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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007 No. 113 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was fluence China through economic activ- bishops, Protestant church leaders, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- ity to better respect the rights of its Muslim worshipers, Falun Gong fol- pore (Ms. HIRONO). citizens to fundamental human rights. lowers, and Buddhist monks and nuns; f Instead, we have seen why the pro- Human organ harvesting and selling; tection of basic liberties should not Sophisticated system of espionage DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO come second to economic growth. The against the U.S. government and TEMPORE China today is worse than the China of American businesses; The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- yesterday, or of last year, or of the last World’s leading producer of pirated fore the House the following commu- decade. products. nication from the Speaker: And now, in addition to all of the Then there’s China’s foray into horrible things the Chinese govern- WASHINGTON, DC, July 16, 2007. Sudan, selling weapons to the very gov- I hereby appoint the Honorable MAZIE K. ment does to its own citizens, it is ernment orchestrating the genocide in HIRONO to act as Speaker pro tempore on doing to other countries’ citizens as Darfur. this day. well. And despite all of these abhorrent NANCY PELOSI, Just read the headlines: acts, China was still awarded the honor Speaker of the House of Representatives. Toothpaste from China containing an of hosting the 2008 Olympics. f industrial solvent and prime ingredient Where is the outrage over China’s unin some antifreeze. acceptable behavior in the Congress MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Chinese-made Thomas the Tank chil- and in the administration? The facts The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dren’s trains slathered in lead-based are before us. The United States can no ant to the order of the House of Janu- paint, a substance that is toxic if swal- longer say that things are improving in ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- lowed. China. nize Members from lists submitted by Unsafe food products from China in- Next time you make a purchase and the majority and minority leaders for cluding prunes tinted with chemical you see the words ‘‘Made in China,’’ morning-hour debate. The Chair will dyes, dried apples preserved with a can- think of the poisoned toothpaste, the alternate recognition between the par- cer-causing chemical, scallops and sar- contaminated food, the polluted water- ties, with each party limited to not to dines coated with putrefying bacteria, ways and airspace, the exploding tires, exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, and mushrooms laced with illegal pes- malfunctioning fireworks, the human except the majority leader, the minor- ticides. rights abuses, and the intimidation of Five types of farm-raised shrimp and ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- religious leaders. fish from China banned by the FDA be- ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. Madam Speaker, imagine a country where The Chair recognizes the gentleman cause they are so contaminated from unsafe drugs in China’s polluted water- factory workers have no workplace safety, from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) for 5 min- labor or environmental protections and are re- utes. ways. Malfunctioning fireworks from China quired to work 80-hour weeks for no more f responsible for critical injuries, includ- than $110 per month to produce goods for export. MADE IN CHINA ing in my hometown of Vienna, Vir- ginia on July the 4th. Imagine a country which boldly supplies Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I have a Chinese-made tires sold without a missiles and chemical weapons technology to longer speech today which I will insert critical safety feature that prevents countries that support or harbor terrorists. for the record, but I want to highlight the tread from separating from the Imagine a country that oversees a network some of the key points. tire. of espionage operations against American During the debate over granting Within a year, China will also be the companies and the U.S. government. China permanent normal trade rela- biggest source in the world of green- Imagine a country which tortures and impris- tions status, proponents argued that house gases from all the new coal-fired ons Catholic bishops, Protestant church lead- economic liberalization would lead to power plants being built. ers, Muslim worshipers, Falun Gong followers, political liberalization in China, that I could take several 1-hour special and Buddhist monks and nuns just because of exposing China to the West’s ideas and order speeches to detail China’s egre- their faith and systematically destroys church- values would lead them to play a more gious human rights record: es and confiscates Bibles. constructive role in the international Slave labor camps; Imagine a country which has a thriving busi- community, and that the U.S. and Religious persecution, including tor- ness of harvesting and selling for transplant other industrialized nations could in- ture and imprisonment of Catholic kidneys, corneas and other human organs

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:47 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.000 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7786 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 from executed prisoners who are thrown in the recent mass poisoning of U.S. pets stem- during the Olympic Games, and is detaining prison with no trial or sentencing procedures. ming from tainted pet food from China arrived them without trial. Human Rights Watch re- Imagine a country which maintains an ex- at two suspected Chinese factories, only to ports that the Chinese government is tight- tensive system of gulags—slave labor camps, find the factories had been cleaned out and all ening restrictions on domestic and foreign also known as the ‘‘laogai’’—as large as ex- equipment dismantled. media, in an effort to control what information isted in the former Soviet Union that are used On June 28, the FDA banned the import of leaks out about China’s repressive and violent for brainwashing and ‘‘reeducation through five types of farm-raised shrimp and fish from nature during coverage of the Olympics. labor.’’ China because they are so contaminated from China has even gone so far as to claim it Sadly, none of this is imaginary. Such a na- unsafe drugs in China’s polluted waterways. will ‘‘force rain’’ in the days leading up to the tion exists. It is the People’s Republic of A recent NPR story described how garlic Olympics, in order to have clear skies for the China. from China outsold garlic grown in California Games. They intend to fire rocket shells con- Sadly, too, that’s just part of the list of egre- for the first time last year. China began dump- taining sticks of silver iodide into Beijing’s gious actions. ing garlic at U.S. ports below cost in the skies, provoking a chemical reaction that will In 2006, the Chinese government arrested 1990s. Hefty tariffs kept the garlic imports at force rain—despite mixed reviews on the 651 Christians that we know of. Currently, bay for a few years, but since 2001, imports soundness of this science. China has 6 Catholic bishops in jail and an- of Chinese garlic have increased fifteen-fold. China’s desperation to conceal its true char- other 9 under house arrest. Renowned human Several Fourth of July celebrations in my acter leading up to the Games smacks of the rights advocate Rebiya Kadeer has watched district, including in my hometown of Vienna, Nazi bid for the Olympic Games. Analysts are from exile as the Chinese government arrests VA, included malfunctioning fireworks that in- likening the 2008 Beijing Olympics to the 1936 and beats her family members in her home- jured 11 people, including children and an in- Olympics, in which Nazi Germany soft-pedaled land. fant. These fireworks came from China. its anti-Semitic agenda and plans for territorial Late last year, western mountain climbers Some 450,000 imported tires were recalled expansion, fooling the international community captured on videotape a horrifying scene: Chi- from Foreign Tire Sales after it was discov- with an image of a peaceful, tolerant Germany nese police shooting from their North Face ered that the Chinese-made tires were sold under the guise of the Olympic Games. tents at a group of Tibetan refugees crossing without a critical safety feature that prevents Like the Nazi regime in 1936 Berlin, the Chi- Nangpa Pass. A 17-year-old Buddhist nun the tread from separating from the tire. A nese government is preparing for the Olym- was killed and several others were wounded. blown tire can cause the driver of the vehicle pics by hiring U.S. firms to handle public rela- There are some who assert that human to lose control of his or her car and crash. tions and marketing for the 2008 Beijing Olym- rights are something that should come once China is one of the world’s leading pro- pics. stability has been attained. They say that pro- ducers of unlicensed copies of goods ranging Where is the outrage over China’s unac- tection of human rights comes second to at- from movies and designer clothes to sporting ceptable behavior? The facts are before us. taining economic power and wealth. We must goods and medications. According to the Mo- The United States can no longer say that things are improving in China. reject that notion. tion Picture Association of America, 93 per- But China would have America and the During the debate over granting China percent of DVDs sold in China are unlicensed world believe that is the case. China has hired manent normal trade relations status, pro- copies. The MPAA, the U.S. Chamber of a number of large lobbying firms in Wash- ponents argued that economic liberalization Commerce and other industry groups say that ington, DC to push China’s agenda with the would lead to political liberalization in China, despite stricter Chinese enforcement, product U.S. government. Documents from the Depart- that exposing China to the West’s ideas and piracy is growing amid China’s booming eco- ment of Justice show these lobbyists as hav- values would lead them to play a more con- nomic expansion. ing a significant presence on Capitol Hill, instructive role in the international community, China is building a new coal-fired power cluding almost 200 meetings with Member of- and that the U.S. and other industrialized na- plant every week and within a year will be the fices between July 1, 2005 and December 31, tions could influence China through economic biggest source in the world of greenhouse 2006. activity to better respect the rights of its citi- gases. It is building factories and infrastructure America must be a country that stands up zens to fundamental human rights and the un- all over the developing world, but we have no for basic decency and human rights. America fettered practice of their faith. solid data on China’s plans or programs. A re- must speak out on behalf of those who cannot Instead, we have seen why the protection of cent editorial in The Washington Post reported speak for themselves—men and women who basic liberties should not come second to eco- that World Bank experts estimate that toxic air are being persecuted for their religious or po- nomic growth. The China of today is worse and water in China kill some 710,000 to litical beliefs. Our foreign policy must be a pol- than the China of yesterday, or of last year, or 760,000 Chinese each year. icy that helps promote human rights and free- of the last decade. China is not progressing. During a recent visit to Sudan, Chinese dom. Not a policy that sides with dictators who It is regressing. It is more violent, more re- President Hu Jintao promised to build a new oppress their own citizens. pressive, and more resistant to democratic palace for the Sudanese president, Omar al- Next time you make a purchase, and you values than it was before we opened our ports Bashir, despite Bashir’s role in orchestrating see the words ‘‘Made in China,’’ think of the to freely accept Chinese products. the ongoing genocide in Sudan’s Darfur re- poisoned toothpaste, the contaminated food, And now, in addition to all of the horrible gion. This is in addition to the recent Amnesty the polluted waterways and airspace, the ex- things the Chinese government does to its International report that China is selling weap- ploding tires, malfunctioning fireworks, the own citizens, it does to other countries’ citi- ons to the Sudanese government, which are human rights abuses, and the intimidation of zens as well. It poisons children in Panama, then being used to kill and maim innocent ci- religious leaders. Remember that China poses the Dominican Republic, and Australia, with vilians in Darfur. a threat not only to its own citizens, but to the toothpaste containing an industrial solvent and China bullies neighboring Taiwan, repeat- entire world. prime ingredient in some antifreeze. This edly threatening to launch missiles from the American businesses have an opportunity to toothpaste was marketed under the brand mainland for Taiwan’s refusal to accept Chi- capitalize on China’s failure to protect the name ‘‘Mr. Cool.’’ na’s claims of sovereignty over the democrat- safety of its food exports. American busi- Some 1.5 million wooden toys in the Thom- ically governed territory. nesses should seize this opportunity by reas the Tank Engine line of children’s trains And despite all of these abhorrent acts, claiming their place in the global market. The were recalled after manufacturers discovered China was still awarded the honor of hosting United States government and American con- that the Chinese-made toys were slathered in the 2008 Olympics. The Olympic Games: an sumers must be vigilant about protecting the lead-based paint, a substance that is toxic if event designed to lift up ‘‘the educational values that we hold dear. swallowed. value of good example and respect for uni- f China continues to send American con- versal fundamental ethical principles,’’ accord- sumers adulterated and mislabeled food prod- ing to its own charter. Does China’s behavior IMMIGRATION REFORM ucts, including prunes tinted with chemical sound like a ‘‘good example’’ to the rest of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dyes, dried apples preserved with a cancer- world? Or that it is reflecting ‘‘fundamental eth- ant to the order of the House of Janu- causing chemical, scallops and sardines coat- ical principles’’ that all nations should aspire ary 4, 2007, the gentleman from Florida ed with putrefying bacteria, and mushrooms to? (Mr. STEARNS) is recognized during laced with illegal pesticides. Amnesty International reports that the Chi- morning-hour debate for 5 minutes. Food and Drug Administration inspectors nese government is rounding up people in the Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I am who traveled across the world to investigate streets of Beijing that might ‘‘threaten stability’’ here to discuss why past efforts to stop

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:47 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.003 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7787 illegal immigration into our country a new program would likely be imple- b 1400 have failed. mented and operate in practice. An ill- AFTER RECESS Over the past several decades, immi- defined and poorly constructed tem- gration policy in our country has been porary worker program would make The recess having expired, the House somewhat confused and unfocused to the current problems of immigration was called to order by the Speaker pro the point that there is widespread and policy unfortunately even worse. tempore (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- deepening concern that our current In the mid 1980s, Congress advocated fornia) at 2 p.m. policies regarding immigration are not amnesty for long-settled illegal immi- f working. Poorly designed policies and grants and considered it reasonable to PRAYER weak enforcement of immigration laws adjust the status of what was then a The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. have led to disturbing vulnerabilities relatively small population of illegal in this country to our security, and the Coughlin, offered the following prayer: aliens. In exchange for allowing aliens Lord God of power and might, this millions of illegal immigrants cur- to stay, border security and enforce- rently in our country continue to belit- Nation stands before You with a con- ment of immigration laws would be trite heart, seeking Your holy will. tle the naturalization process. greatly strengthened, in particular From a national security perspective, Bless this House of Representatives through sanctions against employers in their work of fashioning laws that preventing illegal entry and reducing who hired these illegal immigrants. those individuals illegally present in will bind Your people together in social However, the Immigration Reform concord and lasting values. the United States is an imperative. An and Control Act of 1986, did not solve uncontrolled immigration system en- Lord, drive out demons of doubt and our illegal immigration problem. In- despair. Replace manipulation and cyn- courages the circumvention of immi- deed, the lessons of that policy experi- gration laws and is a clear invitation icism with the renewed Spirit of faith ment are clear. From the very start, and freedom, that all citizens of this to those who wish to take advantage of there was widespread document fraud our openness to cause this Nation country may participate actively in by applicants. Unsurprisingly, the working to achieve and maintain the harm. number of people applying for amnesty Congress and the President must common good, always calling upon far exceeded projections, and there take credible steps to reduce illegal Your holy name, now and forever. proved to be a failure of political will immigration. Federal, State and local Amen. in enforcing new laws against employ- law enforcement must be allowed to f ers. enforce existing immigration law. But THE JOURNAL because of the current lack of enforce- Two decades later, the Senate pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ment, the illegal population in the posed another bill specifically designed Chair has examined the Journal of the United States will continue to grow, to allow the overwhelming majority of last day’s proceedings and announces the burden on local communities will illegal immigrants to legally live and to the House her approval thereof. increase, the stresses on civil society work in the United States from day Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- will become greater, and border secu- one and eventually to become perma- nal stands approved. rity will become more expensive while nent residents and then citizens. This remaining just as ineffective. Further- was a form of amnesty and that is why f more, this failure to enforce our immi- it failed. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE gration laws is tremendously unfair to Securing a future where America’s borders are no longer porous, its laws The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the the millions who obeyed the law and gentleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) went through the rewarding process of are respected, and illegal labor is replaced by legal workers and legal im- come forward and lead the House in the obtaining legal citizenship. Pledge of Allegiance. Most individuals and families that migrants is an achievable objective that we can accomplish. More than any Mr. HINOJOSA led the Pledge of Al- immigrate to the United States, legiance as follows: whether legally or illegally, come seek- other nation in history, our country I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ing economic opportunity. We respect and its system of equal justice and economic freedom beckons not only the United States of America, and to the Repub- that. However, unlike previous genera- lic for which it stands, one Nation under tions, a generous welfare, education downtrodden and the persecuted but God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for and health system with generous eligi- also those who seek opportunity and a all. better future for themselves and their bility draws a disproportionate rate of f poor and low-skilled illegal immigrants families. But by allowing millions of il- to the United States. These thousands legal immigrants to remain in the MURDER OF JOURNALISTS of low-skilled immigrants that pour United States without providing any (Mr. POE asked and was given per- into our country illegally each year new significant security guarantees at mission to address the House for 1 drain precious resources from Federal, the border is unacceptable. minute.) State and local governments. We must control our borders first, Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, in the last In my State as in other States, they then enforce the rules and regulations few years, 30 foreign journalists have need temporary workers. I understand at the border with more security bor- been murdered in a country torn by that. A balanced and well-constructed der guards. Only after that is done war. Violence against reporters is so temporary worker program should di- should we look at a policy concerning severe that one American journalist minish the incentives for illegal immi- the illegal immigrants in this country. has recently fled back to the United gration by providing an additional op- That is what the American people States. The would-be assassins have re- tion for legal temporary labor and, in want. portedly even be hired to come to combination with other reforms, re- Secure our borders now, Madam America to track these reporters down. duce over time the current population Speaker. Madam Speaker, I’m not talking of illegal aliens. This would foster bet- about violent Iraq. I am talking about ter national security and serve a grow- f the murder of reporters in Mexico, sec- ing economy. Such a temporary worker ond highest murder rate in the world program would be a valuable compo- RECESS for reporters, next to Iraq. nent of a comprehensive immigration One of the vicious violent drug car- reform proposal. I recognize that. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tels, the Zetas, made up of former Nevertheless, my colleagues, enthu- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mexican military officers, are tar- siasm for such a program in theory declares the House in recess until 2 geting journalists who report on their must be moderated by serious concerns p.m. today. drug activities. Now these dope dealing not only about the failures of such pro- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 44 thugs claim they will just come to the grams in our past attempts and in minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- United States, because of our porous other countries, but also regarding how cess until 2 p.m. borders, and kill these journalists.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:47 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.004 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7788 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 The United States should heed the APPOINTMENT AS INSPECTOR such deposit liability, obligation, certificate, warnings reported by these courageous GENERAL OF THE HOUSE FOR or share is not insured by the Corporation; or journalists, that these drug cartels are THE 110TH CONGRESS ‘‘(ii) the extent to which or the manner in easily criss-crossing the Texas-Mexico which any deposit liability, obligation, cer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tificate, or share is insured by the Federal border and bringing more drug violence ant to clause 6 of rule II, and the order Deposit Insurance Corporation, if such de- to America and Mexico. of the House of January 4, 2007, the posit liability, obligation, certificate, or Homeland Security should seize con- Chair announces the joint appointment share is not insured by the Corporation to trol of our border before the cartels by the Speaker, the majority leader, the extent or in the manner represented. seize the lives of any more journalists. and the minority leader of Mr. James ‘‘(C) AUTHORITY OF FDIC.—The Corporation shall have— And that’s just the way it is. J. Cornell of Springfield, Virginia, to f ‘‘(i) jurisdiction over any person that vio- the position of Inspector General of the lates this paragraph, or aids or abets the vio- NATIONAL GUARD PASSES House for the 110th Congress, effective lation of this paragraph; and RECRUITMENT GOALS January 4, 2007. ‘‘(ii) for purposes of enforcing the require- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina f ments of this paragraph with regard to any person— asked and was given permission to ad- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ‘‘(I) the authority of the Corporation under dress the House for 1 minute and to re- PRO TEMPORE section 10(c) to conduct investigations; and vise and extend his remarks.) ‘‘(II) the enforcement authority of the Cor- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair poration under subsections (b), (c), (d) and (i) Madam Speaker, America’s National of section 8, Guard is taking a crucial role in the will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules as if such person were a state nonmember in- global war on terrorism. They make up sured bank. on which a recorded vote or the yeas a vital part of our deployed forces, ‘‘(D) OTHER ACTIONS PRESERVED.—No provi- serving our country to stop terrorism and nays are ordered, or on which the sion of this paragraph shall be construed as overseas, protecting American fami- vote is objected to under clause 6 of barring any action otherwise available, lies. I am proud the National Guard ex- rule XX. under the laws of the United States or any Record votes on postponed questions State, to any Federal or State law enforce- ceeded its recruitment goals for the will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. ment agency or individual.’’. month of June, which reflects the new greatest generation. f (b) ENFORCEMENT ORDERS.—Section 8(c) of Through the month of May, the Na- FDIC ENFORCEMENT the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. tional Guard has 351,400 troops. Num- 1818(c)) is amended by adding at the end the ENHANCEMENT ACT following new paragraph: bers have not been this high since No- Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I move ‘‘(4) FALSE ADVERTISING OR MISUSE OF vember 2001. As a 31-year veteran of the to suspend the rules and pass the bill NAMES TO INDICATE INSURED STATUS.— Army National Guard, I understand the (H.R. 2547) to amend the Federal De- ‘‘(A) TEMPORARY ORDER.— importance of their mission as ex- posit Insurance Act to prevent mis- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If a notice of charges plained by Captain James Smith. representation about deposit insurance served under subsection (b)(1) of this section I am particularly grateful my former specifies on the basis of particular facts that coverage, and for other purposes, as unit, the 218th Brigade, is serving in any person is engaged in conduct described amended. in section 18(a)(4), the Corporation may issue Afghanistan, where they’re actively The Clerk read the title of the bill. working to train the Afghani police a temporary order requiring— The text of the bill is as follows: ‘‘(I) the immediate cessation of any activ- and army. H.R. 2547 ity or practice described, which gave rise to As the father of four sons in the mili- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the notice of charges; and tary, I am grateful for each and every resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(II) affirmative action to prevent any fur- American who decides to serve. Our all- Congress assembled, ther, or to remedy any existing, violation. volunteer Armed Forces are making SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(ii) EFFECT OF ORDER.—Any temporary the ultimate sacrifice, and today de- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘FDIC En- order issued under this subparagraph shall mocracy is more widespread through- forcement Enhancement Act’’. take effect upon service. ‘‘(B) EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF TEMPORARY out the world than any time in history SEC. 2. ENFORCEMENT AGAINST MISREPRESEN- protecting American families. TATIONS REGARDING FDIC DEPOSIT ORDER.—A temporary order issued under sub- In conclusion, God bless our troops, INSURANCE COVERAGE. paragraph (A) shall remain effective and enforceable, pending the completion of an ad- and we will never forget September the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 18(a) of the Fed- eral Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1828(a)) ministrative proceeding pursuant to sub- 11th. is amended by adding at the end the fol- section (b)(1) in connection with the notice f lowing new paragraph: of charges— ‘‘(i) until such time as the Corporation COMMUNICATION FROM THE ‘‘(4) FALSE ADVERTISING, MISUSE OF FDIC NAMES, AND MISREPRESENTATION TO INDICATE shall dismiss the charges specified in such CLERK OF THE HOUSE INSURED STATUS.— notice; or The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ‘‘(A) PROHIBITION ON FALSE ADVERTISING ‘‘(ii) if a cease-and-desist order is issued fore the House the following commu- AND MISUSE OF FDIC NAMES.—No person may— against such person, until the effective date nication from the Clerk of the House of ‘‘(i) use the terms ‘Federal Deposit’, ‘Fed- of such order. ‘‘(C) CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES.—Violations of Representatives: eral Deposit Insurance’, ‘Federal Deposit In- surance Corporation’, any combination of section 18(a)(4) shall be subject to civil OFFICE OF THE CLERK, such terms, or the abbreviation ‘FDIC’ as money penalties as set forth in subsection (i) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, part of the business name or firm name of in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for each Washington, DC, July 16, 2007. any person, including any corporation, part- day during which the violation occurs or Hon. NANCY PELOSI, nership, business trust, association, or other continues.’’. The Speaker, House of Representatives, business entity; or (c) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- Washington, DC. ‘‘(ii) use such terms or any other sign or DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the MENTS.— symbol as part of an advertisement, solicita- permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II (1) Section 18(a)(3) of the Federal Deposit tion, or other document, of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1828(a)) is amend- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- to represent, suggest or imply that any deed— sage from the Secretary of the Senate on posit liability, obligation, certificate or (A) by striking ‘‘this subsection’’ the first July 16, 2007, at 9:53 am: share is insured or guaranteed by the Fed- place such term appears and inserting ‘‘para- That the Senate passed S. 975. eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, if such graph (1)’’; and Appointments: British-American Inter- deposit liability, obligation, certificate, or (B) by striking ‘‘this subsection’’ the sec- parliamentary Group, National Council of share is not insured or guaranteed by the ond place such term appears and inserting the Arts, Vietnam Education Foundation, Corporation. ‘‘paragraph (2)’’. Senate National Security Working Group. ‘‘(B) PROHIBITION ON MISREPRESENTATIONS (2) The heading for subsection (a) of sec- With best wishes, I am, OF INSURED STATUS.—No person may know- tion 18 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act Sincerely, ingly misrepresent— (12 U.S.C. 1828(a)) is amended by striking LORRAINE C. MILLER, ‘‘(i) that any deposit liability, obligation, ‘‘INSURANCE LOGO.—’’ and inserting ‘‘REP- Clerk of the House. certificate, or share is federally insured, if RESENTATIONS OF DEPOSIT INSURANCE.—’’.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:47 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.059 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7789 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- After the great stock market crash Madam Speaker, I have no further re- ant to the rule, the gentleman from in 1929 and the numerous bank closures quests for time, and I yield back the New Jersey (Mr. SIRES) and the gentle- during the Great Depression, Congress balance of my time. woman from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT) passed, in 1933, the Glass-Steagall Act, Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I have each will control 20 minutes. which created the FDIC. Congress cre- no further requests for time, and I The Chair recognizes the gentleman ated this independent Federal agency yield back the balance of my time. from New Jersey. and charged it with a most important The SPEAKER pro tempore. The GENERAL LEAVE mission: To instill and maintain ‘‘the question is on the motion offered by Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I ask stability and the public’s confidence in the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. unanimous consent that all Members the Nation’s financial system.’’ SIRES) that the House suspend the may have 5 legislative days within For over 70 years, the FDIC has rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2547, as which to revise and extend their re- worked to meet its mission. The amended. marks on this legislation and to insert FDIC’s name, seal, abbreviation, and The question was taken. extraneous material thereon. other indicators are well known, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there they are symbols that the public uses opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being objection to the request of the gen- to identify a financial institution or a in the affirmative, the ayes have it. tleman from New Jersey? product as being legitimate, federally Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, on that There was no objection. insured, sound, and supervised. These I demand the yeas and nays. Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I yield are easily identifiable FDIC symbols The yeas and nays were ordered. myself as much time as I may con- and they can be found in a range of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sume. places, from the bank teller’s window ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the First, I would like to thank Chair- to a financial institution’s Web site. Chair’s prior announcement, further man FRANK for moving this legislation Unfortunately, over the years, crimi- proceedings on this motion will be through the committee and bringing it nals have taken advantage of the postponed. to the floor today. public’s confidence in the FDIC name f I would also like to thank Congress- and used it for malicious purposes. Criminals have fraudulently used the HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL woman BIGGERT for sponsoring this AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 legislation with me. I was happy to FDIC’s name to deceive consumers, have such a strong proponent of con- most often the elderly, into saving or Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I sumer protection join me in intro- investing their money in a criminal’s move to suspend the rules and pass the ducing this bill. illegitimate product offered by a crimi- bill (H.R. 1980) to authorize appropria- We hear all types of stories about nal’s illegitimate financial institution. tions for the Housing Assistance Coun- For example, some of you may have trademarks registered to a specific cil. received or known individuals who company being used inappropriately. In The Clerk read the title of the bill. have received e-mails from these scam some cases, multimillion-dollar law- The text of the bill is as follows: artists. The e-mails, that are actually suits are filed for copyright and patent H.R. 1980 from criminals, claim to be from the infringement. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- FDIC and request that the e-mail re- We have the same thing going on resentatives of the United States of America in cipient provide highly sensitive, on- Congress assembled, with the FDIC. Their trusted logo is line banking information. However, the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. being used to deceive consumers, but e-mails are fraudulent and not from This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Housing As- they have no recourse. the FDIC. sistance Council Authorization Act of 2007’’. H.R. 2547 will allow the FDIC to levy Current law prohibits this criminal SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE cease and desist orders against any per- activity, but H.R. 2547 strengthens the COUNCIL. sons or entity that uses the FDIC’s FDIC’s enforcement powers so that it (a) USE.—The Secretary of Housing and name, logo, abbreviation or any other can take immediate action against Urban Development may provide financial FDIC-recognized indicator fraudulently assistance to the Housing Assistance Council criminals that are fraudulently hiding for use by such Council to develop the ability and without the FDIC’s permission. behind the good name of the FDIC and This legislation will also allow the and capacity of community-based housing to immediately stop such criminal ac- development organizations to undertake FDIC to impose fines of up to $1 mil- tivity so that the consumer’s money community development and affordable lion per day against any person or enti- doesn’t disappear. housing projects and programs in rural ty engaging in falsely representing the The act allows the FDIC to enter areas. Assistance provided by the Secretary FDIC’s backing of a product. cease and desist orders against this under this section may be used by the Hous- This is important consumer protec- conduct and impose fines up to $1 mil- ing Assistance Council for— tion legislation that is necessary to lion per day on any person who falsely (1) technical assistance, training, support, preserve the trusted name of one of the and advice to develop the business and ad- represents the nature of the product of- ministrative capabilities of rural commu- most recognized Federal agencies. In fered or the FDIC’s insurance coverage fact, the FDIC believes this legislation nity-based housing development organiza- available. In addition, the proposed tions; is necessary to help them to continue legislation would clarify the FDIC’s au- (2) loans, grants, or other financial assist- to fight financial scams. thority to seek injunctive relief ance to rural community-based housing de- I ask my colleagues to support H.R. against such person under the rules of velopment organizations to carry out com- 2547. any Federal, State or foreign court of munity development and affordable housing Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- competent jurisdiction. activities for low- and moderate-income fam- ance of my time. The language of this act is similar or ilies; and Mrs. BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, I is identical to the act of 2005, the Fi- (3) such other activities as may be deter- yield myself such time as I may con- mined by the Housing Assistance Council. nancial Service Regulatory Relief, sec- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— sume. tion 615, which the Committee on Fi- There is authorized to be appropriated for fi- Madam Speaker, I would like to, first nancial Services approved by a vote of nancial assistance under this section for the of all, thank the gentleman from New 67–0 in November of 2005. The House has Housing Assistance Council— Jersey (Mr. SIRES) for his work on this approved this bill by a voice vote. (1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and bill, and I urge my colleagues to sup- So I would urge my colleagues to (2) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009, port H.R. 2547, the FDIC Enforcement again support the language and vote 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Enhancement Act. for today’s bill. This bill gives the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- In May I was pleased to join my col- FDIC the ability to help prevent our ant to the rule, the gentleman from league, Congressman SIRES, in intro- constituents from becoming victims of Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) and the gen- ducing this bill which gives the Federal financial scam artists and, like Glass- tleman from New Mexico (Mr. PEARCE) Deposit Insurance Corporation new Steagall, aims to give our constituents each will control 20 minutes. tools to protect our constituents from confidence in the Nation’s financial The Chair recognizes the gentleman financial scam artists. system. from Texas.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:47 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.008 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 b 1415 housing development. Grants, supported by Hawaii: Hawaii Human Dev. Corp., Hono- technical assistance and training have a rip- lulu; Self-Help Housing Corp. of Hawaii, Hon- GENERAL LEAVE ple effect, enabling recipient organizations olulu. Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I to begin to sustain themselves and better Idaho: Community Council of Idaho, ask unanimous consent that all Mem- serve their communities. Caldwell. bers may have 5 legislative days within Research and Information. The HAC Illinois: Franciscan Ministries, Inc., Whea- which to revise and extend their re- website, ruralhome.org, helps to overcome ton; Housing Action Illinois, Chicago; Illi- marks on this legislation and to insert the geographical isolation that impacts nois Migrant Council, Chicago; YouthBuild many rural communities and brings up-to- McLean County, Bloomington. extraneous material thereon. date information and technical resources to Indiana: Community Action of East Cen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there often disconnected rural communities. Tak- tral IN, Richmond; Comm. Action Program objection to the request of the gen- ing Stock and other HAC research provide of Evansville, Evansville; Heart House, Au- tleman from Texas? objective analysis of rural housing and pov- rora. There was no objection. erty conditions that impact more than 55 Iowa: Northeast Iowa CAC, Decorah. Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I million rural residents. Kansas: 21st Century Homestead, With continued congressional support, yield myself such time as I may con- Altamont; Emporia Comm. Hsng Org., HAC can sustain and expand its exceptional (ECHO), Emporia; Interfaith Housing Serv- sume. work in the rural communities you represent ices, Inc., Hutchinson; Mental Health Assoc. I rise today in strong support of H.R. across America. of the Heartland City, Kansas City; NEK– 1980, the Housing Assistance Council Thank you for your consideration. CAP, Hiawatha; New Beginnings, Inc., Authorization Act of 2007. Alabama: Alabama Non Profit Housing Hutchinson; Northwest Kansas Housing, Inc., I introduced H.R. 1980 earlier this Inc., Oneonta; Ecumenical Ministries, Hill City; See-Kan Cooperative Development, Fairhope; Habitat for Humanity Hale Coun- Inc., Sedan. year. It was referred to the Committee ty, Inc., Greensboro; HERO, Greenboro; on Financial Services. Chairwoman Kentucky: Community Housing, Inc., Win- North Glover CDC, Mobile; SE Alabama Self- chester; FAHE, Berea; Frontier Housing, WATERS held a hearing on it in her Help Association, Inc., Tuskegee; Sowing Morehead; Housing Development Alliance, Housing Subcommittee, and the com- Seeds of Hope, Marion. Hazard; Kentucky Housing Corporation, Alaska: Alaska CDC, Palmer; RurAL CAP, mittee reported it favorably to the Frankfort; Kentucky Mnt Hs Dev’ Corpora- floor to the point where we are today. Anchorage. Arizona: Comm. Action Human Resources tion, Manchester; Low Income Hsng Coali- At this point I will enter into the Agency, Eloy; Emanika Associates Archi- tion of E. KY, Prestonsburg; McCreary Cty RECORD a letter from 266 organizations tects, Inc., Florence. Comm. Hsng Dev. Corp., Whitley City; in support of the Housing Assistance Arkansas: CHICOT Housing Assistance Owsley County Action Team, Booneville; Council, also known as HAC. Corp., Lake Village; Crawford-Sebastian Partnership Housing, Inc, Booneville. Louisiana: United for Fair Economy, APRIL 16, 2007. Comm. Dev. Council, Fort Smith; Delta Studies Center, State Univ.; East AR Stra- Mandeville; Greater North Louisiana CDC, Hon. DAVID R. OBEY, Jonesboro; MET—La. Housing, Hammond; Chairman, House Appropriations Committee, tegic Planning Initiative, Brinkley; Eldorado Housing Authority, El Dorado; SACD, Mt. Olive Waterworks District, Grambling; Washington, DC. Project 2000, Inc., Hammond. Hon. JOHN W. OLVER, Arkadelphia; St. Francis County CDC, For- rest City; Universal Housing Development Maine: Bread of Life Ministries, Augusta; Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation, Coastal Enterprises, Inc., Wicasset; Commu- HUD, and Related Agencies, House Appro- Corp., Russellsville. California: Cabrillo Economic Dev. Corp., nity Concepts, South Paris; Rumford Group priations Committee, Washington, DC. Ventura; California Coalition for Rural Homes, Inc., Rumford. Hon. JERRY LEWIS, Housing, Sacramento; California Housing Maryland: Interfaith Housing Alliance, Ranking Member, House Appropriations Com- Partnership Corp, San Francisco; California Inc, Frederick; Southern MD Tri-County mittee, Washington, DC. Human Dev. Corp., W. Sacramento; Center CAC, Inc., Hughesville. Hon. JOE KNOLLENBERG, for Community Advocacy, Salinas; Comm. Massachusetts: Hilltown CDC, Chesterfield; Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Transpor- Hsng. Improvement Program, Chico; RCAP Solutions, Gardner; Rural Develop- tation, HUD, and Related Agencies, House CHISPA, Salinas; Legal Services of Northern ment Incorporated, Turners Falls. Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC. California, Chico; Mercy Housing, W. Sac- Michigan: Bay Area Housing, Inc, Bay DEAR REPRESENTATIVES: We urge you to ramento; Organizacion en California de City; Channel Housing Ministries, Inc., Hart; support congressional funding for the Hous- Lideres Campesinas, Pomona; National G.A. Haan L.P., Harbor Springs; Human De- ing Assistance Council (HAC), a national Housing Law Project, Oakland; Peoples’ velopment Commission, Caro; Jackson Af- nonprofit intermediary organization, which Self-Help Housing Corporation, San Luis fordable Housing Corp., Jackson; Marquette has been committed for more than 35 years Obispo; Rural California Housing Corpora- County Habitat for Humanity, Marquette; to supporting the development of affordable tion, W. Sacramento; Rural Community As- NW Michigan Human Services Agency, Tra- housing in the nation’s most rural and un- sistance Corp., W. Sacramento; Self Help En- verse; Northern Homes CDC, Boyne City; derserved places. HAC has an excellent terprises Inc., Visalia; Self-Help Home Im- Saginaw County CAC, Saginaw; Washtenaw record as a lender, capacity builder, and in- provement Project, Redding; Torres Mar- Affordable Housing Corp., Ann Arbor. formation provider and should be included in tinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Nation, Ther- Minnesota: American Indians in Unity, the 2008 Department of Housing and Urban mal. Saint Paul; Becker County Housing, Fergus Development appropriation. Colorado: Century 21 Real Estate, Pagosa Falls; Grand Portage Indian Housing Author- We, the undersigned 266 organizations, rep- Springs; Colorado Housing, Inc., Pagosa ity, Grand Portage; Minnesota Housing Part- resent vibrant, rural communities across Springs; Grand County Housing Authority, nership, Saint Paul. America. Our efforts to build and sustain af- Fraser; Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, Mississippi: African American Cultural So- fordable housing for low-income rural resi- Denver; Habitat for Humanity of Montrose ciety, Starkville; Central Mississippi, Inc. dents are often complicated by funding cuts Cty, Montrose; Housing Justice, Denver; (CMI), Winona; Christian Housing Dev. Org., and capacity challenges. Throughout, HAC Housing Resources of Western Colorado, Inc., Columbus; City of Picayune, Picayune; has been a staunch advocate, a lender, a Grand Junction. Delta Foundation, Inc., Greenville; Esther source of information and technical advice, Delaware: Delmarva Rural Ministries, Inc., Stewart Buford Foundation, Yazoo City; and a friend to rural housing providers. At Dover; NCALL Research Inc, Dover. Southwest Mississippi Opportunity, Inc., times, when others have ignored rural Amer- Florida: Coalition of Florida Farmworker McComb; West Holmes Community Dev. ica’s needs, HAC has stood firm and kept Orgs., Florida City; Florida Home Partner- Org., Tchula. rural issues at the forefront of the national ship, Inc., Ruskin; Florida Low Income Hous- Missouri: Economic Security Corp. of SW discourse. ing Associates, Inverness; Florida Non-Profit Area, Joplin; Green Hills Community Action Congressional funding allows HAC to sup- Housing, Inc., Sebring; Homes in Partner- Agency, Trenton; Missouri Valley CAA, Mar- port rural communities and provide: ship, Inc., Apopka; Indiantown Non-Profit shall. Lending. HAC has loaned more than $217 Housing, Indiantown; Rural Neighborhoods, Montana: Midwest Assistance Program, million dollars to 1,875 organizations to de- Homestead. Lewistown; N. Cheyenne Housing Improve- velop 56,000 units of affordable housing. Georgia: East Athens Development Corp, ment Prog., Lame Deer; Neighborhood Hous- These loans have helped thousands of fami- Athens; GA State Trade Assn. of Nonprofit ing Services, Great Falls. lies own or rent affordable, decent homes in Developers, Atlanta; Home Development Re- Nevada: Rural Community Assistance 49 states and the Virgin Islands and Puerto sources, Inc., Gainesville; Hsng and Econ. Corp., Dayton. Rico. Leadership Partners, Inc., Athens; Ropheka New Hampshire: Laconia Area Community Capacity Building Grants, Technical As- Rock of the Word, Inc., Atlanta; Sams Me- Land Trust, Laconia; NeighborWorks Great- sistance, and Training. HAC has raised and morial Community Econ. Dev., Darien; Sem- er Manchester, Manchester. distributed more than $5 million in capacity inole County Training School CDC, New Jersey: Crusaders CDC, Bridgeton; building grants to nurture over 300 local non- Donalsonville; Southwest Georgia HDC, Mendham Area Senior Housing Corp., profit organizations engaged in affordable Cuthbert; Washington Clay CDC, Atlanta. Mendham.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:47 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.011 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7791 New Mexico: Centro Fuerza Y Unidad, Mes- cation and Training, Inc., Austin; Also, this bill will provide the Housing quite; City of Lordsburg, Lordsburg; Eastern Organizacion Progresiva de San Elizario, San Assistance Council with funds to use to Plains Housing Dev. Corp., Clovis; Greater Elizario; Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project, make loans, grants, or provide other fi- Hidalgo Area Chamber of Comm., Lordsburg; El Paso; Proyecto Azteca, San Juan; Self- nancial assistance for community- Habitat for Humanity—Gila Region, Silver Help Housing of East Texas, Newton; South City; HELP-New Mexico, Inc, Albuquerque; Texas Civil Rights Project, San Juan; Texas based housing development organiza- Hsng Authority of the City of Las Cruces, C-BAR, Austin; Urban County Program, Col- tions, which will help them develop af- Las Cruces; Navajo Partnership for Housing, lege Station; Walker-Montgomery CHDO, fordable housing options for low- and Inc., Gallup; Santo Domingo Tribe, Santo New Waverly. moderate-income families throughout Domingo, Pueblo; Siete del Norte, Embudo; Utah: Mountain Lands Comm. Housing rural America. SW Neighborhood Housing Services, Albu- Trust, Park City; Neighborhood Nonprofit HAC will use some of these funds re- querque; Supportive Housing Coalition of Housing Corp., Logan; Rural Housing Dev. ceived as a result of this authorizing NM, Albuquerque; Tierra del Sol Housing Corp. of Utah County, Provo. language and the appropriations proc- Corporation, San Miguel. Vermont: Brattleboro Area Comm. Land New York: ADD Community Services Pro- Trust, Battleboro; Lamoille Housing Part- ess for below-market lending to local grams, Inc., Wappingers Falls; Bishop Sheen nership, Inc., Morrisville; RNA Community community and faith-based home Ecumenical Hsng Fdn, Inc., Rochester; Cuba Builders, Rutland; Vermont Affordable Hous- builders with an emphasis on first-time CDC, Cuba; Hudson Valley Housing Develop- ing Coalition, Burlington; Vermont Housing low-income homeownership, particu- ment Finance Corp., Wappingers Falls; NYS & Conservation Board, Montpelier. larly for minorities. When repaid, HAC Rural Advocates, Blue Mntn Lake; NYS Virginia: Bay Aging, Urbanna; Blue Ridge will lend the funds again to new bor- Rural Housing Coalition, Albany; Rural De- Housing Development Corp., Roanoke; Com- rowers. The new capital will be used velopment Leadership Network, Prince St. munity Housing Partners Corp., throughout rural America, including in Stn; Rural Opportunities, Inc., Rochester. Christiansburg; HOPE Community Services, North Carolina: Design Corps, Raleigh; Farmville; Mountain Shelter, Wytheville; five very high need areas: Appalachia, Habitat for Humanity of Moore County, Ab- Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., Indian Neck; the Lower Mississippi Delta and South- erdeen; Herrington Village, Ltd., Elizabeth Southeast RCAP, Roanoke; Trailview Devel- east, the Southwest border region, Na- City; Hinton Rural Life Center, Hayesville; opment, Abingdon; Volunteers of America, tive American areas, and migrant farm Housing Assistance Corporation, Henderson- Alexandria. worker regions throughout the coun- ville; Inez Community Development Co., Washington: Diocese of Yakima Housing, try. These are areas where property Greensboro; Lincoln Apartments, Inc., Dur- Yakima; Homes for Islanders, Friday Harbor; rates and housing need are very high, ham; Moore County Habitat for Humanity, Kitsap County Consolidated Hsng Auth., development capacity is very low, and Aberdeen; Mount Sinai Homes, Fayetteville; Silverdale; Office of Rural and Farmworker Mountain Projects Inc., Waynesville; North Housing, Yakima; Okanogan County CAC, conventional financing tools do not al- Carolina Housing Coalition, Raleigh; Panola Okanogan; Shelter Resources, Inc., Bellevue; ways work. Heights Housing Dev. Corp., Tarboro; WA State Farmworker Housing Trust, Bel- The Housing Assistance Council has Princeville Housing Development Corp., lingham; WA State Housing Finance Com- extensive experience and is uniquely Princeville; Robeson County CDC, Rowland; mission, Seattle, Whatcom Skagit Housing, qualified to carry out this work. HAC’s Southern Real Estate Mgmt & Cons., Dur- Bellingham. 35-year-old nonprofit loan fund, where ham; Telamon Corporation, Rowland, Row- West Virginia: Comm. Homebuyer Invest- this new capital would be used, has land. ment Program, Wheeling; Harts Community North Dakota: Southeastern North Dakota lent over $220 million during their ex- Development Inc., Harts; Housing Authority istence to nearly 1,900 organizations to CAA, Fargo; Spirit Lake CDC, Saint Mi- of Mingo County, Williamson; Stop Abusive chael; Standing Rock Housing Authority, Family Environments, Welch; Telamon Cor- develop almost 60,000 homes, and the Fort Yates. poration, Martinsburg; Woodlands Develop- fund has a loss rate of less than 1 per- Ohio: Adams Brown Counties. Econ. Op. ment Group, Elkins. cent. Madam Speaker, these loans have Inc., Winchester; COHHIO, Columbus; Habi- Wisconsin: America’s Dream, Inc., Sey- helped thousands of families own or tat for Humanity of Morrow Cty, Mt. Gilead; mour; Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups, rent affordable, decent homes in 49 Rural Appalachian Housing Dev., Glouster. Madison; Southeast Wisconsin Housing Cor- States and the Virgin Islands and Puer- Oklahoma: Latimer County Housing Au- poration, Burlington; UMOS, Milwaukee. thority, Stigler; Native American Housing to Rico, and has helped Proyecto Wyoming: Habitat for Humanity of the Azteca in my congressional district. It Services, Inc., McLoud; Tri-County Indian Greater Teton Area, Jackson. Nations CDC, Ada. is important to note that HAC is the Oregon: CASA of Oregon, Newberg; Junc- Madam Speaker, I want to take this only national assistance organization tion City/Harrisburg/Monroe Habitat for Hu- opportunity to thank my good friend devoted solely to rural housing and manity, Junction City; LeBanon Area Habi- Congresswoman WATERS for working community development. tat for Humanity, Lebanon; Rural Collabo- closely with me as she helped navigate Madam Speaker, 20 percent of our rative, Portland; Umpqua CDC, Roseburg. this important rural housing legisla- Nation’s population lives in rural com- Pennsylvania: Alliance for Better Housing, tion to this floor. I also want to recog- Kennett Square; Columbia County Housing munities; yet far too many of these Corporation, Bloomsburg; Housing Alliance nize the important role her staff played families live in conditions that are of Pennsylvania, Glenside; Livable Hsng & in bringing this bill to the floor today. poor, inadequate, or run-down. This Comm. Dev. Software, York; Sisters of St. I commend Mikael Moore and Nat bill will go a long way towards improv- Francis, Aston; Threshold Housing Develop- Thomas with Chairwoman WATERS, as ing the overall quality of life of rural ment, Inc., Uniontown; Trehab, Montrose. well as Jeff Riley with Congressman Americans by providing them with the South Carolina: Allendale County ALIVE, FRANK for their time and efforts and resources they need to improve the Allendale; CDC of Marlboro County, patience and understanding while Bennettsville; Lowcountry Hsng and Econ. quality of housing in rural America. Dev. Fdn, Charleston; United Methodist Re- working on this important legislation. In conclusion, I want to thank again lief Center, Mt. Pleasant. I also want to acknowledge the good Congresswoman MAXINE WATERS and South Dakota: Inter-Lakes Comm. Action work of Jaime Lizarraga. Chairman BARNEY FRANK for their sup- Partnership, Watertown; Oti Kaga, Inc., In my capacity as chairman of the port for this important legislation and Eagle Butte. Congressional Rural Housing Caucus, I for bringing this bill to the floor for a Tennessee: Affordable Housing Resources, introduced H.R. 1980, the Housing As- vote today. Nashville; Buffalo Valley, Inc, Hohenwald; sistance Council Authorization Act of Carey Counseling Center, Paris; Crossville Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Housing Authority, Crossville; Eastern Eight 2007, that supports rural communities’ ance of my time. CDC, Johnson City; Foothills CDC, Alcoa; efforts to provide quality and afford- Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I Hawkins Habitat for Humanity, Rogersville; able housing. It authorizes the Depart- yield myself such time as I may con- Joshua & Nehemiah Comm. Ministry, Jack- ment of Housing and Urban Develop- sume. son; Riverview Kansas CDC, Memphis. ment to provide the Housing Assist- I rise today to support H.R. 1980, the Texas: Action Gypsum, LP, Houston; Ami- ance Council, known as HAC, with Housing Assistance Council Authoriza- gos del Valle, Mission; Association of Rural funds for technical assistance, for tion Act of 2007, and would like to com- Comm. in Texas, Austin; Comm. Council of training, as well as support and advice. pliment the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Southwest Texas, Uvalde; CDC of South Texas, Inc., McAllen; Futuro Communities, These types of assistance will help de- HINOJOSA) for his work on this and also Uvalde; Housing Plus, Inc., Harlingen; Lower velop the business and administrative Chairwoman WATERS for bringing this Valley Housing Corp., Fabens; McAllen Af- capacities of rural community-based important initiative for rural commu- fordable Homes, McAllen; Motivation, Edu- housing development organizations. nities to the floor today.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:27 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.009 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7792 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 This legislation recognizes the work finding a decent place to live for people 2008 and $15 million in Fiscal Years 2009– of the Housing Assistance Council in who live in rural areas is a powerful 2014. HAC, a nonprofit corporation, is the only providing housing opportunities for challenge. People who live in rural national intermediary focused solely on the low-income families in rural commu- areas are farther from basic services. tremendous affordable housing needs of rural nities, and most of the Second District They are less likely to take advantage areas and small towns. is rural communities in New Mexico. of them. HAC assists in the development of both sin- There are many others across this There is a desperate need in parts of gle-family homes and multi-family housing, country, but we feel the direct impact our country, including my own State. and promotes homeownership for working low- in New Mexico. And as the people’s House, we have a income rural families. HAC maintains a special Although HAC has received funding moral imperative to help children and focus on high-need groups and regions: Indian through HUD appropriations since the parents trapped in destitution. country, the Mississippi Delta, farm workers, early 1980s, the program has never been H.R. 1980 and H.R. 1982, which will the Southwest border colonias, and Appa- authorized. This bill would formally come to the floor later, are compas- lachia. In just the past 8 years, HAC has pro- authorize assistance councils, which is sionate, responsible bills which encour- vided over $105 million in aid to hundreds of important to ensure the continued suc- age the development of low- and mod- organizations in 160 Congressional districts. cess of the program and long-term goal erate-income housing in our most Since inception in 1971, HAC has helped build of aiding individuals in low-income stricken areas. There is no doubt, be- 60,000 affordable homes in 49 states and 2 housing. cause I have seen it with my own eyes territories. The Housing Assistance Council is on numerous occasions at home, that a The funds authorized by H.R. 1980 will unique in nature and the only non- clean, safe place to live is often the allow HAC to continue successfully assisting a profit designed to help improve rural first step on the road to self-suffi- national network of rural nonprofit, public and housing. HAC should be particularly ciency. We are not talking about hand- for profit builders. Specifically, HAC could con- praised for its work on self-help hous- outs. Encouraging economic develop- tinue providing grants, loans, technical assisting initiatives, which promote personal ment in poor areas helps creates jobs ance, training, and other support to build the stability and financial responsibility and a solid tax base, which build to- capacity of rural community-based housing de- for low-income housing. ward self-sustaining prosperity. velopment organizations to create and sustain Madam Speaker, H.R. 1980 and its Again I want to thank my colleagues safe affordable housing. The bill also enables companion 1982 are wise, compas- for acknowledging the Housing Assist- HAC to offer vital help to specific housing sionate investments in our country’s ance Council’s important contribution projects and initiatives these groups under- future. I urge my colleagues to support to affordable housing for rural commu- take. nities, and I urge my colleagues to sup- their passage. I appreciate the opportunity to speak I am especially pleased that this funding will port this legislation. on this important bill. enable HAC to bring its expertise to bear on Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I have the problem of rural homelessness. While my ance of my time. no further requests for time, and I District does not encompass rural areas, it Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. does have as many as 10,000 persons on any want to yield 5 minutes to my good Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I given night. And though it may not seem so at friend the gentleman from New Hamp- yield myself such time as I may con- first blush, homelessness in central Los Ange- shire, Congressman PAUL HODES, who sume. les is related to rural homelessness. has already made a mark in Congress This legislation is very important to Specifically, in the absence of an ade- during his first year in office. many parts of Texas. As you know, quately resourced network of housing and Mr. HODES. I thank the gentleman when they redrew the lines of the Con- service providers in their home communities, for yielding. gressmen in Texas, I was given a 375- poor rural folks who fall into homelessness Madam Speaker, I rise today in mile-long geographic area that had 90 often leave their family and social networks strong support of H.R. 1980. communities. The greatest majority, 90 and move to larger urban areas in the hope of Rural poverty is a particularly harsh percent, were small rural communities finding jobs, housing, and social services. brand of indigence. It tends to be more who were asking when is Congress While migrating from the countryside to the extreme than urban poverty, and be- going to recognize the great need that city, and vice versa, is an important and time- cause it develops in areas far from tele- we have for housing assistance? honored American tradition, these vulnerable vision cameras and daily newspapers, And I want to give you just one ex- households—often with few skills and suffering to most people in this country, rural ample of the route that I mentioned, from disabilities or chronic health problems— poverty is faceless. But its presence Proyecto Azteca, which is one where too often experience homelessness again in and its consequences are very real, and people build their own homes. They the destination city. There, they enter public they present formidable challenges to provide the labor to build those homes and private systems of care already stressed both our country and our conscience. with the supervision of some profes- to the breaking point—as tragically exemplified In my own home State of New Hamp- sional supervisors in construction of by a recent ‘‘60 Minutes’’ story on so-called shire, we have largely a rural State. residential homes. The only assistance ‘‘hospital patient-dumping’’ in Los Angeles. Our cities by some measures are hardly that we give them is the purchasing of H.R. 1980 will enable HAC to help interrupt cities. They are large towns. And while the materials, the building materials, this tragic cycle, by building the capacity of we are known for the beauty of our which amounts to about $30,000. And I their network of housing developers and social mountains and our lakes and our tour- wish you could see these homes. I wish service providers to care for the homeless and ist economy as well as our high tech you could see the fine work that is at-risk in their own hometowns—where they economy, there are pockets of intran- done in these three-bedroom, one-bath are most likely to escape homelessness and sigent rural poverty throughout our homes that many have been built in re-enter the economic mainstream. State. In the far north the rate of pov- our area with this type of assistance. Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I erty is much higher than it is in most So I give this example because there have no further requests for time, and other places in the State, and generally are many serving in Congress who have I yield back the balance of my time. the poverty rate in rural areas of the never visited colonias like those that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The country is 14.6 percent, which tops that are in some parts of the southwestern question is on the motion offered by of most urban areas. part of the United States. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. People who are living in rural pov- So I say that this type of legislation HINOJOSA) that the House suspend the erty face numerous challenges. Inac- is something that is going to go a long rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1980. cessibility of housing with high rents. ways in helping provide many, many The question was taken. In New Hampshire the average price for more affordable homes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the an apartment for a family of four is Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I rise in opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being now $1,000, and this is at a time when strong support of H.R. 1980, the Housing As- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. folks who are living in rural areas are sistance Council Authorization Act of 2007. Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, on facing a softer economy and gas prices This bill authorizes $10 million for the Hous- that I demand the yeas and nays. which are rising, and the challenge of ing Assistance Council, HAC, in Fiscal Year The yeas and nays were ordered.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.012 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7793 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on Financial Services. Chairwoman loans made to finance affordable multifamily ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the MAXINE WATERS held a hearing on it in rental housing units for very low-, low-, and Chair’s prior announcement, further her Housing Subcommittee, and the moderate-income families, elderly persons, proceedings on this motion will be committee reported it favorably to the and persons with disabilities. Since its incep- postponed. floor to the point where we are today. tion in 1962, the Section 515 program has pro- At this point, I would submit for the vided more than half a million decent rental f homes affordable for the lowest income rural b 1430 RECORD a statement of the National residents. We urge Congress to restore con- Association of Realtors in support of struction funding for the Section 515 pro- RURAL HOUSING AND ECONOMIC the Rural Housing and Economic De- DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT gram eliminated in the President’s FY2008 velopment Improvement Act. budget so as to enable low-income rural fam- ACT OF 2007 STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ilies to find decent, safe, and affordable Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I REALTORS TO THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERV- housing. move to suspend the rules and pass the ICES COMMITTEE, SUBCOMMITTEE ON HOUS- We also strongly oppose the proposed in- bill (H.R. 1982) to authorize appropria- ING AND COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY HEARING crease in the guarantee fee on 502 loans. In- tions for the rural housing and eco- RURAL HOUSING PROGRAMS: REVIEW FISCAL creasing the fee will mean that rural low- nomic development program of the De- YEAR 2008 BUDGET AND PENDING RURAL HOUS- and moderate-income families will have to partment of Housing and Urban Devel- ING LEGISLATION—MAY 9, 2007 pay more for the opportunity to become opment, as amended. Nearly 20% of the U.S. population live in homeowners. This may cause some families The Clerk read the title of the bill. non-metropolitan areas. Housing conditions to become ineligible for a mortgage. The text of the bill is as follows: in rural areas are generally worse than in urban or suburban neighborhoods. Federal Pending rural housing legislation H.R. 1982 rural housing programs are instrumental in The National Association of REALTORS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- providing affordable housing opportunities resentatives of the United States of America in also supports H.R. 1982, the ‘‘Rural Housing to low- and moderate income rural renters and Economic Development Improvement Congress assembled, and homebuyers. The National Association Act of 2007’’, introduced by Rep. Hinojosa (D– SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. of REALTORS strongly supports federal TX). This bill would authorize the Rural This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Rural Housing housing programs that target rural commu- Housing and Economic Development pro- and Economic Development Improvement Act of nities and provide sufficient federal assist- gram at HUD that provides assistance to 2007’’. ance needed to meet the housing needs of SEC. 2. RURAL HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVEL- rural communities. states and localities for housing and eco- OPMENT ASSISTANCE. Many of our rural citizens face a serious nomic development activities in rural com- (a) USE.—The Secretary of Housing and housing crisis. Nearly all of the counties munities. The program provides limited Urban Development may carry out a program, with the highest poverty rates in America funding on a competitive basis to commu- through the Office of Rural Housing and Eco- are rural. As a result, access to an adequate nity groups including local rural non-profits, nomic Development, to provide assistance to In- supply of safe, affordable rental units, mort- community development corporations, hous- dian tribes, State housing finance agencies, gage financing and housing assistance is es- ing finance agencies (HFAs), and economic State community or economic development agen- pecially important in these areas. Approxi- development agencies. The funding may be cies, local nonprofit organizations and commu- mately 1.9 million rural renters have housing used for capacity building and similar sup- nity development corporations in rural areas to problems; the majority of these renters are port for housing and economic development support innovative housing and economic devel- spending more than 30% of their incomes for projects in areas with a population of less opment activities in rural areas. housing. These areas also generally have than 20,000. This program has been operating (b) REQUIREMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY AC- fewer mortgage lenders competing in the successfully at HUD but has not been author- COUNT NUMBER FOR ASSISTANCE.—As a condi- marketplace, a factor that raises the cost of ized. HR 1982 would simply authorize the pro- tion of initial or continuing assistance under home mortgages. gram and deserves Congressional support. any housing or economic development activity FY2008 budget proposals that is provided assistance with amounts made Conclusion available under this section, the Secretary of The President’s FY2008 budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural In closing, the National Association of RE- Housing and Urban Development shall require  that each member of a family so assisted (or of Housing Service (RHS) reflects a preference ALTORS appreciates this opportunity to a family applying for such assistance) who is 18 for loan guarantees and vouchers to provide comment on the needs for rural housing. We years of age or older or is the spouse of the head low income rental housing. The President’s thank the Subcommittee for its attention to of household of such family, shall have a valid budget proposal eliminates funding for the rural housing, and we urge your strong sup- social security number. Section 502 single family direct loan pro- port of our policy and funding recommenda- (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— gram, while increasing funding for the Sec- tions to improve rural housing opportuni- There is authorized to be appropriated to the tion 502 single family guaranteed loan pro- ties. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development gram by 32%. Similarly, the proposal would for assistance under this section— eliminate funding for the Section 515 multi- Madam Speaker, 20 percent of our (1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and family direct loan program (which provides Nation’s population lives in rural com- (2) $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009, loans to developers of affordable rental hous- munities, yet far too many of these 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. ing), while doubling funding for the Section families live in conditions that are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 538 multifamily guaranteed program. Lastly, poor, inadequate or run down. To ad- ant to the rule, the gentleman from the budget proposes to increase from 2 to 3 percent, the guarantee fee on new 502 loans. dress these horrendous conditions, I co- Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) and the gen- While NAR’s members understand and sup- founded and currently chair the Con- tleman from New Mexico (Mr. PEARCE) port programs like loan guarantees that le- gressional Rural Housing Caucus. The each will control 20 minutes. verage available funds, we also believe that goal of the caucus is to improve the The Chair recognizes the gentleman direct loan programs are also very impor- availability, affordability and quality from Texas. tant. In many rural communities, the Sec- of housing in rural America. GENERAL LEAVE tion 502 direct loan program is the only Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I housing assistance available. Section 502 H.R. 1982 provides $30 million for the ask unanimous consent that all Mem- homeownership direct loan program loans Rural Housing and Economic Develop- are used primarily to help low income house- bers may have 5 legislative days within ment, known as the RHED, program re- holds purchase homes. They can be used to spectively for fiscal year 2008, and $40 which to revise and extend their re- build, repair, renovate, or relocate homes, marks on this legislation, and to insert and to purchase and prepare sites, including million for fiscal years 2008 throughout extraneous material thereon. providing water and sewage facilities. These the year 2013. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there loans may also be used to refinance debts I believe this legislation will go a objection to the request of the gen- when necessary to avoid foreclosure or when long way towards accomplishing the tleman from Texas? required to make necessary house repairs af- goals of the Congressional Rural Hous- fordable. We strongly support the avail- There was no objection. ing Caucus. Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I ability of sufficient federal assistance to en- yield myself such time as I may con- sure the Section 502 direct loan program re- The Rural Housing and Economic De- sume. sponsibly addresses the housing needs of low velopment program provides for capac- and moderate income rural families. ity building at the State and at the I rise today in strong support of H.R. Rental housing is also a critical need in 1982, the Rural Housing and Economic rural communities. Approximately 7.8 mil- local level for rural housing and eco- Development Improvement Act of 2007. lion people in non-metropolitan areas in the nomic development, and to support in- I introduced H.R. 1982 earlier this U.S. are poor. Section 515 Rural Rental Hous- novative housing and economic devel- year. It was referred to the Committee ing Loans are direct, competitive mortgage opment activities in rural areas.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:27 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.014 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7794 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 Funds made available under this pro- The Second District of New Mexico, in rural America, so too are household in- gram are awarded competitively on an which I represent, is one of America’s comes. As a result, rural America faces a annual basis through a selection proc- most rural districts, and it is critical growing affordability concern, particularly ess conducted by HUD. This program is that Congress provide our rural citi- among renters. According to the 2005 Amer- established to assist nonprofit organi- zens with the proper access to safe, af- ican Housing Survey, nearly 3.6 million rural zations in rural communities across fordable housing. For example, in the households are cost burdened, paying more America. Eligible applicants are local town of Columbus, New Mexico, near than 30 percent of their monthly income for rural nonprofits as well as community the Mexican border, there are citizens housing costs. The Department of Housing development corporations, federally who have no running water in their and Urban Development’s biennial ‘‘worst recognized Indian tribes, State housing homes. They must bring a pail to the case housing needs’’ survey reveals that, in finance agencies, and State community center of town in order to get water for 2005, nearly 1 million rural households paid and/or economic development agencies. their families. Many times these indi- more than half their incomes in housing costs Support for innovative housing and viduals are overlooked because of geog- and/or lived in substandard housing—a dra- economic development activities is in- raphy, and we must protect their matic 51 percent increase since 2003. tended for, but not limited to, other rights. RHED funding is prudently allocated—based costs for innovative housing and eco- I would like to thank Congressman on community need measured by poverty and nomic development activities. HINOJOSA for recognizing the need for unemployment rates, as well as by other indi- Possible activities include the fol- safe housing in rural communities like cators including rates of substandard housing lowing: Preparation of plans; architec- those in southern New Mexico. The and percentage of households facing afford- tural drawings; acquisitions of land need for this kind of program is great ability problems. and buildings; demolition; provision of in the Second District, and I am grate- infrastructure; purchase of materials The RHED program also emphasizes spe- ful to assist in seeing that Congress is cific high needs regions and populations. Over and construction costs; use of local coming to the aid of the neediest fami- labor markets; job training and coun- 60 percent of the organizations that have re- lies in rural areas. I urge my colleagues ceived RHED funds over the program’s history seling for beneficiaries; and financial to support this legislation. services such as revolving loan funds serve high needs regions, which include Appa- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- lachia, the Mississippi Delta, the Border and IDAs, which are the individual de- ance of my time. velopment accounts. Colonias, Native American lands, and farm- Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, at workers. Other possible activities include this time, I wish to yield 5 minutes to The RHED program also targets smallest, home ownership and financial coun- my good friend, the gentleman from seling, the latter of which is important most isolated rural communities, giving extra New Hampshire, Congressman PAUL to me in my role as the cofounder and weight to applications proposing to serve HODES. cochair of the Financial and Economic areas with populations of 2,500 or less. Be- Congressman HODES has helped focus cause of this targeting, the Housing Assist- Literacy Caucus with my friend Con- Congress’ attention on rural housing ance Council estimates that almost one-third gresswoman BIGGERT. issues and environmentally green, sus- The RHED program also allows for of RHED grants have been allocated to orga- tainable building practices. And he has application of innovative construction nizations serving the most remote rural coun- earned the respect of those of us on methods, provision of financial assist- ties. ance to homeowners, businesses and de- that committee. Mr. HODES. I thank the gentleman RHED is an especially important housing re- velopers, and the establishment of for yielding on this important bill. source for rural America because of its exclu- CDFIs, lines of credit, revolving loan Madam Speaker, I had the privilege sive focus on rural communities—a unique funds, microenterprises, and something to speak briefly on H.R. 1980. In many niche among HUD programs, and one that that is much needed in my own dis- ways, H.R. 1982 is a companion meas- helps redress the challenges rural commu- trict, small business incubators. ure. nities face in obtaining funding in many other The Rural Housing and Economic De- federal housing programs. For example, only velopment Enhancement Act of 2007 This important act authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- 12 percent of section 8 funds go to non-metro- will help the RHED program provide politan areas and the HOME program has no additional funding needed to increase opment, through the Office of Rural Housing and Economic Development, set-aide for rural communities, with the result and improve capacity, building at the that they receive a disproportionately small State and local level for rural housing to implement important assistance programs to support innovative hous- portion of formula grants. Less than 7 percent and economic development. of FHA assistance goes to non-metropolitan I urge my colleagues to vote for the ing and economic development activi- areas. On a per-capita basis, rural counties bill. ties in rural areas. Both in my State of Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- New Hampshire and in States around fare worse with FHA, getting only $25 per cap- ance of my time. the country, this important act will ita versus $264 per capita in metro areas. Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I rise provide much needed assistance. Only about 10 percent of Veterans Affairs today in support of H.R. 1982, the Rural I rise in strong support of this act. I housing programs reach non-metropolitan Housing and Economic Development urge my colleagues to unanimously ap- areas and per capita spending in rural coun- Improvement Act of 2007. RHED is de- prove of this measure. ties is only one-third that of metropolitan signed to provide grants to Indian Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I rise in areas. tribes, State housing finance agencies, strong support of H.R. 1982, the Rural Hous- RHED fills such critical gaps left by other State community or economic developing and Economic Development Improvement Federal housing and community development ment agencies, local nonprofit organi- Act of 2007. This bill authorizes $30 million for programs. Its flexible design supports com- zations and community development the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban prehensive community development efforts corporations. Development’s, HUD, Rural Housing and Eco- that address the interconnected housing and H.R. 1982 was introduced in response nomic Development, RHED, program in FY economic development needs of rural commu- to the administration’s budget pro- 2008 and $40 million for Fiscal Years 2009– nities. This targeted resource has enabled posals for the fiscal year 2008, which 2013. rural community organizations across the zeros out the RHED program by con- Although Congress has funded RHED since country to design and implement innovative solidating it into the Community De- 1999, this bill finally gives the program formal programs and stabilize their communities. The velopment Block Grant program, authorization. Such authorization is long over- ongoing need for the RHED programs is clear CDBG. due, as this competitive grant program has and I encourage my colleagues to vote for This shows a continuing promise by long-since proven its worthiness. According to H.R. 1982, the Rural Housing and Economic the administration to more effectively the Office of Management and Budget, RHED Development Improvement Act of 2007. manage its grant programs. However, grants have created more than 9,100 jobs and Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, I would preserving the one remaining outreach more than 112,000 housing units. like to thank Chairman FRANK and my friend in HUD to rural communities is crit- RHED grants are desperately needed to ad- Congressman HINOJOSA for bringing forth this ical in helping our most impoverished dress the growing affordable housing crisis in important legislation and making it a priority citizens. rural America. While housing costs are lower for the American people.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.017 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7795 I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1982, The Clerk read the title of the resolu- may have 5 legislative days within the Rural Housing and Economic Develop- tion. which to revise and extend their re- ment Improvement Act of 2007, a bill that The text of the resolution is as fol- marks on this legislation and to insert would implement an assistance program to lows: extraneous material thereon. support economic and housing development in H. RES. 408 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there rural areas. This act would provide assistance Whereas in 1977 the Cathedral Church of objection to the request of the gen- to Indian tribes, State housing finance agen- St. Paul, the Cathedral of the Episcopal Dio- tleman from New Hampshire? cies, State community or development agen- cese of Vermont, recognized the need to pro- There was no objection. cies, local nonprofit organizations and commu- vide safe and affordable housing for its low- Mr. HODES. Madam Speaker, I yield income seniors, organized the Cathedral myself so much time as I may con- nity development corporations. Square Corporation, and began construction According to the Texas Low Income Hous- sume. of a single project; I rise today in support of House Reso- ing Information Service, in Texas alone, more Whereas since that small beginning Cathe- lution 408. This resolution recognizes than one million people have lived in public dral Square Corporation has grown into one and honors the Cathedral Square Cor- housing over the past 60 years. In Texas and of the largest and most innovative nonprofit poration on its 30th anniversary in throughout the country, the majority of families housing developers in Vermont; September of this year. living in public housing have very low income Whereas the work of Cathedral Square Cor- poration has been groundbreaking, both lit- The Cathedral Square Corporation is and have no alternative to public housing. erally and figuratively; based in Burlington, Vermont, in the My Congressional District is very rural, and Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation has district of my esteemed colleague, housing in these very low-income communities developed housing for persons with mental PETER WELCH. remains a top concern. This act would allow health challenges, and operates the housing In 1977, the Cathedral Church of St. sustainable low income housing and improve in partnership with mental health agencies; Paul, the Cathedral of the Episcopal the economic standard of our working-class Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation has developed housing for younger adults with Diocese of Vermont, recognized the families in Texas. need to provide safe and affordable I ask all my colleagues to join me in sup- severe mobility impairments, and operates the housing in partnership with the Visiting housing for its low-income seniors. It porting those in need of assistance by voting Nurse Association; organized the Cathedral Square Cor- for this bill. Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation poration and began construction of a Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, completed one of the first assisted living single project. Since then, it has grown In 2006, the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska, conversion projects in the country for very into one of the largest and most inno- in Niobrara, received a Rural Housing and low-income seniors who otherwise would be vative nonprofit housing developers in in nursing homes; Economic Development Innovative Support Vermont. Grant award, to provide additional funding for Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation saved the historic Ruggles House, a property The Cathedral Square Corporation a 40–unit subdivision in the Village of Santee. on the National Register of Historic Places, has developed much needed housing for Today, we will pass H.R. 1982, authorizing converting it to shared housing; persons with mental health challenges, the Office of Housing and Urban Development Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation de- younger adults with severe mobility to authorize the Rural Housing and Economic veloped an intergenerational community, impairments, and completed one of the Development program to provide competitive serving the elderly, teenage parents, and par- first assisted living conversion projects grants to support housing and economic de- ents returning to college; in the country for very low-income sen- velopment in rural areas. Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation iors who otherwise would be in nursing This program is the only exclusively rural created Whitcomb Terrace, a housing development for persons of any age, income, or homes. In addition, the Cathedral housing program administered by HUD, and disability, which is a truly integrated, bar- Square Corporation has worked with focuses on ‘‘high-risk’’ areas. rier-free community; the community to save the historic If rural areas of Nebraska are going to grow Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation re- Ruggles House, a property on the Na- and prosper, we need strong, safe commu- cently completed construction of an innova- tional Register of Historic Places, con- nities. H.R. 1982 is an investment in the future tive mixed-financing project, which is one of verting it to shared housing. for struggling rural areas, and is a good step few such projects in the Nation and will be This extremely important organiza- in the right direction. home to 63 senior households and 4 nonprofit tion has worked to develop an Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I organizations; intergenerational community, serving yield back the balance of my time. Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation currently manages housing for 837 seniors, 79 the elderly, teenage parents, and par- Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I young adults with special needs, and 24 low- ents returning to college. yield back the balance of my time. income children, and every property man- In total, Madam Speaker, the Cathe- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The aged by the Corporation provides as many dral Square Corporation currently question is on the motion offered by services as possible to enable independent manages housing for 837 seniors, 79 the gentleman from Texas (Mr. living by the residents; young adults with special needs, and 24 HINOJOSA) that the House suspend the Whereas not only has Cathedral Square low-income children. And every prop- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1982, as Corporation made possible 40 affordable erty managed by the corporation pro- amended. housing communities throughout Vermont, vides as many services as possible to but the Board of Directors and staff of the The question was taken. Corporation are always looking to the fu- enable independent living by the resi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ture, anticipating the housing and service dents. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being needs of those Vermonters who otherwise Madam Speaker, not only has Cathe- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. would have few housing options; and dral Square Corporation made possible Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, on that I Whereas Cathedral Square Corporation 40 affordable housing communities demand the yeas and nays. does not just build housing, they provide throughout Vermont, but the board of The yeas and nays were ordered. homes: Now, therefore, be it directors and staff of this corporation The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Resolved, That the House of Representa- tives recognizes and honors the tremendous are always looking to the future, an- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the accomplishments and dedication of Cathe- ticipating the housing and service Chair’s prior announcement, further dral Square Corporation, a Vermont non- needs of those Vermonters who other- proceedings on this motion will be profit housing development organization, on wise would have few housing options. postponed. the occasion of its 30th anniversary. The Cathedral Square Corporation f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- doesn’t just build housing, they provide ant to the rule, the gentleman from homes and help create community. RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE New Hampshire (Mr. HODES) and the They are an outstanding example to all CATHEDRAL SQUARE CORPORA- gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. housing groups, and I applaud their in- TION ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARCE) each will control 20 minutes. novation and their diligent work and Mr. HODES. Madam Speaker, I move The Chair recognizes the gentleman service to the community. to suspend the rules and agree to the from New Hampshire. I congratulate the Cathedral Square resolution (H. Res. 408) recognizing and GENERAL LEAVE Corporation. And this resolution con- honoring the Cathedral Square Cor- Mr. HODES. Madam Speaker, I ask gratulates them on 30 years of distin- poration on its 30th anniversary. unanimous consent that all Members guished service.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.042 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7796 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 Madam Speaker, at this time I re- Whereas according to the World Health Or- for road crash victims with appropriate serve the balance of my time. ganization motorist-related deaths and costs ceremonies, programs and other activi- Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I continue to rise in these countries due to a ties. yield myself such time as I may con- lack of appropriate road engineering and injury prevention programs in public health Madam Speaker, I commend my col- sume. league, ROBERT WEXLER, for intro- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- sectors; and Whereas the United Nations General As- ducing this legislation and urge swift port of H. Res. 408 to honor Cathedral sembly adopted a resolution designating the passage of this bill. Square Corporation in respect to their third Sunday of November as a day of re- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- 30 years of dedicated service to pro- membrance for road crash victims and their ance of my time. viding quality, affordable housing for families, and called on nations globally to Mr. CANNON. Madam Speaker, I seniors and individuals with special improve road safety: Now, therefore, be it yield myself such time as I may con- needs. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the The United States must take care of Senate concurring), That Congress— sume. its seniors and individual needs. I ap- (1) supports the goals and ideals of a world Madam Speaker, every year approxi- preciate the work done by the Cathe- day of remembrance for road crash victims; mately 40,000 people in the United dral Square Corporation over the last and States die in road crashes. The number 30 years to provide the most quality as- (2) encourages the people of the United worldwide is even more devastating, States to support and participate in pro- sistance to our seniors and special need over 1.2 million. These tragedies are grams and activities to commemorate a overwhelming to the victims and their individuals. world day of remembrance for road crash vic- I thank and congratulate the CSC on tims with appropriate ceremonies, programs, families and lead to numerous unin- reaching their 30th anniversary. And I and other activities. tended physical, emotional and finan- encourage my colleagues to support The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cial hardships. the resolution. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- H. Con. Res. 87 supports a world day Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- of remembrance for road crash victims linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman ance of my time. on the third Saturday of every Novem- from Utah (Mr. CANNON) each will con- Mr. HODES. I thank the gentleman ber. According to the World Health Or- for his concurrence in this resolution. trol 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ganization, 90 percent of motorist-re- b 1445 from Illinois. lated deaths occur in low and middle income countries. The countries are in Madam Speaker, I have no further re- GENERAL LEAVE need of improved road systems, in- quests for time, and I yield back the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- creased prevention initiatives, and edu- balance of my time. er, I ask unanimous consent that Mem- cation programs for new drivers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bers may have 5 legislative days in Too many of these road crash fatali- question is on the motion offered by which to revise and extend their re- ties can be prevented through legisla- the gentleman from New Hampshire marks. (Mr. HODES) that the House suspend the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion, consistent enforcement and bet- rules and agree to the resolution, H. objection to the request of the gen- ter education on the use of safety pre- Res. 408. tleman from Illinois? cautions such as seatbelts, child re- The question was taken; and (two- There was no objection. straints and helmets. Drunk driving thirds being in the affirmative) the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- prevention programs and campaigns rules were suspended and the resolu- er, I yield myself such time as I might such as Mothers Against Drunk Driv- tion was agreed to. consume. ing are useful tools to bring awareness A motion to reconsider was laid on Madam Speaker, as a member of the to such tragedies. the table. House Committee on Oversight and Communities and families worldwide f Government Reform, I am pleased to must work together to prevent road SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND join my colleague in the consideration crashes and related deaths. These traf- IDEALS OF A WORLD DAY OF of H. Con. Res. 87, a bill that supports fic accidents injure or disable more REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD the goals and ideas for a world day of than 50 million people. It is time we CRASH VICTIMS remembrance for road crash victims. H. take these numbers into perspective to Con. Res. 87, which has 54 cosponsors, end dangerous and life-threatening ve- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- hicle crashes. er, I move to suspend the rules and was introduced by Representative ROB- With that, I urge my colleagues to agree to the concurrent resolution (H. ERT WEXLER on March 8, 2007. H. Con. support H. Con. Res. 87. Con. Res. 87) supporting the goals and Res. 87 was reported from the Com- ideals of a world day of remembrance mittee on Oversight and Government Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, for road crash victims. Reform on June 12, 2007 by a voice vote. today, we will pass H. Con. Res. 87, sup- The Clerk read the title of the con- The third Sunday in November is des- porting the goals and ideals of a world day or current resolution. ignated as a world day of remembrance remembrance for road crash victims. The text of the concurrent resolution for road crash victims. This resolution This legislation sets aside the third Sunday is as follows: commemorates the 1.2 million people of November as a day of remembrance for H. CON. RES. 87 killed in road crashes globally, includ- road crash victims and their families, and calls Whereas 40,000 people in the United States, ing 40,000 in the United States each on nations globally to improve road safety. and 1,200,000 people globally, die in road year. It also encourages our country to support crashes each year; Road crashes are the second leading and participate in programs and activities to Whereas another 20,000,000 to 50,000,000 peo- cause of death worldwide among young commemorate a world day of remembrance ple globally are injured each year as a result people from ages 5 to 29, and the third for road crash victims with appropriate cere- of speeding motor vehicles, the increasing leading cause of death among people monies, programs, and other activities. use of motor vehicles, and rapid urbaniza- aged 30 to 44 years. Vehicle accidents Each year 40,000 people in the U.S. die in tion; Whereas the World Health Organization every year have injured and disabled as road crashes—last year Nebraska had 226 has predicted that by the year 2020 the an- many as 50 million people throughout fatal crashes, according to the Nebraska Of- nual number of deaths from motor vehicle the world. Road traffic injuries cost fice of Highway Safety. crashes is likely to surpass the annual num- countries approximately $518 billion Very few of us can say we have never been ber of deaths from AIDS; each year, which is between 1 and 5 affected by a road crash. It is my hope, Whereas the current estimated cost of percent of the gross domestic product through these educational and informative motor vehicle crashes worldwide is of each nation. steps, we can lower the total of Americans— $518,000,000,000 annually, representing be- I support this legislation to encour- and Nebraskans—lost to road crashes each tween 3 and 5 percent of the gross domestic product of each nation; age the people of the United States and year. Whereas over 90 percent of motorist-re- of the world to support and participate Mr. CANNON. Madam Speaker, I lated deaths occur in low- and middle-in- in programs and activities to com- have no other speakers, and I yield come countries; memorate a world day of remembrance back my time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.019 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7797 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Dr. Karl E. Carson served in the U.S. Dr. Carson will be remembered for er, I would urge passage of this legisla- Navy Reserve during World War II. He his legendary record of community tion, and yield back the balance of my was a communications officer on the service. Beyond serving as the director time. USS Strive, a minesweeper. Following of downtown Fort Collins development, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The his military service, he attended the the Colorado League of Cities and question is on the motion offered by University of Nebraska and received President of the Colorado Municipal the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. his doctor of dental surgery degree in League, he was a member of the DAVIS) that the House suspend the 1951. Dr. Carson started his dental Kiwanis Club for over 60 years. rules and agree to the concurrent reso- practice in 1954. His practice thrived Regarded by many of the fathers of lution, H. Con. Res. 87. and continued until his retirement in Fort Collins, Dr. Karl Carson undoubt- The question was taken; and (two- 1994. edly left his mark on the Colorado thirds being in the affirmative) the In 1991, the Colorado Dental Associa- community. Let us recognize his leg- rules were suspended and the concur- tion gave him its Distinguished Service acy of community service and devotion rent resolution was agreed to. Award. Dr. Carson was a member of the to family by naming this post office in A motion to reconsider was laid on Fort Carson City Council from 1975 his honor. until 1973. He held the city’s top post, the table. Madam Speaker, I urge the passage f mayor, for 5 years, from 1968 to 1973. Madam Speaker, I commend my col- of H.R. 2570. DR. KARL E. CARSON POST OFFICE league, Representative MARILYN MUS- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- BUILDING GRAVE, for introducing this legislation er, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- and urge the swift passage of this bill. Mr. CANNON. Madam Speaker, I er, I move to suspend the rules and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- yield such time as she may consume to pass the bill (H.R. 2570) to designate ance of my time. the gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. the facility of the United States Postal Mr. CANNON. Madam Speaker, I MUSGRAVE). yield myself such time as I may con- Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the ‘‘Dr. sume. Madam Speaker, Dr. Karl Carson, a rise today to speak on behalf of H.R. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building’’. father, musician and public servant, 2570, to designate the post office build- The Clerk read the title of the bill. ing at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Col- The text of the bill is as follows: led an honorable life of community service. Over the years the tremendous lins, Colorado, as the Dr. Karl E. Car- H.R. 2570 contributions he made to the City of son Post Office Building. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Fort Collins, Colorado, certainly merit Madam Speaker, I am pleased to resentatives of the United States of America in the naming of a post office in his have the opportunity to honor a man Congress assembled, honor. who has given so much to the Fort Col- SECTION 1. DR. KARL E. CARSON POST OFFICE lins community. He was quoted in 2005 BUILDING. Dr. Karl Carson was born in 1915 in saying that he lived life by a simple (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Wichita, Kansas. He was raised on a United States Postal Service located at 301 dairy farm and milked cows each day pledge: ‘‘I hope when I leave this place, Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, before leaving for school. While in high I contributed to making it a better shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Dr. school, he met his wife Wilma Schull, place.’’ Karl E. Carson Post Office Building’’. with whom he had five children. Dr. His legacy in Fort Collins was indeed (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Carson demonstrated a deep devotion a life of community service and devo- map, regulation, document, paper, or other to his family as a loving husband, fa- record of the United States to the facility re- tion to his family. Dr. Carson passed ther and grandfather. away in February of this year, and I ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to He attended Fort Collins State Uni- be a reference to the ‘‘Dr. Karl E. Carson think it would be safe to say that Fort Post Office Building’’. versity in Kansas on a music scholar- Collins was a better place because of ship and paid for his education by sing- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Dr. Carson’s service to this commu- ing at weddings and other social occa- nity. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- sions. linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman After graduating, he served honor- Karl was born on September 27, 1915, from Utah (Mr. CANNON) each will con- ably in the U.S. Navy Reserve during in Wichita, Kansas, to Daniel and Clara trol 20 minutes. World War II as a communications offi- Helfrick Carson. He was raised on the The Chair recognizes the gentleman cer aboard the USS Strive. This service family dairy farm, and every day be- from Illinois. marked the beginning of a lifetime of fore he went to school he milked cows GENERAL LEAVE serving his community and country. and bottled milk. In high school, he Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- After the conclusion of his military met his lifelong sweetheart, Wilma er, I ask unanimous consent that all service, Dr. Carson received a doc- Schull, and they married on August 23, Members may have 5 legislative days torate degree in dental surgery from 1936. To this union, five children were in which to revise and extend their re- the University of Nebraska. In 1954, he born: Allen, James, Daniel, Thomas marks. moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, with and LuAnn. The Carsons also had eight The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there his family and established his own den- grandchildren and four great grand- objection to the request of the gen- tal practice. Dr. Carson enjoyed a suc- children. tleman from Illinois? cessful 43-year long dental career. He Karl Carson attended Fort Hays There was no objection. was recognized for his excellence in State University in Kansas on a music Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- dentistry by the Colorado Dental Asso- scholarship, and he paid his way er, I yield myself such time as I may ciation in 1991 with a Distinguished through college by singing at weddings consume. Service Award. and parties. Madam Speaker, as a member of the In 1965, Dr. Carson began his note- House Committee on Oversight and worthy career of public service as a b 1500 Government Reform, I am pleased to member of the Fort Collins City Coun- join my colleague in the consideration cil. He was subsequently elected by the He served in the United States Navy of H.R. 2570, which names a postal fa- City Council to be mayor in 1968. Reserve during World War II. He was a cility in Fort Collins, Colorado, after During his mayoral term, he initi- communication officer on the USS Dr. Karl E. Carson. H.R. 2570, which ated a program called Designing To- Strive, a mine sweeper. was introduced by Representative morrow Today, which was the catalyst Following his military service, Mr. MARILYN MUSGRAVE on June 5, 2007, for building the downtown library, city Carson attended the University of Ne- was reported from the Oversight Com- hall and the Lincoln Center. Dr. Carson braska and received his Doctor of Den- mittee on June 12, 2007, by a voice vote. also regarded his support of adding flu- tal Surgery degree in 1951. The Carson This measure has the support of the en- oride to Fort Collins water supply as family moved to Fort Collins where Dr. tire Colorado congressional delegation. one of his greatest achievements. Carson started his dental practice in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:27 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.022 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7798 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 1954. His practice thrived and contin- The Clerk read the title of the bill. (2) a detailed assessment of efforts by the ued until retirement in 1994. Amaz- The text of the bill is as follows: Palestinian Authority to bring to justice the ingly, for 30 of those 43 years he prac- H.R. 2293 Palestinian terrorists who killed John Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John Marin ticed dentistry with his son, Tom. In Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Linde, including— resentatives of the United States of America in 1991, the Colorado Dental Association (A) the number of arrests, interrogations, Congress assembled, gave him its Distinguished Service and interviews by Palestinian Authority offi- Award. SECTION 1. REPORT RELATING TO THE MUR- cials related to the case; Dr. Carson was a member of the Fort DERS OF JOHN BRANCHIZIO, MARK PARSON, AND JOHN MARIN LINDE. (B) the number of Palestinian security per- Collins City Council from 1965 to 1973. sonnel and man-hours assigned to the case; (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- He held the city’s top post, mayor, for lowing findings: (C) the extent of personal supervision or five terms, from 1968 to 1973 at a time (1) On October 15, 2003, a convoy of clearly involvement by the President and Ministers when the city council elected the identified United States diplomatic vehicles of the Palestinian Authority; and mayor. And he considered his support was attacked by Palestinian terrorists in (D) the degree of cooperation between the of adding fluoride to the Fort Collins Gaza resulting in the deaths of John United States and the Palestinian Authority in regards to this case; water supply one of his greatest Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John Marin Linde, and the injury of a fourth American. (3) a specific assessment by the Secretary achievements. During his tenure, he of whether the Palestinian efforts described started a program called Designing To- (2) John Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John Marin Linde were contract employees in paragraph (2) constitute the best possible morrow Today, which led to the con- providing security to United States diplo- effort by the Palestinian Authority; and struction of the Lincoln Center, city matic personnel who were visiting Gaza in (4) any additional steps or initiatives re- hall, and the downtown library. order to identify potential Palestinian can- quested or recommended by the United Dr. Carson’s community service is didates for scholarships under the Fulbright States that were not pursued by the Pales- legendary. He was the director of down- Program. tinian Authority. town Fort Collins development, Presi- (3) Senior officials of the Palestinian Au- (d) CERTIFICATION.—The requirement to thority have stated that they were aware of submit a report under subsection (c) shall no dent of the Colorado Municipal League longer apply if the Secretary of State cer- and the Colorado League of Cities. He the identities of the Palestinian terrorists who killed John Branchizio, Mark Parson, tifies to the appropriate congressional com- was also a member of Kiwanis since mittees that the Palestinian terrorists who 1938. Continuing his love of music and and John Marin Linde. (4) Following her visit to Israel and the killed John Branchizio, Mark Parson, and youth, he lent his expertise to partici- West Bank on February 7, 2005, Secretary of John Marin Linde have been identified, ar- pants in the Kiwanis annual Stars of State Condoleezza Rice announced that she rested, and brought to justice. (e) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term Tomorrow Talent Show. had been ‘‘assured by President Abbas of the ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ Madam Speaker, Dr. Karl Carson in- Palestinian Authority’s intention to bring means— deed fulfilled his legacy of leaving Fort justice to those who murdered three Amer- (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Collins and this world a better place. ican personnel in the Gaza in 2003’’. the Committee on Appropriations of the (5) Since the bombing on October 15, 2003, The citizens of Fort Collins, Colorado, House of Representatives; and United States Government personnel have will never forget him. He was a man of (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations been prohibited from all travel in Gaza. love and commitment to his family and and the Committee on Appropriations of the (6) The United States Rewards for Justice community. Upon hearing of his death Senate. program is offering a reward of up to in February of this year, the current $5,000,000 for information leading to the ar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mayor of Fort Collins, Doug Hutch- rest or conviction of any persons involved in ant to the rule, the gentleman from inson, called Dr. Carson a ‘‘City Fa- the murders of John Branchizio, Mark Par- New York (Mr. ACKERMAN) and the gen- ther.’’ son, and John Marin Linde. tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- I urge my colleagues to join me in (7) The Palestinian terrorists who killed LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. recognizing Dr. Karl Carson for his John Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John The Chair recognizes the gentleman Marin Linde have still not been brought to many contributions to the Fort Collins from New York. community by supporting this legisla- justice. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of GENERAL LEAVE tion. Congress that— Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I Mr. CANNON. Madam Speaker, I (1) the continued inability or unwillingness ask unanimous consent that all Mem- yield back the balance of my time. of the Palestinian Authority to actively and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- bers may have 5 legislative days in aggressively pursue the Palestinian terror- which to revise and extend their reer, I urge passage of this legislation, ists who killed John Branchizio, Mark Par- and I yield back the balance of my son, and John Marin Linde and bring them to marks and include extraneous material time. justice calls into question the Palestinian on the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Authority’s suitability as a partner for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there question is on the motion offered by United States in diplomatic efforts to re- objection to the request of the gen- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. solve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict; tleman from New York? (2) future United States assistance to the DAVIS) that the House suspend the There was no objection. Palestinian Authority may be suspended or Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2570. conditioned, and the continued operation of The question was taken; and (two- rise in strong support of H.R. 2293, and the PLO Representative Office in Wash- I yield myself such time as I may con- thirds being in the affirmative) the ington may be jeopardized, if the Palestinian rules were suspended and the bill was Authority does not fully and effectively co- sume. passed. operate in bringing to justice the Palestinian The legislation the House is consid- A motion to reconsider was laid on terrorists who killed John Branchizio, Mark ering today will ensure that three the table. Parson, and John Marin Linde; and brave Americans are not forgotten. I (3) it is in the vital national security inter- f want to thank Chairman LANTOS and est of the United States to safeguard, to the Ranking Member ROS-LEHTINEN and REQUIRING REPORT ON EFFORTS greatest extent possible consistent with my friend, the ranking member of the their mission, United States diplomats and TO BRING TO JUSTICE PALES- subcommittee, Mr. PENCE, for their TINIAN TERRORISTS WHO all embassy and consulate personnel, and to use the full power of the United States to support and cosponsorship of the bill. KILLED JOHN BRANCHIZIO, Though my belief in the necessity of MARK PARSON, AND JOHN bring to justice any individual or entity that threatens, jeopardizes, or harms them. this legislation is complete, my feel- MARIN LINDE (c) REPORT.—Not later than 30 days after ings about the bill are mixed. I am Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I the date of the enactment of this Act, and proud that this House will today insist move to suspend the rules and pass the every 120 days thereafter, the Secretary of that justice be done for three Ameri- bill (H.R. 2293) to require the Secretary State shall submit a report, on a classified cans who died in the service of their of State to submit to Congress a report basis if necessary, to the appropriate con- country. But I am deeply troubled and gressional committees describing— on efforts to bring to justice the Pales- (1) efforts by the United States to bring to saddened that this legislation is even tinian terrorists who killed John justice the Palestinian terrorists who killed necessary. Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John John Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John On October 15, 2003, John Branchizio, Marin Linde. Marin Linde; Mark Parson, and John Marin Linde

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But in this case, in this small but to bring to justice the Palestinian ter- Despite the easily recognized vehi- meaningful case, Abu Mazen has failed rorists who killed three Americans on cles and the diplomatic plates marking us. October 15, 2003. them clearly as Americans, despite co- The case presented an opportunity to I would like to begin by expressing ordination with the Palestinian secu- establish the Palestinian Authority’s my heartfelt condolences to the fami- rity authorities, despite the fact that writ, to demonstrate that the PA was lies and loved ones of John Branchizio, they were on a mission of kindness and capable of handling the duties of a Mark T. Parson, and John Marin generosity, their lives were ended by a state, which above all is obliged to Linde, Jr., and all United States citi- brutal and cowardly act. And ever maintain law and order, for visitor and zens who have been victimized by the since then, United States Government citizen alike. incessant Palestinian terrorist attacks. employees have been barred from en- There is still a $5 million bounty These three brave Americans were tering Gaza. pending, through the Rewards for Jus- murdered while accompanying United Their deaths were tragic. But what tice program, but I doubt it will ever States diplomats who were going to followed, however, was a farce. be paid. The Bush administration has interview young Palestinians for the The attack took place near a manned been so lack in dealing with this case, opportunity to study in this great Palestinian checkpoint; and imme- so lackadaisical in the pursuit of jus- country on Fulbright scholarships, of- diately following the attack, journal- tice for three Americans who died in fering those youth a chance for a bet- ists photographed Palestinian police the service of this Nation that I believe ter life. officers standing by as onlookers Congress must step in. While I am sickened by this deplor- cheered the attack and roamed the It is not in our power to compel jus- able act, I am surprised that for far too long our State Department and the crime scene destroying critical evi- tice, nor can we instill drive, initiative, Palestinian Authority have done little dence. But within 24 hours, the Pales- or energy. But we can maintain ac- to bring the murderers of these Ameri- tinian Authority, quite literally, countability, and that is what this bill cans to justice. These families and oth- ‘‘rounded up the usual suspects,’’ four would do. Thirty days after passage, ers who have lost loved ones should not members of the so-called Popular Re- and every 120 days thereafter, the Sec- have their grief compounded by the sistance Committee, or PRC. retary of State will have to present lack of justice from our own system. Yasser Arafat’s Palestinian Author- Congress with a progress report, and The virtual impunity afforded the ity, however, never presented a case not a short one either. This report would require details, the kinds of certain terrorists sends the wrong for- against them. Held over for a month, eign policy signal, not only to the the Palestinian court finally an- sticky uncomfortable deals, the kind of sticky uncomfortable details that will American people and our allies in the nounced that the defendants would be region, but to the terrorists them- released since ‘‘no evidence was offered show whether the Department is insisting on the pursuit of justice, or just selves. Recently, Palestinian Authority against’’ them. They remained in jail waiting for it to show up on its own. President Mahmoud Abbas established despite the judge’s order, however, We are not asking for the impossible. an emergency government in the West pending Yasser Arafat’s approval of The most important requirement of the Bank, with an independent, Salem their release. When that approval never report is a specific assessment of Fayyad as Prime Minister. Abbas and came, a mob of PRC members stormed whether the Palestinians are making Fayyad have made statements oppos- the jail the next month, without resist- their best effort and possible resolu- ing terrorism, violence and militia rule ance, and freed the suspects. tion. that pervades both the West Bank and A year later, on September 22, 2004, Today, it is hard to say what that Gaza. But they must follow up their Arafat’s cousin, the head of military would look like. But very deliberately, words with actions. intelligence in Gaza, told the Associ- this report will be prepared every 120 Not only do Abbas and Fayyad need ated Press that though the identity of days in perpetuity until the Secretary to crack down on terrorism and dis- the killers was known, the United can certify that the Palestinian terror- mantle all militias within the West States would have to forgo justice in ists who killed John Branchizio, Mark Bank, but they must locate, detain, this case. Speaking of our Nation, he Parson, and John Marin Linde have and turn over to U.S. custody the mur- said, ‘‘They know that we are in a very been identified, arrested, and brought derers of John Branchizio, Mark Par- critical position and clashing with any to justice. son, and John Marin Linde so that they Palestinian party under the presence of I regret saying it, but justice for can be charged and brought to justice the occupation is an issue that will these three men was never as great a in an American court. They cannot ful- present many problems for us.’’ priority for the Bush administration as fill their responsibility for stopping ‘‘The Americans,’’ he added, ‘‘have it ought to have been. terrorism in the future without taking started recently to understand our po- The vital national security interests action against those who have per- sition and I expect that this crisis will of the United States require us to safe- petrated terrorism in the past. also be resolved.’’ guard to the greatest extent possible Madam Speaker, we have a great re- Six months later, Secretary consistent with their mission United sponsibility to those Americans who Condoleezza Rice raised the matter di- States diploma tics and all embassy have lost their lives to Palestinian ter- rectly with Palestinian President and consulate personnel, and to use the ror. Therefore, our government should Mahmoud Abbas. I don’t know that full power of the United States to bring consider conditioning any aid to the Abu Mazen, as Abbas is known, told justice to any individual or entity that West Bank emergency government our Secretary of State, but she pub- threatens, jeopardizes, or harms them. upon that government showing con- licly announced on February 7, 2006, Every man and woman working for crete actions in resolving this case. We ‘‘We have been assured by President the United States abroad deserves this must end the message that we as a Abbas of the Palestinian Authority’s commitment. And so many months country are fully committed in our re- intention to bring justice to those who after their deaths, John Branchizio, solve to investigate and prosecute the murdered three American personnel in Mark Parson, and John Marin Linde murder of innocent Americans abroad. Gaza in 2003.’’ deserve this much at the very least. I Again, I strongly condemn the attack Obviously, we are still waiting and urge all of my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on United States citizens by Pales- with the Hamas takeover of the Gaza on this bill. tinian terrorists and reiterate our de- Strip, we may never know the truth, Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- mands that the administration do more and justice may never be done. ance of my time. to bring their killers to justice.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.027 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 H.R. 2293 is a major step in the right b 1515 GENERAL LEAVE direction, and I am proud to have co- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I ask sponsored it. For their leadership in in- HONORING OPERATION SMILE ON unanimous consent that all Members troducing this bill, I thank my good ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY may have 5 legislative days to revise friends and colleagues, the chairman and extend their remarks and include and the ranking member of the Sub- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I extraneous material on the resolution committee on the Middle East and move to suspend the rules and agree to under consideration. South Asia, Mr. ACKERMAN and Mr. the resolution (H. Res. 208) honoring The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there PENCE. I urge my colleagues to join us Operation Smile in the 25th Anniver- objection to the request of the gentle- in supporting this critical legislation. sary year of its founding, as amended. woman from California? Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam The Clerk read the title of the resolu- There was no objection. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2293, tion. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I rise which requires the Secretary of the State to The text of the resolution is as fol- in strong support of this resolution, submit to Congress a report on efforts to bring lows: and I yield myself as much time as I to justice the Palestinian terrorists who killed H. RES. 208 may consume. John Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John Whereas Operation Smile is a private, not- I would like to thank our colleague, Marin Linde. This bill requires the Secretary of for-profit volunteer medical services organi- Congresswoman THELMA DRAKE, for State to submit a report—classified, if nec- zation providing reconstructive surgery and sponsoring this important resolution essary—within 30 days and every 120 days related health care to indigent children and and for her leadership on this issue. thereafter to the appropriate committees until young adults in developing countries and the Twenty-five years ago, William and the attackers have been brought to justice. United States; Kathleen Magee of Virginia traveled The bill also warns of potential restrictions Whereas in 1982, Dr. William P. Magee Jr., with other medical professionals to the on privileges extended to the Palestinian Au- a plastic surgeon, and his wife, Kathleen S. Magee, a nurse and clinical social worker, Philippines to treat children with fa- thority by our government in the case of con- traveled to the Philippines with a group of cial deformities. Little did they know tinued noncompliance, although I hope it will medical volunteers to repair children’s cleft it was a trip that would change their never come to that. lips and cleft palates; lives and the lives of thousands of chil- I commend my colleague Mr. ACKERMAN of Whereas there they discovered hundreds of dren around the world. New York for introducing this important meas- children ravaged by deformities, and al- Inspired by the Filipino children, the ure. This resolution lends the full support of though they helped many children, the vol- Magees decided to start their own orga- the United States Congress to bringing to jus- unteers were forced to turn away the major- nization designed specifically to ad- tice the Palestinian terrorists who murdered ity of those who sought help; Whereas Operation Smile headquartered in dress cleft palates and cleft lips in three contractors providing security to Amer- countries where medical care leaves ican diplomatic personnel in Gaza on October Norfolk, Virginia, was founded in 1982 by Dr. William Magee Jr. and his wife Kathleen S. those afflicted with few options. 15, 2003. The Palestinian terrorists who killed Magee to address this need; They called it Operation Smile, and John Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John Whereas since 1982, Operation Smile’s vol- the Magees were the perfect couple to Marin Linde have still not been brought to jus- unteers have provided free reconstructive start it. William is a plastic surgeon, tice. surgery to more than 100,000 children and and Kathleen is a nurse and social John Branchizio, Mark Parson, and John young adults with facial deformities in 25 worker. Since 1982, operating out of countries; Marin Linde were slain by terrorists who as- their headquarters in Norfolk, Vir- saulted a clearly marked convoy of American Whereas Operation Smile provides education and training to thousands of ginia, they have led a dedicated coali- diplomats. Ironically, the diplomats were on a tion of medical services workers to admission to help the Palestinians by identifying healthcare professionals globally, and is implementing a plan for a Global Standard of dress facial deformities around the Gazan candidates for the Fulbright exchange Care to ensure that every child treated will world. program. receive the same high standard of care every Aside from appearance and comfort In February 2005, Palestinian Authority time; level, these are serious conditions that President, Mahmoud Abbas, assured Sec- Whereas Operation Smile provides a net- can cause problems with feeding and retary of State Rice that the perpetrators work of resources to assist families in the speech, as well as ear disease. United States with children born with facial would be brought to justice. Further, senior In the past 25 years, Operation Smile Palestinian officials asserted that the Pales- deformities; Whereas more than 450 Operation Smile has provided corrective reconstructive tinian Authority knew the identities of the as- surgery to some 100,000 children and sailants. Yet inexplicably, these terrorists have Student Associations in the United States and around the world build awareness, raise young adults in 25 countries. not been named; they have not been ques- funds, and educate students about values of Operation Smile adeptly recognizes tioned; and they have not been arrested, commitment, leadership, and volunteerism; the differences in these countries and charged, prosecuted, and punished. No way is and brings together medical professionals that justice. Justice delayed is justice denied. Whereas in 2007, in commemoration of its to tailor their care depending on the It is imperative that the legitimate leaders of 25th anniversary, Operation Smile has an- setting. The organization coordinates the Palestinian Authority show their willingness nounced a year-long series of initiatives to training activities, as well as fellow- to confront the scourge of terrorism if they are include implementing global standards of ships and professorships, to further to be considered a reliable partner for peace. care for all its medical programs, opening Madam Speaker, I strongly support this comprehensive care centers in seven coun- both its own mission and the medical tries, hosting international forums on med- piece of legislation, and I ask that my col- system in these countries overall. ical diplomacy, and launching the World Operation Smile provides a network leagues do the same. Journey of Smiles, which consists of 40 si- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- of resources to assist families in the multaneous missions in 25 countries with the United States with children born with er, I have no further requests for time, goal of treating an estimated 5,000 children and I yield back the balance of my living with facial deformities: Now, there- facial deformities. It runs an annual time. fore, be it international student leadership con- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I Resolved, That the House of Representa- ference and student leadership pro- yield back the balance of my time. tives recognizes the 25th anniversary of the gram, and it trains surgeons in certain The SPEAKER pro tempore. The founding of Operation Smile as its volunteer advanced skills. question is on the motion offered by medical professionals continue to travel We can all learn from Operation the gentleman from New York (Mr. around the world to treat children suffering Smile and the model it provides to from facial deformities. ACKERMAN) that the House suspend the medical professionals and organiza- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2293. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tions around the world, and we can all The question was taken; and (two- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from learn from the Magees that public serv- thirds being in the affirmative) the California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- ice can go far beyond one’s chosen pro- rules were suspended and the bill was tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- fession. passed. LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. That is why I urge my colleagues to A motion to reconsider was laid on The Chair recognizes the gentle- support this resolution to honor Oper- the table. woman from California. ation Smile and William and Kathleen

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Madam Speaker, I rise in support of mend the efforts of Operation Smile during I would like to once again commend Oper- H. Res. 208, which recognizes the 25th their 25 years of service to the United States ation Smile on the occasion of their 25th anni- anniversary of the founding of Oper- and to the world. I would like to thank my dis- versary, and I wish them continued success ation Smile, a private nonprofit found- tinguished colleague, Congresswoman DRAKE, bringing smiles to the faces of children and ed by Dr. and Mrs. William Magee of for sponsoring this resolution and bringing it to families worldwide. Virginia in 1982. the floor. As we both represent the city of Nor- Mrs. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Madam Speaker, the volunteers for folk, VA, the home of Operation Smile, I would to honor the 25th Anniversary of Operation Operation Smile provide reconstructive just like to say a few words about Operation Smile, a worldwide children’s medical charity surgery and other health care to needy Smile and its efforts to help children around that repairs cleft lips and cleft palates for chil- children in the United States, as well the world. dren and young adults in developing countries. as in developing countries. They par- What Operation Smile has accomplished Operation Smile, which is headquartered in ticularly help children with a cleft lip since its inception is truly remarkable. Since Norfolk, VA, was founded by Dr. William or cleft palate, congenital birth defects its first mission in the Philippines in 1982, Op- Magee, Jr., a plastic surgeon, and his wife, that occur as frequently as one in eration Smile volunteers have treated more Kathleen, a nurse and clinical social worker. every 600 births. than 100,000 children and young adults and In 1982, the Magees traveled to the Phil- Clefts can cause multiple physical have trained thousands of health professionals ippines with a group of medical volunteers to and mental health problems for chil- around the world. In addition, through pure de- repair children’s cleft lips and cleft palates. dren and adults, including feeding and termination, Operation Smile has built bridges While many children were treated, the inun- speech difficulties, ear infections that and built trust. As a result, it has created a dated volunteers, lacking in resources and can lead to deafness, and low self-es- presence, earned the respect of governments manpower, were forced to turn away the ma- teem, as well as alienation from others. and ministries of health, and united cultures in jority of those who sought help. Children worldwide need not, and over 25 developing countries. The Magees were heartbroken to see such must not, suffer from these health Operation Smile consists of a diverse group an overwhelming need. Yet, instead of being problems simply because they were of volunteers from various countries and cul- discouraged, the Magees were inspired by born with clefts. Surgery in infancy, tures, who come together with the common their experience. As they prepared to leave adolescence or young adulthood can goal of repairing childhood facial deformities. the Philippines the Magees made a promise to correct clefts and avert resulting med- Through these missions, the strongest bonds return to the Philippines to help more children ical and psychological difficulties. of friendships are forged as people who have and Operation Smile was born. Sadly, many families who seek med- very little in common work together to change The Magees returned to Norfolk and began ical care and surgery for children born a life. Operation Smile has demonstrated an to solicit the donations of surgical equipment with clefts are turned away, both in ability to find working partnerships amid unsta- and supplies, began grassroots fundraising, the United States and abroad, due to ble and controversial conditions. Through di- and assembled a volunteer team of doctors, lack of funds or shortages of medically plomacy and leadership, coupled with medical nurses and technicians. Just as they prom- trained professionals who can provide aid and technology, it is able to heal and in- ised, the Magees returned to the Philippines to the care that these children urgently spire cross-cultural cooperation. treat even more patients. need. While promoting medical diplomacy, Oper- Since those humble beginnings in 1982, Op- Fortunately, the outstanding med- ation Smile continues to cross borders, bridge eration Smile has grown into a worldwide chil- ical professionals at Operation Smile cultural and ethnic divides, and encourage col- dren’s medical charity whose network of med- have, for a quarter of a century, volun- laboration and commitment. Its success has ical volunteers are dedicated to helping im- teered their time and effort to help been astounding and as a result, Operation prove the health and lives of children and save these children and their families. Smile has become the largest volunteer char- young adults worldwide. Operation Smile has They have provided free reconstructive ity of its kind. Its efforts go beyond children helped more than 100,000 children and young surgeries to over 100,000 children and and their families—Operation Smile changes adults in 30 developing countries overcome young adults in this country and communities, students, medical professionals, their physical irregularities. The organization worldwide. They educate and train and healthcare systems. now operates one of the world’s largest volun- thousands of health care professionals Just this past year, Operation Smile traveled teer networks, utilizing more than 5,000 med- across the globe. Just as importantly, to Jordan on two separate occasions in order ical and non-medical professionals around the they are developing future generations to provide life-changing surgeries to 138 Iraqi world. of volunteers for this noble cause. children who were transported to Amman from During their medical missions, credentialed Young men and women at more than Baghdad, and it worked with the Mercy ships medical professionals volunteer to repair facial 450 Operation Smile student associa- to treat 54 children in Bangladesh. These mis- deformities while building public and private tions in the United States and abroad sions consisted of volunteers from over a partnerships that advocate for sustainable are fund-raising, building awareness dozen countries who worked together side by healthcare systems for children and families. and encouraging their fellow students side to help these children. In this time of war, Furthermore, Operation Smile trains and edu- to take charge, to lead and to volun- the volunteers of Operation Smile managed to cates local medical professionals and leaves teer their time to help others. In all of bring a bright light to the lives of these chil- behind necessary equipment to lay the these ways, these volunteers dem- dren that will last a lifetime. groundwork for long-term self-sufficiency. onstrate the potential that volunteers In the war against terrorism, hatred of Amer- I commend the Magees for their passion to and nonprofits have to change lives, to icans by other populations is a significant improve the health and lives of children and tackle global problems and to signifi- problem. The work of Operation Smile is im- young adults worldwide. Through Operation cantly improve the world around them. measurable in developing good will to counter- Smile, their efforts over the past 25 years Because of their 25 years of service, act that hatred. The doctors and other volun- have offered new life and new hope to those many children and young adults who teers who work with Operation Smile and the suffering from facial deformities and their fami- were born with cleft lip or palate can children who have been helped by Operation lies. In recognition of Operation Smile’s 25th look at themselves in the mirror with Smile will serve as perpetual evidence of our Anniversary, I am truly honored to commend pride, and so can volunteers at Oper- good will and the best America has to offer. I their noble work here on the floor of the ation Smile. cannot think of better ambassadors for the House of Representatives. This resolution, offered by my good United States than the founders of Operation Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- friend and colleague from Virginia Smile, Dr. Bill and Kathleen Magee. er, I have no further requests for time, (Mrs. DRAKE) sends the right message In 1982, Bill and Kathleen saw a need both and I yield back the balance of our by recognizing and encouraging out- abroad and here at home to help children with time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.031 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7802 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I Whereas for years women’s groups, non- While women and girls constitute 51 have no further requests for time, and governmental organizations, the Federation percent of the world’s population and I yield back the balance of my time. of Women Lawyers, officials of the Govern- make up 70 percent of all agricultural The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ment of Lesotho, and others in Lesotho have workers, they continue to suffer more question is on the motion offered by pushed for passage of legislation strengthening rights of married women; from poverty, chronic hunger, HIV/ the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Whereas in a letter to the Government of AIDS, and lack of access to education. WATSON) that the House suspend the Lesotho in September 2006, the chief execu- Women often constitute the highest rules and agree to the resolution, H. tive officer of the MCC stated that gender in- percentage of those dispossessed of Res. 208, as amended. equality is a constraint on economic growth their land, disadvantaged by cus- The question was taken; and (two- and poverty reduction and is related to the tomary law and traditions which privi- thirds being in the affirmative) the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, and that inat- lege men. Women are often subject to rules were suspended and the resolu- tention to issues of gender inequality could discriminatory laws that restrict their tion, as amended, was agreed to. undermine the potential impact of the Com- pact proposed to be entered into between the civil, economic and property rights. The title was amended so as to read: Until the passage of this law in Leso- ‘‘Resolution recognizing the 25th anni- MCC and the Government of Lesotho; Whereas the MCC’s advocacy of gender eq- tho, women were defined as legal in Le- versary of the founding of Operation uity played a supportive role in the enact- sotho after marriage. Lesotho women Smile.’’. ment of the Legal Capacity of Married Per- had no rights to enter into economic A motion to reconsider was laid on sons Act in the Kingdom of Lesotho, which transactions without the consent of the table. effectively eliminated ‘‘de jure’’ discrimina- their husbands. They could not pur- f tion against women in the customary law chase or inherit property and had no system; COMMENDING THE KINGDOM OF Whereas the Legal Capacity of Married standing in the courts. LESOTHO FOR ENACTMENT OF A Persons Act was passed by the Parliament of Customary law in Lesotho ensured LAW TO IMPROVE THE STATUS Lesotho and enacted into law in November that property belonged to the husband, OF MARRIED WOMEN 2006; or was entrusted to a male relative. In Whereas the MCC has already provided as- many instances, after the death of a Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I sistance to further full and meaningful im- parent or spouse, or in the event of a move to suspend the rules and agree to plementation of the new law; and divorce or after an out-of-court settle- the resolution (H. Res. 294) com- Whereas the MCC has promulgated and is ment, many married women got noth- mending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on currently implementing a new gender policy ing other than their personal effects. the occasion of International Women’s to integrate gender into all phases of the de- In November of 2006, His Majesty Day, for the enactment of a law to im- velopment and implementation of the Com- pact between the MCC and the Government King Letsie III and the government of prove the status of married women and Lesotho took a major step towards cor- ensure the access of married women to of Lesotho: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- recting this grave injustice against property rights, as amended. tives— women citizens by enacting the Legal The Clerk read the title of the resolu- (1) applauds the enactment of the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act, giv- tion. Capacity of Married Persons Act by the ing Lesotho women many of the rights The text of the resolution is as fol- Kingdom of Lesotho; lows: they have long been denied. (2) lauds the Kingdom of Lesotho for dem- If faithfully implemented, the Legal H. RES. 294 onstrating its commitment to improve gender equity; Capacity of Married Persons Act will Whereas the Kingdom of Lesotho is a par- be an important vehicle for gender liamentary constitutional monarchy that (3) encourages the Kingdom of Lesotho to has been an independent country since 1966; continue its effort to ensure gender equity; equality in Lesotho. It will certainly Whereas Lesotho is a low-income country and go a long way towards reducing the with a gross national income per capita of (4) commends the Millennium Challenge risk of women, particularly widows, di- $960 and 50 percent of the population lives Corporation (MCC) for developing and imple- vorcees and their children from falling below the poverty line; menting policies to advance gender equity in into extreme poverty, which will in- Whereas, in Lesotho, the HIV prevalence is the Kingdom of Lesotho and other countries crease their risk of exposure to the estimated at 23 percent for the total adult eligible for financial assistance from the MCC. HIV/AIDS pandemic which has dev- population and 56 percent for pregnant astated the country’s poorest popu- women between the ages of 25 and 29, and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- current average life expectancy at birth is lation. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from In a country where nearly 25 percent estimated to be 34.4 years; California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- Whereas the Kingdom of Lesotho, referred of adults are infected with HIV/AIDS tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- to by some as the ‘‘Kingdom in the Sky’’, and the life expectancy of women is 44 was a strong public supporter of the end of LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. years, this new law is crucial to remov- apartheid in South Africa, and the Govern- The Chair recognizes the gentle- ing barriers to access to HIV preven- ment of Lesotho granted political asylum to woman from California. tion, treatment, care and support serv- a number of refugees from South Africa dur- GENERAL LEAVE ices for women and girls. ing the apartheid era; Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I ask There is still progress that needs to Whereas the Government of Lesotho has unanimous consent that all Members demonstrated a strong commitment to rul- be made on gender equity in Lesotho. ing justly, investing in people, ensuring eco- may have 5 legislative days to revise According to the State Department, ‘‘a nomic freedom, and controlling corruption; and extend their remarks and include woman married under customary law Whereas the Government of Lesotho has extraneous material on the resolution has no standing in civil court. Under been named eligible by the Millennium Chal- under consideration. the country’s dual legal system, mar- lenge Corporation (MCC) for a Compact of fi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there riages which occur under customary nancial assistance that, as currently pro- objection to the request of the gentle- law must be legalized in the civil sys- posed, would strongly focus on improving woman from California? tem to have legal standing.’’ and safeguarding the health of the people of There was no objection. But I believe the efforts of the gov- Lesotho, in addition to supporting projects for sustainable water resource management Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I rise ernment of Lesotho are showing real and private sector development; in strong support of this resolution, progress in the area of promoting equal Whereas, historically, a married woman in and I yield myself as much time as I rights for women, and I believe it’s our Lesotho was considered a legal minor during may consume. responsibility to acknowledge the ef- the lifetime of her husband, was severely re- H. Res. 294, as amended, commends forts of those people seeking to em- stricted in economic activities, was unable the government of Lesotho for chang- power individuals from all walks of so- to enter into legally binding contracts with- ing its laws to effectively eliminate ciety. As right and overdue as it might out her husband’s consent, and had no stand- legal discrimination against women in be to make these changes, that does ing in civil court; Whereas legislation elevating the legal sta- Lesotho’s legal system. not make them easy changes in a soci- tus of married women and providing prop- In many parts of the world, women’s ety that has done things a certain way erty and inheritance rights to women in Le- rights are extremely limited, or barely for so long a time. Hence, if we wish to sotho was introduced as early as 1992; exist, compared to the rights of men. see more political leaders around the

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To its credit, the MCC has to the replication of this law across the They are in the fields, in the mar- provided assistance to support mean- continent of Africa. kets, in the classrooms, and in the clin- ingful implementation of the act. And that is why this resolution also ics. They run the home and provide the I strongly encourage the government acknowledges another factor in making food, care and education essential for of Lesotho to continue demonstrating this change to empower the women of the survival of their families. Women its commitment to improving gender Lesotho. serve as the backbone of society in Le- equality in the interest of human rights, economic development, and na- b 1530 sotho. Yet under the law, they have been considered only half a person. tional security. I hope that other coun- It was through the work of the Mil- Obviously, this was a grave social in- tries in the region will follow suit. lennium Challenge Corporation that we justice that required remedy. I com- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam were able to encourage the best in- mend those in the government and in Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 294, stincts of Lesotho’s political leadership civil society who began pressing for commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the to make these changes into law. It is greater gender equality in Lesotho as occasion of International Women’s Day, for instructive to pay attention to how the early as 1992. the enactment of a law to improve the status MCC’s leadership convinced Lesotho to But it is important to realize that of married women and ensure the access of make these changes. gender inequality in Lesotho, and married women to property rights. They did not demand a change as a throughout Africa, is not just an issue Let my first begin by thanking my distin- quid pro quo for MCC assistance. In- of human rights. This is a development guished colleague on the House Foreign Af- stead, they appealed to the Lesotho issue and an issue of national security. fairs Committee and a member of its sub- Government’s sense of reason, by con- Over half of the population lives committee on Africa and the Global Health, vincing them that any assistance pro- below the poverty level. Yet a govern- Congresswoman WATSON, for recognizing this vided by the United States for eco- ment cannot responsibly expect to lift issue and introducing this vital resolution. It is nomic development would be only half its people out of poverty while legally important that we recognize and commend the as effective if half of Lesotho’s popu- excluding half of the most productive role and the efforts that the Government of Le- lation was excluded from the formal segment of society from the economy. sotho has taken to further gender equity. Inter- economy. Further, at 29 percent, Lesotho has national Women’s Day, observed on March 8, I know we have had some concerns one of the highest HIV prevalence rates 2007, calls for people to recognize the accom- here in Congress about the MCC and its in the world. Life expectancy already plishments of women, while reaffirming their effectiveness, and I think it’s impor- has plummeted to 36 years, and preva- commitment to continue the struggle for equal- tant for us to look very carefully at lence rates are expected to climb to a ity, justice, and peace. This is a milestone that the MCC and our entire U.S. foreign as- staggering 36 percent in the next 15 demands worldwide recognition, and I applaud sistance delivery system, because I fear years. our United States Congress for taking this there has been a dreadful lack of effec- The HIV pandemic is obliterating a role. tive leadership over this avowed pillar generation of the most productive peo- The Kingdom of Lesotho is a parliamentary of U.S. foreign policy. ple in Africa. In South Africa, for ex- constitutional monarchy that has been an But I think there are a great deal of ample, factory managers routinely independent country since 1966. Often re- positive lessons to draw from the suc- complain that they have to hire two ferred to as the ‘‘Kingdom in the Sky,’’ Leso- cess of the MCC, and I hope we can sup- people to fill a single position due to tho was a strong public supporter of ending port the MCC as it works to strengthen absentee rates related to HIV. apartheid in South Africa, and was known for and expand its efforts. When a man dies, who is left to pro- granting political asylum to numerous refugees I think the MCC’s concept and direc- vide for his family? His wife. But if a during that era. Lesotho is a low-income coun- tions are promising, and I hope the wife and a mother cannot secure even try with a gross national income per capita of MCC’s future efforts will bring more basic inheritance rights and has no $960, and 50 percent of its people live below opportunities to introduce resolutions standing in civil court, then how is she the poverty line. However, its Government has such as this one, and I am really proud to provide for the next generation? The demonstrated a strong commitment to ruling to have presented this resolution, be- traditional safety net provided by the justly, investing in its people, ensuring eco- cause that was one of the locations extended family has been eroded, and nomic freedom, as well as controlling corrup- that I was asked to go to as an ambas- coping mechanisms have been ex- tion. sador. Instead, I went to Micronesia, so hausted by the HIV pandemic. Madam Speaker, in the Kingdom of Leso- I am really, really interested in how Women whose husbands have died are tho, a married woman would historically be they make progress, and particularly suspected to carry the virus themselves considered a legal minor during the lifetime of how they empower their women. I urge and are often shunned by their ex- her husband. Such status would severely re- all my colleagues to do the same and tended families and communities. strict her economic activities, forbid her from support this resolution. Thus, high death rates associated with entering into legally binding contracts without Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- HIV/AIDS and gender inequalities are her husband’s consent, and hamper her ability ance of my time. leaving behind a generation of impov- to have standing in civil court. As early as Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- erished, disaffected youth who are sus- 1992, legislation aimed at elevating the legal er, I yield myself such time as I may ceptible to criminal activities and rad- status of married women and providing prop- consume. ical acts. erty and inheritance rights to women in Leso- I would like to thank my colleague In recognition of the links between tho was introduced. Since then, women’s from California, Ambassador Watson, gender inequality, poverty and HIV/ groups, nongovernmental organizations, the for introducing this important resolu- AIDS, the Millennium Challenge Cor- Federation of Women Lawyers, Lesotho Gov- tion, House Resolution 294, which com- poration made gender issues a high pri- ernment officials, and many others have con- mends the Kingdom of Lesotho for en- ority in its negotiations with Lesotho. tinually pushed for the passage of legislations acting a law to improve the legal sta- In a letter to the Government of Le- which would strengthen their rights. tus of married women. sotho, the CEO of MCC asserted that As a strong advocate of women’s rights, it Historically, a married woman in the potential impact of a development has continually been my role to denounce this African country was considered a compact between Lesotho and the MCC human rights violations against women, as

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I must certainly Whereas May 8 marks the birth of Henry I would first like to commend our agree with the Chief Executive Officer of the Dunant, the founder of the International distinguished colleague, Mr. FORTUN˜ O MCC, who stated that ‘‘gender inequality is a Committee of the Red Cross, who began ad- of Puerto Rico, for introducing this constraint on economic growth and poverty re- vocating for the humane treatment of the resolution. wartime sick and wounded after witnessing More than 140 years ago, the great duction and is related to the high prevalence the atrocities at the Battle of Solferino in of HIV/AIDS, and that inattention to issues of 1859; Henry Dunant founded the Inter- gender inequality could undermine the poten- Whereas World Red Cross Red Crescent national Committee of the Red Cross tial impact of the Compact proposed to be en- Day is celebrated by many of the 185 Red after witnessing the atrocities of the tered into between the MCC and the Govern- Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom Battle of Solferino in 1859. ment of Lesotho.’’ National Societies throughout the world and Mr. Dunant’s heroic advocacy on be- Madam Speaker, the MCC is currently im- more than 750 chapters throughout the half of the humane treatment of war- plementing a new gender policy to integrate United States; time sick and wounded spawned a glob- gender into all phases of the development and Whereas through the motivation and ac- al movement dedicated to helping tion of its volunteers and donors, the Amer- implementation of the Compact between the those in need and protecting human ican Red Cross and its partners worldwide dignity for all. MCC and the Government of Lesotho. It is pay tribute to Henry Dunant’s legacy by now the responsibility of the United States helping those in need and protecting human Today, there are more than 185 Red House of Representatives to support the goals dignity for all; Cross, Red Crescent and Magen David of Lesotho’s International Women’s Day, com- Whereas the American Red Cross helps vul- Adom societies throughout the world mend them on their strong commitment to im- nerable people and communities around the and more than 750 chapters in the proving gender equity, as well as applaud their world to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and United States alone. These organiza- enactment of the Legal Capacity of Married recover from disasters, complex humani- tions help vulnerable people in commu- Persons Act. tarian emergencies, and life-threatening nities prevent, prepare for and respond Lesotho’s actions aimed at guaranteeing eq- health conditions; to and recover from disasters, complex Whereas the American Red Cross is unique- humanitarian emergencies and life- uity for women under the law ought to serve ly positioned to save lives through the Red as a model for many other African nations, Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom threatening conditions. The red sym- where women have been subjected to dis- National Societies network of 97,000,000 vol- bols of these great organizations are criminatory laws in the areas of civil, eco- unteers located in nearly every country in unambiguous, internationally recog- nomic, and property rights. This resolution will the world; nized, signs of comfort, hope and pro- certainly go a long way in reducing the risk of Whereas in 2006, the American Red Cross tection. women and their children falling into extreme responded to 23 international disasters, con- The American Red Cross, in par- poverty, eventually reducing their risk of expo- tributing more than $16.1 million in financial ticular, is a vital lifeline for many peo- support, deploying delegates and providing ple, both in this country and abroad. In sure to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. I ask my col- relief supplies and other emergency assist- leagues to support this measure. Let us con- conjunction with its sister national so- ance to millions affected by disasters; cieties throughout the world, it has as- tinue to encourage the Kingdom of Lesotho in Whereas the American Red Cross continues its ongoing efforts to ensure gender equity. Let to help affected communities recover from sisted millions of distressed individ- us commend the Millennium Challenge Cor- the tsunami that resulted from the earth- uals. poration for developing and implementing poli- quake that occurred off the west coast of In 2006 alone, the American Red cies to advance gender equity. northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on December Cross responded to 23 international dis- I thank you once again, Congresswoman 26, 2004, by providing assistance to more than asters and contributed more than $16.1 3.3 million people through long-term recov- WATSON, for your efforts in introducing this million in financial support. Often be- ery programs and more than 80 million peo- yond the lens of cameras or public view piece of legislation. ple through disease control activities in the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- at some of the most devastated corners tsunami-affected countries; on Earth, the American Red Cross rep- er, I yield back the balance of my time. Whereas since 2001, the American Red Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I Cross and its partners in the Measles Initia- resents our country and our national yield back the balance of my time. tive have vaccinated more than 372 million spirit of generosity and hope. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The children in 48 countries against measles; and To honor Mr. Dunant’s legacy and question is on the motion offered by Whereas World Red Cross Red Crescent the work of thousands of volunteers the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Day will honor the efforts of Red Cross, Red and donors, the American Red Cross WATSON) that the House suspend the Crescent, and Magen David Adom employees and its partners will celebrate World rules and agree to the resolution, H. and volunteers who work tirelessly to allevi- Red Cross Red Crescent Day. This reso- ate human suffering: Now, therefore, be it lution pays tribute to this event and to Res. 294, as amended. Resolved, That the House of Representa- The question was taken; and (two- tives commends the humanitarian efforts of the work of thousands of volunteers thirds being in the affirmative) the Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David internationally. It reaffirms our coun- rules were suspended and the resolu- Adom National Societies worldwide on the try’s support for the world’s largest hu- tion, as amended, was agreed to. occasion of World Red Cross Red Crescent manitarian network and celebrates the The title was amended so as to read: Day. values of the Red Cross, the Red Cres- ‘‘A resolution commending the King- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cent, and Magen David Adom societies. dom of Lesotho for the enactment of a ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from I am pleased to note that for the first law to improve the status of married California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- time World Red Cross Red Crescent day women and ensure the access of mar- tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- will include Magen David Adom, ried women to property rights.’’. LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. Israel’s national Red Cross society, A motion to reconsider was laid on The Chair recognizes the gentle- which became a full member of the the table. woman from California. international movement in 2006. f GENERAL LEAVE I strongly support this resolution and Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I ask urge my colleagues to do the same. HONORING WORLD RED CROSS unanimous consent for all Members to Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- RED CRESCENT DAY have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- ance of my time. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I tend their remarks and include extra- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- move to suspend the rules and agree to neous material on the resolution under er, I yield myself such time as I may the resolution (H. Res. 378) honoring consideration. consume. World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, as The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- amended. objection to the request of the gentle- port of House Resolution 378 intro- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- woman from California? duced by my good friend and colleague tion. There was no objection. from Puerto Rico (Mr. FORTUN˜ O). The text of the resolution is as fol- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I This resolution commends the hu- lows: yield myself such time as I may con- manitarian efforts of Red Cross, Red H. RES. 378 sume. Crescent and Magen David Adom soci- Whereas World Red Cross Red Crescent Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- eties worldwide on the occasion of Day was observed on May 8, 2007; port of this resolution. World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.

