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Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2001 No. 85 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was at the same time he was discussing make the impact of tropical storms called to order by the Speaker pro tem- with our European allies his willing- and hurricanes worse as far as our pore (Mr. PENCE). ness to advance a national missile de- coastal communities are concerned. I f fense system that is unproven, expen- was struck by an editorial article in sive, and diplomatically unpopular this Sunday’s Washington Post by ge- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO with less likelihood of destruction, ologist Orrin Pilkey urging Congress to TEMPORE frankly, than what we face with global work with the administration on pur- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- climate change. Three thousand inter- suing smarter policies and investments fore the House the following commu- national scientists and the National along our Nation’s thousands of miles nication from the Speaker: Academy of Science have all agreed: of coastline. global warming is real and we are be- WASHINGTON, DC, He cited one particular area that June 19, 2001. ginning to see the impacts in the rise needed special scrutiny, and the Fed- I hereby appoint the Honorable MIKE of extreme weather episodes that have eral Government has embarked upon PENCE to act as Speaker pro tempore on this struck the United States in the past what, in many cases, can be termed an day. few years. ill-advised action of steadily nour- J. DENNIS HASTERT, Indeed, it was ironic that at the time ishing these beaches. In some cases, we Speaker of the House of Representatives. the President was minimizing global have seen examples where they appear f climate change and heading off to Eu- for legislative authorization without rope, his home State of Texas was vis- MORNING HOUR DEBATES extensive interaction on this Chamber ited by Tropical Storm Allison that hit floor; at the same time, in much the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- with brutal ferocity. It killed 22 people same manner where the Corps of Engi- in Houston. It rained 3 feet in less than ant to the order of the House of Janu- neers over the years have reduced the a week, most of it in a single 24-hour ary 3, 2001, the Chair will now recog- size of flood plains and increased the period, an unprecedented flood, some nize Members from lists submitted by potential of damage by building one the majority and minority leaders for would suggest. Damages were estimated at $2 billion dyke and dam after another. Non- morning hour debates. The Chair will engineering solutions for beaches are alternate recognition between the par- in Houston alone, and 28 counties were declared Federal disaster areas. We saw seldom considered, and have the poten- ties, with each party limited to not to tial of increasing the risk. As we have exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, what some scientists feel is a glimpse of the problem in the future, like the an artificially rebuilt beach, it encour- except the majority leader, the minor- woman who was alone in an elevator ages people to develop in areas that are ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- when the power went out and they are ecologically not sustainable. ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. programmed, of course, to go to the Already, more than 300 East Coast The Chair recognizes the gentleman bottom floor. Unfortunately, in this and Gulf Coast beaches have been nour- from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 case, the bottom 4 floors were flooded, ished; and more are being added to the minutes. causing the woman to drown. Or the list all the time. Last year in WRDA, f man who was trying to save his tele- without extensive debate on this floor, we added a 14-mile long Outer Banks THE TIME IS NOW TO CONSIDER vision in the midst of a flood and was electrocuted when he touched the an- beach nourishment project in North IMPACTS OF GLOBAL CLIMATE Carolina that has a projected cost of CHANGE tenna, and his mother electrocuted try- ing to help him. almost $2 billion over the next 50 years. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, Now, it is inconvenient, it is dan- It boils down to a subsidy of $30,000 per last week President Bush met with Eu- gerous, and it is beyond the notion of a year for 50 years for each beachfront ropean leaders to discuss, along with few planes canceled, although Conti- property that is supposed to be pro- other important policy issues, his dis- nental Airlines canceled 1,000 flights, jected by this new beach. missal of the Kyoto Protocol and the while the Houston International Air- Mr. Speaker, I would suggest that it administration’s minimization of glob- port was closed, Mr. Speaker, a dev- is time for the Members of the House of al climate change. astating example of the expected Representatives to consider the im- I personally find it interesting that human and economic costs associated pacts of global climate change and to while the President feels we need to with global climate change. eliminate subsidies and government ac- hold off taking action on global warm- Now, at the same time, we in Con- tions that will make the impacts and ing and instead need to study it more, gress are pursuing policies that may costs worse over time. 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VerDate 19-JUN-2001 01:34 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.000 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 these existing policies at the same areas must follow a patchwork system The Reverend Joseph A. Escobar, time we work towards global solutions of funding arrangements varying from Pastor, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, for the impact of global climate change State shares to special formulas for Pawtucket, Rhode Island, offered the is the key to making our families safe, outlying areas in order to obtain need- following prayer: healthy, and economically secure for ed and fair funding of Federal program Let us remember that we are one Na- more livable communities tomorrow. resources. I am pleased to note that tion under God. f the territories are included in many of O God, our help, our justice, hear our the increases, including the President’s prayer as we begin this session of the THE CHILDREN LEFT BEHIND proposal to increase by $5 billion read- House of Representatives. Enlighten The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ing programs from kindergarten to our deliberations by the light of Your the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- third grade. law, so that our legislation may reflect uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Guam But I am also concerned that H.R. 1 Your divine wisdom. May we keep be- (Mr. UNDERWOOD) is recognized during leaves out funding for parental assist- fore our eyes the truth that we have morning hour debates for 5 minutes. ance centers. In my home, the Guam been created in Your image, that each Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, sanctuary program has a program man and woman has a dignity which today I rise to express my concerns to called Ayuda Para I Manaina, Help For we have been empowered to preserve the House to consider the children who Parents, which provides services for and to protect. will be left behind in H.R. 1 and S. 1. over 1,000 families on Guam each year. Help us to see that dignity in each As House and Senate conferees begin The Senate bill includes funding for other and in those who have empow- meeting to consolidate the House and this program, but the House does not, ered us to serve. May we build a soci- Senate bills which will reauthorize the and I urge my House colleagues to re- ety wherein we can live in a harmony elementary and secondary education cede to the Senate. which reflects the harmony in which act, I urge the House to consider the I have been a longtime advocate for You created our world. We place our reality that the children living in U.S. establishing a Federal educational pol- confidence in Your saving help this day insular areas like Guam, the Virgin Is- icy for the insular areas that would and every day, for in You we trust. lands, American Samoa, the Common- help bring consistency to their treat- Amen. wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ment throughout H.R. 1. In the absence f will be left behind in this reauthoriza- of such a policy, I proposed an amend- tion bill. ment which would require a Federal THE JOURNAL The President’s education plan to policy for the insular areas. Unfortu- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ‘‘Leave No Child Behind’’ is woven into nately, this amendment was struck ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- the language of H.R. 1 and S. 1, which down along with over 100 other amend- ceedings and announces to the House are our blueprints for elementary and ments proposed for H.R. 1. his approval thereof. secondary education in this country. So I stand again before my colleagues Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- While these bills give special attention today to urge consideration for the spe- nal stands approved. to the needs of children living in rural cial needs of children in the territories. f areas, the needs of American Indian, The Federal Government has recog- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE native Hawaiian and Alaskan native nized that special attention must be children, the needs of children with given to the challenging circumstances The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman limited English proficiency, the needs of insular area educational systems. from Rhode Island (Mr. KENNEDY) come of children of military families, it fails Why should our educators be left forward and lead the House in the to begin addressing the needs of chil- searching for information in footnotes Pledge of Allegiance. dren living in the insular areas. and obscure reference to find the poli- Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island led Although the insular areas have a cies which apply to them? We need to the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: unique status under Federal law which work in concert to level the playing I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the requires special policies to serve the field for all American children wher- United States of America, and to the Repub- educational needs of children, there is ever they live, whether they live in a lic for which it stands, one nation under God, no Federal educational policy that fo- State or whether they live in a terri- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. cuses on the specific and unique needs tory. f of insular area school systems. I hope my colleagues will join in sup- It is difficult for insular area systems THE REVEREND JOSEPH A. porting this proposed amendment to ESCOBAR to compete for educational funding dis- ensure that no American child is left (Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island tributed by competitive grants because behind in our national educational pro- asked and was given permission to ad- schools lack the personnel needed to grams, no matter where they live. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- prepare grant applications. They are I also would like, Mr. Speaker, to ac- vise and extend his remarks.) also faced with unique challenges in knowledge the presence of Paulo Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. hiring and retaining qualified adminis- Madlambayan, who is our congres- Speaker, I rise today to welcome Fa- trators and certified school teachers. sional art contest winner from Guam. ther Joseph Escobar of St. Anthony’s Insular area educational systems face He came the furthest to be with us Church in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as other challenges such as geographical today with the other congressional art our guest chaplain. barriers, high unemployment rates, contest winners, along with his Uncle Established in 1926, St. Anthony’s has shrinking economies, aging buildings Jesse. which are strained by the acceleration long served Rhode Island’s English and of weathering caused by an unforgiving f Portuguese-speaking communities. tropical environment, the high cost of RECESS The large influx of Portuguese immi- importing and providing equipment grants to Rhode Island resulted in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and supplies, and a host of other lim- first Portuguese parish in the State, ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- ited resources. Holy Rosary Parish in 1885. Next was clares the House in recess until 2 p.m. As the delegate from Guam to the St. Elizabeth’s, in Bristol in 1913. It Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 43 U.S. House and a lifelong educator, I was soon followed by St. Francis Xa- minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- have always advocated for improve- vier in East Providence in 1915; and St. cess until 2 p.m. ments in the manner in which the Fed- Anthony’s was added in 1926, along eral policy is developed by the Federal f with its mission at Little Compton. Government in its treatment of the in- b 1400 Father Escobar will soon be leaving sular areas. Gratefully, the insular to transition to be the pastor of Our areas are included in most educational AFTER RECESS Lady of the Rosary Church in Provi- programs, but mostly as afterthoughts. The recess having expired, the House dence, his hometown. Father Escobar As a result, educators in the insular was called to order at 2 p.m. was educated in East Providence public

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 02:30 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.002 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3211 schools before attending Providence Then the Pentagon buys black berets Madam Speaker, I encourage my col- College, my alma mater, where he re- made in China. To boot, visitors at leagues to look at James’ photograph, ceived a BA in mathematics. He com- Quantico get gifts from the Marines along with all of the other winning art- pleted his seminary studies at the Do- made in China. work that will be on display for the minican House of Studies right here in If that is not enough to spoil your next year. It is important that we the Washington, D.C. area. Chinese dinner, digest this, Congress: honor our artists for various reasons. He was soon ordained to the priest- U.S. bureaucrats awarded a construc- By providing others with their art, art- hood by Bishop Francis X. Roque in tion contract for the new World War II ists contribute to an educational proc- Washington, D.C. on May 20, 1988, and Memorial to be built on The Mall to a ess that not only gives us an alter- returned to Providence College where German company with Nazi roots. A native form of communication, but he worked towards a Master’s Degree German company that built war planes also invokes thought and stimulates in the Religious Studies program. for the Nazis, that helped kill hundreds one’s analytical skills. He served as assistant pastor at St. of thousands of American troops. Unbe- Furthermore, artists are inventive Pius the Fifth Church in Providence, lievable. What is next, a Nazi memorial and perceptive people who learn to ex- and St. Elizabeth Church in Bristol, on the World War II sites? Beam me up. press themselves in powerful, positive Rhode Island. Father Escobar has been Madam Speaker, I yield back the ways. For these reasons and countless the administrator of St. Anthony’s need for Congress to hire a proctologist more, I rise to congratulate and honor Parish in Pawtucket since 1977. He was to train Pentagon procurement offi- Mr. James Smith. incardinated into the diocese of Provi- cials on the buy American laws. f dence in 2000. f Mr. Speaker, I am sure that parish- IRS RECORDS SHOW 340,000 FED- BRING MONTGOMERY GI BILL ioners of St. Anthony’s will miss him ERAL EMPLOYEES OR FEDERAL INTO 21ST CENTURY as much as his new flock at Our Lady RETIREES HAVE FAILED TO PAY of the Rosary are looking forward to (Mr. HAYWORTH asked and was THEIR TAXES given permission to address the House greeting him. It was an honor and (Mr. DUNCAN asked and was given for 1 minute and to revise and extend privilege to welcome Father Escobar to permission to address the House for 1 his remarks.) this United States House of Represent- minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. HAYWORTH. Madam Speaker, I atives, and I thank him for his invoca- marks.) am so appreciative that the gentleman tion. Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, the from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT) points out f Scripps Howard News Service reported from time to time the seemingly non- Sunday that IRS records show 340,000 PRESIDENT’S DECISION ON sensical approach that Washington bu- Federal employees or Federal retirees VIEQUES WILL BE SHOWN TO BE reaucrats can take to the challenges have failed to pay their income taxes. WISE AND INSIGHTFUL we confront. How refreshing it is, 340,000, including, get this, almost 3,000 (Mr. WICKER asked and was given Madam Speaker, that today on this IRS employees. This information came permission to address the House for 1 House floor, we can strike a bipartisan from a report prepared by the govern- minute and to revise and extend his re- blow for common sense as we bring the ment’s own General Accounting Office. marks.) GI bill into the 21st century. Already we know from news reports Mr. WICKER. Madam Speaker, please Madam Speaker, a decisive bipar- that almost half of the tax advice that put me down as one of a substantial tisan majority is poised to pass this the IRS itself gives out is wrong. Now number of Republicans who applaud bill that will increase benefits some 70 we discover from this GAO report that the decision of President Bush to dis- percent because we understand to while the IRS comes after private citi- continue our Naval training on the is- maintain the integrity of our all-volun- zens, it cannot clean its own house. Al- land of Vieques. teer force, we need to have that prom- most 3,000 IRS employees not paying As Secretary England pointed out ise of education. their own taxes is scandalous. Federal last week, this decision is the best way The former senator from Arizona, Er- ethics laws require Federal employees to decompress a highly charged situa- nest McFarland, is part of this tradi- to pay their taxes as a condition of em- tion which was clouding other issues tion, in the post World War II days; and ployment. These 3,000 IRS employees between Puerto Rico and the mainland. our former colleague and former chair- who have not paid their taxes should be The Bush administration has made it man of the Committee on Veterans Af- ordered to pay immediately, or they clear that, while providing effective fairs, Sonny Montgomery of Mis- should be fired. training for Naval forces is our first sissippi, also striking a blow; along But the best thing, Madam Speaker, priority, alternative sites already exist with the dean of our delegation, the we could do would be to tear up or burn and other ranges can and will be found. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. STUMP). the confusing, convoluted Tax Code we I hope this can be done before May 2003. We thank them for this commonsense To those who decry the ‘‘political’’ legislation. now have, come up with a new, simple nature of this action, I invite them to Madam Speaker, I would hope that system and do away with the IRS mon- go to Puerto Rico, listen to the people the temptation to engage in petty poli- ster as we know it today. and gauge the depth of their intensity tics would be put aside for this sound f and ask this: Does anyone realistically piece of legislation this afternoon. HOUSE NEEDS TO ENSURE VET- believe it is in our national interest to f ERANS GET WHAT THEY DE- disregard, year after year, the over- JAMES SMITH WINS CONGRES- SERVE whelming popular will of our United SIONAL ART COMPETITION FOR States citizens on Puerto Rico? The (Mr. RODRIGUEZ asked and was FIFTH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE President’s decision will be shown to be given permission to address the House wise and insightful. (Mr. CLEMENT asked and was given for 1 minute and to revise and extend f permission to address the House for 1 his remarks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF marks.) today I rise because we have a major WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL Mr. CLEMENT. Madam Speaker, I bill before us, H.R. 1291, that will talk AWARDED TO GERMAN COMPANY rise today to honor James Smith, win- about the Montgomery GI bill; but I WITH NAZI ROOTS ner of the Congressional Art Competi- want to take this opportunity to dis- (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was tion for the Fifth Congressional Dis- cuss the process. given permission to address the House trict of Tennessee. James is a recent Madam Speaker, I am concerned that for 1 minute and to revise and extend graduate of my alma mater, Hillsboro as people learn about the political his remarks.) High School in Nashville, with his process and how it is supposed to oper- Mr. TRAFICANT. Madam Speaker, award-winning photograph entitled ate, here is a bill on the House floor first the Air Force buys Chinese boots. ‘‘Angels Come From Istanbul.’’ today that is very important, yet it

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 00:25 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.005 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 never saw the light in terms of sub- district court opinion that Virginia The Clerk read as follows: committee. It never had the oppor- cannot limit out-of-State waste com- H.R. 1291 tunity of being heard in full com- ing into its borders because such re- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- mittee. It never had the opportunity so strictions violate the Commerce Clause resentatives of the United States of America in that we could provide some amend- of the Constitution. This court decision Congress assembled, ments. makes the necessity of Congress pass- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. In fact, I presumed that when the ing interstate waste legislation all the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘21st Century leadership heard we had some amend- more urgent and compelling. Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act’’. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF BASIC EDU- ments to try to improve the bill, they With the determination of the courts CATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER chose to bring it on the House floor that State regulation of the interstate MONTGOMERY GI BILL. without the process that this body has hauling of garbage violates the Com- (a) IN GENERAL.—(1) Section 3015(a)(1) of allowed through the ages to allow an merce Clause, it is now time for Con- title 38, United States Code, is amended to opportunity for us to be able to influ- gress to specifically empower States to read as follows: ence. It is unfortunate. It is a good bill; curb the amount of trash coming into ‘‘(1) for an approved program of education pursued on a full-time basis, at the monthly yet we need to understand that we need landfills from outside the State. rate of— to improve this bill. The natural beauty of Virginia ‘‘(A) for months occurring during fiscal Madam Speaker, tuition rates should not be degraded by out-of-State year 2002, $800, throughout this country have risen. trash so that out-of-State haulers and ‘‘(B) for months occurring during fiscal The studies show that even the fees in trucking companies can reap benefits. year 2003, $950, a lot of universities are higher. We Virginians have spoken on this issue ‘‘(C) for months occurring during fiscal need to make sure that our veterans and legislation was consequently year 2004, $1,100, and get what they deserve, not only a proc- passed and signed by the Governor that ‘‘(D) for months occurring during a subse- quent fiscal year, the amount for months oc- ess but a service. restricted the entrance of interstate curring during the previous fiscal year in- f waste into the Commonwealth, but creased under subsection (h); or’’. then was struck down by the Federal (2) Section 3015(b)(1) of such title is amend- b 1415 courts. ed to read as follows: THE PRICE OF GAS Congress needs to act now to return ‘‘(1) for an approved program of education this issue back to the States where the pursued on a full-time basis, at the monthly (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- voices of the people can be heard. rate of— mission to address the House for 1 ‘‘(A) for months occurring during fiscal minute and to revise and extend his re- f year 2002, $650, marks.) ‘‘(B) for months occurring during fiscal APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO year 2003, $772, Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE today because I am outraged. I am out- ‘‘(C) for months occurring during fiscal COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S year 2004, $894, and raged that Americans are paying in REPUBLIC OF CHINA ‘‘(D) for months occurring during a subse- some places in Indiana upwards to $2 a The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. quent fiscal year, the amount for months oc- gallon for gasoline. Families across curring during the previous fiscal year in- this country are being hurt by the fluc- BIGGERT). Without objection, and pur- creased under subsection (h); or’’. tuating cost of fueling their cars. Stop- suant to section 303(a) of Public Law (b) CPI ADJUSTMENT.—No adjustment in ping at the pump is no longer a routine 106–286, the Chair announces the rates of educational assistance shall be made function. Speaker’s appointment of the following under section 3015(h) of title 38, United Members of the House to the Congres- States Code, for fiscal years 2002, 2003, and We have heard of sticker shock, 2004. Madam Speaker. Now we have been in- sional-Executive Commission on the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- troduced this summer to pump sticker People’s Republic of China: ant to the rule, the gentleman from shock. Mr. BEREUTER, Nebraska, cochair- New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) and the gen- For years our colleagues in the other man; tleman from Illinois (Mr. EVANS) each party have been actively working Mr. LEACH, Iowa; Mr. DREIER, California; will control 20 minutes. against opening new refineries and The Chair recognizes the gentleman other methods of increasing the domes- Mr. WOLF, Virginia; from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH). tic supply of oil and gasoline. They Mr. PITTS, Pennsylvania. There was no objection. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam have tried to demonize the oil industry Speaker, I yield myself such time as I of late and place the blame for rising f may consume. costs squarely on the shoulders of ex- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Madam Speaker, today the House of ecutives and CEOs. Their political PRO TEMPORE Representatives has an historic oppor- ploys have cost American drivers mil- tunity to reaffirm our commitment to lions at the pump and have increased The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- veterans, promote higher education, our reliance on foreign oil to such an ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair boost military recruitment and reten- extent that 60 percent of our oil comes announces that she will postpone fur- tion and strengthen the ladder of op- from abroad. ther proceedings today on each motion portunity by passing H.R. 1291, the 21st Madam Speaker, I am happy to say to suspend the rules on which a re- Century Montgomery GI Bill Enhance- that our President is leading on in- corded vote or the yeas and nays are ment Act. creased energy independence and the ordered, or on which the vote is ob- This legislation, which I introduced Republican majority in this body jected to under clause 6 of rule XX. on March 29 with 57 cosponsors, includ- stands with him to end the day of Any record votes on postponed ques- ing my good friend and colleague the pump shock in this summer and in the tions will be taken after debate has gentleman from Illinois (Mr. EVANS), months ahead for American families. concluded on all motions to suspend now has over 100 cosponsors and is sup- the rules, but not before 6 p.m. today. f ported by almost two dozen veterans f service, military and higher education CONGRESSIONAL ACTION NEEDED organizations as well as Secretary of REGARDING OUT-OF-STATE WASTE 21ST CENTURY MONTGOMERY GI Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi. The (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia BILL ENHANCEMENT ACT bill responds to the rising costs of col- asked and was given permission to ad- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam lege education by providing a 70 per- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules cent increase in total benefits to eligi- vise and extend her remarks.) and pass the bill (H.R. 1291) to amend ble veterans in less than 3 years. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. title 38, United States Code, to increase Not since the enactment of the Mont- Madam Speaker, I rise today to note the amount of educational benefits for gomery GI Bill in 1985 have we had the the recent decision of the Fourth Cir- veterans under the Montgomery GI opportunity to vote for such a dra- cuit Court of Appeals upholding the Bill. matic increase in veterans educational

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 01:34 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.007 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3213 benefits. I hope that all of my col- stated in its testimony to the com- on the fiscal year 2002 budget also leagues will support this legislation. mittee, and I want to thank our distin- states that we need to take major steps Madam Speaker, since the enactment guished chair of the Subcommittee on now, no delay, to increase the benefit of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act Benefits, the gentleman from Arizona for today’s veterans who are currently of 1944, commonly called the GI Bill, (Mr. HAYWORTH), for the two out- eligible for the program. On a bipar- we have continuously provided edu- standing hearings that he chaired, that tisan basis, Members of the Committee cational support for our Nation’s vet- between academic years 1980–1981 and on Veterans’ Affairs agreed that a erans. The original GI Bill is univer- 2000–2001, average tuition and fees at 4- graduated increase in the current sally recognized as one of the most suc- year public and 2-year public colleges monthly benefit was the most impor- cessful pieces of legislation ever ap- rose 336 percent. For private colleges it tant step we could take over the next 3 proved by the Congress. rose by 352 percent. years to encourage veterans to use the In the decade following World War II, Under current law, a full-time vet- benefit they had earned by faithful more than 2 million eligible men and eran student receives $650 monthly service to our Nation. For the first women went to college using these edu- under the Montgomery GI Bill from time in anyone’s memory, the chair- cational benefits. The result was an which the veteran student pays tui- man of the Committee on the Budget American workforce enriched by 450,000 tion, books, supplies, fees and subsist- accepted our committee recommenda- engineers, 238,000 teachers, 91,000 sci- ence allowance, including housing, food tion and included the necessary funds entists, 67,000 doctors, 22,000 dentists, and transportation. However, accord- in the budget resolution. He also and another million college-educated ing to data furnished by the College fought to keep those funds in the con- men and women. It is estimated that Board, the current $650 per month ference report. As a result, we are able another 5 million men and women re- would have to be raised to $1,025 for a to bring to this floor a bill that is in ceived other schooling or job training veteran student to attend a 4-year pub- compliance with the Budget Act. using the GI Bill. All told, approxi- lic college as a commuter student at an Madam Speaker, H.R. 1291 is good mately 7.8 million men and women average cost of $9,229 per year. news for veterans. It is good for edu- That is just what our legislation were educated or trained by the GI cation. It is good for our military and does, I say to my colleagues. H.R. 1291 Bill, helping to create what we know as our national defense. And it is good for increases the $650 monthly amount to the modern middle class. our economy. H.R. 1291 is good public $800 per month effective this October 1, The original GI Bill exceeded all ex- policy. I sincerely hope that all of our then to $950 per month effective Octo- pectations and had enormous benefits Members will support it. ber 1, 2002, and then finally to $1,100 per beyond the immediate benefits given to Finally, Madam Speaker, I must, regrettably, month effective October 1, 2003. This our deserving war veterans. College en- comment on the process that brought us here represents, a 70 percent increase in the rollment grew dramatically. In 1947, GI today. Since I first entered the House in 1981, monthly educational benefit in 3 years. Bill enrollees accounted for almost half I have had the honor to serve on the Vet- As we point out in this chart, it goes of all the total college population, re- erans’ Affairs Committee, first as a Member, from $23,400 to $39,600 after being fully sulting in the need for more and larger later as Vice Chairman and now as Chairman. phased in. colleges and universities. In my home Madam Speaker, in this era of invest- During these twenty-one years, I had the privi- State of New Jersey, for example, Rut- ing our scarce resources in areas that lege of serving for 14 years with Chairman gers University saw its admissions produce positive results, let me briefly Sonny Montgomery, the Montgomery GI Bill’s grow from a pre-war high of 7,000 to al- share with my colleagues what the ef- namesake, as well as for 6 years with Chair- most 16,000. fect of this bill will be. At the moment, man BOB STUMP, now the Armed Services A Veterans’ Administration study in there are 266,000 veterans who are en- Committee Chairman. During all these years, 1965, Madam Speaker, showed that due rolled in school under the Montgomery the Veterans’ Affairs Committee operated on a to the increased earning power of GI GI Bill. This is anticipated to increase bipartisan basis with one simple goal: to help Bill college graduates, Federal Govern- to about 330,000 over the next 10 years. improve the lives of our nation’s veterans. ment income tax revenues rose by However, with the approval of our leg- During the five and half months I have more than $1 billion annually. And in islation, the number of veteran stu- served as Chairman, we have sought to con- less than 20 years, the $14 billion cost dents in school under the MGIB will in- tinue this tradition and operate on a bipartisan of the original program had been re- crease to about 375,000 in 2011, an in- basis. I was gratified when the Committee ap- couped. crease of 45,000 over the current esti- proved in a unanimous vote—let me empha- Madam Speaker, there is widespread mate. And each of these students will size that—a unanimous vote, the Views and agreement on the effect and effective- be positioned, we believe, to obtain a Estimates Report for the Budget Committee. It ness of veterans’ educational programs. better job and make more money, thus was in large part due to our bipartisan ap- Building upon the success of the GI repaying many times over our Nation’s proach—doing what was right for our vet- Bill, Congress approved a second bill, investment in them under the MGI erans, not for our parties or our political ca- the Veterans Readjustment Assistance Bill. reers—that we were successful in seeing a 12 Act of 1952, during the Korean War; Let me also point out to my col- percent increase for veterans spending in this then a third bill, the Veterans Read- leagues that there will also be an ancil- year’s budget. justment Benefits Act of 1966, during lary impact on utilization. We know Madam Speaker, H.R. 1291, the legislation the Vietnam War; and a fourth bill, the that something on the order of 50 per- we are considering today, resulted from a lot Veterans Educational Assistance Act, cent of the people who are eligible are of hard work by the Members and staff of the for the post-Vietnam War era. using this benefit. It just has not been Veterans’ Affairs Committee—Republicans Finally, in 1985, Congress approved enough to make the difference. This, and Democrats—over many, many months. today’s Montgomery GI Bill, or MGIB, we believe, will boost that participa- This legislation offers a realistic yet substantial which was designed not only to help tion. increase—a 70 percent increase—in the veterans make a transition into the Let me also say, Madam Speaker, amount of money available to veterans for workforce through additional edu- that this bill is indeed a starting point. educational benefits. cation and training, but also to support It is not an ending point. Our com- Madam Speaker, it was with some sadness the concept of an all-volunteer Armed mittee report on the Budget for fiscal last week that I learned that the Democrats on Forces. The use of educational benefits year 2002 says that the ultimate goal is the Committee, having already agreed to our as a recruitment tool has been one of a Montgomery GI Bill that pays tui- bipartisan strategy for moving H.R. 1291, re- the most spectacularly successful of all tion, fees and a monthly subsistence al- versed course and decided instead to take a the tools given to our Nation’s mili- lowance, thus allowing veterans to pur- political course. Their ploy to offer an amend- tary recruiters. sue enrollment in any educational in- ment raising the cost of the program from $9 However, Madam Speaker, as we all stitution in America limited only by billion over ten years to more than $23 billion know, the skyrocketing costs of a col- their own aspirations, abilities and ini- over ten years may appear alluring to some, lege education have seriously eroded tiative. but is not paid for in the budget resolution and the buying power of the MGIB benefits. However, after looking at the history ultimately it is unsustainable and would stand The Congressional Research Service of the program, our committee report no chance of becoming law.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 00:25 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.031 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3214 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 Madam Speaker, I understand that some Ranking Member of the Benefits Sub- It has been said that this legislation members would like to see an even larger in- committee, for their hard work on this bill. is a partial step. That is an acknowl- crease in educational benefits for veterans I also want to thank Ranking Member EVANS edgment that the benefits provided by than the 70 percent increase that my legisla- for his continuous efforts on behalf of our the legislation are insufficient. Years tion offers—frankly I would like to get to the servicemembers and veterans. from now, a future Congress may enact point where we can offer a full tuition and ex- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to legislation providing veterans a truly penses GI bill—but we are not yet there. support the 21st Century Montgomery GI Bill meaningful educational benefit. There That’s why the Committee, on a bipartisan Enhancement Act. is no time at this point to wait, how- basis, had made the decision to move quickly Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ever. That meaningful veterans edu- to pass H.R. 1291 with its 70 percent in- ance of my time. cation benefit could be provided now. I crease, get it signed into law, and then see Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I yield am forced to conclude the leadership of what could be done next. myself such time as I may consume. this Congress is too timid and not will- That’s why on March 27, when we held our (Mr. EVANS asked and was given ing to undertake that important step. bipartisan press conference introducing H.R. permission to revise and extend his re- It may be said that it costs too much 1291, Mr. Evans himself said: marks, and include extraneous mate- to provide our servicemen and women ‘‘I view the Smith-Evans legislation that will rial.) an educational benefit worthy of their soon be introduced as the next interim step to- Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I urge service. I understand the budgetary ward the Committee’s final goal of providing all Members to vote for this measure. surplus of the next 10 years is expected our veterans with the full costs of getting edu- This legislation provides an increase to be $500 billion. It is not a question cated.’’ which is moderate but it is important about the budget. It is a question about That’s why on May 24, Mr. REYES, the in veterans’ educational benefits. our priorities. Ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on I want to salute the gentleman from The importance of a meaningful vet- Benefits said: New Jersey (Mr. SMITH), the chairman. erans educational benefit is well under- ‘‘H.R. 1291...represents a step in the He has worked together with me in the stood. The educational opportunities right direction toward ensuring that these op- past. I look forward to a good relation- veterans had during World War II fun- portunities for our veterans remain real and ship in the future. He got that budg- damentally changed our Nation for the truly meaningful opportunities for all. etary increase. We are quite proud of better, as the gentleman from New Jer- ‘‘While I think everyone wishes it could do his hard work in that regard. We have sey (Mr. SMITH) has pointed out. more, H.R. 1291 would indeed go far toward some differences on this issue today, Military service today is no less wor- fulfilling our collective goals. And I am proud but they are honest differences. thy. I regret that this measure pro- to be a cosponsor of this very important and I regret that no member of the Sub- vides inadequate benefits. I regret com- vital legislation.’’ committee on Benefits or the full Com- mittee members are not given the op- Madam Speaker, I said at the outset that mittee on Veterans’ Affairs has been portunity to do their job. I regret that today can be an historic day for our nation’s given the opportunity to vote on this the gentleman from Texas (Mr. REYES), veterans. We have an opportunity to continue measure or alternative legislation. the ranking Democrat member of the our longstanding tradition of supporting our Ironically, while this measure will im- Subcommittee on Benefits, will be un- veterans in a bipartisan manner. prove educational benefits for men and able to participate in this debate be- Let’s do what is right for our veterans. Let’s women in uniform who serve to protect cause of the circumstances by which make real progress, not just speeches. Let’s and defend our freedoms and liberties, this measure was brought to the floor. agree to work together, on a bipartisan basis, members have been stripped of their without rancor or ill-will, to join together to en- right to vote in committee. Nonetheless, I urge my colleagues to sure that we do right for those who have done support this measure. I salute the gen- b 1430 right for us. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) Let’s pass this historic legislation which will Not only have Members been and his staff for their hard work; but result in a dramatic increase in GI educational disenfranchised, so too have the men our veterans, I believe, deserve the help benefits—a 70 percent increase. In 1944, dur- and women who elected them to rep- that they get from the Federal Govern- ing consideration of the original GI Bill, the resent them in office here in the Con- ment, and we must do more to make Senate voted 50 to nothing for approval and gress. this a meaningful piece of legislation. the House followed suit, voting 387 to 0 in After days of hearings of testimony favor of this historic legislation. I hope we can from more than two dozen witnesses, VA BENEFITS AS PERCENT OF ANNUAL HIGHER EDUCATION 1 do the same today. there was no debate and there was no COSTS Madam Speaker, I would urge all of my col- vote on this measure or any other pro- Percentage of cost covered in fiscal year— leagues to join me today in voting unani- posal. This, I believe, is a sad com- mously to approve H.R. 1291, and renew our mentary. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 commitment to the men and women who are It will be said that this measure pro- H.R. 1291 ...... 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 vides a major increase in the edu- Evans amendment ...... 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 on the front lines promoting freedom and Current law ...... 20 20 19 19 19 19 18 peace all over the world. cational benefits for veterans; but 1 Combined cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies based on data pro- Madam Speaker, I want to thank Mr. while that is true, we could do much vided by The College Board, plus annual stipend of $7,200 for living ex- HAYWORTH and Mr. REYES, Chairman and more. penses.

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Average tuition + fees ...... $9,921 $10,418 $10,939 $11,486 $12,060 $12,663 $13,296 $13,961 $14,659 $15,392 Average books + supplies ...... 717 753 791 831 873 916 962 1,010 1,061 1,114

Subtotal 1 ...... 10,638 11,171 11,730 12,317 12,933 13,579 14,258 14,971 15,720 16,506 Living stipend 2 ...... 7,200 7,380 7,565 7,754 7,948 8,146 8,350 8,558 8,772 8,992 Average annual cost ...... 17,838 18,551 19,295 20,071 20,881 21,725 22,608 23,529 24,492 25,498 Average annual benefit under current law 3 ...... 3,680 3,785 3,889 3,998 4,087 4,192 4,297 4,407 4,517 4,633 Percentage covered ...... 21% 20% 20% 20% 20% 19% 19% 19% 18% 18% Average annual benefit under HR 1291 4 ...... $4,485 $5,372 $6,364 $6,525 $6,687 $6,855 $7,029 $7,202 $7,382 $7,567 Percentage covered ...... 25% 29% 33% 33% 32% 32% 31% 31% 30% 30% Average annual benefit under HR 320 ...... $3,680 $3,785 $3,889 $20,071 $20,881 $21,725 $22,608 $23,529 $24,492 $25,498 Percentage covered ...... 21% 20% 20% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 1 Assumes inflation of 2.5% over CPIU, or 5% (CBO). 2 Assumes 2.5% COLA (CBO). 3 Assumes 2.5% COLA (CBO). 4 Assumes 2.5% COLA after FY 2004.

Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam tleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH), ance of my time. Speaker, I yield such time as he may the chairman of the Subcommittee on consume to the distinguished gen- Benefits.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 00:25 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.012 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3215 (Mr. HAYWORTH asked and was improvement as a transition tool from gomery GI Bill Enhancement Act. As a given permission to revise and extend military to civilian life. At present, it co-sponsor of the bill, I urge its pas- his remarks.) pays $650 per month, from which the sage. This legislation continues our ef- Mr. HAYWORTH. Madam Speaker, I veteran must pay for tuition, books, forts to improve the education program welcome this opportunity to come to fees, housing, transportation, and myr- for our men and women in uniform. the well of this House to speak in iad other personal expenses that stu- The bill provides an increase in bene- strong support of this legislation. dents incur while attending college. fits, including raising the monthly edu- At this point, Madam Speaker, it is Sixty-eight percent of veterans are cational stipend to $800 a month for fis- also important that I respond to some married at the time of separation from cal year 2002, to $1,100 by fiscal year of the observations of the gentleman the military and many of those vets 2004. from Illinois (Mr. EVANS), my friend have children. These vets are presented I remember well the beginnings of and the ranking member. with even further expenses while try- what was later known to be the Mont- I think it is important to point out ing to obtain higher education. gomery GI bill. It was shared between to this House that when the Committee I would note that from 1987 through the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on Veterans’ Affairs met earlier this 1997, VA reported that only 37 percent and the House Committee on Armed year to consider what our veterans of eligible veterans used the Mont- Services, and I remember playing a budget should be, it decided unani- gomery GI bill. In comparison, almost part in making sure that it reached the mously to request funds to increase the 64 percent of Vietnam-era GIs used floor at that time. Montgomery GI bill to $1,100 over 3 their education benefits during the The gentleman from Mississippi, the years. It also talked about the desir- first 10 years of the program. Honorable Sonny Montgomery, was the ability of ultimately changing the pro- Providing for the common defense author, is the author; and we should re- gram so that veterans would be enti- was the primary reason for estab- member his efforts as we improve on tled to a monthly stipend, as well as lishing our constitutional Republic. that bill today. government reimbursement of tuition Therefore, military service is our Na- This legislation is the right step to- and fees, at any postsecondary institu- tion’s most fundamental form of na- ward enhancing this bill for our vet- tion in the United States. tional service. Today’s servicemember erans. We must continue to take ad- However, the committee did not ask is no less valued than those who were vantage of opportunities to provide our that funds for this program change be conscripted. Service personnel and vet- veterans a truly meaningful and sub- included in the budget resolution. In- erans represent an untapped oppor- stantial educational program. deed, the committee explicitly stated tunity for the Nation, as Mr. G. Kim Full funding for tuition and fees and that it would not seek funding for such Wincup, vice chairman of the Transi- a monthly stipend for living expenses a change until after a bill like this one tion Commission, stated in his testi- in exchange for a service commitment we are bringing to the floor today had mony before our Subcommittee on would dramatically improve the GI been enacted into law. Not only did the Benefits. program and would bring parity with Democratic substitute offered by the We as a Nation benefit from highly other scholarship and tuition assist- gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. educated veterans. The gentleman from ance programs currently available to SPRATT) contain funds to go beyond New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON), chairman of young Americans. Efforts by the gen- what was requested by the Committee the Joint Economic Committee, testi- tleman from Illinois (Mr. EVANS) to on Veteran’s Affairs, it also should be fied before our subcommittee that, build upon improvements under the noted that although the Blue Dog Dem- quoting now, ‘‘providing our veterans Montgomery GI bill will greatly im- ocrat budget substitute contained in- with educational assistance creates a prove this education program for our creased amounts specifically to fund more highly educated, productive H.R. 320, my good friend, the ranking workforce, that spurs the economy men and women in uniform, and I hope member from Illinois, voted against while rewarding the dedication and that his efforts on the Committee on that proposal. great sacrifices made by members of Veterans’ Affairs will continue and Madam Speaker, the bottom line on our military.’’ that they will be able to pass addi- the legislation today is this: rather Madam Speaker, I would suggest this tional educational benefits, as the gen- than being prisoners of process, we bill is not just about greater pur- tleman from Illinois (Mr. EVANS) so de- have a chance to enact sound policy, a chasing power under the Montgomery sires. 70, 7–0, a 70 percent increase in benefits GI bill. It is about the value we place Now while it is important that the under the Montgomery GI bill over the on our military volunteers, persons House consider this legislation, the next 3 years. That is something that is who are in fact not drafted into the process by which it is brought to the meaningful for today’s veterans. That military but who as a Nation have floor concerns me. It is deeply dis- is why I rise in strong support of this asked to serve voluntarily, military turbing that no member of the Sub- legislation. veterans who are indeed a unique na- committee on Benefits or of the full We should note this bill was intro- tional resource. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has duced by the gentleman from New Jer- These are individuals who after they been given the opportunity to engage sey (Mr. SMITH). It is cosponsored by conclude their military service will ul- in a full and open debate on this meas- 105 Members of this body, including as timately use this GI bill not only to ure or vote on the bill before today. original cosponsors the majority lead- catch up with their nonveteran peers I hope procedural abuses like this do er, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. but also to serve among America’s not occur again, because it is not fair, ARMEY); the dean of all House Mem- leaders. either to the Members of this body or bers, the gentleman from Michigan I would applaud the chairman for his to the veterans for whom it is intended (Mr. DINGELL); the chairman of the leadership on this bill. I urge all of my to benefit. Joint Economic Committee, the gen- colleagues to support this important Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON); piece of legislation. What part of a 70 Speaker, I reserve the balance of my and the chairman of the House Com- percent increase do my colleagues fail time. mittee on Armed Services and the dean to understand? Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I yield of our Arizona delegation, the gen- Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ar- tleman from Arizona (Mr. STUMP). 3 minutes to the gentleman from Mis- kansas (Mr. SNYDER). As my friend, the gentleman from souri (Mr. SKELTON), the ranking mem- Mr. SNYDER. Madam Speaker, as New Jersey (Mr. SMITH), the chairman ber of the Committee on Armed Serv- one of the veterans who took advan- of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, ices. tage of the GI bill after I got out of the said, this measure increases the bill, Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I Marine Corps, in fact to the tune of 45 again, we cannot state it enough, by 70 thank my friend, the gentleman from months, or 2 years of undergraduate percent over the next 3 fiscal years, the Illinois (Mr. EVANS), for yielding me and 3 years of medical school, like all most substantial increase to date. this time. Members of this House I care about the There is no disputing the fact that Madam Speaker, I rise in support of GI bill, and that is why I find this proc- the current Montgomery GI bill needs H.R. 1291, the 21st Century Mont- ess in which those of us who serve on

