went into control before interest payments sky- voting booths and saw lots of Williams for education and roads and bridges and medical research and NASA and rocket and overwhelm our obligations. and Johns and Jameses on the ballot. No one knows how long we have before Then, in 1984, they saw the name Geral- environmental research—even if we whacked all that, it is still not going our creditors get nervous and start to dine. make it harder for the United States to As the first woman on a major Presi- to solve the problem. borrow money. But they all agree we dential ticket, Geraldine Ferraro con- Cutting this domestic discretionary have to put into place a long-term plan tinued America’s proud pioneer tradi- spending alone is barely a bandaid, let instead of waiting to act until the cri- tion. It wasn’t the first time she led alone a real cure. sis is upon us. The crisis is coming. It the way. Congresswoman Ferraro What we need is a comprehensive is coming on April 8. That is the first worked her way through law school at long-term package. For example, when crisis. a time when few women did so. When American families fall on hard times, the people of Queens, NY, elected her they just do not cut back on eating out Assuming that we can get through to the House of Representatives she or going to the movies. The American this and get the government funded for was 1 of only 16 women Members. There family is forced to make wholesale life- the remaining 6 months of the fiscal was only one at the time serving in the style sacrifices. Or take, for instance, year—until the end of September—the Senate. Today there are 76 women serv- when a company, a corporation, faces next crisis that is coming is the debt ing in the House—one of whom was the the threat of bankruptcy. They do not ceiling—probably in early June—that first woman Speaker of the House—and only cut salaries or stop buying office has to be raised in order for the govern- 17 in the Senate. supplies, they go in and restructure en- ment to pay its obligations. I served in the House of Representa- tire delivery schemes and future in- And then we are going to have to tives with Congresswoman Ferraro and vestments. have a plan for next year’s budget, the am deeply saddened by her death. She In the same way, we just cannot fiscal year that starts October 1, in was an inspiration to my daughter and focus on slicing what is the conversa- order to get the votes to increase the nine granddaughters, and to all of us tion that is going on down in the House debt ceiling. So between now and June, who believe in our Nation’s eternal of Representatives right now, slicing first in a couple of weeks, and then in pursuit of equality. On behalf of the one small part of the budget, which is a couple of months, we are going to people of Nevada—a State settled, discretionary spending, because that is have to devise a comprehensive plan. built, and strengthen by pioneers—I not going to reduce the annual deficit I am going to support cuts across the honor the memory of my friend, Geral- and get at the national debt. We have board. I am going to support cuts in dine Ferraro. to do more. discretionary spending. But I also want

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For example, some of the stated by the President of forcing Qa- for the use of force, or even a formal royalty payments that are not being dhafi to leave power, I believe the declaration of war prior to taking mili- paid by oil companies for their privi- President’s decision to intervene in tary action in Libya, I think his ac- lege of extracting oil from Federal Libya deserves strong bipartisan sup- tions were in keeping both with the lands, particularly those lands in the port in Congress and among all Ameri- constitutional powers of the President bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. There cans. and with past practices, be it President are corporations that ship massive It is worth remembering, especially Reagan’s action in Grenada or Presi- amounts of jobs overseas, and they get for the critics of this intervention, ex- dent Clinton’s action in the Balkans. tax breaks for it. actly what we would be facing in Libya Had Congress taken even a few days There is also money made by U.S. now had we not taken action. Just over to debate the use of force prior to act- citizens that is being held offshore in 1 week ago, Qadhafi was bearing down ing in Libya, there would have been foreign accounts, which is not reported on Benghazi, a city of 700,000 people, nothing left to save in Benghazi. That to the United States, and tax is not and the main seat of the Libyan oppo- is why our Founders gave the President being paid on that income. So there is sition, as well as the provisional gov- the power as Commander in Chief to re- plenty of opportunity to tighten up. ernment that has now emerged. spond swiftly and energetically to cri- Another place that we can tighten up Qadhafi pledged in his words: No ses. What we need now is not a debate is to implement the changes that we mercy for these people. He pledged to about the past; that can come later. made in the health care bill that cut go house to house, to crush everyone Many of us who wanted a no-fly zone at the time still are convinced that this the fraud that plagues programs like opposed to him. Had we not taken ac- could have been over by now. But the Medicare and Medicaid. It is costing us tion in Libya, Benghazi would now be remembered in the same breath as fact is, it is in the past. billions and billions of dollars. What we need is a forward-looking So there are tireless efforts that are Srebrenica, a scene of mass slaughter strategy to accomplish the U.S. goal— being made by a lot of Senators right and a source of international shame. Libyan refugees would now be as articulated by the President—of now trying to work together to draft a forcing Qadhafi to leave power. We comprehensive plan. I came to the Sen- streaming into Egypt and Tunisia de- stabilizing those critical countries dur- have prevented the worst outcome in ate to fight for my State and for our Libya, but we have not yet secured our country, and if we continue to allow a ing their already daunting political transitions. If we had allowed Qadhafi goal. As some of us predicted, U.S. and debt crisis to happen when, in fact, we coalition airpower has decisively and to slaughter Arabs and Muslims in had the opportunity to avoid it, it is quickly reversed the momentum of Qa- Benghazi who were pleading for the going to be far more reckless than dhafi’s forces, but now we need to re- U.S. military to rescue them, Amer- casting a vote that is going to be dis- fine U.S. strategy to achieve success as ica’s moral standing in the broader liked by some. I am ready to stand and quickly as possible. have that fight. Yet we should not have Middle East would have been dev- As every military strategist knows, to. We should, as the Good Book says, astated. Al-Qaida and other violent ex- the purpose of employing military ‘‘Come, let us reason together.’’ Then tremists would have exploited the re- force is to achieve policy goals. Our we can find a comprehensive solution sulting chaos and hopelessness. The goal in Libya is that Qadhafi must go, to this budgetary crisis. forces of counterrevolution in the re- and it is the right goal. But let’s be I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- gion would have gotten the message honest with ourselves: We are indeed sence of a quorum. that the world would tolerate the vio- talking about regime change, whether The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lent oppression of peaceful demonstra- the President wants to call it that or clerk will call the roll. tions for universal rights. This would not. While I agree with the President The bill clerk proceeded to call the have been a dramatic setback for the that we should not send U.S. ground roll. Arab spring which represents the most troops to Libya to remove Qadhafi Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask consequential geopolitical opportunity from power, that is exactly what Liby- unanimous consent that the order for in centuries. an opposition forces are fighting to do. the quorum call be rescinded. That is why Libya matters and why They are now on the outskirts of Qa- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. we were right to intervene. Yes, there dhafi’s hometown of Surt, and they ap- FRANKEN.) Without objection, it is so are many other places in the world pear to have no intention of stopping ordered. where evil resides, where monsters bru- there. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask talize civilians. The United States can- Thus far, U.S. and coalition airpower unanimous consent that I be recog- not and should not intervene in all of has cleared a path for the opposition to nized as in morning business. these places. But we were right to do so advance. U.N. Security Council Resolu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in Libya because of the unique position tion 1973 authorizes the use of ‘‘all nec- objection, it is so ordered. this country now occupies at a moment essary measures’’ to protect civilians f of historic change in the Middle East in Libya. As long as Qadhafi remains in and North Africa. This does not mean power, he will pose an increasing dan- LIBYA we should take the same actions to- ger to the world, and civilians in Libya Mr. MCCAIN. I would like to take ward other countries in the region as will not be safe. time today to address the ongoing situ- we have toward Libya. Ultimately, we need to be straight ation in Libya. Last night, the Presi- Each of these countries is different. with the American people and with dent made a strong defense of our mili- Their challenges and situations are dif- ourselves. We are not neutral in the tary action in Libya. I welcome his re- ferent. When governments, both friend conflict in Libya. We want the opposi- marks, and I appreciate that he ex- and foe, use force and oppression to tion to succeed, and we want Qadhafi plained why this intervention was both crush peaceful demands for universal to leave power. These are just causes. right and necessary, especially in light rights, we need to be clear in our con- And we must therefore provide the nec- of the unprecedented democratic awak- demnation, and we need to support the essary and appropriate assistance to ening that is now sweeping the broader aspirations of all people who seek aid the opposition in their fight. That Middle East. greater freedom, justice, and economic certainly means continuing to use air There has been much criticism of the opportunity. power to degrade Qadhafi’s military President’s handling of the situation in But let’s be clear. Qadhafi’s brutal forces in the field, and I am encouraged Libya—some legitimate, some not. But and vicious slaughter of fellow Arabs by the fact that we are now bringing in the fact is, because we did act, the and Muslims has set Libya completely AC–130 and A–10 attack aircraft to pro- United States and our coalition part- apart from other countries in the re- vide more close-in air support.

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We should also provide them, if unanimous consent to speak as in have repeatedly raised these issues requested and as appropriate, with re- morning business. with the administration and my col- sources, command and control tech- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without leagues in the Senate. nology, communications equipment, objection, it is so ordered. In examining this issue, I have also battlefield intelligence, and training. f reviewed carefully the Supreme Court’s We need to take every responsible holding in Massachusetts v. EPA. SBIR/STTR REAUTHORIZATION ACT measure to help the Libyan opposition My opposition to the EPA’s present change the balance of power on the OF 2011—Continued regulatory scheme with respect to car- ground. Mr. WEBB. Mr. President, I was bon dioxide or stationary sources Yes, it has been documented that originally going to call up a pending stems in part from my reading of this many eastern Libyans went to fight in amendment, No. 215, the Rockefeller case. I am not convinced the Clean Air Iraq, Many met their end there too. amendment. I am informed that Act was ever intended to regulate or to But Libyans are not rising up against amendment is at present the subject of classify as a dangerous pollutant some- Qadhafi now under the banner of al- some negotiation and a consent pack- thing as basic and ubiquitous as carbon Qaida. To the contrary, they have age. I do wish to speak briefly today in dioxide. I say that as one of the few largely pledged their support to the support of the amendment filed by Sen- Members of this body who are engi- Transitional National Council, which is ator ROCKEFELLER and on his behalf, neers. based in Benghazi, and representative since he is away from the Senate today To quote one of the most influential of tribes and communities across attending the funeral of a close friend. Supreme Court Justices from the last Libya. The leaders of this council are Like Senator MCCONNELL, I have ex- century, Justice Cardozo: not unknown to us. They have met pressed deep reservations about the The legislation which has found expression with senior administration officials, consequences of unilateral regulation in this code is not canalized within the including the Secretary of State, as of greenhouse gases by the EPA. In my banks that keep it from overflowing. well as other world leaders. Their sup- view, this will result in long and expen- The case Justice Cardozo was com- porters are brave lawyers, students, sive regulatory processes that could menting on dealt with a different issue and human rights advocates who just lead to overly stringent and very cost- but the constitutional precept still ap- want to choose their own future free ly controls on carbon dioxide and other plies. Congress should never abdicate from Qadhafi. They have declared their greenhouse gas emissions. This regu- or transfer to others the essential leg- vision for Libya as, quote, ‘‘a constitu- latory framework is so broad and po- islative functions given to it and it tional democratic civil state based on tentially far-reaching that it could alone by the Constitution. The sweeping actions the EPA pro- the rule of law, respect for human eventually touch nearly every facet of poses to undertake clearly overflow the rights and the guarantee of equal this Nation’s economy, putting unnec- appropriate regulatory banks estab- rights and opportunities for all its citi- essary burdens on industry and driving lished by Congress, with the potential zens.’’ If these moderate, democratic many businesses overseas through poli- to affect every aspect of the American cies that have been implemented pure- forces do not succeed in Libya, we economy. Such action represents a sig- ly at the discretion of the executive know exactly who would fill the void: nificant overreach by the executive branch and absent a clearly stated in- the radicals and the ideologues. We branch. have seen this movie before. tent of the Congress. Notwithstanding these serious con- We cannot make the assumption that Our farms, factories, transportation cerns with what I view as EPA’s poten- time is on our side. It is not. Perhaps systems, and power-generating capac- tially unchecked regulation in a num- Qadhafi’s regime will crack tomorrow. ity all would be subject to these new ber of areas important to the economy, I hope it will. But hope is not a strat- regulations. This unprecedented, I do have concerns about the McCon- egy. If our strategy does not succeed in sweeping authority over our economy nell amendment for a number of rea- forcing Qadhafi to leave power sooner at the hands of the EPA is at the heart sons. rather than later, we run the risk of a of the concern expressed by Senator First, the McConnell resolution prolonged and bloody stalemate. That MCCONNELL, and ultimately, whichever would jeopardize the progress this ad- is not in America’s interest or in the way one ends up voting on his amend- ministration has made in forging a interest of the Libyan people. The risks ment, that common concern defines consensus on motor vehicle fuel econ- are still too high of repeating a similar this debate. omy and emission standards. The outcome from the first gulf war—where It is not a new concern for me. When Obama administration has brokered an we had crushing sanctions and a no-fly this administration declared in Novem- agreement to establish one national zone in place, but still Saddam Hussein ber of 2009 that the President would program for fuel economy and green- managed to hold onto power, threaten sign a politically binding agreement at house gas standards. This agreement the world, and brutalize his own people the United Nations framework on cli- means that our beleaguered auto- for another 12 years. And only then, it mate change in Copenhagen, I strongly motive industry will not face a patch- took an armed invasion to remove him and publicly objected. I sent a letter to work quilt of varying State and Fed- from power. That is not a definition of the President stating: eral emission standards. Significantly, success in Libya. And it certainly is Only specific legislation agreed upon in the this agreement is directly in line with not a limited mission. It is a recipe for Congress or a treaty ratified by the Senate the holding in Massachusetts v. EPA a costly and indefinite stalemate. We could actually create such a commitment on which dealt with motor vehicle emis- must avert that outcome. behalf of our country. sions. In fact, it dealt with new car Our mission in Libya is going well, I have also expressed on several occa- motor vehicle emissions. but we have not yet accomplished our sions my belief that this administra- Both in the Clean Air Act and in sub- goal. I am extremely thankful and tion appears to be erecting new regu- sequent legislation enacted by the Con- grateful for our many friends and al- latory barriers to the safe and legal gress, there has been a far greater con- lies, especially our Arab partners, who mining of coal resources in Virginia sensus on regulation of motor vehicle are contributing to this mission. How- and other States. My consistent mes- emissions than on stationary sources ever, none of this is a substitute for sage to the EPA is that good intentions with respect to greenhouse gas emis- sustained U.S. leadership. If our goal in do not in and of themselves equal clear sions. It has been estimated that these Libya is worth fighting for, and I be- and unambiguous guidance from Con- new rules, which are to apply to vehi- lieve it is, then the United States must gress. We can see this in the approach cles of model years 2012 to 2016, would

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Fortunately, Petrochemical & Refiners Association, upon enforcement of the Clean Air Act, there are opportunities for Congress to exer- Society of Chemical Manufacturers and which would essentially be overturned cise its prerogative prior to the end of the Affiliates, The Aluminum Association, by the McConnell amendment. legislative session. The Fertilizer Institute, Treated Wood We have before us a different but We urge your strong support for measures Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. equally effective mechanism to ensure to temporarily restrict EPA’s authority to Mr. WEBB. I thank the Chair and that Congress and not unelected Fed- implement the GHG rules affecting sta- tionary sources, and to give Congress the yield the floor. eral officials can formulate our policies time necessary to consider the appropriate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on climate change and on energy legis- regulatory approach for those sources. ator from Oklahoma. lation. The Rockefeller amendment, According to EPA, as many as six million AMENDMENT NO. 183 which I have cosponsored, would sus- of America’s industrial facilities, power Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, first of pend EPA’s regulation of greenhouse plants, hospitals, agricultural and commer- all, let me say to my good friend from gases from stationary sources for 2 cial establishments eventually will be sub- Virginia, I agree with everything he years. This approach would give Con- ject to these rules, at a considerable cost and burden on jobs, state resources and the abil- said up to the last 3 minutes, because gress the time it needs to address le- ity to move forward on a national climate we have something that needs to be gitimate concerns with climate change policy. State implementing agencies have no talked about. I would only make ref- and yet would not disrupt or reverse guidance on issuing the required permits, the erence to the letter that has been en- the progress made on motor vehicle measures needed to comply are not known, tered into the RECORD that, yes, did fuel and emission standards. and both state implementing agencies and make that statement, that if the The majority leader had previously covered commercial facilities will be left in choice is to do nothing at all or to have assured me and Senator ROCKEFELLER a bind. There is the very real prospect that the Rockefeller amendment, it is bet- investments by businesses across the entire of his commitment to bring the Rocke- ter to delay something bad for 2 years. feller amendment to the floor. I very economy—the investments that will drive economic recovery and job creation—will be But that is not the choice. much appreciate his stated intention delayed, curtailed or, even worse, cancelled. The choice is—and he has referred to to do so. I hope we will have the oppor- The appropriations process can ensure that it as the McConnell amendment; that tunity to vote on this measure within the potentially damaging impacts of EPA’s happens to be the bill I introduced and the next day or so. rules are postponed for a two or three year is now offered as an amendment to the Finally, let me say that I share the period pending Congressional action. Indeed, Small Business Act—and it is one that hope of many Members of this body the approach would allow any restrictions on will actually resolve the problem. from both sides of the aisle that we can funding in a manner that still allows EPA’s I think it is necessary to set the rules on motor vehicles to continue in effect enact some form of energy legislation unchanged. More importantly, the appropria- record straight as to what the two al- this year. I have consistently outlined tions process provides Congress an important ternatives are. I call them covers. This key elements I would like to see in an oversight and management tool that will in- is kind of a term that is used inside energy package. I have introduced leg- form the further development of a national these Halls when someone is wanting islation, along with Senator ALEX- climate policy. Other approaches, such as a to vote against something that people ANDER, to encourage different forms of codification of EPA’s ‘‘tailoring’’ rule to at home want and they give them energy legislation that would in and of ease the potential burden on smaller busi- something else to vote for so we can themselves help produce a cleaner en- nesses have been suggested. Unfortunately, offer cover—something that normally the vast majority of American businesses af- vironment and more energy independ- fected by the GHG rules will not be protected is meaningless—such as these two ence. We should all be exploring those by a simple codification of EPA’s rules. cover votes. types of mechanisms that will, at the Representatives Nick Rahall and Rick The cap-and-trade agenda—I think same time, incentivize factory owners, Boucher and Senator Jay Rockefeller have we all understand—is destroying jobs manufacturers, and consumers to be- introduced legislation (the Stationary in America and certainly decreasing come more energy efficient and to fund Source Regulations Delay Act, H.R. 4753 and our domestic energy supply. As a con- research and development for tech- S. 3072, respectively) to place a two year sequence, the consumers are going to nologies that will enable the safe and moratorium on the EPA’s actions to regu- pay more for their gas, for their elec- late GHGs from stationary sources. clean use of our country’s vast fossil Senator Rockefeller has received a com- tric bills, in a tax on affordable energy. fuels and other resources. mitment from Majority Leader Harry Reid But it can be stopped. It can be stopped The second thing I would say—just as to hold a vote on his bill in September. We by the passage of the Energy Tax Pre- a comment—since I was shown a letter support the concept of a two-year postpone- vention Act of 2011 or, as we are look- earlier today from the Chamber of ment and urge your strong support as an ap- ing at it now, that same bill being en- Commerce strongly suggesting the propriate legislative measure is developed compassed as an amendment called only viable alternative in this debate is and considered. Simply, a two-year morato- amendment No. 183 to the Small Busi- rium will prevent the negative economic im- the McConnell amendment, I ask unan- pacts anticipated from the EPA GHG rule. ness Act. imous consent to have printed in the In short, American businesses, investment, Let me go back, if I could, kind of in RECORD a letter that was sent last Sep- and jobs need your active support. We urge history to make sure people under- tember by the Chamber of Commerce you to support efforts to postpone EPA regu- stand where we are today and how we and more than a dozen other business lation of GHG emissions from all stationary got here. Many years ago, back in the entities, associations in support of the sources through targeted amendments to rel- 1990s, they came forward—and this was Rockefeller amendment. evant appropriations measures or legislation during the Clinton-Gore administra- There being no objection, the mate- based on the Rahall/Boucher or Rockefeller tion—with the Kyoto treaty. They bills. rial was ordered to be printed in the Sincerely, went to Kyoto, Japan, and said: We RECORD, as follows: American Chemistry Council, American want to join with all the other coun- SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. Farm Bureau Federation, American tries and we want to reduce emissions Hon. DANIEL INOUYE, Forest & Paper Association, American from CO2. This was a treaty you would Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, Frozen Food Institute, American Pe- sign on to and most of the European U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. troleum Institute, American Iron and countries did and many others did. Hon. THAD COCHRAN, Steel Institute, Ball Clay Producers I might add now, many years later, Vice Chairman, Senate Appropriations Com- Association, CropLife America, Inter- none of them that signed on to it were mittee, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. national Diatomite Producers Associa- able to accomplish any kind of reduc- DEAR CHAIRMAN INOUYE AND VICE CHAIRMAN tion, Industrial Minerals Association— tion, meaningful reduction in emis- COCHRAN: Unless Congress acts this Fall new North America, Missouri Forest Prod- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ucts Association, National Association sions. But nonetheless, we had that. rules regulating greenhouse gas (GHG) emis- of Chemical Distributors, National As- I can remember standing at this po- sions under the Clean Air Act will go into ef- sociation of Manufacturers, National dium and saying back then that we are fect on January 2, 2011. The rules impose a Association of Oilseed Processors, Na- not going to ratify any agreement that

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Secondly, mission, it would not reduce emissions resentatives, FRED UPTON, has been a we were not going to ratify any kind of at all worldwide. So what would it friend of mine for many years. He is a treaty that was an economic hard- cost? Well, the cost was put together the chairman of the appropriate com- ship on our country. We successfully back during the Kyoto treaty by the mittee over there; the same as I am the stopped it. Wharton School at that time. Since ranking member of the appropriate Then, in 2003, they started intro- then, MIT, CRA, many others have committee here. So we introduced to- ducing legislation that would do by come in. The range is always between gether the Upton-Inhofe legislation or, legislation what the Kyoto treaty $300 and $400 billion a year. if you are over on this side, I call it the would have done, but it would only af- I am not as smart as a lot of guys Inhofe-Upton legislation. That would fect the United States of America. At around here, so when I hear about bil- take away the jurisdiction of the Envi- that time, Republicans were the major- lions and trillions, I say: How does that ronmental Protection Agency to regu- ity. I was the chairman of the com- affect people in my State of Oklahoma? late greenhouse gases. If we take away mittee that is called the Environment So I have the math that I do. I say to the jurisdiction, they cannot do it. and Public Works Committee. We had the Presiding Officer, I take the total That is the ultimate solution. That is the jurisdiction over this issue. So I al- number of people and families in my the moment of truth, as we are going most unilaterally was able to stop this State of Oklahoma who file a tax re- to read in tomorrow morning’s Wall legislation from taking place. We had turn, and then when they come up with Street Journal. So they are taking the same legislation that came up something that is going to cost our Na- that up. They will pass it over there. again in 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009, and it tion $300 to $400 billion, I do the math. But on a partisan basis over here, they has been before us for votes now in the What that would amount to for my av- will try to kill it. Senate seven different times. Each erage family in Oklahoma who files a So what we have done is, Leader time we defeated it. I might add, we de- tax return is $3,100 a year, and they do MITCH MCCONNELL and I have offered feated it by a larger margin each time not get anything for it. an amendment that encompasses my we defeated it. Anyway, the President came in with bill, the Energy Tax Prevention Act I It is kind of interesting because I the new majority, and he said: Well, if just referred to, as an amendment on have had so many people say to me: you are not going to pass this, we are the Small Business Act. That is sched- INHOFE, what if you are wrong? What if going to go ahead and do it by regula- uled for a vote tomorrow morning. I CO2 is damaging to the environment? tion. We will have the Environmental hope it does happen. What if it causes some of these prob- Protection Agency do it by regulation. The reason I am talking today—I lems people say it does? Well, I have to To do that, they had to have what is have already covered this several say, the science has been mixed. The called an endangerment finding; that times, and I am sure people are tired of science has been cooked in many cases. is, a finding that CO2 is an hearing it—but they have cover votes The United Nations came up with the endangerment to health. The courts that are coming up, and we know this IPCC, which was the science that was never said we have to regulate CO2. is going to happen. But why is it this used to base all these new programs on, They said: If you want to, you can. administration wants to do something and it has been pretty much scandal- That was the choice of this administra- that is going to drive the energy costs ized in the climategate situation. But, tion and of the Environmental Protec- of America upward? nonetheless, that is something we do tion Agency. This administration has said over not need to talk about. The point is, we So I asked the question again at one and over again they do not want gas, were able to stop any legislation. of the hearings—this is of the same Ad- they do not want oil, they do not want Why did we want to stop legislation ministrator Jackson; this was a year coal. And we cannot run this machine that puts restrictions on CO2? Well, one ago December—I said: I have a feeling called America without oil, gas, and reason is—and it came up very clearly, you are going to come up with an coal. and I always give my appreciation to endangerment finding so you have jus- There is a motivation here; that is, it Lisa Jackson. Lisa Jackson is the tification for regulating CO2 the same has come from this administration Obama-appointed Administrator of the as if we were passing legislation to do that they want to replace fossil fuels— Environmental Protection Agency. I it. Her response was kind of a smile. I oil, gas, and coal—with what they call asked her the question some time ago said: To have an endangerment finding, green energy. Someday that might in a public hearing, live on TV. I asked: you have to base that on science. What happen. It will be long after I am gone, If we were to pass any of these pieces of science are you going to base it on? I am sure. But they might have the legislation—at that time I think it was She said: Well, primarily, the IPCC. technology to run this country on what the Waxman-Markey bill—would this That is the Intergovernmental Panel they call renewable energy. Right now, have any meaningful reduction in on Climate Change. That is the United we are going to use as much as we can. terms of CO2 emissions in the world? Nations. They are the ones that started We are for wind power, we are for Sun The answer was, no, it would not be- all this fun stuff. power, solar power, all the other op- cause this would only apply to the With that, it was not more than 2 tions. But, nonetheless, we still have to United States of America. If we do it weeks later that the scandal broke have fossil fuels to run the country. here, we will take all the financial with the recovery of some of the e- Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy for hardship of doing it; however, as we mails that were sent out by the IPCC the Obama administration, said: lose our manufacturing base, they will that they had, in fact, cooked the Somehow we have to figure out how to go to other countries where there are science. Nonetheless, there are law- boost the price of gasoline to the levels in less emission requirements. China is a suits that are pending right now and Europe. good example. China’s doors are open all that to try to stop the EPA from That is $8 a gallon. This is the ad- now to try to say: Come, we are crank- regulating CO2. ministration saying we want to in- ing out three to four coal-fired gener- They are doing other regulatory crease the price of gasoline to be equal ating plants in China every week. So, things right now. They are trying to do to what it is in Western Europe. So manufacturers, come here. We have the regional haze regulation. They are try- this is something that has been a pol- energy you need. So they were then ing to do regulation on ozone, changing icy of this administration for a long able to do it. the standards, trying to do what they time. In fact, President Obama himself When the Obama administration call boiler MACT, utility MACT, other said that under the cap-and-trade came in, with a strong majority in regulations. But, nonetheless, this one plan—this is what they are trying to do

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In a recent by the Senator from Virginia a few mo- fears, is to pass the Energy Tax Pre- editorial, the Wall Street Journal calls ments ago—that somehow this is going vention Act which is now Senate the Energy Tax Prevention Act, my to impair our standards of lowering gas amendment No. 183. bill, ‘‘one of the best proposals for consumption. The amendment doesn’t The contrast couldn’t be starker. I growth and job creation to make it prohibit the National Highway Traffic was told that tomorrow morning we onto the Senate docket in years.’’ Safety Administration from setting may see the moment of truth going Why is that? It is because the EPA’s fuel economy standards. It stops the on—and I think it is going to be in the regulations will raise energy prices and EPA from regulating carbon dioxide Wall Street Journal—that people are strangle economic growth. As the Na- from tailpipes after 2016. So the regula- going to realize there is only one way tional Association of Manufacturers tion would have no effect on that what- to stop this massive tax and regulation stated: soever. That is not done by the EPA; increase that will come. It won’t be by At a time when our economy is attempting that is done by the National Highway the Rockefeller amendment and it to recover from the most severe recession Safety Administration, called NHTSA. won’t be by the Baucus amendment. It since the 1930s, [EPA] regulations . . . will The vote comes down to a simple establish disincentives for the long-term in- will be by the Inhofe-McConnell vestments necessary to grow jobs and expe- choice: Are you for jobs and affordable amendment that hopefully will be dite economic recovery. energy or President Obama’s strategy voted on tomorrow and that will take That is the National Association of of energy taxes and bureaucratic regu- out from the jurisdiction of the EPA Manufacturers. The families, the work- lations? Of course, when you look at the ability to regulate greenhouse ers, and the consumers are all going to the things that are coming along—I gases. That is what we are hoping will feel the pain. mentioned when I started talking that happen, and I think when people realize In a study that Charles River Associ- there is something called ‘‘cover,’’ that it, they are not going to be fooled by ates International did, they estimate if there is something out there that the some of these what I refer to as cover that EPA’s cap-and-trade regulations people at home are clamoring for, that votes. could increase wholesale electricity they want—in this case they want this With that, I yield the floor and sug- costs by 35 to 45 percent. What we are amendment that will stop the EPA gest the absence of a quorum. talking about is—everyone under- from regulating greenhouse gases— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The stands—if they are able to do these reg- then if they can vote for something clerk will call the roll. ulations, the EPA doing what the legis- else that does nothing, they can say, The assistant bill clerk proceeded to lature refused to do; that is, regulate Well, I voted for this. It is called cover. call the roll. the emissions of fossil fuels, it will in- The Rockefeller vote would be noth- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask crease electricity prices about 40 per- ing, except kicking the can down the unanimous consent that the order for cent. road for 2 years, and in the meantime the quorum call be rescinded. What do we get in return? I think we the regulation goes on. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. have already mentioned we do not get Under the Baucus amendment, this is CASEY). Without objection, it is so or- anything for this because it would something that is called the tailoring dered. drive our jobs elsewhere, and it would rule. It is a little more complicated be- The Senator from Missouri is recog- only affect the United States of Amer- cause when you talk about the emis- nized. ica. sions that we are concerned with that Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I wish to The claims that the Energy Tax Pre- the EPA would be regulating, they talk a little bit about the McConnell vention Act—that is the amendment would be on any emissions that would amendment that I think we will vote we will be voting on tomorrow—would affect all the farmers, the school- on on the floor of the Senate this week. undermine health protections or fuel houses, and everybody else. Well, the This is the amendment that really economy standards are disingenuous on Baucus amendment would exempt some clarifies whether Congress ever in- their face. The amendment does not of these smaller ones. However, if you tended to give the Environmental Pro- touch EPA’s authority to regulate cri- listen to the Farm Bureau, which has tection Agency the authority to regu- teria or hazardous air pollutants. What been very helpful in this all along—I late greenhouse gases. They have a is more, both emissions of CO2 and real think I have their quotes here. Yes. finding that gives them that authority, pollution have been in steady decline. Listen to this, the American Farm Bu- but the people who were involved in Yet instances of asthma have been on reau, a recent quote, just this year: passing that law initially say that the increase. So as the emissions de- Farmers and ranchers would still incur the wasn’t the intention of the law; that if cline, the instances have actually in- higher costs of compliance passed down from it is the intention of the law, the Con- creased. Carbon dioxide emissions do utilities, refiners and fertilizer manufactur- gress should step up and clarify that. not cause asthma, either directly or in- ers that are directly regulated as of January I think this amendment clearly ex- 2, 2011. directly, and they do not harm public presses the view of the American peo- So if the Baucus amendment passes, health. ple that the Congress should do its job, it is going to still be regulated—the re- The Energy Tax Prevention Act is not leave it to the regulators to do the finers, the manufacturers—and that is not about asthma and public health, job. Senator MCCONNELL has brought going to be passed down and it is going but it is about protecting jobs. that amendment to the floor. It is an By the way, there is a very well re- to increase the cost of power and en- amendment that Senator INHOFE has ergy and that is why the Farm Bureau spected scientist by the name of Rich- worked on regarding this topic for a ard Lindzen from MIT, and he wrote a is so emphatic. In fact, I just left the long time. Senator BARRASSO has also letter to me which I received a couple Farm Bureau a couple of minutes ago worked on this topic. of days ago—well, it was actually a lit- before I came here, talking about this I am convinced that as the ballots tle bit longer than that. very subject. are cast and the votes are made this The manufacturers feel the same As to the impact of increasing CO2 on gen- week on this bill and on this amend- eral welfare, there is widespread agreement way. The Industrial Energy Consumers ment, Senators from both parties are that modest warming should improve welfare of America wrote the Baucus approach: for the U.S. Under the circumstances, we are going to say: No, that is not the job of does not solve the underlying problem that the EPA. It is not what the Congress in the bizarre situation of declaring some- regulating [greenhouse gases] under the thing to be a pollutant when the evidence Clean Air Act is very costly for manufac- intended EPA to do. suggests that it is beneficial. turing, will impact global competitiveness This is a great example of the Con- In other words—I hesitate saying and encourage capital investment outside gress trying to step up and make the this. I am the first one to admit I am the United States. point that the regulators should not be

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People At a hearing the other day with the point, those countries decide, ulti- around America looked at it and said EPA Administrator, I talked about a mately, they are going to do whatever that higher prices were not the way to visit I had last fall with someone who it takes to get back to where they can get more efficient energy policies. The explained to me that he was an hourly have jobs that allow families to live. way to get more efficient energy poli- employee at a company—by that point, The EPA is bound, and should be cies is to look for ways to produce with the discussion of cap and trade, bound, by what the Congress initially more American energy, to have a mar- almost all Missourians knew our util- intended with the Clean Air Act, not ketplace that has more choices than ity bills would double in about 10 what the EPA thinks today is their the ones we have now. As people looked years—and he said: If my utility bill job—and particularly if it is not a job at this issue, they said: Let’s find more doubles, that is a bad thing. If my re- that everybody in this building knows American energy of all kinds, and let’s tired mother’s bill doubles, that is the legislators will not do. If the legis- be conservationists and encourage that worse. If the utility bill at work dou- lators won’t do it, the legislators we use that energy as efficiently as bles and my job goes away, then the shouldn’t let the regulators do it, and possible, and let’s also be out there re- other bills don’t matter that much be- this simply clarifies that. searching and investing in the future cause I can’t pay mine and help my I urge my colleagues this week to so that we know what we want our en- mom pay hers. vote for this amendment, to make it ergy picture to look like a generation That individual has a Ph.D. in com- clear to the Environmental Protection from now—not that we blindly rush in mon sense, if not economics. That is Agency that they have plenty of things and think high prices will solve our en- what happens if we allow these bills to to do and many things that we will ergy problems. go up. Because of that discussion, I support them as they do, but this isn’t We all know that the President of the stand here today absolutely confident one of them. This hurts our economy. United States, before the election in that, in the foreseeable future, Con- It is not their mission. It was not the 2008, in talking to the editorial board gress will not impose that penalty on intention of the Clean Air Act. This of the San Francisco Chronicle, made our economy. If the Congress won’t im- amendment allows that to be rein- the comment that under his energy pose that penalty on our economy, we forced once again by the Congress, the policies, energy prices would nec- should not let regulators impose that group that is supposed to pass the laws. essarily skyrocket. The President has penalty on our economy. Laws aren’t supposed to be passed by looked at this economy closely—I What the McConnell amendment regulators. I suppose they are inten- hope—over the last 2 years of his Presi- does—again, with the hard work of tionally determined to be implemented dency, and clearly every signal from Senators INHOFE, BARRASSO, and oth- by regulators but not created by regu- the administration now is that they ers—is simply redefine the authority or lators or created by the administra- have concerns about $4-a-gallon gaso- maybe reemphasize the definition Con- tion. That is our job. line, even though there are people in gress thought it was giving the Envi- This bill reemphasizes our job. Again, that advisory group who at one time ronmental Protection Agency, and it it doesn’t let the regulatory group do a said gas prices should be as high as the says: You can’t regulate these green- job that increases the utility bill, that gas prices in Europe and that is the house gases under the Clean Air Act. It doubles the electric bill in Missouri, way to solve our use of gasoline. We doesn’t stop the Clean Air Act’s provi- and raises the electric bill for the vast don’t live in Europe. We live in a coun- sions to protect clean air in every way preponderance of Americans, for people try that is large, expansive, and re- that was anticipated until the recent retired, on a fixed income. Clearly, jobs quires travel and commerce. So high determination that somehow EPA had will go away if those electric bills are gas prices are not the answer to our the authority to also regulate green- raised, and they will not go to other transportation problems, and higher house gases, but it does refocus the places in the United States in most utility bills are not the answer to our EPA on the intention of the Clean Air cases; they will go to other countries energy problems. Act, not their expansion of the Clean that care a whole lot less about what In fact, as people looked at the po- Air Act. comes out of the smoke stack than we tential of cap and trade on utility bills, By the way, the EPA has no ability do. they looked at how much of our utili- to expand the Clean Air Act. That is So if the EPA is allowed to do with ties come from coal. Of course, cap and the job of the Congress of the United greenhouse gases what it says it wants trade—and the EPA regulations that States. Fine, if we want to have that to do, we will lose the jobs and the would try to impose cap and trade by debate. In fact, we had that debate last problem will get greater because these regulation—cap and trade is particu- year. The House passed a bill that jobs will go to countries that care a larly focused on coal-based utilities. would have done what the EPA’s new whole lot less about emissions than we From the middle of Pennsylvania to sense of their own mission would do, do. the western edge of Wyoming, 50 per- and I think the American people spoke Let’s let the legislators do their job. cent of the electricity in the country pretty loudly about that. Because of I encourage my colleagues to vote for comes from coal. Mr. President, in that, the last Congress didn’t pass that this amendment this week as they your State and my State, a significant bill. The House of Representatives think about how we approach this im- majority of the electricity comes from passed a bill, but the Senate didn’t pass portant issue—about our economy, coal. In Missouri, it is 82 percent of the that bill. This Congress isn’t going to about our jobs, about our families and electricity that comes from coal. pass that bill either, and I would pre- our future. In our State, the utility providers dict that the next Congress won’t pass I yield the floor, Mr. President, and I got together—the rural electric co- that bill. suggest the absence of a quorum. operatives, the municipal utilities, the Why won’t they pass the bill? Why The PRESIDING OFFICER. The privately owned and publicly owned— won’t we pass a bill in this Congress? clerk will call the roll. and funded a study with which nobody Why won’t the next Congress pass a The assistant bill clerk proceeded to ever found fault. Nobody has chal- bill? They know it has a devastating call the roll. lenged the study. In that study, in our impact on our economy; and if the Con- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask State the average utility bill would go gress doesn’t want there to be a dev- unanimous consent that the order for up about 80 percent in the first 10 years astating impact on our economy, we the quorum call be rescinded. under cap and trade. It would come also shouldn’t want the Environmental The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without close to doubling in the first 12 years. Protection Agency to do something objection, it is so ordered. For many utility customers, it would that would have a devastating impact Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, right- double. If the average bill is going to on our economy. fully so, the focus in this Congress is

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I think it is a Senate, in the House, and in Wash- cially the one I want to talk about clear statement that the Environ- ington, DC, discussing the economy, briefly today, which is the regulatory mental Protection Agency cannot do and one of the things that is front and environment in which the business what it intends to do. It eliminates the center today is the need for us to be community finds itself. uncertainty that a business person much more responsible in our spending This effort by the Environmental faces, and it reduces the cost of being habits. In my view, the Federal Gov- Protection Agency to regulate green- in business in a way that says, we are ernment is financially broke. Right- house gases, in my view, is very nega- going to grow the economy and put fully so, we ought to pass a continuing tive toward job creation in two ways: people to work. resolution that reduces spending for One, it increases the cost of being in We are going to have a lot of con- the remaining 6 months of this fiscal business, and that occurs at a time in versation on the Senate floor, we are year. We ought to quickly move to a which we don’t expect other countries going to have discussions with the ad- budget and to an appropriations proc- to abide by the same regimen that we ministration, with our colleagues in ess that allows for the give-and-take, may create—that our Environmental the House of Representatives, about the consideration of those things that Protection Agency may create—around what spending we are going to cut. And we can afford to spend money on, the the world, that we would not expect those are difficult conversations. But I things that are appropriately the role other countries to abide by those same come back to the point that we as of the Federal Government, and find rules and regulations the EPA is put- Americans have the opportunity to be those places in which we can again sig- ting in place. optimistic. What we need to do for us nificantly reduce spending. That is an That means, once again, American to have a bright future, what we can do important aspect of whether we are workers, American business is at a to have a positive conversation with going to get our economy back on competitive disadvantage in compari- the American people about what good track and jobs created. son to those who make decisions about things are yet to come, revolves around I think often we write off what hap- where plants are located, and we lose the fact that we will get rid of onerous pens in Washington, DC. The American access to world markets because some- regulations that serve no valid purpose people see us as just Republicans and one else can sell something cheaper in improving our environment and cre- Democrats having one more battle than we can because of rising costs of ate great uncertainty and ever increas- about spending and deficits. These are production. ing costs for being in business. things I have heard, topics I have heard So even if there is an effort that ex- We can have this conversation in a discussed my entire life coming out of cludes agriculture or small business vacuum. But the reality is, our econ- Washington, DC. The reality is, this is from this legislation, the cost of pro- omy does not operate in a vacuum. Our an important issue at an important duction goes up, because in addition to business folks in Kansas and across the time in our country’s history. In the the direct effect of having those regu- country have to compete in a global absence of an appropriate resolution of lations apply to your business, there is economy. This legislation that Senator this spending issue, in my view, the the indirect increase in cost related to MCCONNELL and Senator INHOFE have standard of living Americans enjoy fuel and energy costs—electricity and offered eliminates that uncertainty, re- today will be reduced, inflation will re- gas. duces the cost of being in business, and turn, the value of the dollar will be di- Clearly, to me, if you care about job allows us to have optimism about the minished, and the standard of living we creation, you would make certain that future of the American economy and, have become accustomed to as Ameri- the Environmental Protection Agency most importantly, optimism for the cans, as I say, will be diminished. But does not head down the path that it is people who sit around their dining worse than that, the opportunity for going, because of the increased cost of room table wanting to make certain our children and grandchildren to pur- being in business and the consequence they either can keep a job or find a job. I see the McConnell amendment as sue the American dream will be less that has for American business to be that moment of optimism. The mes- than what we want it to be, certainly able to compete in a global economy. sage we send to the American worker, less than what I experienced as an The second aspect of that is, and I to those who are employed and to those American growing up in this country. think it is one of the real drags on to- Yes, it is no fun for us, as elected of- day’s recovery from the recession, is who are unemployed, that this Senate ficials, to talk about what needs to be the uncertainty. No business person understands that unless we get rid of cut, spending that needs to be reduced. feels comfortable today in making a the impediments toward growing an I certainly stand willing to work with decision to expand or to put more peo- economy, we have little optimism my colleagues and with the President ple to work, to hire an additional em- about the future of job creation. The McConnell amendment sends and others to see we accomplish that ployee, to invest in plant or equipment, that message. It does it in a way that goal of reducing spending, and the con- because they do not know what the makes a lot of sense for the American sequences of that being a better budget next set of regulations is going to do to economy and for the American worker. their bottom line. picture and a reduced deficit. But there I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- So with the uncertainty of this issue, is a positive aspect of what we can do sence of a quorum. we have had the drag upon our econ- to reduce our budget deficit that goes The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. BEN- omy with the thought that Congress beyond just cutting spending; that is, NET). The clerk will call the roll. to create jobs, to create economic ex- might pass the legislation labeled cap The assistant legislative clerk pro- pansion. and trade. It became clear when the ceeded to call the roll. The optimism this country needs can Senate adjourned at the end of 2010 Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- be restored by decisions we make in that that was not going to happen. But dent, I ask unanimous consent that the the Congress. Those decisions revolve then the uncertainty became, but what order for the quorum call be rescinded. around a business or an entrepreneur, a is the Environmental Protection Agen- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. small business man or woman’s deci- cy going to do? COONS). Without objection, it is so or- sion that it is time to expand their As I visit plants, facilities across dered. plant, it is time to invest and put in Kansas and talk to family owners of f more equipment, that it is time to hire small businesses, manufacturers, the an additional employee. most common question I get from a MORNING BUSINESS In my view, one of the reasons that is business owner is, what next is govern- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- not happening is the tax environment ment going to do that may put me out dent, I ask unanimous consent that the