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Madam Speaker, I ask ance to the world’s most vulnerable The question was taken; and (two- unanimous consent that all Members people, alleviating the suffering of citi- thirds being in the affirmative) the have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- zens afflicted by war, natural disasters rules were suspended and the resolu- tend their remarks and include extra- and other crises. tion, as amended, was agreed to. neous material on the bill under con- More than 233 million people world- The title was amended so as to read: sideration. wide received assistance from Red ‘‘Resolution commending the humani- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Cross, Red Crescent and Magen David tarian efforts of Red Cross, Red Cres- objection to the request of the gentle- Adom societies each year. When a tsu- cent, and Magen David Adom National woman from California? nami hit southeast Asia in 2005, those Societies worldwide on the occasion of There was no objection. societies were there. When hundreds of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.’’. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I rise millions of children require vaccina- A motion to reconsider was laid on in strong support of this bill and yield tion against measles and others dis- the table. myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the U.S. passport eases, those societies are there. When f the need arises in the future for hu- system is broken and the average b 1545 manitarian aid and relief, those soci- Americans are paying the price. We eties will be there. PASSPORT BACKLOG REDUCTION have heard their call for help and are As a Member of Congress from Flor- ACT OF 2007 here today to pass the Passport Back- log Reduction Act to help the State ida’s 18th District, I have witnessed Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I firsthand the good works of the Red Department address this bureaucratic move to suspend the rules and pass the crisis. Cross throughout its efforts to help the Senate bill (S. 966) to enable the De- Every citizen of our Nation has the victims of numerous hurricanes and partment of State to respond to a crit- right to hold a passport and getting tropical storms that have afflicted the ical shortage of passport processing one should only take a few weeks at residents of south Florida. personnel, and for other purposes, as most, but millions of Americans have I have also witnessed firsthand, in amended. had to wait for months on end simply my numerous trips to Israel, the relief The Clerk read the title of the Senate for the right to travel abroad. People work and the humanitarian assistance bill. are lining up at dawn every day at that the Magen David Adom has pro- The text of the Senate bill is as fol- passport offices around the country vided to so many, including, tragically, lows: trying to salvage trips at the last the many innocent victims of terror. S. 966 minute. They are desperate to get the Therefore, I am particularly pleased Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- one document that will let them see that in 2006, in a long overdue develop- resentatives of the United States of America in ailing relatives overseas, conduct im- ment, the International Committee of Congress assembled, portant business, or begin studying the Red Cross officially recognized SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. abroad programs. Magen David Adom as Israel’s national This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Passport A passport is much more than a trav- aid society. With much appreciation Backlog Reduction Act of 2007’’. el document, and these delays are for the good work of Red Cross, Red SEC. 2. REEMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN SERVICE much more than an inconvenience. A ANNUITANTS. Crescent and Magen David Adom soci- passport is proof of American identity eties everywhere, I urge the House to Section 824(g) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4064(g)) is amended— and, for many Americans with immi- adopt House Resolution 378, introduced (1) in paragraph (1)— grant heritage, a passport is proof of by my good friend, Mr. FORTUN˜ O. (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘; or’’ their identity and commitment to Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I rise and inserting a semicolon; America and the American idea. A today to voice my strong support for this reso- (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- passport must be available to any lution honoring the humanitarian work of the riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and American citizen who requests one, and Red Cross and the Red Crescent. (C) by adding at the end the following new delays that are currently clogging our In February of this year, southern Iowa was subparagraph— system are preventing American citi- ‘‘(C)(i) to provide assistance to consular hit by a devastating ice storm that caused zens from fully exercising their right of massive damage and left tens of thousands of posts with a substantial backlog of visa applications; or citizenship as well as freedom of travel. people without electricity or heat in the middle ‘‘(ii) to provide assistance to meet the de- Three years ago, Congress passed the of winter, some for more than ten days. mand resulting from the passport and travel law requiring travelers to show pass- The Red Cross moved expeditiously to set document requirements set forth in section ports if they were returning from any- up vitally needed shelters and coordinated 7209(b) of the Intelligence Reform and Ter- where in the Western hemisphere. De- with state and local governments to ensure rorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law mand for passports in the last year has that the needs of those affected by the storm 108–458; 8 U.S.C. 1185 note), including assist- been at record highs, but poor planning were met. ance related to the investigation of fraud in by top officials meant that the State In the immediate aftermath of the storm, I connection with an application for a pass- Department was unprepared to cope port.’’; and had the opportunity to tour Red Cross shelters (2) in paragraph (2)— with the surge in applications. throughout my district and to meet with Red (A) by striking ‘‘The authority’’ and in- My colleagues and I on the Foreign Cross volunteers. I was enormously impressed serting ‘‘(A) The authority’’; and Affairs Committee have been outraged with the Red Cross’s rapid, thorough, and (B) by adding at the end the following new by this poor planning and the resulting compassionate response to the disaster, subparagraphs: bottleneck. Last week the committee which affected everyone of my constituents. ‘‘(B) The authority of the Secretary to held a hearing on passport delays, and On behalf of the Second District of Iowa, I waive the application of subsections (a) we heard testimony about the hard- would like to extend my thanks to the Red through (d) for an annuitant pursuant to working employees who are working Cross for the services they provided in the subparagraph (C)(i) of paragraph (1) shall ter- through the night and giving up their minate on September 30, 2008. aftermath of the February storms. ‘‘(C) The authority of the Secretary to weekends to clear the backlog of appli- This resolution recognizes the type of work waive the application of subsections (a) cations. At passport bureaus across the I saw the Red Cross carrying out first-hand, through (d) for an annuitant pursuant to country the State Department has and I strongly urge its passage. subparagraph (C)(ii) of paragraph (1) shall shipped in junior staff, government fel- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- terminate on September 30, 2009.’’. lows, and rehired retirees to meet the er, I yield back the balance of our time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- crushing demand. Yet, phone calls to Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from regional passport bureaus and to con- yield back the balance of my time. California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- sular affairs offices have often gone un- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- answered on tens of thousands of occa- question is on the motion offered by LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. sions. Meanwhile, congressional offices

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S. 966 has already will assist the State Department’s ef- fraud investigations which have not passed the Senate and it is time to send this forts to get all of the filed passports kept pace with the dramatic increase bill on its way to the President’s desk for his back to waiting travelers, and keep up in passport applications. signature. I appreciate the expeditious consid- with the demand in the coming Of course, this bill is only a tem- eration of this legislation to give the State De- months. This bill lifts legal impedi- porary measure that will ease but will partment another tool to help them deal with ments so that the agency can hire re- not fix the larger problem. Senate bill the massive increase in the number of pass- tired foreign service officers to process 966 is no substitute for the budgeting, port applications. passport applications. Some of these hiring, and training that must be part I hate to say ‘‘I told you so’’ but in 2005 I officers will also be permitted to assist of the Department’s annual and long- predicted this train wreck. When I chaired the the officials who investigate passport range planning. We appreciate the sol- Small Business Committee, I held a hearing fraud to ensure that passports only go emn assurances at last week’s hearing on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative to those citizens who are eligible for that the Departments of State and (WHTI) in 2005 primarily to examine the effect them and who do not pose a security Homeland Security are now treating of WHTI on small business. At the time, I said risk. these problems with the seriousness that because of the amount of commerce with- Endless delays in exercising every that they deserve. I have no doubt that in the Western Hemisphere it ‘‘may make it citizen’s right to a passport are out- the Committee on Foreign Affairs next to impossible to fulfill the statutory man- rageous and absolutely unacceptable. under Chairman LANTOS’ leadership date to require this enhanced documentation.’’ So, I urge my colleagues to support will follow up to ensure that the cur- I recognize that Congress gave the Depart- this bill so the House can take one ad- rent problems are remedied promptly ments of State and Homeland Security a dif- ditional step to ensure that our citi- and avoided in the future. ficult mission to implement within a short time zens’ demands for their passports are The bill before us, Madam Speaker, is period. I was one of the 75 Members to vote met expeditiously. a small part of that remedy and de- against the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Madam Speaker, I strongly support serves our unanimous support. Prevention Act of 2004 that contained the this legislation, and I reserve the bal- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- WHTI mandate. ance of my time. ance of my time. However, since WHTI was implemented on Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I January 23, my office has been inundated with er, I yield myself such time as I may yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from frantic calls from constituents seeking pass- consume. Texas, Representative RUBE´ N ports to travel overseas. So far this year, my I rise in support of Senate bill 966, HINOJOSA. office has assisted 491 individuals with prob- the Passport Backlog Reduction Act. Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I lems in obtaining their passports for travel. For All of us have heard from our constitu- rise today in support of the Passport all of 2006, my office helped just 51 constituents. Millions of Americans are facing Backlog Reduction Act of 2007, or S. ents with passport problems. These calls are unprecedented delays in the processing 966. dominating the time of the caseworkers in my of their passport applications. As As I represent a district in south district offices. weeks become months, these painful Texas, ensuring a safe and secure bor- Although we have been 99 percent success- holdups have wrecked long-planned der which remains conducive to trade ful in getting people the passports they need travel, job opportunities, and family and travel is among my most urgent to travel, it has not been easy. Our case- obligations for thousands of our fellow priorities in Congress. For that reason, workers spend countless hours on the phone citizens. This situation is incompre- I greatly appreciate the work of Sen- each day with panicked constituents who face hensible and inexcusable. Officials ators SCHUMER and BIDEN, as well as the prospect of losing thousands of dollars should have anticipated and planned my colleagues Congressman CAPUANO and missing out on dream vacations if we can- for this increased demand when the and Congresswoman MCCARTHY, in not help them. And it seems we are always in new travel security requirements were bringing this legislation forward. crisis mode. Many passports do not get issued legislated 3 years ago. Several months ago, my constituents until two to three days before departure, and Furthermore, the State Department began reporting to me that they were that is done with a continual push from my has been collecting additional sur- not receiving the passports they needed staff. charges under authority granted by for spring and summer travel from the Despite constant monitoring and advocacy Congress 11⁄2 years ago for the express State Department within the Depart- by my staff, some constituents do not receive purpose of meeting the increased de- ment’s own posted timelines. As spring their passports within 48 hours of departure. mand for passports. But as we learned has turned to summer, many Ameri- The last resort for these constituents is to take at last week’s hearing before the For- cans have been unable to travel abroad a day off work and travel to downtown Chi- eign Affairs Committee, officials did and have missed many business, edu- cago—about two hours away—to get their not adequately prepare for the in- cational, and vacation opportunities as passports on an emergency basis. I am told creased demand that everyone knew a result of the State Department’s fail- that although these constituents arrive before would be coming, and there is no good ure to provide them with required trav- the required 7:00 a.m. opening time, it gen- explanation why. el documents. erally takes all day to get their passports. At the same time that the planning This bill will help to ease the backlog Madam Speaker, you might not feel as bad was botched by their superiors, I want of passport applications caused by the if these were people who did not follow the to praise the dedicated and hard- State Department’s mismanagement rules and who waited until the last minute to working individuals who have been by allowing retired workers to volun- get their passports. But a vast majority of the working on an extended and overtime tarily return to work without jeopard- people who seek our assistance have done schedule to address this backlog. izing their pension eligibility. These everything our Government asked of them. Madam Speaker, I am particularly im- volunteers will provide immediate as- They applied for their passports well within the pressed by the men and women of the sistance to the thousands of American allotted time to receive their passports on time Miami passport processing center who travelers who have requested their for their departures. And yet, their vacations have maintained their professionalism travel documentation in a timely man- and thousands of dollars of investments are in and their courtesy even in this high ner and expect the State Department jeopardy. pressure situation. to facilitate their travel plans. I applaud the State Department and DHS The bill before us will help in a lim- I hope that my colleagues will join for trying to ease the situation last month ited but an important way to restore me in providing relief to American when they agreed to allow people traveling to the timely passport processing that the travelers. Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean to depart as American public has every right to ex- Mr. MANZULLO. Madam Speaker, I rise in long as they had receipts in hand showing pect. By easing certain reemployment support of S. 966, which gives the Department they had applied for their U.S. passports. But restrictions, it will enable retired For- of State the authority to re-hire Foreign Serv- problems still occur. Some have applied, but

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I understand the goal of the WHTI, but its ernment’s failure to adequately prepare for the Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I implementation has been difficult. It has swell in passport demands. yield back the balance of my time. caused unnecessary anxiety and enormous I would like to express my sincere apprecia- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The amounts of work for my constituents and my tion for the men and women in the Houston question is on the motion offered by staff. We must come up with an alternative field office, who have worked tirelessly to en- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. way to enhance our security or make severe sure that as many Americans as possible re- WATSON) that the House suspend the adjustments in the way we manage WHTI so ceive the necessary travel documents. Wash- rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 966, as we don’t leave high and dry the people who ington has let them down by failing to provide amended. followed the rules to get their passports. them with the adequate resources and per- The question was taken; and (two- That is why I applaud the prompt scheduling sonnel to successfully do their job, and it has thirds being in the affirmative) the of S. 966 so shortly after the Senate passed failed the American people. This is a situation rules were suspended and the Senate the bill at the end of last month. I urge my col- that demands leadership from the top. bill, as amended, was passed. leagues to pass S. 966 so that the bill can be The Department of State Crisis Response A motion to reconsider was laid on signed into law by the President as soon as Act of 2007 is an important first step toward the table. alleviating the massive passport backlog that possible. f Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam has developed since the recent implementa- Speaker, our Nation is facing a serious back- tion of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initia- RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION log in the processing of passports. Since the tive, or WHTI. It allows the State Department OF MODELING AND SIMULATION new travel rules have been enacted, the num- to employ retired Foreign Service officers to TECHNOLOGY TO THE SECURITY ber of Americans applying for a passport has process passport applications. Many Foreign AND PROSPERITY OF THE increased dramatically. Unfortunately, the Service retirees already possess the nec- UNITED STATES number of Foreign Service officers responsible essary training and security clearance for Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam for the processing of passport requests re- these functions, and could therefore be rapidly Speaker, I move to suspend the rules mains far below the necessary capacity. This deployed to meet the ongoing crisis. and agree to the resolution (H. Res. discrepancy has led to long lines at passport Under the provisions of this act, Foreign 487) recognizing the contribution of offices nationwide and extended processing Service retirees can work without forgoing modeling and simulation technology to times. pension payments, provided that they either the security and prosperity of the During the summer months, travel typically provide assistance to consular posts with a United States, and recognizing mod- increases to and from the United States. To substantial backlog of visa applications, or eling and simulation as a National assist U.S. residents with the passport back- they provide assistance in meeting the pass- Critical Technology. logs, I have introduced H.R. 2845, a bill that port backlog resulting from the WHTI. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- I firmly believe we must do all in our power allows for an increase in Foreign Service offi- tion. to keep the American people, and our Nation cers trained to handle passport requests. My The text of the resolution is as fol- itself, safe. This includes constantly reviewing good friend from New York, Senator SCHUMER, lows: and, as need be, revising our entrance poli- successfully moved similar legislation through cies. However, I also believe that we owe it to H. RES. 487 the Senate, which we will be voting on today. the American taxpayers to do everything that Whereas the United States of America is a I am encouraged to see the House act on we can to allow free travel. We must work to great and prosperous Nation, and modeling this important and time sensitive issue and am and simulation contribute significantly to ensure that such a serious problem does not hopeful the President will quickly sign S. 699 that greatness and prosperity; occur in the future, while also working to im- to help alleviate the tremendous passport Whereas modeling and simulation in the mediately address the ongoing passport back- backlogs facing our constituents. United States is a unique application of com- log. I strongly support this legislation, which is Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam puter science and mathematics that depends an important first step toward alleviating the on the validity, verification, and reproduc- Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. existing passport delays, and I would like to ibility of the model or simulation, and de- 966, the Passport Backlog Reduction Act of encourage my colleagues to do the same. pends also on the capability of the thousands 2007. We are all very concerned by the ex- Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I rise of Americans in modeling and simulation ca- treme backlog in the passport system, and today to voice my strong support for the Pass- reers to develop these models; even more so by the apparent lack of ade- port Backlog Reduction Act. Whereas members of the modeling and sim- quate preparation that has led to the severe Our country’s passport system is broken. ulation community in government, industry, delays that our constituents are now experi- and academia have made significant con- The backlog in processing passport applica- tributions to the general welfare of the encing. I would like to thank Senator SCHUMER tions has been a severe burden on busi- United States, and while these contributions for introducing this important legislation. nesses and families. My constituents have are too numerous to enumerate, modeling Madam Speaker, we all recognize the need been forced to cancel or delay travel plans; and simulation efforts have contributed to to protect our Nation and to secure our bor- pay thousands of dollars for international the United States by— ders. As a senior member of the Committee flights they were unable to board; and lose de- (1) expanding the understanding of nuclear on Homeland Security, this has long been a posits on accommodations they were unable chain reactions during the Manhattan priority for me, and I appreciate the need to to use. The current situation is unacceptable. Project through some of the earliest simula- continually review and update the policies we The administration had 3 years to plan for tions replicating the reaction process, which ultimately contributed to the end of World use to permit entry into the United States. the new passport requirements, yet the De- However, I believe that the current delays are War II; partment of State was caught flat-footed by (2) serving as a foundational element of the far in excess of what is excusable. the surge in applications. Eliminating the back- Stockpile Stewardship Program, which en- I have witnessed the suffering of those wait- log as swiftly as possible should be a matter abled the President of the United States to ing to receive passports first I hand in Hous- of priority for the State and Homeland Security certify the safety, security, and reliability of ton, where my office shares a building with the Departments, and new passport requirements the nuclear stockpile for more than ten passport agency. I have spoken with many of for land and sea travel should not be enacted years without the use of live nuclear testing, the countless Americans who have carefully until the staffing infrastructure is in place to do which demonstrates the Nation’s commit- planned and saved money for family vaca- so. ment to nuclear nonproliferation; tions, only to lose the money spent on plane This bill allows the State Department to re- (3) accelerating the effectiveness of joint, coalition, and interagency training exer- tickets and hotel rooms when they are unable hire retired Foreign Service employees to staff cises, while dramatically reducing the costs to procure passports. Families in which only passport processing centers. By providing ac- of such exercises, as demonstrated by United one of many children receives a passport in cess to highly qualified staff, this bill will assist States Joint Forces Command’s 2007 home- time for travel. U.S. citizens desperate to trav- the State Department in reducing the backlog land security exercise, Noble Resolve, which el overseas to see ailing relatives. Business- in passport applications. was conducted virtually and required 5

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.029 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7808 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 months, 140 personnel, and $2,000,000 for de- Americans with strong foundations in understand the functioning of complex velopment, compared to a 2002 Millennium science, technology, engineering, and mathe- systems that would otherwise be im- Challenge exercise that was conducted live matics to contribute to the prosperity and possible to comprehend. It allows de- and required 5 years, 14,000 personnel, and security of the United States; velopers to understand their products $250,000,000 for development; Whereas other countries have recognized (4) preserving countless human lives, as the value of modeling and simulation as an better. It allows industry to save well as military and civilian aircraft, ships, opportunity to gain a competitive advantage money that would otherwise be spent and other vehicles through the rehearsal of over the United States economically and on experimentation and to allocate repeatable, simulated emergencies that oth- militarily, and some of these same countries those funds to other activities, and al- erwise could not have been practiced; produce more engineers each year than the lows our military to understand the (5) increasing the quality of health care United States; impacts of their weapons. through the development of medical simula- Whereas modeling and simulation efforts In short, modeling and simulation is tion training, which led the Food and Drug are critically dependent on a fundamental a very powerful tool that has improved education in science, technology, engineer- Administration to require such training for our lives in many ways. Americans physicians before certain high-risk proce- ing, and mathematics; dures to treat heart disease and strokes; Whereas modeling and simulation require lead the world in this technology, and (6) reducing the cost of health care, as unique knowledge, skills, and abilities that we should acknowledge that. It’s im- demonstrated by medical malpractice insur- are not adequately incorporated into govern- portant that we nurture this industry ance rate discounts being provided to anes- mental occupational classification codes; and stimulate its further growth. thesiologists and obstetricians who include and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- simulated procedures in their biennial train- Whereas advances in modeling and simula- ance of my time. ing requirements; tion can be achieved through innovation in Mr. FEENEY. Madam Speaker, I (7) simulating large scale natural or man- the private sector, and proper export con- want to thank Chairman GORDON for made disasters to improve the effectiveness trols and intellectual property rights are bringing this resolution successfully critical to the continued growth and innova- of local, State, and Federal first responders, through his committee, and I rise in law enforcement, and other agencies in- tion in this sector: Now, therefore, be it volved in a coordinated emergency response; Resolved, That the House of Representa- support of House Resolution 487, and (8) forecasting weather and predicting cli- tives— yield myself such time as I may con- mate change to enable scientists, industry, (1) commends those who have contributed sume. and policymakers to study the effects of cli- to the modeling and simulation efforts which Madam Speaker, House Resolution mate change and also to prepare for extreme have developed essential characteristics of 487 recognizes that modeling and sim- weather, such as hurricanes; our Nation; ulation technology is a national crit- (9) protecting rivers, waterways, and en- (2) urges that, consistent with previous ical technology essential for America’s legislation passed by this and previous Con- dangered species reliant on these waters long-term national security and her through the Environmental Protection gresses, science, technology, engineering, Agency’s hydrology Dynamic Stream Sim- and mathematics remain key disciplines for economic prosperity. ulation and Assessment Model, which pre- primary and secondary education; As a member of the House Modeling dicts impacts on water quality for the (3) encourages the expansion of modeling and Simulation Caucus, and rep- Truckee River, including its effect on Lake and simulation as a tool and subject within resenting one of the largest modeling Tahoe and other portions of its basin; higher education; and simulation clusters in the United (10) producing analysis that resulted in en- (4) recognizes modeling and simulation as a States, I urge that the House pass this hanced designs and construction of critical National Critical Technology; resolution to help retain America’s infrastructure, such as roads, interchanges, (5) affirms the need to study the national lead in this high-technology field. airports, harbors, railways, and bridges that economic impact of modeling and simula- Your child’s or your grandchild’s tion; increases transportation capacity and safety, video game represents one product of and reduces travel time and environmental (6) supports the development and imple- impact; and mentation of governmental classification the modeling and simulation industry. (11) providing National Aeronautics and codes that include separate classification for Aircraft training simulators provide Space Administration (NASA) astronauts modeling and simulation occupations; and another well-known example. training to ensure a safe and productive mis- (7) encourages the development and imple- Simulation uses combinations of sion in space, including the utilization of the mentation of ways to protect intellectual sound, sight and motion to make you Shuttle Training Aircraft, which simulates property of modeling and simulation enter- feel that you are experiencing an ac- real aircraft shuttle characteristics and en- prises. tual event. Modeling involves the com- ables NASA pilots to have 1,000 simulated The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- plex computer models used to create shuttle landings before they land the Space ant to the rule, the gentleman from these artificial environments. Shuttle for the first time as a glider; Tennessee (Mr. GORDON) and the gen- For training purposes, modeling and Whereas these contributions, in addition to tleman from Florida (Mr. FEENEY) each numerous contributions that are not listed simulation places people in an artifi- but that equally have brought prosperity to will control 20 minutes. cial, but seemingly real, environment our Nation, demonstrate that modeling and The Chair recognizes the gentleman and puts them through their paces. Un- simulation efforts have, and will continue from Tennessee. like live training, if you make a mis- to— GENERAL LEAVE take, you get to live another day and (1) provide vital strategic support func- Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam learn valuable lessons. tions to our Military; Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that In the latter part of the 20th century, (2) defend our freedom and advance United all Members have 5 legislative days the U.S. military revolutionized States interests around the world; within which to revise and extend their (3) promote better health care through im- warfighting by emphasizing this high- proved medical training, improved quality of remarks, and include extraneous mate- fidelity training that simulates the care, reduced medical errors, and reduced rial on H. Res. 487. stress and decision-making of actual cost; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there combat. Servicemen and -women gain (4) encourage comprehensive planning for objection to the request of the gen- experience and judgment previously national disaster and emergency prepared- tleman from Tennessee? only earned on the actual battlefield, ness response; There was no objection. often through serious injury and death. (5) improve and secure our critical infra- Substantial amounts of that simula- structure and transportation systems; b 1600 (6) protect the environment; and Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam tion and training come from my con- (7) allow the Nation to explore the Earth Speaker, I yield myself such time as I gressional district where representa- and space to further our understanding of may consume. tives of all service branches collabo- our world and universe; Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- rate with the University of Central Whereas modeling and simulation fre- port of H. Res. 487, which recognizes Florida and private contractors of all quently complements or replaces experimen- the contribution of modeling and sim- sizes to produce these training sys- tation where experimentation is hazardous, tems. As other speakers will note, expensive, or impossible, thus providing far ulation technology to the security and greater capability than experimentation prosperity of the United States, and other clusters of modeling and simula- alone; recognizing modeling and simulation tion excellence exist throughout the Whereas the modeling and simulation in- as a national critical technology. United States. dustry provides well-paying jobs to many Modeling and simulation is an impor- But such training expands beyond Americans and represents an opportunity for tant technology. It allows scientists to military uses. Commercial aviation’s

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.025 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7809 enviable safety record is due in part to Modeling and simulation software de- Central Florida achieved critical mass by aircraft simulator training that pre- signed in Illinois, for example, assists leveraging relationships among military, aca- pares cockpit crews to handle complex automotive engineers in designing en- demic, industry, and government entities. Lo- and fast-paced emergencies. gines that are more efficient, while re- cally, we refer to this rich and complex web of In that vein, medical simulation is ducing emissions that impact adversely cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships as an especially promising and emerging our environment. Modeling and simula- Team Orlando. field. By creating artificial, but seem- tion analysis is also used in the engi- Over 50 years before ‘‘jointness’’ and ingly real, environments, doctors and neering of major roads, bridges, har- ‘‘transformation’’ became favored concepts in nurses can hone their skills in using bors, railways and airports, all of the Department of Defense, the Navy and sophisticated and invasive medical which lead to increased transportation Army demonstrated these traits in Orlando by technology or in treating severely in- capacity and safety. starting a partnership for the development of jured patients. At the United States Joint Forces training systems. The Air Force and Marines Beyond training, modeling and sim- Command in the Fourth District of joined as full partners during the 1990s. All ulation replicates complex environ- Virginia, represented by Congressman military services use a common infrastructure ments, allowing planners and designers FORBES, modeling and simulation tools of facilities, contracting, administration, and to ask various ‘‘what if’’ questions. have accelerated the effectiveness of technology. Transportation planners simulate joint interagency exercises run by the Collaboration with academia is dem- highway networks to determine how command. One of their experimen- onstrated by the University of Central Florida best to alleviate congestion. Emer- tation projects is to enhance our na- and its Institute for Simulation and Training. gency management experts simulate tional security by running scenarios in The private sector is represented by a port- large-scale natural or manmade disas- an urban combat environment. The folio of Modeling and Simulation companies. ters to better improve coordinated goal is to provide lessons learned for Recognized and established entities are emergency responses. Hurricane our troops in theater before they en- present such as Lockheed Martin and SAIC. Katrina highlighted the need to better counter the same situation on the But Central Florida is also home to scores of use modeling and simulation in order ground. innovative, entrepreneurial start-ups such as to protect life and property during Because of these kinds of valuable IDEAL Technologies and Vcom3D. such disasters. contributions, this resolution honors The lessons learned from Central Florida’s Because of these growing numbers of modeling and simulation by recog- experience can be applied nationally. Mod- uses, the modeling and simulation in- nizing it as a national critical tech- eling and Simulation isn’t a zero-sum game dustry is rapidly growing and demands where success in one geographic area comes nology. National critical technology the best students with extensive math at the expense of another. This technology refers to those technologies essential and science backgrounds including psy- holds so much promise that everyone benefits to develop long-term national security chology, medicine, computer science, from national cooperation and collaboration. and economic prosperity for our coun- mathematics, engineering and physics. Today’s resolution will help create a unified In addition to the cluster in Central try. One example of the success histori- national identity for this technology. And it will Florida, there’s a great cluster of mod- cally of modeling and simulation is the raise this technology’s profile within the De- eling and simulation in the Fourth famous Manhattan Project. It was partment of Defense, other government agen- Congressional District represented by early models and simulators that al- cies, and the private sector. Congressman RANDY FORBES, and I’d lowed scientists to develop an under- Modeling and simulation allows us to better like to indulge my colleagues to para- standing of nuclear chain reactions understand and control complex systems phrase some important comments by that ultimately led to the end of World ranging from highway systems, manufacturing Congressman FORBES and then would War II. and processing facilities, and emergency man- like to insert his comments, the origi- America’s military have used simula- agement systems. Modeling and simulation nal text, in the RECORD. tors to train personnel for flying air- also trains people to handle complex and fast- Representative FORBES points out craft, ships, and we now use simulators paced situations ranging from warfighting to that we can test a new airplane in a to train soldiers and marines to detect emergency medical care. wind tunnel without risking human life roadside IEDs. So I urge support of this resolution recog- and without building full scale air- Additionally, in the past, medical nizing modeling and simulation as a National planes. The benefits and applications of malpractice insurance rates have in- Critical Technology. this technology are immediately obvi- cluded artificially high premiums be- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- ous. We can learn a system in a more cause it was difficult to reduce the ance of my time. cost-effective, timely and safer man- number of medical errors for certain Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam ner. And, furthermore, we can simulate medical procedures that were not rou- Speaker, let me just conclude by say- thousands of scenarios over and over tinely performed. Today, insurance dis- ing I think this is our 30th bill with Mr. again on a computer when it is too haz- counts are being provided to anesthe- FEENEY’s help out of the Science Com- ardous, expensive, or impossible to per- siologists and obstetricians who in- mittee. All have been bipartisan. All form real world tests. clude simulated procedures in their bi- but two have been unanimous. This is So, in short, modeling simulation ennial training requirements. another good piece of legislation. tools allow us to understand complex Madam Speaker, the advantages that Mr. FORBES. Madam Speaker, while nearly interactions that would otherwise be we have reaped from modeling and sim- all Members of this body have benefited from impossible to comprehend using other ulation go across all congressional dis- the application of modeling and simulation, or means. If modeling and simulation tricts and benefit all Americans in M-and-S, technology in one way or another, I sounds like it has the promise to dra- ways that are often unseen. I am want to briefly describe what we are talking matically change the way we apply thrilled to be a cosponsor of this reso- about when we discuss Modeling and Simula- science in our world, the fact is that it lution today. tion technology. ‘‘Modeling and Simulation’’ has already done so. I want to thank the chairman. The simply refers to replicating a system on a This resolution seeks to recognize future is very bright and modeling, smaller scale or on a computer for extensive the countless efforts of professionals simulation and training will lead the analysis. who have taken this technology and way to make it a safer, brighter future For example, we can test a new airplane in applied it to make the United States a for all Americans. a wind tunnel without risking human life and safer and more prosperous Nation. Central Florida represents one of the larger without building full-scale airplanes. The bene- The impact of modeling and simula- if not the largest Modeling and Simulation fits and applications of this technology are im- tion technology is felt in the private clusters in the United States. The Navy’s mediately obvious: we can learn about a sys- sector, academia, government, and NAVAIR Orlando and the Army’s PEO–STRI tem in a more cost-effective, timely, and safer across disciplines. Modeling and sim- are based in my District. Over 100 Modeling manner than analyzing the real thing. And fur- ulation tools have streamlined the de- and Simulation companies directly employ thermore, we can simulate thousands of sce- sign and manufacture of cars, homes, over 6,000 people. Having reached a critical narios over and over again on a computer boats and airplanes, to name a few de- mass in Central Florida, the Modeling and when it is too hazardous, expensive, or impos- vices. Simulation industry continues to expand. sible to perform a real-world experiment.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.044 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7810 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 So in short, M-and-S tools allow us to un- Modeling and simulation has become an es- the Virginia Modeling and Simulation Center derstand complex interactions that would oth- sential component in ensuring that we meet based out of Old Dominion University. There, erwise be impossible to comprehend using both the defense and domestic challenges of nearly 100 modeling and simulation profes- other means. If modeling and simulation tech- the 21st century. Modeling and simulation al- sionals seek new ways to apply this technology sounds like it has the promise to dra- lows us to easily and effectively sharpen the nology. matically change the way we apply science in tools, procedures, and decisions needed to We must invest now rather than later, and the world, the fact is, that is has already done address difficult and complex problems. This I applaud the efforts of the Administration and so—and this resolution seeks to recognize the critical technology allows us to build and de- this House towards that end. This investment countless efforts of the professionals who velop models of complex systems—whether a is particularly valuable as other countries con- have taken this technology and applied it to car, an airplane, an entire battlefield, or even tinue to produce more engineers than we make the United States a safer and more a major city’s evacuation plan—to see how graduate each year. prosperous Nation. certain actions will affect the end result. These This resolution is also meant to bring to the The impact of Modeling and Simulation simulations help us develop better and prac- attention of this body, that policy decisions technology is felt in the private sector, aca- tical analogies of real world situations. With made in Congress and in the Administration demia, government, and across all disciplines. the growing international challenges of the can either accelerate the implementation of M-and-S tools have streamlined the design 21st century, this technology is vital to the de- this technology, or unnecessarily slow its and manufacturing of cars, homes, boats, and fense of our great Nation. Simulating battle- growth. That’s why for the past 2 years, lead- airplanes. field conditions will sharpen the skills of the ers in modeling and simulation from govern- M-and-S software designed in Illinois is as- brave men and women serving in our armed ment, academia, and the private sector from sisting automotive engineers to design enforces. gines that are more efficient while reducing Madam Speaker, the practical uses of mod- around the country have come together in Vir- emissions. M-and-S analysis is also used in eling, analysis and simulation technology as a ginia to identify the key policy challenges that the engineering of major roads, bridges, har- training tool are boundless. Military and airline are affecting the modeling and simulation in- bors, railways, and airports—all of which lead pilots have been using this technology for dec- dustry. to increased transportation capacity and safe- ades. Congress should be interested in using For example, since last year, there has ty. this technology for homeland security, disaster been a prohibition in place that prevents the At the United States Joint Forces Command preparedness, and other ways to benefit the Department of Defense from purchasing any in the Fourth Congressional District in Virginia, public; the resolution before the House today flight simulator using a services contract. Now, M-and-S tools have accelerated the effective- ensures that this body is aware of how critical if that prohibition had been in place just one ness of joint and interagency exercises run by this technology is for our Nation. year earlier, the Army’s Flight School Twenty the Command. One of their experimentation Madam Speaker, I am proud to represent One at Fort Rucker, Alabama, would not have projects is to enhance our national security by the people and businesses of the Third Con- had the chance to revolutionize the way the running scenarios in an urban combat environ- gressional District of Virginia who are a part of Army’s future aviators train. Because the pro- ment. Their goal is to provide ‘‘lessons this important and growing sector of Virginia’s hibition came into affect after the service con- learned’’ for our troops in theater before they economy. In addition to our local military tract was signed, the Army was able to incor- encounter the same situation on the ground. bases supporting the Joint Forces Center in porate modern simulations into the heart of Because of these kinds of valuable contribu- Suffolk, our local colleges and universities and the training curriculum. As lawmakers, we tions, this resolution honors modeling and sim- NASA Langley Research Center on the Vir- ought to be aware of these policies, how they ulation by recognizing it as a National Critical ginia peninsula are engaged in applying peo- came about, and whether they are still valid or Technology. A National Critical Technology re- ple, tools and facilities to modeling, analysis have outlived their usefulness. fers to those technologies that are essential to and simulation technology. Hampton Roads is When we recognize a technology that has develop in order to ensure the long-term na- leading the way in modeling and simulation been instrumental to our Nation, it follows that tional security and economic prosperity of the technology. The Virginia Modeling, Analysis we should also understand the workforce that United States. I have already mentioned how and Simulation Center in Suffolk, Virginia, is a is producing these accomplishments. The pro- modeling and simulation has broadly contrib- premier facility that is second to none. fessionals who make up the modeling and uted to our national security and the economic The modeling and simulation industry is vital simulation community are scientists, mathe- prosperity, but let me name a few specific ex- to the growing economy of Hampton Roads maticians, programmers, and analysts. And amples: and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The unfortunately, we do not know much about During the Manhattan Project, it was early Hampton Roads Congressional Delegation them in part because they do not fit neatly into models and simulations that allowed scientists has a history of working together and we will any current category as defined by the Depart- to a developed understanding of nuclear chain continue to do so in promoting this important ment of Labor. There is also no nationwide es- reactions that ultimately led to the end of industry in this Congress. Using modeling and timate of how large the modeling and simula- World War II. simulation technology in the fields of science, tion community is; or whether our education America’s military have used simulators to national defense, homeland security and dis- system is producing an adequately technical train personnel for flying aircraft and ships, aster planning will better the lives of all Ameri- workforce. So the government’s classification and now they use simulators to train soldiers cans and make our great Nation safer. of occupational codes is another area where and marines to detect roadside IEDs. Madam Speaker, I am glad that the House Federal policy impacts modeling and simula- Additionally, in the past, medical malpractice is considering this resolution today and I en- tion technology. insurance rates have included artificially high courage all my colleagues to support this res- premiums because it was difficult to reduce olution and to learn more about this critical As many of my colleagues know, the De- the number of medical errors for certain med- technology. partment of Labor uses classification codes to ical procedures that were not routinely per- Mr. FORBES. Madam Speaker, in addition identify and describe many occupations. The formed. Today, however, insurance discounts to formally recognizing modeling and simula- codes identify the projected job market, and are being provided to anesthesiologists and tion contributions, H. Res 487 urges Congress the typical skills, education, and experience obstetricians who include simulated proce- to continue to invest in critical science, tech- requirements. Particularly for occupations re- dures in their biennial training requirements. nology, engineering, and mathematics, or lated to critical technologies such as modeling I commend those that have used M-and-S STEM education—disciplines that are essen- and simulation, it is important that we identify tools to make great contributions to this coun- tial to the expansion of modeling and simula- these details. With this information, we can try. tion technology. Previous Congresses, as well learn if the number of technical graduates Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I as this Congress, have demonstrated a deep each year can match expected modeling and rise in support of House Resolution 487, which commitment to furthering STEM education. simulation job growth, and we can identify the recognizes modeling and simulation as a na- Because the skills required for modeling and economic impact this industry has had across tional critical technology. I would like to thank simulation develop over a long period of the country. my friend from Virginia’s Fourth Congressional time—it is essential that we begin to develop Madam Speaker, as Members consider their District and the chair of the Congressional these critical skills in our children now. vote on this measure today, I would encour- Modeling and Simulation Caucus, Congress- Already, academic programs for modeling age my colleagues to keep in mind how this man RANDY FORBES, for introducing this im- and simulation have sprung up across the technology can break some of the logjams portant resolution. country, at places such as Texas A&M and at that seem to know no solution. For instance,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.027 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7811 medical errors persist even in the best hos- COLONEL CHARLES D. MAYNARD (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, pitals. But, these errors could likely be re- LOCK AND DAM map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the lock and duced if we can train our medical profes- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of sionals in situations that replicate the most dam referred to in subsection (a) shall be Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Colonel common errors or scenarios without ever see- pend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. Charles D. Maynard Lock and Dam’’. ing a patient. Simulation can also extend the 781) to redesignate Lock and Dam No. 5 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- value of each defense dollar, which will only of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from become more important as rising entitlement Navigation System near Redfield, Ar- spending squeezes overall discretionary Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) kansas, authorized by the Rivers and and the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. spending, which includes defense spending. Harbors Act approved July 24, 1946, as We can increase the opportunity for inter- WESTMORELAND) each will control 20 the ‘‘Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock minutes. agency cooperation by decreasing the finan- and Dam’’. cial and time costs associated with exposing The Chair recognizes the gentle- The Clerk read the title of the bill. woman from Texas. department-long bureaucrats to other agen- The text of the bill is as follows: GENERAL LEAVE cies. One way to do this is through simulated H.R. 781 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of exercises and interagency education and train- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ing. Just five years ago, a large scale defense resentatives of the United States of America in Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- exercise was run with many personnel in real- Congress assembled, mous consent that all Members have 5 time. It required 5 years, 14,000 personnel, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. legislative days to revise and extend and 250 million dollars. Congress finds the following: their remarks and include extraneous This year, a recent interagency exercise at (1) Colonel Charles D. Maynard, who served material on the bill under consider- U.S. Joint Forces Command was conducted to the Nation with distinction as an engineer ation. practice responding to a natural and a man- officer in World War II and afterwards The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there made disaster. It required only 5 months, 140 oversaw the massive buildup of work on the objection to the request of the gentle- personnel and 2 million dollars to develop. ‘‘Arkansas River Project’’ in the early 1960s which at the time was the largest civil works woman from Texas? Madam Speaker, the price of many things that project ever undertaken by the Corps of En- There was no objection. the government buys only goes up with time. gineers while concurrently overseeing con- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of But, with modeling and simulation, we can im- struction of Greers Ferry and Beaver Dams Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself prove the value of each taxpayer’s dollar by on the White River. as much time as I may consume. saving money on personnel costs, equipment, (2) Colonel Charles D. Maynard was as- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of and time. signed as district engineer of the Little Rock H.R. 781, offered by my colleague, Mr. Modeling and Simulation also contributed to Engineer District for 3 years during which ROSS of Arkansas, to redesignate lock finding a solution to the concerns of nuclear time he directed planning, design, and con- and dam No. 5 of the McClellan-Kerr testing. For a long time, there was a tension struction of 13 locks and dams of the McClel- lan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation Project. Arkansas River Navigation System as between wanting to have certainty in the reli- (3) Colonel Charles D. Maynard success- the Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock ability of our nuclear stockpile that at the time, fully met the challenging schedules set by and Dam. The bill has the support of was believed to only be achieved by live test- Congress and the Administration while co- the entire Arkansas delegation. ing. But there were also concerns that more ordinating with a host of state and Federal Colonel Maynard made an undeniable testing by the United States would negatively agencies in Arkansas and Oklahoma. contribution to the State of Arkansas impact our nuclear nonproliferation efforts. (4) Colonel Charles D. Maynard served as through his professional duties and so- Fortunately, an acceptable solution came in Chairman and President of the Water Re- cial services. Educated at West Point, the form of modeling and simulation. sources Association of America, President of the Arkansas Basin Association, member of he was the district engineer of the Lit- At the Government’s Department of Energy tle Rock Engineer District for 3 years, national laboratories in California and New the Arkansas Basin Coordinating Committee of the Arkansas Basin Development Associa- where he oversaw the planning, design Mexico, modeling and simulation tools serve tion. and construction of the 13 locks and as a foundational element of the National Nu- (5) Colonel Charles D. Maynard actively dams on the McClellan-Kerr. At the clear Security Administration’s Stockpile Stew- promoted development of waterborne trans- time, this was the largest civil works ardship Program, which enables the President portation in Arkansas and was appointed by project ever undertaken in the State of of the United States to certify the safety secu- 3 governors to serve on the Arkansas Water- Arkansas. ways Commission for 21 years. rity and reliability of nuclear stockpile for more To this day, the locks and dams pro- than 10 years without the use of live nuclear (6) Colonel Charles D. Maynard provided Congressional testimony in support of the vide inland waterway transportation testing. So, we are able to have full certainty for commerce and well-paying jobs for as to the readiness of our primary deterrent, McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, Fourche Creek Flood Control many of the residents of Arkansas. Bil- while also demonstrating the Nation’s commit- Project, and Montgomery Point Lock and lions of dollars in goods move through ment to nuclear nonproliferation. Dam on behalf of various Arkansas associa- the State’s ports each year. Madam Speaker, we are at the tip of the tions and committees, and was named as a Colonel Maynard was an integral iceberg as to what other issues modeling and member of the Arkansas River Hall of Fame. connection between the project and simulation can address. I urge passage of this (7) Colonel Charles D. Maynard, who died resolution that commends past modeling and on October 22, 2005, served in numerous com- Congress: he provided congressional simulation successes, and which presents a munity and civic roles, including the United testimony in support of McClellan- glimpse of the kinds of issues this House must States Savings Bond Coordinator for Arkan- Kerr, and he consistently met the dead- address in the future to advance the benefits sas for 10 years, Campaign Chairman for the lines our body designated for the of this technology for the security and econ- United Way of Pulaski County, Chairman project. Emeritus of Central Arkansas Radiation Because of his work promoting wa- omy of this country. Treatment Center, and President of the Lit- Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam terborne transportation in Arkansas, tle Rock Chamber of Commerce. Colonel Maynard was appointed by Speaker, I yield back the balance of (8) Colonel Charles D. Maynard was a dedi- my time. cated citizen who served on a number of three separate Governors to serve on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The boards supporting his state and local com- the Arkansas Waterways Commission. question is on the motion offered by munity including Arkansas Arts Center, the He served on the commission for 21 the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Arkansas Symphony, and the Foundation years. GORDON) that the House suspend the Board of the University of Arkansas for Med- His civil roles included a variety of rules and agree to the resolution, H. ical Sciences. leadership positions for charity groups Res. 487. SEC. 2. LOCK AND DAM REDESIGNATION. to better our society and for groups The question was taken; and (two- (a) REDESIGNATION.—Lock and Dam No. 5 of such as the Little Rock Chamber of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Naviga- Commerce to help promote business in thirds being in the affirmative) the tion System near Redfield, Arkansas, au- rules were suspended and the resolu- thorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act ap- his community. tion was agreed to. proved July 24, 1946, shall be known and re- Although Colonel Maynard passed A motion to reconsider was laid on designated as the ‘‘Colonel Charles D. May- away October 22, 2005, he remains a the table. nard Lock and Dam’’. symbol of how best to engineer our

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:27 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.052 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7812 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 civil works projects for the benefit of of the U.S. House of Representatives in to not only the State of Arkansas but all. His memory could also be used to a bipartisan manner. to the entire Nation. This resolution call attention to the vital role inland I am also pleased that this legisla- will write into history Colonel waterways have for our economy, and tion has received the support and co- Maynard’s countless contributions. As remind us of the improvements and sponsorship of the entire Arkansas con- such, I am proud to sponsor a resolu- necessary maintenance projects needed gressional delegation. I would like to tion that commemorates his life’s work for our commerce on these rivers to personally thank Congressman JOHN and achievements by redesignating thrive. BOOZMAN, a Republican; Congressmen Lock and Dam No. 5 of the McClellan- I urge my colleagues to join with me VIC SNYDER and MARION BERRY, Demo- Kerr Arkansas River Navigation Sys- in supporting H.R. 781. crats. The entire Arkansas delegation tem as the Colonel Charles D. Maynard Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- in a bipartisan manner have come to- Lock and Dam. I urge my fellow col- ance of my time. gether in this legislation. leagues to vote in favor of this worth- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Colonel Charles D. Maynard served while legislation today. Speaker, I yield myself as much time our Nation with distinction as an engi- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam as I may consume. neer officer in World War II. Following Speaker, I have no further requests for Madam Speaker, the Arkansas River the war, Colonel Maynard oversaw the time, and I yield back the balance of system provides navigation, flood pro- Arkansas River Project in the early my time. tection, hydropower, water supply and 1960s, which at the time was the most Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of recreation for millions of Americans. substantial and largest civil works Texas. Madam Speaker, I have no fur- This body of water provides a 9-foot project ever undertaken, ever under- ther requests for time, and I yield back navigation channel that is almost 445 taken, by Corps of Engineers. At the the balance of my time. miles long and is controlled over this same time Colonel Maynard also The SPEAKER pro tempore. The length by 17 locks and dams. oversaw the construction of Greers question is on the motion offered by Madam Speaker, lock and dam No. 5, Ferry and Beaver Dams on the White the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. River in Arkansas. which this legislation would name EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the Colonel Maynard was also the Little after Colonel Charles Maynard, became House suspend the rules and pass the Rock Corps District Engineer in charge operational in 1968. This is a vital piece bill, H.R. 781. of construction of all locks and dams in of infrastructure where almost 9 mil- The question was taken; and (two- Arkansas from 1962 to 1965. During that lion tons of commodities pass through thirds being in the affirmative) the time he directed planning, design, and it annually. rules were suspended and the bill was construction of 13, 13, locks and dams Prior to his work as district engineer passed. of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River in Little Rock, Arkansas, Colonel May- A motion to reconsider was laid on Navigation Project. nard served in the Army in New Guinea In addition to his work with the the table. and the Philippines during World War Corps, Colonel Maynard actively pro- f II and later supported the Berlin airlift moted the development of waterborne HONORING UNITED PARCEL as an engineer in charge of construc- transportation in Arkansas and was ap- SERVICE tion at Keflavik Field in Iceland. pointed by three Governors to a pres- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Madam Speaker, Colonel Maynard tigious position on the Arkansas Wa- Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- oversaw many of the Army Corps of terways Commission, where he served Engineers construction projects along for 21 years. He also served as Chair- pend the rules and agree to the resolu- the Arkansas River. Under his watch, man and President of the Water Re- tion (H. Res. 375) honoring United Par- Colonel Maynard directed the con- sources Association of America, Presi- cel Service and its 100 years of commit- struction of 13 of the 17 locks along the dent of the Arkansas Basin Associa- ment and leadership in the United river. tion, and he was a member of the Ar- States, as amended. Due to his military education, man- kansas Basin Coordinating Committee. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- agement skills and World War II expe- As a member of the Arkansas River tion. rience, he was uniquely qualified for Hall of Fame, Colonel Maynard pro- The text of the resolution is as fol- his assignment as the Little Rock dis- vided congressional testimony in sup- lows: trict engineer. This designation is an port of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas H. RES. 375 appropriate honor for Colonel River Navigation System, the Fourche Whereas United Parcel Service (in this resolu- Maynard’s achievements and contribu- Creek Flood Control Project, and the tion referred to as ‘‘UPS’’) provides solutions tions. Montgomery Point Lock and Dam on that connect the flow of goods, funds, and in- I urge all Members to support H.R. behalf of various Arkansas associations formation in the United States to more than 200 781. and committees. countries, including delivery service to every ad- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- In addition to his numerous accom- dress in North America and Europe, through its expansive transportation network, thus truly ance of my time. plishments in waterways, Colonel May- synchronizing global commerce; Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of nard was also a dedicated citizen who Whereas UPS was founded in 1907 as the Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such served in a variety of community and American Messenger Company by James E. time as he may consume to Mr. ROSS of civic roles in the State of Arkansas. ‘‘Jim’’ Casey in Seattle, Washington, with $100 Arkansas. These included his service as the borrowed from a friend and has grown from a 2- Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise United States Savings Bond Coordi- person message delivery firm into a 427,000-plus today in support of H.R. 781. This legis- nator for Arkansas for 10 years, the employee global transportation and logistics cor- lation honors and recognizes the life Campaign Chairman for the United poration that moves nearly 15,000,000 packages through its network each business day; and work of Colonel Charles D. May- Way of Pulaski County, the Chairman Whereas Jim and his partner, Claude Ryan, nard by redesignating lock and dam of Central Arkansas Radiation Treat- focused on providing the best service and lowest No. 5 of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas ment Center, and President of the Lit- rates to launch what would become the world’s River Navigation System as the Colo- tle Rock, Arkansas Chamber of Com- largest package delivery service; nel Charles D. Maynard Lock and Dam. merce. Whereas the American Messenger Company Finally, Colonel Maynard’s steadfast acquired its first delivery car, a Model T Ford, b 1615 service on numerous boards and coun- in 1913 and operates today a vehicle fleet of al- I would like to first thank Chairman cils at the State and local level will most 92,000 vehicles; OBERSTAR and subcommittee Chairman never be forgotten. These include the Whereas, in 1913, the American Messenger JOHNSON, along with Ranking Member Arkansas Arts Center, the Arkansas Company merged with competitor Evert ‘‘Mac’’ McCabe and selected the name Merchants Par- MICA and subcommittee Ranking Mem- Symphony, and the Foundation Board cel Delivery; ber BAKER and Mr. WESTMORELAND of of the University of Arkansas for Med- Whereas, in 1919, Merchants Parcel Delivery Georgia for their support and assist- ical Sciences. made its first expansion beyond Seattle to Oak- ance in moving this bill from the The life and work of Colonel Charles land, California, and adopted its present name, Transportation Committee to the floor D. Maynard were immensely important United Parcel Service;

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.048 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7813 Whereas, in 1929, UPS became the first pack- bike messenger service into a world- Madam Speaker, I believe it is fitting age delivery company to provide air service and wide transportation and logistics cor- that we honor this tremendous operates today the world’s eighth largest airline; poration. Today UPS is the world’s achievement, and I urge all Members Whereas, during the Second World War, UPS largest package delivery company, em- to support this resolution and recog- still continued to grow by expanding employment opportunities to, and capitalizing on the ploying over 427,000 workers, utilizing nize what brown has done for us. talents of, women in the workforce; approximately 92,000 vehicles and oper- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Whereas, in 1975, UPS forged the ‘‘Golden ating the world’s eighth largest airline. ance of my time. Link’’, becoming the first package delivery com- UPS plays an integral role in the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of pany to serve every address in the continental movement of goods in the constantly Texas. Madam Speaker, I simply want- United States and began its first operations out- changing global economy, moving over ed to add that UPS also is very envi- side the United States in Ontario, Canada; 15 million packages through its net- ronmentally sensitive and uses natural Whereas UPS continues to expand its role as work each business day. It is an impor- gas in metropolitan areas. a provider of transportation-based and supply I would move that we support this chain services; tant spoke in the global transportation Whereas UPS has earned numerous awards wheel, connecting the flow of goods and resolution. for its outstanding business practices, recog- information in the United States to Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam nizing the company’s values and commitment to more than 200 countries. Speaker, I rise in strong support of House social responsibility and diversity; In 1929, UPS became the first pack- Resolution 375, which honors the United Par- Whereas the Environmental Protection Agen- age delivery company to provide air cel Service, UPS, and its 100 years of com- cy awarded UPS the Clean Air Excellence service. In 1975, it became the first mitment and leadership in the United States. Award, citing UPS’s alternative fuel program package delivery company to serve Of the 425,000 jobs that UPS provides to under which the UPS ‘‘Green Fleet’’ recently hard-working people across the globe, 16,000 passed the 100,000,000 mile mark; every address in the continental USA. Whereas UPS plays a major philanthropic UPS’s contributions to our Nation go of them are in my home State of New Jersey. leadership role in the United States and has beyond simply transporting goods or Included in that number are the employees made significant contributions to numerous providing logistics to our businesses. It that work at the Ramapo Ridge Data Center in charitable organizations around the world; has maintained its role as a leader in Mahwah, NJ, in my District, one of two data Whereas, over the past 100 years, UPS has good business practices, with a com- centers supporting UPS worldwide computer gone through many transformations, growing mitment to social responsibility and operations. from a small messenger company to a leading diversity. It has also made a signifi- UPS has made it a priority to integrate itself provider of air, ocean, ground, and electronic cant dedication to environmental stew- into the local community and has been a mag- services, while remaining true to its modest ori- net for jobs in a variety of positions; from the gins and commitment to customer service; and ardship through the UPS ‘‘Green Whereas UPS maintains its reputation for in- Fleet,’’ which recently passed the 100 high-tech workers at the Mahwah Data Center tegrity, reliability, employee ownership, and million mark. The company also plays to the uniformed delivery people we meet on customer service: Now, therefore, be it an important philanthropic role in the a daily basis in offices across the country. Resolved, That the House of Representa- United States and has made sizable UPS continues to actively recruit from the tives— contributions to numerous charitable local colleges and universities in my district, (1) recognizes United Parcel Service’s role organizations around the world. with internship and co-op opportunities for stu- in the global transportation system as the dents who are studying Computer Science, In- world’s largest package delivery company; I encourage my colleagues to join me and in supporting House Resolution 375. formation Systems, Industrial Engineering, and (2) celebrates United Parcel Service’s 100th Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Mathematics. anniversary. ance of my time. UPS has also been recognized for its com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam mitment to diversity. Twenty-nine percent of ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Speaker, I yield myself such time as I UPS’s IT population is female, far higher than Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) may consume. the IT population as a whole. In 2006, UPS and the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- was recognized as one of America’s most WESTMORELAND) each will control 20 port of H. Res. 375, honoring the United supportive companies of both black and His- minutes. Parcel Service and its 100 years of com- panic engineering students by two inde- The Chair recognizes the gentle- mitment and leadership in the United pendent surveys. Truly this is a company that woman from Texas. States, and all across this world. has made a commitment to reach out to popu- GENERAL LEAVE It is increasingly difficult for busi- lations traditionally underrepresented in high- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of nesses to survive in today’s global tech fields, and has continued to excel while Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- economy, and I am proud to offer this doing so. mous consent that all Members may resolution honoring UPS as a company With more and more American jobs being have 5 legislative days within which to that has not only survived but one that created in the services industry, it is compa- revise and extend their remarks and in- has continued to grow and prosper for nies such as UPS that serve as a great exam- clude extraneous material on H. Res. 100 years not only in this country but ple of how U.S. businesses are adapting to 375. all over the world. our changing economy. When the American The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there In 1907, when Mr. James E. Casey bor- Messenger Company acquired its first delivery objection to the request of the gentle- rowed $100 from a friend to start a de- car, a Ford Model T, in 1913, perhaps the woman from Texas? livery company, I am sure that it was founders could have envisioned the nearly There was no objection. impossible for him to envision what his 100,000 cars, vans, trucks, and motorcycles Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of hard work would become. that today comprise the delivery fleet of UPS. Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself Whether it was purchasing his first But surely they could not have envisioned the such time as I may consume. delivery car in 1913, becoming the first 14.5 million page views that www.ups.com I rise today in strong support of H. package delivery company to provide averages per day or the nearly 5,500 tech- Res. 375, honoring United Parcel Serv- air service in 1929, or using alternative nology employees currently employed by UPS. ice and its 100 years of commitment fuels to power its fleet, UPS has con- As companies continue to adapt to the chang- and leadership in the United States. tinued to embrace technological ad- ing global economy, it is entirely appropriate This resolution, as introduced by the vancements in order to better serve its that this House of Representatives recognize gentleman from Georgia (Mr. WEST- customers. one such company that has not only adapted, MORELAND), honors the 100th anniver- Now, 100 years after its inception, but also stayed ahead of the curve for 100 sary of the United Parcel Service and UPS is a 427,000-employee global trans- years, while at the same time staying true to recognizes its role in our global transportation corporation that moves near- its original mission of delivering parcels from portation system. ly 15 million packages through its net- one to another. Since its founding in 1907 by James work each business day. While UPS is Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam E. ‘‘Jim’’ Casey and Claude Ryan in Se- headquartered in my home State of Speaker, this year we recognize the 100th An- attle, Washington, with $100 borrowed Georgia, its presence is felt in every niversary of the United Parcel Service, or from a friend, United Parcel Service congressional district and all around UPS. UPS was founded in 1907 as the Amer- has grown from a two-person foot and the globe. ican Messenger Company by James E. Casey

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Since then, they have grown the table. out in a county for which a distressed county from a 2-person message delivery firm into a designation is in effect under section 14526, f 80 percent of the cost of that operation; or 427,000-plus employee global transportation APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVEL- ‘‘(C) in the case of a project to be carried and logistics corporation that moves nearly OPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF out for a county for which an at-risk county 15,000,000 packages through its network each 2007 designation is in effect under section 14526, business day. 70 percent of the cost of that operation.’’; The 4th Congressional District is home to Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of and the Oak Street Processing facility. This facility Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- (2) in subsection (f)— employs hundreds of hard-working individuals pend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. (A) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘paragraph and is critical to UPS’ Long Island operations. 799) to reauthorize and improve the (2)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraphs (2) and (3)’’; program authorized by the Appa- and I am proud to have such an instrumental facil- (B) by adding at the end the following: ity in my district. I want to thank the UPS em- lachian Regional Development Act of ‘‘(3) AT-RISK COUNTIES.—The maximum ployees from the Oak Street Facility and 1965, as amended. Commission contribution for a project to be throughout the nation, for their continued serv- The Clerk read the title of the bill. carried out in a county for which an at-risk ice and dedication to our country’’. The text of the bill is as follows: county designation is in effect under section Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam H.R. 799 14526 may be increased to the lesser of— Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(A) 70 percent; or ‘‘(B) the maximum Federal contribution Res. 375, Honoring United Parcel Service and resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, percentage authorized by this section.’’. its 100 years of commitment and leadership in (c) ASSISTANCE FOR PROPOSED LOW- AND the United States. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS.—Section I have a UPS facility in my district on This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Appalachian 14503 of title 40, United States Code, is Sweetwater Lane in Houston and I have vis- Regional Development Act Amendments of amended— 2007’’. ited the facility many times to speak with man- (1) by striking subsection (d)(1) and insert- agement and the employees who are rep- SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS; ing the following: MAXIMUM COMMISSION CONTRIBU- ‘‘(1) LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.—A resented by the International Brotherhood of TION. loan under subsection (b) for the cost of Teamsters. I even delivered packages with the (a) GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE.—Sec- planning and obtaining financing (including UPS employees a few years ago on the Belt- tion 14321(a) of title 40, United States Code, the cost of preliminary surveys and analyses way 8 and Intercontinental Airport Route. is amended— of market needs, preliminary site engineer- Many of my constituents work at this UPS lo- (1) by striking paragraph (1)(A)(i) and in- ing and architectural fees, site options, ap- cation and I am pleased that UPS continues to serting the following: plication and mortgage commitment fees, ‘‘(i) the amount of the grant shall not ex- be a responsible employer and corporate cit- legal fees, and construction loan fees and dis- ceed— counts) of a project described in that sub- izen. ‘‘(I) 50 percent of administrative expenses; Many businesses have difficulties surviving section may be made for up to— ‘‘(II) at the discretion of the Commission, ‘‘(A) 50 percent of that cost; over time, but UPS has stayed strong for 100 if the grant is to a local development district ‘‘(B) in the case of a project to be carried years. We appreciate their strong relationship that has a charter or authority that includes out in a county for which a distressed county with the local communities and the services the economic development of a county or a designation is in effect under section 14526, they provide worldwide. I am pleased to honor part of a county for which a distressed coun- 80 percent of that cost; or UPS for their 100 years of service and I urge ty designation is in effect under section ‘‘(C) in the case of a project to be carried 14526, 75 percent of administrative expenses; my colleagues to do the same. out for a county for which an at-risk county or designation is in effect under section 14526, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘(III) at the discretion of the Commission, rise today in support of H. Res. 375—Hon- 70 percent of that cost.’’; and if the grant is to a local development district (2) by striking subsection (e)(1) and insert- oring United Parcel Service and its 100 years that has a charter or authority that includes ing the following: of commitment and leadership in the United the economic development of a county or a ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A grant under this sec- States—and the more than 1000 UPS drivers, part of a county for which an at-risk county tion for expenses incidental to planning and managers and other employees in the Third designation is in effect under section 14526, obtaining financing for a project under this District of Nebraska. 70 percent of administrative expenses;’’; and section that the Secretary considers to be Founded in 1907, UPS has become an ev- (2) by striking paragraph (2)(A) and insert- unrecoverable from the proceeds of a perma- ing the following: eryday sight for many of us. In Washington, nent loan made to finance the project shall— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in DC it is not remarkable to see one of the big, ‘‘(A) not be made to an organization estab- subparagraph (B), of the cost of any activity lished for profit; and brown trucks every day. eligible for financial assistance under this ‘‘(B) except as provided in paragraph (2), But for people in rural Nebraska, UPS is an section, not more than— not exceed— invaluable resource. Rural delivery service— ‘‘(i) 50 percent may be provided from ‘‘(i) 50 percent of those expenses; for many—is a life-line for homes far away amounts appropriated to carry out this sub- ‘‘(ii) in the case of a project to be carried from the local post office. UPS prides itself on title; out in a county for which a distressed county delivery service to every address in North ‘‘(ii) in the case of a project to be carried designation is in effect under section 14526, out in a county for which a distressed county America and Europe, including areas where 80 percent of those expenses; or designation is in effect under section 14526, ‘‘(iii) in the case of a project to be carried neighbors can be separated by miles of ranch 80 percent may be provided from amounts ap- and farmland. out in a county for which an at-risk county propriated to carry out this subtitle; or designation is in effect under section 14526, I have had the honor of meeting with some ‘‘(iii) in the case of a project to be carried 70 percent of those expenses.’’. UPS drivers, and I look forward to doing so out in a county for which an at-risk county (d) TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY again in the near future. Until then, I say designation is in effect under section 14526, INITIATIVE.—Section 14504 of title 40, United ‘‘thank you’’ to all UPS employees and to 70 percent may be provided from amounts ap- States Code, is amended by striking sub- ‘‘keep up the great work.’’ propriated to carry out this subtitle.’’. section (b) and inserting the following: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of (b) DEMONSTRATION HEALTH PROJECTS.— ‘‘(b) LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.— Section 14502 of title 40, United States Code, Of the cost of any activity eligible for a Texas. Madam Speaker, I have no fur- is amended— grant under this section, not more than— ther requests for time, and I yield back (1) by striking subsection (d)(2) and insert- ‘‘(1) 50 percent may be provided from the balance of my time. ing the following: amounts appropriated to carry out this sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.— tion; question is on the motion offered by Grants under this section for the operation ‘‘(2) in the case of a project to be carried the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. (including initial operating amounts and op- out in a county for which a distressed county EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the erating deficits, which include the cost of at- designation is in effect under section 14526, House suspend the rules and agree to tracting, training, and retaining qualified 80 percent may be provided from amounts ap- the resolution, H. Res. 375, as amended. personnel) of a demonstration health project, propriated to carry out this section; or whether or not constructed with amounts ‘‘(3) in the case of a project to be carried The question was taken; and (two- authorized by this section, may be made for out in a county for which an at-risk county thirds being in the affirmative) the up to— designation is in effect under section 14526, rules were suspended and the resolu- ‘‘(A) 50 percent of the cost of that oper- 70 percent may be provided from amounts ap- tion, as amended, was agreed to. ation; propriated to carry out this section.’’.

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(e) ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE.—Section ‘‘(3) in the case of a project to be carried SEC. 7. ADDITIONS TO APPALACHIAN REGION. 14505 of title 40, United States Code, is out in a county for which an at-risk county (a) KENTUCKY.—Section 14102(a)(1)(C) of amended by striking subsection (c) and in- designation is in effect under section 14526, title 40, United States Code, is amended— serting the following: 70 percent may be provided from amounts ap- (1) by inserting ‘‘Metcalfe,’’ after ‘‘(c) LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.— propriated to carry out this section. ‘‘Menifee,’’; Of the cost of any activity eligible for a ‘‘(c) SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance (2) by inserting ‘‘Nicholas,’’ after ‘‘Mor- grant under this section, not more than— under this section may be provided from gan,’’; and ‘‘(1) 50 percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this (3) by inserting ‘‘Robertson,’’ after ‘‘Pu- amounts appropriated to carry out this sec- section in combination with amounts made laski,’’. tion; available under other Federal programs or (b) OHIO.—Section 14102(a)(1)(H) of such ‘‘(2) in the case of a project to be carried from any other source. title is amended— out in a county for which a distressed county ‘‘(d) FEDERAL SHARE.—Notwithstanding (1) by inserting ‘‘Ashtabula,’’ after designation is in effect under section 14526, any provision of law limiting the Federal ‘‘Adams,’’; 80 percent may be provided from amounts ap- share under any other Federal program, (2) by inserting ‘‘Fayette,’’ after propriated to carry out this section; or amounts made available to carry out this ‘‘Coshocton,’’; ‘‘(3) in the case of a project to be carried section may be used to increase that Federal (3) by inserting ‘‘Mahoning,’’ after ‘‘Law- out in a county for which an at-risk county share, as the Commission decides is appro- rence,’’; and designation is in effect under section 14526, priate.’’. (4) by inserting ‘‘Trumbull,’’ after 70 percent may be provided from amounts ap- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The analysis ‘‘Scioto,’’. propriated to carry out this section.’’. for chapter 145 of title 40, United States (c) TENNESSEE.—Section 14102(a)(1)(K) of (f) REGIONAL SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS.—Sec- Code, is amended by inserting after the item such title is amended— tion 14506 of title 40, United States Code, is relating to section 14507 the following: (1) by inserting ‘‘Giles,’’ after ‘‘Franklin,’’; amended by striking subsection (d) and in- ‘‘14508. Economic and energy development and serting the following: initiative.’’. (2) by inserting ‘‘Lawrence, Lewis, Lin- ‘‘(d) LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.— SEC. 4. DISTRESSED, AT-RISK, AND ECONOMI- coln,’’ after ‘‘Knox,’’. Of the cost of any activity eligible for a CALLY STRONG COUNTIES. (d) VIRGINIA.—Section 14102(a)(1)(L) of such grant under this section, not more than— (a) DESIGNATION OF AT-RISK COUNTIES.— title is amended— ‘‘(1) 50 percent may be provided from Section 14526 of title 40, United States Code, (1) by inserting ‘‘Henry,’’ after ‘‘Grayson,’’; amounts appropriated to carry out this sec- is amended— and tion; (1) in the section heading by inserting ‘‘, (2) by inserting ‘‘Patrick,’’ after ‘‘Mont- ‘‘(2) in the case of a project to be carried at-risk,’’ after ‘‘Distressed’’; and gomery,’’. out in a county for which a distressed county (2) in subsection (a)(1)— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- designation is in effect under section 14526, (A) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as 80 percent may be provided from amounts ap- subparagraph (C); ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from propriated to carry out this section; or (B) in subparagraph (A) by striking ‘‘and’’ Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) ‘‘(3) in the case of a project to be carried at the end; and and the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. out in a county for which an at-risk county (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the GRAVES) each will control 20 minutes. designation is in effect under section 14526, following: The Chair recognizes the gentle- 70 percent may be provided from amounts ap- ‘‘(B) designate as ‘at-risk counties’ those woman from Texas. propriated to carry out this section.’’. counties in the Appalachian region that are GENERAL LEAVE (g) SUPPLEMENTS TO FEDERAL GRANT PRO- most at risk of becoming economically dis- GRAMS.—Section 14507(g) of title 40, United tressed; and’’. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of States Code, is amended— (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The analysis Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘paragraph for chapter 145 of such title is amended by mous consent that all Members may (2)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraphs (2) and (3)’’; striking the item relating to section 14526 have 5 legislative days within which to and and inserting the following: revise and extend their remarks and in- (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘14526. Distressed, at-risk, and economically ‘‘(3) AT-RISK COUNTIES.—The maximum clude extraneous materials on H.R. 799. strong counties.’’. Commission contribution for a project to be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. carried out in a county for which an at-risk objection to the request of the gentle- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 14703(a) of title county designation is in effect under section woman from Texas? 40, United States Code, is amended to read as 14526 may be increased to 70 percent.’’. follows: There was no objection. SEC. 3. ECONOMIC AND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to amounts Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of INITIATIVE. made available under section 14501, there is Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter authorized to be appropriated to the Appa- such time as I may consume. 145 of subtitle IV of title 40, United States lachian Regional Commission to carry out Code, is amended by adding at the end the I rise in strong support of H.R. 799, as this subtitle (other than section 14508)— following: amended, the Appalachian Regional ‘‘(1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; Development Act Amendments of 2007, ‘‘§ 14508. Economic and energy development ‘‘(2) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and thank Chairman OBERSTAR and initiative ‘‘(3) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; ‘‘(a) PROJECTS TO BE ASSISTED.—The Appa- ‘‘(4) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and Ranking Member MICA for their hard lachian Regional Commission may provide ‘‘(5) $95,000,000 for fiscal year 2011.’’. work and leadership in helping to bring technical assistance, make grants, enter into (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— this bill to the floor. contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to Section 14703(b) of such title is amended to The Appalachian Regional Commis- persons or entities in the Appalachian region read as follows: sion, the ARC, strives to ensure the for projects— ‘‘(b) ECONOMIC AND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT people and businesses of the Appa- ‘‘(1) to promote energy efficiency in the re- INITIATIVE.—In addition to amounts made gion to enhance its economic competitive- available under section 14501, there is au- lachian region have the knowledge, ness; thorized to be appropriated to the Commis- skills, abilities, and access to services ‘‘(2) to increase the use of renewable en- sion to carry out section 14508 $12,000,000 for necessary to compete in basic eco- ergy resources in the region to produce alter- each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011.’’. nomic activities of the United States. native transportation fuels, electricity, and (c) AVAILABILITY.—Section 14703(c) of such Since its inception in 1965, the com- heat; and title is amended by striking ‘‘subsection (a)’’ mission has been highly effective in ‘‘(3) to support the development of conven- and by inserting ‘‘subsections (a) and (b)’’. meeting the goals of its mission. There (d) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.—Section 14703 of tional energy resources in the region to is no doubt that it has compiled an im- produce alternative transportation fuels, such title is amended by adding at the end electricity, and heat. the following: pressive record of accomplishment in ‘‘(b) LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.— ‘‘(d) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.—Funds ap- creating economic opportunity in Ap- Of the cost of any project eligible for a grant proved by the Commission for a project in a palachia. Just as it has done since its under this section, not more than— State in the Appalachian region pursuant to inception, the ARC has proven it pro- ‘‘(1) 50 percent may be provided from congressional direction shall be derived from vides a fair return, both socially and amounts appropriated to carry out this sec- such State’s portion of the Commission’s al- economically, for the Federal Govern- location of appropriated amounts among the tion; ment’s investment in the people of Ap- ‘‘(2) in the case of a project to be carried States.’’. out in a county for which a distressed county SEC. 6. TERMINATION. palachia. designation is in effect under section 14526, Section 14704 of title 40, United States Consistent with the congressional 80 percent may be provided from amounts ap- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘2006’’ and in- leadership and interest in energy pro- propriated to carry out this section; or serting ‘‘2011’’. grams, H.R. 799 authorizes the ARC to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.024 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7816 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 provide technical assistance, make our support for the hardworking people engineered into law by then-President grants, enter into contracts, or other- in the Appalachian region. Lyndon Johnson, authored in the Sen- wise provide amounts in the Appa- I would encourage my colleagues to ate by Senator Jennings Randolph, and lachian region for energy-efficient support H.R. 799, as amended. many cosponsors in the House, includ- projects or projects to increase the use Madam Speaker, I would reserve the ing my predecessor John Blotnick. At of renewable energy resources. balance of my time. the time that John F. Kennedy made Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of those observations, the way up for b 1630 Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such most people in Appalachia was a bus This bill also authorizes the creation time as he may consume to our chair- ticket north to Detroit or Chicago. of at-risk counties, and further out- man of the committee, Mr. OBERSTAR The economy of Appalachia could lines the percentage of funds for which of Minnesota. well be described in those days as 80 these counties are eligible. The author- Mr. OBERSTAR. I thank the gentle- acres and a mule. When I traveled as a ized amounts build on the funds au- woman, the Chair of our Water Re- staff member into the region and saw thorized in Public Law 107–149 and ad- sources Subcommittee, for standing in that people were living in the hard pan just the annual amounts for inflation. and carrying on while I was actually areas, where there was no ground fil- The bill authorizes appropriation for returning from Appalachia. And I tration for the sewage they were dis- the commission’s programs and ex- thank the gentleman from Missouri, charging into the creeks and streams, penses through the fiscal year 2011. our ranking member on the sub- and in many places, generations of dys- H.R. 799, as amended, has strong bi- committee, for his strong support of all entery, where people were drinking partisan support, which acknowledges of the issues before our committee, and their own sewage. the ARC as a well-run and highly effec- particularly these matters today. The area needed highways, airports; tive Federal/State partnership commis- I was in Sunbury and Shamokin Dam it needed vocational training centers; sion. in Pennsylvania with our colleague, it needed education systems; it needed I urge the passage of H.R. 799, as Congressman CARNEY, in his portion of health care centers; it needed the amended. the Appalachian Regional Commission structure of what 150 years of neglect Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- looking at the Economic Development had denied that area. And through the ance of my time. Highway Program of ARC. establishment of the Appalachian Re- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I Well, it’s a long stretch from Min- gional Commission and the Federal/ yield myself such time as I may con- nesota to Appalachia, but the Appa- State partnership that resulted from sume. lachian region is an area that I have it, an area that in 1960, whose income Madam Speaker, H.R. 799, as amend- been associated with legislatively since amounted to 45 percent of the national ed, reauthorizes and improves the Ap- I started here in the Congress 44 years average, today is up to 75 percent of palachian Regional Commission, the ago as clerk of the Subcommittee on the national average. Where home- ARC. The ARC has been a successful Rivers and Harbors, to the Committee ownership was a luxury, it is now a re- program for the last 40 years. It has on Public Works, predecessor to our ality. Where job creation was non- helped reduce the Appalachian region’s Transportation and Infrastructure existent, it has now returned to this poverty rate. It has cut the infant mor- Committee. area, fulfilling President Kennedy’s tality rate. It has increased the per- I was engaged then in the earliest promise that the region can make a centage of adults with a high school di- stages of forming what we know today contribution to the Nation’s well- ploma. It has provided water and sewer as the Economic Development Admin- being. And so it did exceedingly well. services to a significant number of istration and the Appalachian Regional Over many years, there were efforts households and businesses and created Commission. It was close on the heels to kill Appalachia. I remember so viv- new jobs. of the designation by President John F. idly during a hearing that I conducted H.R. 799, as amended, reauthorizes Kennedy of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. as Chair of the Economic Development the ARC for 5 years. The bill includes a to travel throughout the Appalachian Subcommittee many years ago that we couple of very important reforms. It region to assess the conditions of dis- held in eastern Kentucky and brought helps focus funding on distressed and tress, to listen to the concerns of the witnesses from throughout the region, at-risk counties, and it includes lan- communities throughout the 13-State including from Tennessee, and I re- guage that will deter earmarking of region, and to provide him with a remember Ms. Tilda Kemplan, director of the program. port and a road map on dealing with a child resource center, testifying at Currently, the ARC has four statu- the needs of Appalachia. our field hearing and saying, ‘‘Gentle- tory designations which are deter- When John F. Kennedy went into the men, when you go back to Washington, mined by the unemployment rate, per region, he found a region of poverty, a try not to look at that dollar and see capita income and the poverty rate of region of desolation. It struck him as George Washington, but look over the each ARC county. This bill creates an worse than anything he had seen; a re- top of the dollar and see a child and see additional designation to assist coun- gion he described as exploited by the our future.’’ And that is what Appa- ties that are at risk and don’t fully coal barons, neglected by government lachia has done. The Appalachian Re- qualify as distressed. and laid bare by ravages of the boom- gional Commission has caused us to At-risk counties are fragile econo- and-bust cycles of coal mining. look over the top of the dollar and to mies making it difficult to meet the 50 In President Kennedy’s words: ‘‘This see a child and to see the future of the percent match rate to participate in is an area rich in potential. Its people region. the program. In many cases, at-risk are hardworking, intelligent, resource- In another community we talked to counties are recently distressed and el- ful, capable of responding successfully members of the city council and the igible for an 80 percent Federal match. to education and training. They are chamber of commerce. One of them The addition of the ‘‘at-risk’’ designa- loyal to their homes, to their families, said, very touchingly, ‘‘Before the tion will fund projects in these coun- to their States and to their country.’’ ARC, we were so far down we had to ties up to 70 percent of the project cost ‘‘The Appalachian region,’’ he said, look up to see bottom, but now we see as they continue the transition from ‘‘is well-endowed with potential water, a future.’’ And in another community the ‘‘distressed’’ to the ‘‘transitional’’ mineral, forest and scenic resources. in West Virginia, the mayor of the designation. This region, properly developed and as- town took us to his small business. The ARC is viewed by most as a suc- sisted by the Federal Government, can Congressman NICK RAHALL was along, cessful model for economic develop- make a contribution to the Nation’s this was his district. And as the mayor ment. The ability to leverage a large well-being.’’ and businessman explaining his oper- amount of public and private funding That was in 1960. Following the re- ation and the need for road, for airport, makes the ARC a very valuable tool for port of Franklin Roosevelt, Jr., Presi- for rail transportation, describing the economic development in Appalachia. dent Kennedy shaped what we know needs and the good things that had We must ensure continuation of this today as the legislation that created been accomplished so far with the ARC, successful program and further express the Appalachian Regional Commission, I looked at the wall behind the cash

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.053 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7817 register, and there was a sign that education and job training, and the develop- tee’s assignments. But one of my favor- read: ‘‘God never put nobody in a place ment of water and sewer systems. ARC’s ite hearings, when I had the pleasure of too small to grow.’’ funding and projects have contributed signifi- being the chairman of the sub- Appalachia has been growing, the cantly to employment, health, and general committee, is when the ARC stake- counties throughout this region, grow- economic development improvements in the holders would come in and talk to the ing and overcoming 150 years of neglect region. Republicans and Democrats on the sub- and decline; making investments, cre- Because of its efficiencies in decision-mak- committee. And aside from industrial ating opportunities, building for the fu- ing and service delivery, ARC served as a parks, aside from roads, aside from ture. One of the reports about a decade model for the Delta Regional Authority. ARC is bridges, aside from safe drinking water, ago by the commission, their annual successful because it responds to identified they beamed with pride about how report on progress, said: ‘‘Halfway and agreed upon needs, and is extremely their graduation rates had improved home and a long way to go.’’ Well, flexible in its approach. According to research and how the young people in their re- there’s still a long way to go, but the conducted by Brandow Co. and the Economic gion were now taking pride in the edu- march forward has been much im- Development Research Group, three fourths cation they were receiving, and they proved, vastly improved by the invest- of ARC infrastructure projects with specific were graduating from high school at ments we have made in partnership business or job-related goals met or exceeded record numbers, something that would with the States throughout this region. formal projections. This is a very robust figure. not have happened had it not been for Continuing the investments, as we H.R. 799 builds on more than four decades the ARC. have done in the SAFETEA–LU Appa- of economic development successes by pro- I came to the floor this afternoon to lachia Backbone Highway Program at viding additional, much-needed Federal invest- specifically thank the chairman of the $470 million a year, continuing with ment in the region. The bill allows ARC to full committee, Mr. OBERSTAR, and also the more than $400 million over the 4 continue its economic development activities the chairman of the subcommittee, Ms. years of the authorization in this bill, using such tools as the telecommunication HOLMES NORTON, together with Mr. we will continue that partnership with and technology initiative, and the entrepre- GRAVES and Mr. MICA. One of John F. the States, the communities, the neurship initiation to improve the quality of life Kennedy’s most oft quoted quotes is: neighborhood, the people of the Appa- for the citizens of Appalachia. Further, the bill ‘‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’’ And so lachian region. It is an investment of provides authority for the Commission to make Congressman TIM RYAN and I looked which all America can be proud, and of technical assistance grants for energy efficient around and we saw, boy, everybody which all America has benefited. projects or projects to increase the use of re- around us, to the east, to the south, to I thank the gentleman from Mis- newable energy resources. This bill also au- the west, seems to have participated souri, and, heck, my colleagues on the thorizes the designation of ‘‘at risk’’ counties, wonderfully well in the Appalachian Republican side of the committee. which are counties in the Appalachian region Regional Commission. And if you put a Throughout this whole initiative from that are most at risk of becoming economically map of the Midwestern United States the 1960s, this has been a totally bipar- distressed, and identifies the percentage of up, there’s only a few little white tisan effort. And I recall, especially funds for which these counties are eligible. squares, and they are regions that Con- ARC’s authorization expired at the end of during the Reagan years when the gressman RYAN and I represent, Ash- FY 2006. During the 109th Congress, the Reagan administration was proposing tabula, Trumbull and Mahoning Coun- to abolish the ARC and Congressman Committee’s bipartisan leadership introduced H.R. 5812, a bill reauthorizing ARC through ty. We had a discussion with Chairman HAL ROGERS, the former chairman of OBERSTAR during the course of the the Commerce Subcommittee of appro- FY 2011. Although the Senate passed S. 2832 to reauthorize the ARC, the Senate-passed bill markup of this legislation, and it priations, said, ‘‘We’re not going to let seems that Congressman RYAN and I them wear us down. We’re going to pro- did not include the anti-earmarking provision of H.R. 5812. The House did not pass S. 2832 weren’t the only ones interested in ceed. We’re going to prevail. We have and no further action was taken on H.R. 5812. this. And as a result of those discus- prevailed. Appalachia prevails. And This bill includes the anti-earmarking provisions, Chairman OBERSTAR has added 13 America prevails with it.’’ sion. additional counties to the purview of Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting the Appalachian Regional Commission. H.R. 799, a bipartisan bill to improve the pro- this bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Appa- So I came down today, Madam grams authorized by the Appalachian Regional lachian Regional Commission. Speaker, to thank the chairman for Development Act of 1965 (P.L. 89–4) and re- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I working with us. And I firmly believe authorize the Appalachian Regional Commis- want to thank the chairman of the that the addition of these three coun- sion (‘‘ARC’’) for 5 years through FY 2011. committee, Mr. OBERSTAR, for his re- ties in Ohio, together with the 10 coun- The Appalachian Regional Commission was marks. They are very well put. ties located throughout the region, are created to address economic issues and so- I would now like to yield 5 minutes going to permit our people in transi- cial problems of the Appalachian region as a to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. tional counties to benefit the same way part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great LATOURETTE). as other counties have benefited since Society program. Historically, the Appalachian Mr. LATOURETTE. To the distin- 1965. region has faced high levels of poverty and guished chairman of our full com- b 1645 economic distress resulting from geographic mittee, I just want you to know how isolation and inadequate infrastructure. well your staff is taking care of you Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of As a regional economic development agen- today. As we were calling up the bill, Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such cy, ARC supports the development of Appa- knowing you were traveling back, I time as he may consume to the gen- lachia’s economy and critical infrastructure to didn’t know you were coming from Ap- tleman from Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR) provide a climate for industry growth and job palachia, but Mr. McCarragher came for closing remarks. creation. ARC programs affect 406 counties over and said, ‘‘Could you talk as long Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I located in 13 states, including all of West Vir- as possible so we can get the chairman greatly appreciate the remarks of the ginia, and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Ken- back here?’’ And now I don’t have to do gentleman from Ohio. He did great tucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North that, so I don’t think I will need the service, Madam Speaker, during his Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, full 5 minutes. chairmanship of the Economic Devel- Tennessee, and Virginia. The Appalachian re- I do want to remark on the ARC, opment Subcommittee in service to the gion covers nearly 200,000 square miles and Madam Speaker. No one can stand up needs of the Appalachian Regional contains approximately 22 million people. Cur- and say that the vision of John F. Ken- Commission, the ARC, and the Federal rently, of the 406 counties included in the nedy implemented by legislation in Economic Development Administra- ARC, 114 are considered to be distressed 1965 by Lyndon Johnson has not been a tion programs throughout the country. counties. wonderful success in dealing with the Adding these counties is an appropriate Since its creation in 1965, ARC has admin- abject poverty of the Appalachian re- and necessary step to help lift the re- istered a variety of programs to aid in the ad- gion. gion further toward the future of con- vancement of the region, including the cre- The chairman rightly talked about tinued economic growth. I was very ation of a highway system, enhancements in the infrastructure part of our commit- touched by the gentleman’s remarks

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.055 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7818 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 about education and the increase in the President’s recent budget, which requests in each of Appalachia’s communities. I have education rights. He spoke well and eliminating funding for the Appalachian Devel- said this before and am happy to do so again rightly. opment Highway System, it is my strong con- on the record, Anne is one of the finest Fed- I do want to emphasize for the viction that this program be continued at the eral Co-Chairs to ever serve the people of Ap- record, though, that included among agreed upon level set forth in SAFETEA–LU. palachia and I look forward to our continued all the many beneficial provisions of Before I leave this subject of transportation strong relationship serving the needs of south- this bill is an important limitation on and the critical value of rural America’s trans- ern West Virginians, together. earmarking of funds within the ARC. portation network to our urban brothers and I strongly support ARC, its mission and the In the past, and it has usually hap- sisters, it is my sincere hope that rural Amer- incredibly successful initiatives it has under- pened in conference, but also occasion- ica’s voice will be loud and clear when it taken to better the lives of the people of Appa- ally in the House appropriations bill, comes to funding schemes that would punish lachia and West Virginia. funds have been earmarked for one or rural commuters and citizens who are forced Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I another project which has undercut the by geography to drive long distances each day have no other speakers, and I yield effectiveness of the Federal-State part- to and from their employment. It is an issue back the balance of my time. nership and the authenticity of the critical to the completion and maintenance of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of grass-roots up process of project des- ARC development highways network. Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield back ignation, development and implemen- And while a major focus of ARC remains on the balance of my time. tation. Using the appropriations proc- highways and Appalachian transportation in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ess to direct funds has disadvantaged frastructure, as the times have changed so question is on the motion offered by the other regions, of the other States has ARC. the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. within the region, and has devalued the As much of the United States has been able EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the funding that Congress has appro- to take advantage of the technological boom House suspend the rules and pass the priated. More importantly, it devalues of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Ap- bill, H.R. 799, as amended. the Federal, State, and local partner- palachia once again is in danger of being left The question was taken. ship, the very effective grass-roots up behind and unable to compete in the global The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the process of project selection within Ap- marketplace. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being palachia. It says your judgment doesn’t In the most recent FCC data on high-speed in the affirmative, the ayes have it. count. We know better. The authen- connections for Internet access, released on Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, on ticity and effectiveness of the ARC pro- January 31, 2007, you can track the Appa- that I demand the yeas and nays. gram derives exactly from its grass- lachian mountain range by just how spotty the The yeas and nays were ordered. roots initiative. provider coverage is on the FCC’s provider The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- So I was very insistent in the last map. In fact, in West Virginia it is significantly ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Congress on finding a means by which below the average in broadband use nation- Chair’s prior announcement, further we could thwart the earmarking. We wide. proceedings on this motion will be have it in this bill. Our Senate counter- Again, ARC is there to offer significant sup- postponed. parts have concurred that they want to port, bringing broadband access to our com- follow this procedure. It will inure to munities, which is essential to leveling the f the benefit of the Appalachian Re- playing field and giving our communities an gional Commission. opportunity to compete. Schools, businesses, RECESS Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I am today local governments and individual homes all The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in support of H.R. 799, the Appalachian Re- have benefited from ARC involvement in the ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair gional Development Act Amendments of 2007. expansion of broadband access in Appalachia, declares the House in recess until ap- This long overdue legislation continues to pro- and continue to do so. proximately 6:30 p.m. today. mote every one of the southern West Virginia I have been working with ARC, private tele- Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 50 min- counties I represent, and indeed the entire communications companies and local eco- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess State of West Virginia, as it is the only State nomic development leaders to bring until approximately 6:30 p.m. which lies entirely within ARC jurisdiction. broadband technology into southern West Vir- ‘‘A rising tide,’’ President Kennedy told us, ginia. For example, through the E-commerce f ‘‘lifts all boats.’’ And so one of President Ken- training initiatives being offered by ARC and nedy’s legacies was created in 1965 with a others we are working to connect local small b 1830 unique mission to serve a unique part of the businesses to broadband, opening doors to AFTER RECESS Nation, the Appalachian region. Internet sales and services that just weren’t Historically, the counties of Appalachia have there a couple of years ago. The recess having expired, the House ‘‘faced high levels of poverty and economic It is ARC’s ability to serve its mission by was called to order by the Speaker pro distress resulting from geographic isolation adapting its actions to fit the times that makes tempore (Mr. HILL) at 6 o’clock and 30 and inadequate infrastructure.’’ ARC such an invaluable resource to Appa- minutes p.m. It was with these concerns in mind that ARC lachia and the Nation. From the Appalachian was created and it is these concerns ARC has Development Highway System to the E-com- f been addressing vigorously for the past 40 merce and broadband initiatives, ARC con- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- years. tinues to serve its mission by advocating for VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Take for example the area of transportation, and partnering with the people of Appalachia H.R. 3043, DEPARTMENTS OF a major focus for ARC. ARC was developed, to create opportunities for self-sustaining eco- LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN in part, because of the severe isolation experi- nomic development and improved quality of SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND enced in Appalachia and that in order to de- life. velop Appalachia and give its people an op- I am also glad to see the integrity of ARC RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- portunity to compete, a system of highways programs kept in tact by disallowing the use of TIONS ACT, 2008 was needed. Enter the Appalachian Develop- earmarks in this legislation. I believe adoption Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the ment Highway System, which was created to of this provision is critical and will benefit all Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- serve the transportation needs of Appalachian ARC member-states and the long-term viability ileged report (Rept. No. 110–235) on the residents by assisting in the construction of of ARC itself. Additionally, I am pleased to see resolution (H. Res. 547) providing for highways so critically needed by Appalachian the bi-partisan support for this program which consideration of the bill (H.R. 3043) communities for economic growth and devel- was displayed by the rejection of attempts to making appropriations for the Depart- opment. cut funding for it in the recent House passed ments of Labor, Health and Human The ADHS now encompasses over 3,000 FY08 Energy and Water Appropriations legis- Services, and Education, and related miles of Appalachian highways and nearly 85 lation. agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- percent of those roads are complete or under I applaud the efforts of Federal Co-Chair tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes, construction. The ADHS is truly a success Anne Pope who, as a native daughter of Ap- which was referred to the House Cal- story for ARC and all of Appalachia. Despite palachia, executes so well the mission of ARC endar and ordered to be printed.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.057 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7819 VACATING ORDERING OF YEAS Cardoza Israel Pearce Wilson (OH) Wu Young (AK) Carney Jackson (IL) Perlmutter Wolf Wynn Young (FL) AND NAYS ON H.R. 2547, FDIC EN- Carson Jackson-Lee Peterson (MN) Woolsey Yarmuth FORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT Castle (TX) Pickering NAYS—49 Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Castor Jefferson Pitts Chandler Johnson (GA) Platts Akin Flake Petri Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Clarke Johnson, E. B. Pomeroy Bachmann Foxx Poe the ordering of the yeas and nays be Clay Jones (NC) Porter Barrett (SC) Franks (AZ) Rohrabacher vacated with respect to the motion to Cleaver Jones (OH) Price (GA) Barton (TX) Garrett (NJ) Royce Clyburn Kanjorski Price (NC) Bilbray Gingrey Ryan (WI) suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2547, as Cohen Kaptur Putnam Blackburn Goode amended, to the end that the Chair put Sali Cole (OK) Keller Radanovich Burton (IN) Goodlatte Sensenbrenner the question de novo. Conaway Kennedy Rahall Campbell (CA) Hensarling Sessions Cantor Issa The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Conyers Kildee Ramstad Shadegg Cooper Kilpatrick Regula Carter Johnson, Sam Souder objection to the request of the gen- Costa Kind Rehberg Chabot Jordan Stearns tleman from Florida? Costello King (NY) Reichert Coble King (IA) Wamp Courtney Kirk Renzi Culberson Lamborn There was no objection. Weldon (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cramer Klein (FL) Reyes Deal (GA) Marchant Crowley Kline (MN) Reynolds Doolittle Miller (FL) Westmoreland question is on the motion offered by Cummings Knollenberg Rodriguez Duncan Paul Wilson (SC) the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Davis (AL) Kuhl (NY) Rogers (AL) Feeney Pence LaHood SIRES) that the House suspend the Davis (CA) Rogers (KY) NOT VOTING—32 rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2547, as Davis (IL) Lampson Rogers (MI) Davis (KY) Langevin Ros-Lehtinen Boucher Gutierrez Meek (FL) amended. Davis, David Lantos Roskam Brown, Corrine Hinchey Myrick The question was taken; and (two- Davis, Lincoln Larsen (WA) Ross Butterfield Hoekstra Peterson (PA) thirds being in the affirmative) the Davis, Tom Larson (CT) Rothman Carnahan Inglis (SC) Pryce (OH) Crenshaw Jindal rules were suspended and the bill, as DeFazio Latham Roybal-Allard Rangel DeGette LaTourette Ruppersberger Cubin Johnson (IL) Rush amended, was passed. Delahunt Lee Ryan (OH) Cuellar Kagen Simpson A motion to reconsider was laid on DeLauro Levin Salazar Davis, Jo Ann Kingston Tancredo Fortenberry Kucinich Dent Lewis (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Tiahrt the table. Fossella Lipinski Diaz-Balart, L. Lewis (GA) T. Towns f Diaz-Balart, M. Lewis (KY) Sanchez, Loretta Gallegly McKeon Dicks Linder Sarbanes ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Dingell LoBiondo Saxton PRO TEMPORE Doggett Loebsack Schakowsky The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Donnelly Lofgren, Zoe Schiff the vote). Members are advised 2 min- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Doyle Lowey Schmidt utes remain in this vote. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Drake Lucas Schwartz Dreier Lungren, Daniel Scott (GA) b 1859 will resume on motions to suspend the Edwards E. Scott (VA) rules previously postponed. Ehlers Lynch Serrano Messrs. BARTON of Texas, Votes will be taken in the following Ellison Mack Sestak GINGREY, SAM JOHNSON of Texas order: Ellsworth Mahoney (FL) Shays Emanuel Maloney (NY) Shea-Porter and POE changed their votes from H.R. 1980, by the yeas and nays; Emerson Manzullo Sherman ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ H.R. 1982, by the yeas and nays; Engel Markey Shimkus Mr. DEFAZIO changed his vote from H.R. 799, by the yeas and nays. English (PA) Marshall Shuler ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ The first electronic vote will be con- Eshoo Matheson Shuster Etheridge Matsui Sires So (two-thirds being in the affirma- ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Everett McCarthy (CA) Skelton tive) the rules were suspended and the electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Fallin McCarthy (NY) Slaughter bill was passed. minute votes. Farr McCaul (TX) Smith (NE) Fattah McCollum (MN) Smith (NJ) The result of the vote was announced f Ferguson McCotter Smith (TX) as above recorded. Filner McCrery Smith (WA) A motion to reconsider was laid on HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL Forbes McDermott Snyder the table. AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 Frank (MA) McGovern Solis Frelinghuysen McHenry Space f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Gerlach McHugh Spratt finished business is the vote on the mo- Giffords McIntyre Stark RURAL HOUSING AND ECONOMIC Gilchrest McMorris Stupak DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT tion to suspend the rules and pass the Gillibrand Rodgers Sullivan bill, H.R. 1980, on which the yeas and Gillmor McNerney Sutton ACT OF 2007 nays were ordered. Gohmert McNulty Tanner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gonzalez Meeks (NY) Tauscher Gordon Melancon Taylor finished business is the vote on the mo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Granger Mica Terry tion to suspend the rules and pass the question is on the motion offered by Graves Michaud Thompson (CA) bill, H.R. 1982, as amended, on which the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Green, Al Miller (MI) Thompson (MS) Green, Gene Miller (NC) Thornberry the yeas and nays were ordered. HINOJOSA) that the House suspend the Grijalva Miller, Gary Tiberi The Clerk read the title of the bill. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1980. Hall (NY) Miller, George Tierney The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The vote was taken by electronic de- Hall (TX) Mitchell Turner question is on the motion offered by vice, and there were—yeas 350, nays 49, Hare Mollohan Udall (CO) Harman Moore (KS) Udall (NM) the gentleman from Texas (Mr. not voting 32, as follows: Hastert Moore (WI) Upton HINOJOSA) that the House suspend the [Roll No. 630] Hastings (FL) Moran (KS) Van Hollen rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1982, as Hastings (WA) Moran (VA) Vela´ zquez YEAS—350 Hayes Murphy (CT) Visclosky amended. Abercrombie Berkley Boyd (FL) Heller Murphy, Patrick Walberg This will be a 5-minute vote. Ackerman Berman Boyda (KS) Herger Murphy, Tim Walden (OR) The vote was taken by electronic de- Aderholt Berry Brady (PA) Herseth Sandlin Murtha Walsh (NY) vice, and there were—yeas 350, nays 49, Alexander Biggert Brady (TX) Higgins Musgrave Walz (MN) Allen Bilirakis Braley (IA) Hill Nadler Wasserman not voting 32, as follows: Altmire Bishop (GA) Brown (SC) Hinojosa Napolitano Schultz [Roll No. 631] Andrews Bishop (NY) Brown-Waite, Hirono Neal (MA) Waters Arcuri Bishop (UT) Ginny Hobson Neugebauer Watson YEAS—350 Baca Blumenauer Buchanan Hodes Nunes Watt Abercrombie Bachus Berman Bachus Blunt Burgess Holden Oberstar Waxman Ackerman Baird Berry Baird Boehner Buyer Holt Obey Weiner Aderholt Baker Biggert Baker Bonner Calvert Honda Olver Welch (VT) Alexander Baldwin Bilirakis Baldwin Bono Camp (MI) Hooley Ortiz Weller Allen Barrow Bishop (GA) Barrow Boozman Cannon Hoyer Pallone Wexler Altmire Bartlett (MD) Bishop (NY) Bartlett (MD) Boren Capito Hulshof Pascrell Whitfield Andrews Bean Bishop (UT) Bean Boswell Capps Hunter Pastor Wicker Arcuri Becerra Blumenauer Becerra Boustany Capuano Inslee Payne Wilson (NM) Baca Berkley Blunt

