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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 No. 52 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was THE JOURNAL That the Senate passed without amend- ment H.R. 1527. called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pore (Mr. MESSER). That the Senate agreed to without amend- Chair has examined the Journal of the ment H.J. Res. 10. f last day’s proceedings and announces That the Senate agreed to without amend- to the House his approval thereof. ment H. Con. Res. 32. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- That the Senate agreed to without amend- PRO TEMPORE nal stands approved. ment H. Con. Res. 31. That the Senate passed S. 535. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f Appointments: fore the House the following commu- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commis- nication from the Speaker: sion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the WASHINGTON, DC, Advisory Committee on the Records of April 13, 2015. gentleman from California (Mr. Congress. I hereby appoint the Honorable LUKE TAKANO) come forward and lead the Commission to Study the Potential Cre- MESSER to act as Speaker pro tempore on House in the Pledge of Allegiance. ation of a National Women’s History Mu- this day. Mr. TAKANO led the Pledge of Alle- seum. JOHN A. BOEHNER, giance as follows: Commission to Study the Potential Cre- Speaker of the House of Representatives. ation of a National Women’s History Mu- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the seum. f United States of America, and to the Repub- With best wishes, I am lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Sincerely, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. PRAYER KAREN L. HAAS. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick f f J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER COMMUNICATION FROM THE Gracious God, we give You thanks for PRO TEMPORE CLERK OF THE HOUSE giving us another day. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The work of the Congress resumes The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- fore the House the following commu- after time spent by millions of Ameri- nounces to the House that, in light of cans celebrating high holy days and nication from the Clerk of the House of the resignation of the gentleman from Representatives: spring comes to our Nation’s Capital. Illinois (Mr. Schock), the whole num- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, It is a season of hope. ber of the House is 432. In this Chamber, where the people’s HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, House gathers, we pause to offer You f Washington, DC, March 27, 2015. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, gratitude for the gift of this good land COMMUNICATION FROM THE The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- on which we live and for this great Na- CLERK OF THE HOUSE tives, Washington, DC. tion which You have inspired in devel- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- oping over so many years. Continue to fore the House the following commu- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of inspire the American people that, nication from the Clerk of the House of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- through the difficulties of these days, Representatives: we might keep liberty and justice alive sage from the Secretary of the Senate on OFFICE OF THE CLERK, in our Nation and in the world. March 27, 2015 at 1:13 p.m.: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Appointments: Give to us and all people a vivid Washington, DC, March 27, 2015. Advisory Committee on the Records of sense of Your presence, that we may Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Congress. learn to understand each other, to re- The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- With best wishes, I am spect each other, to work with each tives, Washington, DC. Sincerely, other, to live with each other, and to DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- KAREN L. HAAS. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of do good to each other. So shall we f make our Nation great in goodness and the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- good in its greatness. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER sage from the Secretary of the Senate on PRO TEMPORE May all that is done this day be for March 27, 2015 at 12:02 p.m.: Your greater honor and glory. That the Senate passed without amend- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Amen. ment H.R. 1092. ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP7.000 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 enrolled bills and joint resolution were this body has not. Congress is sworn to Mr. Speaker, here are just a few signed by Speaker pro tempore COM- uphold the Constitution, the same Con- names of our colleagues, neighbors, and STOCK on Monday, March 30, 2015: stitution that says no State shall relatives killed by police, so my col- H.R. 1092, to designate the Federal ‘‘deny to any person within its jurisdic- leagues will no longer ignore this cri- building located at 2030 Southwest tion the equal protection of the laws.’’ sis: Walter Scott, North Carolina; Mi- 145th Avenue in Miramar, Florida, as It is time for Congress to uphold the chael Brown, Missouri; Anthony Hill, the ‘‘Benjamin P. Grogan and Jerry L. Constitution and take action. Support Georgia; Tony Robinson, Wisconsin; Dove Federal Building’’; this resolution and protect these Amer- Kevin Davis, Georgia; Nicholas Thom- H.R. 1527, to accelerate the income icans—all Americans. as, Georgia; Daniel Elrod, Nebraska; tax benefits for charitable cash con- f Antonio Zambrano-Montes, Wash- tributions for the relief of the families ington; David Kassick, Pennsylvania; HONORING JIM CALLAHAN of New York Police Department Detec- Jessica Hernandez, Colorado; Kevin tives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, (Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania Davis, Georgia; Dennis Grigsby, Texas; and for other purposes; asked and was given permission to ad- Rumain Brisbon, Phoenix; Tamir Rice, H.J. Res. 10, providing the reappoint- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Ohio; Akai Gurley, New York; Carlos ment of David M. Rubenstein as a cit- vise and extend his remarks.) M. Perez, Nevada; Kajieme Powell, izen regent of the Board of Regents of Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Missouri; Ezell Ford, California; Dillon the Smithsonian Institution. Speaker, at the heart of my congres- Taylor, Utah; John Crawford III, Ohio; f sional district lies Chester County, a Naeschylus Vinzant, Colorado; Charly community that relies on Leundeu Keunang, California; and the TIME TO SIMPLIFY THE TAX CODE groundbreaking, thoughtful, probative list goes on. (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- reporting for its residents, a responsi- f mission to address the House for 1 bility that the Daily Local News has minute.) filled for generations. THE SENATE MUST ACT Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, we are only For 20 years, Jim Callahan has served (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given 2 days away from April 15, also known the Daily Local News and Chester permission to address the House for 1 as tax day. It is a day that we all dread County as a newsman. He calls himself minute and to revise and extend his re- every year. an ‘‘adjustable wrench’’ in the news marks.) Between mountains of paperwork, business, which means he has served a Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, April 1, complicated codes, and the fear of multitude of functions to make sure just a few days ago, most people don’t fines, paying taxes every year is a huge that our Republic, as locally con- realize it, but the Centers for Medicare burden for hard-working Americans. In stituted in Chester County, is well in- and Medicaid Services reduced physi- fact, U.S. taxpayers and businesses formed. cian reimbursement for Medicare pa- spend about 7.6 billion hours a year Indeed, the hallmark of an engaged, tients by 21 percent. complying with the filing requirements robust democracy requires a well-in- This occurred as a matter of law. of the IRS. formed citizenry; and to my constitu- This is a deadline that we have been up But if you listen to the political dis- ents, as a journalist, Jim Callahan has against before, a drama that we have cussion in our country very long, you served this function in exemplary fash- seen played out in this House multiple will inevitably hear some lawmakers ion. times during my tenure here. repeat one of their favorite lines, that One of his colleagues calls Jim an This time, it is different because the all of our country’s budget problems ‘‘old school journalist, who enjoys House of Representatives, right before would be solved if only we increased teaching and working with young re- the end of March, chose to act and taxes, except increasing taxes increases porters,’’ a breaking news junkie, and passed, by a vote of 392 individuals, to government spending and crowds our political nut. repeal this formula that crops up every private sector investment, diminishing I would add that Jim possesses a year and threatens our Medicare pa- our prosperity. great sense of humor, and he is as pug- tients and those that provide care for Instead, it is past time to simplify nacious a journalist as he is witty an them. the Tax Code and decrease the tax bur- observer. At his core, Mr. Speaker, Jim This bill is sitting over in the other den that Americans currently spend Callahan greatly values the impor- body. The Chaplain talked about this close to a third of the year bearing. tance of local journalism, and for that, being a season for renewal, and indeed, It is vital that we enact policies that Chester County is better off for it. it is. It is my hope that in the other strengthen and stabilize our economy, Here in the United States House of body that spirit of renewal will take as well as give individuals and busi- Representatives—the people’s House— hold, and they will take up and pass nesses long-term certainty. and across Chester County, we want to the bill that passed this House with an f thank you, Jim. overwhelming majority some 2 weeks Stay strong, my friend. ago. LGBT NONDISCRIMINATION It is time to do it. The other body f RESOLUTION can act. (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given LAW ENFORCEMENT USING THEIR f permission to address the House for 1 GUNS INSTEAD OF THEIR HEADS b 1415 minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia asked and marks.) was given permission to address the EASTER FEED Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise House for 1 minute and to revise and (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given today in support of the House resolu- extend his remarks.) permission to address the House for 1 tion declaring that gay, lesbian, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- minute.) transgender people should be protected er, it feels like open season on black Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise from discrimination under the law. men in America, and I am outraged. In today to acknowledge the outstanding Every day, LGBT Americans are de- fact, all Americans are at risk when work of Dr. Merlin Augustine and his nied housing and public accommoda- bad actors in law enforcement use their wife, Beverly, of Fayetteville, Arkan- tions. In 29 States, someone can be guns instead of their heads. sas, and the event his foundation has fired because they are gay, and in 32 Despite bipartisan, nationwide calls sponsored for 22 years—the annual States, someone can be fired because of for action and despite my bills to re- Easter Feed, held the Saturday before their gender identity. In several form the broken grand jury process, Easter. States, there is an organized push to hold police accountable, and end mili- This year, a record 6,741 people en- deny LGBT Americans their rights. tarization and despite my colleagues’ joyed a meal fit for kings, served by However, dozens of States have taken bills to encourage body cameras, this men and women of all walks, including action and passed nondiscrimination Congress does nothing—no hearings, no a number of local, State, and Federal laws, as have hundreds of cities; yet blue ribbon commissions—nothing. officials and scores of volunteers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:38 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.004 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2119 Years ago, Mr. Speaker, Dr. COMMUNICATION FROM THE Federal deposit insurance only if the appro- Augustine’s parents left their compas- CLERK OF THE HOUSE priate supervisor of the State in which the credit union is chartered has determined sionate son an inheritance of $10,000 The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- with which he established a foundation that the credit union meets all the eligi- fore the House the following commu- bility requirements for Federal deposit in- purposed in helping the less fortunate. nication from the Clerk of the House of surance as of the date of the application for The Easter Feed is its signature event. Representatives: membership. It is the kind of event that warms the ‘‘(ii) CERTIFICATION DEEMED VALID.—If, in OFFICE OF THE CLERK, heart, reminding all of us of our duty the case of any credit union to which clause HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (i) applies, the appropriate supervisor of the to care for those around us. Washington, DC, April 13, 2015. State in which such credit union is chartered I want the Nation to know how much Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, fails to make a determination pursuant to I appreciate this beautiful couple for Speaker, House of Representatives, such clause by the end of the 6-month period their kindness and their decency and Washington, DC. beginning on the date of the application, the DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- their dedication to our community. My credit union shall be deemed to have met the mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of wife, Terri, and I always look forward requirements of clause (i). the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- to helping at the event. Few things in ‘‘(C) SECURITY INTERESTS OF FEDERAL HOME tives, the Clerk received the following mes- life give us more pleasure than the LOAN BANK NOT AVOIDABLE.—Notwithstanding Easter Feed. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on any provision of State law authorizing a con- Thanks, Merlin and Beverly. Can’t April 13, 2015 at 2:42 p.m.: servator or liquidating agent of a credit That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 11. wait till next year. union to repudiate contracts, no such provi- With best wishes, I am sion shall apply with respect to— f Sincerely, ‘‘(i) any extension of credit from any Fed- U.S. GOVERNMENT OKAYS OIL EX- KAREN L. HAAS. eral home loan bank to any credit union PORTS FOR IRAN BUT NO OIL f which is a member of any such bank pursu- EXPORTS FOR AMERICA? ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ant to this paragraph; or ‘‘(ii) any security interest in the assets of (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was PRO TEMPORE such credit union securing any such exten- given permission to address the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sion of credit. for 1 minute and to revise and extend ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair ‘‘(D) PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL his remarks.) will postpone further proceedings HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES.—Notwith- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the today on motions to suspend the rules standing any State law to the contrary, if a United States is now the largest crude Bank makes an advance under section 10 to on which a recorded vote or the yeas a State-chartered credit union that is not oil producer in the world, but instead and nays are ordered, or on which the of exporting excess oil like other na- federally insured— vote incurs objection under clause 6 of ‘‘(i) the Bank’s interest in any collateral tions, the United States oil producers rule XX. securing such advance has the same priority are forced to leave oil in the ground. Record votes on postponed questions and is afforded the same standing and rights The solution is clear—lift the crude oil will be taken later. that the security interest would have had if ban. We should follow the Blue Bell Ice the advance had been made to a federally in- f Cream philosophy: use all you can and sured credit union; and sell the rest—here, in this case, abroad. CAPITAL ACCESS FOR SMALL ‘‘(ii) the Bank has the same right to access Exports will improve our national se- COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTI- such collateral that the Bank would have curity by increasing United States in- TUTIONS ACT OF 2015 had if the advance had been made to a feder- fluence around the world. We can make ally insured credit union.’’. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I (b) COPIES OF AUDITS OF PRIVATE INSURERS Middle Eastern oil, politics, and their move to suspend the rules and pass the OF CERTAIN DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS RE- turmoil irrelevant. Europe gets 40 per- bill (H.R. 299) to amend the Federal QUIRED TO BE PROVIDED TO SUPERVISORY cent of its oil from Russia, and our ex- Home Loan Bank Act to authorize pri- AGENCIES.—Section 43(a)(2)(A) of the Federal ports will give Europeans an alter- vately insured credit unions to become Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1831t(a)(2)(A)) is amended— native to Putin’s monopoly and will members of a Federal home loan bank, thwart his aggression. Japan and South (1) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the and for other purposes. end; Korea rely on crude oil from Iran to The Clerk read the title of the bill. satisfy their growing energy consump- (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at The text of the bill is as follows: the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and tion. H.R. 299 (3) by inserting at the end the following Speaking of Iran, Mr. Speaker, be- new clause: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- cause of the deal, it is now U.S. Gov- ‘‘(iii) in the case of depository institutions resentatives of the United States of America in ernment policy to eventually allow described in subsection (e)(2)(A) the deposits Congress assembled, Iran to export crude oil, but it is U.S. of which are insured by the private insurer policy to prohibit U.S. producers to do SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. which are members of a Federal home loan the same. How nutty is that? This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Capital Ac- bank, to the Federal Housing Finance Agen- Lifting the ban will create thousands cess for Small Community Financial Institu- cy, not later than 7 days after the audit is tions Act of 2015’’. of jobs, inject billions of dollars into completed.’’. SEC. 2. PRIVATELY INSURED CREDIT UNIONS AU- the economy, and help advance our na- SEC. 3. GAO REPORT. THORIZED TO BECOME MEMBERS OF Not later than 18 months after the date of tional interests abroad. Make the same A FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK. enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- deal with America the Government (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4(a) of the Fed- eral of the United States shall conduct a made with Iran—allow oil exports. eral Home Loan Bank Act (12 U.S.C. 1424(a)) study and submit a report to Congress— And that is just the way it is. is amended by adding at the end the fol- (1) on the adequacy of insurance reserves lowing new paragraph: f held by a private deposit insurer that insures ‘‘(5) CERTAIN PRIVATELY INSURED CREDIT deposits in an entity described in section RECESS UNIONS.— 43(e)(2)(A) of the Federal Deposit Insurance The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the require- Act (12 U.S.C. 1831t(e)(2)(A)); and ments of subparagraph (B), a credit union (2) for an entity described in paragraph (1) ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair shall be treated as an insured depository in- declares the House in recess until ap- the deposits of which are insured by a pri- stitution for purposes of determining the eli- vate deposit insurer, information on the proximately 4 p.m. today. gibility of such credit union for membership level of compliance with Federal regulations Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 17 min- in a Federal home loan bank under para- relating to the disclosure of a lack of Fed- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. graphs (1), (2), and (3). eral deposit insurance. f ‘‘(B) CERTIFICATION BY APPROPRIATE SUPER- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- VISOR.— ant to the rule, the gentleman from b 1600 ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this Texas (Mr. NEUGEBAUER) and the gen- AFTER RECESS paragraph and subject to clause (ii), a credit union which lacks Federal deposit insurance tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. CAPU- The recess having expired, the House and which has applied for membership in a ANO) each will control 20 minutes. was called to order by the Speaker pro Federal home loan bank may be treated as The Chair recognizes the gentleman tempore (Mr. WALKER) at 4 p.m. meeting all the eligibility requirements for from Texas.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.005 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 GENERAL LEAVE eral Home Loan Bank system and For instance, this bill would improve Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I which would provide important liquid- access to home mortgage loans for ask unanimous consent that all Mem- ity to these 1.2 million people who members of three privately insured bers have 5 legislative days in which to might want to buy a home or live the credit unions that are actually based in revise and extend their remarks and to American Dream. my district, the Third Congressional add extraneous material on this bill. Again, I want to thank my cosponsor, District of Ohio. Those are the White- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there who helped so hard to get this bill hall Credit Union, Producers Employee objection to the request of the gen- done, Congresswoman JOYCE BEATTY Credit Union, and the Central Credit tleman from Texas? from Ohio; and I want to thank Chair- Union. Additionally, this legislation There was no objection. man NEUGEBAUER, Chairman HEN- has garnered support from the exclu- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I SARLING, and the other cosponsors of sive insurers of privately insured credit yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from the bill. unions across the country—American Ohio (Mr. STIVERS), the sponsor of this Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Share Insurance, or ASI. ASI, which is bill. such time as she may consume to the based in central Ohio, which is just Mr. STIVERS. I would like to thank gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY), north of my district, continues to pro- the gentleman from Texas for yielding who is the cosponsor of this bill. vide employment for many Ohioans, me time. Mrs. BEATTY. Thank you, Mr. CAPU- and it has never previously had a pri- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. ANO, for yielding me time. vately insured credit union depositor Thank you, Mr. NEUGEBAUER and Mr. 299, the Capital Access for Small Com- lose money. STIVERS. munity Financial Institutions Act. Therefore, I urge the support of H.R. I would like to thank Chairman HEN- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Capital Access for Small 299 because this bipartisan legislation SARLING and the other bill sponsors— Community Financial Institutions Act is good policy, is good for small credit Mrs. BEATTY from Ohio, Mr. TIBERI of 2015, H.R. 299. unions, and may spur the growth of from Ohio, and Mr. CARSON from Indi- I join Congressman STEVE STIVERS in small credit unions, which serve the ana. support of H.R. 299. My colleagues on needs of their members, both individ- As you can hear, I lost my voice last both sides of the aisle supported this uals and businesses. Importantly, H.R. night, but I am the voice for 1.2 million bill in a bipartisan fashion, a bill on 299 has bipartisan, nationwide support people who are currently denied access which I am very proud to be the lead for local communities and businesses. to the liquidity that the Federal Home Democrat. We have worked together to Mr. Speaker, I believe this legisla- Loan Bank system offers inside finan- have H.R. 299 reported out of the House tion is a perfect example of the type of cial transactions. Financial Services Committee with a regular order, committee-driven ac- This bill would simply make a small vote of 56–1. In fact, last year, the same tions that we should use, actually, as a statutory change that would allow bill passed unanimously on this House template for bipartisan cooperation in nonfederally insured credit unions to floor by 395–0. the House and which, indeed, if en- apply for membership in the Federal Mr. Speaker, as you have heard, H.R. acted, would bring real benefits to the Home Loan Bank system. It would not 299 would permit privately insured national housing market. I urge Mem- guarantee their memberships. They credit unions to apply for membership bers to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 299. would go through the normal under- in the Federal Home Loan Bank sys- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I writing process like any other appli- tem. A primary benefit of the Federal have no other speakers at this time, cant. The irony here is that every Home Loan Bank membership is hav- and I reserve the balance of my time. other credit union can join the Federal ing access to low-cost secured funding, Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, we have Home Loan Bank system, and every which is a tremendous benefit to con- no further speakers. I would just like other bank and many nonbank entities, sumers. H.R. 299 would not, however, to add my voice in support of this bill. like insurance companies, are allowed mandate the privately insured credit It is a very commonsense bill, and I am to join the Federal Home Loan Bank unions to become members of a Federal proud to be able to support it. system. Only privately insured credit Home Loan Bank. Therefore, under I yield back the balance of my time. unions are denied. this legislation, a Federal Home Loan Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I Currently, there are 128 small credit Bank would maintain the discretion to just want to echo the remarks that unions in nine States representing 1.2 accept or to reject a privately insured have been made. million people, including firefighters credit union’s application for member- This is a commonsense bill. It helps and teachers and church workers and ship based on its risk tolerance and un- Main Street, and it helps consumers. small business people, with total assets derwriting guidelines. There was a little glitch here in the of $13 billion, people who are not in- Why do we need this bill? marketplace when these privately in- sured by the Federal Government but H.R. 299 is an extremely important sured credit unions were not able to ac- who are insured by a mutual private piece of legislation for these privately cess the Federal Home Loan Banks. It insurance company and so are denied insured credit unions because it would just makes sense that they do that. access to the Federal Home Loan Bank help give members and businesses This bill passed out of our committee system. This bill would simply change greater access to credit in a tight cred- 56–1. With that, I urge my colleagues to that and fix it. it market. Currently, there are ap- pass this bill. Some important points are: one, proximately 6,400 credit unions across I yield back the balance of my time. there is no risk to the Federal Home the country, including some 128 to 130 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Loan Bank system. Two, no more than privately insured credit unions. Of that BYRNE). The question is on the motion $4 billion of that $13 billion could be number of those privately insured cred- offered by the gentleman from Texas pledged to the Federal Home Loan it unions, Mr. Speaker, 57 of them are (Mr. NEUGEBAUER) that the House sus- Bank system at any one time, and that actually in Ohio. Both I and Mr. STIV- pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. is if all 128 credit unions joined the ERS, the sponsor of the bill, are from 299. Federal Home Loan Bank system. the great State of Ohio. These 57 pri- The question was taken; and (two- Three, there is no concentration risk. vately insured credit unions in Ohio thirds being in the affirmative) the There is no disproportionate risk with serve more than 333,000 members in rules were suspended and the bill was these institutions. Ohio, and, roughly, 145,000 of those passed. I think it is really important that we members are actually in my district. A motion to reconsider was laid on give these 1.2 million people the access Indeed, the Capital Access for Small the table. to the liquidity that the Federal Home Community Financial Institutions Act f Loan Bank system would offer them. of 2015, or H.R. 299, comes to the floor I would ask my colleagues to support today because of the very important ELIMINATE PRIVACY NOTICE this legislation, which would give com- role we believe that credit unions play CONFUSION ACT munity financial institutions the abil- in consumer lending and homeowner- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I ity to apply for membership in the Fed- ship across this country. move to suspend the rules and pass the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:38 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.009 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2121 bill (H.R. 601) to amend the Gramm- I talked to one community bank in for the small- and medium-sized insti- Leach-Bliley Act to provide an excep- my district recently that said they tutions and the entire financial serv- tion to the annual privacy notice re- spend, roughly, 70 cents per disclosure. ices industry; it is going to get the con- quirement. With a minimum of 250,000 accounts sumer to focus on changes that are im- The Clerk read the title of the bill. and customers, this one bank spends at portant. The text of the bill is as follows: least $175,000 on this one requirement. There is no better way to hide a tree H.R. 601 It may not seem like a lot of money to than to put it in the forest, and there Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- my colleagues, but I can tell you that is no better way to trivialize and cause resentatives of the United States of America in $175,000 is a lot of money for a small in- consumers to ignore important legally Congress assembled, stitution like the one in my district. required notification than to deluge SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. By the way, this is an institution with them with unnecessary, meaningless, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Eliminate less than $10 billion in assets, so it will and repetitive notifications. Privacy Notice Confusion Act’’. not be helped by the recent changes This bill will make our system more SEC. 2. EXCEPTION TO ANNUAL PRIVACY NOTICE REQUIREMENT UNDER THE GRAMM- implemented by the CFPB. efficient. It is not only consistent, I be- LEACH-BLILEY ACT. I want to be completely clear on lieve, with what the regulators would Section 503 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act what exactly this bill will do. This leg- like to do; it has passed, overwhelm- (15 U.S.C. 6803) is amended by adding at the islation will only remove the Gramm- ingly, every time Members of the end the following: Leach-Bliley annual privacy notice re- House have had a chance to deal with ‘‘(f) EXCEPTION TO ANNUAL NOTICE REQUIRE- quirement if an institution has not in it. MENT.—A financial institution that— any way changed its privacy policies or I commend the gentleman from Mis- ‘‘(1) provides nonpublic personal informa- tion only in accordance with the provisions procedures. This legislation does not souri (Mr. LUETKEMEYER). of subsection (b)(2) or (e) of section 502 or exempt an institution from an initial Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I regulations prescribed under section 504(b), privacy notice, nor does it allow a loop- don’t have any other speakers, so I will and hole for an institution to avoid using reserve the balance of my time. ‘‘(2) has not changed its policies and prac- an updated notice. Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I would tices with regard to disclosing nonpublic per- The language is not controversial; it just like to add my voice to those who sonal information from the policies and does not jeopardize consumer privacy; support this bill, another commonsense practices that were disclosed in the most re- and it does not exempt any institution bill that hopefully won’t take us three cent disclosure sent to consumers in accord- ance with this section, from having to produce an initial or an more Congresses to get our friends on shall not be required to provide an annual amended privacy notice. This legisla- the other side to actually take action disclosure under this section until such time tion does eliminate millions of costly, on something that is relatively simple as the financial institution fails to comply confusing, and often ignored mailings; and straightforward. I personally with any criteria described in paragraph (1) and with the passage of this bill, infor- throw out six or seven of these notifi- or (2).’’. mation included in these mailings cations every month, so I would as- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- would likely become more significant sume that millions of people are doing ant to the rule, the gentleman from to the consumer because it would come the same. Texas (Mr. NEUGEBAUER) and the gen- only when a change in the privacy no- I yield back the balance of my time. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. CAPU- tice policy is effected. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I ANO) each will control 20 minutes. just want to add my support as well to b 1615 The Chair recognizes the gentleman this bill. This is a commonsense bill. from Texas. I would like to remind my colleagues This bill passed 57–0 in our committee. GENERAL LEAVE that similar language passed the House It ends a lot of confusion. You get Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I by a voice vote in the 111th, 112th, and those privacy notices when you open ask unanimous consent that all Mem- 113th Congresses. those accounts, and then all of a sud- bers have 5 legislative days in which to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The den next year you get another one, and revise and extend their remarks and to time of the gentleman has expired. you are trying to figure out whether add extraneous material on this bill. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I yield an addi- you should have gotten one, if you The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tional 1 minute to the gentleman. should read that. What we have found objection to the request of the gen- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. In March of is that probably a lot of people aren’t tleman from Texas? this year, this legislation passed the reading those. This is a very common- There was no objection. Committee on Financial Services by a sense bill, and I encourage people to Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, it voice vote of 57–0. This legislation is support that. is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to supported by a litany of trade associa- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. tions representing banks and credit of my time. LUETKEMEYER), the original author of unions. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this bill and one who has done a lot of I want to thank the gentleman from question is on the motion offered by work in this area. California (Mr. SHERMAN), my good the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NEUGE- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Thank you, friend across the aisle, for his bipar- BAUER) that the House suspend the Mr. Chairman. tisan work on this bill. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 601. Mr. Speaker, year after year, mil- I ask my colleagues for their support. The question was taken; and (two- lions of dollars are spent on privacy no- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield thirds being in the affirmative) the tices that are either disregarded or are such time as he may consume to the rules were suspended and the bill was confusing to consumers. Let’s think gentleman from California (Mr. SHER- passed. about the cost of this. MAN). A motion to reconsider was laid on This outdated requirement doesn’t Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the table. cost in postage alone, but it also adds the gentleman for yielding. f its compliance costs, the cost of sup- I thank the gentleman from Missouri plies, printing fees, and man hours. (Mr. LUETKEMEYER) for his tireless HELPING EXPAND LENDING PRAC- Under current law, financial institu- work on this bill. This bill has passed TICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES tions are required to provide annual virtually unanimously this House in ACT privacy notices explaining informa- the 111th, 112th, and 113th Congresses. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I tion-sharing practices to customers. Now it has passed our committee 57–0. move to suspend the rules and pass the Banks and credit unions have had to I want to commend Director Cordray bill (H.R. 1259) to provide for an appli- give these notices each year even if the of the Consumer Financial Protection cation process for interested parties to privacy policies have not changed. This Bureau for moving in the direction of apply for an area to be designated as a creates not only waste for financial in- this bill as far as they could, but now rural area, and for other purposes. stitutions but confusion and increased it is time to codify this important The Clerk read the title of the bill. costs to consumers. change. This will not only save money The text of the bill is as follows:

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DESIGNATION OF RURAL AREA. bers have 5 legislative days in which to nancial products, specifically respon- (a) APPLICATION.—Not later than 90 days revise and extend their remarks and sibly underwritten balloon loans that a after the date of the enactment of this Act, add extraneous materials on this bill. bank or credit union can offer in its the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there community, reducing access to credit tion shall establish an application process under which a person who lives or does busi- objection to the request of the gen- in rural America. Balloon loans are ness in a State may, with respect to an area tleman from Texas? common throughout rural America be- identified by the person in such State that There was no objection. cause they offer flexibility to con- has not been designated by the Bureau as a Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I sumers whose incomes are often cycli- rural area for purposes of a Federal con- yield 7 minutes to the gentleman from cal and dependent on commodities, sumer financial law (as defined under section Kentucky (Mr. BARR), one of the pri- while helping small community banks 1002 of the Consumer Financial Protection mary authors of this bill. and credit unions mitigate interest Act of 2010), apply for such area to be so des- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I thank the rate risk. ignated. chairman of the Subcommittee on Fi- H.R. 1259 fixes the problem by ensur- (b) EVALUATION CRITERIA.—When evalu- nancial Institutions and Consumer ing that rural areas are treated under ating an application submitted under sub- Credit for yielding and for his support section (a), the Bureau shall take into con- the law as intended, by allowing enti- sideration the following factors: of this legislation. I also want to thank ties that feel that they have been im- (1) Criteria used by the Director of the Bu- my colleagues on both sides of the aisle properly designated to appeal that de- reau of the Census for classifying geo- who have joined together to support cision. Here is what the bill does: graphical areas as rural or urban. this bipartisan legislation that makes H.R. 1259 creates a petition process in (2) Criteria used by the Director of the Of- a small but sensible legislative correc- which individuals within a State could fice of Management and Budget to designate tion to a regulatory policy that we petition the Consumer Financial Pro- counties as metropolitan or micropolitan or have all heard from our constituents tection Bureau to have that area redes- neither. does not work as intended. ignated and to have the Bureau recon- (3) Criteria used by the Secretary of Agri- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have sider its improper designation of culture to determine property eligibility for worked with the gentleman from Texas rural development programs. ‘‘nonrural’’ for the area that is plainly (4) The Department of Agriculture rural- (Mr. HINOJOSA) to reintroduce H.R. rural. The legislation specifies a num- urban commuting area codes. 1259, the Helping Expand Lending Prac- ber of commonsense factors that the (5) A written opinion provided by the tices in Rural Communities Act, or Bureau must consider when evaluating State’s bank supervisor, as defined under HELP Rural Communities Act, in this an application. Upon receiving an ap- section 3(r) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Congress. This legislation has now plication, the Bureau is to provide for Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(r)). cleared the Committee on Financial a 90-day public comment period, and (6) Population density. Services in two consecutive Congresses then grant or deny such an application (c) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.— with overwhelming bipartisan support. within an additional 90 days. Whatever (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days Furthermore, this Chamber approved after receiving an application submitted the outcome, the Bureau shall publish under subsection (a), the Bureau shall— identical legislation just 11 months ago in the Federal Register an explanation (A) publish such application in the Federal by voice vote under suspension of the of the factors it relied on in making its Register; and rules. determination. The bill allows appel- (B) make such application available for Our Federalist system of limited gov- lants to identify the area that is im- public comment for not fewer than 90 days. ernment enshrines in the law the idea properly designated. We don’t want to (2) LIMITATION ON ADDITIONAL APPLICA- that State and local entities know lock people into using counties or ill- TIONS.—Nothing in this section shall be con- their communities better than any cen- fitting census tracts that don’t accu- strued to require the Bureau, during the pub- tralized bureaucracy in Washington. rately represent the boundaries of their lic comment period with respect to an appli- The HELP Rural Communities Act re- cation submitted under subsection (a), to ac- communities. cept an additional application with respect affirms this commitment by addressing I want to thank the gentleman from to the area that is the subject of the initial a bizarre situation resulting from the Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) for his important application. imposition of a one-size-fits-all govern- contribution to this feature of the leg- (d) DECISION ON DESIGNATION.—Not later ment regulation that fails to consider islation. This element is important be- than 90 days after the end of the public com- the diversity of the cities, towns, and cause county sizes and census defini- ment period under subsection (c)(1) for an ap- rural areas across America. tions of statistical areas can vary sig- plication, the Bureau shall— The genesis of this legislation was a nificantly throughout the country, par- (1) grant or deny such application, in whole conversation that I had with a con- ticularly in Western States. or in part; and stituent, a third generation banker in Recognizing the issue with its des- (2) publish such grant or denial in the Fed- rural Bath County, Kentucky. This eral Register, along with an explanation of ignation process, on January 29, the what factors the Bureau relied on in making constituent, Thomas Richards, was be- Bureau proposed a rule to expand its such determination. wildered to learn that the Consumer formula to include census tracts in ad- (e) SUBSEQUENT APPLICATIONS.—A decision Financial Protection Bureau had des- dition to county lines in its rural des- by the Bureau under subsection (d) to deny ignated Bath County, population ignation process. Unfortunately, this an application for an area to be designated 11,591—yes, that is the entire county— administrative correction that was as a rural area shall not preclude the Bureau as nonrural. His family’s bank had sur- prompted by this legislation is still in- from accepting a subsequent application sub- vived the Great Depression, the stag- adequate because census tracts are mitted under subsection (a) for such area to flation of the late 1970s and early 1980s, only updated once every 10 years and be so designated, so long as such subsequent and the Great Recession of 2008; and application is made after the end of the 90- were designed for demographic data day period beginning on the date that the yet his testimony, Thomas Richards’ collection, not regulatory purposes. Bureau denies the application under sub- testimony, this third generation Ken- The result is that the Bureau’s formula section (d). tucky community banker, was that his may now consider most of a rural coun- (f) SUNSET.—This section shall cease to small community bank in rural Ken- ty primarily farmland or wilderness to have any force or effect after the end of the tucky was being imperiled by an ava- be rural, but the small town that would 2-year period beginning on the date of the lanche of red tape coming out of Wash- be home to the actual community bank enactment of this Act. ington bureaucracy. There are similar or credit union may remain nonrural. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- stories from rural communities across I have already heard from Kentucky ant to the rule, the gentleman from this country. bankers in rural counties who would

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In the last 4 or 5 years, we have plemented an appeals process for im- ments, which are a common credit lost over a thousand community banks properly designated communities. product offered in rural communities, and we have lost over a thousand credit Mr. Speaker, in summary, this legis- would expose small creditors to in- unions. That is a real problem for our lation is about inviting individuals— creased legal liability. Because of this, smaller communities. One of the things the American people—to participate in the Consumer Financial Protection Bu- that this bill helps to do is that in their government and provide input on reau established a safe harbor to allow many communities there is one bank, matters of local knowledge. It is about for small creditors in counties as I there is one financial institution, and making the Federal Government more have described designated as rural to without the ability to have flexibility accessible, more accountable, and more continue offering this financial product to make these kinds of mortgages, in responsive to the people who know which serves so many of the people in many cases there would not be mort- their local communities best. those areas; but if not designated as gages available in those communities. I am pleased that this legislation en- rural, many of those communities I This is a commonsense bill. It passed joys bipartisan support and, again, have mentioned will not qualify for the 56–2 out of our committee. I would urge want to thank Representative HINO- safe harbor exemption. my colleagues to support this bill. JOSA for joining me as a cosponsor of That is why we are here today, trying Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance this legislation. I want to thank Chair- to fix something that needs to be fixed of my time. man NEUGEBAUER for his cosponsorship in terms of home mortgage lending. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and stewardship of the legislation in This bill gives those who do business in question is on the motion offered by committee, as well as my friend Con- rural communities all over the country the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NEUGE- gressman FRENCH HILL for joining as a the ability to petition the CFPB to re- BAUER) that the House suspend the cosponsor. verse an improper designation of rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1259. This legislation is endorsed by a nonrural for a county that is clearly The question was taken. broad coalition, including the U.S. rural. It will give lenders in many Chamber of Commerce, the Conference The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the areas throughout my district the flexi- of State Bank Supervisors, the Na- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being tional Association of Realtors, the bility they need to offer the credit in the affirmative, the ayes have it. American Bankers Association, the products that their members depend Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, on Independent Community Bankers of on, while still keeping in place the that I demand the yeas and nays. America, the Credit Union National very important consumer protections The yeas and nays were ordered. Association, and the National Associa- established under the new QM rules. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion of Federal Credit Unions. I would like to once again thank Rep- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- This is a commonsense and narrowly resentative BARR for his outstanding ceedings on this question will be post- focused bill to address a real problem work on this bill and in our committee. poned. imposed by Washington on rural Amer- It has been wonderful collaborating f ica. I appreciate the opportunity to with him to bring the concerns of rural BUREAU ADVISORY COMMISSION present it here today, and I urge my communities to the forefront. TRANSPARENCY ACT colleagues to support this simple, bi- I respectfully request that my col- partisan reform. leagues on both sides of the aisle vote Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield ‘‘yes’’ on passage of H.R. 1259. move to suspend the rules and pass the such time as he may consume to the Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I bill (H.R. 1265) to apply the require- gentleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA), don’t have any other speakers at this ments of the Federal Advisory Com- my friend. time, so I will reserve the balance of mittee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Mr. HINOJOSA. I want to thank Con- my time. Financial Protection. gressman MIKE CAPUANO for yielding b 1630 The Clerk read the title of the bill. time to me on this important bill. The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, we have Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support H.R. 1265 of H.R. 1259, the Helping Expand Lend- no further speakers on this bill. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of ing Practices in Rural Communities I would like to add my voice to sup- porting this bill as well. Representatives of the United States of America Act. This commonsense legislation in Congress assembled, I will tell you unequivocally, my def- would provide much-needed relief to SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. rural Americans not just in my dis- inition of rural is whatever ANDY BARR ´ This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bureau Ad- trict, but in districts all over the coun- and RUBEN HINOJOSA say it is. 11,591 visory Commission Transparency Act’’. people in a county? I have that on a try. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF FACA. I especially would like to thank my street; I have that in a building. I will Section 1013 of the Consumer Financial esteemed colleague from Kentucky, tell you that I understand full well Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5493) is Representative ANDY BARR, for intro- that there are underserved commu- amended by adding at the end the following: ducing this very important piece of nities in rural areas, as there are even ‘‘(h) APPLICATION OF FACA.—Notwith- legislation once again. I fully agree in some of the most urban areas in the standing any provision of the Federal Advi- with Congressman BARR’s examples country. sory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), such Act which he gave affecting his district and I thank the gentleman for this bill. shall apply to each advisory committee of all of the State of Kentucky because in I will tell you that my definition of the Bureau and each subcommittee of such an advisory committee.’’. the great State of Texas, we have ex- rural is anyplace that would take me amples that will mirror those that you more than 15 minutes to drive to some The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- gave us. good Italian food. If you can’t do that, ant to the rule, the gentleman from All across my district—and I rep- it must be rural. Texas (Mr. NEUGEBAUER) and the gen- resent approximately 80 communities I am glad that this bill is about to tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. CAPU- in my congressional district that ex- pass, and I thank the gentleman for of- ANO) each will control 20 minutes. pands 250 miles geographically—many fering it. The Chair recognizes the gentleman rural communities are having trouble I yield back the balance of my time. from Texas. getting access to credit, while credit Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I GENERAL LEAVE unions and small banks are also finding just want to close by saying I appre- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I it difficult to service their members ciate Mr. BARR’s and Mr. HINOJOSA’s ask unanimous consent that all Mem- and clients. work on this very important issue. bers may have 5 legislative days within

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Mr. Speaker, I Well, I don’t know if in that phone American people to hear the comments yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from call we had we weren’t on the same and the discussions that are going on Wisconsin (Mr. DUFFY), the primary page or what. I am not going to say it that could inevitably affect the kinds author of this bill, who has worked was trickery on the Director’s part, but of financial products that they are tirelessly to make sure that these advi- what happened was the CFPB opened going to be able to access in the future. sory committees have transparency. up only a small portion of their advi- Now, the fact is that many of the Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I appre- sory committee meetings, about an other agencies have to fall under the ciate the gentleman for yielding to me. hour and a half, and in the other vast FACA, but because this agency is I thank him for his support in regard majority of the meetings, they moved tucked inside the Federal Reserve—and to my legislation and for all the work them into what was called a sub- the Federal Reserve currently is ex- he does on Financial Services, as well committee so they wouldn’t be open. empt—but, quite honestly, the only as the support from the chairman and What my bill today does is make sure other agencies that are exempt from it ranking member of the Committee on these meetings are open to the public, are the CIA, the Director of National Financial Services. I am grateful to that we as a community, as an Amer- Intelligence, and the Federal Reserve them as well. ican family, get to see the conversation as they are talking about monetary As we gather in this Chamber, I don’t that is taking place in the advisory policy. I hardly believe that the CFPB think it is very often that we come in committees to the CFPB. It makes falls in the same category of any of in a kumbaya moment in regard to the complete sense. these other agencies that are exempt. Consumer Financial Protection Bu- I am proud and honored that my This is a commonsense piece of legis- friends across the aisle were supportive reau. I think those who follow our com- lation. It allows that same trans- of this measure. The ranking member, mittee would recognize that there are a parency available in all other agencies Ms. WATERS, actually spoke kind of in few differences in how the CFPB is across the government and allows the favor of my proposal. I mean, I took it structured and how it should move for- American people to hear those impor- that way. She voted for it and rec- ward. We have had that debate. All of tant discussions about their future and ommended a vote in favor of it. I appre- us agree that consumers should be pro- about the financial products that they ciate her bipartisanship. tected, and they should have a strong are going to be able to access in the fu- advocate in that protection. I think this is about making good work, making it accountable, making ture. Though we have disagreed on some Again, I want to remind everybody elements of the CFPB, I am proud it transparent, and that is a start, at least in the advisory meetings that our this was a bipartisan bill that passed today that we have a bipartisan group 56–2 out of our committee. coming in talking about some straight- government takes part in. I am grateful for the support; I am Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to forward reforms that make some of the support passage of this bill. rules from the CFPB work a lot better grateful for the time, and I urge my colleagues to support this great piece I yield back the balance of my time. and help consumers out, help Ameri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cans out, help our constituents out. of bipartisan, transparent legislation. Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield question is on the motion offered by In regard to my bill, in the last Con- myself such time as I may consume. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NEUGE- gress, I tried to go to one of the advi- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this BAUER) that the House suspend the sory committees at the CFPB. Now, bill. As Mr. DUFFY just said, on occa- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1265. most of these are usually open in gov- sion, we can come to an agreement. The question was taken. ernment. There are only a couple of ex- This is the second CFPB bill we have The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ceptions. If you work at the CIA, the done in a row. There are many things opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being CIA doesn’t open up their advisory we would like to work together on. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. committee meetings for obvious pur- We do wish, however, that on some of Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, on that I poses and reasons; and the Fed, with the other items on the CFPB, some of demand the yeas and nays. the FOMC, when they are setting mon- the members of the Financial Services The yeas and nays were ordered. etary policy, they too don’t open up Committee would kind of get off the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- their meetings, community advisory horse a little bit and come on down and ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- meetings, for obvious purposes. work with us. ceedings on this motion will be post- But when I tried to go to a CFPB These two bills are very good bills, as poned. meeting in the last Congress, I was told far as I am concerned. The CFPB al- f by the CFPB that they would not ac- ready does some of the things this act commodate my request because their would impose, but they should do them EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY meetings were closed. That concerned all. There is no question about it. That ACT AMENDMENT me because the CFPB has said that is why this is an easy bill to support. I Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘transparency is at the core of our thank Mr. DUFFY for offering it. move to suspend the rules and pass the agenda, and it is the key part of how I yield back the balance of my time. bill (H.R. 1367) to amend the Expedited we operate.’’ On their Web site, they Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I Funds Availability Act to clarify the say that ‘‘you deserve to know what yield myself such time as I may con- application of that Act to American we’re doing for the American public sume. Samoa and the Northern Mariana Is- and how we are doing it.’’ Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gen- lands. So I had some concern that when the tleman from Wisconsin’s work on this. The Clerk read the title of the bill. rest of government opens up their Some of the points that he made is The text of the bill is as follows: meetings, the CFPB wouldn’t open up that this is about transparency. Why H.R. 1367 their meetings and allow the public to that is important is because this agen- hear the conversation and the dialogue cy, the Consumer Financial Protection Be it enacted by the Senate and House of that was going on. I highly doubt the Representatives of the United States of America Bureau, is making the important deci- in Congress assembled, information is as sensitive as what is sions about the kinds of financial prod- SECTION 1. APPLICATION OF THE EXPEDITED taking place at the CIA or setting mon- ucts that American families can ac- FUNDS AVAILABILITY ACT. etary policy, and if we are protecting cess. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Expedited Funds consumers, that should be an open con- Quite honestly, some people think Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is versation and debate. that, in many ways, the actions of this amended—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:38 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.017 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2125 (1) in section 602(20) (12 U.S.C. 4001(20)) by ability Act to clarify the application of that her for getting her bill moved through the Fi- inserting ‘‘, located in the United States,’’ act to American Samoa and the Northern nancial Services Committee and brought to after ‘‘ATM’’; Mariana Islands. the floor quickly and early in the 114th Con- (2) in section 602(21) (12 U.S.C. 4001(21)) by I would first like to thank Chairman Hen- inserting ‘‘American Samoa, the Common- sarling and Ranking Member Waters, as well gress. wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,’’ as the House Financial Services Committee This same language has passed the House after ‘‘Puerto Rico,’’; staff, who worked so hard to get this bill to before, but died in the Senate. But the quick (3) in section 602(23) (12 U.S.C. 4001(23)) by the floor. I appreciate their dedication, as do start that Congresswoman RADEWAGEN has inserting ‘‘American Samoa, the Common- the people of American Samoa and the given her bill will allow the Senate more wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,’’ CNMI. time—and, we hope, enough time—to make after ‘‘Puerto Rico,’’; and As you know, the isolation of American this simple correction to the way federal law Samoa, both geographically and economi- (4) in section 603(d)(2)(A) (12 U.S.C. applies in two of our nation’s insular areas. 4002(d)(2)(A)), by inserting ‘‘American cally, lends itself to difficulties in financial Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern transactions that take place between Amer- I would also like to thank Chairman JEB Mariana Islands,’’ after ‘‘Puerto Rico,’’. ican Samoa and those off island. HENSARLING, Ranking Member MAXINE (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall take Many times, our citizens and businesses WATERS, and all the members of the Financial effect on January 1, 2016. must wait an exorbitant amount of time be- Services Committee for recognizing that cre- fore they can receive off-island funds that ating a uniform application of federal banking The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- have been sent to them. These delays often ant to the rule, the gentleman from law—at least with respect to how quickly de- cause hardships that are both unnecessary positors have access to their funds—is an Texas (Mr. NEUGEBAUER) and the gen- and unfounded. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. CAPU- H.R. 1367 will eliminate the excessive area of bipartisan consensus. ANO) each will control 20 minutes. delays that the people of American Samoa I ask all Members of the House to agree The Chair recognizes the gentleman must currently deal with in order to receive and vote today in favor of H.R. 1367. from Texas. funds sent to them from off-island. Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Again, I would like to thank Chairman today in support of H.R. 1367, to amend the GENERAL LEAVE Hensarling and Ranking Member Waters for Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I their consideration of this measure that will application of that Act to American Samoa and ask unanimous consent that all Mem- greatly improve the lives of the people of the Northern Mariana Islands. bers may have 5 legislative days in American Samoa. I would first like to thank Chairman HEN- which to revise and extend their re- Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the SARLING, and Ranking Member WATERS as marks and add extraneous materials on House of Representatives to vote in favor of this bill that will bring American Samoa and well as the House Financial Services Com- the bill. the CNMI into the fold financially in regards mittee staff who worked so hard to get this bill The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to off-island transactions. to the floor. I appreciate their dedication as do objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this the people of American Samoa and the CNMI. tleman from Texas? bill. As you know, the isolation of American There was no objection. I yield back the balance of my time. Samoa, both geographically and economically, Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, the people of lends itself to difficulties in financial trans- yield myself such time as I may con- the Northern Mariana Islands deserve the actions that take place between American sume. same protections of federal law as other Samoa and those off island. Mr. Speaker, this is a noncontrover- Americans. Making sure my people get equal Many times, our citizens and businesses sial, bipartisan bill. It was carried by treatment is one of the reasons I came to must wait an exorbitant amount of time before the Democratic Representative from Congress and equivalent treatment brings me they can receive off-island funds that have American Samoa last Congress. to the floor today in support of H.R. 1367. been sent to them. These delays often cause This is a proconsumer measure that As we have heard, H.R. 1367 extends the hardships that are both unnecessary and un- would improve the check clearing wait protections of the Expedited Funds Availability founded. times in American Samoa and the Act to the people of the Northern Marianas H.R. 1367, will eliminate the excessive Northern Mariana Islands. Other non- and American Samoa. This would mean that delays that the people of American Samoa contiguous U.S. States and territories account holders in the Northern Marianas and must currently deal with in order to receive are already subject to this act. This American Samoa would have timely access to funds sent to them from off-island. bill provides parity and helps improve their money when they deposit a check in their Again, I would like to thank Chairman HEN- financial services in American Samoa bank. SARLING and Ranking Member WATERS for and the Northern Mariana Islands. The same banking rules would apply in the their consideration of this measure that will This bill passed the House on suspen- Northern Marianas and American Samoa as greatly improve the lives of the people of sion last Congress. apply in Alaska, Hawai’i, Puerto Rico, and the American Samoa. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of U.S. Virgin Islands—the areas of our nation Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the U.S. my time. not directly connected to the contiguous forty- House of Representatives to vote in favor of Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield eight states. this bill that will bring American Samoa and myself such time as I may consume. It may be that in 1987, when the Expedited the CNMI into the fold financially in regards to I rise in support of this bill as well. Funds Availability Act was first adopted, the off island transactions. Again, it is a simple, straightforward Northern Marianas and American Samoa The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill that simply says that American seemed remote from the rest of America. question is on the motion offered by Samoa and the Northern Mariana Is- Back then, paper checks may have been bun- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NEUGE- lands are part of America, as is every dled up and sent through the mail. So delays BAUER) that the House suspend the other part of America. They should be were inevitable. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1367. treated the same. But today banking is handled electronically. The question was taken; and (two- This bill corrects a law that cur- With a smart phone many banking customers thirds being in the affirmative) the rently does not allow them to be treat- can take a picture of a check and deposit it in rules were suspended and the bill was ed the same in financial services mat- their account without even going to the bank. passed. ters. It should be passed immediately. I have checked with the major banks in my A motion to reconsider was laid on I yield back the balance of my time. district; none has any problem with having this the table. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I federal law apply to their operations—because yield myself such time as I may con- they all do business electronically and make f sume. deposits quickly available. b 1645 Mr. Speaker, at this time, I will read So, clearly, it is time to update federal bank- SAFE ACT CONFIDENTIALITY AND a statement that Mrs. RADEWAGEN of ing laws with respect to the Northern Marianas American Samoa submitted to me in and American Samoa and join the 21st cen- PRIVILEGE ENHANCEMENT ACT reference to this. She is the primary tury. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I sponsor. I want to thank my friend, Congresswoman move to suspend the rules and pass the Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN RADEWAGEN, for intro- bill (H.R. 1480) to ensure access to cer- 1367, to amend the Expedited Funds Avail- ducing H.R. 1367. And I want to congratulate tain information for financial services

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP7.013 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 industry regulators, and for other pur- of the word, not the new sense of the important because it better protects poses. word, meaning that you should pay for consumers from bad actors who switch The Clerk read the title of the bill. those things that you want. States for licensing purposes to evade The text of the bill is as follows: When it comes to privacy matters, I scrutiny. H.R. 1480 consider myself a proud Libertarian. This is ensuring, Mr. Speaker, smart Be it enacted by the Senate and House of There is absolutely no reason for any- regulations. Representatives of the United States of America one who doesn’t need information that Again, I talk to people all around my in Congress assembled, I don’t want them to have to get, pe- district. The fact is that we are not SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. riod. It is my information, my informa- against regulations. We just want our This Act may be cited as the ‘‘SAFE Act tion to share only with those with regulations to be smart and tailored, Confidentiality and Privilege Enhancement whom I wish to share it. and this is one of those things that, Act’’. This bill takes one step further to- again, working across the aisle and SEC. 2. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION wards keeping my information private trying to find common ground, this is SHARED BETWEEN STATE AND FED- ERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES REGU- and confidential between me and those one that I believe that we can agree on. LATORS. people I seek to share it with. It is a H.R. 1480 does not create any new Section 1512(a) of the S.A.F.E. Mortgage great bill. I look forward to voting for privilege or confidentiality rights. It Licensing Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5111(a)) is it. merely ensures that the existing privi- amended by inserting ‘‘or financial services’’ This information is necessary to be lege and confidentiality protections before ‘‘industry’’. shared to simply keep our financial are retained when information is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- services system going, but there is no shared through the National Mort- ant to the rule, the gentleman from reason whatsoever to allow it to be gaging Licensing System so that regu- Texas (Mr. NEUGEBAUER) and the gen- nonconfidential and to be spread lators can share information and com- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. CAPU- around and be available to anybody municate. ANO) each will control 20 minutes. who might want to look at it. H.R. 1480 has received support from The Chair recognizes the gentleman I support the passage of this bill. I the Conference of State Bank Super- from Texas. congratulate Mr. DOLD for putting this visors, the Credit Union National Asso- GENERAL LEAVE forward for us to vote on, and I yield ciation, and the Illinois Department of Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I back the balance of my time. Financial and Professional Regulation, ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, it in my home State. bers may have 5 legislative days in is my honor to yield as much time as The SAFE Act Confidentiality and which to revise and extend their re- he may consume to the gentleman Privilege Enhancement Act passed out marks and add extraneous materials on from Illinois (Mr. DOLD), the primary of this committee, out of the Financial this bill. author of this bill, who has worked Services Committee, 58–0. I certainly The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tirelessly in this area. urge my colleagues to support this bill, objection to the request of the gen- Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I certainly and look forward to its passage. tleman from Texas? want to thank the chairman for his Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, There was no objection. leadership. I want to thank my good this truly is a bipartisan bill. It is a Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I friend from Massachusetts, and I also commonsense bill. I think the whole yield myself as much time as I may want to comment on the fact that we group of bills that we have seen this consume. are delighted that you are a Liber- afternoon will go a long way to helping The SAFE Act is a simple, bipartisan tarian on some of these things. keep commonsense regulations; at the bill that encourages information-shar- As we look, Mr. Speaker, at H.R. 1480, same time, making sure the consumers ing between Federal and State regu- the SAFE Act Confidentiality and are protected. So I urge my colleagues lators. Privilege Enhancement Act, it pre- to support passage of this bill. Ensuring the confidentiality of infor- serves the ability of the State and Fed- I yield back the balance of my time. mation provided to the National Mort- eral financial regulators to share infor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gage Licensing System encourages its mation regarding consumer financial question is on the motion offered by uses, which better protects consumers services businesses that are licensed at the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NEUGE- from bad actors who switch States for the State level in the National Mort- BAUER) that the House suspend the licensing purposes to evade scrutiny. gage Licensing System without losing rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1480. This legislation provides assurance the privilege and confidentiality pro- The question was taken. for financial institutions that privi- tections provided by State and Federal The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the leged information shared between Fed- law. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being eral banking regulators and State reg- This is a bipartisan bill that pro- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ulatory agencies will be protected and motes smart and efficient regulation Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, on remain confidential. among State regulators. It ensures that I demand the yeas and nays. This will encourage a greater amount that State regulators can talk to their The yeas and nays were ordered. of sharing between institutions and colleagues across State lines regarding The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- their regulators, and will allow our Na- multistate financial service entities ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- tion’s financial regulators to do their without losing traditional privilege ceedings on this motion will be post- jobs to ensure that our financial insti- and constitutionality protections. poned. tutions are operating lawfully, while, These amendments are needed due to f the unintended gap in the existing Na- at the same time, able to offer con- RECESS sumer credit products that are critical tional Mortgage Licensing System to Americans to finance their everyday statute. As State regulators have ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- purchases and start small businesses. panded their use of the NMLS in order ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair The NMLS is used by regulators in to enhance consumer protections, to declares the House in recess until ap- all 50 States, and it is supported by the combat fraud, increase uniformity, and proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Conference of State Bank Supervisors. reduce regulatory burdens in licensing Accordingly (at 4 o’clock 52 minutes This bill passed the House on suspen- processes, privacy protections have not p.m.), the House stood in recess. sion last Congress, and it passed the kept up. f Senate by unanimous consent. This is a commonsense bill that pro- b 1830 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of vides regulators with the certainty my time. that they can continue to share infor- AFTER RECESS Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, on most mation and collaborate with their col- The recess having expired, the House social issues, I consider myself a lib- leagues across State lines. was called to order by the Speaker pro eral. On most fiscal matters, I consider Protecting the integrity of the Na- tempore (Mr. DOLD) at 6 o’clock and 30 myself a conservative in the true sense tional Mortgage Licensing System is minutes p.m.

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RES. 11, CONCURRENT RES- Wasserman Beyer Fattah Lewis Rohrabacher Smith (NJ) Schultz OLUTION ON THE BUDGET, FIS- Bilirakis Fitzpatrick Lieu, Ted Rokita Smith (TX) Waters, Maxine CAL YEAR 2016 Bishop (GA) Fleischmann Lipinski Ros-Lehtinen Speier Watson Coleman Bishop (MI) Fleming LoBiondo Roskam Stefanik Mr. SESSIONS from the Committee Bishop (UT) Flores Lofgren Ross Stewart Weber (TX) on Rules, submitted a privileged report Black Forbes Long Rothfus Stivers Webster (FL) (Rept. No. 114–65) on the resolution (H. Blackburn Fortenberry Loudermilk Rouzer Stutzman Welch Roybal-Allard Swalwell (CA) Wenstrup Res. 189) providing for consideration of Blum Foster Love Blumenauer Foxx Lowenthal Royce Takai Westerman the bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth Bonamici Frankel (FL) Lowey Ruppersberger Takano Whitfield in Lending Act to modify the defini- Bost Franks (AZ) Luetkemeyer Russell Thompson (CA) Williams Boustany Frelinghuysen Lujan Grisham Salmon Thompson (MS) Wilson (FL) tions of a mortgage originator and a Sa´ nchez, Linda Thompson (PA) high-cost mortgage, providing for con- Boyle, Brendan Fudge (NM) Wilson (SC) F. Gabbard Luja´ n, Ben Ray T. Thornberry Wittman sideration of the bill (H.R. 685) to Brady (PA) Gallego (NM) Sanford Tiberi Womack Sarbanes amend the Truth in Lending Act to im- Brady (TX) Garamendi Lummis Tipton Woodall Scalise Titus Brat Garrett Lynch Yarmuth prove upon the definitions provided for Schakowsky Tonko Brooks (AL) Gibbs MacArthur Yoder points and fees in connection with a Schiff Torres Brooks (IN) Gibson Maloney, Yoho mortgage transaction, and providing Brown (FL) Goodlatte Carolyn Schrader Trott Schweikert Tsongas Young (AK) Brownley (CA) Gosar Maloney, Sean for adoption of the concurrent resolu- Scott (VA) Turner Young (IA) Buchanan Gowdy Marino tion (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the Scott, Austin Upton Young (IN) Buck Graham Massie Scott, David Valadao Zeldin congressional budget for the United Bucshon Granger Matsui Sensenbrenner Van Hollen Zinke States Government for fiscal year 2016 Burgess Graves (GA) McCarthy and setting forth the appropriate budg- Bustos Graves (LA) McCaul NAYS—1 Butterfield Graves (MO) McClintock etary levels for fiscal years 2017 ´ Byrne Green, Al McCollum Velazquez through 2025, which was referred to the Calvert Green, Gene McDermott NOT VOTING—29 House Calendar and ordered to be Capps Griffith McGovern printed. Capuano Grothman McHenry Bridenstine Gutie´rrez Ruiz Ca´ rdenas Guinta McKinley Clarke (NY) Hanna Rush f Carney Guthrie McMorris Cooper King (NY) Ryan (OH) Carson (IN) Hahn Rodgers Crawford Loebsack Ryan (WI) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Carter (GA) Hardy McNerney Edwards Lucas Sanchez, Loretta Carter (TX) Harper McSally Ellison Marchant Sherman PRO TEMPORE Cartwright Harris Meadows Fincher Meng Smith (WA) Castor (FL) Hartzler Meehan Gohmert Nugent Visclosky The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Grayson Pittenger Castro (TX) Hastings Meeks Westmoreland ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Chabot Heck (NV) Messer Grijalva Rooney (FL) will resume on motions to suspend the Chaffetz Heck (WA) Mica rules previously postponed. Chu, Judy Hensarling Miller (FL) b 1900 Votes will be taken in the following Cicilline Herrera Beutler Miller (MI) Clark (MA) Hice, Jody B. Moolenaar So (two-thirds being in the affirma- order: Clawson (FL) Higgins Mooney (WV) H.R. 1259, by the yeas and nays; Clay Hill Moore tive) the rules were suspended and the H.R. 1265, by the yeas and nays; and Cleaver Himes Moulton bill was passed. Clyburn Hinojosa Mullin The result of the vote was announced H.R. 1480, by the yeas and nays. Coffman Holding Mulvaney The first electronic vote will be con- Cohen Honda Murphy (FL) as above recorded. ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Cole Hoyer Murphy (PA) A motion to reconsider was laid on electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Collins (GA) Hudson Nadler the table. Collins (NY) Huelskamp Napolitano Stated for: minute votes. Comstock Huffman Neal Conaway Huizenga (MI) Neugebauer Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. f Connolly Hultgren Newhouse 145, had I been present, I would have voted Conyers Hunter Noem ‘‘yes.’’ HELPING EXPAND LENDING PRAC- Cook Hurd (TX) Nolan TICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES Costa Hurt (VA) Norcross ACT Costello (PA) Israel Nunes f Courtney Issa O’Rourke The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Cramer Jackson Lee Olson finished business is the vote on the mo- Crenshaw Jeffries Palazzo BUREAU ADVISORY COMMISSION Crowley Jenkins (KS) Pallone TRANSPARENCY ACT tion to suspend the rules and pass the Cuellar Jenkins (WV) Palmer bill (H.R. 1259) to provide for an appli- Culberson Johnson (GA) Pascrell The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- cation process for interested parties to Cummings Johnson (OH) Paulsen finished business is the vote on the mo- Curbelo (FL) Johnson, E. B. Payne apply for an area to be designated as a Davis (CA) Johnson, Sam Pearce tion to suspend the rules and pass the rural area, and for other purposes, on Davis, Danny Jolly Pelosi bill (H.R. 1265) to apply the require- which the yeas and nays were ordered. Davis, Rodney Jones Perlmutter ments of the Federal Advisory Com- The Clerk read the title of the bill. DeFazio Jordan Perry mittee Act to the Bureau of Consumer DeGette Joyce Peters The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Delaney Kaptur Peterson Financial Protection, on which the question is on the motion offered by DeLauro Katko Pingree yeas and nays were ordered. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NEUGE- DelBene Keating Pitts The Clerk read the title of the bill. Denham Kelly (IL) Pocan BAUER) that the House suspend the Dent Kelly (PA) Poe (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rules and pass the bill. DeSantis Kennedy Poliquin question is on the motion offered by The vote was taken by electronic de- DeSaulnier Kildee Polis the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NEUGE- vice, and there were—yeas 401, nays 1, DesJarlais Kilmer Pompeo BAUER) that the House suspend the Deutch Kind Posey not voting 29, as follows: Diaz-Balart King (IA) Price (NC) rules and pass the bill. [Roll No. 145] Dingell Kinzinger (IL) Price, Tom This is a 5-minute vote. Doggett Kirkpatrick Quigley The vote was taken by electronic de- YEAS—401 Dold Kline Rangel Abraham Aderholt Allen Doyle, Michael Knight Ratcliffe vice, and there were—yeas 401, nays 2, Adams Aguilar Amash F. Kuster Reed not voting 28, as follows:

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Kirkpatrick Ratcliffe Sherman Walker Babin Duckworth Knight Barletta Duckworth Kline Reed Shimkus Walorski Barletta Duffy Kuster Barr Duffy Knight Reichert Shuster Walters, Mimi Barr Duncan (SC) Labrador Barton Duncan (SC) Kuster Renacci Simpson Walz Barton Duncan (TN) LaMalfa Bass Duncan (TN) Labrador Ribble Sinema Wasserman Bass Ellmers (NC) Lamborn Beatty Ellmers (NC) LaMalfa Rice (NY) Sires Schultz Beatty Emmer (MN) Lance Becerra Emmer (MN) Lamborn Rice (SC) Slaughter Waters, Maxine Becerra Engel Langevin Benishek Engel Lance Richmond Smith (MO) Watson Coleman Benishek Eshoo Larsen (WA) Bera Eshoo Langevin Rigell Smith (NE) Weber (TX) Bera Esty Larson (CT) Beyer Esty Larsen (WA) Roby Smith (NJ) Webster (FL) Bilirakis Farenthold Latta Bilirakis Farenthold Larson (CT) Bishop (GA) Farr Lawrence Roe (TN) Smith (TX) Welch Bishop (GA) Farr Latta Bishop (MI) Fattah Lee Rogers (AL) Speier Wenstrup Bishop (MI) Fattah Lawrence Bishop (UT) Fitzpatrick Levin Rogers (KY) Stefanik Westerman Bishop (UT) Fitzpatrick Lee Rohrabacher Stewart Black Fleischmann Lewis Black Fleischmann Levin Whitfield Blackburn Fleming Lieu, Ted Rokita Stivers Williams Blackburn Fleming Lewis Ros-Lehtinen Blum Flores Lipinski Stutzman Wilson (FL) Blum Flores Lieu, Ted Roskam Swalwell (CA) Blumenauer Forbes LoBiondo Wilson (SC) Blumenauer Forbes Lipinski Ross Takai Bonamici Fortenberry Lofgren Wittman Bonamici Fortenberry LoBiondo Rothfus Takano Bost Foster Long Bost Foster Lofgren Rouzer Thompson (CA) Womack Boustany Foxx Loudermilk Boustany Foxx Long Roybal-Allard Thompson (MS) Woodall Boyle, Brendan Frankel (FL) Love Boyle, Brendan Frankel (FL) Loudermilk Royce Thompson (PA) Yarmuth F. Franks (AZ) Lowenthal F. Franks (AZ) Love Ruppersberger Thornberry Yoder Brady (PA) Frelinghuysen Lowey Brady (PA) Frelinghuysen Lowenthal Russell Tiberi Yoho Brady (TX) Fudge Luetkemeyer Brady (TX) Fudge Lowey Salmon Tipton Young (AK) Brat Gabbard Lujan Grisham Brat Gabbard Luetkemeyer Sa´ nchez, Linda Titus Young (IA) Brooks (AL) Gallego (NM) Brooks (AL) Gallego Lujan Grisham T. Tonko Young (IN) Brooks (IN) Garamendi Luja´ n, Ben Ray Brooks (IN) Garamendi (NM) Sanford Torres Zeldin Brown (FL) Garrett (NM) Brown (FL) Garrett Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sarbanes Trott Zinke Brownley (CA) Gibbs Lummis Brownley (CA) Gibbs (NM) Buchanan Gibson Lynch Buchanan Gibson Lummis NAYS—2 Buck Goodlatte MacArthur Buck Goodlatte Lynch Nadler Vela´ zquez Bucshon Gosar Maloney, Bucshon Gosar MacArthur Burgess Gowdy Carolyn Burgess Gowdy Maloney, NOT VOTING—28 Bustos Graham Maloney, Sean Bustos Graham Carolyn Bridenstine Gutie´rrez Ruiz Butterfield Granger Marino Butterfield Granger Maloney, Sean Clarke (NY) Hanna Rush Byrne Graves (GA) Massie Byrne Graves (GA) Marino Calvert Graves (LA) Matsui Cooper King (NY) Ryan (OH) Calvert Graves (LA) Massie Capps Graves (MO) McCarthy Crawford Loebsack Ryan (WI) Capps Graves (MO) Matsui Edwards Lucas Capuano Green, Al McCaul Sanchez, Loretta ´ Capuano Green, Al McCarthy Ellison Marchant Cardenas Green, Gene McClintock ´ Smith (WA) Cardenas Green, Gene McCaul Fincher Meng Carney Griffith McCollum Carney Griffith McClintock Visclosky Carson (IN) Grothman McDermott Gohmert Nugent Westmoreland Carson (IN) Grothman McCollum Grayson Pittenger Carter (GA) Guinta McGovern Carter (GA) Guinta McDermott Grijalva Rooney (FL) Carter (TX) Guthrie McHenry Carter (TX) Guthrie McGovern Cartwright Hahn McKinley Cartwright Hahn McHenry ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Castor (FL) Hardy McMorris Castor (FL) Hardy McKinley The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Castro (TX) Harper Rodgers Castro (TX) Harper McMorris the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Chabot Harris McNerney Chabot Harris Rodgers Chaffetz Hartzler McSally Chaffetz Hartzler McNerney ing. Chu, Judy Hastings Meadows Chu, Judy Hastings McSally Cicilline Heck (NV) Meehan Cicilline Heck (NV) Meadows b 1907 Clark (MA) Hensarling Meeks Clark (MA) Heck (WA) Meehan So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Clawson (FL) Herrera Beutler Messer Clawson (FL) Hensarling Meeks tive) the rules were suspended and the Clay Hice, Jody B. Mica Clay Herrera Beutler Messer Cleaver Higgins Miller (FL) Cleaver Hice, Jody B. Mica bill was passed. Clyburn Hill Miller (MI) Clyburn Higgins Miller (FL) The result of the vote was announced Coffman Himes Moolenaar Coffman Hill Miller (MI) as above recorded. Cohen Hinojosa Mooney (WV) Cohen Himes Moolenaar A motion to reconsider was laid on Cole Holding Moore Cole Hinojosa Mooney (WV) Collins (GA) Honda Moulton Collins (GA) Holding Moore the table. Collins (NY) Hoyer Mullin Collins (NY) Honda Moulton f Comstock Hudson Mulvaney Comstock Hoyer Mullin Conaway Huelskamp Murphy (FL) Conaway Hudson Mulvaney SAFE ACT CONFIDENTIALITY AND Connolly Huffman Murphy (PA) Connolly Huelskamp Murphy (FL) PRIVILEGE ENHANCEMENT ACT Conyers Huizenga (MI) Nadler Conyers Huffman Murphy (PA) Cook Hultgren Napolitano Cook Huizenga (MI) Napolitano The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Costa Hunter Neal Costa Hultgren Neal HURD of Texas). The unfinished busi- Costello (PA) Hurd (TX) Neugebauer Costello (PA) Hunter Neugebauer ness is the vote on the motion to sus- Courtney Hurt (VA) Newhouse Courtney Hurd (TX) Newhouse Cramer Israel Noem Cramer Hurt (VA) Noem pend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. Crenshaw Issa Nolan Crenshaw Israel Nolan 1480) to ensure access to certain infor- Crowley Jackson Lee Norcross Crowley Issa Norcross mation for financial services industry Cuellar Jeffries Nunes Cuellar Jackson Lee Nunes regulators, and for other purposes, on Culberson Jenkins (KS) O’Rourke Culberson Jeffries O’Rourke Cummings Jenkins (WV) Olson Cummings Jenkins (KS) Olson which the yeas and nays were ordered. Curbelo (FL) Johnson (GA) Palazzo Curbelo (FL) Jenkins (WV) Palazzo The Clerk read the title of the bill. Davis (CA) Johnson (OH) Pallone Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) Pallone The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davis, Danny Johnson, E. B. Palmer Davis, Danny Johnson (OH) Palmer question is on the motion offered by Davis, Rodney Johnson, Sam Pascrell Davis, Rodney Johnson, E. B. Pascrell DeFazio Jolly Paulsen the gentleman from Texas (Mr. NEUGE- DeFazio Johnson, Sam Paulsen DeGette Jones Payne DeGette Jolly Payne BAUER) that the House suspend the Delaney Jordan Pearce Delaney Jones Pearce rules and pass the bill. DeLauro Joyce Pelosi DeLauro Jordan Pelosi This is a 5-minute vote. DelBene Kaptur Perlmutter DelBene Joyce Perlmutter The vote was taken by electronic de- Denham Katko Perry Denham Kaptur Perry Dent Keating Peters Dent Katko Peters vice, and there were—yeas 401, nays 0, DeSantis Kelly (IL) Peterson DeSantis Keating Peterson not voting 30, as follows: DeSaulnier Kelly (PA) Pingree

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP7.021 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2129 Pitts Schakowsky Turner mittee on House Administration be dis- AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO Pocan Schiff Upton charged from further consideration of DECLARE A RECESS ON WEDNES- Poe (TX) Schrader Valadao Poliquin Schweikert Van Hollen House Concurrent Resolution 9, and DAY, APRIL 29, 2015, FOR THE Polis Scott (VA) Vargas ask for its immediate consideration in PURPOSE OF RECEIVING IN Pompeo Scott, Austin Veasey the House. JOINT MEETING HIS EXCEL- Posey Scott, David Vela The Clerk read the title of the con- LENCY SHINZO ABE, PRIME MIN- Price (NC) Sensenbrenner Vela´ zquez Price, Tom Serrano Wagner current resolution. ISTER OF JAPAN Quigley Sessions Walberg The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Rangel Sewell (AL) Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Ratcliffe Sherman Walden objection to the request of the gen- unanimous consent that it may be in Reed Shimkus Walker tleman from Mississippi? Walorski order at any time on Wednesday, April Reichert Shuster There was no objection. 29, 2015, for the Speaker to declare a re- Renacci Simpson Walters, Mimi Ribble Sinema Walz The text of the concurrent resolution cess, subject to the call of the Chair, Rice (NY) Sires Wasserman is as follows: for the purpose of receiving in joint Rice (SC) Slaughter Schultz meeting His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Richmond Smith (MO) Waters, Maxine H. CON. RES. 9 Rigell Smith (NE) Watson Coleman Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Prime Minister of Japan. Roby Smith (NJ) Weber (TX) Senate concurring), The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Roe (TN) Smith (TX) Webster (FL) SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR objection to the request of the gen- Rogers (AL) Speier Welch HOLOCAUST DAYS OF REMEM- tleman from Mississippi? Rogers (KY) Stefanik Wenstrup BRANCE CEREMONY. There was no objection. Rohrabacher Stewart Westerman Rokita Stivers Whitfield Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor f Ros-Lehtinen Stutzman Williams Center is authorized to be used on April 16, Roskam Swalwell (CA) Wilson (FL) 2015, for a ceremony as part of the com- HOUR OF MEETING ON Ross Takai Wilson (SC) memoration of the days of remembrance of WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 Rothfus Takano Wittman victims of the Holocaust. Physical prepara- Rouzer Thompson (CA) Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Roybal-Allard Thompson (MS) Womack tions for the conduct of the ceremony shall unanimous consent that when the Woodall be carried out in accordance with such condi- Royce Thompson (PA) House adjourns on Tuesday, April 28, Ruppersberger Thornberry Yarmuth tions as may be prescribed by the Architect Russell Tiberi Yoder of the Capitol. 2015, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Salmon Tipton Yoho Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Sa´ nchez, Linda Titus Young (AK) The concurrent resolution was agreed The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Young (IA) T. Tonko to. objection to the request of the gen- Sanford Torres Young (IN) A motion to reconsider was laid on Sarbanes Trott Zeldin tleman from Mississippi? Scalise Tsongas Zinke the table. There was no objection. NOT VOTING—30 f f Beyer Grijalva Pittenger PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE ´ Bridenstine Gutierrez Rooney (FL) CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR Clarke (NY) Hanna Ruiz AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMAN- Cooper Heck (WA) Rush CIPATION HALL IN THE CAPITOL OF H.R. 978 Crawford King (NY) Ryan (OH) Edwards Loebsack Ryan (WI) VISITOR CENTER FOR A CERE- Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, Ellison Lucas Sanchez, Loretta MONY TO PRESENT THE CON- I ask unanimous consent that I may Fincher Marchant Smith (WA) GRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO hereafter be considered to be the first Gohmert Meng Visclosky sponsor of H.R. 978, a bill originally in- Grayson Nugent Westmoreland THE AMERICAN FIGHTER ACES troduced by Representative Schock of Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, I ask ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Illinois, for the purpose of adding co- unanimous consent that the Com- The SPEAKER pro tempore (during sponsors and requesting reprintings mittee on House Administration be dis- the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. charged from further consideration of ing. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there House Concurrent Resolution 34, and b 1915 objection to the request of the gen- ask for its immediate consideration in So (two-thirds being in the affirma- tleman from Indiana? the House. There was no objection. tive) the rules were suspended and the The Clerk read the title of the con- bill was passed. current resolution. f The result of the vote was announced The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there HOPE FOR THOSE WITH as above recorded. ALZHEIMER’S A motion to reconsider was laid on objection to the request of the gen- the table. tleman from Mississippi? (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given PERSONAL EXPLANATION There was no objection. permission to address the House for 1 Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I The text of the concurrent resolution minute and to revise and extend his re- was unavoidably detained in my district and is as follows: marks.) missed recorded votes Nos. 145–147. Had I H. CON. RES. 34 Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, today, been present: on rollcall No. 145, H.R. 1259— Resolved by the House of Representatives (the there are over 5 million Americans liv- Helping Expand Lending Practices in Rural Senate concurring), ing with Alzheimer’s disease. These pa- Communities Act, I would have voted ‘‘yea,’’ SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR tients encounter countless obstacles as on rollcall No. 146, H.R. 1265—Bureau Advi- CEREMONY TO PRESENT CONGRES- they learn to live and cope with a con- sory Commission Transparency Act, I would SIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO AMERICAN dition that dramatically impacts their FIGHTER ACES. have voted ‘‘yea,’’ and on rollcall No. 147, lives. Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor H.R. 1480—SAFE Act Confidentiality and When a doctor gives the news to a pa- Center is authorized to be used on May 20, tient that they have Alzheimer’s, it is Privilege Enhancement Act, I would have 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congres- voted ‘‘yea.’’ sional Gold Medal to the American Fighter often difficult for those who are af- f Aces collectively, in recognition of their he- flicted, as well as their loved ones, to roic military service and defense of our plan the next steps. AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMAN- country’s freedom throughout the history of That is why I am cosponsoring the CIPATION HALL IN THE CAPITOL aviation warfare. Physical preparations for HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act that would VISITOR CENTER FOR A CERE- the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried provide Medicare beneficiaries with a MONY AS PART OF THE COM- out in accordance with such conditions as care planning session to offer informa- MEMORATION OF THE DAYS OF the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe. tion about treatment options for those REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF The concurrent resolution was agreed diagnosed with this disease and their THE HOLOCAUST to. caretakers. Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, I ask A motion to reconsider was laid on By giving patients and their care- unanimous consent that the Com- the table. takers an opportunity to plan for the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP7.019 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 future, we can improve outcomes and these fine young women. I offer my It was my privilege to attend this quality of life for those that are af- heartfelt congratulations to the team, year’s race, and I applaud Angela and flicted with Alzheimer’s. coaches, families, and supporters for Parkinson Partners of northwest Penn- Mr. Speaker, for millions of Ameri- this exceptional accomplishment. sylvania for helping to bring hope and cans and their families that are af- f awareness to those living with this dis- fected by Alzheimer’s, the HOPE for ease. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY Alzheimer’s Act will help give them EDUCATION ACT f the information and support that they CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- need to take this disease head on. (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given SARY OF THE ELEMENTARY AND f permission to address the House for 1 minute.) SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT PC NCAA HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given today to speak on the 50th anniversary asked and was given permission to ad- permission to address the House for 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- dress the House for 1 minute.) minute and to revise and extend his re- cation Act enacted in 1965 to ensure ac- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. marks.) cess to a quality education for all stu- Speaker, since its inception, the Ele- Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I am dents. mentary and Secondary Education Act absolutely thrilled to congratulate I call on my colleagues today to do was and remains a civil rights law. Providence College on their first ever right by our students and reauthorize ESEA plays a fundamental role in pro- NCAA men’s ice hockey championship. this legislation and make it even tecting the rights and educational op- In a back-and-forth game, the Friars stronger. Sadly, there has been Repub- portunity of students living in poverty, fell behind twice but managed to re- lican attempts to send us back to 1965. students of color, students learning gain the lead each time. In a stunning H.R. 5, Republican legislation that English, and students with disabilities. finish, PC held off a relentless attack passed out of the committee, will un- In the last 50 years, we have made on their goal for over 6 minutes. doubtedly undo the past 50 years of great progress, but tremendous work Coach Nate Leaman and the entire education progress that we have made. remains. Any reauthorization of ESEA Providence College team have so much A true display of Robin Hood in re- must maintain the strong civil rights to be proud of this season. With a 26–13– verse, this legislation strips resources protections of this historic law. 2 season record, they came in second away from our neediest students, wid- We must advance progress, not un- place in their conference behind their ening achievement gaps and leaving dermine it. eventual opponent, Boston University, our low-income students behind. f in the finals. For the sake of our students and our SMARTER INTERPRETATION OF I would like to take this time to offer schools, we must work together to re- THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT my congratulations to both teams, but authorize a stronger ESEA that up- most especially congratulations to the holds the principles of equal access to (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given entire Providence College men’s hock- education for all, rich or poor. permission to address the House for 1 ey team on a well-deserved victory and From promoting access to early edu- minute and to revise and extend his re- an outstanding season. cation so students can start out strong marks.) The entire Ocean State is so proud of to investing in STEM education and Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, amaz- this accomplishment. supporting our teachers, we need a re- ingly, in the fourth year of record Congratulations, and go Friars. authorized ESEA that puts our stu- drought in California, the Bureau of Reclamation, in its infinite wisdom, f dents first. Educating our students shouldn’t be a Democratic or Repub- decided to release 15,000 acre feet of ad- RECOGNIZING THE CUMBERLAND lican issue. ditional water to help aid the down- VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS I urge all of my colleagues to put stream swimming of six steelhead BASKETBALL TEAM partisanship aside and support our stu- fish—this in the time of agriculture (Mr. PERRY asked and was given dents. being cut anywhere from 100 to 50 per- cent in some areas, receiving 0 percent permission to address the House for 1 f minute and to revise and extend his re- allocations, cities seeing their needs marks.) RUNNING FOR PARKINSON’S RACE for horticultural and ornamental needs Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I am proud (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania being cut off, everybody having to to recognize the 2015 Cumberland Val- asked and was given permission to ad- scrimp and save on water in California, ley High School girls basketball team dress the House for 1 minute and to re- except for the Bureau’s interpretation for winning its second straight Penn- vise and extend his remarks.) of the Endangered Species Act. sylvania Interscholastic Athletic Asso- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. It is high time we put accountability ciation AAAA title. Mr. Speaker, while back in my district back into interpretation of the Endan- The Eagles earned an incredible 32–1 on April 4, I was proud to be in Erie gered Species Act as what was put in record and were the Mid Penn and Dis- County, Pennsylvania, for the fourth place in 1973. 15,000 acre feet would be trict 3 Champions as well. Incredibly, annual Running for Parkinson’s race, enough for 30,000 households for a year, this was their third State final appear- which is an event that seeks to raise 4,000 acres of crop land; yet the alloca- ance in a row. awareness for this disease that affects tion to move six fish merrily down the Mr. Speaker, if you are looking for a more than 1 million people in the stream is the priority right now in reason for this incredible run of suc- United States alone. California. cess, I need only point you to the Cum- April is Parkinson’s Disease Aware- We need to build water storage. We berland Valley girls basketball vision ness Month, and recently, I had the op- need to have smarter interpretation of statement, which states that this pro- portunity to meet with Lynne Gotham, the Endangered Species Act and these gram ‘‘provides a setting for girls to coordinator at Parkinson Partners of water allocations, ostensibly, for fish- prepare for the ‘game of life’ through northwest Pennsylvania, and Angela eries. the teaching of hard work, cooperation, Badaracco, founder of the local non- f responsibility, leadership, discipline, profit Running for Parkinson’s. b 1930 sportsmanship, and other essential life Angela was diagnosed with Parkin- skills.’’ son’s back in 2005 at the young age of 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELE- The team, by its hard, unselfish play 32 and, since then, has been committed MENTARY AND SECONDARY EDU- and exemplary court behavior, is a to raise funds to combat this disease. CATION ACT source of great pride for both the Since Angela and her husband, Matt, (Mr. SCOTT of Virginia asked and school and community. started the Running for Parkinson’s was given permission to address the Pennsylvania’s Fourth Congressional race 4 years ago, they have helped raise House for 1 minute and to revise and District is thrilled with and so proud of over $12,000 for Parkinson’s research. extend his remarks.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:58 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.034 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2131 Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, ALL LIVES MATTER VICTIMS OF THE INDEPENDENT HAITIAN I rise to recognize a significant mile- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was ASSEMBLY OF GOD BUS ACCIDENT stone that occurred 50 years ago this given permission to address the House Volsaint Marsaille, 58, of Fort Pierce; week. for 1 minute.) Judge Petit-Frere, 66, of Fort Pierce; On April 11, 1965, President Johnson Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, Obernise Petit-Frere, 58, of Fort Pierce; Lifaite Lochard, 58, of Fort Pierce; Mad- signed the Elementary and Secondary just as the President does, the United eleine William, 53, of Fort Pierce; Wanie Education Act. The enactment of the States Congress has the bully pulpit. In Larose, 60, of Fort Pierce; Dazilla Joseph, 79, ESEA followed the 1954 Brown v. Board doing so, I believe that America cries of Fort Pierce; Servilus Dieudonne, 71, of of Education decision, guaranteeing all out for a response. Over the past 6 Fort Pierce. children equal educational opportuni- months to a year, we have seen a num- Mr. MURPHY of Florida. As a Rep- ties. Unfortunately, communities with ber of tragic incidences occurring be- resentative from this area, I offer my high concentrations of poverty have tween civilians and police. In par- heartfelt condolences to the families of never enjoyed equal rights. So, for the ticular, we cite the tragedy of the the deceased on behalf of every Mem- last 50 years, the ESEA has remained shooting of Walter Scott in South ber of this body. Our community is the single-largest Federal resource for Carolina. strong, and we stand ready to support schools that teach our most vulnerable All lives matter. you as you lay your loved ones to rest. students. To those who have been petitioning f If we are to keep our promise of equal and protesting—young people indi- educational opportunity for all, then cating that black lives matter—it is a 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELE- we must redouble our efforts to level reflection of the high number of Afri- MENTARY AND SECONDARY EDU- can Americans who find themselves at the public education playing field by CATION ACT the wrong end of the gun of someone ensuring that all students have both engaged in law enforcement. (Ms. FUDGE asked and was given the resources to achieve academic ex- We know that there are good people permission to address the House for 1 cellence and the promise of action to who serve this Nation, and we are a minute.) intervene when their academic needs law-abiding nation. So, Mr. Speaker, I Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, on Satur- aren’t being met. think it is extremely important that day April 11, our Nation commemo- This year, we need to renew ESEA in we begin an open discussion in the Con- rated the 50th anniversary of the Ele- order to bring our education system gress that deals with the issues of le- mentary and Secondary Education Act. into the 21st century, and we must not thal force, excessive force, police train- Seven years have passed since No waver in our commitment to basic civil ing, statistics. Child Left Behind was signed into law, rights and education that we made 50 I intend to introduce and to ask my which was the last reauthorization of years ago this week. colleagues to join me on the Cadet bill, the ESEA. A new reauthorization is which reaches a wide-ranging perspec- long overdue. We need to make chil- f tive of the statistics of shootings in dren our priority by providing equal America—civilian shootings on police opportunity for a quality education for THOMAS JEFFERSON and law enforcement shootings on ci- all children. vilians—because that is the science of The partisan manner this House dis- (Mr. CULBERSON asked and was criminal justice reform. I draw upon played for the ESEA’s reauthorization given permission to address the House this to say that we cannot be silent is disheartening and leaves too many of for 1 minute and to revise and extend anymore. People are hurting. My sym- our children behind. Democrats and his remarks.) pathy to those who have lost lives, in- Republicans should be working to- Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, cluding law enforcement and our civil- gether to draft a bill that ensures that today, April 13, marks the birthday of ians. all students have access to a world Thomas Jefferson—America’s third f class education, that ensures that President and one of our greatest—who States set high standards and goals to IN TRIBUTE TO THE 18 VICTIMS was responsible in so many ways for ensure all students graduate career or FROM THE INDEPENDENT HAI- the creation of this great Nation. college ready, and that ensures that TIAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CON- Thomas Jefferson said on his very strong accountability measures are in GREGATION simple tombstone at Monticello that place for children and families. he was the author of the American (Mr. MURPHY of Florida asked and Let us return to the table and draft a Declaration of Independence, the au- was given permission to address the bill that will support an equitable 21st thor of the Virginia Statute for Reli- House for 1 minute and to revise and century education system. gious Freedom, and the father of the extend his remarks.) f University of Virginia—those things Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speak- that, in his mind, he had done for the er, last month, 18 members of the Inde- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELE- United States rather than those things pendent Haitian Assembly of God con- MENTARY AND SECONDARY EDU- that the people of the United States gregation from my district in Florida CATION ACT had done for him. were involved in a fatal bus accident while traveling home from a church (Ms. WILSON of Florida asked and Thomas Jefferson always felt that congregation. The accident left 10 indi- was given permission to address the his greatest achievement throughout viduals with severe injuries, and 8 House for 1 minute.) his life was the preservation of the members of the congregation were fa- Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, American Republic—our system of sep- tally wounded. as we mark the 50th anniversary of the aration of powers, of checks and bal- This weekend, our community will ESEA, we reflect on the simple yet ances. Above all, he believed very join together to lay them to rest, but I powerful promises that are at the cen- strongly in, all power not given to the want to take this opportunity on the ter of this civil rights law, promises Federal Government is reserved to the House floor today to honor those vic- made to all American children—a States and the people respectively. tims who perished. promise that no matter where you live That great, good man was born on As it often happens in times of trag- or what you look like you will not be this day, April 13, 1743, and I hope that edy, our community has come together ignored, a promise that no matter what the Congress of the United States and to support the entire Independent Hai- resources you have you will not be un- the people of the United States will tian Assembly of God community. Our dervalued, a promise that, no matter continue to honor his legacy by pre- hearts go out to the victims of this what, you deserve a quality education. serving and protecting this great inher- tragedy, to their families, and to this The ESEA was a substantial step to- itance, the American Republic, with its entire community. wards fulfilling these promises, but we separation of powers and its recogni- Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD still have work to do. As we work to- tion that all power is reserved to the the names of the victims who died in wards reauthorization, we cannot States or to the people respectively. this terrible accident. break those promises. We cannot break