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Dec. 28, 2010) served in the Asiatic-Pacific His dedication to public service and theater where he was awarded two bronze REMEMBERING REID S. JONES education, led his wife, along with his stars for duty at and during the Luzon and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I daughter, Dr. Sonya Jones, to establish Southern Philippine campaigns. He also re- rise today to pay tribute to one of the The Jones Educational Foundation, to ceived the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with a bronze star for duty involving combat with Commonwealth’s finest, the late Mr. provide scholarships and assistance for Reid S. Jones. A native of Pulaski the enemy. people of south-central Kentucky and Reid Jones and Onion Eastham were ‘‘two County, KY, Reid was a prime example beyond who seek greater education and of a kind,’’ said Jimmy Eastham, son of the of a man who was a true American hero who show effort and ability. former Somerset City Council member who and who valued his faith, his family, There is no doubt that because of served as staff sergeant and crew chief and his community. Reid’s character, his dedication to fam- aboard a B–25 bomber in the United States A rich tradition of business success ily and friends, and his contributions Marine Corp. and pride in hard work and achieve- to higher education and the business Jones and Eastham both were salesmen after the war. Jones worked for many years ment always seemed prevalent community, that his town, the Com- throughout the history of Reid’s fam- for Fram Corp. and Eastham for the Morton monwealth, and the country have been Salt Co. The two men liked to get together ily, so it came as no surprise when Reid forever changed for the better. and engage in the high art of Southern story- began to exhibit early signs of entre- The Commonwealth Journal recently telling. Both formed strong friendships with preneurial instincts. As a young boy, published an article about Mr. Reid S. other men in the Somerset community. members of his hometown witnessed Jones and a contribution that his ‘‘Dad and Onion Eastham were part of a Reid leading a small goat down a road daughter made to the Jones Edu- group of men who convened initially at Dad’s from the country store operated by his cational Foundation on behalf of his car lot out on East Mt. Vernon Street, then at Dad’s automotive parts store on Ogden parents to a local family farm as he dear friend, the late James Eastham. I tried to make a sale. It was this ambi- Street in the building now owned by Dr. ask unanimous consent that the full Byron Owens,’’ Dr. Jones said. tion and drive that made Reid S. Jones article be printed in the RECORD. ‘‘After Dad retired from Fram, he devoted a leader, a war hero, and a guiding There being no objection, the mate- most of his time to the automotive business force for all who knew him. rial was ordered to be printed in the and our family’s business and our family’s Reid, who passed away on April 15, RECORD, as follows: rental properties,’’ Dr. Jones continued. ‘‘When Dad closed one automotive parts 2005, joined the U.S. Army in 1944 at a [From the Commonwealth Journal, Jan. 30, store housed in the same building with crucial point during World War II. 2011] Eighteen years old, Reid felt a strong Mother’s antiques and collectibles, he and FOUNDATION LAUNCHES REID S. JONES MEMO- his buddies met for coffee at the Sugar desire to serve and protect his country RIAL FUND WITH CONTRIBUTION HONORING Shack over on the strip,’’ she said. as well as to defend the rights and free- JAMES ‘ONION’ EASTHAM Meeting for coffee was part of their ‘‘daily doms of others. He courageously fought The Jones Educational Foundation Inc., a routine,’’ said Jimmy Eastham. in the Battle of the Bulge, one of the 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation based in From time to time, the group also included deadliest battle for American forces of Somerset, has launched the Reid S. Jones Bobby Claunch, Howard Eastham, Ledger the war. Reid’s leadership got him pro- Memorial Fund with a $1,000 contribution Howard, Penny Starnes, Don Stone, Jim Wil- moted to the rank of staff sergeant, made by Dr. Sonya Jones honoring the late liams and Bob Williams in addition to Reid James Arthur ‘‘Onion’’ Eastham. Jones and Onion Eastham. and he remained in Germany for a According to Dr. Jones, president and CEO Like his father, Jimmy Eastham served as short time after the war to help begin of The Jones Foundation, the donation is in- a member of Somerset City Council. He and the reconstruction process. tended to pay tribute to the friendship be- the Eastham family have given their enthu- After returning home from the war tween James ‘‘Onion’’ Eastham, a man who siastic endorsement to the Reid S. Memorial to his new bride Elva Sears, Reid re- was regarded highly in the Somerset commu- Fund with Dr. Jones’ cornerstone contribu- ceived a bachelor’s degree from Union nity, and her father. tion in memory of James ‘‘Onion’’ Eastham. College in Barbourville, KY. He decided Further, the fund is meant to honor vet- ‘‘It is a good idea to establish the fund to further his dedication for edu- erans from all the wars in which the United even if it weren’t done in the name of my fa- States has fought. The initial donation hon- ther,’’ Eastham said. cational excellence and became a his- ors veterans who served in the European and Both Reid Jones and James Eastham were tory teacher, principal, and basketball Pacific theaters of World War II. ‘‘very patriotic,’’ according to Virginia coach for the Pulaski County and Som- ‘‘I had been thinking about the Foundation Eastham, mother of Jimmy, Lisa (Bandy) erset City school systems. His firm yet setting up a fund for veterans in Dad’s name and Wayne Eastham. compassionate character made Reid ever since I made a donation in his memory When Reid Jones returned from the war, he well-respected by his peers and fondly to help restore the Soldiers and Sailors Me- worked first as a teacher and principal in the remembered by his former students. morial building at Union College,’’ Dr. Jones Pulaski County and Somerset City school said. systems. He is remembered, particularly by Later in the 1960s he became a district Reid Jones graduated from Union in 1989. former students at Shopville High School as sales manager for the Fram Corpora- He went on to do graduate work in education a firm teacher who was not afraid to exercise tion, an automotive product brand best at Eastern Kentucky University. discipline when he thought it was needed. known for their oil filters. His eye for ‘‘When Mr. Eastham passed away in late Later, in the 1960s, he joined Fram Corp., detail and strong ambition to get December, I knew it was time,’’ Dr. Jones based in Providence, R.I., as a district sales things done earned him frequent rec- added. ‘‘Dad thought so much of his friend manager. Frequently, he was recognized for ognition for exceeding sales quotas and that I felt he would want me to do something exceeding sales quotas. He was instrumental helped him play an instrumental role special to honor Onion’s memory.’’ in placing Fram products in Wal-Marts Reid Sievers Jones (April 24, 1926 to April across the southeastern United States. in placing Fram products in Wal-Marts 15, 2005) entered the U.S. Army at a crucial Reid Jones was a 32nd degree Mason and a across the southeastern United States. point in the history of World War II. He was member of Oleika Shriners Temple in Lex- Reid’s ‘‘jack of all trades’’ ability stationed in Germany, and he fought in the ington. He served on the board of directors of eventually led him to open his own Battle of the Bulge. He was a survivor in First United Methodist Church. automotive businesses, as well as be- what has been called ‘‘one of the bloodiest In addition to being an influential member come a 32nd-degree Mason, a member battles’’ of World War II. of Somerset City Council, James ‘‘Onion’’ of the Oleika Shriners Temple, and the Conducted in the dense mountainous re- Eastham was a member of the Somerset Ma- sonic Lodge #111 and a long-standing mem- board of directors of the First United gion of Belgium, the Battle of the Bulge was Adolf Hitler’s last major offensive against ber of the Kiwanis Club. He was also a mem- Methodist Church. the Allies. The battle ran from Dec. 16, 1944, ber of First Baptist Church where he taught In addition to serving his community until Jan. 25, 1945. Sunday school and served as chair of a build- through business and educational When he enlisted in the Army as a private, ing committee for the church’s new sanc- work, Reid deeply cherished the rela- Reid Jones was 18 years of age. He married tuary.

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A Louisville native, he els in exchange for commitment to practice Salt Co. created time constraints that led his Knights to a 33–2 overall record in Vermont after training is complete. caused him not to seek office. this year on their way to the Division 2. Improve funding for the existing loan re- According to Clarence Love, city clerk II championship. He can now add this payment program through Vermont AHEC to during the years Eastham served on council, collegiate championship to the one he encourage primary care providers to practice ‘‘he was very conscientious.’’ In Love’s opin- earned coaching the Ballard High in under-served areas of the state. ion, Eastham was an ‘‘excellent council- School Bruins of Louisville, KY, to the 3. Address the current inequity in the ‘‘pro- man.’’ vider tax’’ such that out of state providers State championship in 1988. It is no treating Vermont patients contribute fairly Jimmy Eastham said he thought his father wonder he was recently named the 2011 most likely would be remembered most for to the Vermont Medicaid program. ‘‘standing for what he believed in.’’ Schelde North America/Division II Bul- 4. Simplify the administrative burden upon The Reid S. Jones Memorial Fund was es- letin Coach of the Year. I would like to the provider by developing a system that has tablished, first and foremost, to help vet- extend my sincere congratulations to a single payer with best-practice guidelines erans with educational issues. Scott Davenport upon receiving this as opposed to the current fee-for-service sys- ‘‘A veteran might return from Afghanistan distinguished honor. tem. ready to go to law school and need some as- Family members, friends, and the By addressing these issues in upcoming legislation, we are of the opinion that the sistance,’’ Dr. Jones said. ‘‘Or, a veteran Louisville community are justifiably might return and want to become a law en- quality of health care in Vermont will im- proud of this team’s achievement and prove. A sustainable system that addresses forcement officer or a mechanic.’’ the recognition they have earned. This As interest on the fund grows, money will many of the national problems with medi- be awarded to veterans who demonstrate season was a special one for Bellarmine cine will encourage a strong physician popu- great potential for success in professional University that we will remember for a lation throughout the state, as well as se- and vocational arenas. long time to come. cure Vermont’s future as the healthiest state Primarily, the Reid S. Jones Memorial I ask my colleagues to join me in in America. Fund intends to honor ‘‘the warrior spirit,’’ congratulating the Bellarmine Univer- As medical students who will inherit the Dr. Jones said, ‘‘the spirit of courage and sity Knights men’s basketball team reform currently being debated in Montpe- lier, we are committed to help shape a sus- bravery’’ that has helped keep the United upon earning their first national title. States free. tainable universal health care system. It is I wish them continued success both on our great hope that these changes will be en- The Reid S. Jones Memorial Fund is now and off the court. open for tax-deductible contributions. Inter- acted to enable us to provide the best care ested parties may e-mail Dr. Jones at: f possible to our future patients. Larry Bodden, Calvin Kagan, Bud Vana, [email protected] or phone her at HEALTH CARE RALLY Ben Ware, John Malcolm, JJ Galli, Vanessa 606–875–2967. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, on Patten, Nick Koch, Uz Robison, Pete Cooch, f Saturday, March 26 several hundred Rich Tan, Bianca Yoo, Prabu Selvam, Dave BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY medical students from across the coun- Reisman, Adam Ackrman, Nazia Kabani, KNIGHTS Stas Lazarev, Sara Staples, Therese Ray, try came to our State Capital in Mont- Kelly Cunningham, Hannah Foote, Laura Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I pelier, VT, to rally in support of Sturgill, Megan Malgeri, Kati Anderson, rise today to recognize the impressive Vermont going forward with a Medi- Serena Chang, Caitlan Baran, Leah Carr, accomplishments of a remarkable care for All Single Payer health care Mariah Stump, Daniel Edberg, Franki men’s basketball team in the Common- system. Boulos, Chelsea Harris, Vinnie Kan, Mairin wealth, the Bellarmine University These young people were absolutely Jerome, Jimmy Corbett-Detig, Dan clear in understanding that for them to Liebowitz, Laura Caldwell, Damian Ray, Mei Knights. Lee Frankish. On March 26, the Knights made be the great physicians and nurses that they want to be, our health care sys- The University of Vermont does not en- school history by winning the 2011 Na- dorse this organization or their position in tional Collegiate Athletic Association tem must change. They believe, as I do, connection with this or any other political Division II basketball championship. that health care is a right and not a campaign, policy position or election. By defeating the Brigham Young Uni- privilege and that a single payer pro- Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I wish to versity-Hawaii Seasiders 71 to 68, gram is the most cost-effective way of discuss an amendment entitled ‘‘the Bellarmine brought home its first na- achieving that goal. I am very pleased Greater Accountability in the Treasury tional championship title in any sport. to submit for the RECORD the state- Small Business Lending Fund Act of Senior guard Justin Benedetti de- ment of principle signed by these med- 2011.’’ scribed the atmosphere in the ical school students. As ranking member of the Senate MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, I ask unanimous consent it be print- Small Business Committee, it is my re- where the championship game was held ed in the RECORD. sponsibility to ensure that small busi- There being no objection, the mate- to be like a home game for the nesses have access to affordable credit. rial was ordered to be printed in the Knights, as many fans traveled to fill In this regard, I have worked on a bi- RECORD, as follows: the crowd of nearly 3,000. partisan basis with Senator LANDRIEU, As medical students from around the coun- The morning following their cham- try converge this weekend on the steps of chair of the Small Business Com- pionship win, hundreds of fans, alumni, the State House to support Vermont’s move- mittee, to include provisions in the and students cheered as the team re- ment toward a single-payer health system, American Recovery and Reinvestment turned to campus and filed off the bus we want to contribute additional perspec- Act that enhanced the SBA’s 7(a) and holding high their national trophy. I tives on our state’s discussion of Health Care 504 loan programs. Those measures re- applaud not only the team’s athletic Reform. sulted in a 90-percent national increase achievement, but also the teamwork As the Vermont legislature considers in SBA lending at a crucial time in our Health Care Reform, we, a group of UVM and sportsmanship on display as they medical students who are invested in the fu- Nation’s lending crisis. I also authored represented my hometown, Louisville, ture of Vermont, believe that current and fu- provisions, recently enacted into law, and our Commonwealth in front of the ture health care legislation should work to- to increase the SBA’s maximum loan country’s basketball fans. ward the following goals: limits for its microloan, 7(a), and 504 A state that honors basketball will 1. Ensure that every Vermonter has health loans, to make the SBA more relevant honor the 2011 Bellarmine Knights care coverage through a sustainable system to the needs of today’s borrowers. Ad- team as among the best for seasons to that maintains a desirable environment in ditionally, I have been supportive of ef- which to practice medicine. come. Fans will remember a team of 2. Replace the current fee for service sys- forts to increase the arbitrarily im- unselfish players whose only goal was tem that both limits access to physicians posed cap on member business lending to win. And they will remember head and compromises the quality of care given to at credit unions—at no cost to tax- coach Scott Davenport, who taught his patients. payers—so that credit unions can play

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For there to be mean- cluded many of my priorities, due to rates, if we permit banks to accept ingful controls over the SBLF, it is es- my significant concerns with the loans without any formal guarantee of sential that all bank regulators, Treasury Small Business Lending repayment, we fail our responsibility whether State or Federal, have a real Fund—SBLF or lending fund—provi- to our constituents and do a disservice voice in the lending fund’s ability to sions included into that bill. I opposed to our Nation’s 30 million small busi- lend to regulated banks. This amend- the inclusion of the lending fund for nesses. ment gives State bank regulators the several reasons. While I will not reit- The following is a description of ability to determine whether or not a erate all of those here, I will discuss a some of the amendment’s provisions. bank which they regulate should re- few of them briefly. One section would require that banks ceive capital investment through the First, the lending fund is essentially that receive Small Business Lending SBLF program. The current lending an extension of the Troubled Assets Fund distributions, must—within 10 fund only gives State bank regulators Relief Program, TARP, which was ter- years—repay the money they receive. an advisory role over whether or not a minated by the Dodd-Frank Wall While the current law directs that bank they regulate will receive SBLF Street Reform and Consumer Protec- within 10 years of receiving the funds, funds. As this fund is targeted towards tion Act. This fact was confirmed by the banks should repay them to the community banks, most of the banks the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Treasury Department, it also gives dis- applying for this program will be regu- Panel for TARP in its May Oversight cretion to the Treasury Secretary to lated at the State level. If we are really Report. extend—even indefinitely—the period going to include State regulators and Second, it is possible that instead of of time that banks have, to repay the make this an inclusive regulator proc- promoting quality loans, the lending government. Again, this is a common- ess, it is essential that State regu- fund could encourage unnecessarily sense provision to ensure that tax- lators have the power to affect a bank’s risky behavior by banks. Under the payer’s dollars do not go to waste. application. current law, the Treasury Department Another provision would establish a And my amendment would also es- lends funds to banks at a 5-percent in- sunset of 15 years for the Small Busi- tablish an appropriate benchmark for terest rate, which can be reduced to as ness Lending Fund. Under the current assessing changes in small business low as 1 percent if the institutions in law, no such end date exists. The Lend- lending by recipients of capital invest- turn increase their small business lend- ing Fund must not be authorized to ments under the Small Business Lend- ing. If the banks fail to increase their continue in perpetuity. ing Fund. As it is currently written, small business lending, the interest The amendment would also prohibit, the SBLF uses 2008 as a benchmark rate they pay could rise to a more pu- moving forward, banks that have re- year to determine how much banks will nitive 7 percent. This could lead to an ceived TARP distributions from also have to increase their lending to small untenable situation where banks would obtaining small business lending funds. firms. My concern is that 2008 was a make risky loans to avoid paying high- Under the current law, banks that have true low mark for small business lend- er interest rates—a behavior known as received money through the TARP pro- ing. This benchmark shortchanges ‘‘moral hazard.’’ gram remain eligible to receive small small businesses. Using 2007, or some Third, I still believe that the lending business lending funds as well, unless other measure, as a benchmark may in- fund could put taxpayer resources at they default on TARP repayment. My crease the number of loans, banks par- risk. The score for the Small Business provision is not inferring that banks ticipating in the SBLF program would Lending Fund is convoluted. The Con- who received TARP funds are bad ac- have to make to small firms. gressional Budget Office, CBO, score tors, or that they are being penalized This legislation is not a silver bullet, for the lending fund listed it as raising for participating in the program. Rath- and I recognize that we should con- $1.1 billion over 10 years, based on a er, it is a simple recognition that the tinue to vet these issues further. But it cash-based estimate. However, the very Federal government should be limiting does attempt to deal with many of the same CBO score highlighted that if the frequency with which it subsidizes significant problems that I have with CBO were permitted to base its score private banks with taxpayer funds at the lending fund. Regrettably, these on a fair-value estimate, which ac- favorable interest rates. This crucial are precisely the types of issues that counts for market risk, the score would amendment will prohibit banks from could have been resolved, had the lend- be a $6.2 billion loss. In fact, the CBO ‘‘double dipping’’ into taxpayer funds. ing fund received hearings and been score stated: Another provision would provide that properly vetted in the Senate—as one Estimates prepared on a ‘‘fair-value’’ basis the Small Business Lending Fund cease would expect of any legislative pro- include the cost of the risk that the govern- operations if the Federal Deposit Insur- posal of this magnitude. ment has assumed; as a result, they provide ance Corporation is appointed receiver I ask unanimous consent that a copy a more comprehensive measure of the cost of of 5 percent or more of any eligible in- the financial commitments than estimates of the section by section of the bill be done on a FCRA [Federal Credit Reform Act stitutions. It is essential that the lend- printed in the RECORD. of 1990 (FCRA)] basis or on a cash basis. CBO ing fund is not a bailout and if there There being no objection, the mate- estimates that the cost of the SBLF on such are strong indications that this fund rial was ordered to be printed in the a fair-value basis (that is, reflecting market has serious systemic difficulties, it RECORD, as follows: risk) would be $6.2 billion. must be halted until the problems THE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE TREAS- While I favor outright repeal of the within the program are corrected. URY SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND ACT Small Business Lending Fund, I know Another provision would provide that (‘‘ACT’’) that will be very difficult—and likely only healthy banks participate in the *This Act revises the Department of Treas- impossible, given that the majority Small Business Lending Fund. This ury (‘‘Treasury’’) Small Business Lending party in the Senate and the President amendment prevents banks who apply Fund (‘‘Lending Fund’’) program established strongly supported its enactment. And for the SBLF from counting expected in H.R. 5297, the Small Business Jobs Act of so I am focusing my efforts on making SBLF funds as tier 1 capital in order to 2010 (‘‘Jobs Act’’). as many improvements to the fund as artificially strengthen their capital po- SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE. sition in order to receive government This legislation shall be referred to as ‘‘the possible, a responsibility that all of us Greater Accountability in the Lending Fund in Congress, Republicans and Demo- funds. This provision ensures that Act of 2011.’’ crats alike, should be able to coalesce banks would have to stand on their SEC. 2. REPAYMENT REQUIREMENT. around. own two feet, rather than being able to This section requires that financial insti- We undoubtedly have a shared re- count the anticipated future receipts of tutions that receive Lending Fund distribu- sponsibility to ensure that taxpayer’s taxpayer funds, when determining if tions must—within 10 years—repay the

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This section re- quires that the Lending Fund sunset within the existing classes of people forbidden changes to improve this bill. The bill 15 years of the date that the Lending Fund by statute from possessing or pur- now ensures: Veterans are notified was enacted. chasing a weapon to include people who when they are added to this list to en- SEC. 4. TRIGGER TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE simply had trouble managing their fi- sure they do not knowingly violate TAXPAYER DOLLARS. nances or other personal affairs. This Federal law and also lets them know This section prohibits the Secretary from expansion of existing law would have when they enter into a determination making any new purchases (i.e. prohibits the legitimized overly broad regulations process that could lead to them being Secretary from providing additional money, that included people who have never added to this list; those who believe through the Lending Fund) if the Federal been found to be a danger to them- they have been unfairly added to NICS Deposit Insurance Corporation is appointed receiver of 5 percent or more of the number selves or to others. have their applications for removal of eligible financial institutions that have This is problematic because these from this list processed; those who pre- obtained a capital investment under the overly broad regulations have allowed viously were adjudicated as a mental Lending Fund program. for the criminalization of veterans who defective but no longer pose a threat to SEC. 5. DISALLOWING FUTURE LENDING FUND needed help managing the benefits they society are cleared from this list; a PURCHASES OF FINANCIAL INSTITU- received for serving our country. These State program exists that allows those TIONS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE veterans lost their constitutional right wrongfully included on this list to ap- TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM (‘‘TARP’’). to bear arms without committing a peal their inclusion; and that com- This section prohibits—as of the date of crime, without going before a court of pensation is available for those who this Act being enacted—the Secretary from law, and without being found to be a prove they were wrongfully included on making additional purchases, through the possible danger to themselves or any- NICS in court. Lending Fund, of a financial institution (i.e. one else. Furthermore, they lost their These changes strike a much providing money to a bank) that partici- rights without their knowledge, and healthier balance between ensuring the pated in the TARP program. This section without a way to restore them. second amendment rights of our vet- would end the double-dipping practice of fi- For this reason I did not consent to nancial institutions that have previously re- erans and other law-abiding citizens ceived taxpayer funds, at low (subsidized) in- H.R. 2640 until these concerns were and removing guns from those who are terest rates, through TARP, doing so again, adequately addressed. a threat to our society. through the Lending Fund. Nobody wants firearms in the hands It is also important for Americans to SEC. 6. ALLOWING ONLY ‘‘HEALTHY’’ FINANCIAL of individuals who are a danger to realize that this bill, if enacted earlier, INSTITUTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN themselves or to others, but this desire would not have prevented the tragic THE LENDING FUND. for safety must be adequately balanced Virginia Tech shootings. This bill does Under current law, when determining with a respect for our Constitution and not change Federal law regarding who whether a bank is financially sound, for the the right to bear arms. While I favor should be added to NICS. States still purpose of receiving Lending Fund dollars, the Secretary can take into consideration keeping guns out of the hands of crimi- have to decide to what extent they will what the bank’s strength would be after re- nals and those who are a danger to report those adjudicated as a mental ceiving the funds. This section changes the themselves or to others, I was con- defective to the national list. law to require that the Secretary determine cerned that this bill would unneces- Under existing law, the Virginia Tech whether a bank is financially stable, without sarily and unfairly hurt our veterans gunman already was considered a men- being able to include future Lending Fund and other law-abiding Americans. tally dangerous person and should not distributions into the equation. Therefore, a The initial version of this bill codi- have been allowed to purchase a weap- bank must be stable on its own, (without re- fied overly broad regulations for what on. At the time of the shootings, he gard to future Lending Fund dollars), in it means to be ‘‘adjudicated as a men- order to be approved to participate in the was prohibited from purchasing any program. tal defective’’ to include individuals guns because two different judges SEC. 7. ENSURING THAT REGULATORS HAVE who are in no danger to themselves or found him to be a danger to himself or MORE MEANINGFUL CONTROLS to others, but cannot manage their others. Additionally, the gunman OVER THE LENDING FUND. own finances or other personal affairs. should have been barred from buying a This section requires that the Secretary These regulations were determined gun because he had been involuntarily must obtain prudential regulators’ ap- independent of congressional intent committed for mental treatment. proval—rather than consultation—before an and are overly inclusive. He should have been reported to individual applicant financial institution As a result of this definition, Ameri- NICS because of a law passed last dec- can receive distributions through the Lend- ing Fund program. cans who have never committed a ade that required States to report peo- crime and are of no danger to them- ple like him to the Federal system so SEC. 8. BENCHMARK ADJUSTMENT. This section changes the benchmark by selves or to others have been unfairly that they would be prohibited from which a financial institution’s small busi- included in NICS. Once added to this purchasing weapons. Unfortunately, ness lending has increased from the current list, it has been nearly impossible for because of a communications break- level (the 4 full quarters immediately pre- an individual to remove their name down among Virginia authorities, this ceding the date of the Jobs Act being en- from this list, meaning they are pro- did not occur. acted) to a new benchmark of calendar year hibited from owning a firearm for the Since the Virginia Tech tragedy, sev- 2007. This section addresses concerns that rest of their life. eral States have begun submitting the Lending Fund may reward banks that Among those unfairly added are up to these records to NICS and added hun- would have increased their lending even in 140,000 veterans who receive benefits dreds of thousands of persons to the the absence of government support, as the Fund’s incentive structure is calculated in for their service to our country, be- database without any additional Fed- reference to lending levels, which were low cause they cannot manage their own eral law being passed. According to the by historical standards. affairs. This bill would have made this Washington Post, nearly 220,000 names f overly inclusive definition law. have been added to this FBI list of peo- Fortunately, Senator SCHUMER and I ple prohibited from buying guns be- NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL were able to work together to erase all cause of mental health problems—a BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM mention of this definition in the bill. more than double increase in only 7 IMPROVEMENT ACT The term ‘‘adjudicated as a mental de- months. Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, the in- fective’’ is not defined in law. By not While the intent of this legislation is tent of the National Instant Criminal codifying these overly inclusive regula- good, Congress owes it to all Ameri- Background Check System, NICS, Im- tions, Congress and the Bureau of Alco- cans to pass legislation that is nec- provement Act of 2007 is to increase hol, Tobacco, and Firearms Enforce- essary and does not have unintended

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Plum Lake comprises the Kahn was able to take on the industry communities of Sayner and Star Lake, REMEMBERING DR. ALFRED KAHN and persuade the establishment that both of which have long traditions as excessive government regulation had ∑ Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, as chair- vacation destinations because of the long-harbored inefficiency and was fa- friendly people and the magnificence of man of the Senate’s Judiciary Sub- cilitating artificially inflated fares. committee on Antitrust, Competition the lakes and forests, as well as the Through various avenues, including Policy and Consumer Rights, I pay abundance of fish and game. Folks the press, CAB proceedings, and testi- tribute to a giant of antitrust law and looking to escape the day to day grind mony in Congress, Dr. Kahn was the in- economics, the economist and legal can retire to this beautiful area year tellectual leader and primary advocate scholar Alfred E. Kahn, who passed round to hunt, fish, water and snow of deregulating the airline industry, away on December 27, 2010, at the age ski, and hike along nature trails. Visi- highlighting that many planes were of 93. tors are often surprised to discover A scholar at the forefront of public flying half full at fares many could not that the town’s slogan, ‘‘Birthplace of utility deregulation, Dr. Kahn was per- afford. Less than 2 years after assum- the snowmobile,’’ reflects its invention haps best known as the ‘‘father of air- ing his post at the CAB, Congress there by Carl Eliason in 1924. line deregulation.’’ His work in the passed and President Carter signed into The town of Plum Lake was officially Carter administration in the 1970s to law the Airline Deregulation Act. This formed by an ordinance passed by the deregulate the airline industry led the landmark legislation was the first Vilas County Board on January 5, 1911. way for dramatic reductions in airline complete dismantling of a Federal reg- The ordinance went into effect April 1, fares, saving consumers billions, when ulatory scheme since the 1930s. In all, 1911, creating the new town from terri- he spearheaded passage of the U.S. Air- Dr. Kahn testified before U.S. House tory detached from the town of Arbor line Deregulation Act of 1978 as chair and Senate committees more than 70 Vitae. The first town meeting was held of the now-defunct Civil Aeronautics times in his career. He testified before in Sayner on April 14, 1911. Board. While a highlight of his career, our Antitrust Subcommittee several In the 19th century, Plum Lake was this was just one of many of Dr. Kahn’s times, always eloquently and honestly, the center of a vibrant lumber indus- achievements—throughout his life he with impressive candor and pene- try, which eventually gave way to was an outstanding advocate for con- trating insight. tourism. Two years before the founding sumers, against monopoly and unneces- In later years, Dr. Kahn steadfastly of the town, in the summer of 1909, sary government interference in the defended his work on airline deregula- Herb Warner and others began con- private market, and for the creative tion by pointing out that more Ameri- struction on one of Wisconsin’s oldest and vigorous enforcement of antitrust cans were flying with greater choice at golf courses, the Plum Lake Golf Club, law. lower rates than ever before. In a 1998 which opened in 1912. Plum Lake also Born on October 17, 1917, in Paterson, essay in the New York Times, Dr. Kahn boasts one of Wisconsin’s oldest sum- NJ, the son of Russian immigrants, Al- admitted that even though the ‘‘result- mer camps, Camp Highlands, which fred Edward Kahn graduated from New ing competitive regime has been far began when Harry O. Gilette, a Univer- York University, first in his class, at from perfect, it has saved travelers sity of Chicago Laboratory School the age of 18 and received a Ph.D. from more than $10 billion a year.’’ For Dr. headmaster, brought 10 boys to a re- Yale University. In the early 1940s, Dr. Kahn, the deregulation of the airline mote point on Plum Lake for a summer Kahn worked at the Brookings Institu- industry had one powerful effect: em- in the wilderness in 1904. tion, in the Antitrust Division of the powering the consumer through com- Today, Plum Lake maintains both its Department of Justice, and for the War petition. This was perhaps the signal majestic views and its place as a prime Production Board as an economist. achievement of his outstanding career. vacation destination. We are very During World War II, Dr. Kahn served Throughout his life, he stood for con- proud to represent this community and as an Army economist for the Commis- sumers against entrenched monopolies, we congratulate the town of Plum sion on Palestine Surveys. Soon after for innovation against the established Lake on this historic milestone. We the war, he spent 2 years as a professor economic order, and for unleashing the join with all Wisconsinites in express- at Ripon College in Wisconsin, before dynamism and creativity of an unfet- ing our pride in the treasures of our beginning his esteemed career at Cor- tered free market and excessive and State.∑ nell University, which, other than the heavyhanded regulation. f Not only a brilliant economist and time he spent in public service, would MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE last until his death. legal scholar, Dr. Kahn will be remem- Before stepping onto the national po- bered for his sharp wit and humor. Dr. At 4:24 p.m., a message from the litical scene, Dr. Kahn served as head Kahn famously created a buzz with his House of Representatives, delivered by of the New York State Public Service initiative to eliminate government Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Commission, the State’s regulator for ‘‘bureaucratese’’ when the Washington nounced that the House has passed the electricity, gas, water, and telephones. Post published a copy of his memo call- following bill, in which it requests the From there, seeking to use deregula- ing for his staff to use ‘‘plain English’’ concurrence of the Senate: tion as a means to stimulate economic and ‘‘quasi-conversational, humane H.R. 1079. An act to amend the Internal growth, President Carter tapped Dr. prose’’ in their writing. Following his Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding Kahn to serve as chairman of the now- time in Washington, Dr. Kahn returned and expenditure authority of the Airport and to chair the economics department at Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United defunct Civil Aeronautics Board in States Code, to extend the airport improve- 1977. The CAB was entrusted with eco- Cornell, where he would author more ment program, and for other purposes. nomic regulation of the airlines—in- than 130 academic papers and 8 books. f cluding the routes carriers could fly Upon his passing, I want to express and the fares they could charge. my gratitude to Dr. Alfred Kahn for his REPORTS OF COMMITTEES At the time of his appointment, Dr. contributions to the antitrust and reg- The following reports of committees Kahn professed to know little about ulatory economics fields and for his were submitted: the airline business, referring to air- service to the American people and By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, from planes as ‘‘marginal costs with wings.’’ offer my deepest condolences to his the Committee on Banking, Housing, and However, he was a quick study, and the wife and family.∑ Urban Affairs:

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Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Ac- S. 668. A bill to remove unelected, unac- CONRAD, Mr. COONS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. tivities of the Committee on Banking, Hous- countable bureaucrats from seniors’ personal FRANKEN, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. INOUYE, ing, and Urban Affairs during the 111th Con- health decisions by repealing the Inde- Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. gress’’ (Rept. No. 112–7). pendent Payment Advisory Board; to the KERRY, Mr. KOHL, Mr. LAUTENBERG, f Committee on Finance. Mr. LEAHY, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. By Mr. ISAKSON: LIEBERMAN, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 669. A bill to amend the Longshore and MENENDEZ, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. NELSON JOINT RESOLUTIONS Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to im- of Florida, Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, The following bills and joint resolu- prove the compensation system, and for Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REED, Mr. ROCKE- tions were introduced, read the first other purposes; to the Committee on Health, FELLER, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Mr. TESTER, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, and second times by unanimous con- By Mrs. GILLIBRAND: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. WAR- sent, and referred as indicated: S. 670. A bill to authorize States and their NER, Mr. WEBB, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Ms. political subdivisions to regulate fuel econ- WYDEN, and Mr. CHAMBLISS): CANTWELL): omy and emissions standards for taxicabs; to S. Res. 114. A resolution honoring Con- S. 659. A bill to amend title XVIII of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and gresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro, the first Social Security Act to protect Medicare Transportation. woman selected by a major political party as beneficiaries’ access to home health services By Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. its candidate for Vice President of the under the Medicare program; to the Com- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. HATCH, Ms. United States, and extending the condo- mittee on Finance. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. lences of the Senate on her death; considered By Mr. KYL (for himself, Mr. MCCON- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. KYL, and agreed to. NELL, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. COBURN, Mr. Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. LEE, Ms. COLLINS, f CRAPO, and Mr. ROBERTS): Mr. THUNE, Mr. COBURN, Mr. BURR, S. 660. A bill to protect all patients by pro- and Mr. CHAMBLISS): ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS hibiting the use of data obtained from com- S. 671. A bill to authorize the United States S. 17 parative effectiveness research to deny or Marshals Service to issue administrative At the request of Mr. HATCH, the delay coverage of items or services under subpoenas in investigations relating to un- name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Federal health care programs and to ensure registered sex offenders; to the Committee LUGAR) was added as a cosponsor of S. that comparative effectiveness research ac- on the Judiciary. 17, a bill to repeal the job-killing tax counts for advancements in personalized By Mr. REID (for Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for medicine and differences in patient treat- himself, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. MORAN, Mr. on medical devices to ensure continued ment response; to the Committee on Health, WYDEN, Mr. ROBERTS, Mrs. access to life-saving medical devices Education, Labor, and Pensions. GILLIBRAND, Mr. WICKER, Mr. for patients and maintain the standing By Mr. LAUTENBERG: BOOZMAN, Mr. THUNE, and Ms. of United States as the world leader in S. 661. A bill to amend the Federal Water SNOWE)): medical device innovation. Pollution Control Act to ensure the safe and S. 672. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 33 proper use of dispersants in the event of an enue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the oil spill or release of hazardous substances, railroad track maintenance credit; to the and for other purposes; to the Committee on Committee on Finance. name of the Senator from Minnesota Environment and Public Works. By Mr. BEGICH (for himself and Ms. (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- By Mr. VITTER: MURKOWSKI): sor of S. 33, a bill to designate a por- S. 662. A bill to provide for payments to S. 673. A bill to require the conveyance of tion of the Arctic National Wildlife certain natural resource trustees to assist in the decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Refuge as wilderness. restoring natural resources damaged as a re- STORIS; to the Committee on Commerce, S. 146 sult of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and Science, and Transportation. for other purposes; to the Committee on En- At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the vironment and Public Works. f names of the Senator from Connecticut By Mr. LEVIN: (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the Senator S. 663. A bill for the relief of Al- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON) were added Housseynou Ba; to the Committee on the Ju- as cosponsors of S. 146, a bill to amend diciary. The following concurrent resolutions the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to By Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself and Mr. and Senate resolutions were read, and extend the work opportunity credit to CRAPO): referred (or acted upon), as indicated: S. 664. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- certain recently discharged veterans. enue Code of 1986 to clarify the capital gain By Mr. VITTER: S. 216 or loss treatment of the sale or exchange of S. Res. 111. A resolution expressing the At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the mitigation credits earned by restoring wet- sense of the Senate that Congress should re- name of the Senator from Connecticut lands, and for other purposes; to the Com- ject any proposal for the creation of a sys- tem of global taxation and regulation; to the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- mittee on Finance. sponsor of S. 216, a bill to increase By Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for himself Committee on Finance. and Ms. SNOWE): By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. criminal penalties for certain knowing S. 665. A bill to promote industry growth TOOMEY): and international violations relating to and competitiveness and to improve worker S. Res. 112. A resolution congratulating the food that is misbranded or adulterated. training, retention, and advancement, and Pennsylvania State University IFC/Pan- S. 242 for other purposes; to the Committee on hellenic Dance Marathon (‘‘THON’’) on its At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. continued success in support of the Four the name of the Senator from Min- By Mr. BAUCUS (for himself, Mr. Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Chil- nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. dren’s Hospital; to the Committee on the Ju- CONRAD, and Mr. TESTER): diciary. cosponsor of S. 242, a bill to amend S. 666. A bill to require a report on the es- By Mr. LUGAR (for himself and Mrs. title 10, United States Code, to enhance tablishment of a Polytrauma Rehabilitation SHAHEEN): the roles and responsibilities of the Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the S. Res. 113. A resolution commemorating Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Department of Veterans Affairs in the north- the 2011 International Year of Forests; to the S. 248 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the Forestry. poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. fairs. By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mrs. By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself and HUTCHISON, Ms. MIKULSKI, Ms. BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico): AYOTTE, Mrs. BOXER, Ms. CANTWELL, 248, a bill to allow an earlier start for S. 667. A bill to establish the Rio Grande Ms. COLLINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. State health care coverage innovation del Norte National Conservation Area in the HAGAN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. waivers under the Patient Protection State of New Mexico, and for other purposes; LANDRIEU, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Ms. MUR- and Affordable Care Act. to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- KOWSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mrs. SHAHEEN, S. 282 sources. Ms. SNOWE, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. REID, At the request of Mr. BEGICH, the By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. HATCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. KYL, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. name of the Senator from Montana THUNE, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. ISAKSON, BENNET, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor Mr. WICKER, Mr. BURR, Mr. COBURN, BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. of S. 282, a bill to rescind unused ear- and Mr. INHOFE): CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. marks.