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.060 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7820 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 Boehner Hall (NY) Mitchell Tierney Walz (MN) Wexler [Roll No. 632] Bonner Hall (TX) Mollohan Turner Wamp Whitfield Bono Hare Moore (KS) Udall (CO) Wasserman Wicker YEAS—332 Boozman Harman Moore (WI) Udall (NM) Schultz Wilson (NM) Abercrombie English (PA) McCollum (MN) Boren Hastings (FL) Moran (KS) Upton Waters Wilson (OH) Ackerman Eshoo McCotter Boswell Hastings (WA) Moran (VA) Van Hollen Watson Wolf Aderholt Etheridge McCrery Boustany Hayes Murphy (CT) Vela´ zquez Watt Wu Alexander Everett McDermott Boyd (FL) Heller Murphy, Patrick Visclosky Waxman Wynn Allen Fallin McGovern Boyda (KS) Herger Murphy, Tim Walberg Weiner Yarmuth Altmire Farr McHenry Brady (PA) Herseth Sandlin Murtha Walden (OR) Welch (VT) Young (AK) Andrews Fattah McHugh Brady (TX) Higgins Musgrave Walsh (NY) Weller Arcuri Ferguson McIntyre Braley (IA) Hill Nadler NAYS—49 Baca Filner McMorris Brown (SC) Hinojosa Napolitano Bachmann Forbes Rodgers Brown-Waite, Hirono Neal (MA) Bachmann Foxx Pence Bachus Fortenberry McNerney Ginny Hobson Neugebauer Barrett (SC) Franks (AZ) Petri Baird Frank (MA) McNulty Buchanan Hodes Nunes Barton (TX) Garrett (NJ) Poe Baker Frelinghuysen Meeks (NY) Burgess Holden Oberstar Bilbray Gingrey Rohrabacher Baldwin Gerlach Melancon Burton (IN) Holt Obey Blackburn Goode Roskam Barrow Giffords Mica Buyer Honda Olver Campbell (CA) Goodlatte Royce Bartlett (MD) Gilchrest Michaud Calvert Hooley Ortiz Cantor Hastert Sali Bean Gillibrand Miller (MI) Camp (MI) Hoyer Pallone Carter Hensarling Sensenbrenner Becerra Gillmor Miller (NC) Cannon Chabot Inglis (SC) Hulshof Pascrell Sessions Berkley Coble Issa Gingrey Miller, Gary Capito Hunter Pastor Shadegg Berman Culberson Johnson, Sam Gonzalez Miller, George Capps Inslee Payne Stearns Berry Deal (GA) Jordan Goode Mitchell Capuano Israel Pearce Biggert Doolittle King (IA) Weldon (FL) Goodlatte Mollohan Cardoza Jackson (IL) Perlmutter Bishop (GA) Dreier Lamborn Westmoreland Gordon Moore (KS) Carnahan Jackson-Lee Peterson (MN) Bishop (NY) Duncan Manzullo Wilson (SC) Graves Moore (WI) Carney (TX) Pickering Bishop (UT) Feeney Miller (FL) Young (FL) Green, Al Moran (KS) Carson Jefferson Pitts Blackburn Flake Paul Green, Gene Moran (VA) Castle Johnson (GA) Platts Blumenauer Grijalva Murphy (CT) Castor Johnson, E. B. Pomeroy NOT VOTING—32 Bonner Hall (NY) Murphy, Patrick Chandler Jones (NC) Porter Bono Hare Murphy, Tim Akin Gutierrez Myrick Clarke Jones (OH) Price (GA) Boozman Harman Murtha Boucher Hinchey Clay Kanjorski Price (NC) Peterson (PA) Boren Hastings (FL) Musgrave Brown, Corrine Hoekstra Cleaver Kaptur Putnam Pryce (OH) Boswell Hastings (WA) Nadler Butterfield Jindal Clyburn Keller Radanovich Rangel Boustany Hayes Napolitano Crenshaw Johnson (IL) Cohen Kennedy Rahall Rush Boyd (FL) Herseth Sandlin Neal (MA) Cubin Kagen Cole (OK) Kildee Ramstad Simpson Boyda (KS) Higgins Nunes Cuellar Kingston Conaway Kilpatrick Regula Tancredo Brady (PA) Hill Oberstar Davis, Jo Ann Kucinich Conyers Kind Rehberg Tiahrt Brady (TX) Hinojosa Obey Fortenberry Lipinski Cooper King (NY) Reichert Towns Braley (IA) Hirono Olver Fossella McKeon Costa Kirk Renzi Woolsey Brown (SC) Hodes Ortiz Gallegly Meek (FL) Costello Klein (FL) Reyes Brown-Waite, Holden Pallone Courtney Kline (MN) Reynolds ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Ginny Holt Pascrell Cramer Knollenberg Rodriguez Buchanan Honda Pastor Crowley Kuhl (NY) Rogers (AL) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Calvert Hooley Payne Cummings LaHood Rogers (KY) the vote). Members are advised 2 min- Capito Hoyer Pearce Davis (AL) Lampson Rogers (MI) utes remain in the vote. Capps Hunter Perlmutter Davis (CA) Langevin Ros-Lehtinen Capuano Inslee Peterson (MN) Davis (IL) Lantos Ross Cardoza Israel Pickering Davis (KY) Larsen (WA) Rothman b 1906 Carnahan Jackson (IL) Pitts Davis, David Larson (CT) Roybal-Allard Carney Jackson-Lee Platts Davis, Lincoln Latham Ruppersberger So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Carson (TX) Pomeroy Davis, Tom LaTourette Ryan (OH) tive) the rules were suspended and the Castle Jefferson Porter DeFazio Lee Ryan (WI) bill, as amended, was passed. Castor Johnson (GA) Price (NC) DeGette Levin Salazar The result of the vote was announced Chandler Johnson, E. B. Putnam Delahunt Lewis (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Clarke Johnson, Sam Radanovich DeLauro Lewis (GA) T. as above recorded. Clay Jones (OH) Rahall Dent Lewis (KY) Sanchez, Loretta A motion to reconsider was laid on Cleaver Kanjorski Ramstad Diaz-Balart, L. Linder Sarbanes the table. Clyburn Kaptur Regula Diaz-Balart, M. LoBiondo Saxton Cohen Keller Rehberg Dicks Loebsack Schakowsky f Cole (OK) Kennedy Reichert Dingell Lofgren, Zoe Schiff Conyers Kildee Renzi Doggett Lowey Schmidt Cooper Kilpatrick Reyes Donnelly Lucas Schwartz PERSONAL EXPLANATION Costa Kind Reynolds Doyle Lungren, Daniel Scott (GA) Costello King (NY) Rodriguez Drake E. Scott (VA) Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, on H.R. Courtney Kirk Rogers (AL) Edwards Lynch Serrano 1980, and H.R. 1982. I was unavoidably de- Cramer Klein (FL) Rogers (KY) Ehlers Mack Sestak tained by transportation delay. Had I been Crowley Kline (MN) Rogers (MI) Ellison Mahoney (FL) Shays Cummings Knollenberg Ros-Lehtinen Ellsworth Maloney (NY) Shea-Porter present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Davis (AL) Kuhl (NY) Ross Emanuel Marchant Sherman Davis (CA) LaHood Rothman Emerson Markey Shimkus f Davis (IL) Lampson Roybal-Allard Engel Marshall Shuler Davis (KY) Langevin Ruppersberger English (PA) Matheson Shuster APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVEL- Davis, David Lantos Ryan (OH) Eshoo Matsui Sires Davis, Lincoln Larsen (WA) Salazar Etheridge McCarthy (CA) Skelton OPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF Davis, Tom Larson (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda Everett McCarthy (NY) Slaughter 2007 Deal (GA) Latham T. Fallin McCaul (TX) Smith (NE) DeFazio LaTourette Sanchez, Loretta Farr McCollum (MN) Smith (NJ) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- DeGette Lee Sarbanes Fattah McCotter Smith (TX) finished business is the vote on the mo- Delahunt Levin Saxton Ferguson McCrery Smith (WA) tion to suspend the rules and pass the DeLauro Lewis (CA) Schakowsky Filner McDermott Snyder Dent Lewis (GA) Schiff Forbes McGovern Solis bill, H.R. 799, as amended, on which the Diaz-Balart, L. Lewis (KY) Schmidt Frank (MA) McHenry Souder yeas and nays were ordered. Diaz-Balart, M. Linder Schwartz Frelinghuysen McHugh Space The Clerk read the title of the bill. Dicks LoBiondo Scott (GA) Gerlach McIntyre Spratt The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dingell Loebsack Scott (VA) Giffords McMorris Stark Doggett Lofgren, Zoe Serrano Gilchrest Rodgers Stupak question is on the motion offered by Donnelly Lowey Sestak Gillibrand McNerney Sullivan the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Doyle Lucas Shays Gillmor McNulty Sutton EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the Drake Lynch Shea-Porter Gohmert Meeks (NY) Tanner Duncan Mack Sherman Gonzalez Melancon Tauscher House suspend the rules and pass the Edwards Mahoney (FL) Shimkus Gordon Mica Taylor bill, H.R. 799, as amended. Ehlers Maloney (NY) Shuler Granger Michaud Terry This will be a 5-minute vote. Ellison Markey Shuster Graves Miller (MI) Thompson (CA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Ellsworth Marshall Sires Green, Al Miller (NC) Thompson (MS) Emanuel Matheson Skelton Green, Gene Miller, Gary Thornberry vice, and there were—yeas 332, nays 70, Emerson Matsui Slaughter Grijalva Miller, George Tiberi not voting 29, as follows: Engel McCarthy (NY) Smith (NJ)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.035 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7821 Smith (WA) Turner Welch (VT) continue serving in this capacity, with the for 1 minute and to revise and extend Snyder Udall (CO) Weller understanding that he will resign the posi- his remarks.) Solis Udall (NM) Westmoreland tion effective June 5, 2009. As such, I am Space Van Hollen Mr. JEFFERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise Wexler pleased to make this appointment. Spratt Vela´ zquez today in support of increasing funding Whitfield Sincerely, Stark Visclosky Wicker for the SCHIP program and also to ad- Stupak Walden (OR) JOHN A. BOEHNER, Wilson (NM) dress health care disparities in my Sullivan Walsh (NY) Wilson (OH) Republican Leader. Sutton Walz (MN) State of Louisiana. Wolf f Tanner Wamp Woolsey In 2004, the number of poor children Tauscher Wasserman Wu b 1915 Taylor Schultz living in Louisiana was 343,256, or 30 Terry Waters Wynn COMMUNICATION FROM HON. JOHN percent of all children in our State. Thompson (CA) Watson Yarmuth Forty-seven percent of all African Young (AK) A. BOEHNER, REPUBLICAN LEAD- Thompson (MS) Watt American children were listed as poor Tiberi Waxman Young (FL) ER children, 26 percent of American Indian Tierney Weiner The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- children, 23 percent of Asian children fore the House the following commu- NAYS—70 and 24 percent Latinos were listed as nication from the Honorable JOHN A. Akin Franks (AZ) Neugebauer poor in my State. Of those 343,256 poor Barrett (SC) Garrett (NJ) Paul BOEHNER, Republican Leader: Barton (TX) Gohmert Pence children, only 91,000 are covered by CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Bilbray Granger Petri SCHIP, or as we call it in our State, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bilirakis Hall (TX) Poe LASCHIP. Blunt Hastert Price (GA) July 12, 2007. Boehner Heller Hon. NANCY PELOSI, After the storm, coverage for those Rohrabacher originally enrolled in the Louisiana Burgess Hensarling Roskam Speaker, U.S. Capitol, Burton (IN) Herger Royce Washington, DC. SCHIP program was not transferred Buyer Hobson Ryan (WI) DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI: Pursuant to The across State lives, leaving many of the Camp (MI) Hulshof Sali National Foundation on the Arts and the Hu- Campbell (CA) Inglis (SC) 251,000 children and adults who evacu- Sensenbrenner Cannon Issa manities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 955(b) note), I ated to other places without access to Sessions Cantor Jones (NC) am pleased to appoint the Honorable Pat the health care they desperately need. Carter Jordan Shadegg Tiberi of Ohio to the National Council on the Chabot King (IA) Smith (NE) Arts. As former President Nelson Mandela Smith (TX) Coble Lamborn Mr. Tiberi has expressed interest in serving said, ‘‘There can be no keener revela- Conaway Lungren, Daniel Souder tion of a society’s soul than the way in Stearns in this capacity and I am pleased to fulfill Culberson E. his request. which it treats its children.’’ Doolittle Manzullo Thornberry Dreier Marchant Upton Sincerely, I hope this House will remember that Feeney McCarthy (CA) Walberg JOHN A. BOEHNER, as we deal with the SCHIP funding pro- Flake McCaul (TX) Weldon (FL) Republican Leader. gram this time around. Foxx Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) f f NOT VOTING—29 WE NEED TO SUPPORT PAKISTAN Boucher Hinchey Myrick SPECIAL ORDERS (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked Brown, Corrine Hoekstra Peterson (PA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Butterfield Jindal Pryce (OH) and was given permission to address the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Crenshaw Johnson (IL) Rangel the House for 1 minute and to revise Cubin Kagen uary 18, 2007, and under a previous Rush and extend her remarks.) Cuellar Kingston Simpson order of the House, the following Mem- Davis, Jo Ann Kucinich Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Tancredo bers will be recognized for 5 minutes Fossella Lipinski Tiahrt Speaker, our ally Pakistan is facing a Gallegly McKeon each. Towns Gutierrez Meek (FL) difficult challenge. For those of us who believe that the region that includes f ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan is one The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore (during of our most strategic and Pakistan one previous order of the House, the gentle- the vote). Members are advised 2 min- of our most important, we want free woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) utes remain. elections and human rights. But now, is recognized for 5 minutes. b 1914 we can see the light. (Ms. WOOLSEY addressed the House. Pakistan is losing thousands of Paki- Her remarks will appear hereafter in So (two-thirds being in the affirma- the Extensions of Remarks.) tive) the rules were suspended and the stani troops into the region between bill, as amended, was passed. Afghanistan and Pakistan in order to f maintain the protection against the The result of the vote was announced MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS OPER- as above recorded. NATO troops. It is imperative that we engage Pakistan, support Pakistan and ATE MARIJUANA PLANTATIONS A motion to reconsider was laid on IN AMERICA the table. help them as they begin to try and resolve the crisis of Taliban. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f Many criticize the agreement, but previous order of the House, the gen- COMMUNICATION FROM HON. JOHN now we can see what happens when tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- A. BOEHNER, REPUBLICAN LEAD- that agreement is declared dead by the nized for 5 minutes. ER Taliban. It is important that we work Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, earlier today The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- with Pakistan, see the light, stop the I addressed this House and discussed fore the House the following commu- accusations and sit down to resolve the how the Zetas drug cartel in Mexico nication from the Honorable JOHN A. best, a safe and secure manner for the has made it known it will hunt down BOEHNER, Republican Leader: U.S. troops, the NATO troops and the journalists that report on the violent Pakistani troops. drug cartels in Mexico. This group of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, July 16, 2007. The alliance and friendship between former Mexican military officers re- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, the United States and Pakistan is im- portedly will track these reporters Speaker, U.S. Capitol, portant. We must find ways to accom- down even when they flee to the United Washington, DC. modate that friendship to make it States for safety. All of this because DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI: Pursuant to section work for Pakistan and the United these journalists publish reports on the 703c of the Public Interest Declassification States and the United States military violent cross-border drug trade. Board, 50 U.S.C. 435 note, I have agreed to re- and the Pakistani Army. Tonight, I wish to discuss how these appoint the Honorable David Skaggs to the same outlaw Mexican drug cartels are Public Interest Declassification Board as the f operating marijuana plantations on Minority Leader appointment. As previously HEALTH DISPARITIES AND SCHIP agreed, because of the change in Congress public lands, not public lands in Mex- and the presumed statutory intent of the (Mr. JEFFERSON asked and was ico, but on public lands in the United Board, Mr. Skaggs has requested that he given permission to address the House States.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.040 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7822 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 According to news reports, these journalists, campers, fishermen, hunt- The centerpiece of this breathtaking plant plantations are in California, Ar- ers, and park rangers being afraid of and poignant memorial is a black gran- izona, Hawaii, West Virginia, Oregon, these drug cartels like the Zetas, these ite sculpture called ‘‘The Light.’’ It Tennessee and Kentucky, and account outlaw drug gangs should be afraid of was designed by Henry Seaman, whose for 80 to 90 percent of all marijuana our relentless determination to take cousin died in the crash. The monu- plantation production in the United our land back. ment offers some measure of closure to States. And that’s just the way it is. everyone who was affected by this ter- Law enforcement officials say that f rible tragedy. the drug cartels employ heavily armed The memory of the passengers of bandits to guard these fields and they ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TWA FLIGHT 800 DISASTER Flight 800 lives on because of the con- have superior fire power and surveil- tinued work of people like Henry’s lance equipment over American law en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a brother, John Seaman, who is Presi- forcement agents. previous order of the House, the gen- dent of the Families of Flight 800 Asso- The drug thugs destroy native vege- tleman from New York (Mr. BISHOP) is ciation and among the memorial’s tation and kill off all of the wildlife on recognized for 5 minutes. most passionate and hardworking ad- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- the land so they can plant their mari- vocates. juana crops. The cartels also use dan- er, I rise on the solemn occasion of the In the 11 years since Flight 800, hun- gerous pesticides and fertilizers on the 11th anniversary of the crash of TWA dreds of thousands of people have vis- land that destroy the environment. Flight 800. Many Americans remember ited the park in an acknowledgment of where they were when they heard the Insultingly, all of this is occurring on a shared sorrow for those who died. The shocking and tragic news about Flight American Federal lands. monument ensures that future genera- 800 when it crashed off the southern There is more. The Washington tions can do the same. Times reports today that ‘‘campers, shore of Long Island 11 years ago to- As we recognize the 11th anniversary morrow, on the evening of July 17, 1996, fishermen, hikers and forest and park of the Flight 800 disaster, it is impor- claiming the lives of all 230 passengers officials are being intimidated, threat- tant for us to take stock in the and crew on board. ened or assaulted when they come near progress achieved since 1996 to prevent Mexican-run marijuana’’ plantations The event remains one of the worst air disasters in history and led to one air disasters. We have made some great on American soil, and that ‘‘all this strides in aviation safety, particularly plant growing produces a street value of the most costly and extended investigations to date. Today, that loss is with design upgrades for passenger and of $6.7 billion.’’ cargo aircraft planes. The Union newspaper from Nevada still felt by hundreds of families whose In particular, ongoing research and states, ‘‘These American marijuana loved ones perished but are remem- development of ‘‘inerting’’ technology gardens are guarded by Mexican na- bered by the breathtaking monument will help to mitigate the vulnerability tionals, and the traffickers use the to their lives that extends along the of aircraft fuel tanks to flammability, profits from pot sales to finance large grounds of East Moriches, Long Island, the underlying cause of the Flight 800 methamphetamine labs in Mexico and overlooking the waters of the Atlantic crash. the United States.’’ Ocean where the plane fell. Mr. Speaker, it seems that no public Tomorrow, we honor the memory of In fact, the crash was likely caused land is safe. Even California’s Sequoia those who perished, just moments after by a spark from a short-circuit in the National Forest has been attacked by taking off from JFK International Air- Boeing 747’s wiring that ignited the these drug cartels. The Director of the port bound for Paris. Some of the vic- tank’s volatile vapors. Although this Office of National Drug Control Policy, tims were on their way home; many was determined years ago and we know John Walters, said, ‘‘Mexican drug car- were high school students on the first how to prevent similar disasters, we tels are turning our national parks leg of an international field trip; and still have not required technology up- into centers of international drug pro- some were on the way to visit loved grades to protect passengers against duction and trafficking. Public lands ones. another tragedy like the one witnessed are being held hostage by illegal drug Just as the families who lost their 10 years ago. traffickers.’’ loved ones to the crash deserve to be To date, however, the Federal Avia- Mr. Speaker, numerous law enforce- remembered, so do each of Long Is- tion Administration has delayed tak- ment personnel, State, local and Fed- land’s emergency personnel, volunteers ing on this challenge and has declined eral, are attempting to retake our Fed- and neighbors who selflessly responded to work with the industry to imple- eral and public lands from these drug to the crash and who worked tirelessly ment a final FAA directive that would cartel invaders. Some progress is re- over the next several days and weeks protect every air traveler with existing ported, but the battle for our land goes following the disaster to assist with technology. forward. the search and recovery efforts. We still don’t have the mandate for We cannot allow these land grabbing, Like other challenging times our Na- change. That is why I introduced the environmentally hazardous drug ter- tion has faced, the reaction to the Transport Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety rorists to seize America’s national for- Flight 800 catastrophe brought out the Act, which requires the FAA to retrofit ests and national parks. These outlaws best, not only among my constituents, all planes with new technology and to cannot be allowed to camp in our parks but in so many other areas in the sur- increase safety. I am pleased to report and swim in the profits from marijuana rounding towns, counties and States that the pending FAA reauthorization plantations. They should be tracked across the Northeast who joined in bill, which was recently passed by the down, arrested, prosecuted, and put in helping my community recover from House Transportation Committee, of jail. its most horrific tragedy. which I am a member, includes a simi- We need to seize all their money from Throughout their grief and despite lar provision. whatever financial institutions they the unimaginable shock, the families Senator SCHUMER is sponsoring a try to hide it in and use the money to of the victims worked tirelessly to companion measure and is working restore our national parks, the way build a permanent memorial with the with his colleagues on the Commerce, they were before the drug invaders ar- help of Navy Seabees and thousands of Science and Transportation Committee rived. dedicated local and building trade to move this legislation. We need to make it more difficult for union members. The solemn monument I am hopeful that my colleagues here them to operate here by actually secur- serves as a constant reminder of our in the Congress will work with me to ing the southern border, something tremendous loss 11 years ago tomor- bring an end to this delay. We have that Homeland Security has yet to ac- row. taken significant steps towards main- complish. Right now, security along Last year, it was my honor and privi- taining the memory of Flight 800, but our southern border is a glittering illu- lege to attend the dedication of the we should also ensure that we don’t sion. memorial completed at Smith Point allow this disaster to repeat itself. Our national parks and forests are County Park just before the 10th anni- Mr. Speaker, I would like to once worth fighting for, and rather than versary of the crash. again offer my deepest condolences to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.070 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7823 the surviving families and friends of Compean and Ramos that we, the terrorists who have attacked and who the victims of Flight 800 and encourage American people, will not forget your continue to threaten our Nation. my colleagues to join me in com- husbands, your fathers, your brothers, That’s where the war on terror should mending each of them for the grace and and we will do everything we can to see be waged. dignity with which they have handled that justice will prevail over an injus- f unspeakable pain. tice. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f f previous order of the House, the gen- INVESTIGATING THE PROSECU- NO MORE ‘‘STAY THE COURSE’’ tleman from Kentucky (Mr. DAVIS) is recognized for 5 minutes. TION OF FORMER BORDER PA- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a (Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky addressed TROL AGENTS RAMOS AND previous order of the House, the gentle- the House. His remarks will appear COMPEAN woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN hereafter in the Extensions of Re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a SCHULTZ) is recognized for 5 minutes. marks.) previous order of the House, the gen- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. Speaker, the President continues to f JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. ask this Congress and the American The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. people to ‘‘stay the course’’ in Iraq. previous order of the House, the gen- Speaker, today is day 181st day of in- Well, Mr. President, today the Amer- tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is carceration for two U.S. Border Patrol ican people and the Congress have said recognized for 5 minutes. agents. ‘‘no more.’’ (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. Agents Ramos and Compean were Today I add my voice once again to His remarks will appear hereafter in convicted last spring for shooting a the growing number of retired military the Extensions of Remarks.) Mexican drug smuggler who brought generals, the Iraq Study Group, and f 743 pounds of marijuana across our bor- untold thousands of rank and file on SCHIP REAUTHORIZATION AND der into Texas. For almost a year, the front lines who were calling for a HEALTH DISPARITIES thousands of American citizens and new direction in Iraq. The success of dozens of Members of Congress have our military depends on a sound strat- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a asked President Bush to pardon these egy. Yet instead of fighting the terror- previous order of the House, the gen- agents. Many Americans are outraged ists in the mountains of Afghanistan, tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) by the President’s decision to commute our armed forces are overextended is recognized for 5 minutes. the sentence of White House aid Scoot- after 4 years of refereeing a civil war in Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise er Libby, while at the same time he re- the sands of Iraq. today to express my strong support for fuses to pardon Border Patrol Agents The President’s escalation of this the reauthorization and expansion of Ramos and Compean. war, his so-called surge, is not work- the State Children’s Health Insurance Scooter Libby, an attorney who un- ing. That much is clear. Since the esca- Program or SCHIP, our Nation’s health derstands the laws of this country and lation of this war 6 months ago, more care safety net for low-income, unin- should know right from wrong was con- than 25,000 troops have been sent to sured children. victed of perjury, obstruction of justice Iraq, 600 more U.S. soldiers have died, We are at a critical juncture in our and lying to investigators. Mr. Libby, and more than 3,000 troops have been Nation’s health care crisis. An esti- who should have served his sentence, wounded. Countless thousands of Iraqis mated 46 million Americans are unin- did not spend one day in prison. are dead, and today the violence in Iraq sured. Approximately 18,000 people die Yet two Border Patrol agents with is at an all-time high. Those are facts each year in this country as a direct exemplary records who were doing that no one can deny. consequence of being uninsured. Sadly, their duty to protect the American Our troops have performed heroically many of the victims are innocent chil- people from an illegal alien drug smug- in Iraq, but the Iraqi Government has dren. No fewer than 9 million American gler are serving 11 and 12 years, respec- failed to meet any, any of the bench- children are without health insurance, tively, in prison. By attempting to ap- marks endorsed by the President in and they are suffering as a result. prehend an illegal alien drug smuggler, January. Political reconciliation with- Uninsured children, like uninsured these agents were enforcing our laws, in Iraq is nonexistent. A change of adults, are less likely to have access to not breaking the laws. There are legiti- course is long overdue. early and preventive care, setting them mate legal questions about how this The time has come for the United up for a lifetime of health problems prosecution was initiated and how the States to responsibly redeploy our that may have been avoided if caught U.S. Attorney’s Office proceeded in this troops from Iraq and to refocus our ef- today. Far too many of our children case. forts on protecting Americans from are going to the emergency room be- I am extremely pleased that Senator terrorism. The time has come for Iraqis cause we have failed to let them into DIANNE FEINSTEIN will be presiding to take primary responsibility for their the doctor’s office. over a full committee hearing tomor- country and for their security. This is immoral, but it is also uneco- row to examine the details of this case. Let me be clear on one additional nomical. Preventive health care serv- This hearing will provide U.S. Attor- point. Democrats support the troops. ices are cheaper than disease manage- ney Johnny Sutton an opportunity to As a member of the Appropriations ment and trauma care. By denying our explain to the Senate Judiciary Com- Committee, I personally have consist- citizenry the former, we are paying a mittee and to the American people why ently voted to fund our troops and to premium for the latter. this U.S. Attorney’s Office in western provide our soldiers in the line of fire The President has ignored the poten- Texas chose to go after law enforce- with the resources that they need. I do tial cost savings, arguing, instead, that ment officers while protecting illegal this because our brave servicemen and an expanded SCHIP program would aliens who committed crimes and gave women are not risking their lives each move children off of private insurance, the illegal alien immunity to testify and every day for one political party but that is simply not the case. The against the border agents. over another. They are risking their vast majority of children who would be I want to thank Senator FEINSTEIN lives for America. covered by this bill come from families for her interest in this case and for her Our Nation owes our troops a strat- with less than $33,200 for a family of leadership in holding hearings to look egy that is worthy of their sacrifice. three. These families do not have the into this injustice. But ‘‘stay the course’’ is not that strat- luxury of choosing private insurance I am also grateful to Chairman JOHN egy. It is a slogan that continues to over the public benefit. For them, it is CONYERS, who I hope will hold a similar fail them. public coverage or nothing. hearing on the House side sometime No, Mr. Speaker, if we really want to We have a moral obligation to ensure this fall. support our troops, it is time to get that our children have access to health Before I close, I want to say to the them out of Iraq and redeploy them to care. Our health care system produces families of Border Patrol Agents other areas where they can fight the infant mortality rates and incidences

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.071 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7824 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 of health disparities far greater than tleman from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) is the world; yet the United States ranks other nations in the industrialized recognized for 5 minutes. 23rd, 23rd in infant mortality among world. We know statistically that ra- (Mr. BILIRAKIS addressed the industrialized nations. We ranked 67th cial and ethnic minorities suffer dis- House. His remarks will appear here- in immunization rates overall, right proportionately from poor health and after in the Extensions of Remarks.) behind Botswana. We were first in life die prematurely. More than 30 years f expectancy in 1945, and now we rank after the national embarrassment of 20th behind nations like Canada, Brit- COMMIT TO FULLY FUND Tuskegee Syphilis Experience, our peo- ain, France and Cuba. RESEARCH ple are still being denied access to the In the 1960s, I lived in Great Britain, best medical system in the world. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and I was exposed to the assurance that This trend recently played out in my previous order of the House, the gentle- the British public had in their access home State in Maryland in an incident woman from California (Ms. LEE) is to quality health care with the British that I still find difficult to com- recognized for 5 minutes. national health service. We in America prehend. In February, a 12-year-old Af- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, tonight I rise can do better. We must do better. We rican American boy named Deamonte to address the continuing tragedy of can ensure that every person in Amer- Driver died when an untreated tooth racial and ethnic disparities in Amer- ica be treated equally, given a fair and infection spread to his brain. A routine ica. I want to commend my colleague, thorough diagnosis and be treated with dental checkup costing about $40 might the gentlelady from Ohio, a member of the most up-to-date treatments that have saved his life. But Deamonte was the Ways and Means Committee, Con- are available. We must remember that poor and homeless, and he did not have gresswoman STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, an ounce of prevention is worth a access to a dentist. and my colleague, our great Chair of pound of cure. Deamonte’s case was rare and ex- the Congressional Black Caucus, Con- treme, but he is by no means alone in In any hospital on any given day or gresswoman CAROLYN KILPATRICK, for his suffering. The Centers for Disease night, in communities with large num- tonight calling us all together later in bers of people of color and African Control and Prevention report that a Special Order. dental disease is the single-most chron- Americans, the poor, you will witness I would like to talk just very briefly this terrible health care crisis first- ic childhood disease in this country. It in support of the efforts of my col- chills the conscience to think of how hand. Just go to an emergency room leagues in the Congressional Black one young boy’s life was cut short by and see who needs medical attention, Caucus to highlight health care as a the failure of our health care system, emergency or not. central and important policy issue in and millions of others continue to suf- It’s about time that we invest re- the 110th Congress and to call for an fer. sources to close these deadly, and We have a moral obligation in the end to racial and ethnic health dispari- that’s what they are, they are deadly memory of Deamonte to fix this prob- ties. disparities. We need to enact universal lem now. This is why I have consist- We must no longer turn a blind eye health care for all. ently advocated for a strong SCHIP bill to the continuing pattern of racial bias America is the wealthiest industri- that expands coverage to 6 million of in the delivery of health care in Amer- alized country in the world. It is a our Nation’s poorest children and guar- ica. The fact is that if you are a person shame and disgrace that over 47 mil- antees them dental coverage. of color, are poor or speak a different lion have no health insurance and that I was discouraged to see that the language and walk into a hospital in such a large percentage are African first version of the bill from the Senate need of care, you are less likely to be Americans, Latinos and Asian Pacific Finance Committee included only $35 diagnosed correctly, less likely to re- Americans. million in additional funding and did ceive the accepted standard of care and What is wrong with this picture? I not include mandatory dental benefit. less likely to walk out. It is a death just want to commend, again, Con- As a Washington Post editorial board sentence for millions of Americans. gresswoman TUBBS JONES and the Con- recently noted, memories are some- It is appalling that our Nation can- gressional Black Caucus; and also our times short here in Washington. I real- not commit the resources necessary to Tri-Caucus, Congressional Hispanic ize the current budgetary constraints eliminate once and for all the dev- Caucus and Asian Pacific American make this process all the more conten- astating impact of unequal health care Caucus for insisting, and I mean insist- tious; however, these are times that re- delivery in America. We must root out ing, that this House of Representatives quire decisive leadership. I am hopeful the causes of the continuing discrimi- begin to focus on closing these deadly that in the House we will be able to nation against racial and ethnic mi- health care disparities among commu- find funding to expand the program by norities in our health care system. nities of color. $50 million while working with our We must increase the diversity in the Senate colleagues to negotiate a strong professional health care provider work- f bill. force. Health care must be delivered in b 1945 I urge all of my colleagues to support a culturally and linguistically appro- this vitally important legislation. priate way without having to turn to SERGEANT KEITH KLINE f intermediaries or family members to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a relay private information, health infor- previous order of the House, the gentle- previous order of the House, the gen- mation. Funding research into the rea- woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is sons for the different rates of disease ognized for 5 minutes. recognized for 5 minutes. incidence and minority populations Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to- (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed must be a national priority. night to commemorate the life of Ser- the House. His remarks will appear While Latinos and African Americans geant Keith Allen Kline, born and hereafter in the Extensions of Re- make up over 25 percent of the U.S. raised in Oak Harbor, Ohio. marks.) population, they account for more than Sergeant Kline was serving his sec- f 67 percent of newly reported AIDS ond tour of duty when he was mortally The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a cases. Diseases that primarily impact wounded while on patrol in Baghdad on previous order of the House, the gentle- communities of color continue to be July 5, 2007, the day after the 4th of woman from New York (Mrs. MCCAR- neglected. We must commit to pro- July, his favorite holiday. Today, Ser- THY) is recognized for 5 minutes. viding access to comprehensive preven- geant Kline was laid to rest following a (Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York ad- tive care, educational outreach, health fitting and moving ceremony at his dressed the House. Her remarks will screenings and follow-up consultation alma mater Oak Harbor High School. appear hereafter in the Extensions of for at-risk populations. Through my words this evening, Amer- Remarks.) Our health care system is broken. ica honors his memory and comforts f Health care should be a right, not a his family. After the ceremony today, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a privilege. We spend more money on he was laid to rest at Oak Harbor’s previous order of the House, the gen- health care than any other Nation in Union Cemetery.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.076 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7825 In his poem, the Psalm of Life, Henry woman from Virgin Islands (Mrs. Bloomberg, and Governor Spitzer in Wadsworth Longfellow writes: CHRISTENSEN) is recognized for 5 min- the fight against illegal gun trafficking ‘‘Lives of great men all remind us utes. into our city, and also in aggressively We can make our lives sublime, (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN addressed the working to make our neighborhoods And, departing, leave behind us House. Her remarks will appear here- safe to live, work, and play. Footprints on the sands of time;— after in the Extensions of Remarks.) To the parents and family of Officer Footprints, that perhaps another, f Timoshenko, please accept our thanks Sailing o’er life’s solemn main, PASSING OF RUSSEL TIMOSHENKO for sharing him with us. Thank you for A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, allowing us the opportunity to share Seeing, shall take heart again. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the life of such a fine human being. Let us, then, be up and doing, previous order of the House, the gentle- And on behalf of New York’s 11th Con- With a heart for any fate; woman from New York (Ms. CLARKE) is gressional District, I offer my sincerest Still achieving, still pursuing, recognized for 5 minutes. condolences, and pray that God will Learn to labor and to wait.’’ Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, early in grant the family comfort and peace at Sergeant Kline lived the spirit of this the morning on Saturday, July 7, I this time. message. The poem’s words served as awoke to an unusual sound; it was the an epitaph as we recall his life and sound of a police helicopter circling f honor his ultimate sacrifice. over the community in which I reside. ARMENIAN GENOCIDE—PERSONAL Keith Kline graduated from Oak Har- Typically, when you hear a police heli- ACCOUNT bor High School in 2002. A talented copter you know that something has The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a wrestler, he placed in the top six wres- gone wrong in the community. They previous order of the House, the gen- tlers in Ohio during his high school are usually searching for a suspect in a tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) years, a truly magnificent achievement crime. is recognized for 5 minutes. from a large State like Ohio. He also Today, I stand before this body and Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would played soccer and football and partici- before you, Mr. Speaker, with a heavy like to take this opportunity to discuss pated in school plays. He enlisted in heart. The reason behind that circling the irrefutable fact of the Armenian the U.S. Army post-9/11 following his was the injuring, critical injuring of an genocide. Looking at the history of officer, a police officer. And it is with graduation. this catastrophic event from 1915 to a heavy heart that I stand before you At Fort Gordon, Georgia he com- 1918 and the impact it had on the Ar- today to honor the life and contribu- pleted his advanced individual training menian people, it is impossible to deny tion of a fallen hero, a great American and was assigned to Bravo Company, that this was indeed genocide by all ac- patriot, New York Police Officer Russel 96th Civil Air Battalion, 95th Civil Af- counts. But one way, Mr. Speaker, to Timoshenko. Last weekend, he was fairs Brigade. In Iraq 3 months, he was bear witness to the truth is to make tragically shot in the face and the neck assigned to the Civil Affairs Team sup- reference to personal accounts when and succumbed to those fatal gunshots porting the 4th Brigade Combat Team, the genocide occurred at the hands of this weekend. 1st Infantry Division. In his brief ca- the Ottoman Turks. reer, his distinguished service brought Officer Timoshenko was born in Belarus and immigrated to the United Thousands of Armenians have their him four Army achievement medals, a own account of the horrific events Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Good States in the early 1990s, when he was only 7 years old. their families had to endure, but to- Conduct Medal, National Defense Serv- night I would like to tell the story of ice Medal, Global War on Terror Expe- Upon his graduation from Tottenville High School in Staten Island, New one person, Mrs. Haigoohi Hanessian, ditionary medal and Service Medal, York, Russel attended City College and from Syracuse, New York. Army Service Ribbon, and Basic Para- majored in economics while playing on Mrs. Hanessian was born in 1906 in chutist Badge. His death brought him the lacrosse team. I understand, like Taurus, Turkey. In 1909, her family fled the posthumous award of the Purple myself, he loved to dance. from their home after receiving word Heart Award, Bronze Star Medal, and Prior to completing his studies, he that the Turks were leading a massacre Combat Action Badge. decided to become a New York City po- on all Armenians in the area. They More than a soldier, Keith Kline was lice officer. During his short career on took refuge in an institution, and I known as a goodhearted person that the force, Officer Timoshenko made 15 should say they took refuge, Mr. was full of life and a very hard worker. arrests. And although Officer Timo- Speaker, in an American institution, Every single individual who paid him shenko had only been on the force for and finally returned to their home only tribute this morning used the term ‘‘a 11⁄2 years, his commitment to protect to find it burned to the ground. After man of great heart.’’ He was a NASCAR and serve the least and the greatest in traveling and staying with family in fan, too, and he reveled in family get- our community embodied the true sen- different areas, they eventually moved togethers. And his favorite holiday, as timent of a public servant, and he was back to Taurus, Turkey. I mentioned, was the 4th of July. highly regarded among his colleagues. Yet, again, in 1915, the Armenians Cherishing his memory and cele- Officer Timoshenko and his partner, were being exiled. Her family was brating the gift of life are his mother Officer Herman Yan, were both shot forced to board a train with an un- Betty, brother John, stepfather, grand- during a routine traffic stop in Brook- known destination. With thousands of parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and lyn in the early morning of Saturday, others, they were herded into these true friends he held close to his heart. July 7. Officer Yan survived because of trains, confined in small boxcars for We offer them our sincere condolences his bulletproof vest, and I pray for his days with no food and no water. Mrs. and heartfelt gratitude as they strug- continued speedy recovery. Unfortu- Hanessian recalls that if someone died gle through this very difficult time. nately, Officer Timoshenko was shot in on the train, they were simply thrown May they find comfort in their loved the head, and the two bullets that off the train and were left on the side one’s memory, and recall the words of struck him cut across his spinal cord of the tracks. Ecclesiastes 3:1, ‘‘To everything there just beneath his brain. Officer Timo- When they finally arrived at their is a season, and a time to every pur- shenko did not survive his wounds. destination, they were placed in bar- pose under Heaven.’’ Officer Timoshenko’s untimely death racks. She speaks of the sentiments to- Today, America salutes Sergeant was a direct result of the proliferation wards the Armenians at the time, stat- Keith Kline, a valiant son of our Re- of illegal guns in my community. His ing, ‘‘They wanted all the Armenians public, for his patriotism, for his excel- life was taken in service to our city to vanish from the Earth. Instead of lence in service, for his courage, and and in pursuit of his oath to protect killing them, they suffered and died.’’ for loving us more than he loved life and serve. And, in so doing, there are The Armenians were then marched itself. three less illegal handguns on the through desert towards Syria in ex- f streets of New York. treme heat, again with no food and no The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a I stand with the New York City Po- water. On the way, many died and were previous order of the House, the gentle- lice Chief, Commissioner Kelly, Mayor left to rot. After they reached a small

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.081 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 village in Syria, they stayed until they DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS: Appropriations minutes as the designee of the major- were told to move again. She remem- Committee 302(a) Allocation—Continued ity leader. bers, ‘‘An order came from all the Gen- [In millions of dollars] Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, to- eral Headquarters that all Armenians night I’m joined by members of the either be killed or deny their religion BA OT Congressional Black Caucus on the and become Muslims.’’ Many people Fiscal Year 2008 ...... 953,459 1,028,780 first of what will be many CBC message converted to save their lives, while Change for H.R. 3043 program integrity initiatives: hours. This evening we will be dis- others died to preserve their faith. Fiscal Year 2007 ...... 0 0 cussing health care disparities, as well The Armenians were forced to relo- Fiscal Year 2008 ...... 636 317 Revised allocation: as the SCHIP program, which is the cate from village to village. They were Fiscal Year 2007 ...... 950,316 1,029,465 State insurance health program. left with no money and no supplies, Fiscal Year 2008 ...... 954,095 1,029,097 But before I get into it, I need to ask and had to find ways to survive. She f unanimous consent that all Members said, ‘‘You couldn’t get in touch with may have 5 legislative days in which to anybody. You didn’t know what to do. b 2000 revise and extend their remarks and in- We were hungry. It was terrible. We PROVIDING FOR INDIVIDUALS A clude extraneous material on the sub- were all dying. We were just skeletons, SECOND CHANCE jects that I just mentioned, that of no food, no nothing.’’ health care disparity and the State Unlike much of Mrs. Hanessian’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Children’s Health Insurance Program. family who died or disappeared in the previous order of the House, the gen- For the past few Congresses, the CBC genocide, she survived and was able to tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) is rec- has made confronting health dispari- relocate to the United States and re- ognized for 5 minutes. ties one of its major initiatives. We build her life in Syracuse, New York. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, have been champions for access to af- She has since passed away, but not be- as I was leaving a friend of mine’s fordable health care, meaningful cov- fore she left her story behind, and I am home on Sunday morning, a young fel- erage for prescription medications for proud to be able to retell her memo- low was across the street on the other every American, and increased rep- ries, which must never be forgotten. side and he flagged me down and said, resentation of African Americans Mr. Speaker, I wish to express my ‘‘Can I talk to you for a moment?’’ And across all health care professions. support this evening for swift passage so I waited for him to come across the The health care statistics are stag- of H. Resolution 106, reaffirming the street, and he did. And I asked what I gering in the African American com- Armenian Genocide. The resolution could do for him, and he says, ‘‘Well, I munity. While African Americans com- now has a majority of the Members of am trying to find a job.’’ And I in- prise approximately 12 percent of the the House as cosponsors on a bipar- quired as to his educational back- U.S. population, in 2000 they rep- tisan basis. ground, what kind of things that he resented 19.6 percent of the uninsured. As the first genocide of the 20th cen- could do, and what kind of jobs that he The African American AIDS diagnosis tury, it is morally imperative that we had. And he says, ‘‘Well, I had a job, rate was 11 times that of the White di- remember this atrocity and collec- but then my employer discovered that agnosis rate, 23 times more for women tively demand reaffirmation of this I also had a felony conviction and he and nine times more for men. crime against humanity. By properly didn’t know that when I got hired.’’ African Americans are two times affirming the Armenian genocide, we And, ‘‘Of course,’’ he says, ‘‘I have lost more likely to have diabetes than can also help ensure its legacy and my job, lost my house, lost my car, whites, four times more likely to see rightfully honor its victims and sur- lost my wife, and I am in the process of their diabetes progress to end-stage vivors like Mrs. Hanessian. losing my children.’’ And as I listened renal disease, and four times more f to him on Sunday morning, it rein- likely to have a stroke. And African forced for me how important it is that REVISIONS TO THE 302(a) ALLOCA- Americans are only 2.9 percent of the we try and provide for individuals like TIONS AND BUDGETARY AGGRE- doctors, 9.2 percent of the nurses, 1.5 this young man a second chance. GATES ESTABLISHED BY THE percent of dentists, and 0.4 percent of As a matter of fact, our country is CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ON health care administrators. Yet Afri- the most imprisoned nation on the face THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS can Americans comprise 12 percent of of the Earth. More than 2 million peo- 2007 AND 2008 our population. ple languish in our jails and prisons These problems are just the tip of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a across the country. iceberg. Tonight, along with my col- previous order of the House, the gen- More than 650,000 of them come home leagues, we will outline some of the tleman from South Carolina (Mr. every year, and, like this young man, various health issues that currently SPRATT) is recognized for 5 minutes. oftentimes find every avenue blocked impact the African American commu- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to sec- that prevents them from leading nor- nity. Additionally, many of us have tion 207(d) of S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent mal lives. Of course, many of them do legislation that we are working to have Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year what we call recidivate, that is, if they passed to provide necessary care and 2008, I hereby submit for printing in the CON- don’t get any help within 3 years, 67 resources to the African American GRESSIONAL RECORD revised 302 (a) alloca- percent of them will have done what we community. tions for the House Committee on Appropria- call re-offend; that is, committed an- I want to thank the Chair of the Con- tions for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008. Section other offense against society. More gressional Black Caucus, Congress- 207 (d)(2) directs the Chairman of the Com- than 50 percent of them will be re-in- woman CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK, mittee on the Budget to adjust the discre- carcerated, costing our taxpayers enor- and our executive director, Dr. Joe tionary spending allocations for three program mous sums of money. Leonard, for their assistance and work integrity initiatives: Continuing Disability Re- And so I felt compelled to come to in this effort, and for the record, my views and Supplemental Security Income Re- the floor and urge my colleagues to communications director Nicole Wil- determinations, Health Care Fraud and Abuse support the Second Chance Act, to urge liams. Control, and Unemployment Improper Pay- the leadership to bring that legislation At this point I’d like to yield 5 min- ment Reviews as provided in section 207 (d) to the floor, so that this young man utes to the gentleman from Virginia, (1)(A), (C) and (D) of S. Con. Res. 21, respec- and thousands of others like him can, Mr. BOBBY SCOTT. tively. indeed, experience a second chance. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS: Appropriations f I rise today to stress the importance of health care to the well-being of our Committee 302(a) Allocation CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS [In millions of dollars] children and to our Nation. In 2003, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under report was released by the National BA OT the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Academy of Science entitled ‘‘Unequal Current allocation: uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from Treatment: Confronting Racial and Fiscal Year 2007 ...... 950,316 1,029,465 Ohio (Mrs. JONES) is recognized for 60 Ethnic Disparities in Health Care.’’ It

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.084 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7827 confirmed what many of us have losing coverage if their parents change required is a national health care sys- known for a long time, that even when jobs or if employers drop health cov- tem with universal access to com- African Americans and other minori- erage for families. prehensive prevention-oriented bene- ties have equal insurance and equal ac- Mr. Speaker, we need to do more fits. And it is time to take action, and cess to physicians, their outcomes are than just renew SCHIP. We need to ex- we should start with our children by different. pand it so that it adequately covers passing the All Healthy Children’s Act. Minority populations just don’t get every uninsured child living in the Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. SCOTT, the same health care and are not of- United States. thank you very much for your leader- fered the same treatments. Unfortu- Early and preventive screening, diag- ship on that issue. nately, we’re foundering under the con- nosis and treatment, EPSDT, which Let me speak for a moment about an- straints of a profit-driven, multi-tiered would include services such as dental, other piece of legislation that I’ve in- health care where racial and ethnic vision and mental health services troduced with regard to health care stereotypes often distort the decision- should be available to all children. disparities. About 7 years ago, one of making process by many health care EPSDT is the current requirement my staffers approached me with an providers. under Medicaid to make sure that the idea for a piece of legislation. He told The situation becomes even more health needs of children are being met, me a story of one of his female friends critical when we realize that over 20 and we should bring this requirement who had been suffering from uterine percent of all African Americans do not to SCHIP. fibroids. Her condition had taken a tre- have health insurance. Those who do Coverage for low-income pregnant mendous toll on both her and her fam- are more likely to have public insur- women. We need to make sure that ily, mainly because she was unsure of ance or Medicaid, which, unfortu- women are receiving the necessary pre- her options. nately, often does not command the natal care needed to ensure that in- This young lady is not alone. There full measure of services available in fants have a healthy start in life. are many women across this country private insurance. Presumptive eligibility. We need a who are silently dealing with this pain- Every day, more and more African unified application system for SCHIP. ful, sometime deadly, disease. Americans are diagnosed with life- There are many social services pro- Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tu- threatening illnesses which can be grams, such as reduced or free school mors that form within a woman’s uterine lining. It is estimated that three in avoided with proper care and preven- lunch, that have eligibility require- every four American women have uter- tion. The diagnosis of illnesses such as ments clearly more restrictive than ine fibroids, with one in four women diabetes, high blood pressure, heart SCHIP. So if a child is eligible for such seeking medical care for the condition. disease and HIV/AIDS continues to in- a program, it is a virtual certainty African American women are three to crease among African Americans in the that he’s also eligible for SCHIP. nine times more likely to develop uter- African American culture as access to The problem arises that States do not presume eligibility, and parents ine fibroids. health care becomes more and more Uterine fibroids can be hard diseases are required to fill out different appli- elusive. to combat, given the fact that women cations in different offices, often with It is no surprise that when it comes are diagnosed with the disease at var- the exact same information, just to ac- to taking care of our medical needs, ious stages and physical conditions. cess the services they obviously qualify many of us and our Hispanic, Native While the fibroids may develop slowly American and Asian Pacific Islanders for. in some women, others may develop A commonsense solution would be to are slipping through the safety nets more aggressively. available to other Americans. streamline the application process for Right now, hysterectomy is the most Mr. Speaker, the total number of un- SCHIP and other programs so that if common treatment for uterine fibroids, insured has actually increased from 41 you’re enrolled in another social serv- accounting for 200,000, or 30 percent, of million, just a few years ago, to 46 mil- ice program, you should not have to fill all hysterectomies in the United lion by the most recent numbers. In out another application just to get States. It is for this reason that I have the country where we pride ourselves health care benefits. Money to promote reintroduced the Uterine Fibroid Re- as being the world’s leading and most the streamlining of this process should search and Education Act to find new prosperous democracy, we have mil- be included in the reauthorization of and better ways to treat, or even cure, lions of children and young adults SCHIP. uterine fibroids. walking around without health insur- Mr. Speaker, there is an urgent need The Uterine Fibroid Research and ance. for expanded health care coverage for Education Act would double Federal A sad reflection of how ominous the children, and that’s why I introduced funding for uterine fibroid research and absence of health care insurance can be H.R. 1688, the All Healthy Children’s fund a public education campaign on is the death of a 16-year-old boy in Act. That act has been endorsed by the the condition. Senator Barbara Mikul- Maryland who died from infections Children’s Defense Fund. It’s a logical, ski of Maryland introduced companion caused by an abscessed tooth because smart, and achievable incremental legislation in the Senate, and we intro- his family had no health insurance to next step to close the child coverage duced identical legislation in the 109th seek medical care. gap and guarantees that all children Congress, but neither received a floor Mr. Speaker, in the next few weeks, will have access to health care cov- vote. we’ll address the reauthorization of the erage that they need to survive, thrive, Even though an estimated three- State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- and learn. quarters of all reproductive-age women gram, or SCHIP, which is a vital Fed- This proposal will ensure that all have uterine fibroids, little is known eral program which allows States to children are covered by expanding the about them, and there are still few target and cover low-income children coverage of both Medicaid and SCHIP good treatment options available. with no health insurance and families programs, while eliminating the proce- Women deserve better. I have made it a with incomes above the Medicaid eligi- dural red tape that currently prevents priority to make sure women are not bility levels. children from being covered by either left out or left behind when it comes to Almost 90 percent of these children program. The comprehensive program health care. live in households with a working par- would include all basic health care, as This legislation would authorize $30 ent. More than half live in two-family well as coverage for mental health and million in Federal funding for uterine households. Many of these children are prenatal care. fibroid research each year for 5 years, actually eligible for coverage under Mr. Speaker, the United States doubling the budget from last year’s SCHIP or Medicaid but are not enrolled health care system has yet to solve the $15 million. Research is needed to find due in large part to barriers to enroll- fundamental challenge, delivering out what causes uterine fibroids, why ment in programs and complex eligi- health care coverage to all Americans African American women are dis- bility rules that make it difficult to at an affordable price. The tragedy is proportionately affected, and what can obtain or keep coverage. Millions more that we know what to do to fix the be done to prevent and treat the condi- children are underinsured or at risk of problem once and for all. And what is tion.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.087 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7828 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 It is time that we put the health of dren’s Health Insurance Program. We Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleas- the women of America in the forefront need to do so fully. Now when we have ure at this time to yield to my col- of our agenda. Therefore, I’m asking all the opportunity to do the right thing league and good friend DANNY DAVIS to be supportive on this crucial issue. for America’s children with whose wel- from Illinois. Right now I’d like to yield such time fare we are charged, we are poised to Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I as she may consume to Representative shortchange them, to let them down, want to commend and thank the gen- DONNA CHRISTENSEN, who is, in fact, a and to leave them without access to tlewoman from Ohio for not only her medical doctor; and she chairs the Con- health care. That is unbelievable. leadership on this but her leadership on gressional Black Caucus Health Dis- There are 9 million uninsured children, many issues that affect not only Afri- parities Health Brain Trust. And this of which 6 million are at or below 200 can Americans but people all over weekend in the Virgin Islands you’re percent of poverty and eligible for America. hosting a health care health disparities SCHIP. I think we should cover all of Although we are talking about conference, correct? them, but current proposals don’t even health disparities, let it be known that Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Yes. Not only cover one-third of those who are eligi- we don’t believe that merely dealing that, but Congressman CLYBURN’s dis- ble. with the disparities is going to get us trict will be hosting a disparities con- This Congress should do nothing less where we need to be relative to health ference, as well as the Tri-Caucus, the than cover all 6 million eligible chil- care in this country. I am firmly con- Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific Cau- dren, and we must do so with robust vinced that the only way that we will cus this weekend. programs to foster their mental, den- address adequately all of the health Mr. Speaker, I’m pleased to join my tal, and nutritional health. Investing care needs that exist in this country is colleagues to call attention to some in our children is investing in our fu- to have a national health plan where critical unmet health care needs that ture. everybody is in and nobody is out; this 110th Congress is called upon to The CBO has said that it would cost where everybody will have access to address. at least $60 billion to cover all of those quality, comprehensive health care And I also want to applaud our chair- eligible children. We are told there are without regard to their ability to pay. woman, CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK, not enough offsets, not enough money for making this hour available to us to cover the costs. I have spent a great deal of my time Well, there are no offsets for the civil and to thank Congresswoman STEPH- over the last 2 or 3 years dealing with war in Iraq, which we are funding while ANIE TUBBS JONES for her leadership as the particular needs of young African our children are being caught in the well. American males. And if we look at that crossfire, and there were no offsets for Before I speak about the children’s population group, nearly four out of 10 the tax cuts to the wealthiest individ- health insurance program, which is up young African American men lack uals in this country, both of which are for reauthorization, I want to remind health insurance. The percentage of funded in part with money borrowed this body that we have not yet appro- uninsured African American men, from Communist China. If we can go priated the level of funding that would while higher than that of whites, is into bad debt for those, then we can make a dent in the health disparities lower than that of Hispanics, American certainly go into good debt for our that result in 100,000 unnecessary Indians, and Native Hawaiians. Young children because it is an investment deaths every year because of our coun- men, regardless of race or ethnicity, that pays back invaluable dividends. I try’s failure to address them. We worry are more likely to be uninsured than am willing to bet, Mr. Speaker and col- any other age group. more about a few dollars that may be leagues, that we will have to set less than necessary than we worry PAYGO aside for some measure that is People without health insurance are about the unnecessary loss of life that deemed important, probably even be- more likely than those with health in- happens every day in this country, al- fore this Congress adjourns. So let’s do surance to delay needed care, less like- though we have the wherewithal to it now for America’s children. There is ly to fill prescriptions, and more likely stop them. no one and nothing more important to be diagnosed at a later stage when b 2015 than they. they do finally seek care. They are also There is one other alternative, and less likely to have a usual or regular Until our country funds disparity source of care. elimination adequately, people of color that would be to provide funding to cover all 6 million children for a short- Young African American men die at will continue to get to health care er period of time and revisit that pro- the rate that is at least 1.5 times that services late, if at all, and become dis- gram 2 or 3 years from now when we of young white and Hispanic men and abled or die prematurely from prevent- should be out of Iraq and the tax cuts almost three times the rate of young able causes. for the rich would expire. That, I Asian men. While the death rate drops This Congress will have the oppor- think, is another viable alternative. for men ages 25 to 29 for most groups, tunity to do just that by passing the We know that the President has said it continues to rise among African Healthcare Equity and Accountability that he will veto a bill if it costs what Americans. The leading causes of death Act, introduced by the Black, Hispanic, he considers too much and even the for all young men ages 15 to 29, regard- and Asian Pacific Caucus last week. modest proposals from the House and less of race or ethnicity, are uninten- That is the way to improve health for Senate fit that bill. I think that that is tional injuries such as car accident, everyone and to begin to drive down a fight the American people would firearm, or drowning, suicide and homi- the skyrocketing cost of health care. want us to take on because our chil- cide. For young African American men, Mr. Speaker, I also want to call our dren are just that important. And so more deaths are caused by homicide attention to the now chronic under- using his own words, I would say than any other cause. funding for the AIDS Drug Assistance ‘‘bring it on.’’ Additionally, HIV is the sixth leading Program, or ADAP. As we have under- Let’s not let there be any more cause of death for young African Amer- funded it every year, the gaps have Deamonte Drivers, the 11-year-old who ican and Hispanic men. Yet for other grown and the waiting lists for life- died because he could not get an $80 saving medicines have grown longer. tooth extraction. We are a better coun- racial groups, HIV is not among the Some of those waiting in line have died try than that. top 10 causes of death. because of our neglect. This Congress, Thank you, Congresswoman TUBBS When I hear my colleagues talk led by Democrats who have always un- JONES. about what we need to do and when derstood the challenges faced by the Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Thank you, Dr. Representative CLARKE was here a few HIV/AIDS community, more than half CHRISTENSEN, for your leadership not minutes ago talking about the need for of which are people of color, needs to only this year but every year that I gun control legislation that would correct this deficiency in funding for have been in Congress on the health make it more difficult to acquire and this important program. disparities issue and health care on be- make use of handguns, that is so real. And, also, Mr. Speaker, very soon we half of all Americans while particu- Not only are those tragedies taking will be reauthorizing the State Chil- larly focused on African Americans. place in New York, but I also take this

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:43 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.088 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7829 opportunity to commend Reverend Jes- representing over 40 million Americans mittee, but never is it intended that sie Jackson and a coalition of individ- who can speak and represent all two-thirds of that budget, three- uals, including Reverend Gregory Liv- ethnicities in America. fourths in many instances, will go to ingston, who every Saturday morning Disparities in health care is real. It’s defend the country. We have to end the have been picketing gun shops outside alive. And it is really determined by war. We’ve got to bring our soldiers the City of Chicago. Fortunately, you how you live, where you live, what eco- home. We have to invest in American cannot purchase a handgun in Chicago, nomic standards are you able to afford families. but you can go right outside and pur- with you and your family, from genera- I believe that health care, education, chase all that you want. tions yet unborn. So we are here to- housing, environment and access to So I commend them for their efforts night to talk about how do we close capital are those things that this Con- to make real the notion that change that gap? What ought to be the policies gress must fund. That’s why we have can occur, but it only comes as we are of our United States government to disparities, because many families activated, motivated, stimulated, and take care of American citizens, 300 mil- start at a disadvantage; low income, involved. lion of us, from disparate backgrounds? poor schools, health crisis, unable to So, again, Representative JONES, I What can we do to close the gap? get quality health care. thank you for your leadership. Thank One thing we can do is to make sure So as we come to you tonight as you for giving us the opportunity to that education, quality education, is members of the Congressional Black put a face on this problem that is had for every American; that they may Caucus, we ask you, America, stand up plaguing African Americans all over compete not against Ohio or Michigan for what you believe. If you want a America. or California and New York, but to strong family, if you want strong op- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. I want to say to compete in the world, China, India, portunities, if you want investment in you, Mr. DAVIS, also your leadership on other countries of the world who re- your children and in your families, the Second Chance Act, you and I have vere, and in knowing that education is speak to that. been working on that issue for several the key not only to a successful life Our theme for the Congressional years, and, hopefully, it will come to but a key to adequate health care op- Black Caucus is ‘‘Change Course.’’ Do fruition in the next couple, 3 weeks. I portunities. something different, America. Join. look forward to working with you on Number two, that we invest in those Speak out. Donate. Volunteer. Be a that and discussing that issue with communities so that we put the dollars part of something that you believe in you. where they are necessary, so that we that will make America stronger. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. I must tell don’t have underserved communities as Health care, we believe, is one of those you, I was in Detroit at the NAACP we have today across America, under- things that you will find yourself par- convention last week, and there were served as it relates to health care, ticipating in. some folks there from Ohio. And as we their access to quality health care. Can Change course and then confront the talked about what needed to happen, I they really participate in programs crisis. Confront the crisis of education. know I don’t have to ask you, but I just that make their lives better? Why is it that our schools can’t com- know that my representative, Rep- When we have a healthy America, pete with schools around the world? resentative Stephanie TUBBS JONES, is then we have healthier families, we Confront the crisis of the war. And yes, up on this, as in my man, you got it have healthier cities, and then, of confront the crisis of the disparities in right. You’re on it; stay on it. We ap- course, our country is one of health. health that we find ourselves in today. preciate you so much. We talk about disparities of health We can do better. We can be better. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Thank you very care, and it refers to the difference be- Make sure you’re a part of that equa- much. tween two or more population groups, tion. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleas- the outcomes and the prevalence of And then let us all rise up and con- ure at this time to have the oppor- certain illnesses, heart disease, diabe- tinue the legacy. Change course, con- tunity to yield to the awesome Chair of tes, access to quality health care, are front crises, and continue the legacy the Congressional Black Caucus. She we really providing what is necessary that all of us have put together as has shown such great leadership not for America’s families? And we, the members of the African American Con- only in this role but as Chair of so members of the Congressional Black gressional Black Caucus, Latino Cau- many other events that the Congres- Caucus, don’t believe that we do. cus, Tri-Caucus, the Asian Caucus as sional Black Caucus has done. Our Federal budget is 2.9 trillion of well. We work together to make sure I yield to my sister, the Congress- your tax dollars. We round that off and that we begin to address some of the woman from the great State of Michi- say $3 trillion in this 2008 budget that disparities that we see. gan, CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK. we are dealing with. Of that budget So, Madam Chair, thank you for your Ms. KILPATRICK. I thank you, three entitlements: Medicare, health leadership. Thank you as we try to Madam Chair, for yielding. I certainly insurance for 44 million American sen- talk to America to become involved, to appreciate your leadership and all that iors; Medicaid, over 40 million low-in- change course, to confront crises, to you do for this body. I thank you for come, disabled, and children’s pro- continue the legacy that so many have being the coordinator for this Special grams; and then our veterans, our given their lives and time that we Order as we move through this 110th proud veterans, who have fought in our might be on this floor tonight. session. We thank you for your leader- wars ever since the beginning, some in This is the greatest country in the ship, delta woman. We appreciate you. battle, some in theater, some not, but world. Let’s eliminate the health dis- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand defending our country. parities. Let’s make our families here tonight as chairperson of the Con- stronger. Provide better education op- 2030 gressional Black Caucus. We are from b portunities, better work opportunities 26 States. We are 43 Members. We rep- When you take out the main three and, yes, access to capital. When we do resent over 40 million Americans. entitlements, our Appropriations Com- that, we will eliminate the disparities Eighteen of our Members have less mittee handled 600 to $800 billion. Two- that we find now in our health system. than 50 percent populations of African thirds of those monies goes to the enti- With that, Madam Chair, I yield back Americans. The highest percentage tlements, as was mentioned, and a few the balance of my time. that any Member represents is 61 per- others handled by the Ways and Means Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Thank you, cent African Americans. So we rep- Committee, where some of those health Madam Chair, for that great presen- resent all ethnicities of America: programs were had. And the other, tation and for your leadership. Latino Americans, Asian Americans, what we call discretionary funding, is Being uninsured means going with- Native Americans, Arab Americans, what is handled in the Appropriations out needed care. It means minor ill- Italian Americans, European, and the Committee. nesses become major ones because care whole conglomerate. So we call our- Of the $800 billion in 2008, $600 billion is delayed. Tragically, it also means selves the conscience of the Congress of that is going to defense, to defense. that one significant medical expense because we are they, 43 of us, 26 States, Proud that we are of our Defense Com- can wipe out a family’s life savings.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:27 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.090 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7830 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 There are millions of working unin- ness. And so in actuality, the Founding means, they were able to go through sured Americans who go to bed wor- Fathers put down a marker of what test after test, and one expensive test rying about what will happen to them kind of Nation they wanted this to be. that is rarely given, an MRI, was able and their families if a major illness or Tragically, over the last years, when to find that cancerous organ, their life injury strikes. our good friends were involved, many has been saved. Another person with a In my home State of Ohio, there are of the serious issues of health care severe injury or severe disease was able currently 1,362,000 uninsured, an in- were diminished in terms of care and to be cared for and is in the best of care crease of 18,000 people since 2003. We’ve funding. And so it is important that we because of means. They live today. But also seen the strain on many of the stand here tonight to be able to lay that is not the case in the question of local hospitals in my district when peo- down the challenge and the charge that disparities on economics, what you ple are forced to use emergency rooms we are here to fix it up. We are here to make, and also on race. as their source of primary care. The make it right. We are here to correct I’m very glad to be part of the CBC problem is getting worse. As the price some of the ills, governmental ills, effort and Health Task Force to focus of health care continues to rise, fewer budgetary ills that have caused health on ensuring that the Ryan White CARE individuals and families can afford to care to be diminished. Act is passed with language that em- pay for the coverage. Fewer small busi- And let me cite some important sta- phasizes minority HIV organizations. nesses are able to provide coverage for tistics that represent the districts of I believe in fixing health care dispari- their employees, and those that do are individuals in this body coming from ties on the ground. I have organized a struggling to hold on to the coverage the south, coming from the midwest, series of testing activities or actions to they offer. It is a problem that affects coming from the far west, next to engage the community in being tested. all of us, and we cannot sit idly by Texas, and parts of the mountain area. Our first effort with a church, 245 per- while the people of this country con- The cost of the war in one district is sons were tested. And our message is tinue to go without health insurance. costing $1 million. And out of that that HIV testing is not a one-shot deal. I am pleased at this juncture to yield waste of money in the Iraq war, we Just recently, a good friend, Represent- such time as she may consume to my would be able to provide people with ative Borris Miles, was able to get colleague and good friend from the health care: 336,000 adults and 527,000 7,000, or thousands of persons tested, great State of Texas, Congresswoman children, plus, with health care. possibly 7,000 persons, for HIV. We are SHEILA JACKSON-LEE. Another district, the war is costing going to launch another effort of test- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Let me them $1.2 million, plus. We would be ing and a campaign that says ‘‘HIV thank my distinguished colleague from able to provide 420,000 people with testing is not a one-shot deal.’’ Cleveland, Ohio, the chairwoman of the health care if that war was ended, I am a strong supporter of believing Ethics Committee, and as well the first 758,000 children. in the Health Centers Renewal Act of African American woman, only African Another district, the war is costing 2006. For the time that I have been American woman on the Ways and them $1.1 million—755,000 people would here, I have emphasized that we have Means Committee. These two distinc- be able to have health care and 633,000 not enough community-based health tive positions are so important, one, children. Another district, $812,000 it’s clinics that were privately owned in for the health of this body, the Ethics costing them, and we would be able to neighborhoods accessible to grand- Committee, and two, for the great city provide 310,000 adults with health care, mothers and young mothers with chil- that she represents. And I might com- and children, 502,000. dren. And we have worked hard to en- pete with her, she has the Cleveland So, we can already see that we would Clinic; I have the Texas Medical Cen- sure that more community health cen- be able to provide thousands, hundreds ter. And I know that we have had the ters come to Houston, Texas. of thousands of Americans with health I’m proud that in my own congres- opportunity to work with each other, care and hundreds of thousands of chil- sional district we’ve opened one in and I want to thank her for what I dren with health care if we, first of all, Fifth Ward. We’ve opened two that are think is an enormously important Spe- brought our troops home and ended the under the auspices of the Martin Lu- cial Order. I want to begin, as many of my col- Iraq war. ther King Community Center that I leagues have begun, and I want to ac- Now, why should we be concerned worked with and kept their doors open knowledge the chairwoman of the Con- with that? And the Congressional with a $400,000 grant from HHS in the gressional Black Caucus, Congress- Black Caucus has gone on the record early years of my congressional career. on questions of disparities in health woman KILPATRICK, for the importance This is a stopgap to the disparities in of putting a face on the issue of dis- care. And I might say that this whole health care, allowing those in the com- parities in health care. issue of disparities is not just an issue munity to have immediate access to In doing that, I’m reminded of the of race; it’s an issue of dealing with ec- health care. language in the beginning of the Con- onomics. It is the kind of health care Then, of course, one of the largest, if stitution that the Founding Fathers that poor people are able to manage to I might use the term, Mr. Speaker, organized to create a more perfect get versus those who are covered, who ‘‘elephants’’ in the room, is the ques- Union. But as they struck out on faith have means. Some people have means tion of obesity in America. As the co- to establish this fledgling United where they pay outright for the care. chair of the Congressional Children’s States of America, only 13 colonies, The Texas Medical Center, for example, Caucus, we have worked on the issue of feeling the redcoats breathing down has long-time hosted international pa- obesity in children. I was very proud to their backs, afraid that at any moment tients who outright pay for good care. join Congressman DONALD PAYNE for a this very fragile government might be We don’t have that luxury here in the very thoughtful, forward-thinking ses- toppled, they had enough courage to United States for many of those who sion on obesity in New Jersey, and pro- declare some words that I believe, if are struggling. viding remarks dealing with the ques- this Congress would use it as a moral And I might give you just a real-life tion of obesity in our children. And it compass, these issues of Congress- example, Mr. Speaker, having left my is a disparity in health care as it re- woman STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES would home district and had the challenge lates to Hispanic and African American be very clear, and those are the words and the desire to visit constituents children who are victimized, if you of the Declaration of Independence who were ailing. They are now sur- will, in large numbers by the lack of that said we all are created equal with viving because they happen to be indi- nutritious food that generates an over- certain inalienable rights; the right to viduals who had the care and the so- weight child. That turns into hyper- pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of phistication of family members who tension as an adult, type II diabetes, happiness. We are all created equal could get them to a spot that would, in coronary heart disease, stroke, gall- with certain inalienable rights; the fact, determine what was the final need bladder disease, asthma, bronchitis, rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of of their care. Mr. Speaker, they had a sleep apnea, and other respiratory dis- happiness. disastrous cancerous organ that was eases. Clearly, health care is intimately in- not initially found, and they could There are also increases in over- volved in life and the pursuit of happi- have died. But because they had the weight among children and teens. For

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These are elements policies and securing the resources needed to 17.4 percent. that can encourage good health care. eradicate racial and gender disparities in We’re working to ensure in the agri- For those of us who have our sched- health and wellness. cultural reauthorization bill that’s ule here in Washington, D.C., a little Let me focus these brief remarks on what I coming forward that school lunches walking, a little exercise would be good believe are three of the greatest impediments and school breakfasts are nutritious. as well. We should probably look at to the health and wellness of the African- That has to be for those children who ourselves in the mirror and try to im- American community and other minority com- are poor and are dependent upon those prove our own health status. We have munities. The first challenge is to provide ev- meals as sometimes their only meal. the capability and capacity if and when eryone access to healthcare. This includes I passed legislation that involved the some health matter would come to our supporting the reauthorization and expansion creation of an Office of Minority Popu- attention, that is a personal matter, of the State Children’s Heath Insurance Pro- lations that still stands today, and the but we must speak for the millions of gram (SCHIP) so that all of our children who idea is to keep the question of dispari- Americans, 44 million, that are unin- need health insurance will receive it. The sec- ties in health care before Health and sured, that do not have access to ond challenge is combating the scourge of Human Services regardless of who the health care. I do believe that it is time HIV/AIDS. The third challenge is to reverse Secretary is. We can do better in this to move for universal access to health the dangerous trend of increasing obesity in Congress. care. juveniles and young adults. And there are issues dealing with our So as we move in the 110th Congress DIFFERENTIAL ACCESS MAY LEAD TO DISPARITIES IN veterans. I’m very pleased that my and complete this session, I would say QUALITY; SUPPORT FOR HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION— VISTA bill was marked up in the vet- to all of my colleagues, be reminded of H.R. 676 erans which provides added resources the Declaration of Independence; we all Across this great Nation the health dispari- for visually impaired veterans in order are created equal with certain inalien- ties between minority and majority populations to assist them in the care of those who able rights of life, liberty and the pur- are staggering. Most major diseases—diabe- are impaired by their recent, if you suit of happiness. Health care has to be tes, heart disease, prostate cancer, HIV/AIDS, will, deployment to Iraq and those who a constitutional issue and a right for low-birth weight babies—all hit minority com- are veterans who have suffered injury Americans. munities harder. As minorities, we constantly or have lost their sight. Certainly for the least of those we have had to endure decreased access to care, But we come now to the issue of the must stand ready to provide them with and often of lesser quality care, than do mem- SCHIP, which is in the process of being a strong and forceful statement and ac- bers of the majority race in America. reauthorized. And the difficulty, of tion on health care in America. We H.R. 676, ‘‘THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HEALTH course, is that we need to emphasize should have the SCHIP passed without INSURANCE ACT’’ the crucialness of SCHIP in the Nation hindrance and without a market-based Earlier this year, I was proud to be an origi- and in our States. I believe that the approach. We should pass universal ac- nal cosponsor of H.R. 676, ‘‘The United States work of the Congressional Black Cau- cess to health care so that all Ameri- National Health Insurance Act.’’ This Act cus and all of us in our respective cans, all Americans, can have the abil- would allow for every American to receive States is a telling answer to health ity to be blessed with the virtues of the heath insurance. You, the American people care for children who are at a certain pursuit of happiness and have good called for universal health care, as it was one economic level. health care. of the most prominent issues for Americans in Tragically, the State of Texas, after Mr. Speaker, let me thank my col- the 2006 election. the passage of the 1997 budget resolu- league for yielding. Might I also sug- The need for a high-quality, accessible and tion which created SCHIP, was one of gest that we have our marching orders affordable health care system has never been those States that turned back $400 mil- at this point, that we will not take a more urgent. There are currently 47 million un- lion because they could not enroll the ‘‘no’’ on passage of the SCHIP out of insured Americans, 8 million of whom are chil- children. As we move forward, I want this House. We want to see universal dren. Another 50 million are underinsured. Al- to make sure that we move forward on access to health care come to the floor. though the U.S. spends twice as much on the package that will cover 6 million On the disparity question, I am look- health care per capita as countries with uni- children. I would like to see us go up to ing forward to the Congressional Black versal coverage, the World Health Organiza- 9 million, but I think we need to look Caucus and the Tri-Caucus health dis- tion ranks us 37th in overall health system at process. I hope that we do not pri- parity bill being made in regular order performance. Major American corporations vatize and make this a market-based and being brought to this floor as soon such as General Motors bear the brunt of an program so that people can stuff their as possible. outdated health care system because they are pockets with money. Mr. Speaker, we must save lives. We at a competitive disadvantage relative to their must. international counterparts who pay less for b 2045 Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, health care. A Harvard study found that almost This should be a program that goes I rise in support of Special Order to recognize half of all bankruptcies are partially or fully re- directly to these families. Any State the importance of closing the racial and ethnic lated to health care bills. that fails to enroll should be penalized health disparities in this country. It is crucial Our plan, H.R. 676, ‘‘The United States Na- by the State’s having to refund their that we continue to bring awareness to the tional Health Insurance Act,’’ guarantees every own tax dollars, not the money sent for many health concerns facing minority commu- resident of the United States access to a full the children. Let us not penalize the nities and to acknowledge that we need to find range of medically necessary services, includ- children, but let us cause those States solutions to address these concerns. My col- ing primary care, prescription drugs, mental to pay fines for their inertia and their leagues in the Congressional Black Caucus health care and long term care. The role of inability to enroll these children. I and I understand the very difficult challenges the government would be limited to collecting hope that we will have that kind of re- facing us in the form of huge health disparities revenues and disbursing payments; care form. among our community and other minority com- would continue to be delivered privately. Pa- Let me close by suggesting that we munities. We will continue to seek solutions to tients could continue to use the same hospital, have an enormous road to take on those challenges. It is imperative for us to im- physician or health clinic from which they cur- health care. I am gratified that I hear prove the prospects for living long and healthy rently receive services. H.R. 676 is supported more African Americans and Hispanics lives and fostering an ethic of wellness in Afri- by over 210 labor unions and more than 100 and others of a certain economic level can-American and other minority communities. grassroots groups across the country. The who are prone to these disparities in I wish to pay special tribute to my colleague, former editor of the New England Journal of health care talking about eating right, Congresswoman DONNA CHRISTENSEN, the Medicine, two former U.S. Surgeons General talking about an intake of less red Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, for leading and 14,000 physicians support national health meat. For those who are on the the Congressional Black Caucus in its efforts insurance.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:24 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.093 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 HEALTH EQUITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2007 Such a bill will go a long way in providing We must ensure that all Americans have ac- I also strongly support the Health Equity and for the healthcare needs of minorities and will cess to healthcare. Access to healthcare is an Accountability Act of 2007, an important bill help to narrow the health disparity gap. important prerequisite to obtaining quality that my colleague Congresswoman DONNA There is no reason why this country should care. Some access barriers, whether per- CHRISTENSEN has crafted to address the continue down a dreadfully deleterious road of ceived or actual, can result in adverse health health disparities we face in our community. denying healthcare to any citizen of this coun- outcomes. Patients may perceive barriers to This bill will provide for: try who needs it. Many of the health condi- delay seeking needed care, resulting in pres- Creation of Regional Minority Centers of Ex- tions, such as diabetes, obesity, kidney failure, entation of illness at a later, less treatable cellence Programs in medically underserved cancer, hypertension and HIV/AIDS, the prev- stage of illness. For example, a usual source regions of the country alence of which plagues our community the of care can serve as a navigator to the Creation of Health Information Technology most, could be curtailed or even prevented if healthcare system and an advocate to obtain Zones everyone had access to health insurance. I needed evidence-based preventive and health Data Collection and Analysis Grants for His- will continue to fight hard for the most effective care services. Of the major measures of ac- torically Black Colleges and Universities, His- policy measures that aim to narrow the racial cess, the lack of health insurance has signifi- panic Services Institutions, and Tribal Colleges health disparity gap. cant consequences. Avoidable hospitalizations and Universities, and Asian American and Pa- It is a misconception that minority are a good example of the link between ac- cific Islander-serving institutions with accred- healthcare is just about helping minorities. cess and disparities in quality of care. These ited public health, health policy or health serv- Keeping Americans healthy ensures that chil- hospitalizations may reflect, in part, the ade- ices research programs dren can stay in school and that their parents quacy of primary care. When health care Reauthorization of the National Center for can go to work. It ensures that our emergency needs are not met by the primary health care rooms are not glutted. It ensures that our hos- Minority Health and Health Disparities system, rates of avoidable admissions may pitals are not wasting time and money chasing Expansion of funding the Minority AIDS Ini- rise. Many racial and ethnic minorities and in- the uninsured with massive bills they cannot tiative ($610 million) dividuals of lower socioeconomic status are afford to pay anyway. Keeping Americans Grants for Racial and Ethnic Approaches to less likely to have a usual source of care. As healthy ensures that all of our friends, neigh- Community Health a result: bors, and loved ones can have longer, more Access to programs and activities and es- Hispanics and people of lower socio- tablishes support center to those with limited productive lives to contribute to our communities and to our economy. economic status are more likely to report English proficiency and ensures antidiscrimi- unmet health care needs. nation provisions and sets standards for these We all pay the cost of leaving people in America without health coverage. We cannot While most of the population has health in- services, such as hiring bilingual staff and in- afford to pay that high cost any longer. The surance, racial and ethnic minorities are less forming patients of their rights in their primary time for health equality is now. We need to likely to report health insurance compared with language. work to improve access to care for people, in whites. Lower income persons are also less Federal agencies that carry out health re- general, but there are also areas where more likely to report insurance compared with higher lated activities are mandated to adopt a guid- specific interventions are necessary. income persons. ance model on language services. I have worked to improve awareness on Higher rates of avoidable admissions by The Secretary is required to conduct a dem- prostate cancer, and have worked with MD blacks and lower socioeconomic position per- onstration project in no less than 30 states or Anderson to help start clinics in Houston that sons may be explained, in part, by lower re- territories showing the impact of costs and will open access to quality affordable prostate ceipt of routine care by these populations. health outcomes to those with limited English screening and care. I have worked with Hepa- Many of these circumstances are the direct proficiency. titis C advocates in Houston, and across the result of lack of heathcare coverage. Grants to improve healthcare for those with Nation, to spread the word that Hep C is a si- STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM communities with low functional literacy. lent killer that is cutting down our minority The preparation and publication of a report (SCHIP) communities and our veterans. There is so Until we have a healthcare system that cov- that describes government efforts to provide much misinformation out there about Hep C. I access to culturally and linguistically appro- ers all Americans, it is crucial that we reau- am pushing the Government Accountability Of- thorize the State Children’s Health Insurance priate healthcare services including an evalua- fice to do a full report on the Hep C problem tion of activities and an explanation of best Program, SCHIP. We know that the lack of so that we can work to stop this epidemic. healthcare contributes greatly to the racial and practices and models. There is also a significant shortage of mi- ethnic health disparities in this country, so we DHHS will be responsible for submitting a nority doctors, dentists, and health profes- must provide our children with the health in- report on health workforce diversity with de- sionals of all sorts; a shortage that contributes surance coverage to remain healthy. SCHIP, scriptions of any grant support provided for significantly to quality healthcare access. It established in 1997 to serve as the healthcare workforce diversity initiatives. has been shown that people tend to seek care safety net for low-income uninsured children, Establishment of a technical clearinghouse from people who look like them, and share for health workforce diversity with statistical in- similar backgrounds. So, the lack of diversity has decreased the number of uninsured low- formation, model health workforce programs, is not just a civil rights issue, it is an issue of income children in the United States by more admissions policies, etc. health access. We need to boost minority en- than one-third. The reduction in the number of Evaluation of workforce diversity initiatives, rollment in health professional programs. uninsured children is even more striking for data collection and reporting by health profes- Success will require young people to redou- minority children. sional schools, and supporting institutions ble their efforts to pursue their scholarly pur- In 2006, SCHIP provided insurance to 6.7 committed to workforce diversity. suits with a renewed commitment to health million children. Of these, 6.2 million were in Providing career development for scientists and medical research. I am very bullish on families whose income was less than $33,200 and researchers and for those non-research academic achievement. That is one reason a year for a family of three. SCHIP works in health professionals. why I was so interested in securing increased conjunction with the Medicaid safety net that Provide cultural competence training for funding for science, technology, engineering, serves the lowest income children and ones health care professionals. and mathematics education and research. with disabilities. Together, these programs To increase the number of individuals from There are so many areas in which we need provide necessary preventative, primary and disadvantaged backgrounds in health profes- to work together and address the critical acute healthcare services to more than 30 mil- sions by enhancing their academic skills and needs of the people who are being left out of lion children. Eighty-six percent of these chil- supporting them in training. our health care system. Putting energy and re- dren are in working families that are unable to Examination of providers and the delivery of sources into decreasing health disparities is a obtain or afford private health insurance for culturally and linguistically appropriate services solid investment, one that will reduce unnec- their Meanwhile, health care through SCHIP is in geographic areas essary suffering, and make our workforce and cost effective: it costs a mere $3.34 a day or Makes public the data collected and ana- our society stronger. I pledge to you that I will $100 a month to cover a child under SCHIP, lyzed. continue to do my part. By your presence here according to the Congressional Budget Office. Grants to eligible institutions to conduct and today, I have no doubt you will continue to do There are significant benefits of the State Chil- coordinate research on the built environment yours. And together, we will see the eradi- dren’s Health Insurance Program when look- and its influence on individual and population- cation of serious health inequalities in our life- ing at specific populations served by this pro- based health. times. gram.

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In rural rate for whites. ing the Montrose and Fourth Ward clinics in areas: Between 2000 and 2003, the rate of HIV/ my home city of Houston, and to provide more One in three children has healthcare cov- AIDS among African-American males was nurses for the poor urban communities in erage through SCHIP or more than half of all seven times the rate for white males and three which many of these centers are located (H.R. children whose family income is under times the rate for Hispanic males. 1285, Nursing Relief Act for Disadvantaged $32,180 received healthcare coverage through African-American adolescents accounted for Areas). I have also authored legislation aimed Medicaid or SCHIP. 65 percent of new AIDS cases reported to better educate our children (H.R. 2553, Re- Seventeen percent of children continue to among teens in 2002, although they only ac- sponsible Education About Life Act in 2006) be of the 50 counties with the highest rates of count for 15 percent of American teenagers. and eliminate health disparities (H.R. 3561, uninsured children, 44 are rural counties, with Billions and billions of private and federal Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act and many located in the most remote and isolated dollars have been poured into drug research the Good Medicine Cultural Competency Act parts of the country. Because the goal is to re- and development to treat and ‘‘manage’’ infec- in 2003, H.R. 90). duce the number of uninsured children, reau- tions, but the complex life cycle and high mu- Twenty-five years from now, I hope that we thorizing and increasing support for SCHIP will tation rates of HIV strains have only marginally will not be discussing data on prevalence and be crucial to helping the uninsured in these reduced the threat of HIV/AIDS to global pub- mortality of HIV/AIDS among African Ameri- counties and reducing the 17 percent of unin- lic health. cans, but rather how our sustained efforts at sured. Although the drugs we currently have are elimination have come into fruition. But for us MINORITY CHILDREN effective in managing infections and reducing to have that discussion, we must take a num- SCHIP has had a dramatic effect in reduc- mortality by slowing the progression to AIDS ber of actions now. We must continue re- ing the number of uninsured minority children in an individual, they do little to reduce dis- search on treatments and antiretroviral thera- and providing them access to care: ease prevalence and prevent new infections. It pies, as well as pursue a cure. We absolutely Between 1996 and 2005, the percentage of simply will not suffice to rely upon drugs to have to ensure that everyone who needs low-income African-American and Hispanic manage infection. We can make and market treatment receives it. And we simply must in- children without insurance decreased substan- drugs until we have 42 million individually tai- crease awareness of testing, access to test- tially. lored treatments, but so long as a quarter of ing, and the accuracy of testing. Because we In 1998, roughly 30 percent of Latino chil- those infected remain detached from the im- will never be able to stop this pandemic if we dren, 20 percent of African-American children, portance of testing, we have no chance of lack the ability to track it. and 18 percent of Asian American and Pacific- ending or even ‘‘managing’’ the pandemic. African Americans are 11 times as likely to Islander children were uninsured. After enact- Currently, the only cure we have for HIV/ be infected with HIV/AIDS, so we must make ment, those numbers had dropped by 2004 to AIDS is prevention. While we must continue 11 times the effort to educate them until HIV/ about 12 percent, and 8 percent, respectively. efforts to develop advanced treatment options, AIDS becomes a memory. We simply do not Half of all African Americans and Hispanics it is crucial that those efforts are accompanied have any other alternative but to work continu- are already covered by SCHIP or Medicaid. by dramatic increases in public health edu- ously to eliminate HIV/AIDS in our community. More than 80 percent of uninsured African- cation and prevention measures. When it comes to the scourge of HIV/AIDS, American children and 70 percent of unin- Learning whether one is infected with HIV the African-American community is at war. It is sured Hispanic children are eligible but not en- before the virus has already damaged the im- a war we absolutely have to win because at rolled in Medicaid and SCHIP, so reauthor- mune system represents perhaps the greatest stake is our very survival. With HIV/AIDS we izing and increasing support for SCHIP will be opportunity for preventing and treating HIV in- need not wonder whether the enemy will fol- crucial to insuring this population. fection. According to the Centers for Disease low us. The enemy is here now. But so is the Prior to enrolling in SCHIP, African-Amer- Control, CDC, between 2000 and 2003, 56 army that can vanquish the foe. It is us. It is ican and Hispanic children were much less percent of late testers—defined as those who up to us. For if not us, who? If not now, likely than non-Hispanic White children to were diagnosed with full-blown AIDS within 1 when? If we summon the faith of our ances- have a usual source of care. After they en- year after learning they were HIV-positive— tors, the courage of our great grandparents, rolled in SCHIP, these racial and ethnic dis- were African Americans, primarily African- and the determination of our parents, we will parities largely disappeared. In addition, American males. march on until victory is won. SCHIP eliminated racial and ethnic disparities African Americans with HIV have tended to OBESITY in unmet medical needs for African-American delay being tested because of psychological The obesity epidemic in the African-Amer- and Hispanic children, putting them on par or social reasons, which means they fre- ican and other minority communities is also of with White children. quently are diagnosed with full-blown AIDS great concern. Although the obesity rates CHILDREN IN URBAN AREAS soon after learning they are infected with HIV. among all African Americans are alarming, as SCHIP is also important to children living in This is the main reason African Americans Chair of the Congressional Children’s Caucus, urban areas of the country. In urban areas: with AIDS do not live as long as persons with I am especially concerned about the childhood One in four children has healthcare coverage HIV/AIDS from other racial/ethnic groups. obesity epidemic among African-American through SCHIP. More than half of all children Researchers have identified two unequal youth. More than 40 percent of African-Amer- whose family income is $32,180 received tracks of HIV treatment and care in the United ican teenagers are overweight, and nearly 25 healthcare coverage through SCHIP. States. In the first, or ‘‘ideal track,’’ a person percent are obese. HIV/AIDS discovers she or he is HIV-infected, seeks Earlier this year, my office in concert with Ensuring that everyone has healthcare cov- medical care, has regular follow-ups, and fol- the office of Congressman TOWNS and the erage will also help to combat HIV/AIDS in lows a regimen without complications. Persons Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, held this country, and in particular in African-Amer- in this track can now in most cases lead a a widely-attended issue forum entitled, ‘‘Child- ican and minority communities. In 1981, HIV/ normal life. hood Obesity: Factors Contributing to Its Dis- AIDS was thought by most Americans to be a But some individuals follow a second, more- proportionate Prevalence in Low Income Com- new, exotic, and mysterious disease which dangerous track. These individuals come to munities.’’ At this forum, a panel of profes- seemed to inflict primarily gay white males in the hospital with full-blown AIDS as their initial sionals from the fields of medicine, academia, New York City and San Francisco. But since diagnosis. They may have limited access to nutrition, and the food industry discussed the then we have learned that in the America of care because of finances or because other so- disturbing increasing rates of childhood obe- 2006, AIDS is overwhelmingly a black and cial or medical problems interfere. The vast sity in minority and low-income communities, brown disease. And that means that we have majority of deaths from HIV/AIDS are among and the factors that are contributing to the to assume the major responsibility for finding this second group. And the persons making up prevalence in these communities. the solutions to rid our communities of this this group are disproportionately African-Amer- What we know is that African-American scourge. Consider the magnitude of the chal- ican males. youth are consuming less nutritious foods lenge confronting us: I have strongly supported legislation spon- such as fruits and vegetables and are not get- HIV/AIDS is now the leading cause of death sored by CBC members and others to give in- ting enough physical exercise. This combina- among African Americans ages 25 to 44— creased attention and resources to combating tion has led to an epidemic of obesity, which ahead of heart disease, accidents, cancer, HIV/AIDS, including the Ryan White CARE directly contributes to numerous deadly or life- and homicide. Act. I support legislation to reauthorize funding threatening diseases or conditions, including

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:27 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.073 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7834 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 the following: hypertension; dyslipidemia (high thorizing and increasing the support of health care disparities, because we cholesterol or high triglyceride levels), Type 2 will be crucial in this area. can never say enough about the impact diabetes; coronary heart disease; stroke; gall- Let me talk about minority children that it has. Let me talk to you for a bladder disease; osteoarthritis; asthma; bron- just for a moment. SCHIP had a dra- moment about amputation. The dif- chitis; sleep apnea; and other respiratory prob- matic effect in reducing the number of ferences in amputation rates reveal one lems; and cancer (breast, colon, and uninsured minority children and proof the many treatment disparities that endometrial). viding them access to health care. Be- exist between racial and ethnic minori- When ethnicity and income are considered, tween 1996 and 2005, the percentage of ties. In general, African Americans and the picture is even more troubling. African- low-income African American and His- Latinos have higher rates of lower ex- American youngsters from low-income families panic children without insurance de- tremity amputation than non-Hispanic have a higher risk for obesity than those from creased substantially. In 1998, roughly whites. It brings to my mind an aunt higher-income families. Since the mid-1970s, 30 percent of Latino children, 20 per- that I have. Her name is Evelyn the prevalence of overweight and obesity has cent of African American children, and Shelton. She is in a nursing facility, increased sharply for both adults and children. 18 percent of Asian American and Pa- having lost both of her legs as a result According to the Centers for Disease Control cific Islander children were uninsured. of a condition of diabetes. Among and Prevention (CDC), among African-Amer- After SCHIP’s enactment, those num- Medicare beneficiaries, the rate of am- ican male adults aged 20–74 years the preva- bers have dropped by 2004 to about 21 putation of all or part of the lower lence of obesity increased from 15.0 percent percent, 12 percent, and 8 percent. limb was 6.7 percent per 1,000 for Afri- in 1980 survey to 32.9 percent in the 2004. Half of all African American and His- can Americans and 1.9 percent per 1,000 There were also increases in overweight panic children are already covered by for whites. among children and teens. For children aged SCHIP or Medicaid. More than 80 per- Let’s talk about asthma care. Asth- 2–5 years, the prevalence of overweight in- cent of the uninsured African Amer- ma rates are disproportionately high creased from 5.0 percent to 13.9 percent; for ican children and 70 percent of the un- among racial and ethnic minorities, those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased insured Hispanic children are eligible particularly among the African Amer- from 6.5 percent to 18.8 percent; and for but not enrolled in Medicaid and ican community. Moreover, disparities those aged 12–19 years, prevalence in- SCHIP, so reauthorizing and increasing also appear to exist in how asthma is creased from 5.0 percent to 17.4 percent. support will be crucial to insuring this treated in minority populations, with As the debate over how to address the ris- population. racial and economic minorities often ing childhood obesity epidemic continues, it is One of the discussions that we have receiving inadequate asthma care. In- especially important to explore how attitudes, been having about the program is ap- sured African Americans with asthma environmental factors, and public policies influ- parently the difficulty in getting are more likely than insured whites to ence contribute to obesity among African young children enrolled in the pro- be hospitalized for asthma-related Americans and other minorities. Some of gram, whether they are African Amer- health conditions and are less likely to these contributing factors are environmental, ican, Hispanic, low-income, rural, or be treated by an asthma specialist. others are cultural, still others are economic, urban. One of the things that we have African American children are about and others still may be lack of education or in- been talking about with the reauthor- three times more likely to be hospital- formation. But one thing is clear: we must find ization is implementing new ways in ized for asthma than their white peers, ways to remove them. which we can enroll children and get and about five times more likely to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to con- parents on board with providing health seek care at an emergency room. tinue to support initiatives and programs that care to their children. The beauty of Among families in which parents lack close the racial and health disparities gaps. It the program, as we have talked about any postsecondary education and do is imperative that we continue to seek work- previously, is the preventive arm of the not have access to a primary care phy- able solutions to the health and wellness chal- program, so that children who have in- sician, African American and Latino lenges facing our communities. I look forward juries or conditions can get treatment children with asthma are more likely to working with all of my colleagues to achieve early in the process so that their prob- than white children to underuse rou- these goals. lems will not escalate. tine medications, such as anti-inflam- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, One of the exciting things that is matory agents. the State Children’s Health Insurance going on this weekend is the fact that There are other facts that I would Program is one of the most important the Congressional Black Caucus is like to go on and discuss at the mo- priorities for the Congressional Black going to be participating in health care ment, but I don’t have the time. There Caucus. Let me give you some informa- disparity events all over the country. are issues around cancer care, there are tion about SCHIP. In South Carolina, Congressman CLY- issues around, cardiovascular care, Of children living in rural areas, one BURN will be hosting a health and there are issues around HIV treatment. in three children have health care cov- wellness event in Charleston this com- But I am pleased to stand this erage through SCHIP or Medicaid. ing weekend. The 5th Annual Tri-Cau- evening with my colleagues from the More than half of all those whose fam- cus Minority Health Summit will be Congressional Black Caucus to discuss ily income is under $32,180 receive held in San Diego, California. As I said the issue of health disparity and to health care coverage through Medicaid previously, Representative DONNA bring attention to those State Chil- or SCHIP. Of the 50 counties with the CHRISTENSEN will be hosting an event dren’s Health Insurance Program. This highest rate of uninsured, 44 are rural in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. is the first of future hours that the counties, with many located in the We continue to be concerned about Congressional Black Caucus will be most remote and isolated parts of the the SCHIP program. We are supportive hosting on issues that affect the Afri- country. Because SCHIP’s goal is to re- of reauthorization. We are not only can American community, and particu- duce the number of uninsured children, supportive, we are demanding reau- larly but often affect the entire com- reauthorizing and increasing support thorization and requiring that the munity of our Nation. for this program will be crucial to help- amount of money that is put into the Mr. Speaker, my colleague BARON ing the uninsured in these counties and program be extended such that it will HILL, we came to Congress at the same reducing the 17 percent of uninsured. cover most of the young men and time, and I thank you for having the Let’s talk about children living in women, or children, excuse me, in opportunity to speak out on these urban areas. One in four children have America. There is some debate about issues. health care coverage through SCHIP or whether or not pregnant women ought Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Medicaid. More than half of all the to be included in this process. But the strong support for the continuation of the State children whose family income is under reality is, if we don’t take care of preg- Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). $32,180 receive health care coverage nant women, the children will suffer as Since 1997, this program has served as a through Medicaid or SCHIP. Nineteen a result. So we are moving forward safety net for our Nation’s low-income unin- percent continue to be uninsured. Be- with those issues, as well. sured children. Today, the number of unin- cause SCHIP’s goal is to reduce the I want to close with just a few more sured low-income children participating in number of uninsured children, reau- additional facts in and around the issue SCHIP has fallen by more than one-third. The

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SCHIP working in conjunction Congress adopted a budget. But if that UNTRUE STATEMENTS ABOUT with Medicaid through State programs pro- is the case we have an equally large THE BUDGET vides necessary preventive, primary and acute problem; he can’t keep his facts health care services for the lowest income The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a straight. Both problems serve to mis- children and those with disabilities. Overall, previous order of the House, the gentle- lead the American people. these programs service more than 30 million woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) Fortunately, at this point I don’t children. is recognized for 5 minutes. think the American people have been Children living in both rural and urban areas Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, this week- too misled. They know that this major- benefit from the SCHIP program. In rural end I noticed one of my colleagues in ity has quickly established itself as the areas, one in three children is covered either the majority on the Senate side on Fox party of broken promises. Recent polls through SCHIP or Medicaid. In spite of this News Sunday discussing our Nation’s tell the whole story. Since taking of- statistic, 17 percent of the children living in Iraq policy. In his conversation with fice, the majority’s job approval rat- these areas remain uninsured. In urban areas Brit Hume he asserted that our Iraq ings have taken a nosedive. It is not a one in four children has healthcare coverage policy was a failure because of limited temporary dip either. Ever since Janu- through SCHIP or Medicaid, but 19 percent progress on the political front in Iraq. ary, their approval ratings have con- continue to be uninsured. Mr. Hume challenged him on this sistently trended negative, dropping SCHIP also helps to reduce the number of point by pointing out that progress has from 37 percent to a low of 23 percent. uninsured minority children. The percentage of been made recently in other areas of These sorts of ratings are so low that low-income African-American and Hispanic Iraq. Mr. Hume noted that if a lack of they have even turned heads in Wash- children without insurance decreased between political progress in Iraq was the only ington, where unpopularity in the polls 1996 and 2005 because of this program. Prior thing that mattered, then couldn’t peo- seems to be a way of life. I will submit to SCHIP’s enactment, approximately 30 per- ple call the Democrats a failure be- for the RECORD a chart showing the cent of Latino children, 20 percent of African- cause of their dismal record on enact- plummeting of the Democrat job ap- American children, and 18 percent of Asian- ing their priorities this session of Con- proval. American and Pacific Islander children were gress? The Senator from Michigan re- But I am concerned about the public uninsured. By 2004, those numbers had sponded by drumming up a list of Dem- dialogue at stake. If Congressional dropped to 21 percent, 12 percent, and 8 per- ocrat success, the first of which I find leaders can’t be trusted with the basic cent respectively. to be entirely dubious. facts and insist on creating a track Mr. Speaker, let’s not undermine the pur- He attempted to prove that the ma- record of truth distortion and promise pose of the SCHIP program. We have a re- jority party has not been a complete breaking, I see it as my duty to voice sponsibility to our children to provide them failure by first saying the Democrats opposition. Even if I am the only one with one of the most basic needs in our soci- have adopted a budget for the first raising the alarm, I will continue to ety, equal access to health care. Let us not ig- time in years. call for integrity in all aspects of pub- nore the great strides that SCHIP has made in Mr. Hume had asked him, ‘‘My under- lic life, and especially in that most im- reducing the number of uninsured children. standing is that you got the minimum portant of arenas, communicating with Reauthorize the SCHIP program and keep our wage increase, but nothing else passed. the American people. children insured. Does that make you a failure?’’ The facts are important. The Amer- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. The Senator responded, ‘‘Well, no, be- ican people deserve the respect that Mr. Speaker, members of the Congressional cause it is not true. There is a lot of comes with not taking liberties with Black Caucus wish to call greater attention things that have passed. For the first the facts. time in years we have adopted a budg- upon the disparities that exist in health care. f Chilren of color suffer disproportionately et.’’ from a lack of health insurance. I am not sure if he has been in the b 2100 same Congress that I have been serving In my State of Texas, the problem is severe. AMNESTY Texas has the highest rate of uninsured in. He makes it look like it has been children in the Nation, with over 21 percent of years since we passed a budget, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under children—that’s 1.4 million—lacking health that is simply not true. In 2005, a budg- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- care coverage. et resolution passed the House and the uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from Geor- Across the nation, more than 9 million Senate as well as a conference report. gia (Mr. GINGREY) is recognized for 60 American children lacked health care cov- In 2006 a budget resolution also passed minutes as the designee of the minor- erage in 2005. the House and the Senate without an ity leader. The State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- accompanying conference report. Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I come gram, called SCHIP, is critically important to So I am a little confused as to where to the well this evening to talk about prevent low- and moderate-income minority the Senator is getting his facts. Unfor- a very, very important subject that we children from slipping through the cracks of tunately, Mr. Hume did not catch the just went through some very conten- our health care system. untrue statement. As a result, the mil- tious debate on, and my colleagues are One problem is that eligible children are not lions of Americans watching the pop- familiar with that, and it is the immi- enrolling in SCHIP. ular Sunday news program were led to gration issue. The American people are Nearly three-quarters of uninsured children believe that somehow the fact that the familiar with it. And the people in the were eligible for health coverage through majority has adopted a budget resolu- great State of Georgia, the 11th Con- SCHIP or Medicaid in 2004. tion was an unusual feat, unseen for gressional District that I serve, are fa- A disproportionate number of those eligible, years in Congress. I wish to set the miliar with it as well. but uninsured, were either Black or Hispanic. record straight. And the big concern was to not do Without insurance, children living in poverty Some people might wonder why I call something in a, quote, ‘‘comprehensive are likely to have poorer health compared to attention to this. My reasoning is sim- way’’ that resulted in granting am- children with insurance. ple: The truth matters. When we allow nesty to up to 12 million people, pos- Uninsured kids are more likely to lack a reg- untrue statements to enter the public sibly more than that, that have over ular source of health care, delay or have record, we have allowed the public to the last 20 years, since 1986, the last unmet health care needs, use less preventive be led astray. Those to whom we are time we granted amnesty to 3 million care, and receive poorer quality care than chil- accountable deserve so much better. at that time, we have not secured our dren with insurance. The American people deserve the whole borders and because of porous borders,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:24 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.078 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 it is estimated that something ap- look at the passport. If the passport is that passport. We know we have a proaching 400,000 a year, and some are from one of the 27 countries, they put watch list, a terrorist watch list, a turned back, obviously, but approxi- a stamp on it and in the person comes. criminal felon watch list, so that we do mately 400,000 get through. I am talk- The thinking is this is good for rela- not just let them come in that minute, ing about illegal immigrants now. And tions with other countries and we want 11⁄2 minutes that a busy custom agent when you do the math over 20 years, to be on a friendly level with them. has at the Atlanta Hartsfield Inter- that is how we got to the 12 million And of course it promotes tourism. And national Airport. They have to do this that are here today. So that bill was certainly folks involved in the travel quickly. If you spend 10 minutes per all about we need to have the triggers. industry, and maybe it is businessmen passport, you are going to have some I am very proud of my Senators, our coming over for a 2-week or 2-month people outraged, and that is not ac- senior Senator SAXBY CHAMBLISS and period of time. Actually, under the visa ceptable. They have to be able to do JOHNNY ISAKSON. JOHNNY ISAKSON who waiver program, the maximum amount that quickly. obviously had the trigger so you of time that can be spent here under We knew this back in 2000, and keep couldn’t do any of this stuff even if you that program is 90 days. in mind, my colleagues, I am talking didn’t call it amnesty, you had to se- In the year 2005, Mr. Speaker, 15 mil- about a year, a year and a half before cure the borders first. lion people came to the United States 9/11 occurred. We said in the reauthor- In the final analysis, because of their under the visa waiver program. At first ization of the visa waiver program and great concern, our Senators from Geor- it was just a temporary program in making it permanent, the countries gia said ‘‘no’’ to the bill that was being 1986, and then it was expanded to more had to have these passports based on cooked up on the Senate side and could countries. And finally it was made per- biometrics, and we called that program not be amended to their satisfaction. I manent in about the year 2000, this visa US-VISIT. It has not been completed to am proud of them for that. waiver program. But we began to real- this day. And after 9/11, of course, a But there is another problem, Mr. ize maybe there was a little bit of secu- huge wake-up call on many aspects of Speaker and my colleagues, something rity risk, and so we said, look, we want how we can do things better in regard that maybe the American people are to make sure these passports that we to maybe we need some armed guards not sufficiently aware of, and that is are just looking at and stamping and on the planes, and maybe we need to the fact that so many people come into letting folks come in from these so- secure the cockpit door and maybe we this country every year on a program called friendly countries, that these should allow in certain circumstances called the visa waiver program. I want are legitimate passports, that these are the pilots, if they are trained properly, to repeat that because I want each and not fraudulent documents. to carry a weapon, we have done a lot every one of you to remember this, the Those of my colleagues, and most of of these things to improve. visa waiver program. It too was started you are either parents or grandparents, And of course all these lines, and back in the mid-1980s, about the time and you have gone through those teen- every Member of this body, every one of the amnesty bill we were talking age years yourself and with your chil- of you, probably waited in line today about. What it does is this: it allows dren and grandchildren, and you know for a good little while getting through citizens from 27 countries, mostly it is pretty darn easy to get a fake security before you were allowed to go Western European, and it didn’t start driver’s license. And of course my chil- to the gate to board your plane, and as 27, but basically the initial coun- dren, adult children now, never did hopefully the plane was on time. If you tries were the United Kingdom, Ger- that. They wouldn’t do anything like were delayed too long going through many, France, some of the countries that, Mr. Speaker. But some of their security, hopefully the plane was de- that are really our best friends and friends did, and they showed me how it layed. best allies, there is no denying that. was done. You can go on the Internet We continue to do these things, but Without question, over the history of and just take your picture and paste it yet this very important aspect, US- our great country, we have had wonder- on. That is the kind of thing that is VISIT, to make sure, Mr. Speaker, ful friendships in Western Europe. bad enough if it is a fake driver’s li- those 15 million folks that come in for So the thinking back in 1986 was we cense in this country, but when we are business or tourism or whatever, to need to not spend our time on worrying talking about a fake passport, and they promote goodwill with these other about doing background checks and are pretty easy to fraudulently pre- countries, and I am for that, but they our consulates, and those are the of- pare, that is where the danger arises. are to stay 90 days. We don’t know fices of our Department of State that Some of the countries, the 27 coun- where they are or how to find them if exist in all of the other countries. They tries that are participating with us in they don’t go back home in 90 days. are part of our embassies. There are the visa waiver program, have reported And to think that even after 9/11, we more consulates in a country than em- that they have had literally hundreds still keep putting off that date certain bassies. My colleagues know what I am of passports stolen, and we don’t really these countries have to have and abide talking about, and hopefully folks lis- keep a close record on that but we by US-VISIT and have to have the bio- tening understand that you have State should. We should be very worried metric passports and we have to have Department employees in all of these about that, as a matter of fact. all of the equipment at our ports of countries so when people come and So in 2000 we said, look, here is the entry so the custom agent can simply apply for a visa and they want to come way we prevent passport document swipe that passport and it is fine, or a visit the United States or come over fraud when people are coming into this red light goes off. here to study, or get permanent legal country under the visa waiver pro- This is what I am here tonight to resident, a so-called green card, they gram. It is a passport issued by Spain, talk about, and hopefully you are have to go through our consulates. France, Germany, Finland, Sweden, aware of it. I think most of my col- They have to fill out forms and pay an Australia, and I’m not going to name leagues are. But we need to be thinking application fee. They are all checked to all 27 of the countries, but we want to about this. We need to be thinking a fare-thee-well, as the old Georgia ex- say, look, we want a digital photograph about it in a bipartisan way. This is pression goes, but it was decided in that we can scan. We don’t want some not one of those issues that we should 1986, you know, for the countries where fake overlay laminated on a passport, be fighting about politically. We know these are our friends, they look like us and we also want to be able to machine that this is for the citizens of this and in some instances they speak our read this document. country, whether they are Democrats own language, we don’t need to worry So, therefore, all of you countries or Republicans, whether they are about them, and so let’s just let them that are participating in this program, young or old, whatever their occupa- come in without a visa. Therefore, the that is promoting business and tourism tion, their religion, ethnicity. This is visa waiver program. in exchange between countries, you are for everybody. This is not for PHIL Now it has been expanded to 27 coun- going to have to prepare your passport GINGREY’s district, the 11th Congres- tries and growing. So they just show a in that manner so we know that you sional District of northwest Georgia. passport. Our customs agents at our have done a background check and we This is for all of my colleagues’ dis- ports of entry, airports mainly, simply can do a background check. We look at tricts. That is why I am here tonight

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I think that one of and it is extremely important that we the other body in regard to the 9/11 bill the things that we’ve really recognized only allow the waiver process in those that we passed I think the first day we in the past is the review and the over- extraordinary situations where we can were voting on anything in this 110th sight of who we allow to come into this look the American people in the eye Congress, the so-called 6 for ’06, to do country is one of our big responsibil- and say we really believe this is a safe those things that the 9/11 families ities. and prudent way of treating our immi- asked us to do. Let’s face it, it doesn’t take an act of gration policy. After all, they suffered then, are suf- Congress for a community to hire a I think people will say then, well, fering now, and will suffer forever. We teacher or hire police officers, but it why is there debate here? And I think listened to them on both sides of the takes an act of Congress and it takes that the gentleman from Georgia un- aisle, and we passed a bill. We did most the Federal Government to make sure derstands, there’s people that want for of what they asked in the 109th Con- that the people that are allowed into business reasons, for personal reasons, gress under different control, and now this country are people that are going to have people coming, going from all we have added a few things in the 110th to be friendly to us, to help us, to actu- kinds of different countries, and they Congress, and we are waiting on the ally add to the quality and security of have their personal reasons to do that. other body. There are some provisions America rather than threaten it. Some may be profit and some may be in their version in regard to this visa The visa system has always been sort convenience, but those reasons and waiver program that gives me a little of the minimum we’ve done in the past, those pressures need to be counter-bal- heartburn; we will talk about that as and the visa waiver actually is an ex- anced. well. traordinary concept of saying we are so And the Federal Government must be I am expecting that some of my col- sure that these countries are so secure reminded again and again that there’s leagues will join me during this hour, and so safe that we’re willing to waive not just one agenda here, convenience Mr. Speaker, and certainly when they the traditional international policy of of people coming into the country. get to the floor after their busy meet- having people kind of report in and There’s not one agenda here, people making money by tourists coming and ings that they are attending right now, prove that they are who they are and going. There’s not one agenda, just I am going to yield time to them to we allow them into the country. give a little different aspect to this And we’ve allowed this with many business wanting to be able to have visa waiver issue or some other issue of countries like Britain, my mother’s their partners come and go as they concern to them. home country, and Australia, and want. There is the major agenda that I am a proud member, Mr. Speaker, we’ve allowed it with many countries. needs to be introduced into the for- of the Immigration Reform Caucus. In But it’s almost as if we’ve taken this mula, and that is the defense of the this 110th Congress, the Immigration communities. concept that a little is good, a whole Reform Caucus under the leadership of Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I wanted bunch must be great, where the polit- the gentleman from California (Mr. to make the point to the gentleman ical pressure is to expand this program BILBRAY), we have worked hard to that the first slide that I wanted to to such a force that there’s no counter- make sure that the Immigration Re- show, and let me read this quote from balance of saying, no, wait a minute, form Caucus is a bipartisan group of the 9/11 Families for a Secure America. Members, and it is. who’s there really checking and keep- I can’t tell you how many of the 9/11 ing a tab on what is reasonable from a families are a part of this group, but b 2115 security point of view. this is how they feel. This is a quote. And I think what’s important tonight I’m not going to stand here and try ‘‘If Islamic extremists commit another to name names, but we have got great for us to say is tonight is a way for the 9/11, it will not make any difference to Members on both sides of the aisle Immigration Caucus to sort of push the victims of that attack that the under the leadership of Congressman back and balance. And I don’t mind people responsible carried French pass- BILBRAY from California, and I think people that are wanting to have this ports rather than ones issued by Iran, that’s good. I think that’s refreshing waiver expanded, but I do mind that Saudi Arabia or Lebanon.’’ that Members know that this is not for when we do not balance the perception, This is when they endorsed the bill politics. This is for policy, and this is that those who may for business rea- that I introduced, and we will talk for protection. sons or for their own special reasons about that a little bit later, but I want- I see that Mr. BILBRAY is actually on want to throw away the paperwork, ed to yield back to the gentleman for the floor now, and I will look forward throw away the procedure for security his additional thoughts. But I thought to hearing his perspective on the visa and say it’d just be easier to do with- it would be good at this point to inter- waiver program. And then we’ll develop out it, they can say that but then there ject this quote from the 9/11 Families a colloquy during the next 40 minutes should be those of us who are willing to for a Secure America. or so. At this time, it’s my distinct stand up and say, yes, but it’s there for Mr. BILBRAY. I think the real key privilege to welcome him to the floor a reason and that reason is very impor- there, Mr. Speaker, is the fact that the and to this Special Order hour. I’m tant, the protection of our families and outcome does matter when you talk grateful to our leadership, the Repub- our homes and our neighborhoods. And about the security of our Nation, and lican leadership, for making this the only the Federal Government can pro- we forget sometimes when we talk minority party’s Special Order hour for vide this protection. about the security of the Nation that the evening and that Congressman Remember, if we allow somebody we’re talking about the security of our BILBRAY is going to share the time with harm in their heart to enter this neighborhoods and our homes. with me. So I yield to my friend from country, there is no defense once I had the privilege of serving as California. they’re in this country from gaining mayor and chairman of San Diego Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I appre- access to those neighborhoods, those County and mayor of a small county on ciate the gentleman from Georgia for playgrounds, those schools, those hos- the border, and I know and I think any yielding, and Mr. Speaker, I want to pitals that we take for granted are pro- mayor will tell you that those of us in congratulate you in holding the Chair tected. local government just assume the Fed- tonight and thank you very much for Local government cannot check a eral Government’s going to do its part. the courtesy of allowing us to speak to- visa once the United States Federal The trouble is the mayor and the police night. I appreciate the privilege. Government allows them into the chiefs and the county sheriffs end up Mr. Speaker, one of the things that country. A county sheriff cannot check having to take on these responsibil- the American people have not only a visa once we’ve allowed them ities, and they don’t have the right to

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Someone had picture, and to think that at this time the country. said in some text messaging, beware of where we’re talking about threats, es- Local government, the mayors, the those who would cure you, meaning the pecially what just happened in Eng- city council members, the county su- doctors will kill you; those who cure land, where somebody who they pervisors, county commissioners, sher- you will kill you. thought was a safe immigrant, literally iffs, police chiefs, they have to live Well, these doctors in the United drove a fire bomb into the front door of with the repercussions and the chal- Kingdom were citizens of that country. a terminal, if I remember right, and lenges once someone’s here, but they I mean, they had passports, British what will happen when we allow some- don’t get the chance to be able to re- passports, and in fact, a couple of them body to do that? view and approve this. And so that’s had actually, Mr. Speaker, made an ap- Frankly, I haven’t spoke a lot about why it’s essential that the Federal plication to come to the United States, this, but on 9/11, I was in the immigra- Government, which is the only agency I think to come to a hospital in Phila- tion commissioner’s office the day the that can do this, the one line of defense delphia, Pennsylvania. They wanted to plane started crashing into American that we have over inappropriate entry practice medicine here. Everybody does buildings. want to practice medicine in the in this country, has to be strong and b 2130 vigilant and effective. United States because, despite the pre- Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I thank vious hour from the other side, we do I was actually in the office, and we the gentleman from California. have a great health care system. Cer- watched the second plane crash into Mr. Speaker, the next slide that I tainly it needs some improvement, and the second tower. That commissioner want my colleagues to focus in on now we’re going to work on that hopefully said, can you imagine being the agents is really the kind of a passport that we in a bipartisan way, but these terror- who let these guys into the country. are wanting, and that U.S. VISIT, and ists, those who would cure you that Now, we didn’t know who did this. We indeed the law in regard to the visa would kill you, were trying, at least didn’t know who was responsible. We waiver program that was made perma- some of them, to come into this coun- had no idea. nent in 2000 requires them to have this try. But the immigration commissioner type of passport because let me make And they could have come in under had the foresight of saying, my God, one thing perfectly clear to my col- this visa waiver program and simply somehow I know I am responsible, and leagues. showed a passport that did not, by the you imagine being the agent who per- The visa waiver program trusts the way, have a digital photo or any digital sonally let these people in. security of our Nation to the back- text or iris scanning. And we didn’t I don’t think we think about this, but ground check capabilities and the pass- have a U.S. VISIT machine that we tightening up and controlling the waiv- port procedures of all these foreign could run that passport through that er process is going to be one of the governments, the 27 countries that I so that that would immediately come, things we have got to do so we don’t mentioned and expanding all the time. go into a data bank so when the 90 days look back and say, my God, we were Basically, what we’re saying, and if were up or the period of time that they warned, we knew this was coming, and you will look at this next slide, on one planned to stay, that we could find why didn’t we do more. Why weren’t we side of the passport would be a digital them, ferret them out and have the there to stop this from happening? photograph, again, one that is scan- ICE, Immigration and Customs En- All I have got to say is that I was out nable. We have these iris scans, not forcement, agents go after them. of politics. I was just meeting with just the old-fashioned finger prints, but So this is not child’s play that we’re them about immigration issues, but I everything in a digital way, including talking about here. This happened just saw the anguish and the frustration in the photograph on the passport. And within the last 3 weeks, and these were his eyes and his voice realizing that then I’m going to have to get a little homegrown British terrorists that had somehow he knew the immigration closer to read this, but a machine read- ties to al Qaeda in Iraq. agency that he was in charge of some- able passport has two lines of text, has I don’t doubt the United Kingdom how contributed to this disaster. letters, numbers and something called was one of our closest allies. Indeed, The fact is, I hope all of us start chevrons. Those are those greater than they are. Tony Blair has been our best looking at this as being what are we or less than, these little upside down friend and Gordon Brown will be and doing today to make sure that we are Vs that you put, but it’s a way of has been one of our best friends, but not faced off in saying, my God, why bringing a secure method to make sure this just goes to show that even our didn’t I do more. Why didn’t I push people are not using fraudulent docu- greatest friends can be vulnerable to harder? Why wasn’t I the bothersome ments. these homegrown terrorists possessing one that told the administration, I I want to talk a little bit now, Mr. legitimate citizenship documentation know you are being pressured by these Speaker, about some of the things that and authorized legal passports. guys, but I am going to pressure you have been happening lately. It’s hard So this is where we are, and this is back? I am going to give some balance to believe that 9/11 was almost 6 years what’s going on this hour, and I will be to the process here in Washington? ago. 2001, we’re now 2007 and approach- happy to yield back to my good friend I think that’s all the American peo- ing September. It’s almost unbeliev- and colleague, the chairman, once ple have asked for, a little balance. able, but people tend to forget, and again of our Immigration Reform Cau- Again, as the Inspector General said, that’s part of the problem. cus for additional thoughts. I proudly, now is not the time to expand this pro- One of my colleagues, whenever he by the way, serve on his executive com- gram. If the President and the adminis- gives a 1 minute or a 5-minute speech mittee of the Immigration Reform tration honestly believes that this or has an opportunity to speak from Caucus, and I yield to my friend from country is under a threat, that this the well, he always says, and this is the California. country must do extraordinary things gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Mr. BILBRAY. Thank you. I appre- to defend our neighborhoods, then the WILSON), as he concludes, and we will ciate the gentleman from Georgia’s minimum is not to expand this pro- never forget 9/11. God bless him for kind words, and let me just say that in gram. doing that. Sometimes it gets a little the words of the former Inspector Gen- I think reasonable people should say trite, but JOE WILSON knows of what he eral of Homeland Security, specifically the administration, rather than look- speaks. said that we should be abolishing the ing into expanding this program, But it’s easy to forget, but nobody waiver system, not expanding it. So, on should be looking to reduce it, at least has forgotten about these doctors, doc- a minimum, we’ve got to stop the ex- temporarily, and ratcheting down and tors, medical doctors, health profes- pansion. reducing the opportunities for people sionals that just within the last couple, I think that it just shows a lack of to come in here unreviewed. Because 3 weeks in London and at the airport in understanding of just how far the pres- for every country, for every person

