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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 No. 28 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was last day’s proceedings and announces Desert Shield and Desert Storm than called to order by the Speaker pro tem- to the House his approval thereof. any other State. A monument now pore (Mr. BUCK). Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- stands in dedication at the Greensburg f nal stands approved. Army Reserve Center commemorating the 69 names of the detachment sol- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f diers. They were fathers, husbands, and PRO TEMPORE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE sons. They were daughters and sisters. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the They were all citizen soldiers serving fore the House the following commu- gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. ABRA- their communities, serving their coun- nication from the Speaker: HAM) come forward and lead the House try, and giving their lives to both. WASHINGTON, DC, in the Pledge of Allegiance. I call on Members of Congress to co- February 23, 2016. Mr. ABRAHAM led the Pledge of Al- sponsor this resolution and honor the I hereby appoint the Honorable KEN BUCK legiance as follows: service and sacrifice of the 14th Quar- to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the termaster of the United States Army. PAUL D. RYAN, United States of America, and to the Repub- Speaker of the House of Representatives. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. PRAYER f THANKING MEMBERS FOR VISITING FLINT, MICHIGAN The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick REMEMBERING THE LIVES LOST J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: FROM THE 14TH QUARTER- (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given Merciful God, we give You thanks for MASTER, OPERATION DESERT permission to address the House for 1 giving us another day. STORM minute.) May Your special blessings be upon (Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania asked Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Members of this assembly as they and was given permission to address today to give some thanks to some of return from a week in their home dis- the House for 1 minute and to revise my fellow Members of Congress for tricts. Give them wisdom and charity and extend his remarks.) coming to my hometown of Flint, that they might work together for the Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Michigan, yesterday. Specifically, I common good. Speaker, at approximately 8:40 p.m. on want to thank Democratic Whip STENY During this primary season, the February 25, 1991, an Iraqi Scud missile HOYER, Congressman ELIJAH CUMMINGS, American people are hearing about so blasted through the temporary bar- Congresswoman BRENDA LAWRENCE, many issues we face as a Nation. Our racks of the 14th Quartermaster in Congresswoman DEBBIE DINGELL, and divisions come from the solutions pro- Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. my friend and classmate Congressman posed by various campaigns. Headquartered in Greensburg, Penn- SCOTT PETERS, who spent the day with Through it all, help us to maintain sylvania, the 69 members of the water me yesterday in Flint. civility, always presuming the best in- purification unit were deployed to I want to thank them for having the tentions in those with whom we dis- Saudi Arabia for just 6 days when the back of the people of my hometown agree. Thus may our system of demo- attack occurred. Twenty-eight soldiers who are suffering right now with a cratic participation in the forming of died that day, and 99 were wounded, in- water crisis that makes their water, the executive and legislative branches cluding 43 in the 14th. the water for 100,000 people, not just reach toward a truly representative The Scud attack proved to be the sin- undrinkable, but very dangerous. government that all Americans can gle most devastating attack on U.S. I also want to thank my Michigan support. forces as the 14th Quartermaster suf- colleagues Congressman SANDER LEVIN May all that is done this day in the fered the single greatest number of cas- and Congressman JOHN CONYERS for people’s House be for Your greater ualties of any Allied unit during Oper- their many visits to Flint. honor and glory. ation Desert Storm. To commemorate The people in Flint are victims of a Amen. the 25th anniversary of this attack, I form of neglect that is almost unimagi- f am introducing a joint resolution that nable: neglect by their own govern- honors the soldiers who were lost and ment, by the State of Michigan, which THE JOURNAL wounded and their families. was operating the city of Flint and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The State of Pennsylvania lost more failed to protect those citizens by en- Chair has examined the Journal of the servicemembers during Operations suring clean and safe drinking water.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:10 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE7.000 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H822 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 This is a crisis that demands a re- graduated from Syracuse. She earned a COMMUNICATION FROM THE sponse equal to the gravity of this cri- master’s at Queens College. She CLERK OF THE HOUSE sis. It demands a Federal response. It worked in public education for over The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- clearly demands a response from the three decades, all while raising three fore the House the following commu- State of Michigan far greater than kids with her late husband, Joseph. nication from the Clerk of the House of what it has been given. As her family mourns the loss of a Representatives: mother and a grandmother, our com- f OFFICE OF THE CLERK, munity mourns the loss of a friend, a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, IN MEMORY OF LEROY ‘‘SLICK’’ leader, and a mentor. SEAL Washington, DC, February 22, 2016. Indeed, Bunny was so many things to Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, (Mr. ABRAHAM asked and was given so many people all at once. She was a The Speaker, House of Representatives, permission to address the House for 1 teacher who never stopped teaching, an Washington, DC. minute.) activist who never stopped organizing, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise a Democrat who never stopped believ- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of today to honor a dedicated public serv- ing that America is strongest when the the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- ant of Louisiana, Mr. Leroy ‘‘Slick’’ tives, the Clerk received the following mes- right to vote is protected, when equal sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Seal, who passed away recently. He was rights are respected, and when every February 22, 2016 at 3:26 p.m.: 95 years old. child has the chance to thrive. That the Senate passed S. 2451. Mr. Seal was born on September 2, Bunny Steinman, it was an honor to With best wishes, I am 1920, in Varnado, Louisiana, where he know you, to work with you, to rep- Sincerely, was a lifelong resident and law enforce- resent you, and, most of all, to be your KAREN L. HAAS, ment officer. Leroy began his career in friend. We will honor your memory by Clerk. 1950 when then-Governor Earl K. Long carrying forward your passion for f appointed him to serve as the first progress and the betterment of all. You marshal in Varnado. will continue to inspire us for years to COMMUNICATION FROM THE When he left that post in 1954, he come. CLERK OF THE HOUSE went on to work for the Louisiana De- f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- partment of Wildlife and Fisheries fore the House the following commu- JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA until 1979. During that time, Leroy was nication from the Clerk of the House of selected by his peers as top woodsman (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given Representatives: and earned the position of major. permission to address the House for 1 OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Mr. Seal moved from the Department minute and to revise and extend his re- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, of Wildlife and Fisheries to serve as marks.) Washington, DC, February 23, 2016. chief deputy of the Washington Parish Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, last Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, Sheriff’s office from 1981 to 1991. He week our Nation lost an incredible man The Speaker, House of Representatives, was elected chief of police in his home- and jurist: Justice Antonin Scalia. Washington, DC. town of Varnado in 1992, where he As a steadfast defender of the rule of DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- law, Scalia was a pillar of the Supreme mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of served until 2008, though he continued the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- to serve Varnado as a police officer Court for nearly 30 years. He was a man tives, the Clerk received the following mes- until 2012. of God and a champion of religious sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Mr. Seal committed 60 years of his freedom. February 23, 2016 at 12:10 p.m.: life to protecting the people of Lou- In a recent speech, Justice Scalia re- That the Senate passed S. 2234. isiana. While in the line of duty as a flected on the role of faith in society. That the Senate passed without amend- law enforcement official, he was in- While discussing his time in Rome in ment H.R. 4056. ducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, he re- That the Senate passed without amend- called watching President Bush ask ment H.R. 4437. of Fame in 2010. In 2013, he was duly That the Senate passed without amend- recognized by the Louisiana State Leg- God to bless our Nation and a later ment H.R. 3262. islature where they declared Sep- conversation he had with a jurist from That the Senate passed without amend- tember 2 Leroy ‘‘Slick’’ Seal Day. a different country who expressed his ment H.R. 890. Mr. Seal is survived by his children, own desire for his nation’s leader to be With best wishes, I am Eathel Seal, Stanley Seal, and Randy able to publicly evoke God’s name dur- Sincerely, Seal, as well as his 15 grandchildren ing a time of national crisis, as it was KAREN L. HAAS, and numerous great-grandchildren, forbidden. Clerk. nieces, and nephews. This moving speech serves as a re- f I commend Mr. Seal for all the work minder of the importance of fighting RECESS he has done for Louisiana. May he rest for our basic liberties that we hold so in peace. dearly. Justice Scalia, who consist- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f ently demonstrated a deep under- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair standing of what our Founding Fathers declares the House in recess until ap- TRIBUTE TO BUNNY STEINMAN intended, was a fierce and loyal leader proximately 4 p.m. today. (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given in this fight. Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 12 min- permission to address the House for 1 It was through his strong adherence utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. minute and to revise and extend his re- to our Constitution, his sharp analyt- f marks.) ical mind, and his unwillingness to Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, when you compromise his principles that made b 1602 run for public office, you get to meet him a brilliant jurist; though it was his AFTER RECESS amazing people passionate about poli- unreserved vitality and unwavering tics at every level. But the best ones, love for his country that made him a The recess having expired, the House the ones who inspire you, are the ones widely admired and beloved friend to was called to order by the Speaker pro who remind you why you got involved his supporters and adversaries alike. tempore (Mr. COLLINS of Georgia) at 4 in the first place: to help others. I had a chance to meet Justice Scalia o’clock and 2 minutes p.m. Today I rise in memory of one of the a couple of different times and hear f best. Bunny Steinman passed away on him and even talk with him and ask January 20, but her impact on the Flor- him questions. Indeed, I was blessed by ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ida Democratic Party and our commu- that. PRO TEMPORE nity will surely last for decades. I rise today to extend my deepest The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bunny was a born trailblazer. Long sympathies to his family. He will cer- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair before retiring to south Florida, she tainly be missed by our Nation. will postpone further proceedings

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:10 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.002 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H823 today on motions to suspend the rules (A) steps the Agency will take to reduce (6) any data described in section 3(a)(2), if on which a recorded vote or the yeas administrative costs; the Agency determines it is feasible to track and nays are ordered, or on which the (B) milestones needed for accomplishing such data. vote incurs objection under clause 6 of the reduction of administrative costs; (d) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Adminis- rule XX. (C) strategic goals for the average annual percentage of administrative costs of major trator submits a report to Congress under Record votes on postponed questions disasters for each fiscal year; this section, the Administrator shall make will be taken later. (D) the assignment of clear roles and re- the report publicly available on the website f sponsibilities, including the designation of of the Agency. DIRECTING DOLLARS TO officials responsible for monitoring and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- measuring performance; and DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 2015 ant to the rule, the gentleman from (E) a timetable for implementation; New York (Mr. KATKO) and the gen- (2) compare the costs and benefits of track- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I move to tleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON) each ing the administrative cost data for major suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. will control 20 minutes. 2109) to direct the Administrator of the disasters by the public assistance, individual assistance, hazard mitigation, and mission The Chair recognizes the gentleman Federal Emergency Management Agen- from New York. cy to develop an integrated plan to re- assignment programs, and if feasible, track this information; and GENERAL LEAVE duce administrative costs under the (3) clarify Agency guidance and minimum Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I ask Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and documentation requirements for a direct ad- unanimous consent that all Members Emergency Assistance Act, and for ministrative cost claimed by a grantee or may have 5 legislative days in which to other purposes. subgrantee of a public assistance grant pro- revise and extend their remarks and in- The Clerk read the title of the bill. gram. clude extraneous materials on S. 2109. The text of the bill is as follows: (b) CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE.—Not later The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there S. 2109 than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall brief the objection to the request of the gen- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tleman from New York? resentatives of the United States of America in Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- ernmental Affairs of the Senate and the There was no objection. Congress assembled, Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Committee on Transportation and Infra- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Directing structure of the House of Representatives on self such time as I may consume. Dollars to Disaster Relief Act of 2015’’. the plan required to be developed under sub- In the last 12 years, the Federal SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. section (a)(1). Emergency Management Agency, or In this Act— (c) UPDATES.—If the Administrator modi- FEMA, has provided almost $100 billion (1) the term ‘‘administrative cost’’— fies the plan or the timetable under sub- in disaster relief and disaster assist- (A) means a cost incurred by the Agency in section (a), the Administrator shall submit ance. However, a significant and in- support of the delivery of disaster assistance to the Committee on Homeland Security and creasing amount of these funds have for a major disaster; and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infra- gone to cover FEMA’s administrative (B) does not include a cost incurred by a costs that support the delivery of dis- grantee or subgrantee; structure of the House of Representatives a report notifying Congress of the modifica- aster assistance. (2) the term ‘‘Administrator’’ means the The Government Accountability Of- Administrator of the Agency; tion, which shall include the details of the (3) the term ‘‘Agency’’ means the Federal modification. fice, or GAO, has been looking into this Emergency Management Agency; SEC. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENT. for some time and found that, between (4) the term ‘‘direct administrative cost’’ (a) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than No- fiscal year 1989 and fiscal year 2011, the means a cost incurred by a grantee or sub- vember 30 of each year for 7 years beginning percentage of disaster assistance spent grantee of a program authorized by the Rob- on the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- on administrative costs doubled from 9 ert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- ministrator shall submit to Committee on to 18 percent. gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) Homeland Security and Governmental Af- While FEMA has tried to implement that can be identified separately and as- fairs of the Senate and the Committee on internal controls to keep these costs to signed to a specific project; Transportation and Infrastructure of the a minimum, GAO has found that House of Representatives a report on the de- (5) the term ‘‘hazard mitigation program’’ FEMA’s administrative costs have not means the hazard mitigation grant program velopment and implementation of the inte- authorized under section 404 of the Robert T. grated plan required under section 3 for the decreased. In fact, GAO estimates that Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- previous fiscal year. internal controls could save hundreds sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170c); (b) REPORT UPDATES.— of millions of dollars in administrative (6) the term ‘‘individual assistance pro- (1) THREE YEAR UPDATE.—Not later than 3 costs. gram’’ means the individual assistance grant years after the date on which the Adminis- S. 2109, the Directing Dollars to Dis- program authorized under sections 408, 410, trator submits a report under subsection (a), aster Relief Act of 2015, seeks to con- 415, 416, 426, and 502(a) of the Robert T. Staf- the Administrator shall submit an updated trol and reduce rising administrative ford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- report for the previous 3-fiscal-year period. costs from major disasters by requiring ance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174, 5177, 5182, 5183, 5189d, (2) FIVE YEAR UPDATE.—Not later than 5 the administrator of FEMA to develop and 5192(a)); years after the date on which the Adminis- (7) the term ‘‘major disaster’’ means a trator submits a report under subsection (a), and implement a plan to control and major disaster declared by the President the Administrator shall submit an updated reduce its internal administrative under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford report for the previous 5-fiscal-year period. costs. Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance (c) CONTENTS OF REPORTS.—Each report re- I would like to commend and thank Act (42 U.S.C. 5170); quired under subsections (a) and (b) shall the chairman of the Senate Committee (8) the term ‘‘mission assignment’’ has the contain, at a minimum— on Homeland Security and Govern- meaning given the term in section 641 of the (1) the total amount spent on administra- mental Affairs for introducing this im- Post-Katrina Emergency Management Re- tive costs for the fiscal year period for which portant oversight measure, which will form Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 741); and the report is being submitted; (2) the average annual percentage of ad- save taxpayer dollars. (9) the term ‘‘public assistance program’’ I would also like to thank the Senate means the public assistance grant program ministrative costs for the fiscal year period authorized under sections 403(a)(3), 406, 418, for which the report is being submitted; chairman for working with us to en- 419, 428, and 502(a) of the Robert T. Stafford (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of sure that the legislation includes a Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance the plan developed under section 3(a)(1); sunset provision and is consistent with Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b(a)(3), 5172, 5185, 5186, (4) an analysis of— our House protocols. 5189f, and 5192(a)). (A) whether the Agency is achieving the As disasters become more frequent SEC. 3. INTEGRATED PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE strategic goals established under section and severe, it will become critical to COST REDUCTION. 3(a)(1)(C); and keep administrative costs in FEMA to (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 365 days (B) in the case of the Agency not achieving a minimum, increase efficiencies, and after the date of enactment of this Act, the such strategic goals, what is preventing the Administrator shall— Agency from doing so; ensure that resources are directed to- (1) develop and implement an integrated (5) any actions the Agency has identified ward disaster victims and the restora- plan to control and reduce administrative as useful in improving upon and reaching the tion of infrastructure. costs for major disasters, which shall in- goals for administrative costs established I urge my colleagues to join me in clude— under section 3(a)(1)(C); and supporting this legislation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:10 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.006 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H824 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The question was taken; and (two- TITLE I—AVIATION SECURITY my time. thirds being in the affirmative) the SEC. 101. TSA PRECHECK. Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- rules were suspended and the bill was (a) TSA PRECHECK.—Not later than 90 days er, I yield myself such time as I may passed. after the date of the enactment of this Act, the consume. A motion to reconsider was laid on Administrator shall— Mr. Speaker, S. 2109, the Directing the table. (1) ensure that all screening of passengers and their accessible property shall be conducted in a Dollars to Disaster Relief Act of 2015, f risk-based, intelligence-driven manner with con- requires the Federal Emergency Man- sideration given to the privacy and civil liberties agement Agency, or FEMA, to develop TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AD- MINISTRATION REFORM AND IM- of such passengers; and a plan to control and reduce its dis- (2) operate a trusted passenger screening pro- aster-related administrative costs and PROVEMENT ACT OF 2015 gram known as ‘‘TSA PreCheck’’ that provides other activities. Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I move to expedited screening for low-risk passengers and The GAO has noted that FEMA’s suspend the rules and pass the bill their accessible property based on a comprehen- costs incurred in administering dis- (H.R. 3584) to authorize, streamline, sive and continuous analysis of factors specified and identify efficiencies within the in subsection (b). aster-related activities have increased (b) FACTORS.—Factors referred to in sub- substantially. FEMA has acknowledged Transportation Security Administra- section (a)(2) shall include the following: the increase and has struggled to ad- tion, and for other purposes, as amend- (1) Whether passengers described in such sub- dress this issue. ed. section are members of other trusted traveler Most recently, in 2014, the GAO rec- The Clerk read the title of the bill. programs of the Department. ommended that FEMA develop an inte- The text of the bill is as follows: (2) Whether such passengers are traveling pursuant to subsection (m) of section 44903 of grated plan to control and reduce dis- H.R. 3584 title 49, United States Code (as established aster-related administrative costs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- under the Risk-Based Security for Members of GAO also recommended that FEMA resentatives of the United States of America in the Armed Forces Act (Public Law 112–86)), sec- assess the feasibility of tracking ad- Congress assembled, tion 44927 of such title (as established under the ministrative costs by disaster program, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Helping Heroes Fly Act (Public Law 113–27)), or such as public assistance and indi- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as section 44928 of such title (as established under vidual assistance. the ‘‘Transportation Security Administration the Honor Flight Act (Public Law 113–221)). Finally, GAO recommended that Reform and Improvement Act of 2015’’. (3) Whether such passengers possess an active (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- FEMA clarify its guidance and min- security clearance or other credential issued by tents for this Act is as follows: the Federal Government for which TSA has con- imum documentation requirements for Sec. 1. Short title; Table of contents. ducted a written threat assessment and deter- State and local governments with re- Sec. 2. Definitions. mined that such passengers present a low risk to spect to their direct administrative TITLE I—AVIATION SECURITY transportation or national security. costs. (4) Whether such passengers are members of a Sec. 101. TSA PreCheck. population for whom TSA has conducted a writ- This bill, Mr. Speaker, will codify Sec. 102. PreCheck and general passenger bio- ten security threat assessment, determined that these recommendations and statutorily metric identification. such population poses a low risk to transpor- require FEMA to take these actions. Sec. 103. Limitation; PreCheck operations main- tation or national security, and has issued such I appreciate the improvements this tained; Alternate methods. Sec. 104. Secure Flight program. passengers a known traveler number. bill will make toward reducing overall (5) The ability of the Administration to verify Sec. 105. Efficiency review by TSA. disaster costs and losses, but this is not such passengers’ identity and whether such pas- enough. We must do more to reduce Sec. 106. Donation of screening equipment to protect the United States. sengers pose a risk to aviation security. (6) Threats to transportation or national secu- these costs and losses, Mr. Speaker. Sec. 107. Review of sustained security direc- rity as identified by the intelligence community There is no better way than to invest tives. in predisaster mitigation. Sec. 108. Maintenance of security-related tech- and law enforcement community. (c) ENROLLMENT EXPANSION.— I introduced H.R. 830 to reauthorize nology. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after Sec. 109. Vetting of aviation workers. the predisaster hazard mitigation pro- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Ad- Sec. 110. Aviation Security Advisory Committee gram. We consistently talk about the ministrator shall publish PreCheck application consultation. potential to reduce disaster costs and Sec. 111. Private contractor canine evaluation enrollment standards to add multiple private save taxpayers money through and integration pilot program. sector application capabilities for the TSA predisaster mitigation. Sec. 112. Covert testing at airports. PreCheck program to increase the public’s en- In fact, our subcommittee has noted Sec. 113. Training for transportation security rollment access to such program, including the reports by the Congressional Budg- officers. standards that allow the use of secure tech- nologies, including online enrollment, kiosks, TITLE II—SURFACE TRANSPORTATION et Office and the National Institute of tablets, or staffed computer stations at which SECURITY AND OTHER MATTERS Building Sciences Multihazard Mitiga- individuals can apply for entry into such pro- tion Council, which found that Sec. 201. Surface Transportation Inspectors. gram. predisaster mitigation saves $3 to $4 for Sec. 202. Inspector General audit; TSA Office of (2) REQUIREMENTS.—Upon publication of the every dollar spent on mitigation ac- Inspection workforce certification. PreCheck program application enrollment tivities. Sec. 203. Repeal of biennial reporting require- standards pursuant to paragraph (1), the Ad- ment for the Government Ac- ministrator shall— But there is more. Predisaster miti- countability Office relating to the gation activities save lives and reduce (A) coordinate with interested parties to de- Transportation Security Informa- ploy TSA-approved ready-to-market private sec- injuries. It is time to stop talking and tion Sharing Plan. tor solutions that meet the TSA PreCheck appli- do more. Let us, Mr. Speaker, reau- Sec. 204. Security training for frontline trans- cation enrollment standards described in para- thorize the predisaster mitigation pro- portation workers. graph (1), make available additional PreCheck gram at levels sufficient to signifi- Sec. 205. Feasibility assessment. enrollment capabilities, and offer secure online cantly reduce disaster costs and save SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. and mobile enrollment opportunities; lives. Our citizens deserve this. In this Act: (B) partner with the private sector to collect I look forward to working with my (1) ADMINISTRATION; TSA.—The terms ‘‘Admin- biographic and biometric identification informa- istration’’ and ‘‘TSA’’ mean the Transportation tion via kiosks, mobile devices, or other mobile good colleagues on the other side of the Security Administration. enrollment platforms to reduce the number of in- aisle to make sure that these strides (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- stances in which passengers need to travel to will come to fruition. trator’’ means the Administrator of the Trans- enrollment centers; Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance portation Security Administration. (C) ensure that the kiosks, mobile devices, or of my time. (3) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.—The term ‘‘in- other mobile enrollment platforms referred to in Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield telligence community’’ has the meaning given subparagraph (E) are secure and not vulnerable back the balance of my time. such term in section 3(4) of the National Secu- to data breaches; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)). (D) ensure that any biometric and biographic (4) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ information is collected in a manner which is question is on the motion offered by means the Department of Homeland Security. comparable with the National Institute of the gentleman from New York (Mr. (5) SECURE FLIGHT.—The term ‘‘Secure Flight’’ Standards and Technology standards and en- KATKO) that the House suspend the means the Administration’s watchlist matching sures privacy and data security protections, in- rules and pass the bill, S. 2109. program. cluding that applicants’ personally identifiable

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:10 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.007 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H825 information is collected, retained, used, and (3) reduce overall operating expenses of the mentation of subsection (a) may be delayed by shared in a manner consistent with section 552a Administration; up to one year with respect to the population of of title 5, United States Code (commonly known (4) be integrated with the Administration’s passengers who did not voluntarily submit bio- as the ‘‘Privacy Act of 1974’’), and agency regu- watch list and trusted traveler matching pro- graphic and biometric information for security lations; gram; risk assessments but who nevertheless receive (E) ensure that an individual who wants to (5) be integrated with other checkpoint tech- expedited airport security screening because enroll in the PreCheck program and has started nologies to further facilitate risk-based pas- such passengers are designated as frequent fliers an application with a single identification senger screening at the checkpoint, to the extent by air carriers. If the Administrator uses the au- verification at one location will be able to save practicable and consistent with security stand- thority provided by this subsection, the Admin- such individual’s application on any kiosk, per- ards; and istrator shall notify the Committee on Homeland sonal computer, mobile device, or other mobile (6) consider capabilities and policies of U.S. Security of the House of Representatives and enrollment platform and be able to return with- Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- in a reasonable time to submit a second identi- Program, as appropriate. ernmental Affairs and the Committee on Com- fication verification; and (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF SCREENING SYSTEM FOR merce, Science, and Transportation of the Sen- (F) ensure that any enrollment expansion CERTAIN PASSENGERS.—Section 44901 of title 49, ate of such phased-in implementation. using a private sector risk assessment instead of United States Code is amended— (d) ALTERNATE METHODS.—The Administrator a fingerprint-based criminal history records (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (l) may provide access to expedited airport security check is determined, by the Secretary of Home- as subsections (d) through (m), respectively; and screening to additional passengers pursuant to land Security, to be equivalent to a fingerprint- (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- an alternate method upon the submission to the based criminal history records check conducted lowing new subsection: Committee on Homeland Security of the House through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ‘‘(c) ESTABLISHMENT OF SCREENING SYSTEM of Representatives and the Committee on Com- (3) MARKETING OF PRECHECK PROGRAM.—Upon FOR CERTAIN PASSENGERS.—Not later than De- merce, Science, and Transportation of the Sen- publication of PreCheck program application cember 31, 2017, in accordance with the require- ate of an independent assessment of the security enrollment standards pursuant to paragraph ments of the Transportation Security Adminis- effectiveness of such alternate method that is (1), the Administrator shall— tration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015, conducted by an independent entity that deter- (A) in accordance with such standards, de- the Administrator of the Transportation Secu- mines that such alternate method is designed velop and implement— rity Administration shall establish a secure, (i) a process, including an associated time- to— automated system at all large hub airports for (1) reliably and effectively identify passengers frame, for approving private sector marketing of verifying travel and identity documents of pas- the TSA PreCheck program; and who likely pose a low risk to the United States sengers who are not members of the Administra- aviation system; (ii) a strategy for partnering with the private tion’s risk-based aviation passenger screening sector to encourage enrollment in such program; (2) mitigate the likelihood that a passenger program, known as ‘TSA PreCheck’. Such sys- who may pose a security threat to the United and tem shall— (B) submit to Congress a report on any States aviation system is selected for expedited ‘‘(1) assess the need for security screening per- security screening; and PreCheck fees collected in excess of the costs of sonnel to perform travel document verification administering such program, including rec- (3) address known and evolving security risks for such passengers, thereby assessing the over- to the United States aviation system. ommendations for using such amounts to sup- all number of such screening personnel; (e) INFORMATION SHARING.—The Adminis- port marketing of such program under this sub- ‘‘(2) assess the average wait time of such pas- trator shall provide to the entity conducting the section. sengers; independent assessment under subsection (d) ef- (4) IDENTITY VERIFICATION ENHANCEMENT.— ‘‘(3) assess overall operating expenses of the fectiveness testing results that are consistent Not later than 90 days after the date of the en- Administration; with established evaluation design practices, as actment of this Act, the Administrator shall— ‘‘(4) be integrated with the Administration’s identified by the Comptroller General of the (A) coordinate with the heads of appropriate watch list matching program; and components of the Department to leverage De- ‘‘(5) be integrated with other checkpoint tech- United States. partment-held data and technologies to verify nologies to further facilitate risk-based pas- (f) REPORTING.—Not later than three months the citizenship of individuals enrolling in the senger screening at the checkpoint, to the extent after the date of the enactment of this Act and TSA PreCheck program; and practicable and consistent with security stand- annually thereafter, the Administrator shall re- (B) partner with the private sector to use ad- ards.’’. port to the Committee on Homeland Security of vanced biometrics and standards comparable the House of Representatives and the Committee with National Institute of Standards and Tech- SEC. 103. LIMITATION; PRECHECK OPERATIONS MAINTAINED; ALTERNATE METHODS. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of nology standards to facilitate enrollment in the Senate on the percentage of all passengers (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- such program. section (c), the Administrator shall direct that who are provided expedited security screening, (5) PRECHECK LANE OPERATION.—The Adminis- and of such passengers so provided, the percent- trator shall— access to expedited airport security screening at an airport security checkpoint be limited to only age who are participants in the PreCheck pro- (A) ensure that TSA PreCheck screening lanes gram (who have voluntarily submitted bio- are open and available during peak and high- the following: (1) A passenger who voluntarily submits bio- graphic and biometric information for security volume travel times at airports to individuals risk assessments), the percentage who are par- enrolled in the PreCheck program; and graphic and biometric information for a security risk assessment and whose application for the ticipants in another trusted traveler program of (B) make every practicable effort to provide the Department, the percentage who are partici- expedited screening at standard screening lanes PreCheck program has been approved, or a pas- senger who is a participant in another trusted pants in the PreCheck program due to the Ad- during times when PreCheck screening lanes are ministrator’s issuance of known traveler num- closed to individuals enrolled in such program or registered traveler program of the Depart- ment. bers, and for the remaining percentage of pas- in order to maintain operational efficiency. sengers granted access to expedited security (6) VETTING FOR PRECHECK PARTICIPANTS.— (2) A passenger traveling pursuant to section screening in PreCheck security lanes, informa- Not later than 90 days after the date of the en- 44903 of title 49, United States Code (as estab- tion on the percentages attributable to each al- actment of this Act, the Administrator shall ini- lished under the Risk-Based Security for Mem- ternative method utilized by the Administration tiate an assessment of the security bers of the Armed Forces Act (Public Law 112– to direct passengers to expedited airport security vulnerabilities in the vetting process for the 86)), section 44927 of such title (as established screening at PreCheck security lanes. PreCheck program that includes an evaluation under the Helping Heroes Fly Act (Public Law (g) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this of whether subjecting PreCheck participants to 113–27)), or section 44928 of such title (as estab- section may be construed to— recurrent fingerprint-based criminal history lished under the Honor Flight Act (Public Law (1) authorize or direct the Administrator to re- records checks, in addition to recurrent checks 113–221)). duce or limit the availability of expedited secu- against the terrorist watchlist, could be done in (3) A passenger who did not voluntarily sub- rity screening at an airport; or a cost-effective manner to strengthen the secu- mit biographic and biometric information for a (2) limit the authority of the Administrator to rity of the PreCheck program. security risk assessment but is a member of a population designated by the Administrator as use technologies and systems, including pas- SEC. 102. PRECHECK AND GENERAL PASSENGER senger screening canines and explosives trace BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION. known and low-risk and who may be issued a detection, as a part of security screening oper- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year unique, known traveler number by the Adminis- ations. after the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- trator determining that such passenger is a ministrator shall conduct a pilot project to es- member of a category of travelers designated by SEC. 104. SECURE FLIGHT PROGRAM. tablish a secure, automated, biometric-based the Administrator as known and low-risk. Not later than 90 days after the date of the system at airports to verify the identity of pas- (b) PRECHECK OPERATIONS MAINTAINED.—In enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall— sengers who are members of TSA PreCheck. carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator (1) develop a process for regularly evaluating Such system shall— shall ensure that expedited airport security the root causes of screening errors at check- (1) reduce the need for security screening per- screening remains available to passengers at or points across airports so that corrective meas- sonnel to perform travel document verification above the level that exists on the day before the ures are able to be identified; for individuals enrolled in TSA PreCheck; date of the enactment of this Act. (2) implement such corrective measures to ad- (2) reduce the average wait time of individuals (c) FREQUENT FLIERS.—If the Administrator dress the root causes of such screening errors oc- enrolled in TSA PreCheck; determines that such is appropriate, the imple- curring at the checkpoint;

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Maintenance validation and over- (4) develop a mechanism to systematically doc- ally thereafter, for any security directive that sight.’’. ument the number and causes of Secure Flight has been in effect for longer than one year, the program matching errors for the purpose of im- Administrator shall review the necessity of such SEC. 109. VETTING OF AVIATION WORKERS. proving program performance and provide pro- directives, from a risk-based perspective. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A of title XVI of the gram managers with timely and reliable infor- (b) BRIEFING TO CONGRESS.—Upon completion Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 561 et mation; of each review pursuant to subsection (a), the seq.) is amended by adding after section 1601 the (5) provide job-specific privacy refresher train- Administrator shall brief the Committee on following new section: ing for Secure Flight program staff to further Homeland Security of the House of Representa- ‘‘SEC. 1602. VETTING OF AVIATION WORKERS. protect personally identifiable information in tives and the Committee on Homeland Security ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—By not later than Decem- the Secure Flight system program; and and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on ber 31, 2015, the Administrator, in coordination (6) develop a mechanism to comprehensively Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the with the Assistant Secretary for Policy of the document and track key Secure Flight program Senate on— Department, shall request from the Director of privacy issues and decisions to ensure the Se- (1) any changes being made to existing secu- National Intelligence access to additional data cure Flight program has complete information rity directives as a result of each such review; from the Terrorist Identities Datamart Environ- for effective oversight of its privacy controls. (2) the specific threat that is being mitigated ment (TIDE) data and any or other terrorism-re- by any such directive that will remain in effect; SEC. 105. EFFICIENCY REVIEW BY TSA. lated information to improve the effectiveness of and (a) REVIEW REQUIRED.—Not later than 270 the Administration’s credential vetting program days after the date of the enactment of this Act, (3) the planned disposition of any such direc- tive. for individuals with unescorted access to sen- the Administrator shall conduct and complete a sitive areas of airports. SEC. 108. MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY-RELATED comprehensive, agency-wide efficiency review of ECURITY NSPECTION TECHNOLOGY. ‘‘(b) S I .—By not later than the Administration to identify spending reduc- December 31, 2015, the Administrator shall issue (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XVI of the Homeland tions and administrative savings through the guidance for Transportation Security Inspectors streamlining and any necessary restructuring of Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 561 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: to annually review airport badging office proce- agency divisions to make the Administration dures for applicants seeking access to sensitive more efficient. In carrying out the review under ‘‘Subtitle C—Maintenance of Security-Related areas of airports. Such guidance shall include a this section, the Administrator shall consider Technology comprehensive review of applicants’ Criminal each of the following: ‘‘SEC. 1621. MAINTENANCE VALIDATION AND History Records Check (CHRC) and work au- (1) The elimination of any duplicative or over- OVERSIGHT. thorization documentation during the course of lapping programs and initiatives that can be ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days an inspection. streamlined. after the date of the enactment of this subtitle, ‘‘(c) INFORMATION SHARING.—By not later (2) The elimination of any unnecessary or ob- the Administrator shall develop and implement than December 31, 2015, the Administrator may solete rules, regulations, directives, or proce- a preventive maintenance validation process for conduct a pilot program of the Rap Back Serv- dures. security-related technology deployed to airports. (3) Any other matters the Administrator deter- ice, in coordination with the Director of the ‘‘(b) MAINTENANCE BY ADMINISTRATION PER- Federal Bureau of Investigation, to determine mines are appropriate. SONNEL AT AIRPORTS.—For maintenance to be (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 30 the feasibility of full implementation of a service carried out by Administration personnel at air- through which the Administrator would be noti- days after the completion of the efficiency re- ports, the process referred to in subsection (a) view required under subsection (a), the Adminis- fied of a change in status of an individual hold- shall include the following: ing a valid credential granting unescorted ac- trator shall submit to the Committee on Home- ‘‘(1) Guidance to Administration personnel, cess to sensitive areas of airports across eligible land Security of the House of Representatives equipment maintenance technicians, and other Administration-regulated populations. and the Committee on Homeland Security and personnel at airports specifying how to conduct ‘‘(d) PROCEDURES.—The pilot program under Governmental Affairs and the Committee on and document preventive maintenance actions. subsection (c) shall evaluate whether informa- Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the ‘‘(2) Mechanisms for the Administrator to tion can be narrowly tailored to ensure that the Senate a report that specifies the results and verify compliance with the guidance issued pur- Administrator only receives notification of a cost savings expected to be achieved through suant to paragraph (1). such efficiency review. Such report shall also in- ‘‘(c) MAINTENANCE BY CONTRACTORS AT AIR- change with respect to a disqualifying offense clude information relating to how the Adminis- PORTS.—For maintenance to be carried out by a under the credential vetting program under sub- tration may use efficiencies identified through contractor at airports, the process referred to in section (a), as specified in 49 CFR 1542.209, and such efficiency review to provide funding to re- subsection (a) shall require the following: in a manner that complies with current regula- imburse airports that incurred eligible costs for ‘‘(1) Provision of monthly preventive mainte- tions for fingerprint-based criminal history in-line baggage screening systems. nance schedules to appropriate Administration records checks. The pilot program shall be car- ried out in a manner so as to ensure that, in the SEC. 106. DONATION OF SCREENING EQUIPMENT personnel at each airport that includes informa- TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES. tion on each action to be completed by a con- event that notification is made through the Rap (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator is au- tractor. Back Service of a change but a determination of thorized to donate security screening equipment ‘‘(2) Notification to appropriate Administra- arrest status or conviction is in question, the to a foreign last-point-of-departure airport oper- tion personnel at each airport when mainte- matter will be handled in a manner that is con- ator if such equipment can be reasonably ex- nance action is completed by a contractor. sistent with current regulations. The pilot pro- pected to mitigate a specific vulnerability to the ‘‘(3) A process for independent validation by a gram shall also be carried out in a manner that security of the United States or United States third party of contractor maintenance. is consistent with current regulations governing citizens. ‘‘(d) PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.—The an investigation of arrest status, correction of (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 30 Administrator shall require maintenance con- Federal Bureau of Investigation records and no- days before any donation of equipment under tracts for security-related technology deployed tification of disqualification, and corrective ac- this section, the Administrator shall provide to to airports to include penalties for noncompli- tion by the individual who is the subject of an the Committee on Homeland Security of the ance when it is determined that either preven- inquiry. House of Representatives and the Committee on tive or corrective maintenance has not been ‘‘(e) DETERMINATION AND SUBMISSION.—If the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs completed according to contractual requirements Administrator determines that full implementa- and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and and manufacturers’ specifications.’’. tion of the Rap Back Service is feasible and can Transportation of the Senate a detailed written (b) INSPECTOR GENERAL ASSESSMENT.—Not be carried out in a manner that is consistent explanation of— later than one year after the date of the enact- with current regulations for fingerprint-based (1) the specific vulnerability to the United ment of this Act, the Inspector General of the criminal history checks, including the rights of States that will be mitigated with such dona- Department of Homeland Security shall assess individuals seeking credentials, the Adminis- tion; implementation of the requirements under sec- trator shall submit such determination, in writ- (2) an explanation as to why the recipient is tion 1621 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ing, to the Committee on Homeland Security of unable or unwilling to purchase equipment to (as added by subsection (a) of this section), and the House of Representatives and the Committee mitigate such threat; provide findings and recommendations with re- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- (3) an evacuation plan for sensitive tech- spect to the provision of training to Administra- fairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, nologies in case of emergency or instability in tion personnel, equipment maintenance techni- and Transportation of the Senate, together with the country to which such donation is being cians, and other personnel under such section information on the costs associated with such made; 1621 and the availability and utilization of implementation, including the costs incurred by (4) how the Administration will ensure the equipment maintenance technicians employed the private sector. In preparing this determina- equipment that is being donated is used and by the Administration. tion, the Administrator shall consult with the maintained over the course of its life by the re- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of con- Chief Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer of cipient; and tents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is the Department to ensure that protocols are in

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place to align the period of retention of person- (c) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Subparagraph (3) use a risk-based approach to determine the ally identifiable information and biometric in- (A) of section 44946(c)(2) of title 49, United location and number of such covert testing; formation, including fingerprints, in the Rap States Code, is amended to read as follows: (4) conduct such covert testing without noti- Back Service with the period in which the indi- ‘‘(A) TERMS.—The term of each member of the fying personnel at airports prior to such covert vidual who is the subject of an inquiry has a Advisory Committee shall be two years but may testing; and valid credential. continue until such time as a successor member (5) identify reasons for failure when TSA per- ‘‘(f) CREDENTIAL SECURITY.—By not later begins serving on the Advisory Committee. A sonnel or the screening equipment used do not than September 30, 2015, the Administrator shall member of the Advisory Committee may be re- identify and resolve any threat item used during issue guidance to airports mandating that all appointed.’’. such a covert test. federalized airport badging authorities place an (d) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term (c) INDEPENDENT REVIEW.—The Inspector expiration date on airport credentials commen- ‘‘prohibited item list’’ means the list of items General of the Department shall conduct covert surate with the period of time during which an passengers are prohibited from carrying as ac- testing of the aviation system of the United individual is lawfully authorized to work in the cessible property or on their persons through States in addition to the covert testing con- United States. passenger screening checkpoints at airports, ducted by the Administrator under subsection ‘‘(g) AVIATION WORKER LAWFUL STATUS.—By into sterile areas at airports, and on board pas- (a), as appropriate, and analyze TSA covert not later than December 31, 2015, the Adminis- senger aircraft, pursuant to section 1540.111 of testing results, methodology, and data provided trator shall review the denial of credentials due title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in ef- pursuant to such subsection to determine the to issues associated with determining an appli- fect on January 1, 2015). sufficiency of TSA covert testing protocols. The cant’s lawful status in order to identify airports SEC. 111. PRIVATE CONTRACTOR CANINE EVAL- Inspector General shall, as appropriate, com- with specific weaknesses and shall coordinate UATION AND INTEGRATION PILOT pare testing results of any additional covert with such airports to mutually address such PROGRAM. testing conducted pursuant to this subsection weaknesses, as appropriate. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days with the results of TSA covert testing under sub- ‘‘(h) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Upon comple- after the date of the enactment of this Act, the section (a) to determine systemic weaknesses in tion of the determinations and reviews required Administrator shall establish a pilot program to the security of the aviation system of the United under this section, the Administrator shall brief evaluate the use, effectiveness, and integration States. the Committee on Homeland Security and the of privately-operated explosives detection canine (d) CORRECTIVE ACTION.—Not later than 30 Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- teams using both the passenger screening canine days upon completion of any covert testing ture of the House of Representatives and the and traditional explosives detection canine under subsection (a), the Administrator shall Committee on Homeland Security and Govern- methods. make recommendations and implement correc- mental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, (b) ELEMENTS.—The pilot program under sub- tive actions to mitigate vulnerabilities identified Science, and Transportation of the Senate on section (a) shall include the following elements: by such covert testing and shall notify the In- the results of such determinations and re- (1) A full-time presence in three Category X, spector General of the Department of such rec- views.’’. two Category I, and one Category II airports. ommendations and actions. The Inspector Gen- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of con- (2) A duration of at least twelve months from eral shall review the extent to which such rec- tents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is the time private contractor teams are operating ommendations and actions are implemented and amended by inserting after the item relating to at full capacity. the degree to which such recommendations and section 1601 the following new item: (3) A methodology for evaluating how to inte- actions improve the security of the aviation sys- grate private contractor teams into the check- ‘‘Sec. 1602. Vetting of aviation workers.’’. tem of the United States. point area to detect explosive devices missed by (e) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.— (c) STATUS UPDATE ON RAP BACK SERVICE mechanical or human error at other points in (1) BY THE ADMINISTRATOR.—Not later than 30 PILOT PROGRAM.—Not later than 60 days after the screening process. days upon completion of any covert testing the date of the enactment of this Act, the Ad- (4) Covert testing with inert improvised explo- under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ministrator of the Transportation Security Ad- sive devices and accurately recreated explosives brief the Committee on Homeland Security of the ministration shall submit to the Committee on odor traces to determine the relative effective- House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representa- ness of a full-time canine team in strengthening Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs tives and the Committee on Homeland Security checkpoint security. and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on (c) QUARTERLY UPDATES.—The Administrator Transportation of the Senate on the results of Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Se- such covert testing. Senate a report on the status of plans to con- curity of the House of Representatives and the (2) BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DE- duct a pilot program in coordination with the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern- PARTMENT.—The Inspector General shall brief Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Rap mental Affairs of the Senate written updates on the Committee on Homeland Security of the Back Service in accordance with subsection (c) the procurement, deployment, and evaluation House of Representatives and the Committee on of section 1602 of the Homeland Security Act of process related to the implementation of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 2002, as added by subsection (a) of this section. pilot program under subsection (a) for every cal- and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and The report shall include details on the business, endar quarter after the date of the enactment of Transportation of the Senate annually on the technical, and resource requirements for the this Act. requirements specified in this section. Transportation Security Administration and (d) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 90 days (f) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this pilot program participants, and provide a after the completion of the pilot program under section may be construed to prohibit the Admin- timeline and goals for the pilot program. subsection (a), the Administrator shall submit to istrator or the Inspector General of the Depart- SEC. 110. AVIATION SECURITY ADVISORY COM- the Committee on Homeland Security of the ment from conducting covert testing of the avia- MITTEE CONSULTATION. House of Representatives and the Committee on tion system of the United States with greater (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of frequency than required under this section. consult, to the extent practicable, with the Avia- the Senate a final report on such pilot program. SEC. 113. TRAINING FOR TRANSPORTATION SECU- tion Security Advisory Committee (established (e) FUNDING.—Out of funds made available to RITY OFFICERS. pursuant to section 44946 of title 49 of the the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Secu- The Administrator shall, on a periodic basis, United States Code) regarding any modification rity, $6,000,000 is authorized to be used to carry brief the Committee on Homeland Security of the to the prohibited item list prior to issuing a de- out this section. House of Representatives and the Committee on termination about any such modification. SEC. 112. COVERT TESTING AT AIRPORTS. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (b) REPORT ON THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and OVERSIGHT BOARD.—Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and Transportation of the Senate on the status of ef- after the date of the enactment of this Act, the annually thereafter through 2020, the Adminis- forts to enhance initial and recurrent training Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to trator shall conduct covert testing on an on- of Transportation Security Officers. the Transportation Security Oversight Board going basis to test vulnerabilities and identify TITLE II—SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (established pursuant to section 115 of title 49, weaknesses in the measures used to secure the SECURITY AND OTHER MATTERS United States Code), the Committee on Home- aviation system of the United States. The Ad- SEC. 201. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION INSPEC- land Security of the House of Representatives, ministrator shall, on a quarterly basis if prac- TORS. and the Committee on Homeland Security and ticable, provide to the Inspector General of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1304(d) of the Imple- Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Department such testing results, methodology, menting Recommendations of the 9/11 Commis- Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the and data. sion Act of 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1113; Public Law 110– Senate a report that includes general informa- (b) ELEMENTS.—In carrying out the covert 53) is amended— tion on how often the Board has met, the cur- testing required under subsection (a), the Ad- (1) by inserting ‘‘surface’’ after ‘‘relevant’’; rent composition of the Board, and what activi- ministrator shall— and ties the Board has undertaken, consistent with (1) consider security screening and procedures (2) by striking ‘‘, as determined appropriate’’. the duties specified in subsection (c) of such sec- conducted by TSA; (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than one tion. The Secretary may include in such report (2) use available threat information and intel- year after the date of the enactment of this Act, recommendations for changes to such section in ligence to determine the types and sizes of simu- the Comptroller General of the United States consideration of the provisions of section 44946 lated threat items and threat item-body location shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Se- of title 49, United States Code. configurations for such covert testing; curity of the House of Representatives and the

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The Administrator shall include in mental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, (a)(1), document and certify in writing to the such report specific information on the chal- Science, and Transportation of the Senate a re- Committee on Homeland Security of the House lenges that the Administrator has encountered port on the efficiency and effectiveness of the of Representatives and the Committee on Home- since the date of the enactment of the Imple- Administration’s Surface Transportation Secu- land Security and Governmental Affairs and the menting Recommendations of the 9/11 Commis- rity Inspectors Program under subsection (d) of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- sion Act of 2007 with respect to establishing reg- section 1304 of the Implementing Recommenda- tation of the Senate that only those Office of In- ulations requiring the provision of basic security tions of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (6 spection employees of the Administration who training to public transportation frontline em- U.S.C. 1113; Public Law 110–53). meet the requirements of sections 8331(20), ployees and over-the-road bus frontline employ- (c) CONTENTS.—The report required under 8401(17), and 5545a of title 5, United States ees for preparedness for potential security subsection (b) shall include a review of the fol- Code, are classified as criminal investigators threats and conditions. lowing: and are receiving premium pay and other bene- SEC. 205. FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT. (1) The roles and responsibilities of surface fits associated with such classification. Not later than 120 days after the date of the transportation security inspectors. (2) EMPLOYEE RECLASSIFICATION.—The Ad- enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall (2) The extent to which the TSA has used a ministrator shall reclassify criminal investigator submit to the Committee on Homeland Security risk-based, strategic approach to determine the positions in the Office of Inspection of the Ad- of the House of Representatives and the Com- appropriate number of surface transportation ministration as noncriminal investigator posi- mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental security inspectors and resource allocation tions or non-law enforcement positions if the in- Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, across field offices. dividuals in such positions do not, or are not ex- Science, and Transportation of the Senate a fea- (3) Whether TSA’s surface transportation reg- pected to, spend an average of at least 50 per- sibility assessment of partnering with an inde- ulations are risk-based and whether surface cent of their time performing criminal investiga- pendent, not-for-profit organization to help pro- transportation security inspectors have ade- tive duties. vide venture capital to businesses, particularly quate experience and training to perform their (3) PROJECTED COST SAVINGS.— small businesses, for commercialization of inno- day-to-day responsibilities. (A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall es- vative homeland security technologies that are (4) Feedback from regulated surface transpor- timate the total long-term cost savings to the expected to be ready for commercialization in tation industry stakeholders on the benefit of Federal Government resulting from the imple- the near term and within 36 months. In con- surface transportation security inspectors to the mentation of paragraph (2), and provide such ducting such feasibility assessment, the Admin- overall security of the surface transportation estimate to the Committee on Homeland Security istrator shall consider the following: systems of such stakeholders and the consist- of the House of Representatives and the Com- (1) Establishing an independent, not-for-profit ency of regulatory enforcement. mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental organization, modeled after the In-Q-tel pro- (5) Whether surface transportation security Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, gram, a venture capital partnership between the inspectors have appropriate qualifications to Science, and Transportation of the Senate by private sector and the intelligence community help secure and inspect surface transportation not later than 180 days after the date of enact- (as such term is defined in section 3(4) of the systems. ment of this Act. National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)), (6) Whether TSA measures the effectiveness of (B) CONTENTS.—The estimate described in sub- to help businesses, particularly small businesses, surface transportation security inspectors. paragraph (A) shall identify savings associated commercialize innovative security-related tech- (7) Any overlap between the TSA and the De- with the positions reclassified under paragraph nologies. partment of Transportation as such relates to (2) and include, among other factors the Admin- (2) Enhanced engagement, either through the surface transportation security inspectors in ac- istrator considers appropriate, savings from— Science and Technology Directorate of the De- cordance with section 1310 of the Implementing (i) law enforcement training; partment of Homeland Security or directly, with Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of (ii) early retirement benefits; the In-Q-tel program described in paragraph (1). 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1117; Public Law 110–53). (iii) law enforcement availability and other The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (8) The extent to which surface transportation premium pay; and ant to the rule, the gentleman from security inspectors review and enhance informa- (iv) weapons, vehicles, and communications tion security practices and enforce applicable devices. New York (Mr. KATKO) and the gentle- information security regulations and directives. (c) STUDY.—Not later than 180 days after the woman from New Jersey (Mrs. WATSON (9) Any recommendations relating to the effi- date that the Administrator submits the certifi- COLEMAN) each will control 20 minutes. ciency and effectiveness of the TSA’s surface cation under subsection (b)(1), the Inspector The Chair recognizes the gentleman transportation security inspectors program. General of the Department shall submit to the from New York. SEC. 202. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT; TSA OF- Committee on Homeland Security of the House GENERAL LEAVE FICE OF INSPECTION WORKFORCE of Representatives and the Committee on Home- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I ask CERTIFICATION. land Security and Governmental Affairs and the unanimous consent that all Members (a) INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT.— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after tation of the Senate a study— have 5 legislative days within which to the date of the enactment of this Act, the In- (1) reviewing the employee requirements, re- revise and extend their remarks and in- spector General of the Department shall analyze sponsibilities, and benefits of criminal investiga- clude any extraneous materials on the the data and methods that the Administrator tors in the Office of Inspection of the Adminis- bill under consideration. uses to identify Office of Inspection employees tration with criminal investigators employed at The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of the Administration who meet the require- agencies adhering to the Office of Personnel objection to the request of the gen- ments of sections 8331(20), 8401(17), and 5545a of Management employee classification system; tleman from New York? title 5, United States Code, and provide the rel- and There was no objection. evant findings to the Administrator, including a (2) identifying any inconsistencies and costs Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- finding on whether such data and methods are implications for differences between the varying self such time as I may consume. adequate and valid. employee requirements, responsibilities, and (2) PROHIBITION ON HIRING.—If the Inspector Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong benefits. support of H.R. 3584, the Transpor- General of the Department finds that the data SEC. 203. REPEAL OF BIENNIAL REPORTING RE- and methods referred to in paragraph (1) are in- QUIREMENT FOR THE GOVERNMENT tation Security Administration Reform adequate or invalid, the Administrator may not ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE RELATING and Improvement Act. hire any new employee to work in the Office of TO THE TRANSPORTATION SECU- This critical bipartisan piece of legis- Inspection of the Administration until— RITY INFORMATION SHARING PLAN. lation ensures several congressional (A) the Administrator makes a certification Subsection (u) of section 114 of title 49, United oversight priorities for the Transpor- described in subsection (b)(1) to the Committee States Code, is amended by— tation Security Administration are ad- (1) striking paragraph (7); and on Homeland Security of the House of Rep- dressed, including the authorization of resentatives and the Committee on Homeland (2) redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as Security and Governmental Affairs and the paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively. the PreCheck program, the advance- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- SEC. 204. SECURITY TRAINING FOR FRONTLINE ment of risk-based security initiatives, tation of the Senate; and TRANSPORTATION WORKERS. the enhancement of aviation worker (B) the Inspector General submits to such Not later than 90 days after the date of the vetting, and the improvement of air- Committees a finding, not later than 30 days enactment of the Act, the Administrator shall port screening technologies. after the Administrator makes such certifi- submit to the Committee on Homeland Security H.R. 3584 also takes numerous steps cation, that the Administrator utilized adequate of the House of Representatives and the Com- toward augmenting the effectiveness and valid data and methods to make such cer- mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental and efficiency of various TSA security tification. Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, programs within both the surface and (b) TSA OFFICE OF INSPECTION WORKFORCE Science, and Transportation of the Senate a re- aviation transportation sectors, and it CERTIFICATION.— port regarding the status of the implementation (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall, by of sections 1408 (6 U.S.C. 1137) and 1534 (6 requires the administrator to conduct not later than 90 days after the date the Inspec- U.S.C. 1184) of the Implementing Recommenda- an efficiency review of the entire agen- tor General of the Department provides its find- tions of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public cy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE7.005 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H829 Since assuming the chairmanship of We all have an interest in TSA effec- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the Subcommittee on Transportation tively managing airport screening. En- self such time as I may consume. Security at the beginning of this Con- suring that a robust known-traveler Mr. Speaker, the issues addressed in gress, I have worked tirelessly with my program for low-risk travelers is built H.R. 3584 are of vital concern to the colleagues to conduct rigorous over- into TSA’s concept of screening oper- safety of our Nation’s security, and it sight of this troubled agency. This bill ations just makes sense. is imperative that we send this bill to is a direct result of our bipartisan ef- That is why I support the expansion the Senate today. Congress cannot af- forts, and I am pleased to stand before of the PreCheck program, under which ford to wait to address critical issues you and have the House consider this expedited screening is provided to trav- that help advance and improve our se- important legislation. elers who have been fully vetted prior curity. I urge my colleagues to support If signed into law, this legislation to arriving at the airport. the bill. will make a direct impact on the safety I am pleased that H.R. 3584 includes Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance and security of the traveling public and provisions to expand the public’s en- of my time. America’s transportation systems. In rollment in the PreCheck program by, Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to an era of pronounced and evolving among other things, coordinating with speak on H.R. 3584, the Transportation Secu- threats to the homeland, Congress the private sector to deploy TSA-ap- rity Administration Reform and Improvement must not wait to act in the best inter- proved online and mobile enrollment Act, which would authorize, streamline, and ests of transportation security. centers. identify efficiencies within the Transportation Further, the often misdirected na- Another key to the effective manage- Security Administration. ture of the TSA requires that we, as ment of airport screening is the main- As a Senior Member of the Homeland Secu- legislators and overseers, fulfill our ob- tenance of the security equipment. I rity Committee, I served as chair of this sub- ligation to reform this fledgling agency am pleased that H.R. 3584 includes lan- committee and continue to support its work to into an intelligence-driven organiza- guage authored by Representative improve transportation security. tion. RICE, the ranking member of the Sub- I currently serve as the Ranking Member on When I came to Congress, I pledged committee on Transportation Security, the House Judiciary Committee’s Sub- to my constituents that I would work to ensure that TSA puts in place sys- committee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Se- hard to deliver results. I am proud of tems to ensure that when it comes to curity, and Investigations. all the work the Committee on Home- security-related technologies at our The work of the TSA is a front line Depart- land Security has done over the past Nation’s airports, timely maintenance ment of Homeland Security and it is not year. I am honored to have the privi- is done and documented. easy—it can in fact be very dangerous. lege to sponsor so many pieces of legis- According to the DHS inspector gen- Like many of my Colleagues, I recall the lation that are helping to keep our eral, without proper maintenance and shooting incident at LAX last year that killed country safe. Gerardo Hernandez, who became the first I would like to thank Ranking Mem- documentation thereof, the TSA could possibly have to resort to using alter- TSA officer killed in the line of duty; and the ber RICE and Ranking Member THOMP- nate screening methods, which could machete attack at the Louis Armstrong New SON for their time and attention to this important piece of legislation. I would lead to the traveling public being less Orleans International Airport earlier this year also like to thank the gentleman from safe. that resulted in injuries to Senior Transpor- tation Security Officer Carol Richel. Texas (Mr. MCCAUL), the chairman of H.R. 3584 also includes language the full committee, for his continued adopted in the full committee to help Each day, TSA processes an average of 1.7 support of the subcommittee’s over- businesses, particularly small busi- million passengers at more than 450 airports sight efforts and for ensuring impor- nesses, to be able to create innovative across the nation. tant pieces of legislation, such as H.R. security technologies through public- In 2012, TSA screened 637,582,122 pas- 3584, are considered on the House floor. private partnerships. sengers. The Bush Intercontinental and the William The Committee on Homeland Secu- b 1615 rity’s legislative results under the P. Hobby Airports are essential hubs for do- Over the years, we have seen the lim- leadership of Chairman MCCAUL and mestic and international air travel for Houston itations of various security tech- Ranking Member THOMPSON are proof and the region: nologies in use at our airports. It is that, by working together in a bipar- Nearly 40 million passengers traveled crucial that innovators continue to tisan fashion, not only can we improve through Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) push the envelope in terms of detection the security of our country, but we can and an additional 10 million traveled through demonstrate to the American people and mitigation capabilities. William P. Hobby (HOU). that Congress can actually work to- Finally, as the Representative of a More than 650 daily departures occur at gether and deliver results. jurisdiction that relies heavily on mass IAH. I urge my colleagues to support this transit, I am pleased that the bill seeks IAH is the 11th busiest airport in the U.S. for bill. to ensure that frontline workers in our total passenger traffic. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of transportation sectors have the train- IAH has 12 all-cargo airlines handling more my time. ing needed to react in worst-case sce- than 419,205 metric tons of cargo in 2012. Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. narios. The thwarted terrorist attack I believe that Congress has not done all that Speaker, I yield myself such time as I on a train traveling from Amsterdam it could to make employees’ work easier—Se- may consume, and I rise in support of to Paris last year underscores that questration, a government shutdown, and a H.R. 3584, the Transportation Security mass transit continues to be a terrorist delay in fully funding the Department of Home- Administration Reform and Improve- target. land Security was not in the security interest ment Act of 2015. Mr. Speaker, these are only a few of of the nation. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that H.R. the examples of provisions within this Reports issued by the Government Account- 3584 includes language authored by bill that will help to improve TSA op- ability Office (GAO) and Department of Home- Ranking Member BENNIE THOMPSON to erations and bolster the security of the land Security Office of Inspector General direct TSA to move away from how it American people. I urge support for (OIG) have identified shortcomings within the identifies low-risk passengers for expe- this measure. Agency, raising questions how effectively TSA dited airport screening. I want to close by noting the bipar- is fulfilling its mission. In recent years, both the Department tisan work that went into this legisla- Allegations about mismanagement, wasteful of Homeland Security’s inspector gen- tion. There is still much to be done in procedures, retaliation against whistleblowers, eral and the comptroller general have the transportation security space, but low morale, and security gaps within the been very critical about the security the legislation before us represents a Agency are causes for concern. risks of the so-called managed inclu- step in the right direction to address Other issues related to inconsistent require- sion process. In response, Ranking issues within the surface and aviation ments between what is written and what em- Member THOMPSON introduced the Se- transportation sectors. ployees are told is essential for them to suc- curing Expedited Screening Act, which Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance cessfully meet the agency’s standards for was included in this measure. of my time. good performance needs work.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.008 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H830 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 The need for attention to TSA administrative (4) identify potential security eral agencies to ensure the development of procedures and due process within the agency vulnerabilities in United States defenses implementing plans for each such agency. to backstop decisions regarding reprimands or against terrorist travel; and (d) IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.— (5) prioritize resources to address in a risk- (1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall trans- negative actions toward employees can be an based manner any such security mit to the appropriate congressional com- essential step in addressing some morale vulnerabilities. mittees implementation plans for each na- issues that are related to uncertainty regarding (b) NATIONAL STRATEGY AND UPDATES.— tional strategy required under subsection the successful performance of duties. (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with para- (b). Consistent with the protection of classi- In other words, the same conduct by per- graph (2), the President shall transmit to the fied information, each such implementation sons holding the same level of responsibility appropriate congressional committees a na- plan shall be transmitted in unclassified or positions within an airport results in the tional strategy (including, as appropriate, form, but may include a classified annex. updates to such strategy) to combat ter- (2) TIMING.—The implementation plans re- same positive or negative outcome. rorist travel. The strategy shall address ef- TSA is charged with: The protection of ferred to in paragraph (1) shall be trans- forts to intercept terrorists and foreign mitted simultaneously with each national America’s transportation systems; monitoring fighters and constrain the domestic and strategy required under subsection (b). Such the movement of people and supplies during international travel of such persons. Con- implementation plans shall be updated and their use of our transportation systems; and sistent with the protection of classified in- transmitted to the appropriate congressional ensuring the effectiveness and integrity of gov- formation, the strategy shall be submitted in committees on an annual basis. ernment agencies. unclassified form, including, as appropriate, (3) SUNSET.—The requirement to transmit H.R. 3584, directs the TSA to: ensure that a classified annex. implementation plans under paragraph (1) (2) TIMING.— shall terminate on the date that is ten years all screening of passengers and their acces- (A) INITIAL STRATEGY.—The initial national sible property will be done in a risk-based, in- after the date of the enactment of this Act. strategy required under paragraph (1) shall (e) PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL FUNDING.— telligence-driven manner with consideration be transmitted not later than 180 days after No additional funds are authorized to be ap- given to the privacy and civil liberties of such the date of the enactment of this Act. propriated to carry out this section. passengers; and operate the ‘‘TSA PreCheck’’ (B) UPDATED STRATEGIES.—Updated na- (f) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term program in a manner that provides expedited tional strategies under paragraph (1) shall be ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ screening for low-risk passengers and their transmitted not later than 180 days after the means— commencement of a new presidential admin- (1) in the House of Representatives— accessible property based on a comprehen- istration. sive and continuous analysis of factors. (A) the Committee on Homeland Security; (3) COORDINATION.—The President shall di- (B) the Committee on Armed Services; More needs to be done to support the men rect the Secretary of Homeland Security to (C) the Permanent Select Committee on and women working on the front lines of our develop the initial national strategy and up- Intelligence; nation’s domestic security and that includes dates required under this subsection and (D) the Committee on the Judiciary; those who work at the TSA. shall direct, as appropriate, the heads of (E) the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and I will continue to seek out opportunities to other Federal agencies to coordinate with (F) the Committee on Appropriations; and promote the mission of the TSA and role that the Secretary in the development of such (2) in the Senate— strategy and updates. TSA professionals fill. (A) the Committee on Homeland Security (4) CONTENTS.—The initial national strat- and Governmental Affairs; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The egy and updates required under this sub- question is on the motion offered by (B) the Committee on Armed Services; section shall— (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence; the gentleman from New York (Mr. (A) include an accounting and description (D) the Committee on the Judiciary; KATKO) that the House suspend the of all Federal Government programs, (E) the Committee on Foreign Relations; rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3584, as projects, and activities to constrain domes- and amended. tic and international travel by terrorists and (F) the Committee on Appropriations. The question was taken; and (two- foreign fighters; (B) identify specific security The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- thirds being in the affirmative) the ant to the rule, the gentleman from rules were suspended and the bill, as vulnerabilities within the United States and abroad that may be exploited by terrorists New York (Mr. KATKO) and the gentle- amended, was passed. and foreign fighters; woman from New Jersey (Mrs. WATSON A motion to reconsider was laid on (C) delineate goals for— COLEMAN) each will control 20 minutes. the table. (i) closing the security vulnerabilities The Chair recognizes the gentleman f identified in accordance with subparagraph from New York. (B); and GENERAL LEAVE NATIONAL STRATEGY TO COMBAT (ii) enhancing the Federal Government’s TERRORIST TRAVEL ACT OF 2016 ability to constrain domestic and inter- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I move to national travel by terrorists and foreign have 5 legislative days within which to suspend the rules and pass the bill fighters; and (D) describe actions to be taken to achieve revise and extend their remarks and in- (H.R. 4408) to require the development the goals delineated in subparagraph (C), as clude any extraneous materials on the of a national strategy to combat ter- well as the means needed to do so, includ- bill under consideration. rorist travel, and for other purposes, as ing— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there amended. (i) steps to reform, improve, and stream- objection to the request of the gen- The Clerk read the title of the bill. line existing Federal Government efforts to tleman from New York? align with the current threat environment; The text of the bill is as follows: There was no objection. H.R. 4408 (ii) new programs, projects, or activities that are requested, under development, or Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- undergoing implementation; self such time as I may consume. resentatives of the United States of America in (iii) new authorities or changes in existing Mr. Speaker, as a former Federal Congress assembled, authorities needed from Congress; prosecutor, I have spent much of my SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (iv) specific budget adjustments being re- life focusing on keeping Americans This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National quested to enhance United States security in safe; but when I assumed office, I was Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of a risk-based manner; and 2016’’. taken aback by the lack of a coherent (v) an identification of Federal depart- strategy to stop terrorists from infil- SEC. 2. NATIONAL STRATEGY TO COMBAT TER- ments and agencies responsible for specific trating our country and to keep Ameri- RORIST TRAVEL. actions described in this subparagraph. (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (5) SUNSET.—The requirement to transmit cans from being lured to fight with Congress that it should be the policy of the updated national strategies under this sub- jihadists overseas. United States to— section shall terminate on the date that is That is why I gladly accepted the op- (1) continue to regularly assess the evolv- seven years after the date of the enactment portunity to lead the bipartisan Task ing terrorist threat to the United States; of this Act. Force on Combating Terrorist and For- (2) catalogue existing Federal Government (c) DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION eign Fighter Travel. I worked closely efforts to obstruct terrorist and foreign PLANS.—For each national strategy required with my colleagues to identify our Na- fighter travel into, out of, and within the under subsection (b), the President shall di- United States, as well as overseas; rect the Secretary of Homeland Security to tion’s top vulnerabilities and to close (3) identify such efforts that may benefit develop an implementation plan for the De- them quickly. from reform or consolidation, or require partment of Homeland Security and coordi- Last September, we issued the Task elimination; nate with the heads of other relevant Fed- Force’s final report, marking the most

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE7.006 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H831 extensive public review since the 9/11 and prepared to carry out their own The evolving nature of the terrorist Commission of U.S. efforts to fight for- acts of violence on their homeland. threat demands a whole-of-government eign terrorist travel. We made 32 key Make no mistake: we are at war. ISIS approach. A national strategy with im- findings and more than 50 rec- has already been linked to nearly 75 plementation plans for each Federal ommendations in that report for en- plots against the West, including more agency involved, as H.R. 4408 requires, hancing our security. I am proud to say than 20 against the U.S. homeland. Our has the potential to deliver real secu- that, as of today, we have acted on al- adversaries are clearly dead set on at- rity advances. As such, I support H.R. most half of those already, including tacking this country. We need to show 4408, and I urge its passage. with several of the bills we are consid- the American people that we are dead I yield back the balance of my time. ering today. set on defending it. Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- H.R. 4408 would implement one of our I am proud of the bipartisan work of self such time as I may consume. top recommendations. It would require the task force and grateful for the Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my the President to send to Congress a Na- close collaboration of Mr. KEATING, Mr. colleagues to support this bipartisan tional Strategy to Combat Terrorist PAYNE, and Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of bill, H.R. 4408. Travel and an actionable plan to imple- California on the Democratic side. I I yield back the balance of my time. ment it. would like to especially thank Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The It has been nearly 10 years since the VELA for his continued support and sig- question is on the motion offered by White House produced such a strategy, nificant contributions. I am, of course, the gentleman from New York (Mr. and since then, the threat has changed indebted to my Republican colleagues KATKO) that the House suspend the dramatically. Terror has gone viral, on the task force for their hard work as rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4408, as and violent extremists are recruiting well. I also want to thank my personal amended. at the speed of a re-tweet. office assistant Tim Wang and com- The question was taken. The consequences for U.S. and inter- mittee staff Tyler Lowe and Katy The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the national security have been enormous. Flynn for their excellent work on this opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being We have seen terrorist groups balloon as well. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. into terrorist microstates capable of I urge all Members to join me in sup- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, on that, I fielding their own armies. In fact, porting this bill. demand the yeas and nays. today in Syria and Iraq, we are wit- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The yeas and nays were ordered. nessing the largest convergence of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Islamist terrorists in history. Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Reports indicate nearly 40,000 indi- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I ceedings on this motion will be post- viduals from more than 120 countries may consume. poned. have traveled there to join jihadist Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. f groups, including thousands from West- 4408, the National Strategy to Combat ern countries, like the United States. Terrorist Travel Act of 2016. DHS ACQUISITION DOCUMENTA- Many of these individuals have easy ac- H.R. 4408 requires the development of TION INTEGRITY ACT OF 2016 cess to our country and could poten- a national strategy to combat terrorist Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I move to tially return undetected to launch at- travel by bolstering efforts to intercept suspend the rules and pass the bill tacks, just as we saw happen in Paris. terrorists and foreign fighters, while (H.R. 4398) to amend the Homeland Se- Yet, many of the counterterrorism also constraining their domestic and curity Act of 2002 to provide for re- programs we created after 9/11 are not international travel. quirements relating to documentation suited for this new era and have not I applaud the work of the Committee for major acquisition programs, and for kept pace with the evolving threat. on Homeland Security’s Task Force on other purposes. What is worse, there is no regular proc- Combating Terrorist and Foreign The Clerk read the title of the bill. ess in place in the executive branch for Fighter Travel. The text of the bill is as follows: reviewing all of our defenses against One of the many findings of the task H.R. 4398 terrorist travel to find security gaps force’s final report was that it has been Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and develop a plan to close them. a decade since the executive branch resentatives of the United States of America in Agencies are operating without clear, produced a government-wide plan to Congress assembled, strategic guidance, and programs to constrain terrorist travel. In the years SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. counter terrorist travel are often not since the issuance of the last govern- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘DHS Acqui- fully coordinated across the govern- ment-wide plan in 2006, many programs sition Documentation Integrity Act of 2016’’. ment spectrum. The result is that not aimed at restricting or preventing ter- SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY only are we at greater risk that terror- rorist travel have changed or ended and ACQUISITION DOCUMENTATION. ists will slip through the cracks, but new programs have been created. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland The task force found that hundreds Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is we also are at greater risk of govern- amended by adding at the end the following: ment waste, overlap, and duplication. of programs, projects, and initiatives ‘‘SEC. 708. ACQUISITION DOCUMENTATION. This bill would force the administra- have sprouted up to combat terrorist ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For each major acquisi- tion to assess all of the efforts in place travel since 9/11, but there is no over- tion program, the Secretary, acting through to stop terrorists from crossing bor- arching strategy to coordinate them. the Under Secretary for Management, shall ders, streamline them, identify secu- Importantly, H.R. 4408 requires that require the head of a relevant component or rity gaps, and prioritize taxpayer dol- the strategy include an updated, full office to— lars where they are needed most. It accounting and description of Amer- ‘‘(1) maintain acquisition documentation would also, for the first time ever, re- ica’s terror travel preventative and that is complete, accurate, timely, and valid quire the White House to produce a protective measures. This accounting and that includes, at a minimum— should provide a valuable baseline for ‘‘(A) operational requirements that are plan for intercepting foreign fighters. validated consistent with Departmental pol- After 9/11, we spent a lot of time fo- future efforts to prevent terrorist trav- icy and changes to those requirements, as cused on keeping terrorists from get- el. appropriate; ting into our country, but we did not H.R. 4408 requires the President to ‘‘(B) a complete lifecycle cost estimate spend enough time focused on stopping submit to Congress a national strategy with supporting documentation; terrorists from recruiting our citizens focused on disrupting and intercepting ‘‘(C) verification of the lifecycle cost esti- to leave it and become overseas terrorists and foreign fighters. The mate against independent cost estimates, operatives. Once they travel to ter- strategy is to include an accounting of and reconciliation of any differences; rorist safe havens, these individuals be- all U.S. Government programs to con- ‘‘(D) a cost-benefit analysis with sup- porting documentation; and come a triple threat. They strengthen strain terrorist travel, identify gaps ‘‘(E) a schedule, including, as appropriate, jihadist groups on the ground, incite and how they will be closed, and de- an integrated master schedule; followers back home to conduct at- scribe actions to eliminate waste, over- ‘‘(2) prepare cost estimates and schedules tacks, and can return battle-hardened lap, and duplication of efforts. for major acquisition programs, as required