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The kinds of highly skilled and Conservation Act to improve energy ef- sion of social work, and for other pur- often technically complex services that ficiency of certain appliances and poses. our Nation’s home health agencies pro- equipment, and for other purposes. S. 593 vide have helped to keep families to- S. 409 At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the gether and enabled millions of our At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. most frail and vulnerable older and dis- name of the Senator from West Vir- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. abled persons to avoid hospitals and ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- 593, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- nursing homes and stay just where sponsor of S. 409, a bill to ban the sale enue Code of 1986 to modify the tax they want to be—in the comfort and se- of certain synthetic drugs. rate for excise tax on investment in- curity of their own homes. Moreover, S. 424 come of private foundations. by helping these individuals to avoid At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the S. 595 more costly institutional care, they name of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the are saving Medicare billions of dollars setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Vermont each year. sponsor of S. 424, a bill to amend title (Mr. SANDERS), the Senator from Rhode That is why I find it so ironic—and XVIII of the Social Security Act to Island (Mr. REED) and the Senator from troubling—that the Medicare home preserve access to ambulance services New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) were added as health benefit continually comes under under the Medicare program. cosponsors of S. 595, a bill to amend attack. S. 453 title VIII of the Elementary and Sec- The health care reform bill signed At the request of Mr. BROWN of Ohio, ondary Education Act of 1965 to require into law by the President last year in- the name of the Senator from New Jer- the Secretary of Education to complete cludes $40 billion in cuts to home care sey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a payments under such title to local edu- over 10 years. Moreover, these cuts are cosponsor of S. 453, a bill to improve cational agencies eligible for such pay- a ‘‘double-whammy’’ because they the safety of motorcoaches, and for ments within 3 fiscal years. come on top of $25 billion in additional other purposes. S. 633 cuts to home health imposed by the S. 520 At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid At the request of Mr. COBURN, the name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Services through regulation in the last names of the Senator from Oklahoma GRASSLEY) was added as a cosponsor of several years. (Mr. INHOFE) and the Senator from S. 633, a bill to prevent fraud in small These cuts are particularly dis- Utah (Mr. LEE) were added as cospon- business contracting, and for other proportionate for a program that costs sors of S. 520, a bill to repeal the Volu- purposes. Medicare less than $20 billion a year. metric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit. AMENDMENT NO. 183 This simply is not right, and it cer- S. 534 At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, tainly is not in the best interest of our At the request of Mr. KERRY, the the name of the Senator from Ken- nation’s seniors who rely on home care name of the Senator from Colorado tucky (Mr. PAUL) was added as a co- to keep them out of hospitals, nursing (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor sponsor of amendment No. 183 proposed homes, and other institutions. of S. 534, a bill to amend the Internal to S. 493, a bill to reauthorize and im- The payment rate cuts implemented Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a re- prove the SBIR and STTR programs, and proposed by CMS are based on the duced rate of excise tax on beer pro- and for other purposes. assertion that home health agencies duced domestically by certain small AMENDMENT NO. 197 have intentionally ‘‘gamed the sys- producers. At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the tem’’ by claiming that their patients S. 540 names of the Senator from Mississippi have conditions of higher clinical se- At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from Okla- verity than they actually have in order the name of the Senator from Con- homa (Mr. INHOFE) and the Senator to receive higher Medicare payments. necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) were added This unfounded allegation of ‘‘case mix as a cosponsor of S. 540, a bill to pre- as cosponsors of amendment No. 197 creep’’ is based on what CMS contends vent harassment at institutions of proposed to S. 493, a bill to reauthorize to be an increase in the average clin- higher education, and for other pur- and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- ical assessment ‘‘score’’ of home health poses. grams, and for other purposes. patients over the last few years. S. 570 AMENDMENT NO. 241 In fact, there are very real clinical At the request of Mr. TESTER, the At the request of Mr. RISCH, the and policy explanations for why the av- name of the Senator from Alabama name of the Senator from Wyoming erage clinical severity of home care pa- (Mr. SESSIONS) was added as a cospon- (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of tients’ health conditions may have in- sor of S. 570, a bill to prohibit the De- amendment No. 241 intended to be pro- creased over the years. For example, partment of Justice from tracking and posed to S. 493, a bill to reauthorize the incentives built into the hospital cataloguing the purchases of multiple and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- diagnosis-related group—or DRG—re- rifles and shotguns. grams, and for other purposes. imbursement system have led to the S. 575 faster discharge of sicker patients. Ad- f At the request of Mr. TESTER, the vances in technology and changes in names of the Senator from Alabama STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED medical practice have also enabled (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from Mis- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS home health agencies to treat more souri (Mr. BLUNT) and the Senator from By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and complicated medical conditions that Florida (Mr. NELSON) were added as co- Ms. CANTWELL): previously could only be treated in hos- sponsors of S. 575, a bill to study the S. 659. A bill to amend title XVIII of pitals, nursing homes, or inpatient re- market and appropriate regulatory the Social Security Act to protect habilitation facilities. structure for electronic debit card Medicare beneficiaries’ access to home Moreover, this unfair payment rate transactions, and for other purposes. health services under the Medicare pro- cut is being assessed across the board, S. 584 gram; to the Committee on Finance. even for home health agencies that At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise showed a decrease in their clinical as- name of the Senator from South Da- today to join with my colleague from sessment scores. If an individual home

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:07 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR6.010 S29MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with SENATE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1935 health agency is truly gaming the sys- S. 660 ognized as key strategic elements with- tem, CMS should target that one agen- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- in some of the most successful eco- cy, not penalize everyone. resentatives of the United States of America in nomic development initiatives The research method, data and find- Congress assembled, throughout the country. Unfortu- ings that CMS has used to justify the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. nately, current federal policy does not administrative cuts also raise serious This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Preserving provide sufficient support for these concerns about the validity of the pay- Access to Targeted, Individualized, and Ef- critical ventures. ment rate cuts. For example, while fective New Treatments and Services (PA- As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Senate TIENTS) Act of 2011’’ or the ‘‘PATIENTS Act changes in the need for therapy serv- of 2011’’. Task Force on Manufacturing, one of ices significantly affect the case mix SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN USES OF DATA my key goals is to ensure that manu- ‘‘score,’’ the CMS research method- OBTAINED FROM COMPARATIVE EF- facturers have access to a capable ology disregards those changes in eval- FECTIVENESS RESEARCH; ACCOUNT- workforce. Unfortunately, manufactur- uating whether the patient population ING FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE ers across the country have raised sig- AND DIFFERENCES IN PATIENT has changed. Moreover, the method by TREATMENT RESPONSE. nificant concerns about whether the which CMS evaluates changes in case (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any next generation of workers is being mix coding is not transparent, does not other provision of law, the Secretary of trained to meet the needs of an in- allow for true public participation, and Health and Human Services— creasingly high-tech workplace. is not performed in a manner that en- (1) shall not use data obtained from the In fact, in my home State of Maine, sures accountability to Medicare pa- conduct of comparative effectiveness re- the manufacturing sector has shed an tients and providers in terms of its va- search, including such research that is con- alarming 26,200 jobs in the past ten ducted or supported using funds appropriated years, or 1/3 of the State’s manufac- lidity and accuracy of outcomes. under the American Recovery and Reinvest- The legislation we are introducing ment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5) or au- turing employment. And since the be- today will establish a reliable and thorized or appropriated under the Patient ginning of 1990, our state has lost 43,000 transparent process for determining Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public jobs. It is therefore critical that we as whether payment rate cuts are needed Law 111–148), to deny or delay coverage of an a Nation provide unemployed manufac- to account for improper changes in item or service under a Federal health care turing workers the training needed to ‘‘case mix scoring’’ that are not related program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the excel as our manufacturing sector be- to changes in the nature of the pa- Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7b(f))); comes increasingly technical. This leg- tients served in home health care or and islation provides a crucial link between (2) shall ensure that comparative effective- the nature of the care they received. ness research conducted or supported by the establishing worker training programs This process will still enable the Sec- Federal Government accounts for factors and fostering new employment oppor- retary of Health and Human Services contributing to differences in the treatment tunities for those who have been af- to enact rate adjustments provided response and treatment preferences of pa- fected by the manufacturing industry’s there is reliable evidence that higher tients, including patient-reported outcomes, decline. By promoting this innovative case mix scores are resulting from fac- genomics and personalized medicine, the partnership, we will take a crucial step tors other than changes in patient con- unique needs of health disparity populations, toward rejuvenating our economy. ditions. The legislation will also pre- and indirect patient benefits. Throughout the country, sector part- (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in vent the implementation of future this section shall be construed as affecting nerships are being used to promote the Medicare payment rate cuts in home the authority of the Commissioner of Food long-term competitiveness of indus- health until the Secretary is able to and Drugs under the Federal Food, Drug, and tries and to advance employment op- justify the payment cuts through the Cosmetic Act or the Public Health Service portunities. For example, the State of improved process set forth in the bill. Act. Maine has created the North Star Alli- Home health care has consistently ance Initiative. The Alliance has proven to be a compassionate and cost- By Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for him- brought together Maine’s boat build- effective alternative to institutional self and Ms. SNOWE): ers, the University of Maine’s Ad- care. Additional deep cuts will be com- S. 665. A bill to promote industry vanced Engineered Wood Composites pletely counterproductive to our ef- growth and competitiveness and to im- Centers, Maine’s marine and composite forts to control overall health care prove worker training, retention, and trade association, economic develop- costs. The Home Health Care Access advancement, and for other purposes; ment groups, and investment organiza- Protection Act of 2011 will help to en- to the Committee on Health, Edu- tions for the purpose of advancing sure that our seniors and disabled cation, Labor, and Pensions. workforce training. Americans continue to have access to Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise Our Nation’s capacity to innovate is the quality home health services they today in support of the Selecting Em- a key reason why our economy, despite deserve, and I encourage all of my col- ployment Clusters to Organize Re- difficult times, remains the envy of the leagues to sign on as cosponsors. gional Success, SECTORS, Act, which world. Ideas by innovative Americans Senator SHERROD BROWN and I are in- across the spectrums of professions and By Mr. KYL (for himself, Mr. troducing. This legislation would industries have paid enormous divi- MCCONNELL, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. amend the Workforce Investment Act dends, improving the lives of millions COBURN, Mr. CRAPO, and Mr. of 1998 to establish an industry or sec- throughout the world. We must con- ROBERTS): tor partnership grant program admin- tinue to encourage all avenues for ad- S. 660. A bill to protect all patients istered by the Department of Labor. vancing our nation’s economic well- by prohibiting the use of data obtained The SECTORS Act provides grants to being if America is to compete at the from comparative effectiveness re- industry clusters—interrelated group vanguard of innovation. The SECTORS search to deny or delay coverage of of businesses, service providers, and as- Act will help align America’s work- items or services under Federal health sociated institutions—in order to es- force with the needs of our Nation’s care programs and to ensure that com- tablish and expand sector partnerships. employers to promote a robust and parative effectiveness research ac- By providing financial assistance to growing economy. counts for advancements in personal- these partnerships, this legislation ized medicine and differences in pa- would create customized workforce By Mr. BAUCUS (for himself, Mr. tient treatment response; to the Com- training solutions for specific indus- JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, tries at a regional level. A sector ap- CONRAD, and Mr. TESTER): and Pensions. proach is beneficial because it can S. 666. A bill to require a report on Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- focus on the dual goals of promoting the establishment of a Polytrauma Re- mous consent that the text of the bill the long-term competitiveness of in- habilitation Center or Polytrauma Net- be printed in the RECORD. dustries and advancing employment work Site of the Department of Vet- There being no objection, the text of opportunities for workers, thereby en- erans Affairs in the northern Rockies the bill was ordered to be printed in couraging economic growth. Existing or Dakotas, and for other purposes; to the RECORD, as follows: sector partnerships have long been rec- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:07 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29MR6.035 S29MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with SENATE S1936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 29, 2011 Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask programs for individuals with traumatic the hundreds of administrative sub- unanimous consent that the text of the brain injuries in rural and frontier commu- poena authorities that are in place for bill be printed in the RECORD. nities. various federal agencies, including the There being no objection, the text of (C) An assessment whether the low cost of EPA, the DEA, the FBI, the CFTC, and the bill was ordered to be printed in living in the northern Rockies and the Dako- tas could reduce the financial stress faced by even the Appalachian Regional Com- the RECORD, as follows: veterans receiving care for traumatic brain mission. In March 2006, the Congres- S. 666 injury and their families and thereby im- sional Research Service reported that Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- prove the effectiveness of such care. ‘‘[t]here are now over 300 instances resentatives of the United States of America in (D) An assessment whether therapies that where federal agencies have been Congress assembled, can prevent or remediate the development of granted administrative subpoena power SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. secondary neurologic conditions related to in one form or another.’’ In reality, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans traumatic brain injury can be interrupted by that number is even higher. According Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement stress caused by living in an urban area. to the Department of Justice’s 2002 Re- Act of 2011’’. (3) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall port to Congress on the Use of Admin- SEC. 2. REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A consult with appropriate State and local POLYTRAUMA REHABILITATION government agencies in the northern Rock- istrative Subpoena Authorities by Ex- CENTER OR POLYTRAUMA NETWORK ies and the Dakotas in preparing the report ecutive Branch Agencies and Entities, SITE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VET- required by this subsection. the Office of Legal Policy ‘‘identified ERANS AFFAIRS IN THE NORTHERN ROCKIES OR DAKOTAS. approximately 335 existing administra- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- By Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, tive subpoena authorities held by var- lowing findings: Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. HATCH, ious executive branch entities under (1) The States of the northern Rockies and Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. GRASSLEY, current law.’’ Most of these authorities the Dakotas are among those States in the Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. CORNYN, are for civil enforcement or regulatory United States with the highest per capita Mr. KYL, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. LEE, compliance—matters far less critical rates of veterans with injuries from military Ms. COLLINS, Mr. THUNE, Mr. and time-sensitive than locating a fu- service in Iraq and Afghanistan. COBURN, Mr. BURR, and Mr. gitive sex offender who has inten- (2) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has be- CHAMBLISS): come known as one of the ‘‘signature tionally evaded registering his location wounds’’ of military service in Iraq and Af- S. 671. A bill to authorize the United or place of employment to avoid detec- ghanistan due to its high occurrence among States Marshals Service to issue ad- tion by law enforcement. veterans of such service. ministrative subpoenas in investiga- There is no reason why the Marshals (3) A recent RAND Corporation study esti- tions relating to unregistered sex of- Service should not have this type of mates that as many as 20 percent of the vet- fenders; to the Committee on the Judi- authority. In these fast-moving inves- erans of military service in Iraq and Afghan- ciary. tigations across state lines, law en- istan have a traumatic brain injury as a re- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I seek forcement simply cannot afford delays, sult of such service, and many of these vet- recognition today to introduce and especially on weekends and holidays erans require ongoing care for mild, mod- erate, or severe traumatic brain injury. speak in favor of the Finding Fugitive when U.S. Attorney’s Offices are closed (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs Sex Offenders Act of 2011, which would and grand jury subpoenas are unavail- recommends that all veterans experiencing a give administrative subpoena author- able. Assistant Attorney General Ra- polytraumatic injury be referred to a ity to the Director of the U.S. Marshals chel Brand explained the delays and Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or a Service for the investigation of sex of- limitations of traditional grand jury Polytrauma Network Site. fenders who have failed to register as subpoenas in fast-moving investiga- (5) The Department of Veterans Affairs required by the Sex Offender Registra- tions when she testified before the Sen- Polytrauma System of Care includes 4 tion and Notification Act. The lan- ate Judiciary Committee on another Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers and 22 Polytrauma Network Sites, none of which guage of the bill is the product of bi- administrative subpoena proposal in are located in North Dakota, South Dakota, partisan negotiations during the last June 2004: Idaho, Montana, eastern Washington, or Wy- Congress, which was included in a Although grand jury subpoenas are a suffi- oming, an area that encompasses approxi- broader child crimes bill last year that cient tool in many investigations, there are mately 740,000 square miles. passed both the Senate Judiciary Com- circumstances in which an administrative (6) The vastness of this area imposes sig- mittee and the Senate, but did not be- subpoena would save precious minutes or nificant hardships on veterans residing in come law. hours. . . . For example, the ability to use an administrative subpoena will eliminate this area who require care within the De- To understand the need for this bill, partment of Veterans Affairs Polytrauma delays caused by factors such as the unavail- System of Care and wish to live close to it is important to understand the his- ability of an Assistant United States Attor- home while receiving care within such sys- tory of recent child crimes legislation ney to immediately issue a grand jury sub- tem of care. in Congress. When the Adam Walsh poena, especially in rural areas; the time it (b) REPORT.— Act, which I cosponsored, was enacted takes to contact an Assistant United States (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days in July 2006 to create a more uniform Attorney in the context of a time-sensitive after the date of the enactment of this Act, and enforceable sex offender registry investigation; the lack of a grand jury sit- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall sub- system, over 150,000 convicted sex of- ting at the moment the documents are need- ed (under federal law, the ‘return date’ for a mit to Congress a report on the feasibility fenders were believed to be unregis- and advisability of establishing a grand jury subpoena must be on a day the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or tered and missing from the various grand jury is sitting); or the absence of an Polytrauma Network Site for the Depart- state sex offender registries. A key empaneled grand jury in the judicial district ment of Veterans Affairs in the northern component of the Walsh Act, one re- where the investigation is taking place, a Rockies or the Dakotas. One of the locations quested by John Walsh himself, was to rare circumstance that would prevent a evaluated as a potential location for the give the U.S. Marshals Service primary grand jury subpoena from being issued at all. Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or enforcement authority to locate and The reality is that sex offenders Polytrauma Network Site, as the case may arrest unregistered sex offenders who often fail to register precisely so they be, shall be the Fort Harrison Department of had crossed state lines or had earlier can evade detection and move to a new Veterans Affairs hospital in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. been convicted under federal law. The place where they won’t face scrutiny. (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The report required by Walsh Act, however, did not provide During the hearings and floor debates this subsection shall include the following: the Marshals Service with administra- on the Adam Walsh Act, the Senate (A) An assessment of the adequacy of exist- tive subpoena authority to perform heard of the heart-breaking tragedies ing Department of Veterans Affairs facilities these investigations, which can span caused when sex offenders knowingly in the northern Rockies and the Dakotas to jurisdictions and move quickly. The evaded registration so they could dis- address matters that are otherwise addressed Finding Fugitive Sex Offenders Act appear from detection. Senators from by Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers and will fix this gap in the law and grant Washington and Idaho went to the Polytrauma Network Sites. (B) A comparative assessment of the effec- the Marshals Service this long-needed floor to describe the registry failures tiveness of rehabilitation programs for indi- authority. and disappearance of Joseph Duncan, viduals with traumatic brain injuries in It is very surprising that this author- who shortly after his release from cus- urban areas with the effectiveness of such ity does not already exist in light of tody in 2005, absconded from Minnesota

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:03 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR6.016 S29MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with SENATE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1937 and traveled across the country to There being no objection, the text of vate-sector investments in infrastruc- Idaho, where he kidnapped Dylan and the bill was ordered to be printed in ture in our communities will fall by Shasta Groene from their home in the the RECORD, as follows: hundreds of millions of dollars. middle of the night. In the course of S. 671 ‘‘Short line’’ railroads are small the kidnapping, he murdered the chil- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- freight rail companies responsible for dren’s mother, brother, and the moth- resentatives of the United States of America in bringing goods to communities that er’s boyfriend by beating them to death Congress assembled, are not directly served by large rail- with a framing hammer. He then took SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. roads. Supporting small railroads al- the children to remote campgrounds This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Finding Fu- lows the communities surrounding across the state line into Montana, gitive Sex Offenders Act of 2011’’. them to attract and maintain busi- where he brutally abused them and SEC. 2. SUBPOENA AUTHORITY FOR THE UNITED nesses and create jobs. The evidence of later killed Dylan. As one Senator ex- STATES MARSHALS SERVICE. the success of this credit can be found Section 566(e)(1) of title 28, United States plained during the debate: ‘‘Joseph Code, is amended— in communities across America. Duncan was essentially lost by three (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ This credit has a real impact for the States. He moved from State to State at the end; people of my state. West Virginia is the to avoid capture. No one knew where (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- second biggest producer of railroad ties he was nor even how to look for him.’’ riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and in the country. Since the credit first A similar tragic story involved the (3) by adding at the end the following: was enacted, approximately 750,000 convicted sex offender who killed Flor- ‘‘(C) issue administrative subpoenas in ac- railroad ties have been purchased ida 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford. John cordance with section 3486 of title 18 solely above what would have otherwise been Couey had failed to tell authorities for the purpose of investigating unregistered sex offenders (as that term is defined in sec- purchased with no incentive. Those that he was living in a trailer just feet tion 3486 of title 18).’’. railroad ties translate directly into from Jessica’s home. In 2005, he kid- SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO ADMINIS- jobs. This credit does not create just napped Jessica from her bedroom and TRATIVE SUBPOENA STATUTE. West Virginia jobs, it benefits manu- took her to his home where he raped (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3486(a)(1) of title facturers of ties, spikes, and rail all and killed her. Ernie Allen, the Presi- 18, United States Code, is amended— across America. dent of the National Center for Missing (1) in subparagraph (A)— Over 12,000 rail customers across and Exploited Children, cited Couey in (A) in clause (i)(II), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the America depend on short lines. This end; his congressional testimony in support credit creates a strong incentive for of the Walsh Act, explaining that he (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii); and short lines to invest private sector dol- ‘‘was not where he was supposed to be lars on private-sector freight railroad and [his] presence was unknown to the (C) by inserting after clause (i) the fol- lowing: track rehabilitation and improve- police or Jessica’s family even though ‘‘(ii) an unregistered sex offender con- ments. Shippers rely on the high qual- he lived 150 yards down the street from ducted by the United States Marshals Serv- ity service these railroads provide to her and had worked construction at her ice, the Director of the United States Mar- get their goods to market. Unfortu- elementary school.’’ shals Service; or’’; and nately, this credit is scheduled to ex- As the Lunsford and Groene cases (2) by striking subparagraph (D) and in- pire at the end of 2011. demonstrate, some sex offenders evade serting the following: the registry requirements because they ‘‘(D) As used in this paragraph— This bill would extend the 45G credit want to offend again. In these cases, ‘‘(i) the term ‘Federal offense involving the through 2017 and provide the important time is law enforcement’s enemy. Ac- sexual exploitation or abuse of children’ long-term planning certainty necessary cording to the Department of Justice’s means an offense under section 1201, 1591, to maximize private-sector transpor- 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, tation infrastructure investment. 54 guide for families with missing chil- 2421, 2422, or 2423, in which the victim is an dren, ‘‘the actions of parents and of law Members of this body sponsored legis- individual who has not attained the age of 18 lation that extended this credit last enforcement in the first 48 hours are years; and critical to the safe recovery of a miss- ‘‘(ii) the term ‘sex offender’ means an indi- Congress and I hope there will be simi- ing child.’’ The Lunsford case illus- vidual required to register under the Sex Of- lar support again this year. trates how vital it is for law enforce- fender Registration and Notification Act (42 I thank the Chair and ask my col- ment to quickly locate sex offenders U.S.C. 16901 et seq.).’’. leagues to join me in supporting this during a missing child investigation. (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- important legislation that will benefit John Couey reportedly told law en- MENTS.—Section 3486(a) of title 18, United small businesses throughout the coun- forcement that he kept young Jessica States Code, is amended— try. (1) in paragraph (6)(A), by striking ‘‘United alive for three days before he smoth- State’’ and inserting ‘‘United States’’; f ered her inside a plastic trash bag. In a (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘or SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS case like Jessica’s, this type of author- (1)(A)(ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘or (1)(A)(iii)’’; and ity literally could mean the difference (3) in paragraph (10), by striking ‘‘para- between life and death. graph (1)(A)(ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph SENATE RESOLUTION 111—EX- This legislation has broad support. (1)(A)(iii)’’. PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE When I drafted this language last Con- SENATE THAT CONGRESS By Mr. REID (for Mr. ROCKE- gress, I shared it with the Marshals SHOULD REJECT ANY PROPOSAL FELLER (for himself, Mr. CRAPO, Service and lawyers who work in the FOR THE CREATION OF A SYS- Mr. MORAN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. field of protecting children from ex- TEM OF GLOBAL TAXATION AND ROBERTS, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. ploitation. These professionals were REGULATION not only supportive, but also very clear WICKER, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. about the need for this subpoena au- THUNE, and Ms. SNOWE)): Mr. VITTER submitted the following thority. S. 672. A bill to amend the Internal resolution; which was referred to the I strongly support this legislation Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and Committee on Finance: and am thankful to the broad bipar- modify the railroad track maintenance S. RES. 111 tisan group, including Senators credit; to the Committee on Finance. Whereas many proposals are pending in BLUMENTHAL, HATCH, KLOBUCHAR, Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, Congress— GRASSLEY, WHITEHOUSE, CORNYN, KYL, today I am introducing legislation to (1) to increase taxes; GRAHAM, LEE, COLLINS, THUNE, COBURN, extend the Section 45G short line (2) to regulate businesses; and (3) to continue runaway Government BURR and CHAMBLISS, who have agreed freight railroad tax credit. to cosponsor this legislation. I hope the Section 45G creates an incentive for spending; short lines to invest in track rehabili- Whereas taxpayer funding has already fi- full Senate will take up and pass this nanced major, on-going bailouts of the finan- legislation soon. tation by providing a tax credit of 50 cial sector; Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- cents for every dollar spent on track Whereas the proposed cap-and-trade sys- sent that the text of the bill be printed improvements. If this credit is allowed tem would result in trillions of dollars in in the RECORD. to expire at the end of the year, pri- new taxes and job-killing regulations;

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and funds cancer research; tives, can increase the percentage of annual Whereas the term ‘‘innovative financing Whereas each year, THON is the single carbon emissions that are sequestered and mechanisms’’ is a United Nations euphemism largest donor to the Four Diamonds Fund at stored; for global taxes; Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, hav- Whereas 53 percent of the fresh water sup- Whereas the ‘‘Leading Group on Innovative ing raised more than $69,000,000 since 1977, ply of the lower 48 States originates in for- Financing for Development,’’ a group of 63 when the 2 organizations first became affili- ests and 1⁄4 of the supply originates in private countries, seeks to promote the implementa- ated; forests; tion of ‘‘innovative financing mechanisms’’; Whereas in 2011, THON set a new fund- Whereas 60 percent of at-risk plants and Whereas a ‘‘Task Force on International raising record of $9,563,016.09, besting the animals rely on private forests, and more Financial Transactions for Development’’ is previous record of $7,838,054.36, which was set than 90 percent of at-risk species rely on all working within the Leading Group and with in 2010; forests for habitat; the United Nations to propose and imple- Whereas THON has helped more than 2,000 Whereas the 14,000,000 Americans who hunt ment global tax schemes; families through the Four Diamonds Fund, is and the 44,000,000 Americans who fish depend Whereas ‘‘innovative financing mecha- currently helping to build a new Pediatric on private forests for most of the habitat for nisms’’ are going to be on the agenda for the Cancer Pavilion at Penn State Hershey Chil- fish and wildlife; G8 and G20 summits in France in 2011; dren’s Hospital, and has helped support pedi- Whereas the United States leads the world Whereas new international taxation and atric cancer research that has caused some in sustainable forest practices; regulatory proposals would be an affront to pediatric cancer survival rates to increase to Whereas even while forested acreage as a the sovereignty of the United States; nearly 90 percent; and whole is increasing, permanent loss of for- Whereas the best manner by which to over- Whereas THON has inspired similar events ests in ecologically and economically impor- come the economic downturn in the United and organizations across the United States, tant areas is expected to increase, with States includes taking measures that including at high schools and institutions of 57,000,000 acres of private forests facing sig- would— higher education, and continues to encour- nificant development pressures in the next 2 (1) lower tax rates; age students across the United States to vol- decades; (2) reduce Government spending; and unteer and stay involved in great charitable Whereas more than 58,000,000 acres of (3) impose fewer onerous and unnecessary causes in their community: Now, therefore, United States forests are at risk due to in- regulations on job creation; and be it sects and disease, especially invasive forest Whereas the worst manner by which to Resolved, That the Senate— pests, which threaten the health and vitality overcome the economic downturn in the (1) congratulates the Pennsylvania State of forests; United States includes taking measures that University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon Whereas more than 400,000,000 acres of pri- would— (‘‘THON’’) on its continued success in sup- vate forests are at risk due to wildfires, espe- (1) increase tax rates; and port of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn cially in areas where forested boundaries and (2) expand government intervention, in- State Hershey Children’s Hospital; and communities meet; and cluding intervention on a global scale: Now, (2) commends the Pennsylvania State Uni- Whereas more than 170,000,000 acres of pri- therefore, be it versity students, volunteers, and supporting vately owned forests will change hands in Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate organizations for their hard work putting to- the next 2 decades, with a potential loss of that Congress should reject any proposal for gether another record-breaking THON. the public benefits derived from those for- the creation of— f ests: Now, therefore, be it (1) ‘‘innovative financing mechanisms’’ or Resolved, That the Senate, in commemora- global taxes; SENATE RESOLUTION 113—COM- tion of the 2011 International Year of For- (2) an international system of government MEMORATING THE 2011 INTER- ests— bailouts for the financial sector; NATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS (1) recognizes the multiple contributions (3) a global cap-and-trade system or other Mr. LUGAR (for himself and Mrs. that forests of the United States make to the climate regulations that would— traditions, health, and way-of-life of the (A) punish businesses in the United States; SHAHEEN) submitted the following reso- United States; and lution; which was referred to the Com- (2) recognizes the growing threats faced by (B) limit the competitiveness of the United mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and forests of the United States; and States; and Forestry: (3) expresses support and appreciation for— (4) a global tax system that would violate S. RES. 113 (A) the 11,000,000 people of the United the sovereignty of the United States. Whereas United Nations Resolution 61/193, States who own the majority of the private f adopted by the General Assembly on Decem- forests of the United States; and (B) the thousands of forestry professionals SENATE RESOLUTION 112—CON- ber 20, 2006, designates the year 2011 as the International Year of Forests; who work every day in the forests of the GRATULATING THE PENNSYL- Whereas the forests of the United States United States who work to conserve the pub- VANIA STATE UNIVERSITY IFC/ are essential to the health, environment, so- licly and privately owned forests of the PANHELLENIC DANCE MARA- cial fabric, and economy of the United United States. THON (‘‘THON’’) ON ITS CONTIN- States, as well as to the individual well- f UED SUCCESS IN SUPPORT OF being of the people of the United States; SENATE RESOLUTION 114—HON- THE FOUR DIAMONDS FUND AT Whereas the forests of the United States are owned, managed, and conserved by a mo- ORING CONGRESSWOMAN GERAL- PENN STATE HERSHEY CHIL- DINE A. FERRARO, THE FIRST DREN’S HOSPITAL saic of family, business, and public entities, with the largest segment of forests owned by WOMAN SELECTED BY A MAJOR Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. 11,000,000 Americans; POLITICAL PARTY AS ITS CAN- TOOMEY) submitted the following reso- Whereas privately-owned forests supply 92 DIDATE FOR VICE PRESIDENT lution; which was referred to the Com- percent of the trees harvested for the wood OF THE UNITED STATES, AND mittee on the Judiciary: products that the people of the United States EXTENDING THE CONDOLENCES use every day; OF THE SENATE ON HER DEATH S. RES. 112 Whereas the forest products industry— Whereas the Pennsylvania State IFC/Pan- (1) accounts for approximately 5 percent of Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mrs. hellenic Dance Marathon (referred to in this the total United States manufacturing Gross HUTCHISON, Ms. MIKULSKI, Ms. AYOTTE, preamble as ‘‘THON’’) is the largest student- Domestic Product (GDP); Mrs. BOXER, Ms. CANTWELL, Ms. COL- run philanthropy in the world, with 700 danc- (2) is among the top 10 manufacturing sec- LINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. HAGAN, Ms. ers, more than 300 supporting organizations, tor employers in 48 States; and and more than 15,000 volunteers involved in (3) employs nearly 900,000 Americans; KLOBUCHAR, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mrs. the annual event; Whereas wood products are 1 of the most MCCASKILL, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MUR- Whereas student volunteers at the Penn- environmentally friendly building materials, RAY, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. SNOWE, Ms. sylvania State University annually collect resulting in a maximum reduction in energy STABENOW, Mr. REID of Nevada, Mr.

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South Dakota, Mr. KERRY, Mr. KOHL, and for other purposes; which was ordered to ‘‘(B) OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE DEFINED.—For lie on the table. Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. purposes of this section, the term ‘off-high- SA 259. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and LEVIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. MANCHIN, way vehicle’— Mr. TESTER) submitted an amendment in- Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. NEL- ‘‘(i) means any motorized vehicle— tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. ‘‘(I) that is manufactured primarily for use SON of Florida, Mr. NELSON of Ne- 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on the off of public streets, roads, and highways; braska, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REED of Rhode table. ‘‘(II) designed to travel on 2 or 4 wheels; Island, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SANDERS, SA 260. Mr. BROWN of Ohio submitted an and Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. TESTER, Mr. UDALL amendment intended to be proposed by him ‘‘(III) having either— of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, to the bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to ‘‘(aa) a seat designed to be straddled by the lie on the table. operator and handlebars for steering control; Mr. WARNER, Mr. WEBB, Mr. SA 261. Mr. BROWN of Ohio submitted an or WHITEHOUSE, Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. amendment intended to be proposed by him ‘‘(bb) a nonstraddle seat, steering wheel, CHAMBLISS) submitted the following to the bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to seat belts, and roll-over protective structure; resolution; which was considered and lie on the table. and SA 262. Mr. BENNET submitted an amend- agreed to: ‘‘(ii) includes a snowmobile.’’. ment intended to be proposed by him to the S. RES. 114 (b) ADDITIONAL AMENDMENT.—Such section bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on Whereas Congresswoman Geraldine A. Fer- is further amended in paragraph (1)(A) by the table. striking ‘‘any’’. raro served the people of the Ninth Congres- SA 263. Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. sional District of New York for 6 years; KERRY, and Mr. ROCKEFELLER) submitted an Whereas Congresswoman Ferraro worked SA 260. Mr. BROWN of Ohio sub- amendment intended to be proposed to mitted an amendment intended to be her way through law school at Fordham Uni- amendment SA 161 proposed by Mr. JOHANNS versity, at a time when very few women did (for himself and Mr. MANCHIN) to the bill S. proposed by him to the bill S. 493, to so; 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on the reauthorize and improve the SBIR and Whereas Congresswoman Ferraro then table. STTR programs, and for other pur- joined the Queens County District Attor- SA 264. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and poses; which was ordered to lie on the ney’s Office, where she supervised the pros- Mr. TESTER) submitted an amendment in- table; as follows: ecution of a variety of violent crimes, in- tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. At the end of title V, add the following: cluding child and domestic abuse; 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on the Whereas in 1978, New York’s Ninth Con- SEC. 504. MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES FOR table. SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS. gressional District in Queens elected Con- SA 265. Ms. STABENOW submitted an The Administration shall establish a por- gresswoman Ferraro to the U.S. House of amendment intended to be proposed by her tal within the centralized SBIR website Representatives, where she was one of only to the bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to that— 16 women members of the House; lie on the table. (1) announces manufacturing opportunities Whereas when she was nominated as the SA 266. Ms. SNOWE submitted an amend- when available; and running mate of Vice President Walter F. ment intended to be proposed by her to the (2) publishes any Administration rules and Mondale in the 1984 presidential race, Con- bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on guidance relating to such opportunities. gresswoman Ferraro became the first woman the table. ever chosen to run on the national ticket of SA 267. Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. SA 261. Mr. BROWN of Ohio sub- either of the 2 major political parties of the CORKER) submitted an amendment intended United States; to be proposed by him to the bill S. 493, mitted an amendment intended to be Whereas Congresswoman Ferraro’s can- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. proposed by him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and didacy continues the progress begun by f women who achieved political firsts before STTR programs, and for other pur- her and helped to tear down barriers to the TEXT OF AMENDMENTS poses; which was ordered to lie on the full and equal participation of women in na- SA 258. Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, table; as follows: tional politics; Mr. VITTER, Mr. COCHRAN, and Mr. On page 90, line 13, after ‘‘agency’’ insert ‘‘, Whereas in January 1993, President Clinton including in the manufacturing sector and, appointed Ms. Ferraro a United States Am- SHELBY) submitted an amendment in- to the extent practicable, the effects of pat- bassador to the United Nations Commission tended to be proposed by her to the bill ent rights granted to inventions arising out on Human Rights, a role from which she S. 493, to reauthorize and improve the of SBIR on job creation and savings in the championed the rights of women around the SBIR and STTR programs, and for manufacturing sector’’. world; and other purposes; which was ordered to Whereas Geraldine Ferraro’s 1984 bid for lie on the table; as follows: SA 262. Mr. BENNET submitted an Vice President helped our daughters join our At the end of title V, add the following: amendment intended to be proposed by sons in believing they could achieve any- thing they set their minds to: Now, there- SEC. 504. EXTENSION OF THE PLACED IN SERV- him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize ICE DATE FOR LOW-INCOME HOUS- and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- fore, be it ING CREDIT RULES FOR BUILDINGS Resolved, That— IN GO ZONES. grams, and for other purposes; which (1) the Senate recognizes that Geraldine A. Section 1400N(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- Ferraro’s vice-presidential candidacy forever Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘Janu- lows: enriched the American political landscape ary 1, 2012’’ and inserting ‘‘January 1, 2013’’. At the end, add the following: and forged a new path for women of the SEC. lll. MARKET RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY United States; SA 259. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS OF AWARDS (2) the Senate pays tribute to Congress- and Mr. TESTER) submitted an amend- UNDER THE SBIR OR STTR PRO- woman Geraldine A. Ferraro’s work to im- ment intended to be proposed by her to GRAM. prove the lives of women and families not the bill S. 493, to reauthorize and im- Section 15 of the Small Business Act (15 only in the Ninth Congressional District of U.S.C. 644) is amended by adding at the end New York, whom she represented so well, but prove the SBIR and STTR programs, the following: also the lives of women and families all and for other purposes; which was or- ‘‘(s) SBIR AND STTR AWARDEES.— across the United States; dered to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- (3) the Senate requests the Secretary of On page 116, after line 24, add the fol- section— the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of lowing: ‘‘(A) the term ‘covered contract’ means a this resolution to the family of Congress- SEC. 504. EXEMPTION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHI- contract to perform research, development, woman Geraldine A. Ferraro; and CLES FROM BAN ON LEAD IN CHIL- or production that has an expected annual (4) when the Senate adjourns today, it DREN’S PRODUCTS. value that is more than $150,000 and not more stand adjourned as a further mark of respect (a) EXEMPTION.—Section 101(b) of the Con- than $25,000,000; to the memory of Congresswoman Geraldine sumer Product Safety Improvement Act of ‘‘(B) the term ‘recipient of an award under A. Ferraro. 2008 (15 U.S.C. 1278a(b)) is amended— an SBIR program or STTR program’ includes

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a team of small business concerns that re- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) shall not Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7543) is amended by ceived an award under an SBIR program or apply to an off-highway vehicle. adding at the end the following: STTR program; and ‘‘(B) OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE DEFINED.—For ‘‘(4) With respect to standards for emis- ‘‘(C) the terms ‘SBIR program’ and ‘STTR purposes of this section, the term ‘off-high- sions of greenhouse gases (as defined in sec- program’ have the meanings given those way vehicle’— tion 330) for model year 2017 or any subse- terms under section 9. ‘‘(i) means any motorized vehicle— quent model year for new motor vehicles and ‘‘(2) MARKET RESEARCH.—Before a con- ‘‘(I) that is manufactured primarily for use new motor vehicle engines— tracting officer for a Federal agency issues a off of public streets, roads, and highways; ‘‘(A) the Administrator may not waive ap- request for proposals relating to a covered ‘‘(II) designed to travel on 2 or 4 wheels; plication of subsection (a); and contract, the contracting officer shall per- and ‘‘(B) no waiver granted prior to the date of form market research to determine whether ‘‘(III) having either— enactment of this paragraph may be consid- a recipient of an award under the SBIR pro- ‘‘(aa) a seat designed to be straddled by the ered to waive the application of subsection gram or STTR program is qualified to per- operator and handlebars for steering control; (a).’’. form the covered contract using technology or (b) AGRICULTURAL SOURCES.—In calculating developed using the award. ‘‘(bb) a nonstraddle seat, steering wheel, the emissions or potential emissions of a ‘‘(3) FULL AND FAIR CONSIDERATION.—If a seat belts, and roll-over protective structure; source or facility, emissions of greenhouse contracting officer for a Federal agency and gases that are subject to regulation under identifies a recipient described in paragraph ‘‘(ii) includes a snowmobile.’’. title III of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7601 (2) after performing market research under et seq.) solely on the basis of the effect of the paragraph (2), the contracting officer shall SA 265. Ms. STABENOW submitted gases on global climate change shall be ex- cluded if the emissions are from— ensure that the recipient is given full and an amendment intended to be proposed (1) direct or indirect changes in land use; fair consideration in the award of the cov- by her to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize (2) the growing of commodities, biomass, ered contract.’’. and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- grams, and for other purposes; which fruits, vegetables, or other crops; SA 263. Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, (3) the raising of stock, dairy, poultry, or was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- fur-bearing animals; or Mr. KERRY, and Mr. ROCKEFELLER) sub- lows: (4) farms, forests, plantations, ranches, mitted an amendment intended to be On page 116, after line 24, add the fol- nurseries, ranges, orchards, greenhouses, or proposed to amendment SA 161 pro- lowing: other similar structures used primarily for posed by Mr. JOHANNS (for himself and SEC. 504. SUSPENSION OF STATIONARY SOURCE the raising of agricultural or horticultural Mr. MANCHIN) to the bill S. 493, to reau- GREENHOUSE GAS REGULATIONS. commodities. thorize and improve the SBIR and (a) DEFINED TERM.—In this section, the SEC. 506. ENERGY SECURITY. STTR programs, and for other pur- term ‘‘greenhouse gas’’ means— (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be poses; which was ordered to lie on the (1) water vapor; cited as the ‘‘Security in Energy and Manu- (2) carbon dioxide; table; as follows: facturing Act of 2011’’ or the ‘‘SEAM Act of (3) methane; 2011’’. On page 4, before line 1, insert the fol- (4) nitrous oxide; (b) EXTENSION OF THE ADVANCED ENERGY lowing: (5) sulfur hexafluoride; PROJECT CREDIT.— (b) STUDY OF THE EFFECTS ON SMALL BUSI- (6) hydrofluorocarbons; (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section NESSES OF INCREASES IN THE AMOUNTS OF (7) perfluorocarbons; and 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is HEALTH CARE CREDIT OVERPAYMENTS RE- (8) any other substance subject to, or pro- amended by adding at the end the following QUIRED TO BE RECAPTURED.— posed to be subject to, any regulation, ac- new paragraph: (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health tion, or consideration under the Clean Air ‘‘(6) ADDITIONAL 2011 ALLOCATIONS.— and Human Services shall conduct a study to Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) to address climate ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days determine if the amendments made by this change. after the date of the enactment of this para- section— (b) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in graph, the Secretary, in consultation with (A) will result in an increase in health in- subsection (d), and notwithstanding any pro- the Secretary of Energy, shall establish a surance premiums within the Exchanges cre- vision of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et program to consider and award certifications ated by the Patient Protection and Afford- seq.), any requirement, restriction, or limi- for qualified investments eligible for credits able Care Act for employees or owners of tation under such Act relating to a green- under this section to qualifying advanced en- small businesses; or house gas that is designed to address climate ergy project sponsors with respect to appli- (B) will result in an increase in the number change, including any permitting require- cations received on or after the date of the of individuals who do not have health insur- ment or requirement under section 111 of enactment of this paragraph. ance coverage, a disproportionate share of such Act (42 U.S.C. 7411), shall not be legally ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—The total amount of which are employees and owners of small effective during the 2-year period beginning credits that may be allocated under the pro- businesses. on the date of the enactment of this Act. gram described in subparagraph (A) shall not FFECT OF INCREASES.—If the Secretary (c) TREATMENT.—Notwithstanding any (2) E exceed the 2011 allocation amount reduced by determines under paragraph (1) that there other provision of law, any action by the Ad- so much of the 2011 allocation amount as is will be an increase described in subparagraph ministrator of the Environmental Protection taken into account as an increase in the lim- (A) or (B), or both, then the amendments Agency before the end of the 2-year period itation described in paragraph (1)(B). made by this section shall not apply to tax- described in subsection (b) that attempts to ‘‘(C) APPLICATION OF CERTAIN RULES.—Rules able years ending after the date of such de- classify a greenhouse gas as a pollutant sub- ject to regulation under the Clean Air Act similar to the rules of paragraphs (2), (3), (4), termination and the Internal Revenue Code and (5) shall apply for purposes of the pro- of 1986 shall be applied and administered to (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), except for purposes other than addressing climate change, for gram described in subparagraph (A), except such taxable years as if such amendments that— had never been enacted. any source other than a new motor vehicle or a new motor vehicle engine (as described ‘‘(i) CERTIFICATION.—Applicants shall have SA 264. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself in section 202(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2 years from the date that the Secretary es- tablishes such program to submit applica- and Mr. TESTER) submitted an amend- 7521(a)) shall not be legally effective during tions. ment intended to be proposed by her to such period. (d) EXCEPTIONS.—Subsections (b) and (c) ‘‘(ii) SELECTION CRITERIA.—For purposes of the bill S. 493, to reauthorize and im- shall not apply to— paragraph (3)(B)(i), the term ‘domestic job prove the SBIR and STTR programs, (1) the implementation and enforcement of creation (both direct and indirect)’ means and for other purposes; which was or- the rule entitled ‘‘Light-Duty Vehicle Green- the creation of direct jobs in the United dered to lie on the table; as follows: house Gas Emission Standards and Corporate States producing the property manufactured On page 116, after line 24, add the fol- Average Fuel Economy Standards’’ (75 Fed. at the manufacturing facility described lowing: Reg. 25324 (May 7, 2010) and without further under subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), and the cre- SEC. 504. EXEMPTION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHI- revision); or ation of indirect jobs in the manufacturing CLES FROM BAN ON LEAD IN CHIL- (2) the finalization, implementation, en- supply chain for such property in the United DREN’S PRODUCTS. forcement, and revision of the proposed rule States. Section 101(b) of the Consumer Product entitled ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions Stand- ‘‘(iii) REVIEW AND REDISTRIBUTION.—The Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (15 U.S.C. ards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Secretary shall conduct a separate review 1278a(b)) is amended— Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehi- and redistribution under paragraph (5) with (1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as para- cles’’ published at 75 Fed. Reg. 74152 (Novem- respect to such program not later than 4 graph (6); and ber 30, 2010). years after the date of the enactment of this (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol- SEC. 505. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION STAND- paragraph. lowing: ARDS. ‘‘(D) 2011 ALLOCATION AMOUNT.—For pur- ‘‘(5) EXCEPTION FOR OFF-HIGHWAY VEHI- (a) PRESERVING ONE NATIONAL STANDARD poses of this subsection, the term ‘2011 allo- CLES.— FOR AUTOMOBILES.—Section 209(b) of the cation amount’ means $5,000,000,000.