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BILBRAY is talking about, of course, is It’s exactly because of things like the How can you ask me to trust you with almost unbelievable, but what he says US-Visit system. The American people another law that could be 300 or 1,000 is true. He knows of what he speaks. think that the political leaders of pages when you haven’t taken care of In December of this past year, just 8 Washington just don’t get it and aren’t the promises you have made over the months ago, the Department of Home- willing to do the heavy lifting. It has last 20 years? land Security said that they were been how many years that since, is it Mr. GINGREY. How does the saying going to temporarily, not dismantle, 1996, that the US-Visit system was sup- go? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool thank God, but temporarily suspend posed to be implemented. It still hasn’t me twice, shame on me. I think that’s the US-Visit program. I am not sure been implemented. Now we have people exactly the point the Congressman is why they made that decision, maybe at a point where they say let’s just for- making in regard to the American peo- too much work, they don’t have get about it. ple. enough money, I don’t know. But we This is much like the commitments They are not happy about being asked them to do it in 2000, we asked and promises, much like building the fooled about border security and the them to do it again in 2001 with the fence that the American people have nonbuilt fence. They are not happy PATRIOT Act. We asked them in 2002 heard so many promises and seen their about this either. They are not happy with the Secure Border Act. We put promises broken so often that they as- one bit about suspending this US-Visit deadlines on it. sume this town just does not care or, program. I guess it’s kind of like the fence bill. worse, has been enticed by whatever I have the next slide, and I think my I know my constituents in the 11th Dis- forces for whatever reason not to do colleagues will recognize some of these trict of Georgia know all about that. the right thing. infamous characters. I want to point They asked me, didn’t you guys, PHIL, I think when it comes down to devel- them out to you, though, once again. weren’t you part of a group that had an oping confidence on the immigration Over here, I will point to him, this gen- amendment in the 109th Congress issue, the American people are saying, tleman right here, is named Richard where when you guys were in control, before you ask us to trust you one Reid, but he is better known as the when the Republicans were in control, more time, we want you to prove to us shoe bomber, the shoe bomber. wasn’t it your amendment that was that you deserve to be trusted. The shoe bomber flew from Paris adopted that called for 700 miles of Go back to the things that you have with a passport, a citizen from a visa fencing along the 2,100 mile southern been promising us for 20 years and do waiver country, got on a plane, had no border where we have got some severe those, get your House in order and take intention, of course, with a visa waiv- problems, not just people coming, seek- care of it. Things like finish the visit er, he could stay in the United States ing jobs, but potential drug lords and system to where you know who has for 90 days. He had no intention of get- gang members, and, yes, terrorists car- come into the country and who has ting to the United States. He just rying maybe even a nuclear weapon in gone out of the country. Without that, wanted to blow that plane to smither- a suitcase or a briefcase? both, you don’t know who stayed in the eens. Fortunately, we caught him, I said, yes, I was part of that. We did country. from a visa waiver program country. pass it. I am very proud of it. Then we What’s your excuse, Washington? The guy next to him, that’s came back and passed it again. They Why are you doing all of these other Moussaoui, Zacarias Moussaoui. He is want to know why we have only got things that everybody talks about? known as the 20th hijacker. He was about 15 miles of the 700. It’s hard to You can talk about health care. It from Morocco, a French citizen from explain, and we need to have some con- doesn’t take an act of Congress to hire Morocco, living in France. He flew versations with the administration in a doctor. It does take an act of Con- from London to Chicago and then, as regard to things that the Congress says gress to stop a terrorist from crossing we all remember in the 9/11 report, in need to be done, and we vote them into the border. particular, this guy, this terrorist with law, and appropriate money. Yet things I want to say that it was very scary a passport, a legal passport, then en- either don’t happen or happen far too in February that the Senate was actu- rolled in flight school in Oklahoma slowly. ally looking at expanding the visa City. To think, though, that they just de- waiver. Frankly, I was very proud of Thank goodness that we had very at- cided we are going to suspend this US- one move my Senators, Senator FEIN- tentive FBI agents who recognized that Visit, and as Mr. BILBRAY, the gen- STEIN, for standing up and saying, here was someone that was in this tleman from California, just said, this whoa, whoa, whoa, we are going a little country under the visa waiver program is not the time to suspend US-Visit; faster. I want to thank her for that. who overstayed his visa. Well, not real- this is the time to ramp it up, to make It’s important that we have bipar- ly a visa, but he overstayed the 90 days, sure that we have a machine that reads tisan effort here. The American people and, fortunately, we caught him. He these passports at every port of entry. are tired of both parties finding ex- was the 20th hijacker. Hey, if American Express can do it, it cuses and not doing the right thing. To my near side are the photographs seems to me the United States of They want both parties working to- of the Fort Dix Six. These are the so- America can do it. American Express gether to protect their neighborhoods. called pizza delivery guys who were and Visa and MasterCard, they have When a neighborhood gets blown up, going on the military base at Fort Dix, been doing it a long time. They don’t it’s Democrats, Republicans and inde- New Jersey. Many of my colleagues on get any cash unless they know you are pendents whose lives are at stake. both sides of the aisle that represent who you say you are. It doesn’t draw political lines where New Jersey understand the potential This is crazy that we haven’t com- the threat is. horror that these guys, these guys, pleted this. It’s just outrageous, out- Frankly, the issue of being able to these terrorists that were here with a rageous to suspend a program like that address these commonsense things like passport from a visa waiver country when we need it more than ever. implementing the US-Visit system, to were about to inflict on one of our I know my friend from California has implement or reduce the impact of the major military installations. a thought on that, because he just waiver system is something that we Well, what I want to talk about now stood up. I look forward to your com- need to work together. I want to pub- is what I plan to do about this problem ments. licly thank Senator FEINSTEIN for with the visa program, not to expand Mr. BILBRAY. Just a couple of standing up on that issue. I think that it. The gentleman from California is weeks ago, the Senate was shocked, the we need to push more on that. absolutely right. The other Chamber,

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But this is a different but to expand it far beyond that. is the bill. And I think when you con- issue but equally important. This is As my colleague pointed out, his Sen- sider the safety of our people, it is not what you call internal security. Not ator from California, Senator FEIN- too much to ask. necessarily just securing the southern STEIN, said maybe we ought not to do We have another. This was someone border, but who do you let in, and that yet. Well, I do commend her. I join that came in 1993. I am going back now under what terms do you let them in, him in commending her for that. a little bit. Remember, my colleagues, and where are they going? Are they But I want to go a step further. What the first attack on the World Trade going to do what they say they are I want to do, and this is called for in Center? They didn’t bring it down, but going to do, or are they who they say my legislation, H.R. 1342, H.R., House they came close. They came very close, they are? And if they overstay, even if of Representatives bill, 1342, the Secure killed a few people, caused a lot of they are legitimate, who is going to Entry Act, it’s time to suspend this damage. And we treated it as some round them up? 15 million of them. 15 program. It’s not time to suspend US- criminal act, not as an act of terrorism million in 2005, maybe more now. Visit. It’s not time to expand the U.S. which is what it clearly was. Well, one Listen to this, Mr. Speaker, some of visa waiver program, as Representative of those characters we were able to the participating countries, and I BILBRAY and Senator FEINSTEIN so well catch, Ahmed Ajaj. And the slide, if would like my colleagues to pay atten- know. you look closely says, ‘‘On September tion. The 27, I may not mention them We need to suspend this program and 1, 1992, Ahmed Ajaj fraudulently pre- all, are: Argentina, Australia, Austria, say to those countries, the 27 or any sented a Swedish, and, yes, my col- Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, others that we expand to, I am not op- leagues they are one of the 27 visa Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liech- posed in the future to expand it if they waiver countries, presented a Swedish tenstein, Luxembourg, the Nether- have those biometric machine-readable passport without a visa for INS inspec- lands, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, passports, and they have done the due tion when he arrived at JFK Airport in Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the diligence before they have given those New York on a flight from Pakistan. U.K. I left out a few, but you get the passports, just like you would with a Thank goodness, on secondary inspec- picture. You get the picture. I think visa. If somebody is going to come over tion Ajaj’s luggage was searched re- there is something like 43 countries in here for two or three years to study or vealing six bomb making manuals, six Europe. Most of them, 27 at least, are something, they have to answer some- as if one wouldn’t do, videotapes call- part of this visa waiver program. thing like 40 different questions and all ing for terrorism against Americans, We are getting close to the hour that these background checks. multiple fake passports, maybe some of we need to wrap up, but before I do Not so with a passport. Getting a those stolen visa waiver passports that that I want to yield back to my friend passport is about like getting a driver’s we are not keeping up with, and a from California, who is really a stal- license or a bank credit card or some- cheat sheet on how to lie to United wart on immigration reform because he thing. It’s just a question or two. States immigration inspectors. They knows the problems that it has created What’s your name, where do you live, are good at that, these people. Fortu- if we don’t do the due diligence that give us a photo. nately, Ajaj was arrested for passport the American people have elected us to We are not going to be safe with this fraud, and he was serving, long since do. And he knows what has happened program, this program that was initi- over, with a 6-month sentence at the and the havoc that it has created in his ated, I said at the outset of the hour, time that his fellow conspirators, his State, our most populous State, the back in the mid-1980s to promote tour- co-conspirators attacked the World State of California. ism, friendship and cultural exchange Trade Center February 26, 1993. Mr. BILBRAY. I appreciate that. and to promote international trade and Mr. Speaker, I want to show another And, Mr. Speaker, when we talk about business. The Statue of Liberty says it slide, and this is from the Associated a visa and we talk about a proposal to all. But we are living in a different Press dated July 13, 2007, 3 days ago. go to a $10 visa processing fee, I go to time now. And here is what the Associated Press Latin America on most of my family’s said: ‘‘Al Qaeda is stepping up its ef- casual time; it is kind of the untold b 2145 forts to sneak terror operatives into story that the chairman of the Immi- We are living in a time that we are the United States and has acquired gration Caucus spends so much time in not safe with this program. 15 million, most of the capabilities it needs to Latin America. But they charge $10 for I mentioned this earlier, Mr. Speaker, strike here, according to a new U.S. in- a visa and you go through a process in the hour. 15 million people used this telligence assessment. The group will down there. And as a visitor, I don’t program in the last year that we were bolster its efforts to position feel put upon to participate in their se- counting, 2005. It is probably more than operatives inside the United States curity in places like El Salvador or that now. Certainly if we expand it, it borders. U.S. officials have expressed Nicaragua or Mexico. But here, when will be more than that. So I introduced concern about the ease with which peo- you talk about these countries that are H.R. 1342, the Secure Entry Act, and ple can enter the United States under the visa, you are talking about this would suspend not end, not end. through Europe,’’ that is where most of some of them with massive amounts of And I want to say to the ambassadors these visa waiver countries are, in the immigration. So somebody could come from the State Departments for these continent of Europe, ‘‘because of a pro- in from Iran, immigrate to Australia, other countries, I have talked to them. gram that allows most Europeans to like I said, my mother’s former coun- They say, well, you are going to hurt enter without visas.’’ try, could immigrate from Morocco tourism. Well, tourism is great, but That is where we are, Mr. Speaker. into France, and then once they get you tell it to the families of the 9/11 That is exactly why I am here tonight. their citizenship in that country then victims, the over 3,000 that are no That is why the chairman of the bipar- use that citizenship as being a free ride longer with us. We can do this. tisan House Immigration Reform Cau- into the United States. So in reality, But it seems like in this body and in cus is with me during this hour. It is because immigration has become so any situation where you have to ac- that important. It is that important. fluid and nationalization of foreign na- complish things, people for some rea- And we deeply appreciate you listening tionals has become so easy in so many son want to wait until the 11th hour to us because it is not all about, as we countries, that the issue of allowing and they won’t do it and they will pro- talked about at the top of the hour, some countries to be exempt from re- crastinate and they will drag their this bill that just went crashing down view and oversight and others not real- feet. It’s too much trouble, don’t have in flames. Because I think, and many ly are becoming antiquated, and we

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And I b 2200 the visa waiver, because we are not hope that we can get it passed, Mr. talking about people who have come Speaker, because here again I am not So a colleague of mine, who has also from those countries, born in those calling for eliminating the visa waiver worked in health care for a good long countries, and have long term loyalty program; I am saying let’s suspend it, time and knows about the experience to those countries. We are also talking let’s don’t expand it, I agree with Sen- of the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- about people who have moved to those ator FEINSTEIN, and let’s get it right. gram from the other part of Pennsyl- countries and might have moved there We can get it right, and then people vania, in the western part of the State, just a few years ago with the intention will be safe here. my colleague, a freshman who’s done a of getting their citizenship or getting Listen to what the European ter- wonderful job already, JASON ALTMIRE, legal residency to use that residency rorist cells have said recently. A quote Congressman ALTMIRE is going to say a for the next move. And I think the doc- from Taliban military commander few words, and then we’ll continue for tors that tried to kill so many in Eng- Mansoor Dadullah, as reported by the hour. land this last few months is an example Brian Ross of ABC News. This was just Mr. ALTMIRE. Mr. Speaker, she is that we really do have to be careful a couple of days ago. ‘‘These Ameri- correct. In the State of Pennsylvania, how we get it. Who would have thought cans, Canadians, British, and Germans she did a fantastic job in the State leg- that doctors from England could be come here to Afghanistan from far- islature in crafting Pennsylvania’s terrorists. History has proven that away places. Why shouldn’t we train plan with regard to children’s health those assumptions are wrong. And how them?’’ That is what I am talking insurance. And Pennsylvania, I think, many other assumptions are we mak- about, Mr. Speaker, and that is why we has one of the best, if not the best ing today that could be proven wrong are here tonight. We need to suspend plans, the model for the entire country in a much more graphic way? this program until we can get it right on this issue. I appreciate the chance, Mr. Speaker, so that we can protect the American And we’re going to be joined tonight for your patience of allowing us to ad- people. by some other people who know a lot dress you here tonight and the Amer- Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues about health care and especially know ican people here tonight, and I thank for their attention, and I yield back a lot about the children’s health insur- the gentleman from Georgia for his the balance of my time. ance programs. leadership on this issue. And I do f We’re going to be joined by Mr. thank the Georgia delegation for PALLONE, who’s the chairman of the CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE standing so strong and so firm and de- Health Subcommittee right here in the fending our national sovereignty and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under House of Representatives for the En- defending our neighborhoods by stand- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ergy and Commerce Committee which ing strongly for immigration control uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from has jurisdiction over this issue, and and proper regulation. Pennsylvania (Ms. SCHWARTZ) is recog- there’s no one in this Congress who has Mr. GINGREY. I thank the gen- nized for 60 minutes. worked harder on this issue over the tleman from California. And it reminds Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I am years and has more experience with me, Mr. Speaker, as we talk about my very pleased this evening to introduce crafting this. He was involved in put- colleagues from Georgia, Dr. Norwood, the subject of children’s health insur- ting this together 10 years ago and Charlie Norwood. We will elect tomor- ance and what has really been a re- now, as chairman, has certainly had a row someone to replace him, but you markably successful Federal-State, lot to say about it. can’t replace him. Dr. Norwood was so public-private initiative that has real- And we’re going to be joined by our strong on all these immigration issues ly helped to make sure that middle colleague from Connecticut, Mr. MUR- in regard to that CLEAR Act that class working families across this PHY, CHRIS MURPHY, who was instru- would let State and local law enforce- country have been able to get health mental in his State legislature on ment departments participate in appre- insurance for 6 million of their chil- these issues. So we really do have some hending illegals who had committed a dren. So it has really been helping fam- folks here tonight to talk about this felony in this country, God rest the ilies all across this country be able to issue who have experience, who have soul of a great Member, Dr. Charlie do what they want to do as responsible detailed knowledge on this issue. Norwood. parents, and that is to be able to help And what could possibly be more im- NATHAN DEAL, our longest serving pay for health insurance. Every State portant on the domestic front than member second to JOHN LEWIS, and ev- does it a little bit differently. That is health care? erybody knows JOHN LEWIS; but NA- what we are going to talk about this And I’m sure my colleagues would THAN DEAL says we ought to end this evening; we are going to talk about agree, as I travel around my district, nonsense of birthright citizenship, Mr. how important it has been for 10 years I’m sure they have the same experience Speaker. You sneak into this country, in this country to help children in in their district. That’s the issue that the husband and wife both illegals, and America get the health care they need comes up more often than any other have eight children and all of a sudden and they deserve, and it helps them get issue because it affects everybody. It is they are all United States citizens. A off to the right kind of start. So I want an issue that, no matter whether lot of countries, most countries have to talk more about that and I will be you’re rich or poor, live in an urban stopped allowing that. So, I am glad joined by some of my colleagues. But setting, rural setting, you have issues my colleague gave me an opportunity because one of my colleagues is going with your health care costs. to pay tribute to some of my Georgia to be taking over in the chair, I am Small businesses can no longer afford colleagues. going to give him a few minutes just to to offer health insurance in many Mr. Speaker, when we started I didn’t talk about the subject. He is a col- cases. Large employers are having the think it would take an hour, but when league of mine from Pennsylvania. And same issue. you are passionate about something I will say in Pennsylvania we are very, We have 45 million uninsured in this the time goes by pretty quickly. And very proud of having been one of the country, people who lack any health this is such an important issue. first States well before the Federal insurance at all, tens of millions more Who supports, other than me and I level to start a children’s health insur- that live in fear of losing their health hope the majority of my colleagues in ance program. In fact, we called it coverage or are underinsured, don’t the House of Representatives, sus- CHIP, then the SCHIP program start- have adequate coverage to cover their pending the visa waiver program? I will ed. In 1992 is when we started it in needs.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:24 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.104 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 And 9 million of that 45, Mr. Speaker, it is to be able to buy health insurance So she said, health care’s important are children. And, unfortunately, 6 mil- for kids. because of health care, but it’s also im- lion of those 9 million children are eli- I mean, I remember a story, and portant because of education. If kids gible to participate in the SCHIP pro- maybe my colleagues I’m hoping will are not well, if they don’t get the pre- gram. And the SCHIP program has share some as well. When I was actu- ventative care they need, if they don’t worked. We’re at a 10-year point of really out and about once, and it was ac- get the eyeglasses, if they don’t get authorization. And over the past 10 tually a church group. And afterwards treated when they’re sick, I know it years the number of uninsured children a woman came up to me and said, you makes a difference to the teachers in in this country has decreased by 25 per- know, I haven’t always shared this, but my school to be able to teach those cent, while the number of uninsured my husband, it was actually a fairly kids. Americans has increased. This is a pro- well-to-do area. But she said, my hus- So on every level, and again we’re gram that has worked. band was laid off last year and it was a going to talk about big numbers here. And we talk a lot in this House and really, really tough time for us as a The President wants to do $5 billion a lot during these discussions about family. And one of the things that af- which will barely be enough to sustain the differences between what the Presi- fected us is that we didn’t have health this program. It sounds like big num- dent wants to do on the budget level insurance. But because of the CHIP bers to families listening, but the fact and what this Congress wants to do in program in Pennsylvania, SCHIP as we is that we need to make that commit- a variety of issues. But there is no know it federally, she said, I was able ment. And I think we, as Democrats, issue on which there is a starker con- to make sure that my kids had health have said we are going to make a com- trast of opinion than this SCHIP pro- insurance and they got the health care mitment to make sure that the Chil- dren’s Health Insurance Program con- gram. that I know that they needed and de- We, as Democrats, want to expand served and that we wanted to help tinues, that it continues in the dy- the program in a way that makes make sure they got. namic way that it has working with the States. But we’re going to even do sense. It’s fiscally responsible, but it’s And as someone who, and Congress- more. We’re going to be a little bold, going to pick up many of those 6.2 mil- man ALTMIRE referred to this, in Penn- even in these tough budget times, and lion children who lack health insur- sylvania I’m known as the mother of we’re going to make sure that more ance. We want to find a way to cover CHIP. People do come up to me and children who are now on waiting lists those kids. say, well, we don’t always get thanked in some States are able to get the What could possibly be more impor- as elected officials, but do thank me, health coverage that they deserve. And tant in this country than finding a way whether it’s stories where someone this is something we can do, we should to give health insurance to children came up and said my granddaughter do. It’s about having the political will who live in families that don’t have who had some health issues, daughter to make it happen. We’re going to pro- health insurance? I can’t think of any was working hard trying to get a detect health care for seniors; we’re more important task. gree and just didn’t have health cov- going to do it for kids. And that’s what The President, on the other hand, of- erage. She said, my granddaughter would not have health coverage with- our discussion is about tonight. fered up a budget that actually de- And I’m going to close, and I know creased the number of children that are out CHIP. So these are the stories we hear all you mentioned this as well, the pre- going to be covered under this program vious speaker talked about the fact the time. And I think probably my col- by 1 million. His 5-year budget would that the President, and I’m a little, I leagues will share it. We’re going to have knocked a million children who have to say, this is very disturbing to talk tonight about some of the num- currently qualify for the program, many of us because our Republican col- bers they already referred to, the 6 mil- would have knocked them off the rolls leagues helped make this program hap- lion children who have had access to and they would no longer qualify. pen. It was a bipartisan effort. This health care, private health care in a lot And I know my colleagues are going wasn’t something that one side or the of situations across the States, the to talk about some of the President’s other sort of pushed without anyone money that we’ve been able to work comments recently about what his else caring about it. But the fact is with the States where they’ve put in views are on the program, and I will that 193 House Republicans, 10 years leave it to them to have that discus- their own dollars that have made a dif- ago, voted to make this happen. It was sion, as I do appreciate the Speaker’s ference in helping a lot of American a bipartisan effort; 153 House Demo- indulgence as I have to take the chair families who didn’t think that we’d be crats. This was a joint effort. We said following my remarks here. there to help them who have been able we wanted to make this happen. We all But I did want to take a moment to to get health insurance for the kids. stand up from time to time and we are just emphasize how important this But this is a place where we are mak- really, really proud of this. issue is and to talk about the dif- ing a difference in people’s lives. So when the President last week ference of opinion that exists, not just One last story, and then I am going said, you know, he just doesn’t think with Republicans and Democrats, but to turn it over to my colleagues. I was this is important, that, in fact, we especially with the administration, Mr. talking to a group of school counselors, ought to be doing something else. We Speaker, and this Congress. There is a and some of them, one of them said, ought to be helping families buy pri- stark contrast of opinion, and we’re stood up and said that she had a child vate health insurance by getting them going to have that discussion tonight. come to her, a teacher came to her and some tax deductions. They can’t afford And I thank the gentlewoman from said they had a child in the class who it? Well, I don’t know what he means. Pennsylvania for her time and all of never raised his hand. He’s in third He actually went on to say that kids our colleagues here for their leadership grade. Never raised his hand. Never can get health care in this country. on this important issue. participated in discussions. And she fi- They can go to the emergency room. Ms. SCHWARTZ. I thank the Con- nally broke through to found out what That’s really just stunning, given gressman, and I appreciate that he has was going on. Turns out he had never what we know about the high cost of other duties to contend with, so he’ll had any dental care, and he literally going to emergency rooms, the fact be a part of this conversation in a way. was afraid to open his mouth. It hurt. that that is not the best place for pri- But thank you for taking the time to He had some discomfort. He was em- mary care. It certainly is not the best come to the floor and for your help on barrassed about the way his teeth place for children who might just need this. looked. And when he got children’s a well-child checkup. So it’s absolutely And I think for many of us, and I health insurance coverage, he got to a going in the wrong direction on the know you’ve just come off the cam- dentist, she said he was a different kid. health care. It’s why we wanted to paign trail this last year, and even And that would have been a child who stand up tonight and talk about this. those of us who were not campaigning would have been a dropout, would have That’s why we will continue to until every minute but certainly out and been a troublemaker in school because we actually get it done. And I think about talking to people, we do hear he just wasn’t going to be able to par- that the commitment that we have from everyday families about how hard ticipate. made is to make it happen.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:52 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.105 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7843 And I’m joined tonight by two col- at the time and still face. I mean, we ventative care and regular doctor care leagues, one, Mr. PALLONE from New all know that if people are very poor and dental care that you mentioned in Jersey, who has not only been a leader and likely not working, then they’re those formative years, then they are on upgrading the Children’s Health In- eligible for Medicaid. And we have a lot likely to be healthy for the rest of surance Program, but continues to of kids, and we have a lot of adults and, their life because that is the most im- work out all the details of how to make you know, people who find themselves portant time. So it makes sense; right? this happen. And I’m sure he’s one of because they’re not working and their And then I will tell you my story. My the people who thought we were going income is very low, having to use the story is that before this was enacted, to have bipartisan cooperation, and we Medicaid program, which is a very le- about maybe 11 years ago, I don’t go still hope we will, but is really working gitimate program and covers a lot of there as much anymore, but I used to on some of the details of how we can people very successfully. go to a luncheon place that was like a and we should do this. But what we found 10 years ago was diner, but not a New Jersey, but more One of the reasons we reauthorize that there were a lot of other people of a luncheonette, we used to call it programs is that we want to see what who, because they were working, for then. It is like an old-fashioned word, I worked best and what didn’t; we want the most part, were above the Medicaid guess. And there was a waitress there to see what changes have to be made guidelines. Their income was too high. who I knew for a long time, and she given our experience. He is going to But what were they making? Maybe had young children. And she would al- talk about some of that work. 20,000 a year, 30,000, in some cases ways say that her husband worked and And my colleague from Connecticut, maybe 40,000 a year and they still had she worked as a waitress but she was who as a State legislator was involved kids. And because they were working never able to afford health insurance in working on the State level to make in jobs where there wasn’t a health infor her kids. She wasn’t eligible for this happen and to work in a special surance option available to them, the Medicaid. She and her husband were way to make Connecticut, make it employer just didn’t offer it, or when both working. I don’t know how much work for children in Connecticut, and they went out in the private market, they made. But she had tried repeat- feels a special connection to the Chil- you know, the costs were so prohibitive edly and asked me about getting pri- dren’s Health Insurance Program for them to buy insurance on the private insurance. I even gave her some there. vate market, which, you know, in New ideas about how whom to contact. And So gentlemen, I would ask you to Jersey you might be paying $12,000 if they couldn’t afford it. share your stories and your help on you want to go out and buy insurance The day that we passed SCHIP, I this. Maybe we’ll start with Mr. on the private market for a family of went back there. I forget how long it PALLONE, and if you would help us just four, today that they simply couldn’t was going to be enacted, maybe a cou- sort of by giving us maybe some of the get health insurance. ple months from then, and the Presi- facts and figures or some of the stories And so there wasn’t any ideology in- dent signed it. And I said, We are going that you hear from your colleagues as volved here. In fact, it was a block to have this program now. You can go well. grant. It was set up as a block grant sign up for it. I went back there when- Mr. PALLONE. I’d be very pleased to which, I don’t know if you guys re- ever it went into effect, and she had do that. And if I could, maybe I’ll talk; member because you haven’t been here signed up her children, and it was the first of all, let me thank you for doing as long as me, but that was like the nicest thing that could ever happen. this hour tonight and for everyone Republican mantra at the time; that You know how we always say we who’s joining you, because it is really everything should be block granted, all want to do things for people but a lot important. And maybe I’ll talk about Federal Government programs should of times we are not able to? For me to three things, and then I’ll turn it back; be block granted; this shouldn’t be an be able to go back there and have lunch and that is, one, how we came about entitlement. And that’s what we did. and have her say, Well, now my kids with the SCHIP program because I We said, okay, fine. You want to make are covered through this program, it think that relates to the whole bipar- it a block grant. You know, President was such a wonderful thing. tisan nature of it, which is what you Clinton was the President, so we had a And I think the gentleman from stressed and is so important. And then divided Congress, and we said, that’s Pennsylvania said that right now there maybe I can talk a little bit about the fine. Send the money to the States. are about 6.7 million kids that are cov- preventative nature of it because you We’ll set up certain guidelines that, ered by SCHIP. There are about 6 mil- talked about the emergency room and you know, you had to be up to 200 per- lion that are eligible and not enrolled. the President’s comments about using cent of poverty. And then if the States And the reason they are not enrolled, the emergency room. And then I’ll give wanted to, they could go get waivers in part, is because the States have run you my one story. and go to 300 percent or higher. out of money. Some of them ran out of I’m glad you’re here, in part because money in March of this year, and we last week we had some of my Repub- b 2215 had to do a supplemental appropria- lican colleagues, including some on the And we will give the money to the tion. So we are not talking about all Health Subcommittee that I chair, who States. They will match it, and we will this extra money in a vacuum. We are were talking about this program as if cover these kids. talking about needing it in order to try it was an entitlement, as if it was al- Now, the second point I wanted to to cover as many of these kids as pos- most socialism, you know, sort of rais- make is this is a preventative measure, sible. And our reauthorization will not ing the specter that we wanted the gov- as you pointed out. For President Bush only include more money but also ways ernment to run the health care system. to say people can always use the emer- of getting them enrolled. One stop so And nothing could be further from the gency, that’s not the point. The point that they sign up for one Federal pro- truth. I mean, first of all, you know is we want people to have health insur- gram. They can get this so that they they neglected to mention that this ance so that they go to the doctor on a don’t get dropped. This is a stream- was bipartisan. And remember, when regular basis, so they take preventa- lined application. These are all the we’re talking 10 years ago, this was the tive measures, and they don’t get so things that we are doing in addition to Gingrich Congress. This was the Re- sick, particularly if they are kids, that the dollars in order to try to cover as publican majority that hadn’t been the they have to go to an emergency room many kids as possible. majority for very long. I mean, they to get care. As you said, that is not the I am staying but I will yield back to were on the crest of this conservative way to operate. So we save money be- the gentlewoman. right wing wave and in the midst of cause through prevention, and every- Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I that were willing to adopt this bipar- one will tell you, any doctor or medical wanted to let my colleagues share their tisan measure. professional will tell you, that the stories too so maybe we could have a And the reason was because, in fact most important thing for a person is to little conversation about it. But I just it wasn’t an entitlement; it wasn’t gov- get health care in those first 4 or 5 want to say that certainly one of the ernment control. It was just a practical years of their life. If they are properly points that have been criticized by the solution to the problems that we faced cared for and they have the type of pre- other side is that families that make as

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:52 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.107 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7844 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 much as $40,000 for a family of four I come from the State of Con- is often that $100 or $200 doctor visit might be eligible or are eligible for the necticut, where I served, as you men- that stands in the way. Children’s Health Insurance Program. tioned, Representative SCHWARTZ, in The last thing to say is to just rein- Now, in Pennsylvania it is a subsidy to the State legislature for about 8 years, force the notion that both of you have buy private health insurance. So you and I chaired the Health Committee brought up here, which I am sure we either get a complete subsidy or you there for the last 4 years. And what we will talk about, which is that bipar- might just get half of it or you can buy figured out was what Pennsylvania fig- tisan spirit in which this bill was it at cost. In fact, many parents are ured out a little bit before us and what brought into being. I wasn’t here when contributing. dozens of other State legislatures fig- the bill was passed, but my predecessor But as you point out, for a family of ured out over the past few years, which was. I was preceded in this House by four making $40,000 a year and both is that by expanding our SCHIP pro- Representative Nancy Johnson, a Re- parents might be working, by the time gram, and we have got a cute name for publican who served here for a very they pay their mortgage and pay the that program in Connecticut, where we long time. And she was very proud to baby-sitter and pay their utility costs call it the Husky program after the come back here as a Republican and and maybe fill up their car with gaso- mascot of our University of Con- talk about her role in the passage of line and pay the loan on the car and necticut sports teams, we figured out that bill. The problem was over time they pay their taxes, there is not a lot over time that not only was expanding there were fewer and fewer people like of money left over to find the $12,000 children’s health care, and we actually her in the Republican caucus who were that they might have to find to pur- make some adults, some of their par- proud to talk about insuring children, chase private health insurance. So you ents, eligible for that benefit as well, standing up for kids. And you stand can say, fine, go to the marketplace, that not only was it the right thing to here now on the Republican side of the but you need a little help to go to the do because, as you said and you are ex- aisle that looks and sounds very dif- marketplace. And that is what this is actly right, in the high cost of living in ferent, unfortunately, than the group about. And it has made such an enor- a State of Connecticut, $40,000 doesn’t that stood up in 1995. mous difference, thinking you can put And, lastly, it is not just bipartisan go very far, and at a time we live in within that House, but you also have a a smile on a parent’s face for doing the today where wages are remaining pret- right thing. And good for you to go wide range of ideological and advocacy ty much stagnant and flat, and when groups that are standing up for the re- back and actually say to a person we we celebrate a year in which the aver- really did do something for you, and it authorization of SCHIP, and I will age health care premium increase stays mention just one and that is the made such a huge difference. at around 10 or 11 or 12 percent, you I think the other point, and this is a United States Chamber of Commerce. simply can’t do much with an income Not a fan of big government, if you lead in to our colleague from Con- hovering around $40,000, $45,000 or necticut (Mr. MURPHY) that the States have ever seen any of the propaganda $50,000. In Connecticut certainly that coming from the U.S. Chamber of Com- have always done these programs in becomes a problem. So what we figured different ways. They have written merce. So when you listen to the Presi- out was that not only was it the right dent or Republicans talk about the these programs in ways that they and fair thing to do to go out and in- think work best. Democrats and children’s health care In 1992, 5 years before the Federal sure these thousands of children who being yet another government pro- level when we were running it in Penn- didn’t have health care insurance be- gram, listen to what their friends are sylvania, we knew that a lot of these fore, but it was cost-effective thing to saying. Their friends in the U.S. Cham- working families wanted a private do it. We have referenced that on the ber of Commerce and the Business health insurance card. Some States got floor here today. Roundtable and all of the groups that very creative and expanded Medicaid I give some credit to the President in are traditionally the main cheerleaders and called it cute names, and that his remarks that he at least recognizes against any minute expansion of gov- made it friendlier, and it is an issue that we do have one single place that ernment are standing up for children’s just to tell people it exists. But we ac- very ill children and adults can go, the health care, are cheering on the Demo- tually worked very hard with the pri- emergency room. But what he neglects cratic effort to reauthorize the SCHIP vate sector to get the benefits package to mention in those remarks is that program, because they know what we right, to make sure that the cost was not only is it the most inhumane place know; that not only is it the right right. There were a lot of rules and reg- to dump the sick and the ill but it is thing to do but it is the cost-effective ulations about it. But the fact is at the also the most expensive place for those thing to do. We figured that out in New end of the day, people could walk in, patients to end up. We know that the Jersey and Pennsylvania and Con- families could walk into their physi- care that children, and we are talking necticut and Maine. And I hope that we cians’ offices with a private health in- about children today, end up getting in will be able to return to that bipar- surance card, and that made them feel the emergency room is amongst the tisan spirit again. really proud that they were able to get most expensive care that you can get. Ms. SCHWARTZ. If I may, I was very some help so they could get that pri- And for just a few cents on the dollar well aware of the fact that so many dif- vate health insurance. But it has made in that preventative care that in Con- ferent organizations were supportive an enormous difference in Pennsyl- necticut the Husky program provides and, again, outside some of their own vania. And we have, as I say, about and in Pennsylvania the CHIP program realm a little bit. So I asked my staff 130,000 children covered on the number provides, you cannot only get care that to produce a list. And I have four pages of uninsured. It just goes to show it can is the right to do and the moral thing of a closely typewritten list of all the work. When we work together, we can to do for those kids, but it, frankly, groups. It is the U.S. Chamber of Com- really make it work. saves the health care system money in merce and the Business Roundtable Mr. MURPHY, if you want to add a bit the end. The cost of insuring kids is ac- and it is also the AFL–CIO, AFSCME, about the experience in Connecticut. tually pretty low compared to the cost and SEIU. But it is groups that you We have been joined by another col- of insuring you or me or other people would think who are advocates for chil- league of ours, Mr. ALLEN from Maine, out in the community. Kids are gen- dren: the March of Dimes and Families who also has a long history in being an erally pretty healthy. They are cheap USA and the Children’s Defense Fund. advocate for children’s health insur- when they are healthy, but they are But it also is all the senior organiza- ance and making it happen. So thank very expensive when they are sick. So tions: the AARP and the Center for you for joining us. if you don’t get them that care up- Medicare Advocacy and the Alliance I yield to Mr. MURPHY. front, and the reality is that a lot of for Retired Americans. And so many of Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Thank illnesses that may not present them- the provider groups: AMA and the you, Representative SCHWARTZ. I am selves to be major that may not cause Academy of Family Physicians and the thrilled to be here with Representative a parent, even without health care in- Academy of Pediatricians. But also PALLONE and Representative ALLEN, surance, to drag that child down to the America’s Health Insurance Plans and who have been advocating for this issue emergency room, it may end up being the Pharmaceutical Research and Man- and many other issues regarding health something very serious. And the bar- ufacturers Association, PhRMA, who care equity for a very long time. rier to getting that preventative care are saying this is an important thing

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:27 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.108 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7845 to do as well, and the American Hos- mentioned, people on both sides of the get the health care they need when pital Association. These are groups aisle believed, as virtually all Ameri- they need it. And that is what this pro- where you might say, well, why do they cans do, that our children should get gram attempts to do. Because there are care? Now, hospitals, maybe they could health care. They ought to be able not 6 million children in this country get reimbursed for some of the uncom- just to go to an emergency room when today who qualify for the SCHIP pro- pensated care that they provide, but they’re seriously ill or have had an ac- gram but are not signed up, for what- the fact is that all these groups recog- cident, but they should be able to get ever reason. Some States aren’t being nize how important it is. And we have preventive care so they can grow up to aggressive enough and the Federal the faith-based organizations: the Na- be healthy children and healthy pro- Government contribution is falling tional Council of the Churches of ductive adults. That’s really, I think, a short. Christ and the Catholic Health Insur- fairly basic proposition. And that’s There are another 3 million who ance Association. I mean all of them, what drove us back in 1997. don’t qualify for SCHIP and still don’t all of them, have come together. And now you were asking, what hap- have coverage. And all we’re trying to For the RECORD I will submit these pens if this program doesn’t continue? do, as Democrats, is to expand that four pages of the list of all of the dif- Well, if it’s not reauthorized, then 6 coverage. Now, we can argue about how ferent folks who have actually said this million children in this country lose fast we expand it, we can argue about is so important. It works. It matters to their health insurance. And if they lose how we pay for it, but the bottom line people. It is helping Americans be their health insurance, maybe some of is this: children in America deserve to healthier and stronger and more pro- them, when they’re seriously injured, have health care. And we know if they have health insurance, whether the ductive. And what more important will go to an emergency room, but program is privately run or whether thing can we do than that? I think that most of them will lose the preventive the program is publicly run, or some was said earlier. care that they get today. combination, they are much more like- But it is also doable. And we are tak- The President put in his budget $5 ly to grow up into healthy, productive ing a lot of fiscal responsibility in this billion over 5 years for an increase in children and healthy, productive new Congress among the Budget Com- SCHIP, which would fund about one- adults. That’s what we’re fighting here mittee. And the gentleman who is third of the amount that States are estimated to require over the next 5 today for. going to speak in just a minute is on I want to thank you, my colleague, years. In other words, the President’s the Budget Committee, and we have ar- the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania, position is that this is a program that gued in the Budget Committee about and all the rest of my friends here to- should be cut back. And that probably how important it is to be smart about night for pushing this issue so hard and is why he made the veto threat, which how we spend our money, to only spend so long. We will not fail. And I yield he basically said, look, people, children money we can account for. So we are back. working very hard in this Congress to and adults, have access to an emer- Ms. SCHWARTZ. And I think this is say we will not only maintain this pro- gency room; and one thing we want to where we can get a chance to have a gram but we will expand it and we will be careful not to do is expand health little bit of a conversation. There is a find the money to do that because it is insurance if it’s through a government lot of feeling about it. I think all of us important. And when we are com- program, which is bizarre, because the feel that we should be working as hard mitted to doing something, we will find SCHIP program is designed for people as we possible can to be getting this the money to do it, and that is what we who cannot afford to buy health insur- done, not be sort of saying, okay, I’m are going to do in this. ance in the private market today. not interested, we’ll do something else. I was going to ask my colleague, and That’s why they don’t have it. There are a lot of priorities here. We I know you have some remarks you What we’re trying to do is continue stand up on the floor frequently and would like to make, but if you think this public/private partnership because say, okay, one of the most important about what happens if we don’t con- most States provide coverage through things we can do is this, one of the tinue the SCHIP program, I mean that private plans. It’s a Federal/State part- most important things we can do is is one of the things that people pre- nership, with 70 percent of the money that. But the fact is if we aren’t all sume will, of course, continue. But, in coming from the Federal Government parents, and many of us are, then we fact, the President just said today said and about 30 percent coming from certainly have nieces or nephews we that he might veto a reauthorization States. So States are choosing to fund love, or neighborhood children. All of continuation, just the maintenance of this program for the obvious reason us know someone who has struggled the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- that our kids deserve to have health through a moment when they couldn’t gram if it is not constructed the way care coverage. Outside of the White provide the essentials. This is not a he likes, which is really shocking that House, this, I think, is a broadly ac- frill. And I think that’s what you were 6 million children on October 1 may be cepted proposition. saying, Mr. ALLEN, is this is not an, without health coverage because of his I just want to say a few things about okay, if you can get to do it, go do it. unwillingness to do this. my State of Maine. Maine has been This is something that’s really essen- So knowing your history and your very aggressive in using this particular tial for every child in America. And commitment to health care in general program. We have one of the lowest we’re helping parents to be able to but particularly to children’s health rates of uninsured children in the coun- meet that essential requirement for care and the good work that your State try. Only 7 percent of our children do their children. has done, if you would speak to that as not have health insurance, and the na- Some of you may know, my husband well, I think it would be very helpful tional rate is about 12 percent. But is a physician. And I was joking with for Americans to understand that we that, for us, we’re a small State, but my staff that he cuts out articles from are at risk here, that our children are that’s about 19,000 children who do not the New England Journal of Medicine at risk. have health insurance. And for those all the time for me to read. And mostly And I yield to my colleague Mr. families, for those parents, they know they’re not so readable for me, I have ALLEN from Maine. it makes a difference whether or not to admit, you know, they sort of need their kids have health insurance. And some interpretation. But just in the b 2230 they, I know because I’ve talked to last week’s journal there is a wonderful Mr. ALLEN. I thank the gentle- them, worry about whether they’re article talking about the imperative to woman from Pennsylvania for orga- going to get the kind of coverage, the continue the SCHIP program. And I’ll nizing this event tonight and for yield- kind of vaccinations, the kind of pre- share it with my colleagues, I’ll send it ing to me. ventive health care that everyone around to everyone tomorrow, but real- I was here in 1997 when the SCHIP hopes for their children, because that’s ly it made it very, very clear that this program was passed, and it was passed really a fundamental point here. is something that we need to do be- with very strong bipartisan support. I don’t think there is a parent in cause of the medical imperative, the People on both sides of the aisle, and America that doesn’t want their chil- health care imperative. And we know it many of the same groups that you just dren to have good health coverage, to is something that we can do.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:52 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.109 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7846 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 So, it’s something we’re proud of and Well, I will just say, first of all, es- age. It’s what we want adults do be we should be and we want to do. sentially this has happened in some doing as well. Mr. PALLONE, you look like you’re fashion in the last few years. States So I know that there is some discus- ready to jump in here. have run out of money because there sion about that, too, whether States, Mr. PALLONE. You know, when you wasn’t enough money as early as now they’re not allowed anymore to be relate your own experiences, I can re- March in a given calendar year. Geor- able to sign up adults alone, but late so much to it myself. gia ran out of money this March. And they’re usually signed up with their I have to say, I was thinking back my own State started to run out of children as a family coverage. And about 10 years ago when we first start- money by May. So we had to actually that’s the way most people who buy in- ed the program. Of course, my wife and do a supplemental appropriation. The surance do it, too. They buy insurance I were just starting to have kids. My world knows it as the ‘‘Iraq supple- for their family. That’s the way it’s oldest daughter now is 13, so she was mental,’’ but actually it was the sup- sold mostly. So I think it’s making three at the time. And I guess I had my plemental that included the funding for sure that we actually allow people to son at the time, he was only one. And Iraq, and it included about $750 million sort of use the marketplace the way it we were starting to realize at the time for SCHIP because States, in fact, were really works and not punish them for about the fact that, first of all, as par- running out of money. that. ents, the idea of kids not having health In my own State of New Jersey a Mr. PALLONE. If I could point out insurance, you know, young kids at couple of years had to cut back on the one thing, too, because I know there is that age was really an awful thing. And program and actually lower the eligi- some debate about this. The States that’s why we got involved. I say ‘‘we’’ bility and eliminate parents because of don’t get any more money because because my wife got involved in the the fact that they started to run out of they cover kids at a higher percentage whole issue as well. And to think about money. So we have experience of what of poverty or because they cover the the fact that you have children and actually happens if we don’t provide adults, and I think there has been some they can’t have health insurance or the additional funds. debate about that. Remember, as I said you have to take them to an emer- The other thing, too, is that until before, this is a block grant, and the gency room is just an awful thing. last year, every year for the first 9 money that goes to the States is de- I worry myself even now because a years of the program, the number of pendent upon the number of children lot of times your health insurance uninsured kids in the country was that they have. So the fact of the mat- doesn’t cover everything. Like I was going down. But last year, for the first ter is that if a State decides, like Con- faced with the orthodontist bill a cou- time, the number of uninsured kids necticut did, that they’re going to ple years ago. And I suddenly realized went up. So this is a crisis. I mean, if cover the adults, they just have to our insurance doesn’t cover we’re going to get to those extra kids, stretch out the Federal funds and con- orthodontistry. And that was upset- we really have to do something. tribute more State dollars to pay for ting, but to think of parents that can’t Ms. SCHWARTZ. And just on that it. They don’t get additional money. I even take their kids to the doctor is note, if the gentleman would yield, we know that this sounds like such a bu- just an awful thing. do know that the number of uninsured reaucratic comment, but some Mem- One of the things that my wife would for the first time in a long time is bers are worried, well, is my State always say to me that she observed was going up again. So we’re talking about going to get more because they cover that many times government officials, 45 million Americans. And the fact kids at a higher level of poverty or an- and I don’t want to speak about our- that, of those, 9 million are children other State covers adults. They don’t. selves because I don’t want to be crit- who, again, through no fault of their It’s just a question of usually they’re ical, but a lot of times politicians don’t own, don’t have access to health insur- providing more State dollars and hav- think about kids because of the fact ance. ing the flexibility to include the par- that they don’t vote. And I would al- And one of the reasons is that health ents so that they can cover the kids. most kind of differ with the gentleman insurance is expensive. And even for Mr. ALLEN. If the gentlewoman from Maine when he says that, you businesses that want to provide health would yield, there are differences know, one of the things that we found insurance for their employees, some- among States and now aggressively and one of the reasons why States like times they’re faced, particularly small they seek to use the money that comes Connecticut and New Jersey have cov- businesses, with how do I actually pay from the Federal Government. So there ered some of the parents is because that whole amount for family cov- certainly are differences among States they have noticed that a lot of times erage? And they just cover the em- in that respect. the parents wouldn’t enroll the kids ployee. And so even here, where you’re But I just wanted to comment. It is unless they were eligible themselves to talking about employers trying to do absolutely true that most people who be enrolled in the program. And I again the responsible thing, but just looking buy insurance through a private plan go back to, this is really a very prac- at their bottom line and saying I can’t will try to cover their kids as well, ex- tical thing. If some States have found do anything about this, when the par- cept that today one of the trends in that the parents won’t enroll the kids ent is covered and the child is not is this country is that the wheels are unless they’re enrolled, they actually one situation where certainly CHIP coming off this employer-based health allow the parents to enroll as an incen- comes in and really can be very, very care system and increasingly, by about tive to get the kids enrolled. helpful. a million people a year over the last 4 Because you can be cynical. I mean, There has been some discussion obvi- or 5 years, the number of uninsured is you have to say that unfortunately ously about adults. And I think this is going up. It’s now about 46 million peo- sometimes parents don’t care or some- intended for children. Some States ple. And one of the reasons, and this is times politicians don’t care. And the have brought along the parents because why I’ve done a plan for small busi- fact that we were able to do this and it does help with enrollment, and we nesses, one of the reasons is the small basically do a kids’ health initiative think that’s true in Pennsylvania as business community is simply not able program and get the political support well. But we also know that when the to afford the kind of insurance they for it in some ways was an amazing parents don’t have health insurance, had in the past. And what they’re thing. You would say, well, gee, that’s and if they can’t get timely health doing, they’re tending not to cover a basic thing, why wouldn’t that hap- care, then they don’t have an ongoing family members, which includes the pen? But it wasn’t that easy. And we’re relationship with a physician or a med- children, and to require the employee going to have to continue to fight to ical group. And the children also learn to pay a higher and higher percentage, expand it today. from their parents. Their parents are which some employees simply can’t do. I just wanted to answer your ques- their models. And so if the parents are So what we’re seeing here, at the tion, because I know that the gen- going for regular checkups and their same time as the President is saying tleman from Maine did, but you said, kids are going for regular checkups and we don’t want to expand this successful what would happen if we don’t reau- it’s part of what you learn to do as a children’s health care program, we’re thorize? responsible person, that’s a good pack- watching the number of uninsured

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Just to ket, the employer-based market isn’t insurance in Connecticut that have no add to that partnership, it is also a working as well as it did in the past. insurance. partnership of health care professionals We have a national health care crisis So the idea that we are going to be as well, because, to tell the truth, in a on our hands, and this is a part of the spending any more money on this, lot of States, Connecticut being one of solution. It ought to be the easiest part when really what you are doing is you them, the rate that we pay physicians of the solution. But here is the Presi- are shifting money that we are all for participating in the program is a dent’s spokesman the other day saying spending in our private rates and little bit below the level of sufficiency. this will encourage many to drop pri- through these taxpayer-subsidized So there are a lot of physicians who vate coverage purchased through their pools of money that go to hospitals, it want to do the right thing, who want employer or with their own resources is just shifting it to preventive care. to get compensated, but are okay not to go on a government-subsidized pro- We have to sort of remind people that getting compensated at the same levels gram. This is a program that is de- we are paying every day for the unin- that they do by private HMOs. signed for people who don’t have health sured that we have now. It is simply It really becomes in the end, it really insurance. We know these children about building a more cost effective becomes a partnership of not only the don’t have health insurance. We know and more humane way of paying for it. Federal Government and the State how many there are. We know where Ms. SCHWARTZ. I think we should Government, but also the provider they are. And we ought to be able to do continue this discussion about what is community as well who has agreed to a better job than simply to raise this the smartest and most efficient way to say, listen, because we really care and kind of ideological objection. We ought do this. Again, what is interesting we really want to take care of this con- to cover them first in the most prac- about the way SCHIP, the children’s stituency, we are willing to do it for a tical, cost-efficient way. health insurance initiative, was set up little bit less than we would do other- I yield back. is it said to each State, one, you don’t wise. That has been a great benefit to Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Mr. have to do it if you don’t want to, if the Government, to be able to get away with paying a little bit less, at least in ALLEN, if you would yield. I guess I you don’t have a problem, or you don’t come to the thinking, we wish we were think this is an issue. We were not Connecticut, than private payers do. in that position. I mean, wouldn’t it be even sure how it would all work out. But it is a wonderful partnership of all lovely, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we They also said, then you can create constituency groups. Ms. SCHWARTZ. Again, the debate were in the position in which the whatever initiative works for you, here is how much can we do? What can choice was between a government- what really works for you. It turns out we afford to do? What is the best way sponsored program and an employer- every State has chosen to do it. Actually, we already had SCHIP in to do it? Mr. PALLONE is working on all sponsored program or a privately avail- those details. I know we bug him and able sponsored program. It just isn’t Pennsylvania for 5 years when the Fed- eral Government came in. Our gov- give our him suggestions about how to the reality. And anybody who spends make this easier and streamline the ernor was very nervous about taking it. time out in their communities, in their bureaucracy and make it work for both He wasn’t sure he wanted to do this. He social halls, in their churches and syn- providers and for children and for the was concerned it would be a new enti- agogues listening to families will real- States. So we are learning from that. I tlement program and that he would be ize that, that there are just more and think that is pretty exciting. more families largely, as Mr. ALLEN stuck with the bill at the end of the But that is not the discussion that noted, that work for small businesses day. I know States had legitimate wor- some are in. We were in that discussion and simply don’t have the access to ries about that, that we actually tell since January, actually. This is cer- health care insurance that they once them to do things and then don’t give tainly something that the President did. them any help in doing it. proposed. We wanted to push much fur- And I want to hit one more point, But this is one case where we said, ther. But I just say that is unfortunate. and I mentioned it the other night no, you have to do it. You have to I think that is why we are so deeply when Mr. PALLONE and I were down structure the program. Here are some disturbed. here talking about this. We also have guidelines. Here is how we think you I will say that the President is con- to disabuse people of this notion that should do it. Then we are going to pay sistent here. I will add just a note that we all aren’t paying for those kids and a part of it, a good part of it, but we when he was Governor, he was very re- those parents who don’t have health are not paying all of it. You have to luctant to participate in the Children’s care insurance. If the employer doesn’t buy into it. You have to want to do it, Health Insurance Program and actu- provide it, and then the HUSKY pro- also. You have to structure this. ally worked quite actively not to be en- gram in Connecticut, the SCHIP pro- So every State did this. We learned gaged, not to have his State do it, and grams go away, somebody is going to from each other. That also was a good then tried to keep the level of the fam- pay for that health care. And we pay thing, to look around and see what ily to be as poor as possible. for it largely in two ways: one, all of worked for other States and what He did not want to go to 200 percent the premiums that we pay, as insured didn’t. When our governor was saying, of poverty. He wanted to keep it lower. people, are higher because they are ba- should we do it? He really was very He did not want to reach into the sort sically subsidizing the care of people torn about it. Actually, he didn’t de- of the really working folks in Texas that don’t have health care insurance, cide to do it until September 30, and who were struggling. You may want to because a doctor is going to have to that was the deadline that year. I was comment on that. treat, by law, someone that shows up very anxious. I was on the floor of the But I think for so many of my con- in an emergency room, and the hos- State senate many nights saying we stituents, and again I think, Mr. pital has to be compensated for that. ought to do this. I was pushing him to PALLONE, you pointed this out earlier, do that. for very poor people in this country, we b 2245 Of course, we were able then to triple do have health care coverage. But for So private insurance normally pays the number of children who were cov- the people who are above that level, about 120 percent, 110 percent of what ered because of the partnership we had who say I don’t know that there is any- the average Medicare rate is. They are with the Federal Government. That is one there to help me, this is actually paying a 20 percent, 10 percent pre- what this is about. It really is. This is one way to say, that is right, we are mium in order to subsidize the care of a great example of a very innovative going to help you be able to get health the uninsured. I don’t know if this is way to create a partnership between insurance for your kids. You are work- the case in all States, but in Con- the Federal Government and the ing. You are trying to do the right necticut, we also have an uncompen- States, between insurers in some ways thing, and this is the way we can help sated care pool, a taxpayer-funded and the States as well, in many cases, you do it.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:52 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY7.112 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 So for the very people who are play- working, who can’t afford health insur- Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Let me ing by the rules, trying to do it right, ance. What competition? They can’t go just add some final thoughts to add to struggling to make ends meet, to be out and buy it on the individual mar- the theme of inconsistency here. This able to help them get health insurance ket. is a President who has presided over for their kids makes such a world of So we hear a lot of inconsistencies. I the largest expansion of a government difference to their peace of mind and, don’t want to be so critical of our Re- paid for health care program in my of course, to the actual health of their publican colleagues, because I want generation at least with the addition of kids. them to join us on this. But some of the prescription drug benefit to the Mr. PALLONE. I just think the the statements that have been made by Medicare program. But it was okay President has been very inconsistent. the President in the last few days. when it resulted in a massive giveaway You talk about his experience as gov- I would point out in the Senate, as to the pharmaceutical industry. ernor of Texas. But keep in mind that you know, the Republicans and Demo- But when we are asking to expand for the last 6 or 7 years, he has actually crats came together and they are about health care for kids who don’t have, as been granting the waivers. For exam- to pass a bipartisan SCHIP expansion. Mr. PALLONE said, not only do they not ple, right now the law says 200 percent So the Republicans in the Senate hope- vote, but they also don’t have political of poverty, is what the law says in fully can talk to the President and the action committees and they also don’t terms of eligibility. But it allows for Republicans in the House and say, have lobbyists patrolling the hallways waivers, and he has given waivers for what are you doing? We want to con- here and within the administration. so many States, I think as many as tinue with this on a bipartisan basis. When it comes to helping the most vul- around 15 States, to go to 300 percent of Ms. SCHWARTZ. Again, our hour is nerable, the most voiceless group of in- poverty, to allow adults in some cases. concluding, but I think, in other words, dividuals out there, this administra- His administration had to approve all we certainly are very interested, I cer- tion results in a deafening, deafening those. tainly am, in making sure that the silence. So I was very surprised in the early marketplace, the insurance market- So I am so glad we are down here part of this year when he said that he place, you are from Connecticut, so I talking about this tonight. I came to wanted to keep it at 200 percent, he am sure you have an interest in this, Congress, gave up my seat working on didn’t want to cover any of the adults, that it works; that in fact it is afford- a health care policy in the Connecticut because he has allowed that flexibility able, that we can figure out a way for legislature because I figured out that during his administration. businesses to work together, to be able this really had to be a Federal fix, to One of the things that the National to get a market share, to be able to try to do something for the millions of Governors Association said unani- maybe do some things on the indi- uninsured. mously was that they wanted States to vidual marketplace so that in fact it I frankly hope in a lot of places I have the flexibility. Again, I point out, can be more affordable. think I am am going to depart from the this is a block grant. The States don’t Some of the ideas that the President legacy of the person I replaced, but on get any more money because they has about tax deductions, not as sub- this I hope to be able to work with all cover adults or go to higher levels of stitutes, but for individual coverage, of you to join back across the aisle and poverty or lesser levels. There is also that’s fine. We should be doing that. build that bipartisan consensus to flexibility, and some States don’t But not say, okay, which are going to stand up for those voiceless, lobbyist- count assets in determining that 100 make sure that 6 million children who less PAC-less constituents of ours, un- percent or the 300 percent. have had access to health care, and an- insured kids. I think it really makes sense, and the other 6 million who could, who are now Ms. SCHWARTZ. We have an enor- National Governors Association said it eligible but are not signed up, we are mous opportunity here. We want to makes sense to leave it to the States to going to continue to deny them care, meet that challenge and we want to do have that flexibility, and the President and we are going to do that by scaring it right. So that is the challenge over historically has been in favor of that you into thinking somehow we are cre- the next few months. My guess is we kind of flexibility. So I really don’t un- ating some new expanded government are going to continue to talk about derstand where he is coming from. program that is somehow just going to this for the weeks ahead, and certainly The other thing I wanted to mention be evil. if we are lucky enough to take some is we were talking about alternatives. That is sort of kind of what the vacation this summer and see those When I listened last week to our col- President is saying, instead of saying cute kids on the beach on the Jersey leagues on the other side of the aisle, wait a minute, this is an initiative that shore, and Connecticut has some nice some of them were saying, well, people works. It works in every State. People beaches too, to look at them and think can go to community health centers. are proud of it. Republicans and Demo- which ones of those, because there are, That was another thing that I heard. crats stand up and praise it, doctors who don’t have health insurance, Well, the President talked about emer- are happy about it, hospitals are happy whose parents may delay care that gency rooms and some of our col- about it, parents are happy about it. I they should get, not get an immuniza- leagues on the Republican said, well, don’t know how the kids feel when tion, should not get care, maybe not they can go to community health cen- they get their immunizations, how even treat some simple illness that ters. happy they are about it. ends up running through school or Well, I am all in favor of expanding But the fact is we are doing the right camp and everybody gets sick. community health centers, but in my thing and we are meeting a priority But this is about giving kids the district I think we have maybe four that American families talk to us right healthy start. It is about doing it Federally sponsored, maybe 5, commu- about all the time. And it is not in- in a cost-effective way, about being nity health centers. There is absolutely stead of doing something else. It is creative and innovative, and meeting no way that the kids and the parents really just because it is a high priority that challenge that American families are going to line up. They don’t have for us. It is always a question of pri- have every day. the ability to handle all the kids. ority, but we really I think, certainly So I thank my colleagues for joining So what you said is true. They are what I want to say, we are determined me this evening, and I look forward to going to end up being in an emergency to get this done, and we want to work continuing to work with you. Thank room. They are part of charity care in a bipartisan way to do it. We want you for your leadership, Mr. PALLONE, whose responsibility is on the rest of to do it in a fiscally responsible way. as well. the taxpayers. We want to continue to build on the Mr. Speaker, I include for the Then I heard another one of our Re- success of the Children’s Health Insur- RECORD the list of all groups who sup- publican colleagues say, well, what we ance Program, and that is why we are port the SCHIP package. really need is, and I wrote it down, going to keep talking about it until we ALL GROUPS WHO SUPPORT SCHIP PACKAGE competition in the marketplace. And I get it done and hopefully be joined by SENIORS GROUPS was saying, what are we talking about not only our colleagues on the the AARP here? Again, this is people who are other side, but the President as well. Alliance for Retired Americans

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South Carolina Campaign to End AIDS Association of Jewish Aging Services of Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (SC-C2EA) North America Consumer’s Union Teamsters Retiree Club of Santa Clara B’nai B’rith National Association of State Head Injury County National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Administrators Tennessee Justice Center National Association of Professional Geri- National Health Law Program The Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the atric Care Managers National Organization of Social Security Northwest National Association of State Long-Term Claimants’ Representatives The North American Old Catholic Church Care Ombudsman Programs (NASOP) National Respite Coalition The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation National Association of RSVP Directors National Spinal Cord Injury Association Topeka Independent Living Resource Cen- National Association of Social NETWORK: A National Catholic Social ter Workers Justice Lobby Tia’s Foundation National Committee to Preserve Social Se- Project Inform Triad Health Project curity and Medicare Protestants for the Common Good Twin States Network National Council On Aging The American Federation of Teachers Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry National Indian Council on Aging Title II Community AIDS National Net- West House, Inc. OWL, The Voice of Midlife and Older work (TII CANN) West Oahu Hope For A Cure Foundation Women United Cerebral Palsy Western American Association for Geriatric Psy- United Spinal Association chiatry USAction f Medicare Rights Center STATE AND LOCAL GROUPS LEAVE OF ABSENCE National Committee to Preserve Social Se- curity and Medicare AIDS Action Baltimore, Inc. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- National Senior Citizens Law Center AIDS Drug Assistance Protocol Fund sence was granted to: AIDS Education Global Information Sys- PROVIDER GROUPS Mr. BOUCHER (at the request of Mr. tem HOYER) for today. American Dental Association AIDS Legal Council of Chicago American Hospital Association AIDS Resource Alliance, Inc. Mr. TIAHRT (at the request of Mr. American Medical Association AIDS/HIV Health Alternatives BOEHNER) for today on account of at- American Health Care Association Alliance for Family Education Care & tending an event in his district. Federation of American Hospitals Treatment f National Association for Home Care & Hos- California Health Advocates pice Center for Independence of the Disabled in SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED National Association of Community Health New York Centers By unanimous consent, permission to Champaign County Branch NAACP address the House, following the legis- PhRMA Chicago Women’s AIDS Project LABOR UNIONS Clinical Social Work Guild 49 lative program and any special orders AFL-CIO Coleman Global Telecommunications, LLC heretofore entered, was granted to: AFSCME Retiree Program Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization (The following Members (at the re- American Federation of Teachers Project (CHAMP) quest of Mr. PALLONE) to revise and ex- International Union, United Auto Workers Community Information Center tend their remarks and include extra- National Active and Retired Federal Em- Desert AIDS Project neous material:) ployees Association Douglas County AIDS Project Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. Service Employees International Union Family Service Association of Bucks Coun- Mr. BISHOP of New York, for 5 min- American Federation of State, County and ty HIV/AIDS Program Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Florida Legal Services utes, today. International Association of Machinists F.O.U.N.D., Inc. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, for 5 min- and Aerospace Workers Friends of The Poor International utes, today. International Union, United Auto Workers Georgia Rural Urban Summit Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. United Steelworkers Health Equity Project Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, for 5 CHILDREN’S GROUPS Hemophilia Association of New York minutes, today. Academy of Pediatricians Hep C Advocate Network, Inc. (HepCAN) Ms. LEE, for 5 minutes, today. HIV/AIDS Law Project Children’s Defense Fund Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. Families USA HIVictorious, Inc. IndependenceFirst Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, for 5 minutes, March of Dimes today. National Association of Children’s Hos- International Foundation for Alternative pitals and Related Institutions Research in AIDS, Portland, OR Ms. CLARKE, for 5 minutes, today. Kleine Editorial Services Mr. SPRATT, for 5 minutes, today. DISABILITY GROUPS La Fe Policy and Advocacy Center Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. AIDS Treatment Activists Coalition L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, for 5 minutes, AIDS Treatment Data Network Latinos for National Health Insurance today. American Academy of HIV Medicine Living Hope Organization Mr. CUMMINGS, for 5 minutes, today. American Association of People with Dis- Michigan Positive Action Coalition abilities NAMES Project Central New Jersey (The following Members (at the re- American Association on Intellectual and NETWORTH/Positive Action quest of Mr. POE) to revise and extend Developmental Disabilities New Mexico Poz Coalition their remarks and include extraneous American Network of Community Options New York AIDS Coalition material:) and Resources New York Legal Assistance Group Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, for 5 min- Association of Assistive Technology Act New York State Consumer Coalition on utes, today. Programs Part D Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, July 23. Association of University Centers on Dis- New Yorkers for Accessible Health Cov- Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, abilities (AUCD) erage Gay Men’s Health Crisis Northwest Health Law Advocates today and July 17, 18, and 19. HIV Medicine Association Ohio AIDS Coalition Mr. BILIRAKIS, for 5 minutes, today Council for Learning Disabilities Pennsylvanians United for Single Payer and July 17 and 18. Easter Seals Healthcare (PUSH) Mr. JONES of North Carolina, for 5 NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Physicians for a National Health Program, minutes, July 23. Professionals NY Metro Chapter Ms. FOXX, for 5 minutes, today. National Association of Councils on Devel- Positive Opportunities, Inc. opmental Disabilities Pueblo Family Physicians f National Association of People with AIDS Redwood AIDS Information Network and National Disability Rights Network SENATE BILL REFERRED Services National Down Syndrome Society Regional Addiction Prevention (RAP), Inc. A bill of the Senate of the following The Arc of the United States Regional AIDS Interfaith Network Colo- title was taken from the Speaker’s ADVOCACY GROUPS rado table and, under the rule, referred as Military Officers Association of America Salt Lake Community Action Program follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:52 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.066 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H7850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 16, 2007 S. 975. An act granting the consent and ap- Audit Follow-Up, covering the period Octo- ical Society, transmitting the Society’s An- proval of Congress to an interstate forest fire ber 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007 in compli- nual Report and the Audited Finanical protection compact; to the Committee on ance with the Inspector General Act Amend- Statements for the years ended December 31, the Judiciary. ments of 1988, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 2006 and 2005, pursuant to Public Law 88-504, Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on section 3; to the Committee on the Judici- f Oversight and Government Reform. ary. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED 2507. A letter from the Acting Executive 2520. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Secretary, Agency for International Devel- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Ms. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the opment, transmitting a report pursuant to mitting the Department’s determination on House, reported and found truly en- the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to a petition on behalf of a class of workers rolled a bill of the House of the fol- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- from W.R. Grace in Erwin, Tennessee be lowing title, which was thereupon ment Reform. added to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC), signed by the Speaker: 2508. A letter from the Assistant Director, pursuant to the Energy Employees Occupa- Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- tional Illness Compensation Program Act of H.R. 556. An act to ensure national secu- ment of Defense, transmitting a report pur- 2000 (EEOICPA); to the Committee on the rity while promoting foreign investment and suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act Judiciary. the creation and maintenance of jobs, to re- of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and 2521. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- form the process by which such investments Government Reform. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- are examined for any effect they may have 2509. A letter from the Assoc. Gen. Counsel mitting the Department’s determination on on national security, to establish the Com- for General Law, Department of Homeland a petition on behalf of a class of workers mittee on Foreign Investment in the United Security, transmitting a report pursuant to from Los Alamos National Laboratory be States, and for other purposes. the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to added to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC), f the Committee on Oversight and Govern- pursuant to the Energy Employees Occupa- ment Reform. tional Illness Compensation Program Act of 2510. A letter from the Attorney General, SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED 2000 (EEOICPA); to the Committee on the Department of Justice, transmitting the Judiciary. The SPEAKER announced her signa- Semiannual Management Report to Congress 2522. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of for October 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007, ment of Health and Human Services, trans- the following title: and the Inspector General’s Semiannual Re- mitting the Department’s determination on port for the same period, pursuant to 5 S. 1701. An act to provide for the extension a petition on behalf of a class of workers U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to of transitional medical assistance (TMA) and from the Dow Chemical Company site in the Committee on Oversight and Govern- the abstinence education program through Madison, Illinois be added to the Special Ex- ment Reform. the end of fiscal year 2007, and for other pur- posure Cohort (SEC), pursuant to the Energy poses. 2511. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Mgmt., Department Employees Occupational Illness Compensa- f of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to tion Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA); to the Committee on the Judiciary. ADJOURNMENT the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- 2523. A letter from the Principal Deputy Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I ment Reform. Assistant Attorney General, Department of 2512. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Justice, transmitting the Department’s remove that the House do now adjourn. port on the activities of the review panel on The motion was agreed to; accord- Department of Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies prison rape in 2006, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. ingly (at 10 o’clock and 59 minutes Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 15603(c); to the Committee on the Judiciary. p.m.), under its previous order, the Oversight and Government Reform. 2524. A letter from the President, National House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- 2513. A letter from the Special Assistant to Council on Radiation Protection and Meas- day, July 17, 2007, at 9 a.m., for morn- the Secretary, Department of Veterans Af- urements, transmitting the 2006 Annual Re- ing-hour debate. fairs, transmitting a report pursuant to the port of independent auditors who have au- Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the dited the records of the National Council on f Committee on Oversight and Government Radiation Protection and Measurements, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Reform. pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 10101(b)(1) and 150909; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ETC. 2514. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- 2525. A letter from the General Counsel, Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive partment’s Strategic Plan for FY 2007 to FY National Tropical Botanical Garden, trans- communications were taken from the 2012; to the Committee on Oversight and mitting the annual audit report of the Na- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Government Reform. tional Tropical Botanical Garden for the pe- 2515. A letter from the Human Resources riod from January 1, 2006 through December 2502. A letter from the Director, Office of Management Office, Federal Trade Commis- 31, 2006, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 4610 Public Management and Budget, transmitting a sion, transmitting the Commission’s report Law 88-449, section 10(b); to the Committee supplemental update of the Budget for Fiscal on the use of the Category Rating System on the Judiciary. Year 2008, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1106; (H. Doc. for each of the first three years following im- 2526. A letter from the Chief Judge, United No. 110–46); to the Committee on the Budget plementation of an alternative rating and se- States Bankruptcy Court for the Central and ordered to be printed. lection procedure, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. District of California, transmitting the 2006 2503. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- 3319(d); to the Committee on Oversight and Annual Report for the United States Bank- viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of Government Reform. ruptcy Court for the Central District of Cali- State, transmitting Copies of international 2516. A letter from the Administrator, Gen- fornia; to the Committee on the Judiciary. agreements, other than treaties, entered into eral Services Administration, transmitting a 2527. A letter from the Chief, Regulations by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. semiannual report on Office of Inspector and Administrative Law, Department of 112b; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. General auditing activity, together with a Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2504. A letter from the Director, Defense report providing management’s perspective partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Clayton Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting on the implementation status of audit rec- Fireworks, St. Lawrence River, Clayton, NY. pursuant to the reporting requirements of ommendations, pursuant to Public Law 100- [CGD09-07-039] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control 504, section 5; to the Committee on Oversight June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Act, as amended, Transmittal No. 07-06, con- and Government Reform. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cerning the Department of the Air Force’s 2517. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. proposed Letter(s)of Offer and Acceptance to National Labor Relations Board, transmit- 2528. A letter from the Chief, Regulations United Arab Emirates for defense articles ting the semiannual report on the activities and Administrative Law, Department of and services; to the Committee on Foreign of the Office of Inspector General of the Na- Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Affairs. tional Labor Relations Board for the period partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Paper- 2505. A letter from the Director, Defense October 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007, pursu- mill Island Fireworks, Baldwinsville, NY Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section [CGD09-07-041] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received pursuant to Section 62(a) of the Arms Export 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Oversight and June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Control Act (AECA), notification concerning Government Reform. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Department of the Army’s proposed lease 2518. A letter from the General Counsel, Of- tation and Infrastructure. of defense articles to the Government of fice of Management and Budget, transmit- 2529. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Singapore (Transmittal No. 03-07); to the ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- and Administrative Law, Department of Committee on Foreign Affairs. cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2506. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Oversight and Government Reform. partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Lake ment of Education, transmitting the thirty- 2519. A letter from the Executive Director Erie Interclub Race, Presque Isle Bay, Erie, sixth Semiannual Report to Congress on and Chief Executive Officer, American Chem- PA. [CGD09-07-044] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:52 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY7.065 H16JYPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7851 June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Homeland Security, transmitting the De- H.R. 3046. A bill to amend the Social Secu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone: City of rity Act to enhance Social Security account tation and Infrastructure. Long Beach Fireworks, Atlantic Ocean, Long number privacy protections, to prevent 2530. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Beach, NY. [CGD01-07-065] (RIN: 1625-AA00) fraudulent misuse of the Social Security ac- and Administrative Law, Department of received June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. count number, and to otherwise enhance pro- Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tection against identity theft, and for other partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Tom tation and Infrastructure. purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Graves Memorial Fireworks, Port Bay, Wol- 2540. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Means. cott, NY. [CGD09-07-047] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- and Administrative Law, Department of By Mr. LAMBORN (for himself, Mr. ceived June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Homeland Security, transmitting the De- STUPAK, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Fire- BOOZMAN, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- tation and Infrastructure. works Extravaganza, City of Antioch, San SON of Texas, Mr. BROWN of South 2531. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San Francisco Bay Carolina, Mr. HAYES, Mr. DAVIS of Il- and Administrative Law, Department of 07-022] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received June 22, linois, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. GRAVES, Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. ENGLISH of Penn- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Penin- Committee on Transportation and Infra- sylvania, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, and Mr. sula Celebration Association Annual Fire- structure. FORTUN˜ O): works Spectacular, San Francisco Bay, CA 2541. A letter from the Chief, Regulations H.R. 3047. A bill to amend title 38, United [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-024] (RIN: 1625- and Administrative Law, Department of States Code, to improve the processing of claims for benefits administered by the Sec- AA00) received June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 Homeland Security, transmitting the De- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Pitts- poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Transportation and Infrastructure. burg Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July fairs. 2532. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, CA and Administrative Law, Department of By Mr. DINGELL: [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-018] (RIN: 1625- H.R. 3048. A bill to provide for and approve Homeland Security, transmitting the De- AA00) received June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule — Safety Zones; Lake the settlement of certain land claims of the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Tahoe Fireworks, Lake Tahoe, CA [COTP Transportation and Infrastructure. to the Committee on Natural Resources. San Francisco Bay 07-023] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 2542. A letter from the Chief, Regulations By Mr. DUNCAN: received June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Administrative Law, Department of H.R. 3049. A bill to establish a pilot pro- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Homeland Security, transmitting the De- gram for the expedited disposal of Federal tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; City of real property; to the Committee on Over- 2533. A letter from the Chief, Regulations San Francisco Fourth of July Fireworks Dis- sight and Government Reform. and Administrative Law, Department of play, San Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San By Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN: Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Francisco Bay 07-016] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- H.R. 3050. A bill to grant the consent and partment’s final rule — Safety Zone: Sum- ceived June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. approval of Congress to an interstate forest mer Solstice/US Chamber of Commerce Fire- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- fire protection compact; to the Committee works, Mystic Seaport, CT. (RIN: 1625-AA00) tation and Infrastructure. on the Judiciary. received June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. SALAZAR (for himself, Mr. f 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- PASCRELL, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. tation and Infrastructure. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON MCDERMOTT, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New 2534. A letter from the Chief, Regulations PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS York, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. and Administrative Law, Department of CLAY, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. SMITH of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of New Jersey, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. NAD- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Lesbian committees were delivered to the Clerk LER, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. and Gay Community Center Fireworks, Fire for printing and reference to the proper BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. Island Pines Harbor, NY. [CGD01-07-063] calendar, as follows: LOBIONDO, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. EMANUEL, (RIN: 1625-AA00) received June 22, 2007, pur- Ms. SUTTON, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. MAT- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Mr. FRANK: Committee on Financial Serv- ices. H.R. 2547. A bill to amend the Federal SUI, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. ture. Deposit Insurance Act to prevent misrepresentation about deposit insurance coverage, MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, 2535. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Ms. HOOLEY, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of and Administrative Law, Department of and for other purposes (Rept. 110–234). Re- ferred to the Committee of the Whole House California, Mr. SIRES, Mr. UDALL of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- New Mexico, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. AL partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; French on the State of the Union. Ms. MATSUI: Committee on Rules. House GREEN of Texas, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. Festival Fireworks, St. Lawrence River, MCGOVERN, Mr. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. Cape Vincent, NY [CGD09-07-042] (RIN: 1625- Resolution 547. Resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3043) making ap- DAVIS of Illinois): AA00) received June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 H.R. 3051. A bill to improve the diagnosis propriations for the Departments of Labor, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and treatment of traumatic brain injury in Health and Human Services, and Education, Transportation and Infrastructure. members and former members of the Armed and related agencies for the fiscal year end- 2536. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Forces, to review and expand telehealth and and Administrative Law, Department of ing September 30, 2008, and for other pur- telemental health programs of the Depart- Homeland Security, transmitting the De- poses (Rept. 110–235). Referred to the House ment of Defense and the Department of Vet- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Thun- Calendar. erans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the der on Wheathouse Bay, St. Lawrence River, f Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addi- Ogdensburg, NY. [CGD09-07-046] (RIN: 1625- tion to the Committee on Armed Services, AA00) received June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS for a period to be subsequently determined U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Under clause 2 of rule XII, public by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Transportation and Infrastructure. bills and resolutions were introduced ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- 2537. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and severally referred, as follows: risdiction of the committee concerned. and Administrative Law, Department of By Mr. SPACE (for himself, Mr. TIBERI, Homeland Security, transmitting the De- By Ms. SHEA-PORTER: Mr. REGULA, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. WILSON partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Roch- H.R. 3045. A bill to regulate the judicial use of Ohio, Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. TURNER, ester Harborfest, Genesee River and Lake of presidential signing statements in the in- Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. Ontario, Rochester, NY [CGD09-07-045] (RIN: terpretation of Acts of Congress; to the Com- JORDAN, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. 1625-AA00) received June 22, 2007, pursuant to mittee on the Judiciary. KUCINICH, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on By Mr. MCNULTY (for himself, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. HOBSON, Transportation and Infrastructure. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. RANGEL, and Ms. PRYCE of Ohio): 2538. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. STARK, Mr. LEVIN, H.R. 3052. A bill to designate the facility of and Administrative Law, Department of Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. LEWIS of the United States Postal Service located at Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Kentucky, Mr. WOLF, Mr. BECERRA, 954 Wheeling Avenue in Cambridge, Ohio, as partment’s final rule — Safety Zone: Fire- Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. the ‘‘John Herschel Glenn, Jr. Post Office works Displays in the Captain of the Port LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. EMAN- Building’’; to the Committee on Oversight Puget Sound Zone [CGD13-07-017] (RIN: 1625- UEL, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. PASCRELL, and Government Reform. AA00) received June 22, 2007, pursuant to 5 Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. HASTINGS of By Ms. WATERS (for herself, Mr. SEN- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Washington, Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. CAPPS, SENBRENNER, Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. FARR, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. FIL- Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. 2539. A letter from the Chief, Regulations NER, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, GOODLATTE, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, and Administrative Law, Department of and Mr. HINCHEY): and Mrs. DRAKE):

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H.R. 3053. A bill to protect private property ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2066: Mr. MARSHALL. rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2164: Mr. COHEN and Ms. DELAURO. By Mr. WOLF (for himself, Mr. TERRY, were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2205: Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 2216: Mr. RUSH and Mr. GRIJALVA. Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, tions as follows: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, H.R. 2217: Mr. RUSH and Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. MCNULTY, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. H.R. 23: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. GAR- H.R. 2265: Mr. CROWLEY and Mr. PITTS, Mr. WALSH of New York, Mr. RETT of New Jersey, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. MIL- MCDERMOTT. OLVER, Ms. WATSON, Mr. SMITH of LER of North Carolina. H.R. 2266: Mr. OBERSTAR. New Jersey, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. H.R. 178: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 2295: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- CLARKE, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. JACKSON H.R. 180: Mr. TIERNEY. fornia, Mr. PUTNAM, and Mr. MORAN of Vir- of Illinois, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. HONDA, H.R. 346: Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. ENGLISH of ginia. Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. JINDAL, and Mr. CANNON. H.R. 2303: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. SOUDER, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. H.R. 418: Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. BERKLEY, and H.R. 2325: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 2342: Mr. MCNERNEY. STARK, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2364: Mr. KUCINICH. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. LEWIS of Geor- H.R. 657: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CARNEY, H.R. 2464: Mr. CARNAHAN and Mr. HINCHEY. gia): Ms. CARSON, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, H.R. 2478: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 3054. A bill to establish a program to and Mr. PAUL. H.R. 2495: Mr. SPRATT and Mr. GORDON. assist Sudanese refugees in the United H.R. 687: Mr. FATTAH and Mr. MILLER of H.R. 2566: Mr. ABERCROMBIE. States known as the ‘‘Lost Boys and Lost North Carolina. H.R. 690: Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 2585: Mr. BOUSTANY. Girls of Sudan‘‘ to voluntarily return to H.R. 2587: Mrs. BLACKBURN. southern Sudan to assist in reconstruction H.R. 695: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. WEINER, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. CLARKE, and Ms. H.R. 2593: Mr. PASTOR. efforts in southern Sudan; to the Committee H.R. 2596: Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. ROTHMAN, and on Foreign Affairs. MATSUI. H.R. 725: Mr. TERRY. Mr. WEINER. By Mr. YARMUTH (for himself and Mr. H.R. 734: Mr. MAHONEY of Florida. H.R. 2606: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. BOU- PLATTS): H.R. 760: Mr. ROYCE, MR. BERMAN, and Mr. CHER. H.R. 3055. A bill to amend the Elementary H.R. 2630: Mr. KIND. WALZ of Minnesota. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- H.R. 2668: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H.R. 784: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico and Mr. vide expanded resources, technical assist- H.R. 2733: Mr. KIND. KELLER of Florida. ance, reasonable accountability, and profes- H.R. 2750: Mr. WOLF. H.R. 826: Mr. GOODLATTE. sional development to eligible entities im- H.R. 2757: Mr. KIND. H.R. 840: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. plementing Even Start programs; to the H.R. 2758: Mr. SCHIFF, and Mr. CUMMINGS. CAPUANO, and Ms. ESHOO. Committee on Education and Labor. H.R. 2778: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 861: Ms. FOXX. By Mr. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2818: Mr. WYNN, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of H.R. 864: Mr. BOUCHER and Mr. VAN PENCE, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. Tennessee, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. HOLLEN. BOUSTANY): H.R. 2832: Mr. WYNN. H.R. 962: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H. Res. 548. A resolution expressing the on- H.R. 2840: Mr. GUTIERREZ, and Mr. BISHOP H.R. 1029: Mr. GINGREY and Mrs. BOYDA of of Georgia. going concern of the House of Representa- Kansas. tives for Lebanon’s democratic institutions H.R. 2865: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 1038: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2870: Ms. WATERS, and Mr. VAN and unwavering support for the administra- H.R. 1043: Mr. MCDERMOTT. tion of justice upon those responsible for the HOLLEN. H.R. 1076: Mr. FATTAH. H.R. 2892: Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. assassination of Lebanese public figures op- H.R. 1125: Mr. COHEN, MS. KAPTUR, Mr. posing Syrian control of Lebanon; to the ISRAEL. HALL of New York, Mr. CUMMINGS, MR. H.R. 2902: Mr. MICHAUD. Committee on Foreign Affairs. MICHAUD, and Mr. GONZALEZ. By Mr. BILIRAKIS: H.R. 2903: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1228: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. H.R. 2929: Mr. NADLER, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. H. Res. 549. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 1275: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. MILLER of North importance of America’s Waterway Watch H.R. 1320: Mr. COURTNEY. Carolina, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Ms. program, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 1330: Mr. KANJORSKI. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. HARMAN, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H.R. 1346: Mr. WYNN. SCHAKOWSKY, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ture. H.R. 1357: Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of WATT, Mr. YARMUTH, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Ms. By Mr. HONDA (for himself and Mr. Florida, Mr. SAXTON, Mrs. DRAKE, and Mr. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. PAYNE): GINGREY. JOHNSON of Georgia. H. Res. 550. A resolution congratulating H.R. 1376: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania and H.R. 2933: Mr. SOUDER. the people of Ethiopia on the second millen- Mr. MCNULTY. H.R. 2934: Mr. PAUL, Mr. WALBERG, and Mr. nium of Ethiopia, and for other purposes; to H.R. 1384: Mr. HUNTER, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. LO- BARROW. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. RETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. SCHIFF, H.R. 2941: Mr. SPACE. By Mr. JEFFERSON (for himself, Mr. Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. WATSON, and Mr. WAX- H.R. 2954: Mr. WAMP and Ms. FOXX. WAXMAN, Mr. CLYBURN, Ms. KIL- MAN. H.R. 2966: Mr. LANTOS. PATRICK AYNE DDIE ER , Mr. P , Ms. E B - H.R. 1399: Ms. FOXX and Mr. TIAHRT. H.R. 3005: Mr. BOOZMAN. NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. CORRINE H.R. 1400: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 3008: Mr. CUELLAR and Mrs. BROWN of Florida, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 1415: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. CHRISTENSEN. Georgia, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1416: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 3029: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of BACA, Mr. NADLER, Mr. LEWIS of WAXMAN. Texas. Georgia, Mr. CLAY, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. H.R. 1418: Mr. MCNULTY. H. Con. Res. 28: Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Ten- WATT, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 1422: Mr. CALVERT and Mr. WEXLER. nessee, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. LAHOOD, BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. RUSH, Mr. H.R. 1464: Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. TIBERI, Mrs. JO ANN CUMMINGS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of H.R. 1466: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. Texas, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. WYNN, H.R. 1497: Mr. KUCINICH. SHIMKUS, Mr. KIND, and Mr. CARTER. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 1509: Mr. NUNES. H. Con. Res. 49: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. H.R. 1514: Ms. CLARKE. SALAZAR, Mr. WOLF, Mr. CONAWAY, and Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. HASTINGS of H.R. 1553: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. LAHOOD. Florida, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. KAP- H.R. 1590: Ms. CLARKE. H. Con. Res. 75: Mr. NADLER, Mr. MCGOV- TUR, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- H.R. 1632: Mr. SPACE, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, ERN, Mr. WOLF, Mr. WEXLER, and Mr. MOORE nois, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. of Kansas. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 1713: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, H. Con. Res. 108: Ms. CLARKE. Texas, Mr. REYES, Mr. HONDA, Mr. Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. H. Con. Res. 176: Mr. LAHOOD and Mr. SIRES, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. FILNER, Mr. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MEEKS of New LAMBORN. RANGEL, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. York, Mrs. TAUSCHER, and Mr. LEWIS of H. Res. 111: Mr. SHULER, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. Georgia. BISHOP of New York, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. H.R. 1732: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. CARDOZA, and Mr. FILNER. GONZALEZ, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. RYAN of H.R. 1740: Mr. CAPUANO and Ms. MATSUI. H. Res. 121: Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Ms. WASSERMAN Ohio, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. MELANCON, H.R. 1818: Mr. PAUL, Mr. GONZALEZ, and Mr. SCHULTZ, Mr. DOGGETT, and Mr. PETERSON of and Mr. MCCRERY): RADANOVICH. Minnesota. H. Res. 551. A resolution acknowledging H.R. 1964: Mr. CARNAHAN. H. Res. 123: Mr. SHAYS. the progress made and yet to be made to re- H.R. 2003: Mr. JEFFERSON. H. Res. 143: Mr. HINCHEY and Mr. SKELTON. build the Gulf Coast region after Hurricanes H.R. 2005: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. H. Res. 146: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. NADLER. Katrina and Rita; to the Committee on Over- H.R. 2027: Mr. PAUL. H. Res. 345: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of sight and Government Reform. H.R. 2050: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Florida.

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H. Res. 351: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 2641 amount appropriated by this Act achieved as H. Res. 356: Mr. KIRK. OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING a result of amendments adopted by the H. Res. 407: Mr. PALLONE and Mr. MCGOV- House should be dedicated to deficit reduc- AMENDMENT NO. 36: At the end of the bill ERN. tion. H. Res. 417: Mr. WYNN. (before the short title), insert the following: H. Res. 443: Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Ms. None of the funds in this Act may be used H.R. 3043 for the Environmental Science Center, Uni- MATSUI, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. CAS- OFFERED BY: MR. GINGREY TOR, Mr. ARCURI, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. versity of Dubuque, IA. H. Res. 457: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 2641 AMENDMENT NO. 3: At the end of the bill H. Res. 487: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING (before the short title), insert the following: H. Res. 499: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 37: At the end of the bill SEC. ll. None of the funds appropriated JONES of North Carolina, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. (before the short title), insert the following: by this Act may be used by the Commis- ALTMIRE, Mr. PICKERING, and Ms. GINNY None of the funds in this Act may be used sioner of Social Security or the Social Secu- BROWN-WAITE of Florida. for the Emmanuel College Center for Science rity Administration to pay the compensation H. Res. 529: Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Ms. JACKSON- Partnership, MA. of employees of the Social Security Adminis- LEE of Texas, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, tration to administer Social Security benefit H.R. 2641 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. payments, under any agreement between the JOHNSON of Georgia. OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING United States and Mexico establishing total- H. Res. 535: Mr. STUPAK, Mr. STARK, and AMENDMENT NO. 38: At the end of the bill ization arrangments between the social secu- Mr. GONZALEZ. (before the short title), insert the following: rity system established by title II of the So- H. Res. 541: Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. JONES of None of the funds in this Act may be used cial Security Act and the social security sys- North Carolina, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. BILBRAY, for Roosevelt University Biology Laboratory tem of Mexico, which would not otherwise be Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. Equipment (IL). payable but for such agreement. KING of Iowa, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. FER- H.R. 2641 GUSON, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. H.R. 3043 OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. OFFERED BY: MR. PRICE OF GEORGIA GILLMOR, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. KLINE of Min- AMENDMENT NO. 39: At the end of the bill nesota, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. (before the short title), insert the following: AMENDMENT NO. 4: At the end of the bill MCCOTTER, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. SMITH of Ne- None of the funds in this Act may be used (before the short title), insert the following braska, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. for Nanosys, Inc. new section: REICHERT, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. PITTS, Mrs. H.R. 3043 SEC. ll. Appropriations made in this Act BLACKBURN, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. WALBERG, Ms. OFFERED BY: MR. CONAWAY are hereby reduced in the amount of ROS-LEHTINEN, Mrs. CAPITO, $1,517,480,000. AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of the bill Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 3043 CULBERSON, and Mr. MANZULLO. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available f by this Act for the Low-Income Home En- OFFERED BY: MR. SESSIONS AMENDMENTS ergy Assistance Program may be used while AMENDMENT NO. 5: Strike section 111. there continues in effect a Federal prohibi- H.R. 3043 Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- tion on the exploration, leasing, develop- posed amendments were submitted as ment, or production of oil or natural gas in OFFERED BY: MR. JORDAN OF OHIO the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge or the follows: AMENDMENT NO. 6: At the end of the bill H.R. 2641 Outer Continental Shelf. (before the short title), insert the following OFFERED BY: MR. HENSARLING H.R. 3043 new section: AMENDMENT NO. 35: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MR. CONAWAY SEC. ll. Each amount appropriated or (before the short title), insert the following: AMENDMENT NO. 2: At the end of the bill otherwise made available by this Act that is None of the funds in this Act may be used (before the short title), insert the following: not required to be appropriated or otherwise for the South Carolina HBCU Science and SEC. ll. It is the sense of the House of made available by a provision of law is here- Technology initiative (SC). Representatives that any reduction in the by reduced by 4.6 percent.

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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007 No. 113 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was from the State of Rhode Island, to perform SCHIP, for which there is a bipartisan called to order by the Honorable JACK the duties of the Chair. agreement that will be reported out of REED, a Senator from the State of ROBERT C. BYRD, the committee, I understand, tomor- Rhode Island. President pro tempore. row, which has been worked on for Mr. REED thereupon assumed the weeks and weeks by Senators BAUCUS, PRAYER chair as Acting President pro tempore. GRASSLEY, ROCKEFELLER, and HATCH. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f They have agreed on a bipartisan ar- fered the following prayer: rangement. In fact, it may have been— RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY I do not know if it was reported out Let us pray. LEADER Lord God Almighty, Maker of Heaven last week, but I do know there is good and Earth, Creator of humanity, bless The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- bipartisan support on that legislation. our lawmakers today as they seek to pore. The majority leader is recog- Some people believe it is not enough do Your will. Guide them through this nized. money, the $35 billion, some think it is too much, but it is bipartisan, and Sen- day by Your higher wisdom. Answer f ator HATCH has contacted the Presi- every prayer in this Chamber uttered ORDER OF PROCEDURE dent, that the President would recon- or unexpressed, according to each par- Mr. REID. Mr. President, the Senate sider his threat to veto that bill. ticular need. We also have to do the 9/11 Commis- As our Senators labor, help them to will be in a period of morning business. I ask unanimous consent that it be a sion recommendations conference remove with alacrity, to be patient when port. It is my understanding the House they must wait, and to make decisions full hour of morning business because I am going to have to go into a quorum is going to appoint conferees on that only when Your answer has become today. There has been a lot of work clear. Guard their hearts and minds call in a minute to wait for one of my colleagues to come. We have some busi- done preconference on that with Demo- with a peace that passes under- crats and Republicans working to- standing. ness to transact in the Senate, and I want to make sure there is somebody gether. I think that will work out very We pray in the Redeemer’s Name. well. here to do that. So I ask unanimous Amen. We still have the holdup with the consent that there be a full hour of f ethics and lobbying reform. I do hope morning business. we can get that done. We will get it PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- done. It may take a number of cloture pore. Without objection, it is so or- votes, but we are going to finish that The Honorable JACK REED led the dered. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: before the August recess. It would be to f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the advantage of everyone here to get United States of America, and to the Repub- SCHEDULE that done. The staff of Senator MCCON- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, NELL and my staff have worked very indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. REID. Today, when we finish hard to see what they can do to help morning business, the Senate will re- the various committees that are in- f sume consideration of the Department volved in this issue. It is now being APPOINTMENT OF ACTING of Defense authorization bill. As we an- held up. I hope this can be worked out. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE nounced, there will be no rollcall votes I have reached out to Senator DEMINT, tonight. This is the only Monday or who is the person at this stage holding The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Friday during this work period there clerk will please read a communication it up on behalf of the Republicans. He, will be no rollcall votes, unless we are at this stage, has not been willing to to the Senate from the President pro able to get work done that we do not change his position, which is very un- tempore (Mr. BYRD). expect to get done that soon. fortunate because it is important we The assistant legislative clerk read The amount of work we have to do work out the earmarking provisions in the following letter: this work period is significant. As I this bill in conference. We cannot jam U.S. SENATE, have indicated, we want to do what we something into the process here, where PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, can to finish this Defense authoriza- Washington, DC, July 16, 2007. you have the House with one rule, the To the Senate: tion bill. We want to do the Homeland Senate with another rule, and you go Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Security appropriations bill. We want to conference and you wind up in no- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby to be able to complete reconciliation, man’s land. We have to work out some- appoint the Honorable JACK REED, a Senator which is for higher education. We have thing.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:38 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.000 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 Everyone acknowledges we need ear- time’’ American troops want to leave 2008. Levin-Reed limits the U.S. mili- mark reform, and the Appropriations or were to leave. tary mission after April 30 to counter- Committee has been following that this A recent poll of the Iraqi people terrorism; the training of Iraqi secu- year. Senators BYRD and COCHRAN have showed that 21 percent think the rity forces and protection of U.S. per- made that direction, even though the American presence makes their coun- sonnel and assets; requires that the re- legislation has not been completed. But try safer, while 69 percent say it puts duction in forces be part of a com- in the meantime, we do not have lob- them, the Iraqi people, at greater risk. prehensive, diplomatic, regional, polit- bying and ethics reform, which is long That is what the Iraqis say. ical, and economic effort; and appoints past due. So I hope we can work to- The Iraqi people and their leaders say an international mediator to bring together to complete our work in a time- they are ready for us to end our com- gether the warring factions. That pro- ly fashion; otherwise, it will be finished bat operation. I think it is time we lis- vision dealing with appointing an in an untimely fashion because we are ten to them. international mediator to bring to- going to finish all this work before we In the war’s soon to be 5 years, our gether warring factions was newly have our August recess. troops have accomplished everything placed in the bill. The idea and the lan- Mr. President, I suggest the absence they have been asked to do. They took guage came from Senator HAGEL of Ne- of a quorum. down the Iraqi dictator. They secured braska and is a great addition to this The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the country for not one, not two, but amendment. pore. The clerk will call the roll. three elections. They provided the se- To those who say this language is Mr. REID. Mr. President, I withhold curity needed for Iraqi factions to binding on the President, I say it is, that suggestion. come together to negotiate peaceful and that is what it is meant to be. It is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- settlement of their differences. binding because the President has re- pore. The majority leader is recog- But the Iraqi leaders have not done sisted every effort we have made to nized. their part. After these 52 months: more work with him to change the direction Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have been than 3,600 Americans killed, tens of of his failed Iraq policy. The record reminded by staff that of our 30 min- thousands wounded, and after nearly will show that binding language was utes the Democrats are allotted of the $600 billion of American taxpayer dol- not our first choice. We passed legisla- 60 minutes, 30 minutes of our time—in lars spent. And after this sacrifice—52 tion requiring that 2006 be a year of fact, all of it—be given to Senator months of sacrifice—it is long past transition. Instead, the President ignored this language and dug us in even FEINSTEIN. time for the Iraqi leaders and the Iraqi The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- people to put their words into action deeper into an intractable civil war. pore. Without objection, it is so or- by taking responsibility for their own We gave the President a chance to de- dered. future. After 52 months, more than velop his own new course as Com- 3,600 Americans killed, tens of thou- mander in Chief. He refused to do that. f sands wounded, and nearly 600 billion Instead, he chose to extend deploy- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME in taxpayer dollars spent, President ments and ask even more of our brave The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Bush continues to tell our troops and men and women in uniform. Earlier this year we passed legisla- pore. Under the previous order, the all Americans that we should wait it tion that would have begun the phased leadership time is reserved. out, just stay the course. After 52 redeployment while leaving significant Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a months, our troops and our security discretion to the President about how quorum. cannot afford the President’s ‘‘run-out- and when to execute the redeployment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the-clock’’ strategy. Instead, the President vetoed this bill pore. The clerk will call the roll. We have an opportunity and an obli- and asserted that only he had the The assistant legislative clerk pro- gation to change course in Iraq right power to set war policy, even though ceeded to call the roll. now. We can remove our brave troops we have a constitutional obligation to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- from the front lines of another coun- do so. imous consent that the order for the try’s civil war, a conflict we have no business policing and little chance to So the record is clear, the President’s quorum call be rescinded. decision to stubbornly cling to the cur- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- diffuse. We can conduct the kind of tough and strong diplomacy required rent course leaves this body no choice pore. Without objection, it is so or- but to enact binding language. He has to stabilize Iraq and the region, which dered. failed to lead us out of Iraq. We are even the President’s own military ex- f ready to show him the way. perts plead with him to revise. Remem- IRAQ I am going to propound a unanimous ber, General Petraeus has said the war consent. I have the greatest respect for Mr. REID. Mr. President, after 52 cannot be won militarily. We can my friend, the distinguished junior months—about 210 weeks—and about refocus our resources and fight a real Senator from Arizona, but I say that I 1,500 days, America finds itself mired in war on terror that drives the terrorists am going to enforce the rule that when one of the most tragic foreign policy back to the darkest caves and corners I propound this, the distinguished Sen- blunders in our Nation’s history. The of the Earth. ator from Arizona should either agree sad part about it is, there is no end in We can choose that path now. We to it or object. This is not the time for sight. In my view, and that of aca- don’t have to mark time waiting for speeches because if he objects to it, I demics and others, it will take years, the President to wake up one morning have more to say. and even decades, to finally close the with a change of heart or his term to So I ask unanimous consent that if book on the damage this war has run out. We don’t have to wait 2 more the House further amends H.R. 1 with caused our troops, our economy, and months for an arbitrary September the text of H.R. 1401 and requests a our moral standing in the world. deadline when it is so clear a course conference with the Senate—Mr. Presi- On May 24, 2007, President Bush said: change is required and required now. dent, I misread the first line. I ask We are there at the invitation of the Iraqi With our courage and our votes, we can unanimous consent that if the House government. This is a sovereign nation. rise above the tragic failure to deliver further amends H.R. 1 with the text of Twelve million people went to the polls to a new course that our brave troops and H.R. 1401 and requests a conference approve a constitution. It’s their govern- all Americans demand and deserve. We with the Senate, that the Senate agree ment’s choice. If they were to say leave, we can do that today by voting for the to the request and appoint the same would leave. Levin-Reed amendment to the Defense conferees which the Senate has already That is the quote of President Bush. authorization bill. appointed to H.R. 1. This weekend, Iraqi Prime Minister What does Levin-Reed do? It sets a Mr. KYL addressed the Chair. al-Maliki—for whom President Bush firm date and an end date to transition Mr. REID. Mr. President, if the Sen- has expressed consistent support and the mission and begin the reduction of ator could withhold. confidence—said that Iraqi forces could U.S. forces beginning 120 days after en- I withdraw the unanimous consent take control of their security at ‘‘any actment and completed by April 30 of request.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:38 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.001 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9231 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- side, 60-vote margins, I would object to this is the one I tried to offer earlier. I pore. The unanimous consent request is that. I believe we should have in that ask unanimous consent that if the withdrawn. instance an up-or-down vote. I have no House further amends H.R. 1 with the Mr. REID. I apologize to my friend. It problem giving Senator CORNYN a ma- text of H.R. 1401 and requests a con- was the wrong unanimous consent re- jority vote, which I think would be ference with the Senate, the Senate quest. very appropriate. I think that is where agree to the request and appoint the I note the absence of a quorum. we need to be on this issue; that is, this same conferees which the Senate has The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- issue of the Defense authorization bill. already appointed to H.R. 1. pore. The clerk will call the roll. It is very unusual to have on the De- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The assistant legislative clerk pro- fense authorization bill, even issues pore. Is there objection? ceeded to call the roll. dealing with Iraq—in times passed, we The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- haven’t had a 60-vote margin. SALAZAR). Is there objection? imous consent that the order for the So I would not accept my friend’s Mr. KYL. Reserving the right to ob- quorum call be rescinded. suggestion that there be side by sides. ject, we have already agreed to the pre- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- I renew my request that there be a vious consent to go to conference on pore. Without objection, it is so or- time for an up-or-down vote on the the 9/11 Commission legislation. We dered. Levin-Reed amendment. I have sug- have named conferees on the part of Mr. REID. Mr. President we had a gested 6 hours. the Senate. shuffling of unanimous consent re- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- As I understand it, the House wants quests, and obviously the wrong one pore. Is there objection? to add a new bill to the conference, was shuffled to me. I apologize for Mr. KYL. Yes, Mr. President, unfor- which includes provisions that were holding up my friends. tunately, under that circumstance, I not included in either Chambers’ 9/11 f object. bill. I am not familiar with all the pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUESTS— visions of H.R. 1401, but I know the pore. The objection is heard. AMENDMENT NO. 1401 Senate has not acted on that bill, and Mr. REID. Mr. President, I want to we don’t believe it was part of the 9/11 Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent express my apology to my friends be- Commission recommendations. that the second-degree amendment to cause I held them up for a few minutes Having said that, we need to object the Levin-Reed amendment be with- on their being able to speak. I apolo- to this request at this time. drawn and that there be 6 hours of de- gize for that, but they do have a full The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- bate on the Levin-Reed amendment; at hour. tion is heard. the conclusion or yielding back of that Mr. President, my worst fears on this time, the Senate vote on the Levin- bill, the Defense authorization bill, f Reed amendment with no second-de- have been realized. We have just seen MORNING BUSINESS gree amendments in order thereto. the Republican leadership again resort The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to this technical maneuver to block the previous order, there will now be a pore. Is there objection? progress on this crucial amendment. It Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I apologize. period of morning business for 60 min- would be one thing for the minority to utes, with Senators permitted to speak If I could ask the distinguished leader, vote against this bill. If they honestly was this with respect to the Levin- therein for up to 10 minutes each, with believe that ‘‘stay the course’’ is the the time equally divided and controlled Reed amendment No. 1401? right strategy, they have the right to Mr. REID. Yes. I did propound that between the two leaders or their des- vote no. Now Republicans are using a ignees. request asking, basically, that we have filibuster to block us from even voting an up-or-down vote on it. I have sug- The Senator from Arizona is recog- on the amendment that could bring nized. gested 6 hours, but we would take any this war to a responsible end. They are reasonable time. blocking this like they did the Webb f Mr. KYL. Mr. President, if I could re- amendment. They are protecting the ORDER OF PROCEDURE spond, and reserving the right to ob- President rather than protecting our ject, I assume that if the Cornyn troops by denying us an up-or-down, Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I understand amendment, which was designed to be yes-or-no vote on the most important there has been an informal agreement a side-by-side amendment, and the issue our country faces. that I would have up to 15 minutes, and Levin-Reed amendment could both be So I say through you to my Demo- Senator FEINSTEIN would then have 30 voted on and both had a 60-vote thresh- cratic and Republican colleagues that minutes. I would like to propound this old, a time agreement could be worked we are going to work on this amend- as a unanimous consent agreement and out. I ask the majority leader, could ment until we get an up-or-down vote also add that Senator ALLARD speak the unanimous consent request be on it. If that means staying in ses- after that; that if there is time remain- modified to incorporate that principle sion—we have no votes, of course, to- ing from the time Senator ALLARD and so that there wouldn’t have to be clo- night, but if it means staying in ses- I have of the 30 minutes, that be re- ture, but there could be a vote on both sion all day tomorrow and all tomor- served for any other Republican Sen- of those amendments? row night, that is what we will have to ator who may wish to speak. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have said do. I will file cloture so that we can The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without earlier that we had to file cloture on have a Wednesday vote, if this con- objection, it is so ordered. the initial amendment of Senator JIM tinues. I certainly hope during the next f WEBB, which was an amendment that few hours and tomorrow that we will DETAINEES IN IRAQ AND simply called for the proper rotation of have a change of mind so we can have AFGHANISTAN our troops: 15 months in country, 15 a vote and then move on to the other months out of country. We wanted the amendments. The American people de- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I wish to ad- Senate to speak its will on that with a serve an honest debate on this war and dress a subject that I hope we will be simple majority, and we were unable to deserve an up-or-down vote on this able to address soon and that is an get it. We feel the same way about amendment which we believe will bring amendment that Senator GRAHAM of Levin-Reed. It is a very important pol- a responsible end to this intractable South Carolina has filed and, hope- icy decision this Senate needs to make. war in Iraq. fully, we will debate soon. It relates to Not to change—I don’t know what f conditions that have been placed in the Cornyn is, but I am sure it is some- underlying bill, relating to the treat- thing that is much different than UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST— ment of detainees captured in Afghani- Levin-Reed. Therefore, if there is a H.R. 1 stan and Iraq. suggestion that I amend my unanimous Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have an- I urge my colleagues to think very consent request to have some side-by- other unanimous-consent request, and carefully about the damage that would

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Here is why: The De- from witnesses as we do in our criminal ment approach to terrorists that, fense bill requires that counsel be pro- courts in the United States. The wit- frankly, failed us before 9/11 and, once vided and trials be conducted for all nesses would be the U.S. soldiers who Osama bin Laden and others declared unlawful enemy combatants held by captured the prisoner. Under this bill, war on us, would obviously not work in the United States, including, for exam- an American soldier could literally be the post-9/11 context. ple, al-Qaida members captured and de- recalled from his unit at the whim of Senator GRAHAM’s amendment tained in Iraq and Afghanistan if they an al-Qaida terrorist in order to be strikes these harmful provisions in the are held for 2 years. We hold approxi- cross-examined by a judge or that ter- bill and would replace them with com- mately 800 prisoners in Afghanistan rorist. monsense measures to provide a more and tens of thousands in Iraq. None of Newspaper columnist Stewart Taylor fair process in dealing with detainees them are lawful combatants and all describes the questions that such a at Guantanamo. I remind my col- would arguably be entitled to a trial right would raise: leagues for a moment about the nature and a lawyer under the bill. Such a pro- Should a Marine sergeant be pulled out of of these terrorists whom we are talking vision would at least require a military combat in Afghanistan to testify at a deten- about, and then I will go through spe- judge, a prosecutor, and a defense at- tion hearing about when, where, how, and cific provisions of the bill that need to torney, as well as other legal profes- why he had captured the detainee? What if be removed—specifically three: a re- sionals. the northern alliance or some other ally quirement that al-Qaida terrorists held That scheme is not realistic. The en- made the capture? Should the military be or- in Iraq and Afghanistan be given law- dered to deliver high-level al-Qaida prisoners tire Army JAG Corps only consists of to be cross-examined by other detainees and yers; the authorization to demands dis- approximately 1,500 officers, and each their lawyers? covery and compel testimony from is busy with their current duties. More- The questions abound. As the Su- servicemembers; and the requirement over, under the bill, each detainee preme Court observed in Johnson v. that al-Qaida and Taliban detainees be would be permitted to retain a private Eisenstrager, which is the law on this provided access to classified evidence. or volunteer counsel. Our agreements subject: To review the nature of the detainees with the Iraqi Government bar the that we are holding, not just at Guan- It would be difficult to devise a more effec- United States from transferring Iraqi tive fettering of a field commander than to tanamo Bay but also in Iraq and Af- detainees out of Iraq. As a result, the allow the very enemies he is ordered to re- ghanistan, these are not nice people. bill would require the United States to duce to submission to call him to account in At least 30 of the detainees released train and transport and house and pro- his own civil court and divert his efforts and from Guantanamo Bay have since re- tect potentially thousands, or even attention from the military offensive abroad turned to waging war against the tens of thousands, of private lawyers in to the legal defensive at home. United States and our allies; 12 of these the middle of a war zone during ongo- That is what the U.S. Supreme Court released detainees have been killed in ing hostilities. That is impossible. said in World War II when a similar battle by U.S. forces and others have That proposal is half baked at best. issue was raised. It would be difficult been recaptured; two released detain- It would likely force the United States to conceive of a process that would be ees became regional commanders for to release thousands of enemy combat- more insulting to our soldiers. In addi- Taliban forces; one released detainee ants in Iraq, giving them the ability to tion, many al-Qaida members who were attacked U.S. and allied soldiers in Af- resume waging war against the United captured in Afghanistan were captured ghanistan, killing three Afghan sol- States. Obviously, this would tie up by special operators whose identities diers; one released detainee killed an our military. By requiring a trial for are kept secret for obvious reasons. Afghan judge; one released detainee led each detainee, this provision would This would force them to reveal them- a terrorist attack on a hotel in Paki- also require U.S. soldiers to offer state- selves to al-Qaida members, therefore stan and a kidnapping raid that re- ments to criminal investigators, need- exposing themselves or to simply forgo sulted in the death of a Chinese civil- ing later to prove their case after they the prosecution of the individual, ian, and this former detainee recently captured someone. They would need to which is more likely what would hap- told Pakistani journalists he planned carry some kind of evidence kits or pen. to ‘‘fight America and its allies until combat cameras or some other method Clearly, Americans should not be the very end.’’ of preserving the evidence and to estab- subject to subpoena by al-Qaida. That The provisions of section 1023 would lish its chain of custody. They would brings me to the last point—the re- make it very difficult, if not impos- need to spend hours after each trial quirement that al-Qaida and Taliban sible, for the United States to detain writing afteraction reports, which detainees be provided with access to these committed terrorists who have would need to be reviewed by com- classified evidence. The bill requires been captured while waging war manders. Valuable time would be taken that detainees be provided with ‘‘a suf- against us. No nation has, in the his- away from combat operations and sol- ficiently specific substitute of classi- tory of armed conflict, imposed the diers’ rest. fied evidence’’ and that detainees’ pri- kinds of limits that the bill would im- It would be a bad precedent for the vate lawyers be given access to all rel- pose on its ability to detain enemy war future. Aside from the war in Iraq, this evant classified evidence. prisoners. War prisoners released in the provision would make fighting a major Foreign and domestic intelligence middle of an ongoing conflict, such as war in the future simply impossible. agencies are already very hesitant to members of al-Qaida, will return to Consider this: During World War II, the divulge classified evidence to the CSRT waging war. We have already seen this United States detained over 2 million hearings we currently conduct. These happen 30 times with detainees re- enemy war prisoners. It would have are part of the internal and nonadver- leased from Guantanamo Bay. If sec- been impossible for the United States sarial military process today. Intel- tion 1023 of the bill is enacted into law, to have conducted a trial and provided ligence agencies will inevitably refuse we could expect that number to in- counsel to 2 million captured enemy to provide sensitive evidence to detain- crease sharply. If section 1023 is en- combatants. So the bottom line is that ees and their lawyers. They will not acted, we should expect that more ci- the bill, as written, would likely be im- risk compromising such information vilians and Afghans and Iraqi soldiers possible to implement in Iraq and, in for the sake of detaining an individual will be killed, and it may be inevitable the context of past wars, it is patently terrorist. that our own soldiers will be injured or absurd. In addition, the United States al- killed by such released terrorists. This The second point is authorizing already has tenuous relations with some is a price our Nation should not be Qaida detainees to demand discovery of the foreign governments, particu- forced to bear. and compel testimony from American larly in the Middle East, that have

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These gov- ward to provide the detainees at Guan- One of the things that might help is ernments will not want to compromise tanamo the ability to contest their de- if, on line 16, page 305, subsection II, their evidence or expose the fact that tention and to have that detention re- the word ‘‘unclassified’’ was added be- they cooperated with the United viewed and eventually have it reviewed fore the word ‘‘summary’’ on that line. States. By exposing our cooperation in U.S. courts. That is a very fair sys- I believe that is the intent. with these governments, the bill per- tem, more fair than has ever been pro- f versely applies a sort of ‘‘stop snitch- vided by any other nation under simi- GUANTANAMO BAY ing’’ policy toward our Middle Eastern lar circumstances and more than the allies, which is likely to be as effective Constitution requires. So we are treat- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, as when applied to criminal street ing the people we captured and are many in this body and people all over gangs in the United States. holding at Guantanamo in a very fair the world watched as America, 51⁄2 A final point on this: We already way. years ago, began to arrest, apprehend, know from hard experience that pro- What we cannot do is take those and incarcerate detainees. Some were viding classified and other sensitive in- same kinds of protections and apply real terrorists, some were conspirators, formation to al-Qaida members is a bad them to anybody we capture in a for- and some were simply in the wrong idea. During the 1995 Federal prosecu- eign theater who is held in a foreign place at the wrong time. We watched as tion in New York of the ‘‘Blind theater and therefore is not, under cur- Camp X-Ray was built at the naval Sheikh,’’ Omar Rahman, prosecutors rent circumstances—and never has base at Guantanamo, and we have seen turned over the names of 200 been in the history of warfare—subject the development of a different and less- unindicted coconspirators to the de- to the criminal justice system of our er standard of American justice devel- fense. The prosecutors were required to country. To take that system and try oped for proceedings at that base. do so under the civilian criminal jus- to transport it to the fields of Afghani- Since that time, Guantanamo has been tice system of discovery rules, which stan or Iraq would obviously be not derided as a blight on human rights require that large amounts of evidence only a breaking of historical precedent values and as a stain on American jus- be turned over to the defense. The but a very bad idea for all of the rea- tice worldwide. judge warned the defense that the in- sons I just indicated. I believe the time has come to close formation could only be used to pre- I ask my colleagues to give very Guantanamo. An amendment I have pare for trial and not for other pur- careful consideration to the dangerous filed with Senator HARKIN—Senator poses. Nevertheless, within 10 days of return to the pre-9/11 notion of ter- HARKIN is my main cosponsor—and being turned over to the defense, the rorism as a law enforcement problem Senator HAGEL would do exactly that. information found its way to Sudan that is inherent in section 1023 of the It is cosponsored by Senators DODD, and into the hands of Osama bin Laden. bill. The terrorists have made no secret CLINTON, BROWN, BINGAMAN, KENNEDY, U.S. District Judge Michael Mukasey, that they are actually at war with us, WHITEHOUSE, OBAMA, DURBIN, BYRD, who presided over the case, explained, and we ignore this point at our peril. yourself, Mr. President, Senator ‘‘That list was in downtown Khartoum I conclude by reminding my col- SALAZAR, SENATORS FEINGOLD, BOXER, within 10 days, and bin Laden was leagues that the Statement of Admin- and BIDEN. aware within 10 days that the Govern- istration Policy on this bill indicates It is my understanding that the Re- ment was on his trail.’’ that the President would be advised to publican side has refused us a time That is what happens when you pro- veto it if these provisions remained. agreement, which means we will not be vide classified information in this con- Therefore, I urge my colleagues, when allowed a vote. The amendment is not text. the opportunity is presented, to join germane postcloture. So if the Repub- In another case tried in the civilian me in striking the provisions of the lican side will not allow us a time criminal justice system, testimony bill, not only as representing good pol- agreement, we have, unfortunately, no about the use of cell phones tipped off icy but to help us ensure that at the way of getting a vote on this amend- terrorists as to how the Government end of the day, there will be a bill ment. was monitoring their networks. Ac- signed by the President called the De- The fact is that yesterday’s New cording to the judge, ‘‘There was a fense authorization bill. York Times editorialized that Guanta- piece of innocuous testimony about the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- namo should be closed. That is what delivery of a battery for a cell phone.’’ ator from California. many people believe, and yet we cannot This testimony alerted terrorists to Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I fully debate that issue and vote on it Government surveillance and, as a re- believe I have a half hour to speak in here. I think that is truly a shame. sult, their communication network morning business. Prior to doing so, I I very much regret this, but Senator shut down within days and intelligence wish to give a brief rejoinder to my col- HARKIN, Senator HAGEL, and I wish to was lost to the Government forever— league from Arizona on some of the take some time to address this issue. I intelligence that might have prevented comments he just made. assure this body that we will not stop who knows what. It is my understanding that the un- here, but we will find another venue in This bill—this particular section of derlying Defense Authorization Act has which to debate and vote on this mat- the bill repeats the mistakes of the several provisions that are necessary ter. past. Treating the war with al-Qaida to address shortcomings in the legal The amendment we have proposed similar to a criminal justice investiga- process for individuals detained on the would require the President to close tion would force the United States to battlefield. One of these provisions lim- the Guantanamo detention facility choose between compromising informa- its the use of coerced testimony ob- within 1 year, and it provides the ad- tion that could be used to prevent fu- tained through cruel, inhumane, or de- ministration flexibility to choose the ture terrorist attacks and letting cap- grading treatment. Such testimony is venue in which to try detainees—in tured terrorists go free. This is not a immoral, and this provision is nec- military proceedings, Federal district choice that our Nation should be re- essary if we are to obtain and use accu- courts, or both. The administration quired to make. rate information. would choose which maximum security I will talk more about some provi- Another provision provides for rea- facilities in which to house them. sions that Senator GRAHAM would like sonable counsel and the ability to Why should we close the Guanta- to substitute for these provisions that present relevant information to detain- namo detention facility? First and provide a more fair process for detainees who have been held for 2 or more foremost, this administration’s deci- ees held at Guantanamo Bay—a process years. This is necessary in a war of un- sion to create Guantanamo appears to that would enable them to have greater determined duration. have been part of a plan to create a