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To We cannot break our promise to uphold to get to the members of the CBC who that end, the Congressional Black Cau- the civil rights of all children to have are here, and I turn it over right now cus Health Braintrust will work vigor- a quality education. Because all chil- to the gentlewoman from Illinois, the ously to address the gaps that exist dren are worthy, we cannot break our Honorable ROBIN KELLY, who has been when it comes to reducing heart dis- promise. holding down the fort while I have been ease, kidney disease, lung ailments, Thank you for all that you do on be- dealing with my health issues. stroke, oral health, lupus, child nutri- half of our children. They are our fu- GENERAL LEAVE tion, HIV/AIDS, mental health dis- ture. Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I orders, gun violence as a public health f ask unanimous consent that all Mem- threat, and other chronic and infec- bers may have 5 legislative days in tious diseases. THE STATE OF BLACK HEALTH: A which to revise and extend their re- I am glad that, during tonight’s hour, CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS marks and to include extraneous mate- we will be focused on strengthening our ASSESSMENT DURING NATIONAL rial on the subject of my Special Order. public health infrastructure and on de- MINORITY HEALTH MONTH The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there veloping community-oriented, multi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under objection to the request of the gentle- disciplinary approaches to public the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- woman from Illinois? health, which will close the national uary 6, 2015, the gentlewoman from Illi- There was no objection. health disparity gap. nois (Ms. KELLY) is recognized for 60 Ms. KELLY of Illinois. I thank the minutes as the designee of the minor- distinguished gentleman from the Gar- b 1945 ity leader. den State, my good friend, DONALD This National Minority Health Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, PAYNE. I am glad he is back and in bet- Month the CBC will work to expand ac- at this time, I yield to my distin- ter health in order to lead this Con- cess to health care, early health edu- guished colleague from New Jersey, gressional Black Caucus Special Order cation, and medical investment so that Congressman DONALD PAYNE. hour on the state of black health. we can make our communities Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I want to Mr. Speaker, it has been the refrain healthier and reduce the prevalence of thank my coanchor, ROBIN KELLY, Con- of so many people of all races across diseases that disproportionately cut gresswoman from Illinois, for being in- the country, the refrain of ‘‘black lives minority lives short. volved in this Special Order tonight. matter.’’ We have gathered here this Again, I thank my coanchor for the Thanks also to the members of the evening because black lives do matter. next hour. Congressional Black Caucus who are Whether we are talking about issues of Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would here tonight on such an important justice or of economic opportunity or like to thank the gentlelady from Illi- topic. of the health of our Nation, black lives nois (Ms. KELLY), who has done a tre- Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank matter. The topic of tonight’s Special mendous job and has stepped into the the people at home who are tuning in Order hour is: The State of Black gap left by the leaving of one of our to watch this. It is truly an honor to Health—a CBC Assessment during Na- former colleagues, Donna Christensen tional Minority Health Month. speak to them directly in their homes, from the Virgin Islands. Ms. KELLY has Each April, we observe National Mi- to fight on their behalf and to advance stepped up to fill the position at the nority Health Month in order to raise our shared priorities. That is why we Health Braintrust. She has been a awareness about the gaping health dis- are here tonight and every Monday fighter in this area prior to coming to parities that impact communities of night that the House is in session—to the Congress and has continued to color across the Nation. Many of us address the diverse issues affecting Af- demonstrate her leadership along these have been personally affected by the rican American communities through- physical and emotional tolls that con- lines. At this point in time, it is my honor out our Nation and to let you know ditions like obesity, diabetes, kidney that we are here, fighting for you every disease, breast and prostate cancer, to hear from a member of the CBC who single day. and HIV/AIDS have brought on our- has been a leader, seasoned in so many Mr. Speaker, this month is National selves and our loved ones and neigh- areas and aspects, and has been a real Minority Health Month. It is a chance bors. mentor and a role model for me as I to evaluate the state of black health, a Last month marked the 50th anniver- come here and try to fight for the chance to address health disparities af- sary of the Selma to Montgomery American people every day, as he does fecting racial minorities, and a chance marches—the generation-defining for his constituents in Illinois, the to speak to efforts to advance health events that led to the passage of the Honorable DANNY DAVIS. equity. Today, African American and 1965 Voting Rights Act. Like the right Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. other minority populations lag behind to vote, health care is a fundamental Speaker, I want to thank my colleague, in numerous health areas, including in civil right that our leaders, health pro- Mr. PAYNE, for the leadership that he the access to quality care, in timelines fessionals, and communities must fight provides, and I am delighted to be here of care, and in health outcomes. These to protect. The Affordable Care Act with my colleagues as we talk about disparities have devastating impacts was a critical step in the march toward one of the most pernicious problems on individuals and families but also on health equity, but there is still much that exists in our country, and that is our communities and our society as a more to be done. the tremendous disparity that exists whole. Dr. Martin Luther King expressed among minorities—African Americans, There are numerous factors that con- this a half century ago when he said: Latinas, and Native Americans—when tribute to the health disparities ‘‘Of all of the forms of inequality, in- it comes to health and health care. throughout New Jersey’s 10th Congres- justice in health care is the most Millions of racial and ethnic minori- sional District and throughout our Na- shocking and inhumane.’’ ties have been and continue to be dis- tion as well—poverty, environmental I couldn’t agree more, and it has been proportionately suffering. Health dis- threats, inadequate access to health the work of the CBC and of the Con- parities among minorities have been care, and educational inequities. These gressional Black Health Braintrust, neglected for many decades in this Na- are such interconnected issues that a which I chair, to advance the critical tion, and as a result, millions of racial piecemeal plan to fixing the problem phrase of the human rights and civil and ethnic minority Americans con- will not work. A comprehensive ap- rights struggle—‘‘health equity.’’ tinue to lack access to reliable and proach—one that focuses on providing This year, the CBC’s Health quality health care. They are often suf- access to quality care for all, creating Braintrust will focus on three core fering more from comorbidities and

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That is why now have access to free preventive disparities include the following: we need to make sure that we put ade- services, and Alabamians with Medi- The infant mortality rate for African quate resources into research and the care have saved more than $240 million Americans and American Indian/Alas- funding of new approaches and new in prescription drug costs. In 2014 ka Natives are more than two times techniques. alone, nearly 90,000 Alabamians saved higher than that for whites; I want to thank my colleagues for an average of $931 for prescriptions. African Americans with heart disease this evening, for the opportunity to Yes, even in my State of Alabama, are three times more likely to be oper- talk about not only the great needs, which chose not to enact a healthcare ated on by high-risk surgeons than but also to talk about some of the exchange and not to expand Medicaid, their white counterparts with heart progress that is being made. the ACA is working. disease; I thank the gentleman from New Jer- These are more than just numbers. Hispanic Latina women have the sey, my colleague, Mr. PAYNE. Greater access to healthcare insurance highest incidence rate for cancers of Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would leads to a healthier population, which the cervix, 1.6 times higher than that like to thank the gentleman from Illi- is good news not only for Alabamians, for white women, with a cervical can- nois (Mr. DANNY DAVIS), who, as I stat- but for all Americans. The ACA, in- cer death rate that is 1.4 times higher ed in my opening remarks about him, deed, works. That is why I have proud- than for white women; has been a deliberate and conscious ly defended the ACA against numerous Puerto Ricans have an asthma preva- fighter for not only his constituents, attacks to undermine or repeal the lence rate over 2.2 times higher than but Americans that find themselves law. Bipartisanship is possible. Mem- non-Hispanic whites, and over 1.8 times facing these disparities all around the bers from both sides of the aisle in both higher than non-Hispanic blacks; Nation. Chambers must work together to Together, African Americans and Next it is my honor to hear from the strengthen our healthcare system and Hispanics account for 27 percent of the gentlelady from Alabama, the Honor- to ensure that all Americans have ac- total U.S. population yet account for 62 able TERRI SEWELL, who had a wonder- cess to quality, affordable healthcare percent of all new HIV infections; ful participation in her district last insurance. American Indian/Alaska Natives have month of the 50th anniversary of the In March, I was proud that 392 of us diabetes rates that are nearly three Edmund Pettus Bridge, where many of in the House of Representatives agreed times higher than the overall rate; my colleagues were able to go down on a permanent fix to the flawed Medi- Of the more than 1 million people in- and celebrate that great victory in this care physician payment system and an fected with chronic hepatitis B in the Nation’s history, and I was sorry I extension to the Children’s Health In- United States, half are Asian Ameri- couldn’t be there, but I watched from surance Program, otherwise known as cans and Pacific Islanders. afar and was very delighted to see such CHIP. This bipartisan agreement Of course, one of the bright spots in an outpouring of respect for a moment marked a historic victory for our chil- healthcare delivery in this Nation now in our history that can never be forgot- dren of this Nation. It also was a vic- is the Affordable Care Act. Minorities ten, and we can never let the clock be tory for our seniors, working class fam- make up about 30 percent of the popu- turned back, as we say. ilies, and healthcare providers. We lation but are 50 percent of the unin- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Thank you must continue to work together to en- sured. Currently, the ACA, since its en- so much. I want to commend my col- sure the healthcare system is working actment, has allowed health insurance leagues from Illinois and New Jersey for all of us. coverage for 16.4 million Americans for having this wonderful CBC hour on Unfortunately, for many working who were not insured prior to this law. minority health and the disparities poor individuals and families, access to Another bright spot is community that exist. quality health care is still out of their health centers, which are celebrating I want to talk for a minute about reach. An estimated 191,000 Alabam- their 50th year. The first of these cen- how we in Congress have tried to ad- ians, for example, are uninsured be- ters was actually approved and funded, dress these disparities. You know, our cause our Governor has refused to ex- the first one being a project between Nation celebrated the fifth anniversary pand Medicaid. Let me repeat that. Tufts University in Boston, Massachu- of the Affordable Care Act in March. 191,000 Alabamians would benefit if our setts, and Bolivar County, Mississippi. This anniversary marked the historic Governor would expand Medicaid in the It was called the Tufts-Delta Project. progress our Nation has made towards State of Alabama. These individuals Since that time, they now are pro- making health care not just a privi- pay their taxes, work hard, and con- viding quality health care to more lege, but a right for every American. tribute to their communities. Our gov- than 23 million low- and moderate-in- The ACA has significantly affected ernment should assist them in return. come individuals throughout the Na- the minority population by trying to Governor Robert Bentley recently cre- tion. close the gap on the disparity by giving ated the Alabama Health Care Im- Of course, one of the great needs is access to affordable healthcare insur- provement Task Force to examine the need for health education and the ance for all Americans. Thanks to the ways to increase access to health care recognition that, as people learn how ACA, health insurers can no longer in rural Alabama. to better care for themselves and to deny coverage to individuals because of make more effective use of the re- preexisting conditions, and women no b 2000 sources that are available, not only do longer have to pay higher premiums I welcome my Governor’s establish- we save money, but we also save lives. than men. Because of this law, millions ment of this task force. I know that I was amazed, as people spoke of Americans can finally afford to go to when this task force meets, it will rec- against the Affordable Care Act, where, the doctor, and families no longer risk ommend expanding Medicaid. for the first time in their lives, many losing their home savings and all that My hope is that we will put partisan individuals were going to have access they have if a family member gets politics aside in my great State of Ala- to a regular primary care physician so sick. bama and look to what is in the best they didn’t have to go to the emer- For those who already had insurance, interest of all the people. Clearly, gency room of hospitals and get what the ACA has meant new savings and 191,000 Alabamians fall in that gap, is called episodic care. So while the new protections. This has even been those who currently cannot get disparities are great, we know that true in my home State of Alabama, a healthcare insurance because this progress is perhaps even greater. State that did not choose to enact a State would refuse to expand Medicaid. I end with being at a church just the healthcare exchange, a State that did I find it ironic, Mr. Speaker, that my other day where we were having some- not expand Medicaid. During the most Governor would choose to recommend thing called organ transplant Sunday, recent enrollment period, more than expanding taxes. Increasing taxes is his

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It is address health disparities that affect No State that refuses to expand Med- time States like Alabama expand Med- racial minorities and work together on icaid has been better off without it. icaid and that we choose our people the efforts to advance health equity. Without the expansion, the dramatic over politics. Partisan politics should Since July 1971, the Congressional healthcare needs of Alabama’s working not rule the day; instead, we should Black Caucus has sponsored national poor will remain unmet; and rural hos- care more about the people we rep- conferences and held brain trusts on pitals, many of which I represent, will resent than the partisan politics of black health. It is so timely that we face growing financial challenges that each of our parties. have this discussion as we observe Na- will undoubtedly lead to reduced serv- I thank my colleagues for continuing tional Minority Health Month. ices. the fight. The CBC Special Order hour Tonight is a call to action, a charge According to a 2013 study conducted is very important. It highlights not for all of us to unite towards a common by the Culverhouse College of Com- only what is important to minority goal of improving the health of our merce at the University of Alabama, communities—because what is impor- communities. Everyone in America the Medicaid expansion would create tant to minority communities is im- should be able to live a healthy life, re- $28 billion in overall business activity portant to all vulnerable communities gardless of the color of their skin. in the State of Alabama. There has not in America. Mr. Speaker, the good news is the been another economic development I want to thank my colleagues for overall health of an American has im- investment in the State of Alabama continuing this great tradition. I want proved over the past few decades. This that would bring the State more than to thank them for choosing to talk is, in part, due to the increased focus 30,000 new jobs annually. about health care and the disparities on preventive medicine and dynamic A 2012 study conducted by the Uni- that exist in this country. new advances in medical technology. versity of Alabama at Birmingham I want to urge all of the Alabama However, not all Americans have School of Public Health found that lawmakers who are listening to my benefited equally from healthcare im- Medicaid expansion in our State would voice, the State lawmakers who are in provements. Since the enactment of generate $20 billion in new economic Montgomery today, that we need to the Affordable Care Act, millions of activity and a $925 million increase in work together to expand Medicaid in Americans now have access to quality, State tax revenues—yes, revenues to the State of Alabama. The medical affordable coverage. our State. According to the American Medical Expanding Medicaid is clearly not case is there. The economic case is Association, recent studies have shown only a moral imperative, but I would there. The moral case is there. that despite the steady improvement in say to you that it is an economic im- Let’s do what is right for all Alabam- perative in my State. With each day ians, and let’s expand Medicaid today. overall health of the United States, ra- that our State delays expansion, more Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I thank cial and ethnic minorities experience a Alabamians are unable to work due to the gentlewoman from Alabama for her lower quality of health services and are unrelated health conditions. More eloquent remarks on the topic of the less likely to receive routine medical rural hospitals have to cut services be- evening. Irrespective of where you are procedures and have higher rates of cause of uncompensated care provided in this Nation, these issues are a com- morbidity and mortality than non- in their emergency rooms. mon thread in communities through- minorities. With each day that my State delays out this Nation. Disparities in health care exist even expanding, Alabamians continue to I am not surprised that the gentle- when controlling for gender, condition, forego the immense economic benefit woman from Alabama, Representative age, and socioeconomic status. For ex- that results from this investment. The SEWELL, is able to talk about the same ample, cardiovascular diseases account greatest casualty, Mr. Speaker, are the issues that we are able to talk about in for the largest proportion of inequality most vulnerable Americans, the most New Jersey, Illinois, California, Flor- in life expectancy between African vulnerable in our society: the poor, the ida, and across this Nation, across this Americans and non-Hispanic whites. working poor, the unemployed, the un- great land. According to the American Cancer insured. At this time, I would like to hear Society, African American women have It is unacceptable that the State of from the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. a 44 percent higher death rate from Alabama has not chosen to expand BEATTY), an outstanding Member of the breast cancer, despite having a mam- Medicaid. We owe it to Alabama tax- United States House of Representa- mography screening rate that is nearly payers to expand Medicaid now. tives. In just her second term, she has the same rate for white women. I want to commend my colleagues, demonstrated her superior leadership According to the Centers for Disease Representatives PAYNE and KELLY, for skills. She is a member of my class, the Control, the CDC, the infant death rate choosing to talk about the effects of ‘‘class’’ of the class. among African Americans is still more health care on minority populations. I Mrs. BEATTY. I thank my col- than double that of whites. would add that in this day and age, leagues, Congressman DONALD PAYNE Mr. Speaker, tonight, you are going when we have a law—the Affordable and Congresswoman ROBIN KELLY, for to hear my colleagues and I discuss Care Act—that stands ready and will- leading this evening’s critical discus- much data and statistics because I am ing to help Americans help them- sion on ‘‘The State of Black Health: A from the great State of Ohio and Ohio selves—after all, what we are saying is Congressional Black Caucus Assess- ranks 47th in the Nation in infant mor- we are giving access to affordable ment During National Minority Health tality, with black infants dying at healthcare insurance, insurance that Month.’’ twice the rate of white infants. they have to pay for, insurance that Mr. Speaker, it is no surprise that we According to a 2015 study conducted they can get subsidized if they are the are here today because, certainly, we by the Kaiser Family Foundation, in working poor—we deserve it as Ameri- have had many firsthand experiences Ohio, on average, 14.5 black infants die cans. to know the disparities that exist per every 1,000 live births, while 6.3 In this great country, no one should across all Americans but, more specifi- white infants die. go without health care, no one, espe- cally, across African American commu- Ohio community leaders and the cially those who are the most vulner- nities. Greater Columbus Infant Mortality able in our society. To you, Mr. PAYNE, thank you for Task Force are working hard to lower I hope that through talking about having the foresight to come tonight; Franklin County’s infant mortality the disparities that exist in minority and to you, Congresswoman KELLY, rate and the infant mortality rate in

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Let me leave you with something a lose, will stop working at her job, dedi- The societal burden of healthcare dis- national figure once said: cate herself to this campaign, so his parities in America manifest in mul- If you neglect to recharge a battery, it health care was under her benefits. tiple and major ways. For example, a dies. If you run full speed ahead without Well, guess what? In a kind of coy lit- 2014 study by the Joint Center for Po- stopping for water, you lose momentum to tle shrewd way, he said, Well, you litical and Economic Studies concluded finish the race. know, now I will take the mantle of that ‘‘the combined costs of health in- Let us make sure that all Americans getting health care for my family. equalities and premature death in the can finish the race. You mean the Affordable Care Act, United States were $1.24 trillion.’’ That b 2015 sir? The issue you railed about con- $1.24 trillion is the cost between 2003 stantly for years since you have come and 2006. Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the gentlelady from Ohio. to the Senate? That is why, on March 23, 2010, when Oh, well that is different. President Barack Obama signed the Af- As I stated in my introduction of her, It is absolutely incredible, when I sat fordable Care Act, it was a monu- she has just demonstrated an out- there and watched him try to dance mental step that has helped us address standing leadership in our class that is around that, that he is now in the ex- the overwhelming statistics and health second to none, and we can always de- change. It was a sight to see. disparities within our community. I pend on her to bring some clear proudly supported the Affordable Care thought to these issues at hand, so we But I will get off of that and let my Act because lives matter. All lives would like to thank her once again. colleague from Illinois provide us some matter. Black lives matter. Madam Speaker, tomorrow there will information. Now, we have comprehensive be a press conference at 1:30 with Rep- Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Thank you, healthcare reform that improves access resentatives CAROLINE MALONEY and Congressman PAYNE. to affordable health coverage and guar- G.K. BUTTERFIELD to discuss the new Something I want to speak about is antees that the most vulnerable in our JEC report on persistent economic oral health. As we discuss the state of communities have access to care. By challenges in black communities. The black America, I want to address a improving access to quality health care report is bleak. There is not a lot of topic that is so often left out of the for all Americans, the Affordable Care good news in this report. public health discourse, and that is the Act helps reduce health disparities. Nearly one in seven Americans iden- issue of oral health in America. How does the Affordable Care Act do tify themselves as African American. Earlier this year, the CBC Health this? This law invests in prevention The third-largest racial ethnic group in Braintrust recognized National Chil- and wellness, gives individuals more the United States, African Americans dren’s Dental Health Month, and back control over their care, and expands have made significant social and eco- in February I had the opportunity to initiatives to increase racial and eth- nomic progress since the passage of the go around my district in a mobile den- nic diversity in healthcare professions Civil Rights Act of 1964; however, the tal van to observe local dentists per- by strengthening cultural competency black community continues to face forming free oral health screenings training for all healthcare providers enormous challenges. around the community. and improving communications be- Economic data reveals startling in- These types of effort matter, and oral tween providers and patients. equities. By many of the most impor- health is a critical piece to overall The Affordable Care Act represents tant measures of economic well-being, health wellness. The sad fact is that all the most significant Federal effort to blacks lag far behind the majority across our Nation, many communities reduce disparities in this country’s his- white population. And that is just the are experiencing serious oral health tory. overview of the report. That is just the crises. start. Congressman PAYNE and Congress- Far too many people in urban, subur- I hope the people watching at home woman KELLY, again, I salute you. I ban, and rural America are lacking ac- and my colleagues in earshot of me will am going to repeat that because it is so cess to dental care, despite the efforts be there tomorrow to support our col- important for us to let the Nation of committed dental professionals and leagues at 1:30 at the HVC Studio A. know that the Affordable Care Act rep- social service organizations. resents the most significant Federal ef- I would like to give my colleague, We must recognize that access to fort to reduce disparities in this coun- Representative KELLY, the opportunity dental health care across the country try’s history. to provide us more information on the is not equal. Each year, nearly 50 mil- The Affordable Care Act also in- issue at hand. As was mentioned, the lion Americans, including 16 million creases funding for community health Affordable Care Act, something that low-income children in underserved centers which serve an estimated one has passed this Congress, and there communities, go without the oral in three low-income people and one in have been many attempts to thwart it health services they need. four low-income minority residents. and repeal it, but the majority is never There are over 43 community health successful at doing that because people As we continue the national discus- centers, Mr. Speaker, in Ohio, includ- understand what this legislation has sion on improving health care and re- ing many in my district: Columbus meant to this Nation. ducing health disparities in America, it Neighborhood Health Centers, Heart of You see, it makes sense for more peo- is important that oral health be cen- Ohio Family Health Centers, and ple to have quality affordable health tral to the conversation. Lower Lights Christian Health Centers. care, and that has been the issue. The When officials discuss health care These community health centers pro- first word in the act, ‘‘affordable,’’ has and wellness, they should remember vide outstanding primary care, dental, been prohibitive for many Americans that the mouth is connected to the rest behavioral health, and pharmacy serv- to have the health care that they need of the body. This seems to be forgotten ices in our most underserved areas. In and desire. in the current dialogue about improv- 2013, community health centers pro- But this legislation has made it ing health outcomes for all. vided care to over 550,000 Ohioans and available to 16 million more people in This year I introduced H.R. 539, the recorded over 2 million patient visits. this country. Sixteen million people Action for Dental Health Act, which al- We have come a long way, Madam have benefited from this piece of legis- lows organizations to qualify for Speaker, but there is still much more lation that is continually under at- Health and Human Service oral health for us to do. All people should have the tack. grants to support activities that im- opportunity to reach their fullest po- Actually, it is 16 million and one, be- prove oral health education and dental tential for health. We must continue to cause I have heard a candidate—the disease prevention.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.041 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 This includes developing and expand- and ask that my colleagues take the b 2030 ing outreach programs that will facili- first step by cosponsoring H.R. 539. I am so fortunate to live in this Na- tate establishing dental homes for chil- Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I tion, to be able to represent the 10th dren and adults, including the elderly, thank the gentlelady from Illinois. Congressional District of the State of blind and disabled. That is so true. And as you stood there New Jersey, and to stand here and fight This bipartisan legislation will tar- and stated those issues, that is some- for not only the people of the 10th Dis- get crucial Federal dollars to State and thing that we have known for quite trict of New Jersey, but every Amer- local dental organizations to provide some time, how oral care impacts so ican that deserves an equal oppor- proven oral health care services in a many other parts of your health—and tunity. That is what it is about. manner that effectively addresses the as you mentioned, could really show It is not about favor; it is about the barriers to dental care many Ameri- you the onset of diabetes. opportunity, the equal opportunity. cans face. It will have a significant im- I mention diabetes, Madam Speaker, And we see these disparities, iniquities pact on many underserved commu- because I have been out for several in health care, in economics all across nities. weeks now with a foot infection. And it the board, all across this Nation. I think the majority of my colleagues got pretty severe and had to be oper- It is incumbent upon us as the Con- know that regular visits to the dentist ated on. But what has complicated the gressional Black Caucus to speak up do more than keep your smile attrac- circumstance with my foot is me being for the residents that we represent, tive. They can tell a lot about your a diabetic, a very noncompliant dia- children and infants. overall health, including whether or betic, a diabetic who did not take it se- You know, even in the 21st century, not you may be developing a disease riously, did not take the medicines health disparities are stark, especially like diabetes or if you are at risk for a that I should have for years. in African American communities, stroke. This circumstance with my foot where life expectancies are lower and As the CBC takes on the critical task made it all so very clear what needed infant mortality rates are higher. Chil- of creating healthier communities by to be done. The circumstance fright- dren of color who live below the pov- breaking down barriers, oral health is a ened me into doing everything that I erty line are much more likely to suf- subject that must be addressed. This am supposed to now, so you are looking fer from asthma, develop ADHD, and will ultimately help reduce unneces- at a compliant diabetic. But it is cru- contract diseases because they can’t af- sary health-care costs by minimizing cial, and the diabetes is what has com- ford vaccinations. It is the situation and eliminating dental diseases in plicated the healing of my foot. across the board. Cancer, African their early stages. Now, I am a very fortunate person in Americans have the highest death rate As I mentioned earlier, I recently vis- this country. I am living an American and the shortest survival rate of any ited a new mobile dental van operated Dream that I did not realize would hap- racial ethnic group in the United by a hospital in an underserved com- pen to me because of another issue of States. And it just goes on and on. munity in my district that had a stop my father losing his bout with It is important that we get the mes- at the hospital’s Women, Infant, and colorectal cancer. He was the Member sage out. And we will continue to fight Children’s Center. They had a pediatric prior to me, and I took his place. with Representative ROBIN KELLY, head dentist on hand to provide babies and But we were fortunate. We have al- of the Health Braintrust. I know the toddlers with their first dental exams. ways had good health care. We are work that she will do on behalf of the I saw firsthand the critical need for talking about the disparities and the American people. dental care, not only for these young inequities in this Nation for people who So, Madam Speaker, with that, I children, but for their parents. This are not in the positions that Rep- would just like to thank Ms. KELLY for highlighted all too well the gaps in resentative KELLY, myself, and other the opportunity to speak on what I feel dental care that are particularly preva- well-to-do Americans are who have is a dire, dire situation in this country, lent in minority communities. health care that keeps them alive. the inequity in health disparities. Viewing the care and service the Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Thank you, Now, whether you use it or not is these dental professionals displayed to Congressman PAYNE. Welcome back. really up to you. But we are afforded kids, many of whom had never been to And I am glad you are taking care of that opportunity to get great health a dentist, reminded me of kids like yourself. care. Deamonte Driver. Madam Speaker, again, I thank my You may recall, he was the 12-year We are talking about people who colleagues for taking the time during old boy from Maryland who died from want health care but cannot afford it National Minority Health Awareness an untreated tooth infection that and find themselves in emergency Month to assess the very critical state spread lethal bacteria to his brain. An rooms as their visit to the doctor. They of black health in America. untreated tooth condition that could have to wait until they are very ill and As stated earlier, the health dispari- have been resolved with a routine ex- go to the emergency room, which is ties facing communities of color are traction cost this boy his life. How is how they get their health care. That too significant to adequately address in that possible in the most innovative, costs this Nation millions and billions just an hour. As a recent CDC Health wealthy Nation in the world? of dollars. Disparities Report demonstrated: I think we should be doing more to But what the Affordable Care Act has Blacks diagnosed with HIV are less support volunteer dental projects in done is given a lot of these people the likely than any other groups to be underserved communities and improve opportunity to get pre-screenings and linked to care, retained in care, receive oral health education, with a par- pro-care prior to showing up at the treatment, and achieve adequate viral ticular focus on early oral health edu- emergency room. suppression; cation and care for children. We all So whether people realize it or not, Although black Americans represent know the link between good dental you end up paying for these people who only 12 percent of the U.S. population, care and overall health has been well cannot afford their own health care in they accounted for 44 percent of new established. your premium, because someone is HIV infections and represented 49 per- As we look for ways to raise a going to cover it. The insurance com- cent of all deaths with HIV in 2010. healthier generation of children, in- panies aren’t going to just cover it. Furthermore, blacks also accounted for creasing access and removing barriers The hospitals aren’t, so we pay it in 49 percent of new AIDS diagnoses in to dental care must be at the forefront. our premiums. 2011; Through legislation like H.R. 539, the So as you get more people their own According to the U.S. Census Bureau Action for Dental Health Act, I am health care, it drives the cost down. It 2010 Population Estimates, 84 percent working to increase access to dental will drive the cost down in this Nation, of all reported tuberculosis cases oc- care and build healthier communities. and we will all benefit from more peo- curred in racial and ethnic minorities. In improving the state of black health ple being healthier. That is what the African Americans accounted for 40 and the state of American health, I ask Affordable Care Act is about. That is percent of TB cases amongst U.S.-born that we lift up the issue of oral health, what it does. That is what it does. persons.

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Madam Speaker, I want to and care. health infrastructure and developing thank my colleagues Congressmen PAYNE and Since the passage of The Affordable Care community-oriented, multidisciplinary KELLY for leading the Congressional Black Act, access to care has dramatically expanded approaches to public health. We will Caucus Special Order Hour. in communities of color. The uninsured rate continue to work vigorously to address My Congressional district in Ohio includes has declined 7.3 percent in the African Amer- health gaps existing in the black com- much of Cuyahoga County. A few years ago, ican community. And more people have ac- munity, empower communities, and the county analyzed the relationship between cess to affordable, quality healthcare—all improve health access in efforts to a resident’s life-expectancy and neighborhood, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. march toward a healthier future. with incredible, but not surprising results. When we were crafting the Affordable Care Black lives matter. The state of The study found that people who lived in Act, I had the privilege of serving as Chair of black health matters, and we are con- Hough, a low-income and predominantly Afri- the Congressional Black Caucus. fident that if we all join together, we can-American neighborhood in Cleveland, And let me tell you, we worked day and can alleviate health disparities facing could expect to live 24 years less than some- night with our colleagues in the Congressional minority communities across this Na- one who resided in Lyndhurst, an affluent, pre- Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Asian Pa- tion. dominantly white suburb of the city, less than cific American Caucus, to push Congress and I thank my colleagues and my co- 10 miles away. the Administration to craft the best possible chair, the Honorable DONALD PAYNE, While Hough and Lyndhurst are extreme ex- bill. Jr., for this hour of discussion, this amples, they accurately represent national Since its passage, the Affordable Care Act hour of opportunity, and this hour of trends: African Americans live, on average, has improved the American health care sys- change. four years less than their white peers. tem: Healthcare is now more affordable and Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- It is unacceptable that the American health accessible than ever ance of my time. care system, which attracts students, physi- Women can no longer be discriminated Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. cians and patients from across the world, does against because they are a woman, have a Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the CBC not serve all the citizens of this country equal- pre-existing condition—such as HIV/AIDS—or Special Order Hour, ‘‘The State of Black ly. have been the victim of domestic violence; Health: A CBC Assessment During National Sadly, the consequences of health dispari- Young people can stay on their parent’s Minority Health Month.’’ Unfortunately, during ties have a major impact on our nation’s chil- health insurance until they are 26; and a time when the best and most promising dren. People with serious conditions, like cancer, health innovation and treatments exist, many Students who attend predominantly minority no longer face the real fear of hitting their life- individuals in our population face disparities schools often do not have access to fresh time cap and being denied life-saving treat- and inequalities in health access, delivery, and fruits and vegetables, places to exercise, or ment. outcomes. many of the other resources we know are nec- The ACA also expands the capacity of the Since April is National Minority Health essary for a healthy lifestyle. healthcare delivery system to better serve Month, we must highlight these existing dis- It is our responsibility as Members of Con- those at risk for and living with HIV/AIDS. These are the facts. The Affordable Care parities and enact policies that focus on elimi- gress to ensure our constituents have the op- Act has dramatically increased access to pre- nating inequalities and improving the nation’s portunity to be healthy, regardless of how ventative care for women, low-income commu- health at large. The future of our nation’s much they make, where they live, or what they health mostly depends on the effectiveness of nities, and people of color. look like. Despite rabble-rousing and grandstanding federal, state, and local policies. Traditionally, I am committed to working with my col- from the right, this law is saving lives—every, African Americans and Latinos face the worst leagues in Congress, the Administration, local day, in communities across America—from health disparities in this country and in my and state governments, and private partners Maine to my district in the East Bay. home state of Texas. to make good on that obligation. During the last enrollment period, 16.4 mil- Generally, the death rate for blacks is higher Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, first, let me lion Americans obtained health insurance, and than whites for heart disease, stroke, cancer, thank Congresswoman ROBIN KELLY and Con- more than half a million came from my home influenza and pneumonia, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, gressman DONALD PAYNE, Jr. for hosting this state of California. and homicide. In 2010, about two of five important Special Order. I appreciate your Make no mistake—the Affordable Care Act Latino adults and one in four black adults leadership in organizing this important discus- is working. were uninsured. While behavioral risk and en- sion on the state of Black Health in America. African Americans and Latinos, historically vironmental factors are certainly at play for Madam Speaker, every April, we observe underinsured or uninsured groups, have seen much of our population, the lack of health care National Minority Health Awareness Month. the greatest declines in their uninsured rates. access and especially access to preventive This year is particularly significant as we mark This is especially good news for African Amer- health services in the black and Latino com- 30 years since the groundbreaking Health and icans who are living with HIV, where the key munities increases the inequalities in each cat- Human Services Task Force on Black and Mi- to halting the epidemic is access to affordable egory. nority Health report. This report sparked the and quality care. Currently, the adult obesity rate for blacks is first serious discussion in Washington on ad- With this increase in coverage, we are be- 47.8 percent, 42.5 percent for Latinos, and dressing the deep racial health disparities that ginning to close the gap in racial and ethnic 32.6 percent for whites. Broken down further, exist in this country. health disparities and access to care. 56.6 percent of black females are obese while This year also marks 50 years since the However, much work remains to truly realize 37.1 percent of black males are obese. The creation of Medicare and Medicaid—programs health equity in America. black population is the most obese among that have kept and continue to keep Ameri- Right now—in America, the richest and whites and Latinos in all categories except for cans healthy. most powerful country in the world—African black males which is led by Latinos. Obesity We are also celebrating the fifth year anni- Americans still suffer from disproportionately takes much of the blame for negative long- versary of the passage of the Affordable Care high numbers of preventable deaths, dispari- term health impacts such as high blood pres- Act—the most significant legislation to improve ties in access to quality health care, and sure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. the health of all Americans in more than a underrepresentation within the medical com- While the Affordable Care Act has certainly generation. munity. helped to improve access to preventive serv- These legislative achievements continue African Americans have the highest mor- ices within minority communities, much can be moving us closer to health equity for all—how- tality rate of any racial and ethnic group from done to improve the aforementioned inequal- ever, major health disparities still exist. cancer. ities. The Centers for Disease Control and the The zip code in which you are born still de- Furthermore, African-Americans are 40% U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv- termines your likely life expectancy. more likely to die from a stroke than whites, ices Office of Minority Health have laid out Gross disparities exist from zip code to zip and 30% more likely to die from heart disease several initiatives to promote health equity and code—even within the same city or county. than whites.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.044 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 And while African Americans are only 13% Finally, we must confront the leading cause The reasons why cancer adversely affects of the U.S. population, they account for nearly of death of young African-American males be- these groups are largely related to issues half of all new HIV infections. African Ameri- tween the ages of 15–24; that cause is not such as poverty, access to health care, and cans also account for the highest HIV-related disease or accidental death, but homicide. other socioeconomic factors. deaths and HIV death rates. OBESITY The cancer death rate among African Amer- Madam Speaker—this is unacceptable. Although the obesity rates among all Afri- ican men is 27% higher compared to non-His- In an age where technology and innovation can-Americans are alarming, as Chair of the panic white men. are paving the way to new medical break- Congressional Children’s Caucus, I am espe- The death rate for African American women throughs, these persistent disparities in cially concerned about the childhood obesity is 11% higher compared to non-Hispanic white healthcare cannot be allowed to continue. epidemic among African-American youth. women. That is why today, I urge my colleagues: More than 40 percent of African-American African Americans have the highest inci- Let’s work together and commit ourselves to teenagers are overweight, and nearly 25 per- dence rates of colorectal cancer of any racial passing legislation that will end racial and eth- cent are obese. or ethnic group. nic disparities and achieve health equity. In 2007, my office in concert with the office Hispanics have higher rates of cervical, The Affordable Care Act was a good start of Congressman Towns and the Congres- liver, and stomach cancers than non-Hispanic but more is needed. sional Black Caucus Foundation, held a wide- whites. For years, the Congressional tri-caucus has ly-attended issue forum entitled, ‘‘Childhood Liver cancer incidence and death rates championed this effort by introducing The Obesity: Factors Contributing to Its Dispropor- among Asian/Pacific Islanders are double Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). tionate Prevalence in Low Income Commu- those among non-Hispanic whites. Congresswoman ROBIN KELLY will have the nities.’’ DIABETES honor in introducing this important legislation At this forum, a panel of professionals from About 19 percent of all non-Hispanic black this Congress and I am proud to co-lead this the fields of medicine, academia, nutrition, and Americans age 20 or older (about 5 million effort as co-chair of the CAPAC Health Task the food industry discussed the disturbing in- people) have diabetes, the highest rate of any Force. creasing rates of childhood obesity in minority ethnic group. This important legislation builds on the Af- and low-income communities, and the factors Among Hispanic adults, more than 2.5 mil- fordable Care Act and puts us on track to that are contributing to the prevalence in these lion or about 11 percent of the population eliminate health disparities in our country. communities. have diabetes; 14 percent of American Indians The Health Equity and Accountability Act What we know is that African-American and Alaska Natives are living with the disease. would address incidences of terminal and youth are consuming less nutritious foods Compared with non-Hispanic white adults, chronic diseases that disproportionally affect such as fruits and vegetables and are not get- the risk of diabetes is 18 percent higher in communities of color, including cancer, diabe- ting enough physical exercise. This combina- Asian-Americans, 66 percent higher in His- tes, heart disease and HIV/AIDS. tion has led to an epidemic of obesity, which panics/Latinos, and 77 percent higher in non- So, in recognition of National Minority directly contributes to numerous deadly or life- Hispanic African-Americans. Health Awareness Month, I urge my col- threatening diseases or conditions, including HEPATITIS leagues to support this important bill in order the following: hypertension, dyslipidemia (high In 2002, 50 percent of those infected with to truly achieve health equity for all. cholesterol or high triglyceride levels), Type 2 Hepatitis B were Asian Americans and Pacific Madam Speaker, the state of black health in diabetes, coronary heart disease, Stroke, gall- Islanders. America is improving, but much work remains bladder disease, osteoarthritis, asthma bron- Black teenagers and young adults become before us. chitis, sleep apnea, and other respiratory prob- infected with Hepatitis B three to four times As our drum major for justice, Dr. King, told lems, cancer (breast, colon, and endometrial. more often than those who are white. us, ‘‘of all the forms of inequality, injustice in When ethnicity and income are considered, One recent study has found that black peo- health care is the most shocking and inhu- the picture is even more troubling. African- ple have a higher incidence of Hepatitis C in- mane.’’ American youngsters from low-income families fection than white people. I urge my colleagues to join us in securing have a higher risk for obesity than those from health equity for all. higher-income families. HIV/AIDS Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, Na- Since the mid-1970s, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is now the leading cause of death tional Minority Health Month is a very impor- overweight and obesity has increased sharply among African Americans ages 25 to 44— tant time to bring awareness to the many for both adults and children. According to the ahead of heart disease, accidents, cancer, health concerns facing minority communities. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and homicide. My colleagues in the Congressional Black (CDC), among African-American male adults The rate of AIDS diagnoses for African- Caucus and I understand the very difficult aged 20–74 years the prevalence of obesity Americans in 2003 was almost 10 times the challenges facing us in the form of huge increased from 15.0% in 1980 survey to rate for whites. health disparities among our community and 32.9% in the 2004. Between 2000 and 2003, the rate of HIV/ other minority communities. There were also increases in overweight AIDS among African American males was We will continue to seek solutions to those among children and teens. For children aged seven times the rate for white males and three challenges. It is imperative for us to improve 2–5 years, the prevalence of overweight in- times the rate for Hispanic males. the prospects for living long and healthy lives creased from 5.0% to 13.9%; for those aged African American adolescents accounted for and fostering an ethic of wellness in African- 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% 65 percent of new AIDS cases reported American and other minority communities. to 18.8%; and for those aged 12–19 years, among teens in 2002, although they only ac- Certainly, the Affordable Care Act, which I co- prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.4%. count for 15 percent of American teenagers. sponsored and worked on has brought a new As the debate over how to address the ris- Billions and billions of private and federal quality of life and access to healthcare for mil- ing childhood obesity epidemic continues, it is dollars have been poured into drug research lions of Americans including minorities. especially important to explore how attitudes, and development to treat and ‘‘manage’’ infec- I thank all of my CBC colleagues who been environmental factors, and public policies influ- tions, but the complex life cycle and high mu- toiling in the vineyards for years developing ef- ence contribute to obesity among African- tation rates of HIV strains have only marginally fective public policies and securing the re- American males. reduced the threat of HIV/AIDS to global pub- sources needed to eradicate racial and gender Some of these contributing factors are envi- lic health. disparities in health and wellness. ronmental, others are cultural, still others are I have strongly supported legislation spon- Let me focus these brief remarks on what I economic, and others still may be lack of edu- sored by CBC members and others to give in- believe are some of the greatest impediments cation or information. But one thing is clear: creased attention and resources to combating to the health and wellness of the African- we must find ways to remove them. HIV/AIDS, including the Ryan White CARE American community and other minority com- CANCER Act. munities. Certain groups in the United States are not I support legislation to reauthorize funding The first challenge is reversing the dan- doing as well as others when it comes to pre- for community health centers (H.R. 5573, gerous trend of increasing obesity in juveniles venting and surviving cancer. Health Centers Renewal Act of 2006), includ- and young adults. Cancer, diabetes and hepa- Many such disparities are apparent among ing the Montrose and Fourth Ward clinics in titis are of great importance as well as com- certain minority populations such as African my home city of Houston, and to provide more bating the scourge of HIV/AIDS. Americans and Hispanics. nurses for the poor urban communities in

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It is true, if you listen to I have also authored legislation aimed to of suicides. the Ayatollah, he basically said the better educate our children (H.R. 2553, Re- In Florida, for example, African-American deal basically represents a complete sponsible Education About Life Act in 2006) males have an almost eight times greater surrender on everything from day one; and eliminate health disparities (H.R. 3561, chance of dying in a firearm-related homicide and the administration, when they put Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act and than white males. In addition, the firearm-re- out their fact sheet, what they put out the Good Medicine Cultural Competency Act lated homicide death rate for African-American was different. in 2003, H.R. 90). females is greater than white males and over Here is, I think, a fundamental prob- We must continue research on treatments four times greater than white females. lem with this. Even if you take the ad- and antiretroviral therapies, as well as pursue Nearly 50 percent of all homicide perpetra- ministration’s talking points as the a cure. We absolutely have to ensure that ev- tors give some type of prior warning signal meeting of the minds, even if you as- eryone who needs treatment receives it. such as a threat or suicide note. Among the sume that that will be written down And we simply must increase awareness of students who commit a school-associated and memorialized, and even assume testing, access to testing, and the accuracy of homicide, 20 percent were known to have that Iran keeps the various compo- testing. Because we will never be able to stop been victims of bullying and 12 percent were nents of the deal, the fact of the mat- this pandemic if we lack the ability to track it. known to have expressed suicidal thoughts or ter is this: this framework provides GUN VIOLENCE AND HOMICIDE engage in suicidal behavior. international legitimacy for Iran’s nu- The final health challenge confronting the I have been working tirelessly in Congress clear infrastructure, and it allows Iran African-American community, and African- to end gun violence by introducing legislation to use advanced centrifuges imme- American males in particular, involves the to assist local governments and school admin- diately. issue of gun violence and homicide. istrators in devising preventive measures to Now, that was something that just a This must be a priority health issue for our reduce school-associated violent deaths. few years ago was thought to be totally community. Over 600,000 Americans are vic- I have introduced sensible legislation to as- outside the realm of what was accept- timized in handgun crimes each year, and the sist law enforcement departments, social serv- able. I think the thought amongst U.S. African-American community is among the ice agencies, and school officials detect and policymakers going back several ad- hardest hit. deter gun violence ministrations as well as other friendly It was only a little over a week ago that one In devising such preventive measures, at a countries was, look, this is a theo- of my constituents was, caught in a cross fire minimum, we must focus on: cratic, jihadist regime in the Middle that ended his life. Encouraging efforts to reduce crowding, in- East that is sitting on centuries’ worth Neither the mind nor the heart can con- crease supervision, and institute plans/policies of oil and gas. They don’t need nuclear template a cause that could lead a human to handle disputes during transition times that power for peaceful purposes, certainly, being to inflict such injury and destruction on may reduce the likelihood of potential conflicts so why would we allow them to pursue fellow human beings. and injuries. a nuclear program knowing the ide- Since 1978, on average, 33 young black Taking threats seriously and letting students males between the ages of 15 and 24 are ology of the regime, knowing the know who and where to go when they learn of threats that they have made to Israel murdered every six days. Three-quarters of a threat to anyone at the school and encour- these victims are killed by firearms. and to the United States? Of course aging parents, educators, and mentors to take they don’t get a nuclear program, and In 1997, firearm homicide was the number an active role in helping troubled children and one cause of death for African-American men yet under this framework, their nu- teens. clear infrastructure is legitimized. ages 15–34, as well as the leading cause of Taking talk of suicide seriously and identi- The sanctions relief that we are talk- death for all African-American 15–24 year fying risk factors for suicidal behavior when ing about is worth billions and billions olds. The firearm death rate for African-Ameri- trying to prevent violence toward self and oth- of dollars to Iran. It will give Iran addi- cans was 2.6 times that of whites. ers. tional lifeblood to foment jihad and to According to the Centers for Disease Con- Developing prevention programs designed expand its influence in the Middle East trol, the firearms suicide rate amongst African- to help teachers and other school staff recog- and beyond. So just know, I mean, even American youths aged 10–19 more than dou- nize and respond to incidences of bullying be- if you were somehow getting them to bled over a 15 year period. Although African- tween students. Americans have had a historically lower rate Ensuring that each school has a security dismantle their nuclear program, when of suicide than whites, the rate for African- plan and that it is being enforced and that you talk about the leading state spon- Americans 15–19 has reached that of white school staff are trained and prepared to imple- sor of terrorism, any sanctions relief youths aged 15–19. ment and execute the plan. they get is not going to go to benefit A young African-American male is 10 times Again, thank you all for your commitment to the Iranian people. That is going to be more likely to be murdered than a young white working to find workable solutions to the heath plowed into Iran doing dastardly deeds. male. The homicide rate among African-Amer- and wellness challenges facing our commu- It is interesting, when you talk about ican men aged 15 to 24 rose by 66 percent nities. I look forward to working with you in the the sanctions, and I know the Aya- from 1984 to 1987, according to the Centers months ahead to achieve our mutual goals. tollah said: Look, the sanctions are gone. As soon as that agreement is for Disease Control. f Ninety-five percent of this increase was due signed, they are gone. to firearm-related murders. For African-Amer- IRAN The administration says: Oh, no. We ican males, aged 15 to 19, firearm homicides The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. will get rid of the sanctions as Iran have increased 158 percent from 1985 to STEFANIK). Under the Speaker’s an- complies; and if Iran cheats, we will 1993. In 1998, 94 percent of the African-Amer- nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the snap back the sanctions. ican murder victims were slain by African- gentleman from Florida (Mr. The problem is that is extremely un- American offenders. DESANTIS) is recognized for 60 minutes likely because what is going to be In 1997, African-American males accounted as the designee of the majority leader. done, the international sanctions are for 45 percent of all homicide victims, while Mr. DESANTIS. Madam Speaker, I going to be relaxed and then if, down they only account for 6 percent of the entire rise today to discuss the situation with the road, Iran cheats, the idea that you population. Iran. are going to be able to snap your fin- It is scandalous that a 15-year-old urban Af- President Obama recently said that gers and get all these other countries rican-American male faces a probability of criticism of the concessions that his onboard to be able to reimpose sanc- being murdered before reaching his 45th birth- administration is making to Iran tions is really a fantasy. day that ranges from almost 8.5 percent in the ‘‘needs to stop.’’ Well, I disagree. We in In fact, just today brought news that District of Columbia to less than 2 percent in this body have a responsibility to Russia is resuming sales of the S–300 Brooklyn. speak the truth and to stop a dan- missile system to Iran. That had been By comparison, the probability of being mur- gerous deal. something that they had stopped years dered by age 45 is a mere three-tenths of 1 Take a step back a little bit from ago. That is going to be business for percent for all white males. some of the recent hullabaloo about Russia. It is going to be something

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP7.029 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 that is going to be a huge boon to Iran tions. We think it is unlikely, but we People see that—the Sunni regimes in terms of protecting its nuclear infra- don’t want to kind of take that risk. see that, and they are going to re- structure from a potential attack. It is They have an incentive, if they want spond—and you will end up with a po- also interesting: Russia is the country the bomb, to keep the deal because, tentially catastrophic arms race in the that is supposed to store Iran’s ura- after a 10- to 13-year period, everything most volatile region in the world. nium, yet here they are doing business. is going to be gone. The final point I would just make, So I think it is going to be very dif- So if they keep the deal, given the and I have some of my colleagues here. ficult to snap back international sanc- amount of nuclear infrastructure they We wanted to get some folks here who tions. are allowed to keep, they are going to had served the country in uniform, If you were going to use sanctions in be able to build a bomb at the end of served in the Iraq or Afghanistan cam- that way, the sanctions that you would that 10-or 13-year period, and that is paigns. want, you would want to come to Con- totally outside the realm of what is b 2045 gress and say, ‘‘Hey, Congress, you re- ever thought to be acceptable. The reason is because I think that lieve sanctions, they are going to do Here you have a country that is very anyone who has served in those con- this; if they don’t do it, then you snap patient. They have a very, very serious flicts knows that, at least I can say for back,’’ because they know the Congress ideology that they are hell-bent on Iraq, probably the number one source will reimpose the sanctions. And we pursuing. And if they have to wait 10 or of deaths for U.S. servicemembers in are eager to do that, even right now. 13 years before they are able to acquire Iraq came at the hands of Iranian- You are not going to snap back inter- a bomb, they may make that calcula- backed groups. Maybe not the most. It national sanctions. So I think Iran un- tion: Hey, we will just keep the deal, was probably pretty close, certainly derstands that, and I think they know and we are going to be home free. hundreds of deaths, maybe as many as that once those sanctions are removed, I think the longer that that happens, 1,500 deaths for groups that would ex- that is going to be a continual lifeblood I think you are going to be in a situa- plode these huge EFP bombs that to them and they will be able to cheat tion where that may make a lot of would maim and kill indiscriminately. on the agreement if they think that is sense for them, and I think the inter- national community will be much less They were never really held to account what is in their best interest. for that. That brought a lot of anguish I think one of the troubling aspects inclined to want to do anything at the to a lot of American families who don’t of this deal, of this framework, is that end of that 10- or 13-year period. It is interesting to me, just looking have their loved ones coming home as the President himself, you know, a at how this has unfolded. When the a result of that despicable regime. year and a half ago, laid down some red Ayatollah goes out and says: Death to So, Madam Speaker, this is not a re- lines. He said we know certain things America; we are not going to make any gime that wants to be a good neighbor. need to be trued in agreement. Iran concessions—all this—the President is They don’t want to be part of a peace- does not need to have an underground, asked by the press, well, the Ayatollah ful international order. It is a regime fortified facility like at Fordo. He said is out there saying that. And he says: dedicated to the ideology of jihad. they don’t need a heavy water reactor Well, look, he has his hard-liners he They have proven time and time again like they have at Arak, and he said has to pacify. We are not really worried that they are interested and that they they don’t need any type of advanced about that. That is just for domestic are willing to kill Americans with im- centrifuges if they are going to have a political consumption. punity. peaceful program. It is interesting because when Prime With that, I yield to the gentleman But if you look under the announced Minister Netanyahu was in a political from New York (Mr. ZELDIN), a friend framework, even if what the adminis- campaign and he made a comment of mine and a veteran who in just a tration says is true, Fordo lives on. about the infeasibility of a two-state short time has really, really been pow- They say it is going to be a nuclear re- solution, given the situation in the erful in speaking the truth about this search facility. I am not sure why you Middle East, the administration really deal and about the failures of American need to have a nuclear research facility hung that on him. And they said: Oh, policy vis-a-vis close allies of ours such fortified underground to prevent an he said it. We are going to have to re- as Israel. airstrike if you are just doing peaceful evaluate our posture at the United Na- Mr. ZELDIN. Thank you, Mr. research. tions. We may go international to try DESANTIS. Thank you for your leader- Arak will still be there as a heavy to impose some type of two-state set- ship on this critically important issue. water reactor, and of course Iran will tlement on that situation. And there, I also appreciate your pointing out the have thousands of centrifuges. These they were absolutely not willing to cut hypocrisy of the Obama administration are centrifuges that are not necessary Prime Minister Netanyahu any slack. having nothing to say as the Aya- to have a peaceful program. So they cut the Ayatollah of Iran, a tollah, the people of Iran, and the lead- So those are red lines that were laid guy that has a lot of American blood ership of the Iranian Government talk down and that have been crossed. on his hands, more slack than they will about death to America, and this Presi- The military sites, is there going to cut the Prime Minister of Israel. That, dent does nothing, excusing it—it is be any unfettered access to Iran’s mili- to me, is just extremely frustrating. okay because of the hard-liners in Iran. tary sites? I think the answer seems to I think that when you hear people Yet he will be critical of the Israeli be absolutely not. Certainly what Iran who will defend the framework, they Prime Minister, who is speaking of the has said, that is totally out of the ques- will say, ‘‘Either you support this lack of viability of a two-state solu- tion from their perspective, but it is framework or you want a major war,’’ tion. I really appreciate your leader- not even clear under the administra- and I think that that is a straw man, ship on all of these issues and pointing tion’s framework whether those mili- but I think that it is a straw man just out the very hypocritical position. tary sites will be sites that inspectors simply more than the fact that a lot of Madam Speaker, I am here today to can access. people think that there are things we articulate some of my concerns with And we know that in the past, in could do to get a better deal. the current status of the Iran nuke 2002, the only reason we were able to But put that aside. A bad deal makes talks. Just recently, the President an- figure out that they were doing nuclear war more likely because what you are nounced a framework agreement with work at one of their military sites is going to see are countries in the Middle Iran. At that time he released a fact because Iranian opposition forces, or East react to Iran building a bomb. sheet. That fact sheet, within 24 hours, folks who were opposed to the regime, They are going to react to Iran’s de- saw the Iranian Foreign Minister going filled us in. But that was not some- signs for the region. We see Iran; they on his Twitter feed disputing that fact thing that any inspectors had access are the leading patron of Hezbollah in sheet and calling it just spin. Both to. Lebanon, Assad in Syria, the Hamas sides, the Obama administration and I think another really significant terrorists in the Gaza Strip, the the Iranian Government, are both spin- flaw in the deal is that, let’s just say Houthis in Yemen, and, of course, the ning in different directions for their Iran looks at it and says: Well, if we Shiite militias in Baghdad and in other own domestic politics what isn’t even cheat, maybe they will reimpose sanc- parts of Shiite Iraq. in agreement.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.045 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2141 An agreement requires a meeting of I challenge our President with have the ability to develop the nec- the minds. When you announce an strength to bring the Iranian Govern- essary fissile material to develop a nu- agreement and both sides are disputing ment to their knees. You are the leader clear weapon, and there will be little to what the terms of that agreement are, of the free world. Act like it. nothing the international community there is no agreement. I don’t know if Mr. DESANTIS. Madam Speaker, I can do to stop Iran. I am sorry, Mr. anyone believes that the negotiators thank my friend from New York. I President, you will be out of office, and purposely left off a signature block on think those are great points. We are you will not be able to utter anything that fact sheet. going to have some good debates here but regret at that statement because in Let’s talk about what is not in- in the Congress. I don’t think that hav- 10 to 15 years, if they have that capa- cluded: Iran’s state sponsorship of ter- ing done this deal—I guess it was the bility, then the rest of the world has to rorism, Iran blowing up mock USS day after April Fools’. We thought it deal with it. Where will you be, Mr. warships, talking about the need to was going to be April Fools’, and now President? A private citizen, not in a erase Israel from the map, Iran’s devel- this being the first night back, we are chance when you could actually do opment of ICBMs, and overthrowing just beginning. something. Stand up while you can. foreign governments. These aren’t even At this time, I yield to the gen- We learned through this interview part of the negotiations. Nothing is tleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS), an- that the goal of the current framework being reported to the American people other veteran and another friend of isn’t to end Iran’s ability to reach the about how individuals who are U.S. mine. capacity to build a nuclear weapon but citizens are being wrongfully held in Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. I appre- only to suspend their ability for a captivity by the Iranian Government. ciate the gentleman from Florida short time. In the framework the ad- This President’s tactics with these ne- yielding. ministration presented to the world, gotiations, regardless of who the next Madam Speaker, this is an important Iran’s restriction on producing enough President of the United States will be, debate, and I know with the many deci- highly enriched uranium to build a these tactics are cutting off the lever- sions that you have in Florida and bomb will only persist for 10 years. age of that next President who may be other things going on, what amazes me After 10 years, what sanctions will still emboldened in ways that this President is, as was just stated, that I am not be in place to bring Iran back to the isn’t to tackle those challenges of the sure what the President’s goal is here. negotiating table? ways Iran sponsors terrorism through- The reason I believe, that most of us The framework also doesn’t sit well out the Middle East and around the believe, that Iran even decided to nego- with our allies in the region. They have globe. tiate was the fact that sanctions understandable concerns over the U.S. These talks are on pace to trigger a worked, that they were struggling getting cozy with an Iranian regime nuclear arms race in the Middle East. under those sanctions, that they were that is becoming more influential. Iran is not negotiating in good faith, having to deal with the reality that the Apparently, the President feels that and they smell American weakness, world did not want them to have nu- the U.S.-Israel relationship is a casual not American strength. clear capability. matter. When asked, Should Iran rec- The Obama administration believes I am telling you, at this point, what ognize Israel’s right to exist? the Presi- that the only option is to cut a deal is disturbing to me is, I am tired of this dent responded with a smile. I am just to cut a deal. This President administration, this President, trying sorry. As one who sat in this Chamber should instead, with strength and cour- to earn accolades of the world on the just a few weeks ago and heard from age as the leader of the free world, be back of Israel. They cannot continue to bringing the Iranians to their knees. Benjamin Netanyahu about the impor- do that. Israel is the one that is suf- That is what strength looks like. If you tance of this problem right now with fering here. Israel will be the one that want to change sanctions, strengthen Iran, I am not one who responds with a them. Don’t weaken them. is at the point of, the tip of the spear. smile when it becomes on Israel’s inde- Madam Speaker, in 2009, the Iranians And for those who have served, we pendence and right to exist. were emboldened, contesting what was know that. Until Iran acknowledges that, then supposed to be a democratic election We know that Iran, as my friend nothing should be on the table. Israel that was widely viewed as being full of from Florida stated earlier, Iran was should exist. It is our most important corruption. Where was President behind and is behind most of the ter- ally, and we should stand with them. Obama in 2009 when this opportunity rorism in the world many times in the For the President not to realize that is presented itself for the Iranian people world today. But yet this administra- a tragedy among American life. Iran while oil was $100 a barrel? Our Presi- tion turns a blind eye because they be- has declared that Israel should be dent could have exercised leadership lieve that under the cloak of diplomacy wiped off the face of the Earth, and the then, and we would not even be here that Iran will come to the table. It was President feels it is appropriate to today. The President says that the not that Iran came to the table under smile about this? Excuse me. Why is he only option is to cut this deal just to the cloak of diplomacy. Iran came to smiling about a country that wants to cut a deal. the table because they were suffering wipe off our most important ally? I don’t buy that there aren’t other because sanctions were working. Israel is in the most precarious posi- options to pursue. As I talk to col- So, last week, the President gave an tion when it comes to Iran developing leagues, really, on both sides of the interview discussing the Joint Com- a nuclear device. Iran has the ability to aisle, sharing concern with the direc- prehensive Plan of Action, the deal target Israel through the use of a bal- tion of these nuke talks, there is re- struck by Iran and the P5+1 nations listic missile or on the ground or by solve and commitment to find a third over Iran’s nuclear program. More than one of its proxies, such as Hezbollah. strategy. If that time comes, where the a few things the President said during The relationship between U.S. and President of the United States believes the course of the interview raised some Israel has to be so close as to not allow he must threaten the use of dropping a red flags for me and should raise some a crack to form. The current P5+1 bomb, he must be prepared to do it and uneasiness among the American peo- framework deal is causing fissures in threaten to drop 20 more. If that time ple. what has always been an ironclad rela- in the future comes where this Presi- The first item of concern is the in- tionship. dent or the next has to then drop an- ability on the part of the administra- You see, I will continue to criticize a other bomb, threaten to drop 50 more. tion to get a concession from Iran to deal that puts Israel at risk and will Our enemies do not respect weakness; cease its uranium enrichment program. fight to maintain Israel’s qualitative they only respect strength. The very thing that most of us in Con- military edge in the region. The JCPA But today as we stand here in this gress have said is they need to cease shows why it is necessary for Congress stage of these Iran nuke talks, I stand this idea. They need to cease their pur- to be involved in this process. It is the with my colleagues who know that suit of a nuclear program. We didn’t role of Congress to ensure, alongside there is a third option that this Presi- get concessions. the executive branch, that our national dent is not telling the American people The President said during the inter- security and the safety of our allies are about for his own domestic politics. view that in 13 to 15 years Iran will maintained.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.047 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 Madam Speaker, unless this adminis- Hezbollah sees a stronger Iran as a er this is a good deal. We are told: No, tration realizes that there are some result of this deal. They see more sup- it is a good deal, take my word for it. countries that, unfortunately, through port for terrorist groups such as Hamas We don’t know where negotiations their own actions, choose to say we and the Gaza Strip, and I think the log- started and ended for the most part, want to be outside the norm of rela- ical inference is they see more attacks but some things, we do know. We do tions, when they choose to say Israel against Israel as a result of this deal. know that 2 years ago—heck, a year should not exist, when they choose to That is very, very troubling. ago, enriching uranium for Iran was continue to fund terrorism around the I would like to take this time now to unforgivable, it was not allowed not world, then they should not be allowed yield to the gentleman from Pennsyl- only by the United States, but by the a prestigious seat at the table to get to vania, SCOTT PERRY, another good community of nations, by the United dictate terms. That is wrong. Until friend of mine, a veteran from Pennsyl- Nations. this administration realizes it, shame vania, and a really strong voice on na- Now, just with this framework, we on this administration. If they con- tional security. have legitimized not hundreds of cen- tinue to want to win public accolades Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I ap- trifuges, but tens of thousands of cen- for their diplomatic action, then, un- preciate the efforts of my good friend trifuges. Meanwhile, countries around fortunately, this administration is from Florida to bring this issue to the the globe, across the globe, have peace- doing so on the back of Israel. I, for floor and start the discussion. ful nuclear programs and don’t have one, and I know many others here, will Of course, when we hear from the ad- any centrifuges. not stand for that. ministration that, somehow, because That makes one wonder—not a nu- Mr. President, this is not a place to we are having the discussion because, clear scientist, not a physicist, don’t try and win points on the back of our somehow, we dare to question that we work at a reactor down at your local strongest ally. Listen to what the are on the wrong side of history, that power plant—but if that is true, why Prime Minister said. And when you lis- we are unpatriotic, and literally, in did they need them? Why would we ten, then you will understand that this many cases, the administration is try- have agreed to that? We are right to be is a bad deal. It is time to walk away. ing to equate those in this Chamber, in skeptical. Mr. DESANTIS. I thank my friend this body, who would have a discussion Iran practices strategic delay. At from Georgia for that. and would call into question some of this point, Rouhani, the guy that wrote Madam Speaker, it is true. This was the tenets of this framework and then this book, who lauded himself for dup- a very simple request that was asked of this agreement—which we didn’t know ing the West in other negotiations, is the President: Did you talk to the Aya- much about—that we are tantamount at the top of the heap right now. tollah’s people? Did you talk to the to the same thing as the hardliners in You wonder why people in this Iranian negotiators about just recog- Iran, the hardliners that had horrific body—forget people in this body. What nizing Israel’s right to exist as a Jew- human rights violations over the about the vast majority of Americans ish state? So this way, this whole idea course of the last 50 years, as far as that are skeptical? This is their voice. of ‘‘death to Israel, death to America’’ America is concerned, and literally do We are not necessarily only speaking shows that Iran is serious about having unspeakable things. That is breath- for ourselves. peace, and the President dismissed that taking to me. We are speaking for our constituents out of hand. He said, Look, you are not The problem is, among other things, and the majority of Americans that going to change the nature of a regime that we are skeptical because our nego- say ‘‘hold on’’ to the administration. by asking them to recognize the right tiating partner in this, Iran, is not You say it is a good deal, but let’s look of Israel to exist. trustworthy, simply not trustworthy. with our own eyes because of these The problem, though, with that ex- Just picture yourself and your own things, because the negotiators that planation is that the whole real under- family, if you were negotiating an in- negotiated the nuclear deal with North pinning of this deal, I think, rests on fraction within your own family, and Korea that was going to disallow them the assumption that Iran’s regime while you were discussing the infrac- to have nuclear weapons, they are the might change because when you are tion, that member of your family was same negotiators that we have now in sunsetting it in 10 or 13 years, if the re- doing the exact same thing that you many cases; and, oh, by the way, in gime hasn’t changed by then, well, were discussing about the cheating. case you haven’t kept up on current guess what? You are at a nuclear Iran That is exactly what happened, Madam events, North Korea has nuclear weap- at that point. So I think that they as- Speaker. ons. So is it really prudent and proper sume that there is going to be some During the discussion, during this ne- for us to be skeptical? Is it prudent and change over the next decade. Other- gotiation, we found an undisclosed site proper for us to ask questions? wise, that sunset provision makes even in Iran, and we don’t know how many The biggest situation here, the big- less sense than it does already. more there are. It was undisclosed. gest part of this is that there can be no I also just know one more thing. Who They said, Oh, well, yeah, sorry about mistakes. There is no margin of error is cheering this deal? The head of that; you can take a look now, I sup- with nuclear weapons. If one or two Hezbollah, the Lebanese terrorist pose. terrorists gets set free from Guanta- group. This was a group that Iran But how many more are there? Why namo and gets back out on the battle- started funding shortly after the Ira- would we trust someone like that? Why field, that is regrettable; that is unac- nian revolution in 1979. They were re- would we trust someone, knowing the ceptable, but that is very different sponsible for killing over 240 U.S. ma- track record over the last 35 or 40 years than a nuclear blast. rines at the marine barracks in Beirut, of this country, of this nation? Unfortunately, for Israel, they are Lebanon, in 1983, and they have been I think Americans need to know close. We live thousands and thousands instrumental in launching attacks where the negotiation started on both of miles away, but Israel is described against Israel ever since. sides—what were Iran’s requirements, by their enemies that would have this what were the United States’ require- nuclear weapon as a one-bomb country b 2100 ments—because we hear this is a good because that is all it will take and it Here is what the head of Hezbollah deal. We understand from the adminis- will all be over for that little country. said: tration that it is a good deal, but we Now, you might wonder: Okay, well, As a result of this deal, Iran will become want to know it is a good deal with our certainly, Israel, that is bad for them, richer and wealthier and will also become own eyes. but why should we care so much? more influential. We want to see it. We want to think Yeah, it is Israel, but they are over He said: about it. We want to internalize it. We there, and we are over here, which be- want to have an opportunity to rumi- gets the next question: Why are inter- This will reinforce the position of Iran’s al- lies. A stronger and wealthier Iran in the nate on it and sleep on it and look at continental ballistic missiles not in- coming phase will be able to stand by its al- our children and think about our cluded in the negotiation? lies and especially the Palestinian resistance grandchildren in the world they are Ask yourself: What is the need for more than at any other time in history. going to live in and think about wheth- intercontinental ballistic missiles?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:01 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.048 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2143 Well, I will tell you if you don’t know. agreements with Vietnam and Taiwan The greatness of it will be obvious to It is to deliver armament. What would submitted for congressional review by the American people and their Rep- that armament be? Well, that would be this President in 2014. resentatives, their Representatives a nuclear warhead. You don’t need one If it is okay for them, why is this one here in this Hall and the Hall across to get to Israel, folks. You need one of any different? I would say to you that, the building. those to get to the United States. recently, we heard that the country is With that, I thank the gentleman. These folks call Israel the Little stronger when the Congress and the ad- Mr. DESANTIS. I thank my friend. Satan. Madam Speaker, you know who ministration work together. That was I think the gentleman from Pennsyl- the Great Satan is; that is us. If this is in reference to the authorization for vania did a good job of putting this all so good, if this is so obviously good, the use of military force to confront into a broader perspective in terms of why isn’t that included in the negotia- ISIS. this administration’s approach to the tion, in the agreement, in the frame- Now, ISIS is a regional threat in that world. work? Look, we are just foolish Ameri- portion of the world that might become I think, if you look around the world, cans, but it seems to make sense to us a growing cancer outside its bounds. I there are probably two countries that that that should be there. guess it is; but what is more important we have better relations with than You have got to ask yourself—I have than nuclear war? If it is good enough when this President took office; and I heard the administration say: Well, for an AUMF with ISIS, why doesn’t it think, almost uniformly, everywhere during the duration of this Presidential apply here? else, we are worse off. term, we can be assured there will be Finally, with your indulgence, Cuba, we have much closer relation- no nuclear weapon in Iran. Madam Speaker, we are told that this ships now. The President shakes the Well, thank goodness for that; but is a good deal and we should just trust hand of Raul Castro, a blood-stained what about the rest of us that are the administration. With all due re- hand, a hand that has suppressed thou- going to plan on living out the fullest spect, I think it is important to review sands and thousands of people, that has part of our lives and our children and the recent foreign policy issues and the killed the sinners, that has caused our grandchildren that are worried record. I am just going to highlight a thousands of people to flee in shark-in- past the next 2 years? Ten to 15 years couple of events that you might be fa- fested waters to try to reach the shore is a blink of the eye, is a moment in miliar with. of Florida; but the President is doing history. That is still too short. The Syrian red line, the red line in business with him, not helping the Never is the right answer. Never is Syria for the use of chemical weap- Cuban people. You actually see polit- the right answer for people and nations ons—we drew a red line, and then we ical repression has increased since we that act like Iran. watched it violated a dozen times be- have changed policies, but the Presi- Now, I heard recently that the ad- fore we said something, and then we dent seems fine with that. ministration said that they might let backed off. Now, we are actually talk- Then Iran, we talk with Iran a lot Congress express themselves. I thought ing about having discussions and some more than we ever have. The question about that—express themselves. I don’t kind of an agreement with Bashar al- is: Is that a good thing? I think the an- know where that verbiage came from, Assad. That didn’t work out too well. swer is a dance-with-the-devil foreign but it seems to me—I am looking at Russia, they are doing whatever they policy has really never been tried be- my rule book here. It is the recipe want to in Ukraine. We have convinced fore, and I think the chance of it suc- which we follow to run the country. It the Ukrainians to dismantle their nu- ceeding is almost zero. says here, under article II, section 2, clear program, saying that we would be Part of the problem we see with this regarding the President: there for them if they were ever at- framework, I think, is that it is symp- He shall have power, by and with the ad- tacked, and we are nowhere. I served in tomatic of a larger failure to properly vice and consent of the Senate, to make Iraq and so did my good friend from address the hostile actors throughout treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators Florida, and we think about all the the world. present concur. lives and the energy and the hardship Goodness gracious, we need to look Now, if you wonder what a treaty is, lost in Iraq. I think you can hardly call at our allies like Israel, like democ- just go and look it up in the dic- that a success under this current ad- racies in Europe, and they need to tionary. It is an agreement. I keep ministration. know that we are going to stand with hearing about this is a framework for a Afghanistan, we were staying. We them. I think we have an approach to historic agreement. were going. We were staying. We were the world right now where our allies Folks, ladies and gentlemen, citizens, going. That was hardly a success in my can’t depend on us and our adversaries this is an agreement between the citi- mind. don’t really fear us. I think that is a zens of the United States and Iran, and Egypt, a great wellspring of democ- bad approach, and I think, unfortu- the President is encumbering you when racy where we chose the wrong side, nately, it is an approach that is going he signs this to everything therein, and the Egyptian people had to choose to invite more danger rather than keep whether you agree with it or not. the correct side. The Iranian green rev- us out of trouble. We understand we have representa- olution, when they tried to rise up I appreciate all my friends who came tive government, but that is why the against oppression, and America and made great comments. The Presi- Congress is supposed to be involved. turned its eyes and turned its face. dent said recently that the criticism of That is why article II, section 2 says Libya, where we helped overthrow a this deal needs to stop. the Senate must provide advice and dictator, and, now, we have a failed Mr. President, we are not going to consent, so that your wishes are heard, state—and Yemen, the model of success stop. We are going to be here; we are so that your concerns are heard, not so for counterterrorism. going to make the case on behalf of the that one guy, one person, makes a deci- What about the exchange of Bowe American people, and we are going to sion for the entire country on issues Bergdahl for five terrorists? I mean, I be urging the Congress to speak loudly that are so important. don’t mean to be overly and hyper- and clearly on behalf of American secu- Let’s talk about other issues of like critical, Madam Speaker, but it just rity. importance. There is strong precedent, seems to me, if future performance is Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- historical precedent, for congressional indicated by past performance, we have ance of my time. review of nonproliferation: three stra- a right to be skeptical. tegic arm reduction treaties, START All we are saying is it is right and it f treaties with Russia; the Nonprolifera- is our duty to question and to make tion Treaty; the Biological Weapons sure that this is, indeed, good for the LEAVE OF ABSENCE Convention; the Chemical Weapons American people. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Convention; the Strategic Offensive If it is good, then the administration sence was granted to: Reduction Treaty; the U.S.-India Civil- should have no problem showing it to Mr. RUIZ (at the request of Ms. ian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement in us and allowing us to vet it, like so PELOSI) for today through April 16 on 2008; and the civilian nuclear energy many other historical precedents have. account of paternity leave.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:01 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP7.049 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 SENATE BILL REFERRED the following titles, which were there- as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. A bill of the Senate of the following upon signed by the Speaker pro tem- title was taken from the Speaker’s pore, Mrs. COMSTOCK, on Monday, f table and, under the rule, referred as March 30, 2015: follows: H.R. 1092. An act to designate the Federal building located at 2030 Southwest 145th Ave- ADJOURNMENT S. 535. An act to promote energy efficiency; nue in Miramar, Florida, as the Benjamin P. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Grogan and Jerry L. Dove Federal Building. Mr. DESANTIS. Madam Speaker, I f H.R. 1527. An act to accelerate the income move that the House do now adjourn. tax benefits for charitable cash contribu- The motion was agreed to; accord- ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT tions for the relief of the families of New ingly (at 9 o’clock and 15 minutes RESOLUTION SIGNED York Police Department Detectives Wenjian p.m.), under its previous order, the Liu and Rafael Ramos, and for other pur- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, poses. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- reported and found truly enrolled bills H.J. Res. 10. Joint Resolution providing for day, April 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. for morn- and a Joint Resolution of the House of the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein ing-hour debate. h EXPENDITURE REPORTS CON- ficial Foreign Travel during the first CERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN quarter of 2015, pursuant to Public Law TRAVEL 95–384, are as follows: Reports concerning the foreign cur- rencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Of- REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, ROBERT STORY KAREM, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 14 AND FEB. 21, 2015

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

Robert Karem ...... 2/15 2/17 Poland ...... 541.93 ...... 541.93 2/17 2/19 Germany ...... 588.68 ...... 588.68 2/19 2/21 Belgium ...... 610.60 ...... 610.60 Total Transport ...... 2/14 2/21 ...... 7,127.70 ...... 7,127.70 Daniel Silverberg ...... 2/18 2/19 Germany ...... 294.34 ...... 294.34 2/19 2/20 Belgium ...... 305.39 ...... 305.39 Total Transport ...... 2/17 2/20 ...... 3,081.34 ...... 3,081.34 Committee total ...... 2,340.94 ...... 10,209.04 ...... 12,549.98 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. ROBERT KAREM, Mar. 20, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO BELGIUM, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 13 AND FEB. 17, 2015

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

Hon. Mike Turner ...... 2/14 2/16 ...... 765.00 ...... 1,221.00 ...... 1,986.00 Hon. Loretta Sanchez ...... 2/14 2/16 ...... 765.00 ...... 8,589.00 ...... 9,354.00 Hon. Tom Marino ...... 2/14 2/17 ...... 1,067.00 ...... 2,449.00 ...... 3,516.00 Hon. Brett Guthrie ...... 2/14 2/17 ...... 1,067.00 ...... 2,235.00 ...... 3,302.00 Hon. Paul Cook ...... 2/14 2/16 ...... 765.00 ...... 8,589.00 ...... 9,354.00 Hon. Robert Pittenger ...... 2 /14 2 /15 ...... 463.00 ...... 8,589.00 ...... 9,052.00 Hon. Ted Poe ...... 2 /14 2 /16 ...... 765.00 ...... 2,020.00 ...... 2,785.00 Hon. Rick Larsen ...... 2/14 2/16 ...... 765.00 ...... 2,446.00 ...... 3,211.00 Jeff Dressler ...... 2/14 2/17 ...... 1,067.00 ...... 2,449.00 ...... 3,516.00 Janice Robinson ...... 2/14 2/17 ...... 1,067.00 ...... 2,449.00 ...... 3,516.00 Ed Rice ...... 2/14 2/18 ...... 1,067.00 ...... 2,449.00 ...... 3,516.00 Jason Steinbaum ...... 2/14 2/18 ...... 1,067.00 ...... 2,449.00 ...... 3,516.00 Committee total ...... 2/14 2/18 ...... 10,690.00 ...... 45,934.00 ...... 56,624.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER, Mar. 16, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO CUBA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, AND HAITI, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 17 AND FEB. 22, 2015

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

Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. Eliot Engel ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. Nydia Vela´zquez ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. Collin Peterson ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. James McGovern ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. Steve Israel ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. David Cicilline ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Robert Fitzpatrick ...... 2 /17 2 /19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Wyndee Parker ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Jaime Lizaragga ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Kate Knudson Wolters ...... 2 /17 2 /19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Bina Surgeon ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Jorge Aguillar ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00

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

Eric Jacobstein ...... 2/17 2/19 Cuba ...... 766.00 ...... (3) ...... 766.00 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. Eliot Engel ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. Nydia Vela´zquez ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. Collin Peterson ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. James McGovern ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. Steve Israel ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. David Cicilline ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Robert Fitzpatrick ...... 2 /19 2 /22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Wyndee Parker ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Jaime Lizaragga ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Kate Knudson Wolters ...... 2 /19 2 /22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Bina Surgeon ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Jorge Aguillar ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Eric Jacobstein ...... 2/19 2/22 Dominican Republic ...... 735.00 ...... (3) ...... 735.00 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Hon. Eliot Engel ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Hon. Nydia Vela´zquez ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Hon. Collin Peterson ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Hon. James McGovern ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Hon. Steve Israel ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Hon. David Cicilline ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Robert Fitzpatrick ...... 2 /21 2 /21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Wyndee Parker ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Jaime Lizaragga ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Kate Knudson Wolters ...... 2 /21 2 /21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Bina Surgeon ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Jorge Aguillar ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Eric Jacobstein ...... 2/21 2/21 Haiti ...... 111.00 ...... (3) ...... 111.00 Committee total ...... 28,139.00 ...... 28,139.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. NANCY PELOSI, Mar. 18, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

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

Christopher Bertram ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Geoff Bowman ...... 1 /29 2 /1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Eric Burgeson ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Stephen Cohen ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Kathy Dedrick ...... 1 /29 2 /1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Peter DeFazio ...... 1 /29 2 /1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 876.05 ...... 611.48 ...... 2,276.53 Hon. Blake Farenthold ...... 1/29 1/31 Panama ...... 526.00 ...... 969.75 ...... 611.48 ...... 2,107.23 Hon. Lois Frankel ...... 1 /29 2 /1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Bob Gibbs ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Garret Graves ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Janice Hahn ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Richard Hanna ...... 1 /29 2 /1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 962.05 ...... 611.48 ...... 2,362.53 Hon. Duncan Hunter ...... 1/29 1/31 Panama ...... 526.00 ...... 621.35 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,758.83 Fleming M. Legg ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Caryn Moore ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Tom Rice ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Todd Rokita ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 662.55 ...... 611.48 ...... 2,063.03 Hon. Mark Sanford ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Bill Shuster ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Mathew Sturges ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Dennis Wirtz ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Committee total ...... 16,043.00 ...... 6,651.75 ...... 12,841.08 ...... 35,535.83 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. * Transportation: Includes Rental Coasters, Embassy Trans for Movement. ** Other Purposes: Includes Control Room; Hotel Charges for Bellmen, Cleaning; Security Protection; Embassy Overtime. h HON. BILL SHUSTER, Chairman, March 17, 2015.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 929. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Standoff Weapon (JSOW) Program; to the ETC. Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- Committee on Armed Services. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 931. A letter from the Under Secretary, De- rule — Organization and Functions; Field Of- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive partment of Defense, transmitting the 2015 fice Locations (RIN: 3052-AD05) received communications were taken from the Annual Report to Congress on the Depart- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: April 2, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. ment of Defense Chemical and Biological De- 928. A letter from the Secretary, Com- fense Program, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1523; to 930. A letter from the Acting Secretary of the Committee on Armed Services. modity Futures Trading Commission, trans- the Navy, Department of Defense, transmit- mitting the Commission’s final rule — Resid- ting a report, pursuant to Sec. 2433 of Title 932. A letter from the Chairman, Federal ual Interest Deadline for Futures Commis- 10 U.S.C., of an increase in the Program Ac- Financial Institutions Examination Council, sion Merchants (RIN: 3038-AE22), pursuant to quisition Unit Cost (PAUC) and Average Pro- transmitting the Council’s Annual Report 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on curement Unit Cost (APUC) for the Unitary for 2014 pursuant to Sec. 1006(f) of the Finan- Agriculture. and Baseline/BLU-108 variants of the Joint cial Regulatory and Interest Rate Control