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‘‘(E) DIRECT PAYMENTS.—In lieu of any (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph qualifying advanced energy project credit ‘‘(c) TERMINATION OF PROGRAM.— (A), by striking ‘‘the Secretary shall’’ and which would otherwise be determined under ‘‘(1) INVESTMENTS.—On and after the date inserting ‘‘the Secretary may not make a this section with respect to an allocation to that is 15 years after the date of enactment purchase under this subtitle unless’’; a taxpayer under this paragraph, the Sec- of this Act, the Federal Government may not (3) in subparagraph (A)— retary shall, upon the election of the tax- own any preferred stock or other financial (A) by striking ‘‘consult with’’; and payer, make a grant to the taxpayer in the instrument purchased under this subtitle or (B) by striking ‘‘to determine whether the amount of such credit as so determined. otherwise maintain any capital investment eligible institution may receive’’ and insert- Rules similar to the rules of section 50 shall in an eligible institution made under this ing ‘‘determines that, based on the financial apply with respect to any grant made under subtitle. condition of the eligible institution, the eli- this subparagraph.’’. ‘‘(2) AUTHORITIES.—Except as provided in gible institution should receive’’; (2) PORTION OF 2011 ALLOCATION ALLOCATED subsection (a), all the authorities provided (4) in subparagraph (B)— TOWARD PENDING APPLICATIONS UNDER ORIGI- under this subtitle shall terminate 15 years (A) by striking ‘‘consider any views re- NAL PROGRAM.—Subparagraph (B) of section after the date of enactment of this Act.’’. ceived from’’; and 48C(d)(1) of such Code is amended by insert- SEC. ll04. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND (B) by striking ‘‘regarding the financial ing ‘‘(increased by so much of the 2011 alloca- TRIGGER. condition of the eligible institution’’ and in- tion amount (not in excess of $1,500,000,000) Section 4109 of the Small Business Jobs serting ‘‘determines that, based on the finan- as the Secretary determines necessary to Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 4741 note), as amended cial condition of the eligible institution, the make allocations to qualified investments by section ll03, is amended by adding at eligible institution should receive such cap- with respect to which qualifying applications the end the following: ital investment’’; and were submitted before the date of the enact- ‘‘(d) FDIC RECEIVERSHIP.—The Secretary (5) in subparagraph (C)— ment of paragraph (6))’’ after ‘‘$2,300,000,000’’. may not make any purchases, including com- (A) by striking ‘‘consult with’’; and (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph mitments to purchase, under this subtitle if (B) by inserting ‘‘determines that, based on (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is the financial condition of the eligible insti- Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘48C(d)(6)(E),’’ appointed receiver of 5 percent or more of tution, the eligible institution should re- after ‘‘36C,’’. the number of eligible institutions that re- ceive such capital investment’’ before the pe- ceive a capital investment under the Pro- riod at the end. SA 266. Ms. SNOWE submitted an gram.’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section amendment intended to be proposed by SEC. ll05. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND 4103(d)(3)(A) of the Small Business Jobs Act LIMITATION. of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 4741 note) is amended— her to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4103(d) of the (1) by striking ‘‘to be consulted under para- and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. graph (2) would not otherwise recommend’’ grams, and for other purposes; which 4741 note) is amended— and inserting ‘‘required to make a deter- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- (1) by striking ‘‘, less the amount of any mination under paragraph (2) does not ap- lows: CDCI investment and any CPP investment’’ prove’’; At the end, add the following: each place it appears; (2) by striking ‘‘to be so consulted’’; and (2) by striking paragraph (7); (3) by striking ‘‘to be consulted would rec- TITLE ll—SMALL BUSINESS LENDING (3) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), and ommend’’ and insert ‘‘would approve’’. FUND (10) as paragraphs (7), (8), and (9), respec- SEC. ll08. BENCHMARK FOR SMALL BUSINESS SEC. ll01. SHORT TITLE. tively; and LENDING. This title may be cited as the ‘‘Greater Ac- (4) by adding at the end the following: Section 4103(d)(5)(A)(ii) of the Small Busi- countability in the Lending Fund Act of ‘‘(10) PROHIBITION ON TARP PARTICIPANTS ness Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 4741 note) is 2011’’. PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM.—An institu- amended by striking ‘‘for the 4 full quarters SEC. ll02. REPAYMENT DEADLINE UNDER THE tion in which the Secretary made a invest- immediately preceding the date of enact- SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND ment under the CPP, the CDCI, or any other ment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘during cal- PROGRAM. program established by the Secretary under endar year 2007’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4103(d)(5)(H) of the Troubled Asset Relief Program estab- the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (12 lished under the Emergency Economic Sta- SA 267. Mr. TESTER (for himself and U.S.C. 4741 note) is amended— bilization Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5201 et seq.) Mr. CORKER) submitted an amendment (1) in clause (i)— shall not be eligible to participate in the intended to be proposed by him to the (A) in subclause (I), by striking ‘‘; or’’ and Program.’’. bill S. 493, to reauthorize and improve inserting a period; (b) EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY; SAV- the SBIR and STTR programs, and for (B) by striking subclause (II); and INGS CLAUSE.— other purposes; which was ordered to (C) by striking ‘‘will—’’ and all that fol- (1) EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY.—The lie on the table; as follows: lows through ‘‘be repaid’’ and inserting ‘‘will amendments made by this section shall— At the end, add the following: be repaid’’; (A) take effect on the date of enactment of (2) by striking clause (ii); and this Act; and TITLE VI—DEBIT INTERCHANGE FEE (3) by striking ‘‘that—’’ and all that fol- (B) apply to any investment made by the STUDY lows through ‘‘includes,’’ and inserting ‘‘that Secretary of the Treasury under the Small SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. includes,’’. Business Lending Fund Program established This title may be cited as the ‘‘Debit Inter- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY; SAV- under section 4103(a)(2) of the Small Business change Fee Study Act of 2011’’. INGS CLAUSE.— Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 4741 note) (in this SEC. 602. FINDINGS. (1) EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY.—The subsection referred to as the ‘‘Program’’) on Congress finds that— amendments made by this section shall— or after the date of enactment of this Act. (1) in response to the proposed debit inter- (A) take effect on the date of enactment of (2) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Notwithstanding the change rule of the Board of Governors of the this Act; and amendments made by this section, an invest- Federal Reserve System mandated by sec- (B) apply to any investment made by the ment made by the Secretary of the Treasury tion 1075 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Re- Secretary of the Treasury under the Small under the Program before the date of enact- form and Consumer Protection Act, the Business Lending Fund Program established ment of this Act shall remain in full force Chairman of Board, the Comptroller of the under section 4103(a)(2) of the Small Business and effect under the terms and conditions Currency, the Chairperson of the Federal De- Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 4741 note) (in this under the investment. posit Insurance Corporation, and the Chair- subsection referred to as the ‘‘Program’’) on SEC. ll06. PRIVATE INVESTMENTS UNDER THE man of the National Credit Union Adminis- or after the date of enactment of this Act. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND tration Board have publicly raised concerns (2) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Notwithstanding the PROGRAM. about the impact of the proposed rule; amendments made by this section, an invest- Section 4103(d)(3) of the Small Business (2) while testifying before the Committee ment made by the Secretary of the Treasury Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 4741 note) is on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of under the Program before the date of enact- amended— the Senate on February 17, 2011, the Chair- ment of this Act shall remain in full force (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking man of the Board stated in response to ques- and effect under the terms and conditions ‘‘MATCHED’’; and tions about the small bank exemption to the under the investment. (2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking interchange rule, ‘‘. . .there is some risk SEC. ll03. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND ‘‘both under the Program and’’. that the exemption will not be effective and SUNSET. SEC. ll07. APPROVAL OF REGULATORS. that the interchange fees available through Section 4109 of the Small Business Jobs (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4103(d)(2) of the smaller institutions will be reduced to the Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 4741 note) is amended— Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. same extent we would see for larger banks’’; (1) in subsection (b), by inserting ‘‘and 4741 note) is amended— (3) the Acting Comptroller of the Currency, shall be limited by the termination date in (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking in comments to the Board, cited safety and subsection (c)’’ before the period at the end; ‘‘CONSULTATION WITH’’ and inserting ‘‘AP- soundness concerns and stated, ‘‘. . .we be- and PROVAL OF’’; lieve the proposal takes an unnecessarily

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This has long- the Committee on Financial Services of the versus large merchants; term safety and soundness consequences – House of Representatives regarding the im- (E) the potential consequences to mer- for banks of all sizes. . .’’; pact of regulating debit interchange trans- chants if reduced debit interchange fees re- (4) the chairperson of the Federal Deposit action fees and related issues under section sult in elimination of the payment guarantee Insurance Corporation stated in comments 920 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. or other reductions in debit card services to to the Board regarding the proposed rule (b) SUBJECTS FOR REVIEW.—In conducting merchants or shift consumers to other forms their concern that the small bank exemption the study required by this section, the study of payments; would not work, stating, ‘‘. . .we are con- agencies shall examine the state of the debit (F) the impact of significantly reduced cerned that these institutions may not actu- interchange payment system, including the debit card interchange fees on debit card ally receive the benefit of the interchange impact of section 920 of the Electronic Fund issuers and the services and rates they pro- fee limit exemption explicitly provided by Transfer Act on consumers, entities that ac- vide, if fees do not adequately recoup costs Congress, resulting in a loss of income for cept debit cards as payment, all financial in- and investments made by issuers and the po- community banks and ultimately higher stitutions that issue debit cards, including tential impact on the safety and soundness of issuers; banking costs for their customers’’; small issuers, and debit card networks, and (G) whether it is possible to exempt or (5) the chairman of the National Credit shall specifically examine— treat differently a certain class of issuers Union Administration Board, in comments (1) the costs and benefits of electronic within the debit interchange system, such as to the Board, cited concern with making debit card transactions and alternative small issuers and the impact of market sure there are ‘‘meaningful exemptions for forms of payment, including cash, check, and forces on such treatment; smaller card issuers’’; and automated clearing house (ACH) for con- (H) the extent to which a transition to a (6) all of the comments and concerns raised sumers, merchants, issuers, and debit card fee cap from an interchange fee that is pro- by the banking and credit union regulatory networks, including— portional to the overall cost of a transaction agencies cast serious questions about the (A) individual consumer protections, ease could provide a reasonable rate of return for practical implementation of section 1075 of of acceptance, payment guarantee, and secu- the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and issuers and adequately cover fraud and re- rity provided through such forms of pay- lated costs; Consumer Protection Act, and further study ments for consumers; and consideration are needed. (I) the impact on other entities that utilize (B) costs and benefits associated with ac- debit card transactions, including the debit SEC. 603. RULEMAKING AND EFFECTIVE DATES. ceptance, handling, and processing of dif- card programs of Federal and State entities. (a) EXTENSION FOR RULEMAKING TIMELINES ferent forms of payments, including labor, (J) the impact of shifting debit transaction AND REVISED EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 920 security, verification, and collection where routing from card issuers to merchants, in- of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 applicable; cluding resulting changes to interchange fees U.S.C. 1693o-2) is amended— (C) the extent to which payment form im- and costs for card issuers; and (1) in subsection (a)(3)(A), by striking ‘‘9 pacts incremental sales and ticket sizes for (K) the impact of mandating a specific months after the date of enactment of the merchants; number of enabled networks on merchants Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010’’ (D) all direct and indirect costs associated and debit card issuers, including the specific and inserting ‘‘24 months after the date of with fraud prevention, detection, and mitiga- and unique impact on small issuers. enactment of the Debit Interchange Fee tion, including data breach and identity SEC. 605. DEFINITIONS. Study Act of 2011’’; theft, and the overall costs of fraud incurred For purposes of this title, the following (2) in subsection (a)(5)(B)(i), by striking ‘‘9 by debit card issuers and merchants, and definitions shall apply: months after the date of enactment of the how those costs are distributed among those (1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010’’ parties; and Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and inserting ‘‘24 months after the date of (E) financial liability and payment guar- System. enactment of the Debit Interchange Fee antee for debit card transactions and associ- (2) STUDY AGENCIES.—The term ‘‘study Study Act of 2011’’; ated risks and costs incurred by debit card agencies’’ means the Board, the Office of the (3) in subsection (a)(8)(C), by striking ‘‘9- issuers and merchants, and how those costs Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal De- month period beginning on the date of the are distributed among those parties; posit Insurance Corporation, and the Na- enactment of the Consumer Financial Pro- (2) the structure of the current debit inter- tional Credit Union Administration. tection Act of 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘24-month change system, including— (3) SMALL ISSUERS.—The term ‘‘small period beginning on the date of enactment of (A) the extent to which the current struc- issuers’’ means debit card issuers that are the Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of ture offers merchants and issuers, particu- depository institutions, including commu- 2011’’; larly smaller merchants and issuers suffi- nity banks and credit unions, with assets of (4) in subsection (a)(9), by striking ‘‘12- cient competitive opportunities to partici- less than $10,000,000,000. month period beginning on the date of the pate and negotiate in the debit interchange f enactment of the Consumer Financial Pro- system; tection Act of 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘30-month (B) an examination of the benefits of al- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO period beginning on the date of enactment of lowing interchange fees to be determined in MEET the Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of bilateral negotiations between merchants 2011’’; and issuers, including small issuers directly; COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (5) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ‘‘1- (C) mechanisms for allowing more price Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask year period beginning on the date of the en- discovery and transparency on the part of unanimous consent that the Com- actment of the Consumer Financial Protec- the consumer; and mittee on Armed Services be author- tion Act of 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘24-month pe- (D) the ability of new competitors to enter ized to meet during the session of the riod beginning on the date of enactment of the payment systems market and an exam- Senate on March 29, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. the Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of ination into whether structural barriers to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2011’’; and entry exist; and objection, it is so ordered. (6) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking ‘‘1- (3) the impact of the proposed rule reduc- COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN year period beginning on the date of the en- ing debit card interchange fees issued by the AFFAIRS actment of the Consumer Financial Protec- Board entitled, ‘‘Debit Card Interchange tion Act of 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘24-month pe- Fees and Routing’’ (75 Fed. Reg. 81,722 (Dec. Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask riod beginning on the date of enactment of 28, 2010)), if such proposed rule were adopted unanimous consent that the Com- the Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of without change, including— mittee on Banking, Housing, and 2011’’. (A) the impact on consumers, including Urban Affairs be authorized to meet (b) EARLIER RULEMAKING VOIDED; NEW whether consumers would benefit from re- during the session of the Senate on RULEMAKING REQUIRED.—Any regulation pro- duced interchanges fees through reduced re- March 29, 2011, at 10 a.m., to conduct a posed or prescribed by the Board pursuant to tail prices; hearing entitled, ‘‘Public Proposals for section 920 of the Electronic Fund Transfer (B) the impact on lower and moderate in- the Future of the Housing Finance Sys- Act (as amended by the Dodd-Frank Wall come consumers and on small businesses tem’’. Street Reform and Consumer Protection with respect to the cost and accessibility of Act) prior to the date that is 6 months after The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without payment accounts and services, the avail- objection, it is so ordered. the date of completion of the study required ability of credit, and what alternative forms under section 604 shall be withdrawn by the of financing are available and the cost of COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC Board and shall have no legal effect. such financing; WORKS SEC. 604. STUDY. (C) the impact on consumer protection, in- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask (a) STUDY REQUIRED.—Not later than 12 cluding anti-fraud, customer identification unanimous consent that the Com- months after the date of enactment of this efforts, and privacy protection; mittee on Environment and Public

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Mr. President, I ask AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION Whereas in 1978, New York’s Ninth Con- gressional District in Queens elected Con- unanimous consent that the Com- ACT OF 2011 mittee on Foreign Relations be author- gresswoman Ferraro to the U.S. House of Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- Representatives, where she was one of only ized to meet during the session of the 16 women members of the House; Senate on March 29, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. dent, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate con- Whereas when she was nominated as the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without running mate of Vice President Walter F. sideration of H.R. 1079, which is at the objection, it is so ordered. Mondale in the 1984 presidential race, Con- desk. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE gresswoman Ferraro became the first woman The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ever chosen to run on the national ticket of Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask clerk will report the bill by title. either of the 2 major political parties of the unanimous consent that the Select The legislative clerk read as follows: United States; Committee on Intelligence be author- A bill (H.R. 1079) to amend the Internal Whereas Congresswoman Ferraro’s can- ized to meet during the session of the Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding didacy continues the progress begun by Senate on March 29, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. and expenditure authority of the Airport and women who achieved political firsts before The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United her and helped to tear down barriers to the objection, it is so ordered. States Code, to extend the airport improve- full and equal participation of women in na- ment program, and for other purposes. tional politics; SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE CONSTITUTION, CIVIL Whereas in January 1993, President Clinton RIGHTS, AND HUMAN RIGHTS There being no objection, the Senate appointed Ms. Ferraro a United States Am- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask proceeded to consider the bill. bassador to the United Nations Commission unanimous consent that the Com- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- on Human Rights, a role from which she mittee on the Judiciary, Sub- dent, I ask unanimous consent that the championed the rights of women around the committee on the Constitution, Civil bill be read the third time and passed, world; and Rights, and Human Rights, be author- the motion to reconsider be laid upon Whereas Geraldine Ferraro’s 1984 bid for ized to meet during the session of the the table, with no intervening action Vice President helped our daughters join our or debate, and that any statements re- sons in believing they could achieve any- Senate on March 29, 2011, at 10 a.m., in thing they set their minds to: Now, there- room SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Of- lating to the measure be printed in the fore, be it fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- RECORD. Resolved, That— titled ‘‘Protecting the Civil Rights of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (1) the Senate recognizes that Geraldine A. American Muslims.’’ objection, it is so ordered. Ferraro’s vice-presidential candidacy forever The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill (H.R. 1079) was read the third enriched the American political landscape objection, it is so ordered. time and passed. and forged a new path for women of the United States; SUBCOMMITTEE ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL MAN- f (2) the Senate pays tribute to Congress- AGEMENT, GOVERNMENT INFORMATION, FED- HONORING CONGRESSWOMAN woman Geraldine A. Ferraro’s work to im- ERAL SERVICES, AND INTERNATIONAL SECU- GERALDINE A. FERRARO prove the lives of women and families not RITY only in the Ninth Congressional District of Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- New York, whom she represented so well, but unanimous consent that the Com- dent, I ask unanimous consent that the also the lives of women and families all mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- Senate proceed to the immediate con- across the United States; ernmental Affairs’ Subcommittee on sideration of S. Res. 114, submitted ear- (3) the Senate requests the Secretary of Federal Financial Management, Gov- lier today. the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Congress- ernment Information, Federal Serv- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by woman Geraldine A. Ferraro; and ices, and International Security be au- (4) when the Senate adjourns today, it thorized to meet during the session of title. stand adjourned as a further mark of respect the Senate on March 29, 2011, at 2:30 The legislative clerk read as follows: to the memory of Congresswoman Geraldine p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled, A resolution (S. Res. 114) honoring Con- A. Ferraro. ‘‘Tools to Present DOD Cost Overruns.’’ gresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro, the first f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without woman selected by a major political party as its candidate for Vice President of the ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH objection, it is so ordered. United States, and extending condolences of 30, 2011 SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT the Senate on her death. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- MANAGEMENT, THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE, There being no objection, the Senate AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA dent, I ask unanimous consent that proceeded to consider the resolution. Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask when the Senate completes its business Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- unanimous consent that the Com- today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., dent, I ask unanimous consent that the mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- Wednesday, March 30; that following resolution be agreed to, the preamble ernmental Affairs’ Subcommittee on the prayer and pledge, the Journal of be agreed to, the motions to reconsider proceedings be approved to date, the Oversight of Government Management, be laid upon the table, with no inter- morning hour be deemed expired, the the Federal Workforce, and the Dis- vening action or debate, and that any time for the two leaders be reserved for trict of Columbia be authorized to statements relating to the measure be their use later in the day; that fol- meet during the session of the Senate printed in the RECORD. lowing any leader remarks, there be a on March 29, 2011, at 10 a.m., to conduct The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without period for the transaction of morning a hearing entitled, ‘‘Strengthening the objection, it is so ordered. business for 1 hour, with Senators per- Senior Executive Service: a Review of The resolution (S. Res. 114) was mitted to speak therein for up to 10 Challenges Facing the Government’s agreed to. minutes each, with the time equally di- Leadership Corps.’’ The preamble was agreed to. vided or controlled between the two The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The resolution, with its preamble, leaders or their designees, with the Re- objection, it is so ordered. reads as follows: publicans controlling the first half and SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND S. RES. 114 the majority controlling the final half; MANAGEMENT SUPPORT Whereas Congresswoman Geraldine A. Fer- further, that following morning busi- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask raro served the people of the Ninth Congres- ness, the Senate resume consideration unanimous consent that the Sub- sional District of New York for 6 years; of S. 493, the small business jobs bill. committee on Readiness and Manage- Whereas Congresswoman Ferraro worked The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment Support of the Committee on her way through law school at Fordham Uni- objection, it is so ordered.

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HONORING THE DISABLED Without good quality national programs, DORIS AND MELVIN PORTH AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 91 local stations would lose their ability to attract TRIBUTE the audience that they need to develop local HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. used for local/regional news. HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON OF GEORGIA Why is Public Broadcasting a worthy na- OF COLORADO tional interest? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Demand for quality national and inter- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 national news has never been higher, and the Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I American people are best served when they Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it brings me submit the following proclamation: are informed with current events. great joy to stand and pay tribute to Doris and Whereas, DeKalb County serves as home At the same time, commercial news rooms Melvin Porth of Westcliffe, Colorado. The for many Veterans who have served honorably are shrinking, reporting staff is downsizing, Porths have shown endless loyalty and devo- in the United States Military; and and even the size of newspapers are fractions tion to Custer Country, the state of Colorado, Whereas, the Disabled American Veterans of what they used to be. and the Republican Party. Chapter 91 of Decatur is an organization that Then you look at how the listening base for Originally from Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Porth continues to serve those who have rep- public radio has actually increased. You sim- quickly became true Coloradans upon arriving resented our nation in times of peace and war; ply cannot argue that NPR is irrelevant when in the Centennial State. Both Mr. and Mrs. and it draws in 34 million listeners a week. Porth have been staples in local and state pol- Whereas, our beloved county, continues to It’s still in the public interest to support the itics for decades, and their service has not rely on the wisdom, leadership and service arts and education. gone unnoticed. Doris Porth was the Custer from the Disabled American Veterans to assist More than 2/3rds of voters oppose the elimi- Country Treasurer for 32 years, and had a and build our community; and nation of public broadcasting, and the Amer- long tenure as the Republican Party Treasurer Whereas, this unique organization has given ican people are smart enough to know how in Custer County as well. For his part, Melvin of themselves tirelessly and unconditionally to this bill is nothing but a piecemeal attack to- Porth was the Republican Party Chairman for preserve integrity and advocate strongly for wards a larger agenda. two decades, he worked tirelessly in the our disabled veterans and their families; and I would suggest to my Republican col- school district for 18 years, and he owned and Whereas, the Disabled American Veterans leagues that we focus on creating jobs, and operated an equipment rental business. Mr. Chapter 91 continues to serve our county by not on cutting quality news and education to and Mrs. Porth have also been active mem- being the sword and shield of those who millions of Americans. bers of the Custer County Chamber of Com- served our country in the United States mili- merce. The Porth’s civic endeavors continue tary; and as leading contributors to their historical rail- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the f road district, which is a vibrant and important Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this HONORING MR. ADAM BRATTON part of Westcliffe’s frontier history. The com- day to honor and recognize the Disabled munity outreach of Mr. and Mrs. Porth con- American Veterans Chapter 91 of Decatur, HON. BRIAN HIGGINS tinues due in part to their active faith life as Georgia for their outstanding service to our OF NEW YORK leaders within their church. District; Mr. Speaker, Doris and Melvin Porth rep- Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ John- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resent the finest our state has to offer in terms son, Jr. do hereby proclaim March 20, 2011 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 of civic responsibility and patriotism. The as Disabled American Veterans Chapter 91 Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Porths have given decades of their time to the Day in the 4th Congressional District. pay tribute to the three and a half years of Proclaimed, this 20th day of March, 2011. community and their political party for the ben- service given from Mr. Adam Bratton, the out- efit of others. Mr. and Mrs. Porth are a shining f going Executive Director of the Robert H. example of selflessness, and it has been an PROHIBITING FEDERAL FUNDING Jackson Center. Under the direction of Mr. honor to rise and pay tribute to these wonder- OF NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO Bratton the Jackson Center has seen many in- ful people. novations and improvements bringing the f SPEECH OF Jackson Center into the international commu- nity. ‘‘JIM LANGEVIN SPEAKS OUT FOR HON. GWEN MOORE Through new social media innovations Mr. FAIRNESS’’ OF WISCONSIN Bratton has ushered the Jackson Center into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a new realm of possibilities. He has created HON. BARNEY FRANK Thursday, March 17, 2011 an international constituency with hundreds of OF MASSACHUSETTS Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thousands of individuals. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Bratton is responsible for increasing the speak out against efforts to cut federal funding Tuesday, March 29, 2011 for public broadcasting. donor base tremendously. During his service Republicans already tried to kill Big Bird in the Jackson Center raised over $2 million and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1, but since the American People won’t the number of donors has increased by 75%. our colleague, the gentleman from Rhode Is- let Big Bird die, here we go again. Adding to his successes, the number of an- land, Mr. LANGEVIN, recently wrote a cogent, This time, NPR has been singled out as nual individual gifts has increased by more heartfelt article published in the Providence their target. than 100% over the past three years. Journal calling on his former colleagues in the H.R. 1076 is a reckless bill that would de- The board of directors has also grown Rhode Island Legislature to allow people of fend NPR and prohibit public radio stations stronger and more involved in the Jackson the same sex to marry. That is, Representa- from using federal funds to acquire any radio Center. Many nationally known and respected tive LANGEVIN urges that his State join those programming from any source. individuals have been added to work together that allow individuals who love someone of the It would endanger 9,000 jobs at local public and make this establishment thrive. same sex to have that love treated with the re- radio stations in communities across the coun- We are truly blessed to have such strong in- spect—and legal equality—that it deserves. try. dividuals that work tirelessly to make our world As our colleague notes, he has for some It would cripple stations like WOJB-FM, a a better place. Mr. Bratton is one of those time felt that civil unions were the appropriate community radio in Hayward, Wisconsin that people and that is why Mr. Speaker I rise in forum in which people of the same sex could uses CPB money for about 40% of its budget. tribute to him today. express their love for each other in a legally

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While I Tuesday, March 29, 2011 greatly valued his thoughtful and balanced zens, and his urging ‘‘all Rhode Islanders to perspective, my father was certainly no so- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay honor our State’s founding principles of toler- cial activist. He was just an ordinary man tribute to the life of heroic Sandusky, Ohio po- ance and freedom’’ is an example of his cou- who had grown up through the civil-rights lice officer Andrew Dunn. This past Friday, rageous commitment to that principle for all movement and always believed it was fun- March 25, Officer Dunn, age 30, Badge people. damentally unjust to treat people differently #2083, was laid to rest in his hometown. His Mr. Speaker, I ask that JIM LANGEVIN’s com- because of their race. When I told him I had beloved wife Julie and young children Caleb, pelling argument on behalf of the legalization decided to support the non-discrimination legislation, he expressed his pride in my de- 2, and infant Conner, his parents, friends and of same-sex marriage be printed here. neighbors were joined by thousands of citi- [From the Providence Journal, Mar. 5, 2011] cision because it showed that I viewed issues of fairness and justice as he did. And he was zens of all ages, hundreds of police officers JIM LANGEVIN: NOW IS THE TIME TO REDEFINE convinced that, in the same way racial dis- from near and far, and the Sandusky police MARRIAGE IN R.I. crimination became a shameful part of our force to honor his last call. (By Jim Langevin) history, one day our nation would look back Citizens who gathered formed a vanguard Throughout my career in public service, I in disbelief at a time when we denied our fel- for America as their hearts united in deep have strongly opposed discrimination based low citizens basic civil rights based on their gratitude as well as deep mourning. No words on sexual orientation at both the state and sexual orientation. I now believe that day is federal level, co-sponsoring the Employment within our reach. would capture the solemnity of the occasion Non-Discrimination Act and hate crimes leg- nor the weight of loss all who knew Officer islation, and supporting efforts to repeal the As the General Assembly considers this Dunn carry. important topic, I ask lawmakers and all military’s ‘‘don’t ask, don’t tell’’ policy. Praised as a loving husband, father, son, While those topics have been controversial, Rhode Islanders to honor our state’s found- ing principles of tolerance and freedom and and friend, officer Dunn represented the very they never elicited the intensely passionate finest of citizens in our nation. He laid down and emotional debate that occurred as our to support marriage equality in our state. nation began struggling with the question of It’s time to do the right thing. his life for us, said those who spoke at the same-sex marriage. For many years, I sup- service, negotiating the thin blue line of free- ported civil unions as a reasonable way to f dom. achieve consensus on a divisive issue, pro- His comrades offered tributes and prayed in viding rights and protections to same-sex TED STRICKLAND TRIBUTE one voice the Policeman’s Prayer: couples while respecting the deeply held be- Lord I ask you for courage liefs of those not comfortable with the idea Courage to face and conquer my own fears of marriage rights. Courage to take me where others will not go Then, three years ago, I attended the com- HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON I ask for strength mitment ceremony of a longtime staff mem- OF COLORADO ber and his partner of nine years. Before Strength of body to protect others their friends and family, they professed their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And strength of spirit to lead others love, commitment and respect for each I ask for dedication other. Their sentiments were just as moving, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Dedication to my job to do it well heartfelt and sincere as any of the vows I Dedication to my family to love them well had heard at other weddings, yet I realized Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dedication to my community to serve it well that their union would not be treated the recognize Ted Strickland, one of Colorado’s and keep it safe same under the law. That difference struck most prominent statesmen. Mr. Strickland, Give me Lord, concern for others who trust me as fundamentally unjust, and I began to originally of Austin, Texas, was a Colorado me challenge the wisdom of creating separate And compassion for those who need me state Representative, Senator and Lieutenant And Lord through it all, Be beside me categories of rights for certain groups of citi- Governor in a political career that lasted for zens. I began to see that civil unions fell In honored memory of Andrew S. Dunn, short of the equality I believed that same- well over two decades. His lengthy tenure in public office is a testament to his adoration for March 11, 1981—March 19, 2011. Rest in sex couples deserved. Peace, good and faithful public servant. As the debate about same-sex marriage Colorado and desire to make it the wonderful continues in Rhode Island and in Wash- state that it is today. f ington, I have taken time to reflect carefully HONORING SFC TAMMY AMARO on my own position. Based on my own expe- Though Mr. Strickland did not grow up in riences and my firm belief that all Ameri- Colorado, it did not take long for him to make FOR THIRTY YEARS OF DEDI- cans should be treated equally under the law, it his permanent home. After working for an oil CATED SERVICE TO THE UNITED I am now convinced that affording full mar- well information firm following college in Okla- STATES ARMY riage equality rights to same-sex couples is homa, he decided to run for a position in the the only fair and responsible approach for state legislature. He was a popular candidate HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI both Rhode Island and the nation. If our na- and rose quickly within the Republican Party. tion expects to provide equal protection to OF ILLINOIS all, then our civic institutions must reflect He held numerous leadership positions, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that noble goal. cluding his service as Senate President for As a U.S. representative, I take seriously nine years. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 my constitutional responsibility to protect While in office his priority was to strengthen Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the rights and liberties of our citizens. Mar- extend my most sincere congratulations and riage equality is consistent with that view the state economy by advancing conservative economic principles. He fought for lower thanks to SFC Tammy Amaro, a constituent of because it safeguards basic civil rights and mine, who retired on January 1, 2011 after provides appropriate legal protections so taxes, a balanced budget, and less govern- that all loving and committed couples may ment spending. thirty years of service in the United States Army. On behalf of the residents of Illinois’ 3rd care for each other. At the same time, our His popularity as a state senator led to his nation’s fundamental freedom of religion District, I am grateful to have the opportunity dictates that religious institutions should be nomination as Lieutenant Governor under to thank her for devoting her career to the allowed to define marriage as they deem ap- John David Vanderhoof. As the state’s 39th U.S. Army and the defense of our nation. propriate. The marriage-equality legislation Lieutenant Governor, he was instrumental in Recruited at the age of 17 by her future before the General Assembly respects the im- the success of Governor Vanderhoof’s admin- husband, then-PFC Frank Amaro, on Decem- portant separation of church and state by istration. ber 10, 1980, she immediately demonstrated not requiring religious institutions to change any of their practices or standards Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Ted her potential and quickly advanced. Her two relating to marriage. Strickland today. His impact can still be felt in promotions during her first assignment in the The members of the General Assembly now Colorado and his devotion to the state is truly Adjutant General’s office demonstrated her have a historic opportunity. As a former exemplary. outstanding leadership abilities. When she

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Additionally, John was the Chairman of PolTV service will have a unifying effect for Fort Benjamin Harrison; this honor was fol- the Registrar of Voters in 1959. He then the Polish-American community. By providing lowed by ten other awards. Her decorations, served as Quincy City Clerk from 1959–1992. daily news from news channels operating in including the National Defense Service Ribbon John was elected Norfolk County Commis- Poland, PolTV will increase Polish-Americans’ and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, show sioner in 1992, a position he holds to this day. access to personally relevant international a rare level of dedication to our nation. John is also an active member of his com- news, thereby helping them to cultivate strong Shortly after returning from Advanced Indi- munity. He served as Clerk of the Quincy City cultural, familial and community relationships. vidual Training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Council from 1959–1992; Chairman of the Li- As a Polish-American and Co-Chair of the Pol- SFC Amaro was promoted to the rank of Ser- censing Board from 1963–1992, and currently ish-American Caucus, I am very excited about geant on November 1, 1982. She dedicated serves as Trustee at the Norfolk Agricultural the possibilities for PolTV in the future. 13 years of service, eight active, in the 86th School, a position he has held since 1992. He Please join me in honoring Intercom Ven- ARCOM before being promoted to Staff Ser- is a member of the Quincy High School Ath- tures for creating PolTV, a responsible com- geant and transferring to the 85th Training Di- letic Hall of Fame, and is Grand Knight at the munity-driven company for the Polish-Amer- vision in Arlington Heights in 1993. Ave Maria Knights of Columbus. ican population. I am confident that it will suc- Not only has SFC Amaro been selfless in Known for his quick sense of humor and for cessfully provide excellent services for immi- her service to this country, she simultaneously his loyalty to his friends, John has had the grants for many years to come. managed the competing demands of mother- good fortune to be married to his wife, Violet, hood. In 1996, she transferred away from ac- for fifty-nine years. They are the proud parents tive duty to the Individual Ready Reserve so of two children and three grandchildren. f she could be home full time to care for her Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take HAMMOND SPORTS HALL OF FAME daughters Christina, Catherine, and Jac- the floor of the House today to join with the 2011 INDUCTION BANQUET queline. She then returned to the Army Re- family, friends, and contemporaries of John M. serves four years later to serve another ten Gillis to thank him for his remarkable service years before retirement. to his hometown of Quincy, Massachusetts, HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY In that time, she served as the Senior and to the United States of America. OF INDIANA Human Resource NCO for the 1st Brigade, f 85th Division at Fort Sheridan, and as the Op- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erations NCO for the Emergency Operations HONORING POLTV, A NEW CHI- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Center for the 416th Theater Engineer Com- CAGO-BASED TELEVISION SERV- mand in Darien, Illinois. On December 10, ICE FOR POLISH-AMERICANS Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with 2010, exactly thirty years from her recruitment great sincerity and admiration that I offer con- date, SFC Amaro completed her last day of HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI gratulations to several of Hammond’s most service, marking twenty years of active duty noteworthy athletes, as well as to others who OF ILLINOIS and ten years in the reserves. have contributed to the legacy of Hammond’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES If SFC Amaro’s military career were not athletic programs. On Tuesday, March 8, enough of an achievement on its own, she Tuesday, March 29, 2011 2011, the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame hon- ored eight new inductees at its annual Induc- has been a devoted mother of three, engaged Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tion Banquet, which was held at the Hammond in her community and children’s schools, and recognition of PolTV, a new television service Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana. The Ham- remained an active parishioner at St. that will broadcast live news, entertainment, mond Sports Hall of Fame was established in Leonard’s church in Berwyn, Illinois. and sports programming straight from Poland 1987 to recognize and honor individuals for Please join me in thanking SFC Amaro for into the homes of Poles living in America and their significant contributions to Hammond’s a career of service to the United States and abroad. The service, provided by Chicago- distinguished sports legacy. These eight indi- wishing her a long and happy retirement. She based Intercom Ventures LLC, will help con- viduals are an admirable group, composed of is truly an inspiration and a great American. I nect Polish emigrant communities throughout former athletes, coaches, and elected officials am proud to have SFC Amaro as a constituent the world with their native Poland. and a fellow resident of the 3rd District. who have excelled in their athletic pursuits or PolTV will be the first platform to feature supported Hammond sports and athletics in an f programming from both major Polish networks, extraordinary manner. TVN and TVP. The service will initially broad- IN HONOR OF JOHN M. GILLIS OF cast 15 Polish channels, including TVN Inter- At this year’s induction ceremony, the Ham- QUINCY, MA national, and will offer over 20 channels within mond Sports Hall of Fame recognized and the first 60 days of launch. TVN International honored the 2011 inductees. The individuals HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH provides news and entertainment designed for who have so deservingly earned this high honor are: Thomas McDermott, Sr., Marty OF MASSACHUSETTS Poles living abroad and features popular Pol- Jakubowski, Frank Carroll, Tom Burns, Jeff IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ish films, TV shows, and documentaries. As Intercom Ventures’ third ethnic television prod- Yelton, Carla Eskridge Rogers, David M. Wil- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 uct, PolTV follows ShiqpTV, which provides helm, and Bill Atkins. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in programming for Albanians living abroad, and Hammond is very fortunate to have pro- honor of John M. Gillis, in recognition of his BosnaTV, which provides the same service for duced such a rich tradition of excellence outstanding contributions to his hometown of Bosnian emigrants. PolTV’s innovative plat- among its athletes, coaches, and supporters. Quincy, Massachusetts, and to commend him form offers high definition television, video on In unique ways, the Class of 2011 inductees for over fifty years of dedicated service to his demand, and various internet applications. have made extraordinary contributions and community. Founders Drilon Qehaja and Tony Hoti are have added to Hammond’s rich sports herit- John was born on May 16, 1925, in Quincy, two American immigrants from Kosovo who age. Massachusetts. He graduated from Quincy embody the American entrepreneurial spirit. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other High School in 1942, where he served as cap- Following the Kosovo War, Qehaja started a distinguished colleagues join me in congratu- tain of his football team. Subsequent to his Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) long dis- lating these outstanding individuals. Along with graduation, John enlisted in the United States tance phone company that enabled sub- the current members of the Hammond Sports Marine Corp. He served with distinction in the scribers to connect with family and friends, Hall of Fame, these new inductees have made South Pacific during World War II from 1943– providing a much needed sense of normalcy a significant contribution to the continued ex- 1946. Upon completion of his service, John in the war-torn nation. At age 20, Hoti became cellence of Hammond athletics, and I am very enrolled at Northeastern University, graduating the youngest financial advisor at the firm AG proud to represent them in Washington, DC.