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.011 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 under subparagraphs (B) and (E), in a man- management of its major purchases of Under H.R. 4398, DHS would have to ner consistent with best practices as identi- systems to secure the border, better maintain current cost estimates and fied by the Comptroller General of the screen travelers, protect our shores, schedules for major acquisition pro- United States; and and other vital missions. grams. These sources of critical infor- ‘‘(3) submit certain acquisition documenta- Too often DHS has failed to docu- tion to the Secretary to produce an annual mation for acquisition decisionmakers comprehensive report on the status of de- ment what these programs will cost, would have to conform to best prac- partmental acquisitions for submission to when they will be complete, and what tices, as identified by the Government Congress. they will deliver. It is unacceptable to Accountability Office. ‘‘(b) WAIVER.—On a case-by-case basis, the spend billions of taxpayer dollars and Additionally, each component head Secretary may waive the requirement under not document this important informa- within DHS would be obligated to sub- paragraph (3) of subsection (a) for a fiscal tion. H.R. 4398 will help our committee mit acquisition documentation to the year if either— and congressional watchdogs hold the Secretary for the production of an an- ‘‘(1) the program has not— ‘‘(A) entered the full rate production phase Department accountable, and ensure nual comprehensive report to Congress in the acquisition lifecycle; taxpayers dollars are being spent in an on the status of the acquisition. Under ‘‘(B) had a reasonable cost estimate estab- efficient and effective manner. H.R. 4398, the Secretary could only lished; and This bill uses language similar to waive these requirements in very lim- ‘‘(C) had a system configuration defined H.R. 3572, the DHS Headquarters Re- ited circumstances. fully; or form and Improvement Act, which also Mr. Speaker, for the reasons I have ‘‘(2) the program does not meet the defini- includes language that would com- outlined here, I urge support for H.R. tion of capital asset, as such term is defined prehensively reform DHS’ acquisition 4398. by the Director of the Office of Management process. H.R. 3572 passed the House Mr. Speaker, anything less than an and Budget. ‘‘(c) CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT.—At the unanimously in October of last year, up-to-date acquisition documentation same time the President’s budget is sub- but has yet to be acted upon in the increases the odds of cost and schedule mitted for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) Senate. overruns. It also risks delayed delivery of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary This important, bipartisan legisla- of critical capabilities and wastefully shall make information available, as applica- tion will improve the oversight and depletes resources that could be put to ble, to the Committee on Homeland Security management of billions of taxpayer better use to protect the homeland. of the House of Representatives and the dollars. It would empower DHS leaders The Homeland Security Committee Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- to hold programs accountable, increase favorably reported H.R. 4398 on Feb- ernmental Affairs of the Senate information on the requirement under subsection (a) in transparency for Congress, and require ruary 2 by a unanimous vote, and I the prior fiscal year that includes the fol- DHS to articulate a roadmap for how it thank my colleague for being a part of lowing specific information regarding each spends billion of dollars to secure that. program for which the Secretary has issued America. The fact that this legislation is co- a waiver under subsection (b): Safeguarding Americans’ hard-earned sponsored by Representatives MCCAUL ‘‘(1) The grounds for granting a waiver for taxpayer dollars is why our constitu- and THOMPSON, the chairman and rank- that program. ents sent us to Washington. I urge the ing member of our committee, reflects ‘‘(2) The projected cost of that program. Senate to act swiftly on these bills to a strong commitment to bolstering the ‘‘(3) The proportion of a component’s or of- fice’s annual acquisition budget attributed improve the management of the De- effectiveness of DHS acquisition pro- to that program, as available. partment of Homeland Security. grams. ‘‘(4) Information on the significance of the I commend Ranking Member WATSON I urge passage of H.R. 4398, a bill that program with respect to the component’s op- COLEMAN for her leadership on this will help ensure that DHS is a good erations and execution of its mission. issue, and I ask all Members to join me steward of taxpayer dollars and can ‘‘(d) MAJOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM DE- in support of this legislation. provide DHS operators in the field with FINED.—In this section, the term ‘major ac- I reserve the balance of my time. the tools they need to protect the quisition program’ means a Department ac- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. American people. quisition program that is estimated by the Speaker, I yield myself such time as I I yield back the balance of my time. Secretary to require an eventual total ex- may consume. Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- penditure of at least $300,000,000 (based on Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. fiscal year 2016 constant dollars) over its self such time as I may consume. lifecycle cost.’’. 4398, the DHS Acquisition Documenta- Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of tion Integrity Act of 2016. I introduced colleagues to support H.R. 4398. contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- this legislation to ensure that, when it I yield back the balance of my time. curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is comes to managing acquisitions, the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise amended by adding after the item related to Department of Homeland Security gets today in strong support of H.R. 4398, ‘‘DHS section 707 the following new item: the fundamentals right. Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of ‘‘Sec. 708. Acquisition documentation.’’. H.R. 4398 would require ‘‘complete, 2016.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- accurate, timely, and valid’’ docu- I support this bill because it requires the ant to the rule, the gentleman from mentation to be maintained for each of DHS to produce cost estimates and schedules New York (Mr. KATKO) and the gentle- the Department’s major acquisition for all major acquisition programs and to main- woman from New Jersey (Mrs. WATSON programs. A major acquisition program tain complete and accurate documentation of COLEMAN) each will control 20 minutes. is defined as one with a life-cycle cost these projects. The Chair recognizes the gentleman estimated at $300 million or more. Specifically, for all programs expected to from New York. Later this week, the subcommittee cost $300 million or more over its lifecycle, the GENERAL LEAVE on which I serve as ranking member department must maintain complete, accurate, Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I ask will be conducting an oversight hearing timely and valid acquisition documentation. unanimous consent that all Members about an acquisition that is, to my This bill will set a standard for all programs have 5 legislative days within which to mind, a textbook case of why my legis- under DHS to follow and will save programs revise and extend their remarks. lation is so critical. money and time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there After more than 12 years of effort at Government Accountability Office (GAO) re- objection to the request of the gen- delivering a Department-wide human viewed 22 major programs in DHS and out of tleman from New York? resource IT system and the expenditure 22 major programs: There was no objection. of hundreds of millions of dollars, DHS 1. GAO was unable to access six programs Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- has virtually nothing to show for it. (including four in Customs and Border Protec- self such time as I may consume. tion). Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support b 1630 2. The remaining 14 programs experienced of H.R. 4398, the Department of Home- That acquisition, the Human Re- schedule slips and cost growths. land Security Acquisition Documenta- source Information Technology pro- On average, these program milestones tion Integrity Act. gram, or HRIT, lacked basic acquisi- slipped more than three and a half year, and This legislation requires the Depart- tion documentation, including a valid their life-cycle cost estimates increased by ment of Homeland Security to improve cost estimate and schedule. $9.7 billion, or 18 percent.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23FE7.008 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H833 As a member of the Homeland Security or Syria from the United States, including The ability to make it to a war zone Committee, I believe this act will maintain a the timely identification of suspects, infor- has grave consequences. Those who standard across the board for programs to fol- mation sharing, intervention, and interdic- have been radicalized gain firsthand tion; and knowledge and training, making them low the Government Accountability Office’s (3) identify lessons learned and areas for (GAO’s) best practices. improvement to prevent additional travel by an even greater threat. The Department of Homeland Security is such persons to a conflict zone in Iraq or There is a clear breakdown in our constantly changing to fit the needs of our Syria, or other terrorist safe havens abroad, ability to identify and then prevent ever-changing world and there is a need of to join or provide material support or re- these individuals from leaving the transparency between the DHS and GAO. sources to a terrorist organization. country in the first place. That is why This bill further requires that cost estimates (b) INFORMATION SHARING.—If necessary, I introduced the Foreign Fighter Re- the President shall direct the heads of rel- view Act of 2016. and schedules for major acquisition programs evant Federal agencies to provide the appro- be consistent with best practices as identified The bill requires the Department of priate information necessary for the Sec- Homeland Security to study and iden- by GAO. retary of Homeland Security to complete the Finally this bill limits the Secretary’s author- review required under subsection (a). tify all known foreign fighter travel in ity to waive acquisition documentation require- (c) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later an effort to highlight the specific chal- ments for a report to Congress on the status than 120 days after the date of the enactment lenges and impediments that law en- of major acquisition programs. of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- forcement faces in its attempts to stop rity shall, consistent with the protection of individuals from joining terrorist This sets forth narrow conditions where classified information, submit to the appro- waivers could be granted for a fiscal year, and groups in Iraq and Syria. priate congressional committees the results DHS should already be collecting this requiring the Secretary to report annually to of the review required under subsection (a), kind of data and conducting this type the Congressional homeland-security commit- which may include information on travel of analysis. The findings from this type tees on each use of waiver authority during routes of greatest concern. ROHIBITION ON DDITIONAL UNDING of study are crucial to informing Con- the preceding fiscal year. (d) P A F .— No additional funds are authorized to be ap- gress on additional steps we can take This bill creates an accountability model for propriated to carry out this section. to improve the security of our Nation. the DHS which creates transparency between (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: This was a key finding in the bipar- GAO and DHS and saves programs time and (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- tisan Task Force on Combating Ter- money, I urge my colleagues to support this TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional rorist and Foreign Fighter Travel, of bill. committees’’ means— (A) in the House of Representatives— which I was a member. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The It is imperative that we get the right question is on the motion offered by (i) the Committee on Homeland Security; (ii) the Permanent Select Committee on information to the right people at the the gentleman from New York (Mr. Intelligence; right time to catch those who have KATKO) that the House suspend the (iii) the Committee on the Judiciary; been radicalized before they leave the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4398. (iv) the Committee on Armed Services; country, not after they have gained The question was taken; and (two- (v) the Committee on Foreign Affairs; combat experience and returned to the thirds being in the affirmative) the (vi) the Committee on Financial Services; homeland. The Foreign Fighter Review rules were suspended and the bill was and (vii) the Committee on Appropriations; and Act of 2016 is the first step towards get- passed. ting our law enforcement agencies the A motion to reconsider was laid on (B) in the Senate— (i) the Committee on Homeland Security tools that they need to do just that. the table. and Governmental Affairs; I urge all Members to join me in sup- f (ii) the Select Committee on Intelligence; porting this bill. FOREIGN FIGHTER REVIEW ACT (iii) the Committee on the Judiciary; I reserve the balance of my time. (iv) the Committee on Armed Services; Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. OF 2016 (v) the Committee on Foreign Relations; Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I (vi) the Committee on Banking, Housing, may consume. move to suspend the rules and pass the and Urban Affairs; and Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. bill (H.R. 4402) to require a review of (vii) the Committee on Appropriations. 4402, the Foreign Fighter Review Act of information regarding persons who (2) MATERIAL SUPPORT OR RESOURCES.—The 2016. have traveled or attempted to travel term ‘‘material support or resources’’ has Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4402 requires the the meaning given such term in section from the United States to support ter- 2339A of title 18, United States Code. President, through the Department of Homeland Security, to review informa- rorist organizations in Syria and Iraq, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion regarding persons who have trav- and for other purposes, as amended. ant to the rule, the gentleman from The Clerk read the title of the bill. eled or attempted to travel from the Texas (Mr. HURD) and the gentlewoman The text of the bill is as follows: United States to Syria and Iraq since from New Jersey (Mrs. WATSON COLE- 2011 to support terrorist organizations. H.R. 4402 MAN) each will control 20 minutes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The Chair recognizes the gentleman This legislation reflects a rec- resentatives of the United States of America in from Texas. ommendation issued by the Committee Congress assembled, GENERAL LEAVE on Homeland Security’s Task Force on SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Combating Terrorist and Foreign This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Foreign ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Fighter Travel in its final report. Fighter Review Act of 2016’’. bers have 5 legislative days within The report found that a large number SEC. 2. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT REVIEW which to revise and extend their re- of U.S. persons have been able to travel OF CERTAIN FOREIGN FIGHTERS. marks and include any extraneous ma- to dangerous terrorist safe havens in (a) REVIEW.—Not later than 30 days after Iraq and Syria and return to the United the date of the enactment of this Act, the terials on the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there States without interdiction. I believe President, acting through the Secretary of there is a lot to be learned from the in- Homeland Security, shall initiate a review of objection to the request of the gen- known instances since 2011 in which a person tleman from Texas? stances where we failed to interdict has traveled or attempted to travel to a con- There was no objection. persons who traveled to terrorist safe flict zone in Iraq or Syria from the United Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I havens. These ‘‘lessons learned’’ could States to join or provide material support or yield myself such time as I may con- reveal systematic weaknesses in our resources to a terrorist organization. Such sume. security programs and highlight areas review shall— Mr. Speaker, there have been over 250 for enhancements. (1) include relevant unclassified and classi- cases of Americans attempting to trav- While many Federal agencies have fied information held by the United States el to Syria and Iraq in order to support completed individual reviews of cases Government related to each instance; within their purview, a coordinated (2) ascertain which factors, including oper- terrorist groups since 2011. Overall, 85 ational issues, security vulnerabilities, sys- percent of Westerners attempting to and comprehensive interagency after- temic challenges, or other issues that may join groups like ISIS are succeeding action review has never been under- have undermined efforts to prevent the trav- without being apprehended by law en- taken. H.R. 4402 would require just el of such persons to a conflict zone in Iraq forcement officials. such a review.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE7.009 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H834 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 H.R. 4402 has the potential to standing of the circumstances sur- the most accurate and effective terrorist strengthen coordination across the rounding travel or attempted travel screening tools available. Federal Government to help prevent from the U.S. to terrorist safe havens H.R. 4402 helps address this problem by U.S. persons from exploiting vulnera- in Syria and Iraq. identifying areas for improvement to prevent bilities in our security apparatus to Under this measure, the review is to additional travel by ‘‘Foreign Fighters’’ to con- travel under the radar to terrorist be submitted to Congress within 120 flict zones in areas such as Iraq, Syria, or camps and safe havens in the future. As days of enactment. The findings of that other terrorist safe havens abroad, to join or such, Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage review have the potential to inform provide material support or resources to a ter- of H.R. 4402. policymakers as we work to strengthen rorist organization. I reserve the balance of my time. our ability to prevent travel to ter- Specifically, H.R. 4402 directs the Secretary Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rorist sanctuaries and terrorism at of the Department of Homeland Security to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished large. conduct a review and report to the Congress gentleman from New York (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance on the following: KATKO). of my time. 1. Relevant unclassified and classified infor- Mr. KATKO. I thank the distin- Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I mation held by the U.S. government related to guished gentleman from Texas for yield myself such time as I may con- each instance: yielding. sume. 2. The factors including operational issues, Mr. Speaker, after having spent Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my security vulnerabilities and systemic chal- much of the last year heading a bipar- colleagues to support H.R. 4402. I would lenges that may have undermined efforts to tisan task force with the author of this like to thank both the gentleman from prevent the travel of such persons to a conflict bill, Mr. HURD, it became clear that we New York for his leadership on the zone in Iraq or Syria, including the timely iden- are not winning the fight to keep task force and my colleague from New tification of suspects, information sharing, Americans from being recruited by ter- Jersey for her work on the Homeland intervention and interdiction. rorist groups. Security Committee. 3. The lessons learned and areas for im- The majority of our citizens who I yield back the balance of my time. provement to prevent additional travel by such have tried to go to join ISIS have suc- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in persons to conflict zones or other terrorist safe ceeded in doing so. They were not support of H.R. 4402 the ‘‘Foreign Fighter Re- havens. stopped by law enforcement. And while view Act of 2016,’’ which requires the presi- The bill also requires the President to direct authorities have worked hard and have dent, acting through the Homeland Security the heads of relevant federal agencies to pro- disrupted serious plots, we have got to Secretary, to initiate a review of known in- vide to the Homeland Security Secretary the do more to shut down the foreign fight- stances since 2011 in which a person has information needed to complete the review, er pipeline. traveled or attempted to travel from the United which is due within 120 days of enactment. On the House Homeland Security States to a conflict zone in Iraq or Syria to join Mr. Speaker, it is encouraging that progress Committee, we are constantly briefed or provide material support or resources to a has been made in preventing individuals in- about the new threat streams, the terrorist organization. spired by the Islamic State and other Islamic soaring number of terror investigations As a senior member of the House Com- extremist groups to either travel to Syria and here at home, and the Americans being mittee on Homeland Security and the Ranking Iraq or carry out attacks on U.S. soil, but we lured to fight in places like Syria Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on need to do more and remain ever vigilant to alongside ISIS. Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and In- protect the security of our homeland. We cannot simply listen to this infor- vestigations, I take seriously threats to the se- H.R. 4402 is a positive step in the right di- mation and sit on our hands. We need curity of the homeland and our responsibility rection and I urge all Members to support this to act. I commend my colleague for to put in place adequate measures to defeat important legislation. this bill and for implementing one of them. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The our important task force recommenda- That is why in the first session of this Con- question is on the motion offered by tions. gress I introduced H.R. 48 ‘‘No Fly for Foreign the gentleman from Texas (Mr. HURD) We need to conduct a top-to-bottom Fighters Act,’’ which reviews the completeness that the House suspend the rules and review of instances where Americans of the Terrorist Screening Database and the pass the bill, H.R. 4402, as amended. were recruited to fight with jihadist terrorist watch list utilized by the Transpor- The question was taken. groups abroad, and we need to figure tation Security Administration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the out where we could have done more to I support H.R. 4402 because it would evalu- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being stop it. This is why I rise in strong sup- ate any flaws in existing programs or proce- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. port of H.R. 4402, the Foreign Fighter dures that aim to prevent such travel and Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on Review Act of 2016. This legislation identify ways to improve their effectiveness. that I demand the yeas and nays. will ensure that our government takes Since 2011, more than 30,000 foreign fight- The yeas and nays were ordered. a hard look at how to better deter, de- ers from over 100 different countries have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tect, and disrupt terrorist travel, espe- traveled to Syria and Iraq to fight for ISIL. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- cially when it involves our own citi- In the last 18 months, the number of foreign ceedings on this motion will be post- zens. fighters traveling to Syria and Iraq has more poned. But this will not be some review that than doubled. is ordered and then forgotten. The ad- In the first six months of 2015, more than f ministration is required to return to 7,000 foreign fighters have arrived in Syria Congress with the ‘‘lessons learned’’ and Iraq. RECESS from these recent cases so that we can According to a report issued last year by the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- fix the problem, rather than allow it to Committee on Homeland Security’s Foreign ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair persist. Fighter Task Force, U.S. officials apprehended declares the House in recess until ap- My colleague has a wealth of knowl- less than 20 percent (28/250) of Americans proximately 6:30 p.m. today. edge that proved to be invaluable dur- who sought to travel to the region. Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 41 min- ing the past year on the task force The report also found that while information utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. when we focused on these issues. I sharing had improved, there is currently no would like to conclude by thanking Mr. comprehensive global database of foreign f HURD for his steadfast leadership, espe- fighters. cially on national security issues. It is estimated that at 250 persons who have b 1830 Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. traveled to Syria or Iraq to join ISIS hold Speaker, I yield myself such time as I American citizenship. AFTER RECESS may consume. Since these persons who identify with the The recess having expired, the House Mr. Speaker, I again urge passage of terrorist aims of ISIS can leave and enter the was called to order by the Speaker pro H.R. 4402, a bill that seeks to improve United States, it is critically important that tempore (Mr. WOMACK) at 6 o’clock and the Federal Government’s under- American customs and security officials have 30 minutes p.m.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.017 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H835 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Hensarling McCaul Ryan (OH) b 1851 PRO TEMPORE Hice, Jody B. McClintock Salmon Higgins McCollum Sa´ nchez, Linda So (two-thirds being in the affirma- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Hill McDermott T. tive) the rules were suspended and the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Himes McGovern Sanford Hinojosa McHenry Sarbanes bill, as amended, was passed. will resume on motions to suspend the Holding McKinley Scalise The result of the vote was announced rules previously postponed. Honda McMorris Schiff as above recorded. Votes will be taken in the following Hoyer Rodgers Schrader Hudson McNerney Schweikert A motion to reconsider was laid on order: Huelskamp McSally Scott (VA) the table. H.R. 4408, by the yeas and nays; Huffman Meadows Scott, Austin Stated for: H.R. 4402, by the yeas and nays. Hunter Meehan Scott, David The first electronic vote will be con- Hurd (TX) Meeks Sensenbrenner Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, during Hurt (VA) Meng Serrano rollcall vote No. 83 on February 23, 2016, I ducted as a 15-minute vote. The second Israel Messer Sessions electronic vote will be conducted as a Issa Mica Sewell (AL) was unavoidably detained. Had I been 5-minute vote. Jackson Lee Miller (FL) Sherman present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Jeffries Miller (MI) Shimkus Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tues- f Jenkins (KS) Moolenaar Shuster Jenkins (WV) Mooney (WV) Sinema day, February 23, 2016, I was absent during Johnson (GA) Moore Sires rollcall vote No. 83. Had I been present, I NATIONAL STRATEGY TO COMBAT Johnson (OH) Moulton Slaughter would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on the motion to sus- TERRORIST TRAVEL ACT OF 2016 Johnson, E. B. Mullin Smith (MO) pend the rules and pass H.R. 4408—National Johnson, Sam Mulvaney Smith (NE) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Jolly Murphy (FL) Smith (NJ) Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of finished business is the vote on the mo- Jones Murphy (PA) Smith (TX) 2016, as amended. tion to suspend the rules and pass the Jordan Nadler Speier Joyce Neal Stefanik bill (H.R. 4408) to require the develop- Kaptur Neugebauer Stewart f ment of a national strategy to combat Katko Newhouse Stivers terrorist travel, and for other purposes, Keating Noem Stutzman MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR VIC- as amended, on which the yeas and Kelly (MS) Nolan Swalwell (CA) Kelly (PA) Norcross Takai TIMS OF KALAMAZOO SHOOT- nays were ordered. Kennedy Nugent Takano INGS The Clerk read the title of the bill. Kildee Nunes Thompson (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kilmer O’Rourke Thompson (MS) (Mr. UPTON asked and was given question is on the motion offered by Kind Olson Thompson (PA) permission to address the House for 1 King (IA) Palazzo Thornberry minute.) the gentleman from New York (Mr. King (NY) Pallone Tiberi KATKO) that the House suspend the Kinzinger (IL) Palmer Tipton Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, Michigan rules and pass the bill, as amended. Kirkpatrick Pascrell Titus has had some tough times lately—Flint Kline Paulsen Tonko and now Kalamazoo—which was rocked The vote was taken by electronic de- Knight Payne Torres vice, and there were—yeas 392, nays 0, Kuster Pearce Trott this past weekend by terrible random not voting 41, as follows: Labrador Pelosi Tsongas acts of violence that took six lives. LaHood Perlmutter Turner I rise today with my Michigan col- [Roll No. 83] LaMalfa Peters Upton YEAS—392 Lamborn Peterson Valadao leagues to offer support and encourage- Lance Pingree Van Hollen ment for the victims’ friends and fami- Abraham Castor (FL) Duncan (SC) Langevin Pittenger Vargas lies. We should continue to keep them Adams Castro (TX) Duncan (TN) Larsen (WA) Pitts Veasey Aderholt Chabot Edwards Larson (CT) Pocan Vela´ zquez in our hearts and in our minds. Aguilar Chaffetz Ellison Latta Poliquin Visclosky I want to thank the countless folks Allen Chu, Judy Ellmers (NC) Lawrence Polis Wagner on the front lines who helped prevent Amash Cicilline Emmer (MN) Levin Pompeo Walberg Amodei Clark (MA) Engel Lewis Posey Walker this tragedy from, yes, even being Ashford Clarke (NY) Eshoo Lieu, Ted Price, Tom Walorski worse. The swift actions of those on Barletta Clawson (FL) Esty Lipinski Quigley Walters, Mimi Barr Clay Farenthold the ground deserve to be commended, LoBiondo Rangel Walz particularly the Kalamazoo Sheriff’s Barton Cleaver Farr Loebsack Ratcliffe Wasserman Bass Coffman Fitzpatrick Lofgren Reed Schultz Department, led by Sheriff Richard Beatty Cohen Fleischmann Long Reichert Waters, Maxine Fuller, Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief Becerra Cole Fleming Loudermilk Renacci Watson Coleman Jeff Hadley, and Mayor Bobby Hope- Benishek Collins (GA) Flores Love Ribble Weber (TX) Bera Collins (NY) Forbes Lowenthal Rice (NY) Webster (FL) well. Beyer Comstock Foster Lowey Rice (SC) Wenstrup I ask my colleagues and those who Bilirakis Conaway Foxx Lucas Rigell Westerman hear this message across the country Bishop (GA) Connolly Frankel (FL) Luetkemeyer Roe (TN) Westmoreland Bishop (MI) Conyers Franks (AZ) Lujan Grisham Rogers (AL) Whitfield to pray for the families of the six vic- Bishop (UT) Cooper Frelinghuysen (NM) Rogers (KY) Williams tims and the recovery of the two in- Black Costa Fudge Luja´ n, Ben Ray Rokita Wilson (FL) Blum Costello (PA) Gabbard jured, including 14-year-old Abigail (NM) Rooney (FL) Wilson (SC) Kopf of Battle Creek, who is fighting Blumenauer Courtney Garamendi Lummis Ros-Lehtinen Wittman Bonamici Cramer Garrett Lynch Roskam Womack for her life, and Tiana Carruthers of Bost Crawford Gibbs MacArthur Ross Woodall Richland Township, who put herself in Boustany Crenshaw Gibson Maloney, Rothfus Yoder front of two children and was shot mul- Boyle, Brendan Crowley Gohmert Carolyn Rouzer Yoho F. Cuellar Goodlatte Maloney, Sean Roybal-Allard Young (AK) tiple times. Brady (PA) Culberson Gosar Marino Royce Young (IA) It is heartbreaking, but we know that Brady (TX) Curbelo (FL) Gowdy Massie Ruiz Young (IN) our Kalamazoo community can and Brat Davis (CA) Graham Matsui Ruppersberger Zeldin Bridenstine Davis, Danny Granger McCarthy Russell Zinke will recover from this tragedy. We will Brooks (AL) Davis, Rodney Graves (GA) never forget what happened. We re- Brooks (IN) DeFazio Graves (LA) NOT VOTING—41 Brown (FL) DeGette Graves (MO) member the lives of Mary Lou Nye of Brownley (CA) Delaney Green, Al Babin Fortenberry Poe (TX) Baroda; Mary Jo Nye, Dorothy Brown, Buck DeLauro Griffith Blackburn Gallego Price (NC) and Barbara Hawthorne of Battle Bucshon DelBene Grothman Buchanan Grayson Richmond Creek; and Tyler Smith and his dad, Burgess Denham Guinta Butterfield Green, Gene Roby Bustos Dent Guthrie Byrne Grijalva Rohrabacher Richard Smith, of Mattawan. Calvert DeSantis Gutie´rrez Clyburn Hastings Rush This tragedy will not define us, it Capps DeSaulnier Hahn Cook Herrera Beutler Sanchez, Loretta will not divide us, and it will not defeat Capuano DesJarlais Hanna Cummings Huizenga (MI) Schakowsky Ca´ rdenas Deutch Hardy Doggett Hultgren Simpson us. We are Kalamazoo. Carney Diaz-Balart Harper Doyle, Michael Kelly (IL) Smith (WA) I ask that the House pause for a mo- Carson (IN) Dingell Harris F. Lee Vela ment of silence in honor of those im- Carter (GA) Dold Hartzler Duckworth Marchant Walden Carter (TX) Donovan Heck (NV) Fattah Napolitano Welch pacted by the tragic events in Kala- Cartwright Duffy Heck (WA) Fincher Perry Yarmuth mazoo.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.020 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 FOREIGN FIGHTER REVIEW ACT Kennedy Mullin Scott, David The result of the vote was announced Kildee Mulvaney Sensenbrenner OF 2016 Kilmer Murphy (FL) Serrano as above recorded. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Kind Murphy (PA) Sessions A motion to reconsider was laid on King (IA) Nadler Sewell (AL) the table. objection, 5-minute voting will con- King (NY) Neugebauer Sherman tinue. Kinzinger (IL) Newhouse Shimkus Stated for: There was no objection. Kirkpatrick Noem Shuster Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, dur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Kline Nolan Sinema Knight Norcross Sires ing rollcall vote No. 84 on February 23, 2016, finished business is the vote on the mo- Kuster Nugent Slaughter I was unavoidably detained. Had I been tion to suspend the rules and pass the Labrador Nunes Smith (MO) present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ bill (H.R. 4402) to require a review of LaHood O’Rourke Smith (NJ) LaMalfa Olson Smith (TX) Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, information regarding persons who Lamborn Palazzo Speier on rollcall No. 84, I was unavoidably detained. have traveled or attempted to travel Lance Pallone Stefanik Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Langevin Palmer from the United States to support ter- Stewart Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, on rorist organizations in Syria and Iraq, Larsen (WA) Pascrell Stivers Larson (CT) Paulsen Stutzman Tuesday, February 23, 2016, I was absent and for other purposes, as amended, on Latta Payne Swalwell (CA) during rollcall vote No. 84. Had I been Lawrence Pearce which the yeas and nays were ordered. Takai present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on the mo- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Lee Pelosi Takano Levin Perlmutter Thompson (CA) tion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lewis Peters Thompson (MS) 4402—Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016, as question is on the motion offered by Lieu, Ted Peterson Thompson (PA) amended. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. HURD) Lipinski Pingree Thornberry LoBiondo Pittenger Tiberi PERSONAL EXPLANATION that the House suspend the rules and Loebsack Pitts Tipton Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. pass the bill, as amended. Lofgren Pocan Titus This is a 5-minute vote. Long Poliquin Tonko 83 and 84, I was unavoidably detained and Loudermilk Polis Torres missed rollcall vote No. 83 (H.R. 4408) and The vote was taken by electronic de- Love Pompeo Trott Lowenthal Posey rollcall vote No. 84 (H.R. 4402). Had I been vice, and there were—yeas 397, nays 0, Tsongas Lowey Price (NC) present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on both not voting 36, as follows: Turner Lucas Quigley Upton missed votes. [Roll No. 84] Luetkemeyer Rangel Valadao Lujan Grisham Ratcliffe PERSONAL EXPLANATION YEAS—397 Van Hollen (NM) Reed Vargas Abraham Cole Gallego Luja´ n, Ben Ray Reichert Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Veasey Adams Collins (GA) Garamendi (NM) Renacci Speaker, I request to have it noted in the Vela´ zquez Aderholt Collins (NY) Garrett Lummis Ribble CONGRESSIONAL RECORD that I was unable to Aguilar Comstock Gibbs Visclosky Lynch Rice (NY) vote on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 due to Allen Conaway Gibson MacArthur Rice (SC) Wagner Amash Connolly Gohmert Maloney, Richmond Walberg important events in our district in Houston and Amodei Conyers Goodlatte Carolyn Rigell Walden Harris County, Texas. If I had been able to Ashford Cooper Gosar Maloney, Sean Roe (TN) Walker vote, I would have voted as follows: On pas- Barletta Costa Gowdy Marino Rogers (AL) Walorski Barr Costello (PA) Graham Massie Rogers (KY) Walters, Mimi sage of H.R. 4408, the National Strategy to Barton Courtney Granger Matsui Rokita Walz Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016, as Bass Cramer Graves (GA) McCarthy Rooney (FL) Wasserman amended, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ On pas- Beatty Crawford Graves (LA) Schultz McCaul Ros-Lehtinen sage of H.R. 4402, the Foreign Fighter Review Becerra Crenshaw Graves (MO) McClintock Roskam Waters, Maxine Benishek Crowley Green, Al McCollum Ross Watson Coleman Act of 2016, as amended, I would have voted Bera Cuellar Griffith McDermott Rothfus Weber (TX) ‘‘yea.’’ Beyer Culberson Grothman McGovern Rouzer Webster (FL) Bilirakis Curbelo (FL) Guinta McHenry Roybal-Allard Welch Bishop (GA) Davis (CA) Guthrie McKinley Royce Wenstrup f Bishop (MI) Davis, Danny Gutie´rrez McMorris Ruiz Westerman Bishop (UT) Davis, Rodney Hahn Rodgers Ruppersberger Westmoreland REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Black DeFazio Hanna McNerney Russell Williams Blum DeGette Hardy McSally Ryan (OH) Wilson (FL) VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Blumenauer Delaney Harper Meadows Salmon Wilson (SC) H.R. 3624, FRAUDULENT JOINDER Bonamici DeLauro Harris Meehan Sa´ nchez, Linda Wittman PREVENTION ACT OF 2016 Bost DelBene Hartzler Meeks T. Womack Boustany Denham Heck (NV) Meng Sanford Woodall Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, from the Boyle, Brendan Dent Heck (WA) Messer Sarbanes Yarmuth F. DeSantis Hensarling Mica Scalise Yoder Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- Brady (PA) DeSaulnier Hice, Jody B. Miller (FL) Schakowsky Yoho ileged report (Rept. No. 114–428) on the Brady (TX) DesJarlais Higgins Miller (MI) Schiff Young (AK) resolution (H. Res. 618) providing for Brat Deutch Hill Moolenaar Schrader Young (IA) consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) to Bridenstine Diaz-Balart Himes Mooney (WV) Schweikert Young (IN) Brooks (AL) Dingell Hinojosa Moore Scott (VA) Zeldin amend title 28, United States Code, to Brooks (IN) Doggett Holding Moulton Scott, Austin Zinke prevent fraudulent joinder, which was Brown (FL) Dold Honda Brownley (CA) Donovan Hoyer NOT VOTING—36 referred to the House Calendar and or- dered to be printed. Buck Duffy Hudson Babin Fincher Poe (TX) Bucshon Duncan (SC) Huelskamp Blackburn Grayson Price, Tom Burgess Duncan (TN) Huffman Buchanan Green, Gene Roby f Bustos Edwards Hunter Butterfield Grijalva Rohrabacher Calvert Ellison Hurd (TX) Byrne Hastings Capps Ellmers (NC) Hurt (VA) Rush Cicilline Herrera Beutler Sanchez, Loretta REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Capuano Emmer (MN) Israel Clyburn Huizenga (MI) Ca´ rdenas Engel Issa Simpson VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Cook Hultgren Smith (NE) Carney Eshoo Jackson Lee Cummings Kelly (IL) H.R. 2406, SPORTSMEN’S HERIT- Smith (WA) Carson (IN) Esty Jeffries Doyle, Michael Marchant AGE AND RECREATIONAL EN- Vela Carter (GA) Farenthold Jenkins (KS) F. Napolitano Whitfield HANCEMENT ACT OF 2015 Carter (TX) Farr Jenkins (WV) Duckworth Neal Cartwright Fitzpatrick Johnson (GA) Fattah Perry Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, from the Castor (FL) Fleischmann Johnson (OH) Castro (TX) Fleming Johnson, E. B. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- Chabot Flores Johnson, Sam The SPEAKER pro tempore (during ileged report (Rept. No. 114–429) on the Chaffetz Forbes Jolly resolution (H. Res. 619) providing for Chu, Judy Fortenberry Jones the vote) (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN). There Clark (MA) Foster Jordan are 2 minutes remaining. consideration of the bill (H.R. 2406) to Clarke (NY) Foxx Joyce protect and enhance opportunities for Clawson (FL) Frankel (FL) Kaptur b 1901 recreational hunting, fishing, and Clay Franks (AZ) Katko So (two-thirds being in the affirma- shooting, and for other purposes, which Cleaver Frelinghuysen Keating Coffman Fudge Kelly (MS) tive) the rules were suspended and the was referred to the House Calendar and Cohen Gabbard Kelly (PA) bill, as amended, was passed. ordered to be printed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.022 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H837 EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES The text of the concurrent resolution Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- is as follows: there is senseless gun violence. TIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE H. CON. RES. 113 Over the past weekend in our com- HONORABLE ANTONIN SCALIA, Resolved by the House of Representatives (the munity, a young man who was 19 years ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SU- Senate concurring), old, who worked in a pizzeria, was PREME COURT OF THE UNITED SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR gunned down. The story says that, dur- STATES CEREMONY TO PRESENT CONGRES- ing this robbery, he attempted to re- SIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO THE Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I spond to the killer’s demands. In spite BORINQUENEERS. of that, he was gunned down—mur- offer a privileged resolution and ask Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor for its immediate consideration. Center is authorized to be used on April 13, dered. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- 2016, for a ceremony to present the Congres- We have listened to the sad but elo- lows: sional Gold Medal collectively to the 65th In- quent comments of our colleagues from fantry Regiment, known as the Michigan of vicious gun violence—of a H. RES. 620 ‘‘Borinqueneers’’, in recognition of its pio- person with 11 guns in his home. Yes, Resolved, That the House has heard with neering military service, devotion to duty, as many say, people kill; guns don’t— profound sorrow of the death of the Honor- and many acts of valor in the face of adver- able Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the but they use guns to kill. sity. Physical preparations for the conduct It is time for this Congress, as many Supreme Court of the United States. of the ceremony shall be carried out in ac- Resolved, That the House tenders its deep cordance with such conditions as the Archi- police officers have said to me, to get sympathy to the members of the family of tect of the Capitol may prescribe. its hands around the rampage of guns the late Associate Justice in their bereave- and gun violence, of senseless killings, The concurrent resolution was agreed ment. of bad guys—some good guys—killing to. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate people with guns. It is important to these resolutions to the Senate and to the A motion to reconsider was laid on close the gun show loophole, to be able Supreme Court and transmit a copy of the the table. same to the family of the late Associate Jus- to use and to demand science and safe- tice. f ty restraints. Resolved, That when the House adjourns ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER I am appalled, but I am outraged. today, it adjourn as a further mark of re- PRO TEMPORE Enough is enough of innocent people spect to the memory of the late Associate being killed by gun violence. Justice. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following tleman from California is recognized enrolled bill was signed by the Speaker THE HOUSE WILL STOP THE for 1 hour. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016: CLOSURE OF GUANTANAMO BAY Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, we H.R. 644, to reauthorize trade facili- (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- are adopting this resolution today in tation and trade enforcement functions mission to address the House for 1 honor of Justice Antonin Gregory and activities, and for other purposes. minute.) Scalia. f Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, today, His passion, his eloquence, his intel- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EDEN our administration announced that ligence, and, indeed, his courageous de- PRAIRIE GIRLS HOCKEY TEAM they would go against the American fense of our Constitution was un- people and shut down Guantanamo Bay matched. He exemplified how prin- (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given Cuba, GTMO. ciples should be practiced and served as permission to address the House for 1 The detainees being held at GTMO an irreplaceable beacon and guardian minute and to revise and extend his re- are there for one reason—our Constitu- of federalism, of the separation of pow- marks.) tion. ers, and of liberty throughout his serv- Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, I The administration wants to give the ice on the bench. rise to congratulate the Eden Prairie mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Our country has not only lost a great Girls Hockey Team for winning the Sheikh Mohammed, the same constitu- man but a profound man, a principled Minnesota High School State cham- tional rights he took from nearly 3,000 man, and a good man. pionship last weekend. innocent Americans whom he killed on I yield back the balance of my time, The Eagles prevailed in a tight con- September 11, 2001. All of the detainees and I move the previous question on test over Maple Grove in the title game at GTMO were captured by our mili- the resolution. when Lauren Eberle scored the game- tary on the battleground, not by the The previous question was ordered. winning goal in overtime. The 3–2 vic- police. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was The resolution was agreed to. tory marks the third State title for never told he had the right to remain A motion to reconsider was laid on Eden Prairie in the last 11 years. Eden silent when he was captured. Does he the table. Prairie was led by goals from Anna go free? Is there another loophole to f Gravelle and Rachel Werdin, along his freedom? with a strong performance between the Our administration’s actions are AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMAN- pipes by Alexa Dobchuk. against the will of the American people CIPATION HALL IN THE CAPITOL Madam Speaker, it takes commit- and are dangerous. This House and I VISITOR CENTER FOR A CERE- ment, it takes hard work, and it takes will stop them. MONY TO PRESENT THE CON- teamwork and dedication to achieve a f GRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL COL- State championship. This is even more LECTIVELY TO THE 65TH INFAN- especially impressive with the amount BOKO HARAM TRY REGIMENT, KNOWN AS THE of time that these student athletes (Ms. WILSON of Florida asked and ‘‘BORINQUENEERS’’ spend together in their studying, excel- was given permission to address the Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. ling in school, and participating in House for 1 minute.) Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- other extracurricular activities. Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, sent that the Committee on House Ad- Congratulations to the players, to tomorrow is Wear Red Wednesday to ministration be discharged from fur- the coaches, to the families, and to the Bring Back Our Girls. ther consideration of House Concurrent fans of the Eden Prairie Girls Hockey Right now, many female victims in Resolution 113, and ask for its imme- Team. Our community is very proud of Nigeria escaped the sexual violence of diate consideration in the House. you. Boko Haram only to face ill treatment The Clerk read the title of the con- f and mistrust in their communities. current resolution. Even worse, the children who are the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there GUN VIOLENCE result of rape are scorned, deemed born objection to the request of the gen- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was of bad blood. tleman from Illinois? given permission to address the House We must do what we can to ensure There was no objection. for 1 minute.) that the next generation of Nigerians

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.024 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 is free of Boko Haram. I am pleased I more will be perpetuated by this body and he was beloved by his colleagues on will be joining the Subcommittee on where both a Democrat and a Repub- the Court. He promoted the real con- Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade lican will receive this distinguished stitutional intent, for judges to inter- of the Committee on Foreign Affairs award based on the patriotism that pret the law, not legislating under- tomorrow as it holds a hearing on Boko they provided to their Nation. mining democracy. Haram. I hope the rest of the Congress I cannot think of two more exem- Nominated by President Ronald will also wake up to Boko Haram’s plary figures in this body than SAM Reagan in 1986 and confirmed unani- atrocities. The girls are still alive, but JOHNSON, who was nearly beaten to mously by the Senate, Justice Scalia are still missing. death in the Vietcong and imprisoned was the Court’s voice for opinions that Please continue to tweet, tweet, for 7 years, 42 months of solitary con- upheld conservative values, such as the tweet #bringbackourgirls and to tweet, finement, and JOHN LEWIS, who was District of Columbia v. Heller, defend- tweet, tweet #joinrepwilson. nearly beaten to death by the Alabama ing the right to bear arms by the Sec- Remember to wear something red police after crossing the Edmund ond Amendment. every Wednesday. It can be shoes, a Pettus Bridge. Our thoughts and prayers are with belt, a flower, a tie, a handkerchief, Please join us at the Library of Con- his wife, Maureen, their children, and jewelry—anything. Just wear some- gress. We will be here on the floor grandchildren. thing red. We cannot forget the vio- every day with my co-chair, TOM COLE, In conclusion, God bless our troops, lence in Nigeria by Boko Haram. to talk about this great event in their and may the President, by his actions, f honor. never forget September the 11th in the f global war on terrorism. HONORING PENN STATE DANCE f MARATHON SUPPORTING GUARDIAN HANDS FOUNDATION’S 3RD ANNUAL GUANTANAMO BAY (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania WALK AGAINST RARE DISEASES asked and was given permission to ad- (Mr. ROONEY of Florida asked and dress the House for 1 minute and to re- (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was was given permission to address the vise and extend his remarks.) given permission to address the House House for 1 minute.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speak- Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of her remarks.) er, I rise today in response to President the annual Penn State Dance Mara- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Obama’s announcement of his plans to thon, or ‘‘THON,’’ which was held over rise tonight to support the Guardian close the Guantanamo Bay detention the past weekend on Pennsylvania Hands Foundation in its 3rd Annual facility and transfer the detainees to State University’s main campus in Walk Against Rare Diseases, taking the United States. Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional place this Sunday, February 28th, in We, as a Congress, made our position District. Hialeah Gardens. on the closing of Guantanamo Bay THON is the largest student-run phi- In the United States, a disease is con- clear when we passed—and the Presi- lanthropy in the world, raising funds sidered rare if it impacts less than dent signed—the defense authorization and awareness for the battle against 200,000 people, but there are over 7,000 and appropriations bills for 2016, which pediatric cancer. recognized rare diseases. explicitly prohibit the President from Since 1977, THON has raised more So, when taken as a whole, nearly 1 closing the facility or transferring any than $127 million for the Four Dia- in 10 Americans are living with a rare of the detainees to the United States. monds Fund at Penn State Hershey disease. Nearly 50 percent of those, Mr. Additionally, on October 1, I joined 15 Children’s Hospital. Each year, people Speaker, are children with rare dis- of my House colleagues who have from across Pennsylvania and even the eases. How tragic. served or continue to serve in the mili- Nation gather at the Bryce Jordan The Guardian Hands Foundation con- tary in sending a letter to the Joint Center for THON, including Penn State tinues to raise awareness about the Chiefs of Staff requesting that they ac- students, university alum, and the par- unique experiences of South Floridians knowledge that the execution of any ents and the children who have been impacted by rare diseases, and it serves proposal put forth by the President to impacted by childhood cancer. as an important voice of hope and in- close GTMO would be in violation of To the organizers of this wonderful spiration for families across our area. Federal law. event, I want you to know just how So please come and enjoy some won- In response to the letter, the Joint proud I am of your efforts. It was just derful exercise this weekend. Join our Chiefs of Staff confirmed that the ‘‘cur- announced that this year’s dance mara- community at the 3rd Annual Walk rent law prohibits the use of funds to thon raised nearly $9.8 million. Against Rare Diseases. ‘transfer, release, or assist in the I continue to be amazed by the good f transfer or release’ of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to or within the works of this student-run organization, REMEMBERING JUSTICE ANTONIN United States’’ and that they ‘‘will not and I wish them the best of luck in SCALIA their planning for next year. take any action contrary to those re- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina strictions.’’ f asked and was given permission to ad- Mr. Speaker, the President’s primary b 1915 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- function is to enforce the law, not vise and extend his remarks.) break it. Moving KSM to the United CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. States and availing him to our courts (Mr. LARSON of Connecticut asked Speaker, today is our first opportunity to fulfill personal, political goals is not and was given permission to address to remember and honor the life and only irresponsible, but potentially ex- the House for 1 minute and to revise legacy of Supreme Court Justice tremely reckless. and extend his remarks.) Antonin Scalia, with a further tribute f Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. tonight by Congresswoman BARBARA Speaker, I rise to commend the Bipar- COMSTOCK of Virginia. AMERICAN HEART MONTH tisan Policy Center for establishing the I am grateful for Justice Scalia’s life- (Mr. DOLD asked and was given per- Congressional Patriot Award and nam- time of service to our country and his mission to address the House for 1 ing SAM JOHNSON and JOHN LEWIS as its dedication to protecting and defending minute and to revise and extend his re- first recipients. the Constitution. In the nearly three marks.) On March 15, at the Library of Con- decades he served on the Supreme Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise gress, with David Rubenstein presiding, Court, he was renowned for his bril- to recognize February as American we will talk about their extraordinary liant opinion, sharp wit, and engaging Heart Month. lives and their contributions to this in- debate with attorneys. Heart disease is the leading cause of stitution; wherein, they will be given a His dedication to a strict interpreta- death in the United States. Every 43 medal in their names which forever- tion of the Constitution never wavered, seconds, someone in the United States

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.027 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H839 dies of a heart attack. Fortunately, re- stand in opposition to the President’s Justice Scalia was both a larger- search has determined actions we can plan to close the detention facility at than-life Justice, who leaves a pro- take to prevent this disease and other Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. found legacy in the law, as well as a heart conditions. Let me be clear. Bringing the world’s down-to-earth husband, father, grand- As a member of the Fitness Caucus most dangerous terrorists to Fort father, and absolutely delightful friend here in the House of Representatives, I Leavenworth, Kansas, or anywhere in who loved his Lord and God, his wife work to promote an active lifestyle as the United States is a request that and family, the law, the opera, his a preventive measure for many dis- Congress cannot and shall not honor. country, hunting, and a good laugh. eases, including heart disease. The President, however, continues to We have all heard the stories of his High blood pressure often shows no try to move forward on this in spite of friendship across the ideological spec- signs or symptoms, which is why hav- vocal American opposition and bipar- trum, none more famous than his ing your blood pressure checked regu- tisan legislation that this Congress has friendship with Justice Ruth Bader larly is very important. It is easy to passed and that this President has Ginsburg. Justice Scalia explained: ‘‘If get your blood pressure checked. signed into law which prohibits bring- you can’t disagree ardently with your You can get it screened at your doc- ing these known terrorists onto Amer- colleagues about some issues of law tor’s office and drugstores. You could ican soil and closing the facility in and yet personally still be friends, get even check it yourself at home using a Cuba. another job, for Pete’s sake.’’ home blood pressure monitor. Mr. Speaker, nothing changes today. Justice Ginsburg explained: ‘‘As an- The CDC and their Million Hearts ef- We will not put our national security noyed as you might be about his zing- fort is aiming to prevent 1 million at risk. We will not unilaterally disarm ing dissent, he’s so utterly charming, heart attacks and strokes in the ourselves in the war on terror, volun- so amusing, so sometimes outrageous, United States by 2017. To do that, they tarily giving up intelligence-gathering you can’t help but say ‘I’m glad that are encouraging Americans to make capabilities and putting our commu- he’s my friend or he’s my colleague.’ ’’ control their goal. If you know you nities in the cross-hairs of terrorists. Justice Scalia was a shining example have high blood pressure, ask your doc- What we simply ask is that the Presi- of fidelity, as he was ever-faithful to tor what your blood pressure should be dent, as Commander in Chief, execute his oath to the law, to his family, and and set a goal. Together we can raise the law and follow the Constitution. to his God. awareness and save lives. That’s why, as a Congress, we must He was celebrated by so many in the f stand up and do everything in our legal community. He was a revered power to stop the administration’s mentor to the dozens and dozens of PHILLIP RIGGS RECEIVES MUSIC transfer of these terrorists to Amer- EDUCATOR AWARD clerks who lined the steps of the Su- ican soil and to stop the President preme Court last Friday in his honor. (Mr. WALKER asked and was given from closing the Guantanamo Bay fa- And every one of them, no doubt, had a permission to address the House for 1 cility. story that had profound legal discus- minute and to revise and extend his re- f sions in it but also ended with a good marks.) laugh. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I am HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE He simply will be irreplaceable and proud to stand today to recognize my OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE leaves a legacy that will be consequen- constituent, Phillip Riggs, who was the ANTONIN SCALIA tial, discussed, and debated for the recipient of the third annual Music Ed- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ages. ucator Award presented by the POLIQUIN). Under the Speaker’s an- GRAMMY Foundation. nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the On the personal front, his life was The Music Educator Award was es- gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. COM- also a great and consequential life. tablished to recognize current edu- STOCK) is recognized for 60 minutes as Justice Scalia married his wife of over cators who have made a significant the designee of the majority leader. 55 years, Maureen, in 1960. They were set up on a blind date. He told one au- contribution to the field of music edu- GENERAL LEAVE cation. Phillip was selected out of 4,500 Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, be- thor that Maureen was ‘‘the product of nominations submitted from all 50 fore I begin, I ask unanimous consent the best decision I ever made.’’ States. that all Members may have 5 legisla- His nine children—nine, how appro- Phillip is a native of Mount Airy, tive days in which to revise and extend priate for a Supreme Court Justice— North Carolina, and is currently the their remarks and include extraneous were split five and four, five boys, four music instructor at the North Carolina materials on the subject of this Special girls. They became lawyers, a priest, a School of Science and Mathematics in Order. poet, an Army major, and parents Durham, North Carolina. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there themselves of those wonderful 36 Phillip was exposed to music in other objection to the request of the gentle- grandchildren. traditional ways as well. His father was woman from Virginia? Justice Scalia proudly gave the lion’s a leader of the church choir during There was no objection. share of the credit for raising this large childhood. Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, this brood to the resourceful, talented, and Phillip is also the recipient of the Ex- Special Order is meant to honor the very smart love of his life, Maureen, ceptional Contribution in Outreach life and three decades of service of As- who, as her son Paul said in the hom- Award presented annually by the Uni- sociate Justice of the United States ily, matched him at every step. Justice versity of North Carolina Board of Gov- Supreme Court Antonin Scalia. Scalia said about his children ‘‘and ernors. Justice Scalia was a person of great there’s not a dullard in the bunch.’’ Thank you, Mr. Riggs, for rep- joy, great intellect, great wit, and His son, Father Paul Scalia, was the resenting North Carolina honorably, great faith. Our Nation suffered a tre- celebrant for his father’s beautiful fu- for your tremendous career in music mendous loss on February 13 with the neral mass with the assistance of doz- education, and for inspiring musicians passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. ens of priests at the Basilica of the Na- across our State and our Nation. My husband Chip and I, my parents, tional Shrine of the Immaculate Con- f and our children are deeply saddened ception this past Saturday. by the passing of our friend, our neigh- Father Paul began his moving hom- GUANTANAMO BAY bor, and, of course, a legal legend. He ily saying: ‘‘We are gathered here be- (Mr. YODER asked and was given was a courageous advocate for the rule cause of one man, a man known person- permission to address the House for 1 of law and the Constitution. ally to many of us, known only by rep- minute and to revise and extend his re- Justice Scalia and his wife, Maureen, utation to many more; a man loved by marks.) raised an incredible family of 9 chil- many, scorned by others; a man known Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise dren and 36 grandchildren, and we have for great controversy and for great today on behalf of the safety and secu- been so privileged to know and love compassion. That man, of course, is rity of every single American, and I them. Jesus of Nazareth.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.029 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 b 1930 science, or at least prior to it, is your tion of a living Constitution, he will be Father Paul continued: ‘‘In the past obligation to form your conscience cor- remembered for his own living dissents, week, many have recounted what Dad rectly.’’ And for Justice Scalia, as with and many majority opinions, which did for them. But here today we reflect morality, so it was with the law. Jus- will live forever in the hearts and what God did for Dad, how He blessed tice Scalia always made sure he built minds of lovers of the law in America him.’’ his argument on a solid foundation: the and around the world. Father Paul explained how his father Constitution, the supreme law of the Thank you, Justice Scalia. understood that the deeper he went land. Mrs. COMSTOCK. I thank the gen- into his Catholic faith, the better a cit- As a strong defender of the rule of tleman for his remarks. izen and public servant he became. law, he was a gentle legal giant. Like I yield to my friend, the gentle- That faith now inspires his children all great educators, Justice Scalia was woman from Missouri (Mrs. WAGNER). and grandchildren and generations to respectful of others, regardless of their Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I thank come of the Scalia family and the so differing views. ‘‘I attack ideas,’’ he my dear friend and colleague, the gen- many lives he touched and influenced. once said. ‘‘I don’t attack people. And tlewoman from Virginia, BARBARA Justice Scalia also had a rich tenor some very good people have some very COMSTOCK, for organizing this Special voice that intimidated many who came bad ideas. And if you can’t separate the Order and for yielding to me. before the Court in front of him, but as two, you gotta get another day job.’’ Mr. Speaker, Father Paul Scalia said his son Christopher explained, it was That is a life lesson for all of us who in his beautiful eulogy of his father, also perfect for reading stories to his engage in any debates and the ideas Justice Antonin Scalia, on Saturday: grandchildren. His rendition of ‘‘The that undergird them. ‘‘We give thanks that Jesus brought In that spirit, Justice Scalia often Night Before Christmas’’ was an an- him to new life in baptism, nourished said: ‘‘My best buddy on the Court is nual tradition. He also led many sing- him with the Eucharist, and healed Ruth Bader Ginsburg, has always alongs at parties, played the piano, and him in the confessional. God blessed been,’’ and Justice Ginsburg’s moving also that singing would go on and on Dad with a deep Catholic faith, the tribute to her own best buddy should for their long car rides. conviction that Christ’s presence and Pictures with his children and grand- reduce every bitter partisan to tears. Throughout his life, Justice Scalia power continue in the world today children cover the walls and the end ta- correctly inveighed against the notion through His body, the Church.’’ bles and the piano of the Scalia home, of a living Constitution, the misguided Mr. Speaker, last week our country and in any picture with one or more of idea that the Constitution’s text and lost one of its most outspoken and those children or grandchildren or with original meaning somehow shifted this dedicated defenders of faith and lib- his beloved Maureen, Justice Scalia way and that with changes in popular erty. For nearly 30 years, Supreme would always be beaming whenever he attitudes. Court Justice Antonin Scalia stood as was around his family. Justice Scalia said: a monument to a faith-based viewpoint An only child himself, he loved that That’s the argument of constitutional on the Constitution that will be sorely he gave his children the gift of many flexibility and it goes something like this: missed. brothers and sisters. No doubt that is a The Constitution is over 200 years old, and There is no one in the history of our great solace to all of them now, as well societies change. It has to change with soci- country who better protected the origi- as a source of great strength and sup- ety, like a living organism, or it will become nal intent of our Constitution and port for their mother. brittle and break. But . . . the Constitution upheld the God-given rights of all May God bless Justice Antonin is not a living organism; it is a legal docu- Americans than Justice Scalia. Scalia, a good and faithful son, and ment. It says some things and doesn’t say other things. Shown by his fierce dedication to de- may God bless his wife, Maureen, and fending our Constitution, from pro- their entire family, and the scores and As a lifetime-appointed Supreme Court Justice, Justice Scalia, like all tecting Americans from government scores of their friends and his col- intrusion to protecting the rights of leagues and the millions more of ad- other lifetime-appointed judges, had the opportunity to effectively alter the the unborn, Justice Scalia was a man mirers, and may God bless the country of conviction, a man of passion, and a that he so loved. meaning of the Constitution if he wanted and could garner the support of man of integrity. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman His honor and vigilance toward the from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), the four of his colleagues. But like George original meaning of the Constitution distinguished chairman of the Com- Washington refusing the crown offered and his historic dissents will ring mittee on the Judiciary. him, Justice Scalia rejected the notion Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I es- the Supreme Court should impose its throughout history. Every single ounce of Justice Scalia’s heart and soul was pecially thank Congresswoman COM- own preferred policies on the country devoted to our country, his faith, and STOCK for leading this tribute to Jus- through strained constitutional inter- tice Scalia. pretations. his family. His wit, his candor, and his The Nation’s legal lights faded re- Instead, Justice Scalia was an ardent character will be missed on our Na- cently with the loss of the great Su- defender of democracy, representative tion’s highest Court. The legacy of Jus- preme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, democracy. As he said: ‘‘If you think tice Scalia must never be forgotten. but they will not be dimmed for long, aficionados of a living Constitution Mr. Speaker, I stand committed for Justice Scalia left a legacy of illu- want to bring you flexibility, think today to ensure we continue to mination that will continue far beyond again. You think the death penalty is a prioritize faith and freedom in this his mortal years. good idea? Persuade your fellow citi- country, protecting our natural-born Although Justice Scalia is no longer zens to adopt it. You want a right to rights as citizens of the United States with us on Earth, his cogent, witty, abortion? Persuade your fellow citizens of America. It is simply the right thing and plain-spoken writings will con- and enact it. That’s flexibility.’’ to do. tinue to educate law students and good Justice Scalia’s respect for article I Mrs. COMSTOCK. I thank the gentle- citizens everywhere for centuries to of the Constitution, the article that be- woman for her remarks. come. gins with these words, ‘‘All legislative I yield to the gentleman from Ne- Justice Scalia was no mere legal powers herein granted shall be vested braska (Mr. FORTENBERRY). technician. He was a deep thinker who in a Congress of the United States, Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I had an uncommon knack for crystal- which shall consist of a Senate and thank the gentlewoman for yielding. lizing powerful ideas into trenchant, House of Representatives,’’ that arti- When I was informed of the Justice’s lasting prose. The journey on which he cle, which clearly sets forth the powers death, it came across my electronic de- led his readers was always a joy, al- of the Congress to legislate, not the ex- vices. I texted my wife back home, and ways compelling, because Justice ecutive branch and not the courts, is I said: I just want to cry. Scalia always made clear where the one of Justice Scalia’s greatest leg- I had the extraordinary privilege of path started. acies. getting to know the Justice on a more He once said: ‘‘More important than As much as Justice Scalia will be re- personal basis. In western Nebraska your obligation to follow your con- membered as an able critic of the no- there is a large outcropping. It is called

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Certainly no one in Special Order—in honoring the mem- In the shadow of that rock, just this the legal profession has demonstrated ory of Justice Scalia and hoping that last December, I was in a duck blind more of a love for the law, more re- that memory lives forward to carry out with Justice Scalia who, as we all spect for the law, and more respect for his unmatched love for the law, love know, had that as an avocation. When the original intent of the Constitution. for his country, and love for his family you spend a couple of days in a duck Now, I have nowhere near the per- and his religion. blind with somebody, it is a bonding sonal contact with Justice Scalia that Mrs. COMSTOCK. I thank the gen- experience. You get to know them the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. tleman from New York for his kind more personally. COMSTOCK) did or the gentleman from words and for bringing a New York fla- In my own reflections about what Nebraska (Mr. FORTENBERRY). I did vor here to such a wonderful man. Chimney Rock meant to the country, a meet him on a number of occasions. I I yield to the gentleman from North bridge between the past and the future, had the opportunity to speak with him. Carolina (Mr. WALKER). I thought it appropriately captured the Usually our conversations consisted of Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I thank character, the nature, the wisdom of talking about the fact that we lived in the gentlewoman from Virginia for the great Justice. working class neighborhoods in taking the initiative to honor such a He was a great student of American Queens. We grew up about a mile apart great man. history, our legal system, a great pro- from each other. We both attended Jes- In 1986, Antonin Scalia was nomi- tector of the Constitution and prece- uit high schools. That is about where nated. I was a junior in high school. I dents. He understood how important it the comparison ended as far as the Jes- am not sure it really resonated to me was to act in a consistent manner with uit high schools, because he was val- at the time what the next 30 years principle while looking forward and ap- edictorian and I was far from it. He was would entail. I believe it is safe to say plying that principle in ever-changing a person who had the strength of some- that not only is he one of the strongest circumstances of American life. Be- body from the neighborhood, but he conservative voices of our day, but he cause he did so with continuity and had the scholar’s intellect. could be of all time. with consistency, he was a man of I think of his life and I think of the 1945 great integrity. His inner voice b example that he left for all of us, matched his outer voice. He had an intellect that went beyond whether in politics or not. It is one When we saw this beautiful out- tremendous intelligence. It was an in- thing to be conservative; it is another pouring of support at his funeral from tellect that was shaped and framed by thing to effective. He showed with his people all across the political aisle, I his deep religious faith and a belief in life that he did not have to compromise think the common narrative there was undiminished, lasting, and immutable his principles or his values to be effec- a deep respect for this great man. principles. That is what reflected tive. Mr. Speaker, when he died, I felt like throughout his opinions. Yet he never When I look at his peers around him, America lost her grandfather. He was a let his own feelings or prejudices influ- Justice Ginsburg many times talked soaring intellect, had an incisive wit, ence his thinking. about the friendship and the relation- and had in a certain sense a humble That was certainly proven in the flag ship she had with him. It was genuine. personality. He loved to share a joke. burning case. If there is anyone who He took Justice Kagan hunting. He For me to have the privilege of spend- loved his country and would oppose the taught her how to hunt. She killed her ing some time in a personal intimate concept of the act of flag burning, it first big deer with Justice Scalia at her setting with him I count as an extraor- was Justice Scalia. Yet he upheld the side. What does that tell me? It tells dinary privilege of my time in public act as an expression of free speech, as me something that we need to remem- service. much as it pained him. ber: you can connect with people, you May God rest his soul. May God Something that many of us in poli- can hold your values, but you can have grant him peace. May God continue to tics and government have a hard time a genuine love for your fellow man. bless the United States of America and doing is following the letter of the law, There is much to be said about give us all the strength to continue to following the intent of the law, and fol- Antonin Scalia’s faith. Obviously, he think through how we are going to ele- lowing the meaning of the law. Some- lived it, but he lived it in a way that vate and form the next generation of how, we like to put in our own feelings set an example for all of us. Yes, we get Americans who can apply themselves and beliefs. The fact is Justice Scalia frustrated. It is okay to be angry— in such an extraordinary, sacrificial told us that there is a higher principle sometimes vertically, but never hori- way as Justice Scalia did. than that. zontally—with our coworkers, our I remember one other comment I Also he had such a respect for lan- friends, our neighbors, and our family. wanted to leave with you. I remember guage. There were no easy words He set the mark. He set it high. He when the Justice asked me: How many thrown about. There were no escape was someone that could work in, argu- children do you have? You beautifully clauses or phrases. There was an intent ably, the toughest environment in the talked about how he was so devoted to and purpose and meaning to everything world, yet still gain the respect of his his family and faith. He asked me, that he did. To read his opinions, political archrivals. For that, I thank knowing that I knew he had nine, he whether in the majority—and knowing him. Tonight, I honor him for showing that he was in the majority made us asked me how many children. I said: I us how to be both conservative and ef- feel much better—or in his dissents, have five. fective. He paused. He said: Respectable. you realized, again, how determined he Mrs. COMSTOCK. I thank the gen- That was it. was, how forceful he was, and how com- tleman for his remarks. I thank the gentlewoman from Vir- mitted he was to arriving at the cor- I yield to the gentleman from Illinois ginia for her beautiful remarks and for rect decision—one which, again, fol- (Mr. ROSKAM). giving me this moment to honor this lowed the original intent of the Con- Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I thank great American. stitution. Representative COMSTOCK for orga- Mrs. COMSTOCK. I thank the gen- There were several references by nizing this tonight. tleman for his lovely remarks. Five is BARBARA COMSTOCK to his funeral serv- I just have a quick personal story, a good start, right, getting to that ice on Saturday. Again, it was an ex- Mr. Speaker. nine. pression by so many people of their Justice Scalia’s daughter, Ann, lives I yield to the gentleman from New love and respect for such an out- in my neighborhood. I served in the York (Mr. KING). standing human being, a person whom State legislature, and I learned that Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I doubt we will ever see the likes of this woman whose last name, obvi- I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. again—certainly, in our lifetimes. ously, was no longer Scalia, was the

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Why Even in these short interactions that the law in the Constitution, they are don’t you and your family stop by. I had with him, you always got the taking away power belonging to the So the Roskams ran around the cor- sense—or, I did—that he got the joke. American people that should be exer- ner. My wife, Elizabeth, myself, and In other words, there was a twinkle in cised through their Representatives. my four children, who were young at his eye. Justice Scalia always understood that. the time, went over and spent a few This is a democracy and we have got He was always insistent that judges minutes on a Sunday afternoon with roles to play. His role on the Court was have an objective standard when they Justice Scalia. He was very magnani- to do his thing. Our role, Mr. Speaker, are discharging their duty. mous and very gracious in his blue is to legislate with that same sense of When you talk about textualism, you jeans and sweatshirt, getting up off the commitment and character and tenac- read the statute for what it says. You couch, but extending himself to us. ity and clarity that Justice Scalia don’t correct the statute. You don’t A couple of years later, I won a seat brought to his role on the judiciary. amend the statute. You don’t find sub- in the U.S. House. I thought: Well, I So, I want to honor Justice Scalia. I jective views of some random legisla- have got a little bit of a connection. I want to honor his wife, Mrs. Scalia. I ture who happened to say something in will reach out and call him and try to want to honor his children and grand- a committee hearing. You actually make a courtesy call. children. I thank them, because it is a apply the words as written. That is the I made some contact with his cham- sacrifice for them to have someone of judicial task. bers and his staff and they said: Well, that caliber and that capacity in that When you do that, you are basically would you like to come over and listen role for our country. It is not a burden vindicating the power of the Congress to an argument? that is easy, but they have been willing and of the people’s elected Representa- As a new Member of Congress, I said: to bear that burden. Our country is tives, because they are the ones that I would love to go over. better off for it. wrote the law. If the courts depart So, over I go and listen to an argu- Mrs. COMSTOCK. I thank the gen- from that, then they are departing ment in the Supreme Court. It is very tleman for those lovely memories. from what the elected Representatives dramatic, as you know. I was walking In the outpouring that we saw in his did. I am sure he saw countless statutes out feeling a little bit let down because passing, one of the pictures that I saw that were asinine as a matter of policy, I actually wanted to say hello to Jus- from a neighbor was a picture of Jus- but he said: That is not my job to cor- tice Scalia. But not to be disappointed, tice Scalia, who was probably coming rect that. So he is absolutely vindi- his staff said: Come on with us. home for a long day at work, and some cating the separation of powers in the So I went up to his office, and there children on our street had a lemonade constitutional order. in his chambers he set out a lunch. The stand. He had stopped and gotten out The same thing with constitutional two of us had lunch together. there to support those little entre- interpretation. Before Justice Scalia Now, who I was having lunch with preneurs. The mom came out and took took the bench, this was a freewheeling was not lost on me. The magnitude, the a picture of them. He was there beam- thing. Judges would say: Society ma- scale, the capacity of this man and his ing with those kids, in his suit, all tures and it is up to us to, effectively, ability to influence things on a grand dressed up, and these little kids are update the meaning of the Constitu- scale was not lost on me. Yet he was there with their lemonade stand and so tion. really willing to spend some time with proud. That means you have five lawyers— me that day. He really did take the time that my unelected, unaccountable—that serve I have got to tell you one other quick friend, Mr. ROSKAM, spoke about and as an effective roving constitutional story. really just engaged and loved life so convention that can change the Con- A few years ago, I invited him to din- much. stitution based on one case that hap- ner. I said: Justice Scalia, I have got a I yield to the gentleman from Florida pens to come in front of them. number of my colleagues that would (Mr. DESANTIS). That was something that Justice love to have dinner with you. Would Mr. DESANTIS. I thank my colleague Scalia thought was totally outside the you be willing to come out? from Virginia for organizing this fit- bounds of the proper judicial role. He Of course, he did. ting tribute to somebody who really, says the Constitution has a fixed, en- I told my wife afterward: This guy is really did make a difference. during meaning, and it is our job as so interesting and so charming, if he Very few people who serve not only judges to ascertain that meaning and had a radio show, you would listen to in the judiciary, but really at any level apply it to the cases and controversies it. You would set your timer so that of government, leave the lasting mark before us. you could listen to him. that Antonin Scalia did. He will join So, if you look at a figure that has He was so interesting, so cleaver, and the likes of John Marshall, Joseph had more impact on how we think so quick and willing to take all kinds Story, and Robert Jackson as one of about the law and the Constitution of questions and all kinds of debate and the all-time greats in American law. over the last 50 years, you are not so forth. I think of all the great things you going to find one that surpasses Jus- I just want to close by saying this. can say about him. He was sharp, he tice Antonin Scalia. He was a great There are many, many times when we was witty, and he wrote brilliantly. I American in every respect. He fought feel overwhelmed by events that are think the reason why he is a titan of the good fight. He finished the race. He before us in our public life. There are modern American law is because he in- kept the faith. What a good guy. What many times when our constituents feel sisted on discharging the judicial duty a life. overwhelmed and they get this sense in a way that strengthened our overall Mrs. COMSTOCK. I yield to the gen- of: Is there anybody out there that has constitutional order. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. got some level of judgment and wisdom He insisted on textualism when you ROTHFUS). and capacity here? Are there any ex- are interpreting statutes. He had an Mr. ROTHFUS. I thank my col- amples and role models? originalist outlook when you are talk- league, the gentlewoman from Vir- The answer is: Justice Scalia. He is ing about the constitutional interpre- ginia, for organizing this Special Order an example. He is an example that we tation. Those frames of reference real- on behalf of this remarkable, remark- are all the beneficiaries of: his clear ly vindicated the separation of powers. able American. mind; his capacity to disagree without The judicial power under Article III On February 13 of this year, our being disagreeable; his capacity to is to decide cases and controversy. So country lost a giant. His legacy will

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For this our Nation lems about water supply. Regardless of whether one agreed should be forever grateful. This is a list of problems that we with his opinions on the Supreme May he rest in peace. know exist in the United States—or Court, this man’s consistent integrity Mrs. COMSTOCK. I thank the gen- most recently existed: and admirable character cannot be de- tleman, and I thank all of my col- Flint, Michigan, we just saw that pic- nied. In both word and action, he was a leagues for their comments. ture. man of the strongest character and Mr. Speaker, I really appreciate this Toledo, Ohio, you remember, had to deepest virtue. opportunity for all of our colleagues to shut down the water system because of join us in celebrating the life of this problems from algae blooms. b 2000 great man, Justice Scalia, who so Sebring, Ohio; Baltimore, Maryland; This was evident in the commence- many of us were privileged to know Brick Township, New Jersey; Wash- ment address he gave to the graduating and count as a friend. ington, D.C., lead release. class of the College of William and For anyone who would like to view Wayne County, North Carolina; Mary in 1996, when he said: ‘‘Bear in the beautiful mass of Christian burial Greenville, North Carolina; Lakehurst mind that brains and learning, like for Justice Scalia that was presided Acres, Maine; Chicago, Illinois. muscle and physical skill, are articles over by his son, Father Paul Scalia, I decided not to put them all up there of commerce. They are bought and who gave a beautiful homily, that can because it would take the rest of the sold. You can hire them by the year or be found on C–SPAN. I appreciate that evening to list all the communities in by the hour. The only thing in the that was covered. America that have water issues. And world that is not for sale is character.’’ I also, again, appreciate this oppor- certainly we do in California. The way he lived out the virtues of tunity to celebrate this beautiful life, I could put up another—well, maybe I integrity and humility did not go un- this family. will. Let me just put up a map of Cali- noticed. I yield back the balance of my time. fornia. This is the largest population in Several weeks ago, we here in Wash- f the United States, approaching 40 mil- ington had the opportunity to go to the lion people. National Prayer Breakfast, which at- WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY And far north, the Pacific Coast, San tracted Members of Congress, the ISSUES IN THE UNITED STATES Francisco Bay, Los Angeles, down here, President, Senators, Ambassadors, peo- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Santa Barbara, and way down here, ple from all over the world, and we LOUDERMILK). Under the Speaker’s an- San Diego, and somewhere over here, were treated with an appearance by nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the Arizona and Nevada, the Sierra Nevada famed tenor Andrea Bocelli. gentleman from California (Mr. mountains, the coastal range, and the I think that Justice Scalia would GARAMENDI) is recognized for 60 min- great Central Valley of California, have enjoyed his appearance and his utes as the designee of the minority where a whole lot of America’s food appreciation for opera. leader. and food exports come from. In addition to his wonderful ren- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I ap- Down here in the Tulare Lake Basin, ditions of ‘‘Panis Angelicus,’’ which, preciate the earlier discussion about there are well over 100 communities again would have been another treat one of America’s most longstanding who have contaminated water from ni- for Justice Scalia, and ‘‘Amazing and most noted Justices. His passing is trates and other harmful substances. Grace,’’ Mr. Bocelli lamented the dark mourned by all of us. So the issue of clean water, you shadow that war casts on the world and I do, however, today want to move to know, shortage of water down here, and expressed concern for its victims, iden- a different subject. I want to talk contaminated wells up and down—oh. tifying war as a major problem in our about, I think, one of the two most es- The Salinas Valley. Monterey Bay and world today. sential things that a human being the great Salinas Valley, many, many But then it was interesting. Mr. needs to live. That is water and air. of the wells in that area are also con- Bocelli stated: ‘‘There is that small, But today we are going to take the taminated. hateful word, ‘hubris,’ already known former of those two subjects and really So we have got a water quality prob- in antiquity.’’ The ancient Greeks used talk about water. lem really throughout the United it to define pride and the arrogance it Two weeks ago I put this up for all to States, and we certainly have one in entails. see. This is tap water from Flint, California. Bocelli’s use of the word ‘‘hubris’’ Michigan. There has been a lot of dis- We have another problem in Cali- was compelling in that he spoke it in cussion over the last month, month fornia. Let me put this up, a little dif- the center of power here in the United and a half, almost 3 months now, about ferent map. The previous map, that States. Flint, Michigan, about the water sup- one, nice and green. That is not Cali- That word conjures a theme that we ply in Flint, Michigan, lead in the fornia today. have seen in Justice Scalia’s work. pipes, lead pipes, about the public We may be and probably are in the Justice Scalia went about his task of health emergency that exists there, fifth year of the great California considering significant constitutional and about what we could and should do drought. This is a picture of the Cali- and legal issues of the day with a pro- about dealing with Flint, Michigan. fornia drought situation. The yellow is found and seldom seen humility about However, Flint, Michigan is not a little less than normal. The red, far the role of courts in our country. unique. This is how they get water in less than normal. This brown is really They are not there to impose their East Porterville. In the Central Valley the way California will be as soon as own beliefs on the people, but to adju- of California, the San Joaquin Valley, this summer comes on. And that is dicate competing claims in the context just south of Fresno, California, the called exceptional drought. of a Constitution that has enduring water supplies in the East Porterville So the great Central Valley of Cali- meaning. area ran dry, in part, because of the fornia, the coastal range down into Los To interpret the law in any other drought, in part, because of inadequate Angeles, even over to the east side of way otherwise aggrandizes power to a water systems. the Sierras, an exceptional drought. So select few, a power that was never in- So the residents of East Porterville the green California is really not so tended by the Founders. This humility were required to get water from a cat- green. of position that Justice Scalia had I be- tle water trough, pretty much like I Today we are about halfway through lieve will be a lasting legacy. have on my ranch, although, hopefully, the rainy season in California, and the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.035 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H844 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 current rain for the entire State is what little you have available. So con- trouble. So that is kind of a strategy about 75 percent of normal. That is servation plays a major role. that we put in place. why you see this extreme drought oc- In this legislation, there is money for Now, we are not geniuses—well, curring even as of February 18, 2016. conservation. There is also money for maybe—no. We are not geniuses. But The Sierra snowpack is less than nor- this recycling. Now, much of the Mid- what we do know is that the State of mal but is still a whole lot better than west recycles water. In fact, the entire California has already figured this out. last year, when it was zero, as in no Mississippi River system is recycled So what our legislation does is to tie snow. water, water that is used upstream by directly to, mirror, augment, and push So what are we going to do? Well, we some city, cleaned, put back in the forward what California did in the 2014 need to do something. Otherwise, we river, reused again as it flows down the election, which is to pass proposition 1, are going to have a whole lot more pain Mississippi River and its tributaries. an almost $7 billion proposition for the in California. California doesn’t do much recycling. development of water supplies for Cali- So what Senator FEINSTEIN and I I don’t have a map here of the—no, I fornia. have been doing over the last several don’t. So, look at this: Water conservation, months is trying to develop a solution But if one were to take a look at the storm water recapturing, increase local and regional supplies, $810 million. Our for the immediate drought, to make whole Pacific Coast of California and legislation would fit right in there with the most of the water that is available, the United States and Alaska and Cen- conservation and these other programs. while still protecting the endangered tral America and South America—so Safe drinking water. Remember talk- species, the great salmon runs of the from Alaska all the way south to Chile ing about Porterville and water Central Valley of California, and the on the West Coast, the Pacific Coast, of troughs for cattle from which the kids coastal rivers, as well as the species the Western Hemisphere—you would were taking water? Here you have the that live in the delta of California. find that the fifth biggest river in all of Safe Drinking Water Program. And So we have been working, trying to that vast stretch—the great rivers of guess what. It is in the Feinstein- put together a piece of legislation that Alaska and Canada, the Columbia Garamendi legislation. would provide as much flexibility as River, the Sacramento River, the Colo- Yes. There it is, money to help small possible, while still protecting the fish rado River down here, and the rivers of communities through the Bureau of species and the flora and fauna of the Central and South America—the fifth Reclamation expanding their State. biggest happens to be right here, here, WaterSMART and other programs so We think we have done it. We think here, and here. that we can mirror, augment, supple- we do have a piece of legislation that b 2015 ment, and advance what California al- will do that. We call that the oper- ready wants to do when proposition 1 ational portion of the legislation. Sen- The fifth biggest rivers are the sani- goes into effect. ator FEINSTEIN has already introduced tation plants of California that take Let’s see. Water recycling. Didn’t I that legislation. water from up and down the entire area just talk about that? Yes, I did. So in I intend to do so in the very near fu- and from the Colorado all the way from the legislation that Senator FEINSTEIN ture here in the House of Representa- the Rockies, use it, clean it to a higher has already introduced and what I will tives so that we can have a statement standard than the day it arrives in the soon introduce here, we will be once from the House of Representatives great cities of California, clean it to a again working with the water recy- about how we can solve the drought higher standard, and then they dump it cling. Not as much money, but still a problem—well, not solve it—do the in the ocean. This is utter foolishness. major Federal effort to work with the very best we can in an extreme cir- So in the Garamendi-Feinstein legis- State to maximize the water recycling. cumstance to deliver as much water as lation, we have $200 million for water This is also not on this list, but also possible to the farms and the cities of recycling so that we can recycle that desalinization, which happens to work all of California, while also protecting water, reuse it, and make use of water for some parts of California as well as the endangered species. that is already available. other parts of the United States. Let me just put this up. This is the We know, for example, that in Los I talked about groundwater. Yes. Our essence of the legislation. I am going Angeles there are approximately 1 mil- legislation mirrors the groundwater to start here at the bottom and work lion acre-feet of water that is not now program that is in proposition 1, adds towards the top. This is the short-term being used. In fact, it is being dumped some additional money, and directs the provision of the bill. I will go into this into the ocean. With this recycling pro- Federal Government to work directly in more detail in a few moments. gram, 1 million acre-feet of new water with the State on advancing the The bill also has what we call long- can be available in southern California. groundwater issues. term infrastructure needs. Those long- And, by the way, for those of you who Now, for those of you that have been following the drought in California term infrastructure needs are storage are not familiar with California, we are over the last several years—actually, reservoirs, aquifers beneath the surface talking about the Los Angeles basin the last several decades—California has of the earth, where we have ground- here. been excessively using its groundwater water—or we used to have ground- So the recycling in this basin can de- so much so that, in parts of the great liver 1 million acre-feet of water over water, surface storage. Central Valley of California—maybe I the next decade or so, and that water There are several new and expanded will put that map back up here—in the can be put back into the great aquifers reservoir opportunities available in the great Central Valley of California, par- of southern California and even down State, some of them on the streams ticularly in this part of the Central and rivers—and, of course, those will be into the San Diego area. These aquifers Valley and the Fresno area and south, controversial—and one or two that are are now largely contaminated with we have seen a significant fall in the off-stream, in the valleys and the various contaminants, but they can be surface of the Earth. mountains where there are no active cleaned and the water recycled, put It is literally sinking as a result of rivers, those being somewhat less con- back in the aquifers, taken out, the groundwater being pumped out. In troversial. cleaned, and round and round it goes. many places, you can go down through So there is surface storage. There is One million acre-feet: What does that this area and you will see wells that underground aquifer storage. That is mean to northern California, to Colo- are way, way above the ground and the this one right here. Authorized $600 rado, our friends in Arizona, New Mex- ground is down here maybe 10, 20 feet. million for water storage projects, both ico, and Nevada? It means that that is You have seen subsidence in the area. aquifer as well as surface storage. a million acre-feet that Los Angeles, So the over-drafting in this area and We also have this thing called con- the great basin down here, does not some in the Sacramento Valley as well servation. Conservation is where you need to take from the Sacramento as in the Salinas Valley is a serious can get the most water. For every gal- River in northern California or from problem. lon of water that you conserve, that is the Colorado River, taking pressure off Part of what we want to do, mir- a gallon of water that would be avail- those rivers. And as you saw from the roring what the State has already de- able for other purposes or to extend drought map, those rivers are in severe cided to do with proposition 1, is to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.037 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H845 have the Federal Government work That has been the story of California There is a bit of a problem with with the State on addressing the for too many—too many—decades. Cer- Friant. It managed to dry up the San aquifers in this region to find ways to tainly Steinbeck saw that in the early Joaquin River, creating a big, big prob- recharge the aquifers. There are many part of the 20th century. lem for the salmon. They don’t do very different ways that that can be done. We are now in the 21st century and well in dry rivers. Some of it is simply pumping the we cannot—we cannot—relive that old So there is an effort underway to try water back into the ground rather than adage that Steinbeck wrote about. to restore some of the salmon on the pumping it out. In other areas, the ge- So we need to build for the future. rivers in the San Joaquin Valley, the ology in various parts, particularly We need to be able to address this in Stanislaus, the Merced, and the other along the coastal mountains as well as the immediate as best we can and put rivers as you move down towards the along the Sierra Nevada mountains, in place the water systems. San Joaquin. there are gravel channels, old river I am going to describe those water There would be a new reservoir that channels that have historically re- systems to you just very briefly. Here is proposed here at Temperance Flat. Is charged the groundwater basins in in the north we have the great Shasta it possible? Yes. Is it environmentally parts—actually, along most of the Cen- Reservoir up here on the Upper Sac- controversial? Oh, yeah. No doubt tral Valley. ramento River. about that. And it is expensive. So it has to be done. This is what we It could be raised. It could be in- But, nonetheless, our legislation are trying to do with this legislation: creased. There are some environmental would authorize a continuation of the Desalination research, which I dis- and certainly some cost issues associ- studies to see if it is worth doing. So cussed earlier, $100 million; water stor- ated with raising Shasta. That is one of that would be the Temperance Flat. age, $600 million; water recycling, $200 the proposals of possibilities in our leg- Over here on the hills to the east of million; and $55 million for specific islation. Oakland there is another storage res- protections for the fish and wildlife The other one sits right about in here ervoir off-stream, and that one is species. off stream. The Sacramento River called Los Vaqueros. Los Vaqueros is a There is a whole series of projects flows down through the middle of the reservoir that is controlled by the that would fit into that. Once again, valley here, but off-stream over here in Contra Costa Water District. all of this infrastructure work is de- my district actually is a potential res- They now have agreements with signed to coordinate specifically with ervoir that has been talked about for other water districts in the bay area to what the State of California is doing maybe 50 years now called Sites Res- increase the size of that reservoir to with their multibillion-dollar propo- ervoir. store more water at that area. Again, sition 1. It stores about 1.8 million acre-feet of that is off-stream. This isn’t in effect yet, but this water. It could deliver annually 500,000 It would take the high winter flows money is now working its way through acre-feet of water. That is a lot of and put that water in storage off- the various environmental studies and water. That is 1 foot of water across stream as with Sites Reservoir to the various levels of government so that 5,000 acres. Did I say 5,000? It is 500,000 north of it, all very, very important. very soon these projects will be under- acres. So that is the Sites Reservoir So these are the essential projects way. over here. that would be long term for California. If we are able to pass the legislation That reservoir also does something Again, they would be the surface stor- that we want to introduce, we are really unique. Since it is off-river, it age reservoirs, two off-stream and going to see the Federal Government will take the water flowing down the three potentially on-stream. They would be recharging the working very, very closely with the Sacramento River during the heavy aquifers and the various infrastructure State government in addressing the storms, put that water into the res- needed to do that, recycling in the California problem. ervoir, and then, when summer comes Now, who cares about California? If or the drought comes, that water can great cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, you care about food, your fresh be released back into the Sacramento and in the bay area to recycle water veggies, you had better care about River, providing water quality issues and, also, dealing with the contamina- California. Over here in the Salinas here in the Delta of California—and I tion that occurs in many of the cities Valley where lettuce comes from? will come to that in just a few mo- in the Central Valley, the San Joaquin Drought problems. ments—creating flexibility on the Valley particularly, a little bit up here In the Central Valley, let’s see. You great reservoirs—Shasta, the Yuba sys- in the Sacramento Valley, and a lot of name the crop, everything from rice to tem, the Folsom Reservoir here in Sac- problems in the Salinas Valley in this walnuts—oh, wine grapes are very, ramento, and the big California res- area. very important if you like your wine. ervoir in Oroville—allowing the oper- So those are the essential elements In the central coast down here, the ations of those reservoirs to be modi- of the long term—I forgot conservation same thing. fied in such a way that they are able to and desalination. So those are the So what we are trying to do with the store water rather than releasing it long-term projects that are both in legislation is to provide a long-term fix down the river for fish and wildlife. proposition 1 of the California water to California so that we can increase It would then be able to release water bond of 2014 and, also, in our legisla- the supply of water, increase the stor- from Sites Reservoir and keep that tion. age during the wet years, put the stor- water back in these reservoirs. A major The second piece of the legislation age in reservoirs and in the aquifers so problem in Sacramento is that the Fol- deals with the operation of the two that, when the dry years come, then we som Reservoir is at low tide. I will great water projects. These are the will do it. have tomorrow representatives from largest water projects in the world, al- There was a fellow by the name of the east Sacramento area in my office, though China is building one that Steinbeck. He wrote a book, ‘‘East of all of them saying: Oh, my goodness. might actually be bigger. Eden.’’ In that book, he talked about We don’t have enough water in Folsom But, as of today, the largest water the California droughts. Reservoir for our cities of Rancho Cor- projects in the world are in California. This is not a new situation, although dova, Roseville, and the like, east of What they basically do—maybe I will 5 years and 4 years is definitely new. Sacramento. back up here a bit. It would be great if Usually, the droughts would be 1 or 2 So Sites Reservoir could provide my colleagues here really had a sense years. But now we are looking at quite more water in the Sacramento region of what is happening. possibly a 5-year drought. by keeping that water in the Folsom The basic water projects of California Steinbeck said this. It is not the Reservoir. take the water from the Sacramento exact quote, although I wish I had it. It Let’s talk a little bit about the delta. Valley, the Sacramento River, Mount was like this: I guess I had better finish the other Shasta up here, and the Trinity River, In the dry years, they worried about where reservoirs. Down here in the Fresno bring that water in through the Shasta their water would come from. Then the wet area on the San Joaquin River we have Reservoir, hold the water there, and years would come and they forgot about the the big Friant Reservoir on the San then send the water down the Sac- dry years. Joaquin. ramento River to the delta.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:07 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.039 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H846 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 b 2030 once did when it was said you could become law, because if they did, the From the delta, that water is picked walk across the river on the back of largest estuary on the West Coast of up in canals—two of them, one oper- salmon—you can’t do that today for the Western Hemisphere would be in ated by the Federal Government, the sure—but, nonetheless, in a normal serious jeopardy. other one operated by the State of year these river systems, excluding the What we propose is to work within California—and brings that water—the Lower San Joaquin, are able to produce the environmental laws and the bio- Federal Government—down into the a significant salmon run. logical opinions that have been put San Joaquin Valley, where it provides In the delta, the delta smelt have forth by the Federal and State fish and hundreds of thousands of acres of irri- been under great pressure since the wildlife agencies and the National Ma- gated agricultural production. pumps were put in. The smelt is a lit- rine Fisheries Service—the National The other part of that project is here tle, tiny fish, but it happens to be like Marine Fisheries Service concerned on the San Joaquin. That takes water the foundation fish—all the bigger fish about the salmon; the fish and wildlife down the east side of the valley, all the eat it. And it is also what we call the agencies concerned about the endemic way to Kern County, down here in the canary in the coal mine. If you remem- species of the delta—to work within Bakersfield area, and north up into the ber what that is all about, you use ca- those biological opinions which are de- Madera County area here. That is naries in a coal mine. When the canary signed to protect those species and say called the Friant-Kern system. That is keels over, you have got a serious prob- the flexibility that is allowed under the the Federal water project. lem because you are the next to keel Endangered Species Act, the Clean The State water project, like the over—bad air. Water Act, and the biological opinions Federal, takes the water out of the Well, here these delta smelt are con- are sufficient to allow for the max- delta here and brings it down in the sidered to be the canary in the water. imum amount of pumping to the south canal, all the way down here, providing When they are in deep trouble—and from the delta consistent with the pro- water to Kern County, and then pumps they are today—the question arises: Is tection of the species. that water 2,000 feet over the the entire ecosystem of the delta going In order to accomplish that, we need Tehachapi Mountains through tunnels to collapse? We think not. But Cali- to use science. The biological opinions are based on about 13- to 15-year-old and canals into southern California. It fornia is severely stressed. California is still in drought. Today, the rainfall in science. What we are saying in our leg- flows down through the western part of California is 75 percent of normal. That islation is ramp up the science. the Mohave Desert down here, and then is for the entire State. For the Sac- Senator FEINSTEIN was able to de- flows into the Los Angeles area, and ramento region, February is 22 percent liver $100 million to California fish also into the Palm Springs area all the of normal, and I think we are rapidly agencies to put in place realtime moni- way over here. That is the California approaching the end of February. toring. She was not able to write how water project. What that means for the delta is ex- that could occur, so in the legislation Some of that water flowing into the traordinary stress—extraordinary we would direct the agencies to con- Metropolitan Water District is then stress—and a monumental California duct real-time monitoring, daily moni- available for the cities and water dis- water fight. My great-grandfather toring. As the winter flows—and there tricts of southern California, all the came to California in the 1860s to mine have been winter flows thus far this way down to San Diego and into the for gold. During that time, there was a year, not enough, but they are there. Coachella Valley over here in the Palm fellow out there by the name of Mark As those winter flows enter the delta Springs area. It is one huge water Twain, who was writing about the gold from the north and the south, the fish project, all of it dependent on the larg- rush and other things that were going agencies study where are the smelt, est estuary on the West Coast of the on in California. where are the salmon coming down the Western Hemisphere. There is no other He said a couple of things that are Sacramento River, and also from the estuary anywhere from Chile to Alaska really interesting. About San Fran- San Joaquin River. as large and as important to the aquat- cisco, he said that the coldest winter If they are near the delta pumps, re- ic species and birds as the great delta he ever spent was summer in San Fran- duce the pumping, or don’t pump at all, of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River cisco. I think he was referring to the depending where those fish are. If they system. fog. He also said that in California in are not, if they have moved away from Unlike many deltas, this is an inland the 1850s, 1860s, and 1870s, he said: the pumps and there is water in the delta. This is the beginning of San ‘‘Whiskey is for drinking; water is for system, then turn the pumps on. Pret- Francisco Bay here. It goes on out. The fighting over.’’ ty simple: if the fish are endangered, Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco So it has been. During the Gold Rush reduce the pumping; if the fish are not are just further to the west. period, it was all about water. You endangered, then increase the pump- Once again, the water flows south- couldn’t mine for gold unless you had ing. ward down the Sacramento River, past water, and people fought over water. That is essentially what our legisla- the city of Sacramento, and flows down They built incredible systems to get tion would accomplish. There are other through the delta, picked up by the their hands on the water that came out elements to it, for example, putting in great pumps here at Tracy into the ca- of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. fish screens at the Delta Cross Channel nals, and down the canals to the San Today, it is the same. We still fight on the Georgiana Slough, and also to Joaquin Valley and on to southern about water. What Senator FEINSTEIN improve the levee system within the California. and I are trying to do is to reduce the delta. Here is the problem: the pumping has friction, reduce the fighting that has We will see. We will see what happens significantly altered the ecology of the been going on for the last decade, or here. We have a choice as Members of delta and, when coupled with the last 5 years, about water as it flows Congress and men and women that are drought, has created a situation that through the delta. supposed to solve problems. We can go has led to a very serious potential of My San Joaquin Valley colleagues, the way of my San Joaquin Valley col- the extinction of species in the delta, Democrat and Republican, have put leagues and simply push aside, negate, particularly the delta smelt. Because forth two pieces of legislation that the environmental laws that provide of the alteration of the Sacramento they believe would solve the water for the protection of the salmon, the River system’s normal flow, the salm- problem for them. What they have great fishing industry of California, the on, which would normally migrate up managed to do with that legislation is salmon runs up and down the coast. the Sacramento River all the way to to basically wipe out the environ- By the way, the salmon that come Mount Shasta and beyond or down the mental protection for the species— out of the Sacramento River provide San Joaquin River system to Fresno, salmon, smelt, and other species in the salmon all the way to the Columbia that migration pattern has been seri- delta—and simply say: Turn the pumps River in Oregon. So it is not just about ously altered. on. We need the water. We have got the San Francisco Bay. It is about the In normal years, the management of votes. We are going to get the water. salmon and the fishing industry for the river is such that the salmon are Those two pieces of legislation have much of the West Coast, also south able to get along, not as well as they not become law, and they never should through Monterey Bay.