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP7.027 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 Act of 1978, 12 U.S.C. 3305; to the Committee final rule — Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide Toler- R07-OAR-2015-0159; FRL-9925-60-Region 7] re- on Financial Services. ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0798; FRL-9925-02] ceived March 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 933. A letter from the Executive Director, received April 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, Of- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. fice of the Comptroller of the Currency, Commerce. 950. A letter from the Director, Regulatory transmitting the Annual Report to Congress 942. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Pro- of the Office of Minority and Women Inclu- Management Division, Environmental Pro- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s sion for FY 2014, in accordance with Sec. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s direct final rule — Regulation of Fuels and 342(e) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform final rule — Approval and Promulgation of Fuel Additives: Cellulosic Waiver Credit and Consumer Protection Act; to the Com- Air Quality Implementation Plans; District Price and Minor Amendments to Renewable mittee on Financial Services. of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; Attain- Fuel Standard Regulations [EPA-HQ-OAR- 934. A letter from the Secretary, Securities ment Demonstration for the 1997 8-Hour 2015-0049; FRL-9924-71-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AS48) and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Stand- received March 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commission’s Major final rule — Amend- ard for the Washington, DC-MD-VA Mod- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and ments to Regulation A [Release Nos.: 33-9741; erate Nonattainment Area [EPA-R03-OAR- Commerce. 34-74578; 39-2501; File No.: S7-11-13] (RIN: 3235- 2013-0132; FRL-9925-27-Region 3] received 951. A letter from the Director, Regulatory AL39) received March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 April 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Management Division, Environmental Pro- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s nancial Services. 943. A letter from the Director, Regulatory final rule — Approval of Tribal Implementa- 935. A letter from the Deputy Director, Management Division, Environmental Pro- tion Plan and Designation of Air Quality ODRM, Department of Health and Human tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Planning Area; Pechanga Band of Luiseno Services, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Revisions to the California Mission Indians [EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0869; final rule — Technical Regulation: Removal State Implementation Plan; San Joaquin FRL-9924-45-Region 9] received March 27, of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Valley Unified Air Pollution Control Dis- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Treatment Act Implementing Regulations trict; Quantification of Emission Reductions Committee on Energy and Commerce. received March 30, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. from Incentive Programs [EPA-R09-OAR- 952. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education 2013-0754; FRL-9924-69-Region 9] received Management Division, Environmental Pro- and the Workforce. April 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 936. A letter from the General Counsel, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. direct final rule — Approval and Promulga- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 944. A letter from the Director, Regulatory tion of Implementation Plans; Texas; Public transmitting the Corporation’s final rule — Management Division, Environmental Pro- Participation for Air Quality Permit Appli- Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s cations [EPA-R06-OAR-2015-0033; FRL-9925- Plans; Benefits Payable in Terminated Sin- final rule — Response to Vacaturs of the 19-Region 6] received March 27, 2015, pursu- gle-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions Comparable Fuels Rule and the Gasification ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee for Valuing and Paying Benefits received Rule [EPA-HQ-RCRA-2015-0118; FRL-9923-12- on Energy and Commerce. March 30, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. OSWER] received April 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 953. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Management Division, Environmental Pro- and the Workforce. ergy and Commerce. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 937. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 945. A letter from the Director, Regulatory final rule — Approval and Promulgation of Management Division, Environmental Pro- Management Division, Environmental Pro- Air Quality Implementation Plans; Idaho; tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Update to Materials Incorporated by Ref- final rule — Approval and Promulgation of final rule — Secondary (C13-C17) Alkane erence [EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0906; FRL-9922-65- Air Quality Implementation Plans; District Sulfonates; Exemption from the Require- Region 10] received March 27, 2015, pursuant of Columbia; Infrastructure Requirements ment of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0756; to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on for the 2008 Ozone, 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide, and FRL-9923-64] received April 7, 2015, pursuant Energy and Commerce. 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 954. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Quality Standards; Approval of Air Pollution Energy and Commerce. Management Division, Environmental Pro- Emergency Episode Plan [EPA-R03-OAR- 946. A letter from the Director, Regulatory tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 2014-0701; FRL 9925-93-Region 3] received Management Division, Environmental Pro- final rule — Difenoconazole; Pesticide Toler- April 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0149; FRL-9923-82] to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. final rule — Additional Air Quality Designa- received March 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 938. A letter from the Director, Regulatory tions and Technical Amendment to Correct 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Management Division, Environmental Pro- Inadvertent Error in Air Quality Designa- Commerce. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s tions for the 2012 Primary Annual Fine Par- 955. A letter from the Director, Regulatory direct final rule — Revisions to the Cali- ticle (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Management Division, Environmental Pro- fornia State Implementation Plan, Northern Standards (NAAQS) [EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0918; tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Sierra Air Quality Management District FRL-9925-76-OAR] received April 7, 2015, pur- final rule — Approval and Promulgation of [EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0832; FRL-9925-33-Region suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Implementation Plans; Alabama; Infrastruc- 9] received April 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Energy and Commerce. ture Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 947. A letter from the Director, Regulatory National Ambient Air Quality Standards Commerce. Management Division, Environmental Pro- [EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0689; FRL-9925-53-Region 939. A letter from the Director, Regulatory tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 4] received March 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 Management Division, Environmental Pro- direct final rule — Approval and Promulga- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s tion of Implementation Plans; State of Mis- ergy and Commerce. direct final rule — Approval and Promulga- souri, Control of Sulfur Emissions from Sta- 956. A letter from the Director, Regulatory tion of Air Quality Implementation Plans; tionary Boilers [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0170; Management Division, Environmental Pro- Virginia- Prevention of Significant Deterio- FRL-9925-24-Region 7] received March 27, tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s ration; Amendment to the Definition of 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the final rule — Determination of Attainment of ‘‘Regulated NSR Pollutant’’ Concerning Con- Committee on Energy and Commerce. the 1-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air densable Particulate Matter [EPA-R03-OAR- 948. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Quality Standard in the Southeast Desert 2013-0593; FRL-9925-96-Region 3] received Management Division, Environmental Pro- Nonattainment Area in California [EPA-R09- April 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s OAR-2014-0612; FRL-9925-32-Region 9] re- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. final rule — Approval and Promulgation of ceived March 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 940. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Management Division, Environmental Pro- vania; Revision to Allegheny County Rules; Commerce. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Preconstruction Permit Requirements — 957. A letter from the Director, Regulatory final rule — Approval and Promulgation of Nonattainment New Source Review [EPA- Management Division, Environmental Pro- Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- R03-OAR-2015-0636; FRL-9922-77-Region 3] re- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s vania; Redesignation of the Allentown Non- ceived March 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. direct final rule — Approval and Promulga- attainment Area to Attainment for the 2006 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and tion of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 24-Hour Fine Particulate Matter Standard Commerce. Virginia; State Boards Requirements; Infra- [EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0789; FRL-9925-94-Region 949. A letter from the Director, Regulatory structure Requirements for the 2008 Lead 3] received April 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Management Division, Environmental Pro- and Ozone and 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Commerce. direct final rule — Approval and Promulga- Standards [EPA-R03-OAR-2015-0040; FRL- 941. A letter from the Director, Regulatory tion of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa; 9925-46-Region 3] received March 27, 2015, pur- Management Division, Environmental Pro- 2014 Iowa State Implementation Plan; Per- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s mit Modifications; Muscatine, Iowa [EPA- mittee on Energy and Commerce.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:01 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L13AP7.000 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2147 958. A letter from the Director, Regulatory transmitting the Commission’s final rule — tion that the national emergency with re- Management Division, Environmental Pro- Demand and Energy Data Reliability Stand- spect to Somalia, originally declared on tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s ard [Docket No.: RM14-12-000; Order No.: 804] April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, is to final rule — Approval and Promulgation of received April 2, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. continue in effect beyond April 12, 2015, pur- Implementation Plans; Idaho [EPA-R10- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and suant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 114— OAR-2014-0477; FRL-9925-77-Region 10] re- Commerce. 23); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ceived April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 968. A letter from the Director, Regula- ordered to be printed. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and tions Policy and Management Staff, OC/ 977. A letter from the Executive Secretary, Commerce. OPPLA/OP, FDA Department of Health and Agency for International Development, 959. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Human Services, transmitting the Depart- transmitting seven reports pursuant to the Management Division, Environmental Pro- ment’s final rule — Listing of Color Addi- Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s tives Exempt From Certification; Synthetic Committee on Oversight and Government final rule — Extension of Tolerances for Iron Oxide [Docket No.: FDA-2013-C-1008] re- Reform. Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals) ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 978. A letter from the Diversity and Inclu- [EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0125; FRL-9924-40] re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and sion Programs Director, Board of Governors ceived April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 969. A letter from the Deputy Director, the Board’s annual report for FY 2014, pursu- Commerce. ORDM, Department of Health and Human ant to Sec. 203(a) and 203(b) of the Notifica- 960. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Services, transmitting the Department’s tion and Federal Employee Antidiscrimina- Management Division, Environmental Pro- final rule — Amendments to Excepted Bene- tion and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s fits [CMS-9946-F2] (RIN: 0938-AS52) received Act), Pub. L. 107-174; to the Committee on final rule — Designation of Areas for Air March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Oversight and Government Reform. Quality Planning Purposes; California; San 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 979. A letter from the Director, Court Serv- Joaquin Valley; Reclassification as Serious Commerce. ices and Offender Supervision Agency for the Nonattainment for the 1997 PM2.5 Standards 970. A letter from the Director, Defense Se- District of Columbia, transmitting the Agen- [EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0813; FRL-9925-30-Region curity Cooperation Agency, Department of cy’s annual report for FY 2014 prepared in ac- 9] received April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Defense, transmitting notice of Proposed cordance with the Notification and Federal 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Issuance of Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance Employee Antidiscrimination and Retalia- Commerce. to the Republic of Korea, pursuant to Sec. tion Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107- 961. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 174, Sec. 203; to the Committee on Oversight Management Division, Environmental Pro- amended, Transmittal No.: 15-12; to the Com- and Government Reform. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s mittee on Foreign Affairs. 980. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- direct final rule — State of Tennessee Under- 971. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment of Transportation, transmitting the ground Injection Control (UIC) Program; Pri- ment of Commerce, transmitting a report Department’s FY 2014 annual report, pursu- macy Approval [EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0520; FRL- certifying that the export of the listed items ant to Sec. 203 of the Notification and Fed- 9924-92-OW] received April 1, 2015, pursuant to three different end users in the People’s eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Republic of China is not detrimental to the taliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. Energy and Commerce. U.S. space launch industry, pursuant to Sec. 107-174; to the Committee on Oversight and 962. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 1512 of the Strom Thurmond National De- Government Reform. Management Division, Environmental Pro- fense Authorization Act for FY 1999 (Pub. L. 981. A letter from the Staff Director, Fed- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 105-261), as amended by Sec. 146 of the Omni- eral Election Commission, transmitting the direct final rule — State of Washington Un- bus Consolidated and Emergency Supple- Commission’s annual report for FY 2014 pre- derground Injection Control (UIC) Program mental Appropriation Act for FY 1999 (Pub. pared in accordance with the Notification Revision Approval [EPA-HQ-OW-2012-0186; L. 105-277), and the President’s September 29, and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination FRL-9924-94-OW] received April 1, 2015, pur- 2009, delegation of authority (74 Fed. Reg. and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 50,913 (Oct. 2, 2009)); to the Committee on Pub. L. 107-174, Sec. 203; to the Committee on mittee on Energy and Commerce. Foreign Affairs. Oversight and Government Reform. 963. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 972. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- 982. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Management Division, Environmental Pro- viser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of Energy Regulatory Commission, transmit- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s State, transmitting a report concerning ting the Commission’s annual report for FY final rule — Protection of Stratospheric international agreements other than treaties 2014 prepared in accordance with the Notifi- Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Refrigera- entered into by the United States, to be cation and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- tion and Air Conditioning and Revision of transmitted to Congress within sixty days in nation and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR the Venting Prohibition for Certain Refrig- accordance with the Case-Zablocki Act, pur- Act), Pub. L. 107-174, Sec. 203; to the Com- erant Substitutes [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748; suant to 1 U.S.C. 112(b); to the Committee on mittee on Oversight and Government Re- FRL-9922-26-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AS04) received Foreign Affairs. form. April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 973. A communication from the President 983. A letter from the Executive Director, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. of the United States, transmitting a letter Federal Labor Relations Authority, trans- 964. A letter from the Director, Regulatory regarding the recommendations of the Mili- mitting the Authority’s annual report for FY Management Division, Environmental Pro- tary Compensation and Retirement Mod- 2014, as required by Sec. 203 of the Notifica- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s ernization Commission; (H. Doc. No. 114—20); tion and Federal Employee Antidiscrimina- withdrawal of direct final rule — National to the Committee on Armed Services and or- tion and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Con- dered to be printed. Act), Pub. L. 107-174; to the Committee on tingency Plan National Priorities List [EPA- 974. A communication from the President Oversight and Government Reform. HQ-SFUND-1991-006 ; FRL-9925-52-Region 8] of the United States, transmitting notifica- 984. A letter from the Acting Adminis- received April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion that the national emergency declared in trator, General Services Administration, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Executive Order 13664 of April 3, 2014, with transmitting the Administration’s annual Commerce. respect to South Sudan is to continue in ef- report for FY 2014 prepared in accordance 965. A letter from the Associate Bureau fect beyond April 3, 2015, pursuant to 50 with the Notification and Federal Employee Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 114—21); to the Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of Communications Commission, transmitting Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107-174, Sec. 203; the Commission’s final rule — Connect be printed. to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- America Fund; Developing a Unified Inter- 975. A communication from the President ment Reform. carrier Compensation Regime [WC Docket of the United States, transmitting notifica- 985. A letter from the General Counsel, No.: 10-90] [CC Docket No.: 01-92] received tion that an Executive Order was issued de- Government Accountability Office, trans- March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. claring a national emergency with respect to mitting the Office’s annual report on their 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and the unusual and extraordinary threat to the implementation of Sec. 203 of the ‘‘Notifica- Commerce. national security, foreign policy, and econ- tion and Federal Employee Antidiscrimina- 966. A letter from the Deputy Bureau Chief, omy of the United States posed by the in- tion and Retaliation Act of 2002’’ (No Fear Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Com- creasing prevalence and severity of mali- Act), Pub. L. 107-174; to the Committee on munications Commission, transmitting the cious cyber-enabled activities originating Oversight and Government Reform. Commission’s Major final rule — Protecting from, or directed by persons located, in 986. A letter from the Director, Office of and Promoting the Open Internet [GN Dock- whole or in substantial part, outside the Equal Employment Opportunity Programs, et No.: 14-28] received April 8, 2015, pursuant United States, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1701 et National Archives, transmitting the Ar- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on seq.; (H. Doc. No. 114—22); to the Committee chive’s annual report for FY 2014 prepared in Energy and Commerce. on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. accordance with the Notification and Fed- 967. A letter from the General Counsel, 976. A communication from the President eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, of the United States, transmitting notifica- taliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:01 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L13AP7.000 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 107-174, Sec. 203; to the Committee on Over- 997. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Security, transmitting the Department’s sight and Government Reform. Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- final rule — Drawbridge Operation Regula- 987. A letter from the Assistant Attorney ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- tion; Passaic River, Rutherford, NJ [Docket General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- partment’s final rule — Endangered and No.: USCG-2014-1070] (RIN: 1625-AA09) re- partment of Justice, transmitting the De- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Taxonomy ceived April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s 2014 Freedom of Information Act of the Hawaiian Monk Seal [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (FOIA) Litigation and Compliance Report, in FWS-HQ-ES-2015-0007; 4500030113] (RIN: 1018- tation and Infrastructure. accordance with subsection (e)(6) of the BA73) received April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 1007. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552(e)(6) (2006 & Supp. IV 2010); U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- ural Resources. Security, transmitting the Department’s ment Reform. 998. A communication from the President final rule — Great Lakes Pilotage Rates — 988. A letter from the Director, Office of of the United States, transmitting a revision 2015 Annual Review and Adjustment [Docket Personnel Management, transmitting the to the Comprehensive Conservation Plan for No.: USCG-2014-0481] (RIN: 1625-AC22) re- Department’s final rule — Prevailing Rate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to in- ceived April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Systems; Abolishment of the Portland, ME, clude the Atigun River, Hulahula River, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Kongakut River, and Marsh Fork Canning tation and Infrastructure. Wage Area (RIN: 3206-AN11) received April 2, River, pursuant to Sec. 304(g)(1) of the Alas- 1008. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ka National Interest Lands Conservation U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Committee on Oversight and Government Act, Pub. L. 96-487; (H. Doc. No. 114—25); to Security, transmitting the Department’s Reform. the Committee on Natural Resources and or- final rule — Drawbridge Operation Regula- 989. A letter from the Executive Analyst, dered to be printed. tion; Chevron Oil Company Canal, Fourchon, Office of the Secretary, Department of 999. A letter from the Director, Adminis- LA [Docket No.: USCG-2014-1039] (RIN: 1625- Health and Human Services, transmitting a trative Office of the United States Courts, AA09) received April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- transmitting the tenth annual report to Con- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Over- gress on crime victims’ rights under Sec. Transportation and Infrastructure. sight and Government Reform. 104(a) of the Justice for All Act of 2004, Pub. 1009. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 990. A letter from the President and CEO, L. 108-405; to the Committee on the Judici- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Overseas Private Investment Corporation, ary. Security, transmitting the Department’s transmitting the Corporation’s FY 2014 An- 1000. A letter from the Assistant Secretary final rule — Safety Zone; Pittsburgh, PA; Ice nual ‘‘No FEAR Report’’, pursuant to Sec. for Legislative Affairs, Department of Home- Accumulations; Allegheny River Mile 1.0-72.0 203 of the Federal Employee Antidiscrimina- land Security, transmitting the second of [Docket No.: USCG-2015-0126] (RIN: 1625- tion and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act of 2002 two reports for FY 2014 on ‘‘H-2B Non- AA00) received April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 Report, Pub. L. 107-174; to the Committee on agricultural Temporary Worker Visa and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Status’’, pursuant to Sec. 416(d)(1) of the Transportation and Infrastructure. 991. A letter from the Acting Director, American Competitiveness and Workforce 1010. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Improvement Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277, it. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland transmitting the Corporation’s annual re- IV, 112 Stat. 2681-655, as amended by Sec. 406 Security, transmitting the Department’s port for FY 2014 prepared in accordance with of the REAL ID Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-13, temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Tusca- the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- div. B, 119 Stat. 231, 320; to the Committee on loosa Regional Air Show; Black Warrior discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 the Judiciary. River; Tuscaloosa, AL [Docket No.: USCG- 1001. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107-174, Sec. 203; to 2015-0076] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received April 1, for Legislative Affairs, Department of Home- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the land Security, transmitting the report on ment Reform. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Characteristics of H-1B Specialty Occupation 992. A letter from the Secretary, Railroad structure. Workers for FY 2013, prepared by U.S. Citi- Retirement Board, transmitting the Board’s 1011. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, zenship and Immigration Services, pursuant FY 2014 annual report prepared in accord- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland to Sec. 416(c)(2) of the American Competi- ance with Sec. 203 of the Notification and Security, transmitting the Department’s tiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and temporary final rule — Safety Zone; St. Pat- 1998 (ACWIA), Pub. L. 105-277, div. C, tit. IV, Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. rick’s Day Fireworks, Manitowoc River, 112 Stat. 2681; to the Committee on the Judi- L. 107-174; to the Committee on Oversight Manitowoc, Wisconsin [Docket No.: USCG- ciary. and Government Reform. 1002. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2015-0130] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received April 1, 993. A letter from the Chair, Recovery Ac- for Legislative Affairs, Department of Home- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the countability and Transparency Board, trans- land Security, transmitting the Annual Re- Committee on Transportation and Infra- mitting the Board’s annual report for FY port on the Impact of the Homeland Security structure. 2014 prepared in accordance with the Notifi- Act on Immigration Functions Transferred 1012. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, cation and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland nation and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR pursuant to Sec. 478 of the Homeland Secu- Security, transmitting the Department’s Act), Pub. L. 107-174, Sec. 203; to the Com- rity Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135; temporary final rule — Safety Zone; State mittee on Oversight and Government Re- to the Committee on the Judiciary. Route 520 Bridge Construction, Lake Wash- form. 1003. A letter from the Staff Director, ington; Seattle, WA [Docket No.: USCG-2015- 994. A letter from the EEO Director, Secu- United States Sentencing Commission, 0098] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received April 1, 2015, rities and Exchange Commission, transmit- transmitting a report on the compliance of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ting the Commission’s Annual Report for the federal district courts, pursuant to 28 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Fiscal Year 2014 prepared in accordance with U.S.C. 994(w)(3), with documentation submis- ture. the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- sion requirements of 28 U.S.C. 994(w)(1); to 1013. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 the Committee on the Judiciary. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107-174, Sec. 203; to 1004. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Security, transmitting the Department’s the Committee on Oversight and Govern- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland temporary rule — Safety Zone for Ice Condi- ment Reform. Security, transmitting the Department’s tions; Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, 995. A letter from the Deputy Commis- final rule — Safety Zones; Annual Events Upper Chesapeake Bay, and Tributaries; MD sioner for Human Resources, Social Security Requiring Safety Zones in the Captain of the [Docket No.: USCG-2014-0292] (RIN: 1625- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Port Lake Michigan Zone [Docket No.: AA00) received April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 tration’s FY 2014 Notification and Federal USCG-2014-1001] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Employee Antidiscrimination and Retalia- April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Transportation and Infrastructure. tion Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Sec. 203, to the Committee on Transportation and In- 1014. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Pub. L. 107-174; to the Committee on Over- frastructure. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland sight and Government Reform. 1005. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Security, transmitting the Department’s 996. A letter from the Chief, Branch of En- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Moon dangered Species Listing, Fish and Wildlife Security, transmitting the Department’s Island — Long Island Bridge Demolition; Service, Department of the Interior, trans- final rule — Safety Zones; Upper Mississippi Boston Inner Harbor, Quincy Bay; Quincy, mitting the Department’s final rule — En- River Between Mile 38.0 and 46.0, Thebes, IL; MA [Docket No.: USCG-2014-1059] (RIN: 1625- dangered and Threatened Wildlife and and Between Mile 78.0 and 81.0, Grand Tower, AA00) received April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 Plants; Threatened Species Status for the IL [Docket No.: USCG-2013-0907] (RIN: 1625- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Northern Long-eared Bat with 4(d) Rule AA00) received April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. [Docket No.: FWS-R5-ES-2011-0024] (RIN: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1015. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 1018-AY98) received April 1, 2015, pursuant to Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1006. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Security, transmitting the Department’s Natural Resources. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland final rule — Safety and Security Zones,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:01 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L13AP7.000 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2149 Jacksonville Captain of the Port Zone Transportation, transmitting the Depart- torate Identifier 2011-SW-062-AD; Amend- [Docket No.: USCG-2014-0152] (RIN: 1625- ment’s final rule — Modification of Air Traf- ment 39-18114; AD 2015-05-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) AA00, 1625-AA87) received April 1, 2015, pur- fic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of received March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Baton Rouge, LA [Docket No.: FAA-2014-1124; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASW-12] (RIN: 2120- tation and Infrastructure. ture. AA66) received March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 1033. A letter from the Management and 1016. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Program Analyst, FAA, Department of U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Security, transmitting the Department’s 1025. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- final rule — Drawbridge Operation Regula- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- tion; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, St. Peters- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- et No.: FAA-2014-0347; Directorate Identifier burg Beach, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2014-0436] ment’s final rule — Amendment of VOR Fed- 2013-NM-173-AD; Amendment 39-18109; AD (RIN: 1625-AA09) received April 1, 2015, pursu- eral Airway V-330 in the Vicinity of Moun- 2015-04-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tain Home, Idaho [Docket No.: FAA-2014- 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to on Transportation and Infrastructure. 1112; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ANM-16] (RIN: the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 1017. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 2120-AA66) received March 31, 2015, pursuant structure. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1034. A letter from the Management and Security, transmitting the Department’s Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of temporary final rule — Safety Zone; ARCTIC 1026. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- CHALLENGER, Port of Bellingham; Bel- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Air Carrier Contract lingham, WA [Docket No.: USCG-2015-0158] Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Maintenance Requirements [Docket No.: (RIN: 1625-AA00) received April 1, 2015, pursu- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- FAA-2011-1136; Amdt. Nos.: 121-371 and 135- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 132] (RIN: 2120-AJ33) received March 31, 2015, on Transportation and Infrastructure. and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1018. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31002; mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ment of Transportation, transmitting pro- Amdt. No.: 3630] received March 31, 2015, pur- ture. posed legislation entitled the ‘‘Generating suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1035. A letter from the Management and Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accel- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of erated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding ture. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- of Infrastructure and Communities through- 1027. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- out America Act’’ or the ’’GROW AMERICA Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket Act‘‘; to the Committee on Transportation Transportation, transmitting the Depart- No.: FAA-2014-0653; Directorate Identifier and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Amendment of Re- 2014-NM-057-AD; Amendment 39-18113; AD 1019. A letter from the Management and stricted Area Boundary Descriptions; Cape 2015-05-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Canaveral, FL [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0875; 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASO-13] (RIN: 2120- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- AA66) received March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 structure. tives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan En- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1036. A letter from the Management and gines [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0521; Direc- Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of torate Identifier 2014-NE-11-AD; Amendment 1028. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 39-18104; AD 2015-04-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- tives; Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment’s final rule — Revocation of Restricted Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-0536; Direc- tation and Infrastructure. Area R-2936, West Palm Beach, FL [Docket torate Identifier 2015-CE-004-AD; Amendment 1020. A letter from the Management and No.: FAA-2015-0264; Airspace Docket No.: 15- 39-18116; AD 2015-05-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ASO-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received March 31, ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Committee on Transportation and Infra- tation and Infrastructure. tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- structure. 1037. A letter from the Management and 2014-0620; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-238- 1029. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of AD; Amendment 39-18102; AD 2015-03-06] (RIN: Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2120-AA64) received March 31, 2015, pursuant Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- tives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket Transportation and Infrastructure. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums No.: FAA-2015-0491; Directorate Identifier 1021. A letter from the Management and and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- 2015-NM-019-AD; Amendment 39-18117; AD Program Analyst, FAA, Department of cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 30999; 2015-05-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Amdt. No.: 3627] received March 31, 2015, pur- 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- tives; Short Brothers and Harland Ltd. Air- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- structure. planes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-1001; Direc- ture. 1038. A letter from the Management and torate Identifier 2014-CE-034-AD; Amendment 1030. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 39-18003; AD 2015-04-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Airspace; Plainville, CT [Docket No.: FAA- tation and Infrastructure. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 2014-0293; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ANE-5] re- 1022. A letter from the Management and and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31000; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Amdt. No.: 3628] received March 31, 2015, pur- tation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1039. A letter from the Management and tives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0561; Directorate ture. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Identifier 2014-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39- 1031. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E 18105; AD 2015-04-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Airspace; Rogue Valley, OR [Docket No.: March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- FAA-2013-1055; Airspace Docket No.: 13-ANM- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- 27) received March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1023. A letter from the Management and and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31001; 1040. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Amdt. No.: 3629] received March 31, 2015, pur- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Amendment of Re- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- stricted Areas R-3801A, R-3801B, and R-3801C; mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Camp Claiborne, LA [Docket No.: FAA-2015- ture. tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 0265; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASW-11] (RIN: 1032. A letter from the Management and et No.: FAA-2008-0561; Directorate Identifier 2120-AA66) received March 31, 2015, pursuant Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2007-NM-223-AD; Amendment 39-18111; AD to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2015-05-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March Transportation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 1024. A letter from the Management and tives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Heli- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of copters [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0070; Direc- structure.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:01 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L13AP7.000 H13APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 13, 2015 1041. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- mittee on Ways and Means. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- et No.: FAA-2014-0522; Directorate Identifier 1060. A letter from the Chief, Publications ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E 2014-NM-087-AD; Amendment 39-18100; AD and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Airspace, and Amendment of Class D and 2015-03-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Class E Airspace; Prescott, AZ [Docket No.: 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to rule — Sec. 911(d)(4) — 2014 Update (Rev. FAA-2013-1020; Airspace Docket No.: 13-AWP- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Proc. 2015-25) received March 27, 2015, pursu- 20] received March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 structure. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1051. A letter from the Management and on Ways and Means. Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 1061. A letter from the Chief, Publications 1042. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Transportation, transmitting the Depart- tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- rule — Revenue Procedure: United States ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E 2014-0484; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-245- and Area Median Gross Income Figures (Rev. Airspace; Seattle, WA [Docket No.: FAA- AD; Amendment 39-18101; AD 2015-03-05] (RIN: Proc. 2015-23) received March 27, 2015, pursu- 2014-0466; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ANM-6] re- 2120-AA64) received March 31, 2015, pursuant ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1062. A letter from the Chief, Publications 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 1052. A letter from the Management and tation and Infrastructure. Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule 1043. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of — Update of Weighted Average Interest Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [No- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tice 2015-24] received March 27, 2015, pursuant ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Airspace; Manchester, NH [Docket No.: FAA- 2014-0139; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-133- Ways and Means. 2014-0601; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ANE-7] re- AD; Amendment 39-18081; AD 2015-02-14] (RIN: 1063. A letter from the Chief, Publications ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2120-AA64) received March 31, 2015, pursuant and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. — Final Rules under the Patient Protection 1044. A letter from the Management and 1053. A letter from the Management and and Affordable Care Act: Amendments to Ex- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of cepted Benefits [TD 9714] (RIN: 1545-BM44) Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- received March 27, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Airspace; North Adams, MA [Docket No.: tives; Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Heli- Means. FAA-2014-0805; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ANE- copters [Docket No.: FAA-2015-0365; Direc- 1064. A letter from the Chief, Publications 9] received March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 torate Identifier 2014-SW-049-AD; Amend- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment 39-18106; AD 2015-04-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Transportation and Infrastructure. received March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. — Certain Employee Remuneration in Excess 1045. A letter from the Management and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of $1,000,000 under Internal Revenue Code Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tation and Infrastructure. Section 162(m) [TD 9716] (RIN: 1545-BI65) re- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1054. A letter from the Management and ceived April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Airspace; Maxwell, CA [Docket No.: FAA- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Means. 2014-0870; Airspace Docket No.: 14-AWP-7] re- ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E 1065. A letter from the Chief, Publications ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Airspace; Spokane, WA [Docket No.: FAA- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2014-0467; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ANM-7] re- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only tation and Infrastructure. ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. rule — Reporting Airline Payment Amount 1046. A letter from the Management and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Rollovers Under Public Law 113-243 (An- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tation and Infrastructure. nouncement 2015-13) received April 1, 2015, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1055. A letter from the Management and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E Program Analyst, FAA, Department of mittee on Ways and Means. Airspace; Hazen, NV [Docket No.: FAA-2014- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1066. A letter from the Chief, Publications 0869; Airspace Docket No.: 14-AWP-6] re- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikor- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- sky) Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2015-0397; rule — Announcement and Report Con- cerning Advance Pricing Agreements (An- tation and Infrastructure. Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-048-AD; nouncement 2015-11) received April 1, 2015, 1047. A letter from the Management and Amendment 39-18107; AD 2015-04-05] pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of (RIN:2120-AA64), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Ways and Means. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1067. A letter from the Chief, Publications ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E tation and Infrastructure. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Airspace; Bend, OR [Docket No.: FAA-2014- 1056. A letter from the Chief, Publications Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule 0468; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ANM-8] re- and Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue — Regulations Revising Rules Regarding ceived March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Agency for a Consolidated Group [TD 9715] 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- rule — Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation (RIN: 1545-BH31) received April 1, 2015, pursu- tation and Infrastructure. Formula (Revenue Ruling 2015-6) received ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 1048. A letter from the Management and April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); on Ways and Means. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to the Committee on Ways and Means. 1068. A letter from the Chief, Publications Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1057. A letter from the Assistant Secretary and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- of the Army, Civil Works, Department of De- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- fense, transmitting the proposal for author- rule — Health Insurance Providers Fee; Pro- 2014-0189; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-181- ization to modify the Truckee Meadows cedural and Administrative Guidance [No- AD; Amendment 39-18099; AD 2015-03-03] (RIN: project on the Truckee River in Washoe tice 2015-29] received April 1, 2015, pursuant 2120-AA64) received March 31, 2015, pursuant County, Nevada, for the purposes of flood to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on risk management and recreation; (H. Doc. Ways and Means. Transportation and Infrastructure. No. 114—24); to the Committee on Transpor- 1069. A letter from the Chief, Publications 1049. A letter from the Management and tation and Infrastructure and ordered to be and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Program Analyst, FAA, Department of printed. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1058. A letter from the Chief, Publications rule — No Rule for Refined Coal (Revenue ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Procedure 2015-29) received April 1, 2015, pur- tives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0328; Directorate rule — Corrections to Rev. Proc. 2014-59 (Rev. mittee on Ways and Means. Identifier 2014-NE-07-AD; Amendment 39- Proc. 2015-24) received March 27, 2015, pursu- 1070. A letter from the Chief, Publications 18108; AD 2015-04-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue March 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Ways and Means. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1059. A letter from the Chief, Publications rule — Modifications to Employee Plans tation and Infrastructure. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Compliance Resolution System (Revenue 1050. A letter from the Management and Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Procedure 2015-27) received April 1, 2015, pur- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of rule — Applicable Federal Rates — April 2015 suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- (Rev. Rul. 2015-7) received March 27, 2015, mittee on Ways and Means.

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Referred to the ceived April 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ception to the annual privacy notice require- Committee of the Whole House on the state 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and ment (Rept. 114–59). Referred to the Com- of the Union. Means. mittee of the Whole House on the state of Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on 1072. A letter from the Chief, Publications the Union. Ways and Means. H.R. 1058. A bill to amend and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only cial Services. H.R. 1259. A bill to provide for that a duty of the Commissioner of Internal rule — Instructions of Communications Pur- an application process for interested parties Revenue is to ensure that Internal Revenue suant to Section 1.1502-77 (Rev. Proc. 2015-26) to apply for an area to be designated as a Service employees are familiar with and act (IRB 2015-15) received April 1, 2015, pursuant rural area, and for other purposes (Rept. 114– in accord with certain taxpayer rights; with an amendment (Rept. 114–70). Referred to the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 60). Referred to the Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole House on the state Ways and Means. House on the state of the Union. Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- of the Union. f cial Services. H.R. 1367. A bill to amend the Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify Ways and Means. H.R. 1295. A bill to amend REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON the application of that Act to American the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands the process for making determinations with respect to whether organizations are exempt Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of (Rept. 114–61). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. from taxation under section 501(c)(4) of such committees were delivered to the Clerk Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- Code; with an amendment (Rept. 114–71). Re- for printing and reference to the proper cial Services. H.R. 1480. A bill to ensure ac- ferred to the Committee of the Whole House calendar, as follows: cess to certain information for financial on the state of the Union. [Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 173 the services industry regulators, and for other DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE following reports were filed on April 6, 2015] purposes (Rept. 114–62). Referred to the Com- [The following action occurred on April 6, 2015] mittee of the Whole House on the state of Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the the Union. Ways and Means. H.R. 622. A bill to amend Mr. NUNES: Permanent Select Committee Committee on Oversight and Govern- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make on Intelligence. H.R. 1560. A bill to improve ment Reform discharged from further permanent the deduction of State and local cybersecurity in the United States through consideration. H.R. 1265 referred to the general sales taxes; with an amendment enhanced sharing of information about cy- Committee of the Whole House on the (Rept. 114–51). Referred to the Committee of bersecurity threats, and for other purposes; state of the Union. the Whole House on the state of the Union. with an amendment (Rept. 114–63). Referred f Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on to the Committee of the Whole House on the Ways and Means. H.R. 1105. A bill to amend state of the Union. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on the estate and generation-skipping transfer Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Ways and Means. H.R. 1104. A bill to amend bills and resolutions of the following taxes, and for other purposes; with an the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide amendment (Rept. 114–52). Referred to the a deduction from the gift tax for gifts made titles were introduced and severally re- Committee of the Whole House on the state to certain exempt organizations; with an ferred, as follows: of the Union. amendment (Rept. 114–64). Referred to the By Mr. MCCAUL (for himself and Mr. Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- Committee of the Whole House on the state RATCLIFFE): cial Services. H.R. 650. A bill to amend the of the Union. H.R. 1731. A bill to amend the Homeland Truth in Lending Act to modify the defini- Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-direc- tions of a mortgage originator and a high- House Resolution 189. A resolution providing tional sharing of information related to cy- cost mortgage (Rept. 114–53). Referred to the for consideration of the bill (H.R. 650) to bersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and Committee of the Whole House on the state amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify civil liberties protections, and for other pur- of the Union. the definitions of a mortgage originator and poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- a high-cost mortgage, providing for consider- rity. cial Services. H.R. 685. A bill to amend the ation of the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the By Mr. SHUSTER (for himself, Mr. Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the GIBBS, Mr. CONAWAY, Mrs. MILLER of definitions provided for points and fees in definitions provided for point and fees in Michigan, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. SMITH connection with a mortgage transaction connection with a mortgage transaction, and of Texas, Mr. UPTON, Mr. YOUNG of (Rept. 114–54). Referred to the Committee of providing for the adoption of the concurrent Alaska, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. the Whole House on the state of the Union. resolution (Senate Concurrent Resolution 11) CRAWFORD, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- setting forth the congressional budget for DENHAM, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. cial Services. H.R. 1195. A bill to amend the the United States Government for fiscal year MEADOWS, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illi- Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budg- nois, Mr. WOODALL, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. to establish advisory boards, and for other etary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 KATKO, Mr. BABIN, Mr. HARDY, Mrs. purposes (Rept. 114–55). Referred to the Com- (Rept. 114–65). MIMI WALTERS of California, Mr. mittee of the Whole House on the state of Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on ROUZER, Mr. GOSAR, Mrs. HARTZLER, the Union. Ways and Means. H.R. 709. A bill to provide Mr. LABRADOR, and Mrs. WALORSKI): Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- for the termination of employment of em- H.R. 1732. A bill to preserve existing rights cial Services. H.R. 1265. A bill to apply the ployees of the Internal Revenue Service who and responsibilities with respect to waters of requirements of the Federal Advisory Com- take certain official actions for political pur- the United States, and for other purposes; to mittee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Fi- poses; with an amendment (Rept. 114–66). Re- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- nancial Protection (Rept. 114–56, Pt. 1). Re- ferred to the Committee of the Whole House structure. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. By Mr. NADLER (for himself, Mrs. on the state of the Union. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on BLACKBURN, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- Ways and Means. H.R. 1314. A bill to amend DEUTCH): cial Services. H.R. 1529. A bill to amend the the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide H.R. 1733. A bill to amend title 17, United Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Set- for a right to an administrative appeal relat- States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of tlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the ing to adverse determinations of tax-exempt sound recordings, and for other purposes; to requirements for community financial insti- status of certain organizations; with an the Committee on the Judiciary. tutions with respect to certain rules relating amendment (Rept. 114–67). Referred to the By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Mr. to mortgage loans, and for other purposes Committee of the Whole House on the state CRAMER, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. MURPHY of (Rept. 114–57). Referred to the Committee of of the Union. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on Pennsylvania, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Ways and Means. H.R. 1026. A bill to amend Illinois, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. [Submitted April 13, 2015] the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. HARPER, Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- the release of information regarding the sta- Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. BARR, cial Services. H.R. 299. A bill to amend the tus of certain investigations; with an amend- Mr. OLSON, Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- Federal Home Loan Bank Act to authorize ment (Rept. 114–68). Referred to the Com- vania, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. THOMPSON of privately insured credit unions to become mittee of the Whole House on the state of Mississippi, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. members of a Federal home loan bank, and the Union. BARLETTA, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas,

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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. JENKINS State, tribal, and local law enforcement By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania (for of West Virginia, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. agencies in the rapid recovery of missing in- himself, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. POSEY, Mr. LONG, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. dividuals; to the Committee on the Judici- MOONEY of West Virginia, Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia): ary. HUELSKAMP, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. ROE of H.R. 1734. A bill to amend subtitle D of the By Ms. CLARKE of New York: Tennessee, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michi- Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recov- H.R. 1743. A bill to award posthumously a gan, Mr. BABIN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. ery and beneficial use of coal combustion re- Congressional Gold Medal to Harriet Tub- PITTS, Mr. JONES, Mr. THOMPSON of siduals and establish requirements for the man, in recognition of her contributions and Pennsylvania, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. proper management and disposal of coal lifelong commitment in the fight for freedom HARRIS, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. HARPER, combustion residuals that are protective of of enslaved men, women, and children in the Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. human health and the environment; to the United States; to the Committee on Finan- GIBBS, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. Committee on Energy and Commerce. cial Services. KING of Iowa, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. JOHN- By Mr. THORNBERRY (for himself and By Mr. CUELLAR: SON of Ohio, Mr. JOLLY, Mr. MESSER, H.R. 1744. A bill to designate the Federal Mr. SMITH of Washington): Mr. MCCAUL, and Mrs. BLACK): H.R. 1735. A bill to authorize appropria- building and United States courthouse lo- H.R. 1752. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tions for fiscal year 2016 for military activi- cated at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, enue Code of 1986 to make members of health ties of the Department of Defense and for Texas, as the ‘‘George P. Kazen Federal care sharing ministries eligible to establish military construction, to prescribe military Building and United States Courthouse‘‘, and health savings accounts; to the Committee to designate the jury room in that Federal personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and on Ways and Means. building and United States courthouse as the for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. LANGEVIN: Armed Services. ‘‘Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room‘‘; to the H.R. 1753. A bill to establish a National Of- Committee on Transportation and Infra- By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska (for him- fice for Cyberspace, and for other purposes; structure. self, Mr. BUCK, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. VAN Illinois, and Mrs. NOEM): ment Reform. H.R. 1736. A bill to amend the Clean Air HOLLEN, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. MCCOLLUM, By Mr. MILLER of Florida: Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. H.R. 1754. A bill to amend title 49, United the Reid vapor pressure limitations under GRIJALVA, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- States Code, to direct the Assistant Sec- such Act; to the Committee on Energy and ´ fornia, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. LEE, and retary of Homeland Security (Transpor- Commerce. Mrs. LAWRENCE): tation Security Administration) to transfer By Mr. GUINTA (for himself, Mr. PERL- H.R. 1745. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- unclaimed money recovered at airport secu- MUTTER, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. DAVID enue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against rity checkpoints to nonprofit organizations SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. tax for surrendering to authorities certain that provide places of rest and recuperation SHERMAN, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. KILDEE, assault weapons; to the Committee on Ways at airports for members of the Armed Forces and Mrs. BEATTY): and Means. H.R. 1737. A bill to nullify certain guidance By Mr. KING of Iowa: and their families, and for other purposes; to of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- H.R. 1746. A bill to amend the National the Committee on Homeland Security. tion and to provide requirements for guid- Labor Relations Act to protect employer By Mr. MILLER of Florida: H.R. 1755. A bill to amend title 36, United ance issued by the Bureau with respect to in- rights; to the Committee on Education and States Code, to make certain improvements direct auto lending; to the Committee on Fi- the Workforce. in the congressional charter of the Disabled nancial Services. By Mr. DEUTCH: American Veterans; to the Committee on the By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1747. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Judiciary. MCCAUL, and Mrs. BROOKS of Indi- enue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to indi- By Ms. MOORE (for herself and Ms. ana): viduals for legal expenses paid with respect H.R. 1738. A bill to amend the Homeland to establishing guardianship of a disabled in- SCHAKOWSKY): H.R. 1756. A bill to amend title II of the So- Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary dividual; to the Committee on Ways and of Homeland Security to modernize and im- Means. cial Security Act to make various reforms to plement the national integrated public alert By Mr. DIAZ-BALART (for himself, Social Security, and for other purposes; to and warning system to disseminate home- Mr. SIRES, and Mr. GIBSON): the Committee on Ways and Means. land security information and other informa- H.R. 1748. A bill to amend the Robert T. By Mr. NADLER: H.R. 1757. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- enue Code of 1986 to provide an increasingly mittee on Homeland Security, and in addi- sistance Act to enhance existing programs tion to the Committee on Transportation providing mitigation assistance by encour- larger earned income credit for families with and Infrastructure, for a period to be subse- aging States to adopt and actively enforce more than 3 children; to the Committee on quently determined by the Speaker, in each State building codes, and for other purposes; Ways and Means. case for consideration of such provisions as to the Committee on Transportation and In- By Mr. NADLER (for himself, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee frastructure. ISRAEL, and Mrs. LOWEY): H.R. 1758. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- concerned. By Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Ms. enue Code of 1986 to provide for adjustments By Mrs. BLACK (for herself, Mr. POE of BASS, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mrs. CAPPS, in the individual income tax rates to reflect Texas, Mr. FINCHER, Mr. DUNCAN of Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. regional differences in the cost-of-living; to Tennessee, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mrs. CONNOLLY, Mrs. DAVIS of California, the Committee on Ways and Means. BLACKBURN, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. By Mr. RATCLIFFE (for himself, Mr. Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. HUELSKAMP, GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. HONDA, Mr. HUFFMAN, HOLDING, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. and Mr. SESSIONS): Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. KING H.R. 1739. A bill to prohibit the Federal of New York, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. LEE, FORBES, Mr. MARINO, Mr. FRANKS of Government from requiring race or ethnicity Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. Arizona, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. ZINKE): H.R. 1759. A bill to amend title 5, united to be disclosed in connection with the trans- LOWENTHAL, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. fer of a firearm; to the Committee on the Ju- MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. States Code, to provide for the publication, diciary. NADLER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. FARR, Mr. by the Office of Information and Regulatory By Mr. BLUM: PIERLUISI, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. SCHA- Affairs, of information relating to H.R. 1740. A bill to amend title 18, United KOWSKY, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. rulemakings, and for other purposes; to the States Code, to prohibit former Members of TAKANO, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. VAN HOL- Committee on Oversight and Government Congress from lobbying Members, officers, or LEN, Mr. WELCH, and Ms. CLARKE of Reform, and in addition to the Committee on employees of Congress; to the Committee on New York): the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- the Judiciary. H.R. 1749. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. BUCSHON (for himself and Mr. enue Code of 1986 to reduce tobacco smug- case for consideration of such provisions as DAVID SCOTT of Georgia): gling, and for other purposes; to the Com- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 1741. A bill to ensure that patients re- mittee on Ways and Means. concerned. ceive accurate health care information by By Mr. FOSTER (for himself, Mr. By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. MURPHY prohibiting misleading and deceptive adver- QUIGLEY, and Mr. DOGGETT): of Florida, Mr. BERA, Mr. COFFMAN, tising or representation in the provision of H.R. 1750. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of health care services, and to require the iden- enue Code of 1986 to establish a program to Illinois, Mr. PETERS, Mr. COOPER, tification of the license of health care profes- populate downloadable tax forms with tax- Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. RIBBLE, Ms. JEN- sionals, and for other purposes; to the Com- payer return information; to the Committee KINS of Kansas, and Mr. JOYCE): mittee on Energy and Commerce. on Ways and Means. H.R. 1760. A bill to promote strategic By Mr. CHABOT (for himself, Mr. By Mr. HONDA: sourcing principles within the Federal Gov- DEUTCH, and Ms. FRANKEL of Flor- H.R. 1751. A bill to amend part A of title II ernment; to the Committee on Oversight and ida): of the Elementary and Secondary Education Government Reform. H.R. 1742. A bill to authorize the Attorney Act of 1965, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. TONKO (for himself and Mr. General to provide a grant to assist Federal, Committee on Education and the Workforce. KELLY of Pennsylvania):

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By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska: BONAMICI, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. By Mr. LANCE: H.R. 1736. DEFAZIO): H. Res. 195. A resolution expressing the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1762. A bill to name the Department of sense of the House of Representatives about lation pursuant to the following: Veterans Affairs community-based out- a national strategy for the Internet of Article 1, Section 8 of the United States patient clinic in The Dalles, Oregon, as the Things to promote economic growth and con- Constitution, specifically Clause 3 (related ‘‘Loren R. Kaufman Memorial Veterans’ sumer empowerment; to the Committee on to regulation of commerce among the sev- Clinic’’; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Energy and Commerce. eral states). fairs. By Mr. SCHWEIKERT (for himself and By Mr. GUINTA: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Mr. HASTINGS): H.R. 1737. H.R. 1763. A bill to provide for the min- H. Res. 196. A resolution condemning the Congress has the power to enact this legis- imum size of crews of freight trains, and for recent terrorist attacks in Tunis that re- lation pursuant to the following: other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- sulted in the tragic loss of 21 innocent lives; Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: portation and Infrastructure. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Congress shall have Power. . . . To By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia (for him- By Mr. WALKER: make Laws which shall be necessary and self, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. H. Res. 197. A resolution expressing support proper for carrying into Execution the fore- WESTMORELAND, Mr. LATTA, Mr. for designation of April as ‘‘Organ Donation going Powers, and all other Powers vested by GROTHMAN, Mr. POSEY, Mr. ALLEN, Awareness/Donate Life Month‘‘; to the Com- this Constitution in the Government of the Mr. ZINKE, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. SAM mittee on Oversight and Government Re- United States, or in any Department or Offi- JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. ROSS, Mr. CAR- form. cer thereof. TER of Georgia, Mr. BUCHANAN, and By Mr. YOHO: By Mr. BILIRAKIS: Mr. POE of Texas): H. Res. 198. A resolution to establish stand- H.R. 1738. H.J. Res. 42. A joint resolution dis- ards defining impeachable ‘‘high crimes and Congress has the power to enact this legis- approving the rule submitted by the Federal lation pursuant to the following: Communications Commission relating to the misdemeanors‘‘ within the meaning of Arti- cle II, section 4 as applied to the President of Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress matter of protecting and promoting the open shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, Internet; to the Committee on Energy and the United States; to the Committee on the Duties, Imposts, and Excises, to pay the Commerce. Judiciary. Debts and provide for the common Defense By Mrs. BLACK (for herself, Mr. MEAD- f and general Welfare of the United States; but OWS, and Mr. FLORES): H.J. Res. 43. A joint resolution dis- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY all Duties, Imposts, and Excises shall be uni- approving the action of the District of Co- STATEMENT form throughout the United States. lumbia Council in approving the Reproduc- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the gress shall have Power to make all Laws tive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Rules of the House of Representatives, the Act of 2014; to the Committee on Oversight which shall be necessary and proper for car- following statements are submitted regard- rying into Execution the forgoing Powers, and Government Reform. ing the specific powers granted to Congress By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- in the Constitution to enact the accom- tion in the Government of the United States, H. Con. Res. 34. Concurrent resolution au- panying bill or joint resolution. thorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in or in any Department or Officer thereof. the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to By Mr. MCCAUL: By Mrs. BLACK: present the Congressional Gold Medal to the H.R. 1731. H.R. 1739. American Fighter Aces; to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- House Administration; considered and agreed lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: to. Article I, Section 8, Clause-To make all Article I, Section 8, Clause 6 By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois: Laws which shall be necessary and proper for The Congress shall have Power . . . To H. Res. 190. A resolution expressing support carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- make all Laws which shall be necessary and for the designation of the fourth week in ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- proper for carrying into Execution the fore- April as Every Kid Healthy Week; to the stitution in the Government of the United going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Committee on Energy and Commerce. States, or in any Department or Officer this Constitution in the Government of the By Ms. DELAURO (for herself and Mr. thereof. United States or in any Department or Offi- COURTNEY): By Mr. SHUSTER: cer thereof H. Res. 191. A resolution expressing support H.R. 1732. By Mr. BLUM: for the designation of April 10, 2015, as ‘‘Ven- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1740. ture Smith’s Freedom Day’’; to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Article I, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: form. Constitution, specifically Clause 3 (related Article I, Section 5, Clause 2; By Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. to regulation of Commerce among the sev- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. MEEHAN, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, eral States). By Mr. BUCSHON: Mr. VALADAO, Ms. LEE, Mr. HONDA, By Mr. NADLER: H.R. 1741. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. H.R. 1733. Congress has the power to enact this legis- LAMALFA, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: The Congress SPEIER, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. BERA, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United shall have power to regulate Commerce with and Mr. SWALWELL of California): States Constitution; Article 1, Section 8, foreign Nations, and among the several H. Res. 192. A resolution honoring the Sikh Clause 8 of the United States Constitution; States, and with the Indian tribes.’’ American community’s celebration of and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the By Mr. CHABOT: Vaisakhi; to the Committee on Oversight United States Constitution. H.R. 1742. and Government Reform. By Mr. MCKINLEY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GRAVES of Missouri (for him- H.R. 1734. lation pursuant to the following: self, Mr. LAMBORN, and Mr. COFF- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 MAN): lation pursuant to the following: The Congress shall have Power to lay and H. Res. 193. A resolution recognizing the According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, National Museum of World War II Aviation of the Constitution: The Congress shall have to pay the Debts and provide for the common in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America’s power to enact this legislation to regulate Defence and general Welfare of the United National World War II Aviation Museum; to commerce with foreign nations, and among States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises the Committee on Armed Services. the several states, and with the Indian shall be uniform throughout the United By Mr. KILDEE (for himself, Mr. CON- tribes. States. YERS, Mr. LEVIN, Mrs. LAWRENCE, By Mr. THORNBERRY: By Ms. CLARKE of New York: Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. JOYCE, Mrs. MIL- H.R. 1735. H.R. 1743. LER of Michigan, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- HIGGINS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. FUDGE, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Mr. DOLD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. The constitutional authority on which this the power granted to Congress under Arti- DUCKWORTH, and Mr. DUFFY): bill rests is the power of Congress ‘‘to pro- cle I of the United States Constitution and

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Article 1, Section 8 Miles square) as may, by Cession of par- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. NADLER: ticular States, and the Acceptance of Con- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1757. gress, become the Seat of Government of the THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States, and to exercise like Authority ARTICLE I, SECTION 8: POWERS OF lation pursuant to the following: over all Places purchased by the Consent of CONGRESS Clause 1 Section 8 and Clause 18 Section 8 the Legislature of the State in which the CLAUSE 18 of Article I and the 16th Amendment to the same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, The Congress shall have power . . . To U.S. Constitution. Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other make all laws which shall be necessary and By Mr. NADLER: needful Buildings. proper for carrying into execution the fore- H.R. 1758. f going powers, and all other powers vested by Congress has the power to enact this legis- this Constitution in the government of the lation pursuant to the following: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS United States, or in any department or offi- Clause 1 of Section 8 and Clause 18 of Sec- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors cer thereof. tion 8 of Article I of the U.S. Constitution were added to public bills and resolu- By Ms. DELAURO: By Mr. RATCLIFFE: H.R. 1745. H.R. 1759. tions, as follows: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 9: Mr. PEARCE. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 27: Mr. BRADY of Texas. Article I, Section 8, Clause I of the United Article I, Section 1 of the United States H.R. 76: Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. GRIJALVA, States Constitution Constitution, in that the legislation con- Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. BISHOP By Mr. KING of Iowa: cerns the exercise of legislative powers gen- of Georgia. H.R. 1746. erally granted to Congress by that section, H.R. 91: Mr. STEWART, Mr. POCAN, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- including the exercise of those powers when SLAUGHTER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. KEATING, lation pursuant to the following: delegated by Congress to the Executive; Ar- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Ms. NOR- This legislation contains a clarification ticle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- TON, Mr. RUSH, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. that is intended to limit the scope of an ex- stitution, in that the legislation concerns LOWENTHAL, and Mr. HECK of Washington. isting statute. As such, this bill makes spe- the exercise of specific legislative powers H.R. 114: Mr. MESSER. cific changes to existing law in a manner granted to Congress by that section, includ- H.R. 118: Mr. LAMBORN and Mr. HUIZENGA of that returns power to the States and to the ing the exercise of those powers when dele- Michigan. People, in accordance with Amendment X of gated by Congress to the Executive; and, Ar- H.R. 140: Mr. POSEY. the United States Constitution. ticle I, Section 8, clause 18 of the United H.R. 167: Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. GIBSON, and By Mr. DEUTCH: States Constitution, in that the legislation Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H.R. 1747. exercises legislative power granted to Con- H.R. 169: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- gress by that clause ‘‘to make all Laws GUINTA. lation pursuant to the following: which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 199: Ms. WILSON of Florida. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, H.R. 209: Mr. AMODEI, Mr. Emmer of Min- Constitution. and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- nesota, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. GRAY- By Mr. DIAZ-BALART: tion in the Government of the United States, SON, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- H.R. 1748. or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ fornia, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. POCAN, Mr. RYAN of Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. REED: Ohio, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1760. NEUGEBAUER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 210: Mr. HILL and Mr. POLIQUIN. By Mr. DOGGETT: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 223: Mr. HANNA and Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 1749. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 228: Mr. SIRES. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. TONKO: H.R. 232: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1761. BEYER, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- FARR, Mr. MOULTON, and Mr. POLIQUIN. stitution of the United States. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 244: Mr. BLUM. By Mr. FOSTER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 249: Mr. BYRNE, Mr. KIND, Mr. POLIS, H.R. 1750. The Congress shall have power to lay and Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, MURPHY of Florida, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common GALLEGO, and Mr. TAKAI. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 264: Mr. SIRES. By Mr. HONDA: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 266: Mr. CARTER of Texas. H.R. 1751. shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 267: Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- States. POCAN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. PETERS, Mr. CAPU- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. WALDEN: ANO, Mr. COOPER, Mr. FARR, Mr. GIBSON, and section 8 of article I of the Constitution H.R. 1762. Mr. KENNEDY. By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 270: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. H.R. 1752. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 282: Mr. COLLINS of New York and Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 12 (relating to MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. lation pursuant to the following: the power of Congress to raise and support H.R. 288: Mr. AMODEI. The constitutional authority on which this an army) H.R. 292: Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. bill rests is the power of Congress as stated By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: STIVERS, Mr. PETERS, Mr. DUNCAN of Ten- in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 1763. nessee, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. YODER, Mr. MCCAUL, tion. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. JONES, Mr. TED LIEU of California, and By Mr. LANGEVIN: lation pursuant to the following: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 1753. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 303: Mr. WALZ, Mr. LATTA, Mr. LOBI- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress shall have Power to regulate ONDO, Mr. STEWART, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MIL- lation pursuant to the following: Commerce with foreign Nations, and among LER of Florida, Mr. VELA, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the the several States, and with the Indian ZINKE, and Mr. TURNER. Constitution Tribes. H.R. 306: Mr. RUSH, Ms. NORTON, Ms. By Mr. MILLER of Florida: By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, H.R. 1754. H.J. Res. 42. Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. RANGEL. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 317: Ms. MENG, Ms. DELAURO, and Mr. Article I, Section 8 of the United States Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: Congress BRADY of Pennsylvania. Constitution shall have the Power . . . ‘‘to regulate Com- H.R. 321: Mr. MASSIE. By Mr. MILLER of Florida: merce with foreign Nations, and among the H.R. 333: Mr. SMITH of Missouri and Mr. H.R. 1755. several States, and with the Indian tribes.’’ VELA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. BLACK: H.R. 346: Mr. RICHMOND. lation pursuant to the following: H.J. Res. 43. H.R. 353: Mr. COLE. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 358: Mr. MURPHY of Florida and Mrs. Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: LAWRENCE.

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H.R. 379: Mr. WALDEN. H.R. 784: Ms. GABBARD, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. WALZ, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. ESTY, and Mr. H.R. 381: Mr. CONYERS. Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. DEUTCH, and Miss RICE of TIBERI. H.R. 393: Ms. SLAUGHTER. New York. H.R. 987: Mr. TROTT. H.R. 400: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 793: Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 989: Mr. MCCLINTOCK and Mr. NOLAN. H.R. 426: Mr. HUELSKAMP. CRAWFORD, Mr. SARBANES, Mrs. COMSTOCK, H.R. 990: Mr. COOK, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and H.R. 430: Mrs. BUSTOS. and Mr. KILDEE. Mrs. COMSTOCK. H.R. 448: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 800: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. H.R. 997: Mr. ZINKE, Mr. ALLEN, and Mr. Georgia, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mrs. LAWRENCE, H.R. 802: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. HARPER, Mr. LATTA. Ms. ESHOO, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. NOLAN, Mr. NUGENT, and Mr. POCAN. H.R. 999: Mr. GOSAR, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. H.R. 465: Mr. UPTON and Mr. CARTER of H.R. 812: Ms. DELBENE. NEWHOUSE, and Mr. WESTMORELAND. Georgia. H.R. 815: Mr. GUINTA, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. H.R. 1002: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 473: Mr. TROTT. HUNTER, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. HANNA, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. KAP- H.R. 509: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Mr. BRENDAN ROKITA, Mr. FLORES, and Mr. RENACCI. TUR, Mr. KEATING, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRIS- F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 818: Mr. SIMPSON and Mrs. KIRK- HAM of New Mexico, Mr. MESSER, Ms. MOORE, H.R. 511: Mr. RIBBLE and Mr. MOONEY of PATRICK. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. West Virginia. H.R. 822: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. TAKANO, Mr. UPTON, Ms. WILSON of Florida, H.R. 512: Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. Mr. MURPHY of Florida, and Mr. CURBELO of ELLMERS of North Carolina, and Mr. PAS- FARENTHOLD, Mrs. BLACK, and Mrs. BEATTY. Florida. CRELL. H.R. 823: Mr. HIGGINS and Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 1013: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 513: Mr. RUIZ. H.R. 825: Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. LIPIN- H.R. 1019: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. H.R. 525: Mr. PERLMUTTER. SKI, Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. LANCE. REICHERT, Mrs. LAWRENCE, and Mr. MESSER. H.R. 531: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Mr. TED LIEU H.R. 842: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. H.R. 1034: Mr. PERRY. of California. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H.R. 1046: Mr. SARBANES. H.R. 533: Mr. NOLAN. sylvania, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 1053: Mr. SHERMAN and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 540: Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. California. H.R. 1058: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. JORDAN, and Mr. NEWHOUSE. H.R. 846: Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. H.R. 1059: Mr. CARTER of Texas and Mr. MITH H.R. 546: Mr. S of Washington, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. CUMMINGS, POLIQUIN. YNCH LORES HOMPSON L , Mr. F , Mr. T of Mis- Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. H.R. 1062: Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. TIBERI, Ms. EE sissippi, and Ms. L . LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. ESTY, Mr. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 556: Mr. GRIJALVA. TONKO, Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. RUSH. BOST, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 563: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 849: Mr. YOHO. BUCSHON, Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. H.R. 571: Mr. TROTT and Mr. STEWART. H.R. 850: Ms. ESTY. UPTON, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 572: Ms. MCSALLY. H.R. 855: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. RICHMOND. BARR, and Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 577: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. H.R. 863: Mr. WOMACK, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 1073: Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. KLINE, Mr. H.R. 588: Mr. TIPTON, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. Ohio, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michi- STEWART, and Mr. PITTENGER. KELLY of Pennsylvania. gan, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. ROUZER, and Mr. H.R. 1076: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 592: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. POLIQUIN. H.R. 1086: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, HANNA, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. KIL- H.R. 864: Mr. TED LIEU of California and Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. UPTON, MER, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Ms. JACKSON Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. DELANEY, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. HEN- LEE, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Mrs. BLACK- H.R. 868: Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. JOHN- SARLING, and Mr. TIBERI. BURN, Mr. GOODLATTE, Ms. SPEIER, and Ms. SON of Georgia, Mrs. LAWRENCE, and Mr. H.R. 1095: Mr. BEYER. JUDY CHU of California. MESSER. H.R. 1096: Mr. DELANEY, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 594: Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. GUINTA, Mr. H.R. 879: Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. DUNCAN of Georgia, Mr. STEWART, Mr. KELLY of Penn- KING of Iowa, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. MASSIE, and Tennessee, Mr. JONES, and Mr. WESTERMAN. sylvania, Mrs. WAGNER, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. Mrs. BLACK. H.R. 880: Ms. SINEMA. KEATING, and Mr. BARR. H.R. 595: Mrs. LAWRENCE. H.R. 881: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 1100: Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 597: Mr. RIGELL. H.R. 891: Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. SES- H.R. 1101: Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. H.R. 602: Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. HARPER, and SIONS, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. GENE GREEN of BLUMENAUER, Mr. BENISHEK, and Mrs. Mr. CONAWAY. Texas, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. VELA, Mr. HINO- WALORSKI. H.R. 606: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. THOMPSON of JOSA, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 1104: Mr. REED. California, and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Texas, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, H.R. 1111: Ms. HAHN, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. H.R. 608: Ms. WILSON of Florida. ONAWAY ULBERSON JUDY CHU of California, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H.R. 610: Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. C , and Mr. C . and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 612: Mr. HILL. H.R. 906: Mr. WOMACK. APUANO H.R. 613: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. H.R. 909: Mr. HANNA. H.R. 1112: Mr. C . H.R. 1125: Mr. WITTMAN and Mr. MESSER. MOULTON, and Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 911: Mr. KEATING, Mr. MOULTON, and H.R. 1126: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 619: Mr. JOLLY, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. TED Mrs. LAWRENCE. H.R. 1130: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. HIGGINS, and LIEU of California, Mr. YARMUTH, and Miss H.R. 913: Mr. MCGOVERN. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. RICE of New York. H.R. 918: Mr. PALAZZO. ARR OGGETT H.R. 624: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. GRAYSON, H.R. 920: Mr. COHEN and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 1131: Mr. F and Mr. D . H.R. 1133: Mr. AMODEI. Mr. COHEN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. EMMER of H.R. 921: Mr. TED LIEU of California and H.R. 1135: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Minnesota, Mr. MARINO, and Mr. KLINE. Mr. PAULSEN. MODEI OWENTHAL H.R. 662: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 923: Mr. BOST, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, H.R. 1142: Mr. A , Mr. L , Mr. ILMER PTON RADY RIBBLE, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. K , Mr. U , and Mr. B of Penn- Mr. GOODLATTE, and Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 927: Ms. MATSUI. sylvania. H.R. 672: Mr. STEWART. H.R. 928: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan, Mr. H.R. 1143: Mr. COLLINS of New York and Mr. H.R. 675: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. PEARCE. WESTERMAN, Mr. DOLD, Mr. FORTENBERRY, KILDEE. H.R. 696: Mr. GUTHRIE and Mr. CARTER of Mrs. COMSTOCK, and Mr. BLUM. H.R. 1149: Mr. BARLETTA. Georgia. H.R. 932: Ms. GABBARD, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. H.R. 1150: Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. PITTS, H.R. 699: Ms. MCSALLY, Ms. ROYBAL- PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. WOODALL, ALLARD, Mr. KATKO, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mrs. H.R. 935: Mr. COSTA, Ms. LOFGREN and Ms. Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- LAWRENCE, and Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia. JUDY CHU of California. lina, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, H.R. 702: Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 963: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SMITH of Wash- Mr. BURGESS, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. FORBES, Mr. H.R. 709: Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. HUELSKAMP, ington, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. Mr. BURGESS, and Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 969: Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. SHER- FORTENBERRY, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. KING H.R. 721: Mr. ALLEN, Mr. SMITH of New Jer- MAN, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. RIGELL, Mr. of Iowa, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. COLE, sey, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. RYAN of FARR, Mr. HILL, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. Ohio, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Ms. GRAHAM, Mrs. H.R. 970: Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. MESSER, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. GROTHMAN, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. THOMPSON of NAPOLITANO, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. STEWART, Mr. WILSON of Florida, Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of Pennsylvania, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, FLORES, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. California, and Mr. BARR. Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. ESTY, H.R. 742: Mr. SCHIFF and Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. RANGEL, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. DUNCAN of H.R. 765: Mr. PAULSEN. H.R. 971: Mr. HASTINGS and Mr. RODNEY South Carolina, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. JOYCE, H.R. 774: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mrs. NAPOLI- DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. WALKER, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. THOMPSON of TANO, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Mrs. H.R. 973: Mr. KILMER, Mr. MICHAEL F. Pennsylvania, Mr. BOST, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. RADEWAGEN, Mr. KEATING, Mr. JOLLY, and DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. WILLIAMS. O’ROURKE, and Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. YOHO, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. ROE of Ten- H.R. 775: Mr. DELANEY, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. H.R. 985: Mr. KING of Iowa, Mrs. BLACK- nessee, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mrs. SHIMKUS, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. FARR, and Mr. CHABOT. BURN, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, MCKINLEY, Mr. BARTON, Mr. TURNER, Mr.

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MULVANEY, Mr. ROSS, Mr. BARR, Mr. CARTER H.R. 1400: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 1640: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. of Georgia, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. MICA, and Mr. H.R. 1401: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. MULVANEY, H.R. 1650: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania and MESSER. Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. HANNA, Mr. WALZ, Mr. Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 1159: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. RUSH, Mr. FARR, Mr. HONDA, Mr. WEBSTER of H.R. 1652: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. POMPEO, and Mr. LEVIN. Florida, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. TAKAI. POLIQUIN. H.R. 1170: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. KIND, and Mr. H.R. 1404: Mr. BEYER, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. H.R. 1654: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- ELLISON. WALZ, Ms. LEE, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. fornia, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. COLLINS H.R. 1172: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, H.R. 1411: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. of Georgia, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, and Mr. GUINTA, and Mr. UPTON. MCGOVERN. Ms. GRANGER. H.R. 1174: Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. GALLEGO, H.R. 1416: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 1655: Mr. LEVIN and Mr. CONYERS. Mr. VARGAS, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. H.R. 1420: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 1658: Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. GOHMERT, BUCK, Mr. BYRNE, and Mr. MESSER. H.R. 1427: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. HECK of Ne- and Mr. GOWDY. H.R. 1178: Mr. TED LIEU of California and vada, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. JOLLY, Mr. RANGEL, H.R. 1661: Mr. SIRES. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- H.R. 1662: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 1187: Miss RICE of New York. vania, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. TONKO, Mr. H.R. 1665: Mr. ASHFORD. DEFAZIO, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and H.R. 1188: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 1666: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. HANNA, Mr. Mr. QUIGLEY. fornia, Mr. COOK, Mr. DENHAM, Mr. NOLAN, CARTWRIGHT, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. TIP- H.R. 1434: Mrs. BEATTY, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. and Mr. MCCLINTOCK. TON, Mr. ROSS, and Mr. WELCH. DELBENE, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and H.R. 1192: Mr. BARR, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. H.R. 1671: Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. ROE of Ten- Mr. HASTINGS. KUSTER, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. FOR- nessee, and Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 1439: Mr. GRAYSON, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, TENBERRY, and Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 1674: Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. NORTON, Ms. and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 1206: Mr. POLIQUIN. MENG, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. H.R. 1459: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 1210: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. KEATING, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Ms. H.R. 1460: Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. H.R. 1215: Mr. AMODEI. DELAURO, Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. ELLISON. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. BEYER, and Mr. H.R. 1218: Mr. ROHRABACHER and Mr. PAS- H.R. 1677. Mr. HARRIS, Ms. MENG, Mr. KILMER. CRELL. MESSER, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. POCAN, and H.R. 1462: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 1221: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. BLU- H.R. 1682: Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. TONKO, and Mr. CARTWRIGHT. MENAUER, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 1684: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Ohio, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 1464: Ms. JUDY CHU of California and H.R. 1689: Mr. WESTERMAN. H.R. 1222: Mr. ZINKE. Mr. O’ROURKE. H.R. 1706: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HONDA, Ms. H.R. 1232: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 1470: Mr. BORDALLO. PINGREE, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. POCAN, and Mr. H.R. 1233: Mr. FINCHER, Mr. WILSON of H.R. 1475: Ms. COFFMAN and Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 1477: Ms. KAPTUR and Mr. ELLISON. South Carolina, Mr. BLUM, and Mr. ROSS. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 1713: Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 1234: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. H.R. 1479: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 1714: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, HULTGREN. H.R. 1482: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. Mr. MARINO, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. PERRY, Mr. H.R. 1247: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. DEFA- THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- SWALWELL of California, Mr. JOHNSON of fornia. ZIO, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, and Mr. KILMER. Ohio, and Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 1249: Mr. BYRNE, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- H.R. 1483: Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 1715: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. bama, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. WALDEN. H.R. 1490: Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 1718: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. H.R. 1258: Mr. O’ROURKE, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. H.R. 1501: Mr. FARR. H.R. 1719: Mr. DEFAZIO. TED LIEU of California, Mr. COSTELLO of H.R. 1505: Mr. COLLINS of New York. H.R. 1720: Mr. BURGESS. Pennsylvania, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. LOBI- H.R. 1517: Mrs. LAWRENCE. H.R. 1725: Mr. BURGESS. ONDO. H.R. 1522: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 1728: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 1267: Mr. GIBBS. H.R. 1523: Mr. BLUM. H.J. Res. 22: Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 1283: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 1528: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 1284: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. BEYER, and H.J. Res. 32: Mr. CARTER of Texas. H.R. 1538: Mr. HECK of Nevada, Mr. AMASH, H. Con. Res. 17: Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. AUSTIN Ms. GABBARD. Mr. BEYER, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 1287: Mr. HENSARLING and Mr. KELLY SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. GUINTA, and Mr. WITT- H.R. 1559: Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. LARSON of MAN. of Pennsylvania. Connecticut, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. PETERS, H. Con. Res. 19: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. H.R. 1289: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. HONDA, Ms. SPEIER, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. H. Con. Res. 28: Mr. POMPEO, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. LANGEVIN, THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. POLIS, Mr. Mrs. LOVE, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. ISRAEL, Mr. HANNA, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. Mr. ZINKE, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. BISHOP SPEIER, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. LEE, Mr. SEAN PAT- MCCOLLUM, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. HUFFMAN, and of Michigan, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. CARTER of RICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. FARR, Mr. Georgia. Mr. POCAN. HECK of Washington, Mrs. CAPPS, Mrs. COM- H. Con. Res. 33: Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 1300: Mr. AMODEI, Mr. CARTER of STOCK, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. H. Res. 12: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. GIBBS, Texas, and Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. GIBSON, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. TED Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. CLAY, Mrs. NOEM, Ms. GRA- H.R. 1302: Mr. LIPINSKI. LIEU of California, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. HAM, Mr. PERRY, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, H.R. 1306: Mrs. BEATTY. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. BROWNLEY of Miss RICE of New York, and Mr. VELA. H.R. 1309: Mrs. LOVE, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. California, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. H. Res. 15: Mr. CICILLINE. HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. MESSER. H. Res. 28: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mrs. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. POE of Texas, and H.R. 1565: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- BEATTY, Mr. BEYER, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. GRA- Mr. SMITH of Texas. sylvania. HAM, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. VELA. H.R. 1323: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. H.R. 1567: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. H. Res. 34: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 1336: Mr. ASHFORD and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1585: Mr. WITTMAN. H. Res. 50: Mr. POE of Texas. H.R. 1342: Ms. DELBENE, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. H.R. 1586: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Ms. ROS- H. Res. 62: Ms. HAHN. WITTMAN, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. SMITH of New Jer- LEHTINEN. sey, Mr. FORBES, Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. CARO- H.R. 1599: Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. PERRY, and H. Res. 102: Mr. MCGOVERN. LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SIMPSON. H. Res. 106: Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. DENT, Mr. H.R. 1602: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H. Res. 112: Mrs. BEATTY. TIPTON, Mrs. COMSTOCK, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 1604: Mrs. COMSTOCK and Mr. LANCE. H. Res. 126: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. CONYERS, and H.R. 1343: Mr. GIBBS, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. H.R. 1613: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. FORBES, Mr. HANNA, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, H.R. 1614: Mr. BARR, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, H. Res. 139: Mr. ROSKAM and Mr. FORBES. Mr. KING of New York, and Mr. ELLISON. Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, and Mr. H. Res. 141: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 1349: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri and Mr. PERRY. H. Res. 154: Mr. BRAT and Mrs. MILLER of ASHFORD. H.R. 1619: Mr. VISCLOSKY and Mr. WELCH. Michigan. H.R. 1354: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 1622: Mr. DELANEY, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. H. Res. 156: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 1358: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mrs. LAW- ESTY, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. RANGEL, and H. Res. 157: Mr. SIRES. RENCE Ms. SLAUGHTER. H. Res. 161: Mr. CONNOLLY and Mr. HAS- H.R. 1365: Mr. COOK, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. H.R. 1624: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. MEADOWS, TINGS. POMPEO, and Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. and Mr. SESSIONS. H. Res. 182: Ms. BORDELLO and Mr. HAS- H.R. 1369: Mr. YOHO, Mr. STEWART, Mr. H.R. 1628: Miss RICE of New York. TINGS. CRAMER, Mr. KEATING, and Mr. RIBBLE. H.R. 1635: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin and Mr. H. Res. 186: Ms. BONAMICI and Mr. DOLD. H.R. 1399: Mr. BOUSTANY and Mr. JOLLY. MULVANEY. H. Res. 188: Mr. MESSER.

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 No. 52 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was Today’s proof comes from a Gallup is time to stop trying to destroy the called to order by the President pro poll which finds that 9 out of 10 Ameri- law that has been helping millions and tempore (Mr. HATCH). cans report having health insurance. millions of Americans. f Here are a few excerpts from the As- f sociated Press article about this poll: PRAYER ‘‘. . . underlining a change across the LYNCH NOMINATION The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- nation, nearly 9 out of 10 adults now Mr. REID. Mr. President, let’s talk a fered the following prayer: say they have health insurance, ac- little bit about Loretta Lynch. We Let us pray. cording to an extensive survey released have now passed the first 100 days of Immortal, invisible, God only wise, today.’’ the Republican-controlled Senate. We in light inaccessible You are hidden The Gallup poll ‘‘found that the all remember the lofty promises made from our eyes. We are grateful that we share of adults who lack [health] insur- by the Republican leader and his party can turn to You throughout life’s sea- ance dropped to 11.9 percent for the when they assumed power. But we are sons, for You are the source of our hope first three months of this year, the still struggling to finish two issues for the years to come. lowest level since the survey began its that should have been resolved weeks Lord, in a world of change and decay, tracking in 2008.’’ ago. You remain the same yesterday, today, Coverage gains from 2014–2015 translate to The Democrats are ready to move and forever. Strengthen our lawmakers about 3.6 million fewer adults uninsured forward on the Lynch nomination and with Your Spirit and inspire them with since the fall. . . . ‘‘The Affordable Care Act the so-called doc fix. This doc fix, Your precepts. May they always place had three major objectives: increase cov- which we are going to talk about a lit- erage, slow the rate of increase in costs, and tle later, is so important not only for their confidence in You, for Your improve health’’. . . . ‘‘The first one is a steadfast love and faithfulness sustain clear win. Coverage is increasing; there is no the doctors but also for their patients. us. question about it.’’ Medicare is an important part of our Undergird America with a foundation ‘‘On balance, an estimated 14.75 mil- health care delivery system, and it of right living that exults a nation, as lion adults have gained coverage since benefits older Americans. You deliver us from the evils that the fall of 2013, when the law’s first This day marks the 157th day since bring national decline. Surround us all open enrollment season was about to President Obama first nominated Lo- with the shield of Your Divine favor. begin.’’ retta Lynch as Attorney General. For We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. The survey also found that ‘‘His- more than 5 months, Democrats have f panics saw the biggest coverage gains been ready to take up and confirm the of any ethnic or racial group. At a time nomination. Back in November of last PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE when Republicans are very keenly try- year, when Loretta Lynch was first The President pro tempore led the ing to court the Hispanic vote, a large nominated, the Republican leader said: Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: chunk of Hispanics are gaining insur- ‘‘Ms. Lynch will receive fair consider- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ance via the Affordable Care Act.’’ ation by the Senate. And her nomina- United States of America, and to the Repub- Recent gains in coverage have benefited tion should be considered in the new lic for which it stands, one nation under God, people up and down the income ladder. But Congress through regular order.’’ indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the most notable improvement has been I am not making this up. This is f among those making less than $36,000 a year, what the Republican leader said. I a group that traditionally struggled to get quoted him verbatim. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY and keep health insurance. Even though the Democrats were LEADER Here is a little short comment on ready to move the nomination before The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- this. When we have people who make the elections, some Republicans want- TON). The Democratic leader is recog- less than $36,000 getting insurance cov- ed a little more time to look at it. We nized. erage, it saves us money. They are not agreed to that. We based this upon f having to go through their primary what the Republican leader said—that care physician—which is an emergency Ms. Lynch would receive fair consider- OBAMACARE room—the highest cost of health care ation by the Senate. Mr. REID. Mr. President, this is an- delivery in the United States. So this Well, that hasn’t happened. January other day and another report high- is really good news for America. came and went, and Loretta Lynch’s lighting how ObamaCare is helping ObamaCare is working, and there is nomination never got a confirmation Americans. more and more evidence every day. It vote on the floor. Democrats were

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This con- again, Senate Democrats are ready and PRESIDENT RECEIVED DURING stant, seemingly unending, cycle has willing to confirm a new Attorney Gen- ADJOURNMENT only grown more tiresome as the years have gone by. eral, but the Republicans are not. On March 31, 2015, during the ad- Ms. Lynch has a spotless record. No That is why a little over 2 years ago journment of the Senate, a message a group of leaders from both the House one can question her integrity, her from the President of the United background, and there is no question and the Senate set out to fix this prob- States was received returning to the lem once and for all. I was part of this that she should not have to wait any Senate the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 8) longer. effort. I was joined on the Senate side providing for congressional disapproval by former Finance Committee Chair- under chapter 8 of title 5, United f man Max Baucus. Together, Senator States Code, of the rule submitted by Baucus and I worked with the leaders the National Labor Relations Board re- of the House Energy and Commerce SGR LEGISLATION lating to representation case proce- and Ways and Means Committees to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have dures. craft legislation that would repeal and spent a little bit of time talking about The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under replace SGR with an improved pay- the sustainable growth rate—the doc the previous order, the veto message to ment system that rewards quality, effi- fix—or the SGR. Before the Senate re- accompany S.J. Res. 8 is considered as ciency, and innovation. cessed for the Easter break, Repub- having been read, will be printed in the While many critics deemed our ef- licans were unable to agree on how to RECORD, and spread in full upon the forts a lost cause, we introduced our prevent the physician pay cut. Demo- Journal. bill in late 2013 and got it reported out crats were ready to proceed. The last The veto message ordered to be print- of the Finance Committee on a voice night we were here, we said: When we ed in the RECORD is as follows: vote. That same legislation formed the come back, we want to move this f basis of the SGR bill that passed over- House bill forward. We want three sim- whelmingly in the House with 392 votes MEMORANDUM OF DISAPPROVAL ple amendments. at the end of March. We still feel the same way. We are S.J. Res. 8 would overturn the Na- Now the bill is before the Senate. It willing not only to move forward on tional Labor Relations Board’s re- is my hope that we will act quickly to those amendments, but we will give a cently issued ‘‘representation case pro- pass this bipartisan, bicameral legisla- very short time agreement on each one cedures’’ rule and block modest but tion and send it to the President’s desk of them. overdue reforms to simplify and as soon as possible. The Republican leader said when bills streamline private sector union elec- This SGR bill is historic for a num- come to the floor, he wants to have tions. Accordingly, I am withholding ber of reasons. First of all, it dem- amendments. We don’t want to amend my approval of this resolution. (The onstrates what Congress is truly capa- this bill to death. We want three sim- Pocket Veto Case, 279 U.S. 655 (1929)). ble of when Members work together. ple amendments. We said that the Workers need a strong voice in the While that type of cooperation used to night we were here when closing the workplace and the economy to protect be commonplace around here, it has in Senate for the Easter recess, and we and grow our Nation’s middle class. recent years been in short supply. The say it again. I wish Republicans would Unions have played a vital role in giv- bill also represents a step forward in the effort to reform our Nation’s enti- have joined us years ago in our efforts ing workers that voice, allowing work- tlement programs. The bill contains bi- to repeal this faulty law, but they did ers to organize together for higher partisan reforms to the Medicare pro- not do that. wages, better working conditions, and gram, and it is not limited to fixing the Regardless of the history, we have an the benefits and protections that most workers take for granted today. Work- broken SGR system. urgent need before us today to get this To go along with the permanent SGR bill done. Each day that passes without ers deserve a level playing field that lets them freely choose to make their fix, the bill includes a meaningful doing this SGR, this sustainable downpayment on Medicare reform voices heard, and this requires fair and growth rate—to get rid of it is basi- without any accompanying tax hikes. streamlined procedures for deter- cally what we are doing. It would be a These reforms include a limitation on mining whether to have unions as their good day for America. It would also be so-called Medigap first-dollar coverage, bargaining representative. Because this a good day for America when we can more robust means testing for Medi- resolution seeks to undermine a confirm Loretta Lynch. Each day that care Parts B and D, and program integ- streamlined democratic process that passes without her confirmation and rity provisions that will strengthen allows American workers to freely without a doc fix is just another exam- Medicare’s ability to fight fraud. ple of Republicans’ inability to govern. choose to make their voices heard, I I am aware that these are not trans- Mr. President, would you announce cannot support it. formative reforms and that much more the business of the day. To leave no doubt that the resolution work will be necessary to put Medi- is being vetoed, in addition to with- care—not to mention our other entitle- f holding my signature, I am returning ment programs—on a more sustainable S.J. Res. 8 to the Secretary of the Sen- trajectory. However, any Senators RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME ate, along with this Memorandum of who, like me, have been clamoring for Disapproval. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under entitlement reform should welcome BARACK OBAMA. these changes. After all, for years the the previous order, the leadership time THE WHITE HOUSE, March 31, 2015. is reserved. idea of bipartisan Medicare reform The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- seemed, at best, farfetched. President ator from Utah. f Obama and his allies here in Congress f have stated repeatedly that, before they would consider changes to our MORNING BUSINESS SGR LEGISLATION safety net programs, Republicans The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I would would have to agree to massive tax the previous order, there will now be a like to take a few minutes to talk once hikes. But here we are, just one Senate period of morning business, with Sen- again about the ongoing effort to re- vote away from enacting meaningful ators permitted to speak therein for up place the Medicare sustainable growth and bipartisan Medicare reforms into to 10 minutes each. rate, or SGR, formula. law.

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As long as there is such a difference only been in the Senate for 38 years or Then they break them down into much between the economic elites and the so, I don’t remember voting on many smaller packets and go through this very poor—a huge majority who are perfect bills, particularly not on a sub- very efficient distribution system that very poor—we are always going to have ject matter this complex and under a goes north through the rest of Central those problems, but at least we are see- divided government. So, while I under- America, into Mexico, and from there ing the steps in the right direction. stand the impulse of some who may to the United States. While I was there, our Ambassador want to hold out for a better, more It is hard to catch them when there Nealon asked me in the assembled ideal solution to the SGR problem, I are the much smaller packets of co- press to announce that in another week think it would be a grave mistake to caine going north. Therefore, we have the Naval Hospital ship the Comfort pass up this bipartisan opportunity we really made an effort to assist the will be anchoring off the coast of Hon- have before us now. three Central American countries: duras. For 1 week it will offer the med- As I see it, we have two options. We Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. ical services of Navy doctors, nurses, can hold out for a better bill, one that Needless to say, there is a lot of cor- and a whole host of private doctors and satisfies every demand and subject our- ruption in the governments and the nurses from this country who are vol- selves to many more years of the last- local police of all of those three coun- unteering their time to go to Honduras minute, time-consuming SGR patches tries. As a result, the drug lords find it and help with the medical attention that are loathed by everyone in Con- fairly easy pickings to buy off people that is so desperately needed in that gress and everyone in the health care and buy off judges, so President Her- part of the world. industry or we can pass the bipartisan, nandez came into office wanting to I commend to the Senate that we se- bicameral bill we have before us now, really make a difference. riously consider favorably the request fixing the SGR problem once and for He started doing some shows of force. of the administration for this $1 billion all and setting the stage for future en- He has worked with General Kelly on into Central America. At the end of the titlement reform. this issue, but the fact is it is still a day, it is going to lessen the drug trade It should be pretty clear where I very violent country, with not only the going north through those countries stand. This is a good bill, and it is com- drug trade but also human trafficking, and stop the family deprivation—lessen ing at the right time. but the trends are in the right direc- the family deprivation—of which they I want to once again commend the tion. would dare risk their children to be leaders in the House from both parties One year ago, Honduras was the mur- sent north with a coyote. who worked so hard to reach a deal on der capital of the world. It was about 86 I yield the floor. this legislation and to pass it with such murders per 100,000 of population. They I suggest the absence of a quorum. an overwhelming consensus. I know it have cut that number down to about 66 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. was not easy. per 100,000 of population—still very ERNST). The clerk will call the roll. It is now up to us here in the Senate. high, but the trend is in the right di- The legislative clerk proceeded to Let’s get this done. I hope all of my rection. call the roll. colleagues will join me in supporting I commend President Hernandez, and Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I ask the SGR bill. I commend the First Lady of the coun- With that, I suggest the absence of a unanimous consent that the order for try. They have been trying to help the quorum call be rescinded. quorum. their country with its economy so the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without extreme poverty that is so evident in clerk will call the roll. objection, it is so ordered. The senior assistant legislative clerk that part of the world is not a caldron f bubbling that is ripe for corruption and proceeded to call the roll. RECOGNIZING CLEVELAND, OHIO Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I ask for paying off people to transport the unanimous consent that the order for drugs. Mr. BROWN. Madam President, my the quorum call be rescinded. In addition, of course there is the home of Cleveland, OH, is one of our The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without human trafficking. There is part of it Nation’s historic great centers of in- objection, it is so ordered. for the sex slaves, and that is a trade dustry. Our manufacturing base helped where often parents are sending their to build our country’s infrastructure to f children north—thinking they will win World War II and to spur our econ- HONDURAS have a better life—and the young girls omy to new heights in the 21st century. Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, over the are just brutally treated and ulti- We are not only home to great makers, course of the Easter recess, I went to mately forced into prostitution. But we are home to great creators as well. meet with the President of Honduras, part of it is also, because of the pov- We are the home of rock and roll— President Hernandez, about the limited erty, the hopelessness of the parents the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in albeit progress his country is making that their children have no future. downtown Cleveland—great athletes against crime, as well as all the drugs They are willing to turn—after paying and authors, people such as Jesse that are coming in. I had gone to Hon- thousands and thousands of dollars to a Owens and Toni Morrison, and we are duras with our four-star Marine gen- human trafficker—their children over home to great art. Cleveland is the eral, General Kelly, the Commander of to a coyote to transport those children home to world-renowned Cleveland Or- United States Southern Command. to the north. chestra, Playhouse Square, Karamu Between the U.S. military and the Some of them don’t make it, and it is House, the NASA-designated Great Coast Guard, we have been successful— true some of the reforms that the Her- Lakes Science Center, and one of the as a matter of fact, I even went on nandez government have been putting largest and best art museums not just some simulated drug interdictions out in place have lessened the migration of in the United States but in the world, in the Caribbean off of Key West. They these young children, but there is a lot the Cleveland Museum of Art. showed me how one Coast Guard fast more to do. That is where I would com- In the early 1900s, Midwest cities saw boat can interdict a drug smuggler’s mend the Senate to take a look at the a cultural explosion. Cities were pros- fast boat, and basically they shoot out administration’s request for Central pering. Government and business lead- the engines. They can do that from an- America. It has a name, something ers alike sought to harness that new other fast boat or they can do that such as Alliance for Progress. It is wealth to build livable, world-class cit- from a helicopter. about a $1 billion appropriations re- ies. Museums were established across

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In 2013, 600,000 people visited require strong cultural institutions. made huge contributions to start these that museum. More than one-third of From the Cleveland Institute of Music, cultural centers. them were from outside of Ohio. More to the Fine Arts Garden, to the Botan- Ohio is one of the leading States in than half a million visitors were re- ical Garden, to the Cleveland Museum the Nation as far as locations of good sponsible for $80 million in consumer of Art, Cleveland continues to cul- art museums in pretty much all of our spending in the city. tivate the vibrant arts community that major cities. Art museums were status The museum’s first director, Fred- enriches our city and enriches our symbols. In many ways, they were the erick Allen Whiting, believed the mu- State. sports arenas of the early 20th century. seum should serve not as an ivory Thanks to the art museum, the It was in this climate that the Cleve- tower but as an educational institution Cleveland Museum of Art, and Dr. Gris- land Museum of Art was established 99 engaged in the community. He wanted wold, who is relatively still new on the years ago, opening in June 1916. We to bring art to people, not just people job, for their contributions to our com- mark, last year and the next couple of into the museum. munity. The museum established its first edu- years, the 100th anniversary of the f Cleveland City Club and the 100th anni- cation department. In 1919, they held versary of the Cleveland Orchestra the first annual exhibition of Cleveland TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY also. So much happened in that decade artists and craftsmen. It became AND THE TRANS-PACIFIC PART- in Cleveland, OH, and cities like it known as the May Show and showcased NERSHIP across the country. local artists for the next 73 years. Dr. Mr. BROWN. Madam President, let The original marble neoclassic build- Griswold continues that tradition of me start with a story. More than 15 ing was an instant icon, a signal to the community engagement. years ago, a friend and I—I met with world that Cleveland would take its When I met with him, he told me friends, and I flew to South Texas at place as a world-class city and a center that leaders of cultural institutions my own expense. I wanted to see how for the arts. And 100 years later, the have a responsibility to participate in the North American Free Trade Agree- Cleveland Museum of Art is thriving. It my city’s transformation. He is com- ment was working. has a permanent collection that is mitted and the museum’s staff is com- During my first year in Congress 20- mitted to making our city a better world-renowned and possesses a deep plus years ago, in the House of Rep- place. They have elevated the muse- commitment to the local community. resentatives, I helped to lead the oppo- Under the leadership of Director Wil- um’s education and interpretation de- sition to the North American Free liam Griswold and Steven Kestner, partment and are committed to the Trade Agreement. I stood up to a Presi- chair of the board of trustees, the mu- value of interpretive excellence. Edu- dent of my own party, President Clin- seum is expanding in every direction, cation in the museum is aimed at a ton, who I think was wrong on the working to engage the community and general audience, not just art buffs and North American Free Trade Agree- historians. using new technology to educate visi- ment. Since then, I disagreed with Parenthetically, my sister-in-law tors. I had the privilege of visiting the President Bush—a President not of my teaches in the art history department party—on his trade policy. art museum just in the last week or so, at Case Western Reserve University. I wanted to see, 4, 5 years after talking with Dr. Griswold, and looking Catherine talks to me about how inte- NAFTA was implemented, what it at the new Africa exhibit that is on grated Case is in the art history de- looked like, what went on along the tour that has been collected for Cleve- partment with that museum. It is a U.S.-Mexican border. As I said, at my land, and I got a chance to see a good classroom for students. It is a class- own expense I rented a car with a cou- bit of this beautiful museum. I have room for the whole community beyond ple friends and went to Mexico. Here is been many times. Each time I go, I Case. come away with an even greater appre- Studies show that a high concentra- what I found. I walked into a neighbor- ciation for the institution, the art, the tion of the arts in communities leads hood where thousands of workers lived, curators, the collectors, and the people to higher civic engagement. Students workers who were working in formerly who work there. Dr. Griswold shared who take art classes, play musical in- U.S. plants that, because of NAFTA, with me that day he was appointed as struments, take dance lessons gen- had crossed the river and were relo- director, he was with some European erally do better in school. cated in Mexico in some areas called friends who told him the Cleveland Mu- Dr. Griswold and his team are in the maquiladoras. These were American seum of Art was their favorite art mu- forefront of the use of technology to plants that relocated to Mexico, pro- seum in the entire world. educate and to connect visitors with ducing with very low-income workers, The museum recently completed a the museum’s collections. The Cleve- no environmental labor standards, and $350 million expansion and renovation land Art Museum is also home to the selling those products back into the that will better integrate the museum country’s largest multitouch screen, a United States. It is a 20th-century, with the surrounding community. It collection wall. This huge, interactive 21st-century way of doing business for has transformed the museum’s spaces wall stands at 40 square feet and fea- far too many companies. Unknown in and has prepared this institution to in- tures more than 4,100 works of art from human history, to my knowledge, have spire and educate Ohioans for the next the museum’s collection. so many companies, as they have in 100 years. It beckons young people and To get a feel for the reach and the the United States, incorporated their students—many low-income students breadth of a museum of this stature in business plans where they shut down in the immediate area, within a few one of our Nation’s great cities, the production in Sandusky or Mansfield, square miles around the museum—to museum has 20 curators on staff. It re- OH, and move production to Wuhan or come visit and learn about our cultural cruits for these positions around the Shiyan, China, and sell those products heritage and look to the future. world. back into the United States. When I met with Dr. Griswold—let In Cleveland, we have the Cleveland I wanted to see what it looked like. I me back up for a moment. This capital Institute of Art, and we have great uni- walked through this neighborhood improvement was the largest capital versities. However, when it comes time where thousands of workers lived in improvement of any museum in Ohio to look for a new curator, the Cleve- very abject, poor conditions. These history and supported some 1,100 local land Art Museum looks worldwide. were workers working for in most cases jobs. The project injected more than The museum’s collection includes American companies south of the bor- $360 million directly into our State’s 45,000 objects and spans nearly 6,000 der in Mexico, for very low wages.

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Instead, boxes often with the names of the com- seen their incomes go up even though our trade policy is unfair to small busi- panies on them. They were living in the wealthy get wealthier, even though nesses, to workers, and to those com- conditions like that. companies are more profitable, even munities where plants shut down one I walked through the neighborhood, though executives pay themselves after another. The communities then and I saw kind of meandering through higher bonuses. The middle-class wages have to lay off teachers, firefighters, the neighborhood these ditches filled have been stagnant, partly because of police officers, and municipal garbage with industrial and human waste. Who these trade agreements and partly be- collection workers because their tax knows what was in those ditches. Chil- cause my friends on the other side of base has shrunk because their jobs dren were playing nearby, walking the aisle won’t let us fix the Tax Code, have gone overseas. across and jumping across the ditches, where if you shut down production in Although worker productivity is sometimes playing far too close to Lima or in Ravenna, OH, and move it higher, they face stagnating wages, in- these ditches filled with toxic waste. to Wuhan or Shiyan, China, and sell it creased middle-class insecurity, and The American Medical Association in back into the United States, you get a rising inequality at home. Yet cor- those days called that area in Mexico tax break. American companies get a porate profits are up and CEO pay has across from the United States, across tax break for shutting down production reached record levels. Fundamentally from the Rio Grande River, the most in this country and moving it overseas the workers are not sharing in the toxic place in North America. and partly because of trade policy. wealth they have created for their em- Then I went to an auto plant. Nearby The reason people don’t get raises in ployers. was an auto plant. It was a new auto this country—a big reason—is because The reason our economy worked so plant. It looked a lot like a U.S. auto of a trade policy and a tax policy that well after World War II is because pro- plant. It was new and modern. In fact, far too many politicians in this body ductivity went up, profits went up, it was newer than many auto plants in have allowed to happen. That is why wages went up, but since the assault on the United States. The workers were we can’t afford another agreement like organized labor and trade unions and working hard. The machines were new. the Trans-Pacific Partnership. We the decline of unionization in this The workers were productive. The can’t allow a fast track of the Trans- country, productivity continues to go floors were clean. There was one dif- Pacific Partnership. The last thing we up, profits continue to go up, and ex- ference between a U.S. auto plant—a need is another NAFTA, another ecutives’ compensation and bonuses plant in Avon Lake or Lorain, OH— Northern American Freed Trade Agree- continue to skyrocket, yet wages have there was one difference between a U.S. ment. We do not need a deal negotiated stayed flat and most Americans have auto plant and a Mexican auto plant. in secret and rushed—hence the term not had a wage increase. Do you know what the difference was? ‘‘fast track’’—rushed with no amend- Last year Wall Street bonuses—just The difference was the Mexican auto ments, with no real oversight, with no the bonuses on Wall Street—were dou- plant had no parking lot because the access even to reading the text. ble what all minimum-wage workers workers in Mexico weren’t paid enough It would intrigue people if they knew earned in the country combined. I will to buy the cars they make. that it is harder for a Senator or a Sen- say that again. Wall Street bonuses— Go halfway around the world. Go to ator’s staff to get the opportunity to mostly their Christmas bonuses, or China and go to an Apple plant—actu- read the Trans-Pacific Partnership— whenever they are given—were double ally, it is a Foxconn plant. Apple has this newly negotiated trade deal—it is what all the minimum-wage workers in hired a Chinese contractor. Go to an harder for us to get access to read that the country made combined. Apple plant in China. The workers than it is to read about the Iran sanc- don’t make enough in those plants to tions or to read a CIA report or to read We need to invest in supporting buy the iPhone they make. a classified document from the Depart- workers with a living wage, paid sick Go to Bangladesh and go to a de- ment of Defense. It is actually harder and family leave, and equal pay for signer clothing factory, an apparel fac- to get access to the Trans-Pacific Part- equal work. We need to invest in infra- tory, and the workers don’t make nership, to this trade agreement, to structure. When the State government enough to buy the apparel they make. study it, than it is to national defense, is cut, we know what happens—particu- Go back to this side of the globe and national security concerns. What are larly in my State. When the State gov- go to Colombia and go to a farm where they trying to hide? Why would that ernment is cut, it cuts support for local they are growing cut flowers. The be? communities. We know what happens workers don’t make enough to buy I have spent much of the last couple to our highways, our streets, and our flowers for their girlfriends and wives of weeks talking with workers and bridges. for Valentine’s Day. They don’t make businesses around Ohio. I met with We fundamentally know that trade, enough to buy the cut flowers they are workers like Darryl Parker, a former done right, creates prosperity. I want growing for Americans. worker at R.G. Steel’s Warren, OH, trade, and I want more of it. I think That is what has happened around plant and former president of the Ohioans want trade, but we want trade the world with these trade agreements. Steelworkers Local 1375. The plant has that builds an on-ramp to the middle You see the same things—a race to the a proud history dating back to 1912. class here at home and lifts workers bottom. Almost anywhere the United Close to 3 years ago, it was the fourth from poverty in America and around States passes trade agreements, we see largest flat-rolled steel maker in the world. We do not want another workers overseas making products America. It didn’t close because of poor NAFTA. they cannot afford for themselves. performance. These are some of the Earlier this month, I visited the Ford These trade agreements would be dif- most productive workers in the world. plant near Cleveland in Brook Park, ferent if workers were paid enough that There is one reason 1,300 workers like OH. Ford brought its manufacturing of they began to make products made in Darryl lost their jobs: unfair trade. EcoBoost engines back from Valencia, Dayton, OH, or Gallipolis, OH, or Troy, I met with Vinny Gaietto in Toledo, Spain. They invested $200 million and OH. Instead, these workers cannot af- a former American Standard worker— brought 450 new jobs to Cleveland. ford to buy the products they are mak- actually, in Tiffin. I met him in To- Some companies, such as Ford, are be- ing. ledo. Vinny lost his job in 2007 when ginning to reshore manufacturing jobs That is what our trade deals force the plant closed down and moved to because they know our workers are American workers to compete with— Mexico. skilled and efficient. But auto compa- jobs that pay pennies an hour. They We cannot allow this to continue. We nies need protections from foreign gov- lead to a downward wage spiral across have no business passing fast track to ernments’ unfair trade practices.