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It weakens however, under a 1903 lease, the United tary commissions law, which prevents our standing in the world and makes States exercises complete jurisdiction full appeals, in fact, can stand the the world a more dangerous place for and control over this naval base. I be- court test. our troops, who may be captured on lieve the administration hoped to use What is the administration arguing foreign battlefields in the future. this distinction to operate without ac- in that case? Once again, they are try- Yet the administration fails to act, countability at Guantanamo. ing to argue that the Constitution’s despite public comments from Presi- This is revealed in a December 2001 protection of habeas corpus does not dent Bush and top advisers that the fa- Office of Legal Counsel memo by John extend to detainees at Guantanamo be- cility should be closed. Recent news re- Yoo of the Justice Department, who cause it is outside of U.S. jurisdiction. ports say there is renewed debate in- later authored the infamous torture I believe it is time to put an end to side the White House over closing memo. Yoo knew there was a risk that these efforts to use a legal maneuver to Guantanamo, but still nothing hap- courts would reject the legal theory of create a law-free zone at Guantanamo. pens. So I believe it is up to Congress unaccountability at Guantanamo, but, As Justice Kennedy emphasized in to act. just as he did with his torture memo, his concurring opinion in Rasul: What would this amendment do? In he laid out the various arguments why Guantanamo is in every practical respect a addition to requiring the President to United States territory. his extreme views might prevail. close Guantanamo within a year, it Let me point this out. In his memo, So U.S. law would apply at Guanta- would prohibit the administration from he says: namo whether this administration transferring detainees at Guantanamo likes that or not. to other U.S.-controlled facilities out- Finally, the executive branch has repeat- The administration’s efforts to cre- side the United States. It also requires edly taken the position under various stat- ate a land without law at Guantanamo utes that [Guantanamo] is neither part of the President to keep Congress in- the United States nor a possession or terri- has been a moral and a strategic catas- formed of efforts to close the facility tory of the United States. For example, this trophe for the United States. The bad and transfer the detainees, and in- Office [Justice] has opined that [Guanta- decision to create a separate system of cludes the specific requirement that namo] is not part of the ‘‘United States’’ for justice at Guantanamo led to another the President report to Congress in purposes of the Immigration and Naturaliza- mistake, and I mentioned this briefly: writing within 3 months of the bill’s tion Act. . . .Similarly, in 1929, the Attorney the Military Commissions Act. In ret- enactment. General opined that [Guantanamo] was not a rospect, let’s look at what that act has I believe it is critical that we act. To ‘‘possession’’ of the United States within the done: do nothing, to leave Guantanamo open, meaning of certain tariff acts. It expands Presidential authority by as some in the administration would The memo concludes with this state- giving the White House broad latitude like, is to invite further condemnation ment: to interpret the meaning and authority and further risk. It will weaken our ef- For the foregoing reasons, we conclude of the Geneva Conventions. forts to fight terrorism and it will con- that a district court cannot properly enter- It presents vague and ambiguous tinue to erode our standing in the tain an application for a writ of habeas cor- definitions of torture and cruel and in- world. pus by an enemy alien detained at Guanta- humane treatment that fail to estab- I recently heard Peter Bergen, a ter- namo Bay Naval Base, Cuba. Because the lish clear guidelines for what is a per- rorism expert, on CNN. I have read his issue has not yet been definitively resolved by the courts, however, we caution that missible interrogation technique. books and listened to him throughout there is some possibility that a district court It abandons the independent judicial the years. He said he and his colleagues would entertain such an application. review process by establishing a new had taken a good look at the increase Court of Military Commission Review So here the administration appar- in terror and he believed it would be with members appointed by the Pen- ently hoped to turn Guantanamo into a fair to assert that our presence in Iraq tagon. This court has yet to be estab- legal hybrid wholly under U.S. control has served to increase terrorists by lished. but beyond the reach of U.S. courts. sevenfold—by 700 percent over what the It limits appeals to the U.S. Court of world of terrorists was before Iraq and What has happened since then? The Appeals for the District of Columbia Supreme Court rejected the adminis- today. Circuit, which is given limited review The simple fact remains that Guan- tration’s position in Rasul v. Bush in a authority. This is what will most like- tanamo violates our values and our 2004 ruling that American courts do ly be before the court very shortly. traditions, including respect for the have jurisdiction to hear habeas and For the first time in U.S. history, it rule of law and for human rights. other claims from detainees held at allows coerced evidence—obtained In avoiding the full weight of Amer- Guantanamo. prior to December 30, 2005—to be en- ican justice, Guantanamo has shocked Following another defeat in the Su- tered into a court record, and it re- the conscience of the world. It has led preme Court, in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld in vokes habeas corpus rights that al- the men and women who have worn the 2006, which declared invalid the Penta- lowed detainees to appeal their status uniform, including many retired flag gon’s process for adjudicating detain- before the Federal court. officers, to speak out. A dozen former ees, the administration responded by Direct review is limited and habeas is generals and admirals warned in Janu- pushing the passage of a new Military eliminated by this military commis- ary of 2005 that the interrogation tech- Commissions Act. This expressly elimi- sions bill. niques allowed at Guantanamo and nated habeas corpus rights and limited Clearly, the military commissions elsewhere had: other appeals to procedure and con- bill, which passed by a vote of 65 to 34 . . . fostered greater animosity toward the stitutionality, leaving questions of fact in this House, seeks to once again set United States, undermined our intelligence or violation of law unresolvable by all up a separate and lesser standard of gathering efforts, and added to the risks fac- Federal courts. This happens nowhere justice. ing our troops around the world. else in American law. But this Military Senator SPECTER and Senator LEAHY Among those who commented were Commissions Act went through. have introduced a bill to restore habeas GEN John Shalikashvili, former Chair- There are serious questions about rights to Guantanamo detainees. I hope man of the Joint Chiefs; GEN Merrill whether this provision will withstand a that bill is allowed to be presented as McPeak, former Air Force Chief of court test. On June 29, just 2 weeks an amendment to this bill. It is timely, Staff; Marine GEN Joseph Hoar, a ago, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to it is important, and the world is watch- former commander of the U.S. Central hear two additional cases which go ing. It should happen, and finally, it is Command; and RADM Dan Guter, a right to this point: Boumediene v. Bush the right thing to do. former Navy judge advocate general. and Al Odah v. the United States. The So what have been all the con- Earlier this year, a very respected re- High Court declined to hear these cases sequences of this? The detention center tired Marine Corps general, by the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:38 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.007 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9235 name of James Jones, the former Su- Recently, a lieutenant colonel, who tional policies that are both tough and preme Allied Commander in Europe, was part of this process from an intel- smart, and this isn’t smart. We will said: ligence point of view, in an affidavit fight terror with vigor and drive and I would close the prison tomorrow. I would has stated that even this classification purpose, but we must not forget who do it immediately. Just the images alone was based on vague and incomplete in- we are. We are a nation of laws. We are have hurt our national reputation. I don’t telligence. Lieutenant Colonel Abra- a nation of value and tradition. These know how you fix that without closing it. ham also said tribunal members were values have been admired throughout I agree with him. I don’t know how pressured by their superiors to rule the decades all over the world. you begin to fix the damage brought by against detainees, often without spe- The world has looked at Guantanamo Guantanamo without closing it. A cific evidence, and that military pros- and made the judgment that it is military commissions bill couldn’t do ecutors were given ‘‘generic’’ material wrong. I think it is time for the Senate it. We can’t do it, and that is the fact. that did not hold up in the face of the to do something about it. The Senate Former Secretary of State Colin most basic legal challenges. has borne the burden of Guantanamo Powell said it succinctly: Now, let me be clear: I have no sym- for too long. The time has come to I would close it not tomorrow, but this pathy for Taliban fighters, al-Qaida close it down. I appeal to the other side afternoon. terrorists, or anyone else out to hurt to allow the debate on the floor and to But importantly, the sense of con- the United States, or commit cowardly give us a unanimous consent time science, as well as a measure of the and despicable acts of terror. There is agreement so that there might be a international reaction to Guantanamo, nothing in this amendment that puts vote in this body. came in a statement by Archbishop terrorists back on the street. That is Mr. President, I yield the floor. Desmond Tutu. Here is what he said: not the goal. Any argument that this f amendment would harm national secu- I never imagined I would live to see the IRAQ day when the United States and its satellites rity is flat out false. would use precisely the same arguments that I believe what harms national secu- Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise the apartheid government used for detention rity is sacrificing our Nation’s values— today reflecting on the most pressing without trial. It is disgraceful. which have made us rightly the great- issues on the minds of the American In May of 2006, President Bush told est democracy in the world—by setting public—that of the current situation in German television: up a hybrid system of justice, by not Iraq. We have been in Iraq for nearly I would very much like to end Guanta- following the Uniform Code of Military 41⁄2 years, and frustration is certainly namo. I would very much like to get people Justice, but by creating this hybrid understandable. I wish nothing more to a court. system, which has failed court tests than to see the United States reach a Earlier this year, Defense Secretary now and will quite possibly fail another point where our soldiers and sailors Bob Gates, new to his job, made clear one shortly. and airmen and marines are able to that he also wanted Guantanamo Now, how do you stop all this? As leave and the Iraqi people can stand on closed. He said: long as you have this extraterritorial their own. Our military has done an ex- There is no question in my mind that facility out there, without the light of ceptional job. That point cannot be de- Guantanamo and some of the abuses that day shining on it, you can’t. Today, bated. But as so many have said, vic- have taken place in Iraq have negatively im- two of our colleagues are visiting tory and ultimate success in Iraq can- pacted the reputation of the United States. Guantanamo. Unfortunately, I couldn’t not be completed solely through mili- He said that at the Munich Con- go with them. The last time I visited tary strength. ference on Security Policy earlier this Guantanamo was with Secretary I wish also to specifically point out year. On February 27, following an Ap- Rumsfeld, rather early on, and I sus- the leadership of the ranking member propriations Committee meeting, I per- pect what they will find is a rather of the Senate Armed Services Com- sonally asked him what he thought, well-run, strong, staunch military pris- mittee, Senator JOHN MCCAIN, on this and he said, equally as succinctly as on. But that doesn’t mean the justice issue. Having just returned from Iraq, General Powell, that he thought it that is dispensed there is correct if it is his pointed remarks on our united ef- should be closed. secondary justice, if it is sublevel jus- forts in Iraq and the importance of our The following month Secretary Gates tice, if there is limited right of appeal, mission are much needed. told the House Defense Appropriations if you don’t have access to an attorney Senator MCCAIN understands, as I do, Subcommittee that trials at Guanta- easily, if you can’t see evidence against that the terrorist threat in Iraq will namo would lack credibility in the you. not stop, nor will our safety improve at eyes of the world. In March, Secretary One can say, well, Guantanamo is no home if our forces leave. In their own of State Condoleezza Rice said: Abu Ghraib, and I would most likely words, these dangerous ideologues con- The President has been very clear, and he agree with that—today. There have tinue to make bold and alarming is clear to us all the time. He would like to been allegations of inappropriate be- threats worldwide, but even more im- see it closed. We all would. havior in terms of interrogation tech- portantly, they are backing up their Well, then why is the Republican side niques, no question about that. I as- words with action. They will continue preventing us from having a vote today sume that is corrected now. But it still to strike our allies in the gulf and they or tomorrow or the next day that looms out there as a way the United will continue to strike our friends in would say that Guantanamo should be States has of not allowing these pris- Europe, and I believe they will not closed within a year? How can the Sec- oners to face justice. It is one thing if hesitate to strike America again, as retary of Defense, the President of the you are a terrorist; it is another thing they did on September 11. United States, the Secretary of State if you are in the wrong place at the That said, I am extremely dis- make these comments that they want wrong time, if you are swept up, if you appointed that more progress has not Guantanamo closed and the Republican are put in either a cage or a cell at been made on the political and domes- side of the aisle prevent us from taking Guantanamo, and if you stay there tic security from within Iraq. The fact a vote in the Congress? I don’t under- year after year after year with no re- remains, Iraq is simply not ready to stand this. course. That is a stain on American take over their own country today, and Additional fallout from the Military justice. We criticize the Chinese for if the United States were to leave, the Commissions Act is that it has stymied their form of administrative detention, consequences would be nothing short of further trials under its auspices. Two and yet here we practice a similar catastrophic. Al-Qaida is training, op- military judges recently found that the thing. erating, and carrying out their mis- detainees have been incorrectly classi- We face a serious, long-term terrorist sions in Iraq right now. As evidenced in fied as ‘‘enemy combatants’’ rather threat. It may well go on for the next Britain 2 weeks ago, they are clearly than as ‘‘unlawful enemy combatants.’’ 10 or even 20 years. We must track still a threat and are still determined So that is another hitch in this. They down, punish, and prosecute those who to accomplish their goals of destroying have classified people wrongly so they seek to hurt this country and hurt our western culture. That much has not can’t be tried. people. At the same time, we need na- changed.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:38 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.009 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 On July 12 the President issued a re- of their government, and I am pleased tisan manner, the new way forward in port as required by the fiscal year 2007 that these goals are being accom- Iraq that President Bush eloquently Supplemental Appropriations bill as- plished thus far. defended this morning. In that vote, sessing the progress of the sovereign At the beginning of this year, the this body committed that we would government of Iraq’s performance in President changed the focus of this ef- allow the surge to go forward and achieving the benchmarks detailed in fort. Decisions were made for a new di- would give GEN Petraeus the time to the bill. As we know, this report told rection. ADM William Fallon was enact the strategy. I cannot in good us that 8 of the 18 benchmarks detailed placed in charge as CENTCOM com- conscience cut short a plan barely 3 in that bill received satisfactory mander and the Senate unanimously months old. marks. While we are certainly dis- confirmed GEN David Petraeus as the As we all know, in September a com- appointed that more benchmarks were new commander of our forces in Iraq. plete review of Iraq policy, including a not achieved, it is important to high- The much talked about, and much detailed assessment of the surge will be light the success that is being made, criticized, surge of 28,000 additional presented. I look forward to that as- and how the Iraqi government is per- troops has only been underway for just sessment. I look forward to making the forming, as their success will ulti- about 3 weeks now. appropriate decisions based on that re- mately allow us to responsibly reduce Operation Phantom Thunder began port. It would be disingenuous to sim- our troop levels. on June 15 and already Iraq, and par- ply discontinue the plans that our mili- Specifically, the government of Iraq ticularly Baghdad, is a much different tary leaders have planned and are put- has made progress in forming a Con- place than it was only 6 months ago. ting into place simply for political stitutional Review Committee to re- U.S. forces have begun working closely gains. view the constitution. This is impor- with Iraqis to bring down sectarian vi- Remarkably, the Senate is in a simi- tant, just like in our Nation’s history; olence of al-Qaida in country. So far lar situation that we were only months we needed to create a constitution that the new counterinsurgency has de- ago when many in this body wanted to provided a standard for which to base creased Shiite death squad activity and reject the strategy GEN Petraeus pro- our laws. Though many contentious many militia leaders have been dis- posed in Iraq, even before he has been issues continue to exist, I am pleased posed of. Execution levels are at the given the full opportunity to perform that significant progress is being made. lowest point in a year, and al-Qaida his mission. Well, we are at it again. If Iraq cannot form their constitution, hotspots in the city are shrinking and For what reason did my colleagues then it will be very difficult or impos- becoming isolated from one another agree to the new strategy in Iraq but sible to move forward onto other mat- and supply lines are being cut around are not willing to support our own self- ters. the city. imposed guidelines? I don’t know the Also, the Iraqis have satisfied the re- For the first time in years the U.S. is answer to that, but I do know that I quirements set forth to enact and im- operating freely in eastern Baghdad as will not. I will continue to vote against plement legislation forming semi-au- we are surrounding the villages and any legislation that sets arbitrary tonomous regions. This law is set to small towns around Baghdad routing deadlines and thresholds in Iraq—and come into effect in 18 months, but thus out insurgent bases. Already, total car plead with my colleagues to do the far this potentially very contentious bombings and suicide attacks are down same. issue has not received much attention. in May and June, and by the end of Let’s not stand here this week and This is important as it further orga- June, American troops controlled prejudge what will come out of the nizes and equips Iraq to take on the re- about 42 percent of the city’s neighbor- September 15 report, but more impor- sponsibilities of a democratic govern- hoods, up from 19 percent in April. tantly, let’s not prejudge the talents of ment and this benchmark furthers the Initial military success certainly our men and women in Iraq. Let’s give necessary groundwork needed to build does not mean that operations are our military and diplomatic teams the a responsible and legitimate govern- complete, nor is political victory guar- time they deserve, and which we had ment. anteed. The fact remains that this promised them. Iraq has made progress to ensure the body unanimously confirmed GEN I yield the floor. I suggest the ab- rights of minor political parties within Petraeus with the knowledge that he sence of a quorum. the legislature and maintain that their planned to initiate this surge that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rights are protected. Clearly this is im- would ideally route out al-Qaida and clerk will call the roll. portant in obtaining legitimacy, par- ultimately clear the path for internal The legislative clerk proceeded to ticularly given the historical and change within Iraq. Again, the surge call the roll. present conflicts between the Sunnis, began on June 15 and we owe it to our Mr. LEVIN. I ask unanimous consent Shia, and Kurds. troops who are placing their lives on that the order for the quorum call be On the security front, the Iraqis, the line not to pull the plug on them rescinded. with coalition support, have success- while they remain in harm’s way. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fully reached benchmarks establishing Our best and brightest military objection, it is so ordered. joint security stations across Baghdad minds have worked to construct this that provide a continuous security new strategy and we need to see it f presence. These stations are necessary through. I would like to see our troops CONCLUSION OF MORNING as they can effectively combine Amer- come home today, but the harsh re- BUSINESS ican technology and capabilities with ality remains that this is not a valid The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning the Iraqi presence on the ground in option, will not make us safer, and is business is closed. order to counter insurgent threats not in our national interest. If we where they begin. By mid-June, 32 leave, it is naı¨ve to think al-Qaida and f joint security stations have reached our enemies will just go away and we NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- initial operational capability and 36 will no longer be threatened. TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 combat outposts have reached initial Additionally, I have heard many of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under or full capacity. my colleagues discuss on the floor Also, the goal of providing three some of their new strategies in Iraq, the previous order, the Senate will re- trained and ready Iraqi brigades in sup- strategies that I believe would weaken sume consideration of H.R. 1585, which port of Baghdad operations has been us at home and abroad. What I find cu- the clerk will report. achieved and this complements the rec- rious is that they keep referring to The legislative clerk read as follows: ommendations of the Iraq Study finding a bipartisan resolution in Iraq, A bill (H.R. 1585) to authorize appropria- Group. Certainly this is a major pri- when only months ago this body over- tions for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for mili- ority as the development of a func- whelmingly approved 2 new military tary construction, and for defense activities tional and effective Iraqi fighting and commanders in the region and a new of the Department of Energy, to prescribe security force is absolutely essential diplomatic leader in Ambassador military personnel strengths for such fiscal for the Iraqis to further take the reins Crocker. We also approved, in a bipar- year, and for other purposes.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:38 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.001 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9237 Pending: Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank children’s health care program and the Nelson (NE) (for Levin) amendment No. my distinguished colleague. broader health needs of our citizens. 2011, in the nature of a substitute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The fact is, most kids in America get Levin amendment No. 2087 (to amendment objection? health care through private coverage No. 2011), to provide for a reduction and tran- Mr. WARNER. No objection. through their parents. Those who are sition of United States forces in Iraq. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without on the CHIP program—the Children’s Reed amendment No. 2088 (to amendment objection, it is so ordered. Health Insurance Program—many of No. 2087), to change the enactment date. The Senator from Oregon. Cornyn amendment No. 2100 (to amend- them get coverage through the private ment No. 2011), to express the sense of the HEALTH CARE sector as well, through private policies. Senate that it is in the national security in- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President and col- But we are going to have to find com- terest of the United States that Iraq not be- leagues, there are two truly critical mon ground if we are to fix American come a failed state and a safe haven for ter- issues for our country. You hear it health care. Democrats and Repub- rorists. every time you have a town meeting, licans on the Finance Committee have Mr. LEVIN. Parliamentary inquiry: every time a Senator is home. One of tried to do that on the CHIP legisla- What is the pending amendment? those issues is changing course in Iraq. tion. As the Presiding Officer, the dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The second issue is fixing health care tinguished Senator from Colorado, pending amendment is the Levin in America. knows, there are a great many Demo- amendment No. 2087. The Senate is going to spend long crats who would like to spend more Mr. LEVIN. I ask unanimous consent hours on the floor of the Senate this than this compromise effort would that the Senator from Oregon be recog- week, hopefully, changing course in allow. We would like to look at allo- nized as in morning business for 15 Iraq, making a fundamental shift of cating $50 billion for the needs of minutes. the policy, where the Senate would America’s youngsters. The bipartisan The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without come together on a bipartisan basis. I compromise—as part of the cooperative objection, it is so ordered. wish to spend a bit of time this after- effort of Senator BAUCUS and Senator Mr. LEVIN. I then ask unanimous noon talking about the long hours that GRASSLEY and Senator ROCKEFELLER consent that the Republican leader be are ahead for members of the Senate and Senator HATCH—is talking about recognized, and then following his Finance Committee in a critical part of $35 billion. That is pretty hard for statement, which we expect to be about the effort to fix American health care. some on our side of the aisle to swal- 10 minutes, Senator DURBIN be recog- Over the last several months, four low. nized, and then the Senator from Colo- members, a bipartisan group in the Also, with respect to the extent of rado, Mr. SALAZAR, after Senator DUR- Senate Finance Committee—Senators coverage, a number of Members on this BIN; I further ask unanimous consent BAUCUS and GRASSLEY and ROCKE- side of the aisle had been concerned that if a Republican wishes to speak in FELLER and HATCH—have toiled hard to about other groups of citizens who between Senators DURBIN and SALAZAR, better meet the health care needs of have not been able to get good-quality, that Republican be recognized. this country’s youngsters. affordable coverage, and they have Mr. WARNER. Reserving the right to It is a moral blot on our Nation that been able to get benefits under existing object. millions and millions of our kids go to services offered by the children’s Mr. LEVIN. I thought it was going to bed at night without decent health health program because the Bush ad- be a morning business UC, but we have care. This legislation is part of an ef- ministration allowed for special waiv- protected a Republican speaking in be- fort to erase that moral blot—an un- ers. So what the compromise is seeking tween Senators DURBIN and SALAZAR. conscionable fact of American life that to do is to say: All right, if it has been Mr. WARNER. What is the order? so many kids are scarred by the inabil- allowed under a waiver program, let’s Mr. LEVIN. The order would be that ity to get decent, good-quality, afford- not point the finger at anybody. Let’s Senator WYDEN would speak in morn- able health care. say those waivers, in effect, would be ing business, then Senator MCCONNELL, In recent days, the Bush Administra- grandfathered. They would be pro- and then Senator DURBIN, then if there tion has indicated they are considering tected. But then we will move on, and is a Republican, and then to Senator vetoing this legislation. As one who we would move on in a bipartisan kind SALAZAR. has worked very extensively with the of way. Mr. WARNER. Would we have the Bush Administration on health care I will tell my colleague, the Pre- benefit of an important discussion on issues, it is my hope they will join the siding Officer—because he and I have your amendment? effort, the bipartisan effort in the Sen- spoken about health care often—we Mr. LEVIN. Well, it is the pending ate, to try to work this legislation out know what needs to be done in Amer- amendment. Those who want to speak and to do it in a bipartisan way. In ican health care. We are spending on the amendment would be free to do fact, I think it is absolutely critical enough money, certainly. This year, we so. Hopefully, there will be many peo- that it be done if there is to be another will spend $2.3 trillion. There are 300 ple speaking on it because we should bipartisan effort in this Congress that million of us. If you divide 300 million have an opportunity before Wednesday. would attack health care needs in this into $2.3 trillion, you could go out and Mr. WARNER. I wish to address it, country on a broader basis. hire a doctor for every seven families but as a matter of courtesy—we have Senator BENNETT and I, as the distin- in the United States. We are spending been at this for 29 years—I am going to guished Presiding Officer, the Senator enough money on health care; we are wait until you speak, and then I will from Colorado, is aware, have brought just not spending it in the right places. speak. to the Senate the first bipartisan We also know—because Senator BEN- Mr. LEVIN. I have a number of health care overhaul bill in more than NETT and I have talked to a great many things to say on the amendment, and 13 years. It has brought together busi- on both sides of the aisle—there is a the things I wish to say in depth I will ness organizations and labor organiza- real prospect for an ideological truce maybe save until tomorrow. I would tions. It has put us in a position, for here on the health care issue in the not want to speak without your being the first time in more than a decade, to Senate. here. look on a bipartisan basis at over- A great many Republicans, to their Mr. WARNER. We have been here hauling American health care. But to credit, are acknowledging now, for the many years together. We manage, even do it, we are first going to have to ad- first time, that to fix American health though we oppose each other. But I do dress the immediate needs of this coun- care you have to cover everybody be- oppose you on this one, my dear friend. try’s kids. In fact, as part of the budget cause if you do not cover everybody, Mr. LEVIN. I feel similarly about process, I was able to add legislation to those who are uninsured shift their your amendment. I think both would indicate that those critical needs of bills to the insured. A great many enjoy being here when the other this country’s children would be added Democrats, also to their credit, have speaks. We can arrange that. We have first. been willing to acknowledge that just been arranging this for 28 years. We Now, I would be the first to acknowl- turning all this over to Government— will continue to arrange it. edge there is a connection between the having a Government-run health care

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Mr. President, I suggest any longer, they could not take just billion dollars in tax expenditures for the absence of a quorum. healthy people and send sick people health care to people in the middle-in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The over to Government programs more come brackets, the lower middle-in- clerk will call the roll. fragile than they are, but that there come brackets. The Bush Administra- The assistant legislative clerk pro- would be a real private sector. tion has a different approach with re- ceeded to call the roll. So in addition to spending enough spect to the Tax Code and health, but Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I money and in addition to something of as I have said to the President person- ask unanimous consent that the order an ideological truce now on health care ally, I think he is still onto the basic for the quorum call be rescinded. between Democrats and Republicans, concept. This is an area where Demo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for the first time—I particularly want crats and Republicans can find com- objection, it is so ordered. to credit my colleague from Utah, Sen- mon ground. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ator BENNETT, for working closely with But if we are going to get, in this ses- know the majority leader has indicated me on this part of the effort—I think sion, to the broader issue of health care he is going to file cloture on the Levin we can show people who have coverage reform—of course, a lot of people think amendment and is setting up a cloture why it is in their interest to be for re- it cannot be done; they think it will be vote for Wednesday. It had been my form. Certainly, here in the Senate we 2009 and we will have another Presi- hope we could have by consent set up a know that past efforts—particularly in dential election before there is real re- process by which we could put the 1993, during the debate about the Clin- form—if we are going to deal with it in Levin amendment in the queue with a 60-vote threshold such as we have had ton plan, the single biggest barrier was this session—and Senator BENNETT and convincing people who had coverage I are pulling out all the stops to try to on virtually every Iraq amendment why it would be in their interest to get broader health care reform out this week, and also a 60-vote threshold support reform. there this session in order to get to on the Cornyn amendment, which is a What we have been able to do, on a that broader debate—Democrats and logical counter to the Levin amend- bipartisan basis—Senator BENNETT and Republicans have to come together on ment. As I indicated, it is my under- I working together is to come up with this crucial issue of meeting the health standing the majority leader an- an approach that will show people who care needs of this country, of wiping nounced earlier it would be his inten- have coverage—workers and employ- out this moral blot on our Nation that tion to file cloture on the Levin-Reed ers—why it will work for them with millions of kids do not have decent amendment this evening. That would, the very first paychecks that are health care. as I suggested, allow for a cloture vote issued under our legislation, the That effort will start tomorrow to occur on Wednesday of this week. As Healthy Americans Act. Not in 5 years, night. This is a key time for those of us I indicated, it had been my hope we not in 8 years, not sometime down the who want to reform American health could have had the Levin amendment road, but it will work for those who care. If we can come together in this and the Cornyn amendment in jux- have coverage—workers and employ- Senate—starting tomorrow night under taposition by consent, both requiring ers—with the very first paychecks that Senators BAUCUS and GRASSLEY and 60 votes. This has been the way we have are issued when this legislation be- HATCH and ROCKEFELLER—my hope is dealt with essentially every controver- comes law. The reason it would benefit we can keep that coalition together sial Iraq amendment this year, no mat- those workers and employers is they and then segue over to the broader re- ter what bill it has been offered on. would have more cash in their pocket. form where Senator BENNETT and I AMENDMENT NO. 2241 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2211 The workers would have more choices have brought, for the first time in Given the majority leader’s intention for the health care that was available more than 13 years, colleagues, a bipar- to file cloture this evening on the to them. They would certainly have tisan proposal to overall American Levin amendment, I now send an more security—health care that could health care. It has the support of busi- amendment to the desk and ask for its never ever be taken away. ness and labor. Consumer groups have consideration. My hope is that we can have a coop- been involved in the development of it. Mr. REED. I object. erative, bipartisan effort on the CHIP I am very hopeful that under the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Pre- legislation, starting tomorrow night. leadership of Senator REID—and I see siding Officer will hold on for a second As my friend from Colorado, the Pre- the distinguished leader from Illinois to ask a question of the Parliamen- siding Officer, knows, we will have a in the Chamber—we can change course tarian. late markup. Democrats and Repub- with respect to the war in Iraq but we The clerk will report. licans on the committee want to work can also change course with respect to The assistant legislative clerk read together. We want to work with the the most pressing domestic issue of our as follows: Administration. I hope the Administra- time; that is, fixing American health The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- tion will join us in that effort. NELL] proposes an amendment 2241 to amend- care. The effort starts tomorrow night. ment No. 2211. I would also suggest that if that hap- Mr. President, I yield the floor. pens, we can go on to the broader The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I health care issue, where there are a ator from Virginia. ask unanimous consent that the read- number of areas where the Administra- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, would I ing of the amendment be dispensed tion seeks reform. I want to assure be correct in saying this time is re- with. them I am interested in working with served for the distinguished Republican The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there them. For example, the President has leader? objection to the termination of the made the point—it is one that I share— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- reading of the amendment? that the Federal Tax Code as it relates ator is correct. Mr. DURBIN. I object. to health care disproportionally favors Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I do not The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- the most wealthy and rewards ineffi- see him present at the moment; there- tion is heard. The assistant legislative clerk read ciency. Today, in America, if you are a fore, if some other speaker, for a period as follows: high-flying CEO and you want to go of time, wishes to go forward— out and get a designer smile plastered The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- At the end of the bill add the following: on your face, you can do it and write ator from Rhode Island. SEC. 1535. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE CON- SEQUENCES OF A FAILED STATE IN off the cost of that operation on your Mr. REED. Mr. President, I believe IRAQ. taxes—every dime. But if you are a the Republican leader will be here in (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate makes the fol- hard-working woman in a furniture approximately 5 minutes. I will, if the lowing findings:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:58 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.012 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9239 (1) A failed state in Iraq would become a CLOTURE MOTION ing to allow a 50-vote majority vote on safe haven for Islamic radicals, including al We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- both the Levin-Reed amendment and Qaeda and Hezbollah, who are determined to ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the the Cornyn amendment or the proposed attack the United States and United States Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby McConnell amendment. I think if there allies. move to bring to a close debate on the Levin- (2) The Iraq Study Group report found that is any attempt to obstruct the will of Reed, et al., amendment No. 2087, to H.R. the Senate, it is by those who are sug- ‘‘[a] chaotic Iraq could provide a still strong- 1585, Department of Defense Authorization, er base of operations for terrorists who seek 2008. gesting that we must have a 60-vote to act regionally or even globally’’. Carl Levin, Ted Kennedy, Byron L. Dor- threshold. I think Senator REID made (3) The Iraq Study Group noted that ‘‘Al gan, Russell D. Feingold, B.A. Mikul- it clear that he would be happy to en- Qaeda will portray any failure by the United ski, Debbie Stabenow, Benjamin L. tertain a limited debate and a majority States in Iraq as a significant victory that Cardin, Amy Klobuchar, Pat Leahy, vote on the Levin-Reed amendment, will be featured prominently as they recruit Richard J. Durbin, Jeff Bingaman, the Kyl amendment, or other amend- for their cause in the region and around the Jack Reed, Ron Wyden, Barbara Boxer, world’’. ments that may be appropriate on the Patty Murray, Robert Menendez, Dan- policy in Iraq. (4) A National Intelligence Estimate con- iel K. Akaka, Charles Schumer. cluded that the consequences of a premature I also understand at this moment, CLOTURE MOTION withdrawal from Iraq would be that— under the pending unanimous consent, (A) Al Qaeda would attempt to use Anbar Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Senator from Illinois is to be recog- province to plan further attacks outside of send a cloture motion to the desk. nized. Iraq; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- (B) neighboring countries would consider ture motion having been presented ator from Illinois is recognized. actively intervening in Iraq; and under rule XXII, the Chair directs the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I thank (C) sectarian violence would significantly clerk to read the motion. the Senator from Rhode Island for his increase in Iraq, accompanied by massive ci- The assistant legislative clerk read vilian casualties and displacement. hard work with the Senator from (5) The Iraq Study Group found that ‘‘a as follows: Michigan in preparing this bill on De- premature American departure from Iraq CLOTURE MOTION fense authorization. would almost certainly produce greater sec- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- With all due respect to the minority tarian violence and further deterioration of ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the leader, the statement he made on the conditions. . . . The near-term results would Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby floor earlier is not accurate. The Re- be a significant power vacuum, greater move to bring to a close debate on pending publican minority leader said, on human suffering, regional destabilization, amendment No. 2241 to Calendar No. 189, issues relating to Iraq, we have re- and a threat to the global economy. Al H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Qaeda would depict our withdrawal as a his- Act for Fiscal Year 2008. quired 60 votes. I remind the Repub- toric victory.’’ Mitch McConnell, Wayne Allard, Pete V. lican minority leader that the vote on (6) A failed state in Iraq could lead to Domenici, Jim Bunning, Jeff Sessions, the timetable on the supplemental ap- broader regional conflict, possibly involving Chuck Grassley, C.S. Bond, Mike propriations bill was a simple majority Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Crapo, Jon Kyl, Elizabeth Dole, Trent vote. It was not a 60-vote threshold. (7) The Iraq Study group noted that ‘‘Tur- Lott, John Barrasso, James Inhofe, The most important Iraq vote of the key could send troops into northern Iraq to Lindsey Graham, Lisa Murkowski, year did not require 60 votes on the prevent Kurdistan from declaring independ- John McCain. floor of the Senate. It passed the Sen- ence’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- ate with a bipartisan rollcall, with 51 (8) The Iraq Study Group noted that ‘‘Iran nority leader is recognized. could send troops to restore stability in or 52 Members supporting it, and it was southern Iraq and perhaps gain control of oil Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, it is sent to President Bush for one of his fields. The regional influence of Iran could a shame we find ourselves in the posi- only three vetoes since he was elected rise at a time when that country is on a path tion we are in. The sensible and logical President. I am sure the minority lead- to producing nuclear weapons.’’ way to set up this debate with the er from Kentucky remembers that it (9) A failed state in Iraq would lead to mas- Levin amendment and the Cornyn was not a 60-vote requirement. sive humanitarian suffering, including wide- amendment would have been to do it Now, let’s look at the Defense au- spread ethnic cleansing and countless refu- by consent with two 60-vote thresholds. thorization bill here—at the history of gees and internally displaced persons, many This continued effort to thwart the of whom will be tortured and killed for hav- the Defense authorization bill. Once ing assisted Coalition forces. ability of the minority to get amend- again, I ask the minority leader from (10) A recent editorial in the New York ments in the queue and to get them of- Kentucky to please look at the record. Times stated, ‘‘Americans must be clear that fered and voted on is not, I might say, What he said earlier on the floor is not Iraq, and the region around it, could be even a very effective way to legislate, be- accurate. bloodier and more chaotic after Americans cause it produces a level of animosity In the last debate on the Defense au- leave. There could be reprisals against those and unity on the minority side that thorization bill, there were two Iraq who worked with American forces, further makes it more difficult for the major- amendments offered. One was by Sen- ethnic cleansing, even genocide. Potentially ity to pass important legislation. destabilizing refugee flows could hit Jordan ators LEVIN and REED and another by and Syria. Iran and Turkey could be tempted In addition to the Cornyn amend- Senator KERRY. Both related to the to make power grabs.’’ ment, we have the Warner-Lugar pro- war in Iraq, and both required only a (11) The Iraq Study Group found that ‘‘[i]f posal, which certainly deserves a vote, majority vote. we leave and Iraq descends into chaos, the as does the Salazar—the occupant of The Senator from Kentucky has not long-range consequences could eventually re- the Chair—the Salazar-Alexander accurately portrayed what occurred on quire the United States to return’’. amendment. the floor of the Senate either with our (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense I hope we could do this in an orderly supplemental appropriations bill or the of the Senate that— way. We have been on this bill now for (1) the Senate should commit itself to a previous Defense authorization bill. strategy that will not leave a failed state in a week and a half. We are clearly going Now, for those who are following this Iraq; and to be on it through the end of this debate and wondering: Why are you (2) the Senate should not pass legislation week. It would be important, as we worried about how many votes are re- that will undermine our military’s ability to move toward disposition of this meas- quired, this is what the Senate is all prevent a failed state in Iraq. ure, to have all Senators who have im- about. The question is, Will this Senate CLOTURE MOTION portant amendments have an oppor- speak on the issue of the policy on the Mr. REED. Mr. President, I send a tunity to be heard. war in Iraq? cloture motion to the desk. With that, I yield the floor. The Senator from Kentucky under- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stands—because he has been a veteran ture motion having been presented ator from Rhode Island is recognized. of this body—that he does not have a under rule XXII, the Chair directs the Mr. REED. I had the opportunity this majority of the Senators supporting clerk to read the motion. morning to listen to the majority lead- his position or the position of Presi- The assistant legislative clerk read er, HARRY REID, as I presided. He made dent Bush. So he started this debate by as follows: it clear that he would be perfectly will- saying we won’t allow a majority vote.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:58 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.003 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 It will take 60 votes—60 percent of the I guess I was raised as a little boy home. I agree with them. I don’t be- Senate—to change the policy on the reading about World War II and relieve the Iraqis will accept responsi- war in Iraq. The Senator from Ken- membering the Korean war when my bility for their own country until we tucky is betting that he can hold two brothers served. There was a sense start leaving. If the Iraqis know that enough Republican Senators back from of national commitment in those wars. every time there is a problem, they can voting for a change in policy on the People back home, as well as those on dial 9–1–1 and bring on 20,000 of our best war in Iraq to defeat our efforts to the front, believed they were in it to- and bravest soldiers to quell the vio- start bringing our soldiers home. That gether. Sacrifices had to be made, your lence on their streets, what kind of in- is his procedural approach. He has daily living habits, the kinds of things centive is that for them to protect stood by it. But he should confess it for you could buy, and ration cards and their own country and make the crit- what it is. It is a departure from where buying U.S. savings bonds. America ical political decisions which may lead we have been on the debate on Iraq, on was one united Nation in those wars. one day to stability? the supplemental appropriations bill, We accepted that shared sacrifice, and I look at this Cornyn amendment and on the Defense authorization bill. we were better for it. But during this just filed. I respect my colleague from Mr. President, it is unfortunate, and war, sad to say, this President has not Texas, but I tell you, he is asking for it is wrong. It is wrong to require 60 summoned that same spirit of sac- too much. He is asking the United percent of this body to vote this way if, rifice. He basically told us that this States to stay in Iraq to make certain traditionally, on the war in Iraq we war can be waged without inconven- that it succeeds. How long is that have required only a simple majority. I iencing the lives of most Americans. going to be? How long will that go on? suppose it is encouraging to us that Our soldiers go through more than There are three battles going on in more than 60 percent of the American inconvenience. They go through hard- Iraq today: First, who is in charge? The people get it. They understand how ship and deprivation. Many face injury Sunnis, Shia, Sadr militia, al-Qaida, or failed this policy has been of the Bush and death in serving our country. But some other force? The Kurds also have administration—the policy being sup- for most of us, life goes on as normal. to be part of the equation. That battle ported by the minority leader of the This President hasn’t asked great sac- goes on every day on the floor of the Senate. They understand that. They rifice from the American people. Parliament in Iraq as they try to de- want us to do something about it. But When I visited Iraq, it was not un- cide who is going to try to govern their the Senator from Kentucky has thrown common to have a marine or soldier country. this obstacle in our path. He created say to me over lunch: Does anybody There is a second battle going on as this procedural roadblock. He has fili- know what is going on over here? Does well. It is a battle as to whether Iraq is bustered—starting a filibuster to stop anybody know what we are up against? going to be a nation. The Cornyn the debate on the war in Iraq. It is a legitimate question. We focus on amendment assumes, and many people I have been here for a few years, and these superficial stories in the press assume, that Iraq has been a nation I have not seen a full-throated, fully that don’t mean a thing and forget the forever. It has not. Certainly, in the implemented filibuster that you might obvious. depths of history, you can find Meso- have recalled from ‘‘Mr. Smith Goes to The obvious is this: Every month we potamia. We all read about it in the Washington,’’ when Jimmy Stewart are losing American lives; about 100 earliest civilizations, and about the Ti- stood at his desk, until he crumpled in American soldiers die each month in gris and Euphrates. But Iraq, as we exhaustion, filibustering a bill to stop this war in Iraq, and 1,000 are seriously know it today, was the creation of it. Over the years, our gentility has led injured. We spend $12 billion each British diplomats after World War I us to a different kind of filibuster. It is month. That is the reality. who sat down with a map and said the a filibuster in name only, where one I know there is frustration by the French can take Lebanon, bring in the side says we are going to keep this de- soldiers and their families that we are Shia and Sunni—on and on, creating bate going on indefinitely, and the not paying close enough attention. But countries out of whole cloth at the end other side says we are going to bring it the American people understand that of a war, dividing up the soils of the to a close with a motion for cloture, this failed policy from the Bush admin- Middle East. That was the creation of and we will see you in 30 hours; have a istration has to come to an end. Wasn’t Iraq as we know it. It has not been in nice time we will see you tomorrow it interesting over the weekend when existence that long—not one century. morning. the Prime Minister of Iraq invited us Iraq has to decide whether there is We are going to change that proce- to leave, and said: You can take off more that binds them than divides dure this week. Since the Republican anytime you would like, America. We them. They have to decide whether the side has decided they want to filibuster will take care of our own problems. Kurds, Sunni, and Shia of this location our effort to debate the war policy on Prime Minister al-Maliki, the man we want to come together as a nation to Iraq, we have decided on the Demo- helped to bring to office, whom we share in governance, in revenue, and to cratic side that we are going to have a hoped would show the leadership in share in their future. That is an ongo- real filibuster. One of the critics of this Iraq for its future, asked America to ing debate in Iraq today. recently called it a stunt that we pick up and go whenever we would like There is a third debate in Iraq today would stay in session—a stunt that we to. that is even deeper in history. It is a would have a sleepless night for Sen- What do the Iraqi people think about debate between warring Islamic fac- ators, a stunt that we would inconven- our presence? Well, 69 percent of them tions that has been going on for 14 cen- ience Senators and staff, the press, and say our presence in Iraq today, with turies. Ever since the death of the those who follow the proceedings. I our troops, makes it more dangerous to great prophet Mohammed, Islamic peo- don’t think it is a stunt. I think it re- live there. More than 2 million of those ple have argued over his rightful flects the reality of this war. soldiers, of those Iraqis, have left that heirs—one branch of the Sunni religion How many sleepless nights have our country as refugees. Millions have been of Muslims or one in the Shia—and soldiers and their families spent wait- displaced from their homes. Thou- they came to different conclusions. ing to find out whether they will come sands—we don’t even know the num- They have not resolved that. Often, home alive? How many sleepless nights ber—have been injured and killed. They that difference of opinion has erupted have they spent praying that after the want us to leave—this occupation into violence, which we see today on second and third redeployment their Army of Americans. the streets of Iraq. soldier will still have the courage and What do the American people think So Senator CORNYN files an amend- strength to beat back the enemy and about this occupation in Iraq? They ment that says the United States come home to their family? It is about want it to end as well. They don’t see should stay there with its forces until time for the Senate to spend at least any end in sight. They don’t hear from they resolve these three problems: Who one sleepless night. Maybe it is only a this President the kinds of strategy or is going to govern, whether there will symbol, but it is an important symbol direction that leads them to believe be a nation, and this Islamic division. for the soldiers and their families. It that this will end well or end soon. Is that what we bargained for when the really goes to the nature of sacrifice. They want our troops to start coming President asked us to invade Iraq? It

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:38 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.018 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9241 certainly is not. Not one of those done so in vain. I couldn’t disagree Mr. DURBIN. Out of great respect for things was included in the President’s more. History has taught us a very the Senator from Virginia, I would like request for the authorization of force basic lesson. The test of courage of a to give him that answer now. in Iraq. soldier is not to be measured by the Mr. WARNER. I thank my friend. We Do you remember why President wisdom of Presidents and generals to can have our debates, and we fre- Bush told us we had to invade Iraq? send them into battle. Presidents and quently do, on procedure, and it is very Saddam Hussein—a tyrant killing his generals make serious mistakes. They confusing, of course, to the American own people—was a threat to the region send troops into battle where they public. But these are old rules that go and to his own country. Saddam Hus- have no chance to win. But those sol- back, I might say with some sense of sein is gone, dug out of a hole in the diers do their duty. They show her- pride, to Thomas Jefferson. He had a ground, put on trial by his own people, oism, courage, and valor, and no one— hand in writing them. Somehow this and executed. no one—can take that away from them. magnificent institution, the Senate, The second reason the President said This political debate about the wis- has been able to serve our great Repub- we had to invade Iraq was to find and dom of the President’s foreign policy lic these 200-some-odd years. destroy weapons of mass destruction. has reached a point where we have a Apart from procedure—and it seems Well, we have been looking for 41⁄2 number of amendments on the floor. to me I recall that at an earlier junc- years, Mr. President, for weapons of The Republican leadership has estab- ture in the spring when we were debat- mass destruction, and we cannot find lished hurdles and blockades—every- ing certain amendments on Iraq, the one. So that reason for the invasion of thing they can find—to stop us from a Senator from Virginia had an amend- American forces is long gone. And the vote that reflects the feelings of the ment. It got over 50 votes. It was a bi- final, of course, was to protect any American people. Mr. President, you partisan amendment. That amend- threat of Iraq to America’s security. I know why? They are afraid of what the ment, quite interesting, while it failed can tell you that after Saddam Hussein American people want. They are afraid to reach the 60-vote margin, it was was deposed and dispatched quickly by the American people may prevail. So picked up by the appropriators and our fine military, and when weapons of they have dreamed up this procedural word for word written into the appro- mass destruction were not found, Iraq requirement of 60 votes, a requirement priations bill. was no threat to the United States. that did not take place on the Iraq It required, among other things, that Now comes the new Republican ra- amendments on previous Defense au- the President report on July 15. That tionale, the Cornyn-McConnell ration- thorization bills, a requirement that report, I think, was of value. People ale: We need to stay in Iraq until they did not take place when it came to our can differ with it. I know it attracted a resolve century-old battles over the Is- supplemental. lot of attention and widespread press lamic religion. We need to stay in Iraq We have offered them: Let’s have a coverage. It was of value. until they decide whether they want to majority vote. Let’s speak as a Senate That report also set up an inde- come together as a nation. We need to to this issue seriously, an up-or-down pendent group. I consulted with my stay in Iraq until the Parliament de- vote on our amendment, an up-or-down good friend, the chairman, Senator cides to roll up its sleeves and make EVIN, and told him I felt all the years vote on their amendment. They re- L important political decisions about we have been working together we get jected it. Sixty votes—they have it their future. Just how long will that a lot of facts from the Pentagon about wired. They have it figured out. There be? How many American soldiers will the status of Iraq’s security forces. is one thing they don’t have figured be called into action for those goals? Shouldn’t we have an independent out and that is how they are going to How many times will Congress be group not affiliated with the Depart- go home and explain this situation, called on to vote for authorization of ment of Defense—I am not, in any way, how will these Senators go back to force to reach these objectives? impugning the accuracy of their facts— their States after they have told their They have told us what it is all have an independent group give us a people they are giving up on the Presi- about. From the point of view of the second opinion. dent’s policy in Iraq and explain why Bush administration and their sup- GEN Jim Jones, former Commandant they didn’t support the only amend- porters on the Republican side of the of the Marine Corps, offered to head up ment that will seriously change our aisle, there is no end in sight in our oc- that group. I talked with him about it. policy in Iraq? cupation of Iraq. They would have us He thought about it a long time. He de- stay there for a long time. The Amer- I don’t think they can. They can talk cided to do it. He has about 18 individ- ican people know better. They under- about supporting other amendments. uals with military experience and two stand the sacrifices we have made. There is only one amendment by the former police chiefs. They got back The President likes to define this in Senator from Rhode Island, Mr. REED, this weekend from a very intensive 1- terms of victory and defeat, saying if and the Senator from Michigan, Mr. week schedule studying these situa- we start bringing American troops LEVIN, that puts a timetable to bring tions. So there is a great convergence home, somehow, in his mind, that is a this war to a close that doesn’t ask the of information that will be brought to defeat. I say to the President, there are President to consider our point of view bear and made public the first week in several things he should consider. We but says we will use our congressional September. were not defeated when we deposed powers to require of the President a But back to this question before us. Saddam Hussein. We were successful. change in policy. Only one vote. Every The distinguished Republican leader We were not defeated when we scoured other vote these Senators may cast, put an amendment up. I would like to that country and found no weapons of they are going to say: Oh, I told you I ask my distinguished colleague if he mass destruction. We were successful. disagreed with the President and that would cover with me the provisions and We were not defeated when we gave the is why I voted this way. what his views are on some of the find- Iraqi people a chance for the first free Let me tell you, they don’t stand the ings in the amendment. election in their history. We were suc- test of scrutiny. Look carefully at This is a sense of the Senate on the cessful. We were not defeated when those amendments. See if they require consequences of a failed state in Iraq. they were allowed to form their own of the President a change in policy. See Much of this material was put before Government to plan for their own fu- if they bring one American soldier safe- the Senate a few days ago, filed by our ture. We were successful. We certainly ly home. If they don’t, then they don’t distinguished colleague from Texas, have not been defeated day to day with achieve the goals the American people Mr. CORNYN. Would the Senator from the courage of our men and women in expect of us. Illinois engage me in asking a few uniform. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, at questions about it or is there another I hear an argument from time to some point, I would be privileged if I time he would be willing to do it? time as well: If our troops start coming could enter into a colloquy with my Mr. DURBIN. No, if I may say to my home now and things go badly in Iraq, valued friend. So at the proper junc- colleague from Virginia, I will consider those who have served and sacrificed ture in his remarks, perhaps we could this colloquy to be in the form of a and even those who have died will have have a bit of a colloquy. question without yielding the floor.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:38 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.019 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 Mr. WARNER. Yes, of course, Mr. their future. It is certainly not in their to make sure the growth of al-Qaida is President. best interest, if they want to develop, stopped. Mr. DURBIN. Please proceed. for example, an oil industry that is Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I say to Mr. WARNER. For instance, the first going to fuel their economy and im- the Senator most respectfully, I know finding: prove the lives of the people, to allow no one over here who wants to try to A failed state in Iraq would become a safe terrorist groups to run without re- do a precipitous withdrawal or lessen haven for Islamic radicals, including al straint. our efforts against al-Qaida. As a mat- Qaeda and Hezbollah, who are determined to So, yes, I think that is a concern ter of fact, we want to reinforce our ef- attack the United States and United States they should have as a nation, and that forts against al-Qaida. We can go back allies. is why the second part of the Levin- and argue the numerical presence of al- We know from experience in Afghani- Reed amendment is so important. We Qaida at the time we went in. I do re- stan that bin Laden occupied a piece of reserve the right for American forces call that very vividly and conducted territory there and set up his training to help train and equip the Iraqi sol- many hearings in the Armed Services camp. Much of the training that led to diers, Army, and police. Committee. Al-Qaida was not high on the horrific damage to our Nation, loss Fighting terrorism, we now see most the scope. There was mention of it. We of life and property, occurred there—of often is a military function, but I have to deal with the facts that exist course, September 11. Does the Senator think historically it has been a police now, and it is clear, for whatever rea- not agree—I am curious, I would like function. Regardless of which, we re- son, they are now in that area in sig- to get some understanding of what the serve in the Levin-Reed amendment nificant numbers larger than when we Senator’s thoughts are on this sense of the right for America to continue to went in. I, personally, feel it is not as the Senate. invest in the Iraqi Army and police a consequence of our military action Mr. DURBIN. First, I wish to express force, for that very reason, so there is thus far. They simply see the terrific my thinking and feelings about the internal stability in Iraq, even as our divisions between the Sunni culture Senator from Virginia, whom I respect combat forces are removed. and the culture of the Shia, and they very much, who served our country so Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I appre- are trying to foment among those two well in so many capacities. He is the ciate that answer. I think there is a venerable religious cultures as much longest serving Senator from the State provision—as a matter of fact, the fighting as they possibly can. I think of Virginia in the history of the United amendment Senator LUGAR and I filed we both have to agree, to that extent, States of America. has very much the same language in it. they have been successful. Mr. WARNER. One other, Mr. Presi- Let’s proceed to No. 3. Clearly, al-Qaida has as its main dent, was a bit longer. I am No. 2, kind The Iraq Study Group noted that ‘‘Al goal, at such time as possible, to bring of like the Senator from Illinois, No. 2. Qaeda will portray any failure by the United about further harm to the United Mr. DURBIN. Second longest in the States in Iraq as a significant victory that States of America. There is no doubt in history of the State of Virginia and will be featured prominently as they recruit my mind, and I am sure there is no who has been a constructive partner in for their cause in the region and around the doubt in the mind of the Senator from our efforts to deal with this issue of world.’’ Illinois. So I think anything that is Iraq. Even before other Senators on his That concerns me. I think there is portrayed as a failure of our commit- side of the aisle questioned, spoke out, some truth to that statement. ment in Iraq could be utilized, as I he was there, and I respect him very Mr. DURBIN. The Senator from Vir- said, for recruitment of their troops, much for that effort. ginia served on the Intelligence Com- whether in Iraq, Afghanistan or else- Mr. President, I say to the Senator mittee, as I did for 4 years. I think he where in the world. from Virginia that the Levin-Reed served longer. He will recall we were Mr. DURBIN. May I say to the Sen- amendment is conscious of the very told by our intelligence agencies that ator from Virginia in response that I first point he made, saying that even our invasion of Iraq has led to an emer- believe—and I think the Levin-Reed redeploying troops, we would reserve gence of al-Qaida terrorism in that amendment addresses this in section the right to use our soldiers, use our country. Sadly, these terrorists are 3—we also should be thinking beyond troops to stop the expansion of al- taking their training by trying to kill the parameters of our current discus- Qaida. So we are not walking away American soldiers and those who sup- sion about military prisons and about from that threat. port us. other nations in the region. I am sure Al-Qaida, as the Senator from Vir- So my feeling is that the current the Senator from Virginia is going to ginia knows, were the real culprits on strategy we have been using, unfortu- bring that up, too, as part of it. 9/11. They are the ones who are sworn nately, is fueling this growth in ter- It strikes me at this point in time enemies of the United States and in rorism, growth in al-Qaida, the pres- that other nations in the region inter- what we believe. I don’t believe any ence of all these combat troops. ested in stability in their own coun- Senator on my side, in the Levin-Reed I sincerely believe we have to under- tries and stability overall have not ac- amendment or otherwise, has sug- stand that fighting al-Qaida, fighting cepted or shouldered the responsibility gested we would not continue to work terrorism is still a high priority. This they should. Whether it is the Arab to stop the advance of al-Qaida and its administration was diverted from our League or some other group, they need evil scheme. first priority. to step forward and say that the terri- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I think The Senator from Virginia may re- torial integrity of Iraq, the stability of the Senator is accurate. I have studied member that after 9/11, within days, Iraq is in the best interests of the re- the Levin amendment. I am opposed to the President came to the Senate and gion. I don’t think they are going to do it because of the fixed timetables. But asked us to declare war on al-Qaida and that as long as the U.S. presence is so let’s proceed to the second one. I think those responsible for 9/11. The vote was overwhelming, as long as we are the we have covered the first, and I find it unanimous. Every Senator voted in issue. If the issue is Iraq and its future, very helpful. favor of that request, both political I think it is more likely these coun- The second finding: parties. Those were sworn enemies of tries will step forward, and this Levin- The Iraq Study Group report found that the United States who had killed 3,000 Reed amendment makes that point. ‘‘[a] chaotic Iraq could provide a still strong- innocent people. But we lost sight of What we are talking about is a com- er base of operations for terrorists who seek that goal. Instead of focusing on Af- prehensive strategy to deal with the fu- to act regionally or even globally.’’ ghanistan, the Taliban, and al-Qaida, ture of Iraq. To me that seems to have some basis we were diverted into Iraq. Mr. WARNER. But I say, in response in fact. Does the Senator agree with I say to the Senator from Virginia, as to my distinguished colleague, it is for that? we start bringing combat soldiers out that very reason the President is dis- Mr. DURBIN. I say to the Senator of Iraq, I don’t believe we should walk patching the Secretaries of State and from Virginia in response, at some away from our responsibility in Af- Defense into that region, to bring that point, the Iraqis have to take control ghanistan, fighting the Taliban, work- point very clearly, this problem which of their country, their territory, and ing on the border with Pakistan to try is being experienced in Iraq. And when

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But thus far, the bordering na- Senator LUGAR is a sense-of-the-Senate became law many years ago—each tions certainly have not stepped up, in amendment. He is a veteran lawmaker President has acknowledged that in my estimation, to take a constructive and knows a sense-of-the-Senate reso- spirit they are complying with the di- role. If anything, we have, in Syria and lution does not have the power of law. rections of the Congress, but they do Iran, pretty convincing evidence that It is to suggest policy changes to the not want it put into law. they are taking steps antithetical to administration. The difference with Mr. DURBIN. May I ask the Senator bringing about a resolution of some Levin-Reed, if I am not mistaken, is we from Virginia, and I know this is not sort of peace and stability in Iraq. are dealing with legislative language. following the exact process of our Sen- Mr. DURBIN. I might say, in re- We are actually changing the law of ate rules, but I would ask him if he sponse to the Senator from Virginia, the land when it comes to our forces in would address a point I made earlier; that I don’t recall the exact vote, but Iraq. That is significantly different. that the authorization for the use of when Senator LIEBERMAN offered an This is self-enforcing, the Levin-Reed force which President George W. Bush amendment to this bill last week relat- amendment. Sense-of-the-Senate reso- brought before us in October 2002 was ing to Iran, the vote was overwhelm- lutions, either by Senator LUGAR or explicit in the reasons for our invasion ingly bipartisan. We agree with that. Senator CORNYN notwithstanding, will of Iraq—the threat of Saddam Hussein, How do you contain Iran? How do you not change the policy. They do not the threat of weapons of mass destruc- stop Iraq from becoming an Iranian cli- have the binding impact of law as the tion, and any threat of that nation to ent state? Levin-Reed amendment does. the security of the United States. Does There is so much we can do, but the Mr. WARNER. We have to always the Senator from Virginia believe that region has to respond. The Senator monitor ourselves with the Constitu- authorization of the use of force ap- from Virginia knows as well as I do tion of the United States, and it explic- plies to the current circumstance in that there is division within the Is- itly gives to the President the power as Iraq today? lamic religion and that the Sunni fac- Commander in Chief to direct our Mr. WARNER. Well, I was going to tion or element is the most dominant forces and to employ such strategy as speak on that later tonight when I ad- in that region and around the world. he deems necessary to defend the secu- dress my colleagues and point to the Mr. WARNER. By far. I think it has rity interests of our country. That is CONGRESSIONAL RECORD today, which been 90 percent—— Mr. DURBIN. An overwhelming per- my concern with my distinguished col- contains the amendment by Senator centage. league, Senator LEVIN, and he and I LUGAR and myself. But, essentially, we Mr. WARNER.—are associated with have worked here in this Chamber now bring to the attention of the Senate the Sunni perspective versus about 10 in our 29th year, for those following and provide the following language for or less percent the Shia. this debate. My concern is that Con- the President, if I may read it, on page Mr. DURBIN. So it does not seem to gress become involved in military S 9224 of Friday’s CONGRESSIONAL be in the best interest of other Islamic strategy and writing into law precisely RECORD, in our section: states to see the development of a Shia what is done. I think that is crossing a The findings that supported H.J. Res. 114, force that combines Iraq and Iran. So constitutional issue. Public Law 107–243, which was enacted in 2002 my feeling is, again either through the I would like to continue with my col- and which authorized the President to use United Nations, through NATO, league. the Armed Forces of the United States through other groups, but trying to Mr. DURBIN. I might just say that I against Iraq, require review and revision. make this a much more inclusive ef- am glad my colleague from West Vir- So, Senator, I have gone on record, fort, that we have a much better ginia is not on the floor because I don’t together with my colleague, Senator chance. have my Constitution in my pocket. LUGAR, that this is necessary, and we The problem is clear: As long as it is But certainly article I, section 8— further call on the President—and I the United States dominating the thank you, Senator, for covering for read the bill. agenda in Iraq, it is an obstacle for me here—says—if the Senator from Mr. LEVIN. What section are you other countries to get involved. I sa- Virginia will bear with me for just one reading? lute the Secretary of Defense and the moment. Mr. WARNER. Reading section 3 of Secretary of State for their efforts, but Mr. WARNER. I know the provision my amendment, and it is on page S 9224 I think we have complicated the situa- quite well. It is on the regulation. of Friday’s CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. tion dramatically with the length of Mr. DURBIN. To raise and support Mr. LEVIN. What section of the bill? this war and the visibility of the armies, provide and maintain a navy, Mr. WARNER. It is our amendment, United States as the lead force in this provide for militia, to provide for orga- it is on page 14 of our amendment. invasion. nizing, arming, and disciplining the Mr. LEVIN. Is there a number? Mr. WARNER. We have to decide on militia, and for governing such part of Mr. WARNER. The amendment is at the facts as they exist now, and I think them as may be employed—there may the desk, on page 14. our Government has. But even in the be another section here I am over- Mr. LEVIN. If the Senator would recent words of the President, he wants looking. yield so we can follow him, I wondered to intensify the participation of other Mr. WARNER. I think you have if there is a number in front of the nations in this situation. about got it, if I may say. paragraph you are reading. My colleague, Senator LUGAR, in pre- Mr. DURBIN. Within the powers of Mr. WARNER. I will hand you my paring our amendment—and he is quite Congress, we are not silent when it copy. expert in this area—has a considerable comes to the conduct of our military in Mr. LEVIN. Section 14. portion of our amendment—again, a this country. Mr. WARNER. I wanted to read the sense of the Senate—directed at steps Mr. WARNER. No, we are on a co- important second sentence—I actually our country could be taking to aug- equal basis, as the Senator well knows. wrote this provision myself; Senator ment those steps already taken. He re- Mr. DURBIN. To make rules for the LUGAR concurred in it—the second sen- cently met with the Secretary of State. Government and regulation of the land tence, after addressing the fact that we They had a discussion here a few days and naval forces. Article I, section 8 of felt it required review by the Congress ago, prior to our entering the amend- the Constitution. of the United States. That is the one ment on this very matter. So we are Mr. WARNER. Well, I remember on required under the appropriations bill moving forward. this floor and my distinguished col- language, which we passed here—not I think my colleague and I have no league from Michigan remembers when passed; 50-some-odd Senators voted for difference on the need to involve the Senator BYRD argued very persuasively it when I put it up.

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I was one of the ferent appropriations bills that have is the very reason I asked Senator four Senators who wrote the language, been passed authorizing the President LUGAR to join me in raising it again. I and if I may engage my colleagues, the to use these funds. think it is incumbent upon the Con- law, 107–243, provided support for U.S. Again, it is sort of de facto recogni- gress to debate it. But we certainly diplomatic efforts. That is section 2. tion that the language still stands. But have passed by and legislated many The Congress of the United States supports my thought is that the American peo- times, with full knowledge that this is the efforts by the President to (1) strictly enforce through the United Na- ple, the world is entitled to Congress the basis on which the funds we have tions Security Council all relevant Security addressing it and, hopefully, we can re- appropriated are being utilized for the Council resolutions regarding Iraq, and en- solve it and put down in greater detail forces. courages him in those efforts; and the authority that the Congress wishes Mr. DURBIN. I might say to the Sen- (2) obtain prompt and decisive action by to give the President as he moves for- ator from Virginia, I have been asked the Security Council to ensure that Iraq ward, having hopefully given the Con- to file a motion, which I am going to abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and gress the benefit of such revisions in do at this time. I will send this to the noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council policy as he deems necessary in early desk. resolutions. October this year. Mr. WARNER. Madam President, we Section 3. Authorization for the use of Mr. DURBIN. I might say to the Sen- will go off the colloquy for that pur- United States Armed Forces. ator from Virginia, I am going to yield pose? That is the provision Senator LUGAR because I wish to allow the Senator AMENDMENT NO. 2252 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2241 and I address in our amendment. That from Michigan, if he wishes, to con- Mr. DURBIN. Yes. I send an amend- authorization is very short, and I tinue this colloquy. But I wish to say ment to the desk. would like to engage in the reading of what the Senator from Virginia has The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. it. said is troubling to me as an individual STABENOW). The clerk will report. Authorization for use of United States Senator in this regard. I was one of 23 The legislative clerk read as follows: Armed Forces. The President is authorized Senators who voted against the author- The Senator from Illinois [Mr. DURBIN] to use the Armed Forces of the United States ization of the use of force in Iraq. I be- proposes an amendment numbered 2252 to as he determines to be necessary and appro- lieved it was wrong. My position did amendment No. 2241. priate in order to The amendment is as follows: (1) defend the national security of the not prevail. United States against the continuing threat Mr. WARNER. That is this bill we are At the end of the amendment add the fol- posed by Iraq; and discussing became law. lowing: (2) enforce all relevant United Nations Se- Mr. DURBIN. The majority position This section shall take effect one day after curity Council resolutions regarding Iraq. in the Senate at that time, even the the bill’s enactment. So one is the benchmark, the under- majority position on my side of the Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask lying statement by the Congress which aisle, voted for the authorization of unanimous consent that no motions to gives rise to the actions today to sup- force. commit be in order prior to the cloture port the President, but I believe that in I had believed, and this goes back to votes on Wednesday. view of all that has transpired in the earlier service in the House, that once The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there nearly 5 years—this will be 5 years Congress has spoken before the Nation, objection? Without objection, it is so since we passed this in October—it is we move forward together. That is why ordered. the duty of the Congress to review it, I have supported the appropriations Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I and we have asked in our amendment necessary for the forces in the field, yield the floor and thank the Senator for the President to come forth with even though I disagree with the policy from Virginia. Mr. WARNER. I thank my colleague. proposals. and voted against the authorization of Mr. DURBIN. If the Senator will force. I have always believed they de- We did get part way into one of the yield, I would like to ask a very point- serve to have the training, the equip- pending amendments, and that is the ed question. And I think I know the an- ment, whatever is necessary, to come amendment of Senator MCCONNELL. I swer, but I want to get his opinion. home safely. wish we had gotten one paragraph fur- Does the Senator from Virginia believe I would say to the Senator from Vir- ther and that is the National Intel- that today this administration is using ginia, his observation a moment ago is ligence Estimate, its conclusions. As a military force in Iraq beyond the scope troubling. I don’t wish to put words in matter of fact, I understand another of our authorization for the use of force his mouth, but when I asked whether updated intelligence estimate is soon in October of 2002? we were asking beyond the scope of the going to be received by the Congress Mr. WARNER. I think the President original authorization, the Senator and the American public. The National can still act within that language right from Virginia said that with each sub- Intelligence Estimate states: there—defend the national security of sequent Defense authorization bill and Al-Qaida would attempt to use Anbar prov- the United States against the con- appropriations bill, we were reauthor- ince to plan further attacks outside of Iraq; Neighboring countries would consider ac- tinuing threat posed by Iraq. The Gov- izing. I use that word, but I don’t want tively intervening in Iraq; and ernment of Iraq that existed at the to presume the Senator said that word. Sectarian violence would significantly in- time this was written is gone; that was That is how I interpret it. crease in Iraq accompanied by massive civil- Saddam Hussein. There is a new gov- Mr. WARNER. I said those words. I ian casualties and displacement. ernment there. But they, unfortu- stand by those words. I said ‘‘de facto’’ That is my concern with the Levin nately, have not exercised the full con- because there was every available amendment. If we go in and announce trol, the full reins of sovereignty that means in the course of the debate on with concrete law as to what our tac- the people of Iraq, voting freely, have our authorizations bill for colleagues tics should be, and we have this fixed given them. We set up the structure, to come and challenge this. No one did. timetable, with all due respect to my the infrastructure that enabled those As a matter of fact, the first ref- friend, I cannot support that. votes to take place, and we gave them erence to this occurred when I was I thank my colleague. a measure of security so that they chairman of the committee and I re- Mr. DURBIN. I thank the Senator could go to the polls and vote. But, in member, it was last fall—I think it was from Virginia and I yield the floor. my judgment, this language still un- General Abizaid, I asked him about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- derpins the President’s actions. this very provision. It is in the RECORD. ator from Alabama. I would remind the Senator, in a I said I was concerned about whether Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, we way, each authorization act of the there was an obligation of Congress to are talking about some very serious

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Washington at Valley Forge or the called ‘‘surge’’ that President Bush and To my distinguished colleague, the burning of our own Capitol by the Brit- the Defense Department requested. assistant Democratic majority leader, ish in 1812 or the brutal bloody Civil This is the surge that has, a few weeks Senator DURBIN, I would say one thing War or the massive deaths in World ago, reached its full strength. After the about a change in strategy. We voted War I or the attack on Pearl Harbor or full debate, Congress could have said to change our strategy. We voted 80 to the Italian campaign, the ferocious no to the President on his request for 14, 53 days ago, to change our strategy, battles for Iwo Jima, Okinawa, D–Day, the surge and not provided those funds. to send General Petraeus and fund the the Battle of the Bulge or the Chosin Fourteen Senators did vote no. But surge that is going on in Iraq. That is Reservoir in the Korean war? These are we said yes by an overwhelming vote of our strategy. We just voted on this. In major moments in American history, 80 to 14. On May 24, less than 2 months fact, a few weeks ago, the last part of and blunders in strategy and tactics ago, we authorized the surge and, more that surge arrived in Iraq. What, are and timing occurred in almost every importantly, we passed an emergency we going to change it again, this one of them. Many errors occurred. supplemental to fund this surge. Noth- month? Failures that cost lives unnecessarily, ing required us in Congress to do that. Later this week, we will vote on the placed our Nation at greater risk than We concluded it was the right thing to Levin amendment to decide whether to was necessary. But that is the nature do, considering the serious alternatives change, again, our strategy in Iraq. of war. that existed. Changing strategy by Congress during Enemies lose a great deal of sleep Because of the concerns we all had at a time of war, particularly making trying to figure out what the weak- that time, we required an interim re- changes that are opposed by the mili- nesses are of their adversary and try- port on July 15th, which has been retary and our Commander in Chief, is ing to exploit that, and frequently they ceived on time. We also called for a not a small matter. Our decisions deal are successful, to a point. But certainly complete report from General with war and how to achieve peace and it is appropriate, even in times of war, Petraeus, in September, on the status will affect the safety and the mission that the Congress question and chal- of his efforts and our soldiers’ work. of those magnificent men and women lenge the Commander in Chief and our Of course, we had voted to confirm who now serve us in Iraq. military generals. But that challenge General Petraeus by a vote of 99 to 0 to For the busy American, the casual must be, no matter how vigorous, re- command this operation. There was no observer, and even the world citizen, it sponsible, and honest. Our domestic mistake then concerning the serious- may be this is an appropriate time to politics are quite partisan, true; and, ness of the situation we were in. As vote on this subject again. Certainly, frankly, I have been a little dis- General Petraeus described the chal- the frustration in our country and in- appointed at the nature of the debate I lenge: side all of us is high and we are deeply have heard this afternoon. Republican It is difficult but not impossible. concerned. this and Republican that and President We were in no way misled about the I would note that I think all of us Bush this and President Bush that—it difficulties we faced, nor were we un- agree that quite a number of errors sounds more like politics than a sin- aware of the most serious ramifica- have taken place in our military ac- cere effort to reach the proper decision tions of a failure in Iraq. tions in Iraq. I suggest perhaps the about what our future course should Thus, on May 24, this Congress, with most serious error was our belief that be. an overwhelming majority, said: Let’s we could, too readily, alter this Gov- Still, no one should deny that a con- go with the surge. But we said: General ernment in Iraq and create a new gov- gressional response to a war, a war Petraeus, we will expect you to give us ernment that would be effective vir- that over three-quarters of us voted to a full, complete, and honest report in tually overnight. authorize, should rise above political September as to how it is going with That is contrary to good, conserv- gain. With some exceptions, this Con- the good and the bad, and set out spe- ative principles. These people in Iraq gress I think has done so. cific benchmarks we want you to ad- have never had a heritage of a func- Truly, there is great concern in our dress. That he promised to, do, and off tioning government other than bru- land about the war in Iraq. It is real he went. tality, and it is very difficult to do. I and justified. I readily admit my con- Yet even before the personnel who think we are finding out it is very dif- cern. I will admit I am not able to were to be deployed to effect this surge ficult to do. It can’t be done as quickly state with certainty today what our had even arrived in Iraq, the Demo- as many of us would like to have long-term course should ultimately be cratic majority leader, Senator REID, thought when this activity was begun or how this will all play out in the end. who voted for the surge, to my dismay, some years ago. Therefore, I do not contest the sin- declared it a failure. While the troops But with regard to this change in cerity of those who will disagree with were still arriving, the Democratic policy, I suggest the Members in the my conclusions. leader, the majority leader of the Sen- Senate know better. We know it is not I can only state my views honestly ate, declared the surge a failure. appropriate to be changing our policy and forthrightly because that is what I To me it is unthinkable that this again. We know that any nation, espe- have been elected to do, and that is Congress would pull the plug on this cially one that aspires to be a great na- what our soldiers who depend on us for operation before it has had a fair tion, must deal with these life-and- support expect of me. chance to work, and we have had a fair death matters with maturity and First, I strongly believe this Nation chance to evaluate its effectiveness. sound judgment. We know if we were to cannot flop around, changing its policy We voted for it 53 days ago. What must lift our eyes off politics and emotion, from month to month. That would be the world community think, friend and that our country, striving to do good, immature. It would result in bad exe- adversary alike? Does not such imma- is facing a most difficult challenge in cution of this military effort, this war. turity of action reflect poorly on us as Iraq. Things have not gone well. Our It would demoralize our soldiers who a nation? Nothing has occurred since terrorist enemies are watching our pol- are walking the streets of Iraq this that time of decision in May to justify itics with great interest. Sometimes very moment because we sent them concluding that the situation in Iraq they play us like a Stradivarius. And there. has significantly changed for the so our allies are watching. So, indeed, Additionally, this Congress funded worse? In fact, there are indications is the whole world. The terrorists are their military operations. We funded that some improvements have oc- quite sophisticated and strive to them. Our duly elected President, our curred. We know that General produce a continuous series of bloody Commander in Chief, has directed the Petraeus, last year, after two tours in headlines to affect American public policy with the advice of his com- Iraq, 2 years over there, came home opinion. Our judgment, our character, manders in the field. That is what it is. and last year wrote the Department of

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We owe them the same courage July 15 report that shows limited early defeated in 50 days, or 90 days, or 120 and character they are displaying right progress in only some areas means days. now. On the birthday of our Army, I General Petraeus has failed? All the Victory, we must admit—if you read was at a celebration and met a young extra soldiers arrived there only 3 his manual—takes time, diligence, de- soldier. I thanked him for his service weeks ago. termination, and smart application of and began to explain my concern about It is also important to note that the politics, weaponry, and forces. His the long deployments we were asking benchmarks seemed to focus on the manual sets out methods for how to them to undertake. He cut in, saying, performance we wish to see by the cen- achieve victory against an insurgency, ‘‘Senator, we just want to win.’’ Before tral government, and they have not the methods for victory. all that is just, this Congress must not been meeting their responsibilities, in There is simply no basis at this point fail such men. my view. I had my sixth visit there to conclude that our soldiers, sailors, The Levin amendment is pernicious this spring. I was able to share that airmen, and marines have failed in exe- in more ways than I am able to discuss view and that frustration of the Amer- cuting this policy. In fact, they are at this time. It must not pass. We know ican people with the top leaders in moving out with vigor. After seeing a a full review of our policies will occur Iraq, including Prime Minister Maliki. reduction of sectarian violence in in September. We agreed on that in We believe they need to do more in the Baghdad by two-thirds. This is the sec- May. That is critically important and central government. tarian violence, the murders that were valuable. I support such a review. I am But, for example, the benchmarks occurring between hit squads, Shia and open minded about what we will decide provided no credit at all for the stun- Sunni, as a result of the violence to do in September. ning progress that has occurred in the kicked off by the attack by al-Qaida on I hope and pray we will be able to real-Anbar region, progress that has re- the Samara mosque, and their deter- duce the number of our soldiers and sulted at the ground level where Sunni mined, effective policy to create vio- begin a mature, effective way to reduce tribal leaders have partnered with the lence between the Shia and the Sunni. that deployment in Iraq, but we will marines to rout whole groups of al- That is what al-Qaida set out to do, decide our next step then. To execute a Qaida operatives. and they succeeded last year. precipitous withdrawal from Iraq now, Similar progress, though smaller, it We have seen that drop by two- regardless of the conditions on the bat- appears, seems to be occurring in other thirds, although bombings still occur, tlefield, and regardless of the advice of areas at the local level. So the bench- and the bombings are suicidal, many our commanders in the field, is un- marks do not consider those events and times with large bombs that kill large thinkable. It would be a stain on this whether progress is being made, but numbers of civilians in shopping areas. Senate for years to come. they are important as we evaluate But today some of our troops are mov- Has anybody bothered to express an what our situation truly is. We must ing out of Baghdad into the toughest interest in what General Petraeus has remember that while sectarian vio- areas outside Baghdad, such as the to say about it? Things don’t always go lence continues, and it has occurred in Dyala Province, and making, it ap- well. My favorite statue in Washington large part as a direct result of al- pears, progress there. is one that conveys the most historical Qaida’s strategy to foment it, safety As our soldiers confront enemy import, I think, the one of General and security in the capital city is im- strongholds, some of which have never Grant right down here in front of the portant in furthering political rec- before been cleared, they demonstrate Capitol. He sits astride his horse, his onciliation. professionalism and courage that re- campaign hat pulled down, his coat I wish I could agree with the idea of flect the finest qualities that have ever wrapped around, his head tilted slight- my able colleague Senator LEVIN when been demonstrated by American sol- ly forward, a perfect picture of deter- he declared that peace and security in diers. mination in the face of great difficulty. Iraq can only come as a result of a po- Nor, let me add, has anything oc- It is said 600,000 died in that war on litical settlement. Thus, he would sug- curred that suggests this new strategy both sides. Over 440,000 Americans died gest if a parliament cannot settle all of is flawed and will not succeed and in World War II. This Nation has seen the difficult political issues on the should be abandoned 53 days since we dark days before, days darker than timetable we set, we must leave, be- agreed to see it forward. these. So let’s keep our poise and our cause this is the only thing that will So with respect, I conclude it would wits about us. Let’s give General make them agree on policy, our threat- be irresponsible in the extreme to have Petraeus and his courageous military ening to leave, and our actual leaving, this bunch of politicians sitting in air- personnel a chance to effect the strat- it appears, because his amendment conditioned offices in Washington re- egy we agreed on and asked him to ef- would require an actual departure from verse a strategy we approved 53 days fect. much of Iraq. ago. But that is exactly what the There are other important issues I Well, I wish it were so easy. But, in Levin-Reed amendment would do. will suggest to my colleagues as we dis- truth, our commanders believe, our I have tremendous respect for Sen- cuss the Levin amendment. I will note State Department believes, and I be- ator LEVIN. He is a superb chairman of a few briefly. lieve, it is far more complicated than the Armed Services Committee. But I The surge report. The language in that. Of course, a political settlement do not agree with him on this point. I our affirmation of the surge in May and reconciliations are critical to any do not believe this is right. called for a report that had bench- long-term stability. But will not a re- If you were a soldier or a marine and marks for improvements in Iraq. Those duction of violence and a more secure you had just moved into a tough ter- benchmarks have been much com- Baghdad be an event that will make rorist neighborhood in Iraq, following mented upon, but these benchmarks for political progress more possible? That the directions given to you by your improvement did not declare that all is what the generals are telling us, that President and your Congress, and you or any of the benchmarks must be met when the capital city is in a constant saw your comrades take casualties, by September or even by July 15, the state of violence and disorder, how can maybe killed in the course of executing time of our interim report. They were we expect the Parliament to be able to that policy, all in the belief that some- to be objective markers by which we function and to provide a peaceful set- body up there back in Washington had could judge progress and lack of it, and tlement of the disputes that need to be finally settled on a workable plan for they were surely not exhaustive of settled long term for a healthier Iraq? victory, and then before your work is every issue and challenge we faced in I think we have a new strategy. We half done, in less than 2 months, you Iraq. voted on it 53 days ago. We agreed to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:49 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.028 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9247 fund it. That is what the Congress does, ernment. I will soon demonstrate that program. Employers can go online we either put up the money or we do a lot of departments are already doing quickly and very easily when hiring an not put up the money. By a vote of 80 it. But we ought to, particularly in a individual. It has been voluntary since to 14 we put up the money to fund this bill such as this, make sure the Depart- its inception. strategy. We asked for a report in Sep- ment of Defense is using it in every re- The basic pilot program was origi- tember, and now we have an amend- spect. nally authorized in 1996, reauthorized ment that has garnered quite a lot of The second part of the amendment in 2001, and expanded and extended political headlines and provided a lot would require all Department of De- again in 2003. Originally, the authoriza- of forums, a lot of ability to come for- fense contractors to use the basic pilot tion allowed six States to participate. ward on the floor of the Senate to at- to check the eligibility of their work- In 2003, the extension allowed employ- tack President Bush and Republicans, ers. The reason this is needed and why ers in all 50 States to voluntarily use but it is not a very responsible thing. it is appropriate in the bill before us is, the program. The immigration bill be- The responsible thing is for us to do the Immigration Reform and Control fore the Senate I have already referred what we said 53 days ago—to demand a Act of 1986 makes it unlawful for em- to, last year and this year, would have full, complete, and honest report by ployers to knowingly—and I emphasize required all employers to use the basic General Petraeus in September, and at ‘‘knowingly’’—hire and employ aliens pilot program over a period of time, that point to evaluate the situation in not eligible to work in this country. It meaning phasing it in. Both the admin- Iraq and establish a strategy and a pol- required employers to check the iden- istration and Congress were poised to icy going forward from there that tity and work eligibility documents for pass legislation mandating participa- serves our national interest. all new employees. tion and argued that this employment I yield the floor. Today, if the documents provided by verification system using Social Secu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- an employee reasonably appear on rity was crucial to enforcing the laws tinguished Senator from Iowa. their face to be genuine, then the em- on the books and getting around this Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I ployer has met its document review ob- problem of fraudulent documents. ligation, and it has reason to believe it rise to discuss an amendment I can’t Moreover, during the debate on immi- hired somebody who was legally in the offer right now because of the par- gration this year, it was argued that country. So they are off the hook. liamentary situation, but I would like the system was a needed tool for em- They can’t be fined or any other action to discuss the amendment with my col- ployers to check the eligibility of their taken against the employer. But be- leagues so they know it is coming and workers. what it does. yond those documents, the employer I had an opportunity to have a meet- My amendment to the Department of cannot solicit any additional docu- ing way back in January of this year Defense authorization bill is meant to ments from the worker, or they would with Secretary Chertoff about requir- strengthen our efforts to verify if peo- face allegations of employment dis- ing all agencies to use the system and crimination. The easy availability, as ple in the United States are here le- extending the requirement to contrac- we all know, of counterfeit documents gally to do their work. It deals with tors that do business with the Federal has made a mockery of that law that the Department of Defense because Government. The Department of Home- we passed in 1986 which, quite frankly, when it comes to the Department itself land Security responded by saying that I was here and I voted for. We thought and to contractors who do Defense De- 403 Federal agencies are participating partment work, we ought to make sure it would solve all of our problems. Well, we went from 1 million people in the basic pilot program. Moreover, that everybody who is working here being here illegally to 12 million peo- the Department claimed it was explor- has been here legally. That is for two ple, so obviously it didn’t solve any- ing ways to verify all executive branch reasons: One, because that is what the thing. That is because fake documents new hires, and its goal was to ensure law says. You should not be in the are produced by the millions and can that all new hires in the executive country if you don’t have the permis- be obtained cheaply. Thus, our immi- branch are verified through the basic sion of our Government legally to be gration policies benefit unscrupulous pilot program by the end of fiscal year here. No. 2, one of the things we are employers who do not mind hiring ille- 2007; in other words, 3 months from concerned about in enforcing of the im- gal aliens but want to show that they now. migration laws is to make sure that have met the legal requirements, and Currently, all congressional offices terrorists don’t get into the country. then the word ‘‘knowingly’’ being in are required to use the basic pilot pro- We should be particularly concerned the law, if they have reason to believe gram. My office uses this process of that we don’t have people with ter- legally, even if they are here illegally, checking everybody who applies to rorist connections working for our con- unless the employer knows absolutely work for me, and if we are going to hire tractors or working for the Govern- they are not here illegally, then they them, check with the basic pilot pro- ment itself. are off the hook. The problem is, you gram—in other words, Social Secu- Without a doubt, we have an illegal have a lot of these employers who rity—to make sure that everything immigration problem. That was evi- know that even though the documents matches up. Since more than 400 agen- dent from the legitimate hoorah people are fraudulent, that the person is here cies are already using it, including con- raised against the bill and against the illegally, they hire them and never get gressional offices, requiring all agen- amnesty provisions of it and the 2 caught. So we have tried to put this cies beyond the 400 to participate weeks of debate we had this spring on basic pilot program in place to be one would seem to me to not be overly bur- the issue. People are crossing our bor- step beyond where we were in 1986. densome and something we ought to do ders each day to live and work in the Now at the same time, our policies if we want to make sure we don’t hire United States. Some of these individ- harm employers who don’t want to hire people who are here illegally; and, No. uals may have innocent motives but illegal aliens but have no choice but to 2, that the Federal Government would some may not. There may be some ille- accept those fraudulent documents set an example for other employers; gal or undocumented individuals living that they know have a good likelihood and, lastly, as the effort to control the in the shadows who aim to bypass law of being that way. In response to the il- border has something to do with stop- enforcement and do our country harm. legal hiring of immigrants, Congress ping terrorists from coming to this We don’t live in a pre-9/11 world any- created this basic pilot program in country, to make sure that we don’t more, so we must do all we can to pro- 1996. This program allows employers to have people like that working for the tect our country and our assets. check the status of their workers by Federal Government. My amendment would do two things. checking one’s Social Security number With this goal in mind of Homeland First, it would require all Federal Gov- and alien identification number Security to do this for all executive ernment agencies and departments to against the Social Security Adminis- branch hires by the end of this fiscal use what we call the basic pilot pro- tration and Homeland Security data- year, it seems to me to be reasonable gram, also known as the Electronic bases. to make sure we move to make sure Employment Verification System. This Since 1996, the system has been up- that it is done. My amendment, then, would be for all departments of Gov- dated and improved. It is a Web-based clarifies, as I see it, what is existing

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My amendment would I know now the parliamentary situa- cials,’’ reported that Secretary Gates also require those who do business with tion is such that I can’t offer this had ‘‘repeatedly argued that the deten- the Department of Defense to use the amendment at this point. I want to ex- tion facility at Guantanamo Bay, basic pilot program. plain to everybody as I have—and why Cuba, had become so tainted abroad This gets to the second part of the I come to the floor now—so that before that legal proceedings at Guantanamo bill that deals with contractors work- this bill is voted on final passage, I would be viewed as illegitimate.’’ ing for the Federal Government, work- think before the end of this week, we According to the Post, Secretary ing for the Defense Department. There will have a chance to deal with some- Gates ‘‘told President Bush and others have been many examples of people thing that I see as very important from that it should be shut down as quickly here illegally working at military the standpoint of making sure that as possible.’’ bases and installations in the past few laws are abided by, making sure the Let’s make no mistake about it; the years. There have been instances where Federal Government as an employer is current detainees at Guantanamo do Government contractors are employing setting a good example, and making include a number of extremely dan- people who are here illegally and al- sure that we in this country use all the gerous terrorists, with the determina- lowing them to work in sensitive areas. tools necessary to make sure that peo- tion and ability—if given the oppor- I will share some examples. ple who work for anybody using the So- tunity—to inflict harm upon the In April 2005, 86 of 167 employees of a cial Security system as that tool are United States and its citizens. Among company called Naval Coating Incor- here legally and can then be employed. the detainees are 14 senior leaders of porated were found to be hired ille- It overcomes, then, the problems we al-Qaida, including Khalid Shaikh Mo- gally. This company was a military have with fraudulent documents and, hammed, who has confessed to being a contractor that painted ships at naval lastly, securing our borders. mastermind of the September 11 at- stations San Diego. More than half of Who wants to work here should be a tacks, as well as others. We must—and this company’s workers were people tool to make sure terrorists are not we can—hold these enemy combatants here illegally. Yet our Department of working for anybody who works for the in maximum security conditions else- Defense was doing business with this Government, meaning a government where. company that had more than half of its contractor or for a government agency. But the critics of Guantanamo are people illegally employed because they Particularly, that ought to be of most right. The 5-year-old prison at Guanta- were here illegally. concern to us that we do not have that namo is a stain on the honor of our Last year, hundreds of illegal work- type of person working for the Defense country. By holding people at Guanta- ers were found working for a Texas Department—because of national secu- namo without charge, without judicial company which makes millions of rity—or contractors who are doing review, without appropriate legal coun- ready-to-eat meals for our troops in work for the Defense Department, sel—and in the past subjecting many of Iraq. Last July, U.S. Immigration and which is central to our national secu- them to what amounts to torture, re- Customs Enforcement arrested more rity. gardless of how you want to dress it than 60 illegal immigrants at Fort I yield the floor. up—by doing all those things, we have Bragg in North Carolina. In January of The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. forfeited the moral high ground and stand as hypocrites in the eyes of the this year, the Immigration and Cus- SANDERS). The distinguished Senator world. toms Enforcement Agency arrested from Iowa. Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I have As Secretary Gates has argued, any nearly 40 illegal immigrants hired by come to the floor today to reiterate my legal proceedings or convictions now contractors working at three military intention, along with the senior Sen- taking place on Guantanamo will be bases: Fort Benning, Creech Air Force ator from California, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, viewed as illegitimate in the eyes of Base, and Quantico Marine Base. One and the senior Senator from Nebraska, the world. of the illegal workers was reportedly a Mr. HAGEL, to offer legislation to close Perhaps most seriously, from a prag- member of the dangerous MS–13 gang. the U.S. military prison at Guanta- matic standpoint, maintaining the While the Immigration and Customs prison at Guantanamo is simply coun- Enforcement Agency has done its job namo Bay, Cuba. Now, again, we have decided not to terproductive. It has become a propa- to find unauthorized workers at secure offer the measure on the bill before us, ganda bonanza and recruitment tool sites, illegal aliens should not be hired the National Defense Authorization for Islamic fundamentalists. It alien- in the first place. One way to get at the Act. But we certainly will be offering it ates our friends and allies. It detracts problem is to require them to use this as an amendment to the Defense appro- from our ability to regain the moral basic pilot program up front like every priations bill when that bill comes to high ground and rally the world congressional office does, or at least is the floor. One way or another, we in- against the terrorists who threaten us. supposed to do under the law. That is tend to get this legislation passed this The administration has repeatedly why my amendment is needed, requir- year. described detainees at Guantanamo as ing that those who do business with the I think there is remarkable agree- ‘‘the worst of the worst,’’ or, as former Federal Government should be held to ment on the need to find a way to close Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, the same standard as our executive de- this prison. All our closest allies have once described them, the ‘‘most dan- partment agencies, of which as I said, urged that Guantanamo be closed, as gerous, best-trained, vicious killers on 400, according to Secretary Chertoff, have many leaders from across the po- the face of the earth.’’ Unquestionably, are already doing it. So you might say litical spectrum in the United States. some of the detainees fit these descrip- that half of my amendment may not be Last June, after three detainees com- tions. However, an exhaustive study of needed because he wants them all to do mitted suicide in a single day, Presi- Guantanamo detainees conducted by it. But I think we are better off if the dent Bush acknowledged the prison has the nonpartisan and highly regarded law says that they do it, and so I in- damaged America’s reputation abroad. National Journal, last year, came to cluded that in the amendment. He said: the following conclusions: So we need to do this like other peo- No question, Guantanamo sends a signal to A large percentage—perhaps the ma- ple in Government are doing to make some of our friends—provides an excuse, for jority—of the detainees were not cap- sure it is done because we need to have example, to say the United States is not up- tured on any battlefield, let alone on the Federal Government setting an ex- holding the values that they are trying to ‘‘the battlefield in Afghanistan,’’ as ample requiring those who do business encourage other countries to adhere to. President Bush once asserted.

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But the member exactly, but he knew to look even Taliban foot soldiers, let alone al- students refused to go back to class for these certain symbols, these certain Qaida members. until their student leader was released. signs, these certain things he remem- Fourth, the majority of the people at It was time to take the exams, and this bered. So I took the map. Guantanamo were not captured by U.S. was a big deal for families. They were I then went to see Congressman Gus forces but, rather, handed over by re- putting pressure on the university, and Hawkins of California and laid this out ward-seeking Pakistanis and Afghan finally the Government let Cao Nguyen for him and said there might be a pos- warlords and by villagers of highly du- Loi go. They told him at the time, sibility that we could find out once and bious reliability. though, that if he ever said anything, for all whether these tiger cages ex- For example, one of the detainees in they would kill his brother because his isted. He said he would go. We needed Guantanamo is a man who was con- brother was also in the tiger cages. another Congressman. William Ander- scripted by the Taliban to work as an Well, this young man, very bravely, son, Congressman William R. Anderson assistant cook. The U.S. Government’s sought me out, along with Don Luce. from Tennessee, when he heard the ‘‘evidence’’ against this detainee con- Don Luce was a young man who I think story, said: I will go. sists, in its entirety, of the following— at that time had been working for the Keep in mind, Congressman William keep in mind, the evidence against this World Council of Churches in Vietnam. R. Anderson had until that time been a detainee consists, in its entirety, of the If I am not mistaken, I think he was a supporter of the Vietnam war. He following— native of Vermont. Yes, Don Luce was wrote a book once, which is one of my a. Detainee is associated with the Taliban. a native of the State of Vermont. He favorite books. It was called ‘‘Nautilus i. The detainee indicates that he was con- had been over there teaching the Viet- 90 North.’’ This same Congressman An- scripted into the Taliban. namese how to grow sweet potatoes, derson was the first skipper of the first b. Detainee engaged in hostilities against agricultural things. nuclear submarine called the Nautilus. the U.S. or its coalition partners. i. The detainee admits he was a cook’s as- Well, Don Luce had known this He was a very famous guy at the time sistant for Taliban forces in Narim, Afghani- young man. I had sought out Don Luce because he was the first one who took stan under the command of Haji Mullah because Luce had written a book about a nuclear sub underneath the North Baki. Vietnam called ‘‘Vietnam—The Un- Pole and he wrote a book about the ii. heard Voices.’’ So in preparation for Nautilus submarine called ‘‘Nautilus 90 Get this— this trip to Vietnam, I read the book North.’’ He retired from the Navy and ii. Detainee fled from Narim to Kabul dur- because I felt that Congressmen should was elected to the House from Ten- ing the Northern Alliance attack and surren- hear both sides. So I read this book. I nessee. dered to the Northern Alliance. never met Don Luce before, but I was Congressman Anderson, Congressman That is it. That is the evidence they intrigued by this book, that there was Hawkins, and I took off with Don Luce. have against this detainee. He was a large sector—I questioned at the We went out to the islands. I am not forced by the Taliban to be a cook. time—of South Vietnamese who were going to give you the whole story, but When he saw his opportunity to get out opposed to the war. We were led to be- armed with the map, we were able to of there, he escaped and went to the lieve quite differently, of course. find the tiger camps. When we found northern forces and surrendered to So Don Luce brought this young man them, we were told by one Red Walton, them. Now he sits in Guantanamo. to see me to tell me about the exist- who was the USAID director—public What kind of justice is this? ence of the tiger cages. These tiger safety director—that we had no busi- Well, the situation at Guantanamo is cages had been rumored for a long ness being there. Oh, I might say, be- rather personal with me. Not only was time. In fact, the year before, in 1969, a fore we got out there, this same Red I stationed there for some time back young Congressman by the name of Walton had told us these prison camps when I was a Navy pilot—and I have John Conyers went over with a Con- were more like a Boy Scout camp. since been back, of course, to visit—but gressman, I believe it was Father They took us to some of the prison more personal, in July of 1970, I was a Drinan, Bob Drinan, and they had in- camps and they weren’t all that bad for rather young staff person for the Select quired about the existence of the tiger prisons, I guess. But again, armed with Committee on U.S. Involvement in cages. They were told this was Com- a map, we found the tiger cages and the Southeast Asia of the House of Rep- munist propaganda, no such thing ex- suffering that we saw there, the inhu- resentatives. I was working with a con- isted. Our military denied it. The manity we saw there, was something gressional delegation on a factfinding Nixon administration denied it. The you never shake. I was armed with a mission to Vietnam in the summer of South Vietnamese Government denied camera. I had my camera, so I took 1970, and through a series of cir- it: There was no such thing. This was pictures. Of course, we had two Con- cumstances—and because of the brav- Communist propaganda. gressmen, William Anderson and Gus ery of a young Vietnamese man who Well, this young man, who came to Hawkins, there. had been in the tiger cages on Con Son see me, said: They are out there be- Armed with that information and Island and who was let out—now, why cause I was in them. But they told me coming back to the States, we pub- was he let out? Because usually when if I talked, they would kill my brother, lished the pictures and got the story you got to the tiger cages, you were so I have to place my trust in you be- out. It became a worldwide story. The never seen again. cause someone has to expose them. I prisoners were released because of the Well, the South Vietnamese had said: Well, I don’t know if I could or pressure that was put upon the South these prisons put up on Con Son Island. not because I would have to get a cou- Vietnamese government. They then Actually, they were built by the ple of Congressmen to go out there. It began to tell their stories. But there French when the French ruled Indo- was on an island. We had to get a was one picture I took that was in Life China. So the French built these pris- plane, fly out to this remote island. It Magazine. It was of a young Buddhist ons on an island off the coast. The Vi- would take a whole day. Then he told monk who looked up through the bars etnamese took them over and then me: You would not find them unless of these tiger cages as we looked down built these so-called tiger cages, which you have a map. I will draw you a map. on him, and he said in Vietnamese—we were hidden within the prison so no So he sat down and he drew me a map had Don Luce as an interpreter—he one could find them. of how to find the tiger cages. He said: said: I am here for only one reason: Be- Cao Nguyen Loi was sentenced to the Because, you see, there are a lot of cause I speak out for peace, and no tiger cages because he led a student prison camps on Con Son Island. There matter how long I stay here, I will con- protest at Saigon University. He was are about five different prison camps tinue to speak out for peace. the student leader at Saigon Univer- and they all look the same. Unless you I took a picture of that young Bud- sity in 1969, early 1970. Because he led know what you are looking for, you dhist monk. Yet before the prisoners

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People were shackled caught up and held by the Taliban as a national, and the American Civil Lib- together in awful conditions—awful cook, who escaped, who probably didn’t erties Union. We currently have 14 bi- conditions. want to fight for anybody—a clear vio- partisan cosponsors here in the Senate. This weekend I was handed a paper lation of the Geneva Conventions. I urge our colleagues to join us in co- done by Vaughan Bagley. I visited with There are disturbing parallels be- sponsoring this legislation. her. She was doing a paper on the tiger tween what transpired on Con Son Is- LEVIN-REED AMENDMENT cages of Con Son. She wrote a paper land nearly four decades ago and what Before I yield the floor, I also want about it. She did some very good re- has happened at Guantanamo in recent to talk for a minute on the bill—the search. Vaughan is a high school stu- years. As I said in both cases, prisons Levin-Reed amendment—because I dent, but she did a lot of great re- were deliberately set up on remote is- think it offers the best prospect for ac- search. She went back and looked at lands, clearly with the intention of complishing the goals of a more fo- all of the congressional hearings that limiting scrutiny and restricting accused and effective campaign against were held on this, and she quoted Rep- cess. In both cases, detainees were not the terrorists. resentative Hawkins. Representative classified as prisoners of war, expressly For 4 long years, President Bush has Hawkins stated at the congressional to deny them the protection of the Ge- said that as the Iraqis step up to their hearings in 1970: neva Conventions. In both cases, de- responsibilities, the United States will Con Son is a symbol of how some American tainees were deprived of any right to be able to step down. Today it is pain- officials will cooperate in corruption and due process, judicial review, or a fair fully clear that the opposite is the torture because they too want to see the war trial. They were simply held indefi- case. The Iraqi military and Govern- continued and the government they put in nitely in isolation in legal limbo. In ment will only step up to their respon- power protected. both cases, when the mistreatment of sibilities once it is clear that the Well, as she went on to point out, she detainees was exposed, the United United States is stepping down. The said: States stood accused of hypocrisy and Levin-Reed amendment says the Unfortunately, however, in their demo- of betraying its most sacred values and United States will begin troop rede- cratic crusade, America lost the very prin- violating international law. ployment within 120 days and remove ciples of freedom and equality that they pur- We need to reverse the damage Guan- most American combat forces from ported to defend, and ultimately violated Ar- ticle 13 of the Geneva Accords of 1949. tanamo has done to our reputation and Iraq by April of next year. This ac- to our ability to wage an effective fight knowledges what has long been obvious A former prisoner testified that the against the terrorists who attacked us to our commanders: There can be no clear violation of these principles: on September 11 of 2001. The essential military solution to the mess in Iraq. No matter what medical problem the pris- At the same time, by signaling our in- oner has: TB, Diphtheria, he is still thrown first step must be to close the prison at in with all the others who are not sick, all Guantanamo as expeditiously as pos- tention to redeploy by next spring, we eat out of the same bowl, sleep together, sible. The legislation that Senator will create powerful incentives to force shackled to the same rope. I know of no FEINSTEIN, Senator HAGEL, and I have compromise within the deadlocked other place on Earth where human lives are would accomplish this within 1 year of Iraqi Government and to compel Iraq’s so cheap as in Con Son. the date of enactment. neighbors to play a more active and Congressman Hawkins argued: Con Under the provisions of our legisla- constructive role in pacifying that Son is the type of not looking at our tion, one, the President shall close the country. own faults and atrocities that endan- detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Again, I say this only of myself, but gers our American prisoners of war All detainees shall be removed from there is no guarantee this approach held by the Communists. the facility. No detainee shall be trans- will work—will succeed. There is no Vaughan Bagley did a great job on ferred to a detention facility under guarantee the Iraqis will be willing or her research. What she pointed out in U.S. custody located outside the able to compromise and come together her paper was that in our pursuit of United States. in a genuine government of national democratic ideals and democracy We heard all about these other little reconciliation. However, the only cer- around the world, we can’t condone, prisons around the world that, well, tainty is that our current force is a for- harbor, or support places like the tiger maybe they are held by other coun- mula for more failure, more deadlock cages of Con Son Island, Abu Ghraib, or tries, but they are supervised by us. within the Iraqi Government, more Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Our legislation says it can’t be trans- death and destruction for both Iraq and I tell this story because now I think ferred there either. No later than 3 America. my colleagues get some idea of why I months after enactment, the President New developments this past week feel so strongly about Guantanamo. It shall submit a report to Congress de- have driven home the urgency of the has for me the same smell, the same scribing plans for closing Guantanamo change of course proposed by the awful vision of Con Son Island. You and removing the detainees, and the Levin-Reed amendment. Last week, we see, in both cases these prisons were off President shall keep Congress cur- learned we are now spending an astro- on remote islands. Why? Well, to keep rently informed of steps taken to im- nomical $10 billion a month in Iraq. away the press, to keep people from plement the legislation. Last week, the administration issued asking questions about what was going That is basically our legislation. It is the required progress report on the on. Once you were taken off the island, very clear, very straightforward. As I benchmarks for Iraq. What did it show? chances are you were never seen again. said, we were going to offer it on the It showed the Government in Baghdad That is what has happened at Guan- Defense authorization bill. We have all has failed to meet any of the bench- tanamo. Guantanamo has become the agreed not to do so, but that we defi- marks for political and economic re- United States Con Son Island. It has nitely will be seeing this coming up on form. The Iraqis have failed to make become like the tiger cages on Con Son the Defense appropriations. progress in passing a law governing the Island. The more the world knows In closing, on this issue, the United sharing of oil revenues. about it, the harder it is for us to argue States has lost its way both in Iraq and They have failed to make progress in from kind of a morally high standpoint at Guantanamo. We need to wage a allowing former Baath Party members of supporting the Geneva Conventions smarter, more focused, and more effec- to return to their jobs. They have or the rule of law. tive fight against the Islamic terrorists failed to make progress in disarming Well, at the time of the discovery of who threaten us, and we must do so in the militias. They have failed to make the tiger cages, the United States Gov- ways that do not give credence to the progress in organizing new provincial

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:49 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.034 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9251 elections. Indeed, the only thing the more of our friends on the other side of ‘‘first freedom flight.’’ Tony Cohelo Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds have agreed the aisle make that choice in the days was on that flight with me. Certainly, upon in Parliament is that they will go and weeks ahead, we will ultimately the Chair remembers him well. on vacation during the month of Au- prevail. We also had one of the Kuwaiti nobil- gust. The conflict in Iraq can only be ity and his young daughter with us at Now, there was one glimmer of good solved through political compromise the time. We got there, and they were news in the report, and that was, the and reconciliation in Baghdad and burning the oil fields. It was obscure. U.S. military has had some success through aggressive diplomatic engage- Even during the daylight hours you since January in improving the secu- ment with Iraq’s neighbors and across could not see anything. The Iraqis rity situation, although the overall the Middle East. So it is time to chart didn’t know that the war was over— levels of violence and mayhem are un- a new course. The approach embodied those who were down there at that changed. Well, limited success should in the Levin-Reed amendment offers us time. I remember so well seeing the come as no surprise to anybody. We all our best hope for extricating ourselves devastation. appreciate the professionalism, cour- from this quagmire in Iraq and re- This little girl, I think, was 7 years age, and capability of our Armed taking the offensive against al-Qaida old at the time. They wanted to go Forces. It would be astonishing if an and other terrorist groups. back to Kuwait to go to their mansion additional 30,000 troops didn’t see at I am proud to be a cosponsor, and I on the Persian Gulf, a beautiful place, least some small improvement in secu- urge all my colleagues to support the so she could go up in her bedroom and rity. Levin-Reed amendment. see her little dolls and animals. I re- There is one unfortunate thing about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- member going up there with her, and this. These modest gains are all being ator from Oklahoma is recognized. we found out that their residence had accomplished by U.S. troops, not Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, first of been used as one of Saddam Hussein’s Iraqis. Because the surge is not sus- all, let me say to my good friend from torture chambers. I remember going up tainable, even these modest gains are Iowa that while there are so many to her bedroom with her and, in fact, ephemeral. things in which we find ourselves in that bedroom had been used as a tor- Meanwhile, a new report by the Na- agreement as the months and years go ture chamber, one of Saddam Hussein’s tional Counterterrorism Center con- by, in this area we find disagreement. I headquarters. There were body parts— cludes that al-Qaida has grown strong- have to say this. I wasn’t going to men- ears, hands, just strewn all around the er than at any time since 9/11. In other tion Guantanamo, but since that is a room. You thought: What kind of a words, while the U.S. military and in- subject of interest to everybody—and it monster could this Saddam Hussein be? telligence assets have been massively certainly has the interest of the Sen- This guy had spent 30 years of his life sidetracked in Iraq over the last 4 ator from Iowa—I only mention this. I terrorizing his fellow citizens. We saw years, al-Qaida has been able to re- have done this before on the Senate things like a little boy with his ear cut group elsewhere, with most in Afghani- floor. I am very much concerned about off. He was 9. The reason it was done stan and Pakistan. As a CIA Deputy this obsession we seem to have in this was he had a little American flag in his Director of Intelligence told a House country politically to take care of pocket, and I guess they found that on committee: these terrorists who are responsible for him, and they considered that to be in- We see more al-Qaida training, more al- committing acts and killing Ameri- appropriate. Qaida money, and more al-Qaida commu- cans. Looking into mass graves and hear- nication. I was down at Guantanamo several ing the stories of individuals going Indeed, the U.S. invasion of Iraq has times. One time was right after every- through grinders and begging to go been the gift that keeps on giving to thing started escalating and they head first so they would not torture al-Qaida. There was no al-Qaida pres- started arriving there. Everybody was them quite as long, being dropped into ence in Iraq before the invasion. Now a concerned about the methods of ques- vats of acid, begging to be dropped in home-grown organization, loosely af- tioning these individuals, interrogating feet first. These are the kinds of terror- filiated with al-Qaida, calling them- the prisoners. I remember going down ists that we are talking about over selves ‘‘al-Qaida in Mesopotamia,’’ has and seeing a lot of them doing every- there. This is what Iraq was like. This emerged. What’s more, as previous in- thing they could to antagonize the is what Saddam Hussein was like. telligence reports have concluded, troops that we had down there to po- While I don’t want to get into the de- America’s ongoing occupation of Iraq lice that situation. It was really kind bate about weapons of mass destruc- has been a powerful recruitment tool of pitiful. You sit there and look at tion, I never had that as the argument. not only for al-Qaida, but for many these people, and these are prisoners It is a fact that training was taking new extremist organizations, some of who probably have never eaten better place there; whether it was al-Qaida or them sprouting up spontaneously in in their lives, have never had better not we don’t know. In Salman Pak in western countries, including Britain medical attention in their lives, have Iraq, they were training terrorists to and Spain. never really lived better than they are hijack airplanes. Whether they trained So, Mr. President, we have reached living in Guantanamo. Yet these are in that area the particular 9/11 per- an extraordinary juncture regarding individuals who are terrorists. These petrators, I have no way of knowing. the current failed policy in Iraq. We are the worst, and some have killed Nonetheless, this is something that have reached the point, frankly, where Americans. We all seem to have this had to be—all you had to do was look either you side with the President and propensity to be more concerned about into the mass graves and hear the sto- his demand that we stay the course in them than we are for the lives of Amer- ries about weddings taking place and pursuit of what he calls victory—al- icans. how they would raid them and rape the though the President has never really I want to give a different perspective. women and bury them alive. That was defined what that victory is—or you I have had the honor, I believe, of being the scene, and that is what we were side with the American people and our in the Iraqi AOR—not always in Iraq, doing over there. military commanders who have con- but the area of responsibility—more I really came to the floor to voice my cluded that there is no military solu- than any other Member. I have objection to the Levin-Reed amend- tion in Iraq. You either support this watched this on a monthly basis since ment, No. 2087. Winston Churchill once endless, pointless war or you support a we have gotten into this thing. As I said: smaller, more focused campaign look at it, I very carefully chose the Never, never, never believe any war will be against the terrorists who truly threat- word of ‘‘invasion’’ on Iraq as opposed smooth and easy. . . . Always remember, en us. Those are the choices in the cur- to a ‘‘liberation’’ of Iraq. however sure you are that you could easily rent Senate debate. I remember so well right after the win, that there would not be a war if the On our side of the aisle, we Demo- first Iraqi war, I was honored to go other man did not think he also had a crats and the American people have over to Iraq the day that it was actu- chance. made our choice to chart a new direc- ally declared to be over. This was in That was just as true in World War II tion. I am confident that as more and Kuwait City. We had a thing called the when Churchill made the statement as

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:49 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.036 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 it is today. Today, we face an enemy We should debate. That is what the or were in exile. They were on the out- that is determined and willing to go to Senate body intends to do. It is what side. Now they have to build coalitions any means of terror and violence to we have been doing. But how we fight and a democracy that took us many win. He cannot be negotiated with. You and when we leave will determine the years to achieve in this country. I cannot negotiate with a terrorist. We fight our grandchildren face. I think we think sometimes we forget that fact. keep hearing that we need to negotiate all agree that it would be disastrous to Last week, Hassan al-Suneid, a Shi- with them, but we cannot do that. leave Iraq precipitously. If we do, we ite legislator and adviser to Prime They will not be satisfied until the know what we can expect: increased Minister al-Maliki, was quoted in the whole world is brought under their levels of violence and the spread of ex- Washington Post. This is what he said, dreadful ideology. We have seen this tremist ideology. Iraq itself would col- an adviser to al-Maliki: kind before in Stalin and Hitler, but lapse into anarchy. We know this. If the Americans withdraw, the militias never before has our enemy metasta- A personal friend of mine, DIA Direc- and the armed groups will attack each other, sized this way. tor General Maples, said this: and that means a sure civil war. What con- In a way, you could say it is more Continued coalition presence is the pri- cerns me really is that U.S. troops might dangerous now than it was back then mary counter to a breakdown in central au- submit to the Democrats’ decision and with- during Hitler and Stalin because the thority. Such a breakdown would have grave draw without thinking about Iraq’s situation and what will happen to the Iraqi people. mentality is different. These are people consequences for the people of Iraq, stability who want to die and who are willing to in the region, and U.S. strategic interests. We owe it to the sacrifice of the die. This is their way of going to heav- DNI John Negroponte and CIA Direc- brave servicemember, we owe it to the en. It is a totally different environ- tor General Hayden have also agreed Iraqi people, and we owe it to our chil- ment than under the other cultures in with that statement and analysis. It is dren and grandchildren. Give our sol- the different wars. There is no central- not too late to avoid this breakdown. I diers everything they need to win, and ized headquarters or one leader that we don’t think it is time to start cutting if Iraq doesn’t step up, then it will be can eliminate. There is no country in- our losses and hope all of this will time to go but not until then. volved. I don’t think we have ever been somehow disappear, somehow it will go We haven’t given enough time to see involved in a war against an enemy away. If we can assist Iraq to reach the if the surge is working. July 15 was who didn’t have a country. When you point of sustainable self-governance, supposed to be an interim White House defeat a country, you win the war. then we can bring defeat to our en- update. We know the 16 benchmarks. It Well, there is nothing centralized that emies and bring stability to the region. is my understanding eight are pro- we can point to. Victory would come We all want this to happen. ceeding as planned, eight are not, and the way it always has: Destroy the To those who say we cannot win, I two are mixed signals. We know the enemy, undermine the support net- look to Bosnia. I have to say, Mr. surge has enabled a number of things work, and expose the fact that they President, I was wrong in this case. to happen, such as a new engagement cannot win. That was a situation that many said strategy, which I will talk about in a Any plan to leave Iraq before we have and I said was intractable, that we minute. It is called the joint security had a chance to understand the out- would be bogged down for years and stations. We have gotten a huge income of the troop surge tells the suffer thousands of casualties. I really crease in tips. Tips are pieces of infor- enemy, first of all, they have been suc- believed this situation. I went back to mation that come from the Iraqi people cessful and that their methods worked. Bosnia. It is peaceful. This is directly that tell us where IEDs are, that tell us Those individuals who were perpe- because of our military involvement. where individuals are, where terrorists trating the crimes of terrorism will So I learned a lesson in Bosnia. are. These are the qualified tips. They come back and do them again. It gives When I heard President Bush ask for are accelerating on a daily basis. It has them patience to wait us out. our support for a troop surge, I heard enabled us to stage offensives through- Do you believe they do not watch our the same message from many soldiers out Iraq without significantly diluting news or that they are not watching us whom I have talked to in Baghdad, our troops in Baghdad. It has enabled right now, scouring our media for any Fallujah, Tikrit, Balad, Mosul, and the commanders to chase down al- chink in our resolve? Their survival de- other areas. They said they want to Qaida and keep them from regrouping pends on it, and they cannot win by fight the enemy there and not at home. and attacking areas that have been his- force of arms. They can only win by at- This is what the troops have told me torical sanctuaries of al-Qaida. tacking our resolve. on these 14 trips I have made over September 15 is when General Our country represents the light of there. They said they are in a fight to Petraeus will give us a report. Let’s freedom and democracy. Yet I fear that win and that they will accomplish the not forget, that is what the law says. we have begun a terrible introspective mission. Their morale is very high, and We passed a law. We passed a law ei- and downward cycle. Our resolve lasts they back this up by reenlisting in ther in March or May. The law says for a few months, or maybe a year, but record numbers. September 15 is the date he will come all it takes is enough time and then we I watched one of the Sunday shows, forth, this great general, General break. Our enemy knows this. Look at and they are trying to say: Look at the Petraeus, who is over there right now. our mission in Somalia. I remember it dissatisfying level. You can ask a ques- It will give him time to say what our so well. So does the Presiding Officer. tion of all the troops over there and situation is and what we should do if a They were dragging the naked bodies pull out some kind of answer that can change is necessary. We owe it to him through the streets of Mogadishu and be misinterpreted. The true test is at this time. our resolve was broken. Look at our re- those individuals who are fighting the A total surge, of course, has just been action to the bombings in Lebanon at hardest and facing the most risk are in place for 2 weeks. We have some Khobar Towers. Look at Vietnam. the very ones who have the highest re- good indicators that the time to make I am saying that we have to realize enlistment rate we have seen in mod- that kind of change is September. We that while this introspection guaran- ern history. We are seeing reenlist- cannot change the terms of the deal tees our freedom, it is also our greatest ments in record numbers right now, now. That was the deal, and that is weakness. I recognize there have been and the sacrifice our service men and written into law. mistakes made in Iraq. In his January women pay demand we pursue every My colleague Senator DEMINT stated 10 speech, the President also recognized possibility to leave stability in our it well: this and has taken full responsibility wake. If we’re going to govern effectively, we for mistakes, which are made in every The permanent Iraqi Government has can’t change our minds every week. war. Yet we still find ourselves in dif- only been in power since May. Many of Let’s not give a knee-jerk reaction to ficult situations about the best way the leaders have never had any kind of the headlines of IEDs and sectarian ahead. opportunity to run any kind of govern- killings. This is exactly what the These decisions affect many lives, ment before, let alone under the ter- enemy is aiming its propaganda to- both of our soldiers and the American rible circumstances they face. While ward. I recognize this is not the fight people they pledged to protect. Saddam was in power, they were in jail we thought we were going to be getting