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I think the was so totally inconsistent with the laws, achieving maximum flexibility, San Joaquin Valley folks will look at majority’s own majority opinion in a understanding the science: Where are this and say: Well, we can continue prior case regarding people who were the salmon or the salmonoids? Those fighting as we have for the last 5 years captured on the battlefield and who are the salmon that have hatched and with no progress, none, nada, zero. were clearly at war with the United are coming back down the river, little, Let’s see if we can figure out how to States. tiny salmon. Where are they? Are they do this in a way that protects the spe- Throughout the history of warfare at coming down the river and getting cies, the salmon, the other fish, that least among civilized nations during sucked to the pumps, or are they com- protects the largest estuary on the the period of warfare, the civilized ing down the river and heading out to west coast of the western hemisphere, thing to do was to hold those who were the bay? We don’t know today. We are and that provides the maximum at war with you until such time as the not doing real-time monitoring. amount of water that is available to groups they represent, they come from, If we did real-time monitoring, we California, which, by the way, has an declare they are no longer at war with would know where they are. We would economy that is ranked seventh in the you. know where the delta smelt are and world. So water is really important. Then they can be released unless other species, and we could adjust the I know we can do better. I know that they have committed some heinous pumping to protect the species and to this Nation doesn’t have to have this crime for which they should account kind of water in Flint, Michigan. I beyond that of being part of the war take advantage of the high flows that know that this Nation doesn’t have to against the Nation. occur during the normal winters and have children in the Central Valley of The Supreme Court majority had pre- also this year, even though it is well California getting their water out of a viously said basically that, of course, below normal. cattle water trough. the Constitution gives the Congress the I have confidence. I have confidence I know that this Nation doesn’t have power to create tribunals, to create in the wisdom of the Californians who to destroy the largest estuary and all courts. decided that they would pass a water of the fish, all of the salmon, and all of As my former constitutional law pro- bond to put in place long-range solu- the industry that goes with that in its fessor said, there is only one Court in tions for California—recycling, con- quest for water and that what little is the whole country’s Federal system servation, storage systems, under- available can be shared and maximized. that owes its creation to the U.S. Con- ground aquifers—and to develop safe That is what we are going to try to stitution, and that is the U.S. Supreme drinking water. I have confidence in do with the Feinstein-Garamendi legis- Court. All other Federal courts, tribu- the wisdom of California because they lation. I know we can do it. I know we nals, owe their existences and their ju- voted by over 60 percent for this have to do it. I know, at the end of the risdictions to the United States Con- project. day, we are not going to destroy. We gress. I have confidence in the Congress. I are going to build, we are going to cre- So the majority Court had previously have confidence in the Senate. Senator ate, and we are going to solve the prob- said, in effect, that Congress could, in FEINSTEIN has come up with a good lem. cases where enemy combatants are bill. I had the honor to work with her Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance seized on the battlefield, hold them on that bill, and I will soon introduce of my time. without right of writ of habeas corpus, that bill here in the House. f because that has basically been the his- I have confidence that we have the tory of civilized warfare. wisdom and we have the understanding IN TRIBUTE TO UNITED STATES Obviously, in uncivilized warfare, of the systems of California water to SUPREME COURT JUSTICE people were taken, abused, tortured, maximize over time the water poten- ANTONIN SCALIA, A PRE- made slaves. That has happened tial of California. And in the near EMINENT MIND throughout the history of mankind. term, in the near term when California, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under But for nations that were civilized, you this great State that we would like to the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- simply held them, hopefully, in human- see as green, when California is faced uary 6, 2015, the Chair recognizes the itarian conditions. with this, I have got confidence that gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) In the Boumediene case, Justice we are wise enough and we are smart for 30 minutes. Scalia starts his dissent by writing: enough politically to maneuver our- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise ‘‘I shall devote most of what will be selves into a situation where we can tonight in tribute to one of the great- a lengthy opinion to the legal errors address the current drought to the est jurists in this Nation’s history. Jus- contained in the opinion of the Court. maximum extent possible, delivering tice Antonin Scalia had a preeminent Contrary to my usual practice, how- water to the San Joaquin Valley and mind following an excellent education. ever, I think it appropriate to begin on into southern California without He has a beautiful family and has al- with a description of the disastrous harming the fish, without destroying ready been very sorely missed. consequences of what the Court has the salmon of California and the fish- I thought it might be helpful, Mr. done today.’’ ing, the multibillion-dollar fishing in- Speaker, to get a sense of the man and Justice Scalia goes on: dustry that goes with it, and without how profoundly concerned he was with ‘‘America is at war with radical jeopardizing the largest estuary on the the place in which this country finds Islamists. The enemy began by killing West Coast of the Western Hemisphere. itself after world wars, after depres- Americans and American allies abroad: That is our challenge. This is what sions, after all kinds of threats: a mas- 241 at the Marine barracks in Lebanon, we are going to try to accomplish. Sen- sive civil war in the 1860s, all kinds of 19 at the Khobar Towers in Dhahran, ator FEINSTEIN’s bill has been intro- things that have threatened this Na- 224 at our embassies in Dar es Salaam duced. That version will be introduced tion, even the War of 1812 during which and Nairobi, and 17 on the USS Cole in over here in the next several days as this Capitol was set on fire. Yemen. we develop a better understanding There were all of these threats; yet, ‘‘On September 11, 2001, the enemy among my colleagues of what we are at this time in which we live, he could brought the battle to American soil, trying to accomplish here. see and he tried to sound the warning killing 2,749 at the Twin Towers in New alarms for what the majority of the York City, 184 at the Pentagon in b 2045 Supreme Court was doing to this coun- Washington, D.C., and 40 in Pennsyl- I have confidence that the represent- try. vania. atives of the southern California area It seemed to be encapsulated rather ‘‘It has threatened further attacks will see the wisdom of putting aside well back in the June 12, 2008, decision against our homeland; one need only

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Last week, 13 of the overzealous and underthinking ma- least prior to it, is your obligation to our countrymen in arms were killed. jority of the Court had imposed on the form your conscience correctly.’’ ‘‘The game of bait-and-switch that United States, on our military. Justice Scalia said: ‘‘You think there today’s opinion plays upon the Na- Justice Scalia made clear, when it ought to be a right to abortion? No tion’s Commander in Chief will make comes to war, the decision that the problem. The Constitution says noth- the war harder on us.’’ majority made was to basically tell our ing about it. Create it the way most What comes next is, perhaps, one of military: Instead of protecting your- rights are created in a democratic soci- the most profound statements that any selves and protecting your brothers ety. Pass a law. And that law, unlike a Justice on the Supreme Court ever put and sisters in arms, we are going to re- constitutional right to abortion cre- in writing, but he was right. And being quire you to go out there, gather up ated by a court can compromise.’’ right in his discernment of the Su- DNA evidence, get blood evidence, Justice Scalia said: ‘‘A Constitution preme Court’s decision, he knew he maybe just drive a forensic wagon out is not meant to facilitate change. It is needed to put this next sentence in there onto the field of battle. Start meant to impede change, to make it print. gathering evidence because some mo- difficult to change.’’ So, in talking about the majority ronic person in a palace in Wash- Brilliant statement. opinion, Justice Scalia wrote this: ington—‘‘palace’’ being what some of Some think the Constitution is a liv- ‘‘It will almost certainly cause more the Justices who first went through the ing, breathing document. I have dis- Americans to be killed.’’ new Supreme Court building said about cussed this over at the Supreme Court He wrote: it back in 1935, that palace in which palace with him, and I have discussed ‘‘That consequence would be toler- they reside—has said that, in a time of it with him at lunches, breakfasts. able if necessary to preserve a time- war, we have lost our mind in America, There are a handful of special privi- honored legal principle vital to our and we are going to now start putting leges that I count myself blessed to constitutional Republic. But it is this our military at risk of their very lives have been able to enjoy, and one of Court’s blatant abandonment of such a so they can go gather up evidence to those handful has been time spent with principle that produces the decision satisfy some bloated judge in a palace Justice Scalia. He had an incredible today. The President relied on our set- in Washington. sense of humor. He could crack me up. tled precedent in Johnson vs. That is why he made the profound Most of the time, he meant to. Some- Eisentrager’’—this was back in 1950— statement that he did in this dissent. times his sarcasm was just too humor- ‘‘when he established the prison at ous not to laugh. And he attacked him- b 2100 Guantanamo Bay for enemy aliens. Cit- self with self-effacing humor. ing that case, the President’s Office of His words will almost certainly cause He said this: ‘‘I attack ideas. I don’t Legal Counsel advised him ‘that the more Americans to be killed. That is attack people. And some very good peo- great weight of legal authority indi- extraordinary. ple have some very bad ideas. And if cates that a federal district court could Dear Justice Scalia finished the dis- you can’t separate the two, you’ve not properly exercise habeas jurisdic- senting opinion by saying: ‘‘Today the gotta get another day job.’’ tion over an alien detained at Guanta- Court warps our Constitution in a way He was a funny man, but a brilliant namo Bay.’’’ that goes beyond the narrow issue of man. God blessed that man with wis- Further down, the Justice writes: the reach of the Suspension Clause, in- dom. ‘‘In the short term, however, the de- voking judicially brainstormed separa- Justice Scalia said: ‘‘I love to argue. cision is devastating. At least 30 of tion-of-powers principles to establish a I’ve always loved to argue. And I love those prisoners hitherto released from manipulable ‘functional’ test for the to point out the weaknesses of the op- Guantanamo Bay have returned to the extra territorial reach of habeas corpus posing arguments. It may well be that battlefield. (and, no doubt, for the extraterritorial I’m something of a shin kicker. It may ‘‘But others have succeeded in car- reach of other constitutional protec- well be that I’m something of a rying on their atrocities against inno- tions as well). It blatantly misdescribes contrarian.’’ cent civilians. In one case, a detainee important precedents, most conspicu- He said: ‘‘Well, we didn’t set out to released from Guantanamo Bay mas- ously Justice Jackson’s opinion for the have nine children’’—talking about his terminded the kidnapping of two Chi- Court in Johnson v. Eisentrager. It beautiful family. He said: ‘‘We’re just nese dam workers, one of whom was breaks a chain of precedent as old as old-fashioned Catholics, you know.’’ later shot to death when used as a the common law that prohibits judicial Justice Scalia said: ‘‘I think Thomas human shield against Pakistani com- inquiry into the detention of aliens Jefferson would have said the more mandos. abroad absent statutory authorization. speech, the better. That’s what the ‘‘Another former detainee promptly And, most tragically, it sets our mili- First Amendment is all about.’’ resumed his post as a senior Taliban tary commanders the impossible task Today I see around our college cam- commander and murdered a United Na- of proving to a civilian court, under puses conservatives like me are often tions engineer and three Afghan sol- whatever standards this Court devises shunned. I am grateful to have been in- diers. Still another murdered an Af- in the future, that evidence supports vited to speak at Oxford in England ghan judge. It was reported only last the confinement of each and every and at Cambridge. But it is amazing month that a released detainee carried enemy prisoner. that places like my conservative Texas out a suicide bombing against Iraqi sol- ‘‘The Nation will live to regret what A&M, there are students there—much diers in Mosul, Iraq. the Court has done today. I dissent.’’ fewer there, but all over the country at ‘‘Their return to the kill illustrates What a magnificent man. What a what are supposed to be enlightened the incredible difficulty of assessing brilliant man with extraordinary com- universities—that don’t want to hear who is and who is not an enemy com- mon sense. any view different from themselves. batant in a foreign theater of oper- So, Mr. Speaker, my staff helped me. When I was at A&M, I mean, I helped ations where the environment does not We have all been picking out favorite host Ralph Nader. I didn’t agree with lend itself to rigorous evidence collec- quotes that Justice Scalia has pro- him on much, but I loved the exchange tion.’’ vided, both in written opinion and in with him, the thoughts that went back Justice Scalia goes on: speeches. and forth. He was a very intriguing ‘‘During the 1995 prosecution of Omar One of Justice Scalia’s statements man. We weren’t afraid of discussions Abdel Rahman, federal prosecutors was: ‘‘Never compromise your prin- with liberals. gave the names of 200 unindicted co- ciples, unless, of course, your prin- It is one of the things I loved about conspirators to the ‘Blind Sheikh’s’ de- ciples are Adolph Hitler’s, in which Justice Scalia. He was so brilliant, so

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:07 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.045 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H849 grounded. His faith was so strongly It guaranteed a lot more freedoms than another world. Day by day, case by standing on God’s Word, the Bible. He we have. case, it is busy designing a Constitu- knew who he was. He knew whose he And I’ve forgotten, but in college I tion for a country I do not recognize.’’ was, and he knew whose was his, and he made an A on a paper that discussed Ten years later, in 2006, he says: ‘‘So loved his family dearly. the Soviet constitution and the bill of the question comes up, is there a con- Justice Scalia said: ‘‘Undoubtedly, rights. He was right. That old Soviet stitutional right to have homosexual some think that the Second Amend- bill of rights guaranteed all kinds of conduct? Not a hard question for me. ment is outmoded in a society where rights, but it didn’t protect them. It’s absolutely clear that nobody ever our standing army is the pride of our He went on to say—and I am not thought when the Bill of Rights was Nation, where well-trained police quoting exactly—but the gist of what adopted that it gave a right to homo- forces provide personal security, and he had to say is, now, the reason Amer- sexual conduct. Homosexual conduct where gun violence is a serious prob- ica is the most free Nation in the his- was criminal for 200 years in every lem. That is perhaps debatable, but tory of the world is because the Found- State. Easy question.’’ what is not debatable is that it is not ers didn’t trust the government, so He made those statements in re- the role of this Court to pronounce the they made it as difficult as they could marks at the University of Fribourg, Second Amendment extinct.’’ to pass a law. It wasn’t enough to have Switzerland, back in 2006. It was absolutely a great dissent. one House; they wanted two Houses, In 2009, he said: ‘‘The Court today Pointing out the hypocrisy, the flawed and not like England where one of continues its quixotic quest to right all thinking, the incredible poor quality of them doesn’t have all that much au- wrongs and repair all imperfections the writing in the majority opinion in thority. They wanted two Houses through the Constitution. Alas, the the ObamaCare decision, Justice Scalia where either one of them could stop a quest cannot succeed.’’ said: ‘‘This Court, however, concludes law from being passed. So even if one He also said: ‘‘This case, involving that this limitation would prevent the House were successful in finally get- legal requirements of the content and rest of the act from working as well as ting a majority of people to agree on a labeling of meat products such as hoped. So it rewrites the law to make law, then the other House would have frankfurters affords a rare opportunity tax credits available everywhere. We to agree, and they could stop it com- to explore simultaneously both parts of should start calling this law pletely in its tracks. Bismarck’s aphorism that ‘no man That wasn’t good enough. They want- SCOTUSCare instead of ObamaCare.’’ should see how laws or sausages are ed another check and balance, another The Supreme Court of the U.S. care, made.’’’ way to stop law. They wanted to create how about that? He said: ‘‘God has been very good to gridlock. So they said: You know He went on to say: ‘‘Under all the us. One of the reasons God has been what? We don’t want a parliamentarian usual rules of interpretation, in short, good to us is that we have done him system where the legislators elect a the government should lose this case. honor.’’ prime minister. No. We want an execu- But normal rules of interpretation Certainly, Justice Scalia did God tive elected totally different from the seem always to yield to the overriding honor. legislature. So we will have him elect- principle of this Court: The Affordable A lot of people don’t realize what a ed in a whole different way, and then Care Act must be saved.’’ tenderhearted man he was as well. he can stop any law they may try to He goes on. It says: ‘‘If a bill is about After the horrendous murder of Justice pass. And that is not good enough. to pass that really comes down hard on Michael Luttig’s father and the assault Let’s create another branch, the judici- some minority and they think it’s ter- and attempted murder of his mother in ary branch, and then they can nix any- ribly unfair, it doesn’t take much to their own garage, two streets over from thing that is passed. throw a monkey wrench into this com- my house, the family did not want to No, we are the most free Nation in plex system. Americans should appre- call Michael and describe the horrors history because the Founders didn’t ciate that; they should learn to love that had been inflicted on his father trust government and they made it as the gridlock. It’s there so the legisla- and mother. tion that does get out is good legisla- hard as possible to pass laws. Mr. Speaker, how much time do I b 2115 tion.’’ have remaining? Mr. Speaker, it brings to mind a dis- Middle of the night, Justice Scalia is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- in bed. Justice Scalia gets called, cussion I heard him have with some tleman from Texas has 7 minutes re- people from my district, some senior would he go out to Michael Luttig, maining. Judge Luttig’s house, and let him citizens that were coming to Wash- Mr. GOHMERT. Justice Scalia says know in the wee hours of the morning ington, 50 or 60. They had asked me: in one of his dissents: ‘‘I have exceeded that his father had been killed. Justice They say you are friends with Justice the speed limit on occasion.’’ Scalia. Do you think we could meet He said: ‘‘A man who has no enemies Scalia, for whom Judge Luttig had him? is probably not a very good man.’’ clerked, he knew Michael Luttig loved I felt comfortable enough to call him. He said: ‘‘If you read the rest of the him. He put on his warmup suit and He said: Sure. Bring them. section, you would say, to find a way to went out in the middle of the night So we worked it out, brought them find a meaning that the language will many miles away because he cared. through the side entrance, came into a bear that will uphold the constitu- As I conclude, Mr. Speaker, I thought meeting room. They were all seated tionality. You don’t interpret a pen- about the words of John Quincy Adams there when Justice Scalia came walk- alty to be a pig. It can’t be a pig.’’ in the Amistad case. He didn’t think he ing in. He leans up against the table in He did know how to bring things had won the case. He was finishing. He front of them, and they were kind of in back to tangible terms. was afraid he had not done an adequate awe because they knew how brilliant He said: ‘‘If you’re going to be a good job defending these Africans who Justice Scalia was. and faithful judge, you have to resign should be free and should be free to go He said: Well, you wanted to meet yourself to the fact that you’re not al- where they wanted without chains, me. Here I am. What questions have ways going to like the conclusions you without bondage. you got? reach. If you like them all the time, So he finished his argument by say- It kind of took the group aback, so you’re probably doing something ing, and this is John Quincy Adams, people were struggling to try to come wrong.’’ 1841, in the Supreme Court: up with a question. Finally, one of I’ve experienced that myself. There ‘‘As I cast my eyes along those seats them said: Well, Justice Scalia, were times I disagreed with the law, of honor and public trust, now occupied wouldn’t you say that we are the freest but it was constitutionally made and by you, they seek in vain for one of Nation in the history of the world be- passed, and I followed the law as a those honored and honorable persons cause we have the best Bill of Rights? judge and chief justice. That is exactly whose indulgence listened then to my In typical Scalia style, he said: Oh, what he did. voice. Marshall, Cushing, Chase, Wash- gosh, no. The Soviet Union had a much In a dissent in 1996, Justice Scalia ington, Johnson, Livingston, Todd— better bill of rights than we have got. said: ‘‘The Court must be living in an where are they? Where is that eloquent

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A letter from the Director, Office of excellent clerk of that day, whose Management and Budget, transmitting the ADJOURNMENT name has been inscribed on the shores OMB Sequestration Preview Report to the of Africa, as a monument of his abhor- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2017, rence of the African slave trade Elias that the House do now adjourn. pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 904(c)(2); Public Law 99- B. Caldwell? Where is the marshal? The motion was agreed to; accord- 177, Sec. 254 (as amended by Public Law 112- 25, Sec. 103(1)); (125 Stat. 246); to the Com- Where are the criers of the Court? Alas, ingly (at 9 o’clock and 19 minutes p.m.), under its previous order and pur- mittee on Appropriations. where is one of the very judges of the 4356. A letter from the Director, Office of Court, arbiters of life and death, before suant to House Resolution 620, the Management and Budget, transmitting the whom I commenced the anxious argu- House adjourned until tomorrow, OMB Report to the Congress on the Joint ment, even now prematurely closed? Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at 10 Committee Reductions for Fiscal Year 2017, Where are they all? Gone. Gone. All a.m., for morning-hour debate, as a fur- pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 901a(9); Public Law 99- gone. Gone from the services which, in ther mark of respect to the memory of 177, Sec. 251A (as added Public Law 112-25, their day and generation, they faith- the late Honorable Antonin Scalia, As- Sec. 302(a)); (125 Stat. 256); to the Committee sociate Justice of the Supreme Court of on Appropriations. fully rendered to their country. I hum- 4357. A letter from the Assistant Secretary bly hope, and fondly trust, that they the United States of America. of Defense, Logistics and Materiel Readiness, have gone to receive the rewards of f Department of Defense, transmitting a re- blessedness on high.’’ RULES AND REPORTS SUBMITTED port entitled ‘‘Strategic and Critical Mate- In taking, then, his final leave of the PURSUANT TO THE CONGRES- rials Operations Report To Congress: Oper- bar there at the Supreme Court, John ations under the Strategic and Critical Ma- SIONAL REVIEW ACT Quincy Adams said he hoped that every terials Stock Piling Act during Fiscal Year member of the Supreme Court may go [Omitted from the RECORD of February 8, 2015’’, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 98h-2(b); June 7, to his final account with as little of 2016] 1939, ch. 190, Sec. 11 (as amended by Public Law 103-35, Sec. 204(d)); (107 Stat. 103); to the earthly frailty to answer for as those Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(d), executive communications [final rules] sub- Committee on Armed Services. illustrious dead. 4358. A letter from the Principal Deputy And he said: ‘‘That you may, every mitted to the House pursuant to 5 Under Secretary, Policy, Department of De- one, after the close of a long and vir- U.S.C. 801(a)(1) during the period of fense, transmitting the Department’s report tuous career in this world, be received July 21, 2015, through January 4, 2016, on assistance provided by the Department of at the portals of the next with the ap- shall be treated as though received on Defense for certain sporting events, pursuant proving sentence: ‘Well done, good and February 8, 2016. Original dates of to 10 U.S.C. 2564(e); Public Law 104-201, Sec. faithful servant, enter thou into the transmittal, numberings, and referrals 367(a); (110 Stat. 2496); to the Committee on to committee of those executive com- Armed Services. joy of thy Lord.’ ’’ 4359. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Mr. Speaker, I have no doubt whatso- munications remain as indicated in the of the Navy, Department of Defense, trans- ever that Justice Antonin Scalia, my Executive Communication section of mitting the Navy’s annual report to Con- friend, our friend, the luminary of the the relevant CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. gress on Repair of Naval Vessels in Foreign Supreme Court, heard those words days f Shipyards, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 7310(c); Pub- ago: ‘‘Well done, good and faithful serv- lic Law 110-417, Sec. 1012(c); (122 Stat. 4584); EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ant.’’ to the Committee on Armed Services. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ETC. 4360. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of my time. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive for Legislative Affairs, Department of De- communications were taken from the fense, transmitting draft of proposed legisla- f tion entitled the ‘‘Military Justice Act of Speaker’s table and referred as follows: LEAVE OF ABSENCE 2016’’; to the Committee on Armed Services. 4351. A letter from the Congressional Re- 4361. A letter from the Assistant Secretary By unanimous consent, leave of ab- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health of Defense, Logistics and Materiel Readiness, sence was granted to: Inspection Service, Department of Agri- Department of Defense, transmitting the Na- Mr. PERRY (at the request of Mr. culture, transmitting the Department’s in- tional Defense Stockpile (NDS) Annual Ma- MCCARTHY) for today on account of at- terim rule — Conditions for Payment of terials Plan (AMP) for Fiscal Year 2017 and tending a funeral. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indem- for the succeeding four years, FY 2018-2021, Mr. HASTINGS (at the request of Ms. nity Claims [Docket No.: APHIS-2015-0061] pursuant to Sec. 11(b) of the Strategic and (RIN: 0579-AE14) received February 10, 2016, PELOSI) for today through February 26. Critical Materials Stock Piling Act, 50 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Mrs. NAPOLITANO (at the request of U.S.C. 98h-2(b); to the Committee on Armed Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Services. Ms. PELOSI) for today and the balance the Committee on Agriculture. 4362. A letter from the Chair, Board of Gov- of the week. 4352. A letter from the Congressional Re- ernors of the Federal Reserve System, trans- f view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health mitting the Board’s semiannual Monetary Inspection Service, Department of Agri- Policy Report to the Congress, pursuant to SENATE BILL REFERRED culture, transmitting the Department’s final Public Law 106-569; to the Committee on Fi- A bill of the Senate of the following rule — Importation of Phalaenopsis Spp. nancial Services. title was taken from the Speaker’s Plants for Planting in Approved Growing 4363. A letter from the Assistant Director, table and, under the rule, referred as Media From China to the Continental United Legislative Affairs, Consumer Financial Pro- follows: States [Docket No.: APHIS-2014-0106] (RIN: tection Bureau, transmitting the Bureau’s 0579-AE10) received February 16, 2016, pursu- annual integrated Strategic Plan, Budget, S. 2451. An act to designate the area be- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public and Performance Plan and Report, pursuant tween the intersections of International Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the to 31 U.S.C. 1115(b); Public Law 111-352, Sec. Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Committee on Agriculture. 3; (124 Stat. 3867); to the Committee on Fi- Northwest and International Drive, North- 4353. A letter from the Director, Regu- nancial Services. west and International Place, Northwest in latory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, 4364. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- Washington, District of Columbia, as ‘‘Liu Department of Agriculture, transmitting the ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting Xiaobo Plaza’’, and for other purposes; to the Department’s final rule — Direct Farm Own- the Commission’s Major final rule — Secu- Committee on Oversight and Government ership Microloan (RIN: 0560-AI33) received rity-Based Swap Transactions Connected Reform. February 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. with a Non-U.S. Person’s Dealing Activity f 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, That Are Arranged, Negotiated, or Executed ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on By Personnel Located in a U.S. Branch or Of- Agriculture. fice or in a U.S. Branch or Office of an Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, 4354. A letter from the Director, Regu- Agent; Security-Based Swap Dealer De Mini- reported and found truly enrolled a bill latory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, mis Exception [Release No.: 34-77104; File

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:53 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE7.048 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H851 No.: S7-06-15] (RIN: 3235-AL73) received Feb- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Renovator Refresher Training Requirements ruary 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cy’s final rule — Allocations of Cross-State [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2014-0304; FRL-9941-61] (RIN: 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Air Pollution Rule Allowances from New 2070-AK02) received February 12, 2016, pursu- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Unit Set-Asides for the 2015 Compliance Year ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Financial Services. [FRL- 9942-27-OAR] received February 12, Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 4365. A letter from the General Counsel, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added Committee on Energy and Commerce. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 4382. A letter from the Director, Regu- transmitting the Corporation’s final rule — 868); to the Committee on Energy and Com- latory Management Division, Environmental Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Em- merce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ployer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Pay- 4375. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — Significant New Use Rule ing Benefits received February 10, 2016, pur- latory Management Division, Environmental on Certain Chemical Substances [EPA-HQ- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- OPPT-2013-0399; FRL-9941-56] (RIN: 2070- lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation AB27) received February 12, 2016, pursuant to Committee on Education and the Workforce. of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 2008 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 4366. A letter from the Administrator, De- Ozone NAAQS Interstate Transport for Colo- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- partment of Energy, transmitting the De- rado, Montana, North Dakota, and South Da- mittee on Energy and Commerce. partment’s report entitled ‘‘The Availability kota [EPA-R08-OAR-2015-0670; FRL-9942-31- 4383. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Price of Petroleum and Petroleum Prod- Region 8] received February 12, 2016, pursu- latory Management Division, Environmental ucts Produced in Countries Other Than ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Iran’’, the twenty-fifth in a series of reports, Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 8513a(d)(4)(A); Public Committee on Energy and Commerce. of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Dis- Law 112-81, Sec. 1245(d)(4)(A) (as amended by 4376. A letter from the Director, Regu- trict of Columbia; Interstate Pollution Public Law 112-158, Sec. 503(b)(1)); (126 Stat. latory Management Division, Environmental Transport Requirements for the 2010 Nitro- 1261); to the Committee on Energy and Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- gen Dioxide Standards [EPA-R03-OAR-2015- merce. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 0750; FRL-9942-58-Region 3] received Feb- 4367. A letter from the Chairman, Federal of Implementation Plans; New Mexico/Albu- ruary 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Energy Regulatory Commission, transmit- querque-Bernalillo County; Infrastructure 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, ting the Department’s Twenty-first Report and Interstate Transport State Implementa- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on to Congress on Progress Made in Licensing tion Plan for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Na- Energy and Commerce. and Constructing the Alaska Natural Gas tional Ambient Air Quality Standards [EPA- 4384. A letter from the Director, Regu- Pipeline, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 16523; Public R06-OAR-2015-0431; FRL-9942-29-Region 6] re- latory Management Division, Environmental Law 109-58, Sec. 1810; (119 Stat. 1126); to the ceived February 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Committee on Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 4368. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Dis- for Communications and Information, De- Energy and Commerce. trict of Columbia; Regulation to Limit Ni- partment of Commerce, transmitting the De- 4377. A letter from the Director, Regu- trogen Oxides Emissions from Large Non- partment’s Quarterly Report on the Transi- latory Management Division, Environmental Electric Generating Units [EPA-R03-OAR- tion of the Stewardship of the Internet As- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2015-0666; FRL-9942-59-Region 3] received Feb- signed Numbers Authority (‘‘IANA’’) Func- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation ruary 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions, pursuant to Public Law 114-113; to the of Implementation Plans; State of New Mex- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Committee on Energy and Commerce. 4369. A letter from the Deputy Director, ico/Albuquerque-Bernalillo County; Infra- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on ODRM, Department of Health and Human structure and Interstate Transport SIP 2010 Energy and Commerce. Services, transmitting the Department’s Nitrogen Dioxide National Ambient Air 4385. A letter from the Director, Regu- Major rule — Medicaid Program; Final FY Quality Standards [EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0613; latory Management Division, Environmental 2013 and Preliminary FY 2015 Dispropor- FRL-9942-30-Region 6] received February 12, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tionate Share Hospital Allotments, and 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added cy’s final rule — Review of New Sources and Final FY 2013 and Preliminary FY 2015 Insti- by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. Modifications in Indian Country: Extension tutions for Mental Diseases Disproportionate 868); to the Committee on Energy and Com- of Permitting and Registration Deadlines for Share Hospital Limits [CMS-2398-N] (RIN: merce. True Minor Sources Engaged in Oil and Nat- 0983-ZB24) received February 11, 2016, pursu- 4378. A letter from the Director, Regu- ural Gas Production in Indian Country ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public latory Management Division, Environmental [EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0606; FRL-9942-64-OAR] Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- (RIN: 2060-AS27) received February 17, 2016, Committee on Energy and Commerce. cy’s direct final rule — Approval of Iowa’s pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by 4370. A letter from the Director, Regula- Air Quality Implementation Plans; Polk Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, County Board of Health Rules and Regula- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Department of Health and Human Services, tions, Chapter V, Revisions [EPA-R07-OAR- 4386. A letter from the Director, Regu- transmitting the Department’s final rule — 2016-0045; FRL-9942-37-Region 7] received Feb- latory Management Division, Environmental Removal of Review and Reclassification Pro- ruary 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cedures for Biological Products Licensed 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; Prior to July 1, 1972 [Docket No.: FDA-2015- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Wisconsin; Revision to the Milwaukee- N-2103] received February 16, 2016, pursuant Energy and Commerce. Racine-Waukesha 2006 24-Hour Particulate to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 4379. A letter from the Director, Regu- Matter Maintenance Plan [EPA-R05-OAR- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- latory Management Division, Environmental 2015-0848; FRL-9942-56-Region 5] received Feb- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ruary 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4371. A letter from the Assistant Secretary cy’s direct final rule — Approval of Iowa’s 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, for Legislation, Department of Health and State Implementation Plan (SIP); Electronic Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Human Services, transmitting the Adminis- Reporting Consistent with the Cross-Media Energy and Commerce. tration’s Third Annual Report on Drug Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) 4387. A letter from the Director, Regu- Shortages for Calendar Year 2015, pursuant [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0840; FRL-9942-39-Region latory Management Division, Environmental to Public Law 112-144, Sec. 1002; to the Com- 7] received February 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Energy and Commerce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; 4372. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Indiana; Particulate Matter Emissions Lim- for Legislation, Department of Health and on Energy and Commerce. its Revision [EPA-R05-OAR-2015-0379; FRL- Human Services, transmitting the Adminis- 4380. A letter from the Director, Regu- 9942-54-Region 5] received February 17, 2016, tration’s FY 2015 Performance Report to latory Management Division, Environmental pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Congress for the Animal Drug User Fee Act, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 379j-13; to the Com- cy’s final rule — Fluridone; Pesticide Toler- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Energy and Commerce. ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0913; FRL-9941-69] 4388. A letter from the Executive Director, 4373. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, received February 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- transmitting the Commission’s final rule — transmitting the Department’s Alternative 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Annual Update of Filing Fees [Docket No.: Fuel Vehicle (AFV) program report for FY on Energy and Commerce. RM16-00002-000] received February 12, 2016, 2015, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 13218(b)(1); Public 4381. A letter from the Director, Regu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Law 103-486, Sec. 310 (as added by Public Law latory Management Division, Environmental Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to 105-388, Sec. 8(a)); (112 Stat. 3481); to the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee on Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Lead-based Paint Programs; 4389. A letter from the Executive Director, 4374. A letter from the Director, Regu- Amendment to Jurisdiction-Specific Certifi- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, latory Management Division, Environmental cation and Accreditation Requirements and transmitting the Commission’s final rule —

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:07 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L23FE7.000 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 Annual Update of Filing Fees [Docket No.: Agency’s Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report; to 01] (RIN: 0648-XE328) received February 17, RM16-2-000] received February 16, 2016, pursu- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public ment Reform. by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 4400. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. Committee on Energy and Commerce. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Greater 4407. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- 4390. A letter from the Director, Office of Atlantic Region, National Oceanic and At- trator for Fisheries, Office of Protected Re- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory mospheric Administration, transmitting the sources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Administration’s temporary rule — Fisheries Administration, transmitting the Adminis- final rule — Changes to Buried and Under- of the Northeastern United States; North- tration’s final rule — Endangered and ground Piping and Tank Recommendations east Multispecies Fishery; Trip Limit Ad- Threatened Species; Critical Habitat for En- [LR-ISG-2015-01] received February 12, 2016, justment for the Common Pool Fishery dangered North Atlantic Right Whale [Dock- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by [Docket No.: 150105004-5355-01] (RIN: 0648- et No.: 100217099-5999-03] (RIN: 0648-AY54) re- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to XE398) received February 16, 2016, pursuant ceived February 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 4391. A letter from the Director, Office of 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory mittee on Natural Resources. Natural Resources. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 4401. A letter from the Director, Office of 4408. A letter from the Deputy Assistant interim staff guidance — Compliance with Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation mitting the Administration’s temporary rule tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; North tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Events, Revision to JLD-ISG-2012-01 received Atlantic Swordfish Fishery [Docket No.: rule — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf, and February 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 120627194-3657-02] (RIN: 0648-XE295) received South Atlantic; Aquaculture [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, February 10, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 080225276-5601-02] (RIN: 0648-AS65) received Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, February 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Energy and Commerce. Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 4392. A letter from the Chairman, South- Natural Resources. Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on east Compact Commission for Low-Level Ra- 4402. A letter from the Director, Office of Natural Resources. dioactive Waste Management, transmitting Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- 4409. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, the Commission’s 2013-2014 Annual Report; to anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mitting the Administration’s temporary rule Security, transmitting the Department’s 4393. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlan- temporary final rule — Safety Zone, Great ment of the Treasury, transmitting the final tic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries [Docket Nos.: Egg Harbor Bay; Somers Point, NJ [Docket report on the national emergency with re- 120328229-4949-02 and 150121066-5717-02] (RIN: No.: USCG-2015-0921] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- spect to the former Liberian regime of 0648-XE346) received February 12, 2016, pursu- ceived February 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Charles Taylor that was declared in Execu- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, tive Order 13348 of July 22, 2004, pursuant to Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec Committee on Natural Resources. Transportation and Infrastructure. 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627) and 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); 4403. A letter from the Director, Office of 4410. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257); Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Security, transmitting the Department’s 4394. A communication from the President mitting the Administration’s inseason rule temporary final rule — Safety Zone, Great of the United States, transmitting notifica- — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fish- Egg Harbor Bay; Somers Point, NJ [Docket tion that the national emergency with re- eries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast No.: USCG-2015-0921] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- spect to Libya, that was declared in Execu- Groundfish Fishery; 2015 Tribal Fishery Allo- ceived February 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tive Order 13566 of February 25, 2011, is to cations for Pacific Whiting; Reapportion- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, continue in effect beyond February 25, 2016, ment Between Tribal and Non-Tribal Sectors Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94- [Docket No.: 141219999-5432-02] (RIN: 0648- Transportation and Infrastructure. 412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. XE345) received February 16, 2016, pursuant 4411. A letter from the Chairman, National 114—101); to the Committee on Foreign Af- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Transportation Safety Board, transmitting fairs and ordered to be printed. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- the Board’s direct final rule — Notification 4395. A letter from the Director, Defense mittee on Natural Resources. and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Inci- Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting 4404. A letter from the Director, Office of dents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preserva- a notice of the Air Force’s Proposed Issuance Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- tion of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and of Letter of Offer and Acceptance to the Gov- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Records [Docket No.: NTSB-AS-2012-0001] ernment of Pakistan, Transmittal No. 15-80, mitting the Administration’s final rule — (RIN: 3147-AA11) received February 17, 2016, pursuant to Sec. 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Control Act, as amended; to the Committee Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Ground- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to on Foreign Affairs. fish Fishery; 2015-2016 Biennial Specifica- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 4396. A letter from the Deputy Assistant tions and Management Measures; Inseason structure. Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau Adjustments [Docket No.: 140904754-5188-02] 4412. A letter from the Deputy General of Industry and Security, Department of (RIN: 0648-BF63) received February 16, 2016, Counsel, Small Business Administration, Commerce, transmitting the Department’s pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by transmitting the Administration’s final rule final rule — Cuba Licensing Policy Revisions Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to — Federal Awarding Agency Regulatory Im- [Docket No.: 151208999-5999-01] (RIN: 0694- the Committee on Natural Resources. plementation of Office of Management and AG79) received February 17, 2016, pursuant to 4405. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Budget’s Uniform Administrative Require- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Administrator for Regulatory Programs, ments, Cost Principles, and Audit Require- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric ments for Federal Awards (RIN: 3245-AG62) mittee on Foreign Affairs. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- received February 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 4397. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Exclu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- fice of Communications and Legislative Af- sive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee fairs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity and Aleutian Islands Management Area; New on Small Business. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Coast Recovery Fee Programs [Docket No.: 4413. A letter from the Deputy General Annual Sunshine Act Report for 2015, pursu- 140304192-5999-02] (RIN: 0648-BE05) received Counsel, Small Business Administration, ant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); Public Law 94-409, February 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the Administration’s final rule Sec. 3(a) (as amended by Public Law 104-66, 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, — Small Business Size Standards: Inflation Sec. 3002); (109 Stat. 734); to the Committee Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Adjustment to Monetary Based Size Stand- on Oversight and Government Reform. Natural Resources. ards (RIN: 3245-AG60) received February 17, 4398. A letter from the Secretary of the 4406. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added Board of Governors, U.S. Postal Service, Administrator for Regulatory Programs, by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. transmitting the Service’s report on postal NMFS, Office of Protected Resources, Na- 868); to the Committee on Small Business. officers and employees who received total tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 4414. A letter from the Deputy General compensation in calendar year 2015, pursuant tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Counsel, Small Business Administration, to 39 U.S.C. 3686(c); Public Law 109-435, Sec. rule — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife transmitting the Administration’s final rule 506; (120 Stat. 3236); to the Committee on and Plants; Final Listing Determinations on — Small Business Size Standards: Employee Oversight and Government Reform. Proposal To List the Banggai Cardinalfish Based Size Standards in Wholesale Trade and 4399. A letter from the Director, U.S. Trade and Harrisson’s Dogfish Under the Endan- Retail Trade (RIN: 3245-AG49) received Feb- and Development Agency, transmitting the gered Species Act [Docket No.: 151120999-5999- ruary 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:07 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L23FE7.000 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H853 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Services, transmitting the Department’s titles were introduced and severally re- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Major final rule — Medicare Program; Re- ferred, as follows: Small Business. porting and Returning of Overpayments By Mr. ROYCE: 4415. A letter from the Deputy General [CMS-6037-F] (RIN: 0938-AQ58) received Feb- H.R. 4580. A bill to require the Secretary of Counsel, Small Business Administration, ruary 11, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. State to submit an unclassified notice before transmitting the Administration’s final rule 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, the transfer of any individual detained at — Small Business Size Standards for Manu- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Com- United States Naval Station, Guantanamo facturing (RIN: 3245-AG50) received February mittees on Ways and Means and Energy and Bay, Cuba, to the custody or control of the 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Commerce. Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 individual’s country of origin, any other for- f Stat. 868); to the Committee on Small Busi- eign country, or any other foreign entity, ness. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON and for other purposes; to the Committee on 4416. A letter from the Deputy General PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- Counsel, Small Business Administration, mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be transmitting the Administration’s final rule Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of subsequently determined by the Speaker, in — Small Business Size Standards: Industries committees were delivered to the Clerk each case for consideration of such provi- With Employee Based Size Standards Not for printing and reference to the proper sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Part of Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, or calendar, as follows: committee concerned. By Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Mr. VAN Retail Trade (RIN: 3245-AG51) received Feb- [Pursuant to sec. 4 of H. Res. 611 the following HOLLEN, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. THOMP- ruary 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. report was filed on February 16, 2016] 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, SON of California, and Mr. RANGEL): Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on H.R. 4581. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ciary. H.R. 3624. A bill to amend title 28, Small Business. enue Code of 1986 to prevent earnings strip- 4417. A letter from the Federal Register Li- United States Code, to prevent fraudulent ping of corporations which are related to in- aison Officer, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and joinder; with an amendment (Rept. 114–422). verted corporations; to the Committee on Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Ways and Means. transmitting the Department’s final rule — House on the state of the Union. By Mr. DENHAM: Establishment of the Los Olivos District [Submitted on February 23, 2016] H.R. 4582. A bill to exclude striped bass Viticultural Area [Docket No.: TTB-2015- Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- from the anadromous fish doubling require- 0004; T.D. TTB-132; Ref: Notice No.: 148] (RIN: curity. H.R. 4402. A bill to require a review of ment in section 3406(b)(1) of the Central Val- 1513-AC11) received February 10, 2016, pursu- information regarding persons who have ley Project Improvement Act, and for other ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public traveled or attempted to travel from the purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the United States to support terrorist organiza- sources. Committee on Ways and Means. tions in Syria and Iraq, and for other pur- By Mr. RUSH (for himself and Mr. HUD- 4418. A letter from the Federal Register Li- poses, with an amendment (Rept. 114–423). SON): aison Officer, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Referred to the Committee of the Whole H.R. 4583. A bill to promote a 21st century Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, House on the state of the Union. energy and manufacturing workforce; to the transmitting the Department’s final rule — Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Establishment of the Eagle Foothills curity. H.R. 4408. A bill to require the devel- and in addition to the Committee on Energy Viticultural Area [Docket No.: TTB-2015- opment of a national strategy to combat ter- and Commerce, for a period to be subse- 0006; T.D. TTB-131; Ref: Notice No.: 150] (RIN: rorist travel, and for other purposes (Rept. quently determined by the Speaker, in each 1513-AC18) received February 10, 2016, pursu- 114–424). Referred to the Committee of the case for consideration of such provisions as ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Whole House on the state of the Union. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- concerned. Committee on Ways and Means. curity. H.R. 4398. A bill to amend the Home- By Mr. CARTER of Texas: 4419. A letter from the Director, Office of land Security Act of 2002 to provide for re- H.R. 4584. A bill to amend the Omnibus Regulations and Reports Clearance, Social quirements relating to documentation for Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to Security Administration, transmitting the major acquisition programs, and for other authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds Administration’s final rule — Returning Evi- purposes (Rept. 114–425). Referred to the for active shooter training, and for other dence at the Appeals Council Level [Docket Committee of the Whole House on the state purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- No.: SSA-2013-0061] (RIN: 0960-AH64) received of the Union. ary. February 17, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Commerce. H.R. 3821. A bill to amend title HOYER, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. BEYER, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on XIX to require the publication of a provider Ms. NORTON, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. Ways and Means. directory in the case of States providing for EDWARDS, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. 4420. A communication from the President medical assistance on a fee-for-service basis DELANEY, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. MCGOVERN, of the United States, transmitting the Eco- or through a primary care case-management Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of nomic Report of the President together with system, and for other purposes; with an New Mexico, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. the 2016 Annual Report of the Council of Eco- amendment (Rept. 114–426). Referred to the nomic Advisers, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1022(a); ELLISON, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. SCOTT of Committee of the Whole House on the state Virginia, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. February 20, 1946, ch. 33, Sec. 3(a) (as amend- of the Union. ed by Public Law 101-508; 13112(e)); (104 Stat. BORDALLO, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and KAPTUR, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, 1388-609) (H. Doc. No. 114—85); to the Joint Commerce. H.R. 3716. A bill to amend title Economic Committee and ordered to be Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- XIX of the Social Security Act to require vania, Mrs. BEATTY, Mrs. CAROLYN B. printed. States to provide to the Secretary of Health 4421. A letter from the Board Chairman and MALONEY of New York, Mr. RUPPERS- and Human Services certain information Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Admin- BERGER, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. with respect to provider terminations, and istration, transmitting the Administration’s NADLER, Mr. KEATING, Mr. MEEKS, for other purposes; with an amendment proposed fiscal year 2017 budget, pursuant to Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. YARMUTH, and (Rept. 114–427). Referred to the Committee of Public Law 92-181; jointly to the Committees Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois): the Whole House on the state of the Union. on Agriculture and Oversight and Govern- H.R. 4585. A bill to increase the rates of Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: Committee on pay under the statutory pay systems and for ment Reform. Rules. House Resolution 618. Resolution pro- 4422. A letter from the Director of Congres- prevailing rate employees by 3.9 percent, and viding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) sional Affairs, National Endowment for the for other purposes; to the Committee on to amend title 28, United States Code, to pre- Arts, transmitting the FY 2017 Appropria- Oversight and Government Reform. vent fraudulent joinder (Rept. 114–428). Re- tions Request for the National Endowment By Mr. DOLD (for himself and Ms. ferred to the House Calendar. CLARK of Massachusetts): for the Arts; jointly to the Committees on Mr. NEWHOUSE: Committee on Rules. Education and the Workforce and Appropria- H.R. 4586. A bill to amend the Public House Resolution 619. Resolution providing Health Service Act to authorize grants to tions. for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2406) to 4423. A letter from the Assistant Secretary States for developing standing orders and protect and enhance opportunities for rec- for Legislation, Department of Health and educating health care professionals regard- reational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and Human Services, transmitting the Medicare ing the dispensing of opioid overdose rever- for other purposes (Rept. 114–429). Referred National Coverage Determinations for Fiscal sal medication without person-specific pre- to the House Calendar. Year 2015, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1395ff(f)(7); scriptions, and for other purposes; to the Public Law 106-554, Sec. 522(f)(7); (114 Stat. f Committee on Energy and Commerce. 2763A-546); jointly to the Committees on En- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. GIBSON (for himself, Mr. ergy and Commerce and Ways and Means. HANNA, and Mr. MOULTON): 4424. A letter from the Deputy Director, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 4587. A bill to improve certain pro- ODRM, Department of Health and Human bills and resolutions of the following grams of the Small Business Administration

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L23FE7.000 H23FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 23, 2016 to better assist small business customers in selecting a Supreme Court Justice, and urg- structured similar to a traditional health accessing broadband technology, and for ing the Senate to only consider a nominee care program for all veterans in Michigan; to other purposes; to the Committee on Small who will uphold the integrity of the Con- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Business. stitution in judicial decisions; to the Com- f By Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas (for mittee on the Judiciary. himself, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. CASTOR of By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself and CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Florida, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. TONKO, Mr. Ms. LEE): STATEMENT ´ BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CARDENAS, Ms. H. Res. 616. A resolution expressing the Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of CLARKE of New York, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. sense of the House of Representatives regard- SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. JOHNSON of ing the necessity to publically exonerate the the Rules of the House of Representa- Georgia, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New African American sailors of the United tives, the following statements are sub- Mexico, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. CAPPS, States Navy who were tried and convicted of mitted regarding the specific powers Mr. PALLONE, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SAR- mutiny in connection with their service at granted to Congress in the Constitu- BANES, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY): the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Con- tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 4588. A bill to amend title XIX of the cord, California, during World War II in joint resolution. Social Security Act to provide the same order to further aid in healing the racial di- By Mr. ROYCE: level of Federal matching assistance for vide that continues to exist in the United H.R. 4580. every State that chooses to expand Medicaid States; to the Committee on Armed Services. Congress has the power to enact this legis- coverage to newly eligible individuals, re- By Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina: lation pursuant to the following: gardless of when such expansion takes place; H. Res. 617. A resolution providing for au- Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. thority to initiate litigation for actions by tion By Mr. MACARTHUR: the President or other executive branch offi- By Mr. LEVIN: H.R. 4589. A bill to amend title XVIII of the cials inconsistent with their duties under the H.R. 4581. Social Security Act to repeal the cap on the Constitution of the United States with re- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Medicare Advantage star rating bonuses, and spect to the unlawful transfer of individuals lation pursuant to the following: for other purposes; to the Committee on the detained at United States Naval Station, Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; to the Committee United States Constitution on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and on Rules, and in addition to the Committee By Mr. DENHAM: Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- on House Administration, for a period to be H.R. 4582. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Congress has the power to enact this legis- sideration of such provisions as fall within each case for consideration of such provi- lation pursuant to the following: the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Article I, Section 8 of the United States By Mr. MILLER of Florida: committee concerned. H.R. 4590. A bill to authorize the Secretary Constitution, specifically Clause 1 (relating By Mr. MCCARTHY: of Veterans Affairs to carry out certain to providing for the common defense and H. Res. 620. A resolution expressing the major medical facility projects for which ap- general welfare of the United States), Clause profound sorrow of the House of Representa- propriations are being made for fiscal year 3 (relating to regulating commerce with for- tives on the death of the Honorable Antonin 2016, and for other purposes; to the Com- eign nations, and among the several states, Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. and with the Indian tribes) and Clause 18 (re- Court of the United States; considered and By Mr. MILLER of Florida: lating to the power to make all laws nec- agreed to. considered and agreed to. H.R. 4591. A bill to amend title 38, United essary and proper for carrying out the pow- States Code, to authorize the Secretary of By Mr. CARTER of Texas: H. Res. 621. A resolution expressing the ers vested in Congress). Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements By Mr. RUSH: with certain health care providers to furnish sense of the House of Representatives regard- ing the future of the Supreme Court; to the H.R. 4583. hospital care, medical services, and extended Congress has the power to enact this legis- Committee on the Judiciary. care to veterans; to the Committee on Vet- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for erans’ Affairs. Article I, Section 8 AVIS By Mr. NEAL (for himself and Mr. ROO- himself and Mrs. D of California): H. Res. 622. A resolution encouraging peo- By Mr. CARTER of Texas: NEY of Florida): ple in the United States to recognize March H.R. 4584. H.R. 4592. A bill to require the Secretary of Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. lation pursuant to the following: the 60th Anniversary of the Naismith Memo- Article 1 Section 8, ‘‘. . . to provide the By Mr. LIPINSKI (for himself, Mr. rial Basketball Hall of Fame; to the Com- common defense and general welfare of the BARTON, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. mittee on Financial Services. United States’’ CA´ RDENAS, Mr. COLLINS of New York, By Ms. NORTON: By Mr. CONNOLLY: Mr. COSTA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HANNA, H.R. 4593. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 4585. Mr. HONDA, Ms. LEE, Mr. MCKINLEY, enue Code of 1986 to provide a payroll tax ex- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. PETERS, Mr. POCAN, Mr. ROYCE, emption for hiring long-term unemployed in- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. RUSH, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. dividuals; to the Committee on Ways and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- TAKANO, and Mr. TONKO): Means. stitution of the United States. By Mr. POLIS (for himself and Mr. H. Res. 623. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week; to the By Mr. DOLD: REED): H.R. 4586. H.R. 4594. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- Congress has the power to enact this legis- cation Act of 1965 to make college affordable nology, and in addition to the Committee on lation pursuant to the following: and accessible; to the Committee on Edu- Education and the Workforce, for a period to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United cation and the Workforce. be subsequently determined by the Speaker, States Constitution By Mr. QUIGLEY (for himself, Mr. in each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. GIBSON: BENISHEK, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. KAPTUR, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 4587. Mr. HIGGINS, Mrs. MILLER of Michi- committee concerned. Congress has the power to enact this legis- gan, Mr. KIND, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. f lation pursuant to the following: JOYCE, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. LIPINSKI): H.R. 4595. A bill to authorize the Director MEMORIALS Article I, Section 8 of the United States of the United States Geological Survey to Constitution. Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials By Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas: conduct monitoring, assessment, science, were presented and referred as follows: and research, in support of the binational H.R. 4588. fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin, and 172. The SPEAKER presented a memorial Congress has the power to enact this legis- for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- of the Senate of the State of Michigan, rel- lation pursuant to the following: ural Resources. ative to Senate Resolution No. 128, urging Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article I of the By Mr. BARLETTA (for himself and the United States Congress to overturn re- Constitution. Mr. CARSON of Indiana): cent executive actions put forth by the By Mr. MACARTHUR: H. Con. Res. 117. Concurrent resolution au- President concerning gun control; to the H.R. 4589. thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for Committee on the Judiciary. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the National Peace Officers Memorial Serv- 173. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of lation pursuant to the following: ice and the National Honor Guard and Pipe the State of Michigan, relative to House Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, of the United Band Exhibition; to the Committee on Concurrent Resolution No. 7, urging the States Constitution Transportation and Infrastructure. United States Department of Veterans Af- By Mr. MILLER of Florida: By Mr. FORBES: fairs and the United States Congress to cre- H.R. 4590. H. Res. 615. A resolution expressing support ate a pilot program in Michigan instituting Congress has the power to enact this legis- for the Senate regarding the importance of a flexible Veterans Choice Card system lation pursuant to the following:

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Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 1391: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 3299: Mr. HUDSON. Constitution. H.R. 1457: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and Mr. H.R. 3308: Mr. MEEKS. By Mr. MILLER of Florida: NADLER. H.R. 3326: Mr. PITTENGER and Mrs. BLACK- H.R. 4591. H.R. 1475: Ms. MATSUI, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. BURN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- HIGGINS, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mrs. NOEM, H.R. 3351: Mr. YARMUTH. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. TURNER, Mr. LAHOOD, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, H.R. 3355: Mr. MILLER of Florida. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, H.R. 3381: Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. CAROLYN B. the United States. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MALONEY of New York, Mr. MARINO, Mr. By Mr. NEAL: ZELDIN, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. HURT of Virginia, PITTENGER, and Mr. TED LIEU of California. ´ H.R. 4592. Mr. BUCHANAN, Mrs. WALORSKI, and Mr. RUIZ. H.R. 3399: Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mex- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1559: Mr. KNIGHT. ico. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1567: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 3439: Mrs. LOWEY. Article I, Section 8. ‘‘The Congress shall H.R. 1655: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. DELANEY, and H.R. 3541: Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 3542: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. KENNEDY. have the power . . . to coin Money, regulsate Mrs. LAWRENCE. H.R. 3556: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and H.R. 1686: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 3643: Mr. CALVERT. fix the Standard of Weights and Measures;’’ H.R. 1718: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 3655: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 1763: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 3687: Mr. ROKITA. DELANEY. H.R. 4593. H.R. 3694: Mr. CICILLINE. LUMENAUER RAYSON Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1769: Mr. B , Mr. G , H.R. 3706: Ms. TSONGAS and Mr. LAHOOD. lation pursuant to the following: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. VELA, and Mr. H.R. 3710: Mr. CRAWFORD. ´ clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- GUTIERREZ. H.R. 3713: Mr. KILDEE. stitution. H.R. 1854: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 3779: Ms. NORTON. By Mr. POLIS: DESJARLAIS, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 3790: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 4594. H.R. 1887: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. CROWLEY. H.R. 3799: Mr. POMPEO and Mr. RATCLIFFE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1941: Mr. HUDSON. H.R. 3805: Mr. HINOJOSA. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1943: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 3817: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 2102: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. LOWENTHAL, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, and Constitution H.R. 2156: Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. QUIGLEY. By Mr. QUIGLEY: H.R. 2170: Mr. LEVIN and Mr. MILLER of H.R. 3892: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. MICA, Mr. H.R. 4595. Florida. PETERSON, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2191: Mr. NORCROSS. and Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2193: Mr. CA´ RDENAS and Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 3924: Mr. SHERMAN. Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution H.R. 2218: Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. H.R. 3926: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 2236: Mr. GRIJALVA and Ms. JUDY CHU H.R. 3946: Mr. VALADAO. f of California. H.R. 3977: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 3978: Mr. VELA. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2257: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts and Mr. COLLINS of New York. H.R. 4007: Mr. WEBER of Texas. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2278: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 4013: Ms. KAPTUR. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2404: Ms. ADAMS. H.R. 4018: Mr. CUELLAR and Ms. CASTOR of Florida. tions, as follows: H.R. 2500: Mr. GRIFFITH and Mr. HEN- SARLING. H.R. 4063: Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 27: Mrs. BLACK and Mr. ZINKE. H.R. 2515: Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia and H.R. 4089: Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 131: Mr. BURGESS. H.R. 4116: Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 210: Mrs. BLACK. and Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 2516: Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 249: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 4126: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, H.R. 2539: Mr. GRAYSON. H.R. 267: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and Mr. FLORES, Mr. MICA, Mr. PALAZZO, and Mr. H.R. 2540: Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. MCDERMOTT. SALMON. H.R. 2622: Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 448: Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 4138: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 2633: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 4140: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 546: Mr. BUCHANAN and Ms. NORTON. sylvania. ARGAS ABBARD H.R. 4144: Mr. KILMER and Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 563: Mr. V , Ms. G , and H.R. 2646: Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 4160: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. H.R. 2656: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and H.R. 4165: Mr. HANNA. H.R. 581: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Ms. MOORE. H.R. 4167: Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. BARR, and H.R. 592: Mr. LAMALFA and Ms. FRANKEL of H.R. 2680: Ms. HAHN. Mr. BURGESS. Florida. H.R. 2711: Mr. BUCHANAN. H.R. 4172: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 605: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida and Mr. H.R. 2715: Mr. VELA, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. H.R. 4183: Mr. KNIGHT. RANGEL. CLEAVER, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 624: Mr. MOULTON, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, and H.R. 4184: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2745: Mr. BUCSHON. ETERS ASCRELL Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 4212: Mr. P and Mr. P . H.R. 2759: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 4219: Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 654: Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. MARINO, and H.R. 2799: Mr. ROE of Tennessee and Mr. H.R. 4223: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. ISRAEL. fornia and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 664: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 2802: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. H.R. 4230: Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. FRANKEL of H.R. 711: Mr. ABRAHAM. H.R. 2805: Mr. WENSTRUP. Florida, and Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 764: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2846: Ms. EDWARDS. H.R. 4238: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 775: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New H.R. 2867: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 4247: Mr. HUNTER and Mr. BUCHANAN. York and Mr. CRENSHAW. H.R. 2894: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 4249: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 799: Mr. BEYER. H.R. 2896: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 4262: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 814: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 2901: Mr. COFFMAN. HENSARLING. H.R. 841: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 2903: Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. COOK, Mr. H.R. 4263: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 864: Mr. ZELDIN. FARR, and Mr. GARRETT. H.R. 4278: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 865: Mr. ABRAHAM. H.R. 2911: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. H.R. 4293: Mr. PAULSEN and Mr. ASHFORD. H.R. 911: Mr. CARSON of Indiana and Ms. H.R. 2939: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 4294: Mr. MACARTHUR, Mrs. WALORSKI, ESHOO. H.R. 2956: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. Mr. PAULSEN, and Mr. ASHFORD. H.R. 921: Mr. GARAMENDI and Mr. HOLDING. H.R. 2972: Ms. MENG. H.R. 4298: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 927: Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 3012: Mr. MESSER and Mr. OLSON. H.R. 4336: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. STIVERS, H.R. 997: Mr. HARPER. H.R. 3026: Mr. DENHAM. Mr. COLE, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. HAHN, Ms. H.R. 1088: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3029: Mr. RUSH. KELLY of Illinois, and Mr. SMITH of New Jer- H.R. 1093: Ms. KAPTUR and Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 3080: Mr. PAULSEN, Ms. JENKINS of sey. H.R. 1095: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Kansas, and Mr. REED. H.R. 4352: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1098: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 3119: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RIGELL, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. H.R. 1171: Mr. GIBSON. GARAMENDI, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, and Mr. FARENTHOLD, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. H.R. 1188: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. HIG- RIGELL. KEATING, Mr. SALMON, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. COFF- GINS. H.R. 3123: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. MAN, Mr. CRAMER, and Mr. KATKO. H.R. 1218: Mr. MULLIN. H.R. 3137: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- H.R. 4362: Mr. OLSON and Mr. JODY B. HICE H.R. 1221: Mr. FORBES. bama, and Mr. HUNTER. of Georgia. H.R. 1247: Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 3150: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 4364: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 1301: Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia and H.R. 3151: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 4371: Mr. HOLDING, Mr. JODY B. HICE of Mr. KNIGHT. H.R. 3193: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. DONOVAN. Georgia, Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia, and H.R. 1343: Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 3225: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. WALKER.

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H.R. 4377: Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 4525: Ms. MATSUI. SHERMAN, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 4380: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. HIMES, and H.R. 4534: Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. Ohio, and Mr. LEVIN. Mr. BLUMENAUER. BRIDENSTINE, and Mr. KATKO. H. Res. 565: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. H.R. 4381: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mrs. H.R. 4537: Mr. TURNER. H. Res. 569: Mr. O’ROURKE and Mr. LEVIN. LOVE, and Mr. KLINE. H.R. 4539: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and H. Res. 591: Mr. VELA, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. H.R. 4390: Mr. ELLISON. Mr. DELANEY. VALADAO, Mr. FORBES, Mr. EMMER of Min- H.R. 4398: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi and H.R. 4543: Ms. SLAUGHTER. nesota, Mr. GROTHMAN, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. Mr. MCCAUL. H.R. 4550: Mr. BRADY of Texas. CLEAVER, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. UPTON, Mr. H.R. 4400: Mr. KIND. H.R. 4552: Mr. CRENSHAW. MULLIN, Mr. POCAN, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 4401: Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 4555: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H. Res. 593: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 4402: Ms. SINEMA. H.R. 4570: Mr. ROKITA and Ms. JENKINS of H. Res. 608: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 4403: Mr. ZELDIN. Kansas. New York and Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 4408: Ms. SINEMA. H.R. 4578: Ms. HAHN and Ms. JACKSON LEE. H. Res. 610: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mrs. H.R. 4420: Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. LUETKE- H.J. Res. 23: Mr. PASCRELL. TORRES, Mr. ELLISON, and Mr. MURPHY of MEYER, and Mr. BARTON. H.J. Res. 50: Mr. WENSTRUP. Florida. H.R. 4424: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. H. Con. Res. 19: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. f POCAN, Mr. COSTA, and Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H. Con. Res. 75: Mr. CONAWAY and Mr. CUL- H.R. 4430: Ms. SPEIER and Mr. AMODEI. BERSON. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 4448: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H. Con. Res. 89: Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 4456: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H. Con. Res. 101: Mr. MCGOVERN. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- sylvania. H. Res. 28: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 4461: Mr. OLSON. H. Res. 112: Mr. RANGEL. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 4465: Mr. LAMALFA. H. Res. 148: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. statements on congressional earmarks, AKANO TED LIEU of California, Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. H.R. 4471: Mr. T . limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 4479: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. CONYERS, CROWLEY, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mrs. LOWEY. Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. SMITH of Washington. H. Res. 214: Mr. JEFFRIES and Mr. VEASEY. benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 4480: Mr. KILMER and Mr. FARR. H. Res. 289: Ms. SLAUGHTER. OFFERED BY MR. BUCK H.R. 4488: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. MOORE, Mr. H. Res. 428: Mr. ELLISON. The amendment to be offered by Rep- FATTAH, and Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. H. Res. 540: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. resentative Buck, or a designee, to H.R. 3624, H.R. 4491: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H. Res. 541: Ms. MOORE and Ms. NORTON. the ‘‘Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act,’’ New Mexico, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRAYSON, and H. Res. 551: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. does not contain any congressional ear- Mr. RANGEL. ZELDIN, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. CROW- marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 4502: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. LEY, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. COOK, Mr. ISRAEL, benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. H.R. 4519: Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. KEATING, Mr. DELANEY, H.R. 4521: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Ms. Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mrs. DAVIS of OFFERED BY MR. WITTMAN TSONGAS, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. RICH- California, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. My amendment to H.R. 2406 does not con- MOND, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. CON- tain any congressional earmarks, limited tax CLYBURN, Ms. BROWN of Florida, and Mr. NOLLY, Mr. DONOVAN, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined GOWDY. Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. BERA, Mr. in clause 9 of rule XXI.

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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 No. 28 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was munities apart in our country, it is Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has called to order by the President pro clear we need strong leadership at the issued a budget request that seeks tempore (Mr. HATCH). FDA. This is an agency that can play a funding for the weapons systems and f leading role in addressing the crisis programs we will need to balance through its drug-approval process, but against the regional ambitions of PRAYER it is also an agency that has been China and Russia. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- rightly criticized for not recognizing In other words, some of the most sen- fered the following prayer: the severity of such a significant prob- ior national security officials within Let us pray. lem and for not taking greater action this administration are already work- Lord, You are great and highly to be to address it. ing to better position the next Presi- praised. Make Yourself known in the Today we will consider the nomina- dent for the national security chal- hearts and minds of our lawmakers. tion of someone who I think can help lenges we will face in 2017 and beyond. May Your presence create in them a lead the agency in a new direction. I Yet President Obama seems to remain hunger and thirst for righteousness. recently met with Dr. Califf and raised captured on one matter by a campaign Help them to see the opportunities my concerns and desire for the FDA to promise he made in 2008—his ill-consid- that reside in their challenges, as take a more assertive role in address- ered crusade to close the secure deten- thoughts of Your steadfast love sustain ing this serious epidemic. He shared tion facility at Guantanamo. them throughout life’s seasons. with me his proposed plan for dealing Today we received the descriptions of May their lips speak of Your wisdom with the issue and for establishing a where the President would like to de- and the meditations of their hearts necessary cultural shift over the agen- tain terrorists within the United earn Your sacred approval. Lord, give cy. I plan to support his nomination States—though not any actual pro- them the wisdom to remember how today, and I look forward to working posed locations—despite the fact that fragile life is and that when we die we with him. it would be illegal under current law to leave our possessions to others. When That said, I have proudly led many transfer foreign terrorists at Guanta- our Senators call on You in the day of efforts over the years to push the FDA namo into the United States. This isn’t trouble, deliver them with Your to take a stronger approach when it a case where the President can even mighty hands. comes to ending today’s prescription try to justify the use of some pen-and- And, Lord, touch Senator CLAIRE opioid epidemic. I don’t plan to let up phone strategy by claiming Congress MCCASKILL with Your healing hands. now. The FDA should expect contin- failed to act. To the contrary, Congress We pray in Your great Name. Amen. uous, rigorous oversight in the way the acted over and over again in a bipar- f agency addresses this epidemic in the tisan way to reject the President’s de- future. sire to transfer dangerous terrorists to PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f communities in the United States. The The President pro tempore led the President signed all these prohibitions GUANTANAMO DETAINEES Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: and his Attorney General recently con- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, we firmed that it is illegal for the Presi- United States of America, and to the Repub- understand that in just a few minutes dent to transfer any of these terrorists lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the President is set to make an an- into the United States. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. nouncement on the secure facility in We will review President Obama’s f Guantanamo. In light of that, col- plan, but since it includes bringing leagues should consider the following dangerous terrorists to facilities in RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY things we have heard in recent weeks. U.S. communities, he should know that LEADER General Dunford has spoken of the the bipartisan will of Congress has al- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- need for our military to take more ag- ready been expressed against that pro- TON). The majority leader is recog- gressive action against the ISIL group posal. nized. that is operating inside Libya. f f General Campbell has spoken of the need to retain a sizable enough force in FILLING THE SUPREME COURT NOMINATION OF ROBERT CALIFF Afghanistan to accomplish the dual VACANCY Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, at a missions of both conducting counter- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the time when the prescription drug opioid terrorism operations and training and signs of the season are all around us. epidemic is tearing families and com- advising the Afghan security forces. Volunteers are knocking on doors,

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This is what appeared on page other campaign road show. will have an opportunity to do the A25 of the Washington Post: Whatever he decides, his own Vice same next week. Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.), chair- President and others remind us of an It is campaign season. We are right man of the Judiciary Committee, has urged essential point. Presidents have a right in the middle of it, and one of the most President Bush not to fill any vacancy that to nominate just as the Senate has its important issues now is this: Who will might open up on the Supreme Court until constitutional right to provide or with- Americans trust to nominate the next after the November election. Warning that hold consent. In this case, the Senate Supreme Court justice? The Presi- any election-year nominee ‘‘would become a will withhold it. The Senate will appro- victim’’ of a ‘‘power struggle’’ over control dential candidates are already debating of the Supreme Court, Biden said he would priately revisit the matter after the the issue on stage. Americans are al- also urge the Senate not to hold hearings on American people finish making in No- ready discussing the issue among a nomination if Bush decided to name some- vember the decision they have already themselves, and voters are already one. started making today. casting ballots—in the case of the The article continued, quoting then- For now, I would ask colleagues to Democratic leader’s constituents on Senator BIDEN: consider once more the words of Vice this very day—with this issue very ‘‘If someone steps down, I would highly President BIDEN. He said: much in mind. recommend the president not name someone, Some will criticize such a decision and say One might say this is an almost un- not send a name up,’’ Biden said. ‘‘If he it was nothing more than an attempt to save precedented moment in the history of [Bush] did send someone up, I would ask the the seat on the Court in the hopes that a . . . our country. It has been more than 80 Senate to seriously consider not having a [member of my party] will be permitted to years since a Supreme Court vacancy hearing on that nominee.’’ fill it, but that would not be our intention, arose and was filled in a Presidential And then, this: Mr. President, if that were the course to choose in the Senate to not consider holding election year, and that was when the ‘‘Can you imagine dropping a nominee, hearings until after the election. Instead, it Senate majority and the President after the three or four or five decisions that would be our pragmatic conclusion that once were from the same political party. It are about to [be] made by the Supreme the political season is underway, and it is, has been 80 years. Court, into that fight, into that cauldron in action on a Supreme Court nomination must Since we have divided government the middle of a presidential year?’’ Biden be put off until after the election campaign went on. ‘‘I believe there would be no bounds is over. today, it means we have to look back of propriety that would be honored by either almost 130 years to the last time a side. . . . The environment within which That is Vice President BIDEN when he nominee was confirmed in similar cir- such a hearing would be held would be so su- was chairman of the Judiciary Com- cumstances. That was back when poli- percharged and so prone to be able to be dis- mittee in a Presidential election year. ticians such as mugwumps were debat- torted.’’ Fair to the nominee, essential to the ing policy like free silver and a guy ‘‘Whomever the nominee was, good, bad or process, a pragmatic conclusion—the named Grover ran the country. Think indifferent,’’ he added, ‘‘would become a vic- words of President Obama’s own No. 2. about that. tim.’’ What else needs to be said? As Senators, it leaves us with a As the current chairman of the Judi- choice. Will we allow the people to con- ciary Committee, Senator GRASSLEY, f tinue deciding who will nominate the pointed out yesterday, BIDEN went even further on the Senate floor. He said RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY next Justice or will we empower a LEADER lameduck President to make that deci- that ‘‘[it does not] matter how good a sion on his way out the door instead? person is nominated by the President’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The question of who decides has been because it was the principle of the mat- Democratic leader is recognized. contemplated by many, including our ter, not the person, that truly f friends on the other side of the aisle. mattered. We already know the incoming Demo- BIDEN cautioned that ‘‘Some of our WISHING WELL SENATOR CLAIRE nation’s most bitter and heated con- cratic leader’s view. The senior Sen- MCCASKILL ator from New York didn’t even wait firmation fights have come in presi- Mr. REID. Mr. President, on behalf of until the final year of President George dential election years’’ but also re- the entire Senate, we acknowledge the W. Bush’s term to declare that the Sen- minded colleagues of several instances prayer of the Chaplain today regarding ate ‘‘should reverse the presumption of when Presidents exercised restraint CLAIRE MCCASKILL. CLAIRE MCCASKILL, confirmation’’ and ‘‘not confirm a Su- and withheld from making a nomina- as is known now, has breast cancer. preme Court nominee except in ex- tion until after the election. She feels comfortable with the diag- traordinary circumstances.’’ One of them was Abraham Lincoln. It nosis. She is in a place where they are We also know how the current Demo- offers an example others may choose to rendering great care in St. Louis, in cratic leader feels about judicial nomi- consider. the State of Missouri, so we are hopeful nees from a President of the other President Obama, like Lincoln, once and very confident she is going to be party. This is what he said: served in the Illinois legislature. It is a place he returned to just the other day just fine. But our thoughts are with ‘‘The Senate is not a rubberstamp for the her, recognizing the number of people executive branch,’’ he said. ‘‘Nowhere in [the to talk about healing the divide in our Constitution] does it say the Senate has a country. He said: in the Senate who have been stricken duty to give presidential nominees a vote. It It’s been noted often by pundits that the with cancer of one kind or another. says appointments shall be made with the tone of our politics hasn’t gotten better Without belaboring the point, breast advice and consent of the Senate. That’s since I was inaugurated. In fact it’s gotten cancer is personally very devastating very different than saying every nominee re- worse. . . . One of my few regrets is my in- not only to the patient, of course, but ceives a vote.’’ ability to reduce the polarization and mean- to the family who is doing everything What about the views of the top offi- ness in our politics. they can in a compassionate way to cer of this body, the President of the Well, this is his moment. He has support their loved one. We know Joe, Senate? JOE BIDEN was a Senator for every right to nominate someone, even her husband, is terribly concerned, but many decades. He was a loyal Demo- if doing so will inevitably plunge our I sent a message to him that the treat- crat. He developed enduring friendships Nation into another bitter and un- ment of breast cancer is so much better in both parties, and before becoming avoidable struggle. That certainly is than it was just a few years ago and Vice President, he served here as chair- his right. Even if he never expects that that we believe CLAIRE will be OK, and man of the Judiciary Committee. Let’s nominee to be actually confirmed but we certainly hope that is the case.