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It couple moved in together, buying their national movement toward marriage makes a difference in helping to create first home, selling that home, buying equality. It set the stage—after years jobs. another home, and working together, of struggle and fights and sacrifice for Trade agreements must include pro- building lives together. They moved equal rights—for equality under the visions protecting our workers and our from job to job, but they stayed to- law, for love to be affirmed in marriage companies from foreign governments gether. Traveling, making friends, be- between two Americans, to be affirmed that artificially manipulate their cur- coming involved with their commu- and equally recognized, not con- rency. For example, Japan has a his- nity, they built a life of love together. demned, not banned, not made illegal. tory of shutting out American auto Jim and John’s love story is a famil- So on a warm day in June, after 20 companies and manipulating their cur- iar one. They crossed familiar relation- years of love, commitment, and build- rency to benefit their own manufactur- ship milestones and faced so many of ing a life together, it was at this mo- ers. That policy has worked for Japan, the same probing questions many cou- ment that Jim leaned over to John, sit- but it has not worked for us. In 2013, ples often get: Why aren’t you married? ting there in his hospital bed, kissed for every 1 car the United States sold Have you thought about getting mar- him, and proposed: ‘‘Let’s get mar- to Japan, we imported 99 cars from ried? Hey, what about marriage? ried.’’ Japan. That doesn’t sound like a level Well, of course, they had thought Because Ohio has yet to recognize playing field, where cars that were about marriage. Their bond was that marriage equality, and with John con- made by American workers get an op- strong; they were so deeply in love and fined to his bed, this was going to be portunity to sell in Japan. It is not committed. But their response, unfor- challenging. Their options were lim- much different with Korea. Too much tunately, was that they had thought of ited. Transporting John to a State that is at stake. Our capacity to it, but they wanted it to actually mean would recognize their marriage would outcompete and outinnovate our com- something legally. They wanted it to require a special medically equipped petitors depends on our capacity to be right and just. They wanted their airplane, and it would require a lot of outmanufacture them. That means we marriage to be affirmed before all, and money they did not have. Jim asked need trade policies that will create op- for it to have meaning under the law. for ideas on Facebook, and people came portunities for workers and small busi- They wanted it to be recognized just as forward. Unprompted, Jim and John’s nesses so they can earn a living wage it was for other American citizens. friends raised $13,000 to cover the en- and join the middle class. They wanted that ideal that exists tire cost of a specially chartered med- I urge my colleagues to demand in- deep in our country’s heritage, flowing ical plane. creased transparency in this process. I through all of our roots, that they to- A few weeks later, Jim, John, and urge everyone to say no to a deal that gether as a couple could have a life, John’s Aunt Paulette, who became or- shortchanges our workers and compa- could have liberty, and could pursue dained to perform the service, boarded nies and does not ensure a level playing their happiness. a plane in Ohio that took off and land- field. However, for them at that time, ed nearby in Maryland. In this State, We cannot allow another trade deal— equality and freedom for all in our they recognize marriage equality. In we had NAFTA, PNTR with China, country was an ideal that was seem- this State, they recognized the love of 1 CAFTA, South Korea, and Colombia, ingly far off. But I will tell my col- two American citizens. And for 7 ⁄2 one after another—that sells out our leagues this: What I love about Amer- minutes, on the tarmac at Baltimore- workers and ships jobs overseas. It is ica is that we cannot slow down the Washington International Airport, time for a very different trade policy. dream of freedom and equality. It John and Jim, two Americans, had I suggest the absence of a quorum. marches forward. Look at history and their wedding. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The we see all of the attempts to stop these Sitting on the tarmac, Jim, holding clerk will call the roll. fundamental ideals of freedom and the hands of his partner of 20 years— The legislative clerk proceeded to equality under the law. People and ty- whose hands lacked dexterity and call the roll. rants, with brutality, try to chain our strength—said this to John: Mr. BOOKER. Madam President, I freedom, try to beat it back. They try We met for the first time, my life didn’t ask unanimous consent that the order to assassinate its advocates, but just as change, your life didn’t change. We met a the Statue of Freedom sits on the Cap- second time, still nothing changed. Then we for the quorum call be rescinded. met a third time, and everything changed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without itol dome, freedom rises, and it will As you recently said, it was love at third objection, it is so ordered. come. sight, and for the past twenty years, six f Jim and John watched the progress months and eleven days, it’s been love at march in our country as so many of us every sight. THE JIM OBERGEFELL STORY did with encouragement. Painfully In a cramped medical airplane, Mr. BOOKER. Madam President, I slowly but steadily it marched forward. John’s aunt began the formal vows. rise with some excitement as I get to As they watched and waited, they went She started to say, ‘‘Take each other’s tell a story that is an American story. on living their lives of love together. hands,’’ but then realized they had This story is, in fact, a love story. For almost 20 years, their union, their never let go of each other’s hands. The first time Jim Obergefell met bond as committed people with uncon- They exchanged their rings, Jim the love of his life, John Arthur, nei- ditional love continued. helping John place the ring on his own ther of them were swept off their feet. Unfortunately, though, John began finger, and after the ceremony they As is the case with a lot of couples, having problems walking. After left that Maryland tarmac to fly back. they met at a bar through mutual months of tests, doctors’ appoint- Jim and John arrived home to the re- friends. They met then a second time, ments, prodding and probing, John was alities of a disease like ALS. John was but the sparks didn’t really fly then ei- diagnosed with ALS. The typical prog- dying. And while they had taken their ther. It wasn’t until a few months later nosis for a patient with ALS is 21⁄2 to 5 eternal vows together, while their mar- that they met for the third time at a years. Jim became John’s primary riage was affirmed by love, affirmed by New Year’s Eve party. This time, they caregiver. He leapt up. He had uncondi- this unbreakable commitment, af- fell in love. Jim and John like to joke tional love. There were trying times, firmed by loving family and by friends, that theirs was a story of love at third but he said he considered it a privilege affirmed to be legal by the State of sight. to care for his life’s love. Maryland, their marriage was dis- Following the New Year’s Eve party, Two years after John’s diagnosis in avowed by their home State—the State John and Jim began building their 2013, when he was receiving hospice John would eventually die in.

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His life with his partner—their 20 call for our country for itself, for us to to many gay men and lesbians decades years of love and commitment and ulti- live our truth. It calls that question before him, he was afraid his country mate affirmation of those years—their forward, what kind of country will we would cast his love as less meaningful marriage would mean nothing accord- be? Will we be the Nation of love and at best or at worst vile and immoral. ing to the government. They feared freedom and equality? Will we be the Yet today, in this case before the Su- that on this document—the last docu- Nation that every single generation preme Court, it makes him hopeful mentation of his life—that their life of has had people standing up for these that we can live in a country that one love and commitment would be denied ideals, people pushing to March for- day recognizes his love, his value, his by their government. On this paper ward for our country these ideals. This dignity, as being equal under the law. their marriage would be denied—ne- is not a question about sexual orienta- Another staff Member told me he gated, disallowed. tion or race or gender, it is a question feared that his coming out as gay John, who married to the love of his about whether our country will live up would mean his own family would life, died in his home State and was to the ideals we say every time we never accept him. He shared what he listed on that final government docu- pledge allegiance to our flag: ‘‘. . . lib- described as a defining moment in his ment as single. With their attorney, erty and justice for all.’’ own valuation of his self-worth when the men filed a lawsuit to have John Will we have equality under the law he came out as gay to his deeply reli- and Jim’s marriage legally recognized or will we tolerate a government that gious grandmother. She held his hands in Ohio. A week and a half after their denies some citizens fundamental tightly in her own and looked him in marriage, a district judge in Ohio ruled rights while granting them to others? the eyes and proclaimed, ‘‘I will always to recognize their wedding, but that This is the question that is being love you, and I will love anyone who was just the start of a long legal fight. called. loves you.’’ All across America right now there In the last few months of John’s life, It is a question that echoes through- are weary years, silent tears, unspoken Jim worked with the attorney to con- out our history—Sojourner Truth, pain in the country that does not value tinue to fight for recognition of their standing in Akron, OH, at the Women’s the dignity, worth, and citizenship citizenship rights as Americans. People Convention, calling the question, rights of too many. would ask Jim: Why, when your hus- ‘‘Ain’t I a woman?’’ What message does it send? How It is a question by my family mem- band is dying, would you use your last many stand in uncertainty and fear days together to fight this? Jim’s re- bers that I heard, standing strong, say- and despair that threatens to consume sponse was simple: Why not? ing defiantly: I am a man. I, too, am an the potential of young people? I see the Jim could not think of any better American citizen. data of suicide rates rising for our gay, Proclaiming those words, generation way to honor his husband, to live up to lesbian, bisexual, and transgender after generation have strained at his vows, and to demonstrate the power teens. We cannot give any implicit sup- of his love, the power of their commit- chains, have fought Jim Crowe. It is port for any idea that they are worth ment, the power of love in our world, what Susan B. Anthony said when she less or are lesser citizens, and we all other than to fight this injustice. said, ‘‘It is we the people; not we, the should come together and condemn so- A little over 3 months after their white male citizens; nor yet we, the called therapies that purport to change marriage, the inevitable eventually ar- male citizens; but we, the whole people, who people are at their core, as if it is rived. John passed away at the young who formed the Union. . . . ’’ not enough, as if they are not worthy. age of 48. Amidst his overwhelming This is the ideal—the love of our All across the country this struggle is grief, Jim found a small but sub- country, the sacrifice for our prin- going on, from intimate, personal stantive source of consolation. On his ciples, this ideal that has been fought struggles to public fights—stories of death certificate he was listed as mar- for generation after generation. The love meeting fear, stories of hope meet- ried with Jim’s name listed as his sur- question was called by abolitionists, by ing despair, our families and commu- viving spouse. suffragettes: Will we be a nation with nities coming together to stand and The State of Ohio appealed the deci- liberty and justice for all? say that I am an American. I am a cit- sion to list John as married. Their gov- Throughout our history the question izen. I deserve equality under the law. ernment went to court to strip him and would call: Will we have freedom for As Jackie Robinson said then, and it his beloved of this recognition and all? Will truth march on—as it did in is true now: ‘‘The right of every Amer- won. State officials made it their mis- Selma, as it gathered in church base- ican to first-class citizenship is the sion to change John Arthur’s death ments and protested at Stonewall and most important issue of our time.’’ certificate. came together at Seneca Falls. Will we Jim and John and all Americans have Jim Obergefell now stands as a live our truth, despite the assassina- a right not to second-class citizenship named plaintiff in an appeal to the U.S. tions of its advocates such as Milk and but first-class citizenship, to honor Supreme Court, the highest Court in King, Matthew Shepard or Emmitt their first-class love. the land, to have he and his husband’s Till? Will our march come to fruition I am a prisoner of hope today. I am fundamental rights recognized—that to fight for recognition of full citizen- not going to let disappointment after their vows and commitment be worthy ship beyond race, beyond creed, beyond disappointment undermine my infinite of recognition as American citizens. color, beyond orientation? It is this sense of hope for our country. The his- They have joined with cases from three dream that must be secured for all of tory of our Nation is a screaming testi- other States also seeking that affirma- our citizens as Langston Hughes said mony of a perpetual achievement of tion of citizenship, of equality under so clearly: ‘‘There is a dream in this freedom and light and truth over- the law. Together, all these cases have land with its back against the wall, to coming inequality and hatred. Just 3 come to represent the cause of paving save the dream for one, we must save years ago, only six States and Wash- the way for marriage equality to be- the dream for all.’’ ington, DC, had marriage equality, come a reality in our Nation. We fight for this dream here. The with 34 million Americans living in Jim and John’s story is moving. It is time is now. The anguish has gone on marriage equality States. Now 37 being heard in a building across the long enough. And I will tell you I found States and DC have marriage equality, street with these words emblazoned out just preparing my remarks that we meaning 224 million Americans now over its doors, ‘‘Equal Justice Under still face these weary years and too live in States that honor equal rights Law.’’ Their story is heartbreaking. It many silent tears. to marry. This movement has been a is inspiring, but unfortunately in our I sat with staff members and learned strong validation of our country’s his- Nation right now it is all too common. of some of their struggles right here as tory. It is a shining example of

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The moment We are the architects of our Nation. ator BOOKER pointed out, they flew to has come for our Supreme Court to We are the truth tellers, life workers, Maryland where John’s aunt, Paulette stand on the right side of history and and lovers that must exult our prin- Roberts, officiated their marriage on join Americans who support marriage ciples. We cannot fail now. Love is on the tarmac in a medical plane. equality. the line. Citizenship is on the line. We Paulette remarked, ‘‘If marriage As Senator BOOKER said, 37 States are interdependent. We need each vows mean anything, then those two and the District of Columbia now allow other. We cannot deny the worth of one were more married than anyone I have marriage equality. I do not like it that American without denying the worth, ever known.’’ That speaks to their we have to rely on the Supreme Court dignity, and strength of our Nation as commitment, it speaks to their love, to to get my State to change its laws. We a whole. the seriousness with which they took have politicians who look backward The story of Jim Obergefell and John their wedding vows, and the serious- rather than forward. That is too bad. Arthur is a story not just of uncondi- ness of the relationship for 20 years We have politicians who are willing to tional love and unconditional hope, it prior to that. deny human beings basic rights, basic is not just about the two of them, but Just 3 months and 11 days later John civil rights, basic rights of decency and it is about our country. This is the passed away. Jim has been fighting for fairness. story of all of us—of America. It is a his marriage ever since. The question I am hopeful that Jim’s courage and story of what our truth will be. One is, why should he have to do that? No Jim’s outspokenness and Jim’s willing- member of this incredible partnership one ever voted to allow my wife Connie ness to join on behalf of John in his has passed away, but I know their love and me to stand before our families and fight and make this fight will help marches on. acknowledge our love and commit- change my State and help change our I believe in this country our truth ment. When we were married, we were Nation. I know I cannot look to the will march on, and equality and justice benefitting from a right not—get this— gallery and thank somebody so I will will have its way. a right not extended to the minister not look to the gallery, but I will still Madam President, I yield to my col- who officiated our wedding. thank Jim from here. league, the Senator from Ohio. The woman who officiated our wed- I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ding, Kate Huey, had had a marriage— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator from Ohio. she had had a commitment ceremony ator from Alabama. Mr. BROWN. Madam President, Sen- 18 years earlier. It was not until late f ator SESSIONS wants to speak in a mo- last year that she traveled to New ment, and I will be brief. York with the woman she loved and SGR LEGISLATION I would like to thank Senator BOOK- was officially married, legally married Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, I ER for his always stirring words and for in New York. You still cannot do that would like to share a few thoughts as his sense of justice and fair play and in Ohio. It is outrageous that she can- we head into this week, because we will leadership in so many ways. not do that in Ohio. I am hopeful after be confronting the question of how to I met Jim about 1 year ago and had Jim’s case is argued a couple of weeks fix the payment to our physicians who a brief meeting, not too long after the from now and the Court hands down treat Medicare and Medicaid patients. court decision by Judge Black in the that decision, it will stop that bigotry If we do not take action, there will be Cincinnati Southern District Court in and inequality that has hidden under a 21-percent reduction in the amount of Ohio. I just spent a half an hour with the banner of tradition for far too long. money they are paid to do the work for him in my office. He never wanted and Keep in mind—and Senator BOOKER, I the Federal Government. never expected to be famous. He never thought, laid out a lot of this history This is an unacceptable alternative, expected to come to Washington to very well—Ohio once passed laws to but it is what current law says. Con- meet with Senators. He never expected keep Black people and White people gress needs to fix it. In fact, we have to travel the country giving speeches. from marrying. Ohioans came together, been dealing with this for 17 years. For He was once a high school teacher. He as we always do, we rallied, we re- 17 years, Congress has, in some way or joked that more people have been with pealed that unjust and hateful another, fixed the doctor payment plan him as he traveled across the country, antimiscegenation law. We have a long and raised their pay so that they do joked that when he spoke to crowds of history of fighting for justice and not take a cut. As years have gone by, hundreds or even 1,000 about his experi- equality. We will not rest until we the size of the cut that needs to be ence with his beloved John and what achieve that justice for Jim and for fixed has increased too, as I said, 21 has happened, he wished that his stu- John. percent today if we do not act. I think dents had listened to him so closely. I look at the pages who sit before us there is a uniform, universal belief that You could hear a pin drop when he who are mostly 16 and 17-years-old. we should do that, and do it on a per- spoke to hundreds, which is not always This is something that makes no sense manent basis so we do not have to have the case when speaking as a high to most of them. When I was talking to doctors calling Congress every year, school teacher. But he wanted to live Jim earlier in my office, he had made a saying: Are you going to change the his life in a normal way as most Ameri- speech in Athens, OH, to Ohio Univer- law so I can continue to do Medicare cans do. He never expected to have his sity students. He told me most of them work? If you do not change it and my story or his marriage litigated before could not understand why State laws services are cut 21 percent, I am out of the U.S. Supreme Court. would prohibit somebody from here. I can hardly make a living now But that is really the mark of char- marrying the person whom they love. on what you pay me, and taking a big acter, that Jim has taken his grief and They could not understand why the cut will not allow me to continue to his pain and hoped to change the world, State government, the Ohio State gov- offer Medicare services for people in and that is what he is doing. His mar- ernment, would spend my tax dollars need. riage is still not equal in my State of and Jim’s tax dollars, the tax dollars of It is a big issue and a real issue. I Ohio. I am embarrassed by that. I was, Hazel’s parents—mother of the page have favored a permanent fix for a frankly, embarrassed when Ohio, 10 from Ohio—the tax dollars of all of us number of years. I would offer, though, years ago, passed a constitutional to fight this court battle so that Jim’s to my colleagues that many of us who amendment outlawing same-sex mar- marriage would be denied. have been concerned about the finan- riage. I thought it was a terrible public If the Supreme Court rules in Jim’s cial condition of our country have suc- policy mistake. I think it left too favor, and I think it will, Jim’s name cessfully insisted each one of those 17 many people behind and too many peo- will go down in the history books, times that the new money that is need- ple heartbroken. along with Roe, from Roe v. Wade; and ed to pay the additional funding be

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By that, it means The House Members really did not to that agreement which the President once the government says what the have the bill to study. They just fol- signed and we in both Houses of Con- rate will be, the doctors will go out and lowed mainly talking points, which if gress agreed upon in a bipartisan way do the work, they will demand pay- you read their talking points, I may to hold spending down. It is not going ment whether the government has any have voted for it, based on what they to balance the budget, the Budget Con- money or not, whether we are running were telling their Members. The talk- trol Act doesn’t, but it helps a lot. We deficits or not. If the government does ing points said this: First, it told ought to at least adhere to it. not pay them the rate agreed upon, House members that the bill pays for So this violates the Budget Control they can file a complaint and the gov- all new future spending. Act and is subject to at least eight dif- ernment will have to come up with the To not have a 21-percent cut, but to ferent violations—points of order, we money. pay them at a more appropriate rate, call it, where you can object because it What we really needed to offset this this bill is going to cost more money. violates the budget. There are at least was a real finding of wasteful spending, But, they were told that all the new fu- eight different ways in which this leg- or spending in other areas to divert ture spending would be paid for. islation violates the Budget Control that money to pay for this increase in Second, it said it allows ‘‘Congress to Act and, of course, it violates the pay for doctors on a permanent basis. go through regular order and legislate House and Senate budgets that we are It appears that Speaker BOEHNER and thoughtfully.’’ So we were going to just now in the process of adopting. Democratic Leader PELOSI in the pass it at 3:30 in the morning without The Senate has passed its budget. House got together and agreed on a it having gone through a committee They had a $3 billion surplus in the bill. They passed it in the House with a and without having a real, firm, long- 10th year. Listen, not paying down any big vote. Even most Democrats voted term cost estimate from CBO as to of that debt except that $3 billion in for the bill. what it would actually cost? the 10th year—but just not having an- It was sent to the Senate as we were Third, they also said in their talking nual deficits—it would take us 10 years voting, at that very time, that very points, ‘‘It offsets all new spending.’’ to finally balance the budget, which we day, on the budget resolution for the What that means, to Members of Con- need to do. Experts have told us we Senate. We were proud of our budget. It gress, is that it would not add to the need to do so because we are on an was not a perfect budget. I supported debt because somehow the increase in unsustainable financial path. it. But it balanced. If we follow the spending would be offset by a reduction So our budgets go further than that. plans put forth in the budget resolu- in spending somewhere else. The House and the Senate budgets do tion that passed the Senate—if we fol- Fourth, they used the phrase we use so. If we pass a bill that adds $174 bil- low those—we would be on a path to a around here, they claim it ‘‘bends the lion to the deficit, it will be at least $17 balanced budget. We would be spending cost curve,’’ it would bring down costs. billion in the 10th year. So instead of about $4,000-plus billion 10 years from But this is not accurate either. having a $3 billion surplus, we will today. We would be increasing spending So here are the problems: This bill is have at least a $14 billion deficit. And all right, but not as much as has been not paid for. Our own Congressional the day we are celebrating the fact projected, but we also see a $3 billion Budget Office said it would add $141 bil- that we altered the spending course of surplus in the final year of the budget lion to the deficit. Over 10 years, you our country and produced a balanced window. So instead of having a deficit add those up, $141 billion. They said the budget, that very day we were asked to in the 10th year, we were going to have net increase to the debt would be $174 pass a bill that would wipe out all of a $3 billion surplus. That is something billion. How does it get to be more that. It is just not responsible, in my to celebrate after decades of deficits, than 141? Well, when you spend $141 bil- view. trillion dollar deficits, $1,000 billion lion more then you have, you have to I am just not able to tout the fact deficits. I think we have averaged borrow the money. When you borrow that we passed a balanced budget. $1,000 billion deficits for the last 6 the money, you pay interest on the Maybe that is why they would like to years. Unbelievable. money. pass this bill before the final agree- We are committed to the American The Congressional Budget Office said ment between the House and the Sen- people to do something about it. The it would add an additional $33 billion in ate occurs in conference and we have a Budget Control Act and other efforts interest payments just over that 10 firm budget. We just now have a House have reduced our spending from what it years. Many promoting this legislation budget and a Senate budget. Maybe might otherwise have been. The House said: Well, there may be a shortfall in they wanted to do that so the first decided to send H.R. 2 to the Senate. the first 10 years, but over 20 years, the thing we do isn’t to bust the budget to They passed it with a big vote. This reductions in spending we found some- which we just agreed. bill, over 250 pages in length, was sent where are going to bring in enough I wish I didn’t have to say these to the Senate the same evening as our money to pay for it fully then. things. I wish I didn’t have to say this, budget vote-arama. We had over 750 So what did the Congressional Budg- but the truth is that this is not respon- amendments under consideration that et Office say? The Congressional Budg- sible. This is not maintaining faith evening. We finished the budget process et Office said this. ‘‘It will increase with the American people who sent us at 3 a.m. What many wanted us to do budget deficits’’ in the ‘‘second dec- to Congress. was just pass this bill at 3 a.m. with ade.’’ So instead of reducing the defi- I think on both sides of the aisle— hardly any knowledge of what was in it cits or paying for the cost of this by certainly on the Republican side—there and without a real understanding of changes now that benefit us 15, 20 years were real commitments made to our how much it was going to cost. We from now, it adds more. constituents that if we were in Con- were told by a number of people that it The Committee for a Responsible gress, we would do something about was ‘‘paid for.’’ ‘‘Don’t worry about it.’’ Federal Budget—a fine, responsible these deficits and we were going to ‘‘It has been taken care of.’’ nonpartisan group headed by Maya bring this government under control So there was concern about that. MacGuineas—did a study of this. They and produce a budget—a budget that Senator MCCONNELL did not bring it up said over 20 years it would add $500 bil- balances. at 3:30 in the morning right before we lion to the deficit. Those numbers, to In addition, it is claimed and as- did our recess. It was unseemly to have my knowledge, have not been disputed. serted that this legislation represents a done that for a whole host of reasons. I think that is a pretty accurate figure. permanent fix—that we will not have But we are coming right up to the It is not going to reduce the deficit. In to continue to come forward each year

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Medicare, who loaned it to the U.S. think Senator LEE will probably offer There is another thing it does, and, Treasury and double counted the which will put us on a path to ensure colleagues, we have to understand this. money. that this new expenditure is paid for. Being on the Budget Committee, we If you would like to know why we are I think we need to have that vote, went through it. It is so important. going broke, this is one of the big rea- and I think it needs to pass. That One of the greatest manipulations and sons this country is on a reckless would be responsible. Then we could gimmicks we are doing is in the way course. Nobody wants to talk about it honestly say we made choices. That is we are spending the taxpayers’ money, or confront it, because if you do, it re- what you should do in this body. There why our deficits are so large and our duces spending, and people around here is a limited amount of money and a debt has become $18-plus trillion—on like spending too much. virtually unlimited number of requests which we paid interest—$220 billion By the way, I note our hospitals for good projects that we should spend last year, and it will grow every year, would like to see the doctors get paid money on. according to CBO. more and have this problem fixed, but We are sent to the Senate to make Why? We double count money. It is a big chunk of what is claimed of that choices, set priorities, do the right unbelievable. portion of this new expenditure that is thing, and manage money carefully— This is what they are going to pro- actually paid for appears to be $31 bil- that is why our constituents from all pose. They are going to cut Medicare lion in cuts to providers such as hos- over the country sent us here, and they Part A in this legislation. That is the pitals. So we are cutting hospitals here had their tax money extracted from benefit that goes to doctors and hos- to pay doctors, and our hospitals are them and sent to Washington—to be pitals. They will cut it about $55 bil- struggling too. spent wisely and honestly, I suggest. lion—I believe the figure is—and then To conclude, this is why the Amer- One of the most amazing things is they will use this $55 billion to pay the ican people don’t trust Congress. Some that we spend $3,800 billion a year now. physicians under Part B and D of Medi- of our Members get their feelings hurt We can’t find $15 billion a year to fix care—the non-trust fund money. So when they go home and some tea party the doctor payments? We can’t find $15 they are gutting the Medicare trust person or somebody else accuses them billion in this whole $3,800 billion a fund. That money is money that comes of wasting money, not managing well, year that we spend that will actually off of your paychecks every week and and they are offended by it. be able to fund the doctors in the way goes to pay for your Medicare when I have to say the tea party got more that we should fund them without add- you retire. That money goes into a right than wrong. This is another ex- ing to the debt? trust fund. It has trustees. If you cut ample of reckless, irresponsible spend- You bet we can. I have a list of them. the cost of doing business for Medicare, ing. Others have a list of them. There will the sponsors of the bill say it will ex- Before adjourning for our recess 2 be some suggestions as to how this tend the life of Medicare 1 year. weeks ago, in the middle of the night, could be done. That is probably correct. If you cut at 3 a.m., we passed a balanced budget We don’t need to gimmick up this what you pay to doctors or hospitals or plan, and we were proud of it. We went legislation, but it is legislation that medical devices or drug companies, you home the last 2 weeks and told our con- undermines the promises we made that reduce what you pay, you could extend stituents we were going to work to ac- we are going to be fiscally responsible. the life of Medicare, its financial sol- complish that balanced budget goal We don’t vote on talking points. We vency. It is becoming insolvent just as and try to make sure it becomes a re- vote on legislation. Legislation can be Social Security is becoming insolvent. ality. studied, and it becomes law. Our Con- So we need to do some things to help But what is the first bill we consider gressional Budget Office, and the Cen- extend its life so our seniors don’t have since adopting the balanced budget ters for Medicare and Medicaid Serv- to worry about not having health care goal? What is the first bill? We are tak- ices, and Maya MacGuineas and the in the future. ing up a bill to dig us $174 billion deep- Center for a Responsible Federal Budg- How is it double counted, JEFF? er in debt in the first 10 years. The first et can read and add the numbers. They Well, they are using the money—the major legislative accomplishment of have read them, added them, and they trustees. It is the trustees of Medi- our new Congress is going to be adding don’t add up. care’s money that is being saved. almost $200 billion to the debt over 10 This is legislation. We are not voting How did it get outside of the Medi- years and then perhaps $500 billion or on talking points. care trust fund and get spent for doc- half a trillion over 20 years. Without change, it is a massive debt tors in that part of Medicare? How does It is not necessary. I don’t see how increase that puts a balanced budget it get out of there? we can look our constituents in the eye even further out of reach. The trustees of Medicare loan the and say we are producing a balanced It means a lot to me that we, as a money to the U.S. Treasury. Now we budget, when, if this bill passes, we Congress, establish credibility with have it, colleagues. The money that is don’t have a balanced budget. those whom we serve. One of the parts used to pay the doctors that comes Well, was the plan really to balance of doing that is to be honest and to say from Medicare cost reduction is bor- the budget, people might ask, or just to we do have a tight situation here. We rowed money, just the same as if they use as talking points, just a fun cam- are going to have to make some had borrowed it from a financier in paign claiming we have a balance? Our choices—but not brutal choices. London or Beijing. Interest is paid to new Congress was sworn in only 3 We can find the money we need with- the Medicaid trustees. months ago, and we are already shat- out doing anything but eliminating You cannot count the money twice. tering our promises to our constitu- fraud, waste, abuse, duplication, and You cannot save the money here and ents. unwise spending. We don’t have to sav- say it improves Medicare—legally it I think it is fair to say we are acting age children or the military to do so, does improve Medicare—but it provides irresponsibly. Not only are we con- but it is hard work. Every time you no money to spend on new programs tinuing to allow the debt to explode, talk about reducing this program or outside of Medicare, and the Congres- but we aren’t really being honest with that program, a group shows up and sional Budget Office has told us this. our constituents about it. pushes back, but that is why we are Yet they are scoring, I think, $55 bil- Before they cast their votes, House here. lion they claim is going to pay for this Members were told this bill ‘‘pays for As my wife says to me when I com- new expenditure by double counting all new future spending’’ and that it plain: Don’t blame me; you asked for the money. ‘‘offsets all new spending.’’ But this is the job.

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Without would fix this and would allow the doc- will be a shorter-term patch requiring an- objection, it is so ordered. tors to receive the pay they are enti- other series of patchwork legislation just f tled to—and they are entitled to it— nine years from now. but at the same time would not add to They also conclude in this article CONCLUSION OF MORNING the debt. that the permanent fix would ‘‘add $141 BUSINESS billion to the deficit over the first 10 I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning I suggest the absence of a quorum. years and could go as high as $500 bil- business is now closed. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. lion over two decades, as previously re- COATS). The clerk will call the roll. ported here.’’ f The senior assistant legislative clerk I did want to emphasize it is really EXECUTIVE SESSION proceeded to call the roll. not $141 over 10 years, it is $174, be- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask cause when you add up $141 billion in unanimous consent that the order for additional debt over 10 years, you pay the quorum call be rescinded. interest on that. You borrow that NOMINATION OF ALFRED H. BEN- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without money and pay interest, and when you NETT TO BE UNITED STATES objection, it is so ordered. calculate the interest that is paid, the DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I increased interest is $174 billion added SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS would just add that this isn’t just my to the total deficit of America. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under opinion about these cost overruns in Colleagues, our interest payment on the previous order, the Senate will pro- the legislation. Here is a Wall Street our debt is staggering. The highway ceed to executive session to consider Journal article from a few days ago: bill is about $40 billion to $50 billion a the following nomination, which the ‘‘Two-thirds of $214 billion cost would year. Aid to education is nearly $100 clerk will report. be financed through higher deficits. billion a year, for example. The inter- The legislative clerk read the nomi- . . . ’’ That is the subheadline on that. est we pay annually on the current $18 nation of Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, The headline is: ‘‘Senate Wrangles Over trillion debt, in spite of the fact we to be United States District Judge for Medicare-Payments Fix.’’ have some of the lowest interest rates the Southern District of Texas. So I don’t think there is any real we have ever had, was more than $220 Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, we yield doubt about that. The article goes on billion-plus last year. back all remaining time. to say: The Congressional Budget Office, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without however, says that 10 years from now, The deal reached by House leaders would objection, it is so ordered. shift some of those costs onto Medicare bene- with interest rates projected to return All time is yielded back. ficiaries— to the mean and with the deficit every Mr. CORNYN. I ask for the yeas and year out for 10 years, we will be over So some of the Medicare benefits, nays. $900 billion in interest in the 10th year. such as Part C, are not part of trust The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a That is just in 10 years. We go from fund money. It is not paid for when you sufficient second? have that withholding from your pay- $200 billion to $900-plus billion. This is why the Congressional Budget There appears to be a sufficient sec- check, and people with higher incomes Office Director, chosen by our Demo- ond. probably ought to pay a higher per- cratic colleagues, Dr. Elmendorf, a The question is, Will the Senate ad- centage of the cost that they can rea- very capable, wise man, has said we are vise and consent to the nomination of sonably afford, if they have a higher in- on an unsustainable path. This is a Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be come, when they go see a doctor. I path of fiscal destruction. It is not re- United States District Judge for the think we could use that. But at any sponsible. Southern District of Texas? rate, this bill would shift some costs to So day after day, week after week, The clerk will call the roll. Medicare beneficiaries. The article con- we in Congress are going to have to The legislative clerk called the roll. tinues— start saying, no, we don’t have the Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators while providers such as hospitals also would money. Do you not understand? We are necessarily absent: the Senator shoulder some costs. can’t keep digging the hole deeper. We from New Hampshire (Ms. AYOTTE), the So they are paying for some of these are supposed to be trying to figure out Senator from Texas (Mr. CRUZ), the costs by having reduction in payments a way to reduce deficits and balance Senator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- to hospitals that are hurting this year. the budget, not to pass more legisla- HAM), the Senator from Florida (Mr. And the article states: tion that is going to cost more money RUBIO), and the Senator from Pennsyl- The rest would be financed through higher than we have to spend on these things. vania (Mr. TOOMEY). deficits. The only way we will be able to honor The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. No doubt about it. that legislation is to borrow more. LANKFORD). Are there any other Sen- Forbes magazine comments here in That is what we are doing. ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? an article by Stan Collender, saying So I don’t think there is any doubt The result was announced—yeas 95, that ‘‘the procedural choices Congress about what I have said. If somebody nays 0, as follows: is making all favor increasing the def- can come down and prove this bill is [Rollcall Vote No. 136 Ex.] icit rather than at least requiring it paid for I will shake their hand and I YEAS—95 not get any worse.’’ will be happy because I want to do the Alexander Cassidy Flake This is what the article says about doctors fix, and I want to be sure we do Baldwin Coats Franken the SGR—the physician’s payment: it in a responsible financial way. If not, Barrasso Cochran Gardner Bennet Collins Gillibrand ‘‘The SGR change without a full offset we will have legislation, amendments Blumenthal Coons Grassley is projected to add an average of will be offered that I think can fix it Blunt Corker Hatch around $14 billion a year to the def- and that will require Congress to come Booker Cornyn Heinrich icit.’’ Boozman Cotton Heitkamp up with the money in a proper way, do Boxer Crapo Heller Here is a headline from The Fiscal the assistance we need to provide to Brown Daines Hirono Times: ‘‘Medicare ‘Doc Fix’ May Be No our doctors and not add to the debt. Burr Donnelly Hoeven Fix at All.’’ I yield the floor. Cantwell Durbin Inhofe Paul Winfree, an economic policy ex- Capito Enzi Isakson I suggest the absence of a quorum. Cardin Ernst Johnson pert with the Heritage Foundation, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Carper Feinstein Kaine said this: clerk will call the roll. Casey Fischer King

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Vitter Menendez Rounds Warner General, announced that her office Similarly, in early October 2007—just Merkley Sanders 3 weeks after Mr. Mukasey’s nomina- Mikulski Sasse Warren brought charges against two residents Moran Schatz Whitehouse of Queens, NY, for conspiring to use tion was announced, the Republican Murkowski Schumer Wicker weapons of mass destruction and plot- leader criticized me for not yet having Murphy Scott Wyden ting a terrorist attack on American set a hearing date, saying that Demo- NOT VOTING—5 soil. U.S. Attorney Lynch continues to crats should ‘‘not hold Judge Mukasey Ayotte Graham Toomey work tirelessly to protect our Nation, hostage while they play partisan Cruz Rubio but the Senate Republican leadership games.’’ This is the same Republican The nomination was confirmed. continues to play politics with our law leader who is now holding Ms. Lynch’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under enforcement and has prevented the nomination hostage and who has kept the previous order, the motion to re- Senate from fulfilling one of our most her nomination languishing on the consider is considered made and laid essential constitutional duties—the floor for nearly twice as long as the upon the table, and the President will duty to provide advice and consent on past seven Attorneys General com- be immediately notified of the Senate’s Presidential nominations. The same bined. actions. baseless political obstructionism that No one can deny that Ms. Lynch is eminently qualified for the job. The f has stalled Ms. Lynch’s nomination has also led to the Senate’s failure to con- Republican leader should schedule a LEGISLATIVE SESSION firm a single Federal judge so far this vote on Ms. Lynch’s nomination today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- year. She has the votes to be confirmed, and ate will resume legislative session. As one of the country’s top Federal a vote on this highly qualified nominee The majority leader. prosecutors, Loretta Lynch has an un- is long overdue. The Majority must f paralleled record of keeping Americans stop playing political games with our safe from dangerous criminals and ter- law enforcement. MORNING BUSINESS rorists. This includes the successful We should also be voting on all 10 ju- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I prosecution of six individuals for their dicial nominees who have been pending ask unanimous consent that the Sen- roles in a 2009 Al Qaeda plot to attack in the Senate since last year, two of ate be in a period of morning business, the New York subway system, the con- whom just passed the 1-year mark with Senators permitted to speak victions of four terrorists who plotted since they were first nominated. To- therein for up to 10 minutes each. an attack on John F. Kennedy Airport, night, we will consider just one of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and the conviction of a terrorist who those nominees. Once confirmed, Al- objection, it is so ordered. sought to detonate an explosive device fred Bennett will fill a ‘‘judicial emer- f at the New York Federal Reserve. De- gency’’ vacancy in the Southern Dis- spite her distinguished record of serv- trict of Texas that has been empty for TRIBUTE TO ETHELENE ice, the Republican leadership is trying more than 2 years. There is no good ex- THOMPSON to use Ms. Lynch’s nomination for po- planation why it has taken us nearly 7 Mr. REID. Mr. President. I rise today litical gain. This is not how the Senate months to vote on his nomination, nor to recognize Mrs. Ethelene Thompson. should be treating a nomination of is there a good reason for why we are She was born on June 6, 1925, in such importance to law enforcement not voting on the other two pending Water Valley, MS, as the third child of and our national security. nominees to district court vacancies in Minnie and Solomon Morgan. Today, It has now been more than 5 months Texas. There are still two Fifth Circuit Ethelene is a caregiver known to many since President Obama announced the vacancies and seven other Federal dis- in her community for her willingness nomination of Ms. Lynch to be Attor- trict court vacancies in Texas for to provide free childcare and transpor- ney General. Her nomination was re- which there are no nominees. Texas tation to those in need. She lived ported out of the Judiciary Committee has two times the number of Federal through the Great Depression, World with bipartisan support in February, court vacancies of any other State, and War II, the civil rights movement, and yet it has been pending before the full these vacancies account for one-third the election and tenure of the first Af- Senate for 46 days. That is nearly twice of the judicial emergency vacancies on rican-American President. In 1946, she as long as all of the past seven Attor- our Nation’s courts. I urge the Texas married Willie Thompson, and they neys General combined: Richard Senators to work with the President so raised six beautiful daughters, until his Thornburgh, 1 day; William Barr, 5 that we can receive nominees for those passing in 2000. days; Janet Reno, 1 day; John Ashcroft, vacancies as soon as possible. Mrs. Thompson has been instru- 2 days, Alberto Gonzales, 8 days; Mi- Despite promises to govern respon- mental in helping raise her 14 grand- chael Mukasey, 2 days; and Eric Hold- sibly, the Republican majority has con- children, 13 great-grandchildren, and 4 er, 5 days. This historic delay is an em- tinued to obstruct when it comes to ju- great-great-grandchildren. She is barrassment for the Senate. dicial vacancies. When Senate Demo- known to give selflessly of her time In January, Ms. Lynch testified be- crats were in the majority, we con- and wisdom and to countless folks in fore the Senate Judiciary Committee firmed 15 of President Bush’s district her neighborhood and at her church. for nearly 8 hours and she responded to and circuit court nominees by April She helped lead the Girl Scout troops nearly 900 written questions. Not a sin- 2007. We confirmed 68 judges during the for her daughters and granddaughters, gle witness invited by Republicans op- last 2 years of the Bush administra- ensured that her grandson and his posed her nomination. When Repub- tion, building on a record I established friends made it to every sports practice licans stalled consideration of Ms. at the very beginning of the Bush Pres- and game, and has served faithfully as Lynch’s nomination in committee, idency when 100 judges were confirmed a member of the Bloomfield Full Gos- Democrats noted the unnecessary in the 17 months that I served as chair- pel Baptist Church for more than 50 delay and raised concerns about filling man of the Judiciary Committee. The years, where she has been a member of this vital position. The assistant Re- fact that it has taken more than 3 the choir, Sunday school, and kitchen publican leader dismissed this as ‘‘faux months into the 114th Congress for the ministry. outrage.’’ But in November 2007, that Republican majority to schedule a vote I take this opportunity to celebrate same Senator complained that a 7- on a single judicial nominee is dis- Mrs. Ethelene Thompson’s life and leg- week process on the Mukasey nomina- concerting, especially because all four

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From academy appointments. man, who served as the president of the 2010 to 2011, he served as the adminis- In 2010, Kim was appointed State Cantors Assembly of America from 1983 to 1985. Cantor Perlman was devoted to trative judge of the Harris County Civil casework director. District Courts. Judge Bennett has pre- his faith, his family, his community, Kim had a strong hand in boosting sided over 8,400 cases, 640 jury trials, and his country. He served in the U.S. Montana’s economic ties. Kim ran and 550 bench trials. Prior to becoming Marine Corps during World War II and three Montana economic development a judge, he was in private practice for received the Bronze Star for his her- summits hosted by Senator Baucus in a decade and litigated a range of civil oism at Iwo Jima. He stood next to Lt. Butte. The summits brought in folks matters. Judge Bennett has the sup- Roland B. Gittelsohn, the Marine from all around the world, like inves- port of both his Republican home State Corps’ first Jewish chaplain, at the tors, ambassadors, and top business senators, Senator CORNYN and Senator dedication of the 5th Marine Division leaders. Almost 3,400 folks attended the CRUZ. He was voted out of the Judici- Cemetery on Iwo Jima in March 1945. final summit in 2013. Thanks to Kim’s ary Committee unanimously by voice He chanted a version of ‘‘El Malei tireless work on the summits, new vote on February 26. He has strong Rachamim,’’ which is only sung for businesses have moved to Montana. qualifications and should be confirmed. fallen U.S. soldiers. The division chap- I urge the Republican majority to Kim also worked on superfund issues, lain had asked Chaplain Gittelsohn to schedule votes to confirm the remain- the Beaver Dam Park, the Old Work deliver the sermon at a joint service for all those who were killed in the epic ing judicial nominees pending on the Golf Course, and the Maiden Rock battle, but some Catholic and Protes- Executive Calendar. None of the nomi- Bridge on the Big Hole River. tant chaplains objected, so three sepa- nees are controversial. We should do Senator Baucus depended on Kim to rate services were held. But three of our jobs and vote on their nominations run his Butte office smoothly and to the Protestant chaplains boycotted so that they can start doing their jobs represent him at local events. She their own service to join Chaplain working for the American people. often worked nights and weekends, Gittelsohn. They sent copies of his ser- f going above and beyond her duties to mon, ‘‘The Purest Democracy’’, extol- TRIBUTE TO KIM KRUEGER meet the needs of the people of south- ling the cause of democracy and free- west Montana. dom and equality to the entire regi- Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I wish In February 2014, Senator Baucus was ment. It was widely circulated, appear- to honor Kim Short Krueger, a dedi- confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to ing in newspapers and magazines na- cated public servant for the U.S. Con- China and Governor Steve Bullock ap- tionwide, and was read on the radio gress and the people of the State of pointed John Walsh to serve out the and into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Montana for over 39 years. rest of his Senate term. Senator John After the war ended, Cantor Perlman, On behalf of all Montanans and all Walsh asked Kim to continue as field who was born in Flushing, NY, married Americans, I stand to say ‘‘thank you’’ director of his Butte office and as the Muriel Herman in 1947 and completed to Kim for her service to our State and State casework director. his cantorial studies at the Jewish Nation. While I could go on and on about Theological Seminary in 1950. Cantor It is my honor to share the story of Perlman served congregations in Kim’s incredible congressional achieve- Kim’s public service and commitment Lyndhurst and Fairlawn, NJ; Tulsa, ments, I know she is most proud of her to her country. OK; Des Moines, IA; Providence, RI; amazing family. Kim and her husband Kim grew up in the small railroad Stockholm, Sweden; and Sarasota, Kurt have two terrific children, Krista town of Three Forks, MT. Kim was Boca Raton, and Tamarac, FL. Along and Derrick. A true Montana native, only 21 when she packed her bags and the way, he and his wife had four sons: she is very proud that her children moved to Washington, DC. She began Eli, Emanuel ‘‘Manny’’, Richard were born and raised in the historic her congressional career as a recep- ‘‘Rick’’, and Josh. He trained all four city of Butte, MT. tionist for Montana Congressman Dick of his sons in the cantorial arts, and Shoup, back when Montana still had Kim recently retired from my Butte they have carried on the family tradi- two congressional districts. District field office where she was tion is an exemplary way. Always proud of her small town working on special projects. Cantor Perlman was cantor emeritus roots, Kim went to work for Nevada’s During her years of service, Kim al- at Temple Emanu-El in Providence, RI, only Congressman, Jim Santini, in the ways went beyond the call of duty to where he served for 23 years. After he mid 1970s. Kim wore many hats, serv- ensure the Montana congressional of- retired from Temple Emanu-El, at the ing as both the personal secretary and fices met the needs and requests of the age of 76, Cantor Perlman became the the scheduler, and eventually became constituents of our fine State. Her pro- cantor at Temple Beth Kodesh in Boyn- office manager. fessionalism and dedication to her jobs ton Beach, FL. Two years later, he was Ever dedicated to putting Montana and Montana constituents are out- elected the congregation’s Ritual Lead- constituents first, Kim once gave a standing examples of how government er. Cantor Perlman conducted his last young Montana law student her per- should work. Kim’s positive attitude, service there in 2005 and then he and sonal ticket for Nelson Rockefeller’s indispensable knowledge and talent for his wife returned to Rhode Island, swearing-in as Vice-President of the serving constituents were invaluable to where he was a founder of the Friends United States. As fate would have it, the citizens of southwest Montana. of the Rhode Island School for the Kim later married this same young law Deaf. Cantor Perlman was a life mem- student and he became a district court Everyone who knows Kim is touched ber of the Marine Corps League, the judge in Butte, MT. by her energy, kindness, dedication and Jewish War Veterans, JWV, and the In 1983 it was time for Kim to head positive attitude. Knights of Pythias. He served as the home to Montana. Kim went to work I am honored to know Kim and grate- JWV post commander in New York for Senator Max Baucus as field direc- ful that she was able to serve on my City, and the department chaplain in tor of the Butte District office for Senate staff. I know her family and Iowa, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and southwestern Montana. friends join me in thanking her for her Florida. He was the JWV’s first na- Along the way, Kim built up an im- commitment to others. I wish her best tional cantor. pressive record of accomplishments of luck in all of her endeavors and I mentioned that all four of Ivan while always meeting the day-to-day many years of success to come. Perlman’s sons also became cantors.

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He is a He has recently retired from Billy dedication of the memorial at Arling- published author and writes for various Graham Evangelical Association, ton National Cemetery to the 14 Jewish professional journals. though he continues to remain active military chaplains killed in action in I applaud Rabbi Scott and congratu- in a consulting capacity and has World War II, the Korean war, and the late Temple Emanu-El on their good worked with Franklin Graham for Vietnam war. The memorial stands fortune in having had him as one of many years. And Reverend Holley near separate monuments honoring their spiritual leaders for 29 wonderful promises not to really stop working fallen Protestant and Catholic chap- years.∑ ‘‘until he’s old.’’ lains that have been on Chaplains Hill f For nearly 45 years, Henry Holley since 1981 and 1989, respectively. Manny and his wife of more than 65 years, and Eli, like their father before them TRIBUTE TO REVEREND HENRY Bettie, have made their home right at Iwo Jima 66 years earlier, sang the HOLLEY near mine in Marietta, GA. Bettie has ‘‘El Malei Rachamim’’ memorial pray- ∑ Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I wish stood by his side through his career er. Cantor Eli Perlman rose to the rank to honor a great Christian crusader, a and shared in his successes and joys, of captain in the Army’s Special Forces great Georgian, a great American and a including their three grown children, during the Vietnam War era. He served great friend, the Reverend Henry four grandchildren and two great- in 1967 with CPT Morton Harold Sing- Holley, upon his retirement. grandchildren. er, who was killed in a plane crash in Reverend Holley spent 45 years with I try to talk to, and visit with Henry 1968 on his way to lead Hanukkah fes- the Billy Graham Evangelical Associa- Holley, as often as I can. I know that tivities for American servicemen and tion, spreading the Gospel across the God put him in my life for a reason and women. Captain Singer’s name is one world, including in China, Japan, I am honored to call Reverend Holley of the 14 listed on the memorial. Brazil, and even North Korea, as inter- my friend.∑ I would ask my Senate colleagues to national crusade director. f join me in commemorating the wonder- For many years, Reverend Holley ful life and legacy of Cantor Ivan Perl- traveled an average of 150,000 miles and RECOGNIZING CHARLESTON JOB man and expressing our deepest condo- 200 days overseas each year. At 87 years CORPS lences to his beloved wife Muriel; his of age, he has logged 13 million air ∑ Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, today son Rabbi Eli Perlman and his wife miles in his travel over his career with I honor the Charleston Job Corps Cen- Lynne of East Brunswick, NJ; his son the Billy Graham Evangelical Associa- ter and the 50th national anniversary Cantor Emanuel Perlman and his wife tion as a result of working in Korea of this outstanding program. Janice of Baltimore, MD; his son Rabbi more than 275 times and China more Since June of 1965, the Charleston Richard Perlman and his wife Kit of than 100 times. Job Corps Center has been a leader in Coventry, RI; his son Cantor Josh Perl- Henry Holley’s career on behalf of advancing vocational education and man and his wife Sherri of German- the Lord has more than a few ‘‘high- providing training that our State’s town, MD; his sister Annette lights.’’ Reverend Holley organized the youth can utilize for the rest of their Ziegelstein of Baltimore, MD; his 13 historic 1973 crusade in Seoul, Korea, lives. A successful young workforce grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; where never before had so many come means great things for the future of and all the other family and friends of to one place to hear a preacher pro- our State’s economy and for strength- ∑ this extraordinary man. claim the Gospel. On the final day, ening our local communities. What f there were 1.1 million people in attend- began as an all-female center at the old TRIBUTE TO RABBI SCOTT E. ance. During the 5-day Seoul Crusade Kanawha Hotel on Summers Street COLBERT more than 3.2 million people came to grew to become a coeducational facil- ∑ Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, it is an hear Dr. Billy Graham face-to-face. ity in 1976 as interest in the program honor for me to pay tribute to Rabbi In 1974, Holley was crusade director increased. Scott E. Colbert today. for another precedent shattering cru- Administered by the U.S. Depart- Rabbi Colbert will be celebrating his sade: the Greater Rio de Janeiro Billy ment of Labor, Job Corps is a no-cost 29th year with Temple Emanu-El of Graham Crusade in Brazil held at the education and career technical train- Greater Atlanta soon, and his con- world famous Maracana˜ Stadium. More ing program that helps youth ages 16 to gregation is honoring him with a spe- people attended this meeting than any 24 enhance the skills they need to be cial celebration. While I am unable to other crusade ever held in North or independent and successful individuals. attend the event, I have known Rabbi South America, with 250,000 attending The Charleston center is overseen by Scott for some time, and I have had the on closing day. the Philadelphia Regional Office of the good fortune of speaking alongside him In 1992, Holley was responsible for Job Corps and is operated by Horizons at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., the diplomatic and administrative Youth Services. celebration at Ebenezer Baptist Church preparation work for a historic visit by In addition to a strong emphasis on in Atlanta in the past. Dr. Billy Graham to North Korea. Rev- academics, the Charleston Job Corps Rabbi Colbert has served Temple erend Holley directed the small team Center also provides impressive rec- Emanu-El in many capacities since that accompanied Dr. Graham to the reational programs. These programs 1987. He holds degrees from the Univer- capital city of Pyongyang. The signifi- are critical to encouraging our youth sity of California, Los Angeles, as well cant mission to Pyongyang was high- to be creative and work as part of a as New York University, Hebrew Union lighted by Dr. Graham preaching the team—both of which are prized assets College—Jewish Institute of Religion, Gospel in the two churches in North to any employer seeking to hire hard- and the Rabbinical Academy of Amer- Korea. In addition, he lectured at Kim working, talented, resourceful employ- ica. In 1992, he was awarded the pres- Il-Sung University—the first American ees. tigious title of Reform Jewish Educa- to do so. Dr. Graham and Reverend I cannot adequately express how val- tor by the Reform Movement. In 2001, Holley also had a personal meeting uable Job Corps is not only in West he graduated again from the Hebrew with President Kim Il-Sung where he Virginia, but across our entire Nation. Union College—Jewish Institute of Re- brought private messages from Presi- It is often underestimated how much of ligion earning a doctor of ministry de- dent George Bush and Pope John Paul an impact an educator can have on a gree in pastoral counseling. Earlier II. student—not only in the classroom or that year, the college institute honored Organization and administration in a training session, but years down him with an honorary doctorate for his were drilled into Holley during his first the road. Countless lives have been outstanding service to the Jewish peo- career lasting 30 years in the U.S. Ma- positively affected thanks to the edu- ple. rine Corps, including 23 years Active cators, administrators, and supporters

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Mr. President, the assist the subcommittee in making the (The messages received today are Homeland Security Appropriations most up-to-date funding recommenda- printed at the end of the Senate pro- Subcommittee will soon bid farewell to tions to address this unforeseen surge. ceedings.) our congressional fellow, Coast Guard While arguably not a traditional appro- f CDR Eric Bader, who has served the priations area, he also put together a Committee on Appropriations for the subcommittee hearing on trade en- REPORT OF THE VETO OF S.J. past 2 years. Commander Bader will be forcement issues that showed how lax RES. 8, PROVIDING FOR CON- returning to Massachusetts where he trade enforcement and current duty GRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL will be the executive officer of Coast collection policies were unfairly hurt- UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, Guard Air Station Cape Cod. While I ing some American industries. The UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE know Commander Bader is looking for- hearing highlighted the harm to do- RULE SUBMITTED BY THE NA- ward to running the day-to-day oper- mestic steel, crawfish, seafood, and TIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ations of the air station and flying hel- honey producers of these illegally BOARD RELATING TO REPRESEN- icopters again, his departure is a great dumped goods and commodities on TATION CASE PROCEDURES, RE- loss for the Committee on Appropria- American jobs and the economy at CEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT tions as he is an invaluable asset to our large. Commander Bader made critical OF THE SENATE ON MARCH 31, team. recommendations that were adopted to 2015—PM 12 Commander Bader has been detailed improve key components within the The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- to the committee from the Coast Guard Department of Homeland Security, in- fore the Senate the following message since June 2013 and is a key member of cluding the funding of nuclear detec- from the President of the United our professional staff. Mr. President, tion equipment designed to keep our States which was ordered to be printed Commander Bader performed admi- ports safe. in the RECORD, spread in full upon the rably in his role on the Homeland Se- Commander Bader is also an excep- Journal, and held at the desk: curity Appropriations Subcommittee. tional writer. We relied on his editorial f He did everything we asked of him, skills to put the appropriate touches MEMORANDUM OF DISAPPROVAL with pinpoint accuracy, and always into opening statements, press re- S.J. Res. 8 would overturn the Na- beat the deadlines given to him. I leases, and analytical documents tional Labor Relations Board’s re- would also add that he served the com- shared with all the subcommittee cently issued ‘‘representation case pro- mittee during interesting times, per- members. His ability to take dry sta- cedures’’ rule and block modest but haps more interesting than he imag- tistics and create informational, easily overdue reforms to simplify and ined when he accepted the job. He was understandable graphics and charts streamline private sector union elec- here during sequestration, for the Fed- will be greatly missed. His unqualified tions. Accordingly, I am withholding eral Government shutdown in the fall professionalism, perception, superb my approval of this resolution. (The of 2013, the dramatic increase of unac- analytic focus, and technical skills, companied children crossing our south- Pocket Veto Case, 279 U.S. 655 (1929)). combined with a keen sense of humor, Workers need a strong voice in the ern border, our response to the Ebola a cool head, and a modesty rarely seen crisis, numerous Presidentially de- workplace and the economy to protect on Capitol Hill, have played an integral and grow our Nation’s middle class. clared disasters, and fence-jumping and part in moving the homeland security drone incidents at the White House. Unions have played a vital role in giv- appropriations process forward. His ing workers that voice, allowing work- Eric also helped the subcommittee high standards of professionalism and manage the arrival of the fiscal year ers to organize together for higher thoroughness are beyond reproach and wages, better working conditions, and 2016 budget request for the Department his contributions are highly valued. of Homeland Security at the same time the benefits and protections that most Through all of this, Eric maintained workers take for granted today. Work- Congress was considering, and ulti- the decorum and professionalism that mately enacting, the fiscal year 2015 ers deserve a level playing field that we have all come to expect from our lets them freely choose to make their appropriations bill for the Department military officer corps, and he has rep- of Homeland Security that had been voices heard, and this requires fair and resented the Coast Guard with the streamlined procedures for deter- delayed. highest integrity and competence. The Homeland Security Appropria- mining whether to have unions as their Commander Bader has served me, this bargaining representative. Because this tions Subcommittee has greatly bene- subcommittee, and the Senate well. We fited from the experience Commander resolution seeks to undermine a are sorry to see him leave and will miss streamlined democratic process that Bader gained as a Coast Guard officer, him as our colleague but are glad to in particular his insights into the oper- allows American workers to freely count him as a friend. Each of us on choose to make their voices heard, I ations of a complex military organiza- the Homeland Security Appropriations tion that is combined with a large do- cannot support it. Subcommittee wish Eric all the best as To leave no doubt that the resolution mestic agency. He has superb analyt- he moves forward in the next phase of is being vetoed, in addition to with- ical skills that have been critical in his career, where he will be running the holding my signature, I am returning our review of a $39 billion budget re- day-to-day operations of the Coast S.J. Res. 8 to the Secretary of the Sen- quest and in developing complex Guard Air Station in Cape Cod. We ate, along with this Memorandum of spreadsheets that synthesize funding look forward to seeing him back in uni- Disapproval. issues into easily understood docu- form because we anticipate great BARACK OBAMA. ments we have used in hearings, closed things from him in the coming years. THE WHITE HOUSE, March 31, 2015. briefings, in full committee, and on the I am grateful for his contributions.∑ f floor. On the subcommittee, he handled the portfolios for the Federal Law En- f MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE forcement Training Center and the Do- RECEIVED DURING ADJOURMENT MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT mestic Nuclear Detection Office, as ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION well as assisted with the Customs and Messages from the President of the SIGNED Border Protection and Secret Service United States were communicated to Under the authority of the order of portfolios. In this oversight role, Com- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- the Senate on January 6, 2015, the Sec- mander Bader was able to obtain time- retaries. retary of the Senate, on April 1, 2015,

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An act to designate the Federal portation; Energy and Natural Resources; entitled ‘‘Report to the Congress: Medicare building located at 2030 Southwest 145th Ave- Environment and Public Works; Select Com- Payment Policy’’; to the Committee on Fi- nue in Miramar, Florida, as the Benjamin P. mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Rela- nance. Grogan and Jerry. L. Dove Federal Building. tions; Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- EC–1028. A communication from the Assist- H.R. 1527. An act to accelerate the income sions; Homeland Security and Governmental ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- tax benefits for charitable cash contribu- Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to tions for the relief of the families of New Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Ad- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the York Police Department Detectives Wenjian ministration; Small Business and Entrepre- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–141); to Liu and Rafael Ramos, and for other pur- neurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. the Committee on Foreign Relations. poses. EC–1018. A communication from the Direc- EC–1029. A communication from the Assist- H.J. Res. 10. Joint resolution providing for tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the the Smithsonian Institution. titled ‘‘Significant New Use Rule for Pen- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–110); to tane, 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-4-(1,1,2,3,3,3- the Committee on Foreign Relations. Under the authority of the order of EC–1030. A communication from the Assist- the Senate on January 6, 2015, the en- hexafluoropropoxy)’’ (FRL No. 9922–30) re- ceived in the Office of the President of the ant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security rolled bills and joint resolution were Senate on March 19, 2015; to the Committee Administration, Department of Labor, trans- signed on April 1, 2015, during the ad- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule journment of the Senate, by the Acting EC–1019. A communication from the Asso- entitled ‘‘Amendments to Excepted Bene- President pro tempore (Mr. COTTON). ciate General Counsel, Department of Agri- fits’’ ((RIN0938–AS52) (CMS–9946-F2)) re- culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, two ceived in the Office of the President of the f (2) reports relative to vacancies in the De- Senate on March 18, 2015; to the Committee MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE partment of Agriculture, received in the Of- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. fice of the President of the Senate on March EC–1031. A communication from the Assist- At 2:03 p.m., a message from the 19, 2015; to the Committee on Agriculture, ant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security House of Representatives, delivered by Nutrition, and Forestry. Administration, Department of Labor, trans- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, EC–1020. A communication from the Ad- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule announced that the House has agreed ministrator, Rural Business-Cooperative entitled ‘‘Fiduciary Requirements for Disclo- to the following concurrent resolution, Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- sure in Participant-Directed Individual Ac- in which it requests the concurrence of mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule count Plans—Timing of Annual Disclosure’’ (RIN1210–AB68) received in the Office of the the Senate: entitled ‘‘Rural Business Development Grant Program’’ (RIN0570–AA92) received in the Of- President of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to H. Con. Res. 27. Concurrent resolution es- fice of the President of the Senate on March the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, tablishing the budget for the United States 19, 2015; to the Committee on Agriculture, and Pensions. Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–1032. A communication from the Dep- forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal EC–1021. A communication from the Acting uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory years 2017 through 2025. Director of Defense Procurement and Acqui- Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, f sition Policy, Department of Defense, trans- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule suant to law, the report of a rule entitled MEASURES PLACED ON THE entitled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regu- ‘‘Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to CALENDAR lation Supplement: Use of Military Con- Commercial Fishing Operations; Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan; Sea Turtle The following concurrent resolution struction Funds’’ ((RIN0750–AI52) (DFARS Case 2015–D006)) received in the Office of the Conservation; Modification to Fishing Ac- was read, and placed on the calendar: President of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to tivities’’ (RIN0648–BB37) received in the Of- H. Con. Res. 27. Concurrent resolution es- the Committee on Armed Services. fice of the President of the Senate on March tablishing the budget for the United States EC–1022. A communication from the Acting 19, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting Director of Defense Procurement and Acqui- Science, and Transportation. forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal sition Policy, Department of Defense, trans- EC–1033. A communication from the Dep- years 2017 through 2025. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, f entitled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regu- lation Supplement: Deletion of Text Imple- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION menting 10 U.S.C. 2323’’ ((RIN0750–AH45) suant to law, the report of a rule entitled PRESENTED (DFARS Case 2011–D038)) received in the Of- ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, fice of the President of the Senate on March and South Atlantic; 2015 Commercial Ac- The Secretary of the Senate reported 23, 2015; to the Committee on Armed Serv- countability Measure and Closure for South that on March 27, 2015, she had pre- ices. Atlantic Golden Tilefish Longline Compo- sented to the President of the United EC–1023. A communication from the Under nent’’ (RIN0648–XD735) received in the Office States the following enrolled joint res- Secretary of Defense (Policy), Department of of the President of the Senate on March 19, olution: Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, port relative to the training of the U.S. Spe- Science, and Transportation. S.J. Res. 8. Joint resolution providing for cial Operations Forces with friendly foreign EC–1034. A communication from the Dep- congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of forces during fiscal year 2014; to the Com- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory title 5, United States Code, of the rule sub- mittee on Armed Services. Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, mitted by the National Labor Relations EC–1024. A communication from the Prin- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Board relating to representation case proce- cipal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense suant to law, the report of a rule entitled dures. (Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United f law, the National Guard and Reserve Equip- States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota ment Report (NGRER) for fiscal year 2016; to Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XD778) received in the EXECUTIVE AND OTHER the Committee on Armed Services. Office of the President of the Senate on COMMUNICATIONS EC–1025. A communication from the Assist- March 19, 2015; to the Committee on Com- The following communications were ant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Af- merce, Science, and Transportation. laid before the Senate, together with fairs), transmitting legislative proposals rel- EC–1035. A communication from the Dep- ative to the ‘‘National Defense Authoriza- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory accompanying papers, reports, and doc- tion Act for Fiscal Year 2016’’; to the Com- Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, uments, and were referred as indicated: mittee on Armed Services. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- EC–1017. A communication from the Direc- EC–1026. A communication from the Assist- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- ant General Counsel, General Law, Ethics, ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, utive Office of the President, transmitting, and Regulation, Department of the Treasury, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pe- pursuant to law, a report relative to the De- transmitting, pursuant to law, two (2) re- lagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and partment of Homeland Security Appropria- ports relative to vacancies in the Depart- South Atlantic; Trip Limit Increase’’ tions Act, 2015, and requirements for a ment of the Treasury, received in the Office (RIN0648–XD790) received in the Office of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:19 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.008 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2109 President of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the Com- March 23, 2015; to the Committee on Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- merce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. tation. EC–1052. A communication from the Attor- EC–1036. A communication from the Dep- EC–1044. A communication from the Attor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Passaic suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zone; St. Patrick’s Day Fireworks, River, Rutherford, NJ’’ ((RIN1625–AA09) ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Manitowoc River, Manitowoc, Wisconsin’’ (Docket No. USCG–2014–1070)) received in the off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Aleutian Is- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2015– Office of the President of the Senate on lands Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleu- 0130)) received in the Office of the President March 23, 2015; to the Committee on Com- tian Islands Management Area’’ (RIN0648– of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. XD803) received in the Office of the President mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–1053. A communication from the Attor- of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to the Com- tation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–1045. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1037. A communication from the Dep- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zones; Upper Mississippi River Be- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tween Mile 38.0 and 46.0, Thebes, IL; and Be- Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, ‘‘Safety Zone; State Route 520 Bridge Con- tween Mile 78.0 and 81.0, Grand Tower, IL’’ Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- struction, Lake Washington; Seattle, WA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013– suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2015– 0907)) received in the Office of the President ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 0098)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the Com- Off Alaska; Big Skate in the Central Regu- of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- latory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648– mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tation. XD761) received in the Office of the President tation. EC–1054. A communication from the Attor- of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to the Com- EC–1046. A communication from the Attor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1038. A communication from the Dep- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zones; Annual Events Requiring uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory ‘‘Safety Zone for Ice Conditions; Chesapeake Safety Zones in the Captain of the Port Lake Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, and Delaware Canal, Upper Chesapeake Bay, Michigan Zone’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- and Tributaries; MD’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) USCG–2014–1001)) received in the Office of the suant to law, the report of a rule entitled (Docket No. USCG–2014–0292)) received in the President of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Office of the President of the Senate on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pe- March 23, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Transportation. EC–1055. A communication from the Vice lagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and At- merce, Science, and Transportation. President of Government Affairs and Cor- lantic Region; Amendment 20B; Correction’’ EC–1047. A communication from the Attor- porate Communications, National Railroad (RIN0648–BD86) received in the Office of the ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Passenger Corporation, Amtrak, transmit- President of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Amtrak’s Executive Level 1 salary for 2014; Transportation. ‘‘Safety Zone; Moon Island - Long Island to the Committee on Commerce, Science, EC–1039. A communication from the Sec- Bridge Demolition; Boston Inner Harbor, and Transportation. retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Quincy Bay; Quincy, MA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) EC–1056. A communication from the Direc- to law, the National Oceanic and Atmos- (Docket No. USCG–2014–1059)) received in the tor, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation pheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Office of the President of the Senate on and Enforcement, Department of the Inte- Bay Office Biennial Report to Congress; to March 23, 2015; to the Committee on Com- rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and merce, Science, and Transportation. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Mississippi Aban- EC–1048. A communication from the Attor- Transportation. doned Mine Land Plan’’ ((SATS No. MS–024– EC–1040. A communication from the Attor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department FOR) (Docket No. OSM–2014–0005)) received ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- in the Office of the President of the Senate of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled on March 23, 2015; to the Committee on En- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety and Security Zones, Jacksonville ergy and Natural Resources. ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf In- Captain of the Port Zone’’ ((RIN1625–AA00 EC–1057. A communication from the Coun- tracoastal Waterway, St. Petersburg Beach, and RIN1625–AA87) (Docket No . USCG–2014– sel to the Inspector General, Office of Inspec- FL’’ ((RIN1625–AA09) (Docket No. USCG– 0152)) received in the Office of the President tor General, General Services Administra- 2014–0436)) received in the Office of the Presi- of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the Com- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report dent of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- relative to a vacancy in the position of In- Committee on Commerce, Science, and tation. spector General, General Services Adminis- Transportation. EC–1049. A communication from the Attor- tration, received in the Office of the Presi- EC–1041. A communication from the Attor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department dent of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to the ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ernmental Affairs. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zone; Cooper River Bridge Run, Coo- EC–1058. A communication from the Chair- ‘‘Safety Zone; ARCTIC CHALLENGER, Port per River, and Town Creek Reaches, Charles- man of the Consumer Product Safety Com- of Bellingham; Bellingham, WA’’ ((RIN1625– ton, SC’’ ((RIN1625–AA87) (Docket No. USCG– mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2015–0158)) received 2015–0040)) received in the Office of the Presi- Commission’s Annual Performance Report in the Office of the President of the Senate dent of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the for fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on on March 23, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Homeland Security and Governmental Af- merce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. fairs. EC–1042. A communication from the Attor- EC–1050. A communication from the Attor- EC–1059. A joint communication from the ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Chairman and the General Counsel, National of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Labor Relations Board, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the Board’s Buy American Act ‘‘Safety Zone; Pittsburgh, PA; Ice Accumula- ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Chevron Report for fiscal year 2014; to the Committee tions; Allegheny River Mile 1.0–72.0’’ Oil Company Canal, Fourchon, LA’’ on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2015– ((RIN1625–AA09) (Docket No. USCG–2014– fairs. 0126)) received in the Office of the President 1039)) received in the Office of the President EC–1060. A communication from the Board of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the Com- of the Senate on March 23, 2015; to the Com- Members, Railroad Retirement Board, trans- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mitting, pursuant to law, an annual report tation. tation. relative to the Board’s compliance with the EC–1043. A communication from the Attor- EC–1051. A communication from the Attor- Government in the Sunshine Act during cal- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department endar year 2014; to the Committee on Home- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- land Security and Governmental Affairs. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1061. A communication from the Assist- ‘‘Safety Zone; Tuscaloosa Regional Air ‘‘Great Lakes Pilotage Rates—2015 Annual ant Secretary of Defense (Special Operations Show; Black Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL’’ Review and Adjustment’’ ((RIN1625–AC22) and Low Intensity Conflict), transmitting, ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2015– (Docket No. USCG–2014–0481)) received in the pursuant to law, a report relative to the re- 0076)) received in the Office of the President Office of the President of the Senate on port on activities of the National Guard

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:33 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.013 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 Counterdrug Schools; to the Committee on and second times by unanimous con- DONNELLY) was added as a cosponsor of the Judiciary. sent, and referred as indicated: S. 125, a bill to amend title I of the Om- EC–1062. A communication from the Co- nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Chief Privacy Officers, Federal Election By Mr. UDALL (for himself and Mr. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, DURBIN): Act of 1968 to extend the authorization the Commission’s Privacy Report for fiscal S. 896. A bill to establish centers of excel- of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership year 2014; to the Committee on Rules and lence for innovative stormwater control in- Grant Program through fiscal year Administration. frastructure, and for other purposes; to the 2020, and for other purposes. EC–1063. A communication from the Chief Committee on Environment and Public S. 139 of the Regulation Policy, Tracking, and Con- Works. trol Office of the General Counsel, Veterans By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the Health Administration, Department of Vet- Mr. MURPHY): name of the Senator from Mississippi erans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, S. 897. A bill to support evidence-based so- (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedule for cial and emotional learning programing; to of S. 139, a bill to permanently allow an Rating Disabilities—Mental Disorders and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, exclusion under the Supplemental Se- Definition of Psychosis for Certain VA Pur- and Pensions. curity Income program and the Med- By Mr. KIRK (for himself, Mr. BAR- poses’’ (RIN2900–AO96) received in the Office icaid program for compensation pro- of the President of the Senate on March 18, RASSO, Mr. BOOZMAN, and Mr. CAS- 2015; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. SIDY): vided to individuals who participate in EC–1064. A communication from the Direc- S. 898. A bill to amend the Public Health clinical trials for rare diseases or con- tor of Regulations and Policy Management Service Act to provide for the participation ditions. Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- of optometrists in the National Health Serv- S. 157 partment of Health and Human Services, ice Corps scholarship and loan repayment At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of programs, and for other purposes; to the name of the Senator from Arkansas a rule entitled ‘‘Advisory Committee; Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committee; Termi- Pensions. (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor nation’’ (Docket No. FDA–2012–N–0218) re- By Ms. BALDWIN: of S. 157, a bill to repeal the medical ceived in the Office of the President of the S. 899. A bill to amend the Elementary and device tax and the employer and indi- Senate on March 23, 2015; to the Committee Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to vidual responsibility requirements of on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. focus on career readiness, and for other pur- the Patient Protection and Affordable f poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Care Act. cation, Labor, and Pensions. S. 171 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DURING By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and ADJOURNMENT Mr. MARKEY): At the request of Mr. TESTER, the Under the authority of the order of S. 900. A bill to require auto dealers to fix name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. the Senate of March 27, 2015, the fol- outstanding safety recalls before selling or BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. leasing a used passenger motor vehicle; to 171, a bill to amend title 38, United lowing reports of committees were sub- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mitted on March 31, 2015: States Code, to provide for coverage Transportation. under the beneficiary travel program of By Mr. MCCAIN, from the Committee on By Mr. MORAN (for himself and Mr. the Department of Veterans Affairs of Armed Services: BLUMENTHAL): Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Ac- S. 901. A bill to establish in the Depart- certain disabled veterans for travel in tivities of the Committee on Armed Serv- ment of Veterans Affairs a national center connection with certain special disabil- ices, 113th Congress, First and Second Ses- for research on the diagnosis and treatment ities rehabilitation, and for other pur- sions’’ (Rept. No. 114–7). of health conditions of the descendants of poses. By Mr. BURR, from the Select Committee veterans exposed to toxic substances during on Intelligence: S. 298 service in the Armed Forces that are related Special Report entitled ‘‘Report of the Se- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the lect Select Committee on Intelligence Cov- to that exposure, to establish an advisory board on such health conditions, and for name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ering the Period January 3, 2013, to January MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 5, 2015.’’ (Rept. No. 114–8). other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- By Mr. HATCH, from the Committee on Fi- erans’ Affairs. 298, a bill to amend titles XIX and XXI nance: By Mr. SCHUMER: of the Social Security Act to provide Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Ac- S. 902. A bill to prohibit trespassing on States with the option of providing tivities of the Committee on Finance during critical infrastructure used in or affecting services to children with medically the 113th Congress’’ (Rept. No. 114–9). interstate commerce to commit a criminal complex conditions under the Medicaid By Mr. GRASSLEY, from the Committee offense; to the Committee on the Judiciary. program and Children’s Health Insur- on the Judiciary: f Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Ac- ance Program through a care coordina- tivities of the Committee on the Judiciary SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND tion program focused on improving during the 113th Congress’’ (Rept. No. 114–10). SENATE RESOLUTIONS health outcomes for children with f The following concurrent resolutions medically complex conditions and low- ering costs, and for other purposes. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES and Senate resolutions were read, and referred (or acted upon), as indicated: S. 299 The following reports of committees At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the were submitted: By Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mr. SCHU- MER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. names of the Senator from New Hamp- By Mr. BLUNT, from the Committee on BLUMENTHAL, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator Rules and Administration: Special Report entitled ‘‘Review of Legis- DURBIN, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. CARDIN, from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) were added as lative Activity During the 113th Congress’’ and Mr. FRANKEN): cosponsors of S. 299, a bill to allow (Rept. No. 114–11). S. Res. 133. A resolution supporting the travel between the United States and By Mr. THUNE, from the Committee on goals and ideals of National Public Health Cuba. Week; considered and agreed to. Commerce, Science, and Transportation, S. 318 with an amendment in the nature of a sub- By Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the stitute: KIRK, Mr. PETERS, Ms. BALDWIN, and S. 142. A bill to require the Consumer Prod- Mr. DURBIN): name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. uct Safety Commission to promulgate a rule S. Res. 134. A resolution expressing the BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. to require child safety packaging for liquid sense of the Senate that the President and 318, a bill to prioritize funding for the nicotine containers, and for other purposes the Secretary of State should ensure that National Institutes of Health to dis- (Rept. No. 114–12). the Government of Canada does not perma- cover treatments and cures, to main- nently store nuclear waste in the Great S. 304. A bill to improve motor vehicle tain global leadership in medical inno- safety by encouraging the sharing of certain Lakes Basin; to the Committee on Foreign information (Rept. No. 114–13). Relations. vation, and to restore the purchasing power the NIH had after the historic f f doubling campaign that ended in fiscal INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS year 2003. JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 125 S. 439 The following bills and joint resolu- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the tions were introduced, read the first name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. names of the Senator from Connecticut

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:19 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.014 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2111 (Mr. MURPHY) and the Senator from (Mr. PETERS) and the Senator from to medication therapy management Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) were added as Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) were added under part D of the Medicare program. cosponsors of S. 439, a bill to end dis- as cosponsors of S. 637, a bill to amend S. 786 crimination based on actual or per- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, ceived sexual orientation or gender extend and modify the railroad track the name of the Senator from Illinois identity in public schools, and for maintenance credit. (Mr. DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor other purposes. S. 665 of S. 786, a bill to provide paid and fam- S. 498 At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the ily medical leave benefits to certain in- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- dividuals, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Wyoming vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- S. 793 (Mr. ENZI) and the Senator from Indi- sponsor of S. 665, a bill to encourage, At the request of Ms. WARREN, the ana (Mr. COATS) were added as cospon- enhance, and integrate Blue Alert sors of S. 498, a bill to allow reciprocity name of the Senator from Vermont plans throughout the United States in (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- for the carrying of certain concealed order to disseminate information when firearms. sor of S. 793, a bill to amend the Higher a law enforcement officer is seriously Education Act of 1965 to provide for the S. 564 injured or killed in the line of duty, is refinancing of certain Federal student At the request of Mr. MORAN, the missing in connection with the officer’s name of the Senator from Louisiana loans, and for other purposes. official duties, or an imminent and S. 812 (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor credible threat that an individual in- of S. 564, a bill to amend title 38, At the request of Mr. MORAN, the tends to cause the serious injury or names of the Senator from New Mexico United States Code, to include licensed death of a law enforcement officer is hearing aid specialists as eligible for (Mr. HEINRICH), the Senator from Penn- received, and for other purposes. appointment in the Veterans Health sylvania (Mr. TOOMEY) and the Senator Administration of the Department of S. 677 from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the added as cosponsors of S. 812, a bill to poses. name of the Senator from New Jersey enhance the ability of community fi- S. 568 (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- nancial institutions to foster economic At the request of Mr. BROWN, the sor of S. 677, a bill to prohibit the ap- growth and serve their communities, names of the Senator from North Da- plication of certain restrictive eligi- boost small businesses, increase indi- kota (Ms. HEITKAMP) and the Senator bility requirements to foreign non- vidual savings, and for other purposes. from New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) were governmental organizations with re- S. 824 spect to the provision of assistance added as cosponsors of S. 568, a bill to At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the extend the trade adjustment assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance names of the Senator from California Act of 1961. program, and for other purposes. (Mrs. BOXER) and the Senator from S. 571 S. 682 New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) were added as At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the cosponsors of S. 824, a bill to reauthor- names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. ize the Export-Import Bank of the WYDEN) and the Senator from Illinois CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. United States, and for other purposes. (Mr. KIRK) were added as cosponsors of 682, a bill to amend the Truth in Lend- S. 843 S. 571, a bill to amend the Pilot’s Bill ing Act to modify the definitions of a At the request of Mr. BROWN, the of Rights to facilitate appeals and to mortgage originator and a high-cost names of the Senator from Delaware apply to other certificates issued by mortgage. (Mr. COONS) and the Senator from the Federal Aviation Administration, S. 713 Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) were to require the revision of the third At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the added as cosponsors of S. 843, a bill to class medical certification regulations name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- issued by the Federal Aviation Admin- HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. rity Act to count a period of receipt of istration, and for other purposes. 713, a bill to prevent international vio- outpatient observation services in a S. 604 lence against women, and for other hospital toward satisfying the 3-day in- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the purposes. patient hospital requirement for cov- name of the Senator from New York S. 743 erage of skilled nursing facility serv- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the ices under Medicare. sponsor of S. 604, a bill to reauthorize names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. and improve a grant program to assist S. 862 GRASSLEY), the Senator from Montana institutions of higher education in es- At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from Ne- tablishing, maintaining, improving, names of the Senator from New Jersey vada (Mr. HELLER) were added as co- and operating Veteran Student Cen- (Mr. BOOKER), the Senator from Dela- sponsors of S. 743, a bill to amend title ters. ware (Mr. COONS), the Senator from Il- 38, United States Code, to recognize the S. 611 linois (Mr. DURBIN), the Senator from service in the reserve components of At the request of Mr. WICKER, the Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN), the Senator the Armed Forces of certain persons by name of the Senator from West Vir- from New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH), the honoring them with status as veterans ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- Senator from Virginia (Mr. KAINE), the under law, and for other purposes. sponsor of S. 611, a bill to amend the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. MUR- Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthor- S. 774 PHY), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. ize technical assistance to small public At the request of Mr. MORAN, the KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from Michi- water systems, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Oklahoma gan (Mr. PETERS) and the Senator from S. 624 (Mr. INHOFE) and the Senator from Ar- Colorado (Mr. BENNET) were added as At the request of Mr. BROWN, the kansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as cosponsors of S. 862, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Colorado cosponsors of S. 774, a bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor Federal Financial Institutions Exam- provide more effective remedies to vic- of S. 624, a bill to amend title XVIII of ination Council Act of 1978 to improve tims of discrimination in the payment the Social Security Act to waive coin- the examination of depository institu- of wages on the basis of sex, and for surance under Medicare for colorectal tions, and for other purposes. other purposes. cancer screening tests, regardless of S. 776 S. 875 whether therapeutic intervention is re- At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the quired during the screening. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. names of the Senator from New Hamp- S. 637 RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. shire (Ms. AYOTTE) and the Senator At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the 776, a bill to amend title XVIII of the from West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) were names of the Senator from Michigan Social Security Act to improve access added as cosponsors of S. 875, a bill to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.015 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of Whereas in 2013, the percentage of adults nomic impacts on the Great Lakes and the 1938 to strengthen equal pay require- smoking in the United States decreased from people that depend on them for their liveli- ments. 21.2 percent to 19.6 percent and the percent- hood: Now, therefore, be it age of physically inactive adults in the Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate f United States decreased from 26.2 percent to that— SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS 22.9 percent; and (1) the Government of Canada should not Whereas efforts to adequately support pub- allow a permanent nuclear waste repository lic health and prevention can continue to to be built within the Great Lakes Basin; SENATE RESOLUTION 133—SUP- transform a health system focused on treat- (2) the President and the Secretary of PORTING THE GOALS AND ing illness to a health system focused on pre- State should take appropriate action to IDEALS OF NATIONAL PUBLIC venting disease and promoting wellness: work with the Government of Canada to pre- HEALTH WEEK Now, therefore, be it vent a permanent nuclear waste repository Resolved, That the Senate— from being built within the Great Lakes Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mr. SCHU- (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- Basin; and MER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. tional Public Health Week; (3) the President and the Secretary of BLUMENTHAL, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. (2) recognizes the efforts of public health State should work together with their Gov- DURBIN, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. CARDIN, and professionals, the Federal Government, ernment of Canada counterparts on a safe Mr. FRANKEN) submitted the following States, tribes, municipalities, local commu- and responsible solution for the long-term resolution; which was considered and nities, and individuals in preventing disease storage of nuclear waste. and injury; f agreed to: (3) recognizes the role of public health in S. RES. 133 improving the health of individuals in the NOTICE: REGISTRATION OF MASS Whereas the week of April 6, 2015, through United States; MAILINGS April 12, 2015, is National Public Health (4) encourages increased efforts and re- Week; sources to improve the health of people in The filing date for the 2015 first quar- Whereas the theme for National Public the United States to create the healthiest ter Mass Mailing report is Monday, Health Week in 2015 is ‘‘Healthiest Nation nation in one generation through— April 27, 2015. An electronic option is 2030’’, with the goal of making the United (A) greater opportunities to improve com- now available on Webster that will States the healthiest nation in one genera- munity health and prevent disease and in- allow forms to be submitted via a tion; jury; and fillable pdf document. If your office did Whereas public health organizations use (B) strengthening the public health system no mass mailings during this period, National Public Health Week to educate the in the United States; and public, policymakers, and public health pro- (5) encourages the people of the United please submit a form that states fessionals on issues that are important to States to learn about the role of the public ‘‘none.’’ improving the health of the people of the health system in improving health in the Mass mailing registrations, or nega- United States; United States. tive reports can be submitted elec- Whereas the value of a strong public health f tronically or delivered to the Senate system is in the air we breathe, the water we Office of Public Records, 232 Hart drink, the food we eat, and the places where SENATE RESOLUTION 134—EX- Building, Washington, D.C. 20510–7116. we all live, learn, work, and play; PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Whereas there is a 16 percent difference in The Senate Office of Public Records SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. the health status of people living in the AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE healthiest States compared to people living For further information, please contact in the least healthy States; SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE the Senate Office of Public Records at Whereas public health professionals help GOVERNMENT OF CANADA DOES (202) 224–0322. communities prevent, prepare for, withstand, NOT PERMANENTLY STORE NU- and recover from the impact of a full range CLEAR WASTE IN THE GREAT f of health threats, including disease out- LAKES BASIN CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON breaks, natural disasters, and disasters caused by human activity; Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. THE BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 2016 Whereas public health professionals col- KIRK, Mr. PETERS, Ms. BALDWIN, and On Thursday, March 26, 2015, the Sen- laborate with partners that are not in the Mr. DURBIN) submitted the following ate adopted S. Con. Res. 11, as amend- health sector, such as city planners, trans- resolution; which was referred to the ed, as follows: portation officials, education officials, and Committee on Foreign Relations: private sector businesses, recognizing that S. CON. RES. 11 S. RES. 134 other sectors have an important influence on Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- health; Whereas the water resources of the Great resentatives concurring), Whereas according to the Institute of Med- Lakes Basin are precious public natural re- SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE icine, despite being one of the wealthiest na- sources, shared by the Great Lakes States BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016. tions in the world, the United States ranks and the Canadian Provinces; (a) DECLARATION.—Congress declares that below many other economically prosperous Whereas the United States and Canada this resolution is the concurrent resolution and developing countries with respect to have, since 1909, worked to maintain and im- on the budget for fiscal year 2016 and that many indicators for healthy life, including prove the water quality of the Great Lakes this resolution sets forth the appropriate life expectancy, infant mortality rates, low through water quality agreements; budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through birth weight rates, and the rate of drug-re- Whereas over 40,000,000 people in both Can- 2025. lated deaths; ada and the United States depend on the (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Whereas studies show that small strategic fresh water from the Great Lakes for drink- tents for this concurrent resolution is as fol- investments in prevention can result in sig- ing water; lows: Whereas Ontario Power Generation is pro- nificant savings in health care costs; Sec. 1. Concurrent resolution on the budget posing to build a permanent geological re- Whereas each 10 percent increase in local for fiscal year 2016. public health spending contributes to a 6.9 pository for nuclear waste less than one mile percent decrease in infant deaths, a 3.2 per- from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario, TITLE I—RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND cent decrease in deaths related to cardio- Canada; AMOUNTS vascular disease, a 1.4 percent decrease in Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and Sec. 101. Recommended levels and amounts. deaths due to diabetes, and a 1.1 percent de- can take tens of thousands of years to de- Sec. 102. Social Security. crease in cancer-related deaths; compose to safe levels; Sec. 103. Postal Service discretionary ad- Whereas in communities across the coun- Whereas, during the 1980s, when the De- ministrative expenses. try, more people are changing the way they partment of Energy, in accordance with the Sec. 104. Major functional categories. care for their health by avoiding tobacco Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, was study- TITLE II—RECONCILIATION use, eating healthier, becoming more phys- ing potential sites for a permanent nuclear Sec. 201. Reconciliation in the Senate. ically active, and preventing unintentional waste repository in the United States, the Sec. 202. Limit on Senate consideration of injuries at home and in the workplace; Government of Canada expressed concern reconciliation. Whereas despite having a high infant mor- with locating a permanent nuclear waste re- tality rate compared to other economically pository within shared water basins of the TITLE III—RESERVE FUNDS prosperous and developing countries, the two countries; and Sec. 301. Spending-neutral reserve fund to United States is making progress, with the Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the increase the pace of economic infant mortality rate declining 12 percent Great Lakes could have lasting and severely growth and private sector job between 2005 and 2011; adverse environmental, health, and eco- creation in the United States.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0655 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.017 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2113 Sec. 302. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to Sec. 332. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to Sec. 354. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- strengthen America’s prior- achieve savings by helping tect and strengthen the Depart- ities. struggling Americans on the ment of Veterans Affairs, hire Sec. 303. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- road to personal and financial more health care professionals tect flexible and affordable independence. for the Department, and ensure healthcare choices for all. Sec. 333. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- quality and timely access to Sec. 304. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for im- ing to conserving Federal land, health care for all veterans. proving access to the Children’s enhancing access to Federal Sec. 355. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to Health Insurance Program. land for recreational opportuni- maintain and enhance access, Sec. 305. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for ties, and making investments choice, and accountability in other health reforms. in counties and schools. veterans care through the Vet- Sec. 306. Spending-neutral reserve fund for Sec. 334. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- erans Choice Card program. child welfare. Sec. 356. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 307. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for tect taxpayers from identity ing to promoting equal pay. veterans and servicemembers. fraud. Sec. 308. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for tax Sec. 335. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 357. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- reform and administration. ing to career and technical edu- ing to legislation submitted to Sec. 309. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to in- cation. Congress by the President of vest in the infrastructure in Sec. 336. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- the United States to protect America. ing to FEMA preparedness. and strengthen Social Security. Sec. 310. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for air Sec. 337. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 358. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- transportation. ing to expanding, enhancing, or ing to a simplified income-driv- Sec. 311. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- otherwise improving science, en student loan repayment op- mote jobs in the United States technology, engineering, and tion. through international trade. mathematics. Sec. 359. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 312. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to in- Sec. 338. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- ing to the protection of clean crease employment opportuni- mote the next generation of water using scientific standards ties for disabled workers. NIH researchers in the United while maintaining the tradi- Sec. 313. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for States. tional role of agriculture. Higher Education Act reform. Sec. 360. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 314. Spending-neutral reserve fund for Sec. 339. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- ing to promoting manufac- lating to keeping the Federal energy legislation. Water Pollution Control Act fo- Sec. 315. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to re- turing in the United States. Sec. 340. Spending-neutral reserve fund to cused on the protection of form environmental statutes. water quality. Sec. 316. Spending-neutral reserve fund for prohibit aliens without legal Sec. 361. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- water resources legislation. status in the United States Sec. 317. Spending-neutral reserve fund on from qualifying for a refundable ing to saving Medicare. mineral security and mineral tax credit. Sec. 362. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- ing to supporting Israel. rights. Sec. 341. Deficit-reduction reserve fund for Sec. 363. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for leg- Sec. 318. Spending-neutral reserve fund to report elimination or modifica- islation to allow Americans to reform the abandoned mine tion. earn paid sick time. lands program. Sec. 342. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to ad- Sec. 364. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 319. Spending-neutral reserve fund to dress heroin and prescription ing to providing health care to improve forest health. opioid abuse. Sec. 320. Spending-neutral reserve fund to veterans who have geographic Sec. 343. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to reauthorize funding for pay- inaccessibility to care. strengthen our Department of ments in lieu of taxes to coun- Sec. 365. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Defense civilian workforce. ties and other units of local ing to increasing access to Sec. 344. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for De- government. higher education for low-in- Sec. 321. Spending-neutral reserve fund for partment of Defense reform. come Americans through the financial regulatory system re- Sec. 345. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to im- Federal Pell Grant program. form. prove Federal workforce devel- Sec. 366. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to con- Sec. 322. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to im- opment, job training, and reem- sumer price transparency. prove Federal program adminis- ployment programs. Sec. 367. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- tration. Sec. 346. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- ing to transparency in health Sec. 323. Spending-neutral reserve fund to vide energy assistance and in- premium billing. implement agreements with vest in energy efficiency and Sec. 368. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- freely associated states. conservation. ing to carbon emissions. Sec. 324. Spending-neutral reserve fund to Sec. 347. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to en- Sec. 369. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- protect payments to rural hos- able greater collaboration be- lating to requiring the Federal pitals and create sustainable tween the Department of Vet- Government to allow states to access for rural communities. erans Affairs and law school opt out of Common Core with- Sec. 325. Spending-neutral reserve fund to clinics serving veterans. out penalty. encourage State medicaid dem- Sec. 348. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to in- Sec. 370. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- onstration programs to pro- crease funding for Department ing to small business tax relief. mote independent living and in- of Energy nuclear waste clean- Sec. 371. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- tegrated work for the disabled. up. lating to the disposal of certain Sec. 326. Spending-neutral reserve fund to Sec. 349. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Federal land. allow pharmacists to be paid ing to Department of Defense Sec. 372. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- for the provision of services initiatives to bolster resilience lating to prohibiting funding of under Medicare. of mission-critical department Sec. 327. Spending-neutral reserve fund to international organizations infrastructure to impacts from improve our Nation’s commu- during the implementation of climate change and associated nity health centers. the United Nations Arms Trade events. Sec. 328. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- Treaty prior to Senate ratifica- lating to the funding of inde- Sec. 350. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to end tion and adoption of imple- pendent agencies, which may Operation Choke Point and pro- menting legislation. include subjecting the Con- tect the Second Amendment. Sec. 373. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- sumer Financial Protection Bu- Sec. 351. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pre- ing to reimposing waived sanc- reau to the regular appropria- vent the use of Federal funds tions and imposing new sanc- tions process. for the bailout of improvident tions against Iran for violations Sec. 329. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for ex- State and local governments. of the Joint Plan of Action or a port promotion. Sec. 352. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- comprehensive nuclear agree- Sec. 330. Spending-neutral reserve fund to tect Medicaid beneficiaries ment. reform, improve, and enhance from benefit cuts. Sec. 374. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- 529 college savings plans. Sec. 353. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to im- ing to supporting United States Sec. 331. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- prove health outcomes and citizens held hostage in the ing to securing overseas diplo- lower the costs of caring for United States embassy in matic facilities of the United medically complex children in Tehran, Iran, between Novem- States. Medicaid. ber 3, 1979, and January 20, 1981.