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Now Ramadi is se- is unique for somebody who is a West their dignity and freedom, and others who cure. If you go next door to Fallujah— Point graduate. As we move forward think that oppression is the order of things and we remember the World War II with this debate on Iraq, his under- and that Iraqis are doomed to a political cul- type of door-to-door activities that standing of Iraq is second to none, ture of terror, prisons and mass graves. were taking place there. The marines given the fact that he has been with I want to share one last point. Before did a miraculous job, but Fallujah at this issue from the beginning. He has I do, I want to put up a chart. If my the time I got over there on this last made 10 trips into Iraq to understand colleagues will remember, we had the trip was secure. The important thing is the situation on the ground. We very Webb amendment which would have it was secured by the Iraqi security much look forward to his continuing dictated terms of how we do our troops forces. They were the ones providing leadership and contribution to the de- deployments. At that time, I used this security at that time. bate. chart. We have to keep in mind that I mentioned a minute ago the joint Today, I rise because I want to praise one of the problems we had in orches- security stations. This is a bottoms-up the work of Chairman LEVIN, Senator trating a surge and trying to address type of thing. I noticed in Baghdad, WARNER, Senator MCCAIN, Senator this now is that we went through a where, instead of our troops going out REED, Senator NELSON, and the mem- pretty tough climb back in the 1990s. into the field and coming back to the bers of the Armed Services Committee for developing a very good, excellent As this chart shows, if we look at the Green Zone at night, they stayed out product for us to consider in the De- black line, this is the 1993 baseline in- there. They bed down in the homes crease by inflation. In other words, if partment of Defense authorization bill. with the Iraqi forces. I talked with peo- As the Senate debates this week on we did just what we took in 1993 and ple who experienced this, theirs and only increased it by inflation, this is the keystone issue of our time with re- ours. I didn’t see that in any of the pre- spect to U.S. involvement in Iraq, we where we would be in the year 2000. The vious trips over there. Clinton administration is represented must not lose sight of the importance If I can single out one thing that is of maintaining a strong national de- by this red line. If we take the dif- causing the bottoms-up improvement ference between the status quo and fense. That strong national defense is we have seen so far as a result of this what is at the heart of the 2008 Depart- what his recommendation was in his surge announcement that was made budget, it is $412 billion total. We, in ment of Defense Authorization Act. just a few months ago, it would be the The bill is a strong statement of sup- our wisdom, saw we were able to raise attitude of the clerics and the imams port for our men and women in uni- it to this green line in the middle. But in the mosques. We monitor these, by form. It gives our military the tools it it still is $313 billion less. the way. Our intelligence is at all these needs to confront an increasingly com- I suggest that a lot of that represents mosque meetings where they meet once plex and dynamic set of threats that our troop levels because the most ex- a week. As most of us do on Sunday in we face around the world. It is a bill pensive thing we have in defense is the our churches, mosques meet at dif- that will help assure our military re- troop levels. We are in the situation ferent times. Nonetheless, they have mains the best equipped, the best now where we have to see if this is weekly services. In weekly services trained, and the best led fighting force going to work, if it changes, the surge, prior to January of this year, 85 per- in the world. Today, our men and General Petraeus and all his efforts are cent of the messages that were given in women in uniform are serving honor- taking place. the mosques by the clerics were anti- ably around the world. In the moun- I mentioned the President’s speech of American messages. They started re- tains of Afghanistan, they are tracking January 10. I did it for a reason be- ducing, and by April we went through and killing al-Qaida and resurgent cause I went back and reread that the entire month without one mosque Taliban operatives who are resisting speech. If you read it, it talks about giving an anti-American message. That the move toward democracy. In Iraq, the victory being in a bottoms-up situ- is why we are getting the support of they are confronting the monumental ation. In other words, instead of the the people, the bottoms-up we are talk- task of stabilizing and rebuilding a top down, from the top political leaders ing about and the President was talk- country that is caught in the middle of down, it is going to be from the roots, ing about back on January 10. We are sectarian violence and a spiraling, from the people in these various com- seeing these individuals doing the same what many of us have concluded is an munities. That is exactly what I wit- thing. intractable civil war. In the horn of Af- nessed. I don’t think there is a person watch- rica, in the Balkans, and elsewhere, Mr. President, I will share with you ing us or present in this Chamber they are looking to bring peace, hope, what I witnessed the last time I was today who isn’t from a State that has and security to those war-torn areas of there. Keep in mind that just a few such programs as the Neighborhood the world. weeks ago, long before the full surge Watch Programs. That is what they I am immensely proud of the work of effect was taking place, I spent a lot of have over there right now, and they are our troops both abroad and at home, time in Anbar Province in Ramadi, watching and they are going around for our National Guard, Reserve, and Fallujah, as well as in Baghdad. I saw with spray cans and spraying circles Active-Duty troops protect our home- some changes. I think a lot of it was around undetonated IEDs so that our land and help us respond to the threats due to the fact that we have had a lot troops don’t get into them. This is the of hurricanes, fires, and floods. I know of the cut-and-run or surrender resolu- type of cooperation we have not seen all my colleagues share the apprecia- tions and the Iraqi people are very before. tion I have for the work of our mili- much concerned that is what we are This is what the President asked for tary, and I know this shared apprecia- going to do, and that all of a sudden on January 10. I think anything prior tion gives us much common ground got their attention. to our legal timeline of September 15 from which to work. We all agree that What I will share with you, Mr. and getting an ultimate report from our military must remain the strong- President, I know we spend a lot of General Petraeus would be a great dis- est and best equipped in the world, that time and it is important we talk about service to our fighters over there as our Nation’s defense is the Federal the political leaders. Al-Maliki, we do well as to Iraqis. Government’s top priority, and that talk about him. He is the Prime Min- Mr. President, I yield the floor. our military families and our veterans ister. We talk about Prime Minister The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- deserve the best our Nation can pro- Jasim and Dr. Rubaie. What I noticed ator from Colorado. vide. Because we agree on these prin- last time is a bottoms-up dramatic im- Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I ciples, this bill rests on a solid, bipar- provement, not coming from the polit- thank the senior Senator from Rhode tisan foundation, and it is a bill we

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You probably ity to replace an outdated structure vada a little bit. won’t hear much about how we agree that houses the F–16s of the 140th Air You know, the interesting thing, I we need to expand our military, that Wing of the Colorado National Guard. say to my friend from Virginia, Nellis our troops need to have more MRAPs, On the equipment side, this bill re- Air Force Base—when it was started Strykers, and other equipment in the sponds to the rapidly growing needs of during the Second World War, it was field immediately; that more resources the services to refurbish, replace, and known as the Las Vegas Gunnery are needed to protect our troops from modernize equipment that is being School, and then it became Nellis Air IEDs; that our assets in space are too worn out in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rec- Force Base—named after someone from vulnerable to disruption or attack; ognizing that the President’s request Searchlight, NV, by the way, Bill that we need to continue to bolster our for equipment for our troops was not Nellis—was on the outskirts of Las military warning and defense system, sufficient, this bill expands the author- Vegas. Now it is in the middle of Las and so on. We won’t hear much of that ity for war-related procurement by Vegas. But the people of Las Vegas in the debate here in the week ahead. over $12 billion. I am particularly en- support that base. They protect that But the fact is this bill comes to us couraged with the bill’s inclusion of base. Nobody criticizes an airplane at a critical time in our Nation and it $4.1 billion to fulfill the military serv- being a little too loud. We love Nellis is one of the largest steps this body has ices’ unfunded requirements for MRAP Air Force Base. ever taken toward strengthening our vehicles, whose V-shaped hulls are Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, Nellis defense, refurbishing our military— proving invaluable in reducing casual- Air Force Base is well cared for in the which is under so much strain in these ties from IEDs. This builds on an effort current authorization bill before this times—and making good on our prom- Senator BIDEN led in March to include body. ises to care for our military families $1.5 billion in the emergency supple- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- and our veterans. mental. Fort Carson soldiers told me imous consent that the Durbin amend- I want to briefly illustrate the im- how invaluable these MRAPs are, and ment No. 2252 be withdrawn; that the pact this bill will have by briefly de- this funding will see to it that we get McConnell amendment No. 2241 be scribing how it will help our troops and more of those vehicles into the field as agreed to; and that the Cornyn amend- their families in my State of Colorado. quickly as possible. ment No. 2100 be agreed to; and that We in Colorado are proud to be the Mr. President, I see the majority the motions to reconsider be laid on home of some of the crown jewels of leader on the floor, and I would be the table. happy to yield to him, if he so chooses. our Nation’s defense and homeland se- Before there is acceptance or rejec- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, if the curity. Fort Carson, Peterson Air tion, let me say this, Mr. President. We distinguished leader will yield for a have read the Cornyn amendment. We Force Base, Buckley Air Force Base, minute, I want to thank our colleague. believe it should have a 50-vote margin, Schriever Air Force Base, Cheyenne I listened to his presentation and like all other amendments, but we are Mountain Air Station, and the Air thank him for his reflections about the even willing to go a step further with Force Academy are all in my home committee’s work under the leadership State of Colorado, as are the head- this amendment. We will just accept it, of Senator LEVIN and Senator MCCAIN quarters for Air Force Space Command on the underlying bill. Eventually, I and that is what the consent is all and Northern Command. presume, we will focus more attention about. We accept the Cornyn amend- I have spent a lot of time at those on that, but it is important to the Sen- ment. bases meeting with our military lead- ator’s State. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ers, and the commanders there are The State of Colorado is one of the objection? clear about their needs and their prior- rocks in our overall defense system of Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, reserv- ities. I am pleased to report to them this country, and I wish more people ing the right to object, we, under our that the Armed Services Committee, in knew how important Colorado’s citi- leadership of Senator MCCONNELL, have the bill now being considered by this zens are in giving their support to our a request for a rollcall vote on the Chamber, has transferred many of their men and women of the Armed Forces Cornyn language. We would object to a priorities into the bill and will make who proudly serve us from that State. unanimous consent request to agree to them a reality if we can get this bill I thank the Senator for his contribu- the amendment because there is a designed by the President of the United tion. sire, a strong desire, to have a recorded States. Those priorities include: mili- Mr. SALAZAR. I thank my friend vote on this important issue; that tary construction, equipment, weapon from Virginia. every Senator express his or her desire systems, and health care—those things Mr. REID. Mr. President, before my on this amendment. that are important to make our mili- friend from Virginia leaves, I note that Having said that, we also want to tary strong. 40 percent of the State of Nevada is re- check with the sponsor of the amend- The military construction authoriza- stricted military airspace—40 percent ment to see if he wanted to make fur- tion in this bill will help us keep on of it. It is all controlled by the mili- ther comments prior to a vote. Again, track with BRAC realignments and tary. we are confident we would be prepared needed infrastructure improvements. Mr. WARNER. Amazing. to set that vote for a reasonable time At Fort Carson in Colorado we are in Mr. REID. We have Nellis Air Force tomorrow after we consult with the the midst of a very significant BRAC- Base which, as you know, is such a proponent. directed expansion that will almost great facility for training our fighter Therefore, I object to the request, double the size of the Mountain Post. pilots. That is for the Air Force. In the and I propose we revisit this in the Two additional brigades are coming to northern part of the State, as you morning to see if we can find a time Colorado Springs, and we are doing all know, we have the Naval Air Training certain for a vote on the Cornyn lan- we can as a community to welcome Center, which is for the Navy. If you guage. these soldiers and their families to Col- want to be a Navy pilot, you have to go Mr. REID. Mr. President, we would orado. to Fallon to get your Ph.D. The same be happy to revisit this in the morning. The bill includes $470 million in au- as if you are an Air Force pilot, you We agreed to a reasonable time agree- thorization for military construction have to go to Nellis to get your train- ment on this and to have an up-or- at Fort Carson, some of which will go ing. It takes so much of Nevada’s land down vote. We are in favor of that, a to the construction of a new head- to fly over to become the Ph.Ds in recorded vote. We will take a recorded quarters for the 4th Infantry Division fighter training. vote or we will take a voice vote—

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Part of our support training mission of those facilities. are trying to do, and that is complete includes passing the Dignified Treat- Finally, Senator SESSIONS and I have work on this Defense authorization ment for Wounded Warriors Act, which filed an amendment to provide better bill, including an up-or-down vote on we passed last week. The bill requires support for the Paralympic programs Levin-Reed. But I appreciate the oppor- the Secretaries of Defense and Vet- that serve our servicemembers and vet- tunity to revisit this in the morning, erans Affairs to create a comprehensive erans. My amendment will allow the and I look forward to that. policy for servicemembers who are Office of Special Events at the Depart- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- transitioning from the DOD health sys- ment of Defense to provide transpor- tion has been heard. tem to the VA system. As evidenced by tation, logistical support or funding for Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank Walter Reed, the current system is not the Paralympic Military Program and the distinguished leader for his under- up to the standards that any of us for certain national and international standing and the representation that would want for our men and women Paralympic competitions. The we can resolve this issue tomorrow, who have served our country so proud- Paralympic program is invaluable to and I know our leader is anxious to ly. wounded warriors who are recovering hopefully get through the various pro- I am also pleased that the underlying from injuries, and DOD should be al- cedural matters relating to the under- bill includes a 31⁄2 percent pay raise for lowed to assist with the program when lying authorization bill so that can our military personnel, it rejects the it benefits our servicemembers and vet- move forward. administration’s proposal to raise erans. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- TRICARE fees, and requires the DOD Again, I thank the leadership of the ator from Colorado. to develop a plan to address the find- Armed Services Committee and all its Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I have ings of an internal assessment of the members for bringing forward a bill about 5 more minutes to complete my well-being of soldiers and marines in that is truly a very solid, excellent bill. presentation, and then I know Senator Iraq. These steps are all important for I thank my colleague, Senator REED, JACK REED has probably about 20 min- the quality of life and health of the for his indulgence in letting me pre- utes as well to speak on the issue. servicemembers of our Armed Forces. cede him. Mr. REID. Mr. President, may I be Mr. President, I again thank Chair- I yield the floor. heard briefly. I so apologize to my man LEVIN, Ranking Member MCCAIN, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- friend from Colorado for interrupting Senator REID, Senator NELSON, and ator from Virginia. his speech. He was gracious. I didn’t others who have been involved in tak- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, might I hear him yielding the floor to recog- ing such a large step forward for our ask the distinguished assistant Demo- nize me. I thought he was finished. I Nation’s defenses, and which provides cratic leader, I believe that business apologize. This is very typical of the so much common ground from which for today is concluded with respect to Senator from Colorado to think of oth- we can work. It is a solid bill. It is a consents from the other side. Am I not ers before he thinks of himself. I apolo- solid bill which I hope will be further correct on that? We will have the ben- gize for not recognizing his courtesy. strengthened by the time it passes this efit of the remarks of the distinguished Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I Chamber. Senator REED, and then he will wrap thank the majority leader for his state- I want to very briefly speak about up, including two resolutions which we ment. Frankly, it was not great inter- four amendments that I have filed. have on this side; am I correct in that? ruption. He had major procedural busi- First, I have filed an amendment with Mr. DURBIN. I would say to the Sen- ness to bring before the floor of the Senator ALEXANDER to implement the ator from Virginia, I am not aware of Senate and I very much understand. recommendations of the Iraq Study any other business to come before the The budget authority for the Air Group, and I look forward to the debate Senate. Force is equally robust, putting addi- on that amendment in more detail Mr. WARNER. Is that the under- tional money behind some of our key later this week. We need to find com- standing? space and missile defense programs. mon ground on how we move forward Mr. REED. That is my under- Many of our communications, intel- with the United States policy in Iraq. standing. I have no knowledge of any. ligence, and missile detection sat- Second, Senator MCCONNELL, Senator Mr. WARNER. I am told by the floor ellites—a large number of which are ALLARD, Senator BUNNING, and I have staff there will be no request for con- flown by the 50th Space Wing out of filed an amendment, amendment No. sents tonight. Buckley—are reaching the end of their 2061, to set 2017 as a hard deadline for Mr. DURBIN. That is correct. lifespan. Every day, though, they grow chemical weapons destruction and to Mr. WARNER. I appreciate the assur- more and more central to troops on the increase funding for the weapons de- ances of the assistant leader. ground. struction programs at Pueblo, CO, and Mr. REED. Mr. President, today we The bill provides important invest- in Bluegrass, KY. Our amendment adds are facing a critical juncture regarding ments in our space assets, including $44 million for MilCon, military con- our operations in Iraq. We can continue $126.7 million for the Space-Based In- struction, funding at these sites. with a policy that is straining our mili- frared Satellite System to replace out- Third, amendment No. 2110; that will tary, putting excruciating strain on dated missile detection satellites, and help the Department of Defense protect our military and their families, which another $300 million to improve our military installations against en- is diminishing our standing in the space situational awareness, to help croaching development. My amend- international community and which is address concerns raised as a result of ment builds on recently released DOD rapidly losing the support of the Amer- the Chinese antisatellite test earlier and RAND Corporation reports and ican public—in sum, a policy that can- this year. Ask the space professionals, pushes the Department to allocate ad- not be sustained—or we can change, we as I have at Schriever, Buckley, or Pe- ditional resources, provide additional can make a transition of this mission terson Air Force Base, and they will staff, and more aggressively implement to focus on objectives that are feasible, tell you how much these investments the authorities Congress provided to to begin a reduction in our forces are needed. confront the encroachment challenges which will relieve the stress on our Beyond the funding for equipment at many of our bases. Fort Carson, in military and their families, to initiate and facilities in the bill, however, my State of Colorado, is a prime exam- complementary and comprehensive there are several key quality-of-life ple of how an effective DOD encroach- diplomatic, political, and economic ef- provisions in this legislation that the ment program can make sure the mili- forts to engage Iraq’s neighbors and Armed Services Committee has tary training at the facility is not com- the rest of the world in bringing a de- brought before us. Supporting our promised by development. At other gree of stability to that country.

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It would give torial integrity and counter Iranian All of this was summed up, I think the President the flexibility to pick and Syrian activity, encourage strong very accurately, by former Secretary the precise moment and the precise democratic institutions, and foster the of Defense William Perry, on January number of forces and to develop a time- conditions for Iraqi national reconcili- 25, before the Armed Services Com- table for their departure. Then it would ation. mittee, where he stated: call for the transition to specific mis- The heart of it, as he suggested and We may never know whether our goal of sions by next spring, and those mis- others have, was to give the Iraqi lead- achieving a democratic stable government in sions would include counterterrorism ers the ability to make tough political Iraq was in fact feasible, since the adminis- operations, since we can never give up decisions which were essential to their tration’s attempts to do so were so burdened in our attempts to preemptively attack future and to our continued engage- with strategic errors. and destroy terrorist cells—not just in ment in Iraq. So we start now in a real strategic Iraq but in, unfortunately, many other Principally among them was to jump deficit. Unfortunately, I think the parts of the world. start the reconciliation process, bring President continues in that vein. The Second, it would allow the American the Sunni community into government President announced the surge in Jan- forces to continue to train Iraqi secu- and the civic life of Iraq, to pass legis- uary: 30,000, roughly, additional forces. rity forces. lation to fairly distribute the proceeds It took them many months finally to Third, it would clearly state we will of oil revenue, the major source of rev- get in place. The administration claims protect our forces wherever they are, enue in that country, and to take other that since June 15 they have been in particularly in Iraq. steps—including provincial elections. place. This was not a surge in the clas- It also talks about a very comprehen- None of that has been effectively ac- sic military sense of overwhelming sive diplomatic effort. One of the dra- complished. force applied rapidly. It was a slow, matic failings of this administration So if the premise of the surge was to gradual escalation of a limited force has been a one-dimensional policy— create tactical momentum for political because our force structure limits what military force alone, in most cases uni- progress, some tactical momentum we could do. From the very beginning, lateral military force. That one-dimen- may be there but very little, if any, po- the ability of this force, deployed in a sional policy defies strategy, it defies litical progress. That, I believe, is the slow manner, to decisively influence the operational techniques of counter- reality. the action on the ground was highly insurgency, and effectively, I think, These goals, this effort was difficult questionable. has led us, in large part, to Iraq today for an extra 30,000 troops to accom- I had the opportunity a few days ago where we are in a very difficult situa- plish. But it was made much more dif- to go to Iraq. Many of my colleagues tion. ficult because of a series of funda- have gone. I was able to travel not only As all of our commanders have said mental operational mistakes and stra- into Baghdad but to get into the coun- persistently over the course of this en- tegic flaws that this administration tryside to visit forward-operating tire conflict: Military operations alone has been engaged in since the begin- bases, patrol bases, company-sized will not lead to success. They will buy ning of their operations in Iraq. We bases that are the new disposition of time, they might provide some polit- know that soon after we arrived in our forces. ical space, but they will not lead to Baghdad, after a very successful con- First, let me say, as always, I was success. They are merely a com- ventional attack, there were insuffi- impressed with the extraordinary pro- plement and a prelude to the economic, cient forces to occupy the country and fessionalism and commitment of the to the political, to the nonmilitary chaos broke out. The Coalition Provi- soldiers and marines, the sailors and forces that are essential to prevail in a sional Authority, the CPA, embarked the airmen who serve us so well. They counterinsurgency, stabilize a country, on a debaathification program that de- are doing a superb job. But my conclu- and to ultimately prevail in the type of nied employment and livelihood and, in sion, after spending these 2 brief days operation we are witnessing in Iraq. a sense, hope to thousands of individ- in the field, was their tactical momen- I believe the President had an oppor- uals—teachers, bureaucrats—who had tum, changing the nature of the battle- tunity last January to chart a new been part of the prior regime, mostly field, has not, as I said, translated into course. The American people spoke because it was the only way they could the political progress needed to truly very clearly in the November elections. hold their jobs, and left, particularly bring security and stability to Iraq. They wanted change. The Iraqi Study the Sunni community, in a situation And then something else too, the Group, a combination of some of the where they questioned whether there nonrebuttable fact that I see con- most gifted minds on both sides of the was a place for them in the new, stantly; that is, this surge will come to aisle with respect to foreign policy, emerging government. an end later next spring, not because gave a framework that talked about The CPA disestablished the Army; we have succeeded, not because we and hoped for a redeployment of Amer- 500,000 individuals with training sud- have achieved our objectives, but sim- ican forces and significant engagement denly found themselves without a fu- ply because we cannot continue to de- in diplomatic activities. All of this was ture and very quickly many of them ploy 160,000 troops in that country. at the hands of the President. He essen- found themselves in the insurgency, for That is a function of our limited forces. tially said, no, we are going to do a lot many reasons. The Government, the Unless the President is prepared to more of the same—or a little more of administration, failed to garner sup- adopt Draconian personnel policies, not the same. I think at that point, frank- port from regional powers to help. 14- to 15-month tours but 18- to 20- ly, the American people understood the Then the administration embarked month tours; unless he wants to con- President wasn’t listening or, if he was, on a series of elections. These elections tinue to rely upon significant stop-loss, it was not getting through. demonstrated the procedure of democ- where individuals who are able to leave As a result, I think they began to be- racy. But what they failed to grasp, the the service are prevented from doing come very much disenchanted with the administration particularly, is that so; unless he is prepared to do those course of action of this administration. elections alone are insufficient unless things, then by next spring the surge I don’t have to tell anyone in this there is a governmental capacity to ends. Chamber or across the globe that this translate those elections into an effec- So I think it is appropriate, if we are is a decisive turning point in their de- tive government that serves the needs seeing a situation where just months mands that we act, that this Senate of its citizens. So we have demonstra- from now we are going to lower our and the House of Representatives take tions of thousands of Iraqis, hundreds forces, that we should start thinking

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Here is that for a change in policy, not in Sep- terms of the support of the American very-difficult-to-measure factor about tember, not next spring, but today. people. the subjective quality of these com- Now, I alluded to the lack of public In my opportunity to visit Iraq, I had manders and leaders—whether they can support. Some would suggest, well, a chance to sit down with General operate without political interference that is not important. You know, Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker. or whether they are wittingly or un- tough leaders have been in situations They have suggested that they con- wittingly extensions of the political where the public did not support them. sciously recognize the limitations of party. Well, the reality that I learned a long our overall infrastructure. They also Just today, if you saw the New York time ago, serving in the military, going indicated that they were ready, prob- Times, there was an interesting article to West Point, is that public support is ably sooner than September, to make a about how our American forces in a critical and necessary element of any declaration of their advice to the Anbar Province were making progress national security strategy; you can President. I do not think we should with Sunni tribes, previously our en- only go so far and so long without it. wait, either. I think this debate is emies, our opponents, who now were We are reaching a point where the timely, the legislation is timely, and rallying, not necessarily because they American public is clearly declaring we should move forward. agree with us but because they recog- that they are deeply concerned about Now, we received additional informa- nize how ruthless and how much al- what is going on, deeply distrustful of tion just a few days ago in the nature Qaida is targeting them in going after the President’s policy, and my fear, of the interim report with respect to them. Now, that is progress we should frankly, is unless we take prudent ac- the status of the benchmarks. There is recognize. tion today, unless the President takes an appearance that the military situa- But what is disconcerting is the re- prudent action, that their tolerance for tion in terms of the reliability of Iraqi port that the regular Iraqi brigade in any significant engagement might Army units is encouraging to a degree. that region, primarily Shia, is actually erode completely by next spring, leav- But there is still a great deal of work trying to interfere, even in some cases ing us with fewer options then than we to do with the police force, which is a suggest an attack on those Sunnis have today. major component of any type of stable tribespeople because they see this as a A July 6 through 8 Gallup poll found society. force that will threaten them as they 62 percent of Americans felt the United In addition, I think if you drill down go forward—another example of this States made a mistake in sending below the superficial, there is still the Sunni-Shia divide, which is a very dif- troops to Iraq. A July 11, 2007, News- nagging question of the reliability, the ficult political chasm to try to bridge week poll found that 68 percent of political reliability, the professional in a short period of time, and that is Americans disapproved of the way reliability, of these forces, particularly what we face today in many parts of President Bush was handling the situa- their leadership. That is something Iraq. tion in Iraq. This is significant because which I think is still in great doubt. I suggest it undercuts the necessary in- But if you look at most of the polit- We also saw unsatisfactory progress gredient of public support for any ical area, there is a string of unsatis- in ensuring the Iraqi security forces major military strategic policy. As the factory grades. The President’s report are providing evenhanded enforcement found unsatisfactory progress of enact- of the law and unsatisfactory progress President continues to be intransigent ing and implementing legislation on as far as limiting militia control of and as many of our colleagues give him debaathification reform. Essentially, local security. It is a very difficult sit- the luxury of that intransigence, I fear what we are seeing is a huge conflict uation in many respects. that the American public becomes in- between the Sunni and Shia commu- Now, military operations—our mili- creasingly disheartened, increasingly nities, and this conflict is not being tary operations are critically impor- desperate, and increasingly unwilling abated by the wise action of the Gov- tant, but here is another reality that I to listen to policies that will provide ernment, a Shia government, to allow think escapes so many people. Ulti- for a phased and orderly transition of Sunnis fuller participation in the civic mately, only the Iraqis can provide a our mission in Iraq. life and the political life of Iraq. solution to these political problems, to We also understand the huge cost of We are seeing unsatisfactory progress these sectarian divides. We can suggest this war. We have appropriated $450 bil- on enacting and implementing major what they should do, but unless they lion. As many of my colleagues point legislation to ensure equitable hydro- do it, these divides will continue to out, the Congressional Budget Office carbon resources, distribution of oil paralyze this country and continue to estimates that we are spending about and petroleum proceeds. We are seeing undermine our efforts to help them sta- $10 billion a month. That, too, is very unsatisfactory progress on establishing bilize their own country. difficult to sustain because most of a provincial election law, establishing I don’t think, given the fundamental this is being financed, if not all of it, provincial council authority, and set- nature of those issues, that the next 6 through deficit spending, which means ting a date for provincial elections. weeks until September 15 will make a we are passing on to the next genera- One of the problems that has been profound difference. It has been sug- tion of Americans a huge bill. nagging in the election process for the gested by many commentators that the But, also, these are real opportunity last several years in Iraq is that the ability of the Iraqi Government to costs. How are we going to reestablish, Sunni community did not participate function—even participate over the in a very narrow vein, our military, in in significant elections, and therefore next several weeks is limited. So for terms of the personnel, their equip- they are not adequately represented in those people, my colleagues, who call: ment, when the effort is essentially certain areas. So, as a result, they Wait for September 15, I don’t believe completed one way or the other? How haven’t got this sense of participation or hope that they are suggesting that are we going to provide for the next of ownership that is so necessary. Until those profound political problems will generation of military equipment, the we have provincial elections, this will be somehow miraculously cured in the next generation of military tactics and continue and further provide excuses, if next 6 weeks. techniques and support personnel if our not real reasons, for Sunnis not to par- As I said before, the inescapable fact, budget is in such disarray as it is now? ticipate fully and not to cooperate to me, is that by next April, we won’t I am not even beginning to comment fully with the Government and with be able to generate 160,000, that some- on the huge costs that are unmet in our forces in the field. how our military, sooner rather than this society in terms of health care, in The report also talked about unsatis- later, will have to declare that there is terms of education, in terms of those factory progress toward providing Iraqi a new strategy that rests not on the forces and those ingredients of national

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:49 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JY6.048 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 power, broad national power that are are using it. They are using it to en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without so essential. courage Hezbollah and Hamas. They objection, it is so ordered. As I said earlier, these operations are are using it to try to achieve nuclear f posing an excruciating stress and fuel cycles and, on many days we all strain on military forces. The high feel, perhaps, even a nuclear weapon. BILL MOYERS’ EULOGY FOR LADY operational tempo is really taking its So what we have seen also is that as BIRD JOHNSON toll on the troops and on their families. these developments take place, the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, we Since 2002, 1.4 million troops have world’s opinion is rapidly turning should all be so fortunate as to live a served in Iraq or Afghanistan. Nearly against us. worthy life and at the moment of our every nondeployed combat brigade in We are seeing disturbing events in passing have a person with the talent the Active-Duty Army has reported Pakistan and elsewhere where there is of Bill Moyers memorialize our time on that they are not ready to complete a concentration of al-Qaida leadership. Earth. On Saturday, Bill Moyers, the their assigned war mission. These are I, like so many of my colleagues, was PBS journalist who served as special the troops who have come back from most disturbed a few weeks ago when assistant to President Lyndon Johnson Iraq, from Afghanistan. They are not American news broadcasters were from 1963 to 1978, delivered a eulogy at ready to perform their mission. showing films of a graduation cere- Lady Bird Johnson’s funeral service We all can remember—I can, at mony of hundreds of individuals some- Saturday. He read from a text which I least—Governor Bush talking up before where in Pakistan who were leaving to will now have printed in the RECORD. a large crowd in his election campaign go off and pursue their jihadist ter- I ask unanimous consent that the eu- and criticizing the Clinton administra- rorist activities around the world. That logy be printed in the RECORD. tion because two divisions, as he said, is a frightening but real situation. There being no objection, the mate- were not—if they were asked to report, As a result, Senator LEVIN and I have rial was ordered to be printed in the they would say: Not ready for duty, sir, worked with our colleagues and have RECORD, as follows: to the President. That pales in com- proposed an amendment that responds [From statesman.com, July 15, 2007] to these different issues and different parison to the lack of readiness we see BILL MOYERS’S EULOGY FOR LADY BIRD threats and also the reality of the situ- today in our military forces. Nearly 9 JOHNSON ation at home and in Iraq. I am pleased out of every 10 Army National Guard Bill Moyers, the PBS journalist who served forces that are not in Iraq or Afghani- we are supported in our efforts by so as special assistant to President Lyndon stan have less than half of the equip- many, including our colleagues, Sen- Johnson from 1963 to 1967, delivered a eulogy ment needed to do their job. Their job ators HAGEL, SMITH, and Senator at Lady Bird Johnson’s funeral service Sat- now is to provide support for Governors SNOWE. This is a bipartisan amend- urday. He read from this text: in disasters, in problems that are re- ment. It recognizes what the American It is unthinkable to me that Lady Bird is gone. lated to their home States. people are demanding, a change in direction, and what the status on the She was so much a part of the landscape, As I said again and again, military so much a part of our lives and our times, so planners do not see how we can sustain ground and the status of the military require also, a change in direction. It much a part of our country for so long that 160,000 troops beyond next April. We I began to imagine her with us always. Now, also recognize that our policies of go- calls for protecting U.S. and coalition although the fields of purple, orange, and it-alone, our policies of virtually uni- forces, continuing our fight against blue will long evoke her gifts to us, that vi- lateral action are increasingly alien- terrorism, and training Iraqi security brant presence has departed, and we are left ating opinion throughout the world. forces to step up and discharge their to mourn our loss of her even as we celebrate Once again, to accomplish anything responsibilities. It calls for a beginning her life. Some people arriving earlier today were significant, to rally diplomatic forces, of a phased reduction of forces, 120 days after enactment of the legislation. It asked, ‘‘Are you sitting with the family?’’ I to rally all of the forces throughout also calls upon us to begin to take up looked around at this throng and said to my- the world to help us achieve our end, the issue of real proactive, complimen- self, ‘‘Everyone here is sitting with the fam- you have to start on the basis of at ily. That’s how she would treat us.’’ All of tary diplomatic, and political action least understanding and support. We us. that is so necessary to stability in the have seen that deteriorate. When I arrived in Washington in 1954, to We have seen also the situation operation. work in the LBJ mailroom between my soph- One of the factors the President where, because of our concentration in omore and junior years, I didn’t know a sin- talked about last January, and was al- gle person in town—not even the Johnsons, Iraq, al-Qaida now is resurgent. That is luded to by the Secretary of State and whom I only met that first week. She soon the conclusion of the National Intel- others, was the civilian surge to match recognized the weekends were especially ligence Estimate that was talked about the military surge—a surge in advisers, lonesome for me, and she called one day to in the press just last week. We are see- technicians, those people who can help ask me over for Sunday brunch. I had never even heard of Sunday brunch, ing a situation where Iran is increasing the Iraqis organize their political proc- its strategic power. One major factor is must less been to one; for all I knew, it was esses at the city level, the provincial an Episcopalian sacrament. When I arrived the fact that we are tied down with level, and their economic processes. 160,000 troops in Iraq. We are tied down at 30th Place the family was there—the little That is not taking place as rapidly as girls, Lady Bird and himself. But so were in a way in which many of the individ- necessary. We are at a critical mo- Richard Russell and Sam Rayburn and J. uals in the Iraqi Government whom we ment, a moment not to delay but to Edgar Hoover—didn’t look like Episcopal depend upon to do and take the actions take appropriate action, a moment to priests to me. They were sitting around the where it is essential to our success change the direction in Iraq, not sim- smallish room reading the newspaper—ex- have close personal and political ties ply to wait and wait and wait until cept for LBJ, who was on the phone. If this to the Iranians. They talk to them on is their idea of a sacrament, I thought, I’ll events dictate we have to draw down just stay a Baptist. But Mrs. Johnson knew a weekly basis. They take certain di- forces. I hope we can prevail our col- rections from them. We are in a situa- something about the bachelors she had in- leagues to support our efforts. I will vited there, including the kid fresh up from tion where our position in Iraq—unwit- have more to say. I believe many of my her native East Texas. On a Sunday morning tingly, perhaps—has strengthened the colleagues will have much more to say they needed a family, and she had offered us Iranians. We cannot effectively talk tomorrow. communion at her table. In a way, it was a about another major military oper- I urge passage of the Levin-Reed sacrament. ation when we are having a very dif- amendment. It was also very good politics. She told me something that summer that would make a ficult time supplying and supporting f this operation. difference in my life. She was shy, and in the We have effectively taken out two of MORNING BUSINESS presence of powerful men, she usually kept their traditional opponents in the re- her counsel. Sensing that I was shy, too, and Mr. REED. Mr. President, I ask unan- aware I had no experience to enforce any gion, and most difficult and dangerous imous consent that there now be a pe- opinions, she said: Don’t worry. If you are opponent, the Taliban regime in Af- riod of morning business with Senators unsure of what to say, just ask questions, ghanistan and Saddam Hussein in Iraq. permitted to speak therein for up to 10 and I promise you that when they leave, they They now have strategic space. They minutes each. will think you were the smartest one in the

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And I see that opened us to the technicolor splendors she didn’t even understand everything about in the eyes of some of those women a confu- of our world. Walk this weekend among the the man she married—nor did she want to, sion—what I take to be the realization that paths and trails and flowers and see the she said, as long as he needed her. this is them at their most uncivil, con- beauty she loved. But as you do, remember— Oh, he needed her, alright. You know the fronting a woman who is the triumph of ci- she also loved democracy, and saw a beauty famous incident. Once, trying to locate her vility. So help me, her very demeanor cre- in it—rough though the ground may be, hard in a crowded room, he growled aloud: ates a small zone of grace in the midst of and stony, as tangled and as threatened with ‘‘Where’s Lady Bird?’’ And she replied: that tumultuous throng. And they move blight as nature itself. And remember that ‘‘Right behind you, darling, where I’ve al- back a little, and again a little, Mrs. John- this shy little girl from Karnack, Texas— ways been.’’ son continuing to nod and smile, until we’re with eyes as wistful as cypress and manners ‘‘Whoever loves, believes the impossible,’’ inside the Baker and upstairs in the suite. as soft as the whispering pine—grew up to Elizabeth Browning wrote. Lady Bird truly Now LBJ is smiling—he knows that Texas show us how to cultivate the beauty in de- loved this man she often found impossible. was up for grabs until this moment, and the mocracy: The voice raised against the mob. . ‘‘I’m no more bewildered by Lyndon than he backlash will decide it for us. But Mrs. John- . the courage to overcome fear with convic- is bewildered by himself,’’ she once told me. son has pulled back the curtains and is look- tions as true as steel. Like everyone he loved, she often found ing down that street as the mob disperses. Claudia Alta Taylor—Lady Bird Johnson— herself in the path of his Vesuvian eruptions. She has seen a dark and disturbing omen. served the beauty in nature and the beauty During the campaign of 1960 I slept in the Still holding the curtain back, as if she were in us—and right down to the end of her long bed in their basement when we returned peering into the future, she says, ‘‘Things and bountiful life, she inspired us to serve from the road for sessions of the Senate. She will never be the same again.’’ them, too. knew I was lonesome for Judith and our six- Now it is 1964. The disinherited descend- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, those of month-old son who were back in Texas. She ants of slavery, still denied their rights as us who were fortunate enough to know citizens after a century of segregation, have would often come down the two flights of Mr. Moyers understand what an ex- stairs to ask if I was doing alright. One night resolved to claim for themselves the Amer- the Senator and I got home even later than ican promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit traordinary person he is. I hope those usual. And he brought with him an unre- of happiness. President Johnson has thrown who read the remarks he made about solved dispute from the Senate cloakroom. the full power of his office to their side, and Lady Bird Johnson will come to appre- At midnight I could still hear him upstairs, he has just signed the Civil Rights Act of ciate so much more the contributions carrying on as if he were about to purge the 1964—the greatest single sword of justice she made in her life. She was a gra- Democratic caucus. Pretty soon I heard her raised for equality since the Emancipation cious and caring person. Bill Moyers’ footsteps on the stairs and I called out: Proclamation. A few weeks later, both John- eulogy reminds us she was also a per- ‘‘Mrs. Johnson, you don’t need to check up sons plunge into his campaign for election in his own right. He has more or less given up son of exceptional courage. on me. I’m alright.’’ And she called back, I join America in extending condo- ‘‘Well, I was coming down to tell you I’m al- on the South, after that legislation, but she right, too.’’ will not. These were her people, here were lences to Lady Bird Johnson’s family, She seemed to grow calmer as the world her roots. And she is not ready to sever to the family of our former colleague, around her became more furious. them. So she sets out on a whistle stop jour- Senator Charles and Lynda Robb, and Thunderstorms struck in her life so often, ney of nearly seventeen hundred miles to all those who mourn her passing, you had to wonder why the Gods on Olympus through the heart of her past. She is on her and I yield the floor. kept testing her. own now—campaigning independently— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- She lost her mother in an accident when across the Mason-Dixon line down the buckle ator from Rhode Island. she was five. She was two cars behind JFK in of the Bible Belt all the way down to New Dallas. She was in the White House when Orleans. I cannot all these years later do jus- Mr. REED. Mr. President, first let me Martin Luther King was shot and Wash- tice to what she faced: The boos, the jeers, associate myself with the comments of ington burned. She grieved for the family of the hecklers, the crude signs and cruder ges- Senator DURBIN about Lady Bird John- Robert Kennedy, and for the lives lost in tures, the insults and the threats. This is the son. I had the privilege and pleasure for Vietnam. land still ruled by Jim Crow and John Birch, many years of knowing a dear friend of Early in the White House, a well-meaning who controls the law with the cross and club their family, my dear friend, Warrie editor up from Texas said, ‘‘You poor thing, to enforce it. 1964, and bathroom signs still Price and her family. She was there having to follow Jackie Kennedy.’’ Mrs. read: ‘‘White Ladies’’ and Colored Women.’’ in Austin for the services. Johnson’s mouth dropped open, in amazed In Richmond, she is greeted with signs disbelief. And she said, ‘‘Oh, no, don’t pity that read: ‘‘Fly away, Lady Bird.’’ In Also, I had the privilege of serving for me. Weep for Mrs. Kennedy. She lost her Charleston, ‘‘Blackbird Go Home.’’ Children with Senator Chuck Robb and knowing husband. I still have my Lyndon.’’ planted in front rows hold up signs: ‘‘John- Lynda. I thank the Senator for recog- She aimed for the consolation and comfort son is a Nigger Lover.’’ In Savannah they nizing those comments by Bill Moyers. of others. It was not only her talent at nego- curse her daughter. The air has become so When I spoke to my friend, Warrie tiating the civil war waged in his nature. It menacing we run a separate engine fifteen Price, she said she had never heard was not just the way she remained minutes ahead of her in case of a bomb; she anything as moving and as evocative unconscripted by the factions into which later said, ‘‘People were concerned for me, and as fitting as the tribute by Bill family, friends, and advisers inevitably di- but the engineer in the train ahead of us was vide around a powerful figure. She kept open in far greater danger.’’ Rumors spread of Moyers. all the roads to reconciliation. snipers, and in the Panhandle of Florida the I thank the Senator for including Like her beloved flowers in the field, she threats are so ominous the FBI orders a that in the RECORD for the American was a woman of many hues. A strong man- yard-by-yard sweep of a seven-mile bridge people to consider. ager, a canny investor, a shrewd judge of that her train would cross. f people, friend and foe—and she never con- She never flinches. Up to forty times a day fused the two. Deliberate in coming to judg- from the platform of the caboose she will INDEPENDENCE DAY IN CAPE ment, she was sure in conclusion. speak, sometimes raising a single white- VERDE But let me speak especially of the one gloved hand to punctuate her words—always Mr. REED. Mr. President, today with quality that most captured my admiration the lady. When the insults grew so raucous and affection, her courage. in South Carolina, she tells the crowd the my colleagues in the Senate, I cele- It is the fall of 1960. We’re in Dallas, where ugly words were coming ‘‘not from the good brate the anniversary of Cape Verde’s neither Kennedy nor Johnson are local he- people of South Carolina but from the state independence on behalf of all America. roes. We start across the street from the of confusion.’’ In Columbia she answers This small African country of 400,000 Adolphus to the Baker Hotel. The reac- hecklers with what one observer called ‘‘a deserves our recognition, particularly tionary congressman from Dallas has orga- maternal bark.’’ And she says, ‘‘This is a as it one of democracy’s few success nized a demonstration of women—pretty country of many viewpoints. I respect your stories in the African continent. women, in costumes of red, white, and blue, right to express your own. Now is my turn to The existence of Cape Verde’s islands waving little American flags above their express mine.’’ cowboy hats. At first I take them to be An advance man called me back at the was first acknowledged by the Romans. cheerleaders having a good time. But sud- White House from the pay phone at a local But it was not until 1456 that the denly they are an angry mob, snarling, sali- train depot. He was choking back the tears. uninhabited islands were rediscovered vating, spitting. ‘‘As long as I live,’’ he said, in a voice break- by the Portuguese under the command

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:30 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.011 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 of Henry the Navigator. Six years Paderewski’s ashes home to Poland. No We should work with Poland to secure later, Cape Verde was inhabited and in- one will forget seeing thousands of more European troops, with stronger corporated as a colony of the Por- Poles lining the streets over the miles rules of engagement, to stabilize Af- tuguese Empire. Its prosperity during from the airport to the city center, ghanistan. And we should work to- the height of European colonialism was waiting to see the horse drawn car- gether to send an unmistakable signal so great as to be the object of looting riage. to Iran that its insistence in pursuing a pirates, such as the infamous Sir It was the world’s good fortune that nuclear weapons program is a profound Francis Drake. However, because of re- a Pole infused with this same dedica- mistake. curring droughts and the decline of the tion to freedom and the dignity of all Energize the alliance to confront new slave trade near the end of the 18th people was elected Pope at such a crit- challenges. From Poland to the United century, many Cape Verdeans emi- ical time. Polish Americans were States, we are facing a new kind of grated from the islands to New Eng- thrilled at the election of Karol threat in the form of energy insecurity land, many becoming productive mem- Wojtyla as Pope, a man who kept the and climate change. The North Atlan- bers of America’s whaling commerce. faith when faith was forbidden. tic community has always joined forces In the 20th century, Cape Verde was At the same time, American to confront and defeat new challenges, affected by growing nationalism, fo- Polonia’s dedication to freedom in and we should be doing the same now mented by disastrous economic cir- their native Poland was vital in ensur- by, among other things, sharing best cumstances during the Second World ing that Soviet totalitarianism would practices on energy conservation, in- War. The tiny nation was subsequently not succeed. Millions of personal pack- viting India and China to join the suppressed by the authoritarian Por- ages were sent to friends and family International Energy Agency, and dedi- tuguese regime. But in 1974 the Carna- back home, and each package was a cating our significant resources to es- tion Revolution in Portugal not only message of hope in dark days like—the tablishing a global cap and trade on brought about the world’s third wave of imposition of martial law in 1981—of greenhouse gas pollution. democracy but also meant independ- the Soviet Union. Prudently but decisively prepare for ence for Cape Verde. On July 5, 1975, The razing of the Iron Curtain pro- emerging threats. The Bush adminis- Cape Verde received its independence vided opportunities to renew the link- tration has been developing plans to from Portugal. age between Poland and America. Two deploy interceptors and radar systems Cape Verde’s road to full democracy centuries after the deaths of Pulaski in Poland and the Czech Republic as has been gradual, but nevertheless and Kosciuszko, Poland and America part of a missile defense system de- Cape Verde can now boast a prolific became formal allies in NATO, institu- signed to protect against the potential and fair government that received a tionalizing the faith in freedom our threat of Iranian nuclear armed mis- perfect score in the Freedom House countries have shared for centuries. siles. If we can responsibly deploy mis- ratings for both political rights and Since joining NATO in 1997, Poland sile defenses that would protect us and civil liberties, the only African country has become one of America’s most im- our allies we should—but only when the system works. We need to make with such an honor. I urge my col- portant strategic partners, dedicating sure any missile defense system would leagues in the Senate to join me in troops and resources to our operations be effective before deployment. The wishing the 350,000 Cape Verdean- in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bush administration has in the past ex- Americans a happy Independence Day We now have an opportunity to build aggerated missile defense capabilities this Fifth of July. on this long and deep relationship. and rushed deployments for political f Here is how we can: Renew the unity of purpose of the purposes. The Bush administration has VISIT OF POLISH PRESIDENT Transatlantic Relationship. The Bush also done a poor job of consulting its LECH KACZYNSKI administration’s policy of splitting Eu- NATO allies about the deployment of a Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I rise to rope into ‘‘old’’ and ‘‘new’’ was not just missile defense system that has major welcome Polish President Lech wrong, it was counterproductive. Po- implications for all of them. We must Kaczynski to Washington. Recognizing land should not have to choose between not allow this issue to divide ‘‘new Eu- the rich history of cooperation between its vital interest in closer integration rope’’ and ‘‘old Europe,’’ as the Bush our two countries, I am happy to say, with Europe and its alliance with the administration tried to do over Iraq. Invite Poland to join the Visa Waiver Witam Serdecznie w Washingtonie, United States. America must repair its Program. We should work to include Welcome to Washington. relationship with Europe as a whole, so countries like Poland that are mem- The Polish President’s visit reminds that Poland and our other Central Eu- bers of both the EU and NATO into the us that for the last 200 years America ropean allies are never put in that posi- Visa Waiver Program. Today’s visa re- and Poland have been linked in the tion again. gime reflects neither the current stra- struggle for freedom. Today there is a Finish building a Europe whole and tegic relationship nor the close historic strong legacy of sacrifice between the free. Poland has been a steadfast cham- bonds between our peoples, and is out two nations—sacrifice for the cause of pion of liberty in the countries to its of date. east. America and Poland should stand American and Polish freedom alike. These are important steps and I look together to help Ukraine build a strong As early as the Revolutionary War, forward to working with my colleagues and stable democracy, and to help the Polish patriots like Casimir Pulaski to implement them. and Tadeusz Kosciuszko fought along- people of Belarus regain their human It is wonderful to welcome the Polish side American patriots—from German- rights. We also share an interest in President at a time in which America town to Saratoga—to help win our working with Russia to meet common and Poland share the same freedom. country’s independence. security threats and to encourage Rus- Our two nations share a common leg- During World War I, Ignacy Pade- sia’s integration into Western institu- acy and destiny, and I am honored to rewski, an unparalleled musician, tions. But we should also embrace, not welcome President Kaczynski to Wash- helped lead the fight for a free and abandon, those in Russia working to ington. independent Poland. He became Prime preserve their hard won liberty, and Minister after the war, only to be draw clear lines against Russia’s in- f forced into exile by the Nazi Occupa- timidation of its neighbors. Mr. Presi- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE tion. After he died in exile in the dent, 21st century Europe cannot be di- At 2:02 p.m., a message from the United States, America gave this great vided into 19th century spheres of in- House of Representatives, delivered by friend of freedom a place alongside our fluence. Ms. Niland, one of its clerks, an- honored dead in Arlington National Meet global challenges together. Not nounced that the House has passed the Cemetery. There he would rest, in the long ago, we looked to Poland as a following bills, in which it requests the words of President Franklin Roosevelt, country that needed American help in concurrence of the Senate: ‘‘until Poland would be free.’’ its own efforts to be free and secure; H.R. 2608. An act to amend section 402 of It was a moving sight when, in 1992, now we look to Poland as a critical the Personal Responsibility and Work Oppor- President George H. W. Bush escorted partner in building a safer, freer world. tunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide,

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An act to provide for reconcili- the following enrolled bills: System, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- ation pursuant to section 601 of the concur- port relative to the profitability of the credit S. 1701. An act to provide for the extension rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year card operations of depository institutions; to of transitional medical assistance (TMA) and 2008. the Committee on Banking, Housing, and the abstinence education program through H.R. 2900. An act to amend the Federal Urban Affairs. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and the end of fiscal year 2007, and for other pur- EC–2566. A communication from the Prin- extend the user-fee programs for prescription poses. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office drugs and for medical devices, to enhance H.R. 556. An act to ensure national secu- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- the postmarket authorities of the Food and rity while promoting foreign investment and ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Drug Administration with respect to the the creation and maintenance of jobs, to re- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled safety of drugs, and for other purposes. form the process by which such investments ‘‘Alachlor, Chlorothalonil, Metribuzin; De- H.R. 2956. An act to require the Secretary are examined for any effect they may have nial of Objections’’ (FRL No. 8135-3) received of Defense to commence the reduction of the on national security, to establish the Com- on July 13, 2007; to the Committee on Envi- number of United States Armed Forces in mittee on Foreign Investment in the United ronment and Public Works. Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, States, and for other purposes. EC–2567. A communication from the Prin- and for other purposes. f cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office The message also announced that the of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- House agrees to the amendment of the MEASURES REFERRED ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Senate to the bill (H.R. 556) to ensure The following bills were read the first pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled national security while promoting for- and the second times by unanimous ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Minnesota’’ (FRL No. eign investment and the creation and consent, and referred as indicated: 8439-7) received on July 13, 2007; to the Com- maintenance of jobs, to reform the H.R. 1851. An act to reform the housing mittee on Environment and Public Works. process by which such investments are choice voucher program under section 8 of EC–2568. A communication from the Prin- examined for any effect they may have the United States Housing Act of 1937; to the cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office on national security, to establish the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Committee on Foreign Investment in Affairs. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, H.R. 2608. An act to amend section 402 of the United States, and for other pur- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Personal Responsibility and Work Oppor- ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality poses. tunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide, Implementation Plans; Minnesota’’ (FRL No. The message further announced that in fiscal years 2008 through 2010, extensions 8439-8) received on July 13, 2007; to the Com- pursuant to section 201(b) of the Inter- of supplemental security income for refu- mittee on Environment and Public Works. national Religious Freedom Act of 1998 gees, asylees, and certain other humani- EC–2569. A communication from the Prin- (22 U.S.C. 6431 note), amended by sectarian immigrants, and to amend the Inter- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office tion 681(b) of the Foreign Relations Au- nal Revenue Code to collect unemployment of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- thorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (22 compensation debts resulting from fraud; to ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, U.S.C. 2651 note), and the order of the the Committee on Finance. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled H.R. 2956. An act to require the Secretary ‘‘Determination of Attainment, Approval House of January 4, 2007, the Speaker of Defense to commence the reduction of the and Promulgation of Implementation Plans reappoints the following members on number of United States Armed Forces in and Designation of Areas for Air Quality the part of the House of Representa- Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, Planning Purposes; Indiana; Redesignation tives to the Commission on Inter- and for other purposes; to the Committee on of the Clark and Floyd Counties 8-hour national Religious Freedom: Ms. Felice Foreign Relations. Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment’’ (FRL No. 8440-2) received on July 13, 2007; to Gaer of Paramus, New Jersey, for a 2– f year term ending May 14, 2009, to suc- the Committee on Environment and Public ceed herself, and Ms. Nina Shea of MEASURES PLACED ON THE Works. CALENDAR EC–2570. A communication from the Prin- Washington, D.C., for a 2–year term cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office ending May 14, 2009, to succeed herself The following bills were read the first of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- upon the recommendation of the Mi- and second times by unanimous con- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, nority Leader. sent, and placed on the calendar: pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled The message also announced that H.R. 2669. An act to provide for reconcili- ‘‘Determination of Attainment, Approval pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2761, clause 10 of ation pursuant to section 601 of the concur- and Promulgation of Implementation Plans rule I, and the order of the House of rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year and Designation of Areas for Air Quality January 4, 2007, the Speaker appoints 2008. Planning Purposes; Indiana; Redesignation of LaPorte County to Attainment for Ozone’’ the following Members of the House of H.R. 2900. An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and (FRL No. 8440-4) received on July 13, 2007; to Representatives to the British-Amer- the Committee on Environment and Public ican Interparliamentary Group, in ad- extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance Works. EC–2571. A communication from the Prin- dition to Mr. CHANDLER of Kentucky, the postmarket authorities of the Food and cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office Chairman, appointed on March 30, 2007: Drug Administration with respect to the of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Mr. WU of Oregon, Vice Chairman, Mr. safety of drugs, and for other purposes. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, POMEROY of North Dakota, Mr. CLY- f pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled BURN of South Carolina, Mr. ETHERIDGE ‘‘Determination of Attainment, Approval of North Carolina, Mr. DAVIS of Cali- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER and Promulgation of Implementation Plans fornia, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. COMMUNICATIONS and Designation of Areas for Air Quality PETRI of Wisconsin, Mr. BOOZMAN of The following communications were Planning Purposes; Indiana; Redesignation Arkansas, Mr. BOUSTANY of Louisiana, laid before the Senate, together with of the South Bend-Elkhart 8-Hour Ozone Mr. CRENSHAW of Florida, and Mr. WIL- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Nonattainment Area to Attainment’’ (FRL SON of South Carolina. No. 8440-3) received on July 13, 2007; to the uments, and were referred as indicated: Committee on Environment and Public At 2:16 p.m., a message from the EC–2563. A communication from the Ad- Works. House, delivered by Ms. Niland, one of ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- EC–2572. A communication from the Prin- its reading clerks, announced that the ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- House has passed the following bill, in titled ‘‘Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting’’ ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, which it requests the concurrence of (RIN0581-AC66) received on July 12, 2007; to pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Senate: the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, ‘‘Public Hearings and Submission of Plans’’ H.R. 1851. An act to reform the housing and Forestry. (FRL No. 8439-6) received on July 13, 2007; to choice voucher program under section 8 of EC–2564. A communication from the Dep- the Committee on Environment and Public the United States Housing Act of 1937. uty Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pur- Works.

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EC–2573. A communication from the Chief By Mrs. MURRAY: S. 435 of the Trade and Commercial Regulations S. 1789. An original bill making appropria- At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the Branch, Customs and Border Protection, De- tions for the Departments of Transportation name of the Senator from Arkansas partment of Homeland Security, transmit- and Housing and Urban Development, and re- (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- titled ‘‘Extension of Import Restrictions Im- tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; from of S. 435, a bill to amend title 49, posed on Pre-Classical and Classical Archae- the Committee on Appropriations; placed on United States Code, to preserve the es- ological Objects and Byzantine Period Eccle- the calendar. sential air service program. siastical and Ritual Ethnological Material By Mr. OBAMA: S. 594 S. 1790. A bill to make grants to carry out From Cyprus’’ (RIN1505-AB80) received on At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the activities to prevent the incidence of unin- July 12, 2007; to the Committee on Finance. name of the Senator from Rhode Island EC–2574. A communication from the Chief tended pregnancies and sexually transmitted of the Publications and Regulations Branch, infections among teens in racial or ethnic (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the minority or immigrant communities, and for sponsor of S. 594, a bill to limit the use, Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the other purposes; to the Committee on Health, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Regulations Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 597 and Removal of Temporary Regulations By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the CRAPO, and Mr. CRAIG): Under Section 3402(f)’’ ((RIN1545-BE20)(TD name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. 9337)) received on July 13, 2007; to the Com- S. 1791. A bill to amend the Farm Security mittee on Finance. and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reau- MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. EC–2575. A communication from the Chief thorize, and increase funding for, the bio- 597, a bill to extend the special postage of the Publications and Regulations Branch, diesel fuel education program; to the Com- stamp for breast cancer research for 2 Internal Revenue Service, Department of the mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- years. estry. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the S. 609 report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. Subpart F Relating to Partnerships’’ OBAMA, and Mrs. CLINTON): At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, his ((RIN1545-BE34)(TD 9326)) received on July S. 1792. A bill to amend the Worker Adjust- name was added as a cosponsor of S. 13, 2007; to the Committee on Finance. ment and Retraining Notification Act to im- 609, a bill to amend section 254 of the EC–2576. A communication from the Chief, prove such Act; to the Committee on Health, Communications Act of 1934 to provide Border Security Regulations Branch, Depart- Education, Labor, and Pensions. that funds received as universal service ment of Homeland Security, transmitting, f contributions and the universal service pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND support programs established pursuant ‘‘Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo to that section are not subject to cer- Information for Truck Carriers Required to SENATE RESOLUTIONS tain provisions of title 31, United be Transmitted Through ACE Truck Mani- The following concurrent resolutions fest at Ports in the States of Maine and Min- States Code, commonly known as the and Senate resolutions were read, and Antideficiency Act. nesota’’ (CBP Dec. 07-53) received on July 12, referred (or acted upon), as indicated: 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- S. 771 rity and Governmental Affairs. By Ms. MIKULSKI: S. Res. 273. A resolution expressing the At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the EC–2577. A communication from the Chief name of the Senator from Rhode Island Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland sense of the Senate that the United States Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Postal Service should issue a semipostal (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of report entitled ‘‘2007 Data Mining Report: stamp to support medical research relating S. 771, a bill to amend the Child Nutri- DHS Privacy Office Response to House Re- to Alzheimer’s disease; to the Committee on tion Act of 1966 to improve the nutri- port 109-699’’; to the Committee on Homeland Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tion and health of schoolchildren by Security and Governmental Affairs. fairs. updating the definition of ‘‘food of EC–2578. A communication from the Attor- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and minimal nutritional value’’ to conform ney General, transmitting, a report relative Mr. COLEMAN): S. Con. Res. 41. A concurrent resolution to current nutrition science and to pro- to the implementation of a new national se- tect the Federal investment in the na- curity oversight and compliance effort; to commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/ the Committee on the Judiciary. 34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota Na- tional school lunch and breakfast pro- EC–2579. A communication from the Dep- tional Guard upon its completion of the grams. uty Assistant Administrator, Office of Diver- longest continuous deployment of any S. 774 sion Control, Department of Justice, trans- United States military unit during Oper- ation Iraqi Freedom; considered and agreed At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule name of the Senator from Connecticut entitled ‘‘Import and Production Quotas for to. (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of Certain List I Chemicals’’ (RIN1117-AB08) re- f ceived on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on S. 774, a bill to amend the Illegal Immi- the Judiciary. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS gration Reform and Immigrant Respon- f S. 41 sibility Act of 1996 to permit States to At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the determine State residency for higher REPORTS OF COMMITTEES name of the Senator from Massachu- education purposes and to authorize The following reports of committees setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- the cancellation of removal and adjust- were submitted: sponsor of S. 41, a bill to amend the In- ment of status of certain alien students By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide who are long-term United States resi- Foreign Relations, without amendment: incentives to improve America’s re- dents and who entered the United S. 392. A bill to ensure payment of United search competitiveness, and for other States as children, and for other pur- States assessments for United Nations peace- purposes. poses. keeping operations for the 2005 through 2008 S. 814 time period (Rept. No. 110-130). S. 65 By Mrs. MURRAY, from the Committee on At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the Appropriations, without amendment: name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. S. 1789. An original bill making appropria- WEBB) was added as a cosponsor of S. CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. tions for the Departments of Transportation 65, a bill to modify the age-60 standard 814, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- and Housing and Urban Development, and re- for certain pilots and for other pur- enue Code of 1986 to allow the deduc- lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tion of attorney-advanced expenses and tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes (Rept. poses. No. 110-131). S. 211 court costs in contingency fee cases. S. 881 f At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. JOINT RESOLUTIONS 211, a bill to facilitate nationwide BROWN), the Senator from Montana The following bills and joint resolu- availability of 2–1–1 telephone service (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from tions were introduced, read the first for information and referral on human Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) were added as and second times by unanimous con- services, volunteer services, and for cosponsors of S. 881, a bill to amend the sent, and referred as indicated: other purposes. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend

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RES. 236 added as cosponsors of S. 1107, a bill to name of the Senator from Arkansas At the request of Mr. BAYH, the name amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. rity Act to reduce cost-sharing under of S. 1571, a bill to reform the essential ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. part D of such title for certain non-in- air service program, and for other pur- Res. 236, a resolution supporting the stitutionalized full-benefit dual eligible poses. goals and ideals of the National An- individuals. S. 1592 them Project, which has worked to re- S. 1183 At the request of Mr. BROWN, the store America’s voice by re-teaching At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Americans to sing the national an- name of the Senator from Connecticut ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. them. ODD (Mr. D ) was added as a cosponsor of S. RES. 269 S. 1183, a bill to enhance and further 1592, a bill to reauthorize the Under- ground Railroad Educational and Cul- At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, research into paralysis and to improve the name of the Senator from Massa- rehabilitation and the quality of life tural Program. chusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a for persons living with paralysis and S. 1708 cosponsor of S. Res. 269, a resolution other physical disabilities, and for At the request of Mr. DODD, the name expressing the sense of the Senate that other purposes. of the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Com- REED) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1257 mittee should recommend to the Post- At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the 1708, a bill to provide for the expansion master General that a commemorative name of the Senator from New Jersey of Federal efforts concerning the pre- postage stamp be issued in honor of (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- vention, education, treatment, and re- former United States Representative sor of S. 1257, a bill to provide the Dis- search activities related to Lyme and Barbara Jordan. trict of Columbia a voting seat and the other tick-borne diseases, including State of Utah an additional seat in the the establishment of a Tick-Borne Dis- AMENDMENT NO. 2021 House of Representatives. eases Advisory Committee. At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the name of the Senator from Vermont S. 1261 S. 1718 (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the sor of amendment No. 2021 intended to name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. name of the Senator from Montana be proposed to H.R. 1585, to authorize OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. BAUCUS) was added as a cosponsor appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for 1261, a bill to amend title 10 and 38, of S. 1718, a bill to amend the military activities of the Department United States Code, to repeal the 10- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to of Defense, for military construction, year limit on use of Montgomery GI provide for reimbursement to and for defense activities of the De- Bill educational assistance benefits, servicemembers of tuition for pro- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- and for other purposes. grams of education interrupted by tary personnel strengths for such fiscal S. 1354 military service, for deferment of stu- year, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the dents loans and reduced interest rates name of the Senator from Vermont for servicemembers during periods of AMENDMENT NO. 2022 (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- military service, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the sor of S. 1354, a bill to amend the defi- poses. names of the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. FEINGOLD) and the Senator from nition of a law enforcement officer S. 1744 Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR) were added as under subchapter III of chapter 83 and At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the chapter 84 of title 5, United States cosponsors of amendment No. 2022 in- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. tended to be proposed to H.R. 1585, to Code, respectively, to ensure the inclu- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. sion of certain positions. authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1744, a bill to prohibit the application 2008 for military activities of the De- S. 1356 of certain restrictive eligibility re- At the request of Mr. BROWN, the partment of Defense, for military con- quirements to foreign nongovern- struction, and for defense activities of name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. mental organizations with respect to VOINOVICH) was added as a cosponsor of the Department of Energy, to prescribe the provision of assistance under part I military personnel strengths for such S. 1356, a bill to amend the Federal De- of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. posit Insurance Act to establish indus- fiscal year, and for other purposes. S. 1747 trial bank holding company regulation, At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the name of the Senator from New Jersey name of the Senator from Vermont S. 1359 (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the sor of amendment No. 2022 intended to name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. sor of S. 1747, a bill to regulate the ju- be proposed to H.R. 1585, supra. dicial use of presidential signing state- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. AMENDMENT NO. 2033 1359, a bill to amend the Public Health ments in the interpretation of Act of At the request of Mr. DODD, the name Service Act to enhance public and Congress. of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. health professional awareness and un- S. 1784 WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of derstanding of lupus and to strengthen At the request of Mr. KERRY, the amendment No. 2033 intended to be pro- the Nation’s research efforts to iden- names of the Senator from Nebraska posed to H.R. 1585, to authorize appro- tify the causes and cure of lupus. (Mr. HAGEL) and the Senator from Con- priations for fiscal year 2008 for mili- S. 1450 necticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) were added tary activities of the Department of At the request of Mr. KOHL, the name as cosponsors of S. 1784, a bill to amend Defense, for military construction, and of the Senator from Vermont (Mr. the Small Business Act to improve pro- for defense activities of the Depart- LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor of S. grams for veterans, and for other pur- ment of Energy, to prescribe military 1450, a bill to authorize appropriations poses. personnel strengths for such fiscal for the Housing Assistance Council. S. 1785 year, and for other purposes. S. 1457 At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- AMENDMENT NO. 2046 At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the ida, the name of the Senator from At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the names of the Senator from Rhode Is- Rhode Island (Mr. REED) was added as a name of the Senator from Wisconsin

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RES. 273 appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for authorize appropriations for fiscal year Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate military activities of the Department 2008 for military activities of the De- that the United States Postal Service of Defense, for military construction, partment of Defense, for military con- should, in accordance with section 416 of and for defense activities of the De- struction, and for defense activities of title 39, United States Code— partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- the Department of Energy, to prescribe (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support tary personnel strengths for such fiscal military personnel strengths for such medical research relating to Alzheimer’s dis- year, and for other purposes. fiscal year, and for other purposes. ease; and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of AMENDMENT NO. 2060 AMENDMENT NO. 2125 Health for that purpose any amounts becom- At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the ing available from the sale of such stamp. name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. names of the Senator from Nebraska f HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. HAGEL) and the Senator from Cali- amendment No. 2060 intended to be pro- fornia (Mrs. BOXER) were added as co- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- posed to H.R. 1585, to authorize appro- sponsors of amendment No. 2125 in- TION 41—COMMENDING THE 1ST priations for fiscal year 2008 for mili- tended to be proposed to H.R. 1585, to BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM/34TH IN- tary activities of the Department of authorize appropriations for fiscal year FANTRY DIVISION OF THE MIN- Defense, for military construction, and 2008 for military activities of the De- NESOTA NATIONAL GUARD UPON for defense activities of the Depart- partment of Defense, for military con- ITS COMPLETION OF THE LONG- ment of Energy, to prescribe military struction, and for defense activities of EST CONTINUOUS DEPLOYMENT personnel strengths for such fiscal the Department of Energy, to prescribe OF ANY UNITED STATES MILI- year, and for other purposes. military personnel strengths for such TARY UNIT DURING OPERATION AMENDMENT NO. 2067 fiscal year, and for other purposes. IRAQI FREEDOM AMENDMENT NO. 2188 At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mr. At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the names of the Senator from California COLEMAN) submitted the following con- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) and the Senator from names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. CORNYN) and the Senator from Con- current resolution; which was consid- Hawaii (Mr. INOUYE) were added as co- ered and agreed to: sponsors of amendment No. 2067 in- necticut (Mr. DODD) were added as co- tended to be proposed to H.R. 1585, to sponsors of amendment No. 2188 in- S. CON. RES. 41 authorize appropriations for fiscal year tended to be proposed to H.R. 1585, to Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th 2008 for military activities of the De- authorize appropriations for fiscal year Infantry Division of the Minnesota National 2008 for military activities of the De- Guard, known as the Red Bull Division, is partment of Defense, for military con- headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, struction, and for defense activities of partment of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of and is made up of some 3,700 hard-working the Department of Energy, to prescribe and courageous Minnesotans and some 1,300 military personnel strengths for such the Department of Energy, to prescribe more soldiers from other Midwestern States; fiscal year, and for other purposes. military personnel strengths for such Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team has fiscal year, and for other purposes. AMENDMENT NO. 2072 a long history of service to the United AMENDMENT NO. 2191 At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the States, beginning with the Civil War; name of the Senator from Washington At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team was the name of the Senator from Mary- most recently mobilized in September 2005 (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- land (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a co- and departed for Iraq in March 2006; sor of amendment No. 2072 intended to Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team re- be proposed to H.R. 1585, to authorize sponsor of amendment No. 2191 intended to be proposed to H.R. 1585, to cently completed the longest continuous de- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for ployment of any United States military unit authorize appropriations for fiscal year military activities of the Department during Operation Iraqi Freedom; of Defense, for military construction, 2008 for military activities of the De- Whereas during its deployment, the 1st partment of Defense, for military con- and for defense activities of the De- Brigade Combat Team completed 5,200 com- struction, and for defense activities of partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- bat logistics patrols, secured 2,400,000 convoy the Department of Energy, to prescribe miles, and discovered 462 improvised explo- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal military personnel strengths for such sive devices (IEDs) prior to detonation; year, and for other purposes. fiscal year, and for other purposes. Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team AMENDMENT NO. 2074 processed over 1,500,000 million vehicles and AMENDMENT NO. 2205 At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the 400,000 Iraqis into entry control points with- At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, name of the Senator from Washington out any insurgent penetrations; the name of the Senator from Con- (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team cap- necticut (Mr. DODD sor of amendment No. 2074 intended to ) was added as a co- tured over 400 suspected insurgents; be proposed to H.R. 1585, to authorize sponsor of amendment No. 2205 in- Whereas more than 1,400 members of the appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for tended to be proposed to H.R. 1585, to 1st Brigade Combat Team reenlisted during authorize appropriations for fiscal year deployment and 21 members became United military activities of the Department States citizens during deployment; of Defense, for military construction, 2008 for military activities of the De- partment of Defense, for military con- Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team and for defense activities of the De- helped start 2 Iraqi newspapers that provide partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- struction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe news to the local population and publish sto- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal ries on reconstruction progress; year, and for other purposes. military personnel strengths for such Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team fiscal year, and for other purposes. AMENDMENT NO. 2086 completed 137 reconstruction projects; Whereas the deployment of the 1st Brigade At the request of Mr. SANDERS, his f Combat Team in Iraq was extended by 125 name was added as a cosponsor of SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS days in January 2007; amendment No. 2086 intended to be pro- Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team and posed to H.R. 1585, to authorize appro- its members are now returning to the United priations for fiscal year 2008 for mili- SENATE RESOLUTION 273—EX- States to loving families and a grateful Na- tary activities of the Department of PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE tion; Defense, for military construction, and SENATE THAT THE UNITED Whereas the families of the members of the for defense activities of the Depart- STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1st Brigade Combat Team have waited pa- ment of Energy, to prescribe military SHOULD ISSUE A SEMIPOSTAL tiently for their loved ones to return and en- personnel strengths for such fiscal STAMP TO SUPPORT MEDICAL dured many hardships during this lengthy deployment; year, and for other purposes. RESEARCH RELATING TO ALZ- HEIMER’S DISEASE Whereas the employers of the soldiers and AMENDMENT NO. 2108 family members of the 1st Brigade/34th In- At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the Ms. MIKULSKI submitted the fol- fantry Division have displayed patriotism name of the Senator from California lowing resolution; which was referred over profit by keeping positions saved for the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:30 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.021 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9265 returning soldiers and supporting the fami- SA 2220. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. SA 2239. Mr. SPECTER submitted an lies during the difficult days of this long de- CHAMBLISS, and Mrs. CLINTON) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him ployment, and these employers of the sol- amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- diers and their families are great corporate to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. citizens through their support of our armed dered to lie on the table. SA 2240. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- forces and their family members; SA 2221. Mr. KERRY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the Whereas communities throughout the Mid- ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie west are now integral participants in the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. Minnesota National Guard’s extensive Be- on the table. SA 2241. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an yond the Yellow Ribbon reintegration pro- SA 2222. Mrs. CLINTON (for herself and Mr. amendment to the bill H.R. 1585 , supra. gram that will help members of the 1st Bri- WHITEHOUSE) submitted an amendment in- SA 2242. Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Ms. CANT- gade Combat Team return to normal life; tended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. WELL, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE) submitted an and 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on the amendment intended to be proposed by him Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th table. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- Infantry Division has performed admirably SA 2223. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- dered to lie on the table. and courageously, putting service to country ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 2243. Mr. AKAKA submitted an amend- over personal interests and gaining the grat- bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him to the itude and respect of Minnesotans, Mid- on the table . bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie westerners, and all Americans: Now, there- SA 2224. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- on the table. fore, be it ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 2244. Mr. SANDERS submitted an Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie amendment intended to be proposed by him resentatives concurring), That Congress— on the table . to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- (1) commends the 1st Brigade Combat SA 2225. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- dered to lie on the table. Team/34th Infantry Division of the Min- ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 2245. Mr. SANDERS submitted an nesota National Guard upon its completion bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie amendment intended to be proposed to of the longest continuous deployment of any on the table . amendment SA 2055 submitted by Mr. SA 2226. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- United States military unit during Oper- LIEBERMAN (for himself and Mrs. BOXER) and ment intended to be proposed by him to the ation Iraqi Freedom; intended to be proposed to the bill H.R. 1585, bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie (2) recognizes the achievements of the supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. on the table . SA 2246. Mr. SANDERS submitted an members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team SA 2227. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- and their exemplary service to the United amendment intended to be proposed by him ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- States; and bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to dered to lie on the table. on the table . SA 2247. Mr. SANDERS submitted an transmit a copy of this resolution to the Ad- SA 2228. Mr. BROWNBACK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to jutant General of the Minnesota National amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment SA 2055 submitted by Mr. Guard for appropriate display. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- LIEBERMAN (for himself and Mrs. BOXER) and f dered to lie on the table. SA 2229. Mr. BROWNBACK submitted an intended to be proposed to the bill H.R. 1585, AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND amendment intended to be proposed by him supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 2248. Mr. DORGAN (for himself and Mr. PROPOSED to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- WYDEN) submitted an amendment intended SA 2210. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted an dered to lie on the table. SA 2230. Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, amendment intended to be proposed by him supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appropria- WEBB) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2045 sub- SA 2249. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted an tions for fiscal year 2008 for military activi- amendment intended to be proposed by him mitted by Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- WEBB) and intended to be proposed to the bill tary construction, and for defense activities dered to lie on the table. of the Department of Energy, to prescribe H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 2250. Mrs. MCCASKILL submitted an military personnel strengths for such fiscal amendment intended to be proposed by her year, and for other purposes; which was or- SA 2231. Mr. VITTER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. SA 2211. Mr. AKAKA submitted an amend- bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 2251. Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself, ment intended to be proposed by him to the on the table. Mr. SPECTER, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. CORNYN, bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 2232. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted an Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. LOTT, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by her SA 2212. Mr. LEVIN (for himself and Mr. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- SCHUMER, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. CASEY, Ms. COL- LINS, and Mr. GRAHAM) submitted an amend- MCCAIN) submitted an amendment intended dered to lie on the table. to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, SA 2233. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted an ment intended to be proposed by him to the supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by her bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 2213. Mr. BIDEN submitted an amend- to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the dered to lie on the table. SA 2252. Mr. DURBIN proposed an amend- bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 2234. Mr. SALAZAR (for himself and ment to amendment SA 2241 proposed by Mr. on the table. Mr. SESSIONS) submitted an amendment in- MCCONNELL to the bill H.R. 1585, supra. SA 2214. Mr. LOTT submitted an amend- tended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. SA 2253. Mr. GRASSLEY submitted an ment intended to be proposed by him to the 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on the amendment intended to be proposed by him bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie table. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- on the table. SA 2235. Mr. REID (for himself and Ms. dered to lie on the table. SA 2215. Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. SNOWE) submitted an amendment intended SA 2254. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an LIEBERMAN) submitted an amendment in- to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, amendment intended to be proposed by him tended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on the SA 2236. Mr. REID (for himself and Ms. dered to lie on the table. table. SNOWE) submitted an amendment intended SA 2255. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an SA 2216. Mr. COLEMAN (for himself and to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, amendment intended to be proposed by him Ms. KLOBUCHAR) submitted an amendment supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- intended to be proposed by him to the bill SA 2237. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. dered to lie on the table. H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on HAGEL, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. OBAMA, SA 2256. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an the table. Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. KERRY, amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 2217. Mr. CHAMBLISS submitted an Mr. FEINGOLD, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. BAYH, Mr. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed by him MENENDEZ, Mrs. MURRAY , Mrs. BOXER, Ms. dered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- CANTWELL, Mr. SALAZAR, and Mr. DODD) sub- SA 2257. Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mrs. dered to lie on the table. mitted an amendment intended to be pro- DOLE) submitted an amendment intended to SA 2218. Mr. CHAMBLISS submitted an posed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, amendment intended to be proposed by him which was ordered to lie on the table. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- SA 2238. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. SA 2258. Mr. CORNYN submitted an dered to lie on the table. GRASSLEY) submitted an amendment in- amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 2219. Mr. CHAMBLISS submitted an tended to be proposed to amendment SA 2143 to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed by him submitted by Mr. CORNYN and intended to be dered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- proposed to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which SA 2259. Mr. CORNYN submitted an dered to lie on the table. was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by him

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:30 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.023 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was or- SA 2211. Mr. AKAKA submitted an activities of the Department of De- dered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by fense, for military construction, and SA 2260. Mr. LOTT submitted an amend- him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize for defense activities of the Depart- ment intended to be proposed by him to the appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie ment of Energy, to prescribe military on the table. military activities of the Department personnel strengths for such fiscal SA 2261. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- of Defense, for military construction, year, and for other purposes; which was ment intended to be proposed by him to the and for defense activities of the De- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- At the end of title X, add the following: on the table. tary personnel strengths for such fiscal SEC. 1070. PROTECTION OF CERTAIN INDIVID- SA 2262. Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. year, and for other purposes; which was UALS. BINGAMAN, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. ALEXANDER, ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (a) PROTECTION FOR DEPARTMENT LEADER- and Mr. BUNNING) submitted an amendment At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the SHIP.—The Secretary of Defense, under regu- intended to be proposed by him to the bill following: lations prescribed by the Secretary and in H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on SEC. 314. REPORT ON CONTROL OF THE BROWN accordance with guidelines approved by the the table. TREE SNAKE. Secretary and the Attorney General, may SA 2263. Mr. PRYOR submitted an amend- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- authorize qualified members of the Armed ment intended to be proposed by him to the lowing findings: Forces and qualified civilian employees of bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie (1) The brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis), the Department of Defense to provide phys- on the table. an invasive species, is found in significant SA 2264. Mr. LOTT submitted an amend- ical protection and security within the numbers on military installations and in ment intended to be proposed by him to the United States to the following persons who, other areas on Guam, and constitutes a seri- bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie by nature of their positions, require contin- ous threat to the ecology of Guam. on the table. uous security and protection: (2) If introduced into Hawaii, the Common- SA 2265. Mr. LEVIN submitted an amend- (1) Secretary of Defense. wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or ment intended to be proposed by him to the (2) Deputy Secretary of Defense. the continental United States, the brown bill H.R. 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie (3) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. tree snake would pose an immediate and se- on the table. (4) Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of SA 2266. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself, Mr. rious economic and ecological threat. Staff. (3) The most probable vector for the intro- COLEMAN, Mr. ISAKSON, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) (5) Secretaries of the military depart- submitted an amendment intended to be production of the brown tree snake into Hawaii, ments. posed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana (6) Chiefs of the Services. which was ordered to lie on the table. Islands, or the continental United States is (7) Commanders of combatant commands. SA 2267. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself and the movement from Guam of military air- (b) PROTECTION FOR ADDITIONAL PER- Mr. ISAKSON) submitted an amendment in- craft, personnel, and cargo, including the SONNEL.— tended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. household goods of military personnel. (1) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE.—The Secretary 1585, supra; which was ordered to lie on the (4) It is probable that the movement of of Defense, under regulations prescribed by table. military aircraft, personnel, and cargo, in- the Secretary and in accordance with guide- SA 2268. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. cluding the household goods of military per- lines approved by the Secretary and the At- INOUYE, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. MENEN- sonnel, from Guam to Hawaii, the Common- torney General, may authorize qualified DEZ, Mr. BIDEN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mrs. DOLE, wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or members of the Armed Forces and qualified Mr. REED, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Ms. COLLINS) the continental United States will increase civilian employees of the Department of De- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- significantly coincident with the increase in fense to provide physical protection and se- posed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, supra; the number of military units and personnel curity within the United States to individ- which was ordered to lie on the table. stationed on Guam, uals other than individuals described in SA 2269. Mr. REED (for Mrs. CLINTON) pro- (5) Current policies, programs, procedures, paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection (a) if posed an amendment to the concurrent reso- and dedicated resources of the Department of the Secretary determines that such protec- lution S. Con. Res. 27, supporting the goals Defense and of other departments and agen- tion is necessary because— and ideals of ‘‘National Purple Heart Rec- cies of the United States may not be suffi- (A) there is an imminent and credible ognition Day’’. cient to adequately address the increasing threat to the safety of the individual for threat of the introduction of the brown tree whom protection is to be provided; or f snake from Guam into Hawaii, the Common- (B) compelling operational considerations TEXT OF AMENDMENTS wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or make such protection essential to the con- the continental United States. SA 2210. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted duct of official Department of Defense busi- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after ness. an amendment intended to be proposed the date of the enactment of this Act, the (2) PERSONNEL.—Individuals authorized to by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- Secretary of Defense shall submit to the receive physical protection and security ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 Committee on Armed Services of the Senate under this subsection include the following: for military activities of the Depart- and the Committee on Armed Services of the (A) Any official, military member, or em- ment of Defense, for military construc- House of Representatives a report on the fol- ployee of the Department of Defense, includ- tion, and for defense activities of the lowing: ing such a former or retired official who (1) The actions currently being taken (in- faces serious and credible threats arising Department of Energy, to prescribe cluding the resources being made available) military personnel strengths for such from duties performed while employed by by the Department of Defense to control, and the Department. fiscal year, and for other purposes; to develop new or existing techniques to con- (B) Any distinguished foreign visitor to the which was ordered to lie on the table; trol, the brown tree snake on Guam and to United States who is conducting official as follows: ensure that the brown tree snake is not in- business with the Department of Defense. At the end of title XXXI, add the fol- troduced into Hawaii, the Commonwealth of (C) Any member of the immediate family lowing: the Northern Mariana Island, or the conti- of a person authorized to receive physical nental United States as a result of the move- SEC. 3126. MODIFICATION OF REPORTING RE- protection and security under this section. QUIREMENT. ment from Guam of military aircraft, per- (3) LIMITATION ON DELEGATION.—The au- Section 3111 of the National Defense Au- sonnel, and cargo, including the household thority of the Secretary of Defense to authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public goods of military personnel. thorize the provision of physical protection Law 109–163; 119 Stat. 3539) is amended— (2) Current plans for enhanced future ac- and security under this subsection may be (1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘March 1, tions, policies, and procedures and increased delegated only to the Deputy Secretary of 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘March 1 of 2007, 2009, levels of resources in order to ensure that Defense. 2011, and 2013’’; the projected increase of military personnel (4) REQUIREMENT FOR WRITTEN DETERMINA- (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) stationed on Guam does not increase the TION.—A determination of the Secretary of as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; threat of introduction of the brown tree Defense to provide physical protection and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- snake from Guam into Hawaii, the Common- security under this subsection shall be in lowing new subsection (c): wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or writing, shall be based on a threat assess- ‘‘(c) FORM.—The report required by sub- the continental United States. ment by an appropriate law enforcement, se- section (b) to be submitted not later than curity or intelligence organization, and shall March 1 of 2009, 2011, or 2013, shall be sub- SA 2212. Mr. LEVIN (for himself and include the name and title of the officer, em- mitted in classified form, and shall include a Mr. MCCAIN) submitted an amendment ployee, or other individual affected, the rea- detailed unclassified summary.’’; and intended to be proposed by him to the son for such determination, and the duration (4) in subsection (e), as redesignated, by bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appropria- of the authorized protection and security for striking ‘‘(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘(d)’’. tions for fiscal year 2008 for military such officer, employee, or individual.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:30 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.025 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9267 (5) DURATION OF PROTECTION.— SA 2213. Mr. BIDEN submitted an lations in the United States, at a Navy test- (A) INITIAL PERIOD OF PROTECTION.—After amendment intended to be proposed by ing lab, and in the field in Iraq, Kuwait, and making a written determination under para- him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize Antarctica. graph (4), the Secretary of Defense may pro- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for (C) By all accounts the Associate Inter- vide protection and security to an individual modal Platform pallet system has performed under this subsection for an initial period of military activities of the Department well beyond expectations and is ready for im- not more than 90 calendar days. of Defense, for military construction, mediate production and deployment. (B) SUBSEQUENT PERIOD.—If, at the end of and for defense activities of the De- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of the 90-day period that protection and secu- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- Congress that the Department of Defense rity is provided to an individual under sub- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal should— section (A), the Secretary determines that a year, and for other purposes; which was (1) rapidly field innovative logistic systems condition described in subparagraph (A) or ordered to lie on the table; as follows: such as the Associated Intermodal Platform (B) of paragraph (1) continues to exist with pallet system; and At the end of subtitle A of title X, add the (2) seek in the budget of the President for respect to the individual, the Secretary may following: extend the period that such protection and fiscal year 2009 funds to fully procure innova- security is provided for additional 60-day pe- SEC. 1008. REPORT ON FUNDING OF THE DEPART- tive logistic systems such as the Associate MENT OF DEFENSE AND DEPART- Intermodal Platform pallet system. riods. The Secretary shall review such a de- MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR termination at the end of each 60-day period HEALTH CARE FOR ANY FISCAL SA 2215. Mr. LOTT (for himself and to determine whether to continue to provide YEAR IN WHICH THE ARMED FORCES such protection and security. ARE ENGAGED IN A MAJOR MILI- Mr. LIEBERMAN) submitted an amend- (C) REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH TARY CONFLICT. ment intended to be proposed by him REGULATIONS.—Protection and security pro- If the Armed Forces are involved in a to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize ap- vided under subparagraph (B) shall be pro- major military conflict when the President propriations for fiscal year 2008 for vided in accordance with the regulations and submits to Congress the budget for a fiscal military activities of the Department guidelines referred to in paragraph (1). year under section 1105 of title 31, United of Defense, for military construction, (6) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.— States Code, and either the aggregate and for defense activities of the De- amount included in that budget for the De- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- shall submit to the congressional defense partment of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs for health care for such fis- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal committees a report of each determination year, and for other purposes; which was made under paragraph (4) to provide protec- cal year is less than the aggregate amount tion and security to an individual and of provided by Congress for the Department of ordered to lie on the table; as follows: each determination under paragraph (5)(B) to Defense and the Department of Veterans Af- At the end of subtitle B of title II, add the extend such protection and security, to- fairs for health care for such preceding fiscal following: gether with the justification for such deter- year, and, in the case of the Department of SEC. 214. 10,000-POUND BALLISTIC AERIAL DELIV- mination, not later than 30 days after the Defense, the total allocation from the De- ERY AND SOFT-LANDING SYSTEM. date on which the determination is made. fense Health Program to any military de- (a) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR RESEARCH, DE- partment is less than the total such alloca- VELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION, ARMY.— (B) FORM OF REPORT.—A report submitted The amount authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph (A) may be made in clas- tion in the preceding fiscal year, the Presi- by section 201(1) for research, development, sified form. dent shall submit to Congress a report on— (1) the reasons for the determination that test, and evaluation for the Army is hereby (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: inclusion of a lesser aggregate amount is in increased by $3,000,000. (1) CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES.— the national interest; and (b) AVAILABILITY.—Of the amount author- The term ‘‘congressional defense commit- (2) the anticipated effects of the inclusion ized to be appropriated by section 201(1) for tees’’ means the Committee on Appropria- of such lesser aggregate amount on the ac- research, development, test, and evaluation tions and the Committee on Armed Services cess to and delivery of medical and support for Army, as increased by subsection (a) of the Senate and the Committee on Appro- services to members of the Armed Forces, $3,000,000 may be available for Advanced priations and the Committee on Armed Serv- veterans, and their family members. Warfighter Technologies (PE #0603001A) for ices of the House of Representatives. the 10,000-pound Ballistic Aerial Delivery (2) QUALIFIED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SA 2214. Mr. LOTT submitted an and Soft-Landing System. FORCES AND QUALIFIED CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF amendment intended to be proposed by (c) OFFSET.—The amount authorized to be THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.—The terms appropriated by section 201(3) for research, him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize development, test, and evaluation for the Air ‘‘qualified members of the Armed Forces and appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for qualified civilian employees of the Depart- Force is hereby reduced by $3,000,000, with ment of Defense’’ refer collectively to mem- military activities of the Department the amount of the reduction to be allocated bers or employees who are assigned to inves- of Defense, for military construction, to amounts available for Aerospace Tech- tigative, law enforcement, or security duties and for defense activities of the De- nology Development and Demonstration (PE of any of the following: partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- #0603211F) for 15 Flight Vehicle Test Integra- (A) The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation tary personnel strengths for such fiscal tion. Command. year, and for other purposes; which was SA 2216. Mr. COLEMAN (for himself (B) The Naval Criminal Investigative Serv- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ice. and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) submitted an (C) The U.S. Air Force Office of Special In- At the end of subtitle D of title I, add the amendment intended to be proposed by vestigations. following: him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize (D) The Defense Criminal Investigative SEC. 143. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON RAPID FIELD- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for Service. ING OF ASSOCIATE INTERMODAL PLATFORM SYSTEM AND OTHER IN- military activities of the Department (E) The Pentagon Force Protection Agen- NOVATIVE LOGISTICS SYSTEMS. of Defense, for military construction, cy. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- and for defense activities of the De- (d) CONSTRUCTION.— lowing findings: partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (1) NO ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OR AR- (1) Use of the Associate Intermodal Plat- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal REST AUTHORITY.—Other than the authority form (AIP) pallet system, developed two year, and for other purposes; which was to provide security and protection under this years ago by the United States Transpor- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: section, nothing in this section may be con- tation Command, could save the United At the end of subtitle C of title V, add the strued to bestow any additional law enforce- States as much as $1,300,000 for every 1,000 following: ment or arrest authority upon the qualified pallets deployed. members of the Armed Forces and qualified (2) The benefits of the usage of the Asso- SEC. 536. SATISFACTION OF PROFESSIONAL LI- CENSURE AND CERTIFICATION RE- civilian employees of the Department of De- ciate Intermodal Platform pallet system in- QUIREMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE fense. clude the following: NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE ON (2) AUTHORITIES OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS.— (A) The Associate Intermodal Platform ACTIVE DUTY. Nothing in this section may be construed to pallet system can be used to transport cargo (a) ADDITIONAL PERIOD BEFORE RE-TRAIN- preclude or limit, in any way, the express or alone within current International Standard ING OF NURSE AIDES IS REQUIRED UNDER THE implied powers of the Secretary of Defense of Organization containers and thereby pro- MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS.—For or other Department of Defense officials, or vide further savings in costs of transpor- purposes of subparagraph (D) of sections the duties and authorities of the Secretary tation of cargo. 1819(b)(5) and 1919(b)(5) of the Social Security of State, the Director of the United States (B) The Associate Intermodal Platform Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(b)(5), 1396r(b)(5)), if, Secret Service, the Director of the United pallet system has successfully passed rig- since an individual’s most recent completion States Marshals Service, or any other Fed- orous testing by the United States Transpor- of a training and competency evaluation pro- eral law enforcement agency. tation Command at various military instal- gram described in subparagraph (A) of such

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:58 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.027 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 sections, the individual was ordered to active ‘‘(i) an amount up to $5,000 per annum if, at subject to such regulations as the President duty in the Armed Forces for a period of at the time the agreement is entered into, the or his designee may prescribe, the terms least 12 months, and the individual com- Department of Defense health care profes- under which the Secretary of Defense and pletes such active duty service during the pe- sional has served as a Department of Defense the physician or health care professional riod beginning on July 1, 2007, and ending on health care professional for less than 10 may elect to terminate such agreement, and September 30, 2008, the 24-consecutive-month years; the amounts, if any, required to be refunded period described subparagraph (D) of such ‘‘(ii) an amount up to $10,000 per annum if, by the physician or health care professional sections with respect to the individual shall at the time the agreement is entered into, for each reason for termination. begin on the date on which the individual the Department of Defense health care pro- ‘‘(g) CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER AUTHORI- completes such active duty service. The pre- fessional has served as a Department of De- TIES.—(1) An allowance paid under this sec- ceding sentence shall not apply to an indi- fense health care professional for at least 10 tion shall not be considered as basic pay for vidual who had already reached such 24-con- years but less than 18 years; or the purposes of subchapter VI and section secutive-month period on the date on which ‘‘(iii) an amount up to $15,000 per annum if, 5595 of chapter 55 of title 5, chapter 81 or 87 such individual was ordered to such active at the time the agreement is entered into, of title 5, or other benefits related to basic duty service. the Department of Defense health care pro- pay. (b) REPORT ON RELIEF FROM REQUIREMENTS fessional has served as a Department of De- ‘‘(2) Any allowance under this section for a FOR NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE ON LONG- fense health care professional for 18 years or Department of Defense physician or Depart- TERM ACTIVE DUTY.—Not later than 120 days more. after the date of the enactment of this Act, ment of Defense health care professional ‘‘(2)(A) For the purpose of determining shall be paid in the same manner and at the the Secretary of Defense shall submit to length of service as a Department of Defense Congress a report setting forth recommenda- same time as the basic pay of the physician physician, service as a physician under sec- or health care professional is paid. tions for such legislative action as the Sec- tion 4104 or 4114 of title 38 or active service retary considers appropriate (including ‘‘(h) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than June as a medical officer in the commissioned 30 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall amendments to the Servicemembers Civil corps of the Public Health Service under Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 501 et seq.)) to pro- submit to Congress a written report on the Title II of the Public Health Service Act (42 operation of this section during the pre- vide for the exemption or tolling of profes- U.S.C. 202 et seq.) shall be deemed service as ceding year. Each report shall include, with sional or other licensure or certification re- a Department of Defense physician. quirements for the conduct or practice of a ‘‘(B) For the purpose of determining length respect to the year covered by such report, profession, trade, or occupation with respect of service as a Department of Defense health information as to— to members of the National Guard and Re- care professional, service as a nonphysician ‘‘(1) the nature and extent of the recruit- serve who are on active duty in the Armed health care provider, psychologist, or social ment or retention problems justifying the Forces for an extended period of time. worker while serving as an officer described use by the Department of Defense of the au- under section 302c(d)(1) of title 37 shall be thority under this section; SA 2217. Mr. CHAMBLISS submitted deemed service as a Department of Defense ‘‘(2) the number of physicians and health an amendment intended to be proposed health care professional. care professionals with whom agreements by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- ‘‘(b) CERTAIN PHYSICIANS AND PROFES- were entered into by the Department of De- ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 SIONALS INELIGIBLE.—An allowance may not fense; for military activities of the Depart- be paid under this section to any physician ‘‘(3) the size of the allowances and the du- ment of Defense, for military construc- or health care professional who— ration of the agreements entered into; and tion, and for defense activities of the ‘‘(1) is employed on less than a half-time or ‘‘(4) the degree to which the recruitment or intermittent basis; retention problems referred to in paragraph Department of Energy, to prescribe ‘‘(2) occupies an internship or residency (1) were alleviated under this section. military personnel strengths for such training position; or ‘‘(i) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: fiscal year, and for other purposes; ‘‘(3) is fulfilling a scholarship obligation. ‘‘(1) The term ‘Department of Defense which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘(c) COVERED CATEGORIES OF POSITIONS.— health care professional’ means any indi- as follows: The Secretary of Defense shall, under such vidual employed by the Department of De- At the end of subtitle C of title IX, add the regulations, criteria, and conditions as the fense who is a qualified health care profes- following: President or his designee may prescribe, de- sional employed as a health care professional termine categories of positions applicable to SEC. 937. PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PRO- and paid under any provision of law specified FESSIONALS COMPARABILITY AL- physicians and health care professionals in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of para- LOWANCES. within the Department of Defense with re- graph (2). (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 81 of title 10, spect to which there is a significant recruit- ‘‘(2) The term ‘Department of Defense phy- United States Code, is amended by adding at ment and retention problem for purposes of sician’ means any individual employed by the end the following new section: this section. Only physicians and health care the Department of Defense as a physician or ‘‘§ 1599. Physicians and health care profes- professionals serving in such positions shall dentist who is paid under a provision or pro- be eligible for an allowance under this sec- sionals comparability allowances visions of law as follows: tion. The amounts of each such allowance ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ALLOWANCES.— ‘‘(A) Section 5332 of title 5, relating to the shall be determined by the Secretary, sub- General Schedule. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ject to such regulations, criteria, and condi- law, and in order to recruit and retain highly ‘‘(B) Subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title tions as the President or his designee may 5, relating to the Senior Executive Service. qualified Department of Defense physicians prescribe, and shall be the minimum amount and Department of Defense health care pro- ‘‘(C) Section 5371 of title 5, relating to cer- necessary to deal with the recruitment and tain health care positions. fessionals, the Secretary of Defense may, retention problem for each such category of subject to the provisions of this section and ‘‘(D) Section 5376, of title 5, relating to cer- physicians and health care professionals. tain senior-level positions. such regulations as the President or his des- ‘‘(d) PERIOD OF SERVICE.—Any agreement ‘‘(E) Section 5377 of title 5, relating to crit- ignee may prescribe, enter into a service entered into by a physician or health care ical positions. agreement with a Department of Defense professional under this section shall be for a physician or a Department of Defense health period of one year of service in the Depart- ‘‘(F) Subchapter IX of chapter 53 of title 5, care professional which provides for such ment of Defense unless the physician or relating to special occupational pay systems. physician or health care professional to com- health care professional requests an agree- ‘‘(3) The term ‘qualified health care profes- plete a specified period of service in the De- ment for a longer period of service. sional’ means any individual who is— partment of Defense in return for an allow- ‘‘(e) REPAYMENT.—Unless otherwise pro- ‘‘(A) a psychologist who meets the Office of ance for the duration of such agreement in vided for in the agreement under subsection Personnel Management Qualification Stand- an amount to be determined by the Sec- (f), an agreement under this section shall ards for the Occupational Series of Psycholo- retary and specified in the agreement, but provide that the physician or health care gist as required by the position to be filled; not to exceed— professional, in the event that such physi- ‘‘(B) a nurse who meets the applicable Of- ‘‘(A) in the case of a Department of De- cian or health care professional voluntarily, fice of Personnel Management Qualification fense physician— or because of misconduct, fails to complete Standards for the Occupational Series of ‘‘(i) $25,000 per annum if, at the time the at least one year of service under such agree- Nurse as required by the position to be filled; agreement is entered into, the Department ment, shall be required to refund the total ‘‘(C) a nurse anesthetist who meets the ap- of Defense physician has served as a Depart- amount received under this section, unless plicable Office of Personnel Management ment of Defense physician for 24 months or the Secretary of Defense, under such regula- Qualification Standards for the Occupational less; or tions as may be prescribed under this section Series of Nurse as required by the position to ‘‘(ii) $40,000 per annum if the Department by the President or his designee, determines be filled; of Defense physician has served as a Depart- that such failure is necessitated by cir- ‘‘(D) a physician assistant who meets the ment of Defense physician for more than 24 cumstances beyond the control of the physi- applicable Office of Personnel Management months; and cian or health care professional. Qualification Standards for the Occupational ‘‘(B) in the case of a Department of Defense ‘‘(f) TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.—Any Series of Physician Assistant as required by health care professional— agreement under this section shall specify, the position to be filled; or

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:30 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.029 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9269 ‘‘(E) a social worker who meets the appli- tingency area within the area of responsi- poses; which was ordered to lie on the cable Office of Personnel Management Quali- bility of the Central Command (CENTCOM table; as follows: fication Standards for the Occupational Se- AOR), including security, transition, recon- At the end of subtitle A of title VI, add the struction, and humanitarian relief activities, ries of Social Worker as required by the posi- following: tion to be filled.’’. for which the Secretary of Defense makes a SEC. 604. PAYMENT OF INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of determination described in subsection (b), TRAVEL COSTS FOR CERTAIN SE- sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of the Secretary may conduct a procurement in LECTED RESERVE MEMBERS. such title is amended by adding at the end which— (a) PAYMENT OF TRAVEL COSTS AUTHOR- the following new item: (1) competition is limited to products or IZED.— ‘‘1599e. Physicians and health care profes- services that are from Iraq, Afghanistan, or (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 7 of title 37, sionals comparability allow- other designated contingency area within United States Code, is amended by inserting ances.’’. the CENTCOM AOR; after section 408 the following new section: (2) procedures other than competitive procedures are used to award a contract to a ‘‘§ 408a. Travel and transportation allow- SA 2218. Mr. CHAMBLISS submitted ances: inactive duty training an amendment intended to be proposed particular source or sources from Iraq, Af- ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE AUTHORIZED.—Under regu- by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- ghanistan, or other designated contingency area within the CENTCOM AOR; or lations prescribed by the Secretary of De- ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 (3) a preference is provided for products or fense, the Secretary concerned may reim- for military activities of the Depart- services that are from Iraq, Afghanistan, or burse a member of the Selected Reserve of ment of Defense, for military construc- other designated contingency area within the Ready Reserve described in subsection tion, and for defense activities of the the CENTCOM AOR. (b) for travel expenses for travel to an inac- Department of Energy, to prescribe (b) DETERMINATION.—A determination de- tive duty training location to perform inac- scribed in this subsection is a determination tive duty training. military personnel strengths for such ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE MEMBERS.—A member of the fiscal year, and for other purposes; by the Secretary that— (1) the product or service concerned is to Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve de- which was ordered to lie on the table; be used only by the military forces, police, scribed in this subsection is a member who— as follows: or other security personnel of Iraq, Afghani- ‘‘(1) is— At the end of section 844, insert the fol- stan, or other designated contingency area ‘‘(A) qualified in a skill designated as criti- lowing: within the CENTCOM AOR; or cally short by the Secretary concerned; (h) STUDY AND PLAN.— (2) it is in the national security interest of ‘‘(B) assigned to a unit of the Selected Re- (1) IN GENERAL.—No amounts in the Fund the United States to limit competition, use serve with a critical manpower shortage, or may be used until the Secretary of Defense procedures other than competitive proce- is in a pay grade in the member’s reserve develops a plan for establishing the appro- dures, or provide a preference as described in component with a critical manpower short- priate size of the acquisition workforce of subsection (a) because— age; or the Department to accomplish inherently (A) such limitation, procedure, or pref- ‘‘(C) assigned to a unit or position that is governmental functions. erence is necessary to provide a stable source disestablished or relocated as a result of de- (2) CONTENT.—The plan developed under of jobs in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other des- fense base closure or realignment or another paragraph (1) shall— ignated contingency area within the force structure reallocation; and (A) identify the positions and skills, due to CENTCOM AOR; and ‘‘(2) commutes a distance from the mem- their inherently governmental nature, that (B) such limitation, procedure, or pref- ber’s permanent residence to the member’s should be supplied by Department of Defense erence will not adversely affect— inactive duty training location that is out- personnel versus contractor personnel; (i) military operations or stability oper- side the normal commuting distance (as de- (B) identify the gaps in skills that exist ations in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other des- termined under regulations prescribed by the within the current acquisition workforce of ignated contingency area within the Secretary of Defense) for that commute. ‘‘(c) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The maximum the Department; CENTCOM AOR; or amount of reimbursement provided a mem- (C) create a plan for closing such skill (ii) the United States industrial base. ber under subsection (a) for each round trip gaps; (c) PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND SOURCES (D) create a plan for obtaining a proper FROM IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, OR OTHER DES- to a training location shall be $300. ‘‘(d) TERMINATION.—No reimbursement match between the level of acquisition ex- IGNATED CONTINGENCY AREA WITHIN THE pertise within each acquisition program of- CENTCOM AOR.—For the purposes of this may be provided under this section for travel fice and the level of risk associated with the section: that occurs after December 31, 2010.’’. acquisition program that the program office (1) A product is from Iraq, Afghanistan, or (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of is expected to manage; and other designated contingency area within sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such (E) identify the additional personnel or the CENTCOM AOR if it is mined, produced, title is amended by inserting after the item hiring authorities that may be required on or manufactured in Iraq, Afghanistan, or relating to section 408 the following new an interim basis, until such time as the De- other designated contingency area within item: partment of Defense has sufficient govern- the CENTCOM AOR. ‘‘408a. Travel and transportation allowances: ment personnel to fill the positions des- (2) A service is from Iraq, Afghanistan, or inactive duty training.’’. ignated as inherently governmental. other designated contingency area within (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (3) REPORT.—Not later than October 1, 2008, the CENTCOM AOR if it is performed in Iraq, made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Afghanistan, or other designated contin- October 1, 2007. No reimbursement may be congressional defense committees a report gency area within the CENTCOM AOR by provided under section 408a of title 37, on the plan developed under paragraph (1). citizens or permanent resident aliens of Iraq, United States Code (as added by subsection Afghanistan, or other designated contin- (a)), for travel costs incurred before October SA 2219. Mr. CHAMBLISS submitted gency area within the CENTCOM AOR. 1, 2007. an amendment intended to be proposed (3) A source is from Iraq, Afghanistan, or by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- other designated contingency area within SA 2221. Mr. KERRY submitted an ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 the CENTCOM AOR if it— amendment intended to be proposed by for military activities of the Depart- (A) is located in Iraq, Afghanistan, or him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize ment of Defense, for military construc- other designated contingency area within appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the CENTCOM AOR; and military activities of the Department tion, and for defense activities of the (B) offers products or services that are of Defense, for military construction, Department of Energy, to prescribe from Iraq, Afghanistan, or other designated and for defense activities of the De- military personnel strengths for such contingency area within the CENTCOM partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- fiscal year, and for other purposes; AOR. tary personnel strengths for such fiscal which was ordered to lie on the table; year, and for other purposes; which was as follows: SA 2220. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Strike section 872 and insert the following: Mr. CHAMBLISS, and Mrs. CLINTON) submitted an amendment intended to be At the end of title X, add the following: SEC. 872. ENHANCED AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PRO- proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, SEC. 10ll. COMMERCIALIZATION PILOT PRO- DUCED IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND to authorize appropriations for fiscal GRAM. OTHER DESIGNATED AREAS WITHIN year 2008 for military activities of the Section 9(y) of the Small Business Act (15 THE CENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSI- U.S.C. 638(y)) is amended— BILITY. Department of Defense, for military (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end (a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a product construction, and for defense activities the following: ‘‘The authority to create and or service to be acquired in support of mili- of the Department of Energy, to pre- administer a Commercialization Pilot Pro- tary operations or stability operations in scribe military personnel strengths for gram under this subsection may not be con- Iraq, Afghanistan, or other designated con- such fiscal year, and for other pur- strued to eliminate or replace any other

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:01 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.029 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 SBIR program that enhances the insertion or ‘‘formula quantity’’ and ‘‘strategic special propriate, to prevent nuclear terrorism, in- transition of SBIR technologies, including nuclear material’’ in section 73.2 of title 10, cluding combating nuclear smuggling, secur- any such program in effect on the date of en- Code of Federal Regulations. ing and accounting for nuclear weapons, and actment of the National Defense Authoriza- (3) The term ‘‘Nuclear Non-Proliferation eliminating, removing, or securing and action Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109- Treaty’’ means the Treaty on the Non-Pro- counting for formula quantities of strategic 163; 119 Stat. 3136).’’; liferation of Nuclear Weapons, done at Wash- special nuclear material wherever such (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) ington, London, and Moscow July 1, 1968, and quantities may be; as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; entered into force March 5, 1970 (21 UST 483). (3) the United States, together with the (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol- (4) The term ‘‘nuclear weapon’’ means any international community, should take a lowing: device utilizing atomic energy, exclusive of comprehensive approach to reducing the dan- ‘‘(5) INSERTION INCENTIVES.—For any con- the means for transporting or propelling the ger of nuclear terrorism, including by mak- tract with a value of not less than device (where such means is a separable and ing additional efforts to identify and elimi- $100,000,000, the Secretary of Defense and divisible part of the device), the principal nate terrorist groups that aim to acquire nu- each Secretary of a military department is purpose of which is for use as, or for the de- clear weapons, to ensure that nuclear weap- authorized to— velopment of, a weapon, a weapon prototype, ons worldwide are secure and accounted for ‘‘(A) establish goals for transitioning or a weapon test device. and that formula quantities of strategic spe- Phase III technologies in subcontracting SEC. 3132. FINDINGS. cial nuclear material worldwide are elimi- plans; Congress makes the following findings: nated, removed, or secure and accounted for ‘‘(B) change the profit guidelines to in- (1) The possibility that terrorists may ac- to a degree sufficient to defeat the threat crease the incentive for a prime contractor quire and use a nuclear weapon against the that terrorists and criminals have shown on such a contract to insert SBIR and STTR United States is the most horrific threat they can pose, and to increase the ability to technology into programs of record or field- that our Nation faces. find and stop terrorist efforts to manufac- ed systems; and (2) The September 2006 ‘‘National Strategy ture nuclear explosives or to transport nu- ‘‘(C) require a prime contractor on such a for Combating Terrorism’’ issued by the clear explosives and materials anywhere in contract to report the number and dollar White House states, ‘‘Weapons of mass de- the world; amount of contracts entered into by that struction in the hands of terrorists is one of (4) within such a comprehensive approach, prime contractor for Phase III SBIR the gravest threats we face.’’ a high priority must be placed on ensuring projects. (3) Former Senator and cofounder of the that all nuclear weapons worldwide are se- ‘‘(6) GOAL FOR SBIR TECHNOLOGY INSER- Nuclear Threat Initiative Sam Nunn has cure and accounted for and that all formula TION.—The Secretary of Defense and each stated, ‘‘Stockpiles of loosely guarded nu- quantities of strategic special nuclear mate- Secretary of a military department shall— clear weapons material are scattered around rial worldwide are eliminated, removed, or ‘‘(A) set a goal to increase the number of the world, offering inviting targets for theft secure and accounted for; and Phase II contracts awarded by that Sec- or sale. We are working on this, but I believe (5) the International Atomic Energy Agen- retary that lead to technology transition that the threat is outrunning our response.’’. cy should be funded appropriately to fulfill into programs of record or fielded systems; (4) Existing programs intended to secure, its role in coordinating international efforts ‘‘(B) use incentives in effect on the date of monitor, and reduce nuclear stockpiles, redi- to protect nuclear material and to combat enactment of the National Defense Author- rect nuclear scientists, and interdict nuclear nuclear smuggling. smuggling have made substantial progress, ization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, or create SEC. 3134. MINIMUM SECURITY STANDARD FOR new incentives, to encourage prime contrac- but additional efforts are needed to reduce NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND FORMULA tors to meet the goal under subparagraph the threat of nuclear terrorism as much as QUANTITIES OF STRATEGIC SPECIAL (A); and possible. NUCLEAR MATERIAL. ‘‘(C) submit to the Committee on Armed (5) Former United Nations Secretary-Gen- (a) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United eral Kofi Annan has said that a nuclear ter- Services and the Committee on Small Busi- States to work with the international com- ror attack ‘‘would not only cause widespread ness and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and munity to take all possible steps to ensure death and destruction, but would stagger the the Committee on Armed Services and the that all nuclear weapons around the world world economy and thrust tens of millions of Committee on Small Business of the House are secure and accounted for and that all for- people into dire poverty’’. of Representatives an annual report regard- mula quantities of strategic special nuclear (6) United Nations Security Council Reso- ing the percentage of contracts described in material are eliminated, removed, or secure lution 1540 (2004) reaffirms the need to com- subparagraph (A) awarded by that Sec- and accounted for to a level sufficient to debat by all means, in accordance with the retary.’’; and feat the threats posed by terrorists and Charter of the United Nations, threats to criminals. (4) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by international peace and security caused by (b) INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY striking ‘‘fiscal year 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘fis- terrorist acts, and directs all countries, in STANDARD.—In furtherance of the policy de- cal year 2012’’. accordance with their national procedures, scribed in subsection (a), and consistent with to adopt and enforce effective laws that pro- the requirement for ‘‘appropriate effective’’ SA 2222. Mrs. CLINTON (for herself hibit any non-state actor from manufac- physical protection contained in United Na- and Mr. WHITEHOUSE) submitted an turing, acquiring, possessing, developing, tions Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004), amendment intended to be proposed by transporting, transferring, or using nuclear, as well as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation her to the bill H.R. 1585 to authorize chemical, or biological weapons and their Treaty and the Convention on the Physical appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for means of delivery, in particular for terrorist Protection of Nuclear Material, the Presi- military activities of the Department purposes, and to prohibit attempts to engage dent, in consultation with relevant Federal of Defense, for military construction, in any of the foregoing activities, participate departments and agencies, shall seek the in them as an accomplice, or assist or fi- broadest possible international agreement and for defense activities of the De- nance them. on a global standard for nuclear security partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (7) The Director General of the Inter- that— tary personnel strengths for such fiscal national Atomic Energy Agency, Dr. Mo- (1) ensures that nuclear weapons and for- year, and for other purposes; which was hammed ElBaradei, has said that it is a mula quantities of strategic special nuclear ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘race against time’’ to prevent a terrorist material are secure and accounted for to a At the end of title XXXI, add the fol- attack using a nuclear weapon. sufficient level to defeat the threats posed by lowing: (8) The International Atomic Energy Agen- terrorists and criminals; cy plays a vital role in coordinating efforts (2) takes into account the limitations of Subtitle D—Nuclear Terrorism Prevention to protect nuclear materials and to combat equipment and human performance; and SEC. 3131. DEFINITIONS. nuclear smuggling. (3) includes steps to provide confidence In this subtitle: (9) Legislation sponsored by Senator Rich- that the needed measures have in fact been (1) The term ‘‘Convention on the Physical ard Lugar, Senator Pete Domenici, and implemented. Protection of Nuclear Material’’ means the former Senator Sam Nunn has resulted in (c) INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS.—In further- Convention on the Physical Protection of groundbreaking programs to secure nuclear ance of the policy described in subsection Nuclear Material, signed at New York and weapons and materials and to help ensure (a), the President, in consultation with rel- Vienna March 3, 1980. that such weapons and materials do not fall evant Federal departments and agencies, (2) The term ‘‘formula quantities of stra- into the hands of terrorists. shall— tegic special nuclear material’’ means ura- SEC. 3133. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE PREVEN- (1) work with other countries and the nium–235 (contained in uranium enriched to TION OF NUCLEAR TERRORISM. International Atomic Energy Agency to as- 20 percent or more in the U–235 isotope), ura- It is the sense of Congress that— sist as appropriate, and if necessary, work to nium–233, or plutonium in any combination (1) the President should make the preven- convince, the governments of any and all in a total quantity of 5,000 grams or more tion of a nuclear terrorist attack on the countries in possession of nuclear weapons or computed by the formula, grams = (grams United States of the highest priority; formula quantities of strategic special nu- contained U–235) + 2.5 (grams U–233 + grams (2) the President should accelerate pro- clear material to ensure that security is up- plutonium), as set forth in the definitions of grams, requesting additional funding as ap- graded to meet the standard described in