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He is also distinguished as one I am proud to say that Travis Credit Union, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 the few clerks in the State who is also an at- which is based in Vacaville, California, in my Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in torney. congressional district, is a most deserving re- remembrance of Ralph Warren Goehring, a His legacy in the Yancey County Commu- cipient of this award. Travis Credit Union has loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. nity will not be forgotten. I am grateful to have worked with a number of other groups in our Mr. Goehring’s strong passion for education dedicated and hard working people like Mr. community to establish the Money Matters and dedication to hard-work benefited many in Hughes as public servants in Western North Program, which provides financial literacy edu- the community. Carolina. cation, custodial bank accounts, and personal Mr. Goehring was raised in Pittsburgh, and I ask my colleagues to join me today in rec- financial mentors for foster youth ages 15 to graduated from Indiana University of Pennsyl- ognizing the exceptional career of Mr. F. War- 17. After completion of the Money Matters vania and Penn State University. He served ren Hughes, Clerk of Superior Court for classes, the youths open Travis Credit Union as a Marine during World War II in the Pacific Yancey County. savings accounts with a modest balance. This and was subsequently awarded several med- f important program is of great benefit to these als for his brave service. young people as they work to become suc- IN RECOGNITION OF THE COUNCIL Mr. Goehring moved to Lorain in 1952 and cessful, independent adults. ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELA- became a social studies teacher. He taught for The Money Matters Program is just one of TIONS NINTH ANNUAL CIVIL 31 years at Lorain High School and Haw- Travis Credit Union’s many efforts to provide RIGHTS BANQUET thorne Jr. High School in Lorain. He was best financial education to our community and its known for teaching a special course called young people. The credit union has done an ‘‘Problems of Democracy.’’ Throughout his ca- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH excellent job of ensuring that members of our reer, he also served as a leader for the Lorain OF OHIO community receive the financial knowledge Education Association. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that they need to make smart decisions and to As an educator and a strong proponent of Tuesday, March 29, 2011 avoid some of the pitfalls that have caused so labor rights, Mr. Goehring led the fight for col- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to much hardship through the ongoing financial lective bargaining rights before Ohio passed recognize the Council on American-Islamic crisis. laws protecting those rights. When the school Relations (CAIR) Ohio Chapter on the occa- I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- district fired all the strikers, Goehring reas- sion of their Ninth Annual Civil Rights Banquet lating Travis Credit Union for receiving the sured his colleagues that the district could not entitled ‘‘Carrying the Legacy: Advancing with Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, replace 900 workers. Sure enough, with Ralph Confidence.’’ and I urge financial institutions across the Goering’s strong leadership and perseverance CAIR is a nationwide, nonprofit organization country to look to Travis Credit Union as an for justice, the workers won their jobs back. As whose mission is to ‘‘enhance the under- example. one friend recounted, Ralph ‘‘felt that collec- standing of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect f tive bargaining made things better in Lorain for civil liberties, empower American Muslims and IN HONOR OF THE HOTZ CAFE´ the students, teachers and district.’’ build coalitions that promote justice and mu- After retiring, Ralph worked with the Internal tual understanding.’’ For the past nine years, Revenue Service in Cleveland and he used CAIR Ohio has played an instrumental role in HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH the skills he learned there to help seniors with helping to bridge the divides between Greater OF OHIO their taxes in Lorain. He also served as a re- Cleveland’s diverse communities. CAIR Ohio’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiree executive member of the North Eastern Ninth Annual Banquet will provide a platform Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Ohio Education Association, where he worked for vibrant discourse led by this year’s distin- as an editor for their newsletters. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to guished speakers: Chip Pitts Esq., of Stanford honor the Hotz Cafe´, which after 92 years of Mr. Goehring is survived by his wife, three Law School, Oxford University and the Bill of children, two grandsons, two step-grand- service is closing their doors. The patrons and Rights Defense Committee and Kareem Irfan, loyal customers of this fine establishment will daughters and five step-great-grandchildren. Esq. President of the Council of Religious Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me remember the service and memories that the Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago. I commend Hotz Cafe´ offered. in remembering Ralph Warren Goehring, these speakers for their efforts to promote civil whose legacy of professionalism, service to Hotz Cafe´ was founded on the corner of liberties and social justice. Starkweather Avenue and West 10th Street in the community and determination for justice Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 1919 by John Hotz Sr. John, a Russian immi- will forever stand as an example of what it in recognizing the Council on American-Is- grant, wished to open the cafe´ to serve as a means to be a community leader. lamic Relations Ohio Chapter for their eight place of comfort, relaxation and comradery for f years of outstanding achievement. May their fellow immigrants and industrial workers. This efforts to promote dialogue and create a more HONORING MR. F. WARREN establishment quickly became a favorite of all inclusive world continue to endure. HUGHES FOR HIS SERVICE TO the area’s workers and was also seen as a YANCEY COUNTY f home away from home. When the Prohibition CONGRATULATIONS TO TRAVIS Era commenced, the Hotz Cafe´ continued as HON. HEATH SHULER CREDIT UNION ON RECEIVING a speakeasy and became well known for its OF NORTH CAROLINA THE DESJARDINS YOUTH FINAN- famous patrons, such as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CIAL EDUCATION AWARD Elliot Ness and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. When the Great Depression struck, John Hotz Tuesday, March 29, 2011 HON. GEORGE MILLER saw an opportunity to assist those who were Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to less fortunate and consistently gave out bread OF CALIFORNIA honor Mr. F. Warren Hughes for his 27 years to those families who were downtrodden. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of service to Yancey County. The dawn of the 50s ushered in a new era After graduating law school, Mr. Hughes Tuesday, March 29, 2011 for the Hotz Cafe´. John Sr.’s sons, Andrew began his professional career as an attorney Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. and Mike took control of their father’s busi- before being appointed to fill the vacant posi- Speaker, I rise to congratulate Travis Credit ness. Andrew strived to ensure that his fa- tion as Clerk of Superior Court for Yancey Union on receiving the Desjardins Youth Fi- ther’s legacy lived on. During this era, the cafe´ County in 1984. Through his 27 years of pub- nancial Education Award earlier this month remained a favored place of leisure among the lic service, he has successfully been elected here in Washington, DC. working class. In addition to their devotion to each term and has only been challenged The Desjardins Youth Financial Education the cafe´, the sons’ family began to expand. once. Award is given out by the Credit Union Na- Andrew’s wife Betty opened up a beauty salon

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:34 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K29MR8.008 E29MRPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E541 in 1967 adjacent to the cafe´ and in 2003 An- community. The church offered Bible studies, ployers in the Real Estate industry and has drew’s son John opened up a pizza parlor in Alcoholics Anonymous groups, and grief sup- honorably served the people of California as the location that formerly held his mother’s port groups. Community outreach projects in- one of their elected officials. It has been my beauty salon. cluded a meal program called ‘‘Pay it For- pleasure to know Ollie Speraw and more im- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me ward’’ and a program in which the congrega- portantly, to call him my friend. Please join me in honoring the legacy of Hotz Cafe´. For over tion’s children sent gifts and correspondence in wishing him a happy 90th birthday. 90 years, this establishment provided the to military units in Iraq and Afghanistan. The f Tremont community with a welcoming and Church in the Woods has also been a popular hospitable environment for the community’s location for private, intimate wedding cere- IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES J. enjoyment. monies. GNEW f At the end of March, Parma Park Reform Church will host its final service. The con- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH HONORING MS. BRIDGETTE DIXON gregation intends to continue its services OF OHIO THURMAN through other nearby churches. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Tuesday, March 29, 2011 HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. in honoring Parma Park Reform Church. Its OF GEORGIA presence will be sorely missed; however, I Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have no doubt that its mission will live on. We recognition of James J. Gnew, a praiseworthy need only look to the words written on every individual who has devoted his life to uphold- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Sunday worship bulletin: ‘‘Our Service has ing the law and defending the lives and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ended; our Worship continues.’’ wellbeing of the citizens of Cleveland. submit the following Proclamation: f James’ service to others began early in his Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- life. In 1966, James joined the Army to serve trict of Georgia, there are many individuals WISHING OLIVER (OLLIE) SPERAW his country in Vietnam. After leaving the Army, who are called to contribute to the needs of A HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY he joined the Cleveland Police Department, our community through leadership and serv- extending his service to the community at ice; and HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN large. He was noted for his superb talents as Whereas, Ms. Bridgette Dixon Thurman has OF CALIFORNIA an officer of the law and in 1978 he was cho- answered that call by giving of herself as an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sen to be a part of a high risk tactical division educator at Dunaire Elementary, and as a be- which would eventually become the Cleveland Tuesday, March 29, 2011 loved daughter, mother and friend; and SWAT team. Whereas, Ms. Thurman has been chosen as Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Mr. His tenure as a valued member of the the 2011 Teacher of the Year, representing Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor SWAT team is filled with numerous achieve- Dunaire Elementary school; and an old friend, Oliver (Ollie) Speraw, who on ments. Throughout his career he conducted Whereas, this phenomenal woman has March 26, 2011 turned 90 years of age. Ollie over 400 high risk operations. One such inci- shared her time and talents for the betterment has lived a life full of notable accomplishments dent occurred on January 4th, 1984. James of our community and our nation through her where he became a captain of industry and a led his team in successfully defusing a hos- tireless works, motivational speeches and humble public servant. tage scenario at Cleveland’s Hopkins Inter- words of wisdom; and Ollie grew up in Long Beach after moving national Airport. James handled the situation Whereas, Ms. Thurman is a virtuous there at a young age with his family from Min- exceptionally well. In recognition of his acts of woman, a courageous woman and a fearless nesota. As a young man Ollie worked in a heroism, he received numerous awards includ- leader who has shared her vision, talents and number of different trades and contributed to ing a Silver Star, 3 Medals of Heroism, a passion to help ensure that our children, re- the early war effort, riveting P–38s, before fi- Medal of Valor and the Ohio Tactical Officers ceive an education that is relevant not only for nally coming of age to enlist in the Army Air Association Lifetime Achievement award. today, but well into the future, as she truly un- Corps and serve during WW2. After returning James is also a caring husband and father. derstands that our children are the future; and home he entered the Real Estate Business, He loves his wife Cheryl dearly, and his three Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the starting Sparrow Reality, and became one of children are always in James’ thoughts. Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this the original pioneers of Century 21 Real Es- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me day to honor and recognize Ms. Bridgette tate. Throughout his life, Ollie has been ac- in honoring James J. Gnew, whose life and Dixon Thurman for her leadership and service tively involved in his home town of Long legacy will always be cherished by the Cleve- for our District and in recognition of this sin- Beach and the surrounding region, partici- land community. James has been a diligent gular honor as 2011 Teacher of the Year at pating in multiple organizations such as the and vital asset to the Cleveland community Dunaire Elementary School; Long Beach Jaycees, Oceanside Chamber of and he will always be honored and remem- Now therefore, I, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Commerce and the Oceanside Rotary. In bered by those he serves. Jr. do hereby proclaim March 23, 2011 as Ms. 1954, he began his first position in civilian f Bridgette Dixon Thurman Day in the 4th Con- public service as a member of the Long Beach gressional District. Water Board, and served there until 1969. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. LANCE Proclaimed, this 23rd day of March, 2011. Ollie was inspired by Ronald Reagan, Califor- O. DIEHL f nia’s Governor at the time, and his message of an efficient, cost-cutting government. He HON. LOU BARLETTA IN HONOR OF THE PARMA PARK subsequently volunteered for one of the Gov- OF PENNSYLVANIA REFORMED CHURCH ernor’s citizen committees. Out of this inspira- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, Ollie became more active in politics, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH which led him to become a Board Member on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 OF OHIO the 31st Senate District Republican Central Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee, of which I was also a member at honor and acknowledge Mr. Lance O. Diehl of the time. Ollie moved on to win his first elec- Millville being named the Columbia-Montour Tuesday, March 29, 2011 tion in 1979, where he joined the California Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s 2011 Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in State Senate and served there until 1984. Distinguished Citizen. honor and recognition of Parma Park Re- While in the Senate he gained a reputation as Mr. Diehl is a longtime resident of North- formed Church, also known as the ‘‘Church in a protector of the taxpayer who sought to eastern Pennsylvania. He graduated from Mill- the Woods,’’ which will be closing its doors fol- make government leaner, effective and more ville High School in 1984, and graduated lowing fifty years of ministry. efficient. Californians who have a little red Magna Cum Laude from Bloomsburg Univer- The congregation of Parma Park Reformed organ donor sticker on their Drivers Licenses sity in 1988. In 1990, he earned his Master’s Church began in 1960. They met in a local can be reminded daily of just a small piece of Degree in Business Administration from Le- grade school until the Church in the Woods his legislative legacy. high University, and in 1993, he graduated was constructed in 1962. Since then, the con- Ollie served his country with honor in World from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. gregation has been deeply involved in the War II, helped pioneer one of the largest em- In the past, Mr. Diehl has served on the

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Joseph for his greatly de- Mr. Diehl serves on the boards of the Millville cigarettes from the marketplace would benefit served promotion to Assistant Adjutant Gen- Mutual Insurance Company, the Millville Com- the public health.’’ Rather than accept eral of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. munity Alliance, and the Pennsylvania Bank- TPSAC’s report as an unbiased call to action, f ers Association. He is vice chairman of the we are faced with the same controversy that Columbia Alliance for Economic Growth, and should have been corrected more than a year INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 804 the president and CEO of First Columbia Bank ago. & Trust Co. and CCFNB Bancorp. The people deserve a government free from HON. BOB FILNER Mr. Diehl has always been dedicated to his the appearance of impropriety. They have en- OF CALIFORNIA community. In 1995, Mr. Diehl was the co- trusted the members of this Chamber, as well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chair of the Little Fishing Creek Swimming as officials appointed within the Administration, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Pool Renovations. In 1999, he was the co- to enforce the law even-handedly and to en- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, in September chair of the Columbia County United Way gage in policy decisions unencumbered by 2010, Operation Iraqi Freedom was renamed Campaign. Mr. Diehl has always enjoyed conflicts of interest, personal biases, or uneth- Operation New Dawn. coaching the youth of our community. He has ical predispositions. To this effect, I introduced, H.R. 804, legis- held coaching positions with Millville Boys Var- The only solution is for FDA to reject the lation that would ensure that military service in sity Basketball, Millville Boys & Girls Junior recommendation of TPSAC and appoint new, Operation New Dawn continues to be consid- High Basketball, Millville Boys and Girls Ele- unbiased members to the committee in order ered service in a theater of operations, for pur- mentary Basketball, Little League, and AYSO to carry out the purpose of the Family Smok- poses of eligibility for veterans’ hospital and Soccer. Mr. Diehl is an active member of Mill- ing Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The nursing home care and medical services ville United Methodist Church, serving on var- FDA owes the people a fair and untarnished ious committees and acting as a Sunday through the Department of Veterans Affairs. recommendation on this important issue and I Our nation’s brave men and women have School teacher. call on the FDA to take appropriate measures Mr. Speaker, Mr. Diehl has been an active fought together hand in hand in the war to remedy TPSAC’s inane report and conclu- against terror, and many of them are experi- and dedicated member of our community. He sions. has taken a role as a humanitarian and men- encing multiple and extended deployments in tor. His service has helped many of his neigh- f support of Iraq and Afghanistan. bors and guided many of our youth. Mr. CONGRATULATIONS TO GENERAL When they return home, we must make cer- Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in JAMES R. JOSEPH tain that veterans would not be denied access congratulating Mr. Lance O. Diehl on being to certain programs because of the way the named the Columbia-Montour Council of the HON. LOU BARLETTA law is currently written. Boy Scouts of America’s 2011 Distinguished I urge my colleagues to support this impor- OF PENNSYLVANIA Citizen. tant legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f f Tuesday, March 29, 2011 TOBACCO PRODUCTS SCIENTIFIC OVERREACHING ACTIONS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT honor and acknowledge Major General James R. Joseph and congratulate him on his recent HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON HON. VIRGINIA FOXX promotion to Assistant Adjutant General— OF ILLINOIS OF NORTH CAROLINA Army, Pennsylvania, National Guard, Joint IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Mr. Joseph, or ‘‘Jimmy Joe,’’ as I know him, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise again today enlisted as a soldier in 1971 to begin his mili- Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, while to call attention to a significant conflict of inter- tary career. He graduated from basic training being later to the effort than my good friend est within the Tobacco Products Scientific Ad- at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and obtained his ad- Congressman RON PAUL, many of you know visory Committee (TPSAC)—a conflict that vanced individual training as a military police- that I have long expressed concerns about the can and should cast doubt on its recent report man at Fort Gordon, Georgia. General Joseph sometimes overreaching actions of federal law to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) re- completed a tour of duty in Vietnam, where he enforcement, especially as they interact with garding the effect of menthol cigarettes on the was assigned to the 716th Military Police Bat- American citizens. public health. talion. He finished his active duty tour at Fort Most law enforcement officials in this coun- Last year, I submitted a statement for the Polk, Louisiana, with the 258th Military Police try are highly ethical with a strong desire to Record referencing a Boston Globe article en- Company. serve the effort to keep our country and our titled ‘‘FDA Lax on Conflicts of Interest,’’ and But General Joseph did not stop serving our communities safe. Unfortunately, as in any I’m saddened to see that this problem con- country. He joined the Pennsylvania Army Na- profession, there are some people who do not tinues to this day at the FDA. Since the FDA tional Guard in 1974 and was assigned to be uphold those standards. announced the nine voting members of a combat engineer with Company C, 876th Those concerns are a principal reason why TPSAC, questions have surfaced regarding fi- Engineer Battalion. Currently, General Joseph the Bill of Rights was passed. Those concerns nancial and ethical conflicts of interest among serves as the primary advisor to the Adjutant should also hold a primary place in our think- several of the members. Rather than inves- General for all joint logistics matters, including ing as we vote on legislation. tigate the alleged conflicts and eliminate the commodity and material management, prop- This issue came closer to home for me as shadow of doubt looming over the committee, erty and personnel movement, storage and two constituents, one a U.S. citizen, were ar- the FDA has stood idly by as these conflicts distribution, and defense movement coordina- rested by federal law enforcement officials this have festered and threatened to undermine tion, including the acquisition and sustainment month, accused of violating a law that doesn’t the very purpose TPSAC was formed to serve. of unique equipment used by National Guard exist. My office attempted to get information Several members appointed to TPSAC have units in homeland defense, civil support, and about their arrest. We were denied information substantial financial interests at stake in the counterdrug operations. He has oversight of about which agency had arrested them, where decisions rendered by the Committee. One the Eastern Army Aviation Training Site, 166th they were being held, and the charges against member is an active consultant to drug com- Regional Training Institute, and the Medical them. panies that manufacture smoking cessation Battalion Training Site. All of the charges against them were products. Another member stands to make Mr. Speaker, General Joseph has dedicated dropped just eight days later after a federal money on a patented new smoking cessation his life to serving our country. His family has judge reviewed the evidence and determined drug. Both of these members have also testi- made sacrifices as he committed himself to that no crime had been committed. The cost fied against tobacco companies in several protecting our freedom and keeping our citi- to my constituents was in the tens of thou- legal proceedings. The conflicts could not be zens safe. His courage and commitment is sands of dollars. They are still being threat- clearer. something to be greatly respected and hon- ened with the forfeiture of property.

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Many do not pay taxes while IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to their experience in military service or many others are receiving monetary benefits to their return to civilian society without having from the government. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 had appropriate transitional supports. It is reprehensible that our federal law en- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. VA reports that approximately 1,500 home- forcement would falsely and recklessly arrest Speaker, Taiwan is one of the most geologi- less veterans are from Operation Enduring one of our own citizens who owns a small cally sensitive regions of the world and they Freedom and Operation New Dawn. This is a business, pays taxes, and employs other are keenly aware of their vulnerability to the growing population. It took roughly a decade Americans, while allowing lawbreakers from various threats of accelerating global environ- for the lives of Vietnam veterans to unravel to other countries to openly flaunt their violation mental change. the point that they started showing up among of our laws. American citizens are not being Taiwan recognizes that the climate system the homeless. served when the priorities of the federal gov- is a shared resource whose stability can be af- Concern has been expressed by many that ernment are so twisted. fected by industrial and other emissions of such an early showing of more recent vet- carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. erans in the homeless population does not f For these reasons, Taiwan would be a con- bode well. It is also believed that the intense structive member of the global organizations repeated deployments leave newer veterans INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 805 of the United Nations (UN) through its Frame- particularly vulnerable. work Convention on Climate Change We know the Department of Veterans Af- HON. BOB FILNER (UNFCCC). As a member of UNFCCC, Tai- fairs has many programs to address currently wan will be able to contribute their skills and homeless veterans, and they do a great job. OF CALIFORNIA experiences to the world community such as However, the most important piece to ending IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gathering and sharing information on green- homelessness among the Nation’s veteran Tuesday, March 29, 2011 house gas emissions, national policies and population is to prevent it in the first place. best practices, providing financial and techno- It is unacceptable that even one of our vet- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, there are not logical support to developing countries and erans sleep on the streets or in shelters after many of us who have not heard of the horrific preparing for adaptations to the impacts of cli- risking their lives on behalf of this country. battleground stories experienced by our young mate change. My legislation, H.R. 806, will go a long way men and women who have served in Oper- Since 2008, Taiwan’s new administration in strengthening our efforts to ultimately end ation New Dawn and Operation Enduring has proactively engaged in many UN activi- homelessness. Freedom. These stories reveal a gruesome ties. In 2009, UN member states for the first This bill increases funding to successful pro- and difficult war in which servicemembers time accepted Taiwan as an official observer grams for homeless veterans; requires each often sustain long lasting emotional and phys- for the World Health Assembly. The UN VA medical center that provides supporting ical injuries. Of these injuries, none is more should further consider Taiwan’s inclusion in housing services to provide housing coun- deafening than the amputations undergone by the United Nations’ environmental conventions selors; requires housing counselors to conduct servicemembers as a direct result of the wide- and activities. landlord research; strengthens permanent spread use of roadside bombs otherwise f housing programs, and pays special interest to known as improvised explosive devices the needs of homeless women veterans and (IEDs). END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS homeless veterans with children. This class of injury, which has spiked signifi- The time to act is now. We cannot afford to cantly since the onset of the Operation New HON. BOB FILNER let history repeat itself. Dawn, requires special consideration within OF CALIFORNIA I urge your support of this important legisla- the Department of Veterans Affairs. After re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. turning home, these individuals must embark f upon extensive rehabilitation and special treat- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 ment to receive a shot at living a normal life, Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, research tells us TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH TAYLOR and this is why I have introduced H.R. 805. that veterans are over represented in the H.R. 805 instructs the VA to actively inform homeless population. VA is the largest single HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN veterans and educate employees at each VA provider of homeless services reaching about OF CALIFORNIA prosthetics and orthotics clinic of the Injured 25 percent of that population. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VA operates a wide variety of homeless vet- and Amputee Veterans’ Bill of Rights. In addi- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 tion, this bill requires the VA to monitor and erans programs designed to provide outreach, resolve complaints from injured and amputee supportive services, health care as well as Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, with the pass- veterans alleging mistreatment. counseling and treatment for mental health ing of Elizabeth Taylor last week, America, I believe that this bill will do much to protect and substance use disorders. They rely heav- and the world, lost much more than a great the rights of our injured and amputee vet- ily on their partnerships with the community movie actress, more than a celebrated legend erans, as well as bolster the consistency of and faith based organizations to provide these and cherished celebrity, and more than a prosthetic and orthotic care throughout the VA services. woman of enduring beauty and appeal. health system. Many of VA’s homeless population: We lost a champion fighter for the survival Have had a serious psychiatric problem de- and dignity of those with HIV/AIDS. I urge my colleagues to support this impor- fined as psychosis, mood disorder or PTSD. Of many causes which Elizabeth Taylor em- tant legislation. Were dependent on alcohol and/or drugs. braced, such as her support for the State of Were dually diagnosed with serious psy- Israel and the Jewish people, it was her great f chiatric and substance abuse problems. courage and selfless commitment that defined PERSONAL EXPLANATION Have suffered from a serious medical prob- her work to support every effort to find a cure lem. for HIV/AIDS, and to protect the rights of The number of homeless women veterans is every person living with HIV/AIDS. HON. TODD ROKITA rising. We forget how long and hard the struggle OF INDIANA Prior to becoming homeless, a large number has been—precisely because of the heroic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of veterans at risk have struggled with PTSD progress that has been made, medically and or have addictions acquired during, or wors- socially, in treating and living with HIV/AIDS. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 ened by, their military service. These condi- It’s hard to remember, but in the early 1980s, Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 193, I tions can interrupt their ability to keep a job, people knew very little about AIDS. The nation was unavoidably detained. Had I been establish savings, and in some cases, main- went on a publicity roller-coaster, going from present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ tain family harmony. complacency to panic and back again.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:34 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MR8.010 E29MRPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 29, 2011 She was among a handful of people in dreams. That is why, during Women’s History ica’s working families together in support of those early days of the epidemic who man- Month each year, I am thinking more about progressive change. It is a dream that ties to- aged to get us to the right level of urgency. our future than about our past. gether her roots in Highlandtown with my own One, obviously, was Surgeon General C. Recently, President Obama, also the father South and West Baltimore heritage: ‘‘Unfortu- Everett Koop. Another was Tony Fauci at NIH. of two daughters, expressed the same per- nately, because of old prejudices and new But many people got their most memorable spective. fears,’’ she observed back in 1970, ‘‘anger is information from an unexpected source—Eliz- ‘‘While enormous progress has been made,’’ generated [within European ethnic commu- abeth Taylor. Beginning with her concern for he observed, ‘‘there is still work to be done nities] against other minority groups rather her friends who were sick, she became an before women achieve true parity.’’ than those who have power. What is needed ambassador for people living with AIDS, for His observation is backed up by ‘‘kitchen is an alliance of white and black, white collar, their doctors, and for AIDS research. When table’’ economics. When women are not treat- blue collar and no collar based upon mutual the Reagan White House was refusing even to ed fairly, their families suffer as a result. need, interdependence and respect—an alli- acknowledge that tens of thousands of Ameri- One would think that the concept of equal ance to develop the strategy for new kinds of cans were sick and dying, she went public. pay for equal work is so American that it community organization and political participa- To those who would shun our fellow citizens would already be a ‘‘done deal’’ in this coun- tion.’’ with HIV/AIDS, Elizabeth Taylor literally em- try. Yet, we know that equal pay is not yet a All Americans are better off for our progress braced them—showing us how to respond to reality. toward achieving BARBARA MIKULSKI’s dream— Family hardships result from the harsh re- a terrible illness that exacted a relentless toll and the movement toward a better America ality that women, on average, make just 77 on millions. that her dream sustains. cents for every dollar earned by men in com- And so it was Elizabeth Taylor who called f us to account every day, as individuals and as parable jobs (just 69 cents if you are an Afri- a society, for the humanity of those with HIV/ can American woman—and 59 cents if you LIZBETH BLANCO-RAMOS AIDS. are a Latina woman). Last week, Senator MIKULSKI was afforded Working with Dr. Mathilde Krim, Elizabeth another opportunity to remind everyone of this HON. ED PERLMUTTER Taylor championed the American Foundation still-to-be-achieved civil rights goal as we par- OF COLORADO for AIDS Research, a group that advocated for ticipated in an event honoring Lilly Ledbetter, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AIDS research and found funding for research the woman whose Supreme Court equal op- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 that no one else was financing—functions it portunity case led to the ‘‘Lilly Ledbetter Fair serves to this day. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Pay Act of 2009.’’ To her enduring credit, Ms. Taylor leveraged today to recognize and applaud Lizbeth Blan- As she was applauding Ms. Ledbetter for her unique celebrity to speak truth to power, co-Ramos for receiving the Arvada Wheat the courage and determination she had shown going to the media, the Administration, and Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. fighting for fair pay, I had the opportunity to re- Congress to urge ongoing attention and fund- Lizbeth Blanco-Ramos is a 12th grader at flect on BARBARA MIKULSKI’s vision for Amer- ing to the epidemic. Warren Tech North and received this award ica—and upon all that she has achieved in She testified before the Subcommittee on because her determination and hard work public life. Health and the Environment of the House Maryland’s senior Senator is a remarkable have allowed her to overcome adversities. Commerce Committee about the need for re- human being—and a person I am honored to The dedication demonstrated by Lizbeth search, prevention, education and treatment call my friend. Blanco-Ramos is exemplary of the type of and about the Congress’ responsibilities to When I first entered the Congress after a achievement that can be attained with hard find funds for them. Her efforts helped seal Special Election in 1996, BARBARA was there work and perseverance. It is essential stu- public support for the 1990 Ryan White Com- for me, helping us to get our office up and dents at all levels strive to make the most of prehensive AIDS Resources Emergency running as quickly as possible so no one in their education and develop a work ethic (CARE) Act. Maryland’s 7th Congressional District would which will guide them for the rest of their lives. She was a movie star. But she used her lack representation. I extend my deepest congratulations to star power to do something that scientists, I have never forgotten that kindness. It was Lizbeth Blanco-Ramos for winning the Arvada doctors, and public health officials could not a practical demonstration of the same human Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth have accomplished on their own. She made compassion that BARBARA MIKULSKI has of- award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the the nation stop, look, listen, and understand fered to tens of thousands of Marylanders same dedication and character in all her future what was at stake for those with HIV/AIDS over the years. accomplishments. and for us as a society. It is why she has become a national lead- f In this way, Elizabeth Taylor helped moti- er—and why her colleagues in the Senate PERSONAL EXPLANATION vate us to start doing needed work. have supported her work and leadership on For that we owe her more than movie-star two of its most prestigious committees: Appro- fame. She may be remembered most for her priations and the Committee on Health, Edu- HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE screen roles. But it was her living role as a cation, Labor, and Pensions. OF OHIO healer for which we owe Elizabeth Taylor a We all have an interest in women and their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES debt of profound gratitude—for lives improved families receiving fair pay for the work that Tuesday, March 29, 2011 and lives saved, for advances in treatment they perform. Maryland’s Senior Senator was and prevention, and for the hope of one day one of the essential leaders in our efforts to Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I was absent finding a cure for HIV/AIDS. enact the Affordable Care Act, as well as the from the House Floor during rollcall votes on f Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. H. Con. Res. 28 and H.R. 1076. Had I been Yet, despite the national prominence that present, I would have voted against both of SENATOR BARBARA MIKULSKI’S she has achieved, ‘‘Senator BARB’’ has never these bills. VISION lost that candor, honesty and strength that are f so typical of the Highlandtown of her youth. HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS In her family’s grocery store, she learned HONORING MR. JONATHAN SMALLS OF MARYLAND the challenges faced by working families. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Then, as a social worker, she perfected the skills that she needed to become an effective Tuesday, March 29, 2011 HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. leader in our cause. OF GEORGIA Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ap- Today, I doubt whether there is a single per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plaud those who are leading America toward son in our home State of Maryland who does Tuesday, March 29, 2011 equality and equity for all people—and, espe- not know what Senator MIKULSKI stands for. cially, to commend Maryland’s Senior Senator, Her progressive values are solid and clear. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I BARBARA MIKULSKI. We know that she is going to fight for all of us submit the following proclamation: As a father, my greatest hope is for the con- every single day. Whereas, a tenacious man from Frogmore, tinued social progress that will allow my Less well known, however, is BARBARA MI- South Carolina utilizes his gifts, talents and daughters to achieve the full measure of their KULSKI’s lifetime vision of bringing all of Amer- wisdom everyday to insure that veterans and

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CHARD FROM in the U.S. Army as an Army Ranger, retiring community. THE HOLLYWOOD FIRE DEPART- as a Command Sergeant Major, he is a man After graduating from Brooklyn College with MENT of honor and a strong advocate of justice, a degree in speech pathology, Susan began education and family; and working at JCCs with distinction. She started Whereas, this model citizen has shared his her career at the Staten Island Jewish Com- HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ time and talents for the betterment of his com- munity Center as the Director of Early Child- OF FLORIDA munity and his nation through his tireless hood Development. In 1988, she moved to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES works, words of encouragement and inspira- the Executive Director at the Young Men’s- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 tion that have and continues to be a beacon Young Women’s Hebrew Association in West- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, of light to those in need; and chester, New York. Then, in 1992, Susan be- I rise today to recognize the retirement of Rus- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the came the Executive Director of the Sid sell R. Chard from the Hollywood Fire Depart- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Jacobson Jewish Community Center in East ment. day to honor and recognize Jonathan Smalls Hills, New York, in my congressional district. Mr. Chard has more than 30 years of distin- for his outstanding leadership and service to Under Susan’s enthusiastic direction, Sid guished service working on behalf of Holly- the citizens in the state of Georgia, his com- Jacobson has flourished. The Center dramati- wood, Florida’s fire fighters, paramedics and munity temperament is to be acknowledged cally expanded its facility in East Hills and also local safety community. For the last 20 years, and his commitment to the citizens throughout added the Bernice Jacobson Day School and Mr. Chard served as President of Local 1375, the state continues to touch the lives of citi- Camp in Old Westbury, New York. Susan de- overseeing the welfare of its membership, zens in our District; veloped the Center’s noted innovative pro- fighting for the professional standards and en- Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ John- grams for autistic children, single parents, and suring the safe working conditions that are be- son, Jr. do hereby proclaim March 20, 2011 the bereaved. She helped found a first-of-its- fitting of the service of these men and women. as Jonathan Smalls Day in the 4th Congres- kind program for adults with early-onset Alz- Known as a coalition builder, President sional District. heimer’s and their families. Chard served a critical role as liaison to all as- Proclaimed, this 20th day of March, 2011. Today, the Center has a staff of over 250, sociated areas for the Local, as well as out- an annual budget of $12 million, and offers an f side groups such as the AFL–CIO, Florida extensive catalog of dynamic programs for Professional Firefighters and Paramedics, KAYLA KOVAL people of all ages and abilities. The success International Association of Fire Fighters, and of the Center is a direct testament to the Maritime Trade Council. This commitment to HON. ED PERLMUTTER strength of Susan’s leadership and her dedica- the betterment of the community was second tion to providing community members with the OF COLORADO only to his dedication to his brothers and sis- best possible services. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters in the Union. He was a powerful role In addition to her work at Sid Jacobson, model and mentor for many new recruits over Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Susan has applied her energy and vision in a 20 years, always emphasizing the unique Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise variety of leadership roles in the national JCC bond that all fire fighters share. today to recognize and applaud Kayla Koval movement. She served as a member of the In 1980, Mr. Chard was first appointed to for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Jewish Community Center Association’s board the negotiation committee for Hollywood Pro- Ambassadors for Youth award. Kayla Koval is of directors, was president of the Association fessional Fire Fighters Local 1375, where he a 7th grader at Drake Middle School and re- of Jewish Center Professionals (AJCP) for the was quickly recognized for his grit and pas- ceived this award because her determination Eastern Region, and, in 2002, was named the sion. He was quickly elected as a Trustee and and hard work have allowed her to overcome national president of the AJCP. has served Local 1375 ever since. His legacy adversities. Mr. Speaker, this year Susan Bender will re- of fierce advocacy, candor and friendship will The dedication demonstrated by Kayla tire having contributed immeasurably to her not soon be forgotten or lost. Koval is exemplary of the type of achievement community. I am proud to recognize Susan I am proud today to honor President that can be attained with hard work and perse- and I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Chard’s distinguished career and leadership in verance. It is essential students at all levels her for her lifetime of tremendous work for oth- the South Florida community and wish him strive to make the most of their education and ers. and his family well on their future endeavors. develop a work ethic which will guide them for f f the rest of their lives. KAYLEEN LAWTON LAWRENCE SALAZAR I extend my deepest congratulations to Kayla Koval for winning the Arvada Wheat HON. ED PERLMUTTER Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO OF COLORADO I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation and character in all her future accom- plishments. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 f Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Kayleen today to recognize and applaud Lawrence IN RECOGNITION OF THE BEVIN Lawton for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Salazar for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge KALATHIL VARUGHESE MEMO- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Law- RIAL FOUNDATION Kayleen Lawton is an 8th grader at North Ar- rence Salazar is a 9th grader at Jefferson vada Middle School and received this award Senior High and received this award because HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN because her determination and hard work his determination and hard work have allowed OF NEW YORK have allowed her to overcome adversities. him to overcome adversities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The dedication demonstrated by Kayleen The dedication demonstrated by Lawrence Lawton is exemplary of the type of achieve- Salazar is exemplary of the type of achieve- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 ment that can be attained with hard work and ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today perseverance. It is essential students at all perseverance. It is essential students at all to seek Congressional recognition of the ex- levels strive to make the most of their edu- levels strive to make the most of their edu- ceptional achievements and outstanding ca- cation and develop a work ethic which will cation and develop a work ethic which will reer of Susan Bender. Over the course of her guide them for the rest of their lives. guide them for the rest of their lives.