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Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- borne commerce in our ports change. ing to improving retirement se- and harbors. Sec. 378. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- curity. Sec. 399u. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- ing to regulation by the Envi- Sec. 399a. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to im- ing to the modernization of the ronmental Protection Agency prove the competitiveness of nuclear command, control, and of greenhouse gas emissions. the United States. communications architecture Sec. 379. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 399b. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- of the United States. ing to protecting privately held ing to ensuring that the con- Sec. 399v. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- water rights and permits. servation of northern long- ing to BARDA and the Bio- Sec. 380. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- eared bat populations and local Shield Special Reserve Fund. lating to prohibiting awarding economic development are com- Sec. 399w. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- of construction contracts based patible. ing to improving the nuclear on awardees entering or not en- Sec. 399c. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to im- forces and missions of the Air tering into agreements with prove cybersecurity. Force. labor organizations. Sec. 399d. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to Sec. 399x. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 381. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- allow the Drug Enforcement ing to promoting economic ing to strengthening the United Administration and Federal Bu- growth and job creation for States Postal Service. reau of Investigation to enter small businesses. Sec. 382. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pre- into joint task forces with trib- Sec. 399y. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- vent American jobs from being al and local law enforcement ing to the definition of full- moved overseas by reducing the agencies. time employee. corporate income tax rate. Sec. 399e. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 399z. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 383. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- ing to encouraging cost savings ing to improving the effective- ing to ensuring equal treatment in office space used by Federal ness and efficiency of the Fed- of married couples under the agencies. eral regulatory process. Social Security program and by Sec. 399f. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 399aa. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to the Department of Veterans Af- ing to providing technical as- expedite awards under the In- fairs. sistance to small businesses ternal Revenue Service whistle- Sec. 384. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to in- and aspiring entrepreneurs blower program. crease wages for American through small business develop- Sec. 399bb. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- workers. ment centers. lating to encouraging the in- Sec. 385. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 399g. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- creased use of performance con- ing to deterring the migration ing to ensuring that medical fa- tracting in Federal facilities. of unaccompanied children cilities of the Department of Sec. 399cc. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- from El Salvador, Guatemala, Veterans Affairs meet the needs lating to improving informa- and Honduras. of women veterans. tion sharing by the Inspector Sec. 399h. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 386. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- General of the Department of ing to supporting efficient ing to middle class tax relief. Veterans Affairs with respect to Sec. 387. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- resourcing for the Asia rebal- investigations relating to sub- lating to ensuring proper eco- ance policy. standard health care, delayed Sec. 399i. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- nomic consideration in designa- and denied health care, patient ing to preventing access to tion of critical habitat. deaths, other findings that di- marijuana edibles by children Sec. 388. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to rectly relate to patient care, in States that have decriminal- strengthen the national do-not- and other management issues ized marijuana. call registry. Sec. 399j. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- of the Department. Sec. 389. Deficit–neutral reserve fund to end Sec. 399dd. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to ing to providing mortgage lend- ‘‘too big to fail’’ bailouts for address the disproportionate ing to rural areas. Wall Street mega-banks (over Sec. 399k. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- regulatory burdens on commu- $500 billion in total assets). ing to the construction of Arc- nity banks and credit unions. Sec. 390. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- tic polar icebreakers. Sec. 399ee. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to ing to ending Washington’s ille- Sec. 399l. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- protect the Corporation for Na- gal exemption from the Patient ing to researching health condi- tional and Community Service. Protection and Affordable Care tions of the descendants of vet- Sec. 399ff. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Act. erans exposed to toxic sub- ing to ensuring that Depart- Sec. 391. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- stances during service in the ment of Justice attorneys com- lating to increasing funding for Armed Forces. ply with disclosure obligations the relocation of the United Sec. 399m. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- in criminal prosecutions. States Embassy in Israel from lating to raising the Family of Sec. 399gg. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Funds limit of the Small Busi- promote biomedical research. Sec. 392. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- ness Investment Company Pro- Sec. 399hh. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to ing to revise or repeal seques- gram. address the heroin and meth- tration. Sec. 399n. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- amphetamine abuse epidemic in Sec. 393. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- ing to detection, investigation, the United States. ing to promoting the return of and prosecution of the owners Sec. 399ii. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- children who have been legally and operators of websites who ing to providing access to nec- adopted by United States citi- knowingly allow such websites essary equipment for Medicare zens from the Democratic Re- to be used to advertise commer- beneficiaries. public of the Congo. cial sex with children over the Sec. 399jj. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 394. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Internet. lating to prioritizing the con- ing to development of a new nu- Sec. 399o. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to struction of infrastructure clear-capable cruise missile by support State drought preven- projects that are of national the Department of Defense and tion plans. and regional significance and the National Nuclear Security Sec. 399p. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- projects in high priority cor- Administration. ing to protecting the reliability ridors. Sec. 395. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- of the electricity grid. Sec. 399kk. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- vide equity in the tax treat- Sec. 399q. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to lating to encouraging the ment of public safety officer preserve and protect the open United States’ NATO allies to death benefits. Internet. reverse declines in defense Sec. 396. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 399r. Spending-neutral reserve fund re- spending and bear a more pro- ing to eliminating the backlog lating to reforming the Federal portionate burden for ensuring of sexual assault evidence kits. regulatory process. the security of NATO.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0655 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2115 Sec. 399ll. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- Sec. 399ggg. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399bbbb. Deficit-neutral reserve fund ing to the investigation and re- lating to enhancing and im- relating to providing adequate covery of missing weapons and proving the United States Pat- funding for the Contract Tower military equipment provided to ent and Trademark Office in Program of the Federal Avia- the Government of Yemen by order to reduce the application tion Administration. the United States Government. backlog. Sec. 399cccc. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399mm. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399hhh. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- lating to underground and sur- lating to improving higher edu- lating to provide additional face mining safety and health cation data and transparency. funding for international stra- research. Sec. 399nn. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- tegic communications. Sec. 399dddd. Deficit-neutral reserve fund Sec. 399iii. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for lating to supporting programs relating to investing in ad- elementary and secondary edu- funded by the Older Americans vanced fossil energy technology cation. Act of 1965. research and development. Sec. 399jjj. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399eeee. Deficit-neutral reserve funds Sec. 399oo. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- lating to investing in rural and relating to foreign persons. lating to Native children. tribal water infrastructure. Sec. 399ffff. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399pp. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399kkk. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- lating to special treatment of lating to protecting the per- lated to sexual assault at insti- the income tax credit for re- sonal information of consumers tutions of higher education. search expenditures for startup Sec. 399lll. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- from data breaches. companies. Sec. 399qq. Deficit-reduction reserve fund lating to simplifying and ex- TITLE IV—BUDGET PROCESS for Government reform and effi- panding tax incentives for high- ciency. er education. Subtitle A—Budget Enforcement Sec. 399mmm. Deficit-neutral reserve fund Sec. 399rr. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 401. Extension of enforcement of budg- relating to authorizing children lating to medical treatment etary points of order in the eligible for health care under and compensation for first re- Senate. laws administered by Secretary sponders, survivors, and their Sec. 402. Senate point of order against legis- of Veterans Affairs to retain families injured and made ill by lation increasing long-term such eligibility until age 26. deficits. the 9/11 attacks. Sec. 399nnn. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399ss. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 403. Point of order against advance ap- lating to supporting workforce propriations. lating to construction of Native development through appren- American schools. Sec. 404. Supermajority enforcement of un- ticeship programs. funded mandates. Sec. 399tt. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399ooo. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 405. Repeal of Senate point of order lating to increasing the guar- lating to the prioritization of against certain reconciliation antee threshold for the Surety broad-based criminal justice re- legislation. Bond Guarantee Program. form. Sec. 406. Point of order against changes in Sec. 399ppp. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399uu. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- mandatory programs. lating to strengthening the lating to Indo-Pacific partner Sec. 407. Prohibition on agreeing to legisla- economy by accelerating the capacity building and strategy. tion without a score. transfer of technologies from Sec. 399vv. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 408. Protecting the savings in reported laboratories of the Department lating to addressing meth- reconciliation bills. of Energy and the Department amphetamine abuse in the Sec. 409. Point of order against exceeding United States. of Defense to the marketplace. Sec. 399qqq. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- funds designated for overseas Sec. 399ww. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- lating to supporting trade and contingency operations. lating to the National Guard travel at ports of entry. Sec. 410. Senate point of order against provi- State Partnership Program. Sec. 399rrr. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- sions of appropriations legisla- Sec. 399xx. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- lating to imposing sanctions tion that constitute changes in lating to improving the preven- with respect to foreign persons mandatory programs affecting tion and treatment of agricul- responsible for gross violations the Crime Victims Fund. tural virus outbreaks. of internationally recognized Sec. 411. Accuracy in budget enforcement. Sec. 399yy. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- human rights or significant Sec. 412. Fair value estimates. lating to the importance of fi- acts of corruption. Sec. 413. Honest accounting estimates. nancial literacy education to Sec. 399sss. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 414. Currency modernization. allow individuals to make in- lating to reforming student Sec. 415. Certain energy contracts. formed and effective decisions loan programs. Sec. 416. Long-term scoring. with their financial resources. Sec. 399ttt. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 417. Requiring clearer reporting of pro- jected Federal spending and Sec. 399zz. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- lating to increasing funding for deficits. lating to comprehensive mental the TIGER discretionary grant Sec. 418. Reporting on tax expenditures. health reform. program of the Department of Transportation. Sec. 419. Congressional Budget Office esti- Sec. 399aaa. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399uuu. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- mates. lating to improving oral health lating to promoting the use of Sec. 420. To require transparent reporting care for children and pregnant college savings accounts. on the ongoing costs and sav- women under Medicaid. Sec. 399vvv. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- ings to taxpayers of Sec. 399bbb. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- lating to establishing a new Obamacare. lating to the National Park outcome-based process for au- Sec. 421. Prohibiting the use of guarantee Service Centennial. thorizing innovative higher fees as an offset. Sec. 399ccc. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- education providers. Sec. 422. Adjustments for sequestration re- lating to increasing college Sec. 399www. Deficit-neutral reserve fund placement. completion. relating to improving commu- Sec. 423. To convey clear information to Sec. 399ddd. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- nity relations with law enforce- Congress and the public about lating to encouraging freight ment officers. projected Federal outlays, reve- planning and investment that Sec. 399xxx. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to nues, and deficits. incorporates all modes of trans- support research. Sec. 424. Adjustment for wildfire suppression Sec. 399yyy. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- portation, including rail, water- funding. lating to support for Ukraine, ways, ports, and highways. which should include the provi- Subtitle B—Other Provisions Sec. 399eee. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- sion of lethal defensive articles. Sec. 431. Oversight of Government perform- lated to providing for full fund- Sec. 399zzz. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- ance. ing for at-sea and dockside lating to providing funding to Sec. 432. Budgetary treatment of certain dis- monitoring for certain fish- combat anti-Semitism in Eu- cretionary administrative ex- eries. rope. penses. Sec. 399fff. Deficit-neutral reserve fund re- Sec. 399aaaa. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to Sec. 433. Application and effect of changes lating to training and resources provide students and families in allocations and aggregates. for first responders responding with transparent, easily under- Sec. 434. Adjustments to reflect changes in to hazardous materials inci- stood postsecondary education concepts and definitions. dents on railroads. financial aid information. Sec. 435. Exercise of rulemaking powers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0655 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 TITLE I—RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND Fiscal year 2024: $21,254,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: AMOUNTS Fiscal year 2025: $21,207,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,072,000,000. SEC. 101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND (6) DEBT HELD BY THE PUBLIC.—The appro- (B) Outlays, $6,039,000,000. AMOUNTS. priate levels of debt held by the public are as Fiscal year 2023: The following budgetary levels are appro- follows: (A) New budget authority, $6,266,000,000. priate for each of fiscal years 2016 through Fiscal year 2016: $13,799,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $6,232,000,000. 2025: Fiscal year 2017: $14,042,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of Fiscal year 2018: $14,222,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,462,000,000. the enforcement of this resolution: Fiscal year 2019: $14,445,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $6,428,000,000. (A) The recommended levels of Federal Fiscal year 2020: $14,674,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: revenues are as follows: Fiscal year 2021: $14,912,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,665,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: $2,666,755,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $15,230,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $6,630,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $2,763,328,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $15,419,000,000,000. SEC. 103. POSTAL SERVICE DISCRETIONARY AD- Fiscal year 2018: $2,858,131,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $15,500,000,000,000. MINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Fiscal year 2019: $2,974,147,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $15,538,000,000,000. In the Senate, the amounts of new budget Fiscal year 2020: $3,099,410,000,000. (7) FEDERAL TAX EXPENDITURES.—The levels authority and budget outlays of the Postal Fiscal year 2021: $3,241,963,000,000. of Federal tax expenditures are as follows: Service for discretionary administrative ex- Fiscal year 2022: $3,388,688,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: $1,481,800,000,000. penses are as follows: Fiscal year 2023: $3,550,388,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $1,593,500,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: Fiscal year 2024: $3,722,144,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: $1,670,800,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $267,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $3,905,648,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $1,738,019,000,000. (B) Outlays, $266,000,000. (B) The amounts by which the aggregate Fiscal year 2020: $1,810,158,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: levels of Federal revenues should be changed Fiscal year 2021: $1,890,648,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $277,000,000. are as follows: Fiscal year 2022: $1,973,922,000,000. (B) Outlays, $277,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: $0. Fiscal year 2023: $2,064,520,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2017: $0. Fiscal year 2024: $2,160,235,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $288,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: $0. Fiscal year 2025: $2,261,769,000,000. (B) Outlays, $288,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $0. SEC. 102. SOCIAL SECURITY. Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2020: $0. (a) SOCIAL SECURITY REVENUES.—For pur- (A) New budget authority, $299,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: $0. poses of Senate enforcement under sections (B) Outlays, $298,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $0. 302 and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2023: $0. of 1974, the amounts of revenues of the Fed- (A) New budget authority, $310,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $0. eral Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust (B) Outlays, $310,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $0. Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Fiscal year 2021: (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes Trust Fund are as follows: (A) New budget authority, $321,000,000. of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- Fiscal year 2016: $792,776,000,000. (B) Outlays, $320,000,000. propriate levels of total new budget author- Fiscal year 2017: $824,342,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: ity are as follows: Fiscal year 2018: $857,154,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $334,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: $3,003,274,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $890,609,000,000. (B) Outlays, $333,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $2,894,221,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $925,760,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2018: $2,958,672,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: $962,188,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $346,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $3,107,799,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $1,000,637,000,000. (B) Outlays, $345,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $3,228,534,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $1,040,394,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2021: $3,337,729,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $1,081,476,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $358,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $3,455,558,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $1,123,748,000,000. (B) Outlays, $357,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $3,525,594,000,000. (b) SOCIAL SECURITY OUTLAYS.—For pur- Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2024: $3,624,025,000,000. poses of Senate enforcement under sections (A) New budget authority, $371,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $3,646,263,000,000. 302 and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act (B) Outlays, $370,000,000. (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the of 1974, the amounts of outlays of the Fed- SEC. 104. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. enforcement of this resolution, the appro- eral Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Congress determines and declares that the priate levels of total budget outlays are as Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance appropriate levels of new budget authority follows: Trust Fund are as follows: and outlays for fiscal years 2016 through 2025 Fiscal year 2016: $3,037,267,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: $778,032,000,000. for each major functional category are: Fiscal year 2017: $2,928,317,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $825,829,000,000. (1) National Defense (050): Fiscal year 2018: $2,945,067,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: $882,521,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: Fiscal year 2019: $3,080,929,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $941,034,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $620,263,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $3,185,512,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $1,005,632,000,000. (B) Outlays, $605,189,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: $3,308,296,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: $1,073,227,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: Fiscal year 2022: $3,449,532,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $1,145,188,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $544,506,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $3,497,247,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $1,222,754,000,000. (B) Outlays, $576,934,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $3,576,890,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $1,305,622,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2025: $3,614,976,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $1,394,327,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $557,744,000,000. (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- (c) SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIVE EX- (B) Outlays, $558,049,000,000. ment of this resolution, the amounts of the PENSES.—In the Senate, the amounts of new Fiscal year 2019: deficits are as follows: budget authority and budget outlays of the (A) New budget authority, $571,019,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: $370,512,000,000. Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (B) Outlays, $564,685,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $164,989,000,000. Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insur- Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: $86,936,000,000. ance Trust Fund for administrative expenses (A) New budget authority, $585,310,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $106,782,000,000. are as follows: (B) Outlays, $573,614,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $86,102,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2021: $66,333,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $5,026,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $599,627,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $60,844,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,089,000,000. (B) Outlays, $586,038,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: –$53,141,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2024: –$145,254,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $5,175,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $600,634,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: –$290,672,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,190,000,000. (B) Outlays, $596,103,000,000. (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—Pursuant to section Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2023: 301(a)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of (A) New budget authority, $5,345,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $615,997,000,000. 1974, the appropriate levels of the public debt (B) Outlays, $5,316,000,000. (B) Outlays, $603,051,000,000. are as follows: Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2016: $19,009,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $5,518,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $631,771,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $19,396,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,487,000,000. (B) Outlays, $611,920,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: $19,718,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2019: $20,055,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $5,699,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $648,836,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $20,375,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,668,000,000. (B) Outlays, $632,992,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: $20,676,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (2) International Affairs (150): Fiscal year 2022: $21,008,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $5,881,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: Fiscal year 2023: $21,195,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,849,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $47,791,000,000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2117 (B) Outlays, $48,227,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $2,963,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,452,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $41,839,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,655,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$15,942,000,000. (B) Outlays, $45,656,000,000. (5) Natural Resources and Environment Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2018: (300): (A) New budget authority, $3,648,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $42,802,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, –$16,051,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,642,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $36,277,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $38,983,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,520,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $43,749,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, –$16,011,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,565,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $36,685,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $38,866,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (A) New budget authority, $44,754,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $71,528,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,437,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $37,680,000,000. (B) Outlays, $88,436,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $38,719,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $45,276,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $72,392,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,795,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $39,125,000,000. (B) Outlays, $83,756,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $39,486,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $46,553,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $73,286,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,424,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $41,066,000,000. (B) Outlays, $80,329,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $41,098,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $47,593,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $74,077,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,153,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $40,951,000,000. (B) Outlays, $79,437,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $41,232,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $48,681,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $74,826,000,000. (B) Outlays, $45,023,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $41,844,000,000. (B) Outlays, $78,935,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $41,992,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $49,786,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $75,549,000,000. (B) Outlays, $45,943,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $43,240,000,000. (B) Outlays, $78,708,000,000. (3) General Science, Space, and Technology (B) Outlays, $43,467,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (250): Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $76,221,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (A) New budget authority, $44,125,000,000. (B) Outlays, $78,973,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $30,007,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,663,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $30,007,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $76,840,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $45,522,000,000. (B) Outlays, $79,228,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $30,596,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,966,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $30,529,000,000. (6) Agriculture (350): (A) New budget authority, $77,506,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $79,123,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $31,286,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,628,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $31,165,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,585,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $78,208,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $79,426,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $31,981,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $24,247,000,000. (9) Community and Regional Development (B) Outlays, $31,712,000,000. (B) Outlays, $23,696,000,000. (450): Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2016: (A) New budget authority, $32,706,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,204,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $17,414,000,000. (B) Outlays, $32,400,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,471,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,351,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $33,433,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,083,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,263,000,000. (B) Outlays, $33,022,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,401,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,002,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $34,192,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,974,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,606,000,000. (B) Outlays, $33,756,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,498,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,457,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $34,953,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $21,078,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,862,000,000. (B) Outlays, $34,512,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,613,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,314,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $35,745,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,914,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,870,000,000. (B) Outlays, $35,290,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,476,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,547,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $36,545,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $21,506,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,771,000,000. (B) Outlays, $36,084,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,051,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,474,000,000. (4) Energy (270): Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2016: (A) New budget authority, $21,620,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,782,000,000. (A) New budget authority, –$1,947,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,125,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,323,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,365,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $21,834,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,861,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,483,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,416,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,747,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,112,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2016: (A) New budget authority, $18,975,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $76,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,260,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,313,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$731,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$11,365,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $19,140,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $90,000,000. (A) New budget authority, –$3,959,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,384,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$753,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$18,302,000,000. (10) Education, Training, Employment, and Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: Social Services (500): (A) New budget authority, $128,000,000. (A) New budget authority, –$1,264,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, –$668,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$16,095,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $86,251,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $95,717,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $97,000,000. (A) New budget authority, –$1,316,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, –$543,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$21,170,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $87,848,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $92,889,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $62,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $55,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, –$465,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$20,567,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $90,703,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $90,534,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $36,000,000. (A) New budget authority, –$75,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, –$393,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$15,388,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $89,535,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $88,889,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,869,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $1,341,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $2,521,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$15,789,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $91,991,000,000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 (B) Outlays, $91,556,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $57,030,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $460,943,000,000. (B) Outlays, $58,576,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $93,353,000,000. (B) Outlays, $457,388,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $93,315,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $56,787,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $471,826,000,000. (B) Outlays, $57,929,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $94,970,000,000. (B) Outlays, $467,468,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $94,734,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $58,512,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $481,804,000,000. (B) Outlays, $57,973,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $96,575,000,000. (B) Outlays, $477,132,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $96,383,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $60,284,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $493,877,000,000. (B) Outlays, $59,888,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $98,439,000,000. (B) Outlays, $493,223,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $98,178,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $62,239,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $502,550,000,000. (B) Outlays, $61,690,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $100,362,000,000. (B) Outlays, $498,468,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $100,129,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $64,815,000,000. (11) Health (550): (A) New budget authority, $512,932,000,000. (B) Outlays, $64,224,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $504,310,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $414,351,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $66,745,000,000. (B) Outlays, $424,736,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $521,641,000,000. (B) Outlays, $66,238,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $517,044,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $385,565,000,000. (14) Social Security (650): (A) New budget authority, $68,717,000,000. (B) Outlays, $389,710,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $68,091,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $33,878,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $388,629,000,000. (B) Outlays, $33,919,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $70,550,000,000. (B) Outlays, $390,503,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $69,922,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $36,535,000,000. (17) General Government (800): (A) New budget authority, $402,511,000,000. (B) Outlays, $36,535,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $403,324,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $23,755,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $39,407,000,000. (B) Outlays, $23,708,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $425,526,000,000. (B) Outlays, $39,407,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $415,791,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $24,046,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $42,634,000,000. (B) Outlays, $23,958,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $433,351,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,634,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $433,395,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $24,755,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $46,104,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,573,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $452,426,000,000. (B) Outlays, $46,104,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $452,523,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $25,485,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $49,712,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,089,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $471,644,000,000. (B) Outlays, $49,712,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $471,719,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $26,202,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $53,547,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,782,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $489,491,000,000. (B) Outlays, $53,547,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $489,587,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $26,958,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $57,455,000,000. (B) Outlays, $26,551,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $512,965,000,000. (B) Outlays, $57,455,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $513,163,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $27,766,000,000. (12) Medicare (570): (A) New budget authority, $61,546,000,000. (B) Outlays, $27,375,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $61,546,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $567,213,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $28,493,000,000. (B) Outlays, $567,122,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $65,751,000,000. (B) Outlays, $28,114,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $65,751,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $562,941,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (A) New budget authority, $29,022,000,000. (B) Outlays, $562,881,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $28,671,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $166,708,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $562,143,000,000. (B) Outlays, $170,152,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $29,809,000,000. (B) Outlays, $562,102,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $29,399,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $164,905,000,000. (18) Net Interest (900): (A) New budget authority, $619,228,000,000. (B) Outlays, $164,449,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $619,148,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $366,579,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $163,101,000,000. (B) Outlays, $366,579,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $657,658,000,000. (B) Outlays, $162,477,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $657,564,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $415,132,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $174,989,000,000. (B) Outlays, $415,132,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $698,284,000,000. (B) Outlays, $174,175,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $698,188,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $478,693,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $179,899,000,000. (B) Outlays, $478,693,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $776,034,000,000. (B) Outlays, $178,942,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $775,930,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $532,670,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $184,172,000,000. (B) Outlays, $532,670,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $787,879,000,000. (B) Outlays, $183,222,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $787,681,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $580,522,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $196,530,000,000. (B) Outlays, $580,522,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $797,075,000,000. (B) Outlays, $195,502,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $796,964,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $614,725,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $193,156,000,000. (B) Outlays, $614,725,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $902,467,000,000. (B) Outlays, $192,124,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $902,349,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $645,841,000,000. (13) Income Security (600): (A) New budget authority, $189,999,000,000. (B) Outlays, $645,841,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $188,884,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $529,494,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $671,301,000,000. (B) Outlays, $528,778,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $203,895,000,000. (B) Outlays, $671,301,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $202,761,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $458,455,000,000. (16) Administration of Justice (750): (A) New budget authority, $690,987,000,000. (B) Outlays, $455,293,000,000. Fiscal year 2016: (B) Outlays, $690,987,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $52,543,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $466,015,000,000. (B) Outlays, $56,757,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $703,419,000,000. (B) Outlays, $458,848,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $703,419,000,000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2119 (19) Allowances (920): SEC. 202. LIMIT ON SENATE CONSIDERATION OF tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Fiscal year 2016: RECONCILIATION. gates, and other appropriate levels in this (A) New budget authority, –$12,322,000,000. (a) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- (B) Outlays, –$5,571,000,000. order in the Senate to consider a bill or joint tions, amendments, amendments between Fiscal year 2017: resolution reported pursuant to section 201, the Houses, motions, or conference reports (A) New budget authority, $12,975,000,000. or an amendment to, conference report on, relating to— (B) Outlays, $2,923,000,000. or amendment between the Houses in rela- (1) the full repeal of the Patient Protection Fiscal year 2018: tion to such a bill or joint resolution, which and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148; (A) New budget authority, –$10,750,000,000. would increase the public debt limit under 124 Stat. 119) and the health care-related pro- (B) Outlays, –$14,755,000,000. section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, visions of the Health Care and Education Fiscal year 2019: during the period of fiscal years 2016 through Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111– (A) New budget authority, –$15,199,000,000. 2025. 152; 124 Stat. 1029); or (B) Outlays, –$16,838,000,000. (b) WAIVER.—This section may be waived (2) the replacing or reforming the Patient Fiscal year 2020: or suspended in the Senate only by the af- Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public (A) New budget authority, –$46,590,000,000. firmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, Law 111–148; 124 Stat. 119) or the health care- (B) Outlays, –$44,799,000,000. duly chosen and sworn. related provisions of the Health Care and Fiscal year 2021: (c) APPEALS.—An affirmative vote of two- Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public (A) New budget authority, –$54,803,000,000. thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly Law 111–152; 124 Stat. 1029); (B) Outlays, –$51,787,000,000. chosen and sworn, shall be required to sus- by the amounts provided in such legislation Fiscal year 2022: tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on for those purposes, provided that such legis- (A) New budget authority, –$98,454,000,000. the point of order raised under this section. lation would not increase the deficit over the (B) Outlays, –$80,798,000,000. TITLE III—RESERVE FUNDS period of the total of fiscal years 2016 Fiscal year 2023: SEC. 301. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO through 2025. (A) New budget authority, –$112,036,000,000. INCREASE THE PACE OF ECONOMIC SEC. 304. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR (B) Outlays, –$101,438,000,000. GROWTH AND PRIVATE SECTOR JOB IMPROVING ACCESS TO THE CHIL- Fiscal year 2024: CREATION IN THE UNITED STATES. DREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PRO- GRAM. (A) New budget authority, –$90,119,000,000. The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the (B) Outlays, –$83,225,000,000. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Fiscal year 2025: tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- (A) New budget authority, –$250,580,000,000. gates, and other appropriate levels in this gates, and other appropriate levels in this (B) Outlays, –$234,419,000,000. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): tions, amendments, amendments between tions, amendments, amendments between Fiscal year 2016: the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports (A) New budget authority, –$69,397,000,000. relating to— relating to improving access to affordable (B) Outlays, –$69,408,000,000. (1) growing the economy; health care for low-income children, includ- Fiscal year 2017: (2) creating more private sector jobs and ing the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- (A) New budget authority, –$78,263,000,000. enhancing worker rights such as Davis- gram, by the amounts provided in such legis- (B) Outlays, –$78,278,000,000. Bacon reform and card check; lation for that purpose, provided that such Fiscal year 2018: (3) lowering the after-tax costs of invest- legislation would not increase the deficit (A) New budget authority, –$84,231,000,000. ment, savings, and work; over either the period of the total of fiscal (B) Outlays, –$84,250,000,000. (4) reducing the costs to business and indi- years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the Fiscal year 2019: viduals from the Internal Revenue Code of total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. (A) New budget authority, –$83,179,000,000. 1986; (B) Outlays, –$83,200,000,000. (5) reducing the costs borne by economic SEC. 305. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR activity in the United States stemming from OTHER HEALTH REFORMS. Fiscal year 2020: The Chairman of the Committee on the (A) New budget authority, –$83,577,000,000. Federal regulations, including the costs in- curred by individuals in complying with Fed- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- (B) Outlays, –$83,600,000,000. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Fiscal year 2021: eral law when starting a business; (6) reducing the costs of frivolous lawsuits; gates, and other appropriate levels in this (A) New budget authority, –$86,773,000,000. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- (B) Outlays, –$86,798,000,000. (7) creating a more competitive financial sector to support economic growth and job tions, amendments, amendments between Fiscal year 2022: the Houses, motions, or conference reports (A) New budget authority, –$92,337,000,000. creation while enhancing the credit worthi- ness of lending institutions; or relating to— (B) Outlays, –$92,362,000,000. (1) the requirement to individually pur- Fiscal year 2023: (8) improving the ability of policy makers to estimate the economic effects of policy chase, or jointly provide, health insurance; (A) New budget authority, –$99,646,000,000. (2) increasing payments under, or perma- (B) Outlays, –$99,672,000,000. change through the enhanced use of eco- nomic models and data in scoring legisla- nently reforming or replacing, Medicare pay- Fiscal year 2024: ments for providers; (A) New budget authority, –$109,004,000,000. tion; without raising new revenue, by the amounts (3) extending expiring health care provi- (B) Outlays, –$109,030,000,000. sions; Fiscal year 2025: provided in such legislation for those pur- poses, provided that such legislation would (4) the health care needs of first responders (A) New budget authority, –$121,370,000,000. to domestic acts of terror; (B) Outlays, –$121,397,000,000. not increase the deficit over either the pe- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through (5) improvements in medical research, in- TITLE II—RECONCILIATION 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years novation and safety; or SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION IN THE SENATE. 2016 through 2025. (6) strengthening program integrity initia- SEC. 302. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO tives to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in (a) COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.—The Com- Federal health care programs; mittee on Finance of the Senate shall report STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S PRIOR- ITIES. by the amounts provided in such legislation changes in laws within its jurisdiction to re- The Chairman of the Committee on the for that purpose, provided that such legisla- duce the deficit by $1,000,000,000 for the pe- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- riod of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ther the period of the total of fiscal years (b) COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, gates, and other appropriate levels in this 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of LABOR AND PENSIONS.—The Committee on resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 306. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND the Senate shall report changes in laws with- the Houses, motions, or conference reports FOR CHILD WELFARE. in its jurisdiction to reduce the deficit by relating to enhanced funding for national se- The Chairman of the Committee on the $1,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years curity or domestic discretionary programs Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- 2016 through 2025. by the amounts provided in such legislation tions of a committee or committees, aggre- (c) SUBMISSIONS.—In the Senate, not later for those purposes, provided that such legis- gates, and other appropriate levels in this than July 31, 2015, the Senate Committees lation would not increase the deficit over the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- named in subsections (a) and (b) shall submit period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tions, amendments, amendments between their recommendations to the Committee on through 2025. the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Budget of the Senate. Upon receiving all SEC. 303. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO relating to— such recommendations, the Committee on PROTECT FLEXIBLE AND AFFORD- (1) child nutrition programs; the Budget of the Senate shall report to the ABLE HEALTHCARE CHOICES FOR (2) replacing ineffective policies and pro- Senate a reconciliation bill carrying out all ALL. grams with evidence-based alternative that such recommendations without any sub- The Chairman of the Committee on the improve the welfare of vulnerable children; stantive revision. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 (3) policies that protect children from sex- by the amounts provided in such legislation (1) suspending or reducing tariffs on mis- ual predators in our schools or communities; for that purpose, provided that such legisla- cellaneous imports; without raising new revenue, by the amounts tion would not increase the deficit over ei- (2) reauthorization of trade related Federal provided in such legislation for those pur- ther the period of the total of fiscal years agencies; poses, provided that such legislation would 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of (3) implementing international trade not increase the deficit over either the pe- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. agreements; riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through SEC. 308. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR (4) reauthorizing or extending trade adjust- 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years TAX REFORM AND ADMINISTRATION. ment assistance programs; 2016 through 2025. The Chairman of the Committee on the (5) reauthorizing preference programs; or SEC. 307. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- (6) enhancing the protection of United VETERANS AND SERVICEMEMBERS. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- States intellectual property rights at the The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this border and abroad; Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- by the amounts provided in such legislation tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between for those purposes, provided that such legis- gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports lation would not increase the deficit over ei- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to— ther the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of tions, amendments, amendments between (1) reforming the Internal Revenue Code of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. the Houses, motions, or conference reports 1986; relating to the improvement of the delivery (2) amending the Internal Revenue Code of SEC. 312. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTU- of benefits and services to veterans and 1986 to extend certain expiring tax relief pro- visions; NITIES FOR DISABLED WORKERS. servicemembers, including: The Chairman of the Committee on the (1) eligibility for both military retired pay (3) innovation and high quality manufac- turing jobs, including the repeal of the 2.3 Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- and veterans’ disability compensation (con- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- current receipt); percent excise tax on medical device manu- facturers; or gates, and other appropriate levels in this (2) the reduction or elimination of the off- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- (4) operations and administration of the set between Survivor Benefit Plan annuities tions, amendments, amendments between Department of the Treasury, and Veterans’ Dependency and Indemnity the Houses, motions, or conference reports Compensation; by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legis- relating to the administration of disability (3) the improvement of disability benefits benefits and the improved employment of lation would not increase the deficit over ei- or the process of evaluating and adjudicating disabled workers by the amounts provided in ther the period of the total of fiscal years benefit claims for members of the Armed such legislation for those purposes, provided 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of Forces or veterans, including the growing that such legislation would not increase the fiscal years 2016 through 2025. backlog of appeals of decisions regarding deficit over either the period of the total of claims for disability compensation; SEC. 309. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of INVEST IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. (4) the infrastructure needs of the Depart- AMERICA. ment of Veterans Affairs, including con- The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 313. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR structing or leasing space, to include leases Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- HIGHER EDUCATION ACT REFORM. The Chairman of the Committee on the of major medical facilities, and maintenance tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- of Department facilities; gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- (5) supporting the transition of resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- servicemembers to the civilian workforce, gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- including by expanding or improving edu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports cation, job training, and workforce develop- tions, amendments, amendments between relating to Federal investment in the infra- the Houses, motions, or conference reports ment benefits, or other programs for structure of the United States, including servicemembers or veterans, which may in- that amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 programs that expedite the deployment of (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) by the amounts pro- clude streamlining the process associated broadband to rural areas, by the amounts with Federal and State credentialing re- vided in such legislation for that purpose, provided in such legislation for that purpose, provided that such legislation would not in- quirements; provided that such legislation shall not in- (6) vocational programs of the Department crease the deficit over either the period of clude transfers from other trust funds but the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or of Veterans Affairs, which may include legis- may include transfers from the general fund lation that improves vocational rehabilita- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 of the Treasury that are offset, provided fur- through 2025. tion and counseling for veterans with serv- ther that such legislation would not increase ice-connected disabilities and members of SEC. 314. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND the deficit over either the period of the total FOR ENERGY LEGISLATION. the Armed Forces with severe injuries or ill- of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period The Chairman of the Committee on the ness; of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- (7) improving research at the Department SEC. 310. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR tions of a committee or committees, aggre- of Veterans Affairs, which may include legis- AIR TRANSPORTATION. gates, and other appropriate levels in this lation that expands research on post-trau- The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- matic stress disorder, traumatic brain in- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between jury, or toxic exposures; tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports (8) improving the delivery of health care gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to— and benefits to veterans or members of the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- (1) reform of the management of civilian Armed Forces, which may include legislation tions, amendments, amendments between and defense nuclear waste; that improves delivery of health care and the Houses, motions, or conference reports (2) reform and reauthorization of programs benefits to victims of military sexual trau- relating to Federal spending on civil air traf- at the Department of Energy related to re- ma; fic control services, which may include air search and development of alternative or re- (9) improving the delivery of care and ben- traffic management at airport towers across newable forms of energy, fossil fuel explo- efits to veterans, which may include legisla- the United States or at facilities of the Fed- ration and use, nuclear energy, or the elec- tion that enhances oversight and investiga- eral Aviation Administration, by the tricity grid; tions by the Department of Veterans Affairs amounts provided in such legislation for that (3) expansion of North American energy Office of Inspector General; purpose, provided that such legislation production; or (10) maintaining and enhancing access, would not increase the deficit over either the (4) reform of the permitting and siting choice, and accountability in veterans care period of the total of fiscal years 2016 processes for energy infrastructure; through the Veterans Access, Choice, and through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- without raising new revenue, by the amounts Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113– cal years 2016 through 2025. provided in such legislation for those pur- 146); SEC. 311. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO poses, provided that such legislation would (11) improving access to and reducing wait PROMOTE JOBS IN THE UNITED not increase the deficit over either the pe- times for Department of Veterans Affairs STATES THROUGH INTERNATIONAL riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through health care, including through hiring med- TRADE. 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years ical providers, and improving the quality of The Chairman of the Committee on the 2016 through 2025. such care; Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SEC. 315. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO (12) providing or improving specialty serv- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- REFORM ENVIRONMENTAL STAT- ices, including mental health care, homeless gates, and other appropriate levels in this UTES. services, gender specific health care, fertility resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the treatment, and support for caregivers; or tions, amendments, amendments between Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- (13) improving outreach, access, and serv- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ices for rural veterans; relating to— gates, and other appropriate levels in this

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SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years PROTECT PAYMENTS TO RURAL the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 2016 through 2025. HOSPITALS AND CREATE SUSTAIN- through 2025. ABLE ACCESS FOR RURAL COMMU- SEC. 320. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO NITIES. SEC. 316. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND REAUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR PAY- The Chairman of the Committee on the FOR WATER RESOURCES LEGISLA- MENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO COUN- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- TION. TIES AND OTHER UNITS OF LOCAL The Chairman of the Committee on the GOVERNMENT. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to protecting payments to rural hos- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between pitals and creating sustainable access for rural communities, without raising new rev- relating to improving flood control, expand- the Houses, motions, or conference reports enue, by the amounts provided in such legis- ing opportunities for commercial navigation, relating to Payments In Lieu of Taxes lation for those purposes, provided that such and improving the environmental restora- (PILT), which may include funding the pay- legislation would not increase the deficit tion of the nation’s waterways without rais- ments in lieu of taxes program at levels over either the period of the total of fiscal ing new revenue, by the amounts provided in roughly equivalent to lost tax revenues due years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the such legislation for those purposes, provided to the presence of Federal land without rais- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. that such legislation would not increase the ing new revenue, by the amounts provided in deficit over either the period of the total of such legislation for that purpose, provided SEC. 325. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO that such legislation would not increase the ENCOURAGE STATE MEDICAID DEM- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of ONSTRATION PROGRAMS TO PRO- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. deficit over either the period of the total of MOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING AND SEC. 317. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of INTEGRATED WORK FOR THE DIS- ON MINERAL SECURITY AND MIN- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. ABLED. ERAL RIGHTS. SEC. 321. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the FOR FINANCIAL REGULATORY SYS- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- TEM REFORM. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to encouraging State Medicaid dem- relating to— tions, amendments, amendments between onstration programs to promote independent (1) reducing reliance on mineral imports; the Houses, motions, or conference reports living and integrated work for the disabled, or relating to regulatory relief for small finan- without raising new revenue, by the amounts (2) the authority to deduct certain cial firms, improvements in the effectiveness provided in such legislation for that purpose, amounts from mineral revenues payable to of the financial regulatory framework, en- provided that such legislation would not in- States; hancements in oversight and accountability crease the deficit over either the period of without raising new revenue, by the amounts of the Federal Reserve System, and expan- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or provided in such legislation for those pur- sions in access to capital markets without the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 poses, provided that such legislation would raising new revenue, by the amounts pro- through 2025. not increase the deficit over either the pe- vided in such legislation for those purposes, SEC. 326. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through provided that such legislation would not in- ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO BE PAID 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years crease the deficit over either the period of FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES 2016 through 2025. the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or UNDER MEDICARE. SEC. 318. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 The Chairman of the Committee on the REFORM THE ABANDONED MINE through 2025. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- LANDS PROGRAM. SEC. 322. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the IMPROVE FEDERAL PROGRAM AD- gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- MINISTRATION. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the Houses, motions, or conference reports resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- relating to payments to pharmacists for the tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this provision of services under Medicare, with- the Houses, motions, or conference reports resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- out raising new revenue, by the amounts relating to the Surface Mining Control and tions, amendments, amendments between provided in such legislation for that purpose, Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et the Houses, motions, or conference reports provided that such legislation would not in- seq.) without raising new revenue, by the relating to improving the processing of earn- crease the deficit over either the period of amounts provided in such legislation for that ings reports for the Supplemental Security the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or purpose, provided that such legislation Income and Social Security Disability Insur- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 would not increase the deficit over either the ance programs by the amounts provided in through 2025. period of the total of fiscal years 2016 such legislation for that purpose, provided SEC. 327. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- that such legislation would not increase the IMPROVE OUR NATION’S COMMU- cal years 2016 through 2025. deficit over either the period of the total of NITY HEALTH CENTERS. SEC. 319. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of The Chairman of the Committee on the IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH. the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 323. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- IMPLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between tions of a committee or committees, aggre- relating to supporting and improving com- the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this munity health centers, without raising new relating to— resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- revenue, by the amounts provided in such (1) increasing timber production from Fed- tions, amendments, amendments between legislation for that purpose, provided that eral lands and providing bridge funding to the Houses, motions, or conference reports such legislation would not increase the def- counties and other units of local government relating to the implementation of agree- icit over either the period of the total of fis- until timber production levels increase; ments between the United States and na- cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of (2) decreasing forest hazardous fuel loads; tions with whom it maintains a Compact of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025.

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SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF relating to welfare legislation to help strug- gates, and other appropriate levels in this INDEPENDENT AGENCIES, WHICH gling Americans on the road to personal and resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- MAY INCLUDE SUBJECTING THE financial independence, by the amounts pro- tions, amendments, amendments between CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU TO THE REGULAR APPRO- vided in such legislation for that purpose, the Houses, motions, or conference reports PRIATIONS PROCESS. provided that such legislation would not in- relating to enhancing the preparedness of The Chairman of the Committee on the crease the deficit over either the period of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or to respond to disasters, which may include tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 those on land and in the oceans caused or ex- gates, and other appropriate levels in this through 2025. acerbated by human-induced climate change, resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- SEC. 333. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- by the amounts provided in such legislation tions, amendments, amendments between LATING TO CONSERVING FEDERAL for those purposes, provided that such legis- the Houses, motions, or conference reports LAND, ENHANCING ACCESS TO FED- lation would not increase the deficit over ei- relating to the funding of independent agen- ERAL LAND FOR RECREATIONAL OP- ther the period of the total of fiscal years PORTUNITIES, AND MAKING INVEST- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of cies, which may include subjecting the Con- MENTS IN COUNTIES AND SCHOOLS. fiscal years 2016 through 2025. sumer Financial Protection Bureau to the The Chairman of the Committee on the regular appropriations process without rais- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SEC. 337. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- ing new revenue, by the amounts provided in LATING TO EXPANDING, ENHANC- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ING, OR OTHERWISE IMPROVING such legislation for that purpose, provided gates, and other appropriate levels in this that such legislation would not increase the SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEER- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ING, AND MATHEMATICS. deficit over either the period of the total of tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. relating to Federal programs for land and tions of a committee or committees, aggre- SEC. 329. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR water conservation and acquisition or the gates, and other appropriate levels in this EXPORT PROMOTION. preservation, restoration, or protection of resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the public land, oceans, coastal areas, or aquatic Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between ecosystems, making changes to or providing the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- for the reauthorization of the Secure Rural gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to expanding, enhancing, or other- Schools and Community Self-Determination wise improving science, technology, engi- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), making tions, amendments, amendments between neering, and mathematics by the amounts changes to or providing for the reauthoriza- provided in such legislation for those pur- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tion of the payments in lieu of taxes pro- relating to promoting exports, by the poses, provided that such legislation would gram under chapter 69 of title 31, United not increase the deficit over either the pe- amounts provided in such legislation for States Code, or making changes to or pro- those purposes, provided that such legisla- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through viding for the reauthorization of both laws, 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years tion would not increase total deficits over ei- by the amounts provided in such legislation ther the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. for those purposes, provided that such legis- SEC. 338. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of lation would not increase the deficit over ei- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. PROMOTE THE NEXT GENERATION ther the period of the total of fiscal years OF NIH RESEARCHERS IN THE SEC. 330. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of UNITED STATES. REFORM, IMPROVE, AND ENHANCE fiscal years 2016 through 2025. 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS. The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 334. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- PROTECT TAXPAYERS FROM IDEN- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- TITY FRAUD. gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to policies and programs that im- the Houses, motions, or conference reports resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to reforms, improvements, and en- prove opportunities for new biomedical re- tions, amendments, amendments between searchers by the amounts provided in such hancements of 529 college savings plans, the Houses, motions, or conference reports without raising new revenue, by the amounts legislation for those purposes, provided that related to changes at the Internal Revenue such legislation would not increase the def- provided in such legislation for that purpose, Service, which may include establishing a provided that such legislation would not in- icit over either the period of the total of fis- process by which taxpayers may (1) receive cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of crease the deficit over either the period of notification of tax scams and (2) determine the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. whether a return may have been filed using SEC. 339. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 their personal information, by the amounts through 2025. LATING TO PROMOTING MANUFAC- provided in such legislation for those pur- TURING IN THE UNITED STATES. SEC. 331. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- poses, provided that such legislation would LATING TO SECURING OVERSEAS The Chairman of the Committee on the DIPLOMATIC FACILITIES OF THE not increase the deficit over either the pe- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- UNITED STATES. riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the 2021 or the period of the total of fiscal years gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- 2016 through 2025. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- SEC. 335. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this LATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL the Houses, motions, or conference reports resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- EDUCATION. relating to investment in the manufacturing tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the sector in the United States, which may in- the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- clude educational or research and develop- relating to the security of the overseas diplo- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ment initiatives, public-private partner- matic facilities of the United States, by the gates, and other appropriate levels in this ships, or other programs, by the amounts amounts provided in such legislation for resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- provided in such legislation for those pur- those purposes, provided that such legisla- tions, amendments, amendments between poses, provided that such legislation would tion would not increase the deficit over ei- the Houses, motions, or conference reports not increase the deficit over either the pe- ther the period of the total of fiscal years relating to career and technical education, riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of which may include work- or skills-based 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years fiscal years 2016 through 2025. learning opportunities or which creates rig- 2016 through 2025. orous career and technical education cur- SEC. 332. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO SEC. 340. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO ACHIEVE SAVINGS BY HELPING ricula in schools, by the amounts provided in PROHIBIT ALIENS WITHOUT LEGAL STRUGGLING AMERICANS ON THE such legislation for those purposes, provided STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES ROAD TO PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL that such legislation would not increase the FROM QUALIFYING FOR A REFUND- INDEPENDENCE. deficit over either the period of the total of ABLE TAX CREDIT. The Chairman of the Committee on the fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- SEC. 336. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- gates, and other appropriate levels in this LATING TO FEMA PREPAREDNESS. gates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions, amendments, amendments between Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between

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DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO Office of Environmental Management, which relating to benefits for aliens without legal IMPROVE FEDERAL WORKFORCE DE- may include measures to meet the Federal status in the United States, which may in- VELOPMENT, JOB TRAINING, AND Government’s legacy responsibilities for clude prohibiting qualification for certain REEMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. cleanup of liquid radioactive waste, spent tax benefits without raising new revenue, by The Chairman of the Committee on the nuclear fuel, transuranic and mixed/low-level the amounts provided in such legislation for Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- waste, or contaminated soil and water, and that purpose, provided that such legislation tions of a committee or committees, aggre- which may also include measures deacti- would not increase the deficit over either the gates, and other appropriate levels in this vating and decommissioning excess facilities period of the total of fiscal years 2016 resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- at 16 nuclear waste sites created by the Man- through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- tions, amendments, amendments between hattan Project and Cold War programs, by cal years 2016 through 2025. the Houses, motions, or conference reports the amounts provided in such legislation for SEC. 341. DEFICIT-REDUCTION RESERVE FUND relating to reducing inefficient overlap, im- those purposes, provided that such legisla- FOR REPORT ELIMINATION OR proving access, and enhancing outcomes tion would not increase the deficit over ei- MODIFICATION. with Federal workforce development, job ther the period of the total of fiscal years The Chairman of the Committee on the training, and reemployment programs, by 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the amounts provided in such legislation for fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- those purposes, provided that such legisla- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tion would not increase total deficits over ei- SEC. 349. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ther the period of the total of fiscal years LATING TO DEPARTMENT OF DE- tions, amendments, amendments between 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of FENSE INITIATIVES TO BOLSTER RE- the Houses, motions, or conference reports fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SILIENCE OF MISSION-CRITICAL DE- PARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE TO relating that achieve savings through the SEC. 346. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO IMPACTS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE elimination, modification, or the reduction PROVIDE ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND AND ASSOCIATED EVENTS. in frequency of congressionally mandated re- INVEST IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ports from Federal agencies, and reduce the CONSERVATION. The Chairman of the Committee on the deficit over either the period of the total of The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- fiscal years 2016 through 2021 or the period of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman may also make adjustments gates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution for one of more bills, joint resolu- to the Senate’s pay-as-you-go ledger over 6 resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions, amendments, amendments between and 11 years to ensure that the deficit reduc- tions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports tion achieved is used for deficit reduction the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to Department of Defense initia- only. The adjustments authorized under this relating to— tives to bolster resilience of mission-critical section shall be of the amount of deficit re- (1) energy efficiency, which may include Department infrastructure to impacts from duction achieved. weatherization and energy efficiency retrofit climate change and associated events, in- SEC. 342. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO programs for low-income individuals; cluding sea-level rise, flooding, and increased ADDRESS HEROIN AND PRESCRIP- (2) the Low Income Home Energy Assist- storm surge, by the amounts provided in TION OPIOID ABUSE. ance Program, which may include seasonal such legislation for those purposes, provided The Chairman of the Committee on the assistance, crisis fuel assistance, or other as- that such legislation would not increase the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- sistance to low-income individuals; deficit over either the period of the total of tions of a committee or committees, aggre- (3) Federal programs for land and water fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of gates, and other appropriate levels in this conservation, including the Land and Water the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Conservation Fund; or tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 350. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO (4) the reduction of duplicative Federal END OPERATION CHOKE POINT AND the Houses, motions, or conference reports green building programs; PROTECT THE SECOND AMEND- relating to addressing heroin and prescrip- MENT. tion opioid abuse, by the amounts provided by the amounts provided in such legislation in such legislation for that purpose, provided for those purposes, provided that such legis- The Chairman of the Committee on the that such legislation would not increase the lation would not increase the deficit over ei- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- deficit over either the period of the total of ther the period of the total of fiscal years tions of a committee or committees, aggre- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of gates, and other appropriate levels in this the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. fiscal years 2016 through 2025. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- SEC. 343. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO SEC. 347. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO tions, amendments, amendments between STRENGTHEN OUR DEPARTMENT OF ENABLE GREATER COLLABORATION the Houses, motions, or conference reports DEFENSE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE. BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF relating to the Department of Justice, which The Chairman of the Committee on the VETERANS AFFAIRS AND LAW may include ending of the Operation Choke Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SCHOOL CLINICS SERVING VET- Point program, by the amounts provided in ERANS. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- such legislation for that purpose, provided gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the that such legislation would not increase the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- deficit over either the period of the total of tions, amendments, amendments between tions of a committee or committees, aggre- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. relating to strengthening our civilian work- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- force, by the amounts provided in such legis- tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 351. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO the Houses, motions, or conference reports PREVENT THE USE OF FEDERAL lation for that purpose, provided that such FUNDS FOR THE BAILOUT OF IM- legislation would not increase the deficit relating to the Department of Veterans Af- fairs collaboration with law school clinics PROVIDENT STATE AND LOCAL GOV- over the period of either the total of fiscal ERNMENTS. years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the serving veterans, which may include legisla- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tion that supports law school clinics that The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SEC. 344. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR provide veterans with pro-bono legal support DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RE- and assistance assembling benefits claims, tions of a committee or committees, aggre- FORM. by the amounts provided in such legislation gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the for that purpose, provided that such legisla- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- tions, amendments, amendments between tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ther the period of the total of fiscal years the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this 2016 through 2021 or the period of the total of relating to a prohibition, except in the case resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- fiscal years 2016 to 2025. of Federal assistance provided in response to tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 348. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO a natural disaster, on any entity of the Fed- the Houses, motions, or conference reports INCREASE FUNDING FOR DEPART- eral Government from providing funds to relating to improving Department of Defense MENT OF ENERGY NUCLEAR WASTE State and local governments to prevent re- financial management, which may include CLEANUP. ceivership or to facilitate exit from receiver- achieving full auditability or eliminating The Chairman of the Committee on the ship or to prevent default on its obligations waste, fraud, and abuse, by the amounts pro- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- by a State government, by the amounts pro- vided in such legislation for those purposes, tions of a committee or committees, aggre- vided in such legislation for that purpose, provided that such legislation would not in- gates, and other appropriate levels and lim- provided that such legislation would not in- crease the deficit over either the period of its in this resolution for one or more bills, crease the deficit over either the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or joint resolutions, amendments, amendments the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 between the Houses, motions, or conference the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. reports related to Federal investments in the through 2025.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 SEC. 352. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO lation for those purposes, provided that such tion Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) to PROTECT MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES legislation would not increase the deficit provide certainty for landowners or rural FROM BENEFIT CUTS. over either the period of the total of fiscal communities, or preserving existing exemp- The Chairman of the Committee on the years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the tions for agriculture, ranching, or forestry, Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. or to rely on the scientific evidence of im- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- SEC. 356. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- pacts on water quality of different types of gates, and other appropriate levels in this LATING TO PROMOTING EQUAL PAY. water bodies by the amounts provided in resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the such legislation for those purposes, provided tions, amendments, amendments between Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- that such legislation would not increase the the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- deficit over either the period of the total of relating to Medicaid, which may include pro- gates, and other appropriate levels in this fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of tecting children, pregnant women, individ- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. uals with disabilities, low-income adults, tions, amendments, amendments between and Americans that need long-term services the Houses, motions, or conference reports SEC. 360. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND and supports, including nursing home care, RELATING TO KEEPING THE FED- relating to promoting equal pay, which may ERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL who are guaranteed benefits under Medicaid, include preventing discrimination on the by the amounts provided in such legislation ACT FOCUSED ON THE PROTECTION basis of sex and preventing retaliation OF WATER QUALITY. for those purposes, provided that such legis- against employees for seeking or discussing The Chairman of the Committee on the lation would not increase the deficit over ei- wage information, by the amounts provided ther the period of the total of fiscal years in such legislation for those purposes, pro- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of vided that such legislation would not in- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. crease the deficit over either the period of gates, and other appropriate levels in this SEC. 353. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tions, amendments, amendments between LOWER THE COSTS OF CARING FOR through 2025. the Houses, motions, or conference reports MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN IN relating to ensuring that Federal jurisdic- MEDICAID. SEC. 357. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tion under the Federal Water Pollution Con- The Chairman of the Committee on the LATING TO LEGISLATION SUB- trol Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is focused on Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- MITTED TO CONGRESS BY THE water quality, which may include limiting tions of a committee or committees, aggre- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN SO- jurisdiction based on the movement of birds, gates, and other appropriate levels in this CIAL SECURITY. mammals, or insects through the air or over resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the the land, the movement of water through the tions, amendments, amendments between Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- ground, or the movement of rainwater or the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- snowmelt over the land, or limiting jurisdic- relating to improving the health outcomes gates, and other appropriate levels in this tion over puddles, isolated ponds, roadside and lowering the costs of caring for medi- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- cally complex children in Medicaid, which ditches, irrigation ditches, stormwater sys- tions, amendments, amendments between tems, wastewater systems, or water delivery, may include creating or expanding inte- the Houses, motions, or conference reports grated delivery models or improving care co- reuse, or reclamation systems, by the relating to legislation submitted to Congress amounts provided in such legislation for ordination, by the amounts provided in such by the President of the United States to pro- legislation for those purposes, provided that those purposes, provided that such legisla- tect current beneficiaries of the Social Secu- tion would not raise new revenue and would such legislation would not increase the def- rity program and prevent the insolvency of icit over either the period of the total of fis- not increase the deficit over either the pe- the program, by the amounts provided in riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of such legislation for such purpose, provided the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years that such legislation would not increase the 2016 through 2025. SEC. 354. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO deficit over either the period of the total of PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN THE fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of SEC. 361. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- LATING TO SAVING MEDICARE. FAIRS, HIRE MORE HEALTH CARE the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. PROFESSIONALS FOR THE DEPART- SEC. 358. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- The Chairman of the Committee on the MENT, AND ENSURE QUALITY AND LATING TO A SIMPLIFIED INCOME- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- TIMELY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE DRIVEN STUDENT LOAN REPAY- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- FOR ALL VETERANS. MENT OPTION. gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to extending the life of the Federal resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, which may tions, amendments, amendments between tions, amendments, amendments between include the creation of a point of order the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports against legislation that accelerates the in- relating to funding for the Department of relating to addressing student loan debt, solvency of such Trust Fund, by the amounts Veterans Affairs, which may include legisla- which may include reducing overlapping stu- provided in such legislation for those pur- tion that strengthens quality and timely ac- dent loan repayment programs and creating poses, provided that such legislation would cess to health care by hiring more health a simplified income-driven student loan re- not increase the deficit over either the pe- care professionals at facilities of the Depart- payment option by the amounts provided in riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through ment and making necessary improvements such legislation for those purposes, provided 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years to infrastructure of the Department, by the that such legislation would not increase the 2016 through 2025. amounts provided in such legislation for deficit over either the period of the total of those purposes, provided that such legisla- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of SEC. 362. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. LATING TO SUPPORTING ISRAEL. ther the period of the total of fiscal years SEC. 359. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- The Chairman of the Committee on the 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of LATING TO THE PROTECTION OF Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. CLEAN WATER USING SCIENTIFIC STANDARDS WHILE MAINTAINING tions of a committee or committees, aggre- SEC. 355. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO gates, and other appropriate levels in this MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE ACCESS, THE TRADITIONAL ROLE OF AGRI- CHOICE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN CULTURE. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- VETERANS CARE THROUGH THE The Chairman of the Committee on the tions, amendments, amendments between VETERANS CHOICE CARD PROGRAM. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the Houses, motions, or conference reports The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- relating to United States policy toward Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this Israel, which may include preventing the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- United Nations and other international in- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between stitutions from taking unfair or discrimina- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tory action against Israel, by the amounts tions, amendments, amendments between relating to protecting watersheds, including provided in such legislation for those pur- the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Great Lakes, Chesapeake Bay, the Mis- poses, provided that such legislation would relating to maintaining and enhancing ac- sissippi River system, the Colorado River not increase the deficit over either the pe- cess, choice, and accountability in veterans system, or other sources of drinking water of riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through care through the Veterans Choice Card pro- the United States, which may include clari- 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years gram, by the amounts provided in such legis- fying the scope of the Federal Water Pollu- 2016 through 2025.

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DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- LATING TO TRANSPARENCY IN SEC. 371. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND tions, amendments, amendments between HEALTH PREMIUM BILLING. RELATING TO THE DISPOSAL OF the Houses, motions, or conference reports The Chairman of the Committee on the CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND. relating to efforts to improve workplace ben- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the efits and reduce health care costs, which tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- may include measures to allow Americans to gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- earn paid sick time to address their own resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this health needs and the health needs of their tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- families, and to promote equal employment the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between opportunities, by the amounts provided in relating to increased disclosure of any Pa- the Houses, motions, or conference reports such legislation for those purposes, provided tient Protection and Affordable Care Act relating to initiatives to sell or transfer to, that such legislation would not increase the (Public Law 111–148) tax in health insurance or exchange with, a State or local govern- deficit over either the period of the total of monthly premium statements, by the ment any Federal land that is not within the fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of amounts provided in such legislation for boundaries of a National Park, National Pre- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. those purposes, provided that such legisla- serve, or National Monument, by the SEC. 364. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- amounts provided in such legislation for LATING TO PROVIDING HEALTH ther the period of the total of fiscal years those purposes, provided that such legisla- CARE TO VETERANS WHO HAVE GEO- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of tion would not raise new revenue and would GRAPHIC INACCESSIBILITY TO fiscal years 2016 through 2025. CARE. not increase the deficit over either the pe- SEC. 368. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through The Chairman of the Committee on the LATING TO CARBON EMISSIONS. 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- 2016 through 2025. gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- SEC. 372. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this RELATING TO PROHIBITING FUND- tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ING OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZA- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between TIONS DURING THE IMPLEMENTA- relating to providing health care to veterans the Houses, motions, or conference reports TION OF THE UNITED NATIONS who reside more than 40 miles driving dis- ARMS TRADE TREATY PRIOR TO related to carbon emissions, which may in- SENATE RATIFICATION AND ADOP- tance from the closest medical facility of the clude prohibitions on Federal taxes or fees Department of Veterans Affairs that pro- TION OF IMPLEMENTING LEGISLA- imposed on carbon emissions from any prod- TION. vides the care sought by the veteran, by the uct or entity that is a direct or indirect amounts provided in such legislation for source of emissions, by the amounts provided The Chairman of the Committee on the those purposes, provided that such legisla- in such legislation for those purposes, pro- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- vided that such legislation would not in- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ther the period of the total of fiscal years crease the deficit over either the period of gates, and other appropriate levels in this 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 365. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- through 2025. the Houses, motions, or conference reports LATING TO INCREASING ACCESS TO SEC. 369. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND relating to funding, which may include pro- HIGHER EDUCATION FOR LOW-IN- RELATING TO REQUIRING THE FED- hibiting funding for the United Nations COME AMERICANS THROUGH THE ERAL GOVERNMENT TO ALLOW Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat or any inter- FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM. STATES TO OPT OUT OF COMMON national organizations created to support The Chairman of the Committee on the CORE WITHOUT PENALTY. the implementation of the United Nations Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the Arms Trade Treaty prior to Senate ratifica- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tion and adoption of implementing legisla- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tion by the amounts provided in such legisla- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tion for those purposes, provided that such tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- legislation would not raise new revenue and the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between would not increase the deficit over either the relating to increasing access to higher edu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports period of the total of fiscal years 2016 cation for low-income Americans through relating to prohibiting the Federal Govern- through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- the Federal Pell Grant program, which may ment from mandating, incentivizing, or co- cal years 2016 through 2025. include allowing for 1 or more additional ercing States to adopt the Common Core payment periods during the same award State Standards or any other specific aca- SEC. 373. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- year, by the amounts provided in such legis- demic standards, instructional content, cur- LATING TO REIMPOSING WAIVED lation for those purposes, provided that such ricula, assessments, or programs of instruc- SANCTIONS AND IMPOSING NEW SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN FOR VIO- legislation would not increase the deficit tion and allowing States to opt out of the over either the period of the total of fiscal LATIONS OF THE JOINT PLAN OF AC- Common Core State Standards without pen- TION OR A COMPREHENSIVE NU- years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the alty, by the amounts provided in such legis- CLEAR AGREEMENT. total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. lation for those purposes, provided that such SEC. 366. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO legislation would not raise new revenue and The Chairman of the Committee on the CONSUMER PRICE TRANSPARENCY. would not increase the deficit over either the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- cal years 2016 through 2025. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this SEC. 370. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- LATING TO SMALL BUSINESS TAX the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between RELIEF. relating to Iran, which may include efforts the Houses, motions, or conference reports The Chairman of the Committee on the to immediately reimpose waived sanctions relating to increased disclosure of any Pa- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- and impose new sanctions against the Gov- tient Protection and Affordable Care Act tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ernment of Iran if the President cannot (Public Law 111–148) taxes or other provi- gates, and other appropriate levels in this make a determination and certify that Iran sions in health insurance monthly premium resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- is complying with the Joint Plan of Action statements, including advance premium tax tions, amendments, amendments between or a comprehensive agreement on Iran’s nu- credits, cost sharing reductions, medical loss the Houses, motions, or conference reports clear program, by the amounts provided in ratio rebates and savings, free preventive relating to small business tax relief, which such legislation for those purposes, provided care, coverage of preexisting conditions and may include a permanent increase of the sec- that such legislation would not increase the prohibitions on premium rating because of tion 179 small business expensing allowance deficit over either the period of the total of gender, the cost of insurance company ad- to $1,000,000 or an increase in the investment fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of ministrative expenses, and taxes and fees, by limitation to $2,500,000, by the amounts pro- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 SEC. 374. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- SEC. 378. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- plants from closing, reestablishing overnight LATING TO SUPPORTING UNITED LATING TO REGULATION BY THE EN- delivery standards, recognizing the impor- STATES CITIZENS HELD HOSTAGE IN VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGEN- tance of rural delivery, allowing the Postal THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN CY OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMIS- TEHRAN, IRAN, BETWEEN NOVEM- SIONS. Service to innovate and adapt to compete in BER 3, 1979, AND JANUARY 20, 1981. The Chairman of the Committee on the a digital age, or improving the financial con- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- dition of the Postal Service by the amounts Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- provided in such legislation for those pur- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- gates, and other appropriate levels in this poses, provided that such legislation would gates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- not increase the deficit over either the pe- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions, amendments, amendments between riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through tions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to the regulation by the Environ- 2016 through 2025. relating to supporting United States citizens mental Protection Agency of greenhouse gas held hostage in the United States embassy in emissions, which may include a prohibition SEC. 382. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO Tehran, Iran, between November 3, 1979, and on withholding highway funds from States PREVENT AMERICAN JOBS FROM BEING MOVED OVERSEAS BY REDUC- January 20, 1981, by the amounts provided in that refuse to submit State Implementation Plans required under the Clean Power Plan ING THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX such legislation for those purposes, provided RATE. that such legislation would not increase the of the Agency, by the amounts provided in deficit over either the period of the total of such legislation for those purposes, provided The Chairman of the Committee on the fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of that such legislation would not increase the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. deficit over either the period of the total of tions of a committee or committees, aggre- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of gates, and other appropriate levels in this SEC. 375. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. LATING TO REASONABLE ACCOM- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- MODATIONS FOR PREGNANT WORK- SEC. 379. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tions, amendments, amendments between ERS. LATING TO PROTECTING PRIVATELY the Houses, motions, or conference reports HELD WATER RIGHTS AND PERMITS. The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the relating to preventing American jobs from Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- being moved overseas, which may include a tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- reduction in the corporate income tax rate, gates, and other appropriate levels in this gates, and other appropriate levels in this by the amounts provided in such legislation resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- for those purposes, provided that such legis- tions, amendments, amendments between tions, amendments, amendments between lation would not increase the deficit over ei- the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports ther the period of the total of fiscal years relating to efforts to increase employment relating to protecting communities, busi- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of opportunities and prevent employment dis- nesses, recreationists, farmers, ranchers, or fiscal years 2016 through 2025. crimination, which may include measures to other groups that rely on privately held prevent employment discrimination against water rights and permits from Federal SEC. 383. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- pregnant workers, to provide pregnant work- takings by the amounts provided in such leg- LATING TO ENSURING EQUAL TREATMENT OF MARRIED COUPLES ers with a right to workplace accommoda- islation for those purposes, provided that tions, and to ensure that employers comply UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY PRO- such legislation would not increase the def- GRAM AND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF with requirements regarding such workplace icit over either the period of the total of fis- VETERANS AFFAIRS. accommodations for pregnant workers, by cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of The Chairman of the Committee on the the amounts provided in such legislation for the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- those purposes, provided that such legisla- SEC. 380. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND tion would not increase the deficit over ei- RELATING TO PROHIBITING AWARD- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ther the period of the total of fiscal years ING OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS gates, and other appropriate levels in this 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of BASED ON AWARDEES ENTERING OR resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. NOT ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS tions, amendments, amendments between WITH LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. the Houses, motions, or conference reports SEC. 376. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO The Chairman of the Committee on the PERMANENTLY ELIMINATE THE relating to ensuring equal treatment of mar- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- FEDERAL ESTATE TAX. ried couples, which may include ensuring tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the that all legally married spouses have access gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- to Social Security benefits after the death of tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between their spouse and to benefits under laws ad- gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports ministered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to a prohibition on the awarding of fairs, by the amounts provided in such legis- tions, amendments, amendments between construction contracts on behalf of the Gov- lation for those purposes, provided that such the Houses, motions, or conference reports ernment based upon any solicitations, bid legislation would not increase the deficit relating to changes in the Federal income specifications, project agreements, or other over either the period of the total of fiscal tax laws, which may include eliminating the controlling documents, that require or pro- years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the Federal estate tax, by the amounts provided hibit bidders, offerors, contractors, or sub- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. in such legislation for that purpose, provided contractors to enter into or adhere to agree- that such legislation would not increase the ments with one or more labor organizations SEC. 384. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO deficit over either the period of the total of INCREASE WAGES FOR AMERICAN or discriminate against or give preference to fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of WORKERS. such bidders, offerors, contractors, or sub- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. contractors based on their entering or refus- The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 377. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- ing to enter into such agreements by the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- LATING TO ADDRESSING CLIMATE amounts provided in such legislation for tions of a committee or committees, aggre- CHANGE. those purposes, provided that such legisla- gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the tion would not raise new revenue and would resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- not increase the deficit over either the pe- tions, amendments, amendments between tions of a committee or committees, aggre- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years relating to reaffirming the ability of States resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- 2016 through 2025. to adopt minimum wages higher than the tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 381. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- Federal minimum wage level commensurate the Houses, motions, or conference reports LATING TO STRENGTHENING THE with the cost of living in the State, which relating to promoting national security, eco- UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. may include the adoption of pro-employment nomic growth, and public health by address- The Chairman of the Committee on the ing human-induced climate change through Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- and wage-increasing policies by providing increased use of clean energy, energy effi- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- pro-growth tax relief and eliminating exces- ciency, and reductions in carbon pollution by gates, and other appropriate levels in this sive government mandates, by the amounts the amounts provided in such legislation for resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- provided in such legislation for those pur- those purposes, provided that such legisla- tions, amendments, amendments between poses, provided that such legislation would tion would not increase the deficit over ei- the Houses, motions, or conference reports not increase the deficit over either the pe- ther the period of the total of fiscal years relating to strengthening the United States riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of Postal Service, which may include imposing 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years fiscal years 2016 through 2025. a moratorium to prevent mail processing 2016 through 2025.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2127 SEC. 385. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- SEC. 389. DEFICIT–NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO enforcement procedures established under LATING TO DETERRING THE MIGRA- END ‘‘TOO BIG TO FAIL’’ BAILOUTS those sections, relating to providing relief TION OF UNACCOMPANIED CHIL- FOR WALL STREET MEGA-BANKS from sequestration and the reduction in dis- DREN FROM EL SALVADOR, GUATE- (OVER $500 BILLION IN TOTAL AS- cretionary spending limits for fiscal years MALA, AND HONDURAS. SETS). The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the 2016 and 2017, split evenly between both the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- revised security category and the revised tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- nonsecurity category, and offsetting such re- gates, and other appropriate levels in this gates, and other appropriate levels in this lief through targeted changes in mandatory resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- or discretionary spending programs (not per- tions, amendments, amendments between tions, amendments, amendments between taining to Social Security) and tax expendi- the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports tures by the amounts provided in such legis- relating to deterring the attempted migra- relating to any bank holding companies with lation for those purposes, provided that such tion of unaccompanied children from El Sal- over $500,000,000,000 in total assets to better legislation would not increase the deficit vador, Guatemala, and Honduras into the protect taxpayers, including such measures over the period of the total of fiscal years United States, which may include the expe- as capital or leverage requirements, restric- 2016 through 2025. For purposes of deter- dited removal of unlawful entrants from non- tions on the growth, activities, or operations mining deficit-neutrality under this section, contiguous countries, by the amounts pro- of a company, or divestiture of assets or op- the Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- vided in such legislation for those purposes, erations of any company that is unable to et of the Senate may include the estimated provided that such legislation would not in- present a credible plan to facilitate an or- effects of any amendment or amendments to crease the deficit over either the period of derly bankruptcy or resolution, without rais- the discretionary spending limits. the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or ing new revenue, by the amounts provided in SEC. 393. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 such legislation for those purposes, provided LATING TO PROMOTING THE RE- through 2025. that such legislation would not increase the TURN OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE SEC. 386. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- deficit over either the period of the total of BEEN LEGALLY ADOPTED BY LATING TO MIDDLE CLASS TAX RE- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of UNITED STATES CITIZENS FROM LIEF. the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF The Chairman of the Committee on the THE CONGO. SEC. 390. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- LATING TO ENDING WASHINGTON’S The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ILLEGAL EXEMPTION FROM THE PA- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this TIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORD- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ABLE CARE ACT. gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between relating to extending and expanding refund- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports able tax provisions that benefit working gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to promoting the return of children families, childless workers, and the middle resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- who have been legally adopted by United class, by the amounts provided in such legis- tions, amendments, amendments between States citizens from the Democratic Repub- lation for those purposes, provided that such the Houses, motions, or conference reports lic of the Congo, by the amounts provided in legislation would not increase the deficit relating to developing methods that ensure such legislation for those purposes, provided over either the period of the total of fiscal that all Members of Congress, the President, that such legislation would not increase the years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the the Vice President, and all political ap- deficit over either the period of the total of total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. pointees of the Administration procure their fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of SEC. 387. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND health insurance on the individual exchange the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. RELATING TO ENSURING PROPER in the same way as Americans at the same ECONOMIC CONSIDERATION IN DES- income level, by the amounts provided in SEC. 394. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- IGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT. such legislation for those purposes, provided LATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF A The Chairman of the Committee on the that such legislation would not increase the NEW NUCLEAR-CAPABLE CRUISE Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- MISSILE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF deficit over either the period of the total of tions of a committee or committees, aggre- DEFENSE AND THE NATIONAL NU- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of gates, and other appropriate levels in this CLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- SEC. 391. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND The Chairman of the Committee on the tions, amendments, amendments between RELATING TO INCREASING FUNDING Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the Houses, motions, or conference reports FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE tions of a committee or committees, aggre- relating to critical habitat designations, UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN ISRAEL gates, and other appropriate levels in this which may include requirements that the FROM TEL AVIV TO JERUSALEM. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- United States Fish and Wildlife Service ex- The Chairman of the Committee on the tions, amendments, amendments between amine the cumulative economic effects of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the Houses, motions, or conference reports the designation, such as on land or property tions of a committee or committees, aggre- relating to the development of a new nu- uses or values, regional employment, or rev- gates, and other appropriate levels in this clear-capable cruise missile by the Depart- enue impacts on States and units of local resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ment of Defense and the National Nuclear government, by the amounts provided in tions, amendments, amendments between Security Administration, by the amounts such legislation for those purposes, provided the Houses, motions, or conference reports provided in such legislation for those pur- that such legislation would not raise new relating to increasing funding for United poses, provided that such legislation would revenue and would not increase the deficit States embassies, which may include the re- not increase the deficit over either the pe- over either the period of the total of fiscal location of the United States Embassy in riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, by the 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. amounts provided in such legislation for 2016 through 2025. SEC. 388. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO those purposes, provided that such legisla- STRENGTHEN THE NATIONAL DO- tion would not raise new revenue and would SEC. 395. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO NOT-CALL REGISTRY. not increase the deficit over either the pe- PROVIDE EQUITY IN THE TAX The Chairman of the Committee on the TREATMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through FICER DEATH BENEFITS. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years tions of a committee or committees, aggre- 2016 through 2025. The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this SEC. 392. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- LATING TO REVISE OR REPEAL SE- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between QUESTRATION. gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to compliance with the national do- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between not-call registry, which may include adjust- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports ing or increasing fines, providing flexibility gates, and other appropriate levels and lim- relating to providing tax equity for death for the relevant regulatory agency, or modi- its in this resolution for one or more bills, benefits paid to the families of public safety fying the conditions of the safe harbor provi- joint resolutions, amendments, amendments officers who lose their lives in the line of sions, by the amounts provided in such legis- between the Houses, motions, or conference duty, by the amounts provided in such legis- lation for those purposes, provided that such reports that amend section 251(c) of the Bal- lation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control legislation would not increase the deficit over either the period of the total of fiscal Act of 1985 or the enforcement procedures over either the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the under section 251A of that Act to revise or years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. repeal the discretionary spending limits and total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025.

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DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- LATING TO ELIMINATING THE BACK- gates, and other appropriate levels in this gates, and other appropriate levels in this LOG OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- KITS. tions, amendments, amendments between tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- relating to improving basic science research relating to encouraging cost savings in office tions of a committee or committees, aggre- and development programs in the United space used by Federal agencies, which may gates, and other appropriate levels in this States by the amounts provided in such leg- include encouraging Federal agencies to uti- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- islation for those purposes, provided that lize office space unused by the Federal Gov- tions, amendments, amendments between such legislation would not increase the def- ernment before purchasing or renting addi- the Houses, motions, or conference reports icit over either the period of the total of fis- relating to eliminating the backlog of sexual tional space, by the amounts provided in cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of assault evidence kits, which may include au- such legislation for those purposes, provided the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. diting the hidden backlog of untested sexual that such legislation would not increase the assault kits and ensuring that the collection SEC. 399b. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- deficit over either the period of the total of LATING TO ENSURING THAT THE and processing of DNA evidence by law en- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of CONSERVATION OF NORTHERN the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. forcement agencies from crimes is carried LONG-EARED BAT POPULATIONS SEC. 399f. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- out in an appropriate and timely manner, by AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOP- LATING TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL the amounts provided in such legislation for MENT ARE COMPATIBLE. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES that purpose, provided that such legislation The Chairman of the Committee on the AND ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS would not increase the deficit over either the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS DEVEL- period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tions of a committee or committees, aggre- OPMENT CENTERS. through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the cal years 2016 through 2025. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SEC. 397. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tions, amendments, amendments between tions of a committee or committees, aggre- LATING TO MIXED OXIDE FUEL FAB- the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this RICATION. relating to the Endangered Species Act of resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), which may in- tions, amendments, amendments between Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- clude requirements that State conservation the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- plans relating to the northern long-eared bat relating to providing technical assistance to gates, and other appropriate levels in this are given maximum flexibility to be success- small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ful so as to preserve and protect local and through small business development centers tions, amendments, amendments between rural economies before any Federal listing by the amounts provided in such legislation the Houses, motions, or conference reports decision is made with respect to the north- for those purposes, provided that such legis- relating to mixed oxide fuel fabrication, by ern long-eared bat, by the amounts provided lation would not increase the deficit over ei- the amounts provided in such legislation for in such legislation for those purposes, pro- ther the period of the total of fiscal years that purpose, provided that such legislation vided that such legislation would not in- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of would not increase the deficit over either the crease the deficit over either the period of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. period of the total of fiscal years 2016 the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or SEC. 399g. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 LATING TO ENSURING THAT MED- cal years 2016 through 2025. through 2025. ICAL FACILITIES OF THE DEPART- SEC. 398. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- SEC. 399c. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEET LATING TO REFORMING OFFICES OF IMPROVE CYBERSECURITY. THE NEEDS OF WOMEN VETERANS. INSPECTORS GENERAL AND PRE- The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the VENTING EXTENDED VACANCIES. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- gates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between relating to ensuring that medical facilities the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to increased sharing of cybersecu- rity threat information while protecting in- of the Department of Veterans Affairs meet relating to strengthening and reforming Fed- the needs of women veterans by the amounts eral Offices of Inspectors General, reducing dividual privacy and civil liberties interests, by the amounts provided in such legislation provided in such legislation for those pur- vacancies in such Offices, and providing for poses, provided that such legislation would improvements in the overall economy, effi- for that purpose, provided that such legisla- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- not increase the deficit over either the pe- ciency, and effectiveness of Inspectors Gen- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through eral by the amounts provided in such legisla- ther the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years tion for those purposes, provided that such 2016 through 2025. legislation would not increase the deficit fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SEC. 399d. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO SEC. 399h. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- over either the period of the total of fiscal LATING TO SUPPORTING EFFICIENT years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the ALLOW THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION AND FEDERAL BU- RESOURCING FOR THE ASIA REBAL- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. REAU OF INVESTIGATION TO ENTER ANCE POLICY. SEC. 399. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- INTO JOINT TASK FORCES WITH The Chairman of the Committee on the LATING TO IMPROVING RETIRE- TRIBAL AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCE- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- MENT SECURITY. MENT AGENCIES. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to providing funding related to sup- tions, amendments, amendments between tions, amendments, amendments between porting efficient resourcing for the Asia re- the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports balance policy by the amounts provided in relating to improving retirement security by relating to the Drug Enforcement Adminis- such legislation for those purposes, provided making it easier for small businesses to pro- tration and Federal Bureau of Investigation that such legislation would not increase the vide retirement plans for their employees by entering into joint task forces with tribal deficit over either the period of the total of easing the administrative burden and by en- and local law enforcement agencies by the fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of couraging individuals to increase their sav- amounts provided in such legislation for that the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. ings by the amounts provided in such legisla- purpose, provided that such legislation SEC. 399i. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- tion for those purposes, provided that such would not increase the deficit over either the LATING TO PREVENTING ACCESS TO legislation would not increase the deficit period of the total of fiscal years 2016 MARIJUANA EDIBLES BY CHILDREN over either the period of the total of fiscal through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- IN STATES THAT HAVE DECRIMINAL- years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the cal years 2016 through 2025. IZED MARIJUANA. total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SEC. 399e. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 399a. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO LATING TO ENCOURAGING COST Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- IMPROVE THE COMPETITIVENESS SAVINGS IN OFFICE SPACE USED BY tions of a committee or committees, aggre- OF THE UNITED STATES. FEDERAL AGENCIES. gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between

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(1) creating an effective mechanism for the ther the period of the total of fiscal years The Chairman of the Committee on the 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- review of the existing Federal regulatory fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- burden to identify rules for repeal or modi- SEC. 399j. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- gates, and other appropriate levels in this fication that— LATING TO PROVIDING MORTGAGE resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- (A) impose paperwork burdens that could LENDING TO RURAL AREAS. tions, amendments, amendments between be reduced substantially without signifi- The Chairman of the Committee on the the Houses, motions, or conference reports cantly diminishing regulatory effectiveness; Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- relating to online child sex trafficking, (B) impose disproportionately high costs tions of a committee or committees, aggre- which may include the detection, investiga- on small businesses; gates, and other appropriate levels in this tion, and prosecution of the owners and oper- (C) could be strengthened in their effec- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ators of websites who knowingly allow such tiveness while reducing regulatory costs; tions, amendments, amendments between websites to be used to advertise commercial (D) have been rendered obsolete by techno- the Houses, motions, or conference reports sex with children over the Internet, by the logical or market changes; relating to providing mortgage lending to amounts provided in such legislation for (E) have achieved their goals and can be re- rural areas by the amounts provided in such those purposes, provided that such legisla- legislation for those purposes, provided that tion would not increase the deficit over ei- pealed without target problems recurring; such legislation would not increase the def- ther the period of the total of fiscal years (F) impose the greatest opportunity costs icit over either the period of the total of fis- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of in terms of economic growth; cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. (G) are ineffective; the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SEC. 399o. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO (H) overlap, duplicate, or conflict with SEC. 399k. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- SUPPORT STATE DROUGHT PREVEN- other Federal regulations or with State or LATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF TION PLANS. local regulations; or ARCTIC POLAR ICEBREAKERS. The Chairman of the Committee on the (I) impose costs that are not justified by The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- benefits produced for society within the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- United States; tions of a committee or committees, aggre- gates, and other appropriate levels in this (2) reforming the process by which new reg- gates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ulations are made by Federal agencies, in- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions, amendments, amendments between cluding independent agencies, for the pur- tions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports poses of— the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to assisting the States in carrying relating to the construction of Arctic polar out drought prevention plans by the amounts (A) prioritizing early public outreach in icebreakers, by the amounts provided in such provided in such legislation for those pur- the rulemaking process; legislation for those purposes, provided that poses, provided that such legislation would (B) ensuring the use of the best available such legislation would not increase the def- not increase the deficit over either the pe- scientific, economic, and technical data; icit over either the period of the total of fis- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through (C) preventing the misuse of guidance doc- cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years uments to skirt public input; the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. 2016 through 2025. (D) ensuring the use of best practices for SEC. 399l. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- SEC. 399p. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- regulatory analysis, including cost-benefit LATING TO RESEARCHING HEALTH LATING TO PROTECTING THE RELI- analysis, into each step of the rulemaking CONDITIONS OF THE DESCENDANTS ABILITY OF THE ELECTRICITY GRID. process; OF VETERANS EXPOSED TO TOXIC The Chairman of the Committee on the (E) facilitating the adoption by Federal SUBSTANCES DURING SERVICE IN Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- agencies of the least costly regulatory alter- THE ARMED FORCES. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- native that would achieve the goals of the The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- statutory authorization; tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between (F) ensuring more careful consideration of gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports proposed high-cost rules; resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to prohibiting the Administrator of (G) ensuring effective oversight of the Fed- tions, amendments, amendments between the Environmental Protection Agency from eral regulatory program, including inde- the Houses, motions, or conference reports proposing, finalizing, or issuing any regula- pendent regulatory commissions, by the Of- relating to researching health conditions of tion that would reduce the reliability of the fice of Information and Regulatory Affairs; the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic electricity grid by the amounts provided in (H) improving the consideration of adverse substances during service in the Armed such legislation for those purposes, provided impacts on small businesses; Forces by the amounts provided in such leg- that such legislation would not increase the (I) providing greater transparency in the islation for those purposes, provided that deficit over either the period of the total of rulemaking process; and such legislation would not increase the def- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of (J) improving compliance with section 515 icit over either the period of the total of fis- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. of the Treasury and General Government Ap- cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of SEC. 399q. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO propriations Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE OPEN Law 106–554; 114 Stat. 2736A–153) (commonly SEC. 399m. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND INTERNET. RELATING TO RAISING THE FAMILY The Chairman of the Committee on the known as the ‘‘Information Quality Act’’), OF FUNDS LIMIT OF THE SMALL Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY tions of a committee or committees, aggre- U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), and chapter 6 of title 5, PROGRAM. gates, and other appropriate levels in this United States Code (commonly known as the The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ‘‘Regulatory Flexibility Act’’); Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between (3) enhancing accountability by facili- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tating fair and effective judicial review of gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to protecting the open Internet and agency actions; and resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- promoting further innovation and invest- (4) ensuring that Congress can effectively tions, amendments, amendments between ment in Internet services, content, infra- exercise its appropriate role in the regu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports structure, and technologies by the amounts relating to the Small Business Investment latory process through legislation and over- provided in such legislation for those pur- sight; Company Program of the Small Business Ad- poses, provided that such legislation would ministration, which may include raising the not increase the deficit over either the pe- by the amounts provided in such legislation Family of Funds limit of the Small Business riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through for those purposes, provided that such legis- Investment Company Program, by the 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years lation would not raise new revenue and amounts provided in such legislation for 2016 through 2025. those purposes, provided that such legisla- would not increase the deficit over either the SEC. 399r. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tion would not increase the deficit over ei- RELATING TO REFORMING THE FED- ther the period of the total of fiscal years ERAL REGULATORY PROCESS. through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of The Chairman of the Committee on the cal years 2016 through 2025. fiscal years 2016 through 2025. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca-

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Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- sions, which may include the Internal Rev- The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- enue Service whistleblower program, by the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this amounts provided in such legislation for that tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- purpose, provided that such legislation gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between would not increase the deficit over either the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tions, amendments, amendments between relating to the nuclear force improvement through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- the Houses, motions, or conference reports program of the Air Force by the amounts cal years 2016 through 2025. relating to providing coverage of virtual provided in such legislation for those pur- colonoscopies as a colorectal cancer screen- SEC. 399bb. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND poses, provided that such legislation would RELATING TO ENCOURAGING THE ing test under the Medicare program by the not increase the deficit over either the pe- amounts provided in such legislation for INCREASED USE OF PERFORMANCE riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through CONTRACTING IN FEDERAL FACILI- those purposes, provided that such legisla- 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years TIES. tion would not increase the deficit over ei- 2016 through 2025. ther the period of the total of fiscal years The Chairman of the Committee on the 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of SEC. 399x. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- LATING TO PROMOTING ECONOMIC fiscal years 2016 through 2025. GROWTH AND JOB CREATION FOR tions of a committee or committees, aggre- SEC. 399t. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- SMALL BUSINESSES. gates, and other appropriate levels in this LATING TO STRENGTHENING WA- The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- TERBORNE COMMERCE IN OUR Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between PORTS AND HARBORS. the Houses, motions, or conference reports The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- relating to encouraging the increased use of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- performance contracting in Federal facilities gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between by the amounts provided in such legislation resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports for those purposes, provided that such legis- tions, amendments, amendments between relating to promoting economic growth and lation would not increase the deficit over ei- the Houses, motions, or conference reports job creation by making it easier for small ther the period of the total of fiscal years relating to strengthening waterborne com- businesses to plan their capital investments 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of merce in our ports and harbors, which may and reducing the uncertainty of taxation by fiscal years 2016 through 2025. include increasing the amounts expended the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legisla- SEC. 399cc. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund RELATING TO IMPROVING INFORMA- that are dedicated to port infrastructure and tion would not increase the deficit over ei- ther the period of the total of fiscal years TION SHARING BY THE INSPECTOR maintenance in accordance with section GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 2101(b) of the Water Resources Reform and 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of VETERANS AFFAIRS WITH RESPECT Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113– fiscal years 2016 through 2025. TO INVESTIGATIONS RELATING TO 121), by the amounts provided in such legisla- SEC. 399y. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- SUBSTANDARD HEALTH CARE, DE- tion for those purposes, provided that such LATING TO THE DEFINITION OF LAYED AND DENIED HEALTH CARE, FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE. PATIENT DEATHS, OTHER FINDINGS legislation would not increase the deficit THAT DIRECTLY RELATE TO PA- over either the period of the total of fiscal The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- TIENT CARE, AND OTHER MANAGE- years 2016 through 2020 and the period of the MENT ISSUES OF THE DEPARTMENT. total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 399u. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- LATING TO THE MODERNIZATION OF resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- THE NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, tions, amendments, amendments between tions of a committee or committees, aggre- AND COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITEC- the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this TURE OF THE UNITED STATES. related to the employer penalties under the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act tions, amendments, amendments between Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- (Public Law 111–148), which may include the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- changes to the definition of ‘‘full time em- relating to improving information sharing gates, and other appropriate levels in this ployee’’ under that Act, by the amounts pro- by the Inspector General of the Department resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- vided in such legislation for those purposes, of Veterans Affairs with respect to investiga- tions, amendments, amendments between provided that such legislation would not in- tions relating to substandard health care, de- the Houses, motions, or conference reports crease the deficit over either the period of layed and denied health care, patient deaths, relating to modernizing the triad of strategic the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or other findings that directly relate to patient nuclear delivery systems, the nuclear com- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 care, and other management issues of the mand and control system, and the nuclear through 2025. Department by the amounts provided in such weapons stockpile, and supporting related SEC. 399z. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- legislation for those purposes, provided that infrastructure, by the amounts provided in LATING TO IMPROVING THE EFFEC- such legislation for those purposes, provided TIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE such legislation would not increase the def- that such legislation would not increase the FEDERAL REGULATORY PROCESS. icit over either the period of the total of fis- deficit over either the period of the total of The Chairman of the Committee on the cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- SEC. 399dd. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND SEC. 399v. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- gates, and other appropriate levels in this TO ADDRESS THE DISPROPOR- LATING TO BARDA AND THE BIO- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- TIONATE REGULATORY BURDENS SHIELD SPECIAL RESERVE FUND. tions, amendments, amendments between ON COMMUNITY BANKS AND CREDIT The Chairman of the Committee on the the Houses, motions, or conference reports UNIONS. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- relating to improving the effectiveness and The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- efficiency of the Federal regulatory process Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this by the amounts provided in such legislation tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- for those purposes, provided that such legis- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between lation would not increase the deficit over ei- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports ther the period of the total of fiscal years tions, amendments, amendments between relating to strengthening our national secu- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of rity, which may include fully funding the fiscal years 2016 through 2025. the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to alleviating disproportionate reg- Biomedical Advanced Research and Develop- SEC. 399aa. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO ment Authority and the BioShield Special EXPEDITE AWARDS UNDER THE IN- ulatory burdens on community banks and Reserve Fund by the amounts provided in TERNAL REVENUE SERVICE WHIS- credit unions, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided TLEBLOWER PROGRAM. such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the The Chairman of the Committee on the that such legislation would not increase the deficit over either the period of the total of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- deficit over either the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of tions of a committee or committees, aggre- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. gates, and other appropriate levels in this the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025.