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We have something that is work we ordinarily do in 67 days. devastating moving forward through- confirmed 120 judges. Certainly that hasn’t been the case in the last few It is disappointing that the Senator out this country, and that is poisoning from Kentucky takes his marching or- years because Republicans basically by opioids. These products that come ders from extremists such as Donald have opposed all judges. And now this in the form of medicine prescribed by Trump. It is a pretty stark change new direction toward making sure doctors have been devastating and from what Senator MCCONNELL used to there is no confirmation of a Supreme sweeping the country. believe. He used to loathe this radical Court Justice is obstruction on Of course, I am glad we are moving tea party faction of the Republican steroids. forward on Dr. Califf—he is a fine man, Party. According to an account in the and he will do a good job as head of the This is really a pivotal moment for New York Times, the Republican lead- Food and Drug Administration—but we the Republican Party and this Repub- er once referred to the tea party Re- are going to move to some legislation lican Senate. The Republican Party of publicans as ‘‘those idiots, those people dealing with these poisons. I would Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roo- come up here and have never been in hope that everyone would appreciate sevelt is transforming before our eyes, office and know nothing about being in the fact that what we are going to do, abandoning its last vestiges of decency office.’’ Yet, today, he is meeting with as we do too often, is celebrate the and rationality and unconditionally those same Republicans. He is meeting passing of legislation that really surrendering its moral compass to Don- with the House Freedom Caucus—the doesn’t have much to do with reality. ald Trump and TED CRUZ. Gone are the same Republicans who worked with days of levelheadedness and com- The only way we are going to do a bet- TED CRUZ to shut down the govern- ter job of fighting this scourge is to promise. The radicals in the Repub- ment. And they did shut it down. It have some resources to help people who lican Party have turned ‘‘bipartisan- seems as though the Republican leader have the responsibility to do some- ship’’ into a dirty word. Behind closed now subscribes to this new, radical Re- thing about that. We need to take up doors, my Republican colleagues like publicanism. the Judiciary Committee’s opioid bill, to express disappointment at the direc- Even though this extremist brand of maybe even as early as next week, but tion the party is taking, but never, politics may sell in Republican Presi- we also need to devote real resources, never will they say anything publicly dential primaries, mainstream Ameri- not just lipservice, to this important because the extreme elements in their cans categorically reject it. Yesterday, problem. party who seem to be running the Public Policy Polling released a survey party will criticize them. f of Independent voters in Pennsylvania Republicans should think long and and Ohio—not Democrats, not Repub- FILLING THE SUPREME COURT hard about this simple fact: If they fol- licans, but a large swath of Americans VACANCY low the course set by the Republican who are now Independents. These num- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I know the leader, every one of them will be as re- bers should serve as a wake-up call to Republican leader is doing his best to sponsible as Trump and CRUZ in the the Republican leader’s party: 70 per- try to make a good picture here as to debasement of the Republican Party. cent of Independent voters in Ohio be- why he has made the decision that the He will join them in what they have lieve a new Supreme Court Justice Senate is not going to confirm any Su- done to the party. It will be a new and should be named this year. More than preme Court nominee the President much worse Republican Party. 60 percent of Independent voters in puts forward. I heard one statement by Clearly, Senator MCCONNELL is abso- Pennsylvania believe a new Supreme the former chair of the Judiciary Com- lutely following the lead of extremists Court Justice should be named this mittee this morning saying it doesn’t Trump and CRUZ. There is no clearer year. matter whom he puts up, we are not example of this than the Republican The American people are telling Re- going to vote for him or her, whatever leader’s response to the Supreme Court publicans in the Senate that they re- the case may be. But the facts my vacancy. In the aftermath of Justice ject this obstruction of a Supreme friend provides are absolutely dis- Scalia’s passing, the senior Senator Court nominee. Unfortunately, the Re- tracting and they are wrong. He can from Kentucky could have announced publican leader is listening to Donald read all the statements he wants from his intent to fulfill the Senate’s con- Trump and the junior Senator from the senior Senator from New York and stitutional responsibility and invited Texas. He is not listening to main- the Vice President, but never were any the President to send a well-qualified stream America. He is not listening to nominees held up. candidate to the Senate for confirma- the few voices of reason coming from In fact, we don’t have to go back to tion. But that is not what he did be- his own party, even from his own Sen- Grover, as he indicated, to find a simi- cause that is not the party of Trump. ators. lar situation. Let’s talk about Ronald, Instead, the Republican leader an- Yesterday the senior Senator from a more recent President. In 1988, in the nounced that he will deny President Maine, a Republican, told CNN: last year of his Presidency, President Obama his constitutional right to ap- For my part, it’s clear the President can Reagan put forward the nomination of point nominees to the Supreme Court, send up a nominee—regardless of where he is Anthony Kennedy to be a Supreme defying all precedent that has been set, before he leaves office. It is the duty of the and by so doing, he will leave the Su- Senate, under the Constitution, to give our Court Justice. That was in the last advice and consent or withhold our consent. year of his term. And what did we do? preme Court in a state of uncertainty. I believe we should follow the regular order We took it up, and he was confirmed. Senator MCCONNELL is leading a and give careful consideration to any nomi- There is a lot of time to do things. charge to obstruct and cheapen the nee that the President may send to the Sen- Vice President BIDEN’s statement was Presidency at all costs, regardless of ate. made in the middle of the summer of the damage it does to our democracy. There is precedent in this body. Even the year he spoke, but there is so much Doesn’t that sound familiar? Sounds in the Judiciary Committee, if there is time left. We have 333 days left in like something Donald Trump would a hearing held and the person is not re- President Obama’s term of office, so do. That is because it is exactly what ported out with a majority vote, it there is plenty of time to get the work Donald Trump urged Senator MCCON- comes to the floor anyway. Senator done. The average number of days to NELL to do. At a Republican Presi- LEAHY—longtime chair of the Judici- confirm Justices is 67 days, so I think dential debate in South Carolina 10 ary Committee, the President pro tem- we should be able to squeeze 67 days days ago, Mr. Trump said of the Su- pore of the Senate, and now ranking out of 333 days. preme Court vacancy: member of the Judiciary Committee—

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I will not read sume executive session to consider the good bill—it is clear our facilities in what all of them say, but there is a following nomination, which the clerk Oklahoma have continued business as small nucleus of Republican Senators will report. usual. I haven’t seen any noticeable who believe strongly that what Sen- The senior assistant legislative clerk difference in the performance and ator MCCONNELL is doing is wrong. read the nomination of Robert treatment of our veterans since the The Republican Senator from Indi- McKinnon Califf, of South Carolina, to passage and activation of that bill. I ana, Senator COATS, was quoted in one be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, believe the impending investigations interview as saying: Department of Health and Human will show it is going to require a Services. change in the management level to If the President nominates someone, which The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- is his choice, I think that person would de- bring about lasting improvements for serve a hearing if that person is not someone ator from Oklahoma. veterans care. that is just obviously nominated for political NOMINATION OF MICHAEL MISSAL That is why I, along with my junior purposes. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, it is Senator from Oklahoma JAMES Even the Republican leader’s former quite a discussion when we talk about LANKFORD, introduced S. 2554, the De- colleagues agree that the President’s confirmations, one of the responsibil- partment of Veterans Affairs Account- nominee deserves a fair shake. The ities this body has that the other body ability Act, on February 12. This legis- former Senator from Indiana, Dick does not have. In the case of a U.S. Su- lation is critical to providing the best Lugar, is urging Senate Republicans to preme Court vacancy, however, during treatment for our country’s veterans. do the right thing and honor their con- an election year, I think it has actu- Building upon the comprehensive plan stitutional duty. He served here for ally been some 80 years since they have of the 2014 VA reform bill, our legisla- more than three decades. Here is what actually filled a vacancy as opposed to tion grants VA leadership at the re- he said yesterday: waiting until after the next election. gional level the authority to fire and I am concerned today, though, about demote staff working in these facili- I can’t understand their reluctance given another confirmation. VA IG nominee the controversy that surrounds all of the de- ties. I think a lot of them thought the bate that has already occurred. But that is Michael Missal has been nominated, reform bill did that, but it didn’t. We not sufficient reason to forgo your duty. and I have a hold. To explain what that haven’t been able to do it. It also al- means, when you have a hold, that lows directors of veterans regional But perhaps the former Republican doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t ap- chapters to contract with an outside Senator from Maine, Olympia Snowe, prove of the nominee, but it does mean entity to conduct investigations of said it best: there is one reason or another you their VA medical facilities. As I have I believe that the process should go for- don’t want to go ahead and confirm worked to address the many concerns I ward and be given a good-faith effort. that person. That happened in the case have with Oklahoma’s VA facilities, I ‘‘A good-faith effort’’—it is a phrase of the nominee to be a VA inspector have come to trust the leadership at we hear often, but it is absolutely cru- general, Michael Missal. Actually, I am the regional level. One individual who cial to American democracy. Our Con- not placing a hold on him because of has come in is Ralph Gigliotti. He has stitution is constructed with the expec- deficiencies in him but deficiencies in done a great job. He doesn’t have the tation that elected leaders would act in the Office of the Inspector General. authority to do what this bill would good faith. That is how our govern- Today what I am announcing is that I allow him to do. Not only were inter- ment operates. It should. Under the Re- am lifting that hold. That means they mediate surgeries suspended due to publican obstruction, that has not been are free to go ahead and have this what they have now uncovered, but the case. nominee go forward, and I think that is also the chief of staff has been tempo- I ask my Republican colleagues, the right thing to do. rarily removed from his position. whose side do you want to be on? At the Muskogee VA facility alone, However, this process revealed that Whose voice are you listening to? the IG office has conducted nine inves- regional directors are not presently These voices of moderation and reason tigations since 2009, and there has been empowered to address staffing concerns coming from within your own party or little or no change in the quality of in the facilities they oversee. We have the shrill voices—the shrill, shrill care. Right now, my office is working seen this in the State of Oklahoma nu- voices—of Trump and CRUZ? There isn’t hundreds of cases of Oklahoma vet- merous times. Our legislation peels time to vacillate. Right now, before erans facing inadequate care or away the layers of bureaucracy and al- our eyes, the Republican leader is lead- blocked access to benefits. I wrote the lows the directors and each of the re- ing this conference straight to the side VA IG in January of 2016 simply re- gional areas to play a larger role with of Donald Trump and TED CRUZ. questing that the VA IG—inspector improving the VA system as a whole. It is not too late to change course. general—visit Oklahoma facilities and As we all know, freedom isn’t free. Reject the extremist approach being to do so with an outside entity such as Many of our veterans have paid the propagated by the likes of Donald a joint commission. There is an atti- prices with scars, some visible and Trump and TED CRUZ. It will only hurt tude sometimes with individuals not some may go unseen such as post-trau- our country. Put aside this unprece- wanting outside help, a kind of as- matic stress disorder—PTSD—depres- dented obstruction and work with sumption that ‘‘I don’t need their sion, and traumatic brain injuries. In President Obama to fill this crucial va- help.’’ Their response letter denied my my great State of Oklahoma, there are cancy on the Supreme Court. Do your request to conduct an investigation more than 37,000 military families and job. All we are saying is: Do your job. with a third party. It is time for our roughly 340,000 veterans that call our Do your job. Do your job. VA facilities in Oklahoma to be held to State home, attend our churches, and Will the Chair announce the schedule those same standards as private hos- contribute to our communities. On be- for the rest of the day. pitals, and I believe it would take the half of Oklahoma, I say we are humbled aid of an outside group to make this by the immeasurable dedication of f happen because right now they are not each and every one of them. I think it meeting that quality. is the government’s duty to honor the Since placing a hold on Mr. Missal, promises made to our veterans in re- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME the IG office has committed to inves- turn for their sacrifice. I urge our col- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tigating Oklahoma’s VA facilities with leagues to remember that. the previous order, the leadership time the oversight of an outside entity, and I can remember when I was in the is reserved. I have also had commitment from Mi- Army, commitments were made to me

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Any- extended Supreme Court vacancy where Republicans in the House and Senate way, I think this is going to be good, caused by Senate inaction ‘‘would cer- are willing to derail the processes of govern- and this is going to give us the re- tainly create a constitutional embar- ment to thwart the actions of President sources and the capability of cor- rassment.’’ Obama, good, bad or indifferent. The most recting the problems as we see them. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- obvious example was the full shutdown of For that reason, I am lifting my hold sent that this article be printed in the government. Limited shutdowns on matters like judicial appointments are parts of the on Mr. Michael Missal and his nomina- RECORD. tion will move forward. same pattern. There being no objection, the mate- Of course, obstructionism is not just a Re- Mr. President, I yield the floor. rial was ordered to be printed in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- publican failing, and it can be present in RECORD, as follows: both parties to some degree in the spicy stew ator from Vermont. [From the Rutland Herald, Feb. 21, 2016] of politics in our robust democracy. But the FILLING THE SUPREME COURT VACANCY COURT BATTLE—ANOTHER SHUTDOWN? bottom-line commitment of all parties Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, this past should be to maintaining a functioning gov- weekend the Nation honored Justice (By Oliver R. Goodenough) ernment, structured and administered in ac- Antonin Scalia, who was laid to rest Within hours of the announcement of cordance with the framework set out in our after serving on the Supreme Court for Anton Scalia’s death, one of our political Constitution, even when it is not working to parties was already trying to make points their advantage. Why is this so hard for at nearly three decades. Marcelle and I with the electorate about the process of were home in Vermont when we least some Republicans to buy into? Why the picking his successor. At that evening’s de- willingness, indeed eagerness, to bring down learned that Justice Scalia had passed. bate, the GOP presidential candidates advo- the house we all live in? Frankly, we were stunned by the news. cated that the constitutional process should The key is a widespread denial among Re- I did not often agree with Justice be suspended, either voluntarily by Presi- publicans of the legitimacy of the Obama Scalia, but he was a brilliant jurist dent Barack Obama or by purposeful inac- presidency. This is partly related to the man with a deep commitment to our coun- tion by the Senate. himself—all the blather about his birth, his try and to the Constitution, and we en- Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority religion, etc. While many Americans find it joyed his friendship for decades. He leader, was just as speedy, trying to warn a vindication that we can elect an African- Obama off from acting on the mandate of Ar- American to our highest office, for some it is will be remembered as one of the most ticle II, Section 2, which charges the presi- an impossibility which in turn justifies the influential Justices in modern history. dent with nominating a replacement for Jus- most extreme forms of resistance. Race is While his family and all should have tice Scalia and the Senate with providing its our original sin as a country, and its legacy had a chance to mourn his passing, I advice and consent on the president’s choice. haunts us still. was shocked when, in the immediate One can understand McConnell’s dis- Republicans are also in denial over changes wake of his death, Senate Republicans appointment. Appointments to the Supreme in the social and economic fabric of America. moved quickly to shut down the con- Court are for life, which means only resigna- We are, as always, in the process of moving stitutionally mandated process to fill tion, impeachment or death will create a va- from what America has been to what it will be. Conservatives have a role to play, re- the vacancy left on the Supreme Court. cancy. In the somewhat ghoulish game of waiting for a slot on the closely divided Su- minding us of the valuable parts of where we Within hours of his death being an- preme Court to open up, the short-term ex- came from. Progressives have a role, recog- nounced, they declared they would op- pectations of mortality had been focused nizing the imperatives of the future and pose any effort to confirm the next Su- elsewhere—Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, in charting the paths of change toward positive preme Court Justice this year. I have particular, has been a survivor of long-odds outcomes. Politics is the sometimes rough served in this body longer than any pancreatic cancer. and tumble playing field where the dialog on Member here and I have heard some So Republicans were brought up short by this goes forward. shocking things during that time, but I the death of a conservative hero, whose re- The intransigence of shutdowns, however, whether of the full government or a critical am surprised by the political crassness placement could shift the balance of the court. The accidents of history will do that aspect like the nomination process, exceeds of these statements. the boundaries of acceptable play and hurts Before a nominee had even been sometimes. The Constitution makes provision for what us all. Obama needs to make a good faith named, some Republicans reflexively happens in such a case—in the kind of clear, nomination to fill the vacancy on the Su- decided to prematurely reject anyone— unequivocal language that is the best target preme Court. McConnell and his colleagues anyone—nominated by the President. for Justice Scalia’s vaunted originalism. The in the Senate majority need to review it in This impulsive rush to judgment runs president nominates. The Senate, for its good faith. That is what the Constitution completely contrary to how this body part, gives the qualifications of any nominee provides; that is what the country needs. Get has always treated nominees—always a serious vetting; it is not entitled to just ig- on with it. treated nominees—to the highest Court nore the nomination. Mr. LEAHY. We must not let that in the land. Republicans should not Some reports have argued that such a dysfunction infect the Supreme Court, course of process sabotage would create a allow the hyper-partisan rhetoric of an independent, coequal branch of gov- ‘‘constitutional crisis.’’ This is probably an ernment that was designed to be above the campaign trail to trump one of the overstatement; it would certainly create a Senate’s most important constitu- constitutional embarrassment. With nearly a politics. The next nominee to the Su- tional duties. year left in Obama’s term, waiting for his preme Court deserves full and fair con- I have talked to the President, and I successor to name the new justice in 2017 sideration by the Senate. This includes know he will fulfill his constitutional would remove the ninth voice from the court a timely hearing and then having an duty. He will nominate an individual to not just for the current yearly term but also up-or-down vote. bring the Supreme Court back to full for most of the following term as well, since I am worried that even before Presi- strength, and of course he should. The the replacement would arrive in the spring dent Obama took office, and ever since President has already begun consulting and miss months of argument and delibera- then—even after he was reelected by a tion. For the better part of a year, the va- 5 million-vote plurality—there has with Members of both parties in Sen- cancy would sit like a broken tooth in the ate, but after a nomination has been operations of the court. Close cases would been an unrelenting and cynical cam- made, we in the Senate should get to often end up tied, with the result that the paign by some hyper-partisans to work and do our jobs—the jobs we were lower court finding would remain the bind- delegitimize the President’s authority. elected to do. ing result. Not itself a disaster, but a result There were the birthers, and there have I was all over my State of Vermont that the constitutional provisions for nam- been and still are spurious slurs of all last week. The Vermonters I spoke ing a successor are designed to avoid. kinds. with last week reflect Americans The embarrassment of sabotage on judicial Outside of this body, the efforts to across the country who are tired of appointments actually already exists: Re- undermine President Obama’s constitu- publicans in the Senate have effectively shut tional authority to fill this Supreme partisan political games that are chip- down the process of nominating new judges ping away at the foundation of our con- for the federal courts of appeal. The block- Court vacancy draws some of their ve- stitutional democracy. I heard this age isn’t over qualifications—such consider- hemence and venom from these dark from both Republicans and Democrats ations would be a proper exercise of the Sen- corners. But every one of us took an in Vermont. ate’s confirmation role, raised in committee oath of office—every one of us—and we

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Nation. constitutional responsibility to con- They said: Well, do you replace the Some have justified their call for un- sider the next Supreme Court nominee, judge when that happens? precedented obstruction by claiming it I believe it will harm our constitu- I said: No. They are independent. is because the American people need a tional system of government. If they It was like a lightbulb went on. They voice. Give me a break. The American succeed in deliberately holding open a realized how different we are. Think of the image we send to the rest of the people have spoken—millions of Ameri- seat on the Supreme Court for more world—as well as 300 million Ameri- cans—and an overwhelming majority of than a year, they will be intentionally cans—if we say: No, we are going to po- Vermonters voted in record numbers in disabling the Court’s ability to fulfill liticize the Supreme Court, the Court 2008 and again in 2012 to elect President its constitutional role, and Repub- that is supposed to be the final arbiter Obama. In doing so, they granted him licans will be harming the Supreme on constitutional questions. Look at constitutional authorities for all 8 Court for more than a year. what it says to them if we say: Yes, we years of those two terms. A President Justice Scalia once wrote that a Su- have time to take more recesses this isn’t elected for 1 year or 2 years or 3 preme Court of just eight Justices year than I think the Senate ever has, years. A President is elected for 4 years risked the possibility the Court ‘‘will that I can ever remember, but we don’t at a time. Just saying that President find itself unable to resolve the signifi- have time to do the job we were elected Obama is a ‘‘lame duck’’ President does cant legal issue presented by the case.’’ to do, the job we are paid to do—have not make it true. In fact, the next elec- The legal issues before the Supreme a hearing on and vote on a Supreme tion is not until November. The Amer- Court are significant, and the impor- Court nominee. ican people expect those they elected tance of a single vote on the Court can- The American people have jobs. They to do their jobs for their entire term. not be overstated. One vote on the Su- can’t pick and choose when they will That means both in the Senate and in preme Court decided landmark cases bother to show up. They can’t say ‘‘I the White House. They don’t expect concerning our campaign finance laws, know this is what I am supposed to do Senators to say: Well, we can’t vote on clean water and air policies, marriage in this job, but I don’t feel like it’’ or anything this year because it is an equality, and voting rights. Americans ‘‘I have a partisan reason not to do it. election year. We will collect our full deserve a fully functioning Supreme I am going to sit this out. See me next salary, but we are not going to vote on Court. year, and I may do my job.’’ Nobody anything. The American people don’t I have traveled all over my State. I would accept that. But that is really like that. have traveled all over this country. I what is happening. The Republican It is rare that a vacancy in the Su- have talked to Republicans and Demo- leadership is saying ‘‘No, we want to preme Court arises during an election crats alike. What I know about my fel- sit this out. We don’t want to do our year, but it is just false to say Justices low Americans that makes me so proud work. We don’t want to do our job. See do not get confirmed in Presidential is that they show up for work and they us next year, and maybe we will then.’’ election years. More than a dozen Su- do their jobs. Americans don’t have the That has never happened. It never hap- preme Court Justices have been con- luxury of telling their bosses that in- pened during an election year. There firmed in a Presidential election year. stead of doing their job, they would have been at least a dozen Supreme The Democrats led the Senate during rather delay, delay, delay. If they did, Court vacancies during an election President Reagan’s final year in office, they would probably be fired. The U.S. year, and a dozen times the Senate, no and we voted. President Reagan’s Senate shouldn’t tell the American matter who was President, came to- nominee was confirmed by a Demo- people that we are not going to do our gether and handled the nominee and cratic-led Senate during the Presi- jobs; that we will delay, delay, delay. got them confirmed. Why did Senators dent’s final year in office. He received The stakes are too high. do that in the past? Probably because a hearing and a confirmation vote. It The American people actually expect they figured they had been elected, would be the height of hypocrisy to say us to show up for work and do our job. they were being paid by the American we shouldn’t apply the same process Let’s get to work, do the job the Amer- people, it was part of their job, and so with a Democrat in the White House ican people sent us here to do. And we they showed up and did their job. and Republicans in control of the Sen- may want to reread our oath to uphold Are we now going to change what has ate. We can’t say that we will follow the Constitution. It requires no less. been the precedent ever since the be- our constitutional duties and do our Mr. President, I don’t see others on ginning of this country and say ‘‘Oh, work if we have a Democratic-con- the floor about to speak. I will yield we are better than that. We don’t have trolled Senate and a Republican Presi- the floor when I do. to do our job. Keep paying us, but we dent but we can’t do it if it is the other We have allowed this whole process don’t have to do our job even though way around. to become far too partisan. I am a law- we have taken an oath to uphold the Some Republican Senators have ac- yer, a former prosecutor. I have argued Constitution and do our job’’? Even knowledged that the next Supreme cases in the State court, Federal Justice Scalia said that would be Court nominee should receive a fair courts, Federal trial courts, and Fed- wrong, that you shouldn’t have an hearing. But the process can’t end eral appellate courts. When I have gone eight-member Supreme Court. And we there. I have served on the Judiciary to the Federal courts, I have always don’t. Committee for 36 years. During my thought that the beauty of this— Let’s actually show up and do the job time on the committee, we have never whether Republican or Democratic we were elected to do, do the job we are refused to send a Supreme Court nomi- nominees—is that I could get a fair paid to do. Let’s do what every other nee to the full Senate for a confirma- hearing. I thought it was a great honor American has to do. They have to show tion vote. Even in those cases where a to go there. up for work. They have to do their majority of the committee had opposed People come from other parts of the jobs. They can’t say ‘‘I don’t feel like it the nomination, we still reported the world, and they talk about our Federal this year. I will see you next year. Oh, nominee to the full Senate. Once re- judiciary as an example for them. I re- by the way, send me my paycheck.’’ ported to the full Senate, every Su- call that when a country that had been That is not the American way; it preme Court nominee has received an under dictatorship changed to a more should not be the Senate way. up-or-down confirmation vote during democratic form of government, some Mr. President, I yield the floor. my 40 years in the Senate. We have to of their people came to my office and I suggest the absence of a quorum. uphold this bipartisan tradition for the asked about our judicial system. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The next Supreme Court nominee because They said: Is it true that in the clerk will call the roll. so much is at stake. Merely holding a United States of America, people can The senior assistant legislative clerk hearing without full committee process actually sue their government? proceeded to call the roll.

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Mr. President, I rise this because it will take over 300 days him to show me the lines in the Con- today first to praise and echo the before a Supreme Court nominee is stitution that say in the last year of words of the senior Senator from filled, at best. the President’s term, he doesn’t have Vermont, our ranking member on Judi- The kind of knee-jerk political ob- the power or the right to nominate a ciary, in urging our Republican col- struction the American people have Supreme Court Justice. Of course he leagues to give a fair and full consider- grown so frustrated with in the Con- does. Yet the Republican majority—at ation of a Supreme Court nominee. I gress is what our Republican col- least by its stance now—is taking away particularly wish to praise my friend, leagues are saying. If Republicans that right because they will not even the ranking member, for his eloquent truly respect the Constitution, they have a hearing. remarks and for his leadership of the should follow it and consider a nomina- Some people say: Well, they will just committee when he was chair and as tion from the sitting President rather vote no after the hearing. Maybe yes, ranking member. than playing political games. Instead, maybe no. I believe every Member has My friend from Vermont is abso- they are once again threatening to bow the right to vote no if they think the lutely right. Just as the President has to the most extreme rightwing voices nominee is out of the mainstream, and a constitutional responsibility to name and engage in the kind of political ob- I will be the first to admit mainstream a nominee to the Court, the Senate has struction that brought us a 3-week gov- is defined differently by different peo- a constitutional duty to provide advice ernment shutdown that cost us hun- ple. But hearings are amazing things. If and consent on that nominee. Frankly, dreds of thousands of jobs and took $15 the candidate is being open and honest, it is the Senate’s job to consider Su- to $20 billion out of the economy. hearings help us to get to know the preme Court nominees, and the Amer- In 2013, after the hard right didn’t get candidate better. Whatever one thinks its way in its fight to undo the Afford- ican people expect the Senate to do its of hearings, the last four nominees of able Care Act, they waged a war to job. We are telling Senate Republicans, the Supreme Court—two under Presi- shut down the government. Republican America is telling Senate Republicans: dent Bush, two under President leaders listened. They probably knew it Do your job. Plain and simple. Obama—got bipartisan votes and My friend, the chairman of the Judi- was wrong in their heads, but they lis- passed. tened. What happened? After 3 weeks ciary Committee, should commit to This idea of not having a vote is with their tails between their legs, the holding hearings. The distinguished wrong. For the sake of our Constitu- leadership had to say we have to open majority leader should commit to hold- tion and for the sake of getting our up the government even though we ing a vote. It has been a longstanding country moving again, I urge and plead haven’t repealed the Affordable Care precedent of the Senate to consider Su- with my colleagues on the other side to Act. The now-junior Senator from preme Court nominees in a timely do their job. That is what the Amer- Texas had urged that course, and they manner, even in election years: Justice ican people want, plain and simple. were foolhardy to follow. The junior Pitney in 1912; Brandeis and Clarke in It is time for the Senate to do its job. Senator from Texas is now urging the 1916; Cardozo at a time when America Once the President nominates some- course of having no hearings and no was even more divided than now, 1932. one, we need to have hearings with our votes. I tell my Republican col- Republican colleagues in a careful and In the middle of the Depression, the leagues—and to his credit, Senator great election between Roosevelt and thoughtful way. They don’t have to MCCONNELL said we have to get the Hoover, they put in Cardozo in that rush a nominee through—no dilatory Senate working again—that this is a tactics—and then there should be a last year. Murphy in 1940 and Kennedy foolhardy course, and it will not stand. in 1988 were confirmed. Justice Ken- vote. It will not last because the American I yield the floor and suggest the ab- nedy was confirmed in the last year of people are telling Senate Republicans: sence of a quorum. a Presidency with a Republican in the Do your job. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. White House and Democrats in control Republicans say the American people LANKFORD). The clerk will call the roll. of the Senate. That is the mirror image should have a voice in choosing a Su- The senior assistant legislative clerk and the most recent chance we have to preme Court Justice. Well, guess what. proceeded to call the roll. compare how Democrats were acting, President Obama won reelection by a Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask how Republicans were acting. All of my large margin in 2012. Many of the unanimous consent that the quorum colleagues on both sides of the aisle issues they bring up now were there call be rescinded. who were here voted that way. then, such as security and the Afford- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I know today our Republican col- able Care Act. There was a referendum objection, it is so ordered. leagues point to what Senator BIDEN on all these kinds of things. REMEMBERING JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA AND said. They have pointed to what Chair- The people spoke loudly and clearly FILLING THE SUPREME COURT VACANCY man LEAHY said. They have pointed to on November 6, 2012, when they elected Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, on Feb- what I and other Democrats have said. the President to another 4-year term. ruary 13 the Nation was shaken by the There are equal quotations that Sen- That is 4 years, as called for in the news that Supreme Court Justice ator MCCONNELL, Senator GRASSLEY, Constitution, not 3 years, as some of Antonin Scalia had passed away. Jus- and others have said, each voicing a my Republican friends like to say now. tice Scalia served on the Nation’s high- different view than maybe is being If Republicans get their way, we would est Court for 29 years, and he was a voiced today. But none of those were have a 4-to-4 gridlocked Supreme Court major figure on the American legal held up. You can have all the com- for a year that would tie the Court and landscape. Justice Scalia was described peting quotes you want; they amount large parts of the country in knots. Let by Judge Richard Posner of the Sev- to nothing. The American people are me say, if we have a tie in the Supreme enth Circuit as ‘‘the most influential strong—Democrats and Republicans— Court decision, the decision has no justice of the last quarter century.’’ in telling Senate Republicans: Do your Presidential value. You get gridlock Over the years I came to know Jus- job. and confusion. America doesn’t want tice Scalia. He was a man of great in- The bottom line is very simple. To gridlock. They don’t want gridlock on tellect, good humor, and he was a very say that there will be no hearing, no the floor of the Senate, they don’t social person. We certainly disagreed vote, no consideration whatsoever even want gridlock on the floor of the on many fundamental issues, but even before a nominee is named to a va- House, and they don’t want gridlock in those who disagreed with Justice cancy, that is not doing your job; that the Supreme Court. The American peo- Scalia on legal matters still admired is quitting before you start. Senator ple expect the Senate to do its job. him as a person. LEAHY said it well. Imagine someone They are tired of obstruction and ‘‘my Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—no ide- showing up at work. Imagine if an av- way or the highway’’ politics. ological ally of Justice Scalia—wrote

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So we have more than enough ingly likely to end up in a tie vote. sober judge laugh.’’ Justice Ginsberg time to do this in a thoughtful and re- When that happens in a case, the ruling said she and Justice Scalia were ‘‘dif- sponsible way. of the lower court stands and it is as if ferent in our interpretation of written Even during Presidential election the Supreme Court never heard the texts,’’ but they were ‘‘one in our rev- years, the Senate has routinely con- case at all. erence for the Constitution and the in- firmed Supreme Court Justices. It has Major legal and constitutional ques- stitution we serve.’’ I have great re- happened over a dozen times, most re- tions are constantly brought before the spect for the decades Justice Scalia cently in 1988, when Justice Anthony Court. When the Court is frozen at an spent in public service. My thoughts Kennedy was confirmed by a 97-to-0 even number of Justices, many of those and prayers clearly go with his family. vote during President Reagan’s final questions go unresolved and millions of As surprised as I was by the news of year in office. President Reagan—a Re- Americans who are impacted by these Justice Scalia’s passing, I was amazed publican President about to leave of- questions have to wait. That is not fair at how quickly the Senate majority fice—submitted a name, Justice Ken- to the American people. That is why leader, Senator MCCONNELL of Ken- nedy, to the Supreme Court, and a historically the Senate moved to fill tucky, issued a press release saying, Democratic-controlled Senate ap- vacancies of the Court. That is why so ‘‘this vacancy should not be filled until proved it with a vote of 97 to nothing. many Americans are troubled by Sen- we have a new President.’’ His state- So to argue that this has never hap- ate Republicans’ call for a 1-year hia- ment came out within 90 minutes of pened before is to ignore history, and tus in filling the Supreme Court va- the press report of the Justice passing. even recent history. cancy. This statement clearly came at a time In the past, Senate Republican lead- Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor when most people reflected on the loss ers have said that the confirmation said in an interview last week that she of the Supreme Court Justice, and just process should move forward with as disagreed with the idea of waiting for like that, the conversation shifted little time as a month before an elec- the next President to appoint a new from the passing of an American legal tion. Consider the Presidential election Justice. Justice O’Connor said, ‘‘We giant to an attack on President of 1968. On June 13 of that year, Chief need somebody there now to do the job. Obama’s authority to fill his vacancy Justice Earl Warren informed the Let’s get on with it.’’ I agree with Jus- on the Supreme Court. President he wanted to step down. On tice O’Connor. What does the Constitution tell us June 26 of the election year, Johnson When President Obama submits a about filling a vacancy on the Supreme nominated Associate Justice Abe nominee, which he will do in coming Court? There are very few oaths a per- Fortas to become Chief Justice and days, the Senate needs to do its job, its son takes in their life. As Members of nominated George Homer Thornberry constitutional responsibility, and give the Senate, we swear each time we are to fill his seat. that nominee a fair hearing and timely reelected to a new term to uphold and President Johnson had already an- vote. My Republican colleagues can defend that Constitution. nounced he would not run again, but choose to vote for or against the nomi- What does the Constitution say Senate Republican leaders did not call nee. That is their prerogative. They about a vacancy on the Supreme President Johnson a lame duck and should not simply duck the vote. We Court? If you go to article II, section 2, question his right to put forward nomi- were not elected to this job to ignore it is explicit and very simple. The nees. In fact, Senate Republican leader important issues; we were elected to President ‘‘shall nominate, and by and Everett Dirksen of my State of Illinois cast votes on important issues. This is with the Advice and Consent of the said on July 13 of that year, ‘‘I find too important an issue to simply ig- Senate, shall appoint . . . Judges of the that term ‘lame duck’ as applied to the nore. Supreme Court.’’ When it comes to giving the Presi- The President, under the Constitu- President of the United States as an dent’s nominee a fair hearing, I cer- tion, has an express responsibility to entirely improper and offensive term.’’ submit to the Senate the nomination Republican Senator Dirksen was refer- tainly hope Senate Republicans don’t of a person who is qualified to serve on ring to the lame duck status of Presi- adopt the Donald Trump position. our Nation’s highest Court. Then, of dent Lyndon Johnson, a Democrat. When asked about the President’s nom- The Senate gave the President’s course, the Senate has a job to do: Give ination, Mr. Trump, as he is wont to that nominee a fair hearing and a time- nominee a prompt hearing in the Judi- do, gave us a juicy quote. Here is what ly vote. This is our constitutional re- ciary Committee. As it turned out, the he said: ‘‘I think it’s up to MITCH sponsibility as U.S. Senators. This is hearing uncovered a range of ethics MCCONNELL and everybody else to stop what we have been elected to do. Aside concerns about Justice Fortas, and in it—it’s called delay, delay, delay.’’ from voting on a declaration of war, I late September and early October, Sen- I am sure the Senate Republicans believe there is no greater responsi- ate Republicans filibustered his nomi- were not happy with that statement by bility than voting on the confirmation nation. Fortas subsequently withdrew. Trump, but he did speak for a number of a Supreme Court nominee. But on October 3—same election year, of people who believe that is the right I serve on the Judiciary Committee, just a month before the election—the strategy: stop the President from using and it has been my privilege and honor New York Times reported that ‘‘Sen- his constitutional authority; stop the to consider the nominations of four of ator Dirksen said there was still time Senate from accepting its constitu- the current Supreme Court Justices. for the President to submit a new name tional responsibility. I hope my Repub- There is no question that we have the and rush it through the Senate before lican colleagues don’t follow Mr. time remaining to meet our constitu- the Congress adjourned.’’ The Repub- Trump’s lead and try to stop President tional responsibility in a thoughtful lican leader said that even with a Obama’s nominee through endless and careful way. month left, we should try to fill the va- delays. No one is going to be fooled if It is now February of 2016. We are al- cant seat. This was a month before the Senate Republicans spend weeks hag- most a year away from January of 2017 Presidential election. Where are the gling over unreasonable document re- when President Obama will officially leaders like Everett Dirksen in today’s quests or swamping the nominee with leave office. The Republican leader Republican Party, Senators who are endless written questions. Mr. Trump would have us leave a seat on the Na- willing to roll up their sleeves and get has already made it clear that ‘‘delay, tion’s highest Court vacant for at least down to the work of considering the delay, delay’’ is simply a strategy to 1 year. Not since the Civil War has the nominees on their merits so the Su- stop the seat from being filled. Senate taken longer than a year to fill preme Court can do its work? We have If Republicans delay in an effort to a Supreme Court vacancy, and it cer- a constitutional responsibility, as does run out the clock, we will know it, and tainly shouldn’t happen now. the President. the American people will know it. The Usually it takes the Senate about 2 Make no mistake—the Supreme American people want us to act. They months to consider a Supreme Court Court needs a full complement of Jus- want us to accept our constitutional

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In this article, the assistant fire chief ing and timely vote. Certainly working with my colleague from Manchester basically said: It is Mr. President, I yield the floor. ROB PORTMAN from Ohio, I know this is more deadly than we have ever seen. The PRESIDING CHAIR. The Sen- hitting Ohio. Working with SHELDON So that is why I have been proud to ator from New Hampshire. WHITEHOUSE from Rhode Island, I know work with my colleagues, proud to Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, I come this is hitting Rhode Island. AMY KLO- work with Senators WHITEHOUSE, to the floor today to express my seri- BUCHAR from Minnesota—this is hitting PORTMAN, KLOBUCHAR, and so many ous concerns with the FDA’s actions on so many different places in our coun- others on the Comprehensive Addiction opioid pain relievers and my concern try. That is why I know Senator MAR- Recovery Act. I thank the members of that they have not sufficiently ad- KEY from Massachusetts is concerned the Judiciary Committee for voting dressed what we are seeing as an epi- about this and Senator MANCHIN from that important piece of legislation out demic in my home State of New Hamp- West Virginia, who was on the floor of the committee, and I look forward to shire. The implications of prescribing earlier. This is about our quality of life us taking that up on the floor. opioids and ensuring that we take a in this country and the ability for peo- Right now pending on the floor, we very strong public health approach to- ple to live full lives and about our pub- have an important nomination for the ward these pain relievers is important. lic safety and about our children most FDA. That is why I come to the floor I know my that my colleagues—Sen- of all. today, because if you look at what we ators MARKEY, MANCHIN, and The headline from the Union Leader are addressing here, we are concerned BLUMENTHAL—have been on the floor over this weekend: ‘‘Fentanyl, other about heroin and fentanyl, but there is previously to discuss the concerns they drugs suspected in three Manchester a very important connection for us to share about the FDA as well. I thank deaths.’’ So we had three deaths in New understand, unfortunately, and it is them for their leadership on this im- Hampshire, in our largest city, within also why I have been such a strong sup- portant issue. 24 hours, and those three deaths were porter of prescription-monitoring pro- I think what is important to under- from a combination of heroin and grams. The opiates that are pre- stand here is what we are facing when fentanyl. According to Assistant Fire scribed—SAMHSA has found that four it comes to heroin, the drug deaths Chief Daniel Goonan, in just 24 hours out of five individuals who turned to that are occurring in my home State of in Manchester, these overdoses claimed heroin actually started with prescrip- New Hampshire, the connection be- the lives of a 23-year-old man, a 29- tion opiates and misusing prescription tween people who are misusing pre- year-old woman, and a 34-year-old man. opiates or overusing those and then scription opioids and then becoming That was in just a 24-hour period. transitioning to heroin because heroin addicted to heroin, and the deadly use In fact, what our first responders are is cheaper, unfortunately, on our of a drug called fentanyl, which is 50 seeing—I did a ride-along with the streets. times more powerful than heroin. When Manchester fire department. I was So it is very important that we have we bring this all together, we have a there less than an hour. We went to an the FDA engaging on this issue very situation with opioid abuse which in- overdose, and I saw the firefighters and aggressively with our medical commu- cludes painkiller abuse, heroin use, their emergency personnel bring some- nity, that the FDA take a prominent fentanyl abuse, and it is killing people one back to life using CPR and Narcan. role in ensuring that what they are in New Hampshire and across this If we did not have that drug, the over saying is, this is the appropriate use of country. 400 we had in New Hampshire—I can’t prescription opiates. In my humble Across this country, approximately even tell you what the numbers would opinion, the FDA needs to take a much 30,000 people died of heroin or prescrip- be, because not only did I do a ride- more aggressive role than it has in rec- tion opioid overdoses in 2014. As we along with the Manchester fire depart- ommending the appropriate uses and come to receive the 2015 numbers, un- ment, I did one with the police, too, engaging the medical community and fortunately, if the experience is any- and we went to two overdoses in an the pharmaceutical community, very thing like my home State of New hour and a half, and I saw them bring importantly, on this discussion, this Hampshire, the numbers are going to those individuals back to life. public health crisis we are facing. be much larger than 30,000 because in But lest we think this is something We have come together as a body on New Hampshire, every corner of my that happens on some other street or in this issue, and I think it is important State has been impacted by this. some other neighborhood, I can assure that we have been working on this in a I had the privilege of serving as at- you that this can happen to any fam- very bipartisan basis. But just to talk torney general before I came to the ily, and that is something we need to about the importance of the FDA and Senate, and I dealt with many drug understand. That was really brought the leadership we need there, in 2013 we issues as attorney general. In fact, I home for me from a wonderful family I saw the FDA approve Zohydro—a pow- had a drug task force that reported to met, Doug and Pam Griffin, who lost erful, pure hydrocodone drug—without me. We dealt with the surge of meth- their beautiful daughter Courtney. an abuse-deterrent formulation, and an amphetamine, cocaine, and other ille- They are wonderful people. abuse-deterrent formulation is impor- gal drugs that certainly have caused I think about what our first respond- tant so that it will be used for its in- addiction and people to struggle with ers are facing. This same article I just tended purpose and not chopped up or addiction. Obviously, alcohol is also talked about, over the weekend—unbe- otherwise abused. Yet the FDA ap- something people struggle with when it lievable. Twice the fire department in proves Zohydro—this powerful, pure is misused, but I have never seen any- Manchester revived a woman who was 4 hydrocodone drug—without an abuse- thing like this. months pregnant, working on her in deterrent formulation despite the fact I talk to my law enforcement officers front of her young children. that its own advisory committee voted and I talk to my first responders about I will never forget the overdose I against approving the drug by a vote of what they are dealing with. In 2015, in went to. The firefighters came into the 11 to 2. New Hampshire, we had over 400 over- room, and there was a young man on I see Senator MARKEY coming to the dose deaths, and those 400 deaths were the ground. They administered the floor, and I appreciate his leadership on situations where there was a combina- Narcan and brought him back. But do this. One of the things that I know tion—many of them, hundreds of you know what was in the corner? A have troubled Senator MARKEY, Sen- them—of heroin and/or fentanyl. And crib with a baby in it. The firefighter ator MANCHIN, and me as well is that that was a dramatic increase over 2014. grabbed the baby and was bringing the last year the FDA approved OxyContin

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It ciate that I had the opportunity to sit very important role, and we need starts at the Food and Drug Adminis- down with Secretary Burwell on this stronger leadership there and greater tration. It starts with the agency that issue and learn more about the FDA’s engagement of our medical community approves these drugs for sale in the action plan that it issued, but unfortu- on the best prescribing practices for United States of America. nately I believe the agency has to go opioids. To me, this is an opportunity Yes, the FDA stands for Food and further than it is going. The example I where I would like to see stronger lead- Drug Administration, but over the last would use is the issuance of the rec- ership and I would like to hear a much 20 years it really stands for ‘‘Fostering ommendations for the children as more aggressive stance from this FDA. Drug Addiction,’’ and it has to end. young as 11 with OxyContin, without Of all the issues we struggle with, the This is why the nomination right now an advisory committee on something things we disagree on in this body— of Dr. Robert Califf to be the new head so important, seems—to me, it just heroin, fentanyl, they don’t care of the FDA gives us an opportunity to doesn’t pass the commonsense test. So whether you are a Republican or a talk about this issue, to talk about I would recommend to the FDA, let’s Democrat, I can assure my colleagues, where it all starts, how it began, and make sure we have an advisory com- or an Independent or a Libertarian be- what we are going to have to do in this mittee look at this issue carefully and cause these drugs are taking every- body to reverse this trend, which last then reissue a recommendation, be- one’s lives. So as I think about all the year led to the deaths of 30,000 people cause to me it seems important that issues we can come together on, this is in our country. Again, I say to my col- we have that guidance and the careful, one about our public health, about our leagues that between 2000 and 2014, the thoughtful approach of the advisory public safety, about our quality of life, heroin overdose death rate has quad- committee. Of course, what troubles and it requires all of our leadership. rupled in the United States of America. me is we hope they would take the ad- There is nothing partisan about this. This is something that is recent. It is visory committee’s recommendations, I hope we will see stronger leadership related to the FDA, and we have to now unlike what happened with Zohydro, from the FDA. I hope we as a body will have an honest discussion about the unfortunately. build on what the Judiciary Committee role that agency is playing because we So we need leadership right now in did and bring to the floor the CARA have become the ‘‘United States of the FDA. I have concerns that we are bill that many of us have worked hard Oxy.’’ We have become a nation of 5 not going to be in a position where we on and support each other’s efforts to percent of the world’s population that get the strongest leadership we can do all we can to end this public health consumes 80 percent of the prescription have. We have a nominee pending on crisis and ensure that none of us have painkillers in the world. the floor. These concerns are very im- to run into families of people in our This overprescribing, this consump- portant. I hope, if he is confirmed, he State whom we represent who are los- tion of Oxy and Percocet, down the line will be aggressive on this issue and ing people they love to heroin or has led to this epidemic, this contagion that the FDA will take a stronger lead- fentanyl or misuse of opioid prescrip- that is killing people on a daily basis ership role on opiates, understanding tion drugs. in our country who otherwise would that they have a very important role This is devastating. I know we can never have even contemplated using when it comes to this public health make a difference. This is something heroin or using any of these other more concern. dangerous drugs. Right now I am not satisfied with we can make a difference on in this That is why we are here. That is why where we are. I believe there is so body. I am recommending a ‘‘no’’ vote on Dr. much more we need to do. That is actu- I thank the Chair. I yield the floor. Robert Califf. ally why yesterday I voted to not go The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The FDA has a chance to change its forward with this nomination, because ator from Massachusetts. policies. Thus far, it is saying it will I haven’t heard this clear statement, I Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I want haven’t heard what the leadership not change its policies. to follow on with the discussion that In 2012, health care providers wrote plans are on this issue. While I appreciate some of the steps Senator AYOTTE from New Hampshire 259 million prescriptions for opioid the Department of Health and Human was bringing to the Senate floor. What painkillers. That is enough for every Services has taken, those steps to me she is saying is just so accurate in single adult in America to have a bot- need to be very much strengthened. As terms of the pervasive nature of this tle of these pills in their medicine cabi- I look at the FDA’s action plan, it opioid-driven epidemic—pandemic—in net. We should understand as we talk pledges to make the use of advisory the United States of America. It is about this that the molecular composi- committees more frequent, but it time for us to come together in a bipar- tion of OxyContin is very similar to should require the use of advisory com- tisan fashion to deal with what is now heroin. In fact, Oxycodone is the sole mittees for all opioid pain relievers, the great medical storm sweeping ingredient in OxyContin. OxyContin not just when we decide we want to use across this country. stands for oxycodone continuously in it. This should be consistent, given There has been a quadrupling of the bloodstream of the patient who is that we unfortunately know that the opioid-related deaths in just the last 14 taking these pills. It creates this sense data is there on the connection be- years in our country. This is something that you are able to deal with the pain. tween misuse of opioid pain relievers that has to be understood. I heard Sen- It creates this sense that you are being and the connection to those who unfor- ator AYOTTE mention it, but we can’t taken care of, but if it is not handled tunately then turn to heroin, with the say it enough: 80 percent of all people correctly over time, it then creates an deadly combination of fentanyl, which in the United States who die from her- addiction, and that addiction then is killing people in this country. oin overdoses begin with prescription leads to, once you are off these pills, to Again, I wish to thank Senator MAR- painkillers—opioids—that have been being out on the street buying the her- KEY for his leadership on this issue. given to them by physicians. Let me oin or buying the Oxy you need in There isn’t a place I go in my State say that again. Eighty percent of the order to continue this habit. where I don’t hear from a mother, a fa- people who die from heroin overdoses So we have to start to deal with the ther, a sister, a brother, a grand- started on prescription pills. They got issue very realistically in terms of this mother, a grandfather, a friend about addicted to the prescription painkiller. pathway that has been created into the someone who lost a loved one, lost It deals with the same receptors in the minds of millions of people all across someone they care about, because of brain. It creates the same kind of need this country. heroin, opioids, fentanyl, the deadly in the brain, and when people get ad- Thirteen hundred people died in Mas- combination that is killing people. dicted to prescription pain medicine, it sachusetts in 2014, of the 30,000 people

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You are in- that OxyContin, in its original formu- aside his own personal qualifications. creasing the likelihood on a daily basis lation, was abuse deterrent, meaning This is not a debate, really, over Dr. that you are going to become addicted that since it was time-released inside Califf. It is a debate over the agency to these pills. of the patient, that, therefore, it was because the agency is saying—even We have heard these stories over and abuse deterrent and it could be pre- today as we will be voting on Dr. over again about the pathway in from scribed safely to people all across our Califf’s nomination—they will not family members. They come into the country. Well, it turned out that not change. They will not convene expert office and talk about the pathway in only was that a misrepresentation to outside advisory panels to look at this that their child, husband, or son took. the FDA, but Purdue Pharma subse- new generation of opioids with abuse It all starts with the same story. They quently was fined millions of dollars deterrents built into them to deter- were given the prescribed pills. and its executives punished for the mine whether or not they are actually Right now the industry is saying: misrepresentation they made to the appropriately being put into our soci- Don’t worry; there is an abuse deter- Food and Drug Administration. ety. rent. Tell that to these family mem- That was a brief 20 years ago, but Today is the day to begin this debate. bers. Tell that to the families who have that is pretty much where it all start- This nomination is the occasion that lost their loved ones. The drugs are not ed. That is the original sin—accepting we can use in order to debate what has abuse deterrent. It is a contradiction in this whole notion of abuse deterrent. gone wrong at the Food and Drug Ad- terms, like jumbo shrimp. There is no Let’s go to the FDA in more recent ministration. If we don’t start with a such thing. You need to be realistic times. In 2012, there was a new opioid brandnew definition that gets created about what this drug represents once it that the FDA had to consider for ap- for abuse, for addiction, for what the is consumed over and over again by proval. That new opioid’s name is standards should be for the use of these people in our country who think that Zohydro. The FDA impaneled 13 ex- opioids, then this issue is just going to because the doctor has given them a perts to examine that drug for the escalate until we are losing a Vietnam bottle of pills, that is going to help FDA. When those 13 experts concluded war’s number of people every single them. That is one of the stories we their examination of the drug by an 11- year in the United States. hear over and over again from family to-2 vote, the expert advisory panel This is a pharmaceutical industry- members. voted, no, do not allow this new created problem. This is a physician- They say that they question them- Zohydro drug out on to the market- created problem. This is an FDA-cre- selves. Could they have done more place. They said the standards for ated problem. It is created by men and themselves to help their family mem- abuse are too low. The standards to women, and it can be solved by men ber before they became addicted? The deal with addiction are too low. The and women. This is not Zika, this is common theme from each of them is standards to deal with a diversion of not Ebola, and this is not some disease that you have to assume, when a doc- the drug are too low. What did the FDA that you can’t really point to that is tor is giving you a bottle of pills for do in 2012? It approved Zohydro for sale responsible. This is us, this is our coun- your family member, that it must be in the United States over the objec- try, and this is our culture. We did it. good for them. It must be good for tions of the advisory panel that had We created this problem. We are 5 per- them. voted 11 to 2 against it—and these are cent of the world’s population con- experts. suming 80 percent of all opioids—crazy. It turns out that for 30,000 people in Moving forward, the FDA decided to Really, it is crazy. 2014, it wasn’t good for them. This reexamine what it was going to do. So We have to finally come to the rec- number is going to continue to escalate when it was considering Targiniq, when ognition that this is no longer some because we haven’t put tough enough it was considering Hysinla, it decided inner city heroin epidemic. This dis- standards on the books in order to deal to solve the problem by having no ex- ease knows no barrier—racial, income, with these issues. By refusing to con- pert advisory panels which it would geography, employment—no barriers at vene expert advisory boards to come in convene to examine the impacts of that all. It is spread across every single seg- and to create the guidance which is drug before it got approved. That is a ment of the American population, top going to be needed in our country good way to solve the problem—just to bottom. There is no discrimination going forward, we are going to have a accept the representations of the com- whatsoever. continued flood of opioid deaths that pany that it had abuse deterrent in it, We have to decide what we are going could have been stemmed if we had and then you don’t have to worry be- to do in order to make sure that we put dealt with this issue in the proper fash- cause you will not have to talk to ex- the proper safeguards in place. Senator ion. perts on the outside again. So those MANCHIN and I, Senators AYOTTE, This is not a hypothetical concern. two drugs got approved. SANDERS, BLUMENTHAL, and others The policy announced last week by the Then, in August of 2015, there was an have been raising these questions. To FDA would not have guaranteed an ad- application by Purdue Pharma, once the credit of the Senate Judiciary visory panel for OxyContin on the mar- again—that company’s name just keeps Committee, they are considering legis- ket today. The FDA must change its coming back into the equation—they lation to bring to the floor. I thank decision not to seek expert advice wanted approval to sell OxyContin to Senators WHITEHOUSE, PORTMAN, SHA- against the risk of addiction before it children ages 11 to 16. Now mind you, HEEN, AYOTTE, and Senators GRASSLEY approves any and all opioids. the actual standards at the FDA re- and LEAHY for their work on that legis- I want to tell a little story. It is a quire an outside expert panel to look at lation, but that legislation does not story about one of maybe the five approval for opioids being sold in conclude anything on this issue that I greatest basketball players ever to America if it is controversial, if it am talking about right now. This has come out of the State of Massachu- could have a huge social impact in our to be solved by the FDA. setts. His name is Chris Herren. Chris society. And it specifically says in the That is why this Senator has put a became a Boston Celtic. He was the FDA’s own guidelines that if pediatric hold on this nomination, saying that greatest basketball player in Fall doses—if the proper dose for a child is they will not get this nomination until River history, was drafted in the first involved—then the FDA should have an they change their policies. We are in round by the NBA, and went to the expert panel. What did the FDA do? the eighth year of this administration, same college I went to—Boston Col- The FDA decided no expert panel would and the policies still remain in place. lege. In an excerpt of remarks he re- examine the appropriateness of Abuse deterrent is really a contradic- cently made in DC at the Unite to Face OxyContin being prescribed for chil- tion in terms. If you take these pills— Addiction rally on the National Mall, dren ages 11 to 16 in our country—no you are a carpenter or an ironworker, here is what Chris Herren said:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:31 Feb 23, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23FE6.015 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 23, 2016 I truly believe when it comes to prevention else just said sorry, there is nothing we can lowed to prescribe these pills, but this and educating our kids, we need to stop fo- do. is the FDA’s own number. cusing on the worst days and start educating I believe that our medical community Listen to this. The FDA asks for vol- about the first day. along with the pharmaceutical industry are untary guidelines to be put together At 18 years old, on the campus of Boston grooming and developing drug addicts and College I was introduced to cocaine. I prom- putting them right into the hands of the car- for physicians’ education so they know ised myself one time—just one line. That one tels and the drug dealers. Way too many pre- what they are doing with these opioids. line took me 14 years to walk away from. scriptions are written for more narcotics Pick a number in your brain as to how Despite myself at 22, my dream came true. than are necessary after surgeries with no many physicians have voluntarily ac- I was 33rd pick in the NBA draft, but that follow up. Many of those who are predisposed cepted medical education on the con- same year I was introduced to a little yellow to addiction, either by genetics or co-exist- sequences of prescribing opioids. pill—a 40 milligram OxyContin that cost a 20 ing mental health issues, are easy prey for Pick a number. Here is the correct dollar bill. That 40 milligrams turned into these drugs that begin as legally prescribed. answer: 10 percent of physicians. That 1600 milligrams a day. And that 20 dollars be- Once they are addicted and can no longer af- came a $20,000-a-month Oxy habit. And just 2 ford the medically prescribed version of the is it. On something that is so cata- years later, that pill turned into a needle medication they fall into illegal drugs and strophic, something that is creating an and that needle stayed in my arm for the from there too often the addiction has taken epidemic in our country, you would next 8 years. control of their lives. think this would be mandatory; that I often say if you can’t find it in your heart The pharmaceutical industry along with the medical associations at the State to have empathy for someone who is battling our medical community has to prescribe level, the national level had created their illness, then you must know that he or these highly addictive narcotics much more some kind of mandatory education. It she has a mother, father, son or daughter carefully and offer less addictive medication hasn’t happened. that is at home with a broken heart that whenever possible. Most patients take these wants them back. Just one pill, lives im- narcotics for just a couple of days after the Is it mandatory in medical schools pacted, some recover and many are lost. surgery but are provided a much longer sup- across America that they receive edu- Another story—Kaitlyn Oberle from ply where they can easily fall into the hands cation as to what the consequences are Scituate, MA. Here is what she says: of the addict. Our legislators and govern- of prescribing opioids? Not at all. ment officials cannot be tied to the desires of So who would think a physician I have survived a fatal opiate overdose, yet the pharmaceutical lobbyists. would have to be trained in how to I never abused opiates. On November 13, 2015 I spoke to my 27- This is the cry that is coming out handle pain? I mean, a physician is year-old brother for the last time. Less than from every community in America. In- only dealing with the issue all day 30 minutes after our final conversation, he dividuals are saying: How did this hap- long, every single day. You would passed away from an opiate overdose. pen to my family? How could that acci- think there would be some under- He was only 16 years old when he first en- dent with the broken leg or the back standing then of what the con- countered the demon that consumed the bet- pain turn into an opioid overdose? How sequences were of the medicines they ter part of his adult life; sadly, that same were prescribing. No courses in medical demon ultimately killed him. Injuries from a could it have happened? Well, it hap- dirt bike accident left him with two broken pened because the medical community school are mandated. No courses are arms, a knee injury, and what felt like an and the pharmaceutical industry have mandated after you have graduated, unending supply of prescription opiate pain- not put the protections in place for us you are practicing medicine, and now killers. After his bones mended, he was left to be able to deal with it. you are licensed by the DEA to pre- with an untreated gaping open wound that Let me give you this number. This is scribe opiates—no courses. would never fully heal itself: an opiate addic- a crazy number. It is a crazy number. So as we move forward on the legisla- tion. Over the last 15, 20 years, there has tion that is going to be coming out on During my brother’s recovery he painted a been a dramatic increase in the number the floor of the Senate, I intend to picture for me of how easy it was for him as a high school teenager and student athlete of prescription opioid pills that have make an amendment—Senator to call his doctor and request refills for his been allowed to be sold in America. BLUMENTHAL and I tried to make it in pain pill prescriptions. When he no longer So I am just going to ask people who the Judiciary Committee, and we are had injuries to substantiate a prescription, are listening to this, pick a number. going to be making it on the Senate he turned to illegal forms of opiates in both How many 10 milligram prescription floor—requiring the Drug Enforcement pill and intravenous form. Unfortunately, opioids were allowed to be made in Administration to require mandatory the damage to his brain had been done. America last year? Just pick a number. education for any physician who wants There are many facets to what may cause We have 300 million people in America. to prescribe these drugs. That is the someone to become addicted to opiates, and there are equally as many angles of attack How many of these pills were allowed minimum, the minimum that the med- before there is substantial progress to a via- or given the permission to be made by ical profession should have to accept as ble solution. Mr. Senator, I am writing to pharmaceutical companies? Here is the a responsibility before they are allowed you because I am a survivor. I’ve lived answer—14 billion. May I say that to prescribe these drugs. through my worst fear by knowing I can be again—14 billion opioid pills for our There is another amendment which I a voice in helping prevent future deaths country. am working on with Senator PAUL of caused by opiate addiction. The numbers are out of control. The Kentucky, and that is an amendment As you convene to debate the fitness of Dr. overprescribing is out of control. We that is going to increase access to Robert Califf’s nomination for head of the Food and Drug Administration, please ask have to find a way to dramatically re- medication that can help people deal the Senate to reflect on his time as deputy duce the amount of drugs that are with their addictions. Again, that is a commissioner. being sold legally in our country. Be- classic example of a Democrat and Re- As second in power at the FDA, he fore we even reach illegal, you have to publican working together on these has had a chance to do something start with legal. That is the problem issues. Senator AYOTTE and I have an about these issues. It is time for a because the Drug Enforcement Admin- amendment that would create a Good change in culture at that agency. istration, the agency responsible for Samaritan protection for any Amer- A third letter—final letter written by deciding how much each pharma- ican, any family member who wants to Stephen Jesi, from Malden, MA: ceutical company can manufacture apply Narcan to a family member or I am writing to you as a longtime each year, doesn’t even announce how someone who has overdosed and would Maldonian and a father of a 33-year-old much each company is given permis- die in the absence of Narcan, the anti- daughter Stephenie who passed away on De- sion to manufacture; instead they just dote, being applied to them. Senator cember 13, 2015 of a heroin overdose. announce the gross number of total AYOTTE and I are working on that Stephenie overdosed on Thursday, two opioid materials that can be put into amendment. days prior to her death and was released by pills in our country each year. We are trying hard to find ways the hospital at 11:39 p.m. on to the streets. Does anyone understand this in where, unfortunately, legislatively we We’ve experienced this first hand many America, that that is the process? The can act. This should have happened at times. Thank God for Chief Campanello of the Gloucester Police Department who FDA allows the company to sell it. the agencies. This should have hap- picked up the phone, talked to us, talked to Then it goes over to the DEA. Then the pened in the medical profession. We Stephenie, and assisted us in every way he DEA picks a number of pills that can shouldn’t be forced to debate this on could to get her into treatment. Everybody be sold, and then physicians are al- the Senate floor, but it is absolutely,

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We haven’t facturers began making fully synthetic want other experts to come in to check seen anything like this since the war in analogs to morphine. They were called those experts, to ask the tough ques- Vietnam in the death rates—30,000 peo- opioids. These drugs contain the same tions on behalf of the American people. ple—quadrupling in 14 years, escalating basic chemical framework as mor- That is why I have a hold on Dr. Rob- on a daily basis. It is time for the Sen- phine, and they have exactly the same ert Califf’s nomination for the FDA, ate to take real action on this issue so mechanism of action in the brain. They because right now the FDA is saying it we can deal with it. share common chemical features that is going to continue business as usual In Boston, MA, we had a police chief allow them to buy into the brain’s and that is just wrong. That is just who saw that something had gone opioid receptors, and they all are con- plain wrong. It has to stop there. The wrong, Chief Campanello. He said that sidered highly addictive. These drugs signal must come from this adminis- incarceration doesn’t work and instead vary widely in potency. That is the tration. treatment should be substituted. So be- amount of the drug required to reach I thank all the Members for this dis- ginning last June, what Chief the same level of pain relief and seda- cussion, for where we are today and Campanello said in Gloucester, MA, tion as morphine. where we are going to have to go in the was that if you come in and you are an OxyContin, for example, is 150 per- months ahead, but I don’t think we addict, you have a problem, you come cent as strong as morphine. Heroin is should end this year without a funda- into the police station, bring your also an opioid. They share the same mental change that has taken place in drugs with you, we are not going to ar- fundamental chemical structure. Her- our society in this relationship. rest you, we are going to put you into oin binds to the very same receptors in I will just add one final issue, and treatment immediately—no arrests. the brain and produces the same eupho- that is the issue of how many pills, Four hundred people have walked into ria and sedation, and heroin is plagued how many pills a doctor can prescribe that police station in Gloucester, MA, by the same addiction potential. Her- initially to a patient. We are now de- in just 8 months—400 people. By shift- oin is classified as a schedule I drug, bating that issue in the State of Massa- ing the paradigm from arrests to treat- the most dangerous class, because it chusetts. Governor Baker has been say- ment, 800 more people—800 total across has no accepted medical use and a high ing it should only be 3 days’ worth of the country—as city after city, town potential for abuse and addiction. pills. One of the counterproposals is 7 after town adopts this model, have now So this is the pathway between days of pills that can be used by the pa- accepted that as a better route for opioids and heroin and why that path- tient. them in their lives, to just turn them- way is very short. It is all about the I do know this. We have to start here selves in at the local police stations. because right now doctors are handing He has partnered with a man named chemistry because OxyContin has the nearly identical molecular constitu- out bottles of 60 to patients who only John Rosenthal. John Rosenthal is an need a week’s worth or 3 days’ worth. activist in our State, and he helps to tion as heroin. Over time, the brain, the receptors are saying: I need to have When you leave a dentist’s office, you fund this program. Last Wednesday don’t need 60 days’ worth of pills for night, tragically, John Rosenthal’s to continue to have that hit. Thus, we have this epidemic where 80 percent of your wisdom teeth that have been re- own nephew, Nathan Huggins-Rosen- moved. When you have some pain that thal, age 34, died of an overdose in Cal- all people in the United States who are you just got from playing a softball gary, Canada. My heart goes out to the dying from heroin overdoses started on game and you have twisted your back, Rosenthal family because obviously prescription opioid drugs that had been you don’t need a bottle of 60 or 30. You they were committed to dealing with prescribed by their physicians. Physi- might need a few pills for 3 days or 7 this issue, pioneering ways to have ad- cians should have to be educated. The days, but you don’t need the 60. Having dicts be able to have a place they can FDA should have expert advisory pan- that 60 in that medicine cabinet is the go. Yet in John Rosenthal’s own fam- els that give the strongest possible guidance to the pharmaceutical compa- beginning of the problem. ily, his nephew overdosed just last I thank Governor Baker for what he Wednesday night. nies. That is what is missing in this is doing on this issue. They haven’t re- As Senator AYOTTE was saying, there equation. It starts there. solved it in Massachusetts. I think we is no neighborhood immunity. There is We need a debate on $1.1 billion for no family who is completely protected. more treatment and more education, have to debate that in the Halls of Con- This epidemic has been created by and we are going to have that debate gress as well. They are all related, how pharmaceutical companies, by physi- on the Senate floor. These local fami- these pills get into the blood system of cians, by the agencies responsible to lies, these local groups, they are he- our country. Again, I thank all of the Members for deal with it, and it is now time for us roes, but heroes need help, and it is time for us to fund those programs in their consideration of this issue. to put in place the protections which Mr. President, I yield back the re- are needed to deal with it. the same way we funded the Ebola cri- mainder of my time. Let me give you opioids 101 so you sis and the same way we are being I suggest the absence of a quorum. asked to help to fund the Zika crisis. can understand how we get to this— The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. what are opioids, how do they work, We have a crisis in America ourselves, SCOTT). The clerk will call the roll. and why do they lead to heroin abuse. but if we don’t deal with the issue right The bill clerk proceeded to call the Here is how it works. It starts with a from the beginning at the FDA, at the roll. seed pod of the opium poppy. We get DEA, and at the AMA, we are not going Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask the morphine, a naturally occurring to solve this problem. We are just put- unanimous consent that the order for opiate pain reliever from that pod seed. ting medical facilities in place to deal the quorum call be rescinded. The morphine interacts with so-called with the consequences of having no The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without opioid receptors that are found in high policy. This is our great opportunity to objection, it is so ordered. concentrations in areas of the brain have a debate in our country. f that control pain and emotions. Taking I can’t thank the Members enough opiates can increase the levels of for beginning to deal with this issue on RECESS dopamine in the brain’s reward areas a serious basis, but we can’t be afraid Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask and produce euphoria or a rush of pain of the pharmaceutical industry. We unanimous consent that the Senate relief and relaxation. In fact, mor- can’t be afraid of the American Med- stand in recess as under the previous phine, which was first identified in the ical Association. We can’t be afraid of order. early 1800s is named after Morpheus, the bureaucrats in these agencies who There being no objection, the Senate, the Greek god of dreams. say: Oh, Mr. or Ms. Senator, we are the at 12:26 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m.