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NYCPM has reached out to today to recognize and applaud Lydia Agede its surrounding community, offering foot A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service screenings at numerous neighborhood health ROBERT ‘‘BOB’’ PRICE Ambassadors for Youth award. Lydia Agede is fairs, including the American Diabetes Asso- a 12th grader at Standley Lake High School ciation’s annual Diabetes Expo and the Cen- and received this award because her deter- tral Harlem Health Revival. HON. JIM COSTA mination and hard work have allowed her to Therefore, Mr. Speaker, please join me in OF CALIFORNIA overcome adversities. recognizing the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and its affiliate, The Foot Center of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The dedication demonstrated by Lydia Agede is exemplary of the type of achieve- New York. I would also like to congratulate Tuesday, March 29, 2011 ment that can be attained with hard work and Louis L. Levine, President and Chief Executive perseverance. It is essential students at all Officer; Stanley Mandel, Chairman; the Board Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to levels strive to make the most of their edu- of Trustees; and the NYCPM staff as leaders honor the life of a man whose passion, devo- cation and develop a work ethic which will in enhancing the level of acceptance, under- tion, and leadership exemplify the meaning of guide them for the rest of their lives. standing, and knowledge regarding podiatric public service. Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Price passed I extend my deepest congratulations to medical education and training, podiatric tech- away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 after Lydia Agede for winning the Arvada Wheat nology development and podiatric research a valiant battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibro- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. throughout the world. sis. He was 79. Bob was a well respected I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- f leader, mentor, and community advocate. He cation and character in all her future accom- KATHRYNN MERRILLS lived his life with a tenacious commitment to plishments. his family and to his community and is cer- tainly most deserving of this honor. f HON. ED PERLMUTTER Bob Price was born in 1932 in Abilene, Kan- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- OF COLORADO sas. He came to Bakersfield, California in NIVERSARY OF THE NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDI- 1937, graduated from Bakersfield High School Tuesday, March 29, 2011 in 1949 and went on to proudly serve our CINE (NYCPM) great country in the United States Army. After Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise his military service, Bob returned home to Ba- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL today to recognize and applaud Kathrynn kersfield, California, where he began his 32- Merrills for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge OF NEW YORK Service Ambassadors for Youth award. year career with the Bakersfield Police Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. Beginning as a motorcycle officer, he te- Kathrynn Merrills is a 7th grader at Oberon Tuesday, March 29, 2011 naciously worked his way through the ranks Middle School and received this award be- until he achieved the rank of Bakersfield Chief Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in cause her determination and hard work have of Police, a position he would remain in for 15 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Kathrynn years. Admired by his fellow officers, Bob New York College of Podiatric Medicine, which Merrills is exemplary of the type of achieve- Price always remembered what it was like to was founded by Dr. Maurice J. Lewi in 1911 ment that can be attained with hard work and be an officer on the beat, and he himself often within my Congressional District. Chiropody perseverance. It is essential students at all described his own management style as was a craft that existed up to 1885, when men levels strive to make the most of their edu- ‘‘management by walking around’’. Though he and women learned through training the skill cation and develop a work ethic which will officially retired from public safety service, his to alleviate pain and discomfort for those af- guide them for the rest of their lives. yearning for public service remained and in flicted with minor foot ailments. The New York I extend my deepest congratulations to 1992, Bob Price successfully ran for Mayor of State legislature awarded chiropodists the Kathrynn Merrills for winning the Arvada Bakersfield where he completed two terms in right to organize and to determine the fitness Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth that office. of individuals who were interested in practicing chiropody in 1905. award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the In his spare time, Bob enjoyed the simple same dedication and character in all her future things in life such as playing handball, playing This historic legislation paved the path for the founding of the New York School of Chi- accomplishments. golf, or spending time with his family. In 2009, f after noticing wall-to-wall crowding in the lobby ropody. Dr. Maurice J. Lewi, who during that of the Bakersfield Police Department, Bob time was serving as Secretary to the New HAWKINS FAMILY REUNION DAY used his enthusiastic attitude and started a York State Board of Examiners, was an effec- program that recruited retired police officers, tive advocate and educator in the field of Chi- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. ropody, and became the school’s first Presi- clerks, and technicians to help the system OF GEORGIA dent. work more efficiently and effectively for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Lewi created and organized the cur- Bakersfield community. That program is still riculum and drafted the legislation governing Tuesday, March 29, 2011 thriving today. the practice of chiropody. He was most effec- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Bob Price was a man of great principle and tive in advancing the specialized profession of submit the following proclamation: integrity; serving as interim director of the Ba- podiatry through evidence-based science, re- Whereas, over One hundred forty nine kersfield Association of Retarded Citizens search and strategic partnerships. years ago, Ms. Hattie Hawkins in the state of (BARC). He lived his life to encourage and Since its founding, the New York College of South Carolina has blessed us with descend- elevate others, but he also held others ac- Podiatric Medicine has been an active source ants that have helped to shape our nation; countable. His commitment to friends, family, of education, training and research in the field and and community will be remembered by all that of podiatric medicine, and has emerged as a Whereas, the Hawkins Family has produced knew him. It is with great pride that I honor leader and facilitator in creating and estab- many well respected citizens and three of the him for all that he did on behalf of the City of lishing multi-dimensional programs in podiatric matriarchs of the family Ms. Addie Rankin Bakersfield and for California. medicine. Its impact has been guided and nur- Hawkins, Ms. Virginia Hawkins Clarke and Ms. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tured by its current president, Louis L. Levine, Florence Amanda Hawkins Wilson are pillars in honoring Bob Price, a man who lived a and its board of trustees. of strength for these families; and righteous life. His leadership and spirit leave a In recent years, NYCPM has expanded into Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- lasting imprint on all those who knew him. the international educational arena with twice- sional District of Georgia, we are honored to

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In 2009, Herb helped recognized when he was selected as NJCAA Whereas, family is one of the most honored design a commemorative stamp for the U.S. Region 16 Coach of the Year and NJCAA Dis- and cherished institutions in the world, we Postal Service, celebrating 50 years of Hawaii trict 4 Coach of the Year. take pride in knowing that families such as the statehood. He has also been selected as a This outstanding season would not have Hawkins family have set aside this time to fel- Living Treasure of Hawaii for his work as a been possible without the support of fans and lowship with each other, honor one another historian and has received an award for excel- campus leaders such as Chancellor Drew and to pass along history to each other by lence from The Hawaii Book Publishers Asso- Bennett who works diligently to show his sup- meeting at this year’s family reunion in At- ciation for his writing. port of these student-athletes both on the lanta, Georgia; and Herb’s crowning achievement was his recre- court and in the classroom. The coaches and Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the ation of Polynesian canoes that were used by players of the MSU-WP team exemplify the Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this his ancestors. These canoes have been used highest virtues of the community: teamwork, day to honor and recognize the Hawkins fam- to travel from Hawaii to various islands includ- loyalty, sportsmanship, and dedication. ily in our District; ing, Tahiti, New Zealand, Easter Island, Once again, congratulations Grizzlies, we Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- Tonga, The Marquesas Islands, The Cook Is- are very proud of you. We look forward to SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim Saturday, July 12, lands, Micronesia and Japan; of which the cheering you on through another great season 2008 as Hawkins Family Reunion Day in the voyage to Japan totaled over 110,000 miles of next year. 4th Congressional District. navigation without modern equipment. f Proclaimed, this 12th day of July, 2008. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me LORENZO TOLENTINO f in recognizing Herb Kane and his numerous accomplishments. His life and career has in- KAYLA TREJO spired many and will continue to influence HON. ED PERLMUTTER generations to come. OF COLORADO HON. ED PERLMUTTER f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO LANCE ORTIZ Tuesday, March 29, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Tuesday, March 29, 2011 HON. ED PERLMUTTER today to recognize and applaud Lorenzo Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF COLORADO Tolentino for receiving the Arvada Wheat today to recognize and applaud Kayla Trejo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Lorenzo Tolentino is an 8th grader at Ambassadors for Youth award. Kayla Trejo is Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Creighton Middle School and received this a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High and re- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise award because his determination and hard ceived this award because her determination today to recognize and applaud Lance Ortiz work have allowed him to overcome adversi- and hard work have allowed her to overcome for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service ties. adversities. Ambassadors for Youth award. Lance Ortiz is The dedication demonstrated by Lorenzo The dedication demonstrated by Kayla Trejo a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High and re- Tolentino is exemplary of the type of achieve- is exemplary of the type of achievement that ceived this award because his determination ment that can be attained with hard work and can be attained with hard work and persever- and hard work have allowed him to overcome perseverance. It is essential students at all ance. It is essential students at all levels strive adversities. levels strive to make the most of their edu- to make the most of their education and de- The dedication demonstrated by Lance Ortiz cation and develop a work ethic which will velop a work ethic which will guide them for is exemplary of the type of achievement that guide them for the rest of their lives. the rest of their lives. can be attained with hard work and persever- I extend my deepest congratulations to I extend my deepest congratulations to ance. It is essential students at all levels strive Lorenzo Tolentino for winning the Arvada Kayla Trejo for winning the Arvada Wheat to make the most of their education and de- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. velop a work ethic which will guide them for award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- the rest of their lives. same dedication and character in all his future cation and character in all her future accom- I extend my deepest congratulations to accomplishments. plishments. Lance Ortiz for winning the Arvada Wheat f f Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- HONORING MR. BILL SAMUELS, JR. HONORING HERB KANE cation and character in all his future accom- plishments. HON. ED WHITFIELD HON. MIKE QUIGLEY f OF KENTUCKY OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING MISSOURI STATE UNI- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VERSITY—WEST PLAINS MEN’S Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 BASKETBALL TEAM Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to recognize Mr. Bill Samuels for his extraor- mourn the passing, but also honor the distin- HON. JO ANN EMERSON dinary career with Maker’s Mark. Mr. Samuels guished career of Herb Kawainui Kane. For OF MISSOURI is retiring from his position as President of more than 80 years, Mr. Kane exhibited a love IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maker’s Mark, the world’s oldest operating for the arts and a passion for Hawaiian culture bourbon distillery. As the seventh generation that has been an inspiration for his people. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 distiller in his family, bourbon was a part of After leaving the Navy, Herb attended Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- Bill’s life from the beginning, and just as his school in Illinois, where he would go on to ored to congratulate the Missouri State Univer- own father made Maker’s Mark a unique prod- earn his Masters degree from the University of sity—West Plains Men’s Basketball team for uct, Bill made the world famous brand his own Chicago. Herb went on to become a success- playing their best season in Grizzly athletic through innovative marketing and large scale ful graphic artist in Chicago, before moving to history. The Grizzlies won the Region 16 reg- production with home-grown Kentucky flavor. Hawaii. There he would continue his career as ular season competition with a perfect 10–0 When he took over the helm of Maker’s an artist, and go on to become both a noted record. The team then proceeded to win the Mark 35 years ago, Bill used unmatched and historian and an author. He went through life NJCAA Postseason Tournament and the unprecedented creativity to reinvent the way exemplifying hard work and dedication in his NJCAA District 4 Championship. the world understood and appreciated bour- craft and culture. The Grizzlies played in the spotlight of the bon. He paired a family recipe with a mar- Throughout his career, Herb received praise NJCAA as they ranked #1 in the National Poll keting campaign that brought out a little bit of and admiration for his works as an artist, his- for five consecutive weeks. Coach Yancey Kentucky in people across the world. Bill left

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I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I cation and character in all her future accom- Like the ads that graced pages across the rise today to recognize March as National Kid- plishments. world, Bill’s instructions for production of his ney Month. This is an ideal time to renew the family’s legacy were simple and clear—‘‘don’t f commitment to take action to stop kidney dis- screw it up.’’ One of the few things Bill made HONORING FALLEN MIAMI-DADE ease. no joke about during his tenure was that no OFFICERS ROGER CASTILLO AND National Kidney Month observes the signifi- amount of success could compromise the AMANDA HAWORTH cance of kidney health and allows us to edu- taste of each and every drop of bourbon. cate each other on methods of prevention, Bill’s world renowned success and innova- treatments, and potential cures for kidney dis- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN tive marketing techniques never lost sight of ease. More than 26 million Americans have OF FLORIDA the home grown taste of Kentucky in each chronic kidney disease. Minority patients and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family-made bottle. The distillery in Kentucky communities including Hispanic, African-Amer- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 remains the only spirits related National His- ican, and Native-American populations are at Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would torical Landmark in the world, and a tradition an increased risk at developing the disease. like to honor the sacrifices of Officer Roger that Kentucky is proud to share. Under Bill’s While the rate of those affected by kidney dis- Castillo and Officer Amanda Haworth of the careful watch, no bottle of Maker’s Mark trav- ease is increasing, many individuals with kid- Miami-Dade Police Department, who lost their eled across the globe without bringing a piece ney ailments go undiagnosed. Most people lives in the line of duty. of Kentucky pride with it. forego visiting a doctor until symptoms are se- My prayers and our community’s gratitude During his 44 years long career with the vere and damages to the kidneys are irrep- go to the families and loved ones of these two family company, Mr. Samuels brought a piece arable. Kidney disease can be fatal to those brave Americans. of history and a piece of Kentucky to house- who do not identify the symptoms of kidney I submit this poem in remembrance of Offi- holds, bars, and restaurants around the world. failure. Every year, thousands die prematurely cers Castillo and Haworth, penned by Albert I congratulate my friend, Bill Samuels, on his of cardiovascular problems linked to kidney Caswell of the Capitol Guide Service. extraordinary success throughout his time with disease where death could have been pre- BLUE ANGELS Maker’s Mark. Thank you, Bill, and best wish- vented in many cases. Blue.. .. es for you in your next endeavors. In addition to the health effects of kidney Blue Angels. . . . disease, kidney failure can also be costly. Cur- Blue Angels, in flight. . . . New Angels, up in Heaven. . ., have arrived f rently, less than one percent of all Medicare beneficiaries have some form of renal disease, on this very night. . . . yet the disease consumes nearly seven per- All there, for us in the darkest days of night! EIGHT IN TEN APPREHENDED IL- Who for all of us, so wore that badge of LEGAL IMMIGRANTS NOT PROS- cent of the annual Medicare budget. honor. . . . oh so very bright! ECUTED Prevention is the best approach at dealing Blue Angels, on earth. . . . and now up in with kidney disease. The most common risk Heaven all in flight! factors are high blood pressure and diabetes, As all of those wrongs they did so right! HON. LAMAR SMITH which can be controlled by diet, exercise, tak- Who to all of our lives, so brought their ing prescribed medication, and regular visits to light! OF TEXAS a health care professional. National Kidney Living day to day, night to night! Month serves as an important reminder for in- Right on that edge of death, as did they. . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as they did so fight! dividuals, especially minorities as well as Tuesday, March 29, 2011 All out there on that thin blue line, but at those with hypertension and diabetes, to get the very height! their kidneys checked regularly. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, accord- At the very height of courage and faith, To In my district, the non-profit Northwest Kid- Serve and Protect! ing to recent figures calculated by my Texas ney Centers provides testing opportunities at As their most heroic Shield of Blue, for our colleague JOHN CULBERSON, an illegal immi- community events and provides important lives did so bless! grant apprehended by Border Patrol agents education to the public about kidney health All, with families. . . living so very close! during the last fiscal year had an eight in ten and renal disease prevention. Quiet heroes, who knew. . . . that each mo- chance of never being prosecuted. Kidney disease is common, harmful, but ment upon this earth... But together, was but a gift. . . . but which Specifically, in Fiscal Year 2010, nearly treatable, especially if caught in time. Let’s meant the very most! 450,000 illegal immigrants were apprehended continue to work to stop kidney disease, save As why they so cherished life, as they would by the Border Patrol. Of this amount, only Medicare dollars, and save lives while doing it. toast! about 73,000 were prosecuted, roughly 16 f As why with tear in eye, we stand here on percent. This means that 84 percent of illegal this very night! immigrants taken into custody were never MALOREY BOPP As we look back on them now, we must now prosecuted! so boast! Such a gallant, woman and man! And while the Obama administration claims HON. ED PERLMUTTER Who for all of us, against the face of evil the border is more secure than ever, a recent OF COLORADO they so stood. . . . would so stand! Government Accountability Office report found IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And away from danger they never ran, turn- that efforts by Border Patrol to stop illegal Tuesday, March 29, 2011 ing evil into good. . . . time and time again! crossings were ‘‘poor.’’ In fact, it is estimated Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise that there are three successful illegal cross- Moments, are all we have. . . here upon this today to recognize and applaud Malorey Bopp earth! ings for every one thwarted. That means more for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Do we make a difference, all in our life’s than a million illegal immigrants enter the U.S. Ambassadors for Youth award. Malorey Bopp worth? each year. is an 8th grader at Arvada K–8 and received What have we left behind, when we are gone? The border is never going to be secure until this award because her determination and What will live on, as ever live so on? Who have we shielded, who have we saved? we enforce all of our immigration laws and hard work have allowed her to overcome ad- All in our most brief lives as so portrayed! turn off the jobs magnet that encourages ille- versities. And tonight as you lay your head down to gal immigration. Allowing millions to evade our The dedication demonstrated by Malorey sleep. . . . laws is unfair and hurts American workers and Bopp is exemplary of the type of achievement Across Miami, but comes a gentle rain to so taxpayers. that can be attained with hard work and perse- keep. . . .

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Are but our Lord’s tears up in Heaven, com- FOLEY, and DONNA CHRISTENSEN to create and has been active in support of swimming and ing from his heart now so very deep! co-found the Congressional Glaucoma Cau- water safety in Philadelphia’s communities of As it’s for your selfless sacrifice Amanda and cus. This organization would be dedicated to color. The Network has spotlighted the work of Roger, and your families he now so helping all Americans prevent the scourge of Jim Ellis, who developed Philadelphia’s first weeps! And to those five sons, whose pain now so glaucoma and other eye diseases. Through all-African American swimming team and was lies so very deep. . . . Bud’s advocacy and enthusiasm, we were the subject of the biopic ‘‘Pride.’’ They are with you, as you awake and as you quickly joined by more than two dozen other In 2009, USA Swimming named Shaun a di- sleep! Members of Congress. versity consultant, giving him responsibility for Watching over you and us to keep! After the Glaucoma Caucus was estab- developing programs for under-served com- And remember, that it was your happiness lished, Bud formed the Friends of the Con- munities throughout the country. He has be- that they would seek. . . . gressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation, a come a global spokesperson on the issue of So bless them, and bless their memory. . . . federally funded, non-profit foundation which diversity in swimming and aquatic safety. For by living a great life to be! screens disadvantaged populations for glau- example, he was interviewed and appeared in And they will live on in your hearts, for all the world to see! coma and other eye diseases across the a Newsweek article in September 2010 about Until, that fine day up in Heaven. . . these United States. Under his leadership as Presi- efforts to lower the rate of drowning among Af- Blue Angels and you, will all so meet! dent, the Foundation provided the first Mobile rican American children. Blue. . . . Eye Screening Unit. Shaun Anderson devotes himself to a vital Blue Angels, watch over me! Since that historic day, the Friends of the but often overlooked cause. It is a sad fact f Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation that worldwide, 388,000 people a year—an av- has performed over 300,000 total screenings; erage of more than 1,000 a day—are known CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF STAN- has made over 40,000 referrals; has identified to perish by drowning, although this data may LEY J. ‘‘BUD’’ GRANT FOUNDER over 50,000 other eye diseases; and has rou- dramatically understate the problem. In our AND PRESIDENT FRIENDS OF tinely followed up with over 200,000 patients. nation and overseas, a disproportionate num- THE CONGRESSIONAL GLAUCOMA Through Bud’s efforts, the foundation’s Stu- ber of drowning victims, and victims of non- CAUCUS FOUNDATION, INC. dent Sight Saver Program had partnered with fatal injuries from submersion, are children many of our elite universities, colleges and Ivy from communities of color and from low-in- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL League schools throughout the nation. I am so come backgrounds. The reasons are many, OF NEW YORK proud of the foundation’s work with our feder- but the ‘‘cure’’ is obvious: teach youngsters IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ally funded health clinics and the screenings how to swim, use safety techniques and re- spect the perils of water. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 that take place at our neighborhood health fairs. I. pursuit of this goal, Shaun Anderson has Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with Bud Grant was a true New Yorker who tire- assisted with clinics in Brazil, the British Virgin great pride, admiration and sadness as we in lessly fought to bring health care to the under- Islands, the Philippines and elsewhere. Most the United States House of Representatives served and stem the tide of all eye diseases recently he helped the Bahamian Ministry of pay tribute to our dear friend and Buddy, Stan- in every major way. We are a grateful nation Education and International Olympic Com- ley J.‘‘Bud’’ Grant. We join with the many fam- for the life of my Buddy, Stanley J. ‘‘Bud’’ mittee in implementing a nationwide learn to ily members, friends and colleagues at Saint Grant. swim program for the Bahamas. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Manhasset, f Anderson also serves as a faculty member New York to celebrate the life of Stanley J. in the Department of Health, Physical Edu- ‘‘Bud’’ Grant who passed away Saturday CONGRATULATING LIFE-SAVER cation and Exercise Science at Norfolk State morning, March 26, 2011, after a short illness. SHAUN ANDERSON OF DIVER- University. At Penn State he was a varsity ath- My wife Alma and I want to extend our most SITY IN AQUATICS lete in two sports: three years on the track sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Richard, Su- team and a four-year member of the swim zanne, Robert, Thomas, Joanne, Steven and HON. CHAKA FATTAH team. In addition to his degree in Kinesiology the entire Grant family as we honor the mem- OF PENNSYLVANIA from Penn State, he holds an M.B.A. from ory and the legacy of your dear beloved fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES California State University—Long Beach. ther, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle Tuesday, March 29, 2011 It is no wonder that Shaun Anderson has been widely recognized and honored for his and all the wonderful times you shared to- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ‘‘diversity’’ of achievements. He is a multi- gether as a family. recognize and congratulate a young man of tasking role model and advocate who carries Stanley J., affectionately known as Bud, remarkable achievement. Shaun Anderson is a life-saving message and the imperative of was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York co-founder and President of Diversity in diversity into regions and disciplines never be- and served our nation in the Pacific theater Aquatics Inc., a visionary network that works fore imagined. Across our nation, young peo- during World War II with valor in the United to save lives through global efforts to reduce ple of all races and communities are healthier, States Marine Corps. He graduated from St. the incidence of drowning. Francis College and attended Fordham Uni- But that’s not all. Shaun is a consultant to better swimmers—and very much afloat in versity and the New York University School of USA Swimming, a college faculty member, a life—thanks to a talented, tireless young man Public Administration. Bud lived in Douglaston former coach as well as a collegiate swimmer named Shaun Anderson. for over 40 years with his late wife, Suzanne and track team member at his alma mater, f Gobel Stabnick, and raised six children who Pennsylvania State University. He began HONORING THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN all attended local schools. Bud was very active swimming competitively at age four. HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANGS MEN’S in the community, particularly with the Saint Citing these accomplishments and more, BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR Anastasia’s Roman Catholic Church parish Penn State has named him one of 12 alumni OUTSTANDING SEASON where he was long-standing member of the under the age of 35 to receive the 2011 Penn Holy Name Society and the Knights of Colum- State University Alumni Achievement Award. HON. HEATH SHULER bus. He will be honored on April 8. OF NORTH CAROLINA The New York Congressional Delegation Let me tell my colleagues a little more about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked very closely with Bud in his efforts as this amazing young man. His brainchild, Diver- a representative of the Medical Society of the sity in Aquatics, boasts members across a Tuesday, March 29, 2011 State of New York and other important med- worldwide spectrum including Olympians, Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ical associations. Bud established a special in- coaches, elected officials and educators. The honor the Smoky Mountain High School Mus- terest in Health Care, Health Administration organization is literally a life saver. It helps tangs 2010–2011 Men’s Basketball Team. and Health Economics; and also served on spread the word about water safety through Through their hard work and dedication, the the Board of Directors of Wagner College and advocacy, educational programs, and action, Mustangs had an undefeated regular season. New York Hospital Division of Queens. holding regional water safety clinics, and con- They held the longest single season winning As we entered into a new millennium in the necting individuals and groups through their streak in North Carolina for all 4 classifications year 2000, Bud Grant inspired me to lead a website. in the 2010–2011 season. They went on to fin- group of my Congressional colleagues, which I was pleased to provide a welcoming video ish as the WNCAC Regular Season and Tour- included ED TOWNS, MIKE OXLEY, MARK for the Diversity in Aquatics Network, which nament Champions. The Mustangs finished

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They include Will Carpenter, Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and the Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Micah Carter, Tanner Cogdill, Mark Thomp- position of Senior Patrol Leader in his troop. son, and Jackson Simmons. Jackson Sim- Alexander has also contributed to his commu- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise mons also went on to be named the Con- nity through his Eagle Scout project. Alex- today to recognize the Pensacola State Col- ference Player of the Year for his extraor- ander planned and supervised the construc- lege Women’s Basketball Team on their re- dinary play during the season. The team’s rec- tion of a storage closet for Liberty United cent victory as Champions of the 40th Florida ognition did not stop with just the players. Methodist Church in Liberty, Missouri. Community College Activities Association Women’s Basketball Tournament. Head coach Jimmy Cleaveland was named Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Conference Coach of the Year. In 2010, the Pensacola State College Lady commending Alexander Christian Nason for Pirates suffered a difficult defeat in the final As a former student athlete in Western his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of North Carolina, I understand the commitment seconds of the state semifinal game; however, America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- under the leadership of Coach Chanda Rigby, it takes to compete at such a high level. I ask ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. my colleagues to join me today in recognizing PSC’s players were able to use this defeat as motivation for their 2011 season. The Lady Pi- the many accomplishments by the Smoky f Mountain High School Mustangs 2010–2011 rates entered into the season with high expec- Men’s Basketball Team. AFGHANISTAN WAR POWERS tations and ranked 14th nationally in the pre- season National Junior College Athletic Asso- f RESOLUTION ciation Women’s Basketball Poll. FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL After an impressive early season run, in- CHOIR SPEECH OF cluding a victory over the 5th ranked team in HON. SAM FARR the Nation, the Lady Pirates soared to the ranks of 3rd in the Nation on November 17. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS The following week the Lady Pirates continued IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to rise in the rankings, moving all the way to the number 1 slot. The Lady Pirates did not let Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Thursday, March 17, 2011 the pressure of being the top ranked team af- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in fect their performance, and they finished the recognize the Flower Mound High School strong support of swift U.S. troop withdrawal regular season with a perfect record, 29–0, Choir. In 1999 the high school opened with from Afghanistan. This decade-long war is never relinquishing their place atop the polls. the hope of becoming ‘‘A World Class School costing our country tens of hundreds of lives Victories in their first two games of the Flor- Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders.’’ Since then, and hundreds of billions of dollars. In 2010 ida state championship set up a fourth meet- Newsweek Magazine named it one of the alone, nearly 500 brave American men and ing with nationally ranked Northwest Florida ‘‘Top 1000 Best Public High Schools’’ in the women lost their lives, which is 63% more State College. The previous three meetings U.S., based on AP scores. Of the school’s than the 2009 death toll. And as I speak, our between these teams were highly competitive, many accomplishments, none resonate quite government, which has vowed to reduce the with two of those three outcomes decided in like the Flower Mound High School Choir. deficit, has sent millions more overseas for a overtime. The championship game was an The Flower Mound High School Choir regu- war with no foreseeable end. From 2008 to equally competitive affair. Ultimately, however, larly enjoys success at University Inter- 2011, overall government spending has in- the Lady Pirates’ season-long goal was ful- scholastic League competitions as well as pri- creased by 9%, while funding for the war in filled, as they cut down the nets, improving to vate competitions. Over time they have earned Afghanistan has increased by a startling 25%. 32–0 and moving on to the National Junior a slew of ‘‘Sweepstakes’’ awards as well as As many of my colleagues demand $100 bil- College Athletic Association’s national tour- ‘‘Best of Class’’ and ‘‘Grand Champion’’ lion budget cuts, they need look no further nament, where they finished their season with awards from all over the country. Students than our reckless war spending. For the good a victory in the consolation game and the have also had the honor of performing of our troops and the health of our economy, number 3 national ranking. throughout Europe, both at the Vatican and this war must end. On behalf of the United States Congress, I the Salzburg Cathedral. And just last week And this viewpoint is shared across the na- congratulate the Pensacola State College they were here in Washington D.C. to perform tion. According to a recent Washington Post Lady Pirates for their outstanding accomplish- at the WWII Memorial. In their song choice, poll, nearly two-thirds of the American people ments. My wife Vicki joins me in offering our they sought to honor our nation’s veterans. support an immediate withdrawal from Afghan- best wishes to the players, coaches, faculty It is heartening to know that this burgeoning istan. Mr. Speaker, our job in this chamber is and staff at Pensacola State College for their generation continues to hold our veterans in to represent our constituents, and they have continued success. such high regard. I want to thank the Flower spoken loud and clear. The American people f Mound High School Choir for coming to our are fed up with a war that has done little to SOUTHWEST GUILFORD GIRLS WIN nation’s capitol to honor our veterans. improve our national security or bolster our IT ALL f international standing. Furthermore, after near- HONORING ALEXANDER CHRISTIAN ly ten years of fighting, it is crystal clear that HON. HOWARD COBLE NASON the problem in Afghanistan cannot be solved by military means alone. Stabilization and re- OF NORTH CAROLINA construction, governance, and peace-building IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SAM GRAVES activities can help to stabilize states, promote Tuesday, March 29, 2011 OF MISSOURI rule of law, and bring enduring peace at a sliv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to er of the cost we pay for troops on the ground. recognize the girls’ basketball team of South- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Make no mistake about it: I firmly support west Guilford High School, located in the Sixth Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I our men and women in uniform. For this rea- District of North Carolina, for winning their first proudly pause to recognize Alexander Chris- son, we must bring them home from a battle- 4–A state championship since 1985. The tian Nason. Alexander is a very special young front with no real hope of military victory. I Southwest Cowgirls defeated their opponent, man who has exemplified the finest qualities thank my colleague, Mr. KUCINICH from Ohio, Raleigh Millbrook, in convincing fashion by a of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- for re-introducing this Resolution. I was proud nine point margin with the final score of 44– tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop to cosponsor it in the last Congress, and I will 35. 376, and earning the most prestigious award firmly offer my support today in hopes that we Southwest Guilford scored the first seven of Eagle Scout. can finally end this war. points and never relinquished the lead