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LATING TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO items are not in the possession of or used by The Chairman of the Committee on the NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR MEDI- radical extremist groups operating in the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- CARE BENEFICIARIES. country by the amounts provided in such tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the legislation for those purposes, provided that gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- such legislation would not increase the def- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- icit over either the period of the total of fis- tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the Houses, motions, or conference reports resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. relating to the Corporation for National and tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 399mm. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND Community Service, by the amounts pro- the Houses, motions, or conference reports RELATING TO IMPROVING HIGHER vided in such legislation for those purposes, relating to developing methods that ensure EDUCATION DATA AND TRANS- provided that such legislation would not in- that Medicare beneficiaries have access to PARENCY. crease the deficit over either the period of equipment like eye tracking accessories for The Chairman of the Committee on the the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or speech generating devices and speech gener- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 ating devices by the amounts provided in tions of a committee or committees, aggre- through 2025. such legislation for those purposes, provided gates, and other appropriate levels in this SEC. 399ff. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- that such legislation would not increase the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- LATING TO ENSURING THAT DE- deficit over either the period of the total of tions, amendments, amendments between PARTMENT OF JUSTICE ATTORNEYS fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the Houses, motions, or conference reports COMPLY WITH DISCLOSURE OBLIGA- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. relating to improving higher education data TIONS IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS. and transparency, by the amounts provided The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 399jj. SPENDING-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND in such legislation for those purposes, pro- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- RELATING TO PRIORITIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUC- vided that such legislation would not in- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- TURE PROJECTS THAT ARE OF NA- crease the deficit over either the period of gates, and other appropriate levels in this TIONAL AND REGIONAL SIGNIFI- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- CANCE AND PROJECTS IN HIGH PRI- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tions, amendments, amendments between ORITY CORRIDORS. through 2025. the Houses, motions, or conference reports The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 399nn. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND relating to ensuring that all Department of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- RELATING TO SUPPORTING PRO- Justice attorneys comply with all legal and tions of a committee or committees, aggre- GRAMS FUNDED BY THE OLDER ethical obligations in criminal prosecutions, gates, and other appropriate levels in this AMERICANS ACT OF 1965. which may include legislation that ensures resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the the disclosure to the defendant in a timely tions, amendments, amendments between Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- manner of all information known to the Gov- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- ernment that tends to negate the guilt of the relating to the prioritization of the Federal gates, and other appropriate levels in this defendant, mitigate the offense charged or investment in the infrastructure of the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the sentence imposed, or impeach the Gov- United States on projects that are of na- tions, amendments, amendments between ernment’s witnesses or evidence, by the tional and regional significance and projects the Houses, motions, or conference reports amounts provided in such legislation for in high priority corridors of the National relating to supporting programs under the those purposes, provided that such legisla- Highway System by the amounts provided in Older Americans Act of 1965, which may in- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- such legislation for those purposes, provided clude supporting congregate and home-deliv- ther the period of the total of fiscal years that such legislation would not raise new ered meals programs, or other programs of 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of revenue and would not increase the deficit assistance to low-income older individuals, fiscal years 2016 through 2025. over either the period of the total of fiscal by the amounts provided in such legislation years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the for those purposes, provided that such legis- SEC. 399gg. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO lation would not increase the deficit over ei- PROMOTE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. ther the period of the total of fiscal years The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 399kk. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- RELATING TO ENCOURAGING THE fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- UNITED STATES’ NATO ALLIES TO REVERSE DECLINES IN DEFENSE SEC. 399oo. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND gates, and other appropriate levels in this RELATING TO NATIVE CHILDREN. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- SPENDING AND BEAR A MORE PRO- PORTIONATE BURDEN FOR ENSUR- The Chairman of the Committee on the tions, amendments, amendments between ING THE SECURITY OF NATO. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the Houses, motions, or conference reports The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- relating to Federal investments in precision Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this medicine and biomedical research, which tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- may include increasing funding to account gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between for inflation, to support finding ways to pre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports vent, treat, and cure diseases or conditions tions, amendments, amendments between relating to Native children, which may in- like Alzheimer’s and other life-threatening the Houses, motions, or conference reports clude establishing a commission to examine or chronic illnesses, and to provide long- relating to encouraging the United States’ existing Federal programs to improve the ef- term cost savings to the Federal Govern- NATO allies to reverse declines in defense ficiency and effectiveness of services deliv- ment, by the amounts provided in such legis- spending and bear a more proportionate bur- ered to Native children to improve out- lation for those purposes, provided that such den for ensuring the security of NATO by the comes, by the amounts provided in such leg- legislation would not increase the deficit amounts provided in such legislation for islation for those purposes, provided that over either the period of the total of fiscal those purposes, provided that such legisla- such legislation would not increase the def- years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the tion would not increase the deficit over ei- icit over either the period of the total of fis- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. ther the period of the total of fiscal years cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of SEC. 399hh. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. TO ADDRESS THE HEROIN AND fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SEC. 399pp. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND METHAMPHETAMINE ABUSE EPI- RELATING TO PROTECTING THE SEC. 399ll. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- DEMIC IN THE UNITED STATES. PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CON- LATING TO THE INVESTIGATION The Chairman of the Committee on the SUMERS FROM DATA BREACHES. AND RECOVERY OF MISSING WEAP- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- ONS AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT OF Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this YEMEN BY THE UNITED STATES tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- GOVERNMENT. gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between relating to expanding efforts to combat her- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports oin and methamphetamine abuse in the gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating protecting the personal information United States without raising new revenue, resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- of consumers from data breaches, which may by the amounts provided in such legislation tions, amendments, amendments between include providing notification to affected for those purposes, provided that such legis- the Houses, motions, or conference reports consumers or enhancing data security pro- lation would not increase the deficit over ei- relating to the investigation and to the ex- grams, by the amounts provided in such leg- ther the period of the total of fiscal years tent practicable the recovery of missing islation for those purposes, provided that

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DEFICIT-REDUCTION RESERVE FUND range for surety bonds, by the amounts pro- tural impacts from an agricultural virus out- FOR GOVERNMENT REFORM AND EF- vided in such legislation for those purposes, break, such as the impacts seen from the FICIENCY. provided that such legislation would not in- avian influenza outbreak, which may include The Chairman of the Committee on the crease the deficit over either the period of investments in vaccine development or re- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or search in pathway analysis, by the amounts tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 provided in such legislation for those pur- gates, and other appropriate levels in this through 2025. poses, provided that such legislation would resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- SEC. 399uu. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND not increase the deficit over either the pe- tions, amendments, amendments between RELATING TO INDO-PACIFIC PART- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through the Houses, motions, or conference reports NER CAPACITY BUILDING AND 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years relating to achieving savings through the STRATEGY. 2016 through 2025. use of performance data or scientifically rig- The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 399yy. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND orous evaluation methodologies for the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- RELATING TO THE IMPORTANCE OF elimination, consolidation, or reform of Fed- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION eral programs, agencies, offices, and initia- gates, and other appropriate levels in this TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- INFORMED AND EFFECTIVE DECI- tives, or the sale of Federal property, and re- SIONS WITH THEIR FINANCIAL RE- duce the deficit over either the period of the tions, amendments, amendments between SOURCES. total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the the Houses, motions, or conference reports The Chairman of the Committee on the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 relating to supporting a comprehensive Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- through 2025. The Chairman may also make multi-year partner capacity building and se- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- adjustments to the Senate’s pay-as-you-go curity cooperation plan in the Indo-Pacific gates, and other appropriate levels in this ledger over 6 and 11 years to ensure that the region, including for a regional maritime do- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- deficit reduction achieved is used for deficit main awareness architecture and for bilat- tions, amendments, amendments between reduction only. The adjustments authorized eral and multilateral exercises, port calls, the Houses, motions, or conference reports under this section shall be of the amount of and training activities of the United States relating to financial literacy education, deficit reduction achieved. Armed Forces and Coast Guard to further a which may include improvements to finan- SEC. 399rr. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND comprehensive strategy to strengthen cial literacy education curricula in schools RELATING TO MEDICAL TREATMENT United States alliances and partnerships, or which may improve the capacity of teach- AND COMPENSATION FOR FIRST RE- freedom of navigation, and the unimpeded ers to provide effective financial literacy SPONDERS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR access to the maritime commons of the Asia- education, by the amounts provided in such FAMILIES INJURED AND MADE ILL Pacific by the amounts provided in such leg- legislation for those purposes, provided that BY THE 9/11 ATTACKS. islation for those purposes, provided that The Chairman of the Committee on the such legislation would not increase the def- such legislation would not increase the def- icit over either the period of the total of fis- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- icit over either the period of the total of fis- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. gates, and other appropriate levels in this the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- SEC. 399zz. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND SEC. 399vv. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND tions, amendments, amendments between RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE RELATING TO ADDRESSING METH- MENTAL HEALTH REFORM. the Houses, motions, or conference reports AMPHETAMINE ABUSE IN THE The Chairman of the Committee on the relating to the September 11th terrorism at- UNITED STATES. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tacks at the World Trade Center, the Pen- The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tagon, and the Shanksville Crash site, which Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this may include legislation that extends medical tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- monitoring and treatment services and com- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between pensation for first responders, survivors, and resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports their families, by the amounts provided in tions, amendments, amendments between relating to comprehensive mental health re- such legislation for those purposes, provided the Houses, motions, or conference reports form, which may include legislation that that such legislation would not increase the relating to addressing methamphetamine provides increased access to individuals suf- deficit over either the period of the total of abuse in the United States, by the amounts fering from mental illness and greater work- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of provided in such legislation for those pur- force opportunities for mental health profes- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. poses, provided that such legislation would sionals, by the amounts provided in such leg- SEC. 399ss. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND not increase the deficit over either the pe- islation for those purposes, provided that RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through such legislation would not increase the def- NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOOLS. 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years icit over either the period of the total of fis- The Chairman of the Committee on the 2016 through 2025. cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SEC. 399ww. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- RELATING TO THE NATIONAL gates, and other appropriate levels in this SEC. 399aaa. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND GUARD STATE PARTNERSHIP PRO- RELATING TO IMPROVING ORAL resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- GRAM. HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the PREGNANT WOMEN UNDER MED- the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- ICAID. relating to construction of Native American tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the schools, which may include replacement gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- school construction that replaces the en- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tirety or majority of a school campus or re- tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this placement facility construction that re- the Houses, motions, or conference reports resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- places individual buildings that are beyond relating to achieving theatre security co- tions, amendments, amendments between cost-effective repair measures, by the operation goals, which may include funding the Houses, motions, or conference reports amounts provided in such legislation for for the National Guard State Partnership relating to initiatives that would improve those purposes, provided that such legisla- Program, by the amounts provided in such oral health care for children and pregnant tion would not increase the deficit over ei- legislation for those purposes, provided that women under the Medicaid program by the ther the period of the total of fiscal years such legislation would not increase the def- amounts provided in such legislation for 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of icit over either the period of the total of fis- such purpose, provided that such legislation fiscal years 2016 through 2025. cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of would not increase the deficit over either the SEC. 399tt. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. period of the total of fiscal years 2016 LATING TO INCREASING THE GUAR- SEC. 399xx. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND through 2020 or the period of the total of fis- ANTEE THRESHOLD FOR THE SUR- RELATING TO IMPROVING THE PRE- cal years 2016 through 2025. ETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM. VENTION AND TREATMENT OF AGRI- SEC. 399bbb. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND The Chairman of the Committee on the CULTURAL VIRUS OUTBREAKS. RELATING TO THE NATIONAL PARK Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the SERVICE CENTENNIAL. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2133 resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to the authority of the Secretary of tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Interior to designate funds for water the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between projects, which may include authorized rural relating to the protection, preservation, or the Houses, motions, or conference reports water projects or tribal water rights settle- restoration of the National Park System, relating to the establishment of a public-pri- ments or irrigation projects, by the amounts which may include a National Park Centen- vate partnership tasked with reviewing provided in such legislation for those pur- nial Fund or other dedicated funding, for in- training and funding allocations for first re- poses, provided that such legislation would frastructure or natural, cultural, or historic sponders responding to hazardous materials not increase the deficit over either the pe- resource preservation and programs in units incidents on railroads, by the amounts pro- riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through of the National Park System, by the vided in such legislation for those purposes, 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years amounts provided in such legislation for provided that such legislation would not in- 2016 through 2025. those purposes, provided that such legisla- crease the deficit over either the period of SEC. 399kkk. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND tion would not increase the deficit over ei- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT AT ther the period of the total of fiscal years the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDU- CATION. 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of through 2025. The Chairman of the Committee on the fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SEC. 399ggg. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SEC. 399ccc. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO ENHANCING AND IM- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- RELATING TO INCREASING COLLEGE PROVING THE UNITED STATES PAT- gates, and other appropriate levels in this COMPLETION. ENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE IN resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the ORDER TO REDUCE THE APPLICA- tions, amendments, amendments between Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- TION BACKLOG. the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- The Chairman of the Committee on the related to sexual assault at institutions of gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- higher education, which may include the im- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- plementation of an independent and stand- tions, amendments, amendments between gates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ardized online survey tool developed and ad- the Houses, motions, or conference reports ministered by the Department of Education, relating to increasing college completion, tions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports in consultation with the Department of Jus- which may include expanding Federal Pell tice, to measure the prevalence of sexual as- relating to enhancing and improving the Grant eligibility by allowing college stu- sault at institutions of higher education, by United States Patent and Trademark Office dents to use Federal Pell Grants for more the amounts provided in such legislation for in order to reduce the patent application than 2 semesters in an academic year by the those purposes, provided that such legisla- backlog by the amounts provided in such leg- amounts provided in such legislation for tion would not increase the deficit over ei- islation for that purpose, provided that such those purposes, provided that such legisla- ther the period of the total of fiscal years legislation would not increase the deficit tion would not increase the deficit over ei- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of over either the period of the total of fiscal ther the period of the total of fiscal years fiscal years 2016 through 2025. 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SEC. 399lll. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND fiscal years 2016 through 2025. RELATING TO SIMPLIFYING AND EX- SEC. 399ddd. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND SEC. 399hhh. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND PANDING TAX INCENTIVES FOR RELATING TO ENCOURAGING RELATING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION. FREIGHT PLANNING AND INVEST- FUNDING FOR INTERNATIONAL The Chairman of the Committee on the MENT THAT INCORPORATES ALL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- MODES OF TRANSPORTATION, IN- The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- CLUDING RAIL, WATERWAYS, PORTS, Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this AND HIGHWAYS. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between relating to simplifying and expanding tax in- gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports centives for higher education to boost stu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to funding for international dent attendance and completion at colleges tions, amendments, amendments between counter-propaganda communications in and vocational schools, by the amounts pro- the Houses, motions, or conference reports order to combat misinformation, undermine vided in such legislation for those purposes, to encourage freight planning and invest- ideologies of violence and hatred, and ensure provided that such legislation would not in- ment that incorporates all modes of trans- moderate voices are heard, by the amounts crease the deficit over either the period of portation including rail, waterways, ports provided in such legislation for those pur- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or and highways, by the amounts provided in poses, provided that such legislation would the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 such legislation for those purposes, provided not increase the deficit over either the pe- through 2025. that such legislation would not increase the riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through SEC. 399mmm. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND deficit over either the period of the total of 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years RELATING TO AUTHORIZING CHIL- fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of 2016 through 2025. DREN ELIGIBLE FOR HEALTH CARE the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SEC. 399iii. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY SEC. 399eee. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RELATED TO PROVIDING FOR FULL EDUCATION. TO RETAIN SUCH ELIGIBILITY UNTIL AGE 26. FUNDING FOR AT-SEA AND DOCK- The Chairman of the Committee on the SIDE MONITORING FOR CERTAIN The Chairman of the Committee on the FISHERIES. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between relating to reforming and strengthening ele- relating to supporting children who are eligi- the Houses, motions, or conference reports mentary and secondary education by the ble to receive health care furnished under related to supporting at-sea and dockside amounts provided in such legislation for the laws administered by the Secretary of monitoring for fisheries that have received those purposes, provided that such legisla- Veterans Affairs, including by allowing such economic disaster assistance by the amounts tion would not increase the deficit over ei- children to retain such eligibility until age provided in such legislation for those pur- ther the period of the total of fiscal years 26, by the amounts provided in such legisla- poses, provided that such legislation would 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of tion for those purposes, provided that such not increase the deficit over either the pe- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. legislation would not increase the deficit riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through SEC. 399jjj. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND over either the period of the total of fiscal 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years RELATING TO INVESTING IN RURAL years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the 2016 through 2025. AND TRIBAL WATER INFRASTRUC- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. TURE. SEC. 399fff. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND SEC. 399nnn. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO TRAINING AND RE- The Chairman of the Committee on the RELATING TO SUPPORTING WORK- SOURCES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- FORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RESPONDING TO HAZARDOUS MATE- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS. RIALS INCIDENTS ON RAILROADS. gates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Committee on the The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports gates, and other appropriate levels in this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2134 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions, amendments, amendments between participate in programs under title IV of the tions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to imposing sanctions with respect et seq.), by the amounts provided in such leg- relating to increasing funds for programs to foreign persons responsible for gross viola- islation for those purposes, provided that that support workforce development through tions of internationally recognized human such legislation would not increase the def- apprenticeships, and providing additional rights or significant acts of corruption by icit over either the period of the total of fis- funds to the Office of Apprenticeship of the the amounts provided in such legislation for cal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of Department of Labor to expand apprentice- those purposes, provided that such legisla- the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. ship programs nationally, by the amounts tion would not increase the deficit over ei- provided in such legislation for those pur- ther the period of the total of fiscal years SEC. 399www. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND poses, provided that such legislation would 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of RELATING TO IMPROVING COMMU- NITY RELATIONS WITH LAW EN- not increase the deficit over either the pe- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. FORCEMENT OFFICERS. riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through SEC. 399sss. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years RELATING TO REFORMING STUDENT The Chairman of the Committee on the 2016 through 2025. LOAN PROGRAMS. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SEC. 399ooo. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND The Chairman of the Committee on the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- RELATING TO THE PRIORITIZATION Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- gates, and other appropriate levels in this OF BROAD-BASED CRIMINAL JUS- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- TICE REFORM. gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between relating to community policing, which may tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports include increasing the number of law en- gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to student loan reform, which may forcement officers who walk patrols that en- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- include establishing a policy of risk-sharing able them to interact and build relationships tions, amendments, amendments between to require institutions of higher education to with community members, increasing and the Houses, motions, or conference reports assume some of the risk for student loans by improving training for law enforcement offi- relating to broad-based criminal justice re- the amounts provided in such legislation for cers, encouraging the responsible and care- form by the amounts provided in such legis- those purposes, provided that such legisla- fully considered use of body cameras and lation for that purpose, provided that such tion would not increase the deficit over ei- their recordings by law enforcement officers, legislation would not increase the deficit ther the period of the total of fiscal years encouraging law enforcement to de-escalate over either the period of the total of fiscal 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of confrontations whenever feasible, and ensur- years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the fiscal years 2016 through 2025. ing that prosecutions of law enforcement of- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. SEC. 399ttt. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND ficers are fair and impartial, by the amounts SEC. 399ppp. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO INCREASING FUNDING provided in such legislation for those pur- RELATING TO STRENGTHENING THE FOR THE TIGER DISCRETIONARY poses, provided that such legislation would ECONOMY BY ACCELERATING THE GRANT PROGRAM OF THE DEPART- not increase the deficit over either the pe- TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGIES MENT OF TRANSPORTATION. riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through FROM LABORATORIES OF THE DE- The Chairman of the Committee on the 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years PARTMENT OF ENERGY AND THE DE- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- PARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO THE 2016 through 2025. MARKETPLACE. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- gates, and other appropriate levels in this SEC. 399xxx. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND The Chairman of the Committee on the TO SUPPORT RESEARCH. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to Federal investments in the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- tions, amendments, amendments between Transportation Investment Generating Eco- gates, and other appropriate levels in this the Houses, motions, or conference reports nomic Recovery (‘‘TIGER’’) discretionary resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- relating to strengthening the economy by grant program by the amounts provided in tions, amendments, amendments between accelerating the transfer of technologies such legislation for those purposes, provided the Houses, motions, or conference reports from laboratories of the Department of En- that such legislation would not increase the relating to Federal investments in scientific ergy and the Department of Defense to the deficit over either the period of the total of research and development, which may in- marketplace by the amounts provided in fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of clude supporting biomedical research to find such legislation for those purposes, provided the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. ways to prevent, treat, and cure diseases or that such legislation would not increase the SEC. 399uuu. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND conditions like Alzheimer’s and other life- deficit over either the period of the total of RELATING TO PROMOTING THE USE threatening or chronic illnesses, providing OF COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of long-term cost savings to the Federal Gov- The Chairman of the Committee on the the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. ernment, and supporting national security, Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- basic energy research, innovative solutions, SEC. 399qqq. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND tions of a committee or committees, aggre- RELATING TO SUPPORTING TRADE and American competitiveness, by the AND TRAVEL AT PORTS OF ENTRY. gates, and other appropriate levels in this amounts provided in such legislation for The Chairman of the Committee on the resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- those purposes, provided that such legisla- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- tions, amendments, amendments between tion would not increase the deficit over ei- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- the Houses, motions, or conference reports ther the period of the total of fiscal years gates, and other appropriate levels in this relating to promoting the use of college sav- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- ings accounts while students are in elemen- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. tary school and secondary school, by the tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 399yyy. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND the Houses, motions, or conference reports amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legisla- RELATING TO SUPPORT FOR relating to supporting trade and travel at UKRAINE, WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE ports of entry, which may include construc- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- THE PROVISION OF LETHAL DEFEN- tion at ports of entry or increased staffing at ther the period of the total of fiscal years SIVE ARTICLES. ports of entry, by the amounts provided in 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. The Chairman of the Committee on the such legislation for those purposes, provided Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- that such legislation would not increase the SEC. 399vvv. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A NEW tions of a committee or committees, aggre- deficit over the period of the total of fiscal gates, and other appropriate levels in this years 2016 through 2020 and the period of the OUTCOME-BASED PROCESS FOR AU- THORIZING INNOVATIVE HIGHER resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. EDUCATION PROVIDERS. tions, amendments, amendments between SEC. 399rrr. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND The Chairman of the Committee on the the Houses, motions, or conference reports RELATING TO IMPOSING SANCTIONS Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- relating to providing funding to support the WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN PER- SONS RESPONSIBLE FOR GROSS VIO- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Government of Ukraine in reestablishing its LATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY gates, and other appropriate levels in this sovereignty and territorial integrity, which RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS OR resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- should include the provision of lethal defen- SIGNIFICANT ACTS OF CORRUPTION. tions, amendments, amendments between sive articles, by the amounts provided in The Chairman of the Committee on the the Houses, motions, or conference reports such legislation for those purposes, provided Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- relating to promoting innovation in higher that such legislation would not increase the tions of a committee or committees, aggre- education, which may include establishing a deficit over either the period of the total of gates, and other appropriate levels in this new outcome-based process for authorizing fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or the period of resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- innovative higher education providers to the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2135 SEC. 399zzz. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND not increase the deficit over either the pe- in such legislation for those purposes, pro- RELATING TO PROVIDING FUNDING riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through vided that such legislation would not in- TO COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM IN EU- 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years crease the deficit over either the period of ROPE. 2016 through 2025. the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 or The Chairman of the Committee on the the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- SEC. 399dddd. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO INVESTING IN AD- through 2025. tions of a committee or committees, aggre- VANCED FOSSIL ENERGY TECH- TITLE IV—BUDGET PROCESS gates, and other appropriate levels in this NOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- MENT. Subtitle A—Budget Enforcement tions, amendments, amendments between The Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 401. EXTENSION OF ENFORCEMENT OF the Houses, motions, or conference reports Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- BUDGETARY POINTS OF ORDER IN relating to providing funding for programs to tions of a committee or committees, aggre- THE SENATE. (a) EXTENSION OF CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET counter anti-Semitic activity in Europe, gates, and other appropriate levels in this ACT OF 1974 POINTS OF ORDER.— which may include efforts to empower civil resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any pro- society, including diverse religious and eth- tions, amendments, amendments between vision of the Congressional Budget Act of nic groups, civil and human rights organiza- the Houses, motions, or conference reports 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), subsections (c)(2) tions, and the business community, to fight relating to investing in advanced fossil en- and (d)(3) of section 904 of the Congressional anti-Semitism and discrimination and con- ergy technology research and development Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 note) shall vening regular consultations with Jewish at the Department of Energy, to reduce the remain in effect for purposes of Senate en- community organizations and non-Jewish impacts of climate change while ensuring forcement through September 30, 2025. civil and human rights organizations to dem- the reliability of the electric grid, by the (2) REPEAL.—In the Senate, section 205 of onstrate visible support, listen to concerns, amounts provided in such legislation for S. Con. Res. 21 (110th Congress), the concur- and solicit recommendations on improving those purposes, provided that such legisla- rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year security and supporting victims, by the tion would not increase the deficit over ei- 2008, shall no longer apply. amounts provided in such legislation for ther the period of the total of fiscal years (b) OTHER POINTS OF ORDER.— those purposes, provided that such legisla- 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of (1) PAY-AS-YOU-GO.—Section 201(d) of S. tion would not increase the deficit over ei- fiscal years 2016 through 2025. Con. Res. 21 (110th Congress), the concurrent ther the period of the total of fiscal years SEC. 399eeee. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUNDS resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008, 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of RELATING TO FOREIGN PERSONS. is repealed. fiscal years 2016 through 2025. (a) DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELAT- (2) INCREASING SHORT-TERM DEFICIT.—Sec- SEC. 399aaaa. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND ING TO IMPOSING SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO tion 404(e) of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th Congress), TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND FAMI- FOREIGN PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR GROSS the concurrent resolution on the budget for LIES WITH TRANSPARENT, EASILY VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED UNDERSTOOD POSTSECONDARY fiscal year 2010, is repealed. HUMAN RIGHTS OR SIGNIFICANT ACTS OF COR- EDUCATION FINANCIAL AID INFOR- SEC. 402. SENATE POINT OF ORDER AGAINST MATION. RUPTION.—The Chairman of the Committee LEGISLATION INCREASING LONG- The Chairman of the Committee on the on the Budget of the Senate may revise the TERM DEFICITS. Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- allocations of a committee or committees, (a) CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ANAL- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- aggregates, and other appropriate levels in YSIS OF PROPOSALS.—The Director of the gates, and other appropriate levels in this this resolution for one or more bills, joint Congressional Budget Office shall, to the ex- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- resolutions, amendments, amendments be- tent practicable, prepare for each bill and tions, amendments, amendments between tween the Houses, motions, or conference re- joint resolution reported from committee the Houses, motions, or conference reports ports relating to imposing sanctions with re- (except measures within the jurisdiction of relating to providing students and families spect to foreign persons responsible for gross the Committee on Appropriations), and with transparent, easily understood informa- violations of internationally recognized amendments thereto, amendments between tion about postsecondary education financial human rights or significant acts of corrup- the Houses in relation thereto, and con- aid by the amounts provided in such legisla- tion by the amounts provided in such legisla- ference reports thereon, an estimate of tion for those purposes, provided that such tion for those purposes, provided that such whether the measure would cause, relative legislation would not increase the deficit legislation would not increase the deficit to current law, a net increase in on-budget over either the period of the total of fiscal over either the period of the total of fiscal deficits in excess of $5,000,000,000 in any of years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the years 2016 through 2020 or the period of the the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. with the first fiscal year that is 10 years (b) DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELAT- SEC. 399bbbb. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND after the budget year provided for in the ING TO NTERAGENCY OOPERATION RELATING TO PROVIDING ADE- I C .—The most recently adopted concurrent resolution QUATE FUNDING FOR THE CON- Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of on the budget. TRACT TOWER PROGRAM OF THE the Senate may revise the allocations of a (b) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRA- committee or committees, aggregates, and order in the Senate to consider any bill, TION. other appropriate levels in this resolution joint resolution, amendment, motion, The Chairman of the Committee on the for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendment between the Houses, or con- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- amendments, amendments between the ference report that would cause a net in- tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Houses, motions, or conference reports relat- crease in on-budget deficits in excess of gates, and other appropriate levels in this ing to interagency cooperation, which may $5,000,000,000 in any of the 4 consecutive 10- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- include expedited interagency cooperation to year periods described in subsection (a). tions, amendments, amendments between identify foreign nationals subject to sanc- (c) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL IN the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions under title IV of the Russia and THE SENATE.— relating to providing full and dedicated fund- Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei (1) WAIVER.—Subsection (b) may be waived ing for the Contract Tower Program of the Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act or suspended only by the affirmative vote of Federal Aviation Administration by the of 2012 (Public Law 112–208), by the amounts three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and amounts provided in such legislation for provided in such legislation for those pur- sworn. those purposes, provided that such legisla- poses, provided that such legislation would (2) APPEAL.—An affirmative vote of three- tion would not increase the deficit over ei- not increase the deficit over either the pe- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and ther the period of the total of fiscal years riod of the total of fiscal years 2016 through sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal 2016 through 2020 or the period of the total of 2020 or the period of the total of fiscal years of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order fiscal years 2016 through 2025. 2016 through 2025. raised under subsection (b). SEC. 399cccc. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND SEC. 399ffff. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND (d) LIMITATION.—The provisions of this sec- RELATING TO UNDERGROUND AND RELATING TO SPECIAL TREATMENT tion shall not apply to any bills, joint resolu- SURFACE MINING SAFETY AND OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR tions, amendments, motions, amendment be- HEALTH RESEARCH. RESEARCH EXPENDITURES FOR tween the Houses, or conference reports for The Chairman of the Committee on the STARTUP COMPANIES. which the chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate has made adjustments tions of a committee or committees, aggre- Budget of the Senate may revise the alloca- to the allocations, levels, or limits contained gates, and other appropriate levels in this tions of a committee or committees, aggre- in this resolution pursuant to section 303(1). resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- gates, and other appropriate levels in this (e) DETERMINATIONS OF BUDGET LEVELS.— tions, amendments, amendments between resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- For purposes of this section, the levels of net the Houses, motions, or conference reports tions, amendments, amendments between deficit increases shall be determined on the relating to underground and surface mining the Houses, motions, or conference reports basis of estimates provided by the Com- safety and health research by the amounts relating to special treatment of the income mittee on the Budget of the Senate. provided in such legislation for those pur- tax credit for research expenditures for (f) REPEAL.—In the Senate, section 311 of S. poses, provided that such legislation would startup companies by the amounts provided Con. Res. 70 (110th Congress), the concurrent

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2009, SEC. 405. REPEAL OF SENATE POINT OF ORDER a point of order raised under section 310(d)(2) shall no longer apply. AGAINST CERTAIN RECONCILIATION of such Act. LEGISLATION. SEC. 403. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST ADVANCE SEC. 409. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST EXCEEDING APPROPRIATIONS. Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 21 (110th Con- FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR OVERSEAS (a) IN GENERAL.— gress), the concurrent resolution on the CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS. (1) POINT OF ORDER.—Except as provided in budget for fiscal year 2008, shall no longer (a) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in subsection (b), it shall not be in order in the apply in the Senate. order in the Senate to consider a provision in Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, SEC. 406. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CHANGES IN any bill, joint resolution, amendment, mo- motion, amendment, amendment between MANDATORY PROGRAMS. tion, amendment between the Houses, or the Houses, or conference report that would (a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term conference report that designates for over- provide an advance appropriation for a dis- ‘‘CHIMP’’ means a provision that— seas contingency operations, in accordance cretionary account. (1) would have been estimated as affecting with section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced (2) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term direct spending or receipts under section 252 Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act ‘‘advance appropriation’’ means any new of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)), funds that budget authority provided in a bill or joint icit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 902) (as in would cause the total amount of funds des- resolution making appropriations for fiscal effect prior to September 30, 2002) if the pro- ignated for overseas contingency oper- year 2016 that first becomes available for any vision was included in legislation other than ations— fiscal year after 2016, or any new budget au- an appropriations bill or joint resolution; (1) for fiscal year 2016, to be more than thority provided in a bill or joint resolution and $57,997,000,000; or making general appropriations or continuing (2) does not result in a net decrease in out- (2) for fiscal year 2017, to be more than appropriations for fiscal year 2017, that first lays over the period of the total of the cur- $59,500,000,000. becomes available for any fiscal year after rent year, the budget year, and all fiscal (b) DETERMINATION.—The determination of 2017. years covered under the most recently adopt- whether a provision is subject to a point of (b) EXCEPTIONS.—Advance appropriations ed concurrent resolution on the budget. order under this section shall be made by the may be provided— (b) POINT OF ORDER.— Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of (1) for fiscal years 2017 and 2018 for pro- (1) IN GENERAL.—In the Senate, it shall not the Senate. grams, projects, activities, or accounts iden- be in order to consider an appropriations bill (c) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— tified in the joint explanatory statement of or joint resolution, or an amendment to, This section may be waived or suspended in managers accompanying this resolution conference report on, or amendment between the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and under the heading ‘‘Accounts Identified for the Houses in relation to such a bill or joint sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of Advance Appropriations’’ in an aggregate resolution, that contains a CHIMP that, if the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and amount not to exceed $28,852,000,000 in new enacted, would cause the total budget au- sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal budget authority in each year; thority of all such CHIMPs enacted in rela- of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order (2) for the Corporation for Public Broad- tion to a fiscal year to be more than the raised under this section. casting; and amount specified in paragraph (2). (d) FORM OF POINT OF ORDER.—A point of (2) AMOUNT.—The amount specified in this (3) for the Department of Veterans Affairs order under this section may be raised by a for the Medical Services, Medical Support paragraph is— (A) for fiscal year 2016, $19,000,000,000; Senator as provided in section 313(e) of the and Compliance, and Medical Facilities ac- Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. counts of the Veterans Health Administra- (B) for fiscal year 2017, $16,000,000,000; (C) for fiscal year 2018, $12,000,000,000; 644(e)). tion. (e) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—When the Sen- (D) for fiscal year 2019, $8,000,000,000; (c) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— ate is considering a conference report on, or (E) for fiscal year 2020, $4,000,000,000; and (1) WAIVER.—In the Senate, subsection (a) an amendment between the Houses in rela- may be waived or suspended only by an af- (F) for fiscal year 2021, and each fiscal year tion to, a bill or joint resolution, upon a firmative vote of three-fifths of the Mem- thereafter, $0. point of order being made by any Senator (c) DETERMINATION.—The determination of bers, duly chosen and sworn. under this section, and such point of order whether a provision is subject to a point of (2) APPEAL.—An affirmative vote of three- being sustained, such material contained in order under subsection (b) shall be made by fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly such conference report or amendment shall the Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- chosen and sworn, shall be required to sus- be stricken, and the Senate shall proceed to et of the Senate. tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on consider the question of whether the Senate (d) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— a point of order raised under subsection (a). shall recede from its amendment and concur Subsection (b) may be waived or suspended (d) FORM OF POINT OF ORDER.—A point of with a further amendment, or concur in the in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of order under subsection (a) may be raised by House amendment with a further amend- three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and a Senator as provided in section 313(e) of the ment, as the case may be, which further sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. amendment shall consist of only that por- the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and 644(e)). tion of the conference report or House (e) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—When the Sen- sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal amendment, as the case may be, not so ate is considering a conference report on, or of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order stricken. Any such motion shall be debat- an amendment between the Houses in rela- raised under subsection (b). able. In any case in which such point of order (e) REPEAL.—In the Senate, section 314 of tion to, a bill or joint resolution, upon a is sustained against a conference report (or S. Con. Res. 70 (110th Congress), the concur- point of order being made by any Senator Senate amendment derived from such con- pursuant to this section, and such point of rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year ference report by operation of this sub- order being sustained, such material con- 2009, shall no longer apply. section), no further amendment shall be in tained in such conference report or House SEC. 407. PROHIBITION ON AGREEING TO LEGIS- order. amendment shall be stricken, and the Senate LATION WITHOUT A SCORE. SEC. 410. SENATE POINT OF ORDER AGAINST shall proceed to consider the question of (a) IN GENERAL.—In the Senate, it shall not PROVISIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS whether the Senate shall recede from its be in order to vote on passage of matter that LEGISLATION THAT CONSTITUTE amendment and concur with a further requires an estimate described in section 402 CHANGES IN MANDATORY PRO- amendment, or concur in the House amend- of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 GRAMS AFFECTING THE CRIME VIC- ment with a further amendment, as the case U.S.C. 653), unless such estimate was made TIMS FUND. may be, which further amendment shall con- publicly available on the website of the Con- (a) IN GENERAL.—In the Senate, it shall not sist of only that portion of the conference re- gressional Budget Office not later than 28 be in order to consider any appropriations port or House amendment, as the case may hours before the time the vote commences. legislation, including any amendment there- be, not so stricken. Any such motion in the (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— to, motion in relation thereto, or conference Senate shall be debatable. In any case in (1) WAIVER.—In the Senate, subsection (a) report thereon, that includes any provision which such point of order is sustained may be waived or suspended only by an af- or provisions affecting the Crime Victims against a conference report (or Senate firmative vote of three-fifths of the Mem- Fund, as defined by section 1402 of the Vic- amendment derived from such conference re- bers, duly chosen and sworn. tims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10601), port by operation of this subsection), no fur- (2) APPEAL.—An affirmative vote of three- which constitutes a change in a mandatory ther amendment shall be in order. fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly program that would have been estimated as SEC. 404. SUPERMAJORITY ENFORCEMENT OF chosen and sworn, shall be required to sus- affecting direct spending or receipts under UNFUNDED MANDATES. tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on section 252 of the Balanced Budget and Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 425(a) of a point of order raised under subsection (a). Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (as in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 SEC. 408. PROTECTING THE SAVINGS IN RE- effect prior to September 30, 2002) were they U.S.C. 658d(a)) shall be subject to the waiver PORTED RECONCILIATION BILLS. included in legislation other than appropria- and appeal requirements of subsections (c)(2) In the Senate, section 310(d)(1) of the Con- tions legislation. A point of order pursuant and (d)(3), respectively, of section 904 of the gressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. to this section shall be raised against such Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 641(d)(1)) shall apply and may be waived in provision or provisions as described in sub- note). accordance with the procedures applicable to sections (d) and (e).

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(b) DETERMINATION.—The determination of (B) any allocation, aggregate, or level (4) TIMING SHIFTS.—The term ‘‘timing whether a provision is subject to a point of under a concurrent resolution on the budget; shifts’’ means— order pursuant to this section shall be made or (A) a delay of the date on which outlays by the Committee on the Budget of the Sen- (C) any written statement submitted for flowing from direct spending would other- ate. printing in the Congressional Record by the wise occur from one fiscal year to the next (c) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of fiscal year; or This section may be waived or suspended in the Senate that establishes allocations, ag- (B) an acceleration of the date on which the Senate only by an affirmative vote of gregates, and levels for purposes of enforcing revenues would otherwise occur from one fis- three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. cal year to the next fiscal year. sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of (b) PROHIBITION OF RESCISSIONS THAT DON’T (b) REQUIREMENT FOR CBO ESTIMATES.—An the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and SAVE MONEY.—In the Senate, the Chairman estimate provided by the Congressional sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the Committee on the Budget shall not Budget Office under section 402 of the Con- of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order count any rescission of budget authority or gressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) raised under this section. contract authority that does not have an ef- for any major legislation shall provide, in (d) GENERAL POINT OF ORDER.—It shall be fect on outlays in estimating the changes in addition to the estimate of budgetary effects in order for a Senator to raise a single point budget authority, outlays, or revenues of a without macroeconomic effects, an estimate of order that several provisions of a bill, res- bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, of the budgetary effects from changes in eco- olution, amendment, motion, or conference amendment between the Houses, or con- nomic output, employment, interest rates, report violate this section. The Presiding Of- ference report for purposes of enforcing— capital stock, and other macroeconomic ficer may sustain the point of order as to (1) the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 variables resulting from the major legisla- some or all of the provisions against which U.S.C. 621 et seq.); tion. The total budgetary effects shall delin- the Senator raised the point of order. If the (2) any allocation, aggregate, or level eate between revenue and outlay effects. (c) REQUIREMENT FOR JCT ESTIMATES.— Presiding Officer so sustains the point of under a concurrent resolution on the budget; (1) IN GENERAL.—An estimate provided by order as to some of the provisions (including or the Joint Committee on Taxation to the Di- provisions of an amendment, motion, or con- (3) any written statement submitted for ference report) against which the Senator rector of the Congressional Budget Office printing in the Congressional Record by the raised the point of order, then only those under section 201(f) of the Congressional Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of provisions (including provision of an amend- Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) for any the Senate that establishes allocations, ag- ment, motion, or conference report) against major legislation shall provide, in addition gregates, and levels for purposes of enforcing which the Presiding Officer sustains the to the estimate of budgetary effects without the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. point of order shall be deemed stricken pur- macroeconomic effects, an estimate of the suant to this section. Before the Presiding SEC. 412. FAIR VALUE ESTIMATES. budgetary effects from changes in economic Officer rules on such a point of order, any Any estimate prepared by the Director of output, employment, capital stock, interest Senator may move to waive such a point of the Congressional Budget Office for a bill, rates, and other macroeconomic variables re- order as it applies to some or all of the provi- joint, resolution, motion, amendment, sulting from the major legislation and an es- sions against which the point of order was amendment between the Houses, or con- timate of the distributional effects across in- raised. Such a motion to waive is amendable ference report under the terms of title V of come categories resulting from major legis- in accordance with rules and precedents of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 lation. U.S.C. 661 et seq.), shall include, when prac- the Senate. After the Presiding Officer rules (2) DELINEATION.—The total budgetary ef- on such a point of order, any Senator may ticable, an additional estimate of the cost, fects shall delineate between revenue and appeal the ruling of the Presiding Officer on measured on a fair value basis, of changes outlay effects. such a point of order as it applies to some or that would affect the amount or terms of (d) CONTENTS OF ESTIMATES.—An estimate all of the provisions on which the Presiding new Federal loans or loan guarantees or of required to be provided under subsection (b) Officer ruled. modifications to existing Federal loans or or (c) shall include— (e) FORM OF THE POINT OF ORDER.—When loan guarantees arising from the bill, joint (1) a qualitative assessment of the budg- the Senate is considering a conference report resolution, motion, amendment, amendment etary effects (including macroeconomic vari- on, or an amendment between the Houses in between the Houses, or conference report. ables described in subsections (b) and (c)) of relation to, a bill or joint resolution, upon a SEC. 413. HONEST ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES. the major legislation in the 20-fiscal year pe- point of order being made by any Senator (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: riod beginning after the last fiscal year of pursuant to this section, and such point of (1) BUDGET.—The term ‘‘budget’’ means— the most recently adopted budget that sets order being sustained, such material con- (A) a concurrent resolution on the budget; forth appropriate levels required under sec- tained in such conference report or amend- or tion 301 of the Congressional Budget Act of ment shall be stricken, and the Senate shall (B) a written statement submitted for 1974 (2 U.S.C. 632); and proceed to consider the question of whether printing in the Congressional Record by the (2) an identification of the assumptions the Senate shall recede from its amendment Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of and the source of data underlying the esti- and concur with a further amendment, or the Senate that establishes allocations, ag- mate. concur in the House amendment with a fur- gregates, and levels for purposes of enforcing SEC. 414. CURRENCY MODERNIZATION. ther amendment, as the case may be, which the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. In the Senate, for purposes of enforcing the further amendment shall consist of only that (2) BUDGETARY EFFECTS.—The term ‘‘budg- Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 portion of the conference report or House etary effects’’ means changes in budget au- et seq.), any allocation, aggregate, or level amendment, as the case may be, not so thority, outlays, or revenues. under a concurrent resolution on the budget, stricken. Any such motion shall be debat- (3) MAJOR LEGISLATION.— or any written statement submitted for able. In any case in which such point of order (A) DEFINITION.—The term ‘‘major legisla- printing in the Congressional Record by the is sustained against a conference report (or tion’’ means any bill, resolution, conference Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of Senate amendment derived from such con- report, or treaty— the Senate that establishes allocations, ag- ference report by operation of this sub- (i) for which an estimate is prepared under gregates, and levels for purposes of enforcing section), no further amendment shall be in section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, any es- order. of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) that indicates that not timate of the changes in budget authority, SEC. 411. ACCURACY IN BUDGET ENFORCEMENT. less than 1 of the amounts described in sub- outlays, and revenues of a provision in a bill, (a) TIMING SHIFTS.— paragraph (B), before incorporating macro- joint resolution, motion, amendment, (1) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the economic effects, is greater than amendment between the Houses, or con- term ‘‘timing shift’’ means— $15,000,000,000 in any fiscal year of the esti- ference report relating to a transition from (A) a delay of the date on which outlays mate; or the $1 note to a $1 coin shall— flowing from direct spending would other- (ii) designated as major legislation by the (1) record the changes in budget authority, wise occur from 1 fiscal year to the next fis- Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of outlays, and revenues of the provision in the cal year; or the Senate or the Chairman of the Com- first year in which the provision takes effect; (B) an acceleration of the date on which mittee on the Budget of the House of Rep- (2) determine the changes in budget au- revenues would otherwise occur from 1 fiscal resentatives. thority, outlays, and revenues of the provi- year to the previous fiscal year. (B) AMOUNTS.—The amounts described in sion based on a net present value estimate of (2) SCORING.—In the Senate, the Chairman this subparagraph are— the changes in budget authority, outlays, of the Committee on the Budget shall not (i) the sum of the individual positive and revenues of the provision over a 30-year count timing shifts in estimating the budg- changes in budgetary effects, not including period; and etary effects of a bill, joint resolution, mo- timing shifts, resulting from such measure; (3) incorporate the changes in budget au- tion, amendment, amendment between the and thority, outlays, and revenues of the provi- Houses, or conference report for purposes of (ii) the sum of the absolute value of the in- sion due to behavioral changes. enforcing— dividual negative budgetary effects, not in- SEC. 415. CERTAIN ENERGY CONTRACTS. (A) the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 cluding timing shifts, resulting from such (a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term U.S.C. 621 et seq.); measure. ‘‘covered energy savings contract’’ means—

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REPORTING ON TAX EXPENDITURES. U.S.C. 901a), the Chairman of the Committee agement and Budget Memorandum on the The Director of the Congressional Budget on the Budget of the Senate shall adjust the Federal use of energy saving performance Office shall include in the report submitted allocation called for in section 302(a) of the contracts and utility energy service con- under section 202(e)(1) of the Congressional Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. tracts, dated September 28, 2012 (M–12–21), or Budget Act of 1974 the following: 633(a)) to the Committee on Appropriations any successor to either memorandum. (1) An estimate of the cost of tax expendi- of the Senate, and may adjust all other budg- (b) ESTIMATES.—In the Senate, for purposes tures as a share of gross domestic product etary aggregates, allocations, levels, and of enforcing any point of order established for the budget year and the 9 years following limits contained in this resolution, as nec- under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 the budget year. essary, consistent with such measure, up to U.S.C. 621 et seq.) or any concurrent resolu- (2) Historical data on the cost of tax ex- the amounts specified and reserved in sub- tion on the budget, any estimate by the Con- penditures as a share of gross domestic prod- paragraph (b). gressional Budget Office of the changes in uct for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal (b) AMOUNTS SPECIFIED AND RESERVED.— budget authority, outlays, and revenues of a year 1965 and ending with the budget year. The amounts specified (and to be reserved provision in a bill, joint resolution, amend- SEC. 419. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ESTI- from the allocation called for in section ment, conference report, or amendment be- MATES. 302(a) allocation of the Congressional Budget tween the Houses modifying the authority to (a) REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ESTI- Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633(a)) to the Committee enter, the scope or terms of, or the use of MATES.—In the case of any legislative provi- on Appropriations of the Senate until such covered energy savings contracts shall— sion to which this section applies, the Con- time as the conditions specified in sub- (1) record in the first year in which the au- gressional Budget Office shall prepare, to the section (a) are met are— thority would become effective, the changes extent practicable, an estimate of the outlay (1) for fiscal year 2016— in budget authority, outlays, and revenues changes during the second and third decade (A) for the revised security category, (as estimated in accordance with paragraph of enactment. $37,000,000,000 in budget authority (and the (2)) of any modifications to the authority to (b) LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS TO WHICH THIS outlays flowing therefrom); and enter the covered energy savings contracts; SECTION APPLIES.—This section shall apply (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, (2) in estimating the changes in budget au- to any spending legislative provision— $37,000,000,000 in budget authority (and the thority, outlays, and revenues of the legisla- (1) which proposes a change or changes to outlays flowing therefrom); and tion, calculate the costs and savings arising law that the Congressional Budget Office de- (2) for fiscal year 2017— from covered contracts on a net present termines has an outlay impact in excess of (A) for the revised security category, value basis by adding market risk over the 0.25 percent of the gross domestic product of $37,000,000,000 in budget authority (and the useful life of the services or product to the the United States during the first decade or outlays flowing therefrom); and discount rate in section 502(5)(E) of the Fed- in the tenth year; or (B) for the revised nonsecurity category, eral Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. (2) with respect to which the Chairman of $37,000,000,000 in budget authority (and the 661a(5)(E)); and the Committee on the Budget of either the outlays flowing therefrom). (3) classify the effects of the provision to Senate or the House of Representatives has requested an estimate described in sub- SEC. 423. TO CONVEY CLEAR INFORMATION TO be changes in spending subject to the avail- CONGRESS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT ability of appropriations. section (a). PROJECTED FEDERAL OUTLAYS, (c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in SEC. 420. TO REQUIRE TRANSPARENT REPORT- REVENUES, AND DEFICITS. subsection (b) shall be construed to modify ING ON THE ONGOING COSTS AND As part of the annual update to the Budget the methodology for estimating the changes SAVINGS TO TAXPAYERS OF OBAMACARE. and Economic Outlook required by section in budget authority, outlays, and revenues of 202(e) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 a provision that does not relate to covered When the Congressional Budget Office re- leases its annual update to the Budget and (2 U.S.C. 602(e)), and at any other time the energy savings contracts in a bill, joint reso- Congressional Budget Office releases projec- lution, amendment, conference report, or Economic Outlook, the Congressional Budg- tions of Federal deficits over any term of amendment between the Houses that con- et Office shall report changes in direct years, the Congressional Budget Office shall tains a provision described in subsection (b). spending and revenue associated with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act publish with its projection a 1-page state- SEC. 416. LONG-TERM SCORING. ment— (a) SCORING OF LEGISLATION INCREASING (Public Law 111–148) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public (1) summarizing and categorizing total THE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING CAPS.—An esti- outlays, including tax expenditures, receipts, mate provided by the Congressional Budget Law 111–152), including the net impact on surpluses, and deficits of the Federal Govern- Office under section 402 of the Congressional deficits, including both on-budget and off- ment on a unified basis for that same pro- Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) for any bill, budget effects, in its annual update required spective time period; resolution, amendment between the Houses, by Public Law 93–344. The information shall (2) categorizing and subtotaling sepa- or conference report that increases the dis- be presented in a format similar to that of rately— cretionary spending limits under section table 2 of the Congressional Budget Office’s (A) outlays for mandatory programs and 251(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency March 20, 2010 estimate of the budgetary ef- for discretionary programs; Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(c)) fects of the Health Care and Educational (B) outlays, tax expenditures, payroll tax shall provide, in addition to the estimate Reconciliation Act of 2010, in combination revenue, and offsetting receipts for Social under that section, an estimate of the with the effects of H.R. 3590, the Patient Pro- Security and for Medicare; changes in budget authority, outlays, or rev- tection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), as (C) the surplus or deficit of revenues over enues under the legislation over the period of passed by the Senate. outlays for Social Security and for Medicare; fiscal year 2016 through fiscal year 2045. SEC. 421. PROHIBITING THE USE OF GUARANTEE and (b) SCORING OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO FEES AS AN OFFSET. (D) revenues. THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND.—An estimate pro- In the Senate, for purposes of determining vided by the Congressional Budget Office budgetary impacts to evaluate points of SEC. 424. ADJUSTMENT FOR WILDFIRE SUPPRES- under section 402 of the Congressional Budg- order under the Congressional Budget Act of SION FUNDING. et Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) for any bill, reso- 1974, this resolution, any previous budget If a measure becomes law that amends the lution, amendment between the Houses, or resolution, and any subsequent budget reso- adjustments to discretionary spending limits conference report that transfers amounts lution, provisions contained in any bill, reso- established under section 251(b) of the Bal- from the General Fund of the Treasury to lution, amendment, motion, or conference anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control the Highway Trust Fund shall provide, in ad- report that increases or extends the increase Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)) for wildfire sup- dition to the estimate under that section, an of, any guarantee fees of the Federal Na- pression funding, the Chairman of the Com- estimate of the changes in budget authority, tional Mortgage Association and the Federal mittee on the Budget of the Senate may ad- outlays, or revenues under the legislation Home Loan Mortgage Corporation shall not just the allocation called for in section 302(a) over the period of fiscal year 2016 through be scored with respect to the level of budget of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 fiscal year 2045. authority, outlays, or revenues contained in U.S.C. 633(a)) to the appropriate committee SEC. 417. REQUIRING CLEARER REPORTING OF such legislation. or committees of the Senate, and may adjust PROJECTED FEDERAL SPENDING SEC. 422. ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEQUESTRATION all other budgetary aggregates, allocations, AND DEFICITS. REPLACEMENT. levels, and limits contained in this resolu- When the Congressional Budget Office re- (a) MECHANISM FOR IMPLEMENTING INCREASE tion, as necessary, consistent with such leases its annual update to the Budget and IN DISCRETIONARY LIMITS.—If a measure be- measure.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:59 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2139 Subtitle B—Other Provisions (2) with full recognition of the constitu- be removed from the following treaty SEC. 431. OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT PER- tional right of the Senate to change those transmitted to the Senate on April 13, FORMANCE. rules at any time, in the same manner, and 2015, by the President of the United In the Senate, all committees are directed to the same extent as is the case of any other States: Protocol Amending the Tax to review programs and tax expenditures rule of the Senate. Convention with Japan, Treaty Docu- within their jurisdiction to identify waste, f fraud, abuse or duplication, and increase the ment No. 114–1. use of performance data to inform com- GOLD STAR WIVES DAY I further ask that the treaty be con- mittee work. Committees are also directed Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sidered as having been read the first to review the matters for congressional con- time; that it be referred, with accom- sideration identified in the Office of Inspec- ask unanimous consent that the Judi- ciary Committee be discharged from panying papers, to the Committee on tor General semiannual reports and the Of- Foreign Relations and ordered to be fice of Inspector General’s list of further consideration of and the Senate unimplemented recommendations and on the now proceed to the consideration of S. printed; and that the President’s mes- Government Accountability Office’s High Res. 131. sage be printed in the RECORD. Risk list and the annual report to reduce The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without program duplication. Based on these over- objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. sight efforts and performance reviews of pro- The clerk will report the resolution The message of the President is as grams within their jurisdiction, committees follows: are directed to include recommendations for by title. improved governmental performance in their The legislative clerk read as follows: To the Senate of the United States: annual views and estimates reports required A resolution (S. Res. 131) designating April I transmit herewith, for the advice under section 301(d) of the Congressional 5, 2015, as ‘‘Gold Star Wives Day.’’ and consent of the Senate to its ratifi- Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 632(d)) to the There being no objection, the Senate cation, the Protocol Amending the Committees on the Budget. proceeded to consider the resolution. Convention between the Government of SEC. 432. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN the United States of America and the DISCRETIONARY ADMINISTRATIVE Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous EXPENSES. consent that the resolution be agreed Government of Japan for the Avoid- In the Senate, notwithstanding section to, the preamble be agreed to, and the ance of Double Taxation and the Pre- 302(a)(1) of the Congressional Budget Act of motions to reconsider be laid upon the vention of Fiscal Evasion with respect 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633(a)(1)), section 13301 of the table. to Taxes on Income and a related Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 632 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without agreement entered into by an exchange note), and section 2009a of title 39, United of notes (together the ‘‘proposed Pro- States Code, the joint explanatory statement objection, it is so ordered. accompanying the conference report on any The resolution (S. Res. 131) was tocol’’), both signed on January 24, concurrent resolution on the budget shall in- agreed to. 2013, at Washington, together with cor- clude in its allocations under section 302(a) The preamble was agreed to. recting notes exchanged March 9 and of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to (The resolution, with its preamble, is March 29, 2013. I also transmit for the the Committees on Appropriations amounts printed in the RECORD of March 26, 2015, information of the Senate the report of for the discretionary administrative ex- under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) the Department of State, which in- penses of the Social Security Administration f cludes an overview of the proposed Pro- and of the Postal Service. tocol. SEC. 433. APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND The proposed Protocol was nego- CHANGES IN ALLOCATIONS AND AG- IDEALS OF NATIONAL PUBLIC GREGATES. tiated to bring U.S.-Japan tax treaty (a) APPLICATION.—Any adjustments of allo- HEALTH WEEK relations into closer conformity with cations and aggregates made pursuant to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I current U.S. tax treaty policy. For ex- this resolution shall— ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ample, the proposed Protocol provides (1) apply while that measure is under con- ate proceed to the immediate consider- for an exemption from source-country sideration; withholding tax on all cross-border (2) take effect upon the enactment of that ation of S. Res. 133 submitted earlier measure; and today. payments of interest, and updates the (3) be published in the Congressional The PRESIDING OFFICER. The provisions of the existing Convention Record as soon as practicable. clerk will report the resolution by with respect to the mutual agreement (b) EFFECT OF CHANGED ALLOCATIONS AND title. procedure by incorporating mandatory AGGREGATES.—Revised allocations and ag- The legislative clerk read as follows: arbitration of certain cases that the gregates resulting from these adjustments A resolution (S. Res. 133) supporting the competent authorities of the United shall be considered for the purposes of the States and Japan have been unable to Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 goals and ideals of National Public Health et seq.) as allocations and aggregates con- Week. resolve after a reasonable period of tained in this resolution. There being no objection, the Senate time. (c) BUDGET COMMITTEE DETERMINATIONS.— proceeded to consider the resolution. I recommend that the Senate give For purposes of this resolution the levels of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I early and favorable consideration to new budget authority, outlays, direct spend- further ask unanimous consent that the proposed Protocol and give its ad- ing, new entitlement authority, revenues, vice and consent to its ratification. deficits, and surpluses for a fiscal year or pe- the resolution be agreed to, the pre- BARACK OBAMA. riod of fiscal years shall be determined on amble be agreed to, and the motions to THE WHITE HOUSE, April 13, 2015. the basis of estimates made by the Com- reconsider be considered made and laid mittee on the Budget of the Senate. upon the table with no intervening ac- f SEC. 434. ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT CHANGES tion or debate. IN CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 14, Upon the enactment of a bill or joint reso- objection, it is so ordered. 2015 lution providing for a change in concepts or The resolution (S. Res. 133) was Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I definitions, the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may make ad- agreed to. ask unanimous consent that when the justments to the levels and allocations in The preamble was agreed to. Senate completes its business today, it this resolution in accordance with section (The resolution, with its preamble, is adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 251(b) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- 14; that following the prayer and Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)). mitted Resolutions.’’) pledge, the morning hour be deemed SEC. 435. EXERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS. f expired, the Journal of proceedings be Congress adopts the provisions of this approved to date, and the time for the title— REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SE- two leaders be reserved for their use (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power CRECY—TREATY DOCUMENT NO. later in the day; that following leader of the Senate, and as such they shall be con- 114–1 sidered as part of the rules of the Senate and remarks, the Senate be in a period of such rules shall supersede other rules only to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, as morning business, with Senators per- the extent that they are inconsistent with in executive session, I ask unanimous mitted to speak therein for up to 10 such other rules; and consent that the injunction of secrecy minutes each. I further ask that the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:19 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP6.027 S13APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 13, 2015 Senate recess from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 BRIG. GEN. JEROME P. LIMOGE, JR. To be rear admiral (lower half) BRIG. GEN. PAUL C. MAAS, JR. a.m. for the all-Senators briefing and BRIG. GEN. JOHN P. MCGOFF CAPT. RONALD C. COPLEY that it recess again from 12:30 p.m. to BRIG. GEN. BRIAN C. NEWBY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRIG. GEN. MARC H. SASSEVILLE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly con- BRIG. GEN. MICHAEL E. STENCEL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRIG. GEN. CAROL A. TIMMONS ference meetings. To be rear admiral (lower half) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CAPT. PAUL PEARIGEN objection, it is so ordered. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT f To be brigadier general IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: COL. KYLE W. ROBINSON To be rear admiral (lower half) ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. IN THE ARMY TOMORROW CAPT. ANNE M. SWAP THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT Mr. MCCONNELL. If there is no fur- IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADES INDI- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ther business to come before the Sen- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be major general ate, I ask unanimous consent that it To be rear admiral (lower half) BRIG. GEN. ROBERT D. CARLSON stand adjourned under the previous BRIG. GEN. DANIEL J. DIRE CAPT. PETER G. STAMATOPOULOS order. BRIG. GEN. MARY E. LINK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT There being no objection, the Senate, BRIG. GEN. HUGH C. VAN ROOSEN IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: at 6:09 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, To be brigadier general To be rear admiral (lower half) April 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. COL. VINCENT B. BARKER COL. LISA L. DOUMONT CAPT. JOHN W. KORKA f COL. ROBERT D. HARTER COL. JOHN F. HUSSEY IN THE AIR FORCE COL. SCOTT R. MORCOMB THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS COL. GERARD L. SCHWARTZ IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR COL. RICHARD K. SELE FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: Executive nominations received by COL. TRACY L. SMITH the Senate: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be colonel TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY TROY S. THOMAS AS A CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 SERVICE AND 3064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR DEAN A. REUTER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF To be brigadier general FORCE AND AS PERMANENT PROFESSOR AT THE UNITED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- CHAPLAIN (COL.) THOMAS L. SOLHJEM SECTIONS 9333(B) AND 9336(A): PIRING SEPTEMBER 14, 2016, VICE JULIE FISHER CUM- IN THE NAVY MINGS, TERM EXPIRED. To be colonel SHAMINA SINGH, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE LINELL A. LETENDRE NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IN THE ARMY PIRING OCTOBER 6, 2019, VICE ALAN D. SOLOMONT, RE- SIGNED. To be rear admiral THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE AIR FORCE REAR ADM. (LH) MARK L. LEAVITT AS PERMANENT PROFESSOR AT THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY IN THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT GABRIEL CAMARILLO, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 4333(B) AND 4336(A): IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, VICE DANIEL GINSBERG. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be colonel DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD To be rear admiral (lower half) JAMES J. RAFTERY, JR. JOYCE LOUISE CONNERY, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A CAPT. EUGENE H. BLACK III THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MEMBER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFE- CAPT. DELL D. BULL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2019, VICE CAPT. WILLIAM D. BYRNE, JR. AND AS PERMANENT PROFESSOR AT THE UNITED PETER STANLEY WINOKUR, RESIGNED. CAPT. EDWARD B. CASHMAN STATES MILITARY ACADEMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., JOSEPH BRUCE HAMILTON, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEM- CAPT. MOISES DELTORO III SECTIONS 4333(B) AND 4336(A): BER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY CAPT. STEPHEN C. EVANS BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING To be colonel CAPT. GREGORY J. FENTON OCTOBER 18, 2016, VICE KENNETH L. MOSSMAN. CAPT. JOHN V. FULLER DAVID A. HARPER DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CAPT. MICHAEL P. HOLLAND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. HUGH W. HOWARD III TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JONATHAN ELKIND, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSIST- CAPT. JEFFREY W. HUGHES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ANT SECRETARY OF ENERGY (INTERNATIONAL AF- CAPT. THOMAS E. ISHEE FAIRS), VICE DAVID B. SANDALOW, RESIGNED. CAPT. STEPHEN T. KOEHLER To be colonel DEPARTMENT OF STATE CAPT. YANCY B. LINDSEY CAPT. FRANCIS D. MORLEY STEVEN R. ANSLEY, JR. KAREN S. HANSON WILLIAM A. HEIDT, OF PENNSYLVANIA, A CAREER CAPT. CATHAL S. O’CONNOR MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CAPT. JEFFREY E. TRUSSLER IN THE NAVY MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- CAPT. WILLIAM W. WHEELER III DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED DAVID MALCOLM ROBINSON, OF CONNECTICUT, A CA- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: REER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, To be lieutenant commander CLASS OF MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE COORDINATOR To be rear admiral (lower half) FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND STABILIZATION, VICE FRED- CAPT. ANN M. BURKHARDT BRIAN L. TICHENOR ERICK D. BARTON, RESIGNED. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID MALCOLM ROBINSON, OF CONNECTICUT, A CA- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY REER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CLASS OF MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AN ASSISTANT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SECRETARY OF STATE (CONFLICT AND STABILIZATION To be rear admiral (lower half) To be captain OPERATIONS), VICE FREDERICK D. BARTON, RESIGNED. CAPT. JAMES P. DOWNEY CHERYL GOTZINGER IN THE AIR FORCE CAPT. STEPHEN F. WILLIAMSON IN THE COAST GUARD THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AS A MEMBER OF THE COAST GUARD PERMA- To be brigadier general To be rear admiral (lower half) NENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 188: COL. JAMES J. BURKS CAPT. DANELLE M. BARRETT THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant commander STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED BRIAN J. MAGGI OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: To be rear admiral (lower half) f To be major general CAPT. MICHAEL W. ZARKOWSKI BRIG. GEN. JAMES C. BALSERAK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION BRIG. GEN. STEVEN J. BERRYHILL IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED BRIG. GEN. KEVIN W. BRADLEY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: Executive nomination confirmed by BRIG. GEN. PETER J. BYRNE BRIG. GEN. GRETCHEN S. DUNKELBERGER To be rear admiral (lower half) the Senate April 13, 2015: BRIG. GEN. RICHARD J. EVANS III THE JUDICIARY BRIG. GEN. ROBERT M. GINNETTI CAPT. DAVID G. MANERO BRIG. GEN. JEFFREY W. HAUSER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ALFRED H. BENNETT, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM O. HILL IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT BRIG. GEN. JOSEPH K. KIM UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: OF TEXAS.

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RECOGNIZING MR. GREGORY L. HONORING ADELE WOODS, CEO tribute to Dr. Edward Zigler, the father of Head REITZE COOS COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH Start, as we mark the 50th Anniversary of this SERVICES inspired early learning program. President Lyndon B. Johnson once said, ‘‘We must open HON. PATRICK MEEHAN HON. ANN M. KUSTER the doors of opportunity. But we must also OF PENNSYLVANIA OF NEW HAMPSHIRE equip our people to walk through those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES doors.’’ That is what exactly what the Head Monday, April 13, 2015 Start program has done for millions of children Monday, April 13, 2015 Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to across our nation for the last five decades. honor Adele Woods from New Hampshire’s Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- In his 1964 State of the Union Address, Second Congressional District, who is retiring President Johnson declared a War on Poverty. nize Mr. Gregory L. Reitze for his lifelong after 33 years of service at Coos County Fam- dedication as a firefighter in his community of ily Health Services. Central to this effort was the idea that access Middletown, Pennsylvania. Adele has been instrumental in growing to a comprehensive child development pro- Mr. Reitze has been a member of Middle- CCFHS from a small organization helping low- gram which ensured school readiness could town Fire Company for the past 50 years. His income women and their children into a com- make all the difference for disadvantaged fam- duties have ranged from Assistant Engineer to prehensive Federally Qualified Health Center ilies. As policy makers, we often look to those Fire Chief, in 1997 and 1998. He has been serving the primary care needs of the Granite with field expertise for advise and counsel. named Fireman of the Year twice, in 1966 and State’s Androscoggin Valley. There are few that have served in these halls 1998. For 50 straight years, Gregory has been After joining CCFHS in 1981, Adele became in the last fifty years who will not recognize named ‘‘A Top Ten of Middletown Fire Com- the director for their Women, Infants, and Chil- the name Dr. Edward Zigler. A member of the dren Program, which provides health services pany responders.’’ When not fighting fires, he National Planning and Steering Committee for owns and operates a contracting business in and helps meet the nutritional needs of women with young families. In 1989, as Exec- Project Head Start, Ed was appointed the Middletown Township and sits on the Middle- founding Director of the Office of Child Devel- town Township Planning Commission. utive Director, she managed a staff of 32 peo- ple on a meager budget. Under her guidance, opment, now the Administration on Children Mr. Reitze has dedicated his life to serving CCFHS successfully applied for federal funds and Families, to lead the Head Start program others in his community, putting the safety of that enabled the agency to become a Federal and he has served as a consultant to every others before himself. Mr. Speaker, it is an Community Health Center and to begin hiring Administration since the program’s inception. honor to recognize Gregory Reitze’s 50 years physicians to provide full scope primary health Designed to break the cycle of poverty and of service to Middletown Township. On behalf services. based on the fundamental idea that education of the 7th district of Pennsylvania, we thank Approached by the Androscoggin Valley is critical to success, Head Start began as an him for his efforts. Hospital in 2002, CCFHS soon acquired their eight-week demonstration project and has outpatient services operation. CCFHS now grown exponentially. Today, Head Start serves f has a staff of 125 people working from three over one million children in all 50 states, the offices in Berlin, one medical office in Gorham, JOHNS MANVILLE District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. and a RESPONSE outreach in Groveton pro- territories. viding sexual and domestic violence services for New Hampshire’s North Country. Re-authorized and expanded under each HON. ED PERLMUTTER Under Adele’s leadership, CCFHS is now Administration over the last fifty years, there is OF COLORADO recognized by the National Committee for no doubt that Head Start has had an impact Quality Assurance as a Level 3 Patient-Cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the lives of some of our most vulnerable tered Medical Home and meets the highest citizens. Today, as we celebrate the 50th An- Monday, April 13, 2015 standards of quality patient care. CCFHS be- niversary of Head Start, we also pay tribute to came a founding member of the North Country the man whose invaluable contributions, not Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Health Consortium, a rural health network ad- only in its inception but throughout its imple- recognize and applaud Johns Manville for their dressing common health issues in the region. leadership and commitment to utilizing new mentation, have been the driving force behind CCFHS become an Accountable Care Organi- Head Start’s success. Ed Zigler, with his ex- and advanced technologies. zation and one of the first in the country to re- traordinary vision and unwavering tenacity, Johns Manville focuses on developing mate- ceive funding from the Centers for Medicare/ Medicaid Services. has changed our understanding of the connec- rials to make diverse environments stronger, tions between poverty and education, shaped more durable, and more energy efficient and Adele is a valued member of numerous our public policy, and changed the course of comfortable. The company manufactures pre- commissions and committees at both the state millions of lives. mium quality building and mechanical insula- and national level. I am honored to recognize tion, commercial roofing, glass fibers and Adele Woods’ leadership and service to her It has been my great privilege to have the nonwoven materials for commercial, industrial, community, the Granite State, and the United opportunity to work closely with Ed on issues and residential applications. JM products are States of America. both here in Washington and in Connecticut. I used in a variety of industries including build- f find myself in constant awe of his intellect and ing products, aerospace, automotive and HONORING DR. EDWARD ZIGLER commitment and consider myself fortunate to transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF call him my friend. Today, on behalf of the mil- waterproofing and wind energy. The company HEAD START lions of families that have been changed for has 7,000 employees globally and provides the better by Head Start, I am honored to join products to more than 85 countries and oper- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO the National Head Start Association in extend- ates 45 mfg. facilities around the world. OF CONNECTICUT ing my deepest thanks and sincere gratitude I extend my deepest congratulations to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Dr. Edward Zigler. He has left an indelible Johns Manville for their well-deserved Innova- Monday, April 13, 2015 mark on our nation and his is a legacy that will tive Technology Award and their continued Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great continue to improve the quality of life of those contribution to Jefferson County. pride and admiration that I rise today to pay most in need for generations to come.

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Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to Harris was also a small business owner, an join me in paying tribute to Benevolence Mis- employee of Inland Steel, and a fixed assets OF GEORGIA sionary Baptist Church in Randolph County, administrator for the School City of East Chi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Georgia for its congregation’s enduring com- cago. Monday, April 13, 2015 mitment, despite adversity, to each other and Since his election to the Indiana House of to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May their Representatives in 1982, Representative Earl Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is actions continue to inspire the community in Harris proved himself to be, first and foremost, my honor and pleasure to extend my sincere courage, in dedication, and in faith. a devoted public servant. His colleagues in In- congratulations to the congregation of Benevo- dianapolis will forever remember him as a true lence Missionary Baptist Church in Randolph f visionary, a tireless advocate for the people of County, Georgia as the church’s membership RECOGNIZING MR. W. SCOTT Northwest Indiana, and the finest of role mod- and leadership celebrates a remarkable 162 REITZE els for any young legislator to emulate. Among years. The congregation of Benevolence Mis- his legislative accomplishments was the cre- sionary Baptist Church celebrated this very ation of a Lake Michigan marina development significant anniversary on Sunday, April 12, HON. PATRICK MEEHAN commission intended to promote economic de- 2015 at the church near Cuthbert, Georgia. OF PENNSYLVANIA velopment along the lake. This idea later got Tracing its roots back to the pre-Civil War IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES folded into the Marquette Plan that the North- era, the church was founded in 1853 when a Monday, April 13, 2015 west Indiana Regional Development Authority group of former slaves set off from their land- is now implementing in Lake and Porter Coun- owners’ church and boldly founded their own Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ties. place of worship. This establishment would recognize Mr. W. Scott Reitze for his lifelong His constituents will remember his kindness stand the test of time, becoming Benevolence public service to Middletown, Pennsylvania. and his willingness to help in any way he Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Reitze has been a member of the Mid- could. I will miss working with Earl, as I have The Reverend Green McCarthy served as dletown Township Fire Company since 1965. for many years, but will never forget his the first pastor of the new congregation, Jake Throughout his tenure he has held positions of warmth and his compassion, as well as his re- Knighton served as the first deacon, and Dan Chief Engineer, the Chairman of Company Ap- lentless desire to leave Northwest Indiana, Knighton served as the first usher. Since none paratus Committee, and Fire Chief for the and the entire state, better than he found it. of the members could read or write, Brother Company for 14 years. He was named Fire- While he was tirelessly committed to the T.J. Coram served as records keeper until an man of the Year in 1970 and 2002. Scott now people of Indiana, Earl Harris leaves to cher- African-American member, Brother Phelm sits on the Board of Directors. He is a retired ish his memory the most important people in Knighton, could become clerk. engineer with the Kimberly Clark Corporation. his life, his devoted wife, Donna, and loving From the beginning, members paid what Over the last 50 years, Scott Reitze has put son, Earl Jr., as well as his extended family they could. Ideally, this was ten cents—raised others before himself and he continues to do and the many people who were fortunate to to twenty-five cents in 1890—but when chick- so. His years of dedicated service are a testa- call him a friend. ens, eggs, or vegetables were all people could ment of what the Middletown Township com- Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and come by, these were accepted instead. What munity means to him. Mr. Speaker, it is an my other distinguished colleagues join me in mattered most then, as now, was not the honor for me to recognize Mr. W. Scott Reitze paying tribute to one of Indiana’s finest, State money. It was the people—the people who and thank him for his service to Pennsylvania. Representative Earl Harris, for his outstanding leadership, devotion to his community, and overcame oppression, the people who took a f risk in founding a new institution, and the peo- commitment to improving the quality of life for ple who renewed a community. So long as REMEMBERING EARL HARRIS residents of Northwest Indiana and throughout they remained united in their faith, they re- the state. His dedication to his family, friends, mained unshakeable to the core, and the de- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY and those he so faithfully served is worthy of tails would be arranged in time. our admiration. I am proud to have called him OF INDIANA my friend. This ardent community of believers has ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tended its circle to include more and more f Monday, April 13, 2015 members as the years have gone by, though PASON SYSTEMS it has never lost its essential character. Today, Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with the spirit and faith of its people are manifested great sadness and sincere admiration that I through four choirs, a Sunday school, a Mis- take this time to remember a dear friend and HON. ED PERLMUTTER sion and Vacation Bible School, a Trustee one of Indiana’s finest legislators, State Rep- OF COLORADO Board, and Junior and Senior Usher Boards. resentative Earl Harris of East Chicago. On IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES That same faith and spirit shine on even as Monday, March 23, 2015, Earl, a member of Monday, April 13, 2015 light from the new stained glass windows the Indiana House of Representatives for the Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to paints churchgoers in colored, living vibrancy. past thirty-three years, passed away at the recognize and applaud Pason Systems for And this faith and spirit extend beyond the age of 73. Remembered by his colleagues their community leadership and economic con- church doors, in the presence of members and constituency as a consummate gentlemen tribution to Jefferson County. who give fully of themselves wherever they and champion for Northwest Indiana, Earl will Pason is a leading global provider of spe- go. be deeply missed by his devoted family, be- cialized data management systems for drilling Throughout the years, many ministers have loved friends, and the citizens he so faithfully rigs. The company’s solutions, which include been licensed or ordained from the church, served. data acquisition, well site reporting, remote and a number of pastors, deacons, and clerks Earl Harris was born in Kerrville, Ten- communications and web-based information have contributed to its legacy. The Reverend nessee, on November 8, 1941. Following his management, enable collaboration between J.L. Kegler serves as the current pastor, graduation from Woodstock High School in the rig and the office. alongside deacons Roy Burks, Richard Lee, 1959, he relocated to Northwest Indiana to fur- Pason expanded from 37,000 to 52,737 sq. Rodney Burks, Allen Steve White, and William ther his education. Earl attended both Indiana ft. in Golden’s Coors Technology Center. The Harrison, and clerks Yvonne Mitchner, Keisha University Northwest and Purdue University company hired an additional 11 employees Burks, Donella Knighton, and Monica Harris. Calumet, located in Northwest Indiana, as well after the facility was complete, bringing em- The story of Benevolence Missionary Baptist as the Illinois Institute of Technology. Although ployment to 254 people. Church, which recounts a long history of a he was well-known for his career in public of- I extend my deepest congratulations to group of believers coming together through fice, Mr. Harris’s lifetime of service to his fel- Pason Systems for their well-deserved Busi- the good and difficult times to praise and wor- low citizens predates his election to the Indi- ness Recognition Award.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP8.003 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E451 RECOGNIZING JOB CORPS’ 50-YEAR Stuart Edwards. Mrs. Edwards passed away Medicare has guaranteed essential health ANNIVERSARY peacefully on March 5, 2015, at Westminister protections to seniors and certain disabled Canterbury in Richmond, Virginia. She is sur- persons for nearly four decades. Fixing the HON. HAROLD ROGERS vived by her four children, Charles Edward physician Medicare reimbursement system is OF KENTUCKY Stuart III; Anne Ruth Stuart and Elizabeth Stu- important to ensuring continued high quality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES art Valentine; and The Hon. Richard Henry care for Americans. I believe Medicare is more Monday, April 13, 2015 Stuart and their grandchildren, as well as her than just a program; it is a covenant that ex- brother Rudolph Prosser Crowther and several ists between the government and the Amer- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I nieces and nephews. Mrs. Edwards was a lov- ican people, and I supported H.R. 2 to keep rise today in recognition of Job Corps’ 50-year ing mother and grandmother, who enjoyed that covenant. anniversary. Born in 1965, Job Corps was de- spending time with her family. When she signed as a collaboration between public f wasn’t with her family Mrs. Edwards was ei- agencies and private sector businesses and ther teaching or serving as a devoted member TRIBUTE TO MS. ERMELLE SMART employers to help poor and unemployed of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church. CREW WILLIAMS young people gain the credentials and em- Mrs. Edwards will be missed by members of ployment skills to build careers. Fifty years later, more than 3 million jobless and under- her community, students, and family. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. educated youth, employers and local commu- f OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nities have benefitted from this successful MEDICARE ACCESS AND CHIP model—a comprehensive residential, aca- REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2015 Monday, April 13, 2015 demic and career preparation program. Each Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I year, more than 50,000 at-risk youth obtain SPEECH OF submit the following Proclamation. the employment and life skills necessary to Whereas, reaching the age of 88 years is a start a career. More than 80 percent of Job HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA remarkable milestone; and Corps graduates obtain jobs, enroll in higher OF CALIFORNIA Whereas, Ms. Ermelle Smart Crew Williams education, or enter the military. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was born on March 23, 1927 and today she is Furthermore, Job Corps facilities play an im- Thursday, March 26, 2015 portant role in their local communities. With celebrating that milestone; and 125 campuses across America, Job Corps Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, on March 26th, Whereas, Ms. Williams has been blessed represents a base of economic activity in the House passed H.R. 2, the Medicare Ac- with a long, happy life, devoted to God and American communities that is particularly im- cess and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. credits it all to the Will of God; she is a mem- portant during challenging economic times. H.R. 2 will repeal the flawed Sustainable ber of Turner Chapel Baptist Church and a For example, 228 local jobs are directly or in- Growth Rate (SGR) formula and replace it sister in the local Prince Hall Order of Eastern directly supported by the average Job Corps with a bipartisan agreement to improve the Stars; and campus each year, and $1.91 in local eco- Medicare payment system and return stability Whereas, Ms. Williams is celebrating her nomic activity is generated by each dollar in- to physician payments. 88th Birthday with her family members, church vested in Job Corps. The Pine Knot Job Corps The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 created members and friends here in Georgia, she in McCreary County, Kentucky and the Carl D. SGR in an attempt to control spending in the celebrates a life of blessings; as a Mother, Perkins Job Corps Center in Floyd County, Medicare program, and it was adopted for Grandmother, Great Grandmother, friend, Kentucky are two successful Job Corps facili- TRICARE as well. For years, this methodology community servant and leader; and ties in my district that have made important has consistently produced unrealistic expendi- Whereas, the Lord has been her Shepherd contributions to their communities. ture targets that trigger untenable reductions throughout her life and she prays daily and is Each year, more than 50,000 high school in payment rates to doctors providing services leading by example a blessed life; an advo- dropouts, homeless young adults, young par- to Medicare patients. cate, faithful matriarch and a community lead- ents, students with learning disabilities, and Congress has repeatedly buried the true er; and youth aging out of the foster care system en- cost of this policy through annual Congres- Whereas, we are honored that she is cele- roll in Job Corps because it provides every- sional overrides of these scheduled cuts. Each brating the milestone of her 88th birthday in thing they need to start successful careers of these short-term ‘‘doc fixes’’ has achieved Georgia; and and become financially independent. Job the important goal of averting an immediate Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Corps’ open-entry, open-exit model allows crisis in access to physicians for Medicare Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this dedicated academic and vocational profes- beneficiaries, but has exacerbated a longer- day to honor and recognize Ms. Ermelle Smart sionals to create self-paced work plans for term crisis in Medicare financing. Crew Williams for an exemplary life which is youth. Counselors, academic and vocational Continued reliance on short-term patches an inspiration to all, now therefore, I, HENRY instructors, and residential advisors work with creates instability in the health care system C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, not and the economy as a whole. Doctors have March 23, 2015 as Ms. Ermelle Smart Crew only on career pursuits but also on life skills, been hamstrung by yearly doubt about what Williams Day in the 4th Congressional District such as financial literacy and responsible citi- reimbursement rates will be, and patients have of Georgia. zenship. had to pay the eventual price in uneven, sub- Proclaimed, this 23rd day of March, 2015. I thank Job Corps for its dedication to standard quality of care. Enactment of H.R. 2 f changing the lives of America’s at-risk, jobless will bring stability back to our health care sys- and disenfranchised youth. Job Corps remains tem. COORSTEK a community-changing program that affects I voted for H.R. 2 because this legislation thousands across the United States. Job not only repeals the SGR, but also preserves HON. ED PERLMUTTER Corps continues to evolve and adapt to the and extends the Children’s Health Insurance OF COLORADO changing needs of our youth, businesses and Program and provides funding for Community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES economic conditions and I appreciate their Health Centers through 2017. These programs continued dedication. are important in ensuring that those who need Monday, April 13, 2015 f it most have access to health care. I remain Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to HONORING THE PASSING OF MRS. concerned that the bill included an unneces- recognize and applaud CoorsTek for their BARBARA CROWTHER STUART sary provision restating current law on abor- community leadership and economic contribu- EDWARDS tion coverage restrictions. The Hyde Amend- tion to Jefferson County. ment language, which has been included in CoorsTek develops, manufactures and sells annual appropriations bills since 1976, re- engineered solutions for a multitude of indus- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN stricts women’s access to health care and dis- trial and commercial applications that incor- OF VIRGINIA proportionately discriminates against women porate advanced materials such as technical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of color, immigrants, and young people. Mov- ceramics, engineered components, assemblies Monday, April 13, 2015 ing forward, we must work to ensure that and systems. Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to women get access to health care, not continue CoorsTek origins lie in cookware and pot- recognize the passing of Barbara Crowther policies that limit it. tery when in 1910, Adolph Coors, a board