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In his own The famed Senator and Supreme still in recess? words, ‘‘If you’re going to be a good Court advocate Daniel Webster once The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and faithful judge, you have to resign said that ‘‘there are men in all ages ate is now postcloture on the nomina- yourself to the fact that you’re not al- who mean to govern well, but they tion. ways going to like the conclusions you mean to govern. They promise to be The Senator may proceed. reach.’’ good masters, but they mean to be REMEMBERING JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA Liberty requires such judicial self-re- masters.’’ Those who object to Justice Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise to straint, whether it is en vogue or not. Scalia’s approach embrace the notion honor the memory of one of our Na- As President Reagan put it when he that judges, rather than the people, tion’s greatest champions of limited witnessed the oath of office adminis- should be the masters of the law. government under the Constitution, tered to Justice Scalia in September Justice Scalia’s impact has been Justice Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia 1986, America’s Founders intended that enormous. A liberal legal commentator set the standard for the kind of judge the judiciary be independent and may have put it best in his review of upon which liberty depends. He was a strong but also confined within the Justice Scalia’s book, ‘‘A Matter of In- dear friend, and I will miss him great- boundaries of a written Constitution terpretation,’’ with these words: ly. and laws. We are all originalists now. That is to say, The purpose of government, accord- No one believed that principle more most judges and legal scholars who want to ing to the Declaration of Independence deeply and insisted on implementing it remain within the boundaries of respectable and the Constitution, is to secure in- more consistently than our Justice constitutional discourse agree that the origi- alienable rights and the blessings of Scalia. His approach to the law was nal meaning of the Constitution and its liberty. Liberty exists by design and, often called textualism or, in the con- amendment has some degree of pertinence to as Andrew Jackson put it, by eternal stitutional context, originalism—an the question of what the Constitution means today. vigilance. America’s Founders were approach which is nothing more than clear that liberty requires separated determining the original public mean- Justice Scalia brought the bound- and limited government powers, in- ing of the legal text. It leaves the law- aries of respectable constitutional dis- cluding a particular role for unelected making to the lawmakers and the peo- course more in line with the principles judges. Judges who seek to determine ple they represent, rather than to the of liberty than they had been in a gen- what the law is promote liberty; judges judge. eration. For that, our liberty is more who say what they think the law The Senate unanimously confirmed secure, and we should be deeply grate- should be undermine it. Justice Scalia’s nomination on Sep- ful. Put simply, judges must interpret tember 17, 1986, the 199th anniversary Mr. President, I suggest the absence and apply the law impartially; that is, of the Constitution’s ratification. That of a quorum. by setting aside their own opinions, was very appropriate because his ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The preferences, or prejudices. Interpreting proach gives the Constitution its real clerk will call the roll. and applying the law impartially par- due, treating it as more than empty The senior assistant legislative clerk ticularly leaves the American people words on a page but as words that al- proceeded to call the roll. and their elected representatives in ready have meaning and substance. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask charge of the law. When they interpret Justice Scalia knew that the Constitu- unanimous consent that the order for written law impartially, they discern tion cannot limit government’s power the quorum call be rescinded. what the original public meaning of if government actors—including The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the law is. When judges apply the law judges—define the Constitution. objection, it is so ordered. impartially, they pay no regard to the Justice Scalia rejected judicial activ- REMEMBERING JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA AND identity of the parties or the political ism—what he called power-judging— FILLING THE SUPREME COURT VACANCY effects of their decision. Judges can that treats the law as shape-shifting. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, this neither make nor change the law they For activists, the laws and the Con- past Saturday I was honored to attend use to decide cases. That is the kind of stitution have no fixed meaning but the funeral mass for Justice Scalia. I judge liberty requires. That is the kind can rather be contorted and manipu- couldn’t help but recall back when of judge Antonin Scalia was. lated to fit the judge’s own policy pref- President Reagan nominated him for When President Ronald Reagan first erence. Such an approach puts the the Supreme Court of the United appointed Antonin Scalia to the U.S. unelected judge, not the American peo- States. At that time Judge Scalia said Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit in ple in their elected representatives, in that ‘‘[his] only [agenda] was to be a 1982, the future Justice said to those of the position of supreme lawmaker. good judge.’’ us on the Judiciary Committee that if Thomas Jefferson warned that if Today, 30 years later, it is clear that confirmed the time for him to opine on judges controlled the Constitution’s Justice Scalia, who until his death the wisdom of laws would be ‘‘bygone meaning, it would be ‘‘a mere thing of served longer than any of the current days.’’ When he again came before the wax in the hands of the judiciary, members of the Supreme Court of the committee a few years later as a Su- which they may twist and shape into United States, was more than a good preme Court nominee, he repeated that any form they please.’’ That is exactly judge. In fact, he was a great judge. He setting aside personal views is ‘‘one of what activist judges do, treating the was a giant of American jurisprudence. the primary qualifications for a judge.’’ law like clay that they can mold in As I got to know him even better He described a ‘‘good judge’’ as one who their own image. during the course of the more recent starts from the law itself and not Rather than reinterpreting the law in years, thanks to a mutual acquaint- ‘‘where I would like to come out in [a] his own image, the good judge con- ance, I can tell you he was also a good particular case.’’ forms his decisions to the fixed mean- man. My first encounter with Justice Justice Scalia’s brilliance and wit ing of the law. By insisting that even Scalia was back in 1991 when I won an were certainly impressive, but they judges must be the servants rather election to be on the Texas Supreme were powerfully connected to this deep- than the masters of the law, Justice Court and the court invited Justice ly considered and deliberately framed Scalia was simply following the lead of Scalia to come to Austin, TX, and ad- judicial philosophy rooted in the prin- America’s Founders and empowering minister the oath of office. At that ciples of the Constitution. He stuck the American people. time I already admired his intellect

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:31 Feb 23, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23FE6.021 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S939 and commitment to the Constitution value judgments on how our country tial and unique role to play as well. and the rule of law, and believe me, he ought to be governed under our Con- The founding generation regarded the was an inspiration to young judges like stitution, then the people may well feel Senate’s role in the appointment proc- me who were inspired to do the same. that their values were equally as valid ess as ‘‘a critical protection against He has been an inspiration to so many as those of the ‘‘high nine’’ on the Po- ‘despotism.’ ’’ Nothing less. That means judges, lawyers, and law students for tomac given life tenure and a seat on that the U.S. Senate has a unique and decades. the Supreme Court. It was his strict separate role to play, and certainly a I admired and respected Justice adherence to the text of the Constitu- coequal role with that of the President, Scalia. Like many Texans, I was proud tion, and not evolving value judgments in the process of filling vacancies on of the fact that he also seemed to love over time, that gave protection to our the Court. We are not, and the Con- Texas, believe it or not, even though he democracy. stitution never intended us to be, a was a Virginian. He remarked once Justice Scalia was strongly com- rubber stamp for the President of the that if he didn’t live in Virginia, he mitted to the separation of powers. United States. would ‘‘probably want to be a Texan.’’ This is so fundamental to the Constitu- I know that President Obama would I wish to spend a couple of minutes tion that, until the first Congress, love to nominate somebody in the wan- remembering this great man and the James Madison didn’t even think that ing months of his last term of office as contributions he made to our Nation. we needed a Bill of Rights because he he is heading out the door and perhaps Beyond his incredible resume, Justice felt that the separation of powers and fill this vacancy, which in the case of Scalia was a devoted husband to the division of responsibilities would Justice Scalia was filled for 30 years, Maureen for more than 50 years. He be protection enough because they far extending President Obama’s term was a dedicated father to 9 children viewed the concentration of powers, of office. That is not what the U.S. and a grandfather to more than 30 the opposite of separation of powers, as Senate is about. We are a coequal grandchildren. As I said earlier, he was a threat to our very liberty. I think he branch of government, and we have an not only a family man, which I am sure said that the very definition of tyranny independent and separate responsi- he would have considered his most im- was the concentration of powers. So he bility from that of the President. He portant job, he was a role model for a saw the separation of powers as noth- can nominate anybody he wants, but it generation of lawyers, judges, legal ing less than the most important guar- is up to the Senate, in its collective scholars, and those who loved the Con- antor of our liberty and the most im- wisdom, on whether or not to grant ad- stitution. portant shield against tyranny. vice and consent. When we say that, we One of the interesting things about In one dissent Justice Scalia wrote mean that if the Senate did not play Justice Scalia—and perhaps he could ‘‘without a secure structure of sepa- its unique role, liberty itself would be teach all of us a little something these rated powers, our Bill of Rights would weakened and despotism strengthened. days—was that he was quick to build be worthless.’’ I guess you would have As I said before, the American people relationships with people who had dif- to say he is a Madisonian and not a can and should have a voice in the se- ferent views from his own and fostered Federalist by temperament and view. lection of the next Supreme Court Jus- an environment of collegiality and This recognition of the importance of tice. In the waning days of this Presi- friendship on the Court. separation of powers could not be any dential election year after voters have As we learned earlier, Justice Scalia more important at this point in our already cast their ballots in primaries had relationships with people with history because scarcely a month goes for Republican and Democratic can- whom he couldn’t have disagreed more by when this administration has cho- didates—even as I speak, there is a cau- on key issues that the Court con- sen to undermine this basic constitu- cus convening today in Nevada—I be- fronted—people like Justice Ginsburg, tional precept by exerting itself and lieve giving the American people a for example. We all know he was a gift- claiming authorities which the Con- choice in who selects the next Justice ed writer and possessed an infectious stitution does not give the President. of the Supreme Court is very impor- wit, but Justice Scalia’s most impor- Justice Scalia understood what was tant. I think it elevates what is at tant legacy is his life’s work and his at stake. He believed that every blow stake in this next election this Novem- call for a return to our constitutional to the separation of powers would harm ber, and that means simply that this first principles. our Republic and liberty itself. vacancy should not be filled at this Justice Scalia strongly believed that As Justice Scalia wrote in a case in time by this President. words mattered, and I think that is one which the Court unanimously struck Mr. President, I yield the floor. of the reasons why he quickly became down the President’s violations of the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. one of the most memorable writers on constitutional doctrine of separation of LANKFORD). The Senator from Cali- the Court and one of the best in the powers, he said: ‘‘We should therefore fornia. Court’s entire history. He believed the take every opportunity to affirm the FILLING THE SUPREME COURT VACANCY words written in the Constitution primacy of the Constitution’s enduring Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I came mattered because that was the only principles over the politics of the mo- to the floor because I am stunned. I thing the States voted on when they ment.’’ He continued, warning against just learned that the Republicans have ratified the Constitution. Those were ‘‘aggrandizing the Presidency beyond announced to the country they will not the words with which the American its constitutional bounds.’’ That is even call a hearing, if and when Presi- people chose to govern themselves. For what Justice Scalia did time and again, dent Obama does his job and nominates decades he tried to give those words and that is what he reminded all of us a replacement for Justice Scalia. force and fought against an attempt to about—the importance of doctrines of We send our heartfelt sympathy to say that we really don’t have a written separation of powers, adherence to the his family. Constitution; we have a living Con- text of the Constitution, and not mak- I don’t know where the Republicans stitution that should be reinterpreted ing it up as you are going along or ex- have come up with this notion that based on the times when, indeed, the pressing value judgments that can’t be this is the right thing to do. If you text had not changed one bit. related to the actual text and original look at the strict constitutionalists, His originalist interpretation of the understanding of the Constitution. you know they are reading the Con- Constitution meant that he viewed the The question arises: When the Presi- stitution, unless they are phonies. This Court as a place to vindicate the law dent makes a nomination to fill the va- is what the Constitution says, the and what it meant, not express the cancy left by Justice Scalia’s death, President shall ‘‘nominate, and by and preferences of five Justices. Justice what is the constitutional responsi- with the Advice and Consent of the Scalia was one of the most fervent ad- bility of the U.S. Senate? It is true Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, vocates for the rule of law and a writ- that under our Constitution, the Presi- other public Ministers and Consuls, ten Constitution. On many instances, dent of the United States has a unique Judges of the supreme Court.’’ Where he made the important point that if role and the authority to make a nomi- in this does it say: except in election the Supreme Court was viewed merely nation to fill this vacancy, but it is years. As a matter of fact, we have as a group of nine individuals making also true that the Senate has an essen- acted 14 times in election years.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:31 Feb 23, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23FE6.028 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 23, 2016 Whoever is a strict constructionist So I have a message for my Repub- I am going to show you a few other should read the Constitution, article II, lican friends. Pretty simple. Pretty quotes of people who are very impor- section 2, clause 2. I am going to read simple. Do your job. Do your job. If you tant to this conversation and what it again: The President shall ‘‘nomi- are afraid to do your job, then do some- they are saying about not moving for- nate, and by and with the Advice and thing else with your life. If you don’t ward. How about Sandra Day O’Connor, Consent of the Senate, shall appoint want to do your job because you are what an incredible woman. She was ap- Ambassadors, other public Ministers worried that one moderate may get pointed by Ronald Reagan, the first fe- and Consuls, Judges of the supreme through, then make your argument. If male ever appointed to the Supreme Court.’’ you want to vote no, vote no, but to Court, a magnificent person and a Re- It doesn’t say as Senator CORNYN hold a press conference and say you publican. said: Oh, the President can nominate, will not even hold a hearing is out- What did she say? ‘‘I think we need but nobody else has a job to do. Oh no. rageous. somebody there, now, to do the job, It says: ‘‘. . . and with the Advice and Every day in talented cities across and let’s get on with it.’’ She just said Consent of the Senate . . .’’ this country, Americans show up for that 10 days ago or less. Is she a par- To have such a press conference, as I work and they do their jobs. They don’t tisan? I don’t think so. She is speaking understand it—I didn’t see it myself, call their bosses and say: You know, I from the heart. She is speaking from but it has been reported to me—there just don’t feel like doing this today. I her soul. She is speaking from experi- has been an announcement that the am healthy, I am fine, I am well, but ence. She knows the Court has impor- Republicans will not even hold a hear- you know what, I don’t want to do my tant cases before it and will be tied in ing, which goes against this Constitu- job. They would be fired and they knots if we don’t have a Court at full tion. I wouldn’t be surprised if there is should be. Do your job. You are elected strength. a lawsuit brought by the people of this to do your job. The American people Again, here is what she said, Repub- country, 70 percent of whom believe we show up for their jobs. They do their lican Sandra Day O’Connor, esteemed have an obligation. We have an obliga- jobs. It is as simple as that. The Jus- member of the Supreme Court, a Ron- tion. tices of the Supreme Court show up ald Reagan nominee: ‘‘I think we need Nowhere in the Constitution does it and they do their jobs every day. Jus- somebody there, now, to do the job, say it is too late for the President to tice Scalia did it. They all do it. They and let’s get on with it.’’ nominate. Guess what. The Repub- hear cases. They write opinions. I am going to show you two more licans keep saying we need an elected The Supreme Court is the last stop quotes. This is from the American Con- President. Well, I have good news for on the justice train, but to be able to stitution Society: them. This President was elected twice function as our Founding Fathers in A vacancy on the Court for a year and a and he has about a year left. Guess the U.S. Constitution intended, they half, which is what the Republicans want, at what. I am not going to run again, but need a full bench with all nine Jus- least a year and a half, would mean many in- I am here now. I want to work. I did tices. A Supreme Court with eight Jus- stances where the Court could not resolve a not take this job to have a year off and tices is not a functioning Court. split among the circuits. There would be the Let us look at the Republicans’ hero, very undesirable result that the same federal not worry about working in my last Ronald Reagan. We always hear them law would have differing meanings in various year. say: Ronald Reagan. I was proud to parts of the country. Nowhere in the Constitution does it That is the American Constitution say: Oh, and by the way, don’t advise serve in the House during Ronald Rea- gan’s term. I didn’t agree with him on Society. and consent if it is a Democratic Presi- a lot of things, but I agree with him on Then we have another quote I wish to dent in his second term. It does not say this. Do you know what he said? share with you by the director of the that. So if you consider yourself a Byron White Center at the University strict constructionist, then pay atten- I look forward to prompt hearings con- ducted in the spirit of cooperation and bipar- of Colorado: tion to this. I am proud that several tisanship. I will do everything in my power It would essentially shut the Supreme Republicans on the other side said: Ba- as President to assist in that process. Court down for two years. It would be a mon- loney, we don’t go along with it. Good President Ronald Reagan, November umental crisis for the development of the for them and more should do it. 12, 1987. What did he say? Did he get up law and the need to resolve large legal ques- It doesn’t say in the Constitution, and say: Oh, it is an election year— tions. you only advise and consent if it is a which it was. No. Kennedy was voted Let me say it again. Republican President with a Repub- on in an election year and President It would essentially shut the Supreme lican Senate. Reagan made the case. Court down for two years. It would be a mon- Again, the Senate over the years has This is what else Ronald Reagan said: umental crisis for the development of the repeatedly considered Supreme Court ‘‘Every day that passes with a Supreme law and the need to resolve large legal ques- nominees in both election years and in Court below full strength impairs the tions. the final year of a President’s term. people’s business in that crucially im- It is not as if large legal questions Justice Kennedy, who serves now, a portant body.’’ aren’t at stake. Right now the Su- fellow Californian, was nominated by Let me say that again. Ronald preme Court is set to look at some in- President Reagan in 1987. I was over on Reagan, who was pushing for a vote on credibly important cases that have real the House side, and I didn’t have any- a Supreme Court Justice in an election effects on our people. This isn’t some thing to do with it, but I sure watched year, said the following: ‘‘Every day argument in a salon. This is real stuff. it. Kennedy was confirmed by a Demo- that passes with a Supreme Court The cases can’t wait, and it doesn’t cratic Senate during Reagan’s last year below full strength impairs the people’s matter what side you are on with these in office. business in that crucially important cases. They have to be resolved. My Republican friends say: Oh, but body.’’ What about voting rights? I don’t this Senator said this about it and that I don’t understand where the Repub- think there would be a difference of Senator said that and JOE BIDEN said licans are coming from. They are dis- opinion in this Chamber that this is this. It doesn’t matter what people say. regarding Ronald Reagan, their hero. what makes this country great and It is what we do, and 14 times in his- They are disregarding the Constitution special, the right to vote, the responsi- tory we have voted on judges in an that they say is their shining star of bility to vote. We have many States election year. their being, which it should be for all that have put forward voter ID laws. My Republican colleagues who sug- of us, and they stood there today and They need to be told whether they are gest that this process cannot be done blatantly announced they are not even fair or unfair, whatever side you come before President Obama leaves office going to hold a hearing on a nominee down on. We need a Court to look at are fooling themselves. History has before they even know who he or she is. voting rights cases and see who the eli- disproven them and the Constitution is What is that about? I am truly gible voters are. going to chastise whoever says: I want stunned. I thought I had seen every- Affirmative action. They are going to a dead Constitution. Read this. This is thing, but I have never seen this. You reexamine that case. Whatever side very clear. It absolutely is. show up and you do your job. you are on, it has to be decided.

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We have one, elected not Senate’s job is to ‘‘advise and con- with different laws and it makes no once but twice.’’ More than enough sent.’’ It says that it is the Senate’s sense. time remains for him to do his job, and job. It doesn’t say that it is the Sen- This is one Nation under God. That is more than enough time remains for us ate’s job to avoid things and to just go why we have a U.S. Senate and a U.S. to do ours. on TV and to run ads. No. It says that House and a U.S. President and a U.S. Republicans, do your job. the Senate has a job to do. The Senate Supreme Court—because we are one I yield the floor. has a job to do. Nation and these issues have to be de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Both the President and the Senate cided. There is one on employee dis- ator from Minnesota. have a constitutional duty to protect crimination. How do people get their Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I the Supreme Court’s ability to func- day in court if they are being discrimi- rise today to talk about the impor- tion and dispense justice—not to tell nated against? It doesn’t matter what tance of filling the current vacancy on the Supreme Court what to do, not to side you are on. The fact is there needs the Supreme Court of the United dictate their decisions, but to make to be a decision. States. I appreciate the words of my sure they are simply able to do justice. Women’s health. There is a big case colleague from California. This means they must be fully staffed on women’s health as to whether work- I wish to begin by saying that my and have the Justices in place, and it ers can get birth control. Again, what- prayers and thoughts are with the fam- also means they should be funded. ever side you are on, pro, con, there ily and friends and Supreme Court col- Those are our jobs. needs to be a decision. leagues of Justice Scalia. He was a According to our Constitution, the It is about women, health care, vot- great scholar who had friends in many President replaces vacant seats on the ing rights, students. These cases have places. Just last week I was at the Uni- Supreme Court. That duty does not real consequences. I am going to con- versity of Chicago Law School, where I end, as I noted, in a Presidential year, clude with one more chart that deals went to law school, and so many people just as the responsibilities of all Sen- with the length of Supreme Court Jus- have stories. He used to teach there. He ators in their States and in their Na- tices for the past 35 years. Here you see taught there for a long period of time, tion do not end in an election year. the list of the various nominees. Not and they miss him very much. President Obama was elected to serve all of these made it, a couple did not, The Supreme Court has the constitu- out his entire second term, not just the but here is the deal with these. O’Con- tional responsibility to weigh some of first 3 years. For 332 long days, the nor waited 95 days, Rehnquist 92, the most important issues facing the President will be the democratically Scalia 82, Bork 109, Kennedy 113, American people. From freedom of elected President of the United Souter 74, Thomas 110, Ginsburg 137, speech, to due process, to doing busi- States—democratically elected, as in a Breyer 114, Roberts 90, Alito 95, ness in America, Supreme Court deci- democracy, as in how our democracy Sotomayor 97, Kagan 118. sions have impacted and continue to functions. He has an obligation to all Under MITCH MCCONNELL’s plan, the impact the daily life of every citizen of Americans to dutifully execute his Republican plan that they laid out, if this country. As one of the three pil- oath of office. you averaged all of this, you get 102 lars of our government, we value the The President has not yet announced days. That is the average it takes. Court’s distinctive insulation from a nominee to fill the current vacancy Under MCCONNELL’s plan, it would take public opinion. Justices commit them- on the Court. When he does, it will be 444 days, at best. That is assuming ev- selves to the law and to the Constitu- the constitutional duty of each one of erything goes perfectly well. It could tion and not to politics or partisanship. us to consider the nominee on his or take a lot longer. Americans need and deserve to have her merits and then choose whether to What does this mean? Anyone within a functional and fully staffed Supreme vote yes or no. It is really not that the sound of my voice has heard this: Court. We cannot delay consideration hard. It is what the kids learn when Justice delayed is justice denied. That of the next Supreme Court nominee. As they are taught social studies and is a fact. And it is used throughout the my colleague just pointed out, we civics when they are in elementary country when we talk about the impor- would have to go back to the Civil War, school. The American people who voted tance of making these decisions. When to a time where a position—an impor- for us, as well as those who didn’t vote our constituents go to jury duty, what tant key position on the Supreme for us, expect us to do the jobs we were are they asked? Can you make this de- Court of the United States—was left elected to do, regardless of the timing. cision? Can you come to this decision? open. We would have to go back to a A complete refusal to engage in this Because everyone deserves to have an time when it was left open for more constitutionally required process be- answer. than a year. We would have to go back fore the President has even announced So, in conclusion, take a look at this. to a time before we had planes, before a nominee is dangerous for our system This is an abomination. This is the we had automobiles, before we had of governance. It defies the words of number of days we have seen over the washing machines—you name it. We the Constitution. This Chamber would last 35 years that it took to confirm. would have to go back to the Civil War. be neglecting a key constitutional duty Fourteen of our Justices have been Delaying the confirmation of a new if it prevented a well-qualified nominee confirmed in election years since the Justice will prevent the Court from from serving on the Supreme Court. beginning of this country, and this issuing binding precedent and deny ac- And guess what. How do we figure out takes us back to the Civil War days— cess to justice for Americans. Lower if someone is well qualified? We have imagine—when we really had a country courts will be left with decisions, and hearings. That is what we have been divided. decisions will not be made in those doing for decades now. We have hear- This is not what we need to do right cases. That is why the Constitution of ings to figure out whether this person now, with all of these decisions coming the United States says that the Presi- is qualified. That is how we advise. up. Regardless of your stand on them, dent shall—shall—nominate someone That is how we consent. That is how we people deserve justice. to the Supreme Court. It doesn’t say do our duty under the Constitution. I will conclude with the ‘‘Do Your that he will wait for a year. It doesn’t It is for that reason that I urge my Job’’ chart because I have to say that say that he can’t do it in an election colleagues to continue in the Senate’s is what it comes down to. I urge the year. It says that he shall nominate bipartisan tradition of giving full and people of this great country to call the someone. fair consideration to Supreme Court Republicans, every one of them, with We have a lot of Members of this nominees. We have precedent for the three words: Do your job. And if the great body who are lawyers, a lot of Senate performing this role in the final person who answers says ‘‘I don’t know whom I have heard quoting the Con- year of a Presidency. Most recently,

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And guess what. The Senate was elected directly; they have lifetime ap- within a split second, and that protects controlled by Democrats. So we had pointments. Their job is to be insulated your head and your torso from coming the exact opposite situation. Now we from elections and politics, and that is forward and being injured. have a Democratic President and we why we have these strict and straight- What happens if this malfunctions, have a Senate that is in the control of forward words in the Constitution that and what happens if the very manufac- Republicans. Back then we had a Re- say that the President shall nominate ture of it causes it to malfunction publican President and a Senate that someone for the job, and they also say under conditions? Let me show you was in the control of Democrats. Peo- that the Senate will advise and con- what happens. ple say: Well, what does history show sent. We have those words in place in I said these things look pretty sin- us? What do we know? To me, that is the Constitution, in that incredibly im- ister. Indeed, this is pretty sinister be- the best example of history. And we portant document that guides us in cause this is a fragment that was in know what happened: Justice Kennedy this Chamber every single day, just for the metal casing in one of these air- was confirmed, on Ronald Reagan’s a situation such as this one, just for bags in Florida that, when it malfunc- nomination, by a Democratic Senate in situations such as these. tioned, caused the explosive force of an election year unanimously—unani- In closing, I remind my colleagues of the ammonium nitrate gas. It was so mously. the important work the people have explosive that it ripped apart the metal The Senate has taken such action sent us here to do. Yes, we have major casing, and this part that I am showing more than a dozen times in our Na- disputes every day. That happens every came flying into the face of the driver, tion’s history, and there is no reason to day. We get into arguments about severely injuring the driver. In this abandon that precedent now. I am talk- issues. There are political campaigns case it hit the forehead. ing about when a Justice position going on. But we have always at least I have told the Senate on many occa- opens up during an election year. We followed the Constitution. That is what sions that fragments of metal like this have that precedent, which I think is this is about today. have come out just within the Orlando important. Again, I think the most im- As soon as we have a nominee, as area of my State. They found a woman portant precedent, the most important soon as the President exercises his con- in the middle of an intersection where example for historians, is what I led stitutional duty and puts someone in she had a collision, and when the police with: the fact that we have to go back place, we should follow the Constitu- arrived, they found out that she was to the Civil War to find a time when we tion and our longstanding traditions dead. She had bled to death. They left a vacancy on the Supreme Court and the history of this country and up- looked at her neck and it was slashed. open for a year. Think about that. hold that duty. We should diligently The police’s immediate response was Through World War I, through World consider the President’s nominee to be that this was a homicide. Upon reflec- War II, through huge tumult in this the next Supreme Court Justice. As tion, she had a collision in the inter- country, we always made sure we had a members of the Judiciary Committee, section that otherwise would have been fully staffed Supreme Court. we must have the confirmation hear- a major fender bender, but because of a It would be unprecedented to deny a ing. We must do our jobs. defective Takata airbag, it sent a piece Supreme Court nominee fair consider- Thank you, Mr. President, and I yield of metal like this into her neck and cut ation in the U.S. Senate. In the last 100 the floor. her jugular vein. years, the Senate has taken action on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Near Orlando, a firefighter—a big, every Supreme Court nominee regard- ator from Florida. strapping, 6-foot-4 hunk of a man— less of whether the nomination was Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I am doesn’t have an eye anymore because a made in a Presidential year. It is now here to talk about Takata airbags, but piece of metal fragment like this one February, which gives us plenty of I want to say to the Senator from Min- from a Takata airbag came out when time to consider and confirm a nomi- nesota that she is so right on. The Con- there was nothing more than a fender nee. Let’s go to that next. stitution, article II, says that the bender. When this bag exploded, it sent People say: When will we have the President ‘‘shall nominate’’ and the out a piece of metal. In his case, that time to get that done? I would submit Senate ‘‘shall confirm.’’ It doesn’t say firefighter doesn’t have the sight in that we do. We have hundreds of days ‘‘may’’ or ‘‘wish.’’ It says ‘‘shall.’’ It is one eye because this piece of metal before us. In fact, the Senate has taken a constitutional responsibility of our fragment hit him. an average of only 67 days. Let’s make duties. Unfortunately, this has happened all it easier: 2 months—about 2 months. Just do your job, U.S. Senate. Just over the country. Unfortunately, it has That is the average since 1975 from the do the job, and we will see, once the happened with a great deal of, shall we date of the nomination to the con- President comes forward with a nomi- say, dragging of feet, coverup, and ob- firmation vote—2 months. That means nee. Let’s see. Are we going to have fuscation. These airbags are supposed that if the President offers a nomina- committee hearings? Let’s see if we are to save lives, but when they fail, they tion, say, in the month of March—that going to have open and bipartisan dis- rupture violently and they send metal sounds like a good month to have a cussion on the merits of the nominee fragments right at the driver or the nominee—that nominee would receive that is put forth. Let’s see if the Con- passenger. a vote in the Senate by Memorial Day. stitution is trashed or whether the These Takata airbags have such an There are our 2 months. And if we even Constitution is upheld in the process explosive force. What is behind it? wanted to add a little time on, we put out to us in the third branch of Well, our staff on the Commerce Com- would certainly do it by the Fourth of government. I thank the Senator from mittee has just produced a report July, which is a very good holiday for Minnesota. which this Senator is releasing today. those who believe in the Constitution TAKATA AIRBAGS It is an update on this report which and in the words of the Constitution. Mr. President, I came here to speak found, through a review of recently ob- Until we confirm a nominee, the about something else—something that tained internal documents in the Court is left with only eight Justices. looks very sinister. As a matter of fact, Takata Corporation, that Takata em- A split decision will prevent the Su- I ask unanimous consent to have two ployees routinely manipulated safety preme Court from making critical deci- items to show to the Senate with re- testing data. That would be bad sions and leave lower courts without a gard to the Takata airbag crisis. enough, but let’s see the consequence precedent to follow. A major responsi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of this drip, drip, drip approach to now bility of the Supreme Court is to re- objection, it is so ordered. a substantial number of recalls. There

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That is why we We have these thousands of auto- already 20-plus million recalls of wanted to release this report today. mobile dealers around the country who Takata airbags, an additional 70 to 90 Through a thorough review of recently have sold vehicles with the Takata air- million Takata airbags may have to be obtained internal documents at bags. They cannot sell a new vehicle if recalled right here in the United Takata, it was discovered that Takata that vehicle is under recall because of States. Can you imagine what that is employees continually manipulated a Takata airbag. Under law, they can- going to do to all these poor auto deal- the safety testing done. For example, not sell that new vehicle. Also, rental ers? I mean, don’t even speak about the in this report, in a 2005 memo to the car companies that have more than 15 person who is in the greatest jeopardy, Takata vice president, an engineer at cars cannot rent cars if they are under the one who is behind the wheel of a Takata explained that ‘‘the integrity recall. But used car dealers can sell car with an explosive grenade right in of the validation reports . . . is in seri- used cars that have a defective Takata front of their face, and the grenade ous question.’’ airbags in them that is under recall— may go off. But can you imagine the That engineer continued: ‘‘These are without fixing it. poor auto dealers, the Toyotas, the not trivial changes in that the data I really feel for our automobile deal- Hondas? clearly in violation of the customer ers. I really feel for our automobile Let me tell you about the last person specs is altered to meet the customer dealers also because what in the world killed. He was in a Ford F–150 pickup specs.’’ The engineer called that ‘‘a are they going to do with the cus- truck, and it was in South Carolina. By clear misrepresentation of the facts.’’ tomers now screaming ‘‘Replace this the time people got to the truck after That is what the Takata engineer airbag’’ when, in fact, there are not the crash that would not have killed said to one of the Takata vice presi- enough replacement airbags? In fact, him, he was dead because of a fragment dents back in 2005. That was 11 years because the National Highway Trans- like this. I wish you could see this frag- ago. portation Safety Administration has ment. I wouldn’t want that hitting me In a 2006 email, a different engineer- allowed some of these replacements to with an explosive force that inflates ing manager explained that testing re- go in with this ammonium nitrate, this the airbag in less than 1 second. That ports were ‘‘cherry picked’’ and a is a horrendous situation. is why the Commerce Committee has Takata employee was ‘‘schmoozed’’ to So I come to the floor today—this decided to jump all over this. We have accept deviations in the data. has been going on for over 2 years. We been doing it for the last 2 years. We So was he schmoozed or intimidated? brought this out in a hearing in the had a hearing on this 2 years ago. Whatever it was, it was altering what Senate Commerce, Science, and Trans- On the current recall, I said it was in was the truth. The manager con- portation Committee. And today I urge excess of 20 million. It is actually 29 cluded—this is the Takata manager in Takata and NHTSA to do what should million with these defective inflators. 2006, which was 10 years ago—that ‘‘the have been done long ago: Stop pro- That is because nine people are dead plant should have been screaming ducing these ammonium nitrate air- and dozens are injured. We find out bloody murder long ago.’’ bags and get them out of people’s vehi- now that in all, there may be 120 mil- Well, if I were a lawyer making a cles. And by the way, give your auto- lion airbags that eventually in the case to a jury, I would rest my case mobile dealers some relief. And how United Stated alone will have to be re- right now. The fact is, we are not law- about giving the American driving pub- called. If you want a shocking figure, yers arguing to a jury. As Senators, we lic, which is driving around with one of there may be in excess of 260 million are here to try to protect the American these things in their face, some consid- airbags recalled worldwide. Knowing of all these problems, it is people. And this data manipulation has eration and put them first? Hopefully, puzzling that the consent order that continued. Even after the recalls had we will see some more action on this. the National Highway Traffic Safety been announced and the rupturing in- I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Administration signed with Takata al- flators had caused deaths and injuries, ator from Kansas. lows the continued production of am- the data manipulation continued. Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I ask monium nitrate-based inflators indefi- I will give an example. A 2010 presen- unanimous consent that I may proceed nitely. Then they said that certain tation explains that an experimental for 15 minutes as in morning business. ones had to be phased out by 2018. Why inflator was experiencing a significant The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without isn’t the NHTSA taking a more aggres- safety and weld quality issue. Accord- objection, it is so ordered. sive approach? What is going on after ing to that presentation, ‘‘[Takata all of these inflators, based on what we Japan] was informed of these results, GUANTANAMO DETAINEES see with ammonium nitrate, have ex- but altered them and reported good re- Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I rise ploded? sults to Honda.’’ Furthermore, even today to speak about President The essence of this and of the report when these issues were raised to senior Obama’s plan to move Guantanamo we are releasing today as an addendum Takata employees, no action was Bay terrorists to the United States. to the previous report is that the cur- taken. However, it is not much of a plan. With rent recall may have to be redone. In a Takata director’s notes from all due respect, it is more of a failed at- Why? Because auto manufacturers are 2013, he explains that he shared his tempt to fulfill a campaign promise installing new live grenades into peo- view that the range of a certain recall and, in my view, what he believes will ple’s cars as replacements for the old might be a ‘‘violation of our moral ob- secure his legacy. live grenades. ligation to protect the public.’’ Let me Fortunately for us—those who be- According to Reuters and the New repeat that. A ‘‘violation of our moral lieve that moving dangerous enemy York Times, there are also internal obligation to protect the public’’—that combatants within our communities is documents that show Takata officials came from a Takata director. Wow. dangerous, irresponsible, and an illogi- were aware of these consistent prob- The engineer raised these concerns cal idea—the President’s plan contains lems at its manufacturing plants. with Takata’s senior vice president of nothing really substantive. In fact, it These reports claim that officials knew quality assurance, but the vice presi- fails to recommend an alternative loca- of manufacturing issues that could lead dent failed to take action to address it. tion to any current facility at all. As a to moisture contamination, contami- These new documents that we note in matter of fact, I call that a win. nating the ammonium nitrate wafer in- this report from the committee speak The plan does not provide any intel- side of the airbag inflator. This just for themselves. Takata failed to ligence to substantiate the President’s adds all the more to the finding of evi- prioritize the safety of its products, claims, nor does it even provide a chart dence. and as a result, nine people are dead or a graph to support the mathematics Last June, the oversight and inves- and dozens were injured. And even on the alleged cost savings, and there tigations staff of the Commerce Com- after exploding Takata airbags killed is no estimate regarding the cost to

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Let me this—I am holding up the report here— to create cost savings for his plan that repeat this. The plan fails to substan- this is all we have in return: 9 pages. can never be realized? tiate President Obama’s repeated I know the chairman of the Senate The plan also fails to account for the claims that Guantanamo Bay serves as Armed Services Committee, my good fact that our Nation is still mired in a recruiting tool for jihadists, a ral- friend and colleague, Senator JOHN the War on Terrorism. We are still lying point for terrorist attacks, hin- MCCAIN, is not going to be pleased with fighting in the Middle East and world- dering relations with allies, and drain- the lack of substance or data or the ar- wide, including the United States of ing Department of Defense resources. ticulation of a real plan. The same goes America, to ensure that terrorism does My goodness. for Senator RICHARD BURR, chairman of not prevail. What about the individuals I wrote Defense Secretary Ash Carter the Intelligence Committee, who at we detain from this day forward? What in November to ask for intelligence re- this particular time is going to be in- about those individuals with critical ports or data to support many of these troducing legislation of his own to pro- information related to the next ter- assertions. I asked Secretary Carter if vide intelligence with regard to the ad- rorist threat? How can we operate an intelligence assessment has been ministration’s lack of intelligence on without a facility like Guantanamo done in conjunction with the site sur- moving detainees to the United States. Bay to hold terrorists we take off the veys recently conducted by the Depart- The lack of a plan and the inability battlefield? ment of Defense from the safety of our of this administration to provide an al- Third, the plan attempts to identify community’s standpoint. I asked for ternative site indicate that none of the individual dispositions, one by one, for the Department’s rationale for evalu- sites visited by DOD’s survey team met those who remain designated for con- ating Fort Leavenworth, when three the demands necessary to hold detain- tinued law of war detention, to include previous evaluations have made it ees and, more important, keep our Article III, military commissions, or abundantly clear it is and continues to community safe. The fact that no site foreign prosecutions. What a muddle. be an unacceptable alternative. I asked was named and no substance on those In his remarks today, President if there were intelligence products re- visits was provided tells me there is no Obama advocated for trying terrorist garding previous site evaluations at alternative to match what we are now suspects in Article III courts. The Fort Leavenworth. doing safely and securely at Gitmo, pe- President named two American citi- The administration has argued that riod. zens—Faisal Shahzad and Dzhokhar Guantanamo is a recruiting tool for This so-called plan, as outlined by Tsarnaev—to articulate his point. Both terrorists. So I logically asked for an the President in his speech today from of those individuals, however, were ap- intelligence assessment to support that the White House, skims over four steps prehended in the United States, not on argument. As a follow on, I asked what to closing Guantanamo Bay. the battlefield. assessment had been done to reflect First, it articulates the administra- The intent of the Guantanamo deten- that Guantanamo has increased ter- tion’s plan to continue moving detain- tion facility is to protect the American rorist recruitment. And finally, was ees designated for transfer by the people by removing terrorists from the there any empirical data to support the President’s national security team to battlefield. As the United States faces administration’s argument that na- foreign countries. a growing threat from terrorist organi- tional security threats will decrease if In some instances, this may have zations, such as ISIS, which have tens enemy combatants are held in the been successful with regard to individ- of thousands of members, bringing United States? Common sense will tell you that it would increase. uals being rehabilitated, but a third of those terrorists to the United States to Two months later, the response con- the time, detainees transferred to stand trial simply cannot be the an- firmed my assumptions. The Depart- third-party host countries have re- swer. It is not safe for the American ment of Defense had no intelligence turned to the battlefield. And these are people and irresponsible to our na- products—none. There were no intel- just the ones we know about. This is tional security. ligence products, no data to provide to called recidivism, and the rates are too Fourth, the plan states the adminis- support the President’s argument that high for this process to be called ‘‘se- tration’s desire to ‘‘work with Congress GTMO serves as a recruiting tool and cure and responsible,’’ as the adminis- to lift unnecessary prohibitions in cur- that moving detainees to the mainland tration has labeled it. rent law.’’ That is in quotes, ‘‘work would increase security and decrease Second, the administration plans to with Congress.’’ the terrorist threat to the United continue its review of the threat posed Well, there is something that is unique with the President, ‘‘work with States. by those detainees who are not cur- My colleagues, this plan really con- Congress to lift unnecessary prohibi- rently eligible for transfer through the firms what many of us already know: tions in current law.’’ But it does not Periodic Review Board. There is no safe alternative to GTMO— This is to provide a new review on anywhere in its nine pages endorse a not in Kansas, not in Colorado, not in the current population of detainees specific facility to house Guantanamo South Carolina. Nowhere on the main- who have been deemed too dangerous detainees; rather, the plan describes a land is there a secure and responsible to transfer—deemed too dangerous to prototype for a detention facility in alternative. If there were, this Presi- transfer, and yet this President wants the United States—not Kansas, not dent would not have failed to articu- to give them a second shot at getting Colorado, not South Carolina, not any- late it in his plan. out. This doesn’t make any sense. Ter- where in the United States. Mr. President, a plan that is a legacy rorists are not criminals. As much as The President’s long-awaited plan is speech does not safeguard the lives of this President would like for you to be- to work with Congress to identify the the American people. lieve they are, terrorists are not equal most appropriate location as soon as I yield the floor. to the inmates we have across Amer- possible, according to the summary The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ica’s prison system. They are fixated provided to my office by the Depart- ator from West Virginia. on the destruction of America. They ment of Defense. Question: How could Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, are we have no regard for life, not that of it take 7 years to arrive at the idea to in morning business? their own and especially not the lives work with Congress? What a novel The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are of innocent civilians. idea, but only for this express purpose. postcloture on the nomination. The report hones in on having a de- If the President had a suitable alter- Mr. MANCHIN. I wish to speak on the tainee population anywhere from 30 to native, he would have provided it in nomination of the Food and Drug Ad- 60. There seems to be an assumption on this plan. If he had a suitable alter- ministration, Dr. Robert Califf.

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He will opioids got to us from a schedule III to urging my colleagues to vote against not have the impact or leadership capa- a schedule II, they approved a new drug the confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as bilities the Nation needs to stem the called Zohydro, which was 10 times the director of the Food and Drug Ad- tide of the opioid crisis we have all more powerful than Vicodin or ministration. He will still be there and over this country, even in your great Lortab—much more powerful. That ap- still be a valuable person. He is just State of Oklahoma and my State of proval was done against their advisory not that person with the passion to West Virginia, which has been ravaged committee 11 to 2. That means 13 ex- change the culture in this important by this. I would like to put this in con- perts evaluated this drug and said: It is agency. We have let this sleeping giant text for a little bit. He has been there not needed, too powerful, don’t do it. go for far too long. over a year—a good man. I am not Guess what, they did it anyway. My office has been absolutely flood- speaking about his ability, his honesty, Now they are saying that they are ed, Mr. President, with stories from his integrity, his education, his back- not going to pay attention to the advi- West Virginians—but I have received ground, and all the good work he has sory committee. Not only did they say them from all over the country—who done. But he has been there for a year, they are not going to pay attention to want their voices to be heard. They and for the past 20 years Dr. Califf basi- the advisory committee, but we have say: Please use my name. I am not cally has come from the institutional had the decision on OxyContin being ashamed. We have been hiding too research side, from education, and with given to 11-year-old children; we have long. I have watched too many people’s that, his support has come from the had the two new drugs that came out lives be destroyed. So today I will read pharmaceutical industries, those that in 2014 after Zohydro and the pushback letters not only from West Virginians are putting opioids on the market. I from Senators representing our respec- but also people across this great coun- just feel it would be hard, human tive States; they had a new drug called try of ours that have been impacted by naturewise, for him to change and rule Targiniq, which is an extended-release the opioid abuse epidemic. to keep these products from coming OxyContin product, and Hysingla, I urge my colleagues to listen to onto the market. So to put this in con- which is an extended-release these letters from their States and sto- text, this is not personally about Dr. hydrocodone product. ries from my State about these drugs Califf. This is about the culture he So there were three new decisions before confirming Dr. Califf, and in all comes from and the year he has been made, with two new powerful opioids good conscience make that decision to- there as the No. 2 man and what has coming to the market and the decision morrow when we vote. Do you really happened during that period of time. that OxyContin would be given to 11- believe he can bring the changes need- Let me go over some things. Over the year-olds. That was done without any ed and not just say: Well, we have to last decade, the FDA has approved new review from the advisory committee. have somebody there. He is already drugs at historically high rates. In They got so much pushback from there. He will do a good job where he 2008, companies filing applications to Zohydro, they said: We are not going is; he is just not going to be able to sell never-before-marketed drugs were down this path again. We will just not kick them and shake them up and say denied 66 percent of the time. They have anybody review it. We will just go we are not going down this path any were denied 66 percent of the time. Yet ahead and do it. more. There are some good people. We between the beginning of 2015 and Au- If you believe that is a culture that have made some recommendations of gust of 2015, the FDA rejected only 3 will protect the welfare and well-being some good people who would bring the uses for new chemical entities and ap- of our citizens in our States all cultural changes that need to be proved 25. That is an approval rate of through this great country of ours, brought. 89 percent. then I am sorry because I don’t. I am I am going to read first about a Now, tell me how in 7 short years sorry, but that is why I have been so young lady from Southern West Vir- that culture changed to where any- passionate. I have more people dying of ginia. Her name is Chelsea. This is her thing and everything coming at us was legal prescription drug abuse than any- story. passed through, when we have already thing else in the State of West Vir- As a recovering addict, I have watched my- become the most addicted country on ginia. More people die. It is ravaging self, my friends, and loved ones suffer from Earth. If one looks at new drugs and families. this horrible thing we call addiction. As I not the use of drugs, they have rejected I have personal letters I will read, watch all these people now suffering, I know only 1 and approved 23. That is a 96- and they will tear your heart out with they had no idea what they were getting what is happening and how this grips themselves into, and neither did I. percent approval rate in 2015. So of the Whether it be for pain or just simply hang- new drugs that came to the market, and tears people apart. It tears commu- ing with the wrong people like I did, we all only 1 was rejected—a 96-percent ap- nities apart. Every law enforcement have one thing in common, we chose to do proval rate. agency in America will tell you—no drugs for the first time. In 2008, the FDA’s approval of new matter what town they are in, what Someone made a decision to do drugs marketing claims for existing drugs county they are in, or what State they for the first time. was 56 percent. In the first 8 months of are in—that over 80 percent and up- Growing up, I can honestly say I had what 2015, it was 88 percent. This includes ward of 95 percent of all crimes com- most people would call a normal childhood. approving OxyContin for children as mitted are drug related, are some sort Chelsea comes from an upper socio- young as 11. The FDA’s 2013 approval of of drug related. economic family in Southern West Vir- There is not one of us right now in Zohydro drew widespread concern. All ginia. She continues: of us were outraged when we heard this this beautiful Senate Chamber that doesn’t know somebody in our imme- I was raised by two hardworking parents new drug came on the market. who would and will still do anything for me. To put another time period in con- diate family or Senate family that I was a gymnast and a cheerleader for most text, I had worked for 3 years to try to hasn’t been affected by drugs, either of my life and went to church every Wednes- get all opioids from a schedule III to a prescription legal drugs or illegal day and Sunday. My dad was even the Mayor schedule II so doctors could prescribe drugs. It is awful. It is an epidemic. of Madison at one point. But even being only for 30 days. You had to go back I believe the FDA must break its raised up in a good home did not stop me and see your doctor. Up until that cozy relationship with the pharma- from doing drugs. time, Vicodin and Lortab—the two ceutical industry and instead start a So this has no socioeconomic bear- most widely prescribed opioids—were relationship with the millions of Amer- ing. It does not. It is not a partisan schedule III. That means you could get icans. I have said that I am going to issue. Whether you are a Democrat or

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We would walk hanging around with people who were as sick jail and rehab saved my life. If I hadn’t have about the playground and she would talk of as I was and places that I look back now that been put in jail, I would probably be 6 feet in these things called ‘‘drugs.’’ As she talked I would not even take my dog. the ground just like a lot of my friends that day in and day out about how getting high At 19 I met a guy who would fuel my drug I had to bury. made her feel, it made me start to wonder addiction even more. He was 40 years old and All of these things combined gave me what this thing called ‘‘getting high’’ was dealt OxyContin. At this point I could not af- something I hold very dear to my heart. My really about. ford my habit, so I did what I had to do. I recovery. Recovery has not only given my Now, mind you, I am talking about a started seeing my drug dealer. life back. It has given me a chance to be a 12-year-old girl. She was just 12 years My life soon went from bad to worse. I had daughter, a sister, a wife, and hopefully a old. OxyContin 80s any time I wanted them, and mother someday, a productive member of so- ciety, a good friend, but most of all, my re- I can remember thinking how cool I at the time I thought life can’t get any bet- ter than this. When you are doing eight to covery has given me a chance to be the voice thought it was that her parents had done of the sick and suffering addicts who lay in drugs with her and would party with her. ten OxyContin 80s a day, you will do what- ever it takes to get them. bed at night wondering if there is a way out. So another friend of hers, also 12 At this point I was turned on to heroin. I enjoy giving people hope and showing years old, had parents who were doing Heroin would have taken my life if it hadn’t them that treatment does work. I am living drugs with her and would party with scared me so much. The high from heroin is proof that if you work the program of recov- her. so intense that anyone who had done it ery, it will work for you. Since that day I Chelsea continues: would have fallen in love. But, actually, it had found myself sitting in that jail cell scared the life out of me. with no hope and my life completely con- One weekend I went to her house to stay As time passed and I wasn’t getting high sumed by my addiction, my life has changed the night and this was the first time I had like I wanted to anymore from snorting for the better. I have graduated with an As- gotten high. We smoked some pot, drank OxyContin, I decided to start shooting up. sociate’s Degree in applied science from some alcohol, and I was turned on to my first That is one thing I never thought I would do Southern West Virginia Community Tech- pill around the age of 12. From this day for- is shoot up. I always told myself that people nical College. ward, my life would forever be changed. I went on to get my Bachelor’s degree in From the ages twelve to fifteen I partied who shot up were the homeless people on the streets, complete and utter trash. the arts of psychology from West Virginia some on the weekends and sometimes during State University, and now I am currently the week, but as time went on my addiction Now here I was sticking a needle in my arm to get what I wanted. And to be honest, working on my Masters of Social Work de- and tolerance grew more and more. By this gree at Concord University, and I will grad- time, I was doing more pills because I had I thought life was bad before. It just got a whole lot worse. The life I was and the life uate with that degree in May. access to them. Between stealing Lortabs off I have also been able to go to various that I knew was gone, and OxyContin was my dad, to hanging with that girl so we schools, drug courts, and different places completely ruling my life now. could get high with her dad, to buying pills around the state to tell my story of addic- off the local drug dealer on the street, I had OxyContin is a legal drug made by a tion from where I was then to where I am moved from doing them every now and then legal pharmaceutical that knew ex- now. I have also had the pleasure of working to every day. actly the effects this would have when with a great group of people who are trying I would stay a lot of weekends at this girl’s they put this on the market over 20 to get a sober living home open in Danville, house just to get high because my parents years ago. West Virginia called the Hero House. would never have done that nor did they I can tell you, she is so passionate know I was doing it. By sixteen my life took She said: another turn. My grandmother, who I called What stood before everyone was pure ad- about getting this Hero House so she Nana, had taken care of me most of my life diction. can help other people. Anybody listen- while my mother worked. She was diagnosed I had started stealing off of everyone by ing who wants to help Chelsea in with lung cancer two years prior. In the last now and didn’t care who I hurt. People’s Danville, WV, with the Hero House, days of her life, I would visit her in the hos- priceless possessions that meant so much to please do so or contact my office. pital and she would tell me how proud she them meant nothing to me. All I’d seen was Now, with all this being said, I don’t tell was of me and how I was her little model. my next fix. That’s all I could see. my story to get praise. I tell my story be- I had also met a very special guy by the People were bringing me stolen stuff and I cause there is a son, a daughter, a husband, name of J.R. a few months before this who I was taking it to the nearest pawn shop or my a father, a wife, and many, many other peo- spent a lot of time with. On July 18, 2003, my drug dealer. I had no shame. I had needle ple out there addicted to drugs and they do Nana passed away. On the day of her wake, marks all up and down my arms, and I would not see a light at the end of the tunnel. J.R. took me out to dinner, and on the way lie to my family about how they got there. It When you are in active addiction, that home he asked me to go meet his dad. I ex- was like I had no conscience, or, better yet, light is so dim and a lot of times people plained to him I could not and that my my addiction was my conscience. think they are going to die from this hor- grandma’s funeral was the next day. Eventually I got caught stealing and was rible disease. But I am here to show people He dropped me off that night, kissed me charged with 17 different felonies and one that you don’t have to die. You don’t have to good-bye, and that was the last time I ever misdemeanor. This still did not slow me let that horrible addiction win. You can step heard from J.R. Twenty minutes after he left down even though I was looking at two to 20 out and take your life back, because I am me, he wrecked and died. I felt like my heart years in prison. Nothing scared me more here to tell you that if you don’t, if you had been ripped out of my chest. than being sick from the drugs. don’t, your addiction is going to take you to The day of his funeral is the next time I On September 29, 2008, I was called in for a your grave. met the love of my life that would soon try random drug test and failed because I had Drugs do not discriminate. They know no to destroy my life. It was called OxyContin. shot up OxyContin the day before. At the good, no bad, no rich, no poor. There are so I fell in love immediately with OxyContin. It courthouse they handcuffed me and shackled many people out there who suffer from this took all of my cares and worries away, and me and sent me to Southwestern Regional because there is little to no treatment. from that moment on all I wanted to do was Jail where I did a total of 10 days. As I sat By the grace of God I was sent to rehab and be numb. there in that jail cell and cried, I thought a given a second chance. I still have the hor- As the years passed, my drug addiction pill could not be worth two to 20 years of my rible reminders every day of the things I did grew worse. I was not only doing pain pills, life, and I hit my knees and prayed to God to my family, to my body, and, most of all, I was now experimenting with all kinds of that if He brought me out of that jail cell, to my self-esteem. other things. that I would never, ever, ever touch drugs I have the track marks after being 7 years I can still remember my senior week in again. The Lord answered my prayer and the sober that constantly remind me of the life high school. While everyone was excited judge gave me the choice to stay in jail or go I once lived. I have a poor self-image because about going to the beach, I had to make sure to the Life Center of Galax, in Galax, Vir- of the men I chose to give myself to just to I had enough drugs to go and not be sick. I ginia. get a pill, and the damage I did to my family took Roxy’s and Oxy’s, pretty much any- I chose to go to rehab. I completed the 30- because I had no cares in the world. thing I could get my hands on, and eight day program and came back and did Thomas One day I hope there is enough treatment balls of cocaine. Memorial’s intense outpatient program for 6 to help the addicts who want help. People By this time in my life I didn’t care about more weeks. Once I got home I was sen- need to be given a second chance and shown anything. It never once had crossed my mind tenced to two to 20 years, but they suspended there is a better way of life than to do drugs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23FE6.044 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S947 I have another story called Tami’s best friend since first grade that year to a a lot of changes to that bill, but most story, but I know Chelsea. I know this drunk driving accident. She went to coun- importantly, we need to make sure we girl. She is impressive. She said: Please seling. More prescriptions. have an agency in the Federal Govern- She appeared fine, gave birth to a beautiful tell my story, I want people to know. baby boy, and then because of back pain ment of the United States of America No one could come from a finer family more pain prescriptions were given. I real- that is fighting to protect every Amer- than I came from. No one can go lower ized she had a problem when she was preg- ican. And it is not a business plan that than I have gone, and no one but by the nant with her second child and was stepped we have to adhere to, not at all. These grace of God could be saved like I was. down to Vicodin while pregnant. are good companies. They are legal When we hear these stories—and all Vicodin while pregnant. pharmaceutical companies. They do an she is saying is there is no treatment. After his birth, we started her first rehab awful lot of good. I challenge every one She was lucky. She found a treatment experience. She returned to the father of her of them that is listening to what we center. Somehow we have to come to children sober. She relapsed and began snort- are talking about right now to give us grips with this. We have a tax on to- ing heroin. pain relief without addiction to At this time she was living in Ohio and we bacco because we know it is harmful were unaware of her relapse. We found out opioids. Do something. Break through and we have to cure people of the dis- when her mother-in-law went to court and the chemistry or something. It has to ease. We have a tax on alcohol. We took her children. That was one of the worst be there. We have been able to solve have no fee whatsoever on opiates— days of all of our lives. We immediately every other epidemic. We have been none—and it is destroying lives like picked her up, brought her back to West Vir- able to cure epidemics and pandemics, nothing else that has ever happened in ginia, and into treatment. and now we have one that has been rav- this country. We need to make people Fast forward. Thousands of dollars later on attorneys, doctors, rehab, she returns to aging our country for almost 30 years. conscious of this, and we need to have Ohio to try to obtain her children. Relapsed. I have Samantha’s story. She says: an FDA that is compassionate, but not She began shooting heroin and then arrested. Hello. My name is Samantha Holbrooke. only that, is committed to the change We let her sit in jail and picked her up on She wants you to know her name. that needs to be made in our culture. her release. Charges were dismissed. Back to I am from Fayette County, WV. I am a 28- I want to read Tami’s story, from West Virginia she comes, hospitalized for a year-old female. I have been an addict for the West Virginia. That is in the northern week and rehab again. past 6 years. This letter is to explain to you She has now been in recovery for 13 how addiction has affected my life. It is also panhandle. Chelsea was way down in months. She fell in love with a nice, drug- to express my view on drugs and what it is the southern part of our State of West free man, moved to Ohio to try to obtain Virginia. doing to our society. custody of her children back, and is six I first started drugs when I was 13 years We have 2 adult children suffering from months pregnant. One thing I can say is my old. I was a recreational marijuana user. My daughter was always a good mother. Even substance use disorder. mother was an alcoholic and a drug addict. Our son entered the military while in col- while on active addiction, she worked and My father was not in the home or involved in lege. He was sent to Iraq right after 9/11, De- took care of them. As you can tell, both of our children be- my life. cember 27, 2001. He experienced things that Unfortunately, that is true for many peo- came addicted to prescription drugs first. . . he never talked about, celebrated his 21st ple around this country. birthday there, and returned home. He was And they tell me this is exactly how My mother would allow me to drink with not a saint when he went to war. He had a ju- it starts. It starts at a very young age. her and go to bars. I was often her designated venile past of drinking. Back then we Recreational marijuana, prescription driver, but I was only 13 years old. I got in thought he was a typical teenager acting drugs out of your parents’ medicine my first and only bar fight at 13. It was with out. When he returned, he suffered PTSD, as a 24-year-old woman. She thought I was com- many do, and went to the VA hospital for cabinet, taking it to school, being the cool kid in school, sharing those drugs, ing on to her boyfriend. In reality, we were treatment. He was put on cocktail after smoking weed, not trying to hook up. cocktail of medications. then you begin using them, then you When I was 19, my oldest sister and mother We all know this. We all know that sell them. This is how it starts, and it introduced me to hydrocodone, Ritalin, basically these brave men and women leads to obtaining street drugs to feed Xanax, and Percocet. My sister and mother who are willing to risk their lives and their addiction. So it goes from occa- had no income; I did. By getting me on pills, sacrifice their lives for us—in order to sional to recreational to addiction to they were able to get free pills by charging feeding that addiction. me to get them for them. By the time I was treat their pain, we think, just give 22, I think I was snorting Oxycodone. them a prescription, and they are able This is a condensed version of course. As with any family dealing with addiction, it Oxycodone is made in a single source, to get anything and everything. That does not show the tears, the hurt, the finan- which is a powder form that is com- is what they are talking about when he cial breakdown put on the family; (we are pressed. They would break it down, was put on cocktail after cocktail of broke). crush it, and snort it to get the quicker medications—was this his starting Literally and figuratively. She says: high. point of the spiral into addiction? I want to thank you for listening. That became my drug of choice. I eventu- I believe his addiction to opioids, benzoids, Doctors keep prescribing pills, and ally got in with a doctor who was pretty and amphetamines started then. I know that they will tell you that they have had much a pill mill. he spiraled from that point on. He lost his very little training in this area. As We know we have them all over this marriage, he didn’t see his son, he bounced they go through all of their medical from drugs to drugs to drugs. He obtained country. several DUIs, and time after time he walked schools and advanced training, they He wrote me a prescription for Xanax and away, no offer of help, no sentencing. He get very little training on the effects Oxycodone. I got even more strung out on bounced, married again. She was addicted to these drugs have on human beings and those two. heroin. He bounced again, was in and out of the addiction. As a result of using drugs, I now have our house. Unfortunately, we always gave We took 1 billion pills off the market memory problems, concentration problems, him a safe place to land. when we went from 90 days to 30 days and the list goes on and on. I lost about 30 She said: ‘‘Unfortunately,’’—not for- of Vicodin and Lortab. We took that pounds. I lost my job. I lost my home. I lost many pills off the market. That means my child. I lost my fiance to suicide. He was tunately but unfortunately—‘‘we al- drunk when he shot himself in the head. I be- ways gave him a safe place to land.’’ 30 days. lieve that had he not been drinking, he The last time I saw him is when I called I have people in my office or in their wouldn’t have taken his own life. the police on him. I discovered that him and families—and I know the Presiding Of- As a result of these life-changing events, I his girlfriend, with two small children, who ficer does as well—who will go to the became severely depressed. I then took the had been living in our house for four months doctor for something where they may wrong road and began to use drugs intra- were using and selling drugs. I found out he need pain relief for 1 or 2 days. Do you venously. I started lying and stealing. This was recently incarcerated for drug traffic know what they get? They automati- led me to gain two felony charges and sev- and sent to a correctional rehabilitation fa- cally get enough pills for 30 days. That eral other misdemeanors. I went to jail and cility. 1 2 is the path of least resistance. It is prison and spent 2 ⁄ years locked up. I am Our daughter was an athlete all through now on DRC because I am on parole and had school. She received injury after injury, and legal, they can do it, and the doctor a relapse, which led to several bad decisions, at 18 started seeing specialists for back pain. will write a 30-day prescription. and now I am paying the consequences. That was in 2004. They prescribed opiates. I We are working on a bill that will be I am now in recovery. I am a recovering never saw the addiction coming. She lost her coming to the floor. We need to make addict. I joined Narcotics Anonymous and

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It save our children from following the same now in full control of my life again, thank needs to have a cure, and treatment is deadly path. the Lord. that cure. We have to face that. Senate I know the FDA was so proud that This story is anonymous, but they Republicans and Democrats are look- they came out with some new guide- wanted to share it with us. ing at how to fix the sentencing guide- lines, and they said now they are going I grew up in a nice home. My grandfather lines, and I think it is encouraging and healthy for us to have these discus- to start paying attention to the advi- was a pastor. My dad grew up in church. My sory committees. They didn’t say they family went to church every Sunday. We had sions. a nice house. We had nice cars. My mom She says: would adhere to their recommenda- tions; they would just start paying at- didn’t have to work, and my dad took very Is it a selfish sickness? Of course it is. But good care of us. how can we help them see the light when we tention to them. Also, the CDC—the My dad had surgery, a common surgery to push them aside? Because ‘‘they asked for Centers for Disease Control—put out remove several large veins in his legs. This is it?’’ Just like a lady with skin cancer ‘‘asked some guidelines of how we should be where his addiction began. This is where he for it’’ because she laid in a tanning bed? prescribing, the knowledge we should found his unlimited supply of numbness. What if we treated addicts with the same have, how we should be administering, I was in middle school, and this is when I compassion that we treat cancer patients? and what we should be doing to curb remember things being different. Things My father has been clean for almost a dec- this drug abuse. And guess which agen- were changing. My dad stayed out with his ade, and the demons of his addiction still friends a lot. He wasn’t home for dinner any- cy fought against that and put it on haunt us all. No, we weren’t homeless, nor delay? The FDA. more. When he was home, he was lying down did we have to face a death to be completely sleepy and always said silly things. I would broken by this horrible epidemic, but I had a The only thing I ask all of my col- stay up late at night until he would get zombie for a father for my adolescence. I leagues to do is to please consider—just home, only to hear my mom and dad fight- missed my childhood, years that we can send a message with the vote you make ing, screaming, and my mom crying. Eventu- never get back, memories that will never be tomorrow. It is not about the doctor at ally I hated to hear the garage door open be- erased, all because of a little orange pill bot- all. It is not about the person before us. cause I didn’t want him to come home. Be- tle chased and hidden with a brown paper It is about getting an advocate who fore my dad would take me to school, stand- bag. ing in his business suit with his briefcase, he will make a real change and make sure Luckily, my story ends with a happy end- we fight this war. would scarf down pills out of a little orange ing. I still have my dad. My story hasn’t bottle. He would tip it back like he was eat- This story is another anonymous ended up the way so many do every day, like story: ing a box of Nerds. I didn’t know any better. my two friends who didn’t get help in time My naive, my innocent mind didn’t know and passed away. My brother is in his early 20s and was hired what was happening. I couldn’t comprehend at the local plant that employs the majority that a doctor could be his drug dealer! I have stories from all over the coun- of the county. He was injured on the job, saw try, and they are pathetic. I have a They couldn’t comprehend that be- his doctor, and was prescribed Lortab long couple more I can read from West Vir- term. cause we have been taught to trust ginia. I will go to different States. doctors. Lortab, as I said before, is a schedule This is Erica’s story. She says: III, 90 days. You can keep calling it in, Things got worse. I started finding bottles Hello, My name is Erica and I am an ad- of liquor and cans of beer hidden, and I calling it in, and calling it in. dict. And I say that with great pride as I passed it off. The 3 empty beers in the back As the effects from this started to wane, he celebrated 10 years of recovery in November of his company car: Oh, they must be his was prescribed Xanax, Klonopin, and a vari- of 2015. ‘‘friends’’. No one in our family drinks, defi- ety of other prescription medicines. He then I began using drugs here in West Virginia nitely not my dad. lost his good-paying job but found other at the ripe age of 13. work at a lower pay after almost a year of I remember whole vacations, week- Thirteen seems to be that magic— unemployment. end trips, and afternoons ruined by his adolescence. We are coming into ado- This prescription med addiction continued addiction. Mad fits of rage until one lescence. We are willing to experiment. for years, and once laws finally cracked day my mom stood up and couldn’t down on prescribing narcotics, it left him We think we are invincible. We think unable to get all the medicines he had pre- take it anymore. My dad got the help nothing can harm us. he needed, but how did he get the help? viously been prescribed. Once it became too Prescription drugs were easily accessible In hiding, in private—a local rehab fa- expensive to buy them on the street, he at that age and opened the door to 11 years turned to heroin. cility. He was on a business trip. Our of anguish, desperation, jails, and dirty nee- My fun-loving brother who was always at culture has stigmatized a group of peo- dles. I came from a stable, drug- and alcohol- family functions, loved to be around his ple—a group of people who transcend free home, but I was able to gain access to nieces and nephews, totally disappeared. I race, status, gender—at the expense of prescription drugs from my peers and my suspected that something more serious was their lives. local middle school and high school on a going on, but he wouldn’t answer calls or This is a hidden killer. Drug abuse daily basis. texts. In August, I hadn’t seen him in several and drug addiction are hidden killers. As my disease progressed, I dropped out of high school my freshman year and continued months. We have always been close. This was So many of us have people in our fami- to put myself and family through years of very unusual. I sent him a novel of a text lies or close friends who don’t want to pain and suffering. I attempted drug replace- since he wouldn’t take my phone calls con- talk about it. They are ashamed, and ment therapy to control my opioid addic- fronting him over the rumors that I had so it gets covered up and hidden away. tion, but that was only a temporary solu- heard of his heroin use. He denied it. As a result, we don’t bring people out, tion, and I eventually returned to drugs. A few short weeks later, I got a call from let them know the effects, and cure Finally, I found myself in the court system my mother that he was transported to the them. and facing felony drug charges. It was then hospital by ambulance but discharged a few hours later for chest pain. He later told us he She says: that I was able to find freedom through a 12- step fellowship. had gotten a bad batch of heroin and was My dad was hurting. No, not from the Today I can say I am a cum laude graduate certain he was dying. wounds on his legs when he had his surgery of Marshall University, fully employed, He told the EMS he had used that morning, but from depression and bipolar disorder. homeowner, wife, and the mother of two as well as hospital staff. I still to this day These are the roots of his addiction. They go wonderful West Virginia boys. don’t understand how someone can come in hand in hand. When will we see this? When I pray my children don’t follow the path suffering from an overdose and be discharged will we stop seeing addicts as a problem and that, not only myself, but many of my West a few hours later. see them as human beings and hurting? Virginians fall into. The disease of addiction People don’t have knowledge. They For the last 20 to 30 years, I have is progressive and fatal if not treated or pre- are not being trained in this horrible been in public life, and the Presiding vented. epidemic that we have in this country. Officer has been in public life a good Here in West Virginia, we are leading NOTHING was mentioned to him about bit. I always thought that anybody who the Nation in drug overdoses. And treatment or rehab and he was treated as a

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I did not send center had opened near his home and he never hesitated to demonstrate to or tell her money. Honestly, she never asked. She wanted to get clean. He asked if I would go them how much I loved them. They had knew I’d never support her habit. Around with him, and I said of course yes. grandparents who were always around, who Thanksgiving 2015 she had had it. She called His insurance wouldn’t cover a dime of this also demonstrated love for them. About 5 me and said she wanted to get back into treatment. It would be all out of his pocket years ago, my daughter, and her boyfriend, rehab and leave her boyfriend permanently. at $100 a day plus the cost of meds. For some- an Intern at Tufts Medical School decided, Her life was no longer worth living. Weeks of one working at a $30,000 or less a year job, after being together for 2 years that they trying to get her into rehab went unsuccess- paying for housing, utilities, food, (he never would move to Sacramento. I was devastated fully when we finally found Clean and Sober did receive public assistance)— inside but encouraged my daughter to follow in Sacramento. At that point she was clean He was too proud for that— her heart. Over the subsequent years, our two weeks, had slowly packed up or sold her communications went from daily to weekly belongings and was ready for the break. But this cost was more than he could do. to scattered. Each conversation seemed more she had to sneak out to get away from her Again I told him I would be there and pay distant than the last. We saw her an average very controlling, manipulative partner; and for whatever he couldn’t. I convinced him he of twice a year; most significantly, when we she did. needed more of a support system than just paid her expenses to come home for Christ- The happy part: She is today 60 days sober. me and he finally told our parents. We were mas. Her boyfriend never came; he distanced She has a new job (She had been fired from we were raised in church and came from a himself from us almost immediately. the other one), which she loves. She blocked large religious family. He was so ashamed of I’m sure at this point you know the story. her boyfriend from her phone, her email and what he had become he didn’t want the fam- About 18 months ago I finally confronted my her facebook. She is the daughter, once ily to know and the majority of them still daughter asking what was wrong, seeing her again, that I know and love, but I love her don’t know to this day. go from a loving daughter to a distant per- regardless of the disease of addiction. Love I am hoping, as this letter was writ- son I no longer knew. Over the previous few the addict, hate the disease. And for right ten anonymously, eventually he will years, she turned into a virtual stranger. I now I thank God, pray alot, and take it one day at a time. share this with the family, maybe pre- told her I loved her no matter what and that venting other members from going I would be there for her. At that time she de- I have another one here I want to down this road. nied any issue. A few weeks later she was in share with you. The thing I wanted to the hospital and called me. Apparently, she share, Madam President, is this: My He will tell them when he is ready. My had hit bottom. She confided that she was a mom and I went with him to his first ap- State and your State have probably heroin addict. I was more than shocked. She been hit as hard as any two States in pointment at the suboxyne clinic, and one of had been in a substance free dorm in college, us has been at every appointment since. It is the country. We have people coming to hated drinking, drugs and was pretty us all the time. We are fighting every wonderful—he has a session with a psychia- straight laced overall. I kept myself in check trist at every visit. saying that no matter what I would support way we can. We are introducing pieces It’s more than prescribing meds. They are her, asked her to come home so we could of legislation. We are not worrying doing the counseling to make sure their pa- help her. She confided that it started with a about who is Republican or Democrat. tients get clean. I am proud to say that after prescription for opioids that her boyfriend How can we help Americans—the beau- only four months, not only is he clean but he had shared with her. He was given one for tiful people in New Hampshire, the has weaned off the suboxyne. back pain years before, got hooked and de- He still goes for counseling and has the wonderful people in West Virginia, who cided she might just like it. are facing more deaths, more disease, nurse’s cell that he can call 24 hours a day if So, amazingly she did come home, but she he’s having a hard day. In the future he more destruction to the family? went back a few months later. She then re- I want to share with you that when I wants to tell his story and help others facing turned to get clean again and went back a the same crisis. few months later. She overdosed multiple first got elected—Senator Byrd had Madam President, I have been read- times, of which I knew nothing until re- died in 2010. I was Governor of the ing stories of people addicted all over cently. Her boyfriend gave her IV heroin State of West Virginia. I had to make the State of West Virginia. I have sto- while she was in the hospital being treated a decision. I thought maybe I could ries from your State also, Madam for pneumonia to keep her habit going. He come to Washington and help with the President. I would like to read that for was the one, I found out later, that he shot experiences I had and what I had seen her up because she hated doing it. He had de- in my State and times. We had chal- you. veloped a hold on her that was a bond of her- This is in New Hampshire—Sandown, lenges. oin high. I knew the drug had gotten her After I was elected to the Senate, I NH. This is Kathleen’s story. I am sure when, due to the stress of everything hap- she has sent you the same copy she pening, I ended up in the hospital ruling out had gone back to Oceana, WV. At that sent me. She wants her name to be a heart attack. She drove me there, dropped time it had been called ‘‘Oxyana’’ be- known. me off and went to get high (I found out cause drug use was so rampant in this beautiful town. I remembered this My name is Kathleen Stephens. I am a 56 later). I ended up being fine, stress of course, year old RN, BSN, from Sandown, NH. I am and she ended up going back home yet again. town because when I was a freshman in currently the Director of Clinical Service at She stayed clean after going into a rehab, college, my roommate was from this a nationwide hospice company. My story is which kicked her out after 8 days because town. It was the most beautiful town I much like thousands of others out there, her insurance was declined. She then at- had been in. They had everything. pretty average, fairly normal. I have two tended NA— What a privilege it would have been to children; a 33-year-old son who graduated Narcotics Anonymous— grow up in this beautiful town, but I with a degree in Mathematics from Boston meetings almost daily and got a job that she could see many years later it was not University and a 31-year-old daughter who loved. In the meantime, her boyfriend was the town I knew or remembered in my graduated with a psychology degree from As- found out through a ‘‘random’’ drug test and mind. I went to the middle school. sumption College. I myself have a Bachelor suspended. She was clean for 4 months, the These were all children in fifth to of Science and Nursing degree and my chil- happiest four months of my life. We spoke dren’s father a Bachelor’s degree in business every few days, or texted. Her voice was eighth grade. I tried to give pep talks. from Wharton School of Business in PA. I truly hers again . . . her laughter, her ex- I wanted to get them involved and tell give you this detailed background for to you pressions, her humor. I felt she was finally them how good they could be, how see that we are a well educated and success- back with us. She had left her boyfriend and much we are counting on them, what ful family. We are a white, mid to upper mid- went into a sober living home. Life was good they need to get a good education and dle class who have always lived in a beau- and I was so grateful to have my daughter, contribute something back to society, tiful neighborhood surrounded by loving my best friend, back. and how fortunate and lucky they are families whose children played outside, About 3 months into her sobriety she de- to be in this little town. joined peewee soccer, little league, softball, cided to reach out and try to get her boy- After I finished speaking—they were basketball and girl scouts to name but a few. friend sober as well, the beginning of the We were the home in the neighborhood where end. At exactly month 4 she went to his attentive and cooperative—there was a all the children loved to play. We took our house and he had a ‘‘surprise’’ for her. She group of them. They asked: Can we children to drive in movies, camping, the was new in her sobriety, just once she said, talk to you privately? I will never for- beach, museums and always visited their and she fell back down the rabbit hole. I get this. These were 12- and 13-year-old

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My son TJ came from a good opiates and the mistakes that were made I had ever heard from a child up close family, was a member of the Kentucky Na- need to be corrected. and personal who said: My dad worked tional Guard and the most respectful young How many people have to die? How many man you could have ever met. TJ made an more people have to become addicted? The at the mines. He had a back problem. initial poor decision that led to an addiction He got hurt. They kept giving him FDA is sending the wrong message to physi- to the drug Opana; he had unlimited access cians by continuing to approve opioids dur- pills. We lost our house. Mom and dad to this drug during that time. TJ did not ing the worst drug epidemic our country has were fighting. They got divorced. We want to die from this. He tried very hard to ever faced. lost everything. I’ve got nothing now. overcome his addiction and I tried very hard The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. to save his life. I started researching the My grandparents were watching me AYOTTE). The Senator’s postcloture while I was trying to take care of us. drug Opana about five years ago and would like to share with you what I have learned time has expired. My dad is an addict. Mr. MANCHIN. I ask unanimous con- I heard these stories from these five that illustrates the need for changes to our FDA policies and approval processes for all sent to continue. kids. They were all pleading. opioid drugs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Now fast forward to the year 2015. I The drug Opana contains the opioid objection, it is so ordered. go back to the same school. These kids Oxymorphone which was removed from the Mr. MANCHIN. Thank you, Madam that were 12 years old are now seniors market in 1979 due to the overdose deaths President. in high school. The same group wants and addiction this drug was causing across The FDA is supposed to be protecting pub- to talk to me. They had lived a clean our country. lic health and yet over 200,000 people have life, but I think about what they have In 2002, the FDA started holding IMMPACT died and they have failed to put appropriate gone through and what they have seen. meetings every year allowing pharma- restrictions on these dangerous drugs to pre- ceutical companies to pay money to be in- vent overdose deaths. I want to know why Then I sit down with another group of cluded in discussions and changes to clinical 12- and 13-year-olds from the same there is one death from something such as trials, design. ecoli and every head of lettuce is pulled from area. They are telling me stories about We call that pay to play—the impact it has the shelves in ten different states but opioids how they are watching their lives be- because they are able to go to these types of have killed thousands of people and they are fore them when they watch a boyfriend settings and get absolute front row seats considered safe and effective? How can that or a stepfather because the family had with the people they are trying to persuade be? broken apart, the mother remarried or to take another look at these drugs that When is the FDA going to put human life whatever, and the person that she is might have been taken off the market be- before the paychecks of Big Pharma? What cause they were deemed too dangerous. This with is a drug addict. This little child will it take? A million deaths? We need an is allowed to go on. It has been going on for FDA commissioner that will protect the citi- watches her mother get shot up and far too long, and the FDA is part of it. This zens of this country that is willing to take killed because of the drugs the boy- is part of the change that needs to be made the overall best interest of public safety into friend shoots into the mother. Can you and made immediately. consideration and not allow the pharma- imagine a 12- or 13-year-old having to Endo Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer ceutical companies to have him in their back live with this and see this happen in of Opana, attended each one of these ‘‘pay- pockets. My son TJ had a lifelong dream of their home? to-play’’ meetings. joining the military and fighting for his What we are asking is simply for the In 2003, Endo Pharmaceuticals brought the country. He would have given his life to pro- drug Opana to the FDA for approval and was Food and Drug Administration to tect and serve. He was one of the most patri- denied due to the overdoses that occurred otic young men and his country failed him. change, to be the watchdog to help us. during the clinical trials. Please do the right thing. Please do not let They are supposed to protect us. They In 2006, Endo Pharmaceuticals again one more mother get a knock on her door don’t say: I did my job. The pharma- brought the drug Opana to the FDA for ap- saying their child is gone and that they will ceutical company told me they made proval but this time using new clinical trial never [ever] come home [again]. There is no this drug, and this is the way it was that applied a modified process, called ‘‘En- greater pain than burying your child! My made. This is what it was supposed to riched Enrollment,’’ which removed patients son, my precious child with the most beau- with preexisting opiate sensitivities from do. We checked it out. Everything is tiful blue eyes, caring and loving heart, died the trial. The Enriched Enrollment process in part by the greed of big Pharma and— fine; leave it on the market. skews results and seriously underestimates Most importantly— You are not looking at the welfare of risks associated with the proposed drug in- the carelessness of the FDA. It is time for the people. You know what it does. You volved in the clinical trial. In addition, the change! know it is addictive. We have no treat- FDA ignored their own review guidance by ment centers. We are doing nothing to bypassing their advisory committee and ap- Another story from Kentucky. This treat this. We are not challenging proved Opana for moderate to severe pain. is in Northern Kentucky and this is these pharmaceutical companies who At the time Opana was approved, our coun- Kimberly’s story. are good companies. They do a lot of try was already experiencing an explosion of My name is Kimberly Wright. I am a overdose deaths and addiction from the over- good and put a lot of products out [mother from Northern Kentucky] who prescribing and misrepresentation of the works in the trenches to save the lives of there that are very good, but they are safety of opiates. In addition to causing people in my Community. NKY was hit by a bringing these opiates on the market thousands of deaths and addiction, the ap- pill epidemic around 2000. That pill Epidemic quicker than ever before, more power- proved use of Opana has now been directly has now turned into a Heroin Epidemic. ful than ever before, and they know implicated in an outbreak of Hepatitis C and Since 2013 the death toll continues to climb. what is going to happen. HIV cases in the State of Indiana. In 2015 we have had 1,168 overdose reverses. I am challenging all of them. I think The FDA has continued to use Enriched We still await the number of deaths. Our en- the FDA should challenge them. We are Enrollment— tire system is on the verge of collapse—our not going to approve more opiates. We Or pay to play— Courts, Police, Children’s Services, Jails. Our jails currently have 99% Heroin and Pill to approve new opiates and override or by- are not going to let you bring on the cases housed in the jails. Our Treatment sys- pass altogether their advisory committee for market stronger opiates that we know tem is seriously strained with not 1 new bed new opiate approvals and for new uses of opi- are addictive and will ruin people’s added in the last 10 years since this epidemic ates further contributing to the overdose lives. If they will do that and challenge started. We are in a War in [Northern Ken- deaths and addiction. These process changes tucky]. Every day we wait to see how many these companies to come out with new must stop. died that day. We have people getting in research and development that can sci- The year after my son died I traveled to their cars driving high on pills and Heroin entifically give us relief needed for peo- Washington DC for the first time in my life wrecking into innocent people and killing ple who have chronic pain without and was very fortunate to be able to meet them. This is the United States of America with the then Senate Minority Leader— making them addicts who lose their and this is a shame. We allow the FDA and lives—we should be able to do that in Now Senate majority leader— Big Pharma to profit off the deaths of an en- this great country. I am going to read Senator McConnell, the next year I had nine tire generation of young people. We are in ef- you a story from Kentucky, my next meetings which included a meeting with fect losing 2 jumbo jets full of kids every day