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Riss, Omaha; Evelyn G. Sharp, The Southwest Guilford Cowgirls finished of nationally ranked opponents, with coura- Ord; B. Kristin Swan, Minden; Helen A. Turn- the season with a 30–2 record and an geously fought losses and inspiring victories, er, Cairo; Isabel E. Tynon, Peru; Jane E. undefeated 12–0 record in their conference. to gain their fourth birth in five years to the Waite, Scottsbluff; and Mary E. Williamson, The win marked their second consecutive sea- Florida state Final Four. Facing their cross Omaha. son as Regular Season Conference Cham- town rival in the final game of the state cham- I ask my colleagues to join me today in hon- pions and Conference Tournament Cham- pionship for the second consecutive year, the oring the distinguished service of Nebraska’s pions. With 9 points and 14 rebounds, senior Wildcats were victorious; ending the season Women Airforce Service Pilots to our nation. Shannon Buchanan earned 4–A All Con- with a 28–5 record. f ference, News & Record 2nd Team, and All I am happy to recognize the contribution of District 2nd Team accolades. Junior Zena coaches and players to the Wildcats’ historic PROHIBITING FEDERAL FUNDING Lovette had 14 points and 7 rebounds and season. Assistant coaches Eric Faber, David OF NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO was named 4–A Piedmont Triad Player of the Jacobin, David Stock, and Tom Beard and SPEECH OF Year, State Regional Tournament Most Valu- their longtime head coach David Bailey, of- able Player, State Championship Most Out- fered wisdom and careful instruction to de- HON. MIKE THOMPSON standing Player, and to the News & Record velop the team’s innate talent. The starting OF CALIFORNIA 1st Team as well as the All-District 1st Team. lineup, all seniors, all going onto college next IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Another junior, Jessica ‘‘JP’’ Pone had 13 year, includes Brett Comer, Alex Swanson, Thursday, March 17, 2011 points and 3 rebounds and was named the and Austin Keel. The Captains, James Ferrell, game’s Kay Yow Most Valuable Player and recipient of the Coaches Achievement award, Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, was also named to the 4–A All Conference and Austin Rivers, future Duke University ath- I rise in opposition to H.R. 1076. Team. Head Coach Jessica Bryan was named lete and ESPN #1 ranked player in the nation, Without so much as a single hearing, the District Coach of the Year, the News & Record also deserve recognition here today. I wish legislation being debated today would dis- Coach of the Year, and to top it all, she was only the best for these young men, as they mantle a public radio system depended upon named as the Associated Press 2010–11 girls apply their dedication and work ethic towards by 34 million Americans weekly, many of high school basketball coach for all of North even higher pursuits. whom are from rural America. Carolina. As the seniors graduate and move on from In fact, in many rural areas of our country The Cowgirls were led by seniors Shannon Winter Park High, they will pass the mantle of like the one I represent, public broadcasters Buchanan and Brittany Connor, along with leadership along to the younger players whose are among the few journalists still around who Jasmine Pinnix, Briana Burgins, Duncan Hack- consistent effort proved invaluable all season actually deliver local news to residents. ney, Kennedy Porter, Shanel Lawrence, Aja long. Brian Klusman, Perry Klusman, Michael One needs to look no further than last Mott, Zena Lovette, Jessica Pone, Jessica Merlano, Billydee Williams, Josh Williams, week’s massive earthquake in Japan and the Bridges, Jenea Rogers and Ayana Rivers. Of Malcom Laws and Kyle Brown, will provide the resulting tsunami that devastated communities course, they could not have achieved the state direction and experience to guide the Wildcats on the west coast to understand how impor- championship without outstanding coaching team next year. tant public broadcasting is in these rural led by Head Coach Jessica Bryan and Assist- In conclusion, I wish the Wildcats success in areas. ant Coaches Samuel D. Warren I, Tashocka the upcoming ESPN Rise National High A small community in my district, Crescent Belk and Nick Scarborough. School Invitational. I know that whatever the City, California was hit the hardest. Eight foot Also deserving mention are Quierra Lovette final score, these players have performed with waves of water destroyed the city’s harbor, (Scorekeeper), Jasmine Rogers (Statistician), excellence for a truly extraordinary season. caused over $36 million dollars in damage, JaNiya Williams (Statistician), Alexis Couch f and took the life of an individual who was (Water), and Shay Barr-Poole (Film). swept into the sea. Congratulations are also warranted for all of A TRIBUTE TO NEBRASKA’S When the tsunami warnings were first those who supported the girls’ basketball pro- WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PI- issued, KHSU public radio, the most-listened- gram at Southwest Guilford High School in- LOTS to station on the North Coast of California, cluding Principal Alan Parker, Assistant Prin- broadcast essential information to the people cipals Enid Barnum, Joseph Johnson and Mi- HON. ADRIAN SMITH of Crescent City and the surrounding areas. chael Hettenbach as well as Athletic Director OF NEBRASKA KHSU was on the air with tsunami warnings Brindon Christman. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by 6 a.m. local time—telling residents to evac- uate the low coastal areas, announcing school Again, on behalf of the citizens of the Sixth Tuesday, March 29, 2011 District of North Carolina, we congratulate the closings, and letting people know where emer- Southwest Guilford High School girls’ basket- Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise gency shelters were located in both Humboldt ball team, along with the faculty, staff and stu- today in honor of 19 women who were in- and Del Norte counties. dents for their championship season. ducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall of KHSU kept up with this information until the f Fame on January 27, 2011. These women warning was lifted later in the afternoon. served as Women Airforce Service Pilots, or This critically important local coverage was CONGRATULATING THE WINTER WASPs, during World War II. coupled with breaking news from NPR about PARK HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS From 1942–1944, more than 1,100 women the earthquake in Japan, the tsunami warning BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM left behind their homes and jobs for once-in- for the entire west coast, and the science and a-lifetime opportunity—to serve as civilian pi- analysis behind this event and how it can af- HON. DANIEL WEBSTER lots for the U.S. Army Air Forces. As the first fect us—immediately and in the long run. OF FLORIDA women to fly military aircraft during World War If H.R. 1076 is passed into law, KHSU IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES II, WASPs towed aerial gunnery targets, trans- would be prohibited from using CPB funds to ported personnel and cargo, and ferried air- acquire this necessary programming in the fu- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 planes to training fields and embarkation ture, even though it was critically important Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate points. At the height of the war, WASPs flew during this local emergency. the 2010–2011 Wildcat boys Basketball team more than 60 million miles which freed male There is no doubt that public radio’s ability of Winter Park High School, the reigning state pilots for combat and played a critical role in to effectively serve rural America will be per- champions from Central Florida. our victory. manently impaired if this legislation is signed Long before the first whistle blew in the reg- The Nebraskans who served as WASPs into law. ular season, the Wildcats aspired to the high- were: Dorothy L. Bancroft, Lincoln; Mary B. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pro- est standard with their mantra, ‘‘Make His- Beecham, Omaha; Lois V. Boien, Omaha; tect this critically important resource and vote tory.’’ As the reigning 6A State Champions, Lois A. Bristol, Bayard; Grace ‘‘Betty’’ E. against H.R. 1076.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to taken on Thursday, March 17. mote religious freedom. recognize the 24th anniversary of the naming Had I been present, I would have voted On a personal note, I will miss Ambassador of Chavez Drive and the fifth annual Cesar ‘‘aye’’ on rollcalls 189, 190, and 192, and ‘‘no’’ Phung, and I extend to him, his wife, Nguyen Chavez March in my hometown of Flint, Michi- on rollcalls 191 and 193. Thi Nhan, and their two sons my highest re- gan. A celebration and fundraiser for the f gards and well wishes in all their future en- United Farm Workers members was held on deavors. March 26th to coincide with what would have HONORING THE SERVICE OF HIS been the late Cesar Chavez’s 84th birthday. EXCELLENCE LE CONG PHUNG, f Born on a family farm, March 31, 1927, AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY Cesar Chavez witnessed firsthand the suf- AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE RECOGNIZING COACH NATALIE fering of migrant workers. When the family lost SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET- RANDOLPH the farm during the Great Depression, Cesar NAM TO THE UNITED STATES OF toiled in the fields following crops across the AMERICA HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Southwest. After serving in the U.S. Navy dur- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ing World War II he returned to farm work and HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA began his lifelong commitment to justice for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF AMERICAN SAMOA migrant workers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 29, 2011 During the 1960s Cesar Chavez, in reaction Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask the to the conditions he witnessed in the fields, House of Representatives to join me in recog- became a union activist. Adopting the tech- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise niques of industrial unions like the UAW, today to honor the distinguished service of my nizing Coach Natalie Randolph, the first fe- male boys varsity head football coach at Cal- Cesar fought against agribusiness and unfair good friend, His Excellency Le Cong Phung, laws that forbade farm workers from orga- who in October 2007 was appointed by Presi- vin Coolidge Senior High School in Wash- ington, DC, where she also teaches. nizing. A nationwide boycott of table grapes dent Nguyen Minh Triet as Ambassador Ex- and a 25-day hunger strike brought the United traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist As we commemorate Women’s History Month this year, I want to celebrate the coach Farm Workers international attention. His lead- Republic of Vietnam to the United States of ership and personal commitment forced agri- America. for becoming the first permanent female boys varsity head football coach in the District of business to sign the first union contract with Prior to his appointment, the Honorable Le the United Farm Workers. He labored to im- Cong Phung served as the First Deputy For- Columbia and the only current female boys varsity head football coach in the nation. prove the health and safety of the workers. He eign Minister, the second-highest ranking offi- fought successfully to end the use of harmful cial in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during Natalie Randolph, a native Washingtonian, is not only a football coach, she also is a su- chemicals like DDT and benefited not only the which time he assisted the Deputy Prime Min- workers but the consumers as well. ister and Foreign Minister regarding Vietnam’s perb athlete. Coach Randolph made her mark with the DC Divas of the Independent Wom- When Cesar Chavez died in 1993, over foreign policy. 40,000 people attended his funeral. In a show From 2001–2004, he served as Deputy For- en’s Football League. After playing five sea- sons there, she became an assistant boys of respect for the man who had changed so eign Minister and as the Assistant Foreign many lives, our nation posthumously awarded Minister from 1999–2000. During his 39-year varsity football coach at H.D. Woodson Senior High School in the District for two seasons. him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. career, Ambassador Le Cong Phung served in Mr. Speaker, Flint Michigan was the first In her youth, Natalie nurtured her athletic foreign posts in England, China, and Indo- community in our nation to honor this great skills in track and field at Sidwell Friends nesia. He was also Vietnam’s Ambassador to humanitarian by naming a street after Cesar School and later at the University of Virginia. Thailand. Chavez. I ask the House of Representatives to Her love of football grew after her father first While in Washington, Ambassador Phung join me in honoring the memory of Cesar Cha- introduced her in high school to women foot- became a key figure in strengthening the U.S.- vez and his legacy to the American people. Vietnam partnership. At the Ambassador’s re- ball players. f quest, it was my privilege to join him, former Natalie began her professional career as an President Bill Clinton, Senator JOHN KERRY, educator, after receiving a Bachelor of Arts IN HONOR OF DONNA PAINTER Senator JOHN MCCAIN and Assistant Secretary degree in Environmental Science and a Mas- of State Kurt Campbell in offering keynote re- ter’s degree in Education from the University HON. JOE BARTON of Virginia. She first taught at H.D. Woodson marks on July 14, 2010 as Vietnam celebrated OF TEXAS and currently teaches Environmental Science 15 years of diplomatic relations with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. and Biology at Calvin Coolidge. With the support of Ambassador Phung and Calvin Coolidge’s winning record of 6–4 in Tuesday, March 29, 2011 in my capacity as the newly elected Chairman Coach Randolph’s debut season vindicated Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the decision to make her head coach. At the today to honor Donna Painter for her dedica- Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment, same time, the new coach required mandatory tion and contributions to nephrology nursing I returned to Vietnam in 2007 for the first time study halls and SAT prep courses to improve and kidney patients in Texas and across the in 40 years, having previously served at the the team’s academic performance. Coach country. height of the Tet Offensive in 1967. The visit Randolph is committed to winning, both inside Donna is one of my constituents from Cor- changed me. and outside the classroom. sicana, Texas and she served as President of On May 15, 2008, in close cooperation with Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Ambassador Phung, I held a Subcommittee atives to join me in honoring Natalie Randolph (ANNA) in 2010 and 2011. hearing entitled, ‘‘Our Forgotten Responsi- for her accomplishments as a teacher who en- Donna earned her Masters of Science in bility? What Can We Do to Help Victims of courages strong academic achievement, as a Health Care Administration from Texas Wom- Agent Orange?’’ This was the first time in the world-class athlete, and as the first permanent en’s University in Dallas, Texas. She is a Reg- history of the U.S. Congress that a hearing female boys varsity head football coach in the istered Nurse and a Certified Nephrology had been held on Agent Orange which in- District of Columbia. May we wish Coach Ran- Nurse. cluded our Vietnamese counterparts as wit- dolph and the Calvin Coolidge Senior High Donna has worked for Fresenius Medical nesses. Two more hearings followed on June School Colts the best on the upcoming sea- Care in various positions since 1983. Over the 4, 2009 and July 15, 2010, paving the way for son, both on and off the field. course of her career, she has served as a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:34 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MR8.030 E29MRPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E553 staff nurse, a charge nurse, Home Training went up against 39 other teams from across He’s been recognized for his leadership with Coordinator, Director of Nursing, and Clinic the United States and Canada. In this regional numerous honors and awards. He was named Manager. She has also been Regional Quality competition, teams were challenged to con- one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential People, Manager, and Director of Training and Organi- struct robots that could place tubes on ele- Executive of the Year by the National Man- zational Development for Fresenius’ West vated pegs. After finishing this first part of the agement Association, Citizen of the Year by Business Unit. Currently, in addition to serving task, the robots were required to deploy small- the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the as President of ANNA, Donna is the Regional er robots capable of climbing to the top of a Marietta Daily Journal, and Man of Influence Vice President for Fresenius’ East Texas Re- 10–foot pole. Upon reaching the top, the by the Atlanta Business League. gion. ‘‘minibots’’ would set off sensors to signal Mr. Rhyant has taken his success and used Donna has been an active member of completion of the task. The Girls of Steel per- it to give back to his community and the 11th ANNA for more than 20 years—serving in a formed well in the qualification round, and District of Georgia. He has served on numer- variety of leadership roles. As ANNA Presi- their success continued throughout the seed- ous local and national boards, chaired many dent, she has implemented a broad range of ing and elimination rounds of the competition. major philanthropic events, and has shared his initiatives that will continue to improve care for In recognition of their hard work, intel- knowledge and experience with youth leader- patients whose lives depend on dialysis and ligence, and teamwork, I want to mention each ship forums, local schools, and even univer- other kidney replacement treatments. In par- of these inspiring young ladies by name. They sities. ticular, she has helped to ensure that ANNA are Grace Handler, Calista Frederick- will play a significant role in the nation-wide Jaskiewicz, Hallie Goldstein, Nila Ravi, Eliza- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me proliferation of quality improvements and pol- beth Kysel, Rachel Lischy, Olivia Parks, Bryce in recognizing the accomplishments of this icy in kidney care. Volk, Jaden Barney, Maya Chandrasekaran, outstanding citizen and community leader, Mr. Lee Rhyant, and wish him the best of luck as ANNA is one of the largest and most pres- Julia DiPietro, Campbell Konrad, Rachel he retires and starts a new chapter. tigious nursing associations in America. The Round, Jordyn Zechender, Naoka organization is the recognized leader in ne- Gunawardena, Dakota Calvert, Jeannette phrology nursing practice, education, research, Melanie Young, Tayler Wright, Kathryn f and advocacy. ANNA’s members are reg- Hendrickson, Pragna Mannam, Anna Maria istered nurses and health care professionals Sicenica, Dahee Kim, Zhimi Ding, and CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW- MAN CHAPEL UNITED METH- that care for patients of all ages who are ex- Xinchao Li. ODIST CHURCH periencing, or are at risk for, kidney disease. I also want to express my appreciation to Please join me in commending Donna the Carnegie Mellon University Field Robotics Painter for her years of service to ANNA and Center, which has mentored the Girls of Steel. the patients she cares for in Texas. Thank As a result of their efforts, more young women HON. RON PAUL you, Mr. Speaker. are gaining real-world technological experi- OF TEXAS ences which will certainly aid them in the fu- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ture. GIRLS OF STEEL ROBOTICS TEAM I wish the Girls of Steel the best of luck as Tuesday, March 29, 2011 they head to St. Louis to compete this April, HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE and I hope for their continual success. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to f congratulate the parishioners of Newman OF PENNSYLVANIA Chapel United Methodist Church of Kendleton, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATEMENT OF PERSONAL Texas, on the opening of their new multipur- EXPLANATION Tuesday, March 29, 2011 pose worship center. The Center opened this past Sunday, March 27th. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. JAMES B. RENACCI congratulate the Girls of Steel robotics team Established in approximately 1872, Newman OF OHIO on winning the Rookie All-Star Award at the Chapel was the first Methodist Church orga- 2011 Pittsburgh Regional F.I.R.S.T. Robotics IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nized in the Kendleton. Originally, parishioners Competition held on March 12th and 13th. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 met by the San Bernard River under the old oak trees. Services were held at the river until Because of their hard work and impressive Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, although 1874 when the parishioners constructed a log performance, the team has been invited to present and on the House floor during the leg- cabin that severed as both as a place for wor- compete at the F.I.R.S.T. Championship in St. islative day of March 16, 2011, my ‘‘no’’ vote ship and a school. Louis in April. The championship is the final for Rollcall vote No. 186 did not register. Had and largest competition of the robotics season my vote correctly registered, the record would Newman Chapel may have come a long and features teams from across the world. display a vote of ‘‘no.’’ way from its roots in a gathering of believers F.I.R.S.T., which stands for ‘‘For Inspiration by the San Bernard River, but what has never f and Recognition of Science and Technology,’’ changed is the parishioners and staff’s com- is an organization dedicated to introducing our RECOGNIZING MR. LEE E. RHYANT mitment to the mission of building a spirit-filled youth to the world of science and technology. UPON HIS RETIREMENT community church of believers. The new wor- This year alone, approximately 250,000 stu- ship center will enhance the Church’s ability to dents are gaining practical, team-based engi- carry out this mission by providing a more HON. PHIL GINGREY spacious and comfortable location for worship neering experiences by participating in OF GEORGIA F.I.R.S.T. and other traditional church activities. The new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a co-chair of the Congressional Robotics multipurpose center will also be used for new Caucus, I think competitions such as these Tuesday, March 29, 2011 ministries and needed services to the all the are outstanding tools for getting students inter- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, people of Kendleton. Some of the new pro- ested in careers in science, technology, engi- today I rise to commemorate a decade of grams planed include a Sunday morning neering, and math. I believe our nation’s future achievement by an important business leader breakfast and bible study, a senior daycare economic growth and prosperity depends in our community, Mr. Lee E. Rhyant. center, after school tutorials and programs to upon getting young people interested and en- Mr. Rhyant has spent over ten years serving provide nutritious food to Kendleton’s low-in- gaged in scientific pursuits, and I want to com- as the Executive Vice President and General come population. mend organizations like F.I.R.S.T. for the im- Manager of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics In conclusion, I once again extend my con- portant work they do in that regard. Company facility in Marietta, Georgia. He suc- gratulations to the parishioners and staff of The Girls of Steel team is made up of 24 cessfully led a staff of 8,000 with his clear vi- Newman Chapel United Methodist Church on young women from high schools in and sion and his ability proved to be great as he the opening of their new multi-purpose wor- around the Pittsburgh area. In their first year built a strong association with the U.S. Air ship center. I am certain all of Newman Chap- of competition, and using a robot they de- Force and industry leaders in Cobb County el’s parishioners as well as the community of signed and built in only six weeks, the girls and throughout the metro Atlanta region. Kendelton will benefit from the worship center.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:34 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR8.034 E29MRPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 29, 2011 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH is the first boy scout in Ohio’s 100 years of RECOGNIZING LINDSAY CZARNIAK PASTORAL APPRECIATION OF scouting history to earn all available merit BISHOP CLARENCE E. STEWART, badges. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON JR. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 15th OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Congressional District, I congratulate Teddy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE ROGERS Osborn on this historic scouting accomplish- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 OF ALABAMA ment. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f House of Representatives to join me in recog- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 nizing Lindsay Czarniak for her outstanding Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I REMEMBERING ROBERT work in sports broadcasting as an anchor and would like to pay tribute to a very special Ala- CHAUNCEY MYERS reporter for NBC Washington. This month we bamian today, Bishop Clarence E. Stewart, Jr. are celebrating Women’s History Month in the Bishop Stewart has served as pastor of Am- District of Columbia by honoring Lindsay bassadors for Christ Ministries in Montgomery, HON. TOM McCLINTOCK Czarniak, whose excellence in a field domi- Alabama, since 2002. Over the past decade, OF CALIFORNIA nated by men has made her a favorite on tele- the church has grown tremendously and he’s vision here. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also created a successful television and radio Lindsay, who was born in Pennsylvania and ministry. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 raised in Northern Virginia, is seen by her Bishop Stewart received his education in viewers as a quintessential Washingtonian be- Montgomery County, Alabama and continued Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cause of her credibility and effectiveness in his studies at Alabama State University. He is to honor the memory of Robert Myers of connecting with residents while reporting on the son of Clarence E. Stewart, Sr. and Annie Roseville, California. our teams for NBC4 sports. After serving as Ruth Gilmore, and is father to three daughters, Robert was born in Ohio in 1937 and as a co-host of the George Michael Sports Ma- Jennifer, Shay, and Joia, and one son, Clar- young child moved with his family to Los An- chine, Lindsay struck out on her own on NBC4 ence III (Tre’). geles where he was raised. At age 17, Robert with her signature show, Lunch with Lindsay. I am proud to honor the 10th Pastoral Ap- enlisted in the United States Air Force and She has interviewed many great sports fig- preciation of Bishop Clarence E. Stewart, Jr., after completing his training as an aircraft me- ures, including Art Monk, Sugar Ray Leonard, and applaud him for his ministries in Mont- chanic, deployed overseas to Europe. Robert’s and James Brown. Lindsay also has covered gomery. post was the front lines of the Cold War, the 2008 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, as f where he was charged with guarding and well as NASCAR races as a pit reporter on maintaining strategic nuclear assets. Robert TNT. PERSONAL EXPLANATION left the service in 1962 rising to the position of This year, our celebration of Women’s His- Crew Chief to USAF General Bernard tory Month will honor not only Lindsay HON. BILL JOHNSON Schriever, who oversaw the U.S. strategic Czarniak, but also another female OF OHIO missile program and over 40% of the Air groundbreaker, Natalie Randolph, the only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Force budget. After leaving the armed forces, current female boys high school varsity head Robert continued a career of service to his football coach in the nation. Lindsay also has Tuesday, March 29, 2011 community as a firefighter with the Torrance generously agreed to participate in an assem- Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, on Fire Department in Torrance, California, a post bly, where she will interview Natalie Randolph, rollcall No. 186, I recall voting on the entire he held to his retirement in 1993. a member of the D.C. Divas, a woman’s pro- series in this voting session. I was standing Following his long career of public service, fessional football team, and a member of the with Rep. RENACCI (OH–16), and we both Robert and his wife, Gwen, moved to Sun City Calvin Coolidge Senior High School football voted the entire series. We both used the in Roseville, California. It is doubtless that by team concerning Coach Randolph’s football same voting machine, and he was also the time Robert moved to Roseville he had al- and coaching career. flagged as a missed vote. ready provided more service to this country Lindsay Czarniak is an inspiration to young I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ than could reasonably be expected, both girls, to women, and to all Americans who f through his service in the United States Air support equal opportunity on the basis of abil- ity and hard work. The excellence of her work RECOGNIZING TEDDY OSBORN ON Force and the Torrance Fire Department, but in the male-dominated sports world makes all HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT OF EARN- he wasn’t finished yet. While living in Sun City, who are fortunate to see her on television un- ING 129 BOY SCOUTS OF AMER- Robert became one of the founders of the Tea derstand that nothing is beyond a woman’s ICA BADGES Party group there: leading book clubs, discus- sions and activities devoted to educating citi- capability, and that no field, sports or other- zens and advocating for the founding prin- wise, is off limits to women. HON. STEVE STIVERS ciples of our country. Mr. Speaker, it is the pa- Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- OF OHIO triotism of men like Robert that will ultimately atives to join me in honoring Lindsay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lead to the salvation of our country from our Czarniak, as a trailblazing example of excel- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 current trials, and I believe that his contribu- lence in her profession. tions to this fight at home are every bit as val- f Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to uable and important as the years he spent recognize Teddy Osborn of Grove City, Ohio BAHRAIN, IRAN AND THE GCC guarding nuclear weapons at the height of the for making Boy Scouting history in Ohio. Cold War. Teddy, a highly decorated Eagle Scout, is an Robert is survived by his wife, Gwen, his HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA active member of Ohio’s largest Boy Scout OF AMERICAN SAMOA four children: Christine, Steven, Richard and troop, Troop 200, chartered out of Northwest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Methodist Church in Columbus. Elizabeth; and his three grandchildren: Alice, Today I would like to commend Teddy for Oscar and Sophia. The quality of Robert’s Tuesday, March 29, 2011 earning the maximum number of Boy Scouts dedicated life of service is only matched by Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise of America badges—all 129. While accumu- the remarkable family he supported and raised today to speak about the threat posed by the lating the mandated number of 21 merit as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Islamic Republic of Iran to Bahrain, a U.S. ally badges can be tough; earning all 129 badges Mr. Speaker, patriots such as Robert Myers and a member of a group of U.S. allies, The is not only going above and beyond, but is an have ensured the safety and success of our Gulf Cooperation Council or the GCC. outstanding accomplishment. union from its earliest days to the present Bahrain is a small country with a free econ- An 18-year-old senior at Columbus Bishop time, and I have no doubt that his life has omy and a government that is friendly to the Ready High School, Teddy attained what less served to further that cause. It is with a grate- United States. It plays host to the Fifth Fleet than one percent of all Boy Scouts annually ful and humbled heart that I rise today to of the United States Navy, which patrols the achieve when he earned his 100th merit honor his memory and thank him for his many waters of the Persian Gulf and protects world badge. In earning all 129 merit badges, Teddy years of service. shipping there. Bahrain has been declared a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:34 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MR8.039 E29MRPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E555 major non-NATO ally by the United States and security forces fear them and overreact, bia and the U.A.E. arrived on the 14th of Government, and has established a Free and this instigates a pattern of resentment and March and were immediately deployed to pro- Trade Agreement with us to facilitate better re- fear on both sides that seems—and be- tect threatened infrastructure. lations between our countries. comes—autonomous to the participants them- The foreign troops were not brought in to But today, Bahrain is under attack, in a selves. confront protesters, in spite of immediate proxy war between Iran on one side, and the This is how a terrorist threat ends up shut- claims to the contrary from opposition sources. entire GCC and their allies in the United ting down an entire society: the tactic is to In fact, with the Peninsula Shield troops States and Europe on the other. As the dem- provoke, provoke, and provoke the rulers of guarding the infrastructure, the Bahraini troops onstrations sweep through the Middle East de- society, until they react harshly in fear or can devote more time and resources to crowd manding democracy, Iran has seen its oppor- anger, and then to provoke the people to rise control, and avoid committing violence tunity to fish in troubled waters by stirring up up when the rulers impose harsh measures. sparked by fear or desperation. long-time resentments among Bahrain’s major- Iran already had been engaged in these activi- In reaction to the arrival of the foreign ity Shi’a population. ties in Bahrain for some time, when the people troops, the Prime Minister of Iran, Mahmoud Not that the Shi’a protests are without merit, of Tunisia and Egypt rose up against corrup- Ahmedinejad, issued a bizarre threat to his or are completely foreign imports: to the con- tion and repression. They had their networks neighbor, warning the Bahrainis not to seek trary, they have real complaints that the Bah- already established, and had only to stoke the help from their allies. At the same time, the raini government will have to address, and has flames of resentment they had been slowly protests took an even uglier turn, with dem- committed to address. But Iran, which has fanning over the previous years. onstrators no longer calling for democratic re- long been probing Bahraini defenses and With the security forces already strained to form, but for the complete removal and even stress-testing the social system, believes that the breaking point—in resources and in death of the entire al Khalifa family. its chance has finally come to achieve one of nerves—it was no great surprise that they Mr. Speaker, I have to ask why the dem- its cherished foreign policy goals: the weak- snapped. The resulting violence and loss of onstrators returned to protesting again, even ening of the GCC by picking off one member life was execrable, and it is a mark of honor after all their demands were agreed to. What state at a time. to the Crown Prince that he stepped in so lies behind this stubborn refusal to accept their Iran has long desired to export its so-called quickly to take control and instantly to offer long-stated goals? Is there some other goal, Islamic revolution, and to expand its influence reconciliation to the protesters. International some hidden agenda, behind the protests? Is in the rest of the Islamic world. The preamble observers breathed a sigh of relief, and felt as there indeed an influence from abroad, from to the Iranian Constitution states that their if Bahrain had dodged a bullet, and was ready Iran, which is fueling these protests and fan- armed forces, ‘‘. . . will be responsible . . . to begin cooling off. ning the flames? There is no doubt that the for fulfilling the ideological mission of jihad in In order to make it clear to the protesters Shi’a population of Bahrain has legitimate God’s way; that is, extending the sovereignty that he was serious about negotiations, so that grievances, and I am pleased that the govern- of God’s law throughout the world.’’ Iraq and they would not dismiss the offer as window ment of Bahrain has agreed to address them. Bahrain, Lebanon, Afghanistan and parts of dressing, the Crown Prince specifically named There is no doubt that many in the crowds of Pakistan, all have come in for special attention every issue the protesters have named. For protesters are loyal, patriotic citizens of Bah- because of their substantial populations of example, giving the parliament full authority— rain who are sincere in their desire for reform. Shi’ite Muslims. In fact, those who committed one of the first demands of the demonstra- We should support those desires, and we several terrorist acts during the 1980s in GCC tors—and ensuring that the government rep- should be pleased any time we see a nation countries proudly claimed allegiance to and resents the will of the people. His plan ad- that is asking for a greater voice for the public sponsorship by Iran, leading Bahrain to break dressed setting up new procedures for con- in running their political affairs. Democracy en- diplomatic relations with Iran in protest. tracting that will be transparent and include tails a great responsibility, and it should be Iran has long used its military and intel- outside audits, to reduce opportunities for cor- pleasing to every American to see other peo- ligence assets to destabilize neighboring coun- ruption by increasing overall transparency. ples that are willing to accept that awesome tries. And it aims to destabilize the entire He even brought up specific matters of law responsibility. GCC, and peel its member states away from that may seem obscure, but that result in dis- But we cannot be pleased at the prospect of the United States and the West, starting with parate impacts on the two major communities anarchy, or worse, of the violent overthrow of Bahrain. A perfect example is what has been in Bahrain, the Sunni and the Shi’a. For exam- an allied, peaceful government by the worst happening in Bahrain since last year—long ple, the Crown Prince promised to work with kind of seditious infiltration from a foreign before the current protests started. In the run- the opposition to determine fair ways to draw enemy. We cannot sit idly by while a coun- up to last year’s elections, Bahrain disrupted a the lines of voting districts because critics try—whose founding document calls for terrorist plot to instigate a violent overthrow of have charged that the current districts dilute spreading its revolution—uses its influence to the government. Although some of those ar- Shi’a voting power. undermine a peaceful neighbor and an entire rested may have been caught unfairly in a The Crown Prince described all these meas- alliance. wide net, others were shown to be complicit in ures as ways to achieve the overall goal, Iran wants to dominate Bahrain for many subversive and violent plots against the state. which is to reduce sectarian tension, and reasons. Among them are that Bahrain has a Another example of Iranian pressure before ‘‘bring an end to envy and division among Shi’a majority population, and the Iranian re- the February outbreak of protests is the con- [the] population.’’ When these overtures were gime has appointed itself the international stant burning of tires and setting of fires, al- first offered, the protesters initially stopped guardian of Shi’a rights. Another cause for most every night, at various points in Bahrain. demonstrating. Many of us believed that a cri- Iran’s animus is, of course, the presence of The youth involved claimed that they only sis had been averted, and that reason and the U.S. Fifth Fleet. Using its base in Bahrain, were trying to make a point, and to protest good judgment would prevail. But within a the U.S. Navy can not only patrol the waters their political marginalization. But the govern- couple of days, the protests were renewed, of the Arabian Gulf and protect the inter- ment recognized that the fires targeted power and the opposition derided the offer as not se- national shipping lanes; it also is well-posi- lines and communications towers more often rious, and refused to participate. The protests tioned to conduct surveillance missions, and than not, and suspected that the real aim may increased in their intensity, and swept into the even potentially to send missile strikes into have been not only to weaken infrastructure, financial district. According to BBC reporting, Iranian territory with only seconds’ warning, but also to test response times of security and young Shi’a protesters began to set up illegal should that ever become necessary. emergency personnel. This would be roughly and intimidating checkpoints in key places Furthermore, Iran’s aim is not just to domi- equivalent to ‘probing’ attacks such as sending around the country, ‘‘paralyzing business and nate Bahrain: it is to destroy the GCC alliance. fake bombs through air cargo, to see whether choking off the economy.’’ Since its inception in 1981, the GCC has been and how security forces reacted. The government acted to relieve the over- a thorn in Iran’s side. It has bound together These tactics are consistent with a contin- stressed security forces by invoking the mu- previously fractured (and sometimes com- ued pattern that we have seen from the Is- tual self-defense provisions of the GCC char- peting and even divided) countries into a lamic Republic, in Lebanon for example, of ter. This treaty provided for the establishment strong partnership, with a united economic using unwitting young people, inciting them to of a multinational force called ‘‘Peninsula market and foreign policy. It has shown itself extremist sentiments and radical action, to in- Shield,’’ with headquarters in Saudi Arabia, an ally of the United States, and an effective flame popular opinion. They convince youth to which would be available to help any member bulwark against the encroachment by Iran on rebel, and get themselves arrested; then their state defend critical infrastructure against the the foreign relations and even military policy of families and friends rise up to defend them, threat of attack. 2,000 troops from Saudi Ara- its member states. If Iran succeeds in splitting

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MIKE THOMPSON base, they have discovered that creating an law to dependence on male relatives; where OF CALIFORNIA inviting legal and regulatory framework can at- there are Christian, Jewish, and female Mem- tract an inordinate amount of foreign direct in- bers of Parliament; and where the royal family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vestment—disproportionate to their size, or the has maintained peace and stability for over Tuesday, March 29, 2011 original size of their economy. They have suc- 300 years. In short, it is, and stands for, ev- ceeded in making their country a banking Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, erything that Ahmedinejad has sworn to de- haven, especially for the increasing number of I rise today in recognition of the 45th anniver- stroy. institutions and high net-worth individuals who sary of the Humboldt Arts Council in Humboldt want to invest without paying or receiving in- Mr. Speaker, it is in the interest of the County, California. terest, or otherwise want to comply with Is- United States to see that Bahrain continues to Since 1966, the members of the Humboldt lamic rules of investing and finance. Anyone be a haven of peace and prosperity in a trou- Arts Council (HAC) have been dedicated to who controlled that sector would have power bled neighborhood. It is in our interest to sup- promoting Humboldt County’s rich artistic her- greater than the size of the country would port the integrity of the GCC, and to provide itage. Incorporated as a nonprofit corporation seem to predict. Bahrain’s Free Trade Agree- diplomatic and political support for GCC and in 1971, HAC is the County’s largest multi- ment with the United States has doubled our Bahraini initiatives. It is in our interest to sup- disciplinary arts organization. The HAC serves bilateral trade volume since it was signed in port a government that has provided freedom as a community leader to provide opportuni- 2006, again increasing the value of the na- and opportunity for women; freedom for its citi- ties for artists of all ages, including the devel- tional GDP. zens; tolerance for religious minorities; eco- opment of art education and partnerships, as Finally, Bahrain and its leaders have in- nomic freedom, growth and prosperity; and a well as ensuring accessibility of the arts curred the wrath of the leadership of the Is- peaceful haven for the region. It is in our inter- through innovative and multicultural programs. lamic Republic by doing the unforgivable (and, est to support a government that has reached Beginning in 1996, the Humboldt Arts Coun- in many circles, unthinkable). They have out to call for peace with Israel, to put an end cil began a successful capital campaign for reached out to Iran’s arch-enemy, the only to the vicious cycle of anger and despair that renovation of the Carnegie Library Building, a country Iran hates more than it hates America: has characterized the Arab-Israeli relationship historic symbol of community pride and local the nation of Israel. In an unprecedented opin- for far too many decades. culture, into a regional art museum and art ion editorial article, published in the Wash- center. On January 1, 2000, the community For all these reasons, it is important to the ington Post July 16, 2009, Crown Prince ushered in the new millennium by celebrating United States to help its Bahraini allies in their Salman bin Hamid Al Khalifa called for direct the grand opening of the Morris Graves Mu- time of need, to withstand the threat and the communication with the people of Israel, and seum of Art. Embarking on its new ‘‘Century of for a new approach that treats peace as a increased pressure from Iran. We support the Service’’ to the community, the Museum was process, not an event. reform agenda laid out by the Crown Prince, enthusiastically welcomed and has since been Mr. Speaker, later that same year, the Bah- and call on all parties to show calm and to the leading contemporary arts exhibition and raini Foreign Minister echoed the sentiments meet together around the negotiating table. performance facility in the area. of the Crown Prince, in a formal address to We call on the Bahraini government to de- the United Nations General Assembly. This On the first Saturday of each month, thou- mand restraint from its security forces, to sands of visitors are welcomed to the Morris served to emphasize that the proposal was an avoid at all costs any repeat of the bloodshed official government position, not a private ini- Graves Museum of Art and its seven galleries we have seen. We call on the demonstrators to celebrate local artists during Eureka’s Arts tiative from a senior member of the royal fam- to sit down and negotiate their differences, ily. Alive. This includes a Courtyard Sculpture and find a way to achieve the progress that Garden, classroom facilities, an Arts Resource Iran, like other nations once characterized they deserve. as ‘rogue states’, has a vested interest in ex- Center, a Performance Rotunda, and more. tending and exacerbating the friction between Mr. Speaker, this is a critical time for one of The Humboldt Arts Council will be cele- Palestinians and Israelis, and in fact has our most important allies. The U.S. Congress brating its 45th year of advancing the arts in called for the extermination of Jews worldwide. should do all in our power to show our sup- Humboldt County on April 6, 2011. Ahmedinejad cannot countenance an outreach port, to encourage peaceful negotiations that Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time by his neighbor to a nation he hates so com- will preserve the stability of the country, the that we honor the Humboldt Arts Council on pletely. continuation of the ruling polity, and the the occasion of its 45th anniversary of con- Why does Ahmedinejad hate Bahrain? It is achievement of the aspirations of all the peo- tinuing the rich legacy of the arts on Califor- easy to see. Bahrain is a member of the GCC. ple of Bahrain. nia’s North Coast.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 29, 2011 of the late Geraldine A. Ferraro, in accordance with Erin Brockovich, Brockovich Research and Con- S. Res. 114, at 7:03 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on sulting, Agora Hills, California; Richard B. Belzer, Wednesday, March 30, 2011. (For Senate’s program, Regulatory Checkbook, Mt. Vernon, Virginia; and see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in to- Gina M. Solomon, Natural Resources Defense Coun- day’s Record on page S1944.) cil, San Francisco. NOMINATION Committee Meetings Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded (Committees not listed did not meet) a hearing to examine the nomination of Suzan D. Johnson Cook, of New York, to be Ambassador at DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION AND FUTURE Large for International Religious Freedom, Depart- YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM ment of State, after the nominee, who was intro- Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a duced by Senator Gillibrand, testified and answered hearing to examine U.S. European Command and questions in her own behalf. U.S. Strategic Command in review of the Defense STRENGTHENING THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE Authorization request for fiscal year 2012 and the SERVICE Future Years Defense Program, after receiving testi- mony from Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN, Com- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- mander, United States European Command, and Su- fairs: Subcommittee on Oversight of Government preme Allied Commander, Europe, and General C. Management, the Federal Workforce, and the Dis- Robert Kehler, USAF, Commander, United States trict of Columbia concluded a hearing to examine Strategic Command, both of the Department of De- strengthening the Senior Executive Service, focusing fense. on a review of challenges facing the government’s Leadership Corps, after receiving testimony from DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EFFICIENCIES Nancy H. Kichak, Associate Director, Employee INITIATIVES Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; and Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readi- Carol Bonosaro, Senior Executives Association (SEA), ness and Management Support concluded a hearing and Max Stier, Partnership for Public Service, both to examine Department of Defense efficiencies initia- of Washington, D.C. tives, after receiving testimony from Robert F. Hale, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COST Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller, Joseph OVERRUNS Westphal, Under Secretary of the Army, Robert O. Work, Under Secretary of the Navy, and Erin C. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Conaton, Under Secretary of the Air Force, all of the fairs: Subcommittee on Federal Financial Manage- Department of Defense. ment, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security concluded a hearing to ex- HOUSING FINANCE SYSTEM amine tools to prevent Department of Defense cost Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: overruns, focusing on trends in Nunn-McCurdy Committee concluded a hearing to examine public breaches and tools to manage weapon systems acqui- proposals for the future of the housing finance sys- sition costs, after receiving testimony from Frank tem, after receiving testimony from Michael D. Ber- Kendall, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Ac- man, Mortgage Bankers Association, and Janneke quisition, Technology and Logistics, Richard P. Ratcliffe, Center for American Progress Action Fund, Burke, Deputy Director, Cost Assessment, Office of both of Washington, D.C.; Arnold Kling, George the Secretary, Cost Assessment and Program Evalua- Mason University Mercatus Center, Alexandria, Vir- tion, and John J. Young Jr., former Under Secretary ginia; and Mark Zandi, Moody’s Analytics, Atlanta, of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logis- Georgia. tics, San Francisco, California, all of the Department DISEASE CLUSTERS of Defense; Michael J. Sullivan, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management, Government Account- Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- ability Office; and Moshe Schwartz, Specialist in De- mittee concluded an oversight hearing to examine fense Acquisition, Congressional Research Service, disease clusters and environmental health, including Library of Congress. S. 76, to direct the Administrator of the Environ- mental Protection Agency to investigate and address MUSLIM AMERICANS’ CIVIL RIGHTS cancer and disease clusters, including in infants and Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- children, after receiving testimony from Trevor stitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights concluded Schaefer, Trevor’s Trek Foundation, Boise, Idaho; a hearing to examine protecting the civil rights of

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RAISING THE AGENCIES’ GRADES COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011 Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law held a hearing (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) entitled ‘‘Raising the Agencies’ Grades—Protecting the Economy, Assuring Regulatory Quality and Im- Senate proving Assessments of Regulatory Need. Testimony Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: To hold was heard from public witnesses. hearings to examine fundamentals and farming, focusing on evaluating high gas prices and how new rules and in- SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OPPORTUNITY AND novative farming can help, 10:30 a.m., SR–328A. RESULTS ACT Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy Committee on Rules: The Committee granted, by a and Water Development, to hold hearings to examine nu- record vote of 7 to 2, a structured rule providing for clear safety in light of the impact of natural disasters on Japanese nuclear facilities, 10 a.m., SD–138. consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to reauthorize Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and the DC opportunity scholarship program, and for Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies, to other purposes. The rule provides one hour of debate hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for equally divided and controlled by the chair and fiscal year 2012 for the Department of Health and ranking minority member of the Committee on Human Services, 10 a.m., SD–124. Oversight and Government Reform. The rule waives Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to hold hear- all points of order against consideration of the bill. ings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year The rule provides that the amendment recommended 2012 for the Air Force, 10:30 a.m., SD–192. by the Committee on Oversight and Government Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Per- Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered sonnel, to hold hearings to examine the Active, Guard, as adopted. The rule provides that the bill, as Reserve, and civilian personnel programs in review of the amended, shall be considered as read. The rule Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2012 and the Future Years Defense Program, 1 p.m., SR–222. waives all points of order against provisions in the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold hearings to bill, as amended. The rule makes in order the examine strategic forces programs of the National Nuclear amendment printed in the report of the Committee Security Administration in review of the Defense Author- on Rules accompanying the resolution, if offered by ization Request for fiscal year 2012 and the Future Years Delegate Norton of the District of Columbia or her Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., SR–232A. designee, which shall be considered as read, and shall Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided and committee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- controlled by the proponent and an opponent. The rine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, to hold hearings rule waives all points of order against the amend- to examine ensuring the safety of our nation’s motorcoach ment printed in the report. Finally, the rule provides passengers, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. one motion to recommit with or without instruc- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee tions. Testimony was heard from Rep. Gowdy; and on Public Lands and Forests, to hold hearings to examine Rep. Norton. the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2012 for the National Park Service, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS Committee on Environment and Public Works: With the Subcommittee on Oversight, to hold joint hearings to ex- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: amine the General Services Administration (GSA), focus- Subommittee on Highways and Transit began a ing on opportunities to cut costs, improve energy per- hearing entitled ‘‘Improving and Reforming the Na- formance, and eliminate waste, 10 a.m., SD–406. tion’s Surface Transportation Programs.’’ Testimony Committee on Finance: To hold hearings to examine how was heard from public witnesses. The hearing will complexity, uncertainty and other factors impact re- continue on March 30. sponses to tax incentives, 10 a.m., SD–215.

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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: March 30, Subcommittee on Financial Services and To hold hearings to examine ten years after 9/11, focus- General Government, hearing on FCC FY 2012 Budget, ing on a report from the 9/11 Commission Chairman, 10 1 p.m., 2359 Rayburn. a.m., SD–342. March 30, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, hear- Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine securing ing on Department of Homeland Security—Science and the border, focusing on building on the progress made, Technology—Budget, 3:30 p.m., 2362–A Rayburn. 2:30 p.m., SD–342. March 30, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Committee on the Judiciary: To hold an oversight hearing Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, hearing on FY to examine the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 10 a.m., 2012 Quality of Life in the Military, 2 p.m., H–140 SD–226. Capitol. Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the March 30, Subcommittee on Transportation and Hous- nominations of Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., of the District of ing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, hear- Columbia, to be Solicitor General of the United States, ing on Federal Highway Administrator FY 2012 Over- Virginia A. Seitz, of the District of Columbia, to be an sight and Budget, 2 p.m., 2358 Rayburn. Assistant Attorney General, and Denise Ellen O’Donnell, Committee on Armed Services, March 30, full Committee, of New York, to be Director of the Bureau of Justice As- hearing on the fiscal year 2012 national defense author- sistance, all of the Department of Justice, 2:30 p.m., ization budget requests from the U.S. Southern Com- SD–226. mand, U.S. Northern Command, and U.S. European Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: To hold joint hearings to Command, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. examine the legislative presentations from Paralyzed Vet- Committee on the Budget, March 30, full Committee, erans of America, Air Force Sergeants Association, Mili- hearing entitled ‘‘Member’s Day,’’ 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. tary Order of the Purple Heart, National Association of Committee on Energy and Commerce, March 30, Sub- State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Wounded Warrior committee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘True Cost of Project, Vietnam Veterans of America, The Retired En- PPACA: Effects on the Budget and Jobs,’’ 10 a.m., 2123 listed Association, American Ex-Prisoners of War, 10:30 Rayburn. a.m., SD–106. Committee on Financial Services, March 30, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘The House Costs of Implementing the Dodd-Frank Act: Budgetary Committee on Agriculture, March 31, full Committee, and Economic,’’ 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. hearing on Defining the Market: Entity and Product Committee on Foreign Affairs, March 30, Subcommittee Classifications Under Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Is Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, 2 p.m., America’s Foreign Broadcasting Consistent with Our Na- 1300 Longworth. tion’s Interest and our Commitment to Freedom?’’ 2 Committee on Appropriations, March 30, Subcommittee p.m., 2172 Rayburn. on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- Committee on Homeland Security, March 30, full Com- ministration, and Related Agencies, hearing on FY 2012 mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Public Safety Communications: Budget Request, 10 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. Are the Needs of Our First Responders Being Met?’’ 10 March 30, Subcommittee Commerce, Justice, Science, a.m., 311 Cannon. and Related Agencies, hearing on Office of Justice Pro- Committee on the Judiciary, March 30, Subcommittee on grams, FY 2012 Budget Request, 10 a.m., H–309 Cap- Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, hearing enti- itol. tled ‘‘The Permanent Provisions of the PATRIOT Act’’, March 30, Subcommittee on Defense, hearing on Na- 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. tional Guard and Reserve Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Re- March 30, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, view, 10 a.m., H–140 Capitol. Competition and the Internet, hearing on ‘‘America In- March 30, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Devel- vents’’ legislation, 1:30 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. opment, and Related Agencies, hearing on Department of Committee on Natural Resources, March 30, full Com- Energy—Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil mittee, hearing on Examining the Spending Priorities and Energy, Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, FY the Missions of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Manage- 2012 Budget, 10 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. ment, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), and the March 30, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations President’s FY Budget Proposal, 10 a.m., 1324 Long- and Related Agencies, hearing on Fiscal Year 2012 Budg- worth. et Request for U.S. Agency for International Develop- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, March 30, ment (USAID), 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services, and Bailouts March 30, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, of Public and Private Programs, hearing entitled ‘‘Has and Related Agencies, hearing on Bureau Indian Affairs Dodd-Frank Ended Too Big to Fail?’’ 9:30 a.m., 2154 FY 2012 Budget Oversight, 1 p.m., B–308 Rayburn. Rayburn. March 30, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Devel- March 30, Subcommittee on Technology, Information opment, and Related Agencies, hearing on Department of Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement, Energy—Environmental Management, Legacy Manage- hearing on ‘‘Unfunded Mandates and Regulatory Over- ment, FY 2012 Budget, 2 p.m., 2362–B Rayburn. reach Part II,’’ 1:30 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.

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Committee on Rules, March 30, full Committee, hearing Surface Transportation Programs,’’ 10:30 a.m., 2167 Ray- on H.R. 658, FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of burn. 2011, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. March 30, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, March 30, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, hearing Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, hearing on a entitled ‘‘Improving the Nation’s Response to Cata- Review of NASA’s Exploration Program in Transition: strophic Disasters: How to Minimize Costs and Stream- Issues for Congress and Industry, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. line our Emergency Management Programs,’’ 10 a.m., Committee on Small Business, March 30, full Committee, 2253 Rayburn. hearing entitled ‘‘Reducing Federal Agency Overreach: Committee on Ways and Means, March 30, full Com- Modernizing the Regulatory Flexibility Act,’’ 1 p.m., mittee, hearing on government policies and actions that 2360 Rayburn. are impediments to job creation, 10 a.m., 1100 Long- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, March 30, worth. Subcommittee on Highways and Transmit, continued a March 30, Subcommittee on Trade, hearing on pend- hearing entitled ‘‘Improving and Reforming the Nation’s ing trade agreement with Panama, 1:30 p.m., 1100 Longworth.

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Final Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 5 through December 31, 2010 January 5 through December 31, 2010

Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 644 (including 209 nominations carried Days in session ...... 158 127 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: ′ ′ Time in session ...... 1,074 hrs., 40 879 hrs., 20 .. Confirmed ...... 453 Congressional Record: Withdrawn ...... 16 Pages of proceedings ...... 11,075 8,993 . . Returned to White House ...... 175 Extensions of Remarks ...... 2,259 . . Public bills enacted into law ...... 80 178 258 Other Civilian nominations, totaling 2,352 (including 112 nomina- Private bills enacted into law ...... 2 . . 2 tions carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Bills in conference ...... Confirmed ...... 2,347 Measures passed, total ...... 569 922 1,491 Returned to White House ...... 5 Senate bills ...... 106 80 . . House bills ...... 163 334 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 7,359 (including 759 nominations Senate joint resolutions ...... 4 4 . . carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: House joint resolutions ...... 5 6 . . Confirmed ...... 7,318 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 14 7 . . Returned to White House ...... 41 House concurrent resolutions ...... 33 51 . . Army nominations, totaling 7,562 (including 76 nominations carried Simple resolutions ...... 244 440 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Measures reported, total ...... * 388 * 295 683 Senate bills ...... 275 1 . . Confirmed ...... 7,553 House bills ...... 96 200 . . Withdrawn ...... 5 Senate joint resolutions ...... 2 . . . . Returned to White House ...... 4 House joint resolutions ...... Navy nominations, totaling 4,456 (including 8 nominations carried Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 2 . . . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: House concurrent resolutions ...... 3 . . Confirmed ...... 4,454 Simple resolutions ...... 13 91 . . Returned to White House ...... 2 Special reports ...... 6 30 . . Conference reports ...... 2 . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1,341 (including 714 nominations Measures pending on calendar ...... 454 74 . . carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Measures introduced, total ...... 1,506 3,098 4,604 Confirmed ...... 1,202 Bills ...... 1,139 2,158 .. Returned to White House ...... 139 Joint resolutions ...... 17 41 . . Concurrent resolutions ...... 30 111 . . Summary Simple resolutions ...... 320 788 . . Quorum calls ...... 8 4 . . Total nominations carried over from the First Session ...... 1,878 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 299 450 . . Total nominations received this Session ...... 21,836 Recorded votes ...... 210 . . Total confirmed ...... 23,327 Bills vetoed ...... 1 . . Total unconfirmed ...... 0 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 21 Total Returned to the White House ...... 366

*These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accom- panying report. A total of 275 written reports have been filed in the Senate, 327 reports have been filed in the House.

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(111th Cong., 2D Sess.)