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today answered the call and began making critical and Mr. Williams danced. After a performance to salute the career of a distinguished servant components in a variety of ceramic materials. at a Kaiser shipyard, a general congratulated In 1986, the company name was changed to of Congress in the field of international energy and national defense. Gary Pagliano, whom I Mr. Williams and the band. The general also Coors Ceramics Company to better reflect its am proud to represent, will retire this month asked if he could help the men in any way core competencies in a variety of technical ce- from the Congressional Research Service with and Mr. Williams immediately volunteered, ramics. In 1992, Coors Ceramics was one of 40 years of continual service to his country again, to fly. Shortly thereafter, Les Williams four subsidiaries spun-off from the brewery and to Congress, having joined CRS in 1974. was on his way to Tuskegee, Alabama, truly family of companies and became part of ACX Gary graduated from the State University of a rendezvous with history. Technologies, a new holding company. New York in 1971 and received a Master’s de- His training in Tuskegee was rigorous, but CoorsTek recently purchased a 300,000 sq. gree in Public Administration from Cornell Uni- even more demanding was the culture of dis- ft. facility in the Coors Technology Center to versity in 1974. He is a proud graduate of the crimination in Tuskegee. As he later noted, expand its manufacturing operations. In 2014, National War College from which he received discrimination existed in his hometown of San the company announced the opening of its a Master’s degree in National Security Strat- Mateo, but it was nothing like Tuskegee. For new plant in the Coors Technology Center to egy in 1997. example, failing to wait for a white person to produce premium lightweight ceramic As a CRS specialist, first in energy policy cross the street could get you dragged from proppants, sand-sized solid materials used to and then in defense policy, Gary wrote about the car and beaten. This was a level of vio- keep induced hydraulic fractures open allow- a variety of issues, including U.S. energy pro- lence that Les Williams had not faced before. grams and policies, OPEC and world oil mar- ing oil and gas to flow. kets, defense acquisitions, defense contrac- Les Williams was a great pilot. He’d never I extend my deepest congratulations to tors, the defense industrial base, and NATO. been near a plane before going to ground CoorsTek for their well-deserved Business In 1984, Gary became the first CRS Senior school, but Les Williams excelled. The white Recognition Award. Fellow to spend a year at the Atlantic Council, officer who gave him his check out flight test a program that then ran for many years. In had a 100% record of washing out African f 1997, he was appointed to manage CRS’s De- American students. But he didn’t wash out Les fense Budget Section, a position he held with Williams. At the time, the officer noted that Mr. CONGRATULATING 2015 BLUE STAR distinction until late last year. Williams was cocky, but also noted that fighter NEIGHBOR AWARD WINNER Over the decades, Gary Pagliano has pilots needed to be cocky. Mr. Williams even- helped set the standards of excellence for tually switched to bombers and enjoyed flying which CRS is known today. He leaves behind the B–25. However, the war wouldn’t wait. By HON. KATHERINE M. CLARK not only a distinguished public service career the time the Army Air Corps assembled a full cockpit bomber crew, the war was over. OF MASSACHUSETTS but a legacy of leadership and mentorship to colleagues, congressional staff, and defense After the war, Captain Les Williams returned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES policy analysts. I ask my colleagues to join me to San Mateo and started a successful dance Monday, April 13, 2015 in expressing our deepest gratitude and ap- studio. Here, in his hometown, he again faced preciation to him for his four decades of serv- a lot of prejudice. He won the right to build his Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, ice to Congress and to our nation. dance study on a 3–2 vote of the City Council, I rise today in recognition of Mark Johnson f with at least one resident throwing her purse who received the 2015 Blue Star Neighbor IN RECOGNITION OF LES at him in anger over the idea that an African Award from Blue Star Families, Inc. WILLIAMS American could be allowed to build a new Mark spent the winter of 2014 clearing the structure in a largely white part of town. By steps and driveways of service members and HON. JACKIE SPEIER 1947, Mr. Williams also entered Stanford Uni- versity on the G.I. bill, graduating with a de- their families while they were deployed. He OF CALIFORNIA gree in history. He continued operating his demonstrated leadership, kindness, generosity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a true sense of community through his dance studio for about 25 years and eventu- Monday, April 13, 2015 willingness to lend a helping hand, going ally returned to Stanford to study law, grad- above and beyond for his neighbor, Chief Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to remem- uating in the 1970’s. He was an active and Warrant Officer Sean Durkee and the veterans ber an amazing American and an outstanding distinguished attorney in our community for in the city of Waltham, Massachusetts. patriot. Mr. Les Williams has died at the age many years. He is survived by his wife, Elsie, of 95. Mr. Williams was one of the heroic daughters Penny and Paula, two grandsons Blue Star Families, Inc. held an essay con- Tuskegee Airmen. He was awarded the Con- and two great-grandchildren. test about neighbors who helped servicemen gressional Gold Medal for his service to this while deployed. Friend Kelly Durkee-Erwin, Mr. Speaker, through his dedication to nation. He was also a Stanford undergraduate America Les Williams proved one thing be- and sister of Sean, entered Mark’s story in the and law school graduate, and a distinguished yond a shadow of a doubt: He was a patriot. contest. In January of 2015, Kelly was alerted attorney in my district for many years. A man who loved America and who worked that Mark’s volunteerism, service and friend- Mr. Williams grew up in San Mateo and was hard to overcome the barriers placed in his ship would be rightfully recognized through the part of a middle-class African American com- path, he personified the energetic pursuit of Blue Star Neighbor Award. munity in San Mateo until the Great Depres- opportunity in this nation. We owe the sion financially devastated his family. In order First Lady Michelle Obama, Jill Biden’s Join- Tuskegee Airmen our gratitude for helping to to earn money for his college education, he ing Forces, The Creative Coalition and Mark break the color barrier, but we owe Les Wil- started a business teaching dance. When Johnson were recently recognized by Blue liams our respect because he not only broke America entered World War II, Mr. Williams Star Families, Inc. in Washington, DC for their the barrier but also set the bar of achievement volunteered to join the Army Air Corps. Only service, achievements and support of military after the war did he learn that his original ap- higher for all America. families. plication was denied because he was African Today, let us remember Les Williams when Mark is an inspiration to us all. His actions American. we think of equality under the law. At 95 years motivate us to strengthen our communities by The Army drafted Mr. Williams and placed old upon his passing, Les Williams is a man giving back. I thank him for his service to Wal- him into a laborer’s job working on the docks, who willed to each of us decades of oppor- tham families and congratulate him for his a job that ordinarily would have ended his fly- tunity, provided we have the wisdom to pre- achievements. ing career before it began. As disappointed as serve and to nurture his legacy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP8.020 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E453 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF SOFIA BLACKHAWK EQUIPMENT cused on the concerns of women and children MENDOZA and how to provide them a mechanism for HON. ED PERLMUTTER progress. She established education and em- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA OF COLORADO ployment programs for mothers on public as- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistance, built centers to protect victims of OF CALIFORNIA abuse, and labored to make voting more ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, April 13, 2015 cessible for all Texans. In 1994, Irma Rangel Monday, April 13, 2015 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of recognize and applaud Blackhawk Equipment Fame. Rangel’s contributions will live on Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for their community leadership and economic through the many families her work brought honor the life of Mrs. Sofia ‘‘Sophie’’ Mendoza. contribution to Jefferson County. into the middle class. She died on March 18, Her passing was unexpected, and represents Blackhawk is a leader in the air compressor 2003, from cancer. The Irma Rangel College a huge loss to the community in San Jose´. industry and provides comprehensive air solu- of Pharmacy opened its doors at Texas A&M Sophie was born in 1934 in Fillmore, Cali- tions and services. The company has over University-Kingsville on August 10, 2006. fornia. Her father was a labor organizer, and 100 years combined experience in the industry During Women’s History Month, we are re- would often move the family in search of new and employs four DOE Certified AirMaster + minded of those who broke down barriers for opportunities. After relocating to Arizona in Specialists. Blackhawk is the premier rotary future generations. I encourage all to take a 1939, Sophie settled in San Jose´ while attend- screw, oil-free, and centrifugal air compressor moment today to reflect on the contributions ing Campbell Grammar School and Campbell distributor in Colorado. They also specialize in women have made to our nation. I thank these High School. air dryers, cooling towers, air audits, air tools, women and others who have dedicated them- Sophie’s father would often tell her ‘‘we are custom controls, skid packages, portables and selves to service. born into this life with a purpose to help one rental air. f another.’’ Sophie would go on to dedicate her Recently, Blackhawk expanded in the city of life to fight injustice wherever she saw it, Arvada by moving from a 10,000 sq. ft. facility HONORING WILLIAM ‘ZEKE’ eventually becoming one of the most accom- into a 26,500 sq. ft. facility to accommodate GRADER, JR. plished community organizers in California’s growth. The company hired 5 new employees history. She frequently crossed paths with in 2014 and added $500,000 in new capital in- HON. JARED HUFFMAN leaders such as United Farm Workers founder vestment. OF CALIFORNIA Ce´sar Chavez, author Ernesto Galarza, and I extend my deepest congratulations to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES playwright Luis Valdez. Blackhawk Equipment for their well-deserved Monday, April 13, 2015 Sophie’s first major accomplishment came Business Recognition Award. Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today early in high school. Campbell High School, f with my colleagues, NANCY PELOSI, MIKE which had few Latino students, had French, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: HON- THOMPSON, and JACKIE SPEIER, to recognize German, and Math clubs but no Spanish club. ORING DR. JULIETA V. GARCIA the incredible legacy of William ‘Zeke’ Grader, Frustrated, she complained to her father who AND IRMA RANGEL Jr., who has tirelessly served California’s fish- encouraged her to find a solution. Refusing to ermen and coastal communities and as an en- be marginalized, she circulated petitions, vironmental champion and community leader talked to teachers and raised enough signa- HON. FILEMON VELA for many decades. Always willing to share his tures to establish the Spanish Club at Camp- OF TEXAS vast knowledge and expertise with others, bell High. It was the beginning of a journey IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zeke has helped fishermen to define their in- pursuing equity and recognition for all. Monday, April 13, 2015 terest in battles over offshore oil and gas de- Sophie met her husband, Gilbert Mendoza, Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in velopment, land-use, timber harvesting, water shortly after completing high school and began honor of Women’s History Month. The 34th allocation, and other issues of social equity ´ studying at San Jose State University. At the Congressional District of Texas is home to in- and sustainability. end of her third year, the couple married and spirational women who have broken barriers From an early age, Zeke Grader grew up in started a family. Sophie involved her children and significantly improved the quality of life for the coastal fishing community. His father in organizing from the beginning. Her son was countless South Texas families. Today, I take founded Grader Fish, Co., in Fort Bragg, Cali- able to name every San Jose´ City the time to honor two of them—Julieta V. Gar- fornia, to buy, process, and broker fresh, local Councilmember before he started the first cia and Irma Rangel. fish. Zeke spent much of his childhood on the grade. Dr. Julieta V. Garcia built her legacy on family dock, helping fishermen to unload their Sophie went on to start United People making higher education accessible to South catch. He graduated from Fort Bragg High Arriba, an umbrella organization that brought Texans. She served as the president of the School and moved south to attend Sonoma together grassroots community organizations University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) from State University, where he studied political and managed multiple political projects. She 1992 to 2014. In 2009, Time Magazine listed science and graduated in 1970. was instrumental in establishing the first major Dr. Garcia among the top ten college presi- Zeke Grader served his country in the health clinic in East San Jose´, personally led dents, and last year, she was named by CNN United States Marine Corps before obtaining a a 2,000 person demonstration against police Money/Fortune as one of the World’s 50 law degree from the University of San Fran- brutality, and worked with international delega- Greatest Leaders. During Dr. Garcia’s tenure, cisco and passing the California State Bar in tions from Nicaragua and El Salvador to pro- her relentless advocacy for increasing access 1975. At that time, Congress was deliberating mote peace. When she learned that her chil- to higher education in South Texas is reflected how to assert our national sovereignty over a dren’s schools were receiving unequal fund- in UTB’s enrollment statistics. The UTB stu- two-hundred mile wide economic zone in order ing, she organized the first student walkout in dent body is 91% Hispanic, and 71% are first- to curb foreign overfishing in U.S. waters, California history. She was a trailblazer who generation college students. Her forward-think- allow depleted stocks to recover, and con- left a lasting impact in San Jose´. I am here ing leadership laid the foundation for establish- serve fishery resources. Amidst such explo- today to recognize her as one of San Jose´’s ment of the University of Texas Rio Grande sive public interest in natural resource protec- most influential leaders. Valley. Recently, Julieta Garcia took on a new tion, some in the fishing industry felt threat- Sophie is survived by her children Rick, role as the first executive director of The Uni- ened by the burgeoning environmental move- Agustin, Sandra and William, with five grand- versity of Texas—Americas Institute, which fo- ment. Zeke Grader was asked to serve as the children and two great-grandchildren. The old- cuses on developing the next generation of executive officer of the newly formed Pacific est sibling of five children, Sophie is survived leaders through a non-partisan venue that Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations by her siblings Robert, Larry and Margaret. convenes discussions on critical issues of (PCFFA), and he led the organization in a Mr. Speaker, we commend Mrs. Sophia global significance. more productive and effective direction by em- Mendoza for her years of dedication and com- Irma Rangel, a St. Mary’s Law School grad- bracing efforts to protect the coastal environ- mitment to San Jose´ and the Latino commu- uate, served in the Texas State Legislature ment. nity. Her contributions serve as an example of from 1976 to 2003. She was the first Mexican With Zeke at the helm, the PCFFA took a what can be accomplished by uniting our com- American woman elected to the Texas House leading role in crafting important state and fed- munities and working toward positive change. of Representatives. Her legislative career fo- eral legislation to preserve the coastal fishing

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Zeke lobbied strongly for California’s tor of the West Central Texas Area Agency on Jose Santos of the Bradenton Police Depart- 1988 Salmon, Steelhead Trout, and Anad- Aging (1974–1979), she has served as the ment, Detective John McHenry of the Sara- romous Fisheries Program Act, which called Founding Executive Director of the Texas De- sota County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Scott for a statewide salmon conservation plan to partment on Aging (1979–1984), she assisted King of the North Port Police Department and double the present numbers of wild salmon. with the transition of the Texas Health and Officer Ruth Terry of the Venice Police De- He pushed for modernization of the federal Human Services Commission (2003–2005), partment will receive the Dedication and Pro- Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and she served as the Founding President fessionalism Award. litigated to expedite water quality restoration and CEO of Disabilities Resources Inc. of Abi- The following Members of the Sarasota under the federal Clean Water Act, and fought lene, Texas. She has served in more than 32 County civilian community response team for protections of fishing grounds by orga- volunteer offices, and in 2014 the Chris Kyker FOCUS: Pastor Kelvin Lumpkin, Pastor Peter nizing for the prevention and clean-up of pe- Endowment for Seniors Fund was established. Greenidge and Minister Leslie Harrell of the troleum spills. From serving the state to serving her fellow Light of the World Church, Dr. Trevor Harvey, In 1988, the National Oceanic and Atmos- man, Chris’ accomplishments have been ap- President of Sarasota Florida NAACP, Carolyn pheric Administration honored Zeke Grader preciated. Her passion and drive are com- Mason, Sarasota County Commissioner and with its prominent Environmental Hero award. mendable. In our rapidly shifting world and Dr. John Walker of Bethel Christian Methodist For many Zeke has been a hero over many fast-paced lifestyles it is always impressive to Episcopal Church will receive the Associate decades and his tireless efforts to protect the find someone like Chris that give so gener- Service Award. wild California Coast have ensured the ously of their time and effort to positively im- present vitality of our fishing communities. pact the lives of people of Texas. f Our friend and former colleague George Mil- While we take the time to reflect on all of ler is one of those who counts Zeke as an in- Chris’ achievements, it is important to ac- MEURER RESEARCH spiration. He passed along this message to us knowledge that her belief in giving to those to include in the RECORD: ‘‘Zeke Grader has around her comes from the genuine kindness HON. ED PERLMUTTER been my friend almost my entire time in the of a remarkable woman. OF COLORADO Congress. During that time Zeke has been a I want to express my heartiest congratula- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leader in our state, on the Pacific Coast and tions and thanks to Chris Kyker on her out- in our nation to give voice and rights to the standing accomplishments and for her im- Monday, April 13, 2015 men and women of our vital and historic com- mense contribution to the State of Texas. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mercial fishing industry. The Pacific coast fish- f recognize and applaud Meurer Research for eries from time to time are threatened with 16TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL their community leadership and economic con- droughts, economic downturns, high fuel LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS tribution to Jefferson County. prices, habitat destruction, and bad public pol- Meurer Research engineers and manufac- icy. Through it all, Zeke Grader has led this HON. VERN BUCHANAN tures sophisticated products to solve complex magnificent group of fishers to maintain and issues facing water and wastewater treatment grow our fisheries. So many people in Califor- OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facilities worldwide. Founded in 1978, MRI has nia’s diverse economy are dependent on their over 50 patents, both foreign and domestic, Monday, April 13, 2015 success. The commercial fishers of the Pacific and over 5,000 installations. The company of- coast must both catch and protect this mag- Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today fers a range of products geared to optimizing nificent species. Zeke Grader for so many to pay tribute to law enforcement men and water and wastewater treatment facilities. years has successfully advocated for both the women who have provided distinctive service Meurer Research, Inc. expanded into a fish and the fishers. All of us owe him great to the people of Florida’s 16th Congressional 43,320 square-foot facility in the Coors Tech- thanks.’’ District. nology Center, located in Golden. The com- Today, Zeke continues his strong advocacy Law enforcement is a demanding profession pany also has plans to grow to 95 employees by working with and advising leaders at every that requires sacrifice, courage and a dedica- over the next couple of years, with new capital level of industry and government. His legacy tion to serve others. Every day, brave men investment for the expansion expected to be shows us the lasting positive impact that one and women put themselves in harm’s way to more than $2 million. man can have on countless others and he has enforce the laws of our society and protect I extend my deepest congratulations to shown that you can build a thriving and sus- public safety. They deserve our gratitude and Meurer Research for their well-deserved Busi- tainable economy without depleting natural re- respect. ness Recognition Award. sources for future generations. Mr. Speaker, it Four years ago, I established the 16th Dis- is fitting that we honor Zeke today for his work trict Congressional Law Enforcement Awards, f in representing the fishing community, and we CLEA, to give special recognition to law en- express our deepest appreciation for his forcement officers, departments, or units for TRIBUTE TO BLESSED friendship and his service. exceptional achievement. SACRAMENT HIGH SCHOOL f This year, I will present congressional law enforcement awards to the following winners IN RECOGNITION OF CHRIS KYKER chosen by an independent panel comprised of HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF current and retired law enforcement personnel OF CALIFORNIA HON. PETE SESSIONS representing a cross-section of the district’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS law enforcement community. Monday, April 13, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Officer Steven Ogline of the Holmes Beach Police Department will receive the Above and Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Monday, April 13, 2015 Beyond the Call of Duty Award and will be pay special recognition to the Blessed Sac- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to named Congressional Officer of the Year. rament Catholic School as it celebrates its recognize a remarkable individual for her dedi- Sergeant William F. Pascoe of the Florida 100th anniversary. cation to the State of Texas. I would like to Highway Patrol will receive the Career Service Blessed Sacrament Catholic School was congratulate and thank Mrs. Chris Kyker for Award. founded in 1915 as the first Jesuit sponsored her hard work and her passion for service. Deputy Dan Durrance and Deputy Chris- school in Hollywood. Initially founded on Holly- She has spent the last 90 years simply giv- topher Folds of the Manatee County Sheriff’s wood Boulevard, the Blessed Sacrament ing back to the world around us. I was re- Office, Sergeant Brian Woodring and Deputy Catholic School was relocated to Sunset Bou- cently informed that she was honored by the Ryan Frailing of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s levard where it currently stands. The new par- Texas Legislature in naming the Texas Silver Office, Patrolman First Class Dustin Cohen of ish was later designated as an official historic Haired Legislature Foundation. This achieve- the North Port Police Department and Officer landmark. ment served as an indication of the hard work, Lucciano Diaz of the Palmetto Police Depart- Throughout its hundred year service, the determination, joy, and kindness that she has ment will receive the Preservation of Life school has been dedicated to its mission continued to embody. Award. statement, ‘‘As a learning community, we com- Chris is a leading volunteer for the state of Detective Robert Armstrong of the Sarasota mit ourselves to the education of the whole Texas. She has served as the Founding Direc- City Police Department, Master Patrol Officer person by developing mind, body, and spirit of

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Amen. tween college preparatory classes and vol- anon possesses 150,000 rockets at Iran’s Dr. Israel Zoberman is the founding rabbi of untary community outreach. By providing such command. Congregation Beth Chaverim in Virginia an academically rich, faith filled learning envi- Shiite Iran’s drive for a nuclear capability is Beach. ronment, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School an overriding goal for its dictatorial clerics f has shaped its students into successful busi- whose menacing tentacles pose unacceptable ness owners, film producers, community lead- risk not only to Israel, alarming enough, but TRIBUTE TO TONY ALEXANDER ers and philanthropists. also to the entire Sunni Arab world whose While upholding strong academic excel- domination it seeks. Israel’s incredible and HON. JAMES B. RENACCI lence, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School unshakable bond (so should it remain!) of mu- OF OHIO truly reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles. tual benefit and common vision with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States whom Iran calls the ‘‘Great Currently the school exceeds the state’s aver- Monday, April 13, 2015 age private school diversity rate, with students Satan,’’ further makes Israel, the ‘‘Little coming for a multitude of backgrounds. The Satan,’’ a target for a repressive regime find- Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to school’s success not be possible without a ing the West’s progressive democracy anath- recognize Tony Alexander’s 43 years of serv- highly dedicated faculty, staff and administra- ema. While ISIS (The Islamic State) continues ice to FirstEnergy. As FirstEnergy’s longest- tion who selflessly invest their time into pro- planting death and destruction in a widening serving chief executive officer, Tony is respon- ductively influencing each student. range of global aspirations, with brazen barba- sible for propelling the company to the fore- I ask all Members to join me today in hon- rism of medieval darkness challenging civiliza- front of the energy industry. oring Blessed Sacrament Catholic School tion’s norms. Brutal President Assad’s geno- Since joining FirstEnergy in 1972, Tony has upon the celebration of its 100th year of edu- cidal assaults on his own Syrian people have served in a number of unique roles. His lead- cating children in the Jesuit tradition and so tragically passed the fourth year mark, with ership has contributed to FirstEnergy’s suc- bettering the Hollywood community. over 200,000 dead, thousands tortured in pris- cess every step of the way. Over the course f ons, 3.9 million refugees mostly in Turkey, of his career, he guided the company through Lebanon and Jordan, and 7.6 million displaced significant mergers and acquisitions, regu- CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVER- within Syria, with the international community latory challenges, and a range of operational SARY OF THE LIBERATION OF shamefully watching a catastrophe of a pro- and financial issues. AUSCHWITZ fusely bleeding wound infecting an entire re- For example, Tony was instrumental in the gion and beyond. merger of Ohio Edison and Centerior Energy, HON. E. SCOTT RIGELL Israel, treating wounded and willing Syrians which formed FirstEnergy. A year after he was OF VIRGINIA and ever present when disaster strikes any- named president of First Energy, the company IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where, is the only source of stability and mo- doubled in size and Tony deftly managed the dernity in that troubled part of the world, and company through significant regulatory, finan- Monday, April 13, 2015 in its recent democratic elections Israeli Arabs cial and environmental challenges during his Mr. RIGELL. Mr. Speaker, celebrating the freely participated (a right denied in the neigh- career. 70th anniversary of the liberation of Ausch- boring Arab States) winning the third largest Not only is Tony a leader in our business witz—forever a symbol of human evil and de- bloc in the Knesset. The arduous search for community, he has also dedicated much of his pravity—and the end of WWII, history’s blood- peace with the Palestinians, who are yet to life to serving the Greater Akron area. Cur- iest war claiming 50 million lives, along with recognize Israel as the Jewish state it is, re- rently, Tony serves on the Board of Trustees celebrating the 67th anniversary of the State mains a steadfast goal in spite of Hamas’ of Akron Tomorrow and Team NEO, and as of Israel reborn in its wake, we are duty-bound avowed aim to fight Israel, and its alliance with an advisory trustee to the University of Akron to remember these milestones that humanity the Palestinian Authority. Israel struggles to Board of Trustees. In addition, he is on the may yet be free from threats to its very sur- address its socioeconomic gap and the Jewish President’s Advancement Council of the Aus- vival. pluralism issue, recognizing its astonishing ten BioInnovation Institute and serves on the As a son of Polish Holocaust survivors who and leading accomplishments testimony to Institute’s board of directors. spent his early childhood in Kazakhstan, Po- being heir to the great Jewish legacy enriching Northeast Ohio is grateful for his service. I land, Austria and Germany, I wrote the fol- the human family. The misguided BDS (Boy- wish Tony the very best in his retirement. lowing poem, ‘‘So unpredictably, in a humble cott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement f corner/Of the Displaced Persons Camps/Ex- only serves to weaken Israel and the pros- hibit in Richmond’s Virginia Holocaust/Mu- pects for peace that only a strong Israel can RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE seum, a family’s trying past at/Last has come conclude, being the world’s only democracy to rest,/Guarded on a consecrated wall,/Invit- whose very existence and identity are ques- HON. ED PERLMUTTER ing home, allowing unreservedly to/Shed a tioned. A growing anti-Semitism in Europe, OF COLORADO flowing tear; among the/Remnant of a people scene of the unfathomable Holocaust, with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deemed expendable/It finds acceptance that murderous acts in Belgium, France and Den- Monday, April 13, 2015 only/Those touched by common loss/Provide, mark, threatens Europe’s historical Jewish for they have shared/The fire and the pain.’’ presence. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to We cherish the victims, survivors and lib- At this season of sacred and soaring re- recognize and applaud Red Rocks Community erators. The majority of the Holocaust sur- membrance, we recall the 50th anniversary of College for their dedication and commitment to vivors have lived in Israel where I grew up be- the Selma to Montgomery March, the pre- Jefferson County and higher education. ginning in 1949, and those still alive along with ceding ‘‘Bloody Sunday’’ of March 7, 1965, Red Rocks Community College, with cam- their descendants and all Israelis, Jews and and the following Voting Rights Act. Rabbis puses in Lakewood and Arvada, offers more Arabs, are vulnerable given Iran’s genocidal and Jewish laypersons were disproportionally than 150 programs and 650 courses leading agenda begrudging Jewish survival and the involved in the Civil Rights Movement and to two-year degrees or professional certifi- one and only Jewish state. Iran’s agents of stood by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to uplift cates. Since 1969, Red Rocks Community terror are active on Israel’s south and north America to live up to its glorious promise for College has delivered a quality education to borders. I travelled this past January on a all. My synagogue is the world’s only home to an eclectic mix of students of all ages, in- Leadership Mission of the Central Conference two African-American churches. comes and backgrounds. Serving 14,000 stu- of American Rabbis (Reform), witnessing first- The forthcoming Tiananmen Square Mas- dents each year, Red Rocks is the convenient hand Israel’s unique security concerns. We sacre 26th anniversary on June 6th, 2015, community college down the street and a pro- visited Moshav Netiv Ha’asarah on Gaza’s prompts me to share my experience, ‘‘The gram that is worth traveling halfway around border that was hit during the recent 50-day Kaddish letters grow/Small in this over- the world. Gaza War and saw an opening of a tunnel whelming/Space of invisible evil./I shield them Red Rocks is also expanding its campus in dug from Gaza. Israel’s resilient people have in the pocket,/Close to my heart,/Away from Arvada for Health Careers, Technologies, and

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SCHAKOWSKY Whereas, this virtuous Proverbs 31 woman served Genesis Award and their economic was a mother, a wife, a daughter, a friend, a OF ILLINOIS contributions and leadership within and out- warrior, a matriarch, and a woman of great in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES side of Jefferson County. tegrity; and f Monday, April 13, 2015 Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today I Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this TRIBUTE TO LARRIE WEST day to bestow a Congressional recognition on STALKS rise to congratulate Coach Trenkle and the Maine South High School Constitution Team Dr. Marie Pullin for her leadership, friendship and 50 years of service to all of the citizens for their achievement in winning the Illinois in Georgia and throughout the Nation; now HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. State Title of the ‘‘We the People: the Citizen OF NEW JERSEY therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., and the Constitution’’ competition. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do hereby attest to the 114th Congress that This year’s competition marks the twenty- Dr. Marie Pullin of DeKalb County, Georgia is Monday, April 13, 2015 third time the Maine South team has won the deemed worthy and deserving of this ‘‘Con- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- title in the last twenty-four years. gressional Honor’’—Dr. Marie Pullin, U.S. Cit- leagues here in the House of Representatives The ‘‘We the People: the Citizen and the izen of Distinction, in the 4th Congressional to join me as I rise to pay tribute to Mrs. Larrie Constitution’’ program, sponsored by the Cen- District of Georgia. West Stalks, and the many contributions she ter for Civic Education, promotes civic com- Proclaimed, this 14th day of March, 2015. made as a dedicated public servant in Essex petence and responsibility through course f County. study and mock Congressional hearings. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, To succeed in this competition, students HONORING EVELYN KEISER Mrs. Stalks had an extensive career in public must demonstrate a deep understanding of service and worked tirelessly to improve the Constitutional principles as well as an ability to HON. LOIS FRANKEL lives of others in her community. In 1974, Mrs. apply critical thinking skills and to work to- OF FLORIDA Stalks was elected as Essex County Register gether. The Maine South team rose to that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Deeds and Mortgages and served four con- challenge in winning this competition and I am Monday, April 13, 2015 secutive five year terms. In her fourth term sure they will apply those same skills to she was the only African-American Constitu- achieve success in the future. Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I tional Officer serving on a County level in New Congratulations to all the members of the rise to congratulate Evelyn Keiser, co-founder Jersey. 2014–2015 Maine South Constitution team: of Keiser University, who will be inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, for her As a trailblazer, she served as Director of Coach Andrew Trenkle, Lauren Acker, An- dedication to improving the lives of women Health and Welfare and Executive Secretary thony Alvizu, Valerie Asimacopoulos, Chris of the Newark Central Planning Board, where and all citizens of Florida. Brendza, Paul D’Ambrosio, Tomy Deeter, Evelyn was born Evelyn Cahn in Philadel- she became the first African American ap- Cailin Devereux, Alex Ellyin, Michael Gabel, phia, Pennsylvania in 1924. She graduated pointed department head and cabinet member Victoria Gawedzki, Michael Harris, Dan Hop- from Temple University with a Bachelor of in the history of Newark municipal govern- kinson, Matt Kelly, John Klages, Meghan Mar- Science degree in Medical Technology, one of ment. In 1984, Mrs. Stalks achieved another tin, Bjorn Olafsson, Guy Olson, Matt Pierucci, only a few women in what was then a pre- first, when she was elected President of the Alex Ponder, Jake Ritthamel, Julia Samulak, dominately male field of study. She traveled County Officers of the State of New Jersey. Mary Grace Sharp, Elizabeth Skoronski, Alex throughout the United States where her edu- Following her election, she also served on the Solberg, Lucie Sullivan, Sabrina Tamas, Mark cation and ambition for the medical field led to National Association of County Officer’s Tamvakis, Savannah Theil, Isabelle Tobolski, her employment in several hospitals and med- (NACO) Human Services Steering Committee. and Melissa Walek. ical labs. Mrs. Stalks was then appointed to the Board On behalf of the Ninth Congressional Dis- In 1977, alongside her son Dr. Arthur of Directors of NACO which represented 48 tinct of Illinois, I congratulate you on your suc- Keiser, she opened the Keiser School on Oak- states. cess, and wish you the best of luck in the na- land Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale with During her tenure in municipal government, tional competition. one student and 2,400 square feet of class- she developed and supervised federally fund- f rooms. She took a chance and paved a path ed anti-poverty programs and instituted New- for educators to better serve career-motivated ark’s first mobile health unit program, which TRIBUTE TO DR. MARIE PULLIN students, the state, and specifically the Florida served as a national model. She then founded communities in which her students learn, work the Municipal Career Women of Newark and HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. and raise their families. became a mentor for numerous women who OF GEORGIA Now, 38 years later, her dream has trans- worked in government. Mrs. Stalks spear- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formed into Florida’s second largest inde- headed the development of 426 units of af- Monday, April 13, 2015 pendent university. With 15 locations state- fordable housing and a shopping mall. She wide, Keiser serves nearly 20,000 students also chaired the Long Range Planning Advi- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I pursuing doctoral through associate degrees sory Budget Committee for St. Michael’s Hos- submit the following Proclamation. and employing 3,500 staff and faculty. Sixty- pital. Whereas, our lives have been touched by two percent of Keiser University students A staunch democrat, her previous home at the life of this one woman, Dr. Marie Pullin, graduate in STEM (Science, Technology, En- 41 Rector Street in Newark was affectionately who gave of herself in order for others to gineering and Math) and healthcare fields, referred to as ‘‘The House for Democrats.’’ stand; and providing the talented workforce needed for Mrs. Stalks resided in the Village of South Or- Whereas, her legacy of dedicated service to Florida to compete globally. Over 20 percent ange Township for the past 40 years but she enrich the children and others in her commu- of students are members of the armed serv- always proudly said, ‘‘I am Newark first!’’ Mrs. nity through her volunteerism, creative ability ices, veterans, or military family members. Stalks had numerous awards reflecting her and unwavering advocacy for the youth, the Ms. Keiser has held positions of co-founder, civic activities, professional affiliations and po- elderly, the poor and the arts are present in instructor, program director, chairwoman of the litical involvement. DeKalb County, Georgia for all to see; and board of advisors, and more. Throughout her Mr. Speaker, I know my fellow members of Whereas, this remarkable, positive woman career, she has received multiple accolades the House of Representatives agree that Mrs. with a beautiful smile gave of herself, her including ‘‘Teacher of the Year’’ and ‘‘Educator Larrie West Stalks was an integral part of the heart and her talent; never asking for fame or of the Year.’’ In February 2004, Ms. Keiser growth and development of Essex County. fortune but only to uplift, expose and inspire was awarded an honorary doctorate from Bei- This tribute recognizes her life’s work, her stel- those in need; and jing University citing her commitment to edu- lar career and her personal commitment to im- Whereas, she led by example from behind cational articulation agreements between proving the lives of her fellow man. the scenes, as well as front and center for the China and the United States.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13AP8.017 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E457 At 91 years young, Evelyn remains active in ed mayor and has skillfully led Pasadena with ange and Maplewood and the Linden Public the university, serving as Chairwoman of the distinction for over two decades. Schools for receiving recognition as one of the Board of Advisors. Ms. Keiser is still the first Born in 1938, William Joseph ‘‘Bill’’ Bogaard Best Communities for Music Education to arrive at the main campus in Fort Lauder- was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. He (BCME) from the National Association of dale each morning. majored in English at Loyola University, now Music Merchants (NAMM). This association In honor of her dedication and service to Loyola Marymount University in California, and only recognized 388 school districts around South Florida, I am pleased to recognize Eve- after serving as a Captain in the United States the nation this year and I am very proud of lyn Keiser’s legacy of achievement and I wish Air Force, he graduated from Michigan Law each district’s achievement. her continued success. School. In 1961, Mr. Bogaard married Claire The National Association of Music Mer- f Whalen of San Francisco, and after residing in chants (NAMM) gives its distinction for out- Morocco, Michigan and Los Angeles for nearly standing efforts by teachers, administrators, SUREFIRE a decade, they moved with their family in the parents, students, and community leaders to early 1970’s to Pasadena, fully immersing emphasize the importance and accessibility HON. ED PERLMUTTER themselves in the community, joining their that every child have to music education. The neighborhood association and the local Parent OF COLORADO BCME program evaluates districts and schools Teacher Association. In 1978, Bill ran for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES based on funding, staffing of highly qualified Pasadena City Council where he served for teachers, commitment to standards, and ac- Monday, April 13, 2015 eight years, including a rotation into the may- cess to music instruction. oral position for two years. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Music education helps develop educational, Mayor Bogaard’s many accomplishments in- recognize and applaud Surefire for their lead- cognitive, and social skills. Listening to music ership and commitment to utilizing new and clude guiding the city through a major reces- sion, overseeing the establishment of new arts strengthens the ability to perceive speech advanced technologies. within noise, pay attention, and develop mem- Surefire relocated and expanded its manu- institutions, investment in new housing, and major capital improvement projects at the ory abilities. Music exposure reveals different facturing and headquarter operations to a Rose Bowl, Pasadena City Hall and the Colo- aspects of brain function and addresses lan- 20,840 square-foot facility. New to Jefferson rado Street Bridge, and the construction of a guage and learning difficulties, such as the County in Westminster, the move brought 39 new convention center. Mr. Bogaard was in- neural timing precision between speech sylla- high-paying jobs to the county over the next strumental in leading the Gold Line light rail bles. five years. New capital investment from the re- transit project, the preservation of Old Pasa- The School District of South Orange and location is expected to be $3.9 million. dena into a national role model for redevelop- Maplewood and the Linden Public Schools Surefire’s expansion consisted of relocating ment and walkable live/work urban planning, have done an excellent job in promoting music from the Adams county portion of Westminster making crucial investments in city personnel education and in successfully exceeding any to the Jefferson county portion of Westminster and police and fire resources, and establishing challenges and barriers that may have ap- in 2014. This expansion was also a consolida- partnerships with Pasadena’s schools, busi- peared along their pathway. I hope they con- tion of operations. This took place by relo- nesses, and arts organizations. In addition, Bill tinue empowering the community with their cating the manufacturing operations from Flor- represented the city in many organizations, in- leadership and enthusiasm in music edu- ida to the new Jefferson county facility. cluding the California League of Cities, where cation. I extend my deepest congratulations to he served as President. With an impressive f Surefire for their well-deserved Innovative record of past community service, Mayor Technology Award and their continued con- Bogaard is currently a member of the Gold OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL tribution to Jefferson County. Line Foothill Construction Authority and the DEBT f Urban Land Institute, is Chair of the Pasadena Bioscience Collaborative, and serves on the HON. MIKE COFFMAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION President’s Advisory Council for California OF COLORADO State University Los Angeles and the Leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN C. CARNEY, JR. ship Advisory Council of the Pasadena Edu- Monday, April 13, 2015 OF DELAWARE cational Foundation. Mr. Bogaard has received IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the City of Pasadena’s highest honor, the Ar- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January thur Noble Award, the University of Michigan’s 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Monday, April 13, 2015 David B. Hermelin Volunteer Fundraising fice, the national debt was Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I wish to clarify Leadership Award, and Loyola Marymount $10,626,877,048,913.08. my position on rollcall votes cast on March 16, University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Today, it is $18,152,064,358,207.58. We’ve 2015. In his professional career, Mr. Bogaard was added $7,525,187,309,294.50 to our debt in 6 On Rollcall Vote Number 113, on consider- in private law practice, served as Executive years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- ation of H.R. 647 I did not vote. It was my in- Vice President of First Interstate Bancorp and tion, our economy, and our children could tention to vote ‘‘yea.’’ taught law at USC Law School and the Uni- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- On Rollcall Vote Number 114, on consider- versity of Michigan. Married for fifty-four years, ment. ation of H.R. 648 I did not vote. It was my in- Bill and his wife Claire have four children, f tention to vote ‘‘yea.’’ Michele, Jeannine, Joseph, and Matthew, and On Rollcall Vote Number 115, on consider- seven grandchildren. SENIORS’ RESOURCE CENTER ation of H.R. 876 I did not vote. It was my in- Mayor Bill Bogaard has been an invaluable tention to vote ‘‘yea.’’ asset to the City of Pasadena and its resi- HON. ED PERLMUTTER dents. I ask all Members to join me in thank- f OF COLORADO ing Bill Bogaard for over two decades of dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. BOGAARD cated public service. f Monday, April 13, 2015 HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF RECOGNIZING THE SCHOOL DIS- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to OF CALIFORNIA TRICT OF SOUTH ORANGE AND recognize and applaud Seniors’ Resource IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAPLEWOOD & THE LINDEN Center for being honored with the 2014 Excel- lence in Not-for-Profit Leadership award. Monday, April 13, 2015 PUBLIC SCHOOLS MUSIC EDU- CATION AWARD According to LeadingAge, an organization Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to focused on education, advocacy, and applied honor William J. Bogaard, who is retiring from research in the field of aging, who awarded his position as Mayor of the City of Pasadena, HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. Seniors’ Resource Center, the award recog- OF NEW JERSEY California. Well-known and well-respected on nizes organizations that are models of excel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a local, state and national level as an out- lence in not-for-profit leadership and exemplify standing leader and a man of great civility, im- Monday, April 13, 2015 to the highest degree the seven key attributes peccable character and immense integrity, Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that characterize high-performing nonprofits Mayor Bogaard is the city’s first directly elect- congratulate the School District of South Or- and distinguish the sector from any other. The

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13AP8.010 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 13, 2015 seven attributes are: Productive, Empowering, Vera Medley Foster Day, and shall always be ministry and to salute him as he retires from Effective, Enriching, Reliable, Responsive and remembered as such. Her name is also en- ministerial leadership; A true Man of Excel- Caring. The Seniors’ Resource Center em- graved in the streets of Buffalo with Vera Med- lence; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ bodies all of these attributes with their dedica- ley Foster Way in the heart of the city. JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim April 17, tion to the community and their high-quality Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a 2015 as Minister Edward L. Keyton Day in the programs. few moments to honor the life of Vera Medley 4th Congressional District. The Seniors’ Resource Center, located in Foster. I ask that my colleagues join me in ex- Proclaimed, this 17th day of April, 2015. Jefferson County, Colorado, is an important pressing our deepest condolences to the Fos- f community partner that provides services to ter family, and to celebrate the exemplary 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE enhance independence, dignity and quality of work she did to enrich the communities of ROLLA AREA SHELTERED WORK- life for senior citizens in our community. Sen- Western New York. SHOP iors’ Resource Center ensures all of their cus- f tomers receive outstanding care in the adult day and respite program. PAYING TRIBUTE TO VFW POST HON. JASON SMITH I extend my deepest congratulations to the 101 IN DOWNTOWN COLORADO OF MISSOURI Seniors’ Resource Center for this well-de- SPRINGS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served recognition. Thank you for everything Monday, April 13, 2015 you do in our community. HON. DOUG LAMBORN Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise f OF COLORADO today to honor the 45th anniversary of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop in Rolla, Mis- OF VERA MEDLY FOSTER Monday, April 13, 2015 souri. It is a place that empowers individuals Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to use their skills working in a sheltered envi- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS pay tribute to VFW Post 101 in downtown Col- ronment with caring staff. Since its establish- orado Springs on the occasion of their 95th ment in 1970, the workshop has provided OF NEW YORK quality employment for individuals with disabil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Anniversary. As the oldest and friendliest post in the city, ities of all kinds. Monday, April 13, 2015 Beginning in January 1969, the mother of a Post 101 has positively impacted the lives of disabled son saw a need for a sheltered work Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tens of thousands of local veterans and their environment for those who were too old for a honor the life and legacy of Vera Medley Fos- families. State Training School. Together, the mother ter, who passed away on February 25, 2015 The post helps welcome home troops, at- and two women who were involved with the at the age of 90. A selfless servant to the un- tends memorial services, hosts retirement and Jaycettes, developed the idea for a sheltered derprivileged youth in Western New York, Mrs. promotion parties, provides scholarships to workshop in Rolla. With the help and support Foster was a prominent member of the com- local students, advocates for our veterans, of the entire community, the Rolla Area Shel- munity. promotes patriotism, and supports family tered Workshop opened its doors a little over Vera Medley Foster was born on November members during difficult deployments. 3, 1924 in Helena, Arkansas. During her early Please join me in wishing VFW Post 101 a a year later. Today, the workshop has 75 dis- life she lived on expansive land with her fam- happy anniversary and thanking them for the abled employees who have found an environ- ily, where she was brought up learning whole- tremendously important services they provide ment where they can work productively and some values from her family and schooling. to our military community. independently. Alongside a supportive staff of eight, the employees work on printed material, She went on to marry her high school sweet- f heart, the late Bernard Austin and moved to collating, sorting the different kinds, packing St. Louis in the 1940’s to open her own ice TRIBUTE TO MR. EDWARD L. and labeling bags, among other projects. cream parlor and sandwich shop. KEYTON For the many years of service and commit- After Ms. Foster’s endeavors, she found ment to helping others, it is my pleasure to herself settling in Buffalo where she met her HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. recognize the Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop before the United States House of life partner Mr. Clinton Modis Foster. Together OF GEORGIA Representatives. they had three children whom she devoted her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life and love to. While raising her children she f Monday, April 13, 2015 returned to her entrepreneurial roots and LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER opened a beauty salon in her home. Her salon Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I became a staple of the community and the in- submit the following Proclamation. fluence of her kind heart began to touch more Whereas, Minister Edward L. Keyton is cele- HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO people. As her children grew older she be- brating thirty-four (34) years in ministry this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came more involved in the community with the year and has provided stellar leadership to his Parent Teachers Association of Buffalo Public church on an international level; and Monday, April 13, 2015 School #23; the Delavan-Moselle Community Whereas, Minister Edward L. Keyton, under Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Center and the Wider Horizons Tutoring and the guidance of God has pioneered and sus- recognize and applaud Lutheran Medical Cen- Enrichment Program. tained the Church of Christ at Bouldercrest as ter for their community leadership and eco- Ms. Foster’s influence did not stop there; Senior Evangelist, he has enhanced the nomic contribution to Jefferson County. later she became involved with the City of Buf- church as an instrument in our community that What began in 1905 as the Evangelical Lu- falo’s leadership and served on mayoral cabi- uplifts the spiritual, physical and mental wel- theran Sanitarium for patients suffering from nets. She served as an advocate for the youth fare of our citizens; and tuberculosis continues today as one of the of the City and set up many for success Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious busiest and most respected hospitals in the through the Mayors Summer Youth program. man of God has given hope to the hopeless, nation. Exempla Lutheran provides a wide Ms. Foster served on the Dr. Martin Luther fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to range of medical services as well as commu- King Jr. Park Steering Committee, as well as those in need; and nity programs. on the board of directors for the Masten Boys Whereas, Minister Edward L. Keyton is a Lutheran started as the first senior emer- and Girls club for 32 years. Her passion for spiritual warrior, a man of compassion, a fear- gence room in the region and in Colorado, but business never faded, as time went on Ms. less leader and a servant to all, but most of later built a larger and more spacious Senior Foster founded and served as president of the all a visionary who has shared not only with ER to meet and increased need for special- North Fillmore Business Association. his church, but with our district and the world ized services for elderly patients. The new Ms. Foster was beloved by the community his passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Senior ER opened with 14 specially-designed, she served. She has been honored by over Christ; and private patient rooms and a 40 percent in- one hundred proclamations and awards from Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the crease in space. the City of Buffalo and organizations. Ms. Fos- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this I extend my deepest congratulations to Lu- ter also has been honored with a day in her day to honor and recognize Minister Edward theran Medical Center for their well-deserved name, August 3, 2013 was proclaimed as L. Keyton as he celebrates thirty-four years in Business Recognition Award.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP8.023 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E459 TRIBUTE TO MR. FRITZ COLEMAN Georgia. He has been a leader in his commu- Hall of Fame. While her milestone birthdays nity, and will be honored with the golden eagle were always recognized by the community, HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF award for his achievements. her 99th birthday was honored by the Erie Sixty years ago, Mr. Lowe became a youth County Legislature. Mrs. Trippi will be remem- OF CALIFORNIA member of the Boy Scouts of America. bered fondly by all members of the Western IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Throughout his life, he has lived up to the New York community and recalled for her pas- Monday, April 13, 2015 ideals he learned in the scouts, following the sion and commitment to Democratic values. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to principles of the scout oath and scout law. Mrs. Trippi believed politics are an essential honor San Fernando Valley resident and Los In his community, Mr. Lowe has achieved aspect of life and urged all involved to be gen- Angeles’ iconic weathercaster, Mr. Fritz Cole- distinction as a corporate officer, entrepreneur, uine and compassionate while serving the man. philanthropist, and public servant. He has public. Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to Mr. Coleman started his early career as a given distinguished service to his community honor Mrs. Carmela Trippi. I ask my col- disc jockey and radio talk show host for nu- and nation as board member of Houston leagues to join me in extending our deepest merous stations across the nation. In 1980, he County School Board; director and share- condolences to her family and friends. Her moved to Los Angeles and soon became a holder of Planters First Bank; lifetime member good work and selfless devotion to Western regular act at many of the local comedy clubs. of the Air Force Association; board member of New York will inspire many others to stand be- His humor and improvisational stand-up expe- the Museum of Aviation; member of the First hind their principles and be involved in their rience propelled him to work on various com- United Methodist Church; member of the 21st communities. edy specials and series, such as ‘‘Fritz and Century Partnership; member of the Georgia Friends’’ and ‘‘The Perils of Parenting’’ in addi- Automobile Dealers Association; friend of f tion to producing and starring in three one- Scouting in the Central Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America; and supporter of many 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE man plays. His performances have earned him TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT many accolades including four Los Angeles worthwhile organizations. Area Emmy Awards. Through his actions, service, and devotion, In February 1982, Mr. Coleman joined the Mr. Lowe has demonstrated that he is a lead- HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL National Broadcasting Company Southern er, a mentor, and a friend of scouting. OF TEXAS California news (NBC4) as the weekend f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES weathercaster. Shortly afterwards, he became Monday, April 13, 2015 a weekday weathercaster and has since deliv- HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CARMELA TRIPPI Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor ered laughter-filled weather reporting on the an important friend and staunch ally of the evening news. Mr. Coleman once remarked, United States: Taiwan, as we celebrate the ‘‘Weather can be funny. Your big mission as HON. BRIAN HIGGINS 36th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act a weatherman in Southern California is to try OF NEW YORK (TRA) of 1979. to make the same forecast sound slightly dif- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This important legislation remains to be the ferent and entertaining every day between Monday, April 13, 2015 cornerstone of U.S.—Taiwan relations. It stipu- April and November when the weather is ex- lates that it is the policy of the United States actly the same.’’ His tireless work ethic, cha- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to ‘‘make available to Taiwan such defense ar- risma, and commitment to the community led honor the life and legacy of Carmela Trippi, a ticles and defense services in such quantity as him to become the face of NBC4’s weather stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party, may be necessary to enable Taiwan to main- segment in Southern California and led him to who passed away on April 2, 2015 at the age tain a sufficient self-defense capability.’’ be named ‘‘the Best Weathercaster’’ by every of 105. A beloved voice in Western New York In 2001, the Bush Administration agreed to major newspaper in Southern California. politics, Mrs. Trippi’s commitment helped help Taiwan obtain eight diesel-electric sub- Always willing to serve the community, Mr. shape our region in a positive way. marines. Fourteen years later, Taiwan’s sub- Coleman has organized numerous entertain- Mrs. Trippi’s passion for democratic values marine fleet continues to consist of four sub- ment fundraising events for local service and began in the 1940’s where she advocated on marines, two of Dutch construction from the civic organizations, and has also served as behalf of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 1980s, and two ex-U.S. Navy Guppy-class master of ceremonies for many Southern Cali- She went on to become an influential com- boats built at the end of World War II. As Bei- fornia community events. His selflessness and mitteewoman for the Democratic Party. In her jing has not disavowed the use of force to one dedication to bettering the Los Angeles area early political life she contributed to President day take possession of Taiwan, as Beijing has has been recognized by many organizations John F. Kennedy and New York Senator Rob- rapidly expanded and modernized its military including the Burbank Chamber of Commerce ert F. Kennedy campaigns and she then be- across the board since the beginning of this and the California Hospital Medical Center. came the founder of the Jacqueline Kennedy century, and as the balance of military power Mr. Coleman has also been named a ‘‘Treas- Woman’s Democratic Club, and served as in the Taiwan Strait continues to shift in Bei- ure of Los Angeles’’ by the City of Los Ange- president for over fifty years. jing’s favor, the rationale for Taiwan to acquire les and has received the Humanitarian of the Mrs. Trippi was a prominent voice in the a robust submarine force in order to defend Year Award from the United States House of Western New York community. She had ties itself from any amphibious threats is obvious. Representatives. to former Mayor of Buffalo, Frank Sedita and Late last year, Taiwan decided that it can It is my great honor to call Fritz a friend, Former Congressman of Western New York, wait no longer, and is moving ahead with and commend him for his unquenchable com- Henry Nowak. Mrs. Trippi helped influence plans to design its own submarine fleet. I be- munity spirit. I ask all Members of Congress to sweeping change while serving on Congress- lieve the U.S. Government should allow Amer- join me in recognizing Fritz Coleman for his man Nowak’s staff for eighteen years. She ican shipbuilders and submarine-technology exemplary service to the greater Los Angeles also served on the staff of current New York manufacturers to work with Taiwan, both to community. Court of Appeals Judge Eugene Fahey while assess Taiwan’s capabilities and to bid on f he was a Buffalo Common Council member. systems work. Finally, I urge the Obama Ad- Mrs. Trippi signified her place in Western ministration to encourage other manufacturers MR. R. WAYNE LOWE New York Political history by working first of diesel-electric subs to work with Taiwan, re- hand with voters, knocking on doors in the gardless of pressure from Beijing. HON. AUSTIN SCOTT community. Her passion for campaigning As we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the OF GEORGIA never faded. She would go door to door even Taiwan Relations Act, I am honored to have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES into her 90’s and never wavered in her com- had the opportunity today to lend my voice to mitment and support as an Erie County Demo- the chorus of support for reaffirming our na- Monday, April 13, 2015 cratic Committee member. tion’s strong bond with the government and Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Mrs. Trippi’s work in Western New York has people of Taiwan, and I ask my colleagues to er, I would like to recognize Mr. R. Wayne not gone unrecognized. In 2004 she was nom- support this important issue over the course of Lowe today for his contributions to central inated for the Western New York Women’s this Congress.

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The company is Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like ment that can be attained with hard work and now the country’s largest producer of certified to recognize and acknowledge Dr. John Ingle perseverance. It is essential students at all organic estate-produced extra-virgin olive oil for his tremendous contributions to healthcare levels strive to make the most of their edu- and has been rated as among the best in the and endodontics. cation and develop a work ethic which will world. Dr. John Ingle was a pioneer in endodontics guide them for the rest of their lives. Our country has lost a pioneer woman, our dentistry. He attended Northwestern University I extend my deepest congratulations to community has lost a gracious leader and my Dental School then continued on to earn two Emma Fischer for winning the Arvada Wheat family has lost a dear friend. May it be a com- graduate degrees in endodontics and peri- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. fort to Nan’s son, Nion, her grandchildren, odontics from the University of Michigan I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Helen, Nion, Jr. and Griffin, and her entire School of Dentistry in 1948. Dr. Ingle is also cation and character in all of her future ac- family that so many people mourn their loss one of the many military heroes that served complishments. valiantly in World War II as part of the U.S. and that Nan’s legacy will always be an inspi- Army Air Force. Dr. Ingle initiated the graduate f ration to the nation she loved. endodontics program at the University of CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND f Washington in 1959 and served as chairman LEGACY OF NAN TUCKER MCEVOY TRIBUTE TO DR. BEVERLY DANIEL of the combined Department of Periodontics TATUM and Endodontics, one of only five such pro- grams in the world at that time. He then HON. NANCY PELOSI moved to the University of Southern California OF CALIFORNIA HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. where he served as dean and professor of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF GEORGIA USC School of Dentistry for 8 years. After Monday, April 13, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leaving USC, Dr. Ingle joined the Institute of Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, on March 26th, Monday, April 13, 2015 Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences San Francisco lost a great civic leader, philan- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I here in Washington, DC. Later he became thropist and beloved friend. Nan McEvoy was submit the following Proclamation. president of Palm Springs Seminars in Cali- a trailblazing, entrepreneurial woman whose Whereas, Thirteen years ago a virtuous fornia, a leading institution of dental continuing wisdom, courage, and generosity, reminded us woman of God accepted her calling to serve education. of our responsibility to improve our commu- as President of Spelman College in Atlanta, The landmark book Endodontics was nities and our world. Nan strengthened our de- Georgia; and penned by Dr. Ingle. Published in 1965, it is mocracy through her service at the newspaper Whereas, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum has en- now on its sixth edition. Dr. Ingle was a found- her family founded, the San Francisco Chron- hanced the academic curriculum at Spelman, ing member of the American Board of icle, and set a sterling example as a compas- increased the goodwill of the college through- Endodontics and the past president of the sionate and concerned global citizen as an out the community and she has created a leg- American Association of Endodontics. early Peace Corps volunteer. Dr. Ingle gave much of his life to the study acy that has provided for the students through All of Nan’s many friends knew that, al- and expansion of dental practices and explo- scholarships and servitude; and though her commitment to public service was ration into endodontics and periodontics. His Whereas, this phenomenal woman has well known and respected, her love of her care extended past his patients to new gen- shared her time and talents as a friend, a fear- family as a mother and grandmother was first erations of dentists, clinicians, teachers and less leader and a servant to ensure that and foremost in her life. researchers that continue to give to the field Spelman students receive the best education Phyllis Ann Tucker was born into a promi- he loved so much. and skills to become outstanding leaders of nent publishing family on July 15, 1919 in San The American Association of Endodontists our communities and nation; and Mateo, California. Her grandfather, M.H. de and I are proud to honor Dr. Ingle for his great Whereas, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum is a cor- Young, founded the one hundred and fifty year contributions to dentistry and endodontics. As nerstone in our community that has enhanced old newspaper, the San Francisco Chronicle. a fellow dentist, I am personally thankful for the lives of thousands for the betterment of During the war, Nan worked as a writer and a the dedication of Dr. Ingle to expand modern our District and Nation; and reporter for the newspaper, and helped cover dentistry and empowering so many others to Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the the founding of the United Nations in San serve more effectively in the same craft. Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Francisco. day to honor and recognize Dr. Beverly Daniel f After the war, Nan made her home in Wash- Tatum on her retirement as President of PERSONAL EXPLANATION ington, D.C., where she became an active Spelman College and to wish her well in her leader in public service, philanthropy, and poli- new endeavors; now therefore, I, HENRY C. HON. TIM WALBERG tics for four decades. She participated in the ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim April OF MICHIGAN 1956 presidential campaign of Democratic 24, 2015 as Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Day in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES candidate Adlai Stevenson and, in 1961, be- the 4th Congressional District. Monday, April 13, 2015 came a top aide to Sargent Shriver, the found- Proclaimed, this 24th day of April, 2015. ing director of the Peace Corps, where she f Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, was later chosen to run the Corps’ African March 23, 2015, I was unable to be present programs. In 1965, she opened the Wash- RECOGNIZING RONALD WILEY for recorded votes due to illness. Had I been ington office of the Population Council, a non- present, I would have voted: ‘‘no’’ on rollcall profit agency addressing global issues of pop- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER vote No. 130, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 131. ulation, poverty, development and health. She OF NEW YORK f also served as a U.S. delegate to UNESCO, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EMMA FISCHER the cultural arm of the United Nations. Returning to San Francisco, she assumed Monday, April 13, 2015 leadership of the family newspaper as Chair of Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HON. ED PERLMUTTER the Board of Chronicle Publishing from 1981– to commemorate the life of a stalwart OF COLORADO 1995. She was a true believer in journalism Rochesterian and a beacon in our community: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and wholly committed to preserving the family Ronald Wiley, a man who dedicated his life to Monday, April 13, 2015 company. She served as a board member at building the bonds on which our nation stands. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise the University of California, the Fine Arts Mu- A native son of Watertown, New York, Ron- today to recognize and applaud Emma Fischer seums of San Francisco and the San Fran- ald graduated in 1949 from Watertown High

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13AP8.032 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E461 School and attended St. Lawrence University The landscape industry employs approxi- under his tutelage have become models for Collegiate Center in Watertown. During the mately one million people across America and the nation and made Milwaukee a strong, Korean War, Ronald answered his country’s contributes an estimated eighty billion dollars prosperous community for all of its residents. call by proudly serving in the U.S. Navy as a to this economy. From the national mall to an I am grateful to have had the opportunity to journalist. His service during the war marked opening day outfield, and even to our own know and work with Leo Ries for so many the start of his career in journalism and life- front and back yards, images of beautiful years and wish him much success as he tran- long concern for others. lawns and yards are often iconic depictions of sitions into a different phase of his life. Attending college on the G.I. Bill, Ronald American culture and the American dream. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Leo Ries graduated from the University of Virginia in As we recognize these images, we must and I am proud to call him friend. The citizens 1958 and then moved home to Watertown also recognize the work that goes into the up- of the Fourth Congressional District and the where he worked at the Watertown Daily keep of such lawns. Landscape and lawn care State of Wisconsin are privileged to have Times as a reporter and later as a copy editor. professionals play a vital role in ensuring that someone of his ability and dedicated service While working at the Daily Times, Ronald these important lawns are not only maintained, working on their behalf for so many years. honed the writing skills that would serve him but also healthy, as healthy grass and turf Leo, I thank you for all that you have done. I so well for the rest of his life. have important environmental benefits. am honored for these reasons to pay tribute to In Rochester, Ronald served for 14 years as Healthy grass produces oxygen, reduces run- Leo Ries. editor-in-chief of Kodak’s weekly employee off, which improves water quality, removes f newspaper, Kodakery. In this capacity, he carbon dioxide from the air, acts like an air helped to lift the spirit of the Kodak family and conditioner—cooling everything around it, re- IN RECOGNITION OF RAY BARBER kept them connected, informed. duces noise, and acts as a firebreak. OF BOZRAH, CONNECTICUT On top of his commitment to Kodak, Ronald f was a pillar of Rochester’s business and civic HON. JOE COURTNEY communities. As an officer in the International IN TRIBUTE TO LEO RIES OF CONNECTICUT Association of Business Communicators, Ron- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ald helped others learn the trade that he had HON. GWEN MOORE Monday, April 13, 2015 so clearly mastered at Kodak. He was also ac- OF WISCONSIN Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise tive in the Irondequoit United Church of Christ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor an exceptional constituent from and served for many years as an assistant Monday, April 13, 2015 Bozrah, Connecticut whose lifetime of service, scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 154. There leadership, and expertise was recently recog- is no doubt that Ronald’s teaching, Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Leo Ries, the Executive Director of nized by the New London County Fire Chiefs’ mentorship, and example inspired untold Association upon his installation as their next young people to lift their eyes to the mountain- Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Ries is retiring president. tops, inspiring them to consider the wisdom Ray Barber is a local institution with an ex- and power of nature. after 15 years with this organization; the office he ran is part of LISC’s national network. tensive history of community and public serv- Together with Eva, his loving wife of 47 ice dating back to his teen years when he years, Ronald raised two children and four Mr. Ries has spent much of his career help- ing improve neighborhoods in Milwaukee. joined the Bozrah Volunteer Fire Company in grandchildren. While living in Rochester, Ron- 1952. As Chief and then President of the ald and Eva enjoyed square dancing and play- Prior to his employment at LISC, he worked for the City of Milwaukee for 10 years, ulti- BVFC, Mr. Barber served through the town’s ing cards, particularly Hearts. Ronald and his acquisition of its first fire truck in 1953, and family were avid hikers who frequently ex- mately serving as Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development. Mr. Ries’ heart through the decades, helped grow the emer- plored the Adirondack High Peaks. In fact, gency services the town provides to its resi- Ronald summited all 46 high peaks of the Adi- has always been in neighborhood work; he brought people and organizations together in dents. Today, Bozrah is a heart-safe commu- rondacks and was named an Adirondack nity with a full complement of EMTs and am- Forty-Sixer. order to create projects that had a real impact on struggling neighborhoods. He has re- bulance services thanks in large part to Mr. In tribute to Ronald’s lifetime of service in Barber’s commitment to improving safety. Rochester and beyond, I stand to honor him mained optimistic regarding the future of Mil- waukee’s neighborhoods even while acknowl- Mr. Barber’s contributions expand well be- today. As his family and friends mourn his yond the BVFC. He served in the U.S. Army, passing, let this record celebrate his legacy of edging the challenges of people struggling against ‘‘hopelessness and helplessness’’; he as First Selectman in Bozrah, for 20 years, on love, compassion, and good works. Mr. the Bozrah Board of Finance, and in the Con- Speaker, Ronald Wiley strengthened every sees promise and opportunities in the resur- gence of urban living especially by the millen- necticut Council of Governments. It would be community he called home and his dedication an understatement to say that his skills and to his fellow American shows us the best of nial generation. The son of a Sheboygan mink rancher, Ries passion for the region made his new role as our nation’s soul. President of the New London County Fire Ralph Waldo Emerson described the suc- is the youngest of seven children. He attended a seminary high school and thought for a time Chiefs’ Association a richly deserved honor. cessful life like this: ‘‘To laugh often and As President, Mr. Barber will lead an 83- he wanted to be a priest. Leo Ries has en- much; to win the respect of intelligent people year-old institution with 65 member organiza- joyed an unusual and varied working life. He and the affection of children; to earn the ap- tions and will represent the interests of volun- worked as a volunteer at Casa Maria Catholic preciation of honest critics and to endure the teer and career fire fighters across the re- Worker House, a cab driver, registered nurse betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty; gion—over 3,000 personnel. I ask the House in an intensive care unit and as business man- to find the best in others; to leave the world to join me in thanking Ray Barber for his serv- ager for two inner-city Catholic churches. a bit better whether by a healthy child, a gar- ice, congratulating him on this deserved Mr. Ries has worked on many initiatives den patch, or a redeemed social condition; to honor, and wishing him success in the years during his tenure at LISC but he has identified know that even one life has breathed easier to come. two recent projects as being especially mean- because you have lived. This is to have suc- f ceeded.’’ ingful. The relaunching of the Associates in Surely, Ronald succeeded. Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) program, IN HONOR OF COLONEL RANDOLPH f which Marquette University oversaw from E. ROSIN 2005 to 2010, to help introduce minorities to LAWN CARE MONTH DECLARATION careers in commercial real estate and working HON. DONALD NORCROSS with the Milwaukee Police Department on OF NEW JERSEY HON. AUSTIN SCOTT proactive community safety strategies. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sees both of these initiatives as providing a OF GEORGIA Monday, April 13, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES structure for building relationships among peo- ple; people from different races came together Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Monday, April 13, 2015 for these two projects with a shared interest in to honor Colonel Randolph E. Rosin of New Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- building Milwaukee’s future. Jersey for his military achievements, contribu- er, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to LISC has accomplished so much under the tions, and service to the people of New Jersey recognize April as national lawn care month. leadership of Leo Ries; programs initiated and the United States of America.

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This end of the day; once he broke up a fight at the tary Academy Prep School at Fort Monmouth, school, kindergarten through 8th grade, con- laundromat, persuading a gunman to put away NJ, later going on to West Point and concen- tinues the tradition of providing an exemplary, his weapon. trating in Middle Eastern studies and Arabic. faith-based curriculum, while the parish has Born and raised in Houston, after high Afterwards, Col. Rosin served with the 1st grown to include more than 3,200 families and school Michael Wartell enlisted in the United Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, TX, and the 11,000 parishioners. May your mission con- States Army, serving two tours of duty. ‘‘Hell on Wheels’’ 2nd Armored Division. Colo- tinue to the community of the faithful—with all After his service in the military, he worked nel Rosin greatly benefited from this training good wishes for the future. as a truck driver driving across the country in post-graduation as he served in Saudi Arabia f his 18-wheeler for over twenty years, before for Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM as retiring to move back home so he could care the coalition warfare operations office for the HONORING PADS OF LAKE COUNTY for his aging mother, Earline. Army Forces Central Command. His most sig- Michael Wartell loved to read, particularly nificant effort during that war was his initiative HON. ROBERT J. DOLD books about history and cooking and he loved to develop the anti-fratricide measures used OF ILLINOIS to cook, spend time with his dog, and lend a by all Coalition forces, such as the inverted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helping hand to people in his neighborhood. Unfortunately, last Thursday Wartell was ‘‘V’’ which saved countless lives from friendly Monday, April 13, 2015 fire. caught in the crossfire, struck by a stray bullet After completing psychological operations Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to as he tried to run to safety. career field training, Colonel Rosin was de- recognize PADS of Lake County for the ex- Mr. Speaker, this terrible tragedy is simply ployed as a Middle Eastern-focused psycho- ceptional work they do providing emergency the latest reminder that action is needed, and logical operations officer in Saudi Arabia and shelter to families and individuals experiencing needed now, to prevent gun violence. later to Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen. He also homelessness. As a member of the House Democratic participated in Operation DESERT FOX. Addi- Providing advocacy, dignity and shelter, Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention and tionally, Colonel Rosin was a part of a core PADS Lake County works to combat home- the Ranking member of the House Judiciary group of planners that was responsible for lessness with compassion and respect. PADS Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime, Ter- planning our nation’s response to the 9/11 at- strives to end homelessness by helping clients rorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, tacks. commit to their own health and recovery and I understand that changing the pervasive cul- More recently, Colonel Rosin has worked in assisting them in gaining self-sufficiency ture of gun violence will not happen overnight. the Office of Military Cooperation at the U.S. through affordable housing. This tragedy is another powerful reminder of Embassy in Egypt, as well as part of the Infor- PADS is the first point of contact when the urgent need to enact sensible policies to mation Operations Chief for Multi-National homelessness strikes and often the only hope reduce the incidence of gun violence, begin- Corps-Iraq, leading a large staff that worked for individuals, families and veterans facing a ning with the adoption of universal background on degrading extremist threats and legitimizing long night in the cold or extreme heat. In this checks which are supported by nearly 90% of the Iraqi government. way, PADS truly does save lives. the American people. After returning to the United States, Colonel In short, PADS services provide a safe envi- Mr. Speaker, the death of Michael Wartell is Rosin worked as the Chief of the Information ronment for people to get back on their feet, a tragedy for his family and loved ones, for the Operation of the Middle East Region in the and the Tenth District is fortunate to have an Houston community, and for the nation he U.S. Central Command, countering violent ex- organization like PADS providing critical serv- served with honor and distinction as a mem- tremist propaganda on the web. Serving as ices to our individuals and families most in ber of the Armed Forces. the direct representative of the Secretary of need. He will be deeply missed and I ask that a Defense to the U.S. Ambassador and Govern- f moment of silence be observed in his mem- ment of Yemen, he oversaw military oper- ory. TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL WARTELL ations to prevent attacks on the U.S. Home- COMMUNITY SERVANT, ARMY f land and develop cooperation programs VETERAN AND GOOD SAMARI- HONORING THE LIFE OF YAEL throughout the region. TAN Mr. Speaker, Colonel Randolph E. Rosin is HORNSTEIN GALPERIN a great American who exemplifies true love for our country. His service, which has been hon- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE HON. TED LIEU ored by 20 awards, is one that should be re- OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA membered as he retires from our Armed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Forces. Monday, April 13, 2015 Monday, April 13, 2015 f Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I have Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I RECOGNIZING THE PARISHIONERS taken to this floor many times to mourn the rise to celebrate the life of Yael Hornstein OF ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE tragic deaths caused by senseless death acts Galperin—mother, wife, grandmother, profes- of gun violence that have too frequently sional opera singer, and school adminis- HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK plagued our communities in recent years. trator—who passed away on April 5, 2015, at OF PENNSYLVANIA I rise today to remember Michael Wartell of the age of 87. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Houston, Texas, a constituent of mine who Yael met every challenge in life head on, died last Thursday, March 26, 2015, when he with integrity and great intellect. Born in Israel Monday, April 13, 2015 was caught in the crossfire of a gun fight and to Russian immigrant parents, she took a job Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, congratula- struck by a stray bullet. at a salt factory so that she could help support tions to the parishioners of St. Bede the Ven- Mr. Speaker, Michael Wartell lost his life her family. She went on to serve in the Israeli erable on the anniversary of the founding of doing what he lived for, helping others. Defense Forces and its elite security service, the church that has provided spiritual guidance The reason he happened to be in the wrong and later pursued a career as a professional for 50 years, the first Catholic church in North- place at the wrong time on that fateful day is opera singer. ampton Township. St. Bede parishioners also because he was there to do the right thing for In 1949, she married a fellow opera singer, are recognized and commended for the con- the right reason. Levi Galperin, a Holocaust survivor and rabbi tributions they have provided to the spiritual As the Houston Chronicle reported, ‘‘the 62- from Romania. The young couple moved to and moral well-being of the greater North- year-old Army veteran made a habit of going Philadelphia, where Yael was awarded a full ampton community. Yours is a history that out of his way to protect the people he cared scholarship to the Academy of Vocal Arts, and began on May 26, 1963 with the announce- about, to make sure they were safe[, includ- was a prized performer. ment of the founding by His Eminence John ing] out for the owners of a tiny laundromat Yael embraced motherhood, putting aside Cardinal Krol, Archbishop of Philadelphia. An less than half a block from his Fifth Ward her full-time pursuit of opera to raise her chil- elementary school followed in 1966 and con- home.’’ dren. She continued to sing, but also began to

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FITZPATRICK Bureau of Jewish Education for over 13 years. emphasis on providing academic and ‘‘hands OF PENNSYLVANIA Yael was an avid reader, spoke multiple lan- on’’ training, graduates of Job Corps’ program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guages, and embraced adventure by traveling are assured the all-around skills needed to the world and constantly taking on new chal- succeed in a career and in life. Monday, April 13, 2015 lenges. She is survived by her husband, Rabbi The Milwaukee Center is just one of 125 Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Dr. Levi Galperin, her son, L.A. City Controller Job Centers nationally serving 60,000 stu- to honor those who died 5 years ago in the Ron Galperin, her daughter Leora Krygeir, her dents each year. Since its inception, Job tragic Smolensk air crash. On the morning of sons-in-law, David Krygier and Rabbi Zachary Corps has served more than three million April 10th, 2010, Polish Air Force One went Shapiro, and her grandchildren, whom I hope young people. The benefits of this no cost down at Smolenski North Military Airfield in take comfort in the way Yael lived her life as education and career technical training pro- Western Russia, killing 96 passengers. Among an accomplished and astounding woman. May gram administered by the U.S. Department of the passengers onboard the flight were Po- her memory be a blessing to us all. Labor are both tremendous and life changing. land’s President Lech Kaczynski, First Lady f Over 80 percent of the Job Corps graduates Maria Kaczynska, political and military offi- cials, and civilian families. RECOGNIZING THE 36TH ANNIVER- obtain jobs, enroll in higher education or enter the military. In fact, Job Corps is the nation’s That day, Polish Air Force One was headed SARY OF THE TAIWAN RELA- to an event marking the 70th Anniversary of TIONS ACT largest and most successful residential training program. the massacre of thousands of Polish prisoners of war by Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Secret HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL In addition to the direct services provided to Police, known as the Katyn Forest Massacre. OF CALIFORNIA participants, Job Corps impacts the local com- Now, on this day, we not only remember those munities in which they are sited with economic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who died 70 years ago, but also those who benefits. 228 local jobs are directly or indi- tragically lost their lives just 5 years ago. I Monday, April 13, 2015 rectly supported by the average Job Corps pray for the families of those who lost loved Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, for sixty- campus each year and $1.91 in local eco- ones, and pray for a strengthened and united two years the United States and Taiwan have nomic activity is generated by each dollar in- Poland in years to come. built and maintained a close relationship that vested in Job Corps. In recognition of the 5th Anniversary of the has been of mutual political, economic, cul- Mr. Speaker, I am deeply proud of Job Smolensk Disaster, Polish community mem- tural and strategic benefit. Corps success over the past 50 years. I com- bers in my district, and the surrounding area, April 10th of this year marked the 36th anni- mend them for their work and dedication to will gather at the National Shrine of Our Lady versary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) our nation’s at-risk, jobless and of Czestochowa in Doylestown to honor those which ensured that the United States would disenfranchised youth. I will continue to lend who lost their lives. I join them in marking this have continued commercial and cultural rela- my support to the Job Corps mission of teach- important date with reflection and prayer. tions with Taiwan. Even though the Taiwan ing eligible young people the skills they need Today, Poland remains one of America’s Relations Act is only 36 years old, Taiwan has to become employable or further their edu- strongest allies, with mutual interests advanc- been a friend and ally to the United States for cation. Congratulations on the 50th Anniver- ing the causes of liberty and freedom at home much longer. Since the signing of the TRA in sary of Job Corps and continued success in and around the world. We must continue to 1979, Taiwan has become a beacon of de- the 4th Congressional District and around the have a strong United States—Poland relation- mocracy in a part of the world where free country. ship in the years to come. elections are uncommon and many people are f denied their basic freedoms. f Taiwan has also developed into an eco- IN HONOR OF RITZ THEATER COM- nomic powerhouse over the last three dec- CONGRATULATING A SAFE PLACE PANY’S 30TH YEAR ANNIVER- ades. Their economy is robust and Taiwan ON ITS NEW MUNDELEIN FACILITY SARY has become one of the largest and most in- valuable trading partners for the United States. HON. DONALD NORCROSS I want to thank the Taiwanese people for HON. ROBERT J. DOLD OF NEW JERSEY their continued friendship and support. It is my OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hope that the United States and Taiwan will Monday, April 13, 2015 continue to work together to promote enduring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pa- Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Monday, April 13, 2015 cific region. in honor of the Ritz Theater Company’s 30th f Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, every nine seconds anniversary. For thirty years, the Ritz Theater a woman is assaulted or beaten in the United has provided Haddon Township and New Jer- RECOGNIZING MILWAUKEE JOB States, and one in four women will experience sey with unprecedented cultural experiences. CORPS ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY domestic violence at some point in her life- Since 1986, the Ritz Theater Company has time. The statistics are, quite simply, alarming. made renovation, restoration, and preservation HON. GWEN MOORE of their historic building a major priority. Now I want to recognize an organization in our OF WISCONSIN with their 30th anniversary approaching, the district working to combat the very real and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES theater company has begun construction of disturbing violence behind these statistics. A their set for the Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘‘A Monday, April 13, 2015 Safe Place of Lake County transforms the Streetcar Named Desire’’ from 1947. This am- Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- lives of victims of domestic violence by pro- bitious undertaking is just an example of the ute to the Job Corps Program. Established in viding counseling, shelter, support groups, quality events the theater company has pro- 1964, it was one of the central initiatives of training, legal support and outreach to prevent vided to the community for three decades. President Johnsons’ War on Poverty and mod- further abuse. Its goal is to encourage a whole The Ritz Theater Company has received eled after President Franklin Roosevelt’s New community to break the cycle of violence ample support from the community over the Deal Initiative called the Civilian Conservation through education and speaking out against years. For example, local volunteers spent Corps (CCC). The CCC employed thousands destructive behavior. three weeks constructing the ‘‘Streetcar’’ set of people during the Great Depression to help A Safe Place transforms hundreds of fami- and two weeks installing it. This kind of com- rebuild our country’s infrastructure. lies by giving them the opportunity to receive munity support maintains the vital bond be- This is certainly a milestone year for the Job the help they need and a chance to start a tween the theater and its audience. Corps Program nationally. I am honored, as new chapter in their lives. I stand with A Safe The Ritz Theater Company acknowledges an elected official, to have had a role in bring- Place because everyone deserves a safe and the importance of community involvement for ing this worthwhile program to the 4th Con- healthy life. a growing, local theater and each season, the

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You cannot un-educate the person ing well, he carried forward his duties in a sol- ater Company will expand on its youth pro- who has learned to read. You cannot humili- dierly and persevering manner, earning re- grams and scholarships. ate the person who feels pride. You cannot spect from all who knew him. Mr. Speaker, The Ritz Theater Company is oppress the people who are not afraid any- more. Jack always had a twinkle in his eye and a a unique establishment that connects the knack for presenting the unvarnished truth to beauty of the arts to the beauty of working to- Mr. Speaker, Cesar Chavez was an agent all whose paths he crossed. He had a very gether to accomplish greatness. I look forward of change. kind heart and generously shared his beloved He educated his people and instilled in them to seeing what the next thirty years bring for family and adopted family like Reverend John a sense of pride. The Ritz Theater Company, Haddon Township McKissick and his lovely wife Mrs. Pearl He taught them to be unafraid to fight for and New Jersey. ‘‘Mother’’ McKissick. What beautiful memories justice and human dignity. f I hold of these self-giving, intelligent, produc- Cesar Chavez made a difference, and he tive citizens. Jack brought everyone together REMEMBERING CESAR CHAVEZ, made our country better. for a greater good to which he pledged his CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, LABOR I ask the House to observe a moment of si- worthy efforts. He reserved a special place in LEADER, AND CHAMPION OF lence in memory of Cesar Estrada Chavez. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE his life for students and youth he mentored. f He took particular pleasure in the classroom. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE HONORING THE LIFE OF JACK Teaching at the University of Toledo and FORD, MAYOR EMERITUS AND Bowling Green State University allowed him to OF TEXAS PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL, inspire many leaders for the next generation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FORMER STATE REPRESENTA- It is with a heavy heart that I extend my Monday, April 13, 2015 TIVE AND MINORITY LEADER OF deepest sympathy to the Ford family: his wife Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise THE OHIO HOUSE OF REP- Cynthia, his children, and his friends and as- today in remembrance of one of the greatest RESENTATIVES sociates. May the angels carry Jack Ford to a Americans produced by our beloved country, place of peace and rest. He has been truly a Cesar Estrada Chavez who died on April 23, HON. MARCY KAPTUR good, faithful, and honorable servant. 1993 at the age of 66. OF OHIO Cesar Chavez was a civil rights activist, f labor leader, and champion of social and eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic justice. Monday, April 13, 2015 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Throughout his life Cesar Chavez fought for Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to justice for the poor, the young, the vulnerable, honor the life of Jack Ford, who passed from HON. ADAM SMITH and those living on the margins and in the our community on Saturday, March 21st. OF WASHINGTON shadows of the richest and most powerful na- Jack Ford was one of a kind. He gave his tion on earth. life, decade after decade, to our entire com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because of Cesar Chavez, migrant farm- munity. We hold an abiding gratitude for his Monday, April 13, 2015 workers and their families now enjoy more hu- lifetime of dedicated and honorable service to mane living and working conditions. us. I particularly appreciated his genius and Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on Cesar Chavez knew firsthand how hard the wry sense of humor. He never missed a beat. Monday, March 23; Tuesday, March 24; life of migrant farm workers was because he Our entire region has benefited from his gen- Wednesday, March 25; and Thursday, March lived it himself, beginning with his work in the erous and focused life on behalf of others. 26, 2015, I was out on medical leave while re- fields of the Central Valley at the age of ten Born in Springfield, Ohio to Edna and Stan- covering from surgery and unable to be to help support his family. ton Ford, Jack Ford graduated from Ohio present for recorded votes. Had I been In 1945, Chavez served his country as a State University with a degree in social work. present, I would have voted: member of the U.S. Navy as he fought in the Already on a path to public service, he began latter part of World War II. ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 130 (on the mo- Cesar Chavez began his consequential ca- his career with the Ohio Youth Commission. tion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 360), reer as a field organizer for the Community He came to Toledo in 1974 to earn his law de- ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 131 (on the motion Service Organization in 1952 and steadily rose gree from the University of Toledo. He then to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. through the ranks until he became CSO Na- became director of the Lucas County Mental 162), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 132 (on order- tional Director. Health Board and consolidated county agen- ing the previous question on H. Res. 163), In 1965, Cesar Chavez co-founded the Na- cies into Substance Abuse Services Inc— ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 133 (on agreeing to tional Farm Workers Association with Dolores known as SASI—which he directed. the resolution H. Res. 163), ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall Huerta which evolved into the United Farm Jack began his service in elected life in vote No. 134 (on the motion to suspend the Workers union. 1987, when he successfully ran for Toledo rules and pass H.R. 216, as amended), ‘‘yes’’ The National Farm Workers Association was City Council, eventually serving as Council on rollcall vote No. 135 (on approving the jour- successful in securing fair wages and safe President in 1993. Beginning in 1994, Jack nal), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 136 (on agreeing working conditions for farm workers. served in the State legislature until he reached to the Ellison Amendment to H. Con. Res. 27), The UFW also led a worldwide grape boy- his term limit. Always, he understood the inter- ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 137 (on agreeing to cott that helped ensure farm workers had a connections of our City to the world beyond it. the Butterfield Amendment to H. Con. Res. voice in contract negotiations. His knowledge was hard-earned and unique. 27), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 138 (on agreeing In 1972 Cesar Chavez fasted in response to Jack Ford also made history. As an educa- to the Stutzman Amendment to H. Con. Res. Arizona’s passage of legislation that prohibited tor, health professional, and political activist, 27), ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 139 (on agree- boycotts and strikes by farm workers during Mayor Ford became the very first African ing to the Van Hollen Amendment to H. Con. the harvest season. American Mayor elected in Toledo, in 2001. Res. 27), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 140 (on With his death also came a great sense of With his election as Mayor, he elevated our agreeing to the first Tom Price Amendment to pride for all the progress that Cesar Chavez community to a more inclusive and progres- H. Con. Res. 27), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 141 brought as a direct result of his unwavering sive place. He made us proud. He was all (on agreeing to the second Tom Price Amend- commitment to farm workers’ rights. business, and always demonstrated a hands- ment to H. Con. Res. 27), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote Mr. Speaker, recently I had the honor of on, can-do attitude. He was a master of the No. 142 (on agreeing to the resolution H. Con. being the Grand Marshal for the 16th annual City budget and directed his Administration to Res. 27, as amended), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote Cesar Chavez Day Parade in Houston. make long neglected improvements. No. 143 (on agreeing to the resolution H. Res. The parade serves as a great opportunity Following his tenure as Mayor, Jack was 173), and ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 144 (on not only to remember a great man, but to re- elected to the Board of Toledo Public Schools passage of H.R. 2).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AP8.033 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E465 INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIR PLAY and establishes a simple, fundamental prin- It is important to understand what 78 cents FAIR PAY ACT OF 2015 ciple for the radio business: Fair pay for all to ever dollar means to a family: $10,876 artists on all platforms. At the same time, it could purchase 86 more weeks of food; HON. JERROLD NADLER protects truly small, local, and non-commercial $10,876 could afford more than 3,200 addi- OF NEW YORK AM/FM radio stations by ensuring that their tional gallons of gasoline; $10,876 could sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES royalties are affordable, capped at $500 a port families in incredible ways, and yet, even year for stations with revenue below $1 million today, $10,876 annually is exactly what Monday, April 13, 2015 a year and at $100 a year for noncommercial women currently do without simply because of Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, this is an amaz- broadcasters. being women. ing time for everyone who loves music. We It sets down a clear marker on the need to For African American women and Latina have more ways to listen, incredible new resolve the dispute over pre-72 music—mak- women, the wage gap is even higher. African paths to discover new artists, and ‘‘anytime ing clear what should already have been obvi- American women on average earn only 64 anywhere’’ access to almost any type of ous, that all music has value and all who cre- cents, while Latina women earn 54 cents to music. Just as television has moved from a ate it should be paid regardless of age. The every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic homogenized three-network world to the dy- courts have begun the process of protecting men. namic multi-platform competition of today— the rights of older artists under state law. In In my home state of Texas, however, the bringing us better and more varied programs the meantime, the provision in this bill can average wage gap for African American than anyone could have imagined just a dec- serve as a placeholder as we continue to women is 59 cents to the dollar. For Latina ade ago—radio has done the same. New dig- monitor those developments, and work toward women, it is an abysmal 45 cents to the dollar. ital services offer a dizzying area of choices a long term solution that benefits all stake- This is why I support H.R. 1619, the Pay- and stations, and are pushing traditional AM/ holders. check Fairness Act, which addresses loop- FM to innovate and break new ground as well. The bill also addresses the distribution of holes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act. But the rules governing radio music haven’t royalties, codifying industry practices that sim- H.R. 1619 would protect employees who kept up with the times. After decades of legis- plify the allocation of royalties to music pro- voluntarily share their own salary information lative stopgaps, special interest exceptions, ducers and engineers. And it requires direct at work from retaliation by an employer and and congressional gridlock, radio businesses pay in direct licensing deals for music that is remove obstacles in the Equal Pay Act to fa- today operate under an absurd patchwork of eligible for the existing statutory license. We cilitate plaintiffs’ participation in class action inconsistent royalty standards and licensing are aware that there are ongoing discussions lawsuits that challenge discrimination. rules. The result is a serious distortion of the about direct pay for direct licensing, and the H.R. 1619 would also better align key Equal economics of the radio business that artificially final provisions of the bill on this point will be Pay Act defenses with those in Title VII of the props up some services, and tilts the playing informed by those discussions and by our Civil Rights Act, requiring employers to prove field steeply against others. And more than commitment to protecting the rights and equi- that pay disparities exist for legitimate, job-re- anything—it massively shortchanges artists ties of all music creators, artists, independent lated reasons. and other music creators who, to this day, get labels, and majors. On this Equal Pay Day, I call upon House paid nothing when their performances are And it includes a concrete and enforceable Republicans, all of whom have so far refused aired on AM/FM radio. protection for songwriters—stating in unambig- to co-sponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act, to Today in your dashboard you might have an uous terms that the changes made by this law answer this simple question: why are you op- AM/FM radio, a SiriusXM receiver, and an on- cannot be used to lower or reduce songwriting posed to woman earning the same amount as line link to Pandora. If you hear a song on royalties in any way. men? Pandora, the artist and his or her accom- It is a great time for music lovers today—but I ask House Republicans to stop wasting panying musicians get a decent royalty, since if we don’t fix the corrosive distortions that are the time of this Congress with attempts to Internet radio is governed by a fair market eating away at the core of the radio business defund the Department of Homeland Security value royalty standard. However, if you hit a that won’t be true forever. Artists already and focus your energies on legislation that different button and hear the exact same re- struggling with the steep decline in album would actually help the American people. cording on SiriusXM, the artist gets a much sales will find it more and more difficult to Let us call this opposition to the Paycheck smaller royalty for the exact same song, be- make a living. Music as a career path will be Fairness Act, and opposition to all acts of cause satellite radio pays below market royal- closed off to many—and if that happens we all Congress dating back to the 1960’s that have ties thanks to a 15 year old ‘‘grandfathered’’ lose. attempted to ameliorate the glaring disparities exception from the normal royalty standard. If We look forward to working with our col- in wages between women and men, for what you tune in on AM/FM, the artist gets nothing leagues on both sides of the aisle in the it is: deliberately and blatantly sexist. for the same performance. Not a cent. House and Senate to consider this legislation I ask all my colleagues to come help make And if you click over to a song recorded be- and pass it into law. the Paycheck Fairness Act a reality. fore February 15, 1972, some of the biggest f We should remember: equal pay is not sim- and most successful digital services have COMMEMORATING EQUAL PAY ply a women’s issue—it is a family issue. ceased paying royalties to older musicians, DAY AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT It is time now to update antiquated pay many of whom are past their working years FOR THE PAYCHECK FAIRNESS equality laws and to eliminate the wage gap and have no other way to make ends meet. ACT entirely between men and women. In the end, everybody loses under this cha- It is time for equal pay for equal work. otic system. Radio services are forced to com- f pete in an unfair and distorted market that HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE props up the oldest broadcast technology at OF TEXAS HONORING THE LIFE OF CHUCK the expense of innovative new services. How IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BROCKMAN is it fair that companies like Pandora and Monday, April 13, 2015 SiriusXM, who pay royalties on all (post–1972) Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. CANDICE S. MILLER music, must compete against big radio con- today to commemorate Equal Pay Day, a day OF MICHIGAN glomerates that don’t pay any royalties on in which President John F. Kennedy, on June IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most of the music they use? Even within the 10th, 1963, proposed the simple principle that Monday, April 13, 2015 digital space, Pandora has loudly—and right- women deserve equal pay for equal work. ly—complained that its competitor SiriusXM The symbolism of this day is expressed in Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I pays royalties that are much lower based on that, as we are more than three months into rise today to honor and remember the life of totally arbitrary government decisions. the year, women’s wages are only now begin- Chuck Brockman, a devoted husband, son, The Fair Play Fair Pay Act, which I am hon- ning to catch up to what men were paid the brother, uncle, boater, philanthropist, news- ored to introduce today along with my col- previous year. paperman, friend, and retired soldier. leagues Congressmen MARSHA BLACKBURN Today, women on average make 78 cents Chuck was born on May 28, 1934, in Mount (R–TN), JOHN CONYERS, Jr. (D–MI) and TED for every dollar earned by men, amounting to Clemens, Michigan. He spent his early years DEUTCH (D–FL), corrects this unfair and illogi- an annual disparity of more than $10,876 dol- in Mount Clemens with his father, Harvey, and cal system. It harmonizes the rules for licens- lars between full-time working men and mother, Roma, and his sister, Janet. At the ing of sound recordings across all platforms women. age of 20, Chuck entered the U.S. Army and

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Discover. what is best for its citizens in a just manner. own, they were known for their generosity and Chuck’s life was the embodiment of this The government ought to try to protect its willingness to ‘‘adopt’’ individuals they saying. In the 80 years that he spent on Earth, subjects and uphold societal welfare in the mentored throughout their lives. This epito- he explored, sailed, loved, taught, mentored, best way possible, whether it is through ac- tion or inaction. mizes the man that Chuck Brockman was—he learned, gave, and most importantly, lived. A primary goal of the government is to en- was always willing to take care of others as if Chuck has left a sizeable legacy for the sure the country is safe from foreign at- they were his own family. people of Michigan. It is people like him that tacks. For example, after the September 11th Chuck worked in the composing room at the forever leave an imprint in our minds and on terrorist attacks, America responded with Macomb Daily newspaper for 34 years before our hearts. force and began operations against Al-Qaeda he semi-retired in 1999. At that time, he Fair winds and following seas, Chuck. and Osama Bin Laden in order to protect our launched a boating column to share his pas- f homeland. The American government has an sion for sailing and the sea with others. An obligation to keep its citizens safe against avid recreational boater, he would write about HONORING AN INSPIRING HERO IN war as well There are many ways in which a places to go and the stories behind them. In- NEVADA’S STATE ASSEMBLY: government can approach this. One method stead of retiring and quietly enjoying the twi- HARVEY MUNFORD is to fight against enemies to keep America safe. Another method is to try to keep peace light of his life, in his usual adventurous style, without compromising our interests and Chuck chose to continue sharing his fearless HON. CRESENT HARDY principles in order to ensure Americans do experiences on the beautiful waters of the OF NEVADA not have to unnecessarily fight. The task of Great Lakes for all to learn more. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES protecting our nation is extremely difficult, Chuck continued his advocacy about the Monday, April 13, 2015 considering the plethora of threats that na- natural wonders of the Lakes and its maritime tions such as the United States get. How- heritage when he founded and ran the Save Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ever, it is vital that America protects the Our South Channel Lights, an organization de- honor a great legend in the Nevada State As- safety of the nation. voted to restoring historically important light- sembly today. Elected in 2004, Assemblyman Another duty is to ensure all Americans have the opportunity to succeed. One mecha- houses in Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair Harvey Munford (D–Las Vegas), broke bound- aries with a storied career in Nevada. Stand- nism through which the government can do River. These South Channel lighthouses, also this is by making public education afford- known as the Twin Sisters, were built before ing 6 feet, 8 inches, Harvey was destined to able and within reach to the common man. Abraham Lincoln was President of the United be on the basketball court. While being the By promoting a properly functioning public States and were used for many years by mari- first black man to attend and graduate from education system, the government guaran- ners sailing across Lake St. Clair and entering Montana State University at Billings, he laced tees that anyone, regardless of gender, race the South Channel up to the St. Clair River. up his shoes and hit the hardwood quickly be- or any other factor, has an opportunity to Unfortunately, they fell into disrepair and were coming an All-American in the sport. After a succeed. The government should also have an neglected, and many thought they would sim- record setting career in college, Harvey was environment that encourages innovation, drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers only to be success and hard work, not an entitlement ply fall into the lake and be forgotten. That is, society. The government is obligated to give until Chuck Brockman made it his mission to sidelined permanently from the game with a everybody equal opportunities at success, save them. He was a passionate spokes- knee injury. Turning to the classroom, Harvey which is a foundation for a prosperous soci- person for this project that raised funds for settled in and became a towering presence in ety. equipment and worked to maintain structures lives of students for over 36 years teaching at Finally, I believe the government ought to of lighthouses that were falling into the lake. both the high school and community college try to create a stable, powerful economy. Because of his tireless efforts, Chuck’s organi- level. After retiring from teaching, he turned Businesses employ people, provide a sense of zation raised about $900,000 and now has his attention to the Statehouse and decided to purpose to the people, pay taxes to fund the lighthouses listed on the National Registry of become an opposing figure in the Assembly. nation, and promote what makes America great: hard work, innovation and a powerful Historic Places. Chuck was able to recruit and Bringing his non-stop work ethic to debates, I economy. By creating stable policies and inspire so many dedicated individuals into this quickly respected and enjoyed being around providing incentives to draw investors and project. Because of this, even though he has Harvey. That is why Mr. Speaker, I want to businesses, as well as supporting existing sailed on, this work will continue; this is a true recognize Harvey Munford today for a storied businesses, America can grow its dynamic legacy. career in public service representing Nevada economy. Policies such as low tax rates and I first met Chuck when I was a Harrison residents. simplified laws can help incentivize invest- ing in the United States. It would be in the Township Supervisor in the 1980s. We in- f stantly formed a bond because of our common public’s best interest to have a powerful love for boating. Later when I became Sec- PRAKUL SURESH’S ESSAY economy, which leads to a powerful nation. retary of State, I relied on Chuck’s sage ad- As Ronald Reagan once said, ‘‘govern- ment’s first duty is to protect the people, vice for many projects impacting southeast HON. PETE OLSON not run their lives.’’ The government should Michigan, particularly the lighthouses. As Sec- OF TEXAS ensure that society is protected, whether it retary of State for Michigan, I established a li- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be protecting against foreign threats, pro- cense plate fundraising program that finan- Monday, April 13, 2015 tecting the opportunity to succeed, or pro- cially supported the preservation of all 124 of tecting the economy. Through protection, Michigan’s lighthouses. Like Chuck, I also ap- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to the government can take the best actions preciate the austere beauty of lighthouses and interact with some of the brightest students in and inactions regarding numerous issues. the important role they play for all sailors. the 22nd Congressional District who serve on f Chuck and I worked closely during my time as my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I Secretary of State and then when I entered have gained much by listening to the high A TRIBUTE TO JASON WILLIS Congress to preserve these structures. I was school students who are the future of this amazed and inspired by his enthusiasm, zeal, great nation. They provide important insight HON. DAVID YOUNG and quiet strength in accomplishing what into the concerns of our younger constituents OF IOWA many thought was an insurmountable feat. I and hopefully get a better sense of the impor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES considered him an advisor on these issues tance of being an active participant in the po- Monday, April 13, 2015 and a loyal friend. litical process. Many of the students have writ- On March 1, 2015, Chuck passed away ten short essays on a variety of topics and I Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise peacefully in his home on Harsens Island. I am pleased to share them with my House col- today to congratulate and recognize Jason know that I am not alone in saying that I will leagues. Willis for being named a 2015 Forty Under 40 miss his positive outlook on life and stories of Prakul Suresh attends Elkins High School in honoree by the award-winning central Iowa his adventures—both on and off the water. Missouri City, Texas. The essay topic is: in publication, Business Record.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13AP8.039 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E467 Since 2000, Business Record has under- IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JESS T. policy and I stand here today recognizing her taken an exhaustive annual review to identify HAY for her many accomplishments. While juggling a standout group of young leaders in the various Assembly commitments, Marilyn con- Greater Des Moines Area that are making an HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON tinued to serve as a mentor and a leader to impact in their communities and their careers. OF TEXAS her Girl Scouts of America. I seriously don’t Each year, forty up-and-coming community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES know how she could multitask on so many im- and business leaders under 40 years of age portant issues, both inside the Statehouse and are selected for this prestigious honor based Monday, April 13, 2015 outside of the Statehouse. It was truly inspir- on the combined criteria of community involve- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ing to observe Marilyn as she guided young ment and success in their chosen career field. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure Members with her wealth of institutional knowl- The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees to recognize Mr. Jess T. Hay of Dallas, Texas. edge. Mr. Speaker, I commend Marilyn on her will join an impressive roster of 560 business During his lengthy career in corporate Amer- service to Nevada and wish her the best of leaders and growing. ica, Mr. Hay served as director and presiding luck on her next endeavors. Jason has the determination and drive to be director of Viad Corp, chairman and CEO of f successful in all of his pursuits, which is high- Lomas Financial group and Lomas and lighted by his exemplary work at the Willis Nettleton Financial Corporation. He has also A TRIBUTE TO SARA SCHULER Auto Campus. As general manager, Jason’s served on the board of directors for compa- work-ethic and drive allow him to continue his nies such as Exxon Mobile and the Grey- HON. DAVID YOUNG family’s tradition of service and dedication to hound Corporation. OF IOWA the Des Moines area. Jason spends his free Born in Forney, Texas in 1931, Jess Hay is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time supporting causes he believes in, raising a lifelong resident of Texas. He completed his Monday, April 13, 2015 critical funds. Joshua’s outstanding work ethic studies at Southern Methodist University in and dedication to service, both professionally Dallas, Texas, earning his Bachelor’s degree Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise and personally, makes our state proud. in Business Administration in 1953 and his today to congratulate and recognize Sara Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Juris Doctorate in 1955. Mr. Hay’s passion for Schuler for being named a 2015 Forty Under resent leaders like Jason in the United States education and research led to his appointment 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- to the University of Texas Systems Board of publication, Business Record. ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents Regents by former Texas Governor, Dolph Since 2000, Business Record has under- to better both his community and the great Briscoe in 1977. Following his initial appoint- taken an exhaustive annual review to identify state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the ment, he served as Chairman of the Board a standout group of young leaders in the House to join me in congratulating Jason on from 1985–1987. Mr. Hay believed that high Greater Des Moines Area that are making an receiving this esteemed designation, thanking quality basic research produces good applied impact in their communities and their careers. those at Business Record for their great work, research, which, in turn, would produce more Each year, forty up-and-coming community and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty jobs and more revenue to sustain American and business leaders under 40 years of age Under 40 class a long and successful career. prosperity. are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involve- f Jess Hay is truly a phenomenal leader. A man fueled by dedication and committed to ment and success in their chosen career field. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELE- public service, Mr. Hay’s leadership and his The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees MENTARY AND SECONDARY EDU- commitment to impacting the political land- will join an impressive roster of 560 business CATION ACT OF 1965 scape. He had a tremendous impact on Dallas leaders and growing. politics. He paved the way for Dallas leaders, Sara has the determination and drive to be HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ myself included, to effectively work for change successful in anything she does, and her ex- emplary work with Nationwide Mutual Insur- OF CALIFORNIA in communities across the Dallas Metroplex. ance Co. is a testament to that. As the Human IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jess Hay was not just committed to busi- Resources Director she utilizes her abilities to Monday, April 13, 2015 ness and politics. He was a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Betty Jo, are the loving help people grow and develop. In her free ´ Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. parents of two daughters, Debby and Patricia. time she serves her community through chari- Speaker, I rise today on the 50th Anniversary Mr. Speaker, I stand today to honor Mr. table organizations such as the Junior League of the landmark legislation: The Elementary Jess Hay and to thank him for his work in of Des Moines, the St. Francis of Assisi Par- and Secondary Education Act of 1965. When service to the people of Dallas and the great ish, and Hawthorn Hill. In all aspects of her this bill was signed into law 50 years ago, state of Texas. life, Sara is an example of the hard work and service that makes our state proud. President Johnson understood that ‘‘full edu- f cational opportunity’’ should be our nation’s Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- primary goal. This momentous legislation af- HONORING THE MINORITY LEADER resent leaders like Sara in the United States firmed that every child has an equal right to a IN THE NEVADA STATE ASSEM- Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- quality education regardless of zip code. BLY: MARILYN KIRKPATRICK ognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents Our public education system has come a to better both her community and the great long way since 1965, and though we have HON. CRESENT HARDY state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the House to join me in congratulating Sara on re- made great strides in closing achievement OF NEVADA ceiving this esteemed designation, thanking gaps and increasing the graduation rate, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law is not perfect. There is still much, much those at Business Record for their great work, work to be done. As Congress looks to rewrite Monday, April 13, 2015 and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty this law, we must remember the core tenants Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Under 40 class a long and successful career. of Elementary and Secondary Education Act. congratulate and honor the current Minority f We must seek to ensure that our public edu- Leader in the Nevada State Assembly, Marilyn HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY cation system offers equal opportunity for all, Kirkpatrick (D–North Las Vegas) for her serv- OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S BE- and that the needs of our nation’s most vul- ice to the citizens of the Battle Born State. I LOVED CHIEF MASTER SER- nerable children are being met. consider Marilyn both a colleague and a GEANT JAMES C. BINNICKER Education is our nation’s great equalizer. friend. She has served nobly since first being For 50 years, the Elementary and Secondary elected in November of 2004. Through a tena- Education Act has been our nation’s driving cious work ethic and a strong ability to get HON. JEFF MILLER force for educational equity. Education is crit- things done, Marilyn rose to a leadership posi- OF FLORIDA ical to lift children out of poverty and afford op- tion and was elected by her colleagues as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portunities that once seemed unachievable. Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly from We should expand support for elementary and 2013–2014 in a chamber that was often filled Monday, April 13, 2015 secondary education—not limit it—so that all with heated debates and battles. Marilyn and Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Americans can receive the education they de- I frequently had inspiring discussions, and at to honor the life and legacy of Northwest Flor- serve. the end of the day, I respect her prowess for ida’s beloved Chief Master Sergeant James C.