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 00:25 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.012 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3216 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs lege board, the monthly benefit needed If my colleagues believe, as I do, that an im- was an unfortunate one in which this to meet current average costs for a 4- proved education benefit will not only serve as bill did not come before the committee year college is $1,025. Yet the current an enlistment tool, but will also provide a more to be considered and voted on. GI bill benefit is only $650. educated citizenry, then I urge them to join me What are my concerns? Well, in 1999, Madam Speaker, $650 per month is in supporting this bill. Anthony Principi, who is now Sec- just not enough. As a consequence, Let’s help our young citizens. Let’s help the retary of Veterans Affairs, and this was America’s youth and their families no military. Let’s help America! Let’s pass this bill. before he was Secretary of Veterans Af- longer see military service as a path to Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I yield fairs, chaired a commission known as education. They see it as a detour away 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas the Principi Commission. The formal from their college plans. (Mr. RODRIGUEZ). Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, I title was ‘‘Report of the Congressional b 1445 Commission on Service Members and am proud to be here today and be a co- Veterans Transition Assistance.’’ As a Vietnam veteran and somebody sponsor of H.R. 1291, the 21st Century Basically, what this report called for who spent 30 years in the Reserves, I GI Bill Enhancement Act. At a time was a return to an education benefit know that quality personnel are the when drastic tax cuts have over- for our veterans, much more like the backbone and the brains of our mili- shadowed our Nation’s priorities, it is original GI bill right after World War tary, and one way to attract quality refreshing that the House should take II. personnel is to provide an enhanced up the legislation that takes a major Now what is the problem? What is education benefit. step towards restoring purchasing the difference between what the If my colleagues believe as I do that power for the GI Bill. Principi Commission called for and the an improved education benefit is going Educational benefits are the mili- legislation we are considering today? to serve as an enlistment tool and is tary’s best recruiting tool. The Mont- The average budget last year for 4 also going to provide for an educated gomery GI Bill must be modernized to years for tuition and fees only was citizenry, then support this bill. Let us meet today’s demands. H.R. 1291 moves toward this goal of expanding access to about $3,500. If we add in the costs, liv- help our young citizens, let us help our higher education by increasing the cur- ing expenses for a student, that gets to military, let us help America. Vote for rent monthly benefits from $650 to $800 about $12,000. this bill. The average private college tuition Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of by the year 2002, and ultimately to $1,100 by 2004. for a 4-year college was about $16,300 H.R. 1291, the 21st Century Montgomery GI Clearly, today’s legislation provides last year. That does not include any Bill Enhancement Act, and I commend Chair- a stronger education package to the man SMITH and subcommittee Chairman living expenses. That is just tuition men and women who choose to serve and fees. HAYWORTH for their leadership in introducing the bill we are considering this afternoon. our country. It does not take a whole lot of math However, while I support this meas- This bipartisan bill greatly improves the to figure out that 3 years from now, ure, I regret that I did not have the op- Montgomery GI Bill as a recruitment tool for when the bill we are considering today portunity to vote for the bill in full our military services. is in full effect, the maximum benefit committee because of the manner in Based on recent testimony provided to the annually will be $13,200; $3,000 short of which H.R. 1291 was brought to the just the tuition and fees with nothing Veterans’ Affairs Committee by the College House floor. provided for living expenses. Board, the monthly benefit needed to meet the More importantly, I am disappointed So in my view what we have done, current average cost for a four-year college is that the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Madam Speaker, is missed an oppor- $1,025. Yet the current GI Bill benefit is only EVANS), the ranking member, was not tunity to increase opportunity for our $650 per month. permitted to offer his amendment dur- veterans; to help our military recruit- Madam Speaker, $650 per month is just not ing the subcommittee markup on H.R. ers; to help our colleges; and perhaps, enough. As a consequence, America’s youth 1291, which was abruptly canceled. most important of all, to help the stu- and their families no longer see military serv- H.R. 320, the amendment offered by dents at all of our colleges, even our ice as the path to education; they see it as a the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. very expensive 4-year private colleges, detour away from their college plans. This, in EVANS), the Montgomery GI Bill Im- who would benefit by sitting next to a turn, makes it more difficult to recruit young provements Act, would have provided 4-year veteran of the military. high school graduates into the services. additional resources for tuition, would We will all vote for this bill, Madam As a Vietnam veteran, and as someone who have provided additional resources for Speaker; but it could have been so has spent 30 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, fees, would have provided additional much better. I know that quality personnel are the back- resources for books and supplies, as Let me make some response to the bone and the brains of our military. One way well as provided assistance and allow- comments earlier that somehow we to attract quality personnel into the military is ances for these people that would have were engaging in petty politics. It is to provide an enhanced education benefit enlisted for 4 additional years in serv- not petty politics to want to improve through the GI Bill; and H.R. 1291 does just ice. As drafted and presented today on this bill or any bill. It is not petty poli- this. the House floor, H.R. 1291 only provides tics to want bills to go through com- Under the provisions of this legislation, the modest assistance in covering this mittee. It is certainly not petty poli- monthly educational benefit for someone who cost. tics to be in agreement with the cur- commits to a standard three-year enlistment Yes, we are happy that this is here. rent Secretary of Veterans Affairs, An- will go from $800 in October of this year; to We would have had a great opportunity thony Principi, who put out this very $950 in October 2002; to $1,100 on October to make some things happen, and it is important report; and the amendment 1, 2003. unfortunate we did not have the oppor- of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. A two-year enlistment with a four-year com- tunity to make that happen. EVANS) that he wanted to bring up in mitment to the Reserves also carries an im- My understanding is, based on the committee merely reflects the desires proved benefit. rules that we operate under, Rule of the Principi Commission. Testimony before the Veterans’ Affairs Com- 4(c)(1), the committee rule states that Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam mittee shows that the majority of recruits, each subcommittee is authorized to Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gen- across all branches of service, list money for meet and report to the full committee tleman from Connecticut (Mr. SIM- education as their primary reason for enlist- on all matters under its jurisdiction. MONS). ment. It is clear that an increase in that money These committees were not allowed Mr. SIMMONS. Madam Speaker, I would provide a greater incentive for high to practice the way we should, and it is rise in strong support of H.R. 1291. This school graduates to join the military. something that we also need to recog- bipartisan bill greatly increases the On May 24th of this year, the personnel nize, that this is not a way of handling Montgomery GI bill as a recruitment chiefs from all of our military services testified our issues that come before the House. tool for our military services. Based on that H.R. 1291’s enhancements to the Mont- As we look in terms of the resources recent testimony provided to the Com- gomery GI Bill would be ‘‘very effective’’ as a that we have now and the costs of high- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs by the col- recruitment and retention tool. er education, recent reports show that

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 02:04 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.014 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3217 fees alone are higher than tuition in uals who attain higher degrees—are more There are other bills that would make bigger most universities around the country, likely to be able to support themselves and leaps in shorter time. But the fact of the matter so there is a real need for us to look at their families through steady employment, and is that it is the bill before us that is fully funded this seriously. less likely to require government assistance. in the budget resolution passed by this house. We can stand here today and be Furthermore, according to a study done for It is not a responsible course of government to proud of this piece of legislation, but the VA by the Klemm Analysis Group last make promises that cannot be kept. Over we can also not feel proud of the way it year, servicemembers who gain college edu- time, given the commitment of our Veterans’ was handled. Why, why, did this par- cation or additional skills and training using Affairs Chairman CHRIS SMITH and others on ticular piece of legislation not have an the Montgomery GI Bill contribute more to our the committee and in this body, we may very opportunity to have a vote? economy than servicemembers who do not well get a benefit comparable to the promise Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam take advantage of this program. They are able of the original GI Bill. But, in the meantime, as Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the dis- to get higher paying jobs, buy more goods and Carl Sagan once said, ‘‘It’s better to light a tinguished gentleman from Florida services, and invest at higher levels. In fact, candle than to curse the darkness.’’ (Mr. CRENSHAW). the Klemm study indicates that for every dollar Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman CHRIS Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, as the government spends on the Montgomery GI SMITH for introducing this legislation, and an original cosponsor of this legisla- Bill for servicemembers who use these bene- pledge my commitment to continuing to work tion, I am proud to stand here and urge fits to get a four-year degree, as much as $14 with him for further improvements in these im- its passage, because I think it improves is returned to the economy. For portant education benefits. I encourage my one of the most popular and important servicemembers who use the benefits to get a colleagues to make that pledge with me. With benefits that the military offers today, two-year degree, as much as $17 is returned that, I urge my colleagues to support this leg- the GI Bill. to the economy. islation. When it started after World War II, Regrettably, too few servicemembers take Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I have as you know, it really changed the way advantage of this benefit because it has failed no further requests for time, and I we look at higher education in Amer- to keep pace with the skyrocketing costs of yield back the balance of my time. ica, because it took the college edu- higher education. The current benefits under Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam cation opportunity and experience and the Montgomery GI Bill cover just 63% of the Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distin- changed it from kind of an elite oppor- average cost of a baccalaureate degree for a guished gentleman from New York (Mr. tunity for a privileged few to some- commuter student at a state college with no GILMAN). (Mr. GILMAN asked and was given thing that everybody could enjoy. All other expenses. And, it is rare that the permission to revise and extend his re- Americans could enjoy that. It became servicemember taking advantage of his GI Bill benefits has no other expenses. In fact, more marks.) the fulfillment of the American dream, than two-thirds of all veterans are married at Mr. GILMAN. Madam Speaker, I and became something that we could separation from the military, and many have thank the gentleman for yielding me look forward to. It became a way that children. time. a grateful Nation could say thank you The 21st Century Montgomery GI Bill En- Madam Speaker, I want to commend and pay back those patriots that hancement Act provides the most significant the gentleman from New Jersey, the marched into harm’s way to change increase—an increase of nearly 70% from the distinguished chairman of our com- this world. current benefit of $650 per month to the fully mittee, for bringing this measure to But it got expensive to provide edu- implemented benefit of $1,100 per month in the floor. cation, and it was hard to keep up. Yet 2004—in this program’s 16-year history. Ac- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- this legislation does just that. We have cording to the National Association of Inde- port of this measure, the GI Enhance- heard it increases those benefits by 70 pendent Colleges and Universities during testi- ment Act, and urge my colleagues to percent, and that is important, but it mony before the Veterans’ Affairs Sub- join in lending their support. This bill also should be emphasized that every committee on Benefits earlier this month, this provides education benefits to veterans dollar we spend is a good investment, $1,100 benefit ‘‘would cover the full tuition to a level more in line with today’s in- because every time we spend a dollar charges at many four year public institutions, creasingly expensive higher education helping some young man or woman get and even at a substantial number of private opportunities by raising the current an education, it returns back into our colleges.’’ monthly Montgomery GI Bill rates. economy. It is estimated in a two-year There is little doubt that the original GI Bill Madam Speaker, this GI Bill is the degree, that a dollar spend comes back benefits, which paid the full costs for a higher most profound and far-reaching piece seventeen-fold. In a four-year degree, it education, were tremendously successful both of legislation enacted by the Congress comes back fourteen-fold. as a recruitment and retention tool, and as a in the 20th century. The program, first I encourage everyone to support the bridge from military to civilian life. That pro- implemented after World War II, sin- passage of this. I want to thank the gram helped veterans returning home from gle-handedly afforded college education gentleman from New Jersey (Chairman World War II transition smoothly into civilian to the millions of middle and working SMITH) for introducing this legislation life, and our nation was all the better for it. It class men and women who served dur- and for his leadership. I pledge my is estimated that every dollar invested in the ing the war, and it helped transform commitment to make it even better. I GI Bill brought between $5 and $12.50 back America in the postwar years, leading urge everyone to pass this legislation. into the economy in the form of higher wage- to the ‘‘baby-boom’’ and the rise of Madam Speaker, as an original cosponsor paying jobs and increased purchases of goods middle class suburbia. of this truly landmark legislation, I rise in and services. These patriots bore the weight Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to strong support of the 21st Century Mont- of the building of a new America. They first support this worthy, timely legisla- gomery GI Bill Enhancement Act. This legisla- saved the nation from tyranny and then helped tion. With prices rising three times tion will vastly improve one of the most pop- the nation to rise to the responsibilities of faster than the Consumer Price Index, ular and important benefits our military pro- world leadership with the help of the GI Bill. I can think of no better way to enhance vides—the All Volunteer Force Educational H.R. 1291 does not restore the Montgomery the education benefits that we provide Assistance Program, or the Montgomery GI GI Bill to the high standards of its prede- for those who serve in our Armed Bill. cessor. It would be enormously difficult to Forces. This important program serves two main keep up the pace of increases in the costs of Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam purposes: higher education. In the past twenty years, the Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the dis- (1) It is a key recruitment and retention tool average tuition and fees at 4-year private col- tinguished gentleman from Mississippi for our military, and leges rose by 352%. During that same period, (Mr. PICKERING). (2) It helps servicemembers transition into the costs at 4- and 2-year public colleges rose Mr. PICKERING. Madam Speaker, I civilian life and apply the skills they learned in by 336%. But, while H.R. 1291 may not be all rise with great pride to support H.R. uniform in the larger society. that we want it to be, it does make significant 1291, the 21st Century Montgomery GI The program has a broad and overwhelm- progress. It will enable many more Bill. It is a great honor for me to fol- ingly positive impact on society. servicemembers to take advantage of this low G.V. Sonny Montgomery, who rep- Servicemembers with college degrees or addi- great tool for advancing their hopes and im- resented the Third District of Mis- tional skills and training—as with any individ- proving their prospects for the future. sissippi, the legislation which bears his

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We can strengthen the retention of our bers of the Army-Air Force National his leadership on veteran’s issues. trained solders, if we deliver appropriate bene- Guard throughout the district; 1,410 ac- Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise fits and support. tive duty Air Force at Columbus Air today in support of H.R. 1291, the 21st Cen- At the same time, it is critical that the cur- Force Base; 1,646 active duty Navy and tury Montgomery GI Bill Enhancements Act. rent cost of higher education be reflected. The Marine Corps personnel at Meridian, This measure will modernize one of the most cost of higher education since the inception of Mississippi. important pieces of legislation of the Twentieth the Montgomery GI Bill in 1985 has increased It means that they will have the op- Century, the Montgomery GI Bill, which was more than double the rate of increase in GI portunity to get an education, to bet- passed in 1944. I am pleased that we finally Bill benefits. During the 106th Congress, and ter their lives, to have a higher stand- have the chance to bring the GI Bill in line again during this Congress I introduced H.R. ard of living and quality of life for with the current costs of higher education. 1280, the Veterans Higher Education Opportu- their children and for their families. When the GI Bill was first enacted, it pro- nities Act. This legislation would index edu- At Mississippi State University, if vided the stimulus for thousands of Americans cation benefits annually to the Annual figure they choose to attend there, today 55 to go to college after serving their country in published by the College Board, adjusting for percent of their tuition is covered. World War II. This was a fitting reward to what the cost of attending a public four-year univer- Under this legislation, 87 percent of has come to be termed as ‘‘The Greatest sity as a commuter student. This way of deter- their tuition and costs will be covered. Generation,’’ allowing them to move beyond mining benefits has received tremendous sup- One hundred twenty student veterans the places they came from and pursue the port from the Partnership for Veterans Edu- are now enrolled at the University of American Dream. The GI Bill has since al- cation, made up of 40 organizations of vet- Southern Mississippi. Today, 51 percent lowed millions of young men and women who erans, military members, and higher education of their costs of covered under this leg- could not otherwise afford college to have officials, as well as Admiral Tracey, the Ad- islation. Three years from today, 83 their education paid for after serving their ministration’s representative from the Pen- percent of their costs will be covered. country. tagon who testified before the House Veterans Four hundred sixty students are en- Unfortunately, as time has passed, the costs Affairs Benefits Subcommittee on May 24th. rolled there today. of sending our men and women to college has I am disappointed that we are debating this At the University of Mississippi, 55 escalated considerably, and increased funding bill under the Suspension of the rules, and percent of the costs are covered today. for the GI Bill has not been enough to keep that there is no opportunity to consider alter- Eighty-seven percent will be covered in the benefit current with costs. The maximum natives. My bill, H.R. 1280, more accurately the future, and over 100 students will benefit right now is only $650 a month, which reflects the mission of Representative Mont- benefit. does not cover the cost of the average four- gomery by providing the level of education Madam Speaker, it is time for the year state institution. As a result of letting in- benefits that was promised to our soldiers next generation to step up to the plate flation erode our commitment to our veterans, when they entered the service. I support H.R. and follow the leaders of the World War we have lost a powerful recruiting tool for 1291, Madam Speaker, but we can do better. II generation, to show our commitment bringing new people into our armed forces. It We are shortchanging our veterans by refus- to the Armed Services. For the men is past time for us to raise the amount of ing to open the floor for honest debate. Our nation’s veterans are our heroes. They and women of the 21st century who are these benefits. That is why I am proud to be have shaped and sustained our nation with willing to commit to serve their coun- a cosponsor of H.R. 1291. It will link any fu- courage, sacrifice and faith. They have earned try, we need to make sure we can re- ture increase in the education benefit to the our respect and deserve our gratitude. Let us cruit and retain and give them the edu- consumer price index so that inflation will no cational opportunities and benefits of join together and do something meaningful by longer be an issue. passing legislation to modernize and improve the Montgomery GI Bill. For that rea- We owe this not only to our veterans, but to the Montgomery GI bill. It is the right thing to son, I have great pride in supporting the millions of young men and women who will do. this good and noble effort. be looking to our military in the future as their Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. LARGENT. Madam Speaker, I rise best hope of obtaining a college degree. I ask in support of H.R. 1291, the ‘‘21st Century’’ today in strong support of H.R. 1291 and the that all my colleagues join me in whole- Montgomery G.I. Bill. This legislation is indeed opportunities it provides our veterans across heartedly supporting this measure today. important to our nation’s national security as the country. College tuition has risen approxi- Mr. SHOWS. Madam Speaker, I am so well as the men and women who serve our mately 49 percent over the last ten years, and proud to be here, as a member of the House nation selflessly in uniform. It is also a sen- more than 114 percent since 1980. This does Veterans Affairs Committee, to share my con- sible, bipartisan bill that will better America. It not include costs which are incurred beyond tinued support for H.R. 1291 with my col- is good policy. As a veteran and a former GI tuition and fees. The Montgomery GI Bill ben- leagues in Congress. Bill beneficiary, I am proud to be an original efits have not risen significantly during this As a young man growing up in Mississippi, cosponsor of H.R. 1291. time, causing hardship for our veterans who two great men—my father and Sonny Mont- However, Madam Speaker, I am troubled by continue their education after their military gomery, indisputably inspired my life in public my Republican colleagues’ decision to subvert service. service and advocacy for veterans. The valiant the process and bypass the committee sys- Many of our military personnel and veterans service rendered by men like my father and tem. Last week, the Veterans Subcommittee have families to consider, and it is of utmost Congressman Montgomery was not done for on Benefits was scheduled to markup H.R. importance to assist our veterans and their any personal reward, just for knowing they 1291. However, this markup was cancelled families who depend upon them. Veterans had done their part to keep America and de- after the Committee’s Democratic staff in- who continue their education often face bur- mocracy strong. And yet, our nation did right formed their Republican counterparts that Mr. dens greater than the average student be- by them by enacting the 1944 GI Bill of EVANS and REYES each intended to offer an cause they often live off campus and commute Rights, one of the landmark pieces of legisla- amendment at the scheduled markup. in an effort to provide the best possible situa- tion of the 20th Century. It transformed Amer- Mr. EVANS’ amendment would, like H.R. tion for their families. ica by providing for the education of millions of 320, have boosted to H.R. 1291’s benefit Our veterans serve their country with a World War II veterans, as well as thousands package to cover the full cost of tuition for strong sense of duty, courage and loyalty, and of veterans who followed in their selfless path. every servicemember now and in the future. it is unfortunate that they have to worry about We all know why we must act swiftly on the Mr. REYES’ amendment would have indexed putting food on the table and about their future passage of this legislation for our veterans. the MGIB benefit to educational inflation in- after military service. Our goal of recruiting Simply put, they have earned it and deserve stead of using the CPI, thus preventing a fu- high quality personnel into the Armed Forces it. Our servicemen and women accept lower ture deterioration in the real value of the and strengthening the ranks with personnel pay and modest living conditions in the mili- MGIB. who make a career of serving our nation must tary—we must meet their commitment with a Why did the Republicans block debate on be a top priority. Our veterans deserve the promise to invest in their future. these amendments? Why did Republican staff,

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after being informed of Mr. EVANS’ and REYES’ est hike ever enacted. When fully phased in, ever, as the Ranking Member on the Benefits intentions two days prior to the markup—a the new education benefit will bring the total Subcommittee, I am very disappointed that clear demonstration of good faith—attempt to GI Bill benefit to $39,600, an amount roughly this matter was brought to the House Floor browbeat veterans’ groups into preventing a equal to the estimated cost for a student at a without Members of the Benefits Sub- full debate on H.R. 1291 that would have im- four-year public college. Today, these benefit committee or the Full Committee on Veterans’ proved this legislation? Both amendments, levels total only $23,400, an amount that is far Affairs having an opportunity to debate and after all, would only benefit our veterans, below what it takes to afford a degree in most consider the measure in a mark-up. servicemembers, and their families. They were institutions. The bill makes these increases Consistently, history has referred to GI Bill not ‘‘Democratic’’ amendments meant to derail over a three year period in responsible steps, benefits as the most significant reason for the the MGIB, but honest attempts to better the increasing to $800 the first year, the second high educational attainment and post World MGIB program. year to $950, and finally to $1,100 per month War II economic leadership success of the I remain in support of H.R. 1291. When I in the third year. United States. Through financial and tuition testified in support of it on June 7, I empha- As a Member of the House Budget Com- benefits, the GI Bill still provides millions of to- sized this bill was a good interim step in our mittee, I am pleased that the Budget Resolu- day’s returning military service members the efforts to overhaul the MGIB to make it more tion our Committee constructed included provi- opportunity to gain important educational skills in line with the World War II-era GI Bill. I sions allowing for this much-needed benefit in- and knowledge they could not afford other- stressed that H.R. 1291 was good policy and crease. wise. With the cost of college climbing over a step in the right direction, but was not as This is an important step to honor our vet- the last two decades, and our nation’s military comprehensive as H.R. 320, which would es- erans. Increasing benefit levels will also help plagued with recruitment problems, our obliga- sentially pay the full cost of tuition and grant to recruit young, talented people to our na- tion to our nation’s veterans is to keep pace a living allowance for every MGIB beneficiary. tion’s armed forces. And, like the original GI with these costs and provide stronger, more I urged passage of H.R. 1291 as a positive Bill, it will help pay dividends for our nation, in adequate GI Bill benefits. Increasing sources step in the process of passing H.R. 320, not college-educated young people who will go on of private scholarships and funding, along with as the end of the road. Short-circuiting the to make contributions to their neighborhoods the Montgomery GI Bill’s current inadequate committee process by preventing Republican and our nation. level of benefits, has seriously hurt military re- or Democratic members from perfecting this I urge my colleagues to join me in passing cruiting efforts. legislation is not in the interest of America’s this legislation. Our veterans certainly deserve better. From veterans. This bill should be about what best Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, I rise in a national security standpoint, we cannot af- helps veterans, not over who get credit for strong support of H.R. 1291, the 21st Century ford to allow our military to be without nec- helping veterans. Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act. essary manpower and strength. We must con- Madam Speaker, LANE EVANS and I have H.R. 1291 increases the amount of edu- tinue to work to maintain and improve the ben- worked hard over the last three years to pass cational benefits available under the Mont- efits for our veteran population. By doing this, H.R. 320, which aims to bolster military re- gomery GI Bill for an approved program of we honor their service and provide for their fu- cruiting and assist young men and women education on a full-time basis from the current ture. As the Ranking Democratic Member of who choose to serve our nation in uniform. monthly rate of $650 for a minimum three-year the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Sub- H.R. 1291 is a solid interim measure that will enlistment to $1,100 over three years. committee on Benefits, I, along with my col- improve military recruiting and increase ac- The benefits for a two-year active enlistment leagues on the Subcommittee, held hearings cess to higher education for veterans. It is and four years in the Reserves, currently on this legislation and heard testimony sur- good policy for our country, and represents an $528, will rise to $894 over three years. rounding the significant issue of GI Bill en- important step in what must be a continuing This legislation is truly important. hancement. The testimony of individuals such process of improving the MGIB. I would urge Over the last decade, benefits under the as Representative JOHN DINGELL, himself an all my colleagues to support H.R. 1291 today, Montgomery GI Bill have not kept pace with architect of GI Bill enhancement legislation, but also urge my Republican colleagues to the rising cost of a college education. my colleague on the Committee Representa- commit themselves to working with us the re- In fact, the Department of Veterans Affairs tive RONNIE SHOWS, and Secretary of Vet- mainder of this session to fully restoring the has indicated that roughly 50 percent of eligi- erans’ Affairs Anthony J. Principi, reflected a G.I. Bill’s purchasing power by passing H.R. ble veterans do not use the GI Bill education need to ensure that a GI Bill for the new cen- 320. benefits that they are entitled to. tury must provide a meaningful readjustment Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, as an original Veterans repeatedly cite the lack of buying benefit to discharged service members while cosponsor of the 21st Century Montgomery GI power of the Montgomery GI Bill as one of the also giving our military an effective recruiting Bill Enhancement Act, I am pleased to see the reasons for not using this benefit. tool. We understand that there have been sig- House of Representatives taking this action The bill will help hundreds of thousands of nificant economic, societal, and military today. veterans, service members, and their families changes since the implementation of the GI More than 21 million veterans have been who take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill. These changes must be addressed, and able to get a college education with the help Bill. Congress is now addressing its responsibility of the government since the original GI Bill in Equally important, this bill will ultimately to make improvements to the structure and 1944. By the time the last American World strengthen our national defense by helping to benefit level of this program. War II veteran graduated in 1956 with the help improve the military’s recruiting efforts. It is unfortunate to mention, however, that of this program, the United States was richer The original GI Bill of 1944 is widely re- this bill came to the floor of the House of Rep- by 450,000 engineers; 238,000 teachers; garded as one of the most important pieces of resentatives without a mark-up. While this bill 91,000 scientists; 67,000 doctors; 22,000 den- social legislation ever passed by Congress. does much for American veterans and service tists; and more than a million other college- Like that original bill and its later versions, members, many, including myself, wish it trained men and women. It was a landmark this bill makes higher education and training could do more. I intended to introduce an idea that paid off for our nation, and helped to more affordable to military personnel returning amendment to H.R. 1291 that would index the catapult the United States into its position of to civilian life. GI Bill to educational inflation rather than the post-war prominence. Again, I rise in strong support of this legisla- Consumer Price Index. Indexing the GI Bill to Today, by updating the Montgomery GI Bill, tion. the inflating cost of college tuition and ex- we are taking a step that will help many more Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today in penses would allow veterans and beneficiaries men and women achieve the goal of a college support of H.R. 1291, the 21st Century Mont- of the GI Bill to receive full educational bene- degree and a brighter future for themselves. gomery GI Bill Enhancement Act. I would like fits without constant Congressional or govern- This bill will implement a historic funding in- to thank my good friend and colleague, the mental adjustment. The benefits would cor- crease in the Montgomery GI Bill education Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Af- respond with the significant costs of an institu- benefit. The legislation goes a long way to- fairs Committee, LANE EVANS as well as Chair- tion of higher learning. ward closing the gap between current GI Bill man CHRISTOPHER SMITH and Benefits Sub- My colleague, Representative LANE EVANS, benefit levels and the rising cost of a college committee Chairman J.D. HAYWORTH for their was going to introduce his bill, H.R. 320, as a education. efforts to improve education benefits for our substitute to H.R. 1291 during mark-up. H.R. This legislation will increase the monthly nation’s veterans. I commend each of you for 320, of which I am a co-sponsor, was de- education benefit from its current level of $650 your leadership and your efforts toward im- signed to restore the GI Bill program to a ben- per month for 36 months to $1,100—the larg- proving the lives of America’s veterans. How- efit level comparable to that once provided to

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RES. 154 ment of Army National Guard combat ommendations made by Secretary of Vet- Whereas in October 1999 the Army an- units in support of U.S. operations in erans’ Affairs Anthony Principi when he was nounced a groundbreaking multi-year plan Bosnia. chairman for a Congressional Commission to mobilize and deploy the headquarters of Throughout our history, America’s charged with studying the needs of military National Guard combat divisions to com- citizen soldiers have played a crucial service members when they leave the military mand the United States sector of the Multi- role in making and keeping the peace. national Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Nowhere has this been more evident to return to civilian life. This legislation enjoys to employ significant elements of the Army broad Congressional support and the support than in recent deployments of the Na- National Guard enhanced combat brigades in tional Guard to support peacekeeping of several national veteran service organiza- that sector; tions. Despite the absence of a mark-up or a Whereas the 49th Armored Division, Texas missions in Bosnia. Clearly, we are in- chance for full Committee deliberation on this Army National Guard, and Army National creasingly reliant on the men and matter, the provisions within H.R. 320 and the Guard combat units from the 30th Enhanced women of the National Guard and Re- amendment I intended to offer continue to Separate Brigade of North Carolina and the serve to perform peacetime operational enjoy strong support among Members of Con- 45th Enhanced Separate Brigade of Okla- missions. For example, in 1996, the Na- homa have completed deployments in Bos- tional Guard and Reserves provided gress and veteran service organizations. I, nia, and 1,200 soldiers of the 48th Infantry along with my colleagues, will continue to ad- less than 1 million duty days of direct Brigade of Georgia are as of June 2001 de- support to active components. Today, dress this issue until all our veterans are fi- ployed to Bosnia in the largest such deploy- nally given a fully functional, fully beneficial, ment of National Guard personnel in support they are providing in excess of 12 mil- fully enhanced GI Bill. of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization lion duty days of support annually, the I am a supporter of H.R. 1291 because this peacekeeping mission in Bosnia; equivalent of nearly 34,000 active duty measure does provide a considerable increase Whereas the more than 1,200,000 citizen-sol- personnel. in veterans’ educational benefits under the diers who comprise the National Guard and In October 1999, the Army announced Reserve components of the Armed Forces na- an important decision to employ Na- Montgomery GI Bill. Under H.R. 1291 the tionwide commit significant time and effort tional Guard combat units and Na- monthly benefit would increase to $800 per in executing their important role in the tional Guard division headquarters in month for fiscal year 2002, increasing to Armed Forces; support of the NATO peacekeeping mis- $1,100 by fiscal year 2004. While I do believe Whereas these National Guard and Reserve sion in Bosnia. As a result, the 49th Ar- that students and service members entering citizen-soldiers serve a critical role as part mored Division headquarters for the college in 2002 would benefit more from a bill of the mission of the Armed Forces to pro- Texas National Guard, and combat that includes the amount of benefits that would tect the freedom of United States citizens units from the 30th Enhanced Separate be provided to veterans if the bill was adjusted and the American ideals of justice, liberty, Brigade, North Carolina National to educational inflation, I encourage my col- and freedom, both at home and abroad; and Whereas thousands of employers nation- Guard, and the 45th Enhanced Separate leagues to vote for the passage of this bill. It wide continue their support for service of Brigade of the Oklahoma National is the first step in a long road toward veterans’ their employees in the Reserve components: Guard have completed deployments in benefits enhancement. Now, therefore, be it Bosnia. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the I am particularly proud of the 49th, Senate concurring), That the Congress— BIGGERT). The question is on the mo- because several of its members came tion offered by the gentleman from (1) honors the continuing service and com- mitment of the citizen-soldiers of the Army from my district, soldiers like Bob New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) that the House Wenger of Amarillo, Texas. The 49th suspend the rules and pass the bill, National Guard combat units deployed in support of Army operations in Bosnia; was the first Guard or Reserve unit to H.R. 1291. (2) recognizes the deployment of the 48th command active duty troops since The question was taken. Infantry Brigade in March 2001 as an impor- World War II. They set the standard for The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the tant milestone in that commitment; others to follow. Today, more than opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of (3) honors the sacrifices made by the fami- 1,200 soldiers of the 48th Brigade, Geor- those present have voted in the affirm- lies and employers of the members of those gia National Guard, have deployed in units during their time away from home; ative. the largest such deployment of Na- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam (4) expresses deep gratitude for the con- tinuing support of civilian employers for the tional Guard soldiers to Bosnia. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas This resolution not only honors the and nays. service of their employees in the National Guard and Reserve; commitment and dedication of the sol- The yeas and nays were ordered. (5) recognizes the critical importance of diers in these combat units who have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the National Guard and Reserve to the secu- left home and family to serve the Na- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the rity of the United States; and tion, but it also honors the sacrifices of Chair’s prior announcement, further (6) supports providing the necessary re- their families and employers. It also proceedings on this motion will be sources to ensure the continued readiness of serves as a reminder to us, and to the the National Guard and Reserve. postponed. Nation, that the National Guard and f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Reserve are critically important to the ant to the rule, the gentleman from HONORING ARMY NATIONAL security of the United States. Their Texas (Mr. THORNBERRY) and the gen- GUARD COMBAT UNITS DE- readiness directly contributes to Amer- tlewoman from California (Ms. PLOYED IN SUPPORT OF ARMY ica’s military readiness, and we must SANCHEZ) each will control 20 minutes. continue to provide the support nec- OPERATIONS IN BOSNIA The Chair recognizes the gentleman essary for both the active and reserve Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, from Texas (Mr. THORNBERRY). I move to suspend the rules and agree components to perform the missions GENERAL LEAVE assigned to them. to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, Res. 154) honoring the continued com- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- b 1500 mitment of the Army National Guard bers may have 5 legislative days within Madam Speaker, I urge my col- combat units deployed in support of which to revise and extend their re- leagues to support this resolution, and Army operations in Bosnia, recognizing marks on H. Con. Res. 154. I reserve the balance of my time. the sacrifices made by the members of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ms. SANCHEZ. Madam Speaker, I those units while away from their jobs objection to the request of the gen- yield myself such time as I may con- and families during those deployments, tleman from Texas? sume. recognizing the important role of all There was no objection. I rise in support of House Concurrent National Guard and Reserve personnel Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, Resolution 154, and I urge my col- at home and abroad to the national se- I yield myself such time as I may con- leagues to support this important curity of the United States, and ac- sume. measure.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 00:50 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.021 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3221 Madam Speaker, H. Con. Resolution the peacekeeping mission. They are this time. I rise in support of H. Con. 154 commends the continued commit- following in the footsteps of other Na- Res. 154. I urge that all of us in this ment of the Army National Guard com- tional Guard units that have been men- body vote for it. bat units deployed in support of Army tioned such as the Texas division, the This resolution honors the Army Na- operation in Bosnia. It recognizes the 39th Enhanced Separate Brigade of tional Guard combat units in Bosnia, important role of all National Guard North Carolina, and the 45th Enhanced recognizes the sacrifices of Guard and and Reserve personnel, and it expresses Separate Brigade of Oklahoma. Our Reserve families, and expresses appre- appreciation to the employers of the citizen soldiers are adding their ciation to employers of the Guard and Guard and the Reserves. strength to our efforts to bring peace Reserve members for their critical sup- Since the first units of the National to a bitter and divided land. port. The Guard and Reserves have be- Guard were mobilized for deployment These men and women are part of come increasingly critical to our na- to Bosnia in December of 1995, our Na- more than 1.2 million soldiers who play tional security through the years. tional Guardsmen and women and Re- a critical part in our national defense Guard and Reserve personnel have been servists have played a vital and signifi- as members of our National Guard and deployed around the world for numer- cant role in Bosnia. Their determined Reserve components. They contribute ous missions, including peacekeeping efforts have helped to stabilize the area significant time and effort to executing operations in Bosnia. and deter hostilities to facilitate long- their roles, and we as a Nation are very Madam Speaker, in recent weeks I term peace in that area. grateful. have had the opportunity to visit with Recognizing their valuable contribu- Our citizen soldiers have helped de- a good number of National Guard units tions, the Army began to mobilize and fend our freedom since the first min- in the Fourth Congressional District of deploy the headquarters of the Army utemen took up their muskets to meet Missouri, and soon I will have visited National Guard combat divisions and the British at Concord Bridge. From all of them. I must tell my colleagues enhanced combat brigades in Bosnia. those grassy fields of New England to that I am so proud of them. They are As increasing numbers of our National the burning sands of Kuwait, our there because they want to be there. Guard and Reserves are being called to guardsmen and reservists have fought They take their training seriously; duty for peacekeeping operations, hu- with distinction. they take their mission seriously. manitarian missions, and combat, we As citizen soldiers, most guardsmen When I asked them how many had been also need to recognize the effect that and reservists have two careers, civil- deployed in recent years, my col- this has on their families and to recog- ian and military. After a hard week on leagues should see the number of hands the job, neighbors may be headed to nize the valiant effort by these families that are raised. I thank them for their the beach for the weekend, but many when personnel go abroad. Like those sincerity and their dedication to the guardsmen are headed off to drill and on active duty, Guard and Reserve per- State and to our government here in to train. Neighbors may be watching sonnel would not be able to focus on the United States. emergencies on TV, but oftentimes their mission without the support and The October 1999 announcement by guardsmen are already there helping the strength of their families. Madam the Army to mobilize and deploy Na- victims of disorder and disaster. tional Guard combat divisions to com- Speaker, it really takes quite a lot out As we see our guardsmen called up to mand active and Reserve forces in Bos- of families when someone gets up- serve in areas such as Bosnia over the nia was an historical landmark. Other rooted and leaves their job for a while long deployments, we should note the various Guard combat support and and goes across to work in Bosnia. So sacrifices as they leave home, family, we really commend the families for and friends in the service of their coun- combat service support units have been their contributions and their sacrifices try. This separation is hard on families participating in Bosnia since December in this effort. and loved ones; but while we often note of 1995. For example, the 1137th Mili- However, the Guard and the Reserve the burden on soldiers and their fami- tary Police Company from Kennett, must also depend on the support of lies, we often overlook someone who Missouri was mobilized for Bosnia in their employers. Can we imagine what makes an equal sacrifice too, and those December of 1995. Since then, the 70th it is like to have somebody who is very are the employers of those reservists Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and vital to one’s business interests all of a and those guardsmen. the 135th Military History Detachment sudden leave for 6 or 8 or 10 months? I want those employers to know that from Jefferson City and the 40th Oper- Without the support of employers the Congress deeply appreciates the ational Support Airlift Command De- across the country, Guard and Reserv- sacrifice that they knowingly make for tachment from Springfield have also ists would not be able to continue this our national security when they hire seen service in Bosnia. These Missouri important mission for the United members of the National Guard and National Guardsmen and women have States. Reservists. As a small businessman, joined the thousands of guardsmen and Madam Speaker, I would like to rec- Madam Speaker, I know how business reservists from across the Nation who ognize and thank those employers for can be affected by the absence of a have served the Nation so well. their essential support of the National good worker for a period of as short as Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, Guard and our Reservists. It is the con- a day, much less for several weeks or I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman tributions of the service member, of months. It is tough on a business, no from Texas (Mr. BRADY). the family, and the employers that matter how large or small. Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speak- play a role in our success in Bosnia and Our Nation is secure today because er, I rise today in support of this reso- other regions. This successful combina- Americans stand ready to defend our lution offered by the gentleman from tion allows us to have the best citizen freedom. The men and women of our Georgia (Mr. COLLINS). soldiers in the world. National Guard and Reserve sacrifice This is truly a unique time in the Madam Speaker, I urge my col- their time and talent to serve in the history of our Nation’s military. The leagues to support this measure, and I military, even as they hold down those time of the National Guard being used reserve the balance of my time. civilian jobs. The spirit of sacrifice is solely for the purpose of missions with- Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, also exemplified by the families and in the U.S. borders is over. That is not I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman the loved ones who support them to say the Guard does not play a vital from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS), the spon- whether they are off on a weekend drill role in our domestic situation, such as sor of this resolution. or extended deployments overseas. For the flood recovery in my home area of Mr. COLLINS. Madam Speaker, I this we are grateful. Houston from the Storm Allison. In thank the gentleman for yielding me Ms. SANCHEZ. Madam Speaker, I fact, and thank goodness, nearly 400 this time. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Guard members were called to active In March, after completing prepara- Missouri (Mr. SKELTON), our distin- duty to assist the victims, my neigh- tions at Fort Polk, Louisiana and Fort guished ranking member of the Com- bors, in this devastation. Stewart, Georgia, some 1,200 soldiers of mittee on Armed Services. But that is not all they do. With the Georgia’s 48th Infantry Brigade were Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I decreasing size of our active duty mili- deployed to Bosnia to participate in thank the gentlewoman for yielding me tary, the role of the National Guard