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Law No. Law No. Law No. Law No. Law No. S. 30 ...... 111–331 S. 3656 ...... 111–239 H.R. 2142 ...... 111–352 H.R. 4425 ...... 111–187 H.R. 5605 ...... 111–361 S. 118 ...... 111–372 S. 3689 ...... 111–295 H.R. 2194 ...... 111–195 H.R. 4445 ...... 111–354 H.R. 5606 ...... 111–362 S. 692 ...... 111–138 S. 3717 ...... 111–257 H.R. 2480 ...... 111–313 H.R. 4462 ...... 111–126 H.R. 5610 ...... 111–213 S. 841 ...... 111–373 S. 3729 ...... 111–267 H.R. 2701 ...... 111–259 H.R. 4505 ...... 111–246 H.R. 5611 ...... 111–197 S. 846 ...... 111–253 S. 3751 ...... 111–264 H.R. 2711 ...... 111–178 H.R. 4508 ...... 111–136 H.R. 5623 ...... 111–198 S. 1053 ...... 111–222 S. 3774 ...... 111–285 H.R. 2751 ...... 111–353 H.R. 4532 ...... 111–142 S. 1055 ...... 111–254 S. 3789 ...... 111–318 H.R. 2765 ...... 111–223 H.R. 4543 ...... 111–276 H.R. 5651 ...... 111–298 S. 1067 ...... 111–172 S. 3794 ...... 111–338 H.R. 2802 ...... 111–169 H.R. 4547 ...... 111–188 H.R. 5655 ...... 111–363 S. 1132 ...... 111–272 S. 3802 ...... 111–284 H.R. 2847 ...... 111–147 H.R. 4573 ...... 111–158 H.R. 5682 ...... 111–248 S. 1147 ...... 111–154 S. 3814 ...... 111–250 H.R. 2877 ...... 111–129 H.R. 4602 ...... 111–355 H.R. 5706 ...... 111–299 S. 1275 ...... 111–332 S. 3817 ...... 111–320 H.R. 2923 ...... 111–268 H.R. 4621 ...... 111–155 H.R. 5712 ...... 111–286 S. 1338 ...... 111–306 S. 3828 ...... 111–265 H.R. 2941 ...... 111–324 H.R. 4628 ...... 111–189 H.R. 5758 ...... 111–300 S. 1376 ...... 111–287 S. 3839 ...... 111–251 H.R. 2965 ...... 111–321 H.R. 4667 ...... 111–247 H.R. 5773 ...... 111–301 S. 1405 ...... 111–333 S. 3847 ...... 111–266 H.R. 3072 ...... 111–130 H.R. 4684 ...... 111–221 H.R. 5809 ...... 111–364 S. 1421 ...... 111–307 S. 3860 ...... 111–339 H.R. 3081 ...... 111–242 H.R. 4691 ...... 111–144 H.R. 5849 ...... 111–214 S. 1448 ...... 111–334 S. 3874 ...... 111–380 H.R. 3082 ...... 111–322 H.R. 4748 ...... 111–356 H.R. 5872 ...... 111–228 S. 1481 ...... 111–374 S. 3903 ...... 111–381 H.R. 3219 ...... 111–275 H.R. 4783 ...... 111–291 S. 1508 ...... 111–204 S. 3984 ...... 111–340 H.R. 3237 ...... 111–314 H.R. 4840 ...... 111–208 H.R. 5874 ...... 111–224 S. 1510 ...... 111–282 S. 3987 ...... 111–319 H.R. 3250 ...... 111–179 H.R. 4851 ...... 111–157 H.R. 5877 ...... 111–365 S. 1609 ...... 111–335 S. 3998 ...... 111–341 H.R. 3319 ...... 111–131 H.R. 4853 ...... 111–312 H.R. 5900 ...... 111–216 S. 1660 ...... 111–199 S. 4005 ...... 111–342 H.R. 3360 ...... 111–207 H.R. 4861 ...... 111–217 H.R. 5901 ...... 111–366 S. 1674 ...... 111–255 S. 4036 ...... 111–382 H.R. 3433 ...... 111–149 H.R. 4872 ...... 111–152 H.R. 5981 ...... 111–229 S. 1749 ...... 111–225 S. 4058 ...... 111–346 H.R. 3509 ...... 111–233 H.R. 4887 ...... 111–159 H.R. 6080 ...... 111–230 S. 1782 ...... 111–174 H.R. 3539 ...... 111–132 H.R. 4899 ...... 111–212 H.R. 6102 ...... 111–238 S. 1789 ...... 111–220 S.J. Res. 25 ...... 111–160 H.R. 3553 ...... 111–269 H.R. 4938 ...... 111–150 H.R. 6118 ...... 111–310 S. 1963 ...... 111–163 S.J. Res. 32 ...... 111–201 H.R. 3562 ...... 111–243 H.R. 4957 ...... 111–153 H.R. 6162 ...... 111–302 S. 2781 ...... 111–256 S.J. Res. 33 ...... 111–194 H.R. 3590 ...... 111–148 H.R. 4973 ...... 111–357 H.R. 6166 ...... 111–303 S. 2847 ...... 111–311 S.J. Res. 40 ...... 111–289 H.R. 3619 ...... 111–281 H.R. 4994 ...... 111–309 H.R. 6184 ...... 111–315 S. 2865 ...... 111–200 H.R. 3634 ...... 111–180 H.R. 5014 ...... 111–173 H.R. 6190 ...... 111–249 S. 2868 ...... 111–263 H.R. 81 ...... 111–348 H.R. 3667 ...... 111–133 H.R. 5051 ...... 111–218 H.R. 6198 ...... 111–327 S. 2906 ...... 111–336 H.R. 511 ...... 111–231 H.R. 3689 ...... 111–270 H.R. 5099 ...... 111–219 S. 2949 ...... 111–127 H.R. 553 ...... 111–258 H.R. 3714 ...... 111–166 H.R. 5116 ...... 111–358 H.R. 6200 ...... 111–280 S. 2950 ...... 111–143 H.R. 628 ...... 111–349 H.R. 3767 ...... 111–134 H.R. 5128 ...... 111–176 H.R. 6237 ...... 111–304 S. 2968 ...... 111–146 H.R. 689 ...... 111–206 H.R. 3788 ...... 111–135 H.R. 5133 ...... 111–359 H.R. 6278 ...... 111–328 S. 3036 ...... 111–375 H.R. 714 ...... 111–261 H.R. 3892 ...... 111–181 H.R. 5139 ...... 111–177 H.R. 6387 ...... 111–305 S. 3104 ...... 111–202 H.R. 725 ...... 111–211 H.R. 3940 ...... 111–244 H.R. 5146 ...... 111–165 H.R. 6392 ...... 111–367 S. 3186 ...... 111–151 H.R. 730 ...... 111–140 H.R. 3951 ...... 111–193 H.R. 5147 ...... 111–161 H.R. 6398 ...... 111–343 S. 3196 ...... 111–283 H.R. 847 ...... 111–347 H.R. 3961 ...... 111–141 H.R. 5148 ...... 111–170 H.R. 6399 ...... 111–316 S. 3199 ...... 111–337 H.R. 946 ...... 111–274 H.R. 3962 ...... 111–192 H.R. 5160 ...... 111–171 H.R. 6400 ...... 111–368 S. 3243 ...... 111–376 H.R. 1061 ...... 111–323 H.R. 3978 ...... 111–245 H.R. 5278 ...... 111–235 H.R. 6412 ...... 111–369 S. 3250 ...... 111–308 H.R. 1107 ...... 111–350 H.R. 3980 ...... 111–271 H.R. 5283 ...... 111–293 H.R. 6473 ...... 111–329 S. 3253 ...... 111–162 H.R. 1121 ...... 111–167 H.R. 4017 ...... 111–182 H.R. 5297 ...... 111–240 H.R. 6510 ...... 111–370 S. 3304 ...... 111–260 H.R. 1177 ...... 111–262 H.R. 4095 ...... 111–183 H.R. 5330 ...... 111–190 H.R. 6516 ...... 111–330 S. 3307 ...... 111–296 H.R. 1299 ...... 111–145 H.R. 4139 ...... 111–184 H.R. 5341 ...... 111–277 H.R. 6517 ...... 111–344 S. 3333 ...... 111–175 H.R. 1377 ...... 111–137 H.R. 4173 ...... 111–203 H.R. 5390 ...... 111–278 S. 3372 ...... 111–215 H.R. 1442 ...... 111–168 H.R. 4213 ...... 111–205 H.R. 5395 ...... 111–236 H.R. 6523 ...... 111–383 S. 3386 ...... 111–345 H.R. 1454 ...... 111–241 H.R. 4214 ...... 111–185 H.R. 5450 ...... 111–279 H.R. 6533 ...... 111–371 S. 3397 ...... 111–273 H.R. 1517 ...... 111–252 H.R. 4238 ...... 111–186 H.R. 5470 ...... 111–360 S. 3447 ...... 111–377 H.R. 1586 ...... 111–226 H.R. 4275 ...... 111–234 H.R. 5502 ...... 111–209 H.J. Res. 45 ...... 111–139 S. 3473 ...... 111–191 H.R. 1722 ...... 111–292 H.R. 4337 ...... 111–325 H.R. 5552 ...... 111–237 H.J. Res. 80 ...... 111–156 S. 3481 ...... 111–378 H.R. 1746 ...... 111–351 H.R. 4360 ...... 111–164 H.R. 5566 ...... 111–294 H.J. Res. 83 ...... 111–210 S. 3567 ...... 111–288 H.R. 1817 ...... 111–128 H.R. 4380 ...... 111–227 H.R. 5569 ...... 111–196 H.J. Res. 101 ...... 111–290 S. 3592 ...... 111–379 H.R. 2097 ...... 111–232 H.R. 4387 ...... 111–297 H.R. 5591 ...... 111–326 H.J. Res. 105 ...... 111–317

BILLS VETOED H.R. 3808, to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Vetoed Oct. 8, 2010.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 29, 2011 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 No. 111– proved 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Mar. 31, Mar. 31, Apr. 7, Apr. 7, Apr. 15, Apr. 26, Apr. 26, Apr. 26, Apr. 30, Apr. 30, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Mar. 26, Mar. 11, Mar. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 15, Mar. 26, Apr. 12, Jan. 21, Apr. 28, Apr. 22, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 111– Senate 111– ...... 0 Mar. 17, 2009 ...... Mar. 25, ...... Mar. 17, ...... Apr. 28, ...... Apr. 27, Jud ...... Nov. 19, Jud ...... Nov. Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House TI WM 23, OGR HS&GA VA ...... 10, ...... Mar. WM Bud 10, ...... E&L ...... EC FS Mar. Jud TI OGR FS ...... Mar. WM Fin Jud TI WM 20, ...... Mar. 14, ...... Apr. Date intro- duced 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2010 H.R. 4957 Mar. 25, Mar. 21, H.R. 4957 May 9, S. 1147 Feb. H.R. 4621 16, Mar. 4, H.J. Res. 80 Mar. H.R. 4851 2, Feb. H.R. 4573 19, Mar. H.R. 4887 24, Dec. S.J. Res. 25 27, Apr. 22, H.R. 5147 Apr. S. 3253 Title Bill No. Title Bill 1986 to extend the funding and expendi- ture authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes. tionally mandated United States census and prohibit deceptive mail practices that at- tempt to exploit the decennial census. erans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families. programs, and for other purposes. struct the United States Executive Direc- tors at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, Inter-American De- velopment Bank, and other multilateral de- velopment institutions to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to cancel immediately and completely Haiti’s debts to such institutions, and for other purposes. 1986 to ensure that health coverage pro- vided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage. gress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to Wash- ington Metropolitan Area Transit Regula- tion Compact. 1986 to extend the funding and expendi- ture authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. tension of programs under the Small Busi- ness Act and the Small Business Invest- ment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the To protect the integrity of constitu- Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Vet- To provide a temporary extension of certain To urge the Secretary of Treasury to in- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of Granting the consent and approval of Con- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To provide for an additional temporary ex-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D297 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 May 5, May 7, May 14, May 17, May 24, May 24, May 24, May 24, May 24, May 24, May 27, May 27, May 27, June 8, 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Nov. 19, Apr. 19, Apr. 28, Apr. 29, May 7, May 7, May 7, May 5, May 6, Mar. 10, May 18, Mar. 16, May 7, May 25, 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 227 147 July 27, July 227 147 16, July 198 150 22, Sept. 261 155 ...... 108 May 12, 2010 2010 2010 2009 ...... Apr. 27, ...... 485 ...... May 20, Mar. 2, Mar. 2, Mar. 2, 2009 2009 2009 2010 ...... May 12, Jud ...... 18, ...... May VA ...... Apr. 21, VA ...... Apr. VA HA OGR FA FR 24, 25, ...... July NR ENR Mar. 10, July NR ENR 16, ...... 21, ...... 5, Dec. Sept. NR ENR OGR HS&GA WM ...... 12, FA FR May 15, 28, ...... Dec. Apr. WM ...... 18, ...... May TI May 2009 2009 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2010 S. 1963 Oct. 28, Oct. 16, S. 1963 Dec. 27, H.R. 4360 Apr. 1, H.R. 5146 Oct. 23, H.R. 3714 Feb. 11, H.R. 1121 Mar. H.R. 1442 10, June 27, H.R. 2802 Apr. 28, 19, H.R. 5148 Apr. May H.R. 5160 S. 1067 14, 14, Apr. Oct. 7, H.R. 5014 May S. 1782 22, S. 3333 Apr. H.R. 5128 provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care veterans, and for other purposes. Affairs blind rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California, as the ‘‘Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center’’. not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2011. 1961 to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices infor- mation about freedom of the press in for- eign countries, and for other purposes. lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway from Town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and for other purposes. ernment’s reversionary interest in approxi- mately 60 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, originally conveyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association under the Act of January 23, 1909. authority of the Adams Memorial Founda- tion to establish a commemorative work in honor of former President John Adams and his legacy, and for other purposes. clarify the instances in which term ‘‘census’’ may appear on mailable matter. Recovery Act, to provide customs support services to Haiti, and for other purposes. northern Uganda and areas affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army through develop- ment of a regional strategy to support multilateral efforts to successfully protect civilians and eliminate the threat posed by the Lord’s Resistance Army and to author- ize funds for humanitarian relief and recon- struction, reconciliation, and transitional justice, and for other purposes. Secretary of Veterans Affairs that con- stitutes minimum essential coverage. of the Federal courts, and for other pur- poses. transmissions under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. of the Interior Building in Washington, District of Columbia, as the ‘‘Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Build- ing’’. To amend title 38, United States Code, to To designate the Department of Veterans To provide that Members of Congress shall To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of To authorize a land exchange to acquire To provide for the sale of Federal Gov- To provide for an extension of the legislative To amend title 39, United States Code, to To extend the Caribbean Basin Economic To support stabilization and lasting peace in To clarify the health care provided by To provide improvements for the operations To extend the statutory license for secondary To designate the United States Department

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D298 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 29, 2011 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 No. 111– proved 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 June 8, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, June 9, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 May 20, May 14, May 25, May 25, May 25, May 25, May 25, May 25, May 25, May 25, May 25, May 25, May 25, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 111– Senate 274 0 Dec. 8, Dec. 274 0 111– ...... 0 Jan. 21, ...... 0 Dec...... 2, 0 Jan...... 13, 0 Dec...... 10, 0 Jan. 20, ...... 0 Jan...... 13, 0 Mar...... 18, 0 Feb...... 22, 0 Feb...... 22, 0 Mar. 9, ...... 0 Mar. 16, 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Dec. 17, 2009 Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House FA ...... May 19, FA ...... 29, ...... May Sept. OGR HS&GA OGR HS&GA 18, May OGR HS&GA 18, OGR HS&GA May 18, OGR HS&GA May 18, OGR HS&GA May 18, May OGR HS&GA 18, OGR HS&GA May 18, OGR HS&GA May 18, OGR HS&GA May 18, OGR HS&GA May 18, May OGR HS&GA 18, May Date intro- duced 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 H.R. 5139 Apr. 26, Apr. 4, H.R. 5139 June 17, H.R. 2711 July 23, H.R. 3250 Sept. 21, H.R. 3634 Oct. 4, H.R. 3892 Nov. 17, H.R. 4017 Nov. 19, H.R. 4095 Nov. 7, H.R. 4139 Dec. 8, H.R. 4214 Dec. 12, H.R. 4238 Jan. 27, H.R. 4425 Jan. 22, H.R. 4547 Feb. H.R. 4628 Title Bill No. Title Bill tions Immunities Act to be extended the Office of High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina the Inter- national Civilian Office in Kosovo. provide for the transportation and moving expenses for the immediate family of cer- tain Federal employees who die in the per- formance of their duties. Postal Service located at 1210 West Main Street in Riverhead, New York, as the ‘‘Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 109 Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas, as the ‘‘George Kell Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 101 West High- way 64 Bypass in Roper, North Carolina, as the ‘‘E.V. Wilkins Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 43 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as the ‘‘Ann Marie Blute Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas, as the ‘‘Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 7464 Highway 503 in Hickory, Mississippi, as the ‘‘Ser- geant Matthew L. Ingram Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 45300 Portola Av- enue in Palm Desert, California, as the ‘‘Roy Wilson Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 930 39th Avenue in Greeley, Colorado, as the ‘‘W.D. Farr Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 2-116th Street in North Troy, New York, as the ‘‘Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 119 Station Road in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 216 Westwood Avenue in Westwood, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Of- fice Building’’. To provide for the International Organiza- To amend title 5, United States Code, to To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D299 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 June 9, June 15, June 25, June 28, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 2, July 2, July 7, July 7, July 7, July 13, July 21, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 May 27, June 9, June 18, June 15, June 17, Mar. 11, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 14, Mar. 17, June 16, June 25, May 20, 2010 2010 2009 2009 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 342 ...... Dec. 15, ...... 0 Dec. 9, ...... 169 June 23, ...... 163 June 23, ...... 214 June 30, 176 Dec. 11, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... Nov. 7, ...... June 23, ...... June 29, ...... June 29, 2009 ...... June 10, ...... June 29, ...... June 23, BHUA Nov. 19, BHUA Nov. 19, EPW ...... Apr. 15, 22, FR ...... June BHUA Apr. Jud ...... May 24, Jud ...... May EC E&L WM OGR Bud R NR Jud OGR HS&GA 14, June FA FS OGR WM FS Bud TI WM WM Bud HS EC E&L HS&GA 15, Mar. FS Agr EC Jud R Bud OGR WM 2010 2010 2009 2009 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2010 2010 2009 Dec. 2, (S. 3217) H.R. 5330 May 18, 9, May June H.R. 5330 29, S. 3473 Oct. H.R. 3962 28, Oct. H.R. 3951 17, June 30, S.J. Res. 33 Apr. 22, H.R. 2194 28, June June H.R. 5569 H.R. 5611 29, June 10, H.R. 5623 Sept. 10, Dec. S. 1660 11, S. 2865 16, Mar. June S.J. Res. 32 S. 3104 H.R. 4173 Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to extend the operation of such Act, and for other purposes. authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. provide pension funding relief, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 2000 Louisiana Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the ‘‘Roy Rondeno, Sr. Post Office Building’’. sion of the proposed constitution United States Virgin Islands to correct pro- visions inconsistent with the Constitution and Federal law. enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding eco- nomic sanctions against Iran. gram until September 30, 2010. 1986 to extend the funding and expendi- ture authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. 1986 to extend the homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written binding contract entered into with respect to such principal residence before May 1, 2010, and for other purposes. to reduce the emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood products, and for other purposes. (2 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), and for other pur- poses. break of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance. and for other purposes. protect consumers and investors, to en- hance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter de- rivatives markets, and for other purposes. To amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to To provide a physician payment update, to To designate the facility of United States To provide for the reconsideration and revi- To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to To extend the National Flood Insurance Pro- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act Recognizing the 60th anniversary of out- To permanently authorize Radio Free Asia, To provide for financial regulatory reform, to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 29, 2011 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 No. 111– proved 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 July 22, July 22, July 27, July 27, July 27, July 27, July 27, July 29, July 29, July 29, July 30, July 30, Aug. 1, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 June 23, Mar. 10, May 7, June 10, May 25, July 13, July 22, June 23, May 27, July 27, July 27, July 14, July 30, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2010 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 111– Senate 108 145 June 2, June 108 145 111– ...... 0 July 14, ...... 0 Mar. 21, ...... 188 Mar. 24, ...... 209 July 29, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... 332 ...... Nov. 17, ...... 397 ...... Jan. 19, ...... July 29, Mar. 2, 2009 2009 2010 Jan. 15, HS&GA ...... 15, June 14, App May 18, EPW ...... June Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House TI Nov. 7, 14, WM Fin May NR ENR TI Nov. 14, OGR HS&GA ...... 9, ...... 18, Dec. FS BHUA May WM ...... July 14, NR 27, Jud ...... App June Bud E&L HEL&P SB ...... July 30, ...... June TI WM Date intro- duced 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 S. 1508 July 23, July 7, S. 1508 26, Dec. Jan. H.R. 4213 28, H.R. 689 July 12, H.R. 3360 Mar. 10, H.R. 4840 June H.R. 5502 27, 11, May H.J. Res. 83 Jan. 21, H.R. 725 Mar. 28, H.R. 4899 June 26, H.R. 5610 13, July May H.R. 5849 28, S. 3372 July H.R. 5900 Title Bill No. Title Bill tion Act of 2002 (31 U.S.C. 3321 note) in order to prevent the loss of billions in tax- payer dollars. 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. tion of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes. establish requirements to ensure the secu- rity and safety of passengers crew on cruise vessels, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 1979 Cleveland Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, as the ‘‘Clar- ence D. Lumpkin Post Office’’. provisions of the Credit Card Account- ability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009. contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other pur- poses. improvement of applicable criminal pro- ceedings, and for other purposes. tions for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. spect to funding for independent living centers under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in order to ensure stability for such centers. tension of programs under the Small Busi- ness Act and the Small Business Invest- ment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. trator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels. 1986 to extend the funding and expendi- ture authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend airport improve- ment program project grant authority and to improve airline safety, and for other purposes. To amend the Improper Payments Informa- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To interchange the administrative jurisdic- To amend title 46, United States Code, to To designate the facility of United States To amend the effective date of gift card Approving the renewal of import restrictions To protect Indian arts and crafts through the Making emergency supplemental appropria- To provide a technical adjustment with re- To provide for an additional temporary ex- To modify the date on which Adminis- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D301 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Aug. 3, Aug. 3, Aug. 3, Aug. 3, Aug. 6, Aug. 6, Aug. 10, Aug. 10, Aug. 10, Aug. 10, Aug. 11, Aug. 11, Aug. 11, Aug. 13, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 July 14, July 14, July 14, Mar. 17, July 22, May 7, July 19, July 29, Apr. 13, Mar. 22, July 27, Aug. 4, Aug. 4, Aug. 12, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 154 224 June 15, June 154 224 ...... 0 Apr...... 26, 0 May ...... 11, 0 May ...... 19, 0 July 28, ...... 137 July 21, ...... 0 July 20, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... Aug. 10, July 14, 2009 Jud Mar. 15, Jud Mar. OGR HS&GA 29, 20, OGR HS&GA June 29, OGR HS&GA June 29, Jud June EC FS ...... July 28, 15, NR ENR 2, June Jud Mar. 19, App ...... July Jud 21, 2, WM ...... Feb...... Mar. WM ...... July FS BHUA FS BHUA 28, ...... App July Bud 30, ...... July 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009 2010 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 H.R. 4861 Mar. 16, Mar. 15, H.R. 4861 Apr. 21, H.R. 5051 15, Apr. Oct. H.R. 5099 24, Feb. S. 1789 14, H.R. 4684 May 9, S. 1053 June 27, H.R. 2765 5, July Oct. H.R. 5874 18, S. 1749 Mar. H.R. 1586 16, Dec. 27, H.R. 4380 July H.R. 5872 30, July 9, H.R. 5981 Aug. H.R. 6080 Postal Service located at 1343 West Irving Park Road in Chicago, Illinois, as the ‘‘Steve Goodman Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 23 Genesee Street in Hornell, New York, as the ‘‘Zachary Smith Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 15 South Main Street in Sharon, Massachusetts, as the ‘‘Michael C. Rothberg Post Office’’. tencing. strike medals in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the establishment of National Sep- tember 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. Museum Act to extend the termination date. prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against the providers of interactive computer services. United States Patent and Trademark Office for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. prohibit the possession or use of cell phones and similar wireless devices by Fed- eral prisoners. improve the safety, reliability, and avail- ability of transporation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other pur- poses. for fiscal year 2010 guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General and Special Risk Insurance Funds of the De- partment of Housing and Urban Develop- ment. Housing and Urban Development with re- spect to the amount of premiums charged for FHA single family housing mortgage insurance, and for other purposes. tions for border security the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To restore fairness to Federal cocaine sen- To require the Secretary of Treasury to To amend the National Law Enforcement To amend title 28, United States Code, to Making supplemental appropriations for the To amend title 18, United States Code, to To modernize the air traffic control system, To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule To provide adequate commitment authority To increase the flexibility of Secretary Making emergency supplemental appropria-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 29, 2011 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 No. 111– proved 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Aug. 16, Aug. 16, Aug. 16, Aug. 16, Aug. 16, Aug. 16, Aug. 16, Sept. 27, Sept. 27, Sept. 27, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Aug. 5, Aug. 2, Aug. 5, Aug. 5, July 30, July 30, Aug. 5, Sept. 16, Aug. 5, Sept. 16, July 29, Sept. 29, Aug. 5, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2010 111– Senate 253 0 Sept. 15, Sept. 253 0 14, Apr. 444 0 7, Dec. 358 234 24, Mar. 414 0 111– ...... 0 June ...... 9, 0 June 30, ...... 0 Sept. 15, 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... 499 ...... June 17, ...... 187 ...... July 9, Dec. 16, June 15, July 27, July 26, 2009 2010 2010 2009 2009 2010 HS&GA Dec. 7, HS&GA Dec. Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House Agr ANF Sept. 10, Sept. Agr ANF FS BHUA 18, Agr ANF Mar. TI EPW 9, ...... 29, ...... Sept. OGR HS&GA 18, 28, ...... 14, ...... OGR HS&GA July Mar. 28, WM ...... July ...... June 27, AS-H ...... Sept. Agr ANF 5, FS May 26, Aug. NR 22, OGR App June Feb. TI EPW Date intro- duced 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 H.R. 511 Jan. 14, Jan. H.R. 511 23, Apr. 31, H.R. 2097 July 10, H.R. 3509 Dec. 12, H.R. 4275 May 25, H.R. 5278 May 17, H.R. 5395 June H.R. 5552 10, Aug. 27, H.R. 6102 July 13, S. 3656 May H.R. 5297 12, Mar. 26, 14, H.R. 1454 June Sept. H.R. 3081 H.R. 3562 Title Bill No. Title Bill terminate certain easements held by the Secretary on land owned by the Village of Caseyville, Illinois, and to terminate associ- ated contractual arrangements with the Village. mint coins in commemoration of the bi- centennial of the writing Star-Span- gled Banner, and for other purposes. programs under title V of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987. struction for the Elbert P. Tuttle United States Court of Appeals Building in At- lanta, Georgia, as the ‘‘John C. Godbold Federal Building’’. Postal Service located at 405 West Second Street in Dixon, Illinois, as the ‘‘President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 151 North Maitland Avenue in Maitland, Florida, as the ‘‘Paula Hawkins Post Office Building’’. 1986 to require that the payment of manufacturers’ excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and to pro- vide for the assessment by Secretary of the Treasury of certain criminal restitution. tion Act for Fiscal Year 2010 to extend the authority of the Secretary Navy to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft. 1946 to improve the reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products, for other purposes. Program to direct the Secretary of Treasury to make capital investments in el- igible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, and for other purposes. national Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp. year 2011, and for other purposes. located at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jack- son, Mississippi, as the ‘‘James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner Federal Building’’. To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to To require the Secretary of Treasury to To reauthorize State agricultural mediation To designate the annex building under con- To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To amend the National Defense Authoriza- To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of To create the Small Business Lending Fund To provide for the issuance of a Multi- Making continuing appropriations for fiscal To designate the federally occupied building

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D303 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Oct. 5, Oct. 5, Oct. 5, Oct. 5, Oct. 5, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 Sept. 28, Aug. 5, Sept. 20, Sept. 22, Sept. 22, Sept. 24, Sept. 21, Sept. 24, Aug. 5, Oct. 13, Aug. 2, Aug. 5, Aug. 5, 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 357 ...... Dec. 15, 7, Dec. 376 0 22, Mar. 452 281 569 ...... July 27, 15, Dec. 373 248 ...... 244 Sept. 22, 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... Sept. 23, Aug. 2, Aug. 5, Aug. 5, 2009 2009 2010 2010 2009 ...... Sept. 23, HS&GA Dec. 14, HS&GA Dec. BHUA ...... 3, Fin ...... 23, ...... Sept. HEL&P Aug. 23, ...... Sept. NR ENR Dec. 7, Dec. NR ENR 15, Dec. HS HS&GA 22, VA Mar. VA 27, July 28, HA RAdm 30, ...... TI ...... WM June SB ...... Sept. HS OGR FS BHUA 23, ...... Sept. EC E&L 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 Feb. 23, (S. 3107) H.R. 3940 Oct. 27, Oct. H.R. 3940 2, Nov. H.R. 3978 26, Jan. H.R. 4505 H.R. 4667 1, July 23, H.R. 5682 Sept. 21, H.R. 6190 24, Sept. Sept. S. 3814 16, S. 3839 Mar. 21, H.R. 1517 Apr. 14, May S. 846 15, S. 1055 Sept. 17, S. 1674 Nov. S. 2781 authority of the Secretary Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facili- tate political status public education pro- grams for the peoples of non-self-gov- erning territories of the United States. 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Home- land Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized activities of the Cen- ter for Domestic Preparedness that are re- lated to preparedness for a response ter- rorism, and for other purposes. home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces. 2010, the rates of compensation for vet- erans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. and programs of the House Representa- tives, and for other purposes. 1986 to extend the funding and expendi- ture authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improve- ment program, and for other purposes. gram until September 30, 2011. tension of programs under the Small Busi- ness Act and the Small Business Invest- ment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully suc- cessful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contributions to the fight against global poverty. lectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. plemental Security Income program and the Medicaid program for compensation provided to individuals who participate in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions. tal retardation to references an intellec- tual disability, and to change references a mentally retarded individual to references to an individual with intellectual dis- ability. To amend Public Law 96-597 to clarify the To amend the Homeland Security Act of To enable State homes to furnish nursing To increase, effective as of December 1, To improve the operation of certain facilities To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To extend the National Flood Insurance Pro- To provide for an additional temporary ex- To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border To award a congressional gold medal to Dr. To grant the congressional gold medal, col- To provide for an exclusion under the Sup- To change references in Federal law to men-

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D305 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Oct. 12, Oct. 12, Oct. 12, Oct. 12, Oct. 12, Oct. 13, Oct. 13, Oct. 13, Oct. 13, Oct. 13, Oct. 13, Oct. 13, Oct. 15, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Sept. 27, Sept. 28, Sept. 22, May 13, Aug. 3, Sept. 27, Sept. 28, Sept. 29, Sept. 29, Sept. 29, Sept. 29, Sept. 29, May 7, 2010 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 346 291 Dec. 2, Dec. 346 291 223 ...... July 27, ...... 299 Apr. 20, ...... 198 Oct. 13, ...... 233 Sept. 29, ...... 0 Sept. 29, ...... 0 Apr...... 26, 0 July ...... 22, 0 July ...... 14, 0 July 14, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... 432 ...... Mar. 17, ...... 303 ...... Oct. 23, Sept. 16, 2009 2010 2009 2009 Oct. 16, Jud July 29, Jud July FS IA 22, Sept. 1, NR ENR 24, Dec. May HS HS&GA Jud 11, 11, EC Jud Mar. OGR Mar. 23, July VA OGR HS&GA 29, OGR HS&GA Sept. 28, 29, OGR HS&GA Sept. 29, OGR HS&GA Sept. 29, WM ...... Sept...... Sept. TI HS 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 H.R. 3553 Sept. 10, Sept. H.R. 3553 1, Oct. 2, H.R. 3689 Nov. 21, H.R. 3980 May 24, May S. 1132 10, S. 3397 Feb. 15, H.R. 946 July 27, H.R. 3219 Jan. 19, H.R. 4543 May 25, H.R. 5341 May 27, H.R. 5390 May 23, H.R. 5450 Sept. H.R. 6200 22, Sept. H.R. 3619 under the Native American Housing As- sistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 amounts received by a family from the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-related disabilities of a member the family. authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memo- rial Fund, Inc. to establish a Vietnam Vet- erans Memorial visitor center, and for other purposes. redundant reporting requirements and de- veloping meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants, and for other purposes. improve the provisions relating to car- rying of concealed weapons by law enforce- ment officers, and for other purposes. provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes. formation and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the pub- lic must be written clearly, and for other purposes. the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to make certain improvements in the laws ad- ministered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- fairs, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Ave- nue in San Jose, California, as the ‘‘An- thony J. Cortese Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the ‘‘Joyce Rogers Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 13301 Smith Road in Cleveland, Ohio, as the ‘‘David John Donafee Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 3894 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the ‘‘Tom Bradley Post Office Building’’. Security Act to provide for a 1-year exten- sion of the authorizations for Work In- centives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection Advocacy for Bene- ficiaries of Social Security program. Guard for fiscal year 2010, and other purposes. To exclude from consideration as income To provide for an extension of the legislative To provide for identifying and eliminating To amend title 18, United States Code, to To amend the Controlled Substances Act to To enhance citizen access to Government in- To amend title 38, United States Code, and To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To amend part A of title XI the Social To authorize appropriations for the Coast

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D307 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Dec. 15, Dec. 15, Dec. 15, Dec. 17, Dec. 18, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 1, Nov. 30, Nov. 30, Dec. 2, Dec. 2, Sept. 27, Nov. 17, July 20, Dec. 8, Dec. 2, Sept. 29, Sept. 23, Dec. 7, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 590 0 Sept. 15, Sept. 590 0 15, Sept. 591 0 15, Sept. 592 0 571 ...... July 28, ...... 0 Nov. 17, ...... 0 Nov...... 16, 0 Nov. 16, ...... 181 Dec...... 1, 212 Dec. 1, ...... 0 Sept...... 30, 340 Dec. 2, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... Mar. 17, Nov. 30, Nov. 30, Nov. 30, 2010 2010 2010 2010 Fin ...... Apr. 14, 5, EPW ...... May Fin ...... Apr. 28, CST ...... Sept. TI EPW Sept. 14, Sept. 14, TI EPW Sept. TI EPW 14, OGR HS&GA 1, Sept. Dec. TI EPW FS BHUA FS BHUA 29, ...... OGR HS&GA ...... Sept. 1, 29, OGR HS&GA Dec...... 1, ...... Sept. Jud Dec. TI EPW 21, WM Bud June 1, OGR HS&GA ...... Dec. 1, Dec. TI WM 27, July EC CST 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2009 H.R. 5651 June 30, June H.R. 5651 1, July 15, H.R. 5706 July 19, H.R. 5758 July H.R. 5773 22, Sept. H.R. 6162 22, Sept. 28, H.R. 6166 Sept. 29, H.R. 6237 24, Sept. 9, June H.R. 6387 22, July S. 1338 Apr. 13, S. 1421 Apr. 14, S. 3250 8, Sept. H.R. 4994 Dec. H.R. 6118 16, Mar. S. 2847 H.R. 4853 19, May H.R. 2480 United States courthouse located at 515 9th Street in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the ‘‘Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’. Government Printing Office located at 31451 East United Avenue in Pueblo, Col- orado, as the ‘‘Frank Evans Government Printing Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the ‘‘Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building’’. 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, commonly known as the Social Security Administration Operations Build- ing, as the ‘‘Robert M. Ball Federal Build- ing’’. ity for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congres- sional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numis- matic items. bullion coins to provide affordable oppor- tunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 1351 2nd Street in Napa, California, as the ‘‘Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 337 West Clark Street in Eureka, California, as the ‘‘Sam Sacco Post Office Building’’. guage training programs, and for other purposes. States Code, to prohibit the importation and shipment of certain species carp. ing personnel, and for other purposes. Medicare and Medicaid programs, for other purposes. Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, in Washington, D.C., as the ‘‘Dorothy I. Height Post Office ‘‘. cials. 1986 to extend the funding and expendi- ture authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. beling, and for other purposes. To designate the Federal building and To designate the building occupied by To designate the facility of United States To designate the Federal building located at To provide research and development author- To authorize the production of palladium To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To require the accreditation of English lan- To amend section 42 of title 18, United To provide for the training of Federal build- To extend certain expiring provisions of the To designate the facility of United States To regulate the volume of audio on commer- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To improve the accuracy of fur product la-

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D309 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 29, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Dec. 13, Dec. 18, Dec. 15, Feb. 23, Dec. 9, May 7, Sept. 22, Nov. 18, Sept. 22, Dec. 7, Sept. 29, Dec. 4, Dec. 7, Dec. 1, Dec. 14, Dec. 22, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... 96 Dec. 15, 0 Dec. 14, ...... 141 Dec. 14, ...... 245 Dec. 14, ...... 250 Dec. 14, ...... 246 Dec...... 14, ...... 0 Dec. 15, 0 Dec. 14, ...... 0 Dec. 14, 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 ...... Dec. 2, HEL&P ...... 7, Dec. HEL&P ...... 6, Dec. OGR ...... Nov. 16, 14, OGR ...... Nov. TI WM TI ...... EC CST Dec. 2, Nov. NR ENR 2, NR IA Mar. 3, Aug. NR CST 5, NR IA Aug. 3, 8, Aug. OGR HS&GA 29, Sept. 30, VA E&L HEL&P 3, Jud ...... Dec. Jud ...... Dec. 16, ...... FS ...... Dec...... Nov. 16, ...... Dec. 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 H.R. 6278 Sept. 29, Sept. 2, H.R. 6278 Dec. 7, H.R. 6473 13, Dec. Jan. 16, H.R. 6516 June S. 30 7, S. 1275 July 14, July S. 1405 6, S. 1448 Aug. 18, 14, Dec. S. 1609 16, Apr. S. 2906 Sept. S. 3199 28, S. 3794 29, Sept. Nov. 2, S. 3860 Dec. S. 3984 15, S. 4005 Nov. H.R. 6398 Act of 1995 to expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands by the Dis- trict of Columbia, and for other purposes. 1986 to extend the funding and expendi- ture authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improve- ment program, and for other purposes. of law enacted by the Coast Guard Author- ization Act of 2010. to prohibit manipulation of caller identi- fication information. ical Fitness and Sports to carry out activi- ties to support and supplement the mission of the President’s Council on Physical Fit- ness and Sports. toric Site, Massachusetts, as the ‘‘Long- fellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site’’. thorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, Con- federated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Con- federated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Ump- qua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, the Burns Paiute Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land. the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector, and for other purposes. modify a provision relating to leases in- volving certain Indian tribes. garding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss. States Code, to include organizations whose membership comprises substantially vet- erans as recipient organizations for the do- nation of Federal surplus personal property through State agencies. Arlington National Cemetery. brary Services Act, and for other purposes. prevent the proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the United States from being shielded foreign forfeiture proceedings. Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts. To amend the National Children’s Island To amend the Internal Revenue Code of To make technical corrections to provisions To amend the Communications Act of 1934 To establish a National Foundation on Phys- To redesignate the Longfellow National His- To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to au- To authorize a single fisheries cooperative for To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to To amend the Public Health Service Act re- To amend chapter 5 of title 40, United To require reports on the management of To amend and extend the Museum Li- To extend the Child Safety Pilot Program. To amend title 28, United States Code, to S. 3998 To require the Federal Deposit Insurance Dec. 1,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\D29MR1.REC D29MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 29, 2011 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 No. 111– proved 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 Dec. 29, Dec. 29, Dec. 29, Jan. 2, Jan. 4, Jan. 4, Jan. 4, Jan. 4, Jan. 4, Jan. 4, Jan. 4, Jan. 4, Jan. 4, 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Dec. 22, Nov. 30, Dec. 22, Dec. 22, Dec. 20, Dec. 13, Dec. 2, Dec. 20, Dec. 16, Dec. 19, Dec. 21, Dec. 16, Dec. 20, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 111– Senate 42 ...... May 6, 83 ...... Apr. 27, 504 372 June 16, June 504 372 30, June 515 379 111– ...... 240 Dec. 15, ...... 0 June 9, 2010 2010 2009 2010 ...... Dec. 15, ...... 560 ...... Sept. 29, Dec. 7, Dec. 20, 2010 2010 2009 2009 2010 2010 ...... Dec. 22, July 22, July 22, HEL&P Dec. 18, 27, HEL&P Dec. Jud ...... July Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House WM E&L EC EC CST 2, Aug. EC Jud NR CST Jud 23, 23, Mar. Jud Apr. 2, ...... TI HS&GA Mar. 14, 17, June ...... OGR HS&GA ...... Mar. EC 28, WM NR IA June OGR HS&GA Jud HS 30, ...... Sept. Date intro- duced 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 June 8, (S. 510) H.R. 6517 Dec. 13, Dec. 19, H.R. 6517 22, May Dec. S. 3386 4, S. 4058 Feb. 6, H.R. 847 Jan. 22, H.R. 81 Jan. 23, H.R. 628 Feb. 26, H.R. 1107 Mar. 28, H.R. 1746 Apr. H.R. 2142 13, H.R. 2751 Jan. 4, H.R. 4445 Feb. 3, H.R. 4602 Mar. H.R. 4748 Title Bill No. Title Bill certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other pur- poses. sales tactics on the Internet. viding enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure. extend and improve protections serv- ices to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on Sep- tember 11, 2001, and for other purposes. Moratorium Protection Act and the Mag- nuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conserva- tion of sharks. United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges. tracts as title 41, United States Code, ‘‘Public Contracts’’. Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to re- authorize the pre-disaster mitigation pro- gram of the Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency. of Government programs for purposes assessing agency performance and improve- ment, and to establish agency performance improvement officers and the Performance Improvement Council. metic Act with respect to the safety of food supply. striction on treating as Indian country cer- tain lands held in trust for Indian pueblos in New Mexico. Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio, as the ‘‘Emil Bolas Post Office’’. trol Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 to require a northern border counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes. To extend trade adjustment assistance and To protect consumers from certain aggressive To extend certain expiring provisions pro- To amend the Public Health Service Act to To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing To establish a pilot program in certain To enact certain laws relating to public con- To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster To require quarterly performance assessments To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- To amend Public Law 95-232 to repeal a re- To designate the facility of United States To amend the Office of National Drug Con-

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 30 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 30

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. 872— morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 and H.R. will continue consideration of S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reau- 471—Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act (Sub- thorization Act. ject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E537 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E546, E549 Johnson, Bill, Ohio, E554 Renacci, James B., Ohio, E553 Ackerman, Gary L., N.Y., E545 Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E537, E541, E544, Rogers, Mike, Ala., E554 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E541, E542 E546 Rokita, Todd, Ind., E543 Barton, Joe, Tex., E552 Johnson, Timothy V., Ill., E542 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E548 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E550 Jordan, Jim, Ohio, E552 Coble, Howard, N.C., E550 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E538 Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E543 Costa, Jim, Calif., E546 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E552 Shuler, Heath, N.C., E540, E549 Cummings, Elijah E., Md., E544 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E540, E540, E540, E541, E541 Smith, Adam, Wash., E548 Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E553 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E538, E539 Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E551 Emerson, Jo Ann, Mo., E547 Lungren, Daniel E., Calif., E541 Smith, Lamar, Tex., E548 Faleomavaega, Eni F.H., American Samoa, E552, Lynch, Stephen F., Mass., E539 Stivers, Steve, Ohio, E554 E554 McClintock, Tom, Calif., E554 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E551, E556 Farr, Sam, Calif., E550 Miller, George, Calif., E540 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E537, E538 Fattah, Chaka, Pa., E549 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E550 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E539 Filner, Bob, Calif., E542, E543, E543 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E537 Foxx, Virginia, N.C., E542 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E552, E554 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E545 Frank, Barney, Mass., E537 Paul, Ron, Tex., E553 Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E543 Fudge, Marcia L., Ohio, E544 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E544, E545, E545, E545, E546, Webster, Daniel, Fla., E551 Gingrey, Phil, Ga., E553 E546, E547, E547, E547, E548 Whitfield, Ed, Ky., E547 Graves, Sam, Mo., E550 Quigley, Mike, Ill., E547

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