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The American public with honor and distinction for more than 33 ous awards, including the Air Force Sergeants needs to be reassured of the strength of its years in the United States Air Force, rising to Association’s Americanism Award and the Ex- political efficacy because that is what makes our government tick. the highest enlisted position: Chief Master ecutive of the Year Award from the Florida As- Sergeant of the Air Force. sociation of Homes and Services for the After attending Texas Girls’ State this Chief Binnicker was born in Orangeburg, Aging. summer I made several wonderful friends, South Carolina, and graduated from Aiken To some Chief Binnicker will be remem- who encouraged me to speak up about my High School in 1956. Following his high school opinions. Although we might not agree with bered as a patriot who served his country with each other when we argue about healthcare graduation, Chief Binnicker enlisted in the Air honor and distinction, reaching the highest reform or foreign policy, which embarrass- Force, where he completed his basic training echelons of Air Force enlisted service as a re- ingly enough makes up our ‘‘girl talk’’, we at Lackland Air Force Base. During his long sult of his character and commitment to serv- are friends. We agree to disagree. Oftentimes and distinguished Air Force career, Chief ice; to others he will be remembered as a suc- people feel as though their ideas and solu- Binnicker served both at home and abroad in cessful business executive and leader in civil tions are so central to their identities that various capacities including as a life support society; to his family and friends he will for- they must defend their beliefs as though de- specialist, air operations superintendent, Viet- ever be remembered as a loving husband, fa- fending themselves. I have not only become namese linguist, First Sergeant and Command self-assured enough to share my opinions, ther, and grandfather. but open to hearing the disagreement of oth- Chief Master Sergeant. Serving in such a wide Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States ers. It is important for people to care about array of challenging positions is a testament to Congress, I am honored and privileged to rec- the state of their government, and we must Chief Binnicker’s assiduous work ethic and un- ognize the life of Chief Master Sergeant break through the stigma that it is a taboo wavering commitment to duty, and his suc- James C. Binnicker. My wife Vicki joins me in topic. Bipartisanship not be considered rare. cessful service in myriad capacities led to his extending our prayers and deepest condo- Conversations need to continue. Ideas need selection for various senior leadership posi- lences to his wife, Jan; children, Carmen and to be shared. Although one voice can’t swing tions. Michael; and granddaughter, Julia. an election, or pass a law, it can make a dif- ference. Thanks to his leadership abilities and wide- f ranging experience, Chief Binnicker was se- lected in 1977 to serve as the Air Force Sen- NAIMAH SARWAR’S ESSAY f ior Enlisted Advisor on the President’s Com- mission on Military Compensation, before HON. PETE OLSON A TRIBUTE TO BRIAN SCHWARTZ going on to serve in a number of senior lead- OF TEXAS ership roles. As a result of his exceptional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service, Chief Binnicker was selected in 1985 HON. DAVID YOUNG for the 33-year extended tenure program, and Monday, April 13, 2015 OF IOWA in July 1986 he became the ninth Chief Mas- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter Sergeant of the Air Force. During his four- interact with some of the brightest students in year tenure as Chief Master Sergeant of the the 22nd Congressional District who serve on Monday, April 13, 2015 Air Force, Chief Binnicker served as an ad- my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I viser to Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. have gained much by listening to the high Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Aldridge Jr. and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen- school students who are the future of this today to congratulate and recognize Brian eral Larry D. Welch. In this position, he ad- great nation. They provide important insight Schwartz for being named a 2015 Forty Under vised Secretary Aldridge and General Welch into the concerns of our younger constituents 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa on matters concerning welfare, effective utili- and hopefully get a better sense of the impor- publication, Business Record. zation and progress of enlisted members of tance of being an active participant in the po- Since 2000, Business Record has under- the Air Force. During his distinguished career, litical process. Many of the students have writ- taken an exhaustive annual review to identify Chief Binnicker received a number of major ten short essays on a variety of topics and I a standout group of young leaders in the awards and decorations, including: the Distin- am pleased to share them with my House col- Greater Des Moines Area that are making an guished Service Medal; Legion of Merit; leagues. impact in their communities and their careers. Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal Naimah Sarwar attends Pearland High Each year, forty up-and-coming community with three oak leaf clusters; Joint Service School in Pearland, Texas. The essay topic is: and business leaders under 40 years of age Commendation Medal; Air Force Commenda- in your opinion, what role should government are selected for this prestigious honor based tion Medal with oak leaf cluster; Vietnam Serv- play in our lives? on a combined criteria of community involve- ice Medal with three service stars; Republic of I come from a household where there is one ment and success in their chosen career field. Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm; and the rule I have learned from observation when it The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. comes to discussing politics: DON’T. I re- will join an impressive roster of 560 business As with so many of our Nation’s brave member countless times after dinner parties, leaders and growing. servicemembers, the leadership skills and ex- where my dad would walk out of the parlor ecutive experience gained by Chief Binnicker where the men would sit to drink tea. In- Brian has the determination and drive to be during his military career translated to im- stead of looking like he had just enjoyed a successful in all of his pursuits, which is high- steaming cup of chai, he looked like he had lighted by his exemplary work with Baker mense success in the civilian world. Following walked out of a war zone. ‘‘Three hours,’’ he his retirement from the Air Force, Chief Group. As an Account Executive, his ability to would say, much to my amusement. work well with others is critically important be- Binnicker worked for a number of years as a ‘‘They’ve been pointlessly arguing about pol- cause he oversees multiple programs and senior vice-president at a major insurance itics for three hours.’’ Instead of simply company, before being selected to serve as agreeing to disagree they created a vicious events. In his free time, he serves his commu- the President and Chief Executive Officer of cycle of destructive and in my opinion, hilar- nity through charitable organizations such as the Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc. in beautiful ious conversation. I have always been obsti- Habitat for Humanity and the Boot Camp for Shalimar, Florida. In this position, Chief nately opinionated but rather than joining New Dads program. In all aspects of his life, the conversation, I always chose to remain Binnicker oversaw the operations of Teresa Brian is an example of the hard work and the casual observer. Why go to the trouble of service that makes our state proud. Village, Bob Hope Village, and the Hawthorn arguing against someone who would always House, ensuring a first-class retirement life for disagree with you? Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- more than 400 residents. But I believe that is the root of the prob- resent leaders like Brian in the United States In addition to his military service and suc- lem when it comes to American involvement Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- cessful business career, Chief Binnicker was in the political process. We have become ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents also a leader in the veterans’ community and complacent. We have become detached. We to better both his community and the great in Northwest Florida’s civil society. He served have become scared to raise our voices. We state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the live in one of the greatest democracies in the as the director of numerous organizations, in- world. However, I think that sometimes poli- House to join me in congratulating Brian on cluding the Air Commando Association; the Air ticians and constituents alike forget what receiving this esteemed designation, thanking Force Memorial Foundation; the Air Force Ser- that means. They forget that as citizens, it those at Business Record for their great work, geants Association Museum Foundation; and is up to us to speak up for what we believe and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty Emerald Coast Hospice. As a result of his in, and that politicians have a duty to rep- Under 40 class a long and successful career.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:15 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13AP8.035 E13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E469 RECOGNIZING THE WOMAN’S CLUB Mark spent countless hours volunteering with A TRIBUTE TO KATIE STOCKING OF ARTESIA-CERRITOS the local Multiple Sclerosis Support Group and National Multiple Sclerosis Society, helping HON. DAVID YOUNG HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ with pot lucks, securing resources, and raising OF IOWA OF CALIFORNIA money for the society to develop a cure for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the disease. Mark’s support for his loved ones Monday, April 13, 2015 was unwavering, and he saw his community Monday, April 13, 2015 as an extension of his family. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ´ today to congratulate and recognize Katie Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Mark was known as ‘‘Team Dad’’ among Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Wom- Stocking for being named a 2015 Forty Under members of the Reserve Officers’ Training 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa an’s Club of Artesia-Cerritos and their 100 Corps (ROTC) at Santa Fe High School and years of service. It is an honor to represent a publication, Business Record. the Pony Express Drill team at St. Michael’s Since 2000, Business Record has under- distinguished organization that embodies lead- High School. He was a Boy Scout leader, a taken an exhaustive annual review to identify ership, service, and commitment to the com- leader at the local Little League and All Star a standout group of young leaders in the munity. I am proud to represent an organiza- baseball teams, helped build props for his chil- Greater Des Moines Area that are making an tion such as the Woman’s Club of Artesia- dren’s classes, and volunteered at many orga- impact in their communities and their careers. Cerritos whose dedication and accomplish- nizations, including the St. Francis Catholic Each year, forty up-and-coming community ments over the past 100 years have had a School and National Dance Institution of NM. and business leaders under 40 years of age profound impact on the community. While Mark is no longer with us, his lasting are selected for this prestigious honor based Founded in 1915 as the Westside Reading contributions are still a presence in the com- on a combined criteria of community involve- Club, the Woman’s Club of Artesia-Cerritos is munity to this day. His character is espoused ment and success in their chosen career field. one of the oldest community service organiza- in the individuals he inspired throughout his The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees tions in both cities. Their community service life, and his enduring principles live on in the will join an impressive roster of 560 business has supported local programs and charities, hearts and minds of all those he met. May the leaders and growing. including the Community Family Guidance memory of Mark continue to live on in all of Katie has the determination and drive to be Center, Friends of Cerritos Library and Artesia us. successful in all of her pursuits, which is high- Library, and the Long Beach Veteran’s Hos- lighted by her exemplary work with Happy Me- pital. dium LLC. As the Founder and Owner of Each year the Woman’s Club hosts a num- f Happy Medium, she utilizes her go-getter atti- ber of events and educational programs, and OBSERVING THE 50TH ANNIVER- tude to continuously advance the vision of her organizes volunteer services to support local SARY OF PASSAGE OF THE ELE- company. In her free time, she serves her community programs and charities. Their hard MENTARY AND SECONDARY EDU- community through volunteering with Beacon work and dedication illustrate the positive influ- CATION ACT OF 1965 of Life, Youth Emergency Shelter & Services ence that women have in our community. and WesleyLife Meals on Wheels. In all as- The positive impact the Woman’s Club has pects of her life, Katie is an example of the had, not only in the community they represent, HON. KATHERINE M. CLARK hard work and service that makes our state but also in the surrounding neighborhoods is proud. worthy of recognition. I wish them continued OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- success and ask my colleagues to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resent leaders like Katie in the United States congratulating the Woman’s Club of Artesia- Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- Monday, April 13, 2015 Cerritos as they celebrate their 100 Year Anni- ognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents versary. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, to better both her community and the great f 50 years ago, when Congress passed the Ele- state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the mentary and Secondary Education Act, they House to join me in congratulating Katie on re- HONORING MARK WRAY recognized the fact that education is a right, ceiving this esteemed designation, thanking not a privilege. those at Business Record for their great work, HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty President Johnson celebrated this achieve- Under 40 class a long and successful career. OF NEW MEXICO ment, stating, ‘‘it will offer new hope to tens of f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thousands,’’ and will help ‘‘children of poor Monday, April 13, 2015 families overcome their greatest barrier to TRIBUTE TO DR. DAVID HOLMES Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New progress: poverty.’’ SWINTON Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise with great pride to Today, millions of children face similar chal- honor the life of Mark Wray, a dedicated fam- lenges, as the gap between the very rich and HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN ily man who committed himself to his commu- the very poor continues to grow and the path OF SOUTH CAROLINA nity in Santa Fe, New Mexico. to the middle class is disappearing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mark Daniel Wray, Sr. was born on January Instead of ideologically-driven cuts to edu- Monday, April 13, 2015 30, 1960 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. When cation that undermine our economic future, we Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mark was one year old the family decided to should invest in early learning programs that pay tribute to Dr. David Holmes Swinton in move to nearby Santa Fe. It’s here, in Santa yield high economic returns. We should pro- recognition of his 20 years of service as presi- Fe, where Mark built his life, raised his family, tect the ESEA’s investments in the students, dent of Benedict College. In commemoration and watched his children grow in a community teachers, and families who need it most. of his two decades of leadership, he has been he loved dearly. We need an education law that gives teach- presented with the college’s Legacy Award, an It did not take long for Mark to find and ers the tools and flexibility they need to do honor of which he is most deserving marry the love of his life. Shortly after grad- what’s best for their students. Dr. Swinton’s tenure at Benedict has been uating, Mark and his high school sweetheart exemplary. He has guided the institution Elizabeth Salazar tied the knot and embarked We have to protect our country’s most fun- through two successful regional accreditations on a lifelong journey together. That journey damental promise to children: the promise of as well as the national accreditation of seven began with Mark’s new job with the Santa Fe opportunity—that all children deserve a fair schools and programs. He has overseen a re- Fire Department, an experience that molded shot and a high-quality education regardless markable transformation of the Benedict cam- Mark into the man he became. In 21 years of of their zip code; and regardless of the size of pus, acquiring over 120 acres of new land and dedicated service, Mark ascended to rank of their parents’ bank accounts. overseeing the construction or acquisition of Captain earning a reputation for his selfless Communities across the country are working numerous facilities, including a football sta- bravery. He took many risks to save people’s hard to meet today’s economic challenges. dium, six residence halls, a business develop- lives; his greatest joy was to see the smiles on They deserve a Congress that will roll up its ment center, an administration building, a stu- the faces of those he saved. sleeves, make the tough decisions, and work dent health center, and a state-of-the-art cam- In September 1999, Mark’s beloved Eliza- together on an education law that puts kids pus center and dining hall. He also spear- beth was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. first. headed the redevelopment of the surrounding

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A milestone have too much work and things to do that Dr. Swinton’s able stewardship has such as this certainly deserves recognition. they do not vote, which is one of the few achieved results. Last year, Benedict ranked The Rotary Club of Zanesville’s history spans ways that they could influence the govern- 14th in Washington Monthly’s baccalaureate two World Wars, the birth and demise of the ments direction and create a bigger voice for college rankings, which rated schools based Soviet Union, the spread of mass transpor- themselves. If they were to get involved they on their contributions to social mobility, re- tation and the advancement of high speed, would be more aware of the occurrences hap- pening in all the world’s countries and every search, and service. In 2011, the college re- global telecommunications. Throughout this, ceived the Higher Education Civic Engage- relationship each nation has with one an- the Rotary Club of Zanesville’s members have other. Therefore the young people would be ment Award from the Washington Center in served their community and worked to im- more knowledgeable, less ignorant, and have recognition of its outstanding contributions to prove the lives of their neighbors. more ability to state and try to stand up for our community. People have taken notice— Service to others and service to the commu- their views in the political process. since Dr. Swinton became president, the col- nity are timeless American traditions and hall- If you had the chance to change the world lege’s enrollment has more than doubled. marks of what has made our nation so great. for the better by one simple action, would The presidency of Benedict College is only you? Being active in shaping the government For 100 years, the members of The Rotary the most recent position in which Dr. Swinton is one way to do this. Voting for the change Club of Zanesville have fashioned a reputation has distinguished himself. He previously or way you believe the government should be that reflects their core values of service, fel- served as Dean of the School of Business at ran is your voice, why not use it? One per- lowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. son’s vote can determine who is in office, Jackson State University and as Director of Through projects like The Phoenix Award and what bills are passed, and the actions of the the Southern Center of Studies in Public Pol- government. If a person votes it takes their icy at Clark College. He is a renowned schol- the Rotary Club Christmas Party for Zanesville Special Needs Students, the club continues values, beliefs, and opinions are one more ar, specializing in the economic status of Afri- step closer to actually happening. Voting, can Americans. His scholarly work has been Rotary International founder Paul Harris’ vision stating, and claiming their ideas and opin- featured in an impressive array of publications, of a group of business professionals gathering ions can influence other people’s beliefs including the National Urban League’s The in friendship and fellowship to create positive, around them and can eventually shape the State of Black America, American Economics lasting change in their community and around government. the world. Taking an active role in the government Review, The Review of Black Political Econ- can transform politics to fit your own views, omy, Public Administration Review, Journal of On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, I thank the Rotary Club and change for the better of the nation. It Urban Analysis, Business in Society, and can also make you more aware of your sur- ‘‘. . . And Miles to Go Before I Sleep,’’ a of Zanesville for their service to the commu- roundings and less ignorant of what is actu- scholarly collection published by the Institute nity. I wish them continued success in the next ally happening in the world. Being active for Public Service and Policy Research of the 100 years. within the political process can change the University of South Carolina in commemora- f world in many ways. f tion of the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. BRITTANY EXLEY’S ESSAY Board of Education decision. TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT 36TH With Benedict’s emphasis on community ANNIVERSARY service, it is fitting that Dr. Swinton has used HON. PETE OLSON his economic expertise to benefit the public. OF TEXAS He was the first African American Chairman of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LOIS FRANKEL OF FLORIDA the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Monday, April 13, 2015 Board in the organization’s 92-year history. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped organize a group of investors to create Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to Monday, April 13, 2015 South Carolina Community Bank, the only mi- interact with some of the brightest students in the 22nd Congressional District who serve on Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on nority-owned bank in the state. Dr. Swinton April 11, we marked the 36 year anniversary has shown his commitment to be long-term, my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I have gained much by listening to the high of the Taiwan Relations Act, which serves as having served as an economic advisor to the the legal foundation of our nation’s important National Urban League since 1980 and on school students who are the future of this great nation. They provide important insight and enduring relationship with Taiwan. Black Enterprise magazine’s Board of Econo- The United States and Taiwan are united in into the concerns of our younger constituents mists since 1990. common interests and a shared commitment and hopefully get a better sense of the impor- With such an illustrious career, it is no sur- to freedom and democracy. The Taiwanese tance of being an active participant in the po- prise that Dr. Swinton has received numerous people share our same cultural values of re- litical process. Many of the students have writ- honors and awards, including the National spect for individual liberties, freedom of ten short essays on a variety of topics and I Economic Association’s Samuel Z. Westerfield speech, adherence to the rule of law, and sup- am pleased to share them with my House col- Award, the Phi Beta Sigma Lifetime Achieve- port for human rights. Taiwan also shares a ment Award in Education, and the Order of leagues. similar political system and works with our na- Brittany Exley attends Pearland High School the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian tion on issues of global security and counter- in Pearland, Texas. The essay topic is: in your honor. In 2007, he was elected to the South terrorism. Carolina Black Hall of Fame. opinion, why is it important to be involved in In addition to this close cultural, political, Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues the political process? and security relationship, the United States to join me in congratulating Dr. Swinton on ‘‘No matter where you stand politically— and Taiwan also share a thriving economic this milestone. I look forward to continuing to even if you are unsure of what your political partnership. Bilateral trade between the United ideology is—it is important to take part in work with him in the years to come, and I wish States and Taiwan surpassed $67 billion last him Godspeed. the process of shaping our government’’ (Brad Henry). The awareness gained by being year, making Taiwan now our 10th largest f involved in the political process is not only trading partner—an impressive feat consid- IN HONOR OF THE ROTARY CLUB a good thing but a fantastic thing because ering Taiwan’s relatively small size of only 23 OF ZANESVILLE’S 100TH ANNI- ignorance can be dangerous. Also being ac- million people. In fact, my home state of Flor- VERSARY tive in politics is one of the very few ways, ida exported nearly $300 million worth of in today’s world, that one human can change goods to Taiwan in 2013 alone, supporting the nation just by voting or stating their jobs and livelihood for American workers. HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI ideas and opinions. Over the last few decades, Taiwan’s eco- OF OHIO If more people were involved in politics nomic and political ascension, with close IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES there would be more people that are more American cooperation, has proven to be one Monday, April 13, 2015 aware of what is happening in the world out- side of themselves. They could listen to the of the great success stories in Asia, and we Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- reports on other nations and their relation- look forward to many more decades of friend- ognize the many achievements of the Rotary ships with each other. However, they ship and mutual support.

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In 2013, be addressed all stakeholders must make Monday, April 13, 2015 Ms. Hill was recognized as the only single known their intent to be heard. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise woman on the Philanthropy list for her esti- The bigger and better question in politics today to congratulate and recognize Emilee mated hundreds of millions of dollars in dona- should be: Why are some groups of people not Richardson for being named a 2015 Forty tion to organizations focused on ‘‘game-chang- voting or further becoming politically ac- tive? According to the PBS News hour Under 40 honoree by the award-winning cen- ing’’ innovation and science research. In 2010, website, only 34.6% of eligible voters turned tral Iowa publication, Business Record. Ms. Hill became a member of The Giving up for the 2014 midterm election.1 This num- Since 2000, Business Record has under- Pledge, an initiative created by Bill and ber had not been so low since 1944 when taken an exhaustive annual review to identify Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett that en- World War II was being fought. Statistics a standout group of young leaders in the courages the world’s wealthiest people to like this reveal the truth behind our democ- Greater Des Moines Area that are making an commit a large majority of their wealth to char- racy and the fact that the majority of the impact in their communities and their careers. ity. Ms. Hill certainly gives strategically and people do not rule as most Americans do not 2 Each year, forty up-and-coming community generously and has pledged to donate all of participate. Although considerably more and business leaders under 40 years of age people do vote in presidential elections the her assets to charity, mostly during her life- percentage only rises to 58.2%.3 This new are selected for this prestigious honor based time. presidential turnout percentage while im- on a combined criteria of community involve- Ms. Hill is the daughter of the late Margaret pressive compared to the midterm participa- ment and success in their chosen career field. Hunt Hill, for whom the Margaret Hunt Hill tion percentage appears dull when compared The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees Bridge which spans the Trinity River in Dallas to political participation found around the will join an impressive roster of 560 business was named. Ms. Hill supported the Margaret world. It would be easy to point an accusa- leaders and growing. Hunt Hill Bridge project and several other tory figure at those how abstain from voting Emilee has the determination and drive to community revitalization projects in the Dallas as lazy, irresponsible, and ignorant people be successful in all of her pursuits, which is area. Ms. Hill has chaired non-profit groups who deserve underrepresentation. However, by accepting this stance it is assumed that a highlighted by her exemplary work with the such as the Crystal Charity Ball, Junior vast number of Americans poses those nega- Science Center of Iowa. As the Marketing and League of Dallas, and the Dallas and Texas tive characteristics. Therefore, there must Communications Manager, she utilizes her chapters of the American Heart Association. be an underlying cause to this systematic management abilities to develop new pro- Ms. Hill was the recipient of the President’s disenfranchisement epidemic. grams, like the Girls in Science Initiative to en- Volunteer Action Award and the Best of Amer- Possible causes to this disenfranchisement courage girls to explore careers in science, ica Award in 1985 and in 1988, she was would include the effects of voting dilution technology, engineering and mathematics. In named ‘‘Outstanding Volunteer in Texas’’ by through political gerrymandering and re- strictive voting procedures. It is impossible her free time, she serves on several boards to the Governor. Ms. Hill has earned many to deny that gerrymandering those not occur help young people in her surrounding commu- awards throughout her lifetime as her contribu- as the odd shapes that compromise districts nity such as the Lead Like a Lady, Young tions to health, science, public radio, edu- speaks for itself and the fact that they tend Nonprofit Professionals Network and American cation, and veterans generously continue. I to always benefit the artist of such bizarre Marketing Association Iowa. In all aspects of appreciate the opportunity to recognize and and abstract divisions leaves a lot to be said. her life, Emilee is an example of the hard work congratulate Lyda Hill on the occasion of her However despite laws that prohibit this ma- and service that makes our state proud. winning the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award. licious practice, lawmakers still blatantly Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- ignore the law. This act is not only harmful f to the opposing part as they lose an election, resent leaders like Emilee in the United States PAOLA OBISPO’S ESSAY it is harmful to democracy itself as it teach- Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- es Americans that their voice is not impor- ognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents tant and will be impeded by those very peo- to better both her community and the great HON. PETE OLSON ple meant to protect their liberty. Another state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the OF TEXAS possible cause of voter discouragement could House to join me in congratulating Emilee on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be stricter voting requirements such as the Voter ID law that was conveniently passed receiving this esteemed designation, thanking Monday, April 13, 2015 those at Business Record for their great work right before the election. The most mali- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to cious aspect of this law is that it was passed and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty right before an election and stripped many Under 40 class a long and successful career. interact with some of the brightest students in the 22nd Congressional District who serve on voters of their right to vote. f my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I f HONORING LYDA HILL have gained much by listening to the high HONORING CONSUELO RAYMOND school students who are the future of this KAZEN HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON great nation. They provide important insight OF TEXAS into the concerns of our younger constituents and hopefully get a better sense of the impor- HON. HENRY CUELLAR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS tance of being an active participant in the po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, April 13, 2015 litical process. Many of the students have writ- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ten short essays on a variety of topics and I Monday, April 13, 2015 Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to honor am pleased to share them with my House col- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Lyda Hill, the 2015 recipient of the J. Erik leagues. celebrate the life of Consuelo Raymond Jonsson Ethics Award from Southern Meth- Paola Obispo attends Manvel High School Kazen, a lifelong Laredoan and wife of our odist University’s Cary M. Maguire Center for in Manvel, Texas. The essay topic is: in your former colleague, the late Congressman Abra- Ethics and Public Responsibility. opinion, why is it important to be involved in ham ‘‘Chick’’ Kazen, Jr. Ms. Hill has been a philanthropic fixture in the political process? Consuelo R. Kazen died Sunday, March 22, the Dallas community for many years and has In order for our current government to 2015 in Laredo, Texas. Over the course of her generously donated to the many causes in function at its optimal levels, participation long life, Mrs. Kazen gave her ‘‘considerable which she strongly believes. An alumnus of in our democracy is vital. If citizens of the creative talents and passion’’ to a number of the Hockaday School in Dallas, Ms. Hill do- United States are not aware of how the polit- community organizations, building up a reputa- ical process works they are powerless and nated $20 million to fund the all-girls school’s have furthermore failed to aide their country tion as a widely revered citizen and well-re- science, technology, engineering, and math in reaching its full potential. It is impera- spected teacher. (STEM) program. Ms. Hill recently donated tive that today’s citizens be knowledgeable She was actively involved in the Pan Amer- $10 million to the ‘‘I Stand for Parkland’’ cam- about politics because it is only by actively ican Round Table, the Texas Senate Ladies paign at Parkland Hospital in Dallas and $50 participating in our political system that Club, the Texas State Teachers Association,

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While advo- Santos Zapata Raymond Jr. who preceded HON. TED POE cates for assisted suicide may appear to have a compelling argument, euthanasia should her in death. Her beloved husband, Congress- OF TEXAS not be permitted because its legalization will man Abraham ‘‘Chick’’ Kazen, Jr.; sisters, Te- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resa Raymond Flores and Mary Sanchez; and corrupt the medical field and assisted suicide Monday, April 13, 2015 is not protected by the Constitution. brother, Adolfo Raymond have also preceded When practicing, medical personnel are re- her in death. Mrs. Kazen is survived by her Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Freedom to quired to abide by the Hippocratic Oath, an sisters, Gloria Woods, Chabela Martinez and say what you believe is a universal human affidavit that establishes that physicians Zita Coffey; brothers, Manuel J. (Angelina) right but certain rulers do not seem to get that. will ‘‘[will not] give a deadly drug to any- Raymond Jr. and Rolando (Amada) Raymond On March 25th, Prayuth Chan-ocha, the body who [asks] for it.’’ Opponents of as- her children, Abraham Kazen III, Norma junta leader and acting Prime Minister of Thai- sisted suicide state that if euthanasia were legalized, it would breach the oath. Dr. Leon Kazen, Christina (Ronny) Attal, Catherine land warned journalists, ‘‘You don’t have to Mass of President’s Council on Bioethics ar- Kazen, and Jo Betsy Kazen as well as eleven support the government . . . but you should gued that physicians should not participate grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. report the truth . . . or we’ll probably just exe- in the administration of lethal drugs because She will be remembered as a ‘‘nurturing moth- cute [you].’’ ‘‘the taboo against doctors killing patients er, grandmother, great-grandmother and Prayuth and his fellow generals took over . . . is the embodiment of reason and wisdom friend’’ who will be dearly missed by her fam- the elected government in a coup last May. . . . without it, medicine will have lost its ily, friends, and community. The country has been under martial law ever claim to be an ethical and trustworthy pro- fession’’. The practice would cause the dete- Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to have the op- since then. Prayuth can ban any political gath- rioration of physician-patient relationships portunity to honor the legacy of this great ering and the military can arrest and detain because the patient would not know if the Laredoan, Consuelo Raymond Kazen. Her whoever whenever they want—including jour- doctor has his/her best interest in mind or if many contributions to South Texas and the nalists. (the physician is receiving money from eu- City of Laredo will not be forgotten. This latest threat should be taken seriously. thanasia advocates for promoting the prac- f Freedom of speech is our first amendment tice or from insurance companies that no for a reason. It’s the building block of all other longer want to cover the terminally ill pa- A TRIBUTE TO CAILIN STOCKDALE rights and to promote change for the good of tient. While terminal diseases generally do lead to the fast death of the individual, such the people. pressure on a patient could cause him/her to HON. DAVID YOUNG The rulers in Thailand should immediately make an impulsive decision that would vio- OF IOWA make clear that freedom of speech, including late the patient’s right to the pursuit of hap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES freedom of the press, is a right that all the piness, one guaranteed by the US Constitu- tion. Monday, April 13, 2015 people of Thailand can and should exercise. And that’s just the way it is. As cases like Maynard’s gain attention, eu- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise thanasia will continue to spur controversy today to congratulate and recognize Cailin f and its legality will be questioned in the Su- Stockdale for being named a 2015 Forty preme Court. However, until the world be- YUSSRA HAMID’S ESSAY comes a utopian society where malpractice Under 40 honoree by the award-winning cen- is nonexistent, euthanasia should be illegal tral Iowa publication, Business Record. HON. PETE OLSON because the practice violates the basic prin- Since 2000, Business Record has under- ciples of medicine and the Constitution. OF TEXAS taken an exhaustive annual review to identify f a standout group of young leaders in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greater Des Moines Area that are making an Monday, April 13, 2015 A TRIBUTE TO DAVID WOLNERMAN impact in their communities and their careers. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to Each year, forty up-and-coming community interact with some of the brightest students in and business leaders under 40 years of age the 22nd Congressional District who serve on HON. DAVID YOUNG are selected for this prestigious honor based my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on a combined criteria of community involve- have gained much by listening to the high ment and success in their chosen career field. school students who are the future of this Monday, April 13, 2015 The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees great nation. They provide important insight Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise will join an impressive roster of 560 business into the concerns of our younger constituents today to recognize David Wolnerman of Des leaders and growing. and hopefully get a better sense of the impor- Moines, Iowa, for his bravery and resiliency Cailin has the determination and drive to be tance of being an active participant in the po- during a very dark time in world history. David successful in all of her pursuits, which is high- litical process. Many of the students have writ- was born in Mocev, Poland, to Pinchas and lighted by her exemplary work with Boys & ten short essays on a variety of topics and I Hannah Wolnerman and at the age of 12 was Girls Club of Central Iowa. As the Director of am pleased to share them with my House col- taken to his first work camp. Not long after, Marketing and Communication, she channels leagues. David was moved to a concentration camp, her compassion and desire to help others and Yussra Hamid attends Manvel High School before he was ultimately liberated by General grow this wonderful organization. In her free in Manvel, Texas. The essay topic is: in your Dwight D. Eisenhower at Dachau. It wasn’t time she serves her community through volun- opinion, what role should government play in until after his time in the concentration camps teering with Everybody Wins! Iowa, GDMLI our lives? that he met his wife Jennie. After the war, and The Principal Charity Classic’s Networking Euthanasia is the ‘‘act or practice of kill- Jennie and David lived in Munich, Germany, on the Green Committee. In all aspects of her ing or permitting the death of hopelessly before eventually making their way to the life, Cailin is an example of the hard work and sick or injured individuals...in a rel- United States. service that makes our state proud. atively painless way’’. Throughout the 20th David and his family currently reside in Des Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- century there were events that brought the Moines, and as the last Holocaust survivor in resent leaders like Cailin in the United States legalities of euthanasia to the spotlight of the state David has the unique opportunity to Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- American politics, and recently, euthanasia tell his story. Later this week he will be recog- ognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents has once again emerged as a topic of debate amongst the American public. Brittany May- nized by the Greater Des Moines Jewish Fed- to better both her community and the great nard, a twenty-nine year old American diag- eration for his accomplishment and a book de- state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the nosed with malignant brain cancer (she was tailing his life experiences will be shared with House to join me in congratulating Cailin on given six months to live), died on November the world. receiving this esteemed designation, thanking 1st by taking a lethal dose of medication in I would like to thank David for his dedication those at Business Record for their great work Oregon where assisted suicide is permitted. to the State of Iowa and showing us just how

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Mr. Speaker, I and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty TENURE AS PRESIDENT/CEO OF rise today with my colleague Congressman Under 40 class a long and successful career. CENTRAL CITY ASSOCIATION OF TED DEUTCH to congratulate Head Coach Matt f LOS ANGELES Colin, a dear family friend, for his outstanding leadership with the Wellington High School RECOGNIZING THE LIBRARIES OF Boys’ Basketball team. On February 29, he— JACKSON, MICHIGAN HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD alongside his brother Mike Colin, varsity As- OF CALIFORNIA sistant Coach—led the Wolverines to their first HON. TIM WALBERG IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state championship. OF MICHIGAN Coach Colin’s leadership has been widely IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, April 13, 2015 recognized. He received the ‘‘Coach of the Monday, April 13, 2015 Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Year’’ from the Florida High School Athletic Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to today to congratulate Carol Schatz on being League for 8A Basketball. recognize the rich tradition of libraries serving honored with the Heart of the City Award at In addition to the state championship, Jackson, Michigan. this year’s ‘‘Treasures of Los Angeles’’ lunch- Coach Colin guided the Wolverines through a Libraries in our community date back to eon. As president and chief executive officer historic season record of 29–3 and the pro- March 15, 1864 when the Young Men’s Asso- of the Central City Association (CCA) of Los gram’s longest winning streak of 16 consecu- ciation (YMA) established a reading room. In Angeles, Carol has played an integral role in tive wins. late 1865, it turned into a subscription library making Los Angeles one of the world’s great In pursuit of their first state championship, for YMA members. cities—a growing and thriving metropolis, wel- the Wolverines adopted the San Antonio In 1885, the Jackson Public Library was coming to businesses, investors, developers, Spurs’ ‘‘Pound the Rock’’ mantra. Coach Colin formed following a new law allowing cities to and travelers. used this phrase to motivate his students to persevere throughout the season, despite all use tax revenue to support a free public li- This year, Carol celebrates her 25th year at odds. This is a principle that rings true in all brary. the Central City Association of Los Angeles. aspects of life and has helped his students In 1929, the Jackson County Library was That is a remarkable milestone, and it is worth grow into leaders among their peers. created for residents living outside the city of reviewing her successes during that time. It brings me great joy to honor his leader- Jackson. Under Carol’s leadership, CCA has been ship and mentorship in our community. I wish The two separate entities merged together one of the leading business advocacy organi- Coach Colin and the Wolverines continued in 1978 to form the Jackson District Library. zations in the City and County of Los Angeles, success. Today, the Jackson District Library is a vital coordinating with community leaders and f anchor of the Jackson community where resi- elected officials to make Los Angeles a better dents of all ages come to learn, research, and place to live and work. A TRIBUTE TO JOE STOPULOS discover. In Downtown Los Angeles, development From story-time for children to researching and investment are at record levels. Down- HON. DAVID YOUNG family histories to taking an online course, the town is now home to more than 50,000 resi- OF IOWA library provides a wide range of services. dents, with units to house another 15,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A hub for community activity, the library will coordinate a festival in May 2015 for nationally under construction or in the process of being Monday, April 13, 2015 approved. recognized storytellers where over eleven Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Carol has played a critical role in Down- thousand children will attend. today to congratulate and recognize Joe town’s renaissance. At her direction, CCA has The Jackson District Library is a place Stopulos for being named a 2015 Forty Under worked to transform and revitalize the area where residents gather freely to learn and dis- 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa through a broad set of strategies ranging from cuss the important issues of the day and publication, Business Record. mixed-use/mixed-income projects to new where they are continually inspired to acquire Since 2000, Business Record has under- transportation amenities. Carol initiated an more knowledge and skills. taken an exhaustive annual review to identify I ask my colleagues to join me in cele- Adaptive Reuse Ordinance to make Downtown a standout group of young leaders in the brating 150 years of libraries in Jackson Coun- a housing destination, and coordinated state Greater Des Moines Area that are making an ty, thank these institutions for all they con- funding and incentives to help developers turn impact in their communities and their careers. tribute to the community, and wish them an- empty office buildings into brand-new housing. Each year, forty up-and-coming community other 150 years of success. CCA also joined with the Los Angeles City and business leaders under 40 years of age Council to help reinstitute the Civic Center Au- f are selected for this prestigious honor based thority, which developed a master plan for the on a combined criteria of community involve- A TRIBUTE TO MIKE TAYLOR area. ment and success in their chosen career field. In 1997, Carol’s efforts led to the creation of The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees HON. DAVID YOUNG the Downtown Center Business Improvement will join an impressive roster of 560 business OF IOWA District, a coalition of property owners in the leaders and growing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heart of Downtown L.A. With Carol at its helm, Joe has the determination and drive to be the DCBID has brought substantial new resi- successful in all of his pursuits, which is high- Monday, April 13, 2015 dential and commercial investment to Down- lighted by his exemplary work with Holmes Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise town, and has made it a safer and cleaner Murphy & Associates Inc. As an Account Ex- today to congratulate and recognize Mike Tay- place to live. ecutive, his work-ethic and determination allow lor for being named a 2015 Forty Under 40 Carol Schatz’s vision, hard work, and perse- him to continuously grow his sales business. honoree by the award-winning central Iowa verance have garnered her much praise from In his free time Joe likes to dedicate himself publication, Business Record. city and state leaders, and the ‘‘Heart of the to serving others and being a leader in his Since 2000, Business Record has under- City’’ award is just the latest well-deserved ex- community, volunteering at numerous church taken an exhaustive annual review to identify ample. I have worked with Carol for many activities and leadership events. In all aspects a standout group of young leaders in the years to keep Los Angeles moving forward, of his life, Joe is an example of the hard work Greater Des Moines Area that are making an and am proud to call her a friend. I ask my and service that makes our state proud. impact in their communities and their careers. colleagues to join me in congratulating her on Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Each year, forty up-and-coming community this great honor. resent leaders like Joe in the United States and business leaders under 40 years of age

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In Amer- This title requires all such committees leaders and growing. ica we have the rights to elect senators, con- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Mike has the determination and drive to be gressmen/women, and presidents. These lead- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- successful in all of his pursuits, which is high- ers play an important role in our lives be- mittee—of the time, place and purpose lighted by his exemplary work at Midwest cause they make sure that the law is fol- of the meetings, when scheduled and Growth Partner. As Managing Partner, Mike lowed and they even propose new laws that any cancellations or changes in the works with others to make solid investments they feel may improve the status of the meetings as they occur. and avoid risk. Mike spends his free time serv- country. A good government also allows its As an additional procedure along citizens to remove leaders if they don’t abide ing others by volunteering as a youth football with the computerization of this infor- by the same laws that the citizens are re- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily coach at the local YMCA. Mike’s outstanding quired to follow. Overall, government is an work ethic and dedication to service, both pro- essential institution that allows for order Digest will prepare this information for fessionally and personally, makes our state and stability in our societies. It is necessary printing in the Extensions of Remarks proud. for justice to be served for the ones who need section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- it, and protection for the inhabitants of the on Monday and Wednesday of each resent leaders like Mike in the United States country. The role government plays in our week. Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- daily lives is important because it allows for Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents peace to prevail in the ever-growing and April 14, 2015 may be found in the Daily globalized world that we live in. to better both his community and the great Digest of today’s RECORD. state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the f House to join me in congratulating Mike on re- A TRIBUTE TO KEVIN TIERNAN MEETINGS SCHEDULED ceiving this esteemed designation, thanking APRIL 15 those at Business Record for their great work, Time to be announced and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty HON. DAVID YOUNG Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Under 40 class a long and successful career. OF IOWA and Pensions f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Business meeting to continue consider- Monday, April 13, 2015 ation of an original bill entitled, MANZI MASOZERA’S ESSAY ‘‘Every Child Achieves Act of 2015’’, an Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise original bill entitled, ‘‘WIOA Technical today to congratulate and recognize Kevin Amendments Act’’, and the nomina- HON. PETE OLSON tions of Ericka M. Miller, of Virginia, OF TEXAS Tiernan for being named a 2015 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa to be Assistant Secretary for Postsec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ondary Education, and Michael Keith publication, Business Record. Monday, April 13, 2015 Yudin, of the District of Columbia, to Since 2000, Business Record has under- be Assistant Secretary for Special Edu- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to taken an exhaustive annual review to identify cation and Rehabilitative Services, interact with some of the brightest students in a standout group of young leaders in the both of the Department of Education. the 22nd Congressional District who serve on Greater Des Moines Area that are making an TBA my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I impact in their communities and their careers. 9:30 a.m. have gained much by listening to the high Each year, forty up-and-coming community Committee on Armed Services school students who are the future of this and business leaders under 40 years of age Subcommittee on SeaPower To receive a closed briefing on the major great nation. They provide important insight are selected for this prestigious honor based threats facing Navy forces and the into the concerns of our younger constituents on the combined criteria of community involve- Navy’s current and projected capabili- and hopefully get a better sense of the impor- ment and success in their chosen career field. ties to meet those threats in review of tance of being an active participant in the po- The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees the Defense Authorization Request for litical process. Many of the students have writ- will join an impressive roster of 560 business fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years ten short essays on a variety of topics and I leaders and growing. Defense Program. am pleased to share them with my House col- Kevin has the determination and drive to be SVC–217 leagues. successful in all of his pursuits, which is high- Committee on Foreign Relations Manzi Masozera attends Pearland High To hold hearings to examine American lighted by his exemplary work at Bankers food aid, focusing on why reform mat- School in Pearland, Texas. The essay topic is: Trust Co., where he is the Vice President of ters. in your opinion, what role should government Sales and Development. It is clear Kevin has SD–419 play in our lives? a passion for finance and his community. 10 a.m. Ever since the beginning of time, an insti- Kevin spends his free time serving as a men- Committee on Environment and Public tution that organizes a group of human tor for the ‘‘I Have a Dream Foundation,’’—he Works beings has been essential to the stability of also serves on the Community Youth Con- To hold an oversight hearing to examine any civil society. From the governing bodies cepts board of directors. His work ethic and the President’s proposed budget re- of Ancient Greece to Ancient Babylon, gov- quest for fiscal year 2016 for the Nu- ernment has been around for millennia. Its dedication to service has and will continue to clear Regulatory Commission. existence allows for citizens to know what make our state proud. SD–406 they can or cannot do according to law. Good Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Committee on Homeland Security and government brings forth social and political resent leaders like Kevin in the United States Governmental Affairs order and creates the most humanly possible Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- To hold hearings to examine IRS chal- form of freedom and equality. Whenever ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents lenges in implementing the Affordable someone breaks the law, whenever someone to better both his community and the great Care Act. is on trial, or whenever someone fights for state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the SD–342 what he or she believes in, the government is Committee on the Judiciary there as an aid to make sure justice is House to join me in congratulating Kevin on To hold hearings to examine the need to served. I believe that the government’s role receiving this esteemed designation, thanking reform asset forfeiture. in our daily lives is to abide by the Declara- those at Business Record for their great work SD–226 tion of Independence and protect our inalien- and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty 10:30 a.m. able rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of Under 40 class a long and successful career. Committee on Appropriations happiness. The differentiating factor of the Subcommittee on Department of Defense f American government versus the govern- To hold closed hearings to examine pro- ments of other countries is the fact that SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS posed budget estimates and justifica- America was the first to establish a written tion for fiscal year 2016 for the national constitution that had a bill of rights and was Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, intelligence and military intelligence the first to write down the idea of ‘‘God- agreed to by the Senate of February 4, programs given’’ inalienable rights which for years 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SVC–217

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SD–124 Committee on Armed Services SD–124 Committee on Banking, Housing, and 1:30 p.m. Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Readiness and Manage- Special Committee on Aging To hold hearings to examine regulatory ment Support To hold hearings to examine the IRS im- burdens to obtaining mortgage credit. To hold hearings to examine reform of personation scam and the govern- SD–538 the defense acquisition system in re- ment’s response. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- view of the Defense Authorization Re- SD–562 sources quest for fiscal year 2016 and the Fu- 2 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the Energy ture Years Defense Program. Committee on Appropriations Information Administration’s annual SR–232A Subcommittee on Department of Home- energy outlook for 2015. Committee on Armed Services land Security SD–366 Subcommittee on Strategic Forces To hold hearings to examine funding the To hold hearings to examine Air Force Department of Homeland Security role Committee on the Judiciary in cybersecurity, focusing on protec- Business meeting to consider pending ex- and Navy nuclear programs and the im- tion to partnership. ecutive business. plementation of nuclear enterprise re- SD–138 SD–226 view recommendations in review of the 2:15 p.m. 2 p.m. Defense Authorization Request for fis- Committee on Foreign Relations Select Committee on Intelligence cal year 2016 and the Future Years De- Business meeting to consider pending To hold closed hearings to examine cer- fense Program. calendar business. tain intelligence matters. SR–222 S–116 SH–219 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. APRIL 23 Committee on Appropriations Committee on Armed Services 10 a.m. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Finance To hold hearings to examine the Na- Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Health Care tional Nuclear Security Administra- To hold hearings to examine proposed To hold hearings to examine the impact tion plans and programs in review of budget estimates and justification for the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 for the National Aero- of the medical device tax on jobs, inno- fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years nautics and Space Administration. vation, and patients. Defense Program. SD–192 SD–215 SR–222 Joint Economic Committee APRIL 20 APRIL 28 To hold hearings to examine if taxes are 3 p.m. 10 a.m. holding back small business growth. Committee on Homeland Security and Committee on Energy and Natural Re- SD–G50 Governmental Affairs sources 2:45 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the 2020 To hold hearings to examine the Admin- Select Committee on Intelligence Census, focusing on challenges facing istration’s Quadrennial Energy Review. To receive a closed briefing on certain the bureau for a modern, cost-effective SD–366 intelligence matters. survey. SH–219 SD–342 APRIL 30 APRIL 16 10 a.m. APRIL 21 Time to be announced Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 9:30 a.m. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, sources Committee on Armed Services and Pensions To hold hearings to examine S. 703, to re- Business meeting to continue consider- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- authorize the weatherization and State ation of an original bill entitled, tion of Peter Levine, of Maryland, to energy programs, S. 720, to promote en- ‘‘Every Child Achieves Act of 2015’’, an be Deputy Chief Management Officer of ergy savings in residential buildings original bill entitled, ‘‘WIOA Technical the Department of Defense. and industry, and S. 858, to amend the Amendments Act’’, and the nomina- SH–216 National Energy Conservation Policy tions of Ericka M. Miller, of Virginia, 10 a.m. Act to encourage the increased use of Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and to be Assistant Secretary for Postsec- performance contracting in Federal fa- Forestry ondary Education, and Michael Keith cilities. To hold hearings to examine opportuni- Yudin, of the District of Columbia, to SD–366 ties and challenges for agriculture be Assistant Secretary for Special Edu- 2:30 p.m. cation and Rehabilitative Services, trade with Cuba. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- both of the Department of Education. SR–328A sources TBA Committee on Foreign Relations 9:30 a.m. Subcommittee on State Department and Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, Committee on Armed Services USAID Management, International Op- and Mining To hold hearings to examine U.S. Pacific erations, and Bilateral International To hold hearings to examine the Bureau Command and U.S. Forces Korea in re- Development of Land Management’s final rule on hy- view of the Defense Authorization Re- To hold hearings to examine improving draulic fracturing. quest for fiscal year 2016 and the Fu- the efficiency and effectiveness of the SD–366 ture Years Defense Program. Department of State. SD–G50 SD–419

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HIGHLIGHTS See Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity. Senate Res. 131, designating April 5, 2015, as ‘‘Gold Star Chamber Action Wives Day’’, and the resolution was then agreed to. Routine Proceedings, pages S2093–S2140 Page S2139 Measures Introduced: Seven bills and two resolu- National Public Health Week: Senate agreed to tions were introduced, as follows: S. 896–902, and S. Res. 133, supporting the goals and ideals of Na- S. Res. 133–134. Page S2110 tional Public Health Week. Page S2139 Measures Reported: Message from the President: Senate received the Reported on Tuesday, March 31, during the ad- following message from the President of the United journment: States: Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Activities Transmitting, pursuant to the Constitution, the of the Committee on Armed Services, 113th Con- report of the veto of S.J. Res. 8, providing for con- gress, First and Second Sessions’’. (S. Rept. No. gressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 114–7) United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Special Report entitled ‘‘Report of the Select National Labor Relations Board relating to represen- Committee on Intelligence Covering the Period Jan- tation case procedures, received during adjournment uary 3, 2013, to January 5, 2015.’’. (S. Rept. No. of the Senate on March 31, 2015; ordered to be 114–8) printed in the Record, spread in full upon the Jour- Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Activities nal, and held at the desk. (PM–12) Page S2107 of the Committee on Finance during the 113th Con- Removal of Injunction of Secrecy: The injunction gress’’. (S. Rept. No. 114–9) of secrecy was removed from the following treaty: Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Activities Protocol Amending the Tax Convention with of the Committee on the Judiciary during the 113th Japan (Treaty Doc. No. 114–1). Congress’’. (S. Rept. No. 114–10) The treaty was transmitted to the Senate today, Reported on Monday, April 13: considered as having been read for the first time, and Special Report entitled ‘‘Review of Legislative Ac- referred, with accompanying papers, to the Com- tivity During the 113th Congress’’. (S. Rept. No. mittee on Foreign Relations and ordered to be print- 114–11) ed. Page S2139 S. 142, to require the Consumer Product Safety Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Commission to promulgate a rule to require child lowing nomination: safety packaging for liquid nicotine containers, with By a unanimous vote of 95 yeas (Vote No. EX. an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. 136), Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be United Rept. No. 114–12) States District Judge for the Southern District of S. 304, to improve motor vehicle safety by en- Texas. Pages S2103–04, S2140 couraging the sharing of certain information, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- No. 114–13) Page S2110 lowing nominations: Dean A. Reuter, of Virginia, to be a Member of Measures Passed: the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Na- Gold Star Wives Day: Committee on the Judici- tional and Community Service for a term expiring ary was discharged from further consideration of S. September 14, 2016. D368

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Shamina Singh, of New York, to be a Member of Messages from the House: Page S2108 the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Na- Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S2108 tional and Community Service for a term expiring October 6, 2019. Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S2108 Gabriel Camarillo, of Texas, to be an Assistant Executive Communications: Pages S2108–10 Secretary of the Air Force. Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2110–12 Joyce Louise Connery, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Board for a term expiring October 18, 2019. Page S2112 Joseph Bruce Hamilton, of Texas, to be a Member Additional Statements: Pages S2105–07 of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for the Text of S. Con. Res. 11 as Previously Agreed to: remainder of the term expiring October 18, 2016. Pages S2112–39 Jonathan Elkind, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs). Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. William A. Heidt, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambas- (Total—136) Pages S2103–04 sador to the Kingdom of Cambodia. Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- David Malcolm Robinson, of Connecticut, to be journed at 6:09 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization. April 14, 2015. (For Senate’s program, see the re- David Malcolm Robinson, of Connecticut, to be marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on an Assistant Secretary of State (Conflict and Sta- pages S2139–40.) bilization Operations). 19 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. 13 Army nominations in the rank of general. Committee Meetings 30 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. (Committees not listed did not meet) Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy. Page S2140 No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H. Chamber Action Rept. 114–54); Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 33 pub- H.R. 1195, to amend the Consumer Financial lic bills, H.R. 1731–1763; and 12 resolutions, H.J. Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards, Res. 42–43; H. Con. Res. 34; and H. Res. 190–198 and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114–55); were introduced. Pages H2151–53 H.R. 1265, to apply the requirements of the Fed- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2154–56 eral Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Con- sumer Financial Protection (H. Rept. 114–56, Part Reports Filed: Reports were filed on April 6, 2015 1); and as follows: H.R. 1529, to amend the Truth in Lending Act H.R. 622, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and 1974 to modify the requirements for community fi- local general sales taxes, with an amendment (H. nancial institutions with respect to certain rules re- Rept. 114–51); lating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes (H. H.R. 1105, to amend the Internal Revenue Code Rept. 114–57). of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping Reports were filed today as follows: transfer taxes, and for other purposes, with an H.R. 299, to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank amendment (H. Rept. 114–52); Act to authorize privately insured credit unions to H.R. 650, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to become members of a Federal home loan bank, and modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114–58); a high-cost mortgage (H. Rept. 114–53); H.R. 601, to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act H.R. 685, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to to provide an exception to the annual privacy notice improve upon the definitions provided for points and requirement (H. Rept. 114–59);

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H.R. 1480, to ensure access to certain information Page H2151 for financial services industry regulators, and for Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he other purposes (H. Rept. 114–62); appointed Representative Messer to act as Speaker H.R. 1650, to amend title XVIII of the Social Se- pro tempore for today. Page H2117 curity Act to establish a Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely con- Whole Number of the House: Under clause 5(d) tract, without penalty, for Medicare fee-for-service of Rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, items and services, while allowing Medicare bene- in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Il- ficiaries to use their Medicare benefits, with an linois, Mr. Schock, the whole number of the House amendment (H. Rept. 114–63); is 432. Page H2117 H.R. 1104, to amend the Internal Revenue Code Recess: The House recessed at 2:17 p.m. and recon- of 1986 to provide a deduction from the gift tax for vened at 4 p.m. Page H2119 gifts made to certain exempt organizations, with an Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules amendment (H. Rept. 114–64); and pass the following measures: H. Res. 189, providing for consideration of the Capital Access for Small Community Financial bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act Institutions Act of 2015: H.R. 299, to amend the to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator Federal Home Loan Bank Act to authorize privately and a high-cost mortgage, providing for consider- insured credit unions to become members of a Fed- ation of the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in eral home loan bank; Pages H2119–20 Lending Act to improve upon the definitions pro- vided for points and fees in connection with a mort- Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act: H.R. gage transaction, and providing for consideration of 601, to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to pro- the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting vide an exception to the annual privacy notice re- forth the congressional budget for the United States quirement; Pages H2120–21 Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth Helping Expand Lending Practices in Rural the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 Communities Act: H.R. 1259, to provide for an ap- through 2025 (H. Rept. 114–65); plication process for interested parties to apply for an H.R. 709, to provide for the termination of em- area to be designated as a rural area, by a 2⁄3 yea- ployment of employees of the Internal Revenue Serv- and-nay vote of 401 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 145; ice who take certain official actions for political pur- Pages H2121–23, H2127 poses, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114–66); Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act: H.R. 1314, to amend the Internal Revenue Code H.R. 1265, to apply the requirements of the Federal of 1986 to provide for a right to an administrative Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Consumer appeal relating to adverse determinations of tax-ex- Financial Protection, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of empt status of certain organizations, with an amend- 401 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 146; ment (H. Rept. 114–67); Pages H2123–24, H2127–28 H.R. 1024, to provide for the compensation of furloughed Department of Homeland Security em- Amending the Expedited Funds Availability ployees in the event of a lapse in Department of Act: H.R. 1367, to amend the Expedited Funds Homeland Security appropriations, and for other Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114–68); to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Is- H.R. 1152, to prohibit officers and employees of lands; and Pages H2124–25 the Internal Revenue Service from using personal SAFE Act Confidentiality and Privilege En- email accounts to conduct official business, with an hancement Act: H.R. 1480, to ensure access to cer- amendment (H. Rept. 114–69); tain information for financial services industry regu- H.R. 1058, to amend the Internal Revenue Code lators, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 401 yeas with of 1986 to clarify that a duty of the Commissioner none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 147. of Internal Revenue is to ensure that Internal Rev- Pages H2125–26, H2128–29

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:16 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13AP5.REC D13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D371 Recess: The House recessed at 4:52 p.m. and recon- member of the Committee on Financial Services. The vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H2126 rule waives all points of order against consideration Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the of the bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be Capitol Visitor Center: The House agreed to dis- considered as read. The rule waives all points of charge from committee and agree to (H. Con. Res. order against provisions in the bill. The rule pro- 9) authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the vides one motion to recommit. The rule also grants Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the a closed rule for H.R. 685. The rule provides one commemoration of the days of remembrance of vic- hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Com- tims of the Holocaust. Page H2129 mittee on Financial Services. The rule waives all Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the points of order against consideration of the bill. The Capitol Visitor Center: The House agreed to dis- rule provides that the bill shall be considered as charge from committee and agree to (H. Con. Res. read. The rule waives all points of order against pro- 34) authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the visions in the bill. The rule provides one motion to Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the recommit. The rule also provides for the adoption in Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter the House of S. Con. Res. 11, setting forth the con- Aces. Page H2129 gressional budget for the United States Government Providing for a recess of the House for a joint for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate meeting to receive His Excellency Shinzo Abe, budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, Prime Minister of Japan: Agreed by unanimous for purposes of requesting a conference with the Sen- consent that it may be in order at any time on ate. The rule takes from the Speaker’s table S. Con. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 for the Speaker to de- Res. 11, adopts an amendment in the nature of a clare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the substitute consisting of the text of H. Con. Res. 27, purpose of receiving in joint meeting His Excellency as adopted by the House, and adopts S. Con. Res. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan. Page H2129 11, as amended. Testimony was heard from Chair- Meeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that man Hensarling and Representative Maxine Waters when the House adjourns on Tuesday, April 28, it of California. adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29. ADDRESSING CONTINUED Page H2129 WHISTLEBLOWER RETALIATION WITHIN Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate VA by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Over- House today appear on pages H2117, H2119. sight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ad- Senate Referrals: S. Con. Res. 11 was held at the dressing Continued Whistleblower Retaliation With- desk and S. 535 was referred to the Committee on in VA’’. Testimony was heard from Meghan Flanz, Director, Office of Accountability Review, Depart- Energy and Commerce. Page H2144 ment of Veterans Affairs; Carolyn Lerner, Special Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- Counsel, Office of Special Counsel; Christian Head, veloped during the proceedings of today and appear M.D., Associate Director and Chief of Staff, Legal on pages H2127, H2128, H2128–29. There were no and Quality Assurance, Greater Los Angeles VA quorum calls. Health Care System; Maryann Hooker, M.D., Neu- Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- rologist, Wilmington VA Medical Center; and Rich- journed at 9:15 p.m. ard Tremaine, Associate Director, VA Central Ala- bama Healthcare System. Committee Meetings Joint Meetings PRESERVING ACCESS TO MANUFACTURED No joint committee meetings were held. HOUSING ACT OF 2015; MORTGAGE f CHOICE ACT OF 2015 Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on NEW PUBLIC LAWS H.R. 650, the ‘‘Preserving Access to Manufactured (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D316) Housing Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 685, the ‘‘Mort- H.R. 1527, to accelerate the income tax benefits gage Choice Act of 2015’’. The committee granted, for charitable cash contributions for the relief of the by a record vote of 5–3, a closed rule for H.R. 650. families of New York Police Department Detectives The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos. Signed on April 1, and controlled by the chair and ranking minority 2015. (Public Law 114–7)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:16 Apr 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13AP5.REC D13APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 13, 2015 H.R. 1092, to designate the Federal building lo- House cated at 2030 Southwest 145th Avenue in Miramar, Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Commodity Florida, as the ‘‘Benjamin P. Grogan and Jerry L. Exchanges, Energy and Credit, hearing entitled ‘‘Reau- Dove Federal Building’’. Signed on April 7, 2015. thorizing the CFTC: Commissioners’ Perspectives’’, 10 (Public Law 114–8) a.m., 1300 Longworth. H.J. Res. 10, providing for the reappointment of Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Re- David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the search, hearing entitled ‘‘A Presentation by National 4–H Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Conference Participants Concerning the Future of Agri- Signed on April 7, 2015. (Public Law 114–9) culture in the United States’’, 1 p.m., 1300 Longworth. Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, f Health and Human Services, and Education, hearing on COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Early Education Panel budget, 9 a.m., 2358–C Rayburn. APRIL 14, 2015 Subcommittee on Defense, hearing on Defense Health Program budget, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing Senate entitled ‘‘Member Day’’, 10 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, hear- Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine U.S. defense policy issues pertaining to the Asia-Pacific ing entitled ‘‘Update on the F–35 Joint Strike Fighter theater, 9 a.m., SD–G50. (JSF) Program and the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Re- Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings to examine quest’’, 3:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Army modernization in review of the Defense Authoriza- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee tion Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, hearing en- Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., SR–232A. titled ‘‘Five Years of Broken Promises: How the Presi- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, dent’s Health Care Law is Affecting America’s Work- to hold hearings to examine military cyber programs and places’’, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. posture in review of the Defense Authorization Request Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years Defense Pro- ergy and Power, hearing entitled ‘‘EPA’s Proposed 111(d) gram; with the possibility of a closed session following Rule for Existing Power Plants, and H.R. lll, Rate- the open session in SVC–217, 2:30 p.m., SR–222. payer Protection Act’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, hear- hold hearings to examine Federal Aviation Administra- ing entitled ‘‘H.R. lll, the TSCA Modernization Act tion reauthorization, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. of 2015’’, 10:15 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- Full Committee, markup on the ‘‘Improving Coal committee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regu- Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015’’; H.R. latory Oversight, to hold an oversight hearing to examine 906, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled the management of Federal environmental protection, water heaters; and the ‘‘Data Security and Breach Notifi- chemical safety, and fish and wildlife agencies, 9:30 a.m., cation Act of 2015’’, 5 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. SD–406. Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Ter- Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine cre- rorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, hearing entitled ating a more efficient and level playing field, focusing on ‘‘The Crude Oil Export Ban: Helpful or Hurtful?’’, 10:15 audit and appeals issues in Medicare, 10 a.m., SD–215. a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Relations: business meeting to con- Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, sider S. 615, to provide for congressional review and over- hearing entitled ‘‘Yemen Under Attack by Iranian-Backed sight of agreements relating to Iran’s nuclear program, Houthis’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. 2:15 p.m., SD–419. Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, mark- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: busi- up on the ‘‘National Cybersecurity Protection Advance- ness meeting to consider an originial bill entitled, ‘‘Every ment Act of 2015’’, 11 a.m., 311 Cannon. Child Achieves Act of 2015’’, an original bill entitled, Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, hearing en- ‘‘WIOA Technical Amendments Act’’, and the nomina- titled ‘‘Oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs En- tions of Ericka M. Miller, of Virginia, to be Assistant forcement’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Secretary for Postsecondary Education, and Michael Keith Full Committee, hearing on H.R. 9, the ‘‘Innovation Yudin, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Sec- Act’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. retary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian, both of the Department of Education, 2:30 p.m., Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs, hearing on H.R. 329, SH–216. the ‘‘Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Consolidation Act of 2015’’; H.R. 521, to provide for the to hold hearings to examine reducing unnecessary dupli- conveyance of certain property to the Yukon Kuskokwim cation in Federal programs, 9:30 a.m., SD–342. Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska; and H.R. Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to 812, the ‘‘Indian Trust Asset Reform Act’’, 11 a.m., examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. 1334 Longworth.

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Committee on Appropriations: April 15, Subcommittee on Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘DOJ IG: Handling of Sexual Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget Harassment and Misconduct Allegations’’, 10 a.m., 2154 estimates and justification for fiscal year 2016 for military Rayburn. construction and military family housing for select com- Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘GAO’s Duplication batant commanders and select defense agencies, 10:30 Report at Five Years: Recommendations Remain a.m., SD–124. Unaddressed’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. April 15, Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. hold closed hearings to examine proposed budget esti- mates and justification for fiscal year 2016 for the na- 622, the ‘‘State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness tional intelligence and military intelligence programs, Act of 2015’’; H.R. 1105, the ‘‘Death Tax Repeal Act of 10:30 a.m., SVC–217. 2015’’; and H.R. 1195, the ‘‘Bureau of Consumer Finan- April 15, Subcommittee on Department of Homeland cial Protection Advisory Boards Act’’, 3 p.m., H–313 Security, to hold hearings to examine funding the De- Capitol. partment of Homeland Security role in cybersecurity, fo- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- cusing on protection to partnership, 2 p.m., SD–138. committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Mate- April 16, Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, rials, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Ongoing Rail, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Pipeline, and Hazmat Rulemakings’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Ray- Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget burn. estimates and justification for fiscal year 2016 for the De- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Dis- partment of Education, 10 a.m., SD–124. ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing on H.R. April 16, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, 675, the ‘‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjust- Science, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to exam- ment Act of 2015’’; H.R. 677, the ‘‘American Heroes ine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal COLA Act of 2015’’; H.R. 732, the ‘‘Veterans Access to year 2016 for the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- Speedy Review Act’’; H.R. 800, the ‘‘Express Appeals ministration, 2:30 p.m., SD–192. Act’’; H.R. 1067, the ‘‘U.S. Court of Appeals for Vet- Committee on Armed Services: April 14, to hold hearings erans Claims Reform Act’’; H.R. 1331, the ‘‘Quicker Vet- to examine U.S. defense policy issues pertaining to the erans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015’’; H.R. 1379, to Asia-Pacific theater, 9 a.m., SD–G50. amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the April 14, Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings Board of Veterans’ Appeals to develop evidence in appeal to examine Army modernization in review of the Defense cases, and for other purposes; H.R. 1414, the ‘‘Pay As Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future You Rate Act’’; H.R. 1569, to amend title 38, United Years Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., SR–232A. States Code, to clarify that the estate of a deceased vet- April 14, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Ca- eran may receive certain accrued benefits upon the death pabilities, to hold hearings to examine military cyber pro- of the veteran, and for other purposes; and H.R. 1607, grams and posture in review of the Defense Authorization the ‘‘Ruth Moore Act of 2015’’, 10:30 a.m., 334 Cannon. Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years Defense Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health, Program; with the possibility of a closed session fol- organizational meeting for the 114th Congress; hearing lowing the open session in SVC–217, 2:30 p.m., SR–222. on the individual and employer mandates and associated April 15, Subcommittee on SeaPower, to receive a penalties in the President’s health care law, 10 a.m., closed briefing on the major threats facing Navy forces B–318 Rayburn. and the Navy’s current and projected capabilities to meet those threats in review of the Defense Authorization Re- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Subcommittee quest for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years Defense on the Central Intelligence Agency, hearing on Central Program, 9:30 a.m., SVC–217. Intelligence Agency budget, 3 p.m., HVC–304. This April 15, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold hearing will be closed. hearings to examine the National Nuclear Security Ad- f ministration plans and programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Years Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., SR–222. April 16, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Week of April 14 through April 17, 2015 U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 Senate Chamber and the Future Years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. During the balance of the week, Senate may con- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: April sider any cleared legislative and executive business. 16, to hold hearings to examine regulatory burdens to obtaining mortgage credit, 10 a.m., SD–538.

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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: April Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: 14, to hold hearings to examine Federal Aviation Admin- April 14, to hold hearings to examine reducing unneces- istration reauthorization, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. sary duplication in Federal programs, 9:30 a.m., SD–342. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: April 16, to April 15, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine hold hearings to examine the Energy Information Admin- IRS challenges in implementing the Affordable Care Act, istration’s annual energy outlook for 2015, 10 a.m., 10 a.m., SD–342. SD–366. Committee on the Judiciary: April 15, to hold hearings to Committee on Environment and Public Works: April 14, examine the need to reform asset forfeiture, 10 a.m., Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and SD–226. Regulatory Oversight, to hold an oversight hearing to ex- April 16, Full Committee, business meeting to con- amine the management of Federal environmental protec- sider pending executive business, 10 a.m., SD–226. tion, chemical safety, and fish and wildlife agencies, 9:30 Select Committee on Intelligence: April 14, to hold closed a.m., SD–406. hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 April 15, Full Committee, to hold an oversight hearing p.m., SH–219. to examine the President’s proposed budget request for April 15, Full Committee, to receive a closed briefing fiscal year 2016 for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, on certain intelligence matters, 2:45 p.m., SH–219. 10 a.m., SD–406. April 16, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to Committee on Finance: April 14, to hold hearings to ex- examine certain intelligence matters, 2 p.m., SH–219. amine creating a more efficient and level playing field, Special Committee on Aging: April 15, to hold hearings focusing on audit and appeals issues in Medicare, 10 a.m., to examine the IRS impersonation scam and the govern- SD–215. ment’s response, 1:30 p.m., SD–562. Committee on Foreign Relations: April 14, business meet- ing to consider S. 615, to provide for congressional re- House Committees view and oversight of agreements relating to Iran’s nu- Committee on Agriculture, April 15, Full Committee, clear program, 2:15 p.m., SD–419. hearing entitled ‘‘The Past, Present, and Future of SNAP: April 15, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine The World of Nutrition and the Role of the Charitable American food aid, focusing on why reform matters, 9:30 Sector’’, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. a.m., SD–419. Committee on Appropriations, April 15, Subcommittee on April 15, Full Committee, business meeting to con- Defense, hearing for Members of Congress, 8:50 a.m., sider pending calendar business, 2:15 p.m., S–116, Cap- H–140 Capitol. itol. April 15, Subcommittee on Financial Services and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: April General Government, hearing on Securities and Exchange 14, business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, Commission budget, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. ‘‘Every Child Achieves Act of 2015’’, an original bill en- April 15, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, hear- titled, ‘‘WIOA Technical Amendments Act’’, and the ing on Immigration and Customs Enforcement budget, nominations of Ericka M. Miller, of Virginia, to be As- 11 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. sistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, and Mi- April 15, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human chael Keith Yudin, of the District of Columbia, to be As- Services, and Education, hearing on Ebola budget, 10 sistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative a.m., 2358–C Rayburn. Services, both of the Department of Education, 2:30 p.m., April 15, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Devel- SH–216. opment, markup on appropriations bill for fiscal year April 15, Full Committee, business meeting to con- 2016, 10 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. tinue consideration of an original bill entitled, ‘‘Every April 15, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Child Achieves Act of 2015’’, an original bill entitled, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, markup on appro- ‘‘WIOA Technical Amendments Act’’, and the nomina- priations bill for fiscal year 2016, 11:30 a.m., 2358–A tions of Ericka M. Miller, of Virginia, to be Assistant Rayburn. Secretary for Postsecondary Education, and Michael Keith April 15, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, Yudin, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Sec- and Related Programs, hearing on United Nations and retary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, International Organizations budget, 2 p.m., 2359 Ray- both of the Department of Education, Time to be an- burn. nounced, Room to be announced. Committee on Armed Services, April 15, Full Committee, April 16, Full Committee, business meeting to con- hearing entitled ‘‘The Risk of Losing Military Technology tinue consideration of an original bill entitled, ‘‘Every Superiority and Its Implications for U.S. Policy, Strategy, Child Achieves Act of 2015’’, an original bill entitled, and Posture in the Asia-Pacific’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. ‘‘WIOA Technical Amendments Act’’, and the nomina- April 15, Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection tions of Ericka M. Miller, of Virginia, to be Assistant Forces, hearing entitled ‘‘The Role of Surface Forces in Secretary for Postsecondary Education, and Michael Keith Presence, Deterrence, and Warfighting’’, 2 p.m., 2212 Yudin, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Sec- Rayburn. retary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, April 15, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing both of the Department of Education, Time to be an- entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2016 Nuclear Forces Hearing’’, 3:30 nounced, Room to be announced. p.m., 2118 Rayburn.

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Committee on Education and the Workforce, April 15, Full April 15, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Re- Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Serving Students and Fami- sources, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the Future Impacts lies through Child Nutrition Programs’’, 10 a.m., 2175 of President Obama’s Offshore Energy Plan’’, 10 a.m., Rayburn. 1334 Longworth. Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 15, Full Com- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, April 15, mittee, markup on the ‘‘Improving Coal Combustion Re- Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administra- siduals Regulation Act of 2015’’; H.R. 906, to modify tive Rules; and Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; Trade of the Committee on Financial Services, joint hear- and the ‘‘Data Security and Breach Notification Act of ing entitled ‘‘Oversight of Efforts to Reform the Export- 2015’’ (continued), 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Import Bank of the United States’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Ray- April 16, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled burn. ‘‘Medicare Post Acute Care Delivery and Options to Im- April 15, Subcommittee on Government Operations, prove It’’, 10:15 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. hearing entitled ‘‘The Taxpayer Advocate’s Annual Re- April 16, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing port’’, 1 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. and Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘H.R.ll, Targeting Rogue April 16, Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act’’, 11 a.m., 2123 Ray- hearing entitled ‘‘The Worst Places to Work in the Fed- burn. eral Government’’, 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, April 15, Subcommittee Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, April 15, Full on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, hearing Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘The President’s UN Cli- entitled ‘‘Examining Regulatory Burdens on Non-Deposi- mate Pledge: Scientifically Justified or a New Tax on tory Financial Institutions’’, 1 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. Americans?’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. April 16, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, April 16, Subcommittee on Space, hearing entitled hearing entitled ‘‘The Future of Housing in America: In- ‘‘An Overview of the Budget Proposal for the National creasing Private Sector Participation in Affordable Hous- Aeronautics and Space Administration for Fiscal Year ing’’, 9:15 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. 2016’’, 9 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Affairs, April 15, Full Committee, Committee on Small Business, April 15, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Confronting Russia’s Weaponization of hearing entitled ‘‘Tax Reform: Ensuring that Main Street Information’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Isn’t Left Behind’’, 11 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. April 15, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, April 15, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Full Committee, markup on the ‘‘Regulatory Integrity markup on H.R. 1150, to amend the International Reli- Protection Act’’; H.R. 1471, the ‘‘FEMA Disaster Assist- gious Freedom Act of 1998 to improve the ability of the ance Reform Act of 2015’’; H.R. 1472, the ‘‘Integrated United States to advance religious freedom globally Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, 2015’’; H.R. 1473, the ‘‘John F. Kennedy Center Reau- and foreign assistance efforts, and through stronger and thorization Act of 2015’’; H.R. 944, to reauthorize the more flexible political responses to religious freedom vio- National Estuary Program, and for other purposes; H.R. lations and violent extremism worldwide, and for other 336, to direct the Administrator of General Services, on purposes; and H. Res. 50, calling for the release of behalf of the Archivist of the United States, to convey Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was cap- certain Federal property located in the State of Alaska to tured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska; H.R. 172, to des- held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014, 2 p.m., ignate the United States courthouse located at 501 East 2172 Rayburn. Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the ‘‘R. Jess April 15, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Brown United States Courthouse’’; H. Con. Res. 21, au- Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater hearing entitled ‘‘The Continuing Threat of Neglected Washington Soap Box Derby; H. Con. Res. 25, author- Tropical Diseases’’, 2:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. izing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Committee on the Judiciary, April 15, Full Committee, Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor markup on H.R. 427, the ‘‘Regulations From the Execu- Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition; and H.R. 1690, to des- tive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015’’; the ‘‘All Eco- ignate the United States courthouse located at 700 Grant nomic Regulations are Transparent Act of 2015’’; and Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Joseph F. H.R. 758, the ‘‘Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015’’, Weis Jr. United States Courthouse’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Ray- 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. burn. April 15, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Home- April 15, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime land Security, and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Ana- Transportation, hearing entitled ‘‘An Overview of the lyzing Misconduct in Federal Law Enforcement’’, 2 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard’s Missions’’, 2 p.m., 2253 Rayburn. 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, April 15, Full Com- Committee on Natural Resources, April 15, Subcommittee mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Denver VA Medical Center: on Federal Lands, hearing entitled ‘‘Federal Land Acquisi- Constructing a Way Forward’’, 10:30 a.m., 334 Cannon. tion and its Impacts on Communities and the Environ- April 16, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, ment’’, 9 a.m., 1324 Longworth. markup on pending legislation, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.

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Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, April 15, Sub- budget, 10:15 a.m., HVC–305. This hearing will be committee on the National Security Agency and Cyberse- closed. curity, hearing on special activities, 10 a.m., HVC–304. This hearing will be closed. Joint Meetings April 16, Subcommittee on Department of Defense In- Joint Economic Committee: telligence and Overhead Architecture, hearing on NRO April 15, to hold hearings to budget, 9 a.m., HVC–304. This hearing will be closed. examine if taxes are holding back small business growth, April 16, Subcommittee on Department of Defense In- 2:30 p.m., SD–G50. telligence and Overhead Architecture, hearing on NGA

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

FIRST SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH 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 6 through March 31, 2015 January 6 through March 31, 2015

Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 157, disposed of as follows: Days in session ...... 48 44 . . Time in session ...... 292 hrs., 18′ 201 hrs., 40′ .. Confirmed ...... 17 Congressional Record: Unconfirmed ...... 139 Pages of proceedings ...... 2,091 2,116 . . Withdrawn ...... 1 Extensions of Remarks ...... 448 . . Other Civilian nominations, totaling 700, disposed of as follows: Public bills enacted into law ...... 6 6 Private bills enacted into law ...... Confirmed ...... 634 Bills in conference ...... Unconfirmed ...... 66 Measures passed, total ...... 89 116 205 Senate bills ...... 5 1 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 2,889, disposed of as follows: House bills ...... 8 62 . . Confirmed ...... 2,447 Senate joint resolutions ...... 1 1 . . Unconfirmed ...... 442 House joint resolutions ...... 1 1 . . Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 3 2 . . Army nominations, totaling 172, disposed of as follows: House concurrent resolutions ...... 4 6 . . Simple resolutions ...... 67 43 . . Confirmed ...... 77 Measures reported, total ...... 36 50 86 Unconfirmed ...... 95 Senate bills ...... 13 . . . . House bills ...... 2 31 . . Navy nominations, totaling 94, disposed of as follows: Senate joint resolutions ...... Confirmed ...... 52 House joint resolutions ...... Unconfirmed ...... 42 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 1 . . . . House concurrent resolutions ...... 1 . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1,039, disposed of as follows: Simple resolutions ...... 20 18 . . Confirmed ...... 707 Special reports ...... 7 . . . . Unconfirmed ...... 332 Conference reports ...... Measures pending on calendar ...... 22 7 . . Measures introduced, total ...... 1,040 1,992 3,032 Summary Bills ...... 886 1,730 .. Total nominations carried over from the First Session ...... 0 Joint resolutions ...... 11 41 . . Total nominations received this Session ...... 5,051 Concurrent resolutions ...... 11 33 . . Total confirmed ...... 3,934 Simple resolutions ...... 132 188 . . Quorum calls ...... 5 1 . . Total unconfirmed ...... 1,116 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 135 82 . . Total withdrawn ...... 1 Recorded votes ...... 61 . . Total returned to the White House ...... 0 Bills vetoed ...... 1 . . . . Vetoes overridden ......

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 14 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 14

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will be in a period of Program for Tuesday: Consideration of H.R. 650—Pre- morning business. serving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015 (Senate will recess from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for (Subject to a Rule) and H.R. 685—Mortgage Choice Act the all Senators briefing, and from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. of 2015 (Subject to a Rule). for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E451, E456, E458, Renacci, James B., Ohio, E455 E460 Riggell, E. Scott, Va., E455 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E450 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E464 Rogers, Harold, Ky., E451 Buchanan, Vern, Fla., E454 Kuster, Ann M., N.H., E449 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E473 Carney, John C., Jr., E457 Lamborn, Doug, Colo., E458 Sa´ nchez, Linda T., Calif., E467, E469 Clark, Katherine M., Mass., E452, E469 Lieu, Ted, Calif., E462 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E456 Clyburn, James E., S.C., E469 Lowenthal, Alan S., Calif., E463 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E454, E457, E459 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E457 Lujan Grisham, Michelle, N.M., E469 Scott, Austin, Ga., E459, E461 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E461 McCaul, Michael T., Tex., E459 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E454 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E471 Meehan, Patrick, Pa., E449, E450 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E460 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E449 Miller, Candice S., Mich., E465 Smith, Adam, Wash., E464 Dold, Robert J., Ill., E462, E463 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E467 Smith, Jason, Mo., E458 Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E462, E463 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E461, E463 Speier, Jackie, Calif., E452 Frankel, Lois, Fla., E456, E470, E473 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E465 Tiberi, Patrick J., Ohio, E470 Gosar, Paul A., Ariz., E460 Norcross, Donald, N.J., E461, E463 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E452 Harper, Gregg, Miss., E466, E467 Olson, Pete, Tex., E466, E468, E470, E471, E472, E474 Vela, Filemon, Tex., E453 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E458, E459 Payne, Donald M., N.J., E456, E457 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E450 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E451, E453 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E460 Walberg, Tim, Mich., E460, E473 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E453 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E449, E450, E451, E453, E454, Wittman, Robert J., Va., E451 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E462, E464, E465 E455, E457, E457, E458, E460 Young, David, Iowa, E466, E467, E468, E469, E471, E472, Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E467, E471 Poe, Ted, Tex., E472 E472, E473, E473, E474

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