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 02:04 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.020 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 has never been more important. All too allies on a mission that is saving lives For all the work that our men and often we forget about the important and making the world safe from a cruel women in the National Guard have service our Guard units play in pro- conflict, one that could spread uncon- done and will do in the future, Madam tecting our Nation’s interests abroad. trollably if not held in check. Speaker, I know I speak for all of my Last year in February, National This call-up is not fun. It is tough. It constituents in Indiana when I say, Guardsmen began pulling active duty is grueling, and it is dangerous duty. ‘‘Well done, good and faithful serv- overseas for the first time since the But they willingly serve, and we are ants,’’ and I thank them for all they Korean War. And, for the first time grateful. have done to help secure relative peace since American soldiers went to Bosnia In March, 1,200 citizen soldiers of the and stability in the region. in late 1995, an Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade began a 6-month House Concurrent Resolution 154 is a unit performed the headquarters func- tour of duty in Bosnia, the largest well-deserved tribute. tion and provided the true component Georgia Guard mobilization since Oper- Mr. GILMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today for the peacekeeping mission there. ation Desert Storm. Other Guard per- in strong support of H. Con. Res. 154, a bill Madam Speaker, I am proud that the sonnel from my State and from other honoring the commitment of the Army National approximately 750 men and women who States have also served as peace- Guard combat units deployed in Bosnia and I served in this precedent-setting mis- keepers there, and I urge the House to urge my colleagues to give this measure their sion were from the Texas 49th Armored pass this resolution to honor the com- full support. Division, the Fighting 49th of the mitment and the sacrifice of every Na- Our National Guard has played a vital role Texas National Guard, also known as tional Guard soldier who has faithfully in our Nation’s security, primarily by maintain- the Lone Star Division. This unit re- served and who faithfully answers the ing the concept of the ‘‘Citizen-Soldier.’’ Our turned home in October of last year call. Nation’s founders were distrustful of large following an 8-month peacekeeping Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, standing armies. Consequently, the state mili- duty in Bosnia. I had the pleasure of I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished tias, which later evolved into the National enjoying Easter Sunday services with gentleman from Indiana (Mr. PENCE). Guard, have always served as a working our troops in Bosnia. I cannot tell my framework that stood by ready to supplement b 1515 colleagues how impressed I was with and augment the officer core of the regular the dedication and the professionalism Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I thank military in times of war. The most recent example of this has been and their dedication to the mission, the gentleman for yielding time to me. the long-standing contribution the Army Na- our country, and their families. I especially appreciate the leadership This resolution today also hits home of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. tional Guard has made to the peacekeeping because one of my staff people, David THORNBERRY) for bringing this impor- deployment in the Balkans. The Army National Drake McGraw, will be commanding tant resolution to honor the service of Guard units have performed an important sup- porting role backing up our active duty forces the Alpha Troop of the Maryland Na- our National Guard heroes who have in those hazardous operations. tional Guard when it is deployed to served our country so ably in Bosnia. I National Guard members face far more un- Bosnia in a few months. My office is also thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS) for his efforts. predictable military service than their active dealing with the same challenges as duty counterparts. The nature of their job re- thousands of other employers across Madam Speaker, I have a particular interest in this resolution, and I am quires them to be ‘‘on call’’ and ready to de- our country when employees, key em- ploy overseas at a moments notice. As such, ployees are deployed as part of these pleased to be a cosponsor because I am fortunate enough to represent Indi- smooth deployments are dependent on the co- units. Madam Speaker, I can tell my operation of both guard-member families and colleagues that it is not easy, but it is ana’s Atterbury National Guard base and Armed Forces Training Center at employers. worthwhile. The sacrifice members of This resolution, in recognition of these fac- Atterbury. This facility has played an the National Guard make each year in tors, commends the sacrifices made by the important role in preparing our reserve order to serve their country through families of guard-members and their civilian forces for deployment to the Bosnian the military is in addition to working employers. full-time jobs. It is great and must not theater. I am very proud of the work It also recognizes the increasingly vital role be forgotten. I am proud of Drake, not they do there. the Army National Guard plays in our Nation’s only for his outstanding service to the In fact, Madam Speaker, the training national security. residents of my district of Texas, but facilities at Atterbury are the finest Accordingly, Madam Speaker, I urge my col- also for the sacrifice and service to our light fighting training site east of Mis- leagues to join in supporting this measure Nation. sissippi, to hear them tell it. This dis- honoring our Country’s National Guard. Captain McGraw serves in the Mary- tinction is deserved praise given the Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise in sup- land Army National Guard. His unit, role they have played in getting our port of H. Con. Res. 154 which honors our the first of the 1/58 Cavalry, will be troops ready for service in Bosnia. commitment to the Army National Guard com- going to Bosnia on September 18 for Since 1996, Hoosier National Guards- bat units deployed in support of Army oper- about 7 months. He will be leaving be- men have had a continuous representa- ations in Bosnia. hind his wife, Barbra and his young tion in Bosnia. Next spring, the 76th I have a special appreciation for this resolu- son, David. It is important to remem- Separate Infantry Brigade will also be tion today on two levels. As the Ranking Dem- ber the sacrifice they are making while deployed in Bosnia. The newest mission ocrat on the House Military Readiness Sub- Drake is serving his country. amounts to nearly 300 infantry soldiers committee, issues of how to supplement the Madam Speaker, it is for these rea- from all over the State of Indiana. everyday personnel needs of our troops is a sons that I proudly support this resolu- In addition to plain old home State vital issue for us. Through the citizen soldiers tion. pride for the work our National Guard of the National Guard, we are able to keep an Ms. SANCHEZ. Madam Speaker, I personnel have done and are doing in all-volunteer force, which is as it should be in yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Bosnia, it is with deep respect that I a free democratic Nation, and we have moved Georgia (Mr. BISHOP). call attention to the preparation that into the history-making realm by introducing Mr. BISHOP. Madam Speaker, I is under way presently for the largest National Guard troops into active component thank the gentlewoman for yielding me mobilization of Indiana’s National combat forces, as well as multinational forces. this time. Guard since World War II. On another level, for Texas, the knowledge Madam Speaker, the National Guard In the spring of 2004, the 38th Infan- that the 49th ‘‘Lone Star’’ Texas National personnel that are deployed in Bosnia try Division Headquarters, based in Guard Armored Division in Bosnia was ush- are preventing widespread violence east central Indiana, will deploy to ering in a new era of the composition of ac- that could quickly reoccur if they were Bosnia to run the Task Force Eagle tive-duty military personnel has made patriots not there to serve their country in the Headquarters there and supervise all in the state extremely proud. However inevi- cause of humanity. Every American U.S. military operations. Hopefully, table it was, with over half of the Army’s owes them a deep debt of gratitude. this 2004 mission will be the super- strength in the Guard and reserves, the deci- They left their families, their homes, vising of the final leg of our mission in sion nevertheless opened a new era for the their careers behind to join our NATO that region. population of our armed forces.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 02:04 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.022 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3223 When the decision was announced, the 49th achieve both goals was to increase our reli- According to the Department of Defense, ‘‘Lone Star’’ National Guard Armored Division ance on our national guard and military re- our NATO partners, and the population in Bos- received an amazing number of calls from the serve units. nia, one cannot tell the difference between the active components offering help in training. For years, national guard and reserve units National Guardsmen, and the soldiers of the The easy relationship between these com- were thought of safe as ways to fulfill military active component. rades in arms is the foundation for the suc- service obligations or collect a little extra By any measure, our National Guard per- cess of the mission and for future successes money every month. For decades that was sonnel have performed extremely well, com- in deployments. It also debunks the theory true. Each drilling reservist or national guards- pleting vital missions and bringing critical, and that there is a rivalry between the active com- man reported for duty one weekend a month in some cases unique, skills to this operation. ponents and the Guard or reserves. and two weeks per year, and that was all we Operations in the Balkans are proof that our South Texas has a proud tradition of military asked of them. That whole concept of being a reserve forces cannot be viewed as low pri- and military support. This mission of the 49th reservist changed during the 1990s, a decade ority units for manpower, equipment, and fund- ‘‘Lone Star’’ Division was no different. All ele- in which our reserve and guard units were ing. ments of the 49th ‘‘Lone Star’’ Division were called to active duty time and time again in- That is a luxury we cannot afford. deployed through the Port of Corpus Christi, cluding places such as the Middle East, Africa, H. Con. Res. 154 is a reminder to all of us which was designated as a strategic sealift and of course Bosnia. in this body, to all the leaders in the Pentagon, seaport in 1998. South Texas watched this Every time we as a nation call up a reserve and to all Americans that the National Guard history happening from the front row. We sup- unit, the vast majority of the members of that is critical to the defense of this nation, and we ported the 49th at the outset of their mission, unit are pulled away from their families and must support our reserve component forces if we applauded them at its conclusion, and we jobs here in the United States. In addition to we hope to be victorious in the future. recognized the historic nature of the deploy- the personal sacrifices these individuals make, I urge my colleagues to adopt this resolu- ments of the Guard and reserves to front lines often times there is a monetary sacrifice as tion. of our country’s military deployments over- well. With everything we ask of our reserve Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I seas. and national guard personnel, they truly do rise in support of the resolution. I would like to South Texas support the National Guard deserve special recognition, and I am pleased thank the gentleman from Georgia who intro- and the reserves, we understand their commit- to stand before our nation today and say duced this legislation for this opportunity to ment to our national security, and we thank thank you. honor the commitment and courage of the them for their service to our nation. We honor To every member of a national guard unit, Army National Guard units that continue to their sacrifice, realize their critical importance to every reservist, to their families, and to serve as part of the NATO peacekeeping to the country and we support providing the every employer who hires or employs a mem- forces in Bosnia. necessary resources to ensure their continued ber of a guard or reserve unit, I say thank you In April of 2000, during our Easter recess, I readiness condition. for your support of our nation. As the only had the opportunity to visit the soldiers of the I thank my colleagues for their work on this super-power, the United States is expected to 49th ‘‘Lone Star’’ Armored Division of the resolution. provide leadership in distant locations through- Texas National Guard, during their tour of duty Mr. CHAMBLISS. Madam Speaker, I sup- out the world. We have done this unilaterally, in Bosnia. port this resolution to honor our National and as members of multi-national forces. This unit recorded a first in Army history, as Guard troops in Bosnia. Especially the men When the nation has called, our citizen-sol- it was the first time that a National Guard divi- and women of Georgia’s 48th Brigade now diers have responded and continue to re- sion headquarters was the command and con- serving in Bosnia. Georgia’s National Guard spond. We all owe them a debt of gratitude, trol element of active duty component forces has a long and cherished military history dat- and again I say thank you. as well as multinational forces. These Texas ing back as far as the 1730’s. From helping to Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, I rise in citizen-soldiers acquitted themselves with secure American independence, to the Span- strong support of H. Con. Res 154, honoring honor and proved that the Guard is a reliable ish American War to World War I and II, to National Guard Combat units deployed in sup- part of our armed forces. Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf, Geor- port of operations in Bosnia. The soldiers in these units aren’t the only gia’s National Guard has played an important I know the commitments and sacrifice that ones who deserve recognition. These men role in protecting the defending American in- the citizen soldiers and their families must and women would not be able to serve without terests around the world. make in supporting the defense of this great the sacrifices made by their families, who do From the headquarters and part of the nation. without a spouse or parent, or their employers, 148th Forward Support Battalion in Macon to I have done my share of traveling and I who lose the service of a valued employee, for the 2nd Battalion of Company A of the 121st have visited with my fellow soldiers in the Na- the length of their tour. Infantry based in Moultrie and Valdosta, the tional Guard, both in my congressional capac- This mission underscores the value of the 48th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized) continues ity and in my Reserve capacity. National Guard and Reserve to the security of to honor its past by proudly serving in Bosnia. As such, I am well aware how the National the United States. As members of Congress, The men and women of the 48th have spent Guard contributes to national security. we recognize the benefit of the National Guard months undergoing extensive training and Believe me, it is a story that needs to be and Reserve and I hope that we will recognize preparation for this deployment. They have put shared with hometown USA, and more impor- the needs of these units so that they can con- their jobs and family lives on hold and all told tantly, with Members of Congress. tinue to be an effective component of our will have been away from their homes and Today’s National Guard is an essential com- armed services. families for almost a year. ponent of the Total Force. Mr. BEREUTER. Madam Speaker, this Today, we say thank you to the families and No longer a force in reserve; the National Member rises to express support for H. Con. employers for their sacrifices in supporting our Guard is integral to all operations today. Res. 154, recognizing the role of Army Na- National Guard. And we say thank you and In fact, it is a force in readiness. tional Guard combat units operating in Bosnia. God bless you to the citizen soldiers who are Because the military today cannot perform The distinguished gentleman from Georgia doing such an outstanding job to support U.S. its missions without the support and aug- (Mr. COLLINS) is to be commended for intro- peacekeeping efforts in the Balkans. mentation of the National Guard, it is being ducing this legislation which also recognizes Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I used more frequently, and to a greater extent the sacrifices of reservists’ families during ar- rise today in support of House Concurrent than ever before. duous deployments. Resolution 154, a resolution honoring the con- Since we started sending soldiers to Bosnia Additionally, this Member wishes to use this tinued commitment of the Army National in 1995, the National Guard has assumed an occasion to recognize the crucial role Army Guard combat units deployed in Bosnia and every increasing role in that deployment. National Guard support units play in NATO recognizing the sacrifices made by these In fact, the Bosnia operation marks a pivotal peacekeeping missions. Simply, the Army Na- units. point in this nation’s military history. tional Guard combat units cannot perform their Madam Speaker, as our country moved It marks the first time that a National Guard overseas duties without the assistance of sup- away from the cold war, we made a conscious division headquarters served as the command port units. For example, the 24th Medical decision to lower the size of our active duty and control element of Active Army compo- Company, which is based in this Member’s forces. At the same time, as a matter of pol- nent and multi-national forces in the Post Cold district and is comprised of reservists from Ne- icy, we maintained our goal of fighting two si- War. braska and Kansas, deployed to Bosnia in multaneous wars. The only way we could This is truly remarkable! 1999. During its deployment, the company

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:18 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.015 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 provided key medical assistance for NATO (1) Congress recognizes the historical sig- an opportunity for all Americans to forces. In one instance, the company even nificance of Juneteenth Independence Day, learn more about our common past and found itself rescuing a combat unit which an important date in the Nation’s history, to better understand the experiences and encourages the continued celebration of found itself trapped in a minefield. To avoid that have shaped our great Nation. this day to provide an opportunity for all I urge all Members to approve the detonation of the mines, the combat unit stood people of the United States to learn more on the hood of its vehicle as the 24th Medical about the past and to better understand the resolution. Company lowered its helicopter and whisked experiences that have shaped the Nation; and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- the other unit to safety. Support units often are (2) it is the sense of Congress that— ance of my time. placed into precarious situations and are de- (A) history be regarded as a means for un- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- serving of recognition for their efforts beyond derstanding the past and solving the chal- er, I yield myself such time as I may their routine duties. lenges of the future; and consume. Madam Speaker, legislation such as H. (B) the celebration of the end of slavery is Madam Speaker, I first of all want to an important and enriching part of the his- congratulate the gentleman from Okla- Con. Res. 154 offers Congress an opportunity tory and heritage of the United States. to reaffirm the important role of all National homa (Mr. WATTS), and I am pleased to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- join with him in introducing this reso- Guard combat and support such units in each ant to the rule, the gentleman from lution and bringing it to the floor for of the armed services. Ms. SANCHEZ. Madam Speaker, I Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) and the gen- quick action. I am pleased to be an original cospon- yield back the balance of my time. tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, will control 20 minutes. sor of House Concurrent Resolution I yield back the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman 163, particularly today, Juneteenth The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS). Independence Day. On January 1, 1863, BIGGERT). The question is on the mo- GENERAL LEAVE President Abraham Lincoln issued the tion offered by the gentleman from Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I ask Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves of the southern States that Texas (Mr. THORNBERRY) that the unanimous consent that all Members House suspend the rules and agree to may have 5 legislative days within had seceded from the Union. However, it was not until June 19, the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. which to revise and extend their re- 1865, that the Union soldiers, led by 154. marks on House Concurrent Resolution Major General Gordon Granger, landed The question was taken. 163. at Galveston, Texas, with the news The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that the war had ended and that all opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of objection to the request of the gen- those present have voted in the affirm- slaves were now free. tleman from Connecticut? The reaction to the news ranged from ative. There was no objection. shock to immediate jubilation. June Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I yield 19th, coined Juneteenth, became a time on that I demand the yeas and nays. myself such time as I may consume. for former slaves to pray and to gather The yeas and nays were ordered. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- together with remaining family mem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- port of House Concurrent Resolution ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the bers. Education, self-improvement, and 163, and commend the gentleman from prayer services were and still are a Chair’s prior announcement, further Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS) and the gen- proceedings on this motion will be major part of Juneteenth celebrations. tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) for Though Texas is the only State to de- postponed. sponsoring this important resolution. clare June 19 a legal holiday, it is cele- f The resolution recognizes the historic brated in communities throughout the RECOGNIZING HISTORICAL SIG- significance of Juneteenth Independ- country. Juneteenth celebrations are a NIFICANCE OF JUNETEENTH ence Day, and encourages its continued tribute to all Americans who fought to INDEPENDENCE DAY celebration so all Americans can learn end slavery and who work hard for so- more about our past. cial and racial equality. It is an appro- Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I move The resolution also expresses the to suspend the rules and agree to the priate holiday to precede Independence sense of Congress that knowing our Day on July 4. The promise of justice concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 163) history helps us understand our past recognizing the historical significance and equality contained within the Dec- and solve challenges we face in the fu- laration of Independence and the of Juneteenth Independence Day and ture, and it expresses the sense of Con- expressing the sense of Congress that United States Constitution were real- gress that the celebration of the end of ized on this day for many people in history be regarded as a means of un- slavery is an important and enriching derstanding the past and solving the 1865. part of the history and heritage of the Today marks the 136th celebration of challenges of the future, as amended. United States. The Clerk read as follows: Juneteenth, which was originally hand- Madam Speaker, Juneteenth has long ed down through the old tradition, H. CON. RES. 163 been recognized as the day to celebrate from generation to generation, and fi- Whereas news of the end of slavery did not the end of slavery in the United States. nally formally honored for the first reach frontier areas of the country until long Juneteenth is the traditional celebra- after the conclusion of the Civil War, espe- time in Texas in 1972. cially in the Southwestern United States; tion of the day on which the last slaves Juneteenth is indeed a time to reflect Whereas the African Americans who had in America were freed. on and honor those who suffered the been slaves in the Southwest thereafter cele- Although slavery was abolished offi- tragedy of slavery in America. It is brated June 19, known as Juneteenth Inde- cially in 1863, it took over 2 years for also a time to appreciate the social, po- pendence Day, as the anniversary of their news of freedom to spread to all slaves. litical, educational, and economic pos- emancipation; On June 19th, 1865, U.S. General Gor- sibilities afforded by social and racial Whereas these African Americans handed don Granger rode into Galveston, equality. In short, Juneteenth for down that tradition from generation to gen- Texas and announced that the State’s many African Americans represents eration as an inspiration and encouragement for future generations; 200,000 slaves were free. Vowing never what the Fourth of July means for Whereas Juneteenth Independence Day to forget the date, the former slaves mainstream America: a celebration of celebrations have thus been held for 136 coined the nickname Juneteenth, a the promise of freedom. years to honor the memory of all those who blend of the words June and 19th, actu- As I listened this morning to my fa- endured slavery and especially those who ally today. This holiday originated in vorite radio station, WVON, to talk moved from slavery to freedom; and the Southwest, but today it is cele- show host Cliff Kelly, my former col- Whereas the faith and strength of char- brated throughout the Nation. league from the Chicago City Council, acter shown by these former slaves remains This resolution underscores that the as Cliff was engaging callers in an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, region, or observance of Juneteenth Independence Juneteenth and the meaning of it, all race: Now, therefore, be it Day is an important and enriching part of the calls were indeed positive and Resolved by the House of Representatives (the of our country’s history and heritage. represented the idea that celebration Senate concurring), That— The celebration of Juneteenth provides was appropriate for this day.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:18 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.020 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3225 So I want to commend radio station I appreciate the work of my good Let Resolution 163 be the beginning WVON for its efforts. I also want to friend, the gentleman from Con- of the end of the last great form of congratulate and commend State Rep- necticut (Mr. SHAYS), who is managing overt and deliberate discrimination in resentative Monique Davis, who has in- the bill, who has always stood for prin- our country, the discrimination that troduced legislation in the Illinois ciples of equal opportunity, and the stops a man or stops a woman on the General Assembly. This resolution rec- gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. street only because that person is ognizes Juneteenth Day as a day that WATTS) for his leadership in bringing black. If my colleagues are willing to all of America can celebrate freedom, forward this bill, as well. vote for this resolution, I hope my col- and recognize that being free, spir- Madam Speaker, I am not sure how leagues will vote to give it meaning itually, physically, socially, finan- to approach Juneteenth. It is a date when the racial profiling provisions cially, educationally, and profes- fraught with poignancy and sym- come to the floor. sionally is meaningful. bolism, poignancy because it is not the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- So for this reason, I urge all of my date on which the slaves were emanci- er, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman colleagues to support House Concur- pated. That was January 1, 1863. It was from Maryland (Mr. WYNN). rent Resolution 163. simply the date that the good news fi- Mr. WYNN. Madam Speaker, I thank Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- nally made its way into Texas; some the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. ance of my time. say by conspiracy, some say just be- DAVIS) for yielding me the time. Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I yield cause they did not get there and some- Madam Speaker, let me begin by of- such time as he may consume to our body was waylaid. fering my congratulations and com- distinguished leader, the gentleman In any case, it was a cause for great mendations to the gentleman from Illi- from Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS). celebration. If one learned 21⁄2 years nois (Mr. DAVIS), as well as to the gen- Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Madam late that slaves had been emancipated tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS), Speaker, I thank my colleague, the by the Emancipation Proclamation, my Republican colleague, for their gentleman from Connecticut, for yield- that is to say, by executive order, one leadership in bringing this matter to ing time to me. had every reason to celebrate. our attention; but for their efforts, Madam Speaker, when General Gor- We are not here this afternoon to cel- Juneteenth might be a little-noticed don Granger arrived in Galveston, ebrate. This date is fraught with sym- footnote in American history. Texas, on this day 136 years ago, slaves bolism as well because the news of the That certainly should not be the were given notice that they were free. civil rights laws has not reached all case, because, while it is not recognized Even though President Abraham Lin- who need to hear it in America. I speak on a par with the Declaration of Inde- coln’s Emancipation Proclamation had as a former chair of the Equal Employ- pendence, the Emancipation Proclama- the effect of law on the first day of ment Opportunity Commission, where I tion is like the Declaration of Inde- 1863, his executive order was not in had hands-on experience, up close, to pendence, part of our tradition and pas- force to even communicate it in some see what enforcement takes, and as a sion for freedom in the United States. parts of our Nation. Member of Congress to see what we It is a very interesting episode in our The celebrations on the evening of still have to do now. history, and I find myself fascinated by June 19, 1865, were filled with singing it, that Abraham Lincoln, through ex- 1530 and feasting. After so much injustice, b ecutive order, declared the Emanci- the last vestige of slavery had been Nobody who celebrated her emanci- pation Proclamation on January 1, eradicated and the United States was pation on June 19, 1865, would want us 1863; but somehow the word did not get truly a land where, as our Declaration to do anything but make this not a to slaves in Texas until 21⁄2 years later, of Independence declared, all men are cause of celebration, not even a cause on June 19, 1865. created equal; that they are endowed for commemoration, but a cause for There are lots of stories as to what by their Creator with certain inalien- combustion, to get the news out to happened. There is some that say that able rights; that among these are life, those in the administration, to employ- the original messenger was murdered. liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ers and to Americans throughout our There are others who say the Union Juneteenth is a day of celebration country, that the civil rights laws are soldiers who had the message thought and of learning. We should rejoice in not only in the books but they need that they would hold off so the slave the great land that we all call America strong enforcement. owners could get in another season’s and give thanks for our freedom, and Indeed, Madam Speaker, we need new worth of planting and reaping before know that there were days when that laws as well. I have introduced a racial the word went out that slavery was to freedom was not enjoyed by all of her profiling bill that I hope will be part of be no more. citizens. the transportation bill coming forward Whatever the case was, on June 19, The resolution we are considering next year. The gentleman from Michi- 1865, Major General Jordan Granger led today recognizes Juneteenth and en- gan (Mr. CONYERS) is also preparing a Union troops into Galveston, Texas, courages Americans to learn from our racial profiling bill. and announced that, in fact, slavery past so we may better prepare for our These bills indicate that there is real had come to an end; and now the rela- future. It celebrates the achievements unfinished work even on putting laws tionship between the former slaves and of all Americans, no matter if they are on the books. It takes us back to the the former masters was going to be red, yellow, brown, black, or white, and 1960s. We thought we had at least put that of employer and free laborer. offers us an opportunity to reflect on the laws on the books then. Racial As you might imagine, some of the how one country saw slavery and free- profiling is overt, deliberate, looking newly freed slaves did not wait around dom within the course of our relatively in your face, you are black, you are to negotiate a labor agreement on this short existence as a nation in this Hispanic, you do not look like me, you subject. They immediately left their world. are under arrest or at least I-am-stop- plantations, their formers owners and I thank my colleagues for their sup- ping-you discrimination. That is the headed north, as well as to other parts port on this Juneteenth resolution, and kind of discrimination this is. of the country where they had family, I urge passage of this legislation. We cannot let $250 billion go out of to begin their new lives. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- this House next year, unless there is a There were many who did stay er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentle- provision that says you cannot get this around to talk about it, and out of that woman from the District of Columbia money unless you have laws barring ra- experience evolved what we have come (Ms. NORTON). cial profiling, unless you enforce them to call Juneteenth, the celebration of Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I very and unless you keep racial statistics. the Emancipation Proclamation. It ar- much appreciate that the gentleman Look, if we reduce Juneteenth to a rived out of a rural tradition of a fam- from Illinois has yielded me this time, moment of nostalgia, we trivialize its ily gathering, of picnics and barbeques and I appreciate his work on this and importance. Our country was 21⁄2 weeks and, generally, a notion that this is a so many bills of importance to the Af- late getting to the slaves in Texas. We great thing, this freedom, that we are rican American community and to our are 21⁄2 centuries late taking care of very pleased to be a part of it and let country. this business called discrimination. us take advantage of it.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:18 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.027 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 It also evolved into an opportunity to Union troops who brought news of the Madam Speaker, yes, the Supreme focus on questions of education and Emancipation Proclamation to Gal- Court made a decision and Dred Scott, self-improvement which was really veston, Texas. in that decision, was overturned in what freedom from slavery was all I find it to be a testament of the 1862, actually, 3 years before exactly to about, an opportunity to get education strength and growth of our great Na- the day of Juneteenth; sometimes the and, most importantly, an opportunity tion that on January 1, 1980, in the Supreme Court needs to be corrected to express that freedom through self- same State that the last slaves were by the Congress of the United States. improvement. freed, Juneteenth became an official The Emancipation Proclamation re- Today we do have a celebration State holiday through the efforts of Al ceives its national appreciation, its called Juneteenth to mark that his- Edwards, an African American Texas rightful appreciation as the gateway to toric occasion. This occasion, however, State legislator. freedom for African Americans; but it does reflect forward to events that hap- The successful passage of this bill took a Civil War and the 13th amend- pen today in America. You can say in marked Juneteenth as the first eman- ment to the United States to formally the case of Juneteenth, things do not cipation celebration to be granted offi- outlaw slavery. always work the way they were in- cial State recognition. That Emancipation Proclamation re- Today’s resolution clearly states tended, a message arrived 21⁄2 years sulted in millions of slaves throughout late. that history should be regarded as a the country who were unaffected by Recently in Florida, things did not means of understanding the past and the provisions of the proclamation; and work the way they were intended, and solving the challenges of the future. as my colleagues have already heard, you have to excuse the African Amer- Juneteenth reminds us that we must word traveled very slowly. ican community if we are a little bit continue to challenge the American Madam Speaker, this is indeed a cele- skeptical. We consider there to have conscience and strive to create civil bration, but time for us to reflect on been great disenfranchisement, and equality for all of our brothers and sis- what this meant. Juneteenth serves as things did not work the way they ters. Racism and inequality, distrust a historical milestone reminding all should have. People who were eligible and misunderstanding often continue people of the triumph of the human to vote were denied an opportunity to to divide us as a Nation. spirit over the cruelty of slavery. Our efforts will not be finished until I think we should all take a moment vote to a significant degree. social justice prevails and all of our not only to recognize the moral bank- Madam Speaker, out of Juneteenth children can contemplate ‘‘a Nation ruptcy of slavery, but also to celebrate comes not just skepticism, it comes where they will not be judged by the the achievements of those living in hope, because the newly freed slaves color of their skin, but by the content such inhumane conditions; and despite had hoped that they would be full par- of their character.’’ the rigors of slavery, African Ameri- ticipants in America. And despite the Today, it is important that we also cans contributed everything from agri- difficulties that we have seen in the promote the celebration of Juneteenth cultural inventions and medical break- Florida in the past election, we are in our communities. Last night in my throughs to music. They have contrib- moving forward with hope that an elec- district, Montgomery County, Mary- uted a legacy of culture, of language, toral reform bill will come out of this land, Juneteenth committee members religion, a lesson of survival. Congress, which will make sure that Laura Anderson Wright, Russ Camp- Ralph Ellison, who I believe is one of things that did not go the way they bell, Tina Clark, Wilbert Givens, Dory the great writers of the 20th century, should have will go the right way in Hackey, Richard Myles, Shirley Small he was an African American and fre- the future. Rogeau, and Gail Street held a celebra- quently misunderstood. The genius of Juneteenth is not just a celebration tion, which they had organized, that blacks, of black culture, was not in of what happened. It is also an impor- began with a tour at the Sandy Spring race, he wrote, but in human beings tant milestone in our American history Maryland Slave Museum and African who bore the race. Blood and skin do and a marker for our future conduct. It Art Gallery, whose president and not think. joins many other cultural celebrations, founder was there, Dr. Winston Ander- There were demonic conscious and Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, the son. The ceremony concluded at the unconscious dehumanizing acts against Chinese New Year, as a part of our di- Ross Body Community Center in the blacks, no question about it; but the verse American quilt. historic town of Sandy Spring, Mary- progress and opportunity for blacks in It is an important occasion, an occa- land. America could not depend on white op- sion for great celebration, the emanci- Madam Speaker, I want to commend pressors changing their behavior and pation of the slaves in America. I am these committee members for their changing their mind as much as it delighted to be a part of this celebra- dedication and hard work for such a would depend on individuals under- tion; and again, I thank the sponsors. noble cause. standing and believing in their own Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I yield Madam Speaker, I urge my col- God-given resources. such time as she may consume to the leagues to ensure that Juneteenth is very capable gentlewoman from Mary- celebrated in their home districts and b 1545 land (Mrs. MORELLA). to support this resolution on the 136th Ellison believed that to believe solely Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I anniversary of the emancipation. in the idea that white oppression deter- thank the very distinguished gen- I thank the gentleman from Con- mined the freedom of blacks was to tleman from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) necticut (Mr. SHAYS) for his generosity minimize the power of each black per- for yielding me such time. in yielding me such time as I have con- son and it would make redemption de- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- sumed. pend upon how it was treated. We do port of H. Con. Res. 163, which cele- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- not accept that any longer. This was a brates Juneteenth, the oldest known er, I yield 6 minutes to the very pas- perspective. The outskirts of society celebration of the end of slavery. I sionate gentleman from New Jersey, allowed him to run point on its great- want to commend the two authors of (Mr. PASCRELL). est ideals while grieving over its great- this resolution, the gentleman from Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, est failures. Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS) and the gen- two great Americans sponsored this He argued against the idea that there tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS), for resolution, the gentleman from Okla- existed a required mode of racial anger. introducing this resolution. homa (Mr. WATTS) and the gentleman There were, he contended, many pos- Though the abolishment of slavery from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). I am proud to sible responses to injustice. He wrote and Confederate States had become of- be associated with both of them. there was even an American Negro tra- ficial more than 2 years earlier in 1863, Juneteenth, but also the name of a dition which abhors as obscene any it had little impact on Texans, because great book written by what I consider trading on one’s own anguish for gain there were no Union troops to enforce one of the great authors of the 20th or sympathy. Powerful words. Powerful the new edict. century, Ralph Ellison, who wrote the words in our own society now. It was not until June 19, 1865, that ‘‘Invisible Man,’’ often misunderstood, We have decided for the most part the final group of slaves were freed by often derided. that each black person in our society is

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:18 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.028 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3227 an incarnation, someone wrote that, of think all of us are so proud to be Amer- the period of reconstruction. And I his race, and as Edward Rothstein icans, but it is a work in process. The want to commend Lerone Bennett, wrote, being battered about by both freedoms that were guaranteed under Senior Editor of Ebony Magazine, for blacks and whites who impose their vi- the Emancipation Proclamation and the research and writings and work sions of racial identity. Lincoln freed under the General Order Number 3 are that he has done. the slaves. Ellison would say only that still unfolding. Finally, it was never brought to my slaves could free slaves, so that their It is an exciting time to be an Amer- attention more than last weekend, fate and the fate of every black Amer- ican, and I just am grateful to have the while driving to St. Louis to partici- ican cannot depend on anyone else. In- opportunity to work with my col- pate in a function with the gentleman dividuality is a creative force within leagues on both sides of the aisle to from Missouri (Mr. CLAY), when my fa- each person. Part of our birth, part of serve our country and to serve our ther and I, who is 89 years old, after the our heritage, and at best the body poli- great people of all races. activity was able to interact with my tic can protect but never create. No Madam Speaker, I yield the balance uncle, who is 96 years old. Fortunately civil rights law, no Supreme Court de- of my time to the gentleman from Illi- for both of them, they still have their cision, and no presidential order can nois (Mr. DAVIS). wits and they still can recall things undo what is in me. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- and they are both functional. They I thank Ralph Ellison for giving us tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) is rec- were discussing the period of their our great history and understanding, ognized. boyhoods and the fact that their grand- and on this great day of Juneteenth we Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- parents were slaves; that my father’s celebrate the freedom of all of us. God er, I yield myself such time as I may mother’s parents were slaves; that my bless America. consume, and first let me thank the mother’s mother’s parents were slaves. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. I am amazed at how much progress BIGGERT) The gentleman from Con- SHAYS) for his graciousness and for his they made during the period of recon- necticut (Mr. SHAYS) has 121⁄2 minutes support of this resolution. There is not struction without formal education, remaining, the gentleman from Illinois a more esteemed Member of this body without a great deal of learning but (Mr. DAVIS) has 21⁄2 minutes remaining. with more graciousness than the gen- using the experiences of their previous Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I know tleman from Connecticut, and I want conditions to help build a new Amer- we have the right to close, but I would him to know that we appreciate him. ica. So Juneteenth recommends and be happy to use my time and then yield I also, Madam Speaker, want to recognizes not only the past but the the balance of my time to the gen- again congratulate the gentleman from presence and speaks to the future. So I tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) if he Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS) for the role would urge all of my colleagues to sup- would like to close this debate. that he has played in not only intro- port it and would once again thank all Madam Speaker, I yield myself the ducing but moving this resolution to of those who have helped to bring it to balance of my time and commend the the floor. I also want to thank the the floor on this day. gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. chairman of the full committee, the Mr. HORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to WATTS) and the gentleman from Illi- gentleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON), recognize the importance of June 19, 2001, as nois (Mr. DAVIS) for introducing this and the Speaker of the House, the gen- Juneteenth Independence Day. I am pleased resolution. I also thank the gentleman tleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT), for that House Concurrent Resolution 163 passed from Indiana (Mr. BURTON), chairman making sure that there was an oppor- earlier today, recognizes the significance of the Committee on Government Re- tunity to discuss this resolution on the Juneteenth Independence Day and the impor- form, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. floor of the House on this day, June tance of understanding our history and apply- SCARBOROUGH), chairman of the Sub- 19th, Juneteenth Day. ing those lessons to our futures. committee on Civil Service and Agency Madam Speaker, I know the gentle- On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Organization, as well as the ranking woman from North Carolina (Mrs. Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclama- members of the full committee and CLAYTON) had planned to be here and to tion freeing slaves across this country. Unfor- subcommittees, the gentleman from speak on the resolution. Unfortu- tunately, the Emancipation Proclamation had California (Mr. WAXMAN) and the gen- nately, she was unable to do so. very little impact on Texas slaves where the tleman from Illinois Mr. DAVIS), for ex- I think this resolution speaks to news of the new freedom was deliberately pediting consideration of the resolu- America, some of its paradoxes, some withheld by the enslavers to maintain the labor tion. of its problems; the recognition that forces on their plantations. Obviously, I urge all Members to sup- even as slaves were freed, there were On June 19, 1865, more than two years port this resolution. I was reading the over 800,000 who did not know it, and after the Emancipation Proclamation was de- Emancipation Proclamation during there are people who would say that livered, General Gordon Granger arrived in part of this debate, and while I will not there are many people in our country Galveston, Texas informing those still read it at this time, let me just say today who do not know some of the enslaved that they were now free. General that it is a powerful piece. And when freedoms that exist. There are many Granger’s first order of business was to read read in conjunction with General people in our country who do not know to the people General Order Number 3, which Granger’s General Order Number 3, this that they have an opportunity to seri- states, ‘‘The people of Texas are informed that paragraph, I can imagine what the im- ously impact upon all of the public pol- in accordance with a Proclamation from the pact must have been. General Granger icy decisions that are made in our Executive of the United States, all slaves are comes into Galveston and he reads the great Nation. free. This involves an absolute equality of following: ‘‘The people of Texas are in- As we look at the tremendous docu- rights and rights of property between former formed that, in accordance with the ments that we have seen evolved, and masters and slaves, and connection here- Proclamation of the Executive of the as we recognize what they really tofore existing between them becomes that United States, all slaves are freed. This meant, they really meant that there is between employer and free laborer.’’ involves an absolute equality of the opportunity to always be in pursuit Today, we recognize the 136th anniversary rights,’’ he continued, ‘‘and rights of of freedom of equality, of justice, of of Juneteenth. Across America hundreds of property between former masters and equal opportunity. It also means that celebrations are held to commemorate this im- slaves, and the connection heretofore we are not there yet. But as long as portant occasion. In my district, the Rock existing between them becomes that there is movement towards the goal, House Church International held a Juneteenth between employer and free laborer.’’ then there is hope and possibility for Jubilee at Recreation Park in Long Beach, It is a powerful piece and, obviously, America. There is the hope that Amer- California this past Saturday. This celebration Americans have much to be grateful ica can become the America that it has served as a time for the community to gather for. We can be very proud of our coun- not been but the America that we all and celebrate the freedoms all enjoy today. try that, in spite of all the terrible know that it can be. This event concluded with Leon Patillo signing things that may have occurred during I also want to point out that this res- the national anthem at the Long Beach Break- parts of our history, we are a Nation olution provides an opportunity for us ers baseball game. A fitting conclusion to the that moves forward, not backwards. I to take a look at a part of our history, Juneteenth Jubilee.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:18 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.037 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 Juneteenth was given official holiday status Nation’s history. Festivities remembering celebration delineates the importance of Afri- in Texas in 1980. Juneteenth has traditionally Juneteenth provide the opportunity for all can American history all over the United been celebrated in Texas and other bordering Americans to a gain a deeper understanding States. In my district, a small town called states, such as Louisiana and Arkansas. I of those events that have shaped our nation’s Princeville reaps the benefit of Juneteenth thank Congressman Watts of Oklahoma for in- identity and the issues that continue to touch Day. Princeville, the nation’s oldest black char- troducing House Concurrent Resolution 163 so many of our lives. Texas may have been tered town was incorporated in February 1885 and expanding recognition of this event to a late in receiving the news, but they were the by the North Carolina General Assembly. The national celebration. Bringing this legislation to first to acknowledge the importance of this town of Princeville began as a small village of the floor today helps to bring awareness of day, making it a state holiday over twenty newly freed slaves who were trying to obtain Juneteenth to all corners of this country. years ago. We, as a nation, should follow suit their ‘‘day of jubilee.’’ These slaves fought with Americans should use this historical milestone and pay tribute to this important day in Amer- grace to have something that they could call to remind us of the triumph of freedom over ican history. their own. the cruelty of slavery. Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today Juneteenth Independence Day completes Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam to celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a com- the cycle of what we recognize as true democ- Speaker, I rise today to show my strong sup- memoration of the acknowledgment by African racy. The memories and history of that glo- port for the recognition of the day that slavery slaves in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, rious day in June of 1865, has motivated Afri- in the United States came to an end. June 19, of their newfound freedom. It is also a celebra- can Americans as a people to continue to fight 1865 was coined as ‘‘Juneteenth Independ- tion of the opportunity for African Americans to for equality for all. At this very moment, black ence Day,’’ for the newly freed slaves of the be free to express self-improvement and to voters in the state of Virginia have been Southwest when they finally learned of the gain more knowledge. This freedom was moved by this day to get out and vote. Thirteenth Amendment that legally abolished granted to all those in the United States of Af- June 19th represents TRUE JUSTICE and slavery, which was passed in January of 1863. rican decent by the Emancipation Proclama- TRUE FREEDOM. Let us not forget the impor- This delay of vital news as delayed by the tion in 1863. Unfortunately, in some parts of tance that this day has impressed upon our dawdling relay of information across the coun- the country, news of the Proclamation did not history both past and present. try in that day. reach people in a timely manner. In fact, it Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Since that day of emancipation, the de- took two years to get word out to African commemorate a celebration of freedom known scendants of slaves in the Southwest view this slaves in Texas that their freedom had been as Juneteenth. In cities across the country, day as the anniversary of the end of a tragic granted. Although word was given to the thousands of Americans—people of all nation- period in our nation’s history. It is known that slaves late, we must remember that it is never alities, races and religions—are assembling to the dishonor, suffering and brutality of slavery too late to join the effort to fight against racism rejoice and reflect upon a milestone in Amer- cannot be erased, but the memory and feeling around the world. ican history—the official end of slavery. can provide reassurance that such inhumanity Some in this nation may not want to recall Celebration of Juneteenth, June 19, as should never again take part in the United the atrocities of our past, however, we must Emancipation Day began in 1865 when Texan States of America. not forget our history. While this nation has a slaves were finally notified of their freedom Madam Speaker, Juneteenth Independence great legacy to be proud of, we must also re- from the shackles of slavery. Prior to June 19, Day is historically significant for not only those member the mistakes of our past and learn 1985, rumors of slavery were widespread; races subject to discrimination, but also for from them. Today, we cannot act as if nothing however, emancipation was not granted to every freedom-loving American. It is a date is wrong when negative assumptions are Texan slaves until General Gordon Granger that marked the development of equality, made about an individual because of the color issued an order in Galveston, Texas declaring equal opportunity, and unity in the United of his or her skin. freedom for all slaves—some two years after States. I urge all of my fellow Members to vote The question that still remains is how do we President Lincoln signed the Emancipation with me in support of this bill that provides a move forward. A few months from now, South Proclamation. When Texan slaves were finally means for both understanding the past and Africa will play host to what will be the third given the news, a spirit of jubilee spread solving the challenges of the future. World Conference Against Racism. This event Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today is scheduled to take place in Durban, South throughout the community as they prayed, to urge the Congress to recognize the historic Africa August 31st to September 7th 2001. As sang and danced in celebration of their free- significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. a nation, our participation in this conference is dom. Newly freed slaves left the homes of On July 4, 1776, many Americans celebrated vital. As citizens of the United States of Amer- slave-owners and immediately searched for their first independence day. However, we ica, we all want to see our country moving for- family members and economic opportunities. must not forget that on this day, the ancestors ward stronger than ever. By supporting this Some simply chose to relish in their freedom. of African Americans were not included in this conference, we can make an effort to moving As a native Texan myself, I feel so strongly celebration. They were slaves. In 1841, Fred- this country, as well as the world in the right about the importance of Juneteenth and its erick Douglas said that from an American direction. legacy today. slave’s perspective, July 4th ‘‘reveals to him, I believe strongly that this day, June 19th is Although many place significance on the un- more than all other days in the year, the gross not only a celebration for African Americans, timely manner in which the news was deliv- injustice and cruelty to which he is the con- but also a celebration for our country as a ered, reflecting upon the triumph and perse- stant victim.’’ It would be almost ninety years whole. It represents all of the hardships that verance of the human spirit captures the true before all Americans would finally celebrate African Americans had to go through in help- essence of the Juneteenth celebration. their freedom. ing construct this country and finally getting Juneteenth honors those African-Americans On June 19, 1865, two and a half years freedom and respect for the hardships they who travailed and survived the institution of after President Lincoln issued the Emanci- endured. As a citizen of this great country, I slavery, thus encouraging free generations of pation Proclamation and two months after the feel that it is America’s duty to come together African-Americans to take pride in the legacy conclusion of the Civil War, Major General in showing respect to our fellow Americans on of perseverance and strength they left behind. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas this day. As the popularity of Juneteenth grows both to announce that all slaves in the United Mrs. CLAYTON. Madam Speaker, I rise in nationally and globally, people from all races, States were free. This day, known as recognition of Juneteenth Independence Day nationalities and creeds and realizing that Juneteenth, signified the end of slavery across that represents the end of slavery in the Juneteenth is not only synonymous with slav- America and marked the independence of Afri- South. On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lin- ery. Juneteenth represents an acknowledg- can Americans. coln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed all ment of a period in our history that shaped What began as a celebration in Texas has slaves. However, it was not until two and a and continues to influence our society today. grown into a nationwide remembrance of one half years later that all states were freed from Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- of the most significant events in our country’s bondage. Since that day on June 19, 1865, er, I yield back the balance of my time. history. Today, Juneteenth festivities bring Af- descendants of slaves have celebrated The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rican American communities across the coun- Juneteenth day. This celebration commemo- question is on the motion offered by try together to honor and remember the strug- rates the struggles, dignity, and vision of a the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. gle of our ancestors and rejoice in our free- people who have rendered their lives for this SHAYS) that the House suspend the dom. great nation. rules and agree to the concurrent reso- This historic day also recognizes the impor- Although, Juneteenth Independence Day lution, H. Con. Res. 163, as amended. tance of furthering the knowledge of our great originated in Galveston, Texas, this day of The question was taken.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 04:24 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.022 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3229 The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the H. RES. 169 The resolution was agreed to. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Resolved, That the following named Mem- A motion to reconsider was laid on those present have voted in the affirm- ber be, and is hereby, elected to the fol- the table. ative. lowing standing committee of the House of Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, on that Representatives: f I demand the yeas and nays. Committee on Rules: Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The yeas and nays were ordered. PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The resolution was agreed to. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Chair’s prior announcement, further the table. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair proceedings on this motion will be f will now put the question on motions postponed. to suspend the rules on which further RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF proceedings were postponed earlier f COMMITTEE ON RULES today. RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Votes will be taken in the following fore the House the following resigna- order: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion as a member of the Committee on H.R. 1291, by the yeas and nays; ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- Rules: H. Con. Res. 154, by the yeas and clares the House in recess until ap- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, nays; and proximately 6 p.m. Washington, DC, June 19, 2001. H. Con. Res. 163, by the yeas and Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 56 min- Hon. DENNIS HASTERT, nays. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Speaker of the House, The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes until approximately 6 p.m. House of Representatives, Washington, DC the time for any electronic vote after DEAR MR. SPEAKER, I hereby resign from f the House Committee on Rules. the first such vote in this series. b 1807 Sincerely, f JAMES P. MCGOVERN, AFTER RECESS Member of Congress. 21ST CENTURY MONTGOMERY GI The recess having expired, the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without BILL ENHANCEMENT ACT was called to order by the Speaker pro objection, the resignation is accepted. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tempore (Mrs. BIGGERT) at 6 o’clock There was no objection. pending business is the question of sus- and 7 minutes p.m. f pending the rules and passing the bill, f RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF H.R. 1291. COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL The Clerk read the title of the bill. REPORT ON H.R. 2216, SUPPLE- RELATIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The MENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR question is on the motion offered by FISCAL YEAR 2001 The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. fore the House the following resigna- Mr. YOUNG of Florida, from the SMITH) that the House suspend the tion as a member of the Committee on Committee on Appropriations, sub- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1291, on International Relations: mitted a privileged report (Rept. No. which the yeas and nays are ordered. 107–102) on the bill (H.R. 2216) making HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The vote was taken by electronic de- supplemental appropriations for the Washington, DC, June 19, 2001. vice, and there were—yeas 416, nays 0, Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, Speaker of the House of Representatives, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 15, as and for other purposes, which was re- Washington, DC. follows: ferred to the Union Calendar and or- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: As I have been ap- [Roll No. 166] dered to be printed. pointed to the House Rules Committee effec- YEAS—416 tive today, I hereby resign my seat as a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Abercrombie Brady (PA) Davis (CA) ant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of Member of the House International Rela- Ackerman Brady (TX) Davis (FL) order are reserved on the bill. tions Committee. Aderholt Brown (FL) Davis (IL) As always, I appreciate your support and Akin Brown (OH) Davis, Jo Ann f friendship. Allen Brown (SC) Deal Warmly, Andrews Bryant DeFazio REPORT ON H.R. 2217, DEPART- ALCEE L. HASTINGS, Armey Burr DeGette MENT OF INTERIOR AND RE- Member of Congress. Baca Burton Delahunt LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Bachus Buyer DeLauro The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Baird Callahan DeLay TIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2002 objection, the resignation is accepted. Baker Calvert DeMint Mr. SKEEN, from the Committee on Baldacci Camp Deutsch There was no objection. Baldwin Cantor Diaz-Balart Appropriations, submitted a privileged f Ballenger Capito Dicks report (Rept. No. 107–103) on the bill Barcia Capps Dingell (H.R. 2217) making appropriations for ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO CER- Barr Capuano Doggett the Department of the Interior and re- TAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF Barrett Cardin Dooley THE HOUSE Bartlett Carson (IN) Doolittle lated agencies for the fiscal year end- Barton Carson (OK) Doyle ing September 30, 2002 and for other Mr. FROST. Madam Speaker, by di- Bass Castle Dreier purposes, which was referred to the rection of the Democratic Caucus, I Becerra Chabot Duncan Bentsen Chambliss Dunn Union Calendar and ordered to be offer a privileged resolution (H. Res. Bereuter Clay Edwards printed. 170) and ask for its immediate consider- Berkley Clayton Ehlers The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ation. Berman Clement Ehrlich Berry Clyburn Emerson ant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Biggert Coble Engel order are reserved on the bill. lows: Bilirakis Collins Eshoo H. RES. 170 Bishop Combest Etheridge f Blagojevich Condit Evans Resolved, That the following named Mem- Blumenauer Conyers Everett ELECTION OF MEMBER TO bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- Blunt Cooksey Farr COMMITTEE ON RULES lowing standing committees of the House of Boehlert Costello Fattah Representatives: Boehner Coyne Ferguson Mr. FROST. Madam Speaker, by di- Bonilla Cramer Flake rection of the Democrat Caucus, I offer Committee on Rules: Mr. Hastings of Flor- ida; Bonior Crane Fletcher Bono Crenshaw Foley a privileged resolution (H. Res. 169) and Committee on International Relations: ask for its immediate consideration. Borski Crowley Ford Mrs. Watson of California. Boswell Culberson Fossella The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Committee on Government Reform: Mrs. Boucher Cummings Frank lows: Watson of California. Boyd Cunningham Frelinghuysen