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The please help us stop this. working with me very closely and all of Board of Medicine is not protecting the pub- I lost my sister Alicia Cook on October 26, us on this horrible epidemic that we lic by allowing high-prescribing doctors to 2010, to an overdose. Alicia was a nurse with have. This is Sara’s story. She is from keep their license. Therefore, the plight of 2 young daughters. This Epidemic has no Amherst, MA. the drug-addicted babies and the devastation boundaries and it’s in every community in My nuclear family is middle class or the to the families continues to rise. When one the Country. Northern Kentucky has the working poor, but it is blended in that I was clinic owner was arrested, he was earning highest rates of HEPC, surpassing the Na- raised by my mother and step-dad, but my $150,000 a day. tional Level, due to heroin and pills being in- bio father’s side of the family would be con- I repeat, $150,000 a day. jected. We have a high rate of homeless chil- sidered well-off. Heroin first came to my Not one doctor in that clinic to date has dren due to their parents being dead or drug radar after my brother Donny became ad- addicted with no end in sight. We have 52% lost his license or his practice. dicted to pain pills after surgery, and heroin We only have the judicial system helping of grandparents raising their grandchildren followed suit after RX’s stopped. Then it to alleviate this in Florida. Doctors are now due to death and addiction. This is a night- seemed like it was everywhere around me: being charged with first-degree murder. It mare for parents. When our children were my nephew, my niece. Then we lost my cous- would be kinder for a doctor to lose his li- born we could have never imagined this in Cory, who passed in a sober house for his cense than to sit in a courtroom at their own would be our life. You don’t sleep at night addiction to alcohol, along with a needle and murder trial. from the anxiety of wondering if you are the an empty bag next to him. Cory is an exam- We have been unsuccessful in our efforts next parent to get that call that your child ple of a young man institutionalized by mul- for lawmakers to mandate that prescribers has overdosed. It’s like being in a constant tiple incarcerations and just when he would use the prescription drug monitoring pro- panic attack. It’s not normal to grieve the try to lift himself up, in he would go again. gram in Florida. Yet in this environment, loss of a child who is alive, for they are truly He was trying to get clean for his girlfriend there is a bill passing through the commit- lost. I [know lots of] parents who have lost and unborn child when he passed away, and tees allowing nurse practitioners and physi- their child and I can’t imagine their pain and he was happy, thinking he was getting bet- cian assistants to prescribe narcotics with- grief. I grieve for my addicted 26-year-old ter. Living with someone close who struggles out a doctor signing off on the order. I would daughter who is in the fight of her life [be- and then multiply that by two, and adoles- support this bill if they included the man- cause of] her Addiction. I watch her destroy- cence, young adulthood mixed in, and you date. And, of course, the FDA approved that ing herself every day. I don’t want to join have my descent as an empathetic aunt who children as young as 11 years old can be pre- the mothers who have lost their child to this felt powerless to change anything. scribed OxyContin. We definitely need an in- Epidemic. I know how I suffer now and I just Then the bottom dropped out. My cousin, vestigation. can’t go there. I will continue to fight for my John Ahern, passed at the end of August Madam President, as you can see, community. Will you [please] join me? after a long period of recovery alone in the That is Arlene’s story. woods. It didn’t matter he came from privi- these are problems that we have all Indiana is one of the States that has lege or was the nicest person I had every over the country. This is not just your been hit so hard also. This is Danielle’s known in my life for so long. He leaves be- State and not just my State. I know it story from Southern Indiana. hind three loving sons. They both couldn’t is hard. They say we need someone in access the help they needed at various My name is Danielle McCowan. I live in there, so let’s just go ahead and con- stages, including recovery, and died alone. firm Dr. Califf. Dr. Califf is an honor- southern Indiana and work as a server. It is my mission to stand up for them and About 2 and a half years ago a customer by able man. He is still there. He is going the young people like my niece who began to be there. He has been there for 1 the name of Josh Harvey left me his number. her struggle at 14, and now approaching 18 At the time he told me he was living in Chi- has some clean time. There are no support year. In the 1 year that he has been cago for school. Little did I know he was in programs in my community for this age there, we have basically put more opi- rehab there. Granted, I didn’t know about his group, and especially for non-White young ate drugs on the market without even addiction for over a year because we hadn’t people like my niece and nephew. They are going through a clinical overview. If stayed in constant contact. Over a year or so both of Latino descent. Please do something. ago I found out about his heroin addiction. that change were going to come, it He still told me little about it. I do know it People are begging us everywhere in would have come by now. I am sure he started out with prescription pills and later this country to help them, and basi- could have had input, and I would hope went to heroin when the pills became harder cally it starts with treating this as an that he would. to get. He served a month in jail in Michigan illness and not as a crime. It starts Dr. Califf has called a lot of our col- for the entire month of this past July over a also with having clinics, having basic leagues and said that these changes heroin related charge. He came home imme- places where we can serve them and will be coming. This Senator will tell diately after and overdosed that same week- help them get clean. They cannot do it you the changes they recommended end. Luckily, his dad saved him that time. when they said they were going to Now he got enrolled in college and was going by themselves, and they are the first to to an outpatient program doing better. Or so tell you. The stories I am reading here make changes. They said: We are going we all thought. School let out for break and exemplify that so well. to make sure that we are going to start I guess it all went downhill. He came to me I have a Florida story here, and Flor- listening to our staff and people who on November the 4th telling me he had used ida has also been ravaged. Florida was are reviewing these drugs. a couple of times and wanted my advice. I a problem that we had in West Virginia They are going to listen to them, but suggested an in-patient program. He went to because of the pill mills there. People there is no mandate that they will Wellstone after he left my house. He sat for would take the bus down or they could have to follow. several hours and finally was given a room. This Senator has a piece of legisla- I went and checked on him 2 different times take a cheap flight down to Florida, buy all the pills they could and come tion that the Presiding Officer coau- while he waited to make sure he was there. thored, and I appreciate that very Thursday I didn’t receive any calls. Friday back. Florida has been very helpful in nothing either. Then Saturday morning, the the last years trying to stop the pill much. Basically what we are saying is 7th of November, his mother called me to epidemic. this: When you have your advisory break my heart. He had passed away that This is Janet from Fort Lauderdale. committee—and every drug must go Friday, the 6th, over in Louisville and didn’t Dear Senator Manchin. I appreciate you through an advisory committee’s opin- know who to contact until that Saturday taking the time to stop the appointment of ion, and if they recommend as they did morning, I guess. He had checked himself out Dr. Califf from becoming the FDA commis- with Zohydro to not let it go on the of Wellstone, broke into his house, took his sioner. I founded STOPPnow—Stop the Orga- market, that cannot be bypassed, ne- Xbox which he later either pawned or traded nized Pill Pushers now—due to all the drug- glected, or pushed aside. Our bill would for heroin. Never in a million years did I addicted babies I was caring for as a neo- basically state that they must bring it think I’d become close to anybody addicted natal intensive care nurse at a children’s to heroin. It doesn’t discriminate. It can get to the people’s representatives in Con- hospital in Broward County, FL. We started gress and state why it is so very impor- ahold of any and everybody. Never in my life holding protests in front of the 150 pill mills have I been so depressed or heartbroken. All that were in Broward County alone. Many tant for them to bring this new high- I want is his story shared. He was my happy parents came out to protest with us. Parents powered drug to the market—as if we ending gone away too soon. from all over the country contacted us as don’t have enough. They continue. They continue on, well. Too many parents are crying them- The United States has 5 percent of these stories, the heartaches and the selves to sleep over the loss of their child. the world’s population but consumes 80

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I know we feel the pain, partisanship into a process that should Now, as a U.S. Senator, I want my and we are going to try to make these be about our obligations as Americans. questions answered. I want to make changes and make sure this agency will The Constitution is very clear. Let sure my constituents have a seat at the do what it is supposed to do. me take a moment to read from it di- table and I get to push nominees for I yield the floor. rectly. the highest Court in the land on the Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I In article II, which clearly defines issues I care about most, but I can’t do ask unanimous consent to speak as in the powers of the President, section 2 that if Republicans play election-year morning business. states that ‘‘he shall nominate and by politics and don’t even allow us to have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and with the Advice and Consent of the that debate. The American people will objection, it is so ordered. Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, not have a voice, the Court will be dys- REMEMBERING JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA other public Ministers and Consuls, functional for a year longer, and Re- Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, Judges of the supreme Court and all publicans will have politicized a proc- first of all, I want to take a moment to other Officers of the United States.’’ ess that should be above this sort of honor the life and service of Supreme Madam President, this could not be petty partisanship. Court Justice Antonin Scalia. more explicit. The President ‘‘shall Many Republicans may not want to Justice Scalia was a dedicated public nominate’’ and shall appoint with ‘‘the hear this, but Barack Obama is still servant who gave so many years to our Advice and Consent of the Senate’’— President Obama for almost a full year courts and our country. He and I didn’t not shall nominate in the first 3 years, more. This Senator is hopeful that Re- agree on every issue, but his intellect, not shall nominate unless the Senate publicans will step back from this very passion, and commitment were unques- leadership wants to keep the seat open dangerous and very partisan path they for a while. The President ‘‘shall nomi- tionable. I know he will be missed, and are on and work with us to consider nate.’’ That is his responsibility. the thoughts and prayers of Wash- and confirm a nominee in a reasonable ington State families go out to his Then it is our responsibility in the Senate to consider, advise, and ulti- timeframe. family. Families across the country deserve mately help make sure that the va- FILLING THE SUPREME COURT VACANCY to have a functioning Supreme Court cancy is filled with a qualified person. Madam President, people across the and a Congress that works well enough country are now looking at what is Of course, the Senate has the right to weigh in with our advice and consent. to allow this to happen. happening here in Congress, and they Thank you, Madam President. It is our job to vet nominees sent to us are frustrated. They look at the many I yield the floor. by the President, to make sure they challenges we face as a Nation, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. are qualified for the job, and to deter- they want Democrats and Republicans The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mine if they meet the basic standards to work together to tackle them to clerk will call the roll. of honesty, ethics, qualifications, and make sure our government is func- The legislative clerk proceeded to fairness. Personally, this Senator will tioning and that it is working for all of call the roll. want to evaluate if they will be inde- our families, not just the wealthy and Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I pendent, evenhanded in deciding cases, few. ask unanimous consent that the order and if they will uphold our rights and Madam President, I share that frus- for the quorum call be rescinded. liberties, including the critical right to tration. We have been able to get The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. privacy. GARDNER). Without objection, it is so things done when Democrats and Re- Republican leaders are not objecting ordered. publicans work together to break to a person; they are objecting to this through the gridlock. That shouldn’t Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I President being allowed to do his job. ask unanimous consent to speak for up end just because it is an election year. That is not advice and consent; it is po- It certainly should not end when it to 20 minutes. liticize and obstruct. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without comes to one of our most important Republicans say there is a precedent objection, it is so ordered. roles here in the Senate, working with to stall on Supreme Court nominations the President to evaluate and confirm in the last year of a President’s term. CLIMATE CHANGE judges for the highest court in our That is not true. President Reagan had Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I land. Justice Kennedy confirmed with a am here now for the 128th time to urge The Supreme Court plays such an im- unanimous vote in a Democratic Sen- that we wake up to the ugly changes portant role in protecting the rights, ate in his last year in office. that carbon pollution is wreaking on liberties, and responsibilities of all Since 1975, the average number of our climate. It is happening all around Americans. Over the years the Court days from nomination to final Senate us, and it is happening right now, not has made decisions that have moved vote is about 70 days. So this kind of in some far-off future. our country in the right direction, and obstruction and partisanship is abso- As humans we are terrestrial beings. it has made decisions that have set us lutely wrong. People across the coun- We live on the land. So naturally we back. When the Court can do its work, try will not stand for it, and I hope our pay more attention to the experience it offers certainty to people across the Republican leaders will back down and where we live—things such as increas- country when it comes to their rights do the right thing because evaluating ing average temperatures on the land as workers or as patients or as con- and confirming Supreme Court Jus- and changes in extreme weather when sumers or as women or as citizens. At tices is one of the most important roles it hits the land. We don’t so much pay its best, it helps our judicial system we have in the U.S. Senate. attention to what is happening in our rise above politics, above partisanship, In fact, it is this issue that actually warming and acidifying oceans. and above the spats and sniping of the pushed me to run for the Senate in the The oceans are a big deal in climate moment. In order to do that, the Court first place. Back in 1991 I was a State change. For decades the oceans have must have a full bench. It cannot have senator, a former school board mem- absorbed more than 90 percent of the vacancies leading to potential dead- ber, a mom. Like so many people at excess heat trapped in the atmosphere locks at every turn. that time, I watched the Clarence by greenhouse gas emissions. Of all the That is why I was so disappointed Thomas confirmation hearings. For different places the excess heat goes, 93 that hours after Justice Scalia passed days I watched in frustration. percent is into the oceans. What we see away, Republican leaders jumped out I couldn’t believe this nominee in the atmosphere—the temperature of the gate to say they would not allow wasn’t pushed on the issues that I and changes we have already measured, the

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Scroll forward to the decade 2005 to and oysters, make their shells from A study published in the journal Na- 2014, and the number of flood days in calcium carbonate, and calcium car- ture Climate Change found that the Annapolis jumps to 394 from 32—in one bonate dissolves in acidified seawater. oceans have absorbed as much energy decade—and 219 flood days were re- Here is how Bob Rheault, executive just since 1997 as they had in the pre- corded in Charleston. director of the East Coast Shellfish ceding 130 years—as much in 20 years, Sea level rise brings coastal erosion, Growers Association, put it: less than 20 years, as they had in the and it brings saltwater inundation of The only thing we know for sure is that preceding 130 years. coastal marshes and habitats. It ampli- the larvae, in that first 48-hour period before According to an Associated Press fies the effects of storm surge and they start feeding, are tremendously suscep- write-up of the study’s findings, ‘‘Since flooding as storms ride ashore on high- tible to dissolution. Their energy budget goes negative because they haven’t started 1997, Earth’s oceans have absorbed er seas. It changes flood zones and af- to feed yet, and if they haven’t got enough man-made heat energy equivalent to a fects flood insurance for homeowners. energy in that egg and they’re starting to Hiroshima-style bomb being exploded These are real problems, and they are dissolve, then it takes extra energy to lay every second for 75 straight years.’’ serious problems. down shell, and they sometimes don’t make That is the energy load of heat that Dr. Strauss explains in a New York it. has gone into our oceans—a Hiroshima- Times article this week: Here we see normal, healthy oyster style bomb exploded every second for 75 It’s not the tide. It’s not the wind. It’s us. larvae in those first few crucial days of straight years. What does all that ex- The main culprit is carbon dioxide development, compared to larvae grow- cess energy mean for the oceans? It building up in the atmosphere, which ing in more acidic ocean water. means that sea levels are rising, in again in 2015 reached new record levels. NOAA scientists have projected that part due to melting glaciers but also To put a little context on this, for as the world’s oceans and coastal estu- because of expanding ocean water. It is long as human beings have inhabited aries will become 150 percent more basic physics, explained by the prin- planet Earth, we have existed safely in acidic by 2100. This could mean disaster ciple of thermal expansion. When the a range between 170 and 300 parts per for shellfish—a $1 billion industry ocean warms, it expands. It can’t go million of carbon dioxide in the atmos- around the country. U.S. shellfish pro- down, so it comes up along our shores. phere. Unfortunately, we broke beyond duction is currently expected to see a We have measured sea level rise in 300 parts per million early last century, 10- to 25-percent reduction in the next Rhode Island since 1930. Since then, the and we haven’t looked back. We have five decades, according to the Woods water level is up nearly 10 inches at the now exceeded 400 parts per million. Hole Oceanographic Institute. Again, tide gauge at Naval Station Newport, Among its harms, this excess carbon pardon me for being serious about this, and rates of sea level rise are on the in- dioxide has a particularly damaging but it is currently predicted that a crease worldwide. Since 1993, global sea chemical effect on our oceans. Oceans, major industry in my State is going to level has risen at a rate approximately in addition to absorbing 90 percent of be knocked down 10 to 25 percent be- double the average rate observed the heat, I pointed out, are absorbing cause we are making our oceans acidic through the 20th century. It is accel- about 30 percent of the carbon diox- with carbon pollution. erating. ide—it goes right into the oceans— A study published last year found Current forecasts confirm that if we roughly 600 gigatons since that Rhode Island’s shellfish popu- do nothing to curb greenhouse gas preindustrial times. As all that carbon lations are especially vulnerable. Mark emissions over the next decades, the is absorbed into the oceans, it changes Gibson is the deputy chief of marine oceans could rise as much as 3 or 4 feet the oceans’ chemistry. It makes the fisheries at the Rhode Island Depart- by 2100. Our State coastal management oceans more acidic. The chemical reac- ment of Environmental Management, agency predicts that we could see as tion is simple, but the effects on the and he calls ocean acidification a ‘‘sig- much as 7 feet of sea level rise in the ocean are serious. nificant threat’’ to local fisheries. I Ocean State, in Rhode Island, by the This chart shows ocean pH—or acid- don’t know how many Senators are ex- end of the century. I hope my col- ity—over the past 25 million years, and pected to forget or ignore a significant leagues understand that when I come we can see some variation across those threat to an industry in their home to do this, I am deadly serious about millions of years. This is what is pro- State because it is inconvenient for things that are predicted to happen in jected for the next 100 years: pH drops lobbyists and for the fossil fuel indus- my State. equals acidity rises. try, but I don’t think that is a fair This week, the Proceedings of the According to a research article pub- thing to ask of me. National Academy of Sciences reported lished in the journal Nature Geo- But acidification is not the only that global sea levels are rising at science, the rate of change in ocean problem for fishermen. In a 2015 survey their fastest rate in nearly 3,000 years. acidity is already faster than at any from the Center for American Progress, That study also estimates that about time recorded in the past 50 million 40 percent of fishermen in the North- half of the 20th century sea level rise years. Scientists go back and they can east reported catching new fish species would not have occurred without glob- see this in the geologic record. We have they don’t usually see in the waters al warming. broken every record for 50 million they fish. Rhode Islanders are starting The lead author, Dr. Robert Kopp, an years—millions of years before human to catch tarpon and grouper, usually earth scientist at Rutgers University, beings were ever on the planet. tropical fish; our valuable winter floun- explained in the New York Times: This all may sound esoteric, but it der fishery is virtually gone; and our Physics tells us that sea-level change and has real hometown consequences for lobstermen have to go farther and far- temperature change should go hand-in-hand. Rhode Island, where coastal life defines ther out to sea to find cooler waters This new geological record confirms it. our heritage, our culture, and our econ- where they can catch their lobsters. Sea level rise matters to my con- omy. Fishing is big business in my Among the fishermen surveyed, 80 stituents and to all coastal commu- State. Rhode Island’s annual farmed percent of those who noticed ‘‘warmer nities. A related study, led by Dr. Rob- oyster production, for instance, is val- water temperatures’’ attribute it to ert Strauss, found that approximately ued at over $5 million. But carbon pol- climate change. This is new. When I three-quarters of the tidal flood days lution is changing the very chemistry first got to the Senate, if I went down now occurring in towns along the east in which those oysters must survive. to Galilee—Rhode Island’s largest fish- coast are a result of the rise in sea Research on the effects of ocean ing port—and tried to talk to the fish- level caused by human emissions. For acidification on shellfish and other ma- ermen there about climate change or example, looking at tide gauge data, 32 rine life can barely keep up with a rap- ocean acidification, I was lucky if they flood days were recorded in the decade idly acidifying ocean—another reason didn’t throw me off the pier. They from 1955 to 1964 at Annapolis, MD, and we need more money for research. didn’t want to hear about it. But then 34 flood days were recorded in that Change is coming at us faster. We have it started to hit home. Now fishermen

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They know these waters, and I will never forget our road trips determines there is an imminent dan- when they say that the ocean has across Montana. There were times ger to the public health and safety, but changed and it is getting weird out when we would spend countless hours the Controlled Substances Act does not in a small, little compact car—I am there, we should listen. They are on define what constitutes an imminent used to driving my big Ford pickup— the water every day, and they see these danger. S. 483 clarifies the Attorney that we would rent and literally drive changes happen before their very eyes. General’s authority under this provi- I hope my Republican colleagues are thousands of miles across Montana and visit all the small towns. sion by specifying that imminent dan- like those fishermen. I am sure some of ger means that, ‘‘due to failure of the them probably want to throw me off a Nobody was a greater advocate for rural Montana issues—somebody who registrant to maintain effective con- pier for all these talks, but mostly trols against diversion or otherwise they probably just don’t want to hear lived it and breathed it her entire life— than Alee Lockman. In fact, one of the comply with the obligations of a reg- about climate change. But what I am istrant under this title or title III, hoping is that soon they will hear it best nights of the month was our there is a substantial likelihood of an from the fishermen in their own monthly tele-townhall meeting, where immediate threat that death, serious States, or their farmers or their for- tens of thousands of Montanans would bodily harm, or abuse of a controlled esters, and that they will hear it from know Alee’s voice because she would substance will occur in the absence of their State health officials, their State always introduce me. I always took an immediate suspension of the reg- emergency officials, their own State pride in announcing: ‘‘You just heard universities, and they will listen. When from Alee Lockman from Brockton, istration.’’ they do, they will realize the fossil fuel MT.’’ It is the intent of the bill authors I could always count on her to pro- industry has been duplicitous with that the phrase ‘‘substantial likelihood vide wisdom and much needed insight, them and has been leading them away of an immediate threat that death, se- particularly when it came to my pro- from their own State’s best interests. rious bodily harm, or abuse of a con- lific social media feeds. Sometimes They will learn that the fossil fuel in- trolled substance will occur’’ include Alee would place guardrails around dustry lobbyists are false friends as situations where evidence of diversion what I probably should or should not well as greedy ones. indicates there is a substantial likeli- be saying. We have a clear scientific under- We are going to miss Alee Lockman. hood that abuse of a controlled sub- standing of the problem. Yet relentless Alee has gone on to pursue a great, new stance will occur—that is it is the in- fossil fuel opposition prevents us from opportunity, which I am very excited tent of the authors that this language moving toward a solution. It is a dis- about for her, and I wish her the very authorize the Attorney General to grace, frankly. best. issue an immediate suspension order in It is time to pay attention to reality, I wish to thank Alee Lockman for cases where evidence of diversion to the evidence, to what our farmers her service to the people of Montana, points to a substantial likelihood of and foresters, and, yes, our fishermen to this Nation, and to this institution. abuse, provided the other conditions are telling us. It is time to shut off the You are going to be missed, Alee, and for issuing such an order are met. toxic polluter-paid politics that cloud we wish you the best of luck in your fu- In addition to these important clari- this issue and give Washington a dirty ture endeavors. name. It is time, indeed, to wake up. fications, S. 483 will also facilitate Mr. President, I yield the floor. f greater collaboration between reg- I suggest the absence of a quorum. MORNING BUSINESS istrants and relevant Federal actors in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask combatting prescription drug abuse. In clerk will call the roll. unanimous consent that the Senate be particular, the bill provides a mecha- The legislative clerk proceeded to in a period of morning business, with nism for companies who inadvertently call the roll. Senators permitted to speak therein violate the Controlled Substances Act Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask for up to 10 minutes each. to submit a corrective action plan to unanimous consent that the order for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without remediate the violation before their the quorum call be rescinded. objection, it is so ordered. registration is suspended and the sup- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f ply of drugs to patients is interrupted. objection, it is so ordered. This provision will encourage greater TRIBUTE TO ALEE LOCKMAN ENSURING PATIENT ACCESS AND self-reporting of violations and pro- EFFECTIVE DRUG ENFORCEMENT Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I rise to mote joint efforts between government ACT recognize Alee Lockman. and private actors to stem the tide of Alee Lockman is the pride of Brock- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today I prescription drug abuse. It will also ton, MT. In fact, Alee grew up on her wish to discuss S. 483, the Ensuring Pa- help ensure that supply chains remain family’s wheat farm 10 miles north of tient Access and Effective Drug En- intact for legitimate uses such as the Brockton in eastern Montana. Alee is forcement Act, which the Judiciary alleviation of pain and illness. also the pride of Froid High School, a Committee reported out by voice vote classic high school in Montana. She right before we went into recess. At the S. 483 takes a balanced approach to was the valedictorian of a graduating outset, I would like to thank Senator the problem of prescription drug abuse. class size of six. Alee graduated from WHITEHOUSE for his important work on It clarifies and further defines the At- Froid High School and went on to Har- this bill. He and his staff have been torney General’s enforcement powers vard and graduated in 2010. crucial partners in helping to move while seeking to avoid situations that Alee Lockman also served as my this legislation forward. may lead to an interruption in the sup- communications director for the past 3 S. 483 will bring much-needed clarity ply of medicine to suffering patients. It years. She came back to Washington to several key provisions of the Con- reflects a measured, carefully nego- when I was elected to the House and trolled Substances Act. In particular, tiated compromise between stake- served on my team there. She worked it will better delineate the standards a holders and law enforcement that will on my campaign staff as well when we company must satisfy in order to ob- enable both to work together more ef- ran for the U.S. Senate. And thanks to tain a Controlled Substances Act reg- fectively. I thank Senator WHITEHOUSE Alee’s tireless work and strong work istration and the circumstances under again for his work on this bill and urge ethic, we were able to win that race, which a registration may be suspended my colleagues to give it their strong and she came over to the Senate side without an adjudicative proceeding. support.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23FE6.058 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S955 VOTE EXPLANATION giant and tireless defender of the Con- and our Nation owes him a debt of Ms. HEITKAMP. Mr. President, I was stitution. Justice Scalia dedicated his gratitude for his service. My wife, necessarily absent for yesterday’s vote life to his country and the rule of law. Diana, and I send our prayers and con- on the motion to invoke cloture on the His passing is a significant loss for the dolences to the Scalia family. nomination of Robert McKinnon Califf Court and the United States. f Few Associate Justices of the Su- to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, preme Court capture the attention of 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CON- Department of Health and Human both lawyers and non-lawyers like Jus- GRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS Services, so I could attend the funeral tice Scalia has throughout his career. FOUNDATION AND 45TH ANNI- service for Police Officer Jason Moszer Antonin Scalia used wit, humor, and VERSARY OF THE CONGRES- with the city of Fargo, ND, who lost colorful writing to captivate Ameri- SIONAL BLACK CAUCUS his life in the line of duty. cans in his judicial opinions and edu- Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, today I Had I been present, I would have cational talks. Justice Scalia also felt wish to honor the 40th anniversary of voted yea on the motion. strongly about protecting the rights of the Congressional Black Caucus Foun- f the individual and did so in monu- dation, Incorporated, CBCF. It is fit- NOMINATION OBJECTION mental opinions interpreting the First, ting that during the month we cele- Second, Fourth, and Sixth Amend- brate Black history, we commemorate Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, we ments. In the immediate days fol- the decades of service CBCF has ren- have witnessed in this administration lowing his passing, I received substan- dered to the Nation by advancing pol- Executive overreach with increasing tial correspondence from Wyoming icy issues that impact the global Black boldness. One manifestation of Execu- residents praising his work for uphold- community. tive overreach is the shocking indiffer- ing the Constitution and defending in- Black History Month is an ideal time ence with which departmental agencies dividual liberties. to reflect on the ways the law has spurn the congressionally mandated A number of my colleagues have al- shaped the African-American experi- rulemaking processes in favor of regu- ready mentioned how Justice Scalia ence. Our Nation has come a long way lating under the guise of ‘‘guidance would always put the Constitution since the time when schools were seg- documents.’’ Guidance documents in first, even if it conflicted with his per- regated by law. No longer does the law their proper form advise the public of sonal views. This was the case when bar African Americans from the voting their obligations under existing law Justice Scalia voted to uphold the booth. Today we have African-Amer- and, therefore, merely interpret the right of protesters to burn the Amer- ican Members of Congress who help law without imposing any additional ican flag—even though he strongly dis- craft the law; Yet the important work obligation. Agencies are quick to echo agreed with flag desecration. of civil rights remains unfinished. that guidance documents do not have When it comes to privacy, Justice Since 1976, CBCF has been a critical the force and effect of law; yet govern- Scalia established himself as a leading partner with Congress in the fight for mentwide, agencies increasingly have champion of the Fourth Amendment, equal rights. As a nonpartisan non- used guidance as an end-run around the particularly when it comes to privacy profit institute dedicated to elimi- rulemaking process in violation of Fed- in one’s home or car. nating racial disparities, CBCF has Justice Scalia also authored a land- eral law. served as an inspiration to not just Af- mark majority opinion upholding gun The Department of Education’s Of- rican Americans, but to people across rights under the Second Amendment fice for Civil Rights is such an offender. the globe. However, its legacy and im- which reiterated the constitutional Their guidance documents, including pact have been far from symbolic. right of an individual to keep and bear Dear Colleague letters on harassment From helping to make the birthday arms in the District of Columbia, a and bullying, issued October 23, 2010, of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Fed- right which was later incorporated to and sexual violence, issued April 4, eral holiday, to rebuilding commu- all States. 2011, purport to merely interpret title nities impacted by Hurricane Katrina, IX of the Education Amendments of Justice Scalia also fought ardently for religious freedoms under the Estab- to working on major legislation like 1972, yet advance troublesome policies the Elementary and Secondary Edu- not contemplated by the text of title lishment Clause and joined others in upholding freedom of association under cation Act, to building a virtual li- IX or its implementing regulations. brary project to shed a spotlight on the I appreciate the fact that these guid- the First Amendment. From his earliest days on the Su- work of Black-elected officials, CBCF ance documents predated Mr. King’s preme Court, Scalia approached the has stood alongside African-American service at the Department of Edu- Constitution and statutes passed by elected leaders on some of the most cation, and I do not assert that he had Congress as a textualist. He protected critical policy issues of our time. any role in developing or issuing the the vertical separation of power in our As we move in 2016, the work of CBCF letters. However, in a letter dated Jan- federalist system which keeps deci- is more important than ever. Today uary 7, 2016, I asked him to clarify his sions closer to the people and fought people of color face disparities in the role as Acting Secretary, in no uncer- for the separation of powers amongst areas of criminal justice reform, voting tain terms, that the policies expounded the three branches of Federal Govern- rights, and economic development both in the 2010 and 2011 letters not required ment. at home and abroad. Its founders—Nira by the terms of title IX cannot be Most recently, Justice Scalia chal- Hardon Long, Albert Nellum, and Con- grounds for any adverse action. lenged Executive overreach in the gresswoman Yvonne Burke—envisioned To my disappointment, his response unanimous decision of the Supreme CBCF as an important contributor in failed to do so. Mr. King should commit Court invalidating President Obama’s the quest for racial equality. to use the office of the Secretary to unconstitutional recess appointments The need remains. The vision lives rein in the regulatory abuses within to the National Labor Relations Board on. And we have more work to do. I am the Department of Education and en- and the Consumer Financial Protection confident CBCF will continue to serve courage his Cabinet counterparts to do Bureau. our country admirably and protect Af- the same. Until such time as such com- Finally, Justice Scalia’s writings, ju- rican Americans vigorously. I salute mitments are made, I intend to object dicial philosophy, and lectures have in- CBCF for their service and celebrate to his nomination. fluenced future generations of lawyers their 40th anniversary. f and jurists. Whether, during oral argu- This year also marks the 45th anni- ment, asking if the government can versary of the founding of the Congres- REMEMBERING JUSTICE ANTONIN ‘‘make people buy broccoli’’ or ref- sional Black Caucus, CBC. I express my SCALIA erencing Cole Porter lyrics in opinions, appreciation to the 13 founding mem- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I wish to Scalia used words to rebut, challenge, bers of the CBC in 1971 and the 17 mem- offer a few words remembering Asso- and persuade. bers of the CBC class of 1976 for paving ciate Justice Antonin Scalia of the Su- Justice Scalia’s legacy and legal the way for African-American Members preme Court. America has lost a legal precedents will stand the test of time, of Congress, like me, to follow in their

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23FE6.022 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 23, 2016 footsteps. Their dedication to ensuring ples Academy, Rice Memorial High Norris for everything he has done to America fulfills the promise of equal School, Rutland High School, South advance the needs of California vet- justice for all serves as a constant in- Burlington High School, South Roy- erans and wish him and wife, Sandy, all spiration. I stand on the shoulders of alton High School, Spaulding High the best as he retires from legislative giants in CBC, and I salute their sac- School, St. Johnsbury Academy, Staf- service with the VFW.∑ rifice. ford Technical Center, Twinfield High f (At the request of Mr. REID, the fol- School, Union High School, Vergennes lowing statement was ordered to be Union High School, Vermont Commons TRIBUTE TO ANGELA MERKLE printed in the RECORD.) School, Whitcomb High School, ∑ Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I f Winooski High School, Woodside Juve- wish to recognize Angela Merkle, an in- nile Rehab Center, and Woodstock VERMONT ESSAY CONTEST tern in my Washington, DC, office, for Union High School. all of the hard work she has done for ∑ Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I Additionally, I would like to thank me, my staff, and the State of South would like to extend my sincere thanks the schools where an especially large Dakota. for the continued involvement of number of students wrote essays. Angela is a graduate of Canton High Vermont high school teachers and prin- Vermont Commons School and School in Canton, SD. She recently cipals in my annual State of the Union Missisquoi Valley Union High School graduated from Augustana University essay contest. This year, 799 Vermont had more than 25 participants. Green in Sioux Falls, where she studied gov- students from 39 high schools wrote es- Mountain Technology and Career Cen- ernment and international affairs. She says detailing what they thought were ter and South Burlington High School is a positive and diligent worker who the most important issues facing our both had more than 50 students write has been devoted to getting the most country. We could not have achieved essays. Mount Abraham Union High out of her internship experience and this level of participation without the School had more than 100 members of who has been a true asset to the office. help of engaged educators throughout their freshmen class write essays. Rut- I extend my sincere thanks and ap- the State. land High School assigned the contest preciation to Angela for all of the fine Each and every day, teachers encour- to their entire freshmen class, with work she has done and wish her contin- age students to think critically and de- more than 200 students participating. ued success in the years to come.∑ velop their own ideas. I appreciate that I would like to thank all of f so many teachers have used the essay Vermont’s teachers and principals for contest to challenge their students to their tireless work educating students MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE share what they consider to be prior- and for helping to make the sixth an- ities for the United States. This year’s ENROLLED BILL SIGNED nual State of the Union essay contest a At 6:12 p.m., a message from the submissions were some of the most success.∑ thoughtful to date, and I have no doubt House of Representatives, delivered by f that is because of the encouragement Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- of engaged teachers from across the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS nounced that the Speaker has signed State. the following enrolled bill: The success of this essay contest also H.R. 644. An act to reauthorize trade facili- depends on a dedicated team of volun- TRIBUTE TO DAVID B. NORRIS tation and trade enforcement functions and teer judges, all of whom are also high ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I wish to activities, and for other purposes. school teachers. This year, we asked recognize and congratulate Mr. David The enrolled bill was subsequently our five judges—some of whom have B. Norris, national vice chairman for signed by the Acting President pro served for many years—to read more legislation of Veterans of Foreign tempore (Mr. DAINES). essays in less time, and we greatly ap- Wars, on his retirement after more f preciate the serious consideration and than three decades of service to Cali- commitment they brought to the task. fornia veterans. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER I would like to take a moment to rec- A resident of Tracy, CA, Mr. Norris COMMUNICATIONS ognize this year’s judges: Bradley Ar- enlisted in the Army in January 1966 The following communications were cher, Woodstock Union High School; and served his country honorably, de- laid before the Senate, together with Jason Gorczyk, Milton High School; ploying to Vietnam with the 7th Psy- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Krista Huling, South Burlington High chological Operations Group. In rec- uments, and were referred as indicated: School; Roberta ‘‘Cookie’’ Steponaitis, ognition of his contributions, he re- EC–4405. A communication from the Direc- Vergennes Union High School; and ceived the Vietnam Service Medal, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Terri Vest, Twinfield Union School. Presidential Unit Citation with oak Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- I would also like to enter into the leaf cluster, and Good Conduct Medal ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- RECORD the names of the 39 high with oak leaf cluster. titled ‘‘Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances’’ schools that participated this year: Following his service to the country, (FRL No. 9939–59–OCSPP) received in the Of- Arlington Memorial High School, Mr. Norris received his associates of fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- ruary 9, 2016; to the Committee on Agri- Bellows Falls Union High School, Bel- arts degree in business from Northwest culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. lows Free Academy—Fairfax, Blue Missouri State University in 1974 and EC–4406. A communication from the Direc- Mountain High School, Burlington went on to become a paralegal for Cen- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, High School, Burlington Technical tury Law Offices in Costa Mesa and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Center, Burr & Burton Academy, San Ramon, CA, and serve on the city ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Canaan Memorial High School, Cham- of Tracy planning commission. titled ‘‘Benzyl acetate; Exemption from the plain Valley Union High School, Mr. Norris joined the VFW in 1968 at Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9941– Colchester High School, Enosburg Falls Post 9723 in Okinawa, Japan, and, as a 49–OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 9, 2016; High School, Green Mountain Tech- life member, has served on several to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, nology and Career Center, Hanover California and national committees, and Forestry. High School, Hartford High School, including as the national chaplain, na- EC–4407. A communication from the Direc- Harwood Union High School, Leland tional chief of staff, and national judge tor of the Regulatory Management Division, and Gray Union High School, Mill advocate general. He is also a member Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- River Union High School, Milton High of the Vietnam Veterans of America ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- School, Missisquoi Valley Union High and a life member of the American Le- titled ‘‘Fluridone; Pesticide Tolerances’’ School, Mount Mansfield Union High gion. (FRL No. 9941–69–OCSPP) received in the Of- fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- School, Mt. Abraham Union High Mr. Norris has been a tireless advo- ruary 12, 2016; to the Committee on Agri- School, Mt. Anthony Union High cate for veterans and a leading voice on culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. School, North Country Union High efforts to assist female and homeless EC–4408. A communication from the Con- School, Northfield High School, Peo- veterans. I would like to thank Mr. gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and

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A communication from the Assist- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to ant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Devel- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Compli- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Conditions opment and Acquisition), transmitting, pur- ance with Order EA–12–049, Order Modifying for Payment of Highly Pathogenic Avian In- suant to law, a report relative to all repairs Licenses with Regard to Requirements for fluenza Indemnity Claims’’ ((RIN0579–AE14) and maintenance performed on any covered Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design- (Docket No. APHIS–2015–0061)) received in Navy vessel in any shipyard outside the Basis External Events’’ (JLD–ISG–2012–01, the Office of the President of the Senate on United States or Guam during the preceding Revision 1) received in the Office of the February 9, 2016; to the Committee on Agri- fiscal year; to the Committee on Armed President of the Senate on February 11, 2016; culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Services. to the Committee on Environment and Pub- EC–4409. A communication from the Asso- EC–4417. A communication from the Assist- lic Works. ciate Administrator of the Specialty Crops ant Secretary of Defense (Logistics and Ma- EC–4428. A communication from the Direc- Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, terial Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- Department of Agriculture, transmitting, law, the National Defense Stockpile (NDS) latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Annual Materials Plan (AMP) for fiscal year to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes ‘‘Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in 2017 and the succeeding 4 years, fiscal years to Buried and Underground Piping and Tank Washington; Decreased Assessment Rate’’ 2018—2021; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Recommendations’’ (LR–ISG–2015–01) re- (Docket No. AMS–FV–15–0033; FV15–922–1 ices. ceived in the Office of the President of the FIR) received in the Office of the President EC–4418. A communication from the Acting Senate on February 11, 2016; to the Com- of the Senate on February 11, 2016; to the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense mittee on Environment and Public Works. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, EC–4429. A communication from the Direc- Forestry. pursuant to law, the Annual Report of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–4410. A communication from the Asso- Reserve Forces Policy Board for 2015; to the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ciate Administrator of the Specialty Crops Committee on Armed Services. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, EC–4419. A communication from the Prin- titled ‘‘Clean Air Act Title V Operating Per- Department of Agriculture, transmitting, cipal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense mit Program Revision; West Virginia’’ (FRL pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled (Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- No. 9942–12–Region 3) received in the Office of ‘‘Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Pro- port relative to assistance provided by the the President of the Senate on February 9, motion, Research and Information Order; Department of Defense (DoD) for sporting 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Late Payment and Interest Charges on Past events during calendar year 2015; to the Com- Public Works. Due Assessments’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–14– mittee on Armed Services. EC–4430. A communication from the Direc- 0082) received in the Office of the President EC–4420. A communication from the Sec- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the Senate on February 11, 2016; to the retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ant to law, the final six-month periodic re- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Forestry. port on the national emergency that was de- titled ‘‘Approval of Regional Haze BART Al- EC–4411. A communication from the Asso- clared in Executive Order 13348 of July 22, ternative Measure: Washington’’ (FRL No. ciate Administrator of the Fruit and Vege- 2004, relative to the former Liberian regime 9942–15–Region 10) received in the Office of table Programs, Agricultural Marketing the President of the Senate on February 9, of Charles Taylor; to the Committee on Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–4421. A communication from the Assist- Public Works. EC–4431. A communication from the Direc- entitled ‘‘Exemption of Organic Products ant Director for Legislative Affairs, Con- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, From Assessment Under a Commodity Pro- sumer Financial Protection Bureau, trans- motion Law’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–14–0032) Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled received in the Office of the President of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ‘‘The CFPB strategic plan, budget, and per- Senate on February 11, 2016; to the Com- titled ‘‘Allocations of Cross-State Air Pollu- formance plan and report’’; to the Com- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- tion Rule Allowances from New Unite Set- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- estry. Asides for the 2015 Compliance Year’’ (FRL EC–4412. A communication from the Asso- fairs. No. 9942–27–OAR) received in the Office of the EC–4422. A communication from the Chair ciate Administrator of the Specialty Crops President of the Senate on February 12, 2016; of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, to the Committee on Environment and Pub- System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Agriculture, transmitting, lic Works. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Board’s semiannual Monetary Policy Report EC–4432. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Kiwifruit Grown in California; Increased to Congress; to the Committee on Banking, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Assessment Rate’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–15– Housing, and Urban Affairs. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–4423. A communication from the Dep- 0056; FV15–920–1 FR) received in the Office of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the President of the Senate on February 11, uty Assistant Secretary for Export Adminis- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air 2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- tration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Quality Implementation Plans; 2008 Ozone trition, and Forestry. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- NAAQS Interstate Transport for Colorado, EC–4413. A communication from the Asso- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota’’ ciate Administrator of the Livestock, Poul- ‘‘Cuba Licensing Policy Revisions’’ (RIN0694– (FRL No. 9942–31–Region 8) received in the try and Seed Program, Agricultural Mar- AG79) received in the Office of the President Office of the President of the Senate on Feb- keting Service, Department of Agriculture, of the Senate on February 11, 2016; to the ruary 12, 2016; to the Committee on Environ- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban ment and Public Works. a rule entitled ‘‘Revision to Incorporate the Affairs. EC–4433. A communication from the Direc- Electronic Submission of the Import Request EC–4424. A communication from the Ad- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of Shell Eggs’’ ((RIN0581–AD41) (Docket No. ministrator, U.S. Energy Information Ad- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- AMS–LPS–14–0055)) received in the Office of ministration, Department of Energy, trans- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the President of the Senate on February 11, mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- 2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- ‘‘The Availability and Price of Petroleum mentation Plans; New Mexico/Albuquerque- trition, and Forestry. and Petroleum Products Produced in Coun- Bernalillo County; Infrastructure and Inter- EC–4414. A communication from the Con- tries Other Than Iran’’ ; to the Committee state Transport State Implementation Plan gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and on Energy and Natural Resources. for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Plant Health Inspection Service, Department EC–4425. A communication from the Execu- Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL No. 9942–29–Re- of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to tive Director, Federal Energy Regulatory gion 6) received in the Office of the President law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Importa- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, of the Senate on February 12, 2016; to the tion of Phalaenopsis Spp. Plants for Planting the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Update Committee on Environment and Public in Approved Growing Media From China to of Filing Fees’’ ((RIN1902–AF17) (Docket No. Works. the Continental United States’’ ((RIN0579– RM16–00002–000)) received in the Office of the EC–4434. A communication from the Direc- AE10) (Docket No. APHIS–2014–0106)) re- President of the Senate on February 11, 2016; tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ceived in the Office of the President of the to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Senate on February 11, 2016; to the Com- sources. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- EC–4426. A communication from the Chair- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- estry. man of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- mentation Plans; State of New Mexico/Albu- EC–4415. A communication from the Assist- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- querque-Bernalillo County; Infrastructure ant Secretary of Defense (Logistics and Ma- port relative to the progress made in licens- and Interstate Transport SIP 2010 Nitrogen terial Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to ing and constructing the Alaska Natural Gas Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality law, a report relative to the operations of Pipeline; to the Committee on Energy and Standards’’ (FRL No. 9942–30–Region 6) re- the National Defense Stockpile (NDS) for fis- Natural Resources. ceived in the Office of the President of the cal year 2015; to the Committee on Armed EC–4427. A communication from the Direc- Senate on February 12, 2016; to the Com- Services. tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- mittee on Environment and Public Works.

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A communication from the Direc- icaid Services, Department of Health and Management Area; New Cost Recovery Fee tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to Programs’’ (RIN0648–BE05) received in the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicaid Office of the President of the Senate on Feb- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Program; Final FY 2013 and Preliminary FY ruary 11, 2016; to the Committee on Com- titled ‘‘Approval of Iowa’s Air Quality Imple- 2015 Disproportionate Share Hospital Allot- merce, Science, and Transportation. mentation Plans; Polk County Board of ments, and Final FY 2013 and Preliminary f Health Rules and Regulations, Chapter V, FY 2015 Institutions for Mental Diseases Dis- Revisions.’’ (FRL No. 9942–37–Region 7) re- proportionate Share Hospital Limits’’ EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF ceived in the Office of the President of the ((RIN0983–ZB24) (CMS–2398-N)) received in COMMITTEE Senate on February 12, 2016; to the Com- the Office of the President of the Senate on mittee on Environment and Public Works. February 11, 2016; to the Committee on Fi- The following executive reports of EC–4436. A communication from the Direc- nance. nominations were submitted: tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–4445. A communication from the Assist- By Mr. MCCAIN for the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Armed Services. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Robert titled ‘‘Approval of Iowa’s State Implemen- law, a report relative to the Department’s S. Williams, to be Lieutenant General. tation Plan (SIP); Electronic Reporting Con- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) program for Air Force nomination of Col. Brook J. sistent with the Cross-Media Electronic Re- fiscal year 2015; to the Committee on Foreign Leonard, to be Brigadier General. porting Rule (CROMERR)’’ (FRL No. 9942–39– Relations. Region 7) received in the Office of the Presi- Air Force nomination of Col. Michael A. EC–4446. A communication from the Assist- Guetlein, to be Brigadier General. dent of the Senate on February 12, 2016; to ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of the Committee on Environment and Public Air Force nominations beginning with Health and Human Services, transmitting, Brig. Gen. Steven L. Basham and ending Works. pursuant to law, a performance report rel- EC–4437. A communication from the Direc- with Brig. Gen. John M. Wood, which nomi- ative to the Animal Drug User Fee Act for nations were received by the Senate and ap- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, fiscal year 2015; to the Committee on Health, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- peared in the Congressional Record on Janu- Education, Labor, and Pensions. ary 28, 2016. (minus 1 nominee: Brig. Gen. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–4447. A communication from the In- Paul D. Nelson) titled ‘‘Lead-based Paint Programs; Amend- spector General of the Railroad Retirement ment to Jurisdiction-Specific Certification Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, for the and Accreditation Requirements and Ren- Board’s Congressional Budget Justification Committee on Armed Services I report ovator Refresher Training Requirements’’ for fiscal year 2017; to the Committee on favorably the following nomination ((RIN2070–AK02) (FRL No. 9941–61)) received Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. in the Office of the President of the Senate lists which were printed in the RECORDs EC–4448. A communication from the Board on the dates indicated, and ask unani- on February 12, 2016; to the Committee on Members of the Railroad Retirement Board, Environment and Public Works. transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s mous consent, to save the expense of EC–4438. A communication from the Direc- Congressional Justification of Budget Esti- reprinting on the Executive Calendar tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mates Report for fiscal year 2017; to the that these nominations lie at the Sec- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and retary’s desk for the information of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Pensions. Senators. titled ‘‘Significant New Use Rule on Certain EC–4449. A communication from the Gen- Chemical Substances’’ ((RIN2070–AB27) (FRL The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without eral Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Cor- objection, it is so ordered. No. 9941–56)) received in the Office of the poration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the President of the Senate on February 12, 2016; report of a rule entitled ‘‘Benefits Payable in Air Force nominations beginning with Eric to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest R. Baugh, Jr. and ending with Jeanluc G. C. lic Works. Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Bene- Niel, which nominations were received by EC–4439. A communication from the Direc- fits’’ (29 CFR Part 4022) received in the Office the Senate and appeared in the Congres- tor, Office of Regulations and Reports Clear- sional Record on January 11, 2016. ance, Social Security Administration, trans- of the President of the Senate on February 11, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Air Force nominations beginning with mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Brian J. Alent and ending with Bryan A. Wil- entitled ‘‘Returning Evidence at the Appeals cation, Labor, and Pensions. EC–4450. A communication from the Gen- liams, which nominations were received by Council Level’’ (RIN0960–AH64) received in eral Counsel, Department of Commerce, the Senate and appeared in the Congres- the Office of the President of the Senate on transmitting proposed legislation entitled sional Record on January 11, 2016. February 12, 2016; to the Committee on Fi- Air Force nomination of Khurram A. Khan, nance . ‘‘Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act of 2016’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. to be Major. EC–4440. A communication from the Assist- Air Force nominations beginning with ant General Counsel, General Law, Ethics, EC–4451. A communication from the Direc- tor, Office of Communications and Legisla- Bruce E. Sternke and ending with Jeffrey S. and Regulation, Department of the Treasury, Woolford, which nominations were received transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- tive Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ative to a vacancy in the position of Mem- sional Record on January 28, 2016. ber, IRS Oversight Board, received in the Of- the Commission’s Annual Sunshine Act Re- port for 2015; to the Committee on Homeland Air Force nominations beginning with fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- Mary E. Clark and ending with James A. ruary 9, 2016; to the Committee on Finance. Security and Governmental Affairs. Jernigan, which nominations were received EC–4441. A communication from the Assist- EC–4452. A communication from the Fed- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ant General Counsel, General Law, Ethics, eral Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and and Regulation, Department of the Treasury, Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department sional Record on January 28, 2016. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to Air Force nomination of Margaret C. Mar- ative to a vacancy in the position of Mem- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- tin, to be Colonel. ber, IRS Oversight Board, received in the Of- ment of the Eagle Foothills Viticultural Air Force nominations beginning with fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- Area’’ (RIN1513–AC18) received in the Office Gregory J. Malone and ending with Gregory ruary 9, 2016; to the Committee on Finance. of the President of the Senate on February K. Richert, which nominations were received EC–4442. A communication from the Chair- 11, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- man of the United States International Science, and Transportation. sional Record on January 28, 2016. Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–4453. A communication from the Fed- Army nomination of Ricardo O. Morales, to law, the Commission’s Annual Perform- eral Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and to be Colonel. ance Report for fiscal year 2015 and Annual Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department Army nomination of Christopher W. Performance Plan for fiscal year 2016–2017; to of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to Wendland, to be Colonel. the Committee on Finance. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- Army nomination of Michael J. Mulcahy, EC–4443. A communication from the Dep- ment of the Los Olivos District Viticultural to be Lieutenant Colonel. uty Director, Centers for Medicare and Med- Area’’ (RIN1513–AC11) received in the Office Army nomination of Kelly K. Greenhaw, to icaid Services, Department of Health and of the President of the Senate on February be Colonel. Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to 11, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Army nominations beginning with George law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicaid Science, and Transportation. L. Barton and ending with Richard A. Program; Reporting and Returning of Over- EC–4454. A communication from the Assist- Wholey, which nominations were received by payments’’ ((RIN0938–AQ58) (CMS–6037-F)) re- ant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ceived in the Office of the President of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- sional Record on January 28, 2016. Senate on February 11, 2016; to the Com- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Army nomination of Nicholas H. Gist, to mittee on Finance. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- be Colonel. EC–4444. A communication from the Dep- eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Army nominations beginning with Mat- uty Director, Centers for Medicare and Med- Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands thew J. Aiesi and ending with Jason D.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE6.005 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S959 Young, which nominations were received by ate and appeared in the Congressional (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Record on January 28, 2016. of S. 578, a bill to amend title XVIII of sional Record on January 28, 2016. Navy nomination of Erik J. Kjellgren, to the Social Security Act to ensure more Army nomination of D012199, to be Major. be Commander. timely access to home health services Army nomination of James C. Sullivan, to (Nominations without an asterisk be Lieutenant Colonel. for Medicare beneficiaries under the Army nomination of Mark R. Biehl, to be were reported with the recommenda- Medicare program. Colonel. tion that they be confirmed.) S. 586 Army nominations beginning with Ryan P. f At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the Brennan and ending with Paul E. Patterson, name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. which nominations were received by the Sen- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ate and appeared in the Congressional JOINT RESOLUTIONS KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. 586, a bill to amend the Public Health Record on February 1, 2016. The following bills and joint resolu- Army nominations beginning with Scott F. Service Act to foster more effective Bartlett and ending with Kenneth G. tions were introduced, read the first implementation and coordination of Verboncoeur, which nominations were re- and second times by unanimous con- clinical care for people with pre-diabe- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the sent, and referred as indicated: tes, diabetes, and the chronic diseases Congressional Record on February 1, 2016. By Mr. FLAKE (for himself, Mr. and conditions that result from diabe- Marine Corps nomination of Lucas M. MCCAIN, Mr. UDALL, and Mr. HEIN- tes. Chesla, to be Major. RICH): Marine Corps nomination of Jaime A. S. 2564. A bill to modernize prior legisla- S. 598 Ibarra, to be Lieutenant Colonel. tion relating to Dine College; to the Com- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Marine Corps nominations beginning with mittee on Indian Affairs. name of the Senator from Colorado Curtis J. Smith and ending with Bryan E. By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor Stotts, which nominations were received by Mr. MCCONNELL): of S. 598, a bill to improve the under- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- S. 2565. A bill to amend part B of title IV sional Record on January 28, 2016. standing of, and promote access to of the Social Security Act to reauthorize treatment for, chronic kidney disease, Marine Corps nominations beginning with grants to assist children affected by meth- Allen L. Lewis and ending with David Ste- amphetamine, opioid, or other substance and for other purposes. vens, which nominations were received by abuse under the promoting safe and stable S. 682 the Senate and appeared in the Congres- families program; to the Committee on Fi- At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the sional Record on January 28, 2016. nance. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Marine Corps nominations beginning with By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. Michael J. Malone and ending with Michael RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. LEAHY): 682, a bill to amend the Truth in Lend- C. Rogers, which nominations were received S. 2566. A bill to amend title 18, United by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- States Code, to provide sexual assault sur- ing Act to modify the definitions of a sional Record on January 28, 2016. vivors with certain rights, and for other pur- mortgage originator and a high-cost Marine Corps nomination of Conrad G. Al- poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. mortgage. ston, to be Lieutenant Colonel. By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself and S. 901 Marine Corps nomination of James C. Mrs. CAPITO): Rose, to be Lieutenant Colonel. At the request of Mr. MORAN, the S. 2567. A bill to require the Director of the name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Marine Corps nomination of Shawn A. Har- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ris, to be Lieutenant Colonel. to issue guidelines relating to the prescrip- MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Marine Corps nominations beginning with tion of opioids for acute pain; to the Com- 901, a bill to establish in the Depart- David F. Hunley and ending with Arlie L. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and ment of Veterans Affairs a national Miller, which nominations were received by Pensions. center for research on the diagnosis the Senate and appeared in the Congres- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: and treatment of health conditions of sional Record on January 28, 2016. S. 2568. A bill to provide for conservation, the descendants of veterans exposed to Marine Corps nominations beginning with enhanced recreation opportunities, and de- Michael J. Barriball and ending with John V. toxic substances during service in the velopment of renewable energy in the Cali- Armed Forces that are related to that Russell IV, which nominations were received fornia Desert Conservation Area, and for by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy exposure, to establish an advisory sional Record on January 28, 2016. and Natural Resources. board on such health conditions, and Marine Corps nominations beginning with By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Ms. for other purposes. Jameel A. Ali and ending with Ambrosio V. STABENOW): S. 1440 Pantoja, which nominations were received S. 2569. A bill to authorize the Director of by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the the United States Geological Survey to con- sional Record on January 28, 2016. name of the Senator from Massachu- duct monitoring, assessment, science, and Marine Corps nominations beginning with research, in support of the binational fish- setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- Isaac Rodriguez and ending with Brian G. eries within the Great Lakes Basin, and for sponsor of S. 1440, a bill to amend the Wisneski, which nominations were received other purposes; to the Committee on Envi- Federal Credit Union Act to exclude a by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ronment and Public Works. loan secured by a non-owner occupied sional Record on January 28, 2016. Marine Corps nominations beginning with f 1- to 4-family dwelling from the defini- tion of a member business loan, and for Keith D. Burgess and ending with Keith J. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Luzbetak, which nominations were received other purposes. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- S. 386 S. 1495 sional Record on January 28, 2016. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the Marine Corps nominations beginning with name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. name of the Senator from Kentucky Christopher W. Benson and ending with ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of Shelton Williams, which nominations were (Mr. PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of received by the Senate and appeared in the S. 386, a bill to limit the authority of S. 1495, a bill to curtail the use of Congressional Record on January 28, 2016. States to tax certain income of em- changes in mandatory programs affect- Marine Corps nominations beginning with ployees for employment duties per- ing the Crime Victims Fund to inflate Kevin L. Freiburger and ending with Jason formed in other States. spending. H. Perry, which nominations were received S. 524 S. 1715 by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- sional Record on January 28, 2016. At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the Marine Corps nominations beginning with name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. name of the Senator from Nebraska Charles W. Demling III and ending with Glen COATS) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mrs. FISCHER) was added as a cospon- F. Tedtaotao, which nominations were re- 524, a bill to authorize the Attorney sor of S. 1715, a bill to require the Sec- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the General to award grants to address the retary of the Treasury to mint coins in Congressional Record on January 28, 2016. national epidemics of prescription commemoration of the 400th anniver- Navy nomination of Kielly A. Andrews, to opioid abuse and heroin use. sary of the arrival of the Pilgrims. be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nominations beginning with Jeffrey S. 578 S. 1810 C. Chao and ending with Joseph A. Moore, At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the At the request of Mr. VITTER, the which nominations were received by the Sen- name of the Senator from Michigan name of the Senator from Alabama

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE6.007 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 23, 2016 (Mr. SHELBY) was added as a cosponsor tial treatment programs for pregnant protection under the 14th Amendment of S. 1810, a bill to apply the provisions and postpartum women and to estab- to the Constitution of the United of the Patient Protection and Afford- lish a pilot program to provide grants States for the right to life of each born able Care Act to Congressional mem- to State substance abuse agencies to and preborn human person. bers and members of the executive promote innovative service delivery S. 2470 branch. models for such women. At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the S. 1831 S. 2276 name of the Senator from Missouri At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the (Mrs. MCCASKILL) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from California sponsor of S. 2470, a bill to repeal the (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor provision permitting the use of rocket of S. 1831, a bill to revise section 48 of of S. 2276, a bill to amend title 49, engines from the Russian Federation title 18, United States Code, and for United States Code, to provide en- for the evolved expendable launch vehi- other purposes. hanced safety in pipeline transpor- cle program. S. 1883 tation, and for other purposes. S. 2502 At the request of Mr. REED, the name S. 2291 At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the of the Senator from Maine (Mr. KING) At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. was added as a cosponsor of S. 1883, a of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of S. bill to maximize discovery, and accel- MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2502, a bill to amend the Employee Re- erate development and availability, of 2291, a bill to amend title 38, United tirement Income Security Act of 1974 promising childhood cancer treat- States Code, to establish procedures to ensure that retirement investors re- ments, and for other purposes. within the Department of Veterans Af- ceive advice in their best interests, and S. 1890 fairs for the processing of whistle- for other purposes. At the request of Mr. HATCH, the blower complaints, and for other pur- S. 2505 name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. poses. At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name of the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. PORTMAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2344 INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1890, a bill to amend chapter 90 of At the request of Mr. COTTON, the 2505, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- title 18, United States Code, to provide name of the Senator from South Da- enue Code of 1986 to ensure that retire- Federal jurisdiction for the theft of kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- ment investors receive advice in their trade secrets, and for other purposes. sponsor of S. 2344, a bill to provide au- best interests, and for other purposes. S. 1915 thority for access to certain business S. 2514 At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the records collected under the Foreign In- name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. telligence Surveillance Act of 1978 At the request of Mr. COTTON, the name of the Senator from Louisiana DONNELLY) was added as a cosponsor of prior to November 29, 2015, to make the S. 1915, a bill to direct the Secretary of authority for roving surveillance, the (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor Homeland Security to make anthrax authority to treat individual terrorists of S. 2514, a bill to require the Bureau vaccines and antimicrobials available as agents of foreign powers, and title of Justice Statistics to report on re- to emergency response providers, and VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveil- cidivism rates of Federal prisoners who for other purposes. lance Act of 1978 permanent, and to are released early, and for other pur- poses. S. 1982 modify the certification requirements S. 2545 At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the for access to telephone toll and trans- At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the name of the Senator from Minnesota actional records by the Federal Bureau name of the Senator from New Hamp- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- of Investigation, and for other pur- shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 1982, a bill to authorize a poses. sponsor of S. 2545, a bill to modify the Wall of Remembrance as part of the S. 2423 requirements of the Department of Korean War Veterans Memorial and to At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the Veterans Affairs for reimbursing allow certain private contributions to name of the Senator from Massachu- health care providers under section 101 fund the Wall of Remembrance. setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Ac- sponsor of S. 2423, a bill making appro- S. 2002 countability Act of 2014, and for other priations to address the heroin and At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the purposes. opioid drug abuse epidemic for the fis- name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. S. 2549 MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. cal year ending September 30, 2016, and At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the for other purposes. 2002, a bill to strengthen our mental name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. health system and improve public safe- S. 2426 MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ty. At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the 2549, a bill to require the Transpor- S. 2030 name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. tation Security Administration to con- At the request of Mr. BENNET, the MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of duct security screening at certain air- name of the Senator from Wyoming S. 2426, a bill to direct the Secretary of ports, and for other purposes. (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of State to develop a strategy to obtain S. 2558 S. 2030, a bill to allow the sponsor of an observer status for Taiwan in the At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the application for the approval of a tar- International Criminal Police Organi- name of the Senator from Missouri geted drug to rely upon data and infor- zation, and for other purposes. (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor mation with respect to such sponsor’s S. 2437 of S. 2558, a bill to expand the prohibi- previously approved targeted drugs. At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the tion on misleading or inaccurate caller S. 2040 name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. identification information, and for At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of other purposes. name of the Senator from New Hamp- S. 2437, a bill to amend title 38, United S. 2559 shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- States Code, to provide for the burial At the request of Mr. BURR, the sponsor of S. 2040, a bill to deter ter- of the cremated remains of persons who names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. rorism, provide justice for victims, and served as Women’s Air Forces Service RUBIO) and the Senator from Illinois for other purposes. Pilots in Arlington National Cemetery, (Mr. KIRK) were added as cosponsors of S. 2226 and for other purposes. S. 2559, a bill to prohibit the modifica- At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the S. 2464 tion, termination, abandonment, or name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name transfer of the lease by which the COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the Senator from South Carolina United States acquired the land and 2226, a bill to amend the Public Health (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor waters containing Naval Station, Service Act to reauthorize the residen- of S. 2464, a bill to implement equal Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE6.009 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S961 S.J. RES. 25 The President’s designation this past these commonsense solutions, and I in- At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the month of those new national monu- tend to follow through on that prom- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ments—Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow, ise. PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of and Castle Mountain—was a major I want to highlight some of the key S.J. Res. 25, a joint resolution pro- milestone in our efforts to protect the provisions of this legislation: viding for congressional disapproval desert. But, due to limitations under By designating five new wilderness under chapter 8 of title 5, United the Antiquities Act, the President’s ex- areas, this bill protects fragile desert States Code, of the final rule of the Ad- ecutive action left out several key ecosystems across 230,000 acres of wil- ministrator of the Environmental Pro- parts of our desert bill from 2015. These derness near Fort Irwin. This includes tection Agency relating to ‘‘National remaining provisions were vital to 88,000 acres of Avawatz Mountains, Ambient Air Quality Standards for many of the groups and organizations 8,000-acre Great Falls Basin Wilderness, Ozone’’. that came together to support our bill the 80,000-acre Soda Mountains Wilder- S. CON. RES. 26 in 2015. ness, and the 32,500-acre Death Valley At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name I made a commitment to those Wilderness. of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- groups to enact the entire bill, not just These proposed wilderness areas have ERTS) was added as a cosponsor of S. parts of the bill. And I intend to fulfill something for everyone: Desert soli- Con. Res. 26, a concurrent resolution that promise. The remaining provisions tude; abundant hiking options and rock expressing the sense of Congress re- included in today’s legislation do the climbing routes; and horseback riding garding the right of States and local following: enhance recreational oppor- and hunting for those that wish to ex- governments to maintain economic tunities by establishing 142,000 acres of perience a truly remarkable sanctions against Iran. permanent Off-Highway Vehicle recre- backcountry experience. S. RES. 362 ation areas; further expand wilderness This bill is more than just wilder- At the request of Mr. BURR, the name areas in the desert, by designating five ness, however. It also designates four of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. additional wilderness areas that cover new wild and scenic rivers, totaling 77 BOOZMAN) was added as a cosponsor of 230,000 acres of land near Fort Irwin; miles in length. These rivers and S. Res. 362, a resolution recognizing the ensure clean and free-flowing rivers, creeks are important, and rare, ripar- contributions of the Montagnard indig- through the designation of 77 miles of ian areas in the heart of the arid enous tribespeople of the Central High- rivers as Wild and Scenic Rivers; add to desert. This designation will ensure lands of Vietnam to the United States our national parks, by expanding that those rivers and creeks remain Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, Death Valley National Park Wilderness clean and free-flowing and that their and condemning the ongoing violation by 39,000 acres and Joshua Tree Na- immediate environments are preserved. of human rights by the Government of tional Park by 4,500 acres; expand Na- These beautiful waterways are Deep the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. tional Scenic Areas, by adding 18,610 Creek and the Whitewater River in and S. RES. 368 acres to the Alabama Hills National near the San Bernardino National For- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Scenic Area in Inyo County; protect est, as well as the Amargosa River and names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. important cultural resources, by re- Surprise Canyon Creek near Death Val- DURBIN) and the Senator from Cali- quiring the Department of the Interior ley National Park. fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were added as to protect petroglyphs and other cul- Conserving pristine desert land such cosponsors of S. Res. 368, a resolution tural resources in San Bernardino and as this is most definitely in the inter- supporting efforts by the Government Imperial County; and, facilitate renew- ests of our country. The California of Colombia to pursue peace and the able energy development in a way that desert is a very special place and it de- end of the country’s enduring internal protects delicate habitat. serves to stay that way. armed conflict and recognizing United I want to be very clear: I intend to The legislation also provides perma- States support for Colombia at the 15th continue to work with my colleagues nent protection for five existing Off- anniversary of Plan Colombia. in the Senate and House to advance Highway Vehicle Areas covering ap- AMENDMENT NO. 3257 this important bill and the wilderness proximately 142,000 acres. At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the protections, national park additions, The bill also releases 126,000 acres of name of the Senator from Maryland recreation area designations and other land from their existing wilderness (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor renewable energy provisions that were study area designation in response to of amendment No. 3257 intended to be not implemented through the Antiq- requests from local government and proposed to S. 2012, an original bill to uities Act. recreation users. This will allow the provide for the modernization of the This legislation balances the many land to be made available for other energy policy of the United States, and competing uses for public lands across purposes, including recreational off- for other purposes. the California desert: It protects frag- highway vehicle use on designated f ile ecosystems and significant cultural resources, provides for increased rec- routes. Although the President’s recent STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED reational opportunities, and encour- executive action could not include BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ages sensible renewable energy devel- these permanent protections, off- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: opment. This current bill includes all roaders are a vital part of the coalition S. 2568. A bill to provide for conserva- of the carefully negotiated provisions we put together. They deserve cer- tion, enhanced recreation opportuni- from the bill I introduced in February, tainty about their future enjoyment of ties, and development of renewable en- minus the three monuments. the land, just as conservationists now ergy in the California Desert Conserva- This bill reflects our attempt to have certainty as a result of the monu- tion Area, and for other purposes; to achieve consensus among the com- ment designations. With this bill intro- the Committee on Energy and Natural peting uses of desert land and the duction, I renew my pledge to work Resources. many stakeholders involved, including closely with the off-road community. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, environmental groups, State and local We must also take into account an- today I am proud to introduce the Cali- governments, the off-road community, other use of the desert land: renewable fornia Desert Conservation and Recre- cattle ranchers, mining interests, the energy. And I believe that we can ac- ation Act. Defense Department, energy compa- complish the twin aims of honoring our In February of 2015, I, along with nies, California’s public utility compa- commitment to conservation and ful- Sen. BOXER, introduced a bill under the nies, and many others. filling California’s pledge to develop a same name. That bill from 2015 in- As a result of the general public’s ro- clean energy portfolio. Balancing con- cluded a number of conservation and bust participation, we have put to- servation, development and other uses recreation provisions that the Presi- gether a bipartisan proposal that is possible, we just need to come up dent could not include in his recent charts a commonsense path forward for with the right solutions. Thankfully, designation of three national monu- the California desert. We made a com- some of these compromises are already ments. mitment to these stakeholders to enact in place.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE6.012 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 23, 2016 By April 2009, solar and wind compa- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND States Code, is amended by adding at the end nies had proposed 28 projects to be in- PROPOSED the following: ‘‘4781. Natural gas production, treatment, cluded in the Mojave Trails National SA 3307. Mr. PAUL submitted an amend- management, and use, Fort Monument, including sites on former ment intended to be proposed to amendment Knox, Kentucky.’’. Catellus lands intended for permanent SA 2953 proposed by Ms. MURKOWSKI to the conservation. I visited some of those bill S. 2012, to provide for the modernization SA 3308. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted sites at the time, including one par- of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes; which was ordered to an amendment intended to be proposed ticularly beautiful area known as the lie on the table. to amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. Broadwell Valley, where thousands of SA 3308. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an MURKOWSKI to the bill S. 2012, to pro- acres of pristine lands were proposed amendment intended to be proposed to vide for the modernization of the en- for development. Seeing it first hand, I amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. MUR- ergy policy of the United States, and quickly came to the conclusion that KOWSKI to the bill S. 2012, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. for other purposes; which was ordered those lands were simply not the right SA 3309. Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Ms. to lie on the table; as follows: place for renewable energy develop- CANTWELL, and Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the ment. an amendment intended to be proposed to following: Since then, 26 of the 28 applications amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. MUR- SEC. 31lll. DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRE- KOWSKI to the bill S. 2012, supra; which was SERVE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE. have been withdrawn. Let me explain ordered to lie on the table. (a) PERMIT.—Section 3(b)(1) of the Denali why this happened. First, the Energy SA 3310. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted an National Park Improvement Act (Public Law and Interior Departments developed amendment intended to be proposed to 113–33; 127 Stat. 516) is amended by striking new solar energy zones. These zones amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. MUR- ‘‘within, along, or near the approximately 7- allow projects to be developed on lands KOWSKI to the bill S. 2012, supra; which was mile segment of the George Parks Highway ordered to lie on the table. least likely to harm plant and wildlife that runs through the Park’’. SA 3311. Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Mr. (b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—Section 3(c)(1) species, and allow projects to be com- ALEXANDER, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. COTTON) of the Denali National Park Improvement pleted faster and with fewer conflicts. submitted an amendment intended to be pro- Act (Public Law 113–33; 127 Stat. 516) is This is a smart compromise. Second, posed to amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. amended— California has worked closely with MURKOWSKI to the bill S. 2012, supra; which (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘and’’ Federal agencies to develop the Desert was ordered to lie on the table. after the semicolon; Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. f (2) by striking subparagraph (B); and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as This blueprint will help identify pris- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS subparagraph (B). tine lands that warrant protection and SA 3307. Mr. PAUL submitted an (c) APPLICABLE LAW.—Section 3 of the direct energy projects elsewhere. This amendment intended to be proposed to Denali National Park Improvement Act is a fair balancing of priorities, and I amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. (Public Law 113–33; 127 Stat. 515) is amended by adding at the end the following: think it provides a clear path forward. MURKOWSKI to the bill S. 2012, to pro- ‘‘(d) APPLICABLE LAW.—A high pressure gas The bill I am introducing also takes vide for the modernization of the en- transmission pipeline (including appur- additional action to help promote re- ergy policy of the United States, and tenances) in a nonwilderness area within the sponsible renewable energy develop- for other purposes; which was ordered boundary of the Park, shall not be subject to ment through state land exchanges. to lie on the table; as follows: title XI of the Alaska National Interest There are currently about 370,000 acres At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.).’’. of isolated parcels of state lands spread following: SEC. 31ll. NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION, TREAT- across the California desert. These MENT, MANAGEMENT, AND USE, SA 3309. Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, state-owned lands are largely unusable, FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY. Ms. CANTWELL, and Ms. MURKOWSKI) due to their location inside Federal na- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 449 of title 10, submitted an amendment intended to tional parks, wilderness, monuments, United States Code, is amended by adding at be proposed to amendment SA 2953 pro- the end of the following: and conservation areas. The bill ad- posed by Ms. MURKOWSKI to the bill S. dresses this problem by requiring the ‘‘§ 4781. Natural gas production, treatment, 2012, to provide for the modernization management, and use, Fort Knox, Kentucky Department of the Interior to develop of the energy policy of the United ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of the States, and for other purposes; which and implement a plan with the state to Army (referred to in this section as the ‘Sec- exchange these state lands for other retary’) may provide, by contract or other- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- BLM or General Services Administra- wise, for the production, treatment, manage- lows: tion owned property in the next ten ment, and use of natural gas located under At the end of subtitle E of title IV, add the years. By swapping state land that is Fort Knox, Kentucky, without regard to sec- following: often surrounded by wilderness and na- tion 3 of the Mineral Leasing Act for Ac- SEC. 44lll. NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL. quired Lands (30 U.S.C. 352). tional parks for other federal land, (a) NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE ‘‘(b) LIMITATION ON USES.—Any natural gas FUND.— these exchanges will provide California produced pursuant to subsection (a)— (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 1049 of title 54, with sites for renewable energy produc- ‘‘(1) may only be used to support activities United States Code (as amended by section tion, recreation or other uses. and operations at Fort Knox; and 5001(a)), is amended by adding at the end the ‘‘(2) may not be sold for use elsewhere. following: I strongly urge my colleagues in both ‘‘(c) OWNERSHIP OF FACILITIES.—The Sec- the House and the Senate to take a retary may take ownership of any gas pro- ‘‘§ 104909. National Park Centennial Chal- hard look at this legislation. We have duction and treatment equipment and facili- lenge Fund made great strides in the past twenty ties and associated infrastructure from a ‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to establish a fund in the Treasury— years to strike the right balance be- contractor in accordance with the terms of a contract or other agreement entered into ‘‘(1) to finance signature projects and pro- tween desert conservation, recreational pursuant to subsection (a). grams to enhance the National Park System uses, and the development of our nat- ‘‘(d) NO APPLICATION ELSEWHERE.— as the centennial of the National Park Sys- ural resources. I believe this legisla- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The authority provided tem approaches in 2016; and tion continues in that fine tradition. by this section applies only with respect to ‘‘(2) to prepare the System for another cen- Built on a foundation of consensus and Fort Knox, Kentucky. tury of conservation, preservation, and en- compromise, this legislation fulfills ‘‘(2) EFFECT OF SECTION.—Nothing in this joyment. section authorizes the production, treat- ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: our promise to the next generation ment, management, or use of natural gas re- ‘‘(1) CHALLENGE FUND.—The term ‘Chal- that they will have the same opportu- sources underlying any Department of De- lenge Fund’ means the National Park Cen- nities to indulge in the best the Cali- fense installation other than Fort Knox. tennial Challenge Fund established by sub- fornia desert has to offer. ‘‘(e) APPLICABILITY.—The authority of the section (c)(1). Secretary under this section is effective be- ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED DONATION.—The term ‘quali- I am hopeful this Congress will take ginning on August 2, 2007.’’. fied donation’ means a cash donation or the this legislation up and move it forward. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of pledge of a cash donation guaranteed by an It’s the right thing to do. sections of chapter 449 of title 10, United irrevocable letter of credit to the Service

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE6.019 S23FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S963 that the Secretary certifies is to be used for dowment through gifts, devises, or bequests, ‘‘(3) use in commerce any word, term, a signature project or program. in accordance with section 101113. name, symbol, device or any combination of ‘‘(3) SIGNATURE PROJECT OR PROGRAM.—The ‘‘(c) USE OF PROCEEDS.— words, terms, names, symbols, or devices to term ‘signature project or program’ means ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—On request of the Sec- suggest any likeness of the Service emblem any project or program identified by the Sec- retary, the National Park Foundation shall or Service uniform in a manner that is rea- retary as a project or program that would expend proceeds from the Endowment in ac- sonably calculated to convey the impression further the purposes of the System or any cordance with projects and programs in fur- that the wearer of the item of apparel is act- System unit. therance of the mission of the Service, as ing pursuant to the legal authority of the ‘‘(c) NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHAL- identified by the Secretary. Service; or LENGE FUND.— ‘‘(2) MANAGEMENT.—The National Park ‘‘(4) knowingly make any false statement ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established Foundation shall manage the Endowment in for the purpose of obtaining permission to in the Treasury of the United States a fund, a manner that ensures that annual expendi- use any Service emblem or Service uni- to be known as the ‘National Park Centen- tures as a percentage of the principal are form.’’. nial Challenge Fund’. consistent with Internal Revenue Service (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(2) DEPOSITS.—The Challenge Fund shall guidelines for endowments maintained for sections affected for title 54, United States consist of— charitable purposes. Code, is amended by inserting after the item ‘‘(A) qualified donations that are trans- ‘‘(d) INVESTMENTS.—The National Park relating to section 104908 (as added by sub- ferred from the Service donation account, in Foundation shall— section (a)(2)) the following: ‘‘(1) maintain the Endowment in an inter- accordance with subsection (e)(1); and ‘‘§104910. Intellectual property.’’. ‘‘(B) such amounts as are appropriated est-bearing account; and from the general fund of the Treasury, in ac- ‘‘(2) invest Endowment proceeds with the (d) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EDUCATION AND cordance with subsection (e)(2). purpose of supporting and enriching the Sys- INTERPRETATION.— ‘‘(3) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts in the Chal- tem in perpetuity. (1) IN GENERAL.—Division A of subtitle I of lenge Fund shall— ‘‘(e) REPORT.—Each year, the National title 54, United States Code, is amended by ‘‘(A) be available to the Secretary for sig- Park Foundation shall make publicly avail- inserting after chapter 1007 the following: nature projects and programs under this able information on the amounts deposited ‘‘CHAPTER 1008—EDUCATION AND title, without further appropriation; and into, and expended from, the Endowment.’’. INTERPRETATION ‘‘(B) remain available until expended. (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘CHAPTER 1008—EDUCATION AND ‘‘(d) SIGNATURE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.— sections affected for title 54, United States INTERPRETATION ‘‘(1) DEVELOPMENT OF LIST.—Not later than Code, is amended by inserting after the item 180 days after the date of enactment of this relating to section 101120 the following: ‘‘Sec. section, the Secretary shall develop a list of ‘‘§101121. Second Century Endowment for the ‘‘100801. Purposes. signature projects and programs eligible for National Park System.’’. ‘‘100802. Definitions. funding from the Challenge Fund. (c) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTELLECTUAL ‘‘100803. Interpretation and education au- ‘‘(2) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—The Sec- PROPERTY PROTECTION.— thority. retary shall submit to the Committees on (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 1049 of title 54, ‘‘100804. Interpretation and education evalua- Appropriations and Energy and Natural Re- United States Code (as amended by sub- tion and quality improvement. sources of the Senate and the Committees on section (a)(1)), is amended by adding at the ‘‘100805. Improved utilization of partners and Appropriations and Natural Resources of the end the following: volunteers in interpretation House of Representatives the list developed ‘‘§ 104910. Intellectual property and education. under paragraph (1). ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ‘‘§ 100801. Purposes ‘‘(3) UPDATES.—Subject to the notice re- ‘‘(1) SERVICE EMBLEM.— quirements under paragraph (2), the Sec- ‘‘The purposes of this chapter are— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘Service em- retary may add any signature project or pro- ‘‘(1) to more effectively achieve the mis- blem’ means any word, phrase, insignia, gram to the list developed under paragraph sion of the Service by providing clear au- logo, logotype, trademark, service mark, (1). thority and direction for interpretation and symbol, design, graphic, image, color, badge, ‘‘(e) DONATIONS AND MATCHING FEDERAL education programs that are carried out by uniform, or any combination of emblems FUNDS.— the Service under separate authorities; used to identify the Service or a component ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED DONATIONS.—The Secretary ‘‘(2) to ensure that the public encounters a may transfer any qualified donations to the of the System. variety of interpretive and educational op- Challenge Fund. ‘‘(B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘Service em- portunities and services during visits to Sys- blem’ includes— ‘‘(2) MATCHING AMOUNT.—There is author- tem units; ized to be appropriated to the Challenge ‘‘(i) the Service name; ‘‘(3) to recognize that the Service provides Fund for each fiscal year through fiscal year ‘‘(ii) an official System unit name; lifelong learning opportunities and contrib- 2020 an amount equal to the amount of quali- ‘‘(iii) any other name used to identify a utes to interdisciplinary learning in tradi- fied donations received for the fiscal year. Service component or program; and tional and nontraditional educational set- ‘‘(iv) the Arrowhead symbol. ‘‘(3) SOLICITATION.—Nothing in this section tings; expands any authority of the Secretary, the ‘‘(2) SERVICE UNIFORM.—The term ‘Service ‘‘(4) to provide opportunities for all people Service, or any employee of the Service to uniform’ means any combination of apparel, to find relevance in the System; and receive or solicit donations. accessories, or emblems, any distinctive ‘‘(5) to strengthen public understanding of ‘‘(f) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary clothing or other items of dress, or a rep- the natural and cultural heritage and the shall provide with the submission of the resentation of dress— United States. ‘‘(A) that is worn during the performance budget of the President to Congress for each ‘‘§ 100802. Definitions fiscal year a report on the status and funding of official duties; and of the signature projects and programs.’’. ‘‘(B) that identifies the wearer as a Service ‘‘In this chapter: ‘‘(1) EDUCATION.—The term ‘education’ (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of employee. sections affected for title 54, United States ‘‘(b) PROHIBITED ACTS.—No person shall, means enhancing public awareness, under- Code (as amended by section 5001(b)), is without the written permission of the Sec- standing, and appreciation of the resources amended by inserting after the item relating retary— of the System through learner-centered, to section 104908 the following: ‘‘(1) use any Service emblem or uniform, or place-based materials, programs, and activi- any word, term, name, symbol or device or ties that achieve specific learning objectives ‘‘§104909. National Park Centennial Challenge any combination of emblems to suggest any as identified in a curriculum. Fund.’’. colorable likeness of the Service emblem or ‘‘(2) INTERPRETATION.—The term ‘interpre- (b) SECOND CENTURY ENDOWMENT FOR THE Service uniform in connection with goods or tation’ means— NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM.— services in commerce if the use is likely to ‘‘(A) providing opportunities for people to (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter cause confusion, or to deceive the public into form intellectual and emotional connections 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amend- believing that the emblem or uniform is to gain awareness, appreciation, and under- ed by adding at the end the following: from or connected with the Service; standing of the resources of the System; and ‘‘§ 101121. Second Century Endowment for ‘‘(2) use any Service emblem or Service ‘‘(B) the professional career field of Service the National Park System uniform or any word, term, name, symbol, employees, volunteers, and partners who in- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The National Park device, or any combination of emblems or terpret the resources of the System. Foundation shall establish an endowment, to uniforms to suggest any likeness of the Serv- ‘‘(3) RELATED AREA.—The term ‘related be known as the ‘Second Century Endow- ice emblem or Service uniform in connection area’ means— ment for the National Park System’ (re- with goods or services in commerce in a ‘‘(A) a component of the National Trails ferred to in this section as the ‘Endowment’). manner reasonably calculated to convey the System; ‘‘(b) CAMPAIGN.—To further the mission of impression to the public that the goods or ‘‘(B) a National Heritage Area; and the Service, the National Park Foundation services are approved, endorsed, or author- ‘‘(C) an affiliated area administered in con- may undertake a campaign to fund the En- ized by the Service; nection with the System.