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subsection (b) as rapidly as possible and in a (2) A section on efforts to establish and im- (2) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—The manner that— plement the international nuclear security amount available under paragraph (1) for the (A) accounts for the nature of the terrorist standard described in section 3134(b) and re- purpose specified in that paragraph is in ad- and criminal threat in each such country; lated policies. dition to any other amounts available in this and (c) FORM.—The report may be submitted in Act for that purpose. (B) ensures that any measures to which the classified form but shall include a detailed United States and any such country agree unclassified summary. SA 2225. Mr. KYL submitted an are sustained after United States and other amendment intended to be proposed by Mr. KYL submitted an international assistance ends; SA 2223. him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize (2) ensure that United States financial and amendment intended to be proposed by appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for technical assistance is available as appro- him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize military activities of the Department priate to countries for which the provision of appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for of Defense, for military construction, such assistance would accelerate the imple- military activities of the Department and for defense activities of the De- mentation of, or improve the effectiveness of Defense, for military construction, of, such security upgrades; and partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- and for defense activities of the De- (3) work with the governments of other tary personnel strengths for such fiscal partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- countries to ensure that effective nuclear se- year, and for other purposes; which was tary personnel strengths for such fiscal curity rules, accompanied by effective regu- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: lation and enforcement, are put in place to year, and for other purposes; which was govern all nuclear weapons and formula ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title II, add the following: quantities of strategic special nuclear mate- At the end of subtitle C of title II, add the SEC. 236. BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SPACE rial around the world. following: SEC. 3135. ANNUAL REPORT. TESTBED. SEC. 236. POLICY ON PROGRAMS IN SPACE TO DE- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than September Of the amount authorized to be appro- FEND UNITED STATES ASSETS. priated by section 201(4) for research, devel- 1 of each year, the President, in consultation (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- opment, test, and evaluation, Defense-wide with relevant Federal departments and agen- lowing findings: activities— cies, shall submit to Congress a report on the (1) United States space-based satellites (1) the amount available for the Ballistic security of nuclear weapons, formula quan- provide automated reconnaissance and map- Missile Defense Space Testbed (PE#0603895C) tities of strategic special nuclear material, ping, aid weather prediction, track fleet and radiological materials, and related equip- is hereby increased by $10,000,000; and troop movements, give accurate positions of ment worldwide. (2) the amount available for Ballistic Mis- United States and enemy forces, and guide (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required under sile Defense Technology (PE#0603175C) is missiles and pilotless planes to their targets subsection (a) shall include the following: hereby decreased by $10,000,000. (1) A section on the programs for the secu- during military operations. rity and accounting of nuclear weapons and (2) United States access to space is depend- SA 2226. Mr. KYL submitted an ent upon our ability to defend our space as- the elimination, removal, and security and amendment intended to be proposed by accounting of formula quantities of strategic sets. (3) China has an aggressive mission to gain him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize special nuclear material and radiological appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for materials, established under section 3132(b) space power, and on January 17, 2007, China of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense successfully conducted an anti-satellite military activities of the Department Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (50 (ASAT) weapons test that successfully de- of Defense, for military construction, U.S.C. 2569(b)), which shall include the fol- stroyed an inactive Chinese weather sat- and for defense activities of the De- lowing: ellite. partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (A) A survey of the facilities and sites (4) Space-based weapons in the hands of tary personnel strengths for such fiscal worldwide that contain nuclear weapons or hostile states constitute an asymmetric capability designed to undermine United year, and for other purposes; which was related equipment, formula quantities of ordered to lie on the table; as follows: strategic special nuclear material, or radio- States strengths. logical materials. (5) Space-based assets have the potential to At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (B) A list of such facilities and sites deter- prevent interference with United States sat- lowing: mined to be of the highest priority for secu- ellites. SEC. lll. STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM. rity and accounting of nuclear weapons and (b) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United (a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term related equipment, or the elimination, re- States to protect its military and civilian ‘‘state sponsor of terrorism’’ means any moval, or security and accounting of formula satellites and to research all potential country, the government of which has been quantities of strategic special nuclear mate- means of doing so. determined by the Secretary of State to have rial and radiological materials, taking into repeatedly provided support for acts of inter- account risk of theft from such facilities and SA 2224. Mr. KYL submitted an national terrorism pursuant to— sites, and organized by level of priority. amendment intended to be proposed by (1) section 6(j)(1)(A) of the Export Adminis- (C) A prioritized diplomatic and technical him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize tration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. plan, including measurable milestones, appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for 2405(j)(1)(A)) (or any successor thereto); metrics, estimated timetables, and esti- military activities of the Department (2) section 40(d) of the Arms Export Con- mated costs of implementation, on the fol- of Defense, for military construction, trol Act (22 U.S.C. 2780(d)); or lowing: and for defense activities of the De- (3) section 620A(a) of the Foreign Assist- (i) The security and accounting of nuclear partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371(a)). weapons and related equipment and the (b) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION tary personnel strengths for such fiscal elimination, removal, or security and ac- DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS TIES TO STATE counting of formula quantities of strategic year, and for other purposes; which was SPONSORS OF TERROR.— special nuclear material and radiological ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (1) REQUIREMENT FOR A SECURITIES AND EX- materials at such facilities and sites world- At the end of subtitle C of title III, add the CHANGE COMMISSION REPORT.—Not later than wide. following: 90 days after the date of enactment of this (ii) Ensuring that security upgrades and SEC. 325. OPERATION JUMP START. Act and annually thereafter, the Securities accounting reforms implemented at such fa- (a) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR OPERATION AND and Exchange Commission (in this section cilities and sites worldwide using the finan- MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE ACTIVITIES.— referred to as the ‘‘Commission’’) shall pre- cial and technical assistance of the United The amount authorized to be appropriated pare and submit to Congress a report on States are effectively sustained after such by section 301(5) for operation and mainte- business activities carried out with state assistance ends. nance for Defense-wide activities is hereby sponsors of terrorism. (iii) The role that international agencies increased by $400,000,000. (2) CONTENT.—The report required by para- and the international community have com- (b) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNT.— graph (1) shall include— mitted to play, together with a plan for se- (1) IN GENERAL.—Of the amount authorized (A) a list of all persons required to make curing contributions. to be appropriated by section 301(5) for oper- periodic or other filings pursuant to section (D) An assessment of the progress made in ation and maintenance for Defense-wide ac- 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act implementing the plan described in subpara- tivities, as increased by subsection (a), of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) that disclose graph (C), including a description of the ef- $400,000,000 may be available for Operation in filings with the Commission business ac- forts of foreign governments to secure and Jump Start in order to maintain a signifi- tivity in or with a country that is a state account for nuclear weapons and related cant durational force of the National Guard sponsor of terrorism, or an instrumentality equipment and to eliminate, remove, or se- on the southern land border of the United of such a country; cure and account for formula quantities of States to assist the United States Border Pa- (B) a description of such business activities strategic special nuclear material and radio- trol in gaining operational control of that carried out by each person referred to in sub- logical materials. border. paragraph (A);

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(C) the value of such activities carried out mission submitted under subsection (b) and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any by each person referred to in subparagraph the report of the Director submitted under other provision of Federal or State law, no (A); and subsection (c), to include— person may bring any civil, criminal, or ad- (D) a description of the disclosure standard (A) a comparison of included persons and ministrative action against any registered in effect at the time at which the content of business activities; investment company or person providing the report was collected, if it has changed (B) measures that evaluate the complete- services to such registered investment com- from the time of the first or most recent re- ness of each report; pany (including its investment adviser), or port submitted pursuant to paragraph (1), (C) measures that evaluate the reliability any employee, officer, or director thereof, and the criteria for persons to register under of each report; and based solely upon the investment company section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act (D) an assessment of options to increase divesting from, or avoiding investing in, se- of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(g)). the completeness and reliability of such curities issued by persons that are included (3) PUBLICATION OF REPORT.—The Commis- data. on the most recent list published under sec- sion shall make the report required by this (2) INVESTMENT REPORT.—Not later than 90 tion 3(a)(1) of the Iran Sanctions Enabling subsection available on its website in an eas- days after the date of delivery of the report Act, as modified under section 3(b) of that ily accessible and searchable format. of the Director of National Intelligence Act. (4) STRENGTHENING SECURITIES AND EX- under subsection (c), and annually there- ‘‘(2) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sub- CHANGE COMMISSION DISCLOSURE REQUIRE- after, the Comptroller General of the United section, the term ‘person’ includes the Fed- MENT.—Not later than 180 days after the date States shall prepare and submit to Congress, eral Government and any State or political of enactment of this Act, the Commission a report— subdivision of a State.’’. shall issue regulations to require disclosure (A) that, in an unclassified section, con- (g) INCREASED PENALTIES UNDER THE INTER- by all persons required to make periodic or tains the names of persons described in sub- NATIONAL EMERGENCY ECONOMIC POWERS other filings pursuant to section 13(a) or section (b)(2)(A) that are included in each of ACT.— 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the major investable financial market indi- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 206 of the Inter- (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) of business activity ces and the holdings of the Federal Thrift national Emergency Economic Powers Act in an amount equal to more than $1,000,000, Savings Plan of the Federal Retirement (50 U.S.C. 1705) is amended to read as follows: either directly or through an affiliate, in or Thrift Investment Board (in this paragraph ‘‘SEC. 206. PENALTIES. with a country that is a state sponsor of ter- referred to as the ‘‘TSP’’), including— ‘‘(a) UNLAWFUL ACTS.—It shall be unlawful rorism, or an instrumentality of such coun- (i) the percentage of each such index and for a person to violate, attempt to violate, try. TSP holdings comprised of such persons; and conspire to violate, or cause a violation of (c) REPORT ON BUSINESS TIES TO STATE (ii) the dollar capitalization of each such any license, order, regulation, or prohibition SPONSORS OF TERRORISM.— person; issued under this title. (1) REQUIREMENT FOR REPORT.—Not later (B) that, in a classified section, contains ‘‘(b) CIVIL PENALTY.—A civil penalty may than 270 days after the date of enactment of the names of persons described in subsection be imposed on any person who commits an this Act, and annually thereafter, the Direc- (c)(3)(A) that are included in each of the unlawful act described in subsection (a) in an tor of National Intelligence shall submit to major investable financial market indices amount not to exceed the greater of— Congress a classified report on business ac- and the holdings of the TSP, including— ‘‘(1) $250,000; or tivities carried out with state sponsors of terrorism. (i) the percentage of each such index and ‘‘(2) an amount that is twice the amount of TSP holdings comprised of such persons; and the transaction that is the basis of the viola- (2) DATA.—The Director of National Intel- ligence shall use all data available from ele- (ii) the dollar capitalization of each such tion with respect to which the penalty is im- ments of the intelligence community (as person; and posed. RIMINAL PENALTY.—A person who that term is defined in section 3 of the Na- (C) the unclassified section of which is ‘‘(c) C tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a)), made available on the website of the Govern- willfully commits, willfully attempts to the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of ment Accountability Office in an easily ac- commit, or willfully conspires to commit, or Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the Sec- cessible and searchable format. aids or abets in the commission of, an unlaw- retary of State, the Secretary of the Treas- (3) GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING REPORT.—Not ful act described in subsection (a) shall, upon ury, the Chairman of the Securities and Ex- later than 90 days after the date of delivery conviction, be fined not more than $1,000,000, change Commission, and other appropriate of the report of the Director of National In- or if a natural person, may be imprisoned for governmental and nongovernmental entities telligence under subsection (c), and annually not more than 20 years, or both.’’. to prepare the report required by paragraph thereafter, the Comptroller General of the (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment (1). United States shall prepare and submit to made by this subsection applies to violations Congress a report— described in section 206 of the International (3) CONTENT.—The report required by paragraph (1) shall include— (A) that, in an unclassified section, con- Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. (A) a list of persons, including foreign per- tains the names of the persons described in 1705) with respect to which enforcement ac- sons, that carry out business activities in or subsection (b)(2)(A), the nature of the activ- tion is pending or commenced on or after the with a country that is a state sponsor of ter- ity, and the value of United States Govern- date of enactment of this Act. ment active contracting for the procurement rorism, or an instrumentality of such a Mr. KYL submitted an country; of goods or services with any such person; SA 2227. (B) a description of such business activities (B) that, in a classified section, contains amendment intended to be proposed by carried out by each such person; the names of the persons described in sub- him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize (C) the value of such activities carried out section (c)(3)(A), the nature of the activity, appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for by each such person; and the value of United States Government military activities of the Department (D) an assessment of likely omissions and active contracting for the procurement of of Defense, for military construction, goods or services with any such person; and incompleteness in the report required by and for defense activities of the De- paragraph (1); (C) the unclassified section of which is made available on the website of the Govern- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (E) if necessary, differentiation by the de- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal gree of reliability of the data used to prepare ment Accountability Office in an easily ac- the such report; cessible and searchable format. year, and for other purposes; which was (F) a description of available options to in- (e) AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN STATE AND ordered to lie on the table; as follows: crease the completeness and reliability of LOCAL DIVESTMENT MEASURES.— At the end of subtitle A of title XII, add such data; (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any the following: (G) an assessment of the economic condi- other provision of law, any State, locality, SEC. 1205. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FOR- tion of each state sponsor of terrorism; and or United States college or university may EIGN MILITARY FINANCING PRO- (H) an assessment of the effects of imple- adopt measures to prohibit any investment GRAM ASSISTANCE FOR EGYPT. menting various divestiture and sanctions of State, local, college, or university assets Of the amount appropriated or otherwise options against each state sponsor of ter- in the Government of a state sponsor of ter- made available by any Act making appro- rorism. ror, or in any person with a qualifying busi- priations for the Department of State, for- (d) GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE ness relationship with a state sponsor of ter- eign operations, and related programs for fis- REPORTS.— rorism. cal year 2008 for the Foreign Military Fi- (1) EVALUATION OF DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL (2) APPLICABILITY.—Paragraph (1) shall nancing Program and available for assist- INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE apply to measures adopted before, on, or ance for Egypt, $200,000,000 may not be made COMMISSION REPORTS.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. available to be obligated or expended until after the date of delivery of the report of the (f) INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940.—Sec- the Secretary of State certifies that the Gov- Director of National Intelligence under sub- tion 13 of the Investment Company Act of ernment of Egypt has taken concrete and section (c), and annually thereafter, the 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-13) is amended by adding measurable steps— Comptroller General of the United States at the end the following: (1) to enact and implement a new judicial shall prepare and submit to Congress a re- ‘‘(c) SAFE HARBOR FOR CHANGES IN INVEST- authority law that protects the independ- port that compares the report of the Com- MENT POLICIES.— ence of the judiciary;

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Mr. BROWNBACK submitted (4) The Kurdistan Regional Government, (1) Thailand should continue on the path to an amendment intended to be proposed which oversees a three-province, constitu- restore democratic rule as quickly as pos- by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- tionally-recognized region of Iraq that is sible, and should hold free and fair national ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 largely stable and peaceful, requires addi- elections as soon as possible and no later for military activities of the Depart- tional capacity to eliminate terrorist-related than December 2007; and ment of Defense, for military construc- activities, including those of the PKK, that (2) once Thailand has fully reestablished democratic rule, it will be both possible and tion, and for defense activities of the exist within its boundaries. (5) The Georgia Train and Equip Program, desirable for the United States to reinstate a Department of Energy, to prescribe started in 2002— full program of military assistance to the military personnel strengths for such (A) enhanced the counterterrorism, border Government of Thailand, including programs fiscal year, and for other purposes; security, and intelligence capabilities of the such as International Military Education which was ordered to lie on the table; Government of Georgia; and Training (IMET) and Foreign Military as follows: (B) successfully mitigated the growing Financing (FMF) that were appropriately In section 1203, strike subsection (a) and threat of international terrorism within the suspended following the military coup in insert the following: borders of Georgia; and Thailand in September 2006. (a) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.— (C) contributed to greater regional sta- (c) LIMITATION.—No funds authorized to be (1) IN GENERAL.—During fiscal year 2008, bility and made a positive contribution to appropriated by this Act may be obligated or from funds made available to the Depart- relations between the Governments of Geor- expended to provide direct assistance to the ment of Defense for operation and mainte- gia and Russia. Government of Thailand to initiate new nance for such fiscal year, not to exceed (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of military assistance activities until 15 days $977,441,000 may be used by the Secretary of Congress that— after the Secretary of Defense notifies the Defense in such fiscal year to provide funds— (1) peace and stability along the border be- Committees on Armed Services and Foreign (A) for the Commanders’ Emergency Re- tween Turkey and Iraq is essential for the Relations of the Senate and the Committees sponse Program in Iraq for the purpose of en- long-term security of Iraq; and on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs of the abling United States military commanders (2) the Georgia Train and Equip Program House of Representatives of the intent of the in Iraq to respond to urgent humanitarian provides a model for security assistance nec- Secretary to carry out such new types of relief and reconstruction requirements with- essary to counter terrorist threats in north- military assistance activities with Thailand. in their areas of responsibility by carrying ern Iraq. (d) EXCEPTION.—The limitation in sub- out programs that will immediately assist (c) ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.—The Com- section (c) shall not apply with respect to the Iraqi people; and mander, Multi-National Security Transition funds as follows: (B) for a similar program to assist the peo- Command-Iraq, shall develop and implement (1) Amounts authorized to be appropriated ple of Afghanistan. a program, modeled after the Georgia Train for Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and and Equip Program, to assist the Govern- (2) VOLUNTARY RELOCATION IN IRAQ.—The Civic Aid. response to urgent humanitarian relief and ment of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional (2) Amounts otherwise authorized to be ap- reconstruction requirements referred to in Government in securing Iraq’s border with propriated by this Act and available for hu- paragraph (1)(A) shall include using direct Turkey and eliminating terrorist safe ha- manitarian or emergency assistance for payments, job creation, and housing assist- vens, including by providing assistance— other nations. ance to facilitate the relocation of Iraqi indi- (1) to secure Iraq’s border with Turkey; (e) NEW MILITARY ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES viduals and families, if, in the judgment of (2) to eliminate PKK safe havens in the DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘new United States military commanders in Iraq— Kurdistan Region; and military assistance activities’’ means mili- (A) such individuals and families are affili- (3) to enhance the intelligence gathering tary assistance activities that have not been ated with a sect that comprises no more and border security capabilities of the Gov- undertaken between the United States and than half of the population of the neighbor- ernment of Iraq. Thailand during fiscal year 2007. (d) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after hood or community in which they reside; the date of the enactment of this Act, the (B) such individuals and families are likely SA 2231. Mr. VITTER submitted an Commander, Multi-National Security Tran- targets of violence because of their sectarian amendment intended to be proposed by sition Command-Iraq, shall report to Con- affiliation; him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize gress on the progress in developing and im- (C) such individuals and families desire to plementing the program required under sub- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for relocate to a neighborhood or community section (c). military activities of the Department where their sect comprises a substantial ma- of Defense, for military construction, jority of the population; and SA 2230. Mr. WARNER (for himself and for defense activities of the De- (D) the security of a particular neighbor- and Mr. WEBB) submitted an amend- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- hood or community can be improved with the relocation of sectarian minorities. ment intended to be proposed to tary personnel strengths for such fiscal amendment SA 2045 submitted by Mr. year, and for other purposes; which was SA 2229. Mr. BROWNBACK submitted WARNER (for himself and Mr. WEBB) ordered to lie on the table; as follows: an amendment intended to be proposed and intended to be proposed to the bill At the end of subtitle D of title V, add the by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- H.R. 1585, to authorize appropriations following: ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for fiscal year 2008 for military activi- SEC. 555. ACCESS TO STUDENT RECRUITING IN- for military activities of the Depart- ties of the Department of Defense, for FORMATION. ment of Defense, for military construc- military construction, and for defense Section 503(c) of title 10, United States tion, and for defense activities of the activities of the Department of Energy, Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting Department of Energy, to prescribe to prescribe military personnel the following: ‘‘(1)(A) Each local educational military personnel strengths for such strengths for such fiscal year, and for agency receiving assistance under the Ele- fiscal year, and for other purposes; other purposes; which was ordered to mentary and Secondary Education Act of which was ordered to lie on the table; lie on the table; as follows: 1965— as follows: In lieu of the matter proposed to be in- ‘‘(i) shall provide to military recruiters the At the end of title XV, add the following: serted, insert the following: same access to secondary school students as SEC. 1535. COUNTERTERRORISM ASSISTANCE TO SEC. 1215. LIMITATION ON ASSISTANCE TO THE is provided generally to postsecondary edu- SECURITY FORCES IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THAILAND. cational institutions or to prospective em- KURDISTAN REGION. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- ployers of those students; and (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following findings: ‘‘(ii) shall provide, upon a request made by lowing findings: (1) Thailand is an important strategic ally a military recruiter for military recruiting (1) Turkey, a key ally of the United States and economic partner of the United States. purposes, access to the name, address, and and an important fellow member of NATO, (2) The United States strongly supports the telephone listing of each secondary school faces a terrorist threat from the Kurdistan prompt restoration of democratic rule in student served by the local educational agen- Workers Party, or PKK, an organization in- Thailand. cy, notwithstanding section 444(a)(5)(B) of cluded on the Department of State’s list of (3) While it is in the interest of the United the General Education Provisions Act (20 foreign terrorist organizations. States to have a robust defense relationship U.S.C. 1232g(a)(5)(B)), unless the parent of

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Upon receiving a request, the local edu- (1) examine the current and past require- (3) Determine the number of military and cational agency may not release the stu- ments of RC-26 aircraft in support of local, civilian personnel required to run the logis- dent’s name, address, and telephone listing State, and Federal law enforcement and de- tics, planning, and maintenance of the Na- for such purposes without the prior written termine the number of aircraft required to tional Disaster Response Center during a consent of the parent. provide such support for each State that bor- time when no disaster is occurring. ‘‘(ii) Each local educational agency shall ders Canada, Mexico, or the Gulf of Mexico; (4) Determine the cost of improving the notify parents of the option to make a re- (2) determine the number of military and current infrastructure at Kelly Air Field to quest described in clause (i). civilian personnel required to run a RC-26 do- meet the needs of displaced victims of a dis- ‘‘(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be mestic training center meeting the require- aster equivalent to that of Hurricanes construed to allow a local educational agen- ments identified under paragraph (1); and Katrina and Rita or a natural or man-made cy to withhold access to a student’s name, (3) determine the cost of locating such a disaster of similar scope, including adequate address, and telephone listing from a mili- training center at Ellington Field, Texas, for beds, food stores, and decontamination sta- tary recruiter or institution of higher edu- the purpose of preempting and responding to tions to triage radiation or other chemical cation by implementing an opt-in process or security threats and responding to crises. or biological agent contamination victims. any other process other than the written (c) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the report consent request process under subparagraph required under subsection (a), the Secretary SA 2234. Mr. SALAZAR (for himself (B)(i). of Defense shall consult with the Adjutant and Mr. SESSIONS) submitted an ‘‘(D) PARENTAL CONSENT.—For purposes of General of each State that borders Canada, amendment intended to be proposed by this paragraph, whenever a student has at- Mexico, or the Gulf of Mexico. him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize tained eighteen years of age, the permission appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for or consent required of and the rights ac- Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted corded to the parents of the student shall SA 2233. military activities of the Department only be required of and accorded to the stu- an amendment intended to be proposed of Defense, for military construction, dent.’’; by her to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- and for defense activities of the De- (2) by striking paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- and inserting the following: for military activities of the Depart- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal ‘‘(2)(A) If a local educational agency denies ment of Defense, for military construc- year, and for other purposes; which was recruiting access to a military recruiter tion, and for defense activities of the ordered to lie on the table; as follows: under this section, the Secretary shall no- Department of Energy, to prescribe tify— At the end of subtitle E of title III, the fol- ‘‘(i) the Governor of the State in which the military personnel strengths for such lowing: local educational agency is located; and fiscal year, and for other purposes; SEC. 358. AUTHORITY FOR DEPARTMENT OF DE- ‘‘(ii) the Secretary of Education. which was ordered to lie on the table; FENSE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SPORTING EVENTS. ‘‘(B) Upon receiving a notification under as follows: (a) PROVISION OF SUPPORT.—Section 2564 of subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Edu- At the end of title X, add the following: title 10, United States Code, is amended— cation— SEC. 1070. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF HOUSING (1) in subsection (c), by adding at the end ‘‘(i) shall, consistent with the provisions of A NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE the following new paragraphs: part D of title IV of the General Education CENTER AT KELLY AIR FIELD, SAN ‘‘(4) A sporting event sanctioned by the Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1234c), determine ANTONIO, TEXAS. United States Olympic Committee through whether the local educational agency is fail- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than March 31, the Paralympic Military Program. ing to comply substantially with the require- 2008, the Secretary of Defense shall submit ‘‘(5) Any national or international ments of this subsection; and to the congressional defense committees a paralympic sporting event (other than a ‘‘(ii) upon determining that the local edu- report on the feasibility of utilizing existing sporting event described in paragraphs (1) cational agency has failed to comply sub- infrastructure or installing new infrastruc- through (4))— stantially with such requirements, may im- ture at Kelly Air Field, San Antonio, Texas, ‘‘(A) that— pose a penalty or enforce a remedy available to house a National Disaster Response Cen- ‘‘(i) is held in the United States or any of for a violation of section 9528(a) of the Ele- ter for responding to man-made and natural its territories or commonwealths; mentary and Secondary Education Act of disasters in the United States . ‘‘(ii) is governed by the International 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7908(a)) in the same manner as (b) CONTENT.—The report required under Paralympic Committee; and such penalty or remedy would apply to a subsection (a) shall include the following: ‘‘(iii) is sanctioned by the United States local educational agency that violated such (1) A determination of how the National Olympic Committee; section.’’; and Disaster Response Center would organize and ‘‘(B) for which participation exceeds 100 (3) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) leverage capabilities of the following cur- amateur athletes; and as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively. rently co-located organizations, facilities, ‘‘(C) in which at least 10 percent of the ath- and forces located in San Antonio, Texas: SA 2232. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted letes participating in the sporting event are (A) Lackland Air Force Base. members or former members of the armed an amendment intended to be proposed (B) Fort Sam Houston. forces who are participating in the sporting by her to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- (C) Brooke Army Medical Center. event based upon an injury or wound in- ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 (D) Wilford Hall Medical Center. curred in the line of duty in the armed force for military activities of the Depart- (E) Audie Murphy Veterans Administra- and veterans who are participating in the ment of Defense, for military construction Medical Center. sporting event based upon a service-con- tion, and for defense activities of the (F) 433rd Airlift Wing C-5 Heavy Lift Air- nected disability.’’; and Department of Energy, to prescribe craft. (2) by adding at the end the following new (G) 149 Fighter Wing and Texas Air Na- military personnel strengths for such subsection: tional Guard F-16 fighter aircraft. ‘‘(g) FUNDING FOR SUPPORT OF CERTAIN fiscal year, and for other purposes; (H) Army Northern Command. EVENTS.—(1) Amounts for the provision of which was ordered to lie on the table; (I) The National Trauma Institute’s three support for a sporting event described in as follows: level 1 trauma centers. paragraph (4) or (5) of subsection (c) shall be At the end of title X, add the following: (J) Texas Medical Rangers. derived from the Support for International SEC. 1070. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF HOUSING (K) San Antonio Metro Health Depart- Sporting Competitions, Defense account es- A DOMESTIC MILITARY AVIATION ment. tablished by section 5802 of the Omnibus NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER AT (L) The University of Texas Health Science Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997 (10 ELLINGTON FIELD, TEXAS. Center at San Antonio. U.S.C. 2564 note), notwithstanding any limi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than March 31, (M) The Air Intelligence Surveillance and tation under that section relating to the 2008, the Secretary of Defense shall submit Reconnaissance Agency at Lackland Air availability of funds in such account for the to the congressional defense committees a Force Base. provision of support for international sport- report on the feasibility of utilizing existing (N) The United States Air Force Security ing competitions. infrastructure or installing new infrastruc- Police Training Department at Lackland Air ‘‘(2) The total amount expended for any fis- ture at Ellington Field, Texas, to house a Force Base. cal year to provide support for sporting

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events described in subsection (c)(5) may not NECTED DISABILITIES RATED AS TOTAL.—Sub- (B) by striking paragraph (2). exceed $1,000,000.’’. section (a)(1) of such section is amended by (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (b) SOURCE OF FUNDS.—Section 5802 of the striking ‘‘except that’’ and all that follows made by this section shall take effect on Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, and inserting ‘‘except— January 1, 2008, and shall apply to payments 1997 (10 U.S.C. 2564 note) is amended— ‘‘(A) in the case of a qualified retiree re- for months beginning on or after that date. (1) by inserting after ‘‘international sport- ceiving veterans’ disability compensation for ing competitions’’ the following: ‘‘and for a disability rated as 100 percent, payment of SA 2237. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, support of sporting competitions authorized retired pay to such veteran is subject to sub- Mr. HAGEL, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. under section 2564(c)(4) and (5), of title 10, section (c) only during the period beginning OBAMA, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. FEIN- United States Code,’’; and on January 1, 2004, and ending on December STEIN, Mr. KERRY, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mrs. (2) by striking ‘‘45 days’’ and inserting ‘‘15 31, 2004; and CLINTON, Mr. BAYH, Mr. MENENDEZ, ‘‘(B) in the case of a qualified retiree re- days’’. Mrs. MURRAY, Mrs. BOXER, Ms. CANT- ceiving veterans’ disability compensation for WELL, Mr. SALAZAR, and Mr. DODD) sub- SA 2235. Mr. REID (for himself and a disability rated as total by reason of unemployability, payment of retired pay to mitted an amendment intended to be Ms. SNOWE) submitted an amendment proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, intended to be proposed by him to the such veteran is subject to subsection (c) only during the period beginning on January 1, to authorize appropriations for fiscal bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appropria- 2004, and ending on December 31, 2007.’’. year 2008 for military activities of the tions for fiscal year 2008 for military (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.— Department of Defense, for military activities of the Department of De- (1) The heading for section 1414 of such construction, and for defense activities title is amended to read as follows: fense, for military construction, and of the Department of Energy, to pre- for defense activities of the Depart- ‘‘§ 1414. Members eligible for retired pay who scribe military personnel strengths for are also eligible for veterans’ disability ment of Energy, to prescribe military such fiscal year, and for other pur- personnel strengths for such fiscal compensation: concurrent payment of retired pay and disability compensation’’. poses; which was ordered to lie on the year, and for other purposes; which was table; as follows: ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (2) The item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter At the end, add the following: At the appropriate place in title VI, insert 71 of such title is amended to read as follows: TITLE XXXIII—DREAM ACT OF 2007 the following: ‘‘1414. Members eligible for retired pay who SEC. 3301. SHORT TITLE. SEC. ll. INCLUSION OF VETERANS WITH SERV- are also eligible for veterans’ This title may be cited as the ‘‘Develop- ICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES disability compensation: con- ment, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors RATED AS TOTAL BY REASON OF UNEMPLOYABILITY UNDER TERMI- current payment of retired pay Act of 2007’’ or the ‘‘DREAM Act of 2007’’. NATION OF PHASE-IN OF CONCUR- and disability compensation.’’. SEC. 3302. DEFINITIONS. RENT RECEIPT OF RETIRED PAY (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments In this title: AND VETERANS’ DISABILITY COM- made by this section shall take effect on (1) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The PENSATION. January 1, 2008, and shall apply to payments term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has (a) INCLUSION OF VETERANS.—Section for months beginning on or after that date. the meaning given that term in section 101 of 1414(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is SEC. ll. COORDINATION OF SERVICE ELIGI- the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. amended by inserting ‘‘or a qualified retiree BILITY FOR COMBAT-RELATED SPE- 1001). CIAL COMPENSATION AND CONCUR- receiving veterans’ disability compensation (2) UNIFORMED SERVICES.—The term ‘‘uni- RENT RECEIPT. for a disability rated as total (within the formed services’’ has the meaning given that meaning of subsection (e)(3)(B))’’ after (a) ELIGIBILITY FOR TERA RETIREES.—Sub- section (c) of section 1413a of title 10, United term in section 101(a) of title 10, United ‘‘rated as 100 percent’’. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘enti- States Code. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment tled to retired pay who—’’ and inserting SEC. 3303. RESTORATION OF STATE OPTION TO made by subsection (a) shall take effect on ‘‘who— DETERMINE RESIDENCY FOR PUR- December 31, 2004. POSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION BEN- ‘‘(1) is entitled to retired pay, other than a EFITS. member retired under chapter 61 of this title SA 2236. Mr. REID (for himself and (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 505 of the Illegal with less than 20 years of service creditable Immigration Reform and Immigrant Respon- Ms. SNOWE) submitted an amendment under section 1405 of this title and less than intended to be proposed by him to the sibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1623) is repealed. 20 years of service computed under section (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The repeal under bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appropria- 12732 of this title; and subsection (a) shall take effect as if included tions for fiscal year 2008 for military ‘‘(2) has a combat-related disability.’’. in the enactment of the Illegal Immigration activities of the Department of De- (b) AMENDMENTS TO STANDARDIZE SIMILAR Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of PROVISIONS.— fense, for military construction, and 1996 (division C of Public Law 104–208; 110 (1) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The heading for Stat. 3009–546). for defense activities of the Depart- paragraph (3) of section 1413a(b) of such title SEC. 3304. CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL AND AD- ment of Energy, to prescribe military RULES is amended by striking ‘‘ ’’ and insert- JUSTMENT OF STATUS OF CERTAIN personnel strengths for such fiscal ing ‘‘RULE’’. LONG-TERM RESIDENTS WHO EN- year, and for other purposes; which was (2) QUALIFIED RETIREES.—Subsection (a) of TERED THE UNITED STATES AS ordered to lie on the table; as follows: section 1414 of such title, as amended by sec- CHILDREN. At the appropriate place in title VI, insert tion 2(a), is amended— (a) SPECIAL RULE FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM the following: (A) by striking ‘‘a member or’’ and all that RESIDENTS WHO ENTERED THE UNITED STATES follows through ‘‘retiree’)’’ and inserting ‘‘a AS CHILDREN.— SEC. ll. ELIGIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF BOTH qualified retiree’’; and (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any RETIRED PAY AND VETERANS’ DIS- ABILITY COMPENSATION FOR CER- (B) by adding at the end the following new other provision of law and except as other- TAIN MILITARY RETIREES WITH paragraph: wise provided in this title, the Secretary of COMPENSABLE SERVICE-CON- ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED RETIREES.—For purposes of Homeland Security may cancel removal of, NECTED DISABILITIES. this section, a qualified retiree, with respect and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully (a) EXTENSION OF CONCURRENT RECEIPT AU- to any month, is a member or former mem- admitted for permanent residence, subject to THORITY TO RETIREES WITH SERVICE-CON- ber of the uniformed services who— the conditional basis described in section NECTED DISABILITIES RATED LESS THAN 50 ‘‘(A) is entitled to retired pay, other than 3305, an alien who is inadmissible or deport- PERCENT.— in the case of a member retired under chap- able from the United States, if the alien (1) REPEAL OF 50 PERCENT REQUIREMENT.— ter 61 of this title with less than 20 years of demonstrates that— Section 1414 of title 10, United States Code, service creditable under section 1405 of this (A) the alien has been physically present in is amended by striking paragraph (2) of subtitle and less than 20 years of service com- the United States for a continuous period of section (a). puted under section 12732 of this title; and not less than 5 years immediately preceding (2) COMPUTATION.—Paragraph (1) of sub- ‘‘(B) is also entitled for that month to vet- the date of enactment of this title, and had section (c) of such section is amended by erans’ disability compensation.’’. not yet reached the age of 16 years at the adding at the end the following new subpara- (3) DISABILITY RETIREES.—Subsection (b) of time of initial entry; graph: section 1414 of such title is amended— (B) the alien has been a person of good ‘‘(G) For a month for which the retiree re- (A) by striking ‘‘SPECIAL RULES’’ in the moral character since the time of applica- ceives veterans’ disability compensation for subsection heading and all that follows tion; a disability rated as 40 percent or less or has through ‘‘is subject to’’ and inserting ‘‘SPE- (C) the alien— a service-connected disability rated as zero CIAL RULE FOR CHAPTER 61 DISABILITY RETIR- (i) is not inadmissible under paragraph (2), percent, $0.’’. EES.—In the case of a qualified retiree who is (3), (6)(E), or (10)(C) of section 212(a) of the (b) REPEAL OF PHASE-INOFCONCURRENT retired under chapter 61 of this title, the re- Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. RECEIPT FOR RETIREES WITH SERVICE-CON- tired pay of the member is subject to’’; and 1182(a)); and

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(ii) is not deportable under paragraph SEC. 3305. CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT (3) TIME TO FILE PETITION.—An alien may (1)(E), (2), or (4) of section 237(a) of the Immi- STATUS. petition to remove the conditional basis to gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (a) IN GENERAL.— lawful resident status during the period be- 1227(a)); (1) CONDITIONAL BASIS FOR STATUS.—Not- ginning 180 days before and ending 2 years (D) the alien, at the time of application, withstanding any other provision of law, and after either the date that is 6 years after the has been admitted to an institution of higher except as provided in section 3306, an alien date of the granting of conditional perma- education in the United States, or has whose status has been adjusted under section nent resident status or any other expiration earned a high school diploma or obtained a 3304 to that of an alien lawfully admitted for date of the conditional permanent resident general education development certificate in permanent residence shall be considered to status as extended by the Secretary of the United States; and have obtained such status on a conditional Homeland Security in accordance with this (E) the alien has never been under a final basis subject to the provisions of this sec- title. The alien shall be deemed in condi- administrative or judicial order of exclusion, tion. Such conditional permanent resident tional permanent resident status in the deportation, or removal, unless the alien— status shall be valid for a period of 6 years, United States during the period in which the (i) has remained in the United States under subject to termination under subsection (b). petition is pending. color of law after such order was issued; or (2) NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS.— (d) DETAILS OF PETITION.— (ii) received the order before attaining the (A) AT TIME OF OBTAINING PERMANENT RESI- (1) CONTENTS OF PETITION.—Each petition age of 16 years. DENCE.—At the time an alien obtains perma- for an alien under subsection (c)(1) shall con- nent resident status on a conditional basis (2) WAIVER.—Notwithstanding paragraph tain information to permit the Secretary of under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Home- (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security may Homeland Security to determine whether land Security shall provide for notice to the waive the ground of ineligibility under sec- each of the following requirements is met: alien regarding the provisions of this section tion 212(a)(6)(E) of the Immigration and Na- (A) The alien has demonstrated good moral and the requirements of subsection (c) to tionality Act and the ground of deportability character during the entire period the alien have the conditional basis of such status re- under paragraph (1)(E) of section 237(a) of has been a conditional permanent resident. moved. that Act for humanitarian purposes or fam- (B) The alien is in compliance with section (B) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE NO- ily unity or when it is otherwise in the pub- 3304(a)(1)(C). TICE.—The failure of the Secretary of Home- lic interest. (C) The alien has not abandoned the alien’s land Security to provide a notice under this residence in the United States. The Sec- (3) PROCEDURES.—The Secretary of Home- paragraph— land Security shall provide a procedure by retary shall presume that the alien has aban- (i) shall not affect the enforcement of the regulation allowing eligible individuals to doned such residence if the alien is absent provisions of this title with respect to the apply affirmatively for the relief available from the United States for more than 365 alien; and under this subsection without being placed days, in the aggregate, during the period of (ii) shall not give rise to any private right in removal proceedings. conditional residence, unless the alien dem- of action by the alien. onstrates that alien has not abandoned the (b) TERMINATION OF CONTINUOUS PERIOD.— (b) TERMINATION OF STATUS.— alien’s residence. An alien who is absent For purposes of this section, any period of (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home- continuous residence or continuous physical from the United States due to active service land Security shall terminate the condi- in the uniformed services has not abandoned presence in the United States of an alien who tional permanent resident status of any applies for cancellation of removal under the alien’s residence in the United States alien who obtained such status under this during the period of such service. this section shall not terminate when the title, if the Secretary determines that the alien is served a notice to appear under sec- (D) The alien has completed at least 1 of alien— the following: tion 239(a) of the Immigration and Nation- (A) ceases to meet the requirements of sub- ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(a)). (i) The alien has acquired a degree from an paragraph (B) or (C) of section 3304(a)(1); institution of higher education in the United (c) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN BREAKS IN (B) has become a public charge; or States or has completed at least 2 years, in PRESENCE.— (C) has received a dishonorable or other good standing, in a program for a bachelor’s (1) IN GENERAL.—An alien shall be consid- than honorable discharge from the uni- degree or higher degree in the United States. ered to have failed to maintain continuous formed services. (ii) The alien has served in the uniformed physical presence in the United States under (2) RETURN TO PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION STA- services for at least 2 years and, if dis- subsection (a) if the alien has departed from TUS.—Any alien whose conditional perma- charged, has received an honorable dis- the United States for any period in excess of nent resident status is terminated under charge. 90 days or for any periods in the aggregate paragraph (1) shall return to the immigra- (E) The alien has provided a list of each exceeding 180 days. tion status the alien had immediately prior secondary school (as that term is defined in (2) EXTENSIONS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CIR- to receiving conditional permanent resident section 9101 of the Elementary and Sec- CUMSTANCES.—The Secretary of Homeland status under this title. ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) Security may extend the time periods de- (c) REQUIREMENTS OF TIMELY PETITION FOR that the alien attended in the United States. scribed in paragraph (1) if the alien dem- REMOVAL OF CONDITION.— (2) HARDSHIP EXCEPTION.— onstrates that the failure to timely return to (1) IN GENERAL.—In order for the condi- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home- the United States was due to exceptional cir- tional basis of permanent resident status ob- land Security may, in the Secretary’s discre- cumstances. The exceptional circumstances tained by an alien under subsection (a) to be tion, remove the conditional status of an determined sufficient to justify an extension removed, the alien must file with the Sec- alien if the alien— should be no less compelling than serious ill- retary of Homeland Security, in accordance (i) satisfies the requirements of subpara- ness of the alien, or death or serious illness with paragraph (3), a petition which requests graphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1); of a parent, grandparent, sibling, or child. the removal of such conditional basis and (ii) demonstrates compelling cir- (d) EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITA- which provides, under penalty of perjury, the cumstances for the inability to complete the TIONS.—Nothing in this section may be con- facts and information so that the Secretary requirements described in paragraph (1)(D); strued to apply a numerical limitation on may make the determination described in and the number of aliens who may be eligible for paragraph (2)(A). (iii) demonstrates that the alien’s removal cancellation of removal or adjustment of (2) ADJUDICATION OF PETITION TO REMOVE from the United States would result in ex- status under this section. CONDITION.— ceptional and extremely unusual hardship to (e) REGULATIONS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—If a petition is filed in ac- the alien or the alien’s spouse, parent, or (1) PROPOSED REGULATIONS.—Not later than cordance with paragraph (1) for an alien, the child who is a citizen or a lawful permanent 180 days after the date of enactment of this Secretary of Homeland Security shall make resident of the United States. title, the Secretary of Homeland Security a determination as to whether the alien (B) EXTENSION.—Upon a showing of good shall publish proposed regulations imple- meets the requirements set out in subpara- cause, the Secretary of Homeland Security menting this section. Such regulations shall graphs (A) through (E) of subsection (d)(1). may extend the period of conditional resi- be effective immediately on an interim basis, (B) REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL BASIS IF FA- dent status for the purpose of completing the but are subject to change and revision after VORABLE DETERMINATION.—If the Secretary requirements described in paragraph (1)(D). public notice and opportunity for a period determines that the alien meets such re- (e) TREATMENT OF PERIOD FOR PURPOSES OF for public comment. quirements, the Secretary shall notify the NATURALIZATION.—For purposes of title III of (2) INTERIM, FINAL REGULATIONS.—Within a alien of such determination and immediately the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 reasonable time after publication of the in- remove the conditional basis of the status of U.S.C. 1401 et seq.), in the case of an alien terim regulations in accordance with para- the alien. who is in the United States as a lawful per- graph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Secu- (C) TERMINATION IF ADVERSE DETERMINA- manent resident on a conditional basis under rity shall publish final regulations imple- TION.—If the Secretary determines that the this section, the alien shall be considered to menting this section. alien does not meet such requirements, the have been admitted as an alien lawfully ad- (f) REMOVAL OF ALIEN.—The Secretary of Secretary shall notify the alien of such de- mitted for permanent residence and to be in Homeland Security may not remove any termination and terminate the conditional the United States as an alien lawfully admit- alien who has a pending application for con- permanent resident status of the alien as of ted to the United States for permanent resi- ditional status under this title. the date of the determination. dence. 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be removed before the alien may apply for (b) REQUIRED DISCLOSURE.—The Attorney DIVISION D—IMMIGRATION naturalization. General or the Secretary of Homeland Secu- TITLE XXXIII—IMMIGRATION FRAUD SEC. 3306. RETROACTIVE BENEFITS. rity shall provide the information furnished PREVENTION If, on the date of enactment of this title, under this section, and any other informa- SEC. 3301. SHORT TITLE. an alien has satisfied all the requirements of tion derived from such furnished informa- This division may be cited as the ‘‘H–1B subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section tion, to— and L–1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention 3304(a)(1) and section 3305(d)(1)(D), the Sec- (1) a duly recognized law enforcement enti- Act of 2007’’. retary of Homeland Security may adjust the ty in connection with an investigation or SEC. 3302. H–1B EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS. status of the alien to that of a conditional prosecution of an offense described in para- (a) APPLICATION OF NONDISPLACEMENT AND resident in accordance with section 3304. The graph (2) or (3) of section 212(a) of the Immi- GOOD FAITH RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS TO alien may petition for removal of such condi- gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ALL H–1B EMPLOYERS.— tion at the end of the conditional residence 1182(a)), when such information is requested (1) AMENDMENTS.—Section 212(n) of the Im- period in accordance with section 3305(c) if in writing by such entity; or migration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. the alien has met the requirements of sub- (2) an official coroner for purposes of af- 1182(n)) is amended— paragraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section firmatively identifying a deceased individual (A) in paragraph (1)— 3305(d)(1) during the entire period of condi- (whether or not such individual is deceased (i) in subparagraph (E); tional residence. as a result of a crime). (I) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘(E)(i) In the SEC. 3307. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION. (c) PENALTY.—Whoever knowingly uses, case of an application described in clause (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home- publishes, or permits information to be ex- (ii), the’’ and inserting ‘‘(E) The’’; and land Security shall have exclusive jurisdic- amined in violation of this section shall be (II) by striking clause (ii); tion to determine eligibility for relief under fined not more than $10,000. this title, except where the alien has been (ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘In SEC. 3310. EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF APPLICA- the case of’’ and all that follows through placed into deportation, exclusion, or re- TIONS; PROHIBITION ON FEES. ‘‘where—’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘The moval proceedings either prior to or after fil- Regulations promulgated under this title employer will not place the nonimmigrant ing an application for relief under this title, shall provide that applications under this with another employer if—’’; and in which case the Attorney General shall title will be considered on an expedited basis (iii) in subparagraph (G), by striking ‘‘In have exclusive jurisdiction and shall assume and without a requirement for the payment the case of an application described in sub- all the powers and duties of the Secretary by the applicant of any additional fee for paragraph (E)(ii), subject’’ and inserting until proceedings are terminated, or if a such expedited processing. ‘‘Subject’’; final order of deportation, exclusion, or re- SEC. 3311. HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE. moval is entered the Secretary shall resume (B) in paragraph (2)— Notwithstanding any provision of the (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘If an all powers and duties delegated to the Sec- Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 retary under this title. H–1B-dependent employer’’ and inserting ‘‘If et seq.), with respect to assistance provided (b) STAY OF REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ALIENS an employer that employs H–1B non- under title IV of the Higher Education Act of ENROLLED IN PRIMARY OR SECONDARY immigrants’’; and 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.), an alien who ad- SCHOOL.—The Attorney General shall stay (ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘The the removal proceedings of any alien who— justs status to that of a lawful permanent preceding sentence shall apply to an em- (1) meets all the requirements of subpara- resident under this title shall be eligible ployer regardless of whether or not the em- graphs (A), (B), (C), and (E) of section only for the following assistance under such ployer is an H–1B-dependent employer.’’; and 3304(a)(1); title: (C) by striking paragraph (3). (2) is at least 12 years of age; and (1) Student loans under parts B, D, and E of (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (3) is enrolled full time in a primary or sec- such title IV (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq., 1087a et made by paragraph (1) shall apply to applica- ondary school. seq., 1087aa et seq.), subject to the require- tions filed on or after the date of the enact- (c) EMPLOYMENT.—An alien whose removal ments of such parts. ment of this Act. is stayed pursuant to subsection (b) may be (2) Federal work-study programs under (b) NONDISPLACEMENT REQUIREMENT.— engaged in employment in the United States part C of such title IV (42 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), (1) EXTENDING TIME PERIOD FOR NON- consistent with the Fair Labor Standards subject to the requirements of such part. DISPLACEMENT.—Section 212(n) of such Act, Act (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) and State and local (3) Services under such title IV (20 U.S.C. as amended by subsection (a), is further laws governing minimum age for employ- 1070 et seq.), subject to the requirements for amended— ment. such services. (A) in paragraph (1)— (d) LIFT OF STAY.—The Attorney General SEC. 3312. GAO REPORT. (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘90 shall lift the stay granted pursuant to sub- Not later than seven years after the date of days’’ each place it appears and inserting section (b) if the alien— enactment of this title, the Comptroller Gen- ‘‘180 days’’; (1) is no longer enrolled in a primary or eral of the United States shall submit a re- (ii) in subparagraph (F)(ii), by striking ‘‘90 secondary school; or port to the Committee on the Judiciary of days’’ each place it appears and inserting (2) ceases to meet the requirements of sub- the Senate and the Committee on the Judici- ‘‘180 days’’; and section (b)(1). ary of the House of Representatives setting (B) in paragraph (2)(C)(iii), by striking ‘‘90 SEC. 3308. PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS forth— days’’ each place it appears and inserting IN APPLICATION. (1) the number of aliens who were eligible ‘‘180 days’’. Whoever files an application for relief for cancellation of removal and adjustment (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments under this title and willfully and knowingly of status under section 3304(a); made by paragraph (1)— falsifies, misrepresents, or conceals a mate- (2) the number of aliens who applied for ad- (A) shall apply to applications filed on or rial fact or makes any false or fraudulent justment of status under section 3304(a); after the date of the enactment of this Act; statement or representation, or makes or (3) the number of aliens who were granted and uses any false writing or document knowing adjustment of status under section 3304(a); (B) shall not apply to displacements for pe- the same to contain any false or fraudulent and riods occurring more than 90 days before statement or entry, shall be fined in accord- (4) the number of aliens whose conditional such date. ance with title 18, United States Code, or im- permanent resident status was removed (c) PUBLIC LISTING OF AVAILABLE POSI- prisoned not more than 5 years, or both. under section 3305. TIONS.— SEC. 3309. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION. (1) LISTING OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS.—Sec- (a) PROHIBITION.—Except as provided in SA 2238. Mr. DURBIN (for himself tion 212(n)(1)(C) of such Act is amended— subsection (b), no officer or employee of the and Mr. GRASSLEY) submitted an (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘(i) has pro- United States may— amendment intended to be proposed to vided’’ and inserting the following: (1) use the information furnished by the amendment SA 2143 submitted by Mr. ‘‘(ii)(I) has provided’’; applicant pursuant to an application filed (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as sub- under this title to initiate removal pro- CORNYN and intended to be proposed to clause (II); and ceedings against any persons identified in the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appro- (C) by inserting before clause (ii), as redes- the application; priations for fiscal year 2008 for mili- ignated, the following: (2) make any publication whereby the in- tary activities of the Department of ‘‘(i) has advertised the job availability on formation furnished by any particular indi- Defense, for military construction, and the list described in paragraph (6), for at vidual pursuant to an application under this for defense activities of the Depart- least 30 calendar days; and’’. title can be identified; or ment of Energy, to prescribe military (2) LIST MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF (3) permit anyone other than an officer or personnel strengths for such fiscal LABOR.—Section 212(n) of such Act, as employee of the United States Government amended by this section, is further amended or, in the case of applications filed under year, and for other purposes; which was by adding at the end the following: this title with a designated entity, that des- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(6)(A) Not later than 90 days after the ignated entity, to examine applications filed On page 1, between lines 1 and 2, insert the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the under this title. following: Secretary of Labor shall establish a list of

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available jobs, which shall be publicly acces- ‘‘(II) persons who are or who may become CIES.—Not later than 10 working days after sible without charge— H–1B nonimmigrants shall receive priority receiving a written request from a former, ‘‘(i) on a website maintained by the De- or a preference in the hiring process. current, or future employee or beneficiary, partment of Labor, which website shall be ‘‘(ii) The employer has not only recruited an employer shall provide the employee or searchable by— persons who are, or who may become, H–1B beneficiary with the original (or a certified ‘‘(I) the name, city, State, and zip code of nonimmigrants to fill the job or jobs.’’; and copy of the original) of all petitions, notices, the employer; (2) in the undesignated paragraph at the and other written communication exchanged ‘‘(II) the date on which the job is expected end, by striking ‘‘The employer’’ and insert- between the employer and the Department of to begin; ing the following: Labor, the Department of Homeland Secu- ‘‘(III) the title and description of the job; ‘‘(K) The employer’’. rity, or any other Federal agency that is re- and (e) PROHIBITION OF OUTPLACEMENT.— lated to an immigrant or nonimmigrant pe- ‘‘(IV) the State and city (or county) at (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 212(n) of such Act, tition filed by the employer for the employee which the work will be performed; and as amended by this section, is further or beneficiary.’’. ‘‘(ii) at each 1-stop center created under amended— SEC. 3303. H–1B GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AND the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Public (A) in paragraph (1), by amending subpara- REQUIREMENTS. Law 105–220). graph (F) to read as follows: (a) SAFEGUARDS AGAINST FRAUD AND MIS- ‘‘(F) The employer shall not place, REPRESENTATION IN APPLICATION REVIEW ‘‘(B) Each available job advertised on the outsource, lease, or otherwise contract for PROCESS.—Section 212(n)(1)(K) of the Immi- list shall include— the placement of an alien admitted or pro- gration and Nationality Act, as redesignated ‘‘(i) the employer’s full legal name; vided status as an H–1B nonimmigrant with by section 3302 (d)(2), is amended— ‘‘(ii) the address of the employer’s prin- another employer;’’ and (1) by inserting ‘‘and through the Depart- cipal place of business; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking subpara- ment of Labor’s website, without charge.’’ ‘‘(iii) the employer’s city, State and zip graph (E). after ‘‘D.C.’’; code; (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (2) by inserting ‘‘, clear indicators of fraud, ‘‘(iv) the employer’s Federal Employer made by paragraph (1) shall apply to applica- misrepresentation of material fact,’’ after Identification Number; tions filed on or after the date of the enact- ‘‘completeness’’; ‘‘(v) the phone number, including area code ment of this Act. (3) by striking ‘‘or obviously inaccurate’’ and extension, as appropriate, of the hiring (f) LIMIT ON PERCENTAGE OF H–1B EMPLOY- and inserting ‘‘, presents clear indicators of official or other designated official of the EES.—Section 212(n)(1) of such Act, as fraud or misrepresentation of material fact, employer; amended by this section, is further amended or is obviously inaccurate’’; ‘‘(vi) the e-mail address, if available, of the by inserting after subparagraph (H), as added (4) by striking ‘‘within 7 days of’’ and in- hiring official or other designated official of by subsection (d)(1), the following: serting ‘‘not later than 14 days after’’; and the employer; ‘‘(I) If the employer employs not less than (5) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘If ‘‘(vii) the wage rate to be paid for the posi- 50 employees in the United States, not more the Secretary’s review of an application tion and, if the wage rate in the offer is ex- than 50 percent of such employees are H–1B identifies clear indicators of fraud or mis- pressed as a range, the bottom of the wage nonimmigrants.’’. representation of material fact, the Sec- range; (g) WAGE DETERMINATION.— retary may conduct an investigation and ‘‘(viii) whether the rate of pay is expressed (1) CHANGE IN MINIMUM WAGES.—Section hearing under paragraph (2). on an annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, or 212(n)(1) of such Act, as amended by this sec- (b) INVESTIGATIONS BY DEPARTMENT OF hourly basis; tion, is further amended— LABOR.—Section 212(n)(2) of such Act is ‘‘(ix) a statement of the expected hours per (A) by amending subparagraph (A) to read amended— week that the job will require; as follows: (1) in subparagraph (A)— ‘‘(x) the date on which the job is expected ‘‘(A) The employer— (A) by striking ‘‘12 months’’ and inserting to begin; ‘‘(i) is offering and will offer, during the pe- ‘‘24 months’’; and ‘‘(xi) the date on which the job is expected riod of authorized employment, to aliens ad- (B) by striking ‘‘The Secretary shall con- to end, if applicable; mitted or provided status as an H–1B non- duct’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘(xii) the number of persons expected to be immigrant, wages, based on the best infor- ‘‘Upon the receipt of such a complaint, the employed for the job; mation available at the time the application Secretary may initiate an investigation to ‘‘(xiii) the job title; is filed, which are not less than the highest determine if such a failure or misrepresenta- ‘‘(xiv) the job description; of— tion has occurred.’’; ‘‘(xv) the city and State of the physical lo- ‘‘(I) the locally determined prevailing wage (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)— cation at which the work will be performed; level for the occupational classification in (A) by striking ‘‘a condition of paragraph and the area of employment; (1)(B), (1)(E), or (1)(F)’’ and inserting ‘‘a con- ‘‘(xvi) a description of a process by which a ‘‘(II) the median average wage for all work- dition under subparagraph (B), (C)(i), (E), United States worker may submit an appli- ers in the occupational classification in the (F), (H), (I), or (J) of paragraph (1)’’; and cation to be considered for the job. area of employment; or (B) by striking ‘‘(1)(C)’’ and inserting ‘‘(C) The Secretary of Labor may charge a ‘‘(III) the median wage for skill level 2 in ‘‘(1)(C)(ii)’’; nominal filing fee to employers who adver- the occupational classification found in the (3) in subparagraph (G)— tise available jobs on the list established most recent Occupational Employment Sta- (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘if the Sec- under this paragraph to cover expenses for tistics survey; and retary’’ and all that follows and inserting establishing and administering the require- ‘‘(ii) will provide working conditions for ‘‘with regard to the employer’s compliance ments under this paragraph. such a nonimmigrant that will not adversely with the requirements of this subsection.’’; (B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and whose ‘‘(D) The Secretary may promulgate rules, affect the working conditions of workers identity’’ and all that follows through ‘‘fail- after notice and a period for comment— similarly employed.’’; and ure or failures.’’ and inserting ‘‘the Sec- ‘‘(i) to carry out the requirements of this (B) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ‘‘the retary of Labor may conduct an investiga- paragraph; and wage determination methodology used under tion into the employer’s compliance with the ‘‘(ii) that require employers to provide subparagraph (A)(i),’’ after ‘‘shall contain’’. requirements of this subsection.’’; other information in order to advertise (2) PROVISION OF W–2 FORMS.—Section (C) in clause (iii), by striking the last sen- available jobs on the list.’’. 212(n)(1) of such Act is amended by inserting after subparagraph (I), as added by sub- tence; (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Paragraph (1) shall (D) by striking clauses (iv) and (v); take effect for applications filed at least 30 section (f), the following: (E) by redesignating clauses (vi), (vii), and days after the creation of the list described ‘‘(J) If the employer, in such previous pe- (viii) as clauses (iv), (v), and (vi), respec- in paragraph (2). riod as the Secretary shall specify, employed 1 or more H–1B nonimmigrants, the em- tively; (d) H–1B NONIMMIGRANTS NOT ADMITTED ployer shall submit to the Secretary the In- (F) in clause (iv), as redesignated, by strik- FOR JOBS ADVERTISED OR OFFERED ONLY TO ternal Revenue Service Form W–2 Wage and ing ‘‘meet a condition described in clause H–1B NONIMMIGRANTS.—Section 212(n)(1) of Tax Statement filed by the employer with (ii), unless the Secretary of Labor receives such Act, as amended by this section, is fur- respect to such nonimmigrants for such pe- the information not later than 12 months’’ ther amended— riod.’’. and inserting ‘‘comply with the require- (1) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ments under this subsection, unless the Sec- following: made by this subsection shall apply to appli- retary of Labor receives the information not ‘‘(H)(i) The employer has not advertised cations filed on or after the date of the en- later than 24 months’’; the available jobs specified in the applica- actment of this Act. (G) by amending clause (v), as redesig- tion in an advertisement that states or indi- (h) IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS.—Section 204 nated, to read as follows: cates that— of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) is amended by add- ‘‘(v) The Secretary of Labor shall provide ‘‘(I) the job or jobs are only available to ing at the end the following: notice to an employer of the intent to con- persons who are or who may become H–1B ‘‘(l) EMPLOYER TO SHARE ALL IMMIGRATION duct an investigation. The notice shall be nonimmigrants; or PAPERWORK EXCHANGED WITH FEDERAL AGEN- provided in such a manner, and shall contain

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The Secretary is not assistance in clarifying employer obligations ‘‘(iii) Notwithstanding subclauses (I) required to comply with this clause if the and workers’ rights; and through (VI) of clause (ii), and subject to the Secretary determines that such compliance ‘‘(iii) a copy of the employer’s H–1B appli- maximum period of authorized admission set would interfere with an effort by the Sec- cation for the position that the H–1B non- forth in subparagraph (D), the Secretary of retary to investigate or secure compliance immigrant has been issued the visa to fill. Homeland Security may approve a petition by the employer with the requirements of ‘‘(B) Upon the issuance of an H–1B visa to subsequently filed on behalf of the bene- this subsection. A determination by the Sec- an alien inside the United States, the officer ficiary to continue employment at the facil- retary under this clause shall not be subject of the Department of Homeland Security ity described in this subsection for a period to judicial review.’’. shall provide the applicant with— beyond the initially granted 12-month period (H) in clause (vi), as redesignated, by strik- ‘‘(i) a brochure outlining the employer’s if the importing employer demonstrates that ing ‘‘An investigation’’ and all that follows obligations and the employee’s rights under the failure to satisfy any of the requirements through ‘‘the determination.’’ and inserting Federal law, including labor and wage pro- described in those subclauses was directly ‘‘If the Secretary of Labor, after an inves- tections; caused by extraordinary circumstances be- tigation under clause (i) or (ii), determines ‘‘(ii) the contact information for Federal yond the control of the importing employer. that a reasonable basis exists to make a find- agencies that can offer more information or ‘‘(iv) For purposes of determining the eligi- ing that the employer has failed to comply assistance in clarifying employer’s obliga- bility of an alien for classification under sec- with the requirements under this subsection, tions and workers’ rights; and tion 101(a)(15)(L), the Secretary of Homeland the Secretary shall provide interested par- ‘‘(iii) a copy of the employer’s H–1B appli- Security shall work cooperatively with the ties with notice of such determination and cation for the position that the H–1B non- Secretary of State to verify a company or fa- an opportunity for a hearing in accordance immigrant has been issued the visa to fill.’’. cility’s existence in the United States and with section 556 of title 5, United States SEC. 3304. L–1 VISA FRAUD AND ABUSE PROTEC- abroad.’’. Code, not later than 120 days after the date TIONS. (b) RESTRICTION ON BLANKET PETITIONS.— of such determination.’’; and Section 214(c)(2)(A) of such Act is amended (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 214(c)(2) of the (I) by adding at the end the following: Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. to read as follows: ‘‘(vii) If the Secretary of Labor, after a ‘‘(2)(A) The Secretary of Homeland Secu- 1184(c)(2)) is amended— hearing, finds a reasonable basis to believe rity may not permit the use of blanket peti- (1) by striking ‘‘Attorney General’’ each that the employer has violated the require- tions to import aliens as nonimmigrants place it appears and inserting ‘‘Secretary of ments under this subsection, the Secretary under section 101(a)(15)(L).’’. Homeland Security’’; may impose a penalty under subparagraph (c) PROHIBITION ON OUTPLACEMENT.—Sec- (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘In the (C).’’; and tion 214(c)(2) of such Act, as amended by this case of an alien spouse admitted under sec- (4) by striking subparagraph (H). section, is further amended by adding at the tion 101(a)(15)(L), who’’ and inserting ‘‘Ex- (c) INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN DE- end the following: PARTMENT OF LABOR AND DEPARTMENT OF cept as provided in subparagraph (H), if an ‘‘(H) An employer who imports 1 or more HOMELAND SECURITY.—Section 212(n)(2) of alien spouse admitted under section aliens as nonimmigrants described in section such Act, as amended by this section, is fur- 101(a)(15)(L)’’; and 101(a)(15)(L) shall not place, outsource, lease, ther amended by inserting after subpara- (3) by adding at the end the following: or otherwise contract for the placement of graph (G) the following: ‘‘(G)(i) If the beneficiary of a petition an alien admitted or provided status as an L– ‘‘(H) The Director of United States Citizen- under this subsection is coming to the 1 nonimmigrant with another employer.’’. ship and Immigration Services shall provide United States to open, or be employed in, a (d) INVESTIGATIONS AND AUDITS BY DEPART- the Secretary of Labor with any information new facility, the petition may be approved MENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.— contained in the materials submitted by H– for up to 12 months only if the employer op- (1) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN- 1B employers as part of the adjudication erating the new facility has— VESTIGATIONS.—Section 214(c)(2) of such Act, process that indicates that the employer is ‘‘(I) a business plan; as amended by this section, is further not complying with H–1B visa program re- ‘‘(II) sufficient physical premises to carry amended by adding at the end the following: quirements. The Secretary may initiate and out the proposed business activities; and ‘‘(I)(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security conduct an investigation and hearing under ‘‘(III) the financial ability to commence may initiate an investigation of any em- this paragraph after receiving information of doing business immediately upon the ap- ployer that employs nonimmigrants de- noncompliance under this subparagraph.’’. proval of the petition. scribed in section 101(a)(15)(L) with regard to (d) AUDITS.—Section 212(n)(2)(A) of such ‘‘(ii) An extension of the approval period the employer’s compliance with the require- Act, as amended by this section, is further under clause (i) may not be granted until the ments of this subsection. amended by adding at the end the following: importing employer submits an application ‘‘(ii) If the Secretary of Homeland Security ‘‘The Secretary may conduct surveys of the to the Secretary of Homeland Security that receives specific credible information from a degree to which employers comply with the contains— source who is likely to have knowledge of an requirements under this subsection and may ‘‘(I) evidence that the importing employer employer’s practices, employment condi- conduct annual compliance audits of em- meets the requirements of this subsection; tions, or compliance with the requirements ployers that employ H–1B nonimmigrants. ‘‘(II) evidence that the beneficiary meets under this subsection, the Secretary may The Secretary shall conduct annual compli- the requirements under section 101(a)(15)(L); conduct an investigation into the employer’s ance audits of not less than 1 percent of the ‘‘(III) a statement summarizing the origi- compliance with the requirements of this employers that employ H–1B nonimmigrants nal petition; subsection. The Secretary may withhold the during the applicable calendar year. The ‘‘(IV) evidence that the importing em- identity of the source from the employer, Secretary shall conduct annual compliance ployer has fully complied with the business audits of each employer with more than 100 and the source’s identity shall not be subject plan submitted under clause (i)(I); to disclosure under section 552 of title 5. employees who work in the United States if ‘‘(V) evidence of the truthfulness of any more than 15 percent of such employees are ‘‘(iii) The Secretary of Homeland Security representations made in connection with the H–1B nonimmigrants.’’. shall establish a procedure for any person de- filing of the original petition; (e) PENALTIES.—Section 212(n)(2)(C) of such siring to provide to the Secretary of Home- Act, as amended by this section, is further ‘‘(VI) evidence that the importing em- land Security information described in amended— ployer, during the preceding 12 months, has clause (ii) that may be used, in whole or in (1) in clause (i)(I), by striking ‘‘$1,000’’ and been doing business at the new facility part, as the basis for the commencement of inserting ‘‘$2,000’’; through regular, systematic, and continuous an investigation described in such clause, to (2) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ‘‘$5,000’’ and provision of goods or services, or has other- provide the information in writing on a form inserting ‘‘$10,000’’; and wise been taking commercially reasonable developed and provided by the Secretary of (3) in clause (vi)(III), by striking ‘‘$1,000’’ steps to establish the new facility as a com- Homeland Security and completed by or on and inserting ‘‘$2,000’’. mercial enterprise; behalf of the person. (f) INFORMATION PROVIDED TO H–1B NON- ‘‘(VII) a statement of the duties the bene- ‘‘(iv) No investigation described in clause IMMIGRANTS UPON VISA ISSUANCE.—Section ficiary has performed at the new facility dur- (ii) (or hearing described in clause (vi) based 212(n) of such Act, as amended by this sec- ing the preceding 12 months and the duties on such investigation) may be conducted tion, is further amended by inserting after the beneficiary will perform at the new facil- with respect to information about a failure paragraph (2) the following: ity during the extension period approved to comply with the requirements under this ‘‘(3)(A) Upon issuing an H–1B visa to an ap- under this clause; subsection, unless the Secretary of Home- plicant outside the United States, the ‘‘(VIII) a statement describing the staffing land Security receives the information not issuing office shall provide the applicant at the new facility, including the number of later than 24 months after the date of the al- with— employees and the types of positions held by leged failure. ‘‘(i) a brochure outlining the employer’s such employees; ‘‘(v) Before commencing an investigation obligations and the employee’s rights under ‘‘(IX) evidence of wages paid to employees; of an employer under clause (i) or (ii), the Federal law, including labor and wage pro- ‘‘(X) evidence of the financial status of the Secretary of Homeland Security shall protections; new facility; and vide notice to the employer of the intent to

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conduct such investigation. The notice shall edies (including civil monetary penalties in (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments be provided in such a manner, and shall con- an amount not to exceed $10,000 per viola- made by this subsection shall apply to appli- tain sufficient detail, to permit the employer tion) as the Secretary determines to be ap- cations filed on or after the date of the en- to respond to the allegations before an inves- propriate; and actment of this Act. tigation is commenced. The Secretary is not ‘‘(II) the Secretary of Homeland Security SEC. 3305. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. required to comply with this clause if the may not, during a period of at least 2 years, (a) H–1B WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.— Secretary determines that to do so would approve a petition filed for that employer to Section 212(n)(2)(C)(iv) of the Immigration interfere with an effort by the Secretary to employ 1 or more aliens as such non- and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. investigate or secure compliance by the em- immigrants. 1182(n)(2)(C)(iv)) is amended— ployer with the requirements of this sub- ‘‘(iii) If the Secretary of Homeland Secu- (1) by inserting ‘‘take, fail to take, or section. There shall be no judicial review of rity finds, after notice and an opportunity threaten to take or fail to take, a personnel a determination by the Secretary under this for a hearing, a willful failure by an em- action, or’’ before ‘‘to intimidate’’; and clause. ployer to meet a condition under subpara- (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘An ‘‘(vi) If the Secretary of Homeland Secu- graph (L)(i)— employer that violates this clause shall be rity, after an investigation under clause (i) ‘‘(I) the Secretary of Homeland Security liable to the employees harmed by such vio- or (ii), determines that a reasonable basis ex- may impose such other administrative rem- lation for lost wages and benefits.’’. ists to make a finding that the employer has edies (including civil monetary penalties in (b) L–1 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.—Sec- failed to comply with the requirements an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation 214(c)(2) of such Act, as amended by sec- under this subsection, the Secretary shall tion) as the Secretary determines to be ap- tion 3304, is further amended by adding at provide interested parties with notice of propriate; and the end the following: such determination and an opportunity for a ‘‘(II) the employer shall be liable to em- ‘‘(L)(i) It is a violation of this subpara- hearing in accordance with section 556 of ployees harmed for lost wages and benefits.’’. graph for an employer who has filed a peti- title 5, United States Code, not later than 120 tion to import 1 or more aliens as non- days after the date of such determination. If (f) WAGE DETERMINATION.— (1) CHANGE IN MINIMUM WAGES.—Section immigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(L) such a hearing is requested, the Secretary to take, fail to take, or threaten to take or shall make a finding concerning the matter 214(c)(2) of such Act, as amended by this sec- fail to take, a personnel action, or to intimi- by not later than 120 days after the date of tion, is further amended by adding at the end date, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, the hearing. the following: ‘‘(vii) If the Secretary of Homeland Secu- ‘‘(K)(i) An employer that employs a non- discharge, or discriminate in any other man- rity, after a hearing, finds a reasonable basis immigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(L) ner against an employee because the em- to believe that the employer has violated the shall— ployee— requirements under this subsection, the Sec- ‘‘(I) offer such nonimmigrant, during the ‘‘(I) has disclosed information that the em- retary may impose a penalty under section period of authorized employment, wages, ployee reasonably believes evidences a viola- 214(c)(2)(J).’’. based on the best information available at tion of this subsection, or any rule or regulation pertaining to this subsection; or (2) AUDITS.—Section 214(c)(2)(I) of such the time the application is filed, which are Act, as added by paragraph (1), is amended not less than the highest of— ‘‘(II) cooperates or seeks to cooperate with by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(aa) the locally determined prevailing the requirements of this subsection, or any ‘‘(viii) The Secretary of Homeland Secu- wage level for the occupational classification rule or regulation pertaining to this sub- rity may conduct surveys of the degree to in the area of employment; section. which employers comply with the require- ‘‘(bb) the median average wage for all ‘‘(ii) An employer that violates this sub- ments under this section and may conduct workers in the occupational classification in paragraph shall be liable to the employees annual compliance audits of employers that the area of employment; or harmed by such violation for lost wages and employ H–1B nonimmigrants. The Secretary ‘‘(cc) the median wage for skill level 2 in benefits. shall conduct annual compliance audits of the occupational classification found in the ‘‘(iii) In this subparagraph, the term ‘em- not less than 1 percent of the employers that most recent Occupational Employment Sta- ployee’ includes— employ nonimmigrants described in section tistics survey; and ‘‘(I) a current employee; 101(a)(15)(L) during the applicable calendar ‘‘(II) provide working conditions for such ‘‘(II) a former employee; and year. The Secretary shall conduct annual nonimmigrant that will not adversely affect ‘‘(III) an applicant for employment.’’. compliance audits of each employer with the working conditions of workers similarly SEC. 3306. ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR more than 100 employees who work in the employed. EMPLOYEES. United States if more than 15 percent of such ‘‘(ii) If an employer, in such previous pe- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Labor is employees are nonimmigrants described in riod specified by the Secretary of Homeland authorized to hire 200 additional employees section 101(a)(15)(L).’’. Security, employed 1 or more L–1 non- to administer, oversee, investigate, and enforce programs involving H–1B non- (3) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Section immigrants, the employer shall provide to 214(c)(8) of such Act is amended by inserting the Secretary of Homeland Security the In- immigrant workers. ‘‘(L),’’ after ‘‘(H),’’. ternal Revenue Service Form W–2 Wage and (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (e) PENALTIES.—Section 214(c)(2) of such Tax Statement filed by the employer with There are authorized to be appropriated such Act, as amended by this section, is further respect to such nonimmigrants for such pe- sums as may be necessary to carry out this amended by adding at the end the following: riod. section. ‘‘(J)(i) If the Secretary of Homeland Secu- ‘‘(iii) It is a failure to meet a condition TITLE XXXIV—EMPLOYMENT BASED VISAS rity finds, after notice and an opportunity under this subparagraph for an employer, for a hearing, a failure by an employer to who has filed a petition to import 1 or more SA 2239. Mr. SPECTER submitted an meet a condition under subparagraph (F), aliens as nonimmigrants described in section amendment intended to be proposed by (G), (H), (I), or (K) or a misrepresentation of 101(a)(15)(L), to— material fact in a petition to employ 1 or ‘‘(I) require such a nonimmigrant to pay a him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize more aliens as nonimmigrants described in penalty for ceasing employment with the appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for section 101(a)(15)(L)— employer before a date mutually agreed to military activities of the Department ‘‘(I) the Secretary of Homeland Security by the nonimmigrant and the employer; or of Defense, for military construction, may impose such other administrative rem- ‘‘(II) fail to offer to such a nonimmigrant, and for defense activities of the De- edies (including civil monetary penalties in during the nonimmigrant’s period of author- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- an amount not to exceed $2,000 per violation) ized employment, on the same basis, and in tary personnel strengths for such fiscal as the Secretary determines to be appro- accordance with the same criteria, as the year, and for other purposes; which was priate; and employer offers to United States workers, ‘‘(II) the Secretary of Homeland Security benefits and eligibility for benefits, includ- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: may not, during a period of at least 1 year, ing— At the end of subtitle E of title X, add the approve a petition for that employer to em- ‘‘(aa) the opportunity to participate in following: ploy 1 or more aliens as such non- health, life, disability, and other insurance SEC. 1070. PROHIBITION ON EXPULSION, RE- immigrants. plans; TURN, OR EXTRADITION OF PER- ‘‘(ii) If the Secretary of Homeland Security ‘‘(bb) the opportunity to participate in re- SONS BY THE UNITED STATES TO finds, after notice and an opportunity for a tirement and savings plans; and COUNTRIES ENGAGING IN TORTURE. hearing, a willful failure by an employer to ‘‘(cc) cash bonuses and noncash compensa- (a) PROHIBITION.— meet a condition under subparagraph (F), tion, such as stock options (whether or not (1) IN GENERAL.—Part IV of title 28, United (G), (H), (I), or (K) or a misrepresentation of based on performance). States Code, is amended by adding at the end material fact in a petition to employ 1 or ‘‘(iv) The Secretary of Homeland Security the following new chapter: more aliens as nonimmigrants described in shall determine whether a required payment ‘‘CHAPTER 181—EXPULSION, RETURN, OR section 101(a)(15)(L)— under clause (iii)(I) is a penalty (and not liq- EXTRADITION OF PERSONS TO COUN- ‘‘(I) the Secretary of Homeland Security uidated damages) pursuant to relevant State TRIES ENGAGING IN TORTURE may impose such other administrative rem- law.’’. ‘‘Sec.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:01 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0655 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.042 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9281 ‘‘4101. Definitions. States do not have jurisdiction under any another foreign country for purposes of sec- ‘‘4102. Prohibition on expulsion, return, or other provision of law to hear a challenge de- tion 4102(a)(3) of this title shall submit to extradition of persons by the scribed in subsection (a)(2), the district the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court United States to countries en- courts of the United States shall have juris- a petition seeking the approval and certifi- gaging in torture. diction to hear such a challenge by reason of cation of the Court under subsection (a). ‘‘4103. Approval of Foreign Intelligence Sur- this section. ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS.—The petition submitted veillance Court required for ‘‘(2) JURISDICTION OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE under this subsection with respect to a per- transfers of persons between SURVEILLANCE COURT.—The Foreign Intel- son shall include the following: foreign countries. ligence Surveillance Court shall have juris- ‘‘(A) The name, nationality, and current ‘‘4104. Annual reports on countries using tor- diction to consider petitions under section location of such person. ture. 4103 of this title in accordance with the pro- ‘‘(B) A factual explanation of the facts that ‘‘§ 4101. Definitions visions of that section, and to make deter- caused, or are expected to cause, such person ‘‘In this chapter: minations, certifications, and approvals of to be within the custody or control, whether ‘‘(1) The term ‘appropriate congressional and with respect to such petitions as pro- direct or indirect, of the United States Gov- committees’ means— vided in that section. ernment. ‘‘(A) the Committees on Armed Services, ‘‘(c) RELEASE OF CERTAIN PERSONS.—If the ‘‘(C) The specific purpose for the transfer Foreign Relations, Homeland Security and legal basis for detention of a person to be covered by the petition, including the receiv- Government Affairs, and the Judiciary and transferred under subsection (a)(2) no longer ing country of the transfer. the Select Committee on Intelligence of the applies pending such transfer, including the ‘‘(D) A declaration that the transfer does Senate; and dismissal or final disposition of criminal not violate any applicable law or treaty of ‘‘(B) the Committees on Armed Services, charges, immigration proceedings, or mate- the United States. Homeland Security, the Judiciary, and Inter- rial witness obligations, such person shall be ‘‘(E) Any other information the Court con- national Relations, and the Permanent Se- released unless the attorney for the appro- siders appropriate for purposes of this sec- lect Committee on Intelligence of the House priate government agency first obtains a tion. of Representatives. warrant from a district court of the United ‘‘(c) PRESUMPTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ‘‘(2) The term ‘appropriate government States authorizing continuing detention of GROUNDS.— agencies’ means the following: such person, upon a showing that— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the receiving country ‘‘(A) The elements of the intelligence com- ‘‘(1) there are substantial grounds to be- in a petition under subsection (b) is included munity (as defined in or specified under sec- lieve such person would not be in danger of among the countries on the most current list tion 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 being subjected to torture in the receiving submitted to the appropriate congressional (50 U.S.C. 401a(4))). country; committees by the Secretary of State under ‘‘(B) Any element (other than an element ‘‘(2) there is probable cause to believe such section 4104 of this title, the Foreign Intel- referred to in subparagraph (A)) of the De- person is an agent of a foreign power (as that ligence Surveillance Court shall, except as partment of State, the Department of De- term is defined in section 101(b) of the For- provided in paragraph (2), presume there are fense, the Department of Homeland Security, eign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 substantial grounds for believing that the the Department of Justice or any other Fed- U.S.C. 1801(b)); and person covered by the petition would be in eral law enforcement, national security, in- ‘‘(3) the detention of such person pending danger of being subjected to torture in the telligence, or homeland security agency that transfer is necessary to ensure the safety of receiving country. takes or assumes custody or control of per- the community or the appearance of such ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—The presumption in para- sons or transports persons in its custody or person for transfer. graph (1) shall not apply with respect to a control outside the United States. ‘‘(d) PRESUMPTION OF SUBSTANTIAL person if the head of the appropriate govern- ‘‘(3) The term ‘Foreign Intelligence Sur- GROUNDS.— ment agency concerned makes an affirma- veillance Court’ means the court established ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the receiving country tive showing to the Court that there is in by section 103(a) of the Foreign Intelligence is included among the countries on the most place a mechanism to assure the head of the Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1803(a)). current list submitted to the appropriate agency, in a verifiable manner, that such ‘‘(4) The term ‘substantial grounds’, in the congressional committees by the Secretary person will not be tortured in the receiving case of an evidentiary showing, means a of State under section 4104 of this title, a country including, at a minimum, imme- showing that a fact is more likely than not. court reviewing the proposed transfer of a diate, unfettered, and continuing access from ‘‘§ 4102. Prohibition on expulsion, return, or person under paragraph (1) or (2) of sub- the point of transfer to such person by the extradition of persons by the United States section (a), or a court reviewing an applica- International Committee of the Red Cross or to countries engaging in torture tion for a warrant with respect to a person its designee. ‘‘(a) PROHIBITION.—No person in the cus- under subsection (c), shall, except as pro- ‘‘§ 4104. Annual reports on countries using tody or control of any department, agency, vided in paragraph (2), presume there are torture officer, or employee of the United States, or substantial grounds for believing that such ‘‘(a) ANNUAL REPORTS REQUIRED.—The Sec- any contractor thereof, shall be expelled, re- person would be in danger of being subjected retary of State shall submit to the appro- turned, or extradited to another country, to torture in the receiving country. priate congressional committees on an an- whether directly or indirectly, unless— ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—The presumption in para- nual basis a report listing each country ‘‘(1) such person— graph (1) shall not apply with respect to a where torture is known to be used. ‘‘(A) is being legally extradited under a bi- person if the head of the appropriate govern- ‘‘(b) BASIS OF REPORTS.—Each report shall lateral or multilateral extradition treaty or ment agency concerned makes an affirma- be compiled on the basis of the information legally removed under the immigration laws tive showing to the court that there is in contained in the most recent annual report of the United States; and place a mechanism to assure the head of the of the Secretary of State submitted to the ‘‘(B) has recourse to a United States court agency, in a verifiable manner, that such Speaker of the House of Representatives and of competent jurisdiction before such extra- person will not be tortured in the receiving the Committee on Foreign Relations of the dition or removal to challenge such extra- country including, at a minimum, imme- Senate under section 116(d) of the Foreign dition or removal on the basis that there are diate, unfettered, and continuing access from Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)).’’. substantial grounds for believing that such the point of transfer to such person by the (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—The tables of person would be in danger of being subjected International Committee of the Red Cross or chapters at the beginning of title 28, United to torture in the receiving country; its designee. States Code, and at the beginning of part IV ‘‘(2) in the case of a transfer of such person of such title, are each amended by adding from the territory of the United States ‘‘§ 4103. Approval of Foreign Intelligence Sur- veillance Court required for transfers of after the item relating to chapter 180 the fol- through means other than those covered by lowing new item: paragraph (1), such person has recourse to an persons between foreign countries appropriate district court of the United ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Foreign Intel- ‘‘181. Expulsion, Return, or Extra- States before such transfer to challenge such ligence Surveillance Court shall, upon a peti- dition of Persons to Countries En- transfer on the basis that there are substan- tion submitted under subsection (b), approve gaging in Torture ...... 4101’’. tial grounds for believing that such person the transfer of a person covered by such peti- (b) REGULATIONS.— would be in danger of being subjected to tor- tion from one foreign country to another for- (1) INTERIM REGULATIONS.—Not later than ture in the receiving country; or eign country for purposes of section 4102(a)(3) 60 days after the effective date of this sec- ‘‘(3) in the case of the transfer of such per- of this title if the Court determines and cer- tion under subsection (e), the heads of the son from one foreign country to another for- tifies that there are substantial grounds to appropriate government agencies shall pre- eign country, the transfer has the prior ap- believe such person would not be in danger of scribe interim regulations for the purpose of proval of the Foreign Intelligence Surveil- being subjected to torture in the receiving carrying out chapter 181 of title 28, United lance Court in accordance with section 4103 country. States Code (as added by subsection (a)), and of this title. ‘‘(b) PETITION.— implementing the obligations of the United ‘‘(b) JURISDICTION.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The head of an appro- States under Article 3 of the Convention ‘‘(1) JURISDICTION OF DISTRICT COURTS.—In priate government agency seeking the trans- Against Torture, subject to any reservations, the event the district courts of the United fer of a person from one foreign country to understandings, declarations, and provisos

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:01 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.047 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 contained in the Senate resolution advising subsection (d), the President shall waive the (7) The Iraq Study group noted that ‘‘Tur- and consenting to the ratification of the requirements of section 206.434(c) of title 44, key could send troops into northern Iraq to Convention Against Torture. Code of Federal Regulations (or any cor- prevent Kurdistan from declaring independ- (2) FINAL REGULATIONS.—Not later than 180 responding similar regulation or ruling), or ence’’. days after interim regulations are prescribed specify alternative requirements, upon a re- (8) The Iraq Study Group noted that ‘‘Iran under paragraph (1), and following a period quest by the State of Louisiana that such could send troops to restore stability in of notice and opportunity for public com- waiver is required to facilitate the timely southern Iraq and perhaps gain control of oil ment on such interim regulations, the heads use of funds or a guarantee provided under fields. The regional influence of Iran could of the appropriate government agencies shall section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster rise at a time when that country is on a path prescribe final regulations for the purposes Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 to producing nuclear weapons.’’ described in paragraph (1). U.S.C. 5170c). (9) A failed state in Iraq would lead to mas- (3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: (2) EXCEPTION.—The President may not sive humanitarian suffering, including wide- (A) APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.— waive any requirement relating to fair hous- spread ethnic cleansing and countless refu- The term ‘‘appropriate government agen- ing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, or gees and internally displaced persons, many cies’’ has the meaning given that term in the environment under paragraph (1). of whom will be tortured and killed for hav- section 4101 of title 28, United States Code (c) SAVINGS PROVISION.—Except as provided ing assisted Coalition forces. (as so added). in subsections (a) and (b), section 404 of the (10) A recent editorial in the New York (B) CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE.—The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- Times stated, ‘‘Americans must be clear that term ‘‘Convention Against Torture’’ means gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170c) shall Iraq, and the region around it, could be even the Convention Against Torture and Other apply to amounts described in subsection (d) bloodier and more chaotic after Americans Forms of Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading that are used by the State of Louisiana leave. There could be reprisals against those Treatment or Punishment done at New under the Road Home Program of that State. who worked with American forces, further York, December 10, 1984. (d) COVERED AMOUNTS.—The amounts de- ethnic cleansing, even genocide. Potentially (c) INITIAL REPORT ON COUNTRIES USING scribed in this subsection are any amounts destabilizing refugee flows could hit Jordan provided to the State of Louisiana because of TORTURE.—The Secretary of State shall sub- and Syria. Iran and Turkey could be tempted mit the initial report required by section Hurricane Katrina of 2005 or Hurricane Rita to make power grabs.’’ of 2005 under the hazard mitigation grant 4104(a) of title 28, United States Code (as so (11) The Iraq Study Group found that ‘‘[i]f program of the Federal Emergency Manage- added), not later than 30 days after the effec- we leave and Iraq descends into chaos, the ment Agency under section 404 of the Robert tive date of this section under subsection (e). long-range consequences could eventually re- T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency (d) REPEAL OF SUPERSEDED AUTHORITY.— quire the United States to return’’. Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170c). (1) REPEAL.—Section 2242 of the Foreign (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 of the Senate that— SA 2241. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed (division G of Public Law 105–277; 112 Stat. an amendment to the bill H.R. 1585, to (1) the Senate should commit itself to a 2681–822; 8 U.S.C. 1231 note) is repealed. strategy that will not leave a failed state in (2) TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF EFFECTIVE- authorize appropriations for fiscal year Iraq; and NESS OF CURRENT REGULATIONS.—Regulations 2008 for military activities of the De- (2) the Senate should not pass legislation prescribed under section 2242 of the Foreign partment of Defense, for military con- that will undermine our military’s ability to Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 struction, and for defense activities of prevent a failed state in Iraq. that are in effect on the effective date of this the Department of Energy, to prescribe section under subsection (e) shall remain in military personnel strengths for such SA 2242. Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Ms. effect until the heads of the appropriate gov- fiscal year, and for other purposes; as CANTWELL, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE) sub- ernment agencies prescribe interim regula- follows: mitted an amendment intended to be tions under subsection (b)(1). At the end of the bill add the following: proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section and the to authorize appropriations for fiscal amendments made by this section shall take SEC. 1535. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE CON- SEQUENCES OF A FAILED STATE IN year 2008 for military activities of the effect on the date that is 30 days after the IRAQ. date of the enactment of this Act. Department of Defense, for military (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate makes the fol- construction, and for defense activities lowing findings: of the Department of Energy, to pre- SA 2240. Mr. VITTER submitted an (1) A failed state in Iraq would become a amendment intended to be proposed by safe haven for Islamic radicals, including al scribe military personnel strengths for him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize Qaeda and Hezbollah, who are determined to such fiscal year, and for other pur- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for attack the United States and United States poses; which was ordered to lie on the military activities of the Department allies. table; as follows: of Defense, for military construction, (2) The Iraq Study Group report found that At the end of title XV, add the following: and for defense activities of the De- ‘‘[a] chaotic Iraq could provide a still strong- SEC. 1535. POLICY AGAINST THE ESTABLISH- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- er base of operations for terrorists who seek MENT OF PERMANENT BASES IN to act regionally or even globally’’. IRAQ. tary personnel strengths for such fiscal (3) The Iraq Study Group noted that ‘‘Al (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate makes the fol- year, and for other purposes; which was Qaeda will portray any failure by the United lowing findings: ordered to lie on the table; as follows: States in Iraq as a significant victory that (1) According to a September 2006 poll con- At the end of title X of division A, add the will be featured prominently as they recruit ducted by the Program for International Pol- following: for their cause in the region and around the icy Attitudes at the University of Maryland, SEC. 10ll. PROHIBITION OF RESTRICTION ON world’’. 97 percent of Sunni Arabs and 77 percent of USE OF AMOUNTS. (4) A National Intelligence Estimate con- all Iraqis believe that the United States in- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), cluded that the consequences of a premature tends to maintain permanent bases in Iraq. and notwithstanding any other provision of withdrawal from Iraq would be that— (2) General John Abizaid testified before law, the President shall not prohibit the use (A) Al Qaeda would attempt to use Anbar Congress in March 2006 that the United by the State of Louisiana under the Road province to plan further attacks outside of States ‘‘must make clear to the people of the Home Program of that State of any amounts Iraq; region we have no designs on their territory described in subsection (d), based upon— (B) neighboring countries would consider or resources’’. (1) the existence or extent of any require- actively intervening in Iraq; and (3) Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, in ment or condition under that program that— (C) sectarian violence would significantly an April 13, 2007, interview with al-Arabiya (A) limits the amount made available to an increase in Iraq, accompanied by massive ci- Television, said, ‘‘When we see that our eligible homeowner who does not agree to re- vilian casualties and displacement. forces are built, and that we are prepared to main an owner and occupant of a home in (5) The Iraq Study Group found that ‘‘a take full responsibility for the security Louisiana; or premature American departure from Iraq issue, we will ask the international forces to (B) waives the applicability of any limita- would almost certainly produce greater sec- leave the country.’’ tion described in subparagraph (A) for eligi- tarian violence and further deterioration of (4) The Iraq Study Group recommended ble homeowners who are elderly or senior conditions. . . . The near-term results would that ‘‘the United States can begin to shape a citizens; or be a significant power vacuum, greater positive climate for its diplomatic efforts, (2) any requirement under section 404(a) of human suffering, regional destabilization, internationally and within Iraq, through the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and and a threat to the global economy. Al public statements by President Bush that re- Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Qaeda would depict our withdrawal as a his- ject the notion that the United States seeks 5170c(a)) to determine cost effectiveness. toric victory.’’ to control Iraq’s oil, or seeks permanent (b) WAIVER.— (6) A failed state in Iraq could lead to military bases within Iraq’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in broader regional conflict, possibly involving (5) President George W. Bush has not ade- paragraph (2), in using amounts described in Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. quately publicly stated that the United

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:58 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.047 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9283 States does not seek permanent military available for Power Projection Advanced Affairs in the State in which the veteran will bases in Iraq. Technology (PE #0603114N), $3,000,000 may be first reside after separation. (6) A declaration that the United States available for the development of an Autono- does not seek permanent military bases in mous Unmanned Surface Vessel as a high-en- SA 2247. Mr. SANDERS submitted an Iraq should not be taken as a sign of a pre- durance, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection, amendment intended to be proposed to cipitous military redeployment from Iraq. Hydrographic Survey, Intelligence, Surveil- amendment 2055 submitted by Mr. (7) United Nations Security Council Reso- lance and Reconnaissance system supporting LIEBERMAN (for himself and Mrs. lution 1546 (2004) resolves that United States military missions. BOXER) and intended to be proposed to and Coalition forces in Iraq are present at the request of the Government of Iraq and SA 2244. Mr. SANDERS submitted an the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appro- that the mandate of these forces shall be re- amendment intended to be proposed by priations for fiscal year 2008 for mili- viewed at least every 12 months and will ter- him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize tary activities of the Department of minate at the request of the Government of appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for Defense, for military construction, and Iraq. military activities of the Department for defense activities of the Depart- (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—The Senate ment of Energy, to prescribe military calls upon the President— of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the De- personnel strengths for such fiscal (1) to communicate a message to the peo- year, and for other purposes; which was ple of Iraq that the United States neither partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- seeks to control Iraq’s oil resources nor tary personnel strengths for such fiscal ordered to lie on the table; as follows: seeks permanent United States military year, and for other purposes; which was On page 2, line 9, insert ‘‘and the local of- bases in Iraq; and ordered to lie on the table; as follows: fice of the Department of Veterans Affairs’’ after ‘‘State veterans agency’’. (2) to direct the United States Permanent At the end of subtitle C of title X, add the Representative to the United Nations to following: work with other Members of the Security SA 2248. Mr. DORGAN (for himself SEC. 1031. PROVISION OF CONTACT INFORMA- and Mr. WYDEN) submitted an amend- Council and the Government of Iraq to craft TION OF SEPARATING MEMBERS OF in a timely manner a Security Council Reso- THE ARMED FORCES BY SECRETARY ment intended to be proposed by him lution to update the mandate of the Multi- OF DEFENSE TO STATE VETERANS to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize ap- National Force-Iraq. AGENCIES AND LOCAL OFFICES OF propriations for fiscal year 2008 for (c) REPORTS.—Not later than 90 days after DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- FAIRS. military activities of the Department the date of the enactment of this Act, and of Defense, for military construction, every 180 days thereafter until January 1, Upon the separation of a member of the 2009, the Secretary of Defense shall submit Armed Forces from the Armed Forces, the and for defense activities of the De- to Congress an unclassified report, with clas- Secretary of Defense shall, upon the consent partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- sified annexes as necessary, on the status of of the member, provide the address and other tary personnel strengths for such fiscal United States military installations in Iraq, appropriate contact information of the mem- year, and for other purposes; which was which shall include the following elements: ber to the State veterans agency and every ordered to lie on the table; as follows: office of the Department of Veterans Affairs (1) Information on military installations At the end of subtitle D of title VIII, add in the State in which the veteran will first that have been transferred to Iraqi control, the following: that remain under United States control, reside after separation. SEC. 865. CONTRACTOR CONFLICTS OF INTER- and that have been decommissioned. EST. (2) A schedule on plans to turn over the re- SA 2245. Mr. SANDERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to (a) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS RELATING TO maining military installations to Iraqi con- INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS.—The trol. amendment SA 2055 submitted by Mr. head of an agency may not enter into a con- (3) Information on negotiations towards a LIEBERMAN (for himself and Mrs. tract for the performance of any inherently status of forces agreement between the BOXER) and intended to be proposed to governmental function. United States and the Government of Iraq. the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appro- (b) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS FOR CON- (4) Specific information on the following priations for fiscal year 2008 for mili- TRACT OVERSIGHT.— military installations: tary activities of the Department of (1) PROHIBITION.—The head of an agency (A) Camp Al Asad (Anbar governorate). may not enter into a contract for the per- (B) Logistics Support Area Anaconda Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Depart- formance of acquisition functions closely as- (Salah ad Din governorate). sociated with inherently governmental func- (C) Contingency Operating Base Speicher – ment of Energy, to prescribe military tions with any entity unless the head of the Al Sahra Airfield (Salah ad Din personnel strengths for such fiscal agency determines in writing that— governorate). year, and for other purposes; which was (A) neither that entity nor any related en- (D) Camp Victory (Anbar governorate). ordered to lie on the table; as follows: tity will be responsible for performing any of (E) Camp Adder at Tallil Airbase (Dhi Qar On page 2, line 9, insert ‘‘and every office the work under a contract which the entity governorate). of the Department of Veterans Affairs’’ after will help plan, evaluate, select a source, (F) Camp Korean Village at Al-Walid Air- ‘‘State veterans agency’’. manage or oversee; and base (Anbar governorate). (B) the agency has taken appropriate steps (G) Forward Operating Base Endurance at SA 2246. Mr. SANDERS submitted an to prevent or mitigate any organizational Qayyarah Airbase West (Ninewah amendment intended to be proposed by conflict of interest that may arise because governorate). the entity— (H) Convoy Support Center Scania him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for (i) has a separate ongoing business rela- (Qadisiyah governorate). tionship, such as a joint venture or contract, military activities of the Department with any of the contractors to be overseen; SA 2243. Mr. AKAKA submitted an of Defense, for military construction, (ii) would be placed in a position to affect amendment intended to be proposed by and for defense activities of the De- the value or performance of work it or any him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- related entity is doing under any other Gov- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for tary personnel strengths for such fiscal ernment contract; military activities of the Department year, and for other purposes; which was (iii) has a reverse role with the contractor of Defense, for military construction, ordered to lie on the table; as follows: to be overseen under one or more separate Government contracts; or and for defense activities of the De- At the end of subtitle C of title X, add the (iv) has some other relationship with the following: partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- contractor to be overseen that could reason- tary personnel strengths for such fiscal SEC. 1031. PROVISION OF CONTACT INFORMA- ably appear to bias the contractor’s judg- year, and for other purposes; which was TION OF SEPARATING MEMBERS OF ment. THE ARMED FORCES BY SECRETARY ordered to lie on the table; as follows: OF DEFENSE TO STATE VETERANS (2) RELATED ENTITY DEFINED.—In this sub- At the end of subtitle B of title II, add the AGENCIES AND LOCAL OFFICES OF section, the term ‘‘related entity’’, with re- following: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- spect to a contractor, means any subsidiary, FAIRS. SEC. 214. ANTI-TERRORISM FORCE PROTECTION parent, affiliate, joint venture, or other enti- HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY SYSTEMS Upon the separation of a member of the ty related to the contractor. FOR INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE Armed Forces from the Armed Forces, the (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: AND RECONNAISSANCE TARGETING Secretary of Defense shall, upon the consent (1) The term ‘‘agency’’ means the Depart- AND ENGAGEMENT OPERATIONS. of the member, provide the address and other ment of Defense, and any department, agen- Of the amount authorized to be appro- appropriate contact information of the mem- cy, and element of the Department of De- priated by section 201(2) for research, devel- ber to the State veterans agency and the fense, and includes the Coast Guard when it opment, test, and evaluation, Navy, and local office of the Department of Veterans is operating as a service in the Navy.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:01 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.044 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 (2) The term ‘‘inherently governmental the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary other Federal programs (such as the Medi- functions’’ has the meaning given to such of Energy shall jointly submit to Congress a care program, the Department of Veterans term in part 7.5 of the Federal Acquisition report on the requirements for a workforce Affairs, the Indian Health Service, Head Regulation. to support the nuclear missions of the Navy Start, and the Federal Employee Health Ben- (3) The term ‘‘functions closely associated during the 10-year period beginning on the efits Program), and a review the relation- with governmental functions’’ means the date of the report. ship, if any, between recognition of such pro- functions described in section 7.503(d) of the (2) ELEMENTS.—The report shall address fession under the Medicare program and Federal Acquisition Regulation. anticipated changes to the nuclear missions independent practice authority for such pro- (4) The term ‘‘organizational conflict of in- of the Navy during the 10-year period begin- fession under the TRICARE program. terest’’ has the meaning given such term in ning on the date of the report, anticipated (5) An assessment of the extent to which part 9.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regula- workforce attrition, and retirement, and re- practitioners under such profession are au- tion. cruiting trends during that period and thorized to practice independently under pri- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICABILITY.— knowledge retention programs within the vate insurance plans. The assessment shall This section shall take effect on the date of Department of Defense, the Department of identify the States having laws requiring the enactment of this Act and shall apply Energy, the national laboratories, and feder- private insurers to cover, or offer coverage to— ally funded research facilities. of, the services of members of such profes- (1) contracts entered into on or after such sion, and shall identify the conditions, if date; SA 2250. Mrs. MCCASKILL submitted any, that are placed on coverage of practi- (2) any task or delivery order issued on or an amendment intended to be proposed tioners under such profession by insurance after such date under a contract entered into by her to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- plans and how frequently these types of con- before, on, or after such date; and ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 ditions are used by insurers. (3) any decision on or after such date to ex- for military activities of the Depart- (6) An historical review of the regulations ercise an option or otherwise extend a con- issued by the Department of Defense regard- tract for the performance of a function relat- ment of Defense, for military construc- ing which members of such profession are ing to contract oversight regardless of tion, and for defense activities of the recognized as providers under the TRICARE whether such contract was entered into be- Department of Energy, to prescribe program as independent practitioners, and fore, on, or after such date. military personnel strengths for such an examination of the recognition by the De- fiscal year, and for other purposes; partment of third party certification for SA 2249. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted which was ordered to lie on the table; members of such profession. an amendment intended to be proposed as follows: (c) PROVIDERS STUDIED.—It the sense of by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- At the end of title VII, add the following: Congress that the study required by sub- ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 section (a) should focus only on those practi- SEC. 703. REVIEW OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH tioners of each health care profession re- for military activities of the Depart- COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, ment of Defense, for military construc- AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERA- ferred to in subsection (a)(1) who are per- tion, and for defense activities of the PISTS UNDER THE TRICARE PRO- mitted to practice under regulations for the TRICARE program as specified in section Department of Energy, to prescribe GRAM. (a) REVIEW REQUIRED.—The Secretary of 119.6 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations. military personnel strengths for such Defense shall enter into a contract with the (d) CLINICAL CAPABILITIES STUDIES.—The fiscal year, and for other purposes; Institute of Medicine of the National Acad- study required by subsection (a) shall in- which was ordered to lie on the table; emy of Sciences, or another similarly quali- clude a review of outcome studies and of the as follows: fied independent academic medical organiza- literature regarding the comparative quality At the end of title XI, add the following: tion, for the purpose of— and effectiveness of care provided by practi- SEC. 1107. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN SUP- (1) conducting an independent study of the tioners within each of the health care profes- PORT OF THE NUCLEAR MISSIONS comparability of credentials, preparation, sions referred to in subsection (a)(1), and pro- OF THE NAVY. and training of individuals practicing as li- vide an independent review of the findings. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the censed mental health counselors, social (e) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRICARE INDE- Navy is authorized to carry out a program to workers, and marriage and family therapists PENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY.—The rec- provide scholarships, fellowships, and grants under the TRICARE program to provide ommendations provided under subsection for pursuit of programs of education at insti- mental health services; and (a)(2) shall include specific recommendation tutions of higher education that lead to de- (2) making recommendations for permit- (whether positive or negative) regarding grees in engineering and technical fields that ting such professionals to practice independ- modifications of current policy for the are necessary for a workforce to support the ently under the TRICARE program. TRICARE program with respect to allowing nuclear missions of the Navy. (b) ELEMENTS.—The study required by sub- members of each of the health care profes- (b) ELEMENTS.—The program under subsection (a) shall provide for each of the sions referred to in subsection (a)(1) to prac- section (a) shall include the following: health care professions referred to in sub- tice independently under the TRICARE pro- (1) Merit-based scholarships for under- section (a)(1) the following: gram, including recommendations regarding graduate study. (1) An assessment of the educational re- possible revision of requirements for recogni- (2) Research fellowships for study the grad- quirements and curriculums relevant to tion of practitioners under each such profes- uate level. mental health practice for members of such sion. profession, including types of degrees recog- (3) Grants to support the establishment at (f) REPORT .—Not later than 180 days after 2-year public institutions of higher edu- nized, certification standards for graduate the date of the enactment of this Act, the cation of programs of study and training programs for such profession, and recogni- Secretary shall submit to the Committees on that lead to degrees in engineering and tech- tion of undergraduate coursework for com- Armed Services of the Senate and the House nical fields that are necessary for a work- pletion of graduate degree requirements. of Representatives a report on the review re- force to support the nuclear missions of the (2) An assessment of State licensing required by subsection (a). Navy. quirements for members of such profession, (4) Grants to increase the utilization of including for each level of licensure if a training, research, and test reactors at insti- State issues more than one type of license SA 2251. Mr. LAUTENBERG (for him- tutions of higher education. for the profession. The assessment shall ex- self, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. (5) Any other elements that the Secretary amine requirements in the areas of edu- CORNYN, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. LOTT, Mr. considers appropriate. cation, training, examination, continuing LIEBERMAN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. CLIN- (c) CONSULTATION.—In developing the pro- education, and ethical standards, and shall TON, Mr. CASEY, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. gram, the Secretary shall consult with trade include an evaluation of the extent to which GRAHAM) submitted an amendment in- organizations, technical societies, organized States, through their scope of practice, ei- tended to be proposed to the bill H.R. ther implicitly or explicitly authorize mem- labor organizations, and other bodies having 1585, to authorize appropriations for an interest in the program. bers of such profession to diagnose and treat (d) REPORT ON PROGRAM.—Not later than mental illnesses. fiscal year 2008 for military activities January 31, 2008, the Secretary shall submit (3) An analysis of the requirements for of the Department of Defense, for mili- to Congress a report on the program under clinical experience in such profession to be tary construction, and for defense ac- subsection (a), including a description of the recognized under regulations for the tivities of the Department of Energy, program and a statement of the funding re- TRICARE program, and recommendations, if to prescribe military personnel quired during fiscal years 2009 through 2013 any, for standardization or adjustment of strengths for such fiscal year, and for to carry out the program. such requirements with those of the other other purposes; which was ordered to (e) REPORT ON WORKFORCE REQUIRE- professions. lie on the table; as follows: MENTS.— (4) An assessment of the extent to which (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year practitioners under such profession are au- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- after the date of the enactment of this Act, thorized to practice independently under lowing:

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JUSTICE FOR MARINES AND OTHER ber of the Armed Forces of the United States tered under this section, including property VICTIMS OF STATE-SPONSORED TER- (as that term is defined in section 976 of title that is a separate juridical entity, is subject RORISM ACT. 10), or an employee of the government of the to execution upon that judgment as provided (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be United States or one of its contractors act- in this section, regardless of— cited as the ‘‘Justice for Marines and Other ing within the scope of their employment or ‘‘(A) the level of economic control over the Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act’’. the legal representative of such a person for property by the government of the foreign (b) TERRORISM EXCEPTION TO IMMUNITY.— personal injury or death caused by acts of state; (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 97 of title 28, that foreign state or its official, employee, ‘‘(B) whether the profits of the property go United States Code, is amended by inserting or agent for which the courts of the United to that government; after section 1605 the following: States may maintain jurisdiction under this ‘‘(C) the degree to which officials of that ‘‘§ 1605A. Terrorism exception to the jurisdic- section for money damages which may in- government manage the property or other- tional immunity of a foreign state clude economic damages, solatium, pain, and wise control its daily affairs; ‘‘(D) whether that government is the sole ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.— suffering, and punitive damages if the acts beneficiary in interest of the property; or ‘‘(1) NO IMMUNITY.—A foreign state shall were among those described in this section. not be immune from the jurisdiction of A foreign state shall be vicariously liable for ‘‘(E) whether establishing the property as a courts of the United States or of the States the actions of its officials, employees, or separate entity would entitle the foreign state to benefits in United States courts in any case not otherwise covered by this agents. while avoiding its obligations. chapter in which money damages are sought ‘‘(e) ADDITIONAL DAMAGES.—After an ac- ‘‘(2) UNITED STATES SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY IN- against a foreign state for personal injury or tion has been brought under subsection (d), APPLICABLE.—Any property of a foreign death that was caused by an act of torture, actions may also be brought for reasonably state, or agency or instrumentality of a for- extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, hos- foreseeable property loss, whether insured or eign state, to which paragraph (1) applies tage taking, or the provision of material sup- uninsured, third party liability, and life and shall not be immune from execution upon a port or resources (as defined in section 2339A property insurance policy loss claims. judgment entered under this section because of title 18) for such an act if such act or pro- ‘‘(f) SPECIAL MASTERS.— the property is regulated by the United vision of material support is engaged in by ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Courts of the United States may from time to time appoint spe- States Government by reason of action an official, employee, or agent of such for- taken against that foreign state under the eign state while acting within the scope of cial masters to hear damage claims brought under this section. Trading With the Enemy Act or the Inter- his or her office, employment, or agency. national Emergency Economic Powers Act.’’. ‘‘(2) CLAIM HEARD.—The court shall hear a ‘‘(2) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—The Attorney (2) VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT.—Section claim under this section if— General shall transfer, from funds available for the program under sections 1404C of the 1404C(a)(3) of the Victims of Crime Act of ‘‘(A) the foreign state was designated as a 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10603c(a)(3)) is amended by state sponsor of terrorism under section 6(j) Victims Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10603c) to the Administrator of the United States striking ‘‘December 21, 1988, with respect to of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 which an investigation or’’ and inserting U.S.C. App. 2405 (j)) or section 620A of the District Court in which any case is pending which has been brought pursuant to section ‘‘October 23, 1983, with respect to which an Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. investigation or civil or criminal’’. 1605(a)(7) such funds as may be required to 2371) at the time the act occurred, unless (3) GENERAL EXCEPTION.—Section 1605 of carry out the Orders of that United States later designated as a result of such act; title 28, United States Code, is amended— District Court appointing Special Masters in ‘‘(B) the claimant or the victim was— (A) in subsection (a)— any case under this section. Any amount ‘‘(i) a national of the United States (as (i) in paragraph (5)(B), by inserting ‘‘or’’ paid in compensation to any such Special that term is defined in section 101(a)(22) of after the semicolon; Master shall constitute an item of court the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 (ii) in paragraph (6)(D), by striking ‘‘; or’’ costs. U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)); and inserting a period; and ‘‘(g) APPEAL.—In an action brought under ‘‘(ii) a member of the Armed Forces of the (iii) by striking paragraph (7); and this section, appeals from orders not conclu- United States (as that term is defined in sec- (B) by striking subsections (e) and (f). tion 976 of title 10); or sively ending the litigation may only be (d) APPLICATION TO PENDING CASES.— ‘‘(iii) otherwise an employee of the govern- taken pursuant to section 1292(b) of this (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by ment of the United States or one of its con- title. this section shall apply to any claim arising tractors acting within the scope of their em- ‘‘(h) PROPERTY DISPOSITION.— under section 1605A or 1605(g) of title 28, ployment when the act upon which the claim ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In every action filed in a United States Code, as added by this section. is based occurred; or United States district court in which juris- (2) PRIOR ACTIONS.—Any judgment or ac- ‘‘(C) where the act occurred in the foreign diction is alleged under this section, the fil- tion brought under section 1605(a)(7) of title state against which the claim has been ing of a notice of pending action pursuant to 28, United States Code, or section 101(c) of brought, the claimant has afforded the for- this section, to which is attached a copy of Public Law 104-208 after the effective date of eign state a reasonable opportunity to arbi- the complaint filed in the action, shall have such provisions relying on either of these trate the claim in accordance with the ac- the effect of establishing a lien of lis pendens provisions as creating a cause of action, cepted international rules of arbitration. upon any real property or tangible personal which has been adversely affected on the ‘‘(b) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- property located within that judicial district grounds that either or both of these provi- tion— that is titled in the name of any defendant, sions fail to create a cause of action oppos- ‘‘(1) the terms ‘torture’ and ‘extrajudicial or titled in the name of any entity con- able against the state, and which is still be- killing’ have the meaning given those terms trolled by any such defendant if such notice fore the courts in any form, including appeal in section 3 of the Torture Victim Protection contains a statement listing those controlled or motion under Federal Rule of Civil Proce- Act of 1991 (28 U.S.C. 1350 note); entities. dure 60(b), shall, on motion made to the Fed- ‘‘(2) the term ‘hostage taking’ has the ‘‘(2) NOTICE.—A notice of pending action eral District Court where the judgment or meaning given that term in Article 1 of the pursuant to this section shall be filed by the action was initially entered, be given effect International Convention Against the Tak- clerk of the district court in the same man- as if it had originally been filed pursuant to ing of Hostages; and ner as any pending action and shall be in- section 1605A(d) of title 28, United States ‘‘(3) the term ‘aircraft sabotage’ has the dexed by listing as defendants all named de- Code. The defenses of res judicata, collateral meaning given that term in Article 1 of the fendants and all entities listed as controlled estoppel and limitation period are waived in Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful by any defendant. any re-filed action described in this para- Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation. ‘‘(3) ENFORCEABILITY.—Liens established by graph and based on the such claim. Any such ‘‘(c) TIME LIMIT.—An action may be reason of this subsection shall be enforceable motion or re-filing must be made not later brought under this section if the action is as provided in chapter 111 of this title.’’. than 60 days after enactment of this Act. commenced not later than the latter of— (2) AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER ANALYSIS.—The ‘‘(1) 10 years after April 24, 1996; or chapter analysis for chapter 97 of title 28, SA 2252. Mr. DURBIN proposed an ‘‘(2) 10 years from the date on which the United States Code, is amended by inserting amendment to amendment SA 2241 pro- cause of action arose. after the item for section 1605 the following: posed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the bill ‘‘(d) PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.—A private ‘‘1605A. Terrorism exception to the jurisdic- H.R. 1585, to authorize appropriations cause of action may be brought against a for- tional immunity of a foreign for fiscal year 2008 for military activi- eign state designated under section 6(j) of state.’’. ties of the Department of Defense, for the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— military construction, and for defense U.S.C. 2405(j)), and any official, employee, or (1) PROPERTY.—Section 1610 of title 28, agent of said foreign state while acting with- United States Code, is amended by adding at activities of the Department of Energy, in the scope of his or her office, employment, the end the following: to prescribe military personnel or agency which shall be liable to a national ‘‘(g) PROPERTY IN CERTAIN ACTIONS.— strengths for such fiscal year, and for of the United States (as that term is defined ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The property of a foreign other purposes; as follows: in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and state, or agency or instrumentality of a for- At the end of the amendment add the fol- Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)), a mem- eign state, against which a judgment is en- lowing:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:01 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.049 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 This section shall take effect one day after Security Program as set forth in the Depart- gram that utilizes eligible entities to assist the bill’s enactment. ment of Defense Instruction 5200.08–R, Chap- members of the Armed Forces, particularly ter 2 (C.2) and Chapter 3, Section 3: Installa- members described in subsection (b), in ap- SA 2253. Mr. GRASSLEY submitted tion Access (C3.3), which mandates the poli- plying for and receiving health care benefits an amendment intended to be proposed cies and minimum standards for the physical and services from the Department of Vet- by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- security of Department of Defense installa- erans Affairs and otherwise after completion ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 tions and resources. of military service in order to ensure that for military activities of the Depart- (2) Recommendations based on the findings such members receive a continuity of care ment of Defense, for military construc- of the Comptroller General of the United and assistance in and after the transition States in the report required by section 344 from military service to civilian life. tion, and for defense activities of the of the John Warner National Defense Au- (b) TARGET POPULATIONS.—Members de- Department of Energy, to prescribe thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public scribed in this subsection are all members of military personnel strengths for such Law 109–366; 120 Stat. 2155). the Armed Forces, particularly the fol- fiscal year, and for other purposes; (3) Recommendations based on the lessons lowing: which was ordered to lie on the table; learned from the thwarted plot to attack (1) Members with serious wounds or inju- as follows: Fort Dix, New Jersey, in 2007. ries. (2) Members with mental disorders. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- SA 2255. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted (3) Women members. lowing: an amendment intended to be proposed (4) Members of the National Guard and the SEC. ll. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY CONFIRMA- Reserves. TION PILOT PROGRAMS. by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- (c) VETERAN NAVIGATOR.—The program de- (a) REQUIRING FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS AND ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 scribed in subsection (a) should include a re- AGENCIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BASIC PILOT for military activities of the Depart- quirement that eligible entities provide as- PROGRAM.—Section 402(e)(1)(A) of the Illegal ment of Defense, for military construc- sistance under the program through quali- Immigration Reform and Immigrant Respon- tion, and for defense activities of the fied individuals who provide such assistance sibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is Department of Energy, to prescribe on an individualized basis to members of the amended to read as follows: military personnel strengths for such Armed Forces described in subsection (a) as ‘‘(A) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGEN- they transition from military service to ci- CIES.—Each department and agency of the fiscal year, and for other purposes; vilian life and during the commencement of Federal Government— which was ordered to lie on the table; their receipt of health care benefits and serv- ‘‘(i) shall participate in the basic pilot pro- as follows: ices from the Department of Veterans Affairs gram described in section 403(a); At the end of subtitle E of title X, add the and otherwise. An individual providing such ‘‘(ii) shall comply with the terms and con- following: assistance would be referred to as a ‘‘veteran ditions of such program.’’. SEC. 1070. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON EQUIPMENT navigator’’. (b) REQUIRING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD TO DE- (d) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES DEFINED.—In this CONTRACTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BASIC FEND THE HOMELAND. section, the term ‘‘ eligible entity’’ means PILOT PROGRAM.—Section 402(e)(1) of such (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- any entity or organization that— Act, as amended by subsection (a), is further lowing findings: (1) is independent of the Department of De- amended by adding at the end the following: (1) The Army National Guard and Air Na- fense and the Department of Veterans Af- ‘‘(C) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRAC- tional Guard have played an increasing role fairs; and TORS.—The following entities shall partici- in homeland security and a critical role in (2) has or can acquire the capacity, includ- pate in the basic pilot program described in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation En- ing appropriate personnel, to provide assist- section 403(a) and shall comply with the during Freedom. ance under the pilot program described in terms and conditions of such program: (2) As a result of the wars in Afghanistan this section. ‘‘(i) A contractor who has entered into a and Iraq, the Army National Guard and Air contract with the Department of Defense to National Guard face significant equipment SA 2257. Mr. CORNYN (for himself which section 2(b)(1) of the Service Contract shortfalls. and Mrs. DOLE) submitted an amend- Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351(b)(1)) applies, and (3) The National Guard Bureau, in its Feb- any subcontractor under such contract. ruary 26, 2007, report entitled ‘‘National ment intended to be proposed by him ‘‘(ii) A contractor who has entered into a Guard Equipment Requirements’’, outlines to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize ap- contract with the Department of Defense the ‘‘Essential 10’’ equipment needs to sup- propriations for fiscal year 2008 for that is exempted from the application of port the Army National Guard and Air Na- military activities of the Department such Act by section 6 of such Act (41 U.S.C. tional Guard in the performance of their do- of Defense, for military construction, 356), and any subcontractor under such con- mestic missions. and for defense activities of the De- tract.’’. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments Congress that the Army National Guard and made by this section shall take effect 90 days Air National Guard should have sufficient tary personnel strengths for such fiscal after the date of the enactment of this Act. equipment available to accomplish their year, and for other purposes; which was missions inside the United States and to pro- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: SA 2254. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted tect the homeland. At the end of section 1043, insert the fol- an amendment intended to be proposed lowing: by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- SA 2256. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted (f) FOCUS ON IMPROVING INTERAGENCY CO- ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 an amendment intended to be proposed OPERATION IN POST-CONFLICT CONTINGENCY for military activities of the Depart- by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.— ment of Defense, for military construc- ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 (1) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- for military activities of the Depart- lowing findings: tion, and for defense activities of the (A) The interagency coordination and inte- Department of Energy, to prescribe ment of Defense, for military construc- gration of the United States Government for military personnel strengths for such tion, and for defense activities of the the planning and execution of overseas post- fiscal year, and for other purposes; Department of Energy, to prescribe conflict contingency relief and reconstruc- which was ordered to lie on the table; military personnel strengths for such tion operations requires reform. as follows: fiscal year, and for other purposes; (B) Recent operations, most notably in At the end of subtitle E of title III, add the which was ordered to lie on the table; Iraq, lacked the necessary consistent and ef- following: as follows: fective interagency coordination and integration in planning and execution. SEC. 358. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSPECTOR At the end of subtitle H of title V, add the (C) Although the unique circumstances as- GENERAL REPORT ON PHYSICAL SE- following: CURITY OF DEPARTMENT OF DE- sociated with the Iraq reconstruction effort SEC. 594. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PROGRAM ON FENSE INSTALLATIONS. are partly responsible for this weak coordi- FACILITATION OF TRANSITION OF (a) REPORT.—Not later than one year after MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES nation, existing structural weaknesses with- the date of the enactment of this Act, the In- TO RECEIPT OF VETERANS HEALTH in the planning and execution processes for spector General of the Department of De- CARE BENEFITS AFTER COMPLE- such operations indicate that the problems fense shall submit to Congress a report on TION OF MILITARY SERVICE. encountered in the Iraq program could recur the physical security of Department of De- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of in future operations unless action is taken to fense installations and resources. Congress that the Secretary of Defense and reform and improve interdepartmental inte- (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required by sub- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should, in gration in planning and execution. section (a) shall include the following: developing the comprehensive policy re- (D) The agencies involved in the Iraq pro- (1) An analysis of the progress in imple- quired by section 1611 as added by Senate gram have attempted to adapt to the relent- menting requirements under the Physical amendment 2019, consider establishing a pro- less demands of the reconstruction effort,