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.040 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 Frost Lewis (KY) Roukema ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Bentsen Foley Leach Gallegly Linder Roybal-Allard Bereuter Ford Lee Filner Ganske Lipinski Royce Berkley Fossella Levin Gekas LoBiondo Rush NOT VOTING—15 Berman Frank Lewis (CA) Gilchrest Lofgren Ryan (WI) Berry Frelinghuysen Lewis (GA) Gillmor Lowey Ryun (KS) Cannon Gephardt Obey Biggert Frost Lewis (KY) Gilman Lucas (KY) Sabo Cox Gibbons Peterson (PA) Bilirakis Gallegly Linder Gonzalez Lucas (OK) Sanchez Cubin Hinchey Sanders Bishop Ganske Lipinski Goode Luther Sandlin Davis, Tom Jones (OH) Scott Blagojevich Gekas LoBiondo Goodlatte Maloney (CT) Sawyer English McCarthy (MO) Sweeney Blumenauer Gilchrest Lofgren Gordon Maloney (NY) Saxton Blunt Gillmor Lowey Goss Manzullo Scarborough b 1834 Boehlert Gilman Lucas (KY) Graham Markey Schaffer So (two-thirds having voted in favor Boehner Gonzalez Lucas (OK) Granger Mascara Schakowsky Bonilla Goode Luther Graves Matheson Schiff thereof) the rules were suspended and Bonior Goodlatte Maloney (CT) Green (TX) Matsui Schrock the bill was passed. Bono Gordon Maloney (NY) Green (WI) McCarthy (NY) Sensenbrenner The result of the vote was announced Borski Goss Markey Greenwood McCollum Serrano as above recorded. Boswell Graham Mascara Grucci McCrery Sessions Boucher Granger Matheson Gutierrez McDermott Shadegg A motion to reconsider was laid on Boyd Graves Matsui Gutknecht McGovern Shaw the table. Brady (PA) Green (TX) McCarthy (NY) Hall (OH) McHugh Shays Stated for: Brady (TX) Green (WI) McCollum Hall (TX) McInnis Sherman Brown (FL) Greenwood McCrery C Hansen McIntyre Sherwood Ms. M CARTHY of Missouri. Madam Brown (OH) Grucci McDermott Harman McKeon Shimkus Speaker, on rollcall No. 166 passage of H.R. Brown (SC) Gutierrez McGovern Hart McKinney Shows 1291, I was detained in my district attending Bryant Gutknecht McHugh Shuster Burr Hall (OH) McInnis Hastings (FL) McNulty the funeral service of a distinguished civic Hastings (WA) Meehan Simmons Burton Hall (TX) McIntyre Hayes Meek (FL) Simpson leader, Kenneth Krakauer. Had I been Buyer Hansen McKeon Hayworth Meeks (NY) Skeen present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Callahan Harman McKinney Hefley Menendez Skelton Calvert Hart McNulty Slaughter Camp Hastings (FL) Meehan Herger Mica f Smith (MI) Cantor Hastings (WA) Meek (FL) Hill Millender- Smith (NJ) Capito Hayes Meeks (NY) Hilleary McDonald ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Smith (TX) Capps Hayworth Menendez Hilliard Miller (FL) PRO TEMPORE Smith (WA) Capuano Hefley Mica Hinojosa Miller, Gary Snyder Cardin Herger Millender- Hobson Miller, George The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Solis Carson (IN) Hill McDonald Hoeffel Mink BIGGERT). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule Souder Carson (OK) Hilleary Miller (FL) Hoekstra Mollohan Spence XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Castle Hilliard Miller, Gary Holden Moore Spratt the minimum time for electronic vot- Chabot Hinojosa Miller, George Holt Moran (KS) Stark Chambliss Hobson Mink Moran (VA) ing on each additional motion to sus- Honda Stearns Clay Hoeffel Mollohan Hooley Morella Stenholm pend the rules on which the Chair has Clayton Hoekstra Moore Horn Murtha Strickland postponed further proceedings. Clement Holden Moran (KS) Hostettler Myrick Stump Clyburn Holt Moran (VA) Houghton Nadler Stupak f Coble Honda Morella Hoyer Napolitano Sununu Collins Hooley Murtha Hulshof Neal Tancredo ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Combest Horn Myrick Hunter Nethercutt Tanner PRO TEMPORE Condit Hostettler Nadler Hutchinson Ney Tauscher Conyers Houghton Napolitano Hyde Northup Tauzin The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cooksey Hoyer Neal Inslee Norwood Taylor (MS) Chair has been advised by the Clerk Costello Hulshof Nethercutt Isakson Nussle Taylor (NC) that a small number of the electronic Coyne Hunter Ney Israel Oberstar Terry Cramer Hutchinson Northup Issa Olver Thomas voting stations are not operative. Crane Hyde Norwood Istook Ortiz Thompson (CA) Those stations are marked, but Mem- Crenshaw Inslee Nussle Jackson (IL) Osborne Thompson (MS) bers nevertheless should take care to Crowley Isakson Oberstar Jackson-Lee Ose Thornberry confirm their votes. Culberson Israel Olver (TX) Otter Thune Cummings Issa Ortiz Jefferson Owens Thurman f Cunningham Istook Osborne Jenkins Oxley Tiahrt Davis (CA) Jackson (IL) Ose John Pallone Tiberi HONORING ARMY NATIONAL Davis (FL) Jackson-Lee Otter Johnson (CT) Pascrell Tierney Davis (IL) (TX) Owens Johnson (IL) Pastor Toomey GUARD COMBAT UNITS DE- Davis, Jo Ann Jefferson Oxley Johnson, E. B. Paul Towns PLOYED IN SUPPORT OF ARMY Deal Jenkins Pallone Johnson, Sam Payne Traficant OPERATIONS IN BOSNIA DeFazio John Pascrell Jones (NC) Pelosi Turner DeGette Johnson (CT) Pastor Kanjorski Pence Udall (CO) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Delahunt Johnson (IL) Paul Kaptur Peterson (MN) Udall (NM) pending business is the question of sus- DeLauro Johnson, E. B. Payne Keller Petri Upton pending the rules and agreeing to the DeLay Johnson, Sam Pelosi Kelly Phelps Velazquez DeMint Jones (NC) Pence Kennedy (MN) Pickering Visclosky concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 154. Deutsch Kanjorski Peterson (MN) Kennedy (RI) Pitts Vitter The Clerk read the title of the con- Diaz-Balart Kaptur Petri Kerns Platts Walden current resolution. Dicks Keller Phelps Kildee Pombo Walsh Dingell Kelly Pickering Kilpatrick Pomeroy Wamp The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Doggett Kennedy (MN) Pitts Kind (WI) Portman Waters question is on the motion offered by Dooley Kennedy (RI) Platts King (NY) Price (NC) Watkins (OK) the gentleman from Texas (Mr. THORN- Doolittle Kerns Pombo Kingston Pryce (OH) Watson (CA) BERRY) that the House suspend the Doyle Kildee Pomeroy Kirk Putnam Watt (NC) Dreier Kilpatrick Portman Kleczka Quinn Watts (OK) rules and agree to the concurrent reso- Duncan Kind (WI) Price (NC) Knollenberg Radanovich Waxman lution, H. Con. Res. 154, on which the Dunn King (NY) Pryce (OH) Kolbe Rahall Weiner yeas and nays are ordered. Edwards Kingston Putnam Kucinich Ramstad Weldon (FL) Ehlers Kirk Quinn LaFalce Rangel Weldon (PA) This will be a 5-minute vote. Ehrlich Kleczka Radanovich LaHood Regula Weller The vote was taken by electronic de- Emerson Knollenberg Rahall Lampson Rehberg Wexler vice, and there were—yeas 417, nays 0, Engel Kolbe Ramstad Langevin Reyes Whitfield not voting 15, as follows: English Kucinich Rangel Lantos Reynolds Wicker Eshoo LaFalce Regula Largent Riley Wilson [Roll No. 167] Etheridge LaHood Rehberg Larsen (WA) Rivers Wolf YEAS—417 Evans Lampson Reyes Larson (CT) Rodriguez Woolsey Everett Langevin Reynolds Latham Roemer Wu Abercrombie Baca Barcia Farr Lantos Riley LaTourette Rogers (KY) Wynn Ackerman Bachus Barr Fattah Largent Rivers Leach Rogers (MI) Young (AK) Aderholt Baird Barrett Ferguson Larsen (WA) Rodriguez Lee Rohrabacher Young (FL) Akin Baker Bartlett Filner Larson (CT) Roemer Levin Ros-Lehtinen Allen Baldacci Barton Flake Latham Rogers (KY) Lewis (CA) Ross Andrews Baldwin Bass Fletcher LaTourette Rogers (MI) Lewis (GA) Rothman Armey Ballenger Becerra

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 04:24 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.032 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3231 Rohrabacher Skeen Toomey Barr Farr Largent Roemer Simmons Tiberi Ros-Lehtinen Skelton Towns Barrett Fattah Larsen (WA) Rogers (KY) Simpson Tierney Ross Slaughter Traficant Bartlett Ferguson Larson (CT) Rogers (MI) Skeen Toomey Rothman Smith (MI) Turner Barton Filner Latham Rohrabacher Skelton Towns Roukema Smith (NJ) Udall (CO) Bass Flake LaTourette Ros-Lehtinen Slaughter Traficant Roybal-Allard Smith (TX) Udall (NM) Becerra Fletcher Leach Ross Smith (MI) Turner Royce Snyder Upton Bentsen Foley Lee Rothman Smith (NJ) Udall (CO) Rush Solis Velazquez Bereuter Ford Levin Roukema Smith (TX) Udall (NM) Ryan (WI) Souder Visclosky Berkley Fossella Lewis (CA) Roybal-Allard Smith (WA) Upton Ryun (KS) Spence Vitter Berman Frank Lewis (GA) Royce Snyder Velazquez Sabo Spratt Walden Berry Frelinghuysen Lewis (KY) Rush Solis Visclosky Sanchez Stark Walsh Biggert Frost Linder Ryan (WI) Souder Vitter Sanders Stearns Wamp Bilirakis Gallegly Lipinski Ryun (KS) Spence Walden Sandlin Stenholm Waters Bishop Ganske LoBiondo Sabo Spratt Walsh Sawyer Strickland Watkins (OK) Blagojevich Gekas Lofgren Sanchez Stark Wamp Saxton Stump Watson (CA) Blumenauer Gilchrest Lowey Sanders Stearns Waters Scarborough Stupak Watt (NC) Blunt Gillmor Lucas (KY) Sandlin Stenholm Watkins (OK) Schaffer Sununu Watts (OK) Boehlert Gilman Lucas (OK) Sawyer Strickland Watson (CA) Schakowsky Tancredo Waxman Boehner Gonzalez Luther Saxton Stump Watt (NC) Schiff Tanner Weiner Bonilla Goode Maloney (CT) Scarborough Stupak Watts (OK) Schrock Tauscher Weldon (FL) Bonior Goodlatte Maloney (NY) Schaffer Sununu Waxman Sensenbrenner Tauzin Weldon (PA) Bono Gordon Manzullo Schakowsky Tancredo Weiner Serrano Taylor (MS) Weller Borski Goss Markey Schiff Tanner Weldon (FL) Sessions Taylor (NC) Wexler Boswell Graham Mascara Schrock Tauscher Weldon (PA) Shadegg Terry Whitfield Boucher Granger Matheson Sensenbrenner Tauzin Weller Shaw Thomas Wicker Boyd Graves Matsui Serrano Taylor (MS) Wexler Shays Thompson (CA) Wilson Brady (PA) Green (TX) McCarthy (NY) Sessions Taylor (NC) Whitfield Sherman Thompson (MS) Wolf Brady (TX) Green (WI) McCollum Shadegg Terry Wicker Sherwood Thornberry Woolsey Brown (FL) Greenwood McCrery Shaw Thomas Wilson Shimkus Thune Wu Brown (OH) Grucci McDermott Shays Thompson (CA) Wolf Shows Thurman Wynn Brown (SC) Gutierrez McGovern Sherman Thompson (MS) Woolsey Shuster Tiahrt Young (AK) Sherwood Thornberry Wu Bryant Gutknecht McHugh Simmons Tiberi Young (FL) Shimkus Thune Wynn Burr Hall (OH) McInnis Simpson Tierney Shows Thurman Young (AK) Burton Hall (TX) McIntyre Shuster Tiahrt Young (FL) NOT VOTING—15 Buyer Hansen McKeon Callahan Harman McKinney NOT VOTING—17 Cannon Gibbons Obey Calvert Hart McNulty Cox Hinchey Peterson (PA) Camp Hastings (FL) Meehan Cannon Hinchey Obey Cox Hutchinson Peterson (PA) Cubin Jones (OH) Scott Cantor Hastings (WA) Meek (FL) Cubin Jones (OH) Radanovich Davis, Tom Manzullo Smith (WA) Capito Hayes Meeks (NY) Davis, Tom McCarthy (MO) Scott Gephardt McCarthy (MO) Sweeney Capps Hayworth Menendez Gephardt Murtha Sweeney Capuano Hefley Mica Gibbons Myrick b 1845 Cardin Herger Millender- So (two-thirds having voted in favor Carson (IN) Hill McDonald b 1855 thereof) the rules were suspended and Carson (OK) Hilleary Miller (FL) Castle Hilliard Miller, Gary So the concurrent resolution was the concurrent resolution was agreed Chabot Hinojosa Miller, George agreed to. to. Chambliss Hobson Mink The result of the vote was announced The result of the vote was announced Clay Hoeffel Mollohan Clayton Hoekstra Moore as above recorded. as above recorded. Clement Holden Moran (KS) A motion to reconsider was laid on A motion to reconsider was laid on Clyburn Holt Moran (VA) the table. the table. Coble Honda Morella Stated for: Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Madam Collins Hooley Nadler Combest Horn Napolitano Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 167, agreeing to H. Condit Hostettler Neal Speaker, on rollcall No. 168, agreeing to H. Con. Res. 154, I was detained in my district Conyers Houghton Nethercutt Con. Res. 163, I was detained in my district attending the funeral service of a distinguished Cooksey Hoyer Ney Costello Hulshof Northup attending the funeral service of a distinguished civic leader, Kenneth Krakauer. Had I been Coyne Hunter Norwood civic leader, Kenneth Krakauer. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Cramer Hyde Nussle present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Crane Inslee Oberstar f Crenshaw Isakson Olver f Crowley Israel Ortiz PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING HISTORICAL SIG- Culberson Issa Osborne NIFICANCE OF JUNETEENTH Cummings Istook Ose Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, due to a INDEPENDENCE DAY Cunningham Jackson (IL) Otter flight delay from my district, I was unavoidably Davis (CA) Jackson-Lee Owens The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davis (FL) (TX) Oxley detained from casting a vote on rollcall No. pending business is the question of sus- Davis (IL) Jefferson Pallone 166, rollcall No. 167, and rollcall No. 168. Had pending the rules and agreeing to the Davis, Jo Ann Jenkins Pascrell I been able to take a position, I would have Deal John Pastor voted in favor of all three rollcalls. concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 163, DeFazio Johnson (CT) Paul as amended. DeGette Johnson (IL) Payne f The Clerk read the title of the con- Delahunt Johnson, E. B. Pelosi DeLauro Johnson, Sam Pence REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER current resolution. DeLay Jones (NC) Peterson (MN) AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 877 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DeMint Kanjorski Petri question is on the motion offered by Deutsch Kaptur Phelps Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, I ask the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Diaz-Balart Keller Pickering unanimous consent to withdraw my Dicks Kelly Pitts SHAYS) that the House suspend the name as a cosponsor of H.R. 877. Dingell Kennedy (MN) Platts The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. rules and agree to the concurrent reso- Doggett Kennedy (RI) Pombo lution, H. Con. Res. 163, as amended, on Dooley Kerns Pomeroy BIGGERT). Is there objection to the re- which the yeas and nays are ordered. Doolittle Kildee Portman quest of the gentleman from New Jer- Doyle Kilpatrick Price (NC) sey? This will be a 5-minute vote. Dreier Kind (WI) Pryce (OH) The vote was taken by electronic de- Duncan King (NY) Putnam There was no objection. vice, and there were—yeas 415, nays 0, Dunn Kingston Quinn f Edwards Kirk Rahall not voting 17, as follows: Ehlers Kleczka Ramstad REMOVAL OF NAMES OF MEM- [Roll No. 168] Ehrlich Knollenberg Rangel BERS AS COSPONSORS OF H.R. Emerson Kolbe Regula 2172 AND H.R. 2118 YEAS—415 Engel Kucinich Rehberg Abercrombie Andrews Baker English LaFalce Reyes Mr. GREENWOOD. Madam Speaker, Ackerman Armey Baldacci Eshoo LaHood Reynolds on Thursday last week, June 14, 2001, Aderholt Baca Baldwin Etheridge Lampson Riley Akin Bachus Ballenger Evans Langevin Rivers the following cosponsors were incor- Allen Baird Barcia Everett Lantos Rodriguez rectly added to H.R. 2172, and I ask

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 04:24 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.034 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 unanimous consent that they be re- students. This legislation has bipar- their infrastructure power. They can- moved at this time: tisan support and cosponsors, and also not have a 25 percent increase in de- FRANK WOLF support from a number of higher edu- mand and only increase the supply 6 MAJOR OWENS cation organizations. percent. It is as if Governor Davis has CAROLYN MCCARTHY I urge the House to bring up this leg- the key to the power that they need for FRANK PALLONE islation in the near future. hospitals, for schools, for learning, for RICHARD NEAL. f lights, and even the gasoline for going Also, the following cosponsors were places in one’s car. It is like he has the incorrectly added to H.R. 2118, and I HOPE SCHOLARSHIP REFORM BILL key to it and he is throwing it away so ask unanimous consent that they be (Mr. MCGOVERN asked and was that the lowly working folks, in his removed at this time: given permission to address the House opinion, the middle class, cannot func- HENRY WAXMAN for 1 minute and to revise and extend tion. MARTIN FROST. his remarks. Madam Speaker, I would say, let the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I key go and open up the supply, Gov- objection to the request of the gen- am proud to join with the gentleman ernor Davis. tleman from Pennsylvania? from Michigan (Mr. CAMP) in intro- f There was no objection. ducing the HOPE Scholarship reform SPECIAL ORDERS f bill. In April, the Institute for Higher The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. MAKING IN ORDER MOTIONS TO Education Policy issued a report, JOHNSON of Illinois). Under the Speak- SUSPEND THE RULES ON ‘‘Rhetoric and Reality: Effects and er’s announced policy of January 3, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001 Consequence of the HOPE Scholar- 2001, and under a previous order of the Mr. GREENWOOD. Madam Speaker, I ship.’’ The report concluded, quite sim- House, the following Members will be ask unanimous consent that it be in ply, that low-income students and stu- recognized for 5 minutes each. order at any time on the legislative dents from low-income families do not f day of Wednesday, June 20, 2001, for the qualify for the HOPE Scholarship. CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT OF Speaker to entertain motions that the It stated that if educational costs to House suspend the rules relating to the MISSOURI RIVER WILL LEAD TO the student beyond tuition and fees FLOODING, ECONOMIC DEVASTA- following measures: S. 1029, H. Res. 124, could be considered for the HOPE H. Res. 168, H.R. 1753, H.R. 819, and S. TION, AND UNSAFE ENVIRON- Scholarship, and if low-income stu- MENT FOR COMMUNITIES Con. Res. 41. dents were not penalized for receiving The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there other grants, then more low-income The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a objection to the request of the gen- students could enjoy the full benefit of previous order of the House, the gen- tleman from Pennsylvania? the HOPE Scholarship. tleman from Missouri (Mr. HULSHOF) is There was no objection. Our bill addresses these exact issues. recognized for 5 minutes. f Our bill ensures that students are not Mr. HULSHOF. Mr. Speaker, as a Na- penalized for receiving Pell Grants or tion, we are fond of looking back over IMPROVING THE HOPE our country’s relatively short history SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT SEOG grants. It also ensures that the costs of required fees, books, supplies and commemorating noteworthy (Mr. CAMP asked and was given per- and equipment can be included as part events. For instance, in a few short mission to address the House for 1 of the eligible HOPE Scholarship ex- years, in 2004, our country will be cele- minute and to revise and extend his re- penses. Our bill expands access to high- brating the bicentennial anniversary of marks.) er education, it expands opportunity to the Lewis and Clark expedition. Some Mr. CAMP. Madam Speaker, the pas- higher education, and it expands the will take that opportunity and look sage of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 affordability of higher education. back with nostalgia and wistfully wish contained a signature initiative, the Madam Speaker, I urge my col- that we could turn the clock back and HOPE Scholarship Tax Credit. The leagues to support the HOPE Scholar- restore the great Missouri River to its HOPE Scholarship provides annual ship reform bill. natural condition of 200 years ago. scholarship benefits to students. How- Indeed, Mr. Speaker, some strong po- f ever, many of the students who need litical activists, including the newly the most help do not benefit from the CALIFORNIA ENERGY PROBLEMS minted Senate majority leader, have program. THE FAULT OF CALIFORNIA been forcefully advocating for a change The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given in the management of the Missouri (Mr. MCGOVERN) and I are introducing permission to address the House for 1 River. These individuals or entities are legislation that would address these minute and to revise and extend his re- pushing legislation insisting on manip- shortcomings. Currently, the HOPE tax marks.) ulating higher water flows in the credit can be used only for tuition and Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, spring months, called a spring rise, and some expenses. However, college stu- anybody that gets frustrated with a lower flows in the late summer. Now, dents must pay for much more than utility company, I am completely sym- environmentalists claim that such a just tuition. Our legislation would pathetic with. But I have to stay, I controlled flood is necessary to accom- allow the scholarships to cover re- think it is a little immature of the modate two endangered and one threat- quired fees, books, supplies and equip- Governor of California to continuously ened species. ment. blame power companies for some of Those from the Upper Missouri River Additionally, a student’s eligibility their problems out there. Basin, like the senior Senator from is currently reduced by any other Just think about this: The State of South Dakota, support this plan be- grants they receive. As a result, bene- California in the last 10 years had un- cause it would help the multimillion fits have been limited primarily to precedented prosperity and growth, and dollar recreation industry. Members of middle and upper-middle income tax- during that period of time, they, like this alliance have been reassuring Mis- payers. That explains why fewer than any other growing municipality or en- sourians all along that a controlled one-fifth of all full-time students at- tity, would add new schools, new roads, flood in the springtime will be no big tending community colleges qualify for new hospitals; but when it came time deal, that somehow our concerns on maximum HOPE Scholarship benefits. to approve new power plant construc- the lower river basin are inconsequen- Our legislation would ensure that any tion, oh, no, we cannot do that. tial or invalid. Pell Grants and other grants a student Well, Mr. Speaker, this arrogance is receives are not counted against the b 1900 not just limited to interest groups out- student’s eligibility. We are going to defy the law of sup- side of Washington. I contacted a high- Let us help make the HOPE Scholar- ply and demand. What were they think- level government official in mid-May ship available to community college ing? Grow up. They have to add to regarding continued concerns about

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.053 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3233 flooding, about economic devastation, whelmingly with us over the past 5 and we should all be grateful for their and constituent safety. The reply I got years. In fact, I see my friend from many, many contributions to our soci- from this government official: ‘‘A Iowa here and I applaud his efforts ety. spring rise will only result in some in- today in the House Agricultural Com- Mr. Speaker, as we gather today with convenience.’’ mittee on Appropriations which in- family, friends and neighbors in mark- Well, apparently in the minds of cluded an amendment that would re- ing the tradition of Juneteenth, I ex- some, the habitat of two birds and one strict funding for the Fish and Wildlife tend my warmest wishes for a special fish take precedence over the homes of Service if such spring rise and split celebration, one that we will remem- 22,500 families who live alongside the navigation zones were implemented. ber, and I ask all citizens to renew our Missouri River Basin. I want to tell all of my colleagues in commitment to a nation that stands I want to tell my colleagues, Mr. this House, Mr. Speaker, how deeply for civil justice and opportunity for all Speaker, what has happened over the that we Missourians appreciate the people. last 21⁄2 weeks. On June 1, the Missouri support, especially because of recent Finally, this evening I would like to River was at 13 feet, which is normal. developments in the Senate, and that visit for a few minutes on the issue of Due to heavy rainfall up-river on June we may need their undaunted courage energy. Mr. Speaker, as temperatures the 8, 7 days later, the river stage was in the very near future. across the country heat up and this at an astounding 29 feet. That is a 16 f summer’s travel season begins, our Na- foot rise in elevation a week. Now, for tion finds itself in the midst of an en- those of us unfamiliar with river towns A DISCUSSION OF IMPORTANT ergy crisis like one that has not been or river terminology, flood stage is ISSUES FOR AMERICA seen in 2 decades. While my constitu- when a channel is full and damage be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ents in south Arkansas have not had to gins to occur. So in these short 7 days, previous order of the House, the gen- face the electricity shortages that the Missouri River went from normal tleman from Arkansas (Mr. ROSS) is California has seen, like all Americans, levels to 8 feet above flood stage. recognized for 5 minutes. they have been strapped by the dra- Now, fortunately not a lot of damage Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, today we matic rise in oil and gas prices. occurred because there is adequate passed a resolution to honor our troops The hardworking families of south structural flood protection that is built in Bosnia. I personally want to thank Arkansas already struggle to make to withstand flows under the current the National Guard troops, our men ends meet. Many of my constituents management plan. But I shudder to and women in uniform. I want to espe- come from poor and rural areas where think what would have happened if the cially recognize them today because they depend on their cars or trucks to proposed controlled flood plan had been they spend time away from their fami- get to and from their jobs, oftentimes in effect, because once the decision is lies and their jobs. traveling many miles, or where they made on the up-river to release water I know this because I have a neighbor have large tractors and equipment to from those up-river reservoirs, it can- in my hometown of Prescott, Arkan- tend to their family farms. When al- not be stopped, and it takes 8 to 10 days sas, Kevin Smith, who is serving to- ready faced with the cost of feeding to finally get down to the point of the night in Bosnia through the National their families, paying their electricity confluence at St. Louis. That man- Guard while his wife remains home, bills, and paying for expensive pre- made spring rise, coupled with the pregnant, and continues to hold down a scription drugs to stay healthy and get heavy rainfall we saw during this 7-day job. Our families make huge sacrifices well, they simply cannot afford these period provided by Mother Nature, so our men and women in the National high gasoline costs. would have been, in my estimation, Guard can serve our country and yes, Mr. Speaker, I believe we must act to economically devastating and poten- serve Bosnia in this time of need and bring these prices down, and we must tially life-threatening. they do so with honor and dignity and do it now. Since this most recent in- While the up-river recreation indus- I want to thank each and every one of crease in gasoline prices began, I, along try would have been congratulating them. with many of my colleagues in Con- themselves, shaking hands and heading This is especially important to me gress, have written letters to energy off to the bank, Missourians would because I have two National Guard Secretary Spencer Abraham as well as have been consoling themselves, hold- units from my district, one from Mag- President Bush asking them to come to ing hands, stranded on top of their nolia and another from Sheridan, that the aid of gasoline consumers by ag- rooftops. are presently serving in Bosnia. My gressively lobbying OPEC, the Organi- To those who would have us return to legislative assistant for military af- zation of Petroleum Exporting Coun- the romantic times of 1804, let me say fairs has been there to visit with the tries, to increase the production of oil that Missouri scientists and biologists troops. I wish I could have gone, but it or, as President Bush suggested last from our own State Department of was at a time when we had votes going year, ‘‘open up their spigots’’ to help Natural Resources believe that a spring on here in our Nation’s capital. So I alleviate this problem, this crisis. rise in the flow of the Missouri River want to thank all of them. I want to Just last March, OPEC decided arbi- would not improve the habitat restora- thank them for this important service trarily to cut oil production by 4 per- tion of the pallid sturgeon, of the least to our country and to Bosnia during cent in the countries that our men and tern, and the piping plover. In fact, ac- this time of need. women in uniform went to serve in cording to the Army Corps of Engi- Today we celebrate Juneteenth, Desert Storm. That is one million bar- neers, the cost to accommodate these something else that is important to me rels a day. three species through changing the that I would like to visit with my col- Mr. Speaker, it is time for OPEC to management of the Missouri River sys- leagues about this evening. On this do right by the American consumers. It tem would be $1 billion over 20 years. date in 1865, Major General Gordon is time for OPEC to do right by the We are already helping species restora- Granger lead his troops into Galveston, consumers of south Arkansas. Increase tion through effective and less costly Texas and officially proclaimed free- production, increase production now. mitigation efforts. dom for slaves for the State of Texas, In addition to pressuring OPEC to increase In addition, if low-summer flows, the concluding a 21⁄2 year journey through production, we must also work with U.S. oil second component of this plan were in- the Deep South. Today I join African producers to increase their dangerously low stituted, commercial navigation would Americans and citizens of all races levels of oil inventories. Our nation lacks the be severely interrupted not only in the across Arkansas, across America, and refinery capacity to keep up with current de- Missouri River, but on the lower Mis- across the world in celebrating mand for oil and gas. We should work to sissippi River region, and hydroelectric Juneteenth in honor of the Emanci- streamline regulatory requirements to facilitate power generation would be lost. pation Proclamation signed by Presi- investment in new refineries and other im- Mr. Speaker, the vast majority of dent Abraham Lincoln and Major Gen- provements to our energy infrastructure, and I Members of this House in Congress eral Granger’s historic journey. Afri- urge the Administration to work with our cur- have agreed with Missourians on this can Americans have played an impor- rent domestic refineries to increase their in- issue. In fact, they have been over- tant role throughout America’s history ventories of refined gasoline.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.056 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 But we cannot stop there. We need a bal- General Supply Company into a hor- CHANGE IN ENERGY REGULATION anced, proactive national energy policy—one rific scene. POLICY BY THE FEDERAL EN- that serves as an energy plan for the future b 1915 ERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION that not only increases energy production, but COINCIDES WITH SWITCH IN CON- also decreases energy demand. We must By 8 p.m. the fire had been con- TROL OF U.S. SENATE trolled, but at a tragic cost: three fire- work to decrease our dependence on foreign The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. fighters lost their lives. Additionally, oil through conservation, renewable energy, JOHNSON of Illinois). Under a previous two civilians and dozens of firefighters and energy efficiency programs. order of the House, the gentleman from were injured. In the short term, we should look at ways to Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is recognized for The three brave men were fire- guard our consumers against potential price 5 minutes. fighters John J. Downing of Port Jef- gouging by the big oil companies. For our Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, 6 months home heating oil consumers, we should also ferson Station, from Ladder Company ago the staff of the Federal Energy look at incentives to encourage consumers to 163; Harry Ford, of Long Beach; and Regulatory Commission found that the make energy efficient improvements to their Brian Fahey of East Rockaway, both of prices being charged for power in the homes, and we must make sure that we fully Rescue 4 unit. western United States were neither fund the Low-Income Home Energy Assist- My constituent, John Downing, just nor reasonable. The law would re- ance Program (LIHEAP). The money we in- leaves his wife of 11 years; a daughter, quire the Federal Energy Regulatory vest in this program will be put right back into Joanne; and a son, Michael. John Commission to then take action to the economy through lower heating and fuel Downing was one of seven children both lower the prices and to order re- bills. from Woodside. He went to elementary bates for market manipulation, price- In May, President Bush announced his Ad- school at St. Sebastian School in gouging, price-fixing that was going ministration’s plan to address our nation’s cur- Woodside, and then to high school in on. rent energy crisis, a plan for that calls for St. Francis Preparatory School in But under the leadership of Mr. major increases in oil and gas production in Fresh Meadows. He later went on to Hebert, chair of the Federal Energy the United States. I agree with the Administra- work in the construction field before Regulatory Commission, appointed by tion that we need to increase production, but becoming a firefighter 11 years ago. President Bush, FERC did nothing. I believe their proposal is a plan for the past John Downing and all three of his They said there was not really a prob- that seems to cater to the big oil companies. brothers gave back to the community lem, this was just the market sending I am disappointed that their plan does not through public service. He and his us a signal. What was the signal? Bil- do more to support programs to increase re- brother Denis both became firefighters, lions of dollars extracted from rate- search and development in new energy tech- Denis Downing now at Ladder Com- payers, residential ratepayers, small nologies that increase conservation and alter- pany 160 in Long Island City, and business and big businesses alike; roll- native and renewable fuel sources to reduce James and Joseph Downing are New ing blackouts and brownouts in Cali- our oil dependence. This may not be an im- York City police officers. fornia; incredibly high wholesale prices mediate answer, but it is certainly important Everyone who knew John called him in the Pacific Northwest, with prices for the long-term as fossil fuel sources dimin- a hero in every sense of the word. up to one hundred times, one hundred ish. Surely, if we can create the technology to Every day he was on the job for the times what was charged just 2 years send a man to the moon, we can develop a past 11 years as a firefighter. John al- ago in the wholesale market. crop that our farmers can grow that can pro- ways gave his all and did his best. But it also meant up to 1,000 percent, vide an efficient and affordable alternative Whether it was in fighting fires or a 1,000 percent increase in profits for a source for fuel. helping young firefighters to learn handful of energy companies, most of Our current energy situation is a com- their job better, everyone in the fire- whom happened to be based in Texas, plicated problem with no easy answers, but it house knew they could count on John. and most of whom happened to be very is of critical importance to the people of south Knowing this, it was no surprise generous contributors both to this ad- Arkansas and across America. The sooner we when firefighter Downing appeared on ministration and to the majority party take action, the sooner we can see results at the front pages of the New York Daily in this House. the pump. I urge my colleagues to support a News 3 years ago. He was pictured on Mr. Hebert said no action was nec- balanced, proactive, and bipartisan solution to the front page as a hero once again, essary, that he would do nothing. At this crisis so that we can bring relief to our rescuing passengers from a commercial one meeting, he opined that he would hard working families. jet that had gone off the runway at pray for us; faith-based regulation, I LaGuardia Airport and into the f guess. But something changed all of a chilling waters of Flushing Bay. sudden; being stonewalled for months A TRIBUTE TO FIREFIGHTER JOHN Firefighting was not John’s entire and months; his own staff saying the J. DOWNING life, though. He was a family man, dot- law was being violated; being sued; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ing over his two children and devoted being petitioned by Members of Con- previous order of the House, the gen- to his wife. In recent weeks he had gress, by constituents, businesses des- tleman from New York (Mr. GRUCCI) is been working a second job to bring his perate for relief. recognized for 5 minutes. family on their first real summer vaca- On Monday they held an emergency Mr. GRUCCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise tion to Ireland, to visit the relatives of meeting. What changed? What could today with a heavy heart to express my his family and his wife’s. Sadly, when have brought that about? Did they fi- deepest sympathies and that of a grate- the alarm for his last fire came, John nally read their own staff reports, fi- ful community to the Downing family was 2 hours away from ending his shift nally recognize the market manipula- and to pay honor and tribute to a true and beginning that vacation. tion? No, what changed is one vote in American hero, firefighter John J. As the alarm went off, John put down the United States Senate. Suddenly, Downing of Port Jefferson Station, the study book he had been reading, there were committees in the Senate New York. preparing to take the exam to become with the capability of investigating On June 17, 2001, John Downing and a lieutenant in the fire department. He what was going on, and they scheduled 350 of his fellow firefighters and numer- grabbed his gear, and with the last full hearings for tomorrow to bring in the ous police officers responded to a 2:19 measure of devotion and commitment, Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- p.m. call to a 911 that sent them to John and his colleagues answered their sion to have the chairman explain how Long Island General Supply Company last call. it is his staff found things to be unjust in Queens, New York. As is always the Today John and his colleagues are in and unreasonable, but he said that case, these brave men and women re- the loving embrace of God. I ask my there was no problem. sponded without reservation and with colleagues to please join me in extend- Under that threat, they have adopted little or no regard for their personal ing our deepest sympathies to the fam- some half measures; better than noth- safety. By 3 p.m., the blaze had gone to ilies of these three brave heroes and in ing, but not much. They are going to 5 alarms, and the fire and explosion recognizing the brave sacrifices of a peg prices to the least efficient, the had turned the 128-year-old Long Island true hero, John J. Downing. most expensive unit, most obsolete