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(iii) in section 101113(a)— United States, and for other purposes; (I) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘§ 100804. Interpretation and education eval- graph (3); and uation and quality improvement as follows: (II) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- ‘‘The Secretary may undertake a program At the end of subtitle D of title II, add the lowing: following: of regular evaluation of interpretation and ‘‘(2) COORDINATION WITH SERVICE.—Activi- education programs to ensure that the pro- ties of the National Park Foundation under SEC. 23lll. REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR grams— CERTAIN TRANSMISSION INFRA- paragraph (1) shall be undertaken after con- STRUCTURE PROJECTS. ‘‘(1) adjust to the ways in which people sultation with the Secretary to ensure the learn and engage with the natural world and Section 1222 of the Energy Policy Act of activities are consistent with the programs 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16421) is amended by adding at shared heritage as embodied in the System; and policies of the Service.’’. the end the following: ‘‘(2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, (2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(h) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Before car- ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, (A) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter rying out a Project under subsection (a) or and needs; 1011 of title 54, United States Code (as (b), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a ‘‘(3) demonstrate innovative approaches to amended by subsection (b)(1)), is amended by report that— management and appropriately incorporate adding at the end the following: ‘‘(1) describes the impact that the proposed emerging learning and communications ‘‘§ 101122. Authorization of appropriations technology; and Project would have on electricity rates; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to ‘‘(4) reflect current scientific and academic ‘‘(2) demonstrates that the proposed be appropriated to carry out this subchapter research, content, methods, and audience Project meets the requirements of para- $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 analysis. graphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and para- through 2026. graphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b); and ‘‘§ 100805. Improved utilization of partners ‘‘(b) USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS.— ‘‘(3) includes a list of utilities that have and volunteers in interpretation and edu- Amounts made available under subsection entered into contracts for the purchase of cation (a) shall be provided to the National Park power from the proposed Project. Foundation for use for matching, on a 1-to- ‘‘The Secretary may— ‘‘(i) DECISION.—The Secretary may not ‘‘(1) coordinate with System unit partners 1 basis, contributions (including money, issue a decision on whether to carry out a services, or property) made to the National and volunteers in the delivery of quality pro- Project under subsection (a) or (b) before the Park Foundation. grams and services to supplement the pro- date that is 90 days after the date of submis- ‘‘(c) PROHIBITION OF USE FOR ADMINISTRA- grams and services provided by the Service sion of a report required under subsection TIVE EXPENSES.—No Federal funds made as part of a Long-Range Interpretive Plan (h).’’. for a System unit; available under subsection (a) shall be used ‘‘(2) support interpretive partners by pro- by the National Park Foundation for admin- f viding opportunities to participate in inter- istrative expenses of the National Park Foundation, including for salaries, travel NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT TO pretive training; and and transportation expenses, and other over- PROCEEDING ‘‘(3) collaborate with other Federal and head expenses.’’. non-Federal public or private agencies, orga- I, Senator JAMES LANKFORD, intend (B) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of nizations, or institutions for the purposes of to object to proceeding to the nomina- sections affected for title 54, United States developing, promoting, and making available Code, is amended by inserting after the item tion of John B. King, to be Secretary of educational opportunities related to re- relating to section 101121 (as amended by Education; dated February 23, 2016. sources of the System and programs.’’. subsection (b)(2)) the following: (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of f ‘‘§101122. Authorization of appropriations.’’. chapters for division A of subtitle I of title AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO 54, United States Code, is amended by insert- MEET ing after the item relating to chapter 1007 SA 3310. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted the following: an amendment intended to be proposed COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES ‘‘1008. Education and Interpretation 100801’’. to amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask (e) PUBLIC LAND CORPS AMENDMENTS.— MURKOWSKI to the bill S. 2012, to pro- unanimous consent that the Com- (1) DEFINITIONS.—Section 203(10)(A) of the vide for the modernization of the en- mittee on Armed Services be author- Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. ergy policy of the United States, and ized to meet during the session of the 1722(10)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘25’’ and for other purposes; which was ordered Senate on February 23, 2016, at 9:30 inserting ‘‘30’’. to lie on the table; as follows: a.m. (2) PARTICIPANTS.—Section 204(b) of the At the end of subtitle E of title IV, add the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. following: objection, it is so ordered. 1723(b)) is amended in the first sentence by SEC. 44lll. CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL LAND striking ‘‘25’’ and inserting ‘‘30’’. WITHIN THE SWAN LAKE HYDRO- COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND (3) HIRING.—Section 207(c)(2) of the Public ELECTRIC PROJECT BOUNDARY. TRANSPORTATION Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C., 1726(c)(2)) Not later than 18 months after the date of Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask is amended by striking ‘‘120 days’’ and in- enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the unanimous consent that the Com- serting ‘‘2 years’’. Interior, after consultation with the Sec- mittee on Commerce, Science, and retary of Agriculture, shall— (f) VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS PROGRAM.—Sec- Transportation be authorized to meet tion 102301(d) of title 54, United States Code, (1) survey the exterior boundaries of the is amended— tract of Federal land within the project during the session of the Senate on (1) by striking ‘‘is’’ and inserting ‘‘are’’; boundary of the Swan Lake Hydroelectric February 23, 2016, at 9:45 a.m., in room and Project (FERC No. 2911) as generally de- SR–253 of the Russell Senate Office (2) by striking ‘‘not more than $3,500,000’’ picted and labeled ‘‘Lost Creek’’ on the map Building to conduct a Subcommittee and inserting ‘‘such sums as are necessary’’. entitled ‘‘Swan Lake Project Boundary—Lot hearing entitled ‘‘Passenger Rail: Op- (g) NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION.— 2’’ and dated February 1, 2016; and portunities and Challenges for the Na- (1) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—Subchapter II of (2) issue a patent to the State of Alaska for tional Network.’’ chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, the tract described in paragraph (1) in ac- is amended— cordance with— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (A) in section 101112— (A) the survey authorized under paragraph objection, it is so ordered. (i) by striking subsection (a) and inserting (1); COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND the following: (B) section 6(a) of the Act of July 7, 1958 TRANSPORTATION ‘‘(a) MEMBERSHIP.—The National Park (commonly known as the ‘‘Alaska Statehood Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask Foundation shall consist of a Board having Act’’) (48 U.S.C. note prec. 21; Public Law 85– unanimous consent that the Com- as members at least 6 private citizens of the 508); and mittee on Commerce, Science, and United States appointed by the Secretary, (C) section 24 of the Federal Power Act (16 with the Secretary and the Director serving U.S.C. 818). Transportation be authorized to meet as ex officio members of the Board.’’; and during the session of the Senate on (ii) by striking subsection (c) and inserting SA 3311. Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, February 23, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in room the following: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. SR–253 of the Russell Senate Office

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Mr. President, I ask COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS f unanimous consent that the Com- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask SIGNING AUTHORITY mittee on Energy and Natural Re- unanimous consent that the Com- sources be authorized to meet during mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be author- Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask the session of the Senate on February ized to meet during the session of the unanimous consent that the junior 23, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD–366 of Senate on February 23, 2016, at 10 a.m., Senator from Montana be authorized to the Dirksen Senate Office Building. in room SR–418 of the Russell Senate sign duly-enrolled bills or joint resolu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Office Building. tions on Tuesday, February 23. objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COMMITTEE ON FINANCE objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask f unanimous consent that the Com- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Com- mittee on Finance be authorized to ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be author- meet during the session of the Senate FEBRUARY 24, 2016 on February 23, 2016, at 10 a.m., in ized to meet during the session of the room SD–215 of the Dirksen Senate Of- Senate on February 23, 2016, at 2 p.m., Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- in room 345 of the Cannon House Office unanimous consent that when the Sen- titled ‘‘Examining the Opioid Epi- Building. ate completes its business today, it ad- demic: Challenges and Opportunities.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without journ until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ruary 24; that following the prayer and objection, it is so ordered. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask approved to date, and the time for the Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be author- two leaders be reserved for their use unanimous consent that the Com- later in the day; further, that following mittee on Foreign Relations be author- ized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 23, 2016, at 2:30 leader remarks, and notwithstanding ized to meet during the session of the the provisions of rule XXII, the Senate Senate on February 23, 2016, at 10 a.m., p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without resume consideration of the Califf to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Review objection, it is so ordered. nomination postcloture; further, that of the FY 2017 State Department Budg- at 11 a.m., the Senate vote on con- et Request.’’ SUBCOMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask firmation of the Califf nomination; fur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ther, that if confirmed, the motion to objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Sub- committee on Personnel of the Com- reconsider be considered made and laid COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, mittee on Armed Services be author- upon the table, the President be noti- AND PENSIONS ized to meet during the session of the fied of the Senate’s action, and upon Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask Senate on February 23, 2016, at 2:30 disposition of the nomination, the Sen- unanimous consent that the Com- p.m. ate then resume legislative session mittee on Health, Education, Labor, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without with no intervening action or debate. and Pensions be authorized to meet objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there during the session of the Senate on SUBCOMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC FORCES objection? February 23, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask Without objection, it is so ordered. SD–430 of the Dirksen Senate Office unanimous consent that the Sub- Building, to conduct a hearing entitled f committee on Strategic Forces of the ‘‘ESSA Implementation in States and Committee on Armed Services be au- School Districts: Perspectives from ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. thorized to meet during the session of Education Leaders.’’ TOMORROW the Senate on February 23, 2016, at 2:30 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without p.m. Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, if there objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is no further business to come before COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY objection, it is so ordered. the Senate, I ask unanimous consent Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask f that it stand adjourned under the pre- unanimous consent that the Com- vious order. mittee on the Judiciary be authorized PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR There being no objection, the Senate, to meet during the session of the Sen- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask at 6:14 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- ate on February 23, 2016, at 10 a.m., in unanimous consent that Mara Green- day, February 24, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.

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HONORING THE VOCALESSENCE Knights of Columbus State Deputy, becoming Army Depot. His insight and input made him WITNESS PROGRAM the state CEO of the Knights for the next two a valued member of each core team that de- years. veloped and implemented plans to reorganize HON. KEITH ELLISON Bruce became a state officer 10 years ago and modernize the installation as it evolved. In when he was elected State Warden. He was OF MINNESOTA 1991, Brad was a member of the Department instrumental in forming two new councils: An- of Defense Study Team for the Consolidation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Number of Ground Communications—Electronics, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 11943 in Wayne, New Jersey and the Immac- which established the foundation for pivotal Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ulate Council Number 12211 in Clifton, New Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) deci- recognize the impact of VocalEssence, a Min- Jersey. sions in 1995. He developed the strategy and neapolis-based vocal ensemble of inter- From 2004–2006, Bruce served as the tactics to defend Tobyhanna from the threat of national repute. Through their WITNESS pro- Chairman of the Paterson Federation Knights closure and resulted in the transfer of U.S. Air gram, they have taught, performed alongside, of Columbus. The Paterson Federation is a Force work from California to Tobyhanna. In and serenaded more than 155,000 students representation of the Councils in the counties 2005, he was Team Leader of the Tobyhanna throughout the Twin Cities over 26 years. of Morris, Passaic and Sussex. The Federa- BRAC group, which resulted in the transfer of The WITNESS vision began in 1991 with tion is dedicated to serving and providing all Navy and Marine Corps workload from two one school and one teaching artist. It has the councils within its boundaries the assist- sites in California to Tobyhanna. Brad helped since grown to more than 40 schools and 9 ance needed to help them excel in all areas lead Tobyhanna’s effort that resulted in the teaching artists, impacting more than 5,000 of Columbianism. In recognition for his faithful award of seven Shingo medals for manufac- students annually. The program provides di- service to his church and community, Bruce turing excellence and the 2012 Department of verse role models and increased exposure to was honored by Pope Benedict XVI as a Army Lean-Six Sigma Excellence Award. Brad the arts through performances and classroom Knight of Saint Gregory. was a team leader in attaining accreditation workshops. For many students, WITNESS is Bruce has been married to his wife, Anna, and the continued certification of Tobyhanna their first opportunity to receive professional for more than 40 years and they have one Army Depot under International Standards Or- training or perform at a major concert hall. The daughter, Bree, and two grandchildren, Tyler ganization 9001 for Quality, as well as under program celebrates the contributions of African and Maya. Bruce’s wife serves as director at Aerospace Standards 9100/9110. These Americans to choral music—a rich history that Diocesan Catholic Charities’ La Vida Childcare standards of excellence helped Tobyhanna has led to collaborations with James Earl Centers I & II in Paterson. maintain its competitive edge. Jones, Rita Dove, Billy Taylor, and countless The Murray House is a great organization Brad was also known for his interpersonal others. which supports a cause that is near and dear skills with employees, labor officials, and man- This year, WITNESS is hosting the More- to me and my wife Elsie. They are the longest agers. As Director of Personnel and Chief of house College Glee Club. These young men running group home in the State of New Jer- Management Employee Relations, he was from a Historically Black College are living sey for adults with developmental disabilities. able to streamline processes and cut red tape. proof of the world of possibility for students of The fact that they have chosen to honor Bruce As Depot Operations Officer and Chief of color. Over 200 young men from six Twin Cit- at their annual Dinner Dance is only fitting as Staff, he ensured success of the day-to-day ies high schools will rehearse and perform he is a great servant in the cause of helping mission and base support operations of the alongside some of the brightest Black minds in others. depot, while coordinating the administrative our country. It is crucial that we celebrate The job of a United States Congressman in- actions of the Tobyhanna Army Depot Com- Black culture; when we do, we must include volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing mand Group and Headquarters. Black youth at the helm. VocalEssence WIT- compares to recognizing and commemorating It is an honor to recognize J. Brad Jones for NESS does just that. the achievements of dedicated individuals such an extraordinary career. I am grateful for I commend VocalEssence for the WITNESS such as Bruce DeMolli. all of his efforts for the sake of our nation’s Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- program’s success in educating, engaging and military. I wish him the best, and may he enjoy leagues, Bruce’s family, friends, and all those inspiring students in the Twin Cities. a long and fulfilling retirement. whose lives he has touched, and me, in rec- VocalEssence has given our community so f ognizing his leadership, dedication, and loyalty much beauty through their music, and they to serving his community. TRIBUTE TO MRS. JULIA AARON continue to better our future through their top- HUMBLES notch community program WITNESS. I can’t f wait to see what they accomplish in the future. IN RECOGNITION OF J. BRAD HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. f JONES FOR HIS OUTSTANDING OF GEORGIA CAREER IN FEDERAL CIVILIAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BRUCE DEMOLLI SERVICE Tuesday, February 23, 2016 HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I OF NEW JERSEY OF PENNSYLVANIA submit the following Proclamation: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, our lives have been touched by the life of Mrs. Julia Aaron Humbles, who Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Tuesday, February 23, 2016 gave of herself in order for others to stand; Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise and call to your attention the outstanding achieve- today to honor J. Brad Jones, Director of Con- Whereas, her dedicated service is present ments of Mr. Bruce DeMolli, who was being tinuous Process Improvement at Tobyhanna in New Orleans, Louisiana and Metropolitan honored by the Murray Family and the New Army Depot. Brad will be retiring on March 3, Atlanta, for all to see her as an unwavering Jersey Department for Persons with Disabil- 2016 after more than 37 years of service to advocate of justice for the youth, the elderly, ities at their 46th Annual Dinner Dance on the Department of the Army and Tobyhanna the poor and the downtrodden; and Sunday, February 21, 2016. Army Depot. From the rank of first line super- Whereas, this remarkable, positive woman Bruce joined the Our Lady of the Highway visor to his most recent service as a Senior with a beautiful smile gave of herself, her time Knights of Columbus Council 3835 in Little Director, Brad has been a key member of and her talent; never asking for fame or for- Falls, based at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Tobyhanna for decades. tune but only to uplift those in need; and Church in 1984 and has been an active mem- Over the course of his career, Brad has Whereas, she led by example from behind ber ever since. He was installed as the N.J. made significant contributions to Tobyhanna the scenes, and was on the frontline for our

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23FE8.001 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E184 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 23, 2016 nation; she was an original Freedom Rider in ‘‘I can only accept Deah, Yusor, and Razan’s Of this our most beloved document seen of the 1960s, an active member of the National murders as being over a parking dispute, if this sight Association for the Advancement of Colored Rosa Parks’s struggle was over a bus seat.’’ Who’d the United States Constitution recite Which built this country, People (NAACP), a member of the Congress f not out of luck or by circumstance of Racial Equality (CORE), a Goodwill Ambas- But by the bedrock upon which all of us have sador for her community, a charter member of HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY advanced her beloved church, New Beginning Full Gos- OF BUNNY STEINMAN The very foundation upon which all of our pel Baptist Church of Decatur, Georgia, and freedoms so stand Whereas, this virtuous Proverbs 31 woman Of such consequence through the decades HON. PATRICK MURPHY which commands was a mother, a grandmother, a great-grand- OF FLORIDA To whether all of the storms, mother, a wife, a daughter, a friend, a warrior, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and battle all of tyranny in all of its forms a matriarch, and a woman of great integrity; For no other Nation in this entire world, and Tuesday, February 23, 2016 has had such freedoms upon its citizens un- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise furled Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this For you Justice Scalia, today to honor the life and legacy of Bunny were but the guardian for all of our children day to bestow a Congressional recognition on Steinman. Bunny was a unique and wonderful and their future world Mrs. Julia Aaron Humbles for her leadership, soul. Hardworking, fierce, and warm-hearted, And even your detractors knew you were friendship and service to all of the citizens in she was a pillar of the Florida Democratic larger than life, Georgia and throughout the Nation; now there- Party. Her energy was contagious and if I had while upon you their arguments they hurled fore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do to pick one word to describe her, I think As you stood there with sword in hand With your pen, your wit, your charm, and hereby attest to the 114th Congress that Mrs. ‘‘sparkplug’’ would be most fitting. Julia Aaron Humbles of DeKalb County, Geor- your mind to take command She wanted all Democrats to work hard— All so freedom could stand gia is deemed worthy and deserving of this and led by being an outstanding example, with For you had the gift, ‘‘Congressional Honor’’: Mrs. Julia Aaron strength and a big heart. And those who of all of your opponents respect and love as Humbles, U.S. Citizen of Distinction in the 4th worked with her like I did knew that she would so was this Congressional District of Georgia. never hesitate to let someone know if she saw If only we had more men like you in this Proclaimed, this 6th day of February, 2016. them slacking. She pushed everyone to do world, who against such divisiveness could rise f their best out of love—because she knew above like a pearl, that’s what our party deserved. then we’d have such the bliss ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHAPEL We are all going to miss her—not just her And your greatest love of all, HILL SHOOTING leadership in our party, but also her spirit that was that of your magnificent family we saw encouraged us all to do more for our commu- Of what you left behind, nity and our party. Her contributions to cre- to spread out through time HON. KEITH ELLISON Your seeds of love to remind, OF MINNESOTA ating a better world for others will last forever. that the gift of love and life are oh so very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bunny took so many people under her wing, divine and I am honored to be one of them. And it And just like our Forefathers you were a Tuesday, February 23, 2016 is through all of us that her memory lives on. true man of God Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, today marks Our community, the state of Florida, and our For the freedom to worship they stepped one year since three young Americans were nation are better because of Bunny, as are the upon this very sod No other country across the world, killed for their faith. lives of countless individuals who knew her. I has so been formed out of God On February 10th, 2015, Deah Barakat, know that is true for me. I would not be where And your two greatest reads, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha were I am or who I am today without her support. The Bible and The Constitution brought to murdered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They Mr. Speaker, Bunny was a patriot who loved your soul such glee were shot and killed because they were Mus- our country, and I was proud to call her my To arm you in the battle for all you would lim. friend. Bunny, may the road rise up to meet need Now Marshall and all of the greats, Yusor was a graduate of North Carolina you. You will be missed. have another equal for history to so con- State University and planned on enrolling at f template the UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant you were my where her husband, Deah, was studying to LARGER THAN LIFE IN MEMORY son in so many ways become a dentist. Razan, Yusor’s sister, was OF JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA Your written opinions and quest for justice, a student at NCSU as well. She was only 19 disarmed all of those arguments and held them at bey years old. HON. PETE SESSIONS Indeed it’s a very sad day These murders break my heart. They should OF TEXAS For America’s loss, be heartbreaking to every American. comes at such a high cost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The tragedy in Chapel Hill shows us the Because such men like you Antonin are larg- stark reality of anti-Muslim bigotry: hate Tuesday, February 23, 2016 er than life, speech and scapegoating has real life con- and keep all of our freedom’s burning bright Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in As our world just got little bit darker this sequences. Children are bullied in schools, memory and in sorrow of the passing of Jus- night houses of worship are vandalized, and people tice Antonin Scalia, who was truly larger than We pray that America too will follow your are killed for the way they dress or how they life. He will go down in history as one of light pray. America’s greatest Supreme Court Justices. Supreme, Candidates for public office, public officials, He was a champion for freedom and the Con- at the top, and leaders are spewing hatred against Amer- stitution, a great family man and a devout man as into the future upon lips of lawyers and ican Muslims, calling for Muslim refugees to law students, of faith. I submit this poem penned in his your name shall never stop be banned from entering the country, or for honor by Albert Carey Caswell. Rest Muslims living here—including some that were Larger, Rest my son born and raised as American—should carry ID larger than life Rise up to heaven Antonin where you so be- cards or register their names in a database. America’s son, long This type of rhetoric is why our young children oh so very bright As an Angel in The Army of our Lord so very are afraid to go to school and why people are Antonin, strong being killed because of how they look or how for all of America you held the night To watch over us you American song As you stood with all of our best in Amer- And larger than life, they pray. ica’s light and your memory will ever live on After the murder, some people in the press Same as all of our Forefathers in sight God Bless you America’s son, argued that it was over a parking dispute. I’m Who shone in liberty’s sheen so very bright as you did her the day you were born reminded of what Deah’s brother, Farris, said: Of something which gleams into the night Amen

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.003 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E185 A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO Excellence Award as part of NASA’s 2015 member of the National Panel on the Meas- BARBARA SYKES Small Business Industry Awards. urement of the Program Effects of Head Start Under President and CEO Tim Wong’s lead- and a member of the Board of Trustees of HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ership, Arcata has received a NASA Small Nyack Hospital. Dr. Gordon was also a mem- OF CALIFORNIA Business Industry Award five times since the ber and past president of the board at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES program began eight years ago. By delivering Lexington School for the Deaf, and the outstanding support, along with on schedule School’s Health Center was named in her Tuesday, February 23, 2016 and on budget results year after year, Arcata honor. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to has made itself the model for small business Dr. Gordon and her husband, Dr. Edmund honor the memory of Barbara Sykes, of Bur- success in Las Vegas. W. Gordon, were champions for equal edu- bank, California, an accomplished volunteer Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate cational opportunity, working with a small and community leader who passed away on Tim and all of the Arcata employees for being group of concerned citizens in the late 50’s Thursday, February 11, 2016. awarded the Small Business Subcontractor and 60’s to integrate the schools in the East Born in 1960, Barbara grew up in Toluca Excellence Award. Ramapo Central School District. Dr. Gordon Lake, California. Barbara married Dave f was very active in the PTA and later was Golonski and they raised their three children in elected a member of the East Ramapo Central Burbank, where she and her husband became RECOGNIZING MAYOR JAMES School District Board of Education, where she deeply involved in their community. THOMAS, JR. was elected and served as President for three Barbara was active in various charitable or- years. The Drs. Gordon combined their med- ganizations, before, during and after Dave’s HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER ical and educational knowledge and talents to service on the Burbank City Council. Gen- OF GEORGIA found the Harriet Tubman Child Health and Guidance Clinic in Harlem in the 1950’s, and erous with their time and resources, Barbara IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Dave frequently hosted events at their helped establish the Psycho-Educational Diag- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 home for several organizations that raised nostic Clinic for children at Columbia Pres- money for both local causes and others in Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise byterian Medical Center (referred to as the need—I always looked forward to their annual today to recognize former mayor of Hinesville, Ambulatory Pediatrics Division). holiday party that benefitted the Burbank Co- James Thomas, Jr., for his exceptional job as In addition to her work in medicine and edu- ordinating Council, Five Acres, the El Faro mayor as well as his endless support for our cation, Dr. Gordon devoted her time and tal- and Hacienda Orphanages of Tijuana, Mexico nation’s military. ents to serving the Rockland County commu- and the Kids International Foundation, of Elected mayor in 2007, Mr. Thomas has nity, and her accomplishments brought her which Barbara was a founding member. dedicated his life to public service. With a well-deserved recognition. Dr. Gordon was a Ms. Sykes had a passion for charities that graduate degree in Business Management long-standing board member and served as benefitted children, and to that end, she was from Central Michigan University and a grad- President of the Martin Luther King Multi-Pur- a founding board member of the Boys & Girls uate degree in Public Administration from pose Center Board of Trustees, and on Janu- Club of Burbank and the Greater East Valley, Georgia Southern University, he has served ary 22, 2000, the classrooms and computer an organization that she was steadfastly dedi- the city of Hinesville and Liberty County for center at the Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose cated to and active in for over twenty years. nearly 30 years. Center were dedicated as the Susan G. Gor- Ms. Sykes was a longtime volunteer with the Prior to being elected mayor, Mr. Thomas don, M.D. Education Corridor. She was also Family Service Agency of Burbank and the was a military officer and a Department of De- one of three women recognized at the African Burbank Coordinating Council, where she fense civil servant where he worked as a liai- American Chamber of Commerce of West- served as one of the key organizers for their son between Fort Stewart, Liberty County, and chester & Rockland Counties, Inc.’s 2000 holiday basket program, and created the coun- the City of Hinesville. In addition, he used his Women’s History Month luncheon. Dr. Gordon cil’s ‘‘Coins for Campers’’ program. In addition, skills as a trained Engineering Project Man- was the recipient of the 1999 ‘‘Children’s Barbara raised funds for the Condor Squad- ager to oversee the construction of ‘‘Warriors Champion Award,’’ given by the Early Child ron, founded by her father, Richard T. Sykes, Walk,’’ a memorial to fallen soldiers and civil- Consortium of Rockland County, and in 2006 a local organization of aviation enthusiasts ians at Fort Stewart. was inducted, along with her husband, into the which flies World War II and other military air- Mayor Thomas has also contributed to the Rockland County Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Most recently, the Drs. Gordon founded planes in formation over veterans’ events, me- prosperity of Hinesville and Liberty County Gordon and Gordon Associates in Human De- morial ceremonies and parades throughout the through his numerous public service positions. velopment, and their children established the region. He was Chairman of the Liberty County Plan- CEJJES Institute and Library in Pomona to Barbara is survived by her mother, JoAnn ning Commission, member of the Liberty continue their parents’ life work in the pro- Sykes, husband, Dave Golonski, children, County Hospital Authority, Hinesville Architec- motion of social justice, particularly as it per- Randi, Russell and John, son-in-law, Nathan tural Review Board, and the Hinesville Military tains to health, education, and the environ- Lowery, grandchildren, Grant and JoAnn, and Affairs Committee. mental and material well being of marginalized her brothers and sisters, Edmond, Jeanne, His remarkable dedication and leadership to Hinesville will truly be missed. communities. Carol, Gene, Richard, John and Mary. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the Barbara is an irreplaceable member of the f many outstanding accomplishments of my Burbank community, and her loss will be RECOGNIZING DR. SUSAN GORDON constituent, Dr. Susan Gordon. I urge my col- deeply felt by the many people whose lives leagues to join me in honoring her exceptional she touched. I ask all Members to join me in life. remembering one of Burbank’s most beloved HON. NITA M. LOWEY f citizens, Barbara Sykes. OF NEW YORK f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING A TRUE BEHIND-THE- SCENES HERO: LORI HENRICKSEN HONORING THE RECIPIENT OF Tuesday, February 23, 2016 NASA’S SMALL BUSINESS SUB- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CONTRACTOR EXCELLENCE recognize Dr. Susan Gordon, a nationally rec- HON. CRESENT HARDY OF NEVADA AWARD: ARCATA ASSOCIATES, ognized pediatrician, teacher, and equal rights IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INC. advocate from Pomona, New York, who passed away January 25. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 HON. CRESENT HARDY Dr. Gordon opened her pediatric office in Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to OF NEVADA Haverstraw, New York after graduating from honor Lori Henricksen, an instructor at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Howard University College of Medicine in Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Acad- Washington, D.C. In 1958 she started a 25- emy, for her dedication and tremendous con- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 year career as an associate professor of pedi- tributions toward educating Nevada’s students Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to atrics, first at New York Medical College and about career opportunities in emergency tele- honor Tim Wong and Arcata Associates, Inc., then at Columbia University’s College of Phy- communications. As a former 9–1–1 Emer- for receiving the Small Business Subcontractor sicians and Surgeons. Dr. Gordon served as a gency Communications Dispatcher and Law

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23FE8.005 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 23, 2016 Enforcement and Fire Dispatcher, Lori under- dedication has impacted countless lives and I cluding Los Banos and the surrounding West stands what it takes to help individuals in express my deepest gratitude for his service Side. times of crisis and how to succeed in this field. with the hope that Raymond’s work will con- In 2003 Bill was named undersheriff by I am grateful to have educators like Lori who tinue to be the gold standard of service to the newly elected Sheriff Mark Pazin; who de- can bring a wealth of knowledge and real community. scribed Blake as an excellent undersheriff, a world experience to teach our students. Lori is f great friend, and ‘‘a tough, no-nonsense guy: truly making a positive impact in our students never afraid to mix it up with anybody or to tell by encouraging tomorrow’s future leaders to IN HONOR OF LEESBURG CHIEF OF anybody what he thought . . . we could dis- take on these lifesaving roles for the better- POLICE, JOSEPH PRICE agree on things and he was never shy about ment of our communities. I join all Nevadans letting me know his thoughts; but in the end, in saying thank you for your mentorship to our HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK he never, ever held a grudge’’. Current Merced County Sheriff Verne students and for your passion for building up OF VIRGINIA Warnke, who met Blake in the 1970s, echoed the next generation of emergency dispatchers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our behind-the-scenes heroes. Mr. Speaker, I that sentiment: ‘‘He taught me that you could Tuesday, February 23, 2016 take care of business and move on without commend Lori on her outstanding service to any grudge whatsoever’’. Warnke credits educating Nevada’s students and for the years Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Blake, and his manner of dealing with people, she has devoted to responding to the emer- to recognize and honor my constituent, Lees- as a strong influence on him. gencies of our families. I am confident that burg Chief of Police Joseph Price. Chief Price will retire on March 1st after serving as the Former Sheriff Tom Cavallero’s first super- Lori’s hard work will continue to benefit our visor in the Merced County Sheriff’s depart- communities for many years to come. Leesburg Chief of Police for 16 years. Chief Price has worked in law enforcement for over ment was Bill Blake, whom he described as f being ‘‘without a doubt the single most influen- 40 years, serving in the Montgomery County tial person I’ve known in my whole career’’. RECOGNIZING MR. RAYMOND C. Maryland Police Department for 25 years and Blake retired from law enforcement in 2009 RINALDI FOR HIS CONTRIBU- in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a Lt. after winning election to the Merced City TIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY Colonel. Under his leadership, the Leesburg Council, where he served two terms. Police Department has become an award win- Blake is survived by numerous grand- HON. LOU BARLETTA ning organization focused on positive inter- children and his three children Billy, Tiffany, OF PENNSYLVANIA actions and community policing. While serving and Kevin; who followed in his father’s foot- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a population that has nearly doubled in size, steps as a sergeant in the Sheriff’s Office and the department earned its first accreditation Tuesday, February 23, 2016 current Merced City Councilmember. Bill will from the Virginia Department of Criminal Jus- be remembered for his accomplishments as a Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor tice Services in 2006, and was subsequently family man and a public servant who leaves to recognize Mr. Raymond C. Rinaldi for his reaccredited in 2010 and 2014. In 2015 the behind a proud legacy of fighting for public innumerable contributions to the constituents International Association of Chiefs of Police safety and social justice. of my district and surrounding communities and Motorola awarded the Webber-Seavey Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join through his work with the Ronald McDonald Award for Quality in Law Enforcement to the me on this day in a moment of silence in House of Scranton. As a distinguished attor- Leesburg Police Department in recognition of memory of the life and service of Bill Blake. ney in the region, he has consistently exempli- their success in improving quality in law en- The contributions that he gave throughout his fied the partnership between private enterprise forcement through innovative projects. Need- life have, and will continue to have, a lasting and community engagement in northeastern less to say, Chief Price’s leadership has impression on the fabric of Merced. He will be Pennsylvania. served a crucial role in the growth and suc- missed by many, more than he’ll ever know. Admitted to the bar in 1965 and establishing cess of the Leesburg Police Department. f his legal practice in 1972, Raymond has Chief Price earned his Bachelor of Science worked tirelessly to establish a firm distin- degree from the University of Scranton, and CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVER- guished by its principles. Through hard work, an MBA from the American University in SARY OF BAND OF BROTHERS client loyalty, confidentiality, and strict ethics, Washington, DC. He is also a graduate of the BIBLE STUDY Rinaldi & Poveromo, P.C. has become the FBI National Academy and Police Executive symbol of client-focused legal services. Research Forum’s (PERF) Senior Manage- HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER Raymond’s defining contribution to the com- ment Institute for Police. He currently chairs OF GEORGIA munity began nearly three decades ago when the Northern Virginia Chiefs and Sheriffs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he embarked on a project with consequences Group. Aside from his dedication to our com- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 no one could have foreseen. After being ap- munity, Price is an active member of the Ro- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise proached by Albert and Carol Mueller about tary Club of Leesburg. He is the devoted hus- today to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the the idea of opening a local Ronald McDonald band of his wife, Lori, and has three children Band of Brothers Bible Study in Garden City House in Scranton, personal experience in- and three grandchildren. I wish to commend and Savannah, Georgia. spired him to engage in this important under- Chief Price for faithfully serving the Town of Ten years ago, Pastor Kenny Grant and five taking. Raymond and his wife Rosemarie dealt Leesburg, Commonwealth of Virginia, and en- others started a support group for all walks of with medical issues after the birth of one of suring the continued safety of Virginia’s 10th life to study God’s word and help each other their sons, and encountering firsthand the dif- District. grow as Christians. Today, Band of Brothers ficulties parents encounter while seeing their f has over two hundred in attendance each Fri- child undergo medical treatment, it was appar- day morning at the Garden City First Baptist HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. BILL ent that assisting in the implementation of this Church as well as six hundred and fifty individ- BLAKE project was nothing more than a selfless duty. uals receiving weekly videos, in case they Providing a ‘‘home-away-from-home’’ so miss a meeting. families can stay close to their hospitalized HON. JIM COSTA Meetings every Friday morning have be- children at no cost, the Ronald McDonald OF CALIFORNIA come a safe place for many to discuss issues House of Scranton has assisted thousands of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in their life and to study more about the Bible families in the area with food and lodging and themselves in front of men who have be- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 while caring for a loved one. Raymond’s hum- come, for many, a second family. ble duty turned out to be a lifelong passion as Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Since its beginning, I have had the privilege he served on the organization’s board of direc- honor Bill Blake, who passed away January to be a regular member of the Band of Broth- tors for nearly three decades, and continues to 10, 2016 surrounded by his friends and loved ers Bible Study, enjoying others’ company, lis- provide pro-bono legal services to this day. ones. He was 65. tening to inspirational music, and through the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Mr. Bill was born and raised in Merced. As a Bible, growing a Christian community with Raymond C. Rinaldi for his continued service young man he worked on farms until joining men that I now call my friends. I want to con- to the community, as he has promoted an at- the Merced Sheriff’s Office in 1971 at the age gratulate Band of Brothers on their achieve- mosphere where families can face the weight of 21. Bill served eight sheriffs over a 38 year ments and wish them continued success in of medical emergencies together. His selfless period, working all across Merced County in- the Garden City and Savannah Communities.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:54 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23FE8.007 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E187 HONORING MARGARET RESNICK their contributions and to inspire other young Ms. Mackenzie is a public affairs and public AS ILLINOIS PARKS AND RECRE- people to follow their example. relations consultant. In this role, she has ATION ASSOCIATION’S PROFES- I heartily applaud Ms. Murthy for her initia- worked with clients as diverse as Chemical SIONAL OF THE YEAR tive in seeking to make our community a bet- Bank, community development groups, arts or- ter place to live, and for the positive impact ganizations, and Planned Parenthood. HON. ROBERT J. DOLD she has had on the lives of others. Her ac- Ms. Mackenzie serves as Executive Director OF ILLINOIS tions show that young Americans can—and of New York ChoicePac, a bi-partisan pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do—play important roles in our communities, choice committee for New York State, which and that America’s community spirit continues has distributed over a quarter of a million dol- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 to hold tremendous promise for the future. lars to over 70 candidates in less than 10 Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f years. honor the Illinois Parks and Recreation Asso- For almost ten years, Ms. Mackenzie head- ciation’s Professional of the Year, Margaret HONORING SERGEANT MARCUS ed the New York office for the non-partisan Resnick. The award is given to professionals WRIGHT Women’s Campaign Fund (WCF), which working in parks and recreation who have had works to elect women who are dedicated to an impact on their communities. Margaret HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON working together and forging solutions. WCF works with other civic leaders to provide cost- OF MISSISSIPPI supports candidates running at every level, effective services for the community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the school board to Congress. For two Since 2007, Margaret has led the Mundelein years she served as National Co-Chair for Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Parks and Recreation District as director. Her WCF. Currently, she is Co-Chair of WCF’s smart financial management and search for al- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Women’s Campaign Research Fund. ternative funding and grants has allowed the er, I rise today to honor a remarkable law en- Ms. Mackenzie currently serves as a Vice- Park District to thrive. Margaret has brought forcer, Sergeant Marcus Wright of Byram, Mis- Chair of the Board of Planned Parenthood of innovation and technological improvements to sissippi. New York City (PPNYC), and Chair of the programs and services in Mundelein. Due Sergeant Wright grew up in Morton, Mis- PPNYC’s Public Affairs Committee. She joined to her efforts, parks have expanded, and par- sissippi. He graduated from Morton High the board in 1991 and served as Board Chair ticipation has increased. School in 1994. He moved to Jackson, Mis- from 1998–2000. Mr. Speaker, Margaret Resnick is an inspir- sissippi and began his law enforcement career Ms. Mackenzie is also a member of the Ad- ing community leader who has been creative by attending the Jackson Police Training visory Committee of the New York Women’s and practical in providing parks and recreation Academy from which he graduated with hon- Foundation. She also serves on the Board of services to the residents of Mundelein, Illinois. ors in 2001. After graduation, he continued Advocates for the Citizens’ Committee for I am proud to celebrate her as the Profes- with JPD as a Patrolman, was promoted to Children of New York and on the board of sional of the Year and look forward to her con- Detective in 2003 and began work in the Vice Family Planning Advocates in Albany. Ms. tinued service and leadership in the commu- and Narcotics Unit. In 2004, he completed his Mackenzie has also worked with Family Plan- nity. training with the Federal Bureau of Investiga- ning Advocates NARAL Pro-Choice America f tion to become a Crisis/Hostage Negotiator. In and the NARAL Pro-Choice America Founda- 2005 he was selected to be part of the Dig- tion. Ms. Mackenzie is a Director at the Vira HONORING JAHNAVI MURTHY OF nitary Protection Team that protected the I. Heinz Endowment, which supports a wide SOUTH RIDING Mayor of the City of Jackson, Mississippi. variety of organizations devoted to arts and Since 2011, he has proudly served with the culture; children, youth and families; economic HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK Hinds County Sheriff’s Office as a Sergeant, opportunity; education; and the environment. OF VIRGINIA head of the Internal Affairs Division and now Born in London, Ms. Mackenzie graduated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Patrol Division. Sergeant Wright has re- from Radcliffe College in 1955, attended Car- ceived extensive training during his career and Tuesday, February 23, 2016 negie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon) Drama has been awarded several commendations for School, and studied anthropology at Columbia Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like his outstanding performance and dedication in University. While bringing up her two children, to congratulate and honor Jahnavi Murthy of the line of duty, and most recently receiving she worked in the theatre as an actress, exec- South Riding, a young student from my district the Officer of the Year Award for 2014. He utive assistant and casting director. who has achieved national recognition for ex- also serves as a Master Mason in the New Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me emplary volunteer service in her community. Home Masonic Lodge Number 261. in celebrating the extraordinary work of Wendy The 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mackenzie, a New York woman who makes a Awards program, an annual honor conferred in recognizing Sergeant Marcus Wright for his difference. on the most impressive student volunteers in dedication to serving our great state of Mis- f each state and the District of Columbia, has sissippi. named Ms. Murthy as one of their top hon- f HONORING ANNABELLE SCOUT orees in Virginia. GUNASEKARA Ms. Murthy has earned recognition for her IN RECOGNITION OF WENDY input in co-funding an organization with her MACKENZIE HON. JAMES B. RENACCI brother called, ‘‘Feed Hungry People.’’ After OF OHIO her work to begin this organization, ‘‘Feed HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hungry People’’ has been able to raise OF NEW YORK Tuesday, February 23, 2016 $24,000. Each month, this organization sends IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nonperishable meal packs to impoverished Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to areas including Zambia, Panama, Haiti and Tuesday, February 23, 2016 congratulate my Chief of Staff, Surya the Philippines. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Gunasekara and his wife Mandy, on the birth It is vital that we encourage the kind of self- Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Wendy Mac- of their daughter, Annabelle Scout less contribution this young citizen has made. kenzie, who has dedicated much of her pro- Gunasekara. She was born at 11:16 a.m., on People of all ages need to think more about fessional life to supporting women’s right to February 18, 2016 in Washington, DC. I would how we, as individuals, can work together at choose and electing more pro-choice women also like to congratulate their son, Rico the local level to ensure the health and vitality to office. Tonight she is being honored for her Rhyder Gunasekara, on becoming a big broth- of our towns and neighborhoods. Young vol- work by Eleanor’s Legacy, an extraordinary or- er who welcomed his baby sister to the world unteers like Ms. Murthy are inspiring examples ganization that is dedicated to electing pro- with an enthusiastic Ole Miss cheer, ‘‘Hotty to all of us. choice Democratic women in New York State. Toddy.’’ The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Her commitment, enthusiasm, and generous Annabelle Scout is 8 pounds and 3 ounces was created by Prudential Financial in partner- use of personal resources have helped count- of pride and joy to her loving grandparents, ship with the National Association of Sec- less women candidates succeed. She has Ada and Michael McGrevey of Decatur, Mis- ondary School Principals in 1995 to impress helped women break barriers, persevere and sissippi, and Brett and Susanne Conrad of upon all youth volunteers the importance of make a difference. Santa Monica, California.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.008 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 23, 2016 I am so excited for this new blessing to the During 80 plus years of operation, schools, and after graduation have written Gunasekara family and wish them all the best Westerra’s ‘‘people helping people’’ philosophy their stories in assisting our nation to maintain on their future endeavors. continues to benefit communities across the greatness by becoming productive citizens, f country by providing fundraising and grant pro- serving in our Armed Services, becoming grams. These programs provide money for small business owners, educators, mothers, IN HONOR OF ELAINE MCCONNELL school art supplies, sports fees and after- fathers, civic leaders, civil servants and com- school activities. munity advocates thus allowing our district to HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK I extend my deepest congratulations to have pillars of wisdom and strength for many OF VIRGINIA Westerra Credit Union for their honor by The years to come; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES West Chamber. I have no doubt they will ex- Whereas, The Hamilton High School Class Tuesday, February 23, 2016 hibit the same commitment to the community of 1965 members are distinguished citizens of Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the future. our district, they are spiritual warriors, persons to recognize and honor the life of my friend, f of compassion, fearless leaders and servants to all, but most of all citizens that desire to im- Elaine McConnell. Elaine led a life of public RECOGNIZING BRAD COOLEY service and dedicated her career to serving prove the lives of others; and Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the others in our community. Elaine is a Jackson- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this ville, Florida native, but first moved to Fairfax HON. KEN BUCK day to honor and recognize the Hamilton High County in 1961. Shortly thereafter, she took OF COLORADO School Class of 1965 as they celebrate their an interest in public service and safety. Elaine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 50th Anniversary in Clarkston, Georgia; Now served as Springfield District Supervisor for 24 Tuesday, February 23, 2016 therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do years and championed the construction of the Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- hereby proclaim October 3, 2015 as: The world class McConnell Public Safety Transpor- ognize Mr. Brad Cooley for winning the 2016 Hamilton High School Class of 1965 Day in tation and Operations Center. She was a Congressional App Challenge for the Fourth the 4th Congressional District. staunch advocate of transportation initiatives Congressional District of Colorado. This com- Proclaimed, this 3rd day of October, 2015. and went on to serve as the Chair of the petition receives app submissions from high f Northern Virginia Transportation Board. Many school students around the country, and seeks HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. DAVE know her as the ‘‘mother’’ of the Virginia Rail- to recognize the nation’s best programming HENDERSON way Express because of her leadership as a talent. founding board member. VRE serves an aver- Mr. Cooley designed Crunch Time, an app age of 20,000 riders per day and may not which allows the user to view wait times for HON. JIM COSTA exist without Elaine’s lifelong dedication to restaurants in their area. It also allows the OF CALIFORNIA transportation infrastructure in the region. Most user to submit their wait time for restaurants IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recently, Elaine served on the Metropolitan they have visited. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Washington Airports Authority Board as an ap- Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pointee of Governor McDonnell. economy and communities. It is the ingenuity Beyond her involvement in transportation honor Dave Henderson who passed away De- and hard work Mr. Cooley embodied during initiatives, Elaine was the founder and CEO of cember 27, 2015, at the age of 57. this competition that makes America excep- Accotink Academy, an education center which Dave was born in Merced, California, on tional. He has shown true leadership in his serves children with learning disabilities July 21, 1958. He attended Dos Palos High school and community. throughout the region. She gained national ac- School and is the school’s most celebrated On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- claim for her study and work of handwriting athlete. During his high schools years, he was trict of Colorado, I extend my best wishes to and math disorders. The school has grown to a star baseball and football player. Dave led Mr. Cooley as he pursues his future endeav- 400 students and also opened a second loca- the Dos Palos High Broncos varsity football ors. tion in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Outside of team to two Central Valley championships. He Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. her volunteer work, she was an avid piano had great success as a football player, but Brad Cooley for winning the Fourth Congres- player and cook. Elaine will be greatly missed Dave decided to progress as a baseball player sional District of Colorado’s Congressional by her husband, Mac, and their three children, and accepted a scholarship to play baseball at App Challenge. Susan, Mark, and Matthew, nine grand- California State University, Fresno. children, and five great-grandchildren. I am f In 1977, Dave was drafted number one overall by the Seattle Mariners, and his big honored to recognize Elaine today for her out- TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON HIGH league career began in 1981 as a center field- standing display of commitment to our com- SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965 munity. She was a true public servant and will er for the Mariners. Dave played for the Mari- be missed by all who had the privilege of ners for six seasons. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Baseball fans will best remember Dave for knowing her. OF GEORGIA his two strike, two out, ninth inning, game- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tying home run as a member of the Boston WESTERRA CREDIT UNION Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Red Sox. Thanks to his heroics, the Red Sox won Game five in extra innings and completed Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I a comeback from a three to one American HON. ED PERLMUTTER submit the following Proclamation: OF COLORADO League Championship Series deficit to win the Whereas, The Hamilton High School Class IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pennant, earning a trip to the 1986 World Se- of 1965 is celebrating its fifty year anniversary ries. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 today since its commencement as graduates Dave found his stride as a member of the Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise of the DeKalb County, Georgia school system; Oakland Athletics where he played in three today to recognize Westerra Credit Union for and consecutive World Series and was a member receiving the Large Business of the Year Whereas, some of the members of the 1965 of the 1989 World Series Champion team. He award from The West Chamber serving Jeffer- Class are here today, Brenda Anderson, Je- had career high statistics and was selected to son County. rome Anderson, James Bugs, Annie Ruth be on the 1991 All-Star team. In 1934, eight visionary leaders organized a Curney, Alice Collins, Josephine Crawley, In 1994, Dave ended his career as a base- not-for-profit financial cooperative, whose pur- Carolyn Davis, Ella Mae Crumley, Lucille Boyd ball player after playing 14 seasons with five pose was to put the members first when offer- Durden, David T. Griffin, Abel Johnson, Ora J. teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Boston ing financial services and to treat them as val- Lewis, Willie Martin, Gloria Sutton, Mattie Ruth Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Ath- ued owners. Crawford Stroud, Jean Thomas, Audrey Swift letics and Kansas City Royals. After retiring as Following mergers and a name change in Wilburn, Dorothy Morton Walker, Gladys Wil- player, Dave worked as a color analyst for the the early 2000s, the now Westerra Credit liams, Gwendolyn White, Johnny Williams, and Seattle Mariners’ broadcasts. Union ranks among the top 150 credit unions Patricia Woods; and Dave was active in several philanthropic en- in the United States and serves more than Whereas, these remarkable men and deavors and believed that giving back was im- 95,000 members. women have been educated in our local public portant. He raised money to support research

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.011 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E189 for Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic dis- Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Brother Wicks Contra Costa County, and I wish him well in order. Additionally, he was also one of the went on to obtain a M.S. degree in Electrical retirement. founders of Rick’s Toys for Kids, a charity Engineering from North Carolina A & T State During his 21 years of service at CCWD, which provides dozens of agencies with toys University in Greensboro, North Carolina and most recently as President of the Board, Mr. so that thousands of children could receive a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Campbell never missed a board meeting. He Christmas gifts who would otherwise go with- Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia where he also served as co-chairman and a key fundraiser out receiving one. served as president of the Black Graduate for the successful campaign to approve bonds Beginning in high school and into his career Student Organization. He has taught Com- for the District’s $450 million Los Vaqueros in the major leagues, Dave was known by his puter Engineering at Tuskegee University in Reservoir Project, and helped lead the effort teammates and coaches for his ever-present Tuskegee, Alabama and Computer Science at against the Peripheral Canal in 1982. smile and positive demeanor. As his former Jackson State University in Jackson, Mis- Mr. Campbell served our community in innu- coach Mike Sparks said, ‘‘I will always remem- sissippi. merable leadership roles over the years at ber that big smile . . . He treated everyone In October 1977, Brother Wicks accepted various important community organizations, in- like they were a friend.’’ Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, uniting cluding the Contra Costa County Airport Land Dave is survived by his sisters Jeannie, with New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, Use Commission, the Walnut Creek Child Terry, Patricia, and Michelle, brother Al, first Mississippi, where he was active in the youth Care Task Force, the Walnut Festival Associa- wife Loni, wife Nancy, and his two sons Chase department. In May 1997, while working as an tion, the Northgate High School Sports Boost- and Trent, and Trent’s wife Dani. instructor at Tuskegee University, he acknowl- ers, and the American Red Cross. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join edged the call to preach the gospel. Subse- Mr. Campbell also leveraged his vast expe- me in celebrating the life of a great man, Dave quently, he attended the Montgomery Bible In- rience as a business owner and engineer, as Henderson. stitute in Montgomery, Alabama and served as a Vice President of the Concord Chamber of f an associate minister at Greater Peace Baptist Commerce, and served as a member of the Church in Opelika, Alabama. In August 1998, Concord General Plan Committee and the SUZIE SHRIDE Brother Wicks began service as an associate Founder Advisory Board of Concord Commer- minister at New Hope Baptist Church in Jack- cial Bank. HON. ED PERLMUTTER son. In August 2000, he accepted the call to Mr. Campbell is also past president and a OF COLORADO serve as the interim pastor of Mount Nebo founder of the Concord Economic Develop- ment Corporation, a partnership of the Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Baptist Church in Jackson. On January 18, cord Chamber of Commerce and the City of Tuesday, February 23, 2016 2001, Brother Wicks was elected to serve as Mount Nebo’s sixth pastor and was installed Concord. In addition to these many roles, he Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise on March 25th. is a member of the Board of Directors of the today to recognize Suzie Shride for receiving In addition to his pastoral duties at Mount East Bay Leadership Council and a member the Member of the Year award from The West Nebo, Brother Wicks has served on various of Concord Rotary Club. A longtime resident Chamber serving Jefferson County. community boards including the Mission Mis- of the area, Mr. Campbell is an Honorary Suzie is the owner of Mathnasium of Little- sissippi Resource Development Committee. Board Member of the Concord Historical Soci- ton. She jumped into the West Chamber with He has also served as a writer for the Clarion- ety. both feet and has been running ever since. Ledger Faith Forum and is currently serving I am grateful for Mr. Campbell’s many ac- Suzie has been instrumental in growing The as the State Director of Education for the Gen- complishments and contributions to the suc- West Chamber’s presence in South Jefferson eral Missionary Baptist State Convention of cess of our community. I wish Mr. Campbell County, and helping to grow the first leads Mississippi, Inc., and the Senior Vice-Moder- all of the best in his retirement. Congratulations, Joe, on a remarkable leg- group in the area which now has two leads ator of the Jackson District Missionary Baptist acy of public service in Contra Costa. groups. Association. One of the biggest projects Suzie took on Brother Wicks has been the recipient of var- f was spearheading The West Chamber’s ious awards and accolades including the JEFFERSON COUNTY BUSINESS Women in Business breakfasts last year. This Metro-Jackson chapter of the NAACP 2008 RESOURCE CENTER (JCBRC) event has continued to grow in popularity with Medgar Evers Award winner, a Mississippi the first breakfast of 2016 seeing more than Gospel Music Awards 2011 Pastor of the Year 80 women business owners in attendance. HON. ED PERLMUTTER honoree, and the 2011 Image Award Winner OF COLORADO I extend my deepest congratulations to for Religion bestowed by Phi Beta Sigma Fra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Suzie Shride for her honor by The West ternity, Inc. He is married to the former Felice Chamber. I have no doubt she will exhibit the L. Dowd, a native of Marks, Mississippi, and Tuesday, February 23, 2016 same dedication and commitment to the com- they have three children, John Arthur III, Faith Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise munity in the future. Alexandria and Grace Elizabeth. Finally, today to recognize the Jefferson County Busi- f Brother Wicks’ motto is traditional, tried and ness Resource Center (JCBRC) for receiving true: ‘‘To God be the glory for the many won- the Nonprofit of the Year award given by The HONORING JOHN A. WICKS, JR. derful things He has done!’’ West Chamber serving Jefferson County. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me JCBRC is a non-profit organization dedi- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON in recognizing Pastor John A. Wicks, Jr. for cated to supporting the small business com- OF MISSISSIPPI his dedication to serving others. munity in Jefferson County. The group part- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ners with businesses to find solutions for doing business in Jeffco. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 RECOGNIZING JOSEPH L. CAMP- JCBRC helps professionals from planning a Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- BELL UPON HIS RETIREMENT start-up enterprise to an established business. er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public FROM THE CONTRA COSTA They provide a multitude of resources and servant, John A. Wicks, Jr., who is a native of WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DI- services to the business community, including Jackson, Mississippi. RECTORS free business counseling, business classes John A. Wicks, Jr. is the son of Mr. and and training. Through the annual business Mrs. John A. Wicks, Sr. of Jackson. He at- HON. MARK DeSAULNIER expo, JCBRC brings businesses together to tended Jackson Public Schools and graduated OF CALIFORNIA foster ‘‘economic gardening’’ where entrepre- from Murrah High School. He then matricu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neurial activity is fostered by providing infor- lated at Alcorn State University in Lorman, mation, tools, and connections needed for Mississippi where he received a B.S. degree Tuesday, February 23, 2016 business development and growth. in Computer Science and Applied Mathe- Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to I extend my deepest congratulations to the matics and was the valedictorian of his grad- recognize my friend, Joseph L. Campbell of Jefferson County Business Resource Center uating class. While at Alcorn, Brother Wicks Clayton, California, upon his retirement from for being honored by The West Chamber. was active in many organizations and served the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) Thank you for your commitment and service to as president of both Alpha Kappa Mu honor Board of Directors. Mr. Campbell has been an the business community of Jefferson County, society and the Alpha Zeta chapter of Phi extraordinary community leader throughout Colorado.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.014 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 23, 2016 IN HONOR OF MARIA T. VULLO Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Maria T. Vullo, a New York in recognizing Mother Mattie Mae Amos-Mar- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY woman who makes an extraordinary dif- shall. OF NEW YORK ference. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f GEORGE VALUCK Tuesday, February 23, 2016 TRIBUTE TO MS. SIDMEL ESTES Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. HON. ED PERLMUTTER Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Maria T. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. OF COLORADO Vullo, who is being honored by Eleanor’s Leg- OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acy as part of its New York Women Making a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Difference ceremony. Maria Vullo is an ac- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 complished litigator who is passionate about Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise women’s rights. She oversaw research which Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I today to recognize George Valuck for receiv- has been instrumental in documenting the submit the following Proclamation: ing the Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy many reasons why the Equal Rights Amend- Whereas, our lives have been touched by award from The West Chamber of Jefferson ment is still necessary. On January 21, 2016, the life of this one woman, who gave of her- County. in recognition of her extraordinary breadth of self in order for others to stand; and This award is given to an individual who is experience in financial litigation, Governor Whereas, Ms. Sidmel Estes’ work is present recognized as a ‘‘shining star’’ due to their Cuomo nominated Ms. Vullo to be Super- in Atlanta, Georgia for all to see, as an unwav- leadership and contributions in making Jeffer- intendent of the New York State Department ering advocate for the youth, an educator, a son County a better place to work and live. of Financial Services, a position she will as- community leader who worked tirelessly for A husband, father and grandfather, Mr. sume on February 23rd. the rights of our citizens in our district and as Valuck’s story stretches from Alameda Avenue Ms. Vullo is an experienced senior litigator a pioneer in journalism and television; and to serving as entertainment for the royal wed- and manager, who has more than 25 years of Whereas, she was elected the first woman ding of Lady Diana and Prince Charles. trial and appellate experience in a broad range president of the National Association of Black George’s recent focus has been centered of business litigation and investigations in Journalists; and on downtown Lakewood and its successful state and federal courts across the country. Whereas, Ms. Sidmel Estes led by working Belmar and City Commons districts. Down- Ms. Vullo’s private practice has included mat- behind the scenes, as well as front and center town Lakewood is now home to more than ters involving fraud, real estate, health care, as an executive producer at WAGA–TV/Fox 5 200 stores, eateries and attractions, as well as insurance, tax, consumer protection, bank- in Atlanta; as co-creator for the television thousands of new residents and many employ- ruptcy, antitrust, constitutional and environ- show Good Day Atlanta; as adjunct professor ers, and has been cited as a world-wide ex- mental law. Since 2010 she has been of coun- at Emory University and Clark Atlanta Univer- ample of smart new-urban living. sel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garri- sity; and I extend my deepest congratulations to son LLP, where she had been a partner for 20 Whereas, this virtuous Proverbs 31 woman George Valuck for his honor by The West years before a brief stint in the Attorney Gen- was a mother, a sister, a daughter and a Chamber. I have no doubt he will exhibit the eral’s office. friend. She was a warrior, a matriarch, and a same commitment to the community in the fu- In 2010, Ms. Vullo oversaw the Economic woman of great integrity; and ture. Justice Division in the Office of the New York Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the f State Attorney General, with a staff of approxi- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this mately 200. She was responsible for numer- day to bestow a Congressional recognition on HONORING AMANDA WEINSTEIN ous investor protection, antitrust and con- Ms. Sidmel Estes for her leadership, friendship sumer fraud matters, including Martin Act in- and service to all of the citizens in Georgia HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH vestigations and settlements, investigations and throughout the Nation; now therefore, I, OF FLORIDA and litigations regarding insurance company HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby at- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES practices, allegations of price fixing, bid rigging test to the 114th Congress that Ms. Sidmel Tuesday, February 23, 2016 and other antitrust violations, deceptive con- Estes of DeKalb County, Georgia is deemed sumer marketing practices, and violations re- worthy and deserving of this ‘‘Congressional Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lating to cooperative and condominium offer- Honor’’: Ms. Sidmel Estes, U.S. Citizen of Dis- honor and congratulate Amanda Weinstein, a ings. tinction in the 4th Congressional District of young student from my district who was re- Ms. Vullo has always spent a considerable Georgia. cently recognized for exemplary volunteer amount of her time on pro bono matters. She Proclaimed, this 10th day of October, 2015. service. Amanda was named one of the top honorees in Florida by the 2016 Prudential is a recognized leader in protecting women’s f rights. She represented women raped by sol- Spirit of Community Awards program, an an- diers during the 1992–1995 Bosnian War—a HONORING MOTHER MATTIE MAE nual honor given to the most impressive stu- case in which she secured a $745 million jury AMOS-MARSHALL dent volunteers throughout our Nation. verdict for the plaintiffs. She also represented Currently a senior at North Broward Pre- abortion providers whose lives had been HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON paratory School, Amanda founded the ‘‘Family threatened via an online ‘‘hit list,’’ securing a OF MISSISSIPPI Central Teen Advisory Board’’ in 2013. Since $100 million jury verdict for the plaintiffs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES then, she has encouraged fifty teens to share I came to know Ms. Vullo when she became in her mission to assist the parent organization involved in providing research to explain why Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Family Central, a nonprofit that helps children we continue to need an Equal Rights Amend- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- and families in need. Amanda, who had been ment. Her brilliance, dedication and determina- er, I rise today to honor Mrs. Mattie Mae volunteering with Family Central for ten years, tion were evident as she provided invaluable Amos-Marshall, who was born in a small com- organizes toy, food, clothing and school sup- information on the broad range of ways in munity in Florence, Mississippi called Steen ply drives, and has also created a tutoring and which women continue to face discrimination, Creek on October 15, 1915 to the late Mr. Ben mentoring program. including pregnancy-related discrimination, vio- and Salle White-Amos. Among thousands of volunteers who partici- lence against women, pay inequity and other Mrs. Marshall married her childhood sweet- pated in this year’s program, Amanda’s dedi- areas. I am hopeful that Ms. Vullo’s research heart, the late Mr. Jessie Marshall, at the age cation and strive for excellence stood out as will lead to the passage of an amendment that of 18 and moved to Flora, Mississippi where exceptional. I applaud Amanda for her initia- will finally ensure that women’s equality is she began a family of her own. tive in seeking to make our community a bet- guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Mrs. Marshall was baptized at a young age ter place to live. Ms. Vullo is a member of the Boards of Di- at Stokes Chapel MB Church and later moved I happily congratulate Amanda and wish her rectors of the National Organization of Italian- her membership to Jones Chapel MB Church the best of luck in her future academic and American Women, the Women’s Equality Coa- where she is a member of the Mother’s Board. community pursuits. It is with great pleasure lition and the ERA Coalition, Inc.; and is a Mrs. Marshall moved to Canton, Mississippi as that I honor her, and I know that she will con- member of the New York Women’s Bar Asso- a child and was educated in the Madison tinue to inspire young South Floridians to live ciation and the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. County School. by her example.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.017 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E191 OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL sionalism. He is a God-fearing individual who both short and long-term issues: administrative DEBT seeks to serve the citizens of Tunica County engagement, regulatory/legislative engage- with the utmost respect, dignity and honesty. ment, and litigation. This approach fostered a HON. MIKE COFFMAN His reputation as a Deputy Sheriff is very well framework for thoughtful decision-making dur- OF COLORADO trusted and dependable. ing challenging times. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 2010 and 2011, he lost both of his par- Dan served the water community outside of ents, but never gave up on life. He kept the his responsibilities with the Water Authority by Tuesday, February 23, 2016 faith and allowed God to lead him. participating in numerous water-related organi- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me zations such as the Land Preservation Asso- 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- in recognizing Lieutenant Dennis Hopson for ciation, California Irrigation Institute, Associa- fice, the national debt was his dedication in being a respected and out- tion of California Water Associations, Cali- $10,626,877,048,913.08. standing Law Enforcer. fornia Water Education Foundation and many Today, it is $19,052,403,868,282.85. We’ve f other boards, committees, and stakeholder added $8,425,526,819,369.77 to our debt in 6 groups. years. This is over $8 trillion in debt our na- FOOTHILLS CREDIT UNION Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join tion, our economy, and our children could me, as well as the entire San Luis Delta- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- HON. ED PERLMUTTER Mendota Water Authority family, in recognizing ment. OF COLORADO Dan Nelson’s 24 years of service. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f HONORING LIEUTENANT DENNIS Tuesday, February 23, 2016 IN MEMORIAL RECOGNITION OF HOPSON Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise THOMAS TIGUE FOR A LIFETIME today to recognize Foothills Credit Union for OF SERVICE TO THE COMMON- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON receiving the Small Business of the Year WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OF MISSISSIPPI award from The West Chamber serving Jeffer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son County. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT The Small Business of the Year award is Tuesday, February 23, 2016 OF PENNSYLVANIA awarded to a business with 50 employees or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- less and is engaged in improving the business Tuesday, February 23, 2016 er, I rise today to honor a remarkable law en- community in Jefferson County. forcer, Lieutenant Dennis Hopson. Offering its members a unique credit builder Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise On September 25, 1977, Pink Lee Hopson program, as well as bilingual services and tax today to honor Thomas Tigue, who passed and Walter Williams gave birth to Dennis refund anticipation loans, Foothills Credit away Monday, February 1, 2016. As a war Hopson. On December 17, 1980, Pink Hopson Union has served the community for more veteran, school board member, state rep- married Johnny Gibson, who at that time was than 68 years. resentative, father, and grandfather, Tom’s life a father in his life and raised Dennis. Lieuten- Foothills Credit Union has been the Dona- was one dedicated to helping others. Tom will ant Hopson has resided in Tunica County for tion Sponsor for The West Chamber’s Cele- be honored posthumously by the Pittston Sun- 38 years. He is a 1996 graduate of Rosa Fort brate Women event, donating more than day Dispatch, receiving the paper’s Joseph High School in Tunica, Mississippi. $9,000 to the honorees’ non-profits. Saporito Sr. Lifetime of Service Award. His first job was with Parker Tractor as a I extend my deepest congratulations to Born and raised in Hughestown, Thomas parts delivery person, where he learned how Foothills Credit Union for their honor by The was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist to sell parts. In March 1998, he joined the West Chamber. I have no doubt Foothills High School in Pittston in 1964. He received Tunica Volunteer Fire Department and at- Credit Union will exhibit the same dedication his degree in Government from King’s College tended the Mississippi Fire Academy for train- and service to its community in the future. in Wilkes-Barre while also serving as a reserv- ing. In October of 1999, Dennis began working f ist in the Marine Corps. Following graduation, for the Tunica County Sheriff’s Department as Tom married and deployed to Vietnam. While a jailer for four years. In September of 2003, HONORING THE CAREER OF MR. serving as an Infantry Platoon Commander, he attended the Mississippi Law Enforcement DAN NELSON Thomas earned a Silver Star for gallantry in Officer Training Academy and received certifi- combat. He remained with the Marine Corps cation in November of that same year. At that HON. JIM COSTA Reserve for 27 years before returning to work time, he became a Deputy Sheriff with the OF CALIFORNIA as a counselor at Hickory Run State Park in Tunica County Sheriff’s Department. Since his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES White Haven and as a computer program ana- employment with Tunica County Sheriff’s Of- lyst for Metropolitan Life Insurance, both while fice, he has served in many capacities, such Tuesday, February 23, 2016 taking business classes at King’s College. as: County Fire Arson Investigator; Warrant Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in From 1977–1979, Tigue served on the Pittston Officer; Sex Offenders Registry Officer; Emer- honor of my good friend Dan Nelson, who is Area School Board. gency Vehicle Operator Instructor; Field Train- retiring after 24 years as the original Executive In 1980, Tom was elected as a Representa- ing Officer, Task Force Team—Homeland Se- Director of the San Luis & Delta Mendota tive for the 118th Legislative District in the curity; Emergency Response Team (ERT); Pa- Water Authority. Since its inception the Water Pennsylvania House of Representatives, serv- trol Supervisor and Crime Stoppers Program Authority has been well-served by Dan’s bril- ing the residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, of Tunica County. He is a member of the liance, positive outlook, enormous knowledge and Monroe counties. He remained in the Tunica County Color Guard Team. At the and engaging personality. State House for 26 years, retiring in 2006. present time, Mr. Hopson still holds these po- Dan was educated at the University of Wis- During his tenure, Thomas served as the sitions. In September 2014, he was assigned consin at Eau Claire and Fresno State after Democratic Chair of the House Veterans Af- to the United States Marshals Task Force in having grown up in Los Banos, California. Dan fairs and Emergency Preparedness Com- Oxford, Mississippi. brought the experience to the fledgling Water mittee, where he helped establish the Military Mr. Hopson is married to Stacy L. Hopson, Authority that he gained as General Manager Family Relief Assistance Program which pro- wife of 161⁄2 years, who works as a teacher at of the San Luis Water District (1987–1991) vides assistance to eligible Pennsylvania serv- the Institute of Community Services (ICS Head and the Broadview Water District (1979– ice members and their family members finan- start) for the last year. He is a devoted father 1987), as well as experience in the Operations cially impacted by military service. After his of three children. Mr. Hopson’s goals are to Division of the San Luis Canal Company service in the legislature, Thomas worked as continue to serve and protect the citizens of (1977–1979). Managing Director of the Delaware River Mari- Tunica County for many more years to come, As Executive Director Dan promoted re- time Enterprise Council until his retirement in through God and determination and will con- spect, integrity, fairness, creativity, drive and a 2010. tinue to make a difference in his community. deep appreciation of family among those that It is an honor to recognize an individual who Mr. Hopson possesses sound judgment, a he worked with. To address the complex led a truly outstanding life. I am grateful for all great sense of accountability to the citizens of issues before the Water Authority Dan had the of the work Thomas did for his community and Tunica County and an irreproachable profes- vision to create a three-legged strategy for for the people of Pennsylvania. His passing,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.021 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E192 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 23, 2016 only six months after his wife Dianne’s pass- ployed (those jobless for 27 weeks or more) I extend my deepest congratulations to ing, is deeply saddening, and he will be great- was 2.1 million, which accounted for 26.9 per- Duane Patterson for his well-deserved honor ly missed by the many people he helped. cent of the total unemployed population. by The West Chamber serving Jefferson f To make matters even worse, the long-term County. I have no doubt he will exhibit the unemployed now face employment discrimina- same commitment to the community in the fu- TRIBUTE TO BISHOP MILES E. tion as employers show reluctance to hire job- ture. FOWLER seekers because of the length of their unem- f ployment. Therefore, my bill provides a nec- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. essary incentive to hire the long-term unem- HONORING REV. ROBERT L. OF GEORGIA ployed—a $5,000 tax credit for employers MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES against their payroll tax liability for each (net) new long-term unemployed person they hire. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON The tax credit is large enough to give employ- OF MISSISSIPPI Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ers an incentive to increase the hiring and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES submit the following Proclamation: wages of those who have been unjustifiably Whereas, Bishop Miles E. Fowler, is cele- left behind, while ensuring that the economy Tuesday, February 23, 2016 brating thirty-eight years as pastor of Big Miller benefits from their participation. The credit Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, would be available to the broadest base of er, I rise today to honor a God-fearing and im- Georgia; and employers because every employer—govern- pressionistic man Rev. Robert L. Miller. Rev. Whereas, Bishop Fowler under the guidance ment, non-profit, and for-profit—pays payroll Miller has shown what can be done through and calling of God, began preaching the word taxes, and employers could claim the credit on tenacity, dedication and a desire to serve God. of God forty-one years ago; and a quarterly rather than annual basis. Accord- Rev. Miller has done many things through- Whereas, thirty-eight years ago upon be- ing to the independent, non-partisan Congres- out his life, but inside he has always been a coming pastor at Big Miller Grove Missionary sional Budget Office, the proposal would ‘‘in- preacher. At 89 years old, he can’t see himself Baptist Church, he has transformed the church crease both output and employment,’’ through ever hanging it up, because it’s his calling. into a City of Refuge for Saints in DeKalb four mechanisms: (1) with lower employment Some of the members of the church have said County; and costs, employers would reduce the costs of their church will close its doors if he leaves. Whereas, Bishop Fowler has been a trail- their products and services, which, in turn, He is currently serving five churches on a blazer, teaching the gospel on a national and would first boost sales and then hiring and rotation schedule where he will do two serv- international level, motivating us all to live a hours worked; (2) employers would pass on ices a Sunday except one Sunday a month, life that is worthy of imitation of God’s grace: some of the tax savings to employees in the he only does one service. humility, love, godliness, integrity and a com- form of higher wages or other compensation, Forty years ago in July is when he first took mitment to prayer; and which, in turn, would increase employees’ pur- the pulpit at New Mount Zion M. B. Church. Whereas, Bishop Fowler served our nation chasing power; (3) higher profits would lead to Eleven years later in June 1986, he began with honor as a member of the United States higher stock prices for public companies, in- serving his fifth church, Locust Grove M. B. Air Force, past opening speaker for the Geor- creasing shareholders’ wealth and therefore Church. gia State Senate and guest Chaplin for open- their willingness to spend; and (4) with lower He also preached at Providence M. B. ing the United States Congress; and employment costs, employers would increase Church from 1971 until 1986. He has served Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious hiring. The bill has safeguards to prevent em- as vice moderator of the Sharkey County Bap- man of God continues to be a blessing to us ployers from gaming the system, including de- tist Association and is currently the moderator as a spiritual leader, an educator and a com- nying a credit to an employer that fires one of the Warren County Baptist Association. munity leader who not only talks the talk, but employee and hires a replacement in order to He was ordained in December 1968 and walks the walk; and take advantage of the incentive. started serving his first church just weeks Whereas, Bishop Fowler is a spiritual war- For some time, it has been clear that tar- later. rior, a man of compassion, an author and a geted policies are necessary to address to- The profession is so much a part of his servant to all, but most of all a visionary who day’s stubborn long-term unemployment rates. soul; oftentimes he slides into preacher mode has shared with his Church, my District and Without significant targeting, the long-term un- mid-conversation. The only job Rev. Miller has the world his passion to spread the gospel of employed are in danger of becoming perma- ever had besides being a preacher was a let- Jesus Christ; and nently unemployed. This group of competent ter carrier for 25 years. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the and experienced Americans deserves better. At 18, Miller was drafted and left high Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this I urge my colleagues to support this bill. school to join World War II. He spent time in day to honor and recognize Bishop Miles E. f France, England, Belgium and Germany as a Fowler, as he celebrates his 38th Pastoral An- DUANE PATTERSON medic. Once the war was over, he returned to niversary; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ Vicksburg to finish his high school degree at JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim October 25, Bowman High School. 2015 as: Bishop Miles E. Fowler Day in the HON. ED PERLMUTTER Rev. Miller married two years later and had OF COLORADO 4th Congressional District of Georgia. eight children with his wife of almost 30 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Proclaimed, this 25th day of October, 2015. She passed away in 1979. He was remarried f Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in August 2013 to Elease Fisher Miller. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me INTRODUCTION OF THE REDUCING today to recognize Duane Patterson, owner of in recognizing Rev. Robert L. Miller for 40 LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT ACT Body & Sole Connection, for receiving the Am- years of service to New Mount Zion M. B. bassador of the Year award from the West Church. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Chamber of Jefferson County. f OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The West Chamber Ambassadors are the RECOGNIZING THE TOWN OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hospitality arm of the Chamber. They help members by inviting them to events, intro- HAVERSTRAW Tuesday, February 23, 2016 ducing them to other members and making Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- new members feel a part of the West Cham- HON. NITA M. LOWEY duce the Reducing Long-Term Unemployment ber family. OF NEW YORK Act, to address one of the lingering workforce Duane Patterson embodies all the qualities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tragedies in today’s economy—our long-term of a great ambassador. His dedication to the unemployed—and to keep the economy grow- West Chamber is evident in his diligent atten- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 ing. Although the overall unemployment rate tion to his Ambassador duties. Duane is sim- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to has fallen below 5 percent, Americans who ply everywhere there is a West Chamber func- recognize the Town of Haverstraw in Rockland have remained unemployed for longer than 27 tion—whether it’s a ribbon cutting registering County, New York, as it begins the celebration weeks have not enjoyed a similar recovery. In and greeting guests, or helping to set up for of its 400th anniversary year. I am honored to January 2016, the number of long-term unem- major events. represent in the Congress this community with