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but more substantive and permanent reforms SEC. 214. AMOUNT FOR FLASHLIGHT SOLDIER (d) REPORT.—Not later than December 1, are required for the United States Govern- COMBAT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM. 2007, the Secretary of the Army shall submit ment to be optimally prepared for future op- (a) INCREASE IN AMOUNT FOR RESEARCH, DE- to the congressional defense committees a erations. VELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE- report describing the progress made toward (E) The fresh body of evidence developed WIDE.—The amount authorized to be appro- meeting the requirements of subsection (b). from the Iraq relief and reconstruction expe- priated by section 201(4) for research, devel- rience provides a good basis and timely op- opment, test, and evaluation for Defense- SA 2261. Mr. INHOFE submitted an portunity to pursue meaningful improve- wide activities is hereby increased by amendment intended to be proposed by ments within and among the departments $1,000,000. (b) AVAILABILITY FOR FLASHLIGHT COMBAT him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize charged with managing the planning and appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for execution of such operations. IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM.—Of the amount au- (F) The success achieved in departmental thorized to be appropriated by section 201(4) military activities of the Department integration of overseas conflict management for research development, test, and evalua- of Defense, for military construction, through the Goldwater-Nichols Department tion for Defense-wide activities, as increased and for defense activities of the De- of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 (Public by subsection (a), the amount available for partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- Law 99–433; 100 Stat. 992) provides precedent Special Operations Technology Development tary personnel strengths for such fiscal for Congress to consider legislation designed may be increased by $1,000,000, with the amount of the increase to be available for year, and for other purposes; which was to promote increased cooperation and inte- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: gration among the primary Federal depart- the Flashlight Combat Identification System ments and agencies charged with managing (FSCIS). At the end of subtitle E of title VI, add the post-conflict contingency reconstruction and (c) OFFSET.—The amount authorized to be following: relief operations. appropriated by section 301(5) for operation SEC. 673. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ENTITLE- and maintenance for Defense-wide activities (2) INCLUSION IN STUDY.—The study con- MENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- ducted under subsection (a) shall include the is hereby reduced by $1,000,000. ANCE FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AFFECTED following elements: Mr. LOTT submitted an BY FORCE SHAPING INITIATIVES. (A) A synthesis of past studies evaluating SA 2260. amendment intended to be proposed by Section 16133(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United the successes and failures of previous inter- States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘or the agency efforts at planning and executing him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize period beginning on October 1, 2007, and end- post-conflict contingency relief and recon- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for ing on September 30, 2014,’’ after ‘‘December struction operations, including relief and re- military activities of the Department 31, 2001,’’. construction operations in Iraq. of Defense, for military construction, (B) An analysis of the division of duties, and for defense activities of the De- SA 2262. Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, responsibilities, and functions among execu- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- tive branch agencies for such operations and Mr. BINGAMAN, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. AL- recommendations for administrative and tary personnel strengths for such fiscal EXANDER, and Mr. BUNNING) submitted regulatory changes to enhance integration. year, and for other purposes; which was an amendment intended to be proposed (C) Recommendations for legislation that ordered to lie on the table; as follows: by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to author- would improve interagency cooperation and At the end of subtitle C of title XV, add the ize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 integration and the efficiency of the United following: for military activities of the Depart- States Government in the planning and exe- SEC. 1535. FIRE SCOUT CLASS IV VERTICAL TAKE- ment of Defense, for military construc- cution of such operations. OFF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE. (D) Recommendations for improvements in (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- tion, and for defense activities of the congressional, executive, and other oversight lowing findings: Department of Energy, to prescribe structures and procedures that would en- (1) The Army has purchased MQ–8B Fire military personnel strengths for such hance accountability within such operations. Scout Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Ve- fiscal year, and for other purposes; hicles (UAV) to satisfy the requirement for which was ordered to lie on the table; SA 2258. Mr. CORNYN submitted an Class IV unmanned aerial vehicles under its as follows: amendment intended to be proposed by Future Combat Systems program. At the end of title XXXI, add the fol- (2) The MQ–8B Fire Scout Class IV Vertical him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize lowing: appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is based on the highly successful RQ–8A Vertical SEC. 3126. MODIFICATION OF SUNSET DATE OF military activities of the Department THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN of Defense, for military construction, Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System OF THE ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCU- and for defense activities of the De- developed for the Navy, and is currently in PATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION test and evaluation having successfully com- PROGRAM. partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- pleted more than 200 test flights since May tary personnel strengths for such fiscal Section 3686(g) of the Energy Employees 2002. Occupational Illness Compensation Program year, and for other purposes; which was (3) Production of at least six Army MQ–8B Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 7385s-15(g)) is amended ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Fire Scout Class IV Vertical Takeoff Un- by striking ‘‘on the date that is 3 years after At the end of subtitle C of title X, add the manned Aerial Vehicles has been completed, the date of the enactment of this section’’ following: and final flight testing has been delayed and inserting ‘‘October 28, 2012’’. SEC. 1031. ADDITIONAL WEAPONS OF MASS DE- until 2010. STRUCTION CIVIL SUPPORT TEAMS. (4) The United States Central Command SA 2263. Mr. PRYOR submitted an Section 1403(a) of the Bob Stump National has an urgent requirement for persistent amendment intended to be proposed by Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year command, control, communications, com- him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize 2003 (Public Law 107–314; 116 Stat. 2676; 10 puters, intelligence, surveillance, and recon- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for U.S.C. 12310 note) is amended— naissance (C4ISR) systems in support of on- (1) in paragraph (1)— going operations. military activities of the Department (A) by striking ‘‘23’’ and inserting ‘‘24’’; (5) There are at least six Army MQ–8B Fire of Defense, for military construction, and Scout Class IV Vertical Takeoff Unmanned and for defense activities of the De- (B) by striking ‘‘55’’ and inserting ‘‘56’’; Aerial Vehicle aircraft available today that partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- and could be outfitted with appropriate sensors tary personnel strengths for such fiscal (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘55’’ and and deployed to rapidly satisfy the require- year, and for other purposes; which was inserting ‘‘56’’. ments of the United States Central Com- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: mand. SA 2259. Mr. CORNYN submitted an (b) PROGRAM REQUIRED.—The Secretary of At the end of subtitle H of title V, add the amendment intended to be proposed by Defense shall take appropriate actions to following: him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize field not less than six existing Army Fire SEC. 594. ENHANCEMENT OF REST AND RECU- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for Scout Class IV Vertical Takeoff Unmanned PERATION LEAVE. military activities of the Department Aerial Vehicles, with appropriate sensors Section 705(b)(2) of title 10, United States of Defense, for military construction, and communications capabilities and req- Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘for members uisite ground control stations, for deploy- whose qualifying tour of duty is 12 months or and for defense activities of the De- less, or for not more than 20 days for mem- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- ment to the United States Central Command area of operations by not later than Feb- bers whose qualifying tour of duty is longer tary personnel strengths for such fiscal ruary 2008. than 12 months,’’ after ‘‘for not more than 15 year, and for other purposes; which was (c) FUNDING.—Amounts authorized to be days’’. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: appropriated by this title may be available At the end of subtitle B of title II, add the for procurement for purposes of subsection SA 2264. Mr. LOTT submitted an following: (b). amendment intended to be proposed by

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Forces serving on active duty in the grade of military activities of the Department ‘‘(2) In making appointments of the Chief brigadier general, or in the case of the Navy Medical Officer, the Secretary of Defense of Defense, for military construction, or Coast Guard, rear admiral (lower half).’’. shall, to the extent practicable, provide for (h) INSPECTION OF RETIREMENT HOME.—Sec- and for defense activities of the De- the rotation of the appointments among the tion 1518 of such Act (24 U.S.C. 418) is amend- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- various Armed Forces and the Health and ed to read as follows: tary personnel strengths for such fiscal Safety Directorate of the Coast Guard. ‘‘SEC. 1518. INSPECTION OF RETIREMENT HOME. year, and for other purposes; which was ‘‘(c) RESPONSIBILITIES.—(1) The Chief Med- ‘‘(a) INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPART- ical Officer shall be responsible to the Sec- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: MENT OF DEFENSE.—(1) The Inspector General retary, the Under Secretary of Defense for of the Department of Defense shall have the At the end of subtitle C of title XIV, add Personnel and Readiness, and the Chief Oper- the following: duty to inspect the Retirement Home. ating Officer for the direction and oversight ‘‘(2) The Inspector General shall advise the SEC. 1422. ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT OF of the provision of medical, mental health, Secretary of Defense and the Director of THE ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT and dental care at each facility of the Re- HOME. each facility of the Retirement Home on tirement Home. matters relating to waste, fraud, abuse, and (a) INDEPENDENCE AND PURPOSE OF RETIRE- ‘‘(2) The Chief Medical Officer shall advise mismanagement of the Retirement Home. MENT HOME.—Section 1511 of the Armed the Secretary, the Under Secretary of De- ‘‘(b) INSPECTIONS BY INSPECTOR GENERAL.— Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (24 fense for Personnel and Readiness, the Chief (1) Every two years, the Inspector General of U.S.C. 411) is amended—— Operating Officer, and the Local Board for the Department of Defense shall perform a (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end each facility of the Retirement Home on all comprehensive inspection of all aspects of the following: ‘‘However, the Retirement medical and medical administrative matters each facility of the Retirement Home, in- Home shall be treated as a military facility of the Retirement Home. cluding independent living, assisted living, of the Department of Defense, and may not ‘‘(d) DUTIES.—In carrying out the respon- medical and dental care, pharmacy, financial be privatized. The administration of the Re- sibilities set forth in subsection (c), the and contracting records, and any aspect of tirement Home (including administration for Chief Medical Officer shall perform the fol- either facility on which the Local Board for the provision of health care and medical care lowing duties: the facility or the resident advisory com- for residents) shall remain under the direct ‘‘(1) Ensure the timely availability to resi- mittee or council of the facility recommends authority, control, and administration of the dents of the Retirement Home, at locations inspection. Secretary of Defense.’’; and other than the Retirement Home, of such ‘‘(2) The Inspector General may be assisted (2) by striking subsection (g) and inserting acute medical, mental health, and dental in inspections under this subsection by a the following new subsection (g): care as such resident may require that is not medical inspector general of a military de- ‘‘(g) ACCREDITATION.—The Chief Operating available at the applicable facility of the Re- partment designated for purposes of this sub- Officer shall secure and maintain accredita- tirement Home. ‘‘(2) Ensure compliance by the facilities of section by the Secretary of Defense. tion by a nationally recognized civilian ac- ‘‘(3) In conducting the inspection of a facil- the Retirement Home with accreditation crediting organization for each aspect of ity of the Retirement Home under this sub- standards, applicable health care standards each facility of the Retirement Home, in- section, the Inspector General shall solicit of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and cluding medical and dental care, pharmacy, concerns, observations, and recommenda- any other applicable health care standards independent living, and assisted living and tions from the Local Board for the facility, and requirements (including requirements nursing care.’’. the resident advisory committee or council (b) SPECTRUM OF CARE.—Section 1513(b) of identified in applicable reports of the Inspec- of the facility, and the residents of the facil- the Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of tor General of the Department of Defense). ity. Any concerns, observations, and rec- 1991 (24 U.S.C. 413(b)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(3) Periodically visit and inspect the med- ommendations solicited from residents shall after the first sentence the following new ical facilities and medical operations of each be solicited on a not-for-attribution basis. sentence: ‘‘The services provided residents of facility of the Retirement Home. ‘‘(4) The Chief Operating Officer and the the Retirement Home shall include appro- ‘‘(4) Periodically examine and audit the Director of each facility of the Retirement priate nonacute medical and dental services, medical records and administration of the Home shall make all staff, other personnel, pharmaceutical services, and transportation Retirement Home. and records of each facility available to the of residents, at no cost to residents, to acute ‘‘(5) Consult with the Local Board for each Inspector General in a timely manner for medical and dental services and after-hours facility of the Retirement Home not less fre- purposes of inspections under this sub- routine medical care’’. quently than once each year. section. ‘‘(e) ADVISORY BODIES.—In carrying out the (e) CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER.—The Armed ‘‘(c) REPORTS ON INSPECTIONS BY INSPECTOR responsibilities set forth in subsection (c) Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 is fur- GENERAL.—(1) Not later than 45 days after and the duties set forth in subsection (d), the ther amended by inserting after section 1515 completing an inspection of a facility of the Chief Medical Officer may establish and seek the following new section: Retirement Home under subsection (b), the the advice of such advisory bodies as the ‘‘SEC. 1515A. CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER. Inspector General shall submit to the Sec- Chief Medical Officer considers appro- ‘‘(a) APPOINTMENT.—(1) The Secretary of retary of Defense, the Under Secretary of De- priate.’’. Defense shall appoint the Chief Medical Offi- fense for Personnel and Readiness, the Chief (f) LOCAL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES.—— cer of the Retirement Home. The Secretary Operating Officer, the Director of the facil- (1) DUTIES.—Subsection (b) of section 1516 of Defense shall make the appointment in of the Armed Forces Retirement Home Act ity, and the Local Board for the facility, and consultation with the Secretary of Homeland of 1991 (24 U.S.C. 416) is amended to read as to Congress, a report describing the results Security. follows: of the inspection and containing such rec- ‘‘(2) The Chief Medical Officer shall serve a ‘‘(b) DUTIES.—(1) The Local Board for a fa- ommendations as the Inspector General con- term of two years, but is removable from of- cility shall serve in an advisory capacity to siders appropriate in light of the inspection. fice during such term at the pleasure of the the Director of the facility and to the Chief ‘‘(2) Not later than 45 days after receiving Secretary. Operating Officer. a report of the Inspector General under para- ‘‘(3) The Secretary (or the designee of the ‘‘(2) The Local Board for a facility shall graph (1), the Director of the facility con- Secretary) shall evaluate the performance of provide to the Chief Operating Officer and cerned shall submit the Secretary of De- the Chief Medical Officer not less frequently the Director of the facility such guidance fense, the Under Secretary of Defense for than once each year. The Secretary shall and recommendations on the administration Personnel and Readiness, the Chief Oper- carry out such evaluation in consultation of the facility as the Local Board considers ating Officer, and the Local Board for the fa- with the Chief Operating Officer and the appropriate. cility, and to Congress, a plan to address the Local Board for each facility of the Retire- ‘‘(3) The Local Board for a facility shall recommendations and other matters set ment Home. provide to the Under Secretary of Defense forth in the report. ‘‘(4) An officer appointed as Chief Medical for Personnel and Readiness not less often ‘‘(d) ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS.—(1) Every Officer of the Retirement Home shall serve than annually an assessment of all aspects of two years, in a year in which the Inspector as Chief Medical Officer without vacating the facility, including the quality of care at General does not perform an inspection any other military duties and responsibil- the facility. under subsection (b), the Chief Operating Of- ities assigned to that officer whether at the ‘‘(4) Not less frequently than once each ficer shall request the inspection of each fa- time of appointment or afterward. year, the Local Board for a facility shall sub- cility of the Retirement Home by a nation- ‘‘(b) QUALIFICATIONS.—(1) To qualify for ap- mit to Congress a report that includes an as- ally recognized civilian accrediting organiza- pointment as the Chief Medical Officer, a sessment of all aspects of the facility, in- tion in accordance with Section 1422(a) of person shall be a member of the Medical, cluding the quality of care at the facility.’’. this amendment. Dental, Nurse, or Medical Services Corps of (2) COMPOSITION.—Subparagraph (K) of sub- ‘‘(2) The Chief Operating Officer and the the Armed Forces, including the Health and section (c) of such section is amended to read Director of a facility being inspected under Safety Directorate of the Coast Guard, serv- as follows: this subsection shall make all staff, other ing on active duty in the grade of brigadier ‘‘(K) One senior representative of one of personnel, and records of the facility avail- general, or in the case of the Navy or the the chief personnel officers of the Armed able to the civilian accrediting organization

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Mr. CHAMBLISS (for him- the Secretary of Defense. The members of of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the self, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. ISAKSON, and the advisory board may designate represent- Chief Operating Officer, and the Local Board Ms. KLOBUCHAR) submitted an amend- atives in their stead. for the facility a report containing—— ment intended to be proposed by him (B) SCHEDULE.—The advisory board shall ‘‘(A) the results of the inspection; and to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize ap- meet on a schedule as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ‘‘(B) a plan to address any recommenda- propriations for fiscal year 2008 for tions and other matters set forth in the re- (C) INITIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—The port. military activities of the Department advisory board shall issue internal reports as ‘‘(2) Not later than 45 days after receiving of Defense, for military construction, necessary and shall submit an initial report a report and plan under paragraph (1), the and for defense activities of the De- to the Committees on Armed Services not Secretary of Defense shall submit the report partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- later than 180 days after the end of a one- and plan to Congress.’’. tary personnel strengths for such fiscal year period from establishment of the Office (i) ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME TRUST year, and for other purposes; which was for Reintegration Programs. This report shall contain— FUND.—Section 1519 of the Armed Forces Re- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: tirement Home Act of 1991 (24 U.S.C. 419) is (i) an evaluation of the reintegration pro- amended by adding at the end the following At the end of subtitle F of title VI, add the gram’s implementation by State National new subsection: following: Guard and Reserve organizations; ‘‘(d) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—The Chief SEC. 683. NATIONAL GUARD YELLOW RIBBON RE- (ii) an assessment of any unmet resource Financial Officer of the Armed Forces Re- INTEGRATION PROGRAM. requirements; (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of De- tirement Home shall comply with the report- (iii) recommendations regarding closer co- fense shall establish a national combat vet- ing requirements of subchapter II of chapter ordination between the Office of Reintegra- eran reintegration program to provide Na- 35 of title 31, United States Code.’’. tion Programs and State National Guard and tional Guard and Reserve members and their Reserve organizations. SA 2265. Mr. LEVIN submitted an families with sufficient information, serv- (D) ANNUAL REPORTS.—The advisory board ices, referral, and proactive outreach oppor- amendment intended to be proposed by shall submit annual reports to the Commit- tunities throughout the entire deployment tees on Armed Services of the Senate and the him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize cycle. This program shall be known as the House of Representatives following the ini- appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. tial report by the first week in March of sub- military activities of the Department (b) PURPOSE.—The Yellow Ribbon Re- sequent years following the initial report. of Defense, for military construction, integration Program shall consist of infor- (e) PROGRAM.— and for defense activities of the De- mational events and activities for Reserve (1) IN GENERAL.—The Office for Reintegra- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- Component members, their families, and tion Programs shall analyze the demo- community members through the four tary personnel strengths for such fiscal graphics, placement of State Family Assist- phases of the deployment cycle: ance Centers (FAC), and FAC resources be- year, and for other purposes; which was (1) Pre-Deployment. fore a mobilization alert is issued to affected ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (2) Deployment. State National Guard and Reserve organiza- On page 299, line 7, strike ‘‘fifth fiscal (3) Demobilization. tions. The Office of Reintegration Programs year’’ and insert ‘‘fourth fiscal year’’. (4) Post-Deployment-Reconstitution. shall consult with affected State National On page 299, line 9, strike ‘‘fifth fiscal (d) ORGANIZATION.— Guard and Reserve organizations following year’’ and insert ‘‘fourth fiscal year’’. (1) EXECUTIVE AGENT.—The Secretary shall the issuance of a mobilization alert and im- Beginning on page 486, strike line 7 and all designate the OSD (P&R) as the Department plement the reintegration events in accord- that follows through page 487, line 5, and in- of Defense executive agent for the Yellow ance with the Reintegration Program phase sert the following: Ribbon Reintegration Program. model. (A) by striking ‘‘(1)’’ and inserting (2) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE FOR RE- (2) PRE-DEPLOYMENT PHASE.—The Pre-De- ‘‘(1)(A)’’; and INTEGRATION PROGRAMS.— ployment Phase shall constitute the time (B) by adding at the end the following new (A) IN GENERAL.—The OSD (P&R) shall es- from first notification of mobilization until subparagraph: tablish the Office for Reintegration Pro- deployment of the mobilized National Guard ‘‘(B)(i) Subject to clause (ii), the maximum grams within the OSD. The office shall ad- or Reserve unit. Events and activities shall lease amounts for the 350 units in subpara- minister all reintegration programs in co- focus on providing education and ensuring graph (A) may be waived and increased up to ordination with State National Guard orga- the readiness of service members, families, a maximum of $60,000 per unit per year. nizations. The office shall be responsible for and communities for the rigors of a combat ‘‘(ii) The Secretary concerned may not ex- coordination with existing National Guard deployment. ercise the waiver authority under clause (i) and Reserve family and support programs. (3) DEPLOYMENT PHASE.—The Deployment until the Secretary has notified the congres- The Directors of the Army National Guard Phase shall constitute the period from de- sional defense committees of such proposed and Air National Guard and the Chiefs of the ployment of the mobilized National Guard or waiver and the reasons therefor and a period Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve unit until the unit arrives at a de- of 21 days has elapsed or, if over sooner, 14 Reserve and Air Force Reserve may appoint mobilization station inside the continental days after such notice is provided in an elec- liaison officers to coordinate with the per- United States. Events and services provided tronic medium pursuant to section 480 of manent office staff. shall focus on the challenges and stress asso- this title.’’; (B) ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTER FOR EXCEL- ciated with separation and having a member (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘the Sec- LENCE IN REINTEGRATION.—The Office for Re- in a combat zone. Information sessions shall retary of the Navy may lease not more than integration Programs shall establish a Cen- utilize State National Guard and Reserve re- 2,800 units of family housing in Italy, and the ter for Excellence in Reintegration within sources in coordination with the Employer Secretary of the Army may lease not more the office. The Center shall collect and ana- Support of Guard and Reserve Office, Transi- than 500 units of family housing in Italy’’ lyze ‘‘lessons learned’’ and suggestions from tion Assistance Advisors, and the State and inserting ‘‘the Secretaries of the mili- State National Guard and Reserve organiza- Family Programs Director. tary departments may lease not more than tions with existing or developing reintegra- (4) DEMOBILIZATION PHASE.— 3,300 units of family housing in Italy’’; tion programs. The Center shall also assist (A) IN GENERAL.—The Demobilization (3) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4) and in developing training aids and briefing ma- Phase shall constitute the period from ar- redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as para- terials and training representatives from rival of the National Guard or Reserve unit graphs (3) and (5), respectively; State National Guard and Reserve organiza- at the demobilization station until its depar- (4) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by tions. ture for home station. In the interest of re- paragraph (4) of this subsection, by striking (3) ADVISORY BOARD.— turning members as soon as possible to their ‘‘paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4)’’ and insert- (A) APPOINTMENT.—The Under Secretary of home stations, reintegration briefings during ing ‘‘paragraphs (1) and (2)’’; and Defense shall appoint an advisory board to the Demobilization Phase shall be mini- (5) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- analyze and report areas of success and areas mized. State Deployment Cycle Support lowing new paragraph: for necessary improvements. The advisory Teams are encouraged, however, to assist de- ‘‘(4) In addition to the 450 units of family board shall include, but is not limited to, the mobilizing members in enrolling in the De- housing referred to in paragraph (1) for Director of the Army National Guard, the partment of Veterans Affairs system using which the maximum lease amount is $25,000 Director of the Air National Guard, Chiefs of Form 1010EZ during the Demobilization per unit per year, the Secretary of the Army the Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Phase. State Deployment Cycle Support

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:01 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.053 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 Teams may provide other events from the tion is occurring in Augusta, Georgia, be- in the nurse corps of the Armed Force con- Initial Reintegration Activity as determined tween the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Med- cerned serve a tour of duty of two years as a by the State National Guard or Reserve or- ical Center at Fort Gordon, the Augusta De- full-time faculty member of an accredited ganizations. Remaining events shall be con- partment of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- school of nursing. ducted during the Post-Deployment-Recon- ter, the Medical College of Georgia, and local (2) COVERED OFFICERS.—A commissioned of- stitution Phase. health care providers under the TRICARE ficer of the nurse corps of the Armed Forces (B) INITIAL REINTEGRATION ACTIVITY.—The program. described in this paragraph is a nurse officer purpose of this reintegration program is to (2) Medical staff from the Dwight D. Eisen- on active duty who has served for more than educate service members about the resources hower Army Medical Center and the Augusta nine years on active duty in the Armed that are available to them and to connect Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- Forces as an officer of the nurse corps at the members to service providers who can assist ter have been meeting weekly to discuss fu- time of the commencement of the tour of them in overcoming the challenges of re- ture patient cases for the Active Duty Reha- duty described in paragraph (1). integration. bilitation Unit (ADRU) within the Uptown (3) BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES.—An officer (5) POST-DEPLOYMENT-RECONSTITUTION Department of Veterans Affairs facility. The serving on the faculty of an accredited PHASE.— Active Duty Rehabilitation Unit is the only school or nursing under this subsection shall (A) IN GENERAL.—The Post-Deployment- rehabilitation unit in the Department of be accorded all the benefits, privileges, and Reconstitution Phase shall constitute the Veterans Affairs system for members of the responsibilities (other than compensation period from arrival at home station until 180 Armed Forces on active duty. and compensation-related benefits) of any days following demobilization. Activities (3) As of January 2007, 431 soldiers, sailors, other comparably situated individual serving and services provided shall focus on recon- airmen, and marines have received rehabili- a full-time faculty member of such school. necting service members with their families tation services at the Active Duty Rehabili- (4) AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.— and communities and providing resources tation Unit, and 26 percent of those treated Each officer who serves a tour of duty on the and information necessary for successful re- have returned to active duty in the Armed faculty of a school of nursing under this sub- integration. Reintegration events shall begin Forces. section shall enter into an agreement with with elements of the Initial Reintegration (4) The Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Med- the Secretary to serve upon the completion Activity program that were not completed ical Center and the Augusta Department of of such tour of duty for a period of four years during the Demobilization Phase. Veterans Affairs Medical Center have com- for such tour of duty as a member of the (B) 30-DAY, 60-DAY, AND 90-DAY REINTEGRA- bined their neurosurgery programs and have nurse corps of the Armed Force concerned. TION ACTIVITIES.—The State National Guard coordinated on critical brain injury and psy- Any service agreed to by an officer under and Reserve organizations shall hold re- chiatric care. this paragraph is in addition to any other integration activities at the 30-day, 60-day, (5) The Department of Defense, the Army, service required of the officer under law. (c) SERVICE OF NURSE OFFICERS AS FACULTY and 90-day interval following demobilization. and the Army Medical Command have recog- IN EXCHANGE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NURSE These activities shall focus on reconnecting nized the need for expanded behavioral OFFICER CANDIDATES.— service members and family members with health care services for members of the (1) IN GENERAL.—One of the programs under the service providers from Initial Reintegra- Armed Forces returning from Operation this section may be a program in which com- tion Activity to ensure service members and Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Free- missioned officers with a graduate degree in their families understand what benefits they dom. These services are currently being pro- nursing or a related field who are in the are entitled to and what resources are avail- vided by the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army nurse corps of the Armed Force concerned able to help them overcome the challenges of Medical Center. serve while on active duty a tour of duty of reintegration. The Reintegration Activities (b) SENSE OF SENATE.—It is the sense of the two years as a full-time faculty member of shall also provide a forum for service mem- Senate that the Department of Defense an accredited school of nursing. bers and families to address negative behav- should encourage continuing collaboration (2) BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES.—An officer iors related to combat stress and transition. between the Army and the Department of serving on the faculty of an accredited (C) SERVICE MEMBER PAY.—Service mem- Veterans Affairs in treating America’s school of nursing under this subsection shall bers shall receive appropriate pay for days wounded warriors and, when appropriate and be accorded all the benefits, privileges, and spent attending the Reintegration Activities available, provide additional support and re- responsibilities (other than compensation at the 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day intervals. sources for the development of such collabo- and compensation-related benefits) of any (D) MONTHLY INDIVIDUAL REINTEGRATION rations, including the current collaboration other comparably situated individual serving PROGRAM.—The Office for Reintegration Pro- between the Active Duty Rehabilitation Unit as a full-time faculty member of such school. grams, in coordination with State National at the Augusta Department of Veterans Af- (3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NURSE OFFICER CAN- Guard and Reserve organizations, shall offer fairs Medical Center, Georgia, and the behav- DIDATES.—(A) Each accredited school of nurs- a monthly reintegration program for indi- ioral health care services program at the ing at which an officer serves on the faculty vidual service members released from active Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, under this subsection shall provide scholar- duty or formerly in a medical hold status. Fort Gordon, Georgia. ships to individuals undertaking an edu- The program shall focus on the special needs cational program at such school leading to a of this service member subset and the Office SA 2268. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, degree in nursing who agree, upon comple- for Reintegration Programs shall develop an Mr. INOUYE, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. OBAMA, tion of such program, to accept a commis- appropriate program of services and informa- Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. BIDEN, Ms. MIKUL- sion as an officer in the nurse corps of the tion. SKI, Mrs. DOLE, Mr. REED, Mr. Armed Forces. LIEBERMAN, and Ms. COLLINS) sub- (B) The total amount of funds made avail- SA 2267. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for him- mitted an amendment intended to be able for scholarships by an accredited school self and Mr. ISAKSON) submitted an of nursing under subparagraph (A) for each amendment intended to be proposed by proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appropriations for fiscal officer serving on the faculty of that school him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize under this subsection shall be not less than year 2008 for military activities of the appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the amount equal to an entry-level full-time military activities of the Department Department of Defense, for military faculty member of that school for each year of Defense, for military construction, construction, and for defense activities that such officer so serves on the faculty of and for defense activities of the De- of the Department of Energy, to pre- that school. (C) The total number of scholarships pro- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- scribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other pur- vided by an accredited school of nursing tary personnel strengths for such fiscal under subparagraph (A) for each officer serv- year, and for other purposes; which was poses; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ing on the faculty of that school under this ordered to lie on the table; as follows: subsection shall be such number as the Sec- At the end of subtitle D of title V, add the At the end of title VII, add the following: retary of Defense shall specify for purposes following: SEC. 703. SENSE OF SENATE ON COLLABORA- of this subsection. TIONS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT SEC. 555. NURSE MATTERS. (d) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CERTAIN NURSE OFFI- OF DEFENSE AND THE DEPARTMENT (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense CERS FOR EDUCATION AS NURSES.— OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ON HEALTH may provide for the carrying out of each of (1) IN GENERAL.—One of the programs under CARE FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS. the programs described in subsections (b) this section may be a program in which the (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate makes the fol- through (f). Secretary provides scholarships to commis- lowing findings: (b) SERVICE OF NURSE OFFICERS AS FACULTY sioned officers of the nurse corps of the (1) There have been recent collaborations IN EXCHANGE FOR COMMITMENT TO ADDITIONAL Armed Force concerned described in para- between the Department of Defense, the De- SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES.— graph (2) who enter into an agreement department of Veterans Affairs, and the civil- (1) IN GENERAL.—One of the programs under scribed in paragraph (4) for the participation ian medical community for purposes of pro- this section may be a program in which cov- of such officers in an educational program of viding high quality medical care to Amer- ered commissioned officers with a graduate an accredited school of nursing leading to a ica’s wounded warriors. One such collabora- degree in nursing or a related field who are graduate degree in nursing.

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The Armed Forces described in this paragraph is (B) Payment by the institution of higher a nurse officer who has served not less than education concerned of a salary and other Chair, pursuant to Executive Order 20 years on active duty in the Armed Forces compensation to which other similarly situ- 12131, as amended, reappoints the fol- and is otherwise eligible for retirement from ated faculty members of the institution of lowing Member to the President’s Ex- the Armed Forces. higher education would be entitled. port Council: the Honorable MIKE ENZI (3) SCOPE OF SCHOLARSHIPS.—Amounts in a (C) If the amount of pay and other com- of Wyoming. scholarship provided a nurse officer under pensation payable by the institution of high- f this subsection may be utilized by the officer er education concerned for service as an as- to pay the costs of tuition, fees, and other sociate full-time faculty member is less than NATIONAL PURPLE HEART educational expenses of the officer in partici- the basic pay to which the individual was en- RECOGNITION DAY pating in an educational program described titled immediately before retirement from Mr. REED. Mr. President, I ask unan- in paragraph (1). the Armed Forces, payment of an amount (4) AGREEMENT.—An agreement of a nurse equal to the difference between such basic imous consent that the Armed Services officer described in this paragraph is the pay and such payment and other compensa- Committee be discharged from further agreement of the officer— tion. consideration of S. Con. Res. 27 and (A) to participate in an educational pro- (g) ADMINISTRATION AND DURATION OF PRO- that the Senate then proceed to its gram described in paragraph (1); and GRAMS.— consideration. (B) upon graduation from such educational (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without program— lish requirements and procedures for the ad- objection, it is so ordered. (i) to serve not less than two years as a ministration of the programs authorized by The clerk will report the concurrent full-time faculty member of an accredited this section. Such requirements and proce- school of nursing; and resolution by title. dures shall include procedures for selecting The assistant legislative clerk read (ii) to undertake such activities as the Sec- participating schools of nursing. as follows: retary considers appropriate to encourage (2) DURATION.—Any program carried out current and prospective nurses to pursue under this section shall continue for not less A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 27) service in the nurse corps of the Armed than two years. supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Forces. (3) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than two years Purple Heart Recognition Day.’’ (e) TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR RETIRING after commencing any program under this There being no objection, the Senate NURSE OFFICERS QUALIFIED AS FACULTY.— section, the Secretary shall assess the re- proceeded to consider the concurrent (1) IN GENERAL.—One of the programs under sults of such program and determine whether this section may be a program in which the resolution. or not to continue such program. The assess- Mr. REED. I ask unanimous consent Secretary provides to commissioned officers ment of any program shall be based on meas- of the nurse corps of the Armed Force con- that the amendment at the desk be urable criteria, information concerning re- considered and agreed to, the resolu- cerned described in paragraph (2) the assist- sults, and such other matters as the Sec- ance described in paragraph (3) to assist such retary considers appropriate. tion, as amended, be agreed to, the pre- officers in obtaining and fulfilling positions (4) CONTINUATION.—The Secretary may con- amble be agreed to, the motions to reas full-time faculty members of an accred- tinue carrying out any program under this consider be laid upon the table en bloc, ited school of nursing after retirement from section that the Secretary determines, pur- and that any statements relating the Armed Forces. suant to an assessment under paragraph (3), thereto be printed in the RECORD. (2) COVERED NURSE OFFICERS.—A commis- to continue to carry out. In continuing to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sioned officer of the nurse corps of the carry out a program, the Secretary may Armed Forces described in this paragraph is objection, it is so ordered. modify the terms of the program within the a nurse officer who— The amendment (No. 2269) was agreed scope of this section. The continuation of (A) has served an aggregate of at least 20 to, as follows: any program may include its expansion to years on active duty or in reserve active sta- On page 2 line 8 strike ‘‘requests that the include additional participating schools of tus in the Armed Forces; President issue a proclamation calling on’’ nursing. (B) is eligible for retirement from the and insert ‘‘calls upon’’. (h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms Armed Forces; and ‘‘school of nursing’’ and ‘‘accredited’’ have The concurrent resolution (S. Con. (C) possesses a doctoral or master degree in the meaning given those terms in section 801 Res. 27), as amended, was agreed to. nursing or a related field which qualifies the of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. The preamble was agreed to. nurse officer to discharge the position of 296). The concurrent resolution, as amend- nurse instructor at an accredited school of ed, with its preamble, reads as follows: nursing. Mr. REED (for Mrs. CLINTON) SA 2269. S. CON. RES. 27 (3) ASSISTANCE.—The assistance described proposed an amendment to the concur- in this paragraph is assistance as follows: Whereas the Purple Heart is the oldest rent resolution S. Con. Res. 27, sup- military decoration in the world in present (A) Career placement assistance. porting the goals and ideals of ‘‘Na- (B) Continuing education. use; (C) Stipends (in an amount specified by the tional Purple Heart Recognition Day’’; Whereas the Purple Heart is awarded in Secretary). as follows: the name of the President of the United (4) AGREEMENT.—A nurse officer provided On page 2 line 8 strike ‘‘requests that the States to members of the Armed Forces who assistance under this subsection shall enter President issue a proclamation calling on’’ are wounded in a conflict with an enemy into an agreement with the Secretary to and insert ‘‘calls upon’’. force or are wounded while held by an enemy serve as a full-time faculty member of an ac- f force as prisoners of war, and is awarded credited school of nursing for such period as posthumously to the next of kin of members the Secretary shall provide in the agree- NOTICE OF HEARING of the Armed Forces who are killed in a con- ment. Mr. KERRY. I would like to inform flict with an enemy force or who die of (f) BENEFITS FOR RETIRED NURSE OFFICERS Members that the Committee on Small wounds received in a conflict with an enemy ACCEPTING APPOINTMENT AS FACULTY.— Business and Entrepreneurship will force; (1) IN GENERAL.—One of the programs under Whereas the Purple Heart was established this section may be a program in which the hold a hearing entitled ‘‘Increasing on August 7, 1782, during the Revolutionary Secretary provides to any individual de- Government Accountability and Ensur- War, when General George Washington scribed in paragraph (2) the benefits specified ing Fairness in Small Business Con- issued an order establishing the Honorary in paragraph (3). tracting,’’ on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, Badge of Distinction, otherwise known as (2) COVERED INDIVIDUALS.—An individual at 2:00 p.m. in room 428A of the Russell the Badge of Military Merit; described in this paragraph is an individual Senate Office Building. Whereas the award of the Purple Heart who— ceased with the end of the Revolutionary f (A) is retired from the Armed Forces after War, but was revived in 1932, the 200th anni- service as a commissioned officer in the PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR versary of George Washington’s birth, out of nurse corps of the Armed Forces; Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask respect for his memory and military achieve- (B) holds a graduate degree in nursing; and unanimous consent that Nikhil Sahai ments; and (C) serves as a full-time faculty member of Whereas observing National Purple Heart an accredited school of nursing. and Lauren Hughes of my staff be Recognition Day is a fitting tribute to (3) BENEFITS.—The benefits specified in granted floor privileges for the dura- George Washington and to the more than this paragraph shall include the following: tion of today’s session. 1,535,000 recipients of the Purple Heart, ap- (A) Payment of retired or retirement pay The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proximately 550,000 of whom are still living: without reduction based on receipt of pay or objection, it is so ordered. Now, therefore, be it

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:01 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY6.056 S16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMSENATE S9292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 16, 2007 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team was Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- resentatives concurring), That Congress— most recently mobilized in September 2005 resentatives concurring), That Congress— (1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Na- and departed for Iraq in March 2006; (1) commends the 1st Brigade Combat tional Purple Heart Recognition Day’’; Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team re- Team/34th Infantry Division of the Min- (2) encourages all people in the United cently completed the longest continuous de- nesota National Guard upon its completion States to learn about the history of the Pur- ployment of any United States military unit of the longest continuous deployment of any ple Heart and to honor its recipients; and during Operation Iraqi Freedom; United States military unit during Oper- (3) calls upon the people of the United Whereas during its deployment, the 1st ation Iraqi Freedom; States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, Brigade Combat Team completed 5,200 com- (2) recognizes the achievements of the activities, and programs to demonstrate sup- bat logistics patrols, secured 2,400,000 convoy members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team port for members of the Armed Forces who miles, and discovered 462 improvised explo- and their exemplary service to the United have been awarded the Purple Heart. sive devices (IEDs) prior to detonation; States; and (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to f Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team processed over 1,500,000 million vehicles and transmit a copy of this resolution to the Ad- COMMENDING THE MINNESOTA 400,000 Iraqis into entry control points with- jutant General of the Minnesota National NATIONAL GUARD out any insurgent penetrations; Guard for appropriate display. Mr. REED. I ask unanimous consent Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team cap- f tured over 400 suspected insurgents; that the Senate proceed to the imme- Whereas more than 1,400 members of the ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 17, diate consideration of S. Con. Res. 41 1st Brigade Combat Team reenlisted during 2007 submitted earlier today. deployment and 21 members became United Mr. REED. Mr. President, I ask unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The States citizens during deployment; clerk will report the concurrent resolu- Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team imous consent that when the Senate tion by title. helped start 2 Iraqi newspapers that provide completes its business today, it stand The assistant legislative clerk read news to the local population and publish sto- adjourned until 10 a.m., Tuesday, July as follows: ries on reconstruction progress; 17; that on Tuesday, following the Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team prayer and pledge, the Journal of pro- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 41) completed 137 reconstruction projects; commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/ ceedings be approved to date, the Whereas the deployment of the 1st Brigade 34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota Na- morning hour be deemed expired, and Combat Team in Iraq was extended by 125 tional Guard upon its completion of the the time for the two leaders reserved days in January 2007; longest continuous deployment of any for their use later in the day; that Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team and United States military unit during Oper- its members are now returning to the United there then be a period of morning busi- ation Iraqi Freedom. States to loving families and a grateful Na- ness for 60 minutes, with Senators per- There being no objection, the Senate tion; mitted to speak therein for up to 10 proceeded to consider the concurrent Whereas the families of the members of the minutes each, with the first half under resolution. 1st Brigade Combat Team have waited pa- the control of the Republicans and the Mr. REED. I ask unanimous consent tiently for their loved ones to return and en- second half under the control of the that the concurrent resolution be dured many hardships during this lengthy majority; that following morning busi- agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, deployment; ness, the Senate resume consideration the motion to reconsider be laid upon Whereas the employers of the soldiers and of H.R. 1585; that on Tuesday, the Sen- family members of the 1st Brigade/34th In- the table, and that any statements re- fantry Division have displayed patriotism ate recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. lating thereto be printed in the over profit by keeping positions saved for the for the respective conference work pe- RECORD. returning soldiers and supporting the fami- riods; further that the mandatory The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lies during the difficult days of this long de- quorum required under rule XXII with objection, it is so ordered. ployment, and these employers of the sol- respect to the cloture motions filed The concurrent resolution (S. Con. diers and their families are great corporate today be waived. Res. 41) was agreed to. citizens through their support of our armed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The preamble was agreed to. forces and their family members; objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution, with its Whereas communities throughout the Mid- west are now integral participants in the f preamble, reads as follows: Minnesota National Guard’s extensive Be- S. CON. RES. 41 yond the Yellow Ribbon reintegration pro- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th gram that will help members of the 1st Bri- TOMORROW Infantry Division of the Minnesota National gade Combat Team return to normal life; Mr. REED. Mr. President, if there is Guard, known as the Red Bull Division, is and no further business today, I now ask headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th unanimous consent that the Senate Infantry Division has performed admirably and is made up of some 3,700 hard-working stand adjourned under the previous and courageous Minnesotans and some 1,300 and courageously, putting service to country more soldiers from other Midwestern States; over personal interests and gaining the grat- order. Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team has itude and respect of Minnesotans, Mid- There being no objection, the Senate, a long history of service to the United westerners, and all Americans: Now, there- at 7:50 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, States, beginning with the Civil War; fore, be it July 17, 2007, at 10 a.m.

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NICHOLAS DAVID FUSTON FOR piece of legislation ordered the removal of cer- also produced some very accomplished indi- THE AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT tain junkyards and overly intrusive advertising viduals. Anson Burlingame, born in New Ber- along our nation’s highways. She also cham- lin, was a Member of Congress from Massa- HON. SAM GRAVES pioned the creation and strengthening of the chusetts from 1855–1861. He later was an OF MISSOURI Head Start program, which has helped ensure Ambassador and negotiated the treaty be- that all children have access to vital early- tween the United States and China. Henry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES childhood education, regardless of their par- Bennett, another New Berlin native, served in Monday, July 16, 2007 ents’ income. Congress from 1849–1859. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly After her time as First Lady, Lady Bird con- Madam Speaker, I am honored to represent pause to recognize Nicholas David Fuston, a tinued to show leadership in the causes dear such a historic community still thriving in the very special young man who has exemplified to her, especially the preservation of our wild- twenty-first century. Please join me in con- the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- life. In 1970, she published her diaries of her gratulating New Berlin on their exciting bicen- ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts time as First Lady, White House Diary, which tennial celebration. of America, Troop 376, and by earning the detailed her pioneering accomplishments and most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. inspired young women across the country. In f Nicholas has been very active with his 1982, Lady Bird founded the National troop, participating in many Scout activities. Wildflower Research Center, which works to JOEL STERLING HUMBLE FOR THE Over the years Nicholas has been involved in expand the sustainable use and conservation AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT Scouting, he has earned 31 merit badges and of wildflowers and plants. She also served as held numerous leadership positions, serving National Geographic Society trustee emeritus HON. SAM GRAVES as Patrol Leader, Den Chief, Quartermaster, and Kennedy Center Honorary Chair. Librarian, Troop Guide and Senior Patrol As a result of her numerous good works, OF MISSOURI Leader. Nicholas is also a Brotherhood Mem- Lady Bird Johnson earned the Presidential IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber in the Order of the Arrow and a Warrior in Medal of Freedom in 1977 and the Congres- Monday, July 16, 2007 the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. sional Gold Medal in 1988. These honors For his Eagle Scout project, Nicholas were well deserved and serve as testament to Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly planned and supervised the reconstruction the exemplary life of Lady Bird Johnson. pause to recognize Joel Sterling Humble, a and enlargement of a shelter by a pond at the Mrs. Johnson’s passage yesterday is a tre- very special young man who has exemplified Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary in mendous loss for the Johnson family and for the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- Liberty, Missouri. Nicholas has also attended our country. It is with great sadness that I ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts the National High Adventures Camp, and has pass on my condolences to Lady Bird John- of America, Troop 205, and by earning the earned the 12 Month Camper Award and the son’s family and friends, but with great pride most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. 100 Nights Camper Award. that I honor her incredible life and accomplish- Joel has been very active with his troop, Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join ments. participating in many scout activities. Over the me in commending Nicholas David Fuston for f years Joel has been involved in scouting, he his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of has earned 39 merit badges and held numer- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- TRIBUTE TO NEW BERLIN, NEW ous leadership positions, serving as Assistant ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. YORK CELEBRATING ITS 200TH Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Librarian ANNIVERSARY f and Scribe. For his Eagle Scout project, Joel cleared a STATEMENT HONORING THE LIFE HON. MICHAEL A. ARCURI 1⁄4-mile long fence of overgrown brush and de- OF CLAUDIA TAYLOR ‘‘LADY OF NEW YORK bris at the Blue Springs Cemetery. Joel has BIRD’’ JOHNSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earned the highest award offered in the Cubs Monday, July 16, 2007 scout program, the Arrow of Light Award in HON. AL GREEN April 2002. OF TEXAS Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in recognition of the town of New Berlin in my me in commending Joel Sterling Humble for congressional district in upstate New York. Monday, July 16, 2007 his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of This year, New Berlin is celebrating the 200th America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, anniversary of its founding. ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. I rise to commemorate the life and outstanding New Berlin has planned a series of events works of Claudia Taylor ‘‘Lady Bird’’ Johnson, to celebrate its bicentennial, including con- f the former First Lady of the United States. certs, parades and reenactments. A folk paint- Lady Bird Johnson was born on December ing by Jim Parker, which recreates the town’s PERSONAL EXPLANATION 22, 1912, to Thomas Jefferson Taylor and map from 1870, will be unveiled on July 21st. Minnie Lee Patillo. As a child, Lady Bird was A community of over 2,800 residents, New a tremendous student who expressed great Berlin is located on the Unadilla River in HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE love for classical literature before going on to Chenango County. There are five hamlets in OF HAWAII earn degrees in art and journalism from the the town: the Village of New Berlin, South IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University of Texas in 1933 and 1934. She New Berlin, Holmesville, Amblerville and Monday, July 16, 2007 married Lyndon Baines Johnson on November Chenango Lake. 17, 1934. New Berlin enjoys a rich history. The first Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Madam Speaker, I re- When Lyndon Johnson became the 36th settler, Daniel Scribner, arrived in 1790, and gret that I had to return to my district early and President of the United States, Lady Bird the town was partitioned from Norwich in missed rollcall vote no. 584 through vote no. showed groundbreaking leadership in devel- 1807. New Berlin is home to Preferred Manor, 606. Had I been present, I would have voted oping new opportunities for our First Ladies. which was built in 1831 and served as a stop ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 584, 596, and 606. I Lady Bird conceptualized and secured con- on the Underground Railroad. Now listed on would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 585, gressional support for the Highway Beautifi- the National Register of Historic Places, Pre- 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, cation Act, which President Johnson signed ferred Manor features one of only two indoor 595, 597, 598, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, and into law on October 22, 1965. This important weather vanes in existence. The town has 605.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:23 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.001 E16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E1526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2007 FREE THE ISRAELI SOLDIERS For his Eagle Scout project, Dirk con- for generations to come, is commendable. As structed a 270-foot walking trail at Green Hills a performer, Mr. Smith has had the privilege SPEECH OF of Platte Wildlife Preserve. His project con- to perform with such greats as Shirley HON. STENY H. HOYER sisted of preparing the ground for the trail, Murdock, and notable jazz musicians like the pruning trees, removing brush, spreading late Keter Betts, Buck Hill and the late Ronnie OF MARYLAND mulch, and lining the trail with rocks. Wells. For more than 5 years, Mr. Smith was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join a featured male vocalist for the East Coast Thursday, July 12, 2007 me in commending Dirk Paul Hudson for his Jazz Festival. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Mr. Smith has spent years enriching the cul- call for the immediate and unconditional re- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- tural and musical life of District residents. I am lease of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev, ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. pleased to join the Washington area in recog- Israeli soldiers who, as of today, have now f nizing Mr. Smith’s service and contributions to been held captive by Hezbollah terrorists for a our community as he celebrates his recent full year. TRIBUTE TO RICHARD ‘‘DICK’’ birthday. On July 12, 2006, a month-long military con- SMITH flict between Israel and Hezbollah was insti- f gated when the armored humvee Ehud and HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Eldad were riding in was bombarded by COLLEGE COST REDUCTION ACT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Hezbollah rockets. OF 2007 Ehud and Eldad were captured during the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF course of this unprovoked attack and have Monday, July 16, 2007 been held hostage ever since. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today I rec- HON. PETER HOEKSTRA In February of this year, I had the pleasure ognize the achievements of one of my con- OF MICHIGAN of welcoming Ehud Goldwasser’s energetic stituents, Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Smith, who has gen- wife, Karnit, to the U.S. Capitol. She told me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erously contributed to the preservation and how trying it has been to live without the ‘‘the Wednesday, July 11, 2007 continuance of jazz music and culture. With love of her life’’ and how her once bright deepest honor, I am proud to present this trib- Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today hopes of raising a family with Ehud are now ute to Mr. Smith, a contributor of our American in opposition to H.R. 2669, the College Cost in peril due to the cowardly and illegal acts of culture. Reduction Act of 2007. A classic Democrat a terrorist organization whose only goal is the bait and switch proposal. destruction of her homeland. It is my hope that For the past 8 years, Mr. Smith has dili- What the Democrats propose is a historic when I meet with Karnit again in August, Ehud gently worked as music coordinator for Jazz investment in student aid—what they deliver is will once again be by her side. Night located at a Southwest Washington massive new entitlement spending on pro- Terrorist acts like the kidnapping of Ehud church. The mission of Jazz Night is to grams controlled and run by their friends. and Eldad are not military actions between present, preserve, document, and perpetuate These new entitlement programs, which are warring nations. They are despicable crimes the original art form of jazz as it has been exempt from annual congressional review, are that tear families apart and shroud entire com- practiced for over 75 years. Jazz Night pro- replete with layers of bureaucracy, rules and munities in grief and suffering. As the leader vides a venue for local jazz legends and con- regulations, and require virtually no account- of the free and democratic world, the United temporary musicians throughout the D.C. Met- ability to the American taxpayer. States has a responsibility to condemn such ropolitan area to perform for people of all attacks whenever and wherever they occur, ages, experiences and backgrounds. If the Democrats were serious about stem- and to help advance peaceful solutions to on- Mr. Smith dedicates his life to jazz, and his ming the dramatic rise in college education going crises whenever they can be reached. involvement and participation in such pro- costs, they would not use a reconciliation To that end, I stand by Karnit Goldwasser, grams as Jazz Night reflects his sincerity and bill—a vehicle meant for deficit reduction—to I stand by Israel, and I stand by like-minded devotion to his cause. In collaboration with push their agenda. activists throughout the world in calling for the Jazz Night Mr. Smith works to provide out- Yes, the legislation provides cuts to student immediate and unconditional release of Ehud reach by presenting jazz musicians and loan providers estimated at $18.58 billion over Goldwasser and Eldad Regev—courageous hosting jazz performances in community cen- 5 years, but instead of using that money to individuals who answered Israel’s call to serve ters, senior citizen facilities and nursing lower the deficit as is custom, this legislation and who have sacrificed greatly in fighting for homes. Music education is also provided for actually spends $17.13 billion (almost 92 per- the democratic principles for which our two young people through a program designed to cent) during that same period on multiple pro- countries stand. develop and nurture emerging musicians. This grams—including 9 new areas of mandatory program serves often neglected sectors of our Federal entitlement spending. f community by supporting and developing the This bill will not improve access to higher DIRK PAUL HUDSON FOR THE youth. By doing this Mr. Smith hopes to erase education for low and middle-income Ameri- AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT as much of the negativity and violence that cans. In fact, it has the potential to cost stu- threatens many communities. dent borrowers and their parents thousands of HON. SAM GRAVES Furthermore, Mr. Smith wishes to bridge the dollars more in interest on Federal student gap between the youth and the jazz tradition loans by wiping out the interest rate discounts OF MISSOURI by recognizing the youth as a vital part of our currently available to borrowers. Furthermore, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jazz community, and by exposing them to this legislation could lead to the elimination of Monday, July 16, 2007 music other than hip hop which often satu- consumer choice and lender competition, mak- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly rates their environment. ing it a boon to the Direct Loan Program. pause to recognize Dirk Paul Hudson, a very Mr. Smith has tirelessly and unselfishly de- In recent years, the Direct Loan Program’s special young man who has exemplified the voted his life to the conservation of jazz. He market share has fallen to 22 percent because finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by is one of the founding members of Lettum schools have chosen to participate in the taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of Play, an organization formed in the 1950s that FFEL Program instead. Cutting the successful America, Troop 249, and by earning the most gave musicians a venue to perform. Mr. Smith FFEL program is a back-handed way to in- prestigious award of Eagle Scout. serves as a mentor to many emerging musi- crease the competitive position of direct lend- Dirk has been very active with his troop, cians in the Washington area. Without the in- ing, a program that up until now has been participating in many scout activities. Over the cessant efforts of Mr. Smith, D.C. jazz as we withering on the vine through the voluntary at- years Dirk has been involved in scouting, he know it would cease to exist. trition of colleges. has earned 40 merit badges and held numer- In addition to being a vocalist, the former I urge my colleagues to join me in opposing ous leadership positions, serving as Senior Washington Redskin is truly a legend in the H.R. 2669. Our students deserve more from Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Scribe. Dirk D.C. area. His mission, to ensure that the his- us than to play politics with their college edu- is also a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. tory of jazz in Washington, DC is preserved cation.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:23 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.006 E16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1527 COMMEMORATING SAFRAN DRIVE the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- works there and goes out of her way to make IN THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts everyone feel like part of the team. While her TEXAS of America, Troop 376, and by earning the family will benefit from spending more time most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. with Patti in her retirement, her coworkers and HON. KENNY MARCHANT Eric has been very active with his troop, customers are truly sad to see her go. OF TEXAS participating in many scout activities. Over the During her retirement, Patti is looking for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years Eric has been involved in scouting, he ward to splitting her time between her home in has earned 34 merit badges and held numer- Roseville and their cabin in Cascade Shores. Monday, July 16, 2007 ous leadership positions, serving as Patrol She also plans to continue traveling, as she Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Scribe, Quar- enjoys taking cruises with her family to Alaska, today to express my gratitude to the contribu- termaster and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Mexico, the Caribbean, and through the east tions of the companies of the Safran Group Eric is also an Ordeal Member in the Order of coast. I join everyone who knows Patti in and to commemorate the naming of Safran the Arrow and a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic- wishing her many happy moments in retire- Drive in Grand Prairie, Texas. O-Say. ment, and thanking her for the joy she brings The Safran Group companies of Turbomeca For his Eagle Scout project, Eric planned to everyone she knows. USA, Microturbo Inc. and Sagem Avionics and supervised the construction of a 24-foot f have played a substantial role in providing re- handicap accessible walking bridge over a sources, jobs and business growth in Grand ditch at the earnest Shepherd Youth Center in STATEMENT UPON THE INTRODUC- Prairie and have shown tremendous commit- Liberty, Missouri. Erik has also attended three TION OF THE ‘‘SOCIAL SECURITY ment to the community. All three companies National High Adventures Camps, and has NUMBER PRIVACY AND IDEN- show strong growth potential and together earned the 12 Month Camper Award and the TITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT they already employ more than 500 people 100 Nights Camper Award. OF 2007’’ from the surrounding area. Once named, Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Safran Drive will adjoin these companies’ me in commending Eric Edward Adams for his HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY headquarters and will facilitate the sharing of accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of OF NEW YORK resources and personnel. America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Turbomeca USA has grown from a small, ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Monday, July 16, 2007 five-man operation in 1980 to a corporation f that now employs more than 400 highly Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I rise trained and dedicated people. It offers a wide TRIBUTE TO PATTI WINKLER today to introduce the ‘‘Social Security Num- range of overhaul and repair services for heli- ber Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act of copter engines, modules and accessories and HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE 2007.’’ As Chairman of the Subcommittee on serves single aircraft operators and fleets of OF CALIFORNIA Social Security, I am proud to introduce this more than 100 aircrafts. Turbomeca has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bipartisan bill along with my chief cosponsor, the Ranking Member of the subcommittee, proudly provided the engines that power the Monday, July 16, 2007 U.S. Coast Guard HH–65 Search and Rescue SAM JOHNSON. We are also joined by Mem- Helicopter fleet and that of the U.S. Army Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, I would bers of the Committee on Ways and Means, Light Utility Helicopter fleet. like to take a moment to pay tribute to a re- which has jurisdiction over the Social Security Microturbo Inc. has also supported our markable woman, whom I have known for number (SSN). This bill is modeled after legis- armed services, shipping more than 1,000 tur- over 30 years. On July 20, 2007, Patti Winkler lation sponsored in prior Congresses by our bojet engines to the U.S. Army and Air Force will retire after 34 years working for See’s friends and former colleagues Congressman for their aerial targets programs. It also main- Candies. CLAY SHAW, and the late Congressman Bob tains, repairs and overhauls the gas turbine Patti Winkler was born in Canada and Matsui, who were our predecessors on the starting system installed in the U.S. Navy’s moved to the United States as a child. She subcommittee. T45 Hawk trainer aircraft and the Canadian lived with her mother, father, brothers and sis- The bill is the subcommittee’s response to Forces Hawk 100 NATO aircraft. ters in South Sacramento, CA, until the late the growing problem of identity theft. Our sub- Sagem Avionics supplements the products eighties when the family moved to Roseville. committee has held 16 hearings on identity and services of Turbomeca and Microturbo, Today, Patti still lives in Roseville and shares theft and the misuse of Social Security num- especially in the commercial sector as it pro- her home with her mother, Rita, her two sis- bers since 2000. Numerous experts have testi- vides technical support, MRO services and ters Maxine and Mary Jane, her nephew fied that identity theft is greatly facilitated by marketing and sales of commercial aerospace Robbie, and five dogs. Patti enjoys visiting her the easy availability of SSNs in public and pri- products. Sagem will soon be headquartered family cabin in Cascade Shores, where she vate sector records and because of the ramp- adjacent to the other two Safran Group com- and her sisters spend time boating in Scott’s ant use of the number as an individual identi- panies on Safran Drive, creating a powerful Flat Lake, pulling the children behind on fier. Once obtained, criminals use the SSN to hub of aircraft resources and greatly sup- tubes, and then returning to the cabin at the impersonate their victims or unlock access to porting the people of Grand Prairie with its ex- end of the day to play card games. their good credit histories to open new ac- panding workforce. In her life, Patti’s family has always come counts. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I first. She takes great pleasure in accom- Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing honor and recognize these three great compa- panying her mother to play bingo, helping her crimes in the United States. Research by the nies in my district for the economic opportuni- nephew through college, and cooking one of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2003 ties that they create and the outstanding com- her famous BLT sandwiches for anyone in the found that almost 5 percent of the adult popu- munity presence they provide. I am privileged family. Her loving and generous spirit is par- lation of the U.S.—some ten million people— to commemorate Safran Drive as a symbol of ticularly evident during the Christmas season, were victims of some kind of identity theft in the great things to come from these esteemed as she cooks for her family and brings cookies just a single 12-month period. A more recent corporations. and toffee in for her coworkers. private sector survey estimated the number of As a frequent customer, I always look for- f victims at 15 million in the 12 months prior to ward to seeing Patti when I visit the See’s August 2006. ERIC EDWARD ADAMS FOR THE Candies store in Roseville. Patti began work- Identity theft ruins individuals’ good names AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT ing for See’s in November 1973 at the Arden and destroys their credit ratings. Identity Fair Mall. Both her mother and sister Janie thieves have stolen the homes of elderly retir- HON. SAM GRAVES also worked for See’s. On September 29, ees, and have caused innocent persons to be OF MISSOURI 1988, she opened the See’s store in Roseville, arrested when crimes are committed under a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which she managed until 2003. Patti knows falsified identity. It has even ruined the future the workings of the shop better than anyone credit ratings of young children. Monday, July 16, 2007 else, and is special not only to the store’s cus- The FTC reports that individuals spend $5 Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly tomers, but also to the people she works with, billion a year attempting to recover their good pause to recognize Eric Edward Adams, a who truly cherish Patti’s friendship. She makes names and credit histories. Annual surveys very special young man who has exemplified the shop warm and inviting to anyone who find that businesses lose more than $50 billion

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(This truncation stand- gently to increase the integrity and security of how the SSN is used, in order to better protect ard does not change the permissible uses of the Social Security number, and the proce- the SSN from identity thieves and other crimi- the SSN.) dures used in issuing numbers and cards. But nals. I am proud to sponsor this bill and to join State law governing use of SSNs would not despite its value as a key facilitator of identity my colleagues as we move this legislation for- be preempted where state law is stronger. theft crimes, SSA has essentially no control ward. The National Research Council would be over how the Social Security number is used A summary of the bill follows. required to conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of banning the use of the SSN as by other governmental agencies or the private PROVISIONS RELATED TO SOCIAL SECURITY an authenticator. sector. The SSN was originally created for NUMBERS (SSNS) IN THE PUBLIC AND PRI- SSA’s use in the administration of the Social VATE SECTORS ENFORCEMENT Security programs. Its use has grown, piece- Federal, State, and local governments New criminal penalties (up to 5 years im- meal, by the federal government as a result of would be prohibited from: prisonment and fine up to $250,000) and civil penalties (up to $5,000 per incident) would be regulation or legislation, wherever a unique Selling SSNs (limited exceptions would be allowed, such as to facilitate law enforce- created for violations of the law relating to identifier was needed for official government ment and national security, to ensure the ac- the display, sale, purchase, or misuse of the purposes. However, no law of general applica- curacy of credit and insurance underwriting SSN, offering to acquire an additional SSN bility explicitly allows or specifically requires information and certain other Fair Credit for a fee, and for selling or transferring one’s the private sector to collect, sell, or use the Reporting Act purposes, for tax purposes, for own SSN. SSN to the extent that it is done so today. Al- research purposes, and to the extent author- Prison sentences would be enhanced for though the Social Security Act requires gov- ized by the Social Security Act). Further ex- SSN misuse associated with repeat offenders ernment entities to protect the confidentiality of ceptions may be made for other purposes by (up to 10 years), drug trafficking or crimes of violence (up to 20 years), or terrorism (up to the SSN, no law exists that generally protects regulation. Displaying SSNs to the general public, in- 25 years). the privacy of the SSN in the private sector. cluding on the Internet. New criminal penalties (as much as 20 The Government Accountability Office Displaying SSNs on checks issued for pay- years in prison and fine up to $250,000) and (GAO) and other law enforcement experts ment and accompanying documents. civil penalties (up to $5,000 per incident) have testified before the subcommittee that Displaying SSNs on identification cards would be created for Social Security Admin- the current patchwork of laws that regulate and tags issued to employees or their fami- istration employees who fraudulently sell or how businesses and government agencies lies; patients and students at public institu- transfer SSNs or Social Security cards. use and disclose personally identifiable infor- tions; and Medicare cards. The bill permits enforcement by the Social Employing prisoners in jobs that provide Security Administration (which would have mation in their records leaves large gaps in them with access to SSNs. civil monetary penalty authority); the De- protection for the SSN. While financial serv- Requiring the transmission of SSNs over partment of Justice (which enforces criminal ices and consumer reporting agencies are the Internet without encryption or other se- violations of federal law); and state attor- subject to some regulation controlling how and curity measures. neys general (who would be granted civil en- when they may disclose SSNs to third parties, The private sector would be prohibited forcement authority over private-sector there are limitations in these protections. from: users and state and local government). In ad- Selling or purchasing SSNs (limited excep- dition, individual victims affected by viola- Moreover, other industries remain completely tions would be made for law enforcement (in- free to buy and sell personal information about tions of this bill by federal agencies would be cluding child support enforcement); national provided with limited legal recourse to stop individuals with whom they have no business security; public health; health or safety an agency’s violation and recover any actual relationship. Sophisticated identity thieves emergency situations; tax purposes; to en- damages they may have suffered. have taken advantage of the gaps in protec- sure the accuracy of credit and insurance un- f tion and have been able to pose as users of derwriting information and certain other personal information for purportedly legitimate Fair Credit Reporting Act purposes; if inci- HONORING THE CREATIVE purposes, gaining access to hundreds of thou- dental to the sale, lease or merger of a busi- ACHIEVEMENTS OF LAURA ness; to administer employee or government ELISABETH ULRICH sands of SSNs sold by information brokers. benefits; for some research; or with the indi- Stalkers are also able to capitalize on the lack vidual’s affirmative, written consent). Fur- of protection for Social Security numbers and ther exceptions may be made for other pur- HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER use them to locate and track their targets. poses by regulation. OF LOUISIANA For these reasons, the legislation we intro- Displaying SSNs to the general public, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duce today will restrict the ability of govern- cluding on the Internet. ment agencies, private businesses and others Displaying SSNs on checks. Monday, July 16, 2007 Requiring the transmission of SSNs over to sell, purchase or publicly display Social Se- the Internet without encryption or other se- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise curity numbers. In recognition that a general curity measures. today to celebrate Laura Elisabeth Ulrich, a prohibition may disrupt legitimate government Making unnecessary disclosures of another senior at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, uses and business practices that rely on the individual’s SSN to government agencies. LA, who at the young age of 19 was invited SSN, certain exceptions are made for law en- Displaying the SSN on cards or tags issued to participate in the prestigious Rome Festival forcement purposes, national security, public to employees, their family members, or Opera. The festival was held in Rome from other individuals. health, where the health or safety of an indi- Displaying the SSN on cards or tags issued June 28 though July 13, 2007. vidual is at risk in an emergency situation, to to access goods, services, or benefits. Ulrich was selected to be the understudy for ensure the accuracy of credit and insurance Public and private sectors would be re- the role of Cherubino in Marriage of Figaro, an underwriting information and certain other Fair quired to safeguard SSNs they have in their opera that is performed in Italian. One of only Credit Reporting Act purposes, for tax compli- possession from unauthorized access by em- 10 Americans selected to perform, Ulrich does ance purposes, if incidental to the sale or ployees or others. not speak Italian fluently; however, she dem- merger of a business, to administer employee Sale, purchase, or display of SSNs in the onstrated the level of talent, skill and experi- public or private sector would be permitted or government benefits, for limited research by regulation in other circumstances, when ence required by the festival’s performers. purposes, with the individual’s affirmative and appropriate. In making this determination, A student of voice under Dr. Laura Thomp- written consent, and to the extent authorized regulators would consider whether the au- son at Louisiana Tech, Ulrich has certainly by the Social Security Act. Further exceptions thorization would serve a compelling public made a name for herself in North Louisiana, may be made for other purposes by regula- interest and would consider the costs and but I believe her experience in Rome fore- tion. Among other new requirements, the bill burdens to the public, government, and busi- shadows a career that will include honor and also restricts the display of SSNs on the Inter- nesses. If sale, purchase, or display were to recognition on the global scale. net, on government documents and identifica- be authorized, the regulation would provide Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join for restrictions to prevent identity theft, tion cards and tags. The bill’s provisions will fraud, deception, crime, and risk of bodily, me in honoring Laura Elisabeth Ulrich whose be enforceable by civil and criminal penalties emotional, or financial harm. natural abilities and dedication to her art will imposed by federal agencies or state attor- A person would be prohibited from obtain- surely transform her into one of our Nation’s neys general; and by a limited ability of citi- ing another person’s SSN to locate or iden- finest vocal performers.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:23 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.014 E16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1529 TERI ZENNER—SOCIAL WORKER viduals should not worry about their personal invasion of Guam on February 25, 1944. After KILLED IN PUBLIC SERVICE safety while striving to protect the most vulner- 45 days of rest and recuperation he was reas- able victims—children. signed to the aircraft carrier USS Ranger, HON. TED POE Social workers are the second highest at- where he remained until his discharge in No- OF TEXAS risk group of people in our society. The first vember 1945. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are peace officers. Social workers deserve our Jack and his friend Murl Ring re-enlisted 3 protection. years later, this time in the U.S. Army. The Monday, July 16, 2007 Madam Speaker, we need to get to a place two friends managed to stay together and Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, I would like to in our country where we no longer have the were assigned to the 34th Regiment of the tell you about the silent war of crime on the need to name laws after murder victims. 24th Infantry when the Korean war broke out. social worker community of America. And that’s just the way it is. The two friends survived when most of the Teri Zenner loved being a social worker. In f 34th was lost in battle, hiding for 3 days be- August 2004, Teri went to check on a routine fore being rescued. Both men were medics visit to a mentally unstable client, to make RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN SO- and they were involved in numerous firefights. sure that he was taking his medication. When CIETY FOR TRAINING AND DE- Jack received a long list of awards and hon- she went into the client’s home, he accosted VELOPMENT EMPLOYEE LEARN- ors for his incredible service, including the Sil- her with a knife and ordered her up into his ING WEEK ver Star, Purple Heart, and 2 Bronze Stars, bedroom, holding her hostage. one with a V for valor, and another for meri- What his intentions for Teri were are not HON. JAMES P. MORAN torious unit actions against an enemy. Jack known. He never got the chance to act on OF VIRGINIA was on active duty for 13 years altogether and them. He lived with his mother and she came IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spent 10 years in the National Guard. home early from work that day. His mother Following his heroic service, Mr. Carter and Monday, July 16, 2007 heard Teri’s cries from the lower level of the his wife Dorothy moved to Brush, Colorado, in house and went to investigate. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I 1961 with their children Jerald, Paul, Jack and Opening the door to her son’s bedroom, the rise today to acknowledge the American Soci- Carol. He has been married to his second wife mother saw Teri being held hostage by her ety for Training & Development, ASTD, as one Alyce for 43 years and they have a wonderful son. Teri, seeing her one opportunity to es- of the largest associations dedicated to work- daughter Lauralyn. Four of Jack’s 5 children cape, ran for the door. As she tried to free place learning and performance professionals, served in the military; Jerold was an Army herself, her captor stabbed her in the throat. and recognize their annual Employee Learning pilot who lost his life in Vietnam. She continued her desperate run for freedom, Week, that is to be held December 3rd Jack worked at the Brush Hospital in both but her attacker gave chase and continued to through the 7th, 2007. the lab and the x-ray department. Jack is well stab her over and over. He then went up to In 1944, ASTD began their first annual con- known in Morgan County for organizing the his bedroom, where he had a chainsaw, and ference. ASTD has widened the profession’s Morgan County Ambulance Service in 1967. continued his assault on Teri with it. Teri focus to connect learning and performance to He organized the meetings, trainings and Zenner was 26 years old. She died because individual and organizational results, and is helped establish bylaws and procedures. This she was trying to make sure that her attacker considered a strong voice in the field of work- volunteer system has been in place until fairly had been taking care of himself. place development. recently. Jack was honored as the Optimist I have met Teri’s husband, Matt, a wonder- Members of ASTD come from more than Citizen of the Year in 1969 and later became ful man—he too is a victim of his wife’s homi- 100 countries and connect locally in 136 U.S. the first Brush Optimist Club President. cide. chapters and 25 global networks. Members Madam Speaker, we are so fortunate to live I would like to thank Congressman DENNIS work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in this great country where freedom is some- MOORE, KS, for bringing this homicide to the in government, as independent consultants, thing that we rarely have to think about and attention of Congress. The issue of social and suppliers. often take for granted. It is simply a way of life worker safety has become vitally important in ASTD has a commitment to maintaining an for us, and we are truly blessed to live in a the United States. They are literally on the edge in the highly skilled workforce that is crit- country whose citizens willingly volunteer to front lines of social violence in our country. ical to growing and sustaining a competitive put themselves in harm’s way to defend and Social workers are required to respond to advantage. To further these goals, ASTD has protect our great Nation. homes to evaluate claims of child abuse and declared December 3rd through the 7th, 2007, I am proud to honor Jack for his dedicated neglect. Many of these situations require that as ‘‘Employee Learning Week’’ and des- service to our Nation. Jack is a hero who left the workers remove the children from the ignated time for organizations to recognize the his home to defend our Nation, and then re- home, a solution that angers the accused par- strategic value of employee learning. turned home to be a valued member of his ents. These types of situations leave social I applaud ASTD and its members for their community, showing his children and grand- workers vulnerable to escalating situations and commitment to developing the skills of em- children how to live meaningful lives of serv- threats of violence, without the training or re- ployees and the workforce during Employee ice. Jack truly is the embodiment of all the val- sources necessary to protect themselves. Learning Week, and I urge my colleagues to ues that have molded America into the great As the saying goes, ‘‘No good deed goes join me in supporting policies that commit to nation it is today. May God bless Jack and his unpunished.’’ The good they do for our com- maintaining a highly skilled workforce. family, may God bless our precious veterans, munity is sometimes punished by people in f and may God bless America. the community. In 2005 and 2006, in Texas, f there were several attacks on social workers. TRIBUTE TO JACK CARTER One of those attacks resulted in a social work- CELEBRATING BEECH SPRINGS er being murdered. According to Texas social HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE BAPTIST CHURCH’S 100TH ANNI- workers, they are subjected to being ‘‘threat- OF COLORADO VERSARY ened, cursed at, chased by dogs, spit upon, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and run out of houses by angry parents.’’ Monday, July 16, 2007 HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER It has become essential for this Nation to OF LOUISIANA protect those who work to protect our children, Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and others, in our society. For these reasons, today to honor a true American hero, Jack Congressman DENNIS MOORE has introduced Carter, who proudly served our country in both Monday, July 16, 2007 H.R. 2165—Teri Zenner Social Worker Safety the Navy and the Army during both World War Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise Act, which I am an original cosponsor. This II and the Korean war. He then returned home today to commemorate the 100th anniversary legislation will establish grants to provide so- to be a leader in Morgan County, Colorado. of Beech Springs Baptist Church, located in cial workers, domestic violence outreach staff, Jack Carter was born in 1925 and joined the the quiet north Louisiana town of Quitman— and other individuals who work with at-risk Navy in January of 1943, at the age of 17. which I am proud to call my home. populations with workplace safety measures, One of Jack’s first assignments was to the While the church building, which began as a equipment, and training. fleet Marine Corps as a medic. He made 3 humble one-room schoolhouse in 1907, has These crimes affect all States and all dis- beach landings before he was hit in the stom- changed many times over the past century to tricts throughout the Nation—and these indi- ach with a 25 mm round during the infamous accommodate the growing membership, the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:23 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.018 E16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E1530 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2007 role of Beech Springs Baptist Church has al- Congress in support of the Highway Beautifi- Fellow colleagues from all disciplines fre- ways remained the same—to be a place cation Bill, or better known as the ‘‘Lady Bird quently ask Mr. Nicholson to present plane- where members of the community can go to Bill.’’ She oversaw every detail in the creation tarium shows that relate to their specific con- worship and where all those who enter will of the LBJ Presidential Library, which became tent needs. find Christian love, fellowship and guidance. I the model for Presidential libraries today, and Mr. Nicholson is truly an asset to the stu- have attended this church many times, and it served faithfully, and often in awe of her col- dents he inspires and the lives he shapes in is evident to me that God truly works through leagues, as a regent of her alma matter, the the Eighth District of Virginia. I congratulate the people of Beech Springs Baptist Church. University of Texas. him on being awarded this great honor. Throughout its long history, Beech Springs Like my grandmother she came from a gen- f Baptist Church has bonded together through eration of women that were strong and influen- INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘SOCIAL its faith in Christ to persevere through local tial. They possessed the grace of an angel, SECURITY PRIVACY AND IDEN- tragedies as well as difficult times in our na- but wielded a heavy-hand in running their af- TITY THEFT PREVENTION ACT tion’s history such as the Great Depression fairs—and those of their husbands’ for that OF 2007’’ and war. However, the church has also been matter. Few women of their generation worked a place of great celebration and joy. Countless outside the home, but few men succeeded Sunday morning worship services, baptisms, without the backing of them. Whether they de- HON. SAM JOHNSON weddings and revivals have been held there, voted their time to their work or to their home, OF TEXAS and I am confident that many more will take their influence undoubtedly changed the coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES part over the next century. try we live in today. Texas Congressman Sam Monday, July 16, 2007 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Rayburn, longtime friend of President Johnson Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam me in honoring Beech Springs Baptist Church, and House Speaker, once told him, ‘‘marrying Speaker, you know Americans are rightly wor- which will celebrate this landmark anniversary Lady Bird was the wisest decision he had ever ried about the security of their personal infor- on July 22, 2007, for its efforts to be a source made.’’ Few people know that Lady Bird origi- mation, including their Social Security number. of Christian love, strength, and comfort over nally told LBJ ‘‘no,’’ when he asked to marry Practically a day doesn’t go by when we don’t the past 100 years and for its desire to con- her. read about or hear about another data breach tinue serving Christ in the Quitman commu- Every Spring folks will head up Highway in the private or public sector where hundreds nity. 290 to see wildflowers; and every bluebonnet if not thousands of people’s personal identity f we see throughout the Texas Hill Country and information is stolen. every tree we plant here at home along Will According to the Privacy Rights Clearing- BEHIND EVERY MAN, THERE’S A Clayton Parkway is a tribute to Lady Bird and house, the total number of known records that LADY BIRD her determination to ‘‘Keep Texas Beautiful.’’ have been compromised since January 2005 Her legacy and influence will live on forever. through last week was over 158 million. HON. TED POE I doubt that Texas, nor our country. will ever The fact is that even though Social Security OF TEXAS know a finer lady and patriot than we had in numbers were created to track earnings for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lady Bird Johnson. As the saying goes, be- determining eligibility and benefit amounts Monday, July 16, 2007 hind every good man, there stands a better under Social Security, these numbers are woman. May God bless Lady Bird Johnson as widely used as personal identifiers. According Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, my grandmother she has blessed us. to the Government Accountability Office, So- influenced my life in so many ways and she And that’s just the way it is. cial Security numbers have become the ‘‘iden- educated me in the ways of the world more f tifier of choice’’ and are used for every day than anyone in my life, but to her dismay I business transactions. In fact, in their April broke from her staunchest southern belief— CONGRATULATIONS TO ROBERT 2007 report, the President’s Identity Theft the Democratic Party. I don’t know that she NICHOLSON Task Force identified the Social Security num- ever forgave me for being a Republican and ber as the ‘‘most valuable commodity for an during the 60s, in the heyday of LBJ, she was HON. JAMES P. MORAN identity thief.’’ aghast that anyone could be anything else. OF VIRGINIA These thieves are hard at work. According Despite my political difference with President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the latest data provided by Federal Trade Lyndon Johnson, his contributions to Texas as Monday, July 16, 2007 Commission, over a one year period nearly 10 President may only be surpassed by those of million people, or about 5 percent of the adult his First Lady. This week we said goodbye to Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I population, discovered they were victims of one of the finest southern ladies politics and rise today to congratulate Mr. Robert Nichol- identity theft. Even worse, the true number of Texas has ever had the pleasure of knowing, son of Alexandria, VA, on being awarded the victims of this devastating crime is unknown, Lady Bird Johnson. Air Force Association’s DW Steele Chapter since most victims do not report the crime. My grandmother always said, ‘‘there is noth- ‘‘Teacher of the Year Award.’’ Losses due to ID thefts have been esti- ing more powerful than a woman—that has A teacher at Alexandria County Public mated to exceed $50 billion annually. Victims made up her mind!’’ There are no truer words; Schools since 1984, Mr. Nicholson has taught spend roughly 300 million hours a year trying and none that describe our former First Lady earth sciences, oceanography and astronomy to re-establish their hard-earned credit and better. Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, known and is also the Earth Sciences Division coordi- clearing their good name. throughout the world simply as Lady Bird, not nator at TC Williams High School. Even worse, identity theft continues to only changed the landscape of Texas high- Mr. Nicholson’s creative approach to edu- threaten our national security. As said in the 9/ ways, but paved the way for the next genera- cation allows him to teach a variety of classes 11 Commission Report, ‘‘Fraud in identification tion of women. She was the best example of using hands-on learning that captivates stu- documents is no longer just a problem of theft. the powerful role women of her generation dents while enriching their learning experi- At many entry points to vulnerable facilities, in- played—second to my grandmother of course. ence. Deputy Superintendent of Alexandria cluding gates for boarding aircraft, sources of While Lady Bird will best be remembered for County Public Schools, Cathy David, praised identification are the last opportunity to ensure her love of the environment and the preserva- Mr. Nicholson not only for his outstanding that people are who they say they are and to tion of our natural resources, she was no wall- work in enhancing the science curriculum at check whether they are terrorists.’’ flower in the business and political world ei- TC Williams but also for mentoring fellow The Ways and Means Subcommittee on So- ther. She was her husband’s staunchest sup- teachers, ensuring consistency and rigor in the cial Security has been working on a bipartisan porter and was with him step-for-step through- science curriculum. basis to protect the privacy of Social Security out his entire career, but at the same time she In addition to the courses he teaches Mr. numbers and prevent identity theft since the also carved a path for herself in the business Nicholson is planetarium director at TC Wil- 106th Congress when it first approved the So- world by turning a debt-ridden Austin radio liams High School and is known to use his cial Security Number Privacy and Identity station into a multi-million dollar broadcast em- free time to give shows to students outside his Theft Prevention Act of 2000, to restrict the pire. Her resume reads like that of a modern- astronomy classes and also gives informative sale and public display of Social Security num- day Superwoman. Among her many achieve- and entertaining presentations to middle and bers. This legislation was introduced on a bi- ments, she played a pivotal part in shaping elementary school students from Alexandria partisan basis by then Subcommittee Chair- legislation by lobbying and speaking before City Public Schools and area private schools. man Clay Shaw and then Ranking Member,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:23 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.023 E16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1531 the late Bob Matsui. Today, we continue that FREE THE ISRAELI SOLDIERS Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and bipartisan effort to help stop the rampant use deep appreciation that I honor the life of Mark of Social Security numbers as I join the Chair- SPEECH OF Thomas Keeton. His commitment and dedica- man of the Ways and Means Subcommittee HON. SCOTT GARRETT tion to the Las Vegas community will never be on Social Security, MIKE MCNULTY, to intro- OF NEW JERSEY forgotten. I give my sincere condolences to his duce the ‘‘Social Security Number Privacy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wife, Lerma and their children, Sean and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007.’’ Monday, July 16, 2007 Sharon, and thank him for his honorable service to our country. This bill achieves three critical goals. First, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam f it would limit access to SSNs in the public and Speaker, it’s been almost one year now and private sector by restricting their sale, pur- many have forgotten about the three Israeli IN RECOGNITION OF THE 90TH chase, and public display, including display on soldiers kidnapped by Hamas and Hezbollah: BIRTHDAY OF THELMA NEWMAN the Internet. Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, and Gilal FRAZIER Second, the bill would protect individuals by Shalit. But today thousands who will not forget prohibiting persons from obtaining SSNs to this injustice rallied in front of the United Na- HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES find a person with the intent to physically in- tions calling for these three captives to be re- OF OHIO jure or harm them. turned to their families and for the Security IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finally the bill would enforce these restric- Council Resolutions to be honored by all par- Monday, July 16, 2007 tions through civil and criminal penalties for ties—not just Israel. violations. Hezbollah seems to have forgotten that last Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, year’s hostilities ended only after there were today I ask you and my colleagues to join me Providing for uses of Social Security num- promises regarding the return of the Israeli in celebrating the life Thelma Newman Frazier bers that benefit the public while protecting men. This just goes to reinforce the fact that on the occasion her 90th birthday. The daugh- their privacy is a complex balancing act. This terrorist organizations cannot be negotiated ter of farm workers Eugene Newman and Kate bill achieves that balance. with. Robinson, Thelma was born on July 26, 1917 It is long past time for Congress to act to Though Security Council Resolution 1701 in Richland County, AR. help stop the widespread use of Social Secu- called for Hezbollah to disarm and return the Thelma is truly a child of God, having ac- rity numbers, help prevent ID theft, and further soldiers, they remain in Lebanon and not even cepted Christ as her Lord and savior at an protect American’s privacy. I urge all my col- international organizations such as the Red early age. She is a past member of Morning leagues to sponsor this important bipartisan Cross have been able to see them and be as- Star Missionary Baptist Church and currently legislation. sured of their fair treatment. Israel has dem- attends Shalom Church City of Peace. onstrated its commitment to the Resolution by Thelma was united in holy matrimony to Na- f ceasing hostilities and pulling back its soldiers, thaniel Frazier, Sr. on April 17, 1941. To this but yet again they are dealing with opponents union were born two children, Katie M. McKin- PAYING TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE who show disrespect to all and whose word ney and Nathaniel Jr., who preceded her in FIRST CLASS JOSHUA S. cannot be trusted. death. In 1952, Thelma and her family mi- MODGLING We stand together with Israel to call again grated to St. Louis, Missouri. There she be- for the unconditional release of these three came active in the community. A devout mem- men. We pray for their safe return and for ber of the Order of the Eastern Star, Thelma HON. JON C. PORTER peace between Israel and its neighbors. They worked tirelessly to carry out their mission. will not be forgotten by their families, by their OF NEVADA Mrs. Frazier has been rewarded in life by nation, or by the American people and this her hard work and dedication to family. She IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress. has a devoted daughter, Katie M. McKinney, Monday, July 16, 2007 f son-in-law, Lewis L. McKinney Sr., 13 grand- PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARK T. children, 22 great-grandchildren, and 7 great- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today KEETON great-grandchildren. Her hard work has influ- to honor the life of PFC Joshua S. Modgling enced her family tremendously. She is proud who died on Tuesday June 19, 2007, of inju- of all their accomplishments. ries sustained in support of Operation Iraqi HON. JON C. PORTER OF NEVADA The matriarch of her family, Thelma con- Freedom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinues to live independently in St. Louis and is a constant support to her family through her Private First Class Modgling had been in Monday, July 16, 2007 Iraq since May and was assigned to the 1st unconditional love and encouragement. If only Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today every child was blessed to have had a mother, Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia. PFC Modgling to honor the life and service of a great Amer- grandmother, or aunt like Thelma Newman was killed while conducting missions out of ican, Mark Thomas Keeton. As a 19 year vet- Frazier, the world would be a better place. Forward Operating Base Falcon when an im- eran of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Mr. Keeton Happy birthday, Thelma, and may you be provised explosive device detonated near his dedicated his life to serving the City of Las blessed with many, many more. vehicle in Muhammad al AIi, Iraq. Vegas, and it is a distinct honor to recognize f his service to the Southern Nevada commu- PFC Modgling was raised in Las Vegas Val- nity. RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ley and attended Manch Elementary School Mark Keeton, a Nevada resident for 42 ANNIVERSARY OF POLISH NEWS and Silverado High School. During his youth, years passed away on May 8, 2007, at the Joshua played Pop Warner football and set a age of 44 after a battle with brain cancer. Mr. HON. RAHM EMANUEL record for the most sacks. Private First Class Keeton served the Las Vegas community as a OF ILLINOIS Modgling was a hero whose desire to serve firefighter for 19 years, facing not only the im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his country will forever make an impact on his mediate dangers of fires inherent to the pro- family, his community and his country. He fession, but also the hazards posed by the Monday, July 16, 2007 joined the United States Army to serve his chemicals and smoke to which firefighters are Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, I rise country in the Global War on Terror. He will frequently exposed. In addition to Mr. Keeton’s today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of not only be remembered for his sacrifice and 19 years of service as a firefighter of Las Polish News, Chicago’s Polish American willing service, but for the extraordinary person Vegas Fire & Rescue, Mark was also a vet- monthly magazine. Polish News has served as that he was. His warmth and optimism bright- eran of the United States Air Force, serving in an integral part of the Polish American com- ened the lives of his family and friends. the Persian Gulf War. Mr. Keeton was a mem- munity for the past decade, documenting Pol- Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the ber of the International Association of Fire- ish American culture in Chicago and around life of PFC Joshua S. Modgling. His heroism fighters and will be honored this year on their the world. and sacrifice for his country while fighting the Wall of Honor, which recognizes the great On behalf of the more than 110,000 resi- Global War on Terror are the highest tribute to sacrifices made by firefighters who have fallen dents of the Fifth Congressional District of Pol- the democracy and freedom we hold so dear. in the line of duty. ish descent, I want to congratulate Polish

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For the past 10 years, Pol- This title requires all such committees Americans to sing the national an- ish News has documented the vibrant social, to notify the Office of the Senate Daily them, S. 1060, to reauthorize the grant civic, and philanthropic accomplishments of Digest—designated by the Rules Com- program for reentry of offenders into Polish Americans and their contributions to our mittee—of the time, place, and purpose the community in the Omnibus Crime society. of the meetings, when scheduled, and Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to The magazine’s success is due in large part any cancellations or changes in the improve reentry planning and imple- to its wide array of content, including inter- meetings as they occur. mentation, S. Res. 261, expressing appreciation for the profound public serv- views with prominent Polish American leaders, As an additional procedure along profiles of community members and special ice and educational contributions of with the computerization of this infor- Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as events, and information on historical moments mation, the Office of the Senate Daily of importance to the Polish community. ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’, a bill entitled, ‘‘School Digest will prepare this information for Safety and Law Enforcement Improve- Polish Americans have shared a leading printing in the Extensions of Remarks ments Act’’, and the nominations of role in business, fine arts, charity and many section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Roslynn Renee Maus-kopf, to be United other forms of public service. The Polish States District Judge for the Eastern American influence has shaped the city of Chi- on Monday and Wednesday of each week. District of New York, William Lindsay cago and our country into the strong and dy- Osteen, Jr., to be United States Dis- namic Nation that it is today. I commend Pol- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July trict Judge for the Middle District of ish News for documenting these events, ideas, 17, 2007 may be found in the Daily Di- North Carolina, Martin Karl Reidinger, and stories. gest of today’s RECORD. to be United States District Judge for Today, I am proud to reaffirm our apprecia- MEETINGS SCHEDULED the Western District of North Carolina, tion and respect for the Polish culture and the Timothy D. DeGiusti, to be United Polish American community as we congratu- July 18 States District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma, Janis Lynn late Polish News on its dedication to pro- 9:30 a.m. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Sammartino, to be United States Dis- moting our city’s ethic pride. I look forward to trict Judge for the Southern District of continuing to read Polish News in the years to To hold hearings to examine moderniza- tion of Federal Housing Administra- California, Rosa Emilia Rodriguez- come. tion programs. Velez, to be United States Attorney for f SD–538 the District of Puerto Rico, and Joe W. Stecher, to be United States Attorney PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMES 10 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the District of Nebraska. ‘‘SKOGIE’’ LENON To hold an oversight hearing to examine SD–226 the federal response to ensuring the 10:30 a.m. HON. JON C. PORTER safety of Chinese imports. Aging To hold hearings to examine abuse of el- OF NEVADA SR–253 derly citizens, focusing on prevention IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finance Business meeting to consider the nomi- methods. Monday, July 16, 2007 nations of David H. McCormick, of SD–628 Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Pennsylvania, to be an Under Sec- 2 p.m. to honor the life of my good friend James retary, and Peter B. McCarthy, of Wis- Small Business and Entrepreneurship consin, to be an Assistant Secretary, To hold hearings to examine increasing ‘Skogie’ Lenon, who passed away on May 5, government accountability and ensur- 2007. Skogie was a dear friend who was in- both of the Department of the Treas- ury, Kerry N. Weems, of New Mexico, ing fairness in small business con- strumental in helping me get established early to be Administrator of the Centers for tracting. in my career. Medicare and Medicaid Services, Tevi SR–428A A longtime resident of Boulder City, NV, David Troy, of New York, to be Deputy James ‘Skogie’ Lenon made a huge impact on Secretary of Health and Human Serv- July 19 the life of his community. Skogie earned his ices, and Charles E. F. Millard, of New 9:30 a.m. nickname from a t-shirt he often wore, which York, to be Director of the Pension Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs read, ‘‘Muskogee YMCA’’. Skogie was a car- Benefit Guaranty Corporation. To hold hearings to examine the semi- ing man, who worked often to uphold the SD–215 annual monetary policy report to the small-town, family-oriented feel of Boulder Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Congress. City. In 1955, Skogie was on the original com- Business meeting to consider S. 625, to SD–538 protect the public health by providing Energy and Natural Resources mittee to help raise funds for the Boulder City the Food and Drug Administration To hold hearings to examine S. 1634, to Hospital. During World War II, unable to join with certain authority to regulate to- implement further the Act approving the military due to a childhood illness, he be- bacco products, S. 1183, to enhance and the Covenant to Establish a Common- came Assistant Director of the Boulder City further research into paralysis and to wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands United Service Organizations. After the war, improve rehabilitation and the quality in Political Union with the United he became a Naval Reserve Officer. Skogie of life for persons living with paralysis States of America. helped in building and operating the first skat- and other physical disabilities, S. 1551, SD–366 ing rink, as well as the first city swimming pool to amend the Public Health Service Foreign Relations in Boulder City. He was President of the Boul- Act with respect to making progress To hold hearings to examine the war in toward the goal of eliminating tuber- Iraq, focusing on an update from the der City Recreation Association and a member culosis, and S. 579, to amend the Public field. of the Boulder City Golf Association. He spent Health Service Act to authorize the Di- SD–419 much of his time enjoying golf, and played a rector of the National Institute of En- Indian Affairs large part in adding nine holes at the Boulder vironmental Health Sciences to make Business meeting to consider pending City Municipal Golf Course. grants for the development and oper- calendar business, to be immediately Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the ation of research centers regarding en- followed by a hearing to examine draft life and service of James ‘Skogie’ Lenon. vironmental factors that may be re- legislation to amend and reauthorize Skogie was a true patriot, having devoted his lated to the etiology of breast cancer, the Native American Housing Assist- life to his community and country. His dedica- and other pending calendar business. ance and Self-Determination Act. SD–106 SR–485 tion to service should serve as an example to Judiciary 10 a.m. us all. Business meeting to consider S. 1145, to Judiciary f amend title 35, United States Code, to Business meeting to continue consider- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS provide for patent reform, S. Res. 248, ation of S. 1145, to amend title 35, honoring the life and achievements of United States Code, to provide for pat- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda’s ent reform, S. Res. 248, honoring the agreed to by the Senate on February 4, first female barrister and Attorney life and achievements of Dame Lois

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:23 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.032 E16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS July 16, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1533 Browne Evans, Bermuda’s first female to facilitate number portability in July 24 barrister and Attorney General, and order to increase consumer choice of 9:30 a.m. the first female Opposition Leader in voice service provider, S. 1780, to re- Judiciary the British Commonwealth, S. Res. 236, quire the FCC, in enforcing its regula- To continue oversight hearings to exam- supporting the goals and ideals of the tions concerning the broadcast of inde- ine the Department of Justice. National Anthem Project, which has cent programming, to maintain a pol- SH–216 worked to restore America’s voice by icy that a single word or image may be 10 a.m. re-teaching Americans to sing the na- considered indecent, S. 1582, to reau- Commerce, Science, and Transportation tional anthem, S. 1060, to reauthorize thorize and amend the Hydrographic To hold hearings to examine the protec- the grant program for reentry of of- Services Improvement Act, S. 1771, to fenders into the community in the Om- tion of children on the internet. increase the safety of swimming pools SR–253 nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets and spas by requiring the use of proper Act of 1968, to improve reentry plan- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions anti-entrapment drain covers and pool ning and implementation, S. Res. 261, To hold hearings to examine the Bio- and spa drainage systems, to educate expressing appreciation for the pro- Shield and Preparedness programs, fo- the public about pool and spa safety, S. found public service and educational cusing on improvements needed for 1778, to authorize certain activities of contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, epidemics. fondly known as ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’, a bill the Maritime Administration, S. 1492, SD–628 entitled, ‘‘School Safety and Law En- to improve the quality of federal and forcement Improvements Act’’, and the state data regarding the availability July 25 and quality of broadband services and nominations of Roslynn Renee Maus- 9:30 a.m. to promote the deployment of afford- kopf, of New York, to be United States Veterans’ Affairs able broadband services to all parts of District Judge for the Eastern District To hold an oversight hearing to examine of New York, William Lindsay Osteen, the Nation, and the nominations of Jonathan W. Bailey, and Philip M. Department of Veterans Affairs health Jr., of North Carolina, to be United care funding. States District Judge for the Middle Kenul, both to be Rear Admiral, for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- SD–562 District of North Carolina, Martin Karl 2:30 p.m. Reidinger, of North Carolina, to be ministration. Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States District Judge for the SR–253 Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Western District of North Carolina, Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Subcommittee Timothy D. DeGiusti, of Oklahoma, to fairs be United States District Judge for the Oversight of Government Management, the To hold hearings to examine United Western District of Oklahoma, Janis Federal Workforce, and the District of States trade relations with China. Lynn Sammartino, of California, to be Columbia Subcommittee SR–253 United States District Judge for the To hold hearings to examine the mayoral Southern District of California, Rosa proposal to reform the District of Co- July 26 Emilia Rodriguez-Velez, of Puerto lumbia’s public school system, focusing 10 a.m. Rico, to be United States Attorney for on assessments, assurances, and ac- Commerce, Science, and Transportation the District of Puerto Rico, and Joe W. countability. To hold hearings to examine preparation Stecher, of Nebraska, to be United SD–342 taken for digital television transition. States Attorney for the District of Ne- Intelligence SR–253 braska. To hold closed hearings to examine cer- 2:30 p.m. SD–226 tain intelligence matters. Commerce, Science, and Transportation 10:30 a.m. SH–219 Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 2:45 p.m. rine Infrastructure, Safety and Secu- fairs Judiciary rity Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the mili- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- To continue hearings to examine the tary’s role in disaster response, focus- tions of Sharion Aycock, to be United Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. ing on progress since Hurricane States District Judge for the Northern SR–253 Katrina. District of Mississippi, Jennifer Walker SD–342 Elrod, of Texas, to be United States July 31 2 p.m. Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, and 10 a.m. Appropriations Richard A. Jones, to be United States Business meeting to markup proposed Commerce, Science, and Transportation District Judge for the Western District legislation making appropriations for To hold hearings to examine the nomina- of Washington. the Department of Agriculture for the tions of Ronald Spoehel, of Virginia, to SD–226 fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. be Chief Financial Officer, National SD–106 Aeronautics and Space Administration, July 20 2:15 p.m. William G. Sutton, Jr., of Virginia, to Finance 9:30 a.m. be an Assistant Secretary of Com- To hold hearings to examine aviation fi- Appropriations merce, Thomas J. Barrett, of Alaska, nancing, focusing on industry perspec- Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu- to be Deputy Secretary of Transpor- tives. cation, and Related Agencies Sub- tation, and Paul R. Brubaker, of Vir- SD–215 committee ginia, to be Administrator of the Re- 2:30 p.m. To hold hearings to examine youth vio- search and Innovative Technology Ad- Commerce, Science, and Transportation lence, focusing on the efficacy of men- ministration, Department of Transpor- Business meeting to consider S. 1769, to toring children. tation. amend the Communications Act of 1934 SD–116 SR–253

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:23 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M16JY8.000 E16JYPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS Monday, July 16, 2007 Daily Digest Senate Pending: Chamber Action Nelson (NE) (for Levin) Amendment No. 2011, in Routine Proceedings, pages S9229–S9292 the nature of a substitute. Page S9237 Measures Introduced: Four bills and two resolu- Levin Amendment No. 2087 (to Amendment No. tions were introduced, as follows: S. 1789–1792, S. 2011), to provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq. Page S9237 Res. 273, and S. Con. Res. 41. Page S9262 Reed Amendment No. 2088 (to Amendment No. Measures Reported: 2087), to change the enactment date. Page S9237 S. 392, to ensure payment of United States assess- Cornyn Amendment No. 2100 (to Amendment ments for United Nations peacekeeping operations No. 2011), to express the sense of the Senate that for the 2005 through 2008 time period. (S. Rept. it is in the national security interest of the United No. 110–130) States that Iraq not become a failed state and a safe S. 1789, making appropriations for the Depart- haven for terrorists. Page S9237 ments of Transportation and Housing and Urban McConnell Amendment No. 2241 (to the lan- Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year guage proposed to be stricken by Amendment No. ending September 30, 2008. (S. Rept. No. 110–131) 2011), relative to a sense of the Senate on the con- Page S9262 sequences of a failed state in Iraq. Pages S9238–39 Measures Passed: Durbin Amendment No. 2252 (to Amendment No. 2241), to change the enactment date. Page S9244 National Purple Heart Recognition Day: Com- A motion was entered to close further debate on mittee on Armed Services was discharged from fur- Levin Amendment No. 2087 (to Amendment No. ther consideration of S. Con. Res. 27, supporting the 2011) (listed above), and, in accordance with the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Purple Heart Recogni- provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the tion Day’’, and the resolution was then agreed to, Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed July 18, 2007. Page S9239 thereto: A motion was entered to close further debate on Reed (for Clinton) Amendment No. 2269, of a McConnell Amendment No. 2241 (to the language perfecting nature. Pages S9291–92 proposed to be stricken by Amendment No. 2011) (listed above), and, in accordance with the provisions Commending Minnesota National Guard: Sen- of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a ate agreed to S. Con. Res. 41, commending the 1st vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, July 18, Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the 2007. Page S9239 Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- the longest continuous deployment of any United viding that no motions to commit be in order prior States military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. to the votes on the motions to invoke cloture on Page S9292 Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Page S9244 Measures Considered: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- National Defense Authorization Act: Senate re- viding for further consideration of the bill at ap- sumed consideration of H.R. 1585, to authorize approximately 11 a.m., on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. propriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activi- Page S9292 ties of the Department of Defense, for military con- Appointments: struction, and for defense activities of the Depart- President’s Export Council. The Chair, pursuant to ment of Energy, to prescribe military personnel, tak- Executive Order 12131, as amended, reappointed the ing action on the following amendments proposed following Member to the President’s Export Council: thereto: Pages S9236–58 Senator Enzi. Page S9291 D981

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Messages from the House: Pages S9260–61 Privileges of the Floor: Page S9291 Measures Referred: Page S9261 Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 7:50 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S9261 17, 2007. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of Executive Communications: Pages S9261–62 the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on Additional Cosponsors: Pages S9262–65 page S9292.) Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S9264–65 Committee Meetings

Amendments Submitted: Pages S9265–91 (Committees not listed did not meet) Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S9291 No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives Agreed by unanimous consent that the House va- Chamber Action cate the ordering of the yeas and nays on adoption Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 11 pub- of H.R. 2547 to the end that the Chair put the lic bills, H.R. 3045–3055; and 4 resolutions, H. question de novo. Page H7789 Res. 548–551 were introduced. Pages H7851–53 Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of Additional Cosponsors: Page H7852 2007: H.R. 1980, to authorize appropriations for the Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Housing Assistance Council, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay H.R. 2547, to amend the Federal Deposit Insur- vote of 350 yeas to 49 nays, Roll No. 630; ance Act to prevent misrepresentation about deposit Pages H7789–93, H7819 insurance coverage (H. Rept. 110–234) and Rural Housing and Economic Development Im- H. Res. 547, providing for consideration of the provement Act of 2007: H.R. 1982, amended, to au- bill (H.R. 3043) making appropriations for the De- thorize appropriations for the rural housing and eco- partments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and nomic development program of the Department of Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year Housing and Urban Development, by a 2⁄3 yea-and- ending September 30, 2008 (H. Rept. 110–235). nay vote of 350 yeas to 49 nays, Roll No. 631; Page H7851 Pages H7793–95, H7819–20 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she Recognizing and honoring the Cathedral Square appointed Representative Hirono to act as Speaker Corporation on its 30th anniversary: H. Res. 408, Pro Tempore for today. Page H7785 to recognize and honor the Cathedral Square Cor- Recess: The House recessed at 12:44 p.m. and re- poration on its 30th anniversary; Pages H7795–96 convened at 2 p.m. Page H7787 Supporting the goals and ideals of a world day Inspector General of the House of Representa- of remembrance for road crash victims: H. Con. tives—Appointment: The Chair announced the Res. 87, to support the goals and ideals of a world joint appointment by the Speaker, the Majority day of remembrance for road crash victims; Leader, and the Minority Leader of Mr. James J. Pages H7796–97 Cornell of Springfield, VA, to the position of Inspec- Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building Des- tor General of the House of Representatives for the ignation Act: H.R. 2570, to designate the facility of 110th Congress, effective January 4, 2007. the United States Postal Service located at 301 Page H7788 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules ‘‘Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building’’; and pass the following measures: Pages H7797–98 FDIC Enforcement Enhancement Act: H.R. Requiring the Secretary of State to submit to 2547, amended, to amend the Federal Deposit Insur- Congress a report on efforts to bring to justice the ance Act to prevent misrepresentation about deposit Palestinian terrorists who killed John Branchizio, insurance coverage; Pages H7788–89 Mark Parson, and John Marin Linde: H.R. 2293,

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During consideration of the bill for of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital and to Certain Other Taxes, Signed on August amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the 29, 1989, signed at Berlin June 1, 2006 (the ‘‘Protocol’’), Whole may accord priority recognition to Members along with a related Joint Declaration (Treaty Doc. who have printed their amendments in the Congres- 109–20), Convention Between the United States and Bel- sional Record. The rule provides one motion to re- gium for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Pre- commit with or without instructions. Finally, the vention of Fiscal Evasion with the Respect to Taxes on rule permits the Chair to postpone further consider- Income and Accompanying Protocol (Treaty Doc. 110–3), ation of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. patent Law Treaty and Regulations Under the Patent Law Testimony was heard from Chairman Obey and Rep- Treaty (the ‘‘Treaty’’), done at Geneva on June 1, 2000, resentative Walsh. between the Governments of 53 countries including the United States of America (Treaty Doc. 109–12), and the f Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, International Registration of Industrial Designs (the ‘‘Agreement’’), adopted in Geneva on July 2, 1999, and JULY 17, 2007 signed by the United States on July 6, 1999 (Treaty Doc. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) 109–21), and the Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trade- marks (Treaty Doc. 110–2), protocol to the 1951 Treaty Senate of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation between the Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agri- United States and Denmark (Treaty Doc. 108–8), 2:30 culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administra- p.m., SD–419. tion, and Related Agencies, business meeting to mark up Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sub- proposed legislation making appropriations for the De- committee on Retirement and Aging, to hold hearings to partment of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending Sep- examine the federal response to the Alzheimer’s epidemic, tember 30, 2008, 10 a.m., SD–192. 2:30 p.m., SD–628. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: committee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, to hold hearings to examine federal acquisition, focusing to hold hearings to examine improving air services to on ways to strengthen competition and accountability, 10 small and rural communities, 10 a.m., SR–253. a.m., SD–342. Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Gov- ings to examine the nominations of Robert Boldrey, of ernment Information, Federal Services, and International Michigan, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of Security, to continue hearings to examine the readiness of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in Na- the Census Bureau for the 2010 census, 2:30 p.m., tional Environmental Policy Foundation, Kristine L. SD–342. Svinicki, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine Regulatory Commission, and R. Lyle Laverty, of Colo- the prosecution of Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, 10 rado, to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and a.m., SD–226. Wildlife, 10 a.m., SD–406. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: business meeting to mark Committee on Finance: business meeting to consider an up the nomination of Charles L. Hopkins, of Massachu- original bill entitled, ‘‘The Children’s Health Insurance setts, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Op- Program Reauthorization Act’’, 7 p.m., SD–215. erations, Preparedness, Security and Law Enforcement), Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on African Time to be announced, Room to be announced. Affairs, to hold hearings to examine the efficacy of demo- Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Depart- cratic developments in Sub-Saharan Africa, 10 a.m., ment of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense col- SD–419. laboration and cooperation and the education needs for Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine protocol the returning service members, 2:30 p.m., SD–562. Amending the Convention Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the House Republic of Finland for the Avoidance of Double Tax- Committee on Agriculture, to consider H.R. 2419, Farm ation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect Bill Extension Act of 2007, 1 p.m., 1300 Longworth. to Taxes on Income and on Capital, signed at Helsinki Committee on the Budget, hearing on Budgeting to Fight May 31, 2006 (the ‘‘Protocol’’) (Treaty Doc. 109–18), Waste, Fraud, and Abuse, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. protocol Amending the Convention Between the Govern- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on ment of the United States of America and the Govern- Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Dimin- ment of the Kingdom of Denmark for the Avoidance of ished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Secu- Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion rity of the Nation’s Food Supply?—Part 2,’’ 9:30 a.m., with Respect to Taxes on Income signed at Copenhagen 2123 Rayburn.

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Committee on Financial Services, to hold a hearing on ment of Energy’s Support for the Savannah River Ecology Monetary Policy and State of the Economy, 10 a.m., Laboratory (SREL), Part I, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. 2128 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, hearing Subcommittee on Housing and Community Oppor- on Amendments to the Patent and Trade Act of 1980— tunity, hearing on H.R. 920, Multiple Peril Insurance the Next 25 Years, 1 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. Act of 2007, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, hearing on Committee on Foreign Affairs, hearing on U.S. Policy Op- the Status of the Nation’s Waters, including Wetlands, tions in the Iraq Crisis, 10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Under the Jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global En- Control Act, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. vironment, hearing on the Conservation and Management Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing on FAA’s Over- of Highly Migrating Fish Stocks in the Western and sight of Falsified Airman Medical Certificate Applica- Central Pacific Oceans, and Other International Fisheries tions, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Agreements of U.S. Interest in Asia and the Pacific, 2 Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to mark up the following p.m., 2172 Rayburn. bills: H.R. 2623, To amend title 38, United States Code, Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intel- to prohibit the collection of copayments for all hospice ligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assess- care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs; ment, to mark up H.R 1955, Homegrown Terrorism Pre- H.R. 2874, Veterans’ Health Care Improvement Act of vention Act of 2007, 2 p.m., 311 Cannon. 2007; H.R. 1315, To amend title 38, United States Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Commer- Code, to provide specially adaptive housing assistance to cial and Administrative Law, hearing on Working Fami- certain disabled members of the Armed Forces residing lies in Financial Crisis: Medical Debt and Bankruptcy, 1 temporarily in housing owned by a family member; H.R. p.m., 2141 Rayburn. 760, Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 513, Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on National Heroes Credit Protection Act; and H.R. 23, Be- Investigations and Oversight and the Subcommittee on lated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World Energy and Environment, joint hearing on the Depart- War II Act of 2007, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 17 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 17

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following morning business (not to extend beyond 60 minutes), suspension: H.R. 980—Public Safety Employer-Employee Senate will continue consideration of H.R. 1585, Na- Cooperation Act of 2007. Complete consideration of H.R. tional Defense Authorization Act. 2641—Energy and Water Development and Related (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. Begin consideration respective party conferences.) of H.R. 3043—Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2008.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Garrett, Scott, N.J., E1531 McNulty, Michael R., N.Y., E1527 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1525, E1525, E1526, E1527 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E1527 Abercrombie, Neil, Hawaii, E1525 Green, Al, Tex., E1525 Moran, James P., Va., E1529, E1530 Alexander, Rodney, La., E1528, E1529 Hoekstra, Peter, Mich., E1526 Musgrave, Marilyn N., Colo., E1529 Arcuri, Michael A., N.Y., E1525 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E1526 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E1526 Doolittle, John T., Calif., E1527 Johnson, Sam, Tex., E1530 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1529, E1530 Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E1531 Jones, Stephanie Tubbs, Ohio, E1531 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E1531, E1531, E1532

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