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.041 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3235 generating unit operating. It is better ANGOLA, INDIANA PROVIDES ECO- At Angola High School, they are get- than what has been going on today, NOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ting things right. I visited their effec- with prices up to $4,000 a megawatt RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES TO tive Safe and Drug-Free Schools pro- hour. Maybe we will get it down to $200 CITIZENS, AND SUCCESSFUL gram. As chairman of the Sub- or $300. That is still ten times what the HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR YEAR EX- committee on Criminal Justice, Drug PERIENCE TO A DIVERSITY OF Policy and Human Resources, it has market provided for just 2 years ago. STUDENTS been frustrating to see a lot of pro- They will extend it across the entire The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a grams that do not work. This is one western United States, which will offer previous order of the House, the gen- that has worked. They have a great high-tech program some relief to my part of the country tleman from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) is in the Pacific Northwest. recognized for 5 minutes. which is innovative at the State and national level. They consistently win They did admit the price-gouging and Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, Angola is a town in my district of 67,000 people in the State music programs over the last market manipulation had gone on and northeast Indiana, and it has become a few years. I am proud that it is in my that refunds were due, but they set up hot zone for economic development, district, but let me give the Members a some sort of voluntary settlement and will become ever more so in the up- couple of examples that illustrate why process to try and extract the billions coming years. and what I mean by this. of dollars back from these Texas-based Obviously, a hard-working work force The principal was quoted in this arti- energy conglomerates. is important, but that has been there cle, and the article reiterates that the since the founding. Interstate 80/90, U.S. Department of Education has sin- That is not going to work. They need better known as the Indiana Toll Road, gled out Angola as the ‘‘new American to use their authority to order the re- and Interstate 69 intersect just north of high school,’’ and the principal is one funds, and they need to set the amount town, which has been a longtime asset of only two high school principals on of the refunds. of this area. the National Commission on the High Then, finally, they said it would only Angola, Indiana has further capital- School Senior Year national study. The Indiana Association of Teacher Edu- last through a year from next October; ized on its natural resource assets. Lake James and many other lakes in cators in 1998 and 1996 picked Angola as that is, two summers for California, the area have long been a draw for Indiana’s most outstanding high two peak seasons, but only one peak many people who want to live in an en- school. season for my part of the country. This vironment where they can be sur- One of the things they have done for will still cost consumers hundreds of rounded by lakes and various recre- the high school seniors is a workplace millions, ultimately billions of dollars ation opportunities. participation program. About 40 busi- more than they need to pay to have re- By connecting Pokagan State Park nesses and industries in Steuben Coun- liable energy in the western U.S. It will to the newly-built YMCA and to its ty have developed a 9-week workplace still put untold hundreds of millions unique Monument Circle with a bike curriculum. The high school’s flexible path, area residents are offered increas- four-block schedule allows students and billions of dollars into the pockets ing health and recreation alternatives. time to travel by bus to their work- of market manipulators. It is just that What has given Angola a further edge places. the profits will not be a 1,000 percent is the educational collaboration of Tri- Let me give a couple of examples. increase anymore, it might only be a State University, Angola High School, One student at Angola, Todd Hack, is 200 percent increase or 300 percent in- and now the new Plastics Technology further along in his college career than crease for those companies based in Center. Yesterday I was with Steve Co- some college freshmen. He will start at Texas who have been contributing so rona of JobWorks, Inc., and Craig Ad- Tri-State University with 26 hours of generously to the majority party in olph and Harry Adamson of the plastics credits earned from advanced place- this administration. center to announce a grant of $514,000. ment courses and computer classes he To some, this may seem like the rich took on campus. The flexible schedule But they had to do something, be- are getting richer. Angola has a lot of allowed him to move ahead, so he was cause they might lose their whole advantages. The truth is, Angola is not able to stay in school and, because he scam, their whole game. The heart of it a wealthy town. It is basically mid- was an advanced student, get a college is deregulation. Deregulation does not America or maybe even slightly below education. work in a monopoly environment. It in income, but they are organized. Another student, Greg Knauer, does not work when there are a few They have been rising because they worked 30 hours a week in his senior plants and one big set of transmission have been able to coordinate several year at a construction firm earning things that in fact have become the hours towards his journeyman’s li- wires that runs down to smaller wires keys to economic development: the cense. He hopes to begin an apprentice- that run to our house. recreation opportunities, the lifestyle ship after graduation, another type of How are we going to have competi- opportunities, combined with good career path. tion? Competition could never work, transportation, a good work force, and Yet another student, Amy Dennis, will never work in this industry. It is a increasingly, a well-trained and edu- was interested in nursing, but did not vital public necessity. For more than cated work force. have a family member to show her the One of the things that Angola pro- ropes. Her workplace participation 60 years we regulated in this country vides is a continuum of education ef- took her to Cameron Memorial Com- because of the collapse the last time we forts. Whether the student decides to munity Hospital, where she followed played with deregulation in the United go into the work force directly after every clinical rotation. She will study States, back in the 1920s. high school, enter a 2-year vocational nursing at Indiana University-Purdue It is time to return to regulation. program or community college pro- University in Fort Wayne, or IPFW or But short of that, it is time for effec- gram, or whether they are going to at- the University of St. Francis next fall, tive cost-based caps on power, some- tend a 4-year university or just con- and hopes to become an obstetrics tinue life-long learning or specific nurse. thing that runs for 2 years and some- training that is not degree-driven, it is Yet another student will participate thing that orders that rebates be done. a real-world option. in a Cisco computer program in which We should not accept in this House To employers, this means that stu- two high schools in my district have these half-measures by the Federal En- dents are being prepared for real-world hooked up, and when finished, he will ergy Regulatory Commission in their jobs. Too often, our education is ge- be certified to build up a network sys- desperate attempt to save themselves neric. Many job training programs at tem from ground up. He is planning to from being embarrassed in having to times seem to be marginally useful. It attend Cornell or MIT, his early picks, testify before the United States Sen- is easy to criticize our schools when and he is confident his high school ate. they get things wrong, and we fre- record, near perfect SAT scores, will quently do it from this floor. make them take notice.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 04:05 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.060 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 This is how high school should work, covered a passionate interest in art, lit- program since its inception, said the most where we have the range of students, a erature or computers are dismissed as non- remarkable thing about recent Angola grad- diversity of students: one here, one college types. Disenfranchised, they lose in- uates is their focus. All seem to have a clear going into construction, one into nurs- terest in school and are at risk to drop out. idea of what they want to do and how to do it. ing at college, one into an advanced ANGOLA IS MODEL Bolinger’s own school could be a model for For the community’s part, Adolph said, placement program, and one to an Ivy the job is to keep people in touch with learn- League school. how high school should work. It has been sin- gled out by the U.S. Department of Edu- ing so they never are reluctant to return to I want to congratulate Angola, and I cation as a ‘‘New American High School,’’ college or a job-training program. Dr. Tom Enneking, vice president for aca- am proud to represent them. and by the Indiana Association of Teacher demic affairs at Ti-State, said the key was to Mr. Speaker, I include for the Educators in 1996 and ‘98 as Indiana’s ‘‘Most develop a seamless delivery system for edu- RECORD the following articles from the Outstanding Successful High School.’’ The school’s evolution began about six cation. His school had previously offered an Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and the early admissions program, but the partner- News-Sun and Evening Star of Auburn years ago, when Bolinger and some business and education leaders began talking about ship with Angola High School allowed it to and Angola. build on the Advanced Placement courses, The articles referred to are as fol- how to prepare students for jobs in the com- munity. The result was the Workplace Par- easily bridging the high school to college gap lows: ticipation Program. About 40 businesses and that some students fail to cross. IS HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR YEAR A WASTE OF industries in Steuben County have developed THE JOB AHEAD TIME? a nine-week workplace curriculum. The high Bolinger said the transformation of Amer- (By Karen Francisco) school’s flexible four-block schedule allows ican high schools was one step in a bigger Senior-itis symptoms are at the full-blown students time to travel by bus to the work- task—building an infrastructure that sup- stage. Mortar boards and gowns in hand, places. ports lifelong learning, instead of one that ‘‘The curriculum is simple to prepare,’’ scores of high school seniors are impatiently starts and stops in uneven intervals between Bolinger said. ‘‘We tell them, ‘‘Write down marking time, waiting for the chance to preschool and adulthood. what you do and teach them.’ ’’ slam the door on childhood and rush head- The first step—creating high schools that And the students are learning. long into life. work—won’t come easily, Bolinger said, but Joe Dolack is a senior who transferred to But are they ready? Have the spent the he’s hopeful the national commission’s rec- Angola from Illinois his sophomore year. He past nine months preparing for what lies be- ommendations will spur progress. A report repeated a math class to catch up on aca- yond, or have they been stuck in an anti- that challenges the fundamental structure of demics, and then began participating in the quated educational system that allots 12 American education is a sharp departure workplace program at General Products years of schooling for 11 years of knowledge? from the current testing and standards Corp., an automotive components supplier. The National Commission on the High hysteria, but the principal said he is hopeful His grade-point average has risen three School Senior Year considered the question. for its prospects because of bipartisan sup- points on a 12-point scale and he plans to at- It arrived at the conclusion that ‘‘The nation port and the interest of Rod Paige, who was tend community college in Coldwater, Mich., faces a deeply troubling future unless we a member of the commission until he re- before transferring to a four-year school. A transform the lost opportunity of the senior placed Riley as secretary of education. career in manufacturing management is his year into an integral part of students’ prepa- Bolinger said some parents have accused goal. ration for life, citizenship, work and further his school—with its emphasis on career Senator Amy Dennis was interested in training and college courses—of pushing stu- education.’’ nursing, but didn’t have a family member to In his charge to the commission, former dents out the door. The opposite is true, he show her the ropes. Her workplace participa- said. Rather than constraining students to a U.S. Secretary of Education Robert Riley de- tion took her to Cameron Memorial Commu- scribed the senior year as a ‘‘wasteland,’’ a rigid, cookie-cutter model, a high school nity Hospital, where she followed every clin- schedule should promote independence and year of ‘‘significant drift and disconnection.’’ ical rotation. She will study nursing at Indi- The panel’s final report will be released self-exploration. The old model served us ana University-Purdue University Fort well for many years, the principal said, but June 28, and it will likely create a stir not Wayne or the University of St. Francis next unlike 1983’s landmark ‘‘A Nation at Risk’’ a new American high school is what’s needed fall, and hopes to become an obstetrics for a new century. report, according to Dr. Rex Bolinger, prin- nurse. STUDY’S FINDINGS cipal at Angola High School and one of just It was a job in the building trades that en- two high school principals on the high-pow- ticed Greg Knauer. He has worked 30 hours a Selected findings from the National Com- ered commission. Look for a sweeping indict- week during his senior year at Ingledue Con- mission on the High School Senior Year: ment of the structure of U.S. high schools. struction, earning hours toward his journey- A high school diploma is no longer a guar- INSTITUTIONAL PROBLEMS man’s license. He hopes to begin an appren- antee of success in either postsecondary edu- Bolinger points to a number of problems ticeship in construction after graduation. cation or the world of work. with the typical American high school and Angola senior Todd Hack is further along The goal of the American high school its role in the education spectrum. First and in his college career than some college fresh- needs to be reoriented from preparing some foremost might be its inflexibility. man. He’ll start at Tri-State University this students for college and others for work. The conditions of modern life require that ‘‘We’ve allowed learning to be the variable fall with 26 hours of credit earned from Ad- all students graduate from high school with and time and support the constant,’’ vanced Placement courses and computer the knowledge and skills needed to succeed Bolinger said. ‘‘The opposite is what is need- classes he took on campus. The flexible in both postsecondary education and careers. ed.’’ schedule at Angola allowed him to move ‘‘The tyranny of low expectations’’ hinders He cited the example of students following ahead, Hack said, while still finishing high many minority students and many poor stu- a math curriculum without regard to their school requirements and participating in dents from all ethnic backgrounds. own interests and abilities. Students are three sports. Ideally, beginning in the middle school passed along, and when they begin to strug- Amy Enneking, also a senior, is convinced years, every student would have a ‘‘learning gle, they simply choose not to take any more she wants to teach after spending her work- plan,’’ a formal but flexible outline of what math classes. Inflexible six- or seven-period place participation hours in a first-grade the student hopes to accomplish in young schedules discourage students from retaking classroom at Hendry Park Elementary adulthood and which education, work and courses they haven’t mastered. School. She will study elementary education service experiences can best help him or her American students don’t perform as well as at Butler University this fall. to attain those goals. students from other industrialized countries Chris DeLucenay is still a junior, but his The kindergarten–12 system is poorly on math and science exams because our high career goals are clear. aligned and has not established reliable lines school curricula allow them to opt out of ad- ‘‘I knew I wanted an aggressive schedule,’’ of communication with postsecondary edu- vanced courses like calculus and chemistry he said. ‘‘I’m interested in computers and en- cation and the world of work. The National long before their counterparts, the principal gineering, so I’ve taken calculus at Tri-State Commission on the High School Senior Year said. and two Advanced Placement courses.’’ (www.commissiononthesenioryear.org) ‘‘The message we’ve got to get out is that He will participate next year in the Cisco whatever you plan to do after you get out of computer program and, when finished, will GRANT TO PAY FOR TRAINING PLASTICS high school, we’ve all got to have the same be certified to build a network system from WORKERS rigorous preparation,’’ Bolinger said. the ground up. Cornell and MIT are his early Another problem with the typical high college picks, and he’s confident his high (By Yvonne Paske) school is the sorting process, according to school record (and near-perfect SAT scores) Angola—That attractive structure next to the principal. Unwittingly, some teachers will make them take notice. the Breeden YMCA and Learning Center on and systems sort and label students as col- A TEAM EFFORT Angola’s northeast side isn’t just for show. lege prep, general ed or vocational. The la- Craig Adolph, an Angola education con- The Plastics Technology Center will con- bels stick, and students who might have dis- sultant who has been involved in the school tinue on its course to train a work force on

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.061 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3237 state-of-the-art plastics technology for jobs puters procured through a $50,000 U.S. De- American citizen who buys land, pays in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, partment of Agriculture grant written by for it with his own money, and he thanks to a $514,550 U.S. Department of Adolph. moves some sand from one end to the Labor grant. ‘‘We’re looking at concrete, bottom-line other and the government wants me to Collaborators on the grant, U.S. Rep. Mark dollars here,’’ Adamson said. ‘‘These people Souder, R-Ind., Steve Corona of JobWorks will be trained—you don’t need to call a give him 63 months in prison.’’ Inc., Harry Adamson, Plastics Technology more skilled person.’’ And the judge said, ‘‘Now, if that Center director, and Craig Adolph of the Cole Souder spoke to the environmental issues isn’t our system gone crazy, I don’t Foundation, made the announcement at the and impact attendant upon courting indus- know what is. And I am not going to do Plastics Technology Center Monday. try and plastics plants while touting the it.’’ The grant was requested in January and area’s unspoiled natural beauty. Of course, he was reversed. This story awarded Friday, Adolph said. A curriculum ‘‘First off, why are companies moving to- was told in a recent column by nation- and courses may be in place as soon as this ward plastics?’’ he queried. ‘‘Because they ally syndicated columnist James J. summer or fall to train workers on specific want cleaner air, and people want higher gas machinery allowing some to step into jobs mileage, which lighter, plastic parts (can Kilpatrick entitled, ‘‘Wetlands Case earning them $40,000 a year, he said. give). As we move toward more biodegrad- Shows Government Run Amok.’’ The training is available to workers in the able plastics, the manufacturing impact is Mr. Speaker, we can never satisfy Indiana counties of Noble and DeKalb, as less, as opposed to steel mills. Plastics also government’s appetite for money or well as Steuben, Souder said. It also is open have some of the cleaner software jobs be- land. If we gave every Department or to Williams County, Ohio, and Branch, Hills- cause we’ll have applied sciences. . . . I know agency up here twice what they are dale and St. Joseph counties of Michigan. this is a sensitive issue in a lakes area. Plas- getting, they might be happy for a The training will be free, as the grant will tics isn’t the cleanest (industry), but it’s short time; but they would very soon pick up the cost, Adamson said. To date, he among them,’’ he said. He pointed to Univer- has hired no project manager, although the sity of Notre Dame research developing re- be back to us crying about a shortfall coordinating process with other workplaces duced air pollution techniques in relation to of funds. has begun. plastics manufacturing. Now, the Federal Government owns In opening comments, Souder character- Adolph indicated plastics may be the tip of slightly over 30 percent of the land in ized Steuben County as a spot on the cusp of the iceberg in recruiting business to the this country and State and local gov- becoming an industrial magnet due to job area. ernments and quasigovernmental enti- training, exceptional schools, natural beau- ‘‘With training and with Tri-State as a ties own another 20 percent, half the ty, recreational options and advantageous partner, we . . . should be able to attract land in some type of public ownership; transportation routes. other technology-based industries as well,’’ ‘‘This is clearly a hot zone for Indiana,’’ he he said. ‘‘This building can be enhanced, so but they always want more. said. ‘‘The rolling hills, the interstate struc- plastics is just the first large manufacturer.’’ And the two most disturbing things ture, the lakes. ... That’s why we work to get are, one, the rapid rate at which gov- f money for the airport expansion, a bypass ernment has increased its taking in the around Angola, the bike path. ... It all makes WE CANNOT HAVE A FREE SOCI- last 30 years or 40 years; and, two, the a positive ambiance for industrial recruit- ETY WITHOUT PRIVATE PROP- growing number of restrictions, rules, ment, and in the middle of it you have a ERTY regulations, and red tape the govern- technology center.’’ He praised Angola High School’s advanced The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ment is applying to the land that is use of technology, its partnership with Tri- previous order of the House, the gen- left in private hands. State University and its school-to-workplace tleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) is And some very left-wing environ- program and emphasized those assets work recognized for 5 minutes. mental extremists are even promoting together to train and keep a available work Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, John A. something called the Wildlands Project force in Steuben County. Rapanos owned a 175-acre tract of land with the goal of taking half the land ‘‘The Plastics Technology Center can help that is left in private hands and mak- Angola High School reach out,’’ he said. a few miles west of Bay City, Michigan. ‘‘The companies ultimately with this grant He cut some timber, removed the ing it public. No one seems to get con- can help meet the increasing demands for stumps, and brought in a considerable cerned until it is their land that is mid-tech workers and keep them here. This quantity of sand as fill. being taken or their home. is for people in high school who recognize ev- Now, this was on his own private Talk about urban sprawl, if you feel eryone will not go to college. We’re retrain- property. However, the Michigan State overcrowded now, wait until the gov- ing the work force. This will help northeast government ruled that 29 acres con- ernment takes half the private land Indiana further along the path for an en- tained wetlands, and a federal permit that is left. hanced quality of life.’’ Already, there is so little private Corona credited the interaction between should have been obtained first. Mr. Adolph and Adamson, the facility itself, the Rapanos was indicted, convicted, and land that is still developable in many coordination with work force systems in the the judge reluctantly imposed a areas that builders are forced to build tri-state area and the training curriculum $185,000 fine, put him on probation for 3 houses on postage-stamp size lots. for the nod on the grant. years, and required 200 hours of com- Fairfax County, Virginia, recently ‘‘We expect to serve 1,000 people over the munity service. had a man placed in jail for about 3 next 24 month period. . . . Research shows months because he had the audacity to around 100 plastics plants in Michigan and b 1930 put a golf driving range on his own Indiana (alone),’’ he said. Then a few months ago, the 6th Cir- land in competition with a county gov- ‘‘That’s what higher education in the U.S. cuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the and Indiana is about,’’ Adolph said. ‘‘We’re ernment driving range. going to keep our students here. We are out judge, because incredibly they said he He even spent huge money, I believe in front, and with these people’s help, we’re had given Mr. Rapanos too lenient a it was over $100,000, placing trees and going to stay there.’’ sentence. complying with all sorts of ridiculous Adamson said the center will help Steuben Mr. Speaker, when something like requirements; but when they told him County compete in a global environment. this can take place, I wonder if we real- he was going to have to spend many Training for students, incumbent and dis- ly live in a free country any more. The more thousands more to move trees located workers will mean higher produc- judge whom the 6th Circuit unbeliev- they had ordered him to put in in the tivity, said the 30-year veteran of the plas- ably found to be too lenient said at one tics industry. first place and basically undo what Adamson led those assembled on a tour of point, ‘‘I don’t know if it’s just a coin- they ordered him to do, he fought back. the center, including a visit to the computer cidence that I just sentenced Mr. I ask again, Mr. Speaker, is this still lab, where students learn industrial software Gonzales, a person selling dope on the a free country? packages in the center’s Cisco Academy. streets of the United States. He is an The Nobel Prize winning economist ‘‘Here students are trained on the simulation illegal person here. He’s not an Amer- Milton Friedman said, ‘‘You cannot models, individually, at their own speed,’’ he ican citizen. He has a prior criminal have a free society without private said. record. So here we have a person who property.’’ He also showed off the actual plastics ma- chinery upon which students will train, call- comes to the United States and com- Linda Bowles, a national syndicated ing it ‘‘the latest, the highest’’ in tech- mits crimes of selling dope, and the columnist, a few days ago in a column nology. The machinery and lab were donated government asks me to put him in pris- entitled, ‘‘Endangered Species versus by companies on six-month leases, and com- on for 10 months. And then we have an Farmers,’’ wrote this, ‘‘In his 1992 best

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.048 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3238 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 seller, ‘The Way Things Ought To Be,’ The protection of these ‘‘vernal pools’’ is a haunt us and is an issue that as a coun- Rush Limbaugh wrote, ‘With the col- nightmare to California farmers, developers, try we need to come to grips with. The lapse of Marxism, environmentalism and even local governments. For example, en- Patients’ Bill of Rights is an important has become the new refuge of socialist vironmental concerns for the shrimp cost Fres- piece of legislation. Not only does it thinking. The environment is a great no County a six-month, $250,000 delay in the make sense, but it also is the right way to advance a political agenda that construction of an important freeway. How- thing to do. favors central planning and an intru- ever, that’s cheap compared to the undis- The Ganske-Dingell bill accomplishes sive government. What better way to closed cost of moving the site of a major new the critical goals of managed-care re- control someone’s property than to University of California campus in Merced, form. First, one of the things that it subordinate one’s private property Calif., because there are too many vernal does, it gives every American the right rights to environmental concerns.’’’ pools on it. to choose their own doctor. That Ms. Bowles said at the time, this California is the nation’s largest producer of makes every sense in the world. That is sounded like hyperbole, but it was not. food crops and commodities, including fruits, the fact that each one of us should Limbaugh’s warning was worthy and nuts, vegetables, melons, livestock and dairy have, the right to choose our own doc- prophetic. I realized this a few years products. This massive agricultural industry tor. ago when I came across a story con- depends entirely on irrigation for water. In Secondly, the bill covers all Ameri- cerning a farmer in Kern County, Cali- California, rainfall is slight or non-existent from cans with employer-based health insur- fornia, who was arrested for allegedly early May to mid-October. ance, as well as other bills that, re- running over an endangered kangaroo Land regulations, fuel costs and electrical markably, exclude individuals such as rat while tilling his own land. His trac- shortages are disastrous to farmers. But the firefighters, church employees, and tor was seized and held for 4 months, most critical issue for them and for all Califor- teachers. Thirdly, this bill ensures that we ex- and he faced a year in jail and a nians is water. The eco-inspired ban on the tend external reviews of medical deci- $200,000 fine. construction of dams and water storage facili- sions that are conducted by inde- As time has passed, it is now clear, ties to catch the runoff from winter rains and pendent and qualified physicians. We Ms. Bowles said, what happened to the spring snow melts is limiting the supply of should not be allowing insurance ac- farmer in Kern County was not an water even as demand for it is surging. It is a countants and people who are going to anomaly, but part of a developing pat- disaster in the making. Deja vu! be looking at the all-mighty dollar tern of government invasion of private While there is local outrage in California and when deciding the decisions of health rights. elsewhere over these abuses, there is little na- On April 7, 2001, the federal government’s care of those people that are ensured. tional outrage. One hopes this is due to a lack Fourthly, it holds a plan accountable Bureau of Reclamation cut off irrigation water of coverage by the mainstream media, rather when the plan makes a bad decision to 1,500 family farms in the Klamath Basin on than a fatalistic American submission to state that harms and kills someone. If the the Oregon-California border. Based on ‘‘cit- socialism. One fears that only in retrospect, insurance and managed-care system izen lawsuits’’ filed by environmental activists, when it is too late to resist, will it be under- decides not to provide access to care to all the available water will go to save fish, pri- stood that freedoms have been irretrievably someone, then we need to look at that marily the sucker fish. A federal judge denied forfeited and the Constitution irreversibly aban- seriously; and that is occurring an appeal by the farmers saying, ‘‘Congress doned. throughout the country. has spoken in the plainest of words, making it f Finally, it guarantees that health abundantly clear that the balance has been PATIENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS care decisions are made based on the struck in favor of affording endangered spe- medical, not the financial, consider- cies the highest of priorities.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ations. Managed-care companies must While the farmers are going bankrupt, the JOHNSON of Illinois). Under the Speak- put health care first, and the Patients’ legal bills of the environmentalists are paid for er’s announced policy of January 3, Bill of Rights creates the incentives to by the American taxpayers under the ‘‘citizen 2001, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. make sure that that occurs. lawsuit’’ provisions of the Endangered Species RODRIGUEZ) is recognized for 60 min- Tonight, I am also joined here with Act. utes as the designee of the minority the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Mr. Speaker if we don’t soon start putting leader. LAMPSON). I am glad that he is here. people and private property before sucker fish Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman and kangaroo rats, it is us who will be the tonight to highlight the health care from Texas (Mr. LAMPSON) suckers and we will lose our freedom and needs of our communities throughout Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank prosperity. this country. I am deeply concerned the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Meanwhile, based on a successful lawsuit with the lack of attention that the RODRIGUEZ) for yielding to me. filed by the Earth, Justice Legal Defense House leadership and the administra- I wanted to come here tonight, Mr. Fund, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has tion has paid, not just to managed-care Speaker, to speak on the Patients’ Bill just designated 4.1 million acres as critical reform, but to health care as a whole. of Rights, which is currently being de- habitats for the endangered California red- Every day, millions of Americans suf- bated in Congress, and primarily to legged frog. Nearly 70 percent of the acres fer from diseases that we could pre- join my other friend from Texas here are private property. vent, diseases we could treat, diseases and talk specifically about some of the The protected habitats hopscotch across 28 that we could cure. But we have not applicability of issues facing the His- California counties, including key agricultural made the commitment to take care of panic community in Texas and across counties, adding layers of new regulations on that. the Nation. already over-regulated private land. No activity We must not let them down. In this But as I listened to the gentleman of any kind on this land will be permitted until Special Order tonight, we look at the talk, I wanted to make another com- it has been proven that such activity will in no Patients’ Bill of Rights, as well as the ment before I get into these particular way affect the well-being of the beloved red- issue of health care. remarks, because as the gentleman legged frog. It is time for us to also consider the talked about the accessibility, about a Another endangered critter wreaking dam- fact that there are a lot of individuals person who might want to be treated age in California is the fairy shrimp, which out there who are sick and that need for an illness that they know there is a thrives in what environmentalists call ‘‘vernal our assistance, and we must not forget cure for but to which they have no ac- pools’’ and what ordinary folk call standing them. cess, it reminds me of a friend of mine water or mud puddles. Anyway, when these We hear so much about values, and in Nederland, Texas, right by Beau- puddles evaporate, the fairy shrimp eggs nest the greatest value I know is helping mont in the heart of the 9th Congres- in the mud until the next seasonal rains hatch those who need the assistance. And sional District, who is a school teacher, them. who needs the assistance more than Regina Cowles; and Regina contracted Apparently the deal is this: if you drain or those afflicted with the diseases of the breast cancer just a couple of years spray standing water, you get an award from body and of the mind? ago, and she found a treatment for that the mosquito control people and a summons There is no doubt that this particular cancer in Houston. But because her in- from the fairy shrimp police. issue is an issue that continues to surance company made the decision

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.063 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3239 that this was not an appropriate treat- Nationwide, Hispanics constitute 35.3 from one of my constituents. I recently ment for her, they refused to make a percent of the total uninsured popu- received a letter from this constituent, payment. lation. This is a disparity which is rap- who is not only battling Lupus, but And consequently, she did not have idly reaching epidemic proportions. also battling her managed-care com- access to the treatment. We worked Much of the problem can be attributed pany. with that insurance company and ulti- to lack of funding for prevention and b 1945 mately got them to relent. They made education initiatives, absence of cul- the treatment available. And she went turally-competent information avail- Lupus is a chronic disease that to Houston, and she got the treatment. able for Hispanic communities to make causes the immune system to attack Unfortunately, it was started much, educated health care decisions, and in- the body’s own tissue. Patients often much too late and she died. adequate representation of Latinos in need access to several specialists be- Those are the kinds of things about the health care professions. cause the disease can affect many dif- which the gentleman is speaking; that This is a trend which absolutely ferent organ systems. When individuals is what we are concerned with, with must be curtailed. And as we begin to, need those several specialists, they find people across the United States of again, debate the Patients’ Bill of difficulty in dealing with the managed America. And we hear these stories Rights, we must be mindful of the care system and difficulty in them re- over and over again about someone issues facing all of our communities sponding. other than a physician making a deci- and work toward a bill that will pro- I want to quote from a letter that a sion about treatment for a person’s vide protections for every citizen. The person received. It says, ‘‘People with health care problem. time for political posturing has passed, lupus enrolled in managed care health Soon after I came to the United and now it is time to deliver on a Pa- plans should have immediate access to States House of Representatives, I was tients’ Bill of Rights. specialists and the specialty care they asked by Dr. Joe DeLeon, a cardiolo- I support the Dingell-Ganske Pa- need even if those specialties are out- gist in Port Arthur, Texas, for me to tients’ Bill of Rights as a comprehen- side of the provider network. Because come and do one of my worker-for-a- sive approach that provides enforceable lupus can quickly become life-threat- day program, and I went to Dr. protections to all Americans and en- ening, people with lupus should be able DeLeon’s office; and I did a number of sures health care decisions that are to seek emergency care when they rea- things with him during the course of sonably believe that their health is in the several hours that I spent there, made by patients and doctors and not those insurance companies about which danger. They should not have to go but at one point in time, he asked me through the lengthy complicated ap- to go with one of his nurses and pre- we were talking. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman peals process for receiving special certify the patients that were on his care.’’ list, so that he could get permission for allowing me to come and join him, and I thank him for the good work that Mr. Speaker, this story speaks well from the insurance company to be able to the importance of a strong patient to see them. the gentleman is doing in helping us get the word out on this bill and make bill of rights. It is important to ensure I did that. I sat down and made 10 or that those who have private health 12 telephone calls and, interestingly sure that we come up with provisions that will indeed make a difference in coverage also have meaningful health enough, a large number of the people care coverage that they can depend on with whom I was speaking at those in- all Americans’ lives. when they are in need. I am a strong surance companies were not health Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I supporter of this, and I think it is im- care-trained professionals. They were know that when the gentleman talked portant for us to continue to be sup- making decisions based on lists of in- about that specific story, we all have portive of this effort that when an indi- formation that were put there. More a stories; and we all have had calls and vidual is ill they have to be able to part of it was the bottom line of that letters that we have received. have access to those specialists, espe- insurance company than was the Mr. Speaker, I had a family that re- cially in specific cases such as lupus health of the people who were wanting cently sent me a letter complaining and many others. Unfortunately, peo- to see the doctors. about the fact that she had Lupus and Mr. Speaker, that is what has to had received some contact from the ple that find themselves in this bind change, I say to my colleagues in the particular company, and it is unfortu- also are having to battle the managed House of Representatives. We have to nate in terms of the difficulty that care systems throughout our country. make sure that our effort to produce some of these people are having. I also want to mention that it is un- legislation is going to reach those per- There is no doubt that when you are fortunate that both administratively sons whose lives can be affected by the healthy and young, they are willing to and legislatively recently we decided work that we are doing and make sure have you onboard. As soon as you get to look at the tax cut as the number that we make policy that will reach sick and serious, then you begin to one priority before we begin to look at those people, because they choose to have some problems with those man- the issues that confront us. It was un- have and want to have and deserve to aged-care systems. fortunate that we went forward on this have the quality of life that they can Mr. LAMPSON. If the gentleman will tax cut without looking at the re- have in the United States of America. yield, those who are making those deci- sources that were going to be needed, While I said that I came to talk sions need to be held accountable for not only in all aspects of health care about those issues affecting the His- those decisions, and that is what is but all the other issues that confront panic community particularly, as far going to change the complexion of us. It leaves too many Americans with as we have come as a Nation, obstacles health care in this country. diminished hopes in the area of health to equality still exist; and we continue Mr. RODRIGUEZ. I also want to care. We are following the wrong path. pushing forward to provide opportuni- thank the gentleman. The gentleman We should first meet our needs and our ties for all. mentioned the disparities that exist in priorities, which must include access Currently in Texas, more than 1 mil- the area of access to health care. We to health care, before helping those in- lion children lack health insurance, know that one of the biggest dispari- dividuals on the tax cuts. Hispanics representing a dispropor- ties that exists is the number of unin- We face two great health care obsta- tionate number of that number of chil- sured. cles before us. First, too many Ameri- dren. A restrictive enrollment to the The gentleman talked about His- cans do not have the basic health care interview and an interview process, panics. We have some data to show coverage that is needed. Secondly, even coupled with a burdensome application that in Texas it is over 33 percent; but those who do often find themselves process has helped to produce this dis- throughout the country, we continue subject to a bureaucracy that they can parity. A lack of access particularly to have almost 25 percent, that lack ac- neither understand nor navigate, a bu- with Spanish-speaking providers and cess to healthcare insurance. reaucracy that is not responsive, a bu- services has caused difficulty in what I want to share that with my col- reaucracy that needs to be pushed into has become a cumbersome and bureau- leagues a little bit, in terms of the dis- doing the right thing. I am not refer- cratic managed-care system. cussion, a particular call that I had ring to government, I am referring to

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.064 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 the private sector and the managed The burden falls not only on the chil- I recall a story that was told of LBJ, care systems. We can no longer put off dren and not only on the families but when he looked at establishing Medi- addressing these two great health care also on the local governments. The rea- care and Medicaid in this country back issues, the issue of access and managed son why that is, for example, in the in the 1960s, and the story is that when care reform. State of Texas we hold each county ob- he was having difficulty with the insur- The problem of access to care is not ligated up to 10 percent of their budg- ance companies who continued to bring a small problem. More than 42 million ets to make sure they provide for the obstacles on Medicare and Medicaid, he persons, and the number is growing in health care of their constituency. Yet brought them into a room and he basi- this United States, lack access to good those rural counties in south Texas, cally told them, and it is a very similar health care insurance. The burden falls along the border, are expending up to situation that we find ourselves in disproportionately on a lot of the poor 30 percent of their budgets for the poor. now, where he said, look, we all know and minorities throughout this coun- The rich counties have less poor and so that you are willing to take care of in- try. So many places of employment do do not have to expend as much, but a dividuals when they are young and not provide coverage. And let me add poor county, where individuals are pay- healthy, but as soon as they get old that those working in a small com- ing property taxes, and in some cases and sick, you are unwilling to expend pany, if it is not a major corporation, in Texas for the hospital districts they what needs to be expended. probably do not have access to insur- are having to pay more to take care of As the story goes, LBJ got those peo- ance. Those not working for govern- these individuals, because the chil- ple there into that room that were part ment, whether it be local government dren’s access to care is at the most ex- of the insurance companies of this or Federal Government, probably do pensive point, the emergency room. country and he told them, look, I am not have access to health insurance. So We need to make every effort to willing to help you by taking and being people find themselves in a real serious make sure that we take care of those able to support and establish a Medi- problem. Individuals not over 65 do not kids before the emergency room; that care and taking care of the senior citi- we take care of those people before the have Medicare; individuals who are not zens. After all, the statistics and the emergency room. The cost rises as indigent, they do not have Medicaid. data showed that a lot of the compa- local governments are forced to raise So here we have working Americans nies were basically dumping our sen- taxes. So it is important for us to look finding themselves in a real bind. iors after they got sick, very similar to at health care as a major issue that In America, the rural populations what we find now in a lot of areas. face special challenges to access care. confronts this country and an issue So LBJ was able to convince them to For example, nearly one-fourth, or 25 that we have been unwilling to deal support him on establishing Medicare with not only as elected officials but as percent, of the uninsured in the United for our seniors because, after all, those a community as a whole. Everyone States are Hispanic, as indicated ear- are the ones that are the most ill, pays and everyone pays too much be- lier. That is twice the proportion based those are the ones where the private cause we do not offer the proper care on population. So we can see the dis- sector is less likely to make a profit up front. proportionate numbers. In addition, Af- We need to look at the preventive from, and they knew that they needed rican Americans also lack insurance, 25 care that is so very critical and very some help in that area. For the same reason, for the indi- percent of them, when they only rep- important and that can help prevent a gent, who did not have the resources to resent half of that amount of the popu- lot of the diseases. The beauty of it buy the insurance, he asked them to lation. So we can see the disparity in now is that we can tell when young- these communities. The rest are people sters are prone to have diabetes, type 2 allow him the opportunity to establish that are poor and that do not have ac- diabetes, but what do we do with that Medicaid for the indigent so that these cess to insurance but who are out there information? Unless we do something people that do not have those resources working trying to make ends meet. to help prevent that diabetes as that to buy insurance that they can be able Roughly 20 percent of the uninsured youngster grows up, then we are de- to have access. So now we find a dilemma that in live in rural areas. I have the distinc- feating ourselves. tion of having both not only an urban My colleagues will also hear me this country we somewhat take care of area in San Antonio but also 13 other speak time and time again on the need our seniors with Medicare and some- counties of rural Texas, and I find my- for improving access for the uninsured, what take care of our indigent with self that a lot of the rural counties especially with regard to the health Medicaid, but in middle America we have a great amount of difficulty with status of the most underserved popu- find people who are working hard, who managed care systems, partly because lation, the poor, the rural population, are trying to make ends meet, in a of the reimbursement rates, partly be- the children, and minority of this bind, and yet not having access to good cause of the problem that a lot of the country. The current debate on pa- quality care. In fact, we have the larg- managed care systems choose not to go tients’ rights illustrates the access to est number of uninsured in this coun- into rural America, and also because of service that does not necessarily guar- try, over 42 million and growing. the difficulties in terms of providing antee quality of service. So many of us have experienced the access to the ones that are really in We tend to associate barriers to care frustration of having also changed doc- need. only with the uninsured, but even the tors because they are no longer a part According to recent studies by the insured in this country have a barrier of our plan. The patient bill of rights Kaiser Family Foundation, the rural to service. Those who have health in- addresses this issue, where individuals populations tend to be older, they tend surance also, as my colleagues well should have the right to see the doctor to be poorer and they tend to be less know, face those barriers, and we need of their choice. It does not make any healthy compared to the people living to make sure that those people at least sense for them to force an individual to in urban areas. So here we find our- have access. After all, they have been see someone that they do not want to selves with a very vulnerable popu- paying for that insurance, and when see, especially if they have their own lation and a real need for us to reach they get sick, it should be there for doctor. out. When we look at the statistics of them. It also is troubling not being referred the uninsured, our children, the num- Let me be clear. Managed care com- to specialists when a doctor says a per- bers are staggering. Nearly 11 million panies provide a valuable service for son needs to see a specialist. That op- children under 19 do not have access to millions of Americans. Health care portunity needs to be there and that insurance. We have tried some efforts must be affordable and it must be opportunity is not there now with the in that area, but a lot more needs to available. HMOs do work hard to reach private sector, some HMOs, who are occur and we hopefully will continue to those goals, but there are excesses. giving individuals a rough time and move forward in those directions. There are situations where individuals giving those people who do pay their In places like my hometown of San lose out and there are situations where monthly premiums and should be able Antonio I am ashamed to say one- HMOs have not been responsive. For to have access to good quality care and third, or 33 percent, of our children do many, health care coverage has not to the specialists that they need. Such not have coverage for health insurance. been there when it is needed. is the case with my constituent with

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.066 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3241 lupus who had difficulty getting access As the gentleman from Texas knows, ment for diabetes as opposed to being to good care. Texas passed a similar initiative; and denied that right; and so many of my We continue to hear these stories to my knowledge, we have not suffered constituents have had that experience. throughout the country. The passage of in the loss of good health care. I am Mr. Speaker, elderly are living longer a Patient’s Bill of Rights is important sure that we can work to even improve and the HMO is saying, I am sorry, for all Americans and for members of the concept of reasonable balance be- they are at that limit, we are not going the various communities that make up tween patients and physicians. That is to approve it. this Nation. As chair of the Congres- all we are talking about, is giving the In closing, I had that experience with sional Hispanic Caucus, on the Task American people the right to be able to my father. Of course we do not come to Force on Health Care, I would also like make decisions about their health care the floor of the House to generate per- to highlight briefly how a Patient’s along with their physicians, simply sonal stories of our personal dilemmas Bill of Rights would help the Hispanic plain and straight to the point. or personal frustrations, but it is al- community in particular. I am reminded of this debate, and I ways good for people to know that we The needs of managed care reform is have been engaged in this debate it walk in their shoes. There is no special especially important for Hispanics. seems to be three sessions. I remember treatment and should be no special Fully two-thirds of privately insured when we had a number of hearings treatment for Members of Congress, Hispanics are enrolled in managed care about tragic situations which have oc- and we do not want any special treat- while only about one-half of privately curred. I would like to bring back one ment. I want every American who has insured whites are in managed care. in particular, and I think this young health insurance to feel the confidence This is based on a study done by a med- man if I recall, I do not want to add to that you can go in and assure that that ical expenditures panel survey. In addi- the story, but I believe he was an am- physician is going to be the one be- tion, the health care system is com- putee, at least two legs, I am not sure, tween yourself and if it is a loved one, plicated enough, but for Hispanics and I think he lost two hands as well. He deciding the best health care, having populations with limited English pro- was a youngster under the age of 12. He the ability of the physician to be able ficiency, the task of dealing with man- was an example of a youngster who had to expand on health care or procedures, aged care is even more difficult. We been picnicking with his relatives and not frivolous procedures, we do not need access to good culturally com- had fallen and had gotten onto some want that. We have been in a process of petent, linguistically sensitive pro- dirty nails. His family was rushing him efficiency and management. I believe viders that serve our communities. to an emergency room, but because of in that. I believe in bringing down the I want to share an example when we their insurance, their insurance was costs. talk about culturally competent. This not accepted at that particular emer- But, Mr. Speaker, I also believe that was a story that I continue to tell be- gency room. Therefore, they had to this bill is long overdue, that physi- cause it is a true story, a devastating travel miles away. It was a rural com- cians can sit down and say I think he story, of a woman who was told that munity. Just that distance caused the or she can try this treatment or I think she was positive for AIDS. young man to be put in dire condition you need this surgery and I have re- and therefore became an amputee on searched it and they need to have it. b 2000 that basis because he could not be Mr. Speaker, to see a patient on the In Spanish when you say positive, treated by the immediate emergency phone lines trying to argue with the in- just like in English, it is ‘‘positivo.’’ If room. That is what the Patient Bill of surance companies is a frustrating you do not explain what that means, Rights is attempting to do, to be able process to watch; and I encountered the lady when she was told she was to ensure that the Hispanic woman that through the long illness of my fa- positive, she felt everything was great, who spoke Spanish, who understood ev- ther, talking in the hospital, in a not realizing that she was positive for erything is okay from the word ‘‘posi- phone booth, trying to talk to the in- AIDS, and she had a child that con- tive’’ versus that you are positive with surance company to provide a certain tracted AIDS. So the issue of cultural HIV, that kind of lack of sensitivity coverage of someone who had paid in- competency and linguistic under- would be no more. surance and was covered by insurance, standing is very important. That the idea of being turned away and trying to make the argument that Hispanics, because they are more from an emergency room simply be- this is a kind of treatment that was likely to be in managed care, are also cause you are in the wrong location needed or a transport that was needed more likely to have limited providers’ simply has to stop. This is a powerful because insurance companies pay for options and limited treatment options. country, and although health care is transportation from one hospital to the By having the right to choose doctors, not in the constitution, it certainly next. patients can seek a doctor who speaks should be a right and privilege of I do not think that Americans should the same language. Managed care may Americans. be subjected to that, and particularly be less likely to provide treatment and This particular bill as I understand it those who adequately provide coverage diagnosis that most affect these popu- allows for the extra protection, I do for them or their loved ones. This is an lations. not call it the right for a lawsuit, the important effort that we are engaging Mr. Speaker, I am joined tonight by extra protection to be able to, if you in. I hope this bill that is being debated my colleague, the gentlewoman from will, challenge and hold responsible in the Senate will quickly come to the Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). any culprit, any particular entity that House and we will find a way in our Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. divides health care between patient consciences and also in our representa- Speaker, let me thank the gentleman and physician. tion of the American people to finally for his leadership on the question of If the HMO tells the loved one while give them a Patient’s Bill of Rights health care, both as a Member of Con- the patient is needing care I am sorry which balances patients, physicians, gress as well as a member of the State they cannot get it because your insur- loved ones, and insurance companies. legislature in Texas. I think this is an ance does not cover or you have not I say to the industry of insurers that important enough topic to give a paid enough, or we do not want you to sometimes it looks frightening when chronological history. have that because the doctor says you you see something on the horizon, but As I was listening to this debate in should have it, it is extra and some- it is interesting enough that a number my office, I thought it was important thing tragic happens, I believe that the of States, including the State of Texas, to explain that people should not be American public deserves the right to has now for at least 4 years had the frightened about this compromise. I am hold that entity accountable. That is kind of Patient Bill of Rights that we excited by the Senate bill and the com- all we are asking for, is to ensure that are trying to give to the American peo- promise in the bill in the House, the those privileges are had and the Pa- ple. Ganske-Dingell bill. I see no reason tient Bill of Rights reestablishes the I do want to refute the point that in- why this bill cannot pass from the privileges of the patient and reestab- surance costs are going up. We have al- House into the Senate and receive the lishes the right for medication and di- ready documented that corporations signature of President Bush. alysis, reestablishes the right treat- can find a way that they do not pass