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Some of the purchased the tract of land along the river that Tuesday, February 23, 2016 great players of all time such as Michael Jor- would become Haverstraw in 1666 from the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I dan, Larry Bird, and Wilt Chamberlain, along Lenni Lenape confederation of the Algonquin submit the following Proclamation: with some of the legendary coaches like Pat Indians. The precinct of Haverstraw was cre- Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- Summit and John Wooden will forever be im- ated in 1719 when it separated from trict of Georgia, there are many individuals mortalized for their contribution to this sport. Orangetown, and officially became a town in who are called to contribute to the needs of As importantly, the Hall of Fame has always 1788. Today, the Town includes the Village of our community through leadership and serv- been an advocate for good sportsmanship and Haverstraw, the Village of West Haverstraw, ice; and promoting respect on and off the court. and part of the Village of Pomona. Whereas, one of those individuals, Pastor Mr. Speaker, what began as a simple game In 1780, Haverstraw was the scene of a Clinton McFarland, has given of himself to in a gym has transformed into a worldwide major plot, which if it had succeeded, could preach the word of God for twenty-five years; sensation that attracts millions of spectators have changed the course of the Revolutionary and every night. It is for this reason that I ask that War. American General Benedict Arnold had Whereas, under the guidance of God he the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of convinced George Washington to give him has pioneered and sustained Grace Baptist Fame receive this great recognition and I ask command of the fort at West Point, but se- Church as an instrument in our community my colleagues to support this bill. cretly was involved in treasonable negotiations that betters the spiritual, physical and mental f with English Emissary Major John Andre to welfare of our citizens; and sell the plans to West Point to the British. Ar- Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious DR. JACKIE O’BEIRNE nold and Andre met during the night on the man of God has shared his time and talents beach of Haverstraw, but the negotiations for the betterment of our community by HON. ED PERLMUTTER were not completed by dawn. Arnold and preaching, singing and being a living example OF COLORADO Andre fled, and Andre was captured in of the Gospel; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tarrytown on his way back to British lines. Whereas, Pastor Clinton McFarland is a Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Haverstraw is located in the widest point of spiritual warrior, a man of compassion and the Hudson River, which was the main artery great courage, a fearless leader, and above Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise of trade between New York City and Albany, all, a visionary who has shared not only with today to recognize Dr. Jackie O’Beirne for re- as well as the dividing line between New Eng- his church, but with our District and the world, ceiving the Woman-Owned Business of the land and other colonies. In the 18th, 19th, and the passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Year award given by The West Chamber serv- early 20th centuries, Haverstraw was home to Christ; and ing Jefferson County. several key industries. It became the greatest Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Growing up with an orthodontist as a dad, center of brick production in the nation, one Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Dr. Jackie was fascinated by his profession year shipping out more than 300 million bricks day to honor and recognize Pastor Clinton and went to work with him on weekends. This from Haverstraw Bay for the New York City McFarland for his leadership and service for grew into a lifelong love for the profession, es- area. The Rockland Print Works incorporated our District as he celebrates his 25th Pastoral pecially interacting and caring for the patients. in 1853 to print and dye woolen, cotton and Anniversary; now therefore, I, HENRY C. In her practice today, Dr. Jackie enjoys linen goods, and the current owner, ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim Jan- helping people get healthy by providing them Garnerville Holding Company, now rents uary 17, 2016 as: Pastor Clinton McFarland with education and evidence-based treatment. space to businesses, artists and craftsmen. Day in the 4th Congressional District of Geor- She has seen firsthand how lives can be These buildings are some of the few examples gia. transformed by bringing people to optimum of the 19th century factory architecture still in Proclaimed, this 17th day of January, 2016. health so they can keep their teeth for life. use in the United States. f She gets the most satisfaction when patients Haverstraw has a diverse history, rich with leave her office with a smile and appreciation culture. Central Presbyterian Church was NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKET- for her dental care. founded in 1846 and moved to its present lo- BALL HALL OF FAME COMMEMO- I extend my deepest congratulations to Dr. cation with its beautiful Tiffany windows in RATIVE COIN ACT Jackie O’Beirne for her well-deserved honor 1909. The Congregation of the Sons of Jacob, from The West Chamber. Thank you for your established in 1877, is the oldest Jewish con- HON. RICHARD E. NEAL continued commitment to the community. gregation in Rockland County. In 1905 the OF MASSACHUSETTS f New York State Hospital for the Care of Crip- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pled and Deformed Children purchased 48 HONORING FRED JONES, JR. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 acres of land in West Haverstraw, known as the Lilburn Estate, opening a facility that be- Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON came world famous for its rehabilitation and duce the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of OF MISSISSIPPI research programs. In 1974, the hospital was Fame Commemorative Coin Act, a bill that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES renamed the Helen Hayes Hospital to recog- would have the U.S. Treasury mint coins in Tuesday, February 23, 2016 nize the great contributions of the famous ac- recognition of the Hall of Fame’s 60th anniver- tress to the institution. The Haverstraw King’s sary. These unique dome-shaped coins that Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Daughters Public Library was chartered in would come at no expense to the taxpayers is er, I rise today to honor Mr. Fred Jones, Jr. 1895 and opened its present building on Main the ideal symbol for the first and only museum From a little boy, Mr. Jones wanted to serve Street in 1903. that honors the sport on all levels around the his country. At the age of 18, after graduating Today, Haverstraw is a shining example of world. from school, Mr. Jones enlisted in the United a diverse community working together to bet- In my hometown of Springfield, Massachu- States Air Force. He served in the 2nd Air- ter the Town as a whole. Residents hail from setts in 1891, a young physical education borne Command and Control Squadron in Latin America, Russia, India, and all over the teacher by the name of James Naismith intro- several capacities, retiring at the rank of MSgt world, giving Haverstraw a global culture all its duced this simple game to his class that he after 21 years. Mr. Jones continued serving own. called, ‘‘basket ball.’’ Since then, the world of his country for an additional 30 years, in the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me sports has never been the same. The Federal Government with the Internal Rev- in saluting the Town of Haverstraw on this Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enue Service. special anniversary as its residents celebrate was founded in his honor in 1959, even Mr. Jones worked tirelessly in his commu- its distinguished past and look ahead to a though all they had was a couple of displays nity as a barber, donating haircuts to neigh- strong future. at Springfield College. The Hall of Fame has borhood kids in need.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.028 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 23, 2016 A native of Sharkey County, Mr. Jones is an a self-insurance fund that addresses the insur- sity of Miami, Dr. Moir completed his resi- active member of Aldersgate United Methodist ance and liability needs of members; and the dency in Family and Community Medicine at Church, where he served as Deacon. Mr. Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical the University of California San Francisco Jones and his wife of 59 years, Clementine Services Bureau, Inc., which provides out- (UCSF) Fresno and joined the faculty after Jones, are the proud parents of 4 children, 16 standing and economical operational support graduating. grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. programs to its members. In addition, the LMA Among his many contributions to the Valley, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me boasts two political subdivisions: Unemploy- Dr. Moir focused his work on rural and small in recognizing Mr. Fred Jones, Jr. for his tire- ment Compensation Fund and the Louisiana communities, the education of resident med- less dedication. Municipal Gas Authority. Other notable serv- ical students, midlevel providers in the practice f ices, affiliate organizations, and advisory orga- of full scope family medicine, and Latino and nizations include: the Computer and Internet medically underserved health care. Dr. Moir 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOU- Technology Assistance Program, which pro- also taught and practiced rural medicine in the ISIANA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION vides municipalities with free computer equip- Selma area for twenty years, serving as the ment and internet access to link them to the Director for Selma Pathway from 1995 until he HON. GARRET GRAVES digital world; the Municipal Employees Retire- took on the role of Chief at UCSF Fresno. Fur- OF LOUISIANA ment System; Louisiana Association of Chiefs thermore, he was active on the medical staff IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Police; Louisiana Conference of Mayors; of Selma Hospital (now Adventist Medical Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Louisiana City Attorneys Association; Lou- Center, Selma), previously serving as Chief of isiana Recreation and Parks Association; Lou- Staff and Chief of Medicine. Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, it is isiana Municipal Clerks Association; Louisiana Throughout his career, Dr. Moir received with great pleasure that I rise with every mem- Association of Tax Administrators, Louisiana many teaching awards and was recognized by ber of the Louisiana House delegation to com- Fire Chiefs Association, Louisiana Airport the Adventist/Central Valley Network with the memorate the 90th anniversary of the Lou- Managers and Associates, Louisiana Munic- Physician of the Year Mission award. He re- isiana Municipal Association. On January 28, ipal Black Caucus Association, Louisiana ceived this award for his commitment in pro- 1926, the first Louisiana Conference of May- Rural Water Association, Louisiana Associa- viding physical, mental, and spiritual care to ors was held to adopt their Constitution, and tion of Municipal Secretaries and Assistants, his patients, something for which he was well elect Mayor F.J. Foisy of Alexandria the first and the Building Officials Association of Lou- known. As an advocate of health awareness, president of the organization. That group isiana. Dr. Moir frequently spoke to high school and would eventually become what is known today The Louisiana Municipal Association’s Exec- college students about healthcare and medi- as the Louisiana Municipal Association. Since utive Board is currently under the direction of cally underserved communities. Furthermore, its inception, the LMA has tirelessly served President Mayor Carroll Breaux of Springhill. he was also a member of the American Acad- municipalities of our state, thereby improving President Breaux’s Executive Committee is emy of Family Medicine, the Society of Teach- the quality of life for the citizens of our cities, composed of First Vice President Mayor Bar- ers of Family Medicine, the American Medical towns, and villages. Today, the LMA zealously ney Arceneaux of Gonzales; Second Vice Association, the Children’s Medical Associates represents the interest of its 305 members, in- President Mayor Lawrence Henagan of and the Fresno-Madera Medical Society. cluding 127 villages, 112 towns, 64 cities, and DeQuincy; Immediate Past President Mayor Dr. Moir’s contributions to the people he 2 parishes. It is my honor to commend this David Camardelle of Grand Isle; and District A touched will be his legacy. He clearly was a great organization for its non-partisan commit- Vice President Mayor Jimmy Williams of Sib- patient’s doctor and was viewed as an excel- ment to legislative advocacy, education, tech- ley. The Executive Director is Ronnie Harris, lent teacher and well-respected practitioner of nical assistance, and a myriad of member former mayor of Gretna for 28 years. medicine by all his peers. While he adminis- services that enable municipal governments to From its humble beginnings consisting of tered to his patients, he also found joy in run efficiently and effectively. One of the great only 29 forward-thinking mayors seeking to teaching his students. More important, while advantages of the LMA, is that it provides a empower their communities, the LMA has he could have taught and practiced medicine forum for municipal leaders to meet and assist evolved into an exemplary organization earn- in many places, he chose to be where he was each other in solving problems common to all ing the esteem and trust of local, state, and most needed, in our Valley. He is survived by municipalities. federal elected officials. his wife Elise Hallowell Moir and their sons To help fulfill its three-fold mission of edu- The LMA exemplifies the enthusiastic co- Taylor and Alden Moir. cation, advocacy, and service, the LMA has operation that is necessary to achieve a better Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I created a variety of initiatives. The LMA holds and brighter Louisiana. For 90 years, they ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- several events each year; an annual conven- have advanced with technology, all while resentatives to join me in honoring the life of tion, a Mid-Winter Conference, ten district maintaining the core values that drive their Dr. Moir. Dr. Moir touched and aided so many meetings, a Municipal Day during the state’s success. Let’s all send our warmest congratu- throughout his much too short life. His loving legislative session, and 15 or more annual lations to the Louisiana Municipal Association nature and genuine character will be greatly webinars. 2016 has been deemed the ‘‘Year for 90 years of excellence in the State of Lou- missed by all who knew him. of Education’’ to launch the initiative for en- isiana. f hanced education benefitting municipal entities f and their employees. It will be a year-long TRIBUTE TO T.A.D.A. celebration commencing with the LMA’s Mid- HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. ALEX Winter Conference in February. MOIR HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. The LMA has staff dedicated to state and OF GEORGIA federal legislative advocacy, an effort that has HON. JIM COSTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been successful on both fronts. On the federal OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, February 23, 2016 level, the LMA played a critical role in the en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES actment of the Homeowners Flood Insurance Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Affordability Act of 2014 by joining forces with Tuesday, February 23, 2016 submit the following Proclamation: the National League of Cities and other coast- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Whereas, this year we celebrate the 104th al state municipal leagues to lead the charge pay tribute to the life of Dr. Alex Moir, who anniversary of the Republic of China, the Na- in lobbying Congress to enact critical reforms passed away on December 19, 2015, at the tional Day of the Republic also known as Dou- to the Biggert Waters Act of 2012, thereby fa- age of 53. Dr. Moir was an extraordinary indi- ble Ten Day; and cilitating affordable homeowner flood insur- vidual and he will always be remembered as Whereas, the Taiwanese American Diversity ance in Louisiana and across the country. On someone who lived his life with purpose and Associates for the past ten (10) years have the state level, the LMA has been a strong great dedication to his family, patients, and continuously assisted new Taiwanese Amer- voice for Louisiana municipalities in efforts to community. ican immigrants in our community through do- fight blight, promote law enforcement, maintain Dr. Moir attended the University of Cali- mestic support, cultural support, technical as- funding, and enhance economic growth. fornia, Santa Barbara, where he received a sistance in education, business, government To provide excellent member services, the bachelor’s degree, prior to attending the Uni- and daily activities; and LMA has formed two wholly-owned subsidi- versity of Miami, where he received his med- Whereas, the Taiwanese American Diversity aries: Risk Management, Inc., which manages ical degree. Upon graduating from the Univer- Associates are working with a coalition of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.031 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E195 business, political, educational and community HONORING MR. CLEVELAND suit of a Master’s Degree in Industrial Man- leadership to foster economic development in PEPPER agement. the metro area of Washington, D.C., at its During the summer of 1972, Mr. Belin community service center; and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON began to work at Charter Oil Company in Whereas, through the work of the Tai- OF MISSISSIPPI Jacksonville, Florida. While at Charter Oil wanese American Diversity Associates, our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Company, Mr. Belin had the opportunity to community has been educated and strength- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 work with different Charter Oil Company sub- ened, and the lives of many Taiwanese Ameri- sidiaries, which included Kern County Refinery Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- cans have been touched, and their spirits up- (now known as Kern Oil and Refining Co.). er, I rise today to honor a multi-talented gen- lifted; and The work that Mr. Belin did with Kern County tleman, Mr. Cleveland Pepper, owner of Pep- Whereas, the board, staff, supporters and Refinery led him to accept a job offer at the friends of the Taiwanese American Diversity per’s Upholstery and More. Mr. Cleveland Pepper is a resident of Cary, Kern County Refinery office in Cerritos, Cali- Associates have gathered today to celebrate fornia in April of 1974. Mr. Belin worked in the the 104th year of the Republic of China and Mississippi. He graduated in 1959 from N.D. Taylor High School located in Yazoo City, Mis- Refinery’s crude oil and products supply mar- the 10th Anniversary of this essential organi- keting department until 1977. zation; and sissippi. He started upholstery in October of 1986 While pursuing his career in the petroleum Whereas the U.S. Representative of the under the leadership of Mr. Fritz Johnson of industry, Mr. Belin married the love of his life Fourth District of Georgia wishes to honor and Hamilton, Michigan. He worked as a trainer for Betty Grace Phillips on June 29, 1974. To- recognize the Taiwanese American Diversity two years and was able to pass all require- gether they had one son, Phillip Andrew Belin Associates for their long history of outstanding ments receiving a Certificate in Upholstery in who was born on October 5, 1977. Mr. and service to our Community; now therefore, I, 1987. Mrs. Belin always ensured that Phillip was in- HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby pro- Mr. Pepper is a good steward of the com- claim October 10, 2015 as: Taiwanese Amer- volved in sports and recreational activities. munity and enjoys learning new information Furthermore, Mr. Belin was very active in ican Diversity Associates Day in the 4th Con- and techniques. He attended a government gressional District of Georgia. young Phillip’s Little League baseball program, program at Mississippi Christian Family Cen- was a manager of several of Phillip’s youth Proclaimed, this 10th day of October, 2015. ter. baseball teams, and coached his youth bas- He taught upholstery classes through the ketball team for several years alongside his f Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) to assist good friends, Tom Jensen and Ed Lassiter. the unemployed to seek employment and be- RECOGNIZING AMANDA HALLMAN Phillip married Marie Milligan and has blessed come employable through training and assist- Mr. Belin and Betty with four grandchildren, ance. In 2003 he decided to open Pepper’s Simon, James, Whitney and Serena. In addi- HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER Upholstery and More in Rolling Fork, Mis- tion to being a family man, Mr. Belin is a man sissippi. of faith and has been heavily involved in faith- OF GEORGIA Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me based activities within the communities he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in recognizing Mr. Cleveland Pepper for his lived in over the past years. These activities hard work, dedication and a strong desire to Tuesday, February 23, 2016 include serving as an adult Sunday school achieve. teacher at Champion Forest Baptist Church Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise f today to recognize Amanda Hallman of West and being a member of Rolling Hills Covenant Chatham Elementary School in Pooler, Geor- HONORING THE CAREER OF MR. Church as well as Peninsula Community gia, for winning the 2017 Savannah-Chatham JACOB CHAPMAN BELIN, JR. Church. County Teacher of the Year Award. By mid-1977, Mr. Belin had opened a crude Ms. Hallman is a 10 year teaching veteran HON. JIM COSTA oil, products and LPG trading office for Kern and has been teaching math and science to OF CALIFORNIA County Refinery in Houston, Texas. He served 5th graders at West Chatham Elementary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Houston office until 1984 and was then School for 3 years. Ms. Hallman says she was Tuesday, February 23, 2016 relocated back to Long Beach, California to inspired to be a great teacher after her grand- what was known as Kern Oil and Refining Co. mother and co-teacher died within two days of Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I, along with Rep- It was in Long Beach, in 1985 that Mr. Belin each other last year. resentative MCCARTHY and Representative was promoted and became President of Kern VALADAO, rise today to congratulate Mr. Jacob Oil and Refining Co. Ms. Hallman’s inspiration is certainly notice- Chapman Belin, Jr. on his well-deserved re- able in her enthusiastic commitment to moti- tirement as President of Kern Oil & Refining Mr. Belin received the Distinguished Alum- vate as well as educate using funny accents Co. He deserves to be commended for his nus Award from the College of Physical and and dressing up in costumes while teaching tireless work within the petroleum industry and Mathematical Sciences at NCSU in 1993. Fur- classes. She explores almost any avenue to for his outstanding work with Kern Oil for the thermore, Mr. Belin was a huge factor in the help her students learn. On February 11th, past forty-four years. growth of Kern, transitioning the company Ms. Hallman was recognized at the Savannah- Mr. Belin was born in Port St. Joe, Florida from a 10,000 barrel per day plant to the safe, Chatham County Public Schools Teacher of on March 31, 1948 to Jacob Chapman Belin, competitive, and compliant, 27,000 barrel-per- the Year Gala at the Savannah International Sr. and Myrle Fillingim Belin. As a young stu- day small and independent California refinery Trade Center during which she was presented dent, Mr. Belin was actively engaged in his that it is today. the Teacher of the Year Award. studies and was well-known for his passion for Competition for the award is fierce since the Over the past forty-four years, Mr. Belin has basketball. He attended Port St. Joe High been a great leader and extremely dedicated award is presented a year in advance due to School where he was recognized as Florida’s the time consuming and rigorous selection to Kern, which has ultimately brought the com- second-leading scorer in basketball, served as pany to success. In Mr. Belin’s words, ‘‘I gave process. Fifty-five of the top teachers from the President of his senior class, and graduated everything I could to Kern; as one might say Savannah-Chatham County area wrote es- as valedictorian in 1966. in the game of basketball, I left it all on the says, were observed in the classroom, and Upon graduation from high school, Mr. Belin court! My career goals were simple: work were personally interviewed by community attended North Carolina State University hard; ask others their opinion/thoughts; listen leaders and former Teachers of the Year. Ms. (NCSU) where he graduated in 1970 and re- Hallman was also presented with a flag of Lib- ceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Phys- to them; be decisive; show others the respect erty and Learning which will be flown above ical Sciences and Applied Mathematics, with a they deserve; and defend Kern.’’ her school, given the opportunity to lead the dual minor in Engineering Mechanics and Eco- Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that we Professional Senate, and will now compete for nomics. While at NCSU, Mr. Belin was also a ask our colleagues in the House of Represent- the Georgia State Teacher of the Year Award. member of Phi Kappa Phi, one of the nation’s atives to join us in paying tribute to the career I am thankful to have Ms. Hallman teaching oldest multidisciplinary collegiate honor soci- of Mr. Jacob Chapman Belin, Jr. We thank in Georgia’s First Congressional District and eties. Mr. Belin went on to attend Georgia In- him for his service and lasting contributions to wish her all the best in her future endeavors. stitute of Technology from 1970–1972 in pur- California’s petroleum industry.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Health Affairs at Medtronic, Inc., a Distin- Osborne is a scholar and creative writer. guished Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the Her scholarly and creative works have been Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Keck School of Medicine of USC and at Chil- published in national and international schol- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I dren’s Hospital Los Angeles. arly and literary journals including: The South- submit the following Proclamation: Some of Fran’s professional volunteer posi- ern Quarterly, Valley Voices, Black Magnolias, Whereas, Bishop Preston Warren Williams, tions include serving as a Delegate to the The Kentucky River, and Renditions (Hong II is celebrating years of service to the African World Health Organization Assembly in Swit- Kong). Her interview with Sterling Plumpp will Methodist Episcopal Church in ministry and zerland, a California Delegate to the Healthy be published in Conversations with Sterling has provided stellar leadership to his church School Summit in Washington, D.C. and the Plumpp by the University Press of Mississippi on an international level as the 119th con- California Task Force on Childhood Obesity. in spring, 2016. She has also made numerous secrated bishop of the A.M.E. Church 6th In addition, she was President of the American presentations at professional conferences and Episcopal District, of Georgia; and Diabetes Association, Chair of the Youth Con- serves as an editor for Valley Voices, a na- Whereas, Bishop Williams, with the support sultative Section of the International Diabetes tional journal for criticism and writing published of his wife, Supervisor Dr. Wilma Delores Federation, Chair of the National Diabetes at MVSU. Webb Williams, and under the guidance of Education Program, a member of the Advisory The assistant professor devotes herself to God, has pioneered and sustained the 6th Council of the Diabetes Branch of the National community service. Osborne has volunteered Episcopal District, as an instrument in our na- Institutes of Health, and is currently a member to help the City of Itta Bena address its com- tion that uplifts the spiritual, physical and men- of the National Association of Medicine, munity’s literacy problem by volunteering dur- tal welfare of our citizens; and among other organizations. ing the summer and after school at the Itta Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious Dr. Kaufman has received numerous Bena Public Library and for the past two years man of God has given hope to the hopeless, awards, including the Juvenile Diabetes Re- conducted workshops for the MVSU Reading fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to search Foundation Lifetime Achievement Institute in children and young adult literature those in need; and Award, the American Association of Diabetes and writing. Whereas, Bishop Williams is a spiritual war- Educators Living Legend Award, the McGov- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me rior, a man of compassion, a fearless leader ern American Medical Writers Award, the Cali- in recognizing Mamie Osborne, a professor, and a servant to all, but most of all a visionary fornia Public Health Advocacy Award, and the writer, researcher and educator, for her dedi- who has shared not only with his Church, but Charles Siegel Disability Rights Legal Center cation to serving others and giving back to the with my District and the world his passion to Award of Loyola Law School. Consistently in- African American community. spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and cluded in the annual ‘‘Best Doctors in Amer- f Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the ica’’ list, she has been recognized by the Cali- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this fornia State Senate and the Los Angeles City CONGRATULATING ROBOTHINK ON day to honor and recognize Bishop Preston Council for her health advocacy efforts, and THEIR GRAND OPENINGS IN Warren Williams, II, as he celebrates service nominated by former Congressman Henry MUNDELEIN AND BUFFALO in ministry and to salute him as he retires from Waxman as a Local Legend of Medicine. She GROVE pastoral leadership; A true Man of Excellence; is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi, USC’s now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, honorary society, and was awarded their Un- HON. ROBERT J. DOLD Jr. do hereby proclaim October 22, 2015 as: dergraduate Writers Humanitarian Award. In OF ILLINOIS Bishop Preston Warren Williams, II Day in the 2009, she received a Telly Award for starring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4th Congressional District. in and authoring Diabetes: The Global Epi- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Proclaimed, this 22nd day of October, 2015. demic, the Discovery Health Documentary. f Dr. Kaufman is married to Dr. Neal Kauf- Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- man, MD. She and her husband have two ognize RoboThink on their grand opening in TRIBUTE TO DR. FRANCINE R. sons, Adam and Jonah, and four grand- the Mundelein and Buffalo Grove commu- KAUFMAN children, Maya, Dylan, Logan and Cassia. nities. RoboThink’s mission is to provide an I ask all Members to join me in recognizing engaging, effective, and innovative way to in- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Dr. Francine R. Kaufman for her significant troduce this STEM education program to OF CALIFORNIA contributions to the medical field for more than young individuals K–12 and even beyond. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three decades. RoboThink creatively teaches students how to build robots and how to code, while being Tuesday, February 23, 2016 f challenged to use their critical thinking, prob- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HONORING MAMIE OSBORNE lem solving and visual spatial abilities. They honor Dr. Francine R. (Fran) Kaufman, re- hope to inspire our next generation to pursue nowned pediatric endocrinologist, author, con- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON career paths in engineering. sultant, professor, researcher, and corporate OF MISSISSIPPI Mr. Speaker, this incredible program would officer in the medical field of diabetes. Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not be possible without two inspiring young in- Kaufman is being honored by The Executives dividuals, Danny Park, the President, and An- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 of the Los Angeles Jewish Homes at their thony Shvets, Program Director, of RoboThink. 19th Annual Circle of Life Gala, for her ex- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- I wish them continued success in the future traordinary contributions in the medical field. er, I rise today to honor Mamie Osborne, who and look forward to working with them in Born in 1951, Fran grew up in Chicago with is an assistant professor of English and has growing and expanding their program to thou- her parents and two siblings. According to devoted herself to teaching and research sands of other students. Fran, she believes she decided to become a since she began working at MVSU in 1999. f doctor when she was about four years old, She completed post-graduate studies at the under the direction of her father, who was a University of Toledo, University of Louisville, TRIBUTE TO THE BRUCE STREET physician. After attending Northwestern Uni- and University of Mississippi in American lit- SCHOOL versity, she obtained her medical degree from erature, rhetoric and composition, children’s Chicago Medical School, specializing in Pedi- and young adult literature, and received an HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. atric Medicine with a sub specialty of Endocri- undergraduate degree in English from MVSU. OF GEORGIA nology and Metabolism. As a professor, Osborne assisted the De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1980, Dr. Kaufman was appointed as an partment of English and Foreign Languages’ Instructor in Clinical Pediatrics at the Univer- English Education program successfully by Tuesday, February 23, 2016 sity of Southern California (USC); in 1997 she drafting two NCATE self-study reports and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I became Professor of Pediatrics at USC; and earning the program the status of ‘‘Nationally submit the following Proclamation:

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MARK DeSAULNIER known as the Bruce Street School, the only other youth like him, grew up during the heat OF CALIFORNIA school for African American children in of oppression, segregation and poverty of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lithonia until 1968; and Holmes County 1960s civil rights movement. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Whereas, we celebrate and honor all of the Yet, Mr. Brown says, he nor his family ever Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I, along graduates of the Bruce Street School; and viewed themselves as underclass. Whereas, we recognize them for their tenac- with my colleague Congressman MIKE THOMP- ity, community service and leadership in build- Although poor by economic standards and SON, rise to recognize the life and service of ing a strong community that promotes edu- conditions, he and his siblings learned early of Augustine ‘‘Gus’’ Ortiz Vegas, who served cation and family; and the importance of working hard to make a de- honorably for fifteen years with the Richmond Whereas, upon graduation, these students cent living by two nurturing parents, who were Police Department in Contra Costa County. wrote their own stories by becoming produc- farmers themselves and who also worked for A lifelong Bay Area resident, Mr. Vegas was tive citizens, serving in the Armed Services, as white farmers as well, picking cotton and such. born on August 8, 1957, in San Francisco and small business owners, educators, civic lead- His parents were Edison Thomas Brown, Sr. moved to nearby Vallejo as a young child. He ers, civil servants and community advocates, and Ednora Randle Brown (both now de- was a member of the 1976 graduating class of thus allowing our district to have pillars of wis- ceased). St. Patrick’s High School in Vallejo, where he dom and strength for many years to come; His father was also a U.S. Army veteran excelled at track, football, and wrestling. and who served in World War II. In fact, Mr. Brown Those who knew Mr. Vegas admired him for Whereas, the Bruce Street School grad- says he was inspired to volunteer to serve his his generosity and his empathy. Together with uates are distinguished citizens of our district, country in the military by his father and eldest his wife Sandra, he ran a non-profit called spiritual warriors, persons of compassion, fear- brother James, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Fostering Greatness that offered mentoring, less leaders and servants to all, but most of all After graduating from high school at what is clothing, and other resources to children in the citizens that desire to improve the lives of oth- formerly known as Tchula Attendance Center local foster care system. ers; and (TAC) in Tchula, MS, he began his military ca- In his professional career, Mr. Vegas always Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the reer in July, 1975 at Fort Knox, Ky. focused on keeping others safe. His first job Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this was as Operator at the Equilon refinery in day to honor and recognize the Bruce Street During his tour of duty, he was trained and Martinez, California, where he was also a res- School Classes of 1938 through 1968 as they served as a Track Vehicle Mechanic, special- cue team member and auxiliary firefighter. In celebrate their All Classes Reunion in Stone izing in diesel repairs. His U.S. military career 1990, he graduated as the Valedictorian of the Mountain, Georgia; now therefore, I, HENRY C. also included service in Gelnhausen, Ger- Napa Valley College Police Academy, and in ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim No- many. 2001, began his career with the Richmond Po- vember 7, 2015 as: The Bruce Street School While in the military, he earned the rank of lice Department. Day in the 4th Congressional District. Specialist 4th Class (SPEC 4). Proud to serve Officer Vegas applied his tremendous ability Proclaimed, this 7th day of November, his country, Mr. Brown is grateful that his mili- to connect with others to his work where he 2015. tary career afforded him many travels that he fully embodied the ideals of community polic- f would not have afforded to make and opportu- ing. He went beyond simply deterring crime nities he possibly would not have had. RECOGNIZING HISTORICAL and arresting suspects to having genuine em- BAYTOWN MEXICAN SCHOOL Mr. Brown’s tour of duly concluded at Fort pathy and a connection to the community he Stewart, GA in 1979; however, he remained in served. HON. BRIAN BABIN reserve status until 1981, when he received Officer Vegas’s aptitude was recognized an Honorable Discharge. within the department and he became a prop- OF TEXAS erty crimes detective rising through the depart- After the military, Mr. Brown took advantage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to become a homicide detective. In of the GI Bill and began to educate himself Tuesday, February 23, 2016 these roles, he was not only adept at solving (part-time) in Electronic Service Technology crimes, but shined in his ability to provide em- Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- coursework. Over the years, he has served in pathy and closure for victims’ families. Officer ognize the Baytown Mexican School for its several employment capacities in the Metro Vegas was versatile in his professional abili- distinction as an Official Texas Historical Jackson area. His longest stint was with ties due to his gift to connect with others. In marker. McRaes Distribution and its merging oper- his last assignment, he worked closely with The Baytown Mexican School was founded ations, 1985–2001. in 1923 with the mission of teaching and nur- agencies like the Richmond City Attorney’s Of- turing Mexican-American children as they Today, a Clinton, Miss, resident in the Sec- fice and the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) transitioned to English. The school, which was ond Congressional District, Mr. Brown spends to enforce the City of Richmond’s Municipal staffed by local students from Robert E. Lee most of his time actively serving in Holy Tem- Codes. High School, taught Mexican-American chil- ple Baptist Church of West Jackson, pastored Officer Vegas cared deeply about his family dren until its closing in 1969. by the history-making Rev. Audrey Lynne Hall. and considered them the most important part In 1992, a new school was built as the suc- At Holy Temple as a deacon, he is Chairman of his life. Congressman THOMPSON and I cessor to the Baytown Mexican School. Al- and also serves as Sunday School Super- send our deepest condolences to Officer though the original three room schoolhouse intendent and teacher. He, his wife, Gail, and Vegas’ family, including Sandra, his wife of 32 has since been demolished, the dedication of son, Edison, III, have also participated in the years, their five sons, five daughters, and 22 this historical site will serve as an appropriate church’s ongoing Homeless Outreach Ministry grandchildren. Officer Vegas made a lasting and lasting tribute to the Baytown Mexican in which the church gives toiletries, snacks impression on our community, and he will be School. and other needful items to the homeless once greatly missed. f a month at Poindexter Park near Downtown f Jackson. TRIBUTE TO MRS. BETTY DIXON HONORING VETERAN EDISON Mr. Brown’s favorite scripture of the Bible in THOMAS BROWN, JR. which he tries to live by is Proverbs 3:5–6— ‘‘Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON not unto thine own understanding. In all thy OF GEORGIA OF MISSISSIPPI ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paths.’’ Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- in recognizing a special Veteran, Mr. Edison submit the following Proclamation: er, I rise today to honor a remarkable veteran, Thomas Brown, Jr., for his dedication and Whereas, Mrs. Betty Dixon was born on Oc- Mr. Edison Thomas Brown, Jr. support to the Holmes County Community. tober 23, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia and this

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Upon completing his suc- porting our troops through Operation Helmet, Deaconess and on the Hospitality Committee cessful private practice, John was named As- this award stands as a testament to their dedi- at Welcome Friend Baptist Church in sistant Clerk Magistrate, Boston Municipal cation to using their resources and experience Ellenwood, Georgia; and Court, Central Division, where he served until to help promote the growth of society. Whereas, Mrs. Dixon is celebrating this day his appointment by Governor Deval Patrick as Mr. Speaker, the people of New Jersey’s on her 65th Birthday with family, church mem- an Associate Justice of the Central Division of Third Congressional District are tremendously bers and friends at the Lou Walker Senior the Boston Municipal Court in May of 2013. In proud to have Vernon and Shirley Hill as in- Center in Lithonia, Georgia; and February 2014, John served as the Presiding volved members of their community. It is my Whereas, she celebrates a life of blessings Justice of the Dorchester Division Drug Court honor to celebrate their recent Greater Phila- as a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, friend, com- until his appointment as the First Justice of delphia Area Leadership Award and recog- munity servant and leader; and East Boston Division Drug Court where he nized their personal and professional accom- Whereas, the Lord has been her Shepherd, presently serves. plishments, as well as their significant con- guiding her life for 65 years allowing her to John E. McDonald, Jr., has dedicated his tributions to our community, before the United lead by example, serve as one of God’s cho- entire professional career to the field of Law. States House of Representatives. sen servants as a faithful matriarch and a His reputation is impeccable as a judge who f community leader; and goes above and beyond in helping others. Whereas, we are honored that she is cele- John’s commitment to the East Boston Com- HONORING DR. WILLIAM B. brating today with family and friends giving munity is only exceeded by his love for family, BYNUM, JR. generations of loved ones the opportunity to and the betterment of those less fortunate. give thanks and display their love for the John has served as the keynote speaker at HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON blessings that God has bestowed upon the the Norfolk County Bar Association, The Sal- OF MISSISSIPPI Dixon family; and vation Army Recovery Program, The East IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, and has vol- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this unteered his time in speaking at many Boston day to honor and recognize Mrs. Betty Dixon area schools on the issue of substance abuse, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- for an exemplary life which is an inspiration to and the law. In addition, The Honorable Judge er, I rise today to honor Dr. William B. Bynum, all, now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- John E. McDonald was also named as a panel Jr., a 25-year higher education professional, SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim October 23rd, member of the highly prestigious ‘‘Panel on who was unanimously selected to be the 7th 2015 as: Mrs. Betty Dixon Day in the 4th Con- Recovery’’ and was asked by Boston Mayor President of Mississippi Valley State University gressional District of Georgia. Martin J. Walsh to speak before the City of (MVSU) by the Mississippi Institutions of High- Proclaimed, this 23rd day of October, 2015. Boston ‘‘Recovery Forum.’’ er Learning Board on October 8, 2013 and he f Mr. Speaker, John is known for his quick began his presidency at ‘‘The Valley’’ on No- sense of humor, and is a true gentleman in vember 6, 2013. IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE every sense of the word. He has earned the A native of Rocky Mount, N.C., Dr. Bynum JOHN E. MCDONALD, JR., FIRST respect of his peers, and when people look earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Soci- JUSTICE, EAST BOSTON MUNIC- back on Judge McDonald’s legacy they will re- ology from Davidson College while on a stu- IPAL COURT member him as a person who was there for dent-athlete scholarship. While at Davidson, those struggling in the most difficult cir- he also minored in Education and passed the HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH cumstances. Although the honor of being National Teachers Exam. He was subse- OF MASSACHUSETTS named to the Judges Wall will be one highlight quently licensed and certified to teach Social IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of many in John’s career, he will most as- Studies and Math in N.C. and Georgia. Dr. Bynum went on to earn his masters and Ph.D. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 suredly be known for his caring and positive impact on the families of East Boston, South in Sociology from Duke University while serv- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Boston, and Braintree. ing as a Duke Endowment Fellow. Dr. Bynum honor of John E. McDonald, Jr., First Justice, Mr. Speaker it is my distinct honor to take was also a member of the inaugural class of East Boston Municipal Court, in recognition of the floor of the House today to join with John the NAFEO-Kellogg Leadership Fellows Pro- his outstanding contributions to his hometown E. McDonald’s family, friends, and contem- gram, a year-long program specifically de- of Braintree and commend him for being poraries to thank him for his remarkable serv- signed to train the next generation of presi- named to the Judges Wall at The Catholic ice and to commend him for the difference he dents/chancellors for minority serving institu- University of America, Columbus School of has made to the families of the Common- tions, which was led by then NAFEO presi- Law. wealth of Massachusetts. dent—Dr. Frederick Humphries; NAFEO chair- John Jr. is the son of John E. and Patricia man—Dr. Joe Johnson, and executive direc- f M. McDonald who raised John Jr. in the Town tor—Dr. Arthur Thomas. As part of the pro- of Braintree. John relocated to South Boston HONORING MR. VERNON AND MRS. gram, Dr. Bynum ‘‘shadowed’’ Dr. Harold Mar- where he made his residence from 1984– SHIRLEY HILL tin, then chancellor of Winston-Salem State 2011, there he met and married his lovely wife University and now chancellor of N.C. A &T Melissa, and had three children, Andrew 13, HON. THOMAS MacARTHUR State University. Jack 5, and Kathryn 4, before moving back to OF NEW JERSEY As the 7th President, Dr. Bynum’s vision for Braintree in 2011, where he and his family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the University is to uplift 6 powerful words that now reside. are already deeply rooted in ‘‘The Valley’’ cul- John attended Boston College High School Tuesday, February 23, 2016 ture. The vision is: ONE GOAL. ONE TEAM. graduating in 1984. Upon graduating Boston Mr. MACARTHUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ONE VALLEY. The ONE GOAL is Student College High School, John was accepted to to honor Mr. Vernon and Mrs. Shirley Hill of Success (increased enrollment, retention and Boston College where he received his Bach- New Jersey’s Third Congressional District as graduation; holistic student development and elor of Arts degree, in 1988. John was then recipients of the Greater Philadelphia Area career advancement); The ONE TEAM is Uni- accepted at prestigious Columbus School of Leadership Award, and to express my sin- versity and Community Stakeholders Working Law at The Catholic University of America cerest gratitude to them for their continued Together; And the ONE VALLEY is students, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1991. service to our community. faculty, staff, alumni and friends actively dem- Upon his passing the Massachusetts Bar The Greater Philadelphia Area Leadership onstrating School Pride and Spirituality that is Exam, John worked in the Office of the Mas- Award recognizes business and community second to none! sachusetts Attorney General as a Law Clerk. leaders who have demonstrated a strong com- Prior to his appointment at MVSU, Dr. In 1991, John joined the Norfolk County Dis- mitment to the area through distinguished Bynum served as the Vice President for En- trict Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District service and steadfast philanthropy. The Hill rollment Management & Student Services at Attorney where he served from 1991 until family has been active in various charitable Morehouse College (2009–2013), where he

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JACKIE SPEIER plemented the nationally acclaimed More- ried to Deborah Elaine Bynum, a manager and OF CALIFORNIA house ‘‘Appropriate Attire Policy.’’ 34 year employee with AT&T Mobility Serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prior to Morehouse, Dr. Bynum served as ices, and they are the proud parents of six Tuesday, February 23, 2016 the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enroll- children—Tyrone (a student at Georgia State ment Management (2000–2009) at The Lin- University), Tyler (a student-athlete graduate Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor coln University (PA). During his nine years of of Truett-McConnell College), Chelsea (a stu- Ms. Barbara Christensen upon her retirement service, he was successful in nearly doubling dent at Clark Atlanta University and Army Re- as a senior administrator in the San Mateo Lincoln’s enrollment and recruited the 4 larg- servist), Zack (a student at Morehouse Col- County Community College District. In the est new student classes (900+) in the Univer- lege), Jordan and Jazz (both of whom are At- manner of an Olympic decathlon athlete, Bar- sity’s 150 year history. Dr. Bynum also led the lanta Public high school students). bara Christensen has exceeded the bar in the Board approved Student Enhancement Initia- full range of professional activities over the tive, which entailed elevating Lincoln from Dr. Bynum’s personal and professional years, and the people of San Mateo County NCAA Division III to NCAA Division II ath- motto is ‘‘Look back and thank God. Look for- have been the beneficiary. letics, reactivated Lincoln’s membership in the ward and trust God. Look around and serve Hired forty years ago by the district to han- Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association God. Look within and find God.’’ dle public affairs, Barbara performed her job (CIAA) conference, returned football to the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me well but quickly realized that a reorganization campus after a 40 year absence and started in recognizing Dr. William B. Bynum, Jr., a was needed. Soon, each campus of the com- the University’s first marching band program: teacher, professional and educator for his con- munity college district was communicating pro- ‘‘The Orange Crush.’’ At Lincoln, Dr. Bynum tribution to serving others and giving back to fessionally with the public, leading to greater was mentored by Dr. Ivory Nelson, the Univer- the African American community. responsiveness to the public and to the devel- sity’s 12th president, who garnered over $200 opment of an individual identity for each cam- million in capital construction to transform the f pus. It is a brave professional who defines her campus physical plant. way out of a job, but Barbara quickly moved Prior to LU, Dr. Bynum served as the Asso- LAKE ARROWHEAD CHAMBER OF on to even greater challenges. ciate Vice President and Dean of Students at COMMERCE TO HOST AWARDS This job title doesn’t formally exist at the Clark Atlanta University (1993–2000), and he GALA college district, and I’ll admit that it’s a mouth- was the Number 2 person in the division that ful, but Barbara Christensen should bear the recruited the 4 largest classes (1500+) in the title of ‘‘Chief Land Use Wonk and Go-To-Per- then 125 year history of CAU. While at CAU, HON. PAUL COOK son With Respect to Frogs and Butterflies.’’ Dr. Bynum was mentored by and developed OF CALIFORNIA While guiding the district’s various develop- strong strategic planning and assessment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments, she oversaw the creation of four CEQA skills from Dr. Doris Walker Weathers. During compliance documents, one of which involved his CAU days, Dr. Bynum was nicknamed Tuesday, February 23, 2016 the creation of a habitat conservation plan for ‘‘Bye-Bye Bynum’’ for his no-nonsense ap- Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in spe- frogs and butterflies. Her leadership in the de- proach to judicial affairs and enhancing the cial recognition of the Lake Arrowhead Cham- velopment of apartments for faculty and staff campus culture and environment. ber of Commerce Awards Gala that was held of the district, renting at 50% of market rate in In addition to his enrollment management on February 20, 2016. Lake Arrowhead is an the Bay Area’s challenging housing market, and student affairs work, Dr. Bynum has lec- unincorporated mountain community in San has thrilled employees and concretely dem- tured and/or taught as well. He served as the Bernardino County and is located in my dis- onstrated that the district cares about them Covington Distinguished Professor of Soci- trict. and their families. The two developments that ology at Davidson and at Morehouse, he was This year, Billie and Harold Weiss will be she shepherded through sometimes conten- an adjunct professor in the Leadership Studies honored as ‘‘Citizens of the Year’’ for their tious public hearings earned national recogni- program and Sociology department. Dr. contributions to their community. This amazing tion and have inspired other local agencies to Bynum’s other professional experience in- couple volunteers countless hours to several seriously consider constructing affordable cludes research and teaching positions at the organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Ar- housing for public employees. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Barbara Christensen led the effort to estab- rowhead Arts Association, Operation Provider, Tech), Duke University and Durham and lish the relationship between the universities and the Rim of the World School District. I Edgecombe Community Colleges. He started and community colleges in San Mateo, and would like to thank Billie and Harold for the his educational career as a teacher, football we now have four year degree programs positive influence they’ve provided mountain and wrestling coach in the Rocky Mount (N.C.) taught at Canada College, offering this cam- residents. City School System (1984–87) and the Dekalb pus’ diverse student body, many of them first- County (GA) School System (1987–88). Dr. I would like to congratulate LouEddie’s generation college students, an affordable, Bynum has represented his institutions in nu- Pizza for receiving recognition as the ‘‘Busi- convenient option to obtain a four year college merous external programs and at professional ness of the Year.’’ Located in Skyforest, degree. She secured a $1 million state grant conferences, while serving as a presenter or LouEddie’s is not only well known for their de- to begin this University Center at Canada Col- moderator. He has authored refereed articles licious cuisine but also for their contributions lege. in professional journals and presented papers to local causes, which include the Skyforest As our community colleges flourished, Bar- with academic and social themes. Trained as Festival and the Special Olympian dinner. bara’s contribution to their success became a Quantitative Sociologist, Dr. Bynum still re- Finally, it is an honor to recognize the Rim even greater. She spearheaded three suc- mains active in research and teaching. His re- Educational Foundation as the ‘‘Non-Profit of cessful bond measures totaling $1 billion. search and teaching interests center around: the Year.’’ Founded in 1987, the foundation Today, the stunning community college cam- (1) Black Church Studies; (2) Race, Gender raises money for local schools to cover gaps puses of San Mateo County look like every and Ethnicity; and (3) Organizations, Markets in state public education funding. Last year the modern and highly selective college in the na- and Work. foundation raised $450,000, with 75 percent of tion. His publications include: A co-authored arti- those funds going directly to classrooms and The list of Barbara’s successes in the com- cle with Duke colleagues in the sociology jour- the remainder was donated to the Advance- munity college professional decathlon is too nal Social Forces entitled ‘‘Race and Formal ment through Individual Determination (AVID) long to recite, but her willingness to find ‘‘win- Volunteering’’; a chapter entitled ‘‘The Black program. This certainly is a remarkable win’’ choices for contentious issues placed her Church in America: Demography and Current achievement. Congratulations to all the hon- at the center of four decades of successful ne- Trends’’ in the book: Exploring The African orees who make the 8th Congressional District gotiations with local taxing entities, nearby American Experience (3rd edition); and a short of California a special place to live. homeowners, other districts, and the State of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23FE8.049 E23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 23, 2016 California’s personnel. She has been recog- HONORING THE ACADEMIC Leone’s National Fire Service in Freetown nized professionally by national public informa- ACHIEVEMENTS OF KEIANA CAVE´ brought him face to face with the state of his tion officer associations and served on the homeland’s fire departments. The firefighters statewide board of the community college pub- HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND he met lacked even the most basic protective lic relations professionals. OF LOUISIANA gear and would frequently respond to calls in Mr. Speaker and members, a college edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their street clothes. cation empowers a student to be a better cit- This encounter inspired Mr. Saccoh to izen and a stronger participant in our nation’s Tuesday, February 23, 2016 spearhead an effort to collect used fire gear economy. Our community colleges are at the Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for his counterparts in Sierra Leone. He re- center of our nation’s college system, offering to honor the academic achievement of a bright cently returned from a trip to Sierra Leone, affordable college and technical degrees to young lady from my Congressional district, during which he volunteered for two months millions annually. Keiana Cave´. Keiana is just a senior at Lusher with local firefighters and distributed approxi- Given the importance of our district and the Charter School in New Orleans, Louisiana, but mately $50,000 worth of equipment donated hundreds of thousands who have been edu- she has accomplished more than many col- by several fire companies in Delaware County. cated during her service, Barbara lege graduates. Mr. Saccoh’s humanitarian work extends be- Christensen’s contribution to San Mateo Coun- Keiana has excelled in and out of the class- yond his work with Sierra Leonean firefighters. ty over four decades will be felt for at least an- room. She has studied engineering while at A graduate of University of Pennsylvania, Mr. other four decades. We celebrate her retire- Lusher, and has been dual enrolled at Tulane Saccoh is also the founder of the Sierra Leone ment, wish her well, and hope that she can University, where she has taken biological an- Children’s Fund, a nonprofit organization that now have more time for friends and family. thropology and environmental geology promotes health and primary education in rural She has sculpted both the educational and courses. She is on a fast track to earn her Sierra Leone. For his work, Mr. Saccoh has physical landscape of San Mateo County. Ph.D. and has already been recruited by other been awarded the Legion of Honor from the There will be big shoes to fill, and a big smile notable institutions. Chapel of the Four Chaplains and recently re- to emulate. Her example will inspire others be- Keiana is no stranger to the laboratory. She ceived a Wells Fargo Community Connections cause San Mateo County’s residents are all is currently a member of Tulane University’s Grant. the beneficiaries of the career of Barbara Van Bael lab and has previously served as a Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other Christensen. lab technician with the Louisiana Department distinguished colleagues join me in honoring f of Wildlife and Fisheries, and a nanotechnol- Mr. Saccoh for his tireless humanitarian ef- ogy researcher at the University of New Orle- forts, both in the United States and abroad. TRIBUTE TO MS. GWENDOLYN ans. She has been acknowledged many times f MASON for her work, including 1st Place U.S. Navy/ U.S. Marine Corps Office of Naval Research RECOGNIZING MRS. CHARLOTTE HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Scholarship and 1st Place United States Air WADSWORTH AS THE OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA TEACHER OF OF GEORGIA Force Certificate of Achievement. Keiana’s THE YEAR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chemical research project won second place Tuesday, February 23, 2016 out of 2,600 competitors at the 2015 Inter- national Science and Engineering Fair, win- HON. JEFF MILLER Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ning $1,500.00 as well as receiving honorable OF FLORIDA submit the following Proclamation: mention from the Consortium for Ocean Lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, the lives of many in my district ership. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 have been touched by the life of one—Ms. Keiana designed a method that allows the Gwendolyn Mason; and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to de- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Whereas, she was born January 11, 1966 in velop certain aidehydes or toxins that form as to recognize Mrs. Charlotte Wadsworth as the Atlanta, Georgia, today she celebrates a mile- photo-products during oil spills. The MIT Lin- Okaloosa County, Florida Teacher of the Year. stone in her life, her 50th Birthday; and coln Laboratory and NASA have named the Mrs. Wadsworth has been an inspiration to Whereas, this phenomenal woman has orbiting rock ‘‘2000 GD136’’ after Keiana, an her students, her colleagues, and her commu- shared her time and talents for the betterment honor shared by fewer than 15,000 people. nity, and I am privileged to recognize her suc- of our community and our nation through her The planet was discovered in 2000 by the Lin- cess and myriad of achievements. tireless works, words of encouragement and coln Laboratory team. Mrs. Wadsworth began her teaching career inspiration; and Keiana’s accomplishments are a testament homeschooling her own children and then Whereas, Gwendolyn Mason is a warrior for to the fact that she is a true leader and an working as an hourly teacher for the Blended those in need, a woman of compassion, a ideal role model for other young people in the School for two years. In 2009, she began fearless leader, a mother, a daughter, a sister, community. I am confident that she will take working full time as a 2nd Grade Teacher at a servant to all and truly a friend; her dedi- that responsibility seriously, that she will be Walker Elementary School before transferring cated service is present throughout my district, able to rise to any challenge, and will work to Baker School as a 4th grade teacher in Oc- she is an unwavering advocate for youth, the hard to improve the world around her. I would tober 2011. Since August 2012, she has elderly, the less fortunate and small busi- like to congratulate Keiana Cave´ on her re- served in her current capacity as a high nesses; and markable accomplishments and wish her the school English teacher at Baker High School. Whereas, she leads by example from be- best in her future endeavors. Northwest Florida has been blessed with an hind the scenes, as well as front and center abundance of exemplary educators. First as a f as the Co-founder and Executive Director of teacher homeschooling her children, then dur- the Hank Stewart Foundation, Founder of HONORING ALHAJI SACCOH ing her tenure teaching elementary school, G.A.B.B., an employee of Yellow Pages, an and now in her current role as a high school advocate in the fight against Breast Cancer, HON. ROBERT A. BRADY teacher, Mrs. Wadsworth has proven time and as a member and minister for her beloved OF PENNSYLVANIA again that she understands and values the church, Solid Rock Ministries and as a mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES critical role that educators play in the journey, ber in her beloved Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, development, and success of their pupils. Inc.; and Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Throughout her teaching career, Mrs. Wads- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I worth has shown an unwavering commitment Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this rise today to recognize Alhaji Saccoh for his to inspiring her students to reach their highest day to honor and recognize Ms. Gwendolyn outstanding humanitarian work. A volunteer potential. Most recently, she has demonstrated Mason on the anniversary of her birth and for firefighter in Collingdale, PA, Mr. Saccoh has her leadership as yearbook advisor, where her outstanding leadership and service to our led an effort to provide undersupplied fire- she enjoys celebrating life’s milestones, rejoic- District; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ fighters in his native Sierra Leone with des- ing in students’ athletic and academic accom- JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim January 11, perately needed equipment. plishments, and capturing events in the Baker 2016 as: Ms. Gwendolyn Mason Day in the In June of 2013, Mr. Saccoh made his first community. 4th Congressional District. trip to Sierra Leone since fleeing the country’s Teachers are amongst our most valuable Proclaimed, this 11th day of January, 2016. civil war in 2000. A chance visit to Sierra public servants, and they play an integral role

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The progress that was paid for with the to be among the many exceptional teachers in blood of the foot soldiers is being rolled back, Northwest Florida, and her contributions to her Tuesday, February 23, 2016 and Congress has done nothing. students and community are unparalleled. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Tomorrow, Republicans and Democrats will Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States rise today to honor the late Grace H. Daniels come together again, this time in our Nation’s Congress, I am proud to recognize Charlotte for her service to the city of Philadelphia. A Capitol, to award the Congressional Gold Wadsworth as the Okaloosa County, Florida force in Philadelphia politics and an unwaver- Medal to the foot soldiers who showed such Teacher of the Year and thank her for her ing advocate for Philadelphia’s African Amer- bravery 50 years ago. They deserve to be rec- commitment to service to Northwest Florida. ican community from the late 1940s until her ognized by our country’s leaders, but this Con- My wife Vicki joins me in congratulating Mrs. death in 1980, Grace’s lifetime of service to gress should be giving them much more than Wadsworth, and we wish her all the best for the people of Philadelphia will be recognized a medal. They should protect the sacred vot- her continued success. this month when 46th Street is renamed ing rights that these brave men and women Grace H. Daniels Way in her honor. marched for 50 years ago. f Shortly after becoming one of the first Afri- As we are joined tomorrow by the foot sol- RECOGNIZING THE NOBEL PRIZE can-American women to graduate from Duke diers of the Civil Rights Movement, I beg my IN CHEMISTRY BEING AWARDED University, Grace came to Philadelphia in the colleagues to reflect on the sacrifice they TO DR. AZIZ SANCAR 1940s with her husband Otis and their large made, as well as the ideals they fought for. family. Settling into their new home on 46th These heroic everyday Americans were con- Street, Grace quickly became active in the fronted with violence and injustice, but were HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON community and as a parent of nine children in not discouraged from fighting for their God OF TEXAS the Philadelphia School District. given rights. I hope that their presence can in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It should be no surprise that Grace’s desire spire every member of this Congress to Tuesday, February 23, 2016 to help better her community led her to de- #RestoreTheVote. velop an interest in politics. She was elected f Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Democratic Committeewoman of Philadel- Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize phia’s 44th Ward in 1947. She later became COMMEMORATING 60TH ANNIVER- the tremendous accomplishment of Dr. Aziz chairperson of the 44th Ward in 1967 and a SARY OF A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN Sancar for winning the Nobel Prize in Chem- member of the Democrat State Committee in MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT istry. He and his team have been working for 1977, positions she would hold until her death decades to understand human DNA more in 1980. During her time in Philadelphia poli- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE thoroughly, and have recently made a break- tics, Grace developed a reputation as a loyal OF TEXAS through in mapping DNA repair. and dedicated leader who always paid close IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Originally from Turkey, Dr. Sancar earned attention to the needs of her constituents. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 his Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology from Although she is no longer with us, Grace left the University of Texas at Dallas in 1977. It behind an enduring legacy of strong leader- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, 60 years was during his time at UT-Dallas that Dr. ship and activism. She is an important part of ago today, a pivotal event occurred in Mont- Sancar successfully purified and described a Philadelphia’s history and I am proud that 46th gomery, Alabama, the birthplace of the mod- bacterial enzyme called photolyase. This dis- Street will be renamed in her honor. ern Civil Rights Movement. covery was integral to his work that won him Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other On this day 60 years ago, the Montgomery the Nobel Prize. Dr. Sancar was granted the distinguished colleagues help me in honoring Bus Boycott, which began on December 5, status as a distinguished alumnus of UT-Dal- the life and memory of Grace H. Daniels. 1955, after Rosa Parks refused to give up her las in 2009. His Nobel Prize is the icing atop f seat to a white man and move to ‘‘Colored’’ the cake of his everlasting contribution to UT- section in the back of the bus, was in its 57th Dallas and its doctoral program in molecular RESTORE THE VOTE day. and cell biology. He is the first alumnus to win To that point, the boycott had enjoyed re- a Nobel Prize. HON. TERRI A. SEWELL markable success. Dr. Sancar is the Sarah Graham Kenan Pro- OF ALABAMA Morning buses that normally would be fessor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crowded with African Americans heading to University of North Carolina School of Medi- work throughout the city were essentially cine. He has been there since 1982. The work Tuesday, February 23, 2016 empty. he has done at his lab on mapping the cellular Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, Instead, many African Americans gathered mechanisms that underlie DNA repair, which today I rise on #RestorationTuesday to honor near the bus stops, waiting for rides, many of occurs every single minute of the day in re- the foot soldiers of the Voting Rights Move- which came from whites whose primary inter- sponse to damage caused by outside forces, ment. On March 7th of last year, while aboard est was getting their domestic employees to such as ultraviolet radiation and other environ- Air Force One en route to Selma for the 50th their homes or other workers to their places of mental factors, is the reason he won the Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, President business. Nobel Prize. In particular, Sancar mapped nu- Obama signed the legislation I introduced to Others rode Negro taxis, with many drivers cleotide excision repair, which is vital to DNA award the Congressional Gold Medal to the giving reduced fares that day. subjected to UV damage. His work will create Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sun- But thousands more walked to work and a better system of identifying how cancer day, Turnaround Tuesday, and the final Selma school. drugs target cancer cells, and will improve to Montgomery Voting Rights Marches in An estimated that some 17,000 African treatment. 1965. Americans took part in the boycott initially, a Mr. Speaker, as a Member of the U.S. Turk- On that day, 50 years after the march, thou- number that would grow to 42,000, aided in ish Congressional Caucus, I want to express sands of grateful Americans gathered in my part by the action by the bus system itself. how much I value Turkish Americans’ sci- hometown to celebrate and honor the brave In particular, within days after the boycott entific, political, athletic and artistic contribu- foot soldiers and all they sacrificed in pursuit began, bus officials asked the Montgomery tions to America’s rich mosaic. I congratulate of equality, justice, and voting rights. Demo- City Commission for permission to close Dr. Sancar for his hard work in mapping DNA crats stood side by side with Republicans, and routes to many of the primary black commu- repair, potential for advancements in cancer the first African American President in our na- nities, arguing that the boycott had made serv- treatment, and pride he has brought UT-Dallas tion’s history stood next to President George ice to those areas no longer financially attrac- and the greater Dallas community in winning W. Bush who reauthorized the Voting Rights tive. the Nobel Prize. And therefore, I want to for- Act just nine years earlier. On that day, we So in those parts of town, even the handful mally recognize the brilliant Dr. Aziz Sancar in shed our party loyalties and came together as of African Americans who might have wanted the U.S. House of Representatives. Americans. to use the buses could not do so.

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During his 43-year career at the In- forcing a long dormant city ordinance that set striving and succeeding against the odds but quirer, he rose through the ranks from clerk to minimum fares at 45 cents, which priced taxi what is amazing and remarkable about the reporter, columnist, member and associate rides on a daily basis out of the reach of many Montgomery Bus Boycott is that it is a modern editor of the editorial board and ultimately was working-class African Americans. day story of little David felling mighty Goliath named the newspaper’s Associate Editor But despite the backlash, retaliation, and that has the advantage of being true and in- Emeritus. Along the way he was awarded a harassment by the local police, the boycott spired other successful social movements Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting and would not be broken. around the world. was named a Nieman Fellow at Harvard Uni- The most sweeping official action designed The Montgomery Boycott shows that one versity. to intimidate boycott leaders came in February person can make a difference and can inspire While his primary focus was reporting the 1956, when the Montgomery grand jury in- similar acts of courage in others which when news, he also dedicated himself to opening dicted 89 boycott leaders, including the Rev. combined send out ripples of hope that, as the doors of the esteemed fourth estate to mi- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Rosa Parks; Rev. Robert Kennedy, said ‘‘can sweep down the norities. He was a founder of the Association Ralph David Abernathy; and several other par- mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.’’ of Black Journalists and the National Associa- ticipating black ministers. Rosa Parks said she acted because she tion of Black Journalists. And, because of his The charges were based on a seldom-en- wanted to be free: advocacy the complexion of journalists in forced 1921 state statute that barred boycotts Whatever my individual desires were to be newsrooms across the nation changed. He without,‘‘just cause.’’ free, I was not alone. There were many oth- also co-produced and hosted a ers who felt the same way. Those indicted were arrested over the next groundbreaking television program, on PBS, few days, booked and released on bond. And inspired by her example, others acted, ‘‘Black Perspective on the News.’’ The pro- But as official tactics failed to discourage and then joined by the actions of others, and gram attracted African American journalists the boycott, unofficial intimidation would soon then still others, the bus boycott succeeded. from across the country, focusing on national take a more dangerous turn such as the Mr. Speaker, 60 years has passed since a issues. bombing of the parsonage in which King and small band of committed activists, armed only In spite of his accomplishments he never his family lived was bombed. with their faith in a righteous cause, won the stopped being a man of the people, proudly Mr. Speaker, the Montgomery Bus Boycott battle of Montgomery and set in motion a representing his community. He was as com- showed the nation and the world that there is movement that tore down the walls of legal- fortable interviewing mayors, judges and a limit to a people’s patience and tolerance in ized injustice across the South. congresspersons as he was interviewing sani- the face of injustice. They changed America for the better and for tation workers and the lady on the block hold- In rebelling against the unjust, unfair, dehu- that we owe them an eternal debt of gratitude. manizing, and discriminatory practice of racial ing a bat as she attempted to rid her neighbor- f segregation, the Montgomery Bus Boycotters hood of gang violence. were acting in the finest American tradition, TRIBUTE TO ACEL MOORE SR. Today there are hundreds of young people following the admonition in the Declaration of of color who are working journalists because Independence that: HON. ROBERT A. BRADY they were mentored by Mr. Moore, or they were part of minority high school journalism [A]ll experience hath shewn, that mankind OF PENNSYLVANIA are more disposed to suffer, while evils are programs he began or were simply inspired by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sufferable, than to right themselves by abol- his advocacy to make American journalism ishing the forms to which they are accus- Tuesday, February 23, 2016 more inclusive. tomed. But when a long train of abuses and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I With his death we have lost a powerful usurpations, pursuing invariably the same rise to celebrate the life of Acel Moore Sr., a voice, but he has left such a legacy of dedica- Object evinces a design to reduce them under journalist who was a trailblazing change agent tion to journalism, justice and inclusion that we absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is who died on Jan. 12. Born in South Philadel- are all forever changed.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:28 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D23FE6.REC D23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST February 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D155 Defense Program, after receiving testimony from Nancy K. Young, Children and Family Futures, Inc., Frank G. Klotz, Under Secretary for Nuclear Secu- Lake Forest, California. rity, and Monica C. Regalbuto, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management, both of the Depart- DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUDGET ment of Energy; Anne M. Harrington, Deputy Ad- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded ministrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, a hearing to examine the President’s proposed budg- Admiral James F. Caldwell, Jr., USN, Deputy Ad- et request for fiscal year 2017 for the Department of ministrator for Naval Reactors, Brigadier General State, after receiving testimony from John Kerry, Stephen L. Davis, USAF, Acting Deputy Adminis- Secretary of State. trator for Defense Programs, all of the National Nu- clear Security Administration; and David C. ESSA IMPLEMENTATION Trimble, Director, United States and International Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Nuclear Security and Cleanup, Government Ac- Committee concluded a hearing to examine Every countability Office. Student Succeeds Act implementation in states and PASSENGER RAIL OPPORTUNITIES AND school districts, focusing on perspectives from edu- CHALLENGES cation leaders, after receiving testimony from Utah Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Governor Gary R. Herbert, Salt Lake City; Wis- committee on Surface Transportation and Merchant consin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security concluded Tony Evers, Madison; David R. Schuler, Township a hearing to examine passenger rail, focusing on op- High School District 214, Arlington Heights, Illi- portunities and challenges for the national network, nois; and Kati Haycock, The Education Trust, Delia after receiving testimony from Mayor Knox Ross, Pompa, Migration Policy Institute, Becky Pringle, Pelahatchie, Mississippi, on behalf of the Southern National Education Association, and Randi Rail Commission; Timothy H. Hoeffner, Michigan Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers, all of Department of Transportation, Lansing, on behalf of Washington, D.C. the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission; City Manager Rick Klein, La Junta, Colorado; and UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN CRISIS Joe Boardman, Amtrak, Washington, D.C. Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT AT 40 hearing to examine the unaccompanied children cri- sis, focusing on how to stop the border surge and Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- adequately monitor the children, after receiving tes- committee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and timony from Kay E. Brown, Director, Education, Coast Guard concluded a hearing to examine the Workforce, and Income Security, Government Ac- Magnuson-Stevens Act at 40, focusing on successes, countability Office; Ronald Vitiello, Acting Chief, challenges, and the path forward, after receiving tes- Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, and timony from Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Thomas Homan, Executive Associate Director, En- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National forcement and Removal Operations, Immigration Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and At- and Customs Enforcement, both of the Department mospheric Administration, Department of Com- of Homeland Security; Mark Greenberg, Administra- merce. tion for Children and Families, Department of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUDGET Health and Human Services; and Juan P. Osuna, Di- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee rector, Executive Office for Immigration Review, concluded a hearing to examine the President’s pro- Department of Justice. posed budget request for fiscal year 2017 for the De- VETERANS’ PROGRAMS BUDGET partment of the Interior, after receiving testimony from Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the President’s proposed budget OPIOID EPIDEMIC request for fiscal year 2017 for Veterans’ Programs Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing and fiscal year 2018 advance appropriations request, to examine the opioid epidemic, focusing on chal- after receiving testimony from Robert A. McDonald, lenges and opportunities, after receiving testimony Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and Carl Blake, Para- from Assistant Attorney-in-Charge David Hart, Or- lyzed Veterans of America, Paul Varela, Disabled egon Department of Justice Health Fraud Unit/Con- American Veterans, Ray Kelley, Veterans of Foreign sumer Protection Section, Salem; Allan Coukell, The Wars, and Louis J. Celli, Jr., The American Legion, Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, D.C.; and all of Washington, D.C.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:28 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D23FE6.REC D23FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST February 23, 2016 INTELLIGENCE ligence matters from officials of the intelligence Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in community. closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- h House of Representatives ties for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, Chamber Action and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114–429). Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 16 pub- Page H853 lic bills, H.R. 4580–4595; and 10 resolutions, H. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Con. Res. 117; and H. Res. 615–623, were intro- appointed Representative Buck to act as Speaker pro duced. Pages H853–54 tempore for today. Page H821 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H855–56 Recess: The House recessed at 2:12 p.m. and recon- Reports Filed: A report was filed on February 16, vened at 4:02 p.m. Page H822 2016 as follows: Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules H.R. 3624, to amend title 28, United States and pass the following measures: Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder, with an amend- Directing Dollars to Disaster Relief Act: S. ment (H. Rept. 114–422). 2109, to direct the Administrator of the Federal Reports were filed today as follows: Emergency Management Agency to develop an inte- H.R. 4402, to require a review of information re- grated plan to reduce administrative costs under the garding persons who have traveled or attempted to Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency travel from the United States to support terrorist or- Assistance Act; Pages H823–24 ganizations in Syria and Iraq, and for other purposes, Transportation Security Administration Reform with an amendment (H. Rept. 114–423); and Improvement Act: H.R. 3584, amended, to au- H.R. 4408, to require the development of a na- thorize, streamline, and identify efficiencies within tional strategy to combat terrorist travel, and for the Transportation Security Administration; other purposes (H. Rept. 114–424); Pages H824–30 H.R. 4398, to amend the Homeland Security Act National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel of 2002 to provide for requirements relating to doc- Act of 2016: H.R. 4408, amended, to require the umentation for major acquisition programs, and for development of a national strategy to combat ter- other purposes (H. Rept. 114–425); rorist travel, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 392 yeas H.R. 3821, to amend title XIX to require the with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 83; publication of a provider directory in the case of Pages H830–31, H835 States providing for medical assistance on a fee-for- DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act service basis or through a primary care case-manage- of 2016: H.R. 4398, to amend the Homeland Secu- ment system, and for other purposes, with an rity Act of 2002 to provide for requirements relating amendment (H. Rept. 114–426); to documentation for major acquisition programs; H.R. 3716, to amend title XIX of the Social Se- and Pages H831–33 curity Act to require States to provide to the Sec- retary of Health and Human Services certain infor- Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016: H.R. 4402, amended, to require a review of information regard- mation with respect to provider terminations, and ing persons who have traveled or attempted to travel for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. from the United States to support terrorist organiza- 114–427); tions in Syria and Iraq, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of H. Res. 618, providing for consideration of the 397 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 84. bill (H.R. 3624) to amend title 28, United States Pages H833–34, H836 Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder (H. Rept. 114–428); and Recess: The House recessed at 4:41 p.m. and recon- vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H834 H. Res. 619, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2406) to protect and enhance opportuni- Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable

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Res. points of order against that amendment in the na- 113, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in ture of a substitute. The rule makes in order only the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present those further amendments printed in the Rules the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Committee report. Each such amendment may be of- 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the fered only in the order printed in the report, may ‘‘Borinqueneers’’. Page H837 be offered only by a Member designated in the re- port, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate for the time specified in the report equally divided by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, House today appear on page H822. shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be Senate Referrals: S. 2451 was referred to the Com- subject to a demand for division of the question. The mittee on Oversight and Government Reform. S. rule waives all points of order against the amend- 2234 was held at the desk. Page H850 ments printed in the report. The rule provides one Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- motion to recommit with or without instructions. veloped during the proceedings of today and appear The Committee on Rules, by record vote of 8–3, on pages H835 and H836. There were no quorum granted a structured rule for H.R. 2406. The rule calls. provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and at member of the Committee on Natural Resources. 9:19 p.m., pursuant to House Resolution 620, the The rule waives all points of order against consider- House stands adjourned as a further mark of respect ation of the bill. The rule makes in order as original to the memory of the late Honorable Antonin Scalia. text for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee Meetings Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the APPROPRIATIONS—OFFICE OF bill and provides that it shall be considered as read. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET The rule waives all points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute. The rule Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Finan- makes in order only those further amendments print- cial Services and General Government held a budget ed in the Rules Committee report. Each such hearing on the Office of Management and Budget. amendment may be offered only in the order printed Testimony was heard from Shaun Donovan, Director, in the report, may be offered only by a Member des- Office of Management and Budget. ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, APPROPRIATIONS—DEPARTMENT OF shall be debatable for the time specified in the re- COMMERCE port equally divided and controlled by the proponent Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Com- and an opponent, shall not be subject to amend- merce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies held a ment, and shall not be subject to a demand for divi- budget hearing on the Department of Commerce. sion of the question. The rule waives all points of Testimony was heard from Penny Pritzker, Secretary, order against the amendments printed in the report. Department of Commerce. The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony was heard from SHARE ACT; FRAUDULENT JOINDER Representatives Buck, Cicilline, Wittman, Dingell, PREVENTION ACT OF 2015 Lummis, Griffith of Virginia, Garamendi, and Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on Ribble. H.R. 2406, the ‘‘SHARE Act’’; H.R. 3624, the ‘‘Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015’’. The PERSIAN GULF WAR: AN ASSESSMENT OF committee granted, by record vote of 7–3, a struc- HEALTH OUTCOMES ON THE 25TH tured rule for H.R. 3624. The rule provides one ANNIVERSARY hour of general debate equally divided and con- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Over- trolled by the chair and ranking minority member sight and Investigations held a hearing entitled

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Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Senate Committee con- Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, cluded a joint hearing with the House Committee Environment, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on on Veterans’ Affairs to examine the legislative pres- the United States Forest Service, 9:30 a.m., B–308 Ray- entation of the Disabled American Veterans, after re- burn. ceiving testimony from Moses A. McIntosh, Jr., Dis- Subcommittee on Homeland Security, budget hearing abled American Veterans, Hephzibah, Georgia. on the Department of Homeland Security, 10 a.m., B–318 Rayburn. f Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Re- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, lated Programs, budget hearing on the Department of FEBRUARY 24, 2016 State and Foreign Assistance, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on the USDA Food and Nutrition Serv- Senate ice, 10:15 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- ment of Defense, to hold hearings to examine proposed lated Agencies, budget hearing on the Department of budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2017 for Justice, 10:30 a.m., 2358–C Rayburn. the Army, 10:30 a.m., SD–192. Subcommittee on Defense, oversight hearing on United Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Re- States European Command, 11 a.m., H–140 Capitol. This lated Programs, to hold hearings to examine proposed hearing will be closed. budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2017 for Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban the Department of State, 2 p.m., SD–124. Development, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, 2 p.m., 2359 Ray- to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates burn. and justification for fiscal year 2017 for the Department Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, of Homeland Security, 2:15 p.m., SD–192. Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, to budget hearing on the USDA Food Safety and Inspection hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and Service, 2:30 p.m., 2362–A Rayburn. justification for fiscal year 2017 for the Nuclear Regu- Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing latory Commission, 2:30 p.m., SD–138. entitled ‘‘The Challenge of Conventional and Hybrid Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Emerging Warfare in the Asia-Pacific Region: The Changing the Threats and Capabilities, to hold closed hearings to exam- Nature of the Security Environment and Its Effect on ine Iran’s intelligence and unconventional military capa- Military Planning’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. bilities, 2:30 p.m., SVC–217. Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold an hearing entitled ‘‘Department of Defense Fiscal Year oversight hearing to examine the Renewable Fuel Stand- 2017 Science and Technology Programs: Defense Innova- ard, 10 a.m., SD–406. tion to Create the Future Military Force’’, 2 p.m., 2212 Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- Rayburn. ine ending modern slavery, 10 a.m., SD–419. Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing entitled Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to ‘‘U.S. Strategic Forces Posture’’, 3:30 p.m., 2118 Ray- hold hearings to examine the Zika virus, focusing on ad- burn. dressing the growing public health threat, 10 a.m., Subcommittee on Military Personnel, hearing entitled SD–430. ‘‘Defense Health Agency: Budgeting and Structure’’, 5 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: p.m., 2212 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Manage- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Full Com- ment, to hold hearings to examine the Unfunded Man- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the Policies and Pri- dates Reform Act, focusing on opportunities for improve- orities of the U.S. Department of Education’’, 10 a.m., ment to support state and local governments, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. SD–342. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold a joint hearing Health, hearing entitled ‘‘The Fiscal Year 2017 HHS with the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to exam- Budget’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.

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Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, joint hearing enti- entitled ‘‘DOE for the 21st Century: Science, Environ- tled ‘‘Establishing Accountability at the World Intellec- ment, and National Security Missions’’, 11:30 a.m., 2322 tual Property Organization: Illicit Technology Transfers, Rayburn. Whistleblowing, and Reform’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Full Committee, markup on the ‘‘Small Business Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Broadband Deployment Act’’; a bill to promote a 21st Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘Boko Haram: The Islamist Insur- century energy and manufacturing workforce; H.R. 1268, gency in West Africa’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. the ‘‘Energy Efficient Government Technology Act’’; Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 2984, the ‘‘Fair RATES Act’’; H.R. 3021, the ‘‘AIR H.R. 3892, the ‘‘Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designa- Survey Act of 2015’’; H.R. 3797, the ‘‘Satisfying Energy tion Act of 2015’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act’’; H.R. Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and 4238, to amend the Department of Energy Organization Antitrust Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Triple Threat to Work- Act and the Local Public Works Capital Development ers and Households: Impacts of Federal Regulations on and Investment Act of 1976 to modernize terms relating Jobs, Wages and Startups’’, 3 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. to minorities; H.R. 4427, to amend section 203 of the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Federal Power Act; H.R. 4444, the ‘‘EPS Improvement Power and Oceans, hearing entitled ‘‘The 2016 California Act’’; H.R. 4557, the ‘‘Blocking Regulatory Interference Water Supply Outlook During the El Nin˜o and Three from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act’’; H.R. 2080, to extend Years of Restricted Water Deliveries’’, 10 a.m., 1324 the deadline for commencement of construction of a hy- Longworth. droelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam; H.R. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing 2081, to extend the deadline for commencement of con- entitled ‘‘The Imposition of New Regulations Through struction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson the President’s Memorandum on Mitigation’’, 2 p.m., Dam; H.R. 3447, to extend the deadline for commence- 1334 Longworth. ment of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native the W. Kerr Scott Dam; H.R. 4411, to extend the dead- Affairs, hearing on H.R. 3477, the ‘‘Native American line for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act’’; and project involving the Gathright Dam; H.R. 4416, to ex- H.R. 3599, the ‘‘Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands tend the deadline for commencement of construction of Reacquisition Act’’, 2:30 p.m., 1324 Longworth. a hydroelectric project involving the Jennings Randolph Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- Dam; H.R. 4412, to extend the deadline for commence- committee on Transportation and Public Assets, hearing ment of construction of a hydroelectric project involving entitled ‘‘The Zika Virus: Coordination of a Multi-Agen- the Flannagan Dam; and H.R. 4434, to extend the dead- cy Response’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. line for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- project involving the Cannonsville Dam, 5 p.m., 2123 mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Unlocking the Secrets of the Rayburn. Universe: Gravitational Waves’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Capital Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ‘‘The Impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and Basel committee on Water Resources and Environment, hearing III on the Fixed Income Market and Securitizations’’, 10 entitled ‘‘A Review of United States Army Corps of Engi- a.m., 2128 Rayburn. neers Reports to Congress on Future Water Resources Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, markup Development and Chief’s Reports’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Ray- on H. Res. 148, calling on the government of Iran to ful- burn. fill their promises of assistance in this case of Robert Committee on Ways and Means, Full Committee, hearing Levinson, the longest held United States hostage in our on the global tax environment in 2016 and how recent Nation’s history; H. Res. 551, recognizing the impor- developments are further escalating the immediate need tance of the United States-Israel economic relationship to reform and modernize the U.S. international tax sys- and encouraging new areas of cooperation; H.R. 3924, tem, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. the ‘‘Global Development Lab of 2015’’; and H.R. 4403, the ‘‘Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act’’, 10 a.m., Joint Meetings 2172 Rayburn. Joint Hearing: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global to hold a joint hearing with the House Committee on Human Rights, and International Organizations; Sub- Veterans’ Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of committee on the Middle East and North Africa; and The American Legion, 10 a.m., SH–216.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 24 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 24

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of the following ation of the nomination of Robert McKinnon Califf, of measures under suspension of the rules: 1) S. 238—Eric South Carolina, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act, 2) H.R. Department of Health and Human Services, post-cloture, 3004—To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage and vote on confirmation of the nomination at 11 a.m. Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, 3) H.R. 2880— Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2016, 4) H.R. 812—Indian Trust Asset Reform Act, 5) H.R. 1475—Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Re- membrance Act of 2016, 6) H.R. 3371—Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjust- ment Act, and 7) H.R. 3620—To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap Na- tional Recreation Area. Consideration of H.R. 3624— Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Dold, Robert J., Ill., E187, E196 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E193 Ellison, Keith, Minn., E183, E184 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Babin, Brian, Tex., E197 Graves, Garret, La., E194 E192 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E186 Hardy, Cresent, Nev. E185, E185 Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E183 Brady, Robert A., Pa., E200, E201, E202 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E201 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E188, E189, E189, E190, E191, Buck, Ken, Colo., E188 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E201 E192, E193 Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’, Ga., E185, E186, E195 Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E183, E188, E190, Renacci, James B., Ohio, E187 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E183, E191 E192, E193, E194, E196, E196, E197, E200 Richmond, Cedric L., La., E200 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E191 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E185, E192 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E185, E196 Comstock, Barbara, Va., E186, E187, E188 Lynch, Stephen F., Mass., E198 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E184 Cook, Paul, Calif., E199 MacArthur, Thomas, N.J., E198 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E201 Costa, Jim, Calif., E186, E188, E191, E194, E195 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E187, E190 Speier, Jackie, Calif., E199 DeSaulnier, Mark, Calif., E189, E197 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E200 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E187, E189, E190, E191, Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E190 Murphy, Patrick, Fla., E184 E192, E193, E195, E196, E197, E198

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