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I thank the distinguished Member for was made not for a medical reason but I think the same thing is true, as the having this time to talk about this im- in terms of financing, then they have gentleman knows in California. Only portant issue. I hope that our col- every right to be sued for malpractice. about a handful of individuals have leagues will move this bill quickly be- It is unfortunate that that is occurring filed. It has not been a situation that cause I think it is an important step in this country. We need to put a stop has fostered lawsuits. The important for America in improving the health to that. I thank the gentlewoman for thing here is to protect the civil justice care delivery system that is so much being here with us. system. needed. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this op- A couple of words on the Patients’ Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I portunity to stress a little more in Bill of Rights. I believe that this is a thank the gentlewoman for her partici- terms of the language barriers that very, very good bill because it protects pation. I know the gentlewoman men- exist, both to services and to health patients and all of their various op- tioned specifically about the fact that care that we encounter. The experi- tions. There is nothing more frus- there are people making decisions, and ences that a lot of people have, if they trating as a patient to have care denied as we well know, sometimes it is the do not speak the language, it becomes and not understand why. There is noth- accountant making a decision whether very difficult. We need to continue to ing more frustrating as a patient to the patient should have a specialist or move forward on that. have an expert be turned down to look not. The ones making the decision Mr. Speaker, tonight I am joined by at your particular case. What we are should be the physicians. They are the the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. talking about here is very simple, com- ones that know best. They should be UDALL). I know the gentleman has been mon-sense rules that make the HMOs deciding whether a patient should have active on health care and has serious produce quality care. access to a specialist or not, and it concerns about access to health care, I will never forget as State attorney should not be based upon economics. and I thank the gentleman for joining general when I heard this whole idea of As the gentlewoman knows, this bill me tonight. managed care coming in, as the gen- will make sure that occurs. tleman from Texas (Mr. RODRIGUEZ) As the gentlewoman stated, we want Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. knows, they sold it to us that it was to see the doctors of our choice. It is a Speaker, I thank the gentleman from going to be cost effective, which they basic right that a patient should see a Texas. It is nice to be here with the have cut a lot of costs, there is no doctor that they want to see and that gentleman this evening. Let me first doubt about that; but they said the just makes all of the sense in the say that the leadership of the Hispanic quality of care is going to go up. In world. We want to make sure the pa- Caucus on the health care issues and fact, that has not happened. The qual- tient feels comfortable. The gentle- on the Patient’s Bill of Rights has been woman mentioned the importance in very impressive. I have a district in ity of care has gone down, people have terms of making sure that the lan- New Mexico that is 38 percent His- been denied care, patients find them- guage barriers and the competency is panic, close to 20 percent Native Amer- selves dealing with these large bu- there. Nothing is worse than a patient ican, and the leadership that the His- reaucracies, and they do not have any being sent to someone that they do not panic Caucus has shown in terms of idea how to get through them. That is feel comfortable with, that they do not educating us on these issues has been a big, big problem. feel secure with. That the patient feels very, very helpful to me. Let me just sum up by saying, the maybe they are not making the right The gentleman mentioned an issue Hispanic Caucus has been a real leader decisions. Maybe a patient has some- that I wanted to say something about, on this issue. They have taught me a one that they have been seeing all this until I go on to continue with the Pa- lot, the gentleman and the other mem- time that they want to continue to see. tient Bill of Rights, and that issue is bers. It is a real pleasure to carry on I have always had my own doctor, this issue of why we are giving patients this colloquy today with the gentleman and I have continued to see him despite the right to sue an HMO. about these issues. the fact that my insurance does not Mr. Speaker, we have two States Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address an cover those visits, but I continue to see which have passed laws very similar to issue that is important to and affects many him because I want to see him. the bills we are considering now. Cali- people throughout the country, particularly Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. fornia and Texas have passed Patient many of my constituents who live in the 3rd Speaker, if the gentleman would yield, Bill of Rights laws. To listen to the Congressional District of New Mexico. As our that is a vital point. That is the con- other side argue and to listen to the colleagues in the Senate begin to take up the tinuum of care. Over the last 5–10 HMO community, the managed care very important issue of a Patients Bill of years, we have seen the patient moved community argue, one would think Rights, it is important that we highlight the var- around like a shopping cart being that we were going to have runaway ious and unique obstacles that Hispanics in moved around at the grocery store. One lawsuits. You would think that juries the United States face when it comes to man- time you are in one aisle looking at ce- are going to go crazy and award mas- aged care. real boxes. Another time canned meats, sive awards. In fact, those two laws Many Hispanics who belong to managed another time fruit juices, meaning that which have been in place now a number care programs often face obstacles that others the patient cannot have that physician of months, one of them in Texas, went do not. One obstacle is language barriers. At that they have a trust in that they through and was put in. President Bush times, language barriers adversely affect not have had for 10 or 15 years. We used to did not sign it, but he could have pre- only their access to health care, but that of keep our physicians for a period of vented it and he allowed it to become their children, as well. A recent report by the time. When the insurance came in and law. I believe only a half dozen people Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality said I am sorry, you have to move on have even filed a claim under that law. showed that the inability of many Hispanic to Doctor So-and-so because your long- children to access care is a result of their par- b 2015 standing doctor is not on the list. Con- ents’ inability to speak English well enough to tinuum of care is a vital part of health And so the one thing that we have interact fully with the health care system. Fur- care in America. got to get the word out on is that this thermore, pamphlets and written information Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, the is not a situation that is going to jeop- are sometimes available only in English, which gentlewoman has hit the nail right on ardize these companies. This is not a presents another set of challenges for many the head. That is one issue that all situation that is going to end up in Hispanics in the United States. Americans agree we need to push for. runaway jury verdicts. This is a situa- Moreover, the difficulty of navigating through The Patient Bill of Rights allows us to tion where we just give a patient an op- the bureaucratic managed care system is have the doctor of our choice. portunity to have their day in court is often complex and burdensome. This can

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.069 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3243 often present a challenge to anybody, but can ing out here tonight. I know it is kind We not only see that they need to see be compounded by unfamiliarity with the man- of late. She was also working on an doctors but why it becomes so impor- aged care system and difficulty with the issue today on the House floor. I thank tant to see the doctor of your choice. English language. her for coming back and joining me. In some cases, there can be language In addition to these specific problems faced Ms. SANCHEZ. I thank my colleague barriers, not getting exactly the right directly by some Hispanics accessing and ob- from Texas very much. This is such an communication going between doctor taining managed care, there is also a general important issue. I want to take the op- and patient. Think about how we feel. lack of data that outlines the specific Hispanic portunity to thank him as a Hispanic Once we find a doctor that we are com- needs pertaining to managed care programs. sitting on the Hispanic Caucus, which fortable with, it is almost like we do While these issues I just mentioned are is the nonpartisan official working not want our insurance ever to change faced by Hispanics on an individual basis, group of this House of Representatives because we want to be able to have al- there is another more systemic problem, that that talks to the issues that in par- ways the same doctor. You feel com- being the lack of Hispanic representation at ticular affect Hispanics. Of course the fortable going to that doctor. Imagine the administrative level. It is important that gentleman and I both know that health how somebody feels who may not com- more Hispanics are able to participate in the and health care is one of the largest pletely and totally understand the decision-making processes in managed care. problem areas for our population for a English language as well as a natural- There are many reasons why this is important, lot of reasons, lack of knowledge in born citizen here. I think of my own one of which is that individual’s from similar particular. And so when we look at parents. My mother has a master’s de- backgrounds can better related to the chal- something like a Patients’ Bill of gree in Spanish and English. She is a lenges faced at the individual level. Rights, when we look at the effect that teacher. Yet she always feels more As this Congress takes up a Patient’s Bill of policy can have on giving right infor- comfortable hearing, especially dif- Rights and help guarantee the safety and care mation, giving all the information, ex- ficult things, complicated things, com- of patients, it is important that we not forget plaining better the information to a plex things, in her native language of the unique challenges that Hispanics face potential patient becomes very impor- Spanish than she does in English. when dealing with managed care. The issues tant for Hispanics in particular. Or just Think about if you have ever been to that have been discussed tonight must be ad- the convenience factor. Most of us, we the doctor, and they come out to tell dressed in order to insure that Hispanics are run around and we think it would be you something, most of the time these able to receive the care they need and de- difficult to schedule different appoint- doctors do not even know how to tell serve. ments with different doctors. For you in layman’s terms what the heck is Mr. RODRIGUEZ. I want to thank someone in the working class, it is wrong with you and they are talking the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. very difficult to take time off from English. Imagine if you have the bar- UDALL) for his service. I know he has work in order to go and see their doc- rier of a language, it becomes even been working real hard in this area, tor, and so to make multiple visits be- more important for people to have too. He mentioned the lawsuits. He is comes a very difficult thing. choice of doctor, to have portability if right and correct in the fact that we I just want to take the opportunity they go to a different job, of taking have not seen those lawsuits in Texas. to thank the gentleman for the type of that insurance. And also a lot has been It just gives that right. They know work he has been doing, heading up the said about, oh, my God, this Patients’ that the decision should be made by health care task force within the His- Bill of Rights is just about lawyers who the medical profession and not by the panic Caucus. make lots of money being able to sue accountants. In addition, he also rep- Mr. RODRIGUEZ. I thank the gentle- HMOs. resents a State that has a lot of rural woman for joining me tonight. She has That is not the case. First of all, if community, a lot of Hispanics also worked hard in the caucus on various you are working class or lower income, even if you are middle class, actually, that are uninsured. I know he has task forces. I know she is interested in and you have a problem and you go to worked hard in representing them. I health also, and I know she is very in- do these types of suits, you go to do a want to thank him for what he has terested in the Patients’ Bill of Rights. type of suit like this, it is a very long done in that area. And also the fact We have talked tonight about the im- and expensive process. And so these that rural America, such as rural New portance of seeing the doctor of our contingent fees, if this goes nowhere, Mexico and Texas, find themselves choice, the importance of making sure those lawyers, they lose all the expense without access to health care. A lot of that physicians make the decisions and money and all their time and effort. the managed-care systems are not op- not accountants, the importance of They do not get paid one dime on that. erating in rural America. We have a making sure that we hold the man- I think those who saw ‘‘Erin great deal of difficulty in getting ac- aged-care system accountable when Brockovich,’’ for example, understood cess to managed care in those areas. It that person needs a specialist and the that comment, that these people really has created a lot of problems for us. I physician says that they need a spe- only take a case if they think that want to thank the gentleman person- cialist, then that person should be al- there is something there most of the ally for what he has done on behalf of lotted that specialist. time. And so for someone, especially in New Mexico and everyone in New Mex- We have a variety of cases that have the Hispanic population, a majority of ico including the Hispanics there. been brought, I know, to her office. The the people who are Hispanics, we fall in Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. The rural gentlewoman has had letters from peo- that category. We do not have a lawyer part of this, as the gentleman knows, is ple who have had difficulty with man- on retainer. How do we know what to a huge issue. Rural America does not aged-care systems. I shared with the do? have the opportunity to take the bene- public a particular person who had had Mr. RODRIGUEZ. The gentlewoman fits that managed care provides, and lupus, a disease that required a variety is right. I think one of the realities is we are especially seeing that in my dis- of specialists and had not only had to that we need to make sure that every- trict and in rural New Mexico in regard fight with her illness but also had to one has the right to have access to to Hispanics. I thank the gentleman fight with our managed-care system. health care. In so doing, she talks once again for his leadership. I see we Ms. SANCHEZ. And in particular about the importance of those barriers have another of our distinguished col- with respect to diseases, it is really and cultural competencies. If you are a leagues here that I know he is going to troublesome when we see that the His- woman, you might want to see a talk about, a real champion of health panic population in particular in the woman, depending on the type of ill- care issues for Hispanics. United States is having such a prob- ness. There is no doubt that in terms of Mr. RODRIGUEZ. I thank the gen- lem. They are one of the largest, fast- feeling more comfortable, sometimes tleman from New Mexico for joining us est-growing segments of the population even a Hispanic might not make you tonight. I thank him for coming out. I with respect to HIV. Not enough test- feel comfortable. And so it is impor- know it is kind of late. ing gets done there. They have the tant that you see the doctor of your We are also joined tonight by the highest, probably three or four times choice. Once again, she mentioned the gentlewoman from California (Ms. out of the general population, ability issue of lawsuits. I think it is impor- SANCHEZ). I want to thank her for com- or propensity to get diabetes. tant that the judiciary is always the

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JN7.042 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 last resort. If you are doing the right particular company that had a self-in- cause during my work period I can re- thing, you should not be afraid of that. sured policy, insurance plan. She member when an employee would have But when you do have people that are worked there for 5 years, until she be- an illness or a need to have surgery. not physicians making the decisions came too ill to work. Her husband has There was never any question about whether you should see a specialist or worked at that company for 7 years. the services to be rendered to that indi- not, then you need to be liable. I think Patsy Haines has a brother who pro- vidual by the coverage the company af- it is important that the decision is vides a perfect match for a bone mar- forded them. There never was a ques- based on money. row transplant. Her doctor says if tion about whether or not it was legiti- What we found in Texas that has the Patsy Haines receives this transplant, mate or not. It was assumed that if the same rights as we want to establish the chances are she will be cured and employee was determined to have a here, we have not seen the lawsuits. We live a long life and rear her child and need, that need would be filled by the have not seen the abuse. Where we be a wife to her husband. provider. have seen the abuse is where they feel This is the problem: the insurance Well, things have changed. And they can do and undo as they please be- company refuses to pay for the trans- through the years, we see that the cause of the fact that you cannot do plant, saying that it is experimental. I companies have put in place deterrents anything about it. It reminds me of went to the James Cancer Hospital in for people to get the type of care that that story, of that person who finds Columbus, Ohio, where some of the they are entitled to, because the insur- themselves having to fight both the world’s leading cancer experts work. I ance company provides it for them and disease and the system. talked to the transplant team there. I they determine that they are the ones I want to thank the gentlewoman for talked to a young, very inspirational who are going to determine whether or joining me here tonight. We have a few physician, degrees from Stanford and not it is going to be treatable. more that have come over, a young Harvard and a leading expert in bone Well, that affects us all. I have had lady that has also talked about coming marrow transplant. numerous phone calls from constitu- and talking, so we will continue to do ents just recently, a gentleman, a busi- b 2030 that. I do not know if she wanted to ness owner no less, who has been in make any other comments. He confirmed that this is exactly business many years, diabetic, had a Ms. SANCHEZ. That is fine. I know what Patsy Haines needs. He said it is foot infection. He was waiting for the you have a couple of more over here to the standard treatment. provider to tell him whether or not he talk about their feelings and what peo- I went to the Ohio Department of In- could get services in a hospital to take ple in their districts are feeling with surance and I shared Patsy Haines’ care of an infection. That is a very se- respect to the Patients’ Bill of Rights. story with them and they were sympa- rious thing for a diabetic to have a toe We really need to do something about thetic but they said we really have no infection. So I asked him to go to the righting this situation. People should jurisdiction over this situation. top and make his wishes known. He have choices. They should be com- So we find ourselves in the United was a businessman that should have fortable that they have choices, and States of America, in the year 2001, been able to reach somebody besides an they should feel that they have been where a young woman, a wife, a moth- accountant telling him, well, wait dealt a fair hand in dealing with the in- er, is facing a situation where she may until the decision is made. We have many people whose lives surance coverage that they have. I lose her life. It is shameful. All of us in hang by a thread and the more that thank the gentleman for doing this this Chamber should be ashamed that they are made to wait the chances for Special Order. we have not passed a Patients’ Bill of Mr. RODRIGUEZ. I thank the gentle- Rights long ago. It is beyond belief al- their survival diminish. I think it is important for the people to understand woman from California (Ms. SANCHEZ) most that we would actually stand in for joining us. these Chambers and debate whether or that we want to have the ability to We are pleased to be joined by several not an American citizen should have pass such legislation so they should other Members. I want to ask them to the right to go into a court of law to also be aware that as we go through go to the mikes as they get com- have their rights defended when they this session that we would like to have fortable, and then later on we will be are denied necessary and needed med- their input so that we can then be dialoguing as they come in. I want to ical care. more cognizant of what we need to do. We already have all kinds of informa- ask both of them to join us as we bring I thank the gentleman for this spe- tion. However, it is not happening; and closure to the comments of tonight. I cial order. The American people need I think it is time that we move forward thank them for coming out here to- to know what is going on. If they do and get through Congress this year an know, I believe we will be forced to do night as we talk about the Patients’ effective bill of rights that allows any the right thing even if we choose not Bill of Rights and the impact and the individual, legitimately needing a serv- to. So I thank the gentleman for this importance of having access to the doc- ice, to be able to obtain it. tors of our choice, making sure that if special order and for this time that has Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I the physician says that we need a spe- been given to me, and I hope that we thank the gentlewoman from Cali- can move together in the days and the cialist, that we do have a specialist. I fornia (Mrs. NAPOLITANO) for her com- thank the gentleman for being here. weeks to come to accomplish this good ments. The Ganske-Dingell piece of Mr. STRICKLAND. I thank the gen- thing for the American people. legislation allows this opportunity. By tleman for sharing these few moments Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I the way, this particular bill has been with me. I will be very short. I was want to thank the gentleman very passed by the House and we will have watching the gentleman on C-Span. I much for sharing that story. As we see, an opportunity to pass it again and thought of one of my constituents that each Congressman that has come has hopefully pass it through both Houses I wanted to come over and share with shared a story from their constituents; and be able to make it through. him. Tonight in Hillsboro, Ohio, in and I want to thank them for that. Once again, I want to thank all the Highland County, Ohio, there is a con- As we start bringing closure, I want Members that have come out today to stituent of mine who is 31 years old. to make sure I recognize my fellow provide their testimony of the impor- Her name is Patsy Haines, she is a wife Congresswoman, the gentlewoman tance of the Patients’ Bill of Rights and a mother, and she has chronic leu- from California (Mrs. NAPOLITANO), and the importance of passing this to kemia. This Saturday we are going to who is joining us tonight. be able to see the doctor of one’s have an auction. We are going to auc- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I choice. tion off items that neighbors and came in at the tail end of this; and I f friends have contributed to get money certainly want to add my two cents. I to try to help Patsy Haines and her have been in the labor market, so to WE ARE ALL FOR A PATIENTS’ family afford the medical care she speak, over 50 years. It may seem kind BILL OF RIGHTS needs. of crazy, but I have been. In those The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. I would like to explain something years, I have seen the different types of JOHNSON of Illinois). Under the Speak- else briefly. Patsy Haines worked for a coverage that employees have had be- er’s announced policy of January 3,

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:28 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.073 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3245 2001, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. dealing with human life and especially prescription costs in this country. But MCINNIS) is recognized for 60 minutes when we are dealing with human suf- do not take that little bit of bad and as the designee of the majority leader. fering and especially when we are at- throw out all the good. Do not, in an Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I enjoyed tacking, for example, some hospital attempt to fix the bad, end up making listening to the comments of the pre- who theoretically rejected a young its spread worse and actually doing vious speakers. This evening, I want to man who was in, quote, dire straits and damage to the good things that our really focus the majority of my com- as a result the young man got his leg medical health delivery system in this ments on differences between the East amputated. That is pretty serious alle- country does for us. and the West in the United States, dif- gations. WHEN THE WEST MEETS THE EAST ferences between the East and the West Maybe it is true. As I said, I kind of Mr. MCINNIS. Let me move on from in the State of Colorado and really talk question it, but I would like to look there. I had an interesting talk in Mas- a little about natural resources and into it. sachusetts not too long ago. Of course, water and so on, but I cannot help but Furthermore, I know that Patients’ as my colleagues know, my district is have listened to the comments, the Bill of Rights sounds good. I would just the Rocky Mountains of the State of preceding comments. urge my colleagues, remember that Colorado. It is the highest district in I would point out that I think, for ex- saying, the devil is in the fine print. the Nation elevation-wise. It is a dis- ample, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. You stand up, you go out on any street trict with great beauty, huge moun- STRICKLAND) who cites an example of a in America and say, hey, do you agree constituent of his who needs a bone with a Patients’ Bill of Rights? And tains. We have 54 mountains over 14,000 marrow transplant, I think those sto- they are going to say well, sure what is feet, by far more than any other dis- ries are very appropriate. I think it wrong with that. Sounds good. trict in the country. It is a district helps us focus in on the debate. What I It does sound good, but before you that many, many people visit, Aspen, question and what I intend to chal- sign, Mr. Speaker, the American people Telluride, Beaver Creek, Steamboat lenge, and my colleagues understand to this contract you better take a look Springs, Durango, Glenwood Springs this, what I intend to challenge are at what the fine details say. I can say down in the San Luis Valley, Rocky some of the stories that I am beginning to my colleagues, it is a bunch of hog- Mountain National Park, Great Sand to hear. wash for them to believe for one mo- Dunes, Colorado National Monument, This evening I heard from one of the ment that this Patients’ Bill of Rights the Black Canyon National Park. Most preceding speakers that a young man is not going to result in lots of law- of my colleagues have all been prob- apparently fell on a nail, was taken to suits. America is a country of litiga- ably at one point or another been into an emergency room. The emergency tion. my district for a vacation. room refused to treat him even though America is a country of intense legal Going back to my point, I was in he apparently was, quote, in dire wrangling. Give the trial lawyers an Massachusetts. I was talking to a won- straits, because he did not have the opportunity to prosecute cases, they derful couple named Tony and Cathy right insurance and that as a result of are going to go after it like a kid goes Frasso and their son David. We were that young man being refused in an after cookies. Let us be up front. Now talking about public land. We were emergency room because he did not I am not saying that there are not talking about some of the differences have the right insurance, he was trans- cases where there should not be law- between the State of Massachusetts ported to another hospital and as a re- suits but let us be up front when we and the lands in Massachusetts versus sult of the transportation resulted in talk about this. Do not pretend more the lands in the West. There is a dra- the amputation of his leg. lawsuits are not going to result. Of matic difference between the lands and If this is true, it is a pretty remark- course more lawsuits are going to re- the way the lands are governed, for ex- able story, very sad story. What I think sult. Let us debate whether they are ample, between the way decisions are tends to happen, what I think tends to justified or not justified. At least let us made on lands in the East and lands in happen when we get in a very emo- be open on the front end and say this the West. That is really where I want tional debate, is that some of these sto- Patients’ Bill of Rights will result in to start my comments and focus my ries get exaggerated. Now I have often trial lawyers filing lots of lawsuits in comments on natural resources this heard people say, well, someone is re- this country. evening. fused because they did not have insur- If these lawsuits are not justified, it Let us take a look at just what I ance, they were dying, they were is the consumer who will pay for them. mean by that. Obviously, we have here hauled to the emergency room from a Let us take a look, as we have, and I a map of the United States. We will see car accident and the emergency room want patients to have rights, all of us in this map that the color over here doctor said, sorry, you do not have in- do, but do not pull the wool over their represents government lands. So on surance and we are not going to treat eyes by saying here is a bill of rights this map, what this map depicts, is you. That is not true. that in the end costs them more money wherever color is seen on the map that If it is, let me know about the par- and as a result more money to get in- says that that is owned by the govern- ticular case, Mr. Speaker. My col- surance and as a result less people get ment, that land is owned by the gov- league, who by the way is from Texas, insurance because insurances become ernment. If we will notice, my district, I hope he provides me with the details more costly because my colleagues, on by the way, is right here in the State of and the names of those people because this House floor, decided they are going Colorado, right along this border. That I would like to investigate the case. If to ride in on their white horse and save district geographically, that land mass we have emergency rooms in this coun- the American patient from, as de- right there, is larger than the entire try who truly reject someone who nec- scribed earlier, gross abuse. There are State of Florida. We will notice how in- essarily needs emergency treatment, unique cases of abuse and those should teresting it is that in our country pri- number one, it is against a Federal law be addressed, but be very careful about marily in the East, in other words from if they accept any Federal funds at all, what you are going to sign on to. Do my eastern border on the third district and there are very few hospitals in the not let the emotional thrill or the emo- in Colorado to the Atlantic Ocean, and country that do not accept Federal tional warmness or the cuddliness of from Canada to Mexico, there is very funds, so if they are doing that they the word of a bill entice you into be- little government land in these areas. are violating the Federal law. lieving that this is the answer for our Look at some of these States. They Number two, my bet is that once we medical crisis in this country. have little dots of public lands. Some hear the other side of the story, that There are a lot of good doctors in of these States hardly have any gov- many of the stories we are about to this country. We happen to have a pret- ernment lands at all and yet when we hear as this Patients’ Bill of Rights be- ty darn good medical delivery system take a look at this eastern border and gins to pick up momentum, let me put in this country. Sure, we need improve- come West to the Pacific Ocean or it this way: I think we, on this floor, ment. Sure, we would like to figure out again go from Canada down to Mexico, have an obligation to be accurate in how to get more people insurance. we see massive amounts of government our statements, especially when we are Sure, we would like to figure out the land.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.075 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 b 2045 riod of time, generally 3 to 5 years, we Today we have lots of different uses Well, there are a couple of questions will let you take title to maybe 160 for this land. Obviously, we use our about that. Number one, from a histor- acres or 320 acres. land just the same as you do in Kansas ical point of view, why the difference? You see, back then, in Kansas, for ex- or Nebraska or Florida or Missouri or Why does the government own big ample, or up there in Nebraska, or over Vermont. We use our land very similar chunks of land in the West and, rel- in Iowa or Mississippi or Missouri or to that. But we also have lots of dif- atively speaking, very little land in the some of those areas, 160 acres was ade- ferent uses. We have National Parks, East? What kind of impact does it have quate. A family could live off 160 acres just like others. We have open space, on decision making? And what is it of farmland. environments and critical forests. like to live when you are completely But the problem was when they hit Our water is very important, and our surrounded? the West, when these settlers came water in the West, remember, water in You see in these colored areas, there out, they started getting into the West, the West, which I am going to get into are communities, millions of people where 160 acres does not even feed a in some detail, the West is an arid live out on these lands, or they are sur- cow. area. In the West, we sue. We fight. rounded by these government lands. The people came back to Washington, Water is like blood in the West. In the The public ‘‘public lands’’ is not an D.C. and said we have a problem. Our East, in a lot of places, you have to often spoken word out in some of these idea of encouraging people to move fight to get rid of the water. Shove it States. In my district, it is spoken west and settling the frontier through over on your neighbor’s land. In the about all the time. our Homestead Act is working in this West, you try and grab it on your land. Let us talk and give an answer to the part of the Nation. But when we come So there are some differences there. first question I asked, what is the his- to the West, where the land is much This points out for you what we face torical basis for this massive amount more arid, for example, much more in the western United States, and that of government land in the West, and rugged terrain, where those mountain is that oftentimes in our land use poli- yet very little government land in the peaks in the Third District of Colorado cies, on our really everyday life out in East? It is really pretty simple, and it go beyond 14,000 feet, at that point peo- the West, whether it is our highways goes back to the frontier days of our ple are not stopping. They are not till- that come over Federal lands, whether country. ing the land. In fact, 160 acres will not it is our power lines, whether it is our When our country was being settled, even feed a cow in this new land we are water, whether it is our tourism indus- we were making acquisitions of land. It in. try, our ski areas, our river rafting, So they gave some thought to it in was our dream in this country to ex- mountain bikes, hiking, our kayaking, Washington, and somebody came up pand our boundaries, to go out and go all of this, we all of a sudden have a with the idea, well, what we should do, west. Remember, going west was just a landlord who is in a little tiny town if we give 160 acres, say, in Kansas or little ways west of Washington, D.C. here on the Potomac, Washington, D.C. Nebraska, maybe what we ought to do back then. But the dream was to go out Very few of these States in the East, is give like 3,000 acres out in the Rocky into the new frontier and claim new when they decide what they want to Mountains, so that they can have a land for this new country that we had, have for hiking, or where the mountain comparable amount of acreage that to make our country great, by growing bikes are going to go, or, obviously will feed a like number of cows or a it in size. most States do not have ski areas, but But in order to do that back in those like number of livestock. what other kind of recreational things days, you did not just get a deed. For But the problem was, they said look, they are going to do, they do not have example, when we purchased Lou- realistically and politically we are not to go to Washington, D.C. for permis- isiana, made the Louisiana Purchase, going to be able to give away large sion. A lot of what we do in the West, simply having a deed to the property amounts of land in the West. Somebody we have to come east to the population did not mean a whole lot. In fact, in else then said I have got the answer. area of Washington, D.C. to get permis- those days, possession, as the old say- What we should do in the West, just for sion to do it. ing goes, possession is nine-tenths of formality, let us go ahead, the govern- So my purpose tonight in kind of ex- the law. You really needed to be on the ment, and keep title to the land. Let us plaining the difference between the property, in possession of the property, go ahead and own the land in the West, western United States and the eastern with a six-shooter on your side. That is and we will let the people use it. A land United States is to tell you that when a lot, the law of how the land in the of many uses. It is called multiple use. you hear those of us in the West talk West was settled. That is where the concept of ‘‘multiple So, what happened, the government use’’ came from, a land of many uses. about public lands and talk about the had to figure out, they had to occupy This land, the reason it is in govern- impact of, say, wilderness areas, or log- this land. Your elected leaders in ment hands, is not, contrary to what ging, you listen to us, that you will Washington, D.C. had to figure out how some of your radical environmental give us a little time to tell our side of do we get people to go west? How do we groups like Earth First may want you the story. get people to possess this land? How do to believe, that this land was acquired Over the years, we have gotten pret- we get people to till the land and to for all future generations, and we ty good managers of this land, both put the land to good use so that we should have hands off, and that for from an environmental point of view, continue to build this fine country of some reason, if you are out here in the both from what we have learned from a ours? East and happen to get there first, you technical point of view, both of what The answer came up that most people are entitled to utilize and live off the we have learned on how to manage our will leave the comfort of their home, or land, but when you come to the West, resources. And I think it is safe to say at least a good number of people will you are not entitled to those kind of that there are a lot more people in the leave the comfort of their home, if you privileges. West that know about the land in the promise them what every American The government did not intend this West than there probably are in the dreams of, owning their own piece of as one huge national wilderness area, East, but sometimes in the West it is land, having a piece of property that is for example. The only reason the gov- felt that they are being dictated to by in their name. ernment retained the ownership of this people who have never experienced the So the government decided the way property was because, realistically and West, or by people that do not feel the to bring the people off the East Coast politically, they could not give that pain because they do not live on public here and bring them west was to prom- much land away to one person. But if lands. ise them land. They called that the you look back historically you will see In my district, for example, I think Homestead Act, I think about 1862. And very clearly that the government in- with the exception of one or two com- the government said to the American tended for the people to still continue munities, every community in my dis- people, go out into this frontier, find a to come to this area and they would be trict is completely surrounded by gov- piece of property, put your stakes in able to use the land in many different ernment lands. We have to get govern- the ground, and, if you farm it for a pe- ways. ment permission for highways, we have

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.077 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3247 to get government permission for rec- cause of government lands are unique Why was I was upset? Not necessarily reational uses, we have to get govern- to the West versus the East, I think because of the fact that some of these ment permission for open space, for en- this chart pretty well indicates some of moves were not good moves. In fact, dangered species, for water usage, et that. some areas did deserve that, the execu- cetera, et cetera, et cetera. So there is Now, let us go ahead and take a brief tive order, not many, but some of them a difference. look at who some of the major govern- did. What bothered me the most is that Let us move on and kind of focus in ment agencies that have these holdings the President and the Vice President from a national picture. Actually, be- are, major U.S. landholdings. The Fed- outside of a vacation day or outside of fore we move to the State of Colorado, eral Government owns more than 31 a campaign had never spent a night in this is probably a good chart to take a percent of all the lands in the United the West. look at, a comparison of some western States. So if you take all the lands of They did not know what our life was and eastern States by the percentage of this country, the government owns just like. They did not know what the expe- land, public land usage. under one-third of them. rience was like having to get govern- In 11 western States, and we picked State-owned, for all purposes, 197 ment permission, for example, for the 11 eastern States to compare side-by- million acres. Federally-owned, 704 water you own, to use that water that side, so that those of you in the States million acres in this country are owned you own. It goes on and on and on. of New York, for example, Massachu- by the Federal Government. The BLM So I think at this point what I want setts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary- owns about 260 million acres, the For- to do is break down and go from our land, Vermont, et cetera, we are kind est Service owns 231 million acres, and comments about the public lands and of doing a side-by-side comparison in other Federal agencies own about 130 what impact the public lands have on the West. So you have an idea of how million acres. The Park Service has 75 the West to talk about a specific asset public lands impact us much greater, million acres. The Native American that we have got in the West, and it is to a much, much greater degree in the tribes have about 45 million acres. very unique to the West, as far as the West than it does you in the East. That is a lot of land. Most of us, law is concerned, as far as the amount Again, the primary reason that we when we talk about buying a new of it and the recycling of it and that is are impacted in the West and you es- home, we think you are doing pretty the subject of water. cape the impact in the East is that his- well if you have a home that sits on a Water is very unique. Water is one of torical knowledge that the only way one-acre piece. Imagine, 704 million the few resources we have in this coun- they could encourage people to go in acres owned by the government, and try that is renewable. Remember that and use large amounts of land in the the majority of that acreage, by far, you often hear people talk, look, let us West was for the government to retain the strong majority of that acreage, is have conservation on water. Remember ownership. in the West, where we live. water is the one resource, it is the one Now let us focus down on the State of Let us take a look. The State of Ne- resource out there that one person’s Colorado. A very similar analogy ap- vada, 82.9 percent, almost 83 percent of waste of water could very easily be an- plies to the State of Colorado between the State of Nevada is public lands, 83 other person’s water. eastern Colorado and western Colorado. percent. Connecticut, less than one- Let me give you an example. Years Now, they are very similar in that tenth of 1 percent, one-tenth of 1 per- ago they came out with the idea, well, eastern Colorado is rural and western cent is public lands. Rhode Island, let us go and let us line all the farmers; Colorado is rural. But if you go down about three-tenths of 1 percent. New ditches with concrete. And that way we the line, which basically is the Third York, seven-tenths of 1 percent. will save water from being seeped into Congressional District, you will see out So colleagues from Connecticut, the ground. What some did not realize here, go back here, in the colored Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Massa- is that the water that leaked out of the areas, brown, green, blue and so on, chusetts, 1.3 percent. And this is where those are government lands. one ditch may very well have been the my friends, the Frassoes, Tony and Take a look at western Colorado, water that popped up as a spring in a Kathy and Dave, live, and I told them, right here, versus eastern Colorado. piece of property miles away. 1.3 percent of your lands are public Eastern Colorado, there are very few Water, we do not understand today lands. public lands. In fact, the public lands but we have a pretty good idea; but 20 Take a look at what Colorado has. really literally in some of these coun- years or 30 years from now, we will be Thirty-six percent of Colorado is public ties are the courthouse. able to actually track-specific water lands. By the way, most of that 36 per- and see all the millions of veins that it cent is in my Congressional District, b 2100 goes in underneath our earth’s surface, the Third District of Colorado. Down here you have some grasslands. and how it benefits one party and yet Look at the State of Utah. Sixty-four You got national grassland up here, in hurts another party, et cetera, et percent of the State of Utah belongs to an area over there; but primarily, most cetera, et cetera. the government. Those are public of the western slope of Colorado, most But in the meantime, let us talk a lands. Idaho, 61 percent. Oregon, the of it is owned by the government. That little more about it. It is the only nat- government owns over half that State. means that the people that live out in ural resource with automatic renewal. Wyoming, the government owns almost this area have to adapt to living and After falling from clouds as rain and half that State. Arizona, almost half of cooperating and working alongside the snow, it may run into streams, lakes, the State of Arizona. Just under half of owners of the property, which is the or soaking into the ground. Eventu- the State of California. Again, I just government. And that has some huge ally, it will evaporate and continues mentioned Colorado. impacts. the cycle forever. Let us go back over here. In the You can see why people in the West Now, here is some interesting statis- State of Ohio, a very large State, less get a little defensive when somebody tics. If you take a look at all of the than 1.3 percent of your State is owned from the East starts dictating to them water in the world, all the water on the by the government. So, for my col- how the land in the West should be earth, 97 percent of that water, 97 per- leagues here from the State of Ohio, handled, especially when the people cent of that water is salt water, and 75 you need to listen when somebody like from the East speak of little experi- percent of the remainder, so if you our colleagues from the State of Ne- ence, especially when the person from take the 3 percent of the earth’s water vada, who have 83 percent of their the East has never lived this. that is not salt water, 75 percent of State owned by the government, come For example, I always used to get ag- that 3 percent is actually water that is to speak to you about public lands. Lis- gravated when Clinton and Gore, when contained in the polar ice regions as ten to them. I know most of my col- they spoke to us, they spoke to us ice caps. leagues do. But we need to have a bet- about the West; and they would go out As we put here, only .05 percent, only ter understanding of the difficulties and make these grand announcements .05 percent is fresh water in streams that we face in the West, because they or by executive orders take large and lakes. So when you take a look at are unique to the West. Our everyday blocks of land and, in essence, put the earth’s surface under today’s tech- lives, the things that impact us be- them off limits. nology, the majority of water is salt

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.078 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 water; or it is tied up in the polar ice The washing machine uses 20 gallons oceans up. Look to the cloud that gives caps. So that makes water a pretty when you turn on your washing ma- the oceans back. Look to your heart precious resource. chine. A dishwasher to wash your and may your wisdom grow to the Here is another interesting number. dishes takes 25 gallons; taking a show- power of lightning and peace of snow.’’ Seventy-three percent of the stream er, 9 gallons. I think that poetic piece says it pret- flow, so almost three-fourths of the Now, take a look at this. I find this ty well. In the West, water is like stream flow in this country, is claimed part of the chart fascinating, take a blood. In the West, our entire life is de- by States that are east of a line drawn look at how much water it takes, for pendent on this resource. We need to north to south along the Kansas-Mis- example, for one loaf of bread, for one understand it. We need to take care of souri border. In other words, in the loaf of bread that you buy off the gro- our water resources. We need to keep eastern United States, remember where cery store shelf, it take 150 gallons of people from preventing us from using I explained the differences here, in the water to bring that seed up, to process water in a balanced fashion. eastern United States, 73 percent of the the wheat, to bring the flour, et cetera, We need to be smart enough to keep water in the streams in this entire et cetera, et cetera. It takes 150 gallons our water clean and to figure out how country, three-fourths of the water is of water to produce one loaf of bread. to put our water to the best possible over in this area of the country, over in Take a look at one egg. This is unbe- use. We need to be fair in our usage of the eastern part of the country. lievable, one egg, to have one egg pro- water. This is an arid part of the Nation, duced, you go through about 120 gal- Take a look. In Colorado history, the these government lands, the western lons of water. Thank goodness water is first dam. Now, you hear lots of criti- States. Twelve percent is claimed by recyclable. Thank goodness it is a com- cisms about dams, especially by orga- the Pacific Northwest. This leaves 14 modity that is rechargeable. nizations that generally are way off percent of the total stream flow to be One quart of milk, to get 1 quart of the spectrum, as far as balance is con- shared by 14 States which are over half milk, you need 223 gallons; or to get 1 cerned. In the West, we are very de- the land area. gallon of milk, you need 1,000 gallons of pendent upon dams. In the West, we do not have lots of rainfall. What I am saying here is that 14 per- water, a thousand gallons of water to In fact, I think in Colorado I can tell cent, 14 percent of the stream flow of produce 1 gallon of milk. you exactly in Colorado. In Colorado I water resources in this entire Nation, These are numbers that most people think we average about 16 inches of 14 percent of it has to be shared by over never heard of before. A pound of toma- precipitation a year, 16 inches a year. half of the Nation in the western toes, it is 125 gallons of water. A pound Take a look at what happened in Hous- States. So geographically over half the of oranges is 47 gallons. A pound of po- ton last week. physical size, over half the size of the tatoes takes 23 gallons of water. country only gets 14 percent of the Now, I know that was a freak storm; Now, what happens? This gives you a but what did they have, 40 inches in a stream flow. pretty good idea in the use of our coun- So that shows you why water has be- storm, 3 days or 4 days? We do not have try where the primary use of water is, come such a precious resource in the 16 inches in an entire year. water that is consumed for human con- West. One of the interesting things The critical thing about water in the sumption. What happens to 50 glasses about water, and I know to some of West, because we do not have a con- of water? you, the subject of discussing water tinual flow, because we do not have If we have 50 glasses of water in our gets pretty boring. In fact, I am going lots of rain in the West, we have to country that we were going to use for to have a sip of it right now, because store the water that we have, primarily human consumption purposes, this is we all expect water to be there when in the Rocky Mountains. We are de- not water left in the stream or et we turn on the tap. pendent on our snowfall, the heavy It is kind of a boring subject until cetera, this is water for human con- snowfall that we get in the winter water no longer comes out of the fau- sumption, 44 of those 50 glasses of time; and then it is that spring runoff cet, then it becomes somewhat more of water are necessary for agriculture. that comes off the mountains. A lot of an issue. And as we begin to make huge That points out to you just how im- times the runoff may come too early or advancements in water quality, as we portant water is for our agricultural the runoff may come in too great a begin to make huge advancements in base in this country, three glasses of it surge, so we have to have the capa- aquatic life in our water, in better is used by industry, two glasses are bility to store that water, to help us ways to utilize our water, in more effi- used by the cities and a half a glass is with flood control, to help us so that cient ways to utilize water, water be- used out in the country for the people we have those resources in the months comes more of an important subject. that live out in the country. that we do not have any snow, in the But I have some very interesting Pretty interesting statistics. Well, months that we do not have spring run- facts which I thought I would present let me move from the charts that we off, in the months that we do not have this evening to my colleagues so that have here and talk just a little bit much rainfall. you have kind of an idea of how much more about the State of Colorado and So storage of water is critical for life water is required in our everyday lives, the rivers that we have in Colorado. in the West. Now, that is not to say not water just for drinking, but water First of all, I thought it would be ap- that we should store it at any cost. It for our clothes, water for our food, propriate in our capitol in Denver, Col- is to say that we can store water in a water for our vegetation, et cetera, et orado. By the way, it is a beautiful smart and balanced fashion. It is inter- cetera, et cetera. building if you have an opportunity. If esting to hear that, that, for example, I think one of the best charts I have you are in Denver, stop by the State the National Sierra Club, their number seen is this one on water usage. This is capitol. I have many good friends that one goal, or at least their number one the per-person drinking and cooking work out of the State capitol. I served goal last year was to take down the every day. Every person in America there myself. massive water projects in the West, uses about 2 gallons of water to drink One of the best sayings you will find Lake Powell, which is also one of our and to cook with. Flushing the toilet in the capitol is by Thomas Hornsby largest hydroproducers. Give me a takes 5 gallons to 7 gallons. Ferril: ‘‘Here is a land where life is break. Now interestingly enough, the Euro- written in water. The West is where The West could not survive without peans, and I am not a big fan nec- water was and is father and son of old reservoirs like that. In the West, we essarily of some of the Europeans’ mother and daughter following rivers need to store that water. Understand, technology, but some of the tech- up immensities of range and desert in the East, in many cases, you need to nology, especially when it comes to thirsting the sundown ever crossing a get rid of it. In the West, we need to toilets they now have a dual flush toi- hill to climb still drier naming tonight store it. And our first dam actually in let, a flush when you go one way, a a city by some river a different name Colorado, our first storage was by the flush when you go another way. That is from last night’s camping fire. Look to Mesa Verde Indians, and it was that a pretty smart idea. It helps conserve the green within the mountain cup. ancient irrigation system. water. They use excess water to com- Look to the prairie parched for water They actually discovered that around plete the job, so to speak. lack. Look to the sun that pulls the 1,000 A.D. that the Indian groups there

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.080 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3249 stored water, the Native Americans at Now, my comments are not meant to they were going to retain and manage Mesa Verde, they figured out that they put a divide between the East and the this land. And over the time, through had arid months. In fact, it is often West. It simply is to explain the divide technological management, through thought that the extinction of that that already exists as a result pri- better land management, through more tribe down in that part of the State marily because of geographical dif- knowledge, we have developed a vast was a result of a drought, was a result ferences, and that is where we have array of tools, and we can use any one of the fact that they could not store that. So this is my purpose. Water is of these tools or a combination of these enough water to get themselves all the our subject this evening. tools to help us manage these public way through. I want to give a couple of other com- lands. So there is a lot of history to the ments about water that I think are Many of my colleagues are aware of Rocky Mountains, and there is a lot of pretty interesting. First of all, as some of these tools, the names of these history to our water use in the Rocky many of my colleagues may know, we tools, such as national parks, for exam- Mountains. We have what they call have wonderful trout streams in Colo- ple, national monuments, special inter- Colorado the Mother of Rivers, that is rado. In fact, in the State of Colorado est areas, conservation areas, et cetera, what they call the State, because we we have over 9,000 miles of streams; et cetera. Well, what we need to do to have four major river basins in the 9,000 miles coming off those great big properly manage these massive Federal State of Colorado. The first river basin mountains, those high mountains of lands is not to make a rule that one is called the South Platte; the second, the Colorado Rockies. We also have shoe fits all, because one shoe does not the Arkansas; the third, the Rio about 2,000 lakes and reservoirs. We are fit all in the West. What we need to do is custom manage these public lands, Grande; and the fourth, the Colorado not like Minnesota or Michigan with but we cannot custom manage public River. those massive lakes, but considering lands unless we talk to the people who I am going to really focus on the Col- the height, the elevation of the Rocky live there. We cannot custom manage orado River basin this evening with the Mountains, Colorado is a really fairly public lands unless we talk to the peo- time that I have left. Remember, rivers unique State. We have a lot of fun things in Colo- ple who are directly impacted by it. east of the Continental Divide, most of Now, it is true, and I hear this argu- rado. For example, we have 13 different the Continental Divide is in my con- ment constantly from my colleagues streams, called Clear Creek. But the gressional district. We have all heard, here on the floor that land belongs to key is that while there are differences colleagues, of the Continental Divide. all the people in the West, so those of in the United States between the east Rivers east of the Divide flow into us in decision-making authority here and the west, those differences also the Gulf of Mexico. Rivers west of the in the East have every right to make exist in the State of Colorado between Divide, like the Colorado River, drain decisions on how people in the West eastern Colorado, primarily the cities, into the Gulf of California and the Pa- live and how they use that land. That and western Colorado. My congres- cific Ocean. The Colorado River is a is not how we get a balanced approach sional district, for example, the third pretty unique river. First of all, the for the management of public lands in district of the State of Colorado, that Colorado River is 1,440 miles long. It the West. The way to do it is to go to district has 80 percent of the water re- provides water for 25 million people. the local communities. The Colorado River provides water for sources in Colorado, yet 80 percent of For example, today in front of the 25 million people, and that river which the population resides outside that dis- subcommittee that I chair, the Sub- drains and provides millions of acres of trict. So within our own boundaries committee on Forests and Forest agricultural water, it also provides even in the State of Colorado there is a Health of the Committee on Resources, clean hydropower. And in Colorado, we constant balancing requirement that is we had a Native American who spoke put in about 75 percent of the water re- necessary. How much water should be about the years of history of his family sources for the Colorado River, al- diverted from the western slope to the and the traditions regarding the uses of though actually only about 25 percent eastern slope? What amount of water the forest and the uses of government of it is allowed to stay. do we need to keep in the streams to lands. We had an expert on forest that preserve our aquatic life or the quality b 2115 talked about the health of different of the water? These are issues we deal public lands. Both of these people So the reason that water is so crit- with every day in the West. stressed in their comments the impor- ical for us, aside from the fact that we My purpose in being here this tance of having local input, the impor- have to store it, aside from the fact evening, especially to my colleagues tance of bringing in the people who are that we do not have much precipitation east of Colorado, to the Atlantic impacted by these public lands. in our State, is that our water from our Ocean, is to request of them that when So tomorrow night I will go into a agriculture, our water for our recre- they hear about or have an opportunity lot more detail. I will talk about prob- ation, we do everything, from our wild to vote on water issues facing the ably the most extreme use, the strong- and scenic streams for tourism to our West, ask some of us in the West about est tool we have, called wilderness des- kayaking to our rafting to our snow it, because the implications in the ignation. And by the way, I have prob- making, we are very, very dependent West on water in many, many cases are ably put more land in wilderness than on a very limited supply of water in dramatically different than the impli- anybody currently seated in the House the West. And so I thought that it cations on a water vote when we are of Representatives. And then I will go would be good this evening to talk discussing water in the East. clear to the other extreme, where the about water in the West. Now, tomorrow evening, or later this land is not properly managed, where I started this evening’s comments by week, I hope to talk a little about en- the land is kind of a free-for-all, which talking about the vast amounts of gov- ergy. Because energy, of course, in- is as much a disservice as an extreme ernment land that sits in the West, and volves all of us. It is very important. I on the other end. then transitioned into water in the also want to talk about public lands in There are lots of different tools and West, which is one of the key ingredi- some more detail, the different uses of lots of ways that we can preserve these ents. I intend in future comments to public lands, the different ways the lands for future generations while at talk in a little more detail about the government manages public lands. the same time having the right to live public lands, about the need for wilder- We have lots of different manage- on them and enjoy them in this genera- ness areas, about the need for grazing ment tools with public lands. When our tion. This generation is not under an areas and the need for public interest government said, as I mentioned ear- obligation to save everything for the areas, about the need for national lier in my comments, that in the East future. There are a lot of things that parks and State parks, and about the we would let the people own the land, we can use. And if we use them smart- need for open space. So my discussions but in the West the government would ly, we not only mitigate our impact to this evening about water are just one keep the title for the land simply to the environment, in many cases we can segment in an educational series of avoid the political embarrassment of enhance the environment. And that is how life in the West really is different giving away too much land, when the where our obligation is, to help en- than the East. government did that, they decided that hance our environment. I will talk a

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.082 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 little more about that tomorrow them all off. Now, of course, I imagine ticularly in this country, can conserve evening. that if you need a security light and so without pain. In fact, a lot of the ways For my final few minutes, even on, that can be worked out. But there we conserve actually save us money, though I will address it later in the are little ideas like this, like changing like shutting the lights off when we are week, I want to talk a little about en- our oil every 6,000 miles on our cars in- not using them. ergy. We have talked this evening stead of every 3,000. There are lots of b 2130 about a number of different things. simple conservation ideas that we, the First of all, we started with a few com- American people, can employ today. Change your oil less frequently, et ments on the Patients’ Bill of Rights, For example, as we prepare to retire cetera, et cetera, et cetera. You actu- and I want to restress to my colleagues this evening, make sure we do not have ally save money as a result of that, col- that it is important that patients have on the bathroom light, the closet light, leagues. So conservation and explo- rights in this country. It is important and the bedroom light. When we are in ration are necessary elements for this that we do not have gross mismanage- the kitchen getting ready to have a country to meet the demands that the ment of our medical services in this drink of water before going to bed, shut people of this country have come to ex- country. It is important that we have a off lights. We can turn down our heat- pect. And I think we have an obligation balance out there. ers, if we do not need them. We can to do that. A lot depends on energy. And when we hear in the press and we keep the air conditioner turned up if Our lives are dependent on energy, see documents that say the Patients’ we do not need it that cold in rooms. whether it is energy from hydropower, Bill of Rights, we should take a look at One of the things that helps us do to drive our vehicles, to air condi- the details. It may work out to be just this, that helps us conserve, is the mar- tioning, refrigeration, et cetera, et what we are looking for. It may be an ketplace. Now, I have heard a lot of cetera. answer for some of the problems. But talk about, well, we need to artificially Energy is an important policy. What we need to read the details before sign- support these prices. But the thing this wake-up call has also done, we ing on to the document. We need to that has driven more conservation in have had more energy debates and read the details before casting our the last couple of months has not been comments on this House floor in the votes, because we have an obligation in some action by the government, it has last 6 weeks than we have had in the these Chambers to be aware of the im- been high prices in the marketplace. If last 6 years. The Clinton administra- pact that these bills will have and to we were to freeze the price of energy, tion had absolutely no energy policy. take a look at what might be the unin- which some of my colleagues rec- What President Bush has done, what tended consequences of actions that we ommend we do, i.e. price caps, that the Bush administration has done, is might take. does several things. One, it encourages said we have to have an energy policy. So we have spent a few minutes talk- people to use more of the product be- Let us put everything on the table. ing about the Patient’s Bill of Rights, cause they know that the price will not When you put some things on the and then, of course, I moved on and go up on them. Two, it discourages in- table, people squeal like a stuck pig. talked about public lands and water re- novation. What drives innovation is We do not have to accept it, but we sources. Now, colleagues, I know that that when prices go up and demand ought to debate it and think it out and that is kind of a boring subject. I know stays the same or goes up, people look determine what ought to stay on the this evening’s walk through the dif- for more efficient ways to do things. So table and come off the table. That is ferences between the East and the West energy and conservation are very im- how you develop policy. It is debate on in the United States, where in the West portant. this House floor that helps form policy. we have massive amounts of Federal I agree very strongly with people like Mr. Speaker, I agree with the Bush Government land ownership and in the the Vice President, who I think, al- administration that this country needs East we have very little government though it may not be politically cor- an energy policy. We, the American land ownership, and the differences rect in some audiences in our country, people, colleagues, the people that we that can even be pared down to the makes it very clear that conservation represent, deserve to have an energy State, where we talk about differences alone will not answer our shortage of policy. That means a policy that has in water and differences in govern- energy in this country; that conserva- thoroughly investigated the resources, ment-owned lands and public lands, but tion alone will not lessen the depend- including conservation, the resources while it is boring, it is very important. ency we have on foreign oil; that con- out there for us. Life in the West is also important for servation alone, while it is a very, very Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the time those in the East, because we are to- important factor, it is not the sole an- that I have been able to share with my tally dependent upon an understanding swer. We have got to figure out ways to colleagues this evening. I look forward so that we can help preserve and utilize use and to gather more resources for to sharing further and having further in a proper fashion these resources. energy for future generations. Energy discussion about public lands and talk- Finally, now, I want to visit for a is a big issue for us. ing more about energy. couple of minutes in my remaining I actually think that the energy f time about energy and the need for en- shortage that we are in really is kind ergy. First of all, I am a strong be- of a wake-up call for us. It is not a cri- PATIENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS liever in conservation. I think there sis for the entire country where the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. are a lot of things that the American economy has collapsed, but it is a JOHNSON of Illinois). Under a previous public can do to help conserve. I was at wake-up call. It is the alarm going off order of the House, the gentleman from a town meeting yesterday in Frisco, saying time to wake up, time to take a Texas (Mr. SESSIONS) is recognized for 5 Colorado, when somebody brought up look at what kind of dependency we minutes. the fact that they were in Europe re- have on foreign oil, what kind of con- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, the cently, and mentioned that when they servation we are employing or deploy- House has concluded its activities for went into a room, in order to keep the ing in our country. So I think from the day, and I thank the gentleman lights on, they, naturally could turn that aspect it has done us some good. from Colorado for taking time to up- them on, but in order for them to stay Let me kind of conclude these re- date us on the important issues that he on, they had to take a card and put the marks, because I intend to go into finds not only in his tutelage as a card in a slot. Now, I had been in Eu- more detail about energy, by asking Member of Congress from Colorado, but rope, too, and I remembered that as he my colleagues not to let people con- also as an important Member of this said that. When leaving the house, once vince them that the needs of this coun- body. you pulled the card out to leave the try can be met simply by conservation. Mr. Speaker, tonight I would like to house, the lights shut off. It is a tre- On the other hand, do not let anybody talk about something that is very im- mendous energy saver and it is of no convince you that conservation does portant. It is called the Patients’ Bill pain. not have an important role to play. We of Rights. It is an important issue that We do not have to have our lives in- can conserve. And a lot of people the House of Representatives and the convenienced at all. One switch shuts throughout the world, but more par- other body will be taking up. The issue

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.084 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3251 of the Patients’ Bill of Rights is one making medical decisions, whether portunity to move forward in a bipar- that is of importance not only to con- medical decisions would be a part of tisan way to address the issues and sumers, but it is also important to phy- this or whether it would be for harm, give patients those things that they sicians. It is important to health care are things that have been widely de- need, address them under the Patients’ providers; it is important to insurance bated. Bill of Rights and also address them providers. It is important to Members The idea that I would like to discuss under liability. of Congress because we recognize that tonight is how we can go about resolv- f today in health care across this coun- ing this. Essentially my plan that will PRESIDENT BUSH HAS HISTORIC try that there are some unresolved be put forward is one that says that I MEETING WITH PRESIDENT PUTIN issues and some changes that have not believe that we should not skew the taken place in the Nation. The Nation, marketplace. We in fact want to have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under unfortunately, is looking to Wash- employers be protected when they do the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ington, D.C. to attempt to solve some not make medical decisions. We do not uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Penn- of these problems. want employers to be sued. We do not sylvania (Mr. WELDON) is recognized for Tonight I would like to float a new want lawsuits that would take money 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- concept or idea which I believe will be- from health care and cause an incred- jority leader. come part of the health care debate. ible amount of draining off of resources Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. We are all aware that by and large Re- out of health care to take place. So we Speaker, I rise tonight to provide some publicans and Democrats, Members of want to protect employers. We want information from the standpoint of one this body, have come to an agreement doctors to make decisions. We want Member of Congress following Presi- on many things that will be necessary doctors to make the decisions that dent Bush’s recent meeting with Euro- to solve the health care problem. they have been trained to do that are pean leaders, and in particular with his Things like access to emergency rooms medically necessary. historic meeting with Russian Presi- and making sure that sick people are We want to make sure as a public dent Putin. taken care of and having doctors make policy perspective that we are able to I wanted to take out this special decisions and making general reform move on and give every single patient order for a number of reasons; first of under the Patients’ Bill of Rights, but those things that they need and not all, to follow up on the discussions that the impediment or the stopping point, hold up the delivery of those changes were held by our President and the why we have not been able to resolve so that customers can, consumers can Russian president, and talk about the this matter rests on the issue of liabil- have what they need. substance of those discussions; and Mr. Speaker, my plan is simple. It ity. The issue of liability or account- also, on the eve of the visit of the first separates process from harm. It says ability is one that has not been fully elected delegation to arrive in Wash- that we will not allow lawsuits as part ington following that summit, which I seen through with an answer. of a difference that might take place Mr. Speaker, part of the problem will host tomorrow with my col- between an HMO and a consumer, an goes back to something that is called leagues, the gentleman from Maryland HMO and a doctor. We will not allow ERISA, which is an act from 1974, an (Mr. HOYER) and members of the Duma those to go to a lawsuit where there is act that provides companies that have Congressional Study Group here in a nonharm that has been placed as a or do business across State lines the Washington. In fact we have the First difference between these cir- ability to give them a chance to have Deputy Speaker of the Russian Duma, cumstances. an insurance policy, a savings plan and Why is this important? It is impor- the highest elected official in the other types of arrangements for their tant because I do not believe that we Duma, representing President Putin’s employees on a nationwide basis rather should solve our differences in a court party. And as the number two person of than looking directly at how they of law, but rather we should be dy- the Duma, she is the leader of the dele- might comply with 50 State insurance namic in understanding that a doctor gation here in Washington tonight. commissioner plans or 50 State plans should be the one who is making the Mr. Speaker, the delegation of elect- related to savings plans. decisions about nondamage differences ed Russian leaders includes representa- Because of ERISA, what is called in the marketplace. So my bill will tion of political factions in the Duma, ERISA preemption, it means that separate what I call process from harm. and are here to have formal discussions health care providers do not have to The process would be, as has been ac- with us as a part of our ongoing dia- comply exactly because of this exemp- complished in many States around the logue. Over the past 9 years since form- tion that they have in the marketplace country, where there is a difference be- ing the study group, we have had scores to liability issues. It gives them an ex- tween a consumer, a patient, a doctor, of meetings both in Washington and emption from being sued essentially in and a health care provider, we would Moscow and throughout each of our re- the marketplace. allow an internal and an external re- spective countries trying to find com- So there are some HMOs that may or view, the internal review meaning that mon ground on key issues which face may not provide service that would be we would allow the HMO the oppor- America and Russia. consistent with State plans, and so tunity to understand what their dif- First, Mr. Speaker, let me follow the there is a call for us to level that play- ference is and that they would have to meeting that was held between our two ing field and decide how that is going respond back with a physician’s an- Presidents. There were many who said to work. swer, but that the final decision in this American and Russian relations were Mr. Speaker, the answer that is gen- would be made by an external review, a in fact becoming sour; that because of erally accepted is that you just allow panel that was made up of three expert actions, especially President Bush’s HMOs to be sued so that the consumer physicians in this field. I believe it is speech on missile defense, that perhaps or a doctor’s decision is taken into ac- important that we allow doctors to Russia was no longer willing to be a count and corrected. make medical decisions and not look friend of ours. We, as Members of this body, delib- to courts to do that. b 2145 erated on this effort. Last year I voted On the other side of the coin where for something called the Norwood-Din- we deal with harm, I believe it is im- There was a lot of speculation that gell bill, which would allow this to portant that we go to a court of law, perhaps President Bush did not have a take place, where a body, that is an that we allow a harmed party an oppor- sensitivity relative to our relations HMO, could be sued for a decision that tunity not only to go to a court to ad- with Russia; that perhaps President they would be making in health care. dress these issues, but to be in front of Putin was taking Russia in a different The inability that we have for this a jury. That is where the other part of direction; that in fact America and body to decide today how that lawsuit my bill will allow a party, a harmed Russia were doomed to become enemies would take place, whether it would be party, to go to State court to resolve again; and that Russia in fact was mov- caps or an unlimited amount of money, their differences. ing to become a closer ally with China whether it would be suing in Federal It is my hope that this process that and enemies of Russia as opposed to court or State court, who would be we are beginning will allow us an op- being our friend.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.086 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 All during the past year in meeting Moscow. You see young Russians hold- that eventually ended that conflict with our new President, I was con- ing up anti-USA signs. You see Rus- peacefully. vinced that he understood what it sians putting a swastika on the Amer- The Russians, and myself included, would take to bring back a normaliza- ican flag. And you see Russians burn- believe we could have ended that war tion of our relations. I can tell you, Mr. ing the American flag. This was a part and should have ended it much earlier, Speaker, that President Putin felt the of a major demonstration of over 10,000 in fact should never have begun it in same way. In fact, last summer I was Russians against America. the first place and should have allowed contacted by the then chairman of Why did they do this? Was this be- and actually should have encouraged President Putin’s political party in the cause of President Bush’s announce- Russia, should have forced Russia to Duma, Boris Grislov. He contacted me ment about missile defense? No, Mr. play a more aggressive role in peace- because he wanted to come over and Speaker. This demonstration occurred fully removing Milosevic from power, observe the Republican convention and during the previous administration. not one year after we began the bomb- build relationships between the Repub- Well, then why were they protesting so ing but a matter of weeks after the al- lican Party, and in particular our can- aggressively in the streets, because we lied nations would have worked with didate, and the party of President have been led to believe that the Rus- Russia. That was a second reason that Putin, the ‘‘Edinstvo’’ Faction or sian problem is with missile defense the Russian people lost confidence in Unity Faction. I extended an invitation which President Bush announced we us. to Boris Grislov. He came to Philadel- were moving aggressively into? That is But I think perhaps the most impor- phia and spent the week with Members not the problem that has caused a lack tant reason the Russian people lost of Congress observing our convention, of trust in Russia, Mr. Speaker. It is a confidence in us is because over the speaking to the Russian people through combination of several factors, the re- past 5 years, they know that we saw a media source that had come with him sults of which President Bush has in- billions of dollars of IMF money, Inter- and understanding how our democracy herited. national Monetary Fund money, World worked and building ties with Repub- First of all, the Russians were not Bank money and in some cases U.S. licans who were in Philadelphia. properly briefed when we expanded taxpayer dollars going into Russia for He came back again in January of NATO a few short years ago to get the legitimate purposes but ending up this year, again at my invitation, to full picture that NATO was not the being siphoned off by corrupt leaders visit and to observe the inauguration natural enemy of Russia any longer. who in fact were friends of Boris of our new President. We got him spe- Now, President Bush went to great Yeltsin, by corrupt institutions that cial passes and he observed and wit- lengths on this recent trip to explain were led by the oligarchs that had been nessed the inauguration of George W. to the Russian people and the Russian hand-selected by Boris Yeltsin. Bush. Then he hosted a delegation that leaders that NATO was not meant to be In fact, Mr. Speaker, 4 and 5 years I took along with the gentleman from the enemy of Russia any longer and ago, we were aware that corruption was Maryland (Mr. HOYER) to Moscow ap- that in fact NATO expansion was running rampant in Moscow. We were proximately 10 weeks ago. The gen- meant to provide a more secure Eu- made aware as Members of Congress tleman from Maryland and the delega- rope. In fact, President Bush left the that those people hand picked by tion that traveled with us and I did an door open that, one day, if Russia Yeltsin to run the banking system in extensive 1-hour summary of that trip chose and if she met the criteria, she Russia were corruptly taking money when we returned. too could become a member of NATO. that was supposed to benefit Russia’s The point is that President Putin and But when we expanded NATO a few people and instead putting it in U.S. his party wanted to reach out and es- years ago, that was not the case. The real estate investments and Swiss bank tablish a new relationship. Even Russian people were given the feeling accounts. The problem was, Mr. Speak- though the media was reporting a sour- by the way we mishandled it that per- er, that our policy for the past 8 years ing of relations between Russia and the haps it was an attempt to bring in under the previous administration with U.S., I was convinced that in the end those former Soviet allies and now Russia was based on a personal friend- once President Bush met face to face make them enemies of Russia. ship between President Clinton and with President Putin, we would have a The second reason why the people in President Yeltsin. Now, I am not new beginning. In fact, when I was on Moscow were demonstrating is because against personal friendships. In fact, I Air Force One with President Bush of the war in Kosovo. Russians were think it is helpful; and hopefully Presi- right before my trip to Moscow 9 weeks convinced that that war caused a tre- dent Bush and President Putin will be- ago, I said to President Bush on the mendous loss of innocent lives, of inno- come close friends. But President Clin- plane, Mr. President, if I have a chance cent Serbs. Mr. Speaker, as you well ton had become such a close friend of to meet with President Putin, which I know, myself and a group of our col- Boris Yeltsin that our whole policy for may, and I certainly will meet with his leagues also disagree with the way that 8 years was based on keeping Yeltsin in leaders, what do you want me to tell we got involved in the Kosovo conflict. power. When we had evidence that him? It was not that we liked Milosevic. It there was rampant corruption around He said, CURT, you tell President was not that we thought Milosevic was Yeltsin, we should have done the right Putin that I am looking forward to some kind of a person that we should thing. We should have questioned meeting him, that we have no quarrel respect and honor. We felt that he was Yeltsin directly, and we should have with Russia, we want to be their friend. as much of a thug and a corrupt indi- called him into a public accounting for We have some differences, but we can vidual and leader as everyone else did the billions of dollars of money, much work those out. in this body. of it backed by the U.S. government That is exactly what happened in the But our reason for disagreeing with and U.S. taxpayers, that was supposed meeting between President Putin and the leadership of President Clinton and to help the Russian people reform their President Bush this past weekend. I Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great economy and society but instead was think they have struck a relationship Britain in going in and attacking the benefiting Boris’ personal friends. But that is good for both countries and former Yugoslavia was that we had not we did not do that. We pretended we good for the world. Now, there are given Russia a chance to use its influ- did not see it. We pretended that we did problems. In fact, there is a great deal ence in getting Milosevic out of power not know about it. of lack of trust on the part of the Rus- peacefully. In fact, Mr. Speaker, I was That is why, Mr. Speaker, in the 2 sian side. In fact, Mr. Speaker, I would the one that led an 11-member delega- months before Boris Yeltsin resigned call the attention of my colleagues to tion of five Democrats and five Repub- his position, the popularity polls in this collage of photographs that I as- licans and myself to Vienna where we Moscow and throughout Russia showed sembled from news sources of street met with leaders of the Russian Duma that Yeltsin’s popularity was only 2 scenes in downtown Moscow a little from all the factions along with those percent. Only 2 percent of the Russian over a year ago. The scenes are not who support Milosevic, and we were people supported him. But guess who very positive. You see Russians throw- able to work out the framework that else supported him, the President and ing rocks at the American embassy in became the basis of the G–8 agreement Vice President of the United States.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.089 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3253 We were still supporting a man that al- try to build one missile defense system. most of us do not. But let us imagine a most every Russian believed was cor- That one system could only protect scenario where North Korea might not rupt and had a severe alcohol problem. one city. Russia, because of its geog- be on friendly terms with South Korea, And as we all know, Mr. Speaker, when raphy and because of its control by a and we have seen evidence of that over Yeltsin finally resigned, one of the con- Communist dictatorship picked Mos- the past several decades, and perhaps ditions for his resignation was that the cow. It just so happened in the former North Korea would attack South new President, President Putin, in his Soviet Union that Moscow and the en- Korea. Whereupon, America would first official act would have to give a vironment around Moscow has about 75 come in to help defend South Korea be- blanket pardon to Boris Yeltsin and his percent of the Russian people. So it cause of treaty relations. What if entire family. That is exactly what was fairly easy politically for the Com- North Korea’s leaders then said to our President Putin did. His first official munists in the Soviet Union to decide President, if you do not remove your act was to pardon President Yeltsin to protect Moscow with an ABM sys- troops from the Korean Peninsula we and his family, because the Russian tem, an antiballistic missile system. are going to nuke one of your western people and leaders in the Duma wanted The people in the far east in the Soviet cities? For the first time in the history to go after Yeltsin and those oligarchs Union were not happy because they of the existence of North Korea, we for stealing billions of dollars of money were left vulnerable. But if you are now know they have that capability. It that should have gone to help the Rus- controlled by a Communist dictator- might not be a very accurate missile. sian people. ship, it does not matter what the peo- They might aim for Los Angeles and Further evidence of this were the in- ple in the far east think. The Com- hit Portland, but it does not matter. dictments handed down by the Justice munist leadership determines which They have that capability. Department in New York just 2 years city will be protected. So Moscow was What would be our President’s re- ago, in the Bank of New York scandal, protected. sponse? Would we go in preemptively where the Justice Department has al- Now, over here in America we are a and nuke North Korea and wipe out all leged in public documents that individ- democracy. Our leaders could not po- their capabilities and kill innocent people, even though they had not at- uals in Russia and the U.S. were in- litically pick one city. Which city tacked us? Or would we wait until they volved in siphoning off up to $5 billion would we pick? New York? Dallas? Los launched the missile, which we could of IMF money that should have gone to Angeles? Seattle? If we picked one city not defend against, and then counter- the Russian people. So a third reason to protect, every other part of America attack and wipe out North Korea? why these Russians were rampaging in would say, wait a minute. This is a de- Which course would our President the streets against America was be- mocracy, a representative government take, Mr. Speaker? cause they felt that America let them where all of us are equal. You cannot pick one city and only protect one It presents a kind of dilemma that we down. never want our President to be in. But Now, if you believe the national news group of people. And besides, our popu- it is not just a rogue state like North media and some of the liberals in this lation is not based in one area. So the ABM treaty, even though it did call Korea. Iran has now been working on a city, including my colleagues in this system, the Shahab-III, Shahab-IV and body and some in the other body, they and did allow for security through de- terrence, did not allow America to pro- Shahab-V, which now possesses a capa- would have you believe that our prob- bility of sending a missile about 2,500 lem with Russia today is all about mis- vide a level of protection that Russian people have had for the past 25 years. kilometers. That covers a good part of sile defense. Europe. Iran is also working on a mis- Tonight I want to talk about missile b 2200 sile system called the Shahab-V. That defense, Mr. Speaker, because that is The difference is that today we no system will have a range, we think, of not a problem with Russia. It is not a longer live in a world with two super- 5,000 kilometers. Iran’s goal is to de- problem at least the way President powers. The Soviet Union does not velop a long-range missile to eventu- Bush wants to move forward with mis- even consider itself to be a superpower ally hit the U.S. Iraq has a similar sile defense. Some will say, Well, the today, even though they have major of- goal, and they have improved their Russians do not want us to move for- fensive weapons. So there is one super- SCUD missile three or four times. They ward on missile defense. The Russians power left, and that is us. eventually want to have a capability to do not want us to have that capability. The problem with the ABM treaty is use against America. The fact of the matter is, Mr. Speaker, that today we have other nations that So we now have other nations that that Russia has had a missile defense have the same offensive capability that are unstable nations building missiles system protecting Moscow and 75 per- perhaps the U.S. and Russia have had that within 5 to 10 years will be able to cent of the Russian people for the last over the past 30 years. On August 30 of hit the U.S. for which we have no de- 25 years. In fact, they have upgraded 1998, North Korea did something that fense. But it is not just those unstable that system at least three times and even the CIA was not aware they had nations, Mr. Speaker, that we are con- have improved it in terms of accuracy the capability to do. They launched a cerned about. President Bush and and guidance systems. We have no such three-stage missile up into the atmos- Members of Congress who support mis- missile defense system. phere over Japan. The CIA has ac- sile defense do not for a minute believe Why would we not have one, Mr. knowledged publicly that they were that Russia will attack us. That is not Speaker? Well, the ABM treaty which not aware that North Korea had a the case. Our colleagues do not believe was negotiated back in 1972 was based three-stage rocket potential. Even that China will attack us for that mat- on mutually assured deterrence, also though that test did not go to comple- ter. called mutually assured destruction. tion, when the CIA analysts projected Let me say what is a concern, Mr. At that time there were only two how far that missile could have trav- Speaker, and it deals with a missile major superpowers, the Soviet Union eled they have now said publicly it that I am going to put up on the easel and the United States. We each had of- could reach the shores of the western right now. fensive missiles with nuclear warheads part of the U.S. It could not carry a This photograph, Mr. Speaker, is a on top. And so we dared each other. very heavy payload and it might not be Russian SS–25 long-range missile. You You attack us and we will wipe you out very accurate, but if one of those North can see it is carried on what basically with a counterattack. And if we attack Korean missiles had a small chemical is a tractor-trailer with a number of you, we know that you will wipe us out biological or small nuclear warhead, it wheels and tires. This missile, when with a counterattack. could hit the western part of the put in the launch position, when the So deterrence was the strategic rela- United States. That is the first time in launch codes are entered, is pre-pro- tionship between two superpowers from the history of North Korea that a rogue grammed to an American city and can 1972 on. But that ABM treaty allowed state has had the capability to hit our travel 10,000 kilometers at an approxi- one missile defense system in each country directly, and we have no de- mate time of 25 minutes from the time country. The original treaty allowed fense against that. it is launched to landing on that Amer- two, but it was modified after a short Now it is not that we think that ican city which it has been pre-pro- period of time to only allow each coun- North Korea will attack us, because grammed to strike. Now, the exact

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.090 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 number is classified, but I can say un- in retaliation. That would end up in unstable nations are building missile classified that Russia has over 400 of perhaps a half million people being systems today because they want to these mobile launched SS–25s. Part of killed in both countries, or he could use them and threaten to use them their doctrine is to drive them all over perhaps go on national TV and tell the against America, our allies and our their territory so that we do not know American people in the city where that troops. where those missiles are at any given missile was heading that they have 25 Now others will say, well, wait a time, so there is an act of surprise minutes to move. minute, wait a minute. This system there, an element of surprise if Russia The fact is, Mr. Speaker, today will not work. Mr. Speaker, facts again would need to attack us. It is a basic America has no system to shoot down do not support that notion. There have part of their ICBM fleet. an incoming missile. We have no capa- been 31 major tests of missile defense Now we do not think that Russia will bility to shoot down a missile once it systems by our military over the past launch these against us deliberately, has been launched. 5 years, 31 tests. These tests were with but let me give you, Mr. Speaker, an If, likewise, one of these units con- our Army program called THAAD, our incident that did occur in Moscow and trolling an SS–25 were to somehow get PAC III program, the Enhanced Pa- in Russia in 1995. Norway, in January the launch codes for that missile and triot, our Navy program, called Navy of 1995, was going to launch a weather launch that missile, again we have no Area Wide Navy Upper Tier, and our rocket into the atmosphere to sample defense against that accident. national missile defense program, 31 weather conditions. So the Norwegian Mr. Speaker, that is why President tests. Now we had failures, I will ac- government notified the Russian gov- Bush has said America must deploy knowledge that, but, Mr. Speaker, the ernment right next door, do not worry; missile defense. That is why this Con- failures were not of hitting a bullet this missile we are launching is not in gress voted with a veto-proof margin 2 with a bullet. The failures were when any way offensive to you. It is simply years ago in favor of my bill, H.R. 4, to we could not get the rocket into the at- a scientific experiment for us to sam- declare it our national law that we will mosphere. ple upper atmospheric conditions for deploy missile defense. It was not to Now, that problem was solved by proper weather reporting. back Russia into a corner. It was not to Wernher von Braun 40 years ago. If we Because of Russia’s economic prob- escalate an arms race. It was to give us use that as a reason to stop missile de- lems, Mr. Speaker, and because of Rus- protection against a threat that we do fense, then we better shut down our sia’s lack of improving its sensing sys- not now have. space program, because the same rock- tems, when the Norwegians launched Now, the liberal opponents of missile et technology that launches our sat- that rocket they misread it in Russia. defense will say, well, wait a minute, ellites and our astronauts into outer The Russian military thought it was an Congressman WELDON, the threat, and I space is the exact same technology we attack from an American nuclear sub- heard the chairman of the Senate For- use for missile defense. So if we think marine. So when Norway launched eign Relations Committee say this on that those failures should stop missile their rocket for weather purposes, the Sunday, there is a more likely threat defense, then we should shut down Russian military misread that launch of a truck bomb coming into our cities. Cape Kennedy, because it is the same and thought it was an attack from a That is a little bit disingenuous, Mr. rocket science. The fact is, Mr. Speaker, of the 16 nuclear submarine off their coast. So Speaker, because the chairman of the times of the 31 tests, where the seeker the Russian leadership did what they Senate Foreign Relations Committee reached a level where it could see the would do if they were being attacked. knows full well that over the past 6 target up in the atmosphere, 16 times, They put their ICBM fleet on alert, years the Congress has plussed up fund- 14 of those times we hit a missile with which meant they were within a mat- ing for dealing with weapons of mass a missile. We hit a bullet with a bullet. ter of minutes to launching one missile destruction more than what the Presi- So our success rate has been 14 out of pre-programmed against an American dent asked for each year. We are spend- ing hundred of millions of dollars on 16 times we have been able to hit a bul- city. That was their response. let with a bullet, proving that the tech- The week after this incident oc- new detection systems, new intel- nology is, in fact, at hand. curred, President Yeltsin was asked by ligence systems, on dealing with weap- the Russian media, what happened, ons of mass destruction that could be b 2215 President Yeltsin? He acknowledged brought in by terrorist groups. We are Last week, Mr. Speaker, General that this took place. He said, yes, it not ignoring that threat, but, Mr. Kadish, the head of our Ballistic Mis- was only one of two times that ICBMs Speaker, the facts are there. The larg- sile Defense Organization, a three-star were put on full alert, but it worked; est loss of American military life in general, testified, and I asked the ques- our system worked. I overruled, he the past 10 years was when a low com- tion, general, is the technology here said, our defense minister Pavel plexity SCUD missile was fired by Sad- today? He said, absolutely, Congress- Grachev and I overruled the general in dam Hussein into an American mili- man. We understand and have the tech- terms of our command staff, General tary barracks in Bahrain, Saudi Ara- nology worked out. Kalisnikov, and I called off the launch. bia. America let down our sons and I said, is it an engineering challenge Mr. Speaker, estimates are that Rus- daughters. Twenty-eight young Ameri- now? He said, that is the challenge. It sia was within 7 minutes of acciden- cans came home in body bags because is engineering, a group of systems, the tally launching a 10,000 kilometer we could not defend against a low com- queuing system, the radar system, the ICBM that would have hit an American plexity SCUD missile. Seeker itself, to work together to take city. When Saddam Hussein chose to de- out that missile when it is on the as- Now, Mr. Speaker, let us think for a stroy American lives, he did not pick a cent phase heading toward our country moment. What if that launch would truck bomb. He did not pick a chemical or our troops. So it is not a technology have occurred and what if it occurred agent. He picked a SCUD missile, problem, it is an engineering challenge. under President Putin? Let us imagine which he has now enhanced four times. Now, Mr. Speaker, some of the oppo- a White House conversation between When Saddam Hussein chose to kill in- nents of missile defense will say, well, the two presidents. President Putin nocent Jews in Israel, he did not pick wait a minute. You can defeat missile picks up the red phone, linking him di- truck bombs. He did not pick biological defense by having decoys. Any nation rectly up with Washington, and he gets weapons. He sent SCUD missiles into that we would try to defend against President Bush on the phone and he Israel, and killed and injured hundreds would simply build decoys. These says, Mr. President, we have had a ter- of innocent Jews. would be balloons so that you would rible accident. One of our long-range The facts are easily understood, Mr. not be able to tell the warhead from missiles has been launched acciden- Speaker. The weapon of choice is the the balloon. tally. Please forgive us. missile. Today throughout the world, That is an easy argument for people What does President Bush then do? over 70 nations possess cruise, medium- to make, but it does not hold water, Well, he has two choices. He can then and long-range missiles. Twenty-two Mr. Speaker. It is disingenuous. Be- issue a launch code for one of our mis- nations today around the world are cause if we have countries that the lib- siles to take out one of Russia’s cities building these missiles. All the major erals say cannot build missile systems

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.092 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3255 because they do not have the capa- two governments were looking at ways tiator, Stanley Rivalos. Across from bility, how can we expect those same to cooperate back in 1992 on missile de- me at the table was the chief Russian countries to be able to build tech- fense. negotiator, General Koltunov. We met nologies that would allow them to have Things changed in 1993. A new Presi- for 21⁄2 hours. decoys? dent came in, a President who ran The first question I asked General We tried to build decoys ourselves, against missile defense. What was one Koltunov was, General, tell me, why do and we are the most equipped nation in of the first acts that President Clinton you want to multilateralize the ABM the world technologically. We have had did? With no advance warnings to the Treaty, meaning bring other nations problems building decoys. So you can- Russian side, he abruptly canceled the in? It was only a treaty between two not say a foreign nation can build de- Ross-Manedov talks. So we sent our countries, the Soviet Union and the coys that we cannot even build as a first signal to Russia back in 1993, we U.S. Why do you want to bring in reason not to move forward with mis- do not want to work with you on mis- Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan? sile defense. sile defense. We will work alone. They do not have nuclear warheads nor Now, we understand the challenge of For the support of Congress, we kept long-range missiles. If you want to being able to differentiate the actual one joint missile defense program oper- bring in former Soviet states, why did warhead from a decoy. It is a challenge ational with the Russians. It was the not you propose bringing them all in, we have not yet totally solved. But, construction of two satellites, one con- all 15? Mr. Speaker, even if we move for ag- trolled by Russia and one controlled by He looked at me. He said, Congress- gressive deployment today, we will not the U.S., to sense rocket launches man, you are asking that question of have a system in place for at least 5 around the world, so we could build the wrong person. We did not propose years. We are on a time frame to solve confidence. The program is called multilateralizing the ABM Treaty. the challenge of decoys during that RAMOS, Russian American program Your side did. time frame of deployment. for space observations. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, Now, some say the system would cost In 1996, with no advance warning to Mr. Speaker. The Clinton administra- too much money. Mr. Speaker, the cost the Russians or the Congress, the Clin- tion went over to Geneva to negotiate for missile defense is approximately 1 ton administration canceled the pro- a change in the treaty that brought in percent of our defense budget. One per- gram. I got frantic calls in my office three former Soviet states to be equal cent. Not our total budget, of our de- from my Russian friends. They said, signatories. Now, why would you do fense budget. that, Mr. Speaker, unless, unless you Congressman WELDON, what is going Now, we are building new airplanes on? You have told us you are trying to wanted to make it tougher down the to replace older ones, we are building work with us. Your government just road to amend the treaty, because then new ships to replace older ships. We are announced they are cancelling the you had to get four nations to agree as building all kinds of new tanks and am- funds for the RAMOS program? opposed to just Russia and the U.S. munition to replace older ones. But The second issue was demarcation. I Democrats and Republicans in the missile defense does not exist today. could not understand how we differen- Congress came together. CARL LEVIN in One percent of our defense budget to tiated between a theater missile de- the Senate, myself in the House, joined build defenses against missile systems fense system and national missile de- by a number of other Members, said is not too much to ask. fense. If you are in Israel, our THAAD this cannot stand. We overturned the I would say to my colleagues, if you program would be national missile de- Clinton administration’s decision to believe cost is a factor, then what price fense, because it protects your whole cancel the RAMOS program, and it is do you put on Philadelphia, or on Los country. You are a small country. So I still being funded today. Angeles, or on Washington, D.C.? Is it said to General Koltunov on the Rus- But, you know what Mr. Speaker? worth $1 billion? Is it worth $100 mil- sian side, tell me, how do you make the That was the second time that Russia lion? What price do we put on a city difference between theater and na- got a signal from us. Our administra- that could be wiped out from one mis- tional? How do you determine the tion canceled the program. It was the sile launched into our country? speed and range that makes one system So price is not an issue. Technology Congress who restarted it. theater and one system national? is not an issue. Well, then what is the There was a third incident. In the He said, Congressman, they are very issue? Is it the Russians? Yes, we want late 1990s, with the ending of the two delicate negotiations. I cannot explain to reassure Russia that this is not superpowers, the common thought in it here. You have to go back and ask meant to threaten them. Do the Rus- America was that the ABM Treaty, if your scientists. So I came back home sians not trust us today on missile de- it was kept in place, had to become to America, not satisfied with the an- fense? more flexible to allow America to deal swers I got. Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes. But, with new threats that were emerging. About a year later, Mr. Speaker, I you know, Mr. Speaker, if I were a Rus- What did the Clinton administration got my answer. I was reading a press sian today, I would not trust America do? It sent its negotiators to Geneva to account in a Tel Aviv newspaper that on missile defense either. That is a negotiate with the Russians two new Russia was trying to sell Israel its pretty strong statement. Why would I amendments to the ABM Treaty. At a brand new latest missile defense sys- say that? Why would I not trust Amer- time when almost everyone in America tem called the ANTEI–2500, A-N-T-E-I. ica on missile defense if I were a Rus- was saying let us relax the treaty so They were also trying to sell the same sian? America can defend herself, what did system to Greece. I never heard of this Because three times in the last 8 the Clinton administration do? They system, and I know pretty much all of years under President Clinton we negotiated with Russia two new tight- Russia’s missile defense systems. I slapped Russia across the face on mis- ening amendments that made the ABM study them. sile defense. Let me review the actual Treaty tighter than it had been back in So I called the CIA and asked them incidents one at a time. 1972. to send an analyst over. The analyst In 1992, the new President of Russia, Most of us in the Congress had no came over to my office and brought a Boris Yeltsin, challenged former Presi- idea what the President was up to. We color brochure with him, in English. He dent George Bush to work together on knew the amendments were dealing handed me the brochure when he missile defense. He said let us have our with multilateralizing the treaty, and walked in my office and said Congress- two countries cooperate. President the other dealt with something called man, this is the ANTEI–2500. Bush said, I agree. So our State De- demarcation. I said, what is it? He said it is a partment began high level talks with So, Mr. Speaker, I called the State brand new system that Russia is just the Russian Ministry of Foreign Af- Department in 1997 and I obtained per- now marketing. They are trying to sell fairs. Those talks were given a name, mission to go to Geneva. I think I am it to Israel, Greece and other countries. Ross-Manedov talks, named after the the only Member of either body that He said I picked up this brochure at the two people leading the discussions. went over there during the discussions. air show in Abu Dhabi. The Russians We had several meetings, quiet meet- I sat down at the negotiating table, were handing it out. It is in English. It ings, but very successful meetings. The alongside of me was our chief nego- is in color.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.095 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 So I looked through the brochure, I rope. We will do missile defense to- to do. It is not because of what I want still have the brochure in my office, gether. to do. and I turned through it to see all the The Russians believe in missile de- Tomorrow, I will lead discussions pictures. And on the back page were all fense. They have the SA–10, SA–12. with Russia’s leaders. We have 12 of the technical capabilities of this new They have the ANTEI–2500. They have their top Duma deputies in town, the Russian system, including speed, inter- the S–300, the S–400, S–500; and they first deputy speaker; and we will have cept range and capabilities. have national missile defense. discussions all day. I have been to Rus- I looked at those figures and looked They have an ABM system. They sia 26 times, Mr. Speaker. at the analyst and said, wait a minute. have all of those systems, some of the I consider myself to be Russia’s best I have a hunch here that this system is best systems in the world. Is it wrong friend in Congress, sometimes their right below the threshold of the demar- then for America to want to defend toughest critic; but that is what good cation that we got sucked into in Gene- ourselves? Now, there is one additional friends are for. This is not about back- va, am I correct? He said yes, Congress- problem and reason why the Russians ing Russia into a corner. man, you are correct. That is where do not trust us, Mr. Speaker, and this This is not about starting an arms the figure came from. is going to be a pretty provocative race. This is not about bankrupting Well, we were in Geneva negotiating statement. It is actually caused by the America. This is about protecting the a definition of what is a theater sys- very arms control groups in this city American people. Mr. Speaker, if I tem. The Russians knew they would be who claim to be the advocates of peace. wanted to hurt Russians, I would not marketing the system a year later, so Do I have any proof to back that up? have worked for the past 5 years on they wanted that demarcation to allow Let me give you an example, Mr. this project with the Russian Duma, them to market that system, but deny Speaker. In the midst of the national which is to provide Russia for the first us from going any better than that sys- missile defense debate in 1999, this arti- time with the Western-style mortgage tem. So we agreed to it. cle ran in Time Magazine, about Star program so that Russians can have President Clinton agreed to both of Wars, the new version of missile de- houses like our middle-class people those changes in the ABM Treaty. So fense, a two-page spread. The story is have in this country. The program is called Houses for Our for the third time, we sent a signal to supposed to be about missile defense, People. Almost every governor of every Russia. This third time the signal was defending our people and defending republic in Russia has given their we are going to tighten up the ABM Russia’s people. Up here in the corner is this chart, stamp of approval for a program that Treaty. That is the policy of America. we negotiated together to help Russian Do you know what, Mr. Speaker? In which you cannot see, so I have had it blown up. What is the title of this people buy homes. our country we do live under a Con- We do not want to be Russia’s enemy, chart, Mr. Speaker? ‘‘Destroying Rus- stitution, and our Constitution says but we sent the wrong signals to Russia sia. Arms control advocates map the that no President can in fact negotiate over the past 8 years. We had an ad- Pentagon’s top secret plan for waging a treaty without the advice and con- ministration whose foreign policy to- sent of the Senate. Now, President war, 1,200 warheads hitting 80 targets, ward Russia was like a roller coaster. Clinton knows our Constitution very and they have the targets throughout We backed them into a corner on the well, and he knew that when he nego- Russia.’’ Down at the bottom, ‘‘Killing first NATO expansion. We went into tiated those two changes in 1997, he had zones, the vast spread of radiation wipe Kosovo like wild people, trying to go in to submit them to the Senate for their out more than 20 million Russian peo- like cowboys from the Wild West, kill- advice and consent. ple.’’ ing innocent Serbs instead of requiring But, do you know what, Mr. Speaker? Mr. Speaker, one of my best friends Russia to help us. The President knew he could not get from Moscow was in my office and We denied the fact that their Russian the votes to pass either one of them, brought me this magazine. He threw it leaders were stealing billions of dollars even from his own party. So from 1997 on my table and he said, Curt, I know of money that was supposed to help the until Bill Clinton left office, neither of what you are doing with missile de- Russian people, and we sent the wrong those two changes to the ABM Treaty fense, and I support you, but this is signals on missile defense. were submitted as required by our Con- what the Russian people think you All of that is changing now, Mr. stitution to the Senate. Yet the Presi- want. They see this story on missile Speaker, because we have a President dent convinced the Russians that that defense in Time magazine, which is who will treat the Russians with hon- was our policy. printed all over Russia; and they see a esty and dignity. He has told the Rus- So the Russians last year, when they picture of a map destroying our coun- sian leader face to face, eye to eye, we were ratifying START II, a very impor- try and killing 20 million people. want to be your friend. We want to be tant treaty, the Duma attached those Who produced this chart, Mr. Speak- your partner. We want to work with two treaty changes to the START II er? The Natural Resources Defense you economically. We want to help you treaty itself. They had nothing to do Council. So the fear in Russia was not with your environmental problems. We with START II, but the Russians added caused by missile defense. It was want to work with you on a mortgage those two protocols on. The Clinton ad- caused by the hate-mongering people in program for your people. We want to ministration, figuring they would tie those arms control groups that have help you grow your economy so that the hands of the Senate, because if scared the Russian people into believ- you become an aggressive trading part- they could not submit those two ing somehow we want to wipe out 20 ner with America. changes separately by attaching them million of their citizens. All of us in this body and the other to START II, which the Russians rati- And guess what, Mr. Speaker? They body should rally behind our President, fied, they would force the Senate into a did it again. In this week’s Newsweek and we should denounce those arms corner and they would have to ratify magazine, there is another chart show- control groups in this city who use the them as a part of START II reratifica- ing a nuclear hit in Russia. Again, it is distasteful practice of trying to con- tion. That is why last summer the Sen- attributed to Natural Resources De- vince the Russian people that somehow ate said it would not take up START fense Council. we are their enemy. II. So, for the third time, the Clinton This will be on every news stand in They are the warmonger, the people administration sent the wrong signal Russia and will be the talk of the Rus- who put charts up who say that we to Russia. sian people; and they will say to them- somehow want to create a war that selves, this is what America really would wipe out 20 million Russians. b 2230 wants, because their arms control peo- They are the very warmongers, and we That is why the Russians do not ple are telling this to their people; they will not accept that. There is a place trust us, Mr. Speaker, because they got want to destroy Russia. for arms control, Mr. Speaker. terribly mixed signals during the past 8 They want to kill tens of millions of Mr. Speaker, I am not against trea- years. That is all changing now. Presi- innocent Russian citizens. That is why ties, as long as they are enforced, and dent Bush has said we want to work Russians distrust us, Mr. Speaker. It is that means we have to have the ac- with Russia. We want to work with Eu- not because of what George Bush wants countability; and we have to have the

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 03:40 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.097 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3257 enabling capability to observe in both Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri (at the re- lotments, Television Broadcast Stations countries with candor whether or not quest of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today on (Galesburg, Illinois) [MM Docket No. 01–53; we are adhering to treaties. account of the funeral of a friend. RM–10040] received June 14, 2001, pursuant to If we use the three simple require- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. CANNON (at the request of Mr. Energy and Commerce. ments that Ronald Reagan laid out in ARMEY) for today on account of per- 2569. A letter from the Senior Legal Advi- dealing with both Russia and China, sonal reasons. sor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, strength, consistency and candor, we Mr. ENGLISH (at the request of Mr. Federal Communications Commission, trans- will not have a problem in this cen- ARMEY) for today on account of travel mitting the Commission’s final rule— tury. We want the same thing for the delays. Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- Russian people that President Putin lotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Monti- wants; we want them to have a better f cello, Maine) [MM Docket No. 01–64; RM– 10074] received June 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 life then they had. We want their kids SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- to have better education. We want By unanimous consent, permission to ergy and Commerce. them to have homes for family. We 2570. A letter from the Program Analyst, address the House, following the legis- want their Duma to become a strong FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- lative program and any special orders part of governing their country. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- We want the Russian people to even- heretofore entered, was granted to: worthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 188A tually realize the same kind of dreams (The following Members (at the re- and 188C Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000– quest of Mr. MCNULTY) to revise and NM–265–AD; Amendment 39–11980; AD 2000– that we realize in America, but we are 23–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, 2001, not going to allow the American people extend their remarks and include ex- traneous material:) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to remain vulnerable. We are not going mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- to deny the reality of what is hap- Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. ture. pening in rogue and terrorist states. Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. 2571. A letter from the Program Analyst, When Members of the other body, Mr. ROSS, for 5 minutes, today. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- like the Senate Foreign Relations Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- (The following Members (at the re- worthiness Directives; Learjet Model 35, 35A, chairman, are disingenuous and say 36, and 36A Series Airplanes [Docket No. quest of Mr. SOUDER) to revise and ex- our real concern are weapons of mass 2000–NM–127–AD; Amendment 39–12026; AD destruction, we have to counter that, tend their remarks and include extra- 2000–24–19] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, because we do not have a corner on neous material:) 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the that. All of us understand that threat, Mr. HULSHOF, for 5 minutes, today. Committee on Transportation and Infra- just as we do the threat from Mr. GRUCCI, for 5 minutes, today. structure. Mr. SOUDER, for 5 minutes, today. 2572. A letter from the Program Analyst, cyberterrorism and narcodrug traf- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Mr. DUNCAN, for 5 minutes, today. ficking, but the fact is we cannot ig- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- nore the threat of missile proliferation. (The following Member (at his own worthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau We must work on arms control agree- request) to revise and extend his re- GmbH Models DG–500 Elan Series, DG–500M, ments. We must work on stabilization marks and include extraneous mate- and DG–500MB Sailplanes [Docket No. 99–CE– and building confidence and trust, and rial:) 88–AD; Amendment 39–12005; AD 2000–23–32] we must build limited systems that Mr. SESSIONS, for 5 minutes, today. (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, 2001, pur- give us that protection that we do not suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- f mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- now have. I am convinced, Mr. Speak- ture. er, that in the end, Russia and America BILL PRESENTED TO THE 2573. A letter from the Program Analyst, will be prime partners together. PRESIDENT FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- We will work on technology together. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House re- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- The Russians have expertise that we do ports that on June 18, 2001 he presented worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 and not have. Together we can protect our 720 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM–378– to the President of the United States, AD; Amendment 39–12027; AD 2000–24–20] children and our children’s children, for his approval, the following bill. and we can deny those rogue states the (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, 2001, pur- H.R. 1914. To extend for 4 additional suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- chance of harming Russians or Ameri- months the period for which chapter 12 of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- cans or others of our allies by working title 11 of the United States Code is reen- ture. together. acted. 2574. A letter from the Program Analyst, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- join President Bush in this effort; and f mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- I applaud him for his meeting with worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas ADJOURNMENT Model MD–11 Series Airplanes [Docket No. President Putin, and I look forward to Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. 2000–NM–31–AD; Amendment 39–12018; AD our meeting tomorrow with the leaders Speaker, I move that the House do now 2000–24–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, of the Russian Duma. adjourn. 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the f Committee on Transportation and Infra- The motion was agreed to; accord- structure. REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- ingly (at 10 o’clock and 38 minutes 2575. A letter from the Program Analyst, VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF p.m.), the House adjourned until FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- H.R. 2216, SUPPLEMENTAL AP- Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at 10 a.m. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- worthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, PROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL f YEAR 2001 Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series Airplanes EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, [Docket No. 2000–CE–41–AD; Amendment 39– Mr. SESSIONS (during Special Order 11885; AD 2000–17–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- ETC. of Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania), from ceived June 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Rules, submitted a Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- privileged report (Rept. No. 107–105) on communications were taken from the tation and Infrastructure. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 2576. A letter from the Program Analyst, the resolution (H. Res. 171) providing FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2216) 2567. A letter from the the Director, the Of- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- making supplemental appropriations fice of Management and Budget, transmit- worthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney for the fiscal year ending September 30, ting the cumulative report on rescissions PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2001, and for other purposes, which was and deferrals of budget authority as of June 2000–NE–47–AD; Amendment 39–11947; AD referred to the House Calendar and or- 1, 2001, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e); (H. Doc. 2000–22–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, No. 107–89); to the Committee on Appropria- dered to be printed. 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tions and ordered to be printed. Committee on Transportation and Infra- f 2568. A letter from the Senior Legal Advi- structure. LEAVE OF ABSENCE sor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 2577. A letter from the Program Analyst, Federal Communications Commission, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- mitting the Commission’s final rule— mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- sence was granted to: Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of Al- worthiness Directives; Raytheon Model

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 04:36 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.099 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 BH.125, DH.125, and HS.125 Series Airplanes mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- By Mr. TIBERI: [Docket No. 99–NM–345–AD; Amendment 39– ture. H.R. 2212. A bill to make the income tax 11943; AD 2000–21–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- 2586. A letter from the Program Analyst, rate reductions in the Economic Growth and ceived June 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 perma- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- nent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. tation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- By Mr. COMBEST: 2578. A letter from the Program Analyst, pany CF34 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket H.R. 2213. A bill to respond to the con- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- No. 2000–NE–42–AD; Amendment 39–12229; AD tinuing economic crisis adversely affecting mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 2001–10–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, American agricultural producers; to the worthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Tex- 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. tron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B–3, 47D, 47D–1, 47G, Committee on Transportation and Infra- By Mr. ANDREWS: 47G–2, 47G2A, 47G–2A–1, 47G–3, 47G–3B, 47G– structure. H.R. 2214. A bill to amend title 10, United 3B–1, 47G–3B–2, 47G–3B–2A, 47G–4, 47G–4A, 2587. A letter from the Program Analyst, States Code, to provide for the Air Force As- 47G–5, 47G–5A, 47H–1, 47J, 47J–2, 47J–2A, and FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- sistant Surgeon General for Dental Services 47K Helicopters [Docket No. 2000–SW–35–AD; mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- to serve in the grade of major general; to the Amendment 39–11983; AD 2000–18–51] (RIN: worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- Committee on Armed Services. 2120–AA64) received June 14, 2001, pursuant to pany CF6–80C2 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. By Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for himself 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2001–NE–05–AD; Amendment 39–12233; AD and Mr. CONYERS): Transportation and Infrastructure. 2001–10–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, H.R. 2215. A bill to authorize appropria- 2579. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tions for the Department of Justice for fiscal FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Committee on Transportation and Infra- year 2002, and for other purposes; to the mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- structure. Committee on the Judiciary. worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Se- 2588. A letter from the Program Analyst, By Mr. YOUNG of Florida: ries Airplanes Powered By Pratt & Whitney FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- H.R. 2216. A bill making supplemental ap- JT9D–7 Series Engines [Docket No. 2000–NM– mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- propriations for the fiscal year ending Sep- 270–AD; Amendment 39–11886; AD 2000–18–01] worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- tember 30, 2001, and for other purposes. (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, 2001, pur- pany CF34 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket By Mr. SKEEN: suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- No. 99–NE–49–AD; Amendment 39–12228; AD H.R. 2217. A bill making appropriations for mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2000–03–03 R1] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June the Department of the Interior and related ture. 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- 2580. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- tember 30, 2002, and for other purposes. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- structure. By Mr. ANDREWS: mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- H.R. 2218. A bill to amend the Occupational worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, f Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes [Docket No. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC coverage under that Act of employees of 2001–NM–81–AD; Amendment 39–12240; AD BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS States and political subdivisions of States; 2001–10–14] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of to the Committee on Education and the 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the committees were delivered to the Clerk Workforce. Committee on Transportation and Infra- for printing and reference to the proper By Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mr. MCGOV- ERN, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. LEWIS of structure. calendar, as follows: 2581. A letter from the Program Analyst, Georgia, Mr. FOLEY, Mrs. THURMAN, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Mr. YOUNG of Florida: Committee on Ap- Mr. MATSUI, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- propriations. H.R. 2216. A bill making supple- and Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland): worthiness Directives; American Champion mental appropriations for the fiscal year H.R. 2219. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Air- ending September 30, 2001, and for other pur- enue Code of 1986 to allow the Hope Scholar- planes [Docket No. 98–CE–121–AD; Amend- poses (Rept. 107–102). Referred to the Com- ship Credit to cover fees, books, supplies, and ment 39–12036; AD 2000–25–02] (RIN: 2120– mittee of the Whole House on the State of equipment and to exempt Federal Pell AA64) received June 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 the Union. Grants and Federal supplemental edu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. SKEEN: Committee on Appropriations. cational opportunity grants from reducing Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2217. A bill making appropriations for expenses taken into account for the Hope 2582. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Department of the Interior and related Scholarship Credit; to the Committee on FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Ways and Means. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- tember 30, 2002, and for other purposes (Rept. By Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mrs. THUR- worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas 107–103). Referred to the Committee of the MAN, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. LEWIS of Model DC–9–80 Series Airplanes and Model Whole House on the State of the Union. Georgia, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. HALL of MD–88 Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM–164–AD; Mr. YOUNG of Florida: Committee on Ap- Texas, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. Amendment 39–12225; AD 2001–09–18] (RIN: propriations. Suballocation of Budget Allo- MCDERMOTT, and Mr. KLECZKA): 2120–AA64) received June 14, 2001, pursuant to cations for Fiscal Year 2001 (Rept. 107–104). H.R. 2220. A bill to amend title XVIII of the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Referred to the Committee of the Whole Social Security Act to provide for payment Transportation and Infrastructure. House on the State of the Union. under the Medicare Program for four hemo- 2583. A letter from the Program Analyst, Mrs. MYRICK: Committee on Rules. House dialysis treatments per week for certain pa- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Resolution 171. Resolution providing for con- tients, to provide for an increased update in mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- sideration of the bill (H.R. 2216) making sup- the composite payment rate for dialysis worthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft plemental appropriations for the fiscal year treatments, and for other purposes; to the Corporation Model S–76A, S–76B, and S–76C ending September 30, 2001, and for other pur- Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in Helicopters [Docket No. 2001–SW–05–AD; poses (Rept. 107–105). Referred to the House addition to the Committee on Ways and Amendment 39–12232; AD 2001–10–06] (RIN: Calendar. Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- 2120–AA64) received June 14, 2001, pursuant to f mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on sideration of such provisions as fall within Transportation and Infrastructure. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 2584. A letter from the Program Analyst, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public By Ms. DEGETTE: FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- bills and resolutions were introduced H.R. 2221. A bill to ban the import of large mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- capacity ammunition feeding devices, to pro- worthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT– and severally referred, as follows: mote the safe storage and use of handguns by 400, AT–500, and AT–800 Series Airplanes By Mr. LANTOS (for himself, Mrs. consumers, and to extend Brady background [Docket No. 2000–CE–72- AD; Amendment 39– MORELLA, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. STARK, checks to gun shows; to the Committee on 12230; AD 2001–10–04] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. the Judiciary. ceived June 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. By Mr. FILNER: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ROHRABACHER, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. H.R. 2222. A bill to amend title 38, United tation and Infrastructure. PITTS, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. ANDREWS, States Code, to make certain improvements 2585. A letter from the Program Analyst, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. to the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- CAPUANO, Mr. EVANS, Mr. MCGOVERN, ance life insurance program for members of mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Mr. FARR of California, Mr. WYNN, the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to worthiness Directives; Lockhead Model L– and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY): the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 1011–385 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98–NM– H.R. 2211. A bill to prohibit the importa- By Mr. FILNER: 314–AD; Amendment 39–11884; AD 2000–17–10] tion of any article that is produced, manu- H.R. 2223. A bill to amend chapter 51 of (RIN: 2120–AA64) received June 14, 2001, pur- factured, or grown in Burma; to the Com- title 38, United States Code, to pay certain suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Ways and Means. benefits received by veterans through the

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 04:24 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L19JN7.000 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 June 19, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3259 date of their death rather than through the the State of Arizona; to the Committee on By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mr. last day of the preceding month; to the Com- Resources. GILMAN, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. By Mr. PETRI (for himself, Mr. AN- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. By Mr. FORD: DREWS, Mr. ISAKSON, Ms. WOOLSEY, PALLONE, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. DIAZ- H.R. 2224. A bill to amend the Low-Income Mr. PAUL, Mr. LAHOOD, and Mr. BALART, Ms. LEE, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide sup- HUTCHINSON): MENENDEZ, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. ESHOO, plemental funds for States with programs to H.R. 2235. A bill to authorize the Secretary Mr. WAMP, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. facilitate the collection of private donations of Labor to establish voluntary protection SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. KNOLLEN- by utilities to be used for payment of the programs; to the Committee on Education BERG, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. VISCLOSKY, utility bills, and for other purposes; to the and the Workforce. Mr. MATSUI, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in By Mr. RADANOVICH: CAPUANO, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. addition to the Committees on Financial H.R. 2236. A bill to amend the Workforce PAYNE, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. COYNE, Services, and Education and the Workforce, Investment Act of 1998 to expand the flexi- Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. KING, Mrs. MYRICK, for a period to be subsequently determined bility of customized training, and for other Mr. HORN, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Ms. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- purposes; to the Committee on Education PELOSI, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Is- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- and the Workforce. land, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. MCKINNEY, risdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. RAMSTAD (for himself, Mr. Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. By Mr. GILLMOR: GUTKNECHT, Mr. KENNEDY of Min- H.R. 2225. A bill to prohibit certain elec- STARK, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. nesota, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. SABO, Mr. tion-related activities by foreign nationals; BAIRD, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. GEKAS, LUTHER, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, to the Committee on House Administration. and Mr. ACKERMAN): Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. ROGERS of By Mr. GILLMOR: H. Con. Res. 164. Concurrent resolution ex- H.R. 2226. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- Michigan): pressing the sense of Congress that security, H.R. 2237. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to protect the reconciliation, and prosperity for all Cyp- enue Code of 1986 to provide that the con- equal participation of eligible voters in cam- riots can be best achieved within the context paigns for election for Federal office; to the ducting of certain games of chance shall not of membership in the European Union which Committee on House Administration. be treated as an unrelated trade or business; will provide significant rights and obliga- By Mr. GONZALEZ: to the Committee on Ways and Means. tions for all Cypriots, and for other purposes; H.R. 2227. A bill to amend title 10, United By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky (for him- to the Committee on International Rela- States Code, to give certain rights to Depart- self and Mr. HILLEARY): tions. ment of Defense employees with respect to H.R. 2238. A bill to authorize the Secretary By Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD: actions or determinations under Office of of the Interior to acquire Fern Lake and the H. Con. Res. 165. Concurrent resolution ex- Management and Budget Circular A0976; to surrounding watershed in the States of Ken- pressing the sense of the Congress that con- the Committee on Armed Services, and in tucky and Tennessee for addition to Cum- tinual research and education into the cause addition to the Committees on the Judici- berland Gap National Historical Park, and and cure for fibroid cancer be addressed; to ary, and Government Reform, for a period to for other purposes; to the Committee on Re- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. be subsequently determined by the Speaker, sources. By Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mr. in each case for consideration of such provi- By Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD (for herself, BACA, Mr. FROST, Mr. FILNER, Ms. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. REYES, Mr. PASTOR, Ms. SOLIS, MCKINNEY, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. committee concerned. Mr. BACA, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. JACKSON- By Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin: RODRIGUEZ, Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA, Mr. LEE of Texas, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, H.R. 2228. A bill to establish a program of BECERRA, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. assistance to families of passengers and crew Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. HAYWORTH, Ms. LEE, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. members involved in maritime disasters; to GUTIERREZ, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. CARSON of Indi- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- MENENDEZ, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, and Ms. ana): structure. SANCHEZ): H. Con. Res. 166. Concurrent resolution rec- By Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut: H.R. 2239. A bill to reform certain laws af- ognizing the invaluable contribution of Na- H.R. 2229. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- fecting child labor, and for other purposes; to tive American Veterans and honoring their enue Code of 1986 to provide that the un- the Committee on Education and the Work- service to the Nation; to the Committee on earned income of children attributable to force, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services. personal injury awards shall not be taxed at Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently the marginal rate of the parents; to the Com- By Mr. GRUCCI (for himself, Mrs. determined by the Speaker, in each case for MALONEY of New York, Mr. KING, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. KING: CROWLEY, Mr. MEEKS of New York, in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. GIL- H.R. 2230. A bill to amend section 211 of the cerned. Clean Air Act to prohibit the use of the fuel MAN, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. MCHUGH, By Mr. SCARBOROUGH: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. additive MTBE in gasoline; to the Com- H.R. 2240. A bill to designate the facility of SWEENEY, Mr. WALSH, Mr. FOSSELLA, mittee on Energy and Commerce. the United States Postal Service located at and Mr. ACKERMAN): By Ms. LOFGREN: 3719 Highway 4 in Jay, Florida, as the ‘‘Jo- H.R. 2231. A bill to amend title 35, United H. Res. 172. A resolution honoring John J. seph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building’’; States Code, with respect to patent reexam- Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who to the Committee on Government Reform. ination proceedings; to the Committee on lost their lives in the course of duty as fire- the Judiciary. By Mr. TRAFICANT: fighters; to the Committee on Government H.R. 2241. A bill to amend the Fair Labor By Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (for Reform. Standards Act of 1938 to increase the min- herself, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Ms. imum wage; to the Committee on Education f DEGETTE, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, and and the Workforce. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas): MEMORIALS H.R. 2232. A bill to provide, with respect to By Mr. TRAFICANT: H.R. 2242. A bill to amend title 5, United Under clause 3 of rule XII, diabetes in minority populations, for an in- crease in the extent of activities carried out States Code, to establish Flag Day as a legal 114. The SPEAKER presented a memorial by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- public holiday; to the Committee on Govern- of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana, ment Reform. relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution vention and the National Institutes of ´ Health; to the Committee on Energy and By Ms. VELAZQUEZ: No. 134 memorializing the United States Commerce. H.R. 2243. A bill to amend section 3 of the Congress to expand and fund federal agricul- By Mr. NADLER (for himself and Mr. Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 tural conservation programs, including the to ensure improved access to employment HINCHEY): Conservation Reserve, Wetlands Reserve, En- H.R. 2233. A bill assist municipalities and opportunities for low-income people; to the vironmental Quality Incentives, Wildlife local communities to explore and determine Committee on Financial Services. Habitat Improvement, and Forestry Incen- options for the alternative provision of elec- By Mr. WOLF (for himself, Mr. SHAYS, tives Programs; to the Committee on Agri- tricity and to create new public power sys- Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. RILEY, and Mr. culture. EHLERS): tems, and for other purposes; to the Com- f mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- H.R. 2244. A bill to amend the Indian Gam- dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, ing Regulatory Act to require State legisla- PRIVATE BILLS AND for a period to be subsequently determined ture approval of new gambling facilities, to RESOLUTIONS by the Speaker, in each case for consider- provide for minimum requirements for Fed- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- eral regulation of Indian gaming, to set up a Under clause 3 of rule XII, risdiction of the committee concerned. commission to report to Congress on current Mr. LANTOS introduced a bill (H.R. 2245) By Mr. PASTOR: living and health standards in Indian coun- for the relief of Anisha Goveas Foti; which H.R. 2234. A bill to revise the boundary of try, and for other purposes; to the Com- was referred to the Committee on the Judici- the Tumacacori National Historical Park in mittee on Resources. ary.

VerDate 19-JUN-2001 04:24 Jun 20, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L19JN7.100 pfrm01 PsN: H19PT1 H3260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2001 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1109: Mr. RILEY, Mr. VITTER, Mr. H.R. 1770: Mr. PASCRELL. TOOMEY, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. CALLAHAN, H.R. 1773: Ms. MCKINNEY. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors and Mr. GILCHREST. H.R. 1780: Mr. DOYLE, Mr. GEKAS, and Mr. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1110: Mr. LINDER and Mr. HOEKSTRA. EVANS. tions as follows: H.R. 1111: Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. FROST, and Mr. H.R. 1786: Mr. REHBERG, Mr. SHOWS, and H.R. 7: Mr. KELLER, Mr. BARTON of Texas, MATHESON. Mr. BARCIA. and Mr. DEMINT. H.R. 1121: Mr. ROSS. H.R. 1793: Mr. SCHROCK. H.R. 17: Ms. BALDWIN. H.R. 1139: Mr. HAYWORTH and Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 1795: Mr. PALLONE, Mr. BENTSEN, and H.R. 68: Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 1170: Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA and Mr. Mr. KIRK. H.R. 85: Mr. MCHUGH and Mr. GONZALEZ. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 1798: Mr. LATOURETTE and Mr. KLECZ- H.R. 91: Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. NEY, and Mr. H.R. 1176: Mr. SCHIFF and Mr. MATHESON. KA. HOSTETTLER., H.R. 1194: Mr. BACA. H.R. 1815: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. H.R. 159: Mr. SCHROCK and Mr. ISAKSON. H.R. 1202: Mr. TURNER, Mr. WEINER, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. GILMAN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. H.R. 162: Mr. FROST and Ms. KILPATRICK. ENGLISH, Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. H.R. 190: Mr. BOUCHER. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. BAIRD, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 250: Mr. KINGSTON, Ms. CARSON of Indi- WEXLER, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. RYAN of Wis- CAPUANO, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. DELAURO, MS. ana, Mr. GEKAS, and Mr. PITTS. consin, Mr. GILMAN, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, ESHOO, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FORD, H.R. 267: Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota and and Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. FRANK, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1220: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. LEE, Mr. H.R. 280: Mr. SAXTON. H.R. 1262: Mr. COSTELLO. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. H.R. 281: Ms. CARSON of Indiana and Mr. H.R. 1291: Mr. PASCRELL and Mr. OSBORNE. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. MCKINNEY, UPTON. H.R. 1304: Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. INSLEE, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. GEORGE MIL- H.R. 303: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. BOYD, and Mr. OBERSTAR. LER of California, Mr. NADLER, Ms. SLAUGH- Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. H.R. 1305: Mr. GORDON, Mr. TOM DAVIS of TER, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. WOOL- H.R. 323: Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. Virginia, Mr. MANZULLO, and Mr. LOBIONDO. SEY, and Mr. SANDERS. BISHOP, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mrs. H.R. 1340: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. H.R. 1842: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KUCINICH, NAPOLITANO, Mr. BONIOR, and Ms. CARSON of ATHESON H.R. 1343: Mr. M . and Mrs. THURMAN. Indiana. H.R. 1350: Mr. WATT of North Carolina. H.R. 1847: Mr. OWENS. H.R. 331: Mr. CULBERSON. H.R. 1351: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mrs. H.R. 1851: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 369: Mr. KELLER. APITO C OVERN ILDEE C , Mr. M G , Mr. K , and Ms. H.R. 1864: Mr. TERRY. H.R. 479: Mr. HOLDEN. BALDWIN. H.R. 1882: Mr. OWENS, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. H.R. 480: Mr. HOLDEN. H.R. 1353: Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. LATOURETTE, UNDERWOOD, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. FROST, H.R. 482: Ms. HART. Mr. WELLER, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. PICK- and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. H.R. 488: Mr. CUMMINGS and Mr. HALL of ERING, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. Ohio. H.R. 1887: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia SWEENEY. and Mr. WOLF. H.R. 500: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Mr. A ALCE H.R. 1354: Mr. L F . H.R. 1908: Mr. GRAVES. WU. H.R. 1371: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1911: Mr. GOODE and Mr. RAHALL. H.R. 504: Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. H.R. 1377: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. ARMEY. H.R. 1922: Mr. PASCRELL. BOYD, and Mr. BACA. H.R. 1381: Mr. WEXLER. H.R. 1927: Mr. UPTON and Mr. EHLERS. H.R. 526: Ms. WATERS, Mr. HILLIARD, and H.R. 1382: Mr. PAYNE and Mr. BAIRD. H.R. 1939: Mr. FROST. Mr. HOLT. H.R. 1388: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. NETHERCUTT, H.R. 1945: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 527: Mr. HYDE. Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. GRAVES, Ms. HOOLEY of Or- H.R. 1950: Mr. DEAL of Georgia. H.R. 556: Mr. PETRI. egon, and Mr. SANDERS. LUNT H.R. 1954: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 572: Mr. B . H.R. 1391: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. H.R. 600: Mr. RAHALL, Mr. TERRY, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mrs. H.R. 1392: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. ABER- FRELINGHUYSEN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. H.R. 1393: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. CROMBIE, and Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. WEINER. H.R. 1394: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. H.R. 1961: Mr. BURR of North Carolina. H.R. 612: Mr. WU, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. HALL of H.R. 1395: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. H.R. 1974: Mr. LEWIS of California. Ohio, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. SAXTON. H.R. 1396: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. H.R. 1979: Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. H.R. 632: Ms. NORTON and Mr. PALLONE. H.R. 1397: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. H.R. 647: Mr. HEFLEY and Mr. TANCREDO. H.R. 1400: Mr. EDWARDS. KINGSTON, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, H.R. 652: Mr. EVANS and Mr. HILLIARD. H.R. 1405: Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. BONILLA, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. H.R. 653: Mr. PETRI. H.R. 1406: Mrs. TAUSCHER. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. STUMP, Mr. H.R. 717: Mr. CONDIT and Mr. BARTON of H.R. 1433: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. NETHERCUTT, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. CANNON, Mr. Texas. H.R. 1434: Mr. TIERNEY. HUTCHINSON, and Mr. HERGER. H.R. 747: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. BACA. H.R. 1443: Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 1980: Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. KING, and Mr. H.R. 786: Ms. VELAZQUEZ and Mr. MATSUI. H.R. 1462: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. SIMMONS. H.R. 814: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 1468: Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 1986: Mr. BISHOP and Mr. LATHAM. H.R. 817: Mrs. NORTHUP. H.R. 1485: Mrs. ROUKEMA. H.R. 1990: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 818: Mr. PALLONE and Mr. WEINER. H.R. 1488: Mr. HOEFFEL. H.R. 1992: Mr. ANDREWS and Mr. SMITH of H.R. 822: Mr. FLETCHER. H.R. 1496: Mrs. MORELLA. Texas. H.R. 831: Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 1517: Mr. UPTON and Mr. SPRATT. H.R. 1993: Mr. BAKER, Mr. GREENWOOD, and BARRETT, Ms. LEE, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. H.R. 1543: Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. MCINNIS. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- H.R. 1553: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mrs. H.R. 2001: Mr. EHLERS, Mr. SCHAFFER, Mr. vania, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. GOODE, NAPOLITANO, and Mrs. MORELLA. STUMP, Mr. BISHOP, and Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. SCHAFFER, and Ms. H.R. 1556: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. LOBIONDO, and H.R. 2005: Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. NORTON, and SANCHEZ. Mr. GRUCCI. Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 839: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 1607: Mr. PAUL. H.R. 2018: Mr. CANTOR, Ms. WATERS, Mr. H.R. 843: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. MEEKS of H.R. 1609: Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, Mr. TANCREDO, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. New York. REYNOLDS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. SWEENEY, Ms. CUMMINGS, Mr. VITTER, Mr. SIMMONS, Ms. H.R. 912: Mr. TIBERI and Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA. HART, and Mr. FORD KAPTUR, and Mrs. ROUKEMA. H.R. 950: Mr. HAYWORTH. H.R. 2064: Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 952: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MCCRERY, and H.R. 1624: Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. WELDON of H.R. 2074: Mr. BARRETT, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY. Florida, Mr. WALSH, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. H.R. 954: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. GALLEGLY, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 969: Mr. CUNNINGHAM. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. UDALL of New H.R. 2081: Mr. CASTLE and Mr. WEINER. H.R. 978: Mr. OWENS. Mexico, and Mr. COYNE. H.R. 2097: Mr. SANDLIN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. H.R. 1008: Mr. SIMMONS and Mr. BARR of H.R. 1644: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. CONYERS, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mrs. JONES of Georgia. H.R. 1672: Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. Ohio. H.R. 1073: Mr. HOYER, Mr. HORN, Mr. BRY- CARDIN, Mr. BARRETT, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. H.R. 2103: Mr. HOBSON. ANT, and Mr. CONYERS. GORDON. H.R. 2104: Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mr. H.R. 1076: Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. UNDERWOOD, H.R. 1704: Mrs. NORTHUP and Mr. WELDON of HASTINGS of Florida, and Mr. MEEKS of New Mr. MARKEY, Mr. REYES, and Mr. SAWYER. Florida. York. H.R. 1086: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 1707: Mr. SMITH of Texas. H.R. 2108: Mr. MEEKS of New York and Mr. H.R. 1089: Mr. VITTER. H.R. 1718: Mr. KIND, Mr. FARR of California, FILNER. H.R. 1090: Mr. HOLT, Mr. SHAW, Ms. JACK- Mr. DEMINT, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. GILLMOR, H.R. 2109: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. SON-LEE of Texas, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. SHER- DAVIS of Florida, and Mrs. THURMAN. H.R. 1097: Ms. LEE, Mr. BORSKI, Ms. JACK- MAN. H.R. 2112: Mr. EHLERS. SON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. GEORGE MILLER of H.R. 1739: Mr. CLAY, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. H.R. 2117: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. California. HOEFFEL, and Mr. HINCHEY. DOOLEY of California, and Mr. POMEROY.

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H.R. 2118: Mr. WOLF, Mr. OWENS, Mrs. H. Con. Res. 142: Mrs. MEEK of Florida and H.R. 2172: Mr. WOLF, Mr. OWENS, Mr. NEAL MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. ISRAEL. of Massachusetts, Mr. PALLONE, and Mrs. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. H. Con. Res. 152: Mr. EHLERS. MCCARTHY of New York. H.R. 2123: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mrs. WIL- H. Con. Res. 154: Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. PENCE, SON, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, and Mr. ORTIZ. and Mr. BACA. f H.R. 2134: Mr. LANTOS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H. Con. Res. 163: Ms. NORTON. Mr. OWENS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and H. Res. 105: Mr. MCGOVERN. AMENDMENTS Mrs. JONES of Ohio. H. Res. 124: Mr. RADANOVICH, Ms. BROWN of Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- H.R. 2143: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. Florida, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. OWENS, Mr. posed amendments were submitted as SENSENBRENNER, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. KELLER, Mr. BROWN of South HAYWORTH, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, and Carolina, Mr. ROSS, Ms. McCollum, Mr. follows: Mr. WATTs of Oklahoma. PASCRELL, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. H.R. 2216 H.R. 2145: Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. BROWN of LANGEVIN, Mrs. BIGGERT, and Mr. SCHROCK. OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO Ohio, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, and Ms. H. Res. 139: Mr. PAYNE. AMENDMENT NO. 1: In chapter 1 of title I, in HART. H. Res. 152: Mr. BOSWELL, Ms. NORTON, Mr. the paragraph under the heading ‘‘Operation H.R. 2148: Mr. SNYDER and Ms. LOFGREN. LAFALCE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. GILMAN, and and Maintenance, Air Force’’, after the ag- H.R. 2149: Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. ROGERS of Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. gregate dollar amount, insert the following: Michigan, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. H. Res. 160: Mr. GILMAN, Mr. PITTS, Mr. ‘‘(reduced by $24,500,000)’’. KERNS, Mr. BOEHNER, and Mr. BARTON of DELAY, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. Texas. KING, Ms. LEE, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. BROWN of H.R. 2216 H.R. 2158: Mr. CAPUANO and Mr. WEINER. Ohio, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. OFFERED BY: MR. KUCINICH H.R. 2166: Mr. SANDERS and Mr. BONIOR. ISSA, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 2: In chapter 1 of title I, in H.R. 2167: Mr. LAFALCE and Mr. SAWYER. BARCIA, Mr. QUINN, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. the paragraph under the heading ‘‘Research, H.R. 2177: Mr. SMITH of Texas and Mr. SAXTON, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. Development, Test and Evaluation, Air WATTS of Oklahoma. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. Force’’, after the aggregate dollar amount, H.R. 2181: Mr. WICKER, Mr. HILLIARD, AND SIMMONS, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. insert the following: ‘‘(reduced by MR. ABERCROMBIE. BACHUS, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. $55,000,000)’’. H.J. Res. 27: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. GANSKE, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, and H.R. 2216 H.J. Res. 36: Mr. PENCE, Mr. PHELPS, Mr. Mr. VITTER. LANGEVIN, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. REYES, H. Res. 168: Mr. WAXMAN. OFFERED BY: MR. SANDERS Mr. BERRY, Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. HYDE. f AMENDMENT NO. 3: Title II, chapter 5, at H.J. Res. 42: Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. SES- the end of the item relating to ‘‘DEPART- SIONS, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. MATHESON, DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM MENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV- and Mr. HOLDEN. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ICES—Administration for Children and Fam- H. Con. Res. 36: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors ilies Low Income Home Energy Assistance’’ Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Ms. KAP- insert the following: TUR, and Mr. ETHERIDGE. were deleted from public bills and reso- For ‘‘Low Income Home Energy Assist- H. Con. Res. 48: Mr. HOSTETTLER. lutions as follows: ance’’ under the Low-Income Home Energy H. Con. Res. 61: Mr. PHELPS and Mr. SHAYS. H.R. 877: Mr. SAXTON. Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.) H. Con. Res. 64: Mr. HALL of Texas. H.R. 2188: Mr. FROST and Mr. WAXMAN. for fiscal year 2002, $2,000,000,